Podcasts about Formative

Few artists have a career as unique and prolific as today's guest, Richmond Virginia's own, Nickelus F. Over multiple decades, F has dazzled listeners with his ridiculous technical skills as an MC, the authenticity and honesty in his subject matter, and his production chops that feature a degree of stylistic variety that was always impressively pulled off. With that said, he's recently taken aim at carving out what will eventually be known as the “Nickelus F sound”. And in this episode, he talks about this pursuit through the lens of his terrific new album, The Undisputed, dives into his artistic process as an MC and producer, and reflects on key lessons he's learnt from previous chapters in his career. You rarely hear such wisdom, honesty, and genuine excitement from one of rap's OGs. Don't miss this. The Plug (1:01). The Interview (2:34). Formative hip-hop connections (2:59). Current chapter of F's career and lasting legacy (7:03). Learning from earlier eras of F's career (14:42). Improving as an MC over time (22:00). Writing process (26:09). Richmond music scene (33:47). The Undisputed as Nickelus F's “North Star” (41:35). Honing in on the fundamentals of rap on The Undisputed (44:57). The “Nickelus F sound” (47:37). Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (59:53). Support Trick Dice Records here: https://www.trickdice.co/  Buy/stream The Undisputed here: https://nickelusf.bandcamp.com/album/the-undisputed  Follow Nickelus F on Twitter here: https://x.com/NickelusF  Follow Nickelus F on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nickelusf/?hl=en  Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING -- Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/ Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patron, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast  Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com  

Grammy-winning songwriter and artist Sebastian Kole (aka Pynk Beard) joins Joel Blackstock on the Discover Heal Grow podcast to unpack the intersections of Southern heritage, creative deconstruction, and finding authentic human connection in a digital world. From the pews of his parents' church in Birmingham, Alabama, to the national stage, Pynk Beard's journey is a masterclass in artistic evolution. In this episode, Sebastian and Joel dive deep into the cultural cross-pollination of country, hip-hop, and gospel — viewing them all as deeply connected "working man's music." Sebastian explains how his album Sugar and Salt serves as a deconstruction of what it means to be a Black man in Alabama, and why dying his beard pink became his ultimate creative calling card and a visual rebellion against industry elitism. Beyond the music, the conversation shifts into profound psychological territory. They explore Sebastian's early experiences with therapy for anger management, the therapeutic value of art, and Taproot Therapy Collective's innovative neurological approaches to healing (including EMDR, brainspotting, and subcortical brain modulation). (Plus, you won't want to miss Sebastian's unusual but brilliant foil-free baked potato recipe at the end of the episode!) Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction: Pynk Beard's viral success and transitioning to center stage 00:01:36 - The inescapable influence of Birmingham, Alabama & Southern bluntness 00:06:03 - Genre-bending: The shared roots of country, hip-hop, and soulful storytelling 00:08:11 - Formative influences: Tom Petty, Nirvana, and the Forrest Gump soundtrack 00:12:59 - Sugar and Salt: Deconstructing identity, inner conflicts, and the "grits divide" 00:22:59 - Connecting to the inner child through honest artistic reflection 00:35:14 - Navigating conflict, early encounters with racism, and the power of dialogue 00:37:36 - How childhood therapy and anger management shaped Sebastian's music 00:41:51 - The shifting music industry, upcoming book, and prioritizing human connection 00:46:44 - The philosophy behind the "Pink Beard" persona & anti-elitist art 01:00:00 - Sebastian's perfect baked potato recipe (No foil required!) 01:01:39 - Taproot Therapy's mission: Brainspotting, EMDR, and reinventing neurology Connect with Pynk Beard (Sebastian Kole): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pynkbeard X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/pynkbeard About Discover Heal Grow & Taproot Therapy Collective: Hosted by Joel Blackstock, the Discover Heal Grow podcast explores the psychological impulses of artists, creators, and innovators. Taproot Therapy Collective is a Birmingham-based clinic focused on bringing unique, relational psychological approaches to Alabama, specializing in advanced neurological therapies like brainspotting to heal subcortical trauma. Learn more about Taproot Therapy: https://gettherapybirmingham.com Listen to more episodes: https://discoverhealgrow.podbean.com #PynkBeard #SebastianKole #DiscoverHealGrow #TaprootTherapy #JoelBlackstock #CountryMusic #BirminghamAL #MusicTherapy #EMDR #Brainspotting #SouthernHeritage #SugarAndSalt

His People – 06/04/2026 – Van Mylar | on Christian colleges standing on formative education. For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

Joining Pippa Hudson is Basil Manuel, Executive Director of NAPTOSA, to help make sense of the findings and what they reveal about pressure in schools, teacher conduct, and the broader system challenges facing education today. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scripture treats the tongue as one of the most revealing and formative things about us.

“Our values are also meant to be adjectives.” – Brent RempeWelcome to episode 234 of The CUInsight Experience podcast with your hosts, Randy Smith, co-founder of CUInsight, and Jill Nowacki, President and CEO of Humanidei.This episode is sponsored by Trellance. Trellance is a leading technology partner for credit unions, delivering innovative technology solutions to help credit unions achieve more. With a comprehensive suite of analytics, cloud and talent solutions, the Trellance team ensures credit unions increase efficiency, manage risk, and improve member experience. Learn more here!In this new 2026 season, Jill and I will have conversations centered around leadership, credit unions, and living our best lives. We will have some of the most respected leaders from around credit unions who we are grateful to call friends join us in the discussion from time to time too.This week on the podcast, we are happy to welcome back Brent W. Rempe, President and CEO of First Alliance Credit Union. He joins us to discuss the importance of having and modeling values as a leader. Together, we talk about how values are often easy to name but much harder to put into operation, especially when leaders are faced with difficult decisions such as having to have accountability conversations, enact organizational change, and/or balance mission with financial realities.Listen in as Brent shares how his own values were shaped through early life experiences, Catholic social teaching, and years in the credit union movement, and how those influences continue to guide his leadership today as something that must be actively put into practice rather than just documented and/or stated. We also reflect on how values show up in real organizational work—how they are tested in moments of conflict, how they can be clarified via simple grounding questions, and how important it is to separate technical mistakes from deeper values misalignment.Throughout our conversation, we also challenge the idea that values belong solely on a wall or in a strategic plan and instead explore how they become real via consistent behavior, honest reflection, and accountability at every level of leadership—with Brent also walking us through how First Alliance redefined its mission, vision, and values via a collaborative, employee-driven process.Later, we talk about the very real tension between mission and margin, the importance of keeping things simple enough to remember, and why service must be more than a slogan if it's going to be at all meaningful. By the end of our conversation, we land on a shared truth: values are not what an organization claims but are what it does when no one is watching and when decisions get hard. Enjoy our conversation with Brent Rempe! Find the full show notes on cuinsight.com.Connect with Brent:Brent W. Rempe, C.E.O. & President of First Alliance Credit Unionfirstalliancecu.com Brent: LinkedInFirst Alliance Credit Union: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTokSubscribe on: Apple Podcasts and SpotifyBooks mentioned on The CUInsight Experience podcast: Book ListShow notes from this episode:Sponsor: TrellanceTV series mentioned: The Lion GuardArticle mentioned: Harvard Business Review - “Building Your Company's Vision”Book mentioned: Good to Great by Jim CollinsShout-out: Jerry I. PorrasShout-out: Sam PlesterShout-out: Mission Brands ConsultingShout-out: Kristina KovacevicShout-out: Callahan & AssociatesBook mentioned: CEO Excellence by Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, & Vikram MalhotraShout-out: McKinsey & CompanyShout-out: WEOKIE Federal Credit UnionBook mentioned: Callahan's Strategic Growth Framework by Jon JeffreysPrevious guests mentioned in this episode: Brent Rempe (#182); Oscar Porras (#23 & CUInsight Network episode)In This Episode:[2:30] - Brent reflects on how his values have been shaped by his mother's servant leadership, resilience, and community commitment.[4:32] - Formative experiences in Catholic social teaching and cooperative principles also guide how Brent applies his values as C.E.O.[6:46] - Brent believes that difficult offboarding decisions require balancing values and accountability despite personal emotional strain.[8:07] - Hear how, when challenges arise, Brent focuses on collective outcomes and addressing problems directly.[9:32] - Jill argues that alignment creates clarity, peace, and better self-awareness.[12:57] - Brent asserts that leadership is action demonstrated via accountability, humility, and choosing others' interests over your own.[16:28] - Jill argues that values only count when actually put into action and not just on paper.[18:16] - Collaborative, staff-driven renewal of values strengthens alignment with purpose and direction.[21:16] - Simple, employee-created values can build ownership, alignment, and stronger organizational performance.[23:25] - Hear how having too many values can actually do more harm than good.[25:07] - Brent agrees and adds that values must be few, memorable, and clearly structured so that employees can consistently recall and apply them.[27:04] - Brent treats people with grace and multiple chances but also has to make hard decisions when growth stops.[31:04] - It's important for community service to prioritize underserved members and not just meet basic expectations or performance metrics.[34:52] - Hear how Brent has aligned leadership evaluation with mission-driven excellence.[37:56] - Discover how Jill models consistency.[40:01] - Brent regards C.E.O. leadership as constantly reinforcing values while encouraging progress and connection and avoiding complacency.[41:47] - Brent and Jill believe that authenticity, consistency, and passion are components of great leadership.[42:19] - Brent reveals that routinely spending time with his son helps him stay grounded.Send us Fan Mail

Yes, we're talking about sandwiches — which, to Bradley, almost constitute a religion. What matters most is not the food itself but the human connections that surround it: the first po'boy that made him fall for New Orleans, the brisket at a Texas wedding that defined a circle of loved ones and the fish sandwich in Bellevue that made him feel like an adult for the first time. Plus, Bradley responds to a listener who challenges his description of Mayor Mamdani as "a nice guy" and assesses Ben Thompson's argument that defusing opposition to data centers is quite simple: just give people money.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter and follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack.

Jim Sennett is the manager of repair programs at AAA (American Automobile Association), where he oversees the Approved Auto Repair network of roughly 6,000 shops across the country, about 5,000 independents and 1,000 dealerships, along with the club's emerging technologies work on EVs and hybrids. He came up through Goodyear, starting as a tire changer and working through alignment tech, service advisor, service manager, and store manager across two stints with the company. Between his Goodyear years and his current role he spent nearly a decade in law enforcement before returning to the industry.Jim has been with AAA for 12 years and serves as Vice Chair of the ASE Education Foundation, which puts him at the center of how the industry is responding to the technician shortage in auto repair; both through the certification side and through the apprenticeship program AAA built with NAPA to bring new people into the trade.In this episode…The technician shortage in auto repair stopped being an abstract talking point around 2022-2023, when AAA's approved shops started telling Jim Sennett the same thing in different words: the tows keep coming, the waiting rooms keep filling up, and there's nobody behind the bay door to do the work. AAA's response was to stop waiting for the trade-school pipeline to fix itself and build a parallel one, partnering with NAPA on an apprenticeship program designed to take someone out of a grocery store, a fast-food job, or a closed-down factory and turn them into a working technician in 18 to 24 months.Jim walks through the actual mechanics: $300 a year per person, free for shops already running NAPA, but built parts-supplier agnostic so O'Reilly, Advance, and AutoZone shops are not locked out. The program is self-paced and mentor-based inside the shop, and the apprentice finishes with four ASE certifications; brakes, steering and suspension, A/C, and electrical. He also gets into why the recruiting pitch itself is part of the problem. The trade is still being sold as the "Cooter from Dukes of Hazzard" job; greasy coveralls, wrench in hand, when the actual work is a laptop in one hand and a diagnostic tool in the other. The shortage closes faster when the marketing catches up to what the job has become.The other thread worth following is Jim's story about a Buffalo shop owner who was a few months from closing. Jim sat down with him, looked at the numbers, and made him do two things first: raise labor rates and raise parts margins. The shop is now operating out of its second, bigger location.Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [01:14] Introducing Jim Sennett and his role at AAA[02:45] Early career path from college into a general service technician role at Goodyear[04:26] Overseeing AAA's Approved Auto Repair program[08:49] The three-decade partnership between AAA and NAPA[09:40] Reframing the technician's image in the modern trade[10:36] Formative lessons from Goodyear's management training[13:28] Addressing the technician shortage through the AAA/NAPA apprenticeship[17:30] Rescuing a Buffalo shop through disciplined pricing and margin strategy[21:06] Leading with a firm, fair, and consistent standard[24:35] The under-promise, over-deliver principle and the Five Guys case study[26:48] Closing reflections and hometown conversationResources mentioned in this episode:Jim Sennett on LinkedInAmerican Automobile AssociationASE Education FoundationTread PartnersGain Traction Podcast on YouTubeGain Traction Podcast WebsiteMike Edge on LinkedInQuotable Moments:“These men and women are professional people out there, you got a laptop in your hand now, you're doing more work on a computer than you are turning wrenches.""You find the right person, the right personality for you, and we'll give you a program, and we'll make them into a technician in 18 months to two years.""Always be firm, fair and consistent every day.""I'm always a fan of under-promising and over-delivering.""If you can't be your word, or you can't have someone that believes in you, it kind of sets a bad foundation and we know what happens with bad foundations, the building tends to crumble."Action Steps:Audit your labor rates and parts margins this week, raise both if the math says so.Enroll one career-changer in the AAA/NAPA apprenticeship at $300 a year and assign a senior tech as mentor.Rewrite your tech job postings to lead with diagnostics, scan tools, and EV work, not wrench-turning.Pick one customer promise: timeline, price, or scope, and engineer the over delivery.Join AAA's Approved Auto Repair program to access the apprenticeship pricing and the nationwide warranty.

Amy Berry PhD has worked in education for more than 20 years as a teacher, researcher, author, and professional learning facilitator. She is the creator of The Engagement Hub and is widely recognised for her work in learner engagement, agency, formative evaluation, and play-based learning. Her work has supported educators across Australia, the United States, Asia, and the Middle East.

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This week my guest is John Glynn, author of the brand new novel (out May 12) “The Lost Book of Lancelot,” a queer retelling of the legend of Camelot that's a great fit for fans of Heated Rivalry and for anyone interested in the legends surrounding the quest for the Holy Grail. Plus, dragons!John's nonfiction debut “Out East: Memoir of a Montauk Summer” was named a best book by Time, Entertainment Weekly, and Cosmopolitan. His writing has appeared in People, Oprah Daily and The Daily Beast.In addition to being an author and freelance writer, John is the editorial director of Hanover Square Press, an imprint of HarperCollins. As an editor, his authors have won the Booker Prize, the Pulitzer, the National Book Award, Grammys, and an Olympic gold medal.We covered:- Formative memories of being read to by his mom when he was little- His early start in publishing as an intern and editorial assistant, and the glamour of going to work everyday in Rockefeller Center for a kid from Western Massachusetts (even though he was photocopying and answering phones)- The two novels he wrote that didn't get published- How working as an editor on other people's books and writing his own books inform each other- How he makes time to write while working a fulltime job- The 13th century French folk tale that sparked the idea for “The Lost Book of Lancelot”- How he started writing the book “just for fun” and “just for me”- The one spot that provides the best chances of him getting some good writing doneConnect with John on Instagram at @glynner85.For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Soviet Era, Crimea's Transfer, and Putin's Formative MythsThe 1950s and 60s represented a "Golden Period" for the Soviet state, during which Nikita Khrushchev transferred Crimea to Ukraine for economic convenience. This era deeply influenced a young Vladimir Putin, who viewed Ukraine not as a separate entity, but as a romanticized extension of Russia—a place for summer vacations and vital industrial output, such as missiles. Finkel notes that this perspective takes Russian dominance for granted, ignoring the history of forced "Russification" and the Holodomor. Meanwhile, American leaders like Bill Clinton and Herbert Hoover are criticized for historically misreading these Russian imperial intentions. Guest: Professor Eugene Finkel. (4/8)1859

Speaker: Simon O'Mahony, Trinity RBC, Carlisle, PA

AFFEN&Co 407, la Collégiale de l’AFFEN avec Camilo RODRIGUEZ, expert de l’IA L’écriture comme premier terrain de bouleversement L’apparition de modèles de langage comme ChatGPT a d’abord été marquée par le phénomène de la triche en milieu scolaire. Les enseignants ont été confrontés à des essais et des rédactions produits en un temps record, d’une pertinence et d’une qualité littéraire telles qu’ils avaient l’impression d’avoir affaire à des « génies littéraires ». Ce constat a immédiatement interrogé la valeur du texte produit par l’élève. De la production littéraire au processus de réflexion Les sources soulignent un changement de paradigme fondamental dans l’apprentissage : Le texte n’est plus une fin en soi : Dans un cadre pédagogique, la production d’un essai littéraire ne devrait pas être l’objectif ultime, mais plutôt un moyen pour démontrer une réflexion. L’importance du processus : Ce qui compte désormais, ce n’est plus seulement le résultat final (le texte écrit), mais tout le cheminement intellectuel, ce que la personne a appris et comment elle a structuré sa pensée derrière l’écrit. Remise en question des méthodes : Le système éducatif français, décrit comme « vieille école » et rigide, s’appuie encore fortement sur l’écrit traditionnel (comme pour les épreuves du Bac), alors que ces méthodes sont aujourd’hui directement challengées par l’IA. La distinction entre les mots et l’action Camilo Rodriguez, l’expert cité, apporte une nuance importante sur la nature de l’écrit généré par l’IA : « Juste des mots » : Un texte produit par une IA, qu’il s’agisse d’un plan de sport personnalisé ou d’un business plan, ne reste que des mots sur du papier. La primauté de l’exécution : L’écrit n’a de valeur que par ce que l’on en fait. Un plan sans exécution ou un business plan sans passage à l’acte ne sert à rien. L’essentiel n’est ni le prompt, ni la réponse écrite, mais l’utilisation concrète de ce résultat. « Parler » à l’IA : une nouvelle forme d’écriture Le concept de « Parler IA » remplace la simple rédaction : Une compétence métier : À l’avenir, ce n’est pas l’IA qui volera le travail des humains, mais plutôt une personne capable de « parler à l’IA » mieux qu’une autre. L’expertise humaine : Savoir quoi demander (le cadrage) et juger de la qualité de la réponse reste une compétence humaine que l’amateur ne possède pas forcément, même s’il dispose de l’outil. En résumé, l’écriture n’est plus perçue comme une simple tâche de rédaction, mais comme une interface de pilotage et un support à l’action, où la valeur se déplace de la forme littéraire vers la pertinence de la stratégie et la capacité d’exécution.

Michele Peter ( @missionswithmcmichie ) is a host, public speaker, @amazingracecda contestant & woman of faith.She joins Ara on this episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss how she found her calling as a social worker, the stories behind her appearances on various TV shows (Family Feud Canada, Amazing Race Canada, etc.), meeting Lily Singh ( @lilly ) and being dubbed her doppelgänger, how she finds healing in entertaining others, her unwavering Christian faith, and so much more.Follow Michele:- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/missionswithmcmichie/)   Timestamps00:19 — Ara introduces this week's guest, Michele Peter01:37 — Formative years; being born in France, facing racism in Canada, etc.09:28 — Seeking a career where she could help others & leverage her passion for art14:04 — Being forced to make an audition video that would change her life18:23 — The most difficult moment she faced on Amazing Race Canada20:40 — Facing inner thoughts / cultural considerations while being on reality TV25:03 — Meeting Lily Singh; being called her doppelgänger28:53 — Her experience with Family Feud Canada32:25 — Has Michele ever bombed on stage?36:32 — Embracing her Christian faith; learning to express it via social media41:23 — Being an outgoing / expressive Tamil woman; the cultural stigmas44:04 — What success looks like to Michele, even if no one is clapping47:08 — Advice she would give her 16-year-old self48:50 — The personal legacy she wants to be remembered for by friends / family50:29 — Creator Confessions01:05:15 — The Wrap UpIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan     Support the show

Geoff Holsclaw and regular guest David Clayton continue their monastic series, exploring how “unexamined strength becomes brittle” while "examined weakness becomes formative." Using desert monasticism as a “laboratory of revelation,” they describe how removing distractions exposes deeper emotions, thoughts, and disordered attachments, all of which invite humility, integration, and grace. They also address caricatures of asceticism as self-striving by framing the practices as the stripping away of self-reliance in order to receive everything by grace.Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection, and learn about our trainings and other resources at embodiedfaith.life.Stay Connected: Check out our Attaching to God 6-Week Learning Cohort.Join the Embodied Faith community to stay connected and get posts, episodes, & resources.Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift (to keep this ad-free without breaking the Holsclaw's bank).

►► GET MY FREE VIDEO & WORKSHEET - SHATTERPROOF YOURSELF LITE!7 SMALL STEPS TO A GIANT LEAP IN YOUR CONFIDENCEIn this episode, Adam Gragg explores the powerful role our ego plays as a protector in our lives. Drawing from personal experiences, coaching insights, and therapeutic approaches like Internal Family Systems, Adam breaks down how self-protection can both serve and sabotage us, often without our awareness. You'll discover how the ego forms in response to past hurt, why it pushes us into drama and defense, and how it can unintentionally hold us back from authentic relationships and growth. This episode offers three practical decisions to recognize and calm your ego, inviting you to lead from your true self with confidence, compassion, and purpose.Get ready to gain new tools for self-awareness, actionable strategies, and a fresh perspective on building connections, starting with yourself.CHAPTERS:00:00 Three decisions to break barriers03:47 Understanding the internal protector08:42 Understanding self-protection and awareness12:13 Formative childhood memories and trauma16:48 Building confidence and self-concept20:08 Learning to trust intuition23:03 Understanding protectors and true self25:11 Practicing gratitude and self-growth30:33 Finding perspective to calm fears31:36 Managing schedules for graduation34:59 Closing thoughts on legacyVisit the Decide Your Legacy Website for More! Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

1. David K. Randall, *The Monster's Bones: The Discovery of T. Rex and How It Shook Our World*. Barnum Brown, born in 1873, was named after showman P.T. Barnum after his brother visited a traveling fair. A formative 2,000-mile trip with his father introduced him to the changing nature of the Earth and the vastness of the American West. Later, at the University of Kansas, he studied under Professor Williston, a veteran of the legendary "bone wars" between Marsh and Cope. Brown excelled in the field due to his physical strength, survival skills, and remarkable patience while extracting fossils. His talent earned him the nickname "Mr. Bones" and led to a prestigious invitation to join Henry Fairfield Osborne's team in New York. (1)1911

Do we believe in the formative power of physical space? Do the items we have around us help shape and form us to fix our eyes on Christ?In this episode, we discuss the reasoning behind new position of both the communion elements and the baptismal tank on Sunday mornings. We also discuss the theological position of believing that space forms us.Resources266 - The Room Matters109 - How to Come to ChurchSpirit and Sacrament: An Invitation to Eucharismatic Worship by Andrew WilsonConnect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

The path to a successful broadcast journalism career doesn't usually start in law school. But that's where Roshini Rajkumar, Boston College class of 1993, started hers. Rajkumar combined a genetic penchant for the cinematic arts with a passion for justice and sticking up for the little guy on her way through big city TV markets of the Midwest. And, then, twenty years ago this month, she turned entrepreneurial and launched a strategic consulting firm that would accompany her "The Crisis Files" podcast and legal analyst expertise. In episode 16 of Formative, we talk about how corporate brands can go awry when riffing on the news cycle; why objectivity ought not be a dirty word in journalism; and how the U.S. Constitution can offer the path out of the terrible crisis besieging her hometown of Minneapolis.

Here in the top FIVE of the most important pop culture moments of my lifetime, we get down into the instances that I've carried with me for almost my entire life - including the single greatest televised pop performance ever, Justin Timberlake being an enemy to women, a frantic hoedown in an attempt to save face, and MORE.... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

What do Paris Hilton going to jail, Beyonce surprise releasing her self titled record in 2013, and the Jonas Brothers' purity rings all have in common...? They were all representative of moments in pop culture that helped define both the zeitgeist and the way that I engaged with pop culture and the world at large going forward. As a millennial woman, y2k and early 2000's pop culture and the things that happened during that time period, particularly to female celebrities, were more formative to my worldview and my relationship with pop culture than anything else. Here are numbers 10 through 6 of some of the most important pop culture moments of my entire lifetime - from y2k, to the mid 2000's, all the way up to the 2010's. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

THEE premiere pop culture commentator, THEE mind behind Higher Learning and Morally Corrupt, and THEE first Black Bachelorette… Rachel Lindsay is here!We dive into Flavor of Love (my favorite topic), Rachel's journey to reality tv, this season of RHOSLC, Meredith and Lisa's combative reunion performance, and where do our Salt Lake ladies go from here?FOLLOW DUMPSTER DIVE ON SOCIALS/POD PLATFORM

In this episode I am joined by British occultists, authors, and creative collaborators Alan Chapman and Duncan Barford. Alan and Duncan reflect on their decades of shared magickal practice and creative collaboration. They recall their first meeting at the secret society the “Illuminates of Thanateros” and muse on the gatekeeping and status games of the Chaos magick scene. They explain why they feel their emphasis on awakening and association with Buddhist writer and self-proclaimed arhat Daniel Ingram has contributed to their being shunned by leading figures in British occultism. Alan and Duncan take a deep dive into their controversial new understanding of Aleister Crowley, address criticism levelled at them, and reveal the idealogical mistake that drove Alan to withdraw one of his biggest public projects. Alan and Duncan also share their current practices, detail how to develop visionary capability, give their best understanding about how magick really works, and offer their advice for those who wish to enter the path of Western occultism. … Video: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep345-magick-awakening-crowley-alan-chapman-duncan-barford Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Meeting at an occult secret society 06:29 - Formative experiences of group magick 07:36 - Should you join the IoT? 07:53 - The importance of group magick 08:19 - Timidity in magickal practice 10:20 - What does magick have to do with enlightenment? 12:03 - Jealousy in spiritual circles 14:38 - Peter Carroll vs Neoplatonism 17:11 - Alan and Duncan's contribution to Chaos Magick 19:07 - Feuds between religionists 20:33 - What kind of person is drawn to Chaos Magick? 22:25 - Gatekeeping and status games 23:10 - The best thing about Chaos Magicians 25:45 - Bad uses of Chaos Magick 28:38 - Being ignored by the magickal community 29:24 - Why were Alan and Duncan ignored? 30:!4 - Controversial association with Daniel Ingram 31:54 - Why did Peter Carroll dislike Alan and Duncan? 33:01 - How to understand magickal results and synchronicities 36:46 - How Duncan's practice has changed over time 40:13- Awakening and the structure of things 43:16 - Alan's current practice 43:57 - The everyday as a basis 45:07 - How to get started in magick 52:35 - Permission and confidence 53:41 - Developing visionary capability 54:55 - Alan's understanding of the path 01:00:32 - Pinnacle of practical magick 01:01:46 - Duncan's Goddess vision 01:03:14 - The basis of the path 01:07:50 - How magick works 01:09:00 - Criticism of Alan abandoning projects 01:16:14 - Sigmund Freud 01:16:57 - Why do people criticise Alan? 01:18:56 - One thing that really annoys Alan 01:20:53 - Resentment and psychological shadow 01:22:43 - Malevolence and denying enlightenment 01:29:26 - A dark occult conference experience 01:31:20 - Envy and counter-initiation 01:33:51 - Creative journey 01:35:49 - The toxic belief in cultural progress 01:39:38 - Ken Wilber's Integral Theory 01:41:10 - Daniel Ingram's pivot to science 01:42:19 - The spirit of the times 01:44:08 - Realising cultural chauvinism 01:49:53 - Desire to do something else 01:51:30 - Source of many problems 01:53:23 - The Crowley project 02:01:15 - Alan's academic approach 02:03:53 - Legal challenges 02:06:34 - Crowley on Chinese wisdom 02:09:05 - Dao De Jing 02:17:24 - Misunderstandings about the Dao De Jing 02:19:03 - Jung's (mis?)undersanding of Asian classics 02:21:06 - Western alchemy and spirit writing 02:23:19 - Two kinds of researchers 02:290:02 - Life of Aleister Crowley 02:31:28 - The Inner Church 02:33:28 - The Bornless Rite 02:35:18 - The Book of the Law 02:45:24 - Crossing the abyss 02:47:39 - Mad or enlightened? 02:52:20 - Liber 31 02:53:53 - Crowley's failures 02:55:57 - Jung and Philip K Dick 02:56:41 - Controversial take on Crowley 03:00:48 - Why follow Crowley's path? Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

Work isn't just something we do — it's something that forms us. In this message, Pastor Tom VanAntwerp explores how our daily work shapes who we are becoming and how God uses ordinary labor to bring His kingdom into the world. Drawing from Romans 12, Genesis 1, and Jesus' prayer that God's will be done “on earth as it is in heaven,” this sermon invites us to see work not as a divide between sacred and secular, but as a primary place of spiritual formation. In this message you'll hear: How work can either form or malform us Why Scripture refuses to separate work from worship How God intends our workplaces to be places where heaven meets earth What it looks like to live an integrated Sunday-to-Monday faith Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Intro/Welcome/InfoEpisode - 473The Couch Co-Op Wheel of Pain!Crom has shown me a path to points for his loyal subjects. New rules incoming. Crom wills it!Topic:A Couch Co-Optional PresentsTop 5 Formative Films of our Youth.These are films you saw early as a child up and just before high school. The films that formed the basis of who you are. (No films from high school or later!)Please DM me your top 5 list before the show and send them to me even if you can't make the recording. We can still read them off. Thank you!Goodbyes/InfoShow Closing Package

CONTINUED  Hyper-Individualism Since 1968 Has Fractured Civic Communion, Demands Rebuilding of Formative Institutions— Richard Reinsch 1865 FARMVILLE VA

Hyper-Individualism Since 1968 Has Fractured Civic Communion, Demands Rebuilding of Formative Institutions— Richard Reinsch — Reinsch argues that American politics is fundamentally undermined by a culture of hyper-individualism—a concept emerging around 1968—that divorces citizens from duty, sacrifice, and relational belonging. This cultural fragmentation has destroyed "civic communion" and social cohesion. To reclaim the republic, Reinschcontends citizens must actively resist the breakdown of formative institutions and work to restore loyalty and commitment through religion, education, family, and military service. 1898 PUERTO RICO

Your future hinges on something surprisingly simple - whether you give thanks to God. In this sermon we look at the formative power of thanksgiving. 

In this episode of PropertyShe, Susan Freeman speaks with Mark Shipman, founding partner of Michael Elliott, to mark his 40th year in real estate. Widely recognised as one of London's leading investment advisers, Mark reflects on his early career, landmark deals, and the evolution of the London property market. He also shares his perspective on current market conditions, international investment trends, and how technology and regulation are reshaping the industry. In this episode, Mark Shipman speaks about: Career beginnings & early influences – upbringing, first roles, mentors, and founding Michael Elliott at 24. Formative deals & Chelsfield – early trades (e.g., Great Newport Street), portfolio transactions, and scaling through the 1990s–2000s. How London's market has evolved – rise of global capital, why international investors choose London (law, stability, culture), and today's buyer mix. Market cycles & shocks – lessons from the early-90s downturn, LTCM (1998), the 2008 crisis, and COVID's long-term impact on confidence and debt. Current investment sentiment – ebb and flow of overseas capital, growth of owner-occupier HQ purchases in prime Mayfair and St James's. Policy and tax headwinds – potential effects of a mansion tax, the end of tax-free shopping, and wider fiscal uncertainty. Public markets & capital structure – REIT discounts, possible sector consolidation, and investor shifts towards lending and AI-linked opportunities. Development and placemaking – examples including Sterling Square and the Fenwick/Bond Street redevelopment; importance of architecture, design, and tenant mix. Hospitality snapshot – strong mid-market hotel performance contrasted with softer ultra-luxury demand. Operator-led transactions – OpCo/PropCo structures and the BBC Maida Vale acquisition involving Hans Zimmer's team. Law and regulation – how the Building Safety Act 2022 is reshaping development risk and timelines. AI in real estate – valuable analytical tool but still dependent on human judgment and negotiation. Advisory approach & lessons – the importance of adaptability, financial understanding, and trusted professional relationships. 

For this Out Takes the theme of the show was ‘eclectic' with a delightful mix including our review of JLo's latest film (and her first ever movie musical), an update... LEARN MORE The post Kiss of the Spiderwoman, BFI London Film Festival 2025 and My Formative Queers appeared first on Out Takes.

In this episode of OnBase, host Paul Gibson sits down with Callum Brodie to explore the evolution of content marketing in B2B and why every brand today needs “content with a pulse.” Drawing on his unique background in journalism, Callum explains how storytelling, empathy, and a genuine understanding of the audience's “why” can help brands build trust and long-term relationships.The conversation dives into the shift from promotional messaging to value-driven narratives, the importance of human stories in corporate content, and how to sustain momentum in audience-first marketing. Callum also discusses how AI is reshaping creative industries and how to balance automation with human creativity.Listeners will gain practical insights into building brand trust, uncovering authentic stories, and fostering a “drumbeat” approach to content that resonates with customers across every stage of the funnel.Key TakeawaysTrust is the foundation of engagement Before driving conversions, brands must earn audience trust through transparency, relevance, and empathy. Effective storytelling begins with understanding what truly keeps customers awake at night.From promotion to purpose B2B brands must move beyond slogans and focus on substance. The best content educates, informs, and inspires rather than sells.The power of human stories Even in B2B, emotion drives connection. Every product, service, or technology has a human benefit behind it, marketers just need to uncover and tell those stories.The “five whys” framework By continuously asking why, from the first content idea to campaign execution, marketers can reveal the root motivations and create more impactful storytelling.The drumbeat approach Consistency is critical. A steady rhythm of content distribution across channels sustains engagement and trust over time.AI as a creative partner, not a replacement AI can amplify productivity and ideation, but it will never replace human intuition or creativity. The key lies in using tools like ChatGPT strategically while maintaining editorial rigorQuotes“An effective piece of content marketing should leave the audience more informed and engaged. They may not be ready to buy, but you've taken that first step toward trust.”Resource RecommendationsBlog:Seth Godin's Daily Blog –  For concise, thought-provoking insights.Neil Patel's Blog – For SEO and digital strategy.Books:Powerful B2B Content by Gay Flashman – A guide to impactful storytelling in B2B marketing.Shout-outsGay Flashman, Founder, Formative and Author of Powerful B2B Content.Neil Patel, Digital Marketing Expert and Author.Aniket Mendaka, CMO at Firstsource Solutions.About the GuestCallum Brodie is a seasoned multimedia business journalist with extensive experience in the insurance industry. Currently serving as Associate Director of Marketing at Firstsource since April 2023, Callum has held various prominent roles including Senior Account Director and Deputy Team Lead at Formative Content from May 2017 to April 2023. Previous positions include Senior News Reporter at MoneySavingExpert.com and multiple editorial roles at Incisive Media, where responsibilities ranged from News Editor to Senior Features Writer. Callum's journalism career began at the Grimsby Telegraph and Slough Observer. Callum holds a BA in History from Bangor University, completed in 2007.⁠Connect with Callum.⁠

Episode 206 - October 19, 2025 Formative Comics News of Note New To Order Final Order Cutoff Crowdfunding 3 Amazing New Books/Walk with Phil One Piece/Phil's Manga Journey Great Responsibility - Formative Comics 3 Books We Hope Will Be Spectacular/Phil's All-New Giant-Size Trade Waiter/Graphic Novel Pick   Enjoy listening? Consider becoming a patron. https://www.patreon.com/22panelspodcast

Chris Higgins is Professor and Chair in the Department of Formative Education in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College where he co-directs the BA program in Transformative Educational Studies and the Ph.D. program in Formative Education. A philosopher of education, he has written on the existential dimensions of teaching and learning, the idea of education as a public good; humanism and liberal learning; imagination and aesthetic education; practice and vocational formation, and the experimental tradition in higher education. He is the author of two books, The Good Life of Teaching: An Ethics of Professional Practice (Wiley-Blackwell, 2011) and Undeclared: A Philosophy of Formative Higher Education (MIT Press, 2024).PDF of Chris' book Undeclared: https://direct.mit.edu/books/oa-monograph/5780/UndeclaredA-Philosophy-of-Formative-HigherAmazon link to purchase physical copy: https://a.co/d/buF1N3IRomance and Reality of Vocation: https://socialconcerns.nd.edu/research/virtues/magazine-home-fall-2025/the-romance-and-reality-of-vocational-fit/Thoreau College: www.thoreaucollege.orgDriftless Folk School: www.driftlessfolkschool.org

As we wrap up Season 10 of Formative, we hang out with Grizel Del Valle: a singer, actress, and all-around powerhouse with a knack for bold moves. Middle schoolers Shania and Dayvion jump into a heartfelt chat about spotting the perfect moments to take a leap and finding the guts to go for it. They also learn about the ways social media can open doors, what it's really like being an independent artist, and the story behind being called La Chachi.

In this episode, we dig into what good supervision looks like, and I take a look at some examples of what bad supervision looks like and offer my thoughts.Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here:https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_spotify*Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS"*Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals!Links Mentioned:Article: "Clinical Supervision of Mental Health Services: A Systematic Review of Supervision Characteristics and Practices Associated with Formative and Restorative Outcomes"https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8146512/Reddit Post: "What should good supervision look like?"https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/117eh7t/what_should_good_supervision_look_like/Reddit Post: "Can we see some bad supervision stories?”https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1d5n9ou/can_we_see_some_bad_supervision_stories/Reddit Post: "Have you ever had a bad supervisor experience?"https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1bkp46o/have_you_ever_had_a_bad_supervisor_experience/LINKS:*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Guests: Dr. José Santos, University of Florida; Dr. Jeff Firkins, The Ohio State University; Dr. Bill Weiss, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University; Dr. Jimena Laporta, University of Wisconsin; Dr. Jim Aldrich, CSA Animal Nutrition; Dr. Tom Overton, Cornell University; Dr. Mark Hanigan, Virginia Tech University; Martin Bengtsson, Balchem; Dr. Barry Bradford, Michigan State University; Dr. Turner Swartz, South Dakota State University; Dr. Adam Lock, Michigan State University; Dr. Goeff Dahl, University of FloridaBalchem's Bourbon & Brainiacs event took place at the Frazier History Museum during the 2025 ADSA annual meetings in Louisville, Kentucky. This bonus episode features a rotating slate of guests throughout the entirety of the episode. The episode begins with guests talking about how many ADSA meetings they've attended and some of their favorite locations. Quebec City travel nightmares, side trips to the Grand Canyon, and university host sites with dorms featuring no air conditioning were highlighted. (0:08)The group talks about the impact scientific meetings have on graduate students and how important the social and networking aspects are in the development of students' careers. (9:44)Formative moments in your career can be forged at ADSA meetings. Learning to step back and talk about the big picture of your work can be pivotal. Other panelists share their experiences in making the final decision on where to attend graduate school based on their experiences at ADSA meetings. (19:48)Martin Bengtsson, Balchem's Executive Vice President,  CFO and Animal Nutrition and Health General Manager joins the panel. He talks about his background and Balchem's investment in animal nutrition research. He asks the panel what they'd like to see a company like Balchem do more of to have a bigger impact and be more helpful to the industry. (22:49)A new wave of guests arrive. Topics include coaching quiz bowl and dairy challenge teams, softball games, rooftop lawn bowling and how one can go from being an up-and-comer to being one of the big names at ADSA to being a retiree. (36:24)Panelists share some of the events at this year's ADSA meeting they're excited to attend, including a symposium about feed additives for methane inhibition in conjunction with the Journal of Dairy Science and an applied nutrition series geared toward field nutritionists. (42:06)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

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In this episode of Formative, Bruce Mosler of Cushman & Wakefield and Wendy Mosler of Global Holdings Management Group sit down with middle schooler Zariyah for a candid conversation about careers in real estate. They share the moments that shaped their paths, the hard choices that built their confidence, and what keeps them motivated every day. This episode is about how every choice, big or small, can move you closer to the career (and life) you want.

In this episode of the APCDA Podcast, we sit down with Rahul Nath, founder and creative director of Vertical Slice Games Media. From an unconventional start in the gaming industry to directing films and building an immersive media studio, Rahul shares how resilience, curiosity, and a love for craft have guided his career. He reflects on pivotal life moments, lessons from failure, and why staying uncomfortable fuels growth. This conversation is rich with insights on creativity, entrepreneurship, and designing a career on your own terms. Shownotes: 0:00 Learnings by the hosts 4:12 Introduction of the guest 5:20 About the guest - Who is Rahul 7:15 What motivates and drives him 11:05 Getting started in the gaming industry 12:20 Create your own luck 13:15 Do it for the love of craft and other things will follow 15:00 Formative years 19:53 3 pivotal moments 22:28 Starting film directing 25:55 Most important career decision to date 29:30 Lessons learnt in life 33:18 What's next 39:15 Best career advice

Episode 223: CTC - In this episode Jeff & Andy discuss - Modern Movies, Update on GLP-1, Formative Nutrition Experiences & Cholesterol Tips

Show your eyes some love with a pair of daylight or sunset (or both!) blue-light blocking glasses from Ra Optics. They have graciously offered Future Generations podcast listeners 10% off any purchase. Use code FGPOD or click here to access this discount, and let us know how your glasses are treating you! It's time to build your family's future on a foundation of true health and freedom. Join us at Future Foundations—because your future generations deserve the best start to the mission that will outlive us… Check it out here. Use code FREEDOM25 for 25% off!  Whether you're looking for tinctures, topicals or teas or a deeper connection to your INNATE healing capacity, Noble Task Homestead is here to serve you. Join the movement. Visit NobleTaskHomestead.com/noblestan today and enjoy a 10% discount on your order. San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. 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If you're a parent, educator, healer, or anyone passionate about unlocking human potential and reimagining education, this episode is for you!   Highlights: “Meditation is not an escape from life; it's a return to your true self.”   “Our children are a new generation, here to blanket the Earth with a new energy and consciousness.”   “It's not about the blindfold vision. What the children are learning is to discern the monkey mind from true knowing.”   “There's no one right answer, and it's okay, there's actually no wrong way to live life.”   Timestamps: 0:00:00 – Introduction 0:06:01 – Dr. Edith's Journey: From Hong Kong to Harvard to Healing 0:14:59 – Childhood Intuition: Orbs, Energy, and Early Sensitivity 0:19:49 – What is Qigong? Energy Awareness in Everyday Life 0:22:31 – Meditation Misconceptions: Returning to Your Authentic Self 0:29:07 – A Cosmic Experience: Trillions of Pieces of Love and Light 0:36:40 – Luminous Kids: Blindfold Vision and Intuitive Abilities 0:49:11 – Brainwaves, Education, and the Loss of Magic 1:04:11 – The 100th Monkey: Imagining a Luminous Civilization 1:18:32 – Becoming a Parent: The Luminous Ones and the Web of Consciousness   Resources:   Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom  Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/    Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc  Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/  About Dr. Edith Ubuntu Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan is a consciousness & human potential coach, a Holistic Chinese Medicine Doctor, author, speaker, and mama of two Luminous Kids (age 5 and 10).   Her journey began in 2003 after a series of meditation-induced mystical experiences that changed her perception of human possibilities forever. Since then, she has devoted her life to unlocking the secrets to our Human Potential. Her work weaves together ancient wisdom with the new science of consciousness, medicine, metaphysics and spirituality.   Dr. Edith is the author of SuperWellness, the creator of the Luminous Education Revolution and the Luminous Kids Blindfold Vision Program. Dr. Edith's professional background includes:   23 years of experience in human potential, personal growth, and transformational leadership. Over 38,000 hours of private coaching and healing sessions given. Lenses and perspectives - 23 years of deep meditation practice, 11-day dark room retreat, multidimensional travel and mystical experiences, background in Math and Engineering, conscious conception, natural holistic homebirth, homeschooling two Luminous Kids, while running two businesses. Her private coaching clients include - major influencers in consciousness, alternative education pioneers, holistic doctors, directors of visionary nonprofits and foundations, award winning authors, entrepreneurs, transformational coaches and spiritual teachers.   Academic background - Bachelors in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University (with Magna Cum Laude), Doctoral Degree in Endocrinology & Neuromuscular Medicine, a 4-year graduate degree from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Formative years at Phillips Exeter Academy. Professional training as a High Performance Coach.   Through her coaching, workshops and retreats, Dr. Edith empowers visionary pioneers to master their energy and life, to strengthen their consciousness in tangible practical ways, so that they can lead and serve at the highest levels. www.DrEdithUbuntu.com        The desire to go off grid and have the ability to grow your own food has never been stronger than before. 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Claude 4: Game-changer or just more AI noise? Anthropic's new Opus 4 and Sonnet 4 models are officially out and crushing coding benchmarks like breakfast cereal. They're touting big coding gains, fresh tools, and smarter AI agentic capabilities. Need to know what's actually up with Claude 4, minus the marketing fluff? Join us as we dive in. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Have a question? Join the convo here.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Claude 4 Opus and SONNET LaunchAnthropic Developer Conference HighlightsAnthropic's AI Model Naming ChangesClaude 4's Hybrid Reasoning ExplainedBenchmark Scores for Claude 4 ModelsTool Integration and Long Tasks in ClaudeCoding Excellence in Opus and SONNET 4Ethical Risks in Claude 4 TestingTimestamps:00:00 "Anthropic's New AI Models Revealed"03:46 Claude Model Naming Update07:43 Claude 4: Extended Task Capabilities10:55 "Partner with AI Experts"15:43 Software Benchmark: Opus & SONNET Lead16:45 INTROPIC Leads in Coding AI21:27 Versatile Use of Claude Models23:13 Claude Four's New Features & Limitations28:23 AI Pricing and Performance Disappointment32:21 Opus Four: AI Risk Concerns35:14 AI Model's Extreme Response Tactics36:40 AI Model Misbehavior Concerns42:51 Pre-Release Testing for SafetyKeywords:Claude 4, Anthropic, AI model update, Opus 4, SONNET 4, Large Language Model, Hybrid reasoning, Software engineering, Coding precision, Tool integration, Web search, Long running tasks, Coherence, Claude Code, API pricing, Swebench, Thinking mode, Memory files, Context window, Agentic systems, Deceptive blackmail behavior, Ethical risks, Testing scenarios, MCP connector, Coding excellence, Developer conference, Rate limits, Opus pricing, SONNET pricing, Claude Haiku, Tool execution, API side, Artificial analysis intelligence index, Multimodal, Extended thinking, Formative feedback, Text generation, Reasoning process, Lecture summary.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

If I give my students an exit slip to check their grasp of a particular skill, and a third of them don't do well, just moving forward with my original teaching plan is a missed opportunity. Ideally, my next steps should involve some kind of targeted response. Let's talk about what that looks like. ------------------- Thanks to Studyo for sponsoring this tip. You can find written and video versions of these at cultofpedagogy.com/edutips.

A lovely Monday morning debrief after our live show at the 3Olympia. And amongst other things, the reason why the Corona's should have written a song about Emma and the pitfalls of being accessible.  All this and more, Enjoy! This episode contains explicit language and adult themes. Some very strong language on the podcast today.   This Podcast is part of the Headstuff Network. Find out more at HeadStuffPodcasts.com This Podcast is sponsored by Key For Her. The code TIGHT can be used sitewide on your first order at KeyForHer.com Click the link and your 20% discount for all Key For Her products will be applied at checkout.https://keyforher.com/discount/TIGHT Producer: Laura GreeneArtwork: Alan Bourke-Tuffy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast features Bob Thurnhoffer, Assistant Track & Field Coach at the University of Louisville. Bob brings nearly two decades of NCAA Division I coaching experience, with past stops at New Mexico, Loyola Chicago, and UIC. His athletes have earned multiple All-American honors, NCAA qualifications, and school records. Bob is also known for his deep knowledge in training for jumps and is a respected voice in the track and field coaching community. On today's episode, Bob speaks on the formative experience of his past work training speed and power at an NCAA DI school in the confines of a hallway. He also goes into plyometric training concepts, and acceleration development, as well as some of his key complex training methods in the weightroom. Bob also digs into the importance of general strength in his program, along with the nuts and bolts of his weekly training setups for sprint and jump athletes in this fantastic resource on speed and power development. Today's episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr's Gym Studio and the Just Fly Sports Online Courses. To learn more about the Sprint Acceleration Essentials, Elastic Essentials, or Speed ID courses, go to justflysports.thinkific.com Use the code “justfly25” for 25% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to Lilateam.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. (https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-home/) Timestamps 6:02- Bob's Early Experiences as an Athlete and His Early Mentors 18:55- Innovative Training Solutions for Limited Spaces 29:38- Enhancing Athletic Performance Through General Strength Training 34:55- Individualized Workouts for Optimal Athletic Development 39:14- Foundational Elements in Athletic Performance Training 41:41- Peak Velocity Training for Jumpers 56:44- Intensive Cycle Variation for Optimal Performance 58:51-) Force Plate Metrics for Athlete Performance Tracking 1:05:43- Mentorship Impact on Athlete Training Mindset Quotes (17:21) "I do think it's like limitations breed creativity more than freedom of possibilities. Unlimited situations don't create creativity as much as limitations do." - Bob Thurnhoffer (18:05) “(Training in a Hallway) I can do acceleration, I could do plyometrics. I can get very strong in the weight room. And try to learn how to be truly great at these things that I can do. Because I knew that the things I could do I had to be better than everyone else at” - Bob Thurnhoffer (29:38) “I still work general training a very, very large degree. Probably more than most coaches even. Yeah, I remember Brooke, the pole vault coach at Louisville. She said to me at the start of the year how she really liked how much general strength I do. She's like, yeah, I don't know. Coaches never do that anymore” - Bob Thurnhoffer (41:00) “Interestingly enough, I actually, at New Mexico I almost entirely went to Monday, Tuesday neural, Wednesday, Thursday general, Friday neural. The whole two years I was there for everyone. And it worked great” - Bob Thurnhoffer (47:30) “I almost always finish a neural lift with med ball throws; to restore proprioception after heavy lifting” - Bob Thurnhoffer (49:13) "I think like long jump you gotta, it's all about displacement, smoothness, being a passenger, letting the natural inherent reactivity that you've developed in training and it's inherent in the human body do the jumping for you." - Bob Thurnhoffer (1:02:01) "It's the quick ground contact time with the vertical displacement. That's what I'm looking for." - Bob Thurnhoffer About Bob Thurnhoffer ​Bob Thurnhoffer is an accomplished track and field coach specializing in jumps, currently serving as the Assistant Coach for Jumps at the University of Louisville. He joined the Cardinals' coaching staff on July 31, 2023, bringing with him over 18 years of Division I coaching experience across multiple instit...

In this episode, Jethro Jones interviews Dr. Valerie Dehombreux, an experienced educator and school principal who recently completed her doctorate in leadership and innovation. They discuss her dissertation on the trust-based observation protocol and its application, providing valuable insights for both her work and Jethro's own doctoral process.Started as a 3rd grade teacher on the white mountain apache reservation. Engaging in an intervention that is solving a problem of practice. You can just do stuff! Valerie adopted his book and implemented it. Literature review - showed how his approach was good. Chose 4 research questions because they were all important. Open-ended interview questions. Formative interviews along the way. Mixed-methods approach. Reflective conversations are so powerful. How to be a transformative principal? Start talking and meeting with your teachers. About:Dr. Valerie Dehombreux has been a PreK-12 educator for 27 years including 15 as a school principal and 22 years in providing teacher training and professional development. Valerie holds Arizona superintendent, principal, and teacher certifications with two endorsements: Early Childhood and English as a Second Language. In 2019 as principal of McDowell Mountain Elementary School in the Fountain Hills Unified School District, Valerie led the school community in achieving an Arizona Educational Foundation A+ School of Excellence™ award for the first time in the school's and district's history. In December 2024, Valerie graduated with an EdD in Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University. It is a unique, 3 ½-year cohort program that follows the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) model where practitioners identify a Problem of Practice (PoP) in their work place settings and conduct cycles of action research to implement innovations/interventions seeking to address the PoP and to build up to the culminating experience of the final dissertation. Valerie's action research explored formative teacher supervision's effects on trusting administrator–teacher relationships and teachers' professional growth.

Louise Shepherd is a living legend, and has been called “The Lynn Hill of Australia”. We talked about climbing in the late 70s, her formative experiences, dirtbagging in Arapiles, onsighting some of the first 5.12s in Yosemite, access issues threatening Aralipes climbing, putting cultural heritage into context, and how climbers can help save Arapiles climbing.How You Can Help:https://www.climbingvictoria.com/arapiles Revival Climbing Coalition:revivalclimbing.comEP 225: Tony Bell & David Bress (my episode with the founders of Revival)Learn more about Revival's adjustable climbing walls and landing systems.Crimpd:crimpd.comOr download the Crimpd app. Become a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingWe are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Michael Roy and Mark and Julie CalhounShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/louis-shepherdNuggets:(00:00:00) – Intro(00:01:26) – Fahrenheit(00:03:09) – Australian bolting system(00:05:49) – Louise's intro to climbing in 1978(00:16:46) – Dealing with health issues(00:18:36) – Formative experiences(00:24:34) – Flying breasts & Kim Carrigan(00:29:34) – Yosemite & yoyo style(00:36:16) – Living in Arapiles(00:49:09) – Guiding & The Millennium Draught(00:58:35) – Cultural heritage & closures in Arapiles(01:20:00) – How we can help(01:27:29) – Endangered species & preservation(01:34:15) – Potential outcomes & complexities(01:41:53) – Recap & wrap up

Formative years on a farm and six siblings to boot, Jennie Garth went from being a hometown girl to a household name. She joins Oliver for a Hollywood style heart-to-heart where she describes being the baby in the family and how her parents created a real-life Brady Bunch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.