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Andrea Samadi shares her personal resting heart rate data to show why measuring over time matters more than fixating on a single score. She explains how trends reveal stress, recovery, and adaptation, and why comparing yourself to your own baseline is the most useful approach. Learn practical steps to measure consistently, contextualize changes, experiment with one behavior, and use your physiological data to make intentional improvements in sleep, recovery, and performance. BONUS EPISODE 3: ON THIS EPISODE, WE'LL COVER ✔ What resting heart rate can reveal about stress, recovery, and adaptation over time ✔ The story hidden in my own data — from a high of 57 bpm in February to 53 bpm in August ✔ Why the six-month trend matters — and what my 2% lower average may be telling me ✔ How stress and training load can show up in your physiology before you consciously recognize it ✔ Why recovery and nervous-system regulation matter for building a more resilient baseline ✔ How to find your own RHR baseline instead of comparing yourself with someone else ✔ How to look for deviations and patterns across weeks and months—not individual days ✔ How to connect RHR with sleep, HRV, recovery, training, stress, and life events ✔ How to run your own personal experiment: change one variable, measure, and see what happens ✔ The bigger lesson: What gets measured over time can reveal a story you couldn't see day to day. Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we bridge neuroscience, social and emotional learning, and human performance so we can create measurable improvements in our well-being, achievement, leadership, productivity, and results. I'm Andrea Samadi, and if you've been following along through Season 16, you'll know that we've been building what I call The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—a neuroscience-based framework designed to help us understand how the different systems of the brain and body work together to influence how we learn, adapt, connect, lead, and ultimately how we perform. We are currently in Phase 3 where we are covering Movement, Learning and Cognition. If you just finished Episode 405[i] with Dr. Kristen Holmes, you know we've been looking at recovery as an essential part of our Movement Loop. Movement → Brain Activation → Attention → Learning → Recovery → Adaptation → Performance → Greater Capacity. And Kristen's work has reinforced something I've learned after years of tracking my own physiology: What gets measured gets improved. But this week, I wanted to dive into my own personal data to show us something I think is easy to miss: Sometimes what gets measured over time reveals a story you simply couldn't see day to day. When we're looking at a wearable every morning, it's easy to become focused on today's number. Today's recovery score. Today's HRV. Today's resting heart rate. Was it higher? Was it lower? But one number—or even one week—rarely tells us very much about the direction we're actually moving. It's when we begin to zoom out that patterns emerge. And that's exactly what happened when I looked more closely at my resting heart rate this year. What initially looked like a collection of numbers began to tell a much bigger story about stress, recovery, consistency, and adaptation. So my hope for this episode isn't that you compare your resting heart rate to mine. Your numbers will be different. My hope is that this episode encourages you to become curious about your own data. Maybe you track sleep. Maybe it's HRV. Resting heart rate. Recovery. Exercise. Blood pressure. Steps. Or even something as simple as your energy, mood, or ability to focus. Take one metric and zoom out. Look at three months. Six months. Maybe even a year. And instead of asking, “Is today's number good or bad?” Ask a different question: “What is the trend that I'm seeing here, trying to tell me?” Is something improving? Is something slowly moving in the wrong direction? Does your physiology change during periods of higher stress? (like you will see mine did). Can you see what happens when you sleep more consistently, exercise differently, recover better, or change one habit? Because sometimes the most valuable insight isn't found in today's score. It's hidden in the pattern. And once you can see the pattern, you have information you can actually use. That's really the purpose of sharing my personal data with you today. Not to say, “Here's what worked for me, so you should do exactly the same thing.” But to show you what can happen when we become students of our own physiology. We measure. Find the tool that works best for you. We notice. Patterns…ups and downs. We experiment. We become intentional with our behaviors to change/improve the numbers. We adjust and try something new/different. And then we measure again. Because ultimately, what gets measured gets improved—but what gets measured over time can reveal the story that you tell you more than just a bunch of numbers. And sometimes that story shows us exactly where our next opportunity for change might be. And that's exactly what happened with my resting heart rate. Earlier this year, I watched my monthly average climb to 56...and then 57 beats per minute. You can see my data in the show notes. Sept and October were even, at 54, and then something happened in November that took my RHR up, and it kept climbing.  I know what was happening in those months to cause the increase. And I went all out to protect my recovery. I worked on rest, hydration, extra exercise, and recovery sessions. Then it began coming down. in March 54 in April 53 The 56 in May isn't the most accurate representation of what was happening with my data, as we travelled internationally and there were 5 days my whoop didn't calculate my score correctly (something to do with the change in time zones) so I'm not going to say that I was stressed out during a relaxing vacation. But something happened that caught my attention. You can see it with the graphics in the show notes. My newest six-month WHOOP average dropped from 55 to 54 beats per minute—2% lower than the previous six months. This NEW result was highlighted in GREEN for me to notice the improvement. For the first time in this story, the baseline itself had moved. And that's what we're going to dive into today. Because this episode isn't really about whether 53 is a good resting heart rate. It's about something much more useful: Do you know your baseline with YOUR RHR—and do you know which direction it's moving? Even better, if you can forsee that it will be moving up, like I knew it was going to in January/February, do you have strategies in place to buffer the stress, and keep this number as close as you can to your baseline? Let's dive into this bonus episode. The Story Behind My Resting Heart Rate: Do You Know Yours? There's a number I've been watching for the past year. I watched it raise higher (when I'm stressed) and go lower when I'm doing all the right things to rest and recover. When I zoom out and look at this number over the past year, it tells a fascinating story about my fitness, recovery, stress, and the way my body is adapting. That number is my resting heart rate. And today I want to ask you: Do you know yours? Because one of the biggest lessons I've learned from nearly five years of tracking my physiology is something we've talked about throughout this podcast: What gets measured gets improved. But I think I need to add something to that. What gets measured over time reveals the story. And my newest data makes that clearer than ever. PART 1 — WHAT IS RESTING HEART RATE? Resting heart rate, or RHR, is simply the number of times your heart beats per minute while your body is at rest. Normal Ranges and Fitness[ii] Average adults: 60 to 100 bpm. Active adults: 55 to 85 bpm. Athletes: 40 to 60 bpm, because their heart muscle is strong and pumps blood with ease For adults, resting heart rate varies considerably between individuals. Fitness, genetics, age, sleep, stress, illness, medications, hydration, alcohol, temperature and training load can all influence it. So I'm not interested in comparing my resting heart rate with someone else's. I'm interested in comparing me with me. That's where wearable data becomes useful. Instead of asking: “Is 53 good?” I'm asking: “What is happening to my baseline over time?” And that distinction matters. PART 2 — MY RHR STORY BEGAN WITH A RISE When I first looked at this data, I focused on January and February. My monthly resting heart rate had climbed: January: 56 bpm. February: 57 bpm. Those numbers weren't alarming. I was experiencing higher levels of stress than usual at that time, and I was even prepared for the stress. But relative to my baseline, (55 bpm) the rise caught my attention. And that's an important distinction. A wearable isn't diagnosing why something happened. It can't look at 57 and tell me: “Andrea, this is stress.” But it can show me that something has changed. Then I can look at the rest of my life. How am I sleeping? How am I training? What's my stress level? Am I recovering? What has changed? That's when data becomes feedback. I was ready to implement some stress reduction strategies to get my RHR and nervous system back to its baseline. PART 3 — THEN THE PATTERN CHANGED After February, here's what happened: March: 54. April: 53. May: 56 (International Trip impacted this data) June: 53. July: 55. August: 53. And I love this part of the story because it wasn't a perfectly straight line. My RHR didn't simply go: 57...56...55...54...53. Real physiology rarely works like that. There were fluctuations. May went back to 56. July went to 55. But my resting heart rate kept returning to 53. April: 53. June: 53. August: 53. That's when I began wondering whether I was seeing something more meaningful than a few good months. And now I have another piece of evidence. PART 4 — THE NEW SIX-MONTH RESULT My newest WHOOP six-month report covers February 23 through August 21, 2026. And this is where the story gets interesting. My previous six-month average resting heart rate was: 55 bpm. My newest six-month average is: 54 bpm. WHOOP shows that as: 2% lower than the previous six months. One beat per minute doesn't sound dramatic. But I'm not looking for dramatic. I'm looking for adaptation. Something to show me that my body responded to the extra recovery that I was implementing to buffer the higher stress. For the first time in this particular story, the six-month average itself has moved down. And that means I'm no longer looking only at a few isolated low readings. The trend is beginning to move. PART 5 — THE AVERAGE WAS HIDING THE STORY This may be my favorite lesson from this entire experiment. Earlier, when I looked at a different six-month window, my average RHR was 55 bpm. And the previous six months? Also 55. If I had stopped there, I could have concluded: Nothing changed. But underneath that average was a changing pattern. My RHR had risen to 57 in February. This makes sense to me when I glance at the data. Then it repeatedly returned to 53 with my focus being on rest/recovery. And eventually the rolling six-month average moved from 55 to 54. This is why one measurement rarely tells the whole story. Trends matter. And sometimes your body is changing before the average catches up. PART 6 — 57 TO 53 There's another way to look at the data. February was my highest monthly average in this January–August period: 57 bpm. August is: 53 bpm. That's approximately 7% lower than that February high. I want to be careful with this number because I'm comparing two monthly endpoints—not two six-month averages. So I wouldn't call this a 7% improvement in my overall cardiovascular health. But it is another signal inside the larger pattern. What was happening in February? What is currently happening in August? And when multiple signals begin pointing in the same direction, (showing an improvement) I'm  paying attention. PART 7 — WHAT CHANGED? This is where I think self-experimentation becomes powerful. I didn't respond to the higher numbers by simply exercising harder. I've spent this year becoming much more intentional about recovery and regulation. Sleep. Daily movement. Zone 2 work. Meditation. Hydration. Infrared sauna. Red-light therapy. Paying attention to training strain. And increasingly, listening to what my physiology is telling me instead of automatically pushing through fatigue. I've also been experimenting with removing alcohol at different times this year, and the changes I've seen in recovery, HRV, sleep stress and resting heart rate have given me another variable to continue watching. I can't take this dataset and say: “This one behavior caused my RHR to fall.” There are too many variables. But I can say: The environment surrounding my physiology changed—and my trend changed with it. That's worth paying attention to. PART 8 — WHY DOES A LOWER RHR MATTER? In many people, particularly when associated with aerobic fitness, a lower resting heart rate can reflect a heart that is able to pump blood efficiently with fewer beats at rest. Training can increase stroke volume—the amount of blood pumped with each heartbeat. That means the heart may not need to beat as frequently to deliver the same cardiac output at rest. Autonomic regulation also plays a role. The sympathetic nervous system helps mobilize us for action. The parasympathetic nervous system supports rest-and-recovery processes. Resting heart rate reflects influences from both, along with many other physiological factors. That's why I don't view RHR as a standalone score. I view it as one piece of my physiological dashboard. RHR. HRV. Sleep. Recovery. Training load. And, most importantly: How I actually feel. PART 9 — THIS CONNECTS DIRECTLY TO THE MOVEMENT LOOP Remember the Movement Loop we've been building in Phase 3: Movement → Brain Activation → Attention → Learning → Recovery → Adaptation → Performance → Greater Capacity. My RHR data brings us directly back to the part of the loop I don't want us to overlook: Recovery → Adaptation. Exercise provides the stimulus. But we don't become fitter during the stimulus itself. The body needs an opportunity to respond to that stimulus. To repair. To replenish. To adapt. And eventually, that adaptation may become visible in our trends. That's why recovery isn't the opposite of performance. Recovery is part of the process that makes performance possible. PART 10 — THE BIGGER LESSON This episode isn't really about whether your resting heart rate should be 53. Mine doesn't need to be yours. Your number might be completely different. The question is: Do you know your baseline? And more importantly: Do you know which direction it's moving? What increases it? What decreases it? Because your physiology is constantly responding to the way you're living. Training. Sleeping. Recovering. Working. Traveling. Eating. Drinking. Managing stress. And sometimes those changes are happening quietly beneath the surface. Until you measure them. PART 11 — HOW TO IMPLEMENT THIS IN YOUR OWN LIFE So now I want to turn this over to you. I've shown you my resting heart rate story. What's yours? And you don't need five years of WHOOP data to begin looking for it. You just need enough information to establish your baseline, and then you need to become curious about what causes that baseline to change. Here's how I would start. STEP 1 — FIND A WAY TO MEASURE YOUR RESTING HEART RATE CONSISTENTLY First, find the measurement tool that works for you. Maybe that's WHOOP. Maybe it's an Apple Watch, Garmin, Oura Ring, Fitbit, or another wearable. Or maybe you're tracking your resting heart rate another way. The specific device isn't the most important part of this experiment. You can even just count your pulse beats that you get in one minute while resting. Just stay consistent as you measure. If you're going to look for a trend, you want to compare measurements collected under reasonably consistent conditions. We're not trying to find the lowest number we can possibly produce. We're trying to understand our normal pattern. STEP 2 — LEARN YOUR BASELINE Next, don't start by asking: “Is my resting heart rate good?” Start with: “What is normal for me?” Look at your data over time. If you have it, look at your last month. Then three months. Six months. And eventually a year. What number—or range—does your RHR tend to return to? For me, I knew that my baseline was somewhere around the mid-50s. That's why 56 and 57 caught my attention. Those numbers weren't necessarily concerning when compared with somebody else's resting heart rate. Someone else I know has a RHR of 80 and that's in the normal range. The higher scores mattered to me, because they represented a change from my baseline. That's the first lesson: Compare yourself with yourself. STEP 3 — LOOK FOR THE DEVIATIONS Once you understand your baseline, look for the places where your data moves away from it. Don't immediately label the change as good or bad. Just become curious. When did your RHR rise? When did it fall? Was it one unusual night? Several days? Several weeks? Or did your monthly average actually begin to move? This is where we stop looking at individual dots and begin looking for a pattern. STEP 4 — PUT YOUR LIFE NEXT TO YOUR DATA Now comes the part that I think is the most interesting. Take the RHR graph and mentally place your life beside it. Ask yourself: What was happening here? Was work unusually stressful? Were you traveling? Were you sleeping less? Were you sick? Had your training load increased? Were you drinking more—or less—alcohol? Had you changed your exercise routine? Were you recovering differently? What was happening emotionally? What was happening physically? This was important in interpreting my own data. When I saw my RHR increase in January and February, I knew what was happening in my life during those months. And when I saw May increase, I also had context: I had been traveling internationally, and I knew there were issues with several days of my wearable data. Context changes interpretation. A graph can show you what changed. Your life can help you investigate why. STEP 5 — LOOK AT MORE THAN ONE METRIC Here's another important point. Don't interpret resting heart rate completely by itself. Put it next to other information. What was happening with your HRV? Your sleep? Your recovery? Your training load? Your energy? Your stress? And most importantly: How did you feel? One metric gives us a clue. Multiple signals moving together can give us a much richer picture. Think of it as your own physiological dashboard. You're looking for relationships between the signals rather than allowing one number to define whether you're doing well. STEP 6 — CHOOSE ONE VARIABLE TO EXPERIMENT WITH Now we move from observation to action. Ask: “What is one behavior I could change consistently and then watch what happens?” Maybe it's getting to bed earlier. Maybe it's improving hydration. Adding more Zone 2 exercise. Building recovery days into your training. Meditating. Walking. Changing your alcohol intake. Or simply protecting more downtime during a stressful period. Choose something that's meaningful and realistic for you. Then give it time. This is important because we're not trying to manipulate tomorrow morning's score. We're trying to see whether consistent behavior begins to influence a trend. STEP 7 — MEASURE AGAIN And now we come back to the beginning. Measure. Notice. Experiment. Adjust. And measure again. You might even keep a very simple note beside your data: What changed this month? You could write: Higher workload. Travel. Better sleep. Started Zone 2. Stopped drinking alcohol. Illness. Vacation. More recovery. Over time, you begin creating something much more useful than a collection of numbers. You're creating a map of how your body responds to your life. DISCOVER YOUR RHR STORY So here's the experiment I want to leave you with. Pull up your resting heart rate data. And ask yourself these five questions: What is my baseline? When does my RHR move above or below that baseline? What was happening in my life when it changed? What other physiological signals moved with it? What is one behavior I could intentionally change and measure over time? Then zoom out. Don't judge yourself by tomorrow morning. Look for the story. Because the goal isn't to achieve somebody else's resting heart rate. The goal is to understand your own physiology well enough to recognize when something changes. And then have strategies available to respond. That's where measurement becomes useful. It moves us from simply collecting information... to using information to make better decisions. REVIEW — WHAT DID WE LEARN? Before we close, let's pull everything together. We started with one simple metric: resting heart rate. We learned that RHR tells us how many times our heart beats per minute while we're at rest—but the number becomes much more useful when we stop comparing ourselves with other people and begin comparing ourselves with ourselves. Then we looked at my own story. My RHR rose to: 56 bpm in January. And then: 57 bpm in February. Because I understood what was happening in my life at the time, those increases gave me information I could use. Rather than simply pushing harder, I became increasingly intentional about recovery. Then the pattern began to change. My RHR repeatedly returned toward 53. And eventually something even more interesting happened. My newest six-month average moved from: 55 bpm → 54 bpm. WHOOP identified that as: 2% lower than my previous six-month average. One beat per minute. Not dramatic. But that's exactly the point. We're not looking for dramatic. We're looking for patterns. We're looking for evidence that the system may be adapting over time. And that's why my biggest lesson from this experiment isn't: “My resting heart rate is 53.” It's: “I understand my resting heart rate better than I did before.” I know my baseline. I know some of the circumstances that push it higher. I'm beginning to understand some of the behaviors associated with it moving lower. And most importantly, I know to keep watching the trend. CONCLUSION — BECOME A STUDENT OF YOUR OWN PHYSIOLOGY This brings us back to something Dr. Kristen Holmes reinforced in Episode 405: What gets measured gets improved. But after looking at this data, I want to expand that idea. What gets measured gives us information. What gets measured consistently reveals patterns. And what gets measured over time can reveal a story. That's the opportunity I hope you take away from this episode. Become curious about your own physiology. Not obsessed with it. Not controlled by a score. Curious. Learn your baseline. Notice when something changes. Put that change into the context of your life. Experiment thoughtfully. And then zoom back out and see what happened. Because ultimately, we're not collecting data just to collect more data. We're trying to turn: Data → Awareness → Action → Adaptation. And that brings us right back to our Movement Loop: Movement → Brain Activation → Attention → Learning → Recovery → Adaptation → Performance → Greater Capacity. Your resting heart rate is only one metric. But it gives us a perfect example of what adaptation can look like when we stop staring at today's number and start paying attention to the larger pattern. So sometime after listening to this episode, open your own data. Go back three months. Six months. A year if you can. And ask yourself: “What story has my body been trying to tell me?” You might be surprised by what you find. COMING NEXT — BONUS EPISODE 4 And there's one part of my own physiological dashboard that I deliberately haven't explored deeply today. Sleep. Because recovery doesn't end when we stop exercising. Some of the most important recovery processes happen while we're asleep. So before we return to Dr. John Medina and move deeper into attention, learning, and cognition, I want to stay with the recovery side of our Movement Loop for one more bonus episode. In Bonus Episode 4, we're going to investigate restorative sleep. What exactly is restorative sleep? How can we measure it? What can our sleep data tell us? And perhaps most importantly: How can we use that information to improve the way we recover, adapt, and perform? We'll apply the same approach we used today. Not just: “How did I sleep last night?” But: “What story is my sleep telling me over time?” Because movement creates the stimulus. Recovery creates the opportunity to adapt. And sleep may be one of the most important places where that recovery takes place. I'll see you next time for Bonus Episode 4: The Story Behind My Restorative Sleep. REFERENCES [i]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 405 “Movement Isn't Enough: How Recovery Drives Adaptation”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-isnt-enough-how-recovery-drives-real-adaptation/   [ii] Health Direct “What is RHR?” https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/resting-heart-rate

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In this exciting episode, KRizz & CoopaDil revisit how two key characters in Rogue One reflect human struggles and resilience. In the vast universe of Star Wars, characters often embody traits that resonate deeply with audiences. Rogue One is not merely about rebellion against tyranny, but rather about the personal journeys of its characters. Chirrut & Baze are not traditional heroes; they are flawed individuals who have faced immense loss. Their dynamic works because they relate to others who are also struggling. This reflection of vulnerability makes them relatable and their story impactful. Broken yet brave, the character dynamics of Chirrut & Baze's relationship exemplifies how shared suffering can forge strong bonds, carry the weight of their failures, yet they find purpose in each other. Rather than being driven by destiny or prophecies, they symbolize the ordinary struggle with courage in order to find meaning. If you like what we do in the way of caramelicious nostalgia, drop by and show us some support at Buy Me a Coffee dot com… (go to link below), we so appreciate you! Thanks a latte!!

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Why do we keep reacting in ways we don't fully understand? Why do certain situations seem to hit harder than they should? And why can we have years of insight into our patterns and still feel stuck repeating them?In this episode of Message in the Middle, Marianne sits down with Karen Rubinstein, speaker, author, and creator of The RETURN Way™, to explore the hidden fears and stories that often drive our reactions, relationships, and behaviors.Drawing from her own journey through alcoholism, recovery, trauma healing, and personal transformation, Karen shares how she discovered that most of what we call stress isn't actually about the moment we're living through. It's about the meaning our nervous system attached to experiences long ago.Together, Marianne and Karen discuss:• Why insight alone doesn't always create change• The difference between self-awareness and self-judgment• How shame keeps us stuck in familiar patterns• What survival mode can look like in high-functioning women• Why emotional intelligence is more practical than most people realize• The shift from self-improvement to self-alignment• How naming our fears begins to loosen their gripIf you've ever wondered why certain emotional triggers keep showing up, why healing feels harder than simply trying harder, or why you still struggle with patterns you thought you'd outgrown, this conversation offers both understanding and hope.Because real transformation doesn't begin with becoming someone new. It begins with understanding who you've been all along.Connect with Karen: https://www.karenrubinstein.comhttps://substack.com/@karenrubinsteinoutloudhttps://www.karenrubinstein.com/the-return-way Connect with Marianne:Website:  Message In The Middle with MarianneMessage In the Middle Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlistsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966Email:  Contact | Message In The Middle with MarianneSubscribe to Message In the Middle:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeLeave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in the Middle podcas...

Send us Fan MailFor many people, the story of Black Civil War soldiers ends on the battlefield. But what if some of the most revealing stories happened far from combat, in military camps, prison cells, and court-martial records?In this episode, Kenyatta sits down with historian Dr. Jonathan Lande to discuss his book, Freedom Soldiers. Together, they explore how newly emancipated Black men navigated military service, not simply as soldiers, but as people actively pursuing freedom on their own terms. Jonathan shares how years of archival research uncovered the voices of men whose experiences have long been overlooked, revealing a more complex story of emancipation, military justice, and everyday resistance.Their conversation examines why Jonathan refers to these men as "enlisted freedom seekers," how court-martial records preserve the words of soldiers who were rarely heard elsewhere in the historical record, and what these stories teach us about family, survival, and the unfinished work of freedom during the Civil War.This episode is a powerful reminder that history is shaped by more than famous battles and celebrated heroes. It is also found in overlooked records, where ordinary people fought for dignity, protected their families, and defined freedom for themselves.In this episode:How Jonathan Lande's path from aspiring attorney to Civil War historian shaped his researchWhy films like Glory sparked his early interest in history and how later scholarship challenged those narrativesThe meaning behind the term "enlisted freedom seekers" and why language matters when telling Civil War historyHow military camps, prisons, and court-martial records reveal a different perspective on Black military serviceWhy many formerly enslaved soldiers enlisted to protect their families and secure their own freedom instead of pursuing abstract ideals of citizenshipWhat genealogists and family historians can learn from military court records and compiled service recordsThe remarkable firsthand testimonies preserved in court-martial records, including stories of resistance, resilience, and survivalThe challenges and rewards of uncovering overlooked voices in the archivesJonathan's advice for writers on finishing a manuscript and building a sustainable writing practiceFeatured BookFreedom Soldiers by Dr. Jonathan LandePlease visit Jonathan's website at: Jonathanlande.comConversations with Kenyatta features Kenyatta D. Berry. Music for episodes 1-76 is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa, Music for episodes 77+ is “Rheme – Afrobeat x African Instrumental x Reggae Beat,” via Pixabay.Learn more about Kenyatta and her work at KenyattaBerry.com.You can also connect with her on social media:Instagram: @Kenyatta.BerryFacebook: facebook.com/KenyattaDBThanks for listening, we'll see you next time on Conversations with Kenyatta.  We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world. Disclaimer: All guest opinions expressed in Conversations with Kenyatta are their own and do not reflect the views of Kenyatta D. Berry. . 

Although the first enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown in 1619, European slavery in America began more than a century before. In a work distinguished not only by its original research but by its “passionate prose” (James F. Brooks), historian Linford Fisher demonstrates how the enslavement of Indigenous people began in the years just after 1492, ensnaring an estimated three to six million Natives throughout the Americas. Although largely erased from the public consciousness, Native enslavement continued for centuries to become a colossal phenomenon that affected nearly 600,000 Native Americans in North America alone, revealing the shocking truth that American colonizers enslaved Natives in roughly the same numbers as they imported enslaved Africans.From Virginia to California, from New England to Barbados, Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History (Liveright, 2026) traces the history of Indigenous enslavement and land dispossession, detailing how colonizers captured Natives and often deliberately mislabeled them as Black slaves to avoid detection. While the American Revolution pealed the bells of freedom for colonists, it paved a larcenous trail of westward expansion that subsequently plundered Indigenous land and stole the labor of Natives from nations like the Cherokee, Navajo, Nisean, and many others. “This double theft,” Fisher writes, “was central to the origins, growth, and eventual success of the English colonies and the United States—not just initially but throughout all of American history.”In this expansive narrative, Fisher weaves together accounts of major episodes in American history including early colonization, the American Revolution, and the Civil War with lesser-known stories of Native enslavement and land loss. Fisher upends conventional histories about the nature of American slavery, revealing enslaved Natives in places we have overlooked, including southern antebellum plantations and the nineteenth-century American West. After Congress outlawed Native slavery in 1867, Americans forced Indigenous children into boarding schools and white homes, where they labored under forced assimilation. This practice was not reformed until the latter twentieth century, when Native nations finally secured increasing rights and self-determination.Nearly fifteen years in the making, this magisterial volume not only uncovers a five-century genocidal history but also illuminates the myriad ways Native Americans have fought for their sovereignty and maintained community. The most comprehensive work of its kind, Stealing America emerges as a saga of both persistent colonialism and Indigenous resilience, one that reframes American history at its core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Although the first enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown in 1619, European slavery in America began more than a century before. In a work distinguished not only by its original research but by its “passionate prose” (James F. Brooks), historian Linford Fisher demonstrates how the enslavement of Indigenous people began in the years just after 1492, ensnaring an estimated three to six million Natives throughout the Americas. Although largely erased from the public consciousness, Native enslavement continued for centuries to become a colossal phenomenon that affected nearly 600,000 Native Americans in North America alone, revealing the shocking truth that American colonizers enslaved Natives in roughly the same numbers as they imported enslaved Africans.From Virginia to California, from New England to Barbados, Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History (Liveright, 2026) traces the history of Indigenous enslavement and land dispossession, detailing how colonizers captured Natives and often deliberately mislabeled them as Black slaves to avoid detection. While the American Revolution pealed the bells of freedom for colonists, it paved a larcenous trail of westward expansion that subsequently plundered Indigenous land and stole the labor of Natives from nations like the Cherokee, Navajo, Nisean, and many others. “This double theft,” Fisher writes, “was central to the origins, growth, and eventual success of the English colonies and the United States—not just initially but throughout all of American history.”In this expansive narrative, Fisher weaves together accounts of major episodes in American history including early colonization, the American Revolution, and the Civil War with lesser-known stories of Native enslavement and land loss. Fisher upends conventional histories about the nature of American slavery, revealing enslaved Natives in places we have overlooked, including southern antebellum plantations and the nineteenth-century American West. After Congress outlawed Native slavery in 1867, Americans forced Indigenous children into boarding schools and white homes, where they labored under forced assimilation. This practice was not reformed until the latter twentieth century, when Native nations finally secured increasing rights and self-determination.Nearly fifteen years in the making, this magisterial volume not only uncovers a five-century genocidal history but also illuminates the myriad ways Native Americans have fought for their sovereignty and maintained community. The most comprehensive work of its kind, Stealing America emerges as a saga of both persistent colonialism and Indigenous resilience, one that reframes American history at its core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Although the first enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown in 1619, European slavery in America began more than a century before. In a work distinguished not only by its original research but by its “passionate prose” (James F. Brooks), historian Linford Fisher demonstrates how the enslavement of Indigenous people began in the years just after 1492, ensnaring an estimated three to six million Natives throughout the Americas. Although largely erased from the public consciousness, Native enslavement continued for centuries to become a colossal phenomenon that affected nearly 600,000 Native Americans in North America alone, revealing the shocking truth that American colonizers enslaved Natives in roughly the same numbers as they imported enslaved Africans.From Virginia to California, from New England to Barbados, Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History (Liveright, 2026) traces the history of Indigenous enslavement and land dispossession, detailing how colonizers captured Natives and often deliberately mislabeled them as Black slaves to avoid detection. While the American Revolution pealed the bells of freedom for colonists, it paved a larcenous trail of westward expansion that subsequently plundered Indigenous land and stole the labor of Natives from nations like the Cherokee, Navajo, Nisean, and many others. “This double theft,” Fisher writes, “was central to the origins, growth, and eventual success of the English colonies and the United States—not just initially but throughout all of American history.”In this expansive narrative, Fisher weaves together accounts of major episodes in American history including early colonization, the American Revolution, and the Civil War with lesser-known stories of Native enslavement and land loss. Fisher upends conventional histories about the nature of American slavery, revealing enslaved Natives in places we have overlooked, including southern antebellum plantations and the nineteenth-century American West. After Congress outlawed Native slavery in 1867, Americans forced Indigenous children into boarding schools and white homes, where they labored under forced assimilation. This practice was not reformed until the latter twentieth century, when Native nations finally secured increasing rights and self-determination.Nearly fifteen years in the making, this magisterial volume not only uncovers a five-century genocidal history but also illuminates the myriad ways Native Americans have fought for their sovereignty and maintained community. The most comprehensive work of its kind, Stealing America emerges as a saga of both persistent colonialism and Indigenous resilience, one that reframes American history at its core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

Although the first enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown in 1619, European slavery in America began more than a century before. In a work distinguished not only by its original research but by its “passionate prose” (James F. Brooks), historian Linford Fisher demonstrates how the enslavement of Indigenous people began in the years just after 1492, ensnaring an estimated three to six million Natives throughout the Americas. Although largely erased from the public consciousness, Native enslavement continued for centuries to become a colossal phenomenon that affected nearly 600,000 Native Americans in North America alone, revealing the shocking truth that American colonizers enslaved Natives in roughly the same numbers as they imported enslaved Africans.From Virginia to California, from New England to Barbados, Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History (Liveright, 2026) traces the history of Indigenous enslavement and land dispossession, detailing how colonizers captured Natives and often deliberately mislabeled them as Black slaves to avoid detection. While the American Revolution pealed the bells of freedom for colonists, it paved a larcenous trail of westward expansion that subsequently plundered Indigenous land and stole the labor of Natives from nations like the Cherokee, Navajo, Nisean, and many others. “This double theft,” Fisher writes, “was central to the origins, growth, and eventual success of the English colonies and the United States—not just initially but throughout all of American history.”In this expansive narrative, Fisher weaves together accounts of major episodes in American history including early colonization, the American Revolution, and the Civil War with lesser-known stories of Native enslavement and land loss. Fisher upends conventional histories about the nature of American slavery, revealing enslaved Natives in places we have overlooked, including southern antebellum plantations and the nineteenth-century American West. After Congress outlawed Native slavery in 1867, Americans forced Indigenous children into boarding schools and white homes, where they labored under forced assimilation. This practice was not reformed until the latter twentieth century, when Native nations finally secured increasing rights and self-determination.Nearly fifteen years in the making, this magisterial volume not only uncovers a five-century genocidal history but also illuminates the myriad ways Native Americans have fought for their sovereignty and maintained community. The most comprehensive work of its kind, Stealing America emerges as a saga of both persistent colonialism and Indigenous resilience, one that reframes American history at its core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

What happens when an ordinary New Bedford whaling voyage turns into one of the most extraordinary survival stories in American maritime history? In this episode of The Photo Detective, I talk with bestselling maritime historian Eric Jay Dolin, author of The Wreck of the Mentor. Dolin has written more than seventeen acclaimed books on maritime history, environmental policy, pirates, privateers, hurricanes, and the American whaling industry, including Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America and A Furious Sky.We explore the tragic 1834 wreck of the Mentor, whose crew became stranded for years on the islands of Palau after their ship struck a reef. Erick shares how firsthand survivor accounts, newly digitized archival sources, and years of historical research allowed him to reconstruct this remarkable story of endurance, cultural encounters, and rescue. Along the way, we discuss why these stories matter to genealogists and family historians seeking to understand the lives—and sometimes mysterious disappearances—of their seafaring ancestors.Related Episodes:Episode 266: Military Images Magazine's Ron Coddington shares the stories behind Civil War PhotosEpisode 240: The Hidden Stories of Tattooing: Dr. Matt Lodder on Tattoos in Photography and SocietyLinks:Sign up for my newsletter.Watch my YouTube Channel.Like the Photo Detective Facebook Page so you get notified of my Facebook Live videos.Need help preserving your photos? Check out Maureen's Preserving Family Photographs ebook Need help identifying family photos? Check out The Family Photo Detective ebookHave a photo you need help identifying? Sign up for photo consultation.About My Guest:Eric Jay Dolin is the best-selling author of numerous works in maritime history, including Left for Dead; Black Flags, Blue Waters; and Leviathan. He now lives in Marblehead, Massachusetts, with his family. http://www.ericjaydolin.com/About Maureen Taylor:Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective® helps clients with photo related genealogical problems. Her pioneering work in historic photo research has earned her the title “the nation's foremost historical photo detective” by The Wall Street Journal and appearances on The View, The Today Show, Pawn Stars, and others.   Learn more at Maureentaylor.comDid you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. I'm thrilled to be offering something new. Photo investigations. These collaborative one-on-one sessions. Look at your family photos then you and I meet to discuss your mystery images. And find out how each clue and hint might contribute to your family history. Find out more by going to maureentaylor.com and clicking on family photo investigations. Support the show

Greatest Generation Live welcomes one of the last surviving Canadian veterans of D-Day, Jim Parks, for a conversation about his extraordinary journey from the beaches of Normandy to the final victory over Nazi Germany. Jim enlisted in the Canadian Army while still underage and spent nearly three years training in Britain before landing with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles on Juno Beach on June 6, 1944. Assigned to arrive just ahead of the main assault, his landing craft struck an obstacle and he was forced to swim ashore without his rifle. From that chaotic beginning, Jim fought through the brutal Normandy campaign at Putot and Carpiquet, crossed Belgium and the Netherlands, battled at the Leopold Canal and in the Rhineland, and finished the war in Germany as a sergeant. Jim has a remarkable gift for storytelling. He vividly recalls the confusion and terror of the invasion, the comrades he lost, the small moments of humanity that sustained soldiers in combat, and the challenges of returning home after the war. His reflections remind us that history is made not only by armies and generals, but by ordinary young people asked to do extraordinary things. Joining Glenn Flickinger as co-hosts are history teacher at Crestwood Preparatory College Scott Masters and author, historian Marc Milner. Marc is a Canadian military and naval historian, author of several books including SECOND FRONT: Anglo-American Rivalry and the Hidden Story of the Normandy Campaign. He is Director of the Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society at the University of New Brunswick. Together they will help place Jim's experiences in the broader story of Canada's pivotal role on D-Day and the liberation of Northwest Europe by exploring the campaign, Jim's life before and after the war, and the importance of preserving these firsthand memories for future generations. For more information about Crestwood's Oral History Project, visit: https://ohp.crestwood.on.ca/ Bring your questions and join us for out conversation with someone who can tell us what it was like to come ashore on D-Day.

If you assume you know everything about your own backyard, you are likely missing the most profitable and entertaining narratives driving your local economy. We sit down with Brian Johnson, the founder of Big on Bentonville, to uncover how he built a premier low-speed vehicle tour company that somehow managed to outrank world-class art museums in customer satisfaction.We get into the tactical reality of launching an unconventional hospitality business in Northwest Arkansas. Brian shares how a trip to Rome inspired him to buy his first custom cart, the precise legal boundaries between standard golf carts and low-speed vehicles, and how his team curated high-end experiences like their signature evening drinking tours. We also dive into the upcoming launch of their "Front Seat to Fabulous" home architecture tours and look at the exact pricing structures required to remain highly profitable.The actual execution of a local tour company isn't all scenic drives and champagne; the hidden overhead can completely stall an operation before it starts. Brian breaks down the brutal reality of commercial insurance costs, which can top $2,000 a month just to keep the vehicles street-legal. He also gives a candid look into the unpredictable nature of tipping culture, dealing with mid-summer weather cancellations, and the necessity of keeping your guides unindebted to corporate sponsorships to maintain an authentic, high-quality story.If you care about local entrepreneurship, scaling a high-margin side hustle, and the business of boutique hospitality, you'll get a lot from this conversation. Make sure to subscribe to the B Team Podcast and share this episode with a fellow founder.What is the best hidden local spot in your city that tourists completely miss? Let us know in the comments below!

In this episode, we speak with science journalist Rowan Hooper, whose book Togetherness: Symbiosis and the Hidden Story of Life's Greatest Collaborations takes a deep-dive into the world of co-operation between organisms.In the book, he argues that collaboration in nature has often been overlooked in favour of competition, and that organisms working together have played a vital role in making the world the way it is.Togetherness: Symbiosis and the Hidden Story of Life's Greatest Collaborations Rowan Hooper Fern Press (2026)Music supplied by SPD/Triple Scoop Music/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After years of debilitating symptoms and searching for answers, Adam was diagnosed with Lyme disease.What began as a personal health battle eventually led him down a seven-year investigation into chronic illness, immune tolerance, the history of Lyme disease, and the research behind his book, The Sleeper Agent. In this conversation,Adam shares his personal journey, explains why Lyme disease can be so difficult to diagnose, discusses the role of co-infections, and explores the historical research that shaped his investigation into Plum Island and the work of Erich Traub. Topics include:• Lyme disease• Chronic illness• Tick-borne diseases• Immune tolerance• Multiple co-infections• Plum Island• Erich Traub• The Sleeper AgentIf you enjoyed this interview, the extended Waiola Plus conversation goes much further.On the Waiola Plus side, Adam discusses Operation Paperclip, biological warfare, historical biodefense programs, vaccine history, public health, chemical warfare, intelligence connections, and many of the controversial subjects that could not be included in this YouTube version.If you enjoyed this interview, the extended Waiola Plus conversation goes much further.On the Waiola Plus side, Adam discusses Operation Paperclip, biological warfare, historical biodefense programs, vaccine history, public health, chemical warfare, intelligence connections, and many of the controversial subjects that could not be included in this YouTube version.If you want the complete interview, join the Waiola Plus community at:https://www.patreon.com/wakeupwithmiyaYou can also become a YouTube Member for extended interviews and bonus content:https://www.youtube.com/@WakeUpWithMiya/joinAdam's website:https://thesleeperagent.comMahalo for watching. If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with someone who might find it interesting.BUY ME A COFFEE LINK Support the Show & Stay Connected:Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/sensiblehippieJoin My Patreon for ad-free episodes & exclusive content: https://Patreon.com/WakeupwithMiyaIf you're joining Waiola – The Plus Side, please subscribe through a web browser (Safari or Chrome) instead of the Patreon app — it directly supports the show.Mahalo nui loa for supporting independent work and helping keep this platform growing.Shop my Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/profile/amzn1.account.AGYOPCXXGH6MN5RVAKGQWVZUZLEA/list/26B87RB4FZ9W2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_6BWRT43TH4MY2NM2XD6XWant to be on the show or suggest a guest? I'm looking for guests who can speak on human trafficking, the paranormal, occult symbolism, hidden history, spiritual warfare, ancient mysteries, and specific military stories involving covert operations, secret programs, psychological warfare, unexplained events, and firsthand accounts.Email me at: Miya@wakeupwithmiya.comFollow Me Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WakeupwithMiyaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WakeupwithMiyaExclusive Discount!Shop at LVNTA: https://lvnta.com/lv_IcTq5EmoFKaZfJhTiSUse code OHANA for 20% off!Listen on Your Favorite Platform:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere podcasts are available!RATE & REVIEW:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-up-with-miya/id1627169850Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UYrXCgma1lJYzf8glnAxyMusic Credits:Beginning: "Echoes in the Shadows" - DKEnd Music: “Crazy” - EkoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wake-up-with-miya--6339129/support.

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Pulaski is often built up into an almost mythic figure who represents patriotism, bravery, freedom, independence, and the U.S. as a melting pot. a nation of immigrants. But there’s also a very different version of his story. Research: “Benjamin Franklin to George Washington, 29 May 1777,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-24-02-0072. [Original source: The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, vol. 24, May 1 through September 30, 1777, ed. William B. Willcox. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 1984, p. 98.] https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-24-02-0072 “General Count Casimir Pulaski: ‘The Father of the American Cavalry’: First Commander of Washington’s Cavalry; Commander of the Independent ‘Pulaski’s Legion.’” The American Catholic Historical Researches , JANUARY, 1910, New Series, Vol. 6, No. 1 (JANUARY, 1910). 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Why do 70% of change efforts fail — even when leadership is fully committed? The answer isn't strategy or resources; it's the hidden stories people unknowingly carry that silently block every initiative.In this episode, Ronica Roth, author of “Practice Makes Culture” and co-founder of The Welcome Elephant, shares a practical framework for creating lasting organizational change. Drawing on 25 years of experience helping teams and companies transform, she explains why culture declarations and vision speeches alone never work — and what leaders at any level can do instead. Ronica introduces the concept of “welcoming elephants” — the emotional, systems, and room elephants that surface whenever change is attempted — and why acknowledging them is the first step toward real progress. She also unpacks why most culture lives beneath the surface, in hidden stories that employees carry without realizing it, and how those stories quietly undermine even well-designed initiatives.The conversation covers how to build psychological ownership so people invest in change rather than just comply with it, and why small, intentional daily practices — not grand overhauls — are what actually shift culture. The discussion also touches on applying these principles to AI transformation, where the emotional stakes are especially high and the hidden stories especially loud.Key topics discussed:Why 70% of change efforts fail — and what to do about itThe three types of “elephants” blocking organizational changeHidden stories: the invisible force sabotaging your cultureWhy declaring a new culture is necessary but not sufficientHow to create psychological ownership (not just buy-in)Using meetings as a daily practice for cultural changeLeading AI transformation with vulnerability and structureThe WOOP method for making personal behavior change stickTimestamps:(00:00:00) Trailer & Intro(00:02:43) Why Ronica Write a Book About IT Culture?(00:05:14) What Are the Three Types of Elephants That Hold Organizations Back?(00:11:05) Why Do 70% of Change Efforts Fail?(00:15:45) How Does Ronica Define the Different Layers of Culture?(00:20:57) Why Is Declaring a New Culture Necessary But Not Sufficient?(00:23:12) What Are the Three Pillars of Your Cultural Transformation Framework?(00:39:28) How Can You Turn Meetings Into a Daily Practice for Cultural Change?(00:48:51) How Can Leaders Address the Emotional Elephant of AI Transformation?(00:56:13) Can You Apply These Culture Change Principles to Personal Growth?(01:02:06) What Are the Five Culture Hacks for Scaling Cultural Impact?(01:04:49) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Ronica Roth's BioRonica Roth is a transformation expert dedicated to revolutionizing how organizations work. As cofounder of The Welcome Elephant consultancy, she helps leaders build thriving cultures where both business results and human potential flourish. With deep expertise in product management, business agility, and organizational change, Ronica brings a unique perspective shaped by her certification as a Leadership Circle® practitioner and her distinguished background as a Certified Scrum Trainer Emeritus. Her approach is informed by an MS in Journalism from Northwestern University and enriched by her earlier career in newspapers, giving her exceptional skills in storytelling and communication crucial for effective organizational change.Follow Ronica:LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/ronicaroth Practice Makes Culture – itrevolution.com/product/practice-makes-cultureThe Welcome Elephant – thewelcomeelephant.coPractice Makes Culture Substack - practicemakesculture.substack.comLike this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/261.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

Linguist Valerie Fridland, author of "Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents," shares the surprising science behind the way we speak.

Dillon Osleger wears a lot of hats: geologist, professional mountain biker for Specialized, trail builder, public lands policy analyst and advocate, and now first-time author. His debut book, "Trail Work: Restoring the Paths and Stories of America's Public Lands," blends science, history, and personal reflection into a look at our relationship with the places we love. It's already earned praise from the likes of Bill McKibben, Robert Moor, and former M&P guest Rick Ridgeway. And for whatever it's worth, I loved it as well.  I've read a ton of books on public lands, and this one filled in many of the gaps in my knowledge on this super-important and timely issue. Raised by two geologists who moved the family from Riverside to Austin to Northern California, Dillon grew up idolizing mountain legends like Rick Ridgeway and Jeremy Jones, and he wanted nothing more than to spend his life outside. He was, by his own account, a poor student—right up until a NOLS course at fifteen showed him he could learn through the things he was passionate about. That realization helped transform him from a 2.9-GPA high school student all the way to a scientist who holds a master's in Earth Science, with a lot of biking, skiing, surfing, and fishing along the way. We recorded this at Mountainfilm in Telluride, the morning after Dillon shared a stage with literary heroes like Kevin Fedarko. We cover his mountain upbringing, how mountain biking became his way of finding clarity, why he thinks the traditional classroom can be challenging for many curious and energetic kids, and the deep connections between public lands and the rural communities around them. We also get into the writers who shaped him—John McPhee, Wendell Berry, James Rebanks—and his belief that the world is far more purple than the red-and-blue map suggests. We also talk a lot about the process of writing his book and some of the biggest lessons learned from tackling such an ambitious project.  More than anything, this is a conversation about loving a place enough to do the work for it. I loved this one. Enjoy! --- Dillon Osleger Trail Work: Restoring the Paths and Stories of America's Public Lands Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/dillon-osleger --- THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Mountain & Prairie is listener supported via Patreon, and brought to you with support from the Freeflow Institute, The Nature Conservancy in Colorado, and the Well Done Foundation for their generous sponsorship. --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 0:00 - Introducing Dillon Osleger and highlighting TNC Colorado 6:12 - A nervous morning 8:39 - How Dillon got people interested in his book 11:12 - Growing up moving around 14:34 - Path to college 16:28 - Finding the right academia  19:16 - Mountain biking 23:30 - The question Dillon was trying to answer 28:12 - An overview of maps 34:04 - The Thomas Fire 37:12 - Public lands threats 42:30 - Real names 47:39 - Finding your why 51:13 - Bringing in jujitsu  53:16 - How writing the book changed Dillon 56:38 - The response to the book 1:02:29 - Book recs 1:09:13 - A purple world --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

In today's episode of The Quiz, we're testing your knowledge on everything from legendary box office blockbusters to the surprising behind-the-scenes secrets of Hollywood history. Can you answer these? Animated Favorites: Which animated movie features a lovable robot who spends his days cleaning up an abandoned Earth? What Could Have Been: Who was originally cast as Indiana Jones before being replaced by Harrison Ford? Classic Cinema: Tex Ritter sang the Academy Award-winning best song for The Ballad of High Noon. What is the alternate name for this song? Play. Share. Listen, with Professional Voice Actor Joy Ofodu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send Vanessa a Text Message If you'd like to support Vanessa and the podcast, you can do so here: Buy Me a CoffeeIn today's episode, I'm joined by Cherie Calbom, widely known as The Juice Lady. Cherie holds a Master's degree in nutrition and has been a pioneer in whole-food nutrition and the juicing movement for decades. She is the author of 36 books, including the global bestseller Juicing for Life, which has helped millions of people reclaim their health through vibrant, nourishing foods.Her latest book, The Truth About Seed Oils, explores one of the most controversial and overlooked topics in modern nutrition: How industrial seed oils became widely promoted as “heart healthy,” and what that shift may have meant for public health over time.But this conversation goes far beyond just seed oils.Together, we explored: The history and rise of industrial seed oils  How marketing and dietary guidelines shaped public perception  The role of industry influence and lobbying in modern food systems  The contrast between whole, traditional foods and ultra-processed oils  And the deeper question of how far we've drifted from real, nourishing food We also found ourselves moving into a more reflective space as we discuss our cultural disconnection from food, the loss of reverence around eating, and what it might look like to return to a more grounded and intentional relationship with nourishment. This is a conversation that blends history, nutrition, culture, and deeper reflection on what it means to truly nourish the body.I also mentioned my daily vitamin E supplement during this episode:Mitolife PUFA Protect Vitamin EYou can use code Vanessa15 for 15% off if you choose to try it. Connect with Cherie: Cherie's Seed Oil Book & Resources: The Truth About Seed Oils Cherie's Website: Juice Lady Info Instagram: @juiceladycherieConnect with Vanessa and the podcast: IWP Website: Intentionally Well PodcastIWP Recommended ProductsPodcast on InstagramVanessa on InstagramPodcast on YouTubeVanessa on TikTokVanessa on XEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send us Fan MailJoin us as we delve into the rich history of the Cincinnati Reds with former GM Dick Williams. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, legendary players, and insights into baseball management and fandom.Could the Reds have gotten Shohei? Mr. Williams certainly tried.Would 2012 season have turned out differently if the pitchers were not taking BATTING practice before Game 1 in SF? Dick explains that maybe that answer is yes!Was Marge Schott the expected buyer of the Reds in 1984? Hmmm. Dick tells the story.Did Amir Garrett almost cause the Yasiel Puig not to happen? Listen and enjoy?So much more....Key TopicsReds history and legacyManagement and decision-making in MLBMemorable games and momentsPlayer and team developmentSound Bites"2019 Pirates almost cost us big time""Bronson Arroyo's cornrows were brutal""Bronson's blonde flow was amazing"Chapters00:00Introduction to Dick Williams01:26Early Memories of Baseball and the Reds04:09Reflections on Favorite Players and Managers10:18Growing Up in the Reds Family14:57Challenges as GM and President of the Reds16:57Pride in Leadership and Team Success20:28Transitioning to Skyline Chili27:25Time Machine Decisions and Rivalries35:04Pirates and Umpires: The Game Dynamics35:59Mount Rushmore of Reds: Legends and Icons37:30Dinner Party with Baseball Legends38:25Dream Players: Who Should Be in a Reds Uniform?41:01Ballpark Food: The Ultimate Game Snack42:27Memorable Moments: Reds History Outside the Ballpark43:39Clutch Moments: Who Would You Trust?44:21Best Pitch: Who Would You Call?45:51Baseball Movies: The Ones That Resonate46:37Walk-Up Songs: Setting the Mood46:52Favorite Reds Uniforms: Aesthetic Choices48:00Utility Players: The Unsung Heroes48:23Most Memorable Nights: Highs and Lows50:02Amazing Moments: Unforgettable Plays51:54Brawl Ready: Who's on Your Team?53:03Best and Worst Hair: A Fun Debate54:14Speed Demons: Who Wins the Race Jack thanks the listeners

Mary Lynn was born in March of 1966 and spent her first ten months in foster care before being adopted and brought to Pittsburgh as an infant. Her foster mother later sent a heartfelt letter to her adoptive parents, carefully recording early milestones—first steps, first words, favorite foods—clear signs that Mary Lynn was well loved from the very beginning. Still, one question stayed with her as she grew up: why hadn't she gone home from the hospital with her adoptive family? The explanations she received never quite felt complete. Decades later, with curiosity and a sense that time mattered, Mary Lynn decided to look for answers. Despite the challenges of closed adoption records, she began researching, taking DNA tests, joining online communities, and sharing her story publicly. For years, she followed leads with patience and persistence. Then one evening, a simple online post changed everything—a birthmother searching for a daughter born in March 1966, with details that closely matched Mary Lynn's own. With help from experienced search volunteers, connections were made, and DNA confirmed long-held questions about her biological parents. Meeting her birthmother was meaningful and emotional, even as it revealed a complicated family history and long-kept misunderstandings. Over time, Mary Lynn chose balance and peace, carrying forward the clarity she had gained. Most importantly, the journey gave her a new purpose. Guided by others who had helped her, today Mary Lynn is a search angel, paying forward the gift of truth, connection, and hope.   Season 12 Book: The Adoption Paradox by Jean Kelly Widner Sign up to be part of our mailing list! Thank you to our Patreons! Join at the $10 level and be part of our monthly ADOPTEE CAFE community. The next meeting will be Saturday, June 6th, at 1 pm ET. RESOURCES for Adoptees: Adoptees Connect Adoptee Mentoring Society Gregory Luce and Adoptee Rights Law Fireside Adoptees Facebook Group Dr. Liz Debetta: Migrating Toward Wholeness Movement Moses Farrow - Trauma therapist and advocate National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 OR Dial or Text 988. Kristal Parke Because She Is Adopted Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Renate Wagner grows up in an apartment in Vienna, the family fills the rooms with love and happiness. It was only years later that she discovered that the origin of this apartment was closely linked to the fate of two Jewish women during National Socialism. In her book “Auf der Suche nach Friederike/Looking for Friederike”, she embarks on an intensive search for clues and reconstructs a story that might otherwise have been lost. - Renate Wagner wächst in einer Wiener Wohnung auf, die für sie lange ein Ort der Geborgenheit ist. Erst Jahre später entdeckt sie, dass die Herkunft dieser Wohnung eng mit dem Schicksal jüdischer Menschen während des Nationalsozialismus verknüpft ist. In ihrem Buch „Auf der Suche nach Friederike / Looking for Friederike“ begibt sie sich auf eine intensive Spurensuche und rekonstruiert eine Geschichte, die sonst vielleicht verloren gegangen wäre.

We all have a soundtrack playing in our heads—but not all of them are helping us. In this video, I talk about the idea of “broken soundtracks,” inspired by Jon Acuff, and how the stories we tell ourselves can either hold us back or push us forward. Over time, I've realized how easy it is to believe thoughts that aren't true, helpful, or productive. The challenge isn't just recognizing those patterns—it's learning how to replace them with something better. That's where real progress starts. This conversation is about becoming more aware of that internal dialogue, questioning the assumptions we've been carrying, and making intentional changes that lead to better outcomes. If you've ever felt stuck, second-guessed yourself, or battled negative thinking, this is a powerful concept worth exploring.

Pastor Jake closed out “Easter Eggs — The Hidden Stories of Easter” by looking at Judas Iscariot's part in the Easter story. Judas' betrayal, though heartbreaking, became the moment that moved Jesus toward the cross. His choice revealed how human weakness can still be woven into God's greater plan. The message encouraged us to reflect on our own hearts, and the grace God offers even in our failures.  Join us this Sunday for a brand-new series!Our mission is to glorify God by equipping His people to change their world and by planting churches with the same world-changing vision.Website: https://mannastafford.church/Find us on: Facebook:   / mannastafford  Instagram:   / manna.stafford  TikTok:   / manna.stafford

In Week 3 of “Easter Eggs — The Hidden Stories of Easter,” Pastor Jake unpacked the moment the temple veil was torn at Jesus' death. He highlighted how this overlooked detail shows God removing every barrier between Himself and His people. The tearing of the veil signaled open access to His presence for all. It was a powerful reminder that because of Jesus, we can come to God freely and confidently.  Join is this Sunday for the final installment of the series. Website: https://mannastafford.church/Find us on: Facebook:   / mannastafford  Instagram:   / manna.stafford  TikTok:   / manna.stafford

In this episode, Jason tells us about his journey from his working-class background to becoming a celebrated Belfast historian, and surprising stories like the Belfast city cemetery's underground wall and Charlie Chaplin's Belfast connection. We also talked about the challenges and rewards of being a public historian and content creator, and his upcoming books on Belfast's streets and the Irish revolutionary period from a Belfast perspective.You can watch this episode on Youtube.com/@britishhistoryChapters:00:00 - The curious enthusiasm for Protestants and Catholics protesting together in Belfast's history00:19 - Charlie Chaplin's brief Belfast stay and the city's commemorative statues01:04 - Introduction to Jason Burke and his work in sharing Belfast's vibrant history02:13 - Jason's background: from inner East Belfast streets to historical research and storytelling04:51 - The influence of WWI street names and Belfast's community housing for ex-servicemen06:44 - How university sparked Jason's research passion and his focus on Belfast's WWI contribution08:01 - The role of community engagement in local history projects and memorial landscapes09:28 - The impact of social media and digital storytelling in today's public history12:02 - Navigating the challenges of finding or creating opportunities as a historian14:24 - Audience interest in specific periods, like WWI and stories of cooperation across Belfast communities15:46 - The significance of stories that buck societal trends, like the Battle of Messines and 1930s protests18:33 - Personal anecdotes about individuals caught in history, from soldiers to activists22:08 - The story of Belfast's sectarian cemeteries and the underground walls that separate the communities even in death28:05 - Lesser-known Belfast landmarks: Charlie Chaplin's statue and historic architecture stories30:52 - The challenges of historic building preservation amidst Belfast's tumultuous past42:38 - How Jason chooses his podcast topics and the importance of balanced, fact-based storytelling45:58 - Handling controversial topics with sensitivity and respect for multiple perspectives48:20 - The importance of integrity and storytelling in ensuring history endures beyond digital life50:27 - Future projects: exploring Belfast's revolutionary period and the partition's impact on the city63:20 - Jason's upcoming books: street-by-street history of Belfast and Belfast's role in Irish independence67:20 - Building a career as a self-made public historian and the value of persistence68:35 - Connect with Jason Burke: website, social media handles, and how to follow his workJason's website: https://www.jasonburkehistory.com/ I'd really appreciate your help in making this show the best it can be. I know time is precious but if you do have 10 minutes you can spare to fill out this anonymous listener survey, I'd be really grateful - http://bit.ly/britishhistorypodcast-surveyPhilippa founded award-winning Historic Tour Operator British History Tours in 2014. Find out about these luxury, fully-escorted, immersive historical experiences at BritishHistoryTours.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet our new host, Beth Shelton, a counselling psychologist with thirty years of experience working with people affected by eating disorders, including their loved ones. In addition to her own practice, Beth has shaped services, trained clinicians, and held national leadership roles across the sector. She brings professional wisdom and genuine warmth to all that she does. In her inaugural episode, Beth is joined by Dr Natasha Hepworth, a psychologist who challenges the idea that an improved body image is simply a matter of changing our thinking. Most of us already know we should feel better about how we look. But knowing it and living it are worlds apart. Natasha's work starts with a different question: not what's wrong with how you see your body, but what is your body image protecting you from? She sees negative body image not as a flaw to be fixed, but as a coping strategy, one that often has roots in real lived experience, including unprocessed trauma and shame. Her work invites us to explore what our bodies have been holding, and how we can heal in a way that genuinely lasts. If you've ever felt like body acceptance was always just out of reach, this episode may just make the difference. Resources: Butterfly National Helpline: 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE) Chat online Learn more about Beth Shelton Learn more about Natasha Hepworth Read Body Image Inside out by Deb Schachter and Whitney Otto Read Befriending the Body by Ann Saffi Biasetti Follow Butterfly Foundation on Instagram here Production Team: Produced by Beth Shelton and Sam Blacker from The Podcast Butler Executive Producer: Camilla Becket Supported by the Waratah Education Foundation For more information about this episode, visit www.butterfly.org.au/podcast and click through to this episode. If you're concerned about an eating disorder for yourself or someone you care about, please reach out to the Butterfly National Helpline or chat online with one of their specialist counsellors. Recovery is possible with the right support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Week 2 of “Easter Eggs — The Hidden Stories of Easter” highlighted the moment Jesus was arrested and Peter cut off the servant's ear, revealing how Jesus rejected violence, healed His enemy, and showed that His mission would be fulfilled through surrender and compassion—not force.Join us this Easter Sunday for Week 3 of the series and invite a friend! Website: https://mannastafford.church/Find us on: Facebook:   / mannastafford  Instagram:   / manna.stafford  TikTok:   / manna.stafford

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We like to believe we know who we are. But what if the version of yourself you’ve been living as… isn’t actually you? In this episode of Question Everything, Danielle sits down with bestselling author and therapist Katherine Woodward Thomas to explore the hidden stories shaping our identities, our relationships, and the patterns we can’t seem to break. Katherine, best known for coining the term “conscious uncoupling,” is back with a deeper question: not just how we separate from others, but how we separate from the outdated versions of ourselves we’ve been living inside. This conversation challenges the idea that healing is only about looking backward, and introduces a new way of thinking about identity, growth, and what it actually takes to change your life. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why you may still be living inside a story you formed as a child The concept of “source fracture stories” and how they shape your identity Why many self-help approaches keep us stuck in analysis instead of actual transformation How we can recreate our biggest wounds in present-day relationships The subtle ways we reinforce beliefs like “I’m not good enough” or “I’m not wanted” A simple practice for speaking to yourself in a way that interrupts anxiety and spiraling How to recognize when you’re operating from reaction vs. consciously creating your life Why healing isn’t just about understanding your past, but changing your future The difference between your “wounded self” and your “wise self” How to interrupt emotional patterns in real time with one simple question Why Katherine says beliefs are formed in relationships, and must be transformed in them The role of identity in manifestation Tools for understand what you are uniquely coded for How to begin shifting into a new version of yourself The power of asking: What am I assuming is true? Follow Katherine on Instagram and make sure to check out her book What’s True About You Book recommendation:The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Jake kicked off our Easter series, “Easter Eggs: The Hidden Stories of Easter,” with a message on anticipation—the hope and longing that pointed to the first Easter. As the series continues, we'll uncover overlooked moments in the Easter story and see how they reveal the hope and redemption found in Jesus. We'd love for you to join us as we journey toward Easter together.Our mission is to glorify God by equipping His people to change their world and by planting churches with the same world-changing vision.Website: https://mannastafford.church/Find us on: Facebook:   / mannastafford  Instagram:   / manna.stafford  TikTok:   / manna.stafford

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““The hidden story behind every smile” reminds us that not everything we see reflects the full truth of what someone is going through. A smile can be a symbol of strength, a mask for pain, or a quiet declaration of resilience in the face of unseen battles. Many people carry burdens they never speak about, choosing to show light even when they feel darkness within. This truth calls us to approach others with compassion, kindness, and understanding, because behind every smile may be a journey of struggle, healing, and perseverance. In a world quick to judge appearances, wisdom lies in remembering that every smile has a deeper story waiting to be understood” — SSRGO#LessonOfLifeSeries #HiddenStrength #BehindTheSmile #BeKindAlways #EmpathyMatters #SilentBattles #ChooseKindness #HumanityFirst #InnerStrength #Compassion #MotivationDaily #LookDeeper #LifeLessonsLessonOfLifeSeries@Gmail.Com

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unveiling Hidden Stories: A Spring of Connection and Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-03-20-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: बसंत का मौसम धूप की नर्म किरणों से खिला हुआ था।En: The spring season was adorned with the soft rays of the sun.Hi: बाहर होली की धूम थी, चारों ओर रंग और खुशी का माहौल।En: Outside, there was the excitement of Holi, with colors and a joyful atmosphere all around.Hi: पर अस्पताल के मनोवैज्ञानिक वार्ड की सफेद दीवारों के भीतर एक अलग ही शांति पसरी हुई थी। वह जगह, जहाँ ज़िंदगी की दूसरी राहों की तलाश में कुछ लोग ठहरे हुए थे।En: But within the white walls of the hospital's psychiatric ward, a different kind of peace prevailed—a place where some people were staying in search of alternative paths in life.Hi: अर्जुन, वहाँ के मरीजों में एक, उम्र में कम लेकिन आँखों में समझदारी और विचारों में गहराई रखने वाला युवक था।En: Arjun, one of the patients there, was young but possessed wisdom in his eyes and depth in his thoughts.Hi: अपनी रोजमर्रा की सोच में डूबा, वह खिड़की से बाहर टकटकी लगाए बैठा था।En: Immersed in his daily reflections, he sat gazing out the window.Hi: उसी समय वार्ड में स्कूल के बच्चों का एक समूह उनके शिक्षक के साथ आया।En: Just then, a group of schoolchildren arrived in the ward with their teacher.Hi: यह एक शैक्षिक दौरा था ताकि बच्चे जीवन के विविध पहलुओं को समझ सकें।En: It was an educational tour designed to help children understand the diverse aspects of life.Hi: नेहा, उन बच्चों में से एक, जिज्ञासा से भरी थी।En: Neha, one of the children, was full of curiosity.Hi: उसकी आँखें खजाने की खोज में लगी थीं।En: Her eyes searched as if on a treasure hunt.Hi: उसने धीरज से अर्जुन की ओर देखा।En: She looked patiently at Arjun.Hi: अर्जुन की आँखों में कुछ खास था, शायद एक कहानी छिपी हुई।En: There was something special in his eyes, perhaps a story hidden.Hi: अर्जुन की एक ख्वाहिश थी, बाहर की दुनिया से जुड़ने की।En: Arjun had a wish to connect with the outside world.Hi: लेकिन अस्पताल के नियम कड़े थे।En: But the hospital's rules were strict.Hi: मरीजों और आगंतुकों के बीच सीधा संवाद वर्जित था।En: Direct communication between patients and visitors was prohibited.Hi: अर्जुन ने सोचा, “क्या नेहा मेरी कहानी सुनेगी?”En: Arjun thought, "Will Neha listen to my story?"Hi: वह कुछ शब्दों में अपनी कहानी एक छोटे कागज़ पर लिखने लगा।En: He began to write his story on a small piece of paper in a few words.Hi: "कभी-कभी, बातें दिल खोल सकती हैं," उसने सबसे आखिर में लिखा।En: "Sometimes, words can open up the heart," he wrote at the very end.Hi: जब नेहा पास आई, उसने चुपके से वह नोट उसे थमा दिया।En: When Neha came near, he secretly handed her the note.Hi: नेहा ने नोट पढ़ा और उसकी धड़कनें तेज हो गईं।En: Neha read the note, and her pulse quickened.Hi: समूह चर्चा के समय, उसने साहस जुटाया और अर्जुन की कहानी को सबके सामने रखा।En: During the group discussion, she mustered the courage to present Arjun's story to everyone.Hi: उसकी आवाज में एक नई चमक थी, मानो शब्दों में शक्ति हो।En: There was a new sparkle in her voice, as if there was power in the words.Hi: नेहा के इस साहसी कदम से वार्ड के कर्मचारी प्रभावित हुए।En: The ward staff were impressed by Neha's courageous step.Hi: उन्होंने महसूस किया कि मरीजों और बाहरी दुनिया के बीच संवाद से कितना फर्क पड़ सकता है।En: They realized how much of a difference communication between patients and the outside world could make.Hi: इस चर्चा के बाद, अस्पताल ने निर्णय लिया कि वे बाहर से आने वालों के साथ और भी बातचीत के मौके देंगे।En: Following this discussion, the hospital decided they would offer more opportunities for interaction with visitors.Hi: अर्जुन की आँखों में उम्मीद की एक नई किरण झिलमिलाई।En: A new ray of hope glimmered in Arjun's eyes.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि उसकी आवाज सुनी जा सकती है और वह बदलाव ला सकती है।En: He realized that his voice could be heard and that it could bring change.Hi: उसकी कहानी का एक नया अध्याय शुरू हो चुका था।En: A new chapter of his story had begun.Hi: बाहर तब भी होली का रंगीन उत्सव चल रहा था, और अंदर अर्जुन के जीवन में इंद्रधनुषी उम्मीद का एक नया रंग भर गया था।En: Outside, the colorful festival of Holi was still in full swing, while inside, in Arjun's life, a new hue of rainbow hope had been added. Vocabulary Words:adorned: खिला हुआpsychiatric: मनोवैज्ञानिकprevail: पसरी हुईdepth: गहराईreflections: सोचdiverse: विविधcuriosity: जिज्ञासाtreasure hunt: खजाने की खोजwish: ख्वाहिशprohibited: वर्जितmustered: साहस जुटायाsparkle: चमकimpressed: प्रभावितcourageous: साहसीglimmered: झिलमिलाईinteraction: बातचीतopportunities: मौकेpulse quickened: धड़कनें तेज हुईंstory: कहानीrays: किरणोंhue: रंगhope: उम्मीदchapter: अध्यायfestival: उत्सवrules: नियमcommunication: संवादstrict: कड़ेgroup discussion: समूह चर्चाeducational tour: शैक्षिक दौरा

From Kevlar to windshield wipers, pulsars to dark matter and radioactivity, women are responsible for countless scientific discoveries and inventions that changed the world — and yet, many of them remain overlooked, forgotten, or ignored.On this episode, we shine a light on some of these women and hear about the detective work required to unearth their lives and legacies; chasing clues, rifling through dusty boxes, and hitting plenty of dead ends. We rediscover the life and work of Katharine Burr Blodgett, a physicist and chemist whose seminal inventions are still in use today. We hear about what it was like being one of the few female engineers working at NASA in the 1970s, and we talk with quantum physicist Shohini Ghose about some of the brilliant women who helped us decode the mysteries of the universe.SHOW NOTES: Journalist Katie Hafner was on a mission — to uncover the details of physicist and chemist Katharine Burr Blodgett's work and life. But so much of Blodgett's correspondence and laboratory notes were missing — it felt like doing a puzzle with so many missing pieces. We listen to an excerpt from “Layers of Brilliance” a documentary podcast from Lost Women of Science about the life of Katharine Burr Blodgett.  From the time she was a kid, Candy Vallado had a singular ambition: to work in aerospace. But when she graduated college in 1968, she quickly discovered that no one wanted to hire a “woman engineer.”  We talk with Vallado about what led her to joining her first NASA mission, some of the sexism she faced, and how she feels, looking back, about the progress of women in STEM. We talk with quantum physicist Shohini Ghose about some of the brilliant, forgotten women who helped us decode the mysteries of the universe. Ghose's book is “Her Space, Her Time: How Trailblazing Women Scientists Decoded the Hidden Universe."

In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sayan, we unpack the quiet pressure of a world that expects instant replies—and why “being unreachable” can feel like you're doing something wrong. This episode is for anyone who feels wired, distracted, or guilty when they're not online. You'll hear how constant notifications condition the brain, why even “good” engagement can keep you stuck, and what it looks like to rebuild calm without forcing perfection. About the Guest: Dr. Vassilia Binensztok is a psychotherapist based in West Palm Beach, Florida, with 15+ years of experience. She shares insights on anxiety, trauma responses, nervous system regulation, and relationships with a 95,000+ Instagram community. Episode Chapters: 00:08:29 Setting the context: the cost of constant reachability 00:10:00 Why we feel “irresponsible” for not replying fast 00:12:20 Conditioning, dopamine spikes, and the “withdrawal” feeling 00:15:38 When connectivity helps: safety, support, staying in touch 00:18:20 Algorithms, relationship expectations, and living in a bubble 00:21:05 Over-relying on AI and losing self-trust 00:23:14 Curating your feed + verifying what you consume Key Takeaways: Name your “always-on” trigger moments: waking up, meals, bedtime. Notice the spike: even stressful messages reinforce checking behavior. Curate your algorithm toward content that doesn't activate your nervous system. Treat social media as a curated highlight reel—not a benchmark for your life. Verify shocking claims before letting them shape your mood or beliefs. Practice solitude as a skill: rebuild trust in your own thoughts. How to Connect With the Guest: Instagram Substack and podcast (The Hidden Story) are linked in her Instagram bio.   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Hidden Story under economy Hoodlum Heroics that saved the Foundational Black American community during the attempted antiblack ambush during the 1906 Race Clash of Atlanta, GA. 00:00 PAR Intro 00:18 Southern Labor Studies Podcast interviews Author Jay Winston Driskell Jr. about his book titled 'Schooling Jim Crow | The Fight for Atlanta's Booker T. Washington High School and the Roots of Black Protest Politics' 21:39 JGH Commentary 46:55 Survivor of 1906 Atlanta Race Riot discusses her experience | Reenactment 48:11 JGH Commentary 54:22 PAR Outro #fba #producejustice #atlanta #respectabilitypolitics #fusionpolitics #blackamericanheritage #history #1906 #freedmen #hoodlums #counterviolence #racism #civicrights #civilrights #protest

In this deeply honest conversation, our speaker reflects on the emotional landscape surrounding a herpes diagnosis.Rather than viewing a virus purely as a physical event, this episode explores it as a moment of transition. In nature, viruses introduce change. They interrupt equilibrium and invite adaptation. From this perspective, the body's response can be seen as arising at a point where something within life, identity, or relationship needed to shift.Together, we explore the timing of the symptom in the context of intimacy, stress, boundaries, and self-worth. The dialogue opens up a compassionate enquiry into how moments of vulnerability, relational tension, or inner conflict can shape the internal climate of the nervous system and find expression through the skin.This episode offers a gentle reframe. The focus moves away from pathology and toward meaning, inviting a deeper understanding of what the body may be bringing to the surface when change is underway.A conversation about transition, identity, and the intelligence of the body during times of emotional evolution.Thanks for listening, if you'd like more moments of insight like this you can find me on: Instagram @thehealingpoint._ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Traceystevens-rcpOr my website www.traceystevens.orgInside you'll find courses, and workshops as well as the Emotional Anatomy Library - with many unpublished podcasts, all designed to help you understand the way the mind body connection. https://www.rootcausepractice.com/And if you'd like to have a podcast conversation with me please email me info@traceystevens.org I'd be happy to connect with you. With LoveTracey x Credits: This podcast is edited by Rhiannon Walsh @AlignedElementsAcupuncture

Have you ever wondered what secrets a family home might hold behind closed doors? What happens when hoarding becomes a family legacy, passed down through generations of trauma? How do you navigate the emotional minefield of clearing out a house filled with decades of accumulated possessions?