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Interview Summary So, you two, along with a number of other people in the field, wrote a chapter for a recently published book called The Handbook of Children and Screens. We discussed that book in an earlier podcast with its editors, Dmitri Christakis and Kris Perry, the executive director of the Children and Screens organization. And I'd like to emphasize to our listeners that the book can be downloaded at no cost. I'd like to read a quote if I may, from the chapter that the two of you wrote. 'Screen time continues to evolve with the advent of continuous and immersive video reels, voice activated assistance, social media influencers, augmented and virtual reality targeted advertising. Immersive worlds where children can virtually shop for food and beverages, cook or work in a fast-food outlet from a smartphone, a tablet, a computer, or an internet connected tv and more.' So as much as I follow the field, I still read that and I say, holy you know what. I mean that's just an absolutely alarming set of things that are coming at our children. And it really sounds like a tidal wave of digital sophistication that one could have never imagined even a short time ago. Amanda, let's start with you. Can you tell us a little bit more about these methods and how quickly they evolve and how much exposure children have? I think you're right, Kelly, that the world is changing fast. I've been looking at screen media for about 20 years now as a researcher. And in the earlier years, and Tom can attest to this as well, it was all about TV viewing. And you could ask parents how much time does your child spend watching TV? And they could say, well, they watch a couple shows every night and maybe a movie or two on the weekend, and they could come up with a pretty good estimate, 1, 2, 3 hours a day. Now, when we ask parents how much time their children spend with media, they have to stop and think, 'well, they're watching YouTube clips throughout the day. They're on their smartphone, their tablet, they're on social media, texting and playing all these different games.' It really becomes challenging to even get a grasp of the quantity of screen time let alone what kids are doing when they're using those screens. I will say for this book chapter, we found a really great review that summarized over 130 studies and found that kids are spending about three and a half or four hours a day using screens. Yet some of these studies are showing as high as seven or eight hours. I think it's probably under-reported because parents have a hard time really grasping how much time kids spend on screens. I've got a one-year-old and a five-year-old, and I've got some nieces and nephews and I'm constantly looking over their shoulder trying to figure out what games are they playing and where are they going online and what are they doing. Because this is changing really rapidly and we're trying to keep up with it and trying to make sure that screen time is a safe and perhaps healthy place to be. And that's really where a lot of our research is focused. I can only imagine how challenging it must be to work through that landscape. And because the technology advances way more quickly than the policies and legal landscape to control it, it really is pretty much whatever anybody wants to do, they do it and very little can be done about it. It's a really interesting picture, I know. We'll come back later and talk about what might be done about it. Tom, if you will help us understand the impact of all this. What are the effects on the diets of children and adolescents? I'm thinking particularly when Amanda was mentioning how many hours a day children are on it that three to four hours could be an underestimate of how much time they're spending. What did kids used to do with that time? I mean, if I think about when you and I were growing up, we did a lot of different things with that time. But what's it look like now? Well, that's one of the important questions that we don't really know a lot about because even experimental studies that I can talk about that look at reducing screen time have not been very good at being able to measure what else is going on or what substitutes for it. And so, a lot of the day we don't really know exactly what it's displacing and what happens when you reduce screen time. What replaces it? The assumption is that it's something that's more active than screen time. But, you know, it could be reading or homework or other sedentary behaviors that are more productive. But we really don't know. However, we do know that really the general consensus across all these studies that look at the relationship between screen time and nutrition is that the more time children spend using screens in general, the more calories they consume, the lower the nutritional quality of their diets and the greater their risk for obesity. A lot of these studies, as Amanda mentioned, were dominated by studies of television viewing, or looking at television viewing as a form of screen use. And there's much less and much more mixed results linking nutrition and obesity with other screens such as video games, computers, tablets, and smartphones. That doesn't mean those relationships don't exist. Only that the data are too limited at this point. And there's several reasons for that. One is that there just haven't been enough studies that single out one type of screen time versus another. Another is what Amanda brought up around the self-report issue, is that most of these studies depend on asking children or the parents how much time they spend using screens. And we know that children and adults have a very hard time accurately reporting how much time they're using screens. And, in fact when we measure this objectively, we find that they both underestimate and overestimate at times. It's not all in one direction, although our assumption is that they underestimate most of the time, we find it goes in both directions. That means that in addition to sort of not having that answer about exactly what the amount of screen time is, really makes it much tougher to be able to detect relationships because it adds a lot of error into our studies. Now there have been studies, as I mentioned, that have tried to avoid these limitations by doing randomized controlled trials. Including some that we conducted, in which we randomized children, families or schools in some cases to programs that help them reduce their screen time and then measure changes that occur in nutrition, physical activity, and measures of obesity compared to kids who are randomized to not receive those programs. And the randomized trials are really useful because they allow us to make a conclusion about cause-and-effect relationships. Some of these programs also targeted video games and computers as well as television. In fact, many of them do, although almost all of them were done before tablets and smartphones became very common in children. We still don't have a lot of information on those, although things are starting to come out. Most of these studies demonstrated that these interventions to reduce screen use can result in improved nutrition and less weight gain. And the differences seen between the treatment and control groups were sometimes even larger than those commonly observed from programs to improve nutrition and increased physical activity directly. Really, it's the strongest evidence we have of cause-and-effect relationships between screen use and poor nutrition and risk for obesity. Of course, we need a lot more of these studies, particularly more randomized controlled studies. And especially those including smartphones because that's where a lot of kids, especially starting in the preteen age and above, are starting to spend their time. But from what we know about the amount of apparent addictiveness that we see in the sophisticated marketing methods that are being used in today's media, I would predict that the relationships are even larger today than what we're seeing in all these other studies that we reviewed. It's really pretty stunning when one adds up all that science and it looks pretty conclusive that there's some bad things happening, and if you reduce screen time, some good things happen. So, Amanda, if you know the numbers off the top of your head, how many exposures are kids getting to advertisements for unhealthy foods? If I think about my own childhood, you know, we saw ads for sugar cereals during Saturday morning cartoon televisions. And there might have been a smattering if kids watch things that weren't necessarily just directed at kids like baseball games and stuff like that. But, and I'm just making this number up, my exposure to those ads for unhealthy foods might have been 20 a week, 30 a week, something like that. What does it look like now? That is a good question. Kelly. I'm not sure if anyone can give you a totally accurate answer, but I'll try. If you look at YouTube ads that are targeting children, a study found that over half of those ads were promoting foods and beverages, and the majority of those were considered unhealthy, low nutritional value, high calorie. It's hard to answer that question. What we used to do is we'd take, look at all the Saturday morning cartoons, and we'd actually record them and document them and count the number of food ads versus non-food ads. And it was just a much simpler time in a way, in terms of screen exposure. And we found in that case, throughout the '90s and early 2000s, a lot of food ads, a lot of instances of these food ads. And then you can look at food placement too, right? It's not an actual commercial, but these companies are paying to get their food products in the TV show or in the program. And it's just become much more complicated. I think it's hard to capture unless you have a study where you're putting a camera on a child, which some people are doing, to try to really capture everything they see throughout their day. It's really hard to answer, but I think it's very prolific and common and becoming more sophisticated. Okay, thanks. That is very helpful context. Whatever the number is, it's way more than it used to be. Definitely. And it also sounds as if and it's almost all for unhealthy foods, but it sounds like it's changed in other ways. I mean, at some point as I was growing up, I started to realize that these things are advertising and somebody's trying to sell me something. But that's a lot harder to discern now, isn't it with influencers and stuff built in the product placements and all that kind of stuff. So, to the extent we had any safeguards or guardrails in the beginning, it sounds like those are going to be much harder to have these days. That's right. It really takes until a child is 6, 7, 8 years old for them to even identify that this is a commercial. That this is a company that's trying to sell me something, trying to persuade. And then even older children are having to really understand those companies are trying to make money off the products that they sell, right? A lot of kids, they just look at things as face value. They don't discriminate against the commercial versus the non-commercial. And then like you're suggesting with social influencers, that they're getting paid to promote specific products. Or athletes. But to the child that is a character or a person that they've learned to love and trust and don't realize, and as adults, I think we forget sometimes too. That's very true. Amanda, let me ask about one thing that you and Tom had in your chapter. You had a diagram that I thought was very informative and it showed the mechanisms through which social media affects the diet and physical activity of children. Can you describe what you think some of the main pathways of influence might be? That figure was pretty fun to put together because we had a wonderful wealth of knowledge and expertise as authors on this chapter. And people provided different insight from the scientific evidence. I will say the main path we were trying to figure out how does this exposure to screen really explain changes in what children are eating, their risk for obesity, the inactivity and sedentary behavior they're engaging in? In terms of food, really what is I believe the strongest relationship is the exposure to food advertisement and the eating while engaging in screen time. You're getting direct consumption while you're watching screens, but also the taste preferences, the brand loyalty that's being built over time by constantly seeing these different food products consistently emerge as one of the strongest relationships. But we identified some other interesting potential mechanisms too. While kids are watching screens or engaging in screens, there's some evidence to indicate that they're not able to read their body as well. Their feelings of hunger, their feelings of satiety or fullness. That they're getting distracted for long periods of time. Also, this idea of instant gratification, just like the reward process of instant gratification with using the screen. They're so interactive. You can go online and get what you want and reach what you want. And the same thing is happening with food. It becomes habitual as well. Children get off of school and they go home, and they grab a snack, and they watch tv or they watch their YouTube clips or play their games. And it becomes an eating occasion that may not have otherwise existed. But they're just associating screen time with eating. There's some evidence even on screen time impacting inhibition and controlling impulse and memory. And that's more emerging, but it's interesting to just consider how this prolonged screen time where you're not interacting with someone in person, your eyes are focused on the screen, might actually be having other cognitive impacts that we may not even be aware of yet. If we ask the question why Is screen time having a bad impact on children and their diets? It's almost let us count the ways. There are a lot of possible things going on there. And speaking of that, there's one question in particular I'd like to ask you, Tom. Certainly marketing might affect what kids prefer. Like it might make them want to have a cereal or a beverage A or snack food B or whatever it happens to be. But could it also affect hunger? How much kids want to eat? I mean, you think, well, hunger is biological, and the body sends out signals that it's time to eat. How does that all figure in? The research suggests it can. Advertising in particular but even non-advertising references or images of food can trigger hunger and eating whether or not you felt hungry before you saw them. And I'm guessing almost everyone's experienced that themselves, where they see an image of food, and all of a sudden, they're craving it. It can be as simple as Pavlov's dogs, you know, salivating in response to cues about food. In addition, I think one of the mechanisms that Amanda brought up is this idea that when you're distracted with a screen, it actually overruns or overwhelms your normal feelings of fullness or satiety during eating. When distracted, people are less aware of how much they're eating. And when you're eating while using a screen, people tend to eat until they've finished the plate or the bag or the box, you know? And until that's empty, till they get to the bottom, instead of stopping when they start to get full. Well, there's sort of a double biological whammy going on there, isn't there? It is affecting your likelihood of eating in the first place, and how hungry you feel. But then it also is affecting when you stop and your satiety happening. And you put those two together there's a lot going on, isn't there? Exactly. And it's really one of the reasons why a lot of our programs to reduce weight gain and improve nutrition really put a lot of emphasis on not eating in front of screens. Because our studies have shown it accounts for a large proportion of the calories consumed during the day. Oh, that's so interesting. Amanda, you mentioned influencers. Tell us a little bit more about how this works in the food space. These social influencers are everywhere, particularly Instagram, TikTok, et cetera. Kids are seeing these all the time and as I mentioned earlier, you often build this trusting relationship with the influencer. And that becomes who you look to for fads and trends and what you should and shouldn't do. A lot of times these influencers are eating food or cooking or at restaurants, even the ones that are reaching kids. As you analyze that, oftentimes it's the poor nutrition, high calorie foods. And they're often being paid for the ads too, which as we discussed earlier, kids don't always realize. There's also a lot of misinformation about diet and dieting, which is of concern. Misinformation that could be harmful for kids as they're growing and trying to grow in a healthy way and eat healthy foods. But kids who may look to overly restrict their foods, for example, rather than eating in a healthier manner. So that's definitely a problem. And then also, oftentimes these social influencers really have these unattainable beauty standards. Maybe they're using a filter or maybe they are models or whatnot. They're projecting these ideal body images that are very difficult and sometimes inappropriate for children to try to attain. Now, we've seen this in other forms, right? We've seen this in magazines going back. We've seen this on websites. But now as soon as a kid turns on their smartphone or their tablet and they're online, it's in front of them all the time. And, and they're interacting, they're liking it, they're commenting and posting. I think the social influencers have just really become quite pervasive in children's lives. Somebody who's an influencer might be recording something that then goes out to lots and lots of people. They're eating some food or there's some food sitting in the background or something like that. And they're getting paid for it, but not saying they're getting paid for it. Probably very few people realize that money is changing hands in all of that, I'm suspecting, is that right? Yes, I do believe they're supposed to do hashtag ad and there are different indicators, but I'm not sure the accountability behind that. And I'm also not sure that kids are looking for that and really understand what that means or really care what that means. Okay. Because they're looking to sense what's popular. But there's an opportunity to perhaps further regulate, or at least to educate parents and kids in that regard that I think would be helpful. Tom, while we're on this issue of conflicts of interest, there was recent press coverage, and then there were reports by reporters at the Washington Post and The Examination showing that the food industry was paying dieticians to be influencers who then posted things favorable to industry without disclosing their funding. How big of a problem do you think this is sort of overall with professionals being paid and not disclosing the payments or being paid even if they disclose things. What kind of a negative impact that's having? Yes, I find it very concerning as you would guess, knowing me. And I believe one of the investigations found that about half of influencers who were being paid to promote foods, drinks, or supplements, didn't disclose that they were paid. It was quite a large magnitude. It goes throughout all types of health professionals who are supposed to be sources of quality information and professional organizations themselves which take advertising or take sponsorships and then don't necessarily disclose it. And you know in this day when we're already seeing drops in the public's trust in science and in research, I think this type of information, or this type of deception just makes it a lot worse. As you know, Kelly, there's quite a bit of research that suggests that being paid by a company actually changes the way you talk about their products and even conduct research in a way that's more favorable to those products. Whether you think it does or not, whether you're trying to be biased or not. Tom, just to insert one thing in my experience. If you ask people in the field, does taking money from industry affect the way scientists do their work and they'll almost always say yes. But if you say, does it influence your work, they'll almost always say no. There's this unbelievable blind spot. And one might conclude from what you were telling us is that disclosure is going to be the remedy to this. Like for the half of people who didn't disclose it, it would be okay if they took the money as long as they disclosed it. But you're saying that's obviously not the case. That there's still all kinds of bias going on and people who are hearing some disclosure don't necessarily discount what they're hearing because of it. And it's still a pretty bad kettle of fish, even if disclosure occurs. It's especially pernicious when it doesn't, but it seems even when disclosure happens, it's not much of a remedy to anything. But you may not agree. No, I definitely agree with that. And that's only, you know, part of it too because there's the other side of the audience that Amanda brought up as well. And in particular what kids, but also adults, how they react to disclosures. And, while it's been possible to teach people to recognize potential bias, you know, when there's a disclosure. And to make people aware, which is a good thing, we want disclosure, I guess, so people are aware to be more vigilant in terms of thinking about what biases may be in the messages. There's not much evidence that teaching people that or making them aware of that changes their behavior. They still believe the advertising. Right. They still act in the same way. It's still just as persuasive to them. One more little editorial insertion. The thing that has always puzzled me about disclosure is that it implies that there's something bad going on or else, why would you have to disclose it? And the solution seems not to disclose it, but not to do the bad thing. And it's like, I could come up and kick you in the leg, but it's okay if I disclose that I kick you in the leg. I mean, it just makes no sense to me. But let me move on to something different. Amanda, I'd like to ask you this. I assume the food industry gets a lot more impact and reach per dollar they spend from when the only option was to run ads on national television and now, they're doing things at much less expense, I think, that can have, you know, orders of magnitude more impact and things. But is my perception correct? And how do you think through that? I think of it like the Tupperware model, right? You're building these trusted local or national celebrities, spokespeople for kids. Oftentimes these young adults or teenagers who are doing funny things and they're engaging, and so you're building this trust like you did with the Tupperware. Where you go and train people to go out to people's homes and their neighbors and their friends and their church and sell the product. It's really similar just in an online space. I think you're right; the cost is likely much less. And yet the reach and even the way these influencers are paid is all about the interaction, the likes, the comments, that sort of thing. The reposts. It's become quite sophisticated, and clearly, it's effective because companies are doing this. And one other thing to mention we haven't talked about yet is the food companies themselves have hired young people who use humor as a way to create a following for the different brands or products. It's not a person now, it's either the branded character or the actual company itself. And I think that has great influence of building some loyalty to the brand early in life. So that child is growing up and not only persuading their parents to purchase these products, but as they have more disposable income, they're going to continue purchasing the product. I wonder if Edward Tupper or I don't know if I remember his first name right, but I wonder if you could have ever imagined the how his plastic invention would permeate more of society than he ever thought? Tom, what about the argument that it's up to parents to decide and to monitor what their children are exposed to and the government needs to back off. Oh, it would be so nice if they were that easy, wouldn't it? If we could depend on parents. And I think every parent would love to be able to do that. But we're talking about individual parents and their kids who are being asked to stand up against billions, literally billions and billions of dollars spent every year to get them to stay on their screens as long as possible. To pay attention to their marketing, as Amanda was talking about the techniques they use. And to really want their products even more. If you could think of a parent with endless knowledge and time and resources, even they are really unable to stand up to such powerful forces working against them. Unfortunately, and this is not unique to the issues of screens in children's health, but really many of the issues around health, that in the absence of government regulation and really lack of any oversight, this really difficult job is dumped on parents. You know, not their choice, but it's sort of in their lap. We still try and help them to be better at this. While we're waiting for our elected representatives to stand up to lobbyists and do their jobs, we still in a lot of our interventions we develop, we still try and help parents as well as schools, afterschool programs, teachers, health professionals, develop the skills to really help families resist this pool of media and marketing. But that shouldn't be the way it is. You know, most parents are really already doing the best they can. But it's drastically unfair. It's really an unfair playing field. That all makes good sense. We've been talking thus far about the negative impacts of media, but Amanda, you've done some work on putting this technology to good use. Tell us about that if you will. I do enjoy trying to flip the script because technology is meant to help us, not harm us. It's meant to make our lives more efficient, to provide entertainment. Now with video chatting, to provide some social connection. A lot of my work over the past 20 years has been looking at what's commercially available, what kids are using, and then seeing let's test these products or these programs and can we flip them around to promote healthier eating? To promote physical activity? Can we integrate them for kids who are in a weight management program? Can we integrate the technology to really help them be successful? It doesn't always work, and we certainly aren't looking to increase screen time, but we also need to recognize that achieving zero hours of screen time is really unattainable pretty much universally. Let's try to evaluate the screen time that is being used and see if we can make it healthier. A few examples of that include when the Nintendo Wii came out about 18 years ago now. I was part of a group that was one of the first to test that video game console system because up until that point, most of the games you sat down to play, you held a remote in your hand. There were Dance Dance Revolution games and arcade halls so you could do a little bit of movement with games. But pretty much they were sedentary. Nintendo Wii came out and really changed a lot because now you had to get up off the couch, move your body, move your arms and legs to control the game. And we found it cut across all demographics. Men, women, boys, girls, different age groups. There was content available for a lot of different groups. These types of games became really popular. And I did some of the earlier studies to show that at least in a structured program that kids can engage in what we call moderate levels of physical activity. They're actually moving their bodies when they play these games. And over time, I and others have integrated these games into programs as a way to be an in with kids who may not be involved in sports, may not go outside to play, but they're willing to put on a video game and move in their living room at home. Building from that, we've developed and tested various apps. Some of these apps directly reach the parents, for example, teaching the parents. These are strategies to get your child to eat healthier. Prepare healthier meals, grocery shop, be more physically active as a family. We've looked at different wearables, wristwatches that can help kids and parents. Maybe they'll compete against each other to try to get the most steps of a day and that sort of thing. And then some of my recent work is now integrating chatbots and artificial intelligence as ways to provide some tailored feedback and support to kids and families who are looking to be more physically active, eat healthier. And then one study I'm really excited about uses mixed reality. This is virtual reality where you're putting on a headset. And for that study we are integrating children's homework that they would otherwise do on their Chromebook. And we're removing the keyboard and computer mouse so that they now have to use their body to click and point and drag and move the screen. And these are just a few examples. I do not think this is the magical solution. I think as Tom alluded to, there are different levels of government regulation, educating parents, working with schools. There's working with the food industry. There's a lot that we need to do to make this a healthier media space for kids. But I think this is something we should be open to, is figuring out if people are going to spend a lot of time using screens, what can we do to try to make those screens healthier? You make me smile when I'm hearing that because all these things sound really exciting and like there's plenty of potential. And you're right, I mean, if they're going to be on there anyway, maybe there can be some positive way to harness that time. And those all sound really important and really good. And let's hope that they spread enough to really touch lots and lots of children and their families. Tom, you and I keep caught up. We see each other at professional meetings or we just have periodic phone calls where we tell each other what we're up to. And you've been telling me over the past couple years about this really amazing project you're heading up tracking screen usage. Could you tell us a little bit about that? I'd love to. Really it addresses the problem that came up before, which is really how we measure what people are doing and seeing on their screens. Basically all the studies of media effects for the past a hundred plus years that the field has been studying media, has been dependent on people telling us what they do and what they saw. When in fact, we know that's not particularly accurate. So now we have technology that allows us to track exactly what people are doing and seeing on their screens. We call this screenomics, like genomics, except instead of studying how genes affect us, it's studying how screens affect us and how the screens we experience in our lives really are a reflection of our lives. The way we are doing this is we put software on your phone or your laptop, and it can be on other screens as well, and it runs in the background and takes a screenshot every five seconds. And it covers everything on the screen because it's just taking a picture of the screen. All the words, all the images. Then we use AI to help us decipher [00:34:00] what was on those screens. And so far, we've collected over 350 million screenshots from several hundred adults and teenagers who've participated in our studies for periods of six months to a year. Some of our most interesting findings, I think, is how much idiosyncrasy there is in people's screen use. And this has a huge impact on how we do research on the effects of screens, I believe. Because no two people really have the same screenomes, which is what we call the sequence of screenshots that people experience. And even for the same person, no two hours or days or weeks are the same. We're looking at both how different people differ in their screen use, and how that's related to their mental health, for example. But also how changes over time in a single person's screenome is related to their mental health, for example. Comparing your screen use this afternoon to your screen use this morning or yesterday, or last week or last month. And how that changes your health or is at least associated with changes in your health at this point. Eventually, we hope to move this into very precise interventions that would be able to monitor what your screen experience is and give you an appropriate either change in your screen or help you change your behavior appropriate to what you're feeling. One of our current studies is to learn really the details of what, when, how, why, and where foods and beverages appear in adolescent screenomes. And how these factors relate to foods and beverages they consume and their health. In fact, we're currently recruiting 13- to 17-year-olds all over the US who can participate in this study for six months of screenome collection and weekly surveys we do with them. Including detailed surveys of what they're eating. But this sort of goes back to an issue that came up before that you had asked us about how much is advertising? I can tell you that at least some of our preliminary data, looking at a small number of kids, suggests that food, it varies greatly across kids and what they're experiencing, especially on their phones. And, we found, for example, one young girl who 37% of all her screens had food on them. About a third, or more than a third of her entire screenome, had food in it. And it wasn't just through advertising and it wasn't just through social media or influencers. It was everywhere. It was pictures she was taking of food. It was influencers she was following who had food. It was games she was playing that were around food. There are games, they're all about running a restaurant or making food and serving and kitchen work. And then there were also videos that people watched that are actually fairly popular among where you watch other people eat. Apparently it's a phenomenon that came out of Korea first. And it's grown to be quite popular here over the last several years in which people just put on their camera and show themselves eating. I mean, nothing special, nothing staged, just people eating. There's all kinds of food exists everywhere throughout the screenome, not just in one place or another, and not just in advertising. Tom, a study with a hundred data points can be a lot. You've got 350 million, so I wish you the best of luck in sorting all that out. And boy, whatever you find is going to be really informative and important. Thanks for telling us about this. I'd like to end with kind of a basic question to each of you, and that is, is there any reason for hope. Amanda, let's, let's start with you. Do you see any reason to be optimistic about all this? We must be optimistic. No matter how we're facing. We have no choice. I think there's greater awareness. I think parents, policy makers, civic leaders are really recognizing this pervasive effective screen use on mental health, eating, obesity risk, even just the ability to have social interactions and talk to people face to face. And I think that's a good sign. I've seen even in my own state legislature in Louisiana, bills going through about appropriately restricting screens from schools and offering guidance to pediatricians on counseling related to screen use. The American Academy of Pediatrics changed their guidelines a number of years ago. Instead of just saying, no screens for the really little ones, and then limit to fewer than two hours a day for the older ones. They recognized and tried to be more practical and pragmatic with family. Sit down as a family, create some rules, create some boundaries. Make sure you're being healthy with your screen use. Put the screens away during mealtime. Get the screens out of the bedroom. And I think going towards those more practical strategies that families can actually do and sustain is really positive. I'd like to remain optimistic and let's just keep our eyes wide open and talk to the kids too. And ask the kids what they're doing and get them part of this because it's so hard to stay up to date on the technology. Thanks. I appreciate that positive note. Tom, what do you think? Yeah, I agree with Amanda. I can be positive about several things. First of all, I think last year, there were two bills, one to protect child privacy and the other to regulate technology aimed at children. COPPA 2.0 (Children's Online Private Protection Act) and KOSA (Kid's Online Safety Act). And they passed the Senate overwhelmingly. I mean, almost unanimously, or as close as you can get in our current senate. Unfortunately, they were never acted upon by the house, but in the absence of federal legislature regulation, we've had, as Amanda mentioned, a lot of states and also communities where they have actually started to pass bills or regulate social media. Things like prohibiting use under a certain age. For example, social media warning labels is another one. Limiting smartphone use in schools has become popular. However, a lot of these are being challenged in the courts by tech and media industries. And sadly, you know, that's a strategy they've borrowed, as you know well, Kelly, from tobacco and food industry. There also have been attempts that I think we need to fight against. For the federal legislature or the federal government, congress, to pass legislation to preempt state and local efforts, that would not allow states and local communities to make their own laws in this area. I think that's an important thing. But it's positive in that we're hearing advocacy against that, and people are getting involved. I'm also glad to hear people talking about efforts to promote alternative business models for media. I believe that technology itself is not inherently good or bad, as Amanda mentioned, but the advertising business models that are linked to this powerful technology has inevitably led to a lot of these problems we're seeing. Not just in nutrition and health, but many problems. Finally, I see a lot more parent advocacy to protect children and teens, especially around tech in schools and around the potential harms of social media. And more recently around AI even. As more people start to understand what the implications of AI are. I get the feeling these efforts are really starting to make a difference. Organizations, like Fair Play, for example, are doing a lot of organizing and advocacy with parents. And, we're starting to see advocacy in organizing among teens themselves. I think that's all really super positive that the public awareness is there, and people are starting to act. And hopefully, we'll start to see some more action to help children and families. Bios Developmental psychologist Dr. Amanda Staiano is an associate professor and Director of the Pediatric Obesity & Health Behavior Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center at Louisiana State University. She also holds an adjunct appointment in LSU's Department of Psychology. Dr. Staiano earned her PhD in developmental psychology and Master of Public Policy at Georgetown University, followed by a Master of Science in clinical research at Tulane University. Her primary interest is developing and testing family-based healthy lifestyle interventions that utilize innovative technology to decrease pediatric obesity and its comorbidities. Her research has involved over 2500 children and adolescents, including randomized controlled trials and prospective cohorts, to examine the influence of physical activity and sedentary behavior on body composition and cardiometabolic risk factors. Thomas N. Robinson, MD, MPH is the Irving Schulman, MD Endowed Professor in Child Health, Professor of Pediatrics and of Medicine, in the Division of General Pediatrics and the Stanford Prevention Research Center at Stanford University School of Medicine, and Director of the Center for Healthy Weight at Stanford University and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. Dr. Robinson focuses on "solution-oriented" research, developing and evaluating health promotion and disease prevention interventions for children, adolescents and their families to directly inform medical and public health practice and policy. His research is largely experimental in design, conducting school-, family- and community-based randomized controlled trials to test the efficacy and/or effectiveness of theory-driven behavioral, social and environmental interventions to prevent and reduce obesity, improve nutrition, increase physical activity and decrease inactivity, reduce smoking, reduce children's television and media use, and demonstrate causal relationships between hypothesized risk factors and health outcomes. Robinson's research is grounded in social cognitive models of human behavior, uses rigorous methods, and is performed in generalizable settings with diverse populations, making the results of his research more relevant for clinical and public health practice and policy.

Visit our website: https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash: https://infinitebanking.org/product/becoming-your-own-banker/ref/46/In this episode, Dave and Paul unpack a core belief that separates seasoned IBC practitioners from the casual policyholder: the commitment to paying premiums forever. Not because they have to, but because they want to.They break down why their policies are designed to get better with age, how they're expecting to earn more in the future than they do today, and why stopping premium payments could actually limit their wealth-building potential.They also get into the IBC mindset of relentlessly capitalizing treating premium payments not as a bill, but as a deposit into their family banking system. As Nelson Nash often said, “You're always going to finance everything you buy, you either pay interest to someone else, or you give up interest you could have earned.” If you've ever wondered whether there's a “stop point” in IBC, or if you're doing it “too aggressively,” this conversation will reframe the entire game.Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction1:24 - Episode beginning2:53 - Intentionally planning to pay less premium6:11 - It gets better each year11:16 - “I plan to make more money tomorrow” (than I do today)13:58 - Family loan origination18:32 - Limiting wealth growth22:45 - Prepare for windfalls26:45 - Recapping the episodeABOUT YOUR HOSTS:David Befort and Paul Fugere are the hosts of the Wealth Warehouse Podcast. David is the Founder/CEO of Max Performance Financial. He founded the company with the mission of educating people on the truths about money. David's mission is to show you how you can control your own money, earn guarantees, grow it tax-free, and maintain penalty-free access to it to leverage for opportunities that will provide passive income for the rest of your life. Paul, on the other hand, is an Active Duty U.S. Army officer who graduated from Norwich University in 2002 with a B.A. in History and again in 2012 with a MA in Diplomacy and International Terrorism. Paul met his wife Tammy at Norwich. As a family, they enjoy boating, traveling, sports, hunting, automobiles, and are self-proclaimed food people.Visit our website: https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/ Catch up with David and Paul, visit the links below! Website: https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Fugere494 https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Befort399 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-a-befort-jr-09663972/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fugere-762021b0/ Email: davidandpaul@theibcguys.com

Jasmin Alić, LinkedIn's king of comments, content & community, shares how to turn content into conversations, stories into sales, and profile views into paying clients. We dive into warm outreach, offer alignment, and why connection beats content every time.Jasmin is a brand strategist and community builder who's helped thousands of creators turn personal brands into real businesses. As the founder of LinkUp and LinkBound, he teaches people how to grow with clarity, integrity, and a little bit of swagger.Chapters00:00  Opening Teaser - Low reach? Comment harder.00:32  Intro – Disruptive Influence Podcast #3003:22  Two new businesses: LinkUp & LinkBound07:40  Why most paid communities trap their founders10:00  Inside LinkUp: 3 in-house experts, daily feedback 12:29  Bosnia trip giveaway14:10  “Build community, not a cage” – the mindset18:55  2025 blind spot: Story > Tips21:15  Storytelling 101: share what you think, not just what you know 24:55  Offers: choose an intro offer, then craft content29:15  Starter-offer pricing & positioning33:45  Warm-outreach playbook (+ LinkedIn's new viewer data)40:10  Limiting belief: “DM sales feel sleazy”44:25  Coach's proudest moments – client self-awareness53:05 Surprise fun fact about Jasmin54:45  Biggest LinkedIn opportunity: comments dominate1:00:05  Reddit: LinkedIn Lunatics & blocking negativityConnect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff Abracen

Does the clutter in your life keep coming back, no matter how many times you clear it?Here's the thing… Clutter is not about the piles on your desk or the junk drawer that won't close. The clutter you're seeing is just a mirror. It's reflecting what's going on inside of you.And if you're anything like me, that realization might just blow your brain (in the best way)!In this episode, I'm joined by my dear friend and total powerhouse, Mel Mason (also known as The Clutter Expert), who takes us on a transformational journey of healing, decluttering, and aligning with prosperity. Mel's story is jaw-dropping, and her approach to clutter is absolutely game-changing. We go deep into why the mess comes back (even after you've “cleaned it”), how clutter shows up as emotional eating, debt cycles, toxic relationships, and even constant busyness, and what it really takes to shift it all for good.If you're ready to feel lighter, freer, and more connected to your divine flow of abundance, then buckle up. You're going to love this one!Get Mel's Book Freedom From Clutter for FREE: https://freegiftfrommel.com/—✨ Effortless success for the ambitious & god-centered woman begins here. Learn more about The Prosperity Approach here: https://allysonchavez.com/—Key Takeaways:00:00 Intro 02:00 Mel's background and passion for clutter 09:02 Starting an organizing business 09:34 The truth about clutter 12:42 Addressing the issue at its core 19:30 Limiting beliefs and the principle of correspondence 28:08 Freedom From Clutter 29:41 Outro—Additional Resources:- Reach out to me on social media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInThe Prosperity Approach is a podcast showing ambitious, God-centered women how to master their inner game so they can lay down the struggle, manifest their dreams, and LOVE life as they go.- Follow the podcast on your favorite app, so you never miss an episode! Click HERE.- I'd be so grateful and honored if you took the time to leave a rating and review.

F.L.Y. Talk: Limiting Access to Your Emotions: Self Perseverance or Sabotage? by WNHH Community Radio

The aftermath of the Day of Ashura means we have a lot to reflect on, and a lot to work on. We're joined this week by Sheikh Azhar Nasser of the USA, who guides us on understanding the mission of Imam Hussain (as) through a number of lenses. We review why Karbala does not receive global media attention, how to propagate the message of the Imam, and tackling misconceptions of Karbala - like did the Shia kill Imam Hussain, was Karbala a political tug of war, and much more. Not to be missed!

Wednesday July 9, 2025 Main idea: The free children willingly limit their freedom in order to serve the larger purpose of outsiders coming to faith. for full notes: https://www.cgtruth.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=3171

In this episode, Yvonne looks at the 10 main reasons your manifestations are not showing up. She shares what they are and why they happen. Most importantly, she explains how you can overcome each of these issues. Like everyone else, Yvonne has struggled at times to manifest what she wants, but she has been able to overcome this issue. So, you can be sure that the techniques she shares in this episode will help you to break through and see your manifestations happen. KEY TAKEAWAYS You are never going to manifest what you want in this life if you do not believe it is possible for you. Limiting beliefs really will hold you back. Taking consistent action is key. Writing down what you want in your manifestation box and putting it aside simply will not work. You have got to be clear on what you want. A lack of clarity will always hold you back. Let go of your timeline. If you put a date on things, when you get close to that date and nothing appears to be happening, you get tense, and your vibe becomes negative.  Be careful not to fuel negativity in your life. Yvonne shares an example of how easy it is to inadvertently do this. BEST MOMENTS “The more attached you are, the more uptight you are, the more you're stressed about how and when it will happen, the more you are emitting a frequency of lack" “"You are never going to manifest what you want in this life if you do not believe it is possible for you.” “You don´t manifest what you want, you manifest who you are…get aligned with what you want.” “Let go of your timeline. It's not your timeline.” “Sometimes you're chasing goals based on ego, societal pressures or other people's expectations. If it's not aligned with your soul, the block is there.” “If you don't get the job that you think is your dream job, don´t worry, something better is coming along.” VALUABLE RESOURCES website: pausepenny.com Instagram: @yvonnetchrakian_manifest @pause.penny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-tchrakian-64257619/ Manifestation Masterclass: https://thesugarclub.com/tc-events/manifestation-masterclass/ HOST BIO Yvonne started her career as a corporate lawyer for one of Ireland's top law firms. After the loss of a baby during pregnancy, Yvonne founded Pause. Penny - which was created to inspire people to manifest their dream lives. She is also a mom of four. Yvonne is a serial manifester, manifesting everything from her dream jobs (yes, multiple), her soulmate, dream house and even her twins! This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Daily Beans host Dr. Allison Gill, joins Anthony Davis to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision handing Trump even more power. With the judiciary compromised, they discuss the importance of people power in safeguarding democracy and the need for vigilance and active participation in peaceful protest to face off this increasingly violent authoritarian regime - only on The Weekend Show. Support Our Sponsors: Quince: Quince: Go to https://Quince.com/weekend for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns. Kikoff: Start building credit with Kikoff today, and you can get your first month for as little as one dollar. That's 80% off the normal price when you go to https://getkikoff.com/weekendshow today. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes, the system isn't broken—it's just bottlenecked.In this episode, we're continuing our series on translating business strategies into personal growth tools by looking at bottlenecks: those hidden chokepoints where progress stalls and good intentions quietly fall apart.You'll learn how to spot these sneaky sources of friction, and explore simple ways to loosen them—so your habits feel easier, not harder, to follow through on.Key TakeawaysBottlenecks aren't failures—they're leverage points. Identifying them gives you a clearer sense of where to focus your attention for the biggest impact.Look for where things consistently stall—not where you 'fail.'  Troubleshooting your routines can be more productive than judging them.Delegate when you can—share the load.  You don't have to be the sole operator of your entire life.Automate where possible—to reduce friction and decision fatigue.  If it can be made simpler or more predictable, that's often the difference between doing it and skipping it.Simplify or eliminate what's no longer serving you.  A habit doesn't have to be perfect to be worth doing. The more repeatable it is, the more reliable it becomes. Interested in having Monica present at your next live or virtual event?  Learn more. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Alain Salas shares his journey from living on a sail boat in France to becoming a chiropractor and healer in the United States. He discusses the importance of understanding the subconscious mind, the impact of limiting beliefs, and how mind clearing can empower individuals to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Dr. Salas emphasizes the need for a deeper connection between the mind and body, and how true healing comes from within. He also provides insights into the flaws of traditional goal-setting approaches and offers practical advice for personal growth and transformation.Want to be a guest on Stories from Real Life? Send Melvin Edwards a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/storiesfromreallife. www.podcastreallife.comhttps://themindclearing.com/contact-us/ For the listeners who are interested, i have a one time limited offer: 30% off on the complete package basic mind clearing and goal & success clearing. 20% off Goal & Success Clearing treatmentsTakeawaysDr. Salas transitioned from a sailing lifestyle to healing due to a calling to help others.He emphasizes the importance of understanding the subconscious mind in personal development.Limiting beliefs can sabotage success and promote failure.Mind clearing techniques can help individuals overcome emotional and physical challenges.Cultural differences in food and socialization impact personal experiences.Dr. Salas faced significant challenges, including divorce and health issues, which shaped his perspective.The mind-body connection is crucial for holistic healing.Self-sabotage often stems from subconscious programming established in early life.Goal setting should incorporate both conscious and subconscious strategies for success.True empowerment comes from within, allowing individuals to take control of their lives. Get full access to Melvin E. Edwards at storiesfromreallife.substack.com/subscribe

Ever feel like you're stuck in a loop, repeating the same mistakes? What if the key to breaking free lies not in obsessing over individual failures, but in uncovering the hidden patterns driving them?Chapter Summary:00:00 Understanding Failure01:14 The Mirror of Self-Reflection03:43 Changing the Narrative05:55 Evolving Business Practices07:32 Identifying Blind SpotsFeatured Quotes:“Instead of focusing on a single mistake, look for recurring behaviors, decisions or blind spots that led to the failure.” - Maurice“Find the pattern and you'll find the pivot.” - MauriceBehind the Story:Maurice uses the analogy of driving and blind spots to illustrate how we often avoid looking in the “mirror” and confronting the behaviors that contribute to our failures. He stresses the importance of recognizing these patterns to correct our course and achieve lasting success. The episode challenges listeners to rethink their approach to mistakes and cultivate open-mindedness.Resources:Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechismPodmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmauriceConnect With:Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceWebsite: https://bit.ly/mauricechismPatreon: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceonPatreonTo be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcastBusiness Email: mchism@chismgroup.netBusiness Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:Spreaker: https://bit.ly/TWNWSpreakerSupport the channelPurchase our apparel: https://bit.ly/ThatWillNevrWorkPodcastapparel 

In today's episode, I dive deep into **principle number five of the Playbook: belief** — and how it serves as the *rate limiting factor* in your success. Just like in science, where a chemical reaction can only go as fast as its slowest element, your progress toward your goals can only go as far as your belief will let it.You can have the burning desire. You can set the goal. You can even make the decision to pursue it. But if your belief system is weak or full of doubt, everything slows down—or worse, stalls completely.I share a powerful story about Yankees legend Derek Jeter and how his belief at the plate—*every time*—was that he'd get a hit. That kind of unwavering confidence didn't make him perfect, but it made him a Hall of Famer. And if a 30% success rate can build a legacy, what could consistent belief do for your business, your health, your relationships, or your dream?You'll also hear about a digital entrepreneur who only succeeded with 4% of his business attempts—but lives a life of freedom because he never stopped swinging. That's the mindset we need to adopt.So if you're hesitating, doubting, or feeling like your results aren't moving fast enough, I challenge you to ask: *What do I really believe is possible for me?* Because belief isn't just a mindset—it's a multiplier. Fix your belief, and you'll speed everything up.Thanks again for being here. Like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. I'll talk to you soon.subscribe to my Substack Here: https://martinwilliams.substack.com/

Do you find yourself seeking validation from the number of likes and follows you get online? Do you feel your value diminish when your perfectly crafted caption doesn't get the results you were hoping?  Do you wish you could be less connected to social media? Allie Marie Smith and Kate Merrick talk about the concept of digital minimalism, discussing its importance in vibrant mental wellness and the role it can play in having authentic relationships. They share personal experiences and practical tips for reducing digital distractions, emphasizing the value of living in the moment and prioritizing real-life connections over social media followers. They highlight potential negative impacts of excessive screen time on our mental health and the importance of having boundaries with technology use.  Conversation Topics: Digital minimalism focuses on optimizing technology use for what truly matters. Living a life of digital minimalism can lead to greater joy and fulfillment. Setting boundaries around technology can enhance personal relationships. Digital distractions often overshadow the sacredness of our lives. Comparison on social media can diminish self-worth and joy. Choosing to live in the moment can lead to deeper connections. Limiting screen time can improve mental health and wellness. Real-life experiences are more valuable than online validation. It's important to ask what we gain from our technology use. Living counter-culturally can lead to a more meaningful life.   Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Wonderfully Made 02:13 Understanding Digital Minimalism 10:33 The Impact of Digital Minimalism on Life 14:53 The Sacredness of Life and Relationships 19:48 Life Before and After Digital Minimalism 25:35 Practical Tips for Digital Minimalism 27:03 Mental Wellness and Digital Minimalism 33:21 The Impact of Social Media on Relationships 40:16 Living Authentically Beyond the Screen 46:25 The Cost of Digital Distraction 51:28 Empowering Choices for a Better Life   Watch this podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZMk70b-iLDk Get our Guide: "15 Social Media Boundaries to Protect Your Joy" Get Allie's book “Social Media Reset” Get Allie's book “Wonderfully Made” Join our Love Her A'Latte campaign — make our podcast possible.  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook   Get the show notes https://wonderfullymade.org/2025/06/23/digital-minimalism/

Most people think being “polarizing” is a bad thing — but what if it's exactly what your personal brand needs?In this episode, we're breaking down the power of having a strong point of view, why being liked by everyone weakens your brand, and how to be bold without being problematic.We talk about:The real definition of being polarizing (and what it's not)Why trying to be universally liked makes your content forgettableHow to attract your ideal audience by owning your perspectiveWhy strong personal brands are clear, confident, and okay with not being for everyone

This service begins with a word from God about what He is about to do and how to not miss it. A couple people shared SOAPs (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer). 

Romans 14:13-18James Coates

[STEADILY] Secure your rental property with hassle-free landlord insurance. Get started now!  [LIMITED TIME PROMO] Unlock your potential and save $500 off the Pathway Program with code P2P500! Gain expert insights and actionable strategies to fast-track your growth. Don't miss this offer – accelerate your journey today!  [OILI Conference] Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of a dynamic community of investors! Join the Waitlist now and secure your spot at this exclusive event! In this episode, we dive deep into the powerful “story renovation” framework, helping us uncover and rewrite the subconscious narratives that quietly limit our choices in life.  Spoiler alert! I went from handcuffs to high-level deals. Talk about transformation! This episode isn't about hacks or hype. I just cracked the code that can guide us through the inner work to overcome limiting beliefs, break toxic patterns, and rewrite the story we tell ourselves.  KEY POINTS  - Limiting beliefs operate subconsciously - Ways to renovate your story How to lean into your story  Looking backwards to move forward Renovate your life by reframing your story  - How I rewrote my own story  - Look! Don't stare - Success follows naturally from empowering internal narratives QUOTES  “The difference between renovation and just casual positive thinking is that: renovation is systematic, it's thorough, and it's addressing the root causes rather than just the symptoms.” “Stories are just frameworks—meaning we can dismantle them and rebuild them in ways that better serve us and better reflect what's actually true.” “We often think success brings confidence… But actually, confidence, built through renovating your stories, is what creates sustainable success.” [INVESTOR ROADMAP] Ready to take control of your future? Discover your personalized real estate strategy with our Investor Roadmap Quiz. Start Your Quiz Now and map out your path to success!  [RESOURCE] Ready to enhance your child's learning at home? Here are the homeschool activities for your kids!    [FB GROUP] Loving the podcast and want to engage more with me and our incredible guests? Join the Owning It and Living It Facebook group! It's where you'll find real estate tips, expert guidance, and a community of investors to support you. Join today and let's level up your real estate journey!   RESOURCES:  Erika Brown IG: @erikabrowninvestor LinkedIn: @erika brown Wealth Within Reach is produced by EPYC Media Network

Limiting how you think about yourself aint helping you.But you knew that.You trying to have a pity party or you tryna get better?Chan & PodsThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelpWe are all working through our everyday life, not enough hours in the day. Most people need someone they can trust and express deep thoughts, who can provide you with mental tools at a click of the button, try this. If you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to professionally reach out to the therapist at BetterHelp https://betterhelp.com/shegetsitEnjoy Chan on the mic and supporting sponsors: TableTopics.com use code: CHANBEPODDINhttps://www.bonfire.com/store/the-chanbepoddin-spot/~~~Follow us for more information:IG & X: @chanbepoddin Visit chanbepoddin.com chancancreate@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/she-gets-it/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's talk about Trump limiting Intel access of Congress....

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. SF Trans March SF Pride weekend kicks off with Trans March despite backlash from Trump administration, courts Newsom, Sen Padilla join activists warning “Big Beautiful Bill” could devastate CA healthcare Senate rejects War Powers Act requiring congress vote before going to war Israeli Haaretz news reports Israeli officers shoot food seekers as “crowd control” Housing activists introduce legislation against criminalization of homelessness Healthcare workers protest UCSF layoffs of 200 frontline workers, demand reinstatement The post SF Pride weekend kicks off with Trans March; Senate rejects War Powers Act limiting war without Congress approval – June 27, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Justin Crowe of Williams College joins Chad to talk about what the Supreme Court decision on the birthright citizenship case means for lower courts and the power of the executive branch.

Tension builds on Capitol Hill as Congressman Hakeem Jeffries fiercely criticizes the Trump administration for restricting classified intelligence after bombings in Iran—arguing the move weakens Congressional oversight and violates the Constitution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, tension builds on Capitol Hill as Congressman Hakeem Jeffries fiercely criticizes the Trump administration for restricting classified intelligence after bombings in Iran—arguing the move weakens Congressional oversight and violates the Constitution. Meanwhile, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams's ex-husband, Simon Guobadia, publicly states he “absolutely regrets” their marriage, claiming that financial motives led to their union and divorce. Switching to entertainment, Warren Ballentine joins the crew to dissect the current state of the Diddy trial, offering legal analysis on witness testimony, jury dynamics, and what comes next. And for true-crime fans, there's exciting news: Da Brat joins Season 4 of American Gangster: Trap Queens as narrator, guiding viewers through captivating stories of female "trap queen" legends on BET+. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley discuss the Pirates' three-game series against the Brewers. In the finale, ace pitcher Paul Skenes was pulled after four innings and 78 pitches. Noah and Colin theorize about why this decision was made, noting the health of the bullpen, Mike Burrows' availability and the scheduling quirk of the looming off day and a recent doubleheader in Detroit. However, Noah believes any plan should ensure Skenes' Cy Young candidacy stays intact, as while the Pirates have plenty of depth in pitchers like Burrows, Carmen Mlodzinski, Braxton Ashcraft, Thomas Harrington and more, they only have one Paul Skenes.

Many graphic designers are stuck and they don't even know it.They price based on feelings, take feedback like a punch to the gut, and chase originality over clarity…all because they're thinking like artists, not designers.This mindset starts early with crayons, sketchbooks, praise for creativity and it feels right. But in the real world? That same mindset is quietly sabotaging your career.In this episode of The Angry Designer podcast, we're exposing the artist mentality that's quietly sabotaging graphic designers keeping them broke, burned out, and overlooked. You'll learn how to spot the subtle red flags, shift your mindset, and start thinking like a designer – strategic, purposeful, and unshakeably valuable.By the end, you'll know:- The real difference between artists and designers- How the artist mindset is ruining your reputation and pricing- What to do instead—so you get paid, respected, and future-proofedWhether it's pricing your work, dealing with client feedback, or trying to stay relevant in the age of AI, this episode delivers the straight-up truth that most design schools never teach. Let go of the starving artist myth. Start thinking like a designer. Your career depends on it.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

Take hold of God's Word and receive what He has for you! http://redemptionchurch.com For other great resources from Pastor Nora King, visit us at: https://bit.ly/34chHm7

What are your expectations of yourself? What are your expectations of others? Odds are, you struggle a bit with both. Explore what the Teacher of Ecclesiastes has to say about this in Pastor Kevin's sermon, THE LIMITING FACTOR.

Listen to Dr. Sharon Johnson talk about the things that could limit our thinking. Are we truly aware of how our thinking can limit us today? I'm asking you to throw your cap over the wall.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sharon2Comtivate

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I am forever receiving impulses, From my primitive reptilian brain. In order to grow I need to control, And direct them again and again.☉ I know you know what I'm talking about! If we look at the Anthroposophical breakdown of the hierarchies (mineral, plant, animal, human, angel, archangel, archai, seraphim and cherubim), we can see that we are the link between the animal kingdom and the angelic realms. Our evolutionary development is to transform our animal instinctive nature, through loving consciousness, into conscious awareness, love, and compassion. Hence the mantra for this week! On another note, don't you LOVE the Sabian symbol for this week??? OMG! Indeed, It's amazing how smart, tricky, and devious the EGO is when it comes to rationalizing our past behavior in order to keep us from changing. We tell ourselves stories, believe our own stories and it takes a jolt (otherwise known as trauma) to wake us up to the fact that we have been BSing ourselves for heaven knows how long and it's time to get real. So that's what 2025 is all about and particularly this week when we can have some major breakthroughs and awakenings (of a positive nature). We may well be pleasantly surprised if, and when, we succeed in breaking free and letting go of the past, that most of our limiting beliefs and stories have been just that: LIMITING. Sun conjunct Jupiter early next week will open our eyes to some new possibilities and I hope you believe enough in yourself and LIFE to take them! Go for it! You Gotta Serve Somebody:  https://youtu.be/0MzyBv4yOPU?si=GzEQmu4xU4cih5n6Get a Reading with Kaypacha!  https://newparadigmastrology.com/kaypachas-readings/So Much Love,Kaypacha

In this episode, Ashleigh answers listener questions about: -how to work around "limiting factors" like grip strength and weaker muscles when trying to challenge the lower body -can you heal and "tighten" fascia in your stomach and get rid of "mommy pooch" after multiple pregnancies -how to avoid being "skinny fat" when you're looking to lose fat and change body composition -advice for people looking to become a professional health coach And more! Check timestamps below. And listeners learned about the NEW program from Muscle Science for Women: The Fit Pregnancy Specialization program! There has been a slight delay in launch, but if you want to be the first to gain access to the program (and our early bird discount) you can email and let us know at musclescience4women@gmail.com If you have comments, feedback, or questions please send them to musclescience4women@gmail.com. Support for this podcast comes from Kion. Use code MUSCLEMAVEN at this link to save on high-quality protein powder, creatine, the tastiest EAA's (I recommend watermelon!) and other tested supplements to support your goals.  Learn more about the hosts at rgfit.com and ashleighvanhouten.com Timestamps: 2:00: how to work around limiting factors like grip and upper body strength 7:45: can you tighten stomach fascia after pregnancy? 13:00: how to reverse the "skinny fat" look after years of sedentary living 22:30 advice for folks who want to get into the health coaching business

Give yourself permission to own all pieces of yourself, to become your authentic self.Bridgett sits down with Liz Brunner, an award-winning journalist, coach, speaker, and former Miss America contestant. She shares how storytelling, presence, and self-talk can shift your confidence and transform your path. This episode explores how personal history shapes identity and how embracing it can unlock your voice, leadership, and power.Pick up Liz's book, Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next Chapter, and visit her website for coaching services. Takeaways: Owning your story builds confidence and quiets imposter syndrome.Presence is a learnable skill—rooted in self-awareness, not personality type.Family dynamics shape identity, but they don't have to define your path.Your voice is powerful—how you speak, think, and show up matters.Limiting beliefs and negative self-talk can block personal growth.Mentorship, persistence, and reflection are tools for transformation.Every experience—good or bad—adds value to your journey.Subscribe to the newsletter: https://beyondbeautyproject.myflodesk.com/newsletter Learn about Keynotes & Workshops: https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/workwithme For more, you can follow Beyond Beauty Project on Instagram, YouTube, and visit our website!Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode overview: Guidione Machava has a confession: he's tired of being called an "African designer." The Mozambican product designer, now based in France and fresh from stints at Shopify and Paris-based 23point5, reckons that geographic qualifiers automatically strip away a third of your professional value before you've even started. It's a provocative stance from someone who's built his career bridging African markets and global tech giants. Since launching- MozDevz - Mozambique's largest developer community - over a decade ago, Machava has been methodically executing what he calls his "Maria Sharapova strategy": a systematic approach to becoming world-class that he lifted from a Tim Ferriss podcast. The strategy worked. From building communities across six African countries to creating a business directory that attracted 300,000 SMEs, to founding Kabum Digital (Mozambique's leading tech publication), Machava has consistently punched above his weight class. His secret? "Piggybacking" on successful people and refusing to let his environment dictate his ambitions. Andile Masuku probes Machava on the realities of designing for African versus Western markets, why physical product development taught him to appreciate software's forgiving nature, and his mission to prove that world-class design talent can emerge from anywhere, provided you're strategic about how you position it. Key insights: - On strategic positioning: Despite building African communities and solving African problems, Machava deliberately brands himself as a "world-class designer" rather than a "world-class African designer." His reasoning? International clients and collaborators unconsciously devalue geography-qualified talent, even when they won't admit it. - On market realities: Designing for Western markets versus African markets isn't just about different user needs, it's about fundamentally different quality bars. "In Africa, designing a product that works well is a plus. In France, it's the bare minimum," he observes. - On the intersection economy: His time at 23.5—building design tools for made-to-order, sustainable fashion—taught him that the intersection of digital and physical economies is where the hardest, most rewarding innovation happens. Unlike software, physical products offer no "rollback to previous version" option. - On manufactured serendipity: Rather than waiting for opportunities, Machava systematically identified people in positions he wanted to occupy, then found ways to provide value to them. The approach landed him interviews with executives from IDEO, Google, and Facebook for his World Class Designer podcast. Notable moments: 1. How a Tim Ferriss interview with tennis champion Maria Sharapova became Machava's career template for achieving world-class performance in design 2. Why Shopify's hierarchy of priorities—solve merchants' problems first, make money second, never reverse that order—fundamentally changed how he approaches product design 3. The brutal economics lesson he learned at 23point5: physical product margins are tiny, error tolerance is minimal, and mistakes literally end up in landfills 4. His unconventional path from economics degree to postgraduate design studies, convincing Open Window Institute for Creative Arts & Technologies to let him skip three years of undergraduate work The contrarian take: Machava's most provocative insight centres on geographic positioning. Whilst celebrating African innovation has become fashionable, he argues that leading with continental identity in global markets is a strategic error. "If you say just 'world-class designer,' it's a completely different perspective," he notes, drawing from conversations with international colleagues who've confirmed his suspicions about unconscious bias.

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Flashbots publishes an article arguing that MEV spam limits blockchain scalability. The EF opens applications for the Next Billion Fellowship Cohort 6. And the Ethereum Foundation opens early bird ticket sales for Devconnect ARG. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/721 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Keywordscrazy faith, limiting beliefs, personal growth, prayer, family, generational wealth, mental health, purpose, God, faithSummaryWhat if your biggest obstacle isn't the situation—but the story you're telling yourself about it?In this episode of Dear God, Unscripted, we're talking about crazy faith—the kind that makes no sense—and the limiting beliefs that keep us stuck. From “I'm not enough” to “It's too late,” we're naming the lies and choosing to believe bigger.Jordan shares what it was like to literally walk on fire at a Tony Robbins event—and how that experience unlocked a deeper sense of confidence and purpose. Kiara reflects on navigating uncertainty in her career and learning how to trust God when the vision isn't fully clear.We're getting honest about fear, faith, finances, and what it means to believe for wild things like generational healing, $5 billion family wealth

This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in October 2023.If you're signing construction contracts without negotiating, you're setting yourself up to lose.The biggest companies always negotiate — and they win because they know the contract you're handed is designed to protect the client, not you.Negotiating isn't a risk — it's how the real players protect their profit, reputation, and future.Want to stop playing small and start protecting your business the way the top contractors do?Tune in now and learn the real rules of the game.Struggling with unfair contracts or slow payments in construction? With 6,000+ contracts reviewed and $20 billion in contracts managed, Quantum Contracts' proven framework is designed to help you negotiate fair contracts, secure faster payments, avoid disputes, and improve cash flow.Don't let contract issues hold you back—gain the confidence to focus on growing your business. Ready to take control and make more profit per project?Click here to IMPROVE your contracts using the Quantum Contract System: quantumcs.co/Yt2025Click here to BOOST your profit margins up to 15%: quantumcs.co/YtO3SimpleChangesClick here to GAIN expert advice weekly for FREE: quantumcs.co/YTNewsOptInTimestamps:(1:46) - I think if we try to negotiate our client is going to award us the work(2:42) - The biggest construction companies, the most successful companies negotiate like absolute crazy(4:03) - Do you think that works in your favor or against you? Do they think you're easier to deal with or are they thinking you don't really know what you're doing?(5:25) - Limiting the downside is more important than looking for this huge upside(5:58) - Everything can be negotiatedDISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

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Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2613: Rachel Jones shares how embracing minimalism in children's birthday celebrations can create more meaningful and joyful experiences. By setting boundaries on party attendance, simplifying festivities, and focusing on traditions over extravagance, parents can reduce stress and make birthdays truly special for their kids. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishingminimalism.com/simple-childrens-birthday-parties/ Quotes to ponder: "Limiting the attendance of parties freed up our schedule." "Minimalism helps us keep balance in our celebrations as well." "In the end, it's the time you took that makes the memories special." Episode references: Dave Ramsey: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a high-performing leader decides the traditional 9-to-5 isn't enough? Kristyn Drennen, co-founder and CEO of TransformCXO, joins us to talk about building a company that empowers leadership teams across the country to scale faster and exit stronger. As a Fractional Integrator, Chief Transformation Officer, and strategic growth advisor, Kristyn is redefining what it means to lead with both heart and rigor.In this conversation, we unpack the most common mistakes leaders make, how toxic workplaces stunt progress, and what it takes to create real transformation within an organization. Kristyn shares why she left the traditional career path, what frustrated her most about corporate life, and how leaders can break free from limiting environments to build something extraordinary.If you're a business owner, leader, or someone navigating a challenging workplace, this episode is packed with insights to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Today's podcast begins with our excellent host, Mike Slater, going over two HUGE news stories. One is about the upcoming "Recission Week" that'll be going down in our nation's capital this week and the other is the latest horrific terrorist attack in the state of Colorado. Two very different topics, but both are SUPREMELY important and Mike has some poignant thoughts on each of them.Following the opener, Slater gabs with U.S. Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV-02) about his serious legislative efforts to limit the number of student visas that are being handed out in this country to Chinese Nationals. How's that for MAGA? Tune in for the informative fun!

Ballot initiatives are one way for voters to get issues that matter to them enshrined in law, especially if lawmakers aren't interested in taking them on in local legislatures. But, efforts in several Republican-led states are trying to make it harder for people to get initiatives on ballots in the first place. This podcast: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy