Podcasts about layers

Today we're joined by returning guest Joshua Thayer, permaculture designer, author, and founder of Native Sun Gardens in California. Joshua has helped communities across the U.S. and abroad design food forests that restore ecology and produce abundance. His new book, California Food Forests: Feeding the Future, distills decades of hands-on design into practical steps anyone can use—no matter where they live.Whether you're in a Mediterranean climate, drought-prone region, or temperate landscape, Joshua brings strategies to help you turn your yard, homestead, or urban lot into a resilient, stacked, biodiverse food forest.• What is Permaculture?Joshua breaks down permaculture as “applied ecology”—designing edible and ecological systems that match the local site, climate, and natural patterns. In this episode we learn why permaculture is adaptive, not formulaic.• What Exactly Is a Food Forest?A food forest is more than an orchard. Joshua explains how layers—from canopy to shrubs to vines to roots to mycelium—work together to create resilience, fertility, pollinator habitat, and year-round harvests.• Stacking Functions & Vertical LayeringJoshua details:How to place tall trees on the north side in the Northern HemisphereHow vertical stacking lets you grow way more in small spacesWhy “meadow-style” mid-height diversity beats densely planting tall trees• The 7 Layers of a Food ForestWe explore the classic permaculture layers:Canopy treesSub-canopy treesShrubs & bramblesHerbaceous plantsGroundcoversRoot cropsVines & climbers(+ the mycelium layer!)Joshua shares examples of plant combinations that thrive together and create symbiotic relationships.• Mediterranean & Drought-Wise DesignLearn why California's Mediterranean climate is a perfect teacher for:Water-wise food productionSoils that need oxygen and drainageSelecting resilient varietiesPlanting drought-tolerant guildsJoshua also explains how these principles translated to a project in Virginia with soggy soil.• How to Start a Food Forest in 100 Square FeetJoshua's favorite entry point:Start with a 10×10 ft “tile”One main tree (like apple, plum, avocado)Two supporting plants (berries + herbs)Add soil-building ground covers and root cropsMake it simple, modular, repeatable.• Top Mistakes New Growers MakeJoshua shares the big ones:Not starting because the project feels too bigPlanting too denselyCreating too much shade too earlyIgnoring soil healthDesigning tall trees before establishing the mid-layerHe explains how “thinking like a meadow” helps avoid over-shading and keeps the system diverse and manageable.Get Joshua's New Book:California Food Forests: Feeding the Future — packed with design tips, plant guilds, AutoCAD templates, and practical maps to build your first 100-sq-ft food-forest module.Connect With Joshua:• Native Sun Gardens – Food forest design, consulting, and permaculture education -  

Life can feel complex. Self-awareness brings clarity and steadies your choices. Most of us only see the surface, missing deeper layers that explain our patterns. The five layers of self-awareness show who you are and why you act the way you do. They can strengthen relationships, sharpen decisions, and spark growth, building empathy and a clear sense of purpose. Ready to look closer? Learn the layers of self-awareness and use them in daily life. Name your thoughts and feelings, notice triggers, and link actions to values. Small checks add up.

Today, I interview Manya Gittel who lost her voice during a stroke and woke up to something far more unexpected than the crisis itself. She describes that moment as an inner awakening she didn't see coming, one that shifted her sense of who she was and how her voice lived inside her.Manya shares parts of her early life, shaped by her parents' history and the roles she learned to carry as a child. These patterns became so natural to her that she never questioned them, even as they influenced how she showed up in the world.What changed after the stroke is something she explains in a way that feels both surprising and deeply human. The way she describes that shift invites you to listen closely and wonder about the places where you too might be living from habit instead of truth.Today, Manya reflects on how that experience continues to shape her voice and her presence. Her story opens a rare conversation about authenticity, connection, and the moment a person realizes they have been further from themselves than they knew. It is an invitation to explore what happens when someone finally hears the voice they didn't know they lost.__________________Manya Gittel is a coach and trainer from South Africa who works with people around the world. Her background spans decades of facilitation, education, training programs, coaching, participatory theatre, and deep study of the Enneagram. She is known for helping people explore truth through voice, presence, and honest connection.Manya's work is rooted in meaningful engagement, both with oneself and with others. She brings a unique blend of insight and experience, shaped by training in both formal and informal settings and by the recognitions she has received for her commitment to personal growth and awareness.Recent life events have opened new layers in her understanding of authenticity and expression, and she now weaves those insights into her coaching. She continues to guide people toward a more grounded, truthful relationship with themselves and with the world around them.__________________Find Manya here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manyagittel/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KnocKnockCoaching/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/masteryofselfandrelationshipsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/manyagittelSupport the showI'm Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Colby Holtshouse, President and CEO of May Health.May Health is developing a minimally invasive ovarian ablation therapy designed to restore ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and PCOS-related infertility.Before May Health, Colby served as Global Medtech Commercial Lead at Organon, overseeing the worldwide launch of the Jada System following Organon's acquisition of Alydia Health, where she held roles including COO, Interim CEO, and VP of Marketing. She has also held leadership positions at Pelvalon, AccessClosure, Medtronic, and Guidant.In this discussion, Colby shares why early clinical evidence should be built in focused layers rather than oversized, all-at-once trials. She explains how a small, deliberate early launch can reveal the workflow nuances and real-world expectations no study ever captures. And she outlines why founders should define the raise first — and how clarity, preparation, and a deep understanding of strategic partners can dramatically accelerate the fundraising process.Before we dive into the discussion, I wanted to mention a few things:First, if you're into learning from medical device and health technology founders and CEOs, and want to know when new interviews are live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter.Second, if you want to peek behind the curtain of the world's most successful startups, you should consider a Medsider premium membership. You'll learn the strategies and tactics that founders and CEOs use to build and grow companies like Silk Road Medical, AliveCor, Shockwave Medical, and hundreds more!We recently introduced some fantastic additions exclusively for Medsider premium members, including playbooks, which are curated collections of our top Medsider interviews on key topics like capital fundraising and risk mitigation, and 3 packages that will help you make use of our database of 750+ life science investors more efficiently for your fundraise and help you discover your next medical device or health technology investor!In addition to the entire back catalog of Medsider interviews over the past decade, premium members also get a copy of every volume of Medsider Mentors at no additional cost, including the latest Medsider Mentors Volume VII. If you're interested, go to medsider.com/subscribe to learn more.Lastly, if you'd rather read than listen, here's a link to the full interview with Colby Holtshouse.

Rabbi Michael G. Holzman joins Mark Labberton to explore the formation of his Jewish faith, the pastoral realities of congregational life, and the multi-faith initiative he helped launch for the nation's 250th anniversary, Faith 250. He reflects on his early experiences of wonder in the natural world, the mentors who opened Torah to him, and the intellectual humility that shapes Jewish approaches to truth. Their conversation moves through the unexpected depth of congregational ministry, the spiritual and emotional weight of the pandemic, the complexities of speaking about God in contemporary Jewish life, and the role of cross-faith friendships. The episode concludes with Rabbi Holzman's reflections on how the suffering in Israel and Palestine reverberates among Jews and Muslims in America. Episode Highlights "I think we are desperately in need of ways to get Americans to agree that they're in the same community… simply by naming the Declaration of Independence as a piece of shared American scripture… we are inviting people and really challenging ourselves to think about the words in those documents seriously, and prayerfully." "My formation as a child was relatively non-theological… my mother just would sit there and say, 'Do you feel that wind?' And for me, knowing that it was in a national park mattered… being in such a grand and awesome space, under the enormity of the heavens." "The pursuit of truth with epistemic humility really became the cornerstone…if Moses wasn't allowed to see God's face, I'm never gonna see God's face—and yet we are all still pursuing what the meaning of this incredible text is." "I was a little bit unprepared… until you experience it as a pastor, you don't really understand the power of those things. That rootedness in this particular congregation gave me a sense of existential meaning that I didn't anticipate." "The thing that got me through that darkness was Saturday morning Torah study… just being there with the text and with these faces and these people… that to me was my path through the darkness." "When people are sitting over the text, the most palpable experience of God is this moment of understanding another human being… it's so vulnerable and it's so fleeting and it's so beautiful." "There is an experience happening on the ground of absolute suffering and horror on both sides… and there's a parallel experience happening for Jews and Muslims in America. It's powerful, spiritually powerful, emotionally powerful, and to people's core." Helpful Links and Resources Faith 250 https://www.faith250.org/ "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46550/the-new-colossus "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" by Frederick Douglass https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/what-to-the-slave-is-the-fourth-of-july/ "America the Beautiful" by Katherine Lee Bates https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/spotlight-primary-source/america-beautiful-1893 I and Thou, Martin Buber https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780684717258/i-and-thou About Rabbi Michael G. Holzman Rabbi Michael G. Holzman is the Senior Rabbi of Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation (NVHC), where he has served since 2010. His work focuses on spiritual formation, civic engagement, multi-faith partnership, and the cultivation of communities grounded in dignity, learning, and ethical responsibility. He founded the Rebuilding Democracy Project, which developed into Faith 250, a national multi-faith initiative preparing communities for the 250th anniversary of the United States through shared reflection on foundational American texts. He teaches and writes on Jewish ethics, civic life, and spiritual resilience. Show Notes Faith 250 American Scripture Faith 250 as a response to political despair and a way for clergy to exercise agency Four core American texts explored as shared scripture across faiths Intent to counter politicization of the 250th anniversary through spiritual depth Multi-faith relationships grounding the initiative in shared civic and moral concern Emphasis on clergy as conveners of spiritually safe, local containers for reading The Declaration, New Colossus, Frederick Douglass, and America the Beautiful as "scriptural" portals to civic meaning "American scripture" as a means of naming shared identity and shared community Jewish Formation and Torah Childhood shaped by nature, wonder, and ethical awareness rather than synagogue life Early encounters with the Everglades as formative experiences of spirit and awe Discovery of Torah study as a young adult across Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform settings Epistemic humility as a defining mark of Jewish study practice Pursuit of truth understood through the "through a glass darkly" frame of Moses Torah received "through the hand of Moses" as mediating truth and mystery Chevruta (paired study) as the engine of discovery, disagreement, and meaning Pastoral Life and Congregational Meaning Surprised by the depth of pastoral work: weddings, funerals, life-cycle passages Intimacy of congregational leadership as a source of meaning rather than tedium Congregational relationships forming an existential and vocational anchor The role of community support during family medical crises How decades-long pastoral presence shapes shared covenantal life Teaching 12- and 13-year-olds to encounter the text as spiritual practice The power of intergenerational relationships in spiritual resilience Pandemic and Spiritual Survival Early months of 2020 as a time of fear, isolation, and emotional strain Counseling families whose loved ones were dying without visitors Previous experience with depression creating early warning signals Telehealth therapy as a critical intervention Saturday morning Torah study on Zoom becoming the path through darkness Growth of the study community throughout the pandemic Predictable humor and shared reading as markers of communal stability Textuality, God-Language, and Jewish Hesitations Jewish discomfort speaking explicitly about God for theological and cultural reasons Layers of humility, anti-mysticism, differentiation from Christianity, and historical experience Sacredness and mystery of the scroll growing in the digital age Physicality of the Torah scroll attracting deeper attention and reverence Hebrew as a source of multivalent meaning, sonic power, and spiritual resonance Reading together as the most common encounter with God: understanding another's soul Pastoral awareness of individuals' life stories shaping group study dynamics Cross-Faith Devotion and Shared Honor Friendships with Muslim, Christian, and Hasidic leaders deepening spiritual insight Devotion in others sparking awe rather than defensiveness Disagreement becoming a site of connection rather than separation Devotion in other traditions prompting self-reflection on one's own commitments Stories of praying with and learning from ultra-Orthodox leaders Shared pursuit of truth across tradition lines as a form of civic and spiritual honor American religious diversity offering unprecedented exposure to sincere piety Israel, Gaza, and American Jewish Experience Suffering, fear, and horror experienced by Israelis and Palestinians Parallel emotional and spiritual pressures faced by Jews and Muslims in America Concern about political manipulation of community trauma Generational trauma and its transmission, including Holocaust-era family stories Emotional resonance of global conflict in local congregational life Distinction and connection between geopolitical realities and American spiritual experience Call to honor emotional realities across neighborhoods and communities Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.  

Stockport isn't just another mill town — it's stacked above rivers, beneath viaducts, and within tunnels. In this episode of Ye Olde Guide, we peel back the layers of its unique landscape and diverse industrial past, tracing how the town grew at the very start of the River Mersey. From hat-making heritage to vast underground air raid shelters, Stockport's story is one of hidden histories and overlooked treasures.In part 1 we will provide a historical overview of Stockport and then discuss is political and industrial history.  Look out for part 2 coming soon...Ye Olde Guide is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the heritage of England's towns and cities — not just the famous landmarks, but the places off the tourist trail that shaped communities and industries. Each episode explores a different location, blending vivid storytelling with historical insight to bring forgotten corners of the country to life. Whether you're a curious traveller, a history enthusiast, or simply love discovering the unexpected, join us as we journey through England's layered past.Send us a text

ITB's Eagles beat reporter Andrew DiCecco gives his insights from covering the Eagles on a daily basis.In this episode, he addresses various concerns about the Eagles and gives different perspectives to why the team is not performing well.

If you're curious about energy/magic then you need to meet Elizabeth Elenor. Elizabeth has experienced the essence of living beyond the matrix. From 3 shooting stars when asking for confirmation to meeting the love of her life in a fairytale encounter on the beach. Her maiden name, Payne and his Makepeace. Living in the realms of the extraordinary is what daily life is all about. Discovering the secrets of alchemy, she merged this knowledge with 27 years of being a healer to create The Ascendance Code and energetically align with her Higher Self Wisdom.

Are we ready for a world where everything is smart? Not just phones and apps, but buildings, robots, and delivery bots rolling down our streets?Windows ... doors ... maybe even towels. And don't forget your shoes.In this episode of TechFirst, I talk with Mat Gilbert, director of AI and data at Synapse, about physical AI: putting intelligence into machines, devices, and environments so they can sense, reason, act, and learn in the real world.We cover why physical AI is suddenly economically viable, how factories and logistics centers are already using millions of robots, the commercial race to build useful humanoids, why your home is the last frontier, and how to keep physical AI safe when mistakes have real-world consequences.In this episode:• Why hardware costs (lidar, batteries) are making “AI with a body” possible• How Amazon, FedEx, Ford, and others are already deploying physical AI at scale• The humanoid robot race: Boston Dynamics, Figure AI, Tesla, and more• Why home robots are so hard, and the “coffee test” for general humanoid intelligence• Physical AI in agtech, healthcare, and elder care• Safety, simulation, and why physical AI can't rely only on probabilistic LLMs• Human–robot teaming and how to build trust in messy, real-world environments• What we can expect by 2026 and beyond in service robots and smart spaces00:00 – Giving AI a body: why physical AI is becoming viable01:00 – Where we are today: factories, logistics, and Amazon's million robots03:30 – The software layer: coordinating robots, routing, and warehouse intelligence06:00 – Cloud vs edge AI: latency, cost, and why intelligence is moving to the edge10:00 – Humanoid robots: bets from Boston Dynamics, Figure AI, and Tesla14:00 – Home robots as the last frontier and the “coffee test” for generality17:00 – Beyond factories: agtech, carbon-killing farm bots, and healthcare use cases18:30 – Elder care, hospital robots, and amplifying human caregivers20:00 – Foundation models for robotics, simulation, and digital twins21:00 – Why physical AI safety is different from digital AI safety22:30 – Layers of safety, shutdown zones, and cyber-physical security risks24:30 – Human–robot teaming, trust, and communicating intent26:00 – What's coming by 2026: service robots, delivery bots, and smart spaces28:00 – Delivery robots, drones, and physical AI in everyday environments29:00 – Closing thoughts on living in a world full of physical AI

Winter bass fishing isn't about luck—it's about preparation and precision! Discover the game-changing strategies that separate successful winter anglers from those who stay home. Learn why choosing the right weather days matters more than any lure, how to identify high-percentage winter bass zones, and the exact slow-down techniques that trigger strikes in frigid water. Plus, critical safety gear and apparel tips that keep you comfortable and fishing longer when temperatures plummet. Master winter bass fishing with proven soft plastic presentations and location strategies that consistently produce trophy fish.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bass-cast-radio--1838782/support.Become a Patreon memebet now for less then a pack of worms you can support Bass Cast Radio as well as get each epsiode a day early & commercial free. Just click the link below. PATREON 

Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the Chiefs' upcoming matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, plus Ari Wolfe also stopped by to talk through some storylines from around the AFC West and the NFL as a whole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREAre you a law firm owner looking for advice on improving leadership? In this insightful episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson interviews  lawyer and leadership consultant Noel Bagwell about personal experiences of resilience and rebuilding after major life changes, the importance of trust and communication in business, and his unique subscription-based legal model. Noel shares his insight on the importance of trust in legal practice and in leadership consulting. Both involve building and maintaining relationships with coworkers, counterparts and clients. It is important to be mindful of how you structure your relationships with people and how you navigate conflict. If you can develop trusting relationships, you can be informal with how to do business. But, it is crucial to still create strong, formal contracts with clients to keep things professional. Noel and Tyson chat about how to build confidence in yourself and clients. The first thing in achieving this is to understand your own competence. Think about what you excel in and what your weaknesses are, especially if you struggle with imposter syndrome. You need to rethink your mindset as it relates to yourself and your abilities. If there are areas of your firm that you are not strong in, such as contracts or intake, take some time to figure out a strong path forward to implement that change.Take a listen!2:20 AI, Simulation Theory, and Faith5:56 Leadership Failures and Legal Problems9:50 Strength, Masculinity, and Resilience14:44 Parenting, Self-Defense, and Channeling Energy16:21 Coaching, Focus, and Positive Guidance18:14 Virtue, Competence, and Trust in Law 22:42 Work-Life Fusion and Authenticity 24:37 Preventing Overwhelm and Setting Expectations32:57 Flat Fee vs. Hourly Billing43:35 Competence, Confidence, and Identity 48:12 Layers of Identity and BeliefTune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Noel:Website Linkedin 

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. In this powerful, vulnerable, and deeply practical episode, Tanya walks listeners through the four layers of God's will—His sovereign will, moral (revealed) will, permissive will, and personal will. Blending biblical truth, real-life leadership experience, emotional honesty, and relatable stories, she helps Christian women understand how God guides, protects, and directs them in every season of life and leadership. This episode is especially for the woman who feels stuck, confused, discouraged, or at a crossroads—torn between roles, responsibilities, and desires. Tanya shares her personal journey of navigating a full-time leadership position, building her functional health coaching practice, and showing up well for her family… all while wrestling with questions about calling, timing, purpose, and spiritual clarity. Listeners will learn: The difference between God's sovereign will and His permissive will Why understanding God's moral/revealed will is key to personal direction How the Holy Spirit leads us step-by-step The role of Scripture, peace, wise counsel, and personal wiring in discernment Why spiritual “drift” leads to confusion—and how to reconnect The comforting truth that you cannot miss God's will when you walk with Him If you're a Christian woman in leadership looking for peace, direction, and clarity, this episode will refresh your soul and guide your next steps in faith.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.  

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The Jazz Session No.442 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in November 2025, featuring the “Layers” E.P. from 2023, by the jazz guitarist Julian Lage. TRACK LISTING: Mack the Knife - Frank Sinatra, w. Quincy Jones & His Orchestra; Over Hill, Over Dale - Cleo Laine; Groovin' High - Charlie Parker; Straight, No Chaser - Oscar Peterson; Missing Voices - Julian Lage; Mantra - Julian Lage; Au Right - George Duke; Pigling Bland - Soft Machine; Acupuncture Openings - Steve Coleman and the Council of Balance; San Lorenzo - Pat Metheny Group; Gladiolus Rag - Joshua Rifkin; Law Hill - Fergus MacCreadie; As Long As We're Together - Chuck Mangione; O Canto De Sereia - Flora Purim; Everything Helps - Julian Lage; This World - Julian Lage; Rapture of the Deep - Mark Lockheart; Ether - Let Spin; Silent Feet - Eberhard Weber Colours ; A Waltz - Sebastian Spanache Trio.

Jonathan Prescott talks about practicing deep gratitude during his visit to the Guemes Island Community Church. He uses Zen stories to show how we can be grateful not only for getting what we want, but also for noticing the unnoticed, and for getting what we don't want. The deepest layer of gratitude is when we learn to be grateful not just for 'things' but for our relationship to life as it is.

In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we sit down with Oliver Bennett, the founder of Layers, a managed marketplace reshaping how the world thinks about second-hand fashion and sustainability.Oliver opens up about his turbulent childhood, getting kicked out of home at 15, being bullied, and how those experiences shaped his rebellious, value-driven philosophy. Oliver shares why he believes in creating value, not chasing hustle culture.We Explore:Why second-hand clothing is a massive global industryKarachi's role as one of the largest second-hand clothing hubs in the worldThe dark realities of fast fashion exploitationWhy Pakistan's chaos is an advantage compared to the WestWhy he says he will never sell or exit LayersSocials:TBT's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings/⁠TBT's TikTok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@tbtbymuzamil⁠TBT's Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thoughtbehindthings⁠TBT Clips: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@tbtpodcastclips⁠Muzamil's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/⁠Muzamil's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzamilhasan/⁠Oliver's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverbennettlayers⁠Endeavor's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/endeavor-pakistan⁠Special thanks to Kickstart for providing us with the studio space.You can find out more about them at: ⁠https://kickstart.pk/⁠Credits:Executive Producer: Syed Muzamil Hasan ZaidiAssociate Producer: Saad ShehryarPublisher: Talha ShaikhEditor: Jawad Sajid

Episode #435: “There is a person behind every piece of policy,” says Nandar, a senior digital security expert at DigiSec Lab, reflecting on Myanmar's transformation into a digital prison since the 2021 military coup. Along with researcher and trainer Vox, journalist and consultant Myat, and political researcher Candle, they discuss how the junta's technological control has reshaped daily life, eroded freedom, and forced citizens to adapt in order to survive. Nandar, who leads digital safety training and emergency response, describes Myanmar's “digital siege” as an Internet that works but no longer grants freedom. Layers of control filter access, monitor behavior, and instill fear. Through deep packet inspection, metadata tracking, and the 2025 Cybersecurity Law, the state monitors every interaction and compels service providers to surrender data. The result, she explains, is not disconnection but silence—an online world where communication feels dangerous and self-censorship has become instinct. Journalists, activists, and youth face the worst effects, yet resistance endures in small, encrypted acts of persistence. Vox, a digital safety researcher, recalls how after the coup, blackouts became “Internet curfews,” and police raids and digital fear merged into everyday life. With no protection from global companies, he and others learned that tools like Signal or Telegram could not guarantee safety. Every conversation required verification; every contact might be compromised. Digital survival meant learning espionage tactics in civilian life. Years later, he says, surveillance has become total. What began as emergency control has evolved into permanent monitoring, leaving an entire generation living cautiously under a digital authoritarian state. Myat, a journalist and media consultant, says that while before the coup, Myanmar's independent press was expanding, after the coup, licenses were revoked, reporters jailed, and websites blocked. Exiled media outlets now depend on fragile networks inside the country. Online activity itself has become perilous: VPN use invites arrest, encryption offers no safety when authorities demand passwords, and surveillance reaches into every newsroom. Myat works to train journalists in digital hygiene and security awareness, yet she warns that technology alone cannot protect them. Financial collapse and fear have made survival uncertain, and she insists that the culture of safety—and courage—must now define journalism in Myanmar. Candle, a political researcher leading DigiSec's “Duty of Care” project, focuses on how scholars must adapt research ethics to extreme risk. Fieldwork, interviews, and data collection can expose both researchers and participants to danger, so her team developed a Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan for every project. Integrating encryption, anonymization, and storage security has become an ethical duty, not a technical choice. She explains that fear now shapes participation—many citizens decline interviews or refuse to share information. By embedding safety into research design, Candle argues, social inquiry itself becomes an act of protection as much as discovery. Together, their voices reveal a single truth: in Myanmar, speaking, writing, and researching have become acts of resistance sustained by vigilance and quiet resilience.

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What really goes into putting on a show? And… how's tour number 100 different than #1 (hint: fast food). Really, being on the road is an endurance sport, and Cal Kevany has the stories to tell!From his prolific TikTok channel to a show near you, enjoy this convo with this great guitarist! Dedication and passion. Get the energy up. Make these connections. Get the energy up. Have a good idea. Healthy snacks. Good moments. It's a beautiful thing. Build off that momentum. Over and over again. Palatable package. Connecting those dots. All through something. Feel so supported. Learning a shared language together. Get connected. A good technique. Get to different heights. Catching a special wavelength. Channel that in. A block of time. It gets easier. It can be pretty deep. Like an athletic endurance sport. Additional benefits. Layers together. Be very satisfying. That routine. Back on track. Recognize the cause and effect. Loop in. Begin again. Picking spots. Get there. Feel good. Picking the moments. The right kind of vibe. In the bag. Power creative juices. Fun to make. Think about finishing things. Help propel that as well. So fun. Hear those chords. Interesting and engaging. A depth. Switch to the bridge. Music people. Uplifting each other. Organize in those blocks. Learning about the form. Tone or feeling. Keep that happening. Supporting every song. Strategies. Super excited to talk about. The song structure and chords. The reality of the logistics. Finish songs. Show that flash. Out there. Mentally good. Riding the sine wave. A series of implied probabilities or directions. Chords movements. Call and response. One day. Make decisions. Figure that out. Focuses on listening to each other. To think about. A nice blend. Super balanced. Diatonic. A mental and visual roadmap. Participation. As the player. Extensions and interesting chords. Oh definitely. ✅For 30% off your first year of DistroKid to share your music with the world click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to this pod's blog on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive deeper dives on the regular

Episode 2 : “Grieving with Gratitude” allows us to see grief differently. Although when we think of grief, we think of the dark clouds that cast shadows over us. But what I would like you to do is understand that in your grief, you can also be thankful. Be thankful of the memories, as you come to accept your circumstances. With the holidays approaching it's vital to be intentionally sensitive to anyone who is grieving/healing during this season. This journey through grief and gratitude can lead to significant personal growth, enabling individuals to adapt, evolve, and find new strength. ✨

Orobit is a Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol that enables decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities and smart contracts directly on Bitcoin, utilizing its own Simple Contract Language (SCL) and leveraging the Lightning Network for instant payments and scalability.GUEST: Paul Dando, Co Founder CEO of Orobit~This episode is sponsored by Orobit~Orobit website ➜ https://bit.ly/Orobit00:00 Intro00:45 Explain Orobit's mission02:15 What is XRB?04:15 How is Orobit different from Stacks or other Bitcoin-adjacent Layers?06:30 Why is Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) not good enough?07:45 Is using Lightning Network an uphill battle?10:00 Stablecoin Liquidity in the Lightening network11:15 Are Bitcoin devs motivated enough to bring DeFi onto Bitcoin?13:50 Quantum-resistant wallet technology?16:00 Roadmap: AI assistance17:50 Parterships20:00 Outro#Bitcoin #ethereum #Crypto~The Rise of Bitcoin DeFi & RWA

On this episode of The Letters & Layers, Podcast, I share my review of Hulu's new show All's Fair, and talk about the concept of the 10-year overnight success. I share some examples and honorable mentions that are meant to remind us that often the people we see in the spotlight have worked years to get to where they are and if you believe in what your doing, know that time is on your side. I hope you listen to the end.I've re-lauched my Youtube channel! Subscribe and support! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@mylettersandlayers/videosAs always, please share and recommend, and thank you so much for the support!EMAIL: contact@thelettersandlayers.comNew podcast Instagram! @thelettersandlayerspod. Give us a follow!I appreciate you!

Episode 070: In this episode, we take a practical look at how healing actually works. Instead of expecting a single breakthrough or a moment that fixes everything, we talk about how healing usually unfolds in stages over time. We explore why a familiar struggle might show up again in a new area of life and why that doesn't mean we're going backward—it often means we're seeing a deeper layer that's ready to be addressed. We discuss how God leads us through healing at a pace that's safe and manageable, even when it feels slower than we'd like, and how learning to trust that pace can bring more peace and stability to the process. We also introduce The Inner Healing Toolkit, a free 4-episode secret podcast designed to walk us through the basic order of an inner healing journey in a simple and grounded way.Key TakeawaysHealing is a step-by-step process, not a single moment.Old struggles can repeat in new situations because a new angle is being revealed.God often heals us at a steady, manageable pace, not all at once.The healing journey is lifelong; we grow layer by layer, like peeling an onion.Trusting God's timing helps us stop forcing the process and start cooperating with it.The Inner Healing Toolkit offers a simple, structured walk-through of the core stages of healing.Sign up for the FREE secret podcast here: https://resources.femininegeniuscoaching.com/inner-healing-podcast

In this solo episode, Darin reframes one of the most misunderstood forces in life — stress. Instead of seeing it as the enemy, he explores how stress is actually a messenger, guiding you back to alignment, safety, and awareness. Through science, spirituality, and lived experience, Darin breaks down how stress shows us where we're trying to control, where we're disconnected, and where our nervous system is calling for attention. He unpacks the layers of modern stress — from trauma and environment to community and purpose — and offers practical, embodied tools to restore calm, clarity, and resilience.     What You'll Learn 00:00:00 – Welcome to Super Life: Solutions for a Healthier Life and Better World 00:00:32 – Sponsor Spotlight: TheraSauna - Natural Healing Technologies (15% off with code Darrandai) 00:02:10 – The Super Life Podcast: Finding Contentment, Happiness, and Purpose 00:02:51 – Today's Topic: Stress - Reframing Stress as an Ally and Dashboard Light 00:04:54 – The "No Choice" Universe: Reconnecting to Infinite Possibilities 00:05:16 – The Reality of Stress: Statistics and the Impact of Chronic Stress 00:06:21 – Stress is Layered: Beyond a Single Cause, Addressing Chronic Stress 00:08:29 – Solutions for a Super Life: Safety over Calm and the Vagal Response 00:09:38 – The Inner Dialogue Layer: Trauma, Unconsciousness, and Spiritual Bypassing 00:11:47 – The Social Field Layer: Relationships, Community, and Finding Your Way Home 00:14:20 – Sponsor Spotlight: Bite Toothpaste - Sustainable, Non-Toxic Tabs (20% off with code Darin20) 00:16:35 – Creating Your Own Vision: Setting Boundaries with Media and Social Algorithms 00:17:29 – Finding Your Purpose: From Raising Children to Healing Injuries 00:18:35 – Environmental and Existential Stress Layers: Clutter, Noise, and Service 00:19:26 – Stress Load and Resiliency: Why Small Triggers Cause Blow-Ups 00:20:02 – Understanding the Dashboard Light: Acknowledging Unwillingness 00:20:35 – Safety as the Signal: Body Relaxation and Providing Inner Security 00:23:44 – Reframing Trauma: Was it the Protector You Needed at the Time? 00:25:00 – Releasing Trauma: Techniques, The Healing Code, and Waking the Tiger 00:26:06 – Finishing the Survival Response: Shaking, Crying, Screaming, and Stretching 00:26:38 – Stress as a Multiplier: Impact on Immune System, Heart, and Aging 00:28:10 – Stress Slows Repair: Inflammation, Cardiovascular Risk, and Cellular Aging 00:29:48 – The Integrative Approach: Changing Your Environments to Support Anti-Stress 00:30:07 – Actionable Stress Solutions: Circadian Rhythm, Nature, and Noise Reduction 00:30:44 – Actionable Stress Solutions: Gratitude, Conscious Breath, and Movement 00:31:32 – Energy Drains to Eliminate: Conflict, Clutter, Scrolling, and Late Caffeine 00:32:17 – Connecting to Greater Purpose: The Super Life Patreon Platform 00:32:54 – Morning/Night Questions: Letting Go, Creating, and Contributing 00:33:17 – Final Toolkit: Slow Breathing, Movement, Nature, Sauna, and Sleep 00:34:25 – The Invitation: Digging into all Layers of a Super Life on Patreon   Thank You to Our Sponsors Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences   Key Takeaway "Stress isn't your enemy — it's your compass. Every wave of tension points you back to what's asking for care, attention, and love. When you stop fighting stress and start listening to it, you don't just survive — you evolve."       Bibliography (selected, peer-reviewed) Sources: Gallup Global Emotions (2024); Gallup U.S. polling (2024); APA Stress in America (2023); Natarajan et al., Lancet Digital Health (2020); Orini et al., UK Biobank (2023); Martinez et al. (2022); Leiden University (2025). Cohen S, Tyrrell DA, Smith AP. Psychological stress and susceptibility to the common cold. N Engl J Med.1991;325(9):606–612. New England Journal of Medicine Cohen S, et al. Chronic stress, glucocorticoid receptor resistance, inflammation, and disease risk. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2012;109(16):5995–5999. PNAS Kiecolt-Glaser JK, et al. 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Fr. Sean Dives into...• Divine Reality: Signs and Symbols - Originally Released September 3rd 2025The Super Catholic Catechesis Podcast, hosted by Fr. Sean O'Brien, discovers the truth of the Catholic faith, Scripture, and the Catechism. Find more episodes of Deep Dives with Fr. Sean O'Brien and listen to the full Podcast catalog on:• Apple• Spotify• PodBean

Hey Midnighters,Episode 180 is here, and it's a full-throttle ride into the raw and relentless pulse of techno. I crafted this one to fuel your fire, whether you're starting your day or losing yourself deep in the night.We kick things off with a groover from LUSU on Drumcode that sets the perfect tone. Then it's straight into high-voltage territory with KURA's blazing "White Ferrari" on VOLTA. Simina Grigoriu returns to the show with not one, but two heavy-hitting tracks, "Layers of Reality" and "Divine Assignment," both dropping serious attitude on DCLTD.A huge moment this week is the collaboration between Nicole Moudaber and Space 92. "Eyes On Me" is a beast, cinematic and driving, built for big rooms and open hearts. Also listen out for standout drops by Rory Marshall, Franco Smith, and an absolute weapon from Marco Faraone that I've had on repeat in the studio.Keep your ears locked for a remix surprise near the end. Bruno Power flips "Short Dick Man" into something that'll tear the floor apart. Unexpected, cheeky, and unforgettable.Dive deeper into the full tracklist here:

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws sits down with Lawrence "Larry" Armstrong—architect, artist, and author of Layered Leadership: Drive Double-Digit Growth and Dominate Your Competition with Creative Strategies and Execution. Larry shares how his unique blend of art and business has shaped his multidimensional approach to leadership. Through vivid metaphors and real-world examples, Larry breaks down his "layered" model of leadership, emphasizing balance, vision, and execution. He explains why curiosity and creativity are essential traits for leaders, how developing a strong "number two" can multiply impact, and why personal wellness and financial health form the foundation for sustainable success. Listeners will come away with practical ideas for leading more intentionally, staying curious, and helping teams grow in both structure and creativity. Key Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Transform Your Workplace and introduction to Xenium HR's Custom HR Support 01:00 – Introducing Lawrence Armstrong and the concept of "layered leadership" 03:00 – How the idea of layers connects art, architecture, and leadership 06:00 – The importance of building a foundation before chasing growth 09:00 – The "rocket" metaphor for balanced leadership 10:00 – Leonardo da Vinci and the power of whole-brain leadership 12:00 – Why curiosity and discomfort fuel long-term growth 13:00 – Delegate vs. abdicate: developing fluency in all aspects of your business 14:00 – The Tinker Toy exercise for visualizing leadership growth 16:00 – The power of developing a strong "number two" 18:00 – Books that shaped Larry's leadership approach 23:00 – Why personal health and financial wellness matter for leaders 25:00 – The "fleet of ships" metaphor and agile leadership at scale 27:00 – Building innovation into every layer of the organization 30:00 – How being an artist makes Larry a better CEO 32:00 – Leadership legacy and lessons from Layered Leadership A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR Host: Brandon Laws In Brandon's own words: "The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought leaders." About Xenium HR Xenium HR is on a mission to transform workplaces by providing expert outsourced HR and payroll services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a people-first approach, Xenium helps organizations create thriving work environments where employees feel valued and supported. From navigating compliance to enhancing workplace culture, Xenium offers tailored solutions that empower growth and simplify HR. Whether managing employee relations, payroll processing, or implementing impactful training programs, Xenium is the trusted partner businesses rely on to elevate their workplace experience. Discover how Xenium can transform your workplace: https://www.xeniumhr.com/ Connect with Brandon Laws: LinkedIn Instagram About Connect with Xenium HR: Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

If you've been following Nature's Archive for a while, you might be familiar with the idea of “leave the leaves”. It represents one simple act of omission - not raking, blowing, or mulching leaf fall - that is resoundingly positive for the environment.But even if you think you know why leaving the leaves is helpful, I invite you to listen to today's guest, National Wildlife Federation naturalist David Mizejewski.If you are unfamiliar with David - let me just tell you his skill and enthusiasm for nature interpretation is second to none. Today, David walks us through all the ways leaves help the environment - and how bagging them up and sending them to a landfill makes a bad situation much worse.We also discuss useful tips for keeping leaves even if you have an HOA or difficult neighbors who might think you are neglecting your space. So if you still have leaves in your yard, please listen and take NWF's pledge to leave the leaves, and reap the rewards for years to come.Be sure to follow David on instagram, and get David's Book "Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife". FULL SHOW NOTESPeople and OrganizationsNWF Certified Wildlife HabitatNWF's Pledge to Leave the LeavesBooks and Other ThingsAttracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife - by David MizejewskiSupport Us On Patreon!Buy our Merch!Music: Spellbound by Brian Holtz MusicLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need.Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!

Inspired by the work of another content creator, we have a discussion around in-character secrets, and it's potential impacts on the game, and the dynamics of the table!   d20 Network Spotlight:  How We Roll -- https://howwerollgaming.com/podcast/   Game of the Week:      Steve G: Plan 9 From Outer Space -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/542469/plan-9-from-outer-space-the-game-a-science-fiction-gothic-horror-cult-film-rpg-with-everything-needed-to-play?affiliate_id=2018399      Steve S: You Killed my Dog: the Game -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/529233/you-killed-my-dog-the-game?src=pubbanner&affiliate_id=2018399   *We have an affiliate link with Drive-Thru RPG.  All this does, is give us a small percentage of your purchase cost on Drive-Thru as a "referral bonus".  It does not cost you, as a consumer, anything extra.*   We greatly appreciate the donations of our Patreon supporters: Eric Witman, Jeff McKinney, Joshua Gopal-Boyd, Dave Smith, Brett Bowen, Nate Doverspike, and Dec!  Y'all make keeping this going possible!   As always folks, have fun, be kind to each other, and go play some rpgs!   Join the conversation on our Discord! Me And Steve RPG Discord  https://discord.gg/5wWNcYW You can reach us at meandsteverpg@gmail.com On Facebook as Me and Steve RPG Podcast On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpps0vVXLSGrOdM8i4ntFiQ On BlueSky @meandsteverpg.bsky.social Our Drive-Thru RPG affiliate link https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=2018399 Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/MeandSteveTalkRPGs We are proud members of the d20 Radio Network! http://www.d20radio.com/main/ d20 Radio Discord Server:  https://discord.gg/aj3JdFtSM8 #ttrpg #tabletoproleplaying #indieRPG

In this podcase episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with transformational coach and author, Martine Cohen to explore how adversity can become the catalyst for reinvention. Martine shares insights from her book No More Layers, where she uses the metaphor of "layers" to reveal how fear, conditioning, and limiting beliefs keep us from accessing our true potential. Together, they discuss why the first step in any meaningful pivot is to look inward, to lead yourself before leading others. Martine emphasizes the importance of being proactive, investing in yourself, and releasing the illusion of perfection. Leadership isn't about being a boss, it's about guiding yourself toward the life and career you truly want. If you've ever felt stuck or weighed down by expectations, this episode will inspire you to shed what no longer serves you and step confidently into your next chapter. MORE ABOUT MARTINE COHEN: Website: Martine Cohen LinkedIn: Martine Cohen Book: No More Layers: Discover Your Inner Power and Reclaim True Freedom From the Inside Out FREE: Feeling overwhelmed by your brain chatter?Join this FREE 2-day reset and discover a simple, 4-minute tool to stop the mental chaos in its tracks. ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

What does it mean to “be awareness” rather than simply observing it? Dorothy Hunt invites us to see awareness not as something separate from thoughts, feelings, or experiences, but as the very ground of being that is already present. Grounding her reflections in both tradition and poetry, she illustrates how awareness reveals itself in every moment, whether through beauty, suffering, or the ordinary flow of life. Her teaching emphasizes that awakening is not about bypassing human experience but about embracing it with intimacy and compassion.Dorothy weaves together Buddhist wisdom, Zen stories, and personal reflections to show how awareness can meet even the most difficult aspects of life. She highlights key ideas such as:The two arrows: the unavoidable pain of life and the suffering added by our interpretations.Layers of experience: from rage to vulnerability, awareness can hold them all without judgment.Awakening and growing up: two sides of the same coin, integrating transcendence with human healing.The “pathless path”: each person's journey is unique, made by walking.Ultimately, she reminds us that awareness is not elsewhere—it is here, in the very act of living.______________Dorothy Hunt serves as spiritual director of Moon Mountain Sangha and was the founder of the San Francisco Center for Meditation and Psychotherapy. She is the author of Only This!, Leaves from Moon Mountain, and Ending the Search: From Spiritual Ambition to the Heart of Awareness, as well as articles published on nondual wisdom and psychotherapy.She teaches at the request and in the spiritual lineage of Adyashanti, who invited her to share the dharma in 2004. Dorothy has a long and deep connection to the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and the nondual teachings of Zen, Advaita, and the Christian mystics. She invites a deep welcoming of the human expressions of the mystery. A licensed psychotherapist since 1967, Dorothy has now retired from her private practice. She is a mother and a grandmother. For more information, please visit: https://dorothyhunt.org or Dorothy Hunt - Moon Mountain Sangha on YouTube. ______________ To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit https://gaybuddhist.org/There you can: Donate Learn how to participate live Find our schedule of upcoming speakers Join our mailing list or discussion forum Enjoy many hundreds of these recorded talks dating back to 1996 CREDITSAudio Engineer: George HubbardProducer: Tom BrueinMusic/Logo/Artwork: Derek Lassiter

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Where in the world am I? In San Diego today, talking about Cape Breton, Canada   .  Hi there. I'm Dr. Mary Travelbest, world traveler, professor, marketing expert, and all-around fun person. And I'm excited to connect with fellow travelers and share our experiences. Quick-fire FAQ:   Your mom, grandmother, or even your daughter told you to be careful when traveling solo. But did they ever do it? You are on your way. The question I get asked is: What should I tell someone who discourages me from traveling?   Answer: You can turn it around and ask for specific information on what they know about solo travel, how they learned about it, and what facts support their knowledge. Do not be confrontive, but do ask for some examples so that you can diffuse the situation. In the long run, they want what's best for you. Remember, they don't have any ulterior motive; they just want to be helpful. When you tell them where you are going, how prepared you are, and that you have a sound system of backups, they will wish you well.   60-second confidence challenge   Your challenge is to use your MAP App at night. It's not the same as daytime so that you will face some additional challenges, but once you do it, you will gain confidence.  In future episodes, we will discuss walking at night in more detail.   If you like today's Confidence Challenge, my book series dives deeper into using maps and how to build confidence using them—link in description."    See Book A for addressing this challenge. You can find it on our website​​ at https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com/ or on Amazon. It's a several-part series.   Destination Deep‑Dive Today's special destination is: Cape Breton, Canada, and the Cabot Trail.   Today, I'm taking you along one of the most breathtaking drives in the world — the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The sheer beauty of this place will leave you in awe. Cape Breton Highlands National Park anchors this famous loop, which you can drive either from Chéticamp on the west or Ingonish Beach on the east — about 104 kilometers apart. I suggest starting counterclockwise, from east to west, for the best morning vistas on the right side of the road, and later, sunset views along the coast. Before you go — fill your gas tank! There are only a few gas stations along the way. This area is all about the outdoors. For hikers, the Skyline Trail is a 6.5-kilometer loop, approximately two hours long, offering sweeping ocean views — one of the most popular hikes in Canada, with possible moose sightings and breathtaking cliffs.  If you prefer a shorter option, try Broad Cove Mountain. Alternatively, head east to the Coastal Trail or west to the Fishing Cove Trail or Corney Brook Trail, which passes by the waterfalls. If you don't have camping gear, you can rent ready-pitched cabin tents called oTENTiks — a great option to experience the park overnight. Seafood lovers, you're in luck! There are numerous small, local restaurants serving lobster, scallops, and fresh fish. And if you want a local experience, stop by a whale museum or take a whale and seal cruise — both are worth the time. Where to stay: For budget stays, CabotTrailHostel.com offers beds with good value. I stayed at the Bear on the Lake, located in Whycocomagh on the Bras d'Or Lake, which is centrally situated for exploring the Cabot Trail. Vibe: Welcoming, social, clean, and safe for solo women travelers; shared kitchen and lake-view deck for relaxing evenings. Now back to the travel sights: Outside the park, stop in Baddeck, home of the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, and don't miss their famous lobster suppers. In Sydney and North Sydney, you can explore a miners' museum, local parks, and even take a ghost tour. One morning, I left my hostel before seven, snacks packed and spirits high. The drive was pure joy — no traffic lights, sunshine, and that incredible Celtic charm everywhere. Next time, I will visit the Gaelic College in St. Ann's (Ceilidh trail music and crafts). My Irish roots would be smiling. I even met a 70-year-old postmaster who invited me for a private swim in a local lake with a private entrance. Hidden from view, I took a spontaneous dip with permission from the owner-and yes, it was a nude swim in nature! I did lose my glasses, which I will mention later on, but it was worth it for that moment of freedom. I even met a 70-year-old postmaster who invited me for a private swim in a local lake with a private entrance. Hidden from view, I took a spontaneous dip with permission from the owner— and yes, it was a nude swim in nature! I did lose my glasses, which I will mention later on, but it was worth it for that moment of freedom. Cape Breton surprised me with its strong Celtic culture — there's even a school for the Gaelic language. By the end of the day, I had driven nearly 600 kilometers, my heart full and my camera full of beauty. Other stops you can make if you stay longer: Stop by Glenora Distillery in Glenville for a quick visit or coffee (optional whisky tasting is available if you wish!). Continue to Margaree Harbour — stop at the beach for photos of where the river meets the sea. Visit the AcadianChéticampVillage of Chéticamp, known for rug hooking and vibrant cChéticamp Lunch in Chéticamp: The Doryman Pub & Grill or Harbour Restaurant (seafood and great view). Continue north to Pleasant Bay and visit the Whale Interpretive Centre. On the east side of the Trail, you can find Breakfast: Coffee and a bagel at the hostel or in Baddeck (try High Wheeler Café).

In this insightful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Asher M. Saruya, a psychotherapist whose lived experience with eating disorders, neurodivergence, and Jewish identity informs their clinical practice and advocacy work.Together, they unpack the complex intersections of culture, family, identity, and neurodiversity that shape how we experience food and body image. Asher shares their powerful story of struggling with restriction, bingeing, and perfectionism—alongside the deep healing that came from understanding how trauma, cultural messaging, and ADHD influenced their relationship with food.This episode explores how shame and self-judgment evolve through family systems, religious traditions, and social pressures, and how recovery means learning to exist more fully and compassionately in one's own body.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Now that the nights are well and truly closing in (for us here in the UK at least) and Halloween is behind us, there's just enough time for the Indieventure trio to take one last look at the latest batch of new(ish) indie games we've been enjoying before turning our attention to the serious business of end-of-year celebrations. We say new-ish because, while Rachel and Liam are as on it and up-to-the-minute as ever, Rebecca has wandered off on a bit of a side-quest. Basically, it's still Halloween in her heart, and if that means shining a spotlight on some spooky (and/or romantically spooky-adjacent) games from six months or two years or heck, even nearly a decade ago, then it's more than worth it to create what we hope you'll all agree is a suitably autumnal vibe. To that end, our round robin discussion in this episode encompasses games including Absolum, Ball x Pit, Easy Delivery Co., Herdling, Layers of Fear (both the 2016 and 2023 versions), Monster Prom 4, Monstrous Love, and of course, PowerWash Simulator 2. Regular listeners might already have noticed that we've had a longer break between episodes than usual, and so naturally we've found plenty to be hyperfixated on in that time. Rachel has discovered the SCP Foundation collaborative fiction project, and while it's given her a bit of a crisis over her love for a certain suspiciously similar Remedy game, she nevertheless thinks you all should go and read about an eldritch basketball game in SCP-1733 if you haven't encountered it yet. Meanwhile, Liam's been enjoying some movies courtesy of Eatflix in Newcastle, and also thanks to everyone's favourite breathtaking meme machine Keanu Reeves' latest starring role in Good Fortune. And Rebecca has finally got her hands on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, her feelings on which are far too complex to condense down into this brief text summary, but on which she is at least qualified to speak with some authority as an OG mega-fan of the 21-year-old original cult classic. Our music was written and performed by Ollie Newbury! Find him on Instagram at @newbsmusic. Meanwhile, you can find us at indieventurepodcast.co.uk or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don't forget that you can now join our dedicated Discord too, and be sure to check out our new Steam Curator page if you simply still can't get enough of us!

From Offer to Closing: Navigating the Home Sale Timeline When buying or selling a home in Massachusetts, timing is everything. From the moment an offer is submitted to the day the keys change hands, there's a complex series of steps that must align perfectly and sometimes those steps are influenced by weather, holidays, or even the timing of other transactions. In a recent episode of Talk Real Estate Roundtable, Sharon McNamara and Melissa Wallace of Boston Connect Real Estate broke down what really happens during the home sale timeline and how agents help clients navigate every turn of the process. The Emotional Rollercoaster of Buying and Selling Once an offer is accepted, excitement quickly gives way to nerves. Buyers start to realize, “This is really happening!” and suddenly, the process feels real inspections, financing, deadlines, and all. Sharon and Melissa note that this emotional shift is completely normal. For sellers, emotions run high too. Whether they're upsizing, downsizing, or handling an estate sale, every transaction carries personal weight. A great agent's role is to keep both sides calm, informed, and focused on the bigger picture. “Part of our job is to guide our clients through the emotions,” Sharon explains. “We've seen it all and that perspective helps everyone stay grounded.” Understanding the Layers of the Timeline The phrase “from offer to closing” might sound simple, but there are actually multiple timelines happening simultaneously. Offer and Acceptance – Once an offer is submitted, it includes an expiration date and offer deadline. Sellers must review and respond within that window. Home Inspection Period – Buyers usually have a short timeframe (often 5–7 days) to schedule and complete inspections. Purchase & Sale Agreement (P&S) – This formal contract typically follows the inspection phase and lays out the firm terms, dates, and contingencies. Appraisal & Financing – If financing is involved, this step is crucial. Lender delays or missed deadlines can push back the closing. Commitment & Closing Prep – Once financing is secured, attorneys and agents coordinate title work, smoke inspections, and final walkthroughs. Each stage has its own deadlines and missing one could jeopardize the transaction. The Listing Agent's Balancing Act For sellers' agents, managing the timeline is a true art form. Sharon emphasizes the importance of monitoring every date and understanding how one delay can create a domino effect, especially when the buyer is also selling a home. “You're often lining up two closings,” Sharon says. “It takes careful coordination to make sure your clients aren't left homeless or losing a deposit.” When a sale is contingent on another property selling, clear communication and tight timelines become critical. Agents often add date-specific contingencies to protect both sides ensuring no one's left in limbo. Offer Deadlines and Market Dynamics Offer deadlines have become a common strategy in Massachusetts' competitive market. Sharon explains that while they help organize multiple-offer situations, they can also cause confusion if not handled properly. “We used to set strict offer deadlines, but now I prefer to read the room,” Sharon says. “Sometimes, I let offers roll in and let the seller decide when they feel ready. It keeps flexibility in the process.” Melissa adds that understanding why deals fall apart from financing hiccups to misaligned timelines is one of the best ways for agents to prevent future issues. The Importance of Communication Perhaps the biggest takeaway from this episode is the importance of open, consistent communication. Buyers, sellers, lenders, attorneys, and agents must all stay in sync for the transaction to succeed. “Communication is the glue that holds the deal together,” Melissa notes. “If everyone's on the same page, we can handle almost any curveball.” Weather, Holidays, and Friday Closings Oh My! Sharon and Melissa also reminded listeners that not all delays are financial or emotional. External factors like snowstorms, long weekends, or back-to-back “domino closings” can create unexpected scheduling challenges. Tip from the pros: Try to avoid Friday closings when possible banks and attorneys may close early, and if a wire delay occurs, you could be waiting until Monday to move in. Final Thoughts Buying or selling a home involves far more than signatures and keys it's a careful dance of dates, details, and decisions. With the right guidance, however, it doesn't have to be overwhelming. At Boston Connect Real Estate, our agents take a holistic, hands-on approach to every transaction. From the first showing to closing day, we're here to make sure every move truly feels like a moving experience. Listen to the Full Episode Catch the full discussion with Sharon McNamara and Melissa Wallace on Talk Real Estate Roundtable wherever you stream your podcasts. Need Expert Guidance? Whether you're buying, selling, or just planning your next move, connect with the team at BostonConnect.com or call 781-826-8000 to schedule your consultation.

In this insightful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Asher M. Saruya, a psychotherapist whose lived experience with eating disorders, neurodivergence, and Jewish identity informs their clinical practice and advocacy work.Together, they unpack the complex intersections of culture, family, identity, and neurodiversity that shape how we experience food and body image. Asher shares their powerful story of struggling with restriction, bingeing, and perfectionism—alongside the deep healing that came from understanding how trauma, cultural messaging, and ADHD influenced their relationship with food.This episode explores how shame and self-judgment evolve through family systems, religious traditions, and social pressures, and how recovery means learning to exist more fully and compassionately in one's own body.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of Heart Glow CEO®, we explore the unseen architecture that shapes our lives — the energetic web that holds us, guides us, and connects every thread of our experience. Through metaphors of sacred geometry, the Oriental rug, and “ether webs,” we'll look at how to trust the divine design unfolding beneath the surface, even when it feels messy or unclear. You'll be invited to notice the repeating motifs in your life, sense your energetic body as part of a greater network, and choose trust over control as an act of sacred surrender. In this episode, you'll learn: How to recognize the unseen threads shaping your path How to shift from reaction to alignment through presence and trust Three reflective prompts to help you live in flow with your unseen design Mentioned in this episode: The Layers of the Human Energy Field with guest expert (listen here: Heart Glow CEO® Episode ) Power vs. Force by David R. Hawkins Key takeaway: Even the underside of life's rug — the messy, tangled parts — is part of a masterful pattern. When we pause, breathe, and trust, we begin to see the beauty of the design and walk in alignment with it. Love the show?Your voice matters! Leaving a quick review helps more soul-led leaders discover this transformational content. www.lovethepodcast.com/brilliance About Kc Rossi Kc Rossi is an Integrative Leadership Coach and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) who helps high-achieving entrepreneurs and executives grow with flow—not force. With over three decades of entrepreneurial experience and a deep commitment to conscious business, she supports soulful leaders who want to expand their impact while staying grounded, energized, and aligned. When she's not coaching, podcasting, or leading group programs, you'll find Kc walking forest trails in the Finger Lakes, crafting plant-based creations in the kitchen, or scuba diving with sharks. Yes, really. ✨ Follow & Tag:@heartglowceo

Want to watch the video with closed captions? It's FREE in The Awake Space Community https://www.patreon.com/posts/s6-ep-2-142800898Your energy isn't random: it's designed. In this episode, I break down the real drivers of your daily experience: your Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Venus. These “inner planets” influence how you think, feel, love, recharge, and move through the world. When their needs go unmet, you burn out. When they're aligned, you become unstoppable. Learn how to work with your cosmic energy system and start feeling better today.Join Progressive Evolutionary Astrologer, Teacher and Cosmic Coach Laurie Rivers for a daily dose of astrology you can actually use.✨ You'll discover:• The true role of the Sun in your astrology chart• The Moon's role in emotional stability and nervous system health• How Mercury affects anxiety, communication, and decision-making• Venus' secret influence on confidence, creativity & attraction• A simple technique to align them every morningPlus — a bonus guided integration practice exclusively on Patreon! Bonus episode comes out on Fridays every week

Most preppers focus on accumulating gear and supplies, but truly prepared individuals understand that effective preparedness is about having layers. This fundamental preparedness strategy separates novice preppers from those who've built genuinely resilient systems. The concept of preparedness layers ensures that when your primary plan fails, you have tested backup systems ready to deploy, creating multiple pathways to survival across every critical need. In this essential episode, Todd breaks down the layered preparedness methodology that transforms scattered supplies into coordinated survival systems. You'll discover how to evaluate your current preparedness through the lens of multiple layers of preparedness, identifying critical gaps that could leave you vulnerable when it matters most. This isn't theoretical prepping—it's the practical framework that separates prepared families from those who merely own preparedness gear. Todd demonstrates how this prepping layers approach applies across fire-starting, water procurement, food security, defense, and power generation, revealing why redundancy without strategy often leads to false confidence. For the faithful prepper committed to true self-reliance, understanding preparedness strategy through layered systems isn't optional—it's foundational. These are the fundamental principles that ensure your family's safety when single points of failure could mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving during extended emergencies.

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Today, I interview Robin Humphreys, who once felt her voice caught in her throat and her body tense with fear. She shares how creative expression became her lifeline, helping her release what she couldn't say out loud.Growing up sensitive and full of imagination, Robin later faced experiences that taught her to hold back her voice. Years of silence led to a deep disconnection from her own safety and expression, until art and body-based healing began to show her another way to live and speak.Now, Robin helps others find that same freedom, guiding them to calm anxiety, reconnect with their bodies, and rediscover their authentic voice. Her work reminds us that healing and self-expression often rise together, leading us back to what is most true within.__________________Robin Humphreys is the visionary Founder and CEO of Phoenix Heart Healing. She is a true catalyst for transformation, guiding individuals to experience radiant shifts by aligning the body, heart, mind, and spirit.Her holistic mastery weaves together energy healing, meditation, breathwork, and movement, helping clients dissolve anxiety, depression, and overwhelm while nurturing a deeper connection to themselves and the world around them.As a trained international and TEDx speaker, Robin's mission to transform lives has touched hearts across the globe. Her empowering presence inspires others to take a soulful leap on their journey homeward.__________________Find Robin here:https://www.facebook.com/phoenixhearthealinghttps://www.instagram.com/phoenixhearthealing/3 Tips to Reduce Anxiety in 2 Minutes or Less - https://phoenixhearthealing.org/ Support the showI'm Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

Join my 90-Day Profitability Roadmap for Yoga Teachers webinar–so you create income without confusion and burnout: https://www.brettlarkin.com/live-90day/ What happens when yoga philosophy becomes a living, breathing part of your life—and your business? In this episode, I sit down with Carla Cline Thomas, a graduate of the Uplifted™ 300-hour teacher training, to explore the Koshas—the five subtle layers of being—and how they influence everything from energy management to authentic leadership. Carla shares her journey of working with the Koshas to find deeper alignment, both on and off the mat, and how this wisdom has transformed her approach to business coaching. Here's what we cover:

The interaction of Continuous effects, commonly known as the Layers, were first immortalized in the forth century when the monk Evagrius Ponticus increased forms of continuous effects from 6 to 7. Since then they have been part of our shared zeitgeist.We sing about Seven Layers a 'laying at Christmas. We go on rides at Disney based on Snow White and the Seven Layers. The White Stipes write songs about them. Even the king of comedic counter culture did a bit about the Seven Layers you cant say on TV. My personal favorite is the Akira Kurosawa classic where a town recruits the seven layers to defend them from a bandit gang of state based actions. Armed with nothing but bamboo spears and timestamps, our hearty band of continuous effects are able to fend off the bandit gang in a bittersweet pyrrhic victory. In this episode, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos talk about the interaction of continuous effects, AKA The Layers, the supposed boogieman of the Magic Rules. Our goal is to help you realize that this Boogieman is more Dog and less John Wick. We talk about what the layers are, how to combine effects both within the layers, and across the layers, then we spend a lot of time going over examples. Too many examples, really. We even help you realize that you've been figuring out dependencies all along, you just didnt realize it. So sit back, give us a listen, or give us a watch on YouTube where we can share card images. Oh, and Bryan spent time thinking about which of the seven deadly sins would map to each layer, so you get to enjoy this rare glimpse into his brain. Do you agree or disagree?Copy - LustControl - EnvyText - PrideType - WrathColor - SlothAbilities - GreedPower/Toughness - GluttonyEverything Else - Acedia

Layers, gotta have the layers.

I speak with Brandon Fisher from Precision Defensive Solutions about effective self-defense training and the importance of a layered approach to personal safety. We discuss the necessity of combining behavioral awareness, physical techniques, and non-lethal tools, rather than relying solely on firearms.

Why do people refuse to say what they see, and, what everyone knows…whether or not they're willing to acknowledge it? Is there some benefit to keeping quiet, adhering to the “unwritten rules,” and, is there a time and place to break tradition? Today, I'm joined by Harvard professor, Dr. Steven Pinker to answer these questions. We also discuss the difference between common knowledge and common wisdom, whether or not it's hypocrisy to stay quiet about the unwritten rules, when to be radically honest or complacently quiet, how to judge risk in your honesty, how the “Abeline Paradox” will serve you, and the importance of male initiation. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 – Welcome and introduction to Steven Pinker 00:45 – Defining “common knowledge” vs. “common sense” 03:11 – “Don't ask, don't tell” and social hypocrisy 07:46 – Cultural shifts and the meaning of hypocrisy 09:41 – Morality, religion, and policy contradictions 11:21 – Hidden hypocrisies: paper bags and escort services 14:07 – How common knowledge shapes power (Taiwan example) 17:05 – “Coming out” and the social costs of honesty 20:10 – Honesty vs. tact in relationships 23:13 – Learning social nuance: autism and empathy 31:00 – Layers of communication and meaning 34:50 – The Abilene paradox and pluralistic ignorance 38:02 – How silence empowers repression 42:42 – Conformity and social conditioning 44:06 – Building virtuous influence as men 47:22 – Civilizing young men and the role of masculinity 51:48 – The crisis of modern manhood 54:08 – Ruthless honesty with compassion (closing) Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready