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Tadifi's legendBook 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels.Meanwhile, Elsa was quietly amused. It wasn't like I could request the SD to force my House Guard to not do something they had been told to do by someone in my hierarchy. That would lead to chaos, and it was unfair to Juanita."Fine," I decided. "Get us three some water. Elsa and I will be practicing."Now Juanita was stuck. I wasn't asking her to leave the room, just leave me alone. I was technically her leader, respect notwithstanding."It is good to see you have not become drunk with power," Elsa smirked once Juanita had left on her errand."Your mockery is unappreciated," I glared back. I was only kidding. "I haven't seen you around recently. It is good to see you.""It is good to see you too," Elsa said in a voice far softer and compassionate than I would have preferred. After all, she had me drugged, beaten, then beaten me up again in the not so distant past.Of course, I had also sexed her up, bringing her to orgasm with my fingers alone. We had also exchanged a burning French kiss in Katrina's office that Buffy was aware of. Then there was the Buffy-Elsa personal feud and the Elsa-Rhada family feud. Balancing that was Elsa's super-hot body and intriguing personality. Sex with her promised to be memorable, more memorable than normal."What have you been up to? I'd like to say I've been behaving myself, but I don't want to advance our relationship by lying (right now, about this).""You are largely responsible for what I've been up to the past two weeks," she stepped back. She tossed her spear aside and entered her fighting stance. How nice of her to warn me, and get rid of her weapon. How erotically odd of her to give me the illusion of a chance."I deny everything," I rocked back. She was blindingly fast. The fact that I was able to block most of the blow was a testament to how much I had learned in the past two and a half months."Watashi wa nihongo o hanashimasu', 'Wǒ shuō pǔtōnghu ', 'Wǒ shuō guǎngdōng hu ' and 'Aku isa basa jawa'," she lectured me as she maneuvered me into a corner with a series of kicks and feints. She spoke Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese and Javanese. That was nice to know."Wait," then she kicked me off the mat."Amazons don't have a 'time out'," she smiled. I cautiously worked my way back onto the practice area."What part did you play?" I readied myself. This time, I went on the offensive. I used my greater strength and reach to compensate (rather poorly) for her superior reflexes."Someone had to ride herd on those disparate forces. My status was respected by the Amazons, I had experience dealing with outsiders, plus your person Addison nominated me, and Katrina suggested that you and I were close. That was enough for the Khanate. Your embassy and earlier aid to the Seven Families brought the 9 Clans along.""And you stole the carrier?""It was an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to humiliate the Seven Pillars," she grinned. "Riding in a nuclear submarine was interesting, right up there with running around, spray painting translations next to all the markings onboard the captured vessel. Herding regular civilians wasn't nearly as much fun.""In the annals of the SD, that is going to be a victory hard to surpass," I got out right before my legs were swept out from under me. Before I could roll over, she landed on top of me. She didn't go for a pin. Elsa simply sat there, straddling my hips and looking down at me. We were both breathing heavily."I owe you for that," she patted me on my bare chest."Is that a good thing, or a bad thing?""I'll let you figure that out during the Great Hunt," she gave a sliver of a smile."Not you too," I groaned."Who else are you worried about?""You and twenty-nine other Amazons. By name, Rachel. She's pretty upbeat about her chances and believes she has a score to settle.""Rachel will be a tough one," Elsa acknowledged."Comfortable?" Juanita muttered."Yes, I am," Elsa grinned her way. "Thank you for asking." Juanita gave me a look that suggested I do something like protest, or actually try to fight her off."Why are you being nice to me?" I wondered."I've learned to appreciate your numerous qualities," Elsa enlightened me. "I am also honest enough to admit I was completely wrong about you. You make a good Amazon." That was huge praise indeed and more importantly, it was to a public audience. I was double fortunate that no one was close enough to see Elsa's camel toe resting against my lightly covered hard-on."Thank you. Is there anything I can do for you?""Aren't you engaged to someone?" Juanita reminded me. What she was really saying was 'don't you know you belong to the maidens of House Ishara?' Trust me, I know these things. Had she meant Hana, she would have said Hana."She has the patience of Job," I reasoned. "Oh, Elsa, Job is a figure in the Old Testament of the Bible." I doubted she knew."Oh. Is he a bloody-handed butcher, raging misogynist, or one of those pacifistic wimps?""He's a nice guy who gets swallowed by a whale.""That's Jonah," Juanita corrected me. "Job is the one who was tested by God. Job accepted God taking away all his family, wealth and health, only to be rewarded for his loyalty to God with more than he ever had before.""Wimp.""I would never turn away from Ishara," Juanita rumbled."Zorja would never feel the need to test my loyalty so," Elsa riposted."Oh look," I thrust my hips up. "I seem to need a shower." Elsa's expression was of superiority and lust combined into a lethal cocktail of my demise."Let's go. You can wash my back," she said as she rose over me. She even offered me a hand up. That was unexpected and accepted warily."Is there some battle wound that makes you incapable of bathing yourself?" Juanita got feisty. Holy Hell, she was my Caribbean Buffy-twin."None," Elsa smugly commented. "I like the feel of his hands on my body. He possesses non-threatening masculinity wed with sisterly solidarity. It is a unique experience that you seem woefully unaware of.""Yippee!" I whispered."You really are a man-whore," Juanita declared under her breath."Check," I gave her a thumbs-up. Sadly, Elsa gave me enough respect to walk at my side, not in front of me (so I could have been mesmerized by her buttocks.) As I was stripping down in the locker room, I noticed Juanita hovering close by. "Are you going to follow me into the shower?""Yes.""Why? I am not going to be in danger in the middle of Havenstone.""I'll be the judge of that," she insisted."You do realize I've had sex with an audience before, don't you?""I've been warned about that and know proper counter-measures.""What? What kind of measures?" I was now naked and, towel in hand, was making my way to the communal showers."Charlie horses, trips, stun-gun if applicable," she informed me with relish."You are threatening to damage my prestige," I enlightened her."Cáel, I was chosen for more than my martial skills. I was selected because I will not wilt before your childish ways.""Are you a lesbian?""No. Why would a woman have to be a lesbian to withstand your wiles?""You'll figure it out eventually," I chuckled. Actually, knowing what a playboy-cad I was turned out to be a counter-intuitive edge for me. Expecting me to be a letch just meant I totally ignored the woman. Then the doubt would set in. 'Why wasn't I hitting on her?' she would think. She'd go through the phase of her not being good enough for me to knowing that wasn't the case, definitely, and would come at me to prove herself right. Wham-bam, another one in the can. Oink.Step One: reduce the amount of time talking to her as a fellow human traveler of life. From here on out, I would address her by her name when I wanted something and otherwise treat her like furniture ~ furniture I was comfortable with. In this case, I treated her like a towel rack. She promptly dropped it. That was okay, I was planning to get dressed wet anyway.I rinsed off my hair quickly as Elsa settled underneath the showerhead beside me. As soon as I finished, she handled me a bottle of (scentless) body soap. It was probably one of those the jaguar will smell me coming ten miles away excuses Amazons used to avoid being girlie. I got my hands all sudsy and began working on her shoulders and neck from behind.Wordlessly, Elsa followed my physical directions, allowing me to wash her arms before working my way down her back in languid, amorous circles. Around the 10th thoracic vertebrae, Elsa gave me a deep, cleansing exhalation. I dug my fingers into her taut back muscles, racking them down to her buttocks, deftly ran them along the sides of her glutes and finished up caressing them along the line between her thighs and ass.I worked her buttocks apart, worked my fingers along her perineum, tickling the back of her labia then up, across her anus and back to her tailbone and the small of her back. A crazy idea came to me: maybe I could talk her into a tramp stamp; something like If you are reading this, know I'll kill you next. That would be so Elsa.I lathered her ass up for another half-minute before working my way down to her thighs, starting with the hip joints and then coaxing of her parted lips. I knelt down so that I was resting on the balls of my feet. Elsa obliged me by parting her legs, standing on her toes with her feet over a foot apart, then placing her hands against the shower stall while arching her back so that her hips were thrust back."Oh, come on," Juanita protested. "What kind of bath is this?""Did you hear something?" Elsa looked down at me."Nope. I was focusing all of my attention on you," I smiled up at her. I was really liking the way her muscles were stressed through her exertions. I couldn't seem to pay enough attention to her robust calves. I didn't pass up the opportunity to plant gentle kisses on each cheek either.Elsa's ankles and feet happened all too fast and the pretense of a bath was complete. She looked at me while she soaped up her breasts then let the water cascade all over her body."Thank you, Cáel," she gave me a regal nod of her damp head, turned and left. "Train harder for the Hunt. You are going to need every edge you can get.""I'm stalking oysters over the weekend. They are cunning and stealthy adversaries," I replied sagely. Elsa snorted, then started toweling off as she left, going toward her own locker. I walked past my soaked towel on the floor without a single glance. Juanita stalked behind me, clearly with a lot on her mind she was now waiting for the proper moment to share. I got dressed."Not going to dry off?" she grumbled."I never use towels," I lied. "I like the rain-washed feel." By ignoring her act of defiance, I really steamed her. I wasn't done. As we headed toward the elevator, I opened up with my next jibe. Buffy really shouldn't challenge me so. I'm a past-master of dealing with clingy, bossy women."Regretting you made that bet?" I mused while we waited."What bet?" she simmered."The bet where you assured Buffy and whomever else was in the room that you wouldn't break down and physically harm me ~ punishing me for my wicked ways?""What? How did," she groused then, "You are playing me.""Yep.""You really are full of yourself," she seared me with her gaze."No, but I know what I'm good at and I'm good at frustrating women. I've been working at it for the past four years and I've got over 200 women who would agree that I'm very good at doing it.""Why are you doing this to me? I'm on your side," she turned all pouty and hurtful."Because if I don't, I'll go mad, Juanita," I enlightened her. "You want to protect me, right?""Yes," she sensed a verbal trap. The elevator opened and we stepped in."See, I don't want to be protected," I started."That's,""Let me finish, please," I stopped her. She gave me the visual 'go-ahead'. "I don't want to live a life where I need to be protected. I don't want to worry that women I hang out with could be cornered by some unsavory types at an eatery because those women happen to know and like me.""I admire what you are doing, I really do. This is not the life I wanted, though. This is not what I wanted to be doing four months after leaving college. I wanted to be some corporate worm, barely scraping by on my work reviews and being, as you said, 'a man-whore'.""You don't have that luxury," she pointed out."Am I not doing my job?" I countered."I guess you are," she grudgingly admitted."Yet you feel you have the right to critique my personal life and how I approach it," I related. "I'm not beating you up by playing the I am Ishara bullshit. I certainly don't expect anyone to be grateful to me for the opportunity to be in a House. I don't because I believe that every member of House Ishara has already proven they belong here before I ever meet them. I believe in you. Sometimes I would appreciate it if my sisters would give me the same respect."She looked away because my harpoon had struck home."Unlike the rest of you, I inherited my place in this madhouse. Unlike every other Amazon here, I am only a part of House Ishara because I am the choice of a thousand ancestors to be our leader. Notice that no one asked me if I wanted to do this. And I don't think I ask too much of you because frankly, there are times when I feel unworthy to be in your company.""You are still Ishara and I must still be your guardian," she held her ground. I glared at her. She glared back. I coughed. She kept glaring."What's my name?""Oh," she shrugged. "Cáel Wakko Ishara.""That may sound silly you to, but I have chosen the designations for myself, my First Ancestor and the Goddess for a good reason."We rode in silence. When we got to the ground floor, we made our way to our bikes and got ready to head home."What is the reason?""To never take ourselves too seriously. The worst thing I can think to befall my House is we become as humorless as the rest of the bitches around here. 'Laugh at Death' should be our motto.""Isn't that a bit childish?""Of course it is," I groaned. "You clearly haven't been paying attention to a damn thing I've been saying. I swear I'm thinking about bringing back 'National Clown Nose Day'.""We had a 'National Clown Nose Day'?" she pedaled to keep up."God help me," I muttered.(Where is my Serge?)"You are not going to let me go through my door first?" I sighed in exasperation. Juanita insisted that she go through every door first, because today was so very different than yesterday, when I had Pamela, perhaps I protest too much."You have a gun," a somewhat familiar voice said from inside my/Timothy's apartment. Oh, fuck. Ya know, because Juanita was as pretty as she was lethal, which is to say 'too much for the given company'."Don't make any sudden moves unless you want to see it," Juanita cautioned her."Oh, it's okay," Odette intervened. "This is Anais Saint-Armour. She's a Mountie.""Oh, she's on the List too," Juanita grumbled. "What has he done wrong this time?""Why don't you tell me who you are first?" Anais growled at Juanita while I pushed my way into the room."I don't like your attitude," Juanita glared."Anais, this is Juanita Leya Antonio Garza; she's my latest bodyguard. Juanita, this is Anais, a good friend of mine who helped save my life in Hungary when the 'terrorists' were closing in," I somewhat exaggerated,, she had helped me catch up with the rest of the team when Pamela and I got sidetracked."Why did he chose you?" Anais fumed. Did I mention she's insanely jealous with an aching need to know why I was marrying anyone else, but her."What list?" Odette proved to be on the ball."He didn't chose me. I volunteered for the spot.""Buffy made an anti-girlfriend list. Elsa is on it too," I mumbled."I bet you did," Anais (responding to Juanita)."It is not like that," I moved to interpose myself between my Mountie and my non-mounted (for now) guardian. "I'm on the board of directors for Havenstone now and,""How did that happen?" Anais turned 'The Force' on me. (That's Canadian for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, really) "You insisted (reference back in the days we were seeing one another) you were impoverished.""I inherited it from my Father,""He's poor too. I ran a background check when we first started dating," Anais kept up the pressure."My Mother?""She's dead.""Okay, it was my Father through a convoluted meandering of genetics," I went back to attempting the truth (shame on me)."Which is it?" she glowered."My Father, but it's too complicated to get into now," I tried to touch her. She recoiled. She was still pissed with me."He's telling the truth this time," Odette rose to my defense."Why didn't you tell me this when you were in Hungary? For that matter, if you are rich, why didn't you use those resources to get yourself out of trouble instead of involving me?" She really was a great cop."I had to make a call to someone I trusted and who couldn't be traced back to me, or Havenstone, or the Irish Embassy," I fibbed."What have you gotten yourself into?" Anais thawed somewhat."I believe I promised you dinner," I reminded her."You did.""Where are we going?" Juanita stressed our lack of privacy."'We' aren't going anywhere. Ms. Anais Saint-Armour and I are going to a restaurant of her choosing. Don't worry about it. She carries a gun.""I'm not carrying a gun," Anais torpedoed my plan."Where are we going?" Juanita repeated herself. I had to switch mental gears quickly to take in the new looks I was getting from Anais. I shouldn't have ignored those cues."I can't get around my personal security service," I sighed. Why did I give in? Anais was all about gathering evidence and then drawing conclusions from the facts in available.I had been involved in some significant bad-assery in Europe that was way beyond anything she would have associated with the old me. Terrorist cells duking it out with me (and others) in a Budapest metro station? A rustic inn being reduced to ashes after a suspected firefight? Bomb threats? A full-scale military operation in Romania?I had been kidnapped with a resultant massive manhunt for me then returned under highly mysterious circumstances. There had been a young girl with me, we were close for reasons not really gone into and I had saved her despite all forms of parenthood had been anathema to me.I was a man who others deemed necessary to protect, thus a man making secretive phone calls, getting snippets of information and being involved in the deaths of way too many people to be the old, playboy me. Who had I become?I therefore might be a man who 'needed' to marry a billionairess due to some unspeakable political reasons, not out of any romantic/sexual desire of my own. Anais knew that I was a commitment-phobe, not a gold-digger. That meant she could be involved with me without it really being cheating. I needed her help, I had reached out to her when I was in crisis and she was in the people-helping business, right?There was clearly more evidence out there for her to discover and she had the good fortune to be able to have me in a spot where I could be interrogated."Where do you want to go?" I disengaged and went to my room. The door was only partially shut as I changed."Eleven Madison West," I was told."Oh," Odette cooed, "that place is expensive.""I know," Anais remarked."Why did you pick it?" Odette inquired."To remind Cáel that meals can be very expensive." That was my 'date' reminded me that I'd cheated with her over the course of a home-cooked meal, cooked not-by-her in someone else's home. I wondered how Maya was doing.Eleven Madison West meant I pulled out one of my Havenstone suits. They were tailored after all and I suspected that getting into this place at this time of night was going to take some charisma and finagling. Dressing as causal-me wouldn't do. When I stepped out, jaws dropped ~ I do look good all gussied up. Odette dispelled the shock by jumping into my arms."You look hot," she squealed. "Too bad I'm not going out with you.""You might want to remember that," Anais griped."We need to stop by Havenstone so I can attempt to dress up for this affair," Juanita stated."How about we call in a replacement? Give you the night off?" I suggested."Who?""Chaz?""You want that British SSR non-commissioned officer to be your personal bodyguard for tonight? You've got balls," Juanita coughed. I took out my phone and got ready to give him a call."Hey, Anais, why didn't you call me to tell me you were coming over?" I carefully avoided the word 'warned' as she would take that the wrong way."I don't have your personal phone number. I called your home phone and got the answering service, last night and again this morning," she narrowed her eyes."Odette, did Timothy get lucky last night?" I looked past the Mountie."No. A good friend of his rolled his motorcycle and he went to the hospital to help him out," Odette shook her head. Poor Timothy. My roomie/fuck-buddy misinterpreted Anais's pique. "Timothy is gay, not a sexual enabler.""Huh?" Juanita wondered."Wingman," I translated. "Sometimes the three of us go to gay clubs where I act as his wingman,""And they feed me to lesbians," Odette sounded enthusiastic. Thanks to me she was hardly a same-sex virgin."If there are three people living here and two bedrooms, who sleeps on the sofa?" Anais skewered Odette with her eyes."If Cáel has company and isn't sharing, I sleep with Timothy," Odette refused to wilt, or cut me some slack with Anais."Isn't sharing?" those ocular death orbs flicked my way."Hmm, if we are going to Elven Madison West, I had better make that call," I evaded. I rang Chaz."Nyilas," he answered. "How are you doing this evening?""I'm good. I have an ex-girlfriend from out of town visiting, she wants to go to a swanky place and Juanita isn't dressed for the detail so,""You want me to double date?""No, I need a bodyguard.""You are assuming I have something appropriate to wear.""You are British!" I protested. "Even your chicks have tuxedos.""Very well. Will this be a personal protection detail, or close support?""Aahhh,""Close support," said Anais."Personal Protection," countered Juanita."The one most likely to save me from being stabbed with a steak knife," I muttered."I am not going to physically attack you," Anais simmered. Yeah, right, I had heard that one before, and not just from her."Personal Protection it is," Chaz informed me."Oh, and she's a Mountie.""Is she armed?""No," I thanked the goddesses."Does she want to be?""Huh? Are you going to arm her?" I panicked."No. You have a NYPD liaison. Give Officer Kutuzov a call and make a formal request. If she is a law enforcement officer in good standing, it shouldn't be a problem.""Oh, I can do that?, I'm not sure that's the best idea," I prevaricated."Man up, Nyilas," he chided me. "You should work on making it so women don't want to shoot you instead of thinking of ways to disarm them.""Spoken like a man who wisely prefers the company of other men," I grumbled."Good use of the word 'wisely'. Next question: what are we using as a means of conveyance?""Umm,""I have my motorcycle," Anais was less than helpful."If you weren't one of the bravest human beings I'd ever met, I would determine at this moment that you are a dolt. Call Havenstone and arrange for one of those Mercedes Armored GL550s. Bring your license. I drive on the correct side of the road and I'm not keen on having a distraught paramour driving into a storefront at 80 kph.""Man, I like the way you speak," I joked."I took advantage of a proper English education.""I was joking with you.""I know.""Can I date your sister?" I didn't know if he had a sister, but he'd hinted there were multiple Tomorrow's out there. Anais' mood didn't improve."Yes. I like you. You are a good bloke.""Does your sister know how to kill people?""Yes. I'd say she's relatively proficient with a variety of small arms and hand-to-hand techniques," he enlightened me."Just checking.""Cáel, every woman you are interested knows how to kill people, or how to have people killed," Chaz reminded me."What about Odette? She's neither well connected nor lethal.""Odette is indeed an enigma. She counters that by being well liked by people who are capable of killing others who hurt her, except where you are concerned. You live a treasured life.""Have you made dinner reservations? If you need me for a black tie event it has to be, what is the American for it, swanky.""That's more of a Cael/Pamela thing," I corrected him. "American's say 'high class', expensive, or 'hot spot'.""Thanks for the update. Make those calls.""O-kay. Will do. I'll meet you at Havenstone in thirty minutes. Does that work for you?""Yes. Make those calls. I'll see you at, 7:52 pm, EDT. Mark.""Huh?""Goodbye Cáel," and he hung up."Who is this 'Chaz' character?" Anais questioned me."He is Color Sergeant Charles Tomorrow of the British Army's Special Reconnaissance Regiment, he's a badass and he's delicious," Odette answered for me."How do you know him, either of you?" came next."He was with," Odette began blabbing 'National Security' stuff."Odette, don't. Anais, he is member of the Joint International Khanate Interim Taskforce along with me. Odette helps out in an auxiliary role," I answered."Cáel, how did you end up doing this kind of work?" she was perplexed. "You were devoid of anything approaching civic responsibility when we were last together. Quite frankly, I didn't think you cared for anyone but yourself.""Hey now," Odette got feisty. She was my friend after all."We can talk about that over dinner?" I suggested. She didn't like that answer, so I lied. "I grew up," which was what she wanted to hear. I was spared any more interrogation at the moment by the necessity of making those three phone calls. Nikita liked hearing from me again, though she was less pleased that it was official business. She did agree to contact the appropriate agency for me, despite me making it for a different female law enforcement agent.I'd wised up about Havenstone. I called Executive services to have the car delivered to my door step. I cautioned the operative that, in my neighborhood, they might be stopped on suspicion of purchasing guns, drugs, and/or a good time. I would have the car in fifteen minutes and agreed to take the delivery driver back to work afterwards. I'd have done it even if I wasn't meeting Chaz.At Eleven Madison West, I got a snooty 'exactly who do you think you are?' followed by 'you will be placed on the waiting list, a spot may open up around 9:50'. Was I going to inform Chaz and Anais of this? Of course not. I planned to beg like a big dog, suggest that while I was a nameless face, I actually knew people, a person, and we'd see how far that got me.While waiting for the S U V to arrive and on the drive back to Havenstone, this is pretty much what followed:"Do you know who was behind your father's murder yet?""Yes, but I can't talk about it.""Was that the reason people are trying to kill you?""Yes. That and other reasons.""What other reasons?""Things I can't talk about.""Why can't you talk about it?""Secret society stuff ~ decoder rings, secret handshakes, writing in cyphers, holding clandestine meetings in public places after dark, and various other things world governments don't want me talking about.""Are you pulling my leg?" I wished I was running my hands over her legs. This wasn't the time for that revelation."No. Most of what I am telling you is the truth.""Were you in a shootout at the Chicago Medical Examiner's morgue?""Yes. I was unarmed at the time.""Was your life in danger?""It depends on what you mean by 'danger'. My allies had guns and were expert shots. I was shot at, but they missed me, so I not sure how much my life was at risk.""Can you please be serious?""I'm trying. You scare me.""You don't need to be afraid of me. I only want to help." That was mostly true. She was a diligent, hard-working incorruptible public servant,well, as long as you overlooked her charging me with bestiality when she was truly pissed with me."I'm not afraid of you hurting me. I'm afraid for you. You are an excellent peace officer and I'm worried that you will learn too much. Then your life will be as screwed up as mine.""I can take care of myself.""The reality that you are going out with me unarmed speaks volumes about what you don't know, Anais.""Don't think this line of questioning is over, Cáel.""Don't worry. I know you are not done.""Very well. How is your aunt?" The crab-fisherwoman, not the Irish menagerie."Happy as a clam, working a real job and living life on her own terms.""Where did you go wrong?" That was a loaded question. I had to tread carefully."A girl humiliated me in high school. I decided to take control of my life and somehow, despite my best intentions to be an unreliable lothario, I've ended up with people closer to me than family,and this constant need for physical protection.""Why are you engaged?" Finally, the real reason she was here. Had she come by to pick up her accoutrements, she would have been gone by the time I came home. She wanted answers, answers that allowed her to be in charge of our relationship again. It was the double-barreled impact of exceptional sex and wondering why she wasn't 'the one'.(Me) "Are you seeing somebody?""You didn't answer my question.""I've answered plenty of your questions. Answer mine.""No. Men expect too much from a career woman." Translation: 'I'm a bitch that, regardless of my dynamite looks and raunchy sex drive, repels men because I'm a compulsive control freak with abysmal trust issues.'"You do put your career first." Translation: 'I've totally forgotten that you are a compulsive control freak with abysmal trust issues.' It was what she wanted to hear."Your turn.""Put on your tin-foil hat. I did it to save lives in Central Asia when the anthrax strikes were going on. I have this friend over there that people listen to.""Who? The Great Khan?"I didn't respond which wasn't the answer she was expecting."How?" as in how could I possibly be good friends with the master of arguably the third or fourth most powerful nation on the face of the Earth"That's one of those things I can't talk about.""Do you love her?""I don't know. I'm lousy at relationships. I get along with her daughter. Her father wants to bury me alive in the Nevada desert. The rest of the family seems to be coming around to the idea that I might be one of them.""That isn't a 'yes'.""No, it isn't.""Do you think you can ever love someone?" If you need translated, sigh, okay, 'why don't you love me?'"Do you mean 'when am I going to stop stumbling from botched relationship to botched relationship and make something constructive of my personal life?'""Yes.""Did I mention that I've discovered I have a grandfather?""No. That isn't answering my question.""It is in a way. Did I mention that Mom had ten sisters I wasn't aware of? I had an uncle, but he died in my arms.""No. My condolences on your uncle. What does this have to do with you becoming more of an adult and becoming accountable for your life?""Did I mention I have an adopted grandmother who is my spiritual twin?""No.""Don't worry about my uncle. He died trying to kill me. My aunts murdered him, though I can never prove it.""Oh.""My grandfather? He was the one who sent those terrorists to kill me. It was his litmus test to see if I was worthy of being in his family. I passed.""Are you serious?""Yes. My spiritual grandma? She's a retired professional assassin. Daily I interact with a half-dozen people who have killed multiple human beings in their lifetimes. You want to know why I'm not behaving responsibly? I am acting responsibly. I'm trying to not get the decent civilians around me killed."She took awhile digesting that. By that time, we had returned to Havenstone and picked up Chaz. I made introductions."So, are you really with the SRR?" she asked him."Yes.""Why are you with Cáel?""My mandate contains multiple answers. Suffice it to say, since my RAF contemporary will not be returning from the UK until tomorrow, I am presently chief liaison officer for Her Majesty's government with JIKIT.""Why are you coming along as Cáel's bodyguard? Don't you have something better to do with your Friday evenings?" Subtle and polite, Anais ain't. Why was I putting up with her? She was a sexual tornado who would try anything once. She was a real prize."First question: Cáel is a friend, his life is in perpetual danger and I consider it my duty to keep him alive. He would do the same for me. Second question: the nature of my present assignment doesn't leave much room for any meaningful romantic associations.""Hmm," I contemplated what wasn't being said. "Chaz, you are nailing one of my security chicks, aren't you?""Yes.""Which one?""A man of character doesn't brag about such things."Chaz was getting some Amazon nookie. I had to find a way to tell him how dangerous that was. She might decide he's make good father material, not a good thing where Amazons were concerned."Are all of his security personnel women?" Anais pressed."Miss Saint-Amour, Havenstone is a corporation that employs over ten thousand people. There are precisely five men currently on their payroll. All their security personnel are woman. Cáel has very limited, if any, input on the matter.""Are you sure about that?""Yes, Miss Saint-Amour. Who would trust a man of Cáel's dubious experience with his own security?" Chaz pointed out."Oh." She hadn't thought of that."Can you tell me why you think his life is in danger?""He is far more likely to be kidnapped than murdered. He possess certain sensitive data that powerful entities would like to access, thus I am his bodyguard tonight. Considering the quality of the women who normally guard him, I consider it an honor.""To guard Cáel, on a date?""He was kidnapped visiting a child at a playground. Yes, we believe his life is in constant peril. The training and experience of his security service is top flight and it has been a pleasure to serve among them.""Were you with him in Budapest and Romania?""The metro station?""Yes.""Yes.""Romania?""Do you mean the counterterrorism action south of Miercurea Ciuc?""Yes.""Yes."Wow, these two were lousy communicators. I could imagine Chaz propositioning one of my Amazons.Chaz: 'You have a superior feminine physique which I find appealing. Want to fuck?'Amazon: 'You look like you have the prerequisite stamina and battle scars to be part of the New Directive. Sure.'"Were you involved in the actual combat? The SRR is normally an intelligence gathering unit.""I was gathering battlefield intelligence, Miss. That required my close proximity to armed and actively hostile enemy aliens (as in they were in Romania illegally, not that they were all supernatural beings). My involvement resulted in two KIA's and one WIA.""Damn Chaz, you rock.""I am a professional.""How many did Pamela gak?""One KIA.""Just one? Whoa, that's so unlike her.""She kept trying to bracket the cell leader (aka Ajax). He had the Devil's Own Luck.""Cáel, why are you making light of all those deaths?" Anais chastised me. "How many terrorists did you wound, or kill?""I wounded one guy.""That is disingenuous," Chaz chided me. "You orchestrated the operation, showed tactical expertise in seizing the most critical terrain feature and engineered the death of the terrorist leader.""My Cáel did that? When I knew him, he was adverse to violence," Anais shook her head."Considering the considerable number of people he's killed, he's still adverse to physical confrontation where his own life is involved. But God help you if you threaten someone he is close to, though. He's the man who can get things done when the team is in a pinch.""Cáel, what happened to you?" she didn't sound upset at all."I learned to care for people beyond my immediate interest, you know, actual long-term relationships," with the unspoken 'as opposed to women I'm currently having sex with'."It took you long enough," she snipped. Reference her being a compulsive control freak with abysmal trust issues.The interrogation was put on hold while we entered the restaurant and,"Mr. Nyilas?" the maytre dee greeted me."Yes.""We will get you a table right away," he nodded obsequiously. What the hell was up with that? Where was my two hour wait time? Oh yeah, I was a minor, fifteen seconds of fame celebrity."Will Ms. Sulkanen be joining you this evening?""No. She had to oversee a packaged Erythrosine-monosaccharides explosion in Boca Raton. Flaming plastic pink flamingo bits were raining down everywhere. I imagine it is taking an Everest-sized load of hush money to keep this out of the media," I replied. I was so eerily sincere, he bought it and a look of horror snuck over his face. I had become the public face of corporate malfeasance."Your table (gulp) is ready, Sir," he began to sweat. He took us to our table for four then beat a hasty retreat. Undoubtedly his civic-mindedness would have him calling up TMZ within a minute. After all, it was unlikely he owned any plastic pink flamingos, or invested in their construction. Once he was gone, Chaz let a thin smile break through his hard-earned military unfazed-ability."What exactly are packaged Erythrosine-monosaccharides?" he inquired."Packaged is self-explanatory. Erythrosine is pink food coloring and monosaccharides are,""Sugar," Anais frowned."Exploding pixie sticks, I have nieces and nephews. You are a genius at misdirection, Mr. Nyilas," he nodded."Thank you, Color Sergeant Tomorrow. It is nice to be appreciated for my bizarre and useless preoccupation," I grinned."You practice lying?" Anais' view of me dimmed."Miss, he excels at extraneous, outrageous utterances. No harm is intended.""Things like I was helping her find her contact lenses?" That had been my excuse when caught coming out of Maya's apartment. Sadly, Anais is highly perceptive and knew the lady didn't wear contacts. The copious female aroma wafting off me certainly hadn't helped."That's unfair," I countered. "Back then, I was a college nitwit suffering from undiagnosed nymphomania. I'd like to think I'm getting better."" tes-vous mieux?" she retorted in French."Je suis assez intelligent pour aller vers vous lorsque des vies  taient sur la ligne." That's right, Anais. When my life and the lives of others were on the line, she was the first one I thought to call. Letting a woman know that you admire her profession, professionalism and reliability never hurts."Are you really a nymphomaniac?" she returned to English. French is the language of sex, as is any derivative of Sanskrit, Farsi and Portuguese. Reference the multitude of Indians, the hotness of Persian women and the outpouring of lust that is Brazil."I had a magnetoencephalography recently. The neuroscientists didn't know what to make of my brain patterns. I appear to be somewhat unique in my madness."She didn't believe me. I didn't blame her. No one really likes hearing a truth they don't want to accept."Here," I leaned forward and pointed to the tiny divot in my forehead. "I was stabbed with a needle in the skull. That is why they looked at me, not because of my sexual malfunction."She touched it to makes sure. We were interrupted by the waiter stopping by to see if we were ready to order yet."We will have three of the most expensive appetizers, dinners, deserts and wines," Anais preempted us. Ugh. I was either a millionaire by the wonders of Havenstone accounting, or broke. I foolishly never looked into such things, never having had much money before. I needed a distraction."Hey Chaz, nice suit," was what came to mind. It was a swell masterpiece of the tailoring arts I hadn't expect from a ground-pounder from a family of ground-pounders serving Queen and Country for generations."Thank you. Pamela picked it out for me, suspecting an event such as this would transpire. She told me you paid for it," Chaz answered."I did?""I made the reasonable deduction that she forged your signature on whatever medium was used for payment," he shrugged, "in the same way she exhibits a criminal tendency toward every other aspect of her life.""What does Pamela look like?" Anais glowered."She's his grandmother," Chaz responded politely. "They make quite the pair. Normally we don't let them alone in the same room. Bad things happen.""Bad things?""Things like that scenic hostel being reduced to ruin," he enlightened her."This is the supposed assassin?""Retired assassin," Chaz corrected her. "So far she's only, what is the term you two use?" he looked at me."Sending a Get-Well card to their next of kin? Pumping up the volume? Making a critical attitude adjustment? Retroactively revoking their lease on life? We have a few.""Yes, those. Pamela has assured the team director that she no longer accepts assignments of a murderous nature. These days she only practices her skills on those we determine are a threat to the greater endeavor," he explained."She murders people? You all murder people?" Anais furrowed her brow. "Cáel, do you engage in these activities?""What? Who? Me? No!" I waved off any conspiratorial associations. "The vast majority of people I've killed was totally by accident.""How do you accidently kill people?" she pierced my soul with her voice."Okay, I let them kill themselves because warning them would have resulted in me and some friends meeting very immediate violent ends," I pleaded."Miss Saint-Amour, I've talked to trustworthy people who were on the scene when this happened. It was a paramilitary action with the lives of children on the line. Cáel acted to save the lives of innocents," Chaz defended me. That is what Anais wanted to believe; that I was basically a decent human being. I was a pig, but a courageous one. I had confronted her after my infidelity, on the other side of the US/Canadian border where her jurisdiction didn't apply.I knew my revelations were hideously hard to believe. In my favor, I had been in dangerous places doing dangerous things. The Metro firefight had been captured on the place's security system (which had been leaked to the public thus leading to some delusional admirers into thinking I would make a great new King of Hungary even though they hadn't had a monarch since 1918 nor was I from the right (Hapsburg) family. In case this whole Havenstone thing came crashing down in flames, I needed to keep my options open).There had been a bomb threat at Mindszent which I had reputable sources call in (and where I had admittedly hung out with a few of the women who saved me from an earlier disaster) and Miercurea Ciuc had made the international news. Well over 100 people had died and some of the terrorists were still at large. The Romanian government declared I had been 'instrumental' in the confrontation without saying what 'instrumental' meant.I was heroically vague, more mature than where we left off and clearly incited pussy-twitching memories. We'd once fucked so continuously hard and long one weekend that neither one of us could stand until an hour after we stopped. Anais was well worth the pain I was contemplating. Sex with her wasn't the pain I was worried about. It was dodging all her calls afterwards. Once again reference her being a compulsive control freak with abysmal trust issues.Oh, how did I know she was reveling in our past coital moments? She hadn't walked out on me yet. She hadn't walked out when she found Odette in my domicile, when she met Juanita, or when she found out that I worked with highly experienced killers as part of my new daily routine.Normally Anais was smarter than this and had a career in law enforcement to contemplate. Lastly, she hadn't asked to be armed, despite getting permission from the NYPD. Had she decided to get a gun, Anais was sure in her hormonally-cascading mindset she would have shot me by now. I incite all kinds of passion in women. It is a curse.The rest of dinner was unremarkable. Anais continued to interrogate Chaz who proved that he was both skilled in counter-interrogation techniques and not willing to spill anymore secrets about what anyone at JIKIT did. However he had provided her with every logical reason to beat feet back across the Canadian border and she hadn't taken the hints about what a disaster sleeping with me could be.We drove Anais back to her motel, then Chaz and I headed home in silence. Despite his earlier declarations, he knew how to drive the 'right' way all along. As he was letting me out in front of my building, he gave me this pleasant warning."I'm not going to lecture you about not going back there, or avoiding the crazy ones. You already know better and are going back by her place anyway. I do advise that whatever you do, don't let her restrict your movements in any way. She's likely to make you pay double for your past indiscretions and take payment out on your cock. Good luck, Mate.""Wait," I stopped him. "Can you help me hotwire her bike? I can use that as an excuse to darken her doorway.""Dolt," he muttered. He helped me anyway because that's what really good friends do ~ assisting you in your self-destruction so we could joke about it later. At least that was what I hoped was going on. Chaz being a closet sadist was an unsettling idea. I didn't get to immediately pursue my plan because,(We work for you, don't we?)At 9 am, the President of the United States of America, after a late night briefing and a good night's sleep, decided that for the sake of world peace he had to intervene in Southeast Asia ~ Thailand to be specific, though he had some vague notion that a summit of regional leaders was in the offing and the US needed to establish some sort of game plan instead of looking impotent and disinterested.Based on carefully selected bits of information supplied to him by us (JIKIT), he ordered two carrier taskforces to move to the Gulf of Thailand to enforce an anticipated UN arms embargo and 'No-Fly Zone'. It would take four days (September 3rd) for Carrier Strike Group Nine (built around the USS Ronald Reagan) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (2,200 souls) to take up a position in the South China Sea close to the Gulf of Thailand. By fortuitous circumstance, 500 Marines and sailors were already deployed to Malaysia on a joint training mission with the Malaysian Marines.The second one, the USS Carl Vinson's Carrier Strike Group One wouldn't arrive until the 9th, six days later. What the US government wanted to know was what the Khanate and Vietnam would do in those long, lonely six days. The Khanate had as many modern, up-to-date combat aircraft on Woody Island as the Reagan could send up. The Vietnamese could add another 48 planes worth worrying about.There was the added complication that Thailand hadn't asked for help yet. His experts (us again) were suggesting that he was about to wake up one morning and find Khanate tanks rolling down the streets of Bangkok, which

One day Jesus asked a man who had been lame for 38 years this question: Do you WANT to get well? Do you WANT to be healed? Because if Jesus healed him, everything in his life would change. Today we will see how this plays out in our own lives!

One day Jesus asked a man who had been lame for 38 years this question: Do you WANT to get well? Do you WANT to be healed? Because if Jesus healed him, everything in his life would change. Today we will see how this plays out in our own lives!

Send us a textOn this episode of Beauty Beyond the Ashes Podcast, I touch on a thought that might rub you a little wrong. But it is necessary for me to ask and for YOU to answer!Do you WANT to be well?I have to ask because sometimes we hold on to the pain for punishment. We hold on to the resentment to hold others to accountability. But when we do this, we allow the enemy to hold us hostage!We must stop and ask ourselves..."Am I ready AND am I WILLING to heal?"Remember, I love you and God loves you more!!!Listen in each week and don't forget to SHARE, LIKE AND COMMENT!!!Connect with TonyaWebsite - https://www.tonyabjones.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@beautybeyondtheashes/videosFree Mini E-Book - https://tonyabjones.com/4pillarsEmail - bbta@tonyabjones.comFacebook - Tonya Bailey Jones https://www.facebook.com/thetonyabjonesInstagram - Blessed1_t2w https://www.instagram.com/blessed1_t2w/TikTok - Beauty Beyond the Ashes https://www.tiktok.com/@beauty_beyond_the_ashes?lang=en

Today's guest is incredibly passionate about treating body, mind and spirit as one. She's knowledgeable and articulate, but what I like the most is her warm-heartedness and her kindness.  Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I'll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today's clip is from episode 420 of the podcast with Dr Gemma Newman, a family doctor, author and friend, passionate about combining holistic methods with conventional medical practice. In our full conversation, Gemma introduced her GLOVES acronym which points to six key areas of life we can address if we want to get well and stay well. In this clip, we explore the first 3 - they include simple daily habits and ways of thinking and being that can help us live a happier, healthier life. And in a world where ‘wellness' often comes with a hefty price tag, her suggestions are all free. Gemma's book: Get Well Stay Well – The Six Healing Health Habits You Need To Know. Thanks to our sponsor https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com. Show notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/420 DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

Bible StudyDon't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: .Sermon NotesJesus skillfully used questions to lead people into the Kingdom of God (that is, following him in a relationship of faith). In our passage he poses an open-ended penetrating question to a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years.  The question goes beneath his obvious need for physical healing to reveal a deeper need of healing for the mind and the soul.Sermon ApplicationDiscussion Questions:Describe a question that changed your life.What sickness of mind is this man experiencing?Have you ever experienced hopelessness in a situation you faced? What led to this feeling? How did you regain hope?What sickness of soul is this man experiencing?What does Jesus say to him in the Temple after his healing? Why is this urgent?Do you believe all people are sinful? How can we be healed of sin?Can you think of a time when God used an unanswered prayer to do a deeper work of transformation in your life?Questions?Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Randy Forrester ().

Jesus came up to a dude who had been lame for 38 years, and asked, “Do you want to get well?” Obviously someone in pain, physical, mental or emotional wants to get well, right? But do they? Do we? I always thought this was a strange question until I encountered it on a very personal level. Could it be that we are not truly ready to get well if it means laying aside the labels we have carried for so long? Who am I if I'm not (fill in the blank)?Get links to all scriptures and resources mentioned here: http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-letting-go-of-labelsAnd please don't forget to subscribe, share, rate, and review. Together we can help more women discover practical ways to apply the power of God's Word to our everyday stuff!

Dr. Joel Foster is a highly respected podiatrist and double board-certified surgeon based in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Whether he's treating sports injuries, addressing chronic conditions like diabetic foot care, or performing advanced surgical procedures, Dr. Foster is passionate about delivering personalized care that gets his patients back on their feet—literally! Today, we'll talk about his journey, his approach to patient care, and why he's chosen to go the “Direct Care” route. We'll also be joined by one of Foster's very own, John Spare, who works with Dr. Foster on his marketing, website, and SEO. Let's dive in! Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn 0:00 Preview - Get Well, Not Bogged Down 1:23 Introduction 2:51 Joel's Origin Story 3:43 The Insurance Problem 8:22 The Direct Care Solution 12:28 How We Were Conditioned 13:36 A Real World Example 16:10 Educating the People 18:54 The Value of Marketing 23:17 Get Well, Not Bogged Down 25:34 Social Proof Changes Minds 27:48 Starting Direct Care is Hard 30:34 People Like Direct Care 33:23 Work With Those Who Get It 43:00 Wrap Up Dr. Foster has developed a practice that puts patient care at the forefront of its operations. From custom orthotics to foot surgery, you get the medical treatment that is right for you, not your insurance. He's able to provide this level of quality care through a direct pay structure instead of working with insurance companies. Long-term, this saves you money and allows for a more prosperous medical industry designed around the people and not the corporations. Speakers Featured in This Episode - Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing- Dr. Joel Foster of Joel D Foster DPM PC This episode is brought to you by Foster Web Marketing. Foster Web Marketing is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, highly customizable marketing and strategic solutions specifically designed for law firms and medical practices. Our award-winning marketing and systems solutions are what set us apart from everyone else.  

Ryan and Braylon are on the desk today with Pete and Ricky on the dials. Poor Maz is once again out sick, so Get Well, Get Well Soon! We wish you to get well! Today's Guest: Russell Brown, NFL Draft Analyst @RussNFLDraft @FantasyPros & @BettingPros . We also welcome Dr. Jeff S Pierce, our WSN Injury Insider, and Medical Director of Michigan Sports and Spine It's a Top 10 Thursday!!

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Leo Galland the author of The Allergy Solution: Unlock the Surprising, Hidden Truth about Why You Are Sick and How to Get Well. Dr. Galland is a translational clinician that spends his time analyzing basic scientific research to effectively help his patients.  Dr. Galland researches the impact of intestinal microbes and intestinal permeability on health and disease. As a nationally renowned doctor, he received his education and medical training at Harvard and NYU. Want to know how he continues to push the boundaries of intestinal health? Tune in now! Join us now to explore: Why cardiovascular disease is often viewed as a manifestation of blood flow. How your dietary pattern can impact your body's reaction to illness. The relationship between food, nutrients, and gut microbiome.  The most important substances produced by the gut microbiome. Want to learn more about Dr. Galland and his work? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Upgrade Your Wallet Game with Ekster!  Get the sleek, smart wallet you deserve—and save while you're at it! Use coupon code FINDINGGENIUS at checkout or shop now with this exclusive link: ekster.com?sca_ref=4822922.DtoeXHFUmQ5  Smarter, slimmer, better. Don't miss out!

Dr. Thurman Hayes Jr. preaching on John 5:1-18, Sunday February 23, 2025. At First Baptist Church of Suffolk, VA.

In this encounter with Jesus, we see Jesus healing a man who has been paralyzed for 38 years. It's easy to lose sight of the true miracle in this encounter because how amazing would it be to see this guy walking on by with his mat after all those years of misery and pain? But Jesus doesn't heal the man simply because He has the power to do so. He heals Him so that we might see the greater healing that needed to be done - the healing on this man's soul. We don't know what he was doing to cause Jesus to remind him to stop sinning, but we do know that even despite his miraculous healing, the mans heart had still not been cleansed of the sin that was truly making him paralyzed. It's a funny thing, the human heart, and we can sometimes cling to the sin that bogs us down - the devil you know, right? Join us this week as we unpack John 5:1-18 and gain even more insight on the mission that Jesus was on while here on earth.

Jesus asked a man who had lived his whole life without being able to walk, Do you want to be well?  Why would He ask him that?  Was Jesus looking for information? Find out why Jesus asked him this question and why we are being asked this question today.

“Do You Want to Get Well?”John 5:1-18

In His Own Words Series Do You Want To Get Well? 02.09.25 Adam Hill

We know there is a direct correlation between inflammation and disease risk. But how can a piece of fabric play a role in this? Dr. Jackson Corley, former chiropractor turned founder of Incrediwear, shares how his activewear brand harnesses semiconductor technology to reduce inflammation and promote healing. By releasing infrared waves when heated by the body, Incrediwear's products—such as compression sleeves and shirts—vibrate cells, enhance blood flow, and reduce inflammation. Corley explains how chronic inflammation underlies many health issues and how his products aim to improve overall function and well-being. He also highlights the future application of his technology and the studies they are working on to demonstrate its potential with stem-cell therapy and in boosting cognitive function. A champion of living life to the fullest, he emphasizes the importance of daily routine, self-care, and quality sleep in optimizing cellular health. Resources & Links:  This episode is sponsored by Incrediwear https://incrediwear.com/  Discount code for 25% off : THELANBY  Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:50 The Development of Incrediwear 10:19 How Semiconductor Technology Reduces Inflammation 19:49 The Cascade Response to Injury and Inflammation 21:30 Incrediwear: Cooling the Body and Reducing Inflammation 25:29 Improving Function and Well-being with Incrediwear 27:41 Living Life to the Fullest 31:17 The Impact of Sleep and Incrediwear 35:23 Writing the Last Chapter of Your Life 39:22 Personalizing Your Diet and Lifestyle 44:53 The Power of Incrediwear Products

Study Notes: “Do You Want to Get Well? Ep 319 - Rock Solid Families Podcast”Main Ideas•Victimhood in Society: Discussion on how victim mentality is prevalent and can be harmful to individuals and families.•Impact on Relationships: Highlighting how adopting a victim mentality can affect marriages and personal relationships.•Excuses vs. Accountability: Emphasizing that making excuses prevents healing and personal growth.Key Concepts•Victim Mentality: A mindset where individuals feel wronged or oppressed, leading to a cycle of blame and inaction.•Healing and Change: The importance of wanting to get well and actively participating in one's healing journey.•Obedience and Action: Transformation requires obedience to do the necessary work for change.Important Terms•Excuses: Justifications for inaction that often stem from a lack of ownership over one's situation.•Rock Bottom: A personal threshold when someone decides they can no longer tolerate their circumstances and seeks change.•Fruit of the Spirit: Qualities (like self-control) that believers should exhibit, which help in overcoming negative behaviors.Summary of Complex Concepts•The Pool of Bethesda: A biblical story where Jesus asks a lame man if he wants to get well. This illustrates the challenge of accepting help and taking action towards healing.•Key Question: “Do you want to get well?” – Reflects that healing starts with a desire to change.•Moving Past Excuses: It's important to recognize that conditions will never be perfect for making changes; one must take initiative despite the circumstances.Examples•Personal Confessions: The hosts discuss their struggles with food as a source of comfort and how they are working to change that behavior.•Community Influence: Surrounding oneself with supportive individuals who challenge victimhood rather than enabling it.Action Steps1.Identify Your Mat: Understand what burdens you carry that prevent your growth (e.g., unhealthy habits, toxic relationships).2.Embrace Change: Take the first step towards healing by acknowledging your issues and seeking accountability.3.Surround Yourself with Truth: Engage with people who provide honest feedback and push you toward positive action.Conclusion•The podcast encourages listeners to reflect on their lives, own their challenges, and take actionable steps towards healing and improvement. The overarching message is about empowerment and the choice to move forward rather than remain in victimhood.Support the show#Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy, #marriagecounseling, #parenting, #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity

In today's episode we speak with superstar Doctor Brandi Cole. You may have seen Dr Brandi on your screens as she worked to keep the Matilda's on the field during the Women's World Cup in 2023, and then at the Paris Olympics. Doctor Brandi is a Sports & Exercise Physician, working with athletes of all types as an expert in the field. But she is more than that, before becoming a doctor, Brandi was a Physiotherapist, and an athlete in her own right—captaining the Australian Women's Oztag team, as well as playing touch and hockey for NSW, and was also an Australian and World gold medalist in beach sprint relay in Surf Life Saving. In this most fascinating episode, we first explore Brandi's early life, what makes her tick, and how she juggles her roles as a doctor and mum. But then we dive into her work with aesthetic athletes, dancers and gymnasts, what improves returning from injury, and the difficulties that exist with body image and refueling.Since we spoke to Brandi, she has travelled to Paris Olympics, to continue to work with the  Matilda's, all while running her Sports & Exercise Practice Shire Sport Medicine in Cronulla Sydney. To follow her journey, you can find her @doctor_brandi n Insta, or of course book appointments via at her website shiresportsmedicine.com.auBrandi and I recorded on the land of the Gadigal People of the Eora nation, with production on the lands of the Awabakal and Gadigal peoples, to whom we pay our greatest respects. Production dream team ✨Hosted by @byclaudialawsonProduced by @fjordreviewAdditional Production @clinttopicSound & Editing @outputmediaStudios @brightsidesydney@sawtoothstudios

So what do healthtech marketers view as their biggest challenges in 2025? How will they adapt to changes in buyer behavior and what are their priorities? Drawing insights from a year's worth of community discussions and analysis within the Health Tech Marketing Network, we identified five issues that marketing leaders view as their priorities in 2025. In this week's podcast, we welcome two distinguished health tech marketing leaders, Michael Passanante (SVP of Marketing at CapitalRx) and Stacy Sand (VP of Marketing at Get Well), to cover strategies and practical advice for tackling these issues. Stacy and Michael provided their perspectives on the five top issues, how they have taken action, and what they will do differently in 2025. Key Topics Discussed: [4:08] Measuring Marketing Impact and ROI [13:06] Sales and Marketing Alignment [20:32] Adapting to Evolving Buyer Behavior [26:24] Navigating Budget Constraints [34:52] Leveraging Technology and AI: Subscribe to The HealthTech Marketing Show or watch us on YouTube for more insights into marketing, AI, ABM, buyer journeys, and beyond!

Do You See What I See? Part 8: Do You Want to Get Well? - Dan Walter, Executive Minister

In this episode of Get Well, Get Wise, Dr. Dee unpacks a critical concept in health and wellbeing: health is not linear. She explains how this understanding is key to reshaping your perspective and achieving sustainable progress in your pursuit of optimal health.

Joining us today is Sharon Whiteley, a leader in the wellness space. As the Founder and CEO of TRU47, Sharon brings a fresh approach to natural wellness, harnessing the power of silver to make products that help people live healthier, more grounded lives.     Her work spans from creating stylish, EMF-protective clothing to grounding and earthing solutions that reconnect us with the natural world.  With an eye for spotting what we need before we even know it, truly Sharon is a trendsetter and a trailblazer.    In this episode, you will hear:  Understanding grounding versus earthing.  Discovering the benefits of silver. Silver for EMF shielding. Caring for your silver apparel products.  Grounding with an alligator cord. Stylish EMF protection apparel for women.  Ways to ground and why you should be grounding every day.      Sharon Whiteley is a visionary entrepreneur, inventor, author, and speaker with a talent for recognizing emerging consumer trends. She is the Founder/CEO of TRU47, an innovative natural wellness company harnessing the scientifically proven benefits of silver with a core focus on Grounding/Earthing, EMF/Wi-Fi protective yet elegant apparel, and silver antibacterial remedies.   Connect with Sharon Whiteley: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tru47original  X: https://x.com/tru47official  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tru47/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tru47official/  Book: Get Grounded, Get Well: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Grounded-Well-Connect-Well-Being/dp/1642970484/    Website: https://tru47.com/ - use promo code: SYB15TRU   Connect with R Blank and Stephanie Warner:  For more Healthier Tech Podcast episodes, and to download our Healthier Tech Quick Start Guide, visit https://HealthierTech.co and follow https://instagram.com/healthiertech    Additional Links: EMF Superstore: https://ShieldYourBody.com (save 15% with code “pod”) Digital Wellbeing with a Human Soul: https://Bagby.co (save 15% with code “pod”) Youtube: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bagbybrand/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bagby.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shieldyourbody

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Dee dives into the transformative journey toward vitality and longevity. She unpacks the science behind personalized health strategies, the importance of sustainable habits, and how to overcome the challenges of staying consistent. Dr. Dee shares practical tips for celebrating small victories, harnessing the power of supplementation, and building a lifestyle that supports long-term health and wellness.

With unscientific wellness trends gaining traction across social media, how can we ensure that patient care remains grounded in rigorous research and evidence-based practices? Dr. Caroline Messer, a renowned New York City double-board certified endocrinologist, is a leader in hormone health, specializing in thyroid disorders, Hashimoto's disease, PCOS, and metabolic conditions, Dr. Messer brings a fresh perspective to evidence-based medicine as the founder of both Well by Messer and Fifth Avenue Endocrinology. In this episode, she breaks down myths around gluten-free diets, iodine supplementation, and prolonged birth control use, while offering proactive strategies to protect thyroid health. Dr. Messer also explores the transformative potential of weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mujaro, addressing their risks, benefits, and psychological impacts. She emphasizes the importance of pairing medication with holistic approaches, including nutrition, exercise, and mental health support. Additionally, she highlights advancements in continuous glucose monitoring, personalized care for infertility, and breakthroughs in diabetes and thyroid cancer treatment. Learn more about Dr. Caroline Messer's practice: Well by Messer: https://www.wellbymesser.com/dr-caroline-messer Fifth Avenue Endocrinology: https://endocrineonfifth.com/dr-caroline-messer-about Resources & Links: Optimizing Thyroid Health: An Empowering Guide for Women https://www.thelanby.com/blog/how-to-control-thyroid-in-female Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:07 Thyroid Disorder and Hashimoto's 06:27 Incretin Resistance 10:21 Risks and Benefits of Weight Loss Medications 18:04 Addressing Concerns about Muscle Mass and Osteoporosis 26:30 Thyroid Health and Birth Control Pills 28:29 Proactive Ways to Reduce Thyroid Antibodies 33:42 The Role of Continuous Glucose Monitors 47:19 Exciting Advancements in Diabetes, Weight Loss, and Thyroid Cancer Management 49:29 Concerns of Influencers and Unscientific Claims Subscribe to Get Well, Better. Leave a review and follow along ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.lanby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/the.lanby/?hl=en) . Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lanby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.thelanby.com/) today and book a consultation. Watch the Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@TheLanby/featured) Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haynow Media (https://haynowmedia.com/)

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National lets hug day. Entertainment from 1952. Oldest groom, 40 feet pig baloon flies over england, Illinois became 21st state, Alka Seltzer went on sale. Todays birthdays - Ferlin Husky, Andy Williams, Ozzy Osbourne, Mickey thomas, Daryl Hannah, Julianne Moore, Brenden Fraser, Anna Chlumsky, Andy Grammer, Amanda Seyfried. Robert Louis Stevenson died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/The hug song - Zia MohajerjasbiIt's in the book parts 1 & 2 - Johnny StandleyBack street affair - Webb PierceBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/There goes my everything - Ferlin HuskyIt's the most wonderful time of the year - Andy WilliamsCrazy train - Ozzy OsbourneSarah - StarshipDegenerated - The Lone RangersKeep your head up - Andy GrammerExit - It's not love - Dokken

How do consistent habits contribute to overall wellness, and what role do small, daily actions play in creating lasting change? Michael Chernow, is the founder of Kreatures of Habit, a lifestyle and wellness brand with the mission to inspire people to embrace the power of consistent habits as a pathway to improved health, well-being, and success. The brand's flagship product, Meal One, is an all-in-one, high-protein oatmeal packed with essential nutrients, probiotics, and functional ingredients designed to simplify healthy eating as part of a morning routine.  As the founder of New York City's Meatball Shop and Seymours, Michael reveals his transformative journey from the hustle of the restaurant world to the heart of the wellness industry. He joins podcast host Chloe Harrouche to share the routines, rituals, and resilience that fuel his success, including his morning practices of gratitude, skincare, prayer, exercise, meditation, and cold plunges. Learn how small, consistent habits can create monumental shifts in your life, why asking for help is a superpower, and how authenticity and passion are the cornerstones of building businesses that thrive. Resources & Links:  Our Care Teams Top 5 Wellness Non-Negotiables: https://www.thelanby.com/blog/our-care-teams-top-5-wellness-non-negotiables Chloe's Fitness Regime: https://www.thelanby.com/blog/chloes-corner-my-fitness-regimen Chapters 00:00 Michael's Journey: From Restaurants to Wellness 05:02 The Meatball Shop: A Customizable Dining Experience 08:07 Seymours: Introducing Underappreciated Fish Species 13:44 Kreatures of Habit: The Power of Habits 26:59 Introduction to Transformation and Wellness 36:32 The Power of a Simple Morning Routine 39:11 Michael's Non-Negotiable Morning Routine 49:58 Being Kind to Yourself and Getting Back Up Subscribe to Get Well, Better. Leave a review and follow along ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.lanby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lanby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today and book a consultation. Watch the Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haynow Media

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Men's health goes beyond routine check-ups; it's about addressing the distinct challenges men encounter, from optimizing testosterone and managing stress to nurturing long-term metabolic and cardiovascular health. The Lanby's multidisciplinary Care Team Dr. Sylvia Chudy, a double board-certified Primary Care Physician in Family and Integrative Medicine, and wellness advisor Brandon Caraballosa, MS, RD, CDN, CPT, join Chloe Harrouche to discuss the essential aspects of men's health. They look at the importance of monitoring testosterone levels, the influence of lifestyle on overall health, and how sleep and stress management are crucial for maintaining optimal testosterone. They emphasize at the value of proactive health screenings and highlights the interconnected nature of metabolic and cardiovascular health. They also explore how health strategies differ for men and women, particularly around intermittent fasting and its impact on hormone balance. Learn more about The Lanby's Just The Labs experience: https://www.thelanby.com/just-the-labs Check out the meal prep program on Sakara and use code THELANBY for 20% off: https://www.sakara.com/ Resources & Links: The Lanby: Men's Health Program Mastering Male Hormone Imbalance Understanding Metabolic Health How to Increase Testosterone What is Testosterone Deficiency? Chapters 03:01 Introduction to Men's Health 05:52 Understanding Testosterone Health 12:08 The Importance of Baseline Testing 15:00 Holistic Approaches to Testosterone Optimization 19:47 Lifestyle Changes for Better Health 25:48 The Role of Sleep and Stress Management 27:53 The Importance of Sleep and Stress Management 32:34 Cortisol: The Stress Hormone and Its Impact 35:22 Intermittent Fasting: A Gendered Perspective 38:27 Understanding Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health 41:58 Proactive Health Screenings for Men 45:20 Common Health Concerns in Men's Health 49:45 Lifestyle Changes: Alcohol and Exercise Subscribe to Get Well, Better. Leave a review and follow along ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.lanby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lanby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today and book a consultation. Watch the Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haynow Media

Gut health is essential. Dr. Elena Ivaninia sheds light on the microbiome's critical role in digestion, immunity, the nervous system, and hormone regulation. Describing the microbiome as a complex ecosystem within the gut, she advocates for a personalized approach to assessing and treating gut issues. She emphasizes the power of labwork to uncover nutrient deficiencies and inflammation. Joining podcast host Chloe Harrouche, Dr. Ivaninia stresses the value of a fiber-rich diet, recommending a goal of 30 different plants weekly while tracking fiber intake. They also discuss microbiome imbalances, such as SIBO, and the effects of antibiotics, including the risk of C. diff infections. Resources & Links:  18 Easy-to-Digest Foods and What to Avoid with a Sensitive Stomach Best Time to Take Probiotics Probiotic Foods SIBO: Understanding Symptoms Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Experiences 04:10 Dr. Elena Ivaninia's Background and Certifications 09:30 Signs and Symptoms of Dysbiosis 13:20 The Difference Between Integrative Functional Approach and Western Approach 17:54 The Role of Stool Testing in Assessing Gut Health 20:03 Choosing the Right Probiotics and Prebiotics 25:20 Strategies for Supporting Gut Health 29:15 Optimizing Fiber Intake 37:39 The Dangers of Antibiotics and C. diff Infection 48:33 The Gut-Hormone Connection 53:07 Weight Loss Medications and Metabolic Health Subscribe to Get Well, Better. Leave a review and follow along ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.lanby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lanby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today and book a consultation. Watch the Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haynow Media

In this episode, we dive into the frustrations of rising insurance premiums and how the conventional healthcare system keeps us dependent on sick care. From inflated medical costs and unnecessary procedures to the overwhelming reliance on pharmaceuticals, the system isn't designed to make you well—it's designed to profit from keeping you sick. We'll explore why true wellness requires stepping outside the insurance-driven model and investing in proactive, root-cause care. If you're tired of relying on a system that's not working, and you're ready to take control of your health, this episode is for you. To learn more about Memory Momentum- Click here To Visit Our Website- The Anchored Journey To learn more about how Environmental Toxins are impacting your brain health- Click Here If you would like to sign up for her free weekly wellness series via email, go to Weekly Wellness Updates! There are several Guides created just for you! so just click this link! Discover simple yet powerful lifestyle changes that can boost your memory, sharpen your focus, and elevate your mood. Learn more in our Brainpower Essentials Masterplan! Brainpower Masterplan! Gut Health = Brain Health. For the FREE Gut Health Email Course- click here! Free-gut-health-email-course Connect with us: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Blog Website Disclaimer: The content provided in 'The Anchored to Wellness Show' is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. If you purchase any products through my affiliate link, know that I may receive a commission. However, I really believe in these products and I use many myself personally, otherwise I wouldn't be offering it to you.

Today's guest is Michael O'Neil, Founder and CEO at Get Well. At age 28, Michael underwent surgery and chemotherapy to treat his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. While his clinical treatment was excellent, he often felt that his care was being done to him rather than with him. During treatment, Michael spent a lot of time waiting and wondering, a state that fueled his desire to change the status quo so that others would not have to go through a similar experience. After his recovery, Michael made it his mission to help people feel more connected to their care. Michael founded Get Well in 2000 and today, his mission lives on. Annually, Get Well serve more than 10 million patients at over 1,000 hospitals and clinical partner sites, using longitudinal data analytics to better serve patients and clinicians. Now part of SAIGroup, Get Well is redefining digital patient-centered engagement by putting patients in control of their healthcare, inside as well as outside the hospital. Get Well combines advanced AI navigation with high-touch care experiences to improve patient activation, loyalty, outcomes and reduce the cost of care. In this episode, Michael talks about: His journey from cancer diagnosis to improving healthcare experiences, Get Well's mission to empower patients towards better healthcare outcomes, How personalized patient care software enhances hospital and outpatient experiences, Partnering with AI experts SAIGroup to enhance personalized health navigation, Enhancing healthcare solutions with AI for personalized patient support, How core values, diversity and empowerment drive organizational success, Hiring for 30+ positions to drive upcoming innovations

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Understanding the body extends beyond mere physical metrics; it encompasses resilience and mental fortitude. In this episode, celebrity fitness trainer Ngo Okafor shares how he instills a fighting spirit in his clients by addressing the inner dialogue that often inhibits progress. He emphasizes that the journey to discipline is fraught with challenges, requiring one to embrace discomfort for greater rewards. Ngo discusses the building blocks of his 28-day transformation program, while recognizing that his approach varies based on gender and body recomposition goals. Ngo weighs in on the importance of labwork, revealing how deficiencies across hormone health, metabolic health and nutrient levels can hinder one's physical potential. He emphasizes the crucial role this data plays in personalizing a training plan. Ngo also shares his personal journey from Nigeria, overcoming childhood illness, which shaped his views on health and discipline.  Resources & Links:  ⁠Understanding Different Training Zones and Maximizing Workouts⁠ ⁠Power Up Your Cycle: The Best Workouts for Each Phase of Your Menstrual Cycle⁠ Chapters 00:00 The Fight for Life: Overcoming Childhood Illness 02:54 From Illness to Strength: The Journey to Boxing 06:07 Discipline and Resilience: The Key to Success 08:49 Becoming a Celebrity Trainer: Instilling the Fight in Clients 12:10 Body Recomposition: Secrets and Strategies 15:04 Nutrition and Personalization: The Role of Data 17:49 The Importance of Movement: Beyond Traditional Workouts 20:53 The Balance of Strength and Cardio: A Holistic Approach 23:48 The Future of Wellness: Collaboration and Personalization Subscribe to Get Well, Better. Leave a review and follow along ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.lanby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lanby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today and book a consultation. Watch the Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haynow Media

In this special Intermission episode, I take a moment to reflect on the three most significant lessons I've learned during the first seven modules of our Positive Psychology course. These lessons have deeply impacted my personal growth and outlook, and I believe they can resonate with anyone striving for greater well-being. Lessons/Questions so Far 1. Do You Want to Get Well? 2. Do You Want to Engage? 3. Do You Want to Practice Even When You Don't Feel Like It? Now go listen for more! :) Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/intermission-lessons-from-positive-psychology. Thanks for joining! **Not intended to be therapy or replace therapy - If you need further help, please reach out to one of the resources: General Resources National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ Celebrate Recovery: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ About AA: https://www.aa.org/ Tami West, PhD Stress and Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses her entertaining and compelling style to shine a new light on how to transform your life and discover solutions to life's challenges. Connect with me: https://www.tamiwest.com/ facebook/tamiwestseminars tamiwest@tamiwest.com

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"I learned you can't pull yourself up by your bootstraps when they've seemingly disappeared, but we know the One who will pull us out of the pit.It's a vulnerable question, but do you want to get well? What does it look like for you to live whole?Lord, soften our hearts. Convict us where we need it and give us a willingness to change. Strengthen us with Your courage so we can pick up our filthy mat filled with past choices, problems, hurt, dysfunction, bitterness — whatever it holds  — and run it to You, our Healer. Amen."Leave a comment for Jen: https://incourage.me/?p=248725--If you love listening to the (in)courage podcast, then you'll love our books, devotionals, agenda planners, Bible, and Bible studies! Shop the full (in)courage collection at dayspring.com – and use code PODCAST10 to save $10 on your purchase! Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

Dr. Chilkov is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and leading authority and pioneer in the field of Integrative Cancer Care, cancer prevention, and immune enhancement. She is the Founder of the American Institute of Integrative Oncology and the creator of the OutSmartCancer® System and the author of the best-selling book : 32 Ways to OutSmart Cancer: How to Create a Body in Which Cancer Cannot Thrive. Her programs are recognized as the most comprehensive, science-based, safe, and natural programs for supporting cancer patients, cancer survivors, and health seekers looking to prevent cancer to Get Well, Stay Well, and Live Well beyond cancer. To learn more about Dr. Chilkov's pracitice visit - https://outsmartcancer.com To Download Your Speical Bonus Offer, "Recommended Supplements + OutSmart Cancer Healthy Living Shopping List", visit: http://outsmartcancer.com/radicalpodcast FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrNalini IG: https://www.instagram.com/drnalinichilkov/ YT - https://www.youtube.com/@DrNaliniChilkovLAcOMD ______ To learn more about the 10 Radical Remission Healing Factors, connect with a certified RR coach or join a virtual or in-person workshop visit www.radicalremission.com. To watch Episode 1 of the Radical Remission Docuseries for free, visit our YouTube channel here.  To purchase the full 10-episode Radical Remission Docuseries visit Hay House Online Learning. To learn more about Radical Remission health coaching with Liz or Karla, Click Here Follow us on Social Media: Facebook  Instagram  YouTube ______ Thank you to our friends from Liber8 for sponsoring this episode of the podcast.  Are you struggling with the emotional toll of cancer? Discover Liber8's Precision Emotional Healing for Cancer, a 3-month online group program developed in collaboration with Dr Nasha Winters and designed to help you address the deep-rooted emotional traumas that can hinder your healing. Through a personalized approach and a supportive patient community, you'll transform fear into empowerment, vulnerability into strength, and grief into gratitude. Don't let emotional stress hold you back from healing. Join Precision Emotional Healing for Cancer and unlock your body's full potential for recovery. Visit www.liber8.health/radicalremission to start your transformation. Use code REMISSION10 for 10% off. Link: www.liber8.health/radicalremission  Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/liber8.health Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liber8.health/

Do you want to get well? This is the question Jesus asks a paralyzed man in John 5. But rather than saying yes, this man brings four excuses to why he can't be well. This man blames his community, ability, surroundings and competition for the reason why he is not well. Yet even in the midst of this, Jesus still heals him. This healing is an invitation for the man to participate in the healing work that Jesus offers. Our healing is an invitation for us to participate in what God is doing. The question is, do you want to get well? Message Delivered: 9/16/24

Episode 59: Do People Want to Get Well?In Episode 59 Mary shares her thoughts about whether or not people really want to get well or not and why they don't. Instagram: www.instagram.com/ketomary71 Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ketomary7114Website: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: ketomary71@gmail.com Join my Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/782045b4Do you need private coaching? Book a free 15 minute discovery call with Mary to talk about her 12 week private coaching and to see if you are a good fit to work together.https://calendly.com/ketomary71/discovery-callRead here to find out what private coaching is all about:https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/6de28017-f45024cfFood Freedom Self Paced E-book programOption 1: E-book onlyOption 2: E-book plus private consulthttps://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/782045b4-95b876fdDownload my FREE 30 Day Food Sobriety Challengehttps://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/79a2d9cdRecovery Nutrition Consulthttps://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/6de28017Low Carb High Protein Bundle 8 PDF'sRecipe e-book4 Week Meal PlanProtein Portion GuideProtein Shopping GuideProtein Snack IdeasPortion Size GuideHealthy Sauces & Condiments GuideCarbs Healthy Sides & SnacksEntire Bundle only $22https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/6de28017-3603835328 Day Keto Jumpstart (PDF)For people returning to Keto or new to Keto. The 28 Day Keto Jumpstart is a four week meal plan with recipes and shopping list included. This plan is appropriate for anyone new to Keto or someone returning and needing a reboot. Includes easy recipes with macros for each and a simple to follow meal plan.Only $14https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/6de28017-36038353-b4115b63

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Michael is an air quality expert, author, and founder of HomeCleanse, a go-to source for information, services, and products to create healthier living through cleaner indoor air. A specialist in working with people who are immunocompromised or have acute and sustained reactions to mold exposure, Michael's scientific understanding has enabled him to create change, via alternative remediation.

In this episode of the Spectrum of Health Podcast, I am joined by Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and Certified Nutritional Therapist, to discuss five foundational habits to get well and stay well. By using FDN's D.R.E.S.S (Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress reduction, Supplementation) to build overall health, Reed shares the key habits you can implement today. He will also share how functional lab tests help find healing opportunities, positively impact patients' health and so much more. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Your feedback helps us bring more insightful content to you! For the full show notes please visit my website: www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode250  

Requested guest Nadine Artemis is here!!!! Nadine Artemis is a renowned beauty and health expert. In this episode we explore the powerful connection between nature and our well-being. Nadine's journey from creating her own makeup concoctions in childhood to opening North America's first full-concept aromatherapy store in 1992 is so inspiring. She shares how reading books like Dr. Airola's "How to Get Well" and "Swedish Beauty Secrets" ignited her passion for natural health and beauty. Nadine delves into the incredible benefits of essential oils, emphasizing their anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. She advocates for beauty solutions that truly enhance our health. Discover the vital role of sunlight in our lives as Nadine discusses the importance of engaging with nature's elements—earth, wind, fire, and water—and how our skin, eyes, and overall health thrive in natural light. In this episode, Nadine explains how morning light exposure kickstarts our body systems and the fascinating process of mitochondria-produced melatonin. She highlights the importance of vitamin D from the sun, the drawbacks of synthetic light, and the transformative power of embracing dirt for our microbiome and overall beauty. Nadine passionately argues that true beauty is an inside-out process nurtured by our connection to nature. Discover why children need more outdoor time for their development, the significance of unfiltered sunlight for eye health, and practical tips for sun safety. Tune in to "Your Microbiome is Your Greatest Beauty Secret" for a compelling discussion that will transform your understanding of beauty and wellness. This episode is packed with practical advice, inspiring stories, and profound insights that reveal how nature holds the key to our greatest beauty secrets. ** Purchase your copy of Renegade Beauty here >> https://amzn.to/45rPS9P Purchase your copy of Holistic Dental Care here >> https://amzn.to/3XalGh3 Learn more about Nadine here >> https://livinglibations.com/pages/nadine-artemis ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices