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Now that comic creators are returning to websites, SEO (search engine optimization) is once again a hot topic. We'll talk about methods to help search engines index comics. Also, if Brad and Dave were to design a four-year degree for cartoonists, what classes would be on the curriculum?Today's showSEO for webcomicsShould you use alt text on social media posts?Susan MacTaggart's personal affirmationUPDATE: Comiclab Live stage show at the NCS conference, Aug. 14-16UPDATE: Apple loses its 30% cash grabUPDATE: Superfan Ray Michels does it againWhat would Dave and Brad's comics BFA degree include?SummaryIn this episode, Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar discuss the importance of SEO for comic creators, particularly in 2025, highlighting best practices for optimizing webcomics. The episode concludes with practical tips for improving website performance and audience engagement through effective content strategies. In the mid-show updates, Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar promote their upcoming ComicLab LIVE stage show at the NCS convention in August, examine the implications of Apple's recent court loss, and thank superfan Ray Michaels for updating Dave Kellett's Wikipedia page.In the second half, they explore what an ideal art degree for cartoonists might look like, emphasizing the balance between craft and business education. They discuss the ideal curriculum for aspiring comic artists, focusing on creative writing, business skills, art techniques, and the importance of real-world experience. They explore various classes that would benefit students, including humor writing, long-form storytelling, digital tools, and color theory. The discussion emphasizes the need for a well-rounded education that combines artistic skills with practical knowledge to prepare students for a successful career in comics.TakeawaysSEO is crucial for comic creators to reach their audience.Transcripts can enhance SEO and accessibility for comics.Alt text is essential for improving search engine visibility.Optimizing image metadata can boost website performance.Creating a 'Start Here' page can guide new readers effectively.Regularly updating meta descriptions can improve SEO rankings.Engaging with your audience through alt text can enhance their experience.Content creation should be efficient and serve multiple purposes.SEO tactics can often be misleading and should be approached with caution.Linking to other webcomics can create a supportive community.Quality content is more important than SEO for attracting readers.Personal affirmations can provide motivation and encouragement.Events like the Reuben weekend are valuable for networking in the comic community.Recent legal victories can benefit creators financially on platforms like Patreon.Understanding analytics is crucial for independent artists.Business courses should be a core part of an art degree for cartoonists.Branding and legal knowledge are essential for success in the comic industry.Grant writing can be a valuable skill for artists seeking funding.A creative writing class specifically for comics is essential.Rhetoric and composition should be included in the curriculum.Understanding humor is crucial for all writers, not just humorists.Long-form storytelling should be taught with a focus on serialization.Art classes should cover visual storytelling and mark-making techniques.A history of mixed media communication is important for understanding comics.Digital tools and their applications should be part of the curriculum.Color theory and management are vital for storytelling in comics.Internships provide valuable real-world experience for students.A well-rounded curriculum should balance art, writing, and business skills.Brad's Comics BFAThis is Brad Guigar's wishlist for a full 4-year BFA-style degree for comics creators, assuming a 120-credit hour program, broken down into approximately 40 classes (3 credits each). I've grouped them by category and semester.YEAR 1 – FoundationFall SemesterIntro to Visual Storytelling (Art)Creative Writing for Comics I (Writing)Foundations of Marketing (Business)Composition & Rhetoric (Gen Ed)Digital Tools for Creatives (Art/Tech)Spring SemesterDrawing for Sequential Art (Art)Creative Writing for Comics II (Writing) Entrepreneurship 101 (Business) Intro to Media Studies (Gen Ed)Social Media Strategy (Business)YEAR 2 – Skill BuildingFall SemesterNarrative Structure & Pacing (Writing)Lettering & Typography (Art)Branding for Creators (Business)  Art History for Comic Artists (Gen Ed/Art History)Accounting & Taxes for Freelancers (Business) Spring SemesterPanel Layout & Visual Flow (Art)Character Development & Dialogue (Writing) Marketing Campaigns & Analytics (Business) Legal Issues in Creative Careers (Business) Psychology of Storytelling (Writing/Gen Ed) YEAR 3 – Integration & Professional PrepFall SemesterWriting humor (Writing) Coloring (Art)Crowdfunding & Direct Sales (Business) The Comic Industry: History & Trends (Gen Ed/Art History)Pitching & Proposal Writing (Business/Writing) Spring SemesterAdvanced Sequential Storytelling (Art)Long-Form Storytelling & Serialization (Writing) Client & Commission Work (Business)Internship or Industry Mentorship (Business)Elective: Animation, Game Art, or PodcastingYEAR 4 – Capstone & LaunchFall SemesterCapstone Project Planning (Writing/Art)Publishing & Distribution Models (Business)Teaching & Workshops for Creators (Business)Grant Writing & Residencies (Business/Writing)  Elective: Zines, Erotic Comics, or Experimental FormsSpring SemesterCapstone Execution & Exhibition (Writing/Art)Webcomic Design & User Experience (Art/Tech)Pre-Press (Art/Tech)Collaborative Studio Project (All)Exit Interview & Career Planning (Business) You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

On this weeks episode, Mom and Me encourage everyone to look back and reflect on some key linking years to give insight into what 2025 will hold.

Internal linking is a simple yet powerful strategy to improve your clinic's SEO and website performance without spending money. By strategically connecting pages throughout your website, you can boost visibility, enhance user experience, and help Google better understand your site's content and structure.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -Air traffic controllers at Newark airport lost contact with planes for 90 seconds. The incident was later blamed on a burnt out wire.A few days later, the US announce a $12.5b upgrade to it's ATC infrastructure.Etihad Airways and EVA Airways Corp. become the latest airlines to announce corporate direct portals.Most European airlines suspend flights to Tel Aviv after rockets reached the airport's perimeter.Less than a year after it's launch, AirAsia X will suspend it's Kuala Lumpur - Nairobi service due to low demand.In another route cancellation, Wizz Air abandons the Milan - Abu Dhabi route. The first flight was scheduled for 2 June.The TMC AmTrav, a TravelPerk Company deploys flight seat map visualisations to their customers with ATPCO's RouteHappy Visuals product.Finnair cancels 100 flights due to an ongoing labour strike. Talma Travel Solutions expands their US presence by acquiring a majority stake in Solutions Travel.Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline announces an agreement with Atlas as their third "approved OTA aggregator".You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

In a fiery and conspiratorial broadcast, hosts question the official narrative surrounding President Joe Biden's late-stage cancer diagnosis, alleging a cover-up tied to political scandal and media manipulation. They challenge the medical timeline, scrutinize conflicting guidelines, and accuse the administration of suppressing tests to avoid bad optics. Linking the revelation to Biden's classified documents controversy, the discussion spirals into broader claims of government deceit, media complicity, and a systematic erosion of public trust. A provocative conversation that blurs the line between skepticism and conspiracy.

The nutrition title was first included in the 1973 farm bill. It's projected to make up 84% of total Farm Bill spending, with most of the funds going to SNAP. That's because the program helps more than 40 million low-income individuals provide food for their families each month. Some of those people are farmers. In this episode, we talk to Mark Nicholson, Senior Director of Policy at the Fair Food Network to dig into how the farm bill links farms and food access.  And we'll talk to farmers about how they are uniquely positioned to directly provide nutritious food for the families in their communities. Mark Nicholson, Senior Director of Policy, Fair Food NetworkMark joined the Fair Food Network after an extensive career in leading organizations involved in national agriculture policy and specialty crop production. He is a third-generation apple farmer and spent much of his professional life co-running a New York-based family business, including developing value-added products to increase revenue to the farm. His work advocating for the specialty crop industry over the past two decades earned him national recognition as a skilled and dedicated policy expert, included roles as the Chairman of the Board and member of the Government Affairs Committee for the U.S. Apple Association (USApple). Mark also spent time in his early career working in government at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and at USApple. Mark brings multiple perspectives to the agriculture policy world, and a strong passion and understanding for the myriad issues that face family farms today. Read his full bio. Shannon Maes, Rancher, San Juan Ranch + Young Farmers Water FellowWhat's a ground-level view from a cattle ranch in southern Colorado as fall turns to winter amidst prolonged drought and as legislative work on the next Farm Bill wraps up? Shannon Maes shares some of her experiences of drought, working with water and grazing for soil health and climate resilience as well as a few thoughts on agricultural and food policy from her perspective of working on ranches and ditchriding in her home region of Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Shannon has worked in agriculture since 2017 and completed a Water Advocacy Fellowship through the National Young Farmer's Coalition during 2023. Currently she works with cows, dogs, horses, people, soil, grass, and weather at San Juan Ranch in the San Luis Valley. Benu Amun-Ra, Farmer and Owner, Sacred Ancestors Seed Initiative + Young Farmers Land FellowBenu Amun-Ra (We/Our/Ours) is a generational farmer, seed-keeper, and the owner of S.A.S.I (Sacred Ancestors Seed Initiative) Farms located in Centennial, CO. We teach about the importance of seeds and the reciprocal relationships we once had with Mother Nature by reinvigorating indigenous ways of knowing. We live at the intersections of being a single mother, a BIPOC farmer, LGBTQ+ community member and have over 32 years' experience as a primary caregiver for those living with disabilities. Our advocacy includes working with organizations that address these issues in the capacity of a Community Council member for Hunger Free Colorado, an alumnus of the Family Voice Council for the Colorado Department of Human Services, an alumnus of the Creative Leadership Institute with the Colorado Health Foundation, and as a Land Fellow with the National Young Farmers Coalition. Read our full bio here. To find out more about our work, visit: www.sacredecocenter.org Celina Ngozi, Farmer and Founder, Dry Bones Heal Bottomland + Young Farmers Land FellowCelina Ngozi is an agrarian of 10 years. Her experience in food production, access, and distribution has led her back to her maternal ancestral land in rural East Central Texas. There she grows a variety of herbs and culturally relevant foods along with advocating for returning to heirs' property and greater land access for Black and Brown growers. Learn more about the SNAP program here, the Healthy Food Finance Initiative here, and the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) hereCheck out Fair Food Network hereLearn more about the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program hereThe Farm Report is hosted by Leigh Ollman and Alita Kelly, produced by Leigh Ollman, Evan Flom and H Conley, and edited by Hannah Beal and H Conley. Audio engineering is by Armen Spendjian and H Conley. Music is by Breakmaster Cylinder and JangwaLearn more about the National Young Farmers Coalition here and consider becoming a member. Click here to take action on the farm bill and other important policy issues. The Farm Report is Powered by Simplecast.

Send us a textTrail by trail, North Carolina is weaving a network of connections that transforms how we move, gather, and experience our communities. The Ecusta Trail stands as a prime example—a visionary 20-mile rail-to-trail corridor that will soon link Hendersonville to Brevard along a historic railroad line that once united these mountain towns.Joan Lyons and Emma Pindur, engineers with JMT, bring complementary perspectives to this transformative work. Joan studied in the Netherlands, learning from world-class cycling infrastructure before bringing those insights home. Emma, who grew up in Cherokee, brings deep local knowledge and a personal connection to the region's trails. Together, they're designing pathways that reflect the diverse needs of the communities they serve while honoring the landscape's natural beauty.The impact is already visible—bike shops report surges in business as residents dust off long-forgotten bicycles. Families, seniors, and visitors alike are discovering safer, more accessible ways to explore. These trails are particularly vital for aging populations and those unable to drive, providing critical independence while simultaneously boosting local economies through increased tourism and community vitality.Mike AndressHost, Exploration Local828-551-9065mike@explorationlocal.comPodcast WebsiteFacebookInstagram: explorationlocal

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How do you track and present measurable outcomes your agency delivers to clients? Results are the backbone of client satisfaction, business growth, and long-term partnerships. In this episode of The Agency Blueprint, we discuss how to track and present measurable outcomes to clients. We explain the importance of understanding what to measure, how to encourage clients to share their successes, and the significance of highlighting these results in sales conversations. Don't miss this episode to learn more about the critical importance of collecting and analyzing data in client-agency relationships! Key Questions: [00:34] Are you currently measuring the results your agency is delivering? [11:33] When is the best time for agency owners to gather data on the agency's results—during the project or after its completion? [14:53] How many are too many data points that you can potentially find and use? [17:03] How do you position your agency in terms of ROI when discussing pricing with clients? What You'll Discover: [01:24] The need to measure and show results -- comparing agency performance evaluation to investment assessment with a stockbroker. [03:00] Why results are crucial in branding and the importance of measuring impact, even when it's hard to quantify. [05:03] Linking agency work with clear client goals to ensure focus and direction in achieving results. [06:15] The multiple factors contributing to success, and the importance of owning your piece of the impact. [07:41] How understanding and communicating results internally can improve retention and increase upsell opportunities. [08:11] The role of sales conversations in demonstrating your agency's ability to achieve results and create trust with clients. [09:08] How to measure agency verticals and services, and the importance of knowing where your services fit. [11:56] The importance of continuously collecting data throughout the engagement, even after the project has launched. [15:20] The critical role of monetary impact for clients makes it essential to measure this outcome for success. [17:40] How to position your agency as a valuable partner in driving business growth by emphasizing the long-term ROI. [21:41] Demonstrating results and building trust are crucial for client retention and positioning for growth in a competitive market.

"I don't want to be the reason Dr. Bawumia loses his presidential flagbearership. I never said he owns Hubtel, and even if I had that information, I would have contacted him directly because we are in direct contact. Those spreading falsehoods should stop the sabotage and focus on saving their struggling NPP party."

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Temple for this episode of Linking Up Luchas! Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground. On this installment, he is joined by Shawn Kidd & Jacob Williams as they continue Season 3 by discussing the episode from 6/14/17 & 6/21/17!  We dive into the first round of the Cueto Cup, another murder, Mundo vs Mysterio hype, Marty being super creepy, and much more!

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -Sabre Corporation sells it's hospitality business unit to asset firm TPG for $1.1b. ... and Gray Dawes Travel announce they have selected Sabre as their single global GDS provider.There's been a 40% increase in issues relating to pax electronic devices impacting flights, the latest being the diversion of a Lufthansa A380 due to an iPad stuck in a seat.Revolut is taking on American Express with plans for a rewards card of their own.Five Brand USA board members get removed from their posts. Uniglobe Travel International LP expand their footprint in a deal with ITP - International Travel Partnership | Hickory.The African Space Agency is officially inaugurated.American Airlines are suing JetBlue for $1M...whilst rumours about a United Airlines / JetBlue partnership emerge. Lufthansa will stop on-board physical duty free sales on their long-haul flights.Virgin Atlantic, Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines all announce they will not return to Tel Aviv.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

From Buffalo Bob to the NSA, we cover it all with magician and mathematician S. Brent Morris … and then jump into the next chapter of “The Linking Rings.” Brent Morris Interview starts at 00:05:44"I Love That" starts at 00:55:57Chapter Nine of "The Linking Rings" starts at 01:03:52 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDEmail John at jgaspard (at) earthlink (dot) netThe Tour Guy: https://thetourguy.com/Five Hours of The Shipping News: https://youtu.be/CxHa5KaMBcMCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

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Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -A Delta Air Lines Airbus encountered an engine fire whilst on the ground at Orlando Airport; the flight was evacuated safely with no injuries.The US Federal Aviation Administration has mandated a $3.4 million fleet-wide fix for defective Boeing 737 lavatory door latches following multiple passenger entrapments.Trainline increases it's Spanish presence by purchasing online train and bus booking platform Trenes.comPartnership Travel Consulting, LLC can now audit airfares for both managed and unmanaged bookings made by their clients, as a result of a partnership with Traxo.Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC announces Air China as a launch customer for their wide-body aircraft, the C929.IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) teams up with popular Indian food delivery and dine-out booking provider Swiggy, allowing Bluchip members to earn points which can be redeemed to book IndiGo flights. Delta Air Lines' partnership with Uber went live this week. Pakistan closes it's airspace to Indian flight operators as a result of rising tensions between the two nations. It adds substantial flight times to as many as 100 flights a day.Extra StoriesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Want a relatively easy win-win for your studio? Consider partnering with another local business to drive traffic and boost sales in both places.    This goes beyond sharing a flyer or offering a discount. Coaches Rachel Prairie and Sep Uyttendaele lay out the possibilities in Episode 659: Partnering with Local Businesses.    Focus on fit: consider which businesses align with your brand and clients Create a wish list: identify local shops and ask members for recommendations  Get creative: think events, programs, presentations and bundled services Make an offer: draft a detailed proposal outlining mutual benefits  Build a relationship: collaborate closely, track key metrics, address snags    Linking to the right business can deliver a valuable ROI that includes a flow of steady leads and increased brand awareness. Open your eyes to the opportunities with Episode 659.    Catch you there,   Lise   PS: Join 2,000+ studio owners who've decided to take control of their studio business and build their freedom empire. Subscribe HERE and join the party! www.studiogrow.co www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/  

In this episode of The Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau chats with Elijah Iung, a former waste management entrepreneur turned full-time real estate investor and syndicator. Elijah shares how his real estate journey began with investing in Michigan farmland and has now evolved into multifamily syndication and passive investments across the Sun Belt. He dives deep into how LinkedIn has become a powerful lead generation platform for him, using a mix of human storytelling and smart systems to stay top-of-mind with potential investors. From managing posts with the help of an assistant to partnering with a LinkedIn expert to get started, Elijah offers practical tips for raising capital in today's digital age. You'll hear about: His current portfolio including farmland, multifamily, and triple net properties His transition from passive investing to launching his own syndication company The unique strategy he uses to build investor relationships through LinkedIn His take on content creation, authenticity, and scaling outreach Why he believes Detroit is a hidden gem for multifamily investment - Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports a declassified intelligence memo contradicts President Trump's claims linking a Venezuelan gang to its government.

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explains how cultivating physical awareness can dramatically improve vocal technique and performance. He introduces simple exercises that help singers tune into breath, posture, and resonance to develop a stronger mind-body connection. Through consistent observation and reflection, singers can build more reliable and expressive vocal habits.   Episode highlights: The voice is an instrument we don't see. Linking physical sensations with vocal outcomes creates confidence and consistency. Mindfulness and curiosity allow singers to uncover subtle feedback from the body and improve technique more intuitively.   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

Masters of Chaos, "Tricksters," live across cultures and time, dancing along the fine line between ancient mythology and modern-day mysteries.These shape-shifting entities, from Anansi to Veles to Coyote, exist in the liminal space between science and superstition, folklore and fact.Join us for a chaotic collaboration as we dive deep into the world of Tricksters with special guest Kristen from the Paranorm Girl Podcast  ⁨@paranormgirlpod⁩Together, we'll explore the multifaceted roles these mythical beings play as advocates for nature and harbingers of change and their surprising connections to contemporary phenomena like UFOs, Bigfoot, fairies, tulpas, and egregores.Kristen - Paranorm Girl PodcastWhere to Listen: https://linktr.ee/ParanormGirl Where to Follow: https://linktr.ee/ParanormGirl Where to Support: https://patreon.com/paranormgirlpodBLACK CAT REPORTPATREON: Follow us on Patreon for exclusive content: https://bcr.link/patreon⁠⁠⁠CONNECT:Email: contact@blackcat.reportSubmit Episode Ideas: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bcr.link/ideas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beer, Boos and Boogeymen (B3): https://ghost.beer/⁠⁠⁠TAGS:#trickstergods #aliens #bigfoot #highstrangeness #ufo #mythsandlegends #fairyfolklore #norsemythology #paranormal #folklore #supernatural #mysteries #cryptids #strangemysteries #witchcraft #tulpas #strangephenomena #unexplainedmysteries #egregores #bigfootencounters #mythicalcreaturesCHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:43 The Concept of Tricksters04:48 Trickster Gods and Their Roles07:47 Exploring Trickster Archetypes10:40 Coyote: The Gullible Trickster13:35 Veles: The Duality of a Trickster God22:38 The Duality of Velys: Trickster and Underworld God28:45 Cultural Evolution of Velys: From God to Devil35:10 Anansi: The Trickster Spider of Ghana40:12 The Origin of Stories: Anansi's Quest for Narratives46:03 The Universality of Trickster Entities53:24 Cultural Perspectives on Tricksters58:49 Tricksters in Religious Contexts01:06:37 The Connection Between Tricksters and Modern Phenomena01:10:46 The Nature of Tricksters01:11:54 Exploring Bigfoot and Cryptids01:14:16 Interdimensional Beings and Tricksters01:16:53 Cultural Perspectives on Tricksters01:18:22 The Symbolism of Tricksters01:20:23 The Search for Evidence01:22:49 The Reality of Tricksters01:25:28 Cultural Significance of Tricksters01:28:21 The Impact of Belief on RealitySOURCES:https://artsandculture.google.com/story/mohini-the-enchantress-american-institute-of-indian-studies/pQXBuABQJikpIg?hl=enhttps://www.learnreligions.com/trickster-gods-and-goddesses-2561501https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohinihttps://fractalenlightenment.com/40732/culture/just-trickster-many-faces-coyotehttps://www.learnreligions.com/trickster-gods-and-goddesses-2561501https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1324&context=honorsVeles Trickster: https://grammaticus.blog/2023/09/06/veles/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricksterhttps://historycooperative.org/slavic-gods/https://www.thoughtco.com/veles-slavic-god-4777172https://solntsaroshcha.wordpress.com/veles/https://kotharianlightning.ca/2022/04/12/the-legend-of-nohoilpi-the-gambling-god/ Anansi Trickster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anansihttps://occult-world.com/anansi/https://www.britannica.com/art/trickster-talehttps://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/literature-and-writing/anansihttps://www.galileo.org/initiatives/moka-meyo/meyo/meyopimatisiwin/learning-wasak3.htmlhttps://www.galileo.org/initiatives/moka-meyo/meyo/meyopimatisiwin/learning-wasak1.htmlhttps://www.galileo.org/initiatives/moka-meyo/meyo/meyopimatisiwin/learning-wasak2.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WisakedjakMUSIC CREDITS:Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Licensing Agreements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement⁠⁠

Linking histories of women, relationships to the natural environment, material culture and art, in Embroidering the Landscape: Women, Art and the Environment in British North America, 1740–1770 (Lund Humphries, 2023) Dr. Andrea Pappas presents a new, multi-dimensional view of eighteenth-century American culture from a unique perspective. This book investigates how and why women pictured the landscape in their needlework. It explores the ways their embroidered landscapes address the tumultuous environmental history of the period; how their depictions of nature differ from those made by men; and what women's choices of motifs can tell us about their lives and their relationships to nature. Embroidering the Landscape situates these pastoral and georgic needleworks (c. 1740-1775) at the intersection of environmental and social histories, interpreting them through ecocritical and social lenses. Dr. Pappas' investigation draws out connections between women's depicted landscapes and environmental and cultural history at a time when nature itself was a charged arena for changes in agriculture, husbandry, gardening, and the emerging discourses of botany and natural history. Her insights change our understanding of the relationship between culture and the environment in this period and raise new questions about the unrecognized extent of women's engagement with nature and natural science. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Linking histories of women, relationships to the natural environment, material culture and art, in Embroidering the Landscape: Women, Art and the Environment in British North America, 1740–1770 (Lund Humphries, 2023) Dr. Andrea Pappas presents a new, multi-dimensional view of eighteenth-century American culture from a unique perspective. This book investigates how and why women pictured the landscape in their needlework. It explores the ways their embroidered landscapes address the tumultuous environmental history of the period; how their depictions of nature differ from those made by men; and what women's choices of motifs can tell us about their lives and their relationships to nature. Embroidering the Landscape situates these pastoral and georgic needleworks (c. 1740-1775) at the intersection of environmental and social histories, interpreting them through ecocritical and social lenses. Dr. Pappas' investigation draws out connections between women's depicted landscapes and environmental and cultural history at a time when nature itself was a charged arena for changes in agriculture, husbandry, gardening, and the emerging discourses of botany and natural history. Her insights change our understanding of the relationship between culture and the environment in this period and raise new questions about the unrecognized extent of women's engagement with nature and natural science. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Linking histories of women, relationships to the natural environment, material culture and art, in Embroidering the Landscape: Women, Art and the Environment in British North America, 1740–1770 (Lund Humphries, 2023) Dr. Andrea Pappas presents a new, multi-dimensional view of eighteenth-century American culture from a unique perspective. This book investigates how and why women pictured the landscape in their needlework. It explores the ways their embroidered landscapes address the tumultuous environmental history of the period; how their depictions of nature differ from those made by men; and what women's choices of motifs can tell us about their lives and their relationships to nature. Embroidering the Landscape situates these pastoral and georgic needleworks (c. 1740-1775) at the intersection of environmental and social histories, interpreting them through ecocritical and social lenses. Dr. Pappas' investigation draws out connections between women's depicted landscapes and environmental and cultural history at a time when nature itself was a charged arena for changes in agriculture, husbandry, gardening, and the emerging discourses of botany and natural history. Her insights change our understanding of the relationship between culture and the environment in this period and raise new questions about the unrecognized extent of women's engagement with nature and natural science. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

Linking histories of women, relationships to the natural environment, material culture and art, in Embroidering the Landscape: Women, Art and the Environment in British North America, 1740–1770 (Lund Humphries, 2023) Dr. Andrea Pappas presents a new, multi-dimensional view of eighteenth-century American culture from a unique perspective. This book investigates how and why women pictured the landscape in their needlework. It explores the ways their embroidered landscapes address the tumultuous environmental history of the period; how their depictions of nature differ from those made by men; and what women's choices of motifs can tell us about their lives and their relationships to nature. Embroidering the Landscape situates these pastoral and georgic needleworks (c. 1740-1775) at the intersection of environmental and social histories, interpreting them through ecocritical and social lenses. Dr. Pappas' investigation draws out connections between women's depicted landscapes and environmental and cultural history at a time when nature itself was a charged arena for changes in agriculture, husbandry, gardening, and the emerging discourses of botany and natural history. Her insights change our understanding of the relationship between culture and the environment in this period and raise new questions about the unrecognized extent of women's engagement with nature and natural science. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

In March, in order to speedily deport 238 Venezuelan men under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, Trump claimed they were members of a transnational criminal organization called Tren de Aragua. But an investigation by the New York Times couldn’t find any evidence linking many of the men to that gang. Ali Rogin speaks with Julie Turkewitz, the lead reporter on that investigation, for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In Today's episode, I invite you to explore the transformative power of experimentation in your life. We will discuss the importance of holding your desires loosely and creating habits that stick, emphasizing the need for self-care and personal growth. Learn how to use tools like the 100-day letter and calendar mastery to prioritize your goals and make lasting changes. Linking new habits to existing routines is another effective strategy. For instance, associating a positive affirmation with a daily activity, like brushing teeth, can reinforce a new mindset. This technique not only makes it easier to remember but also embeds the new habit into our daily lives. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to transform their life! If you would like some help with figuring out how to transform your life! I can help you create a vision for a life that you absolutely love living. Click here to arrange a session with me. If you're enjoying the podcast, please share the show with a friend or, even better, leave a review to ensure others can benefit from it too! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THE EPISODE The importance of holding desires loosely, allowing for growth without the pressure of perfection. The importance of kindness towards oneself during this process of transformation, especially when replacing long-standing habits. Sharing dreams with trusted friends can create a network of encouragement and accountability, making the journey of transformation feel less daunting. Making new habits easy and automating them, we can create a seamless integration into our daily lives. FEATURED ON THE SHOW: If you're enjoying the podcast, I'd love to hear from you! Please share the show with a friend or even better, leave a review to ensure others can benefit from the podcast.  

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Temple for this episode of Linking Up Luchas! Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground. On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith & Scott Shifflett as they continue Season 3 by discussing the episode from 5/31/17 & 6/7/17!  We dive into the All Night Long Match, Trios Treachery, a big announcement, an awesome Street Fight, and much more!

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -A deal agreed last year between Ryanair and Expedia Group to have their content distributed via the group's range of portals went live this week.Sabre Corporation and CellPoint Digital, a payment provider, sign an agreement to "Strengthen (the) Airline Payments Ecosystem".Daniel Boyle gives us a summary of the impact to the aerospace industry of the latest developments in US trade policies.Revolut receives approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate their prepayment services across all of India.American Airlines will offer free in-flight WiFi to their frequent flyers, starting in 2026.Ryanair suggest it might consider the Chinese COMAC C919 jet as a replacement for Boeing 737's.United Airlines reports record Q1 2025 revenue of $13.2b whilst also reducing domestic flight capacity by 4%.LATAM Airlines announce their latest GDS distribution fee model, also adding surcharges for some NDC fares.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

When you retire, it may be difficult to "de-link" from your profession or other interests/activities. Hear about what I did to begin the process of "de-linking". #remove #delink #professionallife #professional 

Pres. Trump continues exposing the mainstream media's covering up Joe Biden's mental decline. Former NBC host Chuck Todd says the Democrat party is to blame. Linking the media as an arm of the party on the Thursday Bob Rose Show, plus the morning's breaking news on Hour 1 for 5-1-25

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How has the rise of digital platforms changed domestic labour? In The Return of the Housewife: Why Women Are Still Cleaning Up (Manchester UP, 2025), Emma Casey, a Reader in Sociology at the University of York, explores the rise of the ‘cleanfluencer'. Situating the way specific online discourses now valorise and glamourise housework, the book gets under the false promise of happiness that hides the reality of gendered labour inequalities. Linking housework, digital and platform society, self-help, and feminist theory, the book is a wide-ranging critical blueprint for a new domestic revolution. It is essential reading across the humanities and social sciences, as well as for anyone interested in understanding the gendered and racialised division of labour in contemporary society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

The latest chapter of “The Linking Rings” … and then Michael Close explains his process for helping magicians get ready to appear on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us.” A Few Minutes With… Michael Close starts at 00:02:38"I Love That" starts at 00:12:43Chapter Eight of “The Linking Rings" starts at 00:21:05 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD“Troupers” Trailer: https://youtu.be/Gb-YwEsY7SA“Troupers” Full Movie: https://youtu.be/weenbtwox0cMichael Close website: https://michaelclose.com/Conversations with Close Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dCvqZe0AUcAA76jdG2NknOriginal Michael Close Interview: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-208-michael-close-talks-about-his-work-on-penn-amp-teller-fool-us-and-chapter-8-of-the-bullet-catchSend us an Email: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/contactCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast

How has the rise of digital platforms changed domestic labour? In The Return of the Housewife: Why Women Are Still Cleaning Up (Manchester UP, 2025), Emma Casey, a Reader in Sociology at the University of York, explores the rise of the ‘cleanfluencer'. Situating the way specific online discourses now valorise and glamourise housework, the book gets under the false promise of happiness that hides the reality of gendered labour inequalities. Linking housework, digital and platform society, self-help, and feminist theory, the book is a wide-ranging critical blueprint for a new domestic revolution. It is essential reading across the humanities and social sciences, as well as for anyone interested in understanding the gendered and racialised division of labour in contemporary society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

How has the rise of digital platforms changed domestic labour? In The Return of the Housewife: Why Women Are Still Cleaning Up (Manchester UP, 2025), Emma Casey, a Reader in Sociology at the University of York, explores the rise of the ‘cleanfluencer'. Situating the way specific online discourses now valorise and glamourise housework, the book gets under the false promise of happiness that hides the reality of gendered labour inequalities. Linking housework, digital and platform society, self-help, and feminist theory, the book is a wide-ranging critical blueprint for a new domestic revolution. It is essential reading across the humanities and social sciences, as well as for anyone interested in understanding the gendered and racialised division of labour in contemporary society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

How has the rise of digital platforms changed domestic labour? In The Return of the Housewife: Why Women Are Still Cleaning Up (Manchester UP, 2025), Emma Casey, a Reader in Sociology at the University of York, explores the rise of the ‘cleanfluencer'. Situating the way specific online discourses now valorise and glamourise housework, the book gets under the false promise of happiness that hides the reality of gendered labour inequalities. Linking housework, digital and platform society, self-help, and feminist theory, the book is a wide-ranging critical blueprint for a new domestic revolution. It is essential reading across the humanities and social sciences, as well as for anyone interested in understanding the gendered and racialised division of labour in contemporary society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -A United Airlines flight diverted to Washington Dulles Airport on 3 April after galley oven smoke filled the cabin, marking the fifth such incident among major U.S. carriers in 2025.A wing collision at Washington's Reagan Airport on 10 April involving an American Airlines flight. This marks the third similar event at this airport since 2022.A sight seeing helicopter crashes in the Hudson River in New York, with six fatalities. Caution: distressing video in this link.Ted Christie steps down from his role as Spirit Airlines CEO. Carmen S. writes about American Airlines's move to bring airport service staff numbers down this summer, instead of up.US airlines Republic Airways and the holding company of Mesa Airlines, Inc. are combining in an all-stock deal.Greek air traffic controllers went on strike on 9 April, causing substantial flight cancellations in the area.India and China are in talks to resume direct flights between them. Virgin Australia reveals they have identified more than 60,000 customers who may have been overcharged over a five year period, and that they will be refunding those affected.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

How has the rise of digital platforms changed domestic labour? In The Return of the Housewife: Why Women Are Still Cleaning Up (Manchester UP, 2025), Emma Casey, a Reader in Sociology at the University of York, explores the rise of the ‘cleanfluencer'. Situating the way specific online discourses now valorise and glamourise housework, the book gets under the false promise of happiness that hides the reality of gendered labour inequalities. Linking housework, digital and platform society, self-help, and feminist theory, the book is a wide-ranging critical blueprint for a new domestic revolution. It is essential reading across the humanities and social sciences, as well as for anyone interested in understanding the gendered and racialised division of labour in contemporary society. Let's face it, most of the popular podcasts out there are dumb. NBN features scholars (like you!), providing an enriching alternative to students. We partner with presses like Oxford, Princeton, and Cambridge to make academic research accessible to all. Please consider sharing the New Books Network with your students. Download this poster here to spread the word. Please share this interview on Instagram, LinkedIn, or Bluesky. Don't forget to subscribe to our Substack here to receive our weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

How has the rise of digital platforms changed domestic labour? In The Return of the Housewife: Why Women Are Still Cleaning Up (Manchester UP, 2025), Emma Casey, a Reader in Sociology at the University of York, explores the rise of the ‘cleanfluencer'. Situating the way specific online discourses now valorise and glamourise housework, the book gets under the false promise of happiness that hides the reality of gendered labour inequalities. Linking housework, digital and platform society, self-help, and feminist theory, the book is a wide-ranging critical blueprint for a new domestic revolution. It is essential reading across the humanities and social sciences, as well as for anyone interested in understanding the gendered and racialised division of labour in contemporary society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of SANDCAST features Silila Tucker, a longtime professional on the AVP Tour who chats with Tri Bourne about the development of yet another new beach volleyball league called the Community Circuit, and it's one you can certainly get behind. Fun development from Lila announced on this one, as well as chats about: - How the 15-15-15 style of the AVP League matches changes things - How to develop mental toughness in beach volleyball - Why Lila is obsessed with golf as a tool for mental toughness training - What makes Phil Dalhausser a legend of the game, beyond his obvious accolades SHOOTS! *** WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH! Check it out here!! Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, sandcastpod-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!  We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.  If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/

In episode 69 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Joe Essenfeld, founder and CEO of Fora, an AI platform that turns workplace conversations into real-time business insights. Joe shares his journey from early startup experiences to building Fora, where he combined HR tech expertise with early large language model (LLM) experiments to build a smarter way to run companies. Joe also discusses how Fora uses AI to turn everyday business chatter into actionable insights, accelerating decisions and challenging the role of traditional OKRs.In this episode, you will hear:How Fora leverages AI to solve alignment issues in real time.Replacing traditional OKRs with continuous, automated tracking.Blending future-of-work and ops intelligence beyond HR tech.Linking daily work to company goals without extra process overhead.Adapting to shifting product-market fit in a fast-changing landscape.Delivering insights via push notifications, no dashboards needed.Learn more about Joe Essenfeld | ForaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/essenfeldFora: https://fora.day Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfieldingWebsite: https://everywhere.vc/

Very excited to bring on Pepper Kat, a cam girl and podcast host, to discuss the complexities of emotional connectivity and relationships within the sex work industry. They explore themes of male loneliness, the changing landscape of relationships, and the blurred lines between intimacy and transactional interactions. The conversation delves into the impact of technology on connection, the challenges of setting boundaries, and the societal pressures faced by men today. In this conversation, we also delve into the complexities of sex work, discussing the emotional labor involved, the stigma faced, and the importance of personalization in adult content. We explore the shifting power dynamics in the industry, emphasizing the need for clear boundaries and ethical considerations when interacting with clients. The discussion highlights the necessity of understanding the emotional needs of clients while maintaining a safe and respectful environment for sex workers.Follow Pepper Kat below:https://www.pepperkat.comPS: Group is a proud sponsor of Stripped by SIA. Needing a new website? Branding? Video? Contact us at ⁠⁠www.wearepsgroup.com⁠⁠Connect with me below:⁠⁠⁠https://strippedbysia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/strippedbysia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/strippedbysia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/strippedbysiapodcast

First up on the podcast, Online News Editor David Grimm joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about how an Egyptian cult that killed cats may have also tamed them.   Next on the show, we hear about when the aurorae wandered. About 41,000 years ago, Earth's magnetic poles took an excursion. They began to move equatorward and decreased in strength to one-tenth their modern levels. Agnit Mukhopadhyay, a research affiliate at the University of Michigan, talks about how his group mapped these magnetic changes, and what it would be like if such a big change took place today.   This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy.   About the Science Podcast   Authors: Sarah Crespi; David Grimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Temple for this episode of Linking Up Luchas! Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground. On this installment, he is joined by Jake Williams as they continue Season 3 by discussing the episode from 1/4/17 & 1/11/17!  We dive into Tribe Warfare, Trios Champs Turmoil, a match to pick the type of match for an eventual title match(???), an awesome brawl, and much more!

Sara Ballantine talks about her father, comedy magician Carl Ballantine, and her documentary “Troupers” … and Chapter Seven of “The Linking Rings.” Sara Ballantine Interview starts at 00:02:19"I Love That" starts at 00:35:56Chapter Seven of "The Linking Rings" starts at 00:45:12 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDSara Ballantine Website: http://www.saraballantine.com/“Troupers” Trailer: https://youtu.be/Gb-YwEsY7SA“Troupers” Full Movie: https://youtu.be/weenbtwox0cCarl Ballantine in action: https://youtu.be/N5W_U4wH3FcCarl Ballantine in action: https://youtu.be/aeH6r9QTxngScott Land's Carl Ballantine puppet: https://youtu.be/BPpLoF7zudQCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast“Rise” app: https://www.risescience.com/“The Conversation” trailer: https://youtu.be/elJL5D6HTvAConversations with Close Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dCvqZe0AUcAA76jdG2Nkn

I am joined today by author Jay Stringer to talk about sexual stuckness/difficulties/struggles. Healthy sexuality is deeply tied to the degree to which we have made sense of our story in our family of origin. Sadly, so few of us have ever been asked to connect the dots between our past life story and the sexual difficulties we face in the present. Today, Jay and I try to connect some of those dots. If you want to understand your sexual story in more depth, please sign up for The Sexual Attachment Conference on May 3rd, 2025. We want to help you understand and transform some of the sexual difficulties you may be experiencing either individually or as a couple.

In this episode, we delve into the insights shared by Dr. Kathy, focusing on the concerning trends highlighted by author Jonathan Haidt in his book, "Anxious Generation." Haidt discusses the alarming increase in high school seniors who feel their lives are useless, with the percentage doubling since 2010. We explore the impact of storytelling on youth, emphasizing the moral order present in narratives from previous generations and how this contrasts with the current environment. Additionally, we highlight the importance of nurturing creativity in children through resources like Creating a Masterpiece, which offers guided art projects that inspire and awaken their creative potential. Tune in to learn more about these critical issues facing today's youth and the tools available to support their emotional well-being.

Forrest and Dr. Rick explore one of his most powerful psychological tools: linking. Over time, linking can help us rewire the brain, softening the impact of painful memories. They discuss the neuroscience behind this process, the role of memory reconsolidation, and the importance of matching positive experiences to our original pains. Rick shares personal examples, practical tips, and a few important cautions so you can apply this technique safely. This is a grounded, hands-on episode focused on one of his most high-impact ideas. Warning: There is a brief mention of SA toward the end of the episode.  You can watch this episode on YouTube. Key Topics: 0:00: Introduction 1:45: What is linking? 5:30: The relationship between linking and memory, and coherence therapy 12:20: The challenges with linking, and making the positive stronger than the negative 20:40: How to practice linking 31:00: How to disentangle our adult selves from our ‘parts' 39:30: The “erasure protocol” 53:15: How long it takes for linking to help, and key questions to ask yourself 1:02:05: Recap Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Sponsors Get Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to Headspace.com/BEINGWELL60 to unlock all of Headspace FREE for 60 days. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/beingwell.  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BEINGWELL at https://www.oneskin.co/  Go to ZOE.com and find out what ZOE Membership could do for you. Use code WELL10 to get 10% off membership. Connect with the show: Subscribe on iTunes Follow Forrest on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Follow Forrest on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on Facebook Visit Forrest's website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Singer is one of the earliest employees and the former Head of Strategy at 37signals (the makers of Basecamp), where he spent nearly two decades refining a product development approach that helped the company build super-successful products with small teams. Based on these lessons, he wrote "Shape Up: Stop Running in Circles and Ship Work that Matters," and Ryan now works with companies of all sizes to them them escape the cycle of endless sprints, missed deadlines, and dragging projects.What you'll learn:1. Why traditional Agile and Scrum methods often lead teams into endless cycles of work without meaningful shipping milestones.2. The “appetite-driven” approach to product development where teams set fixed timeboxes (usually six weeks maximum) and vary the scope instead of expanding timelines.3. The exact process for running effective “shaping” sessions that collaboratively define projects before committing resources.4. Why most teams struggle with too little detail in their planning, not too much.5. Why a 30-to-50-person team size is the critical breaking point when growing startups need to adopt more structured processes.6. Practical techniques for bridging the engineering-design divide by bringing technical and product perspectives together earlier in the process.7. The powerful “breadboarding” and “fat marker sketching” techniques that help teams align on solutions without getting lost in high-fidelity details.8. The clear warning signs that your current development process is failing before it's too late to change course.9. Proven strategies to implement Shape Up methods, whether you're working in a startup or enterprise environment.10. A step-by-step approach to transitioning from Scrum to Shape Up by piloting the methodology with a single team before broader implementation.11. Why the PM role shifts upstream in Shape Up, focusing more on problem definition than project management.12. How to adapt Shape Up principles to your company's unique context, even if it's nothing like Basecamp.—Brought to you by:• WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUs• Merge—A single API to add hundreds of integrations into your app• Airtable ProductCentral—Launch to new heights with a unified system for product development—Where to find Ryan Singer:• X: https://x.com/rjs• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feltpresence/• Website: https://www.ryansinger.co/• Course: https://www.ryansinger.co/srl/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Ryan's background(04:38) The origins of Shape Up(07:40) Implementing Shape Up in different companies(09:56) How Shape Up is different(19:02) The core elements of Shape Up(26:29) Shaping sessions and timeboxing(37:23) Flexible sprint planning(38:56) The output of a shaping session(46:57) Balancing detail and flexibility(53:50) A deep dive into shaping sessions(01:01:32) Fat marker sketches(01:02:48) Getting started using Shape Up(01:13:20) Signs it's time to try the Shape Up method(01:18:25) Feature factories(01:25:59) The role of the PM in Shape Up(01:28:26) What makes Basecamp unique(01:35:55) The second edition of the book(01:38:30) Linking product strategy and shaping(01:41:53) Conclusion and final thoughts—Referenced:• Basecamp: https://basecamp.com/• David Heinemeier Hansson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-heinemeier-hansson-374b18221/• Jason Fried on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-fried/• Jason Fried challenges your thinking on fundraising, goals, growth, and more: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/jason-fried-challenges-your-thinking• Des Traynor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/destraynor/• Intercom: https://www.intercom.com/• The ultimate guide to JTBD | Bob Moesta (co-creator of the framework): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-jtbd-bob-moesta• How to find work you love | Bob Moesta (Jobs-to-be-Done co-creator, author of “Job Moves”): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-find-work-you-love-bob-moesta• Scrum: https://www.scrum.org/• 37signals: https://37signals.com/• Jobs to Be Done Theory: https://www.christenseninstitute.org/theory/jobs-to-be-done/—Recommended books:• Shape Up: Stop Running in Circles and Ship Work That Matters: https://basecamp.com/shapeup• Demand-Side Sales 101: Stop Selling and Help Your Customers Make Progress: https://www.amazon.com/Demand-Side-Sales-101-Customers-Progress/dp/1544509987/• Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice: https://www.amazon.com/Competing-Against-Luck-Innovation-Customer/dp/0062435612/• Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career: https://www.amazon.com/Job-Moves-Making-Progress-Career/dp/0063283581—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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