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Quaranteam - Dave In Dallas: Part 7 What the hell was that? Based on a post by RonanJWilkerson, in 12 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. The ladies all mingled quietly as they awaited the appearance of the teens. Lupie of course, made extras of the appetizers, plus a few extra finger foods, so the rest of the family wasn't held up for a meal, but Lupie and Mel didn't have to make 'prom dinner' for everyone. At last, they heard footsteps descending the stairs. When the sounds reached the point the stairs peeked beyond the partial wall in the back of the living room, the first thing they spotted was shimmering metallic medium blue cloth that nearly reached the step the foot rested on. Becca's nerd-pale feet and ankles clad in low-heeled strappy sandals was enough to identify her, if they hadn't already known the order the girls were arriving. A bit more intriguing was the amount of her right leg, on the opposite side of her body from the adults, was visible. As she descended, more leg was in view. Each step down exposed more leggy flesh. By the time Rebecca's torso could be seen, it was obvious the skirt of her dress had been slit all the way to her hip. She turned at the last landing before the final three steps. Her short height meant she was fully visible to all as she paused. The dress was very flattering. Spaghetti straps over her shoulders held up the top, and a plunging neckline left no opportunity for a bra. Yet, some miracle of undergarment managed to give her small tits just a hint of cleavage; enough to enhance the femininity of her look on this special night. Small diamond stud earrings completed her ensemble. Becca had been letting her hair grow longer, after learning Dave leaned toward long hair. Her naturally blonde hair reached a few inches past her shoulders when straight. It was a bit shorter than that at the moment as bands of joined hair strands fell in loose curls from her head. As Dave suspected on Becca's descent, the skirt gathered just above Becca's right hip, leaving her entire right leg exposed. "I think someone got the memo that Dave is a leg man." Liv muttered. There was light laughter following the comment, but Dave only had eyes and ears for his date. The first of his dates to arrive. He walked steadily, and slightly spellbound, to meet Becca at the base of the stairs and gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek. Becca was beaming before and after the kiss, though the slight apprehension seemed to disappear during. Dave led her over to the others, clustered around the small bar area Janice had setup. Lupie slipped away to the kitchen after giving Becca a hug and beaming like a proud mother. Well, older sister. Mel handed them each a 'mocktail' before Dave conducted Becca to her seat on one side of his, at the head of the table. He gave her another kiss once she was seated. Then he caught Mel putting away her phone as she cleared her throat. With a quick pat on Becca's hand, Dave slipped away to observe Reena's entrance. Kareena's feet first appeared, clad in white, open-toed wedge heels bearing a black line design on the upper. As she descended, a flowing, forest green skirt came into view, bearing a design done in gold thread. Her midriff was exposed. Her top was made in matching green to her skirt, also bearing tracery in gold thread along its bottom edge and the hem of the quarter sleeves. A green drape, again with designs in gold thread, lay across her shoulders. Medium-sized gold hoop earrings hung from her ears, but her head piece nailed the appearance she was after. One golden chain, bearing alternating clear and red crystals ran down her middle part, with two unadorned gold chains lying to each side. A pendant the size of a silver dollar, made of pearls and red gems fixed in gold dangled from the central chain, resting on her forehead, centered between her eyes and between her hairline and brow line. Her face was supremely confident and demure in equal measure. Dave met her at the base of the stairs, taking her hand gently and kissing her cheek. Then he led her to the cluster of ladies observing the festivities. "That dress is lovely, Reena, dear." Vanessa said. "It's traditional is it not?" "It is. The entire outfit and the skirt are called a lehenga, while the top is a choli, and the drape is a dupatta." The ladies cooed over the garment a bit before Dave escorted Reena to her seat on the other side of the head. After a quick conversation with each lady, he made two small plates with a few appetizers each and placed them in front of his dates. He made a quick plate of his own and took his place at the head, Becca on his right and Reena on his left. Reena's dark hair gathered in a thick braid down her back contrasted with Becca's blonde curls cascading onto her shoulders. Both girls were bubbling over with excitement. The others took turns circulating past and joining the trio's conversation while holding a small paper plate with an appetizer or two, emulating a real prom. When Lupie called Mel in to help plate up the dinner, the rest of the family filed out, after delivering a few hugs. The two cooks brought in the warm plates, each bearing a small steak, mashed potatoes, and a vegetable medley. Lupie gave Becca a quick hug from behind, whispering something in her ear. Whatever it was, it made Becca smile and blush. Mel did the same for Reena, though without the blushing aspect. Dave ate one-handed, though not the same hand the whole time. The girls switched off holding his hand. They generously gave him time to slice up his steak into strips every few minutes. The talk was light, catching up on unshared activities of the past week, mulling desired amenities to be discussed with Vanessa and the rest of the family, 80's and 90's songs the girls had picked up from MTV's renewed format, and so on. Of course, Dave took a few opportunities to complement each of his dates on their hairstyle, the outfits they'd picked out and how it accented some feature or other. The girls were glowing. Keeping his compliments specific was apparently the way to go. Eventually, the three arose, having finished eating several minutes prior. Dave escorted them both, simultaneously, one on each arm, to a couch against one wall of the living room. Initially, they continued their conversation. Janice and Olivia slipped in to clean up the dishes. Mel started up the next playlist, labeled 'Mood Setting'. The songs were chosen to get the celebrants relaxed and enjoying each other's company. The last few songs ramped up the beat. Recognizing a song she'd chosen, Reena leapt to her feet, turned to grab Dave's hand, and drug him out on the 'dance floor'. For the next three songs she danced and hopped, her hands spending most of their time above her shoulders, unless they were draped over Dave's shoulders while she rocked her hips and stared into his eyes. Her braid flipped about as she cavorted. The next song was a slow one. Reena let out a sigh, hugging Dave, her head against his chest. "This is Becca's song. Can you walk me back, and ask her on to the floor? She's getting more confident being here, but you'll need to ask her to dance." Dave kissed her full on the lips, more than a quick peck, but less than a steamy passionate lip-lock. Then he walked her back to the couch where her best friend, his young blonde lover waited. Becca's eyes shone with anticipation as she watched her friend and her man approach, walking casually, loosely, with Reena occasionally leaning in to bounce her shoulder off Dave's arm. He pulled her in for one more kiss, before releasing her to take her seat. Then he took Becca's hand, asking her, "May I have this dance?" Becca giggled. "Of course!" She leapt to her feet, squealing happily when Dave pulled her in for a kiss before leading her out to the open space. Becca's chosen songs were slower, which allowed her to cling to Dave, and gave Dave the kind of dance he was fully prepared for; shuffling his feet and swaying. His lack of skill at rug cutting didn't faze his lovely blonde nerd girl in the least. Holding him close and shuffling fit her needs just fine. He could feel her contentment in the way she held him. In this moment, her world was peaceful and perfect. Becca looked up to stare into Dave's eyes. "Thank you, David. For so much. Everything you've done." Her eyes watered. "I never would have gotten through those first weeks without your help." She swallowed. "Then again through the long months, the three of us together, in two houses. And after; " her voice became too thick to talk. Dave kissed her. She calmed as he held her. "You gave me a new life David. You gave me love. I would never have gone to prom before, but with you, I want all of this." A few songs later, an energetic tune began. Becca looked up to Dave. "Her turn." She gave him a kiss just as Reena tapped Dave on the shoulder. "May I have this dance?" "Certainly." Dave stepped back from Becca and offered her hand he held to Reena. Both teens laughed heartily at the joke. Then Reena stepped in and started dancing with Becca. The young blonde looked a bit surprised, but game to play along on this happy night. The girls danced half the song together, before turning to Dave, who had stepped a short distance away, and pulled him in. The three person dance worked for the remainder of the song but just barely. As that song ended, Dave walked Becca back to the couch before returning to his dark haired lover on the dance floor. Her moves over the next several songs got more daring. A few moves in which her ass was rubbing on his thigh; including the one time she twerked; Dave noticed an odd firmness between Reena's cheeks. For her last song, she'd picked a slow dance. She confirmed to him that this was her last song, not Becca's first. Reena clung to him tightly, partly from exertion, partly for the feel of him against her. "David, I need to be honest with you," Reena said sometime after her breathing steadied. "This dress, the lehenga, it's a special dress. It's not for every party, just special ones, like prom; or a wedding." Dave looked into her eyes as she continued. "Most Indian brides wear red, but my family is from Decca. We wear green for our wedding lehenga. This is the one my mother had made for me. I made sure to bring it when I came here. I'm; I'm not saying you have to marry me, but; this is my declaration. This is where I want to be, for the rest of my life, David. Here, in your arms, sharing life with you." Dave's head spun with the revelation. I mean, damn, this young woman had just pledged herself to him for a lifetime. Granted, the serum made that a reality already, but; damn. "Reena, I; I don't know what to say. I know we've only known each other for a few weeks, but you are deeply embedded in my heart already. I; worry about you and Becca, and Mel and Olivia; bound to me for the rest of your lives; or at least the rest of mine, and then what happens to you? I am glad you are in my life. You bring your own special light to this house, this family. I can't say that I'm in love with you, but I am taken with you; you , not just your body; and I feel that I am moving towards love." Kareena's eyes watered softly as he spoke. When Dave finished, she moved in, offering her lips to him. Dave kissed her slowly and passionately. It took a moment for them to realize the music had stopped. Mel had paused the playlist because Reena's last song had finished, but the two lovers were not yet done. Dave walked Reena back to the couch one last time, and brought Becca out to dance again. Hers were slow dances, but the pace seemed to pick up as they progressed through the set. The last song was of the high energy type that Reena leaned towards. Becca writhed all over him like a stripper on a pole. She was blushing and biting her lip the entire time. She was also smiling; a smile that grew wider when she brushed her ass across Dave's crotch and felt his fully engorged cock straining to get out. She got bolder with that affirmation. Fortunately, the song ended before she escalated to dry humping. "You are wild, and crazy, and wonderful, Rebecca Sampson." Dave kissed her full on the lips, long and slow. There was a definite hunger in her eyes when they broke the kiss. With Becca on one arm, Dave approached Reena. He offered her his other hand and she rose. A beautiful lady on either side, Dave waved to the rest of the family and went upstairs. A few catcalls followed them. Liv even called out "Don't do anything I wouldn't do!" Reena snapped back, laughing "Short list!" All the women laughed at that, with Liv clapping as she joined in. Dave and his young lovers ascended the stairs, turning down the hallway to the 'hotel room'. He opened the door, standing back to let the ladies enter first. He was relieved at what he saw. Or rather, what he didn't see. He'd been a bit worried that Liv would do up the room like a cheesy bachelorette party, with sex themed decorations, and um 'accoutrements'. No such thing was in sight. A foot and a half (half a meter) to the left as he entered was the foot of a full size bed, with its upper left corner nestled in the corner of the room. A small rectangular table just slightly taller than the bed sat against the same wall as the head of the bed, with a second full size bed beyond that, fitting neatly into the corner of the room diagonal from the door. The room was clean and spare, and slightly cozy. Just like a hotel room. Both girls turned to him, hungry and excited. Becca pressed herself against Dave as she pulled his head down for a long, slow kiss that promised a lot more to come. Her hands wandered over his chest, back, and butt, encouraging him to do the same. Dave started with his hands on her shoulders, rubbing down her arms and back up. Then he progressed to her shoulder blades, and her back, tracing his fingertips lightly up and down her spine. Settling his hands at her waist, he slowly brought them around to her front, his thumbs making circles as they lead the way onto her tummy. Becca was neither athletic, nor out of shape. Her tummy was soft and yielding. It was also sensitive, as were her sides. With a twinkle in his eye, Dave let a few strokes land just the way he knew would stimulate her tickle reflex. Becca leapt backwards, letting out a shriek and a giggle. "Must be my turn now." Reena purred. Dave was already erect with the inducements he'd received thus far. The young woman's sultry tones made his cock ache. She pulled herself to him, planting her soft lips on his, darting her tongue briefly into his mouth as an invitation before holding her own lips lightly parted for him. Her full tits pressed firmly into Dave' lower chest as she undulated her hips against him. Then she broke the kiss, sighing. "Hmm, I'd love to keep going, but I did agree to the plan." "Plan?" "Umm-hmm. I got to dance first, she gets to get naked first." Dave turned back to Becca, who was advancing on him again. She rose up to kiss him hungrily, while sliding her hands under his dark brown suitcoat and shoving it off his arms. Not hearing it fall to the ground, or feel it against his legs, Dave surmised Reena had caught it and was putting it somewhere out of the way. Taking his cue, Dave slipped his hands around behind Becca's back, seeking out the zipper on the back of her dress. He found the line of it, and located the pull just as Becca finished unfastening the black buttons of his satiny purple shirt and began pulling the tails out of his pants. He pulled her tight, slowing her actions, as he lowered her zipper unhurriedly. The flash of color on her face told Dave she knew he was stretching this out on purpose. Her look only got more determined as she pulled his shirt down his arms. Dave helped her cause, lowering his arms and folding his thumbs in so the cuffs fell free. He'd already gotten the zipper to its base anyway. Becca stared at him, bit her lip, and shrugged the straps of her shoulders. The dress fell smoothly and quickly to the floor. On her chest, at the sides of her tits, leaving her medium brown areolas and firm nipples exposed, were two foam pads, that adhered to her curves and pushed her modest tits together, forming the bit of cleavage Dave had been admiring all night. "Well ain't technology wonderful?" Dave drawled. Becca giggled. "Wanna take them off?" she said before nibbling her lower lip. "Slowly, please." Dave stepped close, picked her up, and kissed her as he placed her across the bed, on her back. He kissed his way to her jaw as the fingers of his right hand found the top corner of the foam. As he nibbled on the corner of her jaw, he pulled gently, persistently on the pad. It came free with only two flinches on Becca's face. Each one faded as Dave moved the assault of his lips to sensitive parts of Becca's neck. He kept up the distraction of his lips as he removed the foam piece on the left. That one came of easier. Dave moved down to kiss her tits. His kisses and licks brought only moans, so the pad removal seemed to have no ill effects. Dave continued down Becca's body, kissing and suckling as he made his way to her panties. There; wasn't much there. Smaller than a G-string, and the string forming the waist of the panties sat high, obviously, to stay out of view of the slit. The tiny piece of cloth running between her legs just barely managed to cover her privates. If Becca'd left any hair on her pubis, none of it would be under the cloth. Her clit must have been ducking all night just to stay covered. Dave looked up her body to see Becca bushing furiously; and grinning wildly. With his eyes locked on hers, he brought his lips to her gusset and kissed firmly. He felt light moisture as he made contact. Her back arched as he tongued her through the cloth. The panties became sopping wet in short order. Dave slipped his fingers into the string and pulled them down her legs. Becca now lay on the bed crosswise, her hips hanging just off the edge, her toes touching the floor. She lifted her head, and with a lift of her eyebrow and jerk of her head urged Dave to switch his notice to her friend. He kissed the inside of her knee before moving on. Dave took a beaming Reena in his arms. The two lovers fell into a passionate kiss. Dave allowed his hands to roam for a little while, then brought them to her back. He found the ends of the string and pulled slowly on them, untying the knot securing her top. With the tension released from the string in the back, her weighty tits lowered slightly. Reena looked up at Dave adoringly as he lifted her top and freed her tits. She raised her arms as he continued the motion upward. A moment later, she was bare from her navel up. She wrapped her arms behind his neck and kissed him, pressing her lush chest against his firm torso. Dave held her steady as she kicked off her shoes, then did the same himself. When her hands reached for his belt buckle, his sought out the zipper he expected to find at the back of her skirt. It wasn't there. Reena giggled and wiggled her hips. Picking up her cue, Dave sent one hand to each hip, finding a zipper on her right one. The placement made sense as it aided in the taper of the skirt fitting snuggly to her lower torso. He felt his zipper lower and his pants dropped. Her skirt followed shortly thereafter. Her hands went straight to his boxers, pulling them off his hips and shoving them downward. He slipped a finger into each side string of her panties and slowly lowered them. He paused as his arms reached their lowest extent, her panties dangling from his fingers. Reena stood essentially nude before him, though they were too close for him to fully appreciate the sight. Two weeks since her arrival, he had seen it all, but he hoped it never got old, with any of them. Them. Dear God, he had multiple women willing sleeping with him, in full knowledge of the others. And these two. Two teen girls, in some ways so very different, but both just starting down the path of life. And both emphatically dedicated to him. Dave felt the weight of his responsibility to them as thoroughly as he felt elation at their enthusiastic company. And tonight was for celebration, and enthusiasm. He dropped Reena's panties and knelt in front of her. As he leaned in, drawing a breath to fill his nose with her scent, she tapped him on the head. When he looked up, she pointed to Becca, lying on the bed. Right. The plan. He stood and led Reena to the bed, guiding her to lay down beside her friend. Like Becca, Reena lay crosswise, her hips just past the edge of the bed, her feet brushing the floor. Dave knelt before Becca. He placed her legs over his shoulder, grinning at her sharp intake of breath. He kissed her inner thighs, alternating legs and slowly advancing towards her already soaked and flowered open; pussy. Dave took her lower lips in his, suckling on her sex, drawing her juices into his mouth and reveling in her excited squirming. The low, drawn out groan issuing from her throat played soundtrack as he gave her his devotion. When her pleasure plateaued, he switched his attention, driving his tongue into her passage, lapping at her fluids and massaging her walls. His hands held her hips firmly as she bucked, her back bowing, her hands grasping the comforter. Then he moved up, taking her nub between his lips, flicking the end with his tongue and suckling firmly. Becca exploded in ecstasy. Dave noticed signs of arousal from Reena throughout the oral session. Reasonable, given the visual display and the certainty she would soon receive the same attention. He was not prepared for the raven haired Indian teen to curl into a ball and wail her pleasure in unison with the nerdy blonde he was lashing with his tongue. He came up grinning wildly. "Wow, two orgasms with one tongue, that's new." Reena looked at him, startled, confused, a wild look of hunger and pleasure in her eyes. Dave knew how to deal with that. He gently lay Becca's legs onto the bed, leaving her curled in a loose fetal position. Then he slipped over in front of Reena. Settling between her legs, the small black protruding knob peeking out between her butt cheeks confirmed what he'd felt while dancing. As he kissed the inside of her knee, she moaned. "No, no David, no more foreplay. Please get inside me." Dave looked up to see her earnest face and rapacious eyes. He stood, still holding her legs. He held her legs lightly parted, ankles resting on his shoulders. As her approving eyes watched, he stepped in closer, then leaned forward. Dave lined his organ up with Reena's excited sex and pressed forward steadily, his length and girth filling her at a measured pace. "Ho, God, David, Yes! Yes, baby, fuck me, fuck me so good!" Dave stroked in and out of her, slowly at first, then building to the faster, demanding pace he'd come to understand she enjoyed. As his energy built, he moved his hands to the back of her knees. He pushed them forward, pinning them to the bed just below her armpits. The sensation of additional pressure from the plug in her ass was odd, but her pleasure rose rapidly as he nailed her to the mattress, just like she liked it. She sang her approval in howling cries that accompanied the riotous actions of her passage a few minutes later. Becca crested with her. That; Dave could not explain. Granted, his specialty was in the physical sciences, not biological, but this little conundrum was way outside anything he understood about biology. Then again, so was the serum. Could they be linked? After a few minutes of panting recovery, Reena placed a hand on Dave's chest. "David, I know you've noticed; what I've prepared. It's time now. I did some research. I've had two orgasms now, you still haven't climaxed yet. It's perfect timing." "Reena ;” Dave started, hesitantly. Tearfully, she said, "Please David, this is something I want to do. I'm a little surprised at myself, but I want this. I want to feel you back there. I want to give you what I would otherwise be afraid of someone insisting on. I want to be fully and unreservedly yours." "I have no experience with anal. I've looked it up a few times in the past month or so. It's something I'd like to try, eventually. I figured at some point in the future, I'd bring it up with one of you. But it's a new thing for me." Reena's face suddenly glowed. "The future is now, David. We can explore it together." She planted a big kiss on him as she undulated her body against him. Dave slipped one hand down to grope her firm ass, kneading the yielding flesh possessively. Reena's breathing picked up again. "There's a bottle of special lube for anal in the drawer of the nightstand. I asked Janice to put some there, after swearing her to secrecy. She helped me learn what I needed to know for this. Seems librarians know how to find any information you could want." "Especially the naughty ones," Dave quipped. Reena giggled in response. Dave checked the drawer of the table, finding a small lube bottle with labeling declaring it was made thicker than normal to facilitate anal sex. Dave slathered a bit on his cock as he moved back to Reena. With smooth, patient pressure, Dave pulled the plug out of her ass. He applied a bit more lube to the slowly shrinking ring of her gaping anus before setting the capped bottle aside. Dave pressed the head of his cock against her open hole pressing forward. He gradually increased the applied pressure until his head slipped inside. The resulting thrust buried another inch of his cock up her backside before he met resistance. "Huh." Reena voice was guttural. Dave waited for her to adapt. To call for him to back off or continue. "Nice and steady Dave." Dave moved as she asked, adding maybe two inches up her ass every minute as he made small thrusts that were slightly more ins than outs. "Oh, David. It's weird and good. It's a little scary and a little bit of hurt. Please keep going. Steady, just like you're doing." "Should I get more lube?" "No, no, not more lube. Just; slow and steady. It's so different, but I want it. Keep going." Dave continued working himself into her rear entrance until his pelvis compressed her ass cheeks. He held himself there, making small motions, tiny thrusts, small circles, anything he could think of. Reena breathed steadily, giving him short encouragements. Becca turned over to watch. Taking his cues from Reena's reactions, Dave pulled back out slowly, but continuously. When only his head remained within her, he moved forward again. Slow and steady, Dave sawed his cock in and out of Kareena's lovely, tight teen ass. After a few minutes, She called for more lube. Dave added it to both her ring and his cock while he was mostly out of her. A few measured thrusts distributed the lube everywhere it needed to be. "Oh my God. Oh wow, that; that feels good. Fuck, David, I just wanted to give you something special. This, this feels good. Uh. Pick up the pace, lover." Dave began a moderately paced drilling of Reena's forbidden hole. Not enough to make her grunt, but each impact of his hips on her cheeks elicited an exhale from the girl. Initially overwhelmed with concern for her, Dave was getting into it now. His cock was in her ass. It was so tight, so warm, so taboo. Holy shit, this girl was giving him her ass! Unbidden, he picked up his pace. The guttural groan from his lover signaled her approval. Dave slipped one hand from her hip, around her waist, seeking out her sensitive nub. The moment he made contact, a shudder washed through Reena's body, not quite an orgasm, but her accompanying moan was gratifying. Two more small shudders later, and her whole body spasmed, her arms collapsing and her ass clamping down on Dave's half-inserted cock so hard it arrested him mid thrust. Dave held still, waiting for her to ride it out. He rested both hands on her butt, just waiting. And watching. Not just Reena. Becca had again curled herself tighter, shaking and moaning. Reena's fluids dripped from his sack, having squirted on her climax. Becca's wide eyes and the wet spot behind her curled hips indicated she had as well. This was; weird. Maybe he should talk to someone about this? Who though? How would that call go? "Yeah, Vaccine Expert Guy? Look, I'm having sex with one girl and get her to climax, but her friend beside her, that neither of us is touching, also gets one. Any clues how that happened? What's that? You're sending someone to pick me up? Okay, just make sure they bring that lovely white jacket with all the pretty little straps and buckles." In his musing, Dave completely missed Reena's recovery. He snapped back to reality when she grabbed his hand. He caught her eyes, alive with joy, pleasure, and excitement. "Hey stud, let's finish this." "You just came with a cock in your ass. I think we hit peak ass-fucking, girl." Reena and Becca laughed. "No, we haven't, I'm taking a load of your cum right up my back door. Fuck me David, fuck me hard. I am so completely yours." The emotions rippling across her face freed Dave of his renewing worries for her. Dave took hold of Reena's hips, pulling her close as he drove himself to the hilt inside her warm, tight anus. She groaned her approval. He started slow. "Harder, David. Faster. Fuck me like an animal." David picked up the pace, energized by her words and Becca's heavy breathing. The little blonde's nipples were erect, the areolas bumpy with arousal. Taking Reena at her word, Dave got an idea. He reached his right hand up her body, grasping her braid between its center and the base of her skull. Using it like a rein, he pulled her up and into him as he accelerated his thrusting, hammering her ass with savage thrusts. "Hah, Yes," was the last intelligible speech she let out before devolving into grunts, forced exhales, and subvocals of pleasure and arousal. Becca watched, wide-eyed and rubbing herself. Dave felt his peak arriving with the subtlety of a freight train doing 60. He shoved himself deep inside, compressing her ass cheeks just as he erupted. He howled in primal triumph. He was too distracted by his own climax to see Becca shuddering through one as well. Reena he could feel clamping down on his cock again as he fired rope after rope of hot cream deep in her asshole. Reena went limp after her orgasm subsided. Dave lowered her gently to the bed before collapsing to her side. "That was intense." Becca said softly from the other side of Reena. Without the energy to lift his head, Dave looked in the direction of Becca's voice, seeing only Reena's back as he replied. "Yup." Dryly, Becca added "You're gonna have to wash that before touching me with it." Dave and Reena busted out laughing. They all lay there, panting and recovering until Dave levered himself up, heading for the door. "Where are you going?" Reena asked. "Wash my cock. Becca hasn't gotten any yet." "There's wipes in the drawer where the lube was." Dave looked askance. "Is that enough though?" Both girls nodded. After cleaning Reena and himself with the wipes, Dave slumped to the bed between his lovers. The girls had moved to lie 'properly' on the bed. Now all three lay awake, cuddled together, basking in each other's proximity. Presently, Becca rolled closer to Dave, kissing him softly with a hand on his chest. When he only responded with his lips, she took his hand and placed it on her tit. He grinned into the kiss as he fondled her softness. Shortly thereafter, his other hand began stroking her side. He also felt soft kisses on his neck from behind. Signaling Reena to scoot over a bit, Becca rolled Dave onto his back and slipped herself on top of him. Grinning broadly, she rocked her body on top of his as she hovered above him, her small tits dragging along his chest. At the top of each stroke she planted a quick kiss on his lips. The desired effect; his erection; was not long in coming. Becca felt it bump against her backside on her down strokes. She raised herself up, reaching back to grasp his organ and lining him up. Becca sighed contentedly as she impale her sopping wet and very relaxed sex on Dave's stiff meat pole. Then she started riding him. Slowly, eyes fixed on his, shining. This one wasn't a wild fuck. This was making love. Slow, luxurious, wondrous. Reena's kisses moved down Dave's shoulder to his bicep, then across to his pecs. Becca reached a hand to ruffle Reena's hair playfully. Reena moved her kissing target slowly down Dave's side. Then she reached Becca's thigh. Dave watched with anticipation as Becca stiffened slightly when Reena kissed the top of her thigh. The kisses crept up Becca's leg, some on top, some on the inside, as the young blonde's breathing grew rapid. As Reena reached Becca's torso, the nerdy girl leaned back, accommodating the attention she was receiving. She let out a soft moan, telling Dave Reena had reached Becca's navel. She loved getting kissed and tongued on her belly button. Then the Indian teen's head changed angles. Becca's eye flew wide in recognition. She also leaned back further as she kept rocking on Dave's cock. "Oh David, Oh David! She's, she's oh she's going to; Oh! She's On My Clit!" moments later, Becca's inner muscles ran riot on Dave's cock. Reena reached an arm up to keep her blonde friend from toppling backwards. Reena pulled her head out of the way and Becca collapsed on Dave. The dusky skinned girl curled in tight beside Dave and the three passed out. Chapter 9; The Full Dave. October 24, 2020. Dave and his prom dates slept in Saturday morning. As light crawled across their bodies from between the window curtains, the ray of warmth eventually caught Dave's attention, dragging him from Hypnos' arms and back to the waking world. Becca and Reena were both curled tightly against him, one under each arm, their heads resting on his shoulders. All three were nude. Dave felt Becca's modest rises on one side and the lushness of Reena's full tits on the other. In superficial ways, these girls had a lot of differences. Yet both had made a mature decision when faced with little time and an alarming change in the way of the world. Dave really needed to get over his anxieties and honor the commitment the young women had made. That they had reiterated last night. The whole family had pulled together to make last night as special as possible. It was; amazing. As a socially awkward nerd through high school and college, Dave never really expected to attend a dance. And even though he was the only guy present, and it was in; their living room, the whole evening was, well, magical. The attestations of his two youngest partners certainly made the evening special. And then there was the after. What the hell was that? Though, without the weird orgasm wave that happened to his lovers, the sex last night was a-mazing. Anal with Reena. And then Reena went down on Becca; while Becca was riding him! Dave was beginning to think he should be writing some of this down. "Dear Playboy, you'll never believe what happened last night ;” Becca stirred next to him. Not for long. Having been awake for a few minutes now, certain morning needs were making themselves known. Becca snuggling tighter against him signaled he was not going to easily extricate himself anytime soon. He had the choice of easy, and later, or now, but not easy. His bladder was making a decisive argument for now. It took some careful wiggling, but Dave managed to slip out, though both girls were on the verge of waking from his disturbances. Becca was half awake already. Dave found a pair of shorts in his bag, staged there by Jan and Liv, maintaining the appearance the three had checked into a hotel room. He pulled on the shorts and t-shirt and made his way to the bathroom quietly. He was just stepping inside when he heard a voice behind him. "Hey, magic man." Dave turned to see Olivia and Melanie standing in the hallway. Olivia smirking, Mel looking; uncertain. "There's a song about that. One of your mother's favorites, actually. A bit before our time really, but she loved to sing it while staring straight at your dad." "Gross. And don't try to change the subject." "Which is?" "How did you manage to induce orgasms in a woman that wasn't even in the same room with you." Dave stared at her blankly, then blinked. "Uh, once more with clarity?" Mel blushed, fidgeting. "I, uh; I was downstairs in the gym last night. After the dance was over. I was working off; excess energy. All of a sudden, I'm losing my grip on the rowing handle, and my legs feel like water. Now, I like a good workout, but I've never cum from one." Dave just stared for several heartbeats. "You felt that?!" He drew a breath. "Shit, it was weird enough watching both of them climax when I was only touching one." He stepped backwards, swinging the door shut. "I'm willing to finish this conversation, after I attend to business." When he came back out, Mel and Livy were no longer in the hallway. He slipped back into the room to find Becca waiting, mostly awake, and Reena stirring. Dave gave each young lady soft kisses to ease their introduction to the day. Smiles and stretches greeted his efforts. Reena wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him in for a longer kiss. Then she relaxed her grip, opening the distance between them to gaze into his eyes. "I love you, David." Dave was shocked. Becca, similarly shocked, recovered faster. "Oh shit," she said. "You beat me to it." Dave looked at his young blonde lover. "It's not a competition, Rebecca. You are dear to me, and I know you feel the same." He turned his attention back to the young lady currently pressing her sizable tits against his stomach. He stared into her liquid brown eyes, shining with emotion and certainty. "Kareena; I've rushed into saying those words before. I; " "I'm not asking you to say those words back to me, David. I can see it in your eyes, and feel it in your arms around me. That's what I need. You give me what I need, and that's why I feel safe saying those words." No words came to Dave that were equal to the moment, so he held her close, resting his cheek on top of her head as she nuzzled into his chest. Until her stomach growled; and then his replied in kind. The teens dressed, Dave watching and appreciating the show. Reena noticed first and threw a little extra something in her movements. Becca caught on quickly, wiggling her ass as she pulled a pair of green cotton shorts over her pale blue thong. Dressed, they left the room and headed downstairs to meet the rest of the family gathering around the dining room table, laying out breakfast. This being a Saturday, everyone was home. Reena and Becca split up, each working their way around the room, giving each woman a tight, meaningful hug that lasted more than just a quick grasp. There were a few quiet statements of "You're welcome, dear." Jan, beaming brought a plate from the stove over to Dave. "Over medium, just like you like them." There was a slight nervousness in her smile. "Thank you, Jan." Dave received the plate with a grateful smile and motioned her closer. He gave her a firm, lingering kiss. Jan blushed, then turned to get her own plate. Dave piled a big helping of hashbrowns on his plate beside the eggs before adding bacon. He dug in with gusto, listening to the light-hearted conversations passing amongst his partners. Smiles and happy tones wafted about the table. As the meal wound down, Dave spoke up. "Esme, please take Roscoe out back and play with him for a while. He needs a bit of exercise." "Are you calling my dog fat?" Liv asked mockingly. "He's going to get antsy cooped up in the house all day and as social as he is, he ought to have company." "It's fine, Aunt Livy," Esme said. "I like playing with Roscoe. He's fun." "Thank you, Esme," Dave said. As she passed by his chair, he pulled her close and kissed her forehead. After Esme headed upstairs to find the large canine and his leash, Dave addressed the rest of the family. "Let's all gather in the living room, please." "Okay," Lupie said cautiously, "can we get the kitchen and dining room cleaned up first or is it urgent?" "Depends," Dave rejoined cheekily, "on if I get to participate in the cleanup." Lupie narrowed her eyes and stared at him. Dave relented first. "Okay, okay, no point in letting food harden on the dishes, it's not that urgent." Dave chuckled as he acquiesced. Jan and Lupie, having made breakfast, were exempted from cleaning and joined Dave in the living room immediately. Shawna and Nessa waved the younger four off and took care of the morning cleanup. Six women made their way to seats in the living room, along with Dave. They shared perfunctory conversations about their plans for the day. Aside from the Belsus Grand Prix, of course. That was due to start shortly after lunch. "Okay, Dave, what's up?" Shawna asked as she and Nessa joined the others. Suddenly, Dave looked uncomfortable again. "Well, first, I just want to convey my gratitude to each of you for last night. Ya'll did an amazing job. I enjoyed the evening, and I'm sure Becca and Reena did as well." "Hmm," Shawna began with a wicked grin, "I'm sure the young ladies' enjoyment had more to do with events we were not a party to." The others snickering elevated to a few guffaws when Reena and Becca blushed. Then Becca spoke up. "No, seriously, last night was wonderful and I want to thank all of you for putting it on. You are each so special to me, and for you to do all of that; I can't thank you enough." Reena hugged her bestie and nodded. "I haven't been here as long as the others, but for myself, it was a treat to be able to give you that special night." Vanessa said. The nods of the others added their agreement. "Well, the thing is; uh, wow, I swore I wasn't going to discuss details about each of you with each other, but this is kind of a unique circumstance. And well, I probably should be the one to describe it, since I was the only one; external to the situation." "I was there, you were not external." Reena's rejoinder garnered another round of giggling. Dave blushed, then closed his eyes, shaking his head. "Look, here's the thing, while we were; intimate, uh, I mean, I would be; giving attention to Becca, and as she; climaxed, so did Reena; and I wasn't touching Reena." "Let your fingers do the walkin' did ya?" Nessa teased. "Actually, no, I was enjoying just watching," Reena said quietly. That got the other's attention. "And it kept happening all night. Every time I brought one to climax, both of them peaked." "Yep, even when Dave was in my butt, Becca hit the high notes with me when I got there; which I didn't even expect to happen." "Well, they said whenever the guy cums, we would too, no matter where he was," Nessa offered. "No, I mean; sure yeah, that happened too; but I wasn't expecting to actually enjoy it. I just wanted to give Dave something special. I didn't think it would feel so good." "Neither did I," Becca added. All of the ladies looked pensive for a bit. Shawna was the first to speak. "You're saying that the girls climaxed together, no matter who you were touching?" Dave just nodded. "Lemme tell ya, it was one heck of a bonding experience," Reena added. "I'll bet." Quiet reigned again. "You gave him your ass?" Olivia grumped. Reena nodded, hesitantly. "Damn it, they beat us to it," Liv said, looking at Mel. "Guess that just leaves threesome as the only remaining first." When Becca looked at Reena side-eyed and Reena looked at the ceiling with a suppressed grin and a slight reddening of her cheeks, Liv's eyes flared. "Oh hell no, you little sluts did that too?" "I'll gladly be Dave's little slut," Becca replied. Reena inhaled, puffing out her chest. "The smell of your jealousy is delicious." Liv threw a pillow. Vanessa and Shawna laughed. "Now hold on, the two of them in the same room taking turns with him ain't the same as a threesome." "Oh, we know." Reena replied. Even with her darker skin, the blush in her cheeks was notable. Dave sat there with a wry grin on his face, not saying a word. "Are we embarrassing you Dave?" "Nope. I was there when it happened and this conversation still makes me feel like I fell into the Twilight Zone," Dave chuckled. "My brain keeps trying to make sense of everything that's happened, while my cock keeps saying 'Dude, shut up! Hot women are happily fucking us!'" That earned several chuckles. Then, the women shared looks, a certain gleam in their eyes. Almost as one, the women rose from their seats and approached Dave. It could have engendered a sense of foreboding, but he knew these women too well to think they had any ill intent. They encircled Dave, taking turns slowly kissing him. Lips on his, more lips on his ears, yet more on his shirt covered chest. Hands stroked his body, avoiding his cock; barely. Fingers played in his hair. Soft moans from Dave and each of the ladies of his house lightly covered over the heavy breathing. A loud bark from Roscoe, just outside the door, threw a bucket of cold water on the proceedings. Chagrined, the women drifted back to their seats. Dave took a shuddering breath and adjusted himself. "We need to keep the Esme rule in mind," Dave said levelly. "No one mounted you, and you were in a recliner, not on the couch," Mel replied. "The letter of the rule might not have been violated, but the spirit got shot so full of holes it'd whistle in a good wind. In four-part harmony, with reverb." "I was as much a part of instigating that as anyone," Lupie interjected. "But yes, we need to be careful. There's so much sexual innuendo everywhere these days, we don't need to give her a live demo." "With her own mother in a starring role." Lupie blanched at Dave's reply. "Getting back to the topic at hand; it was strange enough that Reena and Becca were climaxing sympathetically. At least they could see what was happening, they were in the same room together. This morning; Mel, why don't you take this part?" "Yeah, uh, as I was telling Dave this morning that, um, last night, I was working out in the gym room. On the rower. Well, all of the sudden I; had an orgasm. Mid-stroke. I had no idea what was going on, but I nearly fell off the rower. It was weird enough that I called it quits for the night and cleaned up the gym, heading to bed. On my way up the stairs, another one hit. I caught myself with my hands, so I didn't stumble too hard, but that was; really weird. Since the gym is almost directly below the room they were in, and the stairs run up right beside it, and given what happened in the room, they have to be linked." Silence settled on the room again. "Wow, so, some kind of shared orgasm, with a broadcast range?" Nessa asked. "Looks like it. I have no idea how, but that's what appears to have happened." "We didn't feel anything like that in the master bedroom. This is something we should report David." Shawna was in full on science mode. "They may already know about it, and can tell us why, or maybe they don't and the researchers need to find out what caused this. Either way, it has to be the serum doing it." "Agreed. It didn't happen to us before, so let's work through possible variables before we call." "Okay," Shawna said, staring into space and beginning to count off on her fingers, "One; your first partner arrived roughly seven weeks ago. Two; you've just reached eight partners. Three; it was a special night, so maybe something about the hormones of being that happy?" "All those sound reasonable. It was also the first threesome." Dave replied. "Anybody else?" "You two are the scientists," Lupie commented. "And both of us specialize in the physical sciences, not squishy stuff," Dave replied. "Don't sell yourself short baby," Shawna rebounded, "you're quite good with our squishy stuff." The women all laughed as Dave blushed again, his eyes wide and his mouth scrunched tight. With a grin. "Okay, so I'll call the Vax Center to tell them what happened. Assuming they don't haul me away in a padded van, we'll do the Mario Kart tournament this afternoon." "And movies afterward!" Reena exclaimed. "Sounds good to me," Shawna replied. "What are we watchin'?" The person at the Vax Center sounded like Dave's report was the first time they'd heard of this happening. They also sounded like they were no longer surprised by weird effects of the vaccine. So no padded van. Dave made it to the semifinal rounds but got knocked out by Olivia. She shot him with a spread of green shells right before the finish line and crossed ahead of him to seal her spot in the finals. In a playful whine he cried out "I thought you loved me!" His pouty lip drew laughter from the rest of the house, but only a tongue sticking out from his college age paramour. "All's fair in love and Mario Kart!" Livy proudly proclaimed. Dave managed to notice the extra, conciliatory bounce she gave to her tits as she laughed. Watching those big pec pillows jostling under her shirt did have an ameliorating effect. Doubly so since he had gotten intimately familiar with said fun bags. Dave took a moment to savor the mental image of Livy's lush, full tits, free of her bra, jostling back and forth, her medium brown areolas and thick nipples hopping like the bouncing ball in a sing along video while he pounded into her rapidly as they neared a mutual climax. Well, double for her, as Dave generally worked to get the lady there for real at least once before he allowed himself to let loose. And that was for quickies. If they had more time he never let himself release before she'd gotten three. Granted, that was getting a bit more difficult when he was juggling the needs of eight women. Dave shook himself back to reality. A couple of the ladies were smirking. Others were studiously looking away. Reena offered a high-five to Olivia. "Daydream score!" Reena cried out as the college girl accepted the congratulations of the recent high school grad. Both busty ladies laughed. A bit of shuffling ensued as everyone made space for Liv, Mel, Esme, and Shawna to take prime playing spots for the final game round. Spacing had gotten easier over the past few rounds as Lupie and Jan were eliminated and headed to the kitchen to start a movie night friendly meal. They hadn't told anyone what they were making, but no one had asked either. The smells were getting yummy though. Nessa decided to slip away to see if she could offer any help. Esme once again played Liv and Mel against each other. For one lap. Then all three noticed Shawna was well ahead of all of them. Then an all-out slaughter ensued as the three jostled each other, trying to surge ahead and battle with Shawna. Each one prayed for a blue shell, but none manifested. Esme finally got a lightning bolt, but miniaturized Princess Peach sailed across the finish line with room to spare. "How did you do that?" Reena cried incredulously. "I mean, you're this put together professional woman. How'd you get so good at Mario Kart?" "Professional scientist," Shawna replied. "How's that not set off your nerd alert? I was playing Mario Kart when it was 16 bit," she ended with a smirk. "Okay, hipster." Reena giggled back. Dave stepped close to Shawna, singing "This is how we do it ;” Together they started dancing, though Shawna clearly knew how, and Dave; not so much. He danced more like a caricature of a middle aged man breaking out old 90's moves in a dance club. The dance quickly morphed into a kiss that bounded between chaste and passionate. "Aw, it's so cute watching nerds in love." The two lovers laughed, breaking the kiss, and rested their foreheads together. "The table is all set," Lupie announced. "Make your plates and find a spot for the movie." There was a slight waver in her voice on the last part. Lupie was still adjusting to folks eating in the living room. Something she never allowed in her house, though when she went over to a family member's house for a big gathering, they all did it. She was making baby steps. They had plenty of evening and night left, and probably two movies before it was reasonable to send Esme to bed. First up was Inside Out, which Esme hadn't yet watched, and loved. Dave put away the disc after the movie ended. Reena took the lull to speak up. "How about we watch something streaming next? Maybe, The Babysitter?" "Are you nuts girl?" Shawna asked. "How 'bout we watch something that won't keep Esme from sleeping for a month?" Lupie, unfamiliar with the movie, took on a worried look. "That bad?" "Bad enough I'm not even going to describe it with her around. And She would never look at Becca the same again." Reena snorted. "To be fair, Becca is in a sort of cult now, with a much different sacrificial totem!" "Ha. Ha, ha. ha." Dave replied. Jan, seated beside Dave because it was her turn, chuckled while clutching his bicep and nestling her head on his shoulder. "Oh! How about The Mummy? The Brendan Fraser one, not Tom Cruise," Becca said from her seat on the floor between Dave's legs. Not doing anything frisky, that was understood, but often Becca or Reena; and occasionally Livy; sat there for family movie time. "Hmm, good movie, not sure if we should with Esme out here. Lupie?" "She's probably old enough now." Esme loved the movie. Almost as much as she loved Becca imitating the "I; am a librarian!" line, complete with a flop into Jan's lap. Everyone got a good laugh out of it; including Jan, who rolled her eyes as she did. October 25, 2020. Dave joined Lupie in the library for the Bible study she hosted for Becca and Reena. Originally, it was just Lupie by herself, but Becca had once shared a church with Lupie, and quickly asked to sit in with her. Recalling that Reena had mentioned church attendance in the past, Becca invited her to come as well. With his appearance this week, Dave made four. Lupie started with a prayer of invocation. When she finished, she gave Dave a shy smile. "We usually sing a few songs next." She bit her lip. "Just, please don't judge." Dave scowled, "Of course not." Then he softened his look. "That would be doubly inappropriate. People who give others grief for singing badly in church forgot the point of singing in church. And then there's the whole 'building your partner up' being violated like crazy if I gave you grief about your singing. I seem to recall there are a few verses in the Bible that have something to say against that." That earned another shy grin from Lupie, who then nodded to Becca. She and Reena launched into a song, obviously, they had planned ahead. As the first lyrics ushered forth, Dave recognized it and joined in. He closed his eyes and felt the meaning of the song, adding his own voice to the harmony. I will not forget you, you are my God, my King and with a thankful heart I bring my offering and my sacrifice is, not what you can give but what I alone can give to you! Dave finally re-opened his eyes, primarily to catch the cue for when the girls would start the second verse. He noted the eyes on him. Not exactly impressed, but surprised. Maybe they had expected him to just add a mumbling bass, but Dave had never been that guy. After two more songs, Lupie delivered her prepared lesson. They closed with another prayer. As each picked up their Bible to leave, Lupie tapped Dave on the shoulder. "The girls and I have talked about rotating who would give the lesson. They both agreed in principle, but didn't feel quite ready to actually do it. I think they feel uncomfortable taking the position of a moral authority. Do you think you could take the next lesson?" Dave caught his breath. It was one hell of an 'Oh by the way request'. It was also entirely reasonable. And honestly, it was his duty to either take on the role, or at least share it. "Sure. Maybe I can come up with something that will ease them in the right direction; or nudge them. I'm not quite sure which is more appropriate at the moment." To be continued in part 8, Based on a post by RonanJWilkerson, in 12 parts, for Literotica.

“RE: Theroid core shipment ++ Hypnos Protocol Addendum” by Chase Anderson Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Bio for this weeks author: Chase is a weird, queer, digital storyteller who writes weird, queer stories full of magic and monsters. He dropped out of chemical engineering to pursue a journalism degree and escape calculus. But, as he’s returned to school to study computer science and cybersecurity, he must face his old foe once again. He draws inspiration from biology, chemistry, novel attack vectors, and whatever his neurochemicals are up to today. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he wrangles spreadsheets and identifies his coworkers' backyard birds. Find his writing and more at chasej.xyz

À Paris, le musée Marmottan-Monet présente jusqu'au 1ᵉʳ mars 2026 l'exposition « L'empire du sommeil », qui regroupe 130 œuvres venues de Florence, de Montréal ou de Dublin : dessins, peintures, de l'Antiquité au XXᵉ siècle qui racontent la fascination des artistes pour cet état mystérieux qu'est le sommeil. « On a encore pas vraiment compris pourquoi on dort. Et pourquoi pas seulement les Hommes dorment, mais pourquoi tous les êtres vivants doués d'un cerveau dorment ? », fait remarquer Laura Bossi, commissaire de l'exposition L'empire du sommeil mais aussi neurologue et historienne des sciences. « Même les méduses, les poissons, on pensait qu'ils ne dormaient pas, mais en fait, apparemment, ils dorment aussi. Les oiseaux dorment parfois avec une partie du cerveau. On a beaucoup, beaucoup d'écrits. Mais le sommeil reste un mystère », poursuit-elle. C'est ce mystère que les visiteurs tentent de percer. Un état de conscience modifié dans lequel nous sommes plongés un tiers de notre vie. Un sujet qui a toujours fasciné les artistes, comme le montre la très riche exposition du musée Marmottan-Monet. « On a voulu montrer que c'est compliqué. Le sommeil est souvent aussi ambigu, parce qu'il y a le sommeil qui peut rappeler la mort ou bien l'amour, comme c'est d'ailleurs très bien dit dans les mythes grecs où le dieu du sommeil, Hypnos, est en même temps le plus doux des dieux. Mais en même temps, c'est le frère de la mort, et les deux sont les enfants de la nuit en même temps. L'Empire, c'est aussi l'empire sur nous-même. Nous n'avons pas le pouvoir de nous soustraire au sommeil. Et d'ailleurs, la privation de sommeil est une véritable torture. Il y a des rares maladies génétiques où les personnes qui ne peuvent pas dormir meurent », développe la commissaire de l'exposition. « On peint le lit de mort » Toutes les facettes du sommeil, du doux rêve à l'hallucination cauchemardesque, de l'endormi à l'insomniaque, sont évoquées dans l'exposition. Peindre le sommeil, c'est aussi peindre l'intime. « Dès qu'on sait tenir un crayon, qu'on dessine, on a envie de peindre le sommeil des modèles. On peint ses bébés, on peint ses maîtresses et ses amants. On peint le lit de mort. Il y a eu énormément d'artistes qui ont voulu, pour la mémoire d'abord, souvent pour eux-mêmes, peindre les dernières images de leur amour. Et ici, on montre deux tableaux de Monet, très peu connus et très intimes, qui sont son fils Jean, bébé, avec sa poupée endormie dans le berceau. Et on montre sa femme, Camille, morte sur son lit de mort, qui est un tableau que moi, je trouve parmi les plus émouvants de l'exposition où elle est, comme on faisait à l'époque, habillée avec sa robe de mariée et son voile de mariée », expose Laura Bossi. Victor Hugo, photographié par Nadar sur son lit de mort en 1885, côtoie le masque mortuaire qu'en fit Aimé-Jules Dalou. Dans la section consacrée aux troubles du sommeil, un tableau du Tchécoslovaque Maximilian Pirner, une somnambule en équilibre sur une corniche, nous donne le vertige. Ou un autoportrait plutôt angoissant d'Edvard Munch, les yeux caverneux, intitulé « Le Noctambule ». Et après la mort, le désir, avec beaucoup de belles endormies : l'exposition consacre une belle salle, entièrement couverte de rouge, à l'érotisme que convie parfois le sommeil. Pour aller plus loin : Exposition L'empire du sommeil

À Paris, le musée Marmottan-Monet présente jusqu'au 1ᵉʳ mars 2026 l'exposition « L'empire du sommeil », qui regroupe 130 œuvres venues de Florence, de Montréal ou de Dublin : dessins, peintures, de l'Antiquité au XXᵉ siècle qui racontent la fascination des artistes pour cet état mystérieux qu'est le sommeil. « On a encore pas vraiment compris pourquoi on dort. Et pourquoi pas seulement les Hommes dorment, mais pourquoi tous les êtres vivants doués d'un cerveau dorment ? », fait remarquer Laura Bossi, commissaire de l'exposition L'empire du sommeil mais aussi neurologue et historienne des sciences. « Même les méduses, les poissons, on pensait qu'ils ne dormaient pas, mais en fait, apparemment, ils dorment aussi. Les oiseaux dorment parfois avec une partie du cerveau. On a beaucoup, beaucoup d'écrits. Mais le sommeil reste un mystère », poursuit-elle. C'est ce mystère que les visiteurs tentent de percer. Un état de conscience modifié dans lequel nous sommes plongés un tiers de notre vie. Un sujet qui a toujours fasciné les artistes, comme le montre la très riche exposition du musée Marmottan-Monet. « On a voulu montrer que c'est compliqué. Le sommeil est souvent aussi ambigu, parce qu'il y a le sommeil qui peut rappeler la mort ou bien l'amour, comme c'est d'ailleurs très bien dit dans les mythes grecs où le dieu du sommeil, Hypnos, est en même temps le plus doux des dieux. Mais en même temps, c'est le frère de la mort, et les deux sont les enfants de la nuit en même temps. L'Empire, c'est aussi l'empire sur nous-même. Nous n'avons pas le pouvoir de nous soustraire au sommeil. Et d'ailleurs, la privation de sommeil est une véritable torture. Il y a des rares maladies génétiques où les personnes qui ne peuvent pas dormir meurent », développe la commissaire de l'exposition. « On peint le lit de mort » Toutes les facettes du sommeil, du doux rêve à l'hallucination cauchemardesque, de l'endormi à l'insomniaque, sont évoquées dans l'exposition. Peindre le sommeil, c'est aussi peindre l'intime. « Dès qu'on sait tenir un crayon, qu'on dessine, on a envie de peindre le sommeil des modèles. On peint ses bébés, on peint ses maîtresses et ses amants. On peint le lit de mort. Il y a eu énormément d'artistes qui ont voulu, pour la mémoire d'abord, souvent pour eux-mêmes, peindre les dernières images de leur amour. Et ici, on montre deux tableaux de Monet, très peu connus et très intimes, qui sont son fils Jean, bébé, avec sa poupée endormie dans le berceau. Et on montre sa femme, Camille, morte sur son lit de mort, qui est un tableau que moi, je trouve parmi les plus émouvants de l'exposition où elle est, comme on faisait à l'époque, habillée avec sa robe de mariée et son voile de mariée », expose Laura Bossi. Victor Hugo, photographié par Nadar sur son lit de mort en 1885, côtoie le masque mortuaire qu'en fit Aimé-Jules Dalou. Dans la section consacrée aux troubles du sommeil, un tableau du Tchécoslovaque Maximilian Pirner, une somnambule en équilibre sur une corniche, nous donne le vertige. Ou un autoportrait plutôt angoissant d'Edvard Munch, les yeux caverneux, intitulé « Le Noctambule ». Et après la mort, le désir, avec beaucoup de belles endormies : l'exposition consacre une belle salle, entièrement couverte de rouge, à l'érotisme que convie parfois le sommeil. Pour aller plus loin : Exposition L'empire du sommeil

Helena, die schönste Frau der Welt wird geboren und noch als Kind von Theseus entführt. Ihre Brüder, die Dioskuren, Kastor und Pollux (oder Polydeukes) retten ihre Schwester. Und Agamemnon, Menelaos und Odysseus bekommen jeweils eine Braut. Hinweis: Diese Folge thematisiert sexuelle Gewalt und Mord im mythologischen Kontext. Personen Nyx, Chaos, Erebos, Thanatos, Moros, Hypnos, Oineroi, Hekate, Erinnyen, Hesperiden, Moiren, Keren, Momos, Oizys, Apate, Philotes, Geras, Eris, Nemesis, Zeus, Okeanos, Aphrodite, Hermes, Leda, Helena, Tyndareus, Klytaimnestra, Kastor, Pollux (Polydeukes) = Tyndariden / Dioskuren, Herakles, Theseus, Ariadne, Peirithoos, Aithra, Idas, Lynkeus, Aias der Große, Aias der Kleine (Sohn des Oileus), Odysseus, Laertes, Diomedes, Tydeus, Sthenelos, Kapaneus, Antilochos, Nestor, Menestheus, Peteos, Patroklos, Achilles, Atreus, Thyestes, Agamemnon, Menelaos, Penelope, Telemachos, Eros Orte Okeanos, Sparta, Athen, Aphidna, Mykene, Ithaka, Troja, Theben, Taygetos Sonstiges kosmisches Ei, Argonauten, Kalydonische Jagd, Kalydonischer Eber, Amazonen, Tyndariden (Dioskuren), Sternbild Zwillinge, Musen, Die Odyssee, Der trojanische Krieg, Homer LINKS:Stammbäume & Schaubilder Literatur Musik Französische Version „Le Chaos et ses enfants“: Spotify Instagram: @chaos.kinder Mail: chaoskinderkontakt@gmail.com Unterstützung

Journey through the gentle light of Hyperion, the Titan of Wisdom, and the quiet realm of his brother Hypnos, god of Sleep. In their timeless dance of light and rest, we will find calm and balance, as day turns softly into night, and dreams carry the promise of dawn. Let this Greek mythology sleep story lull you into restful sleep. 

Willkommen an der Göttertafel! Wen haben wir da? Zeus, Hera, Dionysos, Apollon, Aphrodite, Ares, Hephaistos, Poseidon, Artemis, Hermes, Athene, Demeter... und ein Sterblicher? Tantalos wagt es die Götter zu prüfen, kommt in den Tartaros und zieht einen Fluch auf seine Familie. Sein Sohn Pelops wird zum Mörder, seine Tochter Niobe zur Frevlerin. Hinweis: Diese Folge thematisiert Mord, körperliche und sexualisierte Gewalt im mythologischen Kontext. Stammbäume zu dieser und zu vielen anderen Folgen findest du hier. Textausschnitte: 1. Platon, Gorgias 523a–527e 2. Hesiod: Theogonie, Verse 720–819 3. Ovid: Metamorphosen, Buch VI, Verse 146–312 Personen: Sokrates, Zeus, Hera, (Phoibos) Apollon (Apollo), Musen, Dionysos, Hebe, Ganymed, Demeter, Persephone, Athene, Artemis (Diane), Hermes, Hephaistos, Aphrodite, Ares, Hades, Poseidon, Tantalos, Ixion, Pelops, Plouto, Atlas, Klotho, Moiren, Oinomaos, Myrtilos, Hippodameia, Apollodor, Tyche (Fortuna), Niobe, Broteas, Amphion, Leto (Latona), Koios, Gyes, Kottos, Obriareus, Nyx, Hemera, Hypnos, Thanatos, Styx, Okeanos, Gorgias, Kadmos, Delos, Alphenor, Damasichthon, Ilioneus, Ismenos, Sipylos, Phaidimos. Orte: Olymp, Lydien, Sipylos, Tartaros, Unterwelt, Inseln der Seligen, Pisa, Poseidonheiligtum, Isthmos von Korinth, Theben, Berg Kynthos, Phrygien, Delos, Erebos. Sonstiges: Nektar, Ambrosia, Titanen, Titanomachie, Elfenbein, Schicksalsfaden, Wagenrennen, Tantalidenfluch, Orakel, Hekatoncheiren, Göttertafel. https://linktr.ee/daschaosundseinekinder

Gebt mir euer FeedbackHofnarrGiaccomo liest den urheberrechtsfreien Klassiker:"Hypnos" von H.P. Lovecraft(Hypnos, 1922)Support the showMöchtet ihr mit mir Deutsch üben?Ihr könnt einfach im YouTube Kanal mitlesen!Read along in my YouTube Channel.вивчайте мову зі мною! Jedes Feedback ist willkommen...Every feedback ist appreciated. Und danke für den Support! Thanx for the support!Support my work (with a small subscription) Besucht mich unterhttps://allmylinks.com/wortschatzund mein Hörbuch unter https://www.allmylinks.com/keinenbock

In this week's Thin Thinking episode, I sit down with Hillary—a Shift Process graduate and personal chef—whose story around weight, food, and self-image is both unique and deeply relatable. Growing up in New York with a father who was a fashion photographer in the 1970s, Hillary was surrounded by the glossy, airbrushed world of ultra-thin models. Even though her own weight fluctuations were only 12–15 pounds, the emotional toll of yo-yo dieting left her feeling frustrated, doubtful, and never quite “enough.” But today, nine months into successful weight maintenance, Hillary has found peace—not just with her body, but with herself.  Whether your struggle has been 10 pounds or 100, Hillary's journey offers powerful insight into the deeper emotional work that makes lasting change possible.   Come on in!   FREE MASTERCLASS! How to Stop The “Start Over Tomorrow” Weight Struggle Cycle and Start Releasing Weight For Good   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… How Hillary shifted her relationship with food.  The identity shifts Hilary made to see herself beyond the number on the scale. The practical mindset and lifestyle tools that helped Hilary build confidence and freedom.   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Online Masterclass: BREAKING FREE: Mastering Your Mindset for Lasting Weight Release Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

Antelman both deconstructs the body and then reassembles it, not just as a way of imagining a deeper connection with nature, but also as a way of expressing how malleable the very idea of it has become. In place of a techno-utopianism, in which the steady advance of technology is uniformly celebrated, Antelman expresses an atavistic position instead, one which delights in the complexity of nature rather than seeking to explain or instrumentalize it. Her work reminds us that what is mysterious in the world often connects us to what is mystical in it as well. Born 1971 in Athens, Greece, Maria Antelman received her MFA in New Genres from Columbia University and a BA in Art History from the Complutense University, Madrid. Her work has exhibited internationally, including at the Bemis Center of Contemporary Art, Omaha, NE; Pioneer Works, New York; Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, Thessaloniki; Visual Arts Center at the University of Texas, Austin; Botanical Garden I&A Diomidos, Athens; National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens; Onassis Cultural Centre, Athens; Benaki Museum, Athens; Centro Nacional de Arte Contemporaneo, Cerillos, Chile and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco. Antelman's work was included in Companion Pieces: New Photography 2020 at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. She has been the recipient of grants from the Onassis Foundation USA, as well as the National Museum of Contemporary Art and the J.F. Costopoulos Foundation, Athens. Antelman has taken part in artist residences including Silver Art Projects, Pioneer Works and the International Studio & Curatorial Program in New York. Antelman currently lives and works in Athens. Maria Antelman, Conjurer, 2024. Archival pigment print, 21 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches. © Maria Antelman. Courtesy Yancey Richardson, New York Maria Antelman, Hypnos, 2020. Archival pigment print, 58 x 52 inches. © Maria Antelman. Courtesy Yancey Richardson, New York Maria Antelman, Hall of Mirrors, 2020. Archival pigment print, 39 x 19 inches. © Maria Antelman. Courtesy Yancey Richardson, New York

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Hypnos est le dieu du sommeil. Doux et silencieux, il apaise les mortels et les dieux en les plongeant dans le repos. Frère jumeau de Thanatos, il vit dans une grotte tranquille, où coule un fleuve sans bruit.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Hypnos est le dieu du sommeil. Doux et silencieux, il apaise les mortels et les dieux en les plongeant dans le repos. Frère jumeau de Thanatos, il vit dans une grotte tranquille, où coule un fleuve sans bruit.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Maurice minglet mit dem Aegenor Peaks, Doc besucht Hypnos und hält ein Auge auf die Gäste und Idle muss sich immer noch von seiner Vision erholen.“Werq” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/“Fireworks” by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License“In der Fremde”, “Intermezzo”, “Waldgespräch”, “Die Stille”, “Mondnacht”, Schöne Fremde”, “Auf einer Burg”, “In der Fremde”, “Wehmuth” performed by José Pizarro and David Aijón (imslp.org)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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I denna podd får du höra om självhypos, scenhypnos, hypnos som smärtlindring och varför hypnotiska sessioner är så bra. Nancy Lopez Recinos är hypnosterapeuten som hade en tuff start i livet men som kom på fötter, inte minst genom andliga tekniker. Du får även höra om hypnos generellt. Vad är det, varifrån kommer det, finns det forskning och hur används hypnos idag?Nancy i samtal med Camilla.God lyssning!Vill du komma i kontakt med Nancy så sök henne via fb eller instagram @mediumnancylopez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picture this: your alarm goes off early in the morning, and you're lying in bed, debating—should I hit snooze or get up and exercise? Just as you're about to decide, your brain flashes a big red STOP sign. Suddenly, that cozy bed wins again. Sound familiar? In this week's episode of Thin Thinking, we're tackling that exact internal struggle—aka mental resistance to working out. Whether you're a longtime fitness lover or a chronic snoozer, this episode is packed with mindset tools and motivational techniques to help you actually want to get moving. So if you're ready to build consistency, overcome that inner battle, and finally stay on track with your fitness goals—this episode is for you. Let's kick mental resistance to the curb—together. Come on in!   Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good."     In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… What's really going on when your brain says “Ugh” to exercise. How to shift that inner dialogue to a confident “Let's go!” Practical tips to make working out feel less like a chore and more like a win. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

The Greek brother-deities Hypnos (sleep) and Thanatos (death) symbolize the deep significance of these phenomena in relationship to spiritual awakening. By learning about the ways humanity is unenlightened or unconscious, it becomes possible to develop our complete potential and awaken to the realities of the spirit beyond death. See how through an exploration of four states of consciousness as well as many practices for understanding our internal mechanisms of distraction, delusion, and spiritual sleep.

Ett spännande avsnitt där Annika precis fått en hypnos-session av Josefine Axell. De pratar om hur hypnos fungerar och vad man gör under en session.Kan man programmera om det undermedvetna. Ett djupt samtal som även kommer in på energin runt nymånen i Tvillingarna.Hoppas ni finner ny inspiration på er väg!Kram❤️Annika och Josefine******************Följ Josefine här:@josefineaxellFölj oss här:✦ Hemsida & medlemskap: https://hellomedicinewoman.se/✦ Följ oss på Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medicinewoman.se/✦ Annikas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annikapanotzki/✦ Åsas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritofhappiness/✦ Gå med i vårt community på Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/medicinewomanpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I hela sitt liv har Ellinor känt sig otrygg. Men allt ska förändras efter en makalös händelse när Ellinor blir hypnotiserad. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Reporter, ljuddesign & producent: Gustav AsplundLjudmix: Krister OrretegVerkligheten görs av produktionsbolaget Filt.

Ale Guzzetti"Sguardi diversi"Quando i robot incontrarono gli antichi DeiFino al 06 Giugno 2025Milano, Fondazione Mudima, Via Tadino 26http://www.mudima.netQuando i robot incontrarono gli antichi Dei, è il titolo della mostra personale di Ale Guzzetti organizzata da Fondazione Mudima a Milano, dal 6 maggio al 6 giugno 2025. Curata da Gino Di Maggio, l'esposizione ripercorre la lunga parabola creativa dell'artista, tra i primi in Italia a sondare il binomio arte e tecnologia.A partire dai primi anni Ottanta Guzzetti ha intrapreso una proficua ricerca creativa volta a esplorare i territori dell'arte elettronica e interattiva, fino a indagare le potenzialità della robotica, della stampa 3D e delle scansioni digitali. La mostra presenta un nucleo di opere emblematiche del suo percorso pionieristico, sculture e installazioni in cui figure plastiche e circuiti elettronici istituiscono un rapporto attivo con lo spettatore, costantemente stimolato a diventare co-produttore delle opere stesse.«Il lavoro di Ale Guzzetti si propone di far convivere arte e scienza aprendo - tra i primi artisti al mondo - un nuovo percorso artistico in cui i materiali utilizzati diventano essi stessi linguaggio specifico. Sono opere interattive, ma a differenza di quanto già accaduto nella storia dell'arte, le sue creazioni sono autonome. È il caso dei suoi lavori più recenti dedicati alla robotica, in cui le sculture non sono solo osservabili, ma a loro volta ci osservano, o osservano altre sculture. Per gli esseri umani è una situazione nuova, forse inquietante, perché non siamo ancora preparati a dialogare, per lo meno con lo sguardo, con una presenza artificiale. Ma la presenza c'è e come, e fin da subito dobbiamo, noi umani, decidere se prestarci a un gioco a cui ancora non siamo pronti» commenta il curatore Gino Di Maggio.Accogliendo la sfida della complessità, teorizzata dall'epistemologo Edgar Morin, e collaborando con filosofi come Mauro Ceruti e Gianluca Bocchi - principali cultori in Italia della scienza della complessità - Guzzetti concepisce l'opera d'arte come un vero e proprio ecosistema, frutto delle interrelazioni con l'ambiente e delle connessioni che stabilisce con i fruitori.  Sin dalle prime sperimentazioni, le sue opere si configurano come oggetti “senzienti”: è il caso delle Sculture sonore, a cui l'artista inizia a lavorare nel 1983, aggregazioni di oggetti in plastica (bottiglie, boe, tubi) che ospitano circuiti elettronici o dispositivi luminosi in grado di emettere rumori, voci e luci, a seconda del contatto, diretto o indiretto, con i visitatori.Le creature di Guzzetti sono “organismi tecnologici” in grado di dissolvere confini e limiti consolidati: quelli tra il mondo naturale e artificiale, tra spiritualità e tecnologia, classicità e modernità, passato e presente. Nelle sue opere sfuma la contrapposizione fra la sacralità dell'arte, che intimorisce e allontana, e l'ironia, che invita al coinvolgimento, al gioco e alla partecipazione. È il caso della serie Robot Portraits, caricature robotiche di personaggi famosi, reali o immaginari, inseriti all'interno di grandi cornici baroccheggianti. Profili di visi in resina e circuiti di Dante, Cleopatra, Cyrano, Federico da Montefeltro, Pinocchio, caratterizzati da grandi occhi tecnologici, grazie alla presenza di sensori, scrutano con curiosità ogni movimento. Tra le sculture e gli spettatori si instaura così un originale gioco di sguardi che sovverte continuamente le dinamiche tradizionali tra osservatore e oggetto osservato.I robot di Guzzetti ci sfidano e ci ri-guardano, desiderosi di stabilire un rapporto empatico con lo spettatore, e talvolta tra di loro. Nella serie Affective Robots, ad esempio, busti robotici o scultorei anelano a interagire l'uno con l'altro e a scambiarsi gesti affettuosi come in Impossible Kiss (2012) dove due volti umanoidi trasparenti tentano di entrare in contatto come due amanti colti nell'atto di scambiarsi un bacio. Un tipo di connessione che genera in chi osserva un senso di straniamento, ma anche di tenerezza, perché in un futuro prossimo i nostri sentimenti potrebbero assumere sfumature sempre meno umane. Ancora una volta sono gli occhi l'elemento che permette al pubblico di immedesimarsi nei due dispositivi artificiali. I loro occhi sono simili ai nostri ma diversi per la linea dello sguardo: nell'uomo orizzontale nei robot verticale. Quello dei due robot mima lo scrolling che ormai, in maniera del tutto automatica e “naturale”, caratterizza il nostro modo di vedere il mondo attraverso i device digitali.Fanno parte della stessa serie anche Affective Robot VS Naukides Discobolus (2013) e Robot VS Michelangelo (Daniele da Volterra) (2012), due conversazioni tête-à-tête tra una riproduzione in gesso di un'opera classica e un umanoide. Un simbolico passaggio di testimone tra i canoni di rappresentazione dell'essere umano nel corso della storia. Tra i due busti ci sono differenze epocali, eppure un filo rosso le accomuna: la volontà dell'umanità di avvicinarsi alla perfezione divina. Se nel mondo classico la perfezione era incarnata dalla figura dell'atleta e scolpita in blocchi di marmo, oggi l'uomo perfetto è il risultato di ciò che ha saputo costruire intorno a sé: relazioni, progresso intelligente, innovazione.I lavori più recenti di Ale Guzzetti, Quando i robot incontrarono gli antichi Dei, approfondiscono ulteriormente il tema dell'ibridazione tra antichità e contemporaneità, forme classiche e tecnologie avanzate. Dalla Medusa del Rondanini al Torso Gaddi, da una testa di Polifemo, risalente al II secolo a.C., a quella del dio Hypnos, conservata al British Museum: le riproduzioni stampate in 3D di busti e volti classici sono potenziate da visori, schermi e device di ultima generazione, come se i personaggi del passato cercassero di mimetizzarsi con l'uomo del nuovo millennio, ormai incapace di percepirsi senza ausilio tecnico. Alcuni dei dispositivi che innervano queste sculture sembrano provenire da un futuro lontano, quasi apocalittico: in realtà la tecnologia è già diventata un prolungamento dei nostri stessi corpi, una protesi necessaria alla nostra esistenza. Non ci appaiono dunque così aliene le figure che l'artista ci consegna da un passato lontano, contaminandole con gli esiti più avanzati del progresso. Incalzate dal nostro sguardo si animano, reagiscono alla nostra presenza, ci sussurrano quello che sanno e che apprendono.Dall'antichità, passando per gli automi rinascimentali, fino ai robot e all'intelligenza artificiale, il sogno della scultura, sin dai tempi più remoti, è stato quello di replicare la vita. Il tentativo di creare opere d'arte autonome, infatti, è un tema che affonda le proprie radici nel mito greco di Dedalo, fautore di invenzioni antropomorfe straordinarie, in grado di muoversi e persino di parlare. Con Dedalo l'artista diviene mago, ha il potere non solo di imitare l'esistenza, ma di plasmarla, creando opere che hanno libertà di azione e si rapportano con i viventi. Le creature di Guzzetti si inseriscono in questo millennario filone di sperimentazione, e traggono da esso il potere di sollecitare la nostra curiosità, prima che l'inquietudine abbia il sopravvento.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

If you've been noticing a receding hairline, thinning patches, or more strands in the shower than usual, you're not alone. Hair loss is something many of us start facing as we age—and it can really impact how we feel about ourselves. The good news? There are more effective, science-backed solutions than ever before. In this week's podcast episode, I'm joined by Dr. Alan Bauman, one of the most trusted names in the field of hair restoration. Dr. Bauman is a board-certified hair restoration physician with over 28 years of experience. He's the founder and CEO of Bauman Medical, an internationally recognized treatment center focused on hair loss—especially androgenetic alopecia, also known as hereditary male and female pattern hair loss. We're diving into: ✨ Why hair loss happens as we age ✨ What actually works to treat it ✨ How modern medicine is helping men and women 50+ restore their hair—and their confidence So if you've ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I wish I had that fuller, more youthful look again…” this episode is for you. Listen now and get empowered with real solutions. Come on in!   PS: Forward this episode to a friend and share the love!   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why does thinning and shedding of the hair happen to people above age 55? How medical conditions and medications impact hair loss or hair problems.  How stress impacts our hair health. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Dr. Bauman's Website Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

How old were you when you first realized you had a challenge with weight? For some of us, it happens early—maybe as kids or teens. For others, it's later in life. Either way, that moment can shape so much of our journey. In this week's episode of the Thin Thinking Podcast, I'm talking with the absolutely delightful Roberta Walker. Roberta is a semi-retired landscape gardener (and a total joy to talk gardening with!) who began struggling with her weight at just 10 years old—after one painful childhood moment that changed how she saw herself forever. Decades of dieting followed, until she finally found the real path to lasting change: mindset, self-trust, and powerful inner work. Roberta has since released 60 pounds—during a period that included knee replacement surgery—and for the first time in her life, she's discovered what it means to truly maintain her weight with joy and freedom. Come join us for insights into not only releasing weight but transitioning into maintenance and of course-- inspiration!   LIVE SPRING FREE MASTERCLASSES APRIL 24-27--Seats are Limited! Breaking Free: Mastering Your Mindset for Lasting Weight Release here. Break through subconscious barriers to lasting weight loss & Experience a relaxing, momentum building hypnosis session!   PS: Forward this episode to a friend and share the love!   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Who is Roberta Walker and when did her struggles with weight began. Roberta's take on tracking calories. Why guilt leads to binge eating according to Roberta.   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies  

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you keep hitting the same frustrating plateau in your weight loss journey? Like your body has this invisible boundary it refuses to move past? You're not alone—and there might be some science behind it. You may have heard of the weight set point theory, the idea that our bodies are biologically programmed to stay within a certain weight range. But after over 20 years of helping people shift their mindset around weight release, I've discovered something powerful: The biggest set points aren't in your body. They're in your mind. In this week's episode of The Thin Thinking Podcast, I'm diving deep into the 6 mental weight set points that quietly sabotage progress. These are the sneaky beliefs, habits, and emotional patterns that keep us stuck in a cycle of losing and regaining weight. And most importantly, I'll walk you through how to break through each one, so you can finally move forward and stay on the path to lasting weight mastery. If you're ready to shift your mindset and finally move past the limits that have held you back—this episode is a must-listen. Come on in!   If you're ready to truly and permanently lose weight, join my FREE Online Masterclass called Breaking Free: Mastering Your Mindset for Lasting Weight Release here.   PS: Forward this episode to a friend and share the love!   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… The weight set point theory. Why you need to think of your weight loss management as a road you're traveling on. The importance of having a vision in your weight loss journey.   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

I have an incredibly inspiring episode for you this week!  My guest, writer, musician, and now successful shifter, Lorraine Devin Wilke, has not only released 45 pounds with The Shift—she's also kept it off for five months and counting! In this episode, Lorraine opens up about her lifelong struggles with body image as a female rock and roll singer, the ups and downs of dieting, and how she finally found freedom from the weight loss battle with Shift Plus. But that's not all—she also gives us an exclusive sneak peek into her upcoming novel, Chick Singer, set to release in April 2025. If you've ever felt trapped in the cycle of weight loss and gain, or if you love a powerful transformation story, this episode is for you. Lorraine's journey is proof that lasting change is possible, and I can't wait for you to hear it! Come on in!     Lorraine's Book - Chick Singer: A Novel Kindle Pre-Order Here Lorraine's book's page on her website     PS: Forward this episode to a friend and share the love!   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Who is Lorraine Devon Wilke and when did her struggles with weight began. How did Lorraine develop her inner critic. Lorraine's take on hypnosis. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Lorraine's Book - Chick Singer: A Novel Kindle Pre-Order Here   Lorraine's book's page on her website Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right—eating well, exercising, prioritizing self-care—but you're still battling fatigue, brain fog, or other chronic issues? What if the missing piece to feeling your best isn't just about diet and exercise but about uncovering the deeper imbalances within your body? In this week's podcast episode, I sit down with Reed Davis, a pioneer in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, to discuss how more practitioners are using diagnostic nutrition to help people overcome stubborn health challenges. We'll dive into The D.R.E.S.S for Health Success protocol—Reed's powerful approach to balancing the body naturally, the critical role of gut health in overall well-being, how food sensitivity testing can be a game-changer in healing, and a lot more! If you're ready to take control of your health in a whole new way, you won't want to miss this episode! Come on in!   Reed Davis' Step-by-Step System to Overcome Unwanted Health Issues   PS: Forward this episode to a friend and share the love!   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Who is Reed Davis: what does he do and who he helps. The metabolic chaos. Why symptoms are not the problem according to Reed Davis.   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Reed Davis' Website Reed Davis' Facebook Reed Davis' X Reed Davis' Youtube Reed Davis' LinkedIn Reed Davis' Instagram Reed Davis' Podcast Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

​In this week's episode of The Thin Thinking Podcast​, I sit down with Mary Macdonald to discuss how her weight journey began with the fascination of being thin, a message that was everywhere in the sixties, seventies, and beyond. As a commercial artist, Mary saw firsthand how the Mad Men-era of advertising shaped the female psyche around weight loss. But more importantly, she shares how she broke free from those outdated narratives, releasing 32 pounds and maintaining her weight loss for months. Mary's perspective on life and weight mastery is both inspiring and insightful. If you're looking for real-life strategies to not only release weight but keep it off permanently, this episode is for you! Let's dive in together! Come on in!   Stop feeling like a sugar addict... Stop the constant carb cravings... Start feeling light, healthy and FREE! Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Who is Mary Macdonald: Her story and struggles with her weight and when it began. How Mary picked up her mom's weight struggle despite being thin and not overweight. Where was Mary in her weight loss journey when she found the Shift Weight Mastery Program.   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

Hanna är tagen med storm av sin hypnotisör som förändrat hennes liv. Lojsan funderar på varför man ens måste lära sig saker och ting, och vill helst stanna i Thailand för alltid. Och så går tjejerna genom månaden! Vilken är månadens snyggaste outfit och absolut godaste måltid? Följ oss på instagram och Tiktok @mandagsvibe, gå med i facebookgruppen "Måndagsvibbare" och skicka frågor, dilemman, am I the asshole och fuckboy or not till mandagsvibepodd@gmail.com. Hadeee!

Ho, ho, ho! Happy Holidays to you and our Thin Thinking family! The holidays bring promises of connection, warmth, and snugly memories—but let's be honest, they can also throw us for a loop. Maybe you're feeling lonely, overwhelmed by a crowd of people, or struggling to stick to your healthy habits with mountains of tempting holiday treats in sight. For some of us, the holidays and binges can go together like Rudolph and Santa's sleigh. But not this year! In this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing some simple yet powerful tips to keep holiday binges at bay. And as a special treat, we'll wrap it up with a relaxing, festive hypnosis session to help you stay calm, grounded, and in control. So grab your favorite cozy spot, and let's make this a holiday to remember for all the right reasons. Come on in!   Join my FREE Online Masterclass! Know what to do to lose weight but can't stick with it? Join my FREE Online Masterclass and start releasing weight no matter what day of the week it is! Save your seat here!   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why binging during the holidays is a bigger issue compared to binging on a usual day. The best solution for binging during the holidays.   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies        

I detta inspirerande avsnitt möter vi Ulrika Dahlin – föreläsare, coach och NLP MasterTrainer med över 25 års erfarenhet av att hjälpa människor skapa bestående förändringar. Med en djup förståelse för hur vårt undermedvetna fungerar, delar hon kraftfulla verktyg och insikter som kan hjälpa oss att omprogrammera gamla mönster och ta kontroll över våra liv.Ulrika förklarar hur våra tidigaste år formar mycket av vårt beteende och hur obearbetade upplevelser lagras som känslomässiga blockeringar. Genom tekniker som självhypnos, visualisering och positiva affirmationer visar hon hur vi kan frigöra oss från negativa tankemönster och istället skapa en stabil grund för balans och välmående.Hon lyfter också fram vikten av att bygga stärkande vardagsrutiner, som att börja dagen med tacksamhet och positiva tankar, för att förbättra vår mentala hälsa och självkänsla. Dessutom utforskar vi hur relationer påverkar våra beteenden – och hur vi kan läka och utvecklas genom att bryta destruktiva mönster och skapa sundare band till oss själva och andra.Med personliga berättelser och inspirerande exempel från sitt arbete visar Ulrika att även små, medvetna steg kan leda till stora livsförbättringar. Detta avsnitt är en guide till självkännedom, mental klarhet och verktygen du behöver för att leva ett mer balanserat, framgångsrikt och medvetet liv.Ta del av Framgångsakademins kurser.Beställ "Mitt Framgångsår".Följ Alexander Pärleros på Instagram.Följ Alexander Pärleros på Tiktok.Bästa tipsen från avsnittet i Nyhetsbrevet.I samarbete med Convendum.Följ Ulrika Sahlin på Instagram, besök hennes hemsida och webbshop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I detta inspirerande avsnitt möter vi Ulrika Dahlin – föreläsare, coach och NLP MasterTrainer med över 25 års erfarenhet av att hjälpa människor skapa bestående förändringar. Med en djup förståelse för hur vårt undermedvetna fungerar, delar hon kraftfulla verktyg och insikter som kan hjälpa oss att omprogrammera gamla mönster och ta kontroll över våra liv.Ulrika förklarar hur våra tidigaste år formar mycket av vårt beteende och hur obearbetade upplevelser lagras som känslomässiga blockeringar. Genom tekniker som självhypnos, visualisering och positiva affirmationer visar hon hur vi kan frigöra oss från negativa tankemönster och istället skapa en stabil grund för balans och välmående.Hon lyfter också fram vikten av att bygga stärkande vardagsrutiner, som att börja dagen med tacksamhet och positiva tankar, för att förbättra vår mentala hälsa och självkänsla. Dessutom utforskar vi hur relationer påverkar våra beteenden – och hur vi kan läka och utvecklas genom att bryta destruktiva mönster och skapa sundare band till oss själva och andra.Med personliga berättelser och inspirerande exempel från sitt arbete visar Ulrika att även små, medvetna steg kan leda till stora livsförbättringar. Detta avsnitt är en guide till självkännedom, mental klarhet och verktygen du behöver för att leva ett mer balanserat, framgångsrikt och medvetet liv.Ta del av Framgångsakademins kurser.Beställ "Mitt Framgångsår".Följ Alexander Pärleros på Instagram.Följ Alexander Pärleros på Tiktok.Bästa tipsen från avsnittet i Nyhetsbrevet.I samarbete med Convendum.Följ Ulrika Sahlin på Instagram, besök hennes hemsida och webbshop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexandra och Dasha får en introduktion till hypnos med hjälp av hypnotisören Erik Olkiewicz, som visar hur hypnos kan hjälpa mot negativa vanor, hantera trauman och skapa ett inre lugn. Har får Alexandra att glömma sitt namn, tro att hon heter ngt annat och mycket mer. Dasha får hjälp med sina känslostormar och blir en mer sval person. Dessutom diskuterar de cravings, serviceglädje och tips för att strukturera sitt schema när livet är som mest kaotiskt. Välkomna!Obvi klippt av @thepodfather_magnus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by Carmel Clavin of Spectacle & Mirth, who just wrapped a tour of two immersive works — Journey to the Kingdom of Hypnos and City Liminal — to talk about the challenges and opportunities of touring immersive work around the globe through the network of Fringe Festivals and beyond.And we break down the Badge Pricing and On-Sale dates for the 2025 Next Stage Immersive Summit.SHOW NOTESSpectacle & MirthBadge Pricing & On Sale Dates for the 2025 Next Stage Immersive Summit Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I'm too old to lose weight"?  In this upcoming episode of Thin Thinking, I'll be tackling three common age-related myths that I hear most often from people struggling with their weight.  These myths can act like mental prisons, trapping you in self-sabotaging behaviors and undermining your confidence.  But the good news? You can break free. We'll explore how to shift from these limiting beliefs to a more empowering mindset, one that opens the door to lasting weight mastery, regardless of age. You will also be hearing from others who also thought they were too old but have now released weight and happily proved those old beliefs wrong! So, if you've ever thought, "I'm too old to lose weight," I encourage you to join me in this important conversation. It's time to challenge the narrative and create a healthier, more positive story for yourself. Let's dive in together! Come on in!   JOIN NOW -- 2024 Fall Live 30-Day Shift Weight Mastery Process Our Semi-Annual LIVE 30-Day Shift Weight Mastery Process is NOW ENROLLING! Doors close October 4th! Break free from the painful dieting cycle and lose weight long term. Remove the mental roadblocks that keep you struggling using my proven process. Kicking off October 5th. Learn More here!   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… How the narratives we think either add value to our lives or keep us from success. The two big evidence folders in the back of our subconscious mind. The cognitive reframe and what is it.   Links Mentioned in the Episode: 2024 Fall Live 30-Day Shift Weight Mastery Process Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD :  Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

KIB 451 – Mesmerized in Babylon Kingdom Intelligence Briefing   The matrix of control in Babylon is based on the Greek god Hypnos and the work of the 18th-century Mason, Franz Mesmer.   Electronic versions of mesmerization were developed by the Nazis and later expanded by the techno-elite.   We have them in every home, in our pockets, and in purses.  Anything with an electronic screen can serve their purposes.  It is time to break the spell, be set free, and move in Kingdom power against the machinations of Babylon!   Dr. Michael K. Lake is the Chancellor and Founder of Biblical Life College and Seminary. He is the scholar-in-residence for the Strategic Remnant Learning Center – Biblical Life Assembly.  Dr. Lake is the author of the best-selling books “The Shinar Directive:  Preparing the Way for the Son of Perdition,” “The Sheeriyth Imperative:  Empowering the Remnant to Overcome the Gates of Hell,” “The Kingdom Priesthood: Preparing and Equipping the Remnant Priesthood for the Last Days,” and “The Kingdom Warrior: Full-Spectrum Spiritual Warfare 1.”  He is a popular speaker at national Christian conferences and is a frequent guest on many Christian TV and radio/podcast programs in North America.    Mary Lou Lake has worked side-by-side with her husband in ministry for over 40 years and is the author of the book “What Witches Don't Want Christians to Know – Expanded Edition.” 

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beers from Mortalis (Avon, NY) Beer 1: "As Above, So Below" // Style: Imperial Stout // 10% // Ratings: Jonny - 8.4, Max - 8. Beer 2: "Hypnos" // Style: Imperial Stout // ABV: 10% // Ratings: Jonny - 10, Max - 9.5. Film: "Alien: Romulus" directed by Fedé Alvarez . Ratings: Jonny - 8.6, Max - 6. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: Reviews: - "Bookshops & Bonedust" by Travis Baldree - "Nettle & Bone" by T Kingfisher - Jonny: "Fall Guy" revisited // "Love Lies Bleeding" (2024) -------------------- Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Intro, Ads, & Shout Outs 7:00 - Beer 1 25:00 - Film (No Spoilers) 40:20 - DANGER ZONE 54:30 - Beer 2 1:12:40 - Hot & Bothered

Das zweite Album von Ravyn Lenae, RnB-Musikerin aus Chicago, ist federleichte Sommermusik, die sofort wegschmilzt, wenn man nicht gleich zuschlägt. Ein Ferienflirt so flüchtig, da reicht die Zeit nicht einmal um «Darf ich dich auf einen Drink einladen?» in die Übersetzungs-App zu tippen. Weiterhören im Sounds!-Archiv: * Ravyn Lenae liefert mit «HYPNOS» ein feines R'n'B-Update

Following the successful release of her debut album, Hypnos, R&B songstress Ravyn Lenae previews her forthcoming sophomore album ahead of its drop this Friday. We talk about her inspirations and play a few songs from the upcoming project, Bird's Eye.

Free food, yummy tantilizing appetizers, social pressure to eat--these are common challenges we face when in social situations that can easily throw us off our plans to be healthy. As we transition from the last days of summer into the fall and soon the holiday season, we'll be faced with numerous social situations.  In last week's episode, I provided a strategic step-by-step plan to mentally prepare for any social event. This week, we take it a step further. Tune in as I share three powerful tools to manage stress and overwhelm, curb those impulsive desires to overindulge, and get back on track effortlessly if you do slip up. No need to RSVP for this party—just join us and equip yourself with the strategies to navigate social events confidently and healthily. The episode is live and waiting for you! Come on in!   ANNOUNCING The SocialLIGHT Toolkit Hypnosis and Mindset for Healthier Social Eating The SocialLIGHT Toolkit – Your all in one mindset resource for mastering weight conscious social eating – Learn more here. Introductory Discount $80 OFF when you use the code SOCIAL at Check out!   A SPECIAL COMBO DEAL   The SocialLIGHT Toolkit & Emotional Eating ToolkitLearn more here. Save more than 50% when you get both!   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… A social light coaching session just for you! The Social Facilitation of eating. The 88% of our brain, what it encompasses, and how it affects us during gatherings.   Links Mentioned in the Episode: The SocialLight Toolkit The SocialLight Toolkit and Emotional Eating Toolkit Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD :  Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

Have you ever noticed how you tend to eat more when you're out at a social event with friends, compared to when you're dining alone?  You're not imagining it.  Studies suggest that people consume significantly more calories in social situations, a phenomenon known as "social facilitation of eating".. In fact, a key study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people eat about 44% more calories when eating with friends compared to eating alone. Larger group sizes tend to lead to even greater food intake. This is why preparation is so important. And by preparation, I mean having a mental strategy for each social occasion. This mental prep work is 90% of your plan for success and sticking to your health and weight goals.  It's ironic, isn't it? We spend so much time getting ready for social events, picking out the perfect outfit, doing our hair and makeup, getting our nails done, but we rarely give a thought to how we'll handle the eating and drinking part of the event. We just hope we behave ourselves or that we'll “be good”. But hoping to behave in a social situation with tanilizing food and drink and people urging us to eat, my friends, is like taking a butter knife to a showdown. It's not enough. So in today's episode, let's get you prepared and armed with a solid strategy for your next social event. I'll be talking about how to prepare to manage yourself as well as those friends of yours who want to keep plying you with food and drink. Grab your party favor and come on in!   ANNOUNCING The SocialLIGHT Toolkit Hypnosis and Mindset for Healthier Social Eating The SocialLIGHT Toolkit – Your all in one mindset resource for mastering weight conscious social eating – Learn more here. Introductory Discount $80 OFF when you use the code SOCIAL at Check out!   A SPECIAL COMBO DEAL   The SocialLIGHT Toolkit & Emotional Eating ToolkitLearn more here. Save more than 50% when you get both!   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… A social light coaching session just for you! The Social Facilitation of eating. The 88% of our brain, what it encompasses, and how it affects us during gatherings.   Links Mentioned in the Episode: The SocialLight Toolkit The SocialLight Toolkit and Emotional Eating Toolkit Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD :  Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies  

I hear it all the time from students and clients: a single phrase that can take away your power and focus your mind in the wrong way, potentially sabotaging your weight loss results. Intrigued? Join me in today's episode of the Thin Thinking Podcast to discover what this phrase is and how you can avoid its pitfalls. Your journey to a healthier you starts here! Tune in and quench your curiosity. Come on in!   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… The sabotaging phrase. Why is this sabotaging phrase so seductive that people trying to lose weight always use and say it. How to stay in the present and avoid the sabotaging phrase.     Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD :  Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies  

Chapter 1What is SleepIn the intriguing book "Sleep" by Nick Littlehales, readers are invited to rethink their approach to rest. Littlehales, a sports sleep coach, dismantles the traditional eight-hour sleep myth and introduces the revolutionary concept of the sleep cycle system. The R90 technique, as he calls it, suggests personalizing cycles to vastly enhance the quality of sleep. Not only does the book dive into how to structure these cycles, but it also offers practical tips on creating the ideal sleep environment and habits, influenced by Littlehales' work with top athletes. This engaging guide transforms sleep from a nightly challenge into a dynamic performance tool, promising readers not just rest, but rejuvenation and peak human performance. Whether you're a professional athlete or a usual worker, "Sleep" unlocks the secrets to turning rest into your greatest ally.Chapter 2 Meet the Writer of SleepNick Littlehales, in his discourse on sleep, effectively employs a clear, engaging, and persuasive writing style to discuss its significance. His language is accessible yet authoritative, ensuring that concepts relating to sleep science are comprehensible to a broad audience. Littlehales often uses vivid imagery and practical examples, enhancing the relatability and impact of his messages. This approach not only helps in conveying the intricate details of sleep mechanics but also emphasizes its pivotal role in overall health and well-being. His ability to intertwaddle personal anecdotes with scientific data adds a personal touch that connects with readers, making the subject matter resonate on a deeper emotional level.Chapter 3 Deeper Understanding of SleepSleep, a universal and essential human activity, has profoundly influenced literature, culture, and society in various ways. Influence on Literature:Sleep has been a significant theme in literature across centuries and has often been used metaphorically to explore subjects like death, ignorance, and oblivity, or rejuvenation, and enlightenment. 1. Shakespeare's works often delve into the theme of sleep, from the chaotic sleep patterns in "Macbeth," symbolizing guilt and torment, to the rejuvenating sleep in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" that resolves the play's conflicts and symbolizes renewal. 2. Romantic poetry such as by Samuel Taylor Coleridge or John Keats often equates sleep to a state of peace or escapism, reflective of their larger themes of nature and sublime experiences.3. Modern literature sees sleep as both a plot and a narrative device. For example, in science fiction, sleep is explored in the context of suspended animation (cryosleep) in interstellar travel narratives. Influence on Culture:Cultural perceptions of sleep have shifted significantly throughout history and differ markedly across societies:1. Ancient cultures such as in Greece and Rome had divinities dedicated to sleep, like Hypnos, emphasizing its importance to the human condition.2. Industrial Revolution marked a drastic change in sleep patterns as societies adopted a more regimented time structure to suit factory work schedules, moving away from the segmented sleep patterns of pre-industrial times.3. 21st-century technology and culture face challenges like blue light from screens affecting sleep cycles, yet there's a growing cultural trend emphasizing the importance of sleep, evidenced by the rise in popularity of sleep trackers and a market surge in products like weighted blankets and specialized mattresses aimed at improving sleep quality. Impact on Society:1. Psychological and Health Implications: Contemporary research underscores sleep's critical role in memory retention, emotional regulation, and cognitive abilities, influencing educational approaches and workplace policies.2. Productivity and

Ever feel like you're always losing the battle against temptation?  It's a common struggle, but what if I told you there's a way to avoid the fight altogether? In our latest episode of the Thin Thinking podcast, I'll share three powerful environmental and mindset strategies to help you steer clear of cravings and resist those tempting sweets and salty snacks that throw us off track.  You can gain control over your impulses—you just need to know how to harness it. Join me as I reveal how to take control and keep those cravings at bay.  Toss that temptation in the freezer and come on in!   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… The problem we face with our willpower. The weakest control among the three mind control techniques. Tips on how to stimulus proof your environment.   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD :  Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

Do we ever wake up one day and we have finally arrived when it comes to our weight?  The world of dieting sets us up to think – be good on a diet, suffer in the short-term, lose the weight, and if you are really good then you get the prize... POOF!! You are done dieting forever– you can now stay at your thin ideal weight and can jog off into the sunset through the crashing waves and the story fades to black and the final message on the screen is– and she lived happily and skinnily ever after. Hey, that would be nice! But the road to lasting success is less about the short-term deprivation and being good and more about you getting on your own team and creating and playing the long game of lasting success.  Once you come at it from a mindset of transformation rather than deprivation–you will see that you can break free from the self-sabotage and self-abuse that usually comes with trying for the short-term diet fixes. Today, in the thin thinking podcast, we are going to explore how changing the mindset game of weight management from the short-term self punishing quick fix, to the long-term journey of self-leading into lasting results can make all the difference in your weight and your life– so put your player on board and let's get started!   Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD: Shift Out Of Sugar Cravings   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… The problem with short-term diets and regimes.  The long game mindset: what it is and how it works. The short-term weight loss mindset: what it is and how it works.   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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Did you know that between 25% to 45% of women experience urinary incontinence at some point in their lives?  It's a common yet often underreported issue, especially as we age. In fact, around 50% of women over 65 face this challenge. In episode 160 of the Thin Thinking Podcast, we delve into this important topic with our returning guest, the esteemed Kegel Queen, Alyce Adams.  We're excited to shed light on urinary incontinence, its various types, and its significant impact on daily life. From exploring the stigma surrounding incontinence to offering practical tips for management and prevention, Alyce shares invaluable insights.  This conversation isn't just informative; it's empowering. Together, we'll navigate through this aspect of health and wellness, dispelling myths and providing actionable advice. So join us as we bid farewell to the inconvenience of sneeze pee and embrace a healthier, more confident you.  Come on in!   Review Contest – Chance to Win a FREE Live Shift Process! Write a review of the Thin Thinking podcast on your podcast platform and send us a photo of the review on the platform. We will send you a coupon for a free hypnosis download and you will be in the drawing for a FREE seat in the upcoming Spring 2024 LIVE Shift Process! Write a review on your favorite podcast platform. Take a screenshot of the review. Send it to support@shiftweightmastery.com. Get a coupon code for a FREE Shift Hypnosis download. Be entered into the drawing for a LIVE Shift Weight Mastery Process.   Visit Kegel Queen's Website for amazing resources for your pevlic floor health-and free masterclasses. This is an amazing resource center!   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Who is Alyce, what does she do, and how did she become the Kegel Queen. The truth about doing Kegel exercises.  Major things that might cause urinary incontinence.    Links Mentioned in the Episode: Kegel Queen's Website Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

The gods are fighting and a family of three are they only ones who can save the day! Plus a Major Spoiler for Cobra Commander #3, The Holy Roller from Image Comics returns, and we get a glimpse of things to come When the Blood Has Dried #1 from Mad Cave Studios Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN COBRA COMMANDER #3 Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Andrea Milana Publisher: Skybound Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: March 20, 2024 Cobra Commander isn't the only one looking to harness the alien energy source known as Energon. That means he has to either take control of the new organization he's encountered... or destroy them. [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3VmGNvN MATTHEW THE HOLY ROLLER #5 Writer: Rick Remender/Joe Trohman/Andy Samberg Artist: Morena DiNisio Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: March 20, 2024 Levi infiltrates a secret meeting of neo-no-goodniks and discovers a resurrected 20th-century supervillain with a sinister sales pitch, forcing the Holy Roller to offer his own teeth-shattering sermon of justice! Action! Intrigue! Double-cross and vitamin pills! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3ILyUIO RODRIGO WHEN THE BLOOD HAS DRIED #1 Writer: Gary Moloney Artist: Daniel Romero Ulloa Publisher: Mad Cave Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: April 10, 2024 Years ago, a stranger came to Carraig an Bhun, a little town on the edge of the Southern Territories. The locals eventually came to see this "blow-in," Meabh of Cklonia, as one of their own. Now, Meabh has taken over as proprietor of The Lough Inn, finding a semblance of peace after a lifetime of adventuring...however, the proposed opening of a branch of the Adventurers' Guild risks dragging her past into the present. What would the townsfolk do if they discovered their beloved barkeep was once part of a ruthless band of rogue sell-swords masquerading as noble heroes? It's a tragic tale of loss and redemption that asks what's left behind long after the bodies are buried and When the Blood Has Dried. [rating: 2.5/5] DISCUSSION CLOUDIA AND REX Volume 1 Writers: Ulises Farinas, Erick Freitas Artist: Daniel Irizarri Publisher: Lion Forge Comics Release Date: November 2017 After losing their dad, 12-year-old Cloudia and her kid sister Rex are taken on a road trip by their mother, who is having a hard time dealing with the stress of sudden single-motherhood. When their car is blasted off the road by a strange bolt from the sky, the kids find themselves with strange abilities―Cloudia has super strength and Rex is . . . a woolly rhino. It seems they've been possessed by two twin gods, Thanatos and Hypnos, who are fleeing the god-realm which is being overtaken by The High Waveform, a single consuming entity. Their mission is to use the girls to ferry the remaining fleeing gods to the World Tree, where a new realm of gods can be reborn. It's all a lot for a 12 year old to fully appreciate until the weight of the responsibility catches up with her. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4aiVynM CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

The gods are fighting and a family of three are they only ones who can save the day! Plus a Major Spoiler for Cobra Commander #3, The Holy Roller from Image Comics returns, and we get a glimpse of things to come When the Blood Has Dried #1 from Mad Cave Studios Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN COBRA COMMANDER #3 Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Andrea Milana Publisher: Skybound Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: March 20, 2024 Cobra Commander isn't the only one looking to harness the alien energy source known as Energon. That means he has to either take control of the new organization he's encountered... or destroy them. [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3VmGNvN MATTHEW THE HOLY ROLLER #5 Writer: Rick Remender/Joe Trohman/Andy Samberg Artist: Morena DiNisio Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: March 20, 2024 Levi infiltrates a secret meeting of neo-no-goodniks and discovers a resurrected 20th-century supervillain with a sinister sales pitch, forcing the Holy Roller to offer his own teeth-shattering sermon of justice! Action! Intrigue! Double-cross and vitamin pills! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3ILyUIO RODRIGO WHEN THE BLOOD HAS DRIED #1 Writer: Gary Moloney Artist: Daniel Romero Ulloa Publisher: Mad Cave Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: April 10, 2024 Years ago, a stranger came to Carraig an Bhun, a little town on the edge of the Southern Territories. The locals eventually came to see this "blow-in," Meabh of Cklonia, as one of their own. Now, Meabh has taken over as proprietor of The Lough Inn, finding a semblance of peace after a lifetime of adventuring...however, the proposed opening of a branch of the Adventurers' Guild risks dragging her past into the present. What would the townsfolk do if they discovered their beloved barkeep was once part of a ruthless band of rogue sell-swords masquerading as noble heroes? It's a tragic tale of loss and redemption that asks what's left behind long after the bodies are buried and When the Blood Has Dried. [rating: 2.5/5] DISCUSSION CLOUDIA AND REX Volume 1 Writers: Ulises Farinas, Erick Freitas Artist: Daniel Irizarri Publisher: Lion Forge Comics Release Date: November 2017 After losing their dad, 12-year-old Cloudia and her kid sister Rex are taken on a road trip by their mother, who is having a hard time dealing with the stress of sudden single-motherhood. When their car is blasted off the road by a strange bolt from the sky, the kids find themselves with strange abilities―Cloudia has super strength and Rex is . . . a woolly rhino. It seems they've been possessed by two twin gods, Thanatos and Hypnos, who are fleeing the god-realm which is being overtaken by The High Waveform, a single consuming entity. Their mission is to use the girls to ferry the remaining fleeing gods to the World Tree, where a new realm of gods can be reborn. It's all a lot for a 12 year old to fully appreciate until the weight of the responsibility catches up with her. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4aiVynM CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!  

«Car le sommeil, ayant fermé leurs paupières, fait oublier à tous les hommes les biens et les maux», écrivait Homère dans L'Odyssée. Pour s'initier aux mystères du sommeil, les Grecs s'adressaient à deux dieux: Hypnos, dieu du sommeil, frère jumeau de Thanatos, dieu de la mort, tous deux fils de Nyx, déesse de la nuit. L'un est apprécié, l'autre craint. Ensemble, les deux génies ailés partent accomplir leur mission.Alors qu'elle commençait une nouvelle vie, Amélia s'est retrouvée face à Thanatos. Mais qui sait comment une nuit peut finir, quand la frontière entre le sommeil et le repos éternel est si fine?L'histoire d'Amélia a été recueillie par Adélaïde Ténaglia.Transfert est produit et réalisé par Slate Podcasts.Direction éditoriale: Christophe CarronDirection de la production: Sarah KoskievicDirection artistique: Benjamin Saeptem HoursProduction éditoriale: Sarah Koskievic et Benjamin Saeptem HoursPrise de son, montage et habillage musical: Victor BenhamouMusique: Moon Rider - Camille BallonL'introduction a été écrite par Sarah Koskievic. Elle est lue par Aurélie Rodrigues.Retrouvez Transfert tous les jeudis sur Slate.fr et sur votre application d'écoute. Découvrez aussi Transfert Club, l'offre premium de Transfert. Deux fois par mois, Transfert Club donne accès à du contenu exclusif, des histoires inédites et les coulisses de vos épisodes préférés. Pour vous abonner, rendez-vous sur slate.fr/transfertclub.Pour proposer une histoire, vous pouvez nous envoyer un mail à l'adresse transfert@slate.fr