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In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, we're joined by fermentation expert and best-selling author, Sandor Katz. Sandor is the author of popular books such as The Art of Fermentation, Wild Fermentation, Fermentation Journeys, and more. Sandor's interest in fermentation grew out of his overlapping interests in cooking, nutrition, and gardening. Since 2003, Sandor has taught hundreds of workshops demystifying fermentation and empowering people to reclaim this important transformational process in their kitchens. The New York Times calls him “one of the unlikely rock stars of the American food scene.”  Take a front row seat to this value-packed interview from the Thriving Farmer Value-Added Summit today! You'll hear: How Sandor got started in fermentation 2.31 What can realistically be fermented 5:26 What are some unusual foods for fermentation Sandor has seen being fermented that actually turned out well 19:07 What prompted Sandor to write Fermentation Journeys 26:28 Sandor's favorite ferment 32:32 Sandor's favorite fermenting tool 33:39 About the Guest: Sandor's interest in fermentation grew out of his overlapping interests in cooking, nutrition and gardening. It started with sauerkraut. He found an old crock buried in the barn, harvested cabbage from their garden, chopped it up, salted it, and waited. He says, "That first kraut tasted so alive and powerfully nutritious! Its sharp flavor sent my salivary glands into a frenzy and got me hooked on fermentation." Since 2003 when his book, Wild Fermentation, was published, Sandor has taught hundreds of workshops demystifying fermentation and empowering people to reclaim this important transformational process in their kitchens. The Art of Fermentation (2012), received a James Beard award and was a finalist at the International Association of Culinary Professionals.  Resources: Value Added Summit: https://www.farmsummits.com/ Website: https://www.wildfermentation.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandor.katz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandorkraut/   The Thriving Farmer Podcast Team would like to thank our amazing sponsor! Harvest Hosts provides a cost-free opportunity for small businesses and farms to increase revenue simply by inviting self-contained RV members to stay one night on their property. In return, Members patronize or donate to the business.  The program is free for farms to join and to share their offerings. There is no requirement to have hook-ups or services, just a place to park one RV.In exchange for the overnight stay, Harvest Hosts Members are encouraged to make a purchase of at least $20 at each host location they visit. Based on a recent survey, Harvest Hosts Members spend an average of $50 per night at each host location they visit. Well-established Hosts are reporting an average of $15,000 in additional annual revenue.  Become a Host For more information on how you can become a Host, contact Harvest Hosts at sales@harvesthosts.com  Be sure to mention the ​​Thriving Farmer Podcast on your application! Become a  Member If you have an RV and are interested in joining as a Member, visit HarvestHosts.com today.  

Suzanne Monroe is the founder of the International Association of Wellness Professionals and the director of the IAWP's Holistic Wellness Certification and Training Program. She is aiming to help people reawaken their purpose and find a career they love, and has reached over 11.5 million people last year alone for this. Suzanne is also an author and podcast host of ‘Live Well Dream Big'   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Career burnout. ◾️3 specific signs to know if you're burned out. ◾️The new formula for success.   superpowergift.com iawpwellnesscoach.com

Myra Strober and Abby Davisson are the co-authors of “Money & Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life's Biggest Decisions,” a book designed to help people make better decisions when money and love are involved.    ‍Abby Davisson is a leader, strategist, and career development expert. She spent nine years driving social impact at global retailer Gap Inc. Abby's expertise in career development comes from forging her own non-traditional career path, as well as from serving as an alumni career advisor and coach at Stanford's Graduate School of Business.   Myra Strober is a labor economist, Professor (Emerita) at the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University, and Professor of Economics at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, as well as an acclaimed author. Strober was the founding director of Stanford's Center for Research on Women (now the Clayman Institute for Gender Research) and President of the International Association for Feminist Economics. She has been an expert witness in legal cases involving sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and the valuation of unpaid caring work, and she has consulted with several corporations on improved utilization of women in management and work-family issues.   Myra and Abby came together to write “Money and Love” to shows us and our loved ones how to consider them jointly using the original, step-by-step 5Cs method: CLARIFY, COMMUNICATE, CHOICES, CHECK IN, and CONSEQUENCES.   At a time when we are experiencing the most significant shift in work-life balance in decades – marked by remote work, the Great Reshuffle, and a mass reconfiguring of family dynamics and social/professional networks – Abby and Myra's framework offers simple and effective steps to empower readers to make the best strategic decisions without having to sacrifice their careers or personal lives. Read the show notes on Arcbound's Podcast Page: https://arcbound.com/podcasts/    Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Arcbound.com Services/Work with Us: https://arcbound.com/work-with-us/ About: https://arcbound.com/about/ Founders Corner: https://arcbound.com/category/founders-corner/ Connect: https://arcbound.com/connect/

In a world where beauty is so often equated with thinness and weight loss with health, willpower, and virtue, Intuitive Eating gives us a different framework-one that emphasizes the beauty of body diversity and makes food freedom possible. In today's episode, I have the privilege of speaking with one of the co-creators of Intuitive Eating, Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-S. Elyse is a nutrition therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills, California, with forty years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size. She is the co-author of Intuitive Eating, now in its 4th edition, the Intuitive Eating Workbook, The Intuitive Eating Card Deck—50 Bite-Sized Ways to Make Peace with Food, The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens, and The Intuitive Eating Journal—Your Guided Journey for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food. She is also a chapter contributor to The Handbook of Positive Body Image and Embodiment and her work has been profiled in outlets such NPR, CNN, NBC, KTTV, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Associate Press, KFI Radio, USA Today, and the Huffington Post, among others. Elyse is nationally known for her work in helping patients break free from diet culture through the Intuitive Eating process. Her philosophy embraces the goal of reconnecting with one's internal wisdom about eating and believes that all bodies deserve dignity and respect. She also supervises and trains health professionals, is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor, a Fellow of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In my time with Elyse, we discuss what first drew her to the concept of Intuitive Eating, what Intuitive Eating is and how it differs from diet culture, sneaky ways diet culture is showing up these days, and how the concept of health can be expanded beyond weight. So, if you're curious about Intuitive Eating, making peace with food, or looking for a new way to connect with your body, this episode is for you.

Jeff founded JP Morand & Company based on principals designed to assist families in creating and protecting their wealth in preparation for college planning and a financially secure retirement. His approach to business is an individually focused view to helping his clients understand all options that are available to them based upon their particular circumstancesJeff takes his role as “advisor” very seriously. His mission is to develop a plan that is customized to your needs, educate and advise you on a course of action and assist you in making an informed decision. The final decision is always yours.As your “advisor”, Jeff is compensated as such. compensation is based on the advice given, not on a transactional basis. This provides you with the assurance that he is truly objective in making recommendations and that he has a vested interest in the success of your financial future and in helping you meet and maintain your goals. He takes the time to understand the issues and provides practical solutions.Jeff has assisted clients in their financial decisions since 1980. His success and knowledge in this field has allowed him to teach financial classes at University of Colorado at Denver, participate as a member of the National Association of College Funding Advisors, and the National Association of Financial Planners. He has been featured in the Los Angles Times. Jeff has hosted 2 television programs, ‘The Financial Beacon” and “Making the Most of your Money”. He has been a guest on KTLA's Saturday Morning Show and KIGH Radio talk show. He has earned the professional designation of Registered Financial Consultant awarded by the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants. Jeff is also a member of the National Association of Eagle Scouts.Jeff's family is his first priority and he lives with his wife Lori in Parker, Colorado. All of his family are very active in their church. His hobbies are golf, camping, traveling and reading.Jeff not only provides you with sound financial advice but with a responsive team of professionals who are always available and ready to answer any questions you may have.Learn More:www.MySevenFs.comhttps://www.fmgwebsites.com/febe98b5-26f6-4cb3-9ec2-f3b1e046192a/mysevenfs-comInfluential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-jeffrey-p-morand-discussing-his-seven-f-strategy-for-life

This week our host, Brandi Starr, is joined by Gary Kibel, a partner at law firm Davis+Gilbert LLP in New York City, in the Digital Media, Technology & Privacy Practice Group. Gary is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) and a member of the Publications Advisory Board of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). He advises ad tech companies, advertising agencies, publishers, brands, and other commercial entities regarding transactions for interactive media, behavioural advertising, social media, programmatic media buying, affiliate marketing, data collection and usage, and other emerging products and services regarding a wide range of issues, including digital media and privacy issues, insertion orders, leveraging data, advertising issues, privacy disclosures, contractual obligations, security breaches, and compliance with a wide variety of privacy laws and self-regulatory obligations. Gary also serves as General Counsel to the Performance Marketing Association.  Davis+Gilbert, a full-service law firm, is recognized as one of the premier law firms in the United States representing the marketing communications industry for over 110 years. The firm is an associate member of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB).  In this week's very timely episode of Revenue Rehab, Brandi and Gary shed much needed light on Ad Privacy Legislation: What It Means, What It Doesn't, & Why There's No Need to Panic. Links: Get in touch with Gary Kibel on: LinkedIn Twitter Davis+Gilbert LLP Subscribe, listen, and rate/review Revenue Rehab Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts , Amazon Music, or iHeart Radio and find more episodes on our website RevenueRehab.live

Jeff founded JP Morand & Company based on principals designed to assist families in creating and protecting their wealth in preparation for college planning and a financially secure retirement. His approach to business is an individually focused view to helping his clients understand all options that are available to them based upon their particular circumstancesJeff takes his role as “advisor” very seriously. His mission is to develop a plan that is customized to your needs, educate and advise you on a course of action and assist you in making an informed decision. The final decision is always yours.As your “advisor”, Jeff is compensated as such. compensation is based on the advice given, not on a transactional basis. This provides you with the assurance that he is truly objective in making recommendations and that he has a vested interest in the success of your financial future and in helping you meet and maintain your goals. He takes the time to understand the issues and provides practical solutions.Jeff has assisted clients in their financial decisions since 1980. His success and knowledge in this field has allowed him to teach financial classes at University of Colorado at Denver, participate as a member of the National Association of College Funding Advisors, and the National Association of Financial Planners. He has been featured in the Los Angles Times. Jeff has hosted 2 television programs, ‘The Financial Beacon” and “Making the Most of your Money”. He has been a guest on KTLA's Saturday Morning Show and KIGH Radio talk show. He has earned the professional designation of Registered Financial Consultant awarded by the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants. Jeff is also a member of the National Association of Eagle Scouts.Jeff's family is his first priority and he lives with his wife Lori in Parker, Colorado. All of his family are very active in their church. His hobbies are golf, camping, traveling and reading.Jeff not only provides you with sound financial advice but with a responsive team of professionals who are always available and ready to answer any questions you may have.Learn about the Countdown to College: http://www.collegefundingcoach.com/Get your free College Money Report™ – https://planning.college/collegefundiungcoach/cmrInfluential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-jeffrey-p-morand-career-college-planning-coach-discussing-college-planning

Marlo Calico, President and CEO of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, speaks with Heidi with passion and expertise about state and county fairs and how they promote wonderful youth and agriculture/livestock programs. Hear how the county fair began as a gathering of animal owners and farmers exchanging information, ideas, animals, and more! The […] The post Animal Tales: EPISODE 6: 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIVESTOCK, YOUTH PROGRAMS, and COUNTY FAIRS appeared first on Radio Influence.

Tired of your current job? Scared the layoff headlines are headed for your industry? It might be time to apply for a new job. But, how do you secure a new position while you're still at your old one without your boss finding out? We talk to career coach Cara Heilmann, the president of the International Association of Career Coaches, about the importance of staying in stealth mode for nabbing that new job. Then, Michelle Reisdorf from staffing services company Robert Half walks us through the how-tos of building a stellar resume that will land you the interview. Send us your stories about work and careers! Email aswework@wsj.com, or leave us a voicemail at 212-416-2394. Further Reading: Land a New Job, With Help From the Inside  To Find Your New Job, Ditch the Online Resume Portal  Make Your Job Application Robot-Proof  Workplace Report  Careers Newsletter  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Among thought leaders – but especially among professional speakers – one of the most common questions is, "How do I get represented by a speakers bureau?"   We've danced around this question on this show and covered many of the surrounding questions, such as "How do bureaus work?" and "What is it like to run a bureau?"   But the one we're focusing on in this episode – and the one that leads to that core, first question – is simple: What do bureaus look for when they're adding a speaker to their roster?   Here to answer that is the Managing Director of Speakers Corner and the former President of the International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB) Nick Gold.   With 20+ years of consulting experience, Nick has worked with over 7,500 speakers and services 1,000+ events per year. He's also been published extensively across UK media outlets, including The Telegraph, City AM, Huffington Post UK, GQ.com, and Raconteur.   Needless to say, Nick knows the speaking bureau business like the back of his hand AND what can make you stand out as a speaker looking for bureau representation.   This episode is jam-packed with industry insights, recommendations, and forecasting – Hope you learn as much from it as we did!   Show Notes:   ✅ Check out Nick's book "Speaking with Confidence": https://www.amazon.co.uk/Speaking-Confidence-Penguin-Business-Experts-ebook/dp/B085RR6C9Y/   ✅ Learn more about Speakers' Corner: https://www.speakerscorner.co.uk/  

It's that time. When a Republican Congress and a Democratic president face off over an archaic procedure known as the debt ceiling. You've probably heard about it, so we decided to do a deep dive to understand what's going on in the next few weeks and months as the radical Republicans in the House hold the world's economy hostage to their demands for cutting Medicare Social Security and defense. To dig into this topic we turn to one of the sharpest voices on the intersection of economics and politics, Catherine Rampell, a syndicated columnist based at the Washington Post. She's also a economics and political commentator for CNN. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The International Association of Fire Fighters. Over 300,000 members keeping us safe 24-7-365. More information at IAFF.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crime Scene Investigator and Region 5 Director of the Florida Division for the International Association for Identification Rob Caceras joins the Queens this week to share his experiences dealing with crime scenes with mass casualties.  This episode contains adult language and content. ~~ Follow us on Instagram: @CrimeSceneQueens Email us at hello@crimescenequeens.com Check out the Crime Scene Queens' CSI Essentials ~~ Crime Scene Queens is brought to you by QCODE.  To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dreams can be more than pretty images, flights into fantasy, strange symbols and scary nightmares. They can be a practical tools for getting answers to the questions that can nag you during the daytime. Wondering if you should quit your job or take a chance on someone you met online or struggling to understand why you never complete projects you start? The answers can be yours for the taking in your dreams. The process is dream incubation, and it can be both satisfying and fun. For information on how to do it, what to expect from it and to jumpstart your practice, we turn to the noted dream expert Kelly Lydick, author of the book Dream Incubation for Greater Self Awarness: A Handbook. Kelly says that, “Looking at dreams can be one of the fastest ways to increase your self-awareness, and there are specific techniques that can be used to increase your dreaming frequency and recall.” In this engaging episode, Kelly reveals: • how dreams help us reach the collective consciousness • the role of the incubation container • the best way to create an incubation dream • how to decide on the subject matter of your dream • why words matter when you're incubating a dream • how to create a hierarchy of importance • what to do if you don't like the answers you get • how incubating a dream can help you connect with your shadow side Kelly Lydick has a Master's degree in Writing & Consciousness. She's a Certified Gateway DreamingTM Coach and Meditation Facilitator. Her articles on dreams have been published in Natural Awakenings, CO Yoga + Life magazine, True Blue Spirit magazine (Canada) and many more. She's also the author of Mastering the Dream, a contributor to the anthology Dreams That Change Our Lives, and a member of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD) where she has presented her work on dreams. She's been featured on iHeart Radio, NPR's The Writers' Block and the Word podcasts, and many others. Chosen in 2016 by the internationally-renowned Omega Institute of Rhinebeck, NY to receive a Juno Residency Award for women's leadership in a service- based business, Kelly is passionate about helping people use their dreams to live the life of their dreams. Website: https://kellylydick.com/Want to know why dreams are the fastest and clearest way to understand yourself? Sign up here for a complementary Dream Discovery Session with me and never leave your dreams on your pillow again! https://calendly.com/thedreamcoach53/30min

Dr. Snyder graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry and the F.A.C.E. institute. He created/co-directed the first ever two-year graduate program in Aesthetic & Cosmetic Dentistry while at UCLA.   The 77th Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a Diplomat of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry and a Fellow in the International Academy of Dental Facial Aesthetics.  He is an international author, lecturer and consultant to dental companies.  Dr Snyder owns a software company and an online dental training program www.Legion.Dentist. He hosts a weekly podcast, Delusional: Winning the Weekly War of Dentistry. Dr Snyder is also a professional race car driver and entrepreneur.  He practices Cosmetic and Restorative dentistry in both Laguna Niguel, CA and Las Vegas, NV. Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.  Contact: (877) 532-2123 Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com   Offer for Fee For Service Podcast Members   Purchase a PreXion CBCT model and install by December 31, 2022 and Receive either a free mounting stand (if needed) or a $1,000 rebate in the form of an Amazon or Target gift card. To learn more, please visit https://www.prexion.com.   FFS Podcast Promotional Links:  ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com   About Dr. Sonny Spera Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team. Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.  Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club. Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son's of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc. Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies. 607-624-2962 (Cell) Sonnyspera@gmail.com Www.progressivedentalny.com   Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2

In a recent survey of 326 HSPs collected over five days between December 17-22, 2022 over 90% of HSPs have had thoughts of suicide. over 18% have attempted suicide almost 33% use alcohol or drugs to numb emotional pain. We can learn a lot from this survey on how to support and save HSP lives. Things that were named that make it hard to cope Overwhelming and intense emotions Sensory overload Absorbing the suffering of others and the world Feeling different and misunderstood Not understanding how to support their sensitivity 3 AREAS THAT HELP + RECOMMENDED RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THOSE NEEDS In the survey, HSPs also identified three main areas that helped them cope, which we can use to help others. Within each of the three areas, I have resources. Learning About the Trait of High Sensitivity Self-Care the HSP Way Supportive People 1. Learning about their trait of high sensitivity made them feel less alone in how they experienced the world opened up a window to understanding themselves. helped explain why they experienced the world the way they did helped them understand why they always felt different from those around them. It also helped them understand, accept, and honor that their self-care needs look different than most. These factors improved wellness, self-esteem, self-compassion, and coping ability. 2. Self-Care the HSP Way HSPs reported that when they started being consistent about specific types of self-care that reduced sensory overload and supported the sensitive nervous system, their mental and physical health improved, offering greater resiliency and coping skills. 3. Supportive People Those that reported having supportive people around them named it as one of the key factors in improving wellness and mental health. Immediate Resources If you know someone who is struggling with thoughts of suicide, let them know they are not alone and that there is immediate help available 24 hours a day. They can call, text, or chat at 988, and you will be connected to trained counselors in the United States at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, always available 24 hours a day, free and confidential. Internationally, you can find suicide hotlines in your country at the International Association for Suicide Prevention. Resources to Support Highly Sensitive People's Mental Health Learn more about high sensitivity and self-care tools that work, and join our Sensitive Empowerment Community for daily support! Everything can be found at HSPresources.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/support

M.K. (Kathy) McDaniel is the Author of the memoir, Misfit In Hell To Heaven Expat. While dying from lung failure in 1999, she was placed on a ventilator and into a drug-induced coma. A Disturbing Near-Death Experience occurred, and although mostly traumatic, the overwhelming bliss of Heaven she also experienced shifted her religious beliefs to a deep spirituality. Kathy credits the members of IANDS (International Assn. for Near-Death Studies) for her eventual integration of the Disturbing NDE and the ability to accept the sacred mission that caused her reluctant return to Earth. She now shares her experience, and its messages, as a guest on various media and via her memoir, Misfit In Hell To Heaven Expat.About the book: Placed on a ventilator for lung failure caused by the virulent flu in 1999, First-Time Author M.K. McDaniel fought for her life in a drug-induced coma for three weeks. She found herself in an inexplicably dangerous, foreign realm during this time.Misfit In Hell To Heaven Expat is a memoir of M. K.'s tumultuous life before, during, and after her Dark Near-Death Experience. The effects of the NDE caused to her to question her understanding of everything she thought to be factual and irrefutable. As a disappointed Heaven Expat, M.K. continued to struggle to find her place and purpose during the remainder of her Earthly life. During her lengthy recovery, as M.K. reflected on the purpose of her experiences in the Afterlife, she recalled the tribulations of her family ancestors and their courage to survive. If they could overcome their overwhelming obstacles, then so could she. As memories of former earthly hellish traumas surfaced and seemed to parallel her actual Hell experiences, M.K. sought out others with the same story. She eventually found solace, hope, and understanding at International Association of Near-Death Studies meetings in Seattle. Uplifting, humorous, chilling, and engrossing, Misfit In Hell To Heaven Expat takes the reader by the hand to safely explore our human and otherworldly selves. Its gentle message will help readers find their way along the bumpy, earthly road to eternity.Please enjoy my conversation with M.K. McDaniel.

Have you worked with clients who have suffered acute trauma or violent assault?     In this episode of The Yoga Pro Podcast, Diana Tokaji shares a very candid and personal conversation about her experience being violently assaulted, among other traumas in her life; and how she has risen above to be able to hold space and help others through yoga therapy.  She shares some beautiful practices and challenges ways of thinking around trauma, victimhood, and survivorship.   Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or find it at The Yoga Pro Podcast dot com.   Diana has a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy from Maryland University of Integrative Health and she is a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist. She is a certified teacher of Pilates Mat, a certified Restorative Yoga trainer with Judith Lasater, an Approved Professional Development Provider with Yoga Alliance and IAYT, a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists, and she is a writer, performer, and choreographer. Diana is the author of two books, her article on new ways of working with assault and trauma, was published in Yoga Therapy Today, and she is a sought after keynote speaker.   Topics: -How Diana started practicing yoga therapy on her own puzzling health issues -Finding her intuition for her own healing path -The traumatic event that left her unable to dance -Why she decided to be a teacher and yoga therapist -The importance of leaning on others to help us with our own practice -How she finds grounding and lightness with heavy subjects to hold space for others -Diana talks candidly about the trauma she endured at the hands of police -She shares a Mudra that can be helpful for those surviving assault -Pamela and Diana discuss the idea of working from a wound or a scar -Diana delves into the terminology of “victim” vs “survivor” and whether you can be both -Traumatic assaults that you might not have thought of that you may have experienced -Gaining power by recognizing and owning our traumas -How she works with people who have suffered a trauma -Borrowing from and dropping into the ancestors or other resources -Connecting to the body's wisdom -Diana shares practices to draw us to the midline and the healing matrix -Tethering vs grounding -Why asking someone to breathe isn't always the best protocol -Reading the signals for what the client who is suffering from depression wants -The beauty of play in a yoga class -Diana shares a couple of quotes that resonate with her -Why we shouldn't try to be so quick to transform     Please fill out our survey and receive a FREE I'm a Yoga Pro sticker! https://lynxshort.com/podcastsurvey   Would you or someone you know make a great guest?   Apply with this podcast guest form and waiver https://forms.gle/wGDiv3i1ZSDAzu8o6     Connect with Diana: dianatokaji@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/diana.tokaji.1/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-tokaji-636a9552/   SIX WOMEN IN A CELL,  2021 Best Indie Book Award, Nonfiction Valuable for all practitioners, particularly those who work with trauma. Resources in the appendix. Available on Amazon or your favorite bookstore.   SURVIVING ASSAULT - Words that Rock & Quiet & Tell the Truth / Resource for the Living, 2021 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist Intimate resource book for assault survivors. Four deep conversations with hand mudra. Available on Amazon or your favorite bookstore.     Connect with Pamela: www.theyogapropodcast.com www.instagram.com/gratefullypamela   Email: info@interoceptiveperformance.com   Music:  The State of Things (The Bouncy Song) by Rena Wren is used with permission.   www.renawrenmusic.com

Neil Douglas-Klotz, Ph.D. is a teacher, scholar, author, and musician, specializing in the native traditions and the translation and interpretation of the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Arabic. His scholarship connects religious studies and psychology. He's past chair of the Mysticism Group of the American Academy of Religion and is active in various international conferences dedicated to peace and spirituality. For more than 40 years he has followed the Sufi path and was a student of the Sufi Murshid Moineddin Jablonski (d.2001) and serves on the advisory board of the International Association of Sufism. His books include Prayers of the Cosmos (HarperOne 2009), The Hidden Gospel (Quest Books 2001), Revelations of the Aramaic Jesus: The Hidden Teachings on Life and Death (Hampton Roads 2022)Interview Date: 10/14/2022. Tags: Neil Douglas-Klotz, Bible, New Testament, Jesus, Yeshua, Semitic languages, Aramaic Christians, chanting Jesus' words, the perfection of ripeness, breath, John, In the Beginning was the Word, Christian Mysticism, Gnosticism, wisdom coming to flesh, yin/yang, both/and, God, the Cosmic Mystery, Religion, History, Spirituality

Dr. Constance Craig-Mason, MRFC® is the CEO of Concierge Financial Advisory and the President of Money Concepts Wealth Management & Financial Planning.As a dedicated Financial Advisor, award-winning Insurance Broker, passionate International Speaker and an x8 Best Selling Author, she teaches her clients to correctly manage their money, so they can live the life they want without worrying about money!She has received numerous awards for community impact in her field including a medallion “In Recognition of Excellence, Service, & Sacrifice” from the Comptroller of Maryland. Dr. Constance has also received an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy for her eminent contributions to financial literacy, financial advancement and entrepreneurship empowerment. And she is a 2022 honoree of the Association of African American Financial Advisors' 50 Under 50.Dr. Constance is a member of the FDIC's Money Smart Alliance, National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Financial Planning Association (FPA), International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC), the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACFP) and Strategic Advisor to the Black Women Blockchain Council Board of Directors (BWBC) Connect with Dr. Constance Craig-Mason on Instagram and LinkedIn. Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn Audio Production: Jamal Bethea Music by: Yugy

This deep dialogue enlivens the works and words of Jesus to higher levels of inspiration and understanding so needed in these threshold times. Klotz helps us to see the moving nature and luminosity of the teachings of Jesus that are present within us, within our very breath, every day through the Aramaic translations. Neil Douglas-Klotz, Ph.D. is a teacher, scholar, author, and musician, specializing in the native traditions and the translation and interpretation of the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Arabic. His scholarship connects religious studies and psychology. He's past chair of the Mysticism Group of the American Academy of Religion and is active in various international conferences dedicated to peace and spirituality. For more than 40 years he has followed the Sufi path and was a student of the Sufi Murshid Moineddin Jablonski (d.2001) and serves on the advisory board of the International Association of Sufism. His books include Prayers of the Cosmos (HarperOne 2009), The Hidden Gospel (Quest Books 2001), Revelations of the Aramaic Jesus: The Hidden Teachings on Life and Death (Hampton Roads 2022) Interview Date: 10/14/2022. Tags: Neil Douglas-Klotz, Bible, New Testament, Jesus, Yeshua, Semitic languages, ancient Hebrew, Samual L. Lewis, Sufi Sam, Sufism, Dances of Universal Peace, Rabbi Zalman Schachter, Beatitudes, somatics, Miracles of Jesus, Religion, History, Spirituality

Interview begins @ 4:43 The Red Book, also known as Liber Novus, is a manuscript created by Carl Jung between 1914 and 1930. It is a highly personal and symbolic work that documents Jung's exploration of his own psyche through active imagination and dream analysis. The book contains a wealth of material, including paintings and calligraphy, that Jung created as part of his self-exploration, and it is considered to be one of the most important works of Jung's career. The Red Book was not published during Jung's lifetime, but it was eventually edited and published posthumously in 2009. In this episode, Dr. Murray Stein and John discuss the impact of Liber Novus on the study of depth psychology and religion. We begin by exploring the anthology, Jung's Red Book for Our Time: Searching for Soul under Postmodern Conditions, created and edited by today's participant, Dr. Stein, and physicist, Dr. Thomas Arzt, who organized over seventy essays contributed to the process by various writers in the community of analytical psychology. We continue with the nature of Jung's suffering expressed through the process of active imagination, we discuss what Liber Novus has done for the Jungian field, and we continue by identifying the practice of active imagination as the key method for self-knowledge, psychedelics and the unconscious, the ethical obligation following an encounter with the unconscious – whether through dream work, active imagination, psychedelics, incubation, or any other ecstatic experience - depth psychology, the rational and irrational, alchemy and the unconscious, Dr. Stein explains the process of active imagination, mysteries traditions, Orphic tradition, subtle bodies and synchronicity, the encounter with Soul, and integrating the inferior function. Bio: Dr. Stein is a graduate of Yale University (B.A. and M.Div.), the University of Chicago (Ph.D.), and the C.G. Jung Institute-Zurich (Diploma). He is a founding member of the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts and of the Chicago Society of Jungian Analysts. He has been the president of the International Association for Analytical Psychology (2001-4), and the President of The International School of Analytical Psychology-Zurich (2008-2012). http://murraystein.com Eranos Symposium 2022: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkVRxhi1xeS3Mwomyoszk4VqO8m-jFwV John's Esalen Workshop: https://www.esalen.org/workshops/portals-and-pathways-ecstatic-experience-music-and-the-red-book-022723 Website for The Sacred Speaks: http://www.thesacredspeaks.com WATCH: YouTube for The Sacred Speaks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAuksnpfht1udHWUVEO7Rg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/ @thesacredspeaks Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesacredspeaks/ Brought to you by: https://www.thecenterforhas.com Theme music provided by: http://www.modernnationsmusic.com

Captain Sheronda Grant is a proud Milwaukee native who grew up in the 53206 area. Shortly after graduating from Hamilton High School, she was hired by the Milwaukee Police Department as a police aide in 2001. After graduating from the Police Academy, she was assigned to District 4 as a patrol officer. As an officer, Captain Grant became a state-certified law enforcement instructor trained in Professional Communications, Defense and Arrest Tactics, Emergency Vehicle Operations, and Vehicle Contacts. She also became a field training officer, specialized in undercover operations, and at one point was the sole recruiting officer for the entire Milwaukee Police Department.  In January 2014, Captain Grant was promoted to the rank of a police sergeant and has been assigned to District 5, the Internal Affairs Division, the Police Academy, and the Office of the Chief as the agency's Spokesperson. In 2020, she was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to District 3. In December 2021, she was reassigned to District 5 as the Acting Captain, and on February 18, 2022, she was promoted to Captain and remained at District 5.  Captain Grant holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership and Quality and a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, both from Marian University. She graduated from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) - Leadership in Police Organizations. She has attended various FBI LEEDA courses, earned several training certificates, and graduated from Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command - Class 518. She is a member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, IACP, and is a former President of the League of Martin. Captain Grant believes that diversity in law enforcement is essential, therefore, she works to encourage more African Americans, other minorities, and women to join the law enforcement profession.  Captain Grant's clothing line https://www.wearestrongenough.com/ https://city.milwaukee.gov/police/About-MPD/Command-Staff-Bios/Sheronda-D.-GrantSponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Sandra interviews Dr. Ahava Shira, a poet, author, and writing mentor, about her journey to becoming a writer and how she uses writing to empower women."The biggest thing is giving people permission to explore, to open up, to expand, to play."Dr. Ahava Shira is a poet, author, and writing mentor who helps writers cultivate self-love and deep connection with themselves and others. Through her transformative writing programs, Ahava creates safe, nurturing spaces where writers are supported to free their voices, tell their stories, and develop supportive and compassionate relationships with themselves and other writers.Dr. Ahava Shira is a poet, author, and writing mentor who helps writers cultivate self-love and a deep connection with themselves and others. She does this through her transformative writing programs, which create safe and nurturing spaces for writers to express themselves freely. In her 35 years of writing experience, she has learned that it is essential to give writers permission to explore their own voices and to be messy in their writing. This allows them to find their own unique styles and to connect more deeply with their stories.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How Ahava Shira became an author and poet, and the importance of writing as a tool for self-expression and healing.2. The different writing programs and workshops offered by Ahava Shira, and how they create safe spaces for women to explore their voices and stories.3. The importance of listening deeply and with compassion, and how this can create intimacy and connection in relationships and communities.Connect with Ahava:Website: lovinginquiry.comEmail: ahavashira@gmail.comNarrative Healing Community: https://narrativehealing.com/International Association for Journal Writing: https://iajw.org/Get a copy of her book: https://writingalonetogether.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makethatmoney.hunni/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrajoe/Website: https://www.sandrajoe.com/

MOVE Philadelphia made headlines in 1978, when police and MOVE members ended up in a prolonged siege and a gunfire exchange that left a police officer dead. They hit the headlines again in 1985, when a confrontation with the authorities became even more deadly after an explosive device was dropped on their property. The events led many to understand the organisation as a Black liberation group who were the victims of a racist system. The latter is hardly debatable, but credible stories from a multitude of former members portray MOVE as never truly being about Black liberation at all. Instead, they characterise it as a cult. Full research sources listed here. You can support us on Patreon or Acast+, with a one-off donation, or grab some merch. Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is available on audiobook now. With thanks to Audio-Technica, presenting partner for season 5 of Let's Talk About Sects. Use promo code LTAS10 at Audio-Technica's Australian store for 10% off and to support the show! If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support right now, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 in Australia, or find your local crisis centre via the International Association for Suicide Prevention. Links:What the survivors of MOVE deserve — by Kevin Price, Leaving MOVE blog, 22 October 2021Help Maria Start Over After MOVE — GoFundMe fundraiser for Maria Hardy, formerly Maria Africa, to help with general life expensesHelp June (Pixie) and kids resettle in hiding — GoFundMe fundraiser for June Stokes, formerly Pixie Africa, and her children to help with general life expensesThe Invention of John Africa — by Kevin Price, Leaving MOVE blog, 15 September 2021Move: An American Religion — by Richard Kent Evans, Oxford University Press, 2020Who was John Africa? — by Craig R. McCoy, The Philadelphia Inquirer, 12 January 1986 Subscribe and support the production of this independent podcast, and you can access early + ad-free episodes at https://plus.acast.com/s/lets-talk-about-sects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy is joined by academic and advocate Dr. Veronica Fynn Bruey to discuss her book, Patriarchy and Gender in Africa, and discuss the impacts of patriarchy on the African continent.Dr. Veronica Fynn Bruey is a multi-award winner and a passionate academic and advocate. Holding six academic degrees from four continents, she has researched, taught, consulted, and presented at conferences in over thirty countries. She's authored five books, several book chapters, and journal articles. She's the founder and editor in chief of the Journal of Internal Displacement, the co-lead of Law & Society's collaborative research network, she is the lead of Law & Society Association's international research collaborative, Disrupting Patriarchy and Masculinity in Africa, the founder of The Voice of West African Refugees in Ghana at the Buduburam refugee settlement in Ghana. She is also the Australian National University International Alumna of the Year in 2021, and the president of the International Association for the Study of Forced Migration, and a co-chair of Africa Interest Group American Society Of International Law. Currently she is an Action Canada Fellow, from 2022 to 2023, and the director of The Flower School of Global Health Sciences and an assistant professor of legal studies at Athabasca University. Veronica is a born and bred indigenous Liberian War survivor.

Podcast Website Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dental Digest Podcast FacebookJohn Featherstone, MSc, PhD, is Professor of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Dean of the School of Dentistry. He earned his M.Sc. in physical chemistry from the University of Manchester (UK) and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Wellington (New Zealand). His research over the past 34 years has covered several aspects of cariology (study of tooth decay) including fluoride mechanisms of action, caries risk assessment, de- and remineralization of the teeth, apatite chemistry, salivary dysfunction, caries (tooth decay) prevention, and laser effects on dental hard tissues with emphasis on caries prevention and early caries removal. He is currently active in implementing caries management by risk assessment in several dental schools across the nation. He has won numerous national and international awards, including the International Association for Dental Research distinguished scientist award for research in dental caries (2000), the Zsolnai Prize from the European Caries Research Organization (2002) for his lifelong contributions to caries research, the “Ericsson Prize in Preventive Dentistry” by the Swedish Patent Fund (2002) and the Norton Ross Award for excellence in clinical research from the American Dental Association (2007). He has published over 200 manuscripts and book chapters. He is the principal investigator on one National Institutes of Health RO1 grant and co-investigator on five other NIH grants.

Dr. Mazella Fuller is a clinical associate on staff at the Counseling and Psychological Services of Duke University. Dr. Fuller provides clinical services, consultation, and training for social work and psychology interns. She has worked in education for many years as a high school teacher, adjunct instructor, consultant, and clinician. Dr. Fuller is an integrative health coach, and graduate of Duke Integrative Medicine. She is a certified member and approved supervisor (CEDS-S) of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp™) and completed the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program through the Duke Integrative Medicine/Duke University Medical Center. Her clinical focus areas are brief therapy and young adult development, couples, gender and social justice, equity and inclusion, and women's leadership development. Dr. Fuller received her MSW from Smith College for Social Work in Northampton, Massachusetts, Amherst. Dr. Fuller has served as a member of the advisory board for the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). She is the Co-Editor of Treating Black Women with Eating Disorders: A Clinician Guide. She is also the Co-Founder and Principal of the Institute for Antiracism and Equity. Dr. Charlynn Small, PhD, LCP, CEDS-S is Assistant Director for Health Promotions at the University of Richmond's Counseling and Psychological Services in Virginia. She received her PhD from Howard University's School of Education. Dr. Small is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation (iaedpTM) and is a certified member and Approved Supervisor (CEDS-S) of iaedpTM. She co-founded the Foundation's African-American Eating Disorders Professionals (AAEDP) Committee and has also served on the Advisory Board for the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). She is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences on the treatment of eating disorders in college populations. Dr. Small is co-founder of the Institute for Antiracism and Equity and also is the co-editor of Treating Black Women with Eating Disorders: A Clinician's Guide, Routledge, Taylor & Francis (July, 2021). We discuss topics including: Understanding Cultural Humility The importance of having a sense of belonging Learning to be uncomfortable with having conversations that make you feel uncomfortable Doing your own work and not being judgmental Learn about your own culture, ethnicity and values SHOW NOTES: https://www.antiracismandequity.com/ (book) Treating Black Women with Eating Disorders: A Clinician Guide csmall@richmond.edu mazella.fuller@duke.edu www.membershare.iaedp.com (African-American Eating Disorders Professionals (AAEDP) Committee and People of Color  (POC-AAEDP) Subcommittee ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on Amazon.

An accomplished speaker and teacher, Nikki is an MBA, E-RYT500, Yoga Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Addictions Recovery Specialist, and Ayurvedic Specialist. Born from her personal struggles with addiction, deep study, and work with countless students, Nikki is the founder of Y12SR: Yoga of 12-Step Recovery. Based on its theme ‘the issues live in the tissues', Y12SR is a relapse prevention program that weaves yoga, neuroscience and trauma healing with the practical tools of 12-step programs.Y12SR meetings are available internationally and the curriculum has rapidly becoming a feature of addiction recovery treatment centers. Nikki's work has been featured in the New York Times, Black Enterprise, The Huffington Post, Origin Magazine, CBSnews.com and countless podcasts. She is honored to be a co-founder of the annual Yoga, Meditation and Recovery Conferences at Esalen Institute and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Nikki has been featured as a speaker at the International Association of Yoga Therapist (IAYT) conference, International Conference on Integrative Medicine at Harvard Medical School and the 2022 Clinton Global Initiative. She was named a Yoga Journal Game Changer and is an honored recipient of the esteemed NUVO Cultural Visionary Award.In this episode, we discuss:DharmaAddictionEgoAspects of the Personality Relief vs. Resolve HealingRecovery The Good Next Right ThingThe Bhagavad GitaThe Path of YogaLegacyLineageRefuge and Sustenance Vibration ChantingConnect with Nikki on her website, Instagram @y12sr, and Facebook.Podcast music by Charles Kurtz+ Read transcript

Course Info: https://dentalsuite903.com/how-we-got-out-of-network-in-person/ Have you just about had it with being in-network with insurance? Insurance plans dictate what treatment is covered—if at all.  Insurance reimbursements are not keeping pace with inflation.  And your office wastes valuable time chasing down insurance payments. You'd like to get out “someday,” but think you “just can't do it right now.”      Josh Bernstein, DDS and Allison Bernstein invite you to attend a very special 1-day program on March 10, 2023 at Dental Suite 903 in Oakland, California on how to finally plan your exit strategy and get out-of-network.    We will be teaching a small group of 10 dentists how we got out-of-network over 20 years ago--and how you can, too.   The course will be held in our real, working, out-of-network office, where there will be a morning lecture with step by step instructions on how to get out--while managing and minimizing the risk.    Lunch and learn is included so that all attendees can network with each other.    In the afternoon, we will take a volunteer from the group and do an over-the-shoulder view through the new patient experience from initial phone call, to consult, to exam, to clinical photos, to treatment plan presentation, to financial arrangements and scheduling.  Then we'll partner up and do a photo workshop, before wrap up.     This will be a small intimate group with plenty of opportunity for questions and answers. Included in the course will be the proprietary forms, patient emails, scripts, and verbiage that we use to convert inquiries into out-of-network, fee-for-service patients—with zero sales pressure.   After the course, all attendees will get a complementary 1-hour phone call with us to consult on specific needs of their unique practice situation.    If you're ready to finally take action and get control of your practice, please send an email to dentalsuite903@gmail.com.  First come, first served! Tuition is $995 and CE credits are available.   Why take this course: Practice quality dentistry without insurance interference. You're not trapped.  You can go out of network.  But it takes proper planning. With prices rising and insurance reimbursements falling, staying in-network and doing quality dentistry is not sustainable long-term. Learn from a real, working dental practice that used to be in-network and successfully went out-of-network and has stayed out-of-network for 20+ years.  This episode is sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.  Contact: (877) 532-2123 Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com   Offer for Fee For Service Podcast Members   Purchase a PreXion CBCT model and install by December 31, 2022 and Receive either a free mounting stand (if needed) or a $1,000 rebate in the form of an Amazon or Target gift card. To learn more, please visit https://www.prexion.com.   FFS Podcast Promotional Links:  ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com   About Dr. Sonny Spera Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team. Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.  Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club. Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son's of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc. Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies. 607-624-2962 (Cell) Sonnyspera@gmail.com Www.progressivedentalny.com   Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2

Matthew J. Brownstein is the CEO of Anahat Education Group and the Executive Director of the Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy. Matthew founded the International Association of Interpersonal Hypnotherapists, and OnlineMonastery.com where he teaches the Anahat Meditation System. He is the author of five books including The Sacred Geometry of Meditation, The Sutras on Healing and Enlightenment, and Interpersonal Hypnotherapy. Matthew is a student and teacher of A Course in Miracles and offers free classes on Meditation, Hypnotherapy, Spiritual Growth, and Life Mastery Work through the Institute. He is the founder of the Interpersonal NLP Society, Silent Light Publishers, and IGE Business Networking Groups. When not working on the Vision of Anahat Education Group, Matthew enjoys hiking, kayaking, yoga, and meditation from his home in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York.

In today's episode, Lisa Erickson, energy worker and meditation teacher, talks about how to use our chakras for stress reducing, manifestation and healing. She also goes into trauma sensitivity and healing trauma through the chakras and energy work. Additionally, we discussed meditation and how to start a meditation practice. Lisa Erickson is an energy worker and meditation teacher specializing in stress management, women's energetics, sexual trauma healing, and goal manifestation. She is the author of The Art and Science of Meditation: How to Deepen and Personalize Your Practice and Chakra Empowerment for Women: Self-Guided Techniques for Healing Trauma, Owning Your Power & Finding Overall Wellness. She has trained in many energy healing modalities and is certified in both mindfulness meditation instruction and trauma sensitivity. Lisa is a member of the International Association of Meditation Instructors, the American Holistic Health Association, the Energy Medicine Practitioners Association, and The Breathe Network, a non-profit dedicated to supporting holistic healing for sexual trauma survivors. She is also the creator of a popular DailyOM course Awakening Your Feminine Chakras. Lisa has worked with thousands of individuals over the last 15 years through energy work and meditation to help them release limiting emotional or stress-based patterns, and replace them with healthy, supportive ones. She specializes in helping women through the energetic transits that accompany pregnancy, post-partum, perimenopause, and menopause. She also helps both men and women heal from trauma, particularly sexual trauma. She support individuals in goal attainment and to support physical healing, showing them how energy meditations and guided exercises can help. Find Lisa: Website: ChakraEmpowermentForWomen.com Website: EnlightenedEnergetics.com Website: MommyMystic.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-erickson-575576b Facebook: facebook.com/Chakraempowerment YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCLzBOCkQG8PSsy4-drq1sxg Instagram: instagram.com/Chakraempowerment

Welcome to episode #158! On this episode, we continue with our first topic for year three: What Proceeds Great Leadership.   Guest Bio: Commander Dave Mather (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1988 as an officer with the Cheney Police Department in Washington. He served for 22 years, eventually rising to the position of commander. He worked as an instructor and helped develop and execute an annual multi-agency active shooter training program designed for university settings. In 2011, he retired from policing and became the Executive Director of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center as well as the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Center. Created through grants awarded from the US Department of Justice, the centers are designed to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies through the integration of technology into everyday policing. In 2018, Commander Mather became a professional advisor for the Center for Excellence in Public Safety Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. He has operated his own law enforcement consulting firm since 1999. He has teaching experience as both an academy instructor and adjunct professor for college courses in ethics, domestic violence investigations, laws of arrest, search and seizure, crime scene investigation, and leadership for police organizations. He is a certified instructor and charter member with the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training. He holds a BA in administration of criminal justice, a MA in Org Credits Voiceover introduction and exit: Mike Huth  Host: Tanner Brock  Guest: Dave Mather - whatsamather@aol.com

Episode 125: Non-opioid Chronic Pain Management Dr. Axelsson and Jesse explain how to treat chronic pain without opioids. Written by Anika Soleyn, MS4, Ross University School of Medicine. Edited by Jesse Lamb, MS3, American University of the Caribbean; Hector Arreaza, MD; and Fiona Axelsson, MD.This is the Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.Axelsson:Welcome to the first episode of 2023, Happy new year! Today is January 10, 2023.What is chronic pain?According to the International Association for the Study of Pain, chronic pain is nonstop or reoccurring pain that lasts more than 3 months or beyond the expected clinical course of illness. Chronic pain can adversely affect well-being and quality of life. We used to think of pain as a response to tissue damage, and as the tissue heals, the pain dissipates, but chronic pain is much more complex than that because there may be no evidence of tissue damage, yet the nociceptors keep sending signals to the brain that there is damage.There are 3 options for the management of chronic pain: non-pharmacologic, nonopioid pharmacological and opioid management. CDC recommends a combination of nonpharmacological and non-opioid management for chronic pain. The 7 most common chronic pain conditions are neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia or chronic pain syndrome, osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, low back pain, chronic headache, and sickle cell anemia.Opioids in long-term care facilities.The use of opioids for the treatment of pain is common in the post-acute and long-term care setting. From the AFP Journal, the Choosing Wisely Recommendation states: “Don't provide long-term opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain in the absence of clear and documented benefits to functional status and quality of life.” The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine published a statement in 2018 about the use of opioids. It states that the prescription of opioids should be based on an interprofessional assessment specifying why opioids are needed. When long-term opioids are not being used for cancer, palliative care, or end-of-life care in a long-term facility, a tapering plan must be “individualized and should minimize symptoms of opioid withdrawal while maximizing pain treatment with non-pharmacologic therapies and non-opioid medications”. Long-term opioid prescriptions should be reviewed regularly and take into consideration the potential harms of opioids. Clinicians are encouraged to offer alternatives such as behavioral therapy, non-opioid analgesics, and other non-pharmacologic treatments whenever available and appropriate.Initial assessment: Identify biopsychosocial factors and identify if the source is neuropathic, nociceptive, or central sensitization. This can be a challenging process and it may require several visits to determine the origin of pain. Neuropathic pain is due to nerve damage or irritation while nociceptive pain is due to tissue damage. Central sensitization is an abnormal response of the nociceptive system. There are changes in the nervous system that alter how it responds to sensory input that causes widespread pain with no apparent cause or in response to mild sensory input. Some examples include fibromyalgia, migraines in response to brushing hair, surgical scar pain, etc.Set goals and expectations: It is crucial to set up patient expectations if they have chronic pain. They should understand that pain can be improved to a manageable level but not always eliminated. Patients should have routine follow-up visits with education, and reassurance since they are shown to improve outcomes of pain management. Specific goals such as improved mobility and ability to do certain enjoyable tasks are more reasonable and specific goals than a goal of pain elimination. A good physician-patient relationship and clear communication are essential here. Patients could obviously become deeply upset at the prospect of pain that can't be eliminated, and those who have received opioids for their pain in the past could be even more distraught at the thought of not getting them now or needing to reduce their dose. The physician should be ready to have this discussion with their patients that have chronic pain and be ready to address their concerns appropriately. Reduce catastrophic thinking: Pain is an alarm system letting someone know there is some sort of damage. Because of this, it makes sense that a patient would respond to pain with anxious and catastrophic thinking. Patients who understand their own chronic diseases are more likely to be actively involved in their treatment, so understanding is crucial in the management of pain. Reducing fearful thoughts such as "there must be something wrong," and "hurt means harm'” is an important first step toward pain self-management and making sure the strategies attempted are effective.Rehabilitation: Focused pain clinics often include educational group classes for patients in distress. The programs include explanations for why pain might be present with no pathological factors. It also includes relaxation and mindfulness that help patients soothe themselves during attacks. The brain plays a big role in the experience of pain. Changing how your brain relates physical pain to stress and reducing those psychosocial barriers through self-care helps with pain management. Finding things that make you physically stronger like physical therapy or occupational therapy help, but also increasing mental strength by doing things that make you happy and having a quality social life is a strong determinant of how the brain perceives physical pain. Consistency is key in pain management even after the patient begins to feel better.Non-pharmacologic therapy – Most of what we will talk about today is non-pharmacological treatment. We will discuss the options and goals of different treatments. Chronic pain treatment should start with non-pharmacological approaches and then you can add medications if necessary. Again, these approaches aim to increase functionand reduce progression despite chronic pain. There should be a consistent non-pharmacological regimen, even if medications are added later. The three main approaches will be physical therapy, psychological therapy, and some integrative medicine methods.Physical therapy. The objective of physical therapy is to improve physical function. You should recommend programs that are specific for patients' limitations and the physical therapist should have trained specifically in chronic pain treatment. This ensures they do a proper initial evaluation and select appropriate therapeutic methods such as Therapeutic exercise: Sometimes patients can become so fearful of painful movement that they have deconditioned muscles. In the geriatric population, some patients are so afraid of falling, that they avoid any form of movement whatsoever, therefore almost certainly leading to falls due to deconditioning of those muscles. Adding small amounts of exercise as tolerated can begin to recondition patients and help them build strength. Patients with severe osteoarthritis are more likely to tolerate aquatic exercises. Therapeutic exercise programs may be available at the physical therapy facility or community centers. Patients can even find videos on the internet of tai chi, yoga classes, Pilates, and low-impact fitness programs. Exercise can certainly reduce pain and improve function, with few adverse effects but make sure patients tolerate the exercises and are not pushed beyond their limits. Stretching can also improve range of motion and strength, especially in chronic lower back pain patients. Psychological therapy:Cognitive-behavioral therapy. It is the most researched and recommended psychological treatment for chronic pain. It's normally recommended in conjunction with patient education, physical therapy, and exercise. CBT can be used after introducing meds and/or after surgery. There are 2 components to cognitive behavioral therapy: cognitions and behaviors. CBT addresses the way that patients' thoughts (cognitions) affect their actions and vice versa. This begins with helping patients identify situations and environments that trigger their pain and what they actually experience emotionally, behaviorally, and physically when they have pain.CBT addresses mental responses that may worsen pain, so patients learn to think about how they view their pain. To do this, they use a range of specific behavioral strategies such as relaxation and controlled-breathing exercises, activity pacing, pleasurable activities, improving their sleep, and cognitive reappraisal strategies, such as reframing negative situations to positive or practicing gratefulness.Complementary and integrative health therapies.-Mindfulness-based stress reduction. Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present where we are and what we're doing, and not be overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us.-Progressive muscle relaxation. For instance, tensing/relaxing muscles throughout the body along with positive imagery and meditation.-Biofeedback. During biofeedback, you're looking at biological signs, and feedback that is being correlated to physical sensations in your body to recognize the correlation between physical signs and symptoms of chronic pain. You're connected to monitors, such as electromyograms or electroencephalograms, to quantify muscle tension, brain waves, heart rate, and blood pressure to see how fluctuations and abnormal numbers physically feel in the body.-Massage therapy. It can relax painful muscles, tendons, and joints and relieve stress. The effect of pressure in certain areas that are tender causes relaxation and secretion of endorphins that can calm pains. That's why massage therapy can actually be addictive for some people, because of the endorphins. Another benefit of massage therapy is that it can help with improved absorption of medications due to improved circulation.There are many other integrative health therapies including Reiki, hypnosis, therapeutic touch, healing touch, and homeopathy. However, these are not well-researched and can't really be endorsed by evidence-based medicine.If patients are interested in trying complementary, integrative health therapy, you can guide them to practices that are at least safe. Some therapies can end up being harmful, such as herbal remedies or supplements with potential toxicities or known interactions with medications, so those should be taken cautiously. Make sure your med list while taking your history includes supplements and herbs patients might be trying. Shirodhara is an Ayurvedic approach to stress relief that involves having someone pour liquid — usually oil, milk, buttermilk, or water — onto your forehead.Herbal or plant-based treatments have also shown some efficacy in published studies. Ginger, turmeric, St John's Wort, and a handful of others seem like they could have some beneficial effects either on their own merit or as an adjunctive with other non-opioid therapies. Caution should be taken, though, as some of them, particularly St John's Wort, have been shown to have negative impacts on serum levels of opioids when used in combination with them due to their effects on the liver cytochrome system. Data is also rather mixed, with some studies showing reasonable efficacy and others showing almost none. If your patients want to take herbal supplements, it is essential to be diligent about checking their efficacy and interactions with other therapies to ensure safety. The physician should also be clear when discussing current medications to ask specifically if they take herbal supplements of any kind, as many patients don't consider these to be “medications” and will omit them during history. Of note, turmeric has to be taken with black pepper for better GI absorption.Weight reduction: A healthy diet and fitness are always recommended. Online guidelines are helpful on topics such as healthy fats, vegetables, avoiding refined sugar, and more. Obesity is a pro-inflammatory state, but it is important not to blame chronic pain problems solely on obesity since patients may still have pain after losing weight. Weight reduction can be a part of that plan, but we should not promise a cure for chronic pain after a patient reaches an ideal weight. Sleep disturbances: Ironically, sleep improves pain, but pain makes sleep more difficult. If patients complain of sleep disturbances, start with behavioral changes, including improved sleep hygiene (keep a regular sleep schedule, exercise regularly, don't use caffeine and caffeinated beverages, don't eat too late at night) and stimulus control (the bed should only be used for two things: sleep and sex, get out of bed if you can't sleep, wake up at the same time every day, and avoid bright screens before bedtime because they confuse your brain); cognitive behavioral therapy (deal with concerns or worries that may interfere with sleep). Treating sleep disturbance may have a positive effect on the treatment of chronic pain. Acupuncture: It involves the insertion of very thin needles through the skin at specific points on the body. Acupuncture is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine and can be considered in patients with chronic pain. There are significant difficulties in studying acupuncture, but randomized trials suggest that acupuncture and placebo may have similar efficacy, and both are superior to no treatment. Pharmacologic therapy – For patients with inadequate analgesia despite nonpharmacologic therapies, we add carefully selected multi-targeted pharmacological therapies based on the type of pain (i.e., nociceptive, neuropathic, central sensitization) For nociceptive pain, start with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) while continuing non-pharmacologic treatments. If that doesn't work add a topical agent such as lidocaine, capsaicin, or topical NSAIDs. Consider opioid treatment if neither of those works. For neuropathic pain, start with antidepressants or antiepileptic drugs: tricyclic antidepressants, SNRIs, pregabalin, gabapentin, or carbamazepine in addition to non-pharmacologic therapy. If those medications do not provide relief of pain, then you can consider adding topical agents and then opioids after weighing the risk and benefits. Side effects can be viewed as harmful, but we can use them for our benefit.Opioids are reserved for people with moderate to severe pain who cannot function. Once you identify a treatment that works for the patient, follow-up visits should be continued to promote behavioral changes, monitor therapeutic response, and treat side effects. A pain contract should also be signed.Follow-up visits – Schedule follow-up visits to continue educating patients and their families and caregivers, to continue motivational interviewing, and to monitor improvement. Refer patients who are not making enough progress, such as not reaching goals of function and quality of life, to comprehensive pain programs that can use additional modalities such as injections.Bottom line: Non-pharmacologic options should be considered in the management of all patients with chronic pain. The main non-pharmacologic strategies include physical therapy, psychological therapy, and complementary and integrative therapy. Remember to treat sleep disturbances and obesity as part of your plan. Add pharmacologic agents such as NSAIDs, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants when non-pharmacologic therapies do not help the patient reach their goals. Consider opioids only in moderate to severe pain with loss of function. Opioid prescription is a complex topic that was addressed in episode 31 of this podcast, more than 2 years ago, it is time for an update. Stay tuned, we will talk about opioids soon.____________________________Conclusion: Now we conclude episode number 125, “Non-opioid Chronic Pain Management.” Non-pharmacologic therapy is proven to be effective in the treatment of chronic pain, especially physical therapy, psychological therapy, and some complementary therapy. Medications can be added to non-pharmacologic therapy, mainly NSAIDs, antidepressants, antiepileptic medications, and more. Opioids can be added in disabling chronic pain, but prescription needs to be done cautiously and watchfully. The treatment of chronic pain may be challenging and daunting at times, but fortunately, we have science to back us up with effective ways to help our patients. So, don't be discouraged and trust science! This week we thank Fiona Axelsson, Jesse Lamb, and Hector Arreaza. Audio editing by Adrianne Silva.Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week! _____________________Links:Tauben, David, Brett R Stacey, Approach to the management of chronic non-cancer pain in adults, UpToDate. Last updated on May 06, 2022. Accessed January 10, 2023. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/approach-to-the-management-of-chronic-non-cancer-pain-in-adults.Choosing Wisely Recommendations: Don't provide long-term opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain in the absence of clear and documented benefits to functional status and quality of life, American Family Physician, Collections 460, American Academy of Family Physician. Link: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/collections/choosing-wisely/460.html.What is Mindfulness? Mindful.org. https://www.mindful.org/what-is-mindfulness/.Jahromi B, Pirvulescu I, Candido KD, Knezevic NN. Herbal Medicine for Pain Management: Efficacy and Drug Interactions. 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