Podcasts about Forcing

What if the life-changing breakthrough you're searching for isn't found in doing more, but in slowing down enough to hear what's meant for you? Blu of Earth + Lily Ashwell join Krista to share the years-long creative journey behind their handcrafted tarot deck. Together, they explore what it means to create from a place of authenticity in a world obsessed with instant gratification. From navigating life-changing transitions to trusting the unknown, Blu + Lily reveal how healing, self-discovery, and meaningful creation unfold when we release external validation + reconnect with our intuition.  We also talk about: Why slowing down can unlock deeper creativity + purpose The spiritual lessons hidden within major life transitions Blu's experience navigating hearing loss + unexpected change How to trust divine timing when life isn't going according to plan Building authentic friendships through honesty + repair The difference between creating for validation vs. creating from the soul Letting go of perfectionism in the creative process How intuition can guide your next chapter Resources: Find Heavenly Bodies Tarot available for purchase exclusively on Amazon (US only - for now).  Instagram: @bluofearth Instagram: @lilyashwell Website: bluofearth.com Website: lilyashwell.com  Substack: https://substack.com/@lilyashwell Sponsors: Ka'Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. You don't have to say yes to everything this summer. Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Mechanics of Genetic Drift Plants are natural genetic mosaics. As they grow and divide over time, typos naturally accumulate in their DNA code, which are known as somatic mutations. Traditional vegetative cuttings and field-grown plants accumulate these mutations at a very low, linear baseline rate over decades. However, the extreme genomic degradation highlighted in the paper is driven by rapid generational cell cycling in vitro. Forcing an unorganized mass of cells to constantly divide and regenerate bypasses the plant's normal cellular quality control checkpoints. Somatic Embryos vs. Meristem Cultures Somatic embryogenesis involves stripping a plant down to a single cell or callus phase to regenerate an embryo. This is considered high risk for mutations because if the founder cell contains a mutation, that mutation becomes permanently fixed in every single cell of the thousands of plants propagated from it. This differs from meristem tip culture, which is the low risk, predominant form of tissue culture used in cannabis for clearing Hop Latent Viroid. Because meristem tip culture preserves the existing, highly organized architecture of the shoot apical meristem rather than forcing single cells to reprogram, the genetic risk is fundamentally lower. DNA Typos vs. Chromosome Catastrophes The high-stress cell cycling environment caused macroscopic genomic errors, such as whole-chromosome duplications called trisomies. In the walnut clones, these large-scale errors made it incredibly difficult to grow the tissue back out into healthy adult plants. The stress of rapid lab cell cycling also desilenced transposable elements, or jumping genes, allowing pieces of DNA to insert themselves randomly throughout the genome and disrupt normal gene expression. It is worth noting that not all mutations are bad. Small point mutations, or single base changes, happen constantly in nature as life being life. Most occur in non-coding regions and have zero impact, while a rare few can actually create desirable new traits as seen historically in citrus and wine grapes. Genetics vs. Epigenetics The guests distinguish between true genetic mutations, which are permanent changes to the A, C, T, G code, and epigenetic modifications, which act like chemical bookmarks such as methylation that change how a gene is read without altering the underlying sequence. Some instances of a mother plant losing vigor may actually be epigenetic shifts caused by environmental stress or endophyte and pathogen buildup over time, rather than a permanent genetic mutation. Actionable Advice for Cannabis Nurseries Commercial operations scaling up clones to the tens of thousands should utilize genetic sequencing early in the pipeline. Testing the early founder material can easily catch large-scale catastrophic mutations like chromosome duplications or deletions, protecting the nursery from mass-producing defective production plants. Whole-genome sequencing costs have plummeted significantly, and the guests encourage cultivators and nursery operators with unique, degenerating, or shifting clonal lines to collaborate with academic labs to sequence the data and map exactly what is changing. Guest Information and Contact Details J. Grey Monroe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences and the Genome Center at UC Davis. His lab studies how mutations arise across genomes, DNA repair, epigenomics, and genome evolution in plants, with applications in crop improvement and protection. Lab website: https://monroelab.org/ Email: gmonroe@ucdavis.edu Matthew Davis is a fifth year PhD candidate in the Plant Biology Graduate Group co-advised by Grey Monroe and Pat J. Brown. His research focuses on somatic mutation in orchard crops, an understudied genetic process that directly affects one of California's largest agricultural industries. Bluesky: @davismw.bsky.social Email: mtdavis@ucdavis.edu Research Links and Resources Peer-Reviewed Paper: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2530182123 Shorter general audience article: https://www.ucdavis.edu/blog/not-all-clones-are-created-equal Slightly longer general audience article: https://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/news/davis-monroe-somatic-mutations Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're going to chat about how to get out of a bad mood or low-vibe state — without forcing fake positivity or pretending everything's fine.  If you've ever felt stuck in irritation, heaviness, or a random funk you can't explain, this episode will give you simple, grounded ways to shift your energy gently and effectively.  We'll explore practical, doable pivots that help you move from stuck to steady — even on an off day.  Tune in for fresh perspective and small but powerful shifts that can help you feel lighter fast. For all things Law of Attraction, visit Jennifer365.com.   Get my Vibe Notes for high-vibe tips between episodes.   I offer schedule-as-you-want coaching. Coaching with me is a great way to raise your vibration. Want to support the podcast?  Buy me a coffee.  ☕️ Looking for an episode about a particular topic?  Check out the LYL Index.    

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Republicans just passed the most consequential housing bill in years — and almost nobody is paying attention. Sold as a solution to housing affordability and corporate home ownership, the legislation instead expands federal housing programs, incentivizes local zoning changes, promotes higher-density development, and gives Washington unprecedented leverage over local communities. This sweeping new housing bill uses federal grant money as a "carrot and stick" to pressure local Republican politicians and developers into destroying local zoning laws. The ultimate goal? To overdevelop exurbs, suburbs, and rural areas with high-density, multifamily, and Section 8 housing and “smart cities.”  Yet, because of the idolatry of Trump, we have no men standing in the breach to fight this.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Divine Union™, Nicola explores what happens when we try to force clarity before it's time, and how the urge to act, fix, or find the answer immediately can pull us into fear.Through prayer, reflection, and surrender, this episode explores how to create space, listen for guidance, and make decisions from a grounded place while trusting the path forward.Nicola also guides listeners through a meditation to support deeper inner peace.Subscribe to Nicola's Newsletter for intimacy and communication content, along with exclusive special offers.Connect with Nicola on InstagramSubscribe to Nicola's YouTube Channel  Browse Nicola's offerings on her WebsiteBecause we love to reward effort, email a screenshot of your review of Divine Union to info@nicolanavon.com to receive a free gift. Looking to start your own podcast?Nicola's Top Podcast Tools:Power Up Podcasting CourseBuzzsprout Podcast Hosting Platform*Nicola is an Affiliate for these productsBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Nicole Navon, or used by Nicole Navon with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use of this Podcast may be made, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing.This podcast is for educationa...

Professor Conor O'Mahony, Dean of the School of Law at University College Cork, reacts to calls for victims of abuse at Dunderrow National School to receive redress.

AI isn't arriving as a gradual workplace evolution—it's arriving as a societal shift that many leaders are still struggling to describe honestly. In this conversation, David Rice sits down with Leap Academy founder and CEO Ilana Golan to explore what happens when skills expire in one to two years, organizations expect dramatically higher productivity, and career stability becomes the exception rather than the rule.Together, they unpack why adaptability is becoming the defining professional skill, how portfolio careers may become a necessity rather than a choice, and why the future belongs to people who can continuously reinvent themselves. From the “pattern interrupt” needed to escape career pigeonholes to the practical 5-5-5 framework for making faster decisions, this episode offers a candid look at what it will take to stay relevant in an era of relentless change.Related Links:Join the People Managing People CommunitySubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Ilana on LinkedInVisit Leap AcademySupport the show

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Mrs. Pearlmania gives us a deep dive on the top gay takeovers! Starting with creating an independent gay nation, to dominating softball in the city of Atlanta. Following it up with flooding a right wing hashtag with gay love and to for finale, Forcing regime change in the country of Hungary . JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY -

You did the work, and you won to some degree. But somewhere along the way, working harder stopped paying off the way it used to. Most achievers read that as a signal to grind harder. But it isn't.  Past a certain level, the relationship between effort and result inverts. Forcing produces mediocre results. The best work of your life comes from somewhere more discipline can't affect, and you can't schedule it. A teenage Olympic champion proved it. So did a cook in a story 2,500 years old. So did over thirty years of research into how the best in the world actually perform and find happiness. This episode is about the ceiling on the discipline formula, and what's on the other side of it. The answer isn't less ambition. It's more of what the ambition was actually for. If you've been throwing your best years at a wall that won't move, this one's for you. Show Highlights Include: The strange reason quitting the sport completely was the best decision Alyssa Liu (the 2026 Olympic gold medalist in women's figure skating) ever made (0:08)  Why the natural inclination to work harder backfires and actually moves you further from your goals (1:51)  How a joy-based approach to life creates opportunities out of thin air that discipline never could (2:08)  The truth behind why you get less satisfaction from your work than you remember, why more discipline and achievements can't fix this, and the Ancient Chinese solution for it (3:46)  A psychological explanation, from Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, a renowned psychologist spent 30 years of his career on a single topic, of the state of flow (6:28)  The only reliable formula for mastery that we've known for thousands of years but forget every day in our lives (10:35)  Why the inner work is deeply connected to your performance work (and why this is so hard to see or understand) (19:10)  A tried and true method for making your achiever part relax enough to hear what you desperately need to know (22:09)  For more about David Tian, go here: https://www.davidtianphd.com/about/  Feeling like success in one area of life has come at the expense of another? Maybe you've crushed it in your career, but your relationships feel strained. Or you've built the life you thought you wanted, yet there's still something important missing. I've put together a free 3-minute assessment to help you see what's really holding you back. Answer a few simple questions, and you'll get instant access to a personalized masterclass that speaks directly to where you are right now. It's fast. It's practical. And it could change the way you approach leadership, love, and fulfillment. Take the first step here → https://dtphd.com/quiz

The rain chased us out of the field this morning, but we're bringing the scouting data straight to the studio. In this episode of the Agronomy Moment, Wendell and Selena dive headfirst into mid-summer corn diseases, focusing heavily on Gray Leaf Spot (GLS). With prevailing wet conditions keeping humidity high, GLS is actively creeping up the lower canopy. Selena breaks down the exact "Rule of a Quarter" to help you look at your ear leaves and determine if you have enough pressure to justify pulling the trigger on a fungicide pass right now. We also check the trackers on high-threat diseases like Tar Spot and Southern Rust, and discuss why the R1 to R3 window is your absolute sweet spot for maximum ROI.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan talk about what they learned today during the show in ‘The More You Know', and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

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We are taught that wealth is a number in a bank account, a milestone to hit, or a destination to reach through sheer, exhausting grit. But what if "wealth" isn't something you chase... but a frequency you embody? In this episode, I'm sharing why retiring my "OG" signature course was the path to true abundance and how to move past the "hard hustle" mentality so that you can stop running for every little thing and instead, align your frequency so the world orbits around you. There's a big difference between forcing your results and receiving them, so let's stop stacking glasses that just keep falling and start building a life where you are wealthy in experiences, love, and overflow. Press play to recalibrate your wealth flow and step into the version of you who attracts it all with ease.   PS. Align your inner world to create the life you truly want

Thabo Shole-Mashao, in for Clement Manyathela, and the listeners give advice to a listener whose family will not let her quit a job, despite it affecting her health. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailHannah was lucky enough to sit down with Paul Austin Ardoin and discuss the release of his new book A Fatal Ingredient, book 1 of The Milwaukee Foodie Mysteries. We discussed building a work around Milwaukee restaurants, characters you love to hate, and how to create care for a new character. We also discuss building a new series after four series that came before!Special thanks to Indeed Brewing for hosting this event!Media MentionsThe works of Paul Austin ArdoinThe works of John Gurda on MilwaukeeRestaurant Mentions:Indeed BrewingLa MarendeDan DanHeirloom MKEEsterEVVanguardThree BrothersWhere to find Paulpaulaustinardoin.com@paulaustinardoin on InstagramSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com YouTube: @owwrpodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Welcome to the #ShareYourHotness Podcast episode 183! Weston Brandon was widowed at just 23 years old when his wife tragically passed away during childbirth, leaving him to raise a 1 lb. 13 oz. NICU baby alone. But Weston's story is bigger than tragedy — it's about grit, faith, and transformation. Raised on a working cattle ranch, Weston learned early the values of hard work, discipline, and resilience. He went on to serve a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Florida, where he developed deep relational skills, communication strength, and a passion for service. Professionally, Weston first excelled in the world of door-to-door pest control sales and later in high-ticket engineering software sales — proving himself as a top performer under intense pressure. But when his wife's death reshaped his world, he pivoted, stepping into the HVAC/R service trades, where he rebuilt his career in a space that allowed him to prioritize stability, family, and healing. At the heart of Weston's work is one hard-earned truth: Clarity comes through committed movement. To help others break through stagnation, grief, or burnout, Weston developed his transformational system called D.R.I.V.E. — a powerful framework designed to help people overhaul their lives, rebuild with purpose, and reclaim their momentum. In this conversation, Weston will share the tools and mindset that reshape not just circumstances but entire lives — bringing raw, personal stories from his own journey and applying those lessons directly to listeners ready to move forward with clarity, purpose, and impact. Leta Greene has been a professional speaker since 2010, speaking on confidence, resilience, and the Hotness Factor. She is the author of two best-selling books and host of the Share Your Hotness podcast. 

David Kolbe argues that most organizations are only measuring two-thirds of what drives performance. We assess what people know (skills) and how they tend to behave (personality), but often ignore how they instinctively take action. That missing piece—what Kolbe calls conation—shapes how people gather information, solve problems, make decisions, and navigate uncertainty.In this conversation, David Rice and David Kolbe explore why burnout is often a mismatch problem rather than a motivation problem, why high-performing employees can be the most at risk of quietly disengaging, and why leaders who want better results may need to stop trying to standardize how work gets done and focus more on creating environments where different working styles can thrive.Related Links:Join the People Managing People CommunitySubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with David on LinkedInVisit Kolbe CorpCheck out David's book:  Do More, More NaturallySupport the show

In This Episode: In this deeply personal installment of the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast hosts Mark Cardone and Theron Feidt lift the curtain on a cornerstone principle of high performance: how true achievers cultivate unshakeable drive. Inspired by a classic "Weekly Wisdom" lesson from the dojo that hasn't been shared in fifteen years, this episode tackles a raw truth that many leaders face but rarely admit—even seasoned black belts don't wake up feeling driven every day. Success isn't a passive state of drifting; it is an active system of intent, discipline, and intentional conditioning. Drawing from their lifelong partnership in business and martial arts, Mark and Theron lay out a powerful, practical framework to help you stop waiting for motivation, audit your habits, and build an unshakeable roadmap for constant improvement. Key Frameworks & Action Steps Action Step 1: Define What Excellence Looks Like for You When momentum stalls, it is rarely a lack of baseline capability—it is a lack of a clear, challenging target. Achievers never allow themselves to drift into progress by accident; they design it. Excellence Over Perfection: Reject perfectionism completely, as it is an unattainable metric that breeds procrastination. Instead, define what a standard of excellence looks like for your specific baseline today. Set Goals That Demand Growth: True drive is generated by the thrill of the chase. Set specific targets that are intentionally scary enough to stretch your mental and physical boundaries. Establish External Leverage: Do not keep your targets trapped in your head. Write them down clearly and make concrete, public promises to people you respect. Forcing social pressure onto your goals converts a passive "should" into an unshakeable, daily "must." Uncover the "Why": Identify what your achievement actually represents. Look past surface-level awards or titles and anchor your motivation to the core character development you are striving to build. Action Step 2: Intentionally Train the Three Pillars Drive is a muscle that must be methodically conditioned through structured daily action. The hosts break down three mission-critical pillars to anchor your performance: Sharpen Your Skills (The Top Three Rule): Be fiercely deliberate about your professional and personal development. Identify the top three specific skills you need to improve to advance. Avoid a list of ten items, which triggers overwhelm, or a single item, which invites delay. Three is the magic high-performance number. Commit to refining those top three choices through repetition and targeted effort every single day. Strengthen Your Will (The Mindset Muscle): Discipline is a muscle trained on your absolute worst days. It is effortless to execute your habits when you wake up feeling highly motivated, but true high performers exercise their will on the days they are sore, tired, or uninspired. Stand guard at the door of your mind and violently shield your will from external negativity or limiting beliefs. Elevate Your Conditioning (The Energy Foundation): Biological performance dictates mental agility. When your body is fatigued and your physical conditioning drops, your emotional and mental focus immediately fracture—causing you to snap at your team or make reactive choices. The State Check: Train your mental response mechanism to treat disruptions as data rather than crises. Theron shares a raw example of his son's car breaking down at 8:00 PM on a Sunday thruway, requiring a midnight tow. By maintaining high mental conditioning, they reframed the frustration into a blessing—ensuring the vehicle was fully repaired and safe before a major summer move to North Carolina. Action Step 3: Refuse to Accept Your Current Level as Your Final Level Fulfillment belongs exclusively to those who choose to live in a state of continuous, never-ending growth. Stagnation is the silent killer of both businesses and relationships. Reject Mediocrity as a Destination: Refuse to tolerate complacency in any area of your life. Turn a critical eye to your health, your workplace, and your family daily. Continually ask yourself: "What is one single thing I can make slightly more fluent or improve today?" Act on that answer immediately. Embrace the Grind with Tenacity and Gratitude: Reframe the daily process from an obligation into a journey. Borrowing a timeless truth from actor Henry Winkler (The Fonz), anchor your timeline with a dual focus on Tenacity to keep pushing through bumpy, difficult steps, paired with deep Gratitude to actively celebrate incremental process milestones along the way. "Achievers don't drift toward success. It takes work, it takes systems, and it requires you to actively refuse to let your current baseline be your final destination. Pick one step and execute now." Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode Download Your Free Guide: Head over to Achieve Results NOW! to claim your free copy of our action-oriented handbook, Ignite Results: 4 Easy Steps to Measurable Results in 30 Days! Connect with the Team: Join a global network of focused, high-performing achievers on Facebook at facebook.com/achieveresultsnow. Archives & Deep Dives: Missed last week's framework on boundary filters and identity-driven success? Make sure to go back through our archive and stream Episode 504 (Making Better Excuses) and Episode 505 (Building a Life You Don't Need a Vacation From) to keep your momentum surging forward! Thank you for listening, commenting, and subscribing. Now get out there and achieve results NOW! 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Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner of Nutrition World) & Clint Powell A variety of topics all to living a healthy life Presented by: Nutrition World www.nutritionw.com Broadcasting from the Nooga Dentistry Studio www.noogadentistry.com Production of: Whitfield Media Group www.vitalhealthradio.com Title: All about Eggs & Pasture Raised Chickens with Kristy, Deprescribing & “De-Supplementing” with Dr. Curt Dearing [0:00:00] Intro, Nutrition World Updates, and Ed's Bodybuilding Prep Ed announces a new partnership with Azure: Bringing ~100 new holistic food items into Nutrition World. Examples: maple syrup, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, organic chicken breast, cheeses, farm butters. Ed shares he's preparing for the Chattanooga Fitness Bodybuilding Contest (his 4th year): Being coached by Matt Davis (Train Station gym). Current approach: high protein, ~40% fewer calories, focused fat loss. Matt had him do a high-carb refeed day (~300g carbs vs his usual 50g) which dramatically improved his energy and look. [0:9:11] Protein, Longevity, and Why Ed Focuses on Eggs Ed emphasizes a higher-protein diet, especially for aging, muscle maintenance, and longevity. Core diet elements he advocates: Higher protein Healthy fats Colorful vegetables (in smaller but consistent amounts) Notes many women under-consume protein, which accelerates muscle loss and impacts longevity. Introduces guest Kristy, a long-time friend and staff member who homesteads and raises eggs that Ed eats 12–18 per week. [0:11:04] Homesteading with Kristy: How She Raises Chickens and Protects the Flock Kristy's setup: Around 100 chickens, plus goats, dogs, cats, and a donkey (Bradford). Lives “on the prairie” (rural, wooded property). Uses no chemicals on the property (no weed killers, pest sprays, etc.). She wants chickens to “do chicken things”—roam, peck, eat bugs, move soil—rather than be treated like pets or indoor animals. Predator control: No perimeter fence; previously lost some chickens to a fox attack. Now uses Bradford the donkey and a Great Pyrenees dog for protection: Donkey alerts and deters daytime predators like hawks and owls (stomping and loud calls). Pyrenees patrols at night, primarily deterring coyotes. Roosters herd hens into cover when threats appear. Motivator: Kristy's passion for knowing where her food comes from, and controlling at least part of her family's food system. [0:15:09] Structured Water, and Animal Hydration Kristy filters all animal water with a high-grade system (not just a basic fridge filter): Removes contaminants without completely stripping all minerals (not full RO). Then she “restructures” the water with a swirling device (structure unit): Mimics water flowing over rocks in nature, believed to add “life” and energy back to the water. She and Ed both report feeling better hydration from structured water (less persistent thirst). All of her animals receive this filtered/structured water. [0:17:26] Egg Production, Breeds, and Why Yolk Color Matters Kristy keeps multiple chicken breeds: Shell color = breed, not nutrition (white, brown, cream, etc., are just different breeds). Example: White Leghorn → white eggs, Rhode Island Red → darker brown eggs. Key nutritional indicator: yolk color She aims for deep orange yolks. Pale yellow yolks signal lower nutrient density, especially protein and nutrient intake from the chickens' diet. Production basics: Most hens lay about 5–6 eggs per week, especially in their first 3 years. Ed and Clint estimate she's getting hundreds of eggs per week in total. Kristy's flock policy: She has a “no-kill” policy for older hens, keeping them for tick and bug control and the social flock structure. Acknowledges some people cull flocks after 2–3 years, but she tends to keep productive, healthy hens past 4 years. [0:19:37] Industrial Eggs vs. Pasture-Raised: Animal Welfare and Nutrition Ed contrasts Kristy's setup with CAFO operations (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations): Chickens crowded in small cages, poor conditions, bad feed. Notes such operations often use antibiotics—partly for disease, but also because they fatten animals. Kristy's holistic management: No antibiotics; uses natural anti-parasite and immune support: Pumpkin seeds for worms Homegrown herbs like oregano and rosemary She builds a strong “terrain” (internal environment) in the animals so they resist disease better. Discussion that what chickens eat (seed oils, moldy grains, etc. in industrial systems) ultimately affects the nutritional quality of the eggs humans eat. Nutritional highlights of eggs: Choline in yolks (brain and cognitive health). A “perfect protein” with high biological value and broad micronutrients. Eggs historically rank at the top for turning dietary protein into muscle due to a complete amino acid profile. Cholesterol discussion: Ed challenges the blanket fear of cholesterol: Cholesterol supports hormone production and brain function. Notes that the real risk markers are advanced lipoproteins like ApoB and Lp(a), not total cholesterol alone. Personal example: Ed eats 12–18 eggs per week. & his cholesterol is extremely low by clinical standards. Conclusion: Quality eggs are encouraged, especially from pasture-based systems like Kristy's, or higher-quality options in stores. [0:23:15] “Organic” vs. “Pasture-Raised” and Misleading Egg Labels “Organic eggs”: fed organic feed but may still be confined indoors with no outdoor access. “Pasture-raised”: hens are outdoors on pasture, doing natural chicken behaviors; often superior in welfare and nutrition. Both agree: If forced to choose, pasture-raised is preferable to organic-only. They call out labels bragging about “vegetarian-fed” hens as misleading: Chickens are not natural vegetarians; they're omnivores that eat bugs. Forcing a vegetarian diet moves them away from their natural food and may reduce egg quality. Kristy shares a quirky but natural behavior: Chickens love scrambled eggs as a treat. She feeds them scrambled eggs and crushed shells. Rationale: Eggshells are rich in calcium, which hens need to build strong new shells. She simply cracks and throws shells; no elaborate processing.. [0:27:25] Refrigeration vs. Room-Temperature Egg Storage Kristy's explanation: Freshly laid eggs have a “bloom” or natural protective coating that makes them shelf-stable if not washed. Unwashed farm eggs can sit at room temperature for ~6 weeks or more. Store-bought eggs are washed and must be refrigerated, because washing removes that protective coating. You cannot safely leave standard grocery-store eggs on the counter. Ed highlights this as another example of nature's built-in protective design. [0:32:28] Deprescribing and “De-Supplementing” with Dr. Curt Dearing Ed reintroduces Dr. Curt Dearing to expand on a prior show about deprescribing (reducing excessive medications). Common scenario Curt sees: People on many prescription meds plus a large number of supplements, overwhelmed and confused. They want to simplify, optimize, and know what really matters. Curt's consult approach: Review all meds and all supplements, then: Remove what isn't necessary. Emphasize foundational lifestyle and core supplements. They warn about a false sense of security: Some people think “I'm taking a pill, so I don't have to change my habits.” This applies to both pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. [0:36:00] The Core Four, Lifestyle First, and Limits of Medication-Only Approaches Ed references his “Core Four” foundational supplements (detailed in a free ebook on The Holistic Navigator): Designed as tier 1 essentials vs. lower-tier “nice-to-have” supplements. Curt's stance: Diet and exercise are the primary pillars. Supplements should support, not replace, healthy habits. Example: People on metformin or berberine may keep eating poorly yet feel “covered” because their blood sugar numbers look better. This is managing symptoms, not addressing root causes. [37:15] “Beyond Cholesterol” and Advanced Heart Risk Testing Curt mentions his upcoming ebook “Beyond Cholesterol” (targeting Amazon release): Argues standard lipid panels (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL) are not enough. Advocates for advanced tests like ApoB, Lp(a), and coronary calcium scores. Example case: A patient with LDL of 212 on atorvastatin. Curt notes that LDL alone can be “dangerous or harmless” depending on the underlying particle types and inflammation. Coronary Calcium Score: Patient's score is 0, which is reassuring but not a free pass. Calcium score detects calcified plaque, not soft plaque, and doesn't capture inflammation. Curt emphasizes HS-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) as a marker of systemic inflammation, which drives soft plaque formation. [0:40:22] Medications in the Case Study: Statin, Nexium, Amlodipine, Zoloft Curt walks through a specific patient on multiple meds: Atorvastatin (statin) Curt questions its necessity given: Calcium score of 0 Lipid values that don't look catastrophic Recommends advanced lipid testing and provides patients with evidence-based reasons to discuss with their provider if they want to stop. Nexium (PPI) Discusses risks of long-term proton pump inhibitor use: Impaired absorption of magnesium, calcium, micronutrients Possible cognitive, kidney, and bone issues. Insists on a taper, not cold turkey, due to rebound reflux. Amlodipine (blood pressure med) Often can be tapered fairly quickly, especially when: Lifestyle changes are implemented (diet, exercise). Magnesium intake is optimized (many people take too little magnesium). Curt's view: conventional medicine often drives blood pressure too low in older adults; some elevation is physiologically adaptive. Zoloft (SSRI) Must be tapered, like most psychiatric meds, to avoid withdrawal and symptom flare. [0:46:10] Magnesium, Omega-3s, and Simplifying the Supplement Stack Curt reviews the patient's supplement list and simplifies: Multivitamin: Advocates a high-quality multi (not basic synthetics like Centrum). Prefers one that already includes CoQ10 (e.g., 100 mg), so separate CoQ10 can be discontinued. Vitamin D: Should be taken with vitamin K to direct calcium into bone and away from arteries and organs. Omega-3s: Many people take half the necessary dose. Recommends triglyceride-form omega-3s like DHA Extra (~960 mg DHA) for inflammation and blood pressure. Magnesium: Suggests glycinate or taurate forms for better absorption and blood pressure benefits. Probiotics: Curt suggests taking breaks (e.g., a month off) and rotating brands/strains, including spore-based types. Seasonal products: The patient takes quercetin + stinging nettle for allergies. Curt recommends seasonal use only for seasonal allergies, saving money and reducing pill fatigue. For lipids and blood sugar, Curt favors BerberCol (berberine + bergamot) to: Improve numbers (to satisfy doctors). More meaningfully affect ApoB and related risk markers. Weight & energy: Patient had been using weight-loss products. Curt shifts focus to fixing sleep and overall lifestyle rather than stacking more “fat burners.” Saffron: He distinguishes between saffron extracts for mood vs. saffron for weight management—formulation details matter. [0:54:57] Closing: Funding for Alternative Health and Supplement Tax Benefits Ed shares policy/legislative updates: Alternative health funding preserved in the federal budget. Initial fear that support would be cut; instead, it was kept in the proposed budget. The Dietary Supplement Access Act proposal: Would classify dietary supplements as a qualified medical expense in the IRS code. Allow individuals to claim up to $500/year (and $250 for married filing separately) for supplements. Could apply to common products like multivitamins, vitamin D, etc. if/when finalized.  The post Radio Show / Podcast – June 14, 2026 first appeared on Vital Health Radio.

You're working hard. You're pushing through. But underneath all of it there's a tension that never quite goes away. A low hum of stress you've normalized. And if someone asked you why, you'd probably say: I think the problem is me.If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.Most coaches who are forcing it aren't doing the wrong work. They're doing the right work in the wrong shape. And after long enough, the forcing stops feeling like effort and starts feeling like just how it is.Candy Motzek, PCC coach for coaches and ICF Mentor, breaks down the subtle daily version of forcing that's easy to miss because you've been doing it so long. And what changes when you stop?In this episode, you'll learn:How to recognize the quiet, normalized version of forcing in your businessWhy high achievers are especially good at fitting the wrong holeWhat it costs to keep performing a version of yourself that isn't yoursWhat changes when the approach finally fits who you actually areThe one question that tells you how hard you're really pushingThe peg is not the problem. You are not the wrong shape.Follow She Coaches Coaches so you never miss an episode.Grab the free course, Stop Guessing and Start Signing Clients, and take your next step today: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/vfo/Want to see what's actually working for coaches right now? Download the free Coaching Business Insights Report 2026: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/business-growth-survey/Want to talk about what you really want from your coaching business? Book a 30-minute call with Candy: https://stepintosuccessnow.comShe Coaches Coaches | Helping smart coaches build profitable, fully booked businesses

In this meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes Nyck Walsh, writer, therapist, and advocate, who shares their journey to identifying as Autistic and ADHD later in life.Nyck reflects on growing up feeling fundamentally different — navigating school, relationships, and work without the language to understand why things felt harder than they seemed for others. Like many late-identified adults, they developed ways to cope, adapt, and push through, often at the expense of their own well-being.It wasn't until adulthood, through a combination of burnout, reflection, and exposure to neurodivergent experiences, that Nyck began to recognise themselves, leading to a deeper understanding of their needs, identity, and way of being.This is a conversation about unlearning, self-acceptance, and choosing a different way forward.

Episode 5436: Forcing The Senate To Uphold The Constitution; Night Three Of Unrest In Belfast

It's PID Radio's Throwback Thursday, our series pulled from archives going back to 2005. This week, we present a remarkable interview with Lt. Col. Dan Marvin, author of Expendable Elite, about the use of America's finest soldiers in politicians' secret war in Asia—and the plot to kill President John F. Kennedy. Originally released December 17, 2006 Our guest tonight is Lt. Col. “Dangerous Dan” Marvin (1933–2012), U.S. Army Special Forces (Ret.). He's the author of a remarkable book, Expendable Elite: One Soldier's Journey Into Covert Warfare, which documents his service as a Green Beret captain in Vietnam--and a whole lot more. In addition, Expendable Elite is about the good, bad and ugly of secret warfare, the first bombarding of enemy safe-havens inside Cambodia, major battles won by Hoa Hao Irregular Forces led by American and Vietnamese Green Berets, and the importance of civic action and psychological warfare. Col. Marvin also exposes the involvement of US Special Forces in the plots to assassinate Cambodia's Prince Sihanouk, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and US Navy LTCDR William B. Pitzer, perhaps the last victim of the John F. Kennedy cover-up. LTC Marvin documents retribution and revenge tactics employed by the CIA and the White House against its own, and the courage of Lieutenant General Quang Van Dang in his rescue of Marvin's A-Team, their counterparts and 400 Hoa Hao warriors from a 1,000 man South Vietnamese regiment sent by the CIA to destroy Marvin's Special Forces camp. “Dangerous Dan's” mission today: Forcing the U.S. government to recognize the way America's finest have been sacrificed for political objectives in the past and to ensure that it doesn't happen again. Show links: • LTC Daniel Marvin's website• ‘The Unconventional Warrior': Articles by LTC “Dangerous Dan” Marvin

Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash open with the Yankees' continued commitment to Anthony Volpe at shortstop, questioning why Jose Caballero is not getting more time there despite Volpe's defensive mistakes and struggles at the plate. Shaun argues Volpe looks mentally lost, while Evan wonders why the Yankees keep finding ways to put him back in his old role. The conversation then shifts to Knicks Finals tension, NBA officiating complaints, and the unique anxiety of fans who can see a championship within reach but are terrified of watching it slip away. Evan also revisits the famous 1994 Rangers Stanley Cup radio call, sparking a debate over New York championship memories and what fans truly remember most.

Are you truly operating your stores, or are you just a holding company for automotive real estate? We caught up with Jim Fitzpatrick, Co-Founder of CBT News and retail auto veteran, for an exclusive sneak peek at the industry trends and leadership strategies he is bringing to the VADA '26 Convention stage at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Register for VADA '26: https://vada.com/convention/ In this bonus "Convention Sneak Peek" episode, Jim hits hard on what it takes to survive modern automotive retail. He shares the operational data behind CBT's recent viral interview with VADA's Don Hall, explores the changing expectations of incoming Gen Z talent, and explains why dealership groups must professionalize their training programs to protect their bottom line. As Jim notes plainly on industry survival, "Engagement is the key". In this episode: The Engaged Operator — Flying off in a private jet or hanging out on a yacht is great, but the dealers winning right now are deeply embedded in the day-to-day operations. Jim explains why modern business pressures require hands-on leadership. The 750K View Sparring Match — Jim breaks down his recent global trade debate with Don Hall regarding Chinese OEMs. While their views differ on sealing off the market, the viral numbers prove that this topic touches a massive nerve across the country. The Critical Need for Association Voice — No individual dealer wants to sue or fight their OEM. Jim highlights why powerful state associations like VADA are vital for protecting the franchise model at the state house and in DC. Stop the Hiring Insanity — Dealerships readily burn $100,000 a month on ad spend but skip investing in actual staff training. Jim challenges dealers to hire dedicated in-house training managers rather than forcing untrained sales managers to do it. Recruiting Gen Z Transparency — The incoming generation demands an authentic work-life balance. Forcing recruits into grueling schedules without complete transparency upfront is fueling the industry's high salesperson turnover rate. Watch, then register: https://vada.com/convention/

Nick Herbig joins Just Football to celebrate his massive $100 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nick breaks down the moment he found out the deal was done, what it means to be a Steeler for life, and the role his big brother played in shaping his career. He opens up about learning from TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith, the intense Wisconsin summer workouts, his growing sack totals, and the mental stress of the contract negotiation process. Plus, Nick talks Aaron Rodgers, his Hawaii roots, the "Area 51" nickname, and plays a Steelers-only 20-0 Draft game to close things out. Follow NOT JUST FOOTBALL ▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotJustFootballwithCamHeyward

This week, we're ranking every WNBA team from worst to best through Weeks 3 and 4 and making some early pre-All-Star break seeding predictions.From teams still searching for consistency to the contenders setting the pace for the rest of the league, we're breaking down what has worked, what hasn't, and where every franchise stands heading into the next stretch of the season. We discuss the challenges facing teams at the bottom of the standings, what separates the league's elite from the pack, and why the best teams often force their opponents to rise to the occasion.-Follow me on social media:https://linktr.ee/toriphillips5-Chapters:00:00 Intro00:17 Opening Remarks 03:21 Pre-All-Star Seeding Predictions 05:52 Connecticut Sun (15) | Young team figuring it out 12:33 Seattle Storm (14) | Young Rebuild, promising17:22 Chicago Sky (13) | Underwhelming, not a contending team 24:24 Phoenix Mercury (12) | Why does the team look better w/o stars?29:30 Washington Mystics (11) | Growing Pains 36:21 8-10 Seed Shuffle 37:50 LA Sparks (8-10) | It's on the coach to me 40:11 Portland Fire (8-10) | Forcing your opponents to rise to the occasion 46:31 Toronto Tempo (8-10) | Strong bones 50:08 Indiana Fever (7) | They'll be fine 53:25 Golden State Valkyries (6) | Something is missing56:46 I don't like all the 3s, from any team 58:51 Addressing my tweet 1:00:00 New York Liberty (5) | What does Sabrina's return look like?1:04:25 Atlanta Dream (4) | ‘The Permission' decides 1:08:37 Dallas Wings (3) | A matter of time 1:13:12 Las Vegas Ace (2) | Great team that continues to improve their roster 1:16:10 Minnesota Lynx (1) | Can they win a chip? TBD

Opponents of the Shady Grove redevelopment plan recently approved by city leadership are getting serious, and getting organized - Circulating petitions to force a referendum vote on the issue (at 14:48) --- Adulting is hard - And one of the hardest parts also may be one of the most unexpected... Young adults trying to figure out how to navigate the healthcare system for the first time (at 28:22) --- Around Town: Live music, great food and more... The second annual VetFest is a day-long community celebration of and for all those who have served (at 47:49)

We've all watched a massive deal slip away because a buyer played games. Nick Cegelski interviews Armand Farrokh and drops his playbook to help you negotiate better terms. In this episode, Arman Farrokh breaks down his exact playbook, including:

Chris Ganski and Derek Buikema join Jason to talk about the overture out of Classis Wisconsin to Synod 2026 calling for a study committee on the nature of the church. It is not a flashy overture. It is not addressing a fight. But Chris and Derek argue it might be the most important overture on the floor — because every other ecclesiastical conversation in the denomination right now is happening at one or two levels of abstraction away from a question we have quietly stopped asking out loud: what is a church? They trace the overture back through ten years of the company-of-pastors conversations, name the drift of American pragmatism through CRC life, and make the case that a generation has grown up assuming everyone knew what a church was — and now nobody is sure. The conversation does not stay in diagnosis. Chris keeps the bar for the study committee low and the vision serious: force a theological conversation. Recover Calvin's deep ecclesiology — election, the church as creature of the Word, the sacraments, the ministry of the Word. Derek's contribution is to remind the denomination what study committees actually do. They frame conversations. Children at the Lord's Table did. Human Sexuality did. A serious, theological study committee on the church will do the same — without requiring a controversy to do it. The pivot of the episode is Derek's image: a faithful pastor knows when to fight and when to garden. The CRC has been fighting for a decade. It is past time to also garden. Then Chris turns to Calvin as a model. Calvin was a refugee. He fled France at twenty-five, landed in Geneva, and was forever an outsider. That experience shaped his ecclesiology. He invented the consistory. He gave the modern diaconate its shape. He sent church planters into France for forty years. Reformed mission did not come out of pragmatism. It came out of a refugee's deep theology of what the church is. Chris closes with a pastoral word for tired pastors and anxious elders: the church is founded in God's election. Whether the church survives is not finally on us. Believe that. Lead from that. That is what reformation looks like. Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction 3:19 — Origin of the overture: ten years of the company of pastors 5:01 — Why a study committee, not another task force 6:27 — Synod 2025 itself asked for this work 6:55 — How we got here: the drift toward American pragmatism 9:22 — Calvin, Bavinck, Kuyper — the resources we have forgotten 9:57 — John Cooper: pragmatic arguments used to lose at Synod 11:17 — Nine Marks in New England and the hunger for ecclesiology 14:22 — A low bar: just force a theological conversation 16:28 — Virtual communion, virtual baptism, and forgetting the sacraments 18:44 — The faithful doing flows from the faithful being 22:14 — Church vs ministry: when church planting becomes community development 26:36 — The catechism caricature: living theology, not rote memorization 29:52 — Tradition vs traditionalism (Pelikan) 31:05 — Ezekiel by the Chebar: church without land, king, or temple 33:26 — Sexuality crisis revealed the deeper unrootedness 35:43 — How a study committee actually shapes a denomination 41:48 — From fighting phase to building phase 42:21 — Knowing when to fight and when to garden 44:13 — Struggling churches default to pragmatism 45:00 — Calvin the refugee: an exilic ecclesiology that planted churches 47:43 — Final word: the church is founded in God's election Join and support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Intro music by Matt Krotzer

Drift Off Without Forcing It — a quiet reflection for your day. In this episode of Your Quiet Moment, we explore the gentle wisdom of slowing down and being present. Through relatable stories and practical insights, discover how small shifts in awareness can transform your daily experience. This episode invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what matters most.

Jeremy Zakis discusses a viral video featuring an aggressive black-headed python striking a camera. He warns that a mouse plague is reaching Sydney, forcing residents to seal their homes. Jeremy notes that snakes are bypassing hibernation this winter, likely due to a warming climate and plentiful prey.1905

(5) Michael Bernstam analyzes the humiliating Ukrainian strike on a St. Petersburg oil terminal during Putin's flagship economic forum. Russia's energy sector faces a crisis, forcing a ban on refined exports like gasoline due to refinery damage. Consequently, Russia must increase crude exports to China and India.

The WIP Morning Team discuss A.J. Brown's recent comments about being a lifelong Patriots fan and debate whether the Philadelphia Eagles are better off without him. They also analyze rumors regarding Aaron Donald's potential return to the NFL.

❤️ Need Help Finding a Spouse?➡️ FOR MEN: https://mindful-muslimah.com/maleproducts/➡️ FOR WOMEN: https://mindful-muslimah.com/muslim-marriage-lab-master-course/➡️ FOR WOMEN: https://www.mindful-muslimah.com/compatibility-bundle/-------------------Forcing a relationship in Islam is something so many Muslim women struggle with — and no one talks about it honestly. In this episode, I will share a deeply personal story about my own marriage: what happened when I tried to force things, why it failed, and how years later, it became one of the most beautiful love stories I could have imagined — Alhamdulillah.If you are forcing a relationship right now and every door keeps closing, this episode is for you. Learn how to recognize the real signs from Allah, how to practice tawakkul in relationships, and why letting go might actually be the best Islamic marriage advice you ever receive.

The pet care industry is changing fast—and for franchise owners, it may be one of the most overlooked opportunities in business ownership.   In this episode, Erik Van Horn sits down with Shaina Denny, founder of Dogdrop, to talk about why pet care has become such a powerful space for entrepreneurs and franchise owners. From dog daycare and grooming to premium pet food, wellness, socialization, and AI in veterinary care, Shaina breaks down the trends shaping the future of the pet industry.   They also discuss why pet owners are willing to spend so much money on their dogs, how the "humanization of pets" is changing consumer behavior, and what franchisors need to understand about technology, convenience, and long-term franchisee value.   Whether you're exploring franchise ownership, looking for a recurring service-based business model, or simply curious about why the pet industry keeps growing, this conversation gives you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most interesting categories in franchising today.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Why People Spend So Much Money on Their Dogs 00:01:30 — Why Shaina Denny Is the Pet Gal in Franchising 00:03:53 — The Wildest Pet Care Request Shaina Ever Got 00:05:12 — Pet Owners Will Spend the Money 00:06:49 — How Much Do People Really Spend on Their Dogs? 00:08:56 — Breaking Down the Pet Industry 00:10:30 — Why the Pet Industry Attracts Passionate Founders 00:12:39 — The Demographics Driving Pet Ownership 00:19:28 — How Dogs Went from the Backyard to the Bed 00:21:00 — The Humanization of Pets Explained   Connect with Erik Van Horn:

https://teachhoops.com/ If you are unfamiliar with the Grinnell System, it is the most radical, statistically absurd style of basketball ever invented. Pioneered by Coach David Arseneault at Grinnell College, the math is simple: attempt 100 shots, take 50 three-pointers, force 32 turnovers, rebound at least one-third of your own misses, and substitute five players at a time every 45 to 60 seconds like a hockey line change. When coaches see the headlines about a Grinnell player scoring 138 points in a single game, their eyes light up—especially at the youth level. They think, "If I run this, every kid gets to play, we'll shoot a ton of 3s, and we will out-fun everyone in our league." But running the Grinnell System with fifth graders carries a massive developmental warning label. If you aren't careful, you can accidentally build a culture of chaotic, low-IQ "chuckers" who don't know how to guard their own yard. This episode breaks down how to extract the gold from the Grinnell System for youth players while discarding the habits that destroy long-term basketball development. The Grinnell System is entirely driven by analytics. It seeks to maximize possessions and leverage the 1.5× value of the three-pointer to skyrocket the team's overall Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%). At the college level, where players have refined shooting mechanics, this math can work. At the youth level, however, the math breaks down due to three distinct physical limitations: The Range Tax: Most kids under 14 have to heave the ball from behind the arc. Forcing early, rapid-fire 3s lowers your youth team's actual eFG% into a deep abyss. The Rebounding Leak: Grinnell relies on sending 3 to 4 players violently to the offensive glass on every shot. Youth players often stand and watch long rebounds turn into uncontested layups for the opponent. The Fatigue Factor: The system requires massive depth. If you don't have 10 to 15 kids who can sprint at a Level 4 capacity without a drop-off, the style will exhaust your own roster before it breaks the opponent. To successfully run this high-octane style without ruining your players' foundational habits, you must install specific Constraints that promote Decision IQ: The "Paint Touch" Rule: Grinnell says shoot within 7 seconds. Your youth version should say: "We sprint the floor, but the ball must touch the paint via pass or drive before anyone pulls the trigger." This collapses the youth defense and turns low-percentage heaves into high-percentage looks. The 3-on-3 Press Transition: Instead of teaching a chaotic, trapping defense where kids just chase the ball like bees, use full-court presses to teach containment and pursuit angles. Force the opponent's ball-handler into a "Dead Corner" before applying the trap. The "Equal Opportunity" Line Change: The hockey-style substitution pattern is actually the greatest cultural tool in the system. By swapping five players at a time, you eliminate the parent drama over minutes, keep your Activity Density at an all-time high, and reward every "Energy Giver" on the roster with guaranteed floor time. Coach's Note: "The Grinnell System is a blast if you control the chaos. If you just let the kids show up and chuck the ball as fast as they can without holding them accountable to a standard of footwork and spacing, you aren't coaching a system—you're just hosting a recess. Keep the pace elite, but make the execution disciplined." Title Ideas: Should You Run the Grinnell Basketball System at the Youth Level? The Modified Grinnell System: High Pace for Youth Basketball How to Run a Fast Break Offense for Kids Without Losing Control Primary Keywords: Youth basketball offensive systems, Grinnell basketball system, fast break basketball drills, TeachHoops, Coach Collins, youth basketball coaching philosophy, small-sided games. Secondary Keywords: Basketball eFG% for youth, high-pace basketball coaching, hockey style substitutions basketball, basketball press defense, coaching masterclass, championship habits. Description Snippet: "Is the famous Grinnell System a shortcut to a fun season or a disaster for youth player development? In this video, we break down the analytics of the Grinnell style—100 shots, relentless pressing, and hockey-style line changes. We discuss how to adapt this high-octane offense for youth players by using 'paint-touch' constraints to protect their shooting efficiency and build real decision IQ. Stop boring your players and build a disciplined track meet." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forcing your entire identity into a single, neat little category is a fast track to feeling disconnected from who you actually are.Your personality was never meant to fit into one box. In this episode, we are breaking down society's obsession with limiting people and uncovering the freedom of realizing that you are the niche. We dive into why it's completely okay to love things that seem entirely unrelated, how to accept your own beautiful contradictions, and why embracing your multi-passionate nature is your biggest superpower. You don't need a clean aesthetic or a single-topic life to be valuable; you just need the courage to stop letting external expectations shrink your world.If you've ever felt guilty for wanting to pivot, confused because you don't fit into a specific digital mold, or tired of trying to simplify your complex, multi-layered self for the sake of others, this conversation is your permission slip to take up space.The Breakdown:The Danger of Forced Categorization: Deconstructing why society tries to limit our potential by forcing us into narrow definitions.Embracing Your Contradictions: Giving yourself permission to hold space for different, seemingly conflicting interests and identities.You Are the Niche: Shifting your perspective from trying to fit an algorithm or an industry to letting your authenticity lead.The Multi-Passionate Path: How to navigate career, hobbies, and personal growth without feeling like you're constantly starting over.With Love, Mafe.Go to https://beacons.ai/imissedmeand check out all of I Missed Me.Check out my personal socials belowhttps://beacons.ai/mafeanzuresOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/mafeanzures for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Text your thoughts and questions!The halfway point of the year brings up a mix of thoughts, from wondering where the time went to figuring out what comes next. Maybe your January intentions are thriving, or perhaps they quietly dissolved back in February, leaving you with low-grade guilt while you scrambled to stay busy.January 1st is an arbitrary date driven by culture rather than internal readiness. Forcing yourself to overhaul habits during the darkest, coldest, most energy-depleted stretch of the year forces your recovering nervous system to sprint when it naturally wants rest.June offers a perfect opportunity to check in and choose to change. Instead of relying on predictions or hopes, you now have six months of real data to assess what actually got your attention, where your energy went, and how to look both backward and forward at the same time.This week, episode 316 of the Positively Living® Podcast shares a simple, three-question framework to help you pause, clear out what isn't serving you, and make a sustainable plan on your own terms.Key Takeaways:Realize that sustainable change requires adequate energy and internal readiness, not just an arbitrary calendar date during winter depletion .Use the halfway mark of the year to work with actual factual information about your habits instead of relying on predictions or guesses .Name your systems and small wins without rushing through them, because identifying what went right shows you the conditions that helped you thrive .Identify where plans fell apart and look closely at the root cause, whether it was wrong timing, over-planning, or a lack of capacity .Choose how you want to feel or who you want to be over complex, rigid goals when your next immediate steps are unclear .Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Episode 136: Reflections Instead of ResolutionsEpisode 242: A Reverse Approach to Better Achieve Your GoalsBook a Clarity Call(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!Request this Toolkit and other free resources at the Resources Page.

The Jim Rome Show 5/29/26 Brian Webber in for Jim Rome on a dominant Game 6 victory for the San Antonio Spurs, and what's next for the team awaiting the Western Conference Finals Winner in the NY Knicks. Brian takes calls from the clones and Raiders analyst Kirk Morrison joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jim Rome Show HR 3 - 5/29/26 Brian Webber on the San Antonio Spurs winning Game 6 last night. Brian answers your Ask The Pro's emails and posts. Plus, Alvie has his ionic Week That Was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 5406: Forcing Senate To Finish The Trump Agenda

In Declaring Independence, Edward J. Larson describes how Henry Knox executed a daring winter transport of heavy artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. This logistical feat allowed Washington to fortify Dorchester Heights, forcing the British to evacuate the city. (10/16)1753

Get your ticket to Cathy Heller Live: Divine Download in LA, August 2-3 ⁠cathyheller.com/summit⁠ What if the moments that feel like setbacks are actually the most perfectly orchestrated ones of your life? In this solo episode I'm sharing three ideas that I keep coming back to: breaking old identities, taking courageous action, and choosing certainty over logic. I also share some of my favorite stories about divine timing, including how getting lost in Orlando after missing a person I drove hours to see ended up changing the entire direction of my life, how missing a train by two minutes may have saved me from a derailment, and what happened the night I paid for a stranger's first date after losing my dad. This one is about what it looks like to stop scanning for what's wrong and start trusting that you are always exactly where you are supposed to be.  • Join Cathy's Circle ⁠https://www.cathyheller.com/cathys-circle/⁠  • Follow Cathy on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller/⁠  • Want to work with Cathy? ⁠https://www.cathyheller.com/start-here/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:01 - When the Life You Built No Longer Feels Aligned: Three Things to Do 5:53 - How Do You Trust Life When It Unfolds Differently Than You Prayed For? 8:08 - The First 10 Minutes of Your Day Are Xeroxed to Be the Rest of It 10:40 - The Sushi Restaurant, the Widow & the Divine Wink After Losing Her Dad 16:22 - Why Your Soul Doesn't Want Success — It Wants Significance 22:06 - The Moment That Redirected Her Entire Life (Getting Lost in Orlando) 33:46 - Why Achieving Everything You Wanted Still Leaves You Empty 35:18 - The Woman at the Car Dealership & How One Conversation Changed Her Day 38:08 - No One Dies Alone: The Story That Proves Divine Order Is Real 43:15 - Six Takeaways to Carry With You

You already know sleep matters. What you don't know is why you keep waking up at 2 AM, why your tracker is probably lying to you, and why the rules you've been following may not be meant for you. Dr. Michael Breus is one of the world's leading sleep doctors - not just a sleep expert, but a clinical psychologist who actually treats patients and pressure-tests every theory in real life. The difference matters. The rule saying you need a pitch-black, 65-degree room with no TV and no partner? He sleeps with two French bulldogs and a big screen on. His point isn't that sleep hygiene doesn't matter. It's that it has to work for your actual life. One thing that might reshape how you think about your body: every human on earth wakes up between 1 and 3 AM. It's biology. Your core body temperature drops to prevent hypothermia, and your body briefly surfaces. Most people roll over and go back to sleep. If you don't, the fix isn't pills - it's understanding what's happening and using tools like 4-7-8 breathing to lower your heart rate below 60 and let sleep return naturally. Your chronotype - lion, bear, wolf, or dolphin - is genetic. It shifts across your lifetime. Forcing a wolf to be a lion doesn't make them a better performer; it makes them worse. The biggest unlock, according to Dr. Breus, isn't more sleep. It's doing the right things at the right time for your specific biology. Dr. Breus has a five-step daily framework he gives every patient. It's specific, it's sequenced, and most people are violating at least three of the steps without knowing it. Dr. Breus's books: Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health Energize!: Go from Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep Beauty Sleep: Look Younger, Lose Weight, and Feel Great Through Better Sleep Take The Chronotype Quiz! Dr. Breus on Instagram Dr. Breus on LinkedIn In this episode you will: Learn the five-step framework Dr. Breus uses with CEOs, elite athletes, and patients to dramatically improve sleep quality without medication Discover the 4-7-8 breathing technique developed by Dr. Andrew Weil and how it lowers your heart rate to unlock sleep when your mind won't stop Understand chronotype science - whether you're a lion, bear, wolf, or dolphin - and how aligning your schedule to your biology changes everything from performance to sex drive Uncover the truth about sleep trackers, melatonin supplements, and why eight hours is not the universal target you've been sold Master the Napa Latte protocol and non-sleep deep rest (Yoga Nidra) as emergency recovery tools when life disrupts your sleep For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1930 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Andrew Huberman Dr. Baland Jalal Shawn Stevenson TOPICS chronotype, circadian rhythm, sleep drive, adenosine, 4-7-8 breathing, Yoga Nidra, non-sleep deep rest, Napa Latte protocol, melatonin, chrono longevity, sleep anxiety, Dr. Michael Breus Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.