Podcasts about leopards

Join Ellen & very special guest zookeeper and conservationist Alice Vassallo for the inside scoop on one of the world's most mysterious not-so-big cats. We discuss differences between zookeeping practices in Europe and the US, swiping right if you have rotatable ankles, marshmallows as a last resort, have an eclipse interlude, and so much more. Links: Check out Alice's podcast (profanity warning)! Follow Alice on Instagram! Check out the Clouded Leopard Working Group! For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord! Follow Ellen on Instagram or BlueSky! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinjustthezoo

Wild animals carry a raw, simultaneous presence of beauty and danger that is difficult to fully articulate, which is exactly what makes the picture in Isaiah 11 so stunning. A wolf living with a lamb. A leopard resting beside a goat. A little child leading them all. These pairings shatter every assumption we hold about the natural order of things. They are describing something that has never existed in a fallen world. A day is coming when the knowledge of the Lord will fill the earth as the waters cover the sea, and in that day, radical and complete peace will come to all of creation. No more fear, no more power struggle, no more tooth and claw. The everlasting reign of Jesus will bring the peace that every corner of creation has been groaning for. For now, we live in the in-between. We catch glimpses of that coming reality in our friendships with animals, in moments of unexpected beauty in the natural world, and in the steady trust that what is broken is not forever. All shall be well. Today's Bible Verse "They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea."— Isaiah 11:9, NIV Ponder Today The stunning pairings in Isaiah 11 are meant to shatter our assumptions. Wolf with lamb. Leopard with goat. Child leading them all. God is describing something so far outside our current experience that it can only arrive with the fullness of His knowledge filling the earth. We live in the in-between of here but not yet. The promise of Isaiah 11 is future, but we are not without glimpses of it now — in the animals we love, in moments of beauty in nature, and in every act of peace and care we extend to the world around us. The current brokenness of creation is not its final state. Romans 8 tells us that creation itself groans, waiting for redemption. That groan is not hopeless — it is the groan of something that knows restoration is coming. Waiting faithfully means making the most of opportunities to promote peace right now. We cannot bring Isaiah 11 into full reality, but we can be agents of the peace it describes in the lives and world around us while we wait for the One who will. A Prayer for You Today Root of Jesse, Scripture speaks of a coming day when You will rule in peace and righteousness, when the world will be filled with the knowledge of You and all will confess that Jesus is Lord. With Your rule, peace will come to all of creation. I long for this day when wars will cease, humans will live in harmony with Your good creation, and death will die. Right now, I find myself in the in-between of here but not yet. Help me wait in faithfulness, making the most of my opportunities to promote peace in the lives and world around me. May I live with steady trust that the current brokenness of creation is not forever. Peace is coming. And so I trust, in the words of Julian of Norwich, that all shall be well. In Jesus' name, Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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St. Louis is approximately the temperature of the sun, and the only reasonable goal is to land the plane without setting either the plane or ourselves on fire. Naturally, we immediately fail.Things actually start suspiciously positive when the crew discovers The Rizzuto Show won the St. Louis Magazine A-List honor for Talk/News Radio Show. Nobody knew. Nobody prepared a speech. Nobody even knew when the results came out. Truly the level of professionalism you expect from an award-winning funny podcast and radio show. We celebrate by immediately combing through the other winners and finalists, congratulating friends, questioning categories and proving that even success can become an argument if you give us enough time.Then Moon spots an expired Missouri temp tag, and that harmless observation detonates into one of the great Rizz Show debates: why is getting permanent plates such a ridiculous process? Missouri is working toward eliminating paper temp tags and changing how vehicle sales tax gets collected, which should finally make things easier. There's just one small problem: Rafe casually admits HIS temp tags are expired.Rafe has the paperwork. He has the money. He has the check. What he apparently does not possess is the spiritual strength required to actually finish the process. This leads to his transformation from procrastinating vehicle owner into self-appointed freedom fighter, complete with comparisons to Gandhi that Gandhi's estate would presumably like removed from the record. According to Rafe, this isn't laziness. It's peaceful protest. According to everyone else in the studio: dude, go get your plates.From there, the funny podcast portion of our alleged news operation kicks the doors completely off the hinges.A Minnesota man allegedly decides neighborhood kids cutting across his lawn require homemade spike strips, giving us the “get off my lawn” story to end all “get off my lawn” stories. That sends the show into booby-trap law, trespassing, old farm stories and the landmark legal case of Wet Bandits v. Kevin McAllister. Please note: The Rizzuto Show is not a law firm. This paragraph alone should have made that obvious.Then we meet a Georgia driver accused of trying to run down a jogger after she committed the unforgivable crime of saying “good morning.” Three attempts. One greeting. Apparently mornings have gotten significantly more hostile.And somehow that STILL isn't enough chaos for one episode.Creep Corner arrives with the kind of characters who make you wonder why your neighborhood Facebook group suddenly feels comforting, the Town Crier of Creep Corner gets involved, and eventually we reach FULL CONTACT LEOPARDS, because nature apparently looked at everything humans were doing in this episode and said, “Fine, our turn.”It's celebrity news, weird news, St. Louis nonsense, ridiculous arguments, accidental confessions and the usual collection of tangents that turn a simple story into twenty minutes of grown adults questioning society. In other words, another perfectly normal episode of The Rizzuto Show.If you like daily humor, funny stories, entertainment gossip, unusual news stories, sarcastic humor and watching radio professionals discover potentially important information live on their own show, congratulations: you have found your funny podcast.We apologize in advance.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Pressure is inevitable. But whether it contracts you or expands you — that's a choice. Dr. Emma Zia has spent nine years helping founders, executives, and high performers figure out which voice they're listening to, and how to change it. Emma is a high performance expert, author of Power Under Pressure, and holds a Doctorate in Metaphysical Science. She works with leaders at critical inflection points — when the stakes are highest and the old patterns are loudest. In this episode, she joins Scott Love to unpack the Contractor vs. Expander framework, the six hidden unconscious patterns that quietly cap success, and the practical tools to break through each one. Scott calls this one of the most personally meaningful conversations on the Rainmaking Podcast — one he read aloud to his wife and daughter. It's a little different. And it might be exactly what you need. You'll learn: What the Contractor and Expander voices are — and how to tell which one is running your decisions Why you cannot outperform your inner world (and what that means for your business results) The 6 hidden patterns that keep high performers stuck: Imposter, Overdrive, Chaos, Fortress, Freeze, and Control The Dimmer vs. Inflator — two faces of the Imposter pattern and how to spot them in yourself Why Warren Buffett's success is an argument against the Overdrive pattern The PlayStation level analogy: why you can't skip to the next level without breaking through the current one first Why fighting reality only intensifies suffering — and what acceptance actually looks like for a high achiever How one client went from zero sales for six months to $60K collected in four weeks after a single session The visceral body exercise that tells you in real time whether you're in contraction or expansion 3 action steps to start accessing your power under pressure today Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/pdS6k1sUZRk ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------

This week, we delve into current political antics, social issues, and cultural commentary, offering insights and humor on topics from Mitch McConnell's health rumors to Haitian immigration policies.Become a Habitual Ish Talker and follow us on The App Formally Known As Twitter: twitter.com/TalkinIsh_PodJoin in on the conversation! E-Mail us at ⁠talkinishpod@gmail.com⁠Listen to the audio version: https://linktr.ee/TalkinIshPod#Podcast #Politics #PopCulture

Research shows lawyers score below average in emotional intelligence compared to the general population. That gap is costing law firms talent, trust, and millions in preventable attrition. David Sarnoff is an ICF Certified Executive Coach, leadership trainer, and former attorney who founded Sarnoff Group LLC to do development work that actually sticks. He's also the co-author of Beyond the Courtroom: Proven Strategies from the Legal Field for Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Well-Being in the Modern Workplace. In this episode, David joins Scott Love to break down why emotional intelligence is so hard for lawyers to develop — and exactly how to build it. This is a legal-specific episode from the Sometimes Tuesdays series, and it's one of the most practically useful conversations the show has had on leadership, retention, and what actually keeps great attorneys and staff from walking out the door. You'll learn: Why lawyers as a population score below average in EQ — and what Martin Seligman's research on pessimism reveals about why The connection between low EQ and the legal profession's alarming rates of depression, substance abuse, and burnout Why 70% of what you communicate is nonverbal — and what partners are accidentally telling their teams without knowing it The "three words exercise" that reveals the gap between how you see yourself and how your team actually experiences you What the amygdala hijack is and why it makes otherwise rational lawyers act irrationally under stress The box breathing technique Navy SEALs use to stay calm in chaos — and how one practice group leader used it to stop a blow-up in real time What KKR discovered when they studied empathy in their portfolio company CEOs (it has nothing to do with being "nice") Why people don't leave law firms — they leave partners (and what the data says about attrition costs) How to use the EQI 2.0 assessment to get a baseline and track growth 3 specific action steps to start elevating your emotional intelligence today Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/HrfAyoqt9EQ ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------

Today we learn that Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are forming the first “Islamic Military Alliance”. To those not familiar with Bible Prophecy, this might not mean much, but today Pastor Stan explains exactly why this is a very important event in the times we live in. 00:00 The News 03:00 Prophecy 05:34 The Four Beasts 13:59 13 Bloodlines 16:36 Three World Wars 27:29 World Government

Today we learn that Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are forming the first “Islamic Military Alliance”. To those not familiar with Bible Prophecy, this might not mean much, but today Pastor Stan explains exactly why this is a very important event in the times we live in. 00:00 The News 03:00 Prophecy 05:34 The Four Beasts 13:59 13 Bloodlines 16:36 Three World Wars 27:29 World Government

Le cinéaste américain (Little Odessa, The Yards, La nuit nous appartient, Two Lovers, Ad Astra) vient à Locarno pour y recevoir un Leopard d'honneur et présenter Paper Tiger son dernier long métrage sur la Piazza Grande (Sortie le 25 novembre 2026). Il parcourt son cinéma si ancré dans son histoire familiale avec Rafael Wolf. Du 5 au 14 août 2026 – tous les jours en direct de Locarno avec Pierre Philippe Cadert et Rafael Wolf.

L'acteur aux plus de 80 films et 40 pièces de théâtre a reçu un léopard d'honneur pour l'ensemble de sa carrière. Il présente également à Locarno "Ah que le bonheur est proche" de François-Christophe Marzal, dans lequel il incarne un acteur vieillissant sujet à des troubles de mémoire et qui craint d'être remplacé. Est-ce que ce Leopard d'honneur n'arrive pas un peu tard? Jean-Luc Bideau, 86 ans, répond à Pierre Philippe Cadert. Du 5 au 14 août 2026 – tous les jours en direct de Locarno avec Pierre Philippe Cadert et Rafael Wolf.

The crew of the Leopard go through hell and out the other side. We have disease and despair, a finely-honed intelligence coup, an escape to higher ground, and a fascinating detour into the 18th-century literary and theological easter eggs hidden in Louisa Wogan's cabin. Grab a slice of iced pudding and settle in!

Dial in your reptile care routine with expert advice from Josh's Frogs keeper Lori. This episode covers the essentials of Eublepharis macularis care, including ambient temperatures, basking spots, and humidity levels. We dive into preventing eye health issues, setting up bioactive enclosures, and solitary housing requirements. We also compare standard leopard geckos to the wild-type traits and care tweaks of the West Indian Leopard Gecko.

La comédienne, qui compte déjà 40 films à son actif, reçoit le Leopard Club Award. Cette année sera montré sur la piazza grande  "Soudain" de Ryūsuke Hamaguchi, pour lequel elle a reçu à égalité avec sa partenaire Tao Okamoto le Prix d'interprétation féminine du Festival de Cannes 2026. Virginie Efira en entretien avec Rafael Wolf.  Du 5 au 14 août 2026 – tous les jours en direct de Locarno avec Pierre Philippe Cadert et Rafael Wolf.

Le prolifique réalisateur québécois, déjà récompensé d'un Leopard d'Or en 2005 à Locarno, présente son 17ème film (!) depuis ses débuts en 1997.  Jeune femme sans véritable foyer, Mira sillonne les routes, allant à la rencontre d'êtres en détresse avec lesquels elle semble avoir conclu de mystérieux pactes de mort. Son halte chez deux marginaux établis au cœur de la forêt l'amène à remettre en question son mode de vie et les funestes engagements qui la guident. Du 5 au 14 août 2026 – tous les jours en direct de Locarno avec Pierre Philippe Cadert et Rafael Wolf.

"No is a complete sentence." It took Gina Rubel years of executive coaching — and nearly 25 years of running a top legal PR firm — to fully believe that. In this episode, she makes the case for why. Gina Rubel is the CEO and General Counsel of Furia Rubel Communications, a nationally recognized legal marketing, litigation PR, and crisis communications agency. She joins Scott Love for the Rainmaking Podcast's first-ever episode dedicated entirely to saying no — when to do it, how to do it, and why the most successful professionals in any field have mastered it. This conversation is packed with practical frameworks: red flag checklists, core values exercises, real-world stories from crisis comms and RFP negotiations, and the "yes, and" mindset that turns a firm no into a future opportunity. You'll learn: The 6 most common reasons a professional services provider should turn down business — and how to recognize each one early How to build your personal red flag checklist before you take another intake call Why your core values — not your revenue goals — should be the filter for every new client relationship The RFP negotiation story: how saying "we can't do this in time" turned into a stronger client relationship Why "no" doesn't always have to mean no — and how the "yes, and" approach keeps doors open How to actually say no to a prospect without over-explaining or burning the bridge Why culture fit doesn't mean identical culture — and what the real alignment requirement is The red flag you're probably overlooking: clients who don't value your advice When an existing client relationship warrants a no (and how to handle it with integrity) 3 action steps to start saying no to the right things starting today Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/DHktJ3_6xMw ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------

Welcome to The Daily. We are 11 days away from beginning our next book of the Bible. We are moving to the New Testament, 1 Peter. We are going to discover how to live holy in a hostile world. Go ahead and pick up your 1 Peter Scripture Journal now. And if you are a Project23 donor giving $35 or more per month, this has already been shipped to you. So become a donor and partner with us in Project23. Our text today is Hosea 13:7-8 So I am to them like a lion;     like a leopard I will lurk beside the way. I will fall upon them like a bear robbed of her cubs;     I will tear open their breast, and there I will devour them like a lion,     as a wild beast would rip them open. — Hosea 13:7-8 People love the idea of God being loving. Fewer people are comfortable with the idea of God opposing them. But that is because people misunderstand God's love. It is not soft indifference. God is holy. And when people persistently resist Him, reject Him, harden themselves against Him, and refuse every warning He gives, eventually they experience not only His kindness but His opposition. In our text, God is pictured as: Lion. Leopard. Bear. These are not random animals. They are kings of the jungle. Hunters. Protectors. Violent. Protective. They describe the seriousness of what happens when people continue resisting the God who loves them. And this is difficult for many modern believers because we have created a version of God that only affirms, comforts, and accommodates. But the God of Scripture also confronts, disciplines, restrains, and judges because He knows where rebellion ultimately leads. A loving Father does not stand by while destruction consumes His children. That is why this passage should not merely scare us. It should wake us up. And yet, even here, the warning itself is mercy. Because God is still speaking. If He truly wanted to abandon His people completely, He would stop warning them altogether. But Hosea exists because God keeps confronting people He still wants to rescue. And maybe that is what this moment is for you. Maybe God has been pressing on something in your life for a long time: a compromise, an addiction, bitterness, pride, a relationship, a hidden sin, or an area of stubborn resistance. Do not keep hardening yourself. The longer the compromise is defended, the harder surrender becomes. But hear this absolutely: God's confrontation is not proof He hates you. It is proof that He still loves you enough to stop you from destroying yourself. So stop resisting Him. Respond while your heart is still soft enough to surrender. DO THIS: Stop defending one area of compromise or resistance today and honestly bring it before God. ASK THIS: What conviction have I been resisting repeatedly? Where has my heart started growing numb? Am I treating God's warnings as mercy or annoyance? PRAY THIS: Father, do not let my heart grow hard toward you. Help me respond quickly to your conviction, surrender honestly, and trust that your correction comes from your love for me. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Nothing Else"

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In this interview, author Stephen Harrigan discusses his historical novel, The Leopard is Loose, which centers on a real-life animal escape in 1950s Oklahoma City. The narrative follows young Grady McCarty and his family as they navigate the psychological and social shifts of the post-World War II era. Harrigan explains how the leopard serves as a catalyst for a community already destabilized by veterans' PTSD, looming Cold War anxieties, and the rigid structures of racial segregation. By filtering the story through Grady's childhood bewilderment and adult reflection, the book examines a family struggling to reconcile past trauma with an uncertain future. The discussion highlights how the pursuit of the escaped animal energized men who felt obsolete in a changing society, while also exposing the deep rifts within American domestic life.1916 TEXAS

Watch this full episode on YouTube to see video of the leopard charges, good/bad shots on leopard, etc. https://youtu.be/t8a3DOHP3nQ Dave Fulson from Safari Classics TV joins me in this episode to discuss leopard hunting. He shares his thoughts on why he thinks leopard hunting is uniquely demanding compared to any other animal in Africa: the endless waiting, the mental grind, the constant second-guessing, and the incredible emotional payoff when everything finally comes together. We also cover baiting versus hound hunting, why so many hunters miss what should be an easy shot, the realities of following up wounded leopards, and some intense stories of charges and close calls. Whether you've hunted leopard or just dream of doing so, this is a raw, honest, and deeply insightful conversation with one of the most experienced voices in African hunting. Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true on a hunt in South Africa. We offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. Visit bestsafarihunt.com or email me at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com to learn more. Make sure to state that you're a podcast listener and I'll give you a special bonus! Go to BigGameHuntingPodcast.com/ebook and sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Resources Subscribe to the Safari Classics YouTube channel for tons of free clips, full hunts, and behind-the-scenes footage. Grab the Safari Classics TV app and get the complete library of over 300 full African safaris, the PH Perspective series, video podcasts, and new content added every week.

You think you know your brand. Your clients experience something else entirely — and that gap is costing you business. Paula Zirinsky is the founder of Zirinsky Strategy LLC and a marketing strategist with over four decades of experience helping law firms, professional services organizations, and global companies discover what their brand actually is — not what they assume it is. In this episode, Paula joins Scott Love to unpack brand intelligence, strategic listening, and the brand discovery process that reveals the hidden stories, emotional differentiators, and unexpected insights that separate the best firms from everyone who sounds exactly like them. You'll learn: What brand intelligence actually is — and why emotional differentiation matters more than rational differentiation Why "we know our brand" is the most dangerous thing a law firm can say The single most powerful question to ask a client that unlocks the stories behind your brand How the pause after "tell me a story" often produces the most valuable insight of any interview What the "triage" story reveals about finding a hidden differentiator hiding in plain sight Why process can be as powerful a brand story as personality How brand discovery interviews actually strengthen client loyalty — sometimes just by asking What blocks organizations from implementing brand work successfully (it's not budget) How strategic listening applies to lateral recruiting and partner development — not just marketing 3 action steps any firm can take right now to start listening differently — even without a consultant Whether you're a managing partner, chief marketing officer, or a solo practitioner trying to stand out in a crowded market — this episode will change how you think about what your brand actually is. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/auqwyRY0NeQ ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------

Our first guest Robin Baker describes three big black cat sightings from the Forest of Dean and two pieces of his resulting artwork which include black leopards. Robin also explains his ‘Big Five' creatures of the Dean which feature in his artwork.Robin also explains the scowles of the Forest of Dean, a landform which inspired Tolkein's Lord of the Ring's Middle-earth landscape. The scowles are gullies in the woods, produced by ancient iron ore mining and now used as eerie backdrops to Star Wars and Harry Potter film scenes. These channels are also highly suited to big cats, for their routes and their ambush positions.Our second guest is Gary Ridley, back from episode 131. He fronted the recent Big Cat Investigator program in the BBC Our Lives series, available on I Player. Gary responds to podcast listeners' different feedback on the program. The program had an emphasis of the quest rather than the proof, and Rick and Gary discuss a key item which didn't make the final edit…   Word of the week:   scowles29 July 2026

Leopard sharks have nearly vanished from the waters in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. The country is one of the largest shark fishing nations in the world. Now, a first-of-its-kind conservation project is working to bring Indo-Pacific leopard sharks back from the brink of extinction. This international project hatches their eggs and raises shark pups to rewild them into the ocean where they once thrived. Will it be enough?For answers, we talk to freelance journalist Katerina Barton. She takes us behind-the-scenes to a shark nursery and shares what this conservation project could mean for other shark species.Interested in more conservation news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. It includes perks like bonus episodes, early access, archive access, curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

How the Leopard Got His Spots by Rudyard Kipling — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep, Insomnia & Deep Relaxation | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you fall asleep — read slowly and softly by Martin, for anyone lying awake and wanting something gentle to drift off to. Tonight's reading is How the Leopard Got His Spots, one of Rudyard Kipling's much-loved Just So Stories, first published in 1902 and long out of copyright. It's a warm, playful tale of the bare, sunlit High Veldt, of a giraffe and a zebra who slip away into a shadowy forest, of Baviaan the wise baboon and his riddling advice, and of how a leopard and his hunting companion finally learn to change. Kipling wrote these stories to be spoken aloud to a child at bedtime — the rolling, repeating rhythm and the familiar refrain of "best beloved" are exactly what makes them settle a restless mind. There is nothing to follow here and nothing to do. No breathing exercise, no affirmations. Just a voice in the dark and a story that goes somewhere far away from your own day. If you fall asleep long before the leopard ever finds his spots, the story has done its job. This is Books at Bedtime, part of Coffee Break for the Soul from the Calming Anxiety podcast — a growing library of classic sleep stories, relaxing audiobooks and public-domain readings for insomnia, night-time anxiety and deep relaxation. Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett. Every Books at Bedtime story is also inside Anchored, our iOS app — offline-ready, with a built-in nightlight for the small hours, so there is always something waiting for you at three in the morning. Sleep well, my friend, and in your dreams, be kind.  

Most law firms spend enormous resources attracting the right attorneys — but the executives running the business behind them are just as hard to find, and just as easy to lose. Ted French is the co-founder and president of ASG Legal Search and a 35-year veteran of the executive recruiting and staffing industry. Having previously built and sold Acclivity Healthcare — a firm that placed over 18,000 professionals with 300+ organizations — Ted now focuses exclusively on recruiting C-suite and director-level non-attorney talent for law firms across the United States. In this episode, Ted joins Scott Love to break down exactly what's driving demand for executive legal talent right now, why firms keep losing the best candidates, and what it takes to win in a hypercompetitive market. You'll learn: Which C-suite roles are in highest demand at law firms right now — including a new one most firms are just starting to hire for The real reason top executives leave their firms (hint: it's not compensation) Why law firms are losing talent to consulting firms, private equity, and tech companies The #1 mistake firms make in their hiring process that costs them their top candidates How AI is reshaping the executive committee — and what the leadership team of tomorrow will look like Why "hiring for industry experience" instead of leadership capability is a critical pitfall What exceptional firms do differently to make their opportunity impossible to say no to 6 best practices for attracting and closing the right executive — from job description to onboarding How to retain executives once you have them (retention starts before they consider leaving) 3 action steps law firm leaders can take right now to improve their ability to attract top talent If you lead a law firm or serve on its executive committee, this episode will sharpen how you think about the business leaders who make your firm run. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/sC7cbTuQanc ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------

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What would your day look like if every part of it, from the moment you woke up to the moment you went to sleep, was actually working for you? Sarah Tetlow is a productivity consultant, trainer, speaker, and author of The Perfectly Productive Day. A repeat guest on the Rainmaking Podcast, Sarah is one of the leading voices in productivity for attorneys and professional services providers, helping law firms reduce stress, increase focus, and grow their business without burning out. In this episode, Sarah and Scott Love walk through the six components of a perfectly productive day: morning routine, commute, workday, evening routine, bedtime, and sleep, and unpack the science-backed habits that make each one work. You'll learn: What a "perfectly productive day" actually means and why the goal isn't perfection The science behind delaying caffeine and drinking water first (and why it helps with the 2 p.m. crash) The 5-minute "kitchen workout" that builds self-trust before your day even begins How to make your commute driving, transit, or work-from-home transition genuinely productive Why doom-scrolling on the train is quietly sabotaging your entire workday The "future self" mindset shift that helps you push through procrastination every time Sarah's shutdown routine: the 3-step end-of-day reset that sets up tomorrow before it starts How the Time Timer eliminates distractions and defeats perfectionism Why your morning brain, before you check your phone, already knows what you should prioritize 3 action steps to start living a more productive day immediately Sarah also shares her free book club, free productivity resources, and a new book in the works: The Perfectly Productive Workday, diving deep into distractions, procrastination, and email management. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/j_XEknTjLlE ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------

MLB Athletics player is put on the injured list after he is hit in the genitals with a baseball. Leopard in a liquor store. Mom accidentally lit herself on fire in front of her kids. Has Charlie talked to the mechanic about the RV?

What does the crew do after the show? Bride's best friend died at her bachelorette party in St. Barts. Would you move your wedding date if your best friend died? Claude Lemieux's son claims his dad relapsed into sex addiction prior to his death. Rover is shocked by the new salespeople. Old man slaps young guy in the back of the head after he didn't stand for the National Anthem. Cease and desist letter prank on Duji. An 8-year-old girl is distraught after no one showed up to her birthday party. Drivers are still using a bridge in Greece that was damaged due to storms rather than using a detour. MLB Athletics player is put on the injured list after he is hit in the genitals with a baseball. Leopard in a liquor store.

What does the crew do after the show? Bride's best friend died at her bachelorette party in St. Barts. Would you move your wedding date if your best friend died? Claude Lemieux's son claims his dad relapsed into sex addiction prior to his death. Rover is shocked by the new salespeople. Old man slaps young guy in the back of the head after he didn't stand for the National Anthem. Cease and desist letter prank on Duji. An 8-year-old girl is distraught after no one showed up to her birthday party. Drivers are still using a bridge in Greece that was damaged due to storms rather than using a detour. MLB Athletics player is put on the injured list after he is hit in the genitals with a baseball. Leopard in a liquor store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB Athletics player is put on the injured list after he is hit in the genitals with a baseball. Leopard in a liquor store. Mom accidentally lit herself on fire in front of her kids. Has Charlie talked to the mechanic about the RV?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don't need a massive audience to build authority in your niche. You just need the right 10 people listening — and a system to get in front of them consistently. Ben Mena is the founder of Select Source Solutions and host of The Elite Recruiter Podcast — the largest recruiting industry podcast with over 300 episodes and 700,000+ downloads. What started as a boredom project during COVID became a full brand, a thriving community of 13,000+, and a steady stream of new business. In this episode, Ben joins Scott Love to share exactly how professional services providers can use podcasting — whether hosting or guesting — to build authority, earn trust, and fill their pipeline in an era increasingly saturated with AI noise. You'll learn: Why you don't need to start your own show to benefit from podcasting How to find the podcasts your ideal clients are already listening to — and get on them What the "trust economy" is and why podcasting is the most powerful tool to win in it How one episode of podcast content can fuel a month's worth of LinkedIn posts and clips The cocktail napkin playbook for launching a niche podcast from scratch Why "manufactured authority" is real — and how to build it in as few as 5 episodes The biggest mistake professionals make when they aren't getting results from content How to use guests strategically to build referral relationships and strategic alliances When it's okay to stop a podcast — and when you should keep going 3 action steps to launch or level up your podcast strategy right now Whether you're a law firm partner, consultant, or executive recruiter — if you want to be the first name people think of in your niche, this episode is your blueprint. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/1BU71EllCAY ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------

A cheetah gets a job at a music festival and ends up looking after some major stars!Written especially for this podcast by Alice.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert-freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at www.animaltales.ukA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

Most professionals know they need more high-value clients. What they don't have is a system to bring them in predictably — without cold pitching, diluting their brand, or spending all their time on marketing instead of client work. Esther Stewart is a Business Growth Strategist and founder of Cottn Owl. A former Fortune 500 finance associate, she spent eight years inside billion-dollar institutions training 7 and 8-figure executives in white-glove sales, client retention, and institutional-grade growth strategy. After leaving a multiple six-figure corporate career in 2023, Esther built two multi-five-figure per month businesses using one offer, one sales system, and disciplined infrastructure. Her philosophy: premium clients don't buy hype — they buy certainty. In this episode, Esther joins Scott Love to break down exactly how professional services providers can build a client acquisition funnel that works — simply, intentionally, and at a premium level. You'll learn: What a funnel actually is — and why most professionals massively overcomplicate it How the price of your offer determines the length and structure of your funnel Why the only thing you need to sell first is a conversation The #1 pitfall that stops high-achieving professionals from growing their pipeline (visibility) How to overcome the discomfort of showing up online when you're used to being the expert, not the promoter Why on-camera ads outperform stock images at premium price points — every time How a fractional CFO generated $120K in new pipeline value in her first 30 days Why hiring a coach isn't enough — and how to pick the right coach for the right thing 3 steps to reverse-engineer your revenue goal into a working funnel If you're a lawyer, consultant, doctor, or high-level service provider sitting on a strong offer but struggling to fill your pipeline — this episode is your roadmap. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/PO0Dl5yR5Pc ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------

The Bible foretold that the end-time world government would have the body of a leopard. But who is the leopard? Daniel chapter 7 gives us the answer, and today's headlines are bringing that prophecy into sharp focus. Is one of the Bible's most important end-time prophecies unfolding right before our eyes? Stay with me as we connect history, current events, and Bible prophecy on today's edition of the Endtime Show!  👉 Subscribe for daily prophecy updates and biblical analysis of current events👉 Learn more at https://watch.osn.tv/browse 🦅🇺🇸: Discover America's destiny in The Wings of a Great Eagle and reserve your America 250 Heritage Collection today: https://store.endtime.com/products/america-250-heritage-collection ⭐️: True Gold Republic: Get The Endtime Show special on precious metals at https://www.endtimegold.com 📱: It's never been easier to understand. Stream Only Source Network and access exclusive content: https://watch.osn.tv/browse 📚: Check out Jerusalem Prophecy College Online for less than $60 per course: https://jerusalemprophecycollege.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailOn the podcast today is the much debated Pro Wrestler of Chicago, Trevor Outlaw! The rudest, Leopard print wearing, cheating to win and of course a Champion of Wrestling!! Sit back and enjoy as the Buds find out as much as they can and maybe turn this heel into a babyface?Segment 1: Pub Talk - Vinyl Collecting - Trevor and the Buds talk about the culture and fun around collecting Vinyl and older physical media.We tried Aromancer  by Urban Artifact Segment 2: Beer Flights we find out everything that makes Trevor Outlaw tick. Every dirty detail and rude act he has ever done.We tried Michigan Swolverine by Transient Artisan Ales  Segment 3: Top Shelf: Ranking our Top 3 Movies about Music or Feature it Heavily      59:30We Tried Hot Honey Mango Sour Ale by Untitled Art Brewing  54:45 & 01:09:57Segment 4: Bar Advice- We went to social media for your What would you do and sticky situations to be answered by the Buds and Trevor! 01:18:46We Tried Walkabout: Scorpion Bowl by Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.  01:14:24 &  Guests Social medias:Hop Station Craft BarGet Beer, Cocktails, and fab food while enjoying darts, vintage games. Hop Station is hopping!Niles BrewingUnique Beers and Cocktails! They host events and trivia weekly. Located in downtown Niles, Michigan!Perry Vine MeadsThe place to be in the Midwest to get your buzz on with the some of the finest meads ever!Shake Up CocktailsWant a zesty and fresh cocktail with the flavors of the fair? Go no further than Shake Up Cocktails!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

I. Introduction: The Shift from History to Vision JT Patton begins by noting a major shift in the Book of Daniel. While Chapters 1–6 were historical narratives (Daniel in the lions' den, the fiery furnace, etc.), Chapter 7 begins the apocalyptic and prophetic section of the book. Context: The vision takes place during the "first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon." This chronologically places the vision before the events of Chapter 5 (the writing on the wall). II. The Setting: The Great Sea (v. 1-3) The Vision: Daniel sees the "four winds of heaven" churning up the "Great Sea." Symbolism: In biblical prophecy, the "sea" often represents the restless, chaotic mass of humanity or the nations of the world. From this chaos, four distinct, terrifying beasts emerge. III. The Four Beasts (v. 4-7) The sermon provides an expository breakdown of the four kingdoms represented by these beasts, paralleling King Nebuchadnezzar's dream of the statue in Daniel Chapter 2: The Lion with Eagle's Wings (v. 4): Representation: The Babylonian Empire. Note: The plucking of the wings and the beast being made to "stand on two feet like a man" is a direct reference to Nebuchadnezzar's humbling and restoration (Chapter 4). The Bear (v. 5): Representation: The Medo-Persian Empire. Details: Raised up on one side (Persia being stronger than Media) with three ribs in its mouth, representing its major conquests (Babylon, Lydia, and Egypt). The Leopard with Four Wings and Four Heads (v. 6): Representation: The Grecian Empire under Alexander the Great. Details: The wings represent the incredible speed of Alexander's conquests; the four heads represent the division of his empire into four parts after his death. The Terrifying and Strong Beast (v. 7): Representation: The Roman Empire. Details: Described as "dreadful and terrible, exceedingly strong," with large iron teeth. It is distinct from the others and utterly destructive. IV. The Ten Horns and the "Little Horn" (v. 8) The climax of the passage focuses on the ten horns of the fourth beast. The Little Horn: Daniel sees a "little horn" emerge, which uproots three of the first horns. This horn has "eyes like the eyes of a man" and a "mouth speaking pompous words." Application: The pastor explains that this horn represents a future ruler (the Antichrist) characterized by arrogance and opposition to God. V. Theological Conclusion: Who is in Control? The sermon concludes by reminding the congregation that while these beasts (kingdoms) appear terrifying and chaotic, they all "come up out of the sea" under the sovereign gaze of God. The Gospel Connection: Even as earthly kingdoms become more "beastly" and arrogant, the vision in Daniel 7 ultimately points toward the "Ancient of Days" and the "Son of Man" (to be covered in the next sermon, Daniel 7:9-14), who will establish an everlasting kingdom that will never be destroyed.

Our first guest Ellie watched two pumas in Wiltshire in April this year. Still fresh from the excitement she describes the incident, and the new sense of wildness it brings to the British landscape for her. She also explains how this experience influences her work as an artist. She has recently seen a darker shaded puma in a sanctuary in Georgia, USA, that matches the colour tone of the Wiltshire ones.    Ellie has been invited to Wildside (ep 137 of our podcasts) to be an artist in residence, to illustrate pumas and other animals at the sanctuary. Some of Ellie's working sketches and illustrations of the pumas are available to see on The Refs & Links page of the Big Cat Conversations website.Our second guest Sophie was staying at a property next to Wildside in Herefordshire last year. Her fish barbeque had already attracted two farm cats one evening, but then a much bigger one entered the grounds. The farm cats dived for cover, and Sophie discusses whether it was the barbecue smell that attracted the puma-like big cat, or the wailing sound coming from nearby at Wildside, that sounded like a puma on heat…  Words of the week:   rufous pelage 30 June 2026

You know you're great at what you do. But can you actually say it — clearly, confidently, and without sounding like you're reading a resume? That's the gap Donna Griffit has spent 16+ years helping professionals close. Donna Griffit is a corporate storyteller, communication coach at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and author of Sticking to My Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups. In this episode, she returns to the Rainmaking Podcast to share her X Factor framework — a method for uncovering your unique blend of talents, skills, and proof points and turning them into a compelling story that wins trust, rooms, and clients. This one includes a live, unrehearsed coaching session where Donna builds Scott's X Factor statement on the spot — and the result is something every professional in the room can learn from. In this episode you'll learn: What the X Factor actually is — and why most people can't see their own How to identify your natural talents using events and experiences you already own The GSBG and GYPSY frameworks for structuring your story in any context Why "tell me about yourself" is the most wasted opportunity in business How to overcome the "it's not modest to brag" block that holds professionals back What Ikigai has to do with finding your genius zone How to transform your LinkedIn summary from a resume blurb into a story that earns trust Why LinkedIn recommendations don't appear by magic — and exactly how to get them 3 action steps rainmakers can take right now to start owning their X Factor Whether you're networking, pitching a new client, or interviewing for your next opportunity — this episode will help you stop being forgettable. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/qXpxDSMFp2o ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------

AI isn't coming for lawyers — but it is coming for the lawyers who don't adapt. Dr. Catherine McGregor joins Scott Love to break down exactly what technology transformation means for the legal profession and what lawyers can do right now to get ahead of it. Catherine is an executive coach, author, and management consultant who works with law firms and in-house legal teams on leadership and talent development in the age of AI. She and Lloyd Johnson co-authored Preparing Lawyers for Technology Transformation — a book Scott calls essential reading for every law firm leader, C-suite executive, and practicing attorney. In this episode you'll learn: What the "exponential age" means and why the pace of change is unlike anything before The 9 Exponential Age Mindset Attributes (EAMAs) every lawyer needs to develop Why clinging to the "just do the technical work" comfort zone is no longer enough How to shift from lawyer-as-technician to trusted strategic advisor The IRAC trap — and why leading with conclusions wins business How Bias Jiu-Jitsu helps lawyers recognize and leverage their own cognitive patterns Why fear of AI is really fear of identity loss — and how to work through it 3 actionable steps lawyers can take today to future-proof their practice If you're a law firm partner, in-house counsel, or legal professional navigating rapid change, this episode will give you a framework to not just survive the AI era — but lead through it. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/8WGkU9g6Ev0 ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------

Van Heerden, general manager of Leopard Sands Kruger Park, talks with Jeanie Fang of Insider Travel Report at this South Africa lodge about its 18 suites with private plunge pools, views of the Sabi River and Kruger National Park, and customized experiences for honeymooners, anniversary travelers, families and other guests. Heerden also reveals the lodge's safari drives, hot air balloon safaris, helicopter trips, full-board inclusions, renovations, a new gym, planned outdoor kitchen and even an upcoming dedicated spa. For more information, visit www.leopardsands.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox. 

The leopard cult of Ekpe in Calabar, in present-day Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon, has one of the most unique performance traditions in all of Africa - a complex theatrical tradition, referred to in calabar English as "play," which encompasses a cycle of sacred dramas that takes many years to execute. The music of this society is almost completely unknown outside the region, because it was not recorded until the 1980s. This program will feature Calabar-themed recordings by artists including Sexteto Habanero, Chano Pozo, Arsenio Rodriguez, and Los Munequitos de Matanzas. Dr. Ivor Miller, the only scholar who has both penetrated the Abaku society and visited the motherland in Calabar, and promoted the first-ever re-encounter between the two traditions, will play some of this powerful music and tell stories of this fascinating culture. Hip Deep by Ned Sublette (originally aired 2007) APWW #534

DR Congo's long-awaited return to the World Cup produced a moment for the history books, as the Leopards earned their first-ever point and first-ever goal on football's biggest stage with a hard-fought draw against Portugal. Backed by a resilient defense and an unwavering belief, DR Congo delivered a performance that earned respect across the football world and signaled a promising new chapter for the nation.⚽

Most professionals fear niching down. Sharon Toerek did the opposite — and built a nationally recognized law firm by going all in on one market. In this episode, Scott Love talks with Sharon Toerek, marketing and intellectual property attorney and founder of Toerek Law (Legal + Creative), about exactly how she doubled down on a niche — and how you can too. Whether you're a lawyer, consultant, or agency owner, this conversation is packed with practical steps to move from generalist to go-to expert. You'll learn: The difference between a vertical niche and a horizontal niche (and which one is right for you) Why the "Swiss Army knife" strategy fails small and mid-size firms How to validate a niche before going all in The "give first" mindset that builds a real flywheel What to do when your niche isn't gaining traction How to find and build relationships with non-competing experts in your space 3 action steps to start niching down today Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/DUQQEpJwBCs ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------

Today's guest is someone whose story and message deeply touched me. As a volunteer clergy member at our local jail, I have the privilege of working one-on-one with inmates to help them discover hope, healing, and the belief that no matter what mistakes they've made, their past does not have to define their future.Recently, I attended a district conference with other volunteers and several former inmates who have completely turned their lives around. It was there that I had the privilege of hearing Tony Taylor speak and sing. His story was powerful, honest, heartbreaking, and inspiring—and I immediately thought, “More people need to hear Tony's story.”Tony shares his journey of growing up feeling like he didn't belong. Born to a Black father and Native American mother, he struggled deeply with identity, racism, bullying, and trauma from a very young age. His childhood was filled with instability, abuse, addiction, violence, abandonment, and unimaginable pain. He experienced sexual abuse as a child, exposure to drugs and domestic violence, and by his teenage years he was already battling alcoholism, drug addiction, and destructive coping mechanisms.In this episode, we talk openly about trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), generational pain, and how unresolved wounds can shape behavior. Tony explains that while trauma does not excuse harmful actions, understanding the roots of pain can help us better understand ourselves and begin the healing process.Despite the chaos surrounding him, Tony graduated from high school, attended college, played football, and started a family. But the trauma he carried inside eventually caught up with him. In a tragic situation, Tony took another person's life and was sentenced to prison.What happened next is what makes Tony's story so remarkable.While in court, the victim's family challenged Tony to do something good with his life. Those words changed him. Instead of surrendering to hopelessness, Tony committed himself to growth, accountability, education, and personal transformation. During his 29 years in prison, he immersed himself in self-improvement programs, life skills classes, and college education. He eventually went from student to teacher, helping mentor and teach fellow inmates. He earned his bachelor's degree and is close to completing his master's degree.We also discuss the important distinction between guilt and shame, inspired by the work of Brené Brown. Guilt says, “I did something bad,” while shame says, “I am bad.” Shame leads to hopelessness, but healthy guilt can motivate change, growth, and accountability.Tony shares how difficult it is to pursue healing and self-improvement in prison, where negativity often dominates the environment. Yet he also shares how faith transformed his life. He credits God and the healing power of Jesus Christ with changing his heart, giving him hope, and teaching him humility, accountability, forgiveness, resilience, and love.Tony openly acknowledges the pain he caused and the years he spent in prison. But instead of wasting that time, he chose to become a better man. Today, he and his son are building a new future together through a fantasy sports business venture with the goal of creating positive impact and giving back to charitable causes like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.One of Tony's favorite scriptures is Ephesians 3:20:“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine according to His power at work within us.”In closing, I shared a story from former prison warden Clinton Duffy. When one critic told him, “Leopards don't change their spots,” Duffy replied:“I don't work with leopards. I work with men, and men change every day.”This episode is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond hope, healing, redemption, or transformation.In This EpisodeHow childhood trauma and ACEs impact behaviorThe connection between pain, addiction, and destructive choicesGenerational trauma and breaking unhealthy cyclesThe difference between guilt and shameFaith, accountability, and personal transformationFinding purpose and healing after devastating mistakesEducation, mentorship, and growth in prisonWhy people are capable of real change and redemptionBuilding a meaningful future after prisonListen, Share, and SupportIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need hope today.Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and help us spread more healing and inspiration to the world.Free Resource for HealingIf you're ready to release stress, calm your mind, and begin healing from within, visit: