Podcasts about Integration

Avoidance works. That's the problem. Every time you dodge the hard thing, the relief is real—and so is the price you don't see coming. In this final episode of the series on avoidance, Dr. Greg makes the case that the way out isn't escape or a burst of willpower, but presence: staying in the room one second longer than you want to, and letting God meet you in the mess you were trying to hide. Key Topics: Why the relief avoidance gives you is exactly what keeps you stuck Why good therapy and mentorship refuse to hand you advice—and why that's what actually heals How even "staying present" can quietly become one more way to avoid what's surfacing Why healing works like a bruise, not a breakthrough—slow, at its own pace, and impossible to rush What to do the moment the wall goes up: stay in the room one second longer than you want to Why God doesn't wait at the finish line of your healing, but walks through the locked door to meet you in it Learn More: Presence Virtual Retreat: As a gift to listeners of Being Human, we're offering two full months free. Use code BHVRTRIAL at checkout to begin. The Retreat is a monthly subscription that brings together faith and psychology to help you overcome anxiety, quiet negative thought patterns, and live as if you truly believe in a God who loves you. Your first two months are completely free; after that, it continues at $17/month, and you're free to cancel anytime.  Stay connected — join our newsletter Join us at the Summit of Integration this October in Dallas Watch Being Human on YouTube – Watch the full video archive of the Being Human podcast Previous episodes in this series on Avoidance: Ep. #286: A Mental Tug of War: Inside the Avoidant Mind and the Burden of Being Known Ep. #287: We Are Not Robots: Why Connection Is Not Optional for Human Flourishing Ep. #288: Why "Everything Happens for a Reason" Isn't Working: The Holy Words We Use to Avoid Healing Start of the Being Human series on the Antisocial Defense Patterns: Ep. #281: Control or Be Controlled: The Devastating Wounds Behind Antisocial Behavioral Patterns Start of the Being Human series on the Borderline Defense Patterns: Ep. #269: BORDERLINE: The Push-Pull Between a Fear of Abandonment and Annihilation Start of the Being Human series on the Histrionic Defense Patterns: Ep. #274: To Be Loved Is to Perform: Inside the Histrionic Compulsion for Attention and Validation Start of the Being Human series on the Dependent Defense Patterns: Ep. #265: Jerry Maguire, Gollum, and the Fear of Not Existing Start of the Being Human series on the Narcissistic Defense Patterns: Ep. #261: Narcissism and the Terror of Being Ordinary Previous episodes on parts work (IFS): Ep. #34: A New Theory! w/ a Catholic Lens Ep. #35: Why Do I Feel Like I Have Conflicting Thoughts? w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski Need help? Schedule a free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our Certification in Professional Accompaniment Follow Us on Socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn

Send us a Positive Review!In this episode Valerie tackles a seemingly contradictory pair of claims: The LDS church is experiencing record-breaking growth! The LDS church is experiencing record-breaking defection! Is one narrative simply not true? Interestingly, the answer is no, both narratives are true. Join Val as she unpacks these seemingly contradictory claims & breaks down how these claims reflect specific kinds of data collection.  She also explores how these narratives are tracking two different demographics of people in different stages of faith and consciousness development.Valerie's hope in episodes like this is to shine a light on normative human growth & development in the context of faith and to illustrate how the churches that do not understand or believe in stages of faith development only serve populations in [important but] earlier stages of growth & pathologize those in later stages, causing ever increasing levels of family fractures and institutional defection. PS: to read more & see the data, pick up a copy of download the book Torn: Why People We Love are Leaving the Church and What We Can Learn from Them by Jeff Strong, linked HERE.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and Series Setup02:45 Two Conflicting Narratives04:16 Record Baptisms Data06:17 Disaffiliation Statistics12:01 Both And Explanation14:03 Three LDS Demographics14:21 Active Core Strengths17:58 Disaffiliated Core Growth22:30 Never Fully Affiliated26:11 Stages of Faith Framework29:26 Attachment Stage Church Fit31:02 Differentiation and Homelessness41:44 Integration and Compassion44:20 Closing ReflectionsSupport the showStories of Healing: Live Event July 30th in SLCSupport the showListen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODESFriday Episodes Annual Access $89Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10Valerie's Support & Processing GroupsGift a ScholarshipDownload Free ResourcesVisit our Website

Kyle and Joe interview Rachel Turetzky & Douglas S. Wingate about their perspectives on the WilsonLeary 8 Circuit Model of consciousness. They recently released a CE approved program on Psychedelic Education Center to train therapists on this model and how to integrate the 8 Circuit Model into your clinical therapy practice. In this episode: Maybe Day and maybe logic: Honoring Robert Anton Wilson and learning to hold beliefs, models, and interpretations more lightly Reality tunnels: How biology, experience, culture, and conditioning filter our perception of reality Robert Anton Wilson's legacy: Guerrilla ontology, stand-up philosophy, Prometheus Rising, and using humor to destabilize rigid beliefs Timothy Leary beyond the caricature: His early work in psychology, the development of the Eight-Circuit Model, and the parts of his intellectual legacy that are often overlooked The first four circuits: Bodily safety, emotional territory, language and symbolic thinking, and social and relational conditioning The upper circuits: Sensory and somatic intelligence, metacognition, archetypal and transpersonal experience, and unitive states of consciousness Metaprogramming: Identifying the beliefs, imprints, and automatic patterns shaping our lives—and developing the capacity to revise them Circuit Zero and Stanislav Grof: Prenatal and perinatal experience, the basic perinatal matrices, and the lasting influence of early development Normalizing unusual experiences: Archetypal encounters, ancestral material, entities, out-of-body experiences, synchronicities, and other phenomena that conventional psychology may struggle to interpret Psychedelics and re-imprinting: How expanded states may loosen entrenched developmental patterns and create opportunities for psychological change Pleasure as therapeutic material: Anhedonia, chronic survival states, the "hedonic intelligence" of Circuit Five, and learning to experience joy without treating it as a distraction from the work Clinical applications: Using the model during psychedelic preparation to identify intentions, developmental imprints, and material that may emerge Medicine and dosage selection: How MDMA, ketamine, psilocybin, LSD, and 5-MeO-DMT may produce different experiences depending on the intention and dose Integration and verticality: Grounding expansive, archetypal, or unitive experiences through the body, emotions, relationships, and everyday life Chapel Perilous: Understanding destabilizing experiences, ontological shock, spiritual emergencies, and the process of reconstructing meaning afterward Beyond psychedelics: Connections with yoga, meditation, occult practice, Chinese medicine, chakra systems, and other psychospiritual traditions The new course: The structure of The Eight-Circuit Model of Consciousness: An Integrative Framework for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, including its 14 lessons, practical exercises, assessments, certification, and continuing-education options

Most electric vehicles spend nearly all of their lives parked, doing nothing. But under the hood of those idle cars, a massive store of energy sits untapped. The Kia EV9, for instance, holds a 100-kilowatt-hour battery—which is equivalent to about seven home backup batteries—just waiting to be utilized. Yet despite this enormous potential, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology has remained mostly limited to small-scale pilot programs for decades. But with advanced tech hitting the market, that could soon change. In this episode, Shayle sits down with Steve Letendre, senior advisor at the Vehicle-Grid Integration Council and editor of V2G News, to explore why the V2G revolution is finally moving from concept to reality. They break down the technical battle between AC and DC architectures, tackle the looming questions around battery degradation and warranties, and debate the business models that will finally convince everyday drivers to plug their cars back into the grid. Shayle and Steve discuss topics like: - The unused energy capacity hidden in parked EVs - The technical debate, cost trade-offs, and hardware differences between off-board power conversion (DC architecture) and on-board power conversion (AC architecture). - Current compatible EV options, including the Nissan Leaf, Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Kia EV9 - The high upfront cost of V2G systems - Consumers' fears regarding whether discharging power to the grid will ruin their EV batteries or void manufacturer warranties. - Streamlining the V2G enrollment process via VPP programs or at point-of-sale - How financing can unlock mass V2G adoption Resources Catalyst: Repurposing EV batteries for grid storage Catalyst: How China is reshaping the global auto market Catalyst: Enter the electric supercycle Latitude Media: Electric Era is turning its EV-charging tech into a data center power play Latitude Media: The future of optimized EV charging Credits: Hosted by Shayle Kann. Produced and edited by Max Savage Levenson. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is our executive editor. This episode of Catalyst is brought to you by ENGIE, the smarter energy supplier. ENGIE doesn't just provide the power to run your business — they supply the energy to move it forward, with reliable, flexible solutions built for what's next. Learn more at ⁠engieresources.com⁠. Catalyst is brought to you by EnergyHub. Peak season puts every grid to the test — and the utilities that pass are the ones that built flexible capacity before they needed it. EnergyHub works with more than 170 utilities to coordinate 2.5 million devices and 3.4 gigawatts of dispatchable flexibility through a single platform designed to perform when it counts most. See what that looks like at ⁠EnergyHub.com⁠.  Catalyst is brought to you by Bloom Energy. Bloom Energy fuel cells deliver affordable, ultra-reliable onsite power for hospitals, utilities, and data centers – at speed and at scale. Learn more by visiting⁠ ⁠⁠BloomEnergy.com⁠.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.

"Offer it up." "I've forgiven them." "Everything happens for a reason." Every one of them is true—and every one can become a way to avoid the healing God is actually offering. In this episode, Dr. Greg names spiritual bypassing: using prayer, devotion, and even good theology to step around grief, anger, and the wounds still waiting underneath. He explains why grace builds on nature, and why God heals only the humanity we're willing to bring into the light. Key Topics: Why the one escape nobody warns you about is the one everyone applauds: prayer, retreats, "offering it up" How "I've already forgiven them" can be completely true and still leave the same wound bleeding for years Why "I'm still discerning" is sometimes just stalling with a halo on it How taking Mary or Joseph as your parent can heal a wound—or quietly become the reason you never grieve the one you actually had Why the anger you keep spiritualizing away might be the exact thing you most need to listen to Why you can pray for years, go to confession after confession, and still land in the same cycle—and what that finally reveals Learn More: Stay connected — join our newsletter Join us at the Summit of Integration this October in Dallas Online presentation on anxiety: Learn the "secret" Dr. Greg holds back in this episode—that the anxiety itself isn't the problem  Presence Virtual Retreat: Practice the presence of God and trustful surrender  Integrated Life app: Bring every part of yourself into the light—JP2's meaning of integration  State of the Institute replay: Hear the massive "Year of JP2" news The Personalist Cure: Dr. Greg's book on John Paul II's philosophy and its role in psychology Person and Act: St. John Paul II's (Karol Wojtyła's) philosophical work on integration and the acting person, referenced in this episode Our God's Brother: St. John Paul II's (Karol Wojtyła's) play about Brother Albert  Previous episodes in this series on Avoidance: Ep. #286: A Mental Tug of War: Inside the Avoidant Mind and the Burden of Being Known Ep. #287: We Are Not Robots: Why Connection Is Not Optional for Human Flourishing Start of the Being Human series on the Antisocial Defense Patterns: Ep. #281: Control or Be Controlled: The Devastating Wounds Behind Antisocial Behavioral Patterns Start of the Being Human series on the Histrionic Defense Patterns: Ep. #274: To Be Loved Is to Perform: Inside the Histrionic Compulsion for Attention and Validation Start of the Being Human series on the Borderline Defense Patterns: Ep. #269: BORDERLINE: The Push-Pull Between a Fear of Abandonment and Annihilation Start of the Being Human series on the Dependent Defense Patterns: Ep. #265: Jerry Maguire, Gollum, and the Fear of Not Existing Start of the Being Human series on the Narcissistic Defense Patterns: Ep. #261: Narcissism and the Terror of Being Ordinary Previous episodes on parts work (IFS): Ep. #34: A New Theory! w/ a Catholic Lens Ep. #35: Why Do I Feel Like I Have Conflicting Thoughts? w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski Need help? Schedule a free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our Certification in Professional Accompaniment Follow Us on Socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn

Vertical merger review has long rested on the principle that competitive harm is most likely when a merged firm has both the ability and incentive to foreclose rivals, yet courts and enforcers often struggle to establish that harm empirically. But can potentially anticompetitive vertical integrations be screened in advance using observable market characteristics? Charles Hodgson, Assistant Professor of Economics at Yale University and Faculty Research Fellow at the NBER, and Shilong Sun, Senior Economist at Compass Lexecon, join Anora Wang and Panos Dimitrellos to discuss how evidence from the Chinese film industry sheds light on when vertical foreclosure is likely to emerge, why downstream concentration and upstream product substitutability matter, and how these findings may inform modern merger review across industries ranging from movie theaters to digital platforms. Listen to this episode to learn more about how a practical screening framework for vertical mergers could help identify when foreclosure concerns are most likely to arise and provide enforcers and practitioners with a more evidence-based approach to assessing competitive harm. With special guests: Charles Hodgson, Professor, Yale and Shilong Sun, Dr., Compass Lexecon Related Links: Charles Hodgson bio Shilong Sun bio  Heterogeneity in Vertical Foreclosure: Evidence from the Chinese Film Industry  Hosted by: Panos Dimitrellos, Secretariat Economists and Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter

The U.S Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump Administration in ending Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians in the country which potentially could lead to deportations. The International Rescue Committee is trying to counter this setback. Hans Van de Weerd is the IRC Senior Vice President of Resettlement, Asylum and Integration. He shares insight on the current plight of those impacted and how misinformation is shaping perception of TPS holders. It's awful and the symptoms include explosive diarrhea. The current cyclosporiasis outbreak has been identified in more than half of the United States, but it's not exactly clear as to its origin other than lettuce. Jodie Guest, professor and senior vice chair in the department of epidemiology at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health talks about keeping your household safe and how the Centers for Disease Control under the Trump administration was forced to cut back on its surveillance network for several pathogens, including cyclospora. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how to take advantage of all six individual aspects in July's powerhouse Basket aspect pattern. I'll also help you make the best use of an Aquarius Full Moon that aligns with the Basket, Mercury direct, Saturn retrograde, and more! Scroll down for section start times. Resources Learn my invocations for healing and awakening in my FREE life-transforming video: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Free Guide to Fast and Easy Awakening, Healing, and More. Let my Awakening Plus membership help you awaken, heal, connect, and thrive! "This Week in Astrology" Free Session Entry. (2 chances each month to win a free session with me!) My forecasts in writing. My services: Astrology+, Energy Healing & Spiritual Guidance, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Support my work with your tax-deductible donation. Watch the July 15-31 forecast video. 1:04 - 7/15 - Uranus sextile Neptune 6:37 - 7/18 - Uranus trine Pluto 11:36 - 7/19 - Mars sextile Saturn 12:45 - 7/20 - Jupiter trine Neptune 19:56 - 7/20 - Jupiter opposite Pluto 29:01 - 7/21 - Jupiter sextile Uranus 36:52 - 7/22 - Sun enters Leo 37:49 - 7/23 - Sun square Chiron 38:02 - 7/23 - Mercury direct in Cancer 44:41 - 7/25 - Neptune sextile Pluto 51:01 - 7/26 - Saturn retrograde in Aries 58:12 - 7/26 - Lunar nodes enter Aquarius/Leo 1:01:41 - 7/26 - Mars sesquare Pluto 1:02:37 - 7/27 - Basket: Sun-Uranus-Neptune-Pluto 1:05:39 - 7/29 - Venus square Mars 1:07:43 - 7/29 - Aquarius Full Moon 1:25:07 - Coming August 1-15 Whatever your Sun Sign, my forecasts can help you make the best use of the current astrological energies. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone. Events are most powerful on the dates listed, but their influence will be active for at least a week before and after. Everyone is affected by these global transits. However, you'll be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate sensitive points in your natal chart. Discover how these transits will personally affect you by booking a session with me. May the stars light your way, Benjamin

In this episode, CJ Miller explores how the overwhelming flood of information in today's world is calling us into a new stage of human development: The Age of Listening.Drawing from Paul Baker's Integration of Abilities, CJ traces the evolution of human communication—from the Storytelling Age, to the Gutenberg Age of books and external authority, to today's Information Age, where knowledge is abundant but discernment has become essential.Rather than simply collecting more information, CJ suggests that our greatest challenge is learning to listen intentionally. True listening is not merely intellectual. It includes the wisdom of the body, the heart, intuition, feeling, and conscious awareness.Using his creative philosophy of Align. Listen. Create., CJ explains that creativity—and life itself—begins by first aligning with the greater field of Creative Intelligence. Instead of constantly telling life what we want, he invites us to become quiet enough to hear what life may be asking of us.The conversation explores:Why information alone no longer leads to wisdom.How intentional attention can transform the way we experience the world.The difference between listening and defending our beliefs.Why intuition, feeling, and embodied awareness deserve a place alongside reason.How creativity becomes a practice of participating with life rather than controlling it.Ultimately, this episode is an invitation to move beyond reacting to the endless noise around us and into a more grounded, compassionate way of living—one where we align, listen deeply, and create from the intelligence already flowing through us."The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear." — RumiWant to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

In this episode, Joe Davi, Chief Executive Officer, Med-Metrix, discusses how healthcare organizations can strengthen revenue cycle integration to capture the full value of mergers and acquisitions. He shares strategies for successful post-merger execution, standardizing operations, and leveraging AI to improve efficiency, productivity, and long-term financial performance.This episode is sponsored by Med Metrix.

What happens when wholesale distributors realize “CRM” is no longer the real conversation, growth, data, AI, and sales enablement are?In Episode 198 of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the shift they saw firsthand at the Affiliated Distributors Functional Success Summit: distributors are moving beyond traditional CRM adoption questions and toward connected data systems, AI-enabled sales strategy, and future-proofing distribution. The episode connects macroeconomic uncertainty, supply chain risk, AI governance, human judgment, and enterprise growth strategy to the real decisions facing wholesale distribution teams today.What You'll Learn:Why distributors are moving past traditional CRM conversations and focusing instead on how to help sales teams create more value, become more consultative, and grow revenueHow CRM-ERP integration, data warehouses, e-commerce platforms, marketing automation, and disconnected point solutions can limit customer visibility unless they are unified into a true enterprise growth platformWhy inflation measurement, interest rate uncertainty, and prediction markets matter to revenue leaders in distribution making investment and growth decisionsHow Strait of Hormuz disruption, Suez Canal risk, oil volatility, plastics, fertilizers, helium, and global logistics instability can ripple through manufacturing and wholesale distributionWhy AI still needs human judgment, oversight, and strategy, and why many companies miss expected ROI when they assume full automation instead of building a realistic digital transformation planEpisode Highlights:01:16 – Lessons from the Affiliated Distributors Functional Success Summit and why sales enablement is replacing traditional CRM talk03:55 – Why disconnected data across ERP, marketing automation, e-commerce, and point software creates risk for distributors06:37 – Episode 198 begins: how Around the Horn connects the economy, supply chain, M&A, sales, marketing, AI, and robotics to wholesale distribution08:30 – LeadSmart's Meridian 360 Enterprise Growth Platform and the move from Smart CRM to broader business growth engines12:32 – Inflation cooling, gas prices, and why energy volatility still affects distributors, manufacturers, fertilizers, heavy minerals, and supply chains15:23 – Kevin Warsh, Fed measurement reviews, CPI, PPI, the 2% inflation target, and the need for more real-time data20:25 – Prediction markets, PolyMarket, Kalshi, and whether betting markets can offer useful economic signals27:17 – Strait of Hormuz risk, Iran, shipping disruption, oil exposure, the Suez Canal, Houthi rebels, and what it means for global supply chains43:02 – AI watchdogs, model testing, DeepMind, Fable, Mythos, and the role of government QA for high-powered AI systems48:38 – Human judgment in the age of AI, digital twins, job displacement fears, and why AI ROI depends on data readiness and realistic automation expectations56:00 – APR Supply's sales tool adoption gains and how better sales technology can support outside sales revenue growthTools, Frameworks, and Strategies Mentioned:LeadSmart TechnologiesMeridian 360 Enterprise Growth PlatformSales CompassSmart CRMSales Co-PilotAI Co-Pilot for SalesCRM-ERP IntegrationCRM Data Enrichment with AIHidden Revenue DetectionSales Automation Without Losing the Human TouchFuture-Proofing DistributionHybrid Selling ModelsConsultative CommerceData warehouses and data lakesMarketing automationE-commerce data integrationERP data unificationAI-enabled business intelligencePrediction marketsPolyMarketKalshiCPI and PPI measurement reviewsAI model QA and AI watchdog conceptsHuman judgment in AI strategyAPR Supply sales tool adoptionMaster of Distribution Management programClosing Insight:The episode's central message is clear: the future of distribution is not about buying more disconnected technology. It is about connecting data, people, process, and AI into a strategy that helps teams sell smarter, serve customers better, and make better decisions under uncertainty.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

Heute schaue ich das Thema Trauer mit einem traumasensiblen Blick genauer an, nachdem mich nach meiner persönlichen Folge letztens so viele Zuschriften & Fragen rund um Trauer erreicht haben.  In dieser Folge erfährst du: warum ein differenzierter Blick auf Trauer wichtig ist wie unterschiedlich Trauerprozesse verlaufen können weshalb Trauer manchmal keinen Raum findet wieso unverarbeitete Verluste nachwirken können wie Integration von Trauer möglich werden kann Shownotes: Die Trauer um das nicht gelebte Leben // Podcast #159 Potenzialentfaltung trotz Trauma? // Podcast #173 Infos zur Trauerstörung Wikipedia: Anhaltende Trauerstörung Springer Medizin: Belastungsbezogene Störungen in der ICD-11 Trauma, Verluste und Trauer // Podcast #391 Über Trauer & Verbundenheit // Podcast #91 Im November erscheint mein neues Buch „Liebe Franziska oder Von der Würde, den eigenen Weg zu finden"! Hier kannst du es bereits jetzt vorbestellen: shop.autorenwelt.de/liebe-franziska  Ich freue mich sehr, dir meinen Postkartenkalender vorzustellen! Ein traumasensibler Begleiter durch das Jahr - Mit sanften Übungen, Reflexionsfragen, Platz für Gedanken und Postkarten zum Versenden: https://www.verenakoenig.de/buecher/postkartenkalender-verbunden-mit-dir/  Interessierst du dich für mein Buch „Trauma und Beziehungen"? Hier findest du mehr Informationen dazu: www.verenakoenig.de/buecher/trauma-und-beziehungen/  3 traumasensible Meditationen – Komme im Hier und Jetzt an und finde Sicherheit in deiner Präsenz. Trage dich hier ein und wir schicken dir den Link zu den Meditationen zu: https://www.verenakoenig.de/geschenke/3-traumasensible-meditationen/  Kennst du schon mein wunderschönes Kartendeck? Ob in akuten Stresssituationen, als tägliches Ritual oder spontane Inspiration – 56 Impulse helfen dir zu mehr Selbstregulation und Sicherheit im Hier und Jetzt: https://www.verenakoenig.de/buecher/kartendeck-verbinde-dich-mit-dir-selbst/  Wünschst du dir mehr Nervensystem-Regulation und Selbstbestimmung? Dann trage dich in unsere unverbindliche Interessentenliste für den Kurs „Nervensystemkompass" ein: https://www.verenakoenig.de/online-kurse/nervensystemkompass/   Interessierst du dich auch für meine Ausbildung NI Neurosystemische Integration®? Trage dich jetzt in die Warteliste ein, um keine Neuigkeiten zu verpassen! https://www.verenakoenig.de/akademie/ni-ausbildung/  Wenn du teilen möchtest, was dich in dieser Folge bewegt hat oder wenn du gerne etwas anmerken möchtest, dann folge mir auf Instagram oder Facebook. Dort findest du jede Menge weiterführende Inspiration.  Verena auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verenakoenig.official/   Verena auf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verenakoenig.de Verpasse keine Neuigkeiten mehr! Erhalte jeden Freitag eine Mail mit dem aktuellen Podcast und interessanter Inspiration: https://verenakoenig.de/tinlanmeldung 

Das Postplatz Festival in Appenzell bringt lokale Künstlerinnen und Künstler wie auch internationale Bands auf die Bühne. Die Gagen sind den letzten Jahren gestiegen, was für die Organisatoren eine finanzielle Herausforderung ist. Weitere Themen: · Eine neue Studie des WSL-Instituts für Schnee- und Lawinenforschung in Davos zeigt, dass sogenannte 100-jährige Hochwasser im Alpenraum künftig deutlich häufiger und stärker auftreten könnten. · Sommerserie «Netzwerke» der Regionaljournale: Der FC Kosova Zürich steht für gelebte Integration auf und neben dem Fussballplatz.

Das Basler Kantonslabor beurteilt die Wasserqualität des Rheins aktuell als gut. Für die positiven Resultate sorge das schöne Wetter. Die UV-Strahlen der Sonne töten die Bakterien an der Wasseroberfläche ab. Gewitter und starke Regenfälle hingegen können die Wasserqualität verschlechtern. Ausserdem: · Sommerserie "Netzwerke": Der FC Kosova Zürich steht für gelebte Integration auf und neben dem Fussballplatz.

On a topic dads argue about constantly, we found near-total agreement.  In this Dads Agree episode we play four takes from past Front Row Dads guests who — without ever comparing notes — all landed in the same place: work-life balance is a myth.  Chris Ducker calls it a myth outright.  Tucker Max says balance is "bullsh*t" because work is part of life. Dave Allred argues "the price of greatness is imbalance."  And Eric Wohlwend offers the fix: "quit trying to balance and start to integrate."  The word they all reach for instead of balance? Integration.   IN THIS EPISODE: • Chris Ducker — why "balance" is a myth • Tucker Max — work is part of life; integrate, don't balance • Dave Allred — "the price of greatness is imbalance" (greatness comes in seasons) • Eric Wohlwend — the fix: integrate, and "be where you are, 100%"   THE CLIPS IN THIS EPISODE COME FROM THESE ORIGINAL CONVERSATIONS: • Chris Ducker — episode 60: https://frontrowdads.com/60 • Tucker Max — episode 115: https://frontrowdads.com/115 • Dave Allred — episode 401: https://frontrowdads.com/401 • Eric Wohlwend — episode 374: https://frontrowdads.com/374   Where do you land on work-life balance? Reply and tell us. Join the brotherhood: https://frontrowdads.com

Shawn Rodricks, Head of M&A - Independent Consultant If you scale the deal flow without the operating infrastructure to match it, things break fast. The playbook is a document nobody opens, closing weeks turn into fire drills, and the returns you modeled start to slip. Shawn Rodricks, Head of M&A - Independent Consultant, built the infrastructure before the volume hit. He closed 220 acquisitions across two organizations, 37 at Rexall in pharmacy and 183 at Amerivet Veterinary Partners, by wiring in the operating system from the start. What You'll Learn The five-part operating model behind 220 acquisitions How to hire for biz dev vs. corp dev roles in a lean M&A team How to build a closing-week SWAT team and keep finance aligned on timing Why qualitative diligence feeds directly into your forecast and purchase price The pre-close vs. post-close integration framework Why roll-ups that confuse acquisition with strategy fail What Shawn got wrong in year one and how it shaped every program since If you're scaling a deal function and want the operating framework behind Shawn's approach, DealPilot, powered by M&A Science, has the Buyer-Led M&A™ Certification, built from 400+ practitioner interviews into a framework you can actually run. ____________________ This episode of M&A Science is presented by DealRoom. DealRoom just automated Pipeline Management with AI so you can spend less time updating deals, and more time working them. Automatically push deal context from Outlook to DealRoom Pipeline and use AI to keep deal target data and tasks updated, so follow-ups never slip through the cracks. No manual logging. No stale pipeline data. See for yourself: https://hubs.ly/Q045fXp50 ____________________ Episode Chapters [00:00] Intro [03:33] From Biochemistry to 220 Acquisitions [06:02] The Operating Model for Serial Acquisitions [09:40] Hiring: Biz Dev vs. Corp Dev [13:03] Staffing as Deal Volume Scales [15:08] What a Playbook Actually Is [18:43] Managing Ebbs and Flows in Deal Volume [22:12] Cash Flow and Finance Partnership [23:44] The Underestimated Side of Diligence [27:25] Key Person Risk and Pre-Close Retention [31:41] Post-Close Monitoring and the First 90 Days [35:17] Pre- vs. Post-Close Integration Priorities [37:53] What Roll-Ups Mistake for Strategy [39:21] Integration as the Conversion Engine [42:48] The Year One Mistake That Bit Us [44:12] When Deals Get Strange

Today's episode is a little more personal. I want to share how life coaching and Integration have impacted my life, how I have been changed by this work, and what becomes possible when we listen inward, work with the parts of ourselves we've pushed away, and treat ourselves with more compassion.

Today's episode is a little more personal. I want to share how life coaching and Integration have impacted my life, how I have been changed by this work, and what becomes possible when we listen inward, work with the parts of ourselves we've pushed away, and treat ourselves with more compassion.

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Are you a senior executive or elite enterprise tech leader counting on corporate salary and fluctuating stock options for your ultimate long-term security?   In this highly authentic and controversial solo episode, host Billy Keels drops an unpopular opinion about the realities of massive corporate workforce reductions at giants like Meta and Oracle. Drawing from 26 years of personal experience in enterprise hardware and software sales leadership, Billy unpacks why every multinational corporation is simply an organism wired to do whatever it takes to preserve its own life—including shedding thousands of jobs when it carries too much weight. Discover the exact 3-step pathway to optionality that allows you to continue excelling as a top performer while systematically building transferable skills, taking control of your time, and engineering predictable income streams that ensure you are completely prepared when your corporate relationship inevitably ends.  

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COULD A RELATIONSHIP BE YOUR TICKET OUT OF HELL… OUT OF HERE? What if the relationship you keep trying to save exists to strip bare and destroy the performative version of yourself that keeps calling superficial captivity love? Human beings built temples and spiritual systems in pursuit of liberation. Then we entered intimate relationships and treated the spiritual practice available as a comfort machine. Earth is the campus. Relationship is the curriculum. Relating is the practice. Your partner reaches places no sermon can reach. Their freedom exposes your attachment. Their difference threatens the identity built around being needed, chosen, desired, or reassured. The argument you keep trying to win may be the lesson your consciousness keeps refusing to learn. Intimate hell becomes the preferred model because it feels familiar. Clinicians may call it reenactment. Hawkins may call it an attractor field. The language changes. The return continues. The psyche keeps choosing the emotional climate it already knows how to survive. Rejection feels like chemistry. Distance feels like mystery. Control feels like care. Anxiety feels like passion. Performance feels like love. The partner becomes supply. You provide my peace. You regulate my worth. You quiet my fear. You prove that I matter. I call you perfect while you continue feeding the wound whose appetite never ends. That appetite remains endless because the wound has been starved from within. Its missing nourishment is direct, nonjudgmental observation: seeing fear, shame, grief, rage, need, and jealousy without condemnation, verdict, or exile. Integration asks us to offer inwardly what we keep demanding outwardly. We avoid that work. So intimacy becomes a supply chain. Giving stays conditional upon receiving. The pedestal holds whoever keeps the wound fed. When the supply weakens, the “perfect partner” becomes cold, selfish, or changed. Unconditional love breaks the loop. It allows truth without punishment, closeness without ownership, care without self-erasure, difference without exile, and freedom without abandonment. It can set boundaries, remove access, or end the relationship without stripping either person of human worth. The deepest question reaches beyond staying together: Can two human beings stop employing each other to manage their wounds long enough to discover whether love remains? Your partner cannot carry you out of hell. Relationship may reveal why you keep choosing it.

In this episode, Bill Piskorowski, DDS, Associate Professor Emeritus of Clinical Dentistry, University Of Michigan School Of Dentistry, discusses advancing medical and dental integration, expanding access to care, and preparing the next generation of dental professionals. He also shares his perspective on AI, workforce challenges, and making dental education more affordable and sustainable.

Unser heutiger Gast ist Radiologe und jemand, der sich intensiv mit der Frage beschäftigt, wie Medizin, Technologie und gute Zusammenarbeit im Gesundheitswesen zusammenfinden können. Er hat Medizin in Düsseldorf und Mainz studiert, parallel früh Erfahrungen im Rettungsdienst gesammelt und später zusätzlich einen Master of Health Business Administration an der FAU Erlangen Nürnberg absolviert. Heute arbeitet er als Radiologe und Standortleiter bei Radiologie Rhein Nahe in Bad Kreuznach. Dort verantwortet er unter anderem die Themen künstliche Intelligenz, Prozessintegration und organisatorische Weiterentwicklung. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf Prostata MRT, onkologischer Bildgebung und CT gesteuerten Interventionen. Gleichzeitig beschäftigt ihn die Frage, wie medizinische Qualität, menschliche Arbeit und effiziente Abläufe sinnvoll zusammenkommen können. Unser Gast fragt sich, wie KI im Alltag wirklich funktioniert. Wie Teams entlastet werden können. Wie Prozesse besser werden. Und wie man verhindert, dass neue Tools zusätzliche Komplexität erzeugen. Er berät unter anderem Unternehmen wie NOVELDO AI und Gemedico bei der Entwicklung und Integration klinischer KI Lösungen. Gleichzeitig engagiert er sich für moderne Versorgungsstrukturen, Diversity-Themen und regionale Gesundheitsversorgung. Er verbindet medizinische Praxis, technologische Neugier und organisatorisches Denken. Und er spricht dabei immer wieder über etwas, das im Gesundheitswesen oft zu kurz kommt: den Menschen. Seit über acht Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. Wir haben in mehr als 560 Episoden mit gut 700 Persönlichkeiten darüber gesprochen, was sich verändert hat und was sich weiter ändern muss. Was braucht gute Arbeit im Gesundheitswesen, damit Menschen langfristig gesund, wirksam und motiviert arbeiten können? Wie gelingt es, medizinische Qualität, wirtschaftlichen Druck und Menschlichkeit gleichzeitig ernst zu nehmen? Wie verändert KI gerade ganz konkret den Alltag in der Medizin und warum scheitern viele Lösungen an Strukturen statt an Technologie? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Daher# suchen wir weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näherbringen. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt uns von Anfang an die Frage, ob wirklich alle Menschen das finden und leben können, was sie im Innersten wirklich, wirklich wollen. Ihr seid bei On the Way to New Work, heute mit David Werner. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern

Season 16, Episode 402 explores the Brain's Operating System for Human Performance, focusing on Phase 3: movement, adaptation, and performance. Andrea Samadi explains how movement triggers neurochemicals and blood flow, recovery enables adaptation, and measurable performance follows. The episode shows how consistent, purposeful movement plus prioritized recovery creates lasting biological change—improved sleep, lower resting heart rate, higher VO2 max, and clearer thinking—and offers simple strategies to build the movement loop into daily life. EP 402 — Introducing Phase 3 Movement, Adaptation & Performance Watch Andrea teach this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/Btaihnb5HPs   On EP 402, We'll Cover: Why movement is the missing link in human performance—and why the brain evolved to move before it learned. The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—how the first three phases connect to create lasting change. The Movement Loop—my new framework explaining how movement leads to adaptation and ultimately performance. The science of adaptation—why the workout isn't what changes you, but the body's response during recovery is. My personal performance experiment—how tracking recovery, resting heart rate, heart rate variability, VO₂ Max, sleep, body composition, and biological age revealed measurable evidence of neuroscience in action. How the world's leading experts helped build this framework—and how their research fits together into one repeatable system. A preview of Phase 3—what you'll learn from Dr. Chuck Hillman, Dr. John Ratey, Kristen Holmes, Dr. John Medina, Jason Whitrock, and the bonus episodes throughout this season. Practical strategies you can begin using immediately to help your brain learn more effectively, your body adapt more efficiently, and your performance improve over time. Opening Welcome back to Season 16 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'm Andrea Samadi, and this is where we bridge neuroscience, social and emotional learning, and human performance so we can create measurable improvements in our well-being, achievement, leadership, productivity, and results. Seven years ago, when we launched this podcast, I started with one simple question: If results matter—and they matter now more than ever—how exactly are we using our brain to create those results? This question stemmed from the fact that very few of us were ever taught how the brain actually learns. How motivation begins. How emotions shape decisions. How relationships influence performance. Or how movement changes the brain. That single question has taken us on an incredible journey through neuroscience, psychology, education, leadership, and human performance. But something unexpected happened along the way. I thought I was collecting interviews. Instead... I discovered that I was uncovering a system. Looking back now, over the past 7 years, I realized every expert was describing the same mountain (or obstacle to overcome) but just from a different side (or with a different strategy). One explained motivation. Another explained attention. Another explained learning. Or repetition. Another explained recovery. Another explained movement. None of them contradicted each other. They completed each other. That was the moment I realized... I wasn't collecting interviews. I was assembling a blueprint. A Personal Discovery But there was still one question I couldn't answer. How would these ideas actually work together in everyday life? Could they work for anyone? Not a pro athlete who has all day to train, but a regular person, like me, who was determined to improve their health, well-being and productivity and results. That's when I stopped being just the interviewer... and participated in the experiment. Over the past year, I wasn't trying to become younger. I think our 50s, 60s and beyond, are an incredible time to practice and perfect our health beyond what we might have been able to do without as much effort in our 40s or younger. Looking back, I can honestly say that I wasn't trying to lower my resting heart rate. It just started to show up in my data when I did certain things, in a certain way. I wasn't trying to improve my WHOOP age (with my wearable device) or optimize my daily recovery score. I was simply trying to answer another question. If movement really changes the brain... Could I actually measure this? Can how much I move improve my data, and can I move too much (push too hard) and measure that as well? So I began paying much closer attention to my own data, and looking at what it meant. Not because I wanted better numbers. Well I did want better numbers, but I also wanted evidence. Something that could be replicated for others. There's lots of ways to measure our data with wearable devices. I used the Whoop wearable, something I have been wearing for the past 5 years. I was focused on my daily recovery. My resting heart rate. Heart rate variability. VO₂ Max. Sleep (specifically how much stress I had while sleeping), REM sleep, and restorative sleep. Body composition (how much fat and how much muscle) Then I looked at my hiking performance (did I need to run fast with a weighted vest to get zone 4 and 5), or could I walk along the canal with my dogs, and get my heart rate up that high without having to drive to the mountain. I looked at how high my heart rate went up with strength training. Week after week... Month after month... A pattern began to emerge. The improvements weren't random. They were connected. When I moved consistently...some easier workouts walking with one or two harder push hiking days, with some days at the gym on the stair climber, and others on the elliptical. My recovery improved. My resting heart rate dropped. My biological age became younger. My body became stronger. My mind became clearer. Long hikes felt easier. The numbers weren't the story. Adaptation was. For the first time, I wasn't just reading neuroscience week after week. I was watching it happen inside my own body. And that's when something clicked. Movement starts the change. Recovery allows the change. Adaptation becomes the change. And performance is simply the evidence that the change occurred. That realization became the foundation for everything you're about to hear this season. The Brain's Operating System As I reviewed hundreds of conversations with world-leading researchers over the past seven years, I realized these ideas weren't isolated discoveries. They fit together. Like pieces of one much larger puzzle. Today, I call that framework... The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance. It's built on five interconnected phases. Each one depends on the one before it. Phase 1 — Regulation & Safety[i] Before the brain can learn... it must first feel safe. Phase 2 — Neurochemistry & Motivation Meaning creates motivation. Motivation creates action. Action begins change. Phase 3 — Movement, Adaptation & Performance Movement changes the brain. Adaptation changes the body. Together they create lasting performance. Phase 4 — Perception & Social Intelligence Understanding ourselves. Understanding others. Building trust. Strengthening relationships. Phase 5 — Integration & Meaning Where knowledge becomes wisdom. Experience becomes insight. Performance becomes purpose. Performance doesn't begin at the finish line. It begins with the foundations. And every phase strengthens the next. Why Phase 3 Matters For decades we've treated learning as though it happens inside classrooms... inside books... inside meetings... inside our heads. But evolution tells a very different story. The brain didn't evolve to sit still. It evolved to move. Movement came first. Learning followed. Every step we take increases blood flow. Releases powerful neurochemicals like BDNF. Sharpens attention. Improves executive function. Creates the biological conditions for learning. Movement isn't simply exercise. It's the input that begins one of the most remarkable biological cycles in the human body. The Power of Loops I had to create another loop to show how this works. Nature rarely works in straight lines. Our hearts beat in rhythms. Our lungs breathe in cycles. Sleep follows repeating stages. The seasons repeat. Life itself is built on loops. Human performance is no different. The greatest mistake we've made is thinking performance is a destination. Or an end result that we will celebrate when we get there. Neuroscience shows us it's actually a cycle. One that repeats every single day. I call it... The Movement Loop. One of the biggest shifts I've made while building this framework is changing the way I think about exercise. Most of us think the workout is the goal. Or we think “I've got to go the gym” and I'm not sure about you, but my old way of thinking used to be something along the lines of “to burn fat, or calories, or so I can create a deficit with the workout.” But Neuroscience—and exercise physiology—tell us something very different. The workout is only the beginning. Think of it by looking at the movement loop. Movement is the Input Every system begins with an input. For our bodies, that input is movement. Whether it's a walk around the neighborhood, a strength-training session, a yoga class, or a hike in the mountains, movement sends a message to the brain and body. It says: "Something is being asked of you." The brain responds immediately. Blood flow increases. Attention sharpens. Neurochemicals like BDNF are released. The nervous system begins preparing for change. Movement isn't what changes us. Movement is what tells the body that change is needed. Adaptation is the Process This is where the real transformation happens. Not while we're exercising. But afterward. During recovery. While we sleep. While proteins rebuild muscle. While neural pathways strengthen. While the cardiovascular system becomes more efficient. While the brain reorganizes itself through neuroplasticity. Adaptation is the body's remarkable ability to respond to the demands we've placed upon it. If we repeat the right inputs consistently, the body doesn't simply recover. It becomes more capable. This is why recovery isn't the opposite of growth. Recovery is the process that makes growth possible. Performance is the Output Performance is simply the visible result of this successful adaptation. It's thinking more clearly during an important meeting. Remembering information more easily. Feeling stronger day to day. Recovering faster after stress. Leading with greater confidence. Sleeping more deeply. Seeing your resting heart rate decline. Watching your VO₂ Max improve. Noticing your biological age become younger. Performance isn't one great day. Or one workout. It's the evidence that your brain and body have adapted over time to your repeated efforts. Then the Cycle Begins Again The beautiful part is that the process never ends. Today's performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. As you become more capable, your brain and body are ready for the next challenge. So you move again. You recover again. You adapt again. You perform at an even higher level. This is why I call it The Movement Loop. It's not a one-time event. It's a lifelong cycle of growth. Every walk. Every workout. Every good night's sleep. Every recovery day. Every healthy habit. You're sending your brain and body another message: "I'm becoming a little more capable than yesterday." That's how sustainable human performance is built. Not through one extraordinary effort. But through thousands of ordinary repetitions that, over time, create extraordinary results. Movement The body moves. The brain responds. ↓ Brain Activation Blood flow increases. BDNF and other neurochemicals are released. The brain becomes ready to learn. ↓ Attention Executive function improves. Focus sharpens. Mental readiness increases. ↓ Learning New neural pathways strengthen through repetition and experience. Knowledge becomes skill. ↓ Recovery Sleep, regulation, and restoration allow the brain and body to rebuild. Recovery isn't the opposite of growth. Recovery is what makes growth possible. ↓ Adaptation The nervous system becomes more efficient. The cardiovascular system becomes stronger. Metabolism improves. The brain becomes more resilient. The body becomes more capable. ↓ Performance Performance isn't a single event. It's a capacity. The ability to think clearly. Learn faster. Recover better. Move more efficiently. Lead with greater confidence. ↓ Confidence Success reinforces belief. Belief increases motivation. Confidence encourages us to move again. And the cycle repeats. The Movement Loop doesn't end with performance. Performance creates confidence. Confidence inspires more movement. And every repetition builds a stronger brain and a stronger body. Throughout this phase we'll explore every step of this loop with some of the world's leading experts.   Movement changes the brain. Adaptation changes the body. Performance changes your life.   The Experts EP 403 — Dr. Chuck Hillman & Paul Zientarski Movement is the Trigger We'll discover why exercise is one of the most powerful ways to prepare the brain for learning through BDNF, executive function, cognition, and academic performance. Key takeaway: Every adaptation begins with movement.   EP 404 — Dr. John Ratey The Brain Adapts We'll revisit the groundbreaking work from his book Spark to understand how exercise literally rewires the brain through neuroplasticity and prepares us for learning. Key takeaway: Exercise changes the brain before it changes performance. EP 405 — Kristen Holmes Adaptation Happens During Recovery We'll explore why sleep, recovery, nervous system regulation, and capacity building determine whether the body actually adapts. This is also where I'll share my own WHOOP data—including recovery trends, resting heart rate, and biological age—to show how adaptation becomes measurable. Key takeaway: Recovery builds capacity. Consistency creates adaptation. EP 406 — Dr. John Medina Learning Creates Better Performance Attention, memory, and learning science come together to explain how movement-supported learning becomes real-world performance. Key takeaway: What we learn shapes how we perform. EP 407 — Jason Whitrock Adaptation Changes the Body We'll explore metabolic health, brain energy, body composition, VO₂ Max, and performance capacity while connecting the neuroscience of movement with measurable physiological adaptation. This is where I'll bring together my own data on muscle gain, fat loss, cardiovascular fitness, and healthy aging. Key takeaway: Movement changes the brain. Adaptation changes the body. Together they transform performance. Bonus Episodes Throughout Phase 3 I'll also be sharing several bonus episodes using my own health data as a living case study. We'll explore: Why recovery is built—not found (so we need to build it into our day strategically). The story behind my resting heart rate. How adaptation changed my body. How it works when you Move Today so you can become Younger Tomorrow. Restorative Sleep Sleep Stress These episodes connect neuroscience to real-world data and show what happens when consistent habits become measurable biological change. Because neuroscience isn't just something we study. It's something we can measure. It's something we can experience. And ultimately... it's something we can use to become healthier... stronger... more resilient... and more capable throughout every stage of life. Key Takeaways for Today Movement is the input. (what we do) Every meaningful change begins with movement. It prepares the brain for learning by increasing blood flow, oxygen, and neurochemicals like BDNF that support attention, learning, and neuroplasticity. The actions we choose every day that provide the brain and body with a stimulus for change. Movement Exercise Walking Strength training Recovery habits Nutrition Sleep Adaptation is the process. The workout doesn't change you. Your body's response during recovery does. Every period of quality sleep, recovery, and restoration is an opportunity for your brain and body to become stronger and more efficient.          Adaptation — What Happens         The brain and body respond to those inputs by becoming more efficient and more capable. Neuroplasticity Increased BDNF Stronger neural pathways Improved cardiovascular fitness Muscle repair and growth Better metabolic health Nervous system regulation Performance is the output. High performance isn't something we find—it's something we build. Every repetition of the Movement Loop increases your capacity to learn, lead, recover, and perform.           Output — The Result          The measurable improvements we experience because of adaptation. Better focus Faster learning Higher energy Greater resilience Lower resting heart rate Improved VO₂ Max Better body composition Higher performance Greater healthspan What gets measured becomes visible. Tracking meaningful metrics—such as recovery, resting heart rate, VO₂ Max, sleep, or body composition—helps you see adaptations that would otherwise go unnoticed and reinforces the habits creating them. Your brain and body are one interconnected system. Better thinking, stronger physical health, emotional resilience, and sustained performance all emerge from the same biological process of movement, adaptation, and continuous growth.   Tips to Implement This Week ✓ Move with purpose every day. Aim for 30–60 minutes of purposeful movement—whether it's a brisk walk, strength training, cycling, yoga, or hiking. Remember, consistency matters more than intensity. Every movement is a signal to your brain and body to adapt. A walk after dinner, when kept consistent, can have an incredible impact on your overall health improvement. You don't need to go all out for results to show up. Start paying attention to your body's signals. You don't need a WHOOP or smartwatch to begin. Simply notice how you feel before and after movement. Ask yourself: Do I think more clearly? Is my mood better? Do I have more energy? Am I sleeping better? Your body is always giving you feedback. Learn to listen. ✓ Protect your recovery. Treat tonight's sleep as part of today's workout. Prioritize restorative sleep, manage stress, and allow your brain and body the time they need to repair, rebuild, and become stronger. We are all at different stages here. This one is always a work in progress for me. I ran into someone I used to see every Saturday on the hiking trails this morning, and I asked him where he had been, or if he was hiking at a different time. I used to see him like clockwork and I noticed he wasn't there as usual. He told me that he was protecting his sleep, and worked out indoors more when the weather was getting hot. In order to beat the heat in AZ, early mornings are the best time for this, but this guy knew to protect his recovery. I thought it was brilliant that he was able to practice what he knew to be important. ✓ Measure one meaningful metric. Choose one health measure—such as your resting heart rate, sleep quality, daily steps, recovery score, or VO₂ Max—and observe how it changes over time. You're not looking for perfection; you're looking for patterns that reveal adaptation. I'll share what I noticed over time on our bonus episodes by watching certain metrics. This has been one of my biggest discoveries. For years I assumed harder was always better. But when I compared my data…you can see 2 of my data charts in the show notes. I found something surprising. A long hike and a morning walk created very different responses. My hikes pushed my cardiovascular system into higher heart-rate zones. My walks kept me primarily in Zone 1 while reducing stress and supporting recovery. Both improved my health. They simply trained different systems. Instead of asking… “Was today's workout hard enough?” Ask… “What system am I training today?” ✓ Move before you think. Before beginning a challenging project, studying for an exam, or making an important decision, spend five to ten minutes moving your body. Then notice how your focus, mood, creativity, and mental clarity improve. ✓ Think in loops, not isolated workouts. Instead of asking, "Did I exercise today?" ask yourself: "How did I support tomorrow's brain today?" Every walk. Every workout. Every healthy meal. Every recovery day. Every night of restorative sleep. Each one is another step around the Movement Loop—helping your brain learn, your body adapt, and your performance improve over time. Review & Conclusion Review and Conclude EP 402, Phase 3: Movement, Adaptation & Performance. As we close today, I hope you're (like I did) beginning to see movement differently. Not simply as exercise. Or to burn calories. Not simply as another item on your to-do list. But as the biological signal that tells your brain and body it's time to grow. Throughout Phase 3, we'll discover that movement does far more than strengthen muscles. It sharpens attention. It accelerates learning. It builds resilience. It strengthens the nervous system. It improves recovery. And over time, it transforms both the brain and the body through the remarkable process of adaptation. This season isn't about becoming an elite athlete. It's about becoming someone who understands how lasting performance is built. Together, we'll explore one simple but powerful truth: Movement is the input (what we do) Adaptation is the process (what happens when we do it) Performance is the output (what we get from doing it) Then the cycle begins again. That's the Movement Loop. Every walk. Every workout. Every night of restorative sleep. Every healthy choice. Every recovery day. Each one is another opportunity to build a stronger brain, a healthier body, and a greater capacity to learn, lead, and perform. Because when movement changes the brain... the brain changes the body. And when the brain and body begin working together... performance is no longer something we chase. It's something we build— one movement, one recovery, one adaptation, one day at a time. Next week, we'll begin our journey around the Movement Loop with EP 403, revisiting Dr. Chuck Hillman and Paul Zientarski, where we'll discover why every lasting transformation begins with movement—and why a single step today can change the trajectory of our brain, our health, and our performance tomorrow. Thank you for joining me, and I'll see you next week. RESOURCES: Phase 1 Anchor Episodes Episode 384 — Dr. Baland Jalal Curiosity, Sleep & Imagination → How curiosity, sleep, and imagination prepare the brain for learning and creativity. Episode 385 — Dr. Bruce Perry Trauma, Rhythm & Relational Safety → Why regulation and safety are the foundation for learning and performance. Episode 386 — Thoryn Stephens Biometrics & Performance → Turning HRV, sleep, and metabolic data into actionable performance strategies. Episode 387 — Dr. Sui Wong Lifestyle Medicine & Brain Health → How autonomic balance and healthy habits build long-term brain resilience. Episode 388 — Rohan Dixit HRV & Self-Regulation → Developing nervous system awareness through real-time biofeedback and HRV. Phase 2 Anchor Episodes Episode 393 — Bob Proctor Belief → Why our beliefs determine the actions we take and the results we create. Episode 394 — Dr. Caroline Leaf Thought Patterns → How our thoughts shape neurochemistry, behavior, and long-term performance. Episode 395 — Dr. John Medina Attention & Reward → Why attention determines what the brain values, remembers, and learns. Episode 396 — Dr. Anna Lembke Neurochemistry & Reinforcement → How dopamine reinforces behavior and why sustainable motivation matters more than borrowed dopamine. Episode 397 — Dr. Chuck Hillman Movement & Brain Activation → How physical movement prepares the brain for learning, focus, and performance. Episode 398 — Dr. Friederike Fabritius Neuroleadership & Energy → How to manage brain energy and sustain high performance over time. REFERENCES: [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 384 “How Learning Begins in the Brain: Sleep, Safety and Curiosity (Revisiting Dr. Baland Jalal) https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/hypnagogic-genius-capture-your-best-ideas-at-the-edge-of-sleep/    

Zwischen Schweizer Bodenständigkeit und kamerunischer Lebensfreude haben Theo und Suzanne Koch ihren Lebenstraum verwirklicht. Mit ihrem Projekt «Tin Ele» schaffen sie Perspektiven in einem Land voller Gegensätze. Reich an Kultur und Ressourcen, aber geprägt von Armut. Theo und Suzanne Koch verbinden zwei Welten. Der ehemalige Landwirt aus Meggen (LU) wollte vor seiner Pensionierung ein sinnstiftendes Projekt im Ausland starten. Suzanne Koch engagierte sich in der Schweiz für die Integration junger Frauen mit afrikanischen Wurzeln. Gemeinsam haben sie vor drei Jahren in der Nähe der Küstenstadt Kribi im Süden Kameruns das Projekt «Tin Ele» erschaffen. Mit viel Herzblut bauten sie eine Parkanlage mit Tieren auf, die weit mehr als ein persönlicher Rückzugsort ist: «Sie soll Menschen zusammenbringen, Perspektiven schaffen und die nachhaltige Entwicklung der Region fördern», sagt Theo Koch. Dabei setzen sie auf den Austausch zwischen ihrer Schweizer und ihrer kamerunischen Heimat. «Kribi ist eine lebendige Küstenstadt am Atlantik und ist bekannt für ihre traumhaften Strände, die spektakulären Lobé-Wasserfälle und ihre tropische Natur.» Kamerun ein Land der Gegensätze Kamerun gilt als eines der vielfältigsten Länder Afrikas. Reich an Kulturen, Sprachen, Naturschätzen und landschaftlicher Schönheit. Gleichzeitig kämpfen viele Menschen trotz des Rohstoffreichtums des Landes mit Armut und schwierigen Lebensbedingungen: «Genau hier möchten wir einen Beitrag leisten und mit unserem Engagement vor Ort positive Impulse setzen.»

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Vala Dormiani, Founder of Ludis. Dormiani is the Founder of Ludis, an AI-native platform transforming how organizations develop talent through personalized coaching and performance intelligence. Prior to founding Ludis, he held senior product and strategy leadership roles at Cloudera, GO1, and Slice, which was acquired by Rakuten.In addition to his operating experience, Vala has worked as a venture capital investor in both the United States and Australia, backing and advising emerging technology companies. He matriculated at Stanford University at the age of 14 and has earned numerous undergraduate and graduate degrees.Chapters:01:11 Making Data Science Easy for Everyone02:25 Applying Ludis Across Industries04:22 Data Collection and Integration in Sports06:11 AI-Generated Code and Deployment08:40 Using Data for Injury Prediction and Performance12:49 AI Democratization and Industry Evolution17:04 Service as Software and Function Automation20:32 The Impact on Data Science Jobs22:55 Digital Twins and Human Augmentation27:04 Future of AI and Industry Transformation35:02 Democratization of Data in Sports37:02 The Future of AI Ecosystems and Partnerships

Matt Faircloth talks to JD Gray as he reveals how owning every piece of the puzzle, from land to title, turbocharged his business to multi-million-dollar success. Imagine turning your real estate ventures into a high-efficiency machine that controls costs, expedites deals, and streamlines operations seamlessly. JD Gray, a pioneering developer and investor in Arkansas, shares how he scaled a fix-and-flip empire alongside land development and full vertical integration, all while maintaining remarkable agility. Whether it's for land, new builds, or flips, JD's approach is a masterclass in operational efficiency, standardized processes, and strategic vendor partnerships that cut costs and boost profitability. JD Gray Co-Owner and Chief Strategy Officer of Pro Land Title Based in: Conway, Arkansas Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdgraycra http://prolandtitle.com/ Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Das Marketing From Zero To One Podcast-Gespräch mit Anne Patzer und Linus Kameni dreht sich um die Entstehung ihres Startups Vaarhaft, das KI-generierte oder manipulierte Bilder und Dokumente erkennt. Die beiden erzählen, wie aus einer ersten Idee für eine abgesicherte Kamera-App quasi auf dem Hurricane Festival der heutige Fraud-Scanner entstand, der vor allem Versicherungen bei der Betrugserkennung unterstützt. Im Fokus stehen außerdem die Validierung über Kundeninterviews, EXIST-Förderung, Business Angels, Pilotprojekte, Messen als Vertriebskanal sowie der Aufbau eigener KI-Modelle und Datenpipelines. Abschließend geht es um den internen KI-Einsatz bei Vaarhaft und die wachsende Bedeutung von Echtheit, Vertrauen und Medienkompetenz im digitalen Raum. 01:40 - Annes Hintergrund & Weg zur Gründung 04:42 - Linus' Luftfahrt-Background & KI-Interesse 07:01 - Frühe Idee vor dem KI-Hype 07:41 - Erste Gespräche & Validierung 08:48 - Erster Prototyp: abgesicherte Kamera-App 10:10 - Echtheitszertifikat als Ursprungsidee 11:16 - Lean Validation & Kundengespräche 12:41 - Versicherungen als erster Zielmarkt 13:28 - Betrugsfälle & Schadenssummen 14:24 - EXIST-Bewerbung & Zusage 15:41 - Jobkündigung & Start in Vollzeit 16:36 - Entwicklung vom SafeCam-Ansatz zum Fraud-Scanner 18:52 - Erste Angel-Finanzierung 19:39 - Investorensuche & strategische Angels 22:10 - Halbe Million Euro Finanzierung 22:37 - Vom Labor zur Produktreife 24:15 - Erstes bezahltes Pilotprojekt 26:14 - Integration in Versicherungsprozesse 27:09 - Automatisierte Prüfung von Schadenmeldungen 28:01 - Analyseberichte, Ampelsystem & SafeCam 31:35 - Erklärbarkeit & menschliche Einordnung 33:16 - Dateiformate, Dokumente & KI-Slop 33:46 - Eigene Modelle zur Deepfake-Erkennung 35:38 - Manipulationserkennung & Heatmaps 37:21 - Kundengewinnung über Messen & Netzwerke 38:30 - Pitching, Start-up-Areas & Messeauftritte 40:13 - Presseinteresse & wachsender Markt 42:50 - Neue Verticals: Behörden, HR & Medien 43:47 - Eigene KI-Modelle statt Wrapper 46:25 - Datenbeschaffung & SafeCam-Datenpipeline 48:20 - Daten und Modellarchitektur als Moat 49:58 - Weitere Betrugsfälle & neue Märkte 52:14 - Generative KI, Wasserzeichen & Wettrüsten 53:35 - Automatisierung in Versicherungsprozessen 55:44 - Interner KI-Einsatz bei Vaarhaft 57:05 - KI-Orchestrierung & interne Tools 59:10 - Hiring im KI-Zeitalter 01:01:04 - KI in Marketing, Outreach & Präsentationen 01:04:26 - Zukunft von Deepfakes & Authentizität 01:06:06 - Abschluss & Ausblick

Ep. 237 | In the 19th dialogue of the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, an exploration of the final chapter of The Inner Journey Home, Hameed Ali looks at the evolution of Western culture and how it happened that soul, world, and God became divided as the culture developed. Hameed explains this was a necessary evolutionary step, an inherent part of our development, and though we lost our spiritual footing in the process (with secularization came a “gaping emptiness, meaninglessness, a lack of true fulfillment”), the separation of science and Church freed science and later psychology to take off on their own trajectories, leading to great strides in our understanding of our physical world and psychological make-up. The secularization of society turned out to have plenty of benefits, including improving the physical and economic well-being of many. But where does that leave us now, and what does the future hold? Will there be an integration of these disparate parts, where spiritual ground becomes a foundational piece of our next stage of evolution? Can the scientific perspective, with its precision and clarity of mind, be brought to bear on our inner life of spiritual inquiry as well as the outer nature of reality? In realizing that our soul needs life's encounters to mature—meditation alone is not enough—will we find the lost “pearl beyond price” individually and possibly collectively or in small groups? Hameed concludes by telling us that the Diamond Approach is about redeeming the mind: integrating the diamond clarity of the intellect with spiritual depth. He shares his vision of fully realized scientists merging a spiritual perspective with precise and penetrating inquiry, and ends with the wish for all human beings to know: “People who are listening… it's possible for you.” Recorded June 11, 2026.“The spiritual ground that science doesn't deal with is needed to complete the story.”Topics & Time StampsIntroducing dialogue #19 in the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, in which Hameed Ali explores the final chapter of The Inner Journey Home (00:45)The development of Western culture & the idea that soul, God, and world are separate (03:27)The separation of God, soul & world was a necessary evolutionary step (05:39)This secularization of society allowed the scientific point of view to develop (09:15)The bifurcation happened also in the field of psychology, especially with the influence of Freud (14:49)Our inherent spirit of inquiry came to be applied to the outer world instead of the inner; with secularism, the spiritual perspective was left behind (17:50)With secularization came meaninglessness; capitalism & communism focused on economics (26:16)Will integration happen? Can secularization find its spiritual depth? (30:08)What does the future hold? Hameed thinks humanity's enlightenment is a LONG way off (34:47)Valuing autonomy is an outer reflection of the valuing of the uniqueness of the individual, the pearl beyond price (36:06)Gurdjieff thought humans don't live long enough to grow spiritually (40:12)Finding the lost pearl: the soul matures through encounters in life—not just in meditation (42:24)The complete pearl integrates the compassion, love & intelligence of boundless awareness: the personalization of the absolute (45:00)What are the possibilities of developing a cultural pearl or a species pearl? (47:00) The Fermi paradox, the future, AI, and the importance of personal experience (51:20)Can we teach AI to make truth the #1 priority? (56:22)Roger reads the epilogue of The Inner Journey Home, a beautiful distillation of the soul's journey (57:17)Having a few spiritual individuals living their true nature is what keeps humanity alive (59:49)Redeeming the mind: this teaching integrates the diamond clarity of the intellect with spiritual depth (1:00:23)Hameed's wish for all human beings (1:05:49)Resources & ReferencesA. H. Almaas (Hameed Ali), founder of The Ridhwan School, home of The Diamond ApproachA. H. Almaas, The Inner Journey Home: Soul's Realization of the Unity of RealityRoger Penrose, prize-winning physicist & philosopher of scienceIsaac Newton's occult studies, HermeticismBertrand Russell, philosopher, logician, mathematicianKen Wilber, Quantum Questions: Mystical Writings of the World's Greatest Physicists Kieran Fox, I Am Part of Infinity: The Spiritual Journey of Albert EinsteinG. I. Gurdjieff, Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson: All and EverythingA. H. Almaas, The Pearl Beyond Price: Integration of Personality into Being: An Object Relations ApproachThe Fermi paradox asks why, given the vast number of potentially habitable planets in our observable universe, there is no clear evidence of extraterrestrial civilizations---The A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series generally follows the sequence of Hameed's magnum opus, The Inner Journey Home (which John describes as psychoactive and spiritually, psychologically, and intellectually transformative), so listeners may want to get a copy of this book, to study and follow along on this exhilarating path of awakening.---Special Diamond Approach Course Discount for Deep Transformation ListenersIf you are interested in taking a course offered by Diamond Approach Online, Hameed's team at the Ridhwan School have offered a special 20% discount for Deep Transformation listeners. You can access the Course Catalog here: https://online.diamondapproach.org/catalog/. And enter the code DTP20 to receive your discount when you sign up.---Hameed Ali (A. H. Almaas) was born in Kuwait in 1944. At the age of eighteen, he moved to the U.S. to study at the University of California in Berkeley. Hameed was working on his Ph.D. in physics when he reached a turning point in his life and destiny that led him to inquire into the psychological and spiritual aspects of human nature rather than the physical nature of the universe. He left the academic world to pursue an in-depth journey of inner discovery, applying his scientific precision and discipline to personal, experiential research. This included study with different teachers in different modalities, extensive reading, and continuous study of his own consciousness in an effort to understand the essential nature of human experience and reality in general.Hameed's process of exploration led to the creation of the Ridhwan School and, with his colleague Karen Johnson, resulted in the founding and unfoldment of the Diamond Approach. He is the author of 20 books, including Nondual Love: Awakening to the Loving Nature of Reality, Love Unveiled: Discovering the Essence of the Awakened Heart, Keys to the...

In this episode, Margaret Anderson, President of Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford Health, discusses the organization's rebrand, its strategy for deeper integration with Henry Ford Health, and how it's driving growth while improving affordability. She also shares insights on provider sponsored health plans, administrative efficiency, and the growing impact of gene therapies on the healthcare system.

David Daoud. Daoud critiques U.S. policy for treating Lebanon as a sovereign state, ignoring Hezbollah's deep social and political integration. He warns that the nation is a failed state, now entirely dominated by Iranian influence. (8)1884

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2026 and talking to Nisarg Shah, Maintenance/Planner Engineer at Martinrea International about "eMaint platform deployment". Overview Nisarg Shah, a maintenance planner at Martinrea, discussed his experiences with Fluke's eMaint software at the Xcelerate 2026 event. Initially, the challenge was getting employees to use tablets for data entry. Nisarg overcame this by daily encouragement and teaching. The next challenge was integrating eMaint with the existing email system to automate data collection. They now focus on pulling data directly from PLCs, including temperature readings and cycle counts. Nisarg highlighted the benefits of meter-based PM, which significantly reduced breakdowns. He also mentioned using acoustic imaging for leak detection, saving money on maintenance. Outline Fluke's Xcelerate Event Overview Scott introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, sponsored by Fluke, highlighting the Xcelerate event in Austin, Texas.The event featured high-energy keynotes, hands-on predictive maintenance tools, and breakthrough AI diagnostics.Xcelerate proved to be a launch pad for smarter, faster, and more reliable operations.Listeners are encouraged to visit fluke.com for more information. Introduction to Nisarg Shah and His Role Scott welcomes Nisarg Shah, a maintenance planner at Martinrea, a tier-one supplier to the automotive industry.Nisarg started with Martinrea as a student at the University of Windsor, where he worked on deploying eMaint at the facility.Nisarg has been with the company for four years, and the company has been in operation for about 30 years.The company specializes in stamping and welding, and Nisarg is responsible for implementing and managing eMaint. Challenges and Implementation of eMaint Nisarg faced challenges in getting employees to use tablets for data entry, as they were not tech-savvy.The initial challenge was convincing employees to enter data accurately, which was previously done via email.Nisarg addressed the issue by continuously teaching and pushing employees to enter data correctly.The company needed a better way to manage assets and prevent breakdowns, leading to the implementation of eMaint. Integration and Data Collection Nisarg discusses the next challenge of integrating eMaint with the existing email system to collect better data.The goal is to get direct data from the PLCs instead of manual data entry.The company is currently working on integrating temperature readings, cycle counts, and PM calendars.Plans include installing vibration sensors and thermocouples on a new 3000-ton press to collect more comprehensive data. Impact of AI and Advanced Technologies Nisarg is impressed by the AI version of eMaint , which can build on existing data to provide more accurate predictions.AI can help in quickly accessing manuals and specific pages, reducing the need to scour through lengthy documents.The company is also using acoustic imaging to detect leaks, saving money on maintenance.Nisarg highlights the benefits of using AI and advanced technologies to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime. Benefits of Meter-Based PM Nisarg emphasizes the effectiveness of meter-based PM, which helps in predicting and preventing breakdowns.Meter-based PM allows for better data collection and analysis, leading to improved asset management.The company has seen significant improvements in reliability and reduced downtime by using meter-based PM.Nisarg recommends integrating all assets with eMaint to achieve even better results. Conclusion and Contact Information Nisarg shares his contact information, inviting listeners to connect with him on LinkedIn.Scott thanks Nisarg for sharing his experiences and insights on the podcast.The podcast wraps up with a reminder to visit fluke.com for more information on Fluke's solutions and services.Speaker 1 encourages listeners to tell their industrial stories and stay engaged with the Industrial Talk podcast. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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The traditional retail media playbook is undergoing a massive transformation as platforms shift away from transactional clicks toward holistic, real-world shopping experiences. This week, Sam's Club VP and GM Harvey Ma, breaks down how their membership data and cross-enterprise synergy with Walmart are setting a new standard for full-funnel brand measurement. Key Highlights

Ben Plumley speaks with Dr. mike Reid and Eric Goosby about their new book Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century, focusing on epistemology—how global health defines knowledge, evidence, and success. They argue global health has overprioritized biomedical metrics and donor-driven targets, often sidelining local knowledge, community co-design, and broader measures like sustainability, equity, and trust. Using examples from HIV/TB programming, maternal health, differentiated service delivery, and integration vs vertical programs, they discuss how humility and partnership shape effective, resilient responses and how “measurement is rarely neutral.” The conversation addresses threats to key populations under current political decisions, the need for epistemic justice and a preferential option for the poor, failures in academic authorship equity, and how shifts in US leadership and the climate crisis may reshape global health governance. They also stress better explaining global health's value to taxpayers. 00:00 Local Wisdom vs Evidence 00:55 Meet the Authors 01:45 Epistemology and Priorities 05:09 Epistemic Humility 08:51 PEPFAR Lessons on Partnership 10:39 Measurement Is Not Neutral 13:18 Motivation and Co-Design 21:09 Integration vs Vertical Programs 25:05 Equity and Key Populations 32:06 Politics and Funding Dilemmas 34:31 Moral Case for Care 36:09 Domestic Front Lines 36:56 Beyond Us Versus Them 40:10 Epistemology and Donor Power 44:15 Inclusive Leadership Priorities 47:37 Vacuum After US Retreat 51:09 Climate as Next Crisis 55:34 Decolonizing Academic Incentives 57:55 Preferential Option for Poor 01:00:27 Selling Global Health at Home 01:04:36 Three Arguments for Taxpayers 01:06:56 Closing Reflections and Next Episode Learn more about the book: https://bit.ly/redefining-global-health More from UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences: https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu Check Out mike Reid's Substack: https://substack.com/@reimaginingglobalhealth Check Out Ben's Substack: https://substack.com/@benplumley1 Join the Conversation! What would it take for global health to avoid decline? Share your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health — and look out for a dedicated sub channel for Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century under A Shot in the Arm's YouTube home. Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century: The Podcast (Playlist on Youtube) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW7yagTEtywqvW9_bs6heRikREgwS9sE9&si=TuNEdwcA9Z-VKLH A Shot in the Arm Podcast Youtube (Main Channel) https://youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast

Learn how Vercel's "self-driving infrastructure" vision pairs with AWS databases to eliminate backend friction, securely cutting Aurora Serverless creation time from minutes to seconds.Topics Include:Hedieh Zandi (Vercel) and Manbeen Kohli (AWS) introduce prompt-to-production sessionVercel powers 18 million developers, maintains Next.js and AI SDKVercel's agentic infrastructure runs on AWS Lambda, CloudFront, and S3AI now generates frontend, APIs, and workflows for small teamsBackend friction remains: credentials, provisioning, database configuration still hardVercel envisions "self-driving infrastructure" that adapts automatically to appsNew AWS partnership brings native Aurora DSQL and Postgres integrationManbeen explains databases now built into Vercel Marketplace and v0Aurora Serverless database creation sped up from minutes to secondsAurora Postgres, DynamoDB, and DSQL scale prototypes without rewritesPre-configured templates help builders start RAG or shopping AI appsDatabase security uses OIDC and IAM tokens, no stored passwordsAWS chosen for agents: low latency, autonomy, one-click simplicityskills.sh gives agents reusable instructions, mirrors AWS Kiro's "powers"v0 lets users build full-stack apps using natural language promptsv0 uses Bedrock models and deploys directly on Vercel infrastructureLive demo: v0 builds restaurant app, provisions database, adds Stripe checkoutDemo ends at AWS console; Rauch quote and hackathon close sessionParticipants:Hedieh Zandi - Product Lead, VercelManbeen Kohli - Director of Product Management, Aurora and RDS Databases, Amazon Web Services See how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/

Preview for Later Today: Alan Tonelson analyzes trade tensions between the US and Canada. He stresses that continental integration remains vital, noting that the USMCA protects most Canadian exports from tariffs despite political friction between Carney and Trump. (5)1900 OTTAWA

In this episode, we'll explore a groundbreaking new study that redefines the role of chiropractic in strengthening rehabilitation within health systems. Rather than being limited to spine care or isolated interventions, chiropractors have a unique opportunity to be recognized as essential members of the rehab workforce, addressing the growing global need for functional restoration and disability reduction.Research:Chiropractic's role in strengthening rehabilitation in health systemsSpecial Offers for Listeners:TURN YOUR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE INTO A 7-FIGURE REVENUE MACHINE: The 'Hybrid Practice Model' That Helps Chiropractors & PTs Generate $40K-$200K Per Month While Taking FEWER AppointmentsSave $500 and Get a Free Cart- Learn more at Shockwave Center of America Today!Leander Tables- Save $750 on the Series 950 Table using the code EBC2026 — their most advanced flexion-distraction tableNovoPulse OA Recovery Program- learn more herePatient Pilot by The Smart Chiropractor is the fastest, easiest to generate weekly patient reactivations on autopilot…without spending any money on advertising. Click here to schedule a call with our team.Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Discover the best chiropractic marketing you aren't currently using right here!

Michael Blau, Head of Product and CTO at Royal.io, the company behind Drip, joined me to discuss how the platform is helping writers and content creators get paid in stablecoins when AI agents use their work. https://dripstack.xyz/Topics: - Why use Drip for financial market research instead of just asking ChatGPT, Grok, or Gemini? - Integration with Base and Tempo - Michael's time at a16z investing in crypto- AI Agents and the future economyBrought to you by

Adam Butler is a madman, in the best possible way. He's gone on more psychedelic journeys than anyone i personally know which inspired him to become an author. He also goes into is 5 day total darkness retreat that was in and of itself it's own psychedelic. Let's Get Weird!To follow Adam--> https://www.instagram.com/thealchemistoftears/To Follow Us On Patreon—> https://www.patreon.com/c/MetaMysticsEmail Us!—> MetaMystics@yahoo.comSubscribe to our Youtube—> http://www.youtube.com/@MetaMysticsTo Follow Us On TikTok—> https://www.tiktok.com/@metamysticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/meta-mystics--5795466/support.You Don't Know What You Don't Know!

Joining me today is John Li, the co-founder of PickFu, a powerful consumer-feedback platform that helps e-commerce sellers, authors, app developers, and marketers make smarter, data-driven decisions.Before launching PickFu, John spent years at Microsoft as a software engineer and program manager but his entrepreneurial curiosity led him to create a simple tool to test ideas with real people.That tool evolved into PickFu, now trusted by tens of thousands of Amazon sellers and brands to validate product images, packaging, and listings before they go live, saving them from costly mistakes and giving them the confidence to scale.John is a true advocate for taking the guesswork out of e-commerce growth, and today, he's here to share how feedback-driven testing can help you turn more browsers into buyers, and more ideas into 8-figure successes.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Importance of human validation in AI-generated content.Role of consumer feedback in eCommerce decision-making.Comparison of AI-generated images versus human-created images.New features of PickFu, including multi-question surveys and Amazon SERP mockups.Impact of main image testing on click-through rates (CTR) and sales.Iterative testing strategies for optimizing product images.Integration of AI tools in the testing process and their benefits.Case studies demonstrating ROI from using PickFu for image testing.Quality control measures for test respondents in consumer feedback.Additional use cases for PickFu beyond main image testing, such as product selection and packaging design.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley speaks with John Li, co-founder of PickFu, about using consumer feedback to make smarter eCommerce decisions. John explains how PickFu helps sellers validate AI-generated content through real human feedback, particularly for main product images, which drive 75% of click-through rates on Amazon. They discuss PickFu's newest features, including multi-question surveys, Amazon SERP mockups, and AI-powered insights. John shares compelling case studies demonstrating strong ROI from simple image tests, and outlines an iterative testing playbook to help sellers continuously optimize listings and scale their businesses efficiently.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Test Before You Launch, AlwaysDon't rely on gut feel or AI alone.Run quick polls with real buyers to validate your main image, copy, and creatives before going live.Optimize Your Main Image RelentlesslyYour main image drives up to 75% of CTR. Treat it like your #1 growth lever. Test multiple variations, benchmark competitors, and iterate until you win.Build a Fast Feedback Loop (AI + Humans)Use AI to generate ideas fast, then validate with humans. Repeat this cycle quickly: create → test → analyze → improve to consistently outperform competitors.Timestamps:00:00:00 Introduction & Importance of Human Validation in AI EraDiscusses the need for real human feedback to validate AI-generated creative assets, especially for e-commerce images.00:00:29 Podcast Introduction & Guest BackgroundHost introduces the podcast, John Li, and PickFu's mission to help brands make data-driven decisions.00:02:13 Is PickFu Still Relevant in the Age of AI?Explores whether AI can replace human feedback and the continued importance of human validation for image testing.00:04:23 AI vs. Human-Generated Images: Performance InsightsCompares the effectiveness of AI-generated images versus human-created ones, emphasizing context and quality.00:06:04 PickFu Platform Updates & New FeaturesOverview of new PickFu features: multi-question surveys, Amazon SERP mockups, image stack, A+ content testing, and screen recording.00:08:31 Integration with AI Agents & MCP ServerExplains PickFu's MCP server, enabling users to run and analyze polls via AI chat agents like Claude and ChatGPT.00:10:02 Main Image Testing & Impact on Click-Through RateDiscusses the critical role of main image testing, its effect on CTR, and shares a case study of a failed launch turned successful.00:13:42 Iterative Testing Playbook for CTR OptimizationOutlines a step-by-step playbook for optimizing main images through iterative testing and competitive benchmarking.00:18:50 How to Structure and Automate Testing with AIDescribes how PickFu's AI features and MCP server help automate the testing process, including prompt engineering and image generation.00:20:33 Compounding Gains from Continuous TestingHighlights the value of frequent, automated testing for incremental improvements that compound over time.00:22:34 Future of E-commerce Creative Testing & AutomationDiscusses the vision for AI-driven, automated creative testing and the evolving role of humans in the process.00:23:54 Case Study: Simple Test, Big ROIShares a case where a single $85 PickFu test led to a 12.5% CTR increase and $3,800 in extra revenue.00:25:15 Who Should Own the Testing Process?Explores who in an organization should manage testing—owners, creative directors, or listing managers.00:27:28 Action Steps for Sellers New to TestingAdvice for sellers: benchmark against competitors, focus on top and mid-tier products, and optimize main images.00:29:31 Panel Quality & Validity of PickFu ResponsesExplains how PickFu ensures high-quality, valid consumer feedback and differentiates from competitors.00:32:13 Sleeper Use Cases: Product Selection & PackagingHighlights underutilized PickFu use cases like product selection, pricing validation, and packaging design.00:34:40 Actionable Takeaways & RecapHost summarizes three key action items: frequent main image testing, leveraging video tests, and preparing for AI-driven automation.00:37:10 Rapid-Fire Questions: Book, AI Tool, E-com InfluencerGuest shares his favorite book, AI tool, and a recommended e-commerce influencer to follow.00:38:35 Closing & Contact InformationProvides information on where to learn more about PickFu and how to connect with John Li.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Websites"PickFu": "00:01:57""Claude AI": "00:09:09""ChatGPT": "00:09:09""Nano Banana": "00:20:33"Books"

 "I wish I could bottle that smile." That's what my partner said to me when the silence finally broke, after 10 days.This is the third chapter of a story that began in 2022. I just completed my second 10-day silent retreat. In this episode, I share with vulnerability the rollercoaster of those ten days: the resistance of day one, the release of day four, the wall I hit on day nine, and the realisation that changed how I see my own podcast, my own mission, and the gap between what we do and why we really do it.Whether or not you ever sit in silence for ten days yourself, this episode will ask you the same question it asked me: what is your true volition behind what you do?Press play now, and if something in you is leaning forward as you listen, don't wait. Explore Vipassana for yourself.˚Vipassana website: https://dhamma.org˚The previous episodes I discussed Vipassana:My first Vipassana retreat - episode #267: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/267The 3-day refresher course - episode #333: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/333˚˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - The “bottled smile” and opening reflection3:37 - New retreat setting and key differences from the first experience5:29 - Entering the retreat: expectations, resistance, and early adjustment7:01 - Emotional release and the unfolding inner “rollercoaster”9:33 - Physical discipline, fasting structure, and habit observations11:09 - Mental patterns of perception and projection13:14 - Teaching on mental, vocal, and physical action16:00 - Volition and the nature of action as intention19:30 - Integration: relationship reflection, return journey, and closing insights˚Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email---A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery.Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are.To support the show, click here.

Bob Zimmerman discusses Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium for $8 billion, signaling a trend toward vertical integration. He also covers Blue Origin's investigation into a launchpad explosion and SpaceX's Star Mind data constellation, emphasizing the importance of corporate transparency and risk-taking in the space industry. (5)11934 FSA

What if the most important work of parenting isn't about your child at all... but about understanding yourself?Dr. Dan Siegel is a Harvard-trained clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA, a neuroscientist, and one of the leading voices helping us understand how relationships shape the developing mind. He has authored over 20 books, five of them New York Times bestsellers, including co-authoring The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline. Trained as a developmental attachment researcher through the National Institute of Mental Health, Dan has spent more than 40 years studying how the adults who care for children influence who those children become. And his interest isn't only academic. Dan describes his own childhood as decidedly non-optimal... a father who was intrusive and at times terrifying, a mother who was emotionally distant. He carried every non-secure attachment stance into adulthood, and earned security later in life, with the help of a therapist who finally saw him.What he found over those four decades reframes how we think about raising kids. The research is remarkably clear: how a parent has made sense of their own childhood, assessed before their baby is even born, predicts how that child will attach. Children don't need perfect parents. They need three things... to be seen, to be soothed, and to be safe. When those are reliably present, a fourth emerges: security. And when we inevitably blow it, because every parent does, what matters most is the repair. As Dan puts it, there's no such thing as perfect parenting. There's just being present.In this conversation with Dr. Michael Gervais, Dan walks through the science of attachment and why the pop-culture version on social media is quoting a different field entirely, the myth that a mother should be able to do it all alone when children are wired for a village, and the daily Wheel of Awareness practice he uses to start every morning. The two also explore loneliness as the experience of a “partial mind,” the shift from a threat mindset to a challenge mindset that protects against burnout, and what it means to keep the “me” while belonging to a “we.” And Mike opens up about the moment his son was born, when he and his wife wrote down their first principles as parents and landed on two words: kindness and strength.In this conversation, we explore:Why there's no such thing as perfect parenting, only being presentThe four S's every child needs: seen, soothed, safe, and secureHow your own childhood story quietly shapes the way you parentWhy repair after a rupture matters more than never rupturing at allThe myth of the lone parent, and why children are wired for a villageWhy loneliness may be the experience of a partial mindThe daily Wheel of Awareness practice Dan has done with 77,000 peopleHow shifting from a threat mindset to a challenge mindset protects against burnoutIf you've ever lost your cool with your kids and worried you've done lasting damage, this conversation offers a hopeful, science-backed way to repair... and grow._____________________Links & ResourcesSubscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors!Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletterDownload Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindsetFollow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XDr. Dan Siegel's Books: The Whole-Brain Child, No-Drama Discipline, Parenting from the Inside Out, The Power of Showing Up, Aware, and Becoming AwareSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast interview explores the complex interplay between the brain, mind, and body, emphasizing that physical and mental health are inseparable. The guest and hosts critique the siloed nature of modern healthcare, which often separates neurology from psychiatry and fails to address how social factors influence biological outcomes. They highlight functional neurological disorder (FND) as a primary example of how beliefs and environmental stressors can manifest as real physical symptoms. To move forward, the speakers advocate for the biopsychosocial model, urging clinicians to adopt a more integrated, "team-oriented" approach to patient care. Ultimately, the discussion calls for a systemic shift in medical training and public understanding to fully integrate interventions on the brain, mind, and body. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/194 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS (for step-by-step guidance, go to: www.NavNeuro.com/CEguide) 2) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 3) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating   Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.