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This criticism of AI 2040: Plan A by Séb Krier unfortunately seriously mischaracterizes our proposal. It also mostly contains flat assertions, not real argumentation, and the argumentation in it seems quite weak. While we appreciate constructive criticisms of Plan A, such as the ones by Tom Davidson, Richard Ngo, and 1a3orn, we feel the need to correct the issues in Séb's response. First, we'll go over the specific false representations, and then we'll give a point-by-point response. False Representations   I'm not claiming you shouldn't prepare and improvise in the dark, but rather that this version of preparing bakes in too much and leaves little space for the effective but uncomfortable trial-and-effort that real life requires. The exact opposite is true. Plan A is extremely iterative. In the status quo, there is trial and error, but ultimately companies aren't going to choose the safer or more societally beneficial path, they are going to choose what the market wants. In Plan A there is much more time for AI companies to gain evidence and for governments to respond reasonably to the sweeping changes. Thanks to total transparency and broad deployment, all of this evidence is accessible to academics, independent researchers [...] ---Outline:(00:44) False Representations(05:02) Point-by-point response(29:54) Conclusion The original text contained 4 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: July 14th, 2026 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/RPgHythvMKh6eG9pS/our-response-to-seb-krier-on-plan-a --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

What do you do when life hands you a diagnosis — and you're the person everyone else depends on?Deb Krier was a “good patient” kind of person. Annual physical. Mammogram. Did everything right. And still didn't make it home from the hospital before the phone rang.What followed over the next decade was 34 surgeries under general anaesthesia, a stage zero diagnosis that leapt to stage four almost overnight, septic shock with a 75% fatality rate — and a surgeon who told her husband she would be dead by midnight.Her response? Excuse me. I get to vote.In this episode, Deb — cancer advocate, strategic advisor, creator of TryingNotToDie.live, and host of the Business Power Hour — shares what she's learned about leading through a health crisis without losing yourself, your business, or your people..If you've ever pushed through difficulty alone because you feared what people would think — this one is for you.You'll learn:Why hiding a health crisis from your clients almost always backfiresHow to maintain decision-making authority when your brain has short-circuitedWhat solopreneurs need to put in place before a crisis hitsWhy asking for help is not weakness — it's what warriors doKey Takeaways: Isolation is the enemy. The instinct to hide a health crisis from your clients and colleagues is understandable — but it's the thing most likely to make everything harder.Transparency converts people into supporters. When Deb told her clients the truth, they didn't pull away. They asked, what can we do to help?You are the decision-maker — even when the white coats disagree. Give yourself the time to grieve, gather yourself, and then choose the path that is right for you.Bring backup to the hard appointments. A level-headed person by your side can hold onto information your shocked brain can't process.Build your systems before you need them. Automated invoicing, a backup contact, someone who can handle the basics — these are not just illness preparations. They're what lets you take a vacation too.The strongest thing you can do is ask for help. Reaching out — to a friend, a counsellor, a faith community, a stranger on Facebook — is not weakness. It is what warriors do.Gratitude doesn't have to be grand. It can be as simple as: I woke up. The project didn't get done, and the world didn't stop.About Deb KrierDeb Krier is a cancer advocate and strategic advisor for executives and business owners navigating the personal and professional impact of a cancer diagnosis. She provides high-level guidance for leaders who want to maintain their executive presence and decision-making authority while managing the complex realities of cancer.Deb is the creator of TryingNotToDie.live and the host of the Business Power Hour.Gentle invitation for Quiet Leaders:If you love learning at your own pace, I've created a mini-course that you can digest in a weekend. You can download it here:https://www.quietwarrioracademy.com/leadershipforintrovertsEnjoying The Quiet Warrior Podcast?If this episode resonated with you, please rate and review the show on your listening app. Your support helps more introverts become Quiet Warriors.For weekly insights on how to flourish and lead as an introvert, subscribe to Serena's newsletter, The Visible Introvert.Work with Serena Low at serenalow.com.au. Loved this episode? Leave a review to help other Quiet Warriors find the show.This episode was edited by Aura House Productions

Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need not only to be ready for it but also to embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, Tom visits Deb Krier to discuss her work coaching primarily executives after serious cancer diagnoses. Deb discusses the unique leadership challenges of privacy, disclosure, and maintaining credibility while undergoing treatment. Deb, a corporate communications professional and founder of Wise Women Communications, discusses what leaders should share with boards, HR, close colleagues, and clients, emphasizing the importance of controlling the narrative to prevent rumors and coordinating with medical teams to plan around energy levels, treatment, and time away. She describes resilience as “grit,” encourages leaders to delegate and empower teams, and urges organizations to strengthen business continuity and contingency planning so no single person holds ultimate authority. Deb highlights the importance of a support “tribe,” the benefits of humor, and advises compliance professionals to listen with empathy while addressing any legal disclosure obligations. Key highlights: Cancer Coaching for Executives Work Impact and Treatment Planning Resilient Leadership in Crisis Support Tribe and Community Humor as Medicine Compliance, Empathy, and Culture Resources: Deb Krier on LinkedIn Your Cancer Coach Website  The Business Power Hour Podcast Innovation in Compliance is a multi-award-winning podcast that was recently ranked Number 4 in Risk Management by 1,000,000 Podcasts.

Deb Krier is a seasoned entrepreneur, cancer advocate, and the visionary force behind tryingnottodie.LIVE. She combines her business acumen, lived experience, and certification as an Integrative Cancer Coach to support high-performing professionals through one of life's most disruptive challenges. With more than two decades of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations, Deb has guided large corporations, small businesses, and nonprofits through impactful storytelling and strategic branding. But her most powerful work began after life threw her a curveball—or three. Following diagnoses of Stage 4 triple-positive breast cancer in 2015, basal cell carcinoma in 2021, and thyroid cancer in 2023, Deb transformed her personal journey into a mission to help others thrive. In 2022, she launched tryingnottodie.LIVE, a platform dedicated to empowering those impacted by cancer with community, resources, and real talk. Today, Deb serves as a strategic advisor to business owners and executives facing cancer, offering guidance to help them stay strong, lead effectively, and maintain clarity in both life and work during treatment and recovery. She speaks, writes, and works with unflinching honesty and a healthy dose of humor, proving every day that even when the diagnosis is serious, your life and leadership don't have to be on pause. Her story is powerful, uplifting, and full of great information for navigating life's bumps in the road. Download this episode to hear Deb's story, her message, and her incredible sense of humor as she clearly explains that YOU are in charge, not only regarding your medical care, but in every single aspect of your life!   Connect with Deb: Website: https://tryingnottodie.live Podcast: The Business Power Hour LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahkrier/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465660477225232   Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300

Every semester, we feature a new group of "student correspondents." They're students in a club, sport, or activity. We interview them every month and bring you their journey. This fall, we highlighted the reporters and editors at Kaneland High School's student-run magazine "The Kaneland Krier" as they raced against their deadlines.

Bill Lampton: Hi there, welcome to the Biz Communication Show. I’m your host, Bill Lampton, the Biz communication guy, once again bringing you communication tips and strategies that will boost your business. And as is the case always with the Biz Communication Show, this is not a solo act. I bring you those highly useful tips and strategies through conversations with a highly qualified guest. And today we do have a highly qualified guest coming to us from the greater Atlanta, Georgia, area. In fact, buckle up, friends, because today’s guest is a force to be reckoned with. Deb Krier is an entrepreneur, outspoken cancer advocate, three-time cancer survivor, and a certified integrated cancer coach who brings equal parts strategy, humor, and sass—how about that?—to the cancer conversation. She’s the founder of tryingnottodie.live because, let’s face it, “suddenly” has never been her thing. She now serves as a strategic advisor to business owners and executives facing cancer, helping them keep their businesses, their sanity, and their spark intact. With decades in marketing and PR under her belt, Deb knows how to command a room, and she’s here to remind us that cancer doesn’t get the final word—she does. Hello, Deb! Deb Krier: Hello, sir! I am so honored to be a guest on your podcast. We’re going to have such a fun conversation. Bill Lampton: Yes, we are going to, and you’ve been referred to me by other podcasters who have discovered how well you inform and inspire, and I know that will be the case today. Deb, one of the points I think that’s so important to begin with is when someone gets a diagnosis of cancer, there’s a variety of reactions that they can have. And of course, we will talk some about mindset, and that’s what we’re really talking about now because that’s a central part of our reaction and even our recovery. When you first got the diagnosis of cancer, what were the thoughts that went through your mind? Deb Krier: I was annoyed. I really was. It was like, “Excuse me?” And I literally told my doctor, “I’m sorry, I don’t have time for this.” And she looked at me like, “Well, darling, you’re going to have to make time.” But the fear, the anger—all of that didn’t come until a little bit later. But yeah, I was just annoyed. It was like, “Excuse me, you must have the wrong person.” Bill Lampton: “You’re interrupting my life.” Deb Krier: I know, I know. How rude! Bill Lampton: And is the question often among cancer patients, “Why me?” Deb Krier: Oh, yeah. You know, and I think we all feel that. There’s a little bit of guilt: “Did I do something to bring this on?” And of course, we didn’t. We all know people who smoke two packs a day and don’t get lung cancer, right? And there’s all of those things. Sure, there are things that we can do to make ourselves healthier just in general, but we certainly never want to do anything that has caused us to have cancer. And so I think there’s that, but yeah, there is the “Why me?”, even though the stats show that it’s a good portion of us. But yeah, it’s the “I’m sorry, go pick on somebody else” type of thing. Bill Lampton: As I mentioned to you when we got acquainted, I empathize with you because I’ve come through successfully two types of cancer: prostate cancer and colon cancer. And I remember so well waking up from a colonoscopy and the doctor said to me, “You have a cancerous polyp that we’re going to have to remove,” and it was eventually soon, really, remove twelve inches of my colon intestine. And you do have a range of thoughts, and of course, anger comes into that as well. Your life was going along quite smoothly—why does this happen to you? Which leads me next to what came of this. There are many people who could get cured, fortunately, and that’s it. But it really led to a new lifelong mission for you. Describe that mission to us, please. Deb Krier: Well, way back when I was just a wee little person, I worked for an oncologist and I worked for the American Cancer Society. And so I tell people, “I know just enough about this to be dangerous,” right? But I have a fabulous business coach, her name is Kathleen Caldwell, and it was her idea that I do this, and I went into it kicking and screaming. When she would say, “You need to help people,” I would say, “Oh, but I don’t want to be Cancer Girl. Ugh.” And I really did just want to get back to business as usual. But I realized I was helping people. I would be in the doctor’s office and they would have me talk to students or they would have me talk to new patients. I’m actually still in active treatment even after 10 years. I go in every 21 days and I go in, I’m the person going to, “You need some water? Do you need some crackers?” I’m bebopping around the infusion room. And it’s just kind of something that I have always done. But I really did realize that I could and should use what had happened to me to help others on this journey. And so that was when I decided to start tryingnottodie.live because we all get so caught up in trying not to die, whether it’s with cancer, whether it’s just with life in general or something else, that we forget that we have to live. And so that’s really the premise behind it: how are we going to live through this process? Bill Lampton: Tell us about your “Trying Not to Die… Live!”—what is that? Deb Krier: Well, the name came from when I was initially undergoing treatment. I’m special, and so I had to develop every complication, every serious life-threatening thing, all sorts of things that you could get. And at one point, I was in the hospital for over seven weeks. And my mother—I am an only child, my mother has since passed, but I am an only child—she of course came because I was in very critical condition. And one of the times when my fabulous medical team came and went, I got the disapproving mother look, you know, the “Hmph.” And I went, “What?” And she said, “You did not say thank you.” And I said, “Oh, for heaven’s sakes, Mom, I’m trying not to die here!” And so that kind of just stuck in my head that there was that. But then I really did think we need to live. Maybe it’s five hours, maybe it’s 50 years—whatever it is, how are we going to live during that time? Whether we’re on a cancer journey or not. Are we going to say, “I’m going to put stuff off. I’ll do it at some point. I’ll take that vacation whenever.” No, we need to live now. Bill Lampton: I was reviewing this morning a story that I imagine you’re familiar with. An American journalist and author, Norman Cousins, he was an editor. Quite a few decades ago, he was diagnosed with severe rare arthritic disease. And instead of just staying absolutely serious about it, he started watching television at the time—the Marx Brothers television, Jack Benny and Bob Hope—because he said laughter was a good way to handle what otherwise could be a totally grievous situation. Deb Krier: Right. Humor really is one of the things—I mean, we hear that laughter is good medicine. It’s more than good medicine; it’s great medicine. And there are very real benefits from laughing: it, for some reason, lowers your blood pressure—right? You’d think it would raise your blood pressure, but it lowers your blood pressure. There are certain chemicals in your body that are activated when you laugh, and those help you heal. And it’s one of those things where we sometimes develop kind of a weird sense of humor about some of this, but we do have to laugh. And the funny thing is, even if you fake laugh—”Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,” right?—your brain doesn’t know that you’re faking it. And so the healing benefits are still released. And so they do things like laughter yoga and things like that. But yeah, watch I Love Lucy, watch—my favorite is Big Bang Theory, right?—some things like that. But how can you laugh? And one of the things that I always try to do is to make my care team laugh because they have really hard jobs. Really, really hard jobs. And so can I give them a giggle or a chortle for the day? Bill Lampton: Malcolm Gladwell is one of my favorite authors. I’ve got three of his books on my shelf. And you just reminded me of an experiment he reported by some behavioral scientists. And the experiment was this: they prompted people who were working with them to smile, even though they really had nothing to particularly smile about. But he said, “Let’s find out what happens when you consistently smile.” And what happened was their mood changed. And he said the outcome of that was that we always think that a smile or laughter comes from our mood, but he said very perceptively that if we laugh or if we smile, that can elevate our own mindset, as we’re talking about. Deb Krier: Right. And let’s be honest, this is not fun. You know, it’s—there’s just times where I just want to crawl back under the covers and not come back out for several days or weeks. And but how can we have fun with it? And I tell people, you know, we’re not saying that it’s huge. Sometimes the micro-gratitudes are enough. You know, just find something. Somebody the other day asked me, “What was I grateful for for 2025?” Right? It’s the end of the year as we’re doing this. And I said, “The fact that I’m still alive.” And they knew my story, and they said, “Well, we’d hope that would be what you would say.” But yeah, just something little. You know, I have a new puppy—oh my gosh, he is the cutest thing in the world, and getting a little puppy kiss from him, you know, just whatever that what is happening. And and now here’s the thing: you can when you smile, you kind of it’s you make other people smile too. Bill Lampton: Yes, and that’s true. And one thing I found when I was a patient diagnosed with cancer and I was in the hospital a couple of days, one of the first things I did with my caregivers—the nurses and the doctors—was bring levity into the situation. I would crack some bit of humor when I met them or when they came by, and it changed the atmosphere. Deb Krier: Right. You know, and sometimes it like I said, it could be a little inappropriate humor, especially you know when we’re joking about this. But as if we’re joking about ourselves, it’s okay. You know, and I was talking with a stand-up comedian who has cancer, and she said she would never, ever say something about somebody else. It’s like calling you know the “the kid the fat kid.” No, that’s just not right. But if you’re joking about yourself, then then it’s okay. And you know, anything to to lighten—even when you’re getting bad news, you know, you can still find something in there that might be a little bit of something to laugh about—you know, the “well, it could be worse” type of thing. Bill Lampton: Deb, in just a minute we’re going to come back after a short break, and when we do, I want to talk with you and get your reaction to the fact that there are there are a large number of patients who might think, “Well, I’m just going to go it alone. I’m a—I’ve always been a survivor of every difficulty I’ve had, and I’m going to go it alone.” We’ll get your reaction to that in a few seconds. Commercial: Do you wish you felt confident about giving speeches? Do you want to deal with difficult people constructively? And what about becoming more persuasive in sales? Then keep listening now to Dr. Bill Lampton. He spent 20 years in management, so he knows the communication skills you need for success. I urge you to call the Biz communication guy today for a no-cost but very valuable 30-minute discussion about your communication challenges. Call now: 678-316-4300. Again, that’s 678-316-4300. Bill Lampton: We’re back here with Deb Krier on the Biz Communication Show. She is not only a three-time cancer survivor, she’s an advocate for becoming a widely known caregiver for those who are currently going through the problem. Now, Deb, many of us, of course, for a variety of reasons when we contract cancer, we say, “Well, I’m just going to go this alone, and I’m not going to talk with the neighbors, I’m going to shut myself up until I whip this thing.” It’s sort of a reaction, and and I’m—I’d love your comment on this: is there even a feeling of shame or guilt that causes us to isolate ourselves? What’s the what’s the danger, the repercussions of isolating ourselves? And what then do you do to help people move beyond that? Deb Krier: Well, you’re so right, Dr. Bill. I think so many people you know I don’t know if it is shame or if it is fear—”Ooh, they might judge me. Did I bring this on myself?”—you know, like we were saying earlier. I think there’s also the thing, “We just don’t want to bother people. I don’t want to be a bother.” And so we don’t tell about it. And of course what we need to do is we we do need to talk about it, appropriately, right? Now, I’ve been very, very open with what I’ve been going through, but I’ve also done that on purpose because I am using it to educate people, to help people, some things like that. But you know, it’s it’s okay to to share what you want with who you want. But I really think we shouldn’t go it alone. I did a Facebook post one time about you know something along these lines, and somebody who I didn’t even know, because my posts are are public, responded and said, “I’ve never felt so alone in my life.” And it broke your heart. But the cool thing was other people who did not know this man responded and said, “What can we do to help? Please reach out to us.” And you know, and I think that’s the thing is we are social animals. So when something happens to us—you know, it’s it’s funny, if it’s good, we want to share it with the world, right? But if it’s bad, we kind of you know do the little turtle thing or and and we don’t want to share. But it is very important for us to build that community. I say it’s a tribe. I also tell people I’m a warrior, and I know not everybody likes that term, but you know it’s me. I am in the fight for my life, quite literally. And so I am a warrior. I am battling this. And so I build my tribe around me, and my tribe includes my medical team, family, friends, whoever. And people have come and gone in that 10-year time span, right? But it’s it’s been something where initially I didn’t really want to tell people. And I didn’t want people visiting me in the hospital, and I looked really bad—really, really bad. But I didn’t want people to to come and see me like that. And then I realized—I mean, clearly I am a very social person. And isolating myself was damaging my mental health. I needed people to come and talk to me about what was going on in the world. I needed them to at one point I needed them to come take me for walks, to get out and get fresh air, you know, all of these things. Sometimes I just needed somebody to run an errand or drive me to to an appointment. You know, and and as much as we want to kind of isolate ourselves, it can be very damaging to ourselves. But again, you need to do it as on the level that you feel appropriate for you. Some people like me are very open, other people are much more private. Bill Lampton: As I remember, you you have—you talked about tribes—you have some ways of getting cancer patients together. How do you do that? Deb Krier: Well, we do have a Facebook group, and I’m you know it’s you can find it on our website, which is tryingnottodie.live, and you can find the Facebook group there. It’s you know we we keep it lighthearted. Every Monday I post jokes, I mean, all sorts of things. But it is a place for support. And so you know we’ve we’ve had one day we had someone who posted, “Got my scan results today, everything is good.” So everybody in the group, “Yay!”, right? Then the next day somebody posted and said, “I lost my husband overnight.” And so then of course the group said, “We’re very sorry. What can we do?” And you know, and so it is a place where we can share. And you know, it’s kind of interesting, it goes along with what we were just talking about: sometimes it is easier to share with someone who you don’t really know. You know, they’re just that Facebook person. But it is a a place for us to be able to share what’s going on in our lives. Earlier today I posted and shared that I had my annual PET scan, right? You know, and and those are just fear-inducing, right? You you know there’s nothing going on, your body you know everybody’s cool with that, but until you get those results and until you read those results, you’re thinking, “Ugh, what if?” And got my results this morning, everything is absolutely fabulous, and so I posted that. But I also know if I had said there’s a problem, I would have had everybody rallying behind me. Bill Lampton: One of the things that I’ve run across over the years when somebody is in trouble: the neighbors might think, “Well, I would go see them, I would go talk to them, but I really wouldn’t know what to say.” And reply to that, because the words really don’t matter, do they? Deb Krier: Right. And but that is the one of the biggest things that people ask me is, “I don’t know what to say. I don’t know what to do.” And it’s funny because my neighbors—oh my gosh, some of my biggest supporters, I absolutely love them—that’s actually where I went when I got my diagnosis. I got home and I went next door. But yeah, we don’t know what to say, and so then we don’t say anything because we don’t want to say the “wrong” thing. Well, you can say, “Dr. Bill, how are you doing today? I’m sorry this you’re going through this.” You don’t need to say anything more than that, just acknowledge it. I remember I was I have taken grief training because we were talking about, you know, grief is one of the emotions that you feel as you’re going through this. And I was talking to someone who had lost a child—which of course is the worst thing that Bill Lampton: The ultimate grief. Deb Krier: Yes, yes. And he told me that nobody ever wants to say anything about the child because we don’t want to cause them pain, right? And and but what he said was by them not saying anything, it’s like he didn’t exist. And so, you know, when people act like we don’t have cancer, they and I get it—you know, especially you know whether it’s something little or something big—we don’t want to make people feel uncomfortable, we don’t want to say the wrong thing. But it’s okay just to say, “I’m sorry you’re going through this,” because then the person can decide how they’re going to respond. They can say thank you, they can go into more detail, they can do whatever. But don’t don’t act like it hasn’t happened, because it has. But you don’t you know it’s it’s okay just to say I’m sorry. Or you know when I had people who told me, “We didn’t know what to say to you,” I told them, “You know what, Hallmark has cards.” You know, and and I have all of the cards that were sent to me when I was in the hospital. I’m not you know at some point I’m probably going to have to recycle, right? But you know, it’s it really was you know and I got the very inspirational cards, I got very faith-based cards, I got funny cards, you know, and we hung them up around my hospital room because it was a simple way for somebody to to show that the they cared and really you know then they didn’t have to to talk, they just sent the card. Bill Lampton: We have time for just one more question, and it is a vital one. I know that you also not only are a caregiver, counselor, encourager for patients, but you also give services of that nature to the healthcare professionals. Tell us in a couple of minutes about that, please. Deb Krier: Well, thank you, Dr. Bill, that’s a that’s a a great question. You know, I talk to medical care providers about how to provide better care for us, the patient. And it’s funny, in their world, they call it patient-centered care, and I call it customer service, and they suck, right? You know, and there’s a variety of reasons for it. Not the least of which is they’re told, “Now you must see 10 patients in an hour,” and bleh bleh bleh, right? And all of those various things. But they tend to forget that we’re not our diagnosis. I’ve actually been referred to as my diagnosis. I was in a room one day and in in my doctor’s office, and I heard the staff say, “The thyroid cancer is in room four.” And I went out, and I said, “Excuse me, I understand HIPAA. I know you can’t yell my name to the whole world.” I said, “But please not refer to me as just my diagnosis. Because that’s just a very small part of who I am.” And I said, “Find some other way to say, you know, who is in room four, but don’t ever call somebody just their diagnosis.” And so it’s it’s things like that. And how to make sure that you can be that the you as the care team can be reached. You know, and I get it, they’re busy, there’s a lot going on, but I was having a procedure last week and my my surgeon needed to talk to my oncologist, and after 45 minutes of trying to get through, he finally told me, “We’re going to have to postpone. I can’t reach your doctor.” That was unacceptable. I told her about it and she said it was unacceptable. You know, and and so how can we make things easier for the patients, which then of course makes it easier for them? Because when we’re more comfortable as a patient, we’re going to be more comfortable sharing with them what’s going on. But if we feel like we’re the number, we’re just the diagnosis, we’re whatever, we’re not going to share what what we’re dealing with with our care provider. Bill Lampton: Deb Krier, this has been absolutely fascinating and and encouraging and uplifting, as I knew it would be. We’re eager, I’m sure, to have others getting in touch with you that you can help them, you can help their families, you can help their caregivers. You’ve got a remarkable way of doing that. So please share with us your contact information. Deb Krier: Well, again, Dr. Bill, thank you so much. I am so honored to be here. I was listening to some of your other programs—you are absolutely phenomenal, and you’ve got a great program, and I truly am honored that that you wanted me to to come on. As I mentioned, the website is www.tryingnottodie.live, and you can go on there. There’s several tabs on there if you are a business owner or an executive, we do have a special program for you, and so that information is there. The link to the Facebook page is there, and there are also ways on there to reach out and and connect with me. And I am more than happy to connect with with anyone, whether you are the person going through cancer yourself or you are a loved one or a friend. Bill Lampton: Thank you for your kind words about the Biz Communication Show, and the Biz Communication Show makes a contribution because of outstanding guests like you. Absolutely. And now that you’ve given your contact information, I’m happy to share mine. My YouTube channel is Bill Lampton, PhD, and I’ve been doing YouTube instructional videos since 2007. I really don’t want you to look at those that I started with, but and honestly and remember these are the YouTube instructions on there for communication, business communication—they belong to our favorite word, free! Deb Krier: Complimentary. Bill Lampton: Alrighty. And then on my YouTube channel, of course, I encourage you to subscribe there. My website, since my tagline is “the Biz communication guy,” naturally my website is bizcommunicationguy.com. And I am open to phone calls, an initial call to talk about your communication challenges and opportunities and what you would like to achieve, and that initial call will be at no cost. I want to give credit to the co-producer of this show. Mike Stewart is a technology and marketing genius that I met in 1997 when I first became an entrepreneur. We were at the National Speakers Association in the Georgia chapter, Mike walked up to me and said, “Have you got a website?” And I said, “Yes, I do,” and he said, “Have you got sound on it?” And I realized then I needed his assistance. And I’ve been calling on Mike ever since. His internet site is localinternetpresence.com, so I definitely encourage you to get in touch with him. Deb, we the clock keeps moving and so we have to come to the end of it. Wonderful, informative, uplifting. And I want to ask, now that we’re at the end of our conversation, are there in 30 seconds or a minute any particular key thoughts that you would like to leave with us? Deb Krier: Well, again, thank you so much. This has been such a delight. I want to remind people that you are in charge. You are your biggest advocate. It’s not the medical team, it’s not the insurance company, it’s not anybody—you are in charge. You get to make the decisions as to how your cancer journey is going to go, and stand your ground, be strong, and you can do it. Bill Lampton: Thousands of people are are are handling it that way because of Deb Krier. Wonderful to host her, and I know the information will be helpful to you, to your family, and to your friends. Thank you again, Deb Krier, for being our guest today. And for those of you who have been our viewers and listeners, invite you to join us every week for the oncoming editions of the Biz Communication Show, where we do bring you those tips and strategies that are vital to your life and to your business. Thank you again.

The first AgNet News Hour of 2026 opened with a wide-ranging conversation on agriculture, food policy, and accountability, as Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter”, and Lorrie Boyer set the tone for a year expected to bring major change. From rising costs and labor challenges to food regulation and taxpayer transparency, the discussion reflected growing frustration among farmers, families, and small businesses across California and beyond. A central focus of the program was a powerful and personal interview with Erin Krier, Professor of Agriculture at Allan Hancock College, who shared how artificial food dyes dramatically affected her son's behavior during early childhood. Erin explained that her son experienced extreme hyperactivity, aggression, and loss of impulse control—symptoms that completely changed once artificial food dyes, flavors, and certain preservatives were removed from his diet. The improvement was immediate and unmistakable, reinforcing research that links synthetic dyes—many petroleum-based—to behavioral issues in children. Krier emphasized that these additives often remain in the body for days, continuing to affect the brain even after consumption stops. She offered practical advice for parents, including reading labels carefully, preparing food ahead of time, managing treats at school and social events, and using resources like the Feingold Association to identify safer food options. She also pointed out that Europe has already taken action on artificial dyes, making the current U.S. push—supported by RFK Jr.—long overdue. Beyond food dyes, the show tackled broader policy concerns shaping agriculture in 2026. Papagni and Boyer discussed rising minimum wage pressures, automation in fast food and agriculture, and the strain these costs place on small businesses. They also highlighted new USDA actions aimed at tightening oversight on grants and programs to curb fraud, particularly within SNAP and other taxpayer-funded initiatives. Protecting U.S. farmland from foreign ownership and ensuring national food security were underscored as growing priorities. The episode closed with discussion on livestock trucking regulations, water storage challenges after another strong snowpack year, and the need for common-sense infrastructure solutions to support farmers. Throughout the show, one message was clear: agriculture, food, and family health are deeply connected, and decisions made now will shape the future for years to come. This episode delivers insight every farmer, parent, and ag professional should hear—and the full interview with Erin Krier provides eye-opening detail that goes far beyond headlines.

Emmett Shear and Séb Krier debate whether today's AI alignment paradigm—focused on control and instruction-following—is fundamentally flawed. PSA for AI builders: Interested in alignment, governance, or AI safety? Learn more about the MATS Summer 2026 Fellowship and submit your name to be notified when applications open: https://matsprogram.org/s26-tcr. They explore what changes if advanced AIs are better understood as beings with their own values, and why current control methods could drift toward something like slavery. The conversation dives into “organic alignment,” multi-agent simulations, evolving cooperation, and the possibility of AI moral standing as systems gain memory and continual learning. Sponsors: MATS: MATS is a fully funded 12-week research program pairing rising talent with top mentors in AI alignment, interpretability, security, and governance. Apply for the next cohort at https://matsprogram.org/s26-tcr Tasklet: Tasklet is an AI agent that automates your work 24/7; just describe what you want in plain English and it gets the job done. Try it for free and use code COGREV for 50% off your first month at https://tasklet.ai Agents of Scale: Agents of Scale is a podcast from Zapier CEO Wade Foster, featuring conversations with C-suite leaders who are leading AI transformation. Subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts Shopify: Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at https://shopify.com/cognitive CHAPTERS: (00:00) About the Episode (03:44) Defining organic AI alignment (14:48) Technical vs value alignment (Part 1) (19:55) Sponsors: MATS | Tasklet (22:56) Technical vs value alignment (Part 2) (Part 1) (31:34) Sponsors: Agents of Scale | Shopify (34:21) Technical vs value alignment (Part 2) (Part 2) (34:22) Labs, tools, and beings (43:22) AI personhood and consciousness (56:53) Safe futures and Softmax (01:04:17) Chatbots, mirrors, simulations (01:10:14) Doom, futures, and OpenAI (01:17:25) Outro PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai Twitter (Podcast): https://x.com/cogrev_podcast Twitter (Nathan): https://x.com/labenz LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nathanlabenz/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@CognitiveRevolutionPodcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-cognitive-revolution-ai-builders-researchers-and/id1669813431 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yHyok3M3BjqzR0VB5MSyk

Like most people, when Deb Krier was told she had metastatic breast cancer in 2015, she went into a tailspin. She previously worked for an oncologist and later, the American Cancer society and still was not prepared. What stuck with her was something the oncologist had said years earlier: 99% of survival is in your head. Deb shared with us how hard she worked to maintain an upbeat attitude. Always upbeat, throughout her life, she was always independent. As an only child, raised in the mountains of CO, her mother encouraged her to take care of herself.However, chemotherapy treatment almost killed her - 7 weeks with septic shock in the hospital, in and out of ICU and 30 surgeries. This experience and two other bouts with cancer led Deb to devote her life to helping people live life while fighting cancer. And so, she created the website, https://www.tryingnottodie.live. The site offers information and support packages: Bear hugs and other ways to brighten the lives of people you care for with cancer.It is 10 years now. In addition to managing her website and still living with cancer, Deb volunteers with the University of Colorado, is involved with the National Beagle Club of America and reads and gardens with her husband who is a huge source of support. “We are in charge of how we manage our lives when living with cancer: I choose life.” - Deb KrierThank you to our sponsor, Women's Connection, a nonprofit women's group with chapters around the country. Members are vibrant, accomplished women, age 50 and forward, who connect around common interests, empower each other to thrive, and stick together as they travel through the stuff of life, no matter what comes their way. https://www.womenconnecting.org.Women Over 70 is a proud member of the Age-WISE Collective, a group of women-hosted podcasts featuring stories from women 50+ and conversations that promote the pro-aging movement. This week we feature Suzy Rosenstein, host of Women in the Middle: Loving Life After 50. This weekly podcast explores a wide range of topics designed to help women get excited about their lives again. Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach

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A16z Podcast: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Emmett Shear, founder of Twitch and former OpenAI interim CEO, challenges the fundamental assumptions driving AGI development. In this conversation with Erik Torenberg and Séb Krier, Shear argues that the entire "control and steering" paradigm for AI alignment is fatally flawed. Instead, he proposes "organic alignment" - teaching AI systems to genuinely care about humans the way we naturally do. The discussion explores why treating AGI as a tool rather than a potential being could be catastrophic, how current chatbots act as "narcissistic mirrors," and why the only sustainable path forward is creating AI that can say no to harmful requests. Shear shares his technical approach through multi-agent simulations at his new company Softmax, and offers a surprisingly hopeful vision of humans and AI as collaborative teammates - if we can get the alignment right. Resources:Follow Emmett on X: https://x.com/eshearFollow Séb on X: https://x.com/sebkrierFollow Erik on X: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://x.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.   Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Podcast on SpotifyListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A16z Podcast Key Takeaways  1. Alignment is an Ongoing Process, Not a Fixed State: Alignment must be reframed as a continuous, adaptive process rather than a destination Like families constantly reknitting the social fabricThe industry wrongly assumes “abstract alignment” to a singular good, when it actually requires aligning to specific, evolving values as society makes new moral discoveries about cooperation2. Tool vs. Being: The Critical Fork in AGI Development Major: AI labs are fundamentally divided on whether they're building tools or beings AGI, by definition, will be a being, and applying steering-control paradigms (which work for tools) to beings recreates historical mistakes with entities “like us, but different.”Non-optional steering without reciprocity is the definition of slavery; AGI requires treating systems as teammates, not instruments3. Current LLMs Lack Coherent Self-Model, Creating Dangerous Dynamics: Today's chatbots are “dissociative agreeable neurotics” – mirrors that reflect users to themselves without coherent goals or a theory of mind This creates narcissistic feedback loops where users fall in love with their reflections.Solution: train AIs in multi-agent environments with simultaneous interactions, forcing the development of a genuine theory of social mind and understanding of “we” beyond “I” and “you”4. Viable Path Forward: AIs as Caring Group Members: Future alignment requires AIs with strong self-models, robust theory of mind, and genuine care (attention-weighted preferences over world states)Success means creating digital entities that understand group dynamics, value their own thriving, function as good teammates, and actively protect human interests. Prefer mutual investment in collective well-being and not control  Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgEmmett Shear, founder of Twitch and former OpenAI interim CEO, challenges the fundamental assumptions driving AGI development. In this conversation with Erik Torenberg and Séb Krier, Shear argues that the entire "control and steering" paradigm for AI alignment is fatally flawed. Instead, he proposes "organic alignment" - teaching AI systems to genuinely care about humans the way we naturally do. The discussion explores why treating AGI as a tool rather than a potential being could be catastrophic, how current chatbots act as "narcissistic mirrors," and why the only sustainable path forward is creating AI that can say no to harmful requests. Shear shares his technical approach through multi-agent simulations at his new company Softmax, and offers a surprisingly hopeful vision of humans and AI as collaborative teammates - if we can get the alignment right. Resources:Follow Emmett on X: https://x.com/eshearFollow Séb on X: https://x.com/sebkrierFollow Erik on X: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://x.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.   Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Podcast on SpotifyListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A16z Podcast Key Takeaways  1. Alignment is an Ongoing Process, Not a Fixed State: Alignment must be reframed as a continuous, adaptive process rather than a destination Like families constantly reknitting the social fabricThe industry wrongly assumes “abstract alignment” to a singular good, when it actually requires aligning to specific, evolving values as society makes new moral discoveries about cooperation2. Tool vs. Being: The Critical Fork in AGI Development Major: AI labs are fundamentally divided on whether they're building tools or beings AGI, by definition, will be a being, and applying steering-control paradigms (which work for tools) to beings recreates historical mistakes with entities “like us, but different.”Non-optional steering without reciprocity is the definition of slavery; AGI requires treating systems as teammates, not instruments3. Current LLMs Lack Coherent Self-Model, Creating Dangerous Dynamics: Today's chatbots are “dissociative agreeable neurotics” – mirrors that reflect users to themselves without coherent goals or a theory of mind This creates narcissistic feedback loops where users fall in love with their reflections.Solution: train AIs in multi-agent environments with simultaneous interactions, forcing the development of a genuine theory of social mind and understanding of “we” beyond “I” and “you”4. Viable Path Forward: AIs as Caring Group Members: Future alignment requires AIs with strong self-models, robust theory of mind, and genuine care (attention-weighted preferences over world states)Success means creating digital entities that understand group dynamics, value their own thriving, function as good teammates, and actively protect human interests. Prefer mutual investment in collective well-being and not control  Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgEmmett Shear, founder of Twitch and former OpenAI interim CEO, challenges the fundamental assumptions driving AGI development. In this conversation with Erik Torenberg and Séb Krier, Shear argues that the entire "control and steering" paradigm for AI alignment is fatally flawed. Instead, he proposes "organic alignment" - teaching AI systems to genuinely care about humans the way we naturally do. The discussion explores why treating AGI as a tool rather than a potential being could be catastrophic, how current chatbots act as "narcissistic mirrors," and why the only sustainable path forward is creating AI that can say no to harmful requests. Shear shares his technical approach through multi-agent simulations at his new company Softmax, and offers a surprisingly hopeful vision of humans and AI as collaborative teammates - if we can get the alignment right. Resources:Follow Emmett on X: https://x.com/eshearFollow Séb on X: https://x.com/sebkrierFollow Erik on X: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://x.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.   Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Podcast on SpotifyListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emmett Shear, founder of Twitch and former OpenAI interim CEO, challenges the fundamental assumptions driving AGI development. In this conversation with Erik Torenberg and Séb Krier, Shear argues that the entire "control and steering" paradigm for AI alignment is fatally flawed. Instead, he proposes "organic alignment" - teaching AI systems to genuinely care about humans the way we naturally do. The discussion explores why treating AGI as a tool rather than a potential being could be catastrophic, how current chatbots act as "narcissistic mirrors," and why the only sustainable path forward is creating AI that can say no to harmful requests. Shear shares his technical approach through multi-agent simulations at his new company Softmax, and offers a surprisingly hopeful vision of humans and AI as collaborative teammates - if we can get the alignment right. Resources:Follow Emmett on X: https://x.com/eshearFollow Séb on X: https://x.com/sebkrierFollow Erik on X: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://x.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.   Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Podcast on SpotifyListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Deb Krier on Leading During Cancer Treatment (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 152) When the leader is in treatment, the business still needs direction. On this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray welcomes Deb Krier, entrepreneur, cancer advocate, host of The Business Power Hour, and founder of TryingNotToDie.LIVE. Drawing on more […]

A few months ago, we lost Leon Krier, one of the all-time greats in the world of architecture and urban design. I'm joined by Dan Parolek of Opticos Design to reflect on Krier's work and influence, and his personal experiences working with him on multiple projects. Krier's work and his many drawings have been foundational for so many of us that came through the world of New Urbanism. His simple, elegant way of dissecting what's wrong with modern cities angered a lot of people in the architecture and planning establishment, but appealed to so many of us that knew something was wrong. In the end, there's almost nothing about Krier's work that should be controversial. He approached everything from the perspective of what is actually good for human beings. He felt we could and should learn from the acquired wisdom of the past and generations of people before us. That any of that should be controversial says so much about the era in which we live and how the design professions have mutated over the years.If you don't know Krier, I hope this is an introduction. Please go check out his books. They're incredibly easy to understand and read, and many are good for a laugh, too.Find more content on The Messy City on Kevin's Substack page.Music notes: all songs by low standards, ca. 2010. Videos here. If you'd like a CD for low standards, message me and you can have one for only $5.Intro: “Why Be Friends”Outro: “Fairweather Friend” Get full access to The Messy City at kevinklinkenberg.substack.com/subscribe

If you're a founder, owner, or key leader, a health crisis—like a cancer diagnosis—is a seismic event that impacts more than your personal life. It can paralyze your business. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Deb Krier, a certified integrative cancer coach who successfully navigated her company through multiple health battles. She shares the essential, human-first strategies every entrepreneur needs to implement before the storm hits. This isn't theoretical advice; it's a proven roadmap for continuity, trust, and resilience.

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Navigating Chaos with John S. Couch, author, "The Art of Creative Rebellion;" Deb Krier, Host of The Business Power Hour™, among other endeavors; and Michele Risa of Collaborative Solutions. While John, Deb, and Michele all specialize in business leadership, the conversation definitely took a holistic and existential turn. The trio shares their chaos - and in some instances, health - stories, advice for approaching chaos, and more. What is Chaos? - John: Disruption that is not always constructive - Michele: It's the unknown; positive and negative are both sides of the same coin - Deb K: The unplanned Goals - Michele: Have the desire to celebrate amid the gloom and doom - Deb K: Advocate for yourself, whether it's health, career, personal life - John: Meditate and workout - Bonus Goal: Ask 237 questions a day Final Thoughts - Michele: Trust - Deb K: Give yourself grace - John: Be kind Learn More About: John S. Couch: John-Couch.com Deb Krier: TheBusinessPowerHour.com Michele Risa: Collaborativesolutions.global Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog 52SecretsBook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inspiring episode of the Manana No Mas! Podcast, host Kurt interviews Deb Krier, a resilient cancer survivor, entrepreneur, and founder of "Trying Not to Die." Deb shares her remarkable journey through three distinct cancer diagnoses over a decade, including stage four triple-positive metastatic breast cancer, with a blend of humor, grit, and unwavering determination. http://tryingnottodie.live/http://thebusinesspowerhour.com/

This week, guest speaker Steve Krier reminded us that the Kingdom of God often begins in small, unseen ways—like a mustard seed. But what starts small doesn't stay small.God's Kingdom grows through ordinary people, daily obedience, and hidden faithfulness. We don't need a platform to make an impact. Every act of faith—no matter how small—is a seed that God can grow into something world-changing.Jesus started with twelve. John Newton pastored a small church, and from it came leaders like William Wilberforce and William Carey. What might God do through your faithfulness?Need Prayer?

DON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. Nowak Dental Supplies (https://www.nowakdental.com/) is hosing NOLA Lab Fest (https://www.nolalabfest.com/) in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register. A HUGE thanks to Aidite North America (https://www.aidite.com/) for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast! We are once again showcasing some wonderful conversation that we got while in the exocad (https://exocad.com/) booth at IDS 2025. It's funny to travel all the way to Germany to talk to two Americans, one of them even works with Barb! First up is the CEO of the Leixir Dental Group (https://www.leixir.com/), John Krier. John talks about coming to dental from orthopedics and the differences he is noticing. Only 18 months into his new role, John has already visited every lab in the Leixir group and has started to change the culture of over 1000 employees to empower them to take ownership of the work they do. Then we meet fellow podcaster, Dr. Jeff Horowitz. Dr. Horowitz has two practices in South Carolina, GP and Sleep and airway. He talks about the importance of creating the space in the arches for better sleep and how they are even expanding the palate on adults. Dr. Horowitz is also 1/3 of the podcast Dentist IN the Know (https://www.dentistsintheknow.com/) and tells us all about how a couple of dentists got together during the pandemic to chat about what they all love so much. Take it from Jennifer Ferguson from Ivoclar. If you have a PM7 (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7) or are thinking about getting a PM7 (Take it from Barb, you should), Ivoclar had launched the "Ivoclar Block Module" that can speed up milling emax (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-cad) by 45%!! The best part is that you can try it for FREE for 90 days. All you have to do is send them a message on Instagram at Ivoclar.na (https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/) or send a email to jennifer.ferguson@ivoclar.com. Now go mill emax faster! Special Guests: Dr. Jeff Horowitz and John Krier.

Matthew Bannister on The TV director Michael Lachmann who made some of the most acclaimed documentaries about science. Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock pays tribute. Pik-sen Lim who became one of the most recognisable East Asian actors on British TV. Leon Krier, the master planner behind King Charles's controversial Poundbury development. David “Syd” Lawrence, the fast bowler who was the first British-born black cricketer to play for England.Interviewee: Professor Brian Cox Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock Sara Houghton Ben Pentreath Dean WilsonProducer: Ribika MoktanArchive used:Wonders of the Solar System: Order out of Chaos, BBC 2, BBC Production, written & directed by Michael Lachmann, series producer Danielle Peck, A BBC/ Science Channel Co-Production, BBC MMXVI, 14/03/2010; Wonders of the Universe: Stardust, produced and dir by Michael Lachmann, Series Producer James Van Der Pool, BBC Production, A BBC/ Discover/ Science Channel Co-Production BBC MMXVI, BBC Two, 04/07/2011; The Sky at Night: Planet 9 from Outer Space, Series Producer Michael Lachmann, BBC Science Production London, BBC MMXVI, BBC 4, 14/02/2016, bbc.co.uk/skyatnight; Human Universe: A Place in Space Time, produced & directed by: Stephen Cooter & Michael Lachmann, BBC Production, A BBC/ Science Channel Co-Production, BBC 2, 02/11/2014; Emergency Ward 10, script by Tessa Diamond, Directed by Peter Sasdy, An ATV Production, ITV, 1957-1967; Mind Your Language, creator Vince Powell, directed by Stuart Allen, London Weekend Television, ITV, 1977-1986; Celebrating & Connecting BESEA Women in Film, TV & Theatre, YouTube Upload KakiLang, 27/04/2021; Doctor Who, Season 8; The Mind of Evil, Episode 1, Producer Barry Letts, directed by Timothy Combe, BBC TV, 1971; Jenny: The Doctor's Daughter - Volume 1, Neon Reign, June 2018, written by Christian Brassington, directed by director Barnaby Edwards, Big Finish Productions; Newsnight, BBC Two, 26/07/1985; BBC News, 10/02/1992; BBC Points West 19/11/2014; BBC News, 15/10/1991; Third Ear: Leon Krier, BBC Radio 3, 21/02/1992; What Revival?, BBC Radio 3, 03/06/1983

This week on the KORE Women Podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Deb Krier, who is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and founder of tryingnottodie.LIVE. After facing Stage 4 triple-positive breast cancer and thyroid cancer, Deb transformed her journey into a mission to support others in the cancer community through resilience, humor, and honest conversation. Tune in to hear how Deb continues to lead with courage, share her story, and build a space where people can feel seen, strong, and supported. You can follow Deb Krier on LinkedIn, on Facebook at: tryingnottodie-LIVE, and at: www.tryingnottodie.live You can also follow her podcast: The Business Power HourThank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also learn more about the host, Dr. Summer Watson and KORE Women at: www.korewomen.com You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, and her Community Empowerment and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomen #CancerAdvocate #ResilientWomen #WomenWhoLead #CancerSurvivor

E397 – "Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine." In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with Deb Krier, a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich communications, marketing, and public relations background. A Stage 4 triple positive breast cancer survivor (2015) and thyroid cancer survivor (2023), Deb founded **tryingnottodie.LIVE** in 2022 to empower individuals navigating cancer. Through this platform, she inspires others to embrace their inner Warrior, build supportive communities, and amplify their voices. Deb champions resilience, empowerment, and connection as an advocate and speaker, turning struggles into strengths and fostering hope within the cancer community. Her mission is clear: to help others embrace life and defy cancer's impact. www.tryingnottodie.live # 1 on the 20 Best California Mental Health Podcasts list by FeedSpot. https://podcasts.feedspot.com/california_mental_health_podcasts/  Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com, www.AwarenessIntegration.com, www.Foojan.com Summary: Deb shared her 9-year journey with breast cancer, starting with a diagnosis of microcalcifications at Stage 0, which progressed to Stage 3 after a biopsy. Despite complications, Deb chose the traditional approach of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. She experienced septic shock and other complications but continued working throughout her treatment. Deb's technical diagnosis has now become Stage 4 metastatic triple-positive breast cancer, but it has not recurred in 10 years. She also developed thyroid cancer, which was caught early and treated. Deb emphasized the importance of humor and staying upbeat during her challenging journey. The doctor shares a personal experience from when she was 15 years old, describing a poorly handled medical consultation where she was informed about the possibility of cervical cancer. She reflects on how this and subsequent health scares have shaped her understanding of the emotional process patients go through when facing potential life-threatening diagnoses. The doctor emphasizes the importance of shifting focus from the initial fear of death to concentrating on getting better and moving forward. Deb and Dr. discussed the anxiety and panic associated with cancer diagnoses. They highlighted how cancer can bring about existential questions and change one's perspective on life. Deb shared her personal experience with skin cancer and the anxiety that comes with waiting for test results. They also discussed the challenges healthcare professionals face due to overwork and understaffing. Deb discussed her recent medical experience, including an ultrasound and test results. She expressed concern about a new lesion and sought a needle biopsy, which her endocrinologist initially dismissed. However, after consulting her oncologist, she was referred to another doctor who confirmed the lesion was gone. Deb emphasized the importance of considering her medical history in her care. The discussion focuses on self-advocacy and effective communication for cancer patients. Deb emphasizes avoiding vague responses like "I'm fine" and being more specific about one's condition, especially with medical providers. The conversation also covers the challenges of sharing a cancer diagnosis, including dealing with others' reactions and finding a balance between accepting support and maintaining privacy. Dr. Foojan and Deb stress the importance of tailoring support to each patient's needs, whether physical care or emotional uplift. They advise caregivers to ask specific questions about what help is needed and for patients to be clear about their requirements. Deb and Dr. discussed the emotional and psychological impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment on patients. Deb shared her personal experience of undergoing cancer treatment and how it has changed her outlook on life, emphasizing the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. Dr. highlighted the phenomenon of post-traumatic stress and depression that can occur after surviving a serious illness and the need for patients to understand this process. Both agreed that patients need to be aware of the emotional journey they will go through after treatment and that seeking professional help, such as therapy, can be beneficial in navigating these emotions. Deb shared her initiative called "Trying Not to Die Live," which aims to support individuals and their caregivers going through cancer treatment. She emphasized the importance of living life fully, regardless of duration, and encouraged creating a supportive community for warriors and caregivers. Deb also highlighted the need for different types of support groups, as they can provide hope, share experiences, and offer practical advice.

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In this powerful episode of Transforming 45, host Lisa welcomes Deb Krier, an entrepreneur, cancer advocate, and founder of Trying Not to Die, to discuss resilience, empowerment, and finding purpose through life's biggest challenges. Deb shares her stage four cancer journey and how it shaped her outlook on life, inspiring her to build a community of support, honesty, and strength for others facing similar battles. The conversation expands into the transitions of midlife, from menopause to the empty nest phase, and how embracing change—rather than fearing it—can lead to renewed purpose and deeper connections. In This Episode, We Cover:

Heart and Hustle: Visionaries, Healers, Movers, and Shakers with host Paulette Rees-Denis and today with guest, Deb Krier, Cancer Advocate, Entreprenuer, Episode #199 Founder of Tryingnottodie.live Enjoy our conversation, let us know your comments and please subscribe and share! www.paulettereesdenis.com copyright 2025

What to Say (and Not Say) to Someone Facing a Health Crisis Navigating Tough Conversations: Lessons from a Cancer Warrior Episode 246 (Deb is based in Atlanta, Georgia In this conversation we explore: How to communicate effectively during a personal crisis The challenges of sharing personal health struggles with others Why specificity in communication leads to better support How to support someone facing a serious illness in a meaningful way The role of humor in dealing with difficult situations How to advocate for yourself in the medical system The common mistakes people make when trying to offer support How business leaders should communicate a personal health crisis to their team What employers can do to support employees facing serious health challenges How facing adversity reshapes life perspectives and priorities ----- About our guest Deb Krier: Deb is a three-time cancer survivor...or warrior as she prefers. The cancers were breast, basal cell carcinoma and thyroid cancer. She has an MBA and a masters in communication. She founded her marketing firm, Wise Woman Communication in 2009. You can obtain the Bear Hug Care package here. For a 10% discount, use the coupon code 10special. https://tryingnottodie.live/bear-hug-care-package/ ----- Key Learning Points from the Podcast The Challenge of Sharing Personal Struggles Many people hesitate to share their diagnosis due to fear of judgment or burdening others. The Importance of Specificity in Communication Instead of vague offers to help, being specific about what you can do makes a real difference. How to Support Someone Facing a Serious Illness Simple gestures, like sending a card or making a concrete offer, are more helpful than vague sympathy. The Role of Humor in Coping with Difficult Situations Humor can be a powerful tool for dealing with hardship, but it should come from the person experiencing it. Advocating for Yourself in the Medical System Patients need to be proactive, ask questions, and not hesitate to push for answers from healthcare providers. The Pitfalls of Saying "I Know How You Feel" Everyone's experience is different, and assuming you understand their emotions can be dismissive. How Business Leaders Should Communicate a Health Challenge Transparency is key—sharing information directly helps prevent rumors and misinformation. What Employers Can Do to Support an Employee Facing a Health Crisis Providing mental health resources and flexibility in work arrangements can make a big impact. The Power of Living in the Present Facing a serious illness often shifts one's priorities toward making the most of every day. Why Words Matter More Than Ever in Difficult Times Thoughtful, intentional communication helps people feel supported rather than isolated. ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We'll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.   Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He's fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.   Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/  

This week's theme: Trying Not to Die Life changes instantly when you hear the words, “You have cancer.” Everything shifts—your plans, priorities, and sense of control. […] The post Trying Not to Die with Deb Krier appeared first on Heather Hansen Oneill.

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode.What happens when life throws a curveball as daunting as a cancer diagnosis? Join on today's In the Rising Podcast episode with the remarkable Deb Krier, who shares her transformative journey from a stage zero to a stage three cancer diagnosis. Deb's story of resilience is not just about survival; it's about thriving with a warrior mindset and the healing power of humor. Discover how she turned her personal battle into a beacon of hope through her platform, tryingnottodie.live, inspiring others facing similar challenges to harness the power of positivity in their own lives.Deb offers heartfelt insights into the courage required to ask for help and the importance of honest dialogue between patients and loved ones. By sharing real experiences, she highlights how illness can reshape relationships and personal outlooks. This episode is a powerful reminder of the role self-awareness and positivity play in navigating life's toughest moments, shedding light on how humor and honesty can become lifelines in the darkest times.Rising Within Life Coaching - By Bettina BrownThank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podcast platform you listen to. It does so much to bring exposure to the podcast and helps lift others up!To leave a review, helping us spread the contents of this podcast- click on this link! Thank you! Connect with me! Website: In the Rising Podcast Website Email: Bettina@intherising.com In the Rising Pinterest: In the Rising FacebookCheck out the Website: Fit after Breast Cancer

Have you or someone you loved received a cancer diagnosis? Chances are you just said yes. If you've ever felt talked down to when you are not feeling well or someone says something really unkind, this episode goes deep on how much we need people and how we can tell when we don't need some people in our lives. Deb Krier is an entrepreneur, cancer advocate, and the visionary behind TryingNotToDie.LIVE. With a background in communications, marketing, and public relations, she's navigated diverse roles, from spearheading communication strategies for large corporations, small companies, and nonprofit organizations to founding her own marketing agency over 20 years ago. It wasn't the game plan. It wasn't on her vision board. Deb says she was sailing along at her marketing firm when she had a nasty diagnosis pop up. She'd gone in for her annual physical and had a mammogram. The office called her before she'd even got home from the appointment. "What they discovered was not a lump, not a bump, not anything easy to find. They found microcalcifications," says Deb. "The vast majority of the time, they flit away and never have any problems. ... They start gathering, and when they gather, that's when there is a problem." Deb was initially diagnosed with zero-stage breast cancer, which is sometimes called pre-cancer. She saw a specialist and did some biopsies that came back negative, but her surgeon suggested checking her lymph nodes to be sure. Eight of 12 lymph nodes came back as cancerous. "We decided, you know, let's really kill this and do it really hard. Well, they about killed me. I got a complication," says Deb. "I ended up with septic shock and was this close, as in hours away from dying. My doctors were fighting about it. The one surgeon didn't want to do anything because I wasn't going to make it through the day. And the oncologist said no. And I remember thinking, excuse me, I get a vote." Deb started working with a business coach, who pointed out to her that she didn't go through everything she went through without using it to help others. This push led to the creation of TryingNotToDie.LIVE. "The try not to die part comes from the fact that when we have anything that is very serious, or even if it's just how we live life, we are living just to try not to die. And that's what we're focusing on," says Deb. "And the live part is we've got to focus on living our life five hours, five days, 50 years, whatever it is, we absolutely have to live our lives." The concept is to build a support system for anybody who has cancer. Deb says one of the biggest questions she receives is what to do when someone you love gets diagnosed with cancer. What tends to happen is that people do nothing because they don't know what to do. Sometimes, the elephant in the room is small, and occasionally, it is giant. But it is there, so don't ignore it. "When you do go to them, don't just say, tell me if there's anything you need," says Deb. "Our little brains are so full of trying to not die that we can't think about that. So say, 'Can I bring you dinner on Thursday? Can I take your kids to the park?' Give them something specific to say yes or no to." She also encourages people to feel anger. It's okay to get angry. Deb recommends visiting the Mayo Clinic and the American Cancer Society rather than consulting Dr. Google if you're given a specific diagnosis. "But remember you are in charge, not your doctor, not your spouse, not whoever you are, the one in charge," says Deb. "So research it and do what YOU want." Free Gift: We are proud to offer our "Bear Hug" Care Package™ as a way for someone to show their support to a friend, loved one, co-worker, etc., as they are on their cancer journey. Featuring a cuddly stuffed bear named Warrior, the care package comes with essential items for someone who is bravely fighting. Use code 10SPECIAL for a 10% discount: https://tryingnottodie.live/bear-hug-care-package/ Connect with Deb Krier: https://tryingnottodie.live/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465660477225232 Other GoG episodes you might want to check out: Don't Believe the Hype: You're Not Special https://sarahwalton.com/notspecialv You can check out our podcast interviews on YouTube, too! http://bit.ly/YouTubeSWalton Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I would be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking “Write a review.” Then, we'll get to inspire even more people! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.) #CancerDiagnosis #CancerStories #CancerSurvivor #Cancer #Health #WomenInBusiness #IntuitiveBusinessCoach

Cancer doesn't wait, nor should you. Whether you're facing cancer yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode with Deb Krier will give you the tools and mindset to take action today. Don't settle—fight back now. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and today's episode, 'Stop Settling for 'Fine'—Fight Cancer Now,' is a must-listen. Deb Krier is an entrepreneur, cancer advocate, and the visionary behind tryingnottodie.LIVE. Diagnosed with Stage 4 triple-positive breast cancer in 2015 and thyroid cancer in 2023, Deb has transformed her challenges into a mission to help others. Deb shares how to move beyond just being 'fine' with cancer. We discuss her deeply personal moments from her cancer journey that profoundly impacted her outlook on life and how having cancer has changed her self-perception and work. She offers advice on coping with fear and provides insights on how her business skills have helped her deal with cancer—lessons others can learn from. She also talks about the unique initiatives of tryingnottodie.LIVE, including special projects that make a significant difference in the lives of cancer patients. We discuss the importance of a support system, with practical advice for building a supportive network, and address the feeling of being overwhelmed and disconnected after a cancer diagnosis. Finally, we discuss the legacy she hopes to leave through her work and its potential impact on future generations of cancer patients and survivors. Send an email to heike@heikeyates.com with the subject line ‘Cancer' and let us know how this episode resonated with you or share your story. If you are looking for a certified Pilates Breast Cancer Survivor Coach, please contact me at heike@heikeyates.com and let me know how I can help you.   Take Action: You've just heard how others have transformed their lives with the Pursue Your Spark Blueprint—going from feeling drained and stuck to confident and in control of their health. If you're ready to make that shift too, check it out for yourself! Here's the link to learn more!   How To Connect With Deb: Facebook LinkedIn Website Bear Hug Care Package Links Mentioned In The Show: Pursue Your Spark Blueprint Course  

Moorhead native Carter Krier has been piloting his coaching rocket ship since graduating high school.  After one season of mentoring and coaching the goaltenders in the East Grand Forks youth program, he went behind the bench with the Fargo Force, guiding the Force's goaltenders. His work culminated last season with an Anderson Cup and Clark Cup, and his netminder Hampton Slukynsky was named the league's Goaltender of the Year.  Now, Krier is charting his collegiate coaching path, becoming an assistant coach at THE Ohio State University and working with the Buckeyes' goalies while also recruiting.  Over the next 30 minutes, we reminisce about his past as a YHH writer, mention a few of his own mentors, and check in on what's in store for the Buckeyes this season.  Hope you enjoy. 

Being strong doesn't mean you have to face your challenges alone! In this episode, Deborah sits down with Deb Krier to share her truly inspiring journey of battling cancer with unwavering courage, a supportive tribe, and the strength to ask for help. This conversation is a powerful reminder that true warriors are defined not by solitary struggle but by the courage to seek and accept support! Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Why is it important for cancer patients to give themselves permission to feel and honor their feelings?The significance of having a supportive tribe when dealing with cancer.Reject the notion of being a 'patient'; instead, embrace the identity of a 'warrior.'Understand and support the emotional toll on the caregiver.And much more! About Deb:Deb Krier is a coalition builder and warrior who is rewriting the playbook on how to L.I.V.E. with cancer. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Triple Positive Breast Cancer in 2015 and then diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2023, she is on a mission to ensure that we are no longer “fine” with cancer. Her goal is to empower those dealing with cancer to embrace their inner Warrior so that they can build a tribe. Connect with Deb Krier!Website: https://tryingnottodie.live/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahkrier/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465660477225232 Book Recommendation:Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman: What Men Know About Success That Women Need to Learn by Gail Evans   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

In a world of Artificial General Intelligence, machines would be able to match, and even exceed, human cognitive abilities. AGI might still be science fiction, but Séb Krier sees this technology as not only possible, but inevitable. Today on Faster, Please! — The Podcast, I chat with Krier about how our public policy should facilitate AGI's arrival and flourishing.Krier is an AI policy expert, adviser, and attorney. He currently works in policy development and strategy at Google DeepMind. He previously served as Head of Regulation for the UK Government's Office for Artificial Intelligence and was a Senior Tech Policy Researcher at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center.In This Episode* The AGI vision (1:24)* The risk conversation (5:15)* Policy strategy (11:25)* AGI: “if” or “when”? (15:44)* AI and national security (18:21)* Chatbot advice (20:15)Below is a lightly edited transcript of our conversationPethokoukis: Séb, welcome to the podcast.Krier: Thank you. Great to be here.The AGI vision (1:24)Let's start with a bit of context that may influence the rest of the conversation. What is the vision or image of the future regarding AI — you can define it as machine learning or generative AI — that excites you, that gets you going in the day, that you feel like you're part of something important? What is that vision?I think that's a great question. In my mind, I think AI has been going on for quite a long time, but I think the aim has always been artificial general intelligence. And in a sense, I think of this as a huge deal, and the vision I have for the future is being able to have a very, very large supply of cognitive resources that you can allocate to quite a wide range of different problems, whether that's energy, healthcare, governance, there's many, many ways in which this technology can be applied as a general purpose technology. And so I guess my vision is seeing that being used to solve quite a wide range of problems that humans have had for decades, centuries, millennia. And I think you could go into so many different directions with that, whether it's curing diseases, or optimizing energy grids, and more. But I think, broadly, that's the way I think about it. So the objective, in a sense, is safe AGI [Artificial General Intelligence], and from that I think it can go even further. And I think in many ways, this can be hugely beneficial to science, R&D, and humanity as a whole. But of course, that also comes with ways in which this could be misused, or accidents, and so on. And so huge emphasis on the safe development of AGI.So you're viewing it as a tool, as a way to apply intelligence across a variety of fields, a variety of problems, to solve those problems, and of course, the word in there doing a lot of lifting is “safely.” Given the discussion over the past 18 months about that word, “safely,” is, one, I think someone who maybe only pays passing attention to this issue might think that it's almost impossible to do it safely without jeopardizing all those upside benefits, but you're confident that those two things can ultimately be in harmony?Yeah, absolutely, otherwise I wouldn't be necessarily working on an AGI policy. So I think I'm very confident this can be done well. I think it also depends what we mean by “safety” and what kind of safety we have in mind. Any technology, we will have costs and trade-offs, but of course the upside here is enormous, and, in my mind, very much outweighs potential downsides.However, I think for certain risks, things like potentially catastrophic risks and so on, there is an argument in treading some careful path and making sure this is done scientifically with a scientific method in mind, and doing that well. But I don't think there's fundamentally a necessary tension, and I think, in fact, what many people sometimes underestimate is how AI itself, as a technology, will be helpful in mitigating a lot of the risks we're foreseeing and thinking about. There's obviously ways in which AI can be used for cyber offense, but many ways in which you can also use that for defense, for example. I'm cautiously optimistic about how this can be developed and used in the long runThe risk conversation (5:15)Since these large language models and chatbots were rolled out to public awareness in late 2022, has the safety regulatory debate changed in any way? It seems to me that there was a lot of talk early on about these existential risks. Now I seem to hearing less about that and more about issues about, maybe it's disinformation or bias. From your perspective, has that debate changed and has it changed for the better, or worse?I think it has evolved quite a lot over the past — I've been working in AI policy since 2017 and there's been different phases, and at first a lot of skepticism around AI even being useful, or hype, and so on, and then seeing more and more of what these general models could do, and I think, initially, a lot of the concerns were around things like bias, and discrimination, and errors. So even things like, early-on, facial-recognition technologies were very problematic in many ways: not just ways in which they were applied, but they would be prone to a lot of errors and biases that could be unfair, whereas they're much better now, and therefore the concern now is more on misuse than it accidentally misidentifying someone, I would say. So I think, in that sense, these things have changed. And then a lot of the discourse around existential risk and so on, there was a bit of a peak a bit last year, and then this switched a bit towards more catastrophic risks and misuse.There's a few different things. Broadly, I think it's good that these risks are taken seriously. So, in some sense, I'm happy that these have taken more space, in a way, but I think there's also been a lot of alarmism and unnecessary doomerism, of crying wolf a little bit too early. I think what happens is that sometimes people also conflate a capability of a system and how that fits within a wider risk or threat model, or something; and the latter is often under-defined, and there's a tendency for people to often see the worst in technology, particularly in certain regions of the world, so I think sometimes a lot has been a little bit exaggerated or overhyped.But, having said that, I think it's very good there's lots of research going on on the many ways in which this could potentially be harmful, certainly on the research side, the evaluation side, there's a lot of great work. We've published some papers on sociotechnical evaluations, dangerous capabilities, and so on. All of that is great, but I think there has also been some more polarized parts calling for excessive measures, whether regulatory, or pausing AI, and so on, that I think have been a little bit too trigger-happy. So I'm less happy about these bits, but there's been a lot of good as well.And much of the debate about policy has been about the right sort of policy to prevent bad things from happening. How should we think about policy that maximizes the odds of good things happening? What should policymakers do to help promote AI to reshape science, to help promote AI diffusing as efficiently as possible throughout an economy? How do we optimize the upside through policy rather than just focusing on making sure the bad things don't happen?I think the very first thing is not having rushed regulation. I'm not personally a huge fan of the Precautionary Principle, and I think that, very often, regulations can cause quite a lot of harm downstream, and they're very sticky, hard to remove.The other thing that you can do beyond avoiding bad policy is I think a lot of the levers to making sure that the development goes well aren't necessarily all directly AI-related. So it'll be things like immigration: attracting a lot of talent, for example, I think will be very important, so immigration is a big one. Power and energy: you want there to be a lot more — I'm a big fan of nuclear, so I think that kind of thing is also very helpful in terms of the expected needs for AI development in the future. And then there are certain things governments could potentially do with some narrow domains like Advance Market Commitments, for example, although that's not a panacea.Commitments to do what?Oh, Advance Market Commitments like pull mechanisms to create a market for a particular solution. So like Operation Warp Speed, but you could have an AI equivalent for certain applications, but of course there's a lot of parameters in doing that well, and I wouldn't want a large industrial-policy-type approach to AI. But I think generally it's around ensuring that all the enablers, all the different ingredients and factors of a rich research and development ecosystem continue to thrive. And so I think, to a large extent, avoiding bad regulation and ensuring that a lot of things like energy, immigration, and so on go well is already a huge part of the battle.How serious of a potential bottleneck is the energy issue? It seems to me like it's a serious issue that's coming fast, but the solutions seem like they'll take more time, and I'm worried about the mismatch between the problem and finding a solution to the problem.I suspect that, over the coming years, we will see more and more of these AI systems being increasingly useful, capable, and then integrated into economic systems, and I think as you start seeing these benefits more and more, I think it'll be easier to make the case for why you need to solve some of these kind of policy issues a bit faster.And I also think these solutions aren't that difficult, ultimately. So I think there's a lot that can be done around nuclear, and wind, and solar, and so on, and many regulatory processes that could be simplified, and accelerated, and improved to avoid the vetocracy system we're in at the moment. So I don't think the solutions are that difficult, I think mustering the political will might be right now, but I expect that to be less of a challenge in the coming years with AI showing more and more promise, I think.Policy strategy (11:25)Speaking of vetocracy, whatever the exact substance of the regulation, I am concerned, at least in the United States, that we have 50 states, and perhaps even more bodies if you look at cities, who all have a lot of ideas about AI regulation, and I'm extremely concerned that that sort of fractured policy landscape will create a bottleneck.Can we get to where we need to go if that's the regulatory environment we are looking at, at least in the United States? And does, ultimately, there need to be a federal . . . I think the technical word is “preemption” of all those efforts? So there's a federal approach, and there aren't a federal approach, plus a 50-state approach, plus a 175-city approach to regulation. Because if it's going to be what I just described, that seems like a very difficult environment to deal with. I'm not wildly optimistic around a patchwork of different state-level regulatory systems. I think that will come with various externalities, you'll have distortionary effects. It will be a very difficult environment, from a commercial perspective, to operate in smoothly. I think I'm a lot more open to something at a federal level at some point, rather than a big patchwork of city-level or state-level regulation. Now, it depends on exactly what we're talking about. There might be specific domain, and context, and application-specific regulations that might make sense in some state and not another, but in general, from a first principles level at least, I think that would probably not be desirable.A second regulatory concern — and maybe this is dissipating as policy makers learn more, especially at the federal level, maybe, learn more about AI — is that, at least initially, it seems to me that whatever your policy idea was for social media, or about content moderation or what have you, you just kind of took that policy framework and applied it to AI because that was what you had. You pulled that baby right off the shelf. Are we still seeing that, or are people beginning to think, “This is its own thing, and my ideas for social media may be fine for social media, but I need to think differently about AI”? Obviously the technology is different; also, I think both the risks and potential rewards are very different.Yeah, totally. I think that has been an issue. Now, I wouldn't say that's the case for everyone. There's been some groups and some institutions doing some very careful work that really think about AI, and AGI, and so on in careful, more calibrated ways; but also I've seen quite a lot of reports where you could have easily imagined the same text being about social media platforms, or some kind of other policy issue, or blockchain, or something just being repurposed for AI. And there's a lot of stuff out there that's just very high level, and it's hard to disagree with at a high level, but it's far harder to apply and look at from an operational or practical perspective.So I've been seeing quite a lot of that; however, I think over time, the field is maturing more and more, and you're seeing better thinking around AI, what it really is, what's appropriate at the model level versus at the application level and the existing landscape of laws and regulation and how these might apply as well, which is often that's something that's forgotten, or you have lots of academics coming in and just trying to re-regulate everything from first principles, and then you're like, “Well, there's tort law, and there's this and that over there.” You got to do your gap analysis first before coming out with all this stuff.But I think we are seeing the field of AI governance and policy maturing in that space, and I expect it to continue, but I still, of course, see a lot of bad heuristics and poor thinking here, and particularly an underestimation of the benefits of AI and AGI. I think there's a tendency to always think of the worst for everything, and it's necessary, you need to do that too, but few are really internalizing how significant AGI would be for growth, for welfare, and for solving a lot of the issues that we've been talking about in the first place.The Conservative Futurist: How To Create the Sci-Fi World We Were PromisedAGI: “if” or “when”? (15:44)Is AGI an “if” issue, or is it a “when” issue, and if it's a “when,” when? And I say this with the caveat that predictions are difficult, especially about the future.In my mind, it's definitely a “when” question. I see no real strong reason why it would be an “if,” and that being completely impossible. And there's been many, many, many examples over the last 10 years of people saying, “Well, this is not possible with neural networks,” and then 10 minutes later, it is proven to be possible. So that's a recurring theme, and that may not be sufficient to think that AGI is feasible and possible, but I'm pretty confident for a variety of reasons. About AGI, by the way, I think there's an excellent paper by Morris and others on Levels of AGI [for] Operationalizing Progress on the Path of AGI, and I think it's a very good paper to [frame one's thinking about AGI].And that goes back to one point I made earlier in that, at some point, you'll have systems that will be capable of quite a lot of things and can do probably anything that your average human can do, starting at least virtually, remotely, to start with, and eventually to the physical world, but I think they'll be capable in that sense. Now, there's a difference between these systems being capable in an individual lab setting or something and then them being actually deployed and used in industrial processes, commercial applications, in ways that are productive, add value, create profits, and so on, and I think there's a bit of a gap here. So I don't think we'll have a day where we'll wake up and say, “Oh, that's it, today we have AGI.” I think it'll be more of a kind of blurry spectrum, but gradually I think it'll be harder and harder people to deny that we have reached AGI, and as this stuff gets integrated into production systems, I think the effects on growth and the economy will speak for themselves.As to when exactly, I would think that, at least the capabilities, I would expect that in the next five years you could easily see a point where people could make a very confident claim that, yeah, we've got systems now that are AGI-level. They're generally capable, and they are pretty competent, or even expert-level to at least 90th percentile of skilled adults, and then the challenge will be then operationalizing that and integrating that into a lot of systems. But in my mind, it's definitely not an “if,” and I would say the next five to 10 years is the kind of relevant period I have in mind, at least. It could be longer, and I think the tech community has a tendency to sometimes over-index, particularly on the R&D side.AI and national security (18:21)Do you have any thoughts, and maybe you don't have any thoughts, about the notion that, as perhaps AGI seems closer, and maybe the geopolitical race intensifies, that this becomes more of a national security issue, and the government takes a greater role, and maybe the government makes itself a not-so-silent partner with tech companies, and it really becomes almost like a Manhattan Project kind of deal to get there first. Leopold Aschenbrenner wrote this very long, very long paper — is that an issue that you have any thoughts on? Is it something that you discuss, or does it seem just science fictional to you?Yeah, I do do a lot of thinking on that, and I've read Leopold's report, and I think there's a lot of good things in there. I don't necessarily agree with everything. I think things like security are really critical, I think thinking about things like alignment, and so on, is important. One thing I really agree with with Leopold's report that I'm glad he emphasized was the need to secure and cement liberal democracy, “the free world must prevail” kind of thing. I think that is indeed true, and people tend to underestimate the implication on that front. Now, what that looks like, what that means and requires in practice is not fully clear to me yet. I think people talk about a Manhattan Project, but there are many other potential blueprints or ways to think about that. There could be just normal procurement partnerships, there could be different models for this. At some point, something like that could be defensible, but it's very hard to predict that in advance, given particularly. . . well, how hard it is to predict anything with AI to start with. And secondly, there's loads of trade-offs with all these different options, and some might be a lot better than others, so I think certainly more work might be needed there. But, in principle, the idea doesn't seem completely crazy or science fiction to me.Chatbot advice (20:15)You recently posted on X that you were baffled at how many people don't use these language models or chatbots daily. I think a lot of people don't know what they would use them for. Do you have any recommendations for ways that people who are not in your line, who are not coders, that people can use them? Do you use them in ways that are applicable to the way regular people might use them?Yeah, I think so, and under the post, I gave a few examples of how I use it. Now admittedly, most of these wouldn't be something that anyone would do, but I thought about this last weekend when I was seeing my parents and I was trying to get them to understand what Claude or Gemini is and how to think about it, what kind of questions are worth asking, and what kind of questions are not worth asking, and it's very hard to come up with a very crisp way of sharing these intuitions. I think the first piece of advice I'd give is probably to just take one of these models and have a very long conversation with it about some sort of topic, like try to poke holes, try to contradict, and I think that starts giving you maybe a few better intuitions about what this can do, as opposed to just treating it as some sort of question-and-answer Oracle-type search engine, which I think is not the right use case.That is probably the most unsatisfying way to look at it, and just treat it as a better Google search engine. I mean really that sort of conversational, curious aspect, rather than saying like, “Find me a link.” “Find me a link” isn't a great use.Exactly, and people will often do that. We'll do a thing, we'll get some incorrect answer, or hallucination, or whatever, and then we'll say, “Oh, these things are not good, they're not accurate,” and we'll stop using it, and to me, that is just crazy. It is very fundamentally incurious, and I think there's ways of using them and thinking of them that is very useful. So what have I done recently? I'm trying to think of an example. . .I had some papers that I couldn't understand very well, and I would just ask it for better analogies, explanations, try to dig into certain concepts and ideas and just play around with them until the insights and intuitions were easier for me to internalize and understand. And I think you could do that at different levels, and regular people also want to understand things, so I think that might be potentially an example. But the very first thing I would do is simply long, protracted conversations to really get a sense of how far the model can really go, and then, as you do that, you'll find things that are a bit more creative than, “Can you please rewrite this email for me? Can you find typos?” or “Can you fill in my tax report?” or something. I think one way a friend used it — and of course, there are obvious limitations to that, get a lawyer and everything — but he had a legal contract that someone sent to him, and he couldn't afford a lawyer straight away, so he just said, “Can you help me find potential issues and errors in here? Here's who I am in this kind of contract. Here's what I'm concerned with.” And it's a first starting point. It can be useful. It gives you interesting insights. It doesn't mean it replaces a lawyer straight away, but it is one potential interesting way that everyday people could use.Faster, Please! is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fasterplease.substack.com/subscribe

While it's difficult to track how many people with cancer do not seek treatment, the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) conducted a study a few years ago that indicated about 9.2% of patients receive no first course of treatment.This could be for many reasons, including fear or disbelief in traditional or corporate medicine, alternative treatments that stay off the statistics, or they just say “fuck it” and decide to enjoy the time they have left the best they can.But what if you're diagnosed with cancer and seeing an oncologist just doesn't fit into your plan?This was Deb Krier.Deb was raised in a small town as the only child of a father who worked most of the time and was uninvolved to the point that he was vaguely aware the family had a bank account, and a mother who was the secretary at the local doctor's office. Their marriage may have been what we today call a “female-led relationship” – her mother ran everything and insisted on making every decision.This brought out two traits in Deb – it made her a perfectionist and perhaps a bit of a control freak, and it also made her very independent and insistent on having control over her own life.She went to college, started a business, and in her 30s got married. They lived in Denver until her husband got transferred to Atlanta. Because they don't have kids and otherwise are independent people, the move wasn't that hard. They planted stakes in Atlanta and things went on. Hell, everything seemed fine.But FINE is a 4-Letter Word.A routine mammogram revealed something, but it was minor and easily treatable. Since it didn't seem urgent, Deb didn't exactly rush to the oncologist – actually, it wasn't until months later, once the cancer had spread and things got serious, that she began treatment.The journey through cancer has taught Deb many lessons, including the importance of delegation in her business, how to assert her autonomy and retain her choice as she goes through treatment, and a long quest through which she has discovered a new meaning and definition for the concept of death.For a while, her mother moved in to help with care, which led to arguments because Deb, her mother, and her husband fought over who was in charge. It was a huge deal just to persuade her mother to leave when she was no longer needed.So, how is Deb doing? How did this inspire her to create her venture, Trying Not to Die, which works with cancer patients showing them how to LIVE? We're about to find out.Deb's hype song is “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten.Resources:Deb Krier's website: https://tryingnottodie.live/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahkrier/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465660477225232 Also check out our episode, Replacing Fine with F*ck Off! with P.J. Roscoe which includes a theme related to something Deb and I discussed.Invitation from Lori:Now, let me mention that in my special guide, 5 Easy Ways to Start Living the Sabbatical Life, you can discover, step-by-step, how you can stop settling for “fine” and look at your life with a fresh set of eyes. Even if, like many people in today's high-speed world, you're not in a...

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On today's episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions we are joined by Deb Krier.  Herjourney through the world of cancer has been profoundly shaped by her past experiences. Years ago, she worked for an oncologist, a remarkable man whose approach to cancer care was far ahead of his time. This experience greatly influenced her perspective and decisions when she faced her own cancer diagnosis in 2015. The oncologist's recent passing saddened me, but his forward-thinking philosophy continues to inspire her. Additionally, her work with the American Cancer Society provided her with valuable knowledge, which came into play when she was diagnosed. When she was diagnosed, the initial discovery was calcification, detected by a mammogram, and not a lump or bump. These tiny spots, smaller than grains of salt, led to further tests and a stage zero cancer diagnosis. While the situation was concerning, it wasn't immediately alarming. However, subsequent tests revealed that the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes, necessitating a more aggressive approach. Her journey included biopsies, MRIs, and eventually, a double mastectomy. Throughout this process, she chose to follow traditional treatments but also did extensive research to make informed decisions. This experience taught me the importance of being proactive and knowledgeable about one's own health.Despite facing multiple complications, including septic shock and the loss of part of her digestive system, she persevered. Her approach to treatment, including a decision against reconstructive surgery, was guided by thorough research and personal comfort. She also embraced a mindset focused on living fully despite my health challenges. This philosophy was reinforced by the memory of her oncologist and his emphasis on the power of the mind. Ultimately, her experiences led her to create an organization dedicated to helping others navigate similar journeys. Trying Not to Die Live embodies the principle of living life to the fullest, regardless of the obstacles, a lesson she has come to cherish deeply.Discovery: Deb finds a lump in her breast during a routine self-examination, a moment that sets off a series of medical appointments and tests.Diagnosis: After undergoing a mammogram, ultrasound, and biopsy, she receives the diagnosis of breast cancer, a moment marked by shock and fear.Treatment: She embarks on a rigorous treatment plan, which includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, each phase presenting its own set of challenges and side effects.Support: Throughout her journey, she relies on a strong support system of family, friends, and healthcare professionals, whose encouragement and assistance prove invaluable.Resilience: Despite the physical and emotional toll, she demonstrates remarkable strength and resilience, finding hope and determination to fight and ultimately survive the disease.----Looking to learn more about Deb?  Maybe you want her to speak at your next event or you want to listen to her podcast after you finish this one, just head on over to her website and you can find all the information that you need: https://debkrier.com/----Grab my book A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 ----Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. For more information about products and services discussed in this podcast, please visit www.integrativecancersolutions.com. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com.

When her country called, she answered. Mae Krier is a real-life Rosie the Riveter who, at just 17, left home to work in a factory and help her country during World War II. The trailblazer and Congressional Gold Medal recipient shares her journey with Sophia, which spans the Great Depression, living through 17 American Presidents and contributing to the war effort by building bombers for Boeing during WWII. It's a riveting story from a member of the greatest generation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Key Questions(01:15) How did you come to where you are today? Like, I know you've had a lot of bumps in the road. It sounds like.(03:55) So this is like, your 33 surgeries later. This is your second cancer, but your chipper. Like, was it. Was it always that way or...?(11:38) How do you get in front of those people?(12:33) Do you post on social media?(14:01) So what are a couple big goals that you have in the next year or two?(16:58) And how would that affect your business?(18:50) What's the best advice that you have ever received?(20:41) You have these seven courageous stepsCan you tell us about them?(30:32) Is there anything that you wanted to touch on that we haven't talked about yet.(30:55)  I know you've given us your handles a few times, but where can we go to learn more about you and what you've done?.Show NotesEpisode Title: Living Life with Purpose: Navigating Cancer with Deb KrierIntroduction: Welcome to Entrepreneur Conundrum with Virginia Purnell, where growing entrepreneurs share how they get visible online. In this episode, Virginia speaks with Deb Krier about her journey of empowerment and resilience in the face of a cancer diagnosis.Episode Summary: Deb Krier, a coalition builder and warrior, shares her inspiring story of facing stage four triple positive breast cancer and thyroid cancer diagnoses. Despite the challenges, Deb is rewriting the playbook on living with cancer, advocating for empowerment and support for those navigating similar journeys.Key Points:Diagnosis and Complications: Deb's journey began with a routine mammogram in 2015, leading to a diagnosis of stage four breast cancer. Despite numerous complications and surgeries, including the removal of her thyroid gland, Deb remains resilient and positive.Empowerment and Advocacy: Drawing from her background working with cancer patients and her entrepreneurial spirit, Deb is on a mission to empower individuals facing cancer. She emphasizes the importance of embracing one's inner warrior, building a supportive tribe, and amplifying voices.Supporting Employees and Businesses: Deb assists businesses in navigating the challenges of supporting employees with cancer diagnoses. She addresses legal considerations, the importance of empathy, and strategies for fostering a supportive workplace culture.Practical Support Tips: Deb offers practical advice for supporting someone with cancer, including being specific in offers of help, respecting boundaries, and staying connected through simple gestures like text messages or scheduled check-ins.Personal Insights:Attitude and Resilience: Deb highlights the significance of attitude in facing cancer, echoing advice from her oncologist that 99% of a cancer diagnosis is in one's head. She emphasizes the power of positivity and resilience in navigating the journey.Building a Supportive Community: Through her "Trying Not to Die Live" initiative and digital platforms, Deb fosters a supportive community for individuals facing cancer, providing practical assistance and emotional support.Learning from Experience: Deb shares personal anecdotes and insights gained from her own journey, including the importance of specific offers of help, the value of companionship during walks, and the need for respectful communication and empathy.Conclusion: Deb Krier's journey exemplifies strength, resilience, and the power of community in facing life's challenges. By advocating for empowerment, empathy, and practical support, Deb inspires individuals and businesses to navigate the complexities of cancer with courage and compassion. Join us next time for more insights on navigating the entrepreneurial journey.Deb Krierhttps://tryingnottodie.live/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465660477225232LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahkrier/Virginia PurnellFunnel & Visibility SpecialistDistinct Digital Marketing(833) 762-5336virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.comwww.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

Deb Krier [pronounced krear] is a coalition builder and warrior who is rewriting the playbook on how to L.I.V.E. with cancer. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Triple Positive Breast Cancer in 2015 and then diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2023, she is on a mission to ensure that we are no longer “fine” with cancer. Her goal is to empower those dealing with cancer to embrace their inner Warrior so that they can build a tribe, energize their voices, and expand their choices. Deb founded Wise Women Communications, LLC (WWC), an award-winning, full- service public relations and marketing firm. She hosts the podcast The Business Power Hour™, which began over 10 years ago and is nearing 900 episodes. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Deb is a member of the South Cobb Business Association, the Marietta Business Association and the West Cobb Business Association. She serves as a co-chapter leader for the Atlanta Chapter of the CU-Boulder Alumni Association and is on the Dean's Executive Committee for CU's College of Arts & Sciences. She has an MBA degree with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Colorado and an MS in communications management from Colorado State University. Website: https://tryingnottodie.live/ Social Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahkrier/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465660477225232 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sweetestlittlelife/message

I had an enlightening conversation with Deb Krier, founder of TryingNotToDie.Live. In 2015, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 triple-positive breast cancer, followed by a diagnosis of thyroid cancer in 2023. She's a true warrior who embraces life's challenges with resilience. Here's some of the key points we discussed: - Deb's journey with cancer, from diagnosis to becoming an advocate. - Her transition from college to entrepreneurship, emphasizing self-reliance and decision-making. - The courage to use her voice in business and challenge limiting beliefs, despite facing criticism. - Insights on cancer treatment options, from traditional methods to alternative approaches like nutrition and meditation. - Embracing reality, living with terminal illness and finding purpose through values and strengths. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about resilience, empowerment, and living life to the fullest.   Deb Krier's Website: https://tryingnottodie.live/. Deb's Podcast: The Business Power Hour Social Links: LinkedIn Facebook

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Here's what to expect on the podcast:How can you cultivate resilience and strength while battling cancer?Some healthy ways for individuals with cancer to cope with feelings of sadness and grief.What are some practical ways to provide support to a loved one diagnosed with cancer?Empowering cancer patients to shift their mindsets and find joy.And much more! About Deb:Deb Krier [pronounced krear] is a coalition builder and warrior rewriting the playbook on how to L.I.V.E. with cancer. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Triple Positive Breast Cancer in 2015 and then diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2023, she is on a mission to ensure that we are no longer “fine” with cancer. Her goal is to empower those dealing with cancer to embrace their inner Warrior so that they can build a tribe, energize their voices, and expand their choices.Businesses that have employees on this journey often have many questions regarding how they can support the employee. In addition to Federal and State laws that apply, it's also important to have empathy in a difficult situation. It's also important to know how to deal with co-workers, clients, and business associates during this time. Deb works with businesses to help them navigate these challenges. As an unlikely cancer survivor, she experienced the disconnection and despair of a system where cancer is the star of the show while people with cancer are watching silently from the sidelines. Now, she is using her experience and expertise to kill cancer with honesty, communication, and collaboration. She advocates for everyone involved, from the cancer Warrior to their friends and families, and even the medical personnel who support them. The narrative for those dealing with cancer must change. These Warriors should never have to face their journey alone.It's time to build unwavering tribes rooted in selflessness and community support.Deb founded Wise Women Communications, LLC (WWC), an award-winning, full-service public relations and marketing firm. She hosts the podcast The Business Power Hour™, which began over 10 years ago and is nearing 900 episodes. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Deb is a member of the South Cobb Business Association, the Marietta Business Association, and the West Cobb Business Association. She serves as a co-chapter leader for the Atlanta Chapter of the CU-Boulder Alumni Association and is on the Dean's Executive Committee for CU's College of Arts & Sciences. She has an MBA degree with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Colorado and an MS in communications management from Colorado State University. Connect with Deb Krier!Website: https://tryingnottodie.live/Email: deb@debkrier.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465660477225232/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahkrier/The Business Power Hour Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-power-hour-with-deb-krier/id642539481 Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://hairhealthvitality.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candice.snyderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicesny17/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ICAN Institute: https://vl729.isrefer.com/go/mindandbody/PassionPurpose22/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/

Dr. Dale Krier is a born and raised New Yorker. She freed herself from the East Coast and moved to Colorado for undergrad when she was 18, graduated from CSU in 1987, and then moved back east to be closer to her mom after graduation. She worked for 10 years at a brick-and-mortar practice. When the practice was sold to a corporation, she quit the next day. Dale started Creature Comforts Mobile practice in 1997 with a Dodge truck. She transitioned her practice during Covid to providing 98% end-of-life care. Topics covered in this episode: Travel, Yoga, and Retreats Speaking with children during end-of-life appointments  How Dr. Dale provides comfort for her clients with beautiful gifts Grief support  Pet Acoustics and music emergencies Dr. Dale's experience with the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference! Links and Resources: Visit the Creature Comforts website to learn more about Dr. Dale Krier Find Creature Comforts: In Home Pet Hospice & Euthanasia on Facebook Dr. Eve's Mobile Magic Hot Chocolate from Episode 54: Part 1

Dr. Dale Krier is a born and raised New Yorker. She freed herself from the east coast and moved to Colorado for undergrad when she was 18, graduated from CSU in 1987, and then moved back east to be closer to her mom after graduation. She worked for 10 years at a brick-and-mortar practice. When the practice was sold to a corporation, she quit the next day. Dale started Creature Comforts Mobile practice in 1997 with a Dodge truck. She discovered the beauty of in home euthanasia practice, joined IAAHPC, and became certified in hospice and palliative care in 2017. COVID was the smokescreen that allowed her to transition her non-end-of-life care clients & patients to other veterinarians. She is currently 98% end-of-life care and 2% A+ clients that she still works with. She is currently in the process of transitioning to working 3 weeks a month and playing one week a month.  Topics covered in this episode: Dr. Dale's journey to starting her house call practice How a Dodgen Truck helped her leave a long-term job that was sold to a corporation How Covid helped Dr. Dale pivot to end-of-life care   The pros and cons of owning a mobile clinic End-of-life care  Getting creative with advertising your mobile practice Boundaries and the freedom of house call practices on the road Deciding what to charge for your time and services  Links and Resources: Visit the Creature Comforts website to learn more about Dr. Dale Krier Find Creature Comforts: In Home Pet Hospice & Euthanasia on Facebook Dr. Dale's writing, “Life Has Moments That Take Your Breath Away” Life has moments that take your breath away. When I was 12 years old my father died at work. I never got to say goodbye, never got to see him, never got to say “I love you” one last time. My perfect life was shattered in an instant with a knock on the door. The police officer stated that my dad had a heart attack and passed before the paramedics arrived. Everything afterward was a blur. Phone calls, family, tears, sadness, denial, anger, helplessness, hugs, guilt, a funeral. Kind people making caring comments that couldn't take the sadness away. My mother struggled with her own loss. I was left to figure things out. Routines helped. Back to school and my life. Friends, teachers, and family didn't know what to say, so they said nothing. All assumed that if I was doing well in school I must be okay. Time went on. Life choices were made. I wanted to become a veterinarian. Not a common goal for a woman in the 1970”s. My awkwardness with human relationships drew me to the animals. I was shy around people but always felt an inner peace snuggling with a kitty or playing with a dog. Animals made me feel alive and loved. Veterinary school was beyond challenging mentally, emotionally, and physically. The demands of the curriculum were relentless. The love of the animals was always the reward. Restoring health to a sick, helpless creature is a joy beyond words. My years in training were spent honing my diagnostic and surgical skills to prepare me for the business world. Four years of veterinary school flew by and I moved 2000 miles across the country to start the next chapter of my life closer to family. My first job as a veterinarian lasted for 10 years. My mentors were seasoned veterinarians who shared their advice, experience, and support. I grew secure in my skills and enjoyed the challenges that my career provided. Every day was different. Nothing was ever truly routine. I would never know what surprise awaited me beyond exam room door number one. Was it a cute kitty or a snarling dog, a happy or crying pet owner, a routine vaccine appointment, or an emergency hit by car? There has never been a moment where I didn't believe I was doing important work. One day I was called into the practice owner's office and told that the business had been sold. My employers would be moving on in their lives and the practice was now owned by a corporation. Something inside me died that day. Once again my perfect family was shattered. That night I discussed the change of circumstance with my husband. I had always fantasized about operating a house call practice. As a child, I spent hours reading James Herriot's books and dreaming about life as a house call veterinarian. Helping pets and their people in their home environments was a life dream. Five months later Creature Comforts Mobile Veterinary Clinic was born. The day-to-day craziness of operating a small animal mobile veterinary clinic is challenging, emotional, chaotic, tiring, and beyond rewarding. At the end of the day it always comes back to the love of the animal and making a difference in someone's life. Families who can't get their cat in a carrier, cats who get violently ill on the car ride to the animal hospital, dogs who tremble with anxiety or growl with aggression. People don't just call to make an appointment, they call to tell their pet's story. Many procedures overlap in traditional vs house call medicine but the one that tweaked my thinking the most was the requests for end-of-life care. A faltering voice on the other end of the phone, sometimes silence intermixed with sobs. I learned to recognize these calls for what they were. A pet owner reaching out to a stranger asking for help to provide a gentle goodbye to a beloved family member. All veterinarians are trained to perform the euthanasia procedure but few get to experience the calmness and peacefulness that comes with attending to a pet in the comfort of home. Caring for the human and 4-legged family with dignity, respect, and privacy is truly my calling. People are placed in our path for a reason. After completing Reiki Level 1 and Level 2 certification classes it seemed like the stars were aligning for me. I found myself in polite conversation with a colleague sitting next to me at a veterinary conference. She expressed to me that she had recently opened an end-of-life and hospice care mobile practice. She ignited something in me that I had been contemplating for quite a long time. My research led me to a relatively new group of veterinarians offering end-of-life services only for their furry patients. This is my vision, my passion. I love being able to provide validation, information, options, hugs, and support to families in crisis. I love being able to walk families through an overwhelmingly tough choice and come out on the other side acknowledging that the right decisions were made. No veterinarian starts out on their career path with the goal of helping pets die. Quite frankly, we spend all our energy and training trying to save lives. Exams, laboratory work, x-ray, ultrasound, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation treatment, all with the hope of saving a life. Veterinary school does not prepare us well for the psychology of dying. Emotions are raw, the sadness is palpable and the connections to one's pet runs deep. Death does not have to be something we fear. It can take place in a respectful way with food and music and candles and stories and hugs and tears. Tears of sadness mixed with tears of relief that our friends are no longer suffering. I am deeply honored when families reach out to me and ask for my help to provide a peaceful farewell. I have spent the last 45 years missing my father and wondering if he would be proud of the person I have become. I now know that the passion I bring to my work is due to the lessons I have received from loving and honoring the man I know he was. He gives me strength to provide support to my clients and walk beside them each step of the way as they say goodbye to a beloved friend. Many of these families I will never meet again, yet the moments that we shared will never be forgotten. “ My pet is old and his body is not cooperating with his mind and he has become a shadow of who he once was. I need to consider what life he has left and if I should be letting him go to be pain-free.” client's comment   The House Call Vet Academy links: Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course  Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison  Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call, mobile, & concierge vets Get House Call Vet swag! Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference Music: In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. Thank you to our sponsors! Chronos This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel  

Step into a life redefined by resilience as we explore the profound journey of living with cancer. Join our uplifting conversation with Deb Krier on embracing life with a cancer diagnosis and the transformative power of kindness. Be inspired by stories that offer a fresh perspective on living life with courage and resilience as you tune in!Key Takeaways To Listen ForA warrior's insights into the experience of living life with cancerWhy it's crucial to have support on your medical journeyHow does a cancer diagnosis shift your priorities and approach in life?Actionable tips to uplift and assist othersEffective ways to comfort individuals facing a cancer diagnosisResources Mentioned In This EpisodeI Love LucyMadea Goes to JailAbout Deb KrierDeb is a podcast host, LinkedIn strategist, and a cancer coalition builder and warrior. Following her 2015 diagnosis with Stage 4 Triple Positive Breast Cancer, she's determined to challenge the status quo, rejecting a passive acceptance of cancer's impact on individuals. Through her personal journey, she advocates for defeating cancer through honesty, communication, and collaboration. She strives to create coalitions that prioritize selflessness and societal support among those dealing with cancer. Deb supports fellow cancer warriors in building strong support tribes, empowering them through their unique journeys. She is dedicated to fostering collaboration with physicians and care providers, emphasizing the importance of being trusted members of each warrior's support tribe. Her overarching goal is to shift the focus from treating cancer to treating the person, believing that such an approach guarantees victory, regardless of the final results.Connect with Deb Website: Deb Krier | tryingnottodie.LIVEPodcast: The Business Power Hour with Deb Krier | Apple Podcasts and SpotifyLinkedIn: Deborah ("Deb") KrierFacebook: Deb KrierX: @debkrierEmail: deb@debkrier.com Connect With UsMaster your context with real results leadership training!To learn more, visit our website at www.greatsummit.com.For tax, bookkeeping, or accounting help, contact Dr. Nate's team at www.theincometaxcenter.com or send an email to info@theincometaxcenter.com.Follow Dr. Nate on His Social MediaLinkedIn: Nate Salah, Ph.DInstagram: @natesalah Facebook: Nate SalahTikTok: @drnatesalahClubhouse: @natesalah

Here's what to expect on the podcast:What emotions are commonly experienced by individuals upon learning about their cancer diagnosis?How can one offer emotional support to a cancer patient without being intrusive or overwhelming?What common phrases or comments should be avoided when speaking to a person with cancer?How can being part of cancer support groups help people with cancer feel better emotionally, and what benefits do patients get from joining these groups?And much more! About Deb:Deb Krier [pronounced krear] is a coalition builder and warrior who is rewriting the playbook on how to live with cancer. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Triple Positive Breast Cancer in 2015 and then diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2023, she is on a mission to ensure that we are no longer “fine” with cancer. Her goal is to empower those dealing with cancer to embrace their inner Warrior so that they build a tribe, energize their voices, and expand their choices.Businesses who have employees on this journey often have many questions regarding how they can support the employee. In addition to Federal and State laws that apply, it's also important to have empathy in a difficult situation. It's also important to know how to deal with co-workers, clients, and business associates during this time. Deb works with businesses to help them navigate these challenges.Deb founded Wise Women Communications, LLC (WWC), an award-winning, full-service public relations and marketing firm. She hosts the podcast The Business Power Hour™, which began over 10 years ago and is nearing 900 episodes. Connect with Deb Krier!Website: https://tryingnottodie.live/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahkrier/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465660477225232Cancer Survivors Network: https://csn.cancer.org/ Connect with Kamie Lehmann!Website: https://www.kamielehmann.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kamie.lehmann.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shesinvinciblepodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamie-lehmann-04683473National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/Get your Podcast on IMDB: https://imdb.failureguy.com/submitpodcastkamieLearn more about how to minimize the emotional side effects of cancer: https://adventurefound.org/

Deb Krier is a LinkedIn Strategist, social media advisor, and professional speaker. For more than 10 years, she has work with professionals to optimize their use of LinkedIn. As the founder of Wise Women Communications, a full-service marketing agency, she sees LinkedIn as a vital marketing tool for professionals at any level. Throughout her career, Deb has worked with corporations and nonprofit organizations developing and maximizing their marketing and public relations efforts. But, senior executives often don't see themselves as something that needs marketed. Drawing on her experience in working for small businesses, one of the largest corporations in the world, the nonprofit realm and as an entrepreneur, she demonstrates how LinkedIn is a strategic tool that enables everyone to improve their business, whether large or small, and create an impressive personal brand. With more than 20 years of experience, Deb has a Master's Degree in Marketing as well as a Master's Degree in Communication Management. She has the experience and knowledge to help busy executives make an impact with their LinkedIn Profiles.

In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the topic of suicide prevention, shedding light on the current landscape and envisioning the changes we yearn to witness. Suicide prevention is not just a topic for one day—it's an ongoing conversation that demands our attention, understanding, and collective action. Join us as we navigate through the present state of suicide prevention efforts and explore the profound shifts we aspire to witness in the future. Through candid discussions, we'll uncover the progress that has been made, the challenges that persist, and the pathways to creating a society where mental health is nurtured and valued. Whether you're someone personally impacted by this issue, a mental health advocate, or someone eager to be part of the solution, this episode is for you. Let's come together to delve into the crucial dialogue surrounding suicide prevention, raising awareness, erasing stigma, and creating a future where every individual feels heard, supported, and understood. Tune in and be a part of the journey toward a world where hope shines brighter than despair. --- Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/normalizetheconversation/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/normalizetheconversation/support