Podcasts about imagining

In this episode, we welcome acclaimed writer, psychologist, and intellectual Gündüz Vassaf, whose work spans 17 published books blending literature, philosophy, and psychology. Author of the bestselling "Prisoners of Ourselves: Totalitarianism in Everyday Life" and his more recent novel "The Painter's Rebellion," Vassaf explores with us what it means to imagine Turkey, to be ‘Turkish' and to be part of a community in the context of some of the world's greatest challenges, such as global warming, Artificial Intelligence and an increasingly polarised political landscape. Date of episode recording: 2025-05-19T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:35:58 Language of episode: English Presenter:Dr. Sertaç Sehlikoglu; Meryem Zișan Köker; Hazal Aydın Guests: Gündüz Vassaf Producer: Dr. Sertaç Sehlikoglu; Meryem Zișan Köker; Hazal Aydın. Edited by Alexander Pymm Transcription link: https://www.takhayyulproject.com/takhayyul-podcast-youtube

The animated TV series Pantheon (streaming on Netflix) asks what if you could upload your mind to the Internet? Would still be human? Would we create a virtual paradise where everyone got to live forever? Or would we find new and more sophisticated ways to destroy each other? I talk with Pantheon showrunner Craig Silverstein and Ken Liu, the author of The Hidden Girl and Other Stories, which the TV show is based on. We discuss how they adapted a series of loosely interconnected stories into a tightly plotted two-season arc, and all the ways in which society would change if uploading our minds becomes a viable technology. Featuring readings by actress Eunice Wong. This week's episode is sponsored by The Perfect Jean, ButcherBox and Hims. Our listeners get 15% off your first order plus free shipping, free returns and free exchanges at theperfectjean.nyc with promo code IMAGINARY15 at checkout.   ButcherBox is offering our listeners $20 off their first box and free protein for a year. Go to ButcherBox.com/imaginary to get this limited time offer. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/IMAGINARY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SCRIPTURE- Jeremiah 13:7"So I went to the Euphrates and dug a linen loincloth out of the hole where I had hidden it, but now it was rotting and falling apart. The loincloth was good for nothing."REFLECTION- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- "Imagining" Instrumental- "We Are Many Parts" InstrumentalNOTES-

Join me (Alex Heeney) on a journey through three films I programmed inside Reel Ruminators — a British political thriller, an Indigenous Canadian documentary, and a queer South African drama — and discover how their contrasts actually illuminate one another.  By the end of this episode, you'll see how exploring differences between films can reshape your own viewing of film as an art form.

Authoritarianism can't happen here, you say. Look around. Open your eyes. No one is safe. Dissent is being criminalized. People are being arrested without due process. When Trump was asked if it was his job to uphold the Constitution, he said, "I don't know." Claudia de la Cruz says, “Trump and his cabinet full of billionaires are waging an all-out war on our communities. From slashing thousands of jobs to massively defunding critical programs that many working-class people rely on to survive. At this critical moment, we can't simply lie down and allow his administration to roll back all the rights that our people's movements have won. Now is the time to organize our communities and stand up to fight back!” In these dark times, we cannot be bystanders. We must resist and imagine and create a new world where peace, equality, dignity and justice are the norm. Recorded at KGNU.

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We can't wait to experience miracles with you!   Welcome to a new episode of the Future Generations Podcast! In this eye-opening conversation, we're joined by Catherine Edwards, a holistic biologist and natural health practitioner for both humans and animals.Catherine shares her journey from working in environmental management to uncovering the deep connections between soil health, the microbiome, and chronic illness that are often observed in animals long before humans. She dives into animal communication (yes, telepathy is real!), the dangers of glyphosate and toxins, and how cancel culture and mass programming keep us from the truth. This episode is for anyone questioning mainstream narratives, seeking holistic health solutions, or curious about the unseen intelligence of animals. If you're ready to challenge your beliefs and embrace radical self-healing, this conversation is a must-listen.   Highlights: "Animals show us the issues quicker. Something might show up in a horse at 10 that wouldn't show up in a human until their fifties."   "One horse told me their owner was pregnant before she'd even told her partner. Animals are that aware of our energy."   "When you are feeling fit and vibrant, you are much less easy to control. Are you brave enough to speak your truth?" "We don't need to know everything to speak up. We just need to stop pretending we don't see what's right in front of us."   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:00 Why Animals Heal Faster Than Humans 07:15 Miraculous Recoveries with Natural Methods 11:00 Animal Communication and Intuition 15:00 What Is Iridology? 24:00 Mass Programming and Modern Stress 31:00 Cancel Culture in the Truth Movement 39:00 The Legacy of Dr. Andrew Wakefield 43:45 Red Flags in the Freedom Movement 51:00 Imagining a Healing Future   Resources:   Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom  Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/    Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc  Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/  About Catherine Edwards: Catherine Edwards is a Holistic Biologist, natural health practitioner, and host of The Live-Love-Learn Podcast. With a degree in Biology, a Master's in Business Studies, and over 20 years of experience supporting both animals and humans, she blends modern science with nature's wisdom to get to the root causes of dis-ease and imbalance — physically, emotionally, and energetically.   After a varied corporate career in telecoms, business, and environmental management, Catherine followed her deep-rooted love for animals and nature into holistic health. Since launching her Deprogrammed podcast series in 2020, she's connected with thought leaders and truth-seekers worldwide to explore what's really making us — and our animals — sick, stressed, and disconnected.   Catherine is known for making complex topics — from Redox signalling and nervous system healing to mindset, mind control, and critical thinking — practical and accessible. Her mission remains the same: to help people and animals reclaim their sovereignty and thrive — physically, emotionally, and energetically. 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As temperatures and sea levels rise, the effects of climate change are being felt in weather patterns, natural disasters, and in both public and personal mental health. We talk with Dr. Caroline Carney, President of Behavioral Health and Chief Medical Officer at Magellan Health in Phoenix about the connection between your mind and the dire conditions Earth is facing. She says the damage is being done by the traumatic effects of fires, floods, and other severe weather incidents but also by the gnawing anxiety that the future holds more extreme and changing conditions that we'll have to deal with in ever-increasing amounts. Dr. Carney offers advice on what you can do as an individual to understand and address what's happening and she offers insight into how the medical community is doing with confronting these crises.Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun.Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com!Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org.Depresh Mode is on BlueSky, Instagram, Substack, and you can join our Preshies Facebook group. Help is available right away.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALKCrisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines

Christianity is often considered prevalent when it comes to defining the key values of late antique society, whereas 'feeling connected to the Roman past' is commonly regarded as an add-on for cultivated elites.  Roman Identity and Lived Religion: Baptismal Art in Late Antiquity (Cambridge UP, 2025) demonstrates the significant impact of popular Roman culture on the religious identity of common Christians from the fifth to the seventh century in the Mediterranean world. Baptism is central to the formation of Christian identity. The decoration of baptisteries reveals that traditional Roman culture persisted as an integral component of Christian identity in various communities. In their baptisteries, Christians visually and spatially evoked their links to Roman and, at times, even pagan traditions. A close examination of visual and material sources in North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and Italy shows that baptisteries served roles beyond mere conduits to Christian orthodoxy. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Stefanie Lenk is a postdoc the university of Göttingen, and she's held other postdocs and fellowship at the Universities of Bern and Hamburg. And she, along with Jaś Elsner, was Curator at the Ashmolean's of the international exhibition “Imagining the Divine: Art and the Rise of World Religions. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Christianity is often considered prevalent when it comes to defining the key values of late antique society, whereas 'feeling connected to the Roman past' is commonly regarded as an add-on for cultivated elites.  Roman Identity and Lived Religion: Baptismal Art in Late Antiquity (Cambridge UP, 2025) demonstrates the significant impact of popular Roman culture on the religious identity of common Christians from the fifth to the seventh century in the Mediterranean world. Baptism is central to the formation of Christian identity. The decoration of baptisteries reveals that traditional Roman culture persisted as an integral component of Christian identity in various communities. In their baptisteries, Christians visually and spatially evoked their links to Roman and, at times, even pagan traditions. A close examination of visual and material sources in North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and Italy shows that baptisteries served roles beyond mere conduits to Christian orthodoxy. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Stefanie Lenk is a postdoc the university of Göttingen, and she's held other postdocs and fellowship at the Universities of Bern and Hamburg. And she, along with Jaś Elsner, was Curator at the Ashmolean's of the international exhibition “Imagining the Divine: Art and the Rise of World Religions. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christianity is often considered prevalent when it comes to defining the key values of late antique society, whereas 'feeling connected to the Roman past' is commonly regarded as an add-on for cultivated elites.  Roman Identity and Lived Religion: Baptismal Art in Late Antiquity (Cambridge UP, 2025) demonstrates the significant impact of popular Roman culture on the religious identity of common Christians from the fifth to the seventh century in the Mediterranean world. Baptism is central to the formation of Christian identity. The decoration of baptisteries reveals that traditional Roman culture persisted as an integral component of Christian identity in various communities. In their baptisteries, Christians visually and spatially evoked their links to Roman and, at times, even pagan traditions. A close examination of visual and material sources in North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and Italy shows that baptisteries served roles beyond mere conduits to Christian orthodoxy. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Stefanie Lenk is a postdoc the university of Göttingen, and she's held other postdocs and fellowship at the Universities of Bern and Hamburg. And she, along with Jaś Elsner, was Curator at the Ashmolean's of the international exhibition “Imagining the Divine: Art and the Rise of World Religions. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

Christianity is often considered prevalent when it comes to defining the key values of late antique society, whereas 'feeling connected to the Roman past' is commonly regarded as an add-on for cultivated elites.  Roman Identity and Lived Religion: Baptismal Art in Late Antiquity (Cambridge UP, 2025) demonstrates the significant impact of popular Roman culture on the religious identity of common Christians from the fifth to the seventh century in the Mediterranean world. Baptism is central to the formation of Christian identity. The decoration of baptisteries reveals that traditional Roman culture persisted as an integral component of Christian identity in various communities. In their baptisteries, Christians visually and spatially evoked their links to Roman and, at times, even pagan traditions. A close examination of visual and material sources in North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and Italy shows that baptisteries served roles beyond mere conduits to Christian orthodoxy. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Stefanie Lenk is a postdoc the university of Göttingen, and she's held other postdocs and fellowship at the Universities of Bern and Hamburg. And she, along with Jaś Elsner, was Curator at the Ashmolean's of the international exhibition “Imagining the Divine: Art and the Rise of World Religions. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/italian-studies

Christianity is often considered prevalent when it comes to defining the key values of late antique society, whereas 'feeling connected to the Roman past' is commonly regarded as an add-on for cultivated elites.  Roman Identity and Lived Religion: Baptismal Art in Late Antiquity (Cambridge UP, 2025) demonstrates the significant impact of popular Roman culture on the religious identity of common Christians from the fifth to the seventh century in the Mediterranean world. Baptism is central to the formation of Christian identity. The decoration of baptisteries reveals that traditional Roman culture persisted as an integral component of Christian identity in various communities. In their baptisteries, Christians visually and spatially evoked their links to Roman and, at times, even pagan traditions. A close examination of visual and material sources in North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and Italy shows that baptisteries served roles beyond mere conduits to Christian orthodoxy. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Stefanie Lenk is a postdoc the university of Göttingen, and she's held other postdocs and fellowship at the Universities of Bern and Hamburg. And she, along with Jaś Elsner, was Curator at the Ashmolean's of the international exhibition “Imagining the Divine: Art and the Rise of World Religions. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston

Christianity is often considered prevalent when it comes to defining the key values of late antique society, whereas 'feeling connected to the Roman past' is commonly regarded as an add-on for cultivated elites.  Roman Identity and Lived Religion: Baptismal Art in Late Antiquity (Cambridge UP, 2025) demonstrates the significant impact of popular Roman culture on the religious identity of common Christians from the fifth to the seventh century in the Mediterranean world. Baptism is central to the formation of Christian identity. The decoration of baptisteries reveals that traditional Roman culture persisted as an integral component of Christian identity in various communities. In their baptisteries, Christians visually and spatially evoked their links to Roman and, at times, even pagan traditions. A close examination of visual and material sources in North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and Italy shows that baptisteries served roles beyond mere conduits to Christian orthodoxy. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Stefanie Lenk is a postdoc the university of Göttingen, and she's held other postdocs and fellowship at the Universities of Bern and Hamburg. And she, along with Jaś Elsner, was Curator at the Ashmolean's of the international exhibition “Imagining the Divine: Art and the Rise of World Religions. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christianity is often considered prevalent when it comes to defining the key values of late antique society, whereas 'feeling connected to the Roman past' is commonly regarded as an add-on for cultivated elites.  Roman Identity and Lived Religion: Baptismal Art in Late Antiquity (Cambridge UP, 2025) demonstrates the significant impact of popular Roman culture on the religious identity of common Christians from the fifth to the seventh century in the Mediterranean world. Baptism is central to the formation of Christian identity. The decoration of baptisteries reveals that traditional Roman culture persisted as an integral component of Christian identity in various communities. In their baptisteries, Christians visually and spatially evoked their links to Roman and, at times, even pagan traditions. A close examination of visual and material sources in North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and Italy shows that baptisteries served roles beyond mere conduits to Christian orthodoxy. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Stefanie Lenk is a postdoc the university of Göttingen, and she's held other postdocs and fellowship at the Universities of Bern and Hamburg. And she, along with Jaś Elsner, was Curator at the Ashmolean's of the international exhibition “Imagining the Divine: Art and the Rise of World Religions. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

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Gov. Josh Shapiro is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture over its attempt to cancel a federally funded food purchasing program. Fewer recipients will get farmers market vouchers this summer and their distribution has been delayed. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says that’s because the federal government is holding back money appropriated for the vouchers. State Senators on both sides of the aisle agree something helpful could be done with leftover money in campaign accounts. A key committee is advancing a bill to allow that extra money to be donated to nonprofits. An explosion was reported at Shell’s ethane cracker in Beaver County Wednesday afternoon. The State Library is offering a chance to imagine what Harrisburg's Old Eighth Ward looked like over 100 years ago. The U.S. Department of Energy is ordering an oil and gas power plant in southeastern PA to keep its turbines running through the hottest summer months as a precaution against electricity shortfalls in the mid-Atlantic grid. Cumberland County is a step closer to what would be its first data center. And Pennsylvania's cyber charter schools would see their funding cut under a bill passed by the state House this week. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seasons of suffering can take so much from us—our health, a loved one, our sense of security. There's a more expansive loss that runs through all those other kinds of loss: we lose our ability to imagine a good future. We only remember pain and hurt, which means we anticipate a future filled with more pain and hurt. I don't think it has to be this way. Even when the worst things happen, it's possible to dream new dreams. And it's possible to imagine a good future for ourselves and for the people we love.Today we're talking to a woman on the leading edge of imagining—and creating—good futures. Amy Julia Becker is an author, speaker, and one of my very favorite thought leaders in the faith and disability space. Hours after giving birth to her first daughter, Princeton grad Amy Julia received the unexpected news that her little girl had an intellectual disability. Amy Julia's lived experience paired with her brilliant mind and love of Jesus make her an invaluable guide as you and I take the next step toward a future filled with hope.Here's what you'll take away from this conversation:A refreshing redefinition of “the good life”One thing you can do when life takes a totally unexpected turnProof that the life you didn't expect can still be a life you loveTons of practical resources and recommendations for taking your next stepIf you need inspiration to begin imagining a good future, this episode is for you.Show Notes:The GoodHard Story Ep. 94 with Dr. John Swinton - https://pod.link/1496882479/episode/565eb21c7e2a0b580d942c64560f312fA Good and Perfect Gift: Faith, Expectations, and a Little Girl Named Penny by Amy Julia Becker - https://a.co/d/hHW7XfsHope Heals Camp - https://hopeheals.com/camp/The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World by Andy Crouch - https://a.co/d/hpkQxOOThe GoodHard Story Ep. 98 with Philip Yancey - https://pod.link/1496882479/episode/7ff1ca2eb98b273f3d5479dc5504d9f3Where the Light Fell: A Memoir by Philip Yancey - https://pod.link/1496882479/episode/7ff1ca2eb98b273f3d5479dc5504d9f3Re-Imagining Family Life with Disabilities Workshop - https://amyjuliabecker.com/workshop/The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children by Alison Gopnick - https://a.co/d/70JXPiSAmy Julia's Substack - https://amyjuliabecker.substack.com/Amy Julia's podcast - https://amyjuliabecker.com/podcast/Amy Julia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amyjuliabecker/Scriptures referenced in this episode:***There's so much more to the story. For more messages of hope, free resources, and opportunities to connect with me, visit https://hopeheals.com/katherine.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/⁠Subscribe to The GoodHard Story Podcast!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-hard-story-podcast/id1496882479Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OYz6G9Q2tNNVOX9YSdmFb?si=043bd6b10a664bebWant a little hope in your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up for the Hope Note⁠⁠, our twice-a-month digest of only the good stuff, like reflections from Katherine and a curated digest of the Internet's most redemptive content: https://hopeheals.com/hopenoteGet to know us:⁠⁠Hope Heals⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/⁠⁠Hope Heals Camp⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/camp⁠⁠Mend Coffee⁠⁠: https://www.mendcoffee.org/Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/

BA Fam, Buckle up! This week’s episode is a ride. Mandi sits down with author Cebo Campbell to talk about his debut novel “Sky Full of Elephants”, a bold, emotional story that begins with every white person in North America vanishing and unfolds into a layered exploration of Blackness, identity, and healing. Cebo opens up about the personal roots of the story, the inspiration behind its unforgettable characters, and how fiction helps us imagine freedom. He also shares his journey from broke front desk clerk to building a million-dollar creative agency and why giving yourself permission to fail might be the key to your best work. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: -The real-life microaggression that inspired the title *Sky Full of Elephants* -What it’s like to grow up biracial in a 98% white town—and how that shows up in fiction -The power of water, lavender, and legacy in Black storytelling -Cebo’s career pivot from college football to creative strategy to published author -Why writing a bad book might be the first step to writing a great one

Anorexia isn't just a teen or young adult diagnosis. For many people, it's resurfacing or emerging for the first time in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne explores the resurgence of anorexia in midlife through a neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, and sensory-attuned lens. We unpack why these restrictive patterns may return (or appear for the first time), how anorexia often presents differently later in life, and what kind of support can actually help. Whether you are navigating body image distress, a changing identity, hormonal shifts, grief, or caregiving burnout—this conversation will help you feel seen, validated, and not alone.

Engaging your team as a leader is a relatively new idea.  When I first started work in the early 70s, none of my bosses spent a nanosecond thinking about they could engage their staff as a leader.  What they were thinking about was catching mistakes, incompetence, error and willful negligence, before these problems went nuclear.  That meant micro managing everyone.  “Management by walking around” meant checking up on people.  The construct was that the team were problematic and the boss needed to have forensic skills to stop problems escalating.  That was the age of the hero boss, who was the best at everything, knew more than everyone else and could do it all.  That won't fly today because technology has made business so much more complex.  Back in 1971 Nobel Laureate Herbert Simon noted, “ a wealth of information would create a poverty of attention”.  This is where we bosses are today, with hand held devices which keep us permanently connected through the flood release valves of the internet.  We are time poor, handling trouble aplenty, struggling to keep up with market shifts and spending too much time on Clubhouse.  What this translates into is bosses are too busy to engage their staff properly.  Unlike the 70s when it wasn't a “thing”, engagement is known today and expected.  We are doing a poor job by design today rather than through brutal ignorance.  There are three useful foundation tools we can apply to spark the process of engaging our staff. Engagement levels are closely calibrated with how well the direction, values and culture of the organisation synchronise with those of the individuals in the team.  Here is the tricky bit – how well informed is the busy, busy boss about the team members' agreement with the firm's direction, their value set and the culture they want for their workplaces? This is where the “poverty of attention” kicks in and bosses don't know much about their team, because they never ask. There is scant time for asking questions when you are busy raining orders down like missiles on the team.  We can create connections with our team members by asking factual questions about where they were raised, how many in their family, where they went to university, etc.  We may find commonalities of experience or gain insights into what has made this team member the person they are today. We need to have this information as a base, but we need to go deeper to help us understand the way they think.  That means using causative questions.  These are enquiries such as, “why did you choose to study geography at university” or “why did you choose to join that company” or “why did you get involved with parachute jumping as a hobby?”.  You get the idea.  These questions reveal motives for decisions and inform about priorities. The third tool is asking value-based questions.  Our values drive our decisions and carve out our behaviour.  For companies this is often where the wheels come off. The rhetoric about what the company stands for and the leadership behaviours don't line up.  There is nothing like tough times to reveal the firm and the boss's true colours. These are not immediate questions we would ask, because they can feel intrusive.  Imagining you will engage someone by getting to know them better and leading off with a question such as “tell me about a turning point in your life” is not going to have the desired effect.  We need to be building the trust over time and once we have gotten to know them reasonably well, we can then ask deeper questions.  We can enquire, “thinking back to the way things have gone in your life, would you do things differently?” or “what have been the high points of your accomplishments so far?”, etc.  Things are in constant flux and a conversation held eighteen months ago may have been overtaken by a series of events in the meantime.  So we have to have to make chances to keep engaging with our team to keep up to date on where they are in their thinking, what are their current primary values and recent experiences. Less time on Clubhouse and more chatting with the team will do a lot more for the engagement of your people and will help to drive toward achieving the organisations goals.

As a female entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in UX, development, and machine learning, I thought I had finally earned my place in the tech world. But after being rejected by the AI4 conference—not once, but three times—as a startup founder, a speaker, and an influencer, I was reminded that doing everything right still isn't enough when you don't fit the mold.In this episode, I open up about what it feels like to be a woman in tech who takes up space—physically, professionally, and unapologetically—and still gets shut out. I share the pain of rejection, the invisible barriers that still exist, and the emotional toll of constantly having to prove you belong.This isn't a complaint. It's a conversation we need to have.If you're a woman—or anyone—who's ever felt excluded not because of your ability, but because of your identity, this episode is for you.Check out the show notes at BeckyBeachShow.com.

Summary:In this conversation, the hosts delve into the implications of current technology, particularly focusing on data privacy and the role of companies like Palantir. They discuss the potential consequences of extensive data collection by the government, the integration of AI in data analysis, and the impact of social media on public perception. The conversation also explores an alternative history where the US engages with the Middle East solely through business rather than military intervention, highlighting the economic ramifications of war. Finally, they touch on the future of digital privacy and the potential shift towards a cashless society.Takeaways:Palantir Technologies is a key player in data analytics for government and commercial use.Integrating AI with data analytics can revolutionize how data is processed and understood.Extensive data collection raises significant privacy concerns for citizens.Social media serves as a double-edged sword, providing real-time information but also fostering misinformation.Imagining a world where the US engages with the Middle East through trade could lead to a more stable geopolitical landscape.Military spending is a significant economic burden that could be redirected towards domestic needs.The future of currency may lean towards digital and blockchain technologies, impacting traditional cash usage.Understanding the implications of data privacy is crucial in the digital age.The addictive nature of social media can hinder real-world interactions and perceptions.Addressing basic societal issues could alleviate tensions and improve public trust. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Upgrade America Podcast01:23 Exploring Palantir Technologies and Data Privacy Concerns04:01 Trump's Data Integration Project with Palantir08:31 The Role of AI in Data Collection and Privacy11:44 Debate on Iran's Nuclear Capabilities and US Foreign Policy16:43 Imagining a Business-First Approach in the Middle East20:52 The Cost of War and Military Business25:27 Navigating the Digital Age and Privacy Concerns

In this episode, we are hosting Professor Ioanna Sitaridou, Professor of Spanish and Historical Linguistics at the University of Cambridge and co director of the Cambridge Centre for Greek Studies.  Professor Sitaridou is widely known for her pioneering work in the study and preservation of languages, including her ongoing with the Romeyka Project, which aims to document and spread awareness of the now-endangered Greek dialect, spoken in Northern Anatolia. https://www.takhayyulproject.com/takhayyul-podcast-youtube Date of episode recording: 2024-11-08T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:40:09 Language of episode: English Presenter:Dr. Sertaç Sehlikoglu; Meryem Zișan Köker; Hazal Aydın Guests: Professor Ioanna Sitaridou Producer: Dr. Sertaç Sehlikoglu; Meryem Zișan Köker; Hazal Aydın. Edited by Alexander Pymm

Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4dDbMuy In this thought-provoking episode of Insights Unlocked, Jason Giles sits down with Lisa Kay Solomon—designer in residence at Stanford's d.school, bestselling author, and strategic foresight expert—to explore how leaders can better prepare for an uncertain and rapidly evolving future. Lisa shares insights from her 20+ years in scenario planning and design, reflecting on the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it highlighted the critical need for imagination, empathy, and long-term thinking in leadership. She discusses the value of futures thinking in education and business, emphasizing how anticipatory leadership, scenario planning, and rapid prototyping can help organizations build resilience and stay ahead of disruption. Whether you're leading a team, crafting customer experiences, or shaping strategic decisions, this episode will inspire you to stretch your thinking, foster creativity, and embrace your role as a designer of the future. What you'll learn in this episode: Why the pandemic marked a turning point in how leaders perceive uncertainty How imagination is an underdeveloped but essential leadership skill Practical tools like futures wheels and scenario planning to anticipate change The role of design and prototyping in shaping strategic foresight How to nurture a culture that values long-term thinking and experimentation Why attention is the new currency in the battle for meaningful innovation Resources & Links: Lisa Kay Solomon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakaysolomon/ Jason Giles on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaygiles/ Leading like a Futurist course on LinkedIn Learning https://www.linkedin.com/learning/leading-like-a-futurist/you-are-a-futurist Harvard Business Review: 5 Pandemic-Era Lessons on Leading Through Change https://hbr.org/2025/03/5-pandemic-era-lessons-on-leading-through-drastic-change?ab=HP-hero-latest-1 Stanford d.school profile: https://dschool.stanford.edu/directory/lisa-kay-solomon Learn more about Insights Unlocked: https://www.usertesting.com/podcast

Discussing Ben's Article on the future of the agentic web, including the virtues of the ad-supported internet we've enjoyed for the last three decades, why that model is becoming less viable as the years pass, and the potential for new solutions as agentic web traffic proliferates in the years and decades to come. At the end: An epiphany surrounding AI workflows and chain of thought exchanges between employers and their employees.

Jason provides insights into the current real estate market conditions and investment opportunities, particularly noting trends in rental rates and the potential for note investments. Jason examines the impact of economic uncertainty on rental trends and predicts future pressures on rental prices due to increased demand and institutional investor interest. Mark Moss joins Jason as they talk about Ai and the disruptions it will bring into the economy, as well as how bitcoin is the future of money.   Key Takeaways: 1:25 The Climate Change Scam Jason's editorial 2:26 Greetings from Medellin, Colombia! 3:48 Investing Notes 6:03 Article: Renters locked out of housing market push apartment renewal rates to new highs 8:10 Article: Wall street bets big on rental homes as mortgage costs soars   Mark Moss interview 11:19 The future of Ai and strategic thinking 18:15 Ai and the jobs it creates and destroys 26:26 Imagining a need and meeting it 31:06 5 year outlook 35:28 Bitcoin 44:05 Government standing in the way 46:26 Embrace the Future     Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

Stephen reads a recent blog from https://writings.stephenwolfram.com and then answers questions live from his viewers.Read the blog along with Stephen https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2025/05/what-if-we-had-bigger-brains-imagining-minds-beyond-ours/ Watch the original livestream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qUIj_t-YbIk

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For episode 194, Elia Ayoub is joined by Amos Goldberg, Professor of Holocaust History at the Department of Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Goldberg is among the most vocal Israeli historians of the Holocaust to have called Israel's actions in Gaza genocide. In 2024, he wrote a paper for the Journal of Genocide Research on the question of intent, which we explored in part 1. In this episode, the second part of their conversation, they get into the crisis within Holocaust and Genocide Studies since the start of the Gaza genocide. In the last segment, they spoke about “The Holocaust and the Nakba: A New Grammar of Trauma and History”, which Goldberg co-edited, and argue for the necessity of new horizons in our imaginaries. The full, uninterrupted episode is available for free on Patreon. Articles by Goldberg: Le Monde: 'What is happening in Gaza is a genocide because Gaza does not exist anymore'Led By Donkeys: Yes it's a genocideHaaretz: There's No Auschwitz in Gaza. But It's Still Genocide. Books by Goldberg:The Holocaust and the Nakba: A New Grammar of Trauma and History (with Bashir Bashir)Trauma in First Person: Diary Writing During the HolocaustMarking Evil: Holocaust Memory in the Global AgeOther Links:Elia's newsletter Hauntologies includes articles on “the Ghosts of Israel's Futures” Lee Mordechai: Witnessing the Gaza War The Fire These Times: The Holocaust, the Nakba and Reparative Memory with Daniel Voskoboynik The Fire These Times: Remembering the Nakba, Imagining the Future w/ Dana El Kurd Read Abubaker Abed's “The Unbearable Pain of Leaving Gaza”Follow Bisan Owda on Instagram For more:Elia Ayoub is on ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠, ⁠Mastodon⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and blogs at ⁠Hauntologies.net⁠ The Fire These Times is on Bluesky,⁠ Instagram⁠ and has a⁠ ⁠website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠From The Periphery is on⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠,⁠ Instagram⁠, and has a⁠ website⁠⁠Credits:Elia Ayoub (host, producer, sound editor, episode design), ⁠⁠Rap and Revenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Music), ⁠⁠Wenyi Geng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (TFTT theme design), ⁠⁠Hisham Rifai⁠⁠⁠⁠ (FTP theme design) and ⁠⁠Molly Crabapple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (FTP team profile pics).

In this energetic recap of SynBioBeta 2025, Erum and Karl bring listeners straight into the heart of the year's most important synthetic biology gathering. From Drew Endy's visionary keynote on distributed, localized manufacturing to the ever-present theme of AI as the enabler of hyperscale biology, this episode unpacks the biggest ideas shaping the future of biomanufacturing and materials innovation. The duo reflect on how the conference architecture—from hallway conversations to main stage moments—facilitated cross-disciplinary collisions and bold discussions about biology as the foundational infrastructure of the 21st century. Whether you're a bioengineer, startup founder, or investor, this debrief connects the dots between culture, technology, and sustainability in the evolving bioeconomy.Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters:00:00:00 – Kicking Off with Erum & Karl: SynBio Banter and Big Energy00:00:34 – Straight from San Jose: SynBioBeta 2025, Unpacked00:01:05 – Imagining 2050: Drew Endy's Blueprint for a Biological Future00:02:25 – Bio Meets Geopolitics: Why Localized Manufacturing is Liberation00:03:20 – Not Just Biology—Infrastructure for a New Economy00:03:45 – Who is Drew Endy? The Mind Behind SynBio's Movement00:04:32 – Inside the Conference: Boots on the Ground at San Jose00:05:29 – Hyperscale Bio is Here: AI + SynBio = Exponential Potential00:07:16 – Biopharma in the Hot Seat: What's Holding the Sector Back?00:09:20 – Protein Design Gets Creative: Custom-Built Biology Takes Stage00:19:53 – Space, Security, and the Pentagon's Synthetic Playbook00:28:42 – Best of the Breakouts: Panels, Pitches, and Power Moves00:32:02 – Bio Beyond the Hype: What Practitioners Really Need to Know00:32:29 – The Dirty Biology Manifesto: Getting Real with Nature00:33:14 – Strategic Alliances Panel: Where Collaboration Meets Competition00:33:52 – Deal Drama: Why Biotech Partnerships Are So Hard to Land00:37:48 – Beauty in 2030: The Biodesign Revolution in Personal Care00:39:22 – State of Funding: Who's Still Betting on Biotech?00:41:59 – Rethinking Capital: Creative Models for SynBio Startups00:46:43 – Longevity, Hype, and the Future of Human Lifespan00:53:12 – What We Learned: Reflections, Revelations, and Real Talk00:54:16 – Final Words: Gratitude, Community, and What's NextLinks and Resources:SynBioBetaDrew Endy – Stanford ProfessorConstructive BioBiomatterCradle BioIFF (International Flavors and Fragrances)BIOMADEDARPA BTONASARhodium ScientificLinkgevityAmplify VenturesStarlab SpaceCultivariumAmple AgricultureCargillP&GInsempraBIOWEGHawkwood BiotechGreen BioactivesCellugyOneSkinPlasmidsaurus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics Covered: biomanufacturing, cell free biomanufacturing, enzymes, nutraceuticals, biotech, pharmaceuticals, AI, spinoutsHave a question or comment? Message us here:Text or Call (804) 505-5553 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: groweverything@messaginglab.comMusic by: NihiloreProduction by: Amplafy Media

Welcome to our special 8 part work series. A mini series that takes a deep dive into paid work and motherhood, inspired by feedback from our community who have overwhelmingly said that this is something that's difficult to get right. We hope that this series supports you, offers you guidance and gives you confidence. For first guest interview, we're going straight where we need to: to the big picture, to reveal the systems and structures that we're operating in. Why? Because that helps us make sense of our individual experiences. Our guest is Jane Van Zyl, CEO of Working Families, the UK's national charity for working parents and carers. Jane brings a rare and powerful perspective. She is at the heart of the conversations between government, employers and thousands of parents. There's probably no one better placed to understand the challenges, opportunities and systems at play. We talk about the ‘Motherhood Pentalty', the truth about flexible work, why shared parental leave isn't working, and what real systemic change looks like. Jane also shares practical advice for anyone who feels unseen or unsupported in the workplace and gives us a vital reminder that we all need to hear: that you are enough.  Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations' Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women's supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Discover the May App here: https://app.adjust.com/1od0zbe1?campaign=The+Motherkind+Podcast  For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Willard and Dibs take callers who imagine the future of the leadership of the Warriors and if Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler can work with Jonathan Kuminga to create the right fit

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What if the most fulfilling, profitable version of your surgical career was just a few strategic shifts away? In this episode, Dr. Grant Stuck welcomes back Dr. Roger Levin, Founder and CEO of Levin Group, to break down the Practice Career Cycle, a four-level framework that shows how oral surgeons evolve in their careers, and why most never make it to the most rewarding stage: Level 4. Dr. Levin shares why Level 3, the stage of maximum work, often becomes a trap and how Level 4 offers a path to greater efficiency, higher profits, and more enjoyment. He also explains how delegation, leadership, and having the right office manager can transform your day-to-day experience and long-term outcomes. If you're feeling stuck, overworked, or simply curious about what's possible, this episode offers a clear and inspiring roadmap to a better practice (and a better life)!Key Points From This Episode:Insight into the four-level framework that defines a surgeon's career.The first three levels: from getting started to building competence to maximum work.Warning signs of burnout and stagnation (and how to overcome them).The hidden costs of not marketing consistently.Reasons that most office managers aren't equipped to lead.What it looks like to do only what you excel at.The “post-it test” and how delegation is the key to profitability and freedom.Viewing your office manager as the COO: hiring, training, and decision-making.Imagining a practice that runs without you running it.Ways that income reflects operational efficiency (and how to make it count!)Building a team and culture that empowers you to perform at your highest level.Customer service and relying on a team of experts as key traits of Level 4 surgeons.The value of continuous education and mastering the skill of learning itself.Actionable strategies and practical tips to help you advance to Level 4.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dr. Roger Levin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-levin-69ab744/Levin Group — https://levingroup.com/American Association of Dental Office Management — https://www.dentalmanagers.com/Harvard Business Review Newsletters — https://hbr.org/email-newslettersThe Dichotomy of Leadership — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250195772Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

For episode 193, Elia Ayoub is joined by Amos Goldberg, Professor of Holocaust History at the Department of Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Goldberg is among the most vocal Israeli historians of the Holocaust to have called Israel's actions in Gaza genocide. In 2024, he wrote a paper for the Journal of Genocide Research exploring how the question of ‘intent' is used in discussions around genocides, including the Gaza one. They also get into how genocide is often preceded by claims of self-defense. The combined two-parter episode is already available on our Patreon for free. Articles by Goldberg: Amos Goldberg: 'What is happening in Gaza is a genocide because Gaza does not exist anymore'Led By Donkeys: Yes it's a genocideHaaretz: There's No Auschwitz in Gaza. But It's Still Genocide. Books by Goldberg:The Holocaust and the Nakba: A New Grammar of Trauma and History (with Bashir Bashir)Trauma in First Person: Diary Writing During the HolocaustMarking Evil: Holocaust Memory in the Global AgeOther Links:Elia's newsletter Hauntologies includes articles on “the Ghosts of Israel's Futures” Lee Mordechai: Witnessing the Gaza War The Fire These Times: The Holocaust, the Nakba and Reparative Memory with Daniel Voskoboynik The Fire These Times: Remembering the Nakba, Imagining the Future w/ Dana El Kurd Read Abubaker Abed's “The Unbearable Pain of Leaving Gaza”Follow Bisan Owda on Instagram The Fire These Times is a proud member of⁠ ⁠From The Periphery (FTP) Media Collective⁠⁠. Check out other projects in our media ecosystem: Syria: The Inconvenient Revolution, From The Periphery Podcast, The Mutual Aid Podcast⁠, ⁠Politically Depressed⁠, ⁠Obscuristan⁠, and ⁠Antidote Zine⁠.To support our work and get access to all kinds of perks, please join our Patreon on Patreon.com/fromtheperipheryFor more:Elia Ayoub is on ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠, ⁠Mastodon⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and blogs at ⁠Hauntologies.net⁠ The Fire These Times is on Bluesky,⁠ Instagram⁠ and has a⁠ ⁠website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠From The Periphery is on⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠,⁠ Instagram⁠, and has a⁠ website⁠⁠Credits:Elia Ayoub (host, producer, sound editor, episode design), ⁠⁠Rap and Revenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Music), ⁠⁠Wenyi Geng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (TFTT theme design), ⁠⁠Hisham Rifai⁠⁠⁠⁠ (FTP theme design) and ⁠⁠Molly Crabapple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (FTP team profile pics).

Perpendicular Futures: A Footlights CollegeIn this imaginative and thought-provoking episode, futurist and historian Dr. David Staley reads his latest blog article, “Perpendicular Futures: A Footlights College.” Known for his boundary-pushing scenarios for the future of higher education, Staley offers a bold and unexpected vision: What if colleges used performance arts—like theater and show choir—as a strategic enrollment tool, much like intercollegiate athletics?Drawing inspiration from high school show choir fervor and the storied Cambridge Footlights comedy troupe, Staley explores the idea of colleges investing heavily in performance opportunities not as academic programs, but as extracurricular recruitment strategies. This “perpendicular future” veers sharply from the typical trend lines of higher education planning and invites us to rethink what attracts students to campus in the first place.Whether you're a campus leader, a strategist, or simply someone intrigued by the unconventional, this episode will stretch your imagination about what's possible—and perhaps even probable—for the future of enrollment management.Perpendicular Change: What it means and why it matters for institutional planning.Theater and Show Choir as Enrollment Strategy: A new role for extracurriculars.The Passion Economy in Education: Students paying to perform—not for professional outcomes but for personal fulfillment.Footlights Reimagined: A nod to Cambridge's legendary troupe and a blueprint for creative placemaking.NIL Deals for Performers?: Imagining a future where artists, like athletes, earn incentives for their involvement.Disruption vs. Continuity: Why the future of college enrollment may not follow the path we expect.How embracing passion-driven participation could unlock new enrollment pathways.Why seemingly “fringe” extracurriculars might hold the key to student engagement and retention.A compelling case for reimagining institutional investments—from sports fields to stages.Dr. David Staley is a historian, futurist, and professor at The Ohio State University. He is widely known for his visionary writings and talks that challenge higher education to think differently about its future. In addition to his university teaching and consulting work, Dr. Staley regularly publishes articles on university design and innovation.

In this guided meditation, we focus on opening the heart, connecting with others, and releasing negative energy. Through visualizing a soft pink light of love and healing, we cleanse guilt and strengthen our bonds with those around us. The meditation concludes with a reflection on the abundance of love in the world and the importance of sharing it with others.Takeaways:This meditation can be practiced at any time of the day.Deep breathing connects you with your body and heart.Visualizing pink light aids in healing and cleansing.Releasing guilt is crucial for emotional well-being.Sending love strengthens connections with others.Imagining a campfire facilitates open communication.Letting go of negative feelings frees the soul.Expanding love positively impacts the world.Recognizing the abundance of love is vital.Final reflections help carry peace into daily life.Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Guided Meditation 01:07 - Connecting with the Heart 03:43 - Releasing Guilt and Negative Energy 05:03 - Sending Love to Others 05:07 - New Chapter 07:22 - Expanding Love and Peace 08:51 - Conclusion and Reflection............More LinksFor Crina´s website For Crina's Instagram click here!For Dream Again Podcast's Instagram click here!For Youtube Don't Forget is time to DREAM AGAIN

In our latest interview, Matias de Stefano and Emilio Ortiz delve into the themes of 2025's predictions, consciousness expansion, and the recent astrological shifts with Pluto entering Aquarius. They explore the implications of these changes for humanity, the nature of past life memory and recollection, and the influence of advanced beings on our culture. Matias shares insights on the legacy of Atlantis, the importance of sound technology, and the potential for harmonizing the planetary network of pyramids to create a new understanding of reality. In this podcast, Matias de Stefano and Emilio Ortiz explore the concept of the initiatic path, drawing parallels between ancient traditions and modern self-discovery practices. Matias shares insights from his experiences, including wisdom from Merlin, emphasizing the power of words and the essence of the 'I Am'. The dialogue culminates in reflections on consciousness and the transformative journey of self-exploration.Matías de Stefano, founder of YOSOY, is known for remembering all of his past lives anywhere from Atlantean to Ancient Egyptian times. His series "Initiations" on Gaia TV took the world by storm as he precisely recounts stories from his past life memories such as: how the pyramids were built to and deed understandings of the 9th dimensional reality. He is also the host of another series on Gaia, "The Path of Remembering" where Matías recounts the 12,000-year reset, the path of the Dragon, Roma Amor, and more.___________________PODCAST CHAPTERS00:00 - Matias de Stefano Intro01:12 - What Timeline Excites Matias the Most?03:01 - Is There a "Right" Timeline? 05:51 - Pluto in Aquarius: A 20-Year Planetary Revolution10:26 - Imagining a New System for Humanity13:38 - Shifting from Conflict to Cooperation17:59 - Earth's Consciousness and Humanity's Connection24:34 - Dimensions, Timelines, and the Soul's Recordings31:02 - A Deeper Understanding of Past Life Memory39:39 - Atlantis and Star Beings: Communicating with Earth45:14 - Rediscovering Lost Knowledge48:11 - Planetary Pyramids: Unlocking Earth's Song52:26 - The Importance of Initiatic Journeys59:33 - The 12 Questions of the Initiatic Path01:03:47 - Bir Tawil and the Philosopher's Stone01:13:19 - The True Ancient Story of Gold01:19:29 - Aligning Mind, Heart, and Voice01:20:55 - Merlin's Wisdom: The Power of Words and the "I Am"01:25:12 - The Great Pyramid of Giza01:28:53 - The Final Trio___________________Guest: Matías De Stefano, "The Rememberer" ✦ Website | https://yosoy.red/✦ YOSOY Network Channel | ‪@yosoy.network‬ ✦ Matías De Stefano YouTube Music |    / matías de stefano - topic  ✦ TikTok |   / matiasdestefano  ✦ Instagram |   / matiasgustavodestefano  ✦ Facebook |   / matiasdestefanooficial  ✦ YO SOY Books | https://matiasdestefano.org/#bookHost: Emilio Ortiz✦ IG |   / iamemilioortiz  ✦ Subscribe to Channel |    / emilioortiz  ✦ Watch Emilio's latest series on 4biddenknowledge TV l https://bit.ly/AwakenThe6thSenseSpecial Offerings to Support the Show:✦ Make a One-Time or Recurring Donation on PayPal

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Bitcoin has dominated headlines, sparked political debates, and divided opinions. Through all the noise, one fact remains: it's been one of the best-performing asset classes of the past decade—but for many, the real significance of this technology is still just starting to sink in. In this episode of Object Subject Form, Simon sits down with Valko, friend, fellow CryptoPunk, and newly appointed Chief of Staff at World Liberty Financial—a decentralized finance platform launched in 2024 to simplify access to digital assets and crypto-backed financial tools. Known for his unwavering conviction in blockchain technology, Valko has gone all in on crypto—an investment stance most financial advisors would call extreme. But what drives this level of conviction? And what lessons can be drawn from it as Bitcoin continues to outperform nearly every traditional asset class over the past decade? Together, they break down the fundamental reasons why Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies matter, why these technologies remain central to conversations about financial sovereignty and technological evolution, and how they may play a pivotal role in shaping the next decade of global economics. Whether listeners are crypto-curious or already deep in the space, this conversation offers perspective on why it's no longer a question if they should pay attention. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded prior to Valko's current role. The views expressed are his own and do not represent the views of his employer. Topics discussed are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making investment decisions. — Chapters 00:00 Bitcoin as the New Reserve Asset   01:10 Introduction 02:19 Why Bitcoin and Crypto Matter Now   04:19 Valko's All In Crypto Philosophy   06:10 Bitcoin as the Future of Digital Ownership   09:24 Ethereum, NFTs, and Programmable Money   13:14 Transparency, Trustlessness, and Privacy in Crypto   16:16 Should You Stay Anonymous in the Space?   19:22 Reputation: Online vs. Real Life   22:13 Valko's First Crypto Transactions and Early Days   25:34 CryptoPunks and the Birth of Digital Identity   31:15 Staying Informed in a Fast-Moving Space   34:36 The Political Landscape of Crypto   41:19 Is It Too Late to Get In? Advice for Newcomers   45:50 Risk Management and Building Wealth   50:10 The Rise of Meme Coins and Internet Culture   54:34 Imagining a Future of Widespread Crypto Adoption   58:30 The Impact of Crypto on Traditional Finance   1:03:10 Bitcoin, AI, and Exponential Technologies   1:05:40 CryptoPunks: Identity, Art, and Community   1:12:13 What It Means to be a voice of leadership in Crypto   1:18:01 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Valko     — Connect with Valko on X: https://x.com/valko — Specs News (On pause due to Valko's new position at World Liberty Financial): https://www.specs.news/ — World Liberty Financial: https://www.worldlibertyfinancial.com/ — @Punk6529 TAP Thread https://x.com/punk6529/status/1701623475725533524?s=46 — CryptoPunks: https://cryptopunks.app/ — Learn more about CryptoPunks on the Brand Hub: https://hub.cryptopunks.app/ — Follow CryptoPunks on X: https://x.com/cryptopunksnfts — Connect with simon: https://zaap.bio/simonclowes

Joan Fernandez is a former senior marketing executive and general partner of the financial powerhouse Edward Jones. In 2018, she retired from a 30+ year career to be a full-time writer. Since leaving the corporate world, she's become a member of the Historical Novel Society, the Author's Guild, and the Women's Fiction Writers Association (WFWA). In April 2020, she founded a Historical Fiction affinity group within WFWA that grew from a handful of people to nearly two hundred authors. Her debut novel, Saving Vincent: A Novel of Jo van Gogh, has just come out — and I had the great privilege of coaching Joan at two points in her long process of writing this book so I had a front row seat to the deep work she did to bring this story to life. Writing about a real person has some particular challenges, and we get into that here.I'm so excited to share our conversation today.Links from the Pod:Historical Novel Societythe Authors GuildWomen's Fiction Writers Association (WFWA)Top Five Regrets of the Dying, Bronnie WareFind Joan at www.joanfernandezauthor.com, or on IG at @joanfernandezauthorWriters and readers! KJ, here. If you love #AmWriting—and I know you do—and especially if you love the regular segment at the end of most episodes where we talk about what we've been reading, you will also love my weekly #AmReading— find it at kjdellantonia.com or kjda.substack.com or by clicking on my name on Substack, if you do that kind of thing. Your #tbr won't be sorry but also: DID YOU KNOW SARINA BOWEN's LATEST BOOK IS OUT NEXT WEEK? That means if you preorder NOW—next week you gets to do a happy dance! Rowan Gallagher is a devoted single mother and a talented architect with a high-profile commission restoring an historic mansion for the most powerful family in Maine. But inside, she's a mess. She knows that stalking her ex's avatar all over Portland on her phone isn't the healthiest way to heal from their breakup. But she's out of ice cream and she's sick of romcoms. Watching his every move is both fascinating and infuriating. He's dining out while she's wallowing on the couch. The last straw comes when he parks in their favorite spot on the waterfront. In a weak moment, she leashes the dog and sets off to see who else is in his car. Instead of catching her ex in a kiss, Rowan becomes the first witness to his murder—and the primary suspect.Digital books at: Amazon | Nook | Apple Books | Kobo | Google Play | Audible Physical books at: Bookshop.org | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Indigo | More paperback links here! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Pod Have Mercy, we welcome Shannon Hopkins, co-founder and lead cultivator of RootedGood, to talk about the evolving landscape of the church and its role in today's world.Shannon brings a wealth of experience in social entrepreneurship and innovation, having launched or influenced more than 15 campaigns and trained over 200 social entrepreneurs. Her work centers on helping institutions and communities imagine new ways of being and doing church, especially in times of disruption.In this episode, we explore:How traditional church models are being reimaginedThe tools churches can use to better serve their communitiesWhy innovation and asset-based thinking are key to the church's futureIt's a hopeful and thought-provoking conversation that invites us to see the future of the church not as a problem to solve, but as a story to write.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.

EP. 211: In this episode, I'm sitting down with UK-based women's health practitioner Adele Winslett to talk about the intersection of ADHD, neurodivergence, and the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause. It's a raw, honest conversation about what happens when estrogen dips and the brain fog sets in and why you're absolutely not alone. We also explore how midlife can unmask long-standing ADHD and neurodivergent traits that were once manageable and how this shift can feel both disorienting and illuminating. If you've been silently struggling or questioning what's going on with your mind and body, this episode is a powerful reminder that there's clarity and support on the other side. Topics Discussed:  Can perimenopause make ADHD symptoms worse? What are the signs of ADHD in women over 40? How does estrogen affect brain function and focus? Is brain fog during menopause linked to neurodivergence? What happens when ADHD and hormone changes collide in midlife Sponsored By: Nutrisense | Head over to ⁠nutrisense.io/drtyna ⁠to get 30% off your first order BIOptimizers | Go to ⁠bioptimizers.com/tyna⁠ to order MassZymes now and use code TYNA10 Manukora | Head to ⁠manukora.com/DRTYNA⁠ to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar Timeline | Timeline is offering 10% off your order of Mitopure ⁠Go to timeline.com/drtyna.⁠ Relax Tonic | Go to ⁠https://store.drtyna.com/products/relaxtonic⁠ and use code and use DRTYNASHOW Puori | Go to ⁠Puori.com/drtyna⁠ and use code DRTYNA to get 20% off On This Episode We Cover:  00:00:00 - Introduction  00:04:38 – Adele's Background 00:07:22 – Perimenopause & Neurodivergence  00:12:10 – Dr. Tyna on Estrogen Dominance 00:14:56 – Understanding Labs in Perimenopause 00:21:42 – Key Symptoms of Neurodivergence  00:26:24 – Neurodivergence in Later Life 00:32:32 – The Impact of Self-Abandonment 00:33:48 – Unmasking Neurodivergence 00:36:22 – Medications: Adderall & Alternatives 00:40:28 – Hormonal Shifts & Changing Needs 00:43:14 – GLP1s & Dopamine: What You Need to Know 00:47:44 – Brain Noise, Hyperfixation & RSD in ADHD 00:51:53 – Effective Sleep Strategies 00:53:58 – Letting Go of Outdated Beliefs 00:56:05 – Exercise & Strategies for Managing Symptoms 00:59:34 – Embracing Your Uniqueness 01:03:28 – Understanding Your Brain's Needs 01:07:33 – Overcoming People-Pleasing & Setting Boundaries 01:13:13 - Where to Find Adele Further Listening:  Hormone's Playlist  GLP1's Done Right University Check Out Adele Wimsett: Instagram Website More Adele Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided in this blog/podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Tyna Moore. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

In this episode of the Dethroning Your Inner Critic podcast, I'm inviting you into a deeply affirming and soul-stirring conversation about the quiet (and sometimes not-so-quiet) ways we're transforming—individually and collectively. I'm Joanna Kleinman, and today we're exploring the 12 powerful signs that you're not losing your mind—you're waking up. Toay we'll unpack how the unraveling of your old identity, relationships, and beliefs isn't a breakdown—it's an initiation into a more authentic, aligned way of being. If you've been feeling more sensitive, less interested in pretending, or more drawn to your inner truth than ever before, this episode will help you name what's happening and trust that you're not alone. Because this isn't just your healing—it's part of a global shift in consciousness. And when you recognize the signs, you realize: your evolution is already underway.   Your weekly reflection questions: What old version of myself am I beginning to outgrow—and am I willing to release it? Where in my life am I feeling a quiet inner nudge that something deeper is unfolding? How can I honor my awakening by choosing authenticity over old patterns today?   Like this episode? Subscribe now for a fresh inspiration and practical strategies each week to silence self-doubt and create the life you deserve.   Are you ready to find out which Inner Critic Is Ruling Your Mind? Take the FREE Inner Critic Assessment now to Identify the patterns that keep you stuck professionally and personally.   Are you wanting to learn more about Joanna or book a clarity call? Check out the site here: https://masteringyourmind.com/

Have you ever caught yourself downplaying your ambitions for your creative business? Maybe you've hesitated to voice your bigger dreams, or even allowed yourself to fully imagine them. You're not alone. Many creative entrepreneurs start with modest goals-enough work to pay the bills, flexibility for family life, or simply doing what they love. But when you align your business with your exceptional strengths, something remarkable happens: your ambition naturally grows. In this episode, we explores the “Ripple Of Ambition” - how building your creative business around what you do best leads to organic, sustainable growth and new opportunities you may never have imagined. Discover why your creative business growth matters, not just for you, but for your clients and community and how small mindset shifts can create a powerful ripple effect. I share real stories, practical insights, and a fresh perspective on giving yourself permission to want more, letting go of limiting beliefs, and building a business that truly reflects your unique strengths. If you've ever wondered what could be possible when you fully embrace your ambition, this episode is your invitation to imagine, expand, and grow your creative business in a way that feels authentic and inspiring   Key Moments: [00:00] Introduction: Why ambition matters in creative business [01:42] Behind the scenes: Finishing the upcoming Handbook [03:35] The "Ripple of Ambition" pattern in creative entrepreneurs [05:18] Case study: The interior designer's transformation through strength recognition [07:24] My journey: From restaurant flowers to global design projects [10:05] Why we downplay ambition: Fear, imposter syndrome and playing small [12:25] Ambition in everyday life: Lessons from my daughter's cricket aspirations [15:58] Building from strengths, not "shoulds": Authentic growth versus external validation [17:58] Reflection question: Imagining your business without self-imposed limits   Notable Quotes: "What would your creative business look like if you built it entirely around your exceptional strength, without limiting your vision based on what seems 'realistic' or what others in your field are doing?"   Resources Mentioned: Read: This Week's Full Journal Post Handbook: Join The Waitlist  Website: www.philippacraddock.com Email: news@philippacraddock.com   Share Your Insights: I'd love to hear how ambition shows up in your creative business. Have you experienced that natural expansion of vision as you've gained clarity about your strengths? Share your reflections with me on Instagram – I'm genuinely interested in your experience with this phenomenon.   Never Miss an Episode: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights, exclusive resources, and first access to new offerings as we continue exploring how to build sustainable success through recognising your exceptional strengths.

Welcome to the latest episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we imagine certain current brands as independent watchmakers. The topic was a lot of fun to discuss and came as a suggestion from two of our listeners. Enjoy the show!Most of today's watch brands belong to large groups. Undoubtedly, this helped many survive the Quartz Crisis during the '70s. However, what if some brands went independent? In today's episode, we envision several companies on their own and what it would look like.HandgelenkskontrolleWe start our show with a bit of DIY talk. Then, Balazs mentions a recent auction of Kobe Bryant's debut jersey. It sold for US$7 million! For the Handgelenkskontrolle, Mike is wearing a watch that can survive all the yardwork. It's the Citizen Promaster Tough "Ray Mears." Balazs met with a mutual friend from Swatch Group Germany and is sporting his Omega Speedmaster Professional Speedy Tuesday "Ultraman."Current brands going independentFor our main topic, we respond to the request from two of our listeners who asked if some brands could benefit by going independent. We do our best to tackle the subject and mention five marques. Cartier is a huge brand and could likely survive on its own, but we're not sure if there's a benefit to being alone. Longines is a brand that made world-class movements long ago, and we'd love to see some of the classic chronograph movements again. Omega, like Cartier, could likely survive as an independent, and we play out the possible scenarios. Finally, Vacheron Constantin and Panerai make the list as possible spin-offs.We hope you enjoy the show, and thanks to our listeners for the suggestion! If you have ideas for future episodes, please let us know!

Episode 19In this podcast, professional astrologers Chani Nicholas, Thea Anderson, and Eliza Robertson look to the sky to make sense of what's happening here on Earth.This episode brings you into the astrological group chat to talk about how the Mars–Pluto opposition and new Aries era have landed IRL. Covering everything from the Blue Origin flight to Beyoncé's birth chart reading, the passing of Pope Francis, and the impact of Sinners' success at the box office, we look back at how recent planetary power struggles manifested in the collective. Plus, we give a preview of what to expect when Saturn changes signs at the end of May. It's practical. It's fun. It's chatty. And it's the women x space collab you deserve.Content warning: Vancouver and New Orleans terror attacksTimestamps:(00:00) - Welcome to Down to Astro episode 19(03:06) - Previous Mars–Pluto predictions: revolution and struggles for power(05:51) - Venus and Neptune in Pisces: women in space(17:59) - Defying authority: the role of judges and the law(20:57) - Violence and tragedy: the Mars–Pluto opposition reflected in recent headlines(31:12) - The impact of Trump on the Canadian election(39:02) - The passing of Pope Francis and its astrological significance(46:17) - Economic turmoil and the role of Uranus(56:30) - The influence of Venus in Aries: the Met Gala(01:01:01) - Cowboy Carter and Beyoncé's astrology(01:11:20) - Sinners: 1932's nodal return reflected in cinema(01:20:50) - Ask us anything: the transition to Saturn in Aries(01:24:41) - Imagining a new reality with the upcoming Saturn–Neptune conjunctionThis episode was recorded on 04/29/2025.For more astrological insights, download the CHANI app or follow CHANI on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky.The song “Midas,” featured in the podcast, was created by NISHA and is available wherever you listen to music.This episode also mentioned the following creative works:“The Astrology Podcast” hosted by Chris Brennan“Cowboy Carter” by Beyoncé“Cowboy Carter Art Book” by BeyoncéThe New York Times/Siena SurveyP.S. The transcript for this episode is available here.

Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 732 Have you ever wondered if the dream you're chasing is really yours? Anne-Laure Le Cunff joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 732, to share how to stop living someone else's life by removing unconscious scripts, the key to living an authentic life, and how embracing liminal spaces, questioning societal scripts, and running tiny experiments can free us from the pressure of finding our purpose. "We always think that we're following our own definition of success, but it's just amazing how many of our scripts are copy-pasted from other people. And not wanting to disappoint your parents is actually a really strong driving force." - Anne-Laure Le Cunff