Podcasts about Fragile

In part 2 of MLVC's Confessions 2 deep dive, we look at the second six songs off the album: Everything, Love Sensation, Love Without Words, Bizarre, School and Fragile. Stefan, Liberty, Tony and Ben each give their thoughts on every song and have a lively discussion! Please come in, come in to love... Follow MLVC on all social channels: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC's YouTube channel Donate to the podcast on Venmo: mlvcpodcast or on "Buy Me A Cup of Coffee" Listen to more episodes on Spotify/Apple/Amazon/Google Play or here: https://mlvc.podbean.com/ #mlvcpodcast #madonnapodcast #madonna #confessions2 #albumreview

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down a thrilling day of racing, which saw Tadej Pogačar reeled in by Enric Mas before the two rode clear of the rest of the GC contenders and sprinted for the stage win. They discuss what to make of Pogačar's failure to ride clear, Mas' incredible form, and how Pogačar's mistake on the descent showed the fragility of a GC campaign. They also go over the Green Jersey standings, what to make of Decathlon controlling the early breakaway, and predict the outcome of tomorrow's tough Stage 7, which features a day of tough climbing and a summit finish. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Ultra Pouches: Ultra is the ultimate guilt-free pouch — delivering instant focus and mental clarity, without nicotine or caffeine. New customers can use code THEMOVE to get 15% off at https://TakeUltra.com. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. Eight Sleep: Use code THEMOVE at https://eightsleep.com/themove for up to $350 off. 30 days to try it at home. Free returns if it's not for you.

We see that dark nights of the soul are a part of a faith journey with our precious shepherd in this broken world. That is when I need to gently reach for His hand and heart, walk slowly through each season with His kindness, compassion leading me.

Giancarlo Stanton had another setback. While attempting to run the bases, he hurt his left calf. The previous two times that he tried running the bases he hurt his right calf. We also talked about Aaron Boone's odds of winning Manager of the year.

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In Episode 26 of Rimfire Radio, ARDrew nurses a bruised ego from a scathing listener email while the crew breaks down guest Chris UYT's wildly impressive garage machining projects, including a suppressed revolver and an ECM-bored AR-9 barrel. The absolute chaos escalates as Dan conducts a live "desk pop" using 12-gauge dummy rounds and dissects the latest 5.7mm drama between Kel-Tec and StuffNThings. Meanwhile, Gat Lab gets relentlessly roasted into oblivion over AI-generated liver spots, and Dusky recaps his hot-weapon USCCL match runs alongside some questionable .380 ballistics testing. Topped off with breaking NFA litigation news and the usual unfiltered banter, it's two straight hours of glorious, high-octane gun-nerd degeneracy.

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Relying only on low-impact exercise can leave you more fragile as you age, because your bones and connective tissue need impact to stay strong. Graham Tuttle, a coach, the author of Born to Sprint, and the self-styled Barefoot Sprinter, argues that sprinting, jumping, and throwing are the real markers of a healthy body at any age, and that stripping impact out of your training in the name of safety quietly erodes the very capacity it is meant to protect. In this conversation, Graham and Coach Allan get into why impact signals your bones and your brain that they are still needed, how training barefoot restores feedback and movement most of us have lost, the story of Graham coaching his own father to run again 15 years into a Parkinson's diagnosis, and his 10% rule for reintroducing impact safely when you are starting from badly out of shape. Time Stamps: 06:00 Trusting the body's natural design 07:44 Poor eyesight, lifting for looks, and losing body connection 12:27 Rethinking the reductionist physical-therapy model 13:42 Fascia, movement patterns, and the whole body 17:57 Why impact keeps the body and brain online 20:51 How the muscle system manages force 24:04 Physical limitation and how you perceive the world 30:23 Impact, hormones, bones, and the brain 32:56 His father's Parkinson's and rethinking fitness 35:55 Finding purpose and meaning in older age 39:44 Jeffy: starting from ground zero 41:12 The philosophy of sprinting 46:44 Using impact to shake things loose 48:25 Rebuilding movement patterns from the ground up 54:03 Sprinter swinging and plyometrics 55:01 Restoring the ability to sprint Links: Graham Tuttle's book, Born to Sprint: Unlock Your Natural Strength, Speed, and Athleticism: https://amzn.to/4xzlCqa Graham's website: https://thebarefootsprinter.com/ Graham on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram: The Barefoot Sprinter Coach Allan's book, The Wellness Roadmap: https://amzn.to/3U1xEdn  

Peter Huessy: Peter Huessy examines the fragile state of nuclear deterrence as Russia conducts drills for tactical nuclear weapons. He warns that the US is behind the eight ball regarding theater nuclear options, possessing only gravity bombs while Russia maintains thousands of short-range weapons. Huessy fears Putin may use these weapons for blackmail if he perceives a conventional loss in Ukraine. He advocates for the rapid modernization of the US nuclear triad, specifically calling for sea-launched cruise missiles to restore a credible deterrent against reckless adversaries. (6)

What if the biggest problem in your relationships isn't what you're saying—but the fact that the other person hears it completely differently? Licensed therapist and author Jason VanRuler joins Ginny to talk about his new book, Discovering Your Communication Type, and the five communication styles—Peacemaker, Advocate, Thinker, Harbor, and Spark—that shape how we connect, handle conflict, and respond under pressure. Jason explains why great communication is often more about listening than speaking, why vulnerability gives others the opportunity to love us well, and how childhood experiences can shape the way we approach hard conversations. They also unpack the “Three Ds of Doom”—distraction, defensiveness, and dismissal—and why defensiveness often comes from confusing our mistakes with our identity. Ginny shares a deeply personal story about broken relationships and a difficult apology, leading to one of Jason's most powerful pieces of advice: when you've hurt someone, resist the urge to immediately explain yourself. From marriage and friendship to parenting adult children, this conversation is packed with practical ways to communicate better, repair relationships, and help the people we love feel truly heard. Get Jason's book here! A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them out below:  My Green Mattress: Visit www.mygreenmattress.com  and save 15% on your order during their Labor Day Sale. Plus, use code 1000hours for an additional $10 off your cart total when you purchase any mattress. BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop www.whisker.com/1000HOURS  Muzzle Sleep Tape - Go to MuzzleSleep.com and use code 1000HOURS for 10% off.  Zenni Optical- Go to www.zenni.com/podcast  and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order, plus free shipping on all U.S. orders over $65. Active Skin Repair - Don't forget to put this in your first aid kit! Visit ActiveSkinRepair.com and use the code 1000HOURS to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products. KT by Knix - Go to www.KnixTeen.com , and use code 1000HOURS for 15 percent off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Grootes speaks to Elize Kruger, Independent Economist, about South Africa’s economic activity regaining some momentum in July after two months of declines. Lower fuel prices offered some relief, but with unemployment at a four-year high of 33.6%, continued oil price volatility and weak business confidence, the recovery remains fragile. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   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/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put the fries in the bag. Colleges are hiding grades from college freshman because it's bad for their mental health to stress about failing classes. What?! And now college professors that called for the end to SAT scores are BEGGING for them to be reinstated! Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Internet #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"We hold this treasure in jars of clay — so the power belongs to God, not us." Weakness is not a barrier to God's glory. It is often the very thing He uses to shine through. Broken vessels let the light out.

Wondering how to keep your dishes, mirrors, and electronics safe during a move? Experts reveal essential packing materials, clever wrapping techniques, and the biggest mistakes to avoid when protecting your fragile belongings.Info: https://got2move.com/resources/blog/8-easy-tips-for-packing-fragile-items-for-moving/ Got2Move City: San Francisco Address: 801 Avenue H Website: https://got2move.com/

Reclaiming Medicine: The Ancient Practices That Offer Holistic Healing Has modern science erased a world of holistic healing? Our expert this week argues that true health must reunite scientific advancements with ancient teachings, including community, nature, and cultural traditions. She explores the root causes of why traditional wisdom was pushed to the margins of science, and how we can reclaim these historical practices. Guest: Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark, director of integrative nutrition & advocacy, Endeavor Health, co-director of the culinary medicine program, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, author, Medicine for All People Host and Producer: Kristen Farrah   Who Pays For Innovation? The Fragile State Of Federal Research Funding Universities serve as the vital engines driving groundbreaking scientific discovery. Our experts explore the cutthroat world of securing research grants and explain why the future of global innovation hinges on highly competitive federal funding. Guests:  Sally Kornbluth, President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Darren Lipomi, professor & chair of the department of chemical & sustainability engineering, University of Rochester, author, Science Nonfiction Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who Pays For Innovation? The Fragile State Of Federal Research Funding Universities serve as the vital engines driving groundbreaking scientific discovery. Our experts explore the cutthroat world of securing research grants and explain why the future of global innovation hinges on highly competitive federal funding. Guests:  Sally Kornbluth, President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Darren Lipomi, professor & chair of the department of chemical & sustainability engineering, University of Rochester, author, Science Nonfiction Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Angelo Petrella"La valigia perduta di Hemingway"Neri Pozza Editorewww.neripozza.itParigi, 1929. È un mattino di una primavera letargica e insolitamente fredda quello in cui il giovane Marcel, agente semplice di polizia e aspirante scrittore, è costretto a interrompere la sua ronda. Le grida di una donna che provengono da un vecchio palazzo popolare non possono essere ignorate e lo zelante novellino, insieme al suo collega, deve intervenire. Ma una volta sedata la lite furibonda tra un uomo e la sua cocotte, qualcosa trattiene Marcel: un gatto che gratta contro una porta chiusa e un odore dolciastro che filtra dalla soglia. Dietro quella porta, li accolgono una musica jazz che suona a vuoto e il corpo senza vita di una donna. Per i piani alti, il caso andrebbe archiviato come suicidio, anche se per Marcel troppe sono le incongruenze, troppo poco credibile la lettera d'addio, per tacere del volto esangue e magnetico di quella donna che gli chiede giustizia. Deciso a indagare da solo, si ritrova invischiato nella Parigi pulsante e scapestrata – tra atelier fumosi e caffè letterari, spettacoli sabotati dai surrealisti e lunghe notti per familiarizzare con le anime belle e inquiete di Man Ray e James Joyce, Kiki de Montparnasse e Henry Miller, Luis Buñuel e Zelda Fitzgerald. E poi c'è Ernest Hemingway, coi suoi baffoni, il viso bonario e lo sguardo indecifrabile, che ha mentito sul suo rapporto con la vittima: l'indiziato perfetto, se non fosse per quell'aura da scrittore affermato che colpisce Marcel proprio nel suo punto debole. Mentre la città danza sull'orlo degli anni Trenta ignara della catastrofe incombente, Marcel capisce che quello che sta seguendo è solo un filo nella trama di una ossessione letale. E che i nostri miti possono nascondere segreti oscuri, punti ciechi che non siamo disposti a illuminare.Gli anni cupi stavano per arrivare, a presentare il conto di tutta quella gioia di vivere nell'incoscienza del futuro, tra fiumi di alcol e scazzottate notturne. Avrei passato anch'io, come tutti, i miei anni di fughe, miseria e incontri clandestini. Avrei atteso l'alba della grande vittoria, le speranze di un nuovo inizio, e il premio Nobel conferito a Hem alla fine di una carriera lunga e produttiva. Ma quella mattina, seduto al freddo sui gradini di Montmartre, non avevo alcuna idea di ciò che mi attendeva.Angelo Petrella è nato a Napoli nel 1978. Scrittore, sceneggiatore e traduttore, ha pubblicato tra gli altri i romanzi Cane rabbioso, Pompei. L'incubo e il risveglio, Le api randage, La fine dei fagioli e La città perfetta, Fragile è la notte, La notte non esiste, tradotti anche in Francia. Lavora per il cinema e la tv, firmando soggetti e sceneggiature per film o serie televisive tra cui I bastardi di Pizzofalcone, Mare fuori, Resta con me, La rosa dell'Istria, Noi del Rione Sanità e Il commissario Ricciardi.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Gemeinsam mit Özge bespricht Ole Liebl in dieser Folge des Lila-Büchersommers die gesellschaftliche Entwicklung rund um Männlichkeit: Wie hält sich ein derart zerstörerisches System wie das Patriarchat aufrecht? Warum sind Maskulinisten gerade so erfolgreich? Und wie spielt die vermeintlich neue Männlichkeit rechten Akteuren in die Karten? Deine Unterstützung hält den Lila Podcast am LebenDanke an jeden von Euch, der den Lila-Podcast bereits unterstützt hat und uns damit über Wasser hält. Seit 2026 zahlen wir höhere Honorare, um die Zeit und den Aufwand, den unsere Redakteurinnen in die Folgen investieren, auch gebührend bezahlt bekommen. Du findest das gut? Dann unterstütze uns gerne unter: https://lila-podcast.de/unterstuetzen/ Links und HintergründeOle Liebl: Brutal fragile Typen. Männer und Gefühle (Sachbuch, 2026) Ole Liebl: Freunde lieben. Die Revolte in unseren engsten Beziehungen. (Sachbuch, 2024)Instagram Ole LieblVideo Ausschnitt aus Oles Instagram-AccountStatistik zur SuizidrateWeitere Lila-Folgen zum ThemaWarum Männer Böses tunDie Männer von morgen – Was bedeutet feministische Erziehung für Jungs?Radikalisierung von jungen Männern auf Tiktok verhindern – mit Caspar WeimannTranskriptWir freuen uns, euch ein Transkript zur Sendung zur Verfügung stellen zu können. Es wurde automatisch erzeugt. Ihr findet es auf unserer Website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Urbanist Richard Florida called Seth Kaplan's book "essential and engaging ". Tim Williams talks about the book with Seth and also his latest initiative. Flourishing Neighborhoods. We learn what makes places ‘fragile' and what practical steps local community leaders and social entrepreneurs have taken to fix, repair and restore them to health. Find out about some really powerful exemplars and people across the States and beyond who have succeeded in turning their communities around. Of interest and inspiration to anyone seeking to achieve urban transformation, anywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Israeli attacks in Lebanon, after soldiers were killed for the first time since a fragile truce with Beirut began in June. It comes despite more Lebanese-Israeli talks in Rome in a U.S.-brokered peace process. So where do things stand now? In this episode: Maha Yahya, Director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut Jennifer Gavito, Former U.S. Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Rami Khouri, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow at the American University of Beirut Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

For decades, modern civilization has treated efficiency as an unquestioned good: the leaner, faster, and more optimized anything is – from supply chains to your morning routine – the better. But emerging systems science argues that this obsession with performance is actually making humanity more brittle. What if the over-optimization baked into our economies, our agriculture, our institutions, and even our own bodies is at the root of our shared predicament, and how can nature's intelligence show us a different way? In this episode, Nate is joined by biologist and biophysicist Olivier Hamant to explore why living systems prioritize robustness over performance, and what that means for a civilization built almost entirely in the opposite direction. Olivier distinguishes performance (efficacy plus efficiency) from robustness (the capacity to remain stable and viable despite fluctuation), and he points out that nature rarely selects for the most efficient organism; it selects for the most adaptable one. Together, Nate and Olivier also trace how cheap, abundant energy allowed human societies to substitute the "safety net" of resource abundance for the safety net that living systems actually rely on: diversity, redundancy, and cooperation. As the twenty-first century moves from an era of stable averages into an era of volatility and standard deviation, Olivier argues that the path forward likely isn't degrowth or continued growth, but a third way: economies and institutions designed to be robust and adaptable to risk, rather than avoid it.  What wisdom have we forgotten for the sake of maximizing material output and efficiency? How has our search for optimization affected our quality of life, and what do we risk by continuing down this same path? Most importantly, could balancing our focus on performance and robustness be the key to reframing our relationship with the entire Earth, bringing more stability, rest, and meaning to our lives?  (Conversation recorded on July 28th, 2026)   About Olivier Hamant: Olivier Hamant is a French biologist and biophysicist whose work combines plant science and civilizational thought. He serves as Director of Research at the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment, teaches at the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, and directs the Institut Michel Serres – an interdisciplinary institute focused on ecological transition.  Hamant's work is centralized around the idea that modern civilization has confused "performance" with "fitness" by prizing efficiency/optimization/specialization/maximum output. This is in direct contrast to most living systems, which rarely optimize for these characteristics – instead, living systems survive because they are robust, or able to maintain their identity despite unpredictable disturbances.    Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners  

In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Courtney Williams and Travis Vangsnes engage in a heartfelt conversation with Judy Wright, a foster parent who, alongside her late husband, fostered 55 children, many of whom were medically fragile. Judy focuses on telling the incredible story of fostering Jaden, a two month old medically fragile baby who Judy was told would not survive, born with severe complications and later found to have no pancreas. Judy's story is a testament to the power of love, resilience, and the impact of fostering on both the children and the caregivers. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of caregiving and navigating the foster care system, emphasizing the importance of love and attachment in fostering. The conversation also highlights the significance of advocacy for children in care and the legacy of love through the John and Judy Wright Scholarship, aimed at supporting youth from foster care in their pursuit of education.Buy the book "Just Hold Her" or book Judy to speak:https://justholdher.com/index.htmlTakeawaysJudy and her husband fostered 55 children over 12 years.They were named Michigan Foster Parents of the Year in 2012.Judy's memoir is based on her experiences with a medically fragile child.Fostering can start with short-term or respite care.The importance of community support in caregiving.Breast milk was crucial for Jaden's survival.Judy faced significant challenges in caring for Jaden.The emotional connection between Judy and Jaden was profound.Jaden's diagnosis of being born without a pancreas was shocking.The journey of fostering is filled with both challenges and triumphs. I have no idea how long.This really is a miraculous story.NICUs are awesome, but they don't have time.This baby just never had that opportunity.Love gives you eyes.We don't get to decide where they land.You don't hold back on that attachment.Children deserve to have a voice.It's love in abundance.You need to advocate for them. Thank you for listening to this episode of The Foster Friendly Podcast.Learn more about being a foster or adoptive parent or supporting those who are in your community.Meet kids awaiting adoption.Join us in helping kids in foster care by donating $18 a month and change the lives of foster kids before they age out.Visit AmericasKidsBelong.org and click the donate button to help us change the outcomes of kids in foster care.

Narcissism is usually imagined as arrogance, dominance, and the loudest person in the room, but it is not always that obvious. In this episode, Vanessa explores narcissism as a problem of selfhood: what happens when a person does not have a stable enough inner sense of Self to stay emotionally coherent without constant reflection from the outside. Through Kohut, Kernberg, the myth of Narcissus, vulnerable and grandiose narcissism, the false self, parental overvaluation, and the difference between traits and Narcissistic Personality Disorder, we look at why these dynamics can feel so confusing inside real relationships. The question is not only whether someone can be charming, wounded, or empathic when things are easy, but whether they can stay curious about your reality when it no longer mirrors back the version of themselves they need to see.For educational purposes only. This isn't therapy.Join Vanessa for the free Inner Compass Academy Summit, August 5–7, where we'll explore depth psychology, shadow, embodiment, and what real transformation asks of us. Register here: https://www.vanessabennett.com/ica-summitReference Links:Heinz Kohut — Self PsychologyUse for: Kohut's self psychology, narcissism, mirroring, and development of a cohesive sense of self.Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/self-psychologyNote: ScienceDirect overview identifies Kohut as the theorist most associated with self psychology and describes his focus on the development of a cohesive and positive sense of self.Kohut's Self Psychology Model / NarcissismUse for: Kohut's view of narcissism, unmet selfobject needs, and narcissism as part of development rather than simple arrogance.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2860525/Note: Useful accessible clinical article describing therapy through Kohut's self psychology model.SelfobjectUse for: Kohut's selfobject concept: another person experienced as part of the self's regulation and cohesion, rather than fully as a separate subject.Link: https://www.encyclopedia.com/psychology/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/self-objectNote: Use for the episode's explanation of relationships organized around mirroring and self-regulation.Narcissus MythUse for: Narcissus as the mythic image of attachment to reflection/image rather than real mutual relationship.Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Narcissus-Greek-mythologyNote: Use as the basic myth reference. The episode's psychological interpretation is Vanessa's depth-oriented reading.Otto Kernberg — Pathological Narcissism / Grandiose SelfUse for: Kernberg's work on pathological narcissism, object relations, and the grandiose self.Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2678027/Note: PubMed abstract summarizes Kernberg's theory and mentions treatment focused on the pathologic grandiose self.Otto Kernberg — Borderline Conditions and Pathological NarcissismUse for: Primary book reference for Kernberg's work on pathological narcissism.Link: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/borderline-conditions-and-pathological-narcissism-9780876681770/Note: Book citation for producer if referencing Kernberg's broader theoretical framework.Grandiose and Vulnerable NarcissismUse for: Distinction between grandiose narcissism and vulnerable / hypersensitive narcissism.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5601176/Note: Research article describing grandiose narcissism as overt superiority/entitlement and vulnerable narcissism as hypersensitivity and introversive self-absorption.Pathological Narcissism and Psychosocial FunctioningUse for: Grandiosity and vulnerability as two core themes of pathological narcissism.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6710132/Note: Useful source for explaining that narcissism can have both grandiose and vulnerable expressions.Narcissistic Vulnerability / Pathological Narcissism InventoryUse for: Narcissistic vulnerability as fragile self-concept, limited self/affect regulation, shame/rage, and sensitivity to perceived threats to self-esteem.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3354008/Note: Supports the episode's discussion of narcissistic injury, collapse, shame, and fragility.Winnicott — True Self / False SelfUse for: Winnicott's false self concept, compliance, performance, and protection of the more vulnerable self.Link: https://academic.oup.com/book/1192/chapter-abstract/140028848Note: Oxford Academic page for Winnicott's “Ego Distortion in Terms of True and False Self.”Parental Overvaluation and Narcissism — Eddie Brummelman et al.Use for: Research showing parental overvaluation predicts child narcissism, while parental warmth predicts healthy self-esteem.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4378434/Note: PNAS article, “Origins of Narcissism in Children.”Parental Overvaluation and Narcissism — PubMedUse for: Quick PubMed reference for the Brummelman study.Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25775577/Note: PubMed abstract states narcissism was predicted by parental overvaluation, not lack of parental warmth, while self-esteem was predicted by parental warmth.Narcissistic Personality Disorder — APA DictionaryUse for: Clinical definition of Narcissistic Personality Disorder and diagnostic features.Link: https://dictionary.apa.org/narcissistic-personality-disorderNote: APA Dictionary includes grandiose self-importance, need for attention/admiration, rage/humiliation/emptiness in response to criticism, entitlement, exploitation, and inability to empathize.Narcissistic Personality Disorder — MSD Manual ProfessionalUse for: DSM-5-TR-oriented overview of NPD as a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration/adulation, and lack of empathy.Link: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/personality-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder-npdNote: Useful accessible clinical reference for the distinction between narcissistic traits and a diagnosable personality disorder.Love Bombing — Empirical StudyUse for: Love bombing as a relationship formation pattern associated with narcissism, insecure attachment, low self-esteem, and excessive communication early in relationships.Link: https://scholarworks.uark.edu/hdfsrsuht/1/Note: Undergraduate honors thesis / empirical study. Use lightly. Love bombing is not a formal clinical diagnosis, but this source provides research support for the term.Love Bombing — Research SummaryUse for: Additional accessible reference for love bombing as connected to narcissistic tendencies and early relationship intensity.Link: https://www.kristenjozkowski.com/publications/18156-love-bombing-a-narcissistic-approach-to-relationship-formationNote: Use as a secondary support source if needed; avoid overstating love bombing as a formally established diagnostic concept.Narcissistic Personality Disorder — Recent Research OverviewUse for: Current overview of NPD, grandiose and vulnerable presentations, diagnosis, and treatment complexity.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10187400/Note: Helpful scholarly overview of recent progress in understanding and treating NPD.If you want to go deeper, check out the written companion on Substack and explore community + training at https://www.vanessaBennett.com.Additional ResourcesExplore: VanessaBennett.comBook: The Motherhood MythCommunity: Inner Compass CollectiveTraining: Inner Compass AcademyConnect with Inner CompassFollow on InstagramConnect with Vanessa Bennett:Follow on InstagramFollow on TikTokLearn more on SubstackConnect with Vanessa Bennett on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The market is still trying to sort out what Big Tech earnings really say about artificial intelligence, valuations, and whether investors are paying too much for future growth.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why major tech stocks are swinging sharply after earnings, what the reactions to Meta, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft reveal about AI spending, and why volatility in some of the world's largest companies points to a less healthy market backdrop. They also discuss the latest pause in U.S. strikes on Iran, why oil remains difficult to trade as inventories shrink, and how energy shortages could become a bigger problem if the conflict continues. Plus, they look at Kevin Warsh's push to reduce the number of Fed meetings, the debate over whether the Fed should listen more to “normal people,” and why the U.S. stepped in to support Japan's yen.

Fragile men in government and tech are supercharging misogyny in the United States and beyond. Linda Robinson, author of Women in Power: Fighting for Democracy in an Age of Authoritarianism, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the misogyny of the Trump administration, how Big Tech enables its spread, and the stark realities facing women in politics. This episode was recorded Friday 31 July. 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call via their website. More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press, is available now. Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble. Guest: Linda Robinson, Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy, Council on Foreign Relations // @lrobinson Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis Show notes: Women in Power: Fighting for Democracy in an Age of Authoritarianism by Linda Robinson, Columbia University Press (June 2026) Shorter America: Red Scare, but make it more embarrassing; Same but for white supremacy; Oh my god these men (cont.) by Emma Shortis, The Point (August 2026) Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. Subscribe to After America on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.Support After America & the research powerful interests fear: https://theaus.in/3QRFNjBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 5: The Nickel Show-Featuring Tales Brian Tells. Starship, Eagles, Boz Hello again and thanks for tuning in, whether it's your first time or you're a returning fan of the album rock of the late 60s &70s here on Tales Vinyl Tells. Yes! This is the fifth show of the program, released in 2020. Musically, this program starts off playing a piece of the Richie Havens song, “No opportunity necessary, no experience needed”, from 1970s “Time and a Word” LP from Yes, before the Yes album, and followup with Roundabout from Fragile. Jon Anderson, Chris Squire,Peter Banks and Tony Kaye. These are some of the cuts I have repeated even though I think there's such a ginormous library available to me that repeats are kept to a minimum. Hope you enjoy it! Let me know where you are and let me know who your favorites are from that era and I may just throw it into the file and play it soon. Thanks for listening today. My email is talesvinyltells@gmail.com. You can hear a Tales Vinyl Tells radio program when it streams live on RadioFreeNashville.org and here.  We do that at 5 PM central time Wednesdays. The program can also be played and downloaded anytime at podbean.com, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, iHeart podcasts, Player FM podcasts, Listen Notes podcasts and many other podcast places. And of course you can count on hearing the Tales on studiomillswellness.com/tales-vinyl-tells anytime. PLAYLIST: 5.1 No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed/Roundabout-Yes 5.2 Love Song-Lesley Duncan/Elton John 5.3 I'm a Man-Spencer Davis Group/CTA 5.4 Fast Buck Freddie-Jefferson Starship 5.5 Playing in the Band-Grateful Dead 5.6 Train Leaves Here This Morning/Midnight Flyer-Eagles 5.7 Spanish Moon-Little Feat 5.8 Space Cowboy-Steve Miller Band 5.9 Only Time Will Tell-Asia 5.10 Baby's Calling Me Home-Boz Scaggs/Steve Miller Band          

Dangerous wildfires in Washington burn thousands of acres; New video shows moment hero fires at shooter at Idaho In-and-Out; Fragile ceasefire between U.S. and Iran; and more on tonight's broadcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8-2-26 Free But Still Fragile | Exodus 14:10–31 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy Free But Still Fragile Pastor Joshua Kennedy Take Flight Series Special Guest: Garry Ingraham

durée : 00:08:58 - Les interviews d'Inter - par : François Geffrier - À 7h50, Vanessa Paradis est l'invitée de François Geffrier à l'occasion de la sortie en version "deluxe" de son huitième album, "Le Retour des beaux jours", sorti en octobre. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Nonostante il cessate il fuoco tra Israele e Hamas sia formalmente in vigore dallo scorso ottobre, la situazione nella Striscia di Gaza continua a deteriorarsi, mentre cresce anche il rischio di un allargamento del conflitto in Medio Oriente.Seguici su Facebook e Instagram o abbonati ai nostri podcast cliccando qui. 

FILE 11. Headline: The Houthi-Iran Alliance and the Fragile Conflict with Saudi Arabia Guest: Edmund Fitton Brown Summary: Edmund Fitton Brown discusses the Houthis' motivation as a revolutionary Islamic force aligned with Iran's campaign against the West. While independent-minded, they share deep ideological ties with Hezbollah. The U.S. prematurely ceased military operations against them last year due to budgetary issues and Omani pressure, failing to stop Red Sea attacks. Recently, tensions escalated as Saudi Arabia challenged Houthi attempts to establish direct flights to Iran. 

The legal case against former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn regarding alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool hit a major snag following a new court filing by his defense team. According to filings submitted by his lawyers, a National Park Service (NPS) official acting as the sole government witness conceded during grand jury testimony that the pool was already heavily damaged before Hearn ever touched it.

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Gary Walpole from National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) to discuss preventing falls through fragile roofs. They explore the goals of the Don't Fall for Fragile campaign, why planning is essential before work begins and how contractors and building owners can work together to create safer jobsites. Tune in for practical safety insights and simple steps to help reduce preventable falls across the roofing industry. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/   Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up   Sign up for the Week in Roofing!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up   Learn more about (National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited (NFRC)) here! (https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/national-federation-of-roofing-contractors-nfrc)  Follow Us!   https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com  https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop  https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw  https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/  https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss  #NFRC #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry 

Iran War Enters Fragile Diplomatic Pause As Mediators Try To Restore Interim Ceasefire, Tehran-Backed Groups Still Launching Drones Around Region, Hormuz Effectively Closed! Trump Giving Peace Talks A Chance But Ready For “Strong Military Action” If They Fail!

July 19 2026 [Speaker: Pastor Holy Behm]. In this series, we will learn about the Fruit of the Spirit. “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” (Gal 5:22-23) Today is about gentleness. Gentleness here refers to meekness.  “A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.” (Prov 15:1) Bible sermon notes: https://bible.com/events/49640340

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Find out which teams' shot at a Lombardi Trophy could be shattered by injuries and unforeseen circumstances. Join Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their Mt. Rushmore of the NFL's most fragile Super Bowl contenders and most controversial takes! Could the San Francisco 49ers' season collapse before it even gets going? Are the Kansas City Chiefs in a reloading year? Plus, will the New York Jets actually be viable? The "Tailgate" prepares for some hostile fan reactions! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00BettingpPros Premium Giveaway 0:02:16The Most Fragile Super Bowl Contenders Mt. Rushmore - 0:02:51San Francisco 49ers - 0:04:13Buffalo Bills - 0:07:52Philadelphia Eagles - 0:12:58Kansas City Chiefs - 0:14:47Honorable Mentions - 0:18:26BettingPros College Football Channel - 0:27:23Our Most Controversial Takes - 0:28:08Aaron Glenn Won’t Be the First Head Coach Fired - 0:29:15The New Orleans Saints Have a 2025 New England Patriots-Style Run to the Super Bowl - 0:32:24We Will Have a Winless Team in 2026 - 0:33:15Hard Rock Bet - 0:35:13Outro - 0:36:30See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renewed tensions in the Middle East are testing markets. In this week's Market Take, Ehsan Khoman, Investment Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why we remain pro-risk despite a more fragile macro backdrop.General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves risks. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast.In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL. Tel:+ 44 (0)20 7743 3000. Registered in England and Wales No. 02020394. For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded. Please refer to the Financial Conduct Authority website for a list of authorised activities conducted by BlackRock.In the European Economic Area (EEA): this is Issued by BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. Registered office Amstelplein 1, 1096 HA, Amsterdam, Tel: 020 – 549 5200, Tel: 31-20- 549-5200. Trade Register No. 17068311 For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded.For Investors in Switzerland: This document is marketing material.In South Africa: Please be advised that BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited is an authorised Financial Services provider with the South African Financial Services Board, FSP No. 43288.In Singapore, this is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (Co. registration no. 200010143N). This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In Hong Kong, this material is issued by BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. In Australia, issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 (BIMAL). This material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should assess whether the material is appropriate for you and obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL's Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdictionIn Latin America: this material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice nor an offer or solicitation to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of any Fund (nor shall any such shares be offered or sold to any person) in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities law of that jurisdiction. If any funds are mentioned or inferred to in this material, it is possible that some or all of the funds may not have been registered with the securities regulator of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay or any other securities regulator in any Latin American country and thus might not be publicly offered within any such country. The securities regulators of such countries have not confirmed the accuracy of any information contained herein. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Mexico thus is subject to strict rules. For more information on the Investment Advisory Services offered by BlackRock Mexico please refer to the Investment Services Guide available at www.blackrock.com/mx©2026 BlackRock, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.BII0726-5760873-EXP0727

What if simply BELIEVING was enough to make a difference in life? Doing is what makes all the DIFFERENCE in life. If we believe all the right things, but don't do anything with what we believe, our FAITH becomes FEEBLE and FRAIL and FRAGILE. Jesus' Invitation: FOLLOW Me, not BELIEVE Me. God is most HONORED […]

(00:00) Zolak, Beetle, and McKone start the show reacting to Jayson Tatum's comments at the ESPYs. Beetle wonders if Tatum is afraid of making headlines with comments. (8:51) The crew considers what role Tatum played in the Brown trade. Was Tatum informed of the deal or was he left in the dark until a deal was in place for JB.(21:03) McKone and Zo say that the team needs to get better, point guard, more depth. Beetle says the GM has to be accountable to someone and the star player may be that person.(33:34) The guys react to Buster Olney saying that their MLB All Star game is in trouble, Beetle agrees and says fan engagement is down and player commitment isn't there.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

House GOP leaders are entering a very perilous period as they attempt to squeeze six months of legislating into a handful of weeks, with the midterm elections looming like an anvil overhead. Anna and Jake break down Speaker Mike Johnson's twin gambit: reconciliation and immigration. Plus, a new push for Russia sanctions belies structural challenges — and what to expect ahead of Todd Blanche's high-stakes hearing today before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠we're investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at ⁠⁠punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

durée : 00:13:40 - Les Matins de France Culture - par : Bérengère Bonte - Lundi 13 juillet, les rebelles yéménites houthis ont mené des frappes en direction de l'Arabie saoudite après l'avoir accusée d'une attaque contre l'aéroport de la capitale Sanaa, qu'ils contrôlent. Les Houthis et l'Arabie saoudite pourraient-ils de nouveau entrer en guerre ? - équipe : Félicie Faugère, Anouk Seveno - invités : Quentin Müller journaliste indépendant, spécialiste du Yémen Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Have you ever wondered if your business is financially fragile? It's a term that might not sound very attractive, but it's a reality for thousands of small businesses—even those that look incredibly healthy from the outside. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on why so many small business owners are quietly stressing behind closed doors. We're talking about the gap between looking successful on social media and actually having a stable, profitable foundation. In this episode, we cover: The "Financial Fragility" Trap: How a business can look busy, have customers, and show growth, yet be one slow month away from a full-on panic. Common Signs of Fragility: If you find yourself constantly transferring money between accounts, living "weekend-to-weekend," or using debt to cover operational mistakes, this episode is for you. The 6 Reasons Your Business Stays Fragile: Focusing on Sales, Not Profit: Revenue is just an illusion of success if you aren't retaining profit. Emotional Decision-Making: Buying inventory, hiring, or avoiding price increases based on feelings rather than data is a recipe for instability. Avoiding the Numbers: Overwhelm and intimidation often lead owners to look away from their financials. Excessive Inventory: Why your "well-stocked" warehouse might actually be a pile of trapped cash. Building Around Survival Habits: When you operate in chaos for too long, survival becomes your "normal." Mistaking Hard Work for Strategy: You can work 80-hour weeks and still have poor margins. Strategy beats effort every time. From Survival to Strength I share a real-world example from a recent one-on-one coaching call where a business owner was working for free while her team managed the profitable service components. We talk about how to break these cycles and move toward true leadership. Remember: You didn't start your business to create a job for yourself that doesn't pay you. It's time to stop playing "store" and start leading like a CEO. 5 Ways to Build Financial Health: Know Your Numbers: Specifically, know your break-even point. Clarity creates control. Consistent Financial Reviews: Stop avoiding the data. Analyze your margins and expenses regularly. Stop Buying Emotionally: Use data-driven strategies to manage your inventory. Build Cash Reserves: Start small—even just 1% of your gross margin per week—to stop the cycle of panic over unexpected expenses. Lead Like a CEO: Shift your mindset from daily operator to strategic leader. I want to challenge you this week: Take out a pen and paper. Ask yourself, "Am I financially fragile?" and identify one habit from today's episode you can commit to changing. If you're ready to stop the chaos and build an operating system designed for profit, let's get to work. Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe

In this episode of Friday Field Notes, host Ryan Michler tackles a critical societal crisis: the rise of vanishing fatherhood. With nearly half of all men between the ages of 25 and 45 currently childless, Ryan breaks down why this trend isn't just an economic narrative, but a profound crisis of belief.  He exposes the cultural lie that children are a restriction on personal freedom and contrasts it with data showing that 90% of fathers find fatherhood to be their deepest source of joy. True purpose comes from shouldering responsibility, not chasing comfort. Tune in to learn why raising righteous children is the ultimate battlefield for our culture. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Episode Introduction 00:45 - The Fatherhood Statistics Shock 02:24 - Belief Systems vs. Economic Stories 04:27 - The Joy of Fatherhood vs. Societal Expectations 06:37 - The True Cost of Opting Out 08:50 - The Danger of Fragile and Rudderless Men 11:02 - The Birth Rate Collapse and Cultural Decay 13:19 - Reclaiming Culture Through the Next Generation 15:28 - Forfeiting the Cultural Fight 17:28 - Raising Righteous Children as the Mission 19:13 - Shifting from Dopamine to Legacy 19:57 - Step Up and Find the Courage 22:00 - A Call to Action for Modern Fathers    Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready  

If you went solo as a writer or marketer, you already made your declaration of independence. You left a paycheck, or a boss, or both. You did the brave thing. Lately, though, you might be wondering whether that independence still holds up. The work feels less predictable. AI keeps changing what clients will pay for. And a familiar thought creeps in: maybe I should go find something more stable. In this episode, I want to talk you out of that trap. I start with a story you think you know, the morning the founders of the U.S. actually signed the Declaration of Independence, which was a lot more nervous and human than the painting suggests. Then I get personal about my own decision to go solo 20 years ago. From there, I draw a line between two kinds of independence. The fragile kind that looks like freedom but feels like risky exposure. And the resilient kind that holds up even when a client walks away. Here's the good news. For most of my 20 years, a one-person business had a hard ceiling. You stayed small and exposed, or you grew and got tangled up in payroll and management. The dynamics have changed. There's a third path now, and it changes what's possible for a solo writer. What You'll Learn • Why the morning the Declaration was signed was nothing like the painting, and what that has to do with you • The difference between fragile independence and resilient independence, and how to tell which one you've got • Why the "stable" path (the in-house job, the steady retainer) may be just as shaky right now • The two traps that keep solo businesses fragile: the single anchor client and the one-person ceiling • What changed recently that lets a solo writer take on more without hiring anyone • Why producing more, faster, and cheaper actually makes you easier to replace • The part of your work that stays valuable no matter how good AI gets • Two honest questions to find where your own independence is still exposed Key Ideas & Takeaways 1. The People Who Chose Independence Did It Scared. The signing wasn't the calm, triumphant scene in the painting. Benjamin Rush described a "pensive and awful silence," and men who believed they might hang for what they were doing. They didn't wait for certainty. They committed first, and everything good came after. 2. Feeling Shaky Doesn't Mean You Chose Wrong. When your path feels uncertain, it's tempting to believe a steadier one is waiting somewhere else. But "stable" jobs are being reorganized and automated too. A storm feels the same from inside any boat. Yours is the one you can actually steer. 3. Declaring Independence Is the Easy Part. Going solo is a single moment. Keeping that independence alive is the work that comes after, and it doesn't stop. You re-earn it through the decisions you make for years. 4. The Dynamics Have Changed. For most of the last two decades, a solo writer could only do what one person could physically produce. Growing meant hiring, payroll, and overhead. When used properly, AI now handles a lot of the research, first drafts, and grunt work, so that load can sit inside a one-person business. 5. More Capacity Buys Resilience. This is about resilience. The aim is to serve a wider range of clients, so no single account owns your future, and to turn down bad-fit projects without panic. A resilient business bends when a client leaves. It doesn't break. 6. Producing More Can Make You Easier to Replace. If all you do is produce faster and cheaper, you become a more efficient commodity, and commodities compete on price until there's nothing left. What protects you is the judgment AI can't reproduce. 7. The Gap Between Producing and Producing the Right Thing. Most clients can now generate a competent draft in minutes. What they can't do is decide whether it's the right one or see what it gets wrong for their audience. That judgment, taste, and discernment is what they'll keep paying a real person for. Action Steps Add up what each client paid you over the last year and find the percentage your biggest one represents. If it's over 40 to 50 percent, that's your project for the quarter. Name your single biggest point of fragility this week: one client who's too large a share of your income, or a ceiling set by your own two hands. Pick one production task you still do by hand (deep research, first drafts, cleanup) and hand it to AI this week, so you can spend that time on higher-judgment work. Make a short list of the skills you've undervalued (asking sharp questions, synthesizing, reading the real need) and start treating them as your core offer. Think about the two questions from the close: where is your independence still fragile, and what could you hand off now to free up your judgment?

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Hussain Haqqani and Bill Roggio discuss the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and a flawed memorandum concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Roggio argues the agreement effectively grants Iran control, while Haqqani notes GCC countries feel excluded and wary of de-escalation on Iranian terms. The US lacks a plan to force Iranian understanding of consequences. 1

STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING BILL ROGGIO, HUSAIN HAQQANI, SAMUEL BEN-UR, 6-22-261903 PERSIAThe provided text is a transcript from the John Batchelor Show featuring a deep-dive discussion on the fragile diplomatic landscape involving the United States, Iran, and Israel. The participants analyze the "ceaseless fire" in Lebanon and the Straits of Hormuz, questioning the validity of reported progress in peace talks hosted in Switzerland. Hussain Haqqani provides a skeptical view of the American leadership's lack of a clear endgame, while Bill Roggioemphasizes Iran's strategic leverage over vital shipping lanes. A significant portion of the dialogue focuses on Pakistanand Qatar emerging as unexpected mediators between the warring factions. Additionally, the conversation addresses the sidelined status of Hamas, suggesting a rift has formed between the group and its Iranian backers. Ultimately, the sources paint a picture of a stalemated conflict where threats often substitute for actionable military or diplomatic solutions.1903 PERSIA

The Fragile Three-Legged Stool of Irish Agriculture. Guest: Patrick Scanlan. The discussion explores the specific mechanics of 19th-century Irish agriculture, which Scanlan describes as a "three-legged stool" of the potato, the pig, and turf fuel. The potato acted as the "glue" for a system that was surprisingly productive; Ireland was a major agricultural exporter of beef, pork, and oats to Great Britain despite its own poverty. The potato provided a high-yield food source that allowed landlords to pay extremely low wages while ensuring their workforce did not starve. On the eve of the famine, nearly 9 million people lived in Ireland, with 2 million relying exclusively on potatoes. Turf from bogs provided free fuel, and the pig served as a "walking bank account" used to pay rent. This system was functional in good years but dangerously fragile due to its total dependence on a single, cloned crop that lacked genetic diversity. 21846 IRELAND