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Most athletes only think about heat training two weeks before flying to Kona. That's reactive. Used early in the season, heat training can increase plasma volume, improve heart rate control and build durability before racing even starts. This episode was recorded last year and I'm re-releasing it now because this is exactly when smart athletes should be using it. I'm joined by Lindsey Hunt from Precision Fuel & Hydration to break down how it works and how to apply it safely.   In This Episode • Why heart rate spikes in hot conditions • How plasma volume rises in just a few days • The difference between acclimation and acclimatisation • Whether it helps if you race in the UK • Lab vs DIY approaches • How long adaptations last   KEY QUOTE “Often our ability to lose heat limits performance more than our actual fitness.”   To follow Lindsey or Precision Fuel and hydration please check out the following social media channels Twitter (personal) -  LindseyHunt_24 Instagram (PF&H) - Precision Fuel & Hydration   Instagram (personal) - Lindseyh.u.n.t. Lab page - https://www.precisionhydration.com/lab/    Precision Fuel & Hydration Stuff A recent interesting blog about wearable sweat sensors A recent blog about how fuelling requirements change at altitude Free online sweat test: https://sweattest.precisionhydration.com/pages/why-personalise-your-hydration-strategy Quick carb calculator: https://www.precisionhydration.com/products/precision-fuel-sample-pack/#thecarbcalculator Athlete Case Studies: https://www.precisionhydration.com/athletes/case-studies/triathlon/   Cool Videos Pro Tour cycle team Lotto Destiny use heat training to optimise performance Heat acclimation and hydration at Marathon des Sables   If you want help applying strategies like this properly, that's exactly what we build inside the SWAT Inner Circle. Train smart. Start early. Get ahead of the season. £30 per month. CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION   Connect with me HERE: https://linktr.ee/simonward You can find links for the following channels - Website, Facebook, podcast, Instagram, YouTube   Email: Simon@thetriathloncoach.com Sign up for Simon's weekly newsletter Download Simon's Free ‘Battle Ready Lifestyle' Infographic — https://simon-ward.kit.com/battlereadylifestyle

Randall here: If you've been meaning to try the CBD products I use, https://CBDFromTheGods.com, now is a good time – 20% OFF + Free Shipping!  In this episode, Randall helps you decode the Younger Dryas Lexicon; he equips you with a clear command of the key geological terms that frame the Younger Dryas and will broaden your understanding of the mystery. As you learn how to read the land, and speak to the Earth, it will undoubtedly teach you. Randall put's it this way: "I'm on a mission, seeking to inculcate literacy in the language of the Earth." D O W N L O A D S:   You may download the following infographics featured in this episode and the glossary of terms we've been promising is now ready for you.   LINK / NEW FOR EP4: Infographic 1 of 2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qsoh... LINK / FROM EP3&4: Infographic 2 of 2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dSpJ... LINK: Glossary of Terms https://docs.google.com/document/d/18...   GROUND NEWS: Randall and team use GROUND NEWS every day now; it's invaluable. Try it yourself and save 40% on Randall's Vantage Plan https://www.groundnews.com/trc   HELP SAVE THE BEES, GET HEALTHY, and SAVE 20% at the same time:

After three decades in endurance sport, what surprises me most isn't what's changed. It's what hasn't. Training trends come and go. Methods get rebranded. New tools promise breakthroughs. But the fundamentals that drive performance, health and longevity have barely moved. In this episode, I explain why most athletes don't need more information — they need more consistent application of what already works.   In This Episode Why most “new” training methods aren't actually new The common mistake of chasing hours instead of protecting fundamentals The five principles that have endured for 30 years Why consistency beats optimisation every time   Key Takeaways Most athletes are not missing a secret. They are missing repetition. If it doesn't improve durability, capacity or sustainability, it probably doesn't matter much. Build the foundation first. Volume and performance sit on top of that.   Quote From This Episode “You probably don't need more information. You need more consistency.”   Join the SWAT Inner Circle If you want year-round structure built around these enduring principles — strength, fuelling, recovery and smart intensity — join the SWAT Inner Circle. Plans, guidance, monthly coaching calls and direct access to me. £30 per month. CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION   Connect with me HERE: https://linktr.ee/simonward You can find links for the following channels - Website, Facebook, podcast, Instagram, YouTube   Email: Simon@thetriathloncoach.com Sign up for Simon's weekly newsletter Download Simon's Free ‘Battle Ready Lifestyle' Infographic — https://simon-ward.kit.com/battlereadylifestyle

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Beth takes over hosting duties from Santa Barbara and pulls out a list of training and racing principles I wrote about 15 years ago. The catch is I'm not allowed to look at them. So we go through the big ones and I react in real time, seeing which ideas have genuinely stood the test of time, what I'd tweak with today's experience, and what still matters most for age group athletes who want to perform well, stay healthy, and enjoy the process. We talk about choosing races that suit you (not your ego), understanding the course early, and setting realistic expectations so you don't torch yourself chasing a fantasy. We dig into the boring stuff that works: consistency over hero sessions, sensible progression, and training specifically for the event you've entered. And we cover race day reality: the perfect race almost never happens, so you'd better have a Plan B and a calm head.   4–5 key bullet points Why your support team at home matters more than your latest gadget How to choose races that fit your strengths and lifestyle, and learn the course early The principles that stood the test of time: consistency first, progression without ego, and specificity that makes sense Stress is cumulative, so recovery is not optional, it's training Race day reality: expect chaos, define success properly, and use Plan B thinking 3 key takeaways Pick the right target: choose races and goals that suit you, and learn the course early so you can prepare properly Win the boring weeks: consistent, repeatable training beats occasional brilliance every time Recover and adapt: stress adds up, recovery is non negotiable, and flexibility on race day is a skill   Quote of the episode “Consistency is the key to success. Make the priority to stay healthy and uninjured.” Join the SWAT Inner Circle And if you want structure, accountability, and a tactical plan for staying strong, mobile, and resilient all year round, the SWAT Inner Circle is where you'll find the support to stay Battle Ready for life's adventures. CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION   Connect with me HERE: https://linktr.ee/simonward You can find links for the following channels - Website, Facebook, podcast, Instagram, YouTube   Email: Simon@thetriathloncoach.com Sign up for Simon's weekly newsletter Download Simon's Free ‘Battle Ready Lifestyle' Infographic — https://simon-ward.kit.com/battlereadylifestyle

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This episode is not about marginal gains. It's about the thing we all quietly assume, until we cannot: being fit does not make you bulletproof. Nick shares what happened when he suffered a heart attack and cardiac arrest during the GB National Open Water Championships (July 2023), mid-race, in open water. He was resuscitated on site, later underwent a double bypass, and then began the long, patient process of rebuilding his health, fitness, and confidence. It's an honest conversation about preparation, prevention, and the responsibility we all carry, not just for our own health, but for the people training around us.   What you'll learn in this episode What it felt like in the lead-up, what happened in the water, and why rapid action mattered The chain of survival: bystanders, CPR, defibs, and how quickly outcomes change Double bypass surgery and what recovery really looks like in the real world Returning to training after a major cardiac event, physically and mentally The uncomfortable truth for masters athletes: training is brilliant, but it is not a health screen   Battle Ready takeaways (5 punchy ones) Fitness improves your odds, not your immunity. You can be in great shape and still have hidden risk. Learn CPR and how to use a defib. Not “someone should”, you should. Get your checks done, especially over 45. Do not wait for a scare to start paying attention to your numbers. Rehab is training. Cardiac rehab and gradual progression are the comeback plan. Your lifestyle habits are part of performance. Sleep, stress, nutrition, and strength are not extras, they are the foundations. One key quote “Being fit doesn't make you immune.”   Practical actions to take after listening Book a proper health check and get your key markers reviewed (blood pressure, lipids, glucose control, plus anything your GP recommends for your age and history). Do a CPR course and find out where the nearest defib is at your pool, track, gym, and local venues. Have the conversation with your training mates: who calls, who does CPR, where's the defib, what's the plan. Take the boring stuff seriously: sleep, alcohol, ultra-processed food, and stress load all matter more as you get older.   Some links from Nick: Book recommendation- “Motivation is P.E.A.R. shaped” by author and psychologist Simon Hartley.   http://www.yorkshireairambulance.org.uk http://www.suddencardiacarrestuk.org   Join the SWAT Inner Circle And if you want structure, accountability, and a tactical plan for staying strong, mobile, and resilient all year round, the SWAT Inner Circle is where you'll find the support to stay Battle Ready for life's adventures. CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION   Connect with me HERE: https://linktr.ee/simonward You can find links for the following channels - Website, Facebook, podcast, Instagram, YouTube   Email: Simon@thetriathloncoach.com Sign up for Simon's weekly newsletter Download Simon's Free ‘Battle Ready Lifestyle' Infographic — https://simon-ward.kit.com/battlereadylifestyle J

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SummaryIn this episode of AI in Action, hosts Maurie and Jim Beasley get into the intersection of artificial intelligence and the current state of grocery prices. They explore how AI can facilitate in-depth research into complex topics such as food inflation, regulatory impacts, and the dynamics of the food supply chain. Through engaging discussions, they highlight the importance of education in navigating these issues and the role of AI in enhancing our understanding of the world around us.TakeawaysAI can provide deeper insights into complex topics.Grocery prices are influenced by various factors including supply chain issues.Infographics can effectively communicate research findings.Education is crucial for understanding and utilizing AI.Price fixing in the food industry is a significant concern.The dynamics of food pricing can be likened to the rocket and feather analogy.Regulations can impact food prices and industry practices.AI tools can assist in research and information gathering.Understanding the food supply chain is essential for consumers.Systemic issues in food access need to be addressed. Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI and Personal Insights02:01 Deep Research and AI Reasoning04:41 Infographics and Visual Learning07:43 Understanding Grocery Inflation10:17 Factors Influencing Meat Prices13:15 The Role of Corporations in Pricing15:51 Debating Rigged vs. Real Systems18:48 The Impact of Natural Disasters on Prices21:35 Regulations and Their Effects on Pricing24:18 The Role of AI in Research and Education27:16 Conclusion and Call to Action34:21 businessTech-outro-low.wav

Welcome back. Part one was the foundations. This is the practical, straight-talking follow on where we get honest about what actually moves the needle over 50. We cover six actions that help you keep performance climbing while protecting recovery: less volume but better quality, HIIT done sensibly, reducing alcohol, daily creatine, the broken endurance run-walk approach, and regular health checks. The big themes (what this episode is really saying) Over 50, you do not need to train like a hero. You need to train with intent, recover properly, and stop letting the “small” lifestyle habits quietly sabotage the work. Punchy takeaways Less volume, better quality: stop collecting miles and start making sessions purposeful. HIIT matters for life, not just racing: keeping VO2 max and fast-twitch fibres buys you function later, not just fitness now. Choose safer ways to go hard: you can hit high heart rates on a bike, rower, swim, or loaded carries without risky sprinting. Alcohol is the sneaky recovery thief: it hits sleep, decisions, mood, and training quality more than most people admit. Creatine is not hype: it is well researched, supports muscle, and there is growing support for brain health and cognitive function too. Run-walk is not cheating: broken endurance is a strategy to stay consistent, hold form, manage heart rate, and finish stronger. Health checks are health-first performance: a short appointment now can prevent a long, messy problem later. One key quote “Hoping things are fine is not the same as knowing.”   Practical “pick one lever” challenge Do not try to do all of this at once. Pick one lever this week: reduce volume and sharpen key sessions add one HIIT session and recover properly cut alcohol back and watch what happens to sleep start daily creatine try a run-walk interval on a familiar route book a health check   SWAT Inner Circle If you want help applying all of this with proper structure, support, and a plan you can trust, the SWAT Inner Circle is the simplest way to stay consistent and stay Battle Ready.   Join the SWAT Inner Circle And if you want structure, accountability, and a tactical plan for staying strong, mobile, and resilient all year round, the SWAT Inner Circle is where you'll find the support to stay Battle Ready for life's adventures. CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION Connect with me HERE: https://linktr.ee/simonward You can find links for the following channels - Website, Facebook, podcast, Instagram, YouTube   Email: Simon@thetriathloncoach.com Sign up for Simon's weekly newsletter Sign up for Beth's weekly newsletter Download Simon's Free ‘Battle Ready Lifestyle' Infographic — https://simon-ward.kit.com/battlereadylifestyle   Join the Unstuck Collective – for Beth's weekly inspiration and coaching insights (not a chat group; replies welcome via DM).

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Tune into this episode of WELSTech for a master class in herding cats as we navigate a lively discussion of the MLC degree and certificate offerings for technology directors. There’s also a broad range of picks of the week, Martin’s Screens and Souls presentation from Leadership Conference, and some free Google training to discuss. The discussion Technology director – Martin and Sallie welcome our semi-regular edtech co-hosts, Dr. Rachel Feld and Jason Schmidt, along with yet another friend in the ed tech space, Dr. Bob Martens, Martin Luther College (MLC) Director of Information Technology. The discussion centers on the MLC Technology Director graduate degree program (a 30 credit MS Education Administration program) as well as two new certifications also offered by MLC in Education Technology Leadership and Technology Integration, each requiring 9 credits. Summed up as learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable, the three share how the program teaches edtech leadership skills needed to manage the many facets of the ever-changing edtech learning environment. Ministry resource CoSN K-12 Innovation Notebook LM summary – Infographic, Audio, Video Martin’s Leadership Conference presentation on Screens and Souls Picks of the week 100G LR4 Single-Mode Optical Module Water Reminder Smart Light Google Chrome Split View Pirate Ship Book of Concord Community feedback Free Google Certifications – Google Certified Educator Level 1 & 2 as well as Gemini Certified Educator and Gemini Certified student Get involved Add comments Send us an e-mail welstech@wels.net Join the WELSTech community: WELSTech Google Group WELSTech on Facebook WELSTech on Pinterest WELSTech on Instagram Add to the WELSTech wiki welstechwiki.gapps.wels.net Contribute to the #WELSTech Twitter conversation Follow us on Twitter – welstech, mspriggs and salliedraper Share with the Diigo group welstech

Tune into this episode of WELSTech for a master class in herding cats as we navigate a lively discussion of the MLC degree and certificate offerings for technology directors. There’s also a broad range of picks of the week, Martin’s Screens and Souls presentation from Leadership Conference, and some free Google training to discuss. The discussion Technology director – Martin and Sallie welcome our semi-regular edtech co-hosts, Dr. Rachel Feld and Jason Schmidt, along with yet another friend in the ed tech space, Dr. Bob Martens, Martin Luther College (MLC) Director of Information Technology. The discussion centers on the MLC Technology Director graduate degree program (a 30 credit MS Education Administration program) as well as two new certifications also offered by MLC in Education Technology Leadership and Technology Integration, each requiring 9 credits. Summed up as learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable, the three share how the program teaches edtech leadership skills needed to manage the many facets of the ever-changing edtech learning environment. Ministry resource CoSN K-12 Innovation Notebook LM summary – Infographic, Audio, Video Martin’s Leadership Conference presentation on Screens and Souls Picks of the week 100G LR4 Single-Mode Optical Module Water Reminder Smart Light Google Chrome Split View Pirate Ship Book of Concord Community feedback Free Google Certifications – Google Certified Educator Level 1 & 2 as well as Gemini Certified Educator and Gemini Certified student Get involved Add comments Send us an e-mail welstech@wels.net Join the WELSTech community: WELSTech Google Group WELSTech on Facebook WELSTech on Pinterest WELSTech on Instagram Add to the WELSTech wiki welstechwiki.gapps.wels.net Contribute to the #WELSTech Twitter conversation Follow us on Twitter – welstech, mspriggs and salliedraper Share with the Diigo group welstech

This week is part one of a two-parter where Beth and I strip things right back to the foundations that keep you training well, feeling good, and staying properly capable as the years tick on. No gimmicks, no hero sessions, and definitely no “smash yourself then need a week off” nonsense. We cover five core actions that make everything else work: regular strength training that you can actually stick to, doing something that challenges your brain (not just your body), sorting your sleep so recovery is no longer optional, eating enough protein to support muscle and healthspan, and building stability and balance so you move well now and stay upright later. Simple stuff, but it is the simple stuff that most people skip. Part two will take it on from there with less volume, more smart intensity, alcohol, creatine, broken endurance running, and health checks. 5 key takeaways  Strength training should be regular and progressive, not a weekly punishment session that leaves you sore and inconsistent. Training your brain means learning new skills (bonus points if it's social), not just repeating the same puzzles forever. Better sleep is your cheapest performance enhancer, and small habit changes beat overthinking it. Most active over-50s need more protein than they think, spread across the day, not crammed into one meal. Stability and balance are both performance tools and long-term “life insurance”, so test them and train them. One key sentence from the episode: Strength Training - “You do not need to be sore for it to be working”.   Join the SWAT Inner Circle And if you want structure, accountability, and a tactical plan for staying strong, mobile, and resilient all year round, the SWAT Inner Circle is where you'll find the support to stay Battle Ready for life's adventures. CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION   Connect with me HERE: https://linktr.ee/simonward You can find links for the following channels - Website, Facebook, podcast, Instagram, YouTube Email: Simon@thetriathloncoach.com Sign up for Simon's weekly newsletter Download Simon's Free ‘Battle Ready Lifestyle' Infographic — https://simon-ward.kit.com/battlereadylifestyle

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What Dreams May ComeBreeze through your next visit for insomnia. Learn how to comfortably approach insomnia and optimize sleep. We touch on specifics such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia or the effects of various sleep-related drugs/supplements, and how to taper down from them. We are joined by Ashley E. Mason, PhD (UCSF).Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Case Understanding patient's goals Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia Stimulus control Sleep Hygiene Time-in-bed restriction Impact of different medications/substances on sleep Tapering off medications Outro Credits Producer and Writer: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Producer, Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover art: Edison Jyang, MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Sai S Achi, MD, MBA, FACP Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Ashley E. Mason, PhD DisclosuresDr. Mason has disclosed the following:Financial Relationships: Evolve Global, consulting fee and stock options; Oura Health, consulting fee.The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: FIGSTake 15% off your first order at Wearfigs.com with the code FIGSRX.Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.  Sponsor: Mint Mobile Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at mintmobile.com/CURB. 

Kicking off 2026, let's cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters: edtech tools that can genuinely move the needle for educators. Rather than chasing trends or shiny new platforms, this episode is about intentional, practical technology use that supports feedback, collaboration, creativity, engagement, organization, and student voice.#EdTech Thought: Shrinking the Engagement GapThe episode tackles the growing disconnect between students' highly interactive digital lives outside of school and the passive digital experiences they often encounter in classrooms.Chris challenges the idea that more screen time equals more engagement and introduces the 80/20 Producer Strategy:For every 80% of the time students spend consuming informationEnsure at least 20% is spent creating something with value beyond the gradebookThe core message:Engagement in 2026 isn't about flashy tools. It's about student agency. When students create, design, build, and solve real problems, the engagement gap begins to close.Six Tools to Level Up in 2026#1 Mote — Rethinking FeedbackFeedback is essential but time-consuming. Mote allows educators to leave quick voice comments directly inside Google Docs, Slides, and LMS platforms.Why it matters:Faster than typingMore personal and humanAccessible through audio + transcriptionLevel-Up Question:Where in your workflow could your voice be more effective than your keyboard?#2 FigJam — Making Thinking VisibleFigJam is a collaborative digital whiteboard that turns learning into an active, visible process.Use it to:Brainstorm and organize ideasCapture student thinking in real timeSupport collaboration for both synchronous and asynchronous workLevel-Up Question:How often do students visually share their thinking before submitting a final product?#3 Canva — Creativity That CommunicatesCanva has evolved into a full creation and communication platform, allowing students to demonstrate learning visually and professionally.Classroom possibilities include:Infographics and explainer visualsDigital portfoliosEthical media creation and storytellingLevel-Up Question:Are students creating content — or just consuming it?#4 Curipod, Pear Deck & Nearpod — Real-Time EngagementThese tools transform traditional presentations into interactive learning experiences through polls, questions, and formative checks.Why they work:Immediate insight into student understandingNo extra gradingIncreased accountability without pressureLevel-Up Question:How often do you

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Welcome back, this is part two of our protein mini-series with Dr Jules Strauss. Part two is the no-nonsense version. Less theory, more ‘do this'. Jules and I turn protein into a simple daily system for busy endurance athletes: how to spread it across the day, why breakfast and lunch are where most people miss easy gains, when shakes are actually useful, and what the truth is about that post-session ‘window What we cover What “1.5-2.0 g per kg” looks like in real food Why most people under-do protein at breakfast and over-do it at dinner. A simple way to build meals “Protein first”, then build the meal around it. Make breakfast and lunch count Easy upgrades to porridge, yoghurt bowls, eggs, fish tins, and grab-and-go meals. Meal prep without becoming a full-time chef The “go-to meal” approach and why repetition can be a feature, not a flaw. Supplements and quality Whole foods first, supplements to top up, and why athletes should look for batch-tested options. The post-workout window Useful, but not panic stations. Context matters (session length, depletion, and how soon you train again). Chocolate milk as a recovery option Old-school, practical, and surprisingly effective. Who should be cautious with high protein? Mainly those with existing kidney issues, who should follow medical guidance. Protein and periodisation Carbs get periodised. Protein stays foundational. Five practical takeaways Set your number: know your daily protein target for your body weight and age. Protein at every meal (and snack if needed): stop leaving it all for dinner. Build meals from the protein source first: then add carbs, colour, and flavour around it. Keep it simple: 5-7 repeatable meals beats chaos and good intentions. Prep once, benefit all week: small batch cooking beats daily decision fatigue. Quote to steal “Think about building your meal out from the protein source rather than the carbohydrate source.” J Listener action Pick two high-protein breakfasts you actually enjoy and rotate them for the next 14 days. Do a quick audit: are you getting a meaningful protein hit at breakfast and lunch, or are you relying on dinner to save you? Jules - Protein audio_otter_ai Connect with Dr. Jules Strauss: Website: totalendurancenutrition.com Instagram: @drjulesstrauss_nutritionist   Resources recommended by Jules Beyond muscle hypertrophy. Why dietary protein is important for endurance athletes   Join the SWAT Inner Circle   And if you want structure, accountability, and a tactical plan for staying strong, mobile, and resilient all year round, the SWAT Inner Circle is where you'll find the support to stay Battle Ready for life's adventures. CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION   Connect with me HERE: https://linktr.ee/simonward You can find links for the following channels - Website, Facebook, podcast, Instagram, YouTube   Email: Simon@thetriathloncoach.com Sign up for Simon's weekly newsletter Sign up for Beth's weekly newsletter Download Simon's Free ‘Battle Ready Lifestyle' Infographic — https://simon-ward.kit.com/battlereadylifestyle Join the Unstuck Collective – for Beth's weekly inspiration and coaching insights (not a chat group; replies welcome via DM).

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Thank you At EAGx Amsterdam, I shared most of this as a talk. I was afraid I'd run out of time, so I decided to do things backwards and start with the thank you. I did not want to miss the most important thing. Since I might lose you halfway reading this long and personal piece, I decided to keep this order. The EA community creates a space that makes it easier to donate and to live my values—and to be okay with living in this world. It normalizes caring about effectiveness and spreadsheets, provides frameworks and research and feedback. This community makes me feel less alone in trying to navigate the absurdity and burden of existence. My Story, Not Yours I am assuming that anything I do is determined by luck and circumstance, nature and nurture. Therefore, one way to explain why I donate is to show you some of those things. This is personal; my story might not be applicable or relatable to you. I'm not sure there's anything practical you can learn from it. But maybe my experience raises questions that help you in your giving journey. First I'll tell you about my life [...] ---Outline:(00:10) Thank you(00:53) My Story, Not Yours(01:39) My life(08:01) I donate because it helps others(08:17) It's my responsibility to do something(09:23) I should do good responsibly(10:20) I donate because it helps me(10:30) Retail Therapy Donation Therapy Effective Giving(12:39) Convenience of effective giving(14:06) This is how I can live the lives I wont get to live(15:16) How I Donate --- First published: December 31st, 2026 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/bRMQB85KXz6uzqXkf/why-i-donate-a-personal-story --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:

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Show notes / PDF, Infographic, Detailed Chapter-by-Chapter Audiobook Summary, Animated Book Summary / Free Audiobook Audiobook Summary of The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun Life gets busy. Has The Happiness Project been gathering dust on your bookshelf? Instead, learn some of the key ideas now. We're scratching the surface here. If you don't already have the book, order the book or get the audiobook for free on Amazon to learn the juicy details. ⁠The Happiness Project⁠ covers a year of Gretchen Rubin's pursuit of what she wants to obtain from life: happiness. Therefore, as a form of scientific research, she spent a whole year trying to maximize her degree of happiness. For each month, she allocated herself tasks to engage with that she believed would make her happier. The Happiness Project summarizes the tasks that worked for her so you can also follow your own happiness project. ⁠Gretchen Rubin⁠ is a writer on subjects of habits, happiness, and human nature. She is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Better Than Before, Happier at Home, and The Happiness Project. Rubin's books have sold more than two million print and online copies worldwide in over thirty languages. On her daily blog, GretchenRubin.com, she reports on her adventures in pursuit of habits and happiness. On her weekly podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin, she discusses good habits and happiness with her sister Elizabeth Craft, a Los Angeles-based television writer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm gonna do a little series here called "The Inches Are All Around Us," and in this series, at least to start, all of the inches I'm gonna mention are full-on administrative waste—waste that is particularly egregious because it has nothing to do with patient care. That's why when Shane Cerone said, "The inches are all around us" in episode 492 about hospitals and hospital prices, I really perked up. Because by fixing this friction, this administrative waste, we can actually improve patient care and reduce costs simultaneously. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. Along these same lines, I have also heard Zack Cooper, PhD, talk about the 1% steps to healthcare reform project, where he's like, look, find 10 or 30 or whatever 1% problems, and you'll probably transform healthcare faster than if you're trying to find a 10% or 30% solution. So, same idea. And finding these inches, these 1 percents, even in and of themselves, it's big dollars when it comes to how much the U.S. spends on healthcare, which is, by the way, projected to reach $5.6 trillion in 2025, according to NHE (National Health Expenditure) projections from federal actuaries. So, I decided to go on a bit of a quest for these inches—you know, get a bead on where they may be nestled for anyone looking on behalf of their plan or their country or their state maybe. To this end, also recall or be aware of the episode with David Scheinker, PhD (EP363). But David Scheinker in that episode gets into how much every industry pays something like 2% to administer a transaction. But in healthcare, the provider pays something like 14%, and the payer pays another 14% to submit and get paid for a claim, which is healthcare for a transaction. Don't get me wrong, it's the plan sponsors such as self-insured employers, members, and USA taxpayers who are ultimately paying for those two 14 percents. So that 28% of full-on administrative costs—most of which, we could agree, could go away and probably be better for patients, not worse—this, too, is coming out of the pockets of the ultimate purchasers of healthcare. Those costs are getting passed along. I say all this to say, to kick off this "the inches are all around us" exploration, I wanted to dig in a little more specifically into what goes on during these aforementioned transactions (ie, what this life of a claim kind of, like, looks like on the ground). I wanted to start here because, yeah, we haven't done this before; and this exploration is gonna continue into next week because we're gonna dip heavy into clearinghouses with Zack Kanter and what they do all day. And then after that, I'm talking payment integrity programs. I'm talking prepayment review programs with Mark Noel, because you know what? Employers don't wanna be bringing a knife to a gunfight. And I realized in the course of these conversations that any self-insured plan sponsor that is not doing, for real, payment integrity programs, for real, prepayment review, post-payment review.  I'm getting ahead of myself, but when you listen to the show next week with Zack Kanter, you will so totally see what I mean. Today, as I mentioned earlier, I am speaking with Mark Newman, who is the CEO and founder of Nomi Health. Nomi aims to simplify the act of buying and paying for healthcare for self-insured employers. Look 'em up if that sounds intriguing. I also do need to thank Nomi Health for so generously offering to donate to RHV to cover the expenses of producing this episode. So, thank you so much to Nomi Health. Okay, lastly here, just to set the basic framework for this conversation that follows, Mark gets into two main revelations, reasons that kind of sit behind all a large part of the waste and friction in healthcare transactions. Again, otherwise known as a claim getting paid. And these two reasons are data isn't data isn't data. In other words, as a claim moves through the system to different stakeholders, the data starts to change and morph and come and go. Different people have different use cases for that data, so it starts to get added and subtracted, but nobody really has the universal level to tote up the difference in any organized fashion. So, we talk about that first. Then Mark Newman doubles down with another reason for the friction and waste. Here's the second revelation: A dollar isn't a dollar isn't a dollar. And same kind of rules apply here. A plan sponsor might spend a dollar and, yeah, is that dollar spent or is that dollar accrued to spend? Which is kind of wonky, but also relevant. And if you didn't understand that, we'll get to it. And then just because a dollar gets spent doesn't mean the provider gets that dollar. And by the way, I don't just mean, oh, there's spread pricing. How shocking. I mean that a plan sponsor could roll up to a hospital and say, "We spent $10 million last year," and the hospital could say, "No, you didn't. You only spent five." And spoiler alert, in this case, it's not about spread pricing, although it might be. It's also about how much was the member responsibility that the members didn't pay. So, a dollar is not a dollar for a whole bunch of different reasons. This podcast is sponsored by Aventria Health Group, and today, it's also sponsored by Nomi Health. Also mentioned in this episode are Nomi Health; Shane Cerone; Zack Cooper, PhD; David Scheinker, PhD; Zack Kanter; Mark Noel; Aventria Health Group; Preston Alexander; Eric Bricker, MD; Sam Flanders, MD; Andrew Tsang; Sandra Raup; Stan Schwartz, MD; ZERO.health; Cristin Dickerson, MD; and Matt Christensen. For a list of healthcare industry acronyms and terms that may be unfamiliar to you, click here.   You can learn more at nomihealth.com or reach out to Mark at mark@nomihealth.com. You can also follow Mark and Nomi Health on LinkedIn.   Mark Newman is the co-founder and CEO of Nomi Health, on a mission to rebuild America's healthcare system to serve all stakeholders: providers, employers, and patients. A recognized healthcare innovator and entrepreneur, Mark previously founded and built HireVue into the world's largest provider of AI-driven talent assessment solutions before its acquisition by the Carlyle Group. His commitment to improving the healthcare system stems from a desire to address systemic issues that have long plagued the industry. Under his leadership since its inception in 2019, Nomi Health has focused on creating a more direct and transparent healthcare experience: reducing an organization's spend by over 30% per patient while increasing a provider's payments. Through Nomi Health, Mark continues to advocate for a more efficient, service-centered approach to healthcare that prioritizes known costs for employers, zero out of pocket for patients, and near-real-time payments for providers.   06:48 What is actionable to know about the life of a claim? 08:14 How data can change as it moves through the claims process. 11:45 Why a dollar isn't a dollar in healthcare. 18:50 Why employers are actually paying more than a dollar to access a dollar of healthcare (the medical loss ratio). 21:54 Why cutting out the "friction" is actually better for employees and members. 22:48  EP482 with Preston Alexander. 22:50 EP472 with Eric Bricker, MD. 23:36  EP490 and EP492 with Sam Flanders, MD, and Shane Cerone. 23:53 Infographic by Andrew Tsang showing 27 streams of income. 26:53 How do we fix these issues? 28:05 LinkedIn comment from Sandra Raup. 28:59 How Nomi Health is experimenting with a no co-payment, no deductible model. 31:29 INBW42 with Stacey on moral hazard. 32:26 EP486 with Stan Schwartz, MD. 32:31  EP485 with Cristin Dickerson, MD. 32:56 The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen. 34:55 How does Nomi Health work with and help employers?   You can learn more at nomihealth.com or reach out to Mark at mark@nomihealth.com. You can also follow Mark and Nomi Health on LinkedIn.   @markhirevue discusses #plansponsor #healthspend and #clinicalorg pay on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #financialhealth #patientoutcomes #primarycare #digitalhealth #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Stacey Richter (INBW45), Stacey Richter (INBW44), Marilyn Bartlett (Encore! EP450), Dr Mick Connors, Sarah Emond (EP494), Sarah Emond (Bonus Episode), Stacey Richter (INBW43), Olivia Ross (Take Two: EP240), John Quinn

Protein is having a moment, but the internet has turned it into a shouting match. In part one, I'm joined by performance nutritionist Dr Jules Strauss to cut through the noise and give you a clear framework. We start with the standard “recommended daily allowance” and quickly get into what actually matters for endurance athletes and masters athletes: muscle maintenance, recovery, quality of life, and staying strong enough to keep doing the stuff you love for decades. What we cover The RDA vs athlete reality       Why 0.8-1.0 g per kg is a general population target, not an “optimal for performance” target. How much protein do endurance athletes need? Typical ranges for endurance athletes and how masters athletes may benefit from the higher end. Anabolic resistance (ageing and protein) Why older athletes may need a bigger protein dose per meal to stimulate muscle protein synthesis. J Strength training plus protein is the power combo Why lifting and protein work better together than either one alone. Sarcopenia and healthspan Muscle loss is not just a “gym issue”. It is independence, falls risk, and quality of life. Protein quality, plant vs animal, and what actually matters The truth: differences exist, but you can thrive on multiple approaches if you plan properly. Too much protein, kidney worries, and what happens to the excess Where the sensible upper limits sit for endurance athletes. Protein and fat loss Why protein can help appetite and muscle retention in a calorie deficit, but it is not magic. Key takeaways If you are an endurance athlete, the RDA is a floor, not a target. As you age, you may need more protein per meal to get the same muscle-building signal. Protein plus resistance training is one of the best “anti-rust” strategies going. Plant-based can work brilliantly, but it needs more planning to cover bases like essential amino acids and leucine. More is not always better. Most endurance athletes do not need to live at extreme intakes. Key quote regarding the RDA numbers “Those numbers are about survival rather than thriving or optimal performance.”   Listener action Work out your daily protein target and write it down (especially if you are over 45). Add one simple rule: protein at every meal. Breakfast is usually where people fall apart.   Connect with Dr. Jules Strauss: Website: totalendurancenutrition.com Instagram: @drjulesstrauss_nutritionist Resources recommended by Jules Beyond muscle hypertrophy. Why dietary protein is important for endurance athletes   Join the SWAT Inner Circle And if you want structure, accountability, and a tactical plan for staying strong, mobile, and resilient all year round, the SWAT Inner Circle is where you'll find the support to stay Battle Ready for life's adventures. CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION   Connect with me HERE: https://linktr.ee/simonward Including links for - Website, Facebook, podcast, Instagram, YouTube   Check out my Instagram  and YouTube  channel Website: www.simonward.co.uk Email: Simon@thetriathloncoach.com Sign up for Simon's weekly newsletter Sign up for Beth's weekly newsletter Download Simon's Free ‘Battle Ready Lifestyle' Infographic — https://simon-ward.kit.com/battlereadylifestyle Join the Unstuck Collective – for Beth's weekly inspiration and coaching insights (not a chat group; replies welcome via DM).

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Beth and Simon wrap up 2025 with an honest look at what worked, what didn't, and what they're taking into 2026. Beth reflects on Ironman Austria, the post race dip, and how winter darkness can drain motivation (and how a certain guide dog has helped). Simon shares how the Battle Ready philosophy shaped his year, proving you can tackle big adventures without living in massive training volumes. In this episode Beth's Ironman Austria reflections and post race burnout Why UK winter can crush motivation, and how three weeks in California changed everything The Chevin Chase on Boxing Day: a muddy reminder you can still perform without perfect prep Simon's Battle Ready year: consistent training, fewer extremes, and still ticking off big goals Big habits that matter: strength, protein, sleep, and drinking less during the week 2026 plans: ultra trail running, potential 70.3 options, gravel adventures, and maybe a long swim   Podcasts Beth - Post Ironman Austria reflections Simon - Post Centurion and Bosphorous swim reflections Outlaw Middle with extended cut offs Takeaway Consistency beats heroics. Stay Battle Ready with sustainable training, solid habits, and a life that still has room for adventures. See you next week (or next year).   Join the SWAT Inner Circle And if you want structure, accountability, and a tactical plan for staying strong, mobile, and resilient all year round, the SWAT Inner Circle is where you'll find the support to stay Battle Ready for life's adventures. CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION   Connect with me HERE: You can find link for the following channels - Website, Facebook, podcast, Instagram, YouTube   Check out my Instagram  and YouTube  channel Website: www.simonward.co.uk Email: Simon@thetriathloncoach.com Sign up for Simon's weekly newsletter Sign up for Beth's weekly newsletter Download Simon's Free ‘Battle Ready Lifestyle' Infographic — https://simon-ward.kit.com/battlereadylifestyle   Join the Unstuck Collective – for Beth's weekly inspiration and coaching insights (not a chat group; replies welcome via DM).  

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Master cardiovascular disease prevention! Learn how to apply the new PREVENT risk calculator, use the CPR framework for risk reclassification, and interpret ApoB and Lp(a) in modern lipid management. We're joined by Dr. Laurence Sperling to break down what's new in ASCVD risk assessment and prevention. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Case 1 from Kashlak  Risk assessment framework ApoB and Non-HDL cholesterol Lipoprotein(a) and its importance The PREVENT risk score and its implications Statins and other lipid lowering therapies The role of diet and lifestyle in lipid management Case 2 from Kashlak Familial Hypercholesterolemia diagnosis and management Key takeaways Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Shownotes, Infographic, and Cover art: Ben Furman, MPH  Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Laurence Sperling, MD  Disclosures Dr. Sperling reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute If you want to learn more about what the Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute is doing and to nominate someone for the Clinical Excellence Award—you can check them out today. Visit bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu. Sponsor: Grammarly  Sign up for FREE and experience how Grammarly can elevate your professional writing from start to finish. Visit Grammarly.com/podcast.  Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Use promo code Curb30 to get 30% off all online courses and webcast. Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders to learn more. Sponsor: Freed Use code: CURB50 to get $50 off your first month when you subscribe!

In episode 495 titled 'Wait. Flip that. A Crazy Revelation I Had About Trying to Fix US Healthcare,' host Stacey Richter speaks with Dr. Mick Connors, an emergency room pediatrician and healthcare entrepreneur, about a groundbreaking insight into the US healthcare system.  They discuss the paramount need to flip the way healthcare costs and outcomes are measured: moving towards unit-level cost accounting and whole-patient or whole-community outcomes assessment. The episode delves into the fundamental pitfalls of the current healthcare structure, emphasizing the misalignment between cost aggregation and patient-level outcome measurements. They explore the challenges faced by physicians in the current system, the role of investor mindsets, and the importance of dyad leadership and mission-driven practices to improve overall healthcare value. === LINKS ===

Transform your approach to menopause care with the latest evidence and expert insights you can use tomorrow. Learn how to move beyond outdated WHI-era fears and confidently prescribe individualized, effective hormonal therapies. We're joined by urologist and sexual medicine specialist Dr Rachel Rubin (@DrRachelRubin), who brings clarity, practicality, and a fresh perspective to this rapidly evolving field. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Case Shifting care for menopause WHI/black box warning labels What makes you nervous? Local vaginal treatments Progesterone therapy Estrogen therapy Testosterone therapy Perimenopause Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Molly Heublein MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Molly Heublein MD Reviewer: Leah Witt MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Rachel Rubin MD Disclosures Dr. Rachel Rubin reports financial support from Sprout Pharmaceuticals . The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.  Sponsor: Aura Frames  For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code CURB at checkout.  Sponsor: Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute If you want to learn more about what the Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute is doing and to nominate someone for the Clinical Excellence Award visit bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu. Sponsor: Mint Mobile   Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at MINTMOBILE.com/CURB.  Sponsor: Panacea Financial Visit bit.ly/PFCURB to connect with a physician-focused banker and get your finances  moving in the right direction

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