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Simon Constable observes that new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces immediate skepticism, with polls indicating nearly half of voters feel his government lacks direction. Burnham's focus on domestic issues like capping bus prices is criticized as a "tax and spend" policy that might alienate the wealthy. While he has emphasized national security, his early days have been defined by local populist initiatives. Critics worry his leadership style mimics a "Lord Mayor" rather than a strategic global prime minister. (14)JULY 1930

SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-22-2026.1740 BATAVIA MASSACREGordon Chang and Rick Fisher examine Xi Jinping's introduction of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), designed to establish Chinese dominance in setting global AI rules. Headquartered in Shanghai, the group aims to make international partners dependent on Chinese technology while promoting anti-democratic values. Meanwhile, China's economy is struggling, with real growth potentially near zero. Despite manufacturing strengths, China remains vulnerable due to a critical lack of high-end Nvidia chips required for advanced AI development. (1)Gordon Chang and Peter Huessy discuss the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) bill to drastically reduce the U.S. nuclear triad, including cutting ICBMs from 400 to 150. Supported by Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, the plan effectively promotes unilateral disarmament. Critics argue this trashes the concept of nuclear deterrence just as China and Russia expand their arsenals. Furthermore, there is a widespread "miseducation" of Americans regarding the necessity of a modernized nuclear deterrent. (2)Gordon Chang and Victoria Coates report that Iran has activated the Houthis to attack the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical choke point for Saudi Arabian oil exports. This escalation has pushed oil prices past $95 as the Houthis use Iranian-supplied missiles and drones to harass shipping. While the House of Saud is targeted, internal frictions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE complicate a unified regional response. The conflict represents a major humanitarian and economic disaster for global commerce. (3)Gordon Chang and Victoria Coates continue: China benefits from discounted Iranian oil but views the regime's economic instability as a "bad debt." Simultaneously, Saudi Arabia is deepening its partnership with the U.S. through a landmark nuclear cooperation deal. Iraq has also signaled a shift toward Washington, signing $60 billion in energy deals with American companies like Chevron. While Russia seeks to sell extra capacity to Asia, Ukrainian strikes on refineries may hinder Putin's ability to remain a reliable energy supplier. (4)Peter Earle traces how the word "trillion" entered the economic lexicon in 1981 when the U.S. passed $1 trillion in public debt. Today, the U.S. national debt approaches $40 trillion, with annual interest payments exceeding $1 trillion. Unlike 19th-century millionaires who faced high risks, modern trillion-dollar figures are often a product of government monetary expansion. We have entered "Trillionstan," where massive quantities of money are common, yet their long-term significance is often overlooked by the public. (5)Peter Earle argues that not all trillions are equal; some represent genuine wealth creation, such as SpaceX's $2 trillion valuation based on future technological potential. However, inflation and government borrowing have also inflated nominal values, potentially leading to a fiscal reckoning. If creditors lose faith in U.S. debt, the government may be forced to print more money, further devaluing the currency. Maintaining prosperity requires ensuring that economic forces focus on creating new wealth rather than merely redistributing it. (6)Henry Sokolski warns that the Trump administration's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia allows the kingdom to enrich uranium, a process that can easily be diverted for bomb-making. Saudi Arabia has rejected the "additional protocol" for rigorous UN inspections, raising concerns about their true intentions. This "black box" arrangement lacks sufficient safeguards to prevent a rapid diversion of nuclear materials. Critics warn that providing enrichment technology to an ally involved in regional warfare is inherently delusional and dangerous. (7)Henry Sokolski continues: the Saudi nuclear deal could trigger a proliferation race, with nations like Egypt, Turkey, and the UAE demanding similar enrichment rights. Furthermore, allies such as South Korea and Poland may reconsider their own nuclear ambitions if they view American security guarantees as insufficient. Proliferation is no longer "old news" but a growing threat as nations seek their own deterrents. The result is a destabilized global order where multiple states hover on the verge of nuclear weapon status. (8)Michael Bernstam explains how Ukrainian drone strikes have destroyed 30% of Russia's refining capacity, causing the "crack spread"—the profit margin for refining oil—to triple worldwide. While Russia exports crude, it now suffers from severe domestic shortages of gasoline and jet fuel. Consequently, Russia is forced to buy back its own refined oil from India at premium prices. Putin has been "hoist on his own petard," creating a global energy weapon that has ultimately turned against the Russian economy. (9)Michael Bernstam reports that Ukrainian drones recently destroyed major distribution hubs for Wildberries, the Russian equivalent of Amazon, causing $2 billion in damage. These strikes have devastated small businesses and middle-class consumers, fueling internal resentment against the Kremlin. Simultaneously, 18 local Russian officials signed a petition calling for Putin's resignation as economic conditions worsen. The loss of consumer infrastructure and rising fuel costs are creating a constituency for ending the war to prevent a total economic collapse. (10)Bob Zimmerman reports that SpaceX is preparing for its 13th Starship flight, a prototype featuring major upgrades for future orbital missions and in-orbit refueling. In India, the startup Skyroot achieved a landmark success with the Vikram-1 rocket, signaling the rise of a private, capitalist space sector. However, the Indian government has counterproductively restricted ISRO employees from leaving for private firms. These contrasting approaches highlight the tension between state-run agencies and the efficiency of private enterprise in the global space race. (11)Bob Zimmerman surveys new discoveries: astronomers have detected a helium atmosphere on a terrestrial exoplanet located 48 light-years away in its star's habitable zone. Closer to home, archival data from Pluto reveals massive landslides, proving the dwarf planet is geologically active rather than dormant. Meanwhile, new images of Valles Marineris on Mars illustrate the canyon's staggering scale, with depths equivalent to the height of Mount McKinley. These discoveries emphasize that planetary bodies across our solar system are dynamic and evolving. (12)Simon Constable notes European energy prices are skyrocketing, with Brent crude hitting $95 and natural gas up 47% in a single month. In France, a heatwave and suspicious forest fires have added environmental stress to the economic crisis. A political movement in the U.S. is targeting data centers for their high energy consumption, which now exceeds 4% of usage. Surprisingly, the United Kingdom hosts the second-highest number of data centers globally, despite its historical association with "Luddite" skepticism. (13)Simon Constable observes that new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces immediate skepticism, with polls indicating nearly half of voters feel his government lacks direction. Burnham's focus on domestic issues like capping bus prices is criticized as a "tax and spend" policy that might alienate the wealthy. While he has emphasized national security, his early days have been defined by local populist initiatives. Critics worry his leadership style mimics a "Lord Mayor" rather than a strategic global prime minister. (14)Brandy Shufutinsky details how Qatar has provided extensive grants for Arabic language and culture programs in U.S.K-12 schools. These programs often utilize textbooks that omit Israel from maps and glorify extremist ideologies. Qatar Foundation International (QFI) even funds teacher salaries and work visas, raising concerns about who these educators truly report to. This funding creates a "pipeline" from elementary school to higher education, potentially instilling foreign-influenced perspectives in future generations of American citizens. (15)Conrad Black argues that Canada's economic growth has stalled due to high corporate taxes and "climate alarmist" policies under the Trudeau government. He suggests that new leadership under Mark Carney could revitalize the nation by making it more tax-competitive with the U.S. Canada's vast resources and skilled workforce provide the potential for a rapid rebound. For Canada to succeed, it must pivot back to pro-capitalist policies and attract foreign investment to drive future growth. (16)Two spelling corrections applied: Peter Earle (5, 6 — transcribed as "Pete Earl"; the AIER economist) and Brandy Shufutinsky (15 — transcribed as "Shubatinsky"). Both added to the log unless you'd prefer otherwise.

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The Government has announced that it would be increasing fines for littering and dog fouling by €100 from €150 to €250. Alongside a €250,000 fund for local authorities to clean up towns and cities. Dublin City Councillor and former Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu has been critical of the plans. Hazel explained why to Anton.

Anna Reynolds, Lord Mayor of City of Hobart Council, joins Kaz and Tubes for this week’s Mayor on the Air segment, discussing the council’s projected $3 million surplus, proposed rate rises, and the recent snack saga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has announced that it would be increasing fines for littering and dog fouling by €100 from €150 to €250. Alongside a €250,000 fund for local authorities to clean up towns and cities. Dublin City Councillor and former Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu has been critical of the plans. Hazel explained why to Anton.

Lord Mayor of Melbourne Nicholas Reece joined Tom Elliott to discuss Melbourne Day, and why the Melbourne City council voted to celebrate it but does not want to celebrate Australia Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OverviewWelcome back to the UK Medical Freedom Alliance podcast series on the Assisted Dying Bill. In this episode, Ian Humphreys and Amanda Hunter are joined by frontline NHS GP Dr Bob Gill and House of Lords Peer Lord Reg Empey to discuss the reintroduction of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to Parliament. Together, they unpack the immense flaws in this massive piece of legislation, discuss the current crisis facing the NHS, and why they believe this Bill is fundamentally unsafe for vulnerable populations.What We DiscusThe Flaws of the Terminally Ill Bill: Lord Empey explains the unprecedented size of this Private Member's Bill, how the Parliamentary amendment process actually works, and why such complex legislation should never be done “half-baked”, without full government resources and state accountability.An NHS on its Knees: Dr Bob Gill shares alarming frontline experiences of corridor care, unsafe patient discharges, and systemic dysfunction in the NHS. Arguing that introducing assisted suicide into an already failing healthcare system is a recipe for disaster.The Reality of Coercion: The panel explores the hidden dangers of emotional and financial pressure on people at their most vulnerable. Compounded by the self-inflicted burden many patients feel, not to be a drain on family resources. And the lack of face-to-face contact mandates in the proposed legislation.The Deskilling of General Practice: How the erosion of continuity of care, top-down financial incentives, and the substitution of traditional GPs with non-doctor roles like physician associates make it nearly impossible for clinicians to spot coercion of patients by family members or associates.Legacy of Covid & Past Scandals: How past medical protocols, like the Liverpool Care Pathway and the blanket Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders imposede during the Covid era, have deeply eroded public trust in the NHS, especially among the elderly and disabled communities.About Our GuestsDr Bob Gill: A family doctor and GP working in Kent since 2000, prominent NHS campaign activist, and producer of the documentary The Great NHS Heist.Lord Reg Empey: A life peer in the House of Lords since 2011 with a distinguished career in public service, having previously served as Lord Mayor of Belfast and Acting First Minister of Northern Ireland.Take Action: How You Can HelpThe panel emphasizes that the public's primary demand is a safe, adequately staffed NHS - not this bill. Here is how you can make your voice heard:Contact Your local MP: Pop a factual, polite note or email to your representative stating your opposition.Visit your MP in Person: Arrange a face-to-face meeting with your MP to voice your concerns directly.Raise Public Awareness: Share this video and platform with friends, family, and community groups to help raise awareness of the complexities and danger to society from legalising Assisted Suicide.#UKMFA #AssistedDying #SaveOurNHS #UKPolitics #HealthcareCrisisUseful ResourcesRight to Life template letter to “Ask your MP to vote NO to assisted suicide on Sept 11”.UKMFA “Reject Assisted Suicide” Campaign page for a summary of the issues, links to the other episodes in this podcast series, and calls to action.Dr Bob Gill's documentary “The Great NHS Heist”:UK Medical Freedom Alliance freely offers this video and article. However, a donation will help us continue to expose the truth and uphold our medical rights and freedoms.To make a donation, please visit our website here.UKMFA:CALL TO ACTION: Please follow us and subscribe on our YouTube and Rumble channels and please share our content on social media and with friends and family, to help us get the message out and increase our reach.All our podcasts can also be found on the major audio platforms e.g. Apple and Spotify.Our Substack is found here: https://substack.com/@ukmfa1We are grateful for all donations to help us to continue and grow our work; lobbying decision makers; educating and empowering the public; running campaigns and producing our podcasts. You can use this link to donate directly: https://donorbox.org/ukmfa_podcastPlease visit the UK Medical Freedom Alliance at www.ukmedfreedom.org and https://substack.com/@ukmfa1 to access all our material and resources.

Fianna Fáil Councillor Daryl Barron has been elected the 359th Lord Mayor of Dublin, launching his "Our Dublin" agenda focused on restoring civic trust through practical local action. Daryl joined Anton this morning to discuss his new position.

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Fianna Fáil Councillor Daryl Barron has been elected the 359th Lord Mayor of Dublin, launching his "Our Dublin" agenda focused on restoring civic trust through practical local action. Daryl joined Anton this morning to discuss his new position.

PJ talks to Corks new Lord Mayor Damian Boylan, hears all the goss from the weekend concerts, learns how the Jadotville story is helping today's vets. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Damian Boylan who was elected Lord Mayor on Friday about his plans for the year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SpaceX's $1.75 trillion IPO has just created the world's first trillionaire. But for families in Morgan County, Georgia and Boxtown in South Memphis, the AI investment rush seems to look rather different: brown water, diesel fumes, and higher bills.This week, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson take on the data centre boom - now one of the fastest-moving forces in the global energy system. Why exactly do so many of these buildings need to be situated so close to population centres? And why do the communities that end up hosting them so rarely get a meaningful say?We hear from Nick Reece, Lord Mayor of Melbourne, one of the most vocal city leaders addressing the challenge head-on. He explains the costs and the unrealised promises, and shares his vision for what a genuinely good deal between the tech industry and host communities could look like.What would it take for communities to actually share in the benefits of the AI boom? How do cities avoid a race to the bottom while national governments court the biggest investors? And is the world heading for the same story it has seen before: transformative technology reshaping society, with the legislation catching up 20 years too late?Learn More:

Nevena, Macca and Paul  are joined live on air  by Alex Makin, Lord Mayor, City of Port Phillip, Latest in City of Port Phillip; Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market Alex Makin, has lived in Port Phillip for over a decade, residing in Port Melbourne and the Montague Ward, drawn to its vibrant community and central location to beaches, markets, arts and culture. Alex brings extensive experience from both the private and not-for-profit sectors. He founded and ran a consulting business for nearly a decade before transitioning into strategic management roles within the not-for-profit sector. Alex is also a lecturer in postgraduate studies teaching Business Strategy, Marketing and Data Analytics. His leadership journey began as one of Victoria's youngest politically independent Mayors. He previously served on Maroondah City Council (2005 to 2012) and as Mayor in 2010, where he helped transform Ringwood into a dynamic urban centre. He will be drawing on this experience to help Fishermans Bend fulfil its potential as Australia's largest urban renewal. L Photos courtesy of Betty Sujecki and James WF Roberts/Red Wolf Press Aust. The post Radiothon 2026; Sat, 13th June: Alex Makin, Mayor City of Port Phillip, Outside Broadcast: Sth Melb. Market appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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Anna Reynolds, Lord Mayor of City of Hobart Council, joins Kaz and Tubes for this week’s Mayor on the Air segment, discussing the new Hello Hobart gift cards, how the Collins Street trial is progressing, and her decision not to run again at the next council election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It has recently emerged that Dublin City Council spent over €500,000 last year cleaning up rubbish after bins were raided by people hoping to collect bottles for the Deposit Return scheme. But, how is it affecting the city?Joining Shane to discuss is Richard Guiney, the CEO of Dublin Town, and Cork City Councilor and former Lord Mayor and TD Dan Boyle.

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Dublin City Council has today launched the results of a new report examining ways to unlock investment for housing through adaptive re-use. The report responds to a central policy challenge: how to finance urgently needed housing while meeting statutory climate targets, in a context where the built environment is a major source of emissions and existing delivery models are not achieving outcomes at the required scale or pace. Adaptive re-use for housing FACE Dublin was delivered by the Centre for Public Impact (CPI) and the TransCap Initiative through a strategic research partnership commissioned by Dublin City Council and supported by the Dublin Metropolitan Climate Action Regional Office (CARO). FACE Dublin builds on work undertaken by the council over the last few years to embed circular economy and whole life carbon principles into our work. A key challenge we face as local government is investment to meet our ambition. FACE Dublin has interrogated the system that shapes the capacity of local government to deliver on housing and climate targets in a manner that is just and efficient. The recommendations emerging from FACE Dublin to enable acceleration are: Near term: Establish clear ownership for delivery and secure more flexible public funding Medium term: Work with national government to unlock scale and crowd in private and philanthropic capital Longer term: Explore new financing mechanisms to transform how adaptive reuse is funded Our built environment tells the story of the city, and we are part of its living history. Investment in regeneration is an investment in the social and cultural life of our city. The Lord Mayor of Dublin Ray McAdam said, "Addressing dereliction through regeneration is one of the most important priorities for Dublin City Council. If we are serious about meeting our housing and climate ambitions, we must unlock the potential of vacant and underused buildings across our city. FACE Dublin is a timely and welcome initiative because Dubliners want their city to be vibrant, lived in, cared for and full of possibility. My mayoral theme is Celebrating Dublin, and part of that means celebrating the buildings, streets and neighbourhoods that tell the story of who we are. We are proud of Dublin. We are proud of its past, ambitious for its present and determined about its future. By working together, we can breathe new life into buildings that hold the memories of previous generations and transform them into places of opportunity for generations yet to come." Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive, Dublin City Council said, "The recommendations that have emerged from FACE Dublin, offer a credible route for local government in Ireland to lead on circular, low?carbon urban regeneration – demonstrating how housing delivery, climate action and place?making can reinforce one another when approached systemically." Dennis Keeley, Assistant Chief Executive, Dublin City Council said, "FACE Dublin brings a fresh and necessary perspective to rethinking how we address the dual housing and climate challenges we face as a city and a country. Applying systems innovation and systemic finance lens to understand how policies, planning, funding flows, organisational structures and incentives interact – and how they can be reshaped to unlock progress and catalyse implementation, FACE Dublin has provided a clear practical and phased approach to help make Dublin a leader in tackling vacancy and dereliction, maximising return on public and private investment to enhance Dublin's resilience as a liveable city." Gabrielle Beran, Programme Director, Centre for Public Impact said, "FACE Dublin demonstrates what is possible when a city tackles complex challenges with fresh thinking and genuine collaboration. Through engagement with more than 90 stakeholders, this work has shown the strength of Dublin's commitment to delivering housing while meeting climate goals. At the Centre for Public Impact, we work with governments around the w...

"If you've got good relationships and you're building alliances around ideas and issues, you can get things done."   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features David Borger, Executive Director for Business Western Sydney and former NSW Politician. His full episode is titled Building alliances with your enemies, finding your executive courage, and championing legacy projects. You can find the full audio and show notes here:

Cynthia NÍ Mhurchú, Fianna Fáil MEP with Renew Europe Group and, Nial Ring, Independent Councillor and former Lord Mayor of Dublin, discuss comments made by former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, on immigration.

In this episode of In Focus podcast, London's Lady Mayor Dame Susan Langley speaks with The Hindu's Maharashtra Chief of Bureau Vinaya Deshpande about her maiden visit to India, the voices she heard from the financial and insurance service industry, and the opportunities for both the countries in view of the India – UK Free Trade Agreement. She is only the third woman to hold the Lord Mayor's Office in its 837-year history, and she is the first to go by the title of Lady Mayor. She is the global ambassador for the UK's financial and professional services. The Lady Mayor's key observation is that regulation can be simplified in India. She also highlighted that there is a lack of understanding in the UK about the potential of the Indian markets. Beyond the implementation of the FTA, she thinks there is need to lead conversations about successful case studies and real stories of businesses from both the sides, to make people invest. Terming her visit to UIDAI as one of the most interesting meetings in India, she said she was impressed with India's Aadhaar roll-out. She said that though UK wants to look at a universal ID system, she was not sure if the country will follow up on Aadhaar. Batting for diversity and inclusion in the financial services, she put the onus equally on women to step up and seek challenging roles. Guest: Dame Susan Langley, lady Mayor of London Host: Vinaya Deshpande Pandit Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Video: Aditya Shirsekar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brisbane City Council is the 2nd biggest council in the southern hemisphere and part of the team pulling together one of the largest sporting events in the world, Brisbane 2032. And you know how much we're into the Olympics. Soooo, this week we asked Brisbane's Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner to drop into the studio and talk to us about how we involve kids in parks and what legacy we can expect from Brisbane 2032. Not from Brisbane? DOESN'T MATTER. If you have a council, you need to listen. If you'd like to learn the Active Industries First Start Traineeship Program ($20k to bring on a staff member for your club? Yes please!) or head to Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance. ++ Sportish is hosted by Libby and Georgie Trickett, and edited by Ally Rasmussen. Come follow us on Instagram @beingsportish We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The City of Melbourne has recently announced an investment of over $1.2 million to develop a Little India precinct in Docklands. The project aims to create a cultural hub for the Indian community through infrastructure, public space upgrades and cultural activities. However, the plan has drawn criticism, with many voicing their opposition on social media. In response, members of the community have stepped in with efforts to bring people together, including launching a petition to promote unity. SBS Hindi spoke with Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece, who shared details of the project and responded to the criticism, as well as community leader Vasan Srinivasan, who initiated the petition.

Damien is getting recognition from the Lord Mayor for his role in our rebel rebuild. He also has no fear for the future of construction roles being taken over by AI.

Submissions close tomorrow for people to give feedback on Dublin City Council's Litter Management Plan to help clean the capital's streets. Jonathan discusses further with Ray McAdam, Dublin's Lord Mayor, and Fine Gael candidate in Dublin Central.

"I remember being a young bloke as Lord Mayor and I was almost reticent to ask my small team to do the job. I felt guilty. Over time I realised that delegating is actually giving people opportunities." In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to David Borger, Executive Director for Business Western Sydney and former NSW Politician, on Building alliances with your enemies, finding your executive courage, and championing legacy projects.

In this episode of Swapping Secrets, we explore people, policy and pleasure podcast conversations with Deputy Lord Mayor Jess Miller, unpacking the hidden history of sex-on-premises venues in Sydney and how thoughtful legislation has shaped safer adult communities. From the legacy of the Disorderly Houses Act to the Bodyline precedent, police discretion, planning reform, and the role of local councils, this conversation explores how rules and boundaries can actually create safer, more expressive spaces. The episode also draws powerful parallels between policy, consent, communication, and freedom — both inside adult venues and across society more broadly. If you've ever wondered how sex-positive spaces are protected, why policy matters, or what Sydney can teach the wider world about safety, autonomy and respect, this one's for you. Want more of this smut? Join our Patreon for extra spicy content! Jess Miller’s links: Instagram  Website Sponsors: “Flirt” https://flirtadultstore.com.au (use promo code: secret15)  “Stigma Health” https://www.stigmahealth.com (use promo code: secretspot20) New to the podcast? Don't worry — you can catch up on all 100+ spicy episodes anytime, anywhere. Got a fantasy, story, or sexy prompt you'd love us to read on-air? DM us or drop it in our inbox Instagram (Podcast) Reddit (Podcast) TikTok (Podcast) Facebook (Club) Instagram (Club) X (Club) Our Secret Spot is a multi-award-winning swingers club. Want to join the party IRL? Purchase your tickets here: UPCOMING EVENTS Want to connect with other open-minded folks?Join our Online Member’s Area — where you can share stories, plan meetups, and stay in the loop on all things OSS. Get in touch with us:Email | Phone – 1300 OSS 069 Love the pod? A 5-star Google review goes a long way. Leave yours [here]. The post People, Policy and Pleasure: Deputy Lord Mayor Jess Miller explains how Sydney built safer adult spaces appeared first on Our Secret Spot.

The City of Melbourne is positioning itself as a leader in the renewable energy transition, moving away from a reliance on Middle Eastern oil and gas toward a more self-sufficient, electrified future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moving the conversation on social mobility out of the boardroom and into the mainstream, the Lady Mayor Dame Susan Langley will set out her ambition to connect people with opportunity and “unsquare” the Square Mile: ensuring nobody has to fit in a certain box to thrive in the UK's financial capital. Joined by an expert panel, she'll ask how we can change people's view of the City and break down barriers that might hold people back from fulfilling their potential.  This lecture was recorded by Lady Mayor Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley on the 13th of April 2026 at Bernard's Inn Hall, LondonAlderwoman Dame Susan Langley became Lady Mayor of London 7th November 2025. She is the 697th Lord Mayor, the third woman to hold the office, and the first to be styled “Lady Mayor”.Dame Susan Langley is Chair of Gallagher UK, and the Senior Independent Director for UKAR (Northern Rock Asset Management and Bradford and Bingley). Previously she was the Lead Non-Executive Director for the Home Office, a Trustee for Macmillan Cancer, CEO Financial & Professional Services at the Department for International Trade (DIT), Executive Director North America and Market Development for Lloyd's of London, Director of Lloyd's Asia and Chairman of Lloyd's Japan. Prior to this, Susan held various Insurance Board positions. She joined the Insurance Market from PriceWaterhouseCoopers where she was a Principal Consultant working with a range of FTSE 100 companies.A founding member of the Government Women's Business Council, she is a past recipient of the Insurance Institute of London (IIL) President's Award, the FS Women in the City Achievement Award, Women to Watch, Leading Women in Reinsurance and top 20 inspirational City Women. Born in the East End, she is passionate about social mobility and involved in a number of charitable and mentoring roles. In 2015 she received an OBE for services to women in business and in 2023, a DBE for public service to the financial services industry. Dame Susan graduated (BSc Hons) from Southampton University and married Gary in 2003. She is a Liveryman of the Insurers and Drapers and a Freeman of the Goldsmiths. Dame Susan is the Alderwoman for the City of London Aldgate Ward and served as Aldermanic Sheriff of the City of London 2023/2024.The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/lady-mayor-26Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham College's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-today Website:  https://gresham.ac.ukX: https://x.com/GreshamCollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/greshamcollege.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show

I'm excited to welcome Theresa Miller to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.  Theresa provides media training and public speaking coaching in Australia. She has more than 30 years' experience as a journalist, trainer, presenter, author and lecturer.   Theresa has coached hundreds of people across all industries in the art of presenting, mastering media interviews, and writing and pitching media releases.  As a television journalist, Theresa worked as a reporter, producer and presenter in Britain, Switzerland and Australia, including Sky News-UK, Good Morning Britain, CNN and the Zurich-based European Business Channel.  In Australia, she reported on-camera for Channels Seven, Nine, ABC and SBS-TV, including Channel Seven's prime time Australia's Most Wanted. Theresa also produced on Radio National for Life Matters.  During the 2000 Olympic Games, Theresa was a special media adviser to the Lord Mayor of Sydney.  Theresa is the author of three books: Speak Up – how to be a successful presenter and media spokesperson; Making Babies – Personal IVF Stories and a novel, The Spin Doctor's Wife.   In this episode, Theresa shares her story and we talk about her latest book, Speak Up – how to be a successful presenter and media spokesperson. HIGHLIGHTS Theresa shares her thoughts on what it means to create a meaningful life. Theresa talks about her career in journalism and what led her to start her business, TM Media. Why it's important for leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners and subject matter experts to step up and speak publicly. Why Theresa wrote, Speak Up – how to be a successful presenter and media spokesperson. Theresa shares practical tips for building confidence, overcoming nerves, and the fear of public speaking. According to the Women in Media Gender Scorecard, "only 30 per cent of expert sources quoted in news stories are women". Theresa shares her thoughts and talks about what we can do to change this. With the rise of in-person speaking events, podcasts, panels, webinars and media commentary, communication skills are a must for every professional, leader, entrepreneur, business owner and subject matter expert. The importance of hearing and seeing the voices that best represent the society we live in. The impact AI is having on media and communications. Leaning into the lesson of what it means to be human in our head, our heart and our hands. Practical tips and strategies for your next speaking or media opportunity. How Theresa reconnects and creates space for herself. Theresa talks about her upcoming workshop in Sydney on 7 May 2026. Plus, more! SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast   CONNECT WITH THERESA www.theresamiller.com.au Follow Theresa on Instagram @tm_mediatrainer Connect with Theresa on LinkedIn Join Theresa's free workshop in Sydney at Waverly Library on 7 May 2026. Register here. CONNECT WITH DEBRA Connect with Debra on Instagram @_DebraShepherd Book a Foundational Human Design Session Learn more and apply for Visibility Coaching

 Ready for a ride? In this episode, we're celebrating the inaugural World Public Transport Day, created by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), along with its global partners, and we explore why public transport is the beating heart of our cities. From the "rolling focus groups" on Melbourne's iconic trams to the colorful jeepneys of the Philippines, we share personal stories of connection from urban centres across the globe.But it's not just about the journey: we dive into the hard policy making it happen. Discover how Mexico City's Metro uses unique icons to bridge literacy gaps, how Salvador is empowering women through "Women behind the Wheel," and how Amman's new electric fleet is clearing the air. Hop on for a celebration of the journeys that move us all!Special thanks to Mariana Batista, C40 Senior Manager for Public Transport, for her assistance in providing both translation and production support for this episode.Featured guests: Nobuntu Ciko Duze, Deputy Director of Transport Systems Management, JohannesburgNick Reece, Lord Mayor of MelbourneJim Duran Mayerstein, Senior Manager, Zero-Emission Bus Rapid Deployment Accelerator (ZEBRA) at C40Sonto Ziqubu, C40 Executive Office CoordinatorAdriana de Jesus Ferreira, Bus Driver and Mulheres no Volante beneficiaryYousef Al Shawarbeh, Mayor of AmmanMark Watts, Executive Director of C40 CitiesLinks: The Transit City that could've been - The Ethnic AisleZero emission transport - C40 CitiesTransport Sector Analysis - International Energy AgencyCompleting the Trip - World Resources InstituteI got inked by the world's oldest tattoo artist - CNN StyleMexico City's Metro Icons - Mexican RoutesInfographic: Joburg by taxi - Brand South AfricaWomen Behind the Wheel project - Salvador City HallIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

Stuart Watson is joined by Alex Jones to discuss Ipswich Town's 2-0 defeat to Portsmouth at Fratton Park.The boys conduct a post-mortem of a dreadful night on the South Coast, where goals from Conor Shaughnessy and Colby Bishop cost the Blues in their bid to extend their lead in second.There's talk around selection decisions and individual performances, with Town unable to muster a comeback after falling behind at the interval.Then it's onto the bigger picture and the promotion race, with focus turning to Sunday's big game at home to Middlesbrough.There's also chat around Stu's questionable Southampton comment, while AJ recalls an early-morning accident at his hotel.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

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Photo credit : Steven Sim Unstoppable women. We build. We lead. We win, at Techstars Startup Weekend By Billy Linehan Techstars Startup Weekend Women Dublin 2026 took place from 20–22 March at Baseline Community in Dublin, bringing together more than 70 participants for an intensive 54-hour startup programme focused on building early-stage ideas. This was my first visit to Baseline Communities, an independent enterprise workspace in Dublin. The event was opened by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam. It followed the standard Techstars Startup Weekend format. Participants pitched ideas, formed teams, developed concepts with mentor support, and presented to a judging panel at the end of the weekend. Early-Stage Ideas Focus on Real Problems The range of ideas this year was broad but grounded in identifiable problems. Teams were working on concepts spanning electric vehicle support tools, mental health applications, ADHD support platforms, and solutions linked to local and agricultural needs. Latifat Abisola Olagoke, working on a mental wellness application, described the value of the weekend in moving from idea to execution: "I was excited for my idea to be selected and to have the chance to really flesh it out and pitch it." Dwiparna Pal, a software engineer developing a platform to connect entrepreneurs and investors, highlighted both the intensity and the energy of the format: "There's a lot I'm taking away from this, particularly what can be done within a short space of time. The energy here is very high." Mentoring and Practical Input Mentoring plays a central role in the Startup Weekend model. Structured input over a short period allows teams to test assumptions, clarify their value proposition, and improve how they communicate their ideas. In this case, teams were generally open to challenge and willing to iterate quickly. Participants also heard from experienced contributors across the ecosystem, such as leaders of female entrepreneurship initiatives including Máirín Murray of TechFoundHer, and Denise McQuaid of Awaken Angels. AI, Judging and Emerging Themes Volunteer Deirdre McCarthy observed that hackathons now face a new challenge: "All hackathons now face the AI challenge, whereby participants can produce really impressive sounding business plans and visually appealing pitch decks. The judges challenge was to delve a little deeper to determine whether the projections were realistic and could withstand some well-informed questioning." In this case, the judging panel brought experience across sustainability, design, innovation and technology, which was evident in the depth and focus of the questions. The strongest teams used this process well, demonstrating domain knowledge and adding substance beyond what was presented in their initial pitches. A number of recurring themes emerged across the weekend. Several teams addressed challenges linked to an always-on, resource-constrained environment, including burnout, ADHD support, mental and physical performance, and behavioural patterns such as impulsive spending. Others focused on structural issues such as housing constraints and overtourism. Alongside these challenges, teams also identified new opportunities, including gender-specific health approaches, support tools for electric vehicle maintenance, and personalised, AI-enabled financial services. Winning Teams Announced in Dublin The winning teams reflected a mix of technical and social problem-solving. First place went to EV Toolkit, developed by Lisa Ruttledge, Victoria Miller, Ciara Close and Claire Cui, a platform designed to support independent mechanics with the tools, data and diagnostics required to repair electric vehicles without relying on main dealerships. Second place was awarded to Buddy Bee, a peer-support platform aimed at helping adults with ADHD achieve meaningful goals through structured accountability and community support. Third place went to Spherio, an AI-driven platform offering per...

In this episode of Cities 1.5, we bring you another "Tale of Two Cities" - but this time, David sits down with two pioneering mayors from opposite ends of the globe. Despite their vastly different histories, both Athens are Melbourne are inspiring and leading the way through the climate crisis, and mitigating its impacts.We explore Athens is embracing progressive economics and tackling energy poverty, and how Melbourne is transforming and greening urban spaces and trailblazing renewable energy schemes and much more.These urban leaders are protecting city residents from climate impacts, engaging the next generation, and proving that local innovation and leadership is the best way to navigate the climate crisis. Featured guests:Haris Doukas, Mayor of AthensNick Reece, Lord Mayor of MelbourneLinks:Inside the World Mayors Summit: Cities throw down the gauntlet - Cities 1.5Inside the World Mayors Summit: The battle for cities, truth and a fossil fuel free future at COP30 and beyond - Cities 1.5Athens mayor focuses on getting capital through extreme heat - The GuardianA blueprint for European cities? Athens announces new initiative to tackle energy poverty - Net Zero CitiesDoughnut Economics Action Lab4th Youth Assembly on Climate Change with the participation of University Students - EliamepNick Reece reveals plan to make Melbourne the “Garden City” - Southbank Local NewsMelbourne Renewable Energy Project Disinformation and the City - Melbourne Centre for CitiesWhat should Melbourne be like in 2050? - Docklands NewsM2050 Summit ReportIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

Dublin City Council yesterday launched the 2026 Crowdfund Dublin City Programme, continuing its support for community?led projects that strengthen and improve neighbourhoods across the city. The launch took place at The Mansion House, where the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, formally opened the Spring funding round. Since the programme was first introduced in September 2023, it has received an amazing response, not only from project creators but also from the communities who have backed and supported these ideas. Dublin City Council was delighted to welcome previous project creators to this year's launch event. So far, €228,249 has been raised across 39 projects, supported by 1,869 backers. The projects have been wide?ranging — from sports equipment and community gardens to murals, art exhibitions, chef training to help people into employment, cultural and historical publications, and initiatives promoting recycling and the circular economy. Crowdfunding has offered a unique way for groups across the city to raise funds, and it has encouraged the Council to work in new and more collaborative ways. The success of the programme to date shows how powerful this approach can be for communities of all sizes. Speaking at the event, the Lord Mayor said, "The Crowdfund Dublin City Programme continues to highlight the creativity, passion and commitment that exists within communities across our city. Each year, residents and local groups come together to imagine new ways of enhancing their neighbourhoods and building community spirit." "As we launch the 2026 round, I am excited to see the ideas that will emerge—projects that reflect the values and energy of the people who call Dublin home. This programme gives communities the tools and support they need to create meaningful change." The event also featured insights from previous programme participants, Mary Fleming, Change Clothes Project, Karla Dragic, Mums Hub and Dean Hayden, Ballymun Athletics, who shared their experiences of crowdfunding and delivering successful community projects. Delivered in partnership with Spacehive, the Crowdfund Dublin City Programme supports projects of all sizes, from sustainability and biodiversity initiatives to wellbeing, cultural and public?realm improvements. No previous fundraising experience is required. Misha Dhanak, CEO of Spacehive, said, "Each year, we are inspired by the dedication of residents throughout Dublin who want to improve their local areas and bring creative, innovative ideas to life." "Spacehive is committed to helping every project creator succeed, with workshops, one?to?one guidance, and resources available throughout the process. We look forward to supporting this year's projects as they grow into impactful improvements across the city." Residents and community groups can now begin submitting ideas to the Spacehive platform, where they can attract public support and may qualify for match funding from Dublin City Council. Full programme details and timelines are available at: www.spacehive.com/movement/dublincity/about More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Smart D8, Dublin's first smart district dedicated to addressing community health and wellbeing needs and located in the heart of Dublin 8, has officially launched its sixth open call for pilot projects. Since October 2020, the Smart D8 partnership has connected innovators with citizen expertise through enterprise, healthcare, academia, government and other areas of the public sector, collectively aiming to address health and wellbeing challenges identified by the local D8 community. Now entering its sixth year, this year's call focuses on innovative pilot projects across three key themes: — Nutrition — Social Connectedness — Workplace Wellbeing Up to three pilot projects will each receive up to €10,000 in funding, but crucially will be supported to validate their innovation with real users. Those selected will have the opportunity to trial new and emerging innovations for illness prevention with a general population to measure and evaluate their population health impacts – demonstrating their potential to positively impact people's lives locally, nationally and internationally. Since its inception, Smart D8 has established strong community connections through outreach with residents, businesses, schools, local organisations and networks to understand health and wellbeing priority areas and needs. Engaging with service providers, innovators and entrepreneurs to trial and test new products, services and ideas, the partnership works to matchmake innovative content and technologies with community networks and demonstrate their impacts on population health to scale. Operating through funded pilot calls and partnerships, the Smart D8 testbed supports access to local knowledge and expertise and facilitates the development of innovative approaches that can enhance health and wellbeing with and in the local community. Through the combined effort of pilot projects, local workshop initiatives and established engagement with existing community networks, Smart D8 has reached over 21,500 citizens living and working in Dublin 8, over 45% of the 45,000-strong population. Smart D8 is led by The Digital Hub, Dublin City Council, St James's Hospital and Smart Dublin. They are joined by Tyndall National Institute, St Patrick's Mental Health Services, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, National College of Art & Design, the Guinness Enterprise Centre, Health Innovation Hub Ireland and the HSE in this unique collaborative initiative. Applications will close on Thursday, 26th March at 11 pm. For more information on Smart D8 and to find out how to apply for the latest round of pilot projects, please visit https://smartd8.ie. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Ray McAdam, said: "I am proud to see our city continue to lead with purpose, placing community wellbeing, innovation and sustainability at the centre of how we shape Dublin's future. Smart D8 represents the very best of civic collaboration, bringing together innovators, researchers, public services and citizens to test ideas that improve everyday life. By grounding innovation in evidence and in lived experience, it is building a model for healthier communities that can be scaled across our capital and beyond. I strongly encourage innovators with bold, practical and evidence-led ideas to step forward and partner with us. Together, we can demonstrate how place-based collaboration delivers real change for Dublin 8 and sets a standard for cities everywhere." Speaking on the opening of pilot applications, Smart D8 Ecosystem Manager, Jack Lehane, said: "As Smart D8 moves into its sixth year, we take great pride in the scale of engagement so far, and are especially motivated by the opportunities that lie ahead. In 2026, we will continue to build on this momentum by focusing on themes that have the greatest potential to identify and validate population health solutions, including nutrition, social connectedness and workplace wellbeing. The partnership provides changemakers w...

THERE IS A FEEDBACK FROM HKJ'S HEADPHONES TO HIS MIC - THIS IS NOT GOING TO BE FIXED - I HAVE BEEN TOLD HKJ HAS BEEN YELLED AT APPROPRIATELY. AI slop from our mate Claude Sonnet 4.6 - who is a good slopmaker and a blessed robot.Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack are back for Episode 145, kicking off with Chinese New Year greetings before diving headlong into the Liberal Party's new leadership under Angus Taylor, Victoria's CFMEU corruption saga, and the ever-deepening Epstein files rabbit hole. They roam through the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky's sharp Putin put-down, Cuba's unravelling regime, and the Iran situation — then lighten the mood with one-hit wonders in literature, the T20 World Cup disaster, AFL State of Origin, Winter Olympics, and the Premier League title race. Buckle up.SHOW NOTES WITH TIMESTAMPS

John Murray was elected the city's Lord Mayor in 1993 and was convicted of sexually assaulting his teenage granddaughter Elaine in 2013 and Paul Byrne tells PJ that civic plaques bearing his name from his term in office have been removed from the city after a long campaign by Elaine. PJ also talks to Chris O'Leary who first raised the issue of civic honoring of Murray being inappropriate in 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today's podcast is a first for the Voice of Insurance as this is the first time I have had an interview with a sitting Lady Mayor of London. Sue Langley or, the Right Honourable, the Lady Mayor, Dame Susan Langley, DBE, to give her her full and formal title, has worked in the insurance industry for 28 years, with senior roles at Hiscox, within the Corporation of Lloyd's and latterly as Chair of the board of Gallagher UK. I have known her for over 20 of those years and throughout that time she has always been strong, direct, completely straightforward and down to earth. So that's why it was such a pleasure to meet her in her incredibly high-profile, but often misunderstood 800-year-old role. Many of us might go our whole careers working in the City of London but remaining almost wholly ignorant of the workings of some of its most longstanding institutions. So our talk demystifies what the Lord or Lady Mayor position means in 2026 and reveals how Sue discovered the path to becoming its 697th incumbent. Ostensibly an apolitical role, nonetheless the modern Mayoralty has tremendous soft influence in the corridors of power, and as the UK's effective ambassador for Financial and Professional Services, Sue gets to travel the globe representing all of us. In this podcast we will learn what's on top of Sue's agenda for her year in post and I am sure what she says will give all the insurance practitioners listening plenty of good cheer. I am also pleased to report that holding this great office hasn't changed Sue in the slightest, in fact it is Sue who is doing a lot to make the role more relatable and relevant to our times. Sue is also a physical representation of how the past decade has witnessed the Insurance sector stand up and be counted and start to take its rightful place in the Civic affairs of the City and country in which it trades. Sue certainly won't be the last Lord or Lady Mayor to be sourced from within the Insurance community and we should take a lot of encouragement from this. So listen on to what is a really informal, enjoyable and enlightening discussion. NOTES & LINKS: More information on Sterling 20 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/britains-biggest-pension-funds-back-regional-growth-drive And you can get involved in the Lord Mayor's Appeal here: https://www.thelordmayorsappeal.org/ We thank our naming sponsor AdvantageGo: https://www.advantagego.com

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Today, it is my pleasure to speak with Natasha Silver Bell, Founder & CEO of SilverBell Global, a concierge provider of case management services, crisis management and intervention for individuals and families with behavioral, mental health, and addiction difficulties. Bringing over a decade of expertise in mental health, Natasha orchestrates multidisciplinary systems and teams across the US, the UK, the UAE, and beyond. A thought leader and keynote speaker, Natasha curates dialogues with leading practitioners around mental health, wellbeing, and spirituality. Recent thought leadership includes the Lord Mayor's Global Family Office Summit at Mansion House, London, and Grace Under Pressure with Sir António Horta-Osório, exploring the evolving relational complexities of generational prosperity in personal and professional realms. Natasha extends her commitment to accessible mental healthcare through her co-founding of Inservice Foundation, which supports underserved populations, and the creation of the Megan Ann Foundation, which serves sober women and survivors of intimate partner violence, prioritizing personal growth. Natasha and her firm, SilverBell Global, are Specialist Advisor members of FOX, and we are thrilled to have her expertise and thought leadership within our membership community. In her professional field, where Natasha helps clients manage and overcome serious challenges, such as mental health issues and addiction, spirituality – one's relationship with and belief in a higher power or a divine entity – is a big and important topic. We start by talking about spirituality in the context of an organized religious institution. Natasha shares her views and experience with institutional spirituality. She highlights the most common rewards and struggles people have when engaging with organized spirituality shares best practices to consider from her years of working with families and individual clients. Being part of a religious institution that is built and run by other people is not the only way to experience and nurture one's spirituality. Natasha discusses the paths people can pursue to have a spiritual life outside of an organized religion. One practical tool Natasha emphasizes in the pursuit of spirituality is story telling. She tells us how and why stories are an important pillar of any spiritual experience – especially those shared by multigenerational families. For nearly everyone, fear is always present in their relationship with a divine entity. Natasha offers her practical suggestions on how to address and overcome the fear in spiritual and religious life – outlining the alternative paths to "fear of God". Do not miss this deeply insightful conversation with one of the leading practitioners and thought leaders in the realm of spirituality and wellbeing serving UHNW families.

Day one is done and dusted! We put Suse under the microscope, the Lord Mayor drops by and Tim Blackwell had a great experience with Yungblud after his gig at Riverstage. "Nick is the oven, I'm the dishwasher and Luttsy's the fridge" - Susie Listen live on the Nova Player. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“…but in rising every time we fall.” Our rebels seek out the high priest of Shelyn, Zachrin Vhast, in hopes of gaining his help in restoring the former Lord-Mayor. Support us on Patreon to access our actual play of the Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path and other content: https://www.patreon.com/FindthePath Cast Rick Sandidge is Gamemaster and Host [...] The post Hell's Rebels Episode 145: Return to Songbird Hall appeared first on Find the Path Ventures.

“The blood is the life!” Our rebels have found a deeper level under the Kintargo Opera House, and finally discovered the truth of what happened to the former lord-mayor, Jilia Bainilus! Support us on Patreon to access our actual play of the Tyrant's Grasp Adventure Path and other content: https://www.patreon.com/FindthePath Cast Rick Sandidge is Gamemaster [...] The post Hell's Rebels Episode 143: Lord-Mayor appeared first on Find the Path Ventures.