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Inside The Birth Lounge Membership, HeHe recently taught a live deep dive on these exact topics—and new members get instant access to the replay library packed with evidence-based birth education and advocacy support. In this re-aired episode, HeHe breaks down one of the most common late-pregnancy questions: Should you get a membrane sweep? If you're approaching your due date, feeling pressure about induction, or wondering whether a sweep is actually “natural,” this episode gives you the evidence-based, no-fear explanation you've been looking for. HeHe walks through exactly what a membrane sweep is, how it works, what it feels like, and whether it technically counts as a form of induction. She explains what providers often don't tell parents about success rates, Bishop scores, VBAC safety, prodromal labor, and why going into labor isn't the only way a sweep can still “work.” You'll also learn the potential risks, what informed consent should sound like during prenatal visits, and how to advocate confidently if a provider is pushing interventions you're unsure about. This episode is packed with practical education and real-world advocacy tools to help you make a decision that feels aligned for your body, your birth, and your goals—not just the hospital's timeline.

Your business can be making more money… while your nervous system still feels financially stressed underneath it.   Because scaling revenue and creating financial stability are not automatically the same thing.   I see women entrepreneurs increase their income, raise their prices, sign more clients, and still feel pressure around money, avoid looking at numbers, struggle to create savings, or wonder why the business still doesn't feel financially supportive yet.   That's the conversation we're having in this episode.   I'm breaking down what actually changes when women learn how to scale well financially—the shifts in stewardship, decision-making, profit, savings, and emotional capacity that allow money to start functioning differently inside your business.   Because real scaling is not just bigger revenue. It's creating a business where money starts supporting your life in a completely new way.   If your income has grown but your sense of financial stability hasn't grown with it yet, this episode will hit home.   In this episode, I talk about: How scaling creates opportunities for greater wealth, stability, and financial power. The difference between increasing revenue and expanding true financial abundance. 4 foundational money habits that support long-term scaling and financial independence. How intentional money stewardship strengthens your business growth. Why normalizing wealth accumulation is essential for sustainable expansion. The mindset shifts that support a richer relationship with money. How to build a business that creates more profit, more peace, and more freedom.   Featured on the Show: Ep #123: Owner's Pay 101: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters: https://www.themoneycoachschoolpodcast.com/owners-pay-101/ Ep #135: Money Guilt and the Fear of Outgrowing the People Around You: https://www.themoneycoachschoolpodcast.com/money-guilt-outgrowing-people/ Ep #136: Freedom-Based Scaling: Why More Clients Isn't the Answer: https://www.themoneycoachschoolpodcast.com/freedom-based-scaling/ Ep #138: Masterful Coaching Is the New Premium: https://www.themoneycoachschoolpodcast.com/masterful-coaching-new-premium/ Raise your rates with clarity and hold them with confidence inside The Pricing Room™: https://kendallsummerhawk.com/pricingroom/ Join Sacred Money Archetypes® Certified Coach Training to get this done-for-you, and brand as your own, money coaching system: https://sacredmoneyarchetypes.com/ Take the Free Sacred Money Archetypes® Quiz: https://www.sacredmoneyarchetypes.com/quiz/pc/ Download my Free Pricing Guide for Coaches: https://kendallsummerhawk.com/pricing/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendallsummerhawk/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KendallCoach/ What question would you love for me to answer on the podcast, about money, pricing, or coaching? Email me here: podcast@kendallsummerhawk.com The Money Coach School Podcast is for coaches and consultants ready to grow their income through premium pricing, stronger coach pricing decisions, and a more effective client onboarding process. Hosted by money feminist Kendall SummerHawk, each episode delivers powerful money coaching that changes how you think and decide with money—from the money coaching questions that shift your patterns to working through money guilt and expanding your coaching income. Explore the full episode library to receive money coaching that increases your income, strengthens your decisions, and puts you back in charge of how money flows in your business.

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370: In today's Bite of Knowledge episode, I'm breaking down what Botox actually is, how it works in the body, and the potential risks and side effects that often get overlooked. We're talking about the connection between Botox and botulinum toxin, the long-term complications some people have experienced, and why I personally decided against getting Botox after seriously considering it myself. I also share some natural alternatives I've used for supporting healthy skin, wrinkles, and aging naturally without injections. Topics Discussed: → What Botox Actually Is → Botox & Botulinum Toxin Explained → Potential Botox Side Effects → Long-Term Risks of Botox → Botox & Nerve Damage Concerns → Bethany's Personal Experience Considering Botox → Natural Alternatives to Botox → Collagen, Gelatin & Skin Health  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:15 - Is Botox Poisonous? → 00:00:45 - What Botox Actually Is & How It Works → 00:05:15 - Botox Side Effects & Risks → 00:07:45 - Nerve Damage & Serious Reactions → 00:10:30 - Long-Term Botox Side Effects → 00:12:00 - Bethany's Personal Botox Story → 00:14:00 - Natural Alternatives to Botox → 00:15:00 - Collagen, Gelatin & Skin Health → 00:18:00 - Final Thoughts on Botox & Aging Naturally Further Listening: → Healing Acne, Anti-Aging & Feeding Your Skin From The Inside Out with Celeste Thomas Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Produced by Drake Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I talk about offering a prompt, but I completely forgot to share.Here's a prompt I asked Listing Engine to create for a landing page.Prompt:[Location] is ...insert your city.You are a world-class direct response landing page designer, conversion copywriter, and Go High Level AI Studio website builder.Create a simple, clean, mobile-first landing page designed to generate property appraisal leads from homeowners in [Location].The purpose of the page is to invite homeowners to submit their details so they can receive a fully researched, accurate property market update for their own property within 24 hours.The page should feel professional, local, trustworthy, premium, and helpful.DESIGN STYLEUse a modern real estate lead generation style.The page should be:- Mobile-first- Clean- Premium- Uncluttered- Easy to read- Focused on one clear actionUse a dark charcoal background with white text.Use bold, tightly spaced Inter font throughout the page.Use strong contrast with an electric blue accent colour for buttons, icons, highlights, borders, glow effects, and key visual details.On desktop, use a simple two-column hero layout:- Left column: hero copy- Right column: 24-hour clock graphic and opt-in formKeep the text column and opt-in form visually close together so the page feels focused and conversion-driven.On mobile, stack the hero copy first, then the clock graphic, then the opt-in form.Do not add unnecessary navigation links, menus, extra buttons, or distracting sections.TOP BANNERAt the very top of the page, add this centred context line:HOW MUCH IS YOUR [Location] PROPERTY WORTH TODAY?Make this line bold, clean, and highly visible, but not larger than the main hero heading.HERO SECTION — LEFT SIDEHero Heading:Our Free 24 Hour Update Delivers A Researched and Accurate Property Market Opinion.Subheading:Find out what your property could be worth in today's market with a personalised market opinion prepared specifically for your [Location] home.Supporting Copy:No generic estimate. No automated guesswork. Just a researched property market update based on recent local sales, current buyer activity, comparable properties, and today's market conditions.Add these 5 bullet points with check icons:- Receive your personalised property market opinion within 24 hours- Based on current [Location] market data- Includes recent comparable sales and local buyer demand- Helpful whether you're thinking of selling now, later, or simply curious- Free, accurate, and obligation-freeBelow the bullet points, add a small trust line with a shield icon:Prepared by a local property professional with current market knowledgeHERO SECTION — RIGHT SIDEAt the top of the right column, above the opt-in box, create a large, prominent round 24-hour clock-style graphic.The clock graphic should look sleek, modern, and premium.It should include:- Circular timer ring- Subtle electric blue glow- “24 HR” displayed clearly inside the graphic- Clean, minimal real estate styleBelow the clock graphic, create a clean opt-in box/card.The opt-in box should have:- Slightly lighter charcoal background- Rounded corners- Subtle shadow- Subtle electric blue top gradient line- Strong visual focusOpt-in Box Heading:Get Your Free 24 Hour Market OpinionOpt-in Box Subheading:Enter your details below and we'll prepare a researched property update for your home.Form Fields:- First Name- Address of Property to be Assessed- Email- MobileAdd a tick box with this exact wording:I'm planning to sell. Please send me your marketing options and costs.CTA Button:Get My 24 Hr Market OpinionButton style:- Large- Full width- Rounded corners- Bold text- Bright electric blue background- High contrast- Strong hover effect if possibleBelow the CTA button, add this privacy microcopy:Your details are private and will only be used to prepare your property market update.HOW IT WORKS SECTIONBelow the hero section, add a simple “How It Works” section.Keep this section clean, short, and visually simple.Heading:How It WorksAdd 3 steps with simple icons:Step 1: Submit Your Property DetailsStep 2: We Research The Local MarketStep 3: Receive Your 24 Hour Market OpinionCLOSING CTA SECTIONAdd a final simple closing CTA section.TextWant to know what your [Location] property could sell for in today's market?Button:Get My 24 Hr Market OpinionIMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS- Keep the page focused on one action only.- Do not add unnecessary navigation links.- Do not make the page busy.- Prioritise mobile readability.- Make the opt-in form the main visual focus.- Use strong spacing, bold headings, and clean sections.- Keep the design premium, local, trustworthy, and conversion-focused.- Make sure the page is suitable for real estate agents generating homeowner appraisal leads.

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We know advertising works. (It's why the industry exists.) But a new study on beer ads in Germany shows how. Causally.

Have you taken magnesium citrate to relieve constipation, but it hasn't worked?Have you tried higher and higher doses, or different types of magnesium like magnesium malate or magnesium oxide, to relieve constipation, but they don't work or leave you with tons of gas, bloating, and abdominal pain?Or - are you researching different types of magnesium and trying to figure out which is the best for fast constipation relief?If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you.Magnesium citrate is heralded as one of the key natural remedies to constipation - along with fiber, drinking water, and probiotics.However, magnesium citrate has left MANY people no better off in their search for regular bowel movements. And for some, it's even made the symptoms of gas, bloating, and abdominal pain even worse.That's why, in today's episode, I'm sharing what many health providers are NOT sharing:Why magnesium citrate works for some people, but not othersWhat it means when magnesium citrate is not workingWhat to do instead to find constipation reliefIf you're tired of constipation remedies that don't work and want to find permanent relief for constipation, then this episode is for you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Magnesium Citrate Not Working 01:29 - Podcast Welcome and Mission 02:37 - Why Citrate Works Fast 04:12 - How It Works in Gut 07:22 - Best Use Travel Constipation 08:02 - Why Chronic Constipation Persists 09:51 - Root Cause Guide and Proof 13:27 - Electrolytes Beyond Magnesium 15:19 - Hope Next Steps and WrapEPISODES MENTIONED:165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth232// The Salt Episode: Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?117// End Six Years of Constipation in One Month [Testimonial – Anitra]100// End Bloating, Constipation, and Food Confusion in 3 months [Testimonial - Rachel]158// How She Ended a Decade of Chronic Constipation in 1 Month [Testimonial - Ti]183// Relieve 30+ Years of Constipation, Headaches, Fatigue, Insomnia, And Anxiety in ONE Week [Testimonial - Eric]200// How to End 20+ Years of Constipation and Acid Reflux in 3 Months249// She Beat Her Bloat, Constipation, and Acid Reflux in One MonthWORK WITH US:Option #1)

Have you taken magnesium citrate to relieve constipation, but it hasn't worked?Have you tried higher and higher doses, or different types of magnesium like magnesium malate or magnesium oxide, to relieve constipation, but they don't work or leave you with tons of gas, bloating, and abdominal pain?Or - are you researching different types of magnesium and trying to figure out which is the best for fast constipation relief?If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you.Magnesium citrate is heralded as one of the key natural remedies to constipation - along with fiber, drinking water, and probiotics.However, magnesium citrate has left MANY people no better off in their search for regular bowel movements. And for some, it's even made the symptoms of gas, bloating, and abdominal pain even worse.That's why, in today's episode, I'm sharing what many health providers are NOT sharing:Why magnesium citrate works for some people, but not othersWhat it means when magnesium citrate is not workingWhat to do instead to find constipation reliefIf you're tired of constipation remedies that don't work and want to find permanent relief for constipation, then this episode is for you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Magnesium Citrate Not Working 01:29 - Podcast Welcome and Mission 02:37 - Why Citrate Works Fast 04:12 - How It Works in Gut 07:22 - Best Use Travel Constipation 08:02 - Why Chronic Constipation Persists 09:51 - Root Cause Guide and Proof 13:27 - Electrolytes Beyond Magnesium 15:19 - Hope Next Steps and WrapEPISODES MENTIONED:165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth232// The Salt Episode: Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?117// End Six Years of Constipation in One Month [Testimonial – Anitra]100// End Bloating, Constipation, and Food Confusion in 3 months [Testimonial - Rachel]158// How She Ended a Decade of Chronic Constipation in 1 Month [Testimonial - Ti]183// Relieve 30+ Years of Constipation, Headaches, Fatigue, Insomnia, And Anxiety in ONE Week [Testimonial - Eric]200// How to End 20+ Years of Constipation and Acid Reflux in 3 Months249// She Beat Her Bloat, Constipation, and Acid Reflux in One MonthWORK WITH US:Option #1)

主播：Meimei（中国）+ Maelle（法国） 音乐：Ship and the Globe今天我们要聊一个最近很火的潮流“ColorWalk”，一种用颜色重新发现城市的新型散步方式。它就像在城市里散步，但有一个反转（with a twist）。不再只是打卡网红地标，而是把城市当作调色板，每一步都能发现新的美。01. What is ColorWalk & How It Works ？ 什么是ColorWalk以及如何玩？ColorWalk 的具体玩法是：出门前选定一个颜色，然后上街去寻找（go hunting for it）—— 路牌、门、花朵，任何与你当天颜色匹配的东西（anything that matches your color of the day）。这种玩法在社交媒体上非常火爆（has really taken off on social media），比如小红书、抖音、Instagram 等等（you name it）。人们制作城市的小色彩地图，甚至称之为“口袋里的春天”（a spring in your pocket）。文案如 “用脚步丈量城市，把色彩装进口袋” 浏览量已超过 5 亿。具体操作：出门前选定一个颜色，然后在街头开启“寻宝模式”，主动寻找所有带这个颜色的事物。它与普通城市散步不同，你不是漫无目的地闲逛（you're not wandering aimlessly），而是有一个任务 —— 色彩任务（a color mission）。这让人更专注，不再漫无目的四处漫游，也不是光顾着盯着手机，而是观察生活的细节。这是一种聚焦式的探索（focused exploration）。它把简单的散步变成了一种近乎冥想的状态（turns a simple walk into something almost meditative），让人沉浸在沉静的氛围中，就像冥想（meditation）一样。你会开始注意到事物的质感（textures）、影子（shadows）、图案（patterns），突然之间城市变得新鲜起来（the city feels new）。02. Cultural & Social Context 文化与社会背景为什么这个潮流在年轻人中特别受欢迎？年轻人想要训练自己的注意力，同时也在寻找幸福感。ColorWalk 提供了一个 “慢下来” 的理由。在法国，有一种类似的玩法叫做“promenade colorée”（彩色散步），艺术家或摄影师在社区里寻找特定颜色，但结构不那么固定，更偏重创意（less structured and more about creativity）。在美国，城市摄影中也有这种趋势，人们一天专注于一个色彩主题，像是把正念与视觉叙事结合在一起（merging mindfulness with visual storytelling）。这种文化对比很有趣：无论在哪，有意识地去发现色彩是让人停下脚步去感受身边的美，但方式和社交化的程度会不同。03. Psychological Benefits of Noticing Color 注意颜色的心理益处注意到颜色有心理层面的益处（psychological benefit）。有研究表明，看到鲜艳的颜色会让人心情愉快，蓝色可以让人平静，红色能增加兴奋感，绿色让人放松。ColorWalk不仅是一种美学体验，也是心理健康的小练习。它是一种微冥想（micro-meditation）：你的注意力被训练，眼睛和心灵到处都能发现美，你甚至能获得成就感（a sense of accomplishment）。这种“主动观察”还有助于提高注意力和创造力，让大脑保持活跃。有趣的是，有意识地注意到环境中颜色的人报告说感觉更快乐，与城市的联系也更紧密（more connected to their city）。这也解释了为什么大家愿意拍照、拼贴颜色地图、甚至晒到社交平台上。04. Personal Experience 个人探索城市的方式当旅行或在一个新城市散步时，喜欢走进那些游客较少的小街（the smaller streets that are less touristy），真正体验当地生活（really experience the local life）。与当地人一起吃饭，在当地商店购物，沉浸于真实的当地生活（immerse myself in the authentic local life）。这是尝试走不寻常的路（go off the beaten path），而不仅仅是看旅游景点。这样能发现城市中大多数人看不到的一面（discover a side of the city that most people don't see）。用经历而不是照片来绘制你自己的城市色彩地图（painting your own color map of the city with experiences, not just photos）。下次在你所在的城市散步时，尝试一次ColorWalk。选一个颜色，环顾四周，看看你注意到了什么（Pick a color, look around, and see what you notice）。把城市变成自己的艺术画布，找到属于你的色彩碎片，也是一种小小的幸福训练。欢迎在评论区留言：在你生活的城市里，有没有哪个角落或哪条小路，让你发现了意想不到的色彩之美？In the city where you live, is there a corner or a path where you've discovered unexpected beauty of color?

How would we integrate quantum computers into our current infrastructure? This week, Technology Now is exploring the practicalities of quantum computing, not just how they work but how we would physically build one. How would it be used alongside traditional HPC, what would it be used for, and what would be involved in the process of actually building one.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week, hosts Michael Bird and Sam Jarrell look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations. About Masoud:https://www.linkedin.com/in/masoud-mohseni-12b00214/Quantum Computing 1-0-1:https://hpe.lnk.to/quantumfa

In this episode we answer emails from Jose, Luc and Sara.  We discuss using specific tax lots to reduce capital gains when reallocating, how the 0% long-term capital gains bracket works and why many land in the 15% bracket, where to hold gold like GLDM across IRAs and taxable accounts, turning off dividend reinvestment to simplify moves and build retirement cash, replacing total bond and international bond funds with Treasury funds like VGIT and VGLT,, why diversification and value exposure can improve safe withdrawal rate odds, supporting and encouraging college-age kids with clear expectations, and tools to model short retirements and scenarios.We also celebrate a major fundraising milestone for Fairfax CASA and share a real story of how advocacy changes outcomes for teens in our Queen Mary segment.Links:Fairfax CASA Donation Page:  Donate - Fairfax CASAJose's Portfolio Link:  Portfolio Backtester for ETFs and Asset Allocation | testfolioInvestopedia Capital Gains Taxes Article:  Capital Gains Tax: What It Is, How It Works, and Current RatesSara's Portfolio Analyses (from prior episode):  testfol.io/?s=htNZVoZOZn4Portfolio Charts Withdrawal Rates Calculator:  Withdrawal Rates – Portfolio ChartsPortfolio Visualizer Financial Goals Tool:  Financial GoalsBreathless Unedited AI-Bot Summary:$24,000 raised by listeners, plus a pledged $20,000 match, is the kind of number that stops you in your tracks and then makes you proud to be part of a community. We kick off with a Fairfax CASA update for Child Abuse Prevention Month and a powerful success story about three teen sisters, a young uncle who stepped up, and the CASA volunteer who became the one trusted voice the girls could confide in when everything felt chaotic.Then we shift into what Risk Parity Radio does best: answering detailed listener emails with practical, step-by-step personal finance guidance. We dig into how to transition a Vanguard-style portfolio toward a risk parity retirement portfolio without detonating a capital gains tax bill, including how to sell specific tax lots, what the 0% long-term capital gains bracket really requires, and when “good enough” beats waiting for perfect. We also cover gold allocation in decumulation (including where GLDM can sit across IRAs and taxable accounts), why turning off dividend reinvestment can make withdrawals and rebalancing cleaner, and why Treasury bond funds like VGIT and VGLT can diversify equity risk better than credit-heavy bond mixes.We also take a thoughtful detour into family finance: how much to help your kids with college while still protecting their drive and independence, how to have “the talk” about expectations, and ways to cut education costs without cutting opportunity. Finally, we revisit a short-term retirement runway plan and talk scenario testing, safe withdrawal rates, and modeling tools like Portfolio Charts, TestFol.io, and Portfolio Visualizer so you can stress-test risk, time horizon, and side income realistically.If you found this helpful, subscribe, share the episode with a DIY investor friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the show

Today's guest is Nicole Garrett, a hyperbaric medicine expert with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience in the field. She began her career as a dive medic and commercial diver and has since helped open and operate hyperbaric clinics across the country. In this conversation, Nicole helps cut through the noise to explain what hyperbaric oxygen therapy does, where the evidence is strong, and how it's being used for recovery, performance, and long-term health.   Key Takeaways To Tune In For:(04:09) – Understanding HBOT and How It Works (08:00) – Choosing a Safe and Effective HBOT Chamber (12:39) – HBOT for Wellness and Performance (16:21) – HBOT Treatment Protocols and Enhancements (20:48) – Emerging Research and Integrative Approaches (25:15) – Accessibility Cost and Future of HBOT   Resources talked about in this episode:Websites: www.underpressure.com Social media handles: FB  

A tax expert breaks down what's new for the 2026 tax filing season and how to decide between a CPA and DIY software. What do you actually need to know about filing your 2025 taxes? When is it actually worth hiring a CPA instead of going it alone? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola sit down with Tom O'Saben, and enrolled agent and director of tax content for the National Association of Tax Professionals, to explore what changed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. They discuss new rules around tips, overtime pay, car loan interest deductions, and an expanded SALT deduction that could shift the math on whether itemizing makes sense for you. They also dig into how major life changes like getting married, starting a business, or moving to a new state can create unexpected tax complications — and how to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. Plus: the common myths and costly mistakes that show up every year, options if you end up with a surprise tax bill, and what dealing with the IRS directly looks like now that the agency has cut more than a quarter of its staff. Federal Income Tax Calculator and Refund Estimator 2025-2026 https://www.nerdwallet.com/taxes/calculators/tax-calculator  Best Tax Software of 2026 https://www.nerdwallet.com/taxes/learn/best-tax-software  IRS Free File: What It Is, How It Works https://www.nerdwallet.com/taxes/learn/irs-free-file-tax-preparation-help  Want us to review your budget? Fill out this form — completely anonymously if you want — and we might feature your budget in a future segment! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK53yAufsc4v5UpghhVfxtk2MoyooHzlSIRBnRxUPl3hKBig/viewform?usp=header To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Barry James Dyke exposes how Wall Street is targeting life insurance companies—and putting everyday Americans' savings at risk. Using real examples, including the collapses of Phoenix Life and Ohio National, Barry reveals how private equity firms manipulate debt, reserves, and regulations—often with taxpayer support—leaving policyholders and retirees exposed. He also explains what individuals can do today to protect their wealth and retirement from these growing threats.Watch the Video on Youtube for Visuals - https://youtu.be/EqGOaSpayO4Want a Whole Life Insurance Policy to Protect Your Retirement? Go Here: https://bttr.ly/bw-yt-aa-clarityBuy Your Tickets to the Life Insurance Summit! Click Here: https://betterwealth.com/summitConnect with Barry: https://www.barryjamesdyke.com/Learn More About BetterWealth: https://betterwealth.comTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Private Equity in Insurance 01:25 - Defining Private Equity and How It Works 07:46 - Impact on Retirement and Insurance 09:37 - Collapse of Phoenix Home Life 11:53 - Global Examples of Insurance Failures 14:34 - Financial Sorcery: Dividend Recaps 17:34 - Case of Ohio National 20:11 - Identifying Secure Insurance Companies 22:35 - Tools for Analyzing Insurance Balance Sheets 31:00 - Global Retirement Systems and Happiness 36:07 - Value of Cash Value Life Insurance 40:04 - The "Mickey Mouse Plan" 41:21 - Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) 45:10 - Why Wall Street Avoids Promoting Mutual Insurance? 48:23 - Final Recap and AdviceDISCLAIMER: https://bttr.ly/aapolicy*This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not financial or legal advice. Financial Advice Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education, discussion, and illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice or recommendation. Should you need such advice, consult a licensed financial or tax advisor. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of the information on this channel. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information offered.

Review, organize, and plan for 2026 with a SWOT analysis! Discover what SWOT is and how it can help you create a plan for your insurance business. Read the text version   Get Connected:

This week we have...The end of Season 8 and yep, it's Mike and Bill.Mike started off with his reading and it was about the Why and the How and also having a sense of purpose. Life can get weird, but we have the tools and the foundation to deal with all of it. We had a good conversation.Then we chatted about getting pulled over, Mardi Gras and a drunken celebrity, How It Works, service work, making friends, remembering the madness, voting and The Infinite Doom Scroll.We also recapped the award nomination that we received for Best Podcast and all of the links to vote are listed below.Enjoy the episode.Vote For Us - Best Podcast Through April 11, 2026 (Links Below)⁠Sans Bar Academy Awards - Vote Here⁠Direct Link⁠ https://www.thesansbar.com/sba-2026-awards-finalists⁠Website ⁠www.sobernotmature.com⁠Sans Bar ⁠www.thesansbar.com⁠Visit us Podcast  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sobernotmature.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Store  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sobernotmatureshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hobo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themoderndayhobo.com

James Geary, an adjunct lecturer in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, is the author of Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It, Geary's Guide to the World's Great Aphorists and I Is an Other: The Secret Life of Metaphor and How It Shapes the Way We See the World. On this episode of Little Atoms he talks to Neil Denny about the reissue of his New York Times best-selling book The World in a Phrase: A Brief History of the Aphorism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does a quantum computer work? This week, Technology Now is diving into the world of quantum computing. We delve into how quantum computers work, we explore what's needed to build them and we ask what we should expect from this field of research in the future. Dr Michaela Eichinger, Product Solutions Physicist at Quantum Machines, tells us more.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week, hosts Michael Bird and Sam Jarrell look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations. This episode is available in both video and audio formats.About Michaela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-eichinger/?originalSubdomain=chSourceshttps://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/quantum-computing-what-who-how-and-when/https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2025/press-release/#:~:text=Their%20experiments%20on%20a%20chip,passed%20a%20current%20through%20it.https://www.britannica.com/science/zero-point-energyhttps://www.space.com/how-cold-is-spaceK.W. Taconis, Dilution refrigeration, Cryogenics, Volume 18, Issue 8, 1978, Pages 459-464, ISSN 0011-2275, https://doi.org/10.1016/0011-2275(78)90204-7., (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/001122757890204

When the unexpected happens in your business, it's important to have all your bases covered. In this episode learn what Errors and Omissions Insurance is and how it could save your business thousands in legal costs.    Read the text version  

Day 6 of building my SaaS in public - and today we're polishing thelanding page to get it ready for launch.AI-generated landing pages look good, but they're not quite ready.There are telltale signs that hurt credibility - and I'm fixing them all.The biggest AI tell? Em-dashes (—). Every AI model is obsessed with them.They're a dead giveaway. Search and destroy.What you'll learn:• How to spot and remove AI "tells" in your copy• Where to add CTAs for maximum conversion• Section-by-section review checklist• How to handle footer links and legal pages• The exact prompt format for Lovable refinementsChanges I made:• Removed all em-dashes• Added CTAs to every section• Simplified How It Works (removed redundant icons)• Made integrations section symmetrical• Fixed testimonial readability• Cleaned up footer links

Week 287 Season 04 - Week 36 - How It Works, recorded on January 24, 2026. For more information, please see the website: https://www.scottsdalebigbook.com/.

What if attracting better patients, reducing no-shows, and cutting insurance headaches could all happen before someone ever walks into your practice? In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Tobi Bosede, Founder and CEO of Dental Find, to explore how smart marketplaces, prepaid care, and membership-style models are reshaping dental growth. Tobi shares her journey from building AI systems for Fortune 500 companies to solving one of dentistry's biggest pain points: patient acquisition without no-shows, awkward financial conversations, or insurance dependency. This conversation dives into scaling intentionally, avoiding burnout, and building businesses that actually last.   What You'll Learn How prepaid dental marketplaces reduce no-shows and increase case acceptance Why fee-for-service growth matters more than ever The key differences between Dental Find and traditional marketplaces How dentists can improve patient retention without relying on insurance Practical lessons on scaling a startup without burning out Why relationships matter more than products in dental growth   Key Takeaways 01:45 Scaling Smart: From Startup to Sustainable Growth 03:00 What Dental Find Is and How It Works 03:55 Dental Find vs Traditional Marketplaces 07:35 Why Dentistry Needed a New Model 10:10 Current Markets and Expansion Plans 13:06 Reducing No-Shows and Increasing Retention 14:50 Getting Paid Faster Without Insurance 16:27 From Idea to Market: Building a Startup 19:20 Team Building, DSOs, and Strategic Partnerships 24:02 Burnout, Balance, and Sustaining Momentum 31:42 Lightning Round with Tobi Bosede   — Connect with Tobi Founder & CEO, Dental Find Website: https://www.dentalfynd.com Email: tobi@dentalfynd.com   — Learn proven dental marketing strategies and online reputation management techniques at DrLenTau.com. This podcast is sponsored by Dental Intelligence. Learn more here. This podcast is sponsored by CallRail, call tracking & lead conversion software for dentists. Find out more here. Raving Patients Podcast is your go-to place for the latest and best dental marketing strategies that will help you skyrocket your practice. Follow us for more!

A) Three ThingsWatch Out Walmart and Target, Amazon is Coming AI Age Prediction to Protect YouthAnother Resource is Exploding B) What Is the Eurodollar Market? How It Works, Why It Matters - Part 2C) PIPS Pick Of The Day Throwback ThursdayTrade while you sleep and across time zones with Arbitrage Trade Assist. Sign up today at ArbitrageTrade .com. Arbitrage Trade is your trusted source for business, finance, and tech info.#finance , #stocks , #trendingnow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A) Three ThingsWalmart Playing to a New Target? Market Fall ReasoningWarner Brothers Approves New Netflix OfferB) What Is the Eurodollar Market? How It Works, Why It Matters - Part 1C) PIPS Pick Of The DayTrade while you sleep and across time zones with Arbitrage Trade Assist. Sign up today at ArbitrageTrade .com. Arbitrage Trade is your trusted source for business, finance, and tech info.#finance , #stocks , #trendingnow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⏱️ How do we stay embodied in a world that thrives on disembodiment? And how might super hot, even playful orgasm control help get us there?Get on the Kinky Tarot podcast!

Week 285 Season 04 - Week 34 - How It Works, recorded on January 10, 2026. For more information, please see the website: https://www.scottsdalebigbook.com/.

Skijoring may be one of the most visually striking winter sports in the West, but beyond the speed and spectacle lies a powerful story of community, tradition, and small-town resilience.This week, we're exploring skijoring through the lens of three Colorado towns, Silverton, Ridgway, and Estes Park, each offering their own distinct take on the sport. Through conversations with event organizers and longtime participants, Haley breaks down what skijoring is, how it works, and why it has become such an important winter tradition across the state.From historic mining streets and volunteer-run nonprofits to high-energy productions and spectator-friendly venues, tune in for a sneak peak into what could be the highligt of your winter season out west. We dig into how skijoring supports local economies, connects ranching and recreation, and keeps Western towns thriving during the winter months.Whether you're discovering skijoring for the first time or already planning your winter race calendar, take a listen to this skijoring round-up to see how Colorado winter communities stick together to create unforgettable events. Topics[0:00] Introduction to Skijoring[1:45] What Skijoring Is and How It Works[3:20] Why Skijoring Matters to Western Mountain Towns[4:30] Silverton: History, Setting, and Community Roots[7:30] Ridgway: Course Design, Competition, and Safety[13:45] Estes Park: Accessibility and Spectator Experience[22:30] The Future of Skijoring in Colorado[25:45] Closing - Happy Skijoring SeasonLinksSilverton SkijoringSan Juan SkijoringEstes Park SkijoringMore information on SkijoringNeed professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us: Mirr Ranch Group 901 Acoma Street Denver, CO 80204 Phone: (303) 623-4545 https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/

Week 284 Season 04 - Week 33 - How It Works, recorded on January 3, 2026. For more information, please see the website: https://www.scottsdalebigbook.com/.

Week 283 Season 04 - Week 32 - How It Works, recorded on December 27, 2025. For more information, please see the website: https://www.scottsdalebigbook.com/.

Week 282 Season 04 - Week 31 - How It Works, recorded on December 20, 2025. For more information, please see the website: https://www.scottsdalebigbook.com/.

Sometimes recovery doesn't fall apart because we need something new — it falls apart because we drifted away from what already works. Complication, overthinking, burnout, and ego creep in, and before we know it, we're no longer doing the simple things that kept us grounded in the first place. “How It Works” isn't outdated. It isn't basic in a dismissive way. It's foundational. When life gets loud, emotions run high, or sobriety feels shaky, the answer is rarely more information — it's returning to the fundamentals that saved our lives. In today's Daily Trudge, we talk about: Why recovery drifts over time How complexity sneaks in quietly What “back to basics” really means Why simple doesn't mean easy How ego complicates recovery The danger of thinking we've outgrown the basics Why the Steps still work when we actually work them How God meets us in simplicity We don't need a new solution. We need renewed commitment to the one that already works. Back to basics isn't going backward — it's getting re-centered.

Week 281 Season 04 - Week 30 - How It Works, recorded on December 13, 2025. For more information, please see the website: https://www.scottsdalebigbook.com/.

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Michael Domanic, Head of AI at UserTesting, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy to explore how companies can successfully transform their organizations with AI. With over 800 custom GPTs built across UserTesting and nearly every employee actively using AI tools, Michael shares the framework behind one of the most successful enterprise AI transformations happening today.From his early days designing chatbots during the first AI hype cycle to leading transformation at scale today, Michael offers invaluable insights into why AI transformation is fundamentally a change management and creative challenge—not just a technological one. The conversation delves into the responsibility companies have to their workforce during this historic transformation, the importance of democratizing AI access, and why focusing on human creativity and experimentation is the key to unlocking real value. If you're looking to understand how to drive meaningful AI adoption in your organization while keeping humanity at the center, this episode is essential listening.Chapters:[00:00] The Human Side of AI and Creativity[02:00] Michael's Background and the First Chatbot Wave[04:00] First Jobs: From Lifeguard to Telemarketer[05:00] What is UserTesting and How It Works[08:00] The Challenge of Enterprise AI Adoption[11:00] Why Multiple AI Models and 800+ Custom GPTs[15:00] Change Management Over Technology[19:00] AI's Impact on Jobs and Employee Responsibility[22:00] Growth Mindset vs. Scarcity in AI Strategy[24:00] Healthcare and the Future of AI[27:00] Two Words for the Future: Human and Creativity[29:00] Measuring ROI in AI TransformationConnect with Michael DomanicLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michaeldomanic/Connect with Boaz AshkenazyLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazyEmail: info@shiftai.fm

Vitamin C, copper peptides, and glutathione behave very differently once you understand how skin absorbs nutrients at the cellular level. This episode shows you how to target collagen production, strengthen mitochondria, improve detox capacity, and upgrade skin density with pharmaceutical grade delivery systems that outperform conventional skincare. You learn why most topical antioxidants never reach their intended targets, how intracellular copper changes longevity pathways, why glutathione affects everything from pigmentation to detox, and how to build a streamlined routine that matches the way high level biohackers actually age. These strategies can help you improve collagen, elasticity, hair density, mitochondrial function, and whole body performance with fewer steps and far more impact. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey talks with Dr. Nayan Patel, a pharmacist, wellness expert, and industry leader who has worked with physicians since 1999 to design custom medications and patient specific protocols. He has been the pharmacist of choice for celebrities, CEOs, and medical professionals seeking precision level formulations. Dr. Patel is the author of The Glutathione Revolution, which summarizes more than a decade of clinical research on glutathione. His team created a patented transdermal technology that delivers glutathione systemically through the skin, and he has since expanded this work to include advanced peptides and new delivery systems that improve absorption far beyond standard topical products. He also developed the Auro GSH Antioxidant Delivery System, a skincare line that uses pharmaceutical grade ingredients at potent concentrations to achieve deeper penetration and more reliable biological effects. Together they break down why vitamin C acts as a stimulant that drives collagen rather than a classic antioxidant, how GHK copper peptide thickens aging skin, and why retinoids often speed up cell turnover at the cost of long term resilience. Dr. Patel explains the difference between cosmetic grade and injectable grade peptides, why purity matters when a delivery system pushes molecules deep into the skin, and how zinc overuse has created widespread copper deficiency that affects hair, metabolism, and mitochondrial health. Dave shares his own protocols for using GHK, glutathione, and vitamin C, along with practical dosing strategies that create visible changes in skin density within four to six weeks. You will learn: • How vitamin C stimulates collagen and why glutathione regenerates oxidized antioxidants • How GHK copper peptide improves elasticity, firmness, and structural integrity • Why purity, molecular size, and delivery tech determine whether peptides actually reach target tissues • How topical copper supports intracellular stores and influences hair health and metabolism • Why zinc overload causes silent copper deficiency and what it means for longevity • How targeted glutathione improves detox, pigmentation, and oxidative stress • The fastest protocol for visible skin density improvements and how long results take to show • How to combine these tools with lasers and skin procedures for stronger outcomes Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: GHK copper peptide, topical glutathione delivery, dextrin absorption technology, intracellular copper uptake, vitamin C collagen stimulation, antioxidant regeneration, cosmetic peptide purity, injectable grade peptides, zinc copper imbalance, mitochondrial skin health, hair follicle regeneration, oxidative stress reduction, glutathione detox support, peptide based skincare, collagen crosslinking support, DMAE skin firmness, CoQ10 topical benefits, skincare biohacking, longevity dermatology, pharmaceutical transdermal systems Resources: • Go to https://aurowellness.com/ ‘DAVE10' for a discount! • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer 1:30 - Introduction 5:51 - Delivery Technology and How It Works 9:34 - Product Development and Formulations 21:29 - Application and Usage Guidelines 32:17 - Hair Growth and Specific Concerns 37:22 - Copper, Deficiency and Body Systems 40:52 - Special Topics and Protocols 52:00 - Dosing Protocols and Closing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ready to discover what your numerology chart says about your life's purpose, relationships, and unique gifts? In this episode, Latonya McDonald—a spiritual and psychological life coach—dives deep into life path numbers, revealing how numerology shapes your destiny and everyday experiences. From personal stories to practical tips, you'll learn calculations, master and core numbers, and how to apply these insights for personal and family growth. Whether you're new to numerology or seeking greater self-awareness, this episode delivers actionable guidance and confirmation. Rediscover your motivation, healing, and the clarity needed to embrace your greatness today.00:01:12 – What is Numerology and How It Works 00:04:44 – Calculating Your Life Path Number and Recommended Apps 00:10:47 – Using Numerology in Coaching and Relationships 00:13:41 – Life Path Number 1: The Leader 00:16:53 – Life Path Number 2: The Peacemaker 00:18:40 – Life Path Number 3: The Creator 00:21:26 – Career Ideas for Life Path 2 and 3 00:22:32 – Life Path Number 4: The Builder 00:25:35 – Life Path Number 5: The Freedom Seeker 00:28:12 – Life Path Number 6: The Nurturer 00:30:49 – Life Path Number 7: The Mystic 00:34:41 – Life Path Number 8: The CEO 00:39:09 – Life Path Number 9: The Humanitarian 00:43:13 – Master Number 11: The Intuitive 00:47:19 – Master Number 22: The Master Builder 00:51:05 – Master Number 33: The Teacher 00:54:50 – How Numerology Informs Coaching and Parenting 00:58:47 – Numerology and Family Dynamics 01:00:37 – Closing Thoughts and How to Connect Begin your Digital Soul Cleanse at https://liveandbegreat.com/digital-soul-cleanseKeywords:numerology, life path number, spiritual coaching, psychological coaching, self-discovery, purpose, relationships, energy, life path 1, life path 2, life path 3, life path 4, life path 5, life path 6, life path 7, life path 8, life path 9, master numbers, numerology app, esoteric sciences, destiny, affirmation, parent coaching, leadership, self-reflection, motivation, healing, compatibility, family, emotional intelligence, confirmation

Send us a textWhat if you could pay your kids a salary, take a business deduction, and teach them real financial skills at the same time? In this episode, Mike Jesowshek, CPA, explains how to legally hire your children in your business, what the IRS actually allows, and how to do it correctly so you avoid audits and penalties.You'll learn the rules for paying your kids under age 18, how to document their work, how much you can pay them tax-free, and how this strategy can double as a wealth-building tool through Roth IRAs.

**Sign up for a Holiday Chat call here: https://calendly.com/dbarnett/2025-holiday-chatsecretcode **The Austin, TX and Vancouver, BC events are here: https://www.BusinesBuyerBoardroom.com **Learn more about the Group Coaching program: https://www.BusinessBuyerAdventure.com ***New Video Alert! This week, I'm sharing a mix of important updates, lessons, and announcements from the Business Buyer Advantage community — plus a look at what's new here this fall. We'll talk about: The return of Holiday Chat 2025 (and how to book your spot before they sell out) What's been happening inside the Business Buyer Advantage Group Coaching Program Key takeaways from recent buyer conversations on seller financing, rollover equity, and earn-outs The launch of Exit Ready — my brand-new online program for owners planning their exit Details on the Business Buyer Boardroom pilot events coming to Austin and Vancouver this January And yes — Black Friday deals are coming soon (email subscribers always hear first) It's a busy season, but an exciting one. If you're buying or selling a business — or planning your next move — you'll want to catch this one. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/PxqpnuJ-i3M Cheers, David #SmallBusiness #BuyASmallBusiness #BusinessBuyerAdvantage #ExitReady #Entrepreneurship #BusinessCoaching #DavidCBarnett *** YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Intro: 01:20 – What's New for Fall 2025 02:15 – Holiday Chat 2025: How It Works & How to Join 07:00 – Lessons from Past Holiday Chat Calls 10:30 – The Importance of Joining the Email List 12:15 – The Business Fortress Audio Book Is Now Available 13:40 – Live Mastermind Events: Austin, TX & Vancouver, BC 16:30 – What the Business Buyer Boardroom Is All About 18:20 – Black Friday Deals Preview 19:45 – Introducing Exit Ready: A Complete Exit Planning Program 25:10 – Tools and Strategies Inside Exit Ready 28:00 – Insights from the Group Coaching Program 30:10 – Equity Deals & Seller Skin in the Game 33:25 – Buyer Transitions, Seller Notes & Earn-Outs 36:40 – Handling Valuation Gaps & Seller Expectations 40:00 – Why Understanding the Buyer's Journey Matters 43:00 – Wrapping Up & Upcoming Projects **** - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

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On Lit with Charles, we usually dive into novels, short stories, and poetry - but in this episode, we're doing something a little radical. From the longest literary forms to one of the shortest: the aphorism.An aphorism is a short, striking statement - often just a line or two - that captures a deep universal truth. It's a form beloved by some of history's greatest minds: Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Friedrich Nietzsche, to name a few.Today's guest, James Geary, is an American writer and lifelong devotee of this deceptively simple art. From his early fascination with language to his career as an editor at Time magazine and later as a lecturer at Harvard, James has explored the timeless power of the aphorism - those brief sentences that linger far longer than they last. His works include The World in a Phrase: A Brief History of the Aphorism and Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It.We talk about what makes an aphorism work, why brevity can sometimes reveal more than verbosity, and how these tiny truths continue to shape how we think and write.I loved this conversation - it's a thoughtful, witty, and illuminating dive into the distilled essence of language. I hope you enjoy it too.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review — it really helps others discover the podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram @litwithcharles for more book recommendations and literary discussions.Let's get more people listening — and reading!James Geary's four books were:Reader's DigestWalden, Henry David Thoreau (1854)I Ching (c. 1000 – 750 BCE)Ulysses, James Joyce (1920)

Discover how decoding your DNA can unlock the full potential of plant medicine. This episode delivers a cannabis masterclass for biohackers, revealing how personalized genetics are transforming human performance, brain optimization, and longevity. You'll learn how to identify your ideal cannabis and supplement protocols, balance your endocannabinoid system, and turn precision data into powerful healing. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Len May, MSc, visionary authority in personalized medicine and CEO of EndoDNA, the world leader in DNA-based wellness technology. With over 25 years of pioneering work in genomics, epigenetics, and medicinal cannabis, Len's patented DNA decoding system maps your unique genotypes to design tailor-made health solutions. His company holds the world's largest real-world efficacy database in precision wellness, integrating functional medicine, AI-driven analytics, and genetic data to create personalized blueprints for optimal brain function and performance. Together, Dave and Len explore how your genetic code determines how you respond to cannabis, psychedelics, nootropics, and supplements—and how to use that data to reduce anxiety, improve sleep optimization, and enhance focus. You'll learn how decoding your DNA can guide anti-aging strategies, mitochondrial performance, metabolism, and neuroplasticity, revealing new ways to live longer and smarter. This episode dives deep into the intersection of cannabis science, genomics, and biohacking. You'll discover how genetic polymorphisms influence mood, cognition, and stress response, and how personalized medicine can help you make smarter decisions around ketosis, fasting, and recovery. From optimizing the endocannabinoid system to hacking your biology for resilience and longevity, this is the future of functional medicine in action. You'll Learn: • How the endocannabinoid system regulates mood, focus, pain, and stress response • Which genetic polymorphisms affect cannabis sensitivity, anxiety risk, and dosing windows • How to use DNA testing to select cannabinoid and terpene ratios that fit your biology • Why delivery method matters and when sublingual dosing outperforms inhalation • How personalized cannabis protocols can support sleep optimization, recovery, and emotional regulation • The role of cannabinoids in mitochondrial function, neuroplasticity, and cognitive performance • How pharmacogenomics reduces antidepressant side effects and improves treatment matching • How to screen genetics for safer psychedelic use and avoid adverse reactions • What HLA and related markers reveal about mold sensitivity and inflammation This is essential listening for anyone serious about biohacking, brain optimization, longevity, anti-aging, functional medicine, and living Smarter Not Harder—with precision tools designed to upgrade your mind and body at the genetic level. 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The U.S. economy is headed for financial collapse. Repo market stress. Private credit market liquidity crunch. Subprime lending crisis. Spiraling deficits. Basis trade exposure. Dollar debasement. U.S. states in recession. Oil market contango. Tariff and trade wars. Each of these are like explosive devices hiding in the corners of the economic edifice that is the U.S. economy. And the Federal Reserve just released a shocking paper that exposes the biggest potential threat of all. Explosive devices have been set all around the economy and a new bomb was just uncovered in the most unlikely of places. Chapters Intro: 00:05:21 Chapter One: The Road to Economic Hegemony. 00:06:24 Chapter Two: Collision Course. 00:30:55 Chapter Three: Hidden Bomb. 00:35:50 Chapter Four: Bring It Home, Max. 00:44:50 Resources The Lead Left: Middle Market & Private Credit – 2/10/2025 Mark Zandi on X Axios: 22 states are in a recession or close to it, new analysis finds The Fed: The Cross-Border Trail of the Treasury Basis Trade FSB: Leverage in Nonbank Financial Intermediation: Final report Morningstar: Official data dramatically underestimates hedge funds' involvement in the Treasury market, Fed paper finds Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Repo Operations Fidelity: Investor behind Zions, Western Alliance bad loans is tied to $270 million in troubled debt Car Dealership Guy: Tricolor: The messy collapse of a subprime auto lender explained Investopedia: Basis Trading: Definition, How It Works, Example The Guardian: What is private credit, and should we be worried by the collapse of US firms? OilPrice.com: Oil Market Braces for Contango and Shale Slowdown -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, TikTok and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Join our Discord at unftr.com/discord. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is hosted by Max and distributed by 99.Support the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Differentiation doesn't have to mean creating 30 different versions of a lesson. In this episode, I unpack what differentiation really looks like in practice and why it's essential in today's diverse classrooms. I share examples from elementary, middle, and high school to show how teachers can adjust content, process, product, and learning environment to make learning more accessible and engaging for every student. You'll hear how small, intentional design choices can strengthen Tier 1 instruction, reduce the need for intervention, and make teaching more sustainable over time. Related Blog: Differentiation in Action: Why It Matters, What It Is, and How It Works

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  ✨ So here's the takeaway: GLP-1s and surgical weight loss can change lives, but they're not the full solution. It's the habits you build, the mindset you strengthen, and the people you surround yourself with that truly sustain your health. Community isn't optional — it's essential. And if this message is striking a chord with you, maybe it's time to stop going it alone. Find your people, lean into support, and let's prove that health change lasts longer when we do it together. Would You Like To Be Part of a Direction Not Perfection Support Group? Here's How It Works$25/month recurring membershipWeekly Zoom sessions (recorded so you'll never miss out)Flexible format:Speak up or just listenCameras on or offStay the full hour or pop in when you canModerated flow: up to 6 members coached each week (10 min each), with chat open for notes + conversation Pro tip: The change is in the show up. The more you engage, the more results you'll unlock. Ready to Join? head over to my website and click the "Join The Support Group" Button! 

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present long-time UFO researcher and author Nigel Watson, who has researched and investigated historical and contemporary reports of UFO sightings. In collaboration with Granville Oldroyd and David Clarke, he has written several articles about phantom airships seen over Britain in 1909 and 1913. A wider survey of these historical reports is contained in his e-book titled, The Origin of UFOs: Phantom Airships 1807 to 1917, and he has produced another e-book titled The Flying Saucer Cinema. Watson is also the author of Portraits of Alien Encounters(1990), Supernatural Spielberg (with Darren Slade, 1992) and editor/writer of The Scareship Mystery: A Survey of Phantom Airship Scares, 1909- 1918 (2000). In all, he has written for numerous books, publications and websites, including How It Works, All About Space, All About History, Aquila, Fortean Times, Wired, Flipside, Strange Magazine, Beyond, Paranormal Magazine, History Today, Alien Worlds, Magonia, The Unexplained, Flying Saucer Review, UFO Matrix and UFO Magazine. Watson has also contributed for the books Alien Artifacts, Mimics: The Others Among us, and Weird Time - Exploring the Mysteries of Time and Space. As of the show date, Nigel's latest book is: Paranormal Perspectives: Portraits of Alien Encounters Revisited — UFOs and Unexplained Phenomena in Northern England.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.