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**Today's Halacha is dedicated f or the refuah and haslacha of Ronnie, Sharon, Eli and all the children of CARE** One of the obligations of Purim is "Matanot La'ebyonim" – giving gifts to the poor. Does one fulfill this obligation through "Mehila," meaning, by waiving an outstanding debt? For example, if a person lent a poor person $500 at some point before Purim, can he approach the debtor on Purim, announce that he foregoes on the loan, and thereby fulfill the Misva of Matanot La'ebyonim? The authorities debate this question, and Hacham Ovadia Yosef rules that one cannot fulfill his obligation in this fashion. The Misva of Matanot La'ebyonim requires giving new money to the needy, and therefore it does not suffice to forgive a debt. By the same token, one cannot fulfill this obligation by paying a poor person's outstanding debt. For example, if a person approaches the local grocer and pays the outstanding bill of a certain customer who cannot afford to pay for his food, he has certainly performed a great Misva of charity, but he has not fulfilled the specific obligation of Matanot La'ebyonim. This obligation requires giving a poor person new money that he does not yet have, and therefore paying off his debt does not suffice. Does one fulfill this obligation by giving a poor person a check? A check, intrinsically, has no value, and the poor person must go to the bank to deposit it before he can use the funds. Perhaps, therefore, checks do not suffice for this Misva. However, Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (Israel, 1910-1995) ruled that one may fulfill this obligation through a check, even if the banks are closed that day. The check gives the poor person credit with certain people, and this credit he now enjoys suffices for the Misva of Matanot La'ebyonim. Those who are accustomed to allocating one-tenth of their earnings to charity cannot include Matanot La'ebyonim in their tithe. Matanot La'ebyonim constitutes a strict halachic obligation, and it therefore cannot be considered a charitable donation. One may, however, give a larger sum than is required for Matanot La'ebyonim, and count the extra money toward his charity tithe. If, for argument's sake, Matanot La'ebyonim requires donating $5 to charity, a person can donate $50 and count $45 of that amount as charity. Matanot La'ebyonim is the central obligation of Purim, and takes precedence over the other Misvot of the day. More generally, it is customary during this time of year to make the needs of the poor one's priority. During the season of Purim, the Sadikim go into grocery stores, butcher shops and the like and voluntarily cover the debt of needy customers, without informing them, in order to assist them. This custom assumes particular importance this year, when, unfortunately, so many people in our community and beyond are struggling to cover their expenses. Summary: The obligation of Matanot La'ebyonim on Purim requires giving the poor individuals new money, and, as such, one does not fulfill this Misva by foregoing on an outstanding debt or paying a poor man's debt to his creditor. One may fulfill this obligation with a check. One who customarily gives a tenth of his income to charity may not use tithe money for the minimum requirement of Matanot La'ebyonim, but he can use it for a larger Matanot La'ebyonim donation. It is customary during the season of Purim to increase one's charitable activities.

Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today he reminds us that while Lent is a season of foregoing, giving something up…to do so in the right attitude is to give up something beautiful of the world so you can go back to enjoying it after Easter.  Foregoing in the proper spirit should be a way to prepare yourself for something better: namely Jesus. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Jeff Douglas talks about provincial politics in Nova Scotia with former political party insiders Chris Lydon, Barbara Emodi, and Michelle Coffin.

In 1968, a book called The Population Bomb written by entomologist Paul Ehrlich helped spark panic in the west that the global population was reaching a breaking point, saying too many human beings would soon cause widespread famine and social chaos. This view that a growing human population is an existential threat to humanity remains widespread to this day. For example, University of Chicago political philosopher Martha Nussbaum recently stated that given the world's current population, “no one should be having any children.” Contemporary empirical evidence, however, points in exactly the opposite direction. Deaths are already outpacing births in many regions of the world, resulting in precipitous declines in national populations. Is this good news for humanity? Are public policies aimed at population control justified? Is there such a thing as an ideal population size? Should anyone care about whether others choose to have children or not? A listener asks whether we should continue going to confession if we keep committing the same sin over and over again. 00:00 | Intro 01:49 | Seminarians kick off school year 03:00 | Assessing population decreases across the globe 05:36 | Increased attitudes against having children 08:24 | Unpacking “culture of death,” ego-drama, and theo-drama 11:33 | Childbearing as a societal good 12:35 | Population capping through public policy 14:07 | Human population and the environment 17:03 | Utilitarianism as a faulty moral theory for addressing population concerns 18:51 | Foregoing childbirth to spare potential children pain 21:20 | Foregoing childbirth to favor economic security 22:33 | Foregoing childbirth for lack of desire 24:55 | Old age without children 28:00 | The centrality of fruitfulness 29:14 | Pope St. Paul VI's prophetic ban on artificial contraception 30:57 | How does the Church look forward? 34:05 | Listener question: Does repeating sins disqualify me from Confession? 36:35 | Join the Word on Fire Institute   Links: Data for “Population Bomb”: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/book-incited-worldwide-fear-overpopulation-180967499/ Article on Martha Nussbaum: https://www.opindia.com/2024/05/india-has-too-many-people-they-dont-have-enough-to-eat-philosopher-martha-nussbaum-makes-drastic-claims-population-reduction/ Quote citation: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/apr/16/bill-maher-inflames-abortion-debate-by-saying-its-/ Abortion statistic: https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/induced-abortion-worldwide?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiKjFruJDz0AbdPoR1ttiQT2qJc_uCiFWCE6o9rhvoaxgKyuODBPTlhoC1WAQAvD_BwE Pew Research citation: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2024/07/25/the-experiences-of-u-s-adults-who-dont-have-children/ Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member! Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners . . . like you! So become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.  

#241 July 4th, 2024 or 33-oh-10 (3310) http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED Squad Update:  Something something - Classified Something something - Pain in the neck - classified Thank you to all of our awesome pilots for their hard work in BGS. - Make sure you make time for other things - take a break when you need to. It's a game after all! Orders are locked down, so If you're interested in joining in the BGS fun, reach out to Nergal, Obl1v1ous, Hate, or Bloomingwind in the Discord All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site Aegis has continued to monitor the recently shifting Thargoid behavior and have confirmed a clear pattern. Expansion efforts have slowed in recent weeks, with experts theorizing that this change in the Thargoids was a precursor to a change in overall strategy. Aegis researchers have now gathered enough evidence to confirm a tactical shift. The Thargoids have adopted a more defensive stance, reinforcing their current position rather than expanding outward. They are also targeting and invading populated systems exclusively, sometimes without their normal scouting operations. Dr. Jeong-Hui Shing of the Holloway Bioscience institute offered the following view: “That lack of scouting is the most fascinating element of this change to me. A military man may claim it to be a desperate enemy lashing out at its opponent, but I see something deeper.” “Foregoing expansion to prioritize the defense of their remaining Titans is intelligent, not desperate. These attacks seem just as calculated: they are gathering data. Probing our defenses. Analyzing where their remaining resources may be best used...” As a tactical response, various organizations will be sending strike teams to designated counterstrike systems around the Titan with the least systems under Thargoid control. Where possible, these teams plan to reactivate a single port within each system to provide a forward operating base for anti-xeno operations. Pilots are being encouraged to take up arms and participate in the defense of these forward ports. Thargoid war update: It's INDRA-Pendence Day! Let Torpedoes Ring! Dev News: 18.07 Update - From Tracks' mouth to Art's Thicc Thargoid Booty https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-update-18-07-5th-july-2024.626390/ Release Schedule - Friday 5th July 2024 7AM UTC/8AM BST - Server off 11AM UTC/12PM BST - Servers back online* *Please be aware that these are approximate timings and as such are subject to change. Features of Note: Ram Tah has been hard at work continuing his investigations of the Anti-Guardian Zone deployed by Thargoids. His most recent breakthrough now allows all Guardian Modules to have the Anti-Guardian Zone Resistance modification applied to them, without penalty.  The reduction to Guardian weapon damage has been removed All weapons previously modified with the damage reducing modification have automatically received the improved modification The AX Chieftain prebuilt ship is now delivered with the improved modification Titan Multiplayer Improvements A number of improvements to Titan instance stability & improvements to the Titan venting cycle Reduced maximum number of Thargoid Ships within Titan instances Discussion: Buur 7/3 Video: Transition from Thargoid War to PP2.0 and future New Feature. (https://youtu.be/etpd98S3UMk?si=a1OU1ktrNFoueD9a) Community Corner: Coriolis.io is moving to new stewardship and being updated! Buckey Ball - Kevin the Stabber won the regulation race, Alec Turner number 2. Polar Bruski won the Unlimited race with an iEagle. Alec Turner second. Race number 4 - Questing on Qixi by Clarrisa Au, coming later in July!

Title: Fact-Checking Donald Trump's Claims About the Jan. 6 Capitol AssaultAs a former president, Donald Trump's statements and views continue to cast a significant influence on American society and politics. One area consistently drawing attention is his remarks about the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, made during a recent debate with President Joe Biden. This piece aims to provide an unbiased and fact-based examination of Trump's statements about the event and the repercussions of those claims.During the aforementioned debate, Trump made several remarks related to the infamous Capitol attack, an event that shocked the nation and is an ongoing matter of investigation and national introspection. He insinuated perspectives on the event, which require an impartial evaluation and validation against the established facts.An important point to consider is that the attack on the U.S. Capitol was a landmark moment in contemporary U.S. history. Not only did it disrupt the ceremonial counting of electoral votes, but it also resulted in property destruction, multiple injuries, and even death. The event triggered a wave of political and legal repercussions, dramatically impacting the U.S. democratic apparatus and the nation's image worldwide.Trump's often-controversial remarks about the event have elicited widespread criticism, causing both political and public concern. His words, depending on the interpretation, may seem to downplay the seriousness of the event, offer incomplete context, or unfortunately, may seem to be in tacit endorsement of the violent acts of January 6.Reports reveal that the rioters had clear political motivations, considering the timing and nature of the attack. Evidence presented in the ongoing investigations supports the conclusion that this violence was not random, instead being a premeditated assault designed to disrupt the democratic transition process.Counter to Trump's insinuations, multiple reports—both official and independent—have highlighted the gravity of the attack, its political implications, and the profound impact on Capitol security personnel. Also, prosecution of the rioters is ongoing, with authorities holding individuals accountable for their actions that day, again in stark contrast to the narrative espoused by Trump.Contrary to Trump's rhetoric, Jack Smith, head of the Justice Department's Public Corruption Unit, has affirmed the gravity of the situation. Smith has been pivotal in the governments' response to the events of Jan. 6, highlighting the seriousness with which they are treating the assault on the Capitol. Numerous arrests and high-profile investigations have ensued since the attack, reinforcing the fact that these actions are unacceptable in any democratic society.In conclusion, Trump's comments on the Jan. 6 Capitol attack evoke a range of interpretations and responses. While he continues to influence political discourse, it is critical that an accurate narrative of the January 6 incident prevails. Foregoing ambiguity and artificial political agendas, the focus should be on facts and honest dialogue that underline the severity of the Capitol attack and its affront to American democracy.

Pauls Righteous Boast in Foregoing His Liberty 1-Corinthians-9-1-19-Key words- support, boast-presented by Gregg Harris

A new MP3 sermon from Gracious Cross Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Paul's Righteous Boast in Foregoing His Liberty Subtitle: 1 Corinthians Speaker: Gregg E. Harris Broadcaster: Gracious Cross Reformed Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/21/2024 Bible: 1 Corinthians 9:1-19 Length: 38 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Gracious Cross Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Paul's Righteous Boast in Foregoing His Liberty Subtitle: 1 Corinthians Speaker: Gregg E. Harris Broadcaster: Gracious Cross Reformed Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/21/2024 Bible: 1 Corinthians 9:1-19 Length: 38 min.

Pauls Righteous Boast in Foregoing His Liberty 1_Corinthians_9_1_19Key words: support, boastpresented by Gregg Harris

4-Term Congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is a veteran with three deployments to war zones in the Middle East and Africa. She has served in uniform more than 21 years, is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve commanding the 440th Civil Affairs Battalion, and leads her non-profit organization “We Must Protect.” Tulsi first served in elected office in the Hawaii State House of Representatives when she was 21 years old. Due to the attacks on 9/11, she enlisted in the Army National Guard. In 2004, she gave up an easy re-election campaign and volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the 29th Brigade Combat Team where she served in a medical unit. After returning home in 2006, Tulsi worked in the U.S. Senate as a legislative aide to the late Senator Danny Akaka, who was Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. She then volunteered for a second Middle East deployment as a Platoon Leader. Having experienced firsthand the true cost of war, Tulsi ran for United States Congress at age 31, vowing to honor the lives and sacrifice of her brothers and sisters in uniform. She prevailed in a difficult election and went on to serve in Congress for eight years as a member of the Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Foreign Affairs Committees. Foregoing a run for reelection to Congress in 2020, she ran for president in the Democratic Party. In October 2022, Tulsi announced she was leaving the Democrat Party. She puts country before party and approaches every issue, domestic and foreign, based on ensuring the safety, security, and freedom of the American people. Tulsi Gabbard's first book, For Love of Country: Leave the Democrat Party Behind, will be released in April 2024.

4-Term Congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is a veteran with three deployments to war zones in the Middle East and Africa. She has served in uniform more than 21 years, is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve commanding the 440th Civil Affairs Battalion, and leads her non-profit organization “We Must Protect.” Tulsi first served in elected office in the Hawaii State House of Representatives when she was 21 years old. Due to the attacks on 9/11, she enlisted in the Army National Guard. In 2004, she gave up an easy re-election campaign and volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the 29th Brigade Combat Team where she served in a medical unit. After returning home in 2006, Tulsi worked in the U.S. Senate as a legislative aide to the late Senator Danny Akaka, who was Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. She then volunteered for a second Middle East deployment as a Platoon Leader. Having experienced firsthand the true cost of war, Tulsi ran for United States Congress at age 31, vowing to honor the lives and sacrifice of her brothers and sisters in uniform. She prevailed In a difficult election and went on to serve in Congress for eight years as a member of the Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Foreign Affairs Committees. Foregoing a run for reelection to Congress in 2020, she ran for president in the Democratic Party. In October 2022, Tulsi announced she was leaving the Democrat Party. She puts country before party and approaches every issue, domestic and foreign, based on ensuring the safety, security, and freedom of the American people. @tulsigabbard tulsigabbard.com Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn  PATREON: patreon.com/brassandunity  - - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS H.V.M.N - 30% off with code BRASS20 - hvmn.com/BRASSANDUNITY Mindful Meds - 15% off with code BRASS - https://mindfulmeds.io Brass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com  Three Horses Hat Co - 15% off with code BRASS - ⁠https://threehorseshatco.com/⁠ - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHOP B&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com  - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow #brassandunity - - - - - - - - - - - - - CHARITY Honour House - https://www.honourhouse.ca Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org All Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.org Defenders of Freedom -https://www.defendersoffreedom.us The Boot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org

In today's episode of the Johnny Drinks Podcast, we're happy to have our good friend Joe Mannella with us. Joe's journey wasn't a smooth ride from the get-go. He opens up about the challenges he encountered along the way, the moments when giving up seemed tempting, and how he persevered through sheer consistency. So, whether you're chasing fitness goals or pursuing your dreams, Joe's story reminds us that steady dedication is the secret to success. Thanks for listening. Cheers!   Get your ESPRESSO MARTINI CREW NECK: Espresso Martini Crew Neck Or our smoke kit to spice up your cocktails: JOHNNY DRINKS SMOKE KIT   Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnydrinks_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnrondi?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnny_drinks Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:23 Joe Mennella  3:10 The Family Business 8:15 The Pivot that changed his career 15:00 Foregoing the Family Chicken Business 19:30 The business of Fitness Influencing 30:30 How you physique determines views 35:00 More abs = More money 43:45 Advice for people looking to get into fitness influencing  49:30 Steroids versus Natural?

Face The Nation moderator Margaret Brennan joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News to discuss all the questions over the President's mental acuity. 

Ivan looks back at previous discussions with a variety of guests and picks out the things which they think should be less well known. Foregoing the normal positivity, guests rant, complain and moan about famous people, books, television shows, sports, ideas and 90s dances which they find deeply tiresome. The guests and topics are: James Runcie on Lord of the Rings Helen Thompson on The West Wing Paul Willetts on Meghan Markle Matthew Parris on Alistair Campbell Irenosen Okojie on The Sun Daisy Dunn on Whats app Jon Glover on the word “like” Dominic Sandbrook on history Emma Smith on Shakespeare Kate Mosse on Nigel Farage Henry Hemming on Formula One Subhadra Das on Charles Darwin Andy Smith on Macarena This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Professor Tony Ghiotto went from the battlefield to the classroom. He started his legal career in the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps, and he explains how his career took him from Afghanistan to a law school classroom.  Saddled with student debt, and after an unexpected meeting with a JAG representative, Ghiotto found himself in the Air Force. Within his first two weeks as a full member of the JAG, he was in the courtroom trying a case.  There were pros and cons. Struggles included feeling overwhelmed and making mistakes early on, but the pros were getting a lot of courtroom experience in a hurry and learning on the job. From practicing law in a tent in Afghanistan to a boardroom in Washington, DC, “It made me grow up and gave me some direction,” Ghiotto says. Thanks to the JAG, he practiced in multiple fields. One of his oddest cases involved a low-flying jet causing a cow to give birth prematurely. His criminal cases ranged from traffic tickets to reviewing wartime procedures and civilian casualties. If you've ever considered starting a legal career in the military, this is a don't-miss episode. (And, bonus, Ghiotto is open to mentoring any young lawyer considering a JAG career. Drop him a note).    Stephen C. Dinkel served as the associate producer on this episode of Young Lawyer Rising.   Resources: Why Should You Become a JAG Officer? Army JAG Careers Provide Financial Incentives for Those Interested in Foregoing the Traditional Path The Army Judge Advocate General's Funded Legal Education Program American Bar Association American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps JAG School  University of Illinois College of Law

Welcome back to the Too Smart for This podcast! In today's episode, Alexis is joined by KJ Miller, the dynamic force and co-founder behind Mented Cosmetics. KJ's journey is one of inspiration, innovation, and sheer determination as she has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the beauty industry. In this exclusive interview, KJ will take us through her remarkable journey, sharing the behind-the-scenes process and experiences that led to the creation of Mented Cosmetics. If you're passionate about entrepreneurship, inclusivity, and the world of cosmetics, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Show Notes5:06 Rapid fire questions!11:08 Nurturing intimacy in your romantic relationships14:26 Debunking the over-glamorized narrative of entrepreneurship16:26 The history of Mented Cosmetics21:14 Embracing the bumps along the road of entrepreneurship24:06 How do you decide when to scale back?25:53 Navigating burn-out 27:18 KJ's week in the life28:11 Foregoing the grindset30:23 Molding your fundraising process to fit the demands of the time34:12 The undeniable purpose of a business plan35:34 Learning and growing from initial feedback38:47 How to build a positive community around your product40:26 Navigating between direct-to-consumer and wholesale 43:14 The importance of capital in the early stages of a business44:31 Resources that enabled Mented Cosmetics to thrive45:52 The necessity of building a founder network47:40 KJ's favorite founders/mentors48:52 Juggling your personal brand with entrepreneurship50:57 Learning from failure as the key to success52:06 Taking constructive from feedback and growing from it54:00 Importance of approaching every experience from a place of learning55:13 The decision to start ‘Not Another Business Podcast'57:49 Gatekeeping in the business-sphere58:29 Why Harvard Business School?1:00:59 Lessons learned from business school1:03:05 Traits of a successful entrepreneur1:07:05 Brands to watch!1:09:43 Entrepreneur resources for starting a successful brandResources/MentionedParfait WigsKeep up with KJ Miller!@kjmiller on Instagram@iam_kjmiller on TikTokNot Another Business PodcastMented CosmeticsNEW Too Classic Terry Cloth RobeToo Collective WebsiteToo Collective Affirmation TextsFollow Too Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=enFollow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Alexis on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enSubscribe to Alexis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The AWOI  gaming crew is back to give you all the gaming news this week! Alan Wake 2 is out and  it is a Game of The Year Contender! Apparently Insomniacs new Wolverine game is in the same  Universe as  Spiderman 2.  Disney's Dreamlight Valley is Foregoing  being a free to play game and doing a normal release. Capcom is working on the next Resident Evil game in it's new engine! Sony defends its new Playstation plus prices and the crew reacts. Bethesda thought it was infallible  before Fallout 76.Ubisoft's Skull and Bones has been delayed again alongside another big IP game. New game pass games are out including Dead Space remake and City Skylines 2 so check them out! And More!  Recommended Games Perry: Super Mario Wonder and Alan Wake 2  Stone:   Hades 2 Show of the week Perry: Pluto  Stone: Goblin Slayer

In this episode, our host Rafe Williams skips the traditional monologue to dive deep into a hilarious, candid, and somewhat wild conversation with the remarkably talented Spanish MLB announcer, Polo Ascencio!

In this episode, our host Rafe Williams skips the traditional monologue to dive deep into a hilarious, candid, and somewhat wild conversation with the remarkably talented Spanish MLB announcer, Polo Ascencio!

In this episode, our host Rafe Williams skips the traditional monologue to dive deep into a hilarious, candid, and somewhat wild conversation with the remarkably talented Spanish MLB announcer, Polo Ascencio!

In this episode, our host Rafe Williams skips the traditional monologue to dive deep into a hilarious, candid, and somewhat wild conversation with the remarkably talented Spanish MLB announcer, Polo Ascencio!

This week, we review Tiptoes, a movie with no protagonist, and a whole lot of problems. We're going to keep this write up short, and get right into the yelling: Totally made up little people defense league! Pregnancy panic! Exchanging expectoration in a park full of pee-wees! Secret soiree sexies behind see-through walls!  Jewish wedding jokes! Destroying the door of the doctor's! Crying for chromosomes! Breastfeeding baby booze! Gary Oldman gets the gig! White girls with cornrows! Crying blanket Chipotle! Foregoing the pump and dump! Flabby action heroes, and much, much more on this week's episode of The Worst Movie Ever Made! www.theworstmovieevermade.com

In this week's episode we're re-airing one of our top episodes with Nicole Gibbons, the founder of Clare, the only Black-owned paint brand in the US, and is a favorite of Jessica Alba, Maria Sharapova, and Nate Berkus to name a few. Before pursuing interior design, Nicole spent nearly a decade managing PR for one of the world's largest retail brands, Victoria's Secret. Although she was excelling in her career, Nicole felt uninspired and was looking for a new outlet for her creativity. She started working on a decorating blog on the side that ultimately gained serious traction and led her into the path of interior design. After working as a designer and establishing herself as a voice in the industry, Nicole decided to do another career pivot and had a yearning to build something that would be a household name. When working with clients, she always noticed the hassle around picking paints and saw an opportunity to disrupt the outdated paint industry and create a direct-to-consumer business that makes the entire process a way better experience. Nicole has been featured in top media outlets such as HGTV, The Rachael Ray Show, Good Morning America, and Oprah Winfrey's OWN. She's also raised venture capital from the backers of Warby Parker, Casper, Peloton, and more.We talk to Nicole today about the power of patience when it comes to building your business, how to think about your finance before you take the leap, how she raised money and built a tech business with zero connections to start, and so much more!In this episode, we'll talk to Nicole about:* Nicole's thoughts on confidence and the nature of risk and reward in entrepreneurship. [3:09]* The familial links that Nicole has to entrepreneurship and her early corporate career. [4:30]* Nicole's side hustle journey: pursuing passion while employed. [6:06]* How the blog organically evolved from a passion project into a business. [8:12]* Patience and consistency fueled Nicole's transition to full-time interior design. [10:01]* Foregoing the safety of paychecks and betting on yourself. [13:16]* Nicole's second pivot; executing on her research and ideas. [20:48]* How networking has played into Nicole's strategy throughout. [24:45]* Entering the world of venture capital; Nicole's philosophy towards funding. [27:13]* Advice for approaching investors; asking questions and due diligence. [34:57]* Sharing the story of your brand and creating a common thread through everything you do. [37:31)* Nicole's key resources: community, questions, and more. [41:29]* Nicole's thoughts on the idea of work-life balance and welcoming different seasons. [46:18]* Lessons from the early days of hiring for a new company. [49:28]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Nicole: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolegibbonsstyle* Clare's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarepaint* Clare Website: https://www.clare.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever feel like you're stuck on the world's wonkiest roller coaster? Being neurodivergent in business is kinda like that, especially when everyone else is operating by some sort of “rulebook” we haven't been given access to. If you've been feeling like everything you do is wrong and you're screwing things up beyond repair, you're going to like this one. Mike and I dive deep into navigating life with neurodivergence, turning facepalms into high-fives, and embracing your true self so you can show the world what you're made of.Can't-Miss Moments From This Episode: What if we're all just winging it? What could you achieve if you embraced the idea that everything's made up and the points don't matter? Mike and I dive deep on breaking free from Impostor Syndrome… Time to flip the script on failure: we've all been there. Now that we've established that, time to shake it off and get down to business. Mike and I will walk you through how to transform your personal disasters into stepping stones to your Next Big Thing.   Let's just go ahead and set the idea of “perfection” on fire, here and now. Mike and I will show you how to step into the spotlight, flaws and all, and watch the magic unfold. Consider this: if you're not happy where you're at, maybe it's time to mix things up. The universe might just be sending you a sign – are you catching them or burying your head in the sand? Mike and I reveal how setbacks can become signposts steering you in the right direction… We've all heard about knowing where you're going, and that without a destination any road will do. So what does that mean for YOU? Mike and I break down what it looks like when you've become your OWN roadblock, and how to clear the mess so you can move forward…  This one is jam-packed full of advice. Don't miss out - listen now!Mike's Bio:Mike Lukas grew up in Cleveland and was a successful internationally touring comedian and improvisor (NBC, Comedy Central, Second City, CBS Radio, A&E) for twenty-four years before he decided to hang up his clown shoes and give writing a full time go.A graduate of his own Million Words Challenge and the University of Dayton as well as the training programs at the Second City and iO Theaters in Chicago, Mike is ready to talk comedy with anyone willing to engage in such silliness.The first book of his FUNNY MUSCLE humor writing series will be available in mid-May.Be sure to enter your name and email below to join the free waitlist and to get your free giveaways.Raised a Browns fan in Cleveland, Mike graduated from the University of Dayton with honors in 1987.Foregoing a rising corporate computing career, Mike spent the next two-and-a-half decades writing, performing, and improvising comedy around the world:Multiple national TV, radio, and comedy festival appearancesNBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2)NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2)CBS RadioMontreal Comedy FestivalChicago Comedy FestivalAspen Comedy FestivalNational headliner at America's top comedy clubsHosted and co-write The Straight Dope on A&EUnderstudy for The Second City's mainstage in Chicago.Cast member of The Second City's mainstage in Las Vegas and National Touring CompanyCo-hosted and produced Crackin' Up on CBS Radio in Los AngelesNow hammering his keyboard out of Dallas, Mike co-raises his two babies when he's not pumping out twisted short stories, novels, and non-fiction books that unlock the secrets of the universe.And lots of fart jokes. Not for him, for the kids. Mike hates those. The jokes, not the kids.Ahem.He's a frequent podcast guest and circuit lecturer (if you count his driveway), and Mike can't wait to share his latest stories and theories with you if you'd only ask.Mike's upcoming ‘Communicate in Third-Person‘ workshop will be taught by me.Resources and links mentioned:Mike's WebsiteFinding your funny muscle bookMike on FacebookCome kick ass with me:Permission to Kick Ass websiteAngie's Facebook PageAngie on InstaAngie on YouTubeIf you dig the show and want to be part of bringing more awesome episodes to the world, consider buying a coffee for the production team

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Market Proof Marketing · Ep 295: Utilizing Meaningful Information to Create Impactful Content with Barbara WrayIn this episode, Kevin Oakley sits down with Barbara Wray, the Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth at Wick Marketing. Barbara shares an inside look at their nationwide study of new home buyers and shares the process that led them to inspect the attitudes, aspirations and motivations instead of just looking at the demographic. They discuss the results from the survey and share their thoughts on both the positive and negative outcomes as well as the results that builders should pay the most attention to.Kevin and Barbara discuss:Wick Marketing's investment in a nationwide study to learn more about the attitudes, aspirations and motivations of today's new home buyers. You can play with the results here: https://wickmarketing.com/research/ Foregoing the typical demographic method and finding a more meaningful approach to get at the heart of people buying homes.The trust gap towards builders and ways they can work to reverse that.Mapping out the buying process and getting it into the buyers hands early as well as making sure they're educated and understand financing.Make sure your customer has access to the resources they need to make the best decisions for them.Questions? Comments? Email show@doyouconvert.com or call 404-369-2595 and we'll address them on the next episode. More insights, discussions, and opportunities in the Market Proof Marketing Facebook group.Subscribe on iTunes > https://now.doyouconvert.com/mpm-itunesFollow on Spotify > https://now.doyouconvert.com/mpm-spotifyListen On Stitcher > https://now.doyouconvert.com/mpm-stitcherA weekly new home marketing podcast for home builders and developers. Each week Kevin Oakley, Andrew Peek, Jackie Lipinski, Julie Jarnagin, and other team members from Do You Convert will break down the headlines, share best practices and stories from the front line, and perform a deep dive on a relevant marketing topic. We're here to help you – not to sell you!  The post Ep 295: Utilizing Meaningful Information to Create Impactful Content with Barbara Wray appeared first on Online Sales and Marketing for Home Builders - DYC.

Greek Philosopher Heraclitus coined the adage:” CHANGE IS THE ONLY CONSTANT.” In other words, the world and people are in a continuous state of motion and unavoidable change. Whether you personally agree with or not truly can't deny (you remember when we used to have rotary phones or had to buy phone cards to make international calls, better yet when 1-ply toilet paper was the only option to wipe your ass with, but I digress...) Foregoing the miraculous development that is flushable wipes - is all change “good change”? Or necessary change? New norms are being established on a daily basis, from the workplace, education to society, and government. Generational Traditions, points of view and beliefs are being put through Darwinesque trials in a rapidly evolving (or devolving state of society - hell seems like you can't even expect a token of kindness these days if it isn't for someone's Tik-Tok video…) But what does this mean for those that thrive off sameness, don't like or know how to accept change or simply can't afford it. Is the goalpost of survival in a technology obsessed, influencer infested, hive minded Westernized world simply culling the weak from the herd or mobilizing the preservation of mankind? Tune in to hear our take on this subject and your daily dose of culture and more on the JJC Podcast.  Wah Gwan? How You Deh? What's Good?!    WE ARE LIVE!  CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND IG FOR VIDEO CLIPS @JERKJOLLOFCOLLARDPOD.  Follow us @JerkJollofCollardPod on IG for more podcast related content or send us your questions, feedback, topic suggestions and thoughts. Interested in joining the show hit us up at JJCPOD@GMAIL.COM LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW AND LEAVE US A REVIEW

Our latest podcast guest, Antoine Allen, shares his inspiring story of betting on himself in pursuit of his dreams. As a filmmaker who grew up poor in Jamaica, Queens, Antoine faced numerous challenges and setbacks along the way but never lost sight of his passion for storytelling. In this episode, Antoine talks candidly about the sacrifices he made to pursue his dream of becoming a filmmaker, including being homeless. He also shares how he leveraged his resourcefulness and creativity to break into the industry and build a successful career as an independent filmmaker.From navigating the ups and downs of Hollywood to creating meaningful work that reflects his experiences growing up in Queens, Antoine offers valuable insights into what it takes to succeed in a fiercely competitive industry. His story is one of persistence, resilience, and unwavering belief in oneself.Tune into our latest episode to hear more from Antoine Allen on betting on oneself and overcoming adversity in pursuit of one's passions. Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/-C4ne-oMXVE ================ BIO Antoine Allen Antoine Allen Films (AAF) was founded by award-winning filmmaker, Antoine Allen, and is an independent production company that produces and distributes its own films. Antoine Allen Films prides itself in creating films that reflect the diversity of the human spirit. Mr. Allen had dreams like any other kid growing up, and it was those same dreams that allowed him to break through every obstacle in his path. Despite growing up poor in Jamaica, Queens, Allen was already rich with potential. Refusing to let this define his future, he moved forward with a passion, drive, and tireless dedication that has now become synonymous with the Antoine Allen brand. Mr. Allen began his career in the music industry, successfully managing independent hip-hop artists for many years. During that time, he had several experiences that opened his eyes to the fact that he had more to offer. It was at this time that the phrase "dream big or don't dream at all" really hit hard. Foregoing the traditional film school route, he began educating himself on all creative, technical, and business aspects of the process and never looked back. Allen transformed himself into a successful writer, director, filmmaker and producer. He sold his first screenplay, No Where Land, an animated feature film in 2008. As an award-winning director, Allen has gone on to be involved in a variety of film and music video projects. In the summer of 2010, Mr. Allen made his directorial debut with Split Decision, a narrative short film exploring love, rejection and motivation, which he also wrote and produced, eventually launching a highly successful social media campaign. The trailer alone received over twenty-one thousand views on YouTube and countless 'Likes' on Facebook, all culminating in the Split Decision world premiere. The opening screening in New York City sold out. This should have come as no surprise since Mr. Allen sold out a premiere to a 3-minute music video that he had previously directed. On a personal level, the film allowed him to draw from his own experiences of beating the odds when life got tough and was an experience that brought Mr. Allen full circle. He has since made three successful feature length films - all of which premiered to sold out audiences - and his latest feature film, LOLA just screened at the 2020 American Black Film Festival. Aside from pursuing his creative projects, Mr. Allen has devoted a great deal of his time inspiring, mentoring and giving back to his community by helping young entrepreneurs and artists achieve the bigger dreams that they have for themselves. Submit Your Film to Our Film Collective: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifapfilmcollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect With Floyd Marshall Jr: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/floydmarshalljr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@floydmarshalljr0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FlodyMarshallJr⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/support

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This week, Anna is joined by editor, author, book doula and creator of the term 'sober curious', Ruby Warrington. In this episode of The Therapy Edit, they discuss Ruby's One Thing: how society must turn the tables on their approach towards women without kids.Foregoing motherhood has traditionally marked a woman as "other." With no official place setting for her in our society, she has hovered on the sidelines: the quirky girl, the neurotic career obsessive, the "eccentric" aunt. Instead of continuing to paint women without kids as sad, self-obsessed, or somehow dysfunctional, what if we saw them as boldly forging a new vision for a fully autonomous womankind? Or as journalist and thought leader Ruby asks, what if being a woman without kids were in fact its own kind of legacy?We hope you find Rubys words insightful.You can find Ruby on Instagram hereOrder Ruby's book 'Women Without Kids' here.Order Ruby's book 'Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol' here.

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In this episode, Anne and Gillian stress the importance of having a high-quality home studio for voice actors. The hosts discuss the technical aspects of setting up a studio, such as having a good computer, fast internet, and a reliable microphone. They also emphasize the need for soundproofing, with Anne sharing her DIY approach to creating acoustic panels for her studio. Additionally, the hosts talk about the importance of isolation and how it can be achieved through building panels or using reflection filters. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights for anyone looking to set up a professional-grade voiceover studio.   Transcript   It's time to take your business to the next level, the BOSS level! These are the premiere Business Owner Strategies and Successes being utilized by the industry's top talent today. Rock your business like a BOSS, a VO BOSS! Now let's welcome your host, Anne Ganguzza.   Anne: Hey everyone, welcome to the VO BOSS podcast. I'm your host Anne Ganguzza, and I'm excited to welcome back to the show audio engineer, musician and creative freelancer Gillian Pelkonen for another episode in our BOSS audio series. Hey Gillian.    Gillian: Hello Anne. How's it going today?    Anne: I'm doing good. Gillian, I love talking all things audio with you, especially because for a voice actor, our home studios are so very important. And I work mostly out of my home studio, and I know that you kind of do both. You work out of professional studios and your home studio. So I thought we should discuss the important aspects of what voice actors really need and how they can fine-tune their home studio to sound their best, 'cause that's an important component of today's voice actor. We need to have great sound.    Gillian: Yeah, I definitely agree. And I'm home. This is like my working station, but when I'm really working I'm always just bopping around to different studios. So I understand why your booth is so important. It's like your second home or --   Anne: Yeah. (laughs).   Gillian: You know, you spend all your time in there.   Anne: We spend — oh yeah, we spend a lot of time in our booth. So first of all we have to be confident that it sounds amazing, that we can deliver amazing sound to our clients. And then also it's gotta be someplace where it's comforting for us because we do spend an awful lot of time in here.    Gillian: I definitely agree with my personal setup that I have here. I have like all my little mementos that I wanna see, and I have my mic of course for just meetings and talking. But really professional studios are so different than a home studio, because for me I'm always going different places. There's a ton of different gear, a ton of different stuff that we swap in and out for different uses, different clients, but really you guys are just focusing on your voice.    Anne: Yeah.    Gillian: A lot of the work that I do is just to get creative sounds, different sounds, but with voice acting you want it to be consistent and you wanna show up in the booth to do, I guess, revisions for something that you did six months ago and you need to be the same Anne that you were, which is so crazy to me.    Anne: Yeah. And even longer than that, actually I had a client just the other day that I had to provide pickups on something that I had done close to five years ago. And interestingly enough, I've actually transitioned from one studio to the next. So having I think the good bass sound, right, that you can get out of your studio area and also your mics make a big difference too in terms of the sound. And so I had to make sure that I could match it because I literally moved from my studio in Irvine, which was a different setup, a studio that my father built, to a custom studio that Tim Tippetts built here right before the pandemic. Oh, and in between I had a temporary studio, I forgot to mention that set up at an apartment that we were staying at until our new house was built and ready. So that was a different studio.    So all through those three different studios, thankfully I had the same mic, so I at least knew that I could get the same sound as long as I had a decent environment to record that in. And then also I will give props to myself because I had the audio files from five years ago. So I'm a big proponent of backing up your stuff and keeping an archive of it so you can listen and see what your performance was like, see what you sounded like and then be able to match it.    Gillian: Yeah, that's crazy. And so incredible that you have those files and I think that's one of the most important things for me personally too, just to keep everything backed up and know what's going on. But enlighten me, because I really don't know, like did you spend a lot of time working in studios before the pandemic? Like what was your experience like?    Anne: Oh, good question. So I started, gosh, I started back in the early 2000s doing voiceover, and that was when a home studio was like just a thought. It was not a requirement, it was just a thought. And you used to go to local studios to record things, and you would get your jobs based upon auditioning with either studios, or you could audition and then you would select a studio and you would rent space there, or you might be on a roster for a studio. So it's very interesting because as technology evolved and online became a thing and online casting became a thing, then all of a sudden home studios became a thing. Actually back in the day with Don LaFontaine, right, having to travel LA traffic all the time, he became, I think one of the first proponents of doing things remotely in a studio using ISDN technology.    So that I think really spurred everybody else on to start to get home studios because there's so many variables when you record in a studio. But the good thing about recording in a studio is that you go there and everything is beautiful, everything is sound -- everything is, well maybe not sound proof, but everything is optimized for recording so you didn't have to worry about it. And so for me, all of a sudden having to create a home studio or a space for me to record and sound good -- I'm not an audio engineer by trade, I didn't really study it in school. So for me that was a big hurdle in the beginning of my voiceover career. And I know it still is for voice talent that are coming up through the ranks, because that's not necessarily what we studied. We didn't study audio engineering. And of course it's a whole field.    So (laughs), it's not an easy field. And to set up a space in your home so that it can sound as good as a professional studio is really tough. So in the beginning when I went to studios to record and do my jobs, it was great, except for there was always the stress. Can I book the time in the studio? And if I had the time booked for me in the studio, that was great. All I had to do was make sure I got there on time. And then that became a stressful thing for me because of possible traffic. And back in the day, I didn't live in the LA area, but I did live in the New York area. And so traffic anywhere, just the stress of getting to the studio on time, 'cause that's the last thing. You know, that was the one piece of advice that everybody gave to starting voice talent was that don't be late, don't be late to your studio time. You wanna make sure that you show up and you're professional.    But you certainly didn't have to stress about anything other than just performing in front of the mic. And I think that was a big plus for going into studios. And people still go into studios today. And I know I love it when, even if I'm remotely connecting to a studio, I have the engineer taking care of all the sounds and levels and the files, and there's just so much to think about when you are at your home studio. And I'm rambling on here, but it's also a thing that when we are in our home studios, we have to think about things like, okay, well, it's our time to open those files, save the files, upload the files, send the files to our client, edit those files. And so that's something that when you don't go to a studio is now the responsibility of the voice actor.    Gillian: Well, that's crazy (laughs). I mean obviously a lot of these things I know to some extent and it seems like there's so many pros and cons for both. I mean, just hearing you talk about it, obviously we know showing up to record and not having to record yourself, it takes a burden off of it.    Anne: Yeah.    Gillian: Because I record myself. I mean, I'm not a voice actor by any means, not at all. But I've been working on my music for my whole life, and I think when I was like 12 or 13 I got a little ProTools CD and like a tiny interface and that was what started it and the convenience of being at home. But really it is such a treat to go into a studio.   Anne: It's a luxury. I think I consider it a luxury.    Gillian: But also hearing you talk about it, I feel performance-wise, it's gotta be easier to deliver when you're not stressed about getting there on time, you're not stressed about, you know, needing to be in front of other people. I know for myself, I love recording myself, especially when I'm doing singing or vocals because it's super vulnerable and sometimes I don't wanna have to do that in front of somebody else, especially someone I don't know, a stranger. Like, it's a little bit more difficult. But it is interesting because I work at a lot of music studios, so we don't do a ton of voiceover, but whenever we do, we always apologize to the voice talent, 'cause we have this entire gigantic beautiful studio, and we're like, okay, we're gonna give you one mic, we're gonna stick you in the corner 'cause it has the best isolation and close the door, and that's where you're gonna get to go.    'Cause it really is true. You need a good mic, you need a good setup. But voice actors don't need that whole setup. And so I guess the question or conversation is gonna be about how do you take the pros of a pro studio and incorporate them into your home studio setup and make it so that you don't wish you were at the studio. You have everything you need right there.    Anne: Yeah, yeah. It's a journey, for sure, for a voice actor, because again, I don't have the audio engineering education that you do. I know how to perform behind the mic. And so I just remember for me setting up my initial home studios --and I didn't have an ear either for it. I think when you first begin, you just don't have an ear for what good sound sounds like, and I would record and I didn't think anything of it and sent my file off to someone and they're like, mm, yeah, no Anne, that's not gonna do, that's not acceptable. And I was mortified and then it was like, wow. So what do I have to do to make my studio produce sound that is viable for my client?    Gillian: Yes, definitely an interesting conversation and thought just because it's true, like voice actors, they do have to fill the role of the audio engineer. I do believe that. But I also don't think that all voice actors need to be audio engineers.    Anne: Yes. Yeah. Yeah. I agree.    Gillian: You need to know how to record yourself. You need to know how to see if you're clipping, if you're too quiet to hear, a little bit of distortion or hear if your voice just isn't sounding right. And obviously, you know, with auditions you have to edit, you have to make it sound comparable to the other auditions and maybe a final product. But really I feel like if you tell someone who's not an audio engineer, or if you told me five years ago before I was really an audio engineer, you have to do this, it's so overwhelming. So I feel like talking about what people actually need to know, versus what you hire a professional for, or what you just kind of say, okay, this is a setting within my DAW that does not pertain to me. I don't need to be using this to get proper file delivery -- I feel like that's really important for people to just, I think make peace with. Because if you spent all your time trying to learn how to be an audio engineer, you would have no time to be a voice talent or to be doing what you actually wanna be doing.    Anne: So true, so true. So then I think maybe starting from square one, if BOSSes out there are just getting started, and I know I work with people who are just getting started in the industry, and they'll connect to me for their sessions in an office with a headset, and there will be no studio whatsoever, and they will be okay, I'm building my studio. So for me, I will always say to them, well, I certainly have a ton of people that I can recommend to you that can help you build that studio.    But there are certain principles that I know, like I can now hear if they have good sound or not. And I think the first thing to consider is, in your home, like where is a quiet area? And I know that's such a lofty question to ask, but in reality what I've learned is that if you can go somewhere inside your home that's maybe on an inside wall, maybe something that's not necessarily externally connected or near windows or near doorways or near sounds that can turn on — I mean I thought I was really great in the beginning going into my office closet, but unfortunately I found that it was very close to where I would hear water when the toilet flushed upstairs. So it was like one of those things I kept hearing noises. And so I think the first thing is to find that spot in your home that is quiet and also yet convenient to a place where you can put a microphone and also your computer, 'cause you do need your interface, your computer and your microphone.    So where can you put that and set that down so that you can record in a space and also have the functionality of being able to record into your computer, and then obviously hit the start record, stop, record, and all that stuff. And also wear a pair of headphones in the beginning so that you can kind of find out what your sound is like. All those things that people don't think about, they're like, well, I'm gonna put my studio here in my closet, but then all of a sudden their desk is like at the other side of the room, and they don't have a long enough cable.    It could be that simple, right? (laughs) They don't have a long enough cable for their headphones, and then they're like, well what do I do? Or they don't have a long enough cable for their interface is sitting on desk completely across the room, and then well do they bring the interface into the room? So it becomes all these different questions. But I think understanding that your spot in your home I think needs to be in a quiet area first. Maybe not near a window or not near anything that's within a wall that could be making noise like a heater or air conditioning or a generator, that kind of thing. What are your thoughts on that, Gillian?    Gillian: It's so funny 'cause the like doing vocals in a closet or whatever, it's a cliche because it works. Having the padding of the clothing and typically that ends up being a quiet spot in your house, but it's not sustainable to work in your closet forever. And all those things that you mentioned are totally important. You have to have a computer, all of those things. And don't take me for an example if anyone's watching the video; I'm in my office. I don't do recording in here, but I'm like by a window by a ton of noise. It's terrible. But I think finding the right spot to get set up in is totally important.    But the most important thing I think, and you can let me know what you think, but for the most part for doing voiceover work, obviously you need a microphone, but your computer, your internet connection, those are like hugely important things because how fast your computer is, how good it is at processing audio speeds, how well it connects to your interface — like all of those super technical things within — I know I have like a brand new MacBook — those are gonna really matter for how your audio sounds when you deliver it to clients. And you can have the nicest setup in the world, but if you don't have internet, or I know a lot of people also do like ethernet connections, you're not gonna make it to the job. Obviously if you're just auditioning and sending it later, that's a different scenario. But I mean, how important is it to you to obviously be able to connect to clients? That's like the number one.    Anne: Well, I think that's probably one of the most overlooked aspects of being a successful voice actor is your internet. And especially now with needing to have high capacity audio recording features like Source Connect or ipDTL or whatever connection you might be using to get to a studio — that's if you're connecting to a studio -- you need to have a reliable internet connection. And I remember I very much was adamant when I came to my new place here, because it was being built, I specified that there were three specific ethernet jacks placed on the wall, on each wall. So literally I made sure that I had ethernet hardwired, connected before I moved in because I knew it was gonna be easiest to do it then.    Because the people who move into homes, and they don't have ethernet connections, then they usually have to hire an electrician or somebody that can find out that they can run the wire through the wall to get to their modem or their router, or they have to move the router into their office and then other things become a problem. So ethernet and your hardwire connections are so important. And I don't see the technologies advancing anytime soon. Like wireless technology is great and convenient, but it's still not as great as a straight wired connection. I mean you cannot beat an ethernet connection or a fiber connection to your router that gets your data there fast.    Gillian: I think it's just sturdiness. It's true, wifi goes out or it's finicky sometimes. So those are are really important things. And obviously having the foresight to know that you need to have ethernet and all those things installed is really important. But for the people that didn't think about this, are already living somewhere, don't know what to do, find a spot where you feel comfortable, find a spot that's kind of away from extraneous noise. And I personally don't think, if you're just starting out in voiceover, you need to splurge on a booth or anything right away. I think there's a ton of DIY options that we can talk about, but I think that's also a lot of pressure, or at least from what I'm hearing. I'm also like half in the voiceover world, half out of it. So there's a lot of questions that I'm probably gonna have for you about like why people say certain things. And I know kind of random but kind of on the conversation is a lot of audio people that I know are very adamant about not updating your computer or having really, really old hardware. I understand the processes --   Anne: To support the equipment, right?   Gillian: -- behind it. Yeah. But I personally don't live that way. I update my computer. I have new stuff and there are times, like when I, I updated to a newer version of ProTools or a new version of Mac, like the Mac OS that was not supportive of ProTools, and I had a couple weeks where it was having a little bit of bugs, which is frustrating. But definitely for security of myself and all of the other things going on in my life, I don't think that you need to be using a 2010 computer.    Anne: Well, I agree. Normally I would agree with you 'cause I worked in technology for like 20 years. I would always say --   Gillian: No, no, tell me.    Anne: Update. Update.    Gillian: I'm not saying that right. This is just the way that I work. (laughs)    Anne: Update, and I love being updated to the latest and the greatest 'cause I figure it's getting rid of a lot of bugs. However, sometimes when Apple doesn't update, because I work with Apples, it's not conducive to working with my hardware for my studio. So my Apollo, which is my interface, and I have backup interfaces, but right now the latest release of Mac OS is not compatible with it. And I can't afford to struggle for two weeks. I need to have something that allows me to connect and record. And so I will wait on the update until I find out -- I usually check all the -- there's a lot of great groups out there on the internet that talk about should you update your hardware for this new release? Is it compatible with the latest release for the Apollo? And I think it's wise to keep your eyes on that.    I don't think you should be 10 releases behind for sure. But (laughs), I do think that before you upgrade, to just take a look and ask around to see if things are compatible. That's important, especially if you're required to record every day in your studio, and you don't wanna have to go to your backup recording. And that's the other thing too is that I'm very much into having a backup recording setup, because I've had things happen to me enough times. But people just starting off getting into voice acting, they probably don't even have their first setup (laughs) set up, let alone a backup set of equipment.    Gillian: So let me just talk to you on that for a second. I personally don't have any Apollo, Apollo or UAD stuff for that reason because I'm so nervous to be stuck without it. And I totally agree with you, because when I updated my computer without realizing that ProTools -- I mean I'm fortunate enough that I have five or six other places that I can go use ProTools. It wasn't like -- and it was working. It just, there were certain plug-ins that weren't working. But that's not the end of the world.    Anne: Right.    Gillian: But the lesson that I learned from that was, oh my gosh, never update without checking because it's true all the programs that you're using -- and I think within Apple they will say what is compatible and what's not compatible with these new releases, and that is totally smart person way to do it. And you get burned to realize that you can't do it, which is what happened to me and I'm sure has happened to you.    Anne: You only have to get burned once. Right?    Gillian: You get burned once and then you're like, this sucks. I'm so dumb, I have my features and now I can't do my job.    Anne: Yeah.    Gillian: Which is sucky.    Anne: Exactly.    Gillian: So learn from our mistakes, don't make your own. But there are some people, and I've met them, people that I work with too -- I mean one of these studios, we had a 10 years old ProTools rig, and when you get into the large professional studios, they are upwards of like $10-, $20-, $30,000 for new ProTools rig like expensive.    Anne: Oh yeah. And I'm sure that's why they don't upgrade to the latest and greatest all the time.    Gillian: Well, the old system was super sturdy, was working really well. And then we upgraded and there were some glitches and bugs and things that come with updating. I don't know why. I just heard people that I work with grumbling like, ah, you know, the old system was so great, now we have the new system and it keeps crashing. And so the, there is this conversation about not upgrading for like 10 years. I don't know if you've heard that within audio engineers.    Anne: That's a long time. Yeah.    Gillian: So if anyone is giving you that advice, I'm just gonna give you the counter-advice so that you can take both of them and make an educated choice about what you wanna be doing. You don't need to be doing what I'm doing and have the newest stuff. If you have an Apollo, you definitely can't always have the most updated, because it's a little bit behind and everything that's not within Apple will always be a little bit behind. But just make your own choices, people. (laughs) Listen to us, gather the info and make a good choice.    Anne: Yeah. Make an educated choice. And I, and I agree like there's always that fine line of when do you update your technology, like when does that happen? And I'm very used to just from my previous jobs -- I mean I was always living on the edge. I was always trying the new stuff. And so I'm very bold when it comes to trying new stuff. But I'm also smart enough, I've been burned enough times to know that I need backups of everything and then backups of the backups. And so I'm actually really thankful for that experience. And BOSSes out there, I say backups of backups, backups of your files, backups of your equipment, backups of your internet connection, because the one time will come when you really need it, and you won't have that backup. And that only has to happen once. I'm so old, it's happened to me multiple times.    So I feel good that I've learned from it. And so while I feel as though I'm really close to the edge on everything I possibly can be, I'm also smart about when to get on that edge with equipment and stuff that I need on a day-to-day basis. So yeah, absolutely. So when you're looking for that space in your home, that quiet space, that space that's comfortable for you and also hopefully quiet for you, right, for that home studio, then you start preparing it, right, acoustically. So Gillian, what can people do to prepare their home studios acoustically? What sorts of things can they do to have sound absorption? Like if they're in a closet, obviously they can have their clothing which is a great absorber of sound. What other things can they use?    Gillian: There are a ton of things that you can use. I know there's a few DIY boots in the sense that they're not thousands and thousands of dollars. They're like some PVC pipe and some packing blankets that will kind of isolate you, which is great.    Anne: Sure.    Gillian: I think the issue with the way that homes are built versus how sound works is you get the windows, you get all the boxy walls, and you have all these parallel surfaces, and you talk, and all the sound just bounces from side to side to side. So the whole point of having treatment on the walls and treatment around you is to stop all of that reverberation --   Anne: Reflection.    Gillian: Yeah. And the reflections. And just capture it. And really a lot of studios will be built with like diagonal walls and all of these things to just go against it. I have never built a studio, so I can't say that I've done it, but I've been in a lot of places where I'm like, that wall's really weird. Why is it like that?    Anne: Yeah.    Gillian: And of course it's not for aesthetic, it's for sound. So just making, making sure that you are blocking yourself from any windows are really reflective, just any sort of padding on the walls would be really -- I mean I see yours, all of your stuff in the background. For anyone who's watching, Anne has all those nice little --   Anne: Panels.    Gillian: Yeah. The sound panels that just absorb everything. And there's also these things that we use in studios that I haven't seen any voice actors use, so I'm gonna have to ask you about it. They're like reflection filters. Have you ever heard of them?    Anne: Does that go on a mic?    Gillian: It goes on a mic stand.    Anne: Yes, I have. I have.   Gillian: Have you seen I them?    Anne: Yeah, I have seen them and I have not had good success with them, and I actually hate them. I hate them with a passion.    Gillian: Okay, tell me about it because I'm just curious.    Anne: I think that they can work nicely in a studio that already has some acoustic absorption built into it. And then if it's in a large area, if it's in a large space and you need a little bit more, I think that they can work nicely. However, what most voice actors try to do is use it for their studio and then it just becomes the only thing that is used, and it becomes very close to the mic. And first of all, they're really bulky on the stands. I had something called a reflection filter and I paid a good amount of money for it. And like 300 some odd dollars and that was 10 years ago.    Gillian: Wow.    Anne: And it was very bulky. It weighted my microphone stand in a way that kept falling over. And then also it did not create the kind of sound absorption that I liked because it wasn't enough. It just wasn't enough. And then it became inhibitive in a way because I felt like I had something like right here in front of my face. It was very close, and I feel like it just didn't do a good enough job 'cause I think your absorption material needs to be thick.    Gillian: Yeah.    Anne: And so when they make the reflection filters, it's either thick or even if it's not thick, then it's not enough absorption, I don't believe. One thing that I learned through the years of going through, I'm gonna say, three or four different versions of a home studio is -- and by the way, the window, believe it or not, my studio right now is built in an office. It's a room within a room and right in in front of me.    Gillian: Great.    Anne: A room in a room is great.    Gillian: Yeah.    Anne: Right in front of me is a wall that had a side window on it. And we actually, before we built the studio, we frosted the window so it wouldn't look silly because we had a studio in front of it, and people would just look at a piece of plywood or (laughs), you know, so it wasn't attractive. So we frosted the window and then we actually put Rockwool insulation and then a drywall on the out. So we created a whole encasement for the window.    Gillian: Wow.    Anne: So that that blocked any potential sound that could potentially get in. And then we put the studio right up against it. And so that's how we blocked our window. So we made sure there was absolutely no way that sound could get in from the outside on these walls. So it's a room within a room. And so my acoustic panels are four inches thick. And they have Rockwool insulation and that's something you can get at Home Depot. It's awesome. It's really cost effective. It's not expensive. And these were all DIY panels that were made. And I'm gonna give a big shout out to Tim Tippetts. He's got a great YouTube video on how to make them. They're all four inches thick and they sit just slightly off the wall.    Gillian: Yeah.    Anne: So that way you have a little bit of spacing in between the panels and the wall for the sound to kind of just -- if it bounces on that wall, it'll come back in through the panel, which is four inches thick. So that you get I think the highest amount of sound absorption that you can using the panels. And if they aren't using the panels and they're using blankets, again, those blankets are giving you a certain level of absorption. Not quite as much I think as the four inch thick panels with Rockwool in there, but again, it's your choice. And I hang them everywhere. I have a ton of them in here. I also have clouds that are up above me with the same kind of thing. And then outside of my studio, because I want the outside of my studio to be quiet as well, I also have panels hung out there as well.    Gillian: See, that is just like an impressive setup, and thank you, Tim Tippetts. I know he was the previous BOSS audio guest, and that's awesome that he did all of those things for your studio. And that's just what I would say the difference between a Pro VO setup and a beginner VO setup. You gotta start somewhere, and I think that isolation is really important. And obviously, any advice we give, and this will be what I keep saying on the series, is just take what we say and apply it to your situation. Because unless we're working one-on-one, like either Anne or I working with you, there's no way to know exactly what your situation is.    But when you're starting out, I think that — I mean even if a few people built those things that Tim has a video on it and built those panels and just had them in your home office, behind you, around you, it'll help. You don't need to start with a room within a room, even though that's an amazing setup and it sounds great. And all studios are built with rooms within rooms and floating floors so that there's no sound coming from the outside world. But yeah, I think we got a really good foundation of home studio verse pro studio, how to get your space set up. And I think on the next episode, we should really dive in for the BOSSes on like what you need for a beginner home studio setup. What do you think?    Anne: Absolutely. So guys, when you are thinking about getting into voice acting, you must also think about where in your home is a good place for that studio, because you can have an amazing voice, but if you can't deliver the audio, a good quality audio to your client, you're not gonna be a very successful voice actor. So absolutely very important. But one thing I will say to give you all hope, in case you're overwhelmed at this point, is that once you get a home studio setup, like I have a home studio setup, you're pretty much good to go. I mean, your stress is over. You don't have to worry about it much after that, outside of your equipment failing, but your space, if your space is set up, it's set up, right?    Gillian: The investment is forever.    Anne: Right? Yeah. Foregoing any kind of natural disaster, right, or emergency, it stands and it will absorb your sound appropriately, and you won't have to worry about it again. So that's what I love (laughs).    Gillian: Yeah. And I love, Anne, all you shared with me because obviously I work in all these big studios, but I can't say that I've been given a tour of anyone's booth yet (laughs). So you know, hearing how you set it up and all of those things, I think it'd be great for BOSSes to know, and you taught me a little bit today too.    Anne: Awesome. Well, Gillian, thank you so much. I'm looking forward to our next episode. BOSSes, simple mission, big impact, 100 voices, one hour, $10,000 four times a year. BOSSes, visit 100Voiceswhocare.org to join in. All right. Also, a big shout-out to our sponsor, ipDTL. You too can connect and network like BOSSes, like Gillian and I; find out more at ipdtl.com. Thanks so much, guys. We'll see you next week. Bye.    Gillian: Bye.   Join us next week for another edition of VO BOSS with your host Anne Ganguzza. And take your business to the next level. 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Andy Schoonover was frustrated that, despite paying $1,200 a month for coverage, his insurance refused to pay for his daughter's $8,000 ear infection procedure. Foregoing his insurance led him to develop a solution that could help those who are uninsured. He founded CrowdHealth. He shares that the idea behind CrowdHealth is medical health crowdfunding, which is a return to the notion of neighbors helping each other when someone is ill. Their goal is to build an alternative to the current healthcare system.  The community has the freedom to choose their healthcare providers without worrying about how much their medical procedures would cost. Members who dealt with similar circumstances even choose to contribute more. This makes Andy very optimistic that their service gives more hope for everybody to finally receive the real care that they deserve.Quick Guide01:10 Introduction05:40 How insurance works09:03 How does CrowdHealth work17:00 Taking care of the uninsured19:44 The original goal of insurance and what it has become29:01 Negotiating for a better healthcare33:12 A twisted symbiotic relationship42:02 Get uninsured and join CrowdHealth46:42 How healthcare workers can get involved52:05 An alternative healthcare system developingGet to know our guestAndy Schoonover saw the benefits of being uninsured and he developed CrowdHealth, a solution that can help uninsured individuals receive affordable healthcare.“So, you have the buyers of healthcare, which are health insurance plans, who want the price to go up. You have the sellers of healthcare, who are the big hospital systems, and it's more and more so. They both want the price to go up. So, this doesn't take a Ph.D. in economics, if the buyer and the seller want the price to go up, guess what the price is going up, right? Hospitals want the price to go up. Insurance Plans want the price to go up, the price is going up. And that's just how our system works. Unfortunately.” - Andy SchoonoverConnect with himTwitter: https://twitter.com/schoonoverandy https://twitter.com/JoinCrowdHealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joincrowdhealth/Website: www.joincrowdhealth.comEpisode snippets07:03 - 08:10 - What's riskier than being uninsured?10:12 - 10:51 - Doctors are dictated what they can and can't do17:33 - 18:51 - Negotiating with hospitals to lower the patient's bill20:43 - 21:45 - Benefits of being uninsured32:05 - 32:57 - Two people not allowed in the community40:02 - 42:01 - Unnecessary work doctors go through that's not related to patient care53:02 - 54:24 - Building an alternative system with things built differently Contact Stay Off My Operating TableTweet with us: Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts Jack Heald: @JackHeald5 Learn more: Get Dr. Ovadia's book Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon. Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts visit Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health visit Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com Theme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings

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Dr Jordan B Peterson and Tulsi Gabbard discuss her time in the armed forces, the concerns over women serving, crony capitalism, the Republican party, and the proxy war the US is waging against Russia. Tulsi first served in elected office in the Hawaii State House of Representatives when she was 21 years old. Due to the attacks on 9/11, she enlisted in the Army National Guard. In 2004, she gave up an easy re-election campaign and volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the 29th Brigade Combat Team where she served in a medical unit. After returning home in 2006, Tulsi worked in the U.S. Senate as a legislative aide to the late Senator Danny Akaka, who was Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. She then volunteered for a second Middle East deployment as a Platoon Leader. Having experienced firsthand the true cost of war, Tulsi ran for United States Congress at age 31, vowing to honor the lives and sacrifice of her brothers and sisters in uniform. She prevailed in a difficult election and went on to serve in Congress for eight years as a member of the Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Foreign Affairs Committees. Foregoing a run for re-election to Congress, she ran as a Presidential candidate in the Democratic Party in 2020. Tulsi puts country before party and approaches every issue, domestic and foreign, based on ensuring the safety, security, and freedom of the American people. 

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To have the problem of finishing a campaign milestone and have your players still wanting more, even though the story is over, is a much better problem to have than your players being bored because there is no end in sight.How many campaigns have you been a part of that have languished and died because of a lack of payoff. Is your gaming group losing steam? Are you scrambling to wrap up story arcs? We address these challenges and more as we discuss how we think many stories are better for having an ending.Our Website: https://icastspells.comOur Twitter: @passive_podcastOur Email: passiveaggropod@protonmail.comShow Breakdown:0:00: Intro02:40: TTRPG News16:19: Main Topic18:32: Personal examples of TTRPG campaigns that suffered from having shaky conclusions.22:30: Consider playing your TTRPG campaign in chapters.27:23: How unclear campaign goals can affect pacing.29:20: The fantasy of the never-ending campaign can stand in the way of good games.32:03: How many times have you as a GM/DM had to scramble to tie up a campaign?33:42: Examples of TTRPG systems that nudge players toward campaign conclusions.35:39: Foregoing a game's natural conclusion can prevent you from trying other things that you might find you enjoy.37:52: Framing the conclusion of your game.45:40: Outro47:31: Absolute Mayhem

We sat down with 3x Olympic medalist, 7x world champion Katie Hoff to discuss a big topic, especially for teenage women in swimming: Going Pro versus competing in the NCAA. With Olympian and world champion Regan Smith announcing her decision to turn professional after competing at Stanford for one year, we wanted a perspective from someone who had made this decision and seen how it played out in their career.

HEALTH NEWS   Hyaluranic acid, a naturally occurring compound, awakens stem cells to repair damaged muscle 'A banana a day': Starch supplement may reduce the risk of some hereditary cancers Running reduces risk of death regardless of duration, speed Eating processed foods is hurting your brain, study says: Even '2 cookies' can affect health Sharing memories with toddlers helps their well-being into adulthood What the Amish can teach us about health and happiness   Hyaluranic acid, a naturally occurring compound, awakens stem cells to repair damaged muscle University of Ottawa (Ontario), August 4 2022 A new study published in the journal Science reveals a unique form of cell communication that controls muscle repair. In damaged muscle, stem cells must work together with immune cells to complete the repair process, yet how these cells coordinate to ensure the efficient removal of dead tissue before making new muscle fibers has remained unknown. The scientists have now shown that a natural substance called hyaluronic acid, which is used in cosmetics and injections for osteoarthritis, is the key molecule that manages this fundamental interaction. "When muscles get damaged, it is important for immune cells to quickly enter the tissue and remove the damage before stem cellsbegin repair," said Dr. Jeffrey Dilworth, senior scientist at the University of Ottawa and senior author on the study. "Our study shows that muscle stem cells are primed to start repair right away, but the immune cells maintain the stem cells in a resting state while they finish the cleanup job. After about 40 hours, once the cleanup job is finished, an internal alarm goes off in the muscle stem cells that allows them to wake up and start repair." Dr. Dilworth and his team identified hyaluronic acid as the key ingredient in this internal alarm clock that tells muscle stem cells when to wake up. When muscle damage occurs, stem cells start producing and coating themselves with hyaluronic acid. Once the coating gets thick enough, it blocks the sleep signal from the immune cells and causes the muscle stem cells to wake up. "Interestingly, aging is associated with chronic inflammation, muscle weakness and a reduced ability of muscle stem cells to wake up and repair damage,. "If we could find a way to enhance hyaluronic acid production in the muscle stem cells of older people it might help with muscle repair." 'A banana a day': Starch supplement may reduce the risk of some hereditary cancers Universities of Newcastle and Leeds (UK), August 4, 2022 Resistant starches (RS) are carbohydrates that pass undigested through the small intestine and are digested, or fermented, in the large intestine. They are present in plant-based foods including beans, oats, breakfast cereals, rice, cooked and cooled pasta, peas, and slightly unripe bananas. RS forms part of dietary fiber, which is known to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer and many other non-communicable diseases. Researchers at Newcastle University and the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom found that a RS powder supplement may help prevent cancer in people with Lynch syndrome. Lynch syndrome, an inherited condition, predisposes people to colon cancer, gastric cancer, and several other cancers. The experts ran a multinational trial involving almost 1,000 people with Lynch syndrome. They gave the participants a 30g dose of RS for an average of two years. The supplementation did not affect colorectal cancers as expected. However, unexpectedly, its protective potential was most apparent in the upper digestive tract, where cancers are aggressive and not usually caught early.The  trial analyzed the long-term effects of aspirin and RS on cancer onset in patients with Lynch syndrome. The dose used was equivalent to eating one slightly unripe banana daily. Bananas at this stage resist breakdown in the small intestine, reaching the large intestine and feeding the microbiome there. They found no difference in the number of colorectal cancer cases. However, fewer participants receiving the supplement developed non-colorectal LS cancers compared to those taking the placebo.   Running reduces risk of death regardless of duration, speed Iowa State University,  July 29, 2022   Running 5 minutes daily can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease-related death   Running for only a few minutes a day or at slow speeds may significantly reduce a person's risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to someone who does not run, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.    Researchers studied 55,137 adults between the ages of 18 and 100 over a 15-year period to determine whether there is a relationship between running and longevity. In the study period, 3,413 participants died, including 1,217 whose deaths were related to cardiovascular disease. In this population, 24 percent of the participants reported running as part of their leisure-time exercise.    Compared with non-runners, the runners had a 30 percent lower risk of death from all causes and a 45 percent lower risk of death from heart disease or stroke. Runners on average lived three years longer compared to non-runners. Also, to reduce mortality risk at a population level from a public health perspective, the authors concluded that promoting running is as important as preventing smoking, obesity or hypertension. The benefits were the same no matter how long, far, frequently or fast participants reported running. Benefits were also the same regardless of sex, age, body mass index, health conditions, smoking status or alcohol use.   The study showed that participants who ran less than 51 minutes, fewer than 6 miles, slower than 6 miles per hour, or only one to two times per week had a lower risk of dying compared to those who did not run. Runners who ran less than an hour per week have the same mortality benefits compared to runners who ran more than three hours per week. Thus, it is possible that the more may not be the better in relation to running and longevity.      Eating processed foods is hurting your brain, study says: Even '2 cookies' can affect health Yale University, August 3, 2022 Although it's obvious that a diet of hot dogs and ice cream won't lead to a healthy physical life, new research illuminates how ultra-processed foods can also cause a significant decrease in brain function. Research presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in San Diego outlined how foods such as instant noodles, sugary drinks and frozen meals all play a factor in a faster rate of cognitive decline. "Just 100 calories of processed foods can affect your physical health. So, that's two cookies." Research has linked ultra-processed food consumption to health problems like obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancers.  That's because they cause inflammation, which can affect neurotransmitters in the brain. Processed foods also operate on a micro level with billions and billions of bacteria cells that (impair) functioning." The findings found that participants who were getting 20% or more of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods saw a far faster decline in cognitive performance over the span of six to 10 years versus people with diets containing few processed foods.   Sharing memories with toddlers helps their well-being into adulthood University of Otago (New Zealand), August 3 2022 How mothers share memories with their children during toddlerhood impacts mental health and well-being in early adulthood, a University of Otago study has shown. Researchers found 21-year-olds told more coherent stories about turning points in their lives if their mothers were taught new conversational techniques two decades earlier. These adults also reported fewer symptoms of depression and greater self-esteem compared to adults in the study whose mothers interacted with them as usual. The study, published in Journal of Research in Personality, is a long-term follow-up of a reminiscing intervention in which 115 mothers of toddlers were assigned to either a control group or taught to use elaborative reminiscing for a year. Elaborative reminiscing involves open, enriched, and responsive conversations with children about shared experiences of everyday events. This is the first study to show long-term benefits of mother-child reminiscing for emerging adult development.   What the Amish can teach us about health and happiness University of Tennessee, July 29, 2022  Often viewed as outcasts by mainstream society, the Amish may seem downright bizarre to the average American. Foregoing technological advancements that many of us would be lost without, the Amish have created a way of life that fosters a connection with the land and environment, while also cultivating an impressive sense of community. And they are healthy -- exceedingly so. The Amish rarely experience disorders like cancer or cardiovascular disease, seemingly able to bypass illness altogether. What's their secret?   One of the most striking aspects of the Amish is how they lead their lives, free from modern inventions like electricity, telephones, cars and the myriad of gadgets most of us consider so essential for our productivity and happiness. This high level of daily physical activity helps to keep their obesity rates low and cardiovascular health in top form.    "The Amish were able to show us just how far we've fallen in the last 150 years or so in terms of the amount of physical activity we typically perform. Their lifestyle indicates that physical activity played a critical role in keeping our ancestors fit and healthy."  One of the main contributors to stress is the speed at which we move, think and process. We are bombarded with sensory information at every turn.    Not so with the Amish. Their communities are based on patience and a slower way of being. Competition is frowned upon, while cooperation and harmony are respected. Social support is strong. Through traditional gender roles, each person has a valued part to play within the community.   The study published in Scientific Research discovered that mental health is enhanced by the structure of Amish society. Martial stability, mutual support, a secure parental base and care for the elderly were found to be contributing factors in cultivating happiness and contentment.   Moreover, the Amish tend to have low vaccination rates. Instead, they rely on clean living and a healthy diet of homegrown, organic produce, raw dairy and nourishing fats to keep immunity strong.

A frog-king, a black book, the Soggy Court, and a witch's cottage…things are strange here in Downfall. Foregoing any further exploration, however, they have decided to row into the center of the Murky Lake. Now our party must creep through Bavlorna's halls and see what secrets she might be hiding. We continue The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Starring: Troy as Usagi Alex as Richard Josh as Corus Tyler as Chinnopio   Want to leave a comment? -Email therancorsbrothel@gmail.com.  -Follow us on Twitter @Rancors_Brothel.  

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A candid interview with Elizabeth Rosenberg, a C-Suite leader turned entrepreneur embracing her authentic self without apologies.Time Stamps: [1:12] - A little bit about Elizabeth [2:10] -Overcoming the imposter syndrome [3:47] -Her corporate career journey [7:15] - Her freelancing career [13:38] - What a health and wellness and journey plan might look like for you [15:40] - Her migraine experience and alternative healing [21:40] - About her good advice company that she founded 2 years ago [29:22] - Creating her brand new business  [35:47]- The best part of having her business -–Connect with Elizabeth:WebsiteInstagramTwitter LinkedInConnect with Alessia:Text me! 949.541.0951Instagram: @corporatedropoutofficial and @alessiacitro__TikTok: @alessiacitro__Show Support:If you enjoy this podcast please Rate, Review, Subscribe and SHARE this out on Apple Podcasts at The Corporate Dropout Podcast Big shout out to our team that makes this show possible!If you are looking to start your own podcast or join the network, hit up @upstarterpods on Instagram! 

In this episode, Josiah and Derek talk about some hot topics and current events. Join us for this conversation as we peel back the layers on the following topics: *Brian Flores Sues the Giant *What is the Rooney Rule? *Why 80% of Jobs Are Never Advertised *2 Biblical Groups That Hated Each Other & What It Can Teach Us Today *Are You Even Watching the Olympics? *Nigeria In The Winter Olympics?!?! *Is $80,000 Worth It? *SuperBowl Thoughts For More Inspiration & Life Changing Messages SUBSCRIBE ►►►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC36Wt2UBiPnlTQZdXtjZamg?sub_confirmation=1 FaceBook → https://www.facebook.com/AllThingsPerformance1 Twitter → https://twitter.com/JosiahIgono Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/allthingsperformancellc LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiah-igono-phd-cscs-926bb2172 All Things Performance → https://www.atplions.com Get My Books: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Daddy-Tough-Josiah-Igono/dp/0578987287 https://www.scribd.com/book/542180313/Unconventional-Leadership FREE Classes → https://atperformance.thinkific.com/courses Download Our Podcast: iTunes → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-performance #JosiahIgono#AllThingsPerformance #ATPerformancellc #YouAreNecessary #consulting, #development, #mentalhealth, #mentalcoaching, #mentaltoughness #mentalskills #performancepsychology

It's been a minute since we published an episode! In this episode, we have an intimate conversation with Bernie about her decision to not go to residency after medical school to lead the Freedom Community Clinic. Facilitated by Nicole and questions from the audience, Bernie talks more about her journey of coming to that decision while in medical school, her thoughts on the limitations of the medical system and changing from within, and why we need to imagine and create new systems like the Freedom Community Clinic to provide the healing and care that our communities deserve. 4:00 An overview of Bernie's journey to not go to residency and lead Freedom Community Clinic in Oakland 20:00 On the emotional journey and hardship of deciding to not go to residency 24:00 On Bernie's thoughts and pushback on being our "ancestors' wildest dreams" 26:30 On what Bernie will use her MD for/how medical school was valuable for her life journey 28:50 On why we deserve to lead and create our own systems when the majority of hospital CEOs don't even have MDs lol 29:50 On why Bernie cannot be part of DEI recruitment efforts for medical school 35:00 Conversation between Nicole and Bernie on what is healing; influential books, people, habits; and why institutions don't wanna see you rested and healed 45:30 On building community relationships and Freedom Community Clinic while in medical school 50:20 On patient relationships at Freedom Community Clinic vs. the hospital 51:20 How leading Freedom Community Clinic has changed Bernie's perception of healing and community 53:40 Nicole and Bernie's advice on pursuing creativity while in medicine 56:30 Bernie's future plans and dreams 1:00:32 Bernie's thoughts on self-mentorship 1:05:00 Q&A on mentors outside of medicine, why we cannot let these institutions silence us, and tapping into our aliveness Recorded on Sept 30, 2021

Show Summary:In today's WIN, we discuss winter is coming, concussions in kids, leaving free money on the table, and more school shootings?Leave A Voice Memo, Review The Show, & Follow Us HereIntroduction:We talk about Sarah's absence and preview our first listener makeover episode.Main Show:Sarah's W.I.N's:None.  Sarah is still injured.Peter's W.I.N's:Peter starts a conversation about the frequency and sadness of school shootings.  We discuss some of the reasons this may be happening and how as parents we are dealing with it in our own households.Concussions in youth sports are a major problem.  We discuss what sports they are most prevalent in, some of the causes, and how to “prevent” them.  We also talk about some of the garbage marketing that goes on around helmets.Gary's W.I.N's:Gary talks about the rising cost of energy and how expensive it's going to be to heat our homes this winter.  We discuss the many reasons why gas and oil prices are rising.  We also detail some ways we can proactively reduce our heating expenses this winter.A large number of American's do not use their 401K's and work and amongst those that do, many do not contribute enough to get their employers matching contribution.  This is an important part of your compensation package and if you are not getting the match you are leaving “free” money on the table and in your employer's pocket.Fan Feedback:NoneResources:None

Connor LaRocque was an unfocused, C student, from Canada that went on to university with the idea of becoming a lawyer. Connor found he didn't have the energy for court and instead found himself doing door to door sales. He says having doors slammed in his face built resilience, and he was able to develop a philosophy through failure. After university, Connor started cold calling schools looking to talk to and motivate kids. Within five months he had spoken to over 2000 students about mindset. One of his mindset hacks was that the secret to living is giving. Foregoing his college graduation ceremony, Connor instead attended a motivational event. He believed the investment was worth it because it only takes meeting that one person to change your life. Beyond that, he aimed to search for the opportunities to help others, as he believed it would come back ten-fold. The more he started to embrace who he was, the more he continued to grow. He's developed a priming ritual to start his day. He visualizes targets and goals regarding whom he wants to be. What You'll Learn: The value of mentoring events and mastermind groups. How to maximize your energy and use it effectively. The importance of a daily routine. How following your passion will take you the furthest. Favorite Quote: “Fear is just a thought, and thoughts can be changed.” — Connor LaRocque Connect with Pierce... Instagram — HERE Facebook — HERE -- Have you ever felt a pull to do something more? Have you ever wanted to start a business? Have you ever wanted to learn from experts who are actually DOING it? If so, The Young Entrepreneur Show is just for you! On the show, Pierce Showe sits down with extraordinary entrepreneurs who have one thing in common. They are in their teens and 20s achieving at an extremely high-level OR are older now but enjoyed great successes early on. Also, Pierce will share lessons he has learned along the way of his entrepreneurial journey and all the things he wished that he would've learned in school.