Podcasts about Maastricht

durée : 00:03:32 - Sous les radars - par : Sébastien LAUGENIE - Des chercheurs confirment avoir fait des découvertes surprenantes concernant l'impact de la culture et de l'art sur la santé. Ils dévoileront les résultats de leurs recherches ce mois-ci à Maastricht selon le Fiancial Times. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 00:03:32 - Sous les radars - par : Sébastien LAUGENIE - Des chercheurs confirment avoir fait des découvertes surprenantes concernant l'impact de la culture et de l'art sur la santé. Ils dévoileront les résultats de leurs recherches ce mois-ci à Maastricht selon le Fiancial Times. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Weer een week KKD, weer een week chaos. Brigata Fanatico viert z'n tiende verjaardag, Willem II wint 0-3 bij Emmen en ruikt de play-offs. Scheidsrechter Clay Ruperti gaf een onmogelijke penalty bij Jong Utrecht - Almere City en bleef er na afloop doodleuk bij staan dat hij het goed had gezien — wie heeft er nou een VAR nodig als je zoveel zelfvertrouwen hebt? FC Den Bosch geeft een 2-0 voorsprong tegen Roda JC volledig uit handen, het nieuwe Supportershome in Den Bosch is geopend met clubicoon Ruud van Nistelrooij erbij. ADO en Cambuur marcheren richting promotie, Boëtius tekent bij RKC, Dylan Timber staat na twee jaar blessureleed eindelijk weer op het veld bij VVV, Sven Braken tikt de 101 carrièredoelpunten aan, en een supportersbus van De Graafschap moest 202 kilometer terug naar Doetinchem omdat-ie niet op de parkeerplaats in Maastricht paste. Je verzint het niet. SCHRIJF JE HIER IN VOOR DE BUS EN BOOT TRIP NAAR SCARBOROUGH BIJ MILOT REIZEN! Het Delmont Hotel geeft korting aan Dutch Seadogs dat weekend, kijk daarvoor hier: https://www.delmonthotel.co.uk Je ETA kan je hier aanvragen! Wil je nou ons bier kopen!? Wil je nou luisteren naar de Hollandse Knallers playlist, dat kan hier! En luister hier naar de Britse Bangers lijst! Zoek je een stemacteur of ben je een keukenboer? Mail naar lars@velsumedia.nl Samenwerken of sponsor worden? Mail naar mart@fcafkicken.com Stem onze vrienden van Proforto naar de winst van de Shopping Awards - categorie Groothandel! Vergeet niet je stem te bevestigen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 00:03:32 - Sous les radars - par : Sébastien LAUGENIE - Des chercheurs confirment avoir fait des découvertes surprenantes concernant l'impact de la culture et de l'art sur la santé. Ils dévoileront les résultats de leurs recherches ce mois-ci à Maastricht selon le Fiancial Times. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Victor Reinier | Angela Schijf | Ruud de Wild | Lauren Verster | Sander van de Pavert | Caroline van der Plas | Ferry Doedens | Sascha Visser | Mona Keijzer Heb jij een vraag, kritiek of een tip? Mail Victor op podcast@victorvlam.nl of reageer op X via @VictorVlam. Adverteren in deze podcast? Neem contact op met Dag en Nacht Media via adverteren@dagennacht.nl

Dr. Mario Senden is an assistant professor in the Department of Cognitive Neuroscience at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, where he has spent his entire academic career. He received his bachelor's in psychology in 2009 and his PhD in cognitive computational neuroscience in 2016, both from Maastricht. A pioneer in biophysics-aware deep learning, Mario is known for his work on how large-scale brain networks support communication, integration, and perception. His research spans mesoscale laminar microcircuits to the macro-scale connectome, and his functional whole-brain modeling framework combines large-scale anatomical structure with local dynamics and goal-driven computation — asking not just whether a dynamical regime is biologically plausible, but whether it actually supports perceptual and cognitive function.In this episode, Peter and Mario explore the cutting edge of computational neuroscience and whole-brain modeling. They discuss Mario's influential work on rich club networks, which showed how highly connected cortical hubs dynamically gate information flow during tasks, as well as the principles behind oscillatory behavior in neural systems. A central focus of the conversation is Mario's most recent paper, "The Evolving Landscape of Neuroscience," submitted to Aperture Neuro — a sweeping meta-scientific analysis of roughly half a million neuroscience articles published between 1999 and 2023. Using text embeddings, semantic clustering, and large language models, Mario mapped the structural organization of the field and identified emerging trends and future directions. The conversation also touches on the promise of interdisciplinary approaches, the growing role of AI tools in neuroscience research, and the broader challenge of integrating theories and data across scales and domains to truly understand the brain.We hope you enjoy this episode!Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Mario Senden05:11 - Journey from Psychology to Computational Neuroscience10:01 - Understanding Cognitive Computational Neuroscience14:09 - Limits of Current Models in Cognitive Computational Neuroscience20:44 - Exploring the Rich Club Concept in Brain Networks29:22 - The Interplay of Cortex and Subcortex42:44 - Oscillatory Behavior and Network Coordination48:41 - Multi-Scale Modeling in Neuroscience57:49 - Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Neuroscience01:21:08 - Advice for Young ScientistsWorks mentioned:42:19 - Senden et al. (2017). Cortical rich club regions can organize state-dependent functional network formation by engaging in oscillatory behavior. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2016.10.04448:27 - Pronold et al. (2024). Multi-scale spiking network model of human cerebral cortex. https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bhae40948:27 - Senden et al. (2024). Modular-integrative modeling: a new framework for building brain models that blend biological realism and functional performance. https://doi.org/10.1093/nsr/nwad31857:50 - Senden, M. (2025). The Evolving Landscape of Neuroscience. https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.02.13.638094Episode producers:Ömer Faruk Gülban, Xuqian Michelle Li

In een Belgisch kasteel, niet ver van Maastricht, hebben EU-leiders deze week gesproken over manieren om de Europese economie te versterken. Naast de fameuze rapporten van de Italianen Mario Draghi en Enrico Letta, stond een checklist van de Europese Centrale Bank aan de basis van de gesprekken. Volgens macro-econoom Edin Mujagic gaat ECB-baas Christine Lagarde hiermee ver buiten haar boekje. ‘Het klinkt als een slechte grap, maar dit is seizoen 20, aflevering 91 van de zoektocht naar een sterkere, innovatieve Europese economie.’ Wat is er mis met een goed gesprek over onze economie? Deze editie begon met twee Italianen die Europa kwamen uitleggen hoe de economie beter moet. Italië, een land dat op de 40e plaats staat op de ranglijst van meest concurrerende economieën. En uitgerekend twee personen die daar jarenlang de dienst uitmaakten, komen ons vertellen hoe het beter moet. Het moet niet gekker worden. De EU-leiders komen daar bij elkaar en ze hebben bij zich: een notitie met als afzender de Europese Centrale Bank. De lijst bevat in totaal vijf speerpunten: versterking van de kapitaalmarktunie, de digitale euro, de versterking van de interne markt, het stimuleren van innovatie en strategische autonomie en versimpeling en versterking van het institutioneel raamwerk van de EU. En daar zitten de eurobonds, de gezamenlijke leningen, ook tussen. Daar hebben we het vaker over gehad. Wat is nu het probleem? Het punt is niet of we eurobonds moeten invoeren of niet. Het gaat mij erom dat zulke voorstellen van de Centrale Bank zelf komen – dat gaat mijns inziens te ver. Dit was precies mijn zorg toen Christine Lagarde president van de ECB werd. Zij is een raspolitica, en politici horen niet aan het stuur van een centrale bank te zitten. Want dan krijg je dit soort situaties. Helaas is dit niet de eerste keer. Al geruime tijd houdt ze zich bezig met zaken die eigenlijk weinig te maken hebben met het echte werk van de Centrale Bank. De ECB-statuten schrijven voor dat de centrale bank het algemene economische beleid in de Europese Unie moet ondersteunen. Dat betekent echter niet dat ze de rol van politici overneemt en bepaalt wat er precies moet gebeuren. Een voorstel zoals het gezamenlijk lenen van geld gaat veel verder: dat zijn politieke keuzes die gemaakt moeten worden door de democratisch gekozen politiek. Als de landen besluiten om iets te doen, dan moet de ECB gaan onderzoeken welke gevolgen dat heeft. Maar uiteindelijk heeft de politiek, de Tweede Kamer in ons geval, toch het laatste woord? Als zij het niet willen, dan gaat het niet door. Maar het doen van zo’n voorstel gaat op zichzelf al te ver. Daar gaat de Centrale Bank immers niet over. Dat de ECB met een lijstje zou komen, ging bovendien gepaard met veel dedain, omdat er niet werd gezegd wat er precies op die lijst stond. Het FD wist dat wel te melden. Zo’n gebrek aan transparantie is problematisch, terwijl de bank er juist voor ons is. Doe je een voorstel over gezamenlijk lenen dat ons allemaal raakt, dan hoor je dat ook aan ons allemaal te communiceren. Dit is een bijzonder ernstige zaak, ongeacht of je voor of tegen de euro bent. Op de langere termijn is dit destabiliserend voor zowel de Europese Unie als de euro. Dit vormt geen solide basis voor de levensvatbaarheid van de munt op termijn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get a sneak peek into the future as Gommert van Koeveringe and Bary Berghmans share their excitement, plans, and aspirations for ICS 2026 in Maastricht. Recorded at ICS-EUS 2025 Abu Dhabi. Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971. Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions. Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

In weekblad Privé wordt deze week duidelijk hoe slecht het gesteld is met de dakloze actrice Eva van de Wijdeven (40). Evert Santegoeds uit zijn zorgen in de podcast Strikt Privé. De actrice die voor de Videoland-serie PATTY recent nog in de huid kroop van Patty Brard moet van de straat worden geplukt en behandeld worden voor haar drugsverslaving, meent de hoofdredacteur van Privé. ­ Hetzelfde geldt voor Ferry Doedens, de ooit gevierde GTST-acteur wordt gevolgd voor een nieuwe documentaire. De trailer is ontluisterend, maar volgens Santegoeds moeten ook die beelden worden getoond: ,,Showbizz is niet alleen maar glitter en glamour.” Glennis Grace zou zijn betast door een man met een wandelstok in Maastricht, Gordon moet in het najaar fit genoeg zijn voor de cover van Men's Health, en Danny de Munk zit 40 jaar in het vak en dat wordt groots gevierd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El 1 de enero de 2026, Bulgaria se convirtió en el vigésimo primer país en adoptar el euro como moneda oficial, tras cumplir los criterios de Maastricht y completar un proceso de integración a la eurozona. El cambio marca el final de una larga historia con el lev, moneda nacional desde 1881, cuya circulación concluyó el 31 de enero tras un mes de transición. ¿Fortalecer la estabilidad económica del país? Informe especial para France 24.

 Jak w każdy czwartek, gościem poranka Radia Wnet był Piotr Witt, który w szerokiej, historycznej perspektywie opisał genezę i ewolucję Unii Europejskiej. Jego teza była jednoznaczna: spośród wszystkich porządków politycznych tworzonych w Europie od średniowiecza, to właśnie Unia okazała się najtrwalsza.Ze wszystkich porządków świata wymyślonych w Europie od średniowiecza najtrwalszym okazała się Unia Europejska, proklamowana 76 lat temu– mówił Wit, porównując ją z wcześniejszymi projektami geopolitycznymi, takimi jak traktaty kolonialne, Święte Przymierze czy porządek wersalski.Zdaniem korespondenta Radia Wnet, trwałość Unii wynikała z długofalowego, stopniowego procesu, prowadzonego poza społeczną kontrolą.Od pierwszej chwili majsterkowicze Unii posuwali się w masę. Zgodnie z instrukcjami nieznanych zwierzchników budowlę przygotowywano w tajemnicy– zaznaczył, powołując się na odtajnione dokumenty CIA, z których ma wynikać, że proces integracji był planowany jako projekt wielopokoleniowy.W tym kontekście przywołał postacie ojców założycieli wskazując na symbolikę i ideologiczne inspiracje projektu europejskiego.Zaprojektowali standardowe państwo Stanów Zjednoczonych Europy – mówił, odnosząc się do wizji federalnej Europy.Piotr Wit zwrócił uwagę, że dopiero Konstytucja Europejska z 2004 roku uświadomiła wielu narodom, iż Unia nie odwołuje się do korzeni chrześcijańskich.Było trochę narzekania i kręcenia nosem, ale tekst nie został zmieniony – zauważył, dodając, że kolejne procesy – w tym polityka migracyjna – były już tylko konsekwencją wcześniej przyjętych założeń.W dalszej części rozmowy Piotr Wit porównał stosunek Polaków i Francuzów do Unii Europejskiej.Polacy przyjęli Unię Europejską z entuzjazmem. Francuzi – na ogół sceptycznie – podkreślał. Przypomniał, że Francuzi głosowali przeciwko traktatowi z Maastricht, ale mimo to został on wdrożony.Korespondent Radia Wnet odniósł się również do genezy wspólnej waluty.Euro nie jest wymyślone przez Niemców. Wspólna waluta była od początku do końca projektem francuskim – podkreślił.W końcowej części rozmowy Piotr Wit sformułował zdecydowaną diagnozę polityczną.Przekazaliśmy władzę zarządowi Unii – mówił, krytykując brak demokratycznej kontroli nad decyzjami podejmowanymi na szczeblu europejskim.Rozmowę zakończył konstatacją, że Europa przeszła długą drogę – od kultu maryjnego do zdejmowania krzyży ze ścian – i nie widać końca tego procesu./fa

Healthcare is entering 2026 in a state of tension.Technology is advancing faster than ever, while healthcare systems feel cautious, fragmented, and slow to adapt. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping diagnostics, devices, and decision-making. At the same time, trust in institutions is eroding, global health cooperation is weakening, and geopolitics is increasingly influencing medicine.In this episode of Mehr Einsatz Wagen, recorded live at the ICT&Health Global Conference in Maastricht, digital health journalist Artur Olesch and healthcare futurist Dr. Tobias Gantner explore the signals shaping medicine in 2026 and beyond. This is not a prediction exercise or crystal-ball thinking, but a foresight-based conversation grounded in data, science, technology trends, and socio-political developments.The discussion looks at how AI, robotics, consumer technologies, and agentic systems are colliding with regulation, culture, emotions, and trust. It raises uncomfortable but necessary questions about responsibility, accountability, and the future role of doctors, patients, and machines in healthcare.This episode is part of the Healthcare Foresight series and invites healthcare leaders to think less about reacting to crises and more about building foresight capabilities into their organizations.Key topics discussedWhy healthcare can no longer be seen as a sector operating in isolationGeopolitics, declining trust in institutions, and the end of global health cooperationOver 1,250 AI and machine-learning-based medical devices already cleared for useThe rise of AI health agents and what it means for patients and professionalsRobots, automation, and emotional resistance to machines in medicinePrevention, personalization, and the paradox of faster technology and slower systemsEvidence-based medicine versus emergence-based medicineResponsibility and accountability in a world of AI-supported health decisionsWhy healthcare organizations need to build foresight and geopolitical awarenessAVOCA skills: agility, vision, openness, creativity, and ambiguity toleranceWhy this episode mattersHealthcare leaders are facing a choice: continue managing risks and crises, or actively use foresight to turn disruption into advantage. This conversation offers a strategic lens on how technology, culture, and geopolitics are reshaping medicine and what that means for trust, leadership, and decision-making in healthcare.Stay connectedIf you want to continue the conversation on healthcare futures, AI, and strategic foresight, we encourage you to stay in touch on LinkedIn and follow the ongoing discussions within the Healthcare Foresight series. Schreibt uns Eure Kommentare gerne an MehrEinsatzWagen@healthcarefuturists.com und vernetzt euch mit uns auf unseren Social Media Kanälen.

Een heerlijke strijd bij Challenge Sir Bani Yas, waar we de eerste contouren voor 2026 alvast kunnen zien: gaat iemand Jonas Schomburg kunnen stoppen en wat te denken van Katrine Graesboll Christensen? Sterk optreden ook van Pieter Heemeryck, maar over Jolien Vermeylen zijn de meningen verdeeld. Verder draften op twintig meter, Ironman terug naar Maastricht en de marathon in Almere. Deze maand optimaal profiteren van een AG1-deal? Voor slechts 87 euro ontvang je dertig porties, een Welcome Kit, 10 stuks Travel Pack en een flesje vitamine D3+K2. Zoals altijd: niet tevreden, geld terug! Meer info of direct bestellen: https://drinkag1.com/3athlon

De inzet van technologie in de zorg neemt toe, ook op de verpleegafdeling. Ziekenhuizen experimenteren met AI en zorgrobots om verpleegkundigen te ondersteunen bij hun werk. Dat gebeurt tegen de achtergrond van toenemende zorgvraag, personeelstekorten en een beroep dat onder druk staat. Wat betekent die technologische ontwikkeling concreet voor het werk van verpleegkundigen en voor de zorg aan het bed? In deze aflevering van BNR Beter, opgenomen tijdens het ICT&health World Conference in Maastricht, spreekt presentator Nina van den Dungen over de veranderende rol van verpleegkundigen door de inzet van technologie. Te gast zijn Dennis van Helvert, regieverpleegkundige bij het Maastricht UMC+, en Jeroen Hendriks, hoogleraar verplegingswetenschap aan Maastricht University met focus op integrated care. Aanleiding voor het gesprek is een pilot met sociale robot Mace die wordt ingezet op de afdeling cardiologie van het Maastricht UMC+. De robot ondersteunt patiënten bij herhaalbare informatie, bijvoorbeeld over medicatie en leefregels na ontslag uit het ziekenhuis. Die uitleg wordt normaal gesproken door verpleegkundigen gegeven. Door dit deels te automatiseren, ontstaat er meer ruimte voor persoonlijke zorg en vragen die niet te standaardiseren zijn. Uit de eerste ervaringen blijkt dat patiënten van alle leeftijden de robot overwegend accepteren en dat het verpleegkundigen tijd kan besparen. In de aflevering gaat gaat het naast robot Mace over de bredere impact van AI en technologie op de verpleegkunde. Hendriks schetst hoe verdere professionalisering en academisering van verpleegkundigen nodig is om met deze veranderingen om te gaan. Van Helvert laat zien hoe verpleegkundigen zelf een actieve rol kunnen spelen in innovatie, naast hun werk op de afdeling. Redactie: Stijn GoossensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Er is geen ontkomen aan: iDEAL wordt Wero. En ja… daar is al veel over gezegd. Dus doen we het in deze aflevering nét even anders.We draaien de rollen om en laten “de mensen thuis” de vragen stellen. Van familie, vrienden en buren tot collega's uit het betaalvak, van Amsterdam tot Maastricht. Mensen die alles van betalen weten én mensen die vooral denken: huh, waarom eigenlijk?De Nieuwe Knikkers gaan in gesprek met Amos Kater, Head of Product bij iDEAL en Ivo Broeren, Country Relationship Manager voor Wero in Nederland die beiden midden in de transitie van iDEAL naar Wero zitten. Met hen lopen we langs die hele waslijst aan vragen. Waarom moet iDEAL eigenlijk verdwijnen als het zo goed werkt? Wat ís Wero precies en wat betekent dat straks voor jou als consument? En voor ondernemers: wat gebeurt er met tarieven, conversie en aankoopbescherming?We praten over Europese samenwerking (EuroPA), over kill your darlings, had dit ook anders gekund? En over de digitale euro. Zijn dat concurrerende initiatieven of juist puzzelstukjes die in elkaar kunnen vallen?Kortom: minder zenden, meer luisteren. En precies de vragen die nu bij heel veel mensen leven.

Michiel is deze week te gast tussen twee belangrijke beurzen in. Want Interclassics in Maastricht is net klaar, maar een Franse variant staat alweer op het programma. Het goede nieuws is dat deze beurzen vol klassiekers en youngtimers ook bij een jong publiek populair blijken, zo vertelt hij. Maar er was meer nieuws deze week: Roy was bij Volvo op bezoek voor de nieuwe EX60 en Donkervoort onthulde hun nieuwste supercar. Veel luisterplezier!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send me a messageThe real Blackadder who fought at the Battle of Blenheim, 1704.Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life.Ways You Can Support My Channel:Become A PatronMake A DonationSign up to my NewsletterLong before Rowan Atkinson's comic creation, a real Blackadder was fighting in some of the bloodiest battles in British military history. Lieutenant-Colonel John Blackadder was a Scottish soldier who served under the Duke of Marlborough and fought at the Battle of Blenheim—where he nearly died from a musket ball to the throat.Born in 1664 to a firebrand Covenanter preacher who died imprisoned on the Bass Rock, John Blackadder joined the newly-raised Cameronians in 1689. This distinctively religious Scottish regiment—nicknamed the "Psalm-singing Regiment"—would become his military home for over two decades. His first taste of battle came at Dunkeld, where 800 Cameronians held off more than 3,000 Jacobite Highlanders.During the Nine Years War, Blackadder fought at Steenkirk, Landen and the Siege of Namur. But his career was nearly derailed when he killed a fellow officer in a duel at Maastricht—an act that haunted this devout Presbyterian for the rest of his life.The War of the Spanish Succession brought Blackadder to Marlborough's greatest victories. He survived Schellenberg, was wounded at Blenheim, served at Ramillies, and was hit twice more at the Siege of Lille. At the catastrophic Battle of Malplaquet in 1709, Marlborough personally promoted him to Lieutenant-Colonel on the battlefield when his commanding officer fell wounded.After retiring in 1711, Blackadder returned to service during the 1715 Jacobite rebellion, commanding the Glasgow Volunteer Regiment. He ended his days as Deputy-Governor of Stirling Castle, and his diaries—published in 1824—remain an invaluable account of early 18th-century military life.Timeline of John Blackadder's Life:1664: Born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland1689: Joins the Cameronians; fights at Battle of Dunkeld1691: Kills Lieutenant Robert Murray in a duel at Maastricht1693: Promoted to Captain1704: Fights at Schellenberg and Blenheim (wounded)1705: Promoted to Major1706: Present at Battle of Ramillies1708: Wounded twice at Siege of Lille1709: Battlefield promotion to Lieutenant-Colonel at Malplaquet1711: Sells commission and retires1715: Commands Glasgow Volunteer Regiment during Jacobite rebellion1729: Dies aged 64; buried in StirlingSupport the show

Een toonbeeld van innovatie, symbool voor het tegen de stroom in denken en onderdeel van de absolute wereldtop, de Mazda 787B. De Japanse racewagen die iconisch werd dankzij de overwinning tijdens de 24 uur van Le Mans in 1991. Van donderdag 15 tot en met zondag 18 januari 2026 kun je hem zien tijdens Interclassics Maastricht in MECC Maastricht. Manager Erik Panis vertelde over de culturele waarde van de klassieker.  Erik Panis hoorde je tijdens ALLsportsradio LIVE! Het sportmagazine hoor je elke maandag, woensdag en vrijdag tussen 12:00 en 13:00 uur via www.allsportsradio.nl/player. Welke sport het ook is en op wat voor een niveau dan ook: als het verhaal goed is, hoor je het hier. foto: 韋駄天狗 - Self-photographed, CC BY-SA 3.0

In deze aflevering van Afvalpraat duiken we in de wereld van body shaping en hoe dit kan helpen bij het verbeteren van je lichaamsvorm tijdens of na het afvallen. Ik praat met Linde van Beautifier in Maastricht, die ons meer vertelt over innovatieve behandelingen zoals de Vanquish en EM Sculpt. Rianne, een tevreden cliënte, deelt haar persoonlijke ervaringen en resultaten na het ondergaan van verschillende behandelingen. We bespreken de voordelen van deze methoden, hoe ze kunnen helpen om hardnekkige probleemzones aan te pakken en het belang van een gezonde leefstijl naast deze behandelingen. Wil je weten hoe je die laatste puntjes op de i kunt zetten voor een strakker figuur? Luister dan zeker naar deze informatieve aflevering!

Mehr als zehn Jahre liegt die Eurokrise nun zurück. Der Europäischen Zentralbank (EZB) und den Regierungen ist es vordergründig gelungen, den Euro zu stabilisieren und Zweifel am Fortbestand der Währungsunion zu zerstreuen. Und nicht nur das, die Eurozone scheint weiterhin attraktiv zu sein, wie der Beitritt Bulgariens Anfang des Jahres 2026 belegt.Kritiker würden anmerken, dass es nicht unbedingt ein Zeichen von Attraktivität ist, wenn wirtschaftlich schwache und politisch instabile Länder beitreten, während wirtschaftlich erfolgreiche Staaten, wie Polen und Tschechien, die eigentlich verpflichtet wären, einzutreten, nicht einmal daran denken.Die Eurozone ist zu einer Haftungs- und Transferunion geworden – genau das, was der Vertrag von Maastricht verhindern sollte. Warum sollte man da freiwillig mitmachen, wenn man sich wohl in der Rolle des Finanziers wiederfindet?Genauso muss man sich aber fragen, ob man weiter mitmachen sollte, wenn man sich inzwischen genau in dieser Rolle befindet. Darüber diskutiert Daniel Stelter mit dem Ökonomen Robin Brooks, Senior Fellow bei der Brookings Institution, der offen fordert: Deutschland muss den Euro verlassen, um Europa wieder handlungsfähig zu machen.HörerserviceKommentar vom Flossbach von Storch Research Institute: https://is.gd/mZwBSH Kommentare von Robin Brooks: https://is.gd/XpbWiz beyond the obviousNeue Analysen, Kommentare und Einschätzungen zur Wirtschafts- und Finanzlage finden Sie unter think-bto.com.NewsletterDen monatlichen bto-Newsletter abonnieren Sie hier.RedaktionskontaktWir freuen uns über Ihre Meinungen, Anregungen und Kritik unter podcast@think-bto.com.Handelsblatt – Ein exklusives Angebot für alle „bto – beyond the obvious – featured by Handelsblatt”-Hörer*innen: Testen Sie Handelsblatt Premium 4 Wochen lang für 1 Euro und bleiben Sie zur aktuellen Wirtschafts- und Finanzlage informiert. Mehr erfahren Sie unter: https://handelsblatt.com/mehrperspektiven WerbepartnerInformationen zu den Angeboten unserer aktuellen Werbepartner finden Sie hier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wonders, divinations, secrets and revelations in this episode as we check out select tracks from two epic albums by the JHHW! John JHHW Weilacher joins us on-air to share his visions, message and memories of making these albums in Maastricht exclusively on Student Radio Maastricht! Youtube: Wonders & Divinations Full Visual Music Album // Rare Songs: https://youtu.be/6kQ_zzteQN8?si=s0Lv_VlUPC7orkUV Jingles: Dennis Cronenberg

Comme tout pays, l'Allemagne fédérale a des intérêts propres. Mais c'est aussi le plus peuplé et le plus productif des 27 pays de l'UE. Comment s'articulent les intérêts de l'Allemagne et l'Union européenne, voire l'OTAN ? Pour y répondre, Planisphère reçoit Thierry Garcin, ancien producteur délégué à Radio-France (Les enjeux internationaux) et chercheur associé à l'université de Paris Cité. Il vient de publier chez l'Harmattan : « La question allemande en Europe depuis l'unification ».Extrait de la synthèse rédigée disponible sur Diploweb https://www.diploweb.com/Planisphere-Quelle-question-allemande-en-Europe-Avec-T-Garcin.html"L'Allemagne occupe une place particulière dans l'Union européenne  : à la fois puissance économique centrale, État fédéral singulier, héritière d'une histoire tourmentée. Elle reste un acteur ambivalent dans les dynamiques de l'Union européenne et de l'OTAN. À travers cet entretien, Thierry Garcin déconstruit plusieurs idées reçues sur la relation franco-allemande, le rôle de l'Allemagne dans l'élargissement européen, ses rapports avec la Russie, la Chine et sa vision de la défense européenne. Il met en lumière les tensions entre les intérêts nationaux allemands et ceux de l'Union européenne dans un contexte géopolitique instable.L'expression «  couple franco-allemand  », fréquemment utilisée depuis les années 1980, est critiquée par Thierry Garcin comme étant une image surannée, inadaptée à la réalité des rapports entre Paris et Berlin. Il propose d'abandonner les métaphores comme «  binôme  », «  axe  » ou «  tandem  » pour préférer celle du moteur franco-allemand, plus dynamique et réversible. En effet, depuis l'unification de l'Allemagne, les équilibres ont changé et cette relation ne repose plus sur la même base historique.Le mythe du «  couple franco-allemand  »L'unification allemande et l'échec d'un fédéralisme européenL'unification de 1990 a provoqué une transformation majeure dans les rapports intra-européens. Le traité de Maastricht [2] visait une union fédérale européenne, mais cet objectif s'est heurté à l'incompatibilité culturelle des États-nations historiques comme la France et le Royaume-Uni [3] avec un modèle fédéral. L'introduction de l'euro a été perçue comme un compromis, une manière d'intégrer l'Allemagne dans un projet commun, tout en diluant sa force monétaire (le Deutschmark). Toutefois, cette tentative de fédéralisation a échoué, laissant une Europe fragmentée, sans véritable politique commune ni cohésion stratégique.Les vagues d'élargissement de l'Union européenne (2004, 2007, 2013) ont davantage servi les intérêts économiques de l'Allemagne, notamment pour renforcer ses exportations vers l'Europe centrale. En revanche, la France les a soutenus pour éviter un face-à-face direct avec l'Allemagne, ce qui a abouti à un élargissement trop rapide et peu cohérent. Des choix hasardeux (comme l'entrée de Chypre, territoire partiellement occupé par un pays candidat, la Turquie) ou risqués (l'ouverture de la candidature aux pays en guerre ou amputés de leur territoire comme la Géorgie, la Moldavie ou l'Ukraine) révèlent un manque de vision stratégique.Les relations germano-russes ont toujours été marquées par l'histoire (antagonisme historique Slaves-Germains, invasion de 1941), mais aussi par des partenariats économiques puissants, notamment dans l'énergie (gazoducs Nord Stream). Vis-à-vis de la Chine, l'Allemagne a défendu ses intérêts économiques propres, poussant l'Union européenne à un Accord global sur les investissements au détriment des critères de droit du travail ou de souveraineté industrielle. Thierry Garcin dénonce une forme d'opportunisme allemand, qui a bénéficié de l'OTAN pour sa défense, de la Chine pour son commerce et de la Russie pour son énergie."La suite de la synthèse rédigée disponible sur Diploweb https://www.diploweb.com/Planisphere-Quelle-question-allemande-en-Europe-Avec-T-Garcin.html

Een verblijf in één van de locaties van hotelgroep Oostwegel Collection is niet voor iedereen weggelegd. Een nachtje in Chateau Neercanne, Chateau St. Gerlach of het Kruisherenhotel in Maastricht kost al gauw honderden euro's en daar komt vanaf 1 januari de btw-verhoging nog bovenop. Wie heeft dat er dan nog voor over? En hoe duurzaam zijn de eeuwenoude hotels van Oostwegel Collection eigenlijk? Immers, zonder goede isolatie verdwijnt de warmte in deze wintermaanden direct door ieder spleetje, hoekje of gaatje direct weer naar buiten. Camille Oostwegel, eigenaar en algemeen directeur van hotelgroep Oostwegel Collection, is te gast in BNR Zakendoen. Macro met Boot Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić. Ook altijd terug te vinden als je een aflevering gemist hebt. Blik op de wereld Wat speelt zich vandaag af op het wereldtoneel? Het laatste nieuws uit bijvoorbeeld Oekraïne, het Midden-Oosten, de Verenigde Staten of Brussel hoor je iedere werkdag om 12.10 van onze vaste experts en eigen redacteuren en verslaggevers. Ook los te vinden als podcast. Economen De Europese Unie is tot een besluit gekomen: er wordt 90 miljard euro renteloos aan Oekraïne geleend. En; de hoogte werkloosheid in de Verenigde Staten sinds covid – zet AI de banenmarkt op scherp? Dat en meer bespreken we om 11.30 in het economenpanel met: Harald Benink hoogleraar Banking & Finance aan de universiteit Tilburg en Menno Middeldorp, hoofd van RaboResearch. Luister l Economenpanel Zakenlunch Elke dag, tijdens de lunch, geniet je mee van het laatste zakelijke nieuws, actuele informatie over de financiële markten en ander economische actualiteiten. Op een ontspannen manier word je als luisteraar bijgepraat over alles wat er speelt in de wereld van het bedrijfsleven en de beurs. En altijd terug te vinden als podcast, mocht je de lunch gemist hebben. Contact & Abonneren BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail. Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over anderhalve week gaat het btw-tarief op hotelovernachtingen omhoog van 9 naar 21 procent. In ‘De top van Nederland’ een uitgebreid gesprek met Camille Oostwegel, eigenaar en algemeen directeur van hotelgroep Oostwegel Collection. Presentator Thomas van Zijl vraagt hem of de consumenten in het hogere segment zullen wegblijven door een hoger btw-tarief en of hij verwacht dat de consument voortaan kiest voor hotels nét over de grens. Over Oostwegel Collection Oostwegel Collection is een hotelgroep met drie hotels in en rondom Maastricht. Chateau St. Gerlach heeft 114 kamers, het Kruisherenhotel in Maastricht 60 en Chateau Neercanne heeft nog eens 7 suites. Over Thomas van Zijl Thomas van Zijl is financieel journalist en presentator bij BNR. Hij presenteert dagelijks ‘BNR Zakendoen’, het Nederlandse radioprogramma voor economisch nieuws en zakelijk inzicht, waar 'De top van Nederland’ onderdeel van is. Ook is hij een van de makers van de podcast ‘Onder curatoren’. Abonneer je op de podcast Ga naar ‘De top van Nederland’ en abonneer je op de podcast, ook te beluisteren via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the waves of the western Pacific to the waves of RTVMaastricht 107.5FM, your trusted hosts - Sweet&Sour - talk to Manuel Requena dialing-in with savory stories and memories of Maastricht. Ride the waves with the Pink Jesus and check-out the Drogas Bombas - the unreleased, the irreversable, the Baladas Irreparables! Vocals Chiara von Gallwitz @_chiarastephanie Flute: Cecilia Mendizabal @_ceciliamendizabal Drum/ brushes: Arturo Hintze @arturohintze Percussion: Alvaro Ponce de León @alvarodrums Upright bass: Manuel Luque @mluquemusic Keys / piano: Abhin Iype @abhiniype Guitar: Sebastian Donayre @sedonlo Sound design (all the tunes except for the last one): Alejandro (Alex) Garcia @oklm.mp3 Mix/ Master ( Planea Todo Después): Isaac Grados @isaac.grados Composition, bass, vocals: Manuel Requena @__.requena Pink Jesus: https://music.apple.com/nl/album/pink-jesus-single/1854320267 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@requenamanuel?si=x9jmj8OMKtxuM9P4 Jingles by: @boo_op Tune in! Team SRM!

In questo episodio l'Ambasciatore Rocco Cangelosi ripercorre una carriera avviata nel 1969 tra Berna, Mogadiscio, Tunisi e Bruxelles, con responsabilità che lo hanno portato dalla cooperazione allo sviluppo in Somalia alla ristrutturazione siderurgica europea e ai negoziati comunitari, dall'Atto Unico a Maastricht fino al processo costituzionale e al Trattato di Lisbona. Tra gli incarichi all'estero, la guida dell'Ambasciata d'Italia a Tunisi. Sono evidenziati in particolare gli incarichi in ambito UE come Direttore generale per l'Integrazione europea al Ministero e Rappresentante permanente d'Italia presso l'Unione europea a Bruxelles. Il percorso si conclude con il ruolo di Consigliere diplomatico del Presidente della Repubblica presso il Quirinale, accanto a Giorgio Napolitano. Un racconto che intreccia servizio consolare, politica mediterranea, costruzione europea e cultura della professionalità nella carriera.

In de podcastserie proefschriften spreekt aios Interne geneeskunde dr. Tessa Steenbruggen met promovendi. In deze aflevering spreekt zij met Roos van der Ven over haar proefschrift, getiteld: ‘The Complexity of Multi-hospital Oncology Networks.' Roos bespreekt de uitkomsten van de inzet van verschillende ziekenhuisnetwerken in de oncologie. Daarnaast geeft ze inzicht in de vertaling van hetgeen besproken is binnen een netwerk naar de werkvloer. Op basis van de resultaten van dit proces doet Roos aanbevelingen om ziekenhuisnetwerken optimaal in te zetten om de zorg te verbeteren. Roos heeft op 16 december 2025 haar proefschrift verdedigd aan de Universiteit van Maastricht bij promotoren prof. dr. Ignace de Hingh en prof. dr. Aggie Paulus, en copromotoren dr. Daan Westra en dr. Felice van Erning.Referenties Variëteit in HIPEC behandeling colorectaalkanker: https://www.ejcancer.com/article/S0959-8049(17)30052-7/abstract Verbetering verwijsnetwerk voor HPIEC voor colorectaal kanker: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11076384/pdf/10434_2024_Article_15131.pdf OncoZON behandeling levermetastasen van colorectaal kanker: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/0284186X.2023.2238545?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed OncoZON schildkliernoduli: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12280853/pdf/IJC-157-1120.pdf Proces van netwerken: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953625006422?via%3Dihub Gesprekskaart: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGkKithkXw/l5uvUvX5SK1lauSET1-POA/view?utm_content=DAGkKithkXw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hd373bfa988

In deze aflevering hoor je Inge de Wolf, hoogleraar cocreatie en evaluatie in het onderwijs aan de Universiteit van Maastricht. Zij gaat in op het belang van een goede schoolleider, maar misschien nog wel interessanter: wat maakt een goede schoolleider? Meer weten over deze reeks? Kijk op www.vo-raad.nl/artikelen/overzicht-vo-praat.

Lo scontro tra l'amministrazione americana e l'Unione Europea sta arrivando a vette di intensità difficilmente rintracciabili da Maastricht a oggi.Perché tutto ciò? Rispondono Fabrizio Maronta e Giuseppe De Ruvo di Limes.Incontro organizzato da Geopolis e pubblicato dal canale YouTube Bologna Biblioteche.Video originale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XpHRkWlVUkLink a Imperium Podcast - Geopolitica: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PY9nEbUWfye0XEw1cDKIC?si=beb3bcd127174cbe

Sybrand Buma bows out as coalition negotiator, leaving behind an iconic photograph and a Herculean task to form a new government. His successor, Maastricht university professor Rianne Letschert, pays tribute to the Schoof cabinet when she almost steers off the road as she takes the call offering her the job. Ajax stop the rot with a dramatic late comeback in Azerbaijan. Dick Advocaat is declared safe from US aggression off the coast of Venezuela. And this year's top Google searches suggest that punctuality is becoming another endangered Dutch tradition.

Hoeveel minuten heb jij geluisterd? Wat is je muzikale leeftijd? Welke guilty pleasure komt bovendrijven? Heeft je dochter je account weer gekaapt? De jaarlijkse Spotify wrapped zorgt weer voor heel wat lijstjesvertier, maar is het wel zo leuk en geinig. Atze de Vrieze probeert de Wrapped-party te verzieken. En Malou Miedema verdiepte zich in vergaande maatregelen die in Maastricht onderzocht worden om tinnitus dragelijk te maken. Welkom in de Machine appgroep: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IwGEugtHVUzFgYkZTvcX9o

Dear members and friends of Alles is Drama! We are pleased to announce that we are once on again on air, joining student radio Maastricht for an episode on our upcoming production Winnie the Pooh! Learn more about behind the scenes, the actors and the directors. There will also be a sneak peek of a scene from act one! Broadcast on Wednesday December 3rd at 22.00 on rtvmaastricht.nl or 107.5fm. Don't forget to buy your tickets for Winnie the Pooh at the link in our bio! Jingle: Dennis Cronenberg

Ruben en Tijl slaan zich in deze 251e aflevering weer met hun botte bijl door al het nieuws heen. Ruben had een spicy gesprek op Wordfeud met een wel heel hitsige tegenspeler. De NPO moet bezuinigen, maar de heren zien daar ook de positieve kanten van. Ook blikken ze terug op een enerverend Lama’s-weekend in Maastricht. Voor een heerlijk weekend blijk je toch voornamelijk een goed glas wijn te hebben. Tijl is naar Italië gegaan om Radiohead te aanschouwen, maar tot zijn grote ergernis spelen ze Creep niet meer.

Silvia Vecchini, Mark Janssen"Dentro ogni giorno un dono"12 piccole storie sul filo delle stagioniEdizioni Lapiswww.edizionilapis.itDodici racconti brevi – uno per ogni mese dell'anno – accompagnano il lettore lungo un intero ciclo di emozioni: il silenzio dell'inverno, le attese della primavera, la leggerezza dell'estate, la calma dell'autunno.Con la voce limpida e delicata di Silvia Vecchini e la forza visiva di Mark Janssen, il libro intreccia emozione e natura in un dialogo poetico che attraversa il tempo.Ogni storia nasce da un piccolo avvenimento quotidiano e si chiude con una massima che illumina il cuore: la memoria dell'amicizia, la gioia della condivisione, la libertà di conoscere, la forza della fiducia, la gratitudine per ciò che ci circonda.Le tavole di Merk Janssen sono veri scenari narrativi, capaci di portare lontano lo sguardo: il manto della neve che avvolge il mondo, l'arcobaleno che appare dopo la pioggia di primavera, il respiro del mare estivo, il bosco che si prepara al sonno. Le sue immagini seguono il ritmo delle stagioni e delle emozioni, dando corpo alla poesia dei testi. Le parole di Silvia Vecchini trasformano questi paesaggi visivi in pensieri che restano, rivelando che ogni giorno può custodire un dono prezioso.Un albo da leggere mese dopo mese, o tutto d'un fiato, per riscoprire – pagina dopo pagina, stagione dopo stagione – la bellezza che abita il tempo e la meraviglia delle piccole cose.Età di lettura dai 4 anniSilvia Vecchini, laureata in Lettere moderne, appassionata di poesia, per anni si è occupata di progettazione didattica nei musei. Ha collaborato con molti editori italiani come curatrice di progetti, collane, testi scolastici. Scrive libri per bambini e ragazzi, alcuni dei quali tradotti in Francia, Spagna, Polonia, Corea del Sud e in altri paesi. Mark Janssen, diplomato all'Accademia d'Arte di Maastricht, nel 1997 ha illustrato il suo primo libro per bambini per Lemniscaat, dando inizio a una carriera che conta oggi quasi 500 titoli pubblicati per editori olandesi, belgi e cinesi, tradotti e apprezzati a livello internazionale. Dal 2016 ha intrapreso anche l'attività di autore, ottenendo prestigiosi riconoscimenti, tra cui il Premio Andersen 2020.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

In this episode, we break down two very different race stories with one common theme — resilience. Ryan reflects on his race in Atlanta, where an unexpected obstacle early on forced him to adjust on the fly and test his mindset mid-race. Meanwhile, Meg came out swinging in Maastricht, putting together her best race yet after nearly a year of rebuilding.We unpack what these performances mean, how each athlete's training will change (or stay the same), and what lessons you can take into your own prep — whether you're racing through setbacks or building back stronger.Check out your personalized HYROX performance analysis at RoxOpt.comTrain with us inside the RMR Training App00:00 – Intro & Roxop ShoutoutWhy race analytics matter and how data helps you become a smarter HYROX athlete.05:40 – Sled Lane Controversy & Race FrustrationsKent breaks down the infamous “rippled carpet” issue and how uncontrollable factors affect elite races.25:15 – Meg's Training Discipline & Ego-Free ApproachHow Meg rebuilt her fitness post-injury through consistency, intentionality, and boring-but-brilliant training.47:30 – Mindset, Faith, and Overcoming Fear of FailureMeg opens up about self-doubt, rebuilding confidence, and choosing faith over fear in elite sport.1:05:00 – Race Strategy, Recovery & What's NextKent and Meg preview Chicago, Dallas, and Anaheim — plus insights on how to stay ready for every start line.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam about today’s top global stories. First, in New York City politics, US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race, warning voters against the left-wing frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. Then, in a story of cultural restitution, the Netherlands has announced it will return a 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt, three years after it surfaced at an art fair in Maastricht. Finally, beer enthusiasts are celebrating history as a 150-year-old Arctic expedition ale is reopened by Dougal Gunn Sharp of Edinburgh-based Innis & Gunn, inspiring a modern recreation of the rare Allsopp’s Arctic Ale. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam about today’s top global stories. First, in New York City politics, US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race, warning voters against the left-wing frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. Then, in a story of cultural restitution, the Netherlands has announced it will return a 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt, three years after it surfaced at an art fair in Maastricht. Finally, beer enthusiasts are celebrating history as a 150-year-old Arctic expedition ale is reopened by Dougal Gunn Sharp of Edinburgh-based Innis & Gunn, inspiring a modern recreation of the rare Allsopp’s Arctic Ale. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La climatisation, symbole du confort moderne, cache une histoire étonnamment… sexiste. Ce n'est évidemment pas la machine en elle-même qui l'est, mais la manière dont elle a été conçue et réglée depuis des décennies. Derrière la fraîcheur des bureaux se cache un biais scientifique ancien : la climatisation a été pensée pour les hommes, au détriment du confort — et parfois de la santé — des femmes.Tout remonte aux années 1960, lorsque les normes de climatisation ont été établies pour les bâtiments modernes. Les ingénieurs se basaient alors sur un modèle physiologique unique : un homme de 40 ans, pesant 70 kilos, vêtu d'un costume de bureau. Sa température corporelle, son métabolisme et son niveau d'activité servaient de référence pour calculer la température dite « idéale » — généralement autour de 21 à 22 °C.Problème : le métabolisme féminin est en moyenne 20 à 30 % plus lent que celui des hommes. Cela signifie que les femmes produisent moins de chaleur corporelle, et qu'elles ressentent donc davantage le froid. Des études, dont une très remarquée publiée dans la revue Nature Climate Change en 2015, ont confirmé ce déséquilibre. Les chercheurs de l'Université de Maastricht y démontrent que la température idéale pour la majorité des femmes serait plutôt autour de 24 à 25 °C. Autrement dit, ce qui semble agréable à un homme en chemise peut être glacial pour une collègue en blouse ou en robe légère.Ce biais n'est pas seulement une question de confort : il illustre une inégalité structurelle dans la conception des espaces de travail. Pendant des décennies, les standards techniques — qu'il s'agisse de température, de sièges, de ceintures de sécurité ou même d'outils — ont été définis selon des données masculines. Résultat : dans de nombreux bureaux, les femmes enfilent des gilets, des plaids ou des manteaux en été, pendant que leurs collègues masculins travaillent tranquillement en manches courtes.Les choses commencent toutefois à changer. Certains architectes et ingénieurs repensent aujourd'hui les normes thermiques pour les adapter à la diversité des corps, des vêtements et des usages. La climatisation devient ainsi un symbole du débat sur le genre dans la conception technologique : un rappel que même les inventions les plus neutres en apparence peuvent refléter des biais profondément ancrés.En somme, si la climatisation est considérée comme « sexiste », c'est parce qu'elle illustre parfaitement comment l'homme-type — au sens littéral — a trop longtemps servi de modèle universel. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Chris Baynes joins the show from Perth to talk about judging standards, wall ball controversy, and how HYROX can tighten consistency across regions. Matt and Chris break down Meg Jacoby's viral wall ball post, Sean's Maastricht no-reps, and what proper hip depth actually looks like. They also discuss: – The “hand test” judging method and why it fails – The difference between Elite and Open race standards – Why women often hit deeper squats than men – Regional judging inconsistencies and communication issues – Whether boxes or buckets belong in pro races – What HYROX can learn from APAC events Plus: shoe talk, Fury Road, and the future of elite fitness racing standards. Guest: Chris Baynes | Shredded HP Health and Performance Watch on YouTube Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG   Watch on YouTube Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG    

This episode was released for Friends of the Podcast subscribers at the start of the year and, with the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships taking place in Maastricht in the Netherlands over the weekend, we're making the episode available for everyone to listen to in the build-up to the race. So, let's go back to October 2024... (This episode is part of our Friends of the Podcast series. It will be available on our regular feed until the end of the weekend. To sign up as a friend go to thecyclingpodcast.com) Last October, Lionel Birnie and Simon Gill went to Leuven in Belgium for the third edition of the UCI Gravel World Championships. They'd made the journey across the channel to the Flanders Classics many times but this was their first trip to a gravel race and they were keen to see what this overnight sensation (which was more than a century in the making) was all about. They meander through the history of gravel racing, examine where gravel and road converge, and take part in the Rainbow Gravel Ride, the sportive for amateur riders held on the finishing loop of the World Championship course. In this episode we hear from two American riders, Ian Boswell and Larry Warbasse, about their experiences of gravel racing, Colin Clews, the organiser of the Cicle Classic in Britain – a road race with gravel that preceded the current trend by a decade or so – and Connor Swift, who was in the thick of the racing in Leuven.

Oud-correspondent Inez Polak en de Nederlands Palestijnse politicoloog Raadi Suudi over de voorgenomen wapenstilstand in Gaza.  Morgen wordt de Nobelprijs voor de Vrede toegekend. Historicus Ivo van de Wijdeven legt uit of Donald Trump nog kans maakt.  De Nederduitse entertainer Sven Ratzke gaat weer op toernee, dit keer met een ode aan het Berlijn van de jaren 1920.  Waarom nodigt multi-miljardair en oud burgemeester van New York Mike Bloomberg de burgemeester van Enschede en Maastricht uit voor een cursus leiding geven?

Danny from Scotland joins Matt, Cheryl, and Dave to break down Hybrid Games Glasgow: the good, the messy, and what needs fixing. We dig into course layout, why 600-meter runs and “slightly higher-skill” movements attracted CrossFit-leaning athletes, and where judging fell short — especially on dumbbell snatches, lunges, and wall balls. We read the Hybrid Games movement standards as written and ask the basic question: if the rules don't demand lockout, are the “ugly” reps actually legal? Then we pivot to HYROX: Elite 15 changes, the new coaches' zone and its rules, floor-flow tweaks at Maastricht, Boston's venue layout and sales dynamics, and timing challenges for late-December races like Vancouver. Big picture: mass-participation hybrid events need movements that scale and judging that's consistent, especially in elite waves where times, rankings, and livelihoods are on the line. Guest Links: Ugly Dave | Cheryl Snow | Daniel Clafferty Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG  

He was born to a noble family in Maastricht (in modern-day Netherlands). When his spiritual father Bishop Theodard was killed in 671, St Lambert was elected Bishop of Maastricht despite his youth. He was loved by his flock for his holiness, ascetic labors and almsgiving, but was driven from his see in 675 after his patron King Childeric II was assasinated. He withdrew to the Monastery of Stavelot where he lived for seven years as one of the brethren, claiming no privileges despite his office. Once, getting up to pray during the night, he accidentally disturbed the monastic silence. The Abbot called out for whoever was responsible to do penance by standing barefoot in the snow before a cross outside the monastery church. In the morning the Abbot was dismayed to see the Bishop standing barefoot, covered with snow, before the cross, his face shining. The Abbot sought to apologize, but Lambert replied that he was honored to serve God like the Apostles, in cold and nakedness.   When King Pepin of Heristal took power in 681, he restored Lambert to his see, despite the Saint's desire to remain in obscurity. The holy bishop renewed his pastoral labors with vigor, visiting the most distant parishes and preaching the Gospel to the pagans who still inhabited the area, despite danger and threats. But when King Pepin put away his wife and replaced her with his concubine Alpais, St Lambert was the only Bishop who dared to rebuke him. For this he incurred the wrath of Alpais, who ordered his death. His assassins carried out their evil commission, even though they found a cross shining above the humble dwelling where he was staying.   Saint Lambert is one of the best-loved Saints of the Netherlands and Belgium, where many parish churches are dedicated to him. His relics are now in the Belgian city of Liège.

He was born to a noble family in Maastricht (in modern-day Netherlands). When his spiritual father Bishop Theodard was killed in 671, St Lambert was elected Bishop of Maastricht despite his youth. He was loved by his flock for his holiness, ascetic labors and almsgiving, but was driven from his see in 675 after his patron King Childeric II was assasinated. He withdrew to the Monastery of Stavelot where he lived for seven years as one of the brethren, claiming no privileges despite his office. Once, getting up to pray during the night, he accidentally disturbed the monastic silence. The Abbot called out for whoever was responsible to do penance by standing barefoot in the snow before a cross outside the monastery church. In the morning the Abbot was dismayed to see the Bishop standing barefoot, covered with snow, before the cross, his face shining. The Abbot sought to apologize, but Lambert replied that he was honored to serve God like the Apostles, in cold and nakedness.   When King Pepin of Heristal took power in 681, he restored Lambert to his see, despite the Saint's desire to remain in obscurity. The holy bishop renewed his pastoral labors with vigor, visiting the most distant parishes and preaching the Gospel to the pagans who still inhabited the area, despite danger and threats. But when King Pepin put away his wife and replaced her with his concubine Alpais, St Lambert was the only Bishop who dared to rebuke him. For this he incurred the wrath of Alpais, who ordered his death. His assassins carried out their evil commission, even though they found a cross shining above the humble dwelling where he was staying.   Saint Lambert is one of the best-loved Saints of the Netherlands and Belgium, where many parish churches are dedicated to him. His relics are now in the Belgian city of Liège.

Listen to ASCO's JCO Oncology Practice Art of Oncology article, "No Versus Know: Patient Empowerment Through Shared Decision Making” by Dr. Beatrice Preti, who is an Assistant Professor at Emory University. The article is followed by an interview with Preti and host Dr. Mikkael Sekeres. Dr Preti explores the challenges which may prevent oncologists from fully engaging with patients during shared decision making. TRANSCRIPT Narrator: No Versus Know: Patient Empowerment Through Shared Decision Making, by Beatrice T.B. Preti, MD, MMed, FRCPC  During a recent clinic, I saw three patients back-to-back, all from minority backgrounds, all referred for second opinions, all referenced in the notes for being different forms of difficult. Refused chemo, refused hospice, read one note. Refused surgery and chemo, read another, unsure about radiation. Yet, despite the documented refusals (I prefer the term, decline), they had come to my clinic for a reason. They were still seeking something. As an oncologist trained in a program with a strong emphasis on shared decision making between physician and patient, I approach such situations with curiosity. I consider optimal shared decision making a balance between the extremes of (1) providing a patient complete choice from a menu of treatment options, without physician input, and (2) indicating to a patient the best course of treatment, in the eyes of the physician.1 This is a balance between beneficence (which can often turn paternalistic) and patient autonomy and requires a carefully crafted art. Many of my consults start with an open question (Tell me about yourself…?), and we will examine goals, wishes, and values before ever touching on treatment options. This allows me to take the knowledge I have, and fit it within the scaffold of the patient in front of me. A patient emphasizing quantity of life at all costs and a patient emphasizing weekly fishing trips in their boat will receive the same treatment option lists, but with different emphases and discussions around each. Yet, many physicians find themselves tending toward paternalistic beneficence—logical, if we consider physicians to be compassionate individuals who want the best for their patients. All three patients I saw had been offered options that were medically appropriate, but declined them as they felt the options were not right for them. And all three patients I saw ended up selecting a presented option during our time together—not an option that would be considered the best or standard of care, or the most aggressive treatment, but an option that aligned most with their own goals, wishes, and values. This is of particular importance when caring for patients who harbor different cultural or religious views from our own; western medicine adopts many of its ideas and professional norms from certain mindsets and cultures which may not be the lenses through which our patients see the world. Even when a patient shares our personal cultural or religious background, they may still choose a path which differs from what we or our family might choose. It is vital to incorporate reflexivity in our practice, to be mindful of our own blinders, and to be open to different ways of seeing, thinking, and deciding. I will admit that, like many, I do struggle at times when a patient does not select the medically best treatment for themselves. But why? Do we fear legal repercussions or complaints down the road from not giving a patient the standard of care (often the strongest treatment available)? Do we struggle with moral distress when a patient makes a choice that we disagree with, based on values that we ourselves do not hold? Do we lack time in clinics to walk patients through different options, picking the method of counseling that allows the most efficiency in packed clinical systems? Is it too painful a reminder of our mortality to consider that, especially in the setting of terminally ill patients, aiming for anything other than a shot at the longest length of life might be a patient's preference? Or are we so burnt out from working in systems that deny us sufficient choice and autonomy (with regards to our own work, our own morals, and our own lives) that, under such repeated traumas, we lose touch with the idea of even having a choice? I have a number of patients in my clinic who transferred care after feeling caught between one (aggressive) treatment option and best supportive care alone. They come looking for options—an oral agent that allows them to travel, a targeted therapy that avoids immunosuppression, or a treatment that will be safe around dogs and small children. They are looking for someone to listen, to hold their hand, to fill in the gaps, as was told to me recently, and not skirt around the difficult conversations that both of us wish we did not have to have. Granted, some of the conversations are challenging—requests for ivermectin prescriptions, for example, or full resuscitation efforts patients with no foreseeable chance of recovery (from a medical standpoint) to allow for a possible divine miracle. However, in these cases, there are still goals, wishes and values—although ones that are not aligned with evidence-based medical practice that can be explored, even if they are challenging to navigate. As my clinic day went on, I spoke with my patients and their loved ones. One asked the difference between hospice and a funeral home, which explained their reluctance to pursue the former. Another asked for clarification of how one treatment can treat cancer in two different sites. And yet still another absorbed the information they requested and asked to come back another day to speak some more. All questions I have heard before and will continue to hear again. And again. There is no cure for many of the patients who enter my GI medical oncology clinic. But for fear, for confusion, perhaps there is. Cancer wreaks havoc on human lives. Plans go awry, dreams are shattered, and hopes are crushed. But we can afford some control—we can empower our patients back—by giving them choices. Sometimes, that choice is pitiful. Sometimes, it is an explanation why the most aggressive treatment option cannot be prescribed in good faith (performance status, bloodwork parametres), but it is a choice between a gentle treatment and no treatments. Sometimes it is a choice between home hospice and a hospice facility. I teach many of the learners who come through my clinic about the physician's toolbox, and the importance of cultivating the tools of one's specific specialty and area of work. For some (like surgeons), the tools are more tangible—physical skills, or even specific tools, like a particular scalpel or retractor. For others, like radiologists, it might be an ability—to recognize patterns, for example, or detect changes over time. For those of us in medical oncology, our toolbox can feel limiting at times. Although we have a handful of treatments tied to a specific disease site and histology, these often fall short of what we wish we could offer, especially when studies cite average survivals in months over years. But one of our most valuable tools—more valuable, I would argue, than any drug—is the communication we have with our patients, the way we can let them know that someone is there for them, that someone is here to listen, and that someone cares. Furthermore, the information we share—and the way we share it—has the potential to help shape the path that our patient's life will take moving forward—by empowering them with information to allow them to make the decisions best for them.2 Although having such conversations can be difficult and draining for the oncologist, they are a necessary and vital part of the job. My clinic team knows that we can have up to six, seven such conversations in the course of a half-day, and my clinic desk space is equipped for my between-patient routine of sips of tea and lo-fi beats, a precious few moments left undisturbed as much as possible to allow a bit of recharging. By finding a safe space where I can relax for a few moments, I can take care of myself, enabling me to give each of my patients the time and attention they need. When patients thank me after a long, difficult conversation, they are not thanking me for sharing devastating, life-altering news of metastatic cancer, prognoses in the order of months, or disease resistant to treatment. They are thanking me for listening, for caring, for seeing them as a person and affording the dignity of choice—autonomy. I have had patients make surprising decisions—opting for no treatment for locally-advanced cancers, or opting for gentle treatment when, medically, they could tolerate stronger. But by understanding their values, and listening to them as people, I can understand their choices, validate them, and help them along their journey in whatever way possible. Providing a choice affords a suffering human the right to define their path as long as they are able to. And we can give patients in such situations support and validation by being a guide during dark days and challenging times, remembering that medically best treatment is not always the best. When a patient says no to offered options, it does not (necessarily!) mean they are rejecting the expertise of the physician and care team. Rather, could it be a request to know more and work together with the team to find a strategy and solution which will be meaningful for them?   Mikkael Sekeres: Welcome back to JCO's Cancer Stories: The Art of Oncology. This ASCO podcast features intimate narratives and perspectives from authors exploring their experiences in oncology. I'm your host, Mikkael Sekeres. I'm Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Hematology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami. Today we're joined by Beatrice Preti, Assistant Professor at Emory University, Adjunct Professor at Western University, and PhD candidate with Maastricht University, to discuss her JCO Oncology Practice article, "No Versus Know: Patient Empowerment Through Shared Decision-Making." At the time of this recording, our guest has no disclosures. Beatrice, thank you so much for contributing to JCO Oncology Practice and for joining us to discuss your article. Beatrice Preti: Well, thank you so much for having me today. Mikkael Sekeres: It's an absolute treat. I was wondering if we could start with sort of a broad question. Can you tell us about yourself? What was your journey like that landed you where you are right now? Beatrice Preti: Oh goodness, that's a very loaded question. Well, I am originally from Canada. I did all my training in Canada at a couple of different schools, McMaster, Queens, Western University. Before medicine, I was always interested in the arts, always interested in writing, always interested in teaching. So that's something that's really, I guess, come forth throughout my medical practice. During my time at Western, I trained as a gastrointestinal medical oncologist, so that's my clinical practice. But on the side, as you've noted, I've done some work in medical education, got my Masters through Dundee, and now doing my PhD through Maastricht in the Netherlands, which I'm very excited about. Mikkael Sekeres: That's fantastic. What's your PhD in? Beatrice Preti: Health Professions Education. Mikkael Sekeres: Wonderful - can never get too much of that. And can I ask, are you at the stage now where you're developing a thesis and what's the topic? Beatrice Preti: Yeah, absolutely. So the program itself is almost exclusively research based. So I'm thinking of more of a social psychology side, looking at impression management and moral distress in medical trainees, and really along the continuum. So what we're looking at is when people act in ways or feel that they have to act in ways that aren't congruent with what they're feeling inside, why they're doing that and some of the moral tensions or the moral conflicts that go along with that. So a good example in medicine is when you're with a patient and you have to put on your professional face, but inside you might be squirming or you might be scared or worried or anxious or hungry, but you can't betray that with the patient because that would be unprofessional and also unfair to the patient. Mikkael Sekeres: Wow, that's absolutely fascinating. How does that change over the course of training? So how does it change from being a medical student to a resident or fellow to a junior faculty member? Beatrice Preti: So I'm only one year into the PhD, so I don't have all the information on this as yet. Mikkael Sekeres: You don't have all the answers yet? What are you talking about? Beatrice Preti: Yeah, they're telling me I have to finish the PhD to get all the answers, but I think that we certainly are seeing some kind of evolution, maybe both in the reasons why people are engaging in this impression management and the toll it takes on them as well. But stay tuned. It might take me a couple of years to answer that question in full. Mikkael Sekeres: Well, I just wonder as a, you know, as a medical student, we go into medical school often for reasons that are wonderful. I think almost every essay for somebody applying to medical school says something about wanting to help people, right? That's the basis for what draws us into medicine. And I wonder if our definition of what's morally right internally changes as we progress through our training. So something that would be an affront to our moral compass when we start as a medical student may not be such an affront later on when we're junior faculty. Beatrice Preti: Yes, definitely. And I think there's a lot of literature out there about coping in the medical profession because I think that by and large, especially in the lay community, so premedical students, for example, but even within our own profession as well, we don't really give enough credence to the impact a lot of the things that we do or witness have on us personally. That lack of insight doesn't allow us to explore coping mechanisms or at least think things through, and oftentimes what we're seeing is a survival instinct or a gut reaction kick in rather than something that we've carefully thought through and said, you know, “These situations are stressful for me, these situations are difficult. How can I cope? How can I make this more sustainable for me, knowing that this is an aspect of medicine that really isn't escapable.” Mikkael Sekeres: What a fascinating topic and area to be studying. I can't wait for all of the findings you're going to have over the course of your career. But oncology is a field that's, of course, rife with these sorts of conflicts. Beatrice Preti: Yeah, definitely. Mikkael Sekeres: I'm curious if you can talk a little bit about your own story as a writer. You say you've always been a writer. How long have you been writing reflective pieces? Beatrice Preti: Oh, goodness. So there's certainly a difference between how long I've been writing reflective pieces and how long I've been writing good reflective pieces. I can vaguely remember, I think being perhaps 10 years old and writing in school one recess period, sort of both sides of a loose leaf piece of paper, some form of reflection that would have ended up straight in the rubbish bin. So that was probably when it started. Certainly in medical school, I published a fair bit of reflective writing, poetry. That continued through residency, now as a junior attending as well. Mikkael Sekeres: Well, you're excellent at it and I can't see any rubbish can that would accept your pieces for the future. If you feel comfortable doing so, can you tell us what prompted you to write this particular piece? Beatrice Preti: Yes. So this piece was written Friday night around 9:00, 10:00 at night, literally at the end of the clinic day that I described. Coming on the heels of talking about coping, I think for many people in medicine, writing is a coping mechanism and a coping strategy that can be quite fruitful and productive, especially when we compare it to other potential coping strategies. Sometimes it's certainly difficult to write about some of the things we see and certainly it's difficult sometimes to find the words. But on this particular night, the words came quite easily, probably because this is not an isolated incident, unfortunately, where we're seeing patients coming for second opinions or you're encountering patients or you're encountering people who you are not directly treating in your everyday life, who express frustrations with the health care system, who express frustrations with not feeling heard. I think all you have to do is open social media, Facebook, Reddit, and you'll see many, many examples of frustrated individuals who felt that they weren't heard. And on one hand, I'm not naive enough to think that I've never left a patient encounter and had that patient not feeling heard. I'm guilty of many of the same things. Sometimes it's nothing that we've done as physicians, it's just you don't develop a rapport with the patient, right? But it made me think and it made me wonder and question, why is there this mismatch? Why are there so many patients who come seeking someone who listens, seeking a solution or a treatment that is maybe not standard, but might be a better fit for them than the standard? As you know, oncology is very algorithmic, and certainly, as many of the the fellows and residents who come into my clinic learn, yes, there are guidelines and yes, there are beautiful flow charts that teach us if you have this cancer, here's the treatment. But for me, that's only half of the practice of oncology. That's the scientific side. We then have the art side, which involves speaking to people, listening to them, seeing them as people, and then trying to fit what we're able to do, the resources we have, with what the patient's goals are, with their wishes or desires are. Mikkael Sekeres: I completely agree with you. I think sometimes patients come to our clinics, to an examination room, and they look at it as a place to be heard, and sometimes a safe space. You'll notice that, if you've been practicing long enough, you'll have some couples who come in and one of our patients will say something and the partner will reflect and say, "Gee, I never heard you say that before. I never knew that." So if people are coming in expecting to be heard in a safe space, it's almost nowhere more important to do that when it comes to treating their cancer also. Beatrice Preti: Yes. And as I say again to many of our learners, different specialties have different tools to treat or help alleviate sickness, illness, and suffering. For example, a surgeon has quite literal tools. They have their hands, they have their eyes, they're cutting, they're performing procedures. By and large, especially in medical oncology, we are quite limited. Certainly I have medications and drugs that I can prescribe, but in the world of GI oncology, often these are not going to lead to a cure. We are talking about survival in the order of months, maybe a year or two if we're very lucky. So the tool that we have and really the biggest, best treatment that we can give to our patients is our words and our time, right? It's those conversations that you have in clinic that really have the therapeutic benefit or potential for someone who is faced with a terminal illness and a poor prognosis more so than any drug or chemotherapy that I can give as a physician. Mikkael Sekeres: I love the notion that our words and our time are our tools for practicing medicine. It's beautiful. You mentioned in your essay three patients who, quote, and you're very deliberate about using the quote, "refused" because it's a loaded term, "refused" recommended medical intervention such as chemotherapy or surgery. Can you tell us about one of them? Beatrice Preti: Ah, well, I would have to be quite vague. Mikkael Sekeres: Of course, respecting HIPAA, of course. We don't want to violate anything. Beatrice Preti: But I think that was another thing too on this day that struck me quite a bit that it was three patients back to back with very similar stories, that they had been seen at other hospitals, they had been seen by other physicians - in one case, I think a couple of different physicians - and had really been offered the choice of, “Here is the standard of care, here is what the guidelines suggest we do, or you can choose to do nothing.” And certainly in the guidelines or in recommended treatment, you know, doublet chemotherapy, triplet therapy, whatever the case may be, this is what's recommended and this is what's standard. But for the patient in front of you, you know, whose goal may be to go to the beach for two months, right? “I don't want to be coming back and forth to the cancer center. Can I take a pill and maybe get blood work a few times while I'm there?” Or you have a patient who says, “You know, I tried the chemotherapy, I just can't do it. It's just too strong. And now they've told me I have to go to hospice if I'm not going to take the recommended treatment.” While in the guideline this may be correct for this patient who's in front of you, there may be another option which is more, in quotes, “correct”, because, is our goal to kill as many cancer cells as we can? Is our goal to shrink the cancer as much as we can? Is our goal even to eke out the maximum survival possible? As an oncologist, I would say no. Our goal is to try to line up what we can do, so the tools, the medications, the chemotherapies, the drugs that we do have in our tool kit, and the symptom medications as well, and line those up with what the patient's goals are, what the patient's wishes are. For many people, I find, when faced with a terminal illness, or faced with an illness with poor prognosis, their goal is not to eke out the last breath possible. They start to look at things like quality of life. They start to look at things like hobbies or travel or spending time with family. And oftentimes, the best way to facilitate that is not by doing the most aggressive treatment. Mikkael Sekeres: In my memory, you evoke an essay that was written for JCO's Art of Oncology by Tim Gilligan called "Knuckleheads" where he had a patient who was, big quotes, "refusing" chemotherapy for a curable cancer. And one of his colleagues referred to the patient as a knucklehead and they asked Tim to see the patient to try to suss out what was going on. And Tim, he used one of our tools. He talked to the person and it turns out he was a seasonal construction worker and it was summer and he was a single dad where the mother of his children wasn't involved in their care at all. And the only way he had to make money during the year was the work he did during the summer because he couldn't work in the winter. So for very primal reasons, he needed to keep working and couldn't take time to take chemotherapy. So they were able to negotiate a path forward that didn't compromise his health, but also didn't compromise his ability to make a living to support his family. But again, like you say, it's that people bring to these interactions stories that we can't even imagine that interfere with our recommendations for how they get cared for. Beatrice Preti: That's a beautiful example of something that I really do try to impress on my learners and my team in general. When someone comes to you and if a recommendation is made or even if they are skeptical about a certain treatment pathway, there is always a ‘why'. One of the challenges and one of the things that comes with experience is trying to uncover or unveil what that ‘why' is because unless you address it and address it head on, it's going to be very difficult to work with it, to work with the patient. So as you said, it's common people have family obligations, job obligations. Oftentimes as well, they have personal experience with certain treatments or certain conditions that they're worried about. Perhaps they had a loved one die on chemotherapy and they're worried about toxicities of chemo. And sometimes you can talk through those things. That needs to be considered, right? When we talk about shared decision-making, you, the patient, and it might be an experience that the patient has had as well that are all in the room that need to be taken into account. Mikkael Sekeres: You invoke the phrase "shared decision-making," which of course, you talk about in your essay. Can you define that for our listeners? What is shared decision-making? Beatrice Preti: Oh, goodness. There are different definitions of this and I am just cringing now because I know that my old teachers will not be happy regardless of what definition I choose. But for me, shared decision-making means that the decision of what to do next, treatment along the cancer journey, etc., is not decided by only one person. So it is not paternalism where I as the physician am making the decision. However, it's not the patient unilaterally making their own decision as well. It's a conversation that has to happen. And oftentimes when I'm counseling patients, I will write down what I see as potential treatment options for this patient and we will go through them one by one with pros and cons. This is usually after an initial bit where I get to know the patient, I ask them what's important to them, who's important in their life, what kind of things do they enjoy doing, and trying to weave that into the counseling and the discussion of the pros and cons. Ultimately, the patient does make the choice, but it's only after this kind of informed consent or this informative process, I guess, so to speak. And for me, that is shared decision-making where it's a conversation that results in the patient making a decision at the end. Mikkael Sekeres: You know, it's so funny you use the word ‘conversation'. I was going to say that shared decision-making implies a conversation, which is one of the reasons I love it. It's not a monologue. It's not just us listening. It's a back and forth until you know, we figure each other out. Beatrice Preti: Yes. Mikkael Sekeres: I wonder if I could ask you one more question. In your essay, you ask the question, "Do we struggle with moral distress when a patient makes a choice that we disagree with based on values that we ourselves do not hold?" Do you think you can answer your own question? Beatrice Preti: So this is getting to my academic work, and my PhD work that we spoke a little bit about in the beginning. I think it's something that we need to be mindful of. Certainly in my training, certainly when I was less experienced, there would be a lot of moral distress because we are not all clones of each other. We are people, but we have our own beliefs, we have our own backgrounds, we have our own experiences. There are times when people, and not just in medicine, but certainly in medicine, certainly patients make decisions that I don't quite understand because they are so different from what I would make or what I would choose for myself or for a family member. On the flip side, I think I've gotten myself, and I've had enough experience at this point in my career, to be able to separate that and say, you know, “But this is someone who has clearly thought things through and based on their own world view, their own perspectives, their own life experiences, this is the choice that's best for them.” And that's certainly something that I can support and I can work with a patient on. But it takes time, right? And it takes very deliberate thought, a lot of mindfulness, a lot of practice to be able to get to that point. Mikkael Sekeres: Well, I think that's a beautiful point to leave off with here. We've been talking to Beatrice Preti, who is an assistant professor at Emory University and an adjunct professor at Western University, and a PhD candidate with Maastricht University to discuss her JCO Oncology Practice article, "No Versus Know: Patient Empowerment Through Shared Decision-Making." Beatrice, thank you so much for joining me today. Beatrice Preti: Absolutely. Mikkael Sekeres: If you've enjoyed this episode, consider sharing it with a friend or a colleague or leave us a review. Your feedback and support helps us continue to have these important conversations. If you're looking for more episodes and context, follow our show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and explore more from ASCO at asco.org/podcasts. Until next time, this has been Mikkael Sekeres for JCO Cancer Stories: The Art of Oncology. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement. Show Notes: Like, share and subscribe so you never miss an episode and leave a rating or review. Guest Bio: Dr Beatrice Preti is an Assistant Professor at Emory University Additional Material: Knuckleheads, by Dr Timothy Gilligan and accompanied podcast episode.  

En este episodio vamos a tratar una de las construcciones políticas más ambiciosas del siglo XX: la Unión Europea (UE). Desde las ruinas de la Segunda Guerra Mundial hasta la firma del Tratado de Maastricht, este podcast recorre las ideas, los acuerdos y los desafíos que dieron vida a un sueño compartido de paz, integración económica y unidad continental. Y así mismo les contamos los principales hechos y obstáculos por los cuales atraviesa la UE en nuestros días. Notas del episodio Este episodio fue traído a ustedes gracias a Boston Scientific El “tratado de París” o “Pacto del carbón y el acero”: un acuerdo para acabar todas las guerras Las historias que nos llevaron a la Unión Europea De Gaulle y la crisis de la “silla vacía”: cuando Europa casi pierde su unidad En este enlace la historia de la reunificación alemana y su relación directa con la creación formal de la Unión Europea El tratado de Maastricht: los lineamientos sobre los cuales se materializó la UE 5 grandes desafíos que afronta la Unión Europea en nuestros días   Sigue mis proyectos en otros lugares:  YouTube ➔ youtube.com/@DianaUribefm  Instagram ➔ instagram.com/dianauribe.fm Facebook ➔ facebook.com/dianauribe.fm Sitio web ➔ dianauribe.fm Twitter ➔ x.com/DianaUribefm  LinkedIn ➔ www.linkedin.com/in/diana-uribe    Gracias de nuevo a nuestra comunidad de Patreon por apoyar la producción de este episodio. Si quieres unirte, visita www.dianauribe.fm/comunidad      

De installaties van kunstenaar Morena Bamberger zijn een ode aan haar Sinti roots, haar identiteit en Moeder Aarde. De Limburgse studeerde in 2018 af aan de Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Maastricht en creëert sindsdien installaties die door licht, geluid en geur een zintuiglijke reis zijn voor de toeschouwer. Bamberger won in 2018 de Gilbert de Bontridder Prijs en de Henriëtte Hustinxprijs en werd in 2022 bekroond met de Parkstad Limburg Prijs. Ze werd onder andere bekend door haar installatie ‘Sonnekaskro Djiephen', Sinti voor ‘Een Leven Van Goud'. Daarin liet zij de woonwagen als een kapel zien, waar religie en reizen samenkomen. Dit werk werd besproken in de New York Times. Nu tovert zij met haar installatie ‘Through Matter of Time' de zolder van het Stedelijk Museum Schiedam om tot een duister universum. In haar eerste solotentoonstelling buiten Limburg onderzoekt ze de overgang tussen leven en dood. De mystieke kanten van het leven en oude culturen vormen haar inspiratiebronnen. Femke van der Laan gaat met Morena Bamberger in gesprek.

Recorded live at the PSE-CEPR Policy Forum 2025.  This week, we interview three of the next generation of economists. At the forum, a group of young researchers were presenting their work in the main theatre and at poster sessions during the breaks. Tim Phillips took the opportunity to talk to some of them about their research.  Pelin Ozgul of the University of Maastricht has investigated whether AI can improve training for call centre agents. Nathan Vieira of Aix Marseille University has analysed the efficiency of short-time work interventions in Europe's labour markets. And Deepakshi Singh of the University of Groningen researched female employment in India during droughts – is a rise in employment a story of economic empowerment, or something else?

In this deeply touching episode, Guy talked with Jeralyn Glass, a musician and professor of music, and shared her profound journey of healing through the power of sound. She discussed the transformative role of crystal singing bowls in her life, especially following the tragic loss of her son. The conversation dives into the significance of vibrational frequencies, music as a universal language, and the importance of embodying love and presence. Jeralyn also provides a mini session of healing sounds, illustrating the soothing capabilities of the bowls. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of grief, resilience, and the potential for music to connect us to deeper, spiritual dimensions. About Jeralyn: Jeralyn Glass is an international acclaimed singer, crystal alchemy sound healer, inspirational speaker, musician, and teacher blending a classical career with meditation and transformational high-vibration sound.  She has performed on Broadway and on the Opera and Concert stages of the world, where she is known as a “Mozart singer of the first order.” Jeralyn established her classical music career in Europe, Japan and USA, singing regularly in theaters including the Los Angeles Opera, San Diego Opera, Michigan Opera, Pittsburg Opera,Teatro la Fenice, Zurich Opera, the Operas of Nice, Nantes, Lille, Strasbourg, Marseille, Montpellier, Toulouse, Paris, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Maastricht, Malaga, Leipzig, Bonn and Munich. Praised as an artist with “glamour and style” by London's Opera Magazine, she has collaborated with a.o. Sir Neville Marriner, Sir Peter Hall, Jonathon Miller, Vladimir Jurowski, Louis Langree. She sang the National Anthem for over 18,000 people in her hometown of Los Angeles and is a well loved Gala performer, having written and sung tributes to Kareem Abdul Jabar and the late Kobe Bryant as well as the former German President Horst Kohler and the former French President Valerie Giscard d'Estaing. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - Mum Loses Her Son — Then Uses the Portal of Sound to Bridge Worlds (00:43) - Republishing the Episode (00:57) - Connecting with the Audience (01:09) - Invitation to Retreats and Events (01:27) - Welcoming Jeralyn to the Podcast (01:52) - Jeralyn's Unique Career Path (02:57) - The Power of Music and Sound (05:44) - Jeralyn's Musical Journey (12:35) - Overcoming Grief Through Sound (15:33) - The Healing Power of Crystal Bowls (18:20) - A Mother's Journey Through Loss (19:47) - Spiritual Connections and Energy (27:10) - Finding Purpose After Loss (30:38) - A Mother's Grief and Healing Through Sound (34:03) - A Spiritual Encounter and Signs from Beyond (35:33) - Journey to India and Miraculous Signs (37:24) - Navigating Deep Grief and Finding Light (46:58) - The Sacred Science of Sound (53:14) - Healing Through Sound and Vibrations (01:02:53) - Final Thoughts and Reflections How to Contact Jeralyn Glass:www.jeralynglass.com crystalcadence.com www.sacredrainbowcurrent.com/jeralyn-glass Crystal Cadence by Jeralyn Glass YouTube Channel   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co''