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The Insurrection Act and The Role of Governors. How to Win Over the Other Side. WNBA All-Star Game. Rocket City, USA, NASA and Trash Pandas. Trump is federalizing National Guard troops, threatening Chicago, New York, and LA with domestic deployments, and using the White House podium to launch personal attacks at anyone who pushes back. Governor JB Pritzker is one of the few Democrats actually fighting — in court, in public, and inside his own party. In his first appearance on Independent Americans, he sits down with Paul Rieckhoff for a no-BS conversation about Trump's nasty WHCD remarks, the Bears' stadium standoff, the Mamdani-Sherrill-Spanberger split in the Democratic coalition, and why he thinks the real divide right now isn't left vs. center — it's team cave vs. team fight. Paul presses Pritzker hard on the stuff independents actually care about: open primaries, the public funding of private party elections, national security credibility on the Democratic bench, and whether governors — not senators, not congressmen — are the best bet for 2028. Pritzker pushes back, defends his grocery initiative, warns about the Insurrection Act, and tells a story about calling other Democratic governors during the Minneapolis crackdown that should make every voter in America pay attention. This one is a real conversation, not a campaign stop. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

EMTBadge502 joins the podcast to tell unbelievable—but very real—stories from life as a 911 dispatcher, EMT, and first responder. From bizarre emergency calls and hilarious patient encounters to serious trauma, COVID-era EMS, and what dispatchers actually deal with every day, this episode is packed with stories that sound too crazy to be true HOT SALT goes on everything and makes it taste better than ever! Get yours at firecracker.farm and use the code MILK to save money on your quest to make everything delicious 00:00 Intro & carb overload 01:37 Meet EMT Badge 502 03:26 Becoming internet famous 06:09 COVID and becoming an EMT 09:15 The viral "don't put that there" videos 10:33 Objects people get stuck inside themselves 17:00 The injuries EMTs see constantly 19:08 Worst homeowner decisions 22:01 Sponsor 23:01 First major trauma call 30:40 EMS superstitions 33:17 Marijuana emergency stories 36:31 Dispatching home invasions 40:05 Childhood burglar story 46:46 Growing up around thieves 52:14 Extreme overdose stories 55:14 State park security stories 01:02:38 Becoming a full-time creator 01:05:00 Leaving restaurant work 01:08:24 EMT school 01:12:15 Military plans that never happened 01:12:47 Where to find Badge 502 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard welcomes Edi Matsumoto, a visionary artist, former nurse practitioner, and bestselling author of Otter Therapy: 50 Whimsical Whisker Moments for the Soul. After spending nearly 30 years in healthcare, Edi made the courageous decision to leave a career she loved and embrace her true calling as an artist, transforming burnout into a life filled with creativity, joy, and purpose. Together, they explore how aligning your work with your passions can dramatically increase productivity, resilience, and fulfillment. Edi shares the pivotal moments that shaped her journey, from volunteering with Mother Teresa and navigating the changing healthcare system to discovering her artistic talent, opening her own gallery, and creating her signature "Otter Therapy" collection that has delighted people around the world. Gerald and Edi discuss the importance of mentors, coaches, and supportive relationships in helping us recognize gifts we often overlook in ourselves. They also dive into the Japanese concept of ikigai, explaining how discovering the intersection of your talents, passions, purpose, and livelihood can create a more meaningful and productive life. Whether you're feeling burned out in your career, searching for greater purpose, or looking for practical ways to reconnect with joy and creativity, this episode offers inspiring stories and actionable insights to help you create a life that's aligned with who you truly are. Ready to discover your own ikigai? Listen now and learn how embracing your gifts can transform both your productivity and your life.   What We Discuss [00:00] Productivity Smarts introduction [02:04] Meet Edi Matsumoto [04:53] Leaving healthcare to pursue art [08:02] Burnout, courage, and starting over [10:08] Why joy fuels productivity [12:15] Opening an art gallery without business experience [13:59] Finding a unique artistic niche [16:12] Creating the Otter Therapy movement [17:03] Why coaching accelerates success [20:05] Seeing the gifts you can't see yourself [22:19] Lessons learned from Mother Teresa [27:33] Turning work into a calling [28:04] Staying creative without burning out [30:27] Shifting your mindset in seconds [34:08] Simple ways to restore joy and energy [36:15] Discovering your ikigai [39:14] Living in alignment with your purpose [40:34] Where to find Edi and Otter Therapy [42:36] Final thoughts and subscribe   Notable Quotes [09:46] "I just love my life right now. I do what I love, and I'm still able to serve people and heal people." – Edi Matsumoto [17:23] "When we're inside the bottle, we can't see the label." – Gerald J. Leonard [21:22] "Sometimes it takes another person to see your gift." – Edi Matsumoto [27:25] "If you find your calling and it becomes your job, you'll never work a day in your life." – Gerald J. Leonard [34:37] "You can change your thoughts. You can change your mood instantly." – Edi Matsumoto [38:59] "Once you find alignment, productivity flows naturally." – Edi Matsumoto [40:24] "Life is short. Don't do what other people expect you to do. Do what you want to do." – Edi Matsumoto   Resource and Links Edi Matsumoto LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edi-matsumoto-781696140 Website: edimatsumoto.com Gallery: Edi Matsumoto Art & Design Gallery, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California Book: Otter Therapy: 50 Whimsical Whisker Moments for the Soul   Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com   Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard   Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds

Send us a Positive Review!In this episode Valerie tackles a seemingly contradictory pair of claims: The LDS church is experiencing record-breaking growth! The LDS church is experiencing record-breaking defection! Is one narrative simply not true? Interestingly, the answer is no, both narratives are true. Join Val as she unpacks these seemingly contradictory claims & breaks down how these claims reflect specific kinds of data collection.  She also explores how these narratives are tracking two different demographics of people in different stages of faith and consciousness development.Valerie's hope in episodes like this is to shine a light on normative human growth & development in the context of faith and to illustrate how the churches that do not understand or believe in stages of faith development only serve populations in [important but] earlier stages of growth & pathologize those in later stages, causing ever increasing levels of family fractures and institutional defection. PS: to read more & see the data, pick up a copy of download the book Torn: Why People We Love are Leaving the Church and What We Can Learn from Them by Jeff Strong, linked HERE.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and Series Setup02:45 Two Conflicting Narratives04:16 Record Baptisms Data06:17 Disaffiliation Statistics12:01 Both And Explanation14:03 Three LDS Demographics14:21 Active Core Strengths17:58 Disaffiliated Core Growth22:30 Never Fully Affiliated26:11 Stages of Faith Framework29:26 Attachment Stage Church Fit31:02 Differentiation and Homelessness41:44 Integration and Compassion44:20 Closing ReflectionsSupport the showStories of Healing: Live Event July 30th in SLCSupport the showListen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODESFriday Episodes Annual Access $89Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10Valerie's Support & Processing GroupsGift a ScholarshipDownload Free ResourcesVisit our Website

Nobody has to push someone off a boat for a death to become a crime. Prosecutors may be about to test that with the Nolan Wells case. Nolan was eighteen, a wide receiver at Southwest Mississippi Community College from Ocean Springs, Mississippi. On the Fourth of July, he and a group of friends took a boat out to Horn Island, an uninhabited barrier island roughly ten miles off the Mississippi coast. He was last seen there around three in the afternoon. His friends left without him. A National Park Service ranger recovered his body two mornings later, off the island's northwestern tip. Officials initially said they believed Nolan drowned and that they didn't suspect foul play, before the autopsy was even complete. That same office has since said investigators are working diligently to determine exactly what occurred, a statement that sits uneasily next to the first one. District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath has told the family the case will go to a grand jury once the investigation wraps. What twelve jurors do with a death that has never been formally classified, and whether leaving a person behind on an island can amount to a crime on its own, is the question at the center of this one. Attorney Ben Crump says Nolan's friends had his phone after leaving the island, and that messages had been deleted by the time the family got it back. Crump's experts and Jackson County investigators have agreed to examine the device together. The family has also arranged its own independent autopsy in Washington, D.C., separate from the one performed by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office. Neither result has been released. Two autopsies, a missing chunk of texts, and a legal theory nobody has tested yet. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #NolanWells #BenCrump #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #HornIsland #GrandJury #JacksonCountyMS #MississippiNews #JusticeForNolan #IndependentAutopsy 

Get 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit https://saily.com/lwos and use code LWOS at checkout. The Last Word On Spurs panel return to review our first club friendly of the upcoming campaign as Mateus Fernandes took just three minutes to light the touch paper of his Spurs career and our pre-season preparations as we beat MK Dons 1-0 at Hotspur Way on Wednesday evening. Lining up alongside fellow new arrival Sandro Tonali and Conor Gallagher in midfield, our summer capture from West Ham made his mark in superb style on his first appearance in Lilywhite. Mathys Tel swung in a corner, goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray punched high and clear only for Fernandes to thunder back a volley that pinged home off the inside of the post. It was a goal worthy of winning any game - in this case, it was enough to beat a well-organised, competitive MK side. The players will now fly out to Auckland, New Zealand for the the first part of our pre-season tour, taking on Auckland at Eden Park in the early hours of Sunday morning (4am UK). We also reflect on the sale of Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough, with Cristian Romero, Alfie Dorrington and Ashley Phillips expected to also leave the Club and whether our youngsters see a genuine pathway to the first-team.We also debate the news that James Maddison is set to be named the Captain of Tottenham Hotspur. Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #SPURS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when high-performance success meets complete spiritual surrender? In this profound episode, we explore how a true Bridge Builder navigates the delicate intersection of professional achievement and personal brokenness. We are joined by Shilo Creed, a seven-time award-winning and best-selling author, whose riveting journey from a life-threatening heart condition to a radical spiritual awakening provides an essential masterclass for any leader facing a personal crisis.Shilo opens up about the exact moment her health trial turned her faith upside down, forcing her to discover what it truly means to follow a higher calling. Instead of hiding her vulnerabilities, she uses her narrative as a strategic bridge—connecting personal pain, deep healing, and resilient hope to unite people in a heavily divided world. If you are an executive, creator, or community leader feeling like your professional dreams are currently overshadowed by your personal trials, this conversation will completely reframe your perspective on how God uses our deepest wounds to build our greatest platforms.Key TakeawaysBridging Success and Surrender: A definition of the Bridge Builder persona is the ability to hold ambition and surrender in perfect balance, recognizing that true relational and organizational breakthrough often requires laying down our own control.Transformative Healing as a Leadership Tool: Personal trials are never wasted. Bridge Builders allow their private seasons of healing to deepen their spiritual foundation, using that restored clarity to sharpen their public calling and direction.Storytelling as the Ultimate Structural Bridge: In a fragmented culture, narrative is a reconciliatory superpower. Shilo's journey demonstrates how sharing authentic stories of pain and resilience builds an immediate bridge of empathy across diverse audiences.Maintaining Authentic Alignment While Expanding Reach: When leading or writing for a broad, mainstream audience, a Bridge Builder refuses to compromise on core values. True impact relies on staying entirely faithful to your foundational truth while communicating with a unique, accessible voice.Stepping Bravely Into Creative Unknowns: Real confidence in leadership and creativity isn't built on certainty; it is built on faith. Leaders must be willing to step out into uncharted territory, embracing vulnerability as the catalyst that propels their mission forward.Leaving a Legacy of Relational Growth: The ultimate success of a Bridge Builder isn't measured in accolades or personal achievements. It is defined by the legacy left behind—specifically, how effectively we have built up and encouraged others to thrive in their own journeys.Links referenced in this episode:shilocreed.comyoutube.com/shilocreedMentioned in this episode:My friend Dr. Noah St. John calls this 'the invisible brake.' He's giving our listeners a free Revenue Ceiling Audit to help you see what's REALLY holding you back. You'll also get a FREE 30-day membership to Noah Bot, giving you access to Dr. Noah's 30 years of experience to help you reach your next level. But hurry, because there are only 50 available this month. So if you're tired of being stuck at the same revenue level and want to finally break through, get your FREE Revenue Ceiling Audit at https://www.noahvault.com?aff=d28bf6c78150c7f09896297dfe1701c1cd191ac6fc9976779212cec5d38e94d6

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Should Christians work alongside Mormons, Roman Catholics, New Apostolic Reformation leaders, and others for political causes? Where is the line between prudent cooperation and compromising biblical truth?In this episode of Conversations That Matter, I sit down with Pastor Anthony Forsyth to discuss the growing ecumenical movement within conservative politics. Drawing from his own experience inside the movement now known as the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), Anthony explains why biblical discernment matters more than ever.We discuss:Anthony's journey out of the New Apostolic ReformationThe sufficiency of Scripture versus modern prophetic movementsTurning Point USA and the challenges Christians face in political coalitionsCharlie Kirk's legacy and the evangelical responseHow pastors should think about political engagement without sacrificing theological convictionWhether you are involved in politics, ministry, or simply trying to think biblically about our current cultural moment, this conversation offers important principles for faithful Christian engagement.Jon's Music: jonharristunes.comTo Support the Podcast: https://www.jonharrismedia.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastSubstack: https://substack.com/@jonharris Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989/00:00 Why Christians Cannot Abandon the Public Square00:35 Introduction to Anthony Forsyth01:54 Leaving the New Apostolic Reformation09:49 Dominion Theology and Political Power13:05 COVID, Church Closures, and Political Engagement20:57 Entering the TPUSA World29:35 What Is Biblical Cooperation?37:10 Where Should Christians Draw the Line?46:18 Charlie Kirk, Conservative Coalitions, and Discernment55:07 Final ThoughtsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Most people believe you need perfect credit, wealthy parents, or a six-figure salary to build wealth through real estate. Terrica Lynn Smith proves that's completely false.In this episode of Inside the Vault, Ash Cash sits down with Terrica Lynn Smith to discuss her incredible journey from foster care, homelessness, surviving Hurricane Katrina, and earning just $5,000 in her first year to building a real estate empire responsible for over $1 billion in transactions and more than $60 million in assets.Terrica reveals the exact strategy that helped her turn a $5,000 tax refund into her first investment property, why relationships can be more valuable than credit scores, how she overcame rejection after failing her real estate exam seven times, and why patience—not instant gratification—is the true key to generational wealth.She also shares why AI will never replace real estate, the importance of community, how she's helping thousands of aspiring investors, and the mindset required to build lasting wealth from the ground up.Whether you're looking to purchase your first home, invest in rental properties, or create generational wealth, this conversation is filled with practical advice and timeless lessons.In this episode you'll learn:How a $5,000 tax refund became the foundation of a $60M portfolioThe real reason most people fail in real estateWhy relationships are more valuable than your credit scoreHow to build wealth even if you're starting with very littleThe biggest mistakes first-time investors makeWhy AI won't replace real estate investingThe importance of patience in building generational wealth

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In this episode, I'm tackling one of the most misread signals in your cancellation data - people leaving saying that they "didn't have time"Most membership owners write that off. Busy people, can't be helped. But in a lot of cases, that's not what's going on at all. When a member says they didn't have time or weren't using the membership enough, what they're often really saying is that it felt too big, too hard to navigate, or too overwhelming to start. They froze. And members who freeze, fade - and eventually cancel.What looks like a time problem is almost always an overwhelm problem. And unlike time, overwhelm is something you can do something about.If members are leaving and you're not sure why - or if "I didn't have time" keeps showing up in your cancellation surveys - this episode is for you.In this episode:The five distinct sources of overwhelm hitting your members - and why most owners only spot one of themWhy "value overwhelm" (subscriber remorse) is the sneakiest retention killer of allHow NBA (Next Best Action) works and why it's the most powerful single change you can make to your membership experienceWhy your annual content audit is often worth more than any new content you could createHow to shift from "here's everything you could do" to "here's what I'd recommend" - and why that shift mattersIf you want to score your membership against all five sources of overwhelm - and get a clear picture of where to focus first - grab the free Member Experience Review at membershipgeeks.com/483. It's a self-audit that walks you through each source with scoring and built-in action guidance.And if you'd like a wider view of where the gaps in your membership are across growth and retention, the free Membership Healthcheck is built for exactly that.Key Quotes & Takeaways:"In a lot of cases, what your members are saying is they were just overwhelmed. Your membership felt too big, too busy, too hard to navigate, too much for them to consume. They didn't know where to start, they didn't know what to do next. So they didn't make any progress at all. And when that happens, they just fade away and then they cancel.""Too often we equate volume with value. But your members didn't join because you have the largest content library. They joined to make progress, to move forward. But if the path to progress feels unclear, you've got a big problem.""By reminding them that they're only using 5%, 10%, they start to feel a little bit ripped off and they end up canceling.""Everything in your membership that doesn't serve a clear and current purpose is just noise. And noise is one of the biggest drivers of overwhelm that there is."You might also find useful:How To Reduce Overwhelm In Your MembershipWhat Most Membership Owners Get Wrong About ContentHow to Ensure You're Delivering Results for Your Members21 Quick Tips For Improving Member RetentionThank You For ListeningWe really appreciate you choosing to listen to us and for supporting the podcast.We would be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show.They're extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and we read each and every one personally!Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to make sure that you never miss an episode.

This is the ultimate girl/mom chat episode where we catch up and talk allllll about motherhood, our sleep struggles, thoughts on the cry it out method, whether or not we'd want twins, etc. Oh, and exciting news...WE ARE GOING TO BE REUNITED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2 YEARS!!!!! More on that in the episode! :)

Stefanos Sifandos returns to the show six years after his first appearance, and this time the conversation goes straight to the bone. A behavioral scientist and relationship expert who's worked with Olympic gold medalists, world champion fighters, special forces operators, and high-performing couples, Stefanos helps successful people confront the emotional armor and old patterns that achievement can't hide. He's also the author of the new book Tuned In and Turned On. Larry and Stefanos both grew up with volatile, abusive fathers, and they open up about the exact moments they stood up to the men who terrorized them, the survival patterns that followed them into adulthood, and the slow inner work of forgiveness. If you're a man carrying more than you've ever said out loud, this conversation names it and points to a way through.   Timeline Summary [1:02] – Stefanos returns after six years and revisits growing up in violence [3:09] – A gambler father, criminal company, and never knowing which version you'd get [4:39] – How the abuse shifted between two brothers over the years [6:24] – Leaving the country at 18 and the eldest-child savior role [7:40] – Larry shares his own story of standing up to his mom's abusive boyfriend [10:09] – Why a terrifying confrontation can be a painful gift with a long trajectory [12:40] – Stefanos on the night at the kitchen bench when he told his dad "I'm not small anymore" [18:46] – Stefanos' full background in behavioral science, performance, and embodiment [21:24] – The unconscious, fractured initiation from boyhood into manhood [23:44] – Larry on deliberately taking his sons through rites of passage [24:26] – Where the relationship with his father stands now, and the memoir project [27:15] – Forgiveness as an inside job and letting go without relying on the other person [29:37] – Scarcity, hypervigilance, and why the nervous system prepares for the worst [36:18] – Why 80% of healing is how others show up and meet you [38:41] – How children internalize abuse as proof they're unworthy [41:24] – The book's practices: get a friend, and why men are so isolated [46:20] – Deliberate solitude in nature and learning to slow down [48:55] – Seeking physical challenge as the path to real confidence   5 Key Takeaways Standing Up Is an Initiation — For many men, the shift from boyhood to manhood happens through a raw, unchosen confrontation rather than a healthy rite of passage. Naming that moment helps you understand who you became because of it. Forgiveness Is an Inside Job — Closure doesn't require the other person to change or even participate. Peace comes from your own diligent inner work, not from waiting on an apology. Your Survival Patterns Made Sense Once — Scarcity thinking and catastrophizing were hypervigilant survival tools in childhood. The work isn't to shame them away, but to notice them and stop feeding the beast. Healing Is Relational — Around 80% of transformation is being met with compassion and nonjudgment by someone who can relate to you. Insight matters, but connection is what actually changes you. Get a Friend, Then Get Alone — Men are epidemically lonely, so build real friendships despite the risk. Then balance that with deliberate solitude in nature and physical challenge that builds genuine confidence.   Links & Resources Episode page and all links: https://thedadedge.com/1506 Join the Dad Edge Alliance: https://thedadedge.com/join Dad Edge Boardroom Goal Setting Intensive: https://thedadedge.com/goals Tuned In and Turned On by Stefanos Sifandos: published by Hay House, February 2026 (audiobook includes bonus material) Stefanos Sifandos on Instagram: https://instagram.com/stefanossifandos Stefanos Sifandos on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@stefanossifandos Follow Stefanos Sifandos on Facebook and TikTok: search "Stefanos Sifandos" The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood by Larry Hagner: referenced in episode   Enjoyed This Episode? If Stefanos' line about men leaking their pain sideways into aggression and avoidance hit home, don't carry it alone. Send this episode to a man in your life who might be quietly isolated, and think about who your own 3am friend would be. If the show keeps showing up for you, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations.

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Send us a Positive Review!Series Title: Torn: Why People We Love are Leaving the Church & What We Can Learn from Them [Part III of III]In this final episode of this beautiful series featuring guest author Jeff Strong & his bestselling book Torn: Why People We Love are Leaving the Church & What We Can Learn from Them, Val & Jeff cover four "culture imbalances" that thousands of disaffiliated LDS offered as reasons they could not grow in the context of the LDS church. Listen in to hear some sobering & important data that offers a more accurate narrative surrounding the current LDS dissafiliation crisis.As painful a this information might be for devout LDS loved ones, this information is vitally important. Can those who loved the church and want what is best for their faith- expanding families listen to their feedback and create safe harbor for those on unexpected faith journeys? The only way our LDS homes and wards can become this kind of community is to listen, learn, and trust the words and experiences of those who often only leave because they feel that thriving spiritually is not possible if they stay.Jeff's book Torn linked HERETimestamps:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro02:45 Why These Talks Matter05:00 Unexpected Family Reversals13:14 Why Culture Is Key20:25 Imbalance One Who Belongs28:53 Balancing Standards With Love35:13 Transactional Faith Pitfalls44:54 Map Not The Sea50:57 Agency Versus Compliance54:28 Trusting Individual Conscience01:00:23 Pressure To Conform01:03:15 Ubuntu And Closing TakeawaysSupport the showStories of Healing: Live Event July 30th in SLCSupport the showListen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODESFriday Episodes Annual Access $89Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10Valerie's Support & Processing GroupsGift a ScholarshipDownload Free ResourcesVisit our Website

Join Us for DealMachine Unveiled: https://www.dealmachine.com/unveiled Zachary Betters is a former physician assistant who now runs a 150-deal-a-year wholesaling operation out of Charlotte, plus a new construction division that's built as many as 100 houses in a single year. He started with one live-in flip he learned to remodel using a book from Home Depot, then built up rentals, fix and flips, and eventually a full wholesale system with a 26-person team. In this episode, he walks through how he found private money lenders through everyday conversations with people outside the industry, and how the business model shifts between wholesaling, flipping, and building based on what the market is doing.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro & Business Overview 1:13 - The First Live-In Flip 3:38 - Medical Career & First Rentals 6:57 - Pivot to Flipping & First Hires 8:08 - Discovering Wholesaling 10:05 - Getting Back Into Flipping 11:21 - New Construction & Private Money 14:23 - Leaving the Medical Job 16:54 - Building a Team & Acquisitions Role 20:24 - Market Rules & Legislation 25:45 - How They Find Deals Today 29:19 - Kids & Why Real Estate 32:44 - Biggest Challenge & The Partnership 39:59 - Where to Find Him & Final Advice 41:56 - Outro LINKS: Instagram: Zachary Betters https://www.instagram.com/zbetters01/   Website: Better Path Homes https://www.choosebetterpath.com/   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/ 

Brian Jungles bought a $400k direct mail business in Atlanta and skipped SBA by pledging his portfolio as collateral.Register for the webinars:Don't Rush: How to Prepare for a Quality of Earnings Report - TOMORROW! - https://bit.ly/3T4OQOJWorking Capital: One of ETA's Most Expensive Mistakes - Thu, Jul 23 - https://bit.ly/3T1aELeTopics in Brian's interview:Leaving his corporate career at AdobeFinding a business through his networkAcquiring for $400k cashGetting a personal line of credit through his bankDirect mail is still effectiveGrowth is a lot of workHumbling experience of learning QuickbooksPicture-perfect transition of ownershipLearning to translate “corporate speak”“The entrepreneur community all wants to help each other.”References and how to contact Brian:LinkedInCity Publications AtlantaGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

Spain wins the World Cup over Argentina in extra time — one goal over eight games of tournament play — and Brian From gives it its due before moving on to what's actually on his heart this Monday. He opens with a moment from Sunday morning worship at Compass Church's Hinsdale campus that stopped him cold: singing "Holy, Holy, Holy" in the middle of a set of newer songs, and the way that declaration of God's transcendence and otherness still cuts through everything else. From there, a reflection on three weeks of preaching and the particular pressure of standing behind a pulpit: it becomes very difficult to preach sermons you're ignoring in your own life. Brian shares his message on finishing well, drawn from Paul's words in 2 Timothy 4 — I have fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith — and applies it to the decisions we make today that shape who we'll be at the end. A practical, balanced piece on why people leave churches, why they shouldn't, and how to do it well if the time truly comes — including a direct challenge to have the difficult conversation with your pastor before you go. And a closing piece on theoretical Christian living: the evangelical allergy to the practical, the habit of burying every application in so many caveats it changes no one's life, and the call to a faith that doesn't just stay in the armchair but moves from the pew to the pavement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Michigan AD has set a "save the date" for his departure.

Raised in a house with fourteen family members, Daymé Arocena reflects on how music, ancestry, and community shaped the woman she became. n this episode of Identified, Nabil Ayers sits down with Cuban singer, songwriter, and composer Daymé Arocena for a conversation about family, ancestry, identity, music, and leaving home to pursue impossible dreams. Daymé reflects on growing up in Havana in a house shared by fourteen family members, where singing wasn’t entertainment—it was survival. She explains how music became a daily expression of joy, resilience, and healing, long before she imagined becoming a professional musician. The conversation explores Cuba’s conservatory system, discovering jazz, embracing her Afro-Cuban identity, and the responsibility she felt carrying her family’s hopes while pursuing a career in music. She also shares how Yoruba spirituality shaped her understanding of success, responsibility, grief, and ancestry. From stories about her grandmother—the matriarch who inspired her artistry—to reflections on leaving Cuba, poverty, ambition, and becoming “the wildest dream” of her ancestors, this is an intimate conversation about identity, resilience, and the people who make us who we are. Guest: Daymé ArocenaHost: Nabil AyersExecutive Producer: Kieron BanerjiProduced by Palm Tree Island Check out our Podcast:➡️https://linktr.ee/identifiedpodcast - 00:00 Intro00:35 Growing up in Havana02:18 Living with 14 family members03:30 Why everybody sang05:45 Discovering music06:24 Cuba’s conservatory system08:36 Finding jazz09:45 Embracing her Afro-Cuban identity11:12 Family, pressure and responsibility13:36 The Yoruba idea of carrying your crown15:30 Realising she grew up poor20:27 Becoming her ancestors’ wildest dream20:45 Her grandmother’s legacy23:00 Spiritual traditions and celebration25:33 Grief, transformation and water26:59 What family means to DayméSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a message arrives from an estranged adult child, the first read is rarely the real one. The words on the page are filtered through pain, through other voices, through timing, and through emotions that have been building for a long time. In this After Hours episode, Dr. Janet Steinkamp and her daughter Brianna take one of the most discussed topics from Virtual Office Hours and open it up: how to decode what is actually being communicated, and why the message on the surface is almost never the whole story.  Bri and Janet walk through three things that shape every message received during estrangement: whose voice might be coming through alongside the adult child's, the gap between the words being used and the intention behind them, and the context of what is going on in an adult child's life when they sit down to write or speak. Along the way, they get into trigger words, the read-aloud feature that strips emotion from text, the seventy-two-hour re-read, and the hard truth about why adult children sometimes push hardest at the people who love them most.  This is a quiet, clarifying episode. Not easy, but clarifying.  IN THIS EPISODE Whose voice is really coming through — attorneys, therapists, gatekeepers, social media, and why messages are rarely written in isolation Why adult children are communicating from peak emotional bandwidth — and what that means for how the words land The gap between word choice and intention: what they're trying to say versus what is being perceived Trigger words — how terms like trauma and abuse carry very different weight today than they once did, and why that matters The seventy-two-hour re-read: why the same message sounds different after time and distance The read-aloud feature: using text-to-speech to strip emotion and hear a message more neutrally The possibility of AI in communications — and why it's worth considering The hidden message: when an adult child's real communication is simply “I need space” and everything else is noise Why adult children sometimes push hardest at parents — and what that actually means about the relationship Leaving the light on: what it looks like to stay accessible without chasing  VOICES FROM THIS EPISODE “Your adult child is likely not prioritizing your comfort in reading the letter. They are saying things that they've wanted to say for a long time probably. So their word choice may not be great — intention might be different than how it's coming off.”  — Bri  “If you can read between all of the lines or catch little nuggets of your child coming through in the letter, just consider what they might actually be trying to say. And if you take the emotion out of it, it doesn't have to be offensive.”  — Bri  “You don't get to the point of pushing your parents out unless everything else in life is absolutely unmanageable or too much — and your parent is one of the safest things to let go. And that's really backwards and probably not nice to hear, but it's the truth.”  — Bri  “Leave the light on. Leave the path open. No barriers between you and your adult child so they can get to you directly, easily, when they need and want to, when they're ready to.”  — Dr. Janet Steinkamp  “When you read the message the first time, and if you wait seventy-two hours and you read it again, you hear it differently, you read it differently.”  — Dr. Janet Steinkamp  “It wasn't really about them. The part that was about the parent was that they couldn't get enough space to work out whatever was going on. And parents are often very surprised to hear that.”  — Dr. Janet Steinkamp  WHAT IS AFTER HOURS? After Hours episodes follow Virtual Office Hours — live sessions where listeners join Dr. Janet Steinkamp and Bri in real time to ask questions and share what's on their minds. After each session, Janet and Bri take the most important topics from those conversations and go deeper.  These episodes are intentionally light touch. The topics are complex and nuanced — they deserve more than a quick answer. Think of After Hours as the conversation that continues after the room goes quiet.  Join the next Virtual Office Hours session at: www.whenouradultchildrenwalkaway.com/office-hours Hi Listeners. I'd love to hear from you. Send an email to Janet@jesteinkamp. It is not possible to respond to your Fan Mail posts directly.DISCLAIMERThe content of this podcast is based on my professional work as an estrangement coach and my personal estrangement journey. Any examples, characters, or stories referenced are drawn from my own lived experience or represent a composite of multiple real-life situations shared with me over time. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: Dr. Janet SteinkampWhen Our Adult Children Walk Away with Dr. Janet Steinkamp explores healthy communication, ethical interaction, safe family relationships, and reciprocal (appropriate) boundaries. The podcast provides education and support for parents navigating family estrangement, communication breakdowns, grief, reconciliation efforts, healthy boundary development and adult family relationship dynamics.Dr. Janet Steinkamp's work emphasizes emotionally healthy communication, adult accountability, ethical and safe relationship practices, mutual respect and appropriate boundaries, voluntary communication and reconnection and safe and appropriate family systems. Listeners gain practical tools to improve communication, understand the dynamics of estrangement, and pursue emotional responsibility, compassion, and integrity. 

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 20, include: Gov. Jim Pillen prepares executive order suspending data center tax incentives, Nebraska election officials review Cindy Burbank's request to withdraw from U.S. Senate race, judge issues injunction against Lincoln's minimum wage ordinance, Dawson County receives temporary exemption from new federal Medicaid work requirements, inflation and SNAP benefit reductions continue to strain many Nebraska families, Lincoln Electric System unveils its first zinc battery storage project, Jordan Larson reflects on returning from retirement to play for LOVB Nebraska, Sidney continues rebuilding nearly decade after losing Cabela's headquarters.

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Leaving Las Vegas is so hard to do. maybe I should stay. I played blackjack, slots, poker, and much more.

Alan Dershowitz joins Michael Cohen to discuss the Supreme Court's failure to protect individual First Amendment rights against powerful entities, Dershowitz's defamation suit against CNN, leaving the Democratic Party, and much more!  

Alaina Puff, founder of Flow State Coaching and Consulting, a psychology and intuitive development business that helps conscious parents and purpose-driven entrepreneurs create more aligned, impactful lives and businesses.Through 1:1 coaching, group programs, workshops, and live events, Alaina helps her clients uncover the deeper patterns keeping them stuck, so they can move forward with more clarity, confidence, and alignment.Now, Alaina's journey of stepping away from systems that no longer fit demonstrates what can happen when someone chooses to trust their own voice and build a business that reflects their values.And while navigating the stretch of greater visibility, responsibility, and growth, she's helping others reconnect with themselves and create meaningful impact in their lives, families, and work.Here's where to find more:www.flowstatecc.comwww.linkedin.com/in/alainapuff@dralainapuff and @flow_state_coach ________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

We were promised that more data would give us more control. Somewhere between the sleep score and the blood panel, many of us stopped asking how we actually feel. After stepping away from the demanding executive career that had shaped much of her identity, physician and healthcare leader Dr. Nasim Afsar was forced to confront a deeper question: Who are you when the role, schedule, and story that defined you are suddenly gone? In this conversation, Nasim and Marc explore identity beyond achievement, the danger of trying to fix every uncomfortable emotion, and the growing anxiety surrounding wearables, supplements, testing, peptides, and longevity protocols. They also examine how unified health data and artificial intelligence could create a more personalized and human healthcare system—provided that people remain the owners of their information and the centre of every decision. This is a conversation about becoming whole, trusting how you feel, and remembering that no technology can replace sleep, movement, purpose, community, and a life you genuinely want to live. Show Partners: Get your MENTAL FITNESS BLUEPRINT here! A special thanks to our mental fitness + sweat partner Sip Saunas Personal Socrates: Better Question, Better Life   Connect with Marc: https://konect.to/marcchampagne   Timestamps: 00:00 — The question that opens every interview: “Who are you?” 01:41 — Leaving the career that had become part of her identity 04:23 — What story are you telling yourself about who you are? 06:32 — Becoming a more whole human being 08:21 — What a Valentine's Day disappointment taught Nasim about pain 11:14 — Why fixing the problem can prevent us from understanding it 13:16 — Letting discomfort teach you instead of managing it away 15:38 — How medical training conditioned doctors to disconnect emotionally 18:36 — Feeling difficult emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them 20:03 — Why high-stress professions must teach people how to process trauma 22:17 — The connection between human context and intelligent health 23:47 — The patient labelled “non-compliant” whose real story was being missed 26:06 — Why clinical care represents only part of what shapes our health 26:44 — The three pillars of intelligent health 28:53 — Why modern health optimization has become overwhelming 30:12 — When wearable data disconnects you from how you actually feel 31:58 — The psychological cost of forcing yourself through “healthy” routines 33:34 — The anxiety and stress hiding inside the longevity movement 35:33 — A healthier, seasonal approach to wearables and tracking 37:56 — The simple fundamentals shared by people who live well 39:12 — The dangerous side of rushing into unverified health treatments 40:32 — Returning to the fundamentals before chasing the latest protocol 42:01 — Why fragmented health data prevents personalized care 45:15 — Where to begin when health information feels overwhelming 46:06 — Baseline testing, trusted practitioners, AI, and health-data privacy 47:38 — Why no peptide can replace the foundations of health 48:18 — The personalized health future that may be closer than we think 49:55 — Reclaiming autonomy without chasing every health trend * Special props

In an era dominated by keyboards, it is easy to think handwriting is a skill of the past. But are we shortchanging our brains by abandoning this ability? Our guests this week explore the critical cognitive benefits of handwriting and discuss how the physical act of writing by hand significantly boosts literacy, memory retention, and idea generation. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Special Tisha Ba'av Episode with an all new introduction.  The 1903 Kishinev Pogrom was a tragic massacre, with reverberations within the wider Jewish world remaining until this very day. Goaded on by antisemitic newspapers with cries of 'Death to the Jews', a blood libel was fabricated and a mob was unleashed on Easter Sunday, April 19, 1903. Leaving 49 killed, hundreds maimed and injured in its wake, Jewish property was destroyed and looted as well. Claims of complicity of the police and government were voiced in many quarters. But it was primarily the after effects of this pogrom which had a long term transformative effect on Jewish society in Russia and worldwide. The great immigration to the United States was already long underway, but it significantly intensified in the years following Kishinev and the subsequent 1905 revolution. American Jewry was galvanized to assist the victims, and this cemented the relationship US Jewry was to have with their brethren back in Eastern Europe. Within Russia, many of the Jewish youth became radicalized as a result of the massacre, joining clandestine revolutionary organizations with the goal of overthrowing the Czar. The most profound impact was felt within the nascent Zionist movement. Chaim Nachman Bialik was dispatched by the historian Shimon Dubnow to gather testimonies from survivors. Following his five week stay in Kishinev, Bialik penned 'Be'ir Hahareiga' - In the City of Death, a poem about the pogrom. Powerfully written, it also included strongly worded accusations in regards to the perceived passivity of the victims. The poem and its message was to have an immense impact, as it was published and translated and became immensely popular. Vladimir Jabotinsky's conclusion was to organize Jewish self defense, and Theodore Herzl's conclusion was the Uganda proposal at the Sixth Zionist Congress. The shadow of the Kishinev tragedy was to hover over the many subsequent, and ever greater tragedies of the bloody 20th century. Subscribe to Jewish History Soundbites Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ or your favorite podcast platform Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history or feedback contact Yehuda at: yehuda@yehudageberer.com

Where do flea and tick treatments really go?For many of us, protecting our dogs from fleas and ticks has become part of responsible care. But what happens when the products we use to protect our dogs raise wider questions about environmental health, scientific uncertainty and the choices we make every day?In this thought-provoking conversation, I'm joined by Dr Tilly Collins, Senior Fellow & Deputy Director of Imperial College London's Centre for Environmental Policy, whose research is transforming our understanding of how flea and tick pesticides move beyond the animals they're applied to.Together, we explore what happens after these products are used, how residues have been found not only in rivers and waterways but within our homes, and why this is opening up important new conversations about parasite management, environmental responsibility and the need for further research.Rather than offering simple answers, this episode invites us to ask better questions.Because perhaps the future of parasite management isn't about eliminating every risk—it's about understanding risk more deeply and making thoughtful, evidence-informed decisions for the individual dog in front of us.In this episode we discuss:Why flea and tick control is far more complex than many of us realiseHow modern flea and tick pesticides workWhat Dr Collins' research has revealed about pesticide residues in homes, including household dust, mop water and dog beddingWhether fleas may be developing resistance to some commonly used productsWhat we really mean when we talk about "risk"How to move towards a more personalised, risk-based approach to parasite managementThe need for further independent research into the long-term impacts on animals, people and the environmentHow we can begin shifting from routine intervention towards thoughtful stewardshipResources

Bobby shared a list of the Top 10 most expensive weddings and where Morgan’s would rank on the list. We get Raymundo’s feelings about going to his big game this weekend in Vegas and if he’s going to make it on TV. We also talked about the most popular celebrity hall passes. Did Eddie get played by a server? After a long wait for the check, their waitress shared that she was having a rough day after a coworker called her “dumb” leading to a bigger tip from Eddie. Was it all a part of their plan?? We talked to Morgan on her final day and what she has planned for life on Monday, what life looks like moving forward and her wedding. Lunchbox has some questions for Bobby on Morgan’s final day including if he has regrets and thinks Morgan used the show to her advantage. We find out if Morgan has another job lined up and if someone else is leaving the show?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Choucri is an Egyptian-American real estate investor and finance professional specializing in senior housing acquisitions and development. Based in Massachusetts, he is a key member of Cougar Capital, where he focuses on capital raising, marketing, and investor relations. His first major deal as a Rod Khleif Warrior was the acquisition of a 196-unit senior housing community in Long Island, reflecting his focus on acquiring and repositioning distressed assets. Ali holds a BA in English from Seattle University and an MBA from Northeastern University.    Here's some of the topics we covered:   From Investment Banking to Senior Housing Investing Why Senior Housing Is the Next Big Opportunity Inside a 196 Unit Distressed Senior Living Acquisition How to Turn Around Struggling Assisted Living Facilities Why Senior Housing Beats Multifamily in Today's Market The Power of Relationships Capital Raising and Mindset Building Financial Freedom Through Senior Housing Investing   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

On this week's episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf travels to Virginia Beach to spend time with Dom Raso aboard his boat near Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story. Dom spent 12 years in the SEAL teams before founding Dynamis Alliance, a gear and combatives training company built from everything he learned in the teams. Today, Dom's life largely revolves around his faith, family, and protecting time with them has become his priority. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original. Chapters (00:00) Cold Open (01:11) The Power of "No" (02:44) Family, Faith & Current Ventures (05:05) Gladius Christi: Protecting the Church (10:51) Combatives Philosophy (19:11) Should Young Men Join the Military? (28:58) Faith and Military Discipline (41:44) Extortion 17 and the Path to Catholicism (49:23) Redefining Success (54:15) Fatherhood as the Front Line (57:09) Leaving the SEAL Teams (1:01:52) Gift Exchange Sponsors: Firecracker Farm  Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-agents-with-andy-stumpf/id1677415740 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKmtN55V2AGbzHDo34DHI?si=5aefbba9abc844ed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 16-year-old Gabbriana Boyster was fatally shot in her Missouri home, three of her friends allegedly fled the scene. They abandoned her body, leaving her mother to make the tragic discovery the following afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 804: July 17, 2026 playlist: Factory Floor, "Buzz Saw" (Buzz Saw) 2026 Phantasy Sound Oren Ambarchi, "Hidden Tableau (excerpt)" (Cooked) 2026 Drag City Still Going, "Spaghetti Circus (feat. Reggie Watts)" (DFA2022) 2009 DFA Records Dead Can Dance, "The Cicadas" (The Cicadas) 2026 Holy Terror Leo, "Qwershape" (Cicada Burnt) 2026 Peak Oil Pure Motorised Instinct, "Invisible" (At Last I'm Leaving the Earth) 1991 Motorcade / 2026 Dark Entries six by seven, "U" (Fuck Trump Fuck The Neoliberals Fuck The Billionaires Fuck Social Media And Fuck All War) 2026 Saturday Night Sunday Morning Dylan Henner, "July" (I'm Writing a New Song Every Month from One Birthday til the Next: July) 2026 Phantom Limb Bush Tetras, "Too Many Creeps" (Too Many Creeps) 1980 99 Records Coil, "Cardinal Points (2026 Remaster)" (Gold Is The Metal (With The Broadest Shoulders)) 2026 Threshold House Email podcast at brainwashed dot com to say who you are; what you like; what you want to hear; share pictures for the podcast of where you're from, your computer or MP3 player with or without the Brainwashed Podcast Playing; and win free music! We have no tracking information, no idea who's listening to these things so the more feedback that comes in, the more frequent podcasts will come. You will not be put on any spam list and your information will remain completely private and not farmed out to a third party. Thanks for your attention and thanks for listening.

For nearly three years, she loved living in her apartment. It felt safe, comfortable, and completely ordinary. Then she got engaged, started planning a wedding, and began packing for a move into her new home. That's when everything changed.It started with small things that were easy to dismiss, but the closer moving day came, the more difficult those explanations became. Soon it wasn't just her experiencing the strange activity. Her mother, sister, and even her fiancé witnessed things they couldn't explain, leaving them all wondering why the apartment had suddenly become so active.The mystery has never been whether something strange was happening. It's why nothing happened for nearly three years... until she was getting ready to leave.#HauntedApartment #RealGhostStories #GhostStories #Paranormal #HauntedHome #Supernatural #Unexplained #GhostEncounter #MovingDay #TrueParanormal #Haunting #ParanormalPodcast #StrangeExperiences #HauntedLiving #MysteryLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

The Fort Knox "confirmation" that Wall Street celebrated amounts to Scott Bessent telling Jesse Watters the gold is there — with no audit, no verification of quantity or quality, and a punchline that writes itself: $1 trillion in unverified gold against $40 trillion in debt and $160 trillion in unfunded obligations. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins the show this week! Is Google's AI Search failing kids? OpenAI could be releasing its first device: a proactive AI-smart speaker. OnePlus is exiting the US & European market. And Microsoft's Comic Chat is now open source. Common Sense Media finds Google's AI Overviews and AI Mode miss warning signs like suicidal ideation and validate disordered eating, especially concerning. Bloomberg reports that OpenAI is building a screen-free, proactive smart speaker for the home. Katie Collins from CNET joins the show to talk about OnePlus's withdrawal from the US & European market. And Microsoft releases the code for its iconic mid-90s comic-strip IRC client (birthplace of Comic Sans) on GitHub. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Katie Collins Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT rippling.ai/tnw framer.com/tnw zscaler.com/security

The Anfield Wrap's Live Breakfast Wrap on the morning after England exited the World Cup at the hands of Argentina, conceding two late goals having taken the lead in the semi-final and coming agonisingly close to reaching their first World Cup final since 1966. Neil Atkinson hosts Craig Hannan and Andy Heaton. Subscribe to The Anfield Wrap for more on Liverpool's summer... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Fort Knox "confirmation" that Wall Street celebrated amounts to Scott Bessent telling Jesse Watters the gold is there — with no audit, no verification of quantity or quality, and a punchline that writes itself: $1 trillion in unverified gold against $40 trillion in debt and $160 trillion in unfunded obligations. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Do you carry your stress in tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, or a heavy chest that won't fully open? In this gentle 10-minute guided anxiety relief session, clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic Martin Hewlett shows you how to communicate directly with your intelligent nervous system to let go of physical stress. Using a simple, structured box breathing technique, you will learn to quiet the subconscious mind, lower cortisol levels, and signal to your body that you are completely safe.Perfect for morning mindfulness, a midday stress reset, or a calming routine before sleep. Discover why millions of listeners turn to this daily practice to step out of flight-or-fight mode and return to their natural state of peace.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 – Introduction: Recognizing Where Your Body Holds Stress01:05 – Getting Comfy: Physical Posture Set-Up for Total Relaxation01:35 – Tracing the Square: The Science of Box Breathing02:25 – Breathwork Practice: Guided 3-Count Box Breathing Cycles03:55 – Body Scan: Identifying Residual Tightness Without Judgment04:50 – Subconscious Hypnotherapy: Deep Trance & Affirmations07:41 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier Life09:05 – Awakening: Bringing Awareness Back to Your Room09:20 – Outro: Finding the Real You & A Message of Kindness

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins the show this week! Is Google's AI Search failing kids? OpenAI could be releasing its first device: a proactive AI-smart speaker. OnePlus is exiting the US & European market. And Microsoft's Comic Chat is now open source. Common Sense Media finds Google's AI Overviews and AI Mode miss warning signs like suicidal ideation and validate disordered eating, especially concerning. Bloomberg reports that OpenAI is building a screen-free, proactive smart speaker for the home. Katie Collins from CNET joins the show to talk about OnePlus's withdrawal from the US & European market. And Microsoft releases the code for its iconic mid-90s comic-strip IRC client (birthplace of Comic Sans) on GitHub. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Katie Collins Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT rippling.ai/tnw framer.com/tnw zscaler.com/security

Episode #1162 How do you know when it's time to leave your marriage? Or when it's time to fight for it? It's one of the hardest questions a man can ask himself, especially when the connection is gone, communication feels impossible, and you've started wondering if life would be easier with someone else. In this episode, Doug Holt and Christopher Hansen have an honest conversation about what really happens when a marriage reaches this point. They share personal experiences, lessons from coaching thousands of married businessmen, and the two simple questions every man should answer before making a decision he can't take back. You'll hear why the grass isn't always greener, how emotional distance slowly builds over time, what women are often looking for in a relationship, and why working on yourself first can completely change the direction of your marriage. They also talk about why doing the work is worth it, whether your marriage is restored or you ultimately decide to move on. If you've been asking yourself, "Should I stay or should I leave?" this episode will give you practical guidance to help you make that decision with confidence instead of emotion. Get your free copy of A Man's Guide on How to Save Your Marriage Without Talking About It and discover practical steps you can start using today to rebuild connection and become the man your family needs. Just cover the shipping, and we'll send you the book.

For years, chronic fatigue, joint pain, and skin issues can leave you feeling unheard, especially when your labs come back "normal." This episode explores why standard testing often misses the inflammation quietly driving those symptoms, and shares practical, faith-based steps for supporting your body through natural means. This episode is for the Christian woman who is tired of guessing at what's wrong and trying remedy after remedy with no real answers. She's done more research, tried more things, and asked more questions than most people around her — and she's ready for real, grounded next steps instead of more guesswork. What Inflammation Actually Is Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury, illness, or something foreign like germs, toxins, or chronic stress. It's a necessary part of healing, but when it becomes chronic, it can quietly contribute to exhaustion, autoimmune conditions, and a long list of health struggles that don't always show up clearly on a standard lab panel. Why Conventional Labs Don't Always Tell the Full Story Many common lab tests weren't designed to catch the subtler imbalances that functional and naturopathic practitioners often look for. After personal health struggles, including a painful skin flare-up back in 2019, a functional medicine evaluation revealed significant nutrient deficiencies and gut health issues that standard testing had never flagged. This isn't a claim that conventional labs are  wrong. It is a reminder that they don't always capture the whole picture, and that seeking additional wisdom and information is a reasonable, faithful step toward better health. A Personal Turning Point Before making dietary changes, weight had dropped to 90 pounds from confusion over what to eat, and topical steroids were part of daily life. Committing to a gut cleanse, adjusting diet, and addressing nutritional deficiencies changed the trajectory entirely. Today, medication use is rare, energy is strong, and daily life includes working, homeschooling, and staying active. This isn't shared to boast, but as a testimony to what became possible through seeking God's wisdom for the body He designed. Practical Ways to Support Your Body Through Inflammation Several approaches have made a real difference over time: Fish oil has supported joint comfort, particularly easing stiffness that once caused a thumb to lock in place. Diluted, raw apple cider vinegar with the mother has helped calm flare-ups of heat and inflammation, especially in the hands. Warm baths with calming essential oil blends offer a simple way to unwind and support the body's stress response. Prioritizing seven to eight hours of sleep, rather than the four to six hours once considered normal, has made a noticeable difference. Prayer and quiet time with God, including learning to sit in silence and actually listen for His response rather than treating prayer as one-sided, has become a foundational stress-management practice. Breathing techniques, such as the physiological sigh and box breathing, offer accessible tools for calming the nervous system in stressful moments. Addressing emotional health through counseling, retreats, and community with other women has been just as important as physical remedies. Reducing toxic exposure by switching to cleaner personal care products has, for some, led to real improvements in symptoms like migraines and allergies. None of these are presented as a cure-all. They are pieces of a whole-person approach that honors both the body's design and the wisdom God provides through it. Time-Stamped Highlights 00:00 — Why standard labs may not catch what's really going on in the body 00:23 — What inflammation is and why it happens 00:52 — The limits of conventional testing and the rise of functional medicine 02:17 — A personal story of lab results, gut health, and a turning point in 2019 04:36 — How addressing nutrition changed a health trajectory 05:06 — Introduction to practical, natural ways to reduce inflammation 05:34 — Fish oil and joint support 06:01 — Apple cider vinegar for flare-ups 06:56 — Baths, sleep, and prioritizing rest 07:25 — Prayer as a two-way conversation with God 09:10 — Breathing techniques for stress relief 09:40 — Emotional health, counseling, and community support 10:37 — Calming teas and daily stress tools 11:03 — Toxic personal care products and their hidden effects Key Takeaways Chronic inflammation often has more layers than a single lab panel can reveal. Staying curious and asking questions is a wise, faithful response, not an overreaction. Healing is rarely one single fix. It tends to come through small, consistent choices across nutrition, rest, stress, and spiritual life. Prayer is meant to be a conversation, not a monologue. Leaving room to listen can be as valuable as the words spoken. Real change often starts with choosing just one or two practical steps rather than trying to overhaul everything at once. Your body was designed with intention. Learning to understand it, rather than fight it, is part of stewarding the health God has given you. Ready for Your Next Right Step? If this episode named something you've been feeling but haven't been able to fully explain, you don't have to keep piecing it together alone. The More Energy Strategy Session is a focused, one-on-one conversation to walk through your specific situation and identify your next right step, whatever that looks like for you. If you're done waiting for things to make sense on their own and ready to move forward with clarity, book your session at herholistichealing.com/services. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

For nearly three years, she loved living in her apartment. It felt safe, comfortable, and completely ordinary. Then she got engaged, started planning a wedding, and began packing for a move into her new home. That's when everything changed.It started with small things that were easy to dismiss, but the closer moving day came, the more difficult those explanations became. Soon it wasn't just her experiencing the strange activity. Her mother, sister, and even her fiancé witnessed things they couldn't explain, leaving them all wondering why the apartment had suddenly become so active.The mystery has never been whether something strange was happening. It's why nothing happened for nearly three years... until she was getting ready to leave.#HauntedApartment #RealGhostStories #GhostStories #Paranormal #HauntedHome #Supernatural #Unexplained #GhostEncounter #MovingDay #TrueParanormal #Haunting #ParanormalPodcast #StrangeExperiences #HauntedLiving #MysteryLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access: