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Today, Neil reflects on the challenges of guest communication and how he revamped his own messaging using AI tools to make it more concise and engaging. He discusses the importance of continually improving hosting practices by learning from other hosts, highlighting a fellow superhost's effective messaging strategy that combines automation with a personal touch. Neil also shares practical tips on enhancing guest experiences, such as the innovative use of smart locks and room amenities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Utilise automated messaging features on platforms like Airbnb to streamline communication with guests. This can save time and ensure that important information is conveyed efficiently. Incorporate personalised elements in your messages, such as using the guest's name and specific details from their booking. This creates a more tailored experience, even when automation is used. Simplify communication by making instructions shorter and more visually appealing. Using tools like ChatGPT can help condense messages without losing essential information. Observing and learning from other successful hosts can provide valuable insights and inspiration for improving your own hosting practices and property setup. BEST MOMENTS "Sometimes we become so fixed in our ways that we don't continually question what we're doing with a view to improvement." "I thought it was rude not to book an Airbnb when I go away for a business trip." "You can't make sure that attendees read the instructions you send them. There will always be a percentage of people who won't even look at the instructions." "The website will fill in the blanks with information from the booking details." "Take inspiration from others and be deliberate in questioning what you do yourself." CONTACT DETAILS Visit Neil's Airbnb https://bit.ly/SuperhostNeil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superhostneil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperhostNeil TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superhostneil Email: SuperhostNeil@gmail.com ABOUT THE HOST Neil has led a fulfilled and unconventional life, navigating an extraordinary journey from the Royal Navy to prop-making in London's West End theatres. Born into a military family, it was a twist of fate which led him to the theatre, where he contributed to iconic productions such as Phantom of the Opera. Eventually, Neil transitioned to Corporate Event Team Building, eventually founding his own venture in 1999. Financial challenges in 2017 are what prompted a strategic shift to Airbnb hosting, proving a reliable backup income. By 2021, Neil and his business partner triumphed over significant debt, fuelled by their resilience and the success of Neil's Airbnb venture. Now, Neil has left the corporate world behind, thriving solely through his flourishing Airbnb endeavours. ABOUT THE SHOW Welcome to "The Airbnb Superhost," your ultimate guide to mastering the art of hosting on Airbnb. In each concise 15-minute episode, Neil will reveal the secrets to creating unforgettable guest experiences and maximizing the potential of your property, drawing on over 9 consecutive years as a qualifying Airbnb Superhost. With a focus on 3 specific aspects of running an Airbnb business; the host, the property, and Airbnb itself, Neil provides step-by-step guidance on everything from ambience creation to effective communication. In each episode, a Superhost Secret will help you elevate your hosting game and keep guests coming back for more. Whether you're a seasoned host or just starting out, Neil's actionable tips and tricks will help you become a hospitality superstar. Disclaimer: The Airbnb Superhost is in no way affiliated with Airbnb. All ideas, thoughts, concepts and data presented in this podcast are entirely Neil's own and do not represent the views of Airbnb. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

“When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!” (Matthew 6:7–8 NLT) We’re going to look at prayer over the next few days. To be a growing Christian, you must have an active prayer life. You must communicate with and listen to God regularly. Some church traditions suggest that there are proper and improper ways to pray. That God prefers us to be formal, dignified, and reverent, and to use precise and proper words in a precise and proper cadence. But that’s not necessarily so. Prayer is a conversation. Like other conversations, it can be formal or informal. Certainly, we can’t help but be reverent when we find ourselves in God’s presence, but that doesn’t mean we have to be formal, dignified, proper, or precise. It’s not like one prayer method or posture is more legitimate than another. You can pray in any position at any time in any place. Sometimes we may feel as though the Lord will respond to our prayers more quickly if we pray in a church sanctuary. But that’s not true at all. Daniel prayed in a lion’s den. David prayed in a field. Peter prayed while he walked on water—and then a few moments later when he was underwater. Jonah prayed from even greater depths from the belly of a large fish. God will hear your prayers wherever you are. Your prayers can and should fit your circumstances. You can pray publicly. You can pray privately. You can pray verbally. You can pray silently. You can pray while kneeling, standing, sitting, lying down, or even driving. You can lift your eyes to Heaven and pray. You can close your eyes and pray—as long as you’re not driving. Your prayers don’t have to impress anyone. They don’t have to inspire “Amens” from the congregation. They don’t have to show off your biblical knowledge or vocabulary. In addition to His warning in Matthew 6:7–8 against praying as the Gentiles do, Jesus also said, “When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get” (Matthew 6:5 NLT). Your goal should be to create prayer habits that work for you—ones that deepen your unique relationship with your heavenly Father. If you prefer to be active, pray while you walk. If you prefer not to be distracted, pray in a private place. If you don’t like long conversations, pray in short bursts throughout the day. Incorporate the words of the psalmists or the lyrics of your favorite worship songs into your prayers. Create a dynamic prayer routine that challenges you, opens your heart to God’s leading, and works for your personality and your circumstances. Discover how prayer can change your life. Reflection question: How would you describe your prayer habits? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God’s Word isn’t just for reading—it’s a guiding light for everyday life. Drawing from Psalm 119:105, this devotional reminds believers that Scripture can illuminate our paths, giving confidence and wisdom when facing uncertainty. By knowing and applying God’s Word, we can navigate challenges, encourage others, and walk boldly in His will. Highlights The Bible serves as a lamp and light, guiding our decisions and interactions (Psalm 119:105). Knowing Scripture equips us to speak and act with confidence in moments of doubt or fear. God provides the right words and guidance exactly when we need them. Scripture is a love letter from God, offering assurance, direction, and encouragement. Daily engagement with God’s Word strengthens faith and empowers us to live righteously. Join the Conversation How do you let God’s Word guide your daily life? Share a moment when a verse illuminated your path or gave you courage. Tag @LifeAudioNetwork and use #LightYourPath #ScriptureGuidance #FaithInAction to encourage others to live boldly in His Word.

Cancer prevention starts with the diet. Depending on what you eat, you're either starving cancer or feeding it! Discover the best cancer prevention diet and my expert tips to prevent cancer and support the immune system. Download this FREE guide for the 5 diet strategies for cancer care: https://drbrg.co/4om43oQ0:00 Introduction: The best cancer prevention diet 1:26 Cancer explained2:39 Cancer and your immune system3:30 Starving cancer5:45 Cancer prevention tips 6:39 The best cancer diet11:13 Healthy eating for cancer prevention12:36 Starving cancer with fasting13:27 More cancer prevention tipsTrillions of dollars are spent on cancer research, yet the mortality rates haven't changed in decades. Cancer is a heterogeneous disease, which means there are many different types. Understanding how cancer works is key to cancer prevention. Cancer tends to spread to areas of inflammation and to regions in the body where oxygen is scarce.Cancer is constantly evading your immune system! Vitamin D is essential for the health and proper functioning of your immune system. Cancer cells tend to block the receptors for vitamin D to combat this. It's beneficial to increase your vitamin D levels to penetrate the resistance created by cancer.Understanding which fuel a specific cancer uses is key to starving cancer. The majority of cancers utilize glucose and glutamine as their primary sources of fuel. Some cancers live on lipids and BCAAs, and some can even live on ketones! Cancer is highly adaptive, so effective cancer prevention requires multiple strategies, including diet rotation and intermittent fasting.Different types of cancer require the removal of different foods from the diet. Rotating the diet and removing the fuel that a specific type of cancer needs to survive prevents cancer from growing and taking over. Healthy Keto paired with intermittent fasting is the best diet for cancer prevention. Prolonged fasting is one of the best things you can do if you have cancer. Although some cancers can survive on ketones, ketones from fasting do not feed cancer cells. To prevent cancer and support the immune system, keep your blood levels of vitamin D at around 90-100 ng/mL. Incorporate regular exercise and prioritize both intermittent and prolonged fasting.Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

In episode 222, Coffey talks with consultant and author LeAnne Lagasse about effective leadership development initiatives and what she calls “congruent leadership.”  They discuss why most leadership training programs fail to deliver ROI; the importance of reverse engineering programs from specific organizational outcomes; the significant impact of frontline managers on employee engagement; the gap between knowledge transfer and skill execution; building programs with practice, peer learning, and self-reflection components; “soft skills” deficits across the workforce; “congruent leadership” as alignment of self-perception and team experience; and the 70-20-10 learning model's impact on development.  You can find LeAnne's new book “The Congruent Leader: Build Trust, Lead with Self-Awareness, and Close the Gap Between How You See Yourself and How Others Experience You” here https://a.co/d/ehUoYLx  Hardcover: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-congruent-leader-leanne-lagasse/1148446437?ean=9798999501912   Book website: https://www.thecongruentleaderbook.com   Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  LeAnne Lagasse is the author of “The Congruent Leader: Build Trust, Lead with Self-Awareness, and Close the Gap Between How You See Yourself and How Others Experience You.”   LeAnne is also an HR consultant and keynote speaker who helps leaders and organizations improve employee engagement and retention, as well as develop their people managers.   LeAnne is a SHRM-SCP, a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths© Coach, and also serves as adjunct faculty at Missouri State University, where she teaches professional communication courses to MBA students.   Before launching her consulting business, LeAnne was a faculty member and the Director of Public Speaking in the College of Media and Communication at Texas Tech University, where she served for 14 years. Alongside her husband, Ben, she is a proud mom to three children and two pet prairie dogs.  LeAnne's book, “The Congruent Leader: Build Trust, Lead with Self-Awareness, and Close the Gap Between How You See Yourself and How Others Experience You” is available at https://a.co/d/e2vm4d1.   LeAnne Lagasse can be reached at: https://www.leannelagasse.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannelagasse/  https://www.facebook.com/leannelagasseconsulting   About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives:   Design leadership development programs that span extended timeframes with multiple learning modalities including peer collaboration, low-stakes practice opportunities, and structured reinforcement rather than relying on one-day events or single webinars. Incorporate self-awareness and reflection exercises into leadership training to help managers identify their natural strengths, biases, and communication tendencies that create barriers to their own success. Implement the 70-20-10 learning model by prioritizing challenging practice exercises (70%), supportive coaching and mentoring relationships (20%), and formal content delivery (10%) to maximize leadership development ROI. 

Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified. Since October is Bullying Prevention Month, this episode focuses on practical conflict resolution strategies you can use at the schoolwide, classroom, and small group levels. If you have not listened to last week's episode on restorative circles, start there for helpful background on resolution circles and community-based approaches. Today we build on that foundation with tangible tools you can use right away to help students resolve, forgive, and repair relationships. What you will learn in this episode How to use classroom-based activities to teach conflict resolution skills A simple script for I statements that students can use to express feelings and seek solutions Engagement strategies for role play, discussion, and practice Small group activities and curricula that support peer problem solving Steps to take when a student is referred to you after a conflict Classroom strategies  Talk it out circle Use a classroom circle where two students resolve a conflict in front of their peers while the teacher or counselor facilitates a respectful discussion. This model teaches the whole class how to listen, reflect, and offer support. Counselor push-ins Join the classroom for a lesson or mediation session, while the teacher and student exit the classroom to resolve a conflict. I statement lessons Teach a simple I statement script: name the emotion, describe the incident, explain how it made you feel, and suggest a next step toward resolution. Use dry erase boards with fill-in-the-blank templates for practice. Post I statement language on classroom walls and in common areas so students have visible reminders. Role play and scenario practice Break students into small groups and use scenario cards to role play common friendship conflicts. Incorporate charades, fishbowl exercises, or paired practice to make skills stick. Small group ideas Run a conflict resolution group using discussion dice or conversation cards to guide reflection. Include hands-on activities or crafts that reinforce communication skills and empathy. Consider curricula like Kelso's Choices to teach problem-solving options for peer conflicts. When students are referred after a conflict Start by identifying the source of the conflict. Ask why this keeps happening and what the underlying triggers are. Take time to get a full picture before deciding on a plan so you do not cycle through the same issues repeatedly. Use data from observations, teacher input, and student self-report to refine your intervention. Action steps you can take today Teach and practice one I statement template with a class. Try a short talk it out circle during your next classroom visit. Create or print an I statement poster to display in classrooms and common areas.   Resources Mentioned: Join IMPACT Conflict Resolution Small Group: Pirates to Peacekeepers Bullying Prevention Classroom Guidance Lesson Bringing Restorative Practices to Your School By Laura McClure Check out the Kelso music video on YouTube: It's Your Choice Baby Connect with Rachel: TpT Store Blog Instagram Facebook Page Facebook Group Pinterest Youtube   More About School Counseling Simplified: School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica. You can listen to School Counseling Simplified on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!  

In Session 313, Dr. Cody Morris from Salve Regina University, and the newly re-launched All Things Behavior podcast (please also see The BAPcast Podcast), joins me to dive into a topic that has merited quite a bit of discussion in Applied Behavior Analysis. These days, you pretty much have to be living under a rock in ABA circles to not have noticed the increased focus on assent practices in treatment programming. Cody is one of the preeminent authorities on this topic, and in this episode, we talk about the definitions of assent, how assent has been conceptualized in other fields, and how it applies to the work we do as Behavior Analysts. In doing so, we review Cody's article, Toward a Further Understanding of Assent, which was published in the winter 2024 issue. Long story short, if you're looking for a nuanced discussion on this topic that avoids binary, black and white conceptualizations, you've come to the right place. Here's a deeper dive into what we discussed: Assent in Behavior Analysis: Cody's research on assent—a concept similar to consent but applicable to individuals without legal authorization to consent for themselves. Assent involves four critical features: legal status, giving permission, adequate information, and the ability to withdraw permission. This concept is essential for involving clients in therapeutic decisions, particularly those with communication differences or developmental disabilities. Client Assent in Therapeutic Settings: The discussion covers the historical roots and practical applications of assent in behavior analysis. Cody clarifies that assent is a specific strategy for involving clients in treatment decisions, not an all-or-nothing requirement. He addresses the challenges of obtaining accurate verbal assent from clients with complex communication needs and recommends using multiple sources of information when assessing client preferences. Assent Procedures in Research: An examination of assent procedures in behavior analytic research, including the distinction between free choice and fair choice. The episode explores how researchers and clinicians can minimize undue influence and coercive contingencies while arranging fair choices and creating socially acceptable outcomes. Balancing Clinical Progress and Client Autonomy: Cody discusses the critical balance between making clinical progress and giving clients independence and autonomy. He explains that while some procedures are necessary and non-negotiable, there are often opportunities to involve clients in decisions about their treatment, such as choosing the time of day or setting for therapeutic activities or medication management. Implementing Assent in Practice: The episode addresses nuances and limitations of implementing client assent in behavioral therapy, emphasizing that assent should be balanced with clinical progress. Cody highlights the dangers of overgeneralizing procedures without individualizing treatment and encourages a broader approach to maximizing client involvement in therapeutic decisions. Challenges in Assent Assessment: A discussion on the challenges and limitations of developing simplified decision-making tools (like checklists) for assessing client assent. Cody emphasizes the need for nuanced clinical judgment due to insufficient research and recommends that researchers take small, focused steps in studying specific aspects of assent. Resources & References Morris, Dietrich, and Peterson. (2021). Participant assent in behavior analytic research: Considerations for participants with autism and developmental disabilities. Bannerman, et al., (1990). Balancing the right to habilitation with the right to personal liberties: The rights of people with developmental disabilities to eat too many doughnuts and take a nap. Inside JABA 24: Improving Health Routines for Adults with Disabilities Using Synchronous Reinforcement Strategies (CEU available!). Inside JABA 23: ABA Strategies for Safer Playground Behavior (CEU available!). Inside JABA 22: Response to Name Interventions for Staff and Caregivers (CEU available!). Skinner (1999). Cumulative Record. Northup (2000). Further evaluation of the accuracy of reinforcer surveys: A systematic replication. Good Will Hunting. Takeaways for Practitioners Assent is one tool within a larger framework of client-centered services, not the sole focus of treatment Incorporate clients in as many meaningful decisions as possible throughout treatment, distinguishing between necessary procedures and flexible choices Use multiple sources of information when assessing client preferences, especially for individuals with complex communication needs Balance clinical progress with client autonomy and independence Avoid overgeneralizing or rigidly following assent procedures without individualizing treatment Take a nuanced, clinically-informed approach to client involvement in therapeutic decisions This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: •    Frontera. Consider taking a demo of Frontera's Assessment Builder and see how the ethical application of AI technologies can help you serve clients and save you time! Your first assessment report is free. And if you use code BOP25 you'll get an additional five assessments for just $100. So head to fronterahealth.com to check it out! •    MindBodyBehavior's Certified Health Coach Program. If you're a BCBA looking to use your ABA skills to help people live healthier lifestyles, learn how to do it the right way, with expert instruction, mentoring, and guidance from Sarah Burby. Better still, podcast listeners can save $$$ by using the code BOP10 at check out. Click here to learn more! •    HRIC Recruting. Cut out the middleman and speak directly with Barbara Voss, who's been placing BCBAs in great jobs all across the US for 15 years. •    Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations. Don't forget to use the coupon code, PODCAST to save at checkout! •    The 2026 Verbal Behavior Conference! Taking place March 26–27, 2026, in Austin, Texas, or livestream and on-demand on BehaviorLive. Presenters will include Drs. Mark Sundberg, Patrick McGreevy, Caio Miguel, Alice Shillingsburg, Sarah Frampton, Andresa De Souza, and Danielle LaFrance will share how Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior can guide the assessment and treatment of generative learning challenges in children with autism and other developmental disabilities. And don't miss the special pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, March 25, led by Dr. Emily Kerwin and Gina Zecchin-Tirri from All Points Behavior (formerly The Carbone Clinic). The discounted early-bird registration price is only available for a limited time, so get your ticket right away!

Planning social studies lessons doesn't have to be stressful! In this episode, I'm walking you through 5 key components every social studies lesson needs to keep students engaged and learning - without adding extra prep time.This is a remix episode that includes a brand new lesson example on the Thirteen colonies! Whether you're teaching about the Thirteen Colonies, U.S. History, or any other topic, you'll learn how to:✅ Write clear and student-friendly learning objectives✅ Start with an engaging hook or question✅ Incorporate active learning and collaboration✅ Use primary sources and real-world connections✅ End with meaningful reflection and assessmentThese strategies work for upper elementary social studies, including 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade — and you can easily adapt them for any unit.Resources Mentioned:Blog postCourse: Social Studies Simplified Learning Intentions PostersThirteen Colonies UnitLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YoutubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!Social Studies Guided CurriculumEasy-to-follow lesson plans and activities for social studies - just print and teach! The complete bundles for Communities, Texas History, and U.S. History are available. Click the link to learn more!Learn more about the Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum!

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We always talk to our patients about how to remove plaque, apply medicaments, and review systemic factors. What if its easier than all of that? What happens when we simply change our diet instead? Katrina Sanders explains how we can get healthier through diet alone in this short Ask The Experts segment!   Resources: Baumgartner, S., Imfeld, T., Schicht, O., Rath, C., Persson, R., Persson, G.: The Impact of Stone Age Diet on Gingival Conditions in the Absence of Oral Hygiene. J Perio 2009 May;80(5):759-68. More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com  Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ 

We always talk to our patients about how to remove plaque, apply medicaments, and review systemic factors. What if its easier than all of that? What happens when we simply change our diet instead? Katrina Sanders explains how we can get healthier through diet alone in this short Ask The Experts segment!   Resources: Baumgartner, S., Imfeld, T., Schicht, O., Rath, C., Persson, R., Persson, G.: The Impact of Stone Age Diet on Gingival Conditions in the Absence of Oral Hygiene. J Perio 2009 May;80(5):759-68. More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com  Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ 

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In this episode of the PFC podcast, Dennis, Andrew, and Rick delve into the complexities of triage in emergency medicine, particularly in mass casualty situations. They discuss the importance of understanding triage categories, share real-life experiences, and emphasize the role of leadership and resource management in effective triage. The conversation also highlights the need for integrated training that encompasses security and command aspects, as well as the necessity of adapting training scenarios to prepare for the realities of mass casualty events. The episode concludes with reflections on how to improve triage processes and training methodologies.TakeawaysTriage is chaotic and unpredictable, requiring intuitive methods.In mass casualty situations, focus on immediate life threats first.Leadership is crucial in managing triage and patient movement.Dynamic triage requires continuous reassessment of patient conditions.Training should include realistic scenarios where not all patients survive.Effective communication and coordination are essential in triage.Incorporate security measures in triage training.Training should align with both medical and non-medical goals.Utilize available resources efficiently during triage.Commanders must be involved in triage decision-making processes.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Triage and Its Importance02:27 Understanding Triage Categories07:11 Real-Life Triage Experiences09:43 The Role of Leadership in Triage19:32 Dynamic Triage and Resource Management29:04 Integrating Security and Command in Triage38:40 Training for Mass Casualty Scenarios50:40 Final Thoughts on Triage and TrainingFor more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care⁠

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What does leadership look like at the highest levels of service?  SUMMARY In this episode of Long Blue Leadership, Col. (Ret.) Michael Black '85 discusses his journey from cadet to commanding the White House Communications Agency. He reflects on what it means to be a calm, steady presence in high-pressure environments — and how small daily practices can shape a lifetime of leadership. The full episode is now available.   SHARE THIS PODCAST FACEBOOK  |  LINKEDIN   MICHAEL'S LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS Develop a personal leadership philosophy that guides your actions (like Michael's 5F's: Family, Fitness, Flying, Fairness, and Fun). Always be aware that people are watching you and learning from your example, even when you don't realize it. Nurture relationships continuously - they are critical for long-term success and mentorship. Practice empathy and compassion, especially during difficult moments like delivering challenging news Maintain a holistic approach to fitness - physical, mental, and spiritual well-being are interconnected. Take pride in leaving organizations better than you found them and focus on developing future leaders. Be fair and be perceived as fair - understanding different perspectives is crucial to effective leadership. Incorporate fun and balance into your professional life to maintain team morale and personal resilience. Stay connected to your roots and be willing to mentor the next generation, sharing your experiences and lessons learned. Continuously practice self-reflection and ensure you're living up to your core values and leadership principles.   CHAPTERS Chapter 1 - 0:00:00 - 0:08:55: Family and Military Roots   Michael Black shares his background as a military brat and the educational legacy of his family. Chapter 2 - 0:08:55 - 0:12:10: Delivering a Difficult Notification A profound leadership moment where Black sensitively delivers news of a combat-related death to a staff sergeant's family. Chapter 3 - 0:12:10 - 0:18:40: The 5F Leadership Philosophy Introduction Col. Black explains the origin and core components of his leadership framework: Family, Fitness, Flying, Fairness, and Fun. Chapter 4 - 0:18:40 - 0:25:59: Detailed Exploration of 5F Philosophy   In-depth breakdown of each leadership principle, including personal anecdotes and practical applications. Chapter 5 - 0:25:59 - 0:32:21: Family Legacy and Academy Experience   Discussion of his son's Air Force Academy journey and the importance of nurturing relationships across generations. Chapter 6 - 0:32:21 - 0:38:36: Mentorship and Relationship Building Michael shares his approach to mentoring cadets and the significance of maintaining long-term professional connections. Chapter 7 - 0:38:36 - 0:40:13: Leadership in Civilian and Nonprofit Sectors Reflection on applying military leadership principles in private and nonprofit environments. Chapter 8 - 0:40:13 - 0:41:28: Personal Reflection and Leadership Advice  Final thoughts on leadership, self-improvement, and the importance of continuous personal development.   ABOUT COL. BLACK BIO Michael “Mike” B. Black, vice president for Defense, joined the nonprofit Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association International in July 2022. He is a senior cyber/information technology leader with more than four decades of experience in cyber operations, communications, project/program management, leadership disciplines and organizational development. As AFCEA's vice president for Defense, Col. Black builds strong professional relationships with government, industry and academia partners to position AFCEA International as a leader in the cyber, defense, security, intelligence and related information technology disciplines. Col. Black leads defense operations in support of planning and executing global, large-scale, technically focused, trade shows/conferences supporting Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Operations, Cyber and Homeland Security.  Col. Black is focused on providing opportunities for engagement between and among government, industry and academia. Prior to joining AFCEA International, Col. Black served as chief operating officer at Concise Network Solutions for four years, directly supporting the CEO in developing, executing and managing CNS's master business plan. Prior to joining CNS, he served as the COO and chief corporate development officer at JMA Solutions for two and a half years, working in concert with senior executives to lead operations and the planning and execution of strategies. Prior to joining JMA Solutions, he served as the COO at Premier Management Corporation for four years, where he was responsible for day-to-day operations, all business units and the company's profit and loss. Prior to joining the private sector, Col. Black spent 26 years in the U.S. Air Force holding various communications and leadership positions at many levels. He culminated his distinguished military career as a colonel, commander, White House Communications Agency, leading a 1,200-person team of selectively manned military, then-Department of Defense civilian and contract personnel to provide “no fail” telecommunications services for the president, vice president, named successors, first lady, senior White House staff, National Security staff, U.S. Secret Service and the White House Military Office. Col. Black holds a Bachelor of Science in basic science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he was a Distinguished Military Graduate. He holds a Master of Science in national resource strategy, with an information operations concentration, from the National Defense University, Industrial College of the Armed Forces; a Master's Degree in military arts and science from the Army Command & General Staff College; and a Master of Arts Degree in management from Webster University. He is a published author, including writing several leadership articles for The New Face of Leadership Magazine as well the thesis Coalition Command, Control, Communication, and Intelligence Systems Interoperability: A Necessity or Wishful Thinking? BIO EXCERPTED FROM AFCEA.ORG   CONNECT WITH MICHAEL IG: @chequethemike FB: @michael black LinkedIn: Michael Black   CONNECT WITH THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST NETWORK TEAM Send your feedback or nominate a guest: socialmedia@usafa.org Ted Robertson | Producer:  Ted.Robertson@USAFA.org    Ryan Hall | Director:  Ryan.Hall@USAFA.org  Bryan Grossman | Copy Editor:  Bryan.Grossman@USAFA.org Wyatt Hornsby | Executive Producer:  Wyatt.Hornsby@USAFA.org      ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS   TRANSCRIPT SPEAKERS Guest, Col. (Ret.) Michael Black '85 | Host, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99   Naviere Walkewicz Welcome to Long Blue Leadership, where transformative journeys of Air Force Academy graduates come to life. There are moments in a leader's life that leave a permanent mark. For my guest today, Col. (Ret.) Michael Black, USAFA Class of '85, one such moment came when he was actually sent to deliver news of a combat-related death. It was the first time he'd ever been tasked with that duty, and knew he only had one chance to get it right. As he sat with the widow, Michael found the strength to guide the family through their grief. That part of Michael's story speaks to the depth of his empathy and the calm steadiness that defines him as a leader. We'll explore much more of Michael's journey, from leading the White House Communications team to mentoring cadets at the Academy to daily practices that ground him and the framework that guides him today, what he calls the five Fs of leadership: family, fitness, flying, fairness and fun a guide not only for his life, but for the leaders he inspires. Michael, welcome to Long Blue Leadership. Michael Black Naviere, thank you for having me, and thank you for that very kind introduction. I'm so happy to be here, and I'm just thankful for what you guys do, the AOG and putting this together and telling stories. I think this is amazing. So thank you for the opportunity. Naviere Walkewicz Well, we're grateful you're here. You got your silver on. You got your ‘85 Best Alive, you know, I mean, I'm just blown away here. The class crest… Michael Black Yeah, got it all, you know, the crest and the two squadrons that I was in. I'm just excited, back here for our 40th reunion. Yeah. So that's amazing. So fellowship and fun with your classmates, and just seeing the mountains, you know. Getting off the plane and looking west and seeing the mountains and seeing God's creation is just amazing. And then, of course, the Academy in the background, you know, pretty excited. Naviere Walkewicz Wonderful, wonderful. Well, we're going to jump right in. And actually, the topic is a bit sensitive, but I think it's really important, because we know that when we all raise our right hand, some are prepared and they give all. But not everyone has to actually give the news to the family when their loved one is lost, so maybe you can share what that was like. Michael Black Thank you for allowing me to talk about that. You hit the nail on the head when you said you only have one chance to get it right when you're talking to the family. And so I had a young staff sergeant that was deployed down range at the Horn of Africa, and he happened to be a radio operator in a helicopter supporting the Marines. And there was a mid-air collision that happened while he was deployed, and he was one of the people that perished. So the first notification that I had to make was duty status: whereabouts unknown — to say that to the family. And of course, you can think about the range of emotions that are associated with that. They don't know. We don't know.   Naviere Walkewicz There's still hope. There's not hope.   Michael Black So that was the first day. So going over there with my first sergeant, a medical team, chaplain, you know, that kind of thing, to support us and the family.   Naviere Walkewicz And what rank were you at that time?   Michael Black So I was a lieutenant colonel. So I was a squadron commander of the 1st Comm Squadron at Langley Air Force Base. And I like to say, you don't get to practice that. You have one time to get it right. At least back then, there was not a lot of training to do that. It doesn't happen that often, and so having to make that notification was a tough thing. It was one of the hardest things, if not the hardest thing, I had to do in the service. Two young boys. He had two sons, and at the time, his spouse was military as well, so I go over there to do that the first day. You can imagine, you know, knocking on the door, right, and I'm in uniform, and just the emotions that they can be going through. So we're sitting on the couch in their house, two young boys. I believe their ages were 3 and 5 at the time, they were very young. And I explained to Michelle what we knew. And again, it's scripted. I can't say more or less than that, because 1) don't know, right? And 2), you just don't want to speculate on anything. And then we're waiting to find out his status. So then I have to go back the next day to make that notification, and you're representing the chief of staff of the United States Air Force, and that's kind of something that's scripted for you. “I'm here on the behalf of the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, and I regret to inform you of the untimely death of your spouse.” The part that was even more heartening for me was after I told her, and with the boys sitting, I believe, on either side of me, she said, “And now Col. Black is going to tell you what happened to your dad.” That was a tough thing to do. And I would say it was the hardest thing that I had to do in the Air Force, in my career, and reflect on “you have one chance to get that right.” I believe we got it right, me and my team, but that was tough. Naviere Walkewicz Wow. Have you kept in touch with the family? Michael Black Yes, I keep in touch with Michelle, just from — just a personal because I'm very personal, outgoing, as you know. And so I've kept in touch with Michelle and the boys. But we're forever bonded by that, and I think that's important to stay in touch. And that's kind of one of my things I think we'll get into a little bit later in the conversation, but that's what I do. Naviere Walkewicz Well, it touches, certainly into, I think, that the family aspect of the five Fs, and because it seems like you even take in them as your family. And I'm curious about your family, because when you're going through that, I mean, you have at least a son — you have son, right?   Michael Black Yes, and two daughters.   Naviere Walkewicz Two daughters. So were you thinking about — did you put on your dad hat in that moment?   Michael Black I certainly did put on my dad hat and, and I think that helped in things. And I think all of the training that I got along the way about dealing with tough situations, and being a leader, it helped. But I took it upon myself after that to talk to other commanders. And in fact, my wing commander at the time, Burt Field, Gen. field was a '79 grad, and we talked, and that also brought him and I closer, because he also asked me to brief the other squadron commanders on that process and how I handled that. And I know when — to this day, Gen. Field and I are still very connected, and he's pretty engaged right now with the Air Force Association's birthday and all that. But a great mentor of mine who also helped in dealing with that. But he was extremely supportive and, and I think that had a factor in just how he evaluated me, right, how I handled that situation?   Naviere Walkewicz Well, it sounds like you certainly picked up some of those traits of taking care of your people recognizing empathy within processes and sharing it. I'm curious, were you always like this, or did you see some of this emulated from your family? Michael Black No, it's a great question. I am a military brat. My dad was in the Army. My dad went to Tuskegee — it was called Tuskegee Institute at that time. My mom went to Alabama A&M, so two schools in Alabama. They're from a very small towns in Alabama. My dad's from Beatrice, Alabama — which is less than 200 people today — and my mom is from Vredenburgh, Alabama. It's about 15 miles away, and it's even smaller than Beatrice. But they went to the same elementary school and high school, so high school sweethearts, and then they went off to college. And then dad got a direct commission in the Army, the Signal Corps. Well, he started out Medical Service Corps, but getting back to your question, so yes, family with that, and even take a step further back to my grandparents, on both sides of the family, but particularly with my paternal grandparents, they went out and visited the Tuskegee Institute at that time, and they saw the statue of Lifting the Veil of Ignorance there, and they decided at that point that they wanted their kids to go to that school. And so there's seven kids within my dad's family, and six of them went to Tuskegee. Naviere Walkewicz   Wow. So I want to fast forward a little bit, and you can certainly share whether it was during the Academy or after graduation, but you have kind of had this great foundation from your family. Let's talk a little bit about the Academy or after-Academy experience, where you had seen additional time where you had grown as a leader. Was there a particular experience that can come to mind, where another shaping of this leadership journey that you've been on? Michael Black Yeah, I think there's multiple throughout my career. I mean, I went to the Army Command and General Staff College for my intermediate professional military education. And there's a story there too. My dad was in the Army, and so I wanted to experience some of the things that my dad did, even though I was Air Force. And so one of my mentors, now-retired Lt. Gen. Harry Raduege, was instrumental in me getting selected for Army Command and General Staff College. And so I went there, and I think that was a big portion of my shaping, although had mentors and folks and coaches in my life leading up to that were, you know, helped shape me, but going to that school… And what I noticed when I got there that the Army was very serious about leadership and leadership philosophy, so much so that we took a class on that where we had to develop a leadership philosophy. And so in taking that class, before the Christmas break, I found out that I was going to be a squadron commander. So I was a major, and I was going to be a squadron commander. And so in that leadership course, I said, “Well, I'm going to go be a squadron commander. I'm going to the fifth combat con group in Georgia. Let me make this philosophy that I'm doing in class be my philosophy, so that when I get there…” And that was really the first time that I thought very serious about, “OK, what is my leadership philosophy?” And I had been a flight commander before, and had people under my tutelage, if you will. But being a squadron commander, you know, being on G series orders. And you know, we know how the military takes the importance of being a commander. And so having that so I did decide to develop my philosophy during that time. And you mentioned the five Fs earlier. And so that was — that became the opportunity to develop that. So family, that's what it was. That's when I developed that — in that course. So family, fitness, flying, fairness and fun — the five Fs. I worked on that when I got there. And so then when I got to take command, I had prepared all of that stuff in this academic environment, and I used it to a T and I briefed the squadron after I took command. I think this is my command philosophy, the five Fs. I subsequently had the opportunity to command two more times after that, another squadron, and then at the White House Communications Agency, which is now wing command equivalent. So had the opportunity to tweak and refine, but the foundation was still the five Fs. And so in doing that, and I can go into a little detail. So you know, family is your immediate family, your your blood family, and that that kind of thing. But family also encompasses your unit, your extended family, you know, and part of that. And so I always tell people you know, your family, you don't want to be the only one at your retirement ceremony because you neglected your family. And I've done many retirement ceremonies. In fact, I've done 25-plus since I retired. Well, that shows you really made no so family is, is important, take care of your family. And I, you know, one of the things I said about that to the folks was if you in your unit, if folks are getting assigned unit, permanent changes, station, PCS to your unit, and they haven't found the place to live in the due time and whatever the house hunting days are, I always gave my folks the option of give them some more time to find a place. They may be looking for schools, I mean looking for a place that just fits the environment that they need. And let's give them that time now, because they're not going to be effective in the organization if they're worried about where they have to live, where their kids are going to go to school and that kind of thing. So take care of all of that, and then get them to work, and they'll be that much more effective because they won't have to worry about where they're living, where the kids are going to school. So take care of your family fitness. You understand physical fitness and what you do and all of that, and I admire all of your accomplishments in that. And so physical fitness in the military kind of goes without saying. You have to maintain certain standards and do that, and do a PT and take a test and that kind of thing. But fitness is more than just physical fitness. It's spiritual and mental fitness. Now I would never be one to tell somebody this is how you need to nurture your spiritual and mental fitness. I think that's personal. But if your spiritual mental fitness is not being nourished, you're not going to be doing yourself any good, your team any good. And honestly, you would be able to tell if an individual is struggling with their spiritual or mental fitness, particularly as a leader and just kind of looking and observing characteristics and the behavior of folks. So I basically told my team, I want you to do whatever it takes to nurture your spiritual and mental fitness, whatever you need to do — if it's meditating, if it's praying, if it's walking, whatever is personal to you, but make sure that it's nurtured. But I also told my folks that if you think my spiritual fitness and mental fitness is out of balance, I want you to tell me, because I might have blinders on. I could be focused on things, just like they could be focused on things, and I would tell them. And I think folks really appreciated the candor and the openness of the leader, the commander, you know, saying that, yes, I want you to tell me if you think my spiritual mental fitness is, you know, is out of balance.   Naviere Walkewicz Did you ever have anyone tell you that?   Michael Black I did. I had strong relationships with my first sergeant, or my command sergeant major, the senior enlisted adviser. So we were, you know, we're hand-in-hand and all the places I was at. And so, yes, I've had them. I've had my wife tell me that. So I think that's important. I just — like I said, you can easily have blinders on and maybe just not see that or have blind spots. And speaking of that, I've written a leadership article on blind spots. I've kind of studied that and understand that. Flying — at the time the primary mission of the Air Force was flying. And so I'd always say, “What is your role in supporting the primary mission, or what is our role in supporting the primary mission of the Air Force?” So make sure you understand that. As a communicator, how do you contribute to the primary mission, or as a logistician, or as information management? But understand what your role is in the primary mission of the Air Force. Fairness, as a leader — it is so important for the leader to be fair, right? It can affect good order and discipline if you're not fair, but equally important is to be perceived as being fair. So I could think I'm being fair, I could think that I'm being fair, but if the perception of the unit, the team, is that I'm not being fair, that's just as detrimental to the mission as actually not being fair. And so I think perceptions are important, and you need to understand that. You need to be aware of the perceptions; you need to be ready to receive the information and the feedback from your team on that. And so I stress the importance of also the perception people have different management. I could be looking at something over there, and I say, “OK, yeah, sky is blue over there,” but somebody's looking at it from a different you know, they may see a touch of some clouds in there, and so they see some light in there, and from their vantage point. And it's just like that in life: Respect everybody's vantage point in things. And so that was the fairness aspect. Then finally, fun. I'm a person that likes to have fun.   Naviere Walkewicz You are?!   Michael Black Yes, I am. I'm a person that loves to have fun. And so for me, I grew up playing sports. And so I played sports throughout my Air Force career. So that was kind of one of the things I did for fun, intramurals.   Naviere Walkewicz What was your favorite sport?   Michael Black My favorite sport was baseball growing up. I mean, I dreamed about trying to play in the Major Leagues and that kind of stuff. And I played on a lot of baseball teams growing up, and then when I got into the service, played softball, and I played competitive softball. Back in the day, they have base softball teams, and so you would, you know, try out for the team, and I would try out, and I played on base team at probably at least four or five bases that I was at. So I was, these are my own words: I was good. So I played and was very competitive in intramurals. That's another way to bring your team together — camaraderie. They see the boss out there playing. And I always would tell folks that on the squadron team: They're not playing me because I'm the commander. They're playing me because I'm good. I can contribute to the wins in a game. But so it's very competitive. I wasn't a win at all costs, but it wasn't fun to lose. So being competitive and fun. So that's one of the things I did for fun. I also follow professional sports. San Antonio Spurs is my basketball team; Washington Commanders, my football team. So I would go to those events, those games, those contests and stuff like that. Music, concerts, still do that kind of stuff with my kids and my family incorporate fun into — so it's not all work and no play. I think you do yourself justice by, winding down relaxing a little bit and having fun and that kind of thing. And so I encourage my team to do that. Wasn't gonna tell people what they needed to do for fun. I think that's personal, but having fun is important and it helps strike that balance. So that's really the five Fs. And I carried that, as I said, every time I command, every time I've, you know, unit that I've been associated with, particularly after the 2000 graduation from Army Command and Staff College. And I still carry that five Fs today And incidentally, I think the if you bump into somebody who was in one of my units, they're going to remember the five Fs, or some portion of it. In fact, I have a couple mentees that commanded after me, and they adopted the five Fs as their command philosophy. And that's kind of something that's very satisfying as a leader to have somebody adopt your leadership style. They think that it was good for them while they were in the unit. And it's very flattering to see that afterwards. I mean, so much so that I've had people that were in my unit, and then they got assigned to one of my mentee's unit, and they would call me up and they'd say, “Hey, Col. Black, you know, Col. Packler says his command philosophy is the five Fs.” Yeah, I said Marc was in my unit at Langley, and he probably felt that. But that's, that's a true story. Naviere Walkewicz That's a legacy, right there; that's wonderful. Well, speaking of legacy, you have a son that's also a graduate. So talk about that. I mean, you were expected to go to college. It wasn't an if, it was where? How about your children? Was that kind of the expectation? Michael Black So my wife is a college graduate. She's a nurse as well. And so we preached education throughout. And just as an aside, shout out to my wife, who just completed her Ph.D.   Naviere Walkewicz Wow, congratulations!   Michael Black Yes. Wilda Black, last week, in doing that. And so between my family, my immediate family — so my wife, and my two daughters and my son, there are 15 degrees between us.   Naviere Walkewicz And you?   Michael Black And me. So five us, there are 15 degrees. My wife has two master's, a bachelor's and now a Ph.D. My oldest daughter has a bachelor's and two master's. My son has a bachelor's and a master's. My younger daughter has a bachelor's and a master's, and I have a bachelor's and three master's degrees. So I think that adds up to 15.   Naviere Walkewicz I lost count. Social sciences major here.   Michael Black So yes, education. And so my son — he really liked quality things, likes quality things growing up. And so he was looking at schools and researching and looking at the Ivy League, some of the Ivy League schools, and some other schools that, you know, had strong reputations. I purposely did not push the Air Force Academy to him because I didn't want him to go for the wrong reasons. I didn't want him to go because I went there and that kind of thing. But late in the game, you know, in his summer, going into his senior year of high school, he came to me and said, “Hey…” and I'm paraphrasing a little bit, “Dad, you know, your alma mater is pretty good, you know, pretty, you know, pretty has a strong reputation.” And I said, “Yeah, you know, you know, strong academic curriculum and everything else there.” So that summer he said, “Well, I'm thinking I might want to go there.” And I'm thinking to myself, “That's a little bit late in the game, like the summer going into senior year.”   Naviere Walkewicz Did you recruit your mom again?   Michael Black Mom got involved. And then I think you know Carolyn Benyshek. So Carolyn was the director of admissions. I reached out to her and just said, “Hey, I got my son that's interested.” They were actually coming to Baltimore, I believe, for a…   Naviere Walkewicz The Falcon Experience. Right.   Michael Black And so we went to see her, and I'll just kind of say the rest is history. Through her help and guidance, through my son's qualifications — he was able to get in. He went to the Prep School, which is great, and I just want to give a shout out to the Prep School for that. I did not attend the Prep School, but I saw the value of my son going to the Prep School and then coming to the Academy. So I just to this day, thankful for our Prep School and how they prepare folks.   Naviere Walkewicz We feel similarly about that.   Michael Black So, yeah. So he went. And so, of course, a proud dad, right? Your son following in your footsteps, and that kind of thing. So Clinton, Clinton Black is in the Space Force now, and he's assigned to Vandenberg. But my son, he was a soccer player growing up, played a lot of competitive soccer, came here and decided that he wanted to do Wings of Blue, and so he was on Wings of Blue parachute team. And the neat thing about that is that the jump wings that my son wears are the jump wings that my dad earned at Airborne School in 1964, '65 — sometime in the early ‘60s. And so my dad was still living at the time and so he was able to come out here and pin the wings on Clinton. So it skipped a generation because I didn't jump or anything. But my son jumped, and he has mid-500 number of jumps that he's had. And so my dad was able to see him jump, and that was even though Airborne is a teeny bit different than free fall, but still, you know, parachuting, and all of that. So getting to see Clinton excel and do that and see him jump into the stadium, and that kind of thing. He jumped with some of the former Navy SEALs in the X Games, you know, in the mountains. So that was just a proud parent moment. Naviere Walkewicz Wow. That is very exciting. And so, through all of these experiences that you had, I keep wanting to go back to the five Fs .yYu had mentioned earlier that you did some refinement to it. So where you are now, how are you using them? How have they been refined? I mean, flying. What is that? Michael Black So, I asked people to take a little bit of a leap in that, understand where it came from, in my 5s but that aspect refers to the mission, right? And so the Air Force mission has evolved to include space and that kind of thing. But even on the private side, the civilian side, I still use the five F's. And so the flying aspect just refers to the mission, or whatever the mission of your organization is. And so there was some refinement as we brought in space into our mission, but it really reflected on the mission. And so I had different AFSCs that worked for me in in the different units that I was at, and also different services. And so understanding the service aspect of things also was something that I had to take into consideration as far as keeping and refining that, at the White House Communications Agency, about 1,200 military — more Army than Air Force, more Air Force than Navy, more Navy than Marine Corps, and more Marine Corps than Coast Guard. And so being an Air Force commander of a joint unit that had more Army folks in it, you have to understand that lingo, and be able to speak cool and that kind of thing. Dad loved that. And so going to the Army Command General Staff College, and, getting some of that philosophy and understanding that. And then I went to what's now called the Eisenhower School, now ICAF, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, which is another joint school. And so being around that helped me in those aspects. But really applying that throughout and after I retired, I did 10 years in the private sector with a couple of different small businesses that were government contracted focused, providing professional services, but still, as the chief operating officer of each one of those, it's a pretty high leadership position within the company and so I talked about the five Fs in some terms that my team could understand that, and so still apply that. And then now, with three years working for the nonprofit, the AFCEA organization, where we bring government, industry and academia together to do IT, cyber kind of things, machine learning, artificial intelligence — I still have that philosophy to buy that and what I do, I think it's something that's applicable across the board, not just military. At least I've made it applicable. Naviere Walkewicz I was just gonna ask that, because talk about the private sector and — some of our listeners, they take off the uniform, but they still have that foundation of the military, but they're working with people who maybe don't have that foundation of the military. So how did you translate that in a way that they could feel that same foundation, even though they hadn't gone through a military family or through the Air Force Academy? Michael Black Yeah, no, that's a great question, Naviere. And I think, as a leader, you have to be aware of that. You have to be aware of your team and their background and their experiences. You also you have to speak their lingo, right? I mean, I can't talk just Air Force or military lingo. We talk a lot in acronyms. Naviere Walkewicz Like AFCEA. And I'm sure many know it but would you mind spelling it out? Michael Black Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association. And even though we have that we are more than the armed forces now, so we really are known by just AFCEA, even though that's what that acronym stands for. So I mean, I work with Homeland Security, VA and that kind of thing. But to your point, getting folks to understand where I'm coming from, and I need to understand where they're coming from, you have to take the time, put in the work to do that, so that you can communicate with your folks, and so that they understand where you're coming from, and also, so that they feel valued, right? That you understand where they're coming from. And I think all of that is important. And I tried to make sure that I did that, and I had coaches, mentors and sponsors along the way. So I learned when some of my mentors transition from the military time, and so when they went to go work in the private sector, I still lean on them. “OK, how did you make this transition? And what is it about? And what are the similarities and what are the differences? What do I need to consider in doing that?” And I'm thankful, and that goes back to one key point that I want to make about relationships and nurturing that relationship. I mentioned Gen. Field, worked for him in the early 2000s. But here we are, 2025, and he's in my contacts, he will take my call, he will respond to a text, and vice versa. You know, building that relationship. And so he's with a nonprofit now, and so I still stay in touch with him. The director of the White House Military Office was a Navy admiral that I worked for when I was at the White House. He is now the president and CEO of the United States Naval Institute — Adm. Spicer. You know, 20-something, 15 years ago, worked for him and now we're working together on a big conference. But those relationships are important in nurturing those relationships. And I learned about nurturing from my family. You know, my grandparents, who did that. My grandfather was a farmer. He had to nurture his crops for them to produce. So the same thing, analogy applies in relationships; you have to nurture that relationship. And you know, it circled all the way back to, you know, our 40-year reunion now, and my classmates that are here and nurturing those relationships with those classmates over the years is important to me. I'm the connector within my class, or the nucleus. I mean, those are two nicknames that my classmates have given me: the Col. Connector and Nucleus, and I embrace those. Naviere Walkewicz Yes, that's wonderful. I know that you also mentor cadets. And I think my question for you, from the aspect of some of our listeners, is, did you seek out the cadets? Did they seek you out? How does that mentorship relationship start? Because you talked about how, like, for example, Gen. Field, you had that relationship years ago. That's kind of carried through. But how do you know when that mentorship is beginning? Michael Black I think both of those aspects, as you mentioned. Do they seek that? There are cadets that seek that based upon just what they've experienced and what they've learned. And then some of the cadets know people that I know, and so they've been referred to me, and all that. Some were — like their parents, I worked with their parents. I mean, particularly in the Class of 2023 there are three young ladies that I mentored in the Class of 2023 one whose father worked with me on the White House Communications Agency, one whose mother babysat my kids OK. And then one who's ROTC instructor in junior in high school was my first sergeant. So in those three instances, I was connected to those folks through relationship with either their parents or somebody that worked for me and that that kind of thing. And that was a neat thing to, you know, to be here. I did the march back with those young ladies, and then I connected those three young ladies who did not know each other at the march back, when we got back on the Terrazzo, I found all three of them and explained my relationship with each of them. And they were able to be connected throughout and two of them I actually commissioned, So that was really, really nice. And so, you know, seeking mentorship is, well, mentorship has just been important to me. I benefited from mentorship, and I want to return that favor. I am the chairman of the Air Force Cadet Officer Mentor Association, AFCOMA, whose foundation is mentorship, fellowship and scholarship, and so I'm passionate about mentorship and doing that. I've seen the benefits of it. People did it for me, and I think you can shorten the learning curve. I think you can just help folks along the way. So I'm very passionate about that. Naviere Walkewicz Well, this has been amazing. I think there's two questions I have left for you. The first one being — and I think we've learned a lot about this along the way — but if you were to summarize, what is something you are doing every day to be better as a leader? Michael Black I think every day I take a deep look inside myself, and am I living and breathing my core values? And what am I doing to help the next generation? You know, trying to put that on my schedule, on my radar, that's important to me. And whether I'm at work with AFCEA, whether I'm out here at my 40th reunion, whether I'm on vacation, I always take the time to mentor folks and pass on that. I think that's something that's passionate for me. You mentioned, when we talked about the retirement ceremonies. I mean, I've done 20-plus since I retired. In fact, I have one in November, but it will be my 27th retirement ceremony since I retired. And those things are important to me. And so I reflect, I try to keep my fitness — my physical, spiritual and mental fitness, in balance every day so that I can be effective and operate at a peak performance at the drop of the hat. You know, being ready. And so that's important to me. So there's some self-analysis, and I do live and breathe the five F's. I think that's important. And I think I've proven to myself that that is something that is relatable, not only to my time in the military, but my time in the private sector, and now my time in a nonprofit. And I just continue to do that so self-reflection and really practicing particularly the fitness aspect of the five Fs. Naviere Walkewicz Wow, that's outstanding. And then you probably share this with your mentees. But what is something that you would help our aspiring leaders — those who are already in leadership roles in any facet of it — but what is something that they can do today so that they will be more effective as a leader? Michael Black So I think being aware that people are watching you and your actions. Even when you think that somebody is not watching, they are watching. And so they are trying to learn what to do next, and to be aware of that. And so I think, again, that goes with what you asked me first: What do I do every day. But also being aware of that, so that you can be that example to folks. And then take the time, have some pride in leaving the organization better than it was when you got there. I mean, it's a cliche, but I think I take a lot of pride in that. And then, when the team does good, everybody does good, so you shouldn't necessarily be out there for any kind of glory. That's going to come. But do it for the right reasons. And provide… give the people the tools, the resources and the environment to be successful. And in… I just take satisfaction when I see one of my mentees get squadron command, go do something like the current commander of the White House Communications Agency, Col. Kevin Childs. He was a captain and a major in the organization when I was there. Nothing makes me happier than to see my mentees excel. And then, in this particular instance, he's holding a job that I had, and we still talk. I mean, he had me come out there to speak to the unit about a month ago. And those things give me a lot of pride and satisfaction and confirmation that I am doing the right thing. And so I'm excited about that. Naviere Walkewicz Well, I can say, from the time that I met you a few years ago, you are living what your five Fs. I see it every time you help champion others. Every time I'm around you I'm  energized. So this has been a true joy. Has there been anything that I haven't asked you that you would like to share with our listeners? Michael Black Well, I do want to say personally, thank you to you for all that you do and what the association is doing here. This Long Blue conversation, Long Blue Line — I think this is important to share. There's a Class of 1970 that's in the hotel with us, and I don't know, really, any of those folks, but when I see them walking around with their red hat on — that was their color — and I think about, “OK, 15 years before me.” And so I'm 62. These guys are, if I did the public math, right, 77, 78, maybe even older, depending upon what they did, and still out there doing things, and some of them here with their spouses and that kind of thing. I was just talking to one of the classmates this morning, I said, “You know, I wonder if we're going to be like this when our 55th reunion is,” and they were walking around, and most were in good health and able to do things. So that gives a lot of pride. But, what you're doing, what the rest of the folks here are doing, I think this is amazing. I love the new building, the studio that we're in. This is my first time in the new building, so I'm thankful for this opportunity, and just excited about what you guys do. Naviere Walkewicz Well, thank you so much for that. It's been an absolute pleasure having you on Long Blue Leadership. Michael Black Well, I appreciate it. It's been an honor, and I'm glad you guys timed this for my '85 Best Alive reunion and in the new studio. Naviere Walkewicz Yes, wonderful. Well, as we bring today's conversation to a close, Michael left a reminder for us that stands to me. As a leader, you're always on, you're always being watched. You know your steady presence and deep empathy were forged in life's hardest moments, from guiding a young family through unimaginable loss to breaking the barriers at the highest levels of service to mentoring cadets who will carry forward the legacy of leadership. And then there's that framework he lived by, the five Fs of leadership. It is practical as it is powerful, family, fitness, flying mission, fairness and fun, each one a reminder that leadership is about balance grounding and the courage to keep perspective no matter the challenge. His story reminds us that true leaders create more leaders, and when we anchor ourselves in purpose, faith and these five Fs, we leave behind a legacy that lasts. Thank you for listening to Long Blue Leadership. I'm Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz. Until next time. KEYWORDS Michael Black, Air Force leadership, 5F leadership philosophy, military mentorship, leadership development, combat communication, White House Communications, Space Force, veteran leadership, empathetic leadership, military career progression, leadership principles, professional growth, organizational effectiveness, cadet mentoring, military communication strategy, leadership resilience, Air Force Academy graduate, leadership philosophy, team building, professional relationships.       The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation    

In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares 4 ways to incorporate mindfulness into your life.  Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact  Order Kristel's Book  Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to “Live Greatly” while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Buy Kristel Bauer's book, Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

Callum Gracie, founder of Otto Media and GIAI, is an expert in SEO & AI. On this podcast he shares an inspiring journey from professional musician to SEO & AI expert. Before COVID-19, Callum worked as a trumpet player and manager for The Bake Boys Band in Australia, booking over 500 events annually and managing approximately 100 creative professionals. When the pandemic hit, Callum lost everything due to severe Australian lockdowns that restricted events to 30-40 people. This crisis forced a career pivot into DJing (which was more pandemic-resistant as a one-person show) and eventually into digital marketing, where Callum now leads a team that has grown from 2 to 12 people in just 12 months.Summary of the PodcastThe Evolution of SEO in the AI AgeCallum emphasised that traditional SEO tactics are becoming less effective as AI transforms how people search for information. Key points about this evolution:People can now get answers directly from AI tools without visiting websitesTechnical SEO remains important as a foundation but is no longer enoughContent marketing and authentic storytelling are becoming crucial differentiatorsDigital PR is increasingly valuable - getting mentions from authoritative sources helps establish credibility with AI systemsBusiness owners should focus on the EEAT guidelines (Experience, Expertise, Authority, and Trust)Optimize for Bing, not just Google, as ChatGPT uses Bing's search API to find relevant informationLeveraging AI for Business GrowthCallum shared several practical applications of AI for business:Used ChatGPT to analyze and improve sales funnels for clientsCreated AI-generated promotional imagery (including a branded vehicle with local landmarks) for a client websiteDeveloped AI workflows with a data scientist partner to analyze complex datasetsUsed AI to identify target journalists and publications for digital PR effortsCreated project-specific AI agents that understand brand voice and specific business needsClient Selection PhilosophyCallum emphasised the importance of working with the right clients:"Find your ideal client...figure out who you like"Turns away more potential clients than acceptedSeeks partnership relationships with deep trust and common goalsValues clients who are excited about the work and aligned with the company's approachFocuses on being "relentlessly honest" with both clients and oneselfAction Items[ ] Implement EEAT guidelines on websites to establish credibility (Experience, Expertise, Authority, Trust)[ ] Consider optimising for Bing search in addition to Google[ ] Focus on getting reputable publications and websites to mention and link to your business[ ] Incorporate authentic storytelling and personal elements into marketing content[ ] Explore how AI can automate repetitive customer communications (like annual service reminders)Future of MarketingGraham described the current moment as a "gold rush" for AI implementation in marketing. Callum agreed but suggested Australian businesses are generally a few years behind the US and UK in adoption. The most successful approach combines authentic content marketing with strategic digital PR, focusing on building relationships with journalists and creating shareable stories that demonstrate expertise and build authority. The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-HostsGraham ArrowsmithGraham founded Finely...

This episode kicks off our Fall Spiritual Growth Campaign titled Ascent: Walking up the Pilgrims' Pathway. As followers of Christ, we're pilgrims, journeying from this earth to our true heavenly city, built by God Himself (Hebrews 11:16). Families, kids included, let's take this journey together!For the next two months, we're diving into the Songs of Ascent (Psalms 120–134), sung by Jewish pilgrims trekking to Jerusalem for feasts (Deuteronomy 16:16). These songs lifted their spirits, gave comfort in tough times, and kept their eyes on God's presence. This teaching unpacks three truths:The Journey's Got Direction: Christ is our goal, now and in heaven (Philippians 3:13–14). Like C.S. Lewis says, it's “further up and further in,” where every step toward Jesus brings more joy!It's Hostile Terrain: The world's not our friend (John 15:18–19), but these psalms will strengthen us. We'll fast from music that doesn't glorify God to stay focused.Jesus Leads the Way: He walked this path first and empowers us with His Spirit (Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 28:20).If you would like to join us on this pilgrimage, we are asking you commit to 1. Worship and learn each Sunday, 2. Memorize a weekly verse (starting with Hebrews 11:16a), 3. Journal your walk (reflect: How's my journey, and what am I hoping for with Christ?), 4. Incorporate a weekly psalm-based worship song, 5. Fast from secular tunes.Are  you ready to go up with us this fall? 

Eric shares a "Weekly Compass" call, which serves as a business and personal development training session, emphasizing that "minutes equal money and mountains." He discusses the importance of tracking time, reducing workplace inefficiencies, and the cumulative impact of small, consistent actions in both business and personal growth. Examples range from calculating the financial cost of wasted time during meetings to highlighting participants' positive transformations in health and business success through daily, incremental improvements, or "the slight edge." The discussion also touches on the challenges of leadership, delegation, and maintaining personal well-being while striving for professional ascension. Key Takeaways: Manage your minutes vigilantly to ensure they accumulate into wealth, not overwhelming problems. Incorporate small, consistent daily training moments to ensure deep, long-lasting growth. Strive for ascension in every activity, as every moment is either moving you toward growth or decline. Direct your attention toward educational content that furthers your goals rather than noise that creates frustration. If struggling or feeling self-sabotage, reset by returning to a simple, locked-in diet and prioritizing sufficient rest.

Today's guest is Romain Tourillon. Romain is a sports physiotherapist and researcher specializing in the foot–ankle complex, with clinical leadership at the Swiss Olympic Medical Center, La Tour Hospital (Geneva). His PhD at Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne examined foot muscle strength and sport performance. It's important to train the lower legs in athletes, but the question is what type of training is best, especially when it comes to working the toes and forefoot, versus more general calf and shin work. In this episode, Romain discusses his research on forefoot biomechanics and performance. He shares training that boosted MTP (big-toe) flexion strength ~28% in trained athletes and explains how stronger forefeet enhance sprinting, cutting, and jumping via better force transmission and stability. We also cover injury prevention, targeted foot/ankle exercises, challenges in measuring toe strength, and where 3D analyses may take the field— with practical takeaways for coaches and athletes throughout. Today's episode is brought to you by Hammer Strength and the Just Fly Sports Online Courses Check out the newest mini-course, Sprint Drills Reloaded on how to maximize sprint drills, their specific strength development, building of major sprint actions, along with better integration of sprint drills into sprinting technique. The special intro sale ends July 1st. (https://justflysports.thinkific.com/courses/sprint-drills-reloaded) Use code “justfly10” for 10% off the Vert Trainer Use code “justfly20” for 20% off of LILA Exogen Wearable resistance gear at www.lilateam.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. (https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-home/) Timestamps 0:00 Building a PhD Protocol from Real-Life Training 4:46 Using Everyday Objects to Innovate Foot Training 8:16 Surface Texture and Proprioception in Barefoot Work 11:27 Breaking Down Romain's PhD Research on the Forefoot 16:22 Gym and Home-Based Protocols for MTP Flexion 22:11 Measuring Toe and Forefoot Strength Accurately 31:20 Mobility of the Forefoot and Its Role in Force Production 37:31 Results: How 8 Weeks of Forefoot Training Changed Performance 43:54 Explaining the Improvements in Cutting, Jumping, and Sprinting 53:01 Linking Forefoot Strength to Ankle Stability and Injury Prevention 58:23 Isolated Toe Training vs. Global Foot and Calf Training 1:15:09 Designing General Foot-Ankle Programs for Teams Actionable Takeaways 0:00 – Building a PhD Protocol from Real-Life Training Romain developed his research exercises by first experimenting on himself to understand their feel, intensity, and weaknesses. Test new foot or ankle drills on yourself first to refine cues and feel. Note the sensations and difficulties athletes might face before implementing. Use self-testing to build better communication and progression strategies. 4:46 – Using Everyday Objects to Innovate Foot Training The “foot bridge” concept came from standing barefoot on two bricks, showing that creative setups can unlock new sensations without expensive tools. Incorporate simple props like bricks or angled boards to change foot loading. Create small balance challenges to engage the toes and arches differently. Use low-cost, adaptable tools to spark innovation in foot training. 8:16 – Surface Texture and Proprioception in Barefoot Work Different surfaces alter how foot muscles activate, making proprioception a key training variable. Rotate athletes between rough, smooth, and dampened surfaces to shift activation. Use barefoot drills regularly to strengthen sensory feedback from the toes. Treat surface texture as a deliberate tool to adjust difficulty and stimulus. 11:27 – Breaking Down Romain's PhD Research on the Forefoot Romain studied how forefoot strength training impacts sprinting, cutting, and jumping performance. Add structured toe flexion and forefoot drills to comple...

Parenting is already a full-time job, and when you add pets into the mix, things can feel overwhelming. But what if your kids could actually help make pet care easier and more fun? In this episode, Emily is joined by fellow Pet Harmony consultant (and mom of two) Corinne to talk about the why and how of including kids in your pet's enrichment plan.You'll hear real-life stories, practical strategies, and a whole lot of grace for parents who are just trying to juggle it all. From meal prep and foraging games to safe interactions, training tasks, and even gamifying management plans, this conversation will leave you with simple, actionable ways to help your kids and pets thrive together.

Welcome back to another Soul Driven episode!Do you think the Akashic Records are only for life's biggest crossroads or spiritual crises? Think again. In this episode, we're diving into how the Akashic Records can be a deeply PRACTICAL tool to support your daily life.Today, we're discussing:* What the Akashic Records are (and why they're not just for “rainbows and unicorns”)* Why bringing them into your everyday life creates clarity, healing, and alignment* Practical ways to work with the Records daily—from morning rituals and journaling to creative work and decision-making* Tips for staying consistent and building a lasting relationship with the AkashaWhether you're brand new to the Akasha or looking to deepen your practice, this episode will inspire you to integrate their loving wisdom into the rhythm of your life!Registration opens MONDAY! Are you ready to 'Access Your Akashic Soul '? ✨ This is a 10-week path to Unshakable Self-Empowerment with the Akashic Records - join the waiting list HERE: https://ahnahendrix.com/access-your-akashic-soul/Enjoy and let me know how it resonates :))CONNECT ONLINEInstagram https://www.instagram.com/ahnahendrixYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fsN8oqu8Ib8IcvpYZA4jQSEPTEMBER Events & Offerings* Registration opens 9/22! Join the Waitlist for Access Your Akashic Soul - A 10-Week Path to Unshakable Self-Empowerment with the Akashic Records: https://ahnahendrix.com/access-your-akashic-soul/* Join The Soul Driven Collective and become a member of the Inner Circle for $9/mth https://substack.com/@souldrivencollective* Akashic Astrology Readings - a combination of Astrology & Akashic Records in one reading! Book HERE: https://ahnahendrix.com/events/* Apply for an Akashic Transformational Mentorship https://ahnahendrix.com/akashic-transformational-mentorships/* Access the Akashic Records: Self Study Course: https://ahnahendrix.com/access-the-akashic-records-self-study-course/ Get full access to The Soul Driven Collective at souldrivencollective.substack.com/subscribe

Ready to build a culture of well-being in your early childhood program?In this episode of the Child Care Business Podcast, we sit down with Wendy Turcotte and Dani Svantner, the dynamic duo known as The Play Coaches who have become leaders in implementing social-emotional learning from infancy.They share why SEL should be the foundation of your curriculum — not just an add-on — and how this approach transforms classroom management and enhances child development.In this episode, you'll learn the following (with timing outlined below so you can fast-forward to the parts that most interest you!):(05:48) What social-emotional learning is and why it's the foundation for all other learning(06:55) Why it should start in infancy, not just in preschool or kindergarten.(12:35) Common myths about social-emotional learning, including the misconception that it excuses bad behavior(14:15) The role of a "calm corner" and how to use it for regulation, not punishment(16:10) Why educators must model emotional intelligence and do the personal work to teach it effectively(19:10) Practical tips to start incorporating social-emotional learning into your daily routines, such as during transitions(25:13) How to communicate the value of play-based learning and social-emotional learning to parents to ensure everyone is on the same team(29:45) The first step for directors who want to build a culture of well-being: start with yourselfConnect with Wendy and Dani through their website www.theplaycoaches.org and follow them on Instagram and Facebook! 

This week, I welcome the founder of Golden on Tap, Tara Golden to the Kids Sleep Show.  Tara Golden has been an IBCLC for over six years, working in both outpatient and inpatient settings before launching my own virtual lactation consulting practice. Through her business, she offers prenatal breastfeeding basics classes, virtual consultations, and ongoing support via text messaging services. Her approach is centered on meeting families where they are in their feeding journey, without judgment and always prioritizing mental health alongside infant nutrition. I'm passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where parents feel seen, heard, and empowered.  

Become a Client: https://nomadcapitalist.com/apply/ Get our free Weekly Rundown newsletter and be the first to hear about breaking news and offers: https://nomadcapitalist.com/email Join us for the next Nomad Capitalist Live event: https://nomadcapitalist.com/live/ We've all heard that the Caribbean can be a great place to set up your business from a tax perspective. But on which island can you gain the best jurisdiction for you and your company?? In this video, Javier reveals his favourite Caribbean jurisdiction for international entrepreneurs and why he believes the Cayman Islands stands out for business incorporation, asset protection, and long-term tax neutrality. Nomad Capitalist helps clients "go where you're treated best." We are the world's most sought-after firm for offshore tax planning, dual citizenship, international diversification, and asset protection. We use legal and ethical strategies and work exclusively with seven- and eight-figure entrepreneurs and investors. We create and execute holistic, multi-jurisdictional Plans that help clients keep more of their wealth, increase their personal freedom, and protect their families and wealth against threats in their home country. No other firm offers clients access to more potential options to relocate to, bank in, or become a citizen of. Because we do not focus only on one or a handful of countries, we can offer unbiased advice where others can't. Become Our Client: https://nomadcapitalist.com/apply/ Our Website: http://www.nomadcapitalist.com/ About Our Company: https://nomadcapitalist.com/about/ Buy Mr. Henderson's Book: https://nomadcapitalist.com/book/ Disclaimer: Neither Nomad Capitalist LTD nor its affiliates are licensed legal, financial, or tax advisors. All content published on YouTube and other platforms is intended solely for general informational and educational purposes and should not be construed as legal, tax, or financial advice. Nomad Capitalist does not offer or sell legal, financial, or tax advisory services.

Municipal bonds can be a powerful tool for high-income investors, but only when used thoughtfully. In this episode, I explain how to evaluate muni bonds with tax-equivalent yield, the difference between general obligation and revenue bonds, and why I avoid state-specific and high-yield issues. I also share Plancorp's implementation approach and give a market outlook on why munis remain attractive for retirement portfolios today. Listen now and learn: ► How to tell if municipal bonds make sense for your portfolio ► The key differences between types of muni bonds and what those differences mean for long-term investors ► Why not all muni strategies are created equal—and the hidden risks to watch out for. ► How to think about munis in today's market environment and why their role extends beyond just tax-free income.   Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠) Disclosure: This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investment. The commentary in this “post” (including any related blog, podcasts, videos, and social media) reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Plancorp LLC employees providing such comments, and should not be regarded the views of Plancorp LLC. or its respective affiliates or as a description of advisory services provided by Plancorp LLC or performance returns of any Plancorp LLC client. References to any securities or digital assets, or performance data, are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others. Please see disclosures here.

ChooseFI unveils a new feature on the website that allows listeners to have their financial independence questions answered by experts. Featuring in-depth discussions with Karsten Jeske (Big Earn) and Fritz Gilbert, the episode explores the ramifications of potentially increasing the safe withdrawal rate and provides critical insights into retirement strategies, including cash flow considerations like Social Security and required minimum distributions (RMDs). Key Topics Discussed: Introduction to New Features (00:00:00) Introduction of a Q&A functionality on the ChooseFI website for community engagement. Listener Questions Segment (00:00:36) Introduction to the expert answers provided by Karsten and Fritz. Discussion on Safe Withdrawal Rates (00:05:26) Explanation of the traditional 4% rule and its significance. Karsten's Perspective on the 5.5% Rate (00:07:45) Critique of Bill Bangan's proposed increase in the safe withdrawal rate and why it may be misleading. Nuances of Early Retirement (00:34:25) Insights on adjusting retirement strategies when planning for longer horizons, emphasizing the time value of money. Fritz on RMDs and Safe Withdrawal Rate (00:36:16) Explanation of how RMDs impact withdrawal strategies, highlighting that RMDs apply only to pre-tax accounts. Actionable Takeaways: Adjust SWR to account for extended Retirement horizons Incorporate potential income sources such as Social Security into your retirement planning. (00:35:01) Carefully consider your asset allocation to manage risks related to early retirement (e.g., sequence of return risk). (00:48:06) Key Quotes: "The proposed 5.5% withdrawal rate is misleading and overly optimistic." (00:09:21) - Karsten Jeske "A safe withdrawal rate must not fall below 3.25% for financial security." (00:35:41) - Karsten Jeske "Plan for additional income sources like Social Security in retirement." (00:35:01) - Karsten Jeske "RMDs do not dictate your total spending in retirement." (00:39:00) - Fritz Gilbert "Behavioral finance warns against the pitfalls of emotional investing." (00:51:16) - Brad Barrett Timestamps: 00:02 - Invitation to submit questions at choosefi.com/feedback. 00:05 - Introduction of Karsten Jeske and Fritz Gilbert. 00:09 - Discussion on the safe withdrawal rate controversy. 00:35 - Required minimum distributions explained. 00:49 - Dynamic withdrawal strategies overview. Discussion Questions: How do you view the proposed increase in safe withdrawal rates? What strategies are you incorporating to prepare for early retirement? In what ways can Social Security impact your withdrawal strategy? How do you reconcile RMDs with your personal withdrawal goals? Related Resources: Early Retirement Now Blog: Insights into safe withdrawal rates. Retirement Manifesto: A guide to successful retirement strategies

David & Sherie finish talking about addiction recovery and specifically how to be more focused doing recovery when struggling with ADHD or ADD, We then summarize so you have a simple, bigger picture perspective about how to do recovery if also struggling with ADHD. As a summary, these things are important: Incorporate treatment for both ADHD and addictionKeep recovery conversations shorter and more frequentUsing lists and visual aid or remindersClear structure with flexibilityGood medication managementAdapt mindfulness practices

222: We know that reviewing the material we've taught is one of the most important things we can do in any subject area. Listen for practical ways to incorporate review into your phonics instruction! Click here for this episode's show notes.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

In this episode of Authors On Mission podcas5, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with Kay A. Oliver—veteran Hollywood screenwriter turned celebrated mystery author—to explore the art of storytelling, the power of editing, and the journey from screen to page. Kay shares her writing philosophy, the inspiration behind her Shaw's Investigation series, and practical advice for aspiring authors looking to find their voice and refine their craft.✍️ Writing Tips from Kay A. OliverStart with a novella to learn the publishing process and build confidence.Don't chase perfection in your first draft—great novels are built in the editing stage.Visualize your story like a movie to enhance pacing and emotional impact.Use real people as character inspiration to add depth and realism.Incorporate human quirks—speech patterns, pauses, and gestures—to make dialogue authentic.Foreshadow subtly, letting readers discover clues organically.Find an editor who loves your genre and understands your voice.Put part of yourself into your story to make it resonate with readers.Use AI for brainstorming, but keep your unique voice at the heart of fiction.Support fellow writers, especially women, to build a stronger creative community.#AuthorsOnMission #KayAOliver #WritingTips #MysteryNovels #StorytellingCraft #WomenWriters #PodcastInterview #IndieAuthors #CreativeProcess #HollywoodToBooks #AIandWriting #BookMarketing #WritersLife

Podcast listeners are already distracted, and most guests unintentionally make it worse. Rambling, filler phrases, and weak delivery cause people to tune out. In this episode, Emily Aborn shares five mistakes that lose listeners fast and five things you can do to keep them engaged the entire time. Get ready to show up with clarity, connect more deeply, and become a guest that listeners actually remember!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/346Chapters00:00 Understanding Listener Distraction05:30 Five Don'ts for Engaging Conversations10:16 Five Do's for Effective PodcastingTakeaways90% of information is forgotten within a week.Distractions can reduce comprehension by 17 to 25%.Avoid info dumping during conversations.Provide tangible content and actionable tips.Stay on topic to maintain listener engagement.Remember the listener's experience during the interview.Use vocal variety to keep the conversation lively.Come prepared with quality audio and a clear direction.Utilize signals and summaries to guide listeners.Incorporate humor and personality to connect with the audience.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/346PodMatch has officially launched a podcast network for independent interview-based podcasts! To apply to be part of the network, please visit https://PodMatch.com/network and press the "Join Network" button in the top center of the screen. While you're there, be sure to check out some of the incredible shows in the network!

Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! I hope your school year is off to a wonderful start. Today I'm excited to bring you a very special guest, Joyce Harduvel. Joyce is a passionate advocate for youth and the school counselors and social workers that support them. She worked in Chicago Public Schools for seven years where she specialized in evidence-based and trauma-informed behavior intervention for students with chronic challenging behaviors. Joyce is an advocate for proactive professional self care that allows school-based professionals to build that sustainable careers of their dreams so that they can do what is really important: support their students! She now works with school counselors and social workers as a coach and clinical supervisor while pursuing a law degree to further her skills in championing youth. In this episode, Joyce shares her expertise on how to create positive change for students by using data. She breaks down practical steps you can take to make data meaningful and actionable in your counseling practice. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: 1. Assessing the Situation Avoid going in with predetermined views. Begin with a holistic assessment that provides a well-rounded perspective of where a student is at. Gather information from multiple sources: families, teachers, and the students themselves. Use observations, records, and assessments to inform your starting point. 2. Developing Goals and Tracking Data Identify a lagging social-emotional skill and create a targeted goal. Explore resources like CASEL, which breaks SEL skills into five domains and offers free research and tools. Start small—choose one specific area to focus on. Establish a baseline using student records (assignments, attendance, GPA, behavior data). Incorporate tracking methods such as antecedent-behavior forms, duration or interval data, mood tracking, or SEL pre/post tests. Refine your goal to ensure it is SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound). Break goals into smaller benchmarks for clarity and progress monitoring. 3. Using Data to Drive Interventions Collect ongoing data through screeners, classroom input, or case notes. Remember—the point of collecting data is to actually use it. If progress isn't happening, adjust your goals and strategies. Use data to guide your interventions, advocate for student needs, and identify trends that may inform Tier 1 or Tier 2 supports. Most importantly, use data to celebrate student growth and successes along the way. This episode is packed with practical strategies to help you see data not as a burden, but as a powerful tool to create meaningful, positive change for your students.   Resources Mentioned: Join IMPACT CASEL  Woodcock-Johnson Testing   Connect with Rachel: TpT Store Blog Instagram Facebook Page Facebook Group Pinterest Youtube Connect with Joyce: www.joyce-lcsw.com Instagram  More About School Counseling Simplified: School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica. You can listen to School Counseling Simplified on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!  

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#503 Late Season Racing Welcome Welcome to Episode #503 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of news, coaching tips and discussion. We're racing Boulder Sunset by BBSC Endurance this weekend. As the name implies, the season is starting to sunset here in Colorado with just about 4 more weeks of triathlon racing. We're talking all things “late season racing” today!. Hey Rich and Lauren, yes, really looking forward to Boulder Sunset tomorrow and racing with Sasha and Hunter as well. This is my second time doing this race and my goal is to beat last year's time of 1:59:05. RaceX is predicting 1:44:48, so let's see what we can do! Lauren - I'll be racing on Sunday with my athlete Veron at the Medford Lakes sprint triathlon.  And my athlete Laura is racing her first Olympic distance at the Chicago Triathlon on Sunday, as well!   Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly!   In Today's Show Announcements and News: Rich  Ask A Coach: How to Avoid Late Season Burnout Get Gritty Tip: Celebrate Your Wins TriDot Workout of the Week: Mobility Fun Segment: Triathlon Would You Rather—Weird Race Remix!   Announcements and News:   Our Announcements are supported by VESPA Power today. Vespa Power Endurance helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that shifts your body to use more fat and less glycogen as your fuel source. Vespa comes in CV-25, Junior and Concentrate.   Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery.  Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20 Grit2Greatness Zoot Store is Open Colorado's Ride Boulder Sunset Saturday Series Registration Now Open for the 2025–2026 Run Denver Series Exclusive Swag Available for Series Registrants DENVER, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The most beloved winter running tradition in the Mile High City is back! Series registration is officially OPEN for the 2025–2026 RunDenver Race Series, a five-race celebration of community, fitness, and fun — all set against the stunning backdrop of Colorado's winter wonderland.   Registration for individual races will open soon, but those looking for the full experience can sign up NOW for the complete five-race series. Series participants will receive themed swag at each event, bonus finisher bling, and additional perks throughout the season.   Each race offers themed swag, fun on-course energy, and a welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all levels.   2025–2026 Run Denver Series Lineup:   Rudolph Ramble 5K Sunday, December 7, 2025, City Park, Denver Polar Bear 5K Sunday, January 18, 2026, Wash Park, Denver Super Bowl 5K Sunday, February 1, 2026, Wash Park, Denver Valentine's Day 4M Sunday, February 8, 2026, Wash Park, Denver That Dam Run Sunday, March 1, 2026, Cherry Creek Dam Road Series registration is now open at: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=141501   For press inquiries or sponsorship opportunities, please contact: lonnie@halsports.com   Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Triathletes, picture this: it's race day, and you know you've done the exact training your body needed to be ready. That's what Grit2Greatness Endurance and TriDot deliver—smart, targeted workouts backed by powerful analytics. Sign up for a 2-week free trial, then keep leveling up for as little as $14.99/month. Don't just show up to the start line—show up prepared. Click the sign-up link in the show notes to get started today! Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram - @grit2greatness_endurance   Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com  TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde    Coach Lauren Brown Lauren.brown@tridot.com TriDot Coaching Link - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/laurenbrown RunDot Coaching Link - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/laurenbrown   Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com  Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares   Ask A Coach: How to avoid late season burnout?  1.  Fatigue Risk: Accumulated physical and mental fatigue from a long season can lead to burnout, poor performance, and loss of motivation. Recommendations: Schedule a mid-season recovery block: Include 5–7 days of reduced volume and intensity. Use HRV and RPE tracking: Monitor recovery and adjust training accordingly. Prioritize sleep and nutrition: Ensure 7–9 hours of sleep and adequate carb/protein intake. Mental reset: Incorporate non-triathlon activities or mindfulness practices to refresh motivation.     2.  Injury Risk: Overuse injuries (e.g., tendinopathy, stress fractures) become more likely with cumulative training stress and racing. Recommendations: Include prehab and mobility work: Focus on hips, glutes, and core stability. Rotate terrain and intensity: Avoid repetitive stress by varying surfaces and workouts. Listen to niggles: Address minor discomfort early with rest, PT, or load adjustments. Strength training: Maintain 1–2 sessions/week of functional strength to support joints and muscles.     3.  Illness Risk: Immune suppression from high training loads, travel, and poor recovery can lead to colds, GI issues, or more serious illness. Recommendations: Support immune health: Prioritize micronutrients (vitamin D, zinc, iron) and hydration. Avoid overtraining: Use tapering and deload weeks strategically. Practice hygiene during travel: Hand washing, mask use in crowded areas, and avoiding shared bottles. Gut health: Use probiotics and avoid unnecessary NSAIDs or antibiotics. Get Gritty Tip: Celebrate Your Wins First, I want to share a personal win from last night. I was part of a Sword Cordon for our SNCO Induction Ceremony here at the academy. We held swords in the air as the 35 inductees walked through with their loved ones and posed for a photo. All eyes were on us, and for me, the win wasn't just leading the formation—it was that I experienced zero anxiety triggers. If you know my history with performance anxiety, you know that's a massive milestone. Here's the lesson: Are you recognizing your wins? In training, in racing, and in life, we often focus on what didn't go perfectly—the missed split, the hard interval, the small mistake. But growth happens when you pause and acknowledge the progress you've made. Every small victory, every moment where you step past fear, doubt, or discomfort, deserves recognition. Action Item: This week, take a moment after each workout, race, or challenging day to identify one thing you did well—no matter how small. Write it down, celebrate it, and let that win fuel your next effort. Remember, victory compounds. The more you recognize them, the more confident, resilient, and unstoppable you become. So give that a try and tell us how it goes. I guarantee with enough practice you will start to experience and appreciate the fruits of your labors which is what this journey is all about. TriDot Workout of the Week: Mobility   Lauren This week's workout of the week is a little different—it's not a swim, bike, or run session. It's actually one of my favorite yoga flows, designed to prepare your whole body for triathlon training in as little as three minutes. This routine is inspired by my own 66-day challenge where I committed to at least three minutes of yoga or mobility work every day. What I've noticed is that when I give myself permission to just do three minutes, it often turns into five or even ten. It's a simple mindset shift that makes consistency much easier. Here's the flow: Start on hands and knees and move between cat and cow for 3–5 breaths. Step back into a plank and press into downward dog. Lift into a three-legged down dog, then step through to a kneeling low lunge and hold. Press back to a kneeling half split, then repeat the sequence on the other side. From down dog, shift forward into high plank, return to tabletop, and thread the needle to each side. From there, flow into broken wing on each side to open the chest and shoulders. Finish by settling into a child's pose to reset. If you have a little more time, you can add some variety: swap the low lunge and half split for lizard pose or pigeon pose, add a twisted three-legged down dog, or include a puppy pose to stretch your lats and shoulders. It's quick, it's restorative, and it's a great way to prep your body for swim, bike, or run—or just to shake out after a long day. So this week, I challenge you to try this 3-minute full-body reset and see if your “just three minutes” turns into more.     Fun Segment: Triathlon Would You Rather – Weird Race Mix! Alright, time for another one of our favorite games—Triathlon Would You Rather? This time, I dig up some of the quirkiest, wildest triathlons on the planet and you have to decide which one you would rather do. From ice skating transitions to swimming past giraffes, these races are proof that triathlon truly has no limits.  Let's dive in and see where we'd land if we had to choose! 1. Would you rather... A) Swim in a fjord, bike across rugged mountains, and run up to a mountain summit—like the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon in Norway? B) Or suit up for a midnight swim, bike and run under headlamp glow in the Starman Portugal night race? 2. Would you rather... A) Lace up your ice skates, run, then ski across frozen terrain in the Winterlude Triathlon in Canada? B) Or race alongside your pup—like in the Tri Dog Canitriathlon in England? 3. Would you rather... A) Swim from cruise ship to island while surrounded by giraffes and cheetahs in Challenge Sir Bani Yas (UAE)? B) Or flip the script and race in reverse order—run, bike, then swim—in the Lander Reverse Triathlon? 4. Would you rather... A) Dive into some of the world's wildest terrain and elevation in the Himalayan Xtri, high in the mountains? B) Or take on a full-distance race tucked inside a snow globe wonderland—like the T24 XTREM Triathlon (ultra and bizarre!)? Article: 7 Weird Triathlon Races We're Totally Signing Up For in 2025 https://www.triathlete.com/culture/news/7-weird-and-unique-triathlons-were-totally-signing-up-for-in-2025/   Well, there you have it—some of the strangest, most creative triathlons out there. Whether you're team mountain summit, team midnight swim, or ready to race alongside your dog, these events remind us that the sport is as much about adventure as it is about endurance. We'll let you keep debating with your training buddies—because let's be real, the arguments are half the fun. Until next time, stay gritty and keep dreaming big!   Closing:   Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed and enjoy the endurance journey!  

Send us a textJoin 5-Minute Parenting Host, Karen Ferguson, and special guest Lynsey Martin for a lively conversation on making reading time more fun for kids! Reading time does not have to be boring, even in this digitally-distracted age. Listen in as Lynsey shares creative and practical ways to create a cozy, themed environment for reading time at home, incorporating simple elements that will make reading time fun and immersive, and keep your kids coming back for more! Topics discussed this episode: 1. Why is it important to make reading time fun and immersive for young children? 2. Simple ways parents can transform regular story time into a themed, memorable experience. 3. Lynsey's favorite reading routines and traditions in her home. 4. "Props" or cozy touches parents can add for bringing a story to life. 5. Examples of how families can create a themed reading experience with Lynsey's book How to Get an Alligator out of the Bathtub.6. Where families can find more inspiration and resources online for adding fun themes to their child's reading time. About Lynsey: Lynsey Martin is a wife, Christian mom of two boys and dog Ellie, a graduate of Santa Clara University, and author of How to get an Alligator out of the Bathtub. Originally from Southern California, Lynsey lives with her husband and children in Austin, TX. The inspiration behind her children's book was a trip to the zoo with her boys and their comments of wanting to have the alligators come home to live with them; and so, the character in her debut book, Allistair, was born! Connect with Lynsey: MamaBear Books: https://www.mamabearbooks.com/pages/lynsey-martin-2?srsltid=AfmBOor9mSHSXtItduNBrYqC7BVZNU-Fazg-gwNq8OHY7YJygyg5V3R5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynseymartinauthor/ Check out her debut children's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Get-Alligator-Out-Bathtub/dp/1960616226  Love this episode? Leave a positive rating/review by scrolling down to the bottom of this page. Your reviews are so important and so appreciated! Please share this episode with a friend ❤️ For more information and helpful resources, visit our websites at: https://www.karenferg.com/ https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/ Find our books on Amazon: Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Sandra Chambers: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sandra-Chambers/author/B00OHLARMO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1740085397&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! @karenfergusonauthor @sandrakaychambers.com

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Ian Altman discusses common mistakes in long-term sales engagements, emphasizing that sellers often focus on price concessions rather than mutual benefits. He highlights that longer engagements can attract more stable, permanent talent, benefiting both parties. Altman suggests presenting long-term deals as mutually beneficial, incorporating flexibility with rolling termination clauses. He shares a client success story where 90% of short-term clients eventually extended engagements. Altman advises sellers to align with clients' interests, reduce administrative burdens, and lock in pricing to ensure better outcomes and less hassle.Biggest MistakesOffering price discounts for longer-term deals.Assuming that only the seller benefits from long-term agreements.Not recognizing that long-term agreements can be mutually beneficial.Proposing something that isn't in the client's best interest.Best PracticesConsider how the long-term engagement benefits the client.Incorporate flexibility into long-term agreements, such as rolling termination clauses.Lock in rates for longer periods to provide stability and avoid frequent renegotiations.Discuss how to measure success together with the client.Share data on how longer-term engagements have benefited other clients.Focus on why longer-term agreements are beneficial to the customer, not just the seller.Build in comfort for the customer to address their concerns about longer-term commitments.

Industrial Talk is talking to Sandy Carielli, Vice President at Forrester Research about "Quantum Computing Cybersecurity". Scott Mackenzie and Sandy Carielli discuss the implications of quantum computing on cybersecurity. Quantum computers could potentially break today's public key cryptography, compromising data security. Carielli highlights the importance of transitioning to new, quantum-resistant algorithms, such as those developed by NIST. She emphasizes the urgency for organizations, especially government agencies and financial institutions, to start this migration process. Carielli also warns of the "harvest now, decrypt later" attack scenario, where data is intercepted today and decrypted later with a future quantum computer. The conversation underscores the need for proactive measures to ensure digital trust and security. Action Items [ ] Conduct a cryptographic discovery exercise to inventory the algorithms and protocols currently in use across the organization. [ ] Bring together a cross-functional team to assess the organization's exposure to quantum computing threats and start the process of migrating to post-quantum cryptography. [ ] Incorporate requirements for quantum-resistant cryptography in procurement processes and vendor SLAs. [ ] Prioritize the migration of high-value, long-term data and systems that rely on digital signatures. Outline Introduction and Purpose of Industrial Talk Podcast Scott MacKenzie thanks listeners for their support and highlights the platform's dedication to celebrating achievements and amplifying messages. Scott MacKenzie praises Sandy Carielli from Forrester Research for her contributions to quantum computing and cybersecurity. The conversation aims to explore the transformative impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity. Scott MacKenzie's Perspective on Innovation and Technology Scott MacKenzie discusses the importance of creating content and demonstrating the human side of professionals in various industries. He emphasizes the need for companies to adapt to new technologies and innovations to remain successful. Scott MacKenzie shares themes from his conversations with industrial leaders, such as the importance of education, collaboration, and innovation. He highlights the need for companies to be nimble, trusted, and passionate about solving challenges. Introduction to Sandy Carielli and Quantum Computing Scott MacKenzie introduces Sandy Carielli and her work at Forrester Research on quantum computing and cybersecurity. Sandy Carielli explains the process of selecting topics for research at Forrester, including trends, market exposure, and regulatory changes. The conversation touches on the rapid evolution of technologies and the importance of staying current. Sandy Carielli mentions the annual top 10 emerging technologies report published by Forrester. Quantum Computing and Its Impact on Cybersecurity Sandy Carielli provides an overview of quantum computing and its potential to break today's public key cryptography. She explains the concept of public key cryptography and its role in securing communications and transactions. The discussion covers the potential risks posed by nation-states developing quantum computers and the need for cybersecurity measures. Sandy Carielli highlights the efforts to develop new cryptographic algorithms resistant to quantum computers. Preparing for Quantum...

How Do I Know If My Website Is Penalized by Google? Website Health & Technical SEO Masterclass with SEO Expert, ⁠Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS⁠⁠⁠ | Get exclusive SEO newsletters in your inbox.This extensive SEO audio provides an in-depth discussion on technical SEO and how businesses can identify and address Google penalties impacting their websites. Favour uses analogies like a car's engine or a leaking roof to explain complex concepts, emphasizing that a penalty often signals a need for correction and improvement, not failure. Key areas covered include website structure, content quality (thin vs. thick content), proper use of tags and categories, image optimization, video embedding, and leveraging Google Search Console for diagnostics. The conversation also touches on the distinction between manual and algorithmic penalties and offers practical advice, such as using search operators, to check website visibility and performance.Frequently Asked Questions1. How can I tell if Google has penalized my website, and what does it mean?Google penalizes websites when they violate webmaster guidelines, often due to issues with content quality, relevance, or technical structure. A penalty means your site's search ranking is negatively affected, leading to reduced visibility and traffic. While a penalty might seem negative, it's actually an opportunity for correction and improvement, indicating that your site is at least visible enough for Google to notice. You might receive email notifications from Google, or you can check your Google Search Console for specific error messages and performance insights.2. What are the two main types of Google penalties, and how do they differ?There are two primary types of Google penalties:Manual Penalty: This occurs when a human reviewer from Google's web spam team flags your website for violating guidelines, often due to manipulative practices like spammy or hidden links ("black hat SEO"). These are rare but indicate a severe violation.Algorithmic Penalty: This is far more common and happens automatically due to issues detected by Google's algorithms. Reasons can include outdated or "thin" content, low quality or irrelevant information, generic AI-generated content, unnatural links, or regurgitated content. These penalties lead to automatic demotion or removal from search results.3. How does "thin content" contribute to Google penalties, and what makes content "thick"?"Thin content" refers to web pages that lack depth, context, or comprehensive information on a given topic. It's often characterized by a low word count, insufficient detail, and a lack of supporting elements. Google measures articles by reading time, word count, and character count. If your content is significantly shorter than the industry average for a similar topic (e.g., 300 words vs. 3,000 words), it's considered thin and unlikely to outrank competitors."Thick content," conversely, is rich in information and provides a thorough exploration of a topic. To create thick content, you should:Expand on topics: Go beyond basic definitions, offering more context and depth.Include various elements: Incorporate images (optimized for size), embedded videos (not uploaded), audio clips, statistics, examples, comparison charts, quotes, listicles, proper formatting (headings, links), and frequently asked questions (FAQs).Answer user intent: Ensure your content directly addresses the questions and needs of your target audience.4. Why is connecting my website to Google Search Console crucial for identifying and resolving penalties?Google Search Console (GSC) is the primary tool Google provides for website owners to monitor their site's performance in search results and identify issues. Connecting your website to GSC is the first essential step because it allows Google to communicate error messages and indexing problems directly to you. Within GSC, you can view performance insights, check the "Pages" section under "Indexing" to see which pages are known, submitted, or unsubmitted, and understand why certain pages might not be indexed. This diagnostic information is vital for understanding the root causes of any penalties and guiding your corrective actions.5. What are common technical SEO issues that can lead to Google penalties, beyond content quality?Technical SEO issues relate to the structural and operational aspects of your website that affect how search engines crawl and index it. Common problems include:Website size and image optimization: Large file sizes, especially for images and uploaded videos, can slow down your website, leading to a poor user experience and penalties. Use compression tools (e.g., compressor.io) for images and embed videos instead of uploading them.Broken or inaccessible links: Ensure all links within your sitemap and across your site are functional and lead to valid destinations.Incorrect robots.txt or "no index" tags: The robots.txt file and "no index" meta tags tell search engine robots which pages to crawl or not to crawl. 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This is the recorded online live Bible teaching service of Pastor Robert A. and Donna Schuller.  You can join them live every Sunday at 8am PT.   DrSchuller.orgIn Acts 14 we discover that God is calling all who believe him to receive His power and use it. In this message you will uncover your potential and how to tap into a power source that equips you to do what you didn't think was possible. 

For more positivity, good news, and uplifting messages visit:  Thank you for listening! If you like, please subscribe for more!     Healthy Aging: Embracing Wellness Throughout the Lifespan Aging is a natural part of life, and how we age can greatly influence our quality of life. Embracing wellness throughout our lifespan is crucial for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health as we grow older. Here are some key strategies to promote healthy aging and ensure we live our best lives at any age.   1. Stay Physically Active Regular physical activity is one of the most important aspects of healthy aging. Exercise helps maintain muscle strength, flexibility, and balance, reducing the risk of falls and injuries. It also supports cardiovascular health and aids in weight management. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week, including activities like walking, swimming, or cycling, as well as strength training exercises.   2. Eat a Balanced Diet Nutrition plays a vital role in healthy aging. A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats provides essential nutrients that support overall health. Pay attention to portion sizes and hydration, and limit the intake of processed foods, sugar, and salt. Incorporating foods rich in antioxidants, such as berries, nuts, and leafy greens, can help combat oxidative stress and promote cellular health.   3. Prioritize Mental Health Mental health is equally important as physical health in the aging process. Engage in activities that stimulate your mind, such as reading, puzzles, or learning new skills. Social connections also play a crucial role in mental well-being. Stay connected with friends and family, join clubs or groups, and participate in community activities to foster a sense of belonging and support.   4. Get Regular Health Check-ups Regular medical check-ups are essential for early detection and management of health conditions. Keep up with screenings and vaccinations, and communicate openly with your healthcare provider about any concerns or changes in your health. Preventive care and early intervention can significantly improve outcomes and enhance your quality of life.   5. Practice Good Sleep Hygiene Quality sleep is fundamental to healthy aging. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night and establish a consistent sleep routine. Create a comfortable sleep environment, limit exposure to screens before bedtime, and avoid caffeine and heavy meals in the evening. Good sleep supports cognitive function, mood regulation, and overall physical health.   6. Manage Stress Effectively Chronic stress can have detrimental effects on health. Incorporate stress-reducing practices into your daily routine, such as mindfulness meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga. Finding hobbies and activities that bring joy and relaxation can also help manage stress and improve overall well-being.   7. Stay Hydrated Hydration is crucial for maintaining bodily functions and overall health. As we age, our sense of thirst may diminish, making it important to consciously drink enough water throughout the day. Aim for at least eight glasses of water daily, and adjust your intake based on activity level and climate.   8. Avoid Harmful Habits Avoiding harmful habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption is vital for healthy aging. Smoking and heavy drinking can lead to numerous health issues, including heart disease, cancer, and liver damage. If you need help quitting, seek support from healthcare professionals or support groups.   9. Maintain a Positive Attitude A positive outlook on life can greatly influence your health and well-being. Cultivate gratitude, practice self-compassion, and focus on the things that bring you happiness and fulfillment. Engaging in activities that you are passionate about and setting achievable goals can provide a sense of purpose and direction.   10. Stay Engaged and Active in Your Community Being active in your community can provide a sense of purpose and belonging. Volunteer, join clubs or groups, and participate in community events. Staying engaged with others helps maintain social connections, which are crucial for mental and emotional health.   Healthy aging is about embracing wellness throughout the lifespan by making conscious choices that promote physical, mental, and emotional health. By staying active, eating a balanced diet, prioritizing mental health, and maintaining social connections, we can enhance our quality of life and age gracefully. Remember, it's never too late to start making positive changes that contribute to a healthier, happier life.

In this popular episode of She MD, Kim Kardashian joins us to talk about her battle with psoriasis, the most common autoimmune disease in the United States and a condition that can affect multiple systems of the body, not just the skin. To treat her psoriasis, Kim tried everything from topicals to lasers to sleeping in plastic wrap. Get all her tips and tricks for living with psoriasis and finding the right treatment to manage this challenging condition. Kim shares all her favorite routines when it comes to self-care, wellness, and fitness. Spoiler: Kim doesn't believe in cutting corners when it comes to working out! Kim reflects on her twenties, the family values that shaped who she is today, and how her prison reform work inspired to attend law school, following in her dad's footsteps.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Kim's Tips For Managing Psoriasis:Topical Treatments: Use steroid creams, either over-the-counter non-fluorinated or prescribed fluorinated steroids for more severe cases. Apply creams and consider saran wrapping affected areas overnight to enhance absorption and effectiveness.Light Therapy: Utilize ultraviolet light therapy. Consider home-based treatments like red light therapy, which may help manage symptoms.Systemic Medications: For more severe cases, consult with a healthcare provider about systemic treatments like biologics or immune suppressive drugs. Complete necessary medical tests before starting immune suppressive medications (e.g., testing for tuberculosis, hepatitis, and chest X-rays).Lifestyle Approaches: Stress can lead to psoriasis breakouts, so finding effective ways to manage it is crucial. Incorporate stress management techniques like yoga or meditation. Make sure to maintain a healthy diet and avoid known personal triggers, which may include certain foods or stressors.Regular Consultation and Monitoring: Regularly see a board-certified dermatologist for ongoing management and adjustments to your treatment plan. If joint pain or other systemic symptoms occur, get referrals to appropriate specialists such as rheumatologists.In This Episode: (00:00) Intro: Kim Kardashian discusses psoriasis experience(05:33) Understanding psoriasis: Types and symptoms explained(11:17) Diagnosing psoriasis: Challenges and differentiation(19:40) Treatment options: Topical and systemic approaches(26:58) Lifestyle factors and psoriasis management(36:48) Kim's openness about health challenges(39:43) Kim's self care routine & supplements(44:43) Five key tips for psoriasis patientsGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Kim Kardashian is a cultural trailblazer, actress, fashion icon, activist, entrepreneur, and devoted mother of four. She revolutionized the shapewear market with her cult-favorite brand SKIMS and has significantly transformed the beauty industry through her highly successful cosmetic and fragrance lines, KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance. Beyond her business acumen, Kim is a powerful advocate for criminal justice reform and is currently pursuing a law degree. Her influence on contemporary culture is unparalleled, making her a defining figure of our time.‍See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Think you might be richer than you realize? In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase examine realistic benchmarks and practical frameworks for retirement planning. • Define what the “rich ratio” means and consider how it may reframe your retirement outlook. • Compare your savings habits to U.S. medians to understand the broader landscape. • Acknowledge that building wealth typically occurs over long periods and that consistency can be meaningful. • Discuss research on how happiness and financial confidence often plateau beyond certain savings levels. • Evaluate the roles of traditional and Roth IRAs, 457(b)s, pensions, and brokerage accounts to support flexibility. • Identify scenarios where a standalone brokerage account may be unnecessary for certain savers. • Consider a target date fund allocation approach that may better align with your stated risk tolerance. • Weigh convenience, costs, and tax features of index mutual funds versus ETFs, including changes following a major fund industry patent expiration. • Clarify how the Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) rule for company stock in 401(k)s works and where tax treatment can differ. • Review key factors when choosing between a state pension plan and a self directed plan for teachers and public employees. • Position specialized pension income, including Railroad Retirement, as part of a base income layer within an overall plan, subject to program rules. • Incorporate year round tax planning as a component of a well documented retirement strategy, noting that individual circumstances vary. Listen and SUBSCRIBE to the Retire Sooner Podcast for weekly educational conversations that can inform more confident financial decision making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lion's Gate Portal is a significant cosmic event occurring annually from July 26th to August 12th. This mystical alignment involves the Earth, Sun, the star Sirius, and the Orion Constellation, forming a powerful galactic bridge between the human and the divine. It's an opportune time for empowerment, abundance, and spiritual evolution. Considered a beautiful period for manifestation, the Lion's Gate Portal acts as an empowering gateway to access your higher consciousness and connect with your higher self. Mark your calendar for August 8th to fully harness the amplified energy of the 8/8 numerology code. This is a prime time for: Meditation and self-reflection: Engage in quiet contemplation, light a candle, burn sage, and practice deep breathing to connect with this mystical energy. Chakra activation: Focus on activating your solar plexus chakra. Crystal work: Incorporate citrine, pyrite, gold, and tiger's eye crystals to enhance your energetic alignment. With the Sun in Leo during this period, the Lion's Gate Portal emphasizes fertility and abundance. Your mind becomes especially open and fertile, allowing you to co-create your reality and birth something new. Take time to envision and dream, clearly seeing yourself in the future you desire. Celebrate this potent time by getting creative and intentionally taking steps to live a higher, lighter, and brighter life. Explore ways to spread your light and give your heart freely and generously. Read more about the Lion’s Gate Portal on Amanda’s Blog: Lion’s Gate Portal 8/8: What to Know, What to Remember, and How to Align Host: Amanda Rieger Green YouTube: @soul_pathology⁩ Instagram: @soulpathology Website: SoulPathology.com Email: Podcast@soulsessions.meFollow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulpathology/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 719, Ella Padilla Mitchell shares how food bloggers can stay on top of food trends to create content that resonates and drives engagement. Ella is the hungry brain behind Eatin With Ella, a food and travel brand where she documents everything from street eats in Hong Kong to secret pasta spots in Seoul. She creates content that makes people say “I need that in my mouth now,” and she's not afraid to hop a plane (or just a Phoenix freeway) in the name of flavor. She's built a following by keeping it real, fun, and full of carbs—with a side of good lighting and better vibes. In this episode, you'll learn how to spot, leverage, and creatively adapt food trends to grow your online presence and connect with your audience on multiple platforms. Key points discussed include: - Spot trends early by scrolling TikTok: TikTok is usually where food trends originate before making their way to Instagram or Facebook. - Leverage curiosity and engagement: If a viral video sparks questions in the comments, that's your cue to create a recipe or offer insight that adds value. - Translate trends into blog content: Don't just stop at social media—turn viral ideas into structured, accessible recipes on your blog with clear measurements. - Use SEO strategically: Incorporate phrases like “viral TikTok recipe” or “copycat [creator's name] dish” to capture what people are actually searching for. - Ask locals when traveling: When seeking foodie gems abroad, Ella recommends asking locals, exploring Reddit, and watching Anthony Bourdain episodes for authentic finds. - Post imperfect content consistently: Let go of perfectionism - showing up regularly—whether you're polished or not—is how you open the door to exciting opportunities. - Batch content to avoid burnout: Take advantage of creative bursts by batching content, so you can schedule posts and give yourself breathing room during low-energy periods. If You Loved This Episode… You'll love Episode 705: How to Build A Multi-Channel Brand Without Burning Out With Yasmin Henley. Connect with Ella Padilla Mitchell Website | Instagram

Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today, we discuss how I incorporate the science-based habits we discuss on this show into my life and routine as an almost 40-year-old dad. I break down my routines for fitness and nutrition, and how I think through some of the choices that I make. Tune in to the show to the episode to learn more. Links to Resources From The Show:Nutrition Blueprint EpisodeHow to Build a Simple, Effective Exercise PlanGuide for Calculating Your Energy NeedsSign up for the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course for a Limited-Time DiscountEnjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the showDo you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can

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