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ALL THE LINKS: LINKTR.EE/BARBARAFAISONThis is a podcast about celebrating life's milestones and moments.If you are new to the podcast, welcome and if you listen regularly, thank you!How are you feeling about things these days? The world is experiencing a lot of turmoil including the weather, political changes, and even in our personal lives, it can be a lot to process. When things are not going the way I like them to go, it may be easy to question what's happening in and to the world. It can be easy to write off the world as this horrible place and feel like, why bother, nothing good is happening anyway.And then I have those times of remembering to stay in the moment and enjoy what is happening… I am reminded that you, I, and the world are, and will be just right. I remember that life is about moments and milestones. And in each moment, we can take it in. Feel it in our bodies. Notice how we feel. And be with those feelings. And yes, those feelings may range from deep despair to extreme happiness.Life is filled with moments, including births, graduations, marriages, divorces, anniversaries, celebrations, and death. The milestones in life can be our pathway to happiness and joy.I had not seen Ryan Delaine for several years in person, he was in college. During the pandemic, he and his family; parents, Chris and Susan, and brother Justin, meditated with me regularly on the weekends. At that time, I hosted a daily meditation practice live on Facebook. Most weekends for about three years, the Delaine family would meditate with me. And sometimes they were the only people to meditate live with me. I have such fond memories of those times.When my husband TD and I arrived at the Delaine family home to celebrate Ryan's college graduation, I felt so proud and excited for this milestone for him and his family. What a lovely reminder that even when the world feels chaotic, we must continue to enjoy, celebrate, and embrace all of life‘s uncertainties.As Ryan and his friends left to continue the celebration elsewhere, they all said goodbye to every person that was there. In my day, we called that good home training. Lol.This weekend celebration reminded me of my book excerpt, Celebrate Everything! I hope it serves as a reminder to take all of life in.

Don't waste summer for your kids.  Let them be productive at iCamp!  

Mark Normand Carl Ruiz Sherrod Small Whoo Kid 3/2 The final year of my radio journey holds a special place in my heart, made even more poignant by the loss of my cherished friends, Carl Ruiz and Vic Henley. Reflecting on that time, I rediscovered the pure passion and exhilaration that drew me to radio in the first place. Amidst the chaos and challenges, we found endless moments of hilarity and camaraderie. Alongside Carl, Vic, and Sherrod Small, we shared unforgettable experiences both on and off the airwaves, our tight-knit bond shining through every episode. That year also marked Carl Ruiz's meteoric rise to stardom, inspiring me to launch the Opie Radio podcast with him. I'm immensely grateful to Erock, Clubsoda Kenny, Paul, and Louis for joining us on this wild ride. Get ready to dive into the rollercoaster of emotions—the highs, the lows, and the laugh-out-loud moments—that defined my last year in radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Group Therapy has us determining if his lie about his past was big enough to walk away...then "Brett" gave us yet another update in his quest to find out "Hinge Girl's" name! Plus #dadjokes and Amy has a confession that at least makes HER feel better. LOL

How to live in Boulder WITHOUT a trust fund.  Third attempt to pay for the duplex... this month. 

We are back!  We had to take a break but are ready to spread the fire again! Lets talk about what's going on on the interwebs as per Chuck & Mav's algo. LOL! Mirror portals are a growing topic along with the growth of the Catholic Church and the New Age nonsense going strong. Let's bring a biblical lense back to all the madness. As always, don't forget to spread the fire!

What was wrong with us in 2015?  I swear we loved our kids that year.  

Check out this weeks KICK ASS PODCAST with ya boy QPC and special guest Gabe Godwin ... It's more fun than being on Diddy's record label, I PROMISE !!! LOL !!! Topics discussed: Weed/Tincture, The Diddy trial revisited, RIP Rick Derringer, Trump corruption and soooooooo much more ... You're gonna LOVE THIS SHOW !!! CHECK IT !!!

Kid Cudi A Rat?: Kid Cudi testifies against Diddy and Young Thug labels him a rat. Is that the case? Lord Babylon: We check back in with Lord Babylon on Tiktok to find out the latest advice on how to properly not get cucked by a lady. Shonti2Funny: We delve into the bad humor of one Tiktoker and then watch multiple McDonalds fights and bodycam footage. THE BEAR!, FUCK YOU, WATCH THIS!, BANANARAMA!, CRUEL SUMMER!, CLONE JESUS!, WINE!, BLOOD!, JURASSIC PARK!, MOSQUITO!, CATHOLIC!, SHANE CULKIN!, MID MOVIE!, BILL AND TED!, CUDI!, CASSIE!, TRIAL!, CAR FIRE!, BREAK IN!, DOG!, BATHROOM!, YOUNG THUG!, RAT!, LOL!, TMZ!, NO SNITCHING!, TOURE!, HOOD!, PLANT!, SAME DAMN TIME!, FUTURE!, SNL!, GANG!, WHITE GUY VOICE!, DAVE CHAPPELLE!, SEXUAL HARASSMENT!, BOOKS!, CRASS BANTER!, MADDEN MOVIE!, DAVID O RUSSELL!, CHRISTIAN BALE!, HAWK TUAH!, AMAZON!, RIZZ TUAH!, LORD BABYLON!, BLACK LOTUS!, YOU'RE WELCOME!, MENS RIGHTS!, REAL!, RETARD!, RESPECT!, DR PHIL!, CRINGE!, HUMOR!, BAD!, TERRIBLE!, EMBARASSING!, IMAGINARY FRIEND!, UBER DRIVER!, SHONTI2FUNNY!, DOUCHE CHILLS!, PRANKS!, PENNIES!, GYM MEMBERSHIP!, MCDONALDS!, FIGHT!, BEAT UP!, FIRED!, ATTACKED!, CRAZY!, KNOCK OUT!, BODYCAM!, NUGGETS!, PREGNANT WORKER!, ATTACK!  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

I found a super strong & powerful post that got me fired up and it only has seven words to it. This came from the Power of Positivity (@LIVEpositivity) “Strong people rarely have an easy past.”  As I got to thinking about this, I started seeing myself in a way that I usually don't see myself at all.  I realize I'm a lot stronger than I give myself credit for due to the “storms” I have been through.  It also occurred to me that I am a lot stronger and better because of the storms that my loved ones have gone through as well. This episode I got a bit fired up and emotional (I know, big surprise… LOL) as I really started to see myself and my loved ones in not only a different light, but a much stronger & clearer light too!! I hope this episode shows you about the true statement from Morrie Schwartz, from Mitch Albom's “Tuesdays With Morrie” - where he reminded us that “death ends a life, not a relationship.” If we keep working on our relationships in life, and not what the world tells us is important, we will keep getting stronger for sure.   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.

That awkward moment you see your Ex.  There's lots of awkward moments in the LOLs.. in fact maybe we should name them Awkward Moments.  Hmmm. 

Send us a text#22400:00: Intro: a new Sponsor?? Try out 3 Natives now on Royal Palm Beach Blvd  02:45: Trip to Boca Raton! Hammerhead Shark04:25: Fun game build your own team together Aaron and Kris20:20: 2025 NFL MVP Predictions 27:00: Hard Knocks NFC East35:37: MLB Around the Horn37:17: Indy 500 and race weekend!40:05: Outro: Did we mention we got a sponsor?! Lol continue to follow and subscribe

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we check in with our friend Howard Gutman . . . and -- surprise, surprise -- the conversation goes off on a partisan tangent, LOL.

Before listening: This episode was recorded 4/7/25. I share life updates from that time period -- obv before Philly Man (and wallpaper LOL). What I share around 8:00 was not easy for me to be open and vulnerable about but I let myself have time to process and pray and receive council, and I think it is the perfect example of vulnerably sharing for the purpose of helping others.Thank you for being here, I love you.Show NotesHappy you're here with me - make sure to follow on IG! ⁠@whoisshe_pod⁠Support the PodcastFOLLOW DANIELLEon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellewalter/on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daniellewalter_

In Episode 155 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we're getting into the not-so-sexy—but absolutely essential—topic of time management. If you've ever looked at your to-do list and thought, “LOL, yeah right,” this one's for you. After an accidental month-long podcast break (yes, even time management queens fall off sometimes), we're back with the behind-the-scenes of how to keep your business running like a well-oiled machine—even when life is chaos.We're walking through the exact system that keeps launches prepped, client results hot, and burnout far, far away. Think themed workdays, Thursday brain dumps, and Google Calendar realness. Because contrary to what your inner rebel might think, structure doesn't kill your creativity—it sets it free. We're done glorifying hustle culture and winging it until we crash. This episode is all about planning like a CEO so you can actually enjoy your weekends (imagine that).So if you're tired of playing calendar Jenga, dropping balls, or wondering how the heck other coaches “do it all,” grab your coffee, open that calendar, and let's get your time (and life) back under control. Let's make structure sexy again.In this episode, we cover:1) Why This Episode Took a Month to Record [0:00 - 4:35]- How skipping the podcast was actually a result of great time management.- The difference between prioritizing client service vs. “nice-to-haves” in business.2) Time Management Isn't a Personality Trait—It's a Skill [4:36 - 9:48]- Why structure matters (even for the type B, messy-desk girlies).- How being consistent builds a reputation and keeps your business running smoothly.3) Setting Work Days and Off Days (and Sticking to Them) [9:49 - 14:22]- The exact work week schedule that's helped me avoid burnout for 10 years.- Why having true time off creates urgency, productivity, and mental freedom.4) Thursday Brain Dumps & Weekly Planning Routine [14:23 - 20:05]- How brain dumping and reverse engineering your goals prevents overwhelm.- Plugging repeat and project-specific tasks into your calendar like a CEO.5) Why Google Calendar > Paper Planners [20:06 - 26:30]- The secret to tracking shifting deadlines without dropping the ball.- Real-life examples of how to reschedule tasks without guilt or chaos.6) When the Calendar Fails & What to Do About It [26:31 - 31:42]- How to bounce back when things take longer than expected or get pushed.- Identifying non-negotiables vs. “nice if they happen” tasks.7) Tips for Actually Following Your Schedule [31:43 - 39:07]- The “grow up with love” pep talk for when you don't feel like it.- Creating discipline by building systems that support how your brain works.8) The Power of Low-Dopamine Mornings & Themed Workdays [39:08 - End]- How your morning routine and screen time sabotage your productivity.- Why batching similar tasks together by day helps you stay in flow and avoid burnout.Connect with Lynette:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.comThe Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://wcmprogram.com

Connor Pugs tells a Storytime about when a iPad Kid SACRAFICES Friend to TRALALERO TRALALA, so Italian Brainrot has the characters Tralalero Tralala, BOMBARDIRO CROCODILO and other Italian Brainrot characters. This iPad Kid Gen Alpha kid Brainrot story is so cringey and hilarious, but it went too far when this Italian Brainrot iPad Kid thinks TRALALERO TRALALA is actually god... LOL!Welcome to my channel, where I tell relaxing family stories lasting 1 hour - 4 hours to help you relax and fall asleep. These videos are similar to AskReddit, but with a unique twist - all these stories are submitted by YOU and I play a light Minecraft parkour game in the background! Many viewers enjoy these videos to relax before bed or as a background while doing housework. Whether for entertainment or to help you fall asleep, these videos are for you!I carefully select and tell each story, providing a mix of heartfelt and engaging stories for you to enjoy. If you like the content, feel free to subscribe and support my channel!Listen to my stories on Spotify:

Mule + Horse = Donkey... why stop there!? 

In this episode! The Economy: Trump Risks US Consumer Discontent With His Tariffs, Poll Shows President Donald Trump is struggling to persuade US consumers of the merits of his trade war, a Harris Poll for Bloomberg News found. A majority of US adults, 56%, said their household finances would be better off if Trump's tariffs had not been implemented. Some 52% of respondents said the promised benefits of the levies would not be worth their economic cost. Article Link: ⁠https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-24/trump-risks-us-consumer-discontent-with-his-tariffs-poll-shows?srnd=homepage-americas New In Social: Too Long; Didn't Listen On my Podcasting, Gaming, Geek, and Pop Culture News show Mercury; we talked about a new app from Headliner called Too Long, Didn't Listen. If you are like me, it can be difficult to listen to all your favorite podcasts. Headliner has a solution for that, and it is using AI to find the most important clips in a podcast, and then.... well making a short podcast show for you. If you are confused, LOL, check it out here => https://play.headliner.app/tldl Today's Main Topic: Don't Talk To Me Until You've Fixed Your Sales Funnel! Today I am going to jump into some sales funnel basics! Mainly, because I want business to understand the importance of Awareness, and how it plays one of the most important roles of getting to your first $1MM in sales. If you aren't making a $1MM a year, then enough people don't know you exist. The other thing to remember is that if you aren't growing your revenue you are dying. Enjoy! Join the Age of Radio Discord | ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/EeamD8WcjN⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Goodpods ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodpods.app.link/usUyBZzhuNb⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Financial Consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/B6nNZ2FbxbhESCHg9⁠⁠⁠⁠ Red Wizard Gaming Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/9D43EszdUB⁠⁠⁠⁠   DM if you are interested in Life Insurance! If you or someone you know has been struggling or in crisis please call or text 988 or chat ⁠⁠⁠⁠988lifeline.org⁠⁠⁠⁠  

We are back!    We had to take a break but are ready to spread the fire again! Lets talk about what's going on on the interwebs as per Chuck & Mavs algo. LOL!  Mirror portals are a growing topic along with the growth of the catholic church and the New Age nonsense going strong. Let's bring a biblical lense back to all the madness.  As always, Don't forget to spread the fire 

This crossword was the embodiment of what makes the NYTimes Crossword so outstanding: a fantabulous theme amid a sea of novel and some LOL supporting clues. Just check out today's podcast, and then raise a glass in honor of David J. Kahn, creator of today's masterpiece. [Oh, and then raise it a second time in the direction of Will "Funnier! Make it funnier... and cleverer!!" Shortz, editor extraordinaire!.]Show note imagery: DEDE Allen, one of the greatest film editor's of all time.We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

Fair warning for indie artists: this episode may cause an extreme bout of optimism about the future. And not because the big institutions are coming to save us.And not because the government is funding art as if it's a societal good.And not because somehow the American economy now works.Nope! None of those things, as far as I can see, are on the horizon.But this week's episode of Let's Go Again with guests Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia is going to change your life with all the power of a guided ayahuasca experience because it imagines a way to redistribute power back to indie artists available to us right now.Here's what you get when you press play:* The new work of the indie artist is not to “break through” but to put themselves “in context”.* Ideologically aligned projects might be more powerful than production companies. * Your artistic identity doesn't need to make sense.* The new mode of organization is not found in institutional hierarchy, it's found in the ideas shared between like-minded artists.* When artists align, the validation of previously isolated experiences creates a flywheel of self-motivation.* Long-term alignment among artists can lead to financial returns, prestige, momentum, and creative growth.* To work in a collective does not mean you have to give up your individuation.* A running debate about whether or not I'm FBI.

Is Pena PLAYING his Way Outta H-Town/Astros..? AND- "D. I WON'T DO DRUGS! A. WON'T HAVE AN ATTITUDE!" LOL full 596 Fri, 23 May 2025 01:03:13 +0000 yvY6D84q1Y9lOwNAMet3yI6eUkkDVFzK mlb,houston astros,astros,mlb news,al west,jeremy pena,altuve,espada,stros,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,houston astros,astros,mlb news,al west,jeremy pena,altuve,espada,stros,sports Is Pena PLAYING his Way Outta H-Town/Astros..? AND- "D. I WON'T DO DRUGS! A. WON'T HAVE AN ATTITUDE!" LOL 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

When Producer Tyler is JAMMIN' Scott Stapp & Creed Songs, Ron 'The Show' gets a bit Confused.. LOL, AND-a TERRIFYING Texans OLine Game to Play.. full 626 Fri, 23 May 2025 00:47:58 +0000 iwFhy3Mc2g9DHv96ngX0BXE4bkLueWmc nfl,houston texans,demeco ryans,nfl news,texans,creed,tytus howard,caserio,rock music,creed band,scott stapp,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,houston texans,demeco ryans,nfl news,texans,creed,tytus howard,caserio,rock music,creed band,scott stapp,sports When Producer Tyler is JAMMIN' Scott Stapp & Creed Songs, Ron 'The Show' gets a bit Confused.. LOL, AND-a TERRIFYING Texans OLine Game to Play.. 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports

HOUR 2 - Are We Within a VERY Pivotal Moment in Time for the Astros & the Brass' Decision(s)..?! AND-Lady TRIED to be Nice to Ron.. But, C'MON LADY! LOL full 2321 Fri, 23 May 2025 01:18:05 +0000 Br3DAHD75y7QkjwtQAC03eGWVmatzpGQ nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports HOUR 2 - Are We Within a VERY Pivotal Moment in Time for the Astros & the Brass' Decision(s)..?! AND-Lady TRIED to be Nice to Ron.. But, C'MON LADY! LOL 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports

HOUR 1 - Ron 'THE SHOW' is a Bit Puzzled by Producer T-Mil's Creed & NSYNC Jam Sessions.. LOL; AND-the Mounting Injuries for 'Stros full 2396 Fri, 23 May 2025 01:22:21 +0000 hYyeZRpGclCt6oUj9PfGjiuovpBhcLIa nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports HOUR 1 - Ron 'THE SHOW' is a Bit Puzzled by Producer T-Mil's Creed & NSYNC Jam Sessions.. LOL; AND-the Mounting Injuries for 'Stros 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAURsT8pIRGXBVT__Rh_OmA/join Support us on Patreon for BONUS episodes each month & other perks: https://www.patreon.com/thesavegpodcast In this week's episode we kick off discussing Rose's Pigeon infestation and the latest in her Pigeon saga LOL. Daniel chats about his extended sickness and what shows he was watching during this time... which has lasted 7 days and he can't get over it. White South Africans are now fast tracked for "refugee" status in the US. We discuss another one of our favourite people; Matt Walsh who is in the news for his unfiltered views on homelessness and LGBT rights. He is up there in terms of people we could do without. As always we hope you enjoyed this weeks episode! LISTEN TO THE SAVEG PODCAST - https://linktr.ee/thesavegpodcast

LOL has Allyson June Smith & Chris Griffin!In Moncton, former teacher Allyson June Smith drops some facts about the horrors of teaching And in Victoria, Chris Griffin shares some tales that leave us wondering, how are you still alive man?

All of the Memorial Day Hits for your grilling and chilling pleasure!  

Check out this weeks KICK ASS PODCAST with ya boy QPC and special guest (not so) Rotten John ... It's more fun than being harassed by inbred losers with shitty jobs, I PROMISE !!! LOL !!! Topics discussed: Being harassed by inbred losers with shitty jobs, Ticket scalpers, Diddy trial, Why Rotten John doesn't follow politics anymore, Elon, Tesla, RFK jr, Trump didn't really get shot, Bin Laden doc, Black hawk down doc and soooooooo much more ... You're gonna LOVE THIS SHOW !!! CHECK IT !!!     

Send us a textStrap in, kids—this episode is a buffet of DoD chaos, spicy geopolitical moves, and “WTF are we even doing?” headlines. Jared unleashes on everything from the sketchiest Air Force One replacement idea ever (thanks, Qatar) to Golden Dome missile pipe dreams and the absolute circus that is Cyber Command's latest identity crisis.We're also sending ICE to Marine bases, cutting 14% of Space Force civilians (brilliant), and relying on $26 million to keep Reserve pilots in the sky. Oh, and if you thought privatizing base lodging was gonna save anyone money—LOL, you're adorable.All this while the Air Force plays catch-up with drone integration, and Netflix somehow makes the Thunderbirds look cost-effective. Welcome to another day in the Pentagon's magical clown tent.

Jake Tapper wrote a book called Original Sin about Joe Biden, and you'll never believe the revelation it delivers... contrary to NO ONE's belief... Joe Biden is OLD!  You heard it here first. 

This week, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee have the original "ass man" Dr. Thiru Lakshman back as our special guest!  Dr. Mistry and Dr. Lakshman hope to start another podcast called "Two Brown Guys Below the Equator" because one is a urologist and one is a proctologist!  Lol!  A proctologist is actually better known as a colorectal surgeon.  What does a colorectal surgeon treat, you ask?  Well, Dr. Lakshman will break it down for you right here on The Armor Men's Health Show!  You can learn more about Dr. Lakshman and the other providers at Texas Colon and Rectal Specialists specialists by visiting https://tcrscolondoctors.com/ or calling (512) 418-1979. Voted top Men's Health Podcast, Sex Therapy Podcast, and Prostate Cancer Podcast by FeedSpot.Dr. Mistry is a board-certified urologist and has been treating patients in the Austin and Greater Williamson County area since he started his private practice, NAU Urology Specialists, in 2007.  Donna Lee has worked with Dr. Mistry since 2017 and is now NAU Urology Specialists' Director of Business Development.  She's also a professional standup comedian. We enjoy hearing from you! Visit www.armormenshealth.com to submit a question and we'll answer your questions anonymously in an upcoming episode! Phone: (512) 238-0762Website: www.armormenshealth.comEmail: armormenshealth@gmail.comOur Locations:Round Rock Office970 Hester's Crossing Road Suite 101 Round Rock, TX 78681South Austin Office6501 South Congress Suite 1-103 Austin, TX 78745Lakeline Office12505 Hymeadow Drive Suite 2C Austin, TX 78750Dripping Springs Office170 Benney Lane Suite 202 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 

Astros AFTERNOON Action on the Diamond vs Rays, a Possible ROUND 2 of Ron THE SHOW vs Lopez, & T-Mil's Love for a What a Bro Goes Thru.. Lol full 1144 Wed, 21 May 2025 22:14:13 +0000 2cjbrw4sfPdCpZnjdH2nk2uLDilLkjcE mlb,astros,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,astros,sports Astros AFTERNOON Action on the Diamond vs Rays, a Possible ROUND 2 of Ron THE SHOW vs Lopez, & T-Mil's Love for a What a Bro Goes Thru.. Lol 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports

hi bb freaksss!!! this week we're back from vacaciones and decided to yap about our favorite things LOL in this episode Deison details the newest season of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives", Drew continues to spread the gospel about her current favorite book "A Fate Inked in Blood", and we dive into the Pope's job?? (or what we think he does?? girl IDK) DREW'S BOOK IS OFFICIALLY AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE YOU CAN PURCHASE BOOKS!! GO GET IT!!!! CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR COPY!! For extra fun silly zoomie-filled content, JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP!!! Visit patreon.com/twoidiotgirls for more info!!! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK :P @_twoidiotgirls | @deisonafualo | @drewafualo Our Sponsors for this week are: - Storyworth: Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you visit StoryWorth.com/twoidiotgirls - Drybar: Get a blowout that lasts now and shop Drybar's All-Inclusive and Blowout Defense products at drybar.com - Hugz: Start your year with comfort – head to GiveHugz.co and use code TWOIDIOTGIRLS for 20% off your first order.

The boys discuss WASD Movement in LoL, Brawl, TL, Uzi, and more on episode 692 of Leaguecast! Email us - mail@leaguecastpodcast.com   Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast  Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/   Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast  Visit our Website - https://leaguecastpodcast.com/ 

Think a family vacation with airfare is totally out of reach? Like, “LOL, we can't even afford the snacks at the airport” out of reach? You're not alone. For many moms, the idea of flying the whole crew anywhere beyond Grandma's house feels like a luxury reserved for lottery winners or influencers with suspiciously perfect luggage. But what if you could take those same daily expenses (yes, even soccer fees and Target runs) and turn them into flights, hotel stays, and even international adventures? Meet Amber Paul—a former assistant principal and full-time mom who's been nailing family travel using credit card points for over 11 years. She breaks down how to strategically open credit cards, rack up points without wrecking your credit, and use those points to travel in style (or just get the kids to Legoland without needing a second mortgage). If you've ever dreamed of free flights, hotel upgrades, or simply making travel actually happen on a tight budget, this is the episode for you. Resources We Shared: DM us TRAVEL on Instagram and we'll send you Amber's 3 things you need to know to get started. Learn all about Amber HERE! Follow Amber on Instagram! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Follow us on Instagram! Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop with recommended books and books from podcast guests HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! #parentingpodcast #parentingtips #selfcare #mentalload #kids #teenager #toddler #preschooler #baby #noguiltmom #travel, #budgeting, #creditcardpoints, #familytravel, #travelpoints, #travelhacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grandpa chimes in about apps like Tinder.  I'm sure he gets it, right? 

I've never highlighted a book as much as They're Not Gaslighting You: Ditch the Therapy Speak and Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship.  It's my favorite book in 2025! Watch the Video Interview Author Dr. Isabelle Morley gives us a timely book that rejects the reckless proliferation of the following terms:  Sociopath Psychopath Love bomb Narcissist Boundaries Borderline Toxic Gaslighting Who is Dr. Isabelle Morley? Dr. Morley is not a chronic gaslighter trying to convince the world that she doesn't gaslight by writing a book about it. Here's her resume: Author of Navigating Intimacy and They're Not Gaslighting You Co-host of the podcast Romcom Rescue Contributor to Psychology Today Advisory Board Member of the Keepler app Founding Board Member of UCAN Member of the American Psychological Association Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) The Gottman Method – Completed Levels 1 and 2 Relational Life Therapy – Completed Level 1 PsyD in Clinical Psychology from William James College, 2015 Doctoral project researching hookup culture's impact on relationship formation, 2015 Master's in Professional Psychology from William James College, 2013 Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University, 2011 My Fatima Story I dated a woman for two years. Let's call her Fatima. In the second half of our relationship, Fatima bombarded me with many of the highly charged and often misused words listed above. After she dumped me the fifth and final time, I finally pushed back on her barrage of accusations. I said to her, “So, you truly believe I'm a narcissist? Let's look up the clinical definition of a narcissist and see how I stack up.” She agreed. Perplexity wrote: To be clinically considered as having Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) according to the DSM-5, an individual must exhibit at least five out of nine specific characteristics. These characteristics, as summarized by the acronym “SPECIAL ME,” include: Sense of self-importance Exaggerating achievements and expecting to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements. Preoccupation Being preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love Entitled Having unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with their expectations. Can only be around people who are important or special Believing that they are “special” and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions). Interpersonally exploitative Taking advantage of others to achieve their own ends. Arrogant Showing arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes. Lack empathy Being unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others. Must be admired Requiring excessive admiration. Envious Often being envious of others or believing that others are envious of them. These symptoms must be pervasive, apparent in various social situations, and consistently rigid over time. A qualified healthcare professional typically diagnoses NPD through a clinical interview. The traits should also substantially differ from social norms. I asked her how many of these nine characteristics I exhibited consistently, pervasively, and in many social situations. She agreed that I was nowhere near five of the nine. Admittedly, I sometimes exhibited some of these nine characteristics in my intimate relationship with Fatima. I'm certainly guilty of that. However, to qualify as a true narcissist, you must display at least five of these nine characteristics often and with most people, not just your partner. To her credit, my ex-girlfriend sheepishly backed down from that accusation, saying, “You're right, Francis, you're not a narcissist.” Later, I would educate her (or, as she would say, “mansplain”) about another of her favorite words: gaslighting. I mansplained by sending her a video clip of renowned couples therapist Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, who explained why standard disagreements and having different perspectives aren't gaslighting. Soon after explaining that, Mrs. Gottman explains why, in some ways, “everybody is narcissistic.” Watch 6 minutes from 1:35:30 to 1:41:30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9kPmiV0B34&t=5730s After listening to an expert define gaslighting, Fatima apologized for incorrectly using the term. This is what I loved about Fatima: she wouldn't stubbornly cling to her position when presented with compelling evidence to the contrary. This is a rare trait I cherish. Narcissists and sociopaths are about 1% of the population, so it's highly unlikely that all your exes are narcissists and sociopaths. Still, Fatima flung other popular, misused terms at me. She loved talking about “boundaries” and “red flags.” According to Dr. Morley, my ex “weaponized therapy speak.”   Dr. Morley writes, “It's not a new phenomenon for people to use therapy terms casually, even flippantly, to describe themselves or other people. How long have we referred to someone as a ‘psycho' when they're acting irrationally or being mean?” Although weaponized therapy speak isn't new, it's ubiquitous nowadays. Dr. Morley's book sounds the alarm that it's out of control and dangerous. Three types of people would benefit from Dr. Morley's book: People like Fatima: Does someone you know tend to denigrate people using therapy speak? Are they intelligent, rational, and open-minded like Fatima? If so, they must read this book to recalibrate how they use these powerful words. People like me: Are you (or someone you know) accused of being a psychopath, a gaslighter, or a person with OCD? Actual victims: The explosion of use of these powerful words has diluted their meaning. As a result, the real victims of narcissists and sociopaths are now belittled. Their true suffering is minimized when every other person has a sociopath in their life. Their grievances are severe. Let's not equate our relationship problems with their terror. I'll list some of my favorite chapter titles, which will give you a flavor of the book's message: Chapter 4: Are They Gaslighting You, or Do They Just Disagree? Chapter 5: Do They Have OCD, or Are They Just Particular? Chapter 6: Is It a Red Flag, or Are They Just Imperfect? Chapter 7: Are They a Narcissist, or Did They Just Hurt Your Feelings? Chapter 9: Are They a Sociopath, or Do They Just Like You Less Than you Like Them? Chapter 11: Did They Violate Your Boundaries, or Did They Just Not Know How You Felt? I will quote extensively to encourage everyone to buy Dr. Mosley's book. Most quotations are self-explanatory, but sometimes I will offer personal commentary. Excerpts The trend of weaponized therapy speak marks something very different. These days, clinical words are wielded, sincerely and self-righteously, to lay unilateral blame on one person in a relationship while excusing the other from any wrongdoing. ========== Many times, we use these words as protective measures to help us avoid abusive partners and reduce our risk of “wasting” time or emotional energy on family or friends who don't deserve it. But using these terms can also absolve people from taking responsibility for their actions in their relationships. They can say, “I had to do that because of my obsessive-compulsive disorder” or “We didn't work out because she's a narcissist,” instead of doing the hard work of seeing their part in the problem and addressing the issues behind it. As a couples therapist, I'm particularly concerned with how the enthusiastic but inaccurate embrace of clinical terminology has made it harder to sustain healthy romantic attachments. With Fatima, our relationship woes were always my fault because I crossed her “boundaries” and I was a “narcissist.” If I disagreed, I was “gaslighting” her. Or I was being “defensive” instead of apologizing. And when I apologized, I did so incorrectly because I offered excuses after saying I'm sorry (she was right about that). The point is that she used weaponized therapy speak to demonize me, alleviating herself from the burden of considering that perhaps she shared some of the responsibility for our woes. ========== Their friend doesn't agree with their warped view of an event or their disproportionate reaction? The friend is an empathy-lacking narcissist who is actively gaslighting them. ========== In one memorable session of mine, a client managed to accuse their partner of narcissism, gaslighting, love bombing, blaming the victim, lacking accountability, having no empathy, and being generally abusive, manipulative, and toxic . . . all within twenty minutes. Although Fatima and I went to couples therapy, I don't remember Dr. Mosley being our facilitator, but that sure sounds like Fatima! LOL! ========== I'm certified in emotionally focused couples therapy (EFCT), which is a type of couples therapy based on attachment theory. ========== For example, if you feel like a failure for letting your partner down, you might immediately minimize your partner's feelings and tell them they shouldn't react so strongly to such a small issue. (For anyone wondering, this isn't gaslighting.) That makes them feel unheard and unimportant, so they get even more upset, which makes you dismiss their reaction as dramatic, and round and round it goes. Welcome to my world with Fatima! ========== You could claim your partner is toxic and borderline because they're emotionally volatile and unforgiving. You could say their feelings are disproportionate to the problem, and their verbal assault is bordering on abusive. But your partner could say that you are a narcissist who is gaslighting them by refusing to acknowledge their feelings, showing no empathy for the distress your tardiness caused, and shifting the blame to them (just like a narcissist would!). You'd both be wrong, of course, but you can see how these conclusions could happen. ========== Weaponized therapy speak is our attempt to understand people and situations in our lives, yes, but it is also a strategy to avoid responsibility. It puts the blame solely on the other person and allows us to ignore our part. ========== However, the vast majority of partners and friends are not sociopaths, narcissists, or abusers. They're just flawed. They're insecure, demanding, controlling, emotional, or any number of adjectives, but these traits alone aren't pathological. ========== But doing such things now and then in our relational histories, or doing them often in just one relationship, doesn't mean we have a personality disorder. These diagnoses are reserved for people who exhibit a persistent pattern of maladaptive behaviors in most or all of their close relationships. ========== I wasn't an abusive partner. I was a messy newcomer to relationships, as we usually are in our teens and twenties, trying my best to navigate my feelings while following bad examples from television and making plenty of other blunders along the way. Stonewalling was immature and an unhelpful way of coping, but it wasn't abuse. ========== If we're looking for a partner who will always do the right thing, even in the hardest moments, we're only setting ourselves up for disappointment. As I mentioned before, really good people can behave really badly. ========== If we don't know the difference between abusive behavior and normal problematic behavior, we're at risk for either accepting abuse (thinking that it's just a hard time) or, alternatively, throwing away a perfectly good relationship because we can't accept any flaws or mistakes. Alas, Fatima threw away a perfectly good relationship. I was her second boyfriend. Her lack of experience made her underappreciate what we had. She'll figure it out with the next guy. ========== Disagreeing with someone, thinking your loved one is objectively wrong, arguing about what really happened and what was actually said, trying to find your way to the one and only “truth”—these are things that most people do. They are not helpful or effective, but they also are not gaslighting. ========== “What? I didn't say yes to seeing it, Cece. I said yes to finding houses we both liked and visiting them. Sometimes you just hear what you want to and then get mad at me when you realize it's not what I actually said,” Meg answers. “Stop gaslighting me! Don't tell me what happened. I remember exactly what you said! You told me yes to this open house and then changed your mind, and I'm upset about it. I'm allowed to be upset about it; don't invalidate my feelings!” Cece says, her frustration growing. Meg feels surprised and nervous. She didn't think she was gaslighting Cece, which is exactly what she says. “I didn't mean to gaslight you. I just remember this differently. I don't remember saying I would go to this open house, so that's why I don't understand why you're this upset.” “Yes, you are gaslighting me because you're trying to convince me that what I clearly remember happening didn't happen. But you can't gaslight me because I'm positive I'm right.” ========== Cece's accusation of gaslighting quickly shut down the conversation, labeling Meg as a terrible partner and allowing Cece to exit the conversation as the victor. ========== I find gaslighting to be one of the harder labels to deal with in my clinical work for three reasons: 1. Accusations of gaslighting are incredibly common. I hear accusations of gaslighting at least once a week, and yet it's only been accurate about five times in my entire clinical career. Boyfriend didn't agree with what time you were meeting for dinner? Gaslighting. Spouse said you didn't tell them to pick up milk on the way home, but you swear you did? Gaslighting. ========== You could say, “I want you to know that I really understand your perspective on this. I see things differently, but your experience is valid, and it makes sense. I'm not trying to convince you that you're wrong and I'm right, and I'm sorry if I came across that way.” WHAT IS VALIDATION? Validation is another word that suffers from frequent misuse. People demand validation, but what they're really asking for is agreement. And if someone doesn't agree, they call it toxic. Here's the thing, though: Validation is not the same as agreement. ========== You can disagree in your head but still validate how they feel: “Hey, you're not crazy. I see why you'd feel that way. It makes sense to me. I'd probably feel that way too if I were in your shoes, experiencing our interaction the way you did. I care about your feelings.” ========== “I bet it felt really awful to have me challenge your experience and make you feel like it wasn't right or valid.” I regret I learned this lesson too late with Fatima. I was too slow to validate her feelings. We learn something in every relationship. Ideally, our partner is patient with us as we stumble through the learning process, often repeating the same error until we form a new habit. However, Fatima ran out of patience with me. I couldn't change fast enough for her, even though I was eager to learn and dying to please her. By the time I began to learn about proper validation and apologies, she had given up on me. ========== My husband, Lucas, hates it when lids aren't properly put on jars. You know, when a lid is half on and still loose or haphazardly tightened and askew? I, on the other hand, could not care less. I am the only perpetrator of putting lids on wrong in our house. I barely screw on the top to the pickles, peanut butter, medications, water bottles, or food storage containers. I don't even realize that I do it because I care so little about it. This drives Lucas absolutely crazy. I love this example because it's what I would repeatedly tell Fatima: some habits are hard to break. Dr. Mosley knows her husband hates half-closed jars, but she struggles to comply with his wishes. We're imperfect creatures. ========== Is your partner always leaving a wet towel on the floor after showering? Red flag—they're irresponsible and will expect you to clean up after them. Is your friend bad at texting to let you know when they're behind schedule? Red flag—they're selfish, inconsiderate, and don't value your time. It's all too easy to weaponize this term in a relationship, in hopes that it will shame the other person into changing. ========== People aren't perfect. Individually, we're messy, and in relationships, we're much messier. We all make mistakes, sometimes repeatedly for our entire lives. Instead of labeling all unwanted behaviors as red flags and expecting change or running away altogether, try a new approach: Identify why those behaviors hurt you and share that with your loved one instead. ========== When confronted with the knowledge that we've hurt someone, many of us become defensive. We hate the idea of hurting the person we love and since we usually didn't intend to hurt them, we start explaining why our actions weren't that bad and why they shouldn't feel upset. It comes from a place of inadequacy, self-criticism, and remorse. If the other person responds like this but you can tell they care about your pain, this may be a good time to give them some grace in the form of empathy and time. Wait a few hours or even a few days, then try the conversation again. For every criticism I had about Fatima's behavior, she had 20 criticisms about my behavior. As a result, I had many more opportunities to fall into the trap of becoming defensive. It's so hard to resist. I'm still working on that front. ========== We all have a touch of narcissism, which can get bigger at certain points in life, ========== Conflicts are upsetting, and we've all developed ways of protecting ourselves, whether it's getting loud to be heard or emotionally withdrawing to prevent a panic attack. Underneath these less-than-ideal responses, though, we feel awful. We feel scared, insecure, inadequate, unimportant, and alone. We hate fighting with our loved ones, and we really hate that we've hurt them, especially unknowingly. We're not being defensive because we have a narcissistic belief in our own superiority; we're doing it because we're terrified that the person won't understand us and will see us negatively, so we need to show them our side and explain to them why we aren't to blame. ========== But whether it's an inflated ego, vanity, self-absorption, or just unusually healthy confidence, these traits do not make a narcissist. To have NPD, the person must also require external validation and admiration, and to be seen as superior to others. This is the difference between a big ego and grandiosity. Grandiosity goes several steps beyond confidence—it's a near-delusional sense of importance, where someone exaggerates their achievements and expects others to see them as superior. ========== Some people suck. They're immature, mean, selfish, and unremorseful. Some people don't respect other people in their lives. They lie and they cheat, and they don't care that it hurts others. But they can be all these things and still not be a narcissist. There's a lot of room for people to be awful without meeting the criteria for a personality disorder, and that's because (you guessed it!) people are flawed. Some people feel justified in behaving badly, while others just don't know any better yet. Our growth is messy and not linear. ========== The reality is that anyone who genuinely worries that they are a narcissist, probably isn't. That level of openness and willingness to self-reflect is not typical of a narcissist. Plus, narcissists don't tend to believe or care that they've hurt others, whereas my clients are deeply distressed by the possibility that they've unknowingly caused others pain. ========== As with gaslighting, I have rarely seen people accurately diagnose narcissism. To put it bluntly, I have never seen a client in a couples therapy session call their partner a narcissist and be right. In fact, the person misusing the label usually tends to be more narcissistic and have more therapy work to do than their partner. ========== person involved with a narcissist to accurately identify the disorder because people with NPD are great at making other people think they are the problem. It's an insidious process, and rarely do people realize what's happening until others point it out to them or the narcissist harshly devalues or leaves them. Now, you might be in a relationship with someone who has NPD, but instead of jumping to “narcissist!” it's helpful to use other adjectives and be more specific about your concerns. Saying that a certain behavior was selfish or that a person seems unremorseful is more exact than calling them a narcissist. ========== Love bombing can happen at any point in a relationship, but it's most often seen at the start. ========== Love bombing is also a typical follow-up to fights. ========== Humans are a complicated species. Despite our amazing cognitive capacities and our innate desire to be good (well, most of us anyway), we often cause harm. People act in ways that can damage their relationships, both intentionally and unknowingly, but that doesn't make them sociopaths. In fact, anyone in a close and meaningful relationship will end up hurting the other person and will also end up getting hurt at some point because close relationships inevitably involve a degree of pain, be it disappointment, sadness, anger, or frustration. Even when we're doing our best, we hurt each other. We can't equate normal missteps and hurt with sociopathy. ========== People love to call their exes sociopaths, just like they love calling them narcissists. Dr. Mosley focuses on the term sociopath because it's more popular nowadays than the term psychopath, but they both suffer from misuse and overuse, she says. If your partner (or you) use the term psychopath often, then in the following excerpts, replace the word “sociopath” with “psychopath.” ========== calling someone a sociopath is extreme. You're calling them out as a human who has an underdeveloped (or nonexistent) capacity to be a law-abiding, respectful, moral member of society. And in doing so, you're saying they were the entire problem in your relationship. Unless you were with a person who displayed a variety of extreme behaviors that qualify as ASPD, that conclusion isn't fair, accurate, or serving you. Again, you're missing out on the opportunity to reflect on your part in the problem, examine how you could have been more effective in the relationship, and identify how you can change for the better in your next relationship. If you label your ex a sociopath and call it a day, you're cutting yourself short. ========== Let the record show that I have never seen someone use the term sociopath correctly in their relationship. ========== some boundaries are universal and uncrossable, but the majority are personal preferences that need to be expressed and, at times, negotiated. Claiming a boundary violation is a quick and easy way to control someone's behavior, and that's why it's important to clarify what this phrase means and how to healthily navigate boundaries in a relationship. Fatima loved to remind me of and enforce her “boundaries.” It was a long list, so I inevitably crossed them, which led to drama. ========== There are some boundaries we all agree are important and should be uncrossable—I call these universal boundaries. Violating universal boundaries, especially when done repeatedly without remorse or regard for the impact it has on the other person, amounts to abuse. ========== The main [universal boundaries] are emotional, physical, sexual, and financial boundaries ========== Outside of these universal, uncrossable boundaries, there are also individual boundaries. Rather than applying to all people, these boundaries are specific to the person and defined by their own preferences and needs. As such, they are flexible, fluid over time, and full of nuance. If they are crossed, it can be uncomfortable, but it isn't necessarily abuse. ========== boundary is a line drawn to ensure safety and autonomy, whereas a preference is something that would make you feel happy but is not integral to your sense of relational security or independence. ========== While a well-adjusted person might start a dialogue about how to negotiate an individual boundary in a way that honors both partners' needs, an abusive person will never consider if their boundary can be shifted or why it might be damaging or significantly limiting to the other person. Instead, they will accuse, blame, and manipulate their partner as their way of keeping that person within their controlling limits. ========== The point is that as we go through life, our boundaries shift. As you can see, this is part of what makes it difficult for people to anticipate or assess boundary violations. If you expect and demand that the people close to you honor your specific boundaries on certain topics, but you're not telling them what the boundaries are or when and how they've changed, you're setting your loved ones up for failure. ========== And again, people unknowingly cross each other's individual boundaries all the time. It's simply inevitable. ========== It will create an unnecessary and unproductive rift. 3. We Mistake Preferences for Boundaries Boundaries protect our needs for safety and security. Preferences promote feelings of happiness, pleasure, or calm. When someone crosses a boundary, it compromises our physical or mental health. When someone disregards a preference, we may feel annoyed, but it doesn't pose a risk to our well-being. ========== You've Been Accused of Violating a Boundary If you're in a close relationship, chances are you're going to violate the other person's boundaries at some point. This is especially likely if the person has not told you what boundaries are important to them. However, you might also be unjustly accused of violating a boundary, perhaps a boundary you didn't know about or a preference masquerading as a boundary, and you'll need to know what to do. ========== I never thought of telling Fatima that she was “borderline.” It helps that I didn't know what the term meant. Dr. Mosley says that a person must have several of the “borderline” characteristics to have borderline personality disorder (BPD). Fatima only had one of them, so she did not have BPD. Here's the only BPD trait she exhibited: Stormy, intense, and chaotic relationships: Have relationships that tend to be characterized by extremes of idealization and devaluation in which the person with BPD idolizes someone one moment and then vilifies them the next. Because they struggle to see others in a consistent and nuanced way, their relationships go through tumultuous ups and downs, where they desire intense closeness one minute and then reject the person the next. Fatima promised me, “I will love you forever,” “I want to marry you,” “I will be with you until death,” “I'll never leave you,” and other similar extreme promises. Three days later, she would dump me and tell me she never wanted to get back together. Two days later, she apologized and wanted to reunite. Soon, she would be making her over-the-top romantic declarations again. She'd write them and say them repeatedly, not just while making love. Eventually, I'd fuck up again. Instead of collaborating to prevent further fuck ups, Fatima would simply break up with me with little to no discussion. This would naturally make me question her sincerity when she repeatedly made her I-will-be-with-you-forever promises. You might wonder why I was so fucking stupid to reunite with her after she did that a couple of times. Why did I always beg her to reconsider and reunite with me even after we repeated the pattern four times? (The fifth time she dumped me was the last time.) Humans are messy. I expect imperfection. I know my loved one will repeatedly do stupid shit because I sure will. So, I forgave her knee-jerk breakup reaction because I knew she didn't do it out of malice. She did it to protect herself. She was in pain. She thought that pulling the plug would halt the pain. That's reasonable but wrong. That doesn't matter. She's learning, I figured. I need to be patient. I was hopeful we'd break the pattern and learn how to deal with conflict maturely. We didn't. I'm confident she'll figure it out soon, just like I learned from my mistakes with her. ========== If I had to pick one word to describe people with BPD, it would be unstable. Fatima was unstable in a narrow situation: only with one person (me) and only when the shit hit the fan with me. Aside from that, she was highly stable. Hence, it would have been ludicrous if I accused her of having Borderline Personality Disorder. Luckily, I never knew the overused borderline term; even if I did, I wouldn't be tempted to use it on her. ========== Just as with red flags, we all exhibit some toxic behaviors at times. I don't know anyone who has lived a toxic-free existence. Sometimes we go through tough phases where our communication and coping skills are down, and we'll act more toxically than we might normally; this doesn't make us a toxic person. Indeed, many romantic relationships go through toxic episodes, if you will (should we make “toxic episode” a thing?), where people aren't communicating well, are escalating conflicts, and are generally behaving badly. We need to normalize a certain level of temporary or situational toxicity while also specifying what we mean by saying “toxic.” This is the only way we can determine whether the relationship needs help or needs ending. ========== trauma is itself a heavy, often misunderstood word. Its original meaning referenced what we now call “big T” trauma: life-threatening events such as going to war or surviving a car crash. Nowadays, we also talk about “little t” trauma: events that cause significant distress but aren't truly life-threatening, like being bullied in school or having an emotionally inconsistent parent. ========== Avoiding relationships with anyone who triggers hard feelings will mean a very lonely existence. ========== a trauma bond is the connection that survivors feel with their abuser. ========== A captured soldier who defends his captors? That person is, in fact, trauma bonded. ========== soldiers aren't trauma bonded after going to war together; they're socially bonded, albeit in an unusually deep way. A captured soldier who defends his captors? That person is, in fact, trauma bonded. ========== None of us get to have a happy relationship without hard times and hard work. It's normal and okay to sometimes struggle with the person you're close to or love. When the struggle happens, don't despair. Within the struggle are opportunities to invest in the relationship and grow, individually and together. ========== If you determine your relationship is in a tough spot but not abusive, now's the time for some hard relational work. A good cocktail for working on your relationship is specificity, vulnerability, and commitment. ========== Making a relationship work requires you and your loved ones to self-reflect, take responsibility, and change. This process won't just happen once; it's a constant cycle you'll go through repeatedly over the course of the relationship. You'll both need to look at yourselves, own what you've done wrong or could do better, and work to improve. Nobody is ever finished learning and growing, not individually and certainly not in a relationship. But that's what can be so great about being in a relationship: It's a never-ending opportunity to become a better person. And when you mess up (because trust me, you will), be kind to yourself. As I keep saying, humans are wonderfully imperfect. Even when we know what to do, sometimes we just don't or can't do it. ========== In this world of messy humans, how do you know who will be a good person for you to be with? My answer: Choose someone who wants to keep doing the work with you. There is no perfect person or partner for you, no magical human that won't ever hurt, irritate, enrage, or overwhelm you. Being in close relationships inevitably leads to big, scary feelings at times, so pick someone who wants to get through the dark times with you. Remember that when people are behaving badly in a desperate attempt to connect—not control—they'll be able to look at themselves, recognize the bad behavior, and change. Pick someone who has the willingness to self-reflect and grow, even if it's hard. Someone who will hang in there, even during your worst fights, and ultimately say, “Listen, this is awful, and I don't want to keep arguing like this, but I love you and I want to figure this out with you.” Wow. So well said. And this, in a paragraph, explains where Fatima and I failed. I dislike pointing fingers at my ex when explaining why we broke up. I made 90% of the mistakes in my relationship with Fatima, so I bear most of the responsibility. However, Fatima was the weaker one on one metric: having someone who wants to collaborate to make a beautiful relationship despite the hardships. The evident proof is that she dumped me five times, whereas I never dumped her or even threatened to dump her. I always wanted to use our problems as a chance to learn and improve. Fatima used them as an excuse to quit. She tried. She really did. However, she lacked the commitment Dr. Mosley discussed in that paragraph. Perhaps another man will inspire Fatima to find the strength and courage to bounce back and not throw in the towel. Or maybe she will mature and evolve to a point where she can be with someone less compatible than I was for her. She would often declare, “Francis, we're incompatible.” I'd say, “No, we are compatible; we have incompatibilities. Everyone has incompatibilities. We just need to work through them. If there is a willingness to collaborate, we can solve any incompatibility. The only couples who are truly incompatible are the ones where one or both individuals refuse to budge or learn. We can overcome countless incompatibilities as long as we both want to be together.” ========== We have wounds and scars and bad habits. We rely on ineffective but protective coping mechanisms. We push others away when we're hurt or scared. ========== Everyone behaves badly sometimes. But even then, odds are they're not gaslighting you. Conclusion I'll repeat: They're Not Gaslighting You: Ditch the Therapy Speak and Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship is my favorite book in 2025! Buy it! Feedback Leave anonymous audio feedback at SpeakPipe More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month! 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On this episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, the twins pull up to the SiriusXM studios in L.A. for a good time! They are feeling nostalgic, fabulous, and VERY ready to take-off to France!They kick things off with a stroll down memory lane—with talks about JC Penny bathrooms (LOL!), Care Bears, and the good ol' mall days when being social meant blasting music and roaming the food court.But it's not all about throwbacks—Nikki & Brie are also prepping for their upcoming trip to Cannes, Monaco, Rome, and beyond! Nikki's deep into her outfit planning, while Brie is dealing with a major wardrobe flood that ruined some of her best pieces! They share their excitement for the events & parties, share some of their tourism plans, recall a time they used a classic “twin swap,” and play a fun F1 themed game that made them even more excited for the trip!Nikki & Brie round things out with an Inspiration Affirmation, which is a reminder that it's important to always be gentle with yourself in tough situations. Press play to get the tea on all the pre-travel prep! Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109!

Best Steroid Cycles for Average Gym Bros + IGF-LR3 Timing, Best Health Supps on Cycle, Aromatizing Variability, Does Insulin Cause Diabetes? DNS Podcast 267 Dave Crosland & Scott McNally 0:00 Teaser 0:55 Intro and advertisers 4:00 Best Cycles for Average Gym Bros 5:40 Deca vs NPP 7:50 Oral Steroids 10:15 Insulin for Average Gym Bros? 13:40 Just Increasing Testosterone 14:45 Equipoise 16:15 300 test, 300 mast e 17:45 Primo and managing estrogen 18:45 There is no free lunch 23:20 Importing Gear to the UK 28:00 IGF-LR3 Before Bed? 30:30 How long can you run Anavar & How long to break? 33:20 Bad lumps from gear and getting rid of them 34:20 Best Health Supplements on Cycle 40:00 Does HGH shut down natural production of GH 42:45 Aromatizing Variability & Muscle Growth 48:20 Testosterone and Injury Healing 53:00 BPC-157 Protocol 56:10 Dave got trolled LOL 56:45 Can you become diabetic from Insulin Use 59:45 Older woman boosting testosterone naturally with diet and supplements 1:02:30 Dave's Truck Project 1:06:45 Uncle Dave's Wisdom ✅ Amino Asylum code THINK for 20% off research chems, peptides, l-carnitine and more https://aminoasylum.shop/ref/122/ ✅ Parabolic Peptides Code THINK for 10% off SLU, Research Chems, Peptides & more https://parabolicpeptides.com

Grandpa with some generational perspective. 

Hold onto your Mickey ears, folks, because Marq and Beth are taking you on a thrill ride through the latest Disneyland Paris developments, World Premieres (yes, plural) questionable naming choices, and Beth's emotional breakdown over  some shocking attraction news (RIP, old friend).    Here's what to expect:    * Abu Dhabi has joined the chat: Disney's Big Royal Expansion.  There's a whole new world rising in the United Arab Emirates, a Disney Adventure made for and paid by actual Princes and, we assume, princesses. Somewhere in the world where they don't cry over spirit jersey prices. Beth and Marq debate: Is this Bob Iger's final genius move before handing over the keys to the Kingdom?   *Studio One's Grand Reopening: Now with More… Confusing Music? Back in our humble expansion park, Studio One has reopened—but now it's called « World Premiere » (because Disney loves a rebrand). Visitors are loving the glow-up, but the music playlist?  A bit baffling, not that we are hating on John Williams.  Is it Hollywood glam or an overly modern muddle? You decide.    * Hollywood Gardens: Great Vibes, Meh Menu  The atmosphere? Chef's kiss ! The food? The chef is not ready to kiss anybody quite yet. Beth and Marq discuss why this spot nails the aesthetic but fumbles the food variety. This place deserves more than fish burgers and star nuggets. But the dessert do look sweet!   * Disney's Naming Conventions: What's in a wor(l)d?  Park terminology. We've discussed this before, but why does Disney have  to reuse the same three words in every park name? Like, do you need a Premier Access to have a World Premiere Adventure? Send help !   *

Episode 512 // Melissa is solo parenting for a full week coming up soon and she is getting advice from Slater... also, we talk about some unhinged pet names. Don't listen to this podcast on speakerphone. LOL

This week on Gun For Hire Radio... Tooth decay causes gun crime! You paid for that study, LOL. Only in NJ where the Governor can eat an apple through a chain link fence. Also travel and storage tips. Do you have a travel carbon monoxide detector? Does your child's dorm? Tune in. The post The Gun For Hire Radio Broadcast: Episode 730 appeared first on Best Gun Range NYC and NJ Area | Gun Range Near Me.

Oh this weekend edition is gonna be a doozie!!!  Who doesn't like to party, or who doesn't like jello shots?  Well one young man channeled his inner spirit party animal.  A very thoughtful gesture…sharing is caring right?  Lol.  We poke fun but understand this isn't right.   But it's still funny, especially because this isn't the first instance in the news lately.  Gonna hit on the Great Louisiana prison break with some video that's been released.  Have some Diddy news…the song Tootsie Roll comes to mind.  Some idiots of the week will take center stage.  Will discuss Trump's Middle East trip.  Will try to keep it from derailing but that's kind of the fun of it!!  Come join us and give us your take!!Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Apple, SpotifyREMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE….DOWNLOAD ON ALL YOUR AUDIO PLATFORMS….AND LEAVE A 5 STAR RATING AND REVIEW ON APPLE & SPOTIFY!!!New Sponsor:  Murphy Engraving-Reach out to Kevin for all your engraving needs!murphyengraving@gmail.com  513-616-6463  FACEBOOK: MURPHY ENGRAVINGINSTAGRAM: MURPHY_ENGRAVINGTell him One More & I'm Outta Here sent ya!!!

Strap in for a fresh episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos dive headfirst into some wild WASD movement leaks that may be coming to LoL. Then it's on to Patch 25.10 breakdowns, match previews in the last week before LTA Playoffs, and a closer look into Brawl, the new game mode! Special guest AzuBK, the mastermind behind Brawl, joins the show to share insights from behind the scenes.Timestamps:0:00 Intro & WASD potentially coming to League?28:12 Sheiden interview41:50 Patch Notes 25.1050:44 C9 vs FLY Preview1:08:03 LYON vs DIG Preview1:16:58 TL vs SR Preview1:27:48 100T vs DSG Preview1:36:04 BK joins to discuss Brawl!

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Three times a day (plus snacks!), you've got at least a few sets of eyes looking to you, the homeschool mom, for nourishment. In plain English: you're responsible for feeding everyone over and over and over again. Lol! It's easy to get off track with nutrition and the budget when it comes to getting food into the house and onto the table. Today's guest is Chandis of Close to Nature. She is a registered dietician nutritionist, along with being a homeschool mom herself who is passionate about helping others enjoy the amazing food God has provided for us. You will be encouraged by her simple and authentic approach to fueling her family's bodies on a budget, so grab your pen and notebook to take a few notes! ♥ Leigh   Close to Nature website: https://www.closetonature.health/ Close to Nature course (Use code LITTLEBYLITTLE for 20% off!): https://www.closetonature.health/courses/eating-close-to-nature         CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal       Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 49. 7 Tips to Stay On Track with Housework During the Summer Break from Homeschool    268. 4 Spots In Your Home To Stop Neglecting And Get Under Control During The Summer    120. Why Homeschooling Can Lead To A Better Marriage: 4 Results From Educating Together 

Ever spiraled from “I forgot to defrost the chicken” to “my kids will grow up resenting me and live off ramen forever”? Yeah… same. Overthinking is like your brain's favorite hobby—and it's exhausting. One small thing goes sideways, and suddenly you're planning your kid's future therapy bill over a wet tank top and a missed bedtime. In this episode, we're diving headfirst into how to stop overthinking as a mom—without being told to “just relax” (because LOL, no). You'll learn why your brain jumps to worst-case scenarios, how childhood triggers sneak into everyday mom life, and 3 powerful tools that actually help stop the madness. Expect laughter, permission to lay down for once, and genius tricks like the “ridiculous reframe” to help you shut down the spiral before you're mentally packing your teen's bags for rock-bottom. If your brain's constantly doing laps in anxiety land, this one's your lifeline. Hit play—you deserve the peace. Resources We Shared: Get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Lost your temper and regret it? Repair your relationship with your child in less than 17 seconds with our FREE 3 Actions To Take After You Say Something To Your Kids You Regret Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Follow us on Instagram! Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop with recommended books and books from podcast guests HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! #parentingpodcast #parentingtips #selfcare #mentalload #kids #teenager #toddler #preschooler #baby #noguiltmom #overthinking, #anxiety, #mindfulness, #mentalhealth, #copingstrategies, #familycommunication Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to America's #1 Daily Podcast,  featuring America's #1 Real Estate Coaches and Top EXP Realty Sponsors in the World, Tim and Julie Harris. Ready to become an EXP Realty Agent and join Tim and Julie Harris?  Visit: https://whylibertas.com/harris or text Tim directly at 512-758-0206. *******************

Send us a textBuckle up. In this flaming hot Ones Ready drop, Peaches unloads on the latest Air Force news like it's target practice. From the Pentagon's DEI purge to putting cruise missiles on MQ-9s (because why not?), we're diving deep into the bureaucratic chaos of the DoD's week. We question why the hell an OA-1K would carry a cruise missile, throw shade at “aspirational” tech projects, and get uncomfortably honest about childcare, base closures, and how many damn generals are collecting paychecks. Also, our only search and rescue dog retires, and it gets emotional. Pour one out for Callie.Meanwhile, only four slots remain for the Operator Training Summit—12 hours in the pool, mask clearing, buddy breathing, underwater misery and mentorship with the Ones Ready crew. Don't miss your shot to suffer with a purpose in San Diego this June.