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    Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition
    Improving the Mitochondrial-Microbiome Connection for Optimal Health with Jason Prall

    Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 53:35


    In this episode, Dr. Jockers explores with Jason Prall how mitochondrial health and the gut microbiome are deeply connected, shaping energy, inflammation, and long-term resilience. You'll learn why mitochondria are far more than energy producers and how their communication drives whole-body health.   In this episode, you'll discover how the microbiome helps translate food into signals that influence mitochondrial function, metabolism, and cellular repair. Jason breaks down why diversity in the gut matters and how everyday choices quietly shape this internal dialogue.   In this episode, you'll hear practical insights on how sleep, light exposure, movement, fasting, and stress act as signals that either strengthen or weaken this mitochondrial–microbiome connection. The conversation leaves space to rethink how small lifestyle shifts can create powerful biological change.     In This Episode:  00:00 Introduction to Human and Mitochondrial DNA 04:06 Deep Dive into Mitochondria and Aging 14:01 Understanding the Gut Microbiome 25:38 Environmental Factors Affecting Health 29:19 Mindfulness and Detoxification 29:55 Impact of Thoughts on Health 31:06 Personalized Health Approaches 31:39 Universal Health Strategies 33:43 Importance of Sleep 37:19 Exercise and Movement 41:07 Fasting and Meal Timing 45:48 Stress and Recovery Balance 48:42 Final Thoughts and Resources     If you want practical, natural strategies to balance your hormones, heal your gut, boost your energy, and slow aging, don't miss The Dr. Josh Axe Show. Dr. Axe blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science and brings on world-class experts for unfiltered conversations you won't hear anywhere else. Transform your health from the inside out and subscribe to The Dr. Josh Axe Show, with new episodes every Monday and Thursday.   Support glowing skin, stronger joints, better digestion, and deeper sleep with Paleovalley's 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein. Unlike most brands that use hides and skins, Paleovalley slow-simmers real beef bones to extract collagen, glycine, and key amino acids that boost metabolism and reduce inflammation. Each scoop delivers 15 grams of collagen and the clinical dose of glycine for better sleep. Get 15% off at paleovalley.com/jockers.     "Every disease involves mitochondria—when mitochondrial function fails, the body breaks down."      Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio     Resources: Paleovalley Bone Broth Protein: Save 15% on grass-fed bone broth protein at paleovalley.com/jockers.   Connect with Jason Prall: Book:  https://amzn.to/3YC78Wt Website:  humanlongevityfilm.com, beyondlongevitybook.com   Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/ 

    Biohacker Babes Podcast
    The Foundation Everyone Skips: Fulvic & Humic Minerals Explained with Caroline Alan of Beam Minerals

    Biohacker Babes Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 66:04


    In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Caroline Alan to uncover why a staggering 97% of Americans are mineral deficient—and what that means for your energy, immunity, and cellular health. Caroline breaks down why minerals are the spark plugs of the body, how electrolytes power every cell, and why even the cleanest diet may not be enough if your gut can't properly absorb nutrients. We dive into the science-backed benefits of humic and fulvic acids, exploring their powerful role in detoxification, mineral delivery, and cellular communication. Packed with personal stories and practical strategies, this conversation will change how you think about minerals and give you actionable tools to rebuild your mineral foundation from the inside out. Caroline Alan, also known as “The Mineral Geek,” is on a mission to increase awareness of one of the most overlooked foundations of human health - minerals. As the co-founder of BEAM Minerals, Caroline is a passionate advocate for the power of plant-based humic and fulvic minerals to transform health at the cellular level. Her work is rooted in deep personal experience, rigorous research, and a drive to educate others about what it truly means to nourish the body through mineral replenishment.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!1:59 Caroline Alan's Bio2:41 Welcome her to the show!3:44 What you haven't learned about minerals5:50 Why we're mineral deficient7:31 Electrolytes vs Minerals10:11 Gatorade, sodium & electrolyte drinks unpacked12:30 Overdoing magnesium13:32 When should high sodium be used?15:07 Purpose of minerals in nature18:56 Addressing & testing mineral imbalances21:51 Root causes of low iron24:05 Fulvic & Humic Minerals34:38 Improving cellular health40:20 Timing for dosing minerals48:55 Recommended water53:01 Heavy metals, yeast & parasites57:39 Where to begin1:00:19 Mineral Reset Book1:03:15 Her final piece of advice1:05:21 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Websites: www.beamminerals.com - Save 20% with code: BIOHACKERBABESwww.carolinealan.comIG: Beam Minerals, CarolineAlan.officialTikTok, LinkedIn, FacebookYouTubePre-Order: MINERAL RESET BOOKHTMA Testing - code: BIOHACKERBABESOligoscanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Pajama Gramma Podcast
    Be A Better You Annual Challenge Day 354: Physical Roundup!

    Pajama Gramma Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 7:25


    Be A Better You Annual Challenge Day 354: Physical Roundup! Do one thing every day to be a better you! Join us every day in 2025 for a quick challenge that is all about you Improving and creating the life you want! https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions and share your wisdom! #beabetteryouannualchallenge #doonethingeverydaytobeabetteryou #annualchallenge #lifeframeworkreview #plansfornextyear #roundup #wins #biggestchallenge #physical

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    Pajama Gramma Podcast
    Be A Better You Annual Challenge Day 353: Emotional Roundup!

    Pajama Gramma Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 4:00


    Be A Better You Annual Challenge Day 353: Emotional Roundup! Do one thing every day to be a better you! Join us every day in 2025 for a quick challenge that is all about you Improving and creating the life you want! https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions and share your wisdom! #beabetteryouannualchallenge #doonethingeverydaytobeabetteryou #annualchallenge #lifeframeworkreview #plansfornextyear #roundup #wins #biggestchallenge #emotional

    The Tech Trek
    Data Governance for Growth: Moving Beyond Compliance

    The Tech Trek

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 20:49


    Stop treating data governance as a "data cop" function and start using it as a high ROI offensive weapon. In this episode, Peter Kapur, Head of Data Governance and Data Quality at CarMax, breaks down how to move beyond defensive compliance to drive profitability, customer experience, and better data science outcomes.Critical Insights for LeadersShift from defense to offense Data defense covers the mandatory regulatory and legal requirements like privacy and cybersecurity. Data offense involves everything else that hits your bottom line, such as investing in data quality to save or make money.Prioritize problems over frameworks Avoid bringing rigid policies and "data geek" terminology to business leaders. Instead, spend time listening to their specific data struggles and apply governance capabilities as solutions to those problems.Data quality makes governance tangible Without high quality data, governance is just a collection of abstract policies. Improving data quality empowers data scientists to produce better models and gives analytics teams the ability to discover and trust their data.Key Moments in the Conversation02:41 Defining the clear line between defensive regulation and offensive growth 06:03 Why data quality and data governance must sit together to be effective 11:00 Shifting from "data school" to "business school" to communicate value 13:12 Quantifying the ROI of data governance through customer wins and time savings 18:35 Actionable advice for starting an offensive strategy from scratch Wisdom from the Episode"If we meet the laws, we meet the regulations, we meet the legal, how do we leverage our data? It is a mindset shift versus, let me lock my data down, no one use it." Tactical Advice for ImplementationEnsure adoption through personalization Design tools and processes that are personalized to specific roles so they feel like a natural part of the workflow rather than a burden.Focus on the eye of the consumer Treat every person in the organization as a "data citizen" and remember that data quality is ultimately defined by the needs of the people consuming it.Join the ConversationSubscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform to catch every episode. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest trends in data leadership.

    The House of Surgery
    2025 Scudder Oration on Trauma – Improving Trauma and Burn Care for Children

    The House of Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 56:47


    This episode features Mary E. Fallat, MD, FACS, a pediatric surgeon from Louisville, Kentucky, who delivered the Scudder Oration on Trauma during the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress in Chicago. In her lecture, “Optimizing Strategies to Improve Trauma and Burn Care for Children,” Dr. Fallat talked about the need to build a coordinated system that prepares pre-hospital care clinicians and emergency departments with the supplies, education, and training needed to deliver high-quality trauma and burn care this vulnerable population. Talk about the podcast on social media using the hashtag #HouseofSurgery

    The Strength Running Podcast
    Zone 2 for Beginners, Hot Tubs vs. Altitude, & Improving Economy with Sport Scientist Jonah Rosner

    The Strength Running Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 47:48


    Jonah Rosner is an applied sport scientist who spent 10 years working with athletes and teams from all major American professional team sports, particularly the National Football League.  He's a certified running coach and strength and conditioning specialist and he previously partnered with Nike to run the Nike Running Performance Lab in New York City. You can sign up for his Marathon Science newsletter here. Jonah was also the sport scientist on hand during a fitness retreat I attended last year where I had my VO2 Max measured. Jonah administered the test, which you can watch on Strength Running's YouTube channel. In this conversation, we myth-bust around the hottest topics in running:  Heat training How to develop better running economy Heart rate Zones Why beginners shouldn't worry about Zone 2 Overpronation Electrolytes and sodium consumption If you like this episode, be sure to listen to Facts vs. Fads: Dr. Nick Tiller on Nasal Strips, Organics, Cupping, Detox Diets, & More. Thank you Previnex! After resisting most supplements for the better part of my life, I'm cautiously changing my tune. I'm now a Masters runner and in my personal life, I'm optimizing for longevity. I want to be my healthiest self for as long as possible and I'm excited to partner with Previnex to make that happen. Previnex uses the most bioavailable, clinically tested ingredients, the optimal form and dose of each ingredient, pharmaceutical grade manufacturing, testing of raw ingredients and finished products. For every purchase you make, they also donate vitamins to kids in need. Their new Muscle Health Plus is something I'm now taking. Turning 40 – and having a thin frame – has made me realize that I need to prioritize lean muscle mass to stay healthy and age well. Muscle Health Plus has creatine, essential and branched chain amino acids, and it's designed in a way to maximize protein synthesis and the absorption of amino acids. Muscle Health Plus will help you prevent muscle damage, which is particularly important for aging runners who want to protect themselves from muscle loss and recover faster after hard workouts. As is true for all of their products, Previnex adheres to the highest of standards: their ingredients are clinically proven to do what they say they're going to do. They're now offering international shipping so if you live in the UK, Canada, Australia, or anywhere around the world, you can try Previnex as well. Previnex offers a 30-day money back guarantee. If you don't feel the benefits of their product, you get your money back no questions asked. With their focus on quality and customer satisfaction, I hope you'll try it! Use code jason15 for 15% off your first order at Previnex! Thank you LMNT! A big thanks to LMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at LMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You'll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best. And BIG news! Their newest flavor is now permanently available : LEMONADE SALT! LMNT's products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. If you're not familiar, LMNT is my favorite way to hydrate. They make electrolytes for athletes and low-carb folks with no Sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. I'm now in the habit of giving away boxes of LMNT at group runs around Denver and Boulder and everyone loves this stuff. Boost your performance and your recovery with LMNT. They're the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and quite a few professional baseball, hockey, and basketball teams are on regular subscriptions. So check out LMNT to get a free sampler pack and get your hydration optimized for the upcoming season.

    OverDrive
    Hunter on Canada at the World Juniors, the team's roster and improving from previous tournaments

    OverDrive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 7:04


    Canada World Juniors head coach Dale Hunter joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around Canada's roster for the tournament, the breakdown of the team, the goaltending strength, looking to improve from previous tournaments, Gavin McKenna's spotlight on the team and more.

    Zone Podcasts
    Ramon Foster on 3HL - How the Titans have continued improving

    Zone Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 17:55


    Ramon Foster on 3HL - How the Titans have continued improvingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Weekly Stuff Podcast with Jonathan Lack & Sean Chapman
    Purely Academic #25 - Metroid Prime 4, Super Robot Wars, Netflix/WB Merger, and Improving Christmas

    The Weekly Stuff Podcast with Jonathan Lack & Sean Chapman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 232:10


    Fair warning: this month's episode starts out as a major bummer, what with news of the Netflix/WB merger and the pricing madness around RAM spelling doom for both Hollywood and the gaming industry, topics we dive deep on to make ourselves extremely sad. But once you get past all that, we start having some fun, as Jonathan reviews the flawed but extremely fun Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Nintendo Switch and Sean talks at length about falling down the Super Robot Wars rabbit hole, which is an absolutely amazing segment. Then we finish things off with a very misanthropic – but very funny – Monthly Ten segment in which Jonathan lists 10 ways to improve Christmas in 2025, most of which involve taking aim at traditions people love. Pa rum pa pum pum. Enjoy! TIME CHART:Intro: 0:00:00 – 0:08:50Netflix/WB Merger: 0:08:50 – 0:26:50Star Wars News: 0:26:50 – 0:35:45Steam Machines: 0:35:45 – 0:51:42RAM Madness: 0:51:42 – 1:14:38Call of Duty and Game Award News: 1:14:38 – 1:54:35Metroid Prime 4: 1:54:35 – 2:38:02Ultraman Cosmos: 2:38:02 – 2:55:00Super Robot Wars: 2:55:00 – 3:24:04Monthly Ten: 3:24:04 – 3:52:10 Read Jonathan Lack's movie reviews and stay up to date with all our podcast projects at https://www.jonathanlack.comSubscribe to JAPANIMATION STATION, our podcast about the wide and wonderful world of anime: https://japanimationstation.comRead Jonathan's book 200 Reviews in Paperback or on Kindle – https://a.co/d/bLx53vKSubscribe to our YouTube channels! Japanimation Station: https://www.youtube.com/c/japanimationstation Purely Academic: https://www.youtube.com/@purelyacademicpodcastSupport the show at Ko-fi ☕️ https://ko-fi.com/weeklystuffOriginal Music by Thomas Lack https://www.thomaslack.com/©2012 - Present Jonathan R. Lack & Sean Chapman

    Ride iQ, A Preview
    PREVIEW Lesson 162. Improving Acceptance of the Aids Through Lengthening & Shortening Work with Kyle Carter.

    Ride iQ, A Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 16:28


    ✨15-minute lesson preview. To listen to the full lesson and get access to hundreds of other listen-while-you-ride audio lessons with Kyle and other great coaches, just head to Ride-iQ.com to start your 2-week free trial. We'd love to have you!✨If your horse feels a bit dull to the aids or disconnected after time off, this ride will help sharpen responsiveness and reestablish clarity in your communication. Your coach, Kyle Carter, focuses on leg-yields and stride-length adjustments in both trot and canter to encourage acceptance of the aids, straightness, and balance. You'll work through thoughtful, repeatable exercises that keep the horse in front of the leg while staying soft in the connection. By the end of the ride, your horse should feel more adjustable, aligned, and tuned in to your aids.✅ This lesson is great for…

    3HL
    Ramon Foster on 3HL - How the Titans have continued improving

    3HL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 17:55


    Ramon Foster on 3HL - How the Titans have continued improvingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What's Right Show
    12.18.25 Is the Economy Improving? w/ Sam Mirejovsky

    What's Right Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 82:18


    Today on What's Right:Trump's speechIs the economy getting better?Dem chances for the midterms slipFraud in MinnesotaBondi Beach and IslamThanks for tuning into today's episode of What's Right! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and make sure you leave us a 5-star review.Have personal injury questions? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sam & Ash Injury Law⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get free answers 24/7.Connect with us on our socials:TWITTERSam ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WhatsRightSam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Right Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WhatsRightShow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    American Ground Radio
    Largest Teacher Union Focused on Identity Politics Instead of Improving Student Outcomes

    American Ground Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 40:51 Transcription Available


    You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for December 17, 2025. 0:30 Breaking news out of Washington: FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is set to leave the Bureau early next year — and while this isn’t a scandal, it is a moment worth watching. Bongino’s short tenure at the FBI raises real questions about leadership, culture, and whether outspoken media figures can thrive inside a process-heavy federal agency. We dive into why Bongino may be better suited for influence behind a microphone than inside the bureaucracy, what his exit signals for FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, and how recent FBI wins and missteps factor into the bigger picture. 9:00 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. President Trump has ordered a Naval blockade of Venezuela. Four Republican broke from their party to force a house vote on extending Democrat designed subsidies for the Democrat designed Affordable Care Act. Republican Congressman Dan Newhouse is not seeking reelection to Congress next year. 11:30 Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 12:00 A new YouGov poll exposes a sharp political divide on immigration — and the numbers are hard to ignore. Only 17 percent of Democrats say legal immigration should be reduced, compared to 66 percent of Republicans who want it cut back or ended altogether. We dig into what those numbers really mean, the difference between legal and illegal immigration, and why border enforcement has become a breaking point even for many Democrats after the Biden administration’s failures. 15:00 American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson take on the controversy surrounding Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and her decision to sit down with Vanity Fair — and why many conservatives see it as a major miscalculation. We break down how a year-long interview turned into headline-grabbing quotes about Trump, JD Vance, and the White House inner circle, how off-the-record trust was allegedly weaponized, and why legacy media outlets are viewed as hostile territory for Republicans. The Mamas also unpack media bias, selective framing, and the broader lesson about walking into the “lion’s den” of left-leaning press — even when you think you’re being careful. If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button. 22:00 We dive into reports of new plaques placed beneath presidential portraits in the White House — and the controversy they’ve sparked. Do these bronze plaques represent historical record or political trolling? And where the line is between blunt truth-telling and misuse of taxpayer dollars? We discuss President Trump’s unapologetic style, the difference between opinion and history, and whether America’s obsession with politeness has replaced honest evaluation of past presidents. 25:30 We Dig Deep into the nation’s largest teachers union after reports that the NEA is promoting so-called “neo-pronouns” and “zeo-pronouns” in teacher training sessions. This isn’t education reform — it’s ideological activism replacing basic grammar, clarity, and classroom priorities. We question why unions are focusing on made-up language and identity politics instead of improving student outcomes, and warning that redefining words isn’t about communication but control. 31:00 Get TrimROX from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 31:30 We break down President Trump's prime-time address, and it's a deliberate moment of leadership where he plans to highlight his administration’s accomplishments and preview what he calls America’s “golden age.” Speaking directly to the nation on major networks still matters, even in an era dominated by social media. 34:00 And we have a Bright Spot from Florida, where the state can now enforce a ban on sexually explicit drag performances in front of minors. It's a long-overdue correction, and should never have been treated as protected speech when children were involved. We break down court battle that led to the decision, the narrow exception that still exists, and the broader cultural fight over bringing adult performance art into kids’ spaces like libraries and classrooms. This isn’t about censoring adults, it's about drawing a clear line between free speech and exposing children to sexualized content — a line that should have never been blurred in the first place. 38:30 In Texas, Republican Senate candidate Wesley Hunt is pushing a proposal to block education benefits for illegal immigrants — a move that's long overdue. With millions of illegal immigrants already in the country, full deportation isn’t realistic. Self-deportation was always part of the strategy. By cutting off benefits like public education, families will choose to leave on their own. It's a tough, controversial approach — but one that finally confronts why illegal immigration persists in the first place. 40:30 And we finish off today’s show with a little tech history that quietly reshaped the modern world. On this day in 1994, Netscape Navigator 1.0 hit the market and opened the door for everyday people to actually use the internet. Long before Chrome, Safari, or Firefox, Netscape was how the web worked — the browser that made surfing possible and set the standard for everything that followed. Follow us: americangroundradio.com Facebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadio Instagram: instagram.com/americangroundradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pajama Gramma Podcast
    Be A Better You Annual Challenge Day 351: Relationship Roundup!

    Pajama Gramma Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 6:35


    Be A Better You Annual Challenge Day 351: Relationship Roundup! Do one thing every day to be a better you! Join us every day in 2025 for a quick challenge that is all about you Improving and creating the life you want! https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions and share your wisdom! #beabetteryouannualchallenge #doonethingeverydaytobeabetteryou #annualchallenge #lifeframeworkreview #plansfornextyear #roundup #wins #biggestchallenge #3itemsfornextyear #realtionships  

    Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
    Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the reports showing NZ's economy is improving

    Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 4:25 Transcription Available


    New Zealand's back on the road to financial recovery, according to new reports. The latest Stats NZ data shows the economy contracted 0.5 percent in the year to September. But it's grown 1.1 percent - faster than expected - in the last quarter. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says we're effectively returning to where we once were. "Momentum is starting to build, but it's building from a weak spot. So we're certainly not saying that the economy is completely back, but it is on a better track." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dynasty Fantasy Football - Under The Helmet
    Patrick Mahomes, Improving the Fantasy Football Playoffs with Tim Torch

    Dynasty Fantasy Football - Under The Helmet

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 22:05


    Patrick Mahomes dynasty fallout plus ways to improve the fantasy football playoffs with Tim Torch Get 400+ premium podcasts by signing up at www.UTHDynasty.com as a General Manager PLUS subscriber. Also, get access to exclusive shows and deep data dive content from Chad Parsons (and a VIP Chat with the best dynasty owners on the planet) by signing up as an All-Pro at www.Patreon.com/UTH. Thanks for listening and keep building those dynasties! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Debrief with Jon Becker
    Improving Tactical Performance with Science

    The Debrief with Jon Becker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 114:23


    Guest: Dr. Nathalie PattynIn this episode, Jon sits down with Dr. Nathalie Pattyn, whose unique background spans medicine, psychology, research, and military operations. Dr. Pattyn discusses her unconventional career path from aspiring astronaut to emergency physician to tactical performance researcher, including her work in extreme environments like Antarctica and space research.The conversation explores how scientific principles can improve tactical performance for law enforcement teams. Dr. Pattyn shares practical insights on decision-making under pressure, stress management, and optimizing human performance in high-stakes situations—essential knowledge for SWAT teams and tactical operators seeking evidence-based approaches to enhance their operational effectiveness.

    Walking is Fitness
    Improving Sleep

    Walking is Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 10:11


    Walking can have a positive impact on sleep, but that's not the only way to make sleep better. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the other things he's doing to improve his sleep.Download the free blueprint for My Year Of Getting StrongerCheck out the Walking Friends Community on PatreonGet the free weekly Walking is Fitness email. It's a three-minute dose of walking inspiration delivered to your inbox every Thursday morningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Better Edge : A Northwestern Medicine podcast for physicians
    AI in Ophthalmology: Improving Detection, Workflow and Patient Care

    Better Edge : A Northwestern Medicine podcast for physicians

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025


    In this episode of Better Edge, a Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology panel including Paul Bryar, MD, Rukhsana G. Mirza, MD, and moderator Angelo P. Tanna, MD, discusses practical applications of artificial intelligence in eye care. Topics include point‑of‑care diabetic retinopathy screening with immediate results, oculomics and multimodal imaging, and collaborations using AI to identify biomarkers such as retinal ischemic perivascular lesions (RIPLs). The panel also reviews early experience with large language model triage and MyChart responses, EMR‑based risk scoring that incorporates social drivers of health and workflow optimization.

    Pajama Gramma Podcast
    Be A Better You Annual Challenge Day 351: Relationship Roundup!

    Pajama Gramma Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 7:41


    Be A Better You Annual Challenge Day 351: Relationship Roundup! Do one thing every day to be a better you! Join us every day in 2025 for a quick challenge that is all about you Improving and creating the life you want! https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions and share your wisdom! #beabetteryouannualchallenge #doonethingeverydaytobeabetteryou #annualchallenge #lifeframeworkreview #plansfornextyear #roundup #wins #biggestchallenge #3itemsfornextyear #relationships #lessonslearned

    The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast
    Starvation Mode vs Metabolic Adaptation, SSRI's and Weight Loss, Improving Blood Pressure, Lowering Cholesterol, The Great Nate Bargatze, and More...

    The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 71:36


    Check out Marek Health at https://marekhealth.com/syatt and get 10% OFF your first order using code: SYATTIn this episode of The Jordan Syatt Podcast, I shoot the breeze and answer questions from listeners with my podcast producer, Tony, and we discuss:- Abusing GLP-1's- My live and let live approach- Starvation Mode vs Metabolic Adaptation- SSRI's and weight loss- Great performance goals to test in the new year- Blood pressure, cholesterol, and fiber- Easy sources of fiber- Announcing our latest podcast winners- My podcast episode with Gary Vee- Nate Bargatze- And more...Check out my podcast episode with Gary Vaynerchuk: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jordan-syatt-podcast/id1348856817?i=1000662175110Do you have any questions you want us to discuss on the podcast? Give Tony a follow and shoot him a DM on Instagram - @tone_reverie - https://www.instagram.com/tone_reverie/I hope you enjoy this episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far). Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet... we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all: https://www.sfinnercircle.com/

    Brian Wallenberg Show
    Economy Improving

    Brian Wallenberg Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 59:59 Transcription Available


    Legendary actor, Dick Van Dyke, turned 100 years old last week.  Trump's economic policies are getting gas prices down.  The House will also vote this wekk on health care reform, which will lower healthcare costs.  The trial for Tyler Robinson is moving along. Also on the program, Jake Tapper from CNN got caught lying about the race of a bombing suspect.  I also have audio of Joe Biden in 1989 saying we should blow up drug boats.  I have more updates on the $2 Billion fraud in Minnesota, as I.C.E. makes their way into the state making a lot of arrests.  A woman has been sentenced to 1 year in jail for destroying multiple Trump signs.  -Thank you for listening!- 

    40+ Fitness Podcast
    Why is improving our health and fitness so hard?

    40+ Fitness Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 32:51


    On episode 725 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan discusses one of the most pressing questions for anyone striving to live a healthier, fitter life after 40: Why is improving our health and fitness so hard—and what can we do to make it easier? Drawing on personal experiences, science, and practical mindset strategies, Coach Allan explores the real reasons we struggle with weight loss, building fitness routines, and maintaining healthy habits. From biological tendencies and processed food temptations, to misleading media messages, unhelpful diet books, and even the challenges within our own minds, we'll uncover the obstacles sabotaging our progress—and more importantly, how to fight back. 04:14 Why Losing Weight Is Hard 09:38 Fitness Advice Isn't One-Size-Fits 11:05 Misleading Headlines and Health Studies 16:27 Diet Books and Weight Cycles 18:12 Barriers to Lifestyle Change Compliance 21:11 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 24:32 Burn the Boats to Win 28:57 The Power of Strong Alliances Get the Long-Life Readiness Quiz at https://40plusfitness.com/llrq.

    Fast Five from Sporty's - aviation podcast for pilots, by pilots
    Rethinking flight instruction, with Doug Stewart

    Fast Five from Sporty's - aviation podcast for pilots, by pilots

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 36:40


    Legendary instructor Doug Stewart has a lot of strong opinions about flight training, from inadvertent IMC maneuvers to instrument procedures to engine failures. In this episode, Doug offers a sweeping view of the flight instructor's role, with practical advice for pilots and instructors alike. Doug is also an active pilot examiner, so he shares checkride tips and tricks based on his decades of experience. In the Ready to Copy segment, Doug talks about flight simulators, bad communication habits, jazz musicians, and lessons from cycling.SHOW LINKS:* Doug Stewart Flight Instruction: https://www.dsflight.com/* Improving on the 180-degree turn: https://www.dsflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/VMC-INTO-IMC-Mindstar.pdf* Pilot's Tip of the Week: https://pilotworkshop.com/tip

    Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan
    Improving Diplomatic Ties

    Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 43:39


    The last time Yamato was heavily involved on the continent, they were defeated militarily, and they returned to fortify their islands.  So how are things looking, now? This episode we will talk about some of what has been going on with Tang and Silla, but also touch on the Mishihase, the Hayato, the people of Tamna and Tanegashima, and more! For more information and references, check out:  https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-140   Rough Transcript   Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is episode 140: Improving Diplomatic Ties Garyang Jyeongsan and Gim Hongsye looked out from the deck of their ship, tossing and turning in the sea.  The waves were high, and the winds lashed at the ship, which rocked uncomfortably beneath their feet.  Ocean spray struck them from below while rain pelted from above. Through the torrential and unstable conditions, they looked out for their sister ship.  It was their job to escort them, but in these rough seas, bobbing up and down, they were at the mercy of the elements.  One minute they could see them, and then next it was nothing but a wall of water.  Each time they caught a glimpse the other ship seemed further and further away.  They tried calling out, but it was no use—even if they could normally have raised them, the fierce winds simply carried their voices out into the watery void.  Eventually, they lost sight of them altogether. When the winds died down and the seas settled, they looked for their companions, but they saw nothing, not even hints of wreckage on the ocean.  They could only hope that their fellow pilots knew where they were going.  As long as they could still sail, they should be able to make it to land—either to the islands  to which they were headed, or back to the safety of the peninsula. And so the escort ship continued on, even without a formal envoy to escort.  They would hope for the best, or else they would explain what would happen,  and hope that the Yamato court would understand. The seas were anything but predictable, and diplomacy was certainly not for the faint of heart.   We are going through the period of the reign of Ohoama, aka Temmu Tennou.  It started in 672, with the death of his brother, Naka no Oe, remembered as the sovereign Tenji Tenno, when Temmu took the throne from his nephew, Ohotomo, aka Kobun Tenno, in what would become known as the Jinshin no Ran.  From that point, Ohoama continued the work of his brother in creating a government based on a continental model of laws and punishments—the Ritsuryo system.  He accomplished this with assistance from his wife, Uno, and other members of the royal family—his own sons, but also nephews and other princes of the time.  And so far most of our focus has been on the local goings on within the archipelago. However, there was still plenty going on in the rest of the world, and though Yamato's focus may have been on more local affairs, it was still engaged with the rest of the world—or at least with the polities of the Korean Peninsula and the Tang Dynasty.  This episode we are going to look at Yamato's foreign relations, and how they were changing, especially as things changed on the continent. Up to this point, much of what had been happening in Yamato had been heavily influenced by the mainland in one way or another.  And to begin our discussion, we really should backtrack a bit—all the way to the Battle of Baekgang in 663, which we discussed in Episode 124.  That defeat would lead to the fall of Baekje, at the hands of the Silla-Tang alliance.  The loss of their ally on the peninsula sent Yamato into a flurry of defensive activity.  They erected fortresses on Tsushima, Kyushu, and along the Seto Inland Sea.  They also moved the capital up to Ohotsu, a more easily defended point on the shores of Lake Biwa, and likewise reinforced various strategic points in the Home Provinces as well.  These fortresses were built in the style and under the direction of many of the Baekje refugees now resettled in Yamato. For years, the archipelago braced for an invasion by the Silla-Tang alliance.  After all, with all that Yamato had done to support Baekje, it only made sense, from their perspective, for Silla and Tang to next come after them.  Sure, there was still Goguryeo, but with the death of Yeon Gaesomun, Goguryeo would not last that long.  With a unified peninsula, then why wouldn't they next look to the archipelago? And yet, the attack never came.  While Yamato was building up its defenses, it seems that the alliance between Silla and Tang was not quite as strong as their victories on the battlefield may have made it seem.  This is hardly surprising—the Tang and Silla were hardly operating on the same scale.  That said, the Tang's immense size, while bringing it great resources, also meant that it had an extremely large border to defend.  They often utilized alliances with other states to achieve their ends.  In fact, it seems fairly common for the Tang to seek alliances with states just beyond their borders against those states that were directly on their borders.  In other words, they would effectively create a pincer maneuver by befriending the enemy of their enemy.  Of course.  Once they had defeated said enemy well, wouldn't you know it, their former ally was now their newest bordering state. In the case of the Silla-Tang alliance, it appears that at the start of the alliance, back in the days of Tang Taizong, the agreement, at least from Silla's perspective, was that they would help each other against Goguryeo and Baekje, and then the Tang dynasty would leave the Korean peninsula to Silla.  However, things didn't go quite that smoothly.  The fighting against Goguryeo and Baekje can be traced back to the 640s, but Tang Taizong passed away in 649, leaving the throne to his heir, Tang Gaozong.  The Tang forces eventually helped Silla to take Baekje after the battle of Baekgang River in 663, and then Goguryeo fell in 668, but the Tang forces didn't leave the peninsula.  They remained in the former territories of Baekje and in Goguryeo, despite any former agreements.  Ostensibly they were no doubt pointing to the continuing revolts and rebellions in both regions.  While neither kingdom would fully reassert itself, it didn't mean that there weren't those who were trying.  In fact, the first revolt in Goguryeo was in 669.  There was also a revolt each year until 673.  The last one had some staying power, as the Goguryeo rebels continued to hold out for about four years. It is probably worth reminding ourselves that the Tang dynasty, during this time, had reached out on several occasions to Yamato, sending diplomatic missions, as had Silla.  While the Yamato court may have been preparing for a Tang invasion, the Tang perspective seems different.  They were preoccupied with the various revolts going on, and they had other problems.  On their western border, they were having to contend with the kingdom of Tibet, for example.  The Tibetan kingdom had a powerful influence on the southern route around the Taklamakan desert, which abuts the Tibetan plateau.   The Tang court would have had to divert resources to defend their holdings in the western regions, and it is unlikely that they had any immediate designs on the archipelago, which I suspect was considered something of a backwater to them, at the time.  In fact, Yamato would have been much more useful to the Tang as an ally to help maintain some pressure against Silla, with whom their relationship, no longer directed at a common enemy, was becoming somewhat tense. In fact, just before Ohoama came to the throne, several events had occurred that would affect the Silla-Tang alliance. The first event is more indirect—in 670, the Tibetan kingdom attacked the Tang empire.  The fighting was intense, and required serious resources from both sides.  Eventually the Tibetan forces were victorious, but not without a heavy toll on the Tibetan kingdom, which some attribute to the latter's eventual demise.  Their pyrrhic victory, however, was a defeat for the Tang, who also lost troops and resources in the fighting.  Then, in 671, the Tang empire would suffer another loss as Silla would drive the Tang forces out of the territory of the former kingdom of Baekje. With the Baekje territory under their control, it appears that Silla was also working to encourage some of rebellions in Goguryeo.  This more than irked the Tang court, currently under the formal control of Tang Gaozong and the informal—but quite considerable—control of his wife, Wu Zetian, who some claim was the one actually calling most of the shots in the court at this point in time.  Silla encouragement of restoration efforts in Goguryeo reached the Tang court in 674, in and in 675 we see that the Tang forces were sent to take back their foothold in the former Baekje territory.  Tang defeated Silla at Gyeonggi, and Silla's king, Munmu, sent a tribute mission to the Tang court, apologizing for their past behavior. However, the Tang control could not be maintained, as they had to once again withdraw most of their troops from the peninsula to send them against the Tibetan kingdom once more.  As soon as they did so, Silla once again renewed their attacks on Tang forces on the peninsula.  And so, a year later, in 676, the Tang forces were back.  They crossed the Yellow Sea to try and take back the Tang territories on the lower peninsula, but they were unsuccessful.  Tang forces were defeated by Silla at Maeso Fortress in modern day Yeoncheon.  After a bit more fighting, Silla ended up in control of all territory south of the Taedong River, which runs through Pyongyang, one of the ancient capitals of Goguryeo and the capital of modern North Korea.  This meant that the Tang dynasty still held much of the territory of Goguryeo under their control. With everything that was going on, perhaps that explains some of the apparently defensive measures that Yamato continued to take.  For example, the second lunar month of 675, we know that Ohoama proceeded to Takayasu castle, likely as a kind of formal inspection.  Then, in the 10th lunar month of 675 Ohoama commanded that everyone from the Princes down to the lowest rank were to provide the government with weapons.  A year later, in the 9th month of 676, the Princes and Ministers sent agents to the capital and the Home Provinces and gave out weapons to each man.  Similar edicts would be issued throughout the reign.  So in 679 the court announced that in two years time, which is to say the year 681, there would be a review of the weapons and horses belonging to the Princes of the Blood, Ministers, and any public functionaries.  And in that same year, barrier were erected for the first time on Mt. Tatsta and Mt. Afusaka, along with an outer line of fortifications at Naniwa. While some of that no doubt also helped to control internal movements, it also would have been useful to prepare for the possibility of future invasions.  And the work continued.  In 683  we see a royal command to all of the various provinces to engage in military training.  And in 684 it was decreed at that there would be an inspection in the 9th month of the following year—685—and they laid out the ceremonial rules, such as who would stand where, what the official clothing was to look like, etc.  Furthermore, there was also an edict that all civil and military officials should practice the use of arms and riding horses.  They were expected to supply their own horses, weapons, and anything they would wear into battle. If they owned horses, they would be considered cavalry soldiers, while those who did not have their own horse would be trained as infantry.  Either way, they would each receive training, and the court was determined to remove any obstacles and excuses that might arise.   Anyone who didn't comply would be punished.  Non compliance could mean refusing to train, but it could also just mean that they did not provide the proper horses or equipment, or they let their equipment fall into a state of disrepair.  Punishments could range from fines to outright flogging, should they be found guilty.  On the other hand, those who practiced well would have any punishments against them for other crimes reduced by two degrees, even if it was for a capital crime.  This only applied to previous crimes, however—if it seemed like you were trying to take advantage of this as a loophole to be able to get away with doing your own thing than the pardon itself would be considered null and void. A year later, the aforementioned inspection was carried out by Princes Miyatokoro, Hirose, Naniwa, Takeda, and Mino.  Two months later, the court issued another edict demanding that military equipment—specifically objects such as large or small horns, drums, flutes, flags, large bows, or catapults—should be stored at the government district house and not kept in private arsenals.  The "large bow" in this case may be something like a ballista, though Aston translates it to crossbow—unfortunately, it isn't exactly clear, and we don't necessarily have a plethora of extant examples to point to regarding what they meant.  Still, these seem to be focused on things that would be used by armies—especially the banners, large bows, and catapults.  The musical instruments may seem odd, though music was often an important part of Tang dynasty military maneuvers.  It was used to coordinate troops, raise morale, provide a marching rhythm, and more.  Granted, much of this feels like something more continental, and it is unclear if music was regularly used in the archipelago.  This could be more of Yamato trying to emulate the Tang dynasty rather than something that was commonplace on the archipelago.  That might also explain the reference to the Ohoyumi and the catapults, or rock throwers. All of this language having to do with military preparations could just be more of the same as far as the Sinicization of the Yamato government is concerned; attempts to further emulate what they understood of the civilized governments on the mainland—or at least their conception of those governments based on the various written works that they had imported.  Still, I think it is relevant that there was a lot of uncertainty regarding the position of various polities and the potential for conflict.  Each year could bring new changes to the political dynamic that could see military intervention make its way across the straits.  And of course, there was always the possibility that Yamato itself might decide to raise a force of its own. Throughout all of this, there was continued contact with the peninsula and other lands.  Of course, Silla and Goguryeo were both represented when Ohoama came to the throne—though only the Silla ambassador made it to the ceremony, apparently.  In the 7th lunar month of 675, Ohotomo no Muraji no Kunimaro was sent to Silla as the Chief envoy, along with Miyake no Kishi no Irishi.  They likely got a chance to witness first-hand the tensions between Silla and the Tang court.  The mission would return in the second lunar month of the following year, 676.  Eight months later, Mononobe no Muarji no Maro and Yamashiro no Atahe no Momotari were both sent.  That embassy also returned in the 2nd lunar month of the following year. Meanwhile, it wasn't just Yamato traveling to Silla—there were also envoys coming the other way.  For example, in the 2nd lunar month of 675 we are told that Silla sent Prince Chyungweon as an ambassador.  His retinue was apparently detained on Tsukushi while the actual envoy team went on to the Yamato capital.  It took them about two months to get there, and then they stayed until the 8th lunar month, so about four months in total. At the same time, in the third month, Goguryeo and Silla both sent "tribute" to Yamato.  And in the 8th month, Prince Kumaki, from Tamna, arrived at Tsukushi as well.  Tamna, as you may recall, refers to nation on the island known today as Jeju.  The late Alexander Vovin suggested that the name originated from a proto-Japonic cognate with "Tanimura", and many of the names seem to also bear out a possible Japonic influence on the island nation. Although they only somewhat recently show up in the Chronicles from our perspective, archaeological evidence suggests that they had trade with Yayoi Japan and Baekje since at least the first century.  With the fall of Baekje, and the expansion of Yamato authority to more of the archipelago, we've seen a notable uptick in the communication between Tamna and Yamato noted in the record.  A month after the arrival of Prince Kumaki in Tsukushi, aka Kyushu, it is noted that a Prince Koyo of Tamna arrived at Naniwa.  The Tamna guests would stick around for almost a year, during which time they were presented with a ship and eventually returned in the 7th lunar month of the following year, 676.   Tamna envoys, who had also shown up in 673, continued to be an annual presence at the Yamato court through the year 679, after which there is an apparent break in contact, picking back up in 684 and 685. 676 also saw a continuation of Silla representatives coming to the Yamato court, arriving in the 11th lunar month.  That means they probably passed by the Yamato envoys heading the other way.  Silla, under King Mumnu, now had complete control of the Korean peninsula south of the Taedong river.  In the same month we also see another mission from Goguryeo, but the Chronicle also points out that the Goguryeo envoys had a Silla escort, indicating the alliance between Silla and those attempting to restore Goguryeo—or at least the area of Goguryeo under Tang control.  The Tang, for their part, had pulled back their commandary to Liaodong, just west of the modern border between China and North Korea, today.  Goguryeo would not go quietly, and the people of that ancient kingdom—one of the oldest on the peninsula—would continue to rise up and assert their independence for years to come. The chronicles also record envoys from the somewhat mysterious northern Mishihase, or Sushen, thought to be people of the Okhotsk Sea culture from the Sakhalin islands.  There were 11 of them, and they came with the Silla envoys, possibly indicating their influence on the continent and through the Amur river region.  Previously, most of the contact had been through the regions of Koshi and the Emishi in modern Tohoku and Hokkaido.  This seems to be their only major envoy to the Yamato court recorded in this reign. Speaking of outside groups, in the 2nd lunar month of 677 we are told that there was an entertainment given to men of Tanegashima under the famous Tsuki tree west of Asukadera.  Many people may know Tanegashima from the role it played in the Sengoku Period, when Europeans made contact and Tanegashima became a major hub of Sengoku era firearm manufacturing.  At this point, however, it seems that it was still a largely independent island in the archipelago off the southern coast of Kyushu.  Even southern Kyushu appears to have retained some significant cultural differences at this time, with the "Hayato" people being referenced in regards to southern Kyushu—we'll talk about them in a bit as they showed up at the capital in 682.  Tanegashima is actually closer to Yakushima, another island considered to be separate, culturally, from Yamato, and could be considered the start of the chain of islands leading south to Amami Ohoshima and the other Ryukyuan islands.  That said, Tanegashima and Yakushima are much closer to the main islands of the archipelago and show considerable influence, including Yayoi and Kofun cultural artifacts, connecting them more closely to those cultures, even if Yamato initially saw them as distinct in some way. A formal Yamato envoy would head down to Tanegashima two years later, in the 11th lunar month of 679.  It was headed up by Yamato no Umakahibe no Miyatsuko no Tsura and Kami no Sukuri no Koukan.  The next reference to the mission comes in 681, when the envoys returned and presented a map of the island.  They claimed that it was in the middle of the ocean, and that rice was always abundant. With a single sowing of rice it was said that they could get two harvests.  Other products specifically mentioned were cape jasmine and bulrushes, though they then note that there were also many other products that they didn't bother to list.  This must have been considered quite the success, as the Yamato envoys were each awarded a grade of rank for their efforts.   They also appear to have returned with some of the locals, as they were entertained again in Asuka—this time on the riverbank west of Asukadera, where various kinds of music were performed for them. Tanegashima and Yakushima would be brought formally under Yamato hegemony in 702 with the creation of Tane province, but for now it was still considered separate.  This was probably just the first part of the efforts to bring them into Yamato, proper. Getting back to the Silla envoys who had arrived in 676, they appear to have remained for several months.  In the third lunar month of 677 we are told that they, along with guests of lower rank—thirteen persons all told—were invited to the capital.  Meanwhile, the escort envoys and others who had not been invited to the capital were entertained in Tsukushi and returned from there. While this was going on, weather out in the straits drove a Silla boat to the island of Chikashima.  Aboard was a Silla man accompanined by three attendants and three Buddhist priests.  We aren't told where they were going, but they were given shelter and when the Silla envoy, Kim Chyeonpyeong, returned home he left with those who had been driven ashore, as well. The following year, 678, was not a great one for the Silla envoys.  Garyang Jyeongsan and Gim Hongsye arrived at Tsukushi, but they were just the escorts.  The actual envoys had been separated by a storm at sea and never arrived.  In their place, the escort envoys were sent to the capital, probably to at least carry through with the rituals of diplomacy.  This was in the first month of the following year, 679, and given when envoys had previously arrived, it suggests to me that they waited a few months, probably to see if the envoys' ship eventually appeared and to give the court time to figure out what to do.  A month later, the Goguryeo envoys arrived, still being accompanied by Silla escorts, also arrived. Fortunately the Yamato envoys to Silla and elsewhere fared better.  That year, 679, the envoys returned successfully from Silla, Goguryeo, and Tamna.  Overall, though, I think it demonstrates that this wasn't just a pleasure cruise.  There was a very real possibility that one could get lost at sea.  At the same time, one needed people of sufficient status to be able to carry diplomatic messages and appropriately represent the court in foreign lands.  We often seen envoys later taking on greater positions of responsibility in the court, and so you didn't have to go far to find those willing to take the risk for later rewards. That same year, another tribute mission from Silla did manage to make the crossing successfully.  And in this mission we are given more details, for they brought gold, silver, iron, sacrificial cauldrons with three feet, brocade, cloth, hides, horses, dogs, mules, and camels.  And those were just the official gifts to the court.  Silla also sent distinct presents for the sovereign, the queen, and the crown prince, namely gold, silver, swords, flags, and things of that nature. This appears to demonstrate increasingly close ties between Silla and Yamato. All of that arrived in the 10th lunar month of 679, and they stayed through the 6th lunar month of 680—about 7 to 9 months all told, depending on if there were any intercalary months that year.  In addition to entertaining the Silla envoys in Tsukushi—it is not mentioned if they made it to the capital—we are also told that in the 2nd lunar month, halfway through the envoys' visit, eight labourers from Silla were sent back to their own country with gifts appropriate to their station. Here I have to pause and wonder what exactly is meant by this.  "Labourer" seems somewhat innocuous.  I suspect that their presence in Yamato may have been less than voluntary, and I wonder if these were captured prisoners of war who could have been in Yamato now for over a decade.  If so, this could have been a gesture indicating that the two sides were putting all of that nastiness with Baekje behind them, and Yamato was accepting Silla's new role on the peninsula.  Or maybe I'm reading too much into it, but it does seem to imply that Silla and Yamato were growing closer, something that Yamato would need if it wanted to have easy access, again, to the wider world. Speaking of returning people, that seems to have been something of a common thread for this year, 680, as another mission from Goguryeo saw 19 Goguryeo men also returned to their country.  These were condolence envoys who had come to mourn the death of Takara Hime—aka Saimei Tennou.  They must have arrived in the midst of all that was happening peninsula, and as such they were detained.  Their detention is somewhat interesting, when you think about it, since technically Baekje and Goguryeo—and thus Yamato—would have been on the same side against the Silla-Tang alliance.  But perhaps it was just considered too dangerous to send them home, initially, and then the Tang had taken control of their home.  It is unclear to me how much they were being held by Yamato and how much they were just men without a country for a time.  This may reflect how things on the mainland were stabilizing again, at least from Yamato's perspective.  However, as we'll discuss a bit later, it may have also been another attempt at restoring the Goguryeo kingdom by bringing back refugees, especially if they had connections with the old court.  The Goguryeo envoys—both the recent mission and those who had been detained—would remain until the 5th lunar month of 681, when they finally took their leave.  That year, there were numerous mission both from and to Silla and Goguryeo, and in the latter part of the year, Gim Chyungpyeong came once again, once more bearing gives of gold, silver, copper, iron, brocade, thin silk, deerskins, and fine cloth.  They also brought gold, silver, flags of a rosy-colored brocade and skins for the sovereign, his queen, and the crown prince. That said, the 681 envoys also brought grave news:  King Munmu of Silla was dead.  Munmu had reigned since 661, so he had overseen the conquest of Silla and Goguryeo.  His regnal name in Japanese might be read as Monmu, or even "Bunbu", referencing the blending of literary and cultural achievements seen as the pinnacle of noble attainment.  He is known as Munmu the Great for unifying the peninsula under a single ruler—though much of the Goguryeo territory was still out of reach.  Indeed he saw warfare and the betterment of his people, and it is no doubt significant that his death is recorded in the official records of the archipelago.   He was succeeded by his son, who would reign as King Sinmun, though the succession wasn't exactly smooth. We are told that Munmu, knowing his time was short, requested that his son, the Crown Prince, be named king before they attended to Munmu's own funerary arrangements, claiming that the throne should not sit vacant.  This may have been prescient, as the same year Munmu died and Sinmun ascended to the throne there was a revolt, led by none other than Sinmun's own father-in-law, Kim Heumdol.  Heumdol may, himselve, have been more of a figurehead for other political factions in the court and military.  Nonetheless, the attempted coup of 681 was quickly put down—the envoys in Yamato would likely only learn about everything after the dust had settled upon their return. The following year, 682, we see another interesting note about kings, this time in regards to the Goguryeo envoys, whom we are told were sent by the King of Goguryeo.  Ever since moving the commandery to Liaodong, the Tang empire had claimed dominion over the lands of Goguryeo north of the Taedong river.  Originally they had administered it militarily, but in 677 they crowned a local, Bojang as the "King of Joseon", using the old name for the region, and put him in charge of the Liaodong commandery.  However, he was removed in 681, and sent into exile in Sichuan, because rather than suppressing revolt, he had actually encouraged restoration attempts, inviting back Goguryeo refugees, like those who had been detained in Yamato.  Although Bojang himself was sent into exile, his descendants continued to claim sovereignty, so it may have been one of them that was making the claim to the "King of Goguryeo", possibly with Silla's blessing. Later that year, 682, we see Hayato from Ohosumi and Ata—possibly meaning Satsuma—the southernmost point of Kyushu coming to the court in 682.  They brought tribute and representatives of Ohosumi and Ata wrestled, with the Ohosumi wrestler emerging victorious.  They were entertained west of Asukadera, and various kinds of music was performed and gifts were given. They were apparently quite the sight, as Buddhist priests and laiety all came out to watch. Little is known for certain about the Hayato.  We have shields that are attributed to them, but their association may have more to do with the fact that they were employed as ceremonial guards for a time at the palace.  We do know that Southern Kyushu had various groups that were seen as culturally distinct from Yamato, although there is a lot of overlap in material culture.  We also see early reports of the Kumaso, possibly two different groups, the Kuma and So, in earlier records, and the relationship between the Kumaso and the Hayato is not clearly defined. What we do know is that southern Kyushu, for all that it shared with Yamato certain aspects of culture through the kofun period, for example, they also had their own traditions. For example, there is a particular burial tradition of underground kofun that is distinct to southern Kyushu.  A great example of this can be found at the Saitobaru Kofun cluster in Miyazaki, which contains these unique southern Kyushu style burials along with more Yamato style keyhole shaped and circular type kofun.  Miyazaki sits just north of the Ohosumi peninsula, in what was formerly the land of Hyuga, aka  Himuka.  This is also where a lot of the founding stories of the Heavenly grandchild were placed, and even today there is a shrine there to the Heavenly Rock Cave.  In other words there are a lot of connections with Southern Kyushu, and given that the Chronicles were being written in the later 7th and early 8th centuries, it is an area of intense interest when trying to understand the origins of Yamato and Japanese history. Unfortunately, nothing clearly tells us exactly how the Hayato were separate, but in the coming century they would both come under Yamato hegemony and rebel against it, time and again.  This isn't the first time they are mentioned, but it may be the first time that we see them as an actual people, in a factual entry as earlier references in the Chronicles are suspect. Continuing on with our look at diplomacy during this period, the year 683 we see a continuation of the same patterns, with nothing too out of the ordinary.  Same with most of 684 until the 12th lunar month.  It is then that we see a Silla ship arrive with Hashi no Sukune no Wohi and Shirawi no Fubito no Hozen.  They had both, previously been to the Tang empire to study, though we don't have a record of them leaving for that or any other purpose.  They are accompanied by Witsukahi no Muraji no Kobito and Tsukushi no Miyake no Muraji no Tokuko, both of whom had apparently been captured and taken by the Tang dynasty during the Baekje campaign.  Apparently they had all traveled back from the Tang empire together to Silla, who then provided them passage to Yamato. The timing of this suggests it may have had something to do with the changes going on in the Tang empire—changes that I desperately want to get into, but given that we are already a good ways into this current episode, I think I will leave it for later.  But I will note this:  Emperor Gaozong had passed away and his wife, Empress Wu Zetian, was now ruling as regent for her sons.  Wu Zetian is probably the most famous empress in all of Chinese history, and while she held de facto power as a co-regent during her husband's reign and as a regent during her sons' reigns, she would actually ascend the throne herself in 690.  Her reign as a woman during a time of heightened patriarchal tradition is particularly of note, and it leads us to wonder about the vilification that she received by the men who followed her rule.  And I really want to get into all of that but, thematically, I think it better to wait.  Those of you reading ahead in the syllabus—which is to say the Chronicles—probably know why.  So let us just leave it there and say that the Tang was going through a few things, and that may explain why students were returning back in the company of former war captives. A few months later, the Silla escort, Gim Mulyu, was sent home along with 7 people from Silla who had been washed ashore—presumably during a storm or other such event, again illustrating the dangers of taking to the ocean at this time.  Perhaps related to that theme is the entry only a month later, which merely stated that Gim Jusan of Silla returned home.  Gim Jusan was an envoy sent to Yamato in the 11th lunar month of 683.  He was entertained in Tsukushi, and we are told that he returned to his own country on the 3rd month of 684.  Now we are seeing an entry in the 4th month of 685 that this same person apparently returned home. It is possible that something got mixed up, and that the Chroniclers were dealing with a typo in the records that made it seem like this took place a year later than it did.  This was certainly an issue at this time, given all the math one had to do just to figure out what day it was.  There is also the possibility that he returned on another embassy, but just wasn't mentioned for some reason.  The last possible explanation is that he somehow got lost and it took him a year to find his way back.  Not entirely impossible back then, though I am a bit skeptical.  Among other things, why would that note have found its way into the Chronicles in Yamato?  While they were certainly using some continental sources, this seems like something they were talking about as far as him leaving the archipelago, rather than discussion of something happening elsewhere. Speaking of happening elsewhere, I'm wondering about another event that happened around this time as well.  In fact, it was while Gim Mulyu was still in the archipelago.  For some reason the Yamato court granted rank to 147 individuals from Tang, Baekje, and Goguryeo.  Interestingly, they don't mention Silla.  Furthermore, there is no real mention of any Tang envoys during this reign.  In fact, there is hardly mention of the Tang dynasty at all.  There is a mention of some 30 Tang men—captives, presumably—being sent to the Yamato court from Tsukushi.  Those men were settled in Toutoumi, so there were men of Tang in the archipelago.  But beyond that, there are only three other mentions of the Tang dynasty.  One was when the students and war captives came back.  Another was this note about giving rank to 147 individuals.  Finally there is a similar record in 686, at the very end of the reign, where it is 34 persons who were given rank.  This time it was to carpenters, diviners, physicians, students from Tang—possibly those who had just come back a year or so earlier.  So if there weren't envoys from Tang, Goguryeo, and Baekje, who were these people and why were they being granted Yamato court rank?  My assumption is that it was foreigners living in the archipelago, and being incorporated into the Yamato court system.  Still, it is interesting that after the overtures by the Tang in the previous reign we have heard virtually nothing since then.  Again, that is likely largely due to the conflicts between Tang and Silla, though now, things seem to be changing.  The conflicts have settled down, and new rulers are in place, so we'll see how things go. Speaking of which, let's finish up with the diplomatic exchanges in this reign.  I'm only hitting some of the highlights here.  First is the return from Silla, in the 5th month of 685, of Takamuku no Asomi no Maro and Tsuno no Asomi no Ushikahi.  They had traveled to Silla in 684, and they did not come back emptyhanded.  The new King of Silla presented them with gifts, including 2 horses, 3 dogs, 2 parrots, and 2 magpies.  They also brought back the novice monks Kanjou and Ryoukan.  Not bad, overall. Then, 6 months later, another tribute mission came, but this one has an interesting—if somewhat questionable—note attached to it.  It is said that the envoys Gim Jisyang and Gim Geonhun were sent to request "governance" and to bring tribute.  This certainly go the court's attention.  They didn't bring the envoys all the way to the capital, but they did send to them, in Tsukushi, Prince Kawachi, Ohotomo no Sukune no Yasumaro, Fujiwara no Asomi no Ohoshima, and Hodzumi no Asomi no Mushimaro. About three months later they send the musical performers from Kawaradera to provide entertainment during a banquet for the Silla envoy, and in payment some 5,000 bundles of rice rom the private lands attached to the queen's palace were granted to the temple in gratitude. The Silla tribute was then brought to the capital from Tsukushi.  This time it was more than 100 items, including one fine horse, one mule, two dogs, a gold container inlaid with some kind of design, gold, silver, faint brocade, silk gauze, tiger and leopard skins, and a variety of medicines.  In addition, as was now common, the envoys, Gim Jisyang and Gim Geonhun, apparently had personal gifts to give in the form of gold, silver, faint brocade, silk gauze, gold containers, screens, saddle hides, silk cloth, and more medicine.  There were also gifts specifically for the sovereign, the queen, the Crown Prince, and for the various princes of the blood. The court returned this favor with gifts to the envoys, presented at a banquet just for them, before sending them on their way. A couple of notes.  First off, it is interesting that they are entertained at Tsukushi rather than being invited to the capital, and I wonder if this was because the sovereign, Ohoama, wasn't doing so well.  This was all happening in 685 and 686, and the sovereign would pass away shortly afterwards.  So it is possible that Ohoama just was not up to entertaining visitors at this time.  Of course, the Chronicles often don't tell us exactly why a given decision was made, only that it was.  And sometimes not even that. The other thing that seems curious is the mention of a request for governance.  That almost sounds like Silla was asking to come under Yamato hegemony, which I seriously doubt.  It may be that they were asking something along the lines of an alliance, but it is also possible that the scribes recording things for Yamato heard what they wanted to hear and so wrote it down in the light most favorable to Yamato laying claim to the peninsula. Or perhaps I'm misunderstanding exactly what they were asking for.  Maybe "governance" here means something else—perhaps just some kind of better relationship. And with that, we'll leave it for now.  There is more developing in the next reign, but I think we want to wait until we get there.  There are still a lot more things to cover in this reign before we move on—we haven't even touched on the establishment of the new capital, on the various court events, not to mention some of the laws and punishments that this period is named for.  And there is the minor issue of a rebellion.  All of that will be dealt with.  And then, after that, we get to the final reign of the Chronicles: the reign of Jitou Tennou.  From there?  Who knows. It is the winter holiday season, so I hope everyone is enjoying themselves.  Next episode will be the New Year's recap, and then we should finish with this reign probably in January or early February. Until then, if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.

    The Daily Apple Podcast
    When Doing More Isn't Improving Your Health

    The Daily Apple Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 48:01


    Send us a textWhen effort stops producing results, it's often not a motivation problem. It's a physiology problem, especially as hormones begin to shift.In this conversation, Dr. Kevin White sits down with Katie Hardy, Colorado-based board-certified holistic nutritionist and strength and conditioning specialist, to explore why fitness, diet, and exercise stop working the same way over time, particularly for women navigating perimenopause. Drawing from her work with high-performing athletes and active adults, Katie explains how hormonal changes, chronic stress, and under-recovery impact energy, body composition, mood, and long-term health, and why pushing harder often backfires during this stage of life.“If things that used to work aren't working anymore, that's not failure. It's feedback.” – Katie HardyYou'll hear: • How perimenopause changes the body's response to training, cardio, and calorie restriction • Why hormones, stress, and recovery matter more than doing more exercise • Common nutrition mistakes women make as hormones shift • Why savory, protein-forward meals better support energy and body composition • How smarter training and intentional recovery support health and longevity during midlifeFind Katie Hardy on Instagram at @mypeak365 and learn more about her work at MyPeak365.com.

    TheOncoPT Podcast
    {Best of 2025} CIPN, Balance, and Breathing: An Interactive Workshop on Manual Therapy, Diaphragmatic Breathing, and Improving Balance

    TheOncoPT Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 31:35


    Send us a textHey OncoPTs! We're back with our #3 episode of 2025, this time with Dr. Katie Schmitt on her incredible APTA CSM 2025 session, CIPN, Balance, and Breathing: An Interactive Workshop on Manual Therapy, Diaphragmatic Breathing, & Improving Balance.Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) is more than just numbness and tingling. With up to 83% of patients experiencing persistent CIPN, oncoPTs need practical, evidence-based strategies to address these challenges head-on.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Katie Schmitt, PT, to discuss an innovative, hands-on approach to treating CIPN, improving balance, and integrating breathwork into cancer rehab. We explore the role of manual therapy in nerve stimulation, how diaphragmatic breathing enhances core control, and why these techniques should be part of every oncology PT's toolbox. Plus, we'll cover practical takeaways that you can apply in the clinic immediately.If you're looking to elevate your approach to CIPN and fall prevention, don't miss this conversation!PodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsFollow TheOncoPT on Instagram.Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

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    Be A Better You Annual Challenge Day 350! Financial Roundup!

    Pajama Gramma Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 6:16


    Be A Better You Annual Challenge Day 350! Financial Roundup! Do one thing every day to be a better you! Join us every day in 2025 for a quick challenge that is all about you Improving and creating the life you want! https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions and share your wisdom! #beabetteryouannualchallenge #doonethingeverydaytobeabetteryou #annualchallenge #lifeframeworkreview #plansfornextyear #roundup #financial #wins #biggestchallenge #3itemsfornextyear

    Living in English: 365 | Speak English | Vocabulary | Fluency | Listening | U.S.A.
    104. Stuck at B1 or B2 English? Why You're Not Improving and What Actually Works

    Living in English: 365 | Speak English | Vocabulary | Fluency | Listening | U.S.A.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 9:43


    The Strong Towns Podcast
    The Hidden Costs of "Improving" This Minnesota Highway

    The Strong Towns Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 64:35


    ‍A major highway project is pitched as a safety upgrade — but at what cost to the community? Today, Chuck is joined by Matt Steele, a fellow Brainerd-area resident and longtime Strong Towns member. They unpack a highway interchange that's been proposed in nearby Baxter and the long-term trade-offs that shape strong (or fragile) places. Additional Show Notes Read more about this project: "Six Roundabouts to Nowhere" by Charles Marohn Chuck Marohn (Substack)   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership.

    Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke
    Rajeev Ram: What a 3x US Open Champion Knows About Doubles That You Don't

    Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 38:09


    For 10% off your new ADV backpack, click the link belowhttps://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisOn today's episode we talk:1:13 How Rajeev chooses serve formations8:05 How Rajeev chooses his serve targets14:13 When he changes strategy in a match16:33 Improving your situational awareness18:35 How he calls poaches21:25 Where he starts in regular formation25:30 What he looks for in a partner30:22 How bossy was I as a doubles partner?

    The ProPhysique Code
    Episode 367: Why you aren't IMPROVING in your Improvement Season

    The ProPhysique Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 66:35


    In this episode, our hosts explore the common roadblocks holding athletes back in their improvement season. From training intensity to accountability and beyond, they discuss what truly moves the needle—plus the traits their top-performing athletes consistently bring to the table.

    AML Conversations
    Restorative Justice and Conceptualized Peace: Ideas for Improving Society

    AML Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 28:05


    In this episode of AML Conversations, host John Byrne sits down with Dr. Gabriel Velez, associate professor at Marquette University and author of Making Meaning of Justice and Peace: A Developmental Lens. They explore how peace education and restorative practices shape young people's understanding of justice, belonging, and community—both in Colombia and Milwaukee. Dr. Velez shares insights on conceptualizing peace, the challenges of fostering optimism in turbulent times, and practical steps for encouraging youth engagement.

    Sausage of Science
    SoS 261: Inclusive language for improving our science with Cindi SturtzSreetharan

    Sausage of Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 53:17


    In this episode, hosts Chris and Mecca interview Dr. Cindi SturtzSreetharan about language decoding, why inclusive language matters for better science, the importance of clearly defining the terms we use, and how ethnographic methods help contextualize research. Dr. SturtzSreetharan is a President's Professor at the School of Human Evolution & Social Change at Arizona State University. She has a bachelor's degree in international relations from Willamette University, a master's in Asian studies from the University of Oregon, and a doctorate in Anthropology from the University of California at Davis. Her research interests center on a language-in-interaction approach to the construction of identities, including masculinity. Much of her earlier work focused on how Japanese men use language as a resource for creating, maintaining, or refuting a masculine identity. She has also worked on language use in reality TV shows, serial dramas, and film, focusing specifically on language and fatherhood. For the past decade, Dr. SturtzSreetharan has turned her attention to the intersection of language, the body, and medicine. Her current work is an investigation of metabolic syndrome in Japan, a so-called lifestyle condition that affects more men than women. She is particularly interested in the way that everyday, mundane language interactions contribute to the production of felt shame and stigma around body size, shape, and care. ------------------------------ Find the papers discussed in this episode: SturtzSreetharan, C.L & Shibamoto-Smith, J. It's not the language, it's us: Recommendations on what language can do and on what we as writers can do. American Journal of Human Biology 37(6): e70079 https://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.70079 (2025) SturtzSreetharan, C.L., DuBois, L.Z., & Brewis, A. 2025. Defining and deploying gender/sex in human biology: Where are we? Where should we be? American Journal of Human Biology 37(6):e70093 https://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.70093 (2025) ------------------------------ Contact Dr. SturtzSreetharan: cindi.sturtzsreetharan@asu.edu ------------------------------ Contact the Sausage of Science Podcast and the Human Biology Association: Facebook: facebook.com/groups/humanbiologyassociation/, Website: humbio.org, Twitter: @HumBioAssoc Chris Lynn, Co-Host Website: cdlynn.people.ua.edu/, E-mail: cdlynn@ua.edu, Twitter:@Chris_Ly Mecca Howe, Co-Host, HBA Fellow Email: howemecca@gmail.com, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mecca-howe-phd-22a48173/

    Radio Health Journal
    Peripheral Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, And New Treatment Options | How Improving Healthcare For People With Disabilities Helps Everyone

    Radio Health Journal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 28:09


    Peripheral Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, And New Treatment Options When nerves lose the energy they need to function, it leads to numbness, pain, and loss of mobility for millions of Americans. New research is uncovering how risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure, and food insecurity disproportionately affect certain communities. As scientists work to refine treatments and explore promising therapies that include GLP-1 medications, early detection, dietary changes, and improved access to healthcare remain critical to stopping the progression of this condition. How Improving Healthcare For People With Disabilities Helps Everyone Special Olympics is working to close major gaps in healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A new global report reveals widespread problems – from poor provider training to communication barriers – that prevent individuals with IDD from receiving informed, respectful, and effective care. The organization hopes to create a more inclusive system by improving physician training and empowering people with IDD to participate in their own health decisions. Medical Notes: We're Overusing Salt, How Feeding Birds Improves Our Quality Of Life, And Protecting Kids From HIV How can we save babies born with HIV? We're overusing salt – and not just in our pasta. Technology is only as good as it's creator. Is it time to invest in a bird feeder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rehab and Performance Lab: A MedBridge Podcast
    Rehab and Performance Lab Episode 21: Cancellations and Exercise Noncompliance: Can RTM Help Us?

    Rehab and Performance Lab: A MedBridge Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 52:17


    Dr. Anang Chokshi, a dual board-certified PT and one of the architects behind remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) codes, joins digital health expert Dr. Jon Ide-Don for a timely conversation with host Phil Plisky. Together, they explore why patients cancel, ghost HEPs, and drop off care—and how rehab professionals like you can change that. From rethinking engagement beyond “compliance” to weaving digital tools into every day practice, this episode offers real-world strategies that can elevate your outcomes and your patient relationships. Tune in as we ask, “Can RTM be more than just a billing code?”Learning ObjectivesAnalyze the evidence on technology-enabled rehabilitation and its impact on patient engagementApply evidence-based strategies to implement digital tools that foster patient engagement in clinical practiceSolve patient case scenarios in which technology enhances both clinical outcomes and patient engagementTimestamps(00:00:00) Welcome(00:00:05) Improving patient care through technology(00:04:02) Understanding patient adherence vs. engagement(00:08:59) Building trust and shared decision-making(00:13:03) Identifying barriers to exercise compliance(00:15:23) Facilitating patient engagement and success(00:18:32) Completing a plan of care(00:21:03) Addressing patient drop-off(00:23:17) The role of technology in rehabilitation(00:29:43) Defining remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM)(00:33:55) Real-world applications of remote monitoring(00:38:42) Enhancing care with remote therapeutic monitoring(00:43:47) Key takeaways for implementing RTMRehab and Performance Lab is brought to you by Medbridge. If you'd like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your Medbridge account and navigate to the course where you'll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on Medbridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away.To hear more episodes of Rehab and Performance Lab, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.medbridge.com/rehab-and-performance-lab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

    Pajama Gramma Podcast
    Be A Better You Annual Challenge Day 349: Contribution Round Up!

    Pajama Gramma Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 4:14


    Be A Better You Annual Challenge Day 349: Contribution Round Up! Do one thing every day to be a better you! Join us every day in 2025 for a quick challenge that is all about you Improving and creating the life you want! https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions and share your wisdom! #beabetteryouannualchallenge #doonethingeverydaytobeabetteryou #annualchallenge #contributionroundup #contribution #lifeframeworkreview #plansfornextyear

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    House of L podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 16:17


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    628: The truth about lean muscle, GLP-1s & women's metabolism | Ana Kausel, M.D.

    The mindbodygreen Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 52:25


    “If you really want to be strong and you want to do strength training, you need to eat carbohydrates,” explains Ana Kausel, M.D.  Ana Kausel, M.D., a board-certified endocrinologist and women's health expert, joins us today to share how women can build metabolic strength from the inside out—through muscle, nutrition, hormones, and lifestyle. - Her experience gaining 9 lbs of muscle (~3:40) - GLP-1 dosage (~6:10) - The importance of lifestyle on GLP-1s (~6:45) - Her approach to training (~11:00) - Balancing fat & protein (~14:15) - Increasing protein intake (~17:00) - The role of carbs (~17:30) - Improving metabolic health (~19:00) - Creatine & taurine (~21:00) - Testing female hormones (~22:15) - Symptoms vs. lab work (~23:45) - HRT: Compounding vs. bioidentical (~27:40) - Her take on DHEA (~28:45) - Testosterone levels (~31:15) - Use cases of GLP-1s (~35:55) - Her nutrition philosophy (~37:20) - Are NAD supplements worth it? (~47:25) - The importance of calcium (~48:00) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Kausel on Instagram (@dranakausel)  - Check out her YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DraAnaKausel)  - Work with her (https://anzarahealth.com/)  This podcast was made in partnership with Gaia Herbs. Your path to stress support starts now.* Visit gaiaherbs.com and use promo code MBGPod to get 20% off. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Radio Health Journal
    How Improving Healthcare For People With Disabilities Helps Everyone

    Radio Health Journal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 11:05


    Special Olympics is working to close major gaps in healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A new global report reveals widespread problems – from poor provider training to communication barriers – that prevent individuals with IDD from receiving informed, respectful, and effective care. The organization hopes to create a more inclusive system by improving physician training and empowering people with IDD to participate in their own health decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pajama Gramma Podcast
    Be A Better You Annual Challenge Day 348: soaP Framework Step 4, Progress?

    Pajama Gramma Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 3:20


    Be A Better You Annual Challenge Day 348: soaP Framework Step 4, Progress? Do one thing every day to be a better you! Join us every day in 2025 for a quick challenge that is all about you Improving and creating the life you want! https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions and share your wisdom! #beabetteryouannualchallenge #doonethingeverydaytobeabetteryou #annualchallenge #SOAPframework #progress #measure #howwillyouknow #fillthegap

    Drivetime with DeRusha
    Alec Lewis: can the Vikings keep improving? Or was last week the exception?

    Drivetime with DeRusha

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 13:16


    Chris Egert is in for Jason. He talks with Alec Lewis, Vikings beat writer for The Athletic, about last week's convincing Vikings win and whether they can keep the good vibes going against the Cowboys Sunday night. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

    The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
    Nathan Zegura: Shedeur Sanders improving every week; Browns could lean 'into the run' in cold Chicago

    The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 17:04


    Nathan Zegura of the Cleveland Browns Radio Network joins Ken Carman and Jason Lloyd to go over the latest on the Browns ahead of their Week 15 showdown with the Chicago Bears.

    Stu Does America
    Ep 1161 | Are Time Magazine's 'Architects of AI' Improving or DOOMING American Society? | Guest: John R. Lott Jr.

    Stu Does America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 46:21


    Stu Burguiere reacts to Time naming the “Architects of AI” as the magazine's person of the year and looks at a few breaking AI stories to determine if we're heading toward a utopian future or certain disaster. Then, the Crime Prevention Research Center's John R. Lott Jr. joins to discuss how current gun control policies are failing minority communities who need the protection the most. And Stu has the latest updates on Glenn Beck's attempts to bring a Canadian woman to America for a lifesaving surgery. TODAY'S SPONSORS   AMERICAN GIANT CLOTHING Buy American today at http://www.american-giant.com/STU and save 20% when you use the name ‘STU' at checkout   REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST For more information, please visit http://www.realestateagentsitrust.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    RealTalk MS
    Special Episode: Guiding the Future of MS Care: MS21 Consensus Recommendations for Improving MS Care to Relieve the Burden of Disease

    RealTalk MS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 14:59


    This special episode of RealTalk MS is sponsored by EMD Serono and is only intended for a U.S. audience. EMD Serono is the healthcare business of Merck, KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, in the United States and Canada. Please note this episode is only intended for a U.S. audience. In this special episode of RealTalk MS, Professor Elisabeth Celius and Amanda Montague join me to explore new consensus recommendations for the future of MS care from MS in the 21st Century. We'll hear what experts and people in the MS community think are the priorities to focus on to improve care and help lessen the burden of living with MS.   Professor Elisabeth Celius is a consultant neurologist with a special focus on MS at Oslo University Hospital in Norway, where she is the group leader of the MS Research Group and also conducts epidemiological, genetic, and clinical research.  Amanda Montague is a global thought leader and Interim President & CEO of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America. Both Amanda and Elisabeth are active members of the MS in the 21st Century initiative, more commonly known as MS21. MS21 is a Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, initiative involving healthcare professionals, people with MS, and patient advocacy groups.  To learn more about MS in the 21st Century, please visit www.msinthe21stcentury.com.

    Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD
    Improving our light environment for better health | Guy Foundation Round Table

    Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 52:18 Transcription Available


    Repost of Guy Foundation 2025 Autumn Series Roundtable discussion "Improving our light environment for better health" on 3.12.25. The topic of my talk was "Metabolic consequences of indoor light environment".Head to Guy Foundation YouTube channel to watch the talks with associated slides. Other speakers BiographiesProfessor Stefan Behling is Head of Studio, member of the Design Board and was responsible for Integrated design and innovative construction at the University of Stuttgart from 1995 to 2010. He is a passionate advocate for sustainable design, renewable energy and solar energy and has written a book called Sol Power: the Evolution of Sustainable Design with Sophia Behling in 1996. Daylight and artificial lighting have been a strong interest since the beginning of his career. Scott Zimmerma, optics engineer with more than 35 years of experience in the fields of lighting and displays. His innovations and inventions have been used successfully in a wide range of military and commercial products that include night vision displays, liquid crystal display backlighting designs, and lighting fixtures.Ulysse Dormoy is a highly experienced professional in the lighting industry with influence the profound impact of light on human physiology. Ulysse's quest to uncover the deeper implications of light also extends to its integration within our built environments, exploring how architects, lighting designers, and interior designers can leverage light's full potential. His goal is to enhance daily life through strategic lighting solutions that can optimise routines, improve quality of life, and promote overall wellbeing.James Sherman studied Architecture and City/Regional Planning at Cornell University and the University of Texas at Austin, where he discovered a passion for environmental design. Since he joined Foster + Partners in 2014, James has been focused on the design and execution of natural and artificial lighting strategies for high-profile projects around the world.SUPPORT MY WORK

    Mark Bell's Power Project
    Why You're Not Improving.. The Truth You're Afraid to Hear

    Mark Bell's Power Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 68:28


    In today's Saturday School, Mark Bell breaks down one of the most important lessons in training and in life:You're going to look awkward before you ever get good.You're going to feel insecure. You're going to try new things and suck at them.And that's exactly how progress works.From nasal breathing and weighted vests to rope flow, maces, dead hangs, lunges and everything in between — Mark shares why staying open-minded is the ONLY way to keep improving, stay athletic, and break out of the stiffness that heavy lifting alone can create.Special perks for our listeners below!

    Shout! A football podcast on the Buffalo Bills with Matt Parrino and Ryan Talbot
    Latest on Ed Oliver & Bills injury outlook improving for Patriots + rift between McDermott/Beane over Slay?

    Shout! A football podcast on the Buffalo Bills with Matt Parrino and Ryan Talbot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 44:41


    Matt Parrino and Ryan Talbot discuss the Bills' injury outlook ahead of this weekend's showdown with the Patriots with the division on the line. Is Ed oliver getting close? What about the status of Joey Bosa, Spencer Brown, Terrel Bernard, & Josh Palmer? The guys discuss that and more. Love SHOUT? Want to buy some swag to support the show and get decked out in our official gear? Check out the brand new "SHOUT!" store for apparel, headwear and much more! ⁠https://sportslocker.chipply.com/SHOUT/store.aspx?eid=405259&action=viewall What is the "SHOUT!" Bills text insiders? Want to join? You can get analysis from Matt and Ryan right to your phone and send texts directly to them both! Text 716-528-6727 or Click here: https://joinsubtext.com/c/shoutbuffalobills Sign up for the NYUP Bills newsletter! Don't miss all the Bills coverage. Head over to www.Syracuse.com/newsletters to start getting your Bills stories and the podcast delivered right to your inbox. The "SHOUT!" Buffalo Bills football podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and wherever you listen to podcasts Follow @MattParrino (⁠https://x.com/MattParrino⁠) and @RyanTalbotBills (⁠https://x.com/RyanTalbotBills⁠) on X Find our Bills coverage whenever you consume social media Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/buffalobillsnyup Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/buffalobillsnyup⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/billsupdates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices