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What is perception bias, and why does it matter, and how does hyper-personalization stop bias?Perception bias is our tendency to interpret people and behaviors based on our own filters—whether that's age, gender, role, or past experience. We don't mean to do it. But we all do. It's fast, automatic, and often subconscious.Here's the catch: Bias doesn't just hurt inclusion—it kills engagement. According to Deloitte's 2025 Human Capital Trends report, 71% of employees expect personalized experiences at work, but only 23% of organizations are delivering them effectively. That gap? It's where bias thrives.When people feel misunderstood or misjudged, they check out. And burnout? It's not always caused by workload. It's often caused by people feeling unseen, unheard, and undervalued. That's perception bias in action.Neuroscience backs this up. The brain's anterior cingulate cortex—the region tied to pain and conflict—lights up when we feel socially excluded, similar to physical pain. Feeling like a number isn't just demotivating—it's neurologically distressing. How hyper-personalization flips the scriptSo what's the reset? It's personal. Literally.Hyper-personalization uses real-time data, AI, and behavioral insights to create tailored experiences that meet employees where they are. Think learning styles, communication preferences, reward motivators, even snack and feedback preferences.When leaders co-create profiles with their teams—knowing what energizes them, how they like to receive feedback, what stresses them out—you close the assumption gap. And when people feel seen, they show up differently.

The 5 Myths That Trap Top Performers in Hyperstress—And How the Best Unlock Peaceful Productivity “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” — Ernest Hemingway Let's be real: Most teams and leaders aren't stuck because they're lazy or lacking ambition. We get stuck because we buy into rules and myths that look good on paper—but in practice, just keep us spinning our wheels (or burning out). In this episode, I'm sharing the five biggest myths that trap even the highest achievers—and more importantly, what actually gets you (and your team) unstuck, so you can perform at a high level without the stress and grind. What You'll Hear in This Episode: Why simply setting goals and “working harder” usually just leads to more frustration The truth about growth: you can't create excellence by fixing every weakness Why trust—not just talent—drives lasting performance and results The well-rounded leader myth, and what actually creates above-average impact The real secret to loving your work (hint: it's not about balance, it's about creating meaning and connection every day) Here's what works: Talk about what matters—now. Don't wait for a review. Double down on your strengths, and help your team do the same. Build trust before you build anything else. Lean into your unique edges—where your strengths and passions overlap. Stop chasing “balance.” Create love for what you do and who you do it with. Quick heads-up: I'm hosting a private retreat this September in Colorado for a small group who want to reset, recharge, and unlock what's next—without all the noise. If you're even a little curious, DM or email me the word “Retreat.” You'll get the first look at the details before we open it up to the public. Let's Connect: Instagram: @KevinKepple Facebook: @KevinKeppleCoaching Email: kevin@kepplecoaching.com If this hit home, share it with someone who needs it. Thanks for listening—I'm Kevin Kepple.  

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In this insightful and milestone 500th episode, Christine coaches Lisa, a woman actively working to recalibrate her nervous system after decades of living in survival mode. Through their work in Christine's Be the Queen program, Lisa has become increasingly aware of how her high productivity and people-pleasing patterns were actually rooted in hypervigilance developed from childhood emotional abandonment and a toxic past relationship. Christine helps Lisa move beyond traditional nervous system tools like breathwork by exploring one of the most overlooked regulators: the mind. They discuss how belief systems, people-pleasing masks, and unconscious behaviors can keep the body in a dysregulated state—even when things look “successful” on the outside. Whether you're a high achiever who struggles to slow down, or someone who feels stuck in a cycle of stress and self-doubt, this episode offers a refreshing look at how mental and emotional honesty are key to calming your system and reclaiming your peace.   Consider/Ask Yourself: Are you always “on,” afraid that if you stop doing, your worth might come into question? Do you feel triggered by others' behavior and immediately spiral into old thought loops? Are your validation-seeking habits tied to unresolved childhood wounds or past trauma? Can you give yourself permission to operate from truth rather than performance or perfectionism?   Key Insights and A-HAs: Your thoughts and beliefs are major regulators of your nervous system—not just your breath or body. Hyper-productivity often masks dysregulation and old coping mechanisms. Rewriting internal stories like “I'm only worthy when I produce” helps calm the system long-term. Nervous system regulation isn't about doing less—it's about doing from a place of grounded self-worth. You can't fake authenticity; regulating your system starts with radical honesty about what's true for you.   How to Get Over It & On With It: Begin your day by asking, “What do I really feel right now?” before reacting from habit. Use mental inquiry tools like Byron Katie's “Is it true?” to deconstruct spiraling thoughts. Notice when you're chasing outcomes or approval and redirect into curiosity or creativity. Instead of defaulting to performative politeness (like saying good morning out of obligation), check in with your body and ask what's real for you in the moment. Remember: It's not always about doing less—but doing from a regulated, authentic place.   Sponsor: Beam Struggling with sleep? Beam's Dream Powder has helped Christine sleep deeper and longer, without the grogginess of other sleep aids. This science-backed blend includes magnesium, reishi, and melatonin to help you fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed. Christine's listeners get up to 40% off Beam's best-selling Dream Powder.

Lucinda Miller is a leading naturopath and functional medicine practitioner with over 30 years of experience supporting children's health. She's the founder of NatureDoc, a nationwide clinic helping families navigate everything from gut and sleep challenges for neurodivergent children.Her expertise isn't just clinical, it's personal. As a late-diagnosed ADHD'er and mum to a neurodivergent family, Lucinda brings a rare combination of lived experience and deep professional insight.In this conversation with Ben, Lucinda shares practical, evidence-based strategies for supporting neurodivergent kids. Plus smart, accessible tips that can supercharge nutrition, even for children with highly restrictive diets.________00:00 Introduction1:26 Lucinda's Brain & ADHD6:05 Why Nutrition?9:16 Lucinda's Clients: Who She Helps and How14:12 What is Naturopathy?17:14 How Long Covid is Linked to Hyper-mobility and Neurodivergence21:37 Accessible Nutrition for Neurodivergent People25:30 Lucinda's Sleep Tips For ND Kids37:04 Balancing Being the Expert & Vulnerable Clients38:34 Does Poor Nutrition Cause Neurodivergence or Enhance Traits?41:33 Hormones and Fluctuations in Traits42:36 Neurodivergent Pre-Puberty Nutrition Tips46:00 What Are Mood Boosting Foods?49:22 ARFID & ND Children: How To Variate Food56:50 ND & Inflammation of the Gut: Why?58:00 What Neurodivergent Children Have Taught Lucinda & What Needs To Change1:02:10 Lucinda's Green Light Badge_______Follow & subscribe…Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benLucinda Miller @naturedockidsIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Coffee Break: We share our takeaways from Tuesday's conversation with Dan Dick and explore his shift from a high traffic cafe to a local suburban spot. Plus… we discuss liquid decaf coffee concentrate, and debate the pricing of alternative milks.  Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets. Want more coffee content?  IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 Want to get in touch? Hit us up at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by    Eco Barista: https://www.ecobarista.com.au/   Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/  Thank you for listening, love ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Rico start the show by examining the state of the Tigers, reading an article written by ESPN that underlined the flaws with Detroit's approach to constructing their lineup.

Ursa Major has been selected by Stratolaunch to develop and deliver 16 upgraded Hadley H13 engines. The UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a £5.15 million satellite contract for the Orpheus space domain awareness mission to Astroscale UK. Rocket Lab adds two new missions to Electron's 2025 launch manifest, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Craig Smith, Executive Director at Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority. You can connect with Craig on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Oklahoma Air and Space Port on their website. Selected Reading Ursa Major Awarded $32.9M Contract to Deliver 16 Hadley's Dstl announces Orpheus satellite mission contract - GOV.UK Rocket Lab Adds Two New Missions to 2025 Electron Launch Manifest, Schedules First Launch in Four Days' Time Millennium Space Systems Delivers Pair of Space Vehicles to Launch Site for NASA's TRACERS Mission Logos Space Services Raises $50 Million From USIT in Series A Round - Via Satellite NASA Seeks Commercial Feedback on Space Communication Solutions Skylo Sets Sights on Asia and Certifies Samsung Exynos 2500 as Analysys Mason Hails Turning Point for Satellite D2D Telespazio UK announces successful completion of critical phase in ALIGN programme ESA - Proba-3's first artificial solar eclipse T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On les voit de plus en plus dans les rayons de supermarché : les aliments hyper-protéinés, comme les yaourts ou les fromages. Contrairement à ce que ces packagings vous laissent penser, manger trop de produits hyper-protéinés peut être néfaste pour votre santé... Ecoutez Le conseil conso avec La rédaction de RTL du 16 juin 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

On les voit de plus en plus dans les rayons de supermarché : les aliments hyper-protéinés, comme les yaourts ou les fromages. Contrairement à ce que ces packagings vous laissent penser, manger trop de produits hyper-protéinés peut être néfaste pour votre santé... Ecoutez Le conseil conso avec La rédaction de RTL du 16 juin 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Sunday School Teaching: The True Salt of the Earth Sunday School Teacher: Pastor Cate Gallo Sunday Message: Hyper-Grace Theology Sunday Teacher: Apostle Leslie Johnson

Sunday School Teaching: The True Salt of the Earth Sunday School Teacher: Pastor Cate Gallo Sunday Message: Hyper-Grace Theology Sunday Teacher: Apostle Leslie Johnson

In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of glorifying independence in a culture that tells us we have to “make it on our own” to be successful. We break down the difference between healthy independence and hyperindependence — the often trauma-rooted belief that asking for help is weakness — and discuss how this mindset can lead to burnout, anxiety, and deep disconnection. Through personal stories and cultural reflection, we challenge the myth of the self-made success and invite you to consider a more sustainable, connected path: one where strength includes support, and where you don't have to carry it all alone.2:05 - Vibe Check6:52 - Independence v. Hyper-independence13:47 - Our experiences with hyper-independence & how to embrace asking for support30:50 - Asking the universe for support and releasing controlFollow Alison on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsalisoncohen⁠Follow Raquel on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/raquelroserivera/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Go to Alison's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://transforme-coaching.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Go to Raquel's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.raquelrosecoaching.com/⁠

Charlie and Colin demolish every popular Bitcoin price model - stock-to-flow, rainbow charts, power law, and Metcalfe's law. Why they're all wrong and what might actually work this cycle.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comCharlie and Colin break down every major Bitcoin price prediction model and explain why they're all fundamentally flawed. From Plan B's broken stock-to-flow to Giovanni's power law obsession, rainbow charts, and Metcalfe's law - we expose the problems with each approach and introduce Charlie's new "institutional structured bid corridor" theory for this cycle.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNOTES:• Stock-to-flow predicted $1M by 2025 - failed• Rainbow chart undefeated since 2013• Power law predicts $100K by 2028 latest • Metcalfe's law broken by ETF adoption• Hyper-bitcoinization chart shows $100B BTC• Institutional money creating price channelsTimestamps:00:00 Start00:34 Price Models02:09 Stock to Flow10:48 Rainbow Chart14:59 Arch Network15:31 Power Law21:40 Metcalfe's Law28:03 Hyperbitcoinization Model30:47 Institutional Structure Bid Corridor Model-

A few weeks ago a seminary student sent me an AI-generated audio file. His friends had taken one of his lectures, fed it into an app, and out came a polished "podcast" hosted by a male and female voice. Out of curiosity I tried the same experiment, especially since Eric and Gary are whining about length of articles. I supplied the AI with links to my two articles on Gary DeMar and mellō, gave it the links to Gary's responses, and uploaded the two related podcasts. I then asked the program to analyze everything and decide whether Gary had actually dealt with my arguments. I am shocked. The AI episode lays out the shape of the discussion so clearly that I hardly feel the need to write my own summary. In just under an hour it tracks most claims, compares the evidence, and shows that Gary repeatedly sidesteps the central points. I am surprised at how accurately it captures the flow of the exchange.

Main Image Monthly - AI Innovations on Seller Sessions A deep dive into AI integration for Amazon sellers, focusing on main image optimization and automation strategies. Episode Summary This episode explores the transformative role of AI in Amazon selling, particularly in optimizing main product images. The hosts discuss innovative approaches to generating and testing image concepts, gathering customer feedback, and implementing automation strategies for enhanced business efficiency. Key Topics AI Integration in Amazon Selling Main Image Optimization Click-through Rate Improvement Product Testing and Feedback Automation and Tech Stack Development   Notable Quotes "The more the better. Iterate down." "Just have fun, just have fun guys." "The tech will catch up now." Key Takeaways AI is revolutionizing Amazon seller workflows Main images significantly impact click-through rates AI-assisted concept testing improves product imagery Early AI adoption provides competitive advantages Hyper-personalization enhances marketing efforts Efficient tech stacks are crucial for AI implementation Timeline 00:00 - 04:01 Introduction and New Format 04:02 - 14:35 Main Images and AI Strategy 14:36 - 29:46 Testing and Feedback Methods 29:47 - 40:11 Live Demo and Optimization 40:12 - 01:02:36 Future Tech and Implementation  

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Sometimes, the hardest parts of our journey are the feelings we can't quite put our finger on, when you can tell something feels off but can't really articulate exactly what's wrong. In this two-part episode, Cathy and I dive deep into four of those sneaky, often invisible struggles that so many of us experience when parenting through substance use and mental health challenges.PART ONE:In part one, we cover the kind of grief that doesn't get a funeral, the common response of hypervigilance and the exhaustion it creates, we share personal stories about the physical toll this emotional marathon has taken on us, and the importance of giving yourself permission to feel it all.Key Takeaways:You're not crazy, wrong, or alone in experiencing these hidden strugglesGrief for dreams and expectations is real grief, even when your child is aliveThe difference between helpful vigilance and exhausting hypervigilancePractical strategies for managing overwhelming emotions without numbing themWhy your nervous system needs intentional care and how to provide itThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereFind us on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

You're listening to Burnt Toast! Today, my conversation is with Lauren Leavell. Lauren is a weight neutral fitness professional and content creator. She focuses on creating inclusive environments for movement and exercise to help clients feel strong and confident, and previously joined us on the podcast back in 2023. Lauren is an oasis in a sea of toxic online fitness and wellness culture. And it has been super toxic lately! So I asked Lauren to come on and chat with us about the recent dramas happening on Tiktok and Instagram.Yes, we get into the girl who said nobody over 200 pounds should take Pilates.We also talk about how to stay grounded when this noise is happening online, and how to seek out inclusive movement spaces—whatever that looks like for you. Today's episode is free but if you value this conversation, please consider supporting our work with a paid subscription. Burnt Toast is 100% reader- and listener-supported. We literally can't do this without you.PS. You can always listen to this pod right here in your email, where you'll also receive full transcripts (edited and condensed for clarity). But please also follow us in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and/or Pocket Casts! And if you enjoy today's conversation, please tap the heart on this post — likes are one of the biggest drivers of traffic from Substack's Notes, so that's a super easy, free way to support the show!Episode 197VirginiaLauren, it's so great to have you back on the podcast! It was one of my favorite conversations. It was two years ago that you were here before, I think.LaurenI know! Honestly, we could have a conversation once a month about toxic fitness stuff. VirginiaThere's always something. For anyone who missed your first appearance and has missed the 72,000 times I say “I love Lauren's workouts,” can you introduce yourself?LaurenI am Lauren Leavell. I am a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. I've been doing that for almost a decade at this point, which is so wild. I'm not tired of it yet, which is amazing for me. I have a virtual program online, and Virginia is a member of tat community.VirginiaA groupie.LaurenHonestly, yes. Love that. I teach live classes and on demand classes. All of them are body neutral, and most of them are lower impact, because we're here for a good time and a long time. And I also have private training clients who I program Stronger Together workouts for.When I'm not doing that, I'm apparently complaining on the Internet. Well, I try not to complain too much on the Internet. And stalking cats in my neighborhood.VirginiaYou are my favorite Internet cat lady.LaurenHuge, huge accolades here.VirginiaFavorite Internet cat lady. That should be in your bio. And you are talking to us from France right now! Do you want to talk about that?LaurenI'm really leaning into my Sagittarius lifestyle. I just picked up my life in Philadelphia and decided to move to France. People keep asking me, why? And my answer is, why not? My partner and I are child-free except for our two beautiful cat daughters. But they're pretty easy to move. So we packed up our lives and moved to France. We are still really new here, really getting into it. And I'm genuinely just so excited for all the new stimuli. VirginiaOf course for folks listening to this episode, it is now mid-June, so we're going to talk about something that happened a month ago, and it is forgotten in the attention span of the Internet. But I still think it's very important to record for posterity that this happened. So Lauren, can you walk us through what I'm going to call Pilatesgate.LaurenPilatesgate occurred when a woman decided to come on TikTok, and really just rant. You can tell that she was a little bit amped up. She was talking about how she did not believe that people in larger bodies—specifically, if you are over 200 pounds—you should not be in a Pilates level two class. She was really insistent, and talked about how you should be doing cardio or just going to the gym. And then she followed up with: “You also shouldn't be a fitness instructor if you have a gut.” Like, what's going on? The overall tone of it was she was extremely agitated. VirginiaShe felt this deeply.LaurenShe was very bothered. Mind you, the person saying this, obviously, is not in a fat body. She's not in a larger body. I think the tone of her video and how agitated she was is what really sparked the conversation around size inclusivity and fitness and blatant fatphobia and anti-fat bias. But it all started with someone having a very agitated car rant that I'm sure she didn't think would go the way that it went.VirginiaI think she thought people were going to be like, Hell yeah! Thanks for saying the truth. I think she thought there was going to be this moment of recognition that she had spoken something. But I would love to even just know the backstory. I assume she just walked into a Pilates class and saw a fat person and lost her mind? I can't quite understand what series of events triggered the car rant, because I can't imagine having really any experience in my daily life that I would be like, “That was so terrible I need to take to the internet and say my piece about it,” and to have the experience be…I observed another human being.LaurenRight? I think that from from her follow up video it seems like she's been doing Pilates for a while, and maybe was agitated that someone was either getting more attention or she just maybe felt some type of way in general.VirginiaI wonder if the fat person was better at Pilates than her, and that made her feel bad.LaurenIt could be anything. Just like you said, like the presence of being there, maybe even having a conversation with a teacher—something triggered her. It could have even be been seeing something online of like a fat person doing Pilates as an instructor. I know plenty of fat Pilates instructors.And the apology videos were really like, “I need to work on myself.” And also, you know…you could have worked on yourself before releasing that rant into the internet space.VirginiaI give her one tiny point for how it is a very full apology video. So often an apology video is like, “I'm sorry people were upset,” you know? Like, “I'm sorry that this bothered you.” And she is like, I truly apologize. I have to work on myself. This is bad. She does own it to a certain degree.LaurenI think it's also because she experienced consequences. Her membership was revoked and she either lost her job, or at least is on punishment from her job.VirginiaWhich is correct! She should experience consequences. Plus there was a tidal wave of of videos coming out in response to her first one being like, what is wrong with you? This is a terrible thing. The backlash was quick and universal. I didn't see a lot of support content for her. I saw just a tidal wave of people being like, what the fuck?LaurenI think the people who would have maybe supported that kept their mouths shut because they saw what was happening. There are people who support that message and feel exactly the same. It was almost like she was like, channeling that type of rage. And I think, again, the agitation is what sets this video apart from every other video that's released 500 times a day on my FYP somewhere about people expressing anti-fat bias in fitness spaces, right?VirginiaShe said the thing that is often implied, and she said it very loudly. She also said it so righteously. It was a righteous anger in the first video. That, I think, was what was startling about it, I was glad to see the backlash—although, yes, as you're saying, there is so much more out there. And really she looks like she is 12 years old. I think she's like 23 or something. So this is a literal child who has had a tantrum. That happens every day, that some young 20 somethings says a fatphobic thing, right?LaurenI mean, actually, I was, at one point, a young 20 something saying fatphobic things to myself and out in the ether.VirginiaFrom my esteemed wisdom as a 44 year old, I try to be like, Thank God Tiktok didn't exist when I was 23! Thank God there's no record of the things I said and thought as a 23 year old. So, okay, babygirl, you did this and we hope you really do do the work. But as you're saying, she said something that is frequently echoed and reinforced by fitness influencers all over Al Gore's internet.You sent me a Tiktok by a fitness influencer Melania Antuchas, who posts as FitByMa. We see her leaning into the camera at a very uncomfortable-looking angle, saying, “If you don't like the way I train or instruct, don't come to my class because I'm going to push you to be your best self and you just need to take it,” basically. Can we unpack the toxicity of this kind of messaging? Because I do think this kind of messaging is what begets the angsty 23-year-old being appalled that there's a fat person in her Pilates class.LaurenYes, totally. I think that that person may actually be like an Internet predecessor to the rant, if I'm going to be honest. This person's content, against my own will, has been showing up frequently.VirginiaThank you for your service, by the way, that you have to consume all this fitness content, and see all of this.LaurenI've been seeing a lot of this person's videos, and a lot of Pilates instructors have actually had a lot to say about it, because what she's pitching as Pilates is not traditional Pilates, either mat or reformer. It's inspired by, but we really shouldn't be calling it that. And some people were like, “It seems like more of a barre class.” And I'm like, get my name out of your mouth. What are you talking about?VirginiaYou're like, don't you make me take her! I don't want her!LaurenYes, please don't come over here with this. So I think it's a combination of the fact that maybe her workouts feel a little mislabeled to a lot of people who are professionals in the field, and then her teaching style is extremely intense. And that's really what I would love to get into. Because I think if you've been a casual fitness person, you have experienced these type of intense motivational instructors and and maybe when we rewind to when we were the age of the ranter, that would have worked. That does work on a lot of people. What this person is saying is if you don't like it, don't come to my class. There are always going to be people who love a punishing, intense type of motivation because they never experienced anything else. They don't know how to find motivation or how to exercise without the presence of punishment.VirginiaThis is certainly endemic of a lot of CrossFit culture, a lot of boot camp culture. There are a lot of fitness spaces that are really built around this. Like, “no pain, no gain.” You've got to leave it all on the mat. You've got to always show up and give 200% no matter what. And I guess that is, as you're saying, motivating to some people.LaurenTell me about your childhood, if that's what you like. You know? And it's also a result of the United States culture in general, it is extremely punishing. And if we really stop and interrogate why we enjoy this, and why we only feel motivated by this intensity and someone getting up in our face, then we might have to slowly chip away at all the other places where softness has been denied and love and openness and acceptance have been denied. But it's to make you stronger. It's to make you better.VirginiaIt's like capitalism as a workout. LaurenIt's definitely a reflection of that type of culture, because some people maybe won't be motivated by anything softer, because they've never experienced softness.VirginiaAnd they've never been given permission to exist in a more multifaceted way, like you're either successful or you're not. You can either take it or you can't.LaurenAnd pain leads to success, right? Like, even though we all know—well, many of us know that—a lot of successful people have done no no suffering to get there. Other people have done the suffering for them.VirginiaExactly. It's just where you're born, which family you're born into, that lead to the success. The idea that there are no excuses, which was a recurring theme of her videos. Like, you're going to push yourself to be your best self or I'm going to push you to be your best self. That whole thing was so interesting to me because it was like, so you're not allowed to just have a headache one day? You're not allowed to be a neurodivergent person who has different needs and bandwidth? You're not allowed to be human, really, in this in this context.LaurenNo, not at all. And it really shows. I mean, I get it. And I have seen it over and over. But the ableism that exists in fitness spaces is almost like you're almost unable to, untangle them in so many spaces. And that's part of my job. It's been really, really, really interesting to be someone who's attempting to untangle those because how can I be motivational to people who have never experienced motivation outside of the intensity and the ableism and the pushing past. That's why I'm always talking about how unserious it is. Because this woman is telling me I have no excuses, and I have to go 100%. Like, girl, this is literally a 45 minute class. What are you talking about? This is 45 minutes of my life. Like, yes, with consistency you'll get results from fitness. And those don't have to be aesthetic! You will get your results from fitness if you are consistently doing a 45 minute workout. But consistently doing it doesn't mean doing it 100% every time.VirginiaRight? And let's not forget, we're just rolling around on a floor. LaurenWe're rolling around on the floor! Hopefully in a good class, we're mimicking movements that we would like do in our lives that would cause our bodies to meet those muscles. So if I'm moving furniture, it's usually not intensely at a speed run, I just need to be able to pick up my side of the couch! VirginiaAnd move it three feet and put it back down again.LaurenI think the the intensity of fitness is often overblown. And of course, this is hard to say as a fitness instructor who's not thin, because they'll be like, well, that's why you're fat.I think it's really deeply psychologically baked into fitness for a lot of people, that it has to be horrible. And that's my first experience with working out. Like, I thought it had to be horrible. Because I grew up in a family of women who only worked out when they needed to change their bodies. So it was like, oh my gosh. Remember when I was like, seriously working out for six months? It was always a sprint,VirginiaYou can't sustain the Mean Girl workout. Like, that's not a way to live. Or if you can, it's a warning sign that you can live with that much punishment for that long. LaurenYeah, definitely. Growing up, I thought that that's what all workouts were going to be. I did a lot of Stairmaster in my early 20s.VirginiaThe most Mean Girl of all cardio equipment.LaurenYes, I mean, that should have been a warning sign. But, I do think about this now, you know, I'm walking up a ton of stairs every day. I'm like, okay, well, do I need to go on a stairmaster, or am I able to just live my life and have to carry my groceries upstairs?VirginiaRight? I mean, being able to climb stairs is useful. And it's always really hard.LaurenA number one goal of people when I talk to folks, they're like, “I just want to be not winded when I go up and down stairs.” I'm like, I have horrible news for you.VirginiaIt's never going to happen.LaurenIt's a situational thing. You're dressed in regular clothes, carrying up three bags of groceries after carrying them in from your car, or not being warmed up, or carrying, a baby in a baby carrier, those baby carriers that are 400 pounds. Yeah, you're going to be winded.VirginiaI've lived in a fifth floor walk up in a sixth floor walk up, and I never got better at the stairs in the years I lived in those apartments. And I was a skinny 20 something when I was doing that. It never got easier, not one day.LaurenLiterally being out of breath is a sign that we're working those cardiovascular muscles. Just let them be out of breath real quick.VirginiaThat's a really helpful reframing. We jumped so aggressively into chatting about all of this that we should probably spend another beat for anyone who's confused, explaining that people who weigh over 200 pounds are allowed to do Pilates! Can you just explain why what she was saying was total bullshit? LaurenTotally. I think that people, at any weight, can do whatever workout they want or don't want to do. And I think particularly if you're a woman or socialized as a woman there are always these imaginary limitations on what your weight should be. And I think that that's really where the 200 pound conversation came in, right? Because for a not-fat woman, anything over that weight is really unfathomable to them. I definitely remember conversations around that within my own household of like, oh, we can't possibly weigh over this number. And I'm sitting there, like…VirginiaCan you not? Because I'm doing it. Here I am.LaurenSo I think that that's really where that number came from. She pulled out a number that she thought was just like, beyond anything. And I think it's also important to remember that so often, when people are asked to assess what people weigh, they have absolutely zero idea.It's really hard for people to tell other people's weight based on how they look. So I think that that was why that number was picked.VirginiaIt sounds so scary.LaurenIn her head, 200 pounds is really, really big and really scary. And going back to weighing whatever anybody weighs, I think Pilates is a great workout for people who are in, all different types of bodies and diverse bodies. Pilates is super low impact in a lot of ways, and really good for folks who have chronic illnesses, particularly like reformer, because it could be recumbent and you're not putting a lot of stress on your joints in the same way. So the idea that this workout that's really almost like super in line with disability and rehabilitation, to say that there's like a weight limit—again, fatphobia, joining in with ableism—is like, so so off base. So deeply off base.VirginiaFat people can do any workout, but Pilates in particular happens to be a workout that can be extremely body inclusive when it's taught well.LaurenExactly. I think that that maybe also added to some of the outrage and and honestly, some of me thinking it was very funny. I'm not someone who regularly weighs myself, but I've always been someone who was extremely heavy, as a person. Even as a child, there were stories about me versus my cousin who was three years older than me and a boy, and how he weighed less than me for most of our childhood. I have always been so solid. And I think growing up, many of us heard like, oh, that person has the body of a swimmer. That person should play volleyball or basketball or whatever. I'm like, what is this body type meant for? Like, shotput? And then I'm teaching Barre, you know? I think it's just so made up. And yes, maybe it's good for people who swim to have long limbs, great. But when we close ourselves off to types of movement based on body types and weight limits, then people have a harder time finding things that they enjoy, because maybe they don't enjoy something that they “look like they should.”VirginiaJust because you don't have long limbs doesn't mean swimming can't bring you a lot of joy.LaurenRight? Just because I don't have long lean muscles doesn't mean I can't teach Barre. The language around Barre and Pilates is always “long and lean.” And I just feel that's so funny as someone who's not long and lean. I love not being long and lean and and enjoying my classes. Some of the outrage did come from that number being named, because it's a misunderstanding of what real people in the real world weigh when you are not around those types of people. But I also think that there are a lot of limitations put on bodies, particularly larger bodies, and what you can and can't do. I have another video that's actually making a resurgence right now, probably because of this conversation that fat people should only do cardio, because if you lift weights, then you might gain more muscle mass, which would increase your scale weight. So you should only do cardio, because that's how you're going to lose weight, which is inaccurate and very boring.VirginiaAnd it's just really drilling into and this was the core of what she was saying. It's the core of that Melania video, that exercise is only a tool for weight management. That you would only exercise to avoid or minimize fatness, and right?LaurenAnd because Pilates “isn't actually good for burning fat,” you definitely shouldn't be doing it if you're fat.VirginiaYeah, you should be at the gym running. And it's completely ignoring the many other reasons we would exercise, the benefits you can actually achieve. Because, as you're saying, weight loss through exercise is a very murky thing for most people. And it's just ignoring all the other reasons you would do it that are more fun.LaurenYeah, like “I like it.” You're allowed to like things! But again, if you're socialized to only know shame and punishment, then the idea that people do things out of pleasure is hard to wrap your mind around.VirginiaSpeaking of shame and punishment, I wrote recently about Andy Elliott, who is actually a sales trainer, but he's also a bodybuilder. He's always cold plunging. He's always recording from a cold thing of water.LaurenAgain, pleasure, right? We can't have warm water. We made this technology, use it.VirginiaNo, no. He's like in Dubai, sitting in a barrel of cold water, posting his rants. And he posted this video showing off his twelve and nine year old daughters and how he had challenged them to get a six pack in less than two months. And they got shredded in two months. Then in this room full of his male sales trainees, he had them take off their sweatshirts and show off their six packs to a room full of men. It's revolting, on so many levels. But one thing I've been thinking about as I had to look at the Andy Elliot crap and then looking at this other crap, these extreme examples of toxic diet culture in some ways, I think, are unhelpful. Because they make us more dismissive of stuff that's not that. It's like, well, it's not that bad. Do you know what I mean?LaurenIt's moving the the spectrum of what's normal and what's not normal.VirginiaSo it's like, “Well, I didn't say 200 pound people can't come to Pilates, so I'm not being fatphobic.” Or “I'm not showing you a nine year old with a six pack, so I'm not being fatphobic.” But it shouldn't have to be that bad!LaurenIt also somewhat negates the fact that most of us are not exposed to the extreme. We're exposed to the more insidious anyway.VirginiaRight? Because the insidious is what your coworker is saying in the break room at lunch about how she's only eating a salad.LaurenIt's the stuff that we get daily exposure to, as opposed to these extremes where most people can point out, like, oh that's wild.VirginiaMaybe don't force your children to get six packs? It's pretty clear cut. On the other hand, I kind of feel like the needle is moving on what is extreme because of the rise of MAGA and MAHA wellness culture. We're unfortunately normalizing a lot of this really intense and harmful rhetoric.LaurenI've been thinking about it a lot, and I think number one, yes. Also the anti-intellectualism. That also helps push these things, because if someone's shouting confidently enough, they could sell anything. You said that person is in a sales job. Like, that's part of that thing. It's psychological. It's not even based in facts. But I think that it's on the rise, for sure, because it's not being checked. And I also think that in that more insidious way, it's on the rise because people are seeking to fly under the radar, and they're seeking safety in their bodies being read as safe.In this super conservative and rise of fascism, falling in line is a way that some people will seek safety, right? But it obviously, when we get into ranking bodies as good and bad and purity testing bodies. Like, if that even exists, that means someone has to be at the bottom. It's very clear that when we're saying take control. Hyper individual. Yeah, I did it, and you could do it, too, applying your situation to other people's. Like, that's not how science works. Number one, that's not how genetics work. And I think that people of all like races, ages, and abilities, you know, will seek safety in flying under the radar in a regime that's getting scarier and more intense. So I think that bodies and fitness is definitely a way that people will get there.VirginiaYeah, it's a logical survival strategy in a really dark time, for sure.LaurenSo I think that that's part of the reason why even people who wouldn't identify as like MAHA are on their health and wellness, and they don't realize how quickly it gets there, but it does pretty instantly. But as someone who is has multiple marginalized identities myself, I often see people who are in similar situations, and I look at them with a lot of compassion because, yeah. Like, if you're disabled, if you're Black, if you're poor, being fat on top of that, you just checked another box for people. And I feel like that is where this intensity comes from all sides. And that's why we're seeing even more diverse voices echoing this type of message, because people are seeking safety, and they might not even know that that's what they're seeking. But I can see it because I get it.VirginiaYes. That breaks my heart, but it is logical when you have those multiple marginalizations. Fatness is the one that you've been conditioned to think you can and should change.LaurenIt's supposed to be fully within your control. And then that's when we dip into disability being within your control. And the idea that you could just take vitamins or do red light or coffee enemas or something, and you're going to cure your your chronic conditions. Like if you haven't tried it, then you know you're not trying hard enough. So I think it's a really slippery slope, and it gets there very quickly.VirginiaYou've mentioned ableism a few times, obviously, because it's really core to this conversation. I'd love to hear a little more about how you think about ability in your classes. Anyone who's taken your class knows how completely different they feel from the Melania version. You've clearly put a lot of thought into how to be inclusive of ability.LaurenI appreciate that. I work really hard, and I try to advertise myself as someone whose classes are many levels or most levels, because I think even saying that something is all levels is not being fully like aware of the scope of people's ability. So I try to be very clear in my communication. I don't know how I got here, personally. Again, the pendulum definitely swung with me. I was someone who I would consider was Orthorexic and all on my organic everything, blah, blah, blah. Particularly when it like was coming down to my PCOS and how much of that was in my control.VirginiaPCOS triggers a lot of rabbit holes.LaurenRight? And, like the fatphobia in my own family mixed with that. But I think at some point it just clicked, like we all have the ability to become disabled if we're not already, you know? We could. And disability is a spectrum. We usually like start checking off more and more boxes towards that. But because ableism is so rampant, most people would never identify something going on as a disability. Wearing glasses, wearing hearing aids, needing captions, needing accommodations. They wouldn't identify those as a disability because it's horrible to be disabled in this world, so we try to avoid saying that.I think realizing I had so many folks coming to me who were burnt out by all the stuff we just spent all this time talking about—and I was burnt out in that world. And that's how I got spit out the other side. I was like, I'm going to do things differently. And more and more and more people started really identifying with that. And I got to know people individually within my memberships, and they shared about what they had going on, and oh my gosh, your classes have been so great because I have POTS, or I have EDS, or I have chronic pain, or I also have PCOS, I have PMDD—all these things.And because I am who I am, and I'm someone who is neurodivergent and I'm a nerd and I want to know what's good for people who have POTS? What's good for people who have blood pressure issues? What would be like a good modification or variation to throw out there to people who might not even know that that's going on with them, because again, our medical system. Like, oh yeah, I get dizzy sometimes. Like, okay, girl, can we elaborate? But I think that just realizing, no matter who it was, every single person in my membership can contribute to my ability to teach better, because if one person says it, 10 people are probably experiencing it. That's why I love the feedback. I love that! That hurt? I have no idea. I have one body. I literally have only this body, right? You have to tell me if something hurts, right? I don't know, that doesn't hurt me. Or that does hurt me, and I don't do it, but that works for you. So you have to tell me. So I think that that's really where it resulted from people being comfortable feeling honest and sharing, and my desire to continue making things feel good and challenging. Because I think that people think you have to sacrifice movement being challenging. Like it can't it can still be challenging and not horrendous and punishing.VirginiaYes, this is what's hard to articulate when I tell people how much I love your classes. This is the needle you're threading. We think of it as so black and white. Either you're someone who wants to go so hard, like the Melania video, or you're someone who's like, exercise needs to feel like a warm bath, or I'm not going to do it. And there is a middle space. There's a huge middle space.LaurenYes. And that's the neutrality of it all, which is yeah, I'm allowed to do this hard thing and and really invest when we're talking about the consistency and no excuses. But if we're talking about a 45 minute workout that you're doing maybe two times a week, and investing in 30 seconds of challenge or discomfort, and investigating how that feels in your body and doing it. And then after six weeks, suddenly, wow, that thing that was uncomfortable six weeks ago is no longer uncomfortable. This new thing was uncomfortable. And that's why I love movement so much. Because I feel like you can not solve, but get to the bottom of, investigate, interrogate and get to know parts of your body. And and I really do feel like the work that we do in 45 minute classes empowers people enough to go out and tell people at their jobs to eff off, you know? Like, it gives people the ability to get to know themselves well enough to know what they're willing to tolerate.VirginiaI feel like when I do your videos, there's always a point where honestly, I might be watering my plants or just lying on the floor, and then there's always a point where I'm actually so in it and pushing really hard. Do you know what I mean? And it's like, it can be both things. I get to choose which is the part that I'm going to be like, yeah, I'm holding this 20 second plank the whole time. I'm going to go for my heavier weights. We're going to do that.LaurenBecause it doesn't need to add up or count for anything, but it always does, even if you're like, I'm just doing this to do something. That just just doing something will still add up and it'll still come up later. And I think it doesn't need to be that serious. It's never that serious.VirginiaAny other fitness trends that are making you especially grumpy right now, or anything good you want to highlight?LaurenI mean, honestly, the backlash to that rant was good, right? There were so many good responses, I actually followed a couple people. I do think people being able to recognize that as blatant anti-fatness was good. It was a good gut check for a lot of people. And I think that that, yeah, it was good for me. That that made me feel, oh, there are seeds of hope.VirginiaNo, we haven't fallen as low as I fear sometimes.LaurenNo, and it's really hard. I've heard Jessamyn Stanley say, like, “Sometimes I don't remember that people act this way.”VirginiaOh God, yeah. You're really still out there being like this?LaurenYes, yes, yes, yes. So I think there was a lot of silly, goofy and and very good responses to that. I love that push and pull that we can hopefully sometimes see and still have this dialog about. I feel like it's really important. And with so many people intentionally losing weight right now, I think it's really important to see people who are not necessarily in traditional fit bodies doing fitness.VirginiaGod, it's so important. ButterLaurenI was going to be funny and say that my Butter is actually butter, now that I'm living in France.VirginiaYou're living in butter country.LaurenI have been trying different butters all the time. Hopefully people who are listening, maybe their weather is getting better. So this is a, this is like a freebie recommendation, but just a little photosynthesis. Now is a really good time to give yourself space, to open up your body again after a winter. Just a little bit of fresh air and a little bit of sunshine and a little bit of phone getting thrown across the room. Which is what I have been trying to do every single day. It really makes a huge difference. So, phone down, photosynthesis up. That is what's getting me through right now. And I hope that other people can enjoy that. Doesn't mean you even have to go outside! Crack a window, allow yourself to be a human being. And it's free. You don't need a discount code for it. You don't need someone to sell it to you on Tiktok shop. You were allowed to be a person existing for completely free.VirginiaYes, so true. That's really good. My Butter, in honor of you, my favorite Internet cat lady is going to be my cats. I'm going to give them a shout out. Licorice and Cheese. We adopted these kittens last year after my kids begged and begged. I mean, I've always been a cat person, but our old man cats had passed away. We had no cats for a while. And they make me so happy. They just are such love bugs. Because the weather is better, I think Cheese has taken your notes about photosynthesis, and so he's regularly trying to jailbreak, to get outside. He's trying to get outside all the time. So we are having a little cat drama in my house where the kids go outside, forget to close the door. Cheese is on it. He's trying to get out there, and we get him back inside. But we have a screen porch, so they do get to go out and live their best life on the screen porch, which makes them really happy.LaurenOh my gosh, I love when they photosynthesize. My new place has lots of big windows and lots and lots of sunshine, and my girls have just been absorbing the sun. And they're both trying to go out on balconies, which we're doing the same thing you're doing, because one pigeon goes by, and my cat's diving.VirginiaAnd I live in the woods where there are a lot of predators. We did have an old man cat who in the final years of his life, we did let outside, because we were like, you've had a good run. And we're thinking quality of life at that point. But these two babies, I want them for many, many years. We can't risk the coyotes. And I think one of them really gets that. Licorice is like the boss of the house, but he's terrified of the outside. I think he recognizes he's a big fish in a little pond, and he needs to stay that way. But Cheese is like, oh, that's my world. I want to get back there?LaurenYes, maybe a harness? Maybe that can be what the kids do this this summer is harness train Cheese.VirginiaWe've never tried the harness with them.LaurenHe's still young. My girls are full grown, and when I put a harness on them, they fall over. They're like, it's the last day they're ever going to live. They're like my bones don't work anymore. What did you do to me? We've been trying to harness train them so that they can go back outside, because we did have a yard before, but I think if he's young and eager to go outside, he might put that harness on. And that's also a good summer project.VirginiaOh, I feel like my 11 year old's going to get really into this. Okay, I'm going to give it a go. I'm going to report back. Well, Lauren, thank you so much. Tell folks where they can find you. How can we support your work?LaurenYou can find me at Lauren Leavell Fitness and I have a membership—the level up fitness membership, where you can join live classes. You can take on demand classes. Again, it's a silly, goofy mood over here. There are classes of different lengths. You don't need a ton of space or equipment. I currently don't have, really any equipment. I have. I have two pound weights.VirginiaI've been enjoying the recent videos where you're like, well, I'm doing this move that I'd normally have a 20 pound weight with a 2 pound weight.LaurenPretend these are 20 pounds! So we really are accepting of all scenarios that you have going on fitness-wise here. And like I said, the replays are there if you're not someone who gets catches live classes, totally get it. Or you just don't want to come to a live class. And then, if you are looking for more, I do have some workout videos on YouTube, which are kind of a sample of my teaching. 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In this episode, Neel chats with TJ Larkin, founder of Local Newsletter Insider, to explore the burgeoning model of local newsletters. They discuss what local newsletters are, their growing popularity, and the challenges of monetization. TJ shares insights on identifying suitable markets, the importance of content creation, and the need for a sustainable business model. The conversation emphasizes the significance of community engagement and distribution in building a successful local media company, while also addressing the evolving role of AI in this space.TakeawaysLocal newsletters curate relevant information for communities.The model is gaining traction among entrepreneurs.Monetization can be challenging; consider it a secondary business.Distribution is key to success in local newsletters.Target smaller markets for less competition.Content creation requires a dedicated team or individual.Building a local presence enhances trust and engagement.AI cannot replace the personal touch in local news.Sustainable growth requires a multi-faceted approach.Networking and community involvement are crucial for success.Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like it, leave a comment and subscribe to our podcast for more amazing content. Want to stay connected? Follow me on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes insights: ➙ Visit ⁠⁠www.maidthisfranchise.com⁠⁠ ➙ Instagram: ⁠⁠@neelbparekh ⁠⁠➙ X (Twitter): ⁠⁠@neelbparekh ➙ YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@neelbparekh Find out more about TJ and Local Newsletter Insider: ➙ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjlarkin1/➙ X: @tjlarkin23➙ Website: tj@localnewsletterinsider.com➙ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/mx/podcast/local-newsletter-insider/id1802415417?l=en-GB

On this episode I'm talking about brand loyalty in a hyper personalised AI world with Emily Gray, Founding Partner of Untangld: an international Strategy Studio defining how businesses win.We get into what loyalty really means today, from communities and connection to the risk of over optimised personalisation, and why Emily believes true loyalty is earned through relevance, not reliance.We talk about the impact of AI on brand relationships, how to design for meaning instead of mechanics, and what marketers can learn from the likes of Starbucks, Elf and Rapha. Emily also shares how brand strategy needs to evolve in a world where customer expectations are fluid and attention is scarce.If you're thinking about retention, CRM or how your brand shows up in a world shaped by automation, this one is for you.This podcast is brought to you by our friends at Omnisend. Your email marketing platform shouldn't send you on side quests just to get help. Omnisend's 24/7 support is always here — real people, real answers, no hold music. So good, it's boring! Try for free today.Checkout Factory here.Sign up to our newsletter here.

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Your Insert Credit panel faces parrying mechanics, Elden Ring Nightreign's AMV theme and sexy bird men, and Hotel Rwanda but with Mario. Plus, a sneak peek at an unreleased Famicom game! Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Video Game History Foundation Bubsy series Bubsy 2 Team 02.jpg Nani Ga Suki Full Sail University 1: What makes a game edgy? (03:49) Nu metal Elden Ring Nightreign Bring Me To Life trailer Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Toonami-style promo The Rehearsal Captain Sully Limp Bizkit Red Hot Chili Peppers System of a Down Korn Powerman 5000 Lit Sonic Adventure series Shadow the Hedgehog Neil Druckmann The Last of Us: Part II Nier series Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 2: How do you feel about critical hit systems in games? (10:21) Ghostwire: Tokyo Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Metaphor Re:Fantazio Why BDS Is Calling for an Xbox Boycott Persona series King of Fighters series 3: Ash Parrish asks, pro- or anti-parrying? (17:14) Parrying Is The Best Thing In Video Games Parrying Is The Worst Thing In Video Games David Perry Earthworm Jim Disney's Aladdin MDK Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Doom series Bayonetta series Baseball Perry White J. Jonah Jameson Cricket Volleyball Tennis Phil Salvador Game Boy Camera Perry Guardian 4: What would JRPGs look like from other European countries? (23:37 ) Farming Simulator European Truck Simulator Rocket League Sifu Greggs Final Fantasy XV Datsun The Witcher series Dragoon Street Fighter II Mafia series 5: Magnanimus asks, what's the best game on the Wikipedia page “List of games notable for negative reception?” (30:41) List of video games notable for negative reception Cyberpunk 2077 Custer's Revenge Night Trap Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Fallout 76 Final Fantasy XIV Batman: Dark Tomorrow Double Dragon series Sonic series Balan Wonderworld Babylon's Fall Robert Louis Stevenson Hotel Mario Hotel Rwanda (2004) Mario is Missing 6: Which video game character do you think the most actual human people have been named after? (36:49) Cloud Strife Aerith Gainsborough Bella Swan John Marston Princess Zelda Zelda Fitzgerald F. Scott Fitzgerald Sephiroth Jenova Chen 7: Create a definitive ranking of the five best Pac-Man games (40:59) Pac-Man 2: the New Adventures Ms. Pac-Man Pac-Man: Championship Edition Super Smash Brothers series Pac-Land Pac 'n Roll Pac-Man World Shadow Labyrinth Secret Level Frogger series Pac-Attack Pac-in-Time Pac-Man VR Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness Pac-Pix 8: If your dog or cat suddenly became a human being, what video games do you think they'd be into? (45:43) EA FIFA / EA Sports FC series Call of Duty series Frosty the Snowman Duck Hunt Point Blank Police Trainer series Small Saga Shadow of the Colossus Pokemon Let's Go Eevee Stray LIGHTNING ROUND: Name Design - JAV Titles (51:47) Credit Report (01:03:40) Recommendations and Outro (01:07:00): Frank: We're Dumping 125 Mystery Prototype ROMs! Exclusive debut of tiles from an unreleased Famicom game, “Nurse Hitler” batch Exclusive debut of tiles from an unreleased Famicom game, “Duneish” batch Picture of Corn Dog Picture of Taffy Brandon: Wind Breaker, thanks for being a left-wing person, not the movie Blackenstein (1973) Ash: The Apothecary Diaries, touch grass, Dropout.tv Picture of Bu Picture of Gus This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. This week's horrible buzzer was sent in by Matt McNeely. Thanks! To submit your own horrible buzzer, send an original recording no longer than two seconds in mp3 or wav format to show@insertcredit.com, and maybe we'll use it on the show! Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Your Insert Credit panel faces parrying mechanics, Elden Ring Nightreign's AMV theme and sexy bird men, and Hotel Rwanda but with Mario. Plus, a sneak peek at an unreleased Famicom game! Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Video Game History Foundation Bubsy series Bubsy 2 Team 02.jpg Nani Ga Suki Full Sail University 1: What makes a game edgy? (03:49) Nu metal Elden Ring Nightreign Bring Me To Life trailer Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Toonami-style promo The Rehearsal Captain Sully Limp Bizkit Red Hot Chili Peppers System of a Down Korn Powerman 5000 Lit Sonic Adventure series Shadow the Hedgehog Neil Druckmann The Last of Us: Part II Nier series Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 2: How do you feel about critical hit systems in games? (10:21) Ghostwire: Tokyo Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Metaphor Re:Fantazio Why BDS Is Calling for an Xbox Boycott Persona series King of Fighters series 3: Ash Parrish asks, pro- or anti-parrying? (17:14) Parrying Is The Best Thing In Video Games Parrying Is The Worst Thing In Video Games David Perry Earthworm Jim Disney's Aladdin MDK Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Doom series Bayonetta series Baseball Perry White J. Jonah Jameson Cricket Volleyball Tennis Phil Salvador Game Boy Camera Perry Guardian 4: What would JRPGs look like from other European countries? (23:37 ) Farming Simulator European Truck Simulator Rocket League Sifu Greggs Final Fantasy XV Datsun The Witcher series Dragoon Street Fighter II Mafia series 5: Magnanimus asks, what's the best game on the Wikipedia page “List of games notable for negative reception?” (30:41) List of video games notable for negative reception Cyberpunk 2077 Custer's Revenge Night Trap Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Fallout 76 Final Fantasy XIV Batman: Dark Tomorrow Double Dragon series Sonic series Balan Wonderworld Babylon's Fall Robert Louis Stevenson Hotel Mario Hotel Rwanda (2004) Mario is Missing 6: Which video game character do you think the most actual human people have been named after? (36:49) Cloud Strife Aerith Gainsborough Bella Swan John Marston Princess Zelda Zelda Fitzgerald F. Scott Fitzgerald Sephiroth Jenova Chen 7: Create a definitive ranking of the five best Pac-Man games (40:59) Pac-Man 2: the New Adventures Ms. Pac-Man Pac-Man: Championship Edition Super Smash Brothers series Pac-Land Pac 'n Roll Pac-Man World Shadow Labyrinth Secret Level Frogger series Pac-Attack Pac-in-Time Pac-Man VR Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness Pac-Pix 8: If your dog or cat suddenly became a human being, what video games do you think they'd be into? (45:43) EA FIFA / EA Sports FC series Call of Duty series Frosty the Snowman Duck Hunt Point Blank Police Trainer series Small Saga Shadow of the Colossus Pokemon Let's Go Eevee Stray LIGHTNING ROUND: Name Design - JAV Titles (51:47) Credit Report (01:03:40) Recommendations and Outro (01:07:00): Frank: We're Dumping 125 Mystery Prototype ROMs! Exclusive debut of tiles from an unreleased Famicom game, “Nurse Hitler” batch Exclusive debut of tiles from an unreleased Famicom game, “Duneish” batch Picture of Corn Dog Picture of Taffy Brandon: Wind Breaker, thanks for being a left-wing person, not the movie Blackenstein (1973) Ash: The Apothecary Diaries, touch grass, Dropout.tv Picture of Bu Picture of Gus This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. This week's horrible buzzer was sent in by Matt McNeely. Thanks! To submit your own horrible buzzer, send an original recording no longer than two seconds in mp3 or wav format to show@insertcredit.com, and maybe we'll use it on the show! Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Join hosts Ike Goss and Stephen Beres on this week's episode of the Underpowered Hour as they are joined by Jenna and Liza! They dive into the 2025 Land Rover Defender updates, recount their adventurous trip to Hyper Fest, and share their newfound love for Power Wheels racing. From recapping Hyper Fest experiences to discussing the Defender's new features, this episode is packed with fun and insights. Don't forget to check out their cars and projects at theberescollection.com and Pangolin4x4!

Do you ever feel a sinking sensation that you're not being "productive” enough? It doesn't just hit at work either, it can tarnish weekends with a weird sense of guilt. Hyper-productivity isn't the answer, that leads to burnout. So, how do we find a happy medium?

We're joined by Scott Anderson (Unity), Alfredo Barraza (Riot Games), and Alex Jaffe (Riot Games) to discuss Hyper Contender, the 36th game in the UFO 50 collection. “The daring, desperate, and indebted fight for money in the pits of Phogon.” Next week: Valbrace Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.   Discussed in this episode:   Towerfall https://store.steampowered.com/app/251470/TowerFall_Ascension/    Rivals of Aether https://store.steampowered.com/app/383980/Rivals_of_Aether/    Rivals of Aether II https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217000/Rivals_of_Aether_II/    Brawlhalla https://store.steampowered.com/app/291550/Brawlhalla/    Multiversus https://store.steampowered.com/app/1818750/MultiVersus/  Samurai GUNN https://store.steampowered.com/app/239090/Samurai_GUNN/    Samurai GUNN 2 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1397790/Samurai_GUNN_2/?curator_clanid=38580399    Nidhogg https://store.steampowered.com/app/94400/Nidhogg/    Nidhogg 2 https://store.steampowered.com/app/535520/Nidhogg_2/    Scott's itch page https://impossible.itch.io/    Shuffle Tactics https://store.steampowered.com/app/2186580/Shuffle_Tactics/    Focused Space https://www.focused.space/    https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow  http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow

Guest ProfileLiz Centoni brings over 25 years of experience at Cisco where she currently leads a team of 20,000+ people dedicated to helping customers maximize the value of their technology investments. She also serves on the boards of Mercedes-Benz and Workday.Episode HighlightsCisco's Unique Position in the AI LandscapeLiz outlines Cisco's three-pillar approach to AI:Investment in back-end AI networks with hyperscalersEnterprise deployment of secure AI use casesMeeting increased capacity requirements for both private and public front-end cloud networksRecent partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate AI adoption and simplify building AI-ready data centersTransforming Customer ExperienceVision for customer experience: personalized, proactive, and predictiveGoal: Make every customer "feel like they are our only customer"Leveraging data across tech stacks to break down silos and deliver proactive experiencesUsing AI to reduce cognitive load and workplace friction for employeesAI Renewals Agent: A Case Study in Predictive AIJointly developed with Mistral AI and announced in February 2025Consolidates data from 50+ signals and sources (both structured and unstructured)Provides real-time sentiment analysis by incorporating customer support dataExpected to reduce time spent on renewal proposals from 40% to less than 5%The Future of Agentic AIMoving from AI as a tool to AI as a teammateCurrent focus on assisting and augmenting tasks, not replacing rolesHuman oversight remains critical for complex customer networksEvolution from reactive to proactive customer careImpact on Jobs and WorkExpectation that everyone needs baseline AI skillsHistorical pattern of rebalancing versus complete replacementFocus on using AI to eliminate busy work and reduce cognitive loadImportance of emotional intelligence and empathy in areas where AI still falls shortClosing ThoughtsLiz's definition of success: "Customers walk up and say, 'You really know me better than I know myself'... and they feel they can't live without three things: Cisco's security, Cisco's networking portfolio, and Cisco services."

In Episode 338 "Were You the One Doing Everything?" we will discuss how I often hear clients say they “did everything” in their relationship. What you may not realize is that doing everything is a trauma response. People who “do everything” also frequently over-commit , struggle to delegate, mistrust others, are perfectionists, and are reluctant to ask for help. Hyper-independence is a way of avoiding needing on others in order to avoid being hurt. It also makes you the perfect target for a narcissist.

In this illuminating episode we speak with Dr. Filippa Juul. An epidemiologist and leading researcher on the impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on human health. Together, we unpack what ultra-processed really means, why it's not just about calories or macros, and how these foods are stealthily contributing to the global rise in obesity, chronic illness, and food addiction. Dr. Filippa Juul is a nutritional epidemiologist and Faculty Fellow at the Department of Public Health Policy and Management at the New York University School of Global Public Health (NYU GPH). She earned her PhD in Epidemiology from NYU GPH in 2020, following a MSc in Public Health Nutrition from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, and a BA in Nutrition and Dietetics from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in Spain. Dr. Juul's research focuses on improving cardiometabolic health outcomes at the population level, with a particular interest in the role of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in diet quality, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. She utilizes large U.S. population studies to examine these associations and is also exploring the biological mechanisms underlying the impact of UPFs on cardiometabolic health.  Dr. Juul explains the NOVA classification system, dives into recent groundbreaking studies, and offers insights into why UPFs are so difficult to resist—and what we can do about it, both individually and at the policy level. Key Takeaways 

In this kickoff episode of Decoded, Phillip Jackson sits down with Pini Yakuel to explore the concept of "positionless marketing" — a radical rethinking of how marketing teams operate in an AI-powered world. Drawing inspiration from the evolution of positionless basketball, Pini argues that marketing, like sports, is evolving toward roles defined by agility and capability, not titles or silos. The conversation weaves through leadership, startup culture, and how Optimove is enabling marketers to work faster, smarter, and more autonomously.Key TakeawaysPositionless marketing is a mindset — It's about autonomy, adaptability, and eliminating bottlenecks, not just rearranging the org chart.Modern teams thrive when roles are fluid — Inspired by positionless basketball, today's marketers succeed through cross-functionality and creative flexibility, not rigid specialization.Gen AI is the new creative exoskeleton — Like an Iron Man suit, AI tools enhance marketers' abilities, enabling faster, smarter, and more creative execution.Speed is the native language of startups — Startups operate positionlessly by necessity, while legacy orgs must dismantle silos and empower self-service to keep up.Positionless isn't chaos—it's craftsmanship — The best managers focus less on blocking and tackling, and more on elevating outcomes by distributing capability and unlocking human potential at scale.Key Quotes[00:12:25] “Let's look at the Renaissance man... the celebration of the wide gamut of human talent — that's what this could be.” – Pini[00:24:53] “It's not that departments will disappear. It's that the type of work they do will start to change.” – Pini[00:26:23] “Almost every person in our exec team started their job at Optimove by writing SQL.” – Pini[00:30:12] “A team should be small enough to be fed by two pizzas — and fully autonomous.” – Pini (on the Bezos principle)[00:34:07] “You're already positionless — that's why you get to focus on what actually matters: the work.” – Pini, on Phillip's agile team setupAssociated Links:Learn more about Optimove's platformsLearn more about Positionless MarketingCheck out Future Commerce on YouTubeCheck out Future Commerce+ for exclusive content and save on merch and printSubscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce worldListen to our other episodes of Future CommerceHave any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners!

If asking for help feels like a risk…If you pride yourself on being “the strong one”…If burnout sneaks up on you even when you're doing everything right,  this episode is for you.Sarah and Abby are talking about the hidden costs of hyper-independence. They unpack how this survival strategy gets wired into your nervous system, why it often stems from trauma or emotional neglect, and how it can quietly erode your capacity for rest, trust, and connection.They explore: → Why over-functioning is often a form of self-protection → How hyper-independence shows up in recovery from CPTSD and eating disorders → What it takes to unlearn “I'm fine” conditioning → The power of nervous system safety and relational healingAs always, this one's not about blame, it's about awareness, self-compassion, and tiny ways to soften. Download the FREE Hyper-Independence Self-Inventory A reflection tool to help you name where over-functioning is showing up, and what it might be protecting.

In this episode, I'm getting real about hyper-independence that “yo puedo sola” mindset so many of us carry. I talk about where it comes from, how it's shown up in my life, and what I'm doing to unlearn it. If you've ever felt like you had to be strong all the time, this one's for you. You don't have to do it all, amiga.GET YOUR MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.unbreakablelatina.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AMAZON STOREFRONT | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-e46be756⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIKTOK | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@unbreakablelatina ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/unbreakablelatina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@unbreakablelatina⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is episode 224 — the sound in the background is the weather - the other sound is the creaking of wagons as another great trek begins. We're going to trace the arc of Southern Africa's climate, beginning in the early 19th century, before turning to the decade under review — the 1860s — and following the path of the Griqua Great Trek into Nomansland. First let's get our heads around the cycles of drought and flood in southern Africa. The pernicious climate. As Professor Mike Meadows of UCT's Environmental Sciences Department observed back in 2002, South Africa's climate has long danced to an unpredictable rhythm — one marked by dramatic shifts in both rainfall and its timing. Precipitation follows a kind of cycle, yes, but one that keeps its own secrets. Some years bring bounty, others drought, and the line between the two is often sharp and sudden. The climate, in short, plays favourites with no one — and when it comes to rain, it can be maddeningly capricious. So while the calendar may promise a rainy season, it rarely tells us how generous the skies will be. The patterns are there — but the quantities? That's anyone's guess. South Africa, after all, is a land of dryness. Over 90 percent of its surface falls under what scientists call “affected drylands” — a polite term for places where water is scarce and the margins are thin. The rest? Even drier. Hyper-arid zones, where the land holds its breath and waits. And by the mid-19th century, much of this land was beginning to fray under the strain — overgrazed, overworked, slowly giving way to the long creep of degradation. South Africa's landscape is anything but simple. It's rugged, sculpted by time, with steep slopes and a dramatic stretch from the tropics to the temperate zone. But the story of our climate doesn't end on land. It's shaped by a swirling conversation between oceans and continents — a conversation held over centuries by systems with lyrical names: the Mozambique Channel Trough, the Mascarene High, the Southern Annular Mode, and the twin dipoles of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Then there's the heavyweight — the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, or ENSO — which has long held sway over our rainfall and drought cycles. The dry was one of the motivations for another Great Trek about to take place. The Griqua's who'd been living in the transOrangia since the late 1700s began to question their position in the world. With the Boers now controlling the Free State, and Moshoeshoe powerful in Lesotho, it was time to assess their options. In 1861, the Griqua joined the list of mass migrations of the 19th Century. There had been the effect of the Mfecane, then the Voortrekkers, and now, the Griqua. Two thousand people left Philippolis to establish themselves in Nomansland, far to the east, past Moshoeshoe's land over the Drakensberg. The reason why historians like Cambridge's Robert Ross call it spectacular was the road that the Griqua cut for themselves across the high ridges of the mountains, a remarkable feat of engineering for the time.

Do you struggle with setting boundaries because it feels selfish or wrong to put your preferences or needs first?  Do you inadvertently trample on other people's boundaries? (Hyper-helping, auto-advice giving, etc.) Or are you a newly identified high-functioning codependent (HFC) wondering why it's especially tough to set boundaries? Then you're in the right place. In this episode, I am breaking down why it's challenging to set, stick to, and respect other people's boundaries, particularly as HFCs. This is part one, and in part two (coming next week), we'll cover boundary scripts and the different types of boundaries you might want to consider setting. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/716