Podcasts about Isolation

Meet Dr. Shawna Pandya, Canada's first named female commercial astronaut and a leading figure in space medicine. From emergency medicine to aquanaut missions and suborbital research flights, Shawna has trained to thrive in some of the most extreme environments on Earth—and soon, in space. In this episode, she shares her journey from a childhood inspired by Dr. Roberta Bondar, through neuroscience and medical training, to testing spacesuits in zero gravity and completing multiple NEPTUNE aquanaut missions.  We dive into: The challenges of spaceflight on the body and mind The "RIDGE" framework Radiation, Isolation, Distance, Gravity, Environment Using emergency medicine, diving, and piloting to build operational readiness Maintaining balance, avoiding burnout, and living a life aligned with values Preparing for her upcoming flight with Virgin Galactic Shawna's story is a masterclass in perseverance, curiosity, and aiming for the stars—literally. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Shawna  Being Canada's first named female Astronaut  Her early years and growing up in the 90s Wanting to be an Astronaut since she was a child and being inspired by Dr. Roberta Bondar Simplifying things  Wanting to follow in her footsteps  Doing a neuroscience degree The influence of her parents  Girl Guides of Canada  Doing outdoor education during junior high and building her spirit of adventure  Inheriting her work ethic from her parents - thinking the normal work day was from 7am to 10pm Sharing her goal and telling people what she wanted to achieve  Taking a family trip to Australia at 12 years old and being obsessed with the Southern Night Sky  Not knowing if it will work out or not - Having to love the grind and the journey  Keeping focused on the goal  Not letting other people opinions stop her  Her parents wanting her to have a realistic career ambition  The roadmap included medicine  After doing her undergrad in neuroscience and applying for medical school Having a back up plan - just in case  International Space University - Masters Program  Asking medical school for a deferral  Doing an internship at the European Space Agency European Space Centre and making a meaningful contribution to space medicine  Dealing with criticism Having balance in her life and not suffering from burnout  Pursuing the trajectory as a research astronaut - and still maintaining her clinical hours in emergency medicine  Work life balance  Why she does't burn out Living her life according to her values  Having complete control over her schedule   Being surrounded by good people Finding fulfilment and loving what she does Being inspired to be a better version of herself everyday  Fitness and health in space  Bone density and muscle mass  Space Medicine  The challenges of space flight environment and why it's trying to kill you  The "RIDGE" Framework short for Space Radiation, Isolation and Confinement, Distance from Earth, Gravity fields, and Hostile/Closed Environments. Altered day night cycles - 1 sunrise/sunset every 90 mins - 16 sunrise - sunset cycles per 24hr period every and how it interferes with your sleep cycle Micro-gravity and how it affects your bodily systems  Physical activity as therapy and using it as a way of investing in herself.  The days she doesn't make it to the gym  Needing to change something up - or end up burning out  Learning diving skills and spending time underwater Looking for transferable skills Being operational good and a good team mate Operational environments: - emergency medicine, diving, sky diving and piloting  The importance of having aqua-naught experience  Going on 2 NEPTUNE Missions  NEPTUNE (Nautical Experiments in Physiology, Technology and Underwater Exploration) Building her space flight readiness Learning to handle stress in challenging situations  Why there is no room for ego  Using emergency medicine as an example  Escalation patterns of communication  Question - Suggestion - Statement - Command  Why there is a time and place for everything  If everything is urgent - nothing is urgent! Urgency fatigue - not knowing what do first Being aware of what tools you have at your disposal High risk - high reward scenarios  The countdown to flight  Since 2021 - the launch of private companies into space  Going to space for research  What kind of astronaut do you want to be? Being a research astronaut  Training flights as a team - and getting to fly with her good friends Kellie Gerardi  Dr. Norah Patten  Figuring out research priorities  The outreach aspects of what they do Science diplomacy  The lead up to the space flight  Managing fears and concerns  Having a job to do  Being aware of the need to be prepared  Deciding on the final payloads Dealing with periods in space  Quick Fire Questions Being an evening person Not scheduling early morning meetings Starting her day at 9am Favourite movie and favourite space movie  2007 movie - Sunshine Book inspiration - Chris Hatfield - An Astronaut's guide to Earth  Music inspiration - liking high adrenaline workout play lists  Liking the John Wicks Soundtrack  Beach or mountains.. Favourite food at home and in space High RPM skipping Rest and relaxation Her love for birds - having a 56g Lovebird - 'Jules'  Mantra and words she lives by - 'You've got this" Words from mum - "Keep going" - "Keep moving" Words from dad - "What's the difference between success and activity? Success is eating tomato soup with a spoon, activity is eating tomato soup with a fork" How to connect and follow along on social media Final words of advice and wisdom for other girls who want to pursue  Pick what you want to do, aim to be really, really good at it.  Aim to become the hardest working person in the room. Because the work ethic is free. Work really hard to get to where you want to be and then act like you belong there, because you do. You just need to make space for yourself.    Social Media Website: shawnapandya.com  Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/shawnapandya  Instagram: @shawnapandya  Facebook: @shawnapandyaofficial  

Loneliness and Social Isolation: What is Our Roles as CDCESs?, Megan Muñoz, RN, MSN, CDCES, ADCES In Practice, 2026 Listen to more episodes of Diabetes Care Conversations at https://www.adces.org/practice/the-huddle-podcastLearn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join.The Diabetes Care Conversations Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

„Mit der Armut kommen Einsamkeit und Isolation“, sagt Sandra Bisping. Sie engagiert sich für alte Menschen, deren Rente oder Grundsicherung nicht ausreicht, um in Würde zu leben. Ihr Verein „Ein Herz für Rentner“ unterstützt sie mit Projekten. Heise, Katrin www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Im Gespräch

Andy Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL, world-record-holding wingsuit BASE jumper, martial artist, and author. We discuss the mental framework and moment-to-moment decision-making process that can allow anyone to build discipline and resilience and better navigate both everyday life and life's most challenging moments. Andy explains several simple-yet-powerful tools gleaned from his time in — and after — his SEAL career that can help you determine where to focus your actions and how to clear your mind of things you can't control or that hold you back mentally. Andy also shares and reflects on lessons learned from some of the deeply personal challenges he faced outside of combat and freefall. Finally, we explore the all-too-frequent tragedy of people — including high performers — taking their own lives, and consider what might be done to prevent more such losses. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Wealthfront*: https://wealthfront.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Andy Stumpf (00:03:09) Protocols Book (00:04:06) Nagging Thoughts, Tool: Determine Influence vs Concern (00:10:14) Social Media, Screen Time Discipline (00:17:01) Sponsors: Our Place & Wealthfront (00:20:11) Social Media Addiction, Young Adults, Rebellion, Alcohol (00:27:38) Alcohol & Social Experiences; Cannabis; Ice Bath (00:36:07) Skydiving, Wingsuit Flying (00:41:47) Sponsor: AG1 (00:43:06) Skydiving, BASE Jumping, Wingsuit Flying; Navy (00:55:25) Danger & Fear, Wingsuit Flying Risk, Death (01:03:04) Divorce, Imperfection; Parenting Kids in Divorce (01:12:16) Sponsor: Function (01:13:55) Parents' Divorce (01:19:38) Long-Term Flow State, Focus, Adrenaline; Time Perception (01:30:58) Toilet Paper, Shortcuts, Tool: Do the Slightly Harder Choice (01:37:11) Micro-Discipline, Doing the Harder Thing, Tenacity & Super-Agers (01:48:00) Sponsor: Joovv (01:49:12) Physical & Mental Pain, Discussing Pain; Dogs (02:00:45) Suicide, Self-Talk, Isolation, Alcohol (02:11:52) Top Performers, Suicide; Ibogaine; Military, Trauma (02:21:36) Trauma & Healing, Exploring Other Possibilities, Control (02:28:57) Disciplined Acts, Choosing the Slightly Harder Option (02:35:20) Current Projects, Project Choice (02:41:48) Price of Success, Happiness, Money (02:53:09) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter *This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. Andrew Huberman receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for paid testimonials in his podcast, creating a conflict of interest. The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The base APY is 3.30% on cash deposits as of January 30, 2026, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. If eligible for the overall boosted rate of 4.05% offered in connection with this promo, your boosted rate is also subject to change if the base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period. Additional terms and conditions apply, which can be found on Wealthfront.com/Huberman. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to program banks, where it earns the variable APY. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Knicks just ended a 53-year championship drought. And Norense was in a Brooklyn bar watching strangers from every culture, background, and walk of life — hugging, crying, screaming, and celebrating together.And God used an orange basketball to teach him something about isolation, community, and why the enemy's greatest weapon isn't your past. It's getting you alone.This episode is a raw, unscripted download from Brooklyn — part testimony, part teaching, part real talk — about what happens when you stop hiding behind the pressure to have it all figured out and start actually doing life with people.From church hurt after losing his sister, to being moved to tears by a stranger who saw him clearly, to watching Jalen Brunson silence every doubter — Norense weaves it all together into one central truth: you were never meant to do this alone.In this episode:Why the enemy's greatest strategy is isolation — and how shame, hurt, and "I'm good" keep you locked in itWhat the Knicks' championship run teaches about being counted out, staying the course, and proving doubters wrong without making it about themThe danger of pseudo-vulnerability — saying how you feel without the facts to face your fightWhy "feeling, feeling, feeling" without healing is just a cycle — and how to actually break itWhat church hurt looks like, why it's real, and how to not let it become a reason to isolate from community entirelyWhy being annoyingly curious about other people is one of the most powerful spiritual practices you haveA live testimony of being prayed over by a stranger who saw him — and breaking down in tears because God used her to say I see youKey Truth: "The enemy fights in isolation. There's no condemnation in Christ Jesus — so step in, show up, and stop letting shame keep you small."Key Verse: Hebrews 10:25 — Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another.If this episode hit you:Rate and review the Mind Bully Podcast — it helps more homes and hearts find this message.

"Irgendwann reden wir auch nochmal über GIRLS”, das sagen wir gefühlt seit hundert Folgen, und hey, jetzt ist es endlich soweit. Die Serie, die von 2012 bis 2017 auf HBO lief und von Lena Dunham ins Leben gerufen wurde, hat uns in unseren Zwanzigern besonders geprägt. Vier junge Frauen im Zentrum, deren Probleme — trotz des Settings in der New Yorker Mittelschicht — relatable waren wie wenig vorher. Seltsame Begegnungen mit Männern, ein dynamisches Auf und Ab in Freundinnenschaften und die scheinbar auswegslose Suche nach dem richtigen Karriereweg. So hatte man das tatsächlich noch nie gesehen. Die breite Masse nahm die Serie unterschiedlich auf, und gerade Schöpferin und Hauptdarstellerin Lena Dunham wurde zur Projektionsfläche: It Girl, Millennial-Ikone, „Stimme einer Generation”. Ganz schön viel auf den Schultern einer Mittezwanzigjährigen. Und dann war da noch die Kritik: Die Show ist zu weiß und selbstzentriert, genauso wie Dunhams Feminismus. Im April 2026 hat Lena Dunham ihr Memoir Famesick veröffentlicht und schildert darin, wie sie diese Zeit erlebt hat, wie ihr Körper zum Schlachtfeld wurde, wie eine chronische Erkrankung und umstrittene Aussagen sie immer mehr in die Isolation trieben. Seit letztem Jahr entdecken TikTok und Gen Z Girls gerade neu und feiern es. Wir schauen drauf: Wie ordnen wir die Serie heute ein? Und ist Lena Dunham ein missverstandenes Genie der Satire oder total überbewertet? Jetzt reinhören, überall wo es Podcasts gibt.

Was ist "Die Welt von …?" Wenn wir über Video- und Computerspiele sprechen, die entweder elaborat ausgestaltete eigene Welten mit Hintergrundgeschichten haben oder über solche, die ihre Welt aus Literatur, Rollenspiel oder Film borgen, nehmen wir uns zuweilen die Zeit und sprechen ausführlicher über Lore jener Welten als das in den regulären Folgen möglich wäre. Im Format Die Welt von… erkunden Rahel Schmitz und Mháire Stritter die Legenden, die Geografie, die Geschichte, die Politik von diesen fiktiven Welten und holen sich dabei von Fall zu Fall ergänzende Expertise von ausgewiesenen Kennern und Kennerinnen der jeweiligen Welt. Worum geht's: Die Welt von Alien ist kein klassisches Science-Fiction-Szenario mit klaren Fronten zwischen Gut und Böse, sondern ein düsteres, komplexes Geflecht aus technologischem Fortschritt, kapitalistischer Macht, biologischer Bedrohung und menschlicher Ohnmacht. Die Handlung spielt im 22. bis 25. Jahrhundert, in einer Zukunft, die von Megakonzernen wie der Weyland-Yutani Corporation dominiert wird. Diese Konzerne handeln mit Technologie, Kolonisierung und biologischen Waffen und opfern dabei bedenkenlos Menschenleben, um Profit zu sichern. Die politische Landschaft ist geprägt von einem zersplitterten Erd-Bund, der gegen die Interessen der Konzerne kämpft, während gleichzeitig abgelegene Kolonien und Frontier-Planeten im All existieren, die oft von Isolation, Armut und der ständigen Bedrohung durch außerirdische Lebensformen geprägt sind. Götter oder höhere Mächte existieren in dieser Welt nicht, stattdessen regieren Unternehmen Militärs und die unberechenbare Natur des Universums selbst. In dieser Folge erkunden Rahel und Mháire die Eigenheiten dieses Popkultur-Universum: seine politische Struktur, die Rolle von Technologie und Biowaffen, das Nebeneinander von wissenschaftlichem Fortschritt und archaischer Gewalt, sowie die bewusste Mehrdeutigkeit vieler Erzählungen. Es geht darum, wie Alien Weltenbau betreibt, warum sich das Universum je nach Standort völlig anders anfühlt und weshalb diese Franchise bis heute eine der dichtesten und faszinierendsten Sci-Fi-Welten der Computerspiel- und Filmgeschichte hervorgebracht hat. Gast: Diesmal kommt im Podcast neben den Sprecherinnen Felix Rick zu Wort, der als Redakteur bei GameStar arbeitet und sich seit 2002 als einer der profundesten Kenner der Alien-Lore einen Namen gemacht hat. Zuvor war er unter anderem für Giga Games und Gameswelt tätig und hat sich in unzähligen Artikeln, Analysen und Videos mit der Welt von Alien auseinandergesetzt. Podcast-Credits: Sprecher, Redaktion: Rahel Schmitz, Mháire Stritter Gast: Felix Rick Audioproduktion: Fabian Langer, Christian Schmidt Titelgrafik: Paul Schmidt Intro, Outro: Nino Kerl (Ansage); Chris Hülsbeck (Musik) "Welt von"-Folgen sind Belgeitfolgen für Podcasts zu Games, die in der Welt spielen, aber zu einem Alien-Spiel hatten wir bisher noch keine Folge, ahem. Kommt sicher noch irgendwann.

In this message from our Relationships in a Broken World series, Pastor Josh teaches from Philippians 2 on the remedy for fractured relationships. In a culture marked by loneliness, distraction, self-protection, and radical individualism, relationships do not usually explode all at once, they erode slowly over time. The deeper question is not just how to fix a relationship, but who we are becoming in the process. This message identifies several forces quietly damaging our relationships: we stop showing up, we stop opening up, we stop understanding, we stop celebrating, and we put ourselves at the center. But Philippians 2 points us back to Christ, who moved toward us with humility, empathy, vulnerability, and sacrificial love. His example is not just inspiration, it is the pattern for how believers are called to live with one another. Pastor Josh calls the church to shared grace, Christlike humility, and relational healing by putting Christ back at the center. Isolation is healed by Christlike presence, self-protection by Christlike vulnerability, empathy collapse by Christlike incarnation, honor erosion by Christlike humility, and radical individualism by Christlike sacrifice. 

Michael speaks with TIME Senior Sports Rorrespondent Sean Gregory about Dana White's rise, his relationship with Donald Trump, and the unprecedented UFC event set for the White House lawn. Plus, Michael previews his CNN special “The Mingle Project,” exploring America's loneliness crisis, social isolation, and the urgent need to restore common experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Monte Judah examines President Trump's proposed agreement with Iran, Israel's growing isolation, Temple Mount developments, and escalating tensions throughout the Middle East from a biblical prophetic perspective.00:00 Introduction & Headlines00:40 Trump's Iran MOU Announcement02:45 Terms of the Proposed Agreement04:10 Strait of Hormuz Escalation05:40 Military Responses from the U.S. & Israel07:00 Iran's Position on the Agreement08:15 Analysis of the MOU10:50 Biblical Perspective from Jeremiah 1712:10 Haredi Protests in Israel13:00 Hezbollah & Northern Border Conflict14:00 Judea and Samaria Developments15:00 Temple Mount Tensions16:00 Ministry Updates & ClosingStay connected with Lion and Lamb Ministries and deepen your understanding of God's prophetic plan.Watch exclusive teachings, weekly updates, Bible studies, and original programming at:https://lionandlamb.tvExplore Monte Judah's books and teaching resources:https://www.messianicmarketplace.org/collections/monte-judahVisit the Messianic Marketplace:https://www.messianicmarketplace.org/Learn more about Lion and Lamb Ministries:https://www.lionandlambministries.org/Discover The Greater Exodus teaching series:https://thegreaterexodus.com/Subscribe to Yavoh Magazine:https://www.yavohmagazine.com/If these teachings bless you, please consider supporting the ministry and helping us continue proclaiming the Gospel, teaching Torah, and sharing prophetic truth around the world:www.LLGive.comThank you for standing with Lion and Lamb Ministries.

How to Reverse Cognitive Decline, Grow Your Hippocampus, and Protect Your Brain from Alzheimer's Disease with Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, and Stress Reduction Your brain is physically shrinking right now, and most people have no idea it's happening. In this episode, you will discover the exact mechanisms behind cognitive decline, why brain fog is always treatable, and the proven strategies to grow your brain back, protect your memory, and slash your Alzheimer's risk regardless of your genetics. -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Majid Fotuhi, a neuroscientist and neurologist who earned his PhD from Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at the Mind/Brain Institute at Johns Hopkins while also teaching at George Washington University and Harvard Medical School. With 37 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and neuroscience research, Dr. Fotuhi pioneered the Brain Fitness Program, a multidisciplinary approach to cognitive performance and brain vitality at any age that has produced measurable results documented in peer-reviewed journals. He is the author of three books including the bestselling The Invincible Brain and one of the world's leading experts on neuroplasticity, hippocampus growth, and successful aging. If anyone has earned the right to tell you your brain can get better, it is him. Dr. Fotuhi and Dave break down why Alzheimer's is not a single disease but a soup of modifiable problems, why your lab results can show "normal" while your brain is starving, and how the five pillars of brain health connect directly to longevity, mitochondria function, and human performance. They also get into the brain effects of GLP-1s, the therapeutic promise of psychedelics like psilocybin and ketamine, the role of nootropics and supplements like B12, lithium orotate, and CoQ10, and why your VO2 max may be the single most important number for brain aging. . You'll Learn: Why 97% of Alzheimer's cases involve multiple modifiable causes and what to do about each one How to physically grow your hippocampus through exercise, meditation, and nutrition Why "normal" lab ranges are actively harming millions of people and what optimal actually looks like The 7 everyday things that are shrinking your brain right now How stress, loneliness, and isolation cause measurable brain atrophy Which supplements including B12, lithium orotate, CoQ10, and nootropics support long-term brain health Why VO2 max predicts brain aging better than almost any other marker What psychedelics like psilocybin and ketamine actually do to your brain according to a Johns Hopkins neurologist How the APOE4 gene affects Alzheimer's risk and why exercise can erase that risk entirely Why mitochondria health is the foundation of both brain function and longevity Thank you to our sponsors! - Viome | Check it out at viome.com and use code 10DAVE for 10% off. 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The Germans, Czechs, and the Making of Texas I live in Central Texas in an area called the Hill Country. We have an old saying that if you drive far enough through the Hill Country, you'll eventually find three things:a church steeple,a dance hall,and the smell of barbecue smoke drifting across the fields. But behind those familiar, almost stereotypical, Texas scenes lies a deeper story. A story carried across oceans by immigrants who arrived with little more than trunks, tools, family Bibles, recipes, songs, and hope. During the 1800s, thousands of Germans, Czechs, Poles, and other Europeans came to Texas searching for something they could not find in the Old World:land…freedom…and the chance to build a new life. And in doing so, they helped shape the Texas we know today. This is the story of the Germans, the Czechs, and their role in the making of Texas. THE JOURNEY TO TEXAS For many immigrants, Europe in the mid-1800s was a difficult place. Germany was divided into small kingdoms and states. Political unrest swept through Europe after the revolutions of 1848. Economic hardship and land shortages left many families struggling to survive. Meanwhile, in the Austro-Hungarian territories, Czech farmers and laborers faced poverty, overcrowding, and limited opportunity. Then came the stories about Texas. Cheap land.Open skies.Fertile soil.A place where a man might own property for the first time in his life. For many families, the journey began with a crowded ship crossing the Atlantic.Then came the rough Gulf waters to Galveston or Indianola.After that…weeks of travel by wagon, horseback, or simply on foot into the interior of Texas. The Texas they found was not easy. There were droughts.Floods.Disease.Isolation.And the constant challenge of carving homes and farms out of untamed land. But they endured..... This is their story.....

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on a recent Atlantic article about the rise of “solitude influencers” and a cultural shift toward celebrating isolation as a preferred lifestyle. He explores why this trend resonates with people who feel overwhelmed or hurt by relationships, while also noting the irony that even online isolation still depends on connection and attention from others. Drawing from Scripture, he points to God's design for community and the call for believers to live in relationship as part of the people of God.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

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Im Raumschiff oder auf einer Forschungsstation in der Antarktis eingeschlossen: Wie hält man das psychisch aus und was heißt das für ein Team? Experimente zeigen, was Isolation für künftige Marsmissionen bedeuten kann. Ein Podcast mit Hellmuth Nordwig.

May kicked my natural Black ass.After a month away from the podcast, I'm finally back behind the microphone. Not because everything is fixed. Not because life magically got easier. Simply because the storm let up enough for me to start moving forward again.In this solo episode, I'm sharing what happened during one of the toughest months I've had in a while. Between injuries, financial stress, family responsibilities, and watching my routines completely fall apart, I found myself slipping back into old habits and old coping mechanisms.The frustrating part?I knew better.I've spent years in therapy. I've had hundreds of conversations about healing, mental health, and self-improvement. Yet when life got heavy, I still found myself returning to the same default settings.Comfort TV.Sugar.Isolation.Survival mode.If you've ever felt like all your progress disappeared the moment life got hard, this episode is for you.We're talking about why healing isn't linear, why setbacks don't erase growth, and why sometimes the bravest thing you can do is sit under the underpass, let the worst of the storm pass, and then keep driving.In this episode:• Why stress often sends us back to old habits• The relationship between routine and emotional stability• What happens when survival mode takes over• Why setbacks don't cancel your progress• Learning to give yourself grace during difficult seasons• Continuing to fight for happiness even when life gets heavyIt's About DAMN Time we stop treating setbacks like failures and start seeing them for what they really are.Part of the journey.Connect with Me

Branchy breaks down how the modern news cycle and endless social media doom scrolling are impacting our nervous systems, gut health, stress hormones and overall wellbeing.We dive into the rise of loneliness, emotional exhaustion, cortisol spikes, chronic stress, and why humans are craving real-life connection more than ever before. From anxiety and inflammation to the psychological effects of fear-driven media, this episode explores how constant digital overload may literally be making us sick.#HardYarnsPodcast #MentalHealth #Loneliness #Stress #Cortisol #SocialMedia #News #Health #Wellbeing #PodcastPATREON Support The Hard Yarns and get access to exclusive drops, content, live shows and promo codes : www.patreon.com/thehardyarnspodcast FIND US Email: info@thehardyarns.com Instagram: @thehardyarnspodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thehardyarnspodcastTikTok: @thehardyarnspodcast Web: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thehardyarns.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORS The Smart Business Lounge - https://www.thesmartbusinesslounge.com.auAll Trades Cover - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alltradescover.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Crafted Finance - https://www.craftedfinance.com.auHard Yarns is Produced by B32media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#hardyarns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#comedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

He was called the most dangerous man in Vermont. The governor said it on television. The truth is more boring and more alarming. Daniel Banyai is a former protection contractor and a Seventh-day Adventist who built a firearms training school called Slate Ridge in West Pawlet. He did it by the book. Federal firearms license. Explosives permits. Zoning. A school classification the town had handed out for 200 years. He welcomed anyone who'd show up and shoot straight. Then it came apart. Neighbors who'd missed their window found a clause and reopened it. The town pulled the permit it had already granted. He fought to the state Supreme Court and lost. They demolished the buildings while he was locked up and made sure the materials couldn't be reused. We talk about the year inside. Isolation. The shot caller. Getting beaten during the arrest that became a felony. We argue restrictions, religion, and a two-tiered system he says protects some and not others. The throughline is simple. Weaponized zoning can erase anyone. He happened to pick guns. Since we recorded, a jury acquitted him of the assault charge in forty minutes. His words after: the system did not fail him here.  Today's Sponsors: Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com David: David is offering our listeners a special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to https://www.davidprotein.com/CLEAREDHOT  

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. The Way Home Season 4 Episode 8 just handed us one of the biggest Sam moments of the season, and we need to talk about it. Did Elliot just invite his mother to her own death? We think he might have, and that parallel with Kat is not a coincidence. We're breaking down everything in S4 E8 of The Way Home, including the Sam bombshell at dinner, the tarot card the show quietly got wrong, why Evelyn's isolation has been foreshadowed since Season 3, and the Jacob and Abby "I love you" moment that was very, very Hallmark.What you'll see in this episode:•       Why Kat and Elliot are practically the same person, and why that makes them both terrifying with a time pond nearby•       Sam finally lets on that he knows about the pond, and what that reveal actually means for the final episodes•       The Hermit tarot card from Season 3 that was drawn upright when it should have been reversed, and why flipping it would have perfectly predicted who Evelyn becomes•       Fern and Elliot singing at the piano with Cliff in the room, and the moment Tessa walks in and says that's the song she would have sung to him•       Why Jacob and Abby said "I love you" before asking a single practical question about their actual lives•       Our biggest fear for the finale: too many unanswered questions, not enough runway to land them0:00 - Season 3 Rewatch Check-In and Season 4 Feelings4:30 - Episode 8 Breakdown: Tainted Love or Time After Time?8:00 - What We Liked: Tessa Reveals, Evelyn's Isolation and Cliff's Surprise Move12:30 - Sam Knows About the Pond (And What That Changes)16:00 - What We Didn't Like: The Most Hallmark "I Love You" of the Season19:30 - Standout Scene: Fern, Elliot and the Piano21:30 - What We're Expecting from the Next Episodes23:10 - Next Episode: Nikki DeLoachDrop your theory about Sam in the comments. We want to know if you think he's a good guy or if this is going to break our hearts in the finale.#TheWayHome #TheWayHomeSeason4 #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMoviesAndMysteries #HallmarkMysteriesAndMore #KatLandry #Elliot #Tessa #SamTheWayHome #JacobAndAbby #FernAndCliff #Evelyn #Colton #Griffin #NikkiDeLoach #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #TimeTravel #HallmarkPodcast #TheWayHomeReviewFollow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmoreYoutubeOr visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel. 

This week on the Queer News podcast, our top story remembers the 11 trans lives lost since March.  In politics, Trump's Trans Ban Blocked in D.C, and It's the 10 Anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub Massacre. In culture and entertainment, Durand joins Kehlani on her world tour, and Level Up Sporting Club has opened up in Wrigleyville.  Want to support this podcast?

The Clinical Cost of Isolation: Why High-Performing Women Cannot Afford to Do Their Fertility Journey Alone Social isolation increases mortality risk in women by 26 to 29 percent, with physiological effects equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. For women on a fertility journey, the same elevated cortisol that drives those mortality numbers is also […] The post EP380: The Clinical Cost of Isolation: The Science Behind Why Women In Community Conceive appeared first on Rosanne Austin.

As we conclude our Sacred Community series, we're left with an important question: What have we actually done with everything we've learned?It's easy to come to church, hear a powerful message, take a few notes, and then let the busyness of life crowd it all out by Monday morning. But God's desire was never for His Word to simply inspire us. His desire is that it transforms us.The early church understood something that modern culture has forgotten. Acts 2:46 tells us that daily they met together in the temple courts and in one another's homes. They celebrated communion, shared meals, and lived life together with joyful hearts and humble spirits. Their faith wasn't confined to a church service. It was woven into their everyday relationships.Today we live in a world that is more connected digitally than ever before, yet more disconnected relationally than perhaps any generation before us. Screens have replaced conversations. Notifications have replaced eye contact. Entertainment has replaced intimacy. We can spend hours scrolling through other people's lives while feeling increasingly isolated in our own.God is calling His Church back to something deeper.Sacred community cannot thrive in isolation. Spiritual maturity doesn't happen apart from relationships. God uses people to sharpen us, challenge us, encourage us, and help us grow. The enemy understands this, which is why he works so hard to isolate believers. Isolation feels safe, but it slowly disconnects us from one of God's greatest tools for growth and healing: each other.Throughout Scripture, tables are significant places. From Abraham sharing a meal with God, to Jesus dining with sinners, to the Last Supper, to the disciples recognizing the risen Christ at the Emmaus table, God repeatedly uses meals and conversations around tables to reveal Himself, build relationships, and transform lives.Jesus did much of His discipleship around tables. He taught, challenged, restored, encouraged, and revealed truth while sharing meals with people. The table wasn't just furniture. It became a place of ministry.Somewhere along the way, many homes traded dining room tables for TV trays. Family conversations gave way to screens and distractions. Vulnerability was replaced with busyness. We stopped making room for one another.Yet many of us can remember a time when tables were the heart of the home. Meals were shared. Stories were told. Prayers were offered. Struggles were discussed. Faith was modeled. Relationships were built. Those moments shaped lives in ways we often don't realize until years later.The call today is simple: Build tables again.Not necessarily more Bible studies. Not another church program. Not another event to attend.Build tables of fellowship.Open your homes. Invite people in. Share meals. Have conversations. Talk about what God is doing. Ask questions. Pray together. Laugh together. Cry together. Walk through life together.The Church gathers in the big house on Sundays, but the work of discipleship often happens in the little houses throughout the week.God is looking for people who will intentionally create spaces where weary people can find rest, broken people can find healing, and believers can encourage one another toward maturity in Christ.The dining room table can become an altar again.The table is where friendships deepen. The table is where faith becomes personal. The table is where generations are shaped. The table is where Jesus often reveals Himself.In a culture of distraction, the table is an invitation back to presence.Maybe the next move of God isn't found in bigger buildings or better programs. Maybe it starts with believers pulling up a few extra chairs, sharing a meal, and making room for one more person at the table.Thanks for joining us for a weekly message from DuBois Light & Life Church. Today you will hear encouraging words, worship, and a message. Our goal is that you would find Hope, Healing, and Purpose in Jesus Christ. Live from DuBois Light and Life Church.128 S 8th Street,DuBois PA 15801Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and our Website at http://duboisfmc.org/, or download our app!

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with James Maskell, health economist, founder of the Evolution of Medicine, and the architect of a movement to reverse cognitive decline, to make the case that Alzheimer's is not a death sentence. It is a solvable problem that medicine has been approaching the wrong way for 40 years.James flew to South Africa when his father collapsed and was expected to die. Every doctor in the room was preparing the family for the end. James walked into his father's house and saw black mold on the wall. Days after moving his father out of that environment, he was opening his eyes. Two weeks later, the doctor declared he had no terminal illness at all.This is the episode to send to anyone who's been told a declining mind is the only end of the story.In This Episode, You'll LearnWhy there is no effective drug for Alzheimer's and why 40 years of pharmaceutical research has been chasing the wrong targetWhat the 6 root cause categories driving cognitive decline actually are and why they are the same ones driving breast cancerWhat the first randomized controlled trial on reversing Alzheimer's showed and why 91% of participants got better without a drugWhy catching even a single point drop on a cognitive test can prevent full decline if you act on it immediatelyHow biotoxins like mold can trigger what looks exactly like end stage Alzheimer's and how removing the cause reverses itWhy loneliness and loss of purpose are not soft factors but measurable root causes of cognitive decline and breast cancerWhat the Blue Zones actually have in common and why it has nothing to do with supplements or technologyWhy community is one of the most powerful clinical interventions we have and how to start building it todayEpisode Timeline00:00 Why Community Is the Most Powerful Clinical Intervention We Have07:15 40 Years of Alzheimer's Drugs and Nothing to Show for It12:57 Why Neurologists Are the Last Doctors to Accept This Science18:23 The Myth That You Were Healthy Right Up Until Your Diagnosis26:03 Catching Cognitive Decline Before It Becomes Alzheimer's30:41 The 6 Root Cause Categories Driving Cognitive Decline and Breast Cancer33:21 The Science Behind Why Your Social Circle Shapes Your Health Outcomes37:41 How Retirement, Isolation, and Lost Purpose Are Fueling Chronic Disease41:20 Trying to Change the System Is the Wrong Goal45:51 Why the Chronic Disease Crisis Will Force the System to Collapse53:10 How Real Health Change Starts at the Grassroots Level59:08 Final Thoughts on Taking Your Health BackWhere to Find James Maskell:Instagram: @mrjamesmaskellWebsite: jamesmaskell.comTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

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Wie immer starten wir mit einem Rückblick auf einige aktuelle Ereignisse. Wir beginnen mit einem neuen Bericht des französischen Innenministeriums, der eine deutliche Zunahme religiös motivierter Übergriffe beschreibt. Das Ministerium sagt, dass solche Übergriffe den nationalen Zusammenhalt und das Recht auf Religionsfreiheit gefährden. Anschließend sprechen wir über die bevorstehenden Feierlichkeiten zum 250. Jahrestag der Vereinigten Staaten am 4. Juli. Mehrere Musiker haben ihre Teilnahme an der dafür geplanten Konzertreihe abgesagt. Präsident Trump fordert nun die komplette Absage der Konzerte und hat vorgeschlagen, stattdessen eine „Make America Great Again"-Kundgebung abzuhalten. In unserem Wissenschafts- und Technologiethema sprechen wir über eine neue Studie, die zeigt, dass ständige räumliche Nähe eine große Belastung für Teams darstellt, die in extremer Isolation leben. Und zum Abschluss des ersten Teils des Programms sprechen wir über einen neuen Kandidaten für das Amt des US-Präsidenten – den Simpsons-Autor, der Trumps Präsidentschaft „vorhergesagt" hat. Der Rest des Programms ist der deutschen Sprache und Kultur gewidmet. Die heutige Grammatiklektion konzentriert sich auf The Passive Voice – Part 2. Heute geht es um die Wurst – genauer gesagt die bayerische Weißwurst. Zum bayerischen Lebensgefühl gehört ein zünftiges Weißwurst-Frühstück, serviert mit süßem Senf, Brezeln und natürlich Bier. Traditionell sollte Weißwurst möglichst vor zwölf Uhr mittags verzehrt werden. Außerdem erzählen wir die Geschichte des Buckelwals Timmy, der mehr als einen Monat lang vor Deutschlands Ostseeküste gestrandet war. Eine historisch lange Zeit. Wir nehmen hier kein Blatt vor den Mund, wenn wir über das Spektakel um Timmy diskutieren. Kein Blatt vor den Mund nehmen ist auch die Redewendung dieser Woche. Starker Anstieg religiös motivierter Vorfälle in Frankreich Konzerte ohne Musiker? Trump will Konzertreihe zum 250-jährigen Bestehen der USA absagen Neue Studie untersucht die Komplexität sozialer Interaktionen in isolierten und beengten Umgebungen Simpsons-Autor, der Trumps Präsidentschaft „vorhergesagt" hat, kandidiert für das Amt des Präsidenten Die Weißwurst Das Spektakel um Timmy, den Buckelwal

Wie immer starten wir mit einem Rückblick auf einige aktuelle Ereignisse. Wir beginnen mit einem neuen Bericht des französischen Innenministeriums, der eine deutliche Zunahme religiös motivierter Übergriffe beschreibt. Das Ministerium sagt, dass solche Übergriffe den nationalen Zusammenhalt und das Recht auf Religionsfreiheit gefährden. Anschließend sprechen wir über die bevorstehenden Feierlichkeiten zum 250. Jahrestag der Vereinigten Staaten am 4. Juli. Mehrere Musiker haben ihre Teilnahme an der dafür geplanten Konzertreihe abgesagt. Präsident Trump fordert nun die komplette Absage der Konzerte und hat vorgeschlagen, stattdessen eine „Make America Great Again"-Kundgebung abzuhalten. In unserem Wissenschafts- und Technologiethema sprechen wir über eine neue Studie, die zeigt, dass ständige räumliche Nähe eine große Belastung für Teams darstellt, die in extremer Isolation leben. Und zum Abschluss des ersten Teils des Programms sprechen wir über einen neuen Kandidaten für das Amt des US-Präsidenten – den Simpsons-Autor, der Trumps Präsidentschaft „vorhergesagt" hat. Der Rest des Programms ist der deutschen Sprache und Kultur gewidmet. Die heutige Grammatiklektion konzentriert sich auf The Passive Voice – Part 2. Heute geht es um die Wurst – genauer gesagt die bayerische Weißwurst. Zum bayerischen Lebensgefühl gehört ein zünftiges Weißwurst-Frühstück, serviert mit süßem Senf, Brezeln und natürlich Bier. Traditionell sollte Weißwurst möglichst vor zwölf Uhr mittags verzehrt werden. Außerdem erzählen wir die Geschichte des Buckelwals Timmy, der mehr als einen Monat lang vor Deutschlands Ostseeküste gestrandet war. Eine historisch lange Zeit. Wir nehmen hier kein Blatt vor den Mund, wenn wir über das Spektakel um Timmy diskutieren. Kein Blatt vor den Mund nehmen ist auch die Redewendung dieser Woche. Starker Anstieg religiös motivierter Vorfälle in Frankreich Konzerte ohne Musiker? Trump will Konzertreihe zum 250-jährigen Bestehen der USA absagen Neue Studie untersucht die Komplexität sozialer Interaktionen in isolierten und beengten Umgebungen Simpsons-Autor, der Trumps Präsidentschaft „vorhergesagt" hat, kandidiert für das Amt des Präsidenten Die Weißwurst Das Spektakel um Timmy, den Buckelwal

What if codependency isn't about being needy?What if it's simply this:"I need you to show up a certain way in order for me to be emotionally okay."In this week's podcast, therapist and relationship coach Camille Canales shares how she discovered her own hidden codependency, and the surprising path to finding peace, even when other people disappoint, betray, or fail to meet our expectations.We discuss:• The hidden signs of codependency• Why frustration, blame, and resentment are often signals of deeper pain• How childhood experiences shape our adult relationships• A simple 5-minute practice to become more emotionally aware• How to stop losing yourself in relationships and find peace from withinIf you've ever felt hurt by someone else's behavior, this conversation may give you a completely new perspective.You can find Camille here: https://www.agapepraxisconsulting.com/Yes, you can move beyond the pain and get the life you want.www.beyondaffairs.com  360.306.3367

Season 2, Episode 113In this episode, Michael and Zach continue their series on common mistakes in Bible interpretation by examining the importance of literary context. Scripture was not originally written as isolated verses but as letters, narratives, poems, and arguments that unfold over time. The discussion explores why some of the most frequently quoted passages in the Bible—including Philippians 4:13, Matthew 7:1, Romans 8:28, and the Great Commission—are often misunderstood when separated from the flow of the surrounding text. Along the way, the episode highlights how chapter divisions can sometimes obscure an author's intended argument, why biblical structure matters, and how readers can learn to follow an author's train of thought rather than treating verses as standalone quotations. The conversation concludes with practical suggestions for reading larger portions of Scripture at a time and developing a deeper appreciation for the Bible as a unified story centered on Christ.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/4lay2xCsV9MMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the WTR Small‑Cap Spotlight podcast, Rod Baltzer, CEO of Deep Isolation, joins Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair, Co‑Founder, and Chief Marketing Officer of Water Tower Research, along with WTR Analyst Eric Goldstein.Deep Isolation is an innovative nuclear waste disposal technology company focused on protecting human health and the environment by addressing one of the most persistent challenges of the nuclear age. The company has pioneered a patented, directionally drilled deep‑borehole disposal system that places spent nuclear fuel and high‑level radioactive waste approximately one mile underground — twice the depth of a traditional mined repository, at roughly 70% lower cost, and achievable in months rather than decades.At the core of the platform is Deep Isolation's Universal Canister System, a single integrated solution for storage, transportation, and permanent disposal. By eliminating the need to repackage waste, the system helps avoid a potential $30 billion liability embedded in the current U.S. dry‑cask stockpile. With more than 100 patents; strategic partnerships with Halliburton, Amentum, Navarro, and Westinghouse; over $6 million in DOE and ARPA‑E grants; and no direct global competitor in the borehole disposal space, Deep Isolation sits at the nexus of the nuclear renaissance, the SMR buildout, and a $155 billion global waste backlog expected to nearly double by 2050.

What does it mean to believe someone when their pain, illness, or disability is not visible? In this episode of Together 4 Good, Pastor Nate talks with Wayne Connell, founder of the Invisible Disabilities Association, about chronic illness, compassion, suffering, isolation, and the kind of community people need when life becomes hard in ways others cannot see.This conversation is about more than disability awareness. It is about learning how to listen, believe, support, and show up for one another with the love of Christ.What You'll Learn:What invisible disabilities are and why they are often misunderstoodWhy phrases like “but you look good” can unintentionally dismiss someone's painHow churches and faith communities can better support people with chronic illnessWhy compassion means suffering with people, not fixing themHow presence, listening, and belief can become meaningful careChapters: 00:00 Welcome and introduction to Wayne Connell 00:50 Wayne's background in technology, broadcasting, and RadioShack 02:30 How Wayne met his wife, Sherri 05:00 Sherri's diagnosis with MS and Lyme disease 09:45 The phrase “invisible disabilities” is born 12:00 Launching the Invisible Disabilities Advocate website 15:00 The book But You Look Good 17:00 Encourage, educate, and connect 20:00 Disability, chronic illness, and language 22:00 Faith, value, and being made in the image of God 24:00 Churches, suffering, and accessibility 28:30 Romans 5 and why we cannot skip suffering 34:00 Sitting with people in the ashes 36:00 Compassion means suffering with 39:00 Isolation, presence, and showing up 41:00 Why “How are you doing?” matters more than “How are you feeling?” 45:00 Listening, believing, and supporting people 47:00 Invisible disability as a mission field 49:00 Wayne's calling and the work aheadLike, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a more compassionate way to talk about disability, chronic illness, faith, and community.Connect with Bethany:

Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott has spent more than thirty years in forensic mental health. She doesn't start with the crime prosecutors allege. She starts with the trajectory — and traces every system that allegedly broke down along the way.David Anthony Burke was homeschooled in Houston. The only music allowed in his home was gospel until he was thirteen. His mother was his teacher, his entire social world, and the person who reportedly encouraged him to start making music. There was no intermediary between a restrictive household and the unrestricted digital access that followed. By seventeen, Burke was signed to Darkroom and Interscope Records. Touring internationally. Generating real revenue. Still a teenager. The people around him were apparently not there to raise him — they were there to keep the product moving.Scott examines what that specific sequence allegedly does to a developing mind. Isolation during the years when peer socialization typically forms the foundation of emotional regulation. A sudden leap from total control to total freedom with no bridge between them. Financial power without the emotional infrastructure to manage it. An entourage built around commerce, not care. A mother who reportedly managed his business finances and allegedly saw nothing that warranted intervention.Prosecutors allege Burke is responsible for the death of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and that he killed her to protect his career. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. This episode doesn't examine the criminal case — it examines the developmental conditions that allegedly preceded it. Scott identifies what was missing at every stage and explains why forensic psychologists have studied this exact pattern: sheltered childhood, unrestricted access, sudden wealth, zero accountability, and the specific vulnerabilities that combination allegedly creates.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4VD #CelesteRivasHernandez #DavidAnthonyBurke #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #ForensicPsychology #MusicIndustry #Interscope #JusticeForCeleste

In episode 250 of the Transition Drill Podcast, explore breaking free from toxic cultures and rewriting your identity in transition for veterans and first responders navigating the high stakes of civilian life. You'll hear Riley Gruppo on overcoming systemic isolation, a traumatic medical retirement, and the pressure to be perfect, and what it takes to reclaim your personal mission as an entrepreneur.Riley grew up in a chaotic military family, groomed for a life of service under intense pressure. Seeking her own path, she entered an Early Commissioning Program at Valley Forge Military Academy before finishing her degree at Pepperdine University. Driven by ego and a fierce desire to prove her critics wrong, she chose the infantry branch right as combat arms roles opened to women.Her time on active duty at Fort Benning was defined by physical grit and systemic hurdles. Riley faced isolating dynamics as a woman in a heavily male dominated space, but she outperformed expectations until a severe knee injury forced a trajectory change. She pivoted to lead an integrated training unit on Sand Hill, but the unrelenting demands of command left no space to process personal loss, including the sudden death of her grandmother.Ultimately, a medical retirement forced her out of the uniform. Riley stepped into the corporate world in survival mode, quickly recognizing that the toxic cultures she tolerated in uniform existed in civilian offices too. After recognizing her skills in strategic planning and operations were highly transferable, she made the bold choice to quit corporate life and build her own brand, The Standard.Today, she helps clients navigate pivotal career transitions using a framework focused on the mind, body, and mission. She is also a passionate advocate for veteran healthcare, partnering with the Aspen Elevation Institute to pioneer cutting edge treatments for traumatic brain injuries and PTSD. Riley proves that when you leave the military, the ultimate mission becomes taking care of yourself.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Intro: The Question That Opens Grief00:03:18 - Grandmother as the Anchor00:06:38 - Relearning How to Be Human00:08:38 - Groomed for the Infantry00:12:20 - Texas, Divorce, and Survival00:15:27 - Broken Homes, Servant Hearts00:21:19 - Good Memories Inside Chaos00:22:24 - Excellence Built on Fear00:25:24 - Living Alone Senior Year00:29:08 - Valley Forge and the Hard Way00:36:42 - Choosing Infantry00:38:00 - The Injury That Changed the Path00:44:18 - Pivoting Away From Infantry00:50:24 - The Cost Behind the Badge00:55:33 - Medically Retired, Ready to Leave00:58:09 - Seeing the Culture After Leaving01:03:30 - Isolation in Uniform01:09:30 - Women, Competition, and Change01:25:00 - Now the Mission Is You01:38:04 - Healing the Brain, Helping OthersSPONSORS:GRND Collective: Premium, veteran-owned sportswear built for those who show up, outwork the excuses, and give 100%. Score 15% off your order at thegrndcollective.com using promo code TRANSITION15 at checkoutBlue Line Roasting: Premium, law-enforcement-owned coffee roasted to fuel the shift. A portion of every order directly supports law enforcement families facing line-of-duty injury or loss. Save 10% at bluelineroasting.com with promo code Transition10Frontline Optics: Premium eyewear founded by a firefighter and built to withstand the job. Every single purchase helps support the First Responders Children's Foundation, serving families who've paid the ultimate price. Save 10% off your pair at frontlineoptics.com using promo code Transition10

Fatherhood has long been associated with strength, stability, and sacrifice. Dads are often expected to be the rock—the steady presence who keeps everything together no matter what life throws their way. But what happens when the person everyone depends on feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted? In Episode 463 of Friends Talking Nerdy, The Reverend Tracy and Tim The Nerd tackle one of the most overlooked conversations in modern parenting: the emotional isolation of fathers.While society has made significant strides in discussing mental health, many fathers still find themselves trapped by outdated expectations that tell them to stay strong, stay quiet, and push through their struggles alone. Behind the image of the dependable dad is a growing number of men who feel lonely, emotionally disconnected, and unsure of where to turn when life becomes overwhelming. This episode explores the hidden emotional burdens fathers carry and why so many men suffer in silence.The Reverend Tracy and Tim The Nerd examine how childhood messages such as "boys don't cry," "man up," and "be the head of the household" shape the way men experience emotions well into adulthood. They discuss how many fathers were never taught healthy emotional expression, leaving them with limited tools for handling stress, anxiety, grief, and vulnerability. As a result, emotional suppression often becomes the default coping mechanism—a strategy that may appear strong on the surface but can lead to burnout, irritability, depression, and strained relationships over time.Throughout the conversation, they explore the difference between emotional suppression and emotional regulation, highlighting why acknowledging emotions is not a sign of weakness but a critical part of emotional health. Listeners will learn how fathers can begin developing healthier relationships with their feelings while remaining reliable partners and parents.The Reverend Tracy and Tim The Nerd also discuss how emotional isolation doesn't just affect fathers—it impacts entire families. Children often learn emotional habits by observing their parents, meaning that fathers who struggle to express emotions may unintentionally pass those patterns on to the next generation. Breaking these cycles requires courage, self-awareness, and a willingness to challenge long-standing cultural narratives about masculinity and strength.Whether you're a father navigating your own emotional journey, a partner hoping to better understand the dad in your life, or someone interested in the evolving conversation around masculinity and mental health, this episode offers valuable insights, compassionate discussion, and practical takeaways.Strength isn't the absence of emotion. Real strength is having the courage to acknowledge what you're feeling, communicate honestly, and seek support when you need it. Join The Reverend Tracy and Tim The Nerd for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about modern fatherhood, emotional health, and why giving dads permission to be human may be one of the most important investments we can make in future generations.Support Friends Talking Nerdy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms.Head to Friends Talking Nerdy's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online.

In this conversation, Lawrence reflects on the emotional reality of parental alienation after reconnection finally begins to happen. Rather than relief alone, he shares the overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and nervous system activation that can surface when hope, grief, fear, and love collide all at once. Through lived experience and recovery insight, the conversation explores what happens when parents spend years trying to fix, force, or hold everything together.The discussion touches on emotional regulation, identity, boundaries, recovery, and the difficult process of letting go of control while still remaining deeply connected to your child. Grounded in honesty rather than false resolution, it offers alienated parents a compassionate perspective on healing, resilience, and learning how to stay present through uncertainty. Living fully while navigating parental alienation is not giving up, it's an act of love, integrity, and emotional courage.Key Takeaways Why reconnection can feel emotionally overwhelmingLetting go without giving up on loveHow parental alienation reshapes identity over timeEmotional exhaustion behind “staying hopeful”Why nervous systems struggle with positive momentsBoundaries, regulation, and recovery after estrangementThe pressure to fix everything perfectlyLearning to live beyond parental alienationChapters00:00 - Introduction to Parental Alienation and Healing03:00 - The Journey of Self-Care and Emotional Intelligence05:49 - Isolation and Emotional Devastation08:41 - The Importance of Community and Support11:50 - Letting Go of Control in Relationships29:34 - Letting Go: A Path to Connection31:58 - Awareness and Family Dynamics35:47 - Boundaries: The Key to Healthy Relationships39:32 - The Complexity of Boundaries47:01 - Integrating Pain into Strength56:40 - The Journey of Recovery and GrowthSupport & Community:Parental Alienation Anonymous (PAA): Join our free 12-step support group with 16 online meetings weekly for parents, grandparents, family members, and previously alienated individuals seeking healing and recovery.PA-A.org: Parental Alienation Advocates is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering education, advocacy, and support for individuals grappling with the distressing impact of parental alienation, estrangement, erasure, and family disconnection.All our services are free and sustained by grants and community donations. Your support helps us continue offering these vital resources.Donate here: https://pa-a.mykajabi.com/donations-for-the-12-step-programThis podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team:Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-hostGlaze Gonzales- Podcast ManagerConnect with Lawrence Joss:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email-         familydisappeared@gmail.com

Former federal inmate Eric King joins to expose what life is really like inside ADX Florence, America's most notorious supermax prison. After being sentenced to 10 years for firebombing a politician's office in 2014, King says he endured brutal treatment in federal custody, including beatings, starvation, solitary confinement, four-point restraints, and years of communication restrictions. In this episode, Eric opens up about his radicalization in Kansas City, the Ferguson protests, his federal case, surviving violent prison politics, fighting a guard in self-defense, winning at trial, and later being sent to ADX Florence in what he believes was retaliation. He also explains the psychological toll of extreme isolation, the myths surrounding ADX, how prisoners communicate inside, and what it took to rebuild his life after release. Eric is the author of A Clean Hell: Anarchy and Abolition Inside America's Most Notorious Dungeon, a firsthand account of survival, resistance, and humanity inside the federal prison system. Topics include: -Eric King's childhood and political awakening -Ferguson, direct action, and his federal charges -Violence, solitary confinement, and prison retaliation -Life inside ADX Florence -The psychological effects of extreme isolation -Reentry, trauma, family, and healing after prison Go Support Eric! Book: https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1872 IG: https://www.instagram.com/supportericking/ This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: Hims! To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/connect Prescription required. See website for details and important safety information. Sildenafil is the generic version of Viagra®. Viagra® is a registered trademark of Viatris Specialty LLC. Hims is not affiliated with or endorsed by Viatris. Cash App! Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/1ekoiacn #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Eric King Introduction 02:00 Eric's Early Life & Radicalization 06:00 Growing Up: Crime, Poverty, and Activism 12:00 Losing Faith & Early Legal Troubles 18:00 Protest, Ferguson, and Political Activism 21:06 This Episode Is Sponsored By Hims 22:41 The Crime: Ferguson Response & Arrest 29:00 Prison: First Experiences & Racial Politics 34:00 Surviving Prison Culture & Targeting 40:00 Abuse by Guards & Florence Medium Incident 45:42 This Episode Is Sponsored By Cash App 47:00 Torture, Four-Point Room & Transfer Hell 53:00 Isolation, Violence, and Solitary Life 01:00:00 Fighting Back: Resistance & Prison Protests 01:14:00 Second Trial: Self-Defense, Winning in Court 01:20:00 ADX Florence: Punishment & Reprisal Transfers 01:28:00 Arriving at ADX: Conditions and Isolation 01:37:00 ADX Daily Life & Psychological Impact 01:49:00 Punitive System, Corruption, and Quota Reality 01:56:00 Surviving Isolation: Mental Discipline & Gratitude 02:00:00 Reentry: Life After Prison & Its Challenges 02:06:00 Reflection: Regrets, Growth, and Activism Now 02:12:00 ADX Realities, Mythbusting & Book Release 02:18:00 ADX Procedures, High-Profile Inmates & Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My good friend Matt Cline is here with me today to talk through the cultural epidemic of pornography. We are diving into the deeper roots behind sexual sin, temptation, and transformation. Matt discusses why behavior modification alone isn't enough, how our view of sex shapes the way we lead and relate to others, and why isolation keeps people stuck. Explore how true freedom comes through renewing the mind, pursuing Christlikeness, and allowing God to transform us from the inside out.    Episode Highlights: Surface-level behavior change isn't enough—you have to deal with the root issue. The way we follow Christ should shape the way we think about sex and intimacy. Hidden sexual sin doesn't stay isolated—it affects every relationship around us. Sexual immorality pulls us toward selfishness instead of self-giving love. God invites you to live in His grace and the freedom He offers. Quotes from this Conversation: Matt: Love, living in love and engaging in sexual immorality cannot happen at the same time.  The purpose for our sexual desire is a training ground for Christlikeness. For dying to self and stewarding our urges. Accountability should not be focused simply on not sinning. Temptation is simply an opportunity for transformation.  I tried to quit the sin for so long without ever learning how to renew my mind. Never learning how to think like Jesus in the sexual area of my life.  The amount of perversion in our faces all the time, lends to us justifying "lesser sins." You can get rid of the behavior but what about the worldview or the view on sex that has been established in you that you have not yet had renewed?   Dr. Kim: Isolation does nothing good for us at all. Isolation when we're dealing with something negative should not be something that we do. We give people hope because not in us and not our ministries, but in this God who created us. I want to know Nancy loves me even with everything out on the table.  Time to Talk About It: Are there areas in my life where I've focused more on behavior management than true heart transformation? How has my worldview around sex, intimacy, or temptation been shaped more by culture than by Christ? When I struggle, do I tend to isolate myself or invite trusted people into honesty, accountability, and healing?   Mentioned in This Episode: Check out what Matt is doing at Restored Ministries If your marriage is struggling with betrayal, check out our course: Marriage Undefiled  

In this episode of Group Function, Alan connects with fellow Michiganders Austin and Lindsay Ritter, the husband-and-wife team behind Ascentcare Dental Products. Austin shares his unique journey from an HR background to dental product innovation, inspired by casual, after-hours brainstorming sessions with a dentist neighbor. They dive deep into the engineering behind their flagship Vacu-Lux Isolation System, explaining how they designed it as a true high-volume evacuation (HVE) system to turn the oral cavity into a negative pressure environment. The discussion covers the critical role of user feedback in small-business R&D, material selection for patient comfort and optical clarity, and their ultra-lightweight Feather Flex Vacuum Line which helps prevent wrist fatigue for hygienists and dentists alike. Some links from the show: Ascentcare website Vacu-lux HVE Isolation Systems VacuVUE Evacuation Mirror Featherflex HVE Vacuum Line Join the Very Dental Facebook Group using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Paul, Bioclear, Hornbrook, Gary, McWethy, Papa Randy, Frank or Lipscomb!  The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! We're proud to be supported by the folks at Net32! I'm a big fan of the Bioclear Method! I think you should give it a try and I've got a great offer to help you get on board! Use the exclusive Very Dental Podcast code VERYDENTAL8TON for 15% OFF your total Bioclear purchase, including Core Anterior and Posterior Four day courses, Black Triangle Certification, and all Bioclear products. Are you a practice owner who feels like the bottleneck in your own business? If you're tired of being the hardest-working person in your office, I've got something you need to hear. Dr. Paul Etchison, is hosting a virtual event that is a total game-changer. Paul is honestly one of the most brilliant minds in dental leadership today, and he's hosting the 3-Day Freedom Practice Workshop from February 19th through the 21st. He's going to show you exactly how to break through that two-million-dollar revenue ceiling while actually compressing your clinical week. It's about building a leadership team that takes ownership so you can finally step into the CEO role you deserve. Head over to DentalPracticeHeroes.com/freedom to grab your spot. And do me a favor—mention the Very Dental podcast when you sign up. It's 100% guaranteed, so you've got nothing to lose but the stress. Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code "VERYSHIP" you'll get free shipping on your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

When your child says “I'm fine”… what if they're not?As parents, we hear it all the time.“I'm fine.”But what if those two words are actually a cry for help?In this powerful conversation, Rebecca sits down with nationally recognized eating disorder and trauma expert Dr. Jillian Lampert of The Emily Program to discuss the subtle signs parents often miss, the connection between trauma, self-harm, body image, and eating disorders, and how curiosity—not panic—can open life-changing conversations.This episode may change how you parent… and it may help save a life.Key Takeaways✔ “I'm fine” may actually mean you're onto something✔ Isolation is often one of the earliest warning signs✔ Food changes, exercise habits, supplements, and body talk can be clues✔ Social media is shaping body image more than parents realize✔ Curiosity beats confrontation every time✔ Early intervention matters more than perfectionPowerful Quote“If your child says ‘I'm fine'… take that as a yes. You're onto something.” Connect with Jillian on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-lampert-2a735651/Learn about The Emily Program https://emilyprogram.com/Please like, share, and follow Whinypaluza Podcast.

David Anthony Burke went from recording on an iPhone in his sister's closet to touring internationally for Interscope Records in roughly two years. By twenty, prosecutors allege he's responsible for the death of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and the alleged concealment of evidence that followed. He has pleaded not guilty. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott brings more than three decades of forensic mental health expertise to Hidden Killers Live for an analysis of the psychological conditions that allegedly preceded the charges Burke now faces. Scott traces the developmental trajectory — a strictly religious household where gospel was the only permitted music, a homeschool environment with his mother as the sole authority and social structure, and then an abrupt transition to unrestricted digital access and eventually a record deal, global touring, and sudden wealth. All of it allegedly without the peer relationships, adult supervision, or psychological foundation that would normally help a teenager process any one of those transitions, let alone all of them compressed into a few years. Scott examines what the music industry machine does to a kid who allegedly has no framework underneath him, what happens when a teenager's entire social world consists of people who benefit from his output, and what is specifically missing when nobody in the system around someone is positioned to push back or say no. She also addresses the generational dimension — whether growing up entirely online, forming relationships through screens from childhood, creates specific vulnerabilities that are relevant to understanding this case.Footer Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#D4VD #CelesteRivasHernandez #HiddenKillersLive #ShavaunScott #ForensicPsychology #MusicIndustry #DavidBurke #TrueCrime #Hollywood #GenZ

Heela Yang built Sol de Janeiro, one of the most beloved body care brands, from her dining room, but her path there looked nothing like a typical business plan. After twelve years in corporate beauty following stints at Goldman Sachs and a Harvard MBA, she left New York for Brazil for love, only to find herself pregnant, isolated, and unable to do the work that had always defined her. A single afternoon on a beach, surrounded by women of every shape in a very small bikini she'd been talked into, changed everything. In this episode, Heela shares how that moment became the emotional blueprint for Sol de Janeiro, the cult-favorite brand that launched a craze for mists and body care and built a business around embracing your body and skin as it is, no matter what size or shape. Chapters: 00:00.160 Welcome to She Pivots 01:36.360 From Korea to America: A Cultural Shift 06:37.279 The Importance of Skincare in Korean Culture 09:16.400 Early Entrepreneurial Ideas 12:13.440 Moving to Brazil: A New Beginning 13:33.559 Pregnancy and Isolation in a Foreign Country 17:41.941 The Pivotal Beach Moment 23:19.000 Building a Brand Around Embracing Yourself 27:50.280 The Power of Being Welcomed, Not Just Accepted 29:10.440 Low Point to Launch 33:24.520 Reflecting on Heela's Journey 34:18.680 Podcast Credits You can check out Sol de Janeiro basically anywhere you get skincare or body care products– and keep up with what they’re up to on Instagram @soldejaneiro Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where people are often “together but alone,” this message explores God's design for authentic community and meaningful connection. “Tables: The Antidote to Isolation” challenges the modern epidemic of loneliness and reveals how true spiritual growth, encouragement, and belonging happen when people move beyond simply attending church and begin genuinely doing life together.

Nick Black is the founder and CEO of GoodUnited, a former Army officer, co-founder of Stop Soldier Suicide, a Presidential Leadership Scholar, and a UNC Distinguished Alumnus. Nick focuses on a cost most leaders refuse to calculate: isolation. What happens to your people when no one is checking on them? After deploying 27 months in combat with the 173rd Airborne, Nick watched one of his soldiers survive war and then lose his life weeks after returning home. That experience reshaped how he thinks about leadership, connection, and responsibility. In this conversation, Nick explains why isolation is the common thread behind many of the losses he has seen, both in combat units and inside organizations, and why the peer group surrounding people is not a culture perk but a lifeline. He also shares what it took to carry mission driven urgency from the battlefield into the nonprofit world and then into a scaling company. For leaders who want to protect their people and not just manage them, this episode offers a more honest standard for what leadership actually requires and what it costs when it is missing. Find episode 513 on The Leadership Podcast, on YouTube, channel @theleadershippodcast, or wherever you get your podcasts! Watch this Episode on YouTube | Nick Black on The Leadership Cost of Isolation https://bit.ly/TLP-513 Key Moments [05:43] How 9/11 changed everything for Nick [10:54] The moment that led to Stop Soldier Suicide [15:01] What every leader needs to know about mental health [16:34] The balance between reflection and dangerous isolation [19:27] Leading people vs. taking care of people [20:49] The biggest leadership lesson learned outside the military [22:43] Bringing military training discipline into business [24:04] Why onboarding is where most companies fail [26:15] What "taking the hard road" actually looks like on a resume [27:14] Why offensive linemen make better leaders [29:07] How a lifetime of service shapes who you become [32:35] Closing thoughts on leadership and mental health Memorable Quotes "When in doubt, lead the way. That has yet to steer me wrong." "Isolation is your enemy. Never allow yourself to sit in a room with your thoughts." "Give that friend a call — your strongest friend, your quietest friend. Let them know you're still in their corner." "I have no idea what to do, but I seemingly have a PhD in what not to do." "Mission first, people always — and the only way you get the mission is through your people." "Find ten people that can do the work of a hundred." "You don't need to go be an Army Ranger. Show me how you got out of your comfort zone, took something on, and didn't quit. It could be anything." "Go find your passion and then go serve it." "If you can't laugh at yourself, you're not being honest with yourself — and I don't think many people are going to follow you." "The secret is not to give up hope. It's very hard not to, because if you're really doing something worthwhile, I think you'll be pushed to the brink of hopelessness before you come through the other side." — George Lucas Explore the full archive at www.theleadershippodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by | www.darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC | www.raftiadvisors.com Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | selfreliantleadership.com Good United Website | goodunited.io Nick Black LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/nick-black-7658ab37

There were two versions of this podcast. The one you heard: strategy, growth, frameworks, confidence. And the one happening when I hit record: depression, suicidal ideations, doubt, and a man running from everything he refused to face. You didn't know. But you held me up anyway. Episode 701 isn't a celebration. It's a confession and a thank you. In this raw, unfiltered solo episode, George pulls back the curtain on what the last six and a half years of this podcast have actually looked like behind the scenes,  the darkness, the performing, the shame, and the slow, painful process of becoming someone who actually lives what he teaches. This is not a strategy episode. It's a permission slip, for you, and for George. What You'll Learn In This Episode: What was really happening behind the scenes during some of the show's most downloaded episodes Why performing confidence while falling apart only widens the gap between who you are and who you're pretending to be How consistency, even when it was the only thing holding George together, became the unexpected path to healing Why the episodes George most feared posting hit the hardest every single time The moment "relationships beat algorithms" stopped being a philosophy and became a conviction What shame does to your business, your relationships, and your capacity to actually help people Why doubt, mess, and reinvention are qualifications, not disqualifiers The one thing 701 episodes taught that no framework or model ever could Key Takeaways: ✔️The podcast you heard was a director's cut. The real version was messier, darker, and more honest than what made it to publish and that gap almost broke George. ✔️Showing up is how you get it together. You do not need to have it figured out first. ✔️Teaching something you've never lived is a hiding place.  ✔️The episodes you're most afraid to post are usually the ones people need most. Fear is often a signal, not a stop sign. ✔️Isolation and self-doubt feed each other. The faster you get stuck, the more you isolate. The more you isolate, the faster you get stuck. ✔️Trust is not a soft metric. It's a feeling and it determines everything: buy-in, effort, results, and the depth of every relationship you'll ever have. ✔️People always come before products. Not as a tagline. As a law. ✔️You don't need more information. You need permission: to be messy, to evolve, to show up before you're ready. ✔️The mess is the qualification. Your struggles, doubts, and reinventions are not proof you don't belong. They're proof you're actually in it. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] — The two versions of this podcast: what you heard vs. what was really happening [00:57] — Why 701 isn't a milestone, it's evidence [02:30] — How this podcast started: COVID wiped out six figures a month overnight [04:45] — Running from fatherhood, relationships, and himself, the real reason George hit record [07:00] — "Unapologetically authentic", wearing the shirt but not living it [09:30] — Teaching the emotional journey with logic while refusing to take it himself [12:00] — Performing vs. being: the gap that was breaking him from the inside out [15:00] — The episodes he was most afraid to post were the ones that hit the hardest [17:30] — What the audience gave back: grace and acceptance before George could give it to himself [20:00] — Around episode 300–450: when things started to shift [22:30] — The moment "relationships beat algorithms" became a law, not a lesson [25:00] — How shame became the hiding place and what it cost him [27:30] — The addiction to distraction and doubt keeping entrepreneurs stuck in paralysis [30:00] — This episode is a permission slip, not a framework [33:00] — What George is still learning: fatherhood, friendship, faith, and being on the field [36:00] — The hill he'll die on: people over products, always [38:00] — A thank you: to the ones who stayed, left, came back, and prayed Your Challenge This Week: If any part of this landed, George wants to hear from you. Send him a DM on Instagram. Tell him what hit. Tell him where you're stuck. Tell him you listened. You don't need a polished message, just reach out. And if this show has ever meant something to you, an honest review is the best way to help another entrepreneur find it when they need it most. The Alliance: The community for entrepreneurs who are done performing and ready to build something real. Strategy, support, and people who will actually tell you the truth. 1:1 Private Coaching: Limited spots. If you want George on the field with you, not just coaching from the sideline, apply to work together. Live Retreats:  Immersive in-person experiences for entrepreneurs ready to stop hiding in their competencies and start building from who they actually are.