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In a world of interconnected complexities, where futures can often feel bleak, there's Tim Leberecht, founder of House of Beautiful Business, integrating beauty where we least expect it - business. In this episode, he shares how beauty goes beyond aesthetics and speaks to truth, alignment, and the reminder of what humanity is capable of at its best. Tim highlights the tension many organizations face: on the one hand, movements pushing for visionary changes in value creation, like regenerative economics, participatory design, and co-ops; and on the other, reverting to short-term pragmatism, cutting programs such as DEI initiatives - and, how all of this is inherently a political stance that the organization is taking. This conversation covers multiple themes - how organizations can avoid homogenization, especially at the time of AI; poly-opportunities to tackle the poly-crisis, decentralizing power, and much more. As the author of “The Business Romantic”, Tim has always encouraged businesses to actively design spaces for imagination, emotional connection, and alternative ways of thinking. He explores the importance of fostering rituals like storytelling and resonance inside organizations that can serve as cultural anchors and inspire collective meaning. Taking the example of how energy, mindfulness, and spirituality are now taking center stage in organizations, he states how often, qualities that are hard to quantify can lead to creating a holistic impact. He further advocates for businesses to use technology intentionally for optimization while ring-fencing spaces for human creativity, cultural diversity, and the exploration of “what cannot be measured.” This episode is not one to miss, as Tim explores what it means to be hopeful about the future, where we look beyond binaries. Key Highlights

It's the second to last day of Christmas, and we today discuss a fun semi-stoner film, The Night Before. Join Joseph Gorden-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anthony Mackie on an OTT wacky adventure to party, but also grow up. One more to go...

The Channeling Source Podcast Episode 15. Deep Transformation and Embodiment | Channeled Message and Full Channel Mode Session This episode features a full channel mode session originally uploaded to the Let's Go Higher Membership, a monthly membership that Brandon facilitates. This is a potent full channel mode session geared towards assisting you with embodying your soul, your higher self, and Source (should it be in the highest good), and having that lead to a deep transformation for you and your world. There is no pressure on this. You can see what shows up for you over the next few months to year after listening to this, and you can register to this if you'd like to compound the effects. Timestamps Intro 0:20 Full Channel Mode Begins 7:14 *** Resources Mentioned The Let's Go Higher Membership! (Receive a 57% discount on your first month of The Let's Go Higher Membership when you sign up through the page this link leads to) https://www.brandonhbloom.com/the-let-s-go-higher-membership *** About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. *** Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The Messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) *** Websites https://www.brandonhbloom.com https://www.valeyuart.com *** Social Media Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GYWjX7tT7Js9KrK3JB4AQ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@channellingsource?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/channellingsource/ *** Disclaimer https://www.brandonhbloom.com/legal-disclaimer

In this episode, Brandon jumps into full channel mode and channels The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal on a collection of questions Kat brings to the table. This inspires a few more questions from Kat around the various topics that come up. Xorbítal then launches into a bit of information around encouragement towards you creating and generating the reality you'd like to have. Some topics channeled on in this episode include boundaries and energetic boundaries, bringing joy and wonder back into the holidays as an adult (if you seem to lack those during the holidays), ascension symptoms, enlightenment, and more! Timestamps Intro 0:00 Full Channel Mode Begins 1:28 How do we best balance showing love to family this holiday season while protecting our wellbeing at the same time? 1:52 Is there a way to distance yourself from some family without feeling a lot of guilt? 7:14 How to let go of stress and come back to the feelings of joy and wonder I used to have around this time of year? 15:38 How to best set energetic boundaries with emotionally immature or narcissistic people? 20:11 What about a story that I'm abandoning them if I move on? 28:31 Is it possible to avoid having ‘ascension symptoms' altogether? Is this a real concept? 32:31 Is enlightenment a possibility for everyone who chooses it in this life? 36:18 Xorbital takes the floor with some more channeled information 43:49 *** Resources Mentioned brandonhbloom.com *** About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. *** Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The Messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) *** Websites https://www.brandonhbloom.com https://www.valeyuart.com *** Social Media Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GYWjX7tT7Js9KrK3JB4AQ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@channellingsource?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/channellingsource/ *** Disclaimer https://www.brandonhbloom.com/legal-disclaimer

The Channeling Source Podcast Episode 13. What if Life Doesn't Have to Be Serious? What if it's NOT About Harsh Lessons? | Full Channel Mode Episode (with Kat Collins) In this episode, Brandon jumps into full channel mode and channels The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal on a collection of questions Kat brings to the table that are a bit more out there this time. This inspires a few more questions from Kat around the various topics that come up. Xorbítal then launches into a bit of information around taking their words lightly, playing, and living more in joy. Some topics channeled on in this episode include going further regarding information that came through last episode, lifetimes on other planets, whether or not life has to be serious and hard, approaching enlightenment intuitively, and way more! Timestamps Intro 0:00 Full Channel Mode Begins 2:00 What did you mean (in episode 12) when you said part of us is always on the other side? 2:56 Have I incarnated on planets other than Earth? 9:34 Is heart energy more unique to Earth? 10:47 Is my higher self part of this personality framework or beyond it? 14:27 Is enlightenment coming from the higher self at all times? 16:31 Is life a serious thing or is it just an experience? 18:24 What if you can learn everything through joy? What if you don't need harsh lessons all the time? 22:43 From your perspective, why did Source choose to have the experience of Earth? 25:42 What accelerates the integration of the crystalline light body? 31:02 AoX Takes the floor with what they'd like to say for the end of the episode 39:24 *** Resources Mentioned brandonhbloom.com valeyuart.com *** About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. *** Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The Messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) *** Websites https://www.brandonhbloom.com https://www.valeyuart.com *** Social Media Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GYWjX7tT7Js9KrK3JB4AQ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@channellingsource?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/channellingsource/ *** Disclaimer https://www.brandonhbloom.com/legal-disclaimer

The Channeling Source Podcast Episode 12. Joy and Death | Full Channel Mode Episode (with Kat Collins) In this episode, Brandon jumps into full channel mode and channels The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal on a collection of questions Kat brings to the table that are centered around joy. This inspires a few more questions from Kat around the various topics that come up. Xorbítal then launches into a bit of information around death, by their own prompting, to begin shifting those listening regarding the topic for the highest good, to contribute to those listening getting to a place where they can live their best life, etc. (all for the highest good.) Some topics channeled on in this episode include living according to your knowing and awareness instead of your emotions, following your joy to generate a greater life in an effective way, coloring outside the lines of society's judgements, projections, etc. regarding what your life “should” be so you can live your best life, have the impact you're meant to have, etc., doing what will bring you joy in the future vs. doing only what's comfortable now, and more! Timestamps Intro 0:00 Full Channel Mode Begins 2:48 There are days when I trust myself and everything is great, and then there are times when the feeling of insecurity is overwhelming. I'm following my joy and surrendering to the higher flow more. Then a worry comes that while I have been in joy I have missed doing a really important thing that everyone in scarcity mindset knows about. It feels like missing a step on the stairs—that plummeting feeling. Is there any grounds to that feeling? If not, how can I soothe it and get back into trusting the flow? 4:53 A follow-up to the flow question: I know that the best way forward is to follow my joy in every moment. What if that looks like hanging out with my cat and doing nothing for eight straight hours? Do I trust that or is there a degree of negotiation that should be happening? 15:28 Something that came up for me while you were talking about that, is feeling the difference between comfort and joy, and feeling like, sometimes, when I'm choosing to hang out with my cat for 8 hours, or choosing something that's maybe not in my future best interest, it's because it's bringing me comfort and not having to step out into the unknown into that expansive joy… it feels like this dance between “following this joy could mean coming out of my comfort zone, so I'll just do this thing over here”… 19:49 How do I incorporate more joy or feel more joy during times when my dominant feeling is apathy? For example, is it possible to still be in the flow during times of depression or is the lesson to go through it and wait to come out the other side? 22:59 Putting myself out there with my spiritual gifts and learnings is something I have been thinking about since I first had my spiritual awakening. It has been a process, and I have to various degrees done that, but not to the extent I am capable of. Could you please shed some insight on why I have done this back and forth dance towards it for so long now? What is the best way to simply move forward? 27:50 Why did I choose to put myself through lifetimes that had me shunned for my beliefs? 34:48 How do I deepen my trust that all things are working out for the highest good? 39:23 Are my emotions serving me or holding me back? 46:15 The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal takes the floor to bring through what they'd like to bring through 56:16 Is there something I need to do to prepare for death so I don't… Well I've heard this theory that if you're not in the right space, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, when you die, there's a possibility to go through lower realms first… …it's like the unknown, when you die it's like surrendering to the process, and how will I know that I'll be ok or that I'll find where to go? 1:03:40 Are ghosts real? And then how do ghosts happen if it's simple to go back? 1:06:16 Ok… so just to clarify, hell does not exist and we're all going to be ok? 1:08:32 Brandon and Kat chat a bit about the channel, about coming from a place where it doesn't matter to you if people like you, and more. 1:14:39 *** Resources Mentioned Channeled MP3 Store https://www.brandonhbloom.com/store brandonhbloom.com valeyuart.com *** About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. *** Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The Messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) *** Websites https://www.brandonhbloom.com https://www.valeyuartandcrystals.com *** Social Media Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GYWjX7tT7Js9KrK3JB4AQ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@channellingsource?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/channellingsource/ *** Disclaimer https://www.brandonhbloom.com/legal-disclaimer

The Channeling Source Podcast Episode 11. Is Protection Necessary? Is Evil Eye Real? Discerning The Voice of Your Spirit Team, and More! | Full Channel Mode Episode (with Kat Collins) In this episode, Brandon jumps into full channel mode and channels The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal on listener submitted questions that he was divinely guided in choosing for this episode. Kat joins in once again to read aloud the submitted questions and ask some additional questions. Some topics channeled on in this episode include whether surrounding yourself with protection is necessary or not, discerning the voice of your spirit guides, raising your vibration, overcoming resistance, whether or not evil eye is real, and more! Timestamps Intro 0:00 Full Channel Mode Portion Begins 3:15 Source is me; I am Source and everything. Is it necessary to put protection around us (e.g. I put myself in a protection bubble)? Can you expand on what ideas are from a human construct vs what is necessary for our spiritual construct? 4:36 After already asking and intending from my spirit guides, angels, source, higher self, inner being to differentiate their voice, tone, feeling, sensation from my own thoughts and ideas: how can we better distinguish and clearly differentiate when we are channeling thoughts and ideas from Spirit versus our own contemplation? 11:00 If we can manifest anything we want by just raising our vibration, (inviting good energy, allowing improved emotions/ feelings/ moods), is taking antidepressants a direct shortcut? Are people on antidepressants able to manifest desired results faster? Logically this would make sense. 17:28 Any tips for getting over the resistance to putting yourself out there (romantically). I can finally admit I want romance as part of my life again but I feel... the way you feel after you get over food sickness but eating still makes you wary. 21:51 I can sometimes get into these moments where I feel very vulnerable and like everyone can pick up on everything about me when I'm around them, usually when I go to class for some reason. And I've sat with it and gone “I'm not even sure all of these people are even energetically sensitive or able to pick up on me.” Basically, I'm wondering how based in reality is that feeling, and what do people typically pick up on about us? And is it best to just let go of their perceptions and not really worry about it? 29:02 Is there any reality to evil eye? Do we need to care at all about other people's throwing things at us energetically if we do own our power and own our success and anything like that. 36:09 I've been noticing I can fall into a more depressed mood, lately it's been 1 or 2 days out of the week. I was wondering if it was because I have habituated to it and the pendulum just keeps swinging back to that because I'm used to it or if it's because I'm still actively healing? 40:38 The Angels and Source take the floor to say more of what they'd like to say for this crowd listening at this time. 44:59 Brandon and Kat talking about the episode, talking about more of the offerings facilitated by Brandon that are available, to end of episode 51:44 *** Resources Mentioned Step Out Into the World and Shine Channeled Audio Bundle https://www.brandonhbloom.com/store brandonhbloom.com valeyuart.com *** About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. *** Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The Messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) *** Websites https://www.brandonhbloom.com https://www.valeyuart.com *** Social Media Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GYWjX7tT7Js9KrK3JB4AQ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@channellingsource?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/channellingsource/ *** Disclaimer https://www.brandonhbloom.com/legal-disclaimer

The Channeling Source Podcast Episode 10. The Angels are Channeled on Overcoming Limiting Beliefs, Finding the Right Modality, and other Topics | Full Channel Mode Episode (with Kat Collins) In this episode, Brandon jumps into full channel mode and channels The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal on listener submitted questions that he was divinely guided in choosing for this episode. Kat joins in once again to read aloud the submitted questions and ask some of their own. Some topics in this episode include overcoming limiting beliefs, overcoming self sabotage, getting unstuck, shifting out of emotional eating, and more! Timestamps Intro 0:00 Full Channel Mode Portion Begins 2:05 I've felt inspired to take action on something, and felt inspired at the time, however the excitement has fizzled out. Should I still take action towards that idea even though I'm sliding back into a depression? I have this view that for something to have stability it has to be built on high energy from the start. 2:41 I feel so stuck in life. How do I know if I'm self sabotaging or that I'm guided to stay here for now? This is mostly regarding career, but in general as well. 7:31 How do I find the right modality for myself? I'm thinking Reiki or Akashic Records, that sort of thing. 11:46 How do I let go of limiting beliefs when it feels they are sticking around no matter what? 14:53 How do I shift out of emotional eating when the urge can be so strong sometimes? 23:30 The Angels and Source take the floor to say more of what they'd like to say for this crowd listening at this time 27:53 Brandon and Kat talk about channeling 38:17 *** Resources Mentioned brandonhbloom.com valeyuart.com *** About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. *** Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The Messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) *** Websites https://www.brandonhbloom.com https://www.valeyuart.com *** Social Media Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GYWjX7tT7Js9KrK3JB4AQ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@channellingsource?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/channellingsource/ *** Disclaimer https://www.brandonhbloom.com/legal-disclaimer

The Channeling Source Podcast Episode 9. The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal Channels Through Regarding YOUR Questions! | Full Channel Mode Episode (with Kat Collins) In this episode, Brandon jumps into full channel mode and channels on listener submitted questions that he was divinely guided in choosing for this episode. Kat joins in once again to read aloud the submitted questions and is prompted by The Angelic Collective Xorbítal to ask a few more questions on the spot for them to channel on towards the end of the episode. Some topics in this episode include busting spiritual myths around sex, inviting in love, dealing with lack of truth and authenticity in the news around world events, releasing patterns that no longer serve, mental health, and more! Timestamps Intro 0:00 Full Channel Mode Portion Begins 3:23 How do you recommend to best release a pattern that you know no longer serves you, but you seem to be repeatedly caught in anyways? For me, it's a romantic one. 4:35 Am I just meant to be alone in this life? Dating is not going so well. 8:33 I do have a question after listening to episode 6 of the podcast! I have heard from other persons that having sex and/or orgasms is like giving part of yourself away or your creative and magical juices (no pun intended!) away. They say that holding onto the energy used for sex or orgasms helps you to be more creative or better connect to your spirit, therefore you should refrain from partaking, even from self pleasure. I have also heard that having multiple partners (not referring to multiple at one time) breaks a part of your spirit down because you are giving to so many people and it leaves you fragmented and not whole. Thank you for this opportunity! 12:50 (Every time Brandon reads the above question, his spirit guides just say, “no”, “absolutely not” to all of those listed beliefs.) How can we distinguish fact from falsity on world issues when the media is no longer authentic and clear? 16:15 How do I know that I'm doing things right? 22:14 The Angels and Source take the floor to say more of what they'd like to say for this crowd listening at this time 26:30 There are certain situations and people that I'm around sometimes where it feels like no matter how much joy and lightness I bring with me, or that I have going into it (the situation or interaction with them), pretty much the (lower) frequency they're blasting feels so strong I feel compressed around it or I can't sustain my joy and lightness. I'm able to shake it off afterwards, however, I'm wondering… is the point to try and like strengthen those muscles and try to hold that joy more around that type of (lower vibrational) energy, or is the point more to avoid that type of (lower vibrational) energy and be around it less? 33:18 I had to read a bunch of the DSM (Psychology “bible” with all of the diagnoses and criteria for them, etc.), and reading it and taking it in felt so heavy and like there was an underlying message in it that once you have a mental illness it's hard to heal that completely. (It's like you just have bipolar, or you have chronic depression, chronic anxiety (and that's that). I know not all counselors or psychiatrists believe that, however, it's just what I was feeling as I as reading it. I know what I believe, but I'd love to hear from you guys your take on that and the possibility of healing for those struggling with mental illness. 35:53 Signing out for this episode 42:07 *** Resources Mentioned Website brandonhbloom.com *** About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. *** Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The Messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) *** Websites https://www.brandonhbloom.com https://www.valeyuart.com *** Social Media Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GYWjX7tT7Js9KrK3JB4AQ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@channellingsource?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/channellingsource/ *** Disclaimer https://www.brandonhbloom.com/legal-disclaimer

The Channeling Source Podcast Episode 8. The Angels Answer a Bunch of Questions | Full Channel Mode Interview In this full channel mode interview episode, Kat returns to grill The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal on a smorgasbord of questions and topics, including how to call in aligned friendships as an adult, how to stop punishing yourself for past mistakes, how to call in your highest timeline, and more! As Xorbítal said in the beginning, there's a strong energetic component to these full channel mode interview sessions, so you will probably notice a frequency of light and healing with this, and more for the highest good. Timestamps 0:18 Intro Full Channel Mode Interview Begins 1:52 How do you make friends with people of resonance for you as an adult? 3:36 How to feel more comfortable around people instead of pulling back or getting more shy after meeting them? 8:13 Is there a way to accept myself in a deeper way before venturing more into work as a counselor? 11:27 How to do things that are helpful for you (meditation, channeling for yourself, etc.) when you don't feel like doing them? 16:45 How to stop punishing yourself for past mistakes when it's not serving you? 22:04 What about a “hook” that seems to keep me thinking I can't forgive myself until another person I've ostensibly hurt forgives me? 29:16 How do I not compare myself to others creatively? 32:20 How to choose the best timeline available to us in any given moment? 36:17 Would making a quantum leap feel overwhelming? 40:35 A Closing Message from The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal 42:55 *** Resources Mentioned Website brandonhbloom.com *** About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. *** Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The Messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) *** Websites https://www.brandonhbloom.com https://www.valeyuart.com *** Social Media Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GYWjX7tT7Js9KrK3JB4AQ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@channellingsource?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/channellingsource/ *** Disclaimer https://www.brandonhbloom.com/legal-disclaimer

You feelin them good vibrations?  I'm not.  A look through American History for them good vibes! 

In this episode, Brandon delves into 5 (or so) things he learned along his spiritual journey that he was guided to include for this. Kat wasn't able to join for this one due to scheduling and timing, so it is not a full channel mode interview like the last two episodes. Timestamps 1:44 Not everyone in the spiritual field has your best interest at heart 14:45 Fear is a lie. (If it's fear based, it's probably not true.) 24:44 Trust YOUR intuition first. 29:31 There's probably (or usually) a better way than the commonly held belief 46:18 Energetic Boundaries are HUGE as you get to a healed, very aware, connected to Source, and expansive place. 51:46 One last thing and some additional channeled messages *** About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. *** Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The Messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) *** Websites
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(Content Warning! As a heads up, while it doesn't get graphic or explicit, this episode features content related to sexual violence that may be triggering for some viewers. Discretion is advised.) In this full channel mode interview episode, Brandon's spirit guides, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal, are interviewed by Kat Collins and channel information and messages on, and have a conversation regarding, sex, sexual fantasies, different types of relationships, and more! Brandon spends almost the entirety of the episode in full channel mode channeling his spirit guides, the angels, and Source, while Kat delves into asking them personal and overarching questions about sex, healing around sex, and other things related to sex. Timestamps 2:34 Full Channel Mode 4:24 Is there any best way to do sex? 5:23 How did society become so sex negative? Are we going in a different direction in the future? 8:34 Why “can't” we have sex without guilt or shame as easily as the rest of the species on Earth (that reproduce sexually)? 11:01 About sexual repression 12:45 If someone is assaulted, are they stuck with the dark energies of their assaulter? 15:16 Can those who've experienced sexual trauma ever fully heal and recover from it? 18:05 Are some methods of narrative therapy helpful regarding sexual trauma? 19:50 What direction might therapy be going in the future? 22:51 Are any sexual fantasies wrong? Do they align with what people truly believe? Are they random? 29:15 If you masturbate to a sexual fantasy, is that energy going to be wrong somehow and manifest something of a lower nature? (Followed by, what about BDSM or power dynamics in sexual fantasies? What about individuals interested in BDSM or power dynamics who've experienced assault? 39:26 Are polyamorous relationships going to be more common in the future? Is society going to shift where there are all types of relationship structures without a judgement of certain ones being more wrong? 47:07 ACX takes the floor with a finishing message. 52:17 Ending Chat *** About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. *** Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The Messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) *** Websites
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In this full channel mode interview episode, Brandon's spirit guides, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal, are interviewed by Kat Collins and have a conversation on prosperity. Brandon spends almost the entirety of the episode in full channel mode channeling his spirit guides, the angels, and Source, while Kat delves into asking them personal and collective questions on abundance and prosperity that could help those who are interested in the topic.
 Timestamps 0:15 Intro 
 3:35 How to be in prosperity without dimming it down for other people (out of fear, worry about what they'll think, etc.) 
 6:35 An exercise to work through fear that comes up regarding having prosperity 8:58 Can manifestations or being in full prosperity be blocked because of what a soul signed up for when incarnating, or can we all step into prosperity? 
 16:06 “I recently started working from home so I could be in more flow with my work so I could be in more abundance more often and feel that. I'm finding that when I give myself over to that flow, I don't necessarily get as much done, so then I go the opposite direction and force myself to create a 9 to 5 type structure again, but then start finding myself feeling more depressed. Do you have any recommendations in making the shift into more abundance where we're able to be productive while feeling good, and not just recreating the paradigm of needing to force ourselves to do things?” 20:07 ACX responds to “I was raised by a single mom who was go go go as a form of survival, and it seems I've adopted that to some point where if I'm in too much ease, I'm like, “my mom worked so hard to get me here, so I need to work hard to pay that back to her, which, as I'm saying it, I'm realizing it doesn't make sense, as she worked hard so that I could have that ease.” 24:08 ACX responds regarding something coming up wherein Kat was feeling the need to prepare for retirement, and feeling the need to work really hard right now to save up right now for the future. 27:24 ACX responds to, “When I'm gripping hard on a scarcity mindset, or feeling like I need to work so hard, or become small in order to follow a plan that doesn't suit me but it will make me money, it doesn't have the return that I'd want it to…” 28:48 ACX talks about breaking untrue beliefs or agreements you might have on what having a certain amounts of money means to you in order to receive more money. 33:18 Why do certain people just seem to have more money, or it's just easier for some people? Is there a block of deserving it too, for a lot of people? 39:42 Overcoming a sense of loyalty to an income class when maneuvering towards prosperity. 44:21 A closing message from ACX
 
 *** About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. *** Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The Messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) *** Websites
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In this episode, Brandon talks about some things he was guided to talk about that he learned after going full time with a spiritual business, and also brings through and reads some other channeled messages that came through for the episode. This one doesn't sport a full channel mode session at the end, however, for the highest good, may it be a helpful and fruitful episode nonetheless! Timestamps Some things I was getting to say before the 6 things! 2:02 Walk Your Own Road, Go Your Own Way. 17:40 Authenticity and Being Yourself is SO key 30:52 Have Authentic Experience in The Field You're Working and or Teaching In 38:21 Sometimes the thing you THINK is going to work isn't the optimal route, and following and trusting your intuition is way more powerful and effective. 45:02 Working on yourself = working on your business. 47:19 Self Care is so key. 50:03 Additional Channeled and Intuitive Messages 53:55 *** Resources Mentioned Website https://www.brandonhbloom.com *** About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. *** Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The Messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) *** Websites https://www.brandonhbloom.com https://www.valeyuart.com *** Social Media Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GYWjX7tT7Js9KrK3JB4AQ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@channellingsource?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/channellingsource/ *** Disclaimer https://www.brandonhbloom.com/legal-disclaimer

In this episode, Brandon channels and intuits on abundance, talks about some personal experiences with abundance, and brings through a full channel mode session with an energetic transmission geared towards bringing a being towards abundance for the highest good. You are worthy of an abundant life! Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:25 Extra Bonus Message 6:46 Abundance is about enjoying your life, not necessarily just about money or one physical thing. It can be tempting to look at it as just a physical thing, but there's so much more to abundance and you have to look at it holistically. 15:46 There's Nothing Wrong with Money 33:04 Is it ok for you to have abundance if other people don't seem to have it? (Yes.) 52:07 Be Honest with yourself. 59:08 (Some) ways to increase or work on abundance: 1:11:44 Full Channel Mode Session on Abundance 1:35:26 Farewell for now and additional resources and recommendations
 *** *Note, it probably goes without saying that when it comes to generating money and abundance, integrity and doing what's for the highest good is encouraged. 
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The Let's Go Higher Membership https://www.brandonhbloom.com/the-let-s-go-higher-membership Lee Harris's Website (No affiliation)leeharrisenergy.com (Course recommended was the Upshift Your Abundance Course) 
*** About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. *** Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The Messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) *** Websites
 https://www.brandonhbloom.com https://www.valeyuart.com 


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In this episode, Brandon talks about 5 channeled messages that came through on owning your power, as well as a few ways to move towards owning your power, then facilitates a full channel mode session on the topic as well. You can find timestamps, info on channeling, info on his spirit guides, as well as links to his website and other social media below. *Also, here's an extra quote on owning your power from a channeled timeless reading Brandon facilitated during a live session. "Owning your power can be NOT operating just how people want you to just because it's convenient for them. Owning your power can be making your own choices regardless of what anyone else thinks, does, chooses, judges, or is upset about.""You didn't come to Earth just to cater to people's feelings. God didn't put you on Earth just to cater to people's feelings." Of course, consider balancing this concept talked about in the quotes above with highest consciousness and your intuition, empowered kindness, (empowered kindness could be something akin to being kind, yet not being a doormat or someone people can easily take advantage of. They can't take advantage of you because you operate from highest consciousness, awareness, and intuition, and you have firm, healthy boundaries.), and operating from a place that's for the highest good of all as Source would see it (and that includes the highest good of you too, not just everyone else!) TIMESTAMPS 2:19 The Purpose of Owning Your Power (or One of Them!)

 2:53 (1.) Hone Your Intuition and Divine Guidance (and Listen to It)

 19:14 (2.) Be Willing to Have Abundance (Money) and Enough Power for You 25:56 (3.) Healthy Boundaries

 35:05 (4.) Owning Your Value 49:05 (5.) Being (Authentically) Yourself 1:01:44 Full Channel Mode Session on Owning Your Power About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) Websites https://www.brandonhbloom.com https://www.valeyuart.com Social Media Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GYWjX7tT7Js9KrK3JB4AQ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@channellingsource?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/channellingsource/

In this episode, Brandon channels and intuits on channeling, and talks about his experiences with channeling while delving into how you can begin channeling too! He talks about 5 channeled points his spirit guides gave him to talk about in this episode when it comes to learning to channel, and goes way deeper with additional information that came through while he was recording this. The episode finishes off with a potent full channel mode session and then delves into various resources you can take a look at if you'd like to go further with learning to channel and growing your channeling! Timestamps 2:49 Some benefits of channeling and learning to channel 11:04 More information about channeling 22:30 Practicing Your Channeling and Intuition + 36:52 Going on Your Journey + 48:35 Listen to, Read, Watch, etc. Channeled Content 52:55 Energyhealing + 57:30 Taking Opportunities to Practice Intuition+ 1:13:52 Full Channel Mode Session on Channeling and Learning to Channel Resources Mentioned Enhance Your Gifts Channeled Guided Meditation https://www.brandonhbloom.com/offers/5FfpS4kM/checkout Spirit Guides, Angels, and Speaking with Source (channeled book on hearing from your spirit guides) https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Guides-Angels-Speaking-Source/dp/1735586692 (Amazon) (or click here to purchase it on thriftbooks if you don't like Amazon) Intro to Channeling Class (Class is available on the scheduler that can be found on the home page at brandonhbloom.com. If an Intro to Channeling class is currently available, you can book it directly through this link here.) About The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal When asked about a name for them, Brandon's spirit guides replied, "You know we don't have names up here." to which he said, "Yeah, you're right." A few seconds later they gave him a name for them, The Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. In essence, it is a collective of his spirit guides, the angels, and Source. It very strongly features angelic energies and the angels, if you were wondering. Benefits of Listening to Channeled Material •The Messages themselves •An energetic transmission from Source that works only for the highest good. This can move energies, be like a healing session, facilitate upgrades, create shifts and changes for you and your world, etc. and it only works for the highest good. •Imbibing channeled content can open your own third eye and intuition •Listening to, watching, or otherwise imbibing channeled content can open your own channeling if you're meant to channel •Potentially more! (No need to limit it!) Websites https://www.brandonhbloom.com https://www.valeyuart.com Social Media Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GYWjX7tT7Js9KrK3JB4AQ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@channellingsource?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/channellingsource/

To drink or not to drink?  Imbibing is a huge part of our culture.  But how can we make sure that we are using chemicals as tools instead of crutches?  We talk about our personal  histories with drinking and share questions that can help us make sure we are making the best choices for ourselves.MENTIONED IN EPISODE:Stealing Fire: https://www.stevenkotler.com/book-pages/stealing-fireHalcyon's Addiction Journey:  https://youtu.be/oyKOQb_YsXoHOSTSBETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating her passion for transformation and growth. Her recent project, The Power Affirmation Journal and virtual group empowers women to cultivate self awareness and healthy habits so they can live in greater freedom, mind body and spirit.http://poweraffirmation.com/Click here to get a FREE affirmation for Stay Sparked Listeners!HALCYON is full-time Love Ambassador. He is the founder of Hug Nation YouTube channel and daily zoom gratitude circles. He is co-founder of the Pink Heart Burning Man camp and the 1st Saturdays project for people experiencing homelessness. In his free time he coaches individuals on how to live joyfully and authentically. His other podcast is "Hard on the 80's."http://JohnStyn.comJANUS REDMOON is a 10-time Burner, and has spent the last several years as an advocate for psychedelic medicine research and treatment. He is the founder and CEO of NuWorld Nutritionals, a nutritional supplement company providing mushroom-based, all-natural products to improve and maintain health for both body and mind.  (Use code "SPARKED" for 10% off)http://www.nuworldnutritionals.comMASSIVE Thank you to Dub Sutra for their beautiful opening music. Check out their incredible music catalogue online.https://dubsutra.com

In this enriching episode of 'Book Chat' with Author Vivian E. Moore, you will dive deep into the paradoxical concept of the 'Comfort Zone' as an author. Is it a safe haven, or is it a trap hindering your growth and creativity? Here, Author Vivian E. Moore invites you to break free from the confinement of your comfort zones to discover your limitless potential. Imbibing thoughts of courage, braving discomfort, confronting the fear of failure, and embracing vulnerability are emphasized as key to your personal and professional development. A profound insight is shared into the prospects of unfolding your originality, innovating, and evolving in your author's journey. Each segment talks through strategies targeted at boosting your confidence, cultivating a growth mindset, embracing failure, practicing self-compassion, and unleashing your potential. Author, Vivian E. Moore guides you through the journey of stepping outside your comfort zone, not as a one-time event but as an ongoing commitment. This podcast episode is not only a guide to expanding your creative horizons but also a heartening reminder that every barrier can be overcome with firm determination and perseverance. Join us on this insightful journey to redefine the boundaries of possibility, unlock your limitless potential, and discover the true essence of your creativity.

Homily, 01.14.2024 - Leave-Taking of & Sunday after the Theophany;  the Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians. (4:7-13); the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (4:12-17)

This week, there's a bit of a toothpaste tantrum at the beginning... plus we have a question from a Ronnie who wants to stop imbibing but continue going out. Don't forget that your Christmas tax is due! Get your questions over to @canwehelpyoupodcast or canwehelpyoupodcast.comAnd join us in the Ronnie Room at canwehelpyoupodcast.com/room Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, there's a bit of a toothpaste tantrum at the beginning... plus we have a question from a Ronnie who wants to stop imbibing but continue going out. Don't forget that your Christmas tax is due! Get your questions over to @canwehelpyoupodcast or canwehelpyoupodcast.comAnd join us in the Ronnie Room at canwehelpyoupodcast.com/room Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we come to the end of another liturgical year and conclude our weekly meditation on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, the Church gives us Jesus's parable on the Last Judgment. Jesus brings to the fore the mandate that we have as his followers to perform the Corporal Works of Mercy: Feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, care for the sick, etc. But the radically of today's Gospel message lies in the fact that Jesus himself so identifies himself with his beloved poor that he unites himself with them, such that he can say, "Whatever you did (or did not do) for these least ones, you did (or did not do) for me." Imbibing this truth, Mother Teresa would tell her sisters that when they went out to serve the poorest of the poor, they were encountering their Lord "in his distressing disguise." Our conviction that Jesus makes himself truly present at the Mass leads us to seek him there. But when Mass is finished, we must continue to seek him out where we know him to be -- in his poor -- by performing the corporal works of mercy. According to Jesus, our salvation depends on it!

Cut the gimmicks and tricks — it's time to sit down and LEARN. On this episode of Acoustic Tuesday, I'm unveiling the secrets to learning a new song swiftly and effectively. Grab your guitars and notebooks because you won't want to miss this one! In this episode, I'm breaking down the process into two fundamental parts to prevent you from feeling swamped or overwhelmed. Remember, understanding and mastering a song doesn't have to be a strenuous endeavor. Let's dive right into it! Part 1: Mastering the Essential Skills I'm going to walk you through breaking a song into five vital skills that are your stepping stones to mastering any tune: Technique: Breaking a song down into its essential techniques helps focus on the essentials. If you can't do what the song requires, dial it back and practice specific techniques. Licks: These are moments of flourish or melodic expression that add style and memorability to any song. Isolating these moments and solely focusing on them during a playing session can help allocate your time. Improvising: Explore the art of personalizing the song, making it uniquely yours, and getting more comfortable expressing yourself. Rhythm: It's the heartbeat of the song, and I'll share tips on how to nail it every time. Chord Transitions: We'll go through smooth transitions to ensure a melodious flow throughout.

In today's podcast I talk about: My morning routine. TM run. Kalari practice. Reviews and connects. Easy bike ride. Imbibing positive emotions. Working on Humility, Compassion and Gratitude.

Having left Iraq with his family during a period of turbulence, Milad Juma understands full well how fortunate he was to have the opportunities in front of him. It's something he does not take for granted, and he is adamant about giving back. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with PRD Legal principal Milad Juma about his firm's strategic alignments with not-for-profit organisations, why retention of one's desire to support the community is so critical, how being a leader in a boutique firm gives one the capacity to make greater contributions to the community, and how he got started on driving his firm to better service the community. Mr Juma also reflects on being multilingual and how this helps his provision of legal services, the perspective that lawyers can glean from community service, how the pandemic impacted his work in this space, how his firm's efforts will continue into the future, and how he plans to develop those coming through the ranks and imbibe the importance of community service in them. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

In a recent episode, Thom explored the subject of where suicidal thoughts come from. And while this might help us understand the origins of suicidal thoughts, it doesn't explain the evolutionary role that suicide plays.Thom takes us deeper in this episode and delivers a comforting perspective, which doesn't condone suicide as such but explains how it is at least evolutionary. Importantly, he explains that while it may be evolutionary, there are even more evolutionary alternatives available. This is a must-listen episode for anyone affected by, or harboring suicidal thoughts. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis:In the United States: Dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.orgIn Australia: Dial 13 11 14 or go to https://www.lifeline.org.au/In all other countries, visit this page for your local prevention hotline: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ Episode Highlights:[00:45] Q - What is the Evolutionary Function of Suicide?[00:57] A - An Extreme Form of Self Destruction[02:35] Going Beyond the One Body Mentality[03:59] Risky Behavior[05:43] Imbibing[07:34] Long, Slow Suicide[08:54] There's No Escape[10:45] What's Causing the Suffering?[12:39] Life Without Suffering[14:48] Sensing What Nature is Up To[17:13] Self Knowledge[18:50] Radiating Life for All to Enjoy[20:57] What is Our Contribution?[22:46] A Lighthouse in the Darkness of Ignorance Useful Linksinfo@thomknoles.comhttps://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

On today's episode of Beat Your Addictions John Giordano interviews author Steve Moffe About Steve- Steve grew up during the 60's and 70's in a large family; he was the fifth of seven children. Their home was located in the rough part of a small city near a railroad depot in Elmira, New York. It was a blue collar community of upstate New York, consisting of Eastern European, Black, Italian, and Irish immigrants. My father(Italian decent) had a six grade education, and my mother (Irish) having a high school diploma. Steve had suffered from a severe head trauma at the age of one. In his early years, he, his mother and siblings suffered from physical and emotional abuse by his father. Through his formative years in school, he struggled with undiagnosed dyslexia, and had a very difficult time throughout his education until high school. During his 'formative' years and long after he left his home, his parents' marriage was a very contentious one, and affected him deeply as of course it would negatively affect most kids. Personally, Steve considered himself a loner with the exception of one or two close friends, he tended to isolate more often than not. For the most part, when it came to adolescence (and) girls, he was a bit naïve and shy until he began using alcohol that arguably changed his life and his behavior; and not for the good. Although he considers his childhood has being a very difficult one, in part because of his life choices, but predominantly much of it because of his father's outbursts of rage and anger towards his mother, siblings and himself, there were a number of good childhood memories too. All of that aside, Steve struggled growing up. At the age of about thirteen he began drinking, having sex and smoking marijuana. Between the years of 13 and 18 drinking was a part of his life mostly on weekends and holidays, except for his high school years while participating in sports he did behave. By in-large, Steve was more or less dedicated to his sports and avoided Imbibing during these times. All of that change after his early discharge from the United States Navy, and a few unforeseen events while entering and during his time in the service that changed the direction of his life forever. He was discharged after nine months, and his drinking began again, and use of several street drugs. His life floundered for time after his discharge until he found a job as an orderly and ICU technician at a local hospital. He was good at what he did, but his life coping skills were pretty much nonexistent as he had turned to more and more to alcohol and drugs to cope with life issues and his past, until he was married; he chose to leave the drinking and drugging to his past at least for awhile. He was married for 20 years with two beautiful daughters who are now married and successful in their chosen professions. Early in his marriage came the loss of his brother to AIDS in 1993, then the drinking and drugs came back into the picture. Compared to Steve's childhood, it seems his daughters we're spared the abuse that he suffered, however, although Steve avoided the negative traits of being physically and emotional abusive towards his daughters, his torment lies in the fact that he wasn't always present as a full-time father because of turning to alcohol or drugs to cope with the loss of his brother and loathing his career as a prison guard. These circumstances lead to years of him being treated with psychotropic drugs to control his mental illness and eventually, electroconvulsive therapy( shock treatments); in addition to being in and out of mental health facilities and years later, a second alcohol and substance-abuse rehab.

BSR always strives to shine a light on people moving the Beer World forward. Writers and editors are often the most thoughtful, impactful people in the worlds of beer, spirits, and hospitality, and we have two great ones on the show this week.Joining Jimmy is Jeff Cioletti, author of Imbibing for Introverts, and editor in chief of Craft Spirits Magazine; and Kate Bernot, Missoula, Montana-based reporter on beer, alcohol, and food, and director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers.This show came together to highlight Jeff's new book, and more broadly to talk about the state of “beer storytelling” from the past to the future. Plus, find out Jimmy, Jeff, and Kate's picks for their current favorite “thoughtful” beers that are pushing the scene forward (or taking it back to basics):Jeff: Pilsner UrquellKate: Taras Boulba - Brasserie de la SenneJimmy: Aventinus Weizen-DoppelbockTune in now!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

With COVID travel restrictions gone, I expect people to revert back to their old ways where January is the biggest travel planning month. I wade into the debate between booking direct with travel providers vs. booking with agents and 3rd-party sites. I see how well my travel tips did during the Southwest cancellation chaos, and then pull out a little more of my conversation with Jeff Cioletti, author of the new book Imbibing for Introverts; this time about how gin is going global with a local twist.Check out this episode's show notes here

How to Grieve: From Cicero and Stoicism to Modern practices, How Can Philosophy HELP US Handle Loss? Panel DiscussionIn 45 BCE, the Roman statesman Cicero fell to pieces when his beloved daughter, Tullia, died from complications of childbirth. But from the depths of despair, Cicero fought his way back. In an effort to cope with his loss, he wrote a consolation speech―not for others, as had always been done, but for himself. And it worked.Cicero's Consolation was something new in literature, equal parts philosophy and motivational speech. Drawing on the full range of Greek philosophy and Roman history, Cicero convinced himself that death and loss are part of life, and that if others have survived them, we can, too; resilience, endurance, and fortitude are the way forward.This panel discusses the revelations of Cicero's consolation and how they relate to both the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and modern behavioral cognitive therapy... all with the aim of finding a better understanding on how to grieve.Watch eminent professors and authors, Michael Fontaine, Massimo Pigliucci, and Donald Robertson for this thought-provoking, important conversation. About the Speakers:Michael Fontaine is Professor in the Department of Classics at Cornell University, New York and author of many books and articles, including: How to tell a Joke, The Pig War, How to Drink: A classical Guide to Imbibing, and most recently, How to Grieve: An Ancient Guide to the Lost Art of Consolation.Massimo Pigliucci is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York and author of many books, including How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life... and most recently, How to Be Good: What Socrates Can Teach Us About the Art of Living Well. Donald Robertson is a writer, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and trainer, specializing in teaching evidence-based psychological skills and is the president of Plato's Academy Center.  Donald is the author of several books and many articles on philosophy, psychotherapy, and psychological skills training, including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, and his most recent project, Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, a graphic novel has just been released.Anya Leonard is the Founder and Director of Classical Wisdom, a site dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds. Co-founded in 2013 with Bill Bonner, in conjunction with Les Belles Lettres, the French publishing house.  She has recently published a children's book, Sappho: The Lost Poetess, dedicated to the life, works and remarkable recent discovery of a poem written by the 7th century Poetess, Sappho.You can learn more about Classical Wisdom and our mission to bring ancient wisdom to modern minds here: https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/

Back behind the mic after 3 week of travel in Croatia and Italy. The trip went amazingly well up to the last leg, when United's Newark team couldn't get our bags on our plane. But, I'd stuffed Apple AirTags into our luggage, so we were able to track their movements 'til they got home. That experience and a listener's tweet led to me re-visiting my travel tech stack. We then talk to Jeff Cioletti, author of the new book Imbibing for Introverts, about the art of drinking alone.Check out this episode's show notes here

Lexman and Bret discuss over-simplification and how it often leads to bad decision-making, Bret's personal experience with hunger and how it related to Gracchus' legislative program, and how our jaws work (or don't work) in combination with our appetites.

Episode 382 - Jeff Cioletti is Back (with yet another book!) Happy Monday, Thieves! We're talking to our old pal Jeff Cioletti today, who just happens to have a new book coming out in a couple of months called Imbibing for Introverts: A Guide to Social Drinking for the Anti-Social. It's about drinking for introverts and we talk about what that means in the COVID and post-COVID era. Jeff tells us about visiting dicey bars in LA at 8am on a weekday (in the name of “research,” of course) and the types of folks you might find there. It's a good, spirited discussion and we even have a little fun with yet another stovepipe in the black glass. Tune in and let us know what you think!***As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

SCALING AGILE frameworks is a topic ANY PMP, PM, agilist should understand. Firstly, AGILE is a MINDSET you cannot "scale" but you can scale the application of agile frameworks. Teams need a SOLID understanding and assimilation of the MINDSET for any of the so-called scaling frameworks to be remotely useful. Some miss that and begin the cert-mill route. Imbibing agile is more than just certification! This topic is not just for management! But what is it? How do you address this topic ethically instead of blindly following the current industry fads or without knowing what scaling is about and the ETHICS behind scaling ? You can join Roy Schilling and I at the common-sense scaling webinar this weekend. Do not follow the unsafe fads. Learn for yourself and go from there. Great webinar for C-Level, VPs and Director folk who are trying to do the impossible or conform to the mold. Come learn for yourself, ask questions and build solid strategy for your firm/PMO/VDOs future! https://youtu.be/v8-lGb3yUto #agile #management #future #webinar #scaling #agilecoaching #mindset --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pmpradio/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pmpradio/support

Today we head back to the digital dive bar, to sip some suds and joke around about all things theme parks. This week Adriane, and Ryan, join the rest of the themepark world and talk about the pros and cons of the new Galactic Starcruiser a star wars hotel. Then the pair perfecto discuss what their the biggest Icks and Awws of the disney universe. They wrap up the show with some fun truth or drinks bringing it back old school AnR. Hope you enjoy gettin jiggier than Will Smith at Jaden's 21st.… tune in to find out.

9th chapter, 30th verse: “Even a wicked person, if he takes a decision to turns to God with one sided devotion - at that decisive moment, he is actually liberated. Such a person should be regarded as a noble person.”Such a sincere decision brings positive changes to our mental system. It purifies our vrittis, vasanas and samskaras. All psychological obstacles are gone. With that decision, we have boarded the bus and are bound to reach the destination. We are then endowed with a new sense of inner fulfillment and contentment.The story of Sadasiva Brahmendra Saraswati is a good example of such a spiritual transformation. In early days, he was arrogant and defeated many scholars in logic and debates. Upon hearing this news, his guru rebuked him and asked him one question: “When are you going to keep quiet.” In response, he did not utter a word, closed his mouth with one hand, and signaled with his other hand – “Today and now.” He then practiced non-speaking, both vocally and mentally. He went on to become a great mystic.9th chapter, 34th verse: “Fill your mind with the thought of Me (God), become My devotee, resign yourself to My will, undergo your rituals, keep your heart/mind steadfast and fixed on Me – then you will eventually reach Me.”This verse represents the harmonization of the three Yogas. One can realize God through any of the three Yogas. Practice rituals with devotion (Bhakti Yoga) or think of God all the time (Jnana Yoga) or do everything as an offering to God (Karma Yoga).In the Bhagavata Purana, Prahalada explains Navadha Bhakti (nine devotional disciplines) as a way to give a spiritual orientation to all conceivable human activities. These nine disciplines are: Sravanam (Hearing about God ), Kirtanam (Chanting His Name and Glory), Vishnu smaranam (Remembering Him), Pada sevanam (Serving His Lotus Feet), Archanam (Worshipping Him), Vandanam (Prostrating before Him), Dasyam (Being His Servant), Sakhyam (Befriending Him), and Atma Nivedanam (Offering Oneself to Him). In the 34th verse, Lord Krishna is also asking us to be his devotee in whatever way possible.Prahalada is the greatest devotee in the Bhagavata Purana, which is the story of King Parikshit who has seven days left to live because of a curse. The entire Purana is a response to his question to Sage Suka – “What should a dying man do? How should he live the rest of his life?” Suka says: “One should be able to live life in such a way that he can leave the body with a smile on his face and with God's thought in his mind.”The 10th chapter of Bhagavad Gita is Vibhuti Yoga. It lists several divine characteristics. God does not look at the grammatical or phonetical accuracy of our prayers. God only focuses on the state of our mind and the attitude with which we pray. In whatever way possible, if we can think of the characteristics of God, that is one method of evolving in spiritual life. The real purpose of this spiritual practice is to imbibe within us the qualities that we attribute to God. For example, if we think of God as compassionate, we should develop compassion within us.Lord Krishna discusses the characteristics of a spiritually enlightened person in the second chapter. Shankaracharya says that these characteristics constitute the road by which we should travel to reach the goal that the enlightened person has reached. We can develop these characteristics with our own effort. We should read about the life of great saints – then we will be inclined to develop the great qualities of these saints.These qualities should not be the focus of our meditation and spiritual practices. The focus should be on God Himself. If we cannot focus on God, then as a secondary practice, we can focus on these qualities. Shandilya Bhakti Sutra says that the highest spiritual liberation is not possible by focusing on certain characteristics. At the highest level, we should be able to focus on an incarnation or a saint, who is an embodiment of these qualities.10th chapter, 1st verse: “Listen Arjuna. I am going to give you an exposition of vibhutis (divine characteristics). It is for your spiritual growth.”From the highest Advaitic standpoint, the supreme reality is beyond all characteristics. It is impersonal and transcends name, form, characteristics, time, space and causation. Adavaita does not reject a personal God. It says that at a higher level of evolution, we realize that the supreme reality in its highest dimension, is guna-atita - it is beyond gunas, it transcends gunas.

That's right, this week we're going to Brazil with our guest Paula Carreirão of AskSuite. We'll learn how to make a tasty Caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail, made with cachaça, sugar, and lime.

Brent Kessel, co-founder and CEO of Abacus Wealth Partners, explores his motivation for excess and his quest for the origins of the desire for more. Brent details his personal, never-ending journey towards enough - enough capital, enough time, enough work, enough energy. He openly shares his somatic experiences of attachment, loss, and aging, feeling into the truth of his own impermanence. Brent encourages humble curiosity around the myth of scarcity. In this episode, Brent talks about:  The origins of his quest for enoughness [4:30] His present inquiry into enough “time” [5:53] Leveling off his consumption and quantifying the surplus to be used for the benefit of others [8:23] Feeling older than expected and the implications of pushing too hard [11:00] Processing the loss of his father and a shifting perspective of time [15:50] How no amount of money can bring permanent security [22:22] Imbibing the truth of impermanence [23:41] The role of vulnerability in building trust [30:00] Heeding a friend's advice to never resist a generous impulse [39:10] Resource Links Abacus Wealth Partners a $3 billion impact wealth management firm whose mission is to expand what's possible with money. The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life by Boyd Varty Executive Coaching with Aiko Bethea, RARE Coaching & Consulting  Toniic a global community of asset owners seeking deeper positive net impact across the spectrum of capital 

Have a case of the morning fog? The jim jams? How about veisalgia? In this episode, Rachael & Jen walk through the science of hangovers and steps you can take to manage the aftermath, from eating a fried canary to visiting a "med spa" that sounds an awful lot like an ER.

Over The Hump is a weekly beer and bike mash-up: we bring you a Bike Thing and a Beer Thing, and then send you on your way to your own wheeled and hopped adventures. In this episode: - It's Hard to Understand Hard Seltzer - Riding and Imbibing in and around Richmond, VA

Rajveer Singh took up cooking seriously during lockdown. Imbibing the skill has now helped him during a sequence in his TV show Qurbaan Hua.

Imbibing the pared down, psychedelic-infused folk ditties from South Africa's weirdo experimental duo.Continue reading

#9. Join me for this interview with Ellie Hadsall.  A self-described spiritual mentor and author, the twists and turns of her life have led her on a wildly imaginitive and rewarding journey.  Ellie's most recent book Meditation, a Journey in Self-Fulfillment is a "multi-cultural how-to meditation manual."  The book includes real-life experiences of clients and friends, revealing the profound impact meditation has had on their lives.  Her early career as a Dale Carnegie trainer morphed into a successful HR consulting firm she ran with her husband Ron.  While wildly successful in business, she realized that the spoke of spirituality in her own “Circle of Life” was lacking.  She was led to Kriya Yoga and her teacher Roy Eugene Davis after an encounter with the book “Autobiography of a Yogi,” which moved her in a way she could not have imagined.  Kriya yoga is the “yoga of action.”  Imbibing knowledge without putting it into practice was deemed insufficient.  True to this spirit, she opened a kriya yoga center in Dallas while simultaneously serving as minister of a New Thought church.  Having caught more than a glimpse of the ancient healing system of Ayurveda, Ellie and her husband Ron were drawn to become more deeply connected with its wisdom.  They left their comfortable life in Texas and headed to New Mexico to work with Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute.  Ellie served as Director of Education for over ten years, a role that enriched her life in ways she never thought possible.  She introduced the practice of Vedic fire ceremony called agnihotra to the students – bringing them the unique opportunity to restore harmony to their environment.In recent years, Ellie has turned to writing fiction.  She is the author of the successful series “The Cave Time Chronicles.”  Contemplating what her life could be like if she lived totally in accordance with spiritual principles, Ellie received “a download," a series of books that would allow her to explore this question.  The books are chronological.  Each book ends with intimations of where her main character is headed next as she travels through parallel universes.  When writing, Ellie travels with her characters.  Like most journeyers, she encounters many surprises along the way.  She introduces elements of her own spiritual path in the series:  sacred chant, meditation, agnihotra.  To Ellie, these books represent the potential of creativity.  “When you are willing to hold the space for possibilities, possibilities occur.”  The Cave Time Chronicles bring a relevant message to our contemporary world.  “While we may think self-protection is required under some circumstances, we can easily see that fear and anger come from deep wounds, usually experienced in childhood.”  (Ellie views her protagonist in Pathwalker – the first in the series- as a wounded child.)  “We can choose to practice nonjudgment and compassion while setting boundaries and being true to ourselves.  Necessary action can be compassionate.  If we act in this way, we experience a different outcome.” Ellie looks at life as a choice – an opportunity to play, to explore.  “What's it like to be an aggressor, to be young, female, male, old.  Life is an adventure.  Try it out.  See what works and what doesn't.  Play means I am not attached to being perfect – you have to be willing to put your creation out there.  You have to have fun with your creative projects.  Don't be afraid of criticism and most of all, don't define yourself by criticism.”Elliehadsall.com  & Cosmicgathering.com FB:  @EllieHadsallAuthorFiction & Nonfiction Books by Ellie:  amazon.com/Ellie-Hadsall/

Imbibing dark rum cocktails late into a Sunday evening, the hosts rant and rave about modern day text message etiquette (read receipts turned on), the resurgence of Schitt's Creek, and a bunch of other nonsense...as usual.

Was there Mental Illness in the ancient world? What did people think about Suicide or Schizophrenia? How did the philosophies of Epicurus or Hippocrates help? And what can this teach us about Mental Illness today? Michael Fontaine, Professor and Associate Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education, The Department of Classics, Cornell University, New York treats us to a new perspective on the extremes of the human condition. For more information about Classical Wisdom's Podcast Classical Wisdom Speaks, please check out our website at: http://classicalwisdom.comInterested in learning more? Get a FREE E-book on "Money, Gold and the End of an Empire" Here: https://classicalwisdom.com/free-e-book-money-gold-endofanempire/Get our Latest Magazine - dedicated to Statesmen - with our Classical Wisdom Litterae Magazine subscription Here: https://classicalwisdom.com/product/classical-wisdom-litterae-magazine-subscription/Here are some links to references mentioned on the podcast:1. The paper Michael gave at the American Psychiatric Association about Thomas Szasz and Epicurus (on mental illness): https://www.madinamerica.com/2014/08/religious-psychiatric-atheism-success-epicurus-failure-thomas-szasz/2. A long review essay on “Mental Disorders in the Classical World.” (It’s all about classics, and a good overview to how Michael approaches mental illness): https://www.madinamerica.com/2015/10/mental-disorders-in-the-classical-world-a-book-review/3. 2013. ‘On Being Sane in an Insane Place—The Rosenhan Experiment in the Laboratory of Plautus’ Epidamnus,’ Current Psychology 32, 348-365. – This paper is about Plautus’ Menaechmi (the twins separated at birth).4. 2017. ‘Schizophrenia, then and now: The Libation Bearers of Aeschylus,’ in J.A. Schaler, H.Z. Lothane, and R.E. Vatz, eds., Thomas S. Szasz: The Man and his Ideas. Transaction Publishers, New Brunswick, New Jersey, pp. 169-193. – This was summarized in the podcast.5. The world's first Lobotomy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ancient-insights/202002/did-psychosurgery-start-out-joke6. You can get Michael's latest books, How to Drink: A Classical Guide to the Art of Imbibing here: https://tinyurl.com/y6stsjjkas well as The Pig War: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732475075***Update from Michael: Also, since we did our podcast, a bombshell of a book came out that casts doubt on some of what I say about the modern experiment in article #3 down below. You can read my review of it in Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ancient-insights/201911/the-big-lie-psychiatry***The interview initially took place in August 2019.

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Adam and Dr. Drew open the show lamenting the continued shutdown and the continued move by California officials away from the science surrounding coronavirus and toward the racial issues facing our society. They then turn to the phones and speak to a caller who wants to discuss the current state of black families in America and what can be done to rectify the situation. They also speak to a caller who is having trouble growing facial hair and more. Please Support Our Sponsors: Meater.com, code ADS TommyJohn.com/ADS LifeLock.com, promo code ADAM

In 1536, a now obscure poet named Vincent Obsopoeus published a long verse called The Art of Drinking, or De Arte Bibendi, filled with shockingly modern advice. Moderation, not abstinence, is the key to lasting sobriety, he writes—and then turns around and teaches us how to win at drinking games and give a proper toast. Joining us this week is the man who brought this sound advice to modern English—Michael Fontaine, professor of classics at Cornell University, whose newly rebranded How to Drink: A Classical Guide to the Art of Imbibing is the first proper English translation of Obsopoeus’s ode to mild inebriation.Go beyond the episode:Michael Fontaine’s How to Drink: A Classical Guide to the Art of Imbibing (read an excerpt here)Read his series of posts on the Best American Poetry blog, run by friend of the magazine David Lehman: “We Have Sex Education. Should We Teach Drinking Education, Too?”, “What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger,” and moreReady to pour one? May we recommend the sazerac, per Wayne Curtis, which Fontaine also recommends in his list of “Quarantinis” for drinking at home?Tune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek and sponsored by the Phi Beta Kappa Society.Subscribe: iTunes • Feedburner • Stitcher • Google Play • AcastHave suggestions for projects you’d like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes!Our theme music was composed by Nathan Prillaman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1536, a now obscure poet named Vincent Obsopoeus published a long verse called The Art of Drinking, or De Arte Bibendi, filled with shockingly modern advice. Moderation, not abstinence, is the key to lasting sobriety, he writes—and then turns around and teaches us how to win at drinking games and give a proper toast. Joining us this week is the man who brought this sound advice to modern English—Michael Fontaine, professor of classics at Cornell University, whose newly rebranded How to Drink: A Classical Guide to the Art of Imbibing is the first proper English translation of Obsopoeus’s ode to mild inebriation.Go beyond the episode:Michael Fontaine’s How to Drink: A Classical Guide to the Art of Imbibing (read an excerpt here)Read his series of posts on the Best American Poetry blog, run by friend of the magazine David Lehman: “We Have Sex Education. Should We Teach Drinking Education, Too?”, “What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger,” and moreReady to pour one? May we recommend the sazerac, per Wayne Curtis, which Fontaine also recommends in his list of “Quarantinis” for drinking at home?Tune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek and sponsored by the Phi Beta Kappa Society.Subscribe: iTunes • Feedburner • Stitcher • Google Play • AcastHave suggestions for projects you’d like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes!Our theme music was composed by Nathan Prillaman.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For Dr Rao, innovation is more than just an approach to problem-solving, it is part of the DNA of all human beings. It is not a business process, but the fundamental desire within each of us to improve our condition. We just need to mindfully experience the world, reflect on it, learn from it, and grow.Mindful reflectionThe first step toward innovation is to mindfully notice one's work. It is only when we are continually aware of problems—and their potential solutions—can we grow continually. Dr Rao compares this mindful awareness to a spiritual feeling. While awareness equals mindfulness, mindlessness or mere repetition provides no insights to improvement. What one requires is mindful reflection.The ‘Aha momentLearning from one's mistakes and continuous improvement can lead to a quantum jump, which becomes the ‘aha' moment of innovation. The ‘Aha' moment is an awakening which comes through recognition of problems towards an improvement of processes for greater outcomes. To identify this opportunity, one needs both, awareness and reflection, which in turn lead to an awakening—the ‘Aha' moment!Mindful project managementDr Rao provides a framework for mindful project planning for start-ups: 1. Mindful thinking; 2. Mindful processing; 3. Mindful execution. Imbibing this discipline can help entrepreneurs cultivate innovation, harness that energy, and make it a sustainable process. The thumb rule of mindfulness is to be aware of what is asked of you, put those principles into practice, aided by flawless execution at all levels of performance.Understand your marketHis advice to new founders would be to understand what problem the project is solving and tweak the product accordingly. Finding the perfect product–market fit is like finding diamonds in the rough and cleaning, polishing, and embellishing the product, based on active feedback. To learn, absorb, and put things into practice is to constantly keep innovating to improve.About the interviewer: The podcast host, Vidyangi Patil, is a coach and co-author of The Solution Book.

This week EJ and Steve gathered at a little house party to watch the debates. Afterwards we recorded, talking about how the debate went and, of course, the third successful impeachment of a President in US history.

This week EJ and Steve gathered at a little house party to watch the debates. Afterwards we recorded, talking about how the debate went and, of course, the third successful impeachment of a President in US history.

Not everyone can claim that they were born in Purgatory, but Andrew Tozier could, on February 11, 1838. Purgatory is a town near the Monmouth-Litchfield line in central Maine and is neither a heaven or a hell - like most towns, just somewhere in between. But during his life, Andrew Tozier would see more than his fair share of the landscape bordering Hell, even if it was all man-made. In fact, he would become one of the most interesting and least noted figures of the American Civil War. Tozier's family moved from Purgatory to the Plymouth, Maine area in 1848 when he was a mere ten years old. His father, was an abusive alcoholic who wrought his anger upon his children. We do not know exactly at what age Andrew ran away from home, but it is likely he was quite young. The fifth of seven children, his absence meant one less mouth to feed at the Tozier homestead, but it also meant that young Andrew was now penniless, and on his own in a largely agrarian state, with no real prospects and no plan for the future. In that, he wasn't alone. In the 1850s before the advent of the American Civil War, there were large numbers of ‘homeless' men moving from place to place in search of work, food, and warmth in the winter. Tozier likely took a common route - he may have made his way to the coast and became a sailor. He may have been a day laborer or worked from season to season, depending on the harvest. He may have found work in the lumber trade. Whatever he did, he was surely uneducated beyond a basic grammar school experience and he was certainly a wanderer, growing up rather quickly on his own, away from any home. We do know that he reconnected with the Tozier clan in 1861 when he returned to their Plymouth home. Lincoln had called the banners and it was time for twenty-seven year old Andrew Tozier to settle into a trade, of sorts. He signed up to fight for the Union, enlisting in Company F of the 2nd Maine Infantry. In those days, local groups of men could form units and fight together within the larger companies in the army.So it was in Maine, like it was everywhere else. Andrew would have received the basic training and drill that any of the soldiers of the newly formed Army would have received. In the early days of the war, the number of battles were few and far between, but the 2nd Maine saw action in one of the early ones. Andrew Tozier was in the thick of the Battle of Gaines Mill, also known as the Battle of Chickahominy River. In Hanover County, Virginia, on June 27,1862, General Lee made the largest advance of the confederate side thus far in the war, pushing the Union troops back over the Chickahominy River in retreat. Tozier was wounded in the battle almost a year to his date of enlistment, losing his middle finger to a minie ball, breaking one rib, and receiving what must have been a lifelong ailment for him - a bullet in his left ankle that went in but never came out. Captured as a prisoner of war by the South, he recuperated in two different Confederate prisons in Richmond. He was used to hard living and managed to heal while incarcerated. He was eventually paroled and allowed to return to the north, this time with Company I of the 20th Maine. In the early part of the war, nearly every soldier was inexperienced. A soldier like Tozier, already wounded, imprisoned, battle-scarred and now back to fight again, would likely have had some gravitas with the newer recruits as someone with at least a modicum of knowledge of how to fight.His experience in battle, brief though it was, set him apart from the rest of the men. It must have been an odd thing for him to experience - the respect and admiration of other soldiers for an ill-educated rambler from central Maine. The whole unit was a little like him -it was made up of men from other units, leftovers, remnants and the odd new recruit. That's how Tozier got in to the 20th Maine. Their leader was a scholar, an unlikely military strategist who knew his martial training from reading ancient texts in Greek and Latin. Andrew Tozier didn't know Joshua Chmaberlain, not then. He was his commander and that was all he needed to know. Like all of the men in the 20th Maine, he knew how to work, how to walk, how to make do. It was something that had kept him going when everything seemed like it was going against him. He had been wounded and captured, but here he was, back in the midst of the action. Events would conspiure so that in less than a month when another soldier's drunkenness reared its ugly head, it gave him the opportunity that changed his life forever. To be a bearer of the colors for a unit was an honor among the soldiers of the day. It was generally believed by the soldiers than the man bearing the colors was the bravest of them all. He was in the front. He was bold. A color bearer led the men into battle and gave the soldiers a focal point on the field when the fighting started and the fog of battle descended on them. A soldier looked to the color bearer and followed him - no other real communication was possible on the field once the guns began to fire. Hiram Maxim, another Mainer from Sangerville, had not yet invented smokeless gunpowder and in the heat of any Civil War battle, soldiers were often limited to being able to see only a few feet in front of themselves. The color bearer might be the only sight recognized in that field, once the bullets began to fly. Sergeant Charles Proctor was the color bearer for the 20th Maine as it marched towards Gettysburg. Imbibing too much liquor one night, Proctor became so riled up and intoxicated that he began to cuss out the officers of the regiment. Acknowledging that he was not in his right mind because of drink, the officers limited their response to him by taking the colors away from him, one of the greatest of insults one could give to a soldier. There was no time to let him sober up as they marched onward to battle. Three recruits in the rear tried to frog-walk him for awhile as they moved towards Gettysburg, but they found it impossible to keep up. He was eventually left there on the side of the road and was officially listed as A.W.O.L. Proctor had been the senior enlisted man in the unit prior to this, and the colors would now be given to the next most experienced man in the 20th Maine, which was...Andrew Tozier. Marching at night, in the rain and through the mud, Andrew led the men of the 20th Maine through the dismal Maryland countryside. He had been in the 20th Maine less than a month and was now in charge of her colors. He would take this task more seriously, perhaps, than any other task in his life. By the time they had made it to Unions Mills, they had marched nonstop and covered 25 miles of hard slogging. They were now only four miles from Pennsylvania. In another day they would make it to Hanover and then, finally to a little place called Gettysburg and a hill known as Little Round Top. The significance of the Union winning the Battle of Gettysburg is that it became the turning point of the war. It was decisive because there was no guarantee that the strategy and prowess of General Lee would ever fail. The South had won battle after battle with fewer men and fewer supplies. Up to this point in the Civil War, it was not at all clear if the North could eventually muster the kind of willpower, strategy and tenacity to take on Lee and his generals and gain the kind of ground needed to take back the South. The Battle of Gettysburg became the pivot around which the war turned, and a small Company from the northern state of Maine would be given a task that, if they failed, would have given the south its biggest victory yet and all but spell the end of the war within months, in favor of the Confederacy. Late in the afternoon of July 2, 1863, Colonel Joshua Chamberlain and his 386 infantrymen found themselves running desperately low on ammunition. The 20th Maine had been given the task of holding the left flank of the Army's line. The 16th Michigan held the right flank and the men from New York and Pennsylvania held the center. Earlier in the day, Chamberlain's commander, Colonel Vincent, had told him that the thin line that the Maine men held was the left of the Uinion army's line. “You are to hold this line at all costs!” he told Chamberlain and Chamberlain took him at his word. Earlier, 44 of his men from Company B were cut off by the enemy's flanking maneuver, leaving only 314 men from Maine to hold the main line. Early in the day, over 800 Texans under General Hood began their assualt on Little Round Top. Later, the 15th and 47th of Alabama began to hammer into the Maine line. The Maine men held the high ground, but they were vastly outnumbered and their supply of ammunition was running dangerously low. There was little hope of holding this hill for long. Something had to happen. Something had to change. There are times in battle when something unlikely happens, something unexpected and so unusual that it can change the course of events for everyone involved, stirring people to action they might not otherwise take. At such moments, it is all one can do not to simply stop and wonder, to gaze upon something so unlikely, so perfect. Things were looking bad for the 20th Maine. The Alabamans were moving up the hill and the Maine men had run out of ammunition. Company B was still nowhere to be seen and Colonel Joshua Chamberlain surveyed the scene at this terrible moment, only to see something that stirred his courage into even more action and caused him to make a decision that would alter the course of the battle, the war, and the fate of his country. As he stood there, his sword drawn, he observed for a long moment the state of his color guard. All were gone, either killed or wounded, with the exception of one man - Andrew Tozier. While all possibility of snatching a victory out of the jaws of defeat seemed lost, there was one man who seemed unfazed by the carnage and confusion around him - Andrew Tozier. With the colors still flying, held in the crook of one arm and steadied against his body, he stood fast, methodically and cooly loading and then firing a borrowed musket. Later, Colonel Chamberlain would put his memory to pen. He wrote: “I first thought some optical illusion imposed upon me. But as forms emerged from the drifting smoke, the truth came into view...in the center, wreathed in battle smoke, stood the Color-Sergeant, Andrew Tozier. His color-staff planted in the ground by his side, the upper part clasped in his elbow,so holding the flag upright, with musket and cartridges seized from the fallen comrade at his side he was defending his sacred trust in the manner of the songs of chivalry.” At that precise moment, is it reckoned, a total of over forty thousand bullets had been fired by combatants in the fray. With so many bullets, nearly everyone should have been hit in some way, either mortally or incidentally. Chamberlain remained unharmed. The Alabama men still lingered at the bottom of the hill. The Maine men still held it. But Chamberlain knew if the southerners rallied, the Maine men could not take another onslaught. Spurred on by Andrew Tozier's impossible coolness in battle, Chamberlain placed himself behind Tozier and ordered a right wheel maneuver. Some say he shouted ‘Bayonets' but it little mattered. They were out of ammunition anyway and if they were to move forward and down the hill, all they had were bayonets. Andrew Tozier led them down. The outcome of that battle remains one of the most decisive in American Military history. The south did not take the high ground. The left flank held. Because of this, the course of the war shifted in the North's favor. But there was something almost unworldly about Chamberlain and his fellow mainer, Andrew Tozier, at the Battle of Little Round Top. Chamberlain had been in plain sight to the enemy - he was a classical leader, a fighter, visible to all. Twice an Alabama soldier had taken aim against him and twice the soldier, inspired perhaps by Chmaberlain's bravery and boldness, decided against pulling the trigger. In another close call, a Southern officer's pistol misfired only feet from Chamberlain's face. By all acounts, he should not have survived that battle. And then there was Tozier. He stood his ground, against all odds, inspiring his own Colonel and all who saw him. That inspiration caused the sagging middle of the regiment to bolster - if they had not seen Tozier calmly firing, loading, and firing again as he held the flag slightly askew, there is little doubt that the Alabama men would have taken the hill. His courage gave Chamberlain the chance to order an unlikely attack that drove the confederates flying. It is fair to say that without Tozier, Chamberlain would not have held that hill. Andrew Tozier, son of an alcoholic, a drifter, with no place to call his home. After the battle Tozier was offered a field promotion by Chamberlain but he asked his Colonel to withdraw it. He had more in common, it can be assumed, with the common soldiers than he did with officers. He remained in action until May of 1864 at The Battle of North Anna, where he received a wound in the left temple. Months passed before surgeons removed as many of the fragments as they could, but there would always be pieces of the minie ball in his cranium. He was not unaffected by the wound, either. Dizziness, headaches and tinnitus remained for the rest of his life. Perhaps something else happened as a result of that wound, something that changed not only his health, but his perspective, his behavior, his future. In 1864, his term ended, and Andrew Tozier returned to Maine. He got married and became the proud father of a son. We aren''t sure what he did before the war, but we know that in 1865, Andrew Tozier, hero of the Battle of Little Round Top, began a life of crime. Along with his half-brother, Lewis Cushman, he began to steal cattle, clothing and sundry other items. He did not act with honor or courage. He did not step forward bravely. He stole. He lied. He cheated. In 1869, the law finally caught up with him and he was implicated in a heist at the clothing store in East Livermore. He was sentenced to five years hard labor at the Maine State Prison in Thomaston. It can be rightly assumed that Andrew Tozier probably suffered from what we would today call PTSD - post-traumatic-stress-syndrome. His head injury alone may have accounted for his behavior after his enlistment was done. But just after he was given his cell in the prison, he received a full pardon by the Governor of the State of Maine - none other than Joshua Chamberlain, his former commander. One might think that this was a kind of honor payment, a thank you for what had happened on the sweltering day in July in Pennsylvania, but Chamberlain was better than that. He asked Tozier to move in with him and his family and he promised Tozier that he would help him change the course of his life. He taught Andrew how to read and write and gave him the kind of attention few men would have received from their former commander. A convicted felon and his wife moved in and lived with the Governor of the State and his family. In the fullness of time, Tozier's wife gave birth to a daughter and they named her Gracie, after the Governor's teenage daughter. By all accounts, Andrew Tozier was lucky to have such a friend as Joshua Chamberlain. Eventually Tozier moved out and took up the straight and narrow, never again to turn to a life of crime. His health continued to falter and he found himself working odd jobs, enduring the pain of his many wounds from the war. He moved back to the area he was born and settled down to the life of a small farm - vegetables, milk, and a job in a broom factory. He had started out in Purgatory, left, took a detour into the hell that was war, and then was saved by Chamberlain, only to move back to the area of Purgatory, where it all began. In 1890, Chamberlain wrote to the War Department, suggesting that Tozier be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions on Little Round Top in 1863. Eight years later, the award was given. It arrived in the mail at Tozier's door. The citation read, “At the crisis of the engagement this soldier, a color bearer, stood alone in an advanced position, the regiment having been borne back, and defended his colors with musket and ammunition picked up at his feet.” In this letter to the War Department, the Grand Old Man of Maine wrote, “He was an example of all that was excellent in a soldier” and is “one of the bravest and most deserving men. The war took the lives of so many men. But it is safe to say that it made some men, too. Joshua Chamberlain was such a man - before the war he was a professor of languages of Bowdoin, a self-made man who taught himself Latin and Greek by shutting himself up in a garret until he understood them. He lied to get out of his teaching contract so he could join the army. He was the hero of the Battle of Little Round Top. He accepted Lee's sword at Appomatix. He became the Governor of Maine. He became President of Bowdoin. Andrew Tozier was made by that war, as well. Before the war, he was no one in particular, one of the many with no real place to call home. But after the war, he became a wanted man, a criminal on a spree that lasted years before he was caught and sentenced, then pardoned and cared for by his old commander who so fondly recalled that one moment in all of his life (that we know of) when Andrew Tozier decided to stand fast and hold his ground, against all odds. That one act changed the course of history - not just his own, but ours, as well. A single act of courage in an otherwise unremarkable life, except for that time after the war, when he lived the life of a common criminal. Not many American realize that the actions of this one man turned the events of the Civil War in the North's favor. One man and a single show of outrageous courage set into action a chain of events at led to the inevitable conclusion of the south's surrender. One has to wonder, did he even realize what he had done for his nation? The bravery of Tozier has been immortalized in a song by the Ghosts of Paul Revere that has been officially recognized by the state legislature as Maine's official state ballad. It is told from the point of view of none other than Andrew Tozier,child of an alcoholic, drifter,common soldier and color-beaer, small time farmer and broom-maker, convicted criminal and Medal of Honor winner. He died on March 28, 1910. He was 72 years old. SOURCES Christian, James A."Sgt. Andrew J. Tozier, Medal of Honor Recipient of the Twentieth Maine". Gettysburg Magazine. University of Nebraska Press. Number 54. January, 2016. pp. 81-90. https://muse.jhu.edu/article/605540/pdf https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3604/andrew-j_-tozier "Andrew Jackson Tozier," Litchfield Historical Society. http://www.historicalsocietyoflitchfieldmaine.org/AndrewJacksonTozier.htm "Andrew J. Tozier." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_J._Tozier Desjardin, Thomas (1995). Stand Firm Ye Boys From Maine. 2009. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195382310. https://www.amazon.com/Stand-Firm-Boys-Maine-Gettysburg/dp/0195382315/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9780195382310&qid=1566070875&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Imbibing in Seattle - Value of Australian exports rises - Cork giant Amorim invests in Vinolok - Heatwave across Europe - Wine of the Week

Tyler, Mike, Ashley, and Brian discuss media consumption (esp Game of Thrones), drinking, and in general the consumption of "things of the world" as some might say.

We met the crew at El Silencio Mezcal at Bar Convent, Brooklyn last year. This year we came back to taste and wow, what an experience! We'll leave the actual tasting experience to the episode. Mezcal can be misunderstood because many people who try them for the first time are often disappointed. Mezcal flavor profiles are on a wide spectrum. They can be incredibly bold, medicinal & smokey or they can be more soft, floral and balanced. The key is balance. El Silencio Mezcal is perfectly balanced for a broad range of Mezcal consumers.The mezcal Espadín is double distilled in Oaxaca, Mexico and is the "perfect companion for cocktails or simply to sip on its own. A robust, deep flavor profile recalls earthly delights and hearty tastes, providing a subtle smoke and pronounced finish unlike any mezcal or spirit you’ve encountered in your travels."COLOUR Clear with solid white accents. TASTE Roasted figs, sweet potatoes and charred stone fruit. AROMA Balanced smoke, ash and baking spices. FINISH Predominantly white pepper, bell pepper, and a myriad of baking spices."While similar to their super premium Joven Ensamble Mezcal, Espadin is perfect for being adventurous and mixing it up. Give the classic cocktail a twist, and elevate the experience by making El Silencio the center of the recipe. Make a bloody mary a Mezcal Mary; put some smoke in your margarita. Espadín is a pure agave mezcal for people that know what they want in life, whether sipped, shaken or stirred."After our neat experience we had two amazing cocktails:TEARS OF THE GODDESSMezcal El Silencio EspadínGifford Passion FruitRockeys Milk PunchTears of The Black Rabbit (proprietary to Silencio)ELIXIR OF LIFEMezcal El Silencio EspadínKleos MastihaHella Eucalyptus Bitters

Eddie Mullarkey joins me for terrific existential chats this week. Eddie talks about setting up his own comedy club, anxiety, how your culture shapes your being, trauma, epigenetic factors, cyclical happenings, self-acceptance and tapping into one's own 'shadow self'.  We also talk about the positives of anxiety, the unhelpfulness of dysfunctional anxiety, the nature of anxiety in one's life, social anxiety and what we can learn about ourselves and our own anxiety.  Eddie discusses his experience of having epilepsy, being medicated, rowing in your routine, trying to tap into one's emotional realm of being, catastrophizing thoughts, dating, apathy and relationships.

We're back recording at one of our favorite spots, Ibizia Kitchen in Chappaqua, NY. Joining us is special guest AND friend, Phoenix-Kelly Rappa. Phoenix is co-owner of Cuca Fresca cachaça who gave us a bit of an education on Brazils national spirit. Included in this lesson, our teacher crafted a perfect passion fruit Caipirinha topped with Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur. We then proceeded to "nosh" on slow-cooked, beef cheek tapas, imbibe and chat...THE STORY Created by a fourth-generation cachaça-making family, Cuca Fresca is made using age-old methods passed down for almost a century. The entire process is done at our distillery located in the heart of Minas Gerais, the world’s most famous cachaça-producing region. “Cuca Fresca”, which literally translates to “cool head” and is a Brazilian expression meaning “to be cool” or “have a chill vibe.”THEY HAVE A "GREEN" THUMB Master distillers know that to make the world’s best cachaça, you must begin with superior quality cane. At the distillery, the soil and weather combine to create the ideal growing conditions for cane. All of the sugarcane is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, which have a serious long-term impact on the environment. Our fermentation and distillation process is also completely natural and Cuca Fresca Cachaça is USDA-certified organic.THEY USE ONLY THE BEST INGREDIENTS All of their sugarcane is closely monitored and harvested at its peak, using the traditional methods of cutting-by-hand, and never burnt during harvests. While this is a more time-consuming method of harvesting, it is essential to maintain the delicate balance and sweetness of the cane.ARTISANAL PROCESS After fermentation, each batch of Cuca Fresca is double-distilled in traditional copper alambique stills. These small-batch artisanal methods of distillation produce a spirit that is smoother and more refined than other cachaças, which are typically mass produced using a column distillation process.AGED TO PERFECTION After each batch of Cuca Fresca is double-distilled, it is put in barrels to age. This aging process makes the cachaça even smoother and adds complexity. Our Cuca Fresca Prata is aged for one year in oak, resulting in a premium silver cachaça that has been called the “ideal slate for cocktail creativity.” Our Cuca Fresca Ouro is aged for four years in Jequitiba, a native Brazilian wood, resulting in a gold cachaça that is perfect for sipping neat or on the rocks, as well as in ultra-premium cocktails.The Perfect Passion Fruit Caipirinha1/2 Lime2 tsp Sugar.5 oz Fresh Lime .5 Simple Syrup2 oz Cuca Fresca Cachaca.75 oz Chinola Passion Fruit LiqueurInstructionsCut lime in half lengthwise. Carefully cut out white-pith centerline and transfer to a cocktail shaker. Add sugar and muddle hard to release the lime's juice and essential oils. Add Cuca Fresca cachaça and 4–5 ice cubes. Cover cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Pour into a glass (preferably a tumbler or an old-fashioned or rocks glass), garnish with fresh basil and chili pepper, top with Chinola and serve. Imbibe.

The idea is that when we enter the sanctum or an altar, first of all, we are moving with the belief that we are playing with living energy. That it's living energy that we are trying to invoke and that energy has been staying there even when we are not chanting. So, we first want to knock on the door before we enter. We also want to alert any small microorganisms. There is a mantra for that and with that, they would usually strike their right heel three times on the floor. The idea was that the microorganisms would move away and you are walking on a clean path and not accidentally kill any creature. When I talk about living energy, there is one story that comes to my mind. It is a beautiful real-life story. Listen to this devotional discourse by Om Swami to find out more. BREATHE / SMILE / LET GO ----------------------- SUBSCRIBE to Om Swami channel for a weekly dose of positive and practical thoughts on life, meditation, spirituality, relationships & more! - https://www.youtube.com/user/omswamitv ----------------------- Want to connect & explore more. You can connect with Om Swami on https://os.me. ----------------------- If you enjoy the talks and would like to try courses by Om Swami, please visit: https://os.me/courses/ ----------------------- Need a companion in your self-discovery. You can find Om Swami's books here: https://os.me/books/ -----------------------

We're back with another one! In this episode we discuss ICE's tactics, Liam Neeson wildin', that Teanna Trump scene, and what we've been up to while it's been colder than polar bear coochie outside. Intro/Outro: Undisputed - https://soundcloud.com/anarkist-beatz

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Casey gets down on #PineappleTrainwreck, #SuperSilverHaze, & #Cheese while Tyler puffs up #ChristmasCookies with high #CBD #SeriousSix & #Chemdawg kief. They chat about: Casey talks strains for snow (3:09), Tyler’s first AZ smoke shop experience (6:38), Imbibing in heat versus cold (8:24), What’s missing in cannabis markets? (14:22), Portland needs social consumption (16:34). Mentions: @hightidezoregon #TheBlaze #Cinex #MtHoodMeadows #snowday @grohi_stationpdx@rawlife247 #PurpleHaze #TheGorge #SasquatchFestival #socialconsumption @nwcannabisclubs @oregoncannabislaw @madeinpotland @worldfamouscannabiscafe #cigarbar #hookah Burning Bush is an independent podcast about truth in cannabis by writers Casey (Portland, OR) and Tyler Hurst (Phoenix, AZ). Each weekly-ish episode starts with a sampling of Oregon cannabis, then moves to an industry-related conversation.

At a recent pre-holiday weekend gathering with friends, you had too much to drink and spoke and behaved in a manner you regret. How do you own up to your mistake? Should you make a blanket apology or apologize individually? And how should you word your apology?

Note: Devon wanted to call this episode "Pretentious Cocktail Compendium for Imbibing on the Occasion of One’s 21st Anniversary of Birth" but he doesn't get final say on that shit. -Steven This episode cotnains: Guest host, Steven?, vacation, Jen and Devon, weddings, question popping planning, wedding v. marriage, asking father’s permission, commitment to each other before kids, 26 is the new 18, Devon’s wedding plans, bride and groom too drunk to find hotel after wedding, wedding size, what age to have kids, listener emails, Devon does know SFP’s email address, (ScienceFactionPodcast@gmail.com) quarks are cool, making fun of people who are spelling and grammar challenged, haven’t found the line yet, Steven is a Grammar Officer in the National Socialist German Workers Party, voice to text, “not bag on Steven episode,” bag on Steven, mobile toddlers, Fast and Furious, Devon loves Steven (Ben does not), Patreon, Devon has no say in business decisions, listener email re: turning 21 and drinking, why Devon did not drink until he was 25, will power/self-control for sweets and alcohol, popularity of smoking, age and drinking, binge drinking phase, 21 year-old girlfriend won't buy underage boyfriend beer, Ben’s liver is drowning in alcohol and his veins run amber with beer, timing of recording and posting, recommendations on drinks for 21st birthday, Devon (5): Moscow Mule, citrus masks alcohol flavor, eating before drinking, preparing throughout the day for drinking, Ben (5): Fire Stone Easy Jack, session IPAs, half of the ABV than regular IPAs, helps you drink longer, Band the Drum Show teaser (we’ll be talking a lot about beer, a lot), beer tasting v. wine tasting, Devon (4): Kentucky Colonel, Benedictine liqueur, Ben (4): Smoked Porter, other porters (chocolate, coffee, peanut butter, etc.), Devon (3): Leather Bound Book, sipping drink, Cardamaro, Absinth rinse, complex alcohol pallet, Ben (3): Crown on the rocks, smooth sipping, Maple Crown Royal, Devon (2): Coke Zero and Tennessee Honey, sweet tooth, measuring shots for drinks, Kraken dark rum, Ben (2): Alabama Slammer shot, Southern Comfort, avoiding hangovers, Devon (1): Battle of Trafalgar, brings together tastes from all the regions that fought in the battle, Pimm’s No. 1, St. Germain, Batavia Arrack, honorable mentions (Old Fashion, Manhattan, Dark and Stormy, Blood and Sand, ciders), wine is not for your 21st birthday, get girlfriend lubed up, sex and drinking, “engage” Ben before he goes to bed, enjoy!

You like to have a few drinks every night when you come home from work... that's no big deal, right?Recent studies have shown that 53 percent of adults in the U.S. think that one or more than one of their relatives has a drinking problem. Are you part of that statistic?Alcoholism is a chronic and often progressive disease that causes you to drink too much alcohol and affects your ability to live a normal and healthy life.Excessive alcohol use can cause immediate and long-term health related risks, including car accidents, alcohol poisoning, neurological problems, cancer, liver disease and in some cases, death.How do you know if you have a problem?If your drinking gets in the way of your job, causes problems with any relationship, spurs legal problems or if your body goes through withdrawal, you may have a problem.There are also other signs that you might be a binge alcoholic, which is a pattern that brings your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 grams percent or above. This happens when you consume copious amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. This is considered as five or more drinks for men and four or more drinks for women.You might have heard that having a glass of red wine every night has health benefits; but be aware that typically that is just one to one-and-half glasses... not the whole bottle.Is there anything you can do to cut back?There are ways to do it alone, simply by decreasing the amount you drink. But if you think you have a serious problem, it is advised to seek professional help.Chief Medical Officer of Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Gregory Teas, MD, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to share signs that you might be an alcoholic, as well as what to do if you think you or a loved one has a drinking problem.

You like to have a few drinks every night when you come home from work... that's no big deal, right?Recent studies have shown that 53 percent of adults in the U.S. think that one or more than one of their relatives has a drinking problem. Are you part of that statistic?Alcoholism is a chronic and often progressive disease that causes you to drink too much alcohol and affects your ability to live a normal and healthy life.Excessive alcohol use can cause immediate and long-term health related risks, including car accidents, alcohol poisoning, neurological problems, cancer, liver disease and in some cases, death.How do you know if you have a problem?If your drinking gets in the way of your job, causes problems with any relationship, spurs legal problems or if your body goes through withdrawal, you may have a problem.There are also other signs that you might be a binge alcoholic, which is a pattern that brings your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 grams percent or above. This happens when you consume copious amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. This is considered as five or more drinks for men and four or more drinks for women.You might have heard that having a glass of red wine every night has health benefits; but be aware that typically that is just one to one-and-half glasses... not the whole bottle.Is there anything you can do to cut back?There are ways to do it alone, simply by decreasing the amount you drink. But if you think you have a serious problem, it is advised to seek professional help.Chief Medical Officer of Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Gregory Teas, MD, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to share signs that you might be an alcoholic, as well as what to do if you think you or a loved one has a drinking problem.

Here we go with the half-dozenth hour of #SeriousVintage, hosted by Nat Moes (@GrandpaBelcher on Twitter), Geoff Moes (@ThallidTosser on Twitter), and Josh Chapple (@joshchapple on Twitter). In the holiday spirit we decided to give you some of our vast knowledge of Vintage; share with you some thoughts on one of our favorte decks, Wizards!; […]

It's a bit late and it's a bit long but it's all Science... sort of! 00:00:00 Imbibing is part of the show. Charlie has a thing for numbers, Patrick needs a pick-me-up and Ryan over explains things. 00:07:00 Charlie wonders why sea lions follow him up and down the coast. The other Paleopals learn some shocking secrets about his past as a lawbreaker. And a wild theory turns out to have some merit. 00:25:54 Would Cujo have been as scary if you were suspended above the mean dog? The guys try to suss out survival by trailer trash-talking the movie Frozen! 00:40:40 Patrick talks to Dr. Blaine Schubert, he's literally titularly excellent! 01:05:55 Cows have feelings too (for now), but humans eat cows: that's a fact according to Charlie. Patrick may throw him a curve ball. And Ryan tries not to confuse the issue, but it'll probably happen anyway. 01:21:15 Listeners also feed… back! But we think listeners are sacred and therefore should never be eaten. Music this week provided by: I've got your number – Passion Pit The Runaway - Something Corporate In The Cold, Cold Night - White Stripes Tennessee - The Wreckers Pain - Jimmy Eat World