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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 48:25

In this episode of Young Adults Today, Josiah and Micah sit down with Pastor Chris Hilken—young adult pastor, widowed single dad of five, and lead pastor at College Avenue Baptist in San Diego. Chris unpacks: Why young adults are the seeds of revival, historically and right now How a declining, aging church next to a universitybecame a movement of 1,200–1,300 young adults on Sunday nights His personal journey from pastor's kid, to youth pastor, to teaching pastor, to single dad after losing his wife to suicide Why senior pastors must prioritize young adultswithout sacrificing their family, health, or boundaries The growing trend of young adults (especially young men) moving from secularism past Protestantism toward orthodoxy, and how churches can respond This conversation is raw, practical, and deeply hopeful for anyone leading or dreaming about young adult ministry. More about us: www.youngadults.today Resources & Action Steps: Sign up for the West Coast Leader Gathering August 12-13th, 2026 in Irvine, CA: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference Give to the mission of youngadultstoday: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Resources: Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/

We are Living in a Simulation with Donald Hoffman

Next Level Soul with Alex Ferrari: A Spirituality & Personal Growth Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 92:57 Transcription Available

BONUS MONDAYS: Donald Hoffman received a PhD in Computational Psychology from MIT, and is a Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He is an author of over 100 scientific papers and three books, including The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes (2019), and Visual intelligence: How we create what we see (1998). He received a Distinguished Scientific Award of the American Psychological Association for early career research, the Rustum Roy Award of the Chopra Foundation, and the Troland Research Award of the US National Academy of Sciences.His writing has appeared in Scientific American, New Scientist, LA Review of Books, and Edge, and his work has been featured in Wired, Quanta, The Atlantic, Ars Technica, National Public Radio, Discover Magazine, and Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman. He has published a mathematical theory of consciousness. He has a TED Talk titled “Do we see reality as it is?”. A podcast titled “Reality is an illusion” with Lex Fridman, and a podcast with the philosophers Philip Goff and Keith Frankish titled "What Is Reality?". He has dozens of other podcasts available online.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

The Wonder of the Incarnation

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 30:10

The Wonder of the IncarnationHebrews 2:18“For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.”King James Version (KJV)Message From Emmanuel is a weekly audio ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Irvine, KY. We sincerely hope God blesses you as you listen!Follow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com Send us Fan MailFollow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com

Episode 385: Set the Record Straight

Indy Ball Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 79:26

Recorded- July 29, 2026 Uploaded- August 1, 2026 The gang discusses expansion to Irvine, CA and some other tomfoolery from the Pioneer League. The Frontier League has a record breaking issue too.

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1046. Claire Vaye Watkins

Otherppl with Brad Listi

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 76:18

Claire Vaye Watkins is the author of the novel Yellow Pine, available from Riverhead Books. Her other books include the story collection Battleborn and the novels Gold Fame Citrus and I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness. She has received the Story Prize, the Dylan Thomas Prize, the New York Public Library's Young Lions Fiction Award, and the Rosenthal Family Foundation Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. A National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree, Watkins is a professor at the University of California, Irvine. *** Today's episode is brought to you by Rula. Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rula.com/otherppl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc. Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Write a Novel,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brad's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 222. Elena Medo: Food Safety Lessons From the Global Infant Formula Cereulide Recall

Food Safety Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 88:28

Elena Medo, M.B.A. is an entrepreneur, researcher, and inventor who has spent nearly 40 years transforming neonatal care through leadership and innovation. She has secured numerous patents, raised over $40 million across four companies, and built a legacy of firsts, including the first commercially available shelf-stable donor breast milk product; the first milk bank owned exclusively by nursing mothers; and the first medical device designed to analyze human milk. Today, as CEO and co-founder of Leonie Health PBC, established in 2023 with her daughter, Adrianne Weir, Elena is developing a revolutionary product that replicates the immune properties of colostrum to protect preterm infants against the three deadliest neonatal infections—necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAC), and sepsis—which together claim the lives of more than 30,000 hospitalized infants per year. Elena's work is driven by an unwavering commitment to ensure that human milk's unparalleled bioactive benefits reach the world's most vulnerable patients. Companies she has founded—including Prolacta Bioscience, Medolac Laboratories, North American Instruments, and White River Concepts—have applied disruptive technologies to serve the 15 million preterm infants born each year. A frequent speaker at neonatal, women's health, and leadership conferences, Elena holds an M.B.A. degree in Healthcare Management from the University of California, Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business and is widely recognized for assembling world-class teams to solve critical challenges in infant health. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Elena [38:58] about: Her work in human milk science and the founding of Leonie Health, which offers bioactive infant nutritional products mimicking colostrum to support neonatal health and early development Reflections on the recent global infant formula recall due to cereulide contamination, which affected 99 countries and multiple brands Why U.S. disease surveillance systems might miss or misclassify infant foodborne illness cases What the cereulide incident reveals about risks for infants in neonatal intensive care (NICU) and donor milk settings Improvements to public health and laboratory systems that would enable earlier detection and response to infant formula contamination incidents and related illnesses The importance of infant-specific toxicological reference values for contaminants like cereulide, such as those recently established in the EU, and how the EU's response could influence regulatory approaches to other emerging hazards in infant foods Leonie Health's process for verifying the safety of donor milk Key principles for clinicians, hospitals, and parents to consider when making decisions about infant feeding when contamination events affect commercial formula products. News and Resources News U.S. Cyclosporiasis outbreak [2:46]: Experts Set Record Straight on FoodNet, CDC Cuts as Senators Press RFK Jr. for Answers Amid Cyclospora Outbreak Michigan, Ohio Together Report More than 9,000 Cyclosporiasis Cases; CDC Outbreak Count Exceeds 4,000 Taylor Farms Lettuce Named as Source of U.S. Cyclospora Outbreak How the U.S. Cyclospora Outbreak Reflects a Strained National Foodborne Illness Surveillance System Senator Klobuchar Urges CDC, FDA to Restore Food Safety Programs Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak CDC Reports Up to 7,000 Cyclosporiasis Cases Across U.S., Identifies Large Midwestern Outbreak Cluster Cyclospora Cases Climb, But Actual Number Unclear as CDC Reporting Lags Behind States Foodborne Parasite Cyclospora Sickens Thousands Across U.S. Codex Alimentarius news [28:30] Codex Publishes Strategic Plan for 2026–2031 Codex Adopts Internationally Harmonized Precautionary Allergen Labeling at CAC49 Following Infant Formula Incidents, FDA Urges Manufacturers to Implement Stronger, Substantive Supplier Oversight [29:53] USDA-FSIS to Expand Testing for Metals in RTE Foods Under National Residue Program [33:59] Resources Infant formula cereulide contamination incident: EFSA Reviews Cereulide Infant Formula Incident, Says Likelihood of Exposure is Low EFSA Sets Safety Thresholds for Cereulide Toxin in Infant Formula EFSA to Advise on Cereulide Levels in Infant Formula Following Global Recall U.S. Cyclosporiasis outbreak: "Cyclospora cayetanensis: An Emergent Public Health Threat and an Enigma for Traceback Investigation," Food Safety Magazine "Please Don't Stop Eating Vegetables and Fruits Because of Cyclospora," The Washington Post "Cyclospora Spreads Through Human Feces. How Did it Get Into Our Food Supply?" The New York Times "Publisher's Platform: The Traceability Rule was Supposed to be Law in January. This Cyclospora Outbreak Started in May." Food Safety News We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

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Governo brasileiro amplia proteção contra bactéria responsável por pneumonia e meningite

Saúde

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 4:57

O governo brasileiro decidiu ampliar a proteção contra a bactéria Streptococcus pneumoniae, ou pneumococo, que causa pneumonia, meningite e outras doenças que podem ser graves. Entre 2023 e 2025, cerca de 1.400 pessoas morreram de meningite no país. Segundo dados do Ministério da Saúde, entre janeiro e abril deste ano, o Brasil também registrou 47.285 casos de pneumonia, um dos maiores aumentos registrados nos últimos anos. Taíssa Stivanin, da RFI em Paris Para reverter essa tendência, o governo disponibilizou a vacina Pneumo 20 (vacina pneumocócica conjugada 20-valente, VPC20) nas unidades básicas de saúde e pontos de vacinação para crianças menores de cinco anos e grupos especiais. Entre eles, povos indígenas sem histórico de vacinação pneumocócica conjugada, idosos a partir de 60 anos acamados e/ou institucionalizados e pessoas com condições clínicas especiais atendidas nos Centros de Referência para Imunobiológicos Especiais (CRIE). A Pneumo 20 substituirá a Pneumo 10, incluída no calendário vacinal infantil em 2010. O novo imunizante amplia a proteção de 10 para 20 sorotipos da bactéria pneumococo e inclui novos sorotipos, como 3, 6A e 19A, que causam doença pneumocócica invasiva. Mais de seis milhões de doses poderão ser disponibilizadas em 2026, de acordo com o governo brasileiro. Disponível na rede privada, o custo do imunizante pode chegar a R$ 600. A obstetra Adriana Ribeiro, diretora médica da Pfizer Brasil, explicou quais são os benefícios da vacina e por que ela apresenta um nível maior de proteção. A executiva é especialista em ginecologia e obstetrícia, com atuação em medicina fetal, tem pós-graduação em gerenciamento de projetos pela Universidade da Califórnia, em Irvine, e está na Pfizer desde 2011. “A PCV10, que era a vacina disponível na rede pública, não oferecia proteção contra dois sorotipos importantes do pneumococo, especialmente os sorotipos 3 e 19. Esses sorotipos estavam associados a mais de 50% das internações pela doença", lembra. O novo imunizante também amplia a proteção contra outros sorotipos prevalentes no país, como 8, 10A, 11A, 12F e 15B, aumentando a cobertura vacinal. Quais são os grupos podem tomar a vacina na rede pública? “É uma vacina que já estava disponível na rede privada e agora também integra a rede pública. No SUS, ela é oferecida para crianças de até 5 anos e para pacientes de risco atendidos pelos Centros de Referência para Imunobiológicos Especiais (CRIE)", explica. Entre esses pacientes estão pessoas com imunidade comprometida, diabetes, hipertensão ou em tratamento oncológico com imunossupressão. Ao todo, mais de 20 condições dão direito à vacinação. "Até então, o sistema público utilizava a vacina PCV10 para criança e a cobertura oferecida pela PCV10 havia caído para cerca de 3%, porque os sorotipos predominantes da bactéria mudaram ao longo do tempo”, explica a executiva. “A vacina cumpriu seu papel, mas deixou de proteger contra os sorotipos que passaram a causar mais casos da doença. Com a introdução da PCV20, essa proteção sobe para cerca de 77%, representando um avanço significativo para a saúde pública.” Vigilância epidemiológica global O laboratório tem acesso a uma vigilância epidemiológica global de vírus e bactérias para antecipar tendências e preparar futuros imunizantes. “À medida que a circulação dos sorotipos muda, novas variantes podem emergir e ganhar relevância epidemiológica. É fundamental manter vigilância constante e estar preparado para desenvolver e incorporar novas vacinas que ampliem a proteção da população contra os sorotipos mais prevalentes.” Essa metodologia faz com que o imunizante seja eficaz em diferentes continentes. A vacina, explica Adriana Ribeiro, é conjugada e protege contra vários tipos de pneumococo ao mesmo tempo. “Em termos simples, é como se houvesse 20 ‘minivacinas' dentro de uma única vacina. Ela utiliza a tecnologia de vacina conjugada conhecida pela comunidade científica”, detalha a diretora médica do laboratório. Segundo a executiva, essa tecnologia é utilizada pela Pfizer há muitos anos nas vacinas pneumocócicas e tem um histórico consolidado de segurança e eficácia. No caso da PCV20 e de suas versões anteriores, os açúcares da cápsula dos 20 sorotipos do pneumococo são ligados a uma proteína chamada CRM197, uma versão inativada da toxina da difteria. Essa proteína ativa o sistema imunológico e ajuda o organismo a reconhecer melhor os sorotipos, gerando proteção. Adesão da população Nos últimos anos, a adesão vacinal voltou a crescer no Brasil e, após um período de queda, desde 2022 há uma recuperação das coberturas vacinais infantis, segundo dados do Ministério da Saúde. Para a diretora da Pfizer, a disseminação da desinformação contribuiu para esse cenário. Apresentadas com aparência de conteúdo científico, muitas notícias confundem o público. Embora pareçam baseadas em evidências, transmitem informações “falsas ou distorcidas”, ressalta. Esse fenômeno, lembra ela, não é exclusivo do Brasil. O crescimento da desinformação relacionada à saúde e às vacinas, diz, tem sido observado em diversos países e representa um desafio global para as estratégias de imunização e para a confiança da população nas vacinas. “É importante destacar que, para uma vacina ser incorporada ao mercado brasileiro, ela precisa passar por todas as etapas de desenvolvimento clínico e obter aprovação da Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (Anvisa)”, diz Adriana. A agência, reitera, é reconhecida pelo rigor de seus critérios regulatórios, o que garante que apenas vacinas com segurança e eficácia comprovadas sejam disponibilizadas à população. Esse processo contribuiu para a recuperação das coberturas vacinais observada nos últimos anos. No caso da vacina pneumocócica, por exemplo, o país já possui uma tradição consolidada de vacinação, o que favorece altas taxas de adesão. “Ao mesmo tempo, é fundamental que a população não apenas mantenha o calendário vacinal em dia, mas também esteja atenta às vacinas que exigem reforços ou revacinação ao longo da vida. É o caso, por exemplo, da vacina contra o tétano e de imunizantes recomendados em fases específicas, como a gestação." Em diferentes momentos da vida, é importante verificar a situação vacinal e atualizar a proteção quando necessário. A ampliação da cobertura depende tanto do acesso às vacinas quanto da oferta de informações confiáveis. Por isso, o combate à desinformação continua sendo um trabalho essencial e coletivo para fortalecer a confiança da população na vacinação.

The Gary Null Show - 7-27-26

The Gary Null Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 64:04

HEALTH NEWS Berberine Shows Beneficial Effects on Metabolic Health, Study Reports Cooperation beats selfishness more often than scientists thought Sleep Disorders Don't Just Exhaust You. New Research Shows They Change Your Brain Two Hours of Strength Training Weekly Linked to Lower Heart Attack Risk in Women, Study Finds Planetary Health Diet lowers cardiovascular risk in older women Berberine Shows Beneficial Effects on Metabolic Health, Study Reports Peking Union Medical College (China), July 24 2026 (Natural News) A review published in the journal Molecules has summarized evidence indicating that berberine, a compound found in several plants, may influence glucose and lipid metabolism. According to the review, berberine has been associated with improvements in metabolic health markers across multiple studies. The compound is a yellow alkaloid extracted from plants such as European barberry, goldenseal, goldthread, Oregon grape, and tree turmeric. The review cited evidence that berberine may reduce blood glucose levels and improve insulin sensitivity, according to clinical trials. A systematic review of seven randomized clinical trials from China published in Nutrients revealed that berberine consistently alters the composition of gut bacteria in patients taking the supplement, and the analysis examined data across conditions including Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and colorectal adenoma. Lipid panel improvements, including lower total cholesterol and triglycerides, were also reported in the reviewed studies. Cooperation beats selfishness more often than scientists thought Hebrew University of Jerusalem & Rutgers University, July 20 2026 (Eureaklert) For decades, one of the most influential ideas in evolutionary biology has suggested that when individuals act purely in their own self-interest, cooperation should eventually collapse. But a new study by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Rutgers University demonstrates that evolution may be far more optimistic than previously believed. Their findings reveal that cooperation does not require close family ties, reputation, repeated favors, or rigid social structures. Instead, cooperation can flourish simply because individuals respond differently to different opponents. The research proposes a new solution to one of biology's oldest puzzles: how cooperation survives in a world shaped by natural selection. Using mathematical models, evolutionary simulations, and populations of artificial intelligence agents, the researchers found that cooperation consistently evolved when individuals adjusted their willingness to cooperate according to whom they encountered. Rather than treating everyone identically, simple opponent-specific responses created stable communities in which cooperative behavior repeatedly outperformed purely selfish strategies. Perhaps the study's most surprising finding is that cooperative societies are not fragile exceptions. Across thousands of simulations, populations repeatedly evolved toward highly cooperative states, while purely selfish populations often failed to dominate. Even when mutations introduced new defectors, cooperative communities remained remarkably resilient. Sleep Disorders Don't Just Exhaust You. New Research Shows They Change Your Brain Florida International University, July 26, 2026 (SciTech Daily) A poor night's sleep can affect far more than energy the next day. Research from Florida International University links sleep disorders with structural differences in brain regions that help control attention, motivation and decision-making. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the findings provide one of the broadest comparisons yet of how different sleep disorders are associated with the brain. The researchers compared two broad categories. Dyssomnias, such as insomnia and sleep apnea, interfere with falling asleep or remaining asleep. Parasomnias, including sleepwalking, nightmare disorder and sleep terrors, involve unusual events that disrupt the sleep cycle. Both categories were associated with decreases in the thalamus, a region that filters incoming information, supports concentration, and contributes to higher-level thinking. The researchers identified changes specifically in the pulvinar, an area within the thalamus that directs attention and helps manage cognitive control. These differences were connected with wider brain networks that support concentration and task performance. That pattern may help explain why disrupted sleep is associated with slower reactions, poorer decision-making and a greater likelihood of errors and accidents. Two Hours of Strength Training Weekly Linked to Lower Heart Attack Risk in Women, Study Finds Harvard School of Public Health, July 26 2026 (Natural News) A large-scale study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found that women who engage in regular strength training have a significantly lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The study examined data from 117,025 women over an average follow-up period of 14.5 years. Women who performed any amount of resistance training had a lower risk of cardiovascular events compared with those who did none. The association persisted after adjusting for overall lifestyle and health factors, the study stated. Among the study's specific findings, women who performed at least two hours of resistance training per week had a 44% lower risk of heart attack relative to women who did no resistance training, the report said. Any cardiovascular disease risk was 20% lower for that group, with an additional 5% reduction per extra hour of weekly resistance training, according to the study. The benefits of strength training were more pronounced among women who maintained resistance training consistently and trained both upper and lower body, according to the study. Adding strength training to regular aerobic exercise – such as walking or running – was linked to better heart health. Planetary Health Diet lowers cardiovascular risk in older women University of Caliornia at Irvine, July 25 2026 (News-Medical) A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was associated with a lower risk of overall cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure. The findings showed that women whose diet most closely followed the Planetary Health Diet had about a 28% lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with women in the group scoring the lowest for adherence. However, even moderate adherence to the diet was linked with lower risk. The Planetary Health Diet emphasizes foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and unsaturated fats while limiting foods such as red and processed meats, added sugars, refined grains and saturated fats. The investigators followed 66,892 participants in the Women's Health Initiative (WHI). Overall, the results showed that women in the group whose diets were more closely aligned with the Planetary Health Diet had the lowest risk of cardiovascular disease. These women also showed a decreased risk of heart disease, heart failure and stroke risk compared to the women in the lowest-adherence group. However, even moderate adherence to the diet was associated with a decrease in risk, with each 10-point increase in Planetary Health Diet Index score linked to further risk reduction.

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How Elevation Church Reaches the Loneliest Generation (with Sam Hernandez)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 55:23

In this episode of YoungAdults.Today, Josiah and Micah sit down with Pastor Sam Hernandez, Young Adults Pastor at Elevation Church, to unpack how Elevation is reaching what many call “the loneliest generation.” Sam shares the journey of building a multi-site young adult ministry across 20+ locations through worship nights (Chapel), YA nights, e-groups, clubs, and outreach. She talks candidly about the tension between image management and spiritual intimacy, the power of doing it doubting, and why authentic social media is one of the most strategic tools in young adult ministry today. Whether you're just trying to get a handful of young adults together or scaling across multiple campuses, this conversation is packed with practical handles, social strategy, and soul-level encouragement. More about us: www.youngadults.today Resources & Action Steps: Sign up for the West Coast Leader Gathering August 12-13th, 2026 in Irvine, CA: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference Give to the mission of youngadultstoday: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Resources: Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/

#280 | When Your Partner Triggers You: The Hidden Part of You That's Really Reacting

Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 6:54

Why does a small comment from your spouse sometimes set off a reaction that feels way bigger than the moment calls for? Todd Creager, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience, breaks down what's actually happening when your partner triggers you.In this solo episode, Todd explains that the size of your reaction is the clue. When your heart races, your jaw tightens, and you're three steps into an argument before you've decided to have it, it's rarely the grown-up version of you responding. Todd describes a protector — the part that goes on offense with anger, blame, or distance — and an exile, an older wound in you that once felt dismissed, controlled, criticized, or abandoned. He uses a familiar example: a partner forgetting something at the grocery store, and the anger that follows feeling out of proportion to what actually happened.Todd offers a question you can ask yourself mid-fight: how old does this feeling actually feel? That question alone can change a conversation, because it helps you see you're not really fighting your spouse — you're reacting to a moment from long ago that just got pressed again. Todd is careful to note this isn't about excusing a partner's behavior, and it isn't about blaming yourself either. It's about recognizing which part of you is driving the reaction so you can respond instead of react.If you've ever wondered why you overreact to your partner, or why the same argument keeps repeating with more heat than it deserves, this episode gives you a way to slow down and understand what's underneath it.Listen to this episode to learn how recognizing your own triggers can change the way you and your partner talk to each other, and subscribe for more honest, practical guidance from Todd Creager on love, sex, and building the relationship you actually want. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach. He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach. (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at: https://toddcreager.com HELPFUL LINKS:Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYMBe...

S5E7 -Claire Vaye Watkins: Staying Weird

Textual Healing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 71:06

Claire Vaye Watkins was born in Bishop, California and raised in the Mojave Desert on the Amargosa River. A graduate of the University of Nevada Reno, she earned her MFA from the Ohio State University in 2010. Claire is the author of three novels—Gold Fame Citrus, I Love You but I've Chosen Darkness, and Yellow Pine—and the short story collection Battleborn. She has received the Story Prize, the Dylan Thomas Prize, the New York Public Library's Young Lions Fiction Award, the Rosenthal Family Foundation Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the Silver Pen Award from the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame, as well as fellowships from the Lannan Foundation and the Guggenheim Foundation. Her fiction and essays have appeared in Alta, One Story, The Believer, The Paris Review, Tin House, McSweeny's, BOMB, The New Republic, Either/Or, Freeman's, New York Magazine, The Nevada Independent, The New York Times and elsewhere. She was included in Granta's “Best Young American Novelists” and the National Book Foundation's “5 Under 35.” Claire is on the board of the Amargosa Conservancy and a professor in the Programs in Writing at the University of California, Irvine. She lives in Orange County and the Mojave Desert.

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How to Process Grief and Disappointment

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 35:33

All of us have experienced loss and disappointment. We have buried loved ones. We live with shattered dreams and unmet expectations. Our lives have not turned out the way we had hoped, leaving us disoriented and confused. When these waves hit, our natural instinct is to bury our pain and put on a brave face. After all, "the show must go on." But Psalm 42 gives us a completely different blueprint for processing grief. In this Sunday's sermon, we are going to look at the raw, unfiltered honesty of a psalmist who is drowning in sorrow. We will learn how to navigate the dark valleys of life so that our hearts come out softer and our souls closer to our Lord.1. The sermon mentioned that the reasons why so much grief is unprocessed is because we equate grief with weakness, don't have time to grieve, or don't know how to grieve. Which of these reasons resonate most with you? Are there other reasons you could think of? 2. The psalmist had the emotional awareness to not only feel his pain but to articulate and describe with apt descriptions. How emotionally self-aware are you when it comes to noticing and articulating negative feelings? 3. The psalmist doesn't just feel his feelings but also diagnoses them and finds the "why?" When you experience a wave of grief or disappointment, how easy or difficult is it for you to pinpoint the exact root and cause? 4. When you compare your prayers to the brutal honesty of the psalmist, who accuses God of not only forgetting him but treating him as an enemy, how honest are you? Assuming that you are not as honest as the psalmist, why do you believe this is the case? 5. When you consider the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, how does the Gospel motivate us to feel our grief, diagnose our grief, and carry our griefs to God? Which of the three steps do you believe you most need to practice? 6. The sermon talks about how unprocessed grief does not disappear but goes underground. What griefs in your life have not been fully processed in your life? Which do you believe God is calling you to address?

Our Identity in Christ Part 3

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 34:33

Our Identity in Christ Part 3Hebrews 2:11“For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,”King James Version (KJV)Message From Emmanuel is a weekly audio ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Irvine, KY. We sincerely hope God blesses you as you listen!Follow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com Send us Fan MailFollow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 40:52

Baptism in the Holy SpiritMatthew 3:11“I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:”King James Version (KJV)Message From Emmanuel is a weekly audio ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Irvine, KY. We sincerely hope God blesses you as you listen!Follow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com Send us Fan MailFollow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com

Confused Christians

Sunday Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026

Galatians 3:1-5 from our sermon series in Galatians. | We are a Confessional Reformed Baptist Church in Irvine, California. Plan a visit at https://www.provrbc.com/

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A New Chapter for The Accrescent

The Accrescent: Bioenergetic Healing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 30:16 Transcription Available

Leigh Ann shares that she will be moving her in-person private practice into Helixona, an integrative wellness medical facility in Irvine, California, focused on complex chronic illness. She explains why this move feels deeply aligned with the clients she serves, especially those navigating cancer, chronic illness, emotional contributors to disease, and complex healing journeys. Leigh Ann also shares how much thought and intention went into the decision, including the grief of leaving her current space, the excitement of joining a more medically integrated environment, and the responsibility she feels toward her in-person clients. The conversation highlights Helixona's values, patient-centered care, comprehensive modalities, and shared belief that emotional healing must be part of complex chronic illness treatment. This episode offers listeners an inside look at why this move matters, what will and will not change for clients, and what new offerings may be possible in the future.Work w/Leigh AnnLearn: What is EVOX Therapy?Book: Schedule a Session or FREE Discovery CallMembership: What is The Healing Alchemy MembershipConnect w/Me & Learn MoreWebsiteInstagramTiktokYoutube

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Cuando los elefantes sueñan con la música - La última carretera de Lô Borges - 23/07/26

Cuando los elefantes sueñan con la música

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 60:06

'A estrada' es el título del disco póstumo de Lô Borges, uno de los componentes del seminal 'Clube da esquina', y contiene canciones escritas con su hermano mayor Márcio como 'Sem saída', 'Marcha lenta' o 'Última parada'. La cantante Elsa Johanna Mohr y el guitarrista Flávio Nunes han publicado su segundo disco, 'Em julho', con una antigua canción de Lô y Márcio, 'Tudo que você podia ser', además de 'Água de coco' de los hermanos Valle, 'Joãzinho boa pinta' de los sambistas Haroldo Barbosa y Geraldo Jaques, 'Nem um dia' de Djavan o 'Madalena' de Ivan Lins. 'Madalena' se incluye también en el disco de New York Voices, grabado en el Barclay Theater de Irvine el 9 de julio de 2022, junto a otras canciones brasileñas como 'Retrato em branco e preto' de Jobim y Chico Buarque, 'The gentle rain' de Luiz Bonfá o 'Aqui oh!' de Toninho Horta. Para la despedida, Pat Metheny tocando 'Our old street'. Escuchar audio

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“Goosehead Joe” Interview on 104.9 FM in Irvine, Kentucky!

Life and Landscapes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 52:37

“Goosehead” Joe Crawford is CEO of Estill Development Alliance and Executive Director of the Estill County Chamber of Commerce. He also hosts the local “Come On Home” radio show on 104.9 FM in the town of Irvine, located on the Kentucky River in the glorious foothills of Kentucky’s Eastern Mountains. I was pleased to be recently interviewed about my artistic endeavors and an upcoming performance at the Estill County History Society Museum #reggievanstockum

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ENCORE: Lucy Irvine — Castaway with Francesca Segal

Lost Ladies of Lit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 36:57

Send us Fan MailOur "sweltering summer" series continues this week with a re-play of a truly wild desert-island memoir. When Lucy Irvine answered a classified ad to play Girl Friday to a real-life Robinson Crusoe on a remote tropical island, she embarked on an enthralling—and at times harrowing—year-long adventure. The result was her bestselling 1983 memoir, Castaway, a beautifully-written tale of survival. We're diving into Irvine's unforgettable story with special guest Francesca Segal, whose own island-centric novel, Welcome to Glorious Tuga, was recently optioned for TV by See-Saw Films.Mentioned in this episode:Castaway by Lucy IrvineThe Lucy Irvine FoundationWelcome to Glorgious Tuga by Francesca SegalRunaway and Faraway by Lucy IrvineThe Islander by Gerald KingslandThe Secret Life of a Schoolgirl by Rosemary KingslandCastaway 1986 film trailer starring Amanda Donohoe and Oliver ReedWild by Cheryl Strayed“Alone” on the History ChannelSee-Saw FilmsOne is One by Lucy IrvineThe Innocents by Francesca SegalSupport the showFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comSubscribe to our substack newsletter.Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast

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Work Stress Prevention with Dr. Marnie Dobson

Psych Health and Safety Podcast USA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 55:13

In Episode 173, host Dr. I. David Daniels and guest Dr. Marnie Dobson will discuss psychosocial safety from her lens as convener of a new group called the Work Stress Prevention Alliance. The Work Stress Prevention Alliance is a group of individuals representing academic research, labor, and other occupational health and safety advocates. The Alliance was formed in response to an urgent call to address the high prevalence of work-related stress (due to psychosocial hazards) in the U.S. Dr. Dobson is the Director of the Healthy Work Campaign and has served as the Associate Director of the Center for Social Epidemiology (a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit) since 2005. With more than 20 years of experience conducting worker-centered occupational stress research at the University of California, Irvine, Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, she continues to publish academic articles and book chapters and present at scientific conferences around the world.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/dope-cat/chill-fmLicense code: OD1MUMBCGUUD9B7D

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Lonely in a Crowded World: Young Adults, Mental Health, and the Loss of Third Spaces (feat. Christian Counselor Mike Kerstetter)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 67:58

Intimacy vs. Isolation: Young Adults, Loneliness, and Real Community (with Christian Counselor Mike Kerstetter) Why are so many young adults feeling lonely, anxious, and burned out in the most “connected” generation ever? In this episode of the Young Adults Today Podcast, Josiah sits down with Christian counselor Mike Kerstetter to talk about the friendship crisis, the loss of third spaces, and the mental health warning lights that leaders and young adults can't afford to ignore. They unpack how intimacy vs. isolation shapes young adulthood, why AI can't replace real relationships, how pastors and leaders can spot burnout before the “engine blows,” and why slowing down might be the most spiritual thing you do this year. This conversation is packed with language you can use with your team, your church, and your small group. More about us: www.youngadults.today Resources & Action Steps: Sign up for the West Coast Leader Gathering August 12-13th, 2026 in Irvine, CA: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference Give to the mission of youngadultstoday: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Resources: Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/

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Data centers, testosterone, more dads taking parental leave, Irvine's music history and more

Airtalk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 99:14

Today on AirTalk: Data centers (0:30) Testosterone testing (35:40) More dads taking parental leave (51:00) Community building through sports (1:06:52) Irvine's live music history (1:24:03) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency.

Cuando los elefantes sueñan con la música - Voces de Nueva York - 20/07/26

Cuando los elefantes sueñan con la música

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 58:45

New York Voices, en un disco que se grabó en el Barclay Theater de la ciudad californiana de Irvine el 9 de julio de 2022, con un repertorio brasileño: 'Snow samba', 'Sonho meu', 'Surfboard', 'Madalena', 'Retrato em branco e preto' y 'Meu amigo Radamés'. La cantante Elsa Johanna Mohr y el guitarrista Flávio Nunes en un nuevo disco, 'Em julho', con 'Água de coco', 'Que bandeira' y 'Colo de Rio'. Brasileño residente en la ciudad inglesa de Brighton, el artista no binario Lau Ro publica su segundo disco, 'Lau', con canciones como 'Mito do fim', 'Feel' o 'Simplesmente'. Cierra Ayub Ogada con la canción 'Ayub' del disco 'Breathe. Early adventures'.Escuchar audio

You're Not Distracted. You're Depleted. How to Get Your Focus Back

Empowered Athlete Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 33:38

Everyone talks about managing time. But what if time is not the problem? In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider explores one of the biggest challenges facing leaders, professionals, and high performers today: the erosion of attention. Research shows that our average screen attention span has dropped from 2.5 minutes to just 47 seconds. Meanwhile, every interruption can require up to 23 minutes of recovery time. The result? More stress, less productivity, and a growing sense of depletion. Kari unpacks groundbreaking research from Dr. Gloria Mark and Dr. Amishi Jha to reveal how attention actually works and why understanding it can dramatically improve your leadership, performance, and well-being. In This Episode, You'll Discover: • Why attention is the true currency of a high-performing life • The hidden cost of interruptions and multitasking • The three attention systems: Flashlight, Floodlight, and Juggler • Why decision fatigue is not a character flaw, but biology • How your attention directly impacts energy, productivity, and leadership effectiveness • The “Token Model” for managing cognitive energy throughout the day • How to schedule your calendar around attention instead of tasks • Practical ways to restore focus and prevent burnout Key Takeaway Stop managing your time and start managing your attention. The quality of your life, leadership, relationships, and results depends on where your attention goes. When you learn to protect it, replenish it, and direct it intentionally, everything changes. Citations and Research Primary Sources Dr. Amishi Jha, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience. Author of Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day (2021). Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and field-tested with members of the U.S. military, first responders, elite athletes, and corporate leaders. Website: amishi.com Dr. Gloria Mark Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. Author of Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity (2023). Her work includes more than 20 years of empirical, screen-based attention research. The 47-second attention finding was replicated across multiple independent studies conducted from 2014 to 2020. Website: gloriamark.com Supporting Data • Gallup, State of the Global Workplace Report (2024): Estimated a $9 trillion global productivity loss associated with employee disengagement. • University of California, Irvine: Research found that returning to a task after an interruption can take approximately 23 minutes. • Jha et al. (2007): Mindfulness Training Modifies Subsystems of Attention, published in Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience. The study demonstrated that mindfulness training can improve alerting, orienting, and conflict-monitoring attention systems.

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#279 | Why Your Partner Goes Silent: Understanding Stonewalling Through an IFS Lens

Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 9:28

When your partner shuts down in the middle of a hard conversation, it's easy to read it as punishment — as coldness, stubbornness, or not caring. What if that's almost never what's actually happening?In this episode, Todd Creager — Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 35 years of experience — takes a closer look at stonewalling, one of the patterns John and Julie Gottman identified as a serious warning sign in relationships. Todd offers a different way to understand it, one rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the way protective parts of us learned to manage emotional danger long before our current relationship existed.He explains that stonewalling isn't cruelty. It's a manager — a protective part that decided somewhere along the way that silence was safer than speech. That part didn't develop in response to your spouse. It developed in response to what happened much earlier: a child who was dismissed when they spoke up, shamed when they were vulnerable, or simply never had anyone attuned enough to make expression feel safe.Todd walks through real examples from his practice, including the client who remembers being met with anger as a child for expressing a normal feeling — and the client who has no clear memories of meanness, only an absence of attunement. In both cases, the outcome was the same: the body learned to go quiet.The shift Todd describes — from "why are you doing this to me?" to "what does that part of you need so we can come back to each other?" — is where real repair begins. Not just of the current conflict, but of older wounds the relationship has quietly been carrying.If you or your partner stonewalls, this episode gives you a new framework for understanding what's actually happening, and a starting point for approaching it with less blame and more curiosity.Listen now — and if this work is resonating, visit toddcreager.com to learn more about individual and couples therapy, or explore his self-guided programs. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach. He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach. (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at: https://toddcreager.com HELPFUL LINKS:Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYMBe...

Whom Shall I Fear?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 37:55

Let's be honest: it doesn't take much to trigger our anxiety these days. Life is fragile and any number of looming threats can keep us up late at night. This Sunday, we are stepping into Psalm 27 which helps us see how David responded to the many dangers and fears that threatened his life. In this Psalm, he shows us the one thing that enables us to stay calm, confident, and faithful in an anxious world.

Our Identity in Christ Part 2

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 29:18

Our Identity in Christ Part 2Hebrews 2:10“For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.”King James Version (KJV)Message From Emmanuel is a weekly audio ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Irvine, KY. We sincerely hope God blesses you as you listen!Follow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com Send us Fan MailFollow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com

The Winnowing Fork Part 2

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 34:06

The Winnowing Fork Part 2Matthew 3:12“Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”King James Version (KJV)Message From Emmanuel is a weekly audio ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Irvine, KY. We sincerely hope God blesses you as you listen!Follow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com Send us Fan MailFollow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com

Flock vs the Range Rovers; Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider Review

The Smoking Tire

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 99:43

Matt Farah has some spicy thoughts on his drive in the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider; he and Zack Klapman discuss the terrifying situation between Flock cameras and Range Rovers; the Manx is even better now; and Patreon questions include: When will Audi etron GTs bottom in price? Quirk battle: Pajero vs Jimny Should a seller supply the PPI? Should this Canadian trade their car for a motorcycle? Mercedes used to be the tech leader. Who is it now? Common car enthusiast financial mistakes. The car with the most diverse fan base is... The OEM we think would "win" the Goodowood FOS Ugly cars that drive great Do nannies REALLY ruin the thrills? Is carbon fiber trim the boomer chrome of our time? And more! Recorded July 15, 2026 Tickets now on sale for our LIVE Show, Aug. 18 in Irvine with Richard Porter and Jonny Smith:https://improv.com/irvine/event/the+smoking+tire+live+feat.+smith+and+sniff+with+matt+farah%2c+zack+klapman%2c+richard+porter%2c+and+jonny+smith/14213624/#showinfo Show Notes DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/ TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Casper Right now, save up to 20% on mattresses and up to 25% on everything else when you go to Casper.com. #sponsored Avants Go to Avants use code TST for 10% off your membership! Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities. Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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The Food Is a Bonus. Hospitality Is the Point. Chef Geno McWilliams Ep. 213

Chef's PSA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 64:26

Geno McWilliams is the self-taught chef and owner of Lucia's Italian Kitchen in Effingham, Illinois, a 39-seat open kitchen Italian restaurant three hours south of Chicago that has become a destination in rural America. He spent decades as a construction contractor while teaching himself to cook, traveled with more cooking equipment than construction tools, fired pizzas in hotel rooms with an Ooni Koda, and opened Lucia's in November 2020. He is a member of the US Pizza Team and Women in Pizza certified.He attended the Rewiring Hospitality conference in Irvine, California the week before this recording. His biggest takeaway became the central argument of this entire episode: after years of obsessing over the food, the food is not the point. The food is the bonus. Hospitality is what brings guests back.Why Lucia's pre-shift meetings never discuss 86 items, cover counts, or operational details and spend every minute on one question: how are we going to make the guest experience better tonightThe difference between Italian and Italian American cuisine and why Geno built his menu around traditional Italian dishes in a town that walked in expecting fettuccine Alfredo and chicken ParmThe pasta economics that every small Italian restaurant needs to understand: 90 percent extruded, 10 percent stuffed, and why pushing that ratio in the wrong direction will destroy your labor and your consistencyAndré Natera and Geno McWilliams cover the wedding dance moment that went viral on social media, reading guests through body language and NLP, the Roman tonda meets New York style pizza hybrid that defines Lucia's pizza, the discovery that French toast originated in fourth century Rome, and the construction contractor financial discipline that gave Geno a foundation most self-taught chefs never develop. The episode closes with his Mount Rushmore of chefs by category, his yellow tape kitchen in honor of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his tagline: cheaper than a ticket to Italy.GuestGeno McWilliams on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chefginomc/Lucia's Italian Kitchen on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/luciaseffingham/Lucia's Italian Kitchen Website → https://luciasik.com/LinksSubscribe on Substack → https://chefspsa.substack.com/Shop Chef's PSA Merch → https://shop.chefspsa.com/Visit Chef's PSA Website → https://chefspsa.com/Lead Like a Chef App → https://studio.com/apps/andre/leadlikeachef

Is Commercial Property A Good Investment In 2026? with Alasdair Irvine [CPD Available]

Dentists Who Invest

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 31:09 Transcription Available

Special Offer: Get 15% OFF your first FIGS order with code FIGSUK at checkout.Shop now at https://www.wearfigs.com/———————————————————————UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for this episode here >>> https://courses.dentistswhoinvest.com/smart-money-members-club———————————————————————Commercial property has been the missing piece on our podcast for far too long, so we brought in chartered surveyor and long-time investor Alasdair Irvine to give you a clear, practical foundation. If you've ever wondered why some investors swear by UK commercial property investment while others stick to shares, pensions and buy-to-let, we lay out the real mechanics: what your return is made of, how leases shape risk, and when property genuinely earns its place in a portfolio.We get specific about rental yield versus capital appreciation, and why commercial property can look steadier than equities day to day even though it is not as liquid. Alasdair explains how borrowing can boost return on equity when the deal stacks up, and we pressure-test the assumptions so you can think in net cashflow terms rather than headlines. We also tackle the residential versus commercial debate, including why repairs and ongoing costs can quietly crush buy-to-let returns, and why full repairing and insuring (FRI) leases often shift responsibility back to the tenant in the commercial world.Then we zoom out to what's hot for 2026 and beyond: how risk appetite changes the yield you should expect, why “retail is dead” is an oversimplification, and what has driven industrial property's standout performance since 2020. We also touch on the office market's post-Covid reset and what quality and demand look like now.———————————————————————Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation or individual financial advice. For that, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed on this channel may no longer be current. The information provided is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. Investment figures quoted refer to simulated past performance and that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results/performance.Send us Fan Mail

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439 | Jon Irvine (Part 2) | The Future of Housing: How One Law Could Cut Home Prices in Half

The Greatness Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 56:54

In Part 2 of this conversation on The Greatness Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down again with real estate developer and former mortgage industry executive Jon Irvine to dive deep into America's housing affordability crisis and the groundbreaking California legislation that could reshape how homes are built across the country. Jon shares a pivotal personal moment, selling a modest 2,000 sq ft Beverly Grove home for $3.35 million, that crystallized why younger generations are being priced out of homeownership. From there, the conversation explores California Senate Bill 1123 (SB 1123), a transformative zoning law that could allow developers to build up to 10 homes where only one previously stood, at price points 30–50% below comparable market properties. The episode also touches on the role of AI in streamlining permitting, the lingering impact of the LA wildfires on housing policy, and Jon's ambitious plan to build 500–1,000 homes in the Los Angeles basin over the next three to four years. In this episode, Darius and Jon will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Recap of Part One (02:53) The Future of Housing and Home Ownership (05:47) Transitioning from Lending to Development (08:12) The Challenges of Affordability in Housing (11:16) California's New Housing Law: SB 1123 (13:50) Understanding the Housing Shortage Crisis (16:50) The Transformative Impact of SB 1123 (19:37) Navigating the Development Process (22:00) The Realities of Building in California (25:21) Challenges in Real Estate Development (29:43) Streamlining the Entitlement Process (32:29) The Impact of SB 1123 on Development (36:59) Addressing California's Housing Shortage (42:30) Creating Affordable Housing Solutions Jon Irvine is the Founder and CEO of Westcove Development, a Southern California real estate development firm specializing in design-forward, small-lot single family homes in high-demand, supply-constrained markets. Drawing on California's evolving housing legislation — including SB 1123 — Westcove manages the full development lifecycle from acquisition and entitlement through construction and sale. Jon brings nearly three decades of senior executive experience in residential finance, having held leadership roles at Change Lending, Banc of California, OneWest Bank (under CEO Steven Mnuchin), and Mr. Cooper/Nationstar, where he led initiatives across capital markets, production, and strategic growth. Through Westcove, he channels deep institutional finance expertise into scalable residential development built to meet California's urgent housing needs. Connect with Jon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonirvine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Westcove-Development-61572683421911/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bouldering on Irvine.

The Running Jackal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 22:35 Transcription Available

Today's adventure felt more like mountaineering than trail running as I tackled the steep Irvine Trail in the summer heat, with plenty of climbing, hydration breaks, and a few scenic pauses along the way. A missing Golden Retriever named Murphy became the unexpected storyline of the morning, as I could hear the owner's increasingly desperate calls echoing through the forest long after we'd parted. The tough terrain pushed me into Zones 5 and 6, but months of cross-training are clearly paying off, leaving me feeling stronger and more capable than I have in a long time. Along the climb I reflected on scaling back my podcasting plans, my annual alcohol-free August, and the importance of looking after both body and mind as the years go by. Reaching the upper slopes near the antenna, I chose the South Ridge descent, finishing another satisfying midweek adventure with the camera full of photos and my calorie goal well within reach.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-jackal--500980/support.

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Side Hustles for Pastors: Closing the Financial Gap in 2026 with Tory Farina of RevFresh

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 57:17

In this episode of youngadults.today, Josiah and Micah sit down with Pastor Tori Farina, founder of Rev Fresh and creator of the new RevStream cohort, to talk about the real financial pressure pastors are facing in 2026—and how ethical, well-designed side hustles can help close the gap without compromising the call. Tori shares the powerful story behind Rev Fresh (think: Make-A-Wish for pastors), how a three–week stay in a $4M beachfront home changed his family's life, and why he now spends his energy refreshing ministry leaders with sabbaticals, medical crisis support, and financial help. You'll hear honest conversation about pastor compensation, side hustles, conflict of interest, family rhythms, and calling—plus practical side hustle ideas and a sneak peek into the RevStream beta cohort that will help pastors earn about $866/month in roughly 10 hours a week. If you're a pastor, young adult in ministry, or someone who wants to bless spiritual leaders, this conversation will stretch your thinking and give you concrete next steps. Visit https://www.revfresh.org/revstream More about us: www.youngadults.today Resources & Action Steps: Sign up for the West Coast Leader Gathering August 12-13th, 2026 in Irvine, CA: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference Give to the mission of youngadultstoday: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Resources: Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/

The Recognition Gap - MCS & Medical Classification: Geoffrey Bowker, PhD

The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 39:54 Transcription Available

Why do some health conditions gain recognition while others remain difficult to classify, diagnose, or accommodate?Aaron Goodman speaks with Geoffrey Bowker, Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, and author of Sorting Things Out: Classification and Its Consequences, about medical classification systems and what they can teach us about MCS.You'll hear:• Why MCS remains difficult for many healthcare systems to classify and recognize• How medical classifications influence diagnosis, accommodation, and support• Why some health conditions fit established categories while others remain contested• The role of patient knowledge and lived experience in healthcare• What lessons Long COVID may offer for the future recognition of MCS• What could help MCS gain broader recognition within medicine and societyListen now and subscribe:https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/1970633/episodes/19445366-the-recognition-gap-mcs-medical-classification-geoffrey-bowker-phdWatch & subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yjGCEIMre0Support the showThank you very much to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation generously supporting the podcast!If you find the podcast helpful, please consider becoming a monthly or one-time supporter:https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/1970633/supporters/newhttps://buymeacoffee.com/mcspodcast Follow the podcast on YouTube! Captions available in any language. Please follow the podcast on social media:FacebookInstagramXBlueSkyTikTok

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#278 | You're Not Fighting Your Spouse — Here Are the 3 Parts That Are

Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 10:33

What if the fight you keep having with your spouse isn't really about dishes, money, or who said what last Tuesday? What if the two of you aren't even fighting each other at all?In this solo episode, Todd Creager — licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and relationship coach with over 30 years of experience working with couples — walks you through a framework he uses with couples every day: the three internal parts that show up in virtually every relationship conflict. Once you can see them, the whole fight starts to make sense.Todd breaks down the Firefighter — the part that attacks, raises its voice, and catalogues every grievance from the last six months. It looks strong, but it's actually operating from fear. Then there's the Manager — the part that goes quiet, pulls back, or tries to smooth everything over. From the outside it looks calm, but inside it's just trying to survive the moment. Underneath both of those protective parts lives what Todd calls the wounded or exiled part — the younger, more vulnerable self that feels unseen, unimportant, unsafe, or like it doesn't belong.Todd shares a real couple he's working with right now: a wife who grew up in a loud household where no one really listened, and a husband who was told as a child he should never have been born. Their fights look like her escalating and him withdrawing — but what's really happening is two wounded parts trying desperately to protect themselves. As Todd puts it, their protective parts are actually making things worse for each other, even when that's the last thing either of them wants.The shift happens when couples stop seeing each other as enemies and start recognizing the parts driving the conflict. That awareness — paired with compassion for your own internal experience — is what makes real repair possible.If you and your partner keep getting stuck in the same cycles, this episode gives you a clear, honest way to look at what's actually going on beneath the surface.Todd works with couples navigating communication breakdowns, intimacy issues, infidelity recovery, and long-standing patterns that feel impossible to move through. If you're ready to work with him directly, visit toddcreager.com to learn more about his couples therapy and coaching services. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach. He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach. (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at: https://toddcreager.com HELPFUL LINKS:Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYMBe...

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Finding Peace in an Anxious World

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 32:13

Fear is a reality we never outgrow. From the smallest child to the mature adult, fear lurks around every corner, percolating endlessly in the back of our minds. Left to itself, our imaginations map out worst-case scenarios for our health, our finances, our family, and future. When fear takes the driver's seat, hope and joy shrink. This is why there are few psalms that are as treasured and beloved as Psalm 121. The words, "I lift up my eyes towards the mountains, where does my help come from?" echos in every human heart. Join us this Sunday as we look to the One who walks with us and protects us in our going and coming.

The Winnowing Fork

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 33:53

The Winnowing ForkMatthew 3:12“Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”King James Version (KJV)Message From Emmanuel is a weekly audio ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Irvine, KY. We sincerely hope God blesses you as you listen!Follow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com Send us Fan MailFollow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com

Our Identity In Christ

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 21:05

Our Identity In ChristHebrews 2:10“For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.”King James Version (KJV)Message From Emmanuel is a weekly audio ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Irvine, KY. We sincerely hope God blesses you as you listen!Follow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com Send us Fan MailFollow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com

Happy Hour: Mules & Military With Chef Robert Irvine

Kennedy Saves the World

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 29:29

Chef Robert Irvine sits down with Kennedy for a mule-fueled happy hour. He shares what drove him to enlist in the Royal Navy, why he is "American by choice," and his firm belief that our service members deserve high-quality meals. Craving more Chef Irvine? Catch him in action on American Kitchen, now streaming on FOX Nation. Kennedy Now Available on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.podtrac.com/kstw_yt⁠⁠ Follow on TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kennedy_foxnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Kennedy for Happy Hour on Fridays!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWlNiiSXX4BNUbXM5X8KkYbDepFgUIVZj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Bulletproofing the Estate Plan: Creating a Record That Survives Scrutiny

Trust Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 48:31

As an estate planner, your job is to capture your client's wishes. But what happens years down the line when those wishes are challenged, family relationships have fractured, and memories have faded?In our latest episode, we sit down with Judge Johnston (Ret.) to look at estate planning through the lens of litigation. We dive deep into how you can create an unassailable contemporaneous record today, so your files can withstand intense scrutiny tomorrow.In this episode, you'll learn:The exact red flags that predict a future capacity or undue influence lawsuit.Why your file notes might actually be more important than the estate document itself.The hidden dangers of videotaped signings (and when they do more harm than good).How to safely handle remote contingencies to prevent accidental intestacy.Our Guest: Judge Gerald Johnson (Ret.)Judge Gerald G. Johnston served over 24 years on the Orange County Superior Court, retiring in 2023. From 2014 to 2023, he was the supervising judge of the Probate and Mental Health Division, overseeing thousands of cases involving trusts, probate, guardianships, conservatorships, elder abuse, and mental health matters. He also served on the Judicial Council Probate and Mental Health Advisory Committee from 2016 to 2019, appointed by the Chief Justice.Before his judicial career, Johnston worked as Deputy Secretary for Law Enforcement and General Counsel for the California Environmental Protection Agency and began his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange County. He has also taught trust, probate, conservatorship, and mental health law for over 20 years through the Center for Judicial Education and Research (CJER)Our Hosts: Ben Schwefel and Jeff LoewBenjamin R. Schwefel is a partner at Murtaugh LLP in Irvine, California, and a certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate law by the State Bar of California www.murtaughlaw.com. His practice focuses on trusts and estates, including estate planning, trust administration, probate, and fiduciary litigation. He advises a wide range of clients, from high-net-worth individuals and families to trustees, beneficiaries, entrepreneurs, business executives, and professional fiduciaries. He is a member of the TEXCOM executive committee of the California Lawyers Association.Jeff Loew is the managing partner of Trust Law Partners LLP, with offices in Silicon Valley, Pasadena and Newport Beach. Jeff's primary areas of practice include trust and estate litigation, fiduciary litigation, and financial elder abuse actions. Jeff is certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Jeff is the Chair of the Education Subcommittee for TEXCOM, the Executive Committee of the Trusts and Estates Section of the California Lawyers Association and is also a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). He is licensed to practice in California, Nevada, and Texas.Thank you for listening to Trust Me!Trust Me is Produced by Foley Marra StudiosEdited by Cat Hammons

Overinvested: The Emotional Economy of Modern Parenting

Reach Out and Read

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 36:04

When, why, and how did we decide as a society to dedicate all our parenting resources to the "human capitalization of children"—and at what cost? Nina Bandelj, Chancellor's Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Irvine, joins us to help answer this question (and many others) from her new book Overinvested: The Emotional Economy of Modern Parenting.

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438 | Jon Irvine (Part 1) | The Future of Housing: The Generational Wealth Gap No One Is Talking About

The Greatness Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 60:16

In this first installment of a two-part conversation, host Darius Mirshahzadeh reconnects with longtime friend and industry veteran Jon Irvine, founder and CEO of Westcove Development. The two pick up where they left off after years apart, a reunion sparked when Jon accidentally discovered Darius's podcast while stuck in LA traffic. What follows is a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation covering Jon's biracial upbringing, his accidental entry into mortgage finance, a landmark $1.3 billion sale to Merrill Lynch 90 days before the 2008 financial crisis, the personal losses that forced him to rethink his legacy, and the unexpected signs that led him to launch a real estate development company. This episode is equal parts origin story, life philosophy, and housing industry insight with plenty of laughs along the way. In this episode, Darius and Jon will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and First Impressions (02:36) The Power of Personality Over Looks (05:25) The Impact of Generosity in Relationships (08:07) Reconnecting and the Journey to Podcasting (10:55) Background and Early Life of Jon Irvine (13:31) Transitioning from Finance to Housing Development (21:57) The Journey into Mortgages (27:59) Building a Successful Mortgage Company (32:12) Navigating the 2008 Financial Crisis (37:42) Understanding Generational Wealth Disparities (41:43) Transitioning to Real Estate Development Jon Irvine is the Founder and CEO of Westcove Development, a Southern California real estate development firm specializing in design-forward, small-lot single family homes in high-demand, supply-constrained markets. Drawing on California's evolving housing legislation — including SB1123 — Westcove manages the full development lifecycle from acquisition and entitlement through construction and sale. Jon brings nearly three decades of senior executive experience in residential finance, having held leadership roles at Change Lending, Banc of California, OneWest Bank (under CEO Steven Mnuchin), and Mr. Cooper/Nationstar, where he led initiatives across capital markets, production, and strategic growth. Through Westcove, he channels deep institutional finance expertise into scalable residential development built to meet California's urgent housing needs. Connect with Jon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonirvine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Westcove-Development-61572683421911/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 354: Transforming the American Sangha w/Dr. Nalika Gajaweera

The Classical Ideas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 39:37

Nalika Gajaweera (Research Affiliate, Walter H. Capps Center, University of California, Santa Barbara; PhD, Anthropology, University of California, Irvine, 2013) is an anthropologist of Buddhism, race, and ethics, with a focus on community well-being and resilience. Her current book manuscript, Transforming the American Sangha, funded by the Kataly Foundation, is an ethnography of the Insight Meditation movement in North America, focused on the efforts of practitioners of color to raise awareness of oppressive racial conditions in these communities. Her doctoral research examined how Buddhist ethics and practices of giving shaped Sri Lankan local NGOs doing humanitarianism work in the context of two disasters: the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 and ethnic conflict that ended in 2009. A former Fulbright fellow, Dr. Gajaweera has conducted fieldwork in North America and South Asia, managing and conducting complex multi-stakeholder research projects, exploring power building efforts among marginalized groups. Funders for these projects included Kataly Foundation, John Templeton Foundation, Hilton Foundation and GHR. Nalika Gajawira will collaborate with Ann Gleig on a comparative ethnographic study of how Buddhist communities adopt and adapt popular spiritual exercises such as "secular" mindfulness and yoga classes within a wider Buddhist framework. Their work aims to illustrate the processes, frameworks and relationships that can enable more responsible relationships between specific religious communities and the word of spiritual wellness practices. Visit Sacred Writes: https://www.sacred-writes.org/templeton-working-group Visit Nalika Gajaweera: https://nalikagajaweera.com/ https://dornsife.usc.edu/crcc/profile/nalika-gajaweera/

FOCUS vs. Attention

The David Alliance

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 7:42

The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@gmail.com Garth Heckman The digital world is explicitly engineered to capture and fragment our attention. Dr. Gloria Mark, a leading informatics researcher at the University of California, Irvine, tracked digital behavior and found that the average attention span on a single screen has plummeted from 2.5 minutes in 2004 to just 47 seconds today. When your focus breaks, it doesn't just snap back. It takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to fully return to a deep focus state after a single interruption because your brain gets caught in "intervening tasks." To train your brain to resist this friction and rebuild sustained focus, apply these three science-backed strategies: Yes, absolutely. While the ancient world didn't have smartphones, the human struggle with a scattered mind, anxiety, and competing priorities is timeless. The Bible addresses the concept of focus extensively, using ancient terminology like singleness of heart, guarding the gates of the mind, and fixing one's eyes. Scriptural wisdom aligns remarkably well with modern cognitive science, framing focus not just as a productivity tool, but as a discipline of the mind and spirit. Here are three distinct clues and frameworks the Bible provides on how to focus. 1. The Principle of the "Single Eye" (Eliminating Divided Attention) In the New Testament, Jesus explicitly addresses the danger of a divided mind. The ancient concept of focus was often tied to vision—what you allow your eyes to linger on dictates your internal state. The Scripture: In Luke 11:34, Jesus states: "Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy [single/focused], your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy [bad/divided], your body also is full of darkness." The Clue: The original Greek word used for "healthy" or "good" in many translations is haplous, which literally means single, uncomplicated, or unfolded. Conversely, the word for "unhealthy" or "bad" (poneros) in this context implies being double or divided. The Takeaway: The Bible warns that if your vision is fragmented by too many competing inputs, your internal world becomes chaotic. It tells us that true focus requires a single, undivided gaze. 2. Guarding the Gates of the Mind (Active Filtering) Just as modern psychology tells us to limit notifications to protect our working memory, Biblical wisdom commands us to set up strict boundaries around what we allow into our consciousness. The Scripture: Proverbs 4:25–27 provides direct, actionable instructions on attentional control: "Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left..." The Clue: This is a classic Stoic-like scriptural command for attentional filtering. The Bible recognizes that distractions ("the right or the left") are constantly pulling at us. Proverbs 4:23 pairs this with the ultimate reason for focus: "Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life." In ancient Hebrew psychology, the "heart" (lev) represented the mind, will, and intellect. The Takeaway: Focus is a defensive act. You must actively filter out the noise of the periphery to protect the trajectory of your life. 3. Capturing Thought Loops (Taking Cognitive Control) A major enemy of focus in a digital age is the endless loop of mental chatter, comparison, and anxiety. The New Testament provides a aggressive model for dealing with rogue thoughts rather than letting them run wild. The Scripture: In 2 Corinthians 10:5, Paul writes about the mental discipline required in leadership and faith: "...we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." The Clue: The phrase "take captive" (aichmalotizo) is a military term meaning to capture at sword-point or take as a prisoner of war. The Takeaway: The Bible instructs us not to be passive consumers of our own thoughts or digital feeds. When a distracting, anxious, or irrelevant thought enters your mind, you are told to arrest it immediately, evaluate it, and intentionally redirect your mental energy back to what matters. The Ultimate Biblical Focus Filter: If you want a modern-day checklist for what should pass through your attentional filter, Philippians 4:8 lays it out perfectly. It tells us exactly where to anchor a scattered mind: "...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."

The Hunting Ground: Transnational "Tourist" Crews Target Suburban America

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 4:43 Transcription Available

In this episode, we break down a troubling new security trend hitting the master-planned communities of Southern California. On June 30, 2026, authorities in Irvine executed a series of coordinated arrests, taking down six individuals—including four juveniles—tied to a predatory "burglary tourism" operation. We look at the chilling logistics of how foreign and domestic organized crews are systematically scouting affluent American neighborhoods, treating safe suburbs like soft targets, and what you need to do to harden your perimeter.

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The Deeply Rooted, Flourishing Life

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 38:13

This Sunday we will take a look at the front door of the book of Psalms, Psalm 1. Psalm 1 contrasts two ways to live—the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. One way leads to flourishing and fruitfulness. The other leads to emptiness and judgment. In a world full of competing voices telling us where to find happiness and fulfillment, Psalm 1 points us to where true wisdom and thriving are found. Join us this Sunday as we discover how to live a life that is deeply rooted and spiritually fruitful.

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