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In this conversation, author, screenwriter and teacher Claire McGowan shares what it's been like to receive an autism diagnosis at 43 — and how that discovery is reshaping her understanding of her life, identity, and creative work.In this episode, we discuss:Claire's late autism diagnosis and the path that led to itThe mix of grief, anger, relief, and curiosity that followedGrowing up in Northern Ireland in the 80s and why autism wasn't on the radarSensory overwhelm — from public transport to event spacesHyperfocus, productivity, and writing 28 books in 14 yearsWhat Claire hopes will change in how society supports autistic adultsClaire also shares about the importance of talking about neurodiversity.Claire McGowan website https://www.clairemcgowan.co.uk/Claire's book The Other Couple  https://www.clairemcgowan.co.uk/booksClaire on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clairemcgowanwriterSupport the showRATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1,000,000 downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together

00:00 IntroChina Targets Dissidents Globally With ChatGPTFormer US Treasury Secretary to Resign From HarvardEx-Air Force Pilot Arrested for Training Chinese MilitaryHow Should the US Deal With Aiding China's Military?Rubio: US, China Reached “Strategic Stability”China's Military Purge Puts Taiwan Invasion in QuestionHong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Wins Fraud Conviction AppealGoogle Disrupts China-Linked HackersGermany's Merz in Beijing, Hails China RelationsThird Round of US-Iran Talks Conclude in GenevaNorth Korea Vows More Nuclear WeaponsUS Seizes 3rd Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean

Preview for later today: Steve Yates outlines China's efforts to undermine US interests globally, including its involvement in the Ukraine war, Middle East tensions, and influence across the Americas.

What if your habits didn't rely on willpower at all?  We dive into the overlooked superpower of behavior change. Instead of forcing motivation, we focus on removing friction: the tiny barriers that keep you from starting. Along the way, we unpack real stories that show how visibility, proximity, and preloaded steps consistently beat discipline.  Angela shares how a 25-year exercise streak survives busy seasons and travel by relying on zero-friction options.  We look at how a single choice transforms eating habits without any extra effort. Then we jump to the desk: a client's under-desk treadmill gathers dust until we this, turning intention into daily miles. Another leader's “progress and purpose” team check-ins finally happen once we write a short script.  Same people, same goals—new environments that make action obvious.  You'll learn practical ways to make good choices inevitable. By shrinking the setup and clarifying the first move, you eliminate decision fatigue and let systems do the heavy lifting. The result is consistency that feels natural, not forced.  If you're ready to trade heroic effort for smart design, this conversation will give you the playbook: reduce friction, set gentle defaults, and build surroundings that pull you forward.  Listen now, try one change today, and tell us what you removed to make your next good choice automatic. If this helped, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who's striving for better habits.  Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

Can You Reverse Heart Disease? Early Detection, AI Scans & The Future of CardiologyClick On My Website Below To Schedule A Free 15 Min Zoom Call:www.Over40FitnessHacks.comOver 40 Fitness Hacks SKOOL Group!Get Your Whoop4.0 Here!Dr. John Osborne - ClearCardiowww.clearcardio.comPodcast: Power of PreventionYouTube: Clear CardioIn this episode of Over 40 Fitness Hacks, I sit down with Dr. John Osborne, preventive cardiologist and founder of Clear Cardio, to talk about the biggest threat to longevity: cardiovascular disease.While much of my show has historically focused on fat loss, muscle building, and aesthetics, this conversation shifts toward what truly determines lifespan — heart health. Dr. Osborne makes it clear: if you don't have lifespan, healthspan doesn't matter.Dr. Osborne explains that cardiovascular disease has been the leading cause of death for over 120 years — responsible for roughly 40–45% of deaths, even during COVID. Globally, around 20 million people die each year from heart disease.The problem? We typically detect it far too late.Traditional cardiology focuses on finding severe blockages — the equivalent of detecting stage 4 cancer. But plaque (atherosclerosis) develops silently over decades. In fact, 85% of heart attacks occur in people without severe blockages detected beforehand, due to sudden plaque rupture.Even more alarming:Half of men and two-thirds of women experience a fatal event as their first symptom.Most people have no warning signs.Dr. Osborne's mission is early detection — what he calls the cardiac version of a colonoscopy.At Clear Cardio, they use:Advanced 640-slice Cardiac CT technologyAI-enhanced imaging capable of detecting plaque the size of a period at the end of a sentencePersonalized prevention plans based on decades of lipid and cardiovascular expertiseAccording to Dr. Osborne:99% of people have detectable plaqueOnly about 1% are completely plaque-freeMost people feel perfectly fine and have normal stress testsThe difference is that this technology detects plaque long before symptoms appear — when it's still reversible.Dr. Osborne emphasizes that we already have powerful, proven tools:Nutrition and exerciseBlood pressure and blood sugar managementAdvanced lipid therapiesTargeted medications when necessaryThe issue isn't lack of treatment — it's lack of early detection.Even those with strong genetic risk can reduce their risk by 50% with proper lifestyle habits. And for those who “picked the wrong ancestors,” there are still highly effective treatment options available.The cardiac CT scan also provides additional insights, including:Lung imagingFatty liver detectionBone densitySpine assessmentAll with extremely low radiation exposure — roughly equivalent to a chest X-ray, and far less than traditional nuclear stress tests.Dr. Osborne compares modern heart prevention to the early days of insulin in 1922 — a turning point that transformed diabetes care. He believes we're at a similar tipping point for heart disease.His ultimate goal?To eliminate plaque-driven heart disease entirely — and put himself out of business.Clear Cardio is currently operating in Dallas and Chicago, expanding to Manhattan, Miami, and other major cities, with the long-term goal of reaching high-population areas nationwide.If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at brad@over40fitnesshacks.com or visit my website at:www.Over40FitnessHacks.comAdditionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

In this episode of The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen speaks with Professor Tim Lang about food security as a systemic risk embedded within highly interdependent global supply, trade, and governance networks. The conversation explores how deeply integrated supply chains, energy dependency, trade regimes, and regulation shape national food resilience in an era of climate volatility and geopolitical disruption.Find out more about how efficiency-driven “just-in-time” models prioritised cost reduction over redundancy, leaving food systems exposed to cascading shocks. The discussion explores how export controls, regulatory divergence, and concentrated supply chains redistribute risk rather than contain it, and why national governments remain accountable for outcomes they no longer fully control.The episode also examines the tension between sovereignty and shared governance, particularly within the EU, and considers whether existing risk assessment tools are calibrated for systemic disruption rather than isolated supply failures.Finally, the conversation turns to civil preparedness and strategic exposure: whether food is treated as critical infrastructure, how geopolitical competition is reshaping access to staples and inputs, and which indicators policymakers should monitor as climate stress and political fragmentation intensify pressures on global food governance.Tell us what you liked!

As Australia begins its royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, new research by the Pew Centre shows we're one of the most religiously diverse countries in the world. There's no longer a majority religion, meaning many faiths have found a place. It's a finding that might surprise those who expected that much bigger countries, such as the United States or India, might claim the title. Yunping Tong was a senior researcher on the Pew team.GUEST: Yunping Tong is a senior researcher at the Pew Research Center in Washington DC

Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', was killed in a military raid in Jalisco after being seriously injured in a shootout, dying during an air transfer to Mexico City.The US provided intelligence support for the operation, as confirmed by Mexico's Defence Ministry.The US had designated the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a terrorist organization and offered a reward for information leading to Oseguera's capture.Following Oseguera's death, violent protests with roadblocks and burning vehicles occurred in Jalisco and other states.At the Human Rights Council opening in Geneva, Guterres warned human rights are under attack globally and said `This assault is not coming from the shadows. It is happening in plain sight—and often led by those who hold the greatest power`.Guterres blamed political choices and donor shifts, citing US President Donald Trump's 2025 aid cuts and other major donors' follow suit, weakening rights enforcement.Across conflicts from Sudan to Myanmar, Guterres pointed to mass civilian suffering and said, "Humanitarian needs are exploding while funding collapses," targeting refugees, LGBTIQ+ communities, minorities, and indigenous peoples.The U.N. human rights office is now in "survival mode", Guterres said, as funding shortages blocked two 2025 investigations and Washington paid about $160 million of over $4 billion owed.Looking ahead, climate and AI pose accelerating threats to rights, the UN warned as António Guterres and Volker Türk said the two-state solution is being stripped away in broad daylight amid rising domination.The United States will withdraw from the U.N. Human Rights Council and will not resume funding for the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees, as announced by President Donald Trump.The U.S. previously left the Human Rights Council last year and cut funding to UNRWA after allegations from Israel that it housed Hamas militants, which UNRWA denies.Trump's announcement coincided with a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who claims both the rights body and UNRWA are biased against Israel.The decision to end funding to UNRWA follows legislation that halted American funding until March 2025, confirming it will not be restored under Trump.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

A school administrator and massage therapist wants guidance on how to respond to a student who is reluctant to work with clinic clients who report a history of herpes. Is this a significant risk for massage therapists? The reality is that anyone with a history of herpes simplex can shed the virus intermittently, even without visible symptoms. However, the risk to massage therapists who follow proper hygiene and self-care protocols is extremely low. In that sense, herpes falls into the same category as other infections that may be transmitted through direct contact but are effectively managed with consistent hygienic practices. The key issue is not the client's infection status; it is the therapist's adherence to appropriate hygiene protocols. Resources: Ang, J.Y. et al. (2012) "A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial of Massage Therapy on the Immune System of Preterm Infants," Pediatrics, 130(6), pp. e1549–e1558. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2012-0196.  Contributors, W.E. (no date) Genital Herpes Treatment Options, WebMD. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/genital-herpes/genital-herpes-treatment-options (Accessed: March 7, 2025). Globally, an estimated two-thirds of the population under 50 are infected with herpes simplex virus type 1 (no date). Available at: https://www.who.int/news/item/28-10-2015-globally-an-estimated-two-thirds-of-the-population-under-50-are-infected-with-herpes-simplex-virus-type-1 (Accessed: March 6, 2025). Herpes simplex Information | Mount Sinai - New York (no date) Mount Sinai Health System. Available at: https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/report/herpes-simplex (Accessed: March 6, 2025). Herpes simplex virus (no date). Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/herpes-simplex-virus (Accessed: March 6, 2025). How many people have herpes? Myths, facts, and statistics (2020). Available at: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-many-people-have-herpes (Accessed: March 6, 2025). Kaneko, H. et al. (2008) "Evaluation of mixed infection cases with both herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2," Journal of Medical Virology, 80(5), pp. 883–887. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.21154. Line is blurring between human herpes simplex viruses (no date) UW Medicine | Newsroom. Available at: https://newsroom.uw.edu/news-releases/line-blurs-between-human-herpes-simplex-viruses (Accessed: March 6, 2025). Products - Data Briefs - Number 304 - February 2018 (2019). Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db304.htm (Accessed: March 6, 2025). Ramchandani, M. et al. (2016) "Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Shedding in Tears, and Nasal and Oral Mucosa of Healthy Adults," Sexually transmitted diseases, 43(12), pp. 756–760. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000522. Rapaport, M.H., Schettler, P. and Bresee, C. (2012) "A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Repeated Massage on Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal and Immune Function in Healthy Individuals: A Study of Mechanisms of Action and Dosage," Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 18(8), pp. 789–797. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2011.0071. Usatine, R.P. and Tinitigan, R. (2010) "Nongenital Herpes Simplex Virus," American Family Physician, 82(9), pp. 1075–1082. (2025) "Herpes Simplex Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Medical Care, Consultations." Available at: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/218580-treatment (Accessed: March 7, 2025). Host Bio:                Ruth Werner is a former massage therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider. She wrote A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology, now in its seventh edition, which is used in massage schools worldwide. Werner is also a long-time Massage & Bodywork columnist, most notably of the Pathology Perspectives column. Werner is also ABMP's partner on Pocket Pathology, a web-based app and quick reference program that puts key information for nearly 200 common pathologies at your fingertips. Werner's books are available at www.booksofdiscovery.com. And more information about her is available at www.ruthwerner.com.    Sponsors: Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function.                      Website: anatomytrains.com                    Email: info@anatomytrains.com           Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains                    Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA    Precision Neuromuscular Therapy seminars (www.pnmt.org) have been teaching high-quality seminars for more than 20 years. Doug Nelson and the PNMT teaching staff help you to practice with the confidence and creativity that comes from deep understanding, rather than the adherence to one treatment approach or technique. Find our seminar schedule at pnmt.org/seminar-schedule with over 60 weekends of seminars across the country. Or meet us online in the PNMT Portal, our online gateway with access to over 500 videos, 37 NCBTMB CEs, our Discovery Series webinars, one-on-one mentoring, and much, much more! All for the low yearly cost of $167.50. Learn more at pnmt.thinkific.com/courses/pnmtportal!  Follow us on social media: @precisionnmt on Instagram or at Precision Neuromuscular Therapy Seminars on Facebook.   Upledger CranioSacral Therapy addresses deep restrictions, supports neurological and fascial systems, and enhances whole-body function—by working with the body's natural healing processes.    For over forty years, Upledger Institute International has led the field of CranioSacral Therapy—setting the global standard for education and clinical application. With trained therapists in more than 120 countries, CST continues to evolve through ongoing clinical experience and alignment with current scientific understanding.    CST integrates seamlessly into any manual therapy practice and supports common to complex and chronic conditions—orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, geriatric, and beyond.    Learn from our International Teaching Team—experienced clinicians who help you develop your skills, expand your clinical reasoning, and achieve greater clinical outcomes.    Begin your training for as little as one hundred dollars a month.    Find a class near you at upledger.com/courses or call 800-233-5880, extension 2—and begin your CranioSacral Therapy journey with the leaders who continue to shape the profession.  Website: upledger.com/courses   Email: upledger@upledger.com   Phone: 800-233-5880 Ext 2   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upledger.institute   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upledger_institute_intl/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSIFELbP6Jsp55cb9puZigQ     Somatic Mindfulness helps massage therapists prevent physical and emotional burnout by integrating somatic principles into bodywork. Created by Fernando Rojas, LMT, PhD, Massage Hall of Famer, Master Somatic Therapist, Educator, and author of Embodied Presence & Attuned Touch, it teaches self-care as a professional skill so that the therapist's own wellbeing becomes the method for creating the conditions for healing and clarity of purpose. Through continuing education workshops, somatic touch training, and mindful self-study, Fernando helps therapists work sustainably, communicate clearly, and rediscover meaning in their practice. https://somaticmindfulness.co/ https://www.facebook.com/somatic.mindfulness https://www.instagram.com/somatic.mindfulness/  

Dr. Rico's presentation was titled “Of cows and bugs: Using insects as alternative feeds in dairy cattle nutrition.” He gives an overview of his presentation, noting that while insects are not a major focus of US dairy nutrition, they are of interest in other parts of the world as a protein source to substitute for soybean or fish meal. (2:12)Dr. Dou's talk was “Alternative feed for livestock: Opportunities and challenges to support a circular food system.” She explains that a typical agriculture/food system is linear: take, make, and waste, which generates a lot of food residues. Her research aims to recover and recycle some of the food residues from other industries and evaluate their suitability for livestock feeding. (3:51)Dr. Pinotti's presentation was titled “Alternative foodstuffs in dairy ruminant nutrition: Basic concepts, recent issues, and future challenges.” His research focuses on using “former food” for livestock feeding and feeding insects not only as a protein source but also as a potential mineral source. (5:38)Dr. Pinotti talks about the challenges around variability in alternative feedstuffs. He goes on to describe some of the bakery byproducts he has used in research rations. He calls them fortified versions of cereal. They contain quite a lot of starch and also contain a lot of fat. These ingredients are ideal for young monogastric animals and also have utility in lactating dairy cow diets. The panel discusses the EU animal protein ban and whether similar restrictions exist for animal fats. (10:16)Dr. Rico notes that insects contain between 40 and 70% protein, depending on the type of insect. Crickets, mealworms, and black soldier fly larvae are the most popular. The fly larvae have a higher fat content compared to crickets and are a good energy source for monogastrics like pigs, chickens, or fish. Less is understood about the feeding value of insects in ruminant diets, and Dr. Rico's lab has been conducting experiments to help define this in dairy cattle. He notes the chitin content of insects is a unique challenge due to its indigestibility. It comes out in the NDF fraction in a nutrient analysis, but it is animal fiber, not plant fiber. (21:27)The panel talks about the scalability of insects as a protein source and confirms that the theory that insects are a cheap protein source is different from reality at this time. The group talks about small-scale insect projects at universities and in Africa. (27:17)Dr. Pinotti explains that insects are quite good at accumulating minerals, bad and good. His group conducted an experiment using sodium selenite as the substrate and the insects made selenocysteine and selenomethionine. Future research will include zinc as well as selenium in the substrate, and insects will be fed in an in vivo trial to verify bioavailability. He does not envision issues with chitin interfering with bioavailability since the insects incorporate the minerals into amino acids. (34:27)Dr. Rico talks about the amino acid and fatty acid profiles in insects. Essential amino acid content is relatively similar to other common protein sources. Insects contain higher levels of lauric and myristic acids than other common sources which could pose a challenge for lactation diets. He explains that there is a low-fat source of black soldier fly larvae with around 12% fat, compared to 30% in the full-fat version. The panel talks about variability in protein and fat content by insect type and the substrate the insects were grown on. (37:35)Dr. Dou describes some of her circular feed research using fresh cull fruit (kiwi, citrus, apples; delivered daily) blended into the TMR. Later, she also ensiled the fruit with dry hay in an effort to preserve the fruit before spoilage. Dr. Pinotti notes that he has used cull material from a salad plant as feed as well.  (44:31)Dr. Dou reports that one-third of food produced for human consumption never makes it to the human stomach. Globally, it's estimated that 1.6-1.9 billion tons of food are lost and wasted each year. The panel talks about the biggest challenges keeping us from using more former food products in livestock feeding. (50:54)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (59:51)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.

This week on Rising Up for Justice, Vincent Warren, executive director of the Center for Constitutional Rights joins us.

In this podcast, we speak with Ekta Rawat, who runs a Hindi language initiative teaching non-native speakers across different countries. We discuss the growing global interest in learning Hindi, particularly among second-generation children in migrant families and those from cross-cultural households seeking a deeper connection with language and heritage. She shares insights into the challenges of learning the language outside a Hindi-speaking environment and how digital tools and contemporary approaches are reshaping the way the language is taught and learned today.

Send a textToxicologist Career Guide: Scope, Salary, Skills & Future Opportunities in India and AbroadWhat if the medicine we trust… wasn't fully safe?Before any drug reaches millions of patients, before pesticides touch our food, and before chemicals enter everyday products — someone must quietly answer the most important question:Is it safe for human life?In this powerful episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow, we explore the meaningful and fast-growing career of a Toxicologist — the scientific detective who protects public health behind the scenes.If you are a student who loves biology and chemistry but doesn't see yourself only in hospitals or traditional roles, this episode will open your eyes to a global career path with real impact.We decode the complete roadmap — from scope and nature of work to required qualifications, skills, salary potential, and international opportunities.

Katlego Mogopodi says Meetings Africa is a powerful gathering that connects African suppliers with global buyers, showcasing the continent's incredible offerings in the multi-billion-dollar business tourism sector. The 20th edition of Meetings Africa gets to day two today at the Sandton Convention Centre, Gauteng Province, South Africa (SA), bringing together business event stakeholders from across the continent and beyond.

Colonel Grant Newsham explains Xi Jinping's psychological warfare tactics and mal-marketing strategies designed to make Americans dependent while China telegraphs military expansion through bases like Djibouti surrounding USinterests globally. 2

Autism affects how autistics experience relationships by definition. Some of the best traits can either lead to problems or support us in succeeding. In this episode you'll learn about why autistics pick the wrong partner and how you can change it. It's a thoughtful episode about relationships, compatibility, and learning what to notice.Support the showRATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1,000,000 downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together

Allen covers Vestas’ turbine supply deal with RWE for the 1.4 GW Vanguard West offshore project in England and its bid for TPI Composites’ blade factories in bankruptcy court. Plus Germany’s Nordlicht One foundations arrive ahead of schedule and Enel buys $1 billion in US wind and solar assets. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! You know … there is a company in Denmark that makes wind turbines. Vestas. And this week … Vestas had itself quite a week. On one hand … the Danish giant just locked in a deal to supply ninety-two of its massive V236 turbines to RWE’s Vanguard West project off the east coast of England. One-point-four gigawatts of offshore wind. Each turbine … fifteen megawatts. That project just won a Contract for Difference in the UK’s Allocation Round Seven. RWE and its partner KKR want a final investment decision by this summer … and power flowing by twenty twenty-nine. And this is part of something bigger. RWE signed preferred supplier agreements with Vestas back in December of twenty twenty-three for the entire four-point-two gigawatt Norfolk Wind Zone. That is three massive projects … off one English coast. So Vestas is building turbines for the British. But here is where it gets interesting. Over in a Houston bankruptcy court … wind blade maker TPI Composites has been carving up its assets since filing Chapter Eleven last August. A firm called ECP V acquired the bulk of TPI’s remaining operations. They were the only bidder. The auction … canceled. But certain facilities in Mexico and India? Those were carved out of the deal entirely. And the company circling those assets? Vestas. The very same Vestas building turbines for England has put in its own qualified bid for the blade-making plants that once served it as a customer. So while one hand signs turbine contracts … the other reaches into bankruptcy court to secure its own supply chain. Now … across the North Sea in Germany … the Nordlicht offshore wind cluster just hit a milestone of its own. The first monopiles and transition pieces for Nordlicht One … finished ahead of schedule. Sixty-eight foundations. Each monopile … eighty meters long. Nearly thirteen hundred tonnes of steel. When complete … Nordlicht One will be Germany’s largest offshore wind farm at nine hundred and eighty megawatts. Combined with Nordlicht Two … the cluster will generate six terawatt-hours of clean electricity every year. And then there is Italy’s Enel. The power giant announced it is buying eight hundred and thirty megawatts of American wind and solar assets from Excelsior Energy Capital … for one billion dollars. That deal closes later this year. And it will push Enel’s North American renewable capacity to thirteen gigawatts. Globally … Enel Green Power now commands sixty-eight gigawatts of clean energy. So let us step back and look at the picture. A Danish turbine maker wins a massive English contract … while quietly bidding on bankrupt blade factories to protect its own supply chain. German foundations arrive ahead of schedule. And an Italian energy giant bets one billion dollars on American renewables. From the North Sea to the Gulf of Mexico … from English coastlines to Houston courtrooms … wind energy is not slowing down. It is building … faster. And now you know … the rest of the story. Good day!

Are you interested how urban form has been influenced by globalisation? Debate of the article titled The global homogenization of urban form – An assessment of 194 cities from 2020, by Richard Lemoine-Rodríguez, Luis Inostroza, and Harald Zepp, published in the Landscape and Urban Planning journal.This is a great preparation to our next interview with Alex Josephson in episode 406 talking about the globalisation of architecture. Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see the effect of globalisation on the built environment. This article shows most of cities becoming more homogenous and transitional as a consequence of fragmentation and compactness.Find the article through this link.Abstract: The spatial structure of cities, i.e. their composition, shape and degree of fragmentation or compactness, is a physical expression reflecting development efficiency. Identifying the evolution of urban systems in time and space is crucial towards sustainable urban development. In this paper, we assess the spatial structure of 194 cities from 1990 and 2015, in order to identify patterns, clusters of similar cities, trajectories, and the global distribution of urban form. We delineated the contiguous urban fabric, employed landscape metrics to quantitatively describe urban patterns, applied a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to reduce the dimension of data to an uncorrelated set of variables and identified groups of cities with similar urban forms by means of hierarchical clustering. We found four types of urban form: compact-grey, transitional, ragged-small and fragmented-complex cities. Globally, continentally and regionally, cities have followed a trend towards more homogeneous urban forms, most of them becoming transitional as a consequence of both, processes of fragmentation and compactness. The only exception of this trend is a group of large cities in Australia, New Zealand and the United States, which are still predominantly fragmented-complex. Under the persisting process of urban expansion, small to medium-sized cities showed to be the most dynamic in terms of expansion and change in urban form, which makes them key towards sustainable urban development. This analysis contributes to the understanding of the transformations induced by the process of urban expansion that shapes urban form. Such information is crucial for achieving urban sustainability.Connecting episodes you might be interested in:No.259R - Lessons from nine urban areas using data to drive local sustainable developmentNo.404 - Interview with Jeff Siegler about ownershipYou can find the transcript through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠th⁠i⁠⁠⁠s link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠showno⁠t⁠es⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠are also availableI hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning inEpisode generated with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ assistance (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

This episode explores the intricate themes surrounding the family challenges of transitioning and relocating, particularly those involved in mission work. With host Aaron Santmyire guiding the conversation, the episode features esteemed guest Lauren Wells, founder and CEO of TCK Training. The discussion unfolds with a reflective narrative on Wells' previous interactions with the Santmyire family, establishing a backdrop for the discussion on the emotional complexities that accompany relocations. The episode articulates the nuanced perspectives on how transitions impact children, emphasizing the necessity for intentionality in familial support structures. Wells shares the dichotomy often observed in third culture kids (TCKs), where the advantages of their unique upbringing are frequently counterbalanced by significant emotional and psychological struggles. This episode serves as a compelling exploration of how families can cultivate resilience and achieve a healthy integration into new environments through informed strategies and community engagement.Takeaways: This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of emotional support for families transitioning to new cultural environments. Lauren Wells discusses the protective factors that can enhance the well-being of globally mobile families during transitions. The episode highlights the need for intentionality in helping children acclimate to new schools and communities. Listeners are encouraged to recognize the emotional zones their children experience during transitions and to respond appropriately. Parents are reminded to hold space for difficult emotions and facilitate open conversations about the challenges of relocation. The discussion underscores that the responsibility of spiritual discipleship should not be neglected during times of transition.

Globally, Monarch butterfly numbers are in sharp decline with populations in the United States dropping by as much as 96 percent. The outlook isn't good for Monarchs in New Zealand either. fortunately there are New Zealanders keen to change that. Franklin Farm in Auckland's Waimauku has been growing celery for nearly 120 years. When the team began noticing fewer butterflies in their fields they decided to transform part of the farm into a dedicated butterfly breeding programme Jasmine Franklin helps run Franklin Farm, she chats to Jesse.

Unmasking is an ongoing process of noticing when we're performing, deciding what serves us, and making gradual adjustments, according to Essy Knopf therapist and author of “Unmasking: What We Lose by Pretending and How to Get It Back”. Essy shares his autism diagnosis at 25 and later recognition of ADHD, highlighting how masking and non-stereotypical presentations delayed identification. In this conversation Essy shares about:Internalized ableism Conditional self-worth Burnout, and The difficulty of forming authentic connections while performing for acceptance. This episode offers a grounded discussion of identity, self-advocacy, and living more intentionally as a neurodivergent adult.Book: Unmasking: What We Lose by Pretending and How to Get It Back Website: https://essyknopf.comCheck out Essy's YouTube channel Essy on InstagramLearn more about Sunsama! Support the showSunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1,000,000 downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite

Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, we're joined by UK-based Refrigeration Consultant Steve Gill to talk about the refrigeration industry's impact around the world - enabling travel, preserving food, vaccines, medicines, supporting data centers and more. Steve started World Refrigeration Day (June 26) in 2019 and makes a special announcement about the 2026 theme on this episode - listen to find out! We also discuss practical outreach ideas to help promote and grow the refrigeration industry around the world. This episode was recorded live at the 2026 AHR Expo. In this episode, we discuss: (1:31) Steve's Refrigeration Journey: From Tools to Global Consulting (3:05) Promoting Refrigeration to Students (5:51) Origin of World Refrigeration Day (14:09) Outreach Ideas for the Refrigeration Industry (16:49) Announcing the 2026 World Refrigeration Day Theme (17:42) What "Cool Intelligence" Really Means in Refrigeration (21:26) Support & Sponsorshipfor World Refrigeration Day (23:19) AI in Refrigeration (26:17) Training & Mentorshipin Refrigeration Helpful Links & Resources: https://worldrefrigerationday.org/ https://www.ahrexpo.com/ Episode 320. Celebrating World Refrigeration Day Episode 324.  Using AI To Learn and Troubleshoot Refrigeration Systems  

The Hidden Dose, a special episode of Flavors and KnowledgePicture this: It's a chilly February afternoon in Providence, Rhode Island, and you're wheeling your cart down the bright aisles of your local grocery store. The meat section stretches out ahead—rows of chicken breasts, ground beef, pork chops, all wrapped neatly and labeled with promises of freshness.But as your hand hovers over that familiar package, a question nags at you: What's really in this? Beyond the visible cuts, there's an invisible legacy: antibiotics fed to these animals throughout their lives. You're not alone in wondering. Millions of us are asking the same thing: How does routine antibiotic use in livestock impact our health, the environment, and the terrifying rise of superbugs?Let's pull back the curtain on what's happening in farms, stores, and restaurants across the U.S.—and give you the facts to shop and eat smarter.It all begins on the farm. Most of America's meat, poultry, and dairy comes from large-scale industrial operations.For decades, antibiotics—many of the very same ones doctors prescribe to us—have been routine here. Not just to treat sick animals, but mixed into feed or water to prevent disease in those crowded conditions, and even to make animals grow faster. The downside? It supercharges antibiotic resistance. Bacteria evolve, survive drug treatment, and suddenly infections in people become much harder—or even impossible—to treat.The CDC estimates that at least 2.8 million Americans deal with antibiotic-resistant infections each year, leading to over 35,000 deaths. A huge chunk of that resistance links back to overuse in agriculture, which still accounts for roughly 70% of medically important antibiotics sold in the U.S.Things are shifting, but not always in the right direction. Recent numbers are concerning: In 2024, sales of these important antibiotics for livestock jumped 16%—the biggest yearly spike since tracking began in 2011. Total sales hit nearly 7.1 million kilograms. Swine accounted for 43%, cattle for 41%, turkeys for 11%, and chickens for only 4%. That's progress in poultry, but the overall rise points to disease outbreaks, bigger herds, and continued preventive use.Globally, experts project livestock antibiotic use could climb another 30% by 2040 if nothing changes. And this isn't just a farm problem—it's a human health crisis.Regulations have stepped in. Since 2017, the FDA has banned antibiotics used solely for growth promotion and requires vet oversight for medically important antibiotics. USDA testing ensures no antibiotic residues remain in the meat or milk you buy. But that doesn't stop routine use earlier in the animal's life, where resistance builds.Some states like California go further, limiting preventive use and making grocery chains report on suppliers. Nationally, though, usage intensity is still nearly double Europe's.Now, let's bring it home to the grocery store. Chains like Walmart, Costco, and Kroger carry both conventional and antibiotic-free options. Hunt for labels like "Raised Without Antibiotics" or "No Antibiotics Ever"—these mean no antibiotics were used (with rare exceptions, such as day-old chicks in some poultry cases). Some states, like California, go further, limiting preventive use and making grocery chains report on suppliers.USDA Organic takes it higher: It prohibits almost all antibiotics, requires third-party audits, ensures better welfare, and prohibits synthetic pesticides. Brands like Applegate, Coleman Natural, and Perdue make these easy to find. Demand is growing—antibiotic-free meat sales surged years ago, and organic sales continue to trend up. New 2026 certifications add trustworthy third-party audits to fight greenwashing.But watch out: Phrases like "No Growth-Promoting Antibiotics" can still allow preventive doses, so they don't fully tackle resistance.Read the Full Content Subscribe to the FK Newsletter Free SimVal Media, USA

Jasmine Choi, praised as “The Goddess of Flute” by the Korea Times, has made a remarkable impact on the classical music world with her extraordinary talent and innovative approach to the flute. From her early days in a family steeped in music to her groundbreaking role as the first Asian woman to serve as Principal Flute of the Vienna Symphony, Jasmine's career has been marked by significant achievements. She has performed with prestigious ensembles worldwide and is celebrated for her acclaimed recordings and strong mentorship of young musicians.In this conversation, we explore Jasmine's journey from a young girl in Korea to a global soloist, her experiences at the Curtis Institute of Music and Juilliard, and the challenges she faced in pursuing her passion. Jasmine shares insights into her unique teaching style, her approach to social media, and her deep commitment to making classical music accessible to a broader audience. With stories that resonate deeply, her journey offers inspiration and valuable lessons for anyone pursuing their dreams in the arts.Would you like more inspirational stories, suggestions, insights, and a place to continue the conversations with other listeners? Visit anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com to learn more! As a Contributing Listener of "Anthony Plog on Music," you'll have access to extra premium content and benefits including: Extra Audio Content: Only available to Contributing Listeners. Podcast Reflections: Tony's written recaps and thoughts on past interviews, including valuable tips and suggestions for students. Ask Me Anything: Both as written messages and occasional member-only Zoom sessions. The Show's Discord Server: Where conversations about interviews, show suggestions, and questions happen. It's a great place to meet other listeners and chat about all things music! Can I just donate instead of subscribing? Absolutely! Cancel at anytime and easily resubscribe when you want all that extra content again. Learn more about becoming a Contributing Listener @ anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com!

Send a textAI Engineer Career Guide: Scope, Salary, Skills & Future Opportunities in India and AbroadArtificial Intelligence is no longer the future — it is the present.From Netflix recommendations and fraud detection to medical diagnosis and self-driving cars, AI Engineers are quietly building the intelligent systems shaping our world. But what does it really take to become an AI Engineer? Is it only for IIT toppers, or can any focused student build a career in this powerful field?In this episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow, we decode the complete roadmap to becoming an AI Engineer — including scope in India and abroad, required skills, educational pathways, real-world work life, and salary potential.If you are a student curious about technology, coding, and future-ready careers, this episode will help you see AI Engineering not just as a job… but as a life path you can consciously design.

This New Moon in Aquarius falls in Dhaniṣṭhā and takes the form of an annular solar eclipse. This is a highly charged reset. The eclipse is hemmed in by powerful planetary forces: Mars and Pluto on one side, Saturn and Neptune on the other, with Venus exactly conjunct Rahu. Mercury is drawn into the mix, while Jupiter aspects from Gemini and is itself aspected by Rahu. Everything is activated.Even without the eclipse, the Saturn–Neptune conjunction signals profound shifts in global structures. Although the eclipse path is largely over Antarctica, symbolism matters: previously unseen landscapes are being revealed even here, mirroring how hidden realities are coming to light elsewhere.Dhaniṣṭhā is ruled by the Vasudevas, the eight elemental deities that together provide everything needed to accomplish a goal. For this reason, it is closely tied to alliances, coordination, and collective purpose - an Aquarius theme. Under an eclipse, however, some alliances are breaking while others are forged. These changes rarely occur on the exact date; the eclipse serves as a pivot point for developments already underway and those yet to unfold.Globally, this points to major realignments in power blocs and partnerships, with organisations such as NATO being one visible expression. Seismic activity may also accompany this period, but it may also simply be figurative. Personally, this eclipse asks you to observe how all the elements in this area of your life are coming together - or falling apart - so that something can be reconfigured. Eclipses mark changes that must happen, regardless of preference, and emotions tend to run high around them.By the lunar eclipse on March 3, you're more likely to reach clarity or resolution around what this reset has set in motion.The night before the New Moon and eclipse, the 14th lunar day of the dark fortnight, is called Mahā-Śivarātri, the ‘great night of Śiva'. Śiva wears the crescent Moon in his hair, a symbol of the Moon's resetting of time. This year, this is an even more powerful reset because it's an eclipse; a vigil at the edge of dissolution, where everything falls silent for a time.

This episode explores strategies for optimizing project management efficiency in megaprojects with globally distributed teams. It covers challenges like communication barriers, technological fragmentation and stakeholder coordination, and presents practical solutions including digital tools, hybrid methodologies and real-world case studies.

In this episode of Pathmonk Presents, we welcome Khushboo Byala, VP of Marketing at Techies Infotech, a leading IT solution provider. Khushboo shares insights on how Techies Infotech helps businesses enhance their online visibility and scalability through digital marketing and development services. She discusses their global presence, key client acquisition channels, and the importance of a well-designed website. Khushboo also offers valuable advice on website lead generation and shares her perspective on balancing user privacy with personalization in marketing. Listen as she reveals her role in driving the company's success and provides tips for aspiring marketers.

Jeremy Bird, Executive Vice President, Global Growth at Lyft joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the company's strategic partnership with Waymo in Nashville and the deployment of a hybrid network that integrates human drivers with autonomous vehicles. The operational backbone of this strategy is FlexDrive. A best-in-class operation that manages depots, charging, and maintenance for robotaxis. FlexDrive gives Lyft the operational rigor needed to scale robotaxis globally. In Nashville, FlexDrive is supporting the Waymo partnership, while in Europe, Lyft is utilizing FlexDrive to power expansion, including a key partnership with Baidu in the UK and Europe.Looking ahead, Jeremy envisions a marketplace defined by customer obsession where luxury experiences and robotaxis coexist, utilizing operational excellence to fuel future growth.Episode Chapters0:00 Lyft's Partnership with Waymo in Nashville4:44 Robotaxi Fleets & Depots8:50 Freenow11:15 Deploying Robotaxis in the UK and Europe14:41 Autonomous Vehicle Policy in Europe17:35 Expanding Robotaxi Deployments in Europe19:05 Baidu Partnership23:09 Global Robotaxi Partnerships & Lyft's Marketplace 26:04 Luxury Market27:53 Future of LyftRecorded on Wednesday, January 28, 2026--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy provides market intelligence and strategic advisory services to institutional investors and companies, delivering insights needed to stay ahead of emerging trends in the autonomy economy™. To learn more, say hello (at) roadtoautonomy.com.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it take to transform a lean, manual treasury operation into a global, scalable powerhouse supporting 40+ markets?Alex Chalmers, Group Treasurer at Inchcape, shares how he did just that - while navigating complex M&A, implementing automation, and building regional treasury leadership around the world.Alex Chalmers is the Group Treasurer at Inchcape, the world's leading independent automotive distributor. With a career spanning Vodafone, Subsea7, and private equity-backed ventures, Alex brings deep expertise in building treasury functions that align with dynamic, fast-growing global businesses.In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner, Alex takes us through his treasury journey, from entering the field “by accident” to leading Inchcape's treasury function through major growth and transformation.You'll hear how he modernized systems, scaled operations across continents, and handled a £1.3B acquisition - while still staying hands-on with regional treasury realities.What We Cover in This Episode:How Alex transitioned from accounting to treasury - and why it stuckEarly lessons from Vodafone and Subsea7 on cash visibility and project healthTreasury in a PE-backed business vs. a listed global companyBuilding a modern treasury function from the ground up at InchcapeManaging treasury across 40+ markets with regional leadershipThe importance of TMS, payment platforms, and automationFinancing a £1.3B acquisition and preparing for market debut bondsThe role of stablecoins and digital payments in emerging marketsDeveloping yourself as a senior treasury leaderWhy curiosity, simplification, and networking are core to treasury successYou can connect with Alex Chalmers on LinkedIn.---

Globally the cost of health care is exploding. In the United States, the problem is particularly severe because system is fragmented across many providers and highly inefficient. Economic incentives intensify the problem among private films. Suneel Ratan, CEO of Precognitive, is on a mission to streamline service delivery by building an intelligence layer to provide a single unified care plan across siloed providers. He likens it to a fintech model for health care. Ratan points out that health care is not an infinite resource, which raises the stakes for optimized delivery of personalized care. This is a job for AI. In this discussion, the Futurists covers a range of issues of challenges and areas of inefficiency in health care while driving towards solutions. 

In this episode I chat with Natalie Diggins, technologist and author of The Autistic Adult's Toolbox. Natalie gives step-by-step strategies and tools that work for autistics. From parties to friendships to doctor's appointments Natalie shares the toolbox she developed using her systems approach to problem solving. You'll learn how to have a plan before socializing, how to save energy for what matters and how to recognize your limits. Using checklists, questionnaires, planners and scripts Leslie helps you find out what you really want and how to get there. Get all the details from the ingenious Natalie Diggins.Some of what you'll learn about:*How to prepare for a doctor's appointment or medical procedure*How to comfortably handle social situations*Three key strategies to make friendships easier Natalie's book: The Autistic Adult's ToolboxSupport the showSunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1,000,000 downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite

Today, we celebrate being ranked #18 out of the Top 100 Motivational Podcasts in the world. This episode is about the 'Disciple's Walk' that got us here and the official opening of The Queen's Vault. Also hitting over 100,000 Downloads Thank you so much for your love and support.MotivationMichelle.com for your EBook How do I clam my mind also to join the community-​Join the Inner Circle: Subscribe to the Podcast New Episode Drops @ 5Am

Why can't the front office of the New York Yankees just be honest with the fanbase? Let's talk about it. It's ok to admit that you're just running it back with basically the same team as last season, just say that. Let's chat about Jasson Dominguez possibly starting the season in AAA. Let's talk about bringing Goldy back. Let's talk about the changes that need to be made with the coaching staff and why.Then we'll dive into some deeper conversation about this year's Super Bowl and the highly debated half-time show that we're getting, yes both of them. Let's talk about key demos for the NFL. Let's talk about what the NFL is trying to do, Globally. Let's take a step out of our selfish thinking and look at things from a different perspective for a minute.Let's talk about it all.

What does it take to build a consulting firm that is global from day one?In this episode, Joe O'Mahoney speaks with Matthieu Courtecuisse, Founder & CEO of Sia Partners, about the long-term decisions behind building one of the world's largest founder-led consulting firms.Matthieu shares how Sia Partners was built with international scale in mind from the very beginning, why founder commitment matters more than capital in global expansion, and how early investments in data, AI, and technology shaped the firm's competitive advantage. He explains Sia's augmented consulting model, where proprietary platforms and AI tools sit at the core of delivery—not as add-ons.The conversation also covers Sia's approach to growth through selective acquisitions, the balance between building and buying capabilities, and how culture-led integration supports scale. Joe and Matthieu close by discussing how AI is reshaping consulting economics, talent models, and why firms need to think in decades, not quarters, when building lasting value.In this episode you will learn:Why Sia Partners was built with global scale as a core ambitionHow founder commitment drives successful international expansionWhy early investment in AI and data created long-term advantageWhat augmented consulting looks like in practiceHow Sia approaches M&A without diluting cultureWhy consulting firms must think long-term to build real valueThis episode offers a long-term view on what it takes to build a global consulting platform—through sustained investment, founder leadership, and a clear belief in technology as a driver of scale and value.Connect with Matthieu:LinkedIn: Matthieu CourtecuisseWebsite: SIA-Partners.com Resources:SIA Partners Case StudySend us a textProf. Joe O'Mahoney helps boutique consultancies scale and exit. Joe's research, writing, speaking and insights can be found at https://equitysherpa.com.

As sales teams kick off 2026 with ambitious new quotas, they're turning to AI, especially agents, to hit their numbers. A new survey of more than 4,000 sales professionals, including 100 in Ireland, reveals AI as a top tactic to drive company growth this year. The data also reveals why: Sales teams are increasingly stretched between changing customer demands and limited bandwidth to meet them. The real drag on productivity, the research suggests, isn't effort or skill; it's administrative bottlenecks, a challenge hitting Gen Z sellers hardest. This year, they're turning to AI and agents to do more with what they have: 87% of Irish sales leaders with agents say they're critical for meeting business demands. By improving productivity, these agents are freeing sellers to do what they do best. "We want to kill the busywork so our teams can focus on what actually moves deals forward: building relationships and driving success," said Adam Alfano, EVP of Sales at Salesforce. "AI agents make that possible." Detailed Findings: Sellers are doubling down on AI agents and deploying them across the entire sales cycle. AI adoption in sales is already mainstream: 87% of Irish sales organisations currently use some form of AI for tasks like prospecting, forecasting, lead scoring, or drafting emails. Irish sellers using AI report meaningful value: 89% say AI deepens customer understanding, and 79% say it makes their job less stressful. AI agent adoption is accelerating quickly: 48% of Irish sellers say they've used agents, and just over half (51%) plan to by 2027. Once fully implemented, Irish sellers expect agents to cut prospect research time by 36% and email drafting by 36%, giving sales teams meaningful time back in their day. Alfano revealed how his own teams use AI agents to drive impact. "AI agents have changed how we operate," he said. "They help us onboard reps and quote complex deals faster and personalise outreach with better intel. Plus, they're prospecting24/7. It's not just efficiency gains in one department, agents are reshaping our entire sales engine." Top-performing sellers are 1.7 times more likely to use prospecting AI agents for outreach than underperformers. 39% of Irish sales reps point to cold calling as the worst part of their job, yet a strong pipeline requires more contacts and more engagement than teams can deliver on their own. Despite devoting nearly one full day of their workweek to prospecting efforts, 41% of Irish sellers say they lack bandwidth to do adequate cold outreach. To close the capacity gap, 47% of Irish sales professionals are using AI for prospecting, with another 51% planning to do so in the future. 92% of global sellers with AI agents say it benefits their prospecting efforts. Globally, high performers (sellers who have substantially increased year-over-year revenue) are 1.7 times more likely to use agents to help with prospecting than underperformers who merely maintained or decreased YOY revenue. "At Salesforce, we use agents to work all our untouched leads," said Alfano. "We used to let these leads fall to the floor like sawdust. Now, agents sweep them up and sift for gold. In four months, agents contacted 130,000 leads and created 3,200 opportunities. Next year, we believe these numbers will be 10 times higher." Administrative friction is hitting the lower rungs of the career ladder hardest. The grunt work tax is real: While the average seller spends 40% of their time selling, Gen Z reps overall are trapped at just 35%, losing approximately two full hours each week to manual data entry that senior reps spend researching prospects and building relationships. They're also navigating a mentorship drought: 46% rarely get feedback on their sales conversations. 47% don't get enough roleplay opportunities before customer calls. When asked what prevents effective enablement, Gen Z points to lack of manager time as the #1 obstacle, while millennials, Gen Xers, and baby boomers cite lack of access to...

Every day autistic people face the big question. We can stay hidden or we can be real. There's no right or wrong answer…except maybe this one time?When have you been in a situation like this and what did you choose? Write to me at info@theautisticwoman.comSupport the showSunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1,000,000 downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite

Authorities say China has continued to strengthen the protection and restoration of its wetlands, with the country's total wetland area now ranking first in Asia and fourth worldwide.

"It's important for the success of Y Combinator to see people investing at a very, very early stage. And if it means, to keep them happy so that they're investing in YC companies, they will do what it takes." Globally recognized tech accelerator Y Combinator will no longer directly invest in Canadian-domiciled startups. Is the change a huge blow to Canada, a big nothingburger, politically motivated, or perhaps simply "formalizing what's inevitable?" Maverix Private Equity founder and managing partner John Ruffolo joins to discuss fuzzy data, "bullshit" narratives, and the real problems hampering Canadian tech. -- The BetaKit podcast is presented by Fasken Emerging Tech, supporting trailblazing startups, venture capital funds and acquirers of high-growth tech companies for over 30 years. If you're curious about the health of Canada's tech M&A scene, you've got to check out Exit InSights. It's a first-of-its-kind report from Fasken's Emerging Technology & Venture Capital Group that analyses private M&A activity among VC-backed and high-growth tech companies. You'll learn how buyers and sellers are maximizing value, minimizing risk, and navigating one of the most vibrant tech ecosystems out there. Download your free copy of the report.

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For most of us, water is rarely something we think about. It's as close as the kitchen sink, the refrigerator door, or the bottle beside us at work. But for millions of people around the world, clean water remains out of reach—and the consequences stretch far beyond thirst.Jesus once said, “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones… that person will certainly not lose their reward” (Matthew 10:42). On today's episode of Faith & Finance, Aaron Griggs of Cross International shows us just how literal—and transformative—that cup of water can be.Globally, 2.2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water. In places like Zambia, Malawi, and Uganda, the crisis is especially severe. Women and children often walk long distances every day to gather water from open pits shared with animals. The water is contaminated, illness is common, and the time lost reinforces generational poverty. Girls miss school, mothers miss work, and entire communities struggle to flourish.This quarter, FaithFi is partnering with Cross International, a Christ-centered humanitarian ministry working alongside local churches and Christian leaders to meet urgent needs and create sustainable change. Their work in Sub-Saharan Africa is showing what can happen when clean water meets the living water of the gospel.After a well is installed in a village, physical health improves quickly—but the long-term effects are even more remarkable. Hours once spent fetching water are freed for school, work, farming, and small business. Women gain economic opportunity. Children gain education. And through Cross International's ministry partners, families are introduced to Jesus, often receiving their first Bibles in their own language.One woman in Zambia described this transformation with simple gratitude:“I never knew that I would be where I am now. My family is healthier, and my children are in school. God has blessed us.”Another woman, Grace, shared how access to water restored not only her family but also her church. For years, her congregation met under a tree because there wasn't enough water for construction. After a new well was installed, the church was rebuilt, children joined their parents in worship, and an entire community experienced renewed dignity and hope. Her favorite Scripture says it best:“Whoever believes in me… rivers of living water will flow from within them.” — John 7:38Cross International's work meets physical needs, but always in the name of Christ. Water is a doorway—opening opportunities for flourishing today and pointing to eternal life in Him. That's why FaithFi is partnering with Cross International this quarter to serve 250 children across Malawi, Zambia, and Uganda, providing not only clean water but also food, education, and the hope of the gospel.For just $62, one child receives these essential resources for a year. Every gift supports not just a child, but often an entire family and community, moving them toward long-term stability and lasting hope.Clean water changes everything—it restores dignity, strengthens families, and reflects the life-giving love of Christ.To learn more or to join us in this effort, visit: FaithFi.com/Cross.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I have a question about the ‘Trump Accounts' for newborns. What dates are they eligible for, and are there any pros or cons?I just turned 65, and I'm still working with employer health coverage. Do I need to enroll in Medicare Part A or Part B now, or can I wait?While stationed at Fort Polk and Fort Hood, I bought insurance policies that would pay off my houses if something happened to me. I can't find the paperwork anymore. How do I track down which insurers those policies were with?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Cross InternationalNational Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)TrumpAccounts.govOur Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful StewardshipWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of PNC C-Speak, Stephen Kramer, CEO of Bright Horizons Family Solutions, discusses the mission and growth of Bright Horizons as the largest provider of employer-sponsored childcare. He shares insights into the challenges employers face with childcare, the impact of COVID-19 on early childhood education and his journey with entrepreneurship. Powered by PNC Bank.Download a transcript of this podcast.

Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast. Topics of conversation on this week's episode of The Attractions Podcast: ‘Fast & Furious' roller coaster revealed for Universal Orlando; Supercharged closing | 7 announcements Bluey roller coaster details revealed Lunar New Year 2026 at Disneyland | Dates, food, characters ‘WALL-E' musical sneak peek | New Disney show coming in 2026 All 8 ‘Harry Potter' movies returning to theaters in 2026 Epic Universe digital guide now available! Pokémon coming to Universal theme parks globally The Attractions Podcast is brought to you by MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel. They provide premium service and expert advice to get the most for your vacation time and dollars. Visit them at mei-travel.com. We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please send your comments to info@attractionsmagazine.com with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” Statements or opinions herein are those of the hosts and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the producers, Dream Together Media LLC, or staff.

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Ever notice how nature calms you, music shifts your mood and soft textures make you feel amazing?Sensory processing plays a role in how autistic adults experience the world—yet it's often misunderstood. In this episode, Donna Redman and occupational therapist Cindy Duffy unpack what sensory processing really is, how it affects emotional regulation and behavior, and why so many autistic adults spend years masking sensory discomfort.We talk about:What sensory processing is and how it works in the nervous systemHow sensory differences show up in autistic adultsMasking sensory discomfort and the emotional cost of “looking fine”The connection between sensory overload and anxiety, agitation, and burnoutHow environment, nature, and art support sensory well-beingWhy awareness alone can dramatically reduce stress and self-blameThe Secret Genius of Sensory Processing website The Secret Genius of Sensory Processing Quick Start Guide  Learn more about Sunsama!Support the showSunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1,000,000 downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Friday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan delivers a mix of strong domestic economic news and mounting national security concerns as the country heads into the weekend. He begins with good news at home, as murder rates fall to their lowest level on record, American-born truckers see rising wages after foreign drivers are removed from U.S. highways, and major manufacturers like GM shift production back from China and Mexico to the United States. Economic growth is revised higher, signaling momentum heading into 2026. The mood then turns more serious with warnings about TikTok's unresolved ties to Chinese control, the failure to revive the China Initiative to counter espionage, and growing concern over Chinese ownership of American food brands and farmland. Bryan also covers escalating clashes in Minnesota as Democrats continue to resist ICE enforcement, a judge blocks charges against Don Lemon for his role in an attack on a Christian church, and the White House signals a major shift by authorizing ICE to use administrative warrants to enter homes of illegal aliens. Globally, the episode tracks Trump's push toward regime change in Cuba, the possible withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria amid ISIS prison breaks, the launch of Trump's new Board of Peace that could sideline the United Nations, and promising medical research showing red light therapy may prevent or reduce traumatic brain injury and CTE.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: January 23 2026 Wright Report, murder rate lowest on record, American trucker wages rise foreign drivers removed, GM reshoring from China Mexico, TikTok China ByteDance control, China Initiative failure espionage, Nathan's Famous Smithfield China, Minnesota ICE resistance Don Lemon judge, administrative warrants ICE homes, Cuba regime change Trump, Syria U.S. troop withdrawal ISIS prisons, Board of Peace Trump UN bypass, red light therapy CTE brain injury

What happens when sales slip, costs explode, and the market stays tough longer than anyone expected? How do you scale a freight brokerage without burning cash or losing focus?  In this episode, our returning guest from Thrivemodal, Kyle Wilson, is back to explain why founders must stay relentlessly focused on business development and how outsourcing operations to the Philippines cuts monthly costs while improving scalability and service quality. Kyle also shares a grounded outlook on the 2026 freight market, infrastructure-driven demand, global workforce integration through cloud logistics technology, and why combining elite sales talent with lean operations is the real competitive advantage for modern freight brokerages!   About Kyle Wilson For over a decade, I've been immersed in the dynamic worlds of strategic logistics and digital professionals, driven by an unwavering passion to help businesses thrive. As the founder of two successful companies, Thrivemodal and Yellow Diamond Logistics, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of seamless operations and a dedicated virtual workforce. At Thrivemodal, I've spearheaded the growth of a thriving virtual professional agency, connecting businesses across the US with exceptional talent from the Philippines. Our team of highly skilled global professionals seamlessly integrates into client operations, providing administrative, technical, and creative support that fuels business growth. My expertise in strategic logistics extends to Yellow Diamond Logistics, where I guide businesses in optimizing their supply chain operations. I relish the challenge of streamlining processes, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency, empowering my clients to achieve their strategic goals. Whether it's navigating the complexities of logistics or harnessing the power of global staffing, I'm committed to empowering businesses to reach their full potential. I believe in forging strong partnerships, fostering innovation, and cultivating a culture of excellence. When I'm not strategizing in the logistics landscape or steering the Thrivemodal ship, you'll find me exploring new horizons. Let's connect and explore how Yellow Diamond Logistics and Thrivemodal can contribute to the narrative of your business journey.   Connect with Kyle Website: https://thrivemodal.com/ / https://www.yellowdiamondconsulting.com/ Email: kyle@thrivemodal.com  

Going Long Podcast Episode 596: From Global Leader to Coachain Leaders Globally - Arnaud Chain  ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following:   [00:24 - 01:57] Billy welcomes and introduces today's special guest, Arnaud Chain. [01:57 - 09:03] Billy asks Arnaud to share more about himself in his own words. [09:03 - 13:44] Arnaud shares insights into how his international living experience and multinational working experience informed his worldview and skillsets which are leveraged in his coaching work today.  [13:44 - 25:14] Billy asks Arnaud what some key issues and recurring themes are that he identified which people often benefit from coaching for.  [25:14 - 31:55] Arnaud talks about the reasons behind and process of moving away from corporate to go it alone with his own business. [31:55 - 38:39] Billy asks Arnaud to describe any risks he was aware of in the process of leaving corporate and how he mitigated and navigated those risks.  [38:39 - 42:06] Arnaud shares the message he would like to hear from himself three years from now. [42:06 - 47:45] Billy sums up all we've learned from Arnaud today and asks him to share the best ways we can get in contact with him and find him online. [47:45 - 48:27] Billy wraps up the show   How best to get in touch with and find out more about Arnaud Chain: Email: arnaud.chain@yahoo.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnaud-chain/    If you're a corporate executive who wants to make your role optional, then grab your FREE ebook with Billy's proven 3 step process at:  www.makeitoptional.com What you can expect to get out of this ebook: Learn how to achieve corporate optionality Gain true control over your career Turn corporate skills into personal assets With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time. This free ebook gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today! Go to: www.makeitoptional.com Click the above link or just copy and paste the following directly into your browser to sign up and get your free ebook: https://www.makeitoptional.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p2olm  To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels

Gold and silver are shattering all-time highs — and the world's financial system is cracking under the pressure. As of Tuesday morning, January 20th, gold sits at a staggering $4,735 an ounce. Silver has surged to $93. This isn't a blip. It's a blaring siren.Questions on Protecting Your Wealth with Gold & Silver? Schedule a Strategy Call Here ➡️ https://calendly.com/itmtrading/podcastor Call 866-349-3310

Have you been told you're “too sensitive?” Do you struggle to complete tasks or projects? Have you given up trying to find out why life seems hard?In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Gilly Kahn reveals why many women with ADHD are stressing themselves to appear normal and how the clinical world's focus on young boys has left millions of women without answers.We talk about:The "Double Burden" of Success: Why high IQ and degrees often act as a barrier to diagnosis, leaving women to struggle in secret.RSD vs. Reality: Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria—not as a personality trait, but as a neurological response to a lifetime of negative feedback.Hormonal Interference: A look at how hormones affect ADHD and ADHD medicationsCreative Survival: Why habits labeled “quirky” might actually be high-level executive function workarounds.Dr. Gilly Kahn's websiteBook: Allow Me To Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women's ADHD  Dr Gilly Kahn on Instagram Support the showSunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1,000,000 downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite