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Courage is not loud. Sometimes it is a 13-year-old girl standing in a courtroom, promising to defend dignity no matter the cost.  Noura Ghazi's life was shaped by detention, disappearance, and resistance long before she became a human rights lawyer. Growing up in Damascus with a father repeatedly imprisoned for political opposition, she chose early to confront injustice through law rather than violence. From defending political prisoners during the Syrian revolution to marrying her husband inside a prison and later founding No Photo Zone, Noura has built a life rooted in resilience, civil rights advocacy, and unwavering belief in human dignity.  Now living in France as a political refugee, she continues her work supporting families of detainees, survivors of torture, and the disappeared. Her story is not simply about survival. It is about choosing mindset over fear, purpose over despair, and love even in the shadow of loss. This conversation invites reflection on what it means to remain Unstoppable when freedom, justice, and even safety are uncertain.  Highlights:  00:07:06 – A defining childhood moment reveals how a confrontation in a Syrian courtroom shaped Noura's lifelong commitment to defending political prisoners.  00:12:51 – The unpredictable nature of Syria's exceptional courts exposes how justice without standards creates generational instability and fear.  00:17:32 – The emotional aftermath of her father's release illustrates how imprisonment reshapes entire families, not just the person detained.  00:23:47 – Noura's pursuit of human rights education demonstrates how intentional learning becomes an act of resistance in restrictive systems.  00:32:10 – The early days of the Syrian revolution clarify how violence escalates when peaceful protest is met with force.  00:37:27 – Her marriage inside a prison and the global advocacy campaign that followed reflect how personal love can fuel public courage.  00:50:59 – A candid reflection on PTSD reveals how trauma can coexist with purpose and even deepen empathy for others.  About the Guest:   Noura Ghazi's life has been shaped by a single, unwavering mission: to defend dignity, freedom, and justice in the face of dictatorship. Born in Damascus into a family deeply rooted in political resistance, she witnessed firsthand the cost of speaking out when her father was detained, tortured, and disappeared multiple times. That lived experience became her calling. Since 2004, she has defended political prisoners before Syria's Supreme Security State Court, and when the Syrian revolution began in 2011, she fully committed herself to supporting detainees and the families of the disappeared. Even after her husband, activist Bassel Khartabil Safadi, was detained, disappeared, and ultimately executed, she continued her advocacy with extraordinary resolve.  Forced into exile in 2018 after repeated threats and arrest warrants, Noura founded NoPhotoZone to provide legal aid, psychological support, and international advocacy for victims of detention, torture, enforced disappearance, and displacement across Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey. Her mission is not only to seek justice for the imprisoned and the missing, but to restore agency and hope to families living in uncertainty and trauma. Recognized globally for her courage and leadership, Noura remains committed to amplifying the voices of the silenced and ensuring that even in the darkest systems, human rights and human dignity are never forgotten.  https://nouraghazi.org/   https://nophotozone.org/   Book – Waiting by Noura Ghazi - https://www.lulu.com/shop/noura-ghazi-safadi/waiting/paperback/product-1jz2kz2j.html?page=1&pageSize=4   About the Host:  Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.  Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.  https://michaelhingson.com   https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/   https://twitter.com/mhingson   https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson   https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/  Thanks for listening!  Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!  Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.  Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Michael Hingson  00:09 Well, welcome everyone to another episode of unstoppable mindset. Today, we get to chat with Nora Ghazi, who lives in, I believe, France right now. She was born in Syria. She'll tell us about that, and she has had an interesting life, and I would say, a life that has had lots of challenges and some treachery along the way. But we'll get to all of that, and I will leave it to her to describe most of that, but I just want to tell you all we really appreciate you being here and hope you enjoy the episode. So Nora, how are you? Noura Ghazi  00:49 Thank you, Michael, for having me in this great broadcast, doing well. Michael Hingson  00:57 Well, there you go. Well, why don't we start? I love to start this way. Why don't you tell us kind of about the early Nora, growing up and so on, where you grew up, what anything you want to talk about, regarding being a younger person and all of that and and however we want to proceed, we'll go from there. Noura Ghazi  01:17 Okay, so since I was a child, my childhood wasn't like normal, like all the kids at my age, because my father was like a leader in opposition party against the previous Syrian regime. Michael Hingson  01:34 So you were born in Syria? Noura Ghazi  01:37 Yes, I work in Damascus. I'm from Damascus, but I have some like multiple origin that I'm proud of. But yes, I'm from Damascus. So since I was five years old, my father was disappeared and because he was wanted with other, like fellows at his party and other, let's say aliens, parties of opposition against the previous regime. So he disappeared for six years, then he was detained and transferred to what was named the supreme security state court. So it was during my adultness, let's say so since I was a child like I had at that time, only one sister, which is one year younger than me, we were moving a lot. We had no place to live. So my mother used to take us each few days to stay at some, someone place, let's say so it caused to us like changing schools all, all the time, which means changing friends. So it was very weird. And at that age, okay, I I knew the words of like cause, the words of leader or dictatorship. I used to say these words, but without knowing what does it mean. Then, when my father detained, it was his ninth detention. Actually, my mother was pregnant with my brother, so my brother was born while my father was in prison. And while he was in prison, the last time he disappeared for one year, three months, he was in like a kind of isolation in security facility. Then he was referred to this court. So in one of the sessions of the trials, I had a fight with the officer who, like who was leading the patrol that bring my father and other prisoners of conscience. So at the end of this fight, I promised my father and the officer that, okay, I will grow up and become a human rights lawyer and defend political prisoners, which I did at the end. Michael Hingson  04:05 So what? What was the officer doing? He was taking people to the court. Noura Ghazi  04:12 Yes, because Okay, so there is many kind of prisons now. They became like, more familiar to like public opinion because of, like 15 years of violence in Syria. So there was, like the the central civil prison in Damascus, which we call ADRA prison, and we have said, NIA jail, military prison. So those two prisons, they were like, holding detainees in them. So they they used to bring detainees to the court in busses, like a kind of military busses, with patrol of like civil police and military police. So the officer was like. Heading the patrol that was bringing my fathers from other prison. Michael Hingson  05:05 So you, so you, what was the fight about with the officer and your father and so on? What? How? Well, yeah, what was the fight? Noura Ghazi  05:16 It's very good question, although at that time, it was a very like scary situation, but now I laughed a lot about it. Okay, so they used to to catch all the prisoners in one chain with the handcuffs. So we used to come to hug and kiss my father before entering the court. So I was doing what I used to do during the trials, or just upon the trials, and then one of the policemen, like pushed me away. So I got nervous, and my father got nervous. So the officer provoked me. He was like a kind of insulting that my father is a detainee, and he is like he's coming to this court. So I, like I replied that I'm proud of my father and his friends what they are doing. So he somehow, he threats me to detain me like my father, and at that time, I was very angry, and I curse the father Assad just in on the like in the door, at the door of the court, and there was people and and Like all the the policemen, like they were just pointing their weapon to me, and there was some moments of silence. Then they took all the detainees into the court. So at this moment, while I'm entering the court behind them, I said, I will grow up and become a human rights lawyer to defend political prisoners. Michael Hingson  07:02 What did the officers say to that? Noura Ghazi  07:06 Because they used to look to us as because we are. We were against father Assad and the dictatorship, so they used to see us, even if we are kids, as enemies. Michael Hingson  07:22 Yeah, so the officer but, but he didn't detain you. I was Noura Ghazi  07:27 only 13 years, yeah, okay, they used to to arrest the kids, but they didn't. Michael Hingson  07:37 So did the officer react to your comment? You're going to grow up to become a civil rights lawyer? Noura Ghazi  07:43 He was shocked, was he? But I don't know if he knew that I become a human yes, there at the end, yeah. Michael Hingson  07:54 And meanwhile, what did your father do or say? Noura Ghazi  07:58 He was shocked also, but he was very proud, and until now, he like every time, because I'm also like, very close to to his friends who I used to visit in prison. Then I become a human rights lawyer, and I was the youngest lawyer in Syria. I was only 22 years old when I started to practice law. So during the the revolution in Syria, which started in 2011 some of his friends were detained, and I was their lawyer also. So I'm very close to them. So until now, they remember this story and laugh about it, because no one could curse or say anything not good about father Assad or or the family, even in secret. So it's still, like, very funny, and I'm still like, stuck somehow in, like, in this career and the kind of activism I'm doing, because just I got angry of the officer 30 years ago. So at this, at that moment, I've decided what I will be in the future. I'm just doing it well. Michael Hingson  09:20 From everything I've read, it sounds like you do a good job. Noura Ghazi  09:25 I cannot say it's a job, because usually you you do a job, you get paid for your job, you go at a certain time and come back at a certain time. You do certain tasks. But for me, it's like a continuing fight, non violent fight, of course, for dignity, for freedom, for justice, right, for reveal the truth of those who were disappeared and got missing. So yes, until now, I'm doing this, so I don't have that. Are the luxury to to be paid all the time, or to be to have weekends or to work until like certain hour at night. I cannot say I'm enjoying it, but this is the reason why I'm still alive, because I have a motive to help and support other people who are victims to dictatorship and violence. Michael Hingson  10:25 So your father went into court and what happened? Noura Ghazi  10:31 He was sentenced. At the end, he was sentenced to three years in prison. And it's a funny story, another funny story, actually, because, like the other latines at that at that trial, like it was only my father and other two prisoners who sent who were sentenced to three years in prison, while other people, the minimum was seven years in Prison, until 15 years in prison. So my mother and us, we felt like we are embarrassed and shy because, okay, our father will will be released like in few months, but other prisoners will stay much longer. So it's something very embarrassing to our friends who whom their fathers got sentenced to like more. Michael Hingson  11:30 Did you ever find out why it was only three years? Noura Ghazi  11:33 We don't know because it's an exceptional court, so it's up to the judge and the judge at that time, like it's it's very similar to what is happening now and what happened after 2011 so it's a kind of continuing reality in in Syria since like 63 which was the first time my father was detained. It was in 63 just after the what they called the eighth March revolution. So my father was only 11 years old when he was detained the first time because he participated in a protest. So it's up to the judge. It's not like a real court with like the the fair trial standards. So it's it's only once you know, the judge said the sentences for each one. So two prisoners got confused. They couldn't differentiate like Which sentence to whom, so they asked like again, so he forgot, so he said them again in different way. So it's something like, very spontaneously, yeah, very just moody, not any standard. Michael Hingson  12:51 Well, so Did your father then serve the three years and was released. Or what happened? Noura Ghazi  12:58 He was released on the day that he should be released, he disappeared for few days. We didn't know what happened. Then he was released. Finally he came. We used to live with my my grandma, so I was the one who opened the door, and I saw just my father. So we we knew later that okay, he was moved again to a security facility because he refused to sign a paper that say that he will not practice any oppositional action against the authority. So he refused, yeah, yeah. Michael Hingson  13:43 Well, I mean, I'm sure there's, there's a continuing story, what happened to him after that. So he came home, Noura Ghazi  13:53 he came out to my grandma. It was a big surprise, like full of joy, but full of tears as well. Michael Hingson  14:01 And you're you were 16 now, right? Noura Ghazi  14:04 I was when he was raised. I was 15, yeah, okay, yeah. And my sister was 14. My brother was two years and a half, so for him, okay, the father is this person that we visit behind bars every Monday, not this one who stay with us. So for him, it was weird. For my brother, he was very like little kid to understand. Then my father went to to see his parents as well. Then we came back to our apartment that we couldn't live more than few months because my father was detained. So at this night, everything was very, very, very new, like because before the three years he he was disappeared for six years, so there was. Nine years. We don't live with my father, so my brother used to sleep just next to my mom, actually my sister and me, but okay, we were like a teenager, so it's okay. So my brother couldn't sleep. Because why he keep, he kept asking why my father is sleeping with us while he's not with his friend at that place. And he was traumatized for many days. But usually when, like a political prisoner released, usually, like, we have a kind of two, three weeks of people visiting the family to say, Okay, it's it's good. We're happy for you that he was released. So the first two, three weeks were full of people and like, social events, etc. Then the, the real problem started. So my father studied law, but he was fired from university for security reasons at the the last year of his study, and as he was sentenced so he couldn't work, my mother used to work, and so like suddenly he started to feel that okay, He's not able to work. He's not able to fulfill the needs of his family. He's not able to spend on the family. The problems between him and my mother started. We couldn't as like my sister and me as teenagers. We couldn't really accept him. We couldn't see that. He's the same person that we used to visit in prison. He was very friendly. We used to talk about everything in life, including the very personal things that usually daughters don't speak with fathers about it. But then he became a father, which we we we weren't used to it, and he was shocked also. So I can say that this, this situation, at least on emotional and psychological level, for me, it lasted for 15 years. I couldn't accept him very well, even my my sister and and the brother and it happens to all like prisoners, political prisoners, especially who spent long time in prison. Michael Hingson  17:32 So now is your father and well, are your father and your mother still alive? Or are they around? Noura Ghazi  17:41 They are still alive. They are still in Damascus, Michael Hingson  17:44 and they're still in Damascus. Yes, how is I guess I'll just ask it now, how is Syria different today than it was in the Assad regime, Noura Ghazi  17:56 like most of Syrians, and now we should differentiate about what Syrians will talk. We're talking so like those Syrians, like the majority of Syrians, and I'm meaning here, I'm sorry, I shouldn't be very direct. Now, the Arab Sunni Syrians, most of them, they are very happy. They are calling what happened in in last eight December, that it's the deliberation of Syria, but for other minorities, like religious or ethnic minorities, of course, it's almost the same. For me, I feel that okay, we have the same dictatorship now, the same corruption, the same of like lack of freedom of expression. But the the added that we have now is that we have Islamist who control Syria. We have extremists who control Syria. They intervene even in personal freedoms. They they are like, like, they are committing crimes against minorities, like it started last March, against alawed. It started last July, against Druze. Now it is starting against Kurdish, and unfortunately, the international community turning like an attorney, like, okay. They are okay with with it, because they want, like their own interest, their own benefits. They have another crisis in the world to take care and to think about, not Syria. So the most important for the international community is to have a stable situation in Syria, to be like, like, no kind of like, no fight zone in the Middle East, and they don't care about Syrian people. And this is very frustrating for those who. Who have the same beliefs that I have. Michael Hingson  20:04 So in a lot of ways, you're saying it hasn't, hasn't really changed, and only the, only the faces and names have changed, but not the actions or the results Noura Ghazi  20:16 the faces and names, and most important, the sects, has changed. So it was very obvious for me that most of Syrians, they don't mind to be controlled by dictator. They only mind what is the sect of this dictator? Michael Hingson  20:35 Unfortunately. Well, yeah. Well, let's go back to you. So your father was released, and you had already made your decision about what you wanted to be, what how does school work over there? Did you go to a, what we would call a high school? Or how does all that work? Noura Ghazi  20:58 Yeah, high school, I was among the like the student who got the highest score in Damascus. I was the fourth one on Damascus when I finished. We call it back like Baccalaureate in Syria, which came from French. And I studied law, and I was also very, like, really hard, hard study person. So I was graduated in four years. Actually, nobody in Syria used to finish studying law in Damascus University only in four years. Like some people stayed more than 10 years because it it was very difficult, and it's different than like law college or law school or university of law, depending on the country, than other countries, because we only like study law. Theoretically, we don't have any practice because we were 1000s of students, it was the like the maximum university that include students. And I registered immediately in the Bar Association in Damascus, and I started because we have, like, a kind, it's, it's similar to stage for two years, like under the supervision of another lawyer who was my uncle at the first and then we we have to choose a topic in certain domain of flow, to write a kind of book which is like, it's similar to thesis, to apply it, to approve it, and then to have the kind of interactive examination, then we have the the final graduated. So all of them to be like a practice lawyer. It's around six years, a little bit more. So my specialist was in criminal law, and my thesis, what about what we call the the impossible crime. It was complicated topic. I have to say that in Syria at that time, I'm talking about end of of 90s, beginning of 2000 so we don't have any kind of study related to human rights. We weren't allowed even to spell this word like human rights. So then in 2005 and 2006 I started to study human rights under international laws related to human rights in Jordan. So I became like a kind of certified human rights defenders and the trainer also, Michael Hingson  23:47 okay, and so you said you started practice and you finished school when you started practice, when you were 22 Yes, okay, I'm curious what, what were things like after September 11, of course, you know, we had the terrorist attacks and so on. Did any of that affect anything over in Syria, where you lived, Noura Ghazi  24:15 of course, like, we stayed talking, watching the news for like four months, like until now we remember, like September 11. But you know, I now when I remember, it was a shock, usually for the Arab world, or Arab people like America is against the Arab world. So everything happened against it was like, this was like, let's say 2030, years ago. Everything that caused any harm to America, they celebrate it. So that. At that time, I was 19 years old, and okay, it's the first time we we hear that a person who was terrorist do like is doing this kind in in us, which is like a miracle for us. But then I started to to think, okay, they it's not an army. They are. There are civilians. Those civilians could be against the the policies of the US government. They could be like, This is not a kind of fight for freedom or for rights or for any like, really, like, fair cause. This is a terrorist action against civilians. And then we started, I'm very lucky because I'm from very educated family. So we started to think about, like, okay, bin Laden. And like, which we have a president from Qaeda now in Syria, like, you can imagine how I feel now. Like, I Okay, all the world is against al Qaeda, and they celebrated that the President in Syria is from al Qaeda. So it's, it's very it's, it's, really, it's not logical at all. But the funniest thing that happened, because, like, the name of Usama bin Laden, was keeping on every like, every one tongue. So I have my my oldest uncle. His name is Usama, and he lives in Germany for 40, more than 40 years, actually. So my brother was a child, and he started to cry, and he came to my mother and asked her, I'm afraid, is my uncle the same Usama? So we were laughing all, and we said, No, it's another Usama. This is the Usama. This is Osama bin Laden, who is like from is like a terrorist group, etc. But like this unfortunate incident started to bring to my mind some like the concept of non violence, the concept of that, okay, no civilian in any place in the world should be harmed for any reason, Because we never been told this in Syria and mostly in most of of countries like the word fight is very linked to armed fights, which I totally disagree with. Michael Hingson  27:56 Well, the when people ask me about September 11 and and so on. One of the things that I say is this wasn't a religious war. This wasn't a religious attack. This was terrorist. This was, I put it in terms of of Americans. These were thugs who decided they wanted to have their way with people. But this is not the way the Muslim the Islamic religion is there is peaceful and peace loving as as anyone, and we really need to understand that. And I realize that there are a lot of people in this country who don't really understand all about that, and they don't understand that. In reality, there's a lot of peace loving people in the Middle East, but hopefully we'll be able to educate people over time, and that's one of the reasons I tell the story that I do, because I do believe that what happened is 19 people attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and so on, and they don't represent the the typical viewpoint of most people, religious wise in the Middle East. And I can understand why a lot of people think that the United States doesn't like Arabs, and I'm not sure that that's totally true, but I can appreciate what you're saying. Noura Ghazi  29:28 Yeah, I'm talking about specific communities actually, who they are, like totally against Israel, and they believe that you us is supporting Israel. So that's that's why they have their like this like attitude towards us and or like that US is trying to invest all the resources in the in the Middle East, etc. But what you were mentioning. Is really very important, because those 19 persons, they like kind of they, they cause the very bad reputation for for Muslims, for Middle Eastern because for for for other people from other countries, other culture or other religion, they will not understand that, okay, that, as you said, they don't represent Muslims. And in all religions, we have the extremist and we have those peaceful persons who keep their their religion as a kind of direct connection with God. They respect everyone, and normally in in in Syria, most of of the population like this, but now having a terrorist as a President, I'm not able to believe how there is a lot of Syrians that support him. Mm, hmm. Because when Al Qaeda started in Syria at the beginning, under the name of japet Al Nusra, then, which with July, who is now Ahmad Al shara, was the leader, and he's the leader of the country now most of Syrians, especially the the the Sunni Syrians, were against this, like terrorist groups, because the most harm they cause is for for Sunnis in Syria, because all other minorities, they will think about every Sunni that they, He or she, like, believe and behave like those, which is totally not true. Michael Hingson  31:47 Yeah, I hear you. Well, so September 11 happened, and then eventually you started doing criminal law. And if we go forward to what 2011 with the Syrian revolution? Yeah, and so what was, what was that revolution about? Noura Ghazi  32:10 It was okay. It started as a reaction against detaining kids from school. Okay, of course, this like the Syrian people, including me, we were very affected and inspired about what was happening in Egypt and Tunisia. But okay, so the security arrested and tortured those kids in their south of Syria. So people came out in demonstration to ask for their freedom and the security attack those protesters with, like, with weapons, so couple of persons died. So then it was, it started to be like a kind of revolution, let's say, yeah, the the problem for me, for lot of people like me, that the the previous Syrian regime was very violent against protesters and the previous president, Bashar Assad, he refused to listen to to to those people, he started to, like dissipated from the reality. So this like, much violence that was against us, like, I remember during some protest, there was not like, small weapon toward us. There was a tank that bombing us as protesters, peaceful, non violent, non armed protesters. So this violence led to another violence, like a kind of reaction by those who defected from the army, etc. And here, my father used to say, when the opposition started to to carry weapon in a country that, like the majority of it, is from certain religion, this could lead to a kind of Jihadist methodology. And this is what happened. So for for people like us, which we are very little comparing of like, the other beliefs of other people like we were, we started to be against the Syrian regime, then against the jihadist groups, then against that, like a kind of international, certain International, or, let's say original intervention, like Iran and Russia. So we were fighting everywhere, and no one. No one wanted us because those like educated, secular, non violent people, they. Form a kind of danger for every one of those parties. But what happened with me is that I met my late husband during a revolution at the very early of 2011 and having the relationship with me was my own revolution. So I was living on parallel like two revolution, a personal one and the public one. And then, like he was detained just two weeks before our our wedding. He was disappeared, actually, for nine months, then he was moved to the same prison that my father was in, to the central prison in Damascus that we got married in prison by coincidence. I don't know if coincidence is the right word in this situation, but my late husband was a very well known programmer and activist. So we were he was kind of, let's say, famous, and I was a lawyer and lawyer that defend human rights defenders and political prisoners. And the husband was detained, so I used to visit him in prison and visit other prisoners that I was their lawyers. And because my like, we have this personal aspect that okay, the couple that got married in prison and that, okay, I'm activist as a lawyer, and my late husband was a well known programmer. So we created a very huge campaign, a global campaign. So we invested this campaign to like, to shed the light about detention, torture, disappearance, exceptional courts, then, like also summary execution in Syria. So then, after almost three years of visiting him regularly, he disappeared again in 2015 and in 2017 I knew that he was sentenced to death, and I knew the exact date of his execution, just in 2018 which was two days ago. It was October 5. So this is what happened then. I had to leave Syria in 2018 so I left to Lebanon. Michael Hingson  37:27 So you left Syria and went to Lebanon? Noura Ghazi  37:33 Yes, the The plan was to stay only six months in Lebanon because I was wanted and I was threatened like I lived a terrible life, really, like lot of Syrians who were activists also, but the plan was that I will stay in Lebanon for six months, then I will leave to to UK because I had A scholarship to get a master in international law. But only two months after I left to Lebanon, I decided to stay in Lebanon to establish the organization that I'm I'm leading until now, which was a project between my late husband and me. Its name is no photo zone, so it was a very big decision, but I'm not regrets. Michael Hingson  38:23 You, you practice criminal law, you practiced human rights, you visited your your fiance, as it were, and then, well, then your husband in prison and so on. Wasn't all of that pretty risky for you? Noura Ghazi  38:42 Yes, very risky. I, I lived in under like, different kind of risk. Like, okay, I have the risk that, okay, I'm, I'm doing my activism against the previous regime publicly because I also, I was co founder of the First Family or victim Association in Syria families for freedom. So we, we were, like, doing a kind of advocacy in Europe, and I used to come back to Syria, so I was under this risk, but also I was under the risk of the like, going to prison, because the way to prison and the prison itself were under bombing. It was in like a point that separate the opposition militias and the regime militias. So they were bombing each other and bombing the prison and bombing the way to prison. So for three years, and specifically for like, in, let's say, 2014 specifically, I was among, like, I was almost the only lawyer that visited the prison, and I, I didn't mind this. I faced death more than 100 time, only on the way to prison, two times the person next to me in the like transportation. It's a kind of small bus. He died and fell down on me, but I had a strong belief that I will not die, Michael Hingson  40:21 and then what? Why do you think that they never detained you or or put you in prison? Do you have any thoughts? Noura Ghazi  40:29 I had many arrests weren't against me, but each time there was something that solve it somehow. So the first couple of Earths weren't actually when, when my late husband was detained, he he made a kind of deal with them that, okay, he will give all the information, everything about his activism in return. They, they canceled the arrest warrant against me. Then literally, until now, I don't know how it was solved. Like I, I had to sleep in garden with my cats for many nights. I i spent couple of months that I cannot go to any like to family, be house or to friend house, because I will cause problem for them, my my parents, my brother and sister, and even, like my sister, ex, until like just three months before the fall of the Syrian regime, they were under like, investigation By the security, lot of harassment against them so, but I don't know, like, I'm, I'm survive for a reason that I don't really realize how, Michael Hingson  41:52 wow, it, it's, it certainly is pretty amazing. Did you ever write a book or anything about all of this, Noura Ghazi  42:02 I used to write, always the only book like, let's say, literature or emotional book. It was about love in prison. Its name is waiting. And I wrote this book in English and basil. My late husband translated it. Sorry. I wrote it in Arabic, and Basset translated it into English in prison. So it was a process of smuggling the poems in Arabic and smuggling the them in English, again out of the prison. And we published the book online just after basil disappearance in 2015 then we created the the hard copies, and I did the signature in in Beirut in, like, early 2018 but like, it's, it's online, and it's a very, like light book, let's say very romantic. It's about love in prison. I'm really keen to write again, like maybe a kind of self narrative or about the stories that I lived and i i I heard during my my journey. Unfortunately, like to write needs like this a little stable situation, but I did write many like legal or human rights book or like guides or studies, etc. Michael Hingson  43:34 Now is waiting still available online? Noura Ghazi  43:37 Yes, it's still available online. Michael Hingson  43:40 Okay? It would be great if you could, if you have a picture of the book cover, if you could send that to me, because I'd like to put that in the notes. I would appreciate it if you would, okay, for sure. But anyway, so the the company you founded, what is it called Noura Ghazi  44:02 it's a non government, a non profit organization. Its name is no photo zone. Michael Hingson  44:07 And how did you come up with that name? Noura Ghazi  44:12 It was Vasil who come up with this name, because our main focus is on prisoners of conscious and disappeared. So for him, it was that okay, those places that they put disappeared in them. They are they. There is no cameras to show the others what is happening. So we should be the the like in the place of cameras to tell the world what is happening. So that's why no photos on me, like, means that prisons or like unofficial detention centers, because they're it's an all photo zone, right? Michael Hingson  44:54 And no photo zone is is still operating today. Noura Ghazi  44:58 It's still operating. We are extending our work, although, like we have lots of financial challenges because of, like, funds issues, but for us, the main issue, we provide legal services to victims of torture, detention, disappearance and their families. So we operate in Syria, Lebanon and Turkey. We are a French woman led organization, but we have registration in Turkey and Syria, and like in seven years now, almost seven years, we could provide our services to more than 3000 families who most of them are women, and they are responsible about kids who they don't have fathers. So we defend political prisoners. We search the disappeared. We provide the legal services related to personal and civil status. We provided the services related to identification documents, because it's a very big issue in Syria. Beside we provide rehabilitation, like full rehabilitation programs for survivors of detention or torture, and also advocacy. Of course, it's a very important part of our our work, even with the lack of fund, we've decided in the team, because most of the team, or all the team, they they were themselves victims of detention, or family members of victims, even the non Syrian because we have many non Syrian member in the team. So for us, it's a cause. It's not like a work that we're doing and getting paid. So we're, we're suffering this this year with the fund issues, because there is a lot of change related to the world and Syrian issues, which affected the fund policies. So hopefully we'll be, we'll be fine next year, hopefully, and we're trying to survive with our beneficiaries this year, Michael Hingson  47:02 yeah, well, you, you started receiving, and I assume no photo zone started receiving awards, and eventually you moved out of Lebanon. Tell me more about all of that. Noura Ghazi  47:16 During my journey, I I got many international recognition or a word, including two by Amnesty International. But after almost two years, like just after covid, like the start of covid, I was thinking that I should have another residence permit in another country because, like, it became very difficult for Syrians to get a residence in Lebanon. So I I moved to Turkey, and I was between Lebanon and Turkey. Then I got a call from the French Embassy in Turkey telling me that there is a new kind of a word, which is Marianne award, or Marianne program, that initiated by the French president. And they it's for human rights defenders across the world, and they will give this award for 15 human rights defender from 15 country. And I was listening, I thought they want me to nominate someone. Then they told me that the French government are honored to choose you as a Syrian human rights defender. So it was a program for six months, so I moved to Paris with my cat and dog. Then they extended the program and to become nine months. And at the almost at the end of the program, the both of Lebanese and Turkish authorities refused to renew my residence permit, so I had to stay in France to apply for asylum and a political refugee currently. Michael Hingson  49:10 And so you're in France. Are you still in Paris? Noura Ghazi  49:13 I'm still yes in Paris. I learned French very fast, like in four months. Okay, I'm not perfect, but I learned French. Michael Hingson  49:25 So what did your dog and cat think about all that? Sorry, what did your dog and cat think about moving to France? Noura Ghazi  49:33 They are French, actually, originally, they are friends. Michael Hingson  49:36 Oh, there you go. Noura Ghazi  49:38 My, my poor dog had like he he was English educated, so we used to communicate in English. Then when I was still in Lebanon, I thought, okay, a lot of Syrians are coming to my place, and they don't speak English, so I have to teach him Arabic. Then we moved to Turkish. So I had to teach him Turkish. Then we came to. France. So now my dog understand more than four languages, Michael Hingson  50:06 good for him, and and, of course, your cat is really the boss of the whole thing, right? Noura Ghazi  50:12 Of course, she is like, the center of the universe, Michael Hingson  50:16 yeah, yeah, just ask her. She'll tell you. And she's Noura Ghazi  50:20 very white, so she is 14 years. Oh, it's old, yes. Michael Hingson  50:29 Well, I have a cat we rescued in 2015 we think she was five then. So we think that my cat is 15 going on 16. So, and she moves around and does very well. Noura Ghazi  50:46 Yeah, my cat as well. Michael Hingson  50:49 Yeah. Well, that's the way it should be. So with all the things that you've been dealing with and all the stress, have you had? Noura Ghazi  50:59 PTSD, yes, I started, of course, like it's the minimum, actually, I have PTSD and the TSD, and I started to feel, or let's say, I could know that the what is happening with me is PTSD two years ago. I before, like, couple of months before, I started to feel like something unusual in my body, in my mind. At the beginning, we thought there is a problem in the brain. Then the psychologist and psychiatrist said that it's a huge level of PTSD, which is like the minimum, and like, we should start the journey of of treatment, which is like the behavior treatment and medical treatment as well. Like, some people could stay 10 years. Some people need to go to hospital. It's not the best thing, but sometimes I feel I'm grateful that I'm having PTSD because I'm able to deal with people who are in the same situation. I could feel them, understand them, so I could help them more, because I understand and as a human rights defender and like victim of lot of kind of violations, so I'm very aware about the like, let's call it the first aid, the psychological first aid support. And this is helpful somehow. Okay, I'm suffering, but this suffering is useful for others Michael Hingson  52:47 well and clearly, you are at a point where you can talk about it, which says a lot, because you're able to deal with it well enough to be able to talk about it, which I think is probably pretty important, don't you think? Noura Ghazi  53:03 Yeah, actually, the last at the first time I talked about it very publicly in a conference in Stockholm, it was last October, and then I thought it's important to talk about it. And I'm also thinking to do something more about PTSD, especially the PTSD related to to prisons, torture, etc, this kind of violations, because sharing experience is very important. So I'm still thinking about a kind of certain way to to like, to spread my experience with PTSD, especially that I have lot of changes in in my life recently, because I got married again, and even the the good incident that people who have PTSD, even if they have, like good incident, but it cause a kind of escalation with PTSD, Michael Hingson  54:00 yeah, but you got married again, so you have somebody you can talk with. Noura Ghazi  54:06 Yes, I got married five months ago. The most important that I could fall in love again. So I met my husband in in Paris. He's a Lebanese artist who live in Paris. And yeah, I have, I have a family now, like we have now three cats and a dog and us as couple. But it's very new for me, like this kind of marriage, that a marriage which I live with a partner, because the marriage I used to is that visit the husband in prison. I'm getting used to it. Michael Hingson  54:43 And just as always, the cat runs everything, right? Yes, of course, of course. So tell me about the freedom prize in Normandy. Noura Ghazi  54:55 Oh, it was like one of the best thing I had in my life. I. Was nominated for the freedom prize, which is launched by usually they are like young people who who nominate the the nominees for this prize, but it's launched by the government of Normandy region in France and the International Institute for Human Rights and peace. So among hundreds of files and, like many kind of round of, like short listing, there was me, a Belarusian activist who is detained, and a Palestinian photographer. So like, just knowing that I was nominated among more than 700 person was a privilege for me. The winner was the Palestinian photographer, but it was the first time they invite the other nominee to the celebration, which was on the same date of like liberating Normandy region during the Second World War. So I chose, I thought for my for couple of days about what I will wear, because I need to deliver a message. So I, I I came up with an idea about a white dress with 101 names in blue. Those names are for disappeared and detainees in Syria. So like there was, there was seven persons who worked on this dress, and I had the chance to wear it and to deliver my message and to give a speech in a very important day that even like those fighters during the Second World War who are still alive, they they came from us. They came from lot of countries. I had the privilege to see them directly, to touch them, to tell them thank you, and to deliver my message in front of an audience of 4500 persons. And it's like I love this dress, and like this event was one of the best thing I had in my life. Michael Hingson  57:21 Do you have a picture of you in the dress? Yes, I would think you do. Well, if you want, we'd love to put that in the show notes as well, especially because you're honoring all those people with the names and so on. Kind of cool. Well, okay, so, so Syria, you're, you're saying, in a lot of ways, hasn't, hasn't really changed a whole lot. It's, it's still a lot of dictatorship oriented kinds of things, and they discriminate against certain sex and and so on. And that's extremely unfortunate, because I don't think that that's the impression that people have over here, Noura Ghazi  58:02 exactly I had a chance to visit Syria, a kind of exceptional visit by the French government, because, as political refugees were not allowed to visit our country of origin. And of course, like after eight years, like out of Syria after six years without seeing my family. Of course, I was very happy, but I was very traumatized, and I I came back to Paris in in July 21 and since that time, I feel I'm not the same person before going to Syria. I'm full of frustration. I feel that, okay, I just wasted 14 years of my life for nothing. But hopefully I'm I'm trying to get better because okay, I know, like much of human rights violations mean that my kind of work and activism is more needed, yeah, Michael Hingson  59:03 so you'll so you'll continue to speak out and and fight for freedom. Noura Ghazi  59:10 Yes, I continue, and I will continue fighting for freedom, for dignity, for justice, for civil rights, and also raising awareness about PTSD and how we could invest even our pain for the sake of helping others. Michael Hingson  59:29 Well, I want to tell you that it's been an honor to have you on the podcast, and I am so glad we we got a chance to talk and to do this because having met you previously, in our introductory conversation, it was very clear that there was a story that needed to be told, and I hope that a lot of people will take an interest, and that it will will allow what you do to continue to grow, if people would like to reach out to you. And and help or learn more. How do they do that? Noura Ghazi  1:00:05 We you have the the link of my website that people could connect me, because it includes my my email, my personal email, and I always reply. So I'm happy to to talk with the to contact with people, and it also include all the all my social media, Michael Hingson  1:00:23 right? What? What's the website for? No photo zone. Noura Ghazi  1:00:27 It's no photo zone.org. No photo zone.org. Michael Hingson  1:00:30 I thought it was, but I just wanted you to say it. I wanted you to say it. Noura Ghazi  1:00:35 It's included in my website. Michael Hingson  1:00:37 Yeah, I've got it all and and it will all be in the show notes, but I just thought I would get you to say no photo zone.org Well, I want to thank you for being here. This has been a wonderful time to have a chance to talk, and I appreciate you taking the time to, I hope, educate lots of people. So thank you very much for doing that, and I want to thank all of you for listening and watching. We'd love you to give us a five star rating. Give us a review. We really appreciate ratings and reviews. So wherever you're watching or listening to this podcast, please give us a five star rating. Please review the podcast for us. We value that, and I know that Nora will will appreciate that as well. Also, if you if you know any guests, and Nora you as well, if you know anyone who you think ought to be a guest on the podcast, we would really appreciate it. If you would let us know you can reach me. At Michael M, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, i, b, e.com, love to hear from you. Love to hear your thoughts about the podcast. So Nora, very much my I want to thank you again. This has been great. Thank you very much for being here. Noura Ghazi  1:01:56 Thank you Michael, and thank you for those who are listening, and we're still in touch.

Toni Ghazi, also known as ‘The Antarean-Heart,' is a Channel & Spiritual Guide working through the Praying- Mantis Beings and specifically the Antares-Stargate to bring through Inter-Dimensional and Extraterrestrial Beings with messages of UN-conditional LOVE and INTEGRATION to help guide humanity back to its TRUE-SELF and essence by ACTIVATING a remembrance of WHO WE ARE and creating a life of alignment. Journeying with the Mantis-Beings, you will learn ways to RE-STRUCTURE your belief system from limitation to limit-LESS EXPANSION. And you will hear messages that help UPLIFT HUMANITY and assist individuals in living a life FILLED with PASSION, EXCITEMENT, LOVE & MAGIC. Some of the Beings and Ideas that Toni has channeled are Praying-Mantis, Arcturian Council of Light, Taygetans, Grey Aliens, Angels, Ganesh, Mother-Gaia, Seven-Sisters of Pleiades, Magic Leprechauns, Dream Weavers, Sacred Geometry & Angles, Collective Light Particles, Future Self named Osman, Silence & Void, Sound, Infinity, Shadow & The Dark, and the list goes on. Also, Toni has unveiled the World's FIRST & ONLY Praying-Mantis Crystal-Skulls to the public – activated/charged by a 20-Million-Year-Old Mantis preserved in Amber found in Chiapas, Mexico and an 8,000-Year-Old Egyptian Anubis-Tablet Aztlan artifact recently unearthed in Jalisco, Mexico. These Crystal Skulls will provide the opportunity/permission-slip to connect with your Galactic Guides and allow your mind to expand beyond the physical limitations and illusion of reality. The Process of ACTIVATING the Mantis Crystal-Skulls includes… - Over-Night ‘Contact' with the 20-Million-Year-Old Mantis/Amber - Over-Night ‘Contact' with an 8,000-Year-Old Anubis Artifact - Sound Bowl Activation with an 800-Years Old Sound Bowl from Tibet - Drumming & Chanting with a Praying-Mantis Drum custom-made in Mexico - Light-Language encoding by the Mantis-Beings - Smudging with Sacred Cedar Sage, White Sage, Desert Sage & Palo Santo - Dead-Sea Salt Bath

rWotD Episode 3212: Sikandar Khan Ghazi Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Wednesday, 18 February 2026, is Sikandar Khan Ghazi.Sikandar Khān Ghāzī (Persian: سکندر خان غازی, Bengali: সিকান্দার খান গাজী) was the first wazir of Srihat under the Lakhnauti Kingdom ruled by Shamsuddin Firuz Shah. Prior to this, Khan was one of the commanders of the Battles of Gour during the Conquest of Sylhet in 1303. Early Persian manuscripts and inscriptions relating to Shah Jalal name Sikandar Khan Ghazi as well, highlighting his role as a commander in the battles.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:17 UTC on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Sikandar Khan Ghazi on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Nicole.

Toni Ghazi, also known as ‘The Antarean-Heart,' is a Channel & Spiritual Guide working through the Praying- Mantis Beings and specifically the Antares-Stargate to bring through Inter-Dimensional and Extraterrestrial Beings with messages of UN-conditional LOVE and INTEGRATION to help guide humanity back to its TRUE-SELF and essence by ACTIVATING a remembrance of WHO WE ARE and creating a life of alignment. Journeying with the Mantis-Beings, you will learn ways to RE-STRUCTURE your belief system from limitation to limit-LESS EXPANSION. And you will hear messages that help UPLIFT HUMANITY and assist individuals in living a life FILLED with PASSION, EXCITEMENT, LOVE & MAGIC. Some of the Beings and Ideas that Toni has channeled are Praying-Mantis, Arcturian Council of Light, Taygetans, Grey Aliens, Angels, Ganesh, Mother-Gaia, Seven-Sisters of Pleiades, Magic Leprechauns, Dream Weavers, Sacred Geometry & Angles, Collective Light Particles, Future Self named Osman, Silence & Void, Sound, Infinity, Shadow & The Dark, and the list goes on. Also, Toni has unveiled the World's FIRST & ONLY Praying-Mantis Crystal-Skulls to the public – activated/charged by a 20-Million-Year-Old Mantis preserved in Amber found in Chiapas, Mexico and an 8,000-Year-Old Egyptian Anubis-Tablet Aztlan artifact recently unearthed in Jalisco, Mexico. These Crystal Skulls will provide the opportunity/permission-slip to connect with your Galactic Guides and allow your mind to expand beyond the physical limitations and illusion of reality. The Process of ACTIVATING the Mantis Crystal-Skulls includes… - Over-Night ‘Contact' with the 20-Million-Year-Old Mantis/Amber - Over-Night ‘Contact' with an 8,000-Year-Old Anubis Artifact - Sound Bowl Activation with an 800-Years Old Sound Bowl from Tibet - Drumming & Chanting with a Praying-Mantis Drum custom-made in Mexico - Light-Language encoding by the Mantis-Beings - Smudging with Sacred Cedar Sage, White Sage, Desert Sage & Palo Santo - Dead-Sea Salt Bath

Send us a textIn this enlightening conversation, Toni Ghazi, known as the Mantis Channel, shares his profound journey of spiritual awakening, channeling, and connecting with Mantis beings. He discusses the nature of consciousness, the significance of past lives, and the importance of unconditional love. Through his experiences, he emphasizes the multidimensionality of existence and the power of perception in shaping our reality. The dialogue explores the role of channeling in personal growth and the connection with higher beings, offering insights into the infinite nature of existence and the journey of self-discovery. In this enlightening conversation, Toni Ghazi channels profound messages about embracing one's divine nature, the journey to unconditional love, and the importance of self-acceptance. The discussion delves into connecting with higher realms, the power of imagination, and the transformative nature of fear. Toni emphasizes the significance of living one's truth and breaking societal paradigms to awaken to one's true self.Key TakeawaysThe journey of awakening is unique for everyone.Channeling can provide insights and clarity.Mantis beings represent a form of unconditional love.Understanding consciousness requires a shift in perception.Past life experiences can inform our current lives.We are multidimensional beings with various aspects.The nature of reality is shaped by our beliefs.Triggers can lead to deeper understanding and growth.Self-love is essential for spiritual development.Living your truth requires facing your fears and breaking paradigms.

When two people with the same traumatic experience find one another, is it an incredible coincidence, or simple fate? Gabrielle Stone and Taymour Ghazi don't know the answer either, but it happened to them. On today's episode, Gabrielle and Taymour share their long journey to finding one another and holding one another in healing after each had a childhood experience encountering the bodies of their deceased parents. They also describe how they found time to write their new book Finding You Through Finding Me while also caring for their newborn child. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/796

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In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Mona Ghazi über Neurohacking für den Alltag – und darüber, wie wir unser Gehirn bewusst steuern und nachhaltig positiv beeinflussen können. Mona ist Neurohacking-Expertin, Mindset-Coach und Speakerin. In ihrer Arbeit verbindet sie neurowissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse mit praxisnahen Tools, um Menschen dabei zu unterstützen, ihr volles mentales Potenzial zu entfalten. Gemeinsam sprechen wir darüber, wie unser Gehirn auf Stress, Reize und Gewohnheiten reagiert – und wie wir mit einfachen Techniken Fokus, emotionale Balance und mentale Stärke aufbauen können. Eine inspirierende und zugleich wissenschaftlich fundierte Folge für alle, die mehr Klarheit, Energie und Selbstwirksamkeit in ihren Alltag bringen möchten – verständlich, umsetzbar und bewusst. Mona auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mona_ghazi_/ Mona's Website: https://monaghazi.de/ ************* Zu meinem Coaching: Mail an aw@annelinawaller.com Blog: http://annelinawaller.com Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/58BYIK2fH9d9ho2Oqx3wLI?si=jDBCCLiwTTyEupCln0oL6 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annelinawaller/ Pinterest: https://de.pinterest.com/annelinawaller/ Buch: https://www.ventil-verlag.de/titel/1935/ein-bauch-voll-gluc

Der Fußball-Bundesligist Mainz 05 muss seinem Ex-Spieler Anwar El Ghazi 1,5 Millionen Euro zahlen. Der Verein hatte El Ghazi wegen anti-israelischer Posts auf Social Media gekündigt. Laut Gericht seien die aber von der Meinungsfreiheit gedeckt.**********In dieser Folge mit: Moderator: Christoph Sterz Gesprächspartner: Benedikt Kaninski, Dlf-Sportredaktion**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .

Toni Ghazi's life transformed when he connected with mantis beings he calls the “architects of universes.” Channeling their voices fluently, he shares profound messages of love, timelines, and disclosure, guiding humanity toward a higher vibration and galactic awareness. Learn More about Toni Ghazi here: https://tonighazi.com/ The Portal To Ascension platform is a resource for awakening to the truth of our existence while exploring the nature of reality and the cosmos. Our efforts are aimed at manifesting full disclosure of: • Humanity's ancient origins • The truth of the Extraterrestrial presence • The release of advanced technology • Transparency within business and global economic affairs • An understanding beyond our third dimensional perception Official website: https://portaltoascension.org/ Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PortalToAscension/ Official Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/portaltoascension Official Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/p2ascension Official Telegram Chat Room: https://t.me/portaltoascension Join Our Rapidly Growing Mailing List: https://portaltoascension.org/sign-up/ Portal To Ascension Conferences: In Person: https://ascensionconference.com Online: https://portaltoascension.org/upcoming-events/ Also Find Us On : Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3uolCCJknWQV9I3i07OZtC Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/portal-to-ascension-radio/id1544194663

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Rund 70.000 Gedanken schwirren uns täglich durch den Kopf – und gerade im Job ist oft alles gleichzeitig: Veränderung, Dauerstress und Leistungsdruck. Kein Wunder also, dass viele sich mental überfordert fühlen. Doch es gibt ein Tool, das uns allen zur Verfügung steht – wir müssen nur lernen, es besser zu nutzen: unser Gehirn. Mona Ghazi ist Unternehmerin, Neurowissenschaftlerin und absolute Expertin für Neuro-Hacking. Gemeinsam mit Susa und Laura spricht sie darüber, wie wir unser Gehirn im Arbeitsalltag gezielt unterstützen können. Die drei diskutieren:Wie wir unser Gehirn „austricksen“ können, um fokussierter und stressresistenter zu arbeiten. Welche drei Neuro-Hacks jede Führungskraft kennen sollte. Warum Lernen im Arbeitsalltag oft schwerfällt – und wie man mit kleinen Routinen Großes im Kopf bewirken kann.Quellen:https://monaghazi.de/https://www.linkedin.com/in/monaghazi/https://neuropreneur-institute.com/https://neuropreneur.kit.com/d6d15796d1“Das HR-Briefing" ist der wöchentliche HR-Podcast für Personaler:innen und Führungskräfte – powered by Personio. Weitere Infos zum Podcast, den Hosts und Personio findest du hier: https://www.personio.de/hr-briefing/Du hast Fragen, Feedback oder spannende Themen-Vorschläge? Kontaktiere uns unter: hr-briefing@personio.de

Toni Ghazi's journey began in Lebanon, where they were born and raised until relocating to the United States at the age of 15. Their earliest memory of connecting with extraterrestrials stemmed from one of their favorite childhood shows, Grendizer, a Japanese animated television series dubbed in Arabic, featuring a UFO robot from the Vega star system. However, it was not until they reached the age of 42, during a session with Debbie Solaris, that they made a conscious connection between UFOs and Vega. During the session with Debbie, Toni recalled the abundance of praying mantises in their grandmother's garden in Lebanon and the conversations they often had about them being "Bringers of Good Luck & Fortune." This memory had completely slipped their mind until revived during the Akashic reading. As a child, Toni experienced several paranormal occurrences, including seeing the spirit of a young boy in their home and witnessing witches flying in the sky near their school. Their sensitivity to these energies notably increased after moving to the Washington DC Metro Area at 15. Entering high school as a freshman, Toni did not speak any English. Remarkably, during this period, he began receiving SETI Magazine (Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence) in the mail, which significantly broadened his understanding of extraterrestrials. It is noteworthy that, despite their lack of English proficiency, he had no way of ordering the magazine for his home. Upon reflection, this experience was viewed as a direct contact from extraterrestrials, drawing their attention and awareness back to them. Read More at www.tonighazi.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

In this episode, we given an academic, historical overview of the concept of Jihad in Islam, dispelling some misconceptions and nuancing an otherwise thorny topic.Sources/Recomended Reading:Al-Dawoody, Ahmed Mohsen (2009). "War in Islamic Law: Justifications and Regulations". PhD Thesis. University of Birmingham.Bashir, Khaled Ramadan (2018). "Islamic International Law: Historical Foundations and Al-Shaybani's Siyar". Edward Elgar Publishing Limited.Bonner, Michael (2008). “Jihad in Islamic History: Doctrines and Practice”. Princeton University Press.Brown, Jonathan A.C. (2019). "Slavery and Islam". Oneworld.Ghazi, Mahmood Ahmad (translated by) (1998). "Kitab al-Siyar al-Saghir" by Muhammad al-Shaybani. Islamic Research Institute.Hallaq, Wael (2004). "The Origins and Evolution of Islamic Law". Cambridge University Press. Hallaq, Wael (2009). "Sharia: Theory, Practice, Transformations". Cambridge University Press. Judd, Steven C. (2009). "al-Awza'i and Sufyan al-Thawri: The Umayyad Madhhab". In Bearman, Peri; Rudolph Peters & Frank E. Vogel (ed.), "The Islamic School of Law: Evolution, Devolution & Progress". Brill.Judd, Steven C. (2019). "'Abd al-Rahman b. Amr al-Awza'i". In the "Makers of the Muslim World" Series. Oneworld.Khan Nyazee, Imran Ahsan (translated by) (2000). "The Distinguished Jurist's Primer: Bidayat Al-Mujtahid Wa Nihayat Al-Muqtasid." Vol. 1-2. Garnet Publishing.Kimball, Michelle R. (2018). "Shaykh Ahmadou Bamba: A Peacemaker for Our Time". The Other Press Sdn. Bhd.Kiser, John W (2015). "Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd El-Kader". Monkfish Book Publishing Company.Urban, Elizabeth (2020). "Conquered Populations in Early Islam: Non-Arabs, Slaves and the Sons of Slave Mothers". Edinburgh University Press.Zawati, Hilmi M. (2015). "Theory of War in Islamic and Public International Law". In "Is Jihad Just War? War, Peace and Human Rights under Islamic and Public International Law", (Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Press, 2001) 9-47, reprinted in Niaz A. Shah, ed., Islam and the Law of Armed Conflict (Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar,2015) 249-287.Zemmali, Ameur (1990). "Imam al-Awza'i and his humanitarian ideas". In International Review of the Red Cross (1961 - 1997) , Volume 30 , Issue 275 , April 1990 , pp. 115 - 123. International Committee of the Red Cross. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Outer Realm welcomes back Morgan Daimler Host: Michelle Desrochers Date: May 1st, 2025 Episode: 557 Discussion : Morgan returns to talk about her lates book " Paid with a Kiss: Love and Sex in Fairy Belief " . - Paid with a Kiss gives a wide-ranging look at fairies, sex, gender, and human belief through history in Western Europe, focusing primarily on Irish, UK, and French evidence. By examining mythology, folklore, literature, and anecdotes, this book answers common questions of what we know about sex and sexuality among fairies and how they interact with humans, including human-fairy relationships and offspring. Aiming to answer an array of questions on humans, fairies, and intimacy that the author has been asked over the years, Paid with a Kiss is a deep dive into nearly two millennia of folk belief. Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Rumble: TheOuterRealm X - MicheleDerocher Website: www.theouterrealmradio.com Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Our Guest: -Morgan Daimler teaches classes on Irish myth and magical practices, fairies, and related subjects in the United States and internationally. She has been published in multiple anthologies as well as in Witches and Pagans magazine and Pagan Dawn magazine, and she is one of the world's foremost experts on all things Fairy. Besides the titles available through Moon Books Morgan has a high fantasy novel 'Into Shadow' through Cosmic Egg and has self-published books of Old and Middle Irish language translations, and has an urban fantasy/paranormal romance series called Between the Worlds. Morgan has also presented papers on fairies and on fairies and witches at several university conferences. The Book: AMAZON https://a.co/d/aBlQaFR If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all

The Outer Realm welcomes back Toni Ghazi Host: Michelle Desrochers Date: April 30th, 2025 Episode: 556 Discussion : Toni is a Gate Keeper of the Antares System, and Mantis Channeller. He will share more inspirational messages from the Mantis Beings, and share stories about connecting with other Galactic Beings, working with Energy, crystal skulls and more!!!! Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Rumble: TheOuterRealm X - MicheleDerocher Website: www.theouterrealmradio.com Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Our Guest: -Toni Ghazi, known as ‘The Antarean-Heart,' who is a Channel and Spiritual Guide. Toni works through the Praying-Mantis Beings and the Antares Stargate to bring messages of unconditional love and integration from inter-dimensional and extraterrestrial being. Toni is a unique individual who, despite having a stutter since childhood, speaks fluently when channeling. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Marymount University with an MBA and is a Senior Vice-President at Compass Real Estate, earning numerous awards as a top agent. Toni enjoys languages, speaking Arabic, French, Spanish, English, and a bit of Korean, Mandarin, and Spirit Language. He and his husband have five rescue dogs, sponsor a horse, and love being in nature. Links: http://tonighazi.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@Theantareanheart https://www.instagram.com/theantareanheart/ https://www.facebook.com/TheAntareanHeart https://www.tiktok.com/@theantareanheart https://twitter.com/AntareanHeart If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

Welcome to Episode 67 of The Larry Ohh Show! This week we sit down with legendary Music Producer, Illmind to discuss his new position as Senior VP A&R at Empire Publishing, working  with J. Cole, whats killing originality in producers and so much more!Follow Illmind: https://www.instagram.com/illmindproducer/?hl=enCheck out EngineEars: https://bit.ly/41Q4VtAMust Have Producer Tools: http://yahelpme.com Join the producer community "might delete later": https://x.com/i/communities/1886169333669191933This is a weekly podcast where we talk about everything FL Studio and music production!Larry Ohh (Host):https://instagram.com/larryohhJohn Phelps (Co-Host):@ItsJohnPhelps on TikTok@ItsJohnPhelps on IGhttps://itsjohnphelps.comEdited by: https://www.instagram.com/prodkeyano/?hl=en00:00 - Intro: Illmind's Take on Originality!Illmind kicks off with a bold claim about what's really killing originality in music (00:00:00:00).00:20 - Illmind's Empire VP Journey BeginsIllmind shares how Ghazi offered him the Senior VP A&R role at Empire Publishing (00:00:20:06).00:38 - Welcome to The Larry Ohh Show!Larry introduces Illmind as a hip-hop legend shaping modern music (00:00:38:15).01:10 - Illmind's Gratitude & Long-Time ConnectionIllmind thanks Larry and reflects on their years of online connection (00:01:10:13).02:07 - How Illmind Landed Empire VP! Illmind details his 20-year relationship with Empire's Ghazi and the VP offer (00:02:07:03).07:43 - Power of Relationships in MusicIllmind explains why building trust and showing up is everything in the industry (00:07:43:06).12:25 - Illmind's Daily Life as Empire VPA glimpse into Illmind's studio routine and creative A&R role (00:12:25:08).14:01 - Spotting Talent with a VP's EyeIllmind reveals how his talent scouting has evolved in his new role (00:14:01:23).16:05 - What's a Publishing Deal? Illmind breaks down publishing and admin deals for producers and songwriters (00:16:05:02).21:09 - The Drake & Boy Wonder StoryIllmind's powerful lesson on betting on unknowns like Drake early (00:21:49:14).26:00 - Why Being a Good Person WinsIllmind stresses likability over talent in the music industry (00:26:00:03).30:02 - Staying Relevant for 20 Years! Illmind shares his secret to keeping his sound fresh and innovative (00:30:02:10).36:16 - Illmind's Morning Studio HustleHow Illmind cooks beats and solves problems before the studio fills up (00:36:16:11).40:36 - J. Cole's “Love Yours” Story! Illmind recounts the emotional journey of producing J. Cole's iconic track (00:40:36:18).47:58 - The Universe's Role in SuccessIllmind gets philosophical about serving others and trusting the universe (00:47:58:12).52:06 - Hot Take: Viral Fame vs. Industry GrindIllmind debates chasing viral moments vs. building a lasting career (00:52:06:04).55:03 - Hot Take: Loops Don't Kill Originality!Illmind defends loop culture and calls out “sheep” producers (00:55:03:18).57:37 - Illmind's Secret to Unique BeatsIllmind explains balancing flow state and conscious choices for originality (00:57:37:11).59:08 - Closing: Illmind's Gems for ProducersLarry thanks Illmind for dropping knowledge and teases future collabs (00:59:08:02).The Boiler Room Studiohttps://theBoilerRoomStudio.com#illmind #musicbusiness #musicproducer

Toni Ghazi reveals direct transmissions from extraterrestrial mantis beings who help humans awaken their soul codes, heal trauma, and activate the lightbody. 0:00 – Ascension is Not a Destination 4:38 – Who Are the Praying Mantis Beings? 10:20 – Multidimensional Healing & Lightbody Work 16:52 – DNA: Your Divine Antenna 22:40 – Pineal Activation & Soul Downloads 28:12 – Earth as a Conscious Grid 35:10 – Ego Death & the Real Awakening 42:45 – Final Message from the Mantis Collective About Toni Ghazi: Toni Ghazi is a channeler, contactee, and guide connected to the Antares Mantis beings. His journey began in Lebanon, leading to a galactic awakening and a mission of multidimensional remembrance. Lean More about Toni Ghaze here: https://tonighazi.com/ Registration Open, Limited Availability

Das Motto der heutigen Folge lautet: Busenfreundin goes Business. Nicht zuletzt deswegen hat Ricarda ihren besten Rollkragenpullover rausgekramt.Die heutige Gästin ist krass, denn ihre Vita liest sich etwa so: Mit 14 Jahren erstes Studium, mit 16 Jahren erste Unternehmensgründung, mit 21 Jahren Unternehmensverkauf, mit 23 Jahren Promotion. Sie ist nicht nur Spiegel-Bestseller-Autorin, sondern auch CEO einer innovativen Lernplattform für die Logistikbranche und Gründerin des Neuropreneur Institute. 2023 wurde Mona Ghazi beim German Startup Award zur „Newcomerin des Jahres“ gekürt – und das nach einem Burnout. In dieser Folge sprechen Ricarda und Mona über:Hustlen, aber mit Köpfchen – Mit 14 BWL studieren? Check. Zwei Schulklassen überspringen? Check. Mit 16 Gründen? Check. Aber war das wirklich so easy?Neuro? Logisch! – Wie tickt das Gehirn erfolgreicher Gründer:innen? Und warum lieben manche das Risiko, während andere es hassen?Zwischen Brainstorm & Burnout – Monas Motto: „I will persist until I succeed.“ Aber wie geht man mit Druck, Stress und Burnout um?Mona ist ein echtes Powerhouse – smart, reflektiert und mit einer Story, die inspiriert. Wer wissen will, was sie antreibt, warum mentale Stärke für Gründer:innen so wichtig ist und welche Rolle Hypnose dabei spielt – unbedingt reinhören! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scripture:  Exodus 20:17, Mark 7:21-23, Matthew 6:33, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 1 Timothy 6:6-10 “You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” Exodus 20:17 Covet - to yearn to possess or have what belongs to another. Covet - insatiable desire for more at the expense of others. Today's tenth word is unique as it regulates thought. The other ten words all regulate behavior (e.g. have no other gods, remember the Sabbath Day, honor your parents, don't steal, don't murder). We see in scripture how our thought-life has a huge influence on our behavior: Cain - Genesis 4 Joseph's brothers - Genesis 37 Korah - Numbers 16 David - 2 Samuel 11 Ghazi - 2 Kings 5 We see in the Bible that our thought-life greatly controls our behavior, actions and even our futures.  As the mind thinks - so we behave.  Pathology Envy Jealousy Dishonesty Relationships Dissatisfaction Focus Mental health Financial issues Where does coveting come from?  Mark 7:21-23 tells us, “For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” (ESV)  Jesus is calling us to realize our thought-life matters! How do we stop coveting?     1.    Christ - we need to look to Jesus and remember that He died on the cross and rose for us. Matthew 6:33 tells us to rely on Him and 2 Corinthians 10:5 says, “…we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”     2.    Contentment - while in this fallen world, we still know what the future holds: life forever with God. This is where our containment is found - in the promise of our future with Him. 1 Timothy 6:6-10 “But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”     3.    Celebration - celebrate what we have. In Philippians 4:4-7 we are told, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  Celebrate the good things of God and have a thankful hearts. God's 10 Words are still powerful words today. He gives them to us to:     1.    Protect us - keep us on His path     2.    Reveal our sin - so that we come to Him     3.    Give us direction - that guides our lives and shows us how to live When we take to heart God's Ten Words - that brings blessings to us as believers AND blessings to the world. Now What? Learn about God at  https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. Check out the video from our website: https://www.awakeusnow.com/ten-words Check out the video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOwt1kzFvsbAtGq6PLMPCn65 Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.

Ghazi and Boom.Diwan with Arturo O'Farrill is about as unlikely a group as you could imagine. Ghazi Al-Mulaifi is a rocking guitar player and an ethnomusicologist who studies the music of Arabian Gulf pearl divers, among them, his own ancestors. Boom.Diwan is an ensemble based around the Kuwaiti percussionists who preserve the vanishing art of pearl diving music. How they came together with Arturo O'Farrill, leader of New York's Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra is a story for the ages. This podcast tells that story and samples the astounding music that resulted. Produced by Banning Eyre. PA 032

Tonight on We Are Paradox Medias "Late Night in the Rockies" Weekend Host TessaTNT will be hanging out with Toni Ghazi. We will be discussing the paranormal, supernatural, alien beings. life and beyond.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-are-paradox-media--3672397/support.

Last time we continued to speak about the Kumul Rebellion.. Ma Shaowu, appointed as Taoyin, executed rival Ma Fuxing and tightened anti-Soviet policies, responding to growing Soviet influence following Yang Zengxin's assassination in 1928. Kashgar became a refuge for conservative Turkic Muslims opposing Chinese authority, amidst a backdrop of rising tension with Tungan troops, perceived as oppressors. By 1931, as news of the Kumul Rebellion spread, resistance against the Han Chinese intensified, emboldening local insurgents to unite against their enemies. In May 1932, Jin sought vengeance against Tsetsen Puntsag Gegeen, the Torgut Mongol regent, hosting him under the guise of an investigation. At a banquet, Tsetsen was executed, igniting fury among the Turkic peoples. As the Kumul Rebellion grew, rebel leaders Ma Fuming and Ma Shihming united forces, launching assaults that devastated Chinese control. By March 1933, Ma Shaowu found his authority diminished, desperately appealing for British aid as rebellion spread, leaving Xinjiang in chaos.   #134 Kumul Rebellion part 3: A Game of Thrones in Southern Xinjiang Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. So we last left off in mid March, where Ma Shaowu's control over southern Xinjiang had diminished to just a wedge of territory around Kashgar, Maral Bashi and Yarkland. Morale was so low, Ma Shaowu asked the British Indian government for military assistance as it seemed apparent no help would come from Urumqi. Ma Shaowu had received 3 telegrams from Jin via the USSR lines; the first confirmed his position as Commander in Chief; the second relayed Jin's brother's death and the third directed Jin Kashgar representatives to remit a large sum of money to his personal bank account in Tientsin. That last signal must have been a banger to read. Despite reinforcements sent to Yarkland under Colonel Chin, rampant inflation went unchecked and a sense of panic spread amongst the Chinese officials stationed in the region. In response the Chinese officials began withdrawing into Yarkland New City which was fortified with walls being hurriedly repaired and reinforced. Apparently heavy stones were placed all atop the walls to be thrown upon the rebels and 500 dummy figures were placed on the walls to “give the impression of a well-manned rampart”. When you start making dummy's for a wall defense, you know you are going to die. On March 21st, insurgent forces at Tokhta Langar advanced upon Yarkland. Colonel Chin's men made no attempt to resist the rebels and instead looted Guma and fell back using little known hill track by passing Karghalik and Posgam, killing large numbers of Uyghur civilians for good measure in the process. The rebels advanced straight to Yarkland unnopposed seizing Karghalik and Posgam in the process. Within both places a number of Hindu moneylenders of British Indian nationality were slaughtered. Back in Yarkland New City the provincial forces continued to bolster their defenses. By late March a group of 150 Chinese troops who had fled the rebels at Khotan arrived with a further 300 showing up to the oasis on April 2nd. During this period Muslim insurgents had massed up along the east bank of Yarkland River. They looked ill-armed and untrained as they forced the river during the first week of April. On the 11th of April Yarkland Old City fell to a mixed rebel force from Khotan, Karghalik and Posgam, seeing roughly 100 Chinese who were still outside the fortified New City massacred. In the afternoon, the bazaar connecting the Old and New Cities of Yarkand was set ablaze and completely destroyed. The shops belonging to Chinese moneylenders were ravaged, and their belongings were looted, leading to a siege of Yarkand New City. On the 12, rebel forces moved beyond Yarkand towards Kok Rabat, a key point on the route to Kashgar. At the same time, additional insurgent reinforcements from Khotan began to pour into the Yarkand Oasis. So by April, Ma Shaowu's position was simply done for, his only hope was to reach an agreement with the incoming force led by Ma Chanzeng. He opened up negotiations with Ma Chanzeng through the British Consul General at Kashgar, Fitzmaurice. However Ma Chanzeng could not speak for his Uyghur ally Temur, whom he was having issues with. To make matters worse, the Kirghiz levies began to mutiny on April 5th at Sughun Karaul, a Chinese fortified post roughly 65 miles northwest of Kashgar. This was followed by peasant uprisings amongst the Uyghurs at Artush and Fayzabad. Facing this Ma Shaowu ordered Brigadier Yang and the troops at Maral Bashi to fall back to Kashgar. Before departing Maral Bashi Yans troops burned and looted the town after which “They set out on their way to Kashgar with a large number of carts laden with refugees or loot or both; but this proved to be the last straw. The troops made slow progress, and in the meantime the whole countryside, incensed beyond endurance, rose against the Chinese. A bridge was broken at Kara Yulgun and, while the column was halted, it was set upon by a vast horde of rebels”. Karma is a bitch as they say. Brigadier Yang was wounded during the ambush and taken prisoner by rebels. Of his original force of around 1000, its estimated only 65 men limped back to Kashgar by the 27th of april. Meanwhile the main bulk of the Kirghiz mutineers advanced to Artush by April 15th from whence they menaced Kashgar as other Kirghiz groups attacked Kizil Oi and Ulugh Chat and demolish Chinese pots at Bulun Kul. With the dissolvement of Brigadier Yangs forces from Maral Bashi, Kashgar was completely vulnerable and isolated. Ma Shaowu, was probably very anxious to reach an agreement with Ma Chanzeng, but still took the precaution of preparing for a siege. As the Chinese were soiling themselves awaiting the rebel attacks, suddenly a divide emerged between the Tungan and Turkic factions. It appeared Ma Chanzeng had become concerned over reports of Uyghur insurgents rising up in Khotan, who owed him no loyalty. So he decided to reach an agreement with Ma Shaowu. Ma Shaowu agreed to allow Tungan power to be established at Kashgar, the military and economic key to southern Xinjiang. Ma Chanzeng dispatched a message via the British Consul general at Kashgar offering assurance that the sole objective of the Tungan forces in Xinjiang was to overthrow the tyrannical Jin Shujen and his reforms. Thus having seemingly distanced himself from the Turkic speaking Muslims of the south, whose apparent goal was to fully succeed from the Chinese Republic, Ma Chanzeng and Temur advanced to Kashgar.  Back over in Kashgar Old City, Turkic speaking nationalists calling themselves the Young Kashgar Party or “YKP” had become suspicious of Ma Chanzeng's motives and believed perhaps there was collusion between Gansu Tungans and Ma Shaowu. The Uyghurs feared this would lead to Tungan domination of Kashgar and the replacement of Han Chinese tyrants for Tungan tyrants. 7 leading members of the YKP set out from Kashgar to persuade Ma Chanzeng that Ma Shaowu would betray him. They met at Fayzabad with Uthman Ali, the leader of the Kirghiz mutineers present. Upon hearing their plea, Ma Chanzeng asked Uthman Ali to lead the Kirghiz to attack Kashgar Old City. Early on May 2nd, Uthman Ali led a large Kirghiz force against the Old city and according to the eye witness account of the British Consul General “They took up positions opposite each of the four gates of the city and at the same time sent parties to call up the country people Uyghurs. These appeared from all sides in thousands, armed with clubs and sticks, and there was a great display of enthusiasm ... Firing continued until about two in the afternoon, when the Kirghiz either forced an entry or were admitted by the Tushik Gate'. Most of the non-Chinese garrison simply joined the rebels. At the yamen, Ma Shaowu and his personal bodyguard continued to hold out as the Kirghiz secured the Old City, but notably prevented the Uyghurs from looting and ordered them back to their villages. The reason for this unexpected restraint became clear the next day, when the Kirghiz were left in sole possession of the Old City, and who proceeded to sack it themselves. The British Consul General estimated 100 Chinese were killed and their looted property was carried off or auctioned on the street. During the afternoon around 300 Uyghurs led by Temur arrived at Kashgar and were admitted into the Old City without any question by the Kirghiz, followed by the Tungans with Ma Chanzeng. Both forces marched to the walls of Kashgar New City, roughly 2.5 miles distant and after negotiations with the Chinese defenders were allowed entrance. The British Consul General had this to say of the moment “It was probably better to surrender to the Tungans than to be slaughtered by the Kirghiz”. With the fall of Kashgar New City, Han Chinese power in southern Xinjiang, excluding the besieged garrison of Yarkland New City was effectively brought to an end.  On May 7th, Ma Chanzeng realized the YKP had misled him and that Temur was under their influence and thus no longer a reliable ally. After the capture of Kashgar Old City, it seems the Kirghiz began negotiating with Temur over the spoils of their victory and made zero attempt to loot the Old City Yamen where Ma Shaowu was holding out. Ma Shaowu would make a invaluable ally against the Turkic nationalists who controlled Old city and much of southern Xinjiang. Thus Ma Chanzeng began secretly negotiating with Ma Shaowu. As a result the next day, Ma Chanzengs men put up notices announcing that the Taoyin and other officials of the former regime should retain their official posts. This obviously pissed off the Turkic Muslims who did now share the same loyalty to the Chinese Republic as the Tungans. The Kirghiz immediately manned the walls and closed the gates of the Old City, preparing to face the Tungans. At this point Ma Shaowu defused the situation temporarily by resigning as Taoyin and handed the officials seals over to Ma Chanzeng. Ma Chanzeng did not take the title of Taoyin, but certainly controlled the Old City Yamen and New City, keeping Ma Shaowu close and protected. It seems Ma Chanzengs strategy was to try and drive a wedge between Uthman Ali's Kirghiz and Temurs Uyghurs before a unified Turkic alliance could form, perhaps one that even incorporated Khotan forces. He was of course concerned with limiting the influence of the YKP who seemed to be as anti-Tungan as they were anti-Chinese. On the 10th he ordered the arrest of the most prominent YKP leader, Abd al-Rahim Bay Bachcha, who was released only after agreeing to supply the Tungan forces with 1000 uniforms at his own expense. Following this, Ma Chanzeng seized Temur who had just been proclaimed commander in chief of the combined Muslim armies at Kashgar. Temuar was invited to a meeting at the Old City Yamen on the 17th where he was placed under arrest. Had Ma Chanzeng managed to transfer his captive into the New City, he may have succeeded in his plans. But he did not have enough men to man both the Old and New Cities and when he tried to block the Uyghurs and Kirghiz from rescuing Temur they simply stormed the city walls.  With the failure to secure Temur, Ma Chanzeng had basically revealed to the Turkic Muslims and confirmed the claims of the YKP that he intended to set up a Tungan regime in Kashgar. On May 18th the pissed of Kirghiz mounted a surprise attack on the Old City. They avoided the yamen where Ma Chanzeng and Ma Shaowu remained, as Tungan forces there were heavily armed with artillery and machine guns, but murdered any other Tungans they found in the Old City. Fighting went on throughout the day and night. As a result of the Kirghiz attack, Ma Chanzeng agreed to hand control over Kashgar to Temur and Uthman Ali. On the 19th a very inconclusive treaty was signed seeing Temur confirmed as the Commander in Chief and Uthman Ali promoted to General in command of Kirghiz forces. Ma Chanzeng was given no official position, but retained control of the TUngan troops and on the 22nd accompanied by all of them withdrew from the yamen to Kashgar New City. Meanwhile Ma Chanzengs Tungan chief of staff, Su Qinzhou and Yunus Beg, a Uyghur of Kumul were appointed joint Taoyin of Kashgar and Ma Shaowu was permitted to take up residence in a nearby country house under protection from both Temur and Chanzeng.  The truce was followed awkward and uneasy peace with the Tungans controlling New City and the Turking speaking Muslims the Old City and Taoyins yamen. Fitzmaurice went on to state “that 'Ma Chanzeng, Temur and Uthman Ali all settled down to the congenial business of accumulating wealth and wives, whilst the YKP continued its intrigues against the Tungans, organized a 'parliament' of forty members, subsequently greatly expanded, and sent two delegates to Khoja Niyas Hajji, the leader of the Uighur rebels at Kumul”.  By this point it seemed Temur had fallen completely under the influence of the YKP and began issuing passports styling himself as “Temur Shah”. These documents also employed the Islamic Hijri date and not the Chinese Republic date, thwarting Nanjing's authority.  Over in the southern rim of the Tarim Basin, an are untroubled by the Tungan invasion and free from the Kirghiz movement, Khotan had emerged as a center of exclusive Uyghur control. Ismail Khan Khoja, the leader of the gold miner rebels of Karakash was soon eclipsed by the Uyghur nationalist committee for national revolution, known as the CNR, who was founded in Khotan in early 1932 by Muhammad Amin Bughra. Muhammad Amin Bughra was a scholar in his 30's and alongside his two younger brothers, Abdullah and Nur Ahmad, with some friends and fellow students began the movement. In early 1933 this group was joined by Abd al-Baqi Sabit Damullah, a teacher and former Qadi, that being an islamic judge from Kulja who had traveled extensively through the USSR, Turkey, Egypt and India. According to Muhammad Amin Bughra, “Sabit Damullah brought political information and experience to the Khotanlik Committee for National Revolution”. They were only 300 members who possessed nothing more than 50 antiquated rifles. Their political philosophy, like that of the YKP was uncompromising, they were nationalists who were extremely anti-communist, anti-christian, anti-tungan and anti-Han. The CNR favored the establishment of an Islamic theocracy in Xinjiang, with Muhammad AMin Bughra as its head of state. Muhammad Amin Bughra was working in Khotan as a mudarris, or teacher at Quranic college when an uprising began in February of 1933 in Karakash and Surghak. On the 20th of February the CNR leadership met and formed a provisional government with Muhammad Niyas Alam as president, Sabit Damullah as Prime Minister and Muhammad Amin Bughra as commander of the armed forces. Muhammad Amin Bughra also took the title “Amir al-islam” while his younger brothers took “Amir Abdullah khan” and “Amir Nur Ahmad Jan”. In most sources the rise of the CNR provisional government is referred to as the Government of the Khotan Amirs. Their new government was religiously intolerant, as a result when Khotan New City was captured on March 16th, the 266 or so Han Chinese there were forcibly converted to Islam. Following that, the Hindu moneylenders were murdered and the Swedish missionaries were exiled. Shari a law was implemented under the CNR with strict application of hadd criminal legislation. Between March and April the regime was reinforced by Janib Beg, a well known Basmachi leader who fled the USSR to reside in the Keriya Oasis under Ma Shaowu's control. Janib Beg made common cause with the Amirs and given his extensive military experience during the Basmachi struggle was placed in charge of a large body of Khotanlik rebel forces.  After they secured the Khotan Oasis, the Amirs began expanding their influence east towards Lop Nor and west towards Kashgar. In response to a appeal from the Uyghurs of Charchan who were resisting their Tungan liberators, a force of 100 Khotanliks came to guard against the Kara Shahr Tungan who were occupying the Charkhlik Oasis. Meanwhile in the west, Khotanlik forces captured Guma, Karghalik, Posgam and Yarkland Old City by early April. During the fight for Yarkland New City, over 2000 Han Chinese and Tungans were besieged by their forces. On the 24th, Amir Badullah Khan arrived to Yarkland to personally oversee the siege of its New City. According to Fitzmaurice, the Khotanlik forces had organized a military band, were doning red uniforms in stark contrast to the Tungan troops of Ma Chanzeng who wore green. Amir Badullah was greeted with a large ceremony as Turking speaking officials who had previously served under the Han Chinese were dragged through the streets in chains. On the 27th Amir Abdullah ordered the Swedish missionaries in Yarkland to be arrested and brought to him. We are told “Abdullah kicked and beat them himself, announcing that by their teaching the missionaries had destroyed the religion of Islam, and that it was therefore his duty to kill them'. The poor Swe's were only saved from a firing squad by the intervention of some British officials, instead they were exiled. Afterwards Abdullah focused his attention upon the siege of Yarkland New City. He ordered the water supply cut and for tunnels to be made to breach the walls. On the 27th three delegates from Ma Shaowu came to Yarkland and attempted to negotiate with Abdullah. Abdullahs response was to shoot a prisoner in their presence in what he called “a method of bringing them to a proper state of mind”. Then Abdullah sent them into the besieged New City to inform its defenders that their lives and property would be spared if they simply agreed to convert to Islam and lay down their arms. The besieged Han Chinese led by Colonel Qin, hastily agreed to the terms and on May 12th prepared to surrender. Shortly before this date however, the first Tungan and Turkic speaking troops, fresh from their victory at Kashgar arrived. Believing victory was well within his grasp, Abdullah became openly hostile with the Tungans and made it clear the newcomers were not appreciated. Faced with Khotanlik hostility, the small but well armed Tungans who owed their allegiance to Ma Chanzeng, and through him to Ma Chongying, entered the New City and strengthened its Tungan elements against the Khotanliks. Abdullah was shocked by this revelation and his hostility also had the effect of hardening the Chinese Muslim troops. They even sortied on May 18th briefly attacking and capturing the Altin and Khanqah gates of Yarkland Old City, setting fire to the surrounding areas before pulling back to New City. The Uyghur troops of Aksu and Kashgar led by Hafiz, a subordinate of Temur seemed to be keeping a neutral stance until the 22nd when news of the Tungan-Turkic conflict at Kashgar reached them. Following this, the two Turkic speaking armies at Yarkland cooperated in the siege of the New City. Despite the cooperation, Hafiz and Abdullah remained bitter rivals. Facing the united Turkic attack and realizing there would be no relief efforts from Kashgar, the Chinese of Yarkland New City surrendered on the 26th taking the original terms Abdullah had given them back on the 12th. The surrender would be incomplete however as the Tungans insisted on retaining their weapons and being allowed to go to Kashgar. The victorious Uyghurs and Kirghiz took 540 rifles from the Chinese and divided the spoils. However the men under Hafiz notably took the best quality rifles out of the pickings.  The defeated Chinese and defiant Tungans were divided into two groups roughly 1000 each and given permission to go to Kashgar. Neither party would reach its destination unmolested however. The first column, made up mostly of Tungan cavalry, was attacked and cut to pieces near Kizil. What became known as the Kizil Massacre was performed by a group of Kirghiz who owed their allegiance to Uthman Ali. Following the Kizil massacre, the Kirghiz irregulars entered Yangi Hissar where they killed all the Han Chinese and Tungans they could find. The second column was attacked and looted before they even got out of Yarkland, but did not undergo a massacre. When news came of the Kazil and Yangi Hissar massacrs to Kashgar, Su Qinzhou, the Tungan joint Taoyin departed the Old City Yamen to protest the killing of fellow Tungans and joined Ma Chanzeng in Kashgar New City. On May 31st, the Uyghurs of Aksu rose up and expelled the few Muslim Chinese that remained in their Oasis. The Taoyin that had been appointed by Ma Chanzeng and therefore was considered too pro-Tungan was removed from his post and replace by the leader of the Aksu insurgents, a Uyghur named Ismail Beg whose loyalty belongs to the anti-tungan Khotan Amirs.  The fall of Yarkland New City, massacre at Kizil and Yangi Hissar had not just signaled the final collapse of Han Chinese authority in southern Xinjiang, but also the alienation of Chinese speaking Muslims from their Turkic speaking neighbors. By the summer of 1933, the political power struggle in the south was now between the Uyghur and Kirghiz factions led by Amir Muhammad Amin Bughra at Khotan and the Tungan forces of Ma Chanzeng at Kashgar New City. Excluding Ma Chanzeng's forces the struggle over southern Xinjiang was more or less fought between the rival Turkic speaking Muslim factions at Khotan and Kashgar. Following the fall of Yarkland New City on the 26th of May, Temurs representative Hafiz attempted to conciliate with the Khotan Amirs, who were not happy their side got the less impressive rifles when they distributed the loot. Hafiz strengthened his forces then estimated to be 400 Uyghurs from Aksu and Kashfar, by conscripting another 200 Dunlanis from Merket.  Discovering this, the Amirs transferred command over their Yarkland forces to the youngest brother, Nur Ahmad Jan, while Abdullah set out for Kashgar at the head of 2000 Khotanliks. This action seems to be done to place pressure upon Temur. Meanwhile another force of 1000 Khotanliks under the Basmachi Janib Beg arrived at Kashgar on June 11th. Janib Beg's arrival with his poorly armed troops caused uproar amongst the local Turkic speaking leadership and Soviet Consulate General who feared the anti-Soviet Basmachi leader would swing the ongoing revolution to the right. Janib Beg immediately established his HQ at the garden of the Turkic nationals Abd Al-Rahim Bay Bachcha, raising the old spectre of an alliance forming between the Khotan AMirs and YKP, elements of whom were currently in favor of cooperating with the USSR. On July 4th, the Khotanlik presence was substantially increased by the arrival of Amir Abdullah, who brought over Prime Minister Sabit Dammulah and Shaykh al-Islam. Although Abdullahs forces were numerous, they were very ill-equipped. British reports indicate about 300 of them were armed with Russian rifles while another 300 had antiquated muzzle loaders and the rest bore Chumaq or heavy clubs. Nevertheless they posed a threat to both Uthman Ali and Temur, neither of whom sought to share the large stocks of food, money and arms they had looted in Kashgar New City. Temur made an elaborate show of welcoming Abdullah, installing him at the garden between the Old and New Cities pending more suitable arrangements.  Meanwhile at Yarkland, negotiations between Hafiz and Nur Ahmad Jan continued. Hafiz on behalf of Temur claimed territories of the Yarkland River, including Yarkland Old and New City, while Nur Ahmad Jan on behalf of the Khotan Islamic Government countered with claiming Kashgar and Maral Bashi. After a couple of incidents between the two armies, Nur Ahmad Jan took action against a number of Yarkandlik Begs who had petitioned Hafiz to intervene on their behalf. All the offenders were executed with their severed heads and displayed in public to antagonize Hafiz. When news of this reached Temur at Kashgar he was royally pissed and decided to make a move against the Khotanlik forces at Kashgar. Temur sought the support of his Kirghiz ally Uthman Ali, stressing the threat the Amir's would make to his position and bought off numerous other Kirghiz leaders. By mid-July, Uthman and his Kirghiz cavalry prepared to return to the mountains above Kashgar lulling the Khotanlik's into a false sense of security. Then suddenly on the morning of July 13th, Temur sent a force of 750 men to arrest Janib Beg. Abdullah was informed of this and sent 100 of his men to help Janib Beg, but they arrived too late and found themselves likewise arrested.  Following this minor success against Janib Beg, Temur and Thman Ali coordinated their efforts against Abdullah. They managed to corner and arrest him while disarming a large number of his troops. Realizing he was in imminent danger of getting arrested as well, al-islam Sabit Damullah fled for Artush, but was caught and quickly brought back to the Old City Yamen. During these actions casualties were quite light for both sides. On the night of July 13th, Abdullah and Sabit Damullah were placed under house arrest at the gardens, while Janib Beg was kept under close arrest. Now the new balance of power in southern Xinjiang had been held at a conference in Kashgar Old City on July 4th, attended by all the prominent Muslim leaders except Janib Beg and Ma Chanzeng. At the meeting it was agreed that the entire Yarkland Oasis should be transferred to Temurs control, while the Khotan Islamic government would be on the east bank of the Yarkland River. When news of this agreement reached Yarkland however, panic set in amongst the Khotanlik troops who had been ordred to withdraw from Yarkland New City by Hafiz. Hafiz moved quickly to exploit the situation, sending 200 men to hold the ferries across the Yarkland River to cut off the Khotanlik retreat. He arrested Nur Ahmad Jan and disarmed hundreds of his troops in the process. Nur Ahmad Jan was imprisond in Yarkland Old City, just as his brother Abdullah was in Kashgar. Shortly after this, in violation of the agreements made as Kashgar, Hafiz sent his forces across the Yarkland River into the territory of the Khotan government and captured the town of Karghalik on July 20th.  The major reverses of the Khotan Amirs followed closely with the withdrawal of Ma Chanzeng's Tungan forces to Kashgar New City, leaving the victorious Uyghur leader Temur and Kirghiz leader Uthman Ali well placed to expand their political control over the whole of western Tarim Basin. Such a feat could have been possible, if both leaders were capable of cooperating against the besieged Tungans. Uthman Ali, now taking the name Amir Al-Muslimin “prince of the believers” and Ghazi “holy warrior” was keen to attack Ma Chanzeng, whom he had personal quarrels. Temur on the other hand was not keen on full scale war against his former ally. Thus Uthman Ali withdrew from Kashgar to the hills on July 18th. Shortly after his departure, on the 26th a party of Khoja Niyas Hajjis officers, accompanied by 30 Kumullik soldiers arrived at Kashgar and presented Temur with an official seal and letter recognising his position as Commander in Chief of Kashgar. Its alleged, Khoja Niyas Hajji's delegates pressured Temur to attack Ma Chanzeng's forces in Kashgar New City. But Temur still did not want to do so, but agreed to invite Uthman Ali back to Kashgar to possibly perform joint operations against the besieged New City. Uthman Ali came back, but by August 8th, he departed again as Temur proved too reluctant to act. It seems Temur may have seen the situation as an ideal one to eliminate his Kirghiz ally and emerge the sole Turkic speaking Muslim commander in Kashgar. In any case he secretly formed an agreement with Ma Chanzeng and sent a large part of his army to pursue and disarm Uthman Ali and his Kirghiz forces. How Temurs Uyghur irregular infantry would overtake disarming mounted Kirghiz troops is anyone's guess. On August 9th, Temur left Kashgar Old City by car to see how his men were faring. Shortly after a force of 500 Tungans rapidly overran the ill defended Old City. Temur had made a fatal mistake. He was intercepted by Ma Chanzengs men on his way back to the Old City, where he was arrested and shot without ceremony. His head was cut off and placed on a spike outside the Id-gat Mosque in Kashgar Old City. Its like game of thrones in Xinjiang isnt it? As a result of slaying Temur, the Uyghur forces were left leaderless. Both Janib Beg and Abdullah took advantage of the chaos and escaped prison, fleeing southeast towards Yarkland. Ma Shaowu likewise slipped away from his house arrest, fleeing to Ma Chanzeng. The Tungans made zero effort to garrison the Old City, but disarmed and plundered its arsenal. On August 13th, Uthman Ali returned to Kashgar and sent a message to Ma Chanzeng asking his Kirghiz forces be given a share of the weapons taken from Temurs men. Ma Chanzeng refused to comply, so the Kirghiz forces attacked Old city, capturing it easily by the 16th. During the battle Uthman Ali's younger bother Umar was killed alongside 150 Kirghiz when they failed to attack the walls of New City. After taking Old City, Uthman Ali assumed Temurs title as Commander in Chief of the Turkic speaking forces at Kashgar. But he did not enjoy the full support of the Uyghurs and his Kirghiz had no hunger to attack the walls of New City, eager to return to their lands in Tien Shan. Then two new and unexpected things happened. On the 26th of August, a Syrian Arab adventurer named Tawfiq Bay arrived at Kashgar. He was a charismatic character, claiming to be a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and had served for a time as an official under King Abd Al Aziz ibn-saud and a man who had formal military training and experience. Two days later the representatives of Khoja Niyas Hajji, arrived as a Kumullik delegation. They soon rallied the dispirited Turkic speaking forces in Kashgar Old City and urged them to renew their attack against Ma Chanzeng. Uthman Ali and his Kirghiz forces thus renewed their attack, aided by the Uyghurs who were rallied under Tawfiq Bay.  Meanwhile on the southern front Hafiz had found out about Temurs death, thus he halted his advance against the Khotanlik forces and returned to Yarkland New City. At the same time Abdullah reappeared in Yarkland taking command of the undefended Old City. From this new base he rallied the disorganized Khotanlik forces still in Karghalik and began a siege of Yarkland New City, still held by Hafiz with a mixed force number 600 Uyghurs and Dulanis. Meanwhile both Tawfiq Bay and the representatives of Khoja Niyas Hajji at Kashgar sent messengers to the Amirs stressing the need for joint Turkic actions against the Tungans, and appealed for a cease-fire between Hafiz and Abdullah in Yarkland. On September 26, Yarkland New City opened its gates to the Khotanlik forces of Hafiz and allowed the Uyghurs of Aksu and Kashgar to leave the oasis disarmed, but unharmed. Following this Abdullah assumed control over Yarkland, while Nur Ahmad Jan advanced at the head of a large force to Yangi Hissar to take control over its fortified citadel. The Khotan Islamic government still led by Amir Muhammad Amin Bughra from Khotan was thus extended west to the fringes of Kashgar and upon invitation from Tawfiq Bay, the Khotanlik Prime Minister and Al-Islam Sabit Damullah, negotiated the formation of a unified Turkic speaking Muslim alliance in southern Xinjiang. The alliance was one of necessity as the Tungan forces of Ma Chanzeng were tossing back attacks by the combined forces of Taqfiq Bay and Uthman Ali with ease. On September 7th, the Tungans sortied from New City and devastated their enemy at the village of Sekes Tash, killing 200 Uyghurs and Kirghiz. Tawfiq Bay and Uthman Ali soon received reinforcements, including Hafiz and his 500 troops, 300 additional Uyghur recruits from Aksu under a officer named Idris and a rather mysterious force of 300 Andijani Uzbeks under the command of Satibaldi Jan, a 25 year old Uzbek from Soviet Uzbekistan. With this mixed and ill armed force they all tried to pressure Ma Chanzeng, but it was still to no avail. Attempts to mine the New City walls all ended in failure as did attempts to starve them out. Uthman Ali's Kirghiz and local Uyghurs began to run into conflicts, as the Kirghiz felt they were bearing the brunt of the fighting. Soon some Kirghiz had 3 Uyghurs executed in Old City for “filling cartridges with sand instead of power”. Other Uyghurs were hung publicly outside the Id-gah Mosque for selling food to the besieged Tungans. Support for the siege wavered and by late September morale was so low, the local authorities stopped issuing passports to stop a exodus from the Oasis. Then on the 26th, Tawfiq Bay was seriously injured and could no longer lead from the front. Uthman Ali then resigned from his post as commander in chief on October 2nd in shame, fleeing to the hills, followed closely by Satibaldi and other local leaders. A power vacuum in Kashgar opened up and was filled by Sabit Damullah, the Prime Minister of the Khotan Islamic Government. Thus in the end, with the exception of the Tungans held up in Kashgar New City, the Khotan Amirs now dominated southern Xinjiang. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. In what can only be described as a form of Game of Thrones in Southern Xinjiang, numerous groups fought together, then against each other, then together, until one was king of the hill. The Tungans still clung onto Kashgar New City, but with the Khotan Amirs at the reigns, could they take it all?   

#324 - RSM & IDAC Present - The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Digital Identity with Tauseef Ghazi In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jeff and Jim discuss the growing importance of digital identity in cybersecurity. Joined by Tauseef Ghazi, the Security and Privacy practice lead at RSM, the conversation explores the challenges and opportunities within the sector. They delve into the apprenticeship model in cybersecurity, the skills gap, and the impact of new technologies like AI and blockchain. The episode also touches on the relevance of frameworks, the concept of zero trust, and the importance of staying curious and continually investing in one's skills. Ghazi shares his professional journey, insights on building effective cyber teams, and the importance of balancing personal passions with professional growth. 00:00 The Importance of Apprenticeship in Cybersecurity 01:51 Introduction to the Identity at the Center Podcast 03:10 The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Digital Identity 05:47 Welcoming Ghazi: Insights from a Cybersecurity Leader 08:02 Ghazi's Origin Story in Cybersecurity 13:05 The Role of Identity in Modern Cybersecurity 17:35 Challenges and Strategies in Cybersecurity 31:31 The Skills Gap and Apprenticeship Model in Cybersecurity 40:13 Applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 40:41 Compliance and Governance in Cybersecurity 41:22 Understanding Both Sides of Cybersecurity 43:44 Challenges in Hybrid Cloud Environments 45:33 Middle Market Companies and Cybersecurity 48:19 The Concept and Challenges of Zero Trust 54:01 The Future of Passwordless Authentication 56:49 Blockchain and Decentralized Identity 01:01:08 AI in Cybersecurity: Predictions for 2025 01:12:12 Balancing Work, Family, and Personal Passions 01:16:08 Conclusion and Future Series Connect with Ghazi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tauseef-ghazi-48b49b7 Ghazi the Band: https://www.facebook.com/ghazimusic/ Learn more about RSM: https://rsmus.com/services/risk-fraud-cybersecurity/cybersecurity-business-vulnerability/identity-and-access.html?cmpid=ola:45559-idac:bb01 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com

Big f%cking news this week, FML'ers! Gabrielle was going to wait until her next solo ep, but decided that now was the right time to announce that FML Talk is moving exclusively to Patreon in the new year. She'll have more info on what this means for listeners during the next solo episode, so be sure to check that one out! In this episode, she and Tay dive into parenting updates as well as reflect on what they've learned from writing their latest book together, as they just submitted the final draft to their editor (yay!). They wrap the episode with fun listener questions, including Tay's very elaborate answer on what his final last meal would be.   Thank you so much to our incredible sponsors! Lumen - Visit lumen.me/FMLTALK to get 15% off your Lumen Beam - Get up to 35% off for a limited time when you go to shopbeam.com/fmltalk and use code fmltalk at checkout. Follow your host!      TikTok: @gabrielle_stone     Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast     YouTube: FML TALK     Website: www.eatprayfml.com          Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big f%cking news this week, FML'ers! Gabrielle was going to wait until her next solo ep, but decided that now was the right time to announce that FML Talk is moving exclusively to Patreon in the new year. She'll have more info on what this means for listeners during the next solo episode, so be sure to check that one out! In this episode, she and Tay dive into parenting updates as well as reflect on what they've learned from writing their latest book together, as they just submitted the final draft to their editor (yay!). They wrap the episode with fun listener questions, including Tay's very elaborate answer on what his final last meal would be.  Thank you so much to our incredible sponsors!Lumen - Visit lumen.me/FMLTALK to get 15% off your LumenBeam - Get up to 35% off for a limited time when you go to shopbeam.com/fmltalk and use code fmltalk at checkout.Follow your host!     TikTok: @gabrielle_stone    Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast    YouTube: FML TALK    Website: www.eatprayfml.com        Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join me for an eye-opening and heart-expanding conversation with Toni Ghazi! In this captivating episode, Toni shares the incredible journey of his rapid psychic evolution and the powerful, interdimensional insectoid beings he channels. Discover the fascinating details behind his rise to prominence in the world of channeling and how his connection with these beings has transformed his life. Prepare to have your consciousness expanded and your heart filled.  Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the extraordinary realms of psychic abilities, interdimensional wisdom, and beyond!Warning: spending  an hour in Toni's energy may grow your heart a size or two.The Antarean HeartBuy tickets to the CONSCIOUS LIFE EXPO IN LA   :)#MantisChannel #MantisBeings #PsychicAwakening #InsectoidWisdom #Channeling #SpiritualExpansionfollow us on instagram and tiktok @gettingpsychic

Assad's stunning fall ends a tyrannical 53-year rule in Syria, leaving monstrous crimes against human rights exposed, rocking both Iran and Russia on their heels, and handing the country's future back to its people. Where next for Syria? Will the rebel fighters coalesce into a working government and avoid the factionalism which would jeopardise the Syrian people's hopes? And what does it mean for an international community which had turned its back on the Syrian war? Emma Beals explores an awe-inspiring week in the Middle East with Syria expert and open-source investigator Suhail al-Ghazi.  • No Longer on Twitter? Follow TINAD and Emma Beals on BlueSky.  • Support This Is Not Drill on Patreon to continue by backing us on Patreon. You'll get early, ad-free editions, merchandise and more.  Written and presented by Emma Beals. Audio production by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• A special crossover with The Bunker's geopolitics partner podcast This Is Not A Drill. Assad's stunning fall ends a tyrannical 53-year rule in Syria, leaving monstrous crimes against human rights exposed, rocking both Iran and Russia on their heels, and handing the country's future back to its people. Where next for Syria? Will the rebel fighters coalesce into a working government and avoid the factionalism which would jeopardise the Syrian people's hopes? And what does it mean for an international community which had turned its back on the Syrian war? This Is Not A Drill regular Emma Beals explores an awe-inspiring week in the Middle East with Syria expert and open-source investigator Suhail al-Ghazi.  • No longer on Twitter? Follow TINAD and Emma Beals on BlueSky.  • Support This Is Not Drill on Patreon to continue by backing us on Patreon. You'll get early, ad-free editions, merchandise and more.  Written and presented by Emma Beals. Audio production by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tay is on the pod this week, and he and Gabrielle have some big f%cking news! No, Gabrielle is not pregnant again. Tay has come onboard as co-author of Gabrielle's next FML book, ‘Finding You Through Finding Me,' and so starts the collaborative and sometimes contentious journey of working with your spouse on a creative project. (Couples everywhere, we know you can relate.) They touch on the emotional difficulty of writing about past traumas and think about the day when their kids will be old enough to read this. What will they think? It's an honest and heartfelt episode looking at the challenges and rewards of writing about your life and very relatable truths.Thank you so much to our incredible sponsors!Lumen - Visit lumen.me/FMLTALK to get 15% off your LumenUncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/FMLTALKS. Follow your host!     TikTok: @gabrielle_stone    Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast    YouTube: FML TALK    Website: www.eatprayfml.com        Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tay is on the pod this week, and he and Gabrielle have some big f%cking news! No, Gabrielle is not pregnant again. Tay has come onboard as co-author of Gabrielle's next FML book, ‘Finding You Through Finding Me,' and so starts the collaborative and sometimes contentious journey of working with your spouse on a creative project. (Couples everywhere, we know you can relate.) They touch on the emotional difficulty of writing about past traumas and think about the day when their kids will be old enough to read this. What will they think? It's an honest and heartfelt episode looking at the challenges and rewards of writing about your life and very relatable truths. Thank you so much to our incredible sponsors! Lumen - Visit lumen.me/FMLTALK to get 15% off your Lumen Uncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/FMLTALKS.  Follow your host!      TikTok: @gabrielle_stone     Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast     YouTube: FML TALK     Website: www.eatprayfml.com          Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was so excited to reconnect with Toni Ghazi after our last incredible episode, 364: https://www.themeditationconversation.com/Toni-Ghazi In this episode, we each share about the profound connections with the Divine and the Praying Mantis which showed up following our last recording. I had praying mantises show up in the physical world immediately after we finished recording, as well as right after the episode was released to the public, as did listeners!  Toni shares about the praying mantises who showed up for him in Sedona and communicated the spiritual transformation he was undergoing at the time. In the second half of the episode, Toni channels the Mantis, and shares wisdom about the times we are in: solar flares, earth changes, the US election, the importance of our owwn voice and perspective, and more. This conversation highlights the transformative power of inner awareness and divine guidance, encouraging listeners to honor every experience and embrace their own spiritual journey. Toni Ghazi, also known as ‘The Antarean-Heart,' is a Channel & Spiritual Guide working through the Praying- Mantis Beings and specifically the Antares-Stargate to bring through Inter-Dimensional and Extraterrestrial Beings with messages of UN-conditional LOVE and INTEGRATION to help guide humanity back to its TRUE-SELF and essence by ACTIVATING a remembrance of WHO WE ARE and creating a life of alignment.  Some of the Beings and Ideas that Toni has channeled are Praying-Mantis, Arcturian Council of Light, Taygetans, Grey Aliens, Angels, Ganesh, Mother-Gaia, Seven-Sisters of Pleiades, Magic Leprechauns, Dream Weavers, Sacred Geometry & Angles, Collective Light Particles, Future Self named Osman, Silence & Void, Sound, Infinity, Shadow & The Dark, and the list goes on.  Also, Toni has unveiled the World's FIRST & ONLY Praying-Mantis Crystal-Skulls to the public – activated/charged by a 20-Million-Year-Old Mantis preserved in Amber found in Chiapas, Mexico and an 8,000-Year-Old Egyptian Anubis-Tablet Aztlan artifact recently unearthed in Jalisco, Mexico. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Continuation 00:52 Toni Ghazi's Background and Spiritual Work 02:04 Kara's Synchronicities with Praying Mantis 08:57 Toni's Experiences and Synchronicities 09:54 Sedona Adventures and Praying Mantis Encounters 28:10 The Antarean Stargate and Channeling  34:58 Connecting Through the Antares Stargate 35:20 Channeling Unique Beings 35:43 The Power of Sound and Color 38:12 Reflections on Reading and Imagination 38:49 Preparing for the Channeling Session 41:17 Messages from the Antares Stargate 45:28 Understanding Solar Flares and Collective Intentions 51:42 The Power of Individual Choice 56:16 Seeing Everyone as Ascended Masters 01:00:15 The Illusion of Limitation 01:07:30 Final Messages and Reflections 01:18:02 Upcoming Events and Opportunities 01:21:15 Closing Remarks and Gratitude Resources: Get your free 10 minute meditation: karagoodwin.com https://tonighazi.com/

Here's my fireside chat with the Founder and CEO of EMPIRE, Ghazi, live from the Trapital Summit. We talked about the success behind his label's hit record, Shaboozey "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," the rise of indie music, and why he will never sell his company.We'll be sharing more of our conversations from the summit on this feed, so stay tuned for that!This episode is brought to you by music creation platform Splice, the world's best sample library. Learn more here.Listen in for our Chartmetric Stat of the Week.

Sassine Ghazi, President and CEO of Synopsys, joins us to discuss the company's 20th anniversary in Armenia. Synopsys, an electronic design automation (EDA) company, expanded its operations to Armenia in 2004 after acquiring local companies in the field. Sassine shares how the Armenian branch has grown to over 1,200 employees and become integral to the company's global operations through continuous investment in local talent. We also explored trends in the semiconductor industry, including the exponential demand for more computational resources driven by advancements in artificial intelligence systems.

Somewhere, someone has said that a major part of a great relationship is the ability to uncontrollably f%cking laugh with each other. In that case, consider that box DOUBLE checked this week for Tay and Gabrielle! We swear that no one is high in this episode, just extremely sleep deprived (Hi Tay!), as they both giggle, chuckle, and belly laugh their way through the last week's adventures in parenthood. From Stone cutting his finger (he's ok!) to Tay's very, very eclectic musical tastes to Gabrielle's use of some light TikTok deception—it's all here this week! They wrap up the episode by answering some FML'er questions about what their best date would be, any past relationship regrets, and who you'd want to be stranded on a desert island with. Tune in to find out!Thank you so much to our incredible sponsors!Lumen - Visit lumen.me/FMLTALK to get 15% off your LumenFollow your host!     TikTok: @gabrielle_stone    Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast    YouTube: FML TALK    Website: www.eatprayfml.com        Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Somewhere, someone has said that a major part of a great relationship is the ability to uncontrollably f%cking laugh with each other. In that case, consider that box DOUBLE checked this week for Tay and Gabrielle! We swear that no one is high in this episode, just extremely sleep deprived (Hi Tay!), as they both giggle, chuckle, and belly laugh their way through the last week's adventures in parenthood. From Stone cutting his finger (he's ok!) to Tay's very, very eclectic musical tastes to Gabrielle's use of some light TikTok deception—it's all here this week! They wrap up the episode by answering some FML'er questions about what their best date would be, any past relationship regrets, and who you'd want to be stranded on a desert island with. Tune in to find out! Thank you so much to our incredible sponsors! Lumen - Visit lumen.me/FMLTALK to get 15% off your Lumen Follow your host!      TikTok: @gabrielle_stone     Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast     YouTube: FML TALK     Website: www.eatprayfml.com          Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Channeling High-Frequency Energies: Insights from Mantis Beings & Crystal Skulls with Toni Ghazi  Alert: This episode truly blew me away! In this episode, Toni shares fascinating footage of orbs, light beings, and UFOs/UAPs which he has captured during the years of his awakening. He also channels the Mantis beings of light, which I found incredibly activating and fascinating. We talk about Toni's unique journey into channeling and his profound experiences with light ships, orbs, and past life regressions. We also explore Toni's handmade natural stone creations, the energetic significance behind each piece, and his efforts in spiritual growth through mantis crystal skulls. I personally found this time with Toni to be activating on many energetic levels. There is so much here to propel you into higher levels - dive in! 00:00 Introduction  00:58 Meet Toni: Channeling and Personal Insights  01:27 Love Tuner and Sound Frequencies 02:12 Tony's Journey and Connection with the Mantis Beings 03:26 First Experiences and Public Channeling 06:12 Synchronicities and Signs from the Universe 08:23 Understanding and Embracing the Mantis Energy 27:13 Overcoming Fear and Expanding Consciousness 38:07 Quantum Healing and Acceleration 38:39 Choices in the Healing Journey 39:57 Channeling Preparation 41:50 Messages from Beyond 45:39 Heart as a Portal 47:15 Solar Activity and Consciousness 50:01 Mantis and Other Beings 56:43 Personal Experiences and Memories 01:19:22 Crystal Skulls and Their Significance 01:25:35 Final Thoughts and Gratitude Resources: Easily get into the 528 Hz frequency of Love with LoveTuner: https://lddy.no/1kaqc Use code KARA for 10% off. Explore Toni's offerings and channelings: https://tonighazi.com 

In this week's episode, Gabrielle and Tay unpack the emotional aftermath of a f%cking challenging return home from Hawaii. Gabrielle grapples with the ongoing struggle to balance motherhood and career and the guilt of feeling like she's falling short in both. Tay offers heartfelt support, reminding Gabrielle that she's an amazing mom who deserves grace. They delve into the tough realities of parenting during these years, where finding balance feels like an impossible puzzle. With Gabrielle's raw honesty and vulnerability, this episode is sure to resonate deeply with listeners currently facing similar challenges.Follow your host!     TikTok: @gabrielle_stone    Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast    YouTube: FML TALK    Website: www.eatprayfml.com        Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, Gabrielle and Tay unpack the emotional aftermath of a f%cking challenging return home from Hawaii. Gabrielle grapples with the ongoing struggle to balance motherhood and career and the guilt of feeling like she's falling short in both. Tay offers heartfelt support, reminding Gabrielle that she's an amazing mom who deserves grace. They delve into the tough realities of parenting during these years, where finding balance feels like an impossible puzzle. With Gabrielle's raw honesty and vulnerability, this episode is sure to resonate deeply with listeners currently facing similar challenges. Follow your host!      TikTok: @gabrielle_stone     Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast     YouTube: FML TALK     Website: www.eatprayfml.com          Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clay Nygard is an ANGLICO Marine and artillery officer supporting the Georgian Liaison Teams working with the Republic of Georgia forces that were attacked at Patrol Base Orbi and Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazi with two separate car bombs in the summer of 2013.The full interview (Ep. 179) is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.comClay's sitehttps://knockitoffdesigns.com/00:00:00 Intro | Fake 152 IED00:01:53 Scoring Opium on Deployment00:03:04 SVBIED Attack on FOB Shur Gazi00:08:41 FOB Orbi Is Vaporized00:11:37 Medevacs Arrive

Tay is back and he's got a hot f%cking take on the recent family trip to Portugal! Touching on everything from surviving multiple flights with a very overtired baby to having one of the best meals of his life, Tay also reflects on meeting the traveling group of FMLers and how incredibly positive that experience was. Meanwhile, through the haze of his parent's sleep deprivation, baby Stone takes his first steps and has his first dip in the ocean! Woohoo! It's a feel-good moment for both Gabrielle and Tay, who also reflect on the fact that there's nothing like an overseas trip with a baby to test a relationship, and thankfully they both agree that they passed the f%cking test. They wrap up the episode with some listener questions that tackle self-care routines, favorite travel destinations (spoiler: Portugal is very high on the list), and will they have another baby?? Tune in for all the tea! Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show:  Factor — Head to factormeals.com/fmltalk50 and use code fmltalk50 to get 50% off.    Follow your host!     TikTok: @gabrielle_stone    Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast    YouTube: FML TALK    Website: www.eatprayfml.com        Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tay is back and he's got a hot f%cking take on the recent family trip to Portugal! Touching on everything from surviving multiple flights with a very overtired baby to having one of the best meals of his life, Tay also reflects on meeting the traveling group of FMLers and how incredibly positive that experience was. Meanwhile, through the haze of his parent's sleep deprivation, baby Stone takes his first steps and has his first dip in the ocean! Woohoo! It's a feel-good moment for both Gabrielle and Tay, who also reflect on the fact that there's nothing like an overseas trip with a baby to test a relationship, and thankfully they both agree that they passed the f%cking test. They wrap up the episode with some listener questions that tackle self-care routines, favorite travel destinations (spoiler: Portugal is very high on the list), and will they have another baby?? Tune in for all the tea!  Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show:   Factor — Head to factormeals.com/fmltalk50 and use code fmltalk50 to get 50% off.      Follow your host!      TikTok: @gabrielle_stone     Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast     YouTube: FML TALK     Website: www.eatprayfml.com          Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pull out your suitcases, FMLers, cause we're packing our sh*t and gettin the f%ck outta here! Well, Gabrielle and Tay are...to Portugal, baby! And, oh yes, Stone is coming too. In this episode, Tay and Gabrielle unpack all the big feelings that are bubbling up about their trip they are about to embark on and share that even though it will be challenging, it'll be a growth opportunity for everyone. That is, if it doesn't kill them first. Tay reflects on his upcoming birthday—the big 5-0!—and reminds us that time flies by, so relish the moments, good or bad, because they all matter in the end. Lastly, they dive into some FMLer questions and give some candid thoughts on communication between partners, how to get out of a toxic situation, and why having kids won't fix a relationship. You won't want to miss this week's hilarious banter that's full of as many laughs as it is real talk about the crazy f%cking life wheel we're all traveling on. Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show:  Factor — Head to factormeals.com/fmltalk50 and use code fmltalk50 to get 50% off.    Follow your host!     TikTok: @gabrielle_stone    Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast    YouTube: FML TALK    Website: www.eatprayfml.com        Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pull out your suitcases, FMLers, cause we're packing our sh*t and gettin the f%ck outta here! Well, Gabrielle and Tay are...to Portugal, baby! And, oh yes, Stone is coming too. In this episode, Tay and Gabrielle unpack all the big feelings that are bubbling up about their trip they are about to embark on and share that even though it will be challenging, it'll be a growth opportunity for everyone. That is, if it doesn't kill them first. Tay reflects on his upcoming birthday—the big 5-0!—and reminds us that time flies by, so relish the moments, good or bad, because they all matter in the end. Lastly, they dive into some FMLer questions and give some candid thoughts on communication between partners, how to get out of a toxic situation, and why having kids won't fix a relationship. You won't want to miss this week's hilarious banter that's full of as many laughs as it is real talk about the crazy f%cking life wheel we're all traveling on.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab a box of tissues and maybe your favorite bottle. In this vulnerable and raw episode, Gabrielle and her husband Tay dive into the recent shitstorm that is their life currently. From financial, work, and co-parenting challenges, they are riding the struggle bus and not holding back. Tay reflects on his father's wisdom about the ever-turning wheel of life, especially during tough times, and opens up about battling feelings of low self-worth. Despite the rough patch, they tackle listener questions on trust, family dynamics, and why the f%ck Tay shaved with heartfelt honesty and humor, of course. This conversation is an honest look at navigating life's f%cking ups and downs together.  Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show:   Factor — Head to factormeals.com/fmltalk50 and use code fmltalk50 to get 50% off.      Follow your host!      TikTok: @gabrielle_stone     Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast     YouTube: FML TALK     Website: www.eatprayfml.com          Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

White House Doubles Down After Declaring Easter Sunday ‘Transgender Day of Visibility', New polls show doom for Biden in 2024 and Congressman Wesley Hunt Joins the show Check Out Our Partners: Allegiance Gold: Go to http://www.protectwithbenny.com/ and get up to $5,000 in free silver with a qualifying purchase The Wellness Company: Go to https://www.twc.HEALTH/BENNY , and use promo code BENNY for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices