Podcasts about Greyhound

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with the long-awaited demolition of Richmond's Greyhound station, plans for a housing development in Henrico County and a changing of the guard at Buskey Cider.

Parades et célébrations le 19 juin 2026 aux États-Unis : le pays célèbre Juneteenth : l'émancipation et la liberté pour tous les esclaves dans tous les États du pays annoncée en 1865 au Texas, dernier État à avoir appris la nouvelle. Une fête célébrée cette année à Paris aussi à l'Arrêt, le restaurant de la cheffe afro-américaine Mashama Bailey et Johno Morisano, un restaurant aux saveurs du sud des États-Unis, à l'image de celle proposée dans le restaurant original à Savannah dans l'État de Géorgie.  Mashama Bailey est notre invitée. Pour une autre lecture de l'émission, ces time codes ont été notés pour vous permettre d'aller directement aux sujets qui vous intéressent. L'émission s'ouvre à Savannah en Géorgie, chez Mashama Bailey, sous le porche de sa maison, un après-midi de printemps avec ses parents, à partager un petit goûter salé de pâté en croûte et de quiche, héritage de ses années françaises peut-être. Aux origines du goût. Avant d'être cheffe, Mashama Bailey est une enfant qui mange. Dans la cuisine de sa mère et surtout de sa grand-mère, elle découvre sans le savoir une certaine idée du goût : des produits de saison, du fait maison, et une cuisine ancrée dans le quotidien, une cuisine rurale et végétale, fraîche et intuitive, pas tout à fait l'image caricaturale de la cuisine de la soul food, et du Sud. (3'30) Les racines de cette cuisine se trouvent dans la nature même de la ville de Savannah, au sud-est des États-Unis, un port né il y a un peu plus de 2 siècles, un refuge pour de nombreuses communautés. Ce melting pot constitue le socle de la tradition culinaire avec un plat emblématique : le Country Captain. Les légumes au cœur de la cuisine du Sud (8'00) : Choux, feuilles de moutarde, navets, maïs, patates, douces… Les légumes, les greens sont un pilier, les marqueurs d'une identité culinaire et culturelle, et sa grand-mère les lui a transmis. Elle n'avait pas de jardin mais connaissait les maraichers, les jardiniers, les pêcheurs, et il y avait toujours une casserole sur le feu, quant à Mashama, elle passe sa vie dehors, à cueillir les fruits chauffés par le soleil à même l'arbre. C'est en France que le déclic opère (12'03), Mashama cheffe privée pour une famille new yorkaise a l'impression de régresser et saisit l'opportunité de partir en France, en Bourgogne, pour se former. Elle redécouvre en Bourgogne les marchés, cette proximité entre le champ et l'assiette. De retour à Savannah, Mashama part à la rencontre de cette vraie cuisine du Sud, dont le reflet n'est pas le poulet frit que le marketing propose à toutes les sauces -quand à l'origine, il s'agit d'un plat de fête très long à préparer. « Quand je suis rentrée, j'ai compris tout ce que j'avais à apprendre sur cette cuisine du Sud, et on ne pouvait pas l'apprendre dans les restaurants. Pour la découvrir et la goûter, il fallait rencontrer des gens, être invitée chez eux, regarder, pour apprendre ces recettes du Sud, comme les pains de maïs, ou le succotash, c'est un ragout de légumes d'été. »   Fière de ses racines africaines, qui l'honorent et l'obligent. (15'27) Mashama Bailey revendique aujourd'hui une cuisine personnelle, qui raconte l'histoire des Afro- Américains, de ses racines noires, et en valeur cet précieux. Elle insiste sur la nécessité de préserver et transmettre ces recettes, notamment auprès des jeunes générations. Elle rappelle le rôle fondamental des Afro-Américains dans la construction des États-Unis, de la société, et de la culture culinaire américaine, ce qu'elle s'emploie à mettre en valeur et transmettre. (21'28) Transmettre, préserver, honorer ses racines et la mémoire afro-américaine. La rencontre avec The GREY, la station de bus à Savannah. The Greyhound bus station, (22'10) une station construite et utilisée pendant la ségrégation. En allant la visiter, la cheffe très émue a ressenti étonnamment qu'il y avait eu de la joie dans l'espace réservé aux Noirs, aux « gens de couleur », elle a alors compris qu'elle allait à son tour faire résonner la joie dans cet endroit, et la mémoire d'un peuple, qu'elle allait cuisiner. La cheffe raconte sa relation amicale et d'associés avec Johno Morisano, (24'40) puis revient sur son restaurant parisien L'Arrêt, où elle cherche à faire découvrir une cuisine du Sud contemporaine et exigeante, adaptée au contexte français mais fidèle à ses racines. Puis il est question de Juneteenth, des raisons pour lesquelles beaucoup d'États américains connaissent encore mal cette fête, très largement célébrée dans le Sud, dans les États esclavagistes, et de la fête organisée à Paris ! Johno Mosisano et Mashama Bailey ont ouvert l'Arrêt à Paris, 36 rue de l'Université, dans le 7ème arrondissement. Mashama Bailey a été sacrée meilleure cheffe des États-Unis le 13 juin 2022, par la fondation James Beard, soit plus haute distinction gastronomique du pays. La série Chef's table avec Mashama Bailey série qui a contribué à révéler la cheffe américaine. Le livre : Black, white and the Grey, éditions Random House. ► Pour aller plus loin : - Black Food, de Bryant Terry, Hachette cuisine - Shrimps and Grits, plat emplématique du Sud, ces crevettes et ce gruau de maïs, nous en avions parlé avec Mashama ici - Les racines africaines de la cuisine américaine - High on the hod, de Jessica B Harris et la série Netflix inspirée du livre : La part du lion en français. Programmation musicale : - Pata pata, de Miriam Makeba - Georgia on my mind, de Ray Charles. La recette :

Paul Hennessy - English Greyhound Derby Winning Trainer chats to CRKC 07.06.2026

On this one we talk about Justice, thrift store finds, music we liked as kids, doing SHOTS (at the doctor), getting new holes, a book shelving simulator, dog paintings, and more! Do you hate ads but love this show? Do you want an incredible deal on access to our entire 5 year backlog of video and ad-free episodes for TWO DOLLARS A MONTH? Then check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Kick us $5 a month and you even get a MINISODE every week, too. AND access to the fan discord, which is cool and fun. It's a steal. We literally shouldn't be doing this. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht and Leighton at @buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2012, 19-year-old Stevie Bates vanished after calling her mother from a Greyhound bus during a layover in Pittsburgh; she made it back to New York but never made it home. Eight years later, her skeletal remains were discovered wrapped in a blanket at an abandoned house in Queens, the same property where her boyfriend had reportedly been squatting. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum welcomes Stevie’s cousin, Isis Jannierre, to discuss who Stevie was, what her family believed from the beginning, and why the case still raises questions about the timeline, suspect behavior, lost investigative time, lost evidence, and the people who may still know what happened. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl McCollum opens Zone 7 with Stevie Bates’ 2012 disappearance, her final call home, and the Port Authority sighting that confirmed she made it back to New York (1:15) Isis Jannierre joins Zone 7 to establish Stevie’s victimology through the eyes of her family (2:30) Who Stevie was: a gifted student, creative thinker, devoted daughter, and young woman with aspirations (5:15) Hunter College, Occupy Wall Street, and the independent life Stevie was building before she vanished (6:45) Eight years later, Stevie’s skeletal remains are found wrapped in a blanket at an abandoned property in Glendale, Queens (7:30) Why Stevie’s family never believed she intentionally disappeared (11:45) Decomposition, lost evidence, and the unresolved questions of how Stevie died (12:30) Isis pushes back on the drug-use theory and explains Stevie’s role in Brandon Klosterman’s life (15:30) Stevie’s plan to collect her belongings, the end of the relationship, and the family’s working theory (16:45) Deleted messages, squatting, and behavior that raised questions around Brandon Klosterman (25:00) The location of Stevie’s remains raises new questions about missing crime scenes, lost witnesses, and who may still know the truth (28:30) Sheryl presses for the answers Stevie’s family deserves: a clearer timeline, a confirmed alibi, and an explanation for the deleted messages Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. Isis Jannierre is the cousin of Stevie Bates and joins Zone 7 to help bring renewed attention to Stevie’s unresolved case and encourage anyone with information to come forward. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com● X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For almost two years, there have been questions about the future of Chicago's downtown bus terminal. Flix, the parent company of Greyhound, has been on a month-to-month lease with the private owners since 2024, contributing to concerns about long-term access for the 500,000 riders it serves annually. Mayor Johnson has presented an ordinance to purchase the terminal for $19 million. Host Jacoby Cochran is joined by contributors Anna DeShawn and Brandon Pope to discuss the details. Plus, check out Anna's new and growing Chicagoland lesbian business directory and the Movies in the Park summer schedule. Good News: Rooftop Cinema Club and Millennium Park Movies  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this June 3 episode: Enjoy Illinois American Writers Museum Chicago Public Library Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Ian Fortune and Paul Lawrence are back one final time to share their final bets for the 2026 English Greyhound Derby. 18+ | BeGambleAware

Hosts Pastor Robert Baltodano and Pastor Lloyd Pulley Question Timestamps: Daniel, email (1:54) - Why would so many Christians be susceptible to calls to kill Jews, when this goes against the Bible? Kerry, KY (4:56) - Is frankincense still used today? Who uses it? If it isn't used anymore, when did we stop using it? Were Adam and Eve forgiven? Will they be in heaven? Dani, SC (9:08) - If a believer and an unbeliever are living together and are planning to get married, what should a pastor encourage them to do? americafirst360, YouTube (11:04) - Does my tithing have to go to a church, or can it go to people in need? Rose, YouTube (13:42) - Can you explain Leviticus 19 verse 28? Charles, HI (16:05) - Could you explain the 144,000? Carrie, YouTube (18:49) - Do you think Manasseh is in heaven? Thomas, NJ (20:37) - Can you explain Daniel 12 verse 4? Is Revelation the same material that Daniel had to seal up? Maggie, NJ (23:00) - What do you think about the book of Enoch? Is it something Christians should read? Naz, YouTube (25:27) - How many prophecies predicted by Jesus have come to pass? How many are yet to be fulfilled? Lucinda, YouTube (33:36) - Will Jewish people accept Jesus as the Messiah? Will Catholics recognize Jesus as their savior instead of Mary? Ken, CA (36:24) - Is there anything in the Bible that says whether we should or should not worship with syncopated music? Carrie, YouTube (39:40) - Do you think Jesus will return within the next one thousand years? Angela, email (41:21) - When Jesus rules over the Millennial Kingdom, will the Earth be in a clean and restored state? Teri, email (42:58) - Why did Adam not stop Eve from eating the fruit? Would the Earth have been different if Adam hadn't eaten the fruit but Eve did? Peter, email (45:09) - Is God not pleased with eating pork? Enriquez, HI (47:26) - Can you explain what God expects of believers in the future? GreyHound_2026, YouTube (49:40) - What is a Christian's responsibility to Israel, except to pray for the peace of Jerusalem? Frank, NJ (52:39) - What is your opinion on worship music that repeats the same phrase over and over? Ask Your Questions: Call: 888-712-7434 Email: Answers@bbtlive.org

http://www.copperplatemailorder.com                                 Copperplate Podcast 318                                presented by Alan O'Leary                                             JUNE 2026                             www.copperplatemailorder.com 1. GERRY DVER:  The Bath Set. Diversions 2. TEADA: Sarah's Delight/Paddy Sean Nancy's/Give the Girl her 4 Pence.    Inné Amárach   3. OISIN MacDIARMADA:Jackson's Morning Brush/The Rambling Pitchfork. Ar an bhFidil 4. LORCÁN MacMATHUNA:  Na Táilliuri.   Rógaire Dubh 5. CEOLTÓIRI CHULANN:  The Whinny Hills of Leitrim.   Ó Raida sa Gaiety6. MAURICE LENNON:   The Road to Garrison/The Blackberry Blossom. The Little Ones 7. LIAM O'FLYNN:  The Humours of Kiltyclogher/Julia Clifford's.  The Pipers Call                        8. RITA GALLAGHER: Oh, The Marraige. May Morning Dew9. ELAINE REILLY & DAITHI GORMLEY: Sheridan's Tap Room/Sheridan's Reel.  Epiphany 10. EAMONN COTTER:The Cottage in the Grove/The Ladies Pantalettes.Trad Music from Clare 11. DANNY MEEHAN:  Kitty Shean's Barndance/Jamsey Byrne's Downfall.  Navvy on the Shore 12. TIM DENNEHY:  Be Still as You Are Beautiful.  Old Boots & Flying Sandals13. MICK & AOIFE O'BRIEN & EMER MAYOCK: Coffee & Tea/O'Sullivan's Fancy.                    More Tunes from Goodman Manuscripts 14. GERRY HANLEY:The Land of Sunshine/Mulhaire's No9/Laura Mulhaire's.In The Middle of It. 15. CILLIAN VALLELY & MICHAEL DOOCEY:           Mickey Callaghan's Fancy/The Glentown Reel/The Fair Haired Boy/O'Reilly's Greyhound.             The Yew & The Orchard 16. DAVE SHERIDAN: The Hut in the Bog/Tom Dowd's Fave/The Trip to Cullenstown.             Drivin' Leitrim Timber

In this unaired edition of The Update with Brandon Julien from January 30, 2026, we remember January the only way it deserves: by letting it end without guilt, closure, or a dramatic goodbye montage. No final speech, no sentimental music, no “what did we learn?” moment. January came in loud, stayed too long, and now we are kindly escorting it to the exit.We start with Super Bowl 60, where the matchup may be historic, exciting, and full of storylines—but for Jets fans, it is once again an annual emotional hostage situation. This is the one Sunday where everyone else gets wings, commercials, halftime performances, and hope, while Jets fans find themselves rooting for the meteor because no matter who wins, somehow, some way, they still lose. We take a look at the game, the hype, the fan pain, and why being a Jets fan during Super Bowl season is basically watching your ex thrive on national television.Then we pivot to Law & Order: SVU, where a suspect makes the bold decision to run from the police at the Port Authority, apparently believing the bus terminal was a gateway to freedom, reinvention, and possibly a Greyhound ticket to Florida. Unfortunately, his escape plan hit a scheduling issue—specifically, a bus. We break down the chaos, the very New York energy of the whole thing, and how trying to flee justice through Port Authority is already a bad idea before you even factor in traffic, delays, and the fact that the building itself feels like it has seen too much.And finally, in The Last Word, we close the book on January with the reminder we all needed: the month does not get a performance review, an explanation, or a farewell tour. You do not need to justify how tired you are. You do not need to prove that you used the month correctly. You showed up, you survived, and that is enough. January is not your boss, it is not your landlord, and it is not entitled to a meeting on your calendar. As of this unaired January 30th episode, January is officially off the clock.

Ian Fortune and Paul Lawrence return for the penultimate 2026 Greyhound Derby Matchbook Podcast. 18+ | BeGambleAware

The Greyhound industry in NZ is about to dissolve, but a last-minute plan could see some of the dogs continue racing across the ditch A charter flight full of greyhounds bound for a racing life in Australia is not illegal - and not confirmed yet - but critics say the plan doesn't match the spirit of an industry banFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

From August, Greyhound racing will be illegal here. The move follows several critical reviews of the industry and concerns around animal welfare in the industry. A Transition Agency's been set up to help rehome up to 2000 dogs and is responsible for their welfare until then. Meanwhile Greyhound Racing New Zealand's floating the idea of taking up to 70 dogs, on a charter flight to Queensland Australia, where racing is still legal. Greyhound Racing New Zealand chief executive Edward Rennell spoke to Lisa Owen.

The following article of the Finance & Fintech industry is: 'World Cup Economics: How Capital Markets Are Pricing Tournament' by Renato Campos, CEO, Greyhound Trading. 

Just weeks out from the end of greyhound racing in New Zealand, a secretive charter flight plan is raising eyebrows. It’s understood a number of dogs are being prepped for a trip across the ditch before the sport’s banned here. But, why now? What about the welfare of these animals? And is this just a last ditch effort to make some cash before it’s lights out for the industry. Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior investigative reporter Michael Morrah is with us to unpack what he’s uncovered, and what it says about the final days of greyhound racing in New Zealand. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talk Sport with LKOR + Fri. at the KKI Greyhound Stadium 22.05.2026

Ian Fortune and Paul Lawrence preview the Greyhound Derby Quarter-Finals. 18+ | BeGambleAware

Ian Fortune and Paul Lawrence review last week's heats and share their best bets for Round 2 of the Greyhound Derby this weekend. Subscribe for free to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3TpGzk1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews. 18+ | BeGambleAware

NEW BOOK -- The Price of Becoming Buy it -- www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. Jim Collins is the author of some of the most influential business books ever written — Good to Great, Built to Last, and Great by Choice. His concepts have become part of the leadership vocabulary. Level 5 Leadership. The Flywheel. First Who, Then What. The Hedgehog Concept. He spent more than a decade at Stanford as a professor and has advised CEOs, four-star generals, and heads of state. His new book is What to Make of a Life: Cliffs, Fog, Fire, and the Self-Knowledge Imperative. It is the product of ten years of research and is the most personal thing he has ever written. We flew to Boulder, Colorado, to record this one in person with Jim. Key Learnings Jim's grandfather wrote his own death story. Jimmy Collins was a test pilot in the 1930s. He told Jim's grandmother, Dolores, that if he died, she should pull the last chapter from his desk and publish it. He died in a test crash. After the service, she pulled out the chapter. The title was "I'm Dead." The last chapter, written in first person, described the plane coming out of the sky, the screaming wings, the crash. The final words, by his own pen: "I am dead now." For seven decades, his grandmother never cried. When Jim asked her in her nineties to tell the story of his grandfather, she cried and said, "Thank you for that. I've never cried before." She'd been a single mom in the middle of the Depression. Of all the things Jim feels good about in his life, asking her to tell that story before she died at almost 100 years old is one he's most proud of. A cliff is an event that alters the trajectory of your life and forces you to reconstruct everything that comes after. Jim's first big cliff: he lost his father while his father was still alive. Jim's father took the family to San Francisco in the 1960s. They lived a few houses down from Haight Street. When a man was shot dead on their doorstep, Jim's mom moved them to Boulder. They lived in a cold basement with cots and a hot plate. They couldn't afford a Christmas tree, so Jim and his brother rolled a boulder into the basement and called it their Christmas rock. The Greyhound bus moment. In high school, Jim took a Thanksgiving turkey on a Greyhound bus down to New Mexico, where his father was living in an adobe hut with a dirt floor. He had this romantic vision: they'd cook the turkey, share Thanksgiving, bond as father and son. The whole weekend, his father had no interest in him. He spent it trying to convince Jim to convince his grandmother to give him money. On the bus ride home, looking out the window into the fog, Jim realized: there will never, ever be a father there. No male role models. No frameworks. No guidance. "I've got this one life. What do I do with it?" The inflection point in Jim's life is Joanne. They got engaged four days after their first date. He'd admired her from afar for years but never had the courage to ask her out. Once they were together, Jim began a conscious process: I need to become a person worthy of being married to her. He didn't know exactly what that meant or how to get there. But he knew that was the work. Forty-six years later, it's still a never-ending journey. What Joanne does brilliantly: she sees what needs attention. Jim is encoded to hear it. Someone once asked Joanne what she thought Jim's greatest strength was. She said: "Jim takes critical feedback better than any person I've ever met." Joanne sees what needs attention. Jim hears it. Then they adapt and adjust. That's the inner flywheel of their marriage. Circle the wagons together. Guns pointing out, never at each other. When life gets really difficult, whether it's disease or other cliffs. You are always together. Always on the inside of the wagons. Never aimed at each other. Joanne won the 1985 Hawaii Ironman by 92 seconds. With a hamstring injury that limited her running training to 16 miles a week, she came off the bike with a 10-minute lead. Then mile by mile, the lead shrank. Nine minutes. Eight. Seven. With a few miles left, she stopped in the middle of the lava field, massaging her legs, almost pleading with them to run. She looked up at the sky. Then her gaze fixed somewhere down the road. She started to run. You're racing for self-respect. Joanne told Jim afterward: in the end, you're racing to know that you couldn't have run a step faster. Only you'll know. If you know you couldn't have run a step faster, that's actually winning. When Jim writes, he's on the lava fields. When he finishes a book, he wants to know he couldn't have written one sentence better. When you're on the lava fields, this is the moment you want to quit. Don't. Writing is thinking. When the writing isn't working, the thinking isn't clear. Go back to the data. Find the through-line. There are three types of luck: What luck. A cancer diagnosis. A guitar left in an empty house. An event that breaks your way. Who luck. The people who walk into your life. Joanne. Morten Hansen. Jerry Porras. Bill Lazier. Zeit luck. When what you're doing intersects with the surrounding zeitgeist. Jimmy Page was in Surrey when the British rock explosion happened. Luck is an event you didn't cause, with significant consequences, and an element of surprise. The big winners weren't luckier. They had a higher return on luck. What you do with luck events matters more than the luck itself. Bill Lazier: the closest thing to a father Jim ever had. Jim ended up in Bill's class at Stanford because the class he was trying to take was full. The random course-sorting mechanism threw him into the first class Bill ever taught. Pure WHO luck. Jim did not cause that.  Discover your encodings. An encoding is a durable capacity of your intrinsic construction that resides within, awaiting discovery through the experiences of life.  Jim has done over 300 online courses on every imaginable subject. Constitutional law. Napoleon. World War I. The history of China. He started them to learn how to teach. Then his curiosity took over. That's what an encoding looks like in the wild. You have a constellation of encodings. Like stars. When your life captures a bright set of those encodings, you're in frame. When it doesn't, you're out of frame. The same person can look amazing in frame and not very amazing out of frame. The most important finding from this book: don't follow anyone else's advice. Their advice is well-meaning. It may have worked beautifully for them. But it worked for them because it flowed from their encodings. And their encodings are not your encodings. Barbara McClintock and Grace Hopper. Two women who won the Nobel Prize and shaped computer science. McClintock was encoded for solitary work. She didn't even have a phone. She heard about her Nobel Prize on the radio. Hopper was encoded to work through people. She kept a pirate flag in her office and once stole furniture for her team in the middle of the night. Two completely different encodings. What they shared: their lives were in alignment with their encodings. Leadership is the art of getting people to want to do what must be done. It's not a trait. It's a choice. Anyone in any organization can lead, depending on their desire to make a difference. Nobody needs to wait for a title. Ryan's encoding is "the relentless persistence of invitation." Jim observed that Ryan has incredible encodings for what he'd describe as attractive persistence. Not pushy. Not aggressive. But persistent and welcoming. The invitation never goes away. The way you lead should be different from everyone else. Because you are encoded differently. Trust your encodings, not their playbook. Roger Sherman saved the U.S. Constitution. Twice. He created the bicameral legislature compromise. He insisted the Bill of Rights be amendments, not rewrites. Yet most people don't know his name. He almost never spoke. He listened in committees and waited for the precise moment to introduce just the right point to turn American history. Quiet. Behind the scenes. Uncharismatic. Unglamorous. Enormously effective. That was his encoding. You should largely ignore what other successful leaders did. It's marvelous to listen to. It might give you ideas. But everything that worked for them reflected their encodings, not yours. The work isn't to copy their playbook. The work is to discover your encodings and trust them. The color of Jim's fire changed. When he was younger, his fuel was rage, fury, and a sense of terror with no safety net. He used to worry that if he ever lost it, he'd lose his drive. What replaced it was a different kind of fire: the joy of curiosity, of being lost in giant projects, of marvelous conversations, of sharing what he's learned. His drive is higher than ever. It just feels a lot better now. The 3x3 reflective practice. After almost any conversation, teaching moment, or significant interaction, Jim writes down three things that went well and three things he could have done better. He's done it for years. He's now systematizing it. He doesn't pause to celebrate. He pauses to learn quickly and move on. At the top of Jim's notes for this conversation: "The biggest reminder for today, reconnecting with an old friend." That's the celebration. What could be a better celebration than reconnecting with somebody you've had marvelous conversations with? Reflection Questions What is your most significant cliff? What did you reconstruct on the other side, and what are you still rebuilding? What are your encodings? Not what you've been told you should be, but what genuinely flows from your intrinsic construction. When have you felt most in frame? Like Jim with Joanne, is there a person or purpose you are actively trying to become worthy of? What would that work look like this week? More Learning #397: Jim Collins - Creating Your Generosity Flywheel, Make the Trust Wager (Part 1)#398: Jim Collins - Creating Your Generosity Flywheel, Make the Trust Wager (Part 2) #216: Jim Collins - How to Go From Good to Great  

Aunteas Kerel, Dawon, and Tequila (the other Jerell) are back! From the streets of Bordeaux to the downfall of Spirit Airlines, In this episode, they discuss: * House Hunting in Europe: Auntea Dawon shares the details of searching for a home in London and France, and why Italy was a "no-go" due to its conservative and racist reputation. * The Death of Spirit Airlines: Why the "Greyhound of the sky" is disappearing and how it's making travel prices for the "Dallas Gays" and everyone else sky-high. * The Janet Jackson Bracket: In honor of Ms. Jackson turning 60, they go head-to-head in the "If You're Nasty" bracket challenge to crown her ultimate hit. * Political Urgency: Why we need the 10 million Black folks who didn't vote last time to show up and "turn this motherf***er out" in 2026!!! So, Get Them Cups Reeady! Tea Stamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:18 – Taco Tuesday & Celebrating with Blanco & Jose  02:53 – House Hunting in Bordeaux 06:27 – Why Italy is a "No-Go" for Black & Gay Perspective  11:44 – Oysters 14:45 – Mexico City vs. Puerto Vallarta 19:43 – R.I.P. Spirit Airlines  27:16 – Minoritea Report Presents: The Ms. Jackson If You're Nasty Bracket!  1:01:05 – Benediction  

This week on Bark Back, your dogs steal the show… from Mavis and her AI-generated punk band, to birthday girl Keris, Sherlock's genius cardboard box game, and more brilliant listener stories. Plus, Jack reacts to a photo documenting his unexpected new career as an influencer, Dolly gets some heartfelt love, and your messages help solve a few dog dilemmas along the way.Keep your emails, videos and voice notes coming - Fridays is all about you. Become part of our "Off The Lead" Pack on Patreon: patreon.com/omdpodSee Seann live: seannwalsh.comSee Jack at the Palladium: jackdeecomedy.comJoin more than 185,000 people in signing the petition to shut down MBR Acres: https://act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mbr_acresEmail us: hello@omdpod.comFollow us on IG: @omdpod @juniperomd @thecampbeagle @animal.rising00:00 Welcome to Bark Back00:29 Mavis the puppy inspired by Oh My Dog!01:13 The AI dog punk band (and what roles Dolly, Juniper & Mildred would play)03:29 Esther's birthday girl Keris the Sheepoo04:55 Sherlock the Greyhound and the cardboard box game06:43 Doris takes on Floor Lasagna 2.007:20 Update on The Cinnamon Trust and Dolly's return home07:52 Jack Dee… influencer?08:48 Listener advice about Dolly and her eyesight10:50 Jack's love for Dolly gets listeners emotional11:53 Juniper's Toblerone drama - more chocolate horror stories12:37 Listener reaction to the Animal Rising episode14:10 Doggy Easter eggs… and failing as paw-rents15:05 How to get in touch + Patreon#OhMyDogPodcast #BarkBack #JackDee #SeannWalsh #DogPodcast #DogLovers #DogStories #PetPodcast #BritishPodcast #ComedyPodcast #DogParents #PuppyLife #RescueDogs

PJ talks to Philip Peake on their fundraisers information night 6.30pm tonight at the Curraheen track Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Fortune and Paul Lawrence review last week's heats and share thier best bets for Round 2 of the Greyhound Derby this weekend. Subscribe for free to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3TpGzk1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews. 18+ | BeGambleAware

Trump squeezes the IRGC and launches Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, while over the weekend, the airline that made flying feel like a Greyhound bus with wings… is now history. LEAVE ROOM FOR JESUS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vjkc6JOSck   Spirit Airlines crashes and burns.

On Short-Cuts Dan Slevin reviews: Exit 8 Japanese film where a man is stuck in a looping subway puzzle, Greyhound & Finch – Tom Hanks in WWII naval thriller + post-apocalyptic road trip with a robot and One Life staring Anthony Hopkins as Nicholas Winton who saved hundreds of Jewish children.On this week's edition of Short-Cuts Nights resident screen critic Dan Slevin reviews:IN CINEMASExit 8 - A Japanese man on his way to work is trapped in a mysterious loop while trying to escape the subway. Solving the puzzles will lead him to Exit 8 but any failure takes him all the way back to Exit 0.PAID STREAMINGGreyhound (2020) & Finch (2021) - Two Tom Hanks-led films: Greyhound is a tense World War II naval drama following a rookie commander navigating U-boat attacks in the Atlantic, while Finch is a post-apocalyptic road story about a dying inventor building a robot to care for his dog as they journey across a ravaged America.FREE STREAMING – Māori+One Life - the superb drama starring Anthony Hopkins as Nicholas Winton, who - as a younger man played by Johnny Flynn - saved hundreds of Jews from Nazi-occupied Prague.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Ian Fortune and Paul Lawrence return for the 2026 Greyhound Derby, which kicks off this weekend. Subscribe for free to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3TpGzk1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews. 18+ | BeGambleAware

On this week's edition of Short-Cuts Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin reviews: Exit 8 (in cinema), Greyhound and Finch (digital rentals) and One Life (Māori+).

A new government agency set up to wind down greyhound racing and help with rehoming of more than 1500 dogs has been meeting with industry leaders. Greyhound Racing Transition Agency Heather Simpson spoke to Lisa Owen.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz updates plans by the Johnson Administration to purchase and run Chicago's downtown Greyhound terminal.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz updates plans by the Johnson Administration to purchase and run Chicago's downtown Greyhound terminal.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz updates plans by the Johnson Administration to purchase and run Chicago's downtown Greyhound terminal.

A number of years ago, I wrote a blog post comparing practice styles to two breeds of dogs: a German Shepherd and a Greyhound. This was my metaphor for discussing a topic I found really hard to address with my students, the fact that their natural practice style was a determining factor in the speed of their progress. Let me explain. I had some students who were committed to doing everything correctly and as a consequence learned carefully and thoroughly, but rather slowly. I had other students who wanted to play the music right away. Their enthusiasm and energy got them to the finish line quickly, but we often had to go back to pick up some important points they had missed along the way. Both learning styles were good, to a certain point. But at that certain point, each style needed to incorporate the strengths of the other one in order to get the music to the finish line. So to help my students understand this better, I chose two wonderful dog breeds as representations of the two learning styles, a German shepherd and a greyhound, both wonderful dogs with very different characteristics. While the German shepherds maintain order and discipline, the greyhounds race to the finish. My goal was to give my students a non-judgmental way to think about the way they liked to learn and inspire them to step outside their comfort zone a little so that they could make more predictable progress and enjoy the process a little more.  It seemed to work, to capture the imagination of harpists who had felt they were missing something but weren't sure exactly what it was. A few years later, when I started this podcast, I added a third breed of dog, the beagle, the joyful investigator, into the mix. In fact, that podcast episode was the very first episode of the show, and you'll find the link to that in today's show notes. What I want to do today is to talk about what to do when your practice style needs to shift, or when you find yourself drawn to a new way of practicing that's different from your usual style. Of course, I'll review the traits of all three breeds of practice styles and I'd like to add a fourth, too, the golden retriever.  By the end of our show today, you should have a pretty clear idea of your primary practice style and why it works for you, when it doesn't work for you, and how to step into the shoes, or should I say, paws, of another breed when you need to. It's a different lighthearted look at your practice today. Oh, yes…I'll share my own practice breed with you too, although maybe you can guess. We'll see if you're right! Links to things I think you might be interested in that were mentioned in the podcast episode:  Episode 1 of the podcast: Find Your Practice Style: Style No. 3 "The Beagle" My Harp Mastery member resource: Practice Routine Refresh class Harpmastery.com Get involved in the show! Send your questions and suggestions for future podcast episodes to me at podcast@harpmastery.com Looking for a transcript for this episode? Did you know that if you subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts you will have access to their transcripts of each episode? LINKS NOT WORKING FOR YOU? FInd all the show resources here: https://www.harpmastery.com/blog/Episode-257  

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with the first home game at CarMax Park, the redevelopment of the old Greyhound Station and the Southside Speedway's master plan.

Episode: The Garden Route, South Africa Today's episode is an FAQ on what the Garden Route is, a bit about the route, and my mistakes on it. The FAQ is: What is the Garden Route? It sounds lovely, but what is it actually? Answer:  The Garden Route is a re-branded name for a region in Africa. It's a 190-mile stretch of South Africa's southeastern coast, stretching from Mossel Bay to the Storms River. It is a popular tourist road trip known for lush forests, dramatic mountain scenery, lakes, and sandy beaches. The area features a mild, year-round temperate climate, making it a premier, safe destination for outdoor activities. I drove it in 2025, all on the left side of the road, in a rental car, and there were almost no traffic lights or even traffic. Listen to the full episode to learn how I got a traffic ticket and what happened later. 60-second confidence challenge Your challenge today is the Confidence Challenge on the Garden Route Driving on the left side of the road was a huge challenge for me. To do it well, think of big right turns and small left turns. Follow the car in front of you if you get mixed up. It should be practiced on local streets before you enter a busy city, like Cape Town, South Africa. If you like today's Confidence Challenge, my book series delves deeper into getting around in Step 4 travel, while moving through the 5 steps to solo travel, from easy to more challenging, with foreign language communication tips. Find Books A, and B and soon C, on the website​​ at https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com/ or on Amazon. It's a several-part series. Today's destination is the Garden Route, South Africa. Today we're heading to one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world — The Garden Route in South Africa, just about six to seven hours from Cape Town. I was inspired by Rose from our Bucket List Travel Series and had to visit for my own experience. Six hours of driving sounds long. But here's the question: when was the last time you permitted yourself to take the scenic road? And I split it into two days of driving. You can drive it yourself as I did, or take a Greyhound bus, which is comfortable and reliable. If you prefer less stress, the bus is a solid option. But driving gives you flexibility — and plenty of lessons. And the buses weren't flexible with their pickup times, like one am, which isn't my idea of a convenient pickup at a bus stop. I left Fish Hoek in the Cape Town area at 8 a.m. on a Sunday. Within thirty minutes, the coast was visible — waves crashing, sand drifting across the road, endless sky. And yes, you'll also see contrasts. There are informal settlements along the way. Women carrying water jugs. Shacks near beaches. South Africa is breathtaking — and complex. Once I found the N2 — after missing a turn and driving nearly an hour too far — the journey truly began. Note to self: don't rely only on instinct. Download your maps offline. And don't speed. Tickets are expensive. My first major stop was Knysna (NICE-nuh) Heads — two dramatic cliffs guarding a lagoon entrance. I is spelled: K N Y S N A. Knysna means NICE-nuh (/ˈnaɪznə/), with a silent 'K'. It is a Khoikhoi word meaning "place of wood" or "fern leaves," and it is located in the Western Cape of South Africa. The views from above the cliffs are unforgettable. It's hard to describe, but picture what Robinson Curuso (spelling) may have seen from his travels. Then on to Plettenberg Bay, where I walked Lookout Beach. Here you will see Volleyball games, rustic beach restaurants, and wide open space. If you swim, check the tides — and yes, the water is cold, but refreshing. Around 17°C in some areas, and slightly warmer than Fish Hoek. For nature lovers, Robberg Nature Reserve is worth the small entrance fee — about 65 Rand or 4 dollars.  I hiked partway. It's rocky and slippery, so take care. I saw seals — hundreds of them — birds soaring, and even a whale in the distance. I walked over 16,000 steps that day. Alone. Strong. Capable. And here's something beautiful: I stayed at a simple hostel in Sedgefield — about $25 a night. The owner made us dinner. My roommate, Mary, from Germany, had been traveling solo for 12 months. She quit her corporate logistics job and became, as she said, "the package." She left for Kazakhstan the next morning. Inspiring, isn't it? On the drive back toward Cape Town, I saw baboons crossing the road — mothers with babies on their backs: cows, sheep, rolling hills. One truck had spilled cement across the highway. Life happens. Stay alert. Top speed is 120 kilometers per hour. You pass on the right. Big sweeping turns. It's not a casual drive; it requires focus. Now, while you're near Cape Town, consider booking a private taxi driver for a full-day tour if you don't want to drive on the left side of the road as I did. Include Chapman's Peak Drive, Boulders Beach to see penguins, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and sunset atop Table Mountain. You can hike up via Platteklip Gorge or Skeleton Gorge (which includes ladders) and take the cable car down if your knees prefer that option. There is no shame in the cable car. Add a visit to Stellenbosch wine country, Blaauwklippen for its weekend market, Guardian Peak for views, or Ernie Els for something more upscale. And don't miss the (oh-RUN-yuh-zicht) Oranjezicht City Farmers Market on a Saturday morning. Here's the mistake some first-time visitors make: they rush the Garden Route. This is not a checklist destination. It's a rhythm. It's Youth Day celebrations on June 16th. It's cheering runners at a 10K before you can drive out because your house sits on the course. It's dinner with strangers who become friends. The Garden Route reminds you that solo does not mean alone. If you are 50-plus and wondering whether the Garden Route drive is "too much," I would gently challenge that thought. With preparation, awareness, and pacing, it's absolutely doable. And unforgettable. AI was used to select some of the suggestions for this episode.   Connect with Dr. Travelbest 5 Steps to Solo Travel website Dr. Mary Travelbest X Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest on YouTube In the news  

Murph & Andy are back on a Monday—and somehow they've got Final Four basketball, transfer portal chaos, AND a bracket of the worst public bathrooms imaginable.

Larry Ostola speaks with Dan Black about his book Oceans of Fate. The remarkable story of how one ship — doomed by war — intersected lives and crossed into history. Completed in 1913 for Canadian Pacific, the Empress of Asia plied the oceans for nearly 30 years. Built for long-haul ocean travel during peace-time, she saw wartime service as an armed merchant cruiser and troopship before Japanese dive-bombers destroyed her in 1942. Through the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression, she brought continents and people together, delivering mail and multimillion-dollar consignments of silk. As a luxurious passenger liner, she was a “Greyhound of the Pacific,” braving epic storms and smashing transpacific speed records. From stokehold to bridge, steerage to first-class staterooms, she steamed with a kaleidoscope of lives, including courageous and recalcitrant crew, immigrants and refugees seeking a better life or relief from disaster, drug smugglers, weapons dealers, and the idle and not-so-idle rich. This is the dramatic story of how that one ship and the lives of those on board intersected during a tumultuous period of world history, culminating in her sinking off Singapore in the Second World War. Dan Black is the former editor of Legion Magazine, and author or co-author of three previous books, including Harry Livingstone's Forgotten Men: Canadians and the Chinese Labour Corps in the First World War, published 2019. He lives near Ottawa. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

On this episode, Heather is at the LA studio and welcoming her first live callers! These hussies really bring some wild spring break Absolutely Not's to Heather and we are forever changed! We have callers that were down at the Villages, on a hetero bachelor party in Baltimore, wheelin' and dealin' in Daytona as a newly crowned amateur stripper, a near miss on girls gone wild Gen Xer and someone who voluntarily went on a Greyhound for over 24 hours.Episode Sponsors:Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/absolutely. Make sure to use our URL so they know we sent you.Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/ABSOLUTELY! #honeylovepodLearn more about Camp Unwritten under Limited-Time Offers at experiences.hyatt.com.Visit yasso.com/absolutely to enter and upgrade your freezer! Find full giveaway details, rules, and regulations. Yasso awarded as product coupons. No purchase necessary. Open to 50 US/DC, 18+. Ends 11:59pm ET 4/30. Rules: Yasso.com/ABSOLUTELYReady for your own reset? For a limited time, Prolon is offering Absolutely Not listeners 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit ProlonLife.com/absolutely to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You are about to become intimately familiar with a previously unknown golf course. For decades, Augusta Municipal Golf Course was the scruffy public track where the locals played. The poor kids from the housing projects next door called it the Patch. A few years ago, Augusta National adopted the course and poured a ton of resources back into it. Next week, the shiny new Patch course will be unveiled to a flood of headlines. But in order to understand where it is today, we must understand the course's past. For that, Dr. Gregory McCord sat down with host Tom Coyne. McCord was one of those housing-project kids, and he's written a book about growing up in the Patch. He gives us the real story of life at the course, from stealing golf balls as a kid, to the summer job there that inspired him to better things, to the chance birdie on 16 that put him on a Greyhound to a college scholarship. As the golf world turns to Augusta National, this is the rare time that a story happening outside its gates might be even more interesting.The Golfer's Journal and this podcast are made possible by reader support. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider becoming a member here: https://glfrsj.nl/MembershipsYTThe Golfer's Journal Podcast is presented by Titleist. 

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison discusses the last two cantos of the Purgatorio (32-33) with Joshua Charles of Eternal Christendom and Dr. Frank Grabowski of Holy Family Classical School. We are reading the ODYSSEY NEXT! Check out our 12-week schedule.See our collection of written guides to the great books!Check out Joshua Charles' Eternal Christendom.Check out Holy Family Classical School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.They explore the symbolic significance of Beatrice's role in guiding Dante through his spiritual journey, highlighting her as a representation of divine grace and wisdom. The conversation also touches on the allegorical elements of the sacred tree and the griffin, which symbolize Christ and the intertwining of spiritual and temporal authority.The episode further examines the complex allegories of spiritual and temporal power, focusing on themes of judgment, schism, and the corruption within the church. The guests discuss Dante's critique of ecclesiastical corruption, particularly involving figures like Boniface VIII and the Avignon Papacy, and how these historical contexts are woven into the narrative. The prophetic visions of church corruption, represented by the harlot and the coming hero, the Greyhound, are analyzed for their implications on Dante's vision of divine justice and societal renewal. The discussion is enriched with references to biblical texts, especially the Book of Revelation, which heavily influences Dante's imagery.Throughout the episode, the philosophical underpinnings of Dante's work are explored, with particular attention to the influences of Platonic, Augustinian, and Thomistic thought. The conversation transitions from the individual soul's purification journey to broader societal and political reflections, emphasizing the need for harmony between spiritual and temporal powers. The episode concludes with reflections on Dante's vision for renewal and hope, encouraging listeners to consider the allegories as guides for personal sanctification and societal transformation.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context of the Podcast03:07 Exploring Dante's Purgatorio06:02 The Role of Beatrice and Grace08:50 Imagery and Symbolism in Canto 3212:06 The Pageant of Church History15:00 The Griffin and the Tree of Knowledge17:53 Temporal vs. Spiritual Authority20:45 The Significance of the Pageant23:57 Concluding Thoughts on Dante's Vision29:18 The Role of the Church in Governance30:01 Wealth and Temptation: The Weight of Luxury32:13 Temporal Authority vs. Spiritual Purpose34:26 The Emergence of the Dragon: Schism and Violence36:05 The Transformation of the Chariot: Corruption and Power38:47 The Harlot and the Giant: The Church's Grotesque Reality42:37 Dante's Perspective on the Papacy and Authority49:35 The Need for a Temporal Leader55:41 The Prophetic Vision of the Future01:00:21 The Purifying Power of Temporal Authority01:04:21 The Role of the Tree in Justice01:06:47 Understanding the Moral and Anagogical Senses01:10:46 The Discord Between Heaven and Earth01:16:42 The Significance of the Two Rivers01:22:40 Baptism and the Renewal of the SoulGood work on reading the Purgatorio!We have a few episodes from THE ASCENT up next and then we are reading the Odyssey.

TRANSCRIPT Aline: [00:00:00] Gissele: Hello and welcome to the Loving Compassion Podcast with Gissele. We believe that love and compassion have the power to heal our lives and our world. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more amazing content. Today we’re talking about the power of grief.  with Alene c Davis, who’s a creative mentor and an akashic channel who walks alongside sensitive souls at the beginning of their remembering after a life-changing accident. In years of learning to live with central sensitivity syndrome, she now shares her experience as a guide through inner work and self-healing. Gissele: Through her podcast, accepting your sensitivity and practices rooted in ritual and story, she offers a gentle invitation towards deeper remembering self-acceptance and authenticity. Please join me in welcoming Aline. Gissele: Thank you. I so resonated with your story. So as I was mentioning before the recording, my dog passed away. It’ll be [00:01:00] November, it will be a year in November, and we had him till he was 13 and he was a Doberman shepherd. Gissele: did I do everything I could have done? And I felt so. Guilty. And I did not expect that I, in the beginning, I didn’t even want a dog. I never had a dog growing up. And it was my husband who wanted a dog, but that dog became my dog. He was like my Velcro dog. Aline: My baby girl passed. It was two weeks today. And lots of people would say, oh, two weeks, Aline: She came back yesterday forever. Oh God. And this is my first recording of any kind. Without her, I mentioned to you a moment ago, I went live and read a poem afterwards, but actually doing a recording that it is to inspire and help people. This is my first one. And I asked if she can be here and help me. Aline: we’d had a really gorgeous day. She was giving me signs anyway, and in the [00:02:00] morning something happened and I contacted my own vet and I said, please, can you come and see her? Aline: And he didn’t have a car. And I said I don’t want to put her in the car because, I don’t want to disturb her. she had a little accident, let’s just put it that way. And then I, so I cleaned her up and we were lying on my bed. I had all my beautiful music on from my spiritual mentors, their incredible healing music, which she loves. Aline: And we listened to, I was in a workshop with my mentors last year in Germany. We were listening to the whole the first half of that. And we both fell asleep. And then I woke up, she woke up, we stretched out and I was like, oh, this, oh, it just felt really normal. And then the vet messaged me and said, I don’t like the fact that she’s sleeping and that she, you think she’s got anemia? Aline: You need to take her to another vet. And I was like, I don’t want to put her in the car. Gissele: Yeah. Aline: And then I jumped on the bandwagon of his fear rather than just stepping back and going, do you know what She’s comfortable, we are [00:03:00] in this space, this beautiful space. And I, at that point, I was feeling she was getting better because she was starting to walk. Aline: She was at one end of the bed and she walked towards me and then just laid down next to me. Normally she was here. So we lay and like I said, we fell asleep together. And then we would always touch pauses. I’d always sing to her. And it didn’t matter where she was in the house, she would find me because she loved the vibration of singing. Aline: So wherever I was, wherever she was, she could feel me singing and she’d be. Like 10 seconds later she’s there, or she’s either on my lap or in my face where you know her, wherever I was singing. And so I made my peace with it because I don’t know what would’ve happened. We got to this other vet, which was a half an hour drive away, unfortunately 40 minutes in the end. Aline: And it was a very hot day, and I’ve never been apart from her in the vet. And they said, we need to do a blood test. I said could you give her something first, please? [00:04:00] So what had happened was my vet had said, go now. And I said don’t I need an appointment? They usually close between two and five. Aline: I said no. They know you are coming. And I said who is it? Is it somebody you know that I know? Yes, they’re gonna be there. And what transpired was when I arrived, one of the assistants had a go at me because she’d been trying to call me to say, don’t come. Because such and such a person won’t be there. Aline: However, I can now see this other person who I’ve never met before who did not have, and I don’t wanna go into judge mode. I was, I, yeah, it happened how it happened. And so this person is saying to me before we give her anything, it’s better to see what’s going on. I said, can you not just give her something like vitamins or something or, because my vet had said, just get her on a drip and she’ll be fine. Aline: That’s what my vet had said to me. So I had this going, I had this monologue going on and I [00:05:00] kept saying, and because it was in Spanish, I live in Spain. I’m I’m very understood with my Spanish. They just don’t, when you are in a situation like that, and none of my family were here. I was just on my own with my baby girl. Aline: And there was nobody that I knew. There was the lady who had been there when we’d been there two days ago for just a normal procedure, which I will always be going. Why did we do that? And I said to her if I’m not allowed to come for this blood test, ’cause I said, I want to be with her she’ll need me there. Aline: I’m her home. Yeah. And he wouldn’t let me go in there with the blood test. I said to the woman who had a go at me when I arrived because she was there before, I said, can you just please be with her? At least she knows you. So she when she came back, ’cause I had to go move the car as well, which was like, oh my, I parked in a disabled space. Aline: I had to go move the car. I can’t. So I was running around anyway, so I came back and she was just very quiet in her basket. [00:06:00] So I put the healing music on. I was sending her energy. She was traumatized. So then he came back with the results and they weren’t great. And I said I don’t want to do it here. Aline: It’s really important that she’s at home with her family, her for family, so they can understand. And I still had this thing going through from my vet saying drip. And I said let’s give her a drip beforehand before we go. And that didn’t go very well anyway. I dunno why I’m talking about this ’cause it’s awful. Aline: So that didn’t go very well. And then I was on the phone to various family members saying because he was saying, this is it basically. That’s what the results have come back with. And me being me on that. Actually no, because if I can get you back in the house and I can do some healing with you, la, la all of this. Aline: Yeah, I know I can help you. I know I can heal you. I know, I’ve done it loads of times. We’ve been here before. And she started with what I now know is called the death rattle. And it was because this [00:07:00] drip was going in her and it was horrendous. It was awful because I’ve never seen her like that. Aline: And it would be forever did I do the right thing? Because she could have just passed in her sleep next to her mom on my bed. I don’t know. And then I was like actually it couldn’t have happened any other way. We’ve had some kind of agreement, some kind of contract. Because I said to her we had a conversation and I said you’re here until 19, meaning 19 years old. Aline: Yes. And she’s yeah, we, I’m here until 19. And she passed on the 18th of September and she was collected on the 19th. ’cause I had her overnight. That was the other thing the vet tried to tell me I couldn’t take her. Said, this is illegal. I said, I don’t care. She’s coming with me. I’m not leaving her here. Aline: So as she’s passed and I’m singing to her, he’s standing there with a stethoscope waiting to see if the, the injections. And I said, could you please just give me a few minutes? [00:08:00] Yeah. And then I also said to him, I may look very strong and very like this at the moment. I said, I’m on the floor. Aline: I said, I have to drive back and I have to keep myself together. Everybody else who knows me that’s not here will understand this. And he finally got it. I don’t know why I’m talking about this. Gissele: now went through the same feelings that I so resonated with what you were saying. my Velcro dog. he had health issues ’cause he, we adopted him from the pound and he had so many issues and I was constantly dealing with his issues. And and I’m sure I caused some of myself in terms of being that helicopter parent, not with my kids, but with my dog, which is interesting. Gissele: ‘Cause my kids wouldn’t allow that. And when he passed, so he died of a seizure disorder. Like he, he got really bad seizures and he would snap out of them, but it was horrific. It like see him thrashing about, he was on medication and we were monitoring it. Gissele: We felt an extraordinary amount of guilt. I started thinking about [00:09:00] all the things that I could have done better , like it’s funny how we do that to ourselves. Like even the last day on the day, he was like whining to go outside and I was like, oh, I’ll take you outside in a minute. ’cause I was distracted about something. Gissele: And then soon after he had a seizure on his bed, Maybe if I had taken him out, maybe he had some toxins and he couldn’t. And it’s just, it’s amazing how you make yourself crazy. You internalize it, you blame yourself. Because it’s just so unconditionally loving and it can’t speak to you in the same way. Gissele: And I felt so bad for a little while and I allowed myself to sit with those feelings. But it does not feel great. And I realize now having not had ’em for a year and it was difficult because there’s so many habits you create. So when I would get home, I’d be like, oh, I gotta take bear now. Oh wait, there’s no bear to take out. Gissele: I’m slowly [00:10:00] realizing all the gifts he gave me the gift of unconditional love, the gift of awareness, and I realize now couldn’t have left any other way. Gissele: it would’ve been like so drawn out and so difficult for me. He just, he had to go that way. Gissele: It could not have been any other way. And in fact, the last seizure didn’t stop. We had to take him and I was desperately like you trying to call vets and somebody who would find, ’cause it was after hours. we had a vet who was like a traveling v she was amazing, but the seizure itself became way too much for her to manage. Gissele: She didn’t just have that experience. So we ended up having to go somewhere else. And we had to take him somewhere to put him down. And I was like, you, I was hysterical. Like hysterical. Because there’s another people there with their dog and I think their dog was having some sort of procedure. Gissele: And you hear me be hysterical. We’re talking hysterical. I’m like a spectacle myself about my dog. And I’m like, don’t put my dog down. And I’m like, and those people are like, oh my God, what’s happening here? ’cause they’re waiting for their dog. And their dog seems to be out. Guess they’re doing something to it. Gissele: I don’t know. Aline: Oh [00:11:00] yeah. Aline: Sorry Aline: about that. Yeah. Gissele: Yeah. Thank you. And I appreciate that. So that’s why I was really resonating with you story. They let us take our dog home, like in terms of we could bury it in our dog in a backyard. And that’s what we did. Gissele: Is that different where you’re, Aline: well, Gissele: you’re not allowed to Aline: do that. I think. Without, and I’m not casting aspersions ’cause I’ve spoken about this with my super vet afterwards. And he was just like, no, Aline, because the, these, this other vet just call him the other vet. Gissele: Yeah. Aline: That’s seconds afterwards because I was saying, okay, I am going now. Aline: And he said you can’t take her. And I said, and my whole family like, yeah, I bet that went down well. And I said I’m taking her. And he said it’s illegal if you get stopped by the police, you’ll get a fine. And I was like, who is gonna stop me? Really like a random, anyway, so it was just one of those moments because I’m a, I am a huge believer in, we create how we feel, we create what’s happening around us. Aline: And [00:12:00] my frustration, and I completely resonate with what you are saying as well, so much my frustration was. If I had just listened, if I had just taken a breath and not jumped on the bandwagon of fear of my super vet and said, okay, maybe we wait and get her to the vet this afternoon. And then I’ve also felt into it and it’s what happens if she started showing signs in the house and I couldn’t help her, and there was nothing that I could do. Aline: So I am at the stage of it couldn’t have happened any other way. I am there. So thank you for saying that. I am there now. I just feel, because she arrived home yesterday forever. And this is my first recording without her on my lap. Yeah. Or near me cranky. It’s, here I go again. And what, and as I was saying to you before, what has been so beautiful with my family member, she said to me, Aline, I cried for a year. Aline: I [00:13:00] said, good luck. She said, I cried every day for a year. And there was a, an association that she went to, there was a singing group that she went to and nobody said anything. And there was a, the chap came up to her after a year and said, and he’d never really, didn’t, really wasn’t one to talk and chat and, and he just said, you are better after a year. Aline: He said, you are better. Aline: And I just thought that was so moving that he saw. my family member was in. So much pain, was very different, was very withdrawn and just noticed and didn’t say, are you all right? Can I do anything? Just left her to be in her space. And then as she was better. Aline: He let her know. And I just thought that was so gorgeous. Yeah. And also it’s allowed me, there’s a certain family member that couldn’t talk to me for two days ’cause they were so upset to see me this way and, British stiff [00:14:00] upper lip. Gissele: Yeah. Aline: Masculine that kind of thing. What it did allow me to do, I do feel it brought our family a little bit closer together because we all shared moments that we haven’t shared before. Aline: And I was diagnosed with central sensitivity syndrome about nine years now. And when I was younger I used to cry quite a lot. Anyway, it’s part of being an empath, I now know and guide others in that respect. And I remember when I was diagnosed with a central of sensitivity syndrome, I was like, you’re gonna you’re gonna feel, it’s like I already do. Aline: So it was labeling what, was there something you already experiencing now? Yeah. And I remember, ’cause I was very teary. I had an accident nine years ago and my whole life changed basically. And I remember this particular family member going what’s wrong? Why are you crying? Aline: I said there doesn’t need to [00:15:00] be anything wrong. I just, sometimes I’m gonna be like this because everything is heightened even more than it was before. Gissele: Yeah. Aline: And so Gissele: I can totally relate to that. Aline: Yeah. And I got to a point where, okay, I can’t really cry in front of anybody ’cause I don’t want anyone to feel that something’s wrong with me and I have just been crying. Aline: Let’s just put it that way. Gissele: Yeah. Aline: And as I said with the, with one of my family members, we’ve never cried together. We were on the phone for an hour and a half crying together and sharing, and she was sharing with me. And and I understand for some people this beautiful image that I’m seeing just out, out the door at the moment where and I understand for some people it’s like, why are you sharing your grief on, on Facebook? Aline: Or on Instagram or because at the beginning, yes, it was very private. One of my best friends was with me when the vet came in the [00:16:00] morning. The next morning. ’cause I, I did a little Egyptian send off for her. And those photographs won’t be shared. And my friend also, she took photographs of me holding my girl and bawling my eyes out because I held her for two and a half hours, I would say whilst my friend was there. Aline: ’cause I felt, ’cause I, she was so bored, she arrived and I had the door closed and I said, just to let you know, Cleo is my beautiful girl’s name. Cleo is here. And I don’t want you to feel uncomfortable that I don’t feel uncomfortable at all. I think it’s beautiful. So it was it, she just held me, she allowed me to be in my space. I went into my medicine wheel with Cleo. I was crying my eyes out. I was singing to her. And I think possibly at that moment I was in shock because it happened so suddenly and it was all a little bit dramatic. And then it’s and you’ll, I’m sure you’ll resonate with this. Aline: You will. You’ve already said it’s habits, She would jump from [00:17:00] each side in the morning to wake me up, I didn’t need an alarm clock. Yeah. It’s all of that. Gissele: Yeah, Aline: thank you for allowing me to share and holding this beautiful space. I didn’t expect to come on and cry my eyes out. Gissele: I wanted to talk about grief Yeah. And how uncomfortable we are with it. It’s amazing how, and I know cultures take diff grief differently, but we seem to believe that there’s a time limit on grief when the truth of the matter is, it’s a journey and it’s a journey that takes people, different time, different space, whatever needs to happen. Gissele: I’m still working on myself, right? Like my self-love, my self-compassion, all of those things. And nobody says, Hey, you should be compassionate by now for yourself, right? Aline: Yeah. Gissele: But we kinda have this misconception about grief, that it needs to be about grief, that it needs to be brief, but that it needs to not be seen. Gissele: Yeah. What are some of the messages you had received about grief growing up? Aline: Grief growing [00:18:00] up? Aline: there was a family member who passed on my eighth birthday and a family member went away to had to leave and come back for my birthday. We were on holiday in Spain and my family member had to go away and then return. And you wouldn’t have known, you wouldn’t have known there was no sitting down and discussing it. Aline: My our furry family they were there again up until in, in my teens. And I think, yeah, so I was never really, grief was never really explained. And I believe that grief can be in so many ways as well. It is, when you know, and this is what I help people with as sensitive people, when we finally realize our sensitivity is a gift and we start taking off the masks of people pleasing and performing, it’s actually this is who I really am. Aline: There can be grief for the old us, and. [00:19:00] That’s quite a diff difficult one to explain because people can think why on earth are you so upset about that? It’s allowing people the space to have whatever they need, and it’s like I mentioned before about, try to be in a no judgment zone about that vet. Aline: I’m working on that. Yeah. Gissele: Yeah. it’s recent, right? Like Aline: Yeah. Gissele: It’s interesting and I love what you said because we have so many judgments about how we should feel or not feel and the timing of how we should feel it. But the truth of matter is the more we allow our feelings to be there and allow ourselves to feel the feelings, the quicker they pass. Gissele: and it’s not that they have to be quick, but just they have less reason to linger on for such a long time. Yeah. But grieving in isolation is so lonely and it’s so difficult. Whereas when you can come together to grieve together to celebrate together, [00:20:00] I think that helps grief feel a little bit lighter. Gissele: Like you said that you the grief of losing Cleo led you to have closer moments with your family. What a gift. Aline: Yes. Gissele: What an opportunity to be able to talk about maybe shared experiences that hadn’t happened and how this particular negative experience or difficult experience came a vehicle for a closeness and a gathering of people in your life. Gissele: And I often don’t think that we think of grief that way. I can’t think of a time, and it could be that I’m misremembering. I can’t think of a time where my family, I mean we have grieved together, but it was like, do you ever feel like it was a whole bunch of individuals in the same room? Aline: Yeah. Gissele: Right. Gissele: So it’s I think there was support for one another, and yet the same time, maybe it was me, I just felt [00:21:00] like I was an individual grieving in a group and not grieving together. But I have had family come together for grieving. I just don’t remember feeling and maybe this is me judging, even judging that experience. Gissele: Maybe it was just the fact that I didn’t feel supported or, so it could just be that. But grief is an interesting one. It’s one we don’t like to experience, right? I have made this mistake. And so like asking people, are you gonna get another dog soon? Are you gonna get another pet suit? Gissele: Because I didn’t know how to manage those difficult feelings until it happened to me. And I was like, don’t even ask me about another pet. I’m Aline: gonna kill you. Yeah. Because Gissele: I can’t even think of another pet. Like when people say to me, oh, do you want another dog? And I know my kids want another dog. Gissele: I want my dog. Aline: Yes. Yeah. Gissele: I miss the being that I, I lost and that’s what I was [00:22:00] grieving those moments that I had, the moments where he would lie down and I would look at him and be like, oh, you’re just so beautiful and perfect. and he was such a mild manner dog. Gissele: Like he, he was like, he was just such a old soul. he didn’t get bothered by things. Yeah. He was a bit whiny and that’s like the doberman in him. But I just remember. How much joy he brought me. And so he taught me about joy and unconditional love. And yeah. So for me, but we do that. Gissele: ’cause I’ve done it. I’m being vulnerable. I’m admitting I’ve like, when people are like, oh, they lost a dog or a pet or whatever, and I’m like, oh, are you gonna get another one? Because you don’t know what to say. You don’t know. You’re so uncomfortable, you don’t know what to say until you’re there. Gissele: Then you’re like, yeah, don’t say that. Aline: Yeah. Mark that one off. I am, I’m very lucky in, in the sense that I have beautiful other furry members around me. It’s not Cleo. [00:23:00] And actually one, one of my family members said, she said, you are gonna grieve Cleo like a person. And I didn’t respond to that because I’m grieving Cleo like the beautiful being that she is. Aline: Yeah. And it’s really interesting you’re saying about. You felt that you were grieving individually because everybody has their own way, don’t they? Everybody has their own process. And it was interesting for me was I had pain in my shoulder and my go going all the way down my arm for three weeks before she passed. Aline: And it was if, as if it was as if, ’cause that’s the heart area and couldn’t work out what was going on. It was as if my body was already preparing for what was happening. Oh, wow. And I couldn’t move or do anything. And luckily I’d already made the decision that for July and August and and it turned out September, I was sharing previous podcasts from a couple of years ago. Aline: So I didn’t, I had all that organized in advance, [00:24:00] obviously no such thing as coincidence, as a synchronicity. So I had this whole pain going through me and then. It wasn’t until after a couple of days I was that, oh, after she passed, I was like, oh, okay, so you’re giving me that pain to get me ready for the real pain going on in there. Aline: And just talking about the group grieving, it was when my a family member, again, don’t want to be too personal. A family member passed and because of what had happened when I was younger and I hadn’t seen any reaction from this family member about their family member passing, I was on holiday with with a, an ex-boyfriend. Aline: That’s another story for another time. And I got the news and it was okay, we need to get a flight. We need to get back. And because I had not because I had been there, I just expected that partner would come with [00:25:00] me. And they didn’t. Aline: And when I arrived I was feeling, because I had been bawling my eyes out and this person, this ex partner who I was with could not deal with it, could not deal with it at all. No way. I mean it, ’cause it was two days and then before I could go back, before I could get on the flight and I was just crying, crying, cry. Aline: Because as empaths, even on the phone, even, just energetically with our family, we just sponge everything in. Gissele: Yeah. Aline: I was, I was feeling what I was feeling. Absolutely. And so when I arrived to the place to go, where this family member’s house had been, I expected everybody to be stiff up a lip and not crying. Aline: And actually it was really beautiful because another family member had said to me, I’ve never seen them cry when I was eight they didn’t say to me when I was eight, it was years ago. ’cause I was saying, what happened? I have no real recollection of it. And they had also been, [00:26:00] they had also been away. Aline: They were in Spain, they were on holiday in Spain. And what had happened that night, one of my family members Gissele: They were out for dinner and one of my family members , started feeling really edgy and they were in an andthe, which is where I am now. Aline: And there’s a magic about, and lu it’s on incredible lay lines. There’s a lot of magic going on here. Yeah, Gissele: yeah. You Aline: know, there’s a lot. And they were driving back and there was a dog in the road and they stopped. And then this dog, the way they both explained it is this dog was like a big kind of greyhound, not really Greyhound, that had my grandfather’s eyes was trying to get in the car. Aline: Oh, wow. Yeah. It was trying to get in the car and it was like a sil, more like a silhouette trying to get in the car. And then there wasn’t anything there. And one of my family members, saw this and they, wow. Yeah. So they are a lot more [00:27:00] accepting of. Who I am, not that it matters, they are a lot more accepting of who I am now. Aline: They’ve experienced various things. Gissele: Yeah. Aline: And it was just really beautiful. And so they’re talking about this, and then what happened? They got back to their hotel and there was a phone call and it was the news. And so one of my family members, had been really like anxious and antsy saying she wanted to get outta the car before the dog arrived. Aline: And it was obviously that, that passing time. Gissele: Yeah. Aline: And so when I arrived, I’m just gonna say, when I arrived in Scotland from Cyprus and that’s, like I said, we were all in different places. My grandpa’s okay, yeah, I’m gonna go now. ’cause he was a complete joker. He was, he when they were younger, they they would play tricks on the tax man. Aline: He would get things like get a sign on there and say kick me for, I have sinned. But it was a complete joker. That’s, and so it was, he was gonna go when we were [00:28:00] all in different places. He was always playing practical jokes. One of the things he did to my grand, which is an absolute I love this story, was they were gonna move, pull up the patio. Aline: And my gran lifted up a slab and there was a five pound nose center. It. She’s oh my God, look at this as a five pound no. Oh my God. And she lifted up all the, all of the slabs. And my grans was absolutely falling about laughing. Gissele: That’s one way to get somebody to know the Aline: work. There’s gonna be loads more underneath. Aline: And then another thing that he did was he switched the just silly things. He switched the hoover off from upstairs when she was hoovering. Gissele: And Aline: then she went to check it and then it didn’t work, and then it started working. So he was switching on and off, taking the plug on an net. And so then at one point she’s doing, trying to quickly get the hoing done before the, anyway, I dunno why I’m sharing. Aline: It’s just fun. It’s just, silly thing. So he was a complete joker. And then for him to turn up as a dog with the [00:29:00] eyes. And then as I said, when I arrived at his house and I expected everybody to just be my, my closest family. Yes. Stoic. Aline: And they weren’t. And ’cause I, and I said, I actually said to one of my family members, , I said I thought you said you’d never seen one of my family members, cry before. Aline: And you said, oh no, she’s been crying. And I was like, brilliant. Great. Yeah. And I, I don’t know if it’s because, we’re all going a bit more towards the divine feminine or it’s because they were, ’cause they were in. When the situation happened when I was eight, they would’ve been in their mid thirties. Aline: So whether it’s with experience, it’s like I don’t give a monkeys what anybody thinks. I’m just gonna do what I need to do. It might have been that not, trying to keep up the Joneses and show that we’re all absolutely fine and wonderful. Sorry, I keep looking out the window ’cause there’s lots going on out there. Aline: That’s alright. And yeah, so I think that was very beautiful. And even then I felt guilty [00:30:00] as well because I hadn’t seen my grandfather for so long and I thought can I grieve? Is that okay for me to be because I’ve spoken to him, but I haven’t actually been in his presence for about a year. Aline: Is that all right for me? Even then it’s like you are, as you said before, there’s like these, almost like these terms and conditions that we put upon ourselves because we are worried what other people would think of us. And actually nobody cares because they’re all just dealing with what they’re trying to deal with Gissele: themselves. Gissele: Yeah. Yeah. I love what you said. It’s interesting. I was thinking about, many of our ancestors, the people in from our history we dealt with really difficult things like war and, like famine and all of these things. And many of them did not know how to hold space for their difficult feelings. Gissele: They weren’t taught that. They were taught to suppress that. And that’s passed on. And so many parents needed their children to control their behaviors [00:31:00] so that the parents could feel okay because they couldn’t hold it. Yeah. And so I think of my father, I’d never seen my father cry, like throughout growing up, never seen it. Gissele: The only time I remember seeing my father cry was when my grandmother died. His mom, right? And so to watch your dad cry is disconcerting when you have never seen him cry, really. But it also made me really reflect on what a disservice we do to each other in not enabling us to have the various emotions that we come equipped with. Gissele: We have tear ducts because we’re supposed to cry, we’re supposed to release that. It’s a cleansing, it’s a release. But to feel like you have to hold all of that pain, all of that sadness, all of those experiences because it’s not allowed or you feel you’re gonna get judged, really does harm us and the level to which we dehumanize ourselves or prevent ourselves from feeling those emotions is the extent to which we allow other people to [00:32:00] express those emotions as well, right? Aline: Yeah. Completely. Gissele: Yeah. Aline: And I, because I mentioned before there was a certain family member.who couldn’t see me cry because he was of floods, of tears. Gissele: I asked him one day, I said I said, do you don’t really like Cleo, do you? He said, I don’t think she likes me. And I said you let them all the others sit on your lap, but not her. And said, yeah, but she digs her claws in. And so his reaction, I was so surprised by his reaction, bless him. Aline: He was devastated. Absolutely devastated. And he couldn’t speak to me for two days because all I was doing was crying. He hated to see me like that. Gissele: Yeah. Aline: I’ve had to look at my history as I’m growing and evolving and I used to have such a resentment for my ancestors. I did, I resented all the trauma, all the drama, all of the issues, all the negative conditioning and all the things that I felt had been passed down. Gissele: But when I was able to [00:33:00] release that and forgive that I was able to bear witness. But how much. They had to endure in their strength and their extraordinary ability to overcome and not either, the fact that I’m here is because they kept moving forward. And so their ability and their wisdom and their trying their best I think it’s something that enabled me to free myself from that resentment, from that lack of forgiveness, from that, seeing it only one sided as these are very negative things, Gissele: Like we’re so good at talking about intergenerational trauma, and it is real, it is true, but we don’t talk about intergenerational resiliency, intergenerational compassion, intergenerational love that’s still there, even in its own way. And if it’s, and it’s messy, it doesn’t show up perfect. It doesn’t show up the way we want it to, but there was a willingness to overcome, to survive, to make it too. Gissele: And when I acknowledge [00:34:00] that, I felt lighter. I felt oh, there’s space now. There’s space to create, there’s space now where I can rely on those ancestors in their history to help me be strong, move forward in a more positive way Aline: as you were speaking, something just came through and it reminded me I was in a kind of group medium session and a family member came through an ancestor and said, you are very similar to me. You have so many more opportunities. And that’s just that, it was that feeling of just, being reminded of that is that they were the witch in the kitchen and, yeah. Aline: And so So thank you for sharing. Gissele: Yeah. Aline: Beautiful. because as an example, on one side one of my family members had PTSD from the war. Aline: And so it was violent and it was never, it would never have been diagnosed. So the effect on everybody [00:35:00] else so Gissele: many people after the world weren’t supported. They weren’t supported with mental health. They weren’t, they were just brought back. And so none of those people knew how to emotionally regulate themselves or teach their children how to. Gissele: And yes, many of them drank. Many of them are violent. Yeah. Many of the women in my family were so strong, they were like super, super strong, but the fault they had to be. And I always admired that. But I didn’t realize until very recently how much admiration I had, even for the males in our family and what they went through and how they were just doing the best they could. Gissele: Even though it seemed like they might’ve been the pivot point of why the women suffered, like they also had a will to survive, to live, to move forward. Doing the best they thought they were doing at the time was a very clear message that it came through, which for me, which was, I thought I was doing it right. Gissele: I thought I was doing something [00:36:00] better than the generation before. I thought I was helping, I thought I was trying to make people stronger, better, make better decisions. But, it’s easy to judge. But when you’re able to see that with the eyes, kindness, and love. I think you realize that there’s such extraordinary strength. Aline: Yeah. Incredibly. And it’s really beautiful what you’re talking about as well, because recently a family member has opened up to me, we just sat at the table one day a little bit about their childhood and they’ve never ever have mentioned that. And another family member just kinda went, oh, you are all right now. Aline: And it was just really interesting. So I encouraged that family member to continue. Gissele: Yeah. Aline: And they did continue. And it was, it’s like you were saying before about, when we suppressed so much, it’s just not good for us. And I’m not saying that we need to be all, gloom and doom all the time. Aline: The worst thing in my opinion, that we can be is [00:37:00] Pollyanna. I’m fine. Everything’s wonderful. Rainbows. Unicorns, absolutely fabulous. That’s a mask. So I felt it was really beautiful of this family member to talk about there first childhood experience that they remember when they were three. Aline: And it was, yeah, powerful. And it was I won’t share it. You can imagine. And yeah. That was their first childhood memory, and it was so beautiful. It was such a beautiful moment. And I’ve, it just reminded me actually, because I’d cooked lunch that day and when I have beautiful heater music from my mentors, and when I’m cooking lunch, I’m putting love in there and it’s, all good things. Aline: I’m vegan as well, so it’s all, it’s all yumminess. And oftentimes when they have my food, I just thought, again, it’s not about me, it was about, the spirits around me and helping me and possibly this person, who’s my ancestor, who was a, basically a kitchen [00:38:00] witch. Aline: And yeah, and then this person, it just allowed them to open up. I’m just looking over here ’cause here’s one of my cats. Hi tea. Is he coming to say hello? Do you wanna Gissele: say, I was thinking of that movie shock a lot. The power of chocolate. Yeah. And the impact I think your, the other person’s reaction of you are right now it’s people’s inability to be able to hold space for difficult conversations. Gissele: And we can’t blame them. We really haven’t been taught how to have difficult conversations, how to emotionally regulate those emotions. Yeah. They’re like, stop it. Don’t do that. Like even in the school system, like the kids aren’t just taught how to manage and this is why we have such a cancel culture. Gissele: It’s like that you say something that I don’t like and therefore I’m just gonna shut you down. It’s the inability to hold that space. And so the willingness has to come from a willingness to sit in the uncomfortable. And that’s where. Going back to the whole issue of grief. Grief [00:39:00] is so uncomfortable. Gissele: You never, you don’t know when it’s gonna end. It feels terrible in the moment, but at the same time, there’s so many gifts that come from sitting and allowing that grief to be there. Aline: Yes. Gissele: And it also helps you relate to other people’s journeys as well, the more you do that with yourself. Yeah. Yeah. Aline: Beautiful. One of the things that I have been doing, so if anybody’s listening I’m sure they, they know how to this anyway, is sometimes when it starts to take over, the tears and the grief and the missing, I just take a breath and I remember her lying, her energy lying across me and that just brings me back and, I under, and it reminds me that she chose to be here and, and reminds me that. Aline: There’s only, was it two things? Certain in life of death and taxes? [00:40:00] Gissele: Yeah. You Aline: know, and it’s, it was her time and that’s why I wrote the poem and I shared the poem, crying my eyes out. So there, is beauty in sharing. And when I shared the poem, I was like, what are people gonna think? Aline: for the day after I’d put it up there, I’m gonna delete it, I’m gonna delete it. It’s don’t delete it Ali. Try not to delete it. And I didn’t. And because she’s so much part of everything, there, there’s photographs of me with her everywhere. And even on, even when I’m like creating little posts, I suppose there’s, with a beautiful pink and gold that are my colors for everything. Aline: And there’s a white silhouette of a cat. That’s her, she’s in everything. She’s helped so many people. She’s helped so many people. So it felt so right. Even though it felt so uncomfortable Yeah. To read that poem. At the time I was in the medicine wheel, I said, we are really gonna do this. Aline: Yes, we’re gonna do this. [00:41:00] So somebody was watching me live and didn’t comment and that’s okay. It was probably too much for them, and then didn’t say anything. And I just thought, that’s fine. And then in the next couple of days, I suppose again, because we create how we are feeling, I kept seeing posts everywhere of people losing their furry babies. Aline: It’s eclipsed season. I said, oh my God, am we’re in a year nine as well. So I’m not saying everybody’s listening here beginnings. Yeah. That’s gonna happen. It’s just beautiful endings. It’s beautiful closings and. And that felt a beautiful way to honor her and close her chapter. So you know what you are saying about when you are, when we are sharing, it’s honoring as well. Aline: Yeah. It’s honoring them. It, it really is. Yeah. Yeah. Beautiful. Gissele: And I think the more that you, we share, and I think the reason why you were guided to share is because we’re taught to be so inauthentic. Yeah. We’re taught to be so controlled, protected, like you [00:42:00] go back to vulnerability, moments of vulnerability reminds us that we’re human Gissele: that sometimes we feel vulnerable . And being vulnerable is not the same as feeling vulnerable . We can feel vulnerable and act protected, but being vulnerable is a willingness to share your humanity. A willingness to open up your heart and say, I’m grieving, I’m struggling. I am. Gissele: I, I don’t feel seen or heard. Maybe I don’t feel worthy of being loved. I’m struggling with a bunch whatever you want to share. There are people that are going through that same thing that because nobody wants to share, feel very alone. They feel alone in their grief. They feel alone in their vulnerability. Gissele: But the more you’re willing to share that there is power in grief, there’s power in vulnerability, and being able to share that connects to one another, I don’t think you can have close relationships unless you’re willing to be vulnerable with one another . Gissele: Absolutely. Aline: A [00:43:00] million percent. Yes. Gissele: Exactly. Yeah. So if it’s just for show, then you can’t ever really get to the depth. Even if it means some level of conflict. You have to be willing to be authentically yourself to share your vulnerability and be okay with that in order to have that closeness. Gissele: I don’t think you can have it without being willing to go there. I think otherwise you’re just protecting yourself against the world Aline: I completely agree. It’s masks, isn’t it? That societal mask of I’m fine. Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. And I was pushed to share because one of the things I talk about so much is be honest and real and accept your shadows and accept your emotions and accept your vulnerability. Aline: So it felt that bit like, I suppose walking my talk, but that sounds like a little bit too, you know what I Gissele: mean? Aline: Yeah, Gissele: I do. Aline: It’s I encourage people to be really honest and raw and open because that’s, it’s so important that everything that’s being pushed down [00:44:00] has a gentle embrace as it’s coming up. Aline: And I just thought yeah, I have I have watched it back a couple of times and I’ve cried a couple of times, and then now I can watch it and go. Actually that was really beautiful because Cleo was there with me. I was in the medicine wheel. There’s a gorgeous tree in the garden called The Tree of Love that naturally has a heart carved in by nature. Gissele: Oh, beautiful. Aline: And that’s, yeah, that’s where some of her ashes will be. And then wherever I go, because she traveled everywhere with me, the, yeah. Our last trip was where I drove to France with her. And we were walking in the vineyards together, remembering those beautiful times. Aline: And so what was really interesting is after I had read the poem and cried, it was the most grounded I’d felt and the most tired. And I was like, I can sleep now. So there is power in sharing. There’s real power in sharing. And like you said about being authentic. It [00:45:00] was authentic, raw. This is really what’s going on, rather than not mentioning it. Aline: Yeah, absolutely. Gissele: Yeah, absolutely. I was thinking as you were talking, don’t they have those things where you can use ashes to create a diamond? Have you heard of that? Aline: Oh, I have heard of that actually. That’s Aline: that’s gonna be my research for the Gissele: next few Aline: days Gissele: now. Yeah, for sure. For sure. Gorgeous. So just have a few more questions. Gissele: Sure. I’m switching things up. What’s your definition of self-love? Aline: Wow. That’s a biggie. So my definition of self-love. Is loving every single aspect of yourself is accepting who you are. Shadows an all tempers, an all mood swings, an all Aline: Accepting your body, being thankful for your body. ‘Cause it’s an incredible [00:46:00] machine. And exactly as you’ve said before is sharing who we really are with people and allowing people to see different sides of us and forgiving ourselves for what we think we’ve done and what we think we haven’t done. Aline: That’s a big one. And, we are all working on it. it’s a daily thing. Because, so however, many years ago you could hear someone, oh she loves herself, or he loves himself, or they love themselves good. Bloody marvelous. What’s wrong with that? Gissele: Yeah. We have this misconception about it being selfish or narcissistic, which is not true. Aline: Yeah. And it’s good to be selfish because before we can help anybody else, we need to be in a space that we can help other people that you know, so yeah. Gissele: That we can have love Aline: for my, yeah. Sorry, I didn’t quite hear that ’cause I think I was talking over you. Sorry. Gissele: Oh no, I was just gonna say before we can have love for others, right? Aline: Yes. Yeah. Completely. Completely. And I [00:47:00] remember years ago interesting you said about the vulnerability with the re relationships. It was, let’s just say it was toxic. Let’s just give it the name. Yeah. It was obviously an experience that I asked for. I learned a lot. And I was being vulnerable. I was just, I was having a moment and I just said, I don’t feel like I can really love myself at the moment because of whatever my size was, or dah. And this person, a genius narcissist, just turned around and said how can I love you then? Gissele: Wow. Aline: Yeah. So it was really interesting that when you were talking about, you feel like a relationship is about being vulnerable, et cetera, with the best people. Aline: And I would say self-love also is making sure that you are surrounded by people who absolutely have got you in any situation, and you equally have them. Aline: You are showing up and you are allowing people to see you exactly as you [00:48:00] are, and making sure. That you are surrounded with people who are on your vibratory level and this is something I talk about quite a lot is even if you are starting to remember who you are and changes start happening, you’re not changing who you are, you’re remembering who you are. Aline: That you keep those people around you who are championing you on to be your authentic, true self. And then it’s saying thank you to those who are uncomfortable and you’ve had various conversations. It’s saying thank you for being in my life and loving yourself enough to walk away. Gissele: I love that. Final question. Where can people find you? Where can they work with you? Oh, Aline: People can find me. I would just say, just keep it simple. ’cause there’s so many various places where I am. The easiest way to find me is on http://www.alignwithaline.com. And everything is on there. So the podcast is on there. Aline: The [00:49:00] how to work with me, mentoring, coaching sessions, one-to-one sessions and also my self-healing journeys and self-healing courses are on there. It’s all there. Gissele: Beautiful. Beautiful. Aline: And if people would like to just get in touch with me personally and I do mean this, they can email me directly atLove@alignwitharlene.com as well. Gissele: Beautiful, beautiful. Thank you so much for being on the show. So appreciated. And thank you everyone who tuned in for another episode of The Loving Compassion Podcast with Gissele.

The Department of Agriculture is being urged to intervene in an instance of dogs being kept in conditions described as "unacceptable", "cruel" and "heartbreaking in south-east Clare. It's after a video has circulated depicting four young greyhounds in a cramped space at a premises in Parteen. The animals can be seen wearing "anti-bark" muzzles which prevent them from drinking and panting as well as from barking. Speaking in the Seanad, Sinn Féin Senator Chris Andrews says action must be taken against the owner.

If you've ever wondered whether Spirit is actually listening, this episode is your answer! Sarah and Jane are back with the fourth installment of the beloved Monarch series, and it might just be the most magical one yet. Listener stories pour in from all corners: a song that played at exactly the right moment, a turtle who showed up in a sealed garage the morning after a funeral, a Greyhound bus that keeps appearing on the highway, oracle cards that seemed to write themselves, and a bunny sign that crossed timelines. These are real people with REAL stories. And heck yeah, Spirit is fancy! If you'd like to see pictures that are related to these stories, please visit Medium Curious instagram or MediumCurious.com  *More Monarch magic would come to life with your help - can you please share, comment, and download. We truly love hearing from you — wanna share your sign with us? What You'll Hear in This Episode Jenny's Story — Her dad in Spirit hijacks her music app with the exact lyric she needed to hear — not once, but twice, years apart Scott's Story — A medium delivers a message about a bunny before the sign appears — and then it shows up in spades on his hardest day Nicole's Story — Grieving after letting her dog Ella go, she pulls three oracle cards that say: exactly what she needs to hear. Sarah Jane's Story — A Greyhound bus becomes one of the most unexpectedly specific and persistent signs from her person in Spirit. Kisa's Story — Her son Cole, who passed unexpectedly, sends a turtle running out of a garage that hadn't been opened in a month — and then keeps sending more turtles and other magic Marisa's Story — A talented artist and Clair Club member shares how her artwork was being negotiated from the other side Key Takeaways Signs don't follow your timeline — they follow Spirit's. Multiple stories in this episode involve messages that were delivered before the moment they were needed, pointing to the idea that Spirit operates outside of linear time. The specificity of a sign is the message. A golf ball in an industrial park. A Greyhound bus. A turtle in a closed garage. Spirit isn't subtle~! You don't have to be a medium to receive. Jenny, Scott, Nicole, Sarah Jane, Kisa, Marisa — none of them set out to be "psychic." They were just open and signs found them. Grief and magic can live in the same place. As Scott's grandmother said in a private session with Jane: he's not not grieving — he's living, living, living. So stunning! Curiosity is the channel. The people in these stories weren't stomping their feet and asking.....they were paying attention and collaborating with the universe.  "When you get a sign like that, it just changes everything for that day. It really does the trick." — Sarah, on Scott's bunny sign "Not not grieving — living, living, living." — Scott's grandmother, via Jane, on how Scott is moving through loss "Once you're tuning into this material, the material is all here for you." — Jane Marisa White's Website: https://www.marisaswhite.com/ Trust falll!  Scott Darlington's Substack: https://substack.com/@mescottyd Website: https://www.mediumcurious.com Join Clair Club:  https://www.mediumcurious.com/digital-products-2-1 Explore the Intuition & Mediumship Course: https://www.mediumcurious.com Book a reading with Sarah Rathke https://www.sarahrathke.com/ Book a reading with Jane Morgan https://www.janemorganmedium.com/ Explore Jane's New Higher Calling Cohort https://www.janemorganmedium.com/higher-calling Jane's Substack: https://janemorgan.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediumcuriouspod/

Sponsors:BetterHelpCelebrate the people in your life who support you and remember that your mental health matters. Get 10% off your first month at: https://betterhelp.com/DIYSIndaCloud: If you're 21 or older, get 35% OFF your first order @IndaCloud with code [DIYS] at https://inda.shop/DIYS #indacloudpod Dam Internet, You Scary! hosts Patrick Cloud and Tahir Moore break down the disturbing but interesting stories on the internet!This episode starts with Tahir explaining why he ended up taking a Greyhound bus during a comedy tour and how the trip quickly became a story he will never forget.The conversation moves into several bizarre internet stories including:• Ray-Ban smart glasses and privacy concerns• A fake nurse who treated thousands of patients• A food vlogger who died after eating a poisonous crab• People paying $200,000 for cryogenic freezing after deathAlong the way the hosts debate survival strategies, discuss internet culture, and share some hilarious hypotheticals.Lots of laughs and a great conversation throughout.Join our Patreon now!! https://www.patreon.com/DamInternetYouScary00:00 Intro & Greyhound Story Begins00:01 Comedy Tour Chaos Before the Bus Ride00:04 Why Tahir Took a Greyhound Instead of Flying00:05 The Greyhound Bus Experience00:08 Grinding Through Comedy Struggles00:11 BetterHelp Sponsor Message00:14 Would You Fake Your Own Death?00:21 Survival Island Debate00:26 Would You Eat Raw Fish to Survive?00:27 Naked and Afraid Seasoning Debate00:33 Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Privacy Concerns00:37 Fake Nurse Treated 4,000 Patients00:42 Food Vlogger Dies After Eating Poisonous Crab00:45 In The Cloud Sponsor Message00:46 What Is a Semicolon? Grammar Debate00:50 The Fudge Shop Musical Performance Story00:55 People Paying $200K for Cryogenic Freezing00:59 Aliens Reviving Humans?01:00 Outro

"I CALLED EVERY REHAB IN LA AND THEY HUNG UP ON ME" with Keta Loren | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode, we sit down with Keta Loren to talk about her powerful journey through addiction, survival, and rebuilding her life with purpose. Keta opens up about leaving home, finding herself in dangerous situations, and eventually falling into meth and heroin addiction while trying to figure out where she belonged. She shares the difficult road that led her to finally ask for help, the challenges she faced trying to get into treatment without insurance, and the moment that ultimately changed everything. We also dive into conversations about recovery, relapse, personal growth, and the mindset it takes to keep moving forward. Keta's story is raw, honest, and inspiring for anyone who has struggled, felt stuck, or is searching for hope. We talk about the importance of believing in yourself even when life feels impossible, and how recovery can open the door to an entirely new life. Keta also shares how she's using her voice, her music, and her platform to help others feel less alone in their struggles. This episode is a reminder that no matter how dark things get, change and healing are always possible.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:19:47 - Escaping a Dangerous Situation and Taking a Greyhound to LA00:20:08 - Falling Into Addiction in Los Angeles00:20:35 - Realizing She Needed Rehab00:21:19 - Calling Every Treatment Center Without Insurance00:21:32 - The Rehab Scholarship That Changed Everything00:50:13 - Learning to Stop Being Self-Consumed00:51:16 - Leaving Her Hometown to Chase a Better Life01:01:04 - Relapse, Shame, and the “Walk of Shame” in Recovery01:02:19 - Surviving a Relapse That Almost Killed Him01:05:29 - Accepting Help Instead of Trying to Be Superhuman01:06:02 - Trusting Doctors and the Medical System in Recovery01:21:06 - Talking About Friends and the Industry01:23:32 - The Reality of People in the Adult Industry01:24:20 - Believing You Can Make Money Anywhere01:24:36 - Where to Find Keta Loren Online

On a July night in 2008, a Greyhound bus rolled across the Canadian prairies, carrying strangers and their quiet dreams. But somewhere between small towns and sleeping fields, one of the passengers, 40 year old Vincent Li, began to hear voices in his head. That was when he decided to stand up, relocate to an empty seat beside another passenger, and brutally stab him in the neck and chest. Part 1 - We trace the background of Vincent Li, following his journey from his initial migration to Canada, and the struggles he faced that led him to that fateful ride on the Greyhound bus. Part 2 - We follow the horrific events as they transpire, and follow up on the aftermath of one of the most brutal crimes in Canadian history. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our website or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia. - Love Heinous? But feel its getting too dark for you? Check out:

This week, Hackaday's Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos met up over assorted beverages to bring you the latest news, mystery sound results show, and of course, a big bunch of hacks from the previous seven days or so. In the news, we've launched a brand-new contest! Yes, the Green-Powered Challenge is underway, and we need your entry to truly make it a contest. You have until April 24th to enter, so show us what you can do with power you scrounge up from the environment around you! On What's That Sound, Kristina was leaning toward some kind of distant typing sounds, but [Conrad] knew it was our own Tom Nardi's steam heat radiator pinging away. After that, it's on to the hacks and such, beginning with an exploration of all the gross security vulnerabilities in a cheap WiFi extender, and we take a look inside a little black and white pay television like you'd find in a Greyhound station in the 80s and 90s. We also discuss the idea of mixing custom spray paint colors on the fly, a pen clip that never bends out of shape, and running video through a guitar effects pedal. Finally, we discuss climate engineering with disintegrating satellites, and the curse of everything device. Check out the links on Hackaday if you want to follow along, and as always, tell us what you think about this episode in the comments!

Gilbert and Frank return to the New York Friars Club to sit down with the (VERY!) candid and colorful Danny Aiello about his uphill and unlikely journey from Greyhound bus dispatcher to Oscar nominee. Also, Danny shares his memories of goofing around with Paul Newman, sightseeing with Rodney Dangerfield and singing backup for Bette Midler, and tells us why he's embarrassed by his role in the classic rom-com “Moonstruck.” Also in this episode: Uncle Miltie meets Jack Ruby, Danny jokes about his notoriously fiery temper and Robert De Niro learns to throw a baseball. PLUS: The Pete Best of “The Godfather”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucy, Andrew, and Ben bring you: A tradition that made it from Italy to Rhode Island, an intranational pretzel connection, a misappropriated hand gesture, a Greyhound bus bathroom disaster, and the future of nowstalgia. *** Outro: Ashtray - Narrow Head *** Support our show and get exclusive bonus episodes by subscribing on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BoontaVista *** Email the show at mailbag@boontavista.com! Call in and leave us a question or a message on 1800-317-515 to be answered on the show! *** Website: boontavista.com Twitch: twitch.tv/boontavista

Share a commentStorm, lashes, desertion, and a whispered prayer at the helm—John Newton's life doesn't just inspire hymns, it interrogates the heart. We follow his journey from a London boy taught Isaac Watts by a devoted mother to the “Great Blasphemer” hardened by cruelty at sea. A brutal court-martial and an ordeal on a West African island left him scarred and starving, only to be found by a rescue ship sent because a father would not stop searching. Then came the Greyhound's storm, a first crack of repentance, and—after another fever—a clear-eyed conversion that named the cross as his own indictment and freedom.The story refuses simple lines. As a new believer, Newton still captained slave ships, documenting insurrections, suicides, and the commerce that church and state endorsed. His conscience burned until a sudden seizure ended his sailing and opened a decade of study: Scripture by lamplight, Greek and Hebrew self-taught, and the thunder of George Whitefield shaping his theology. In Olney, Newton pastored with candor and compassion, partnering with poet William Cowper to craft hymns for prayer meetings. From those Thursdays emerged lyrics anchored in 1 Chronicles 17—David's astonishment before God—distilled into Amazing Grace, a testimony of unearned mercy and steady hope.London widened the circle. A young parliamentarian named William Wilberforce sought Newton in secret, not for policy talking points but for a way back to God. Newton shared the gospel and later lent his seafaring journals to abolition, turning lived darkness into legislative light. Near the end, blind and frail, he refused to fall silent: “I am a great sinner, and Jesus Christ is a great Savior.” That line, like his epitaph, frames a legacy bigger than a hymn: a witness that grace can confront complicity, comfort the broken, and convert even the fiercest rebel into a shepherd. Listen for the turning points, the tensions, and the mercy that writes new endings. If this story moved you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs courage today._____Stephen's latest book, Legacies of Light, Volume 2, is our gift for your special donation to our ministry. Follow this link for information or to donate:https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/legaciesSupport the show

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