Podcasts about Manhattan Beach

What if the biggest barrier to treatment acceptance isn't your clinical skill, but the way patients feel before they ever meet you? In this episode, Dr. Kevin Faist shares how his background in psychology shaped the way he thinks about dentistry, trust, and patient behavior. After graduating at the top of his class and entering a Chicago DSO, he quickly learned that great dentistry doesn't matter if the wrong patients are walking through the door. A painful lesson from low-cost promotions taught him that discount-driven marketing often attracts patients who don't value comprehensive care.Now practicing in Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, Dr. Faist explains how his practice has intentionally positioned itself as a local wellness brand instead of a traditional dental office. From Instagram and neighborhood events to school wellness expos and surf club gatherings, his team builds trust long before the first appointment. He also walks through their two-hour new patient experience, including sleep screening, iTero scans, AI-assisted education, anxiety-reducing design, and psychology-based case presentation that helps patients connect the dots without feeling sold.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why clinical excellence alone does not guarantee trust or referrals.How discount promotions can attract the wrong type of patient.Why your marketing should reflect the values of your ideal patients.How to position dentistry as part of overall health and wellness.Why local, community-based marketing can outperform generic ads.How Instagram became a top new patient generator for the practice.What makes a two-hour new patient exam work financially and emotionally.How to use silence and patient-led discovery in treatment conversations.Ways to reduce dental anxiety through environment and comfort systems.How team leadership systems help the practice run more smoothly.Listen now to learn how psychology, wellness branding, and intentional patient experience can help you attract patients who truly value your care.‍Sponsors:‍Net32: Founded by a dentist, for dentists. Net32 is the leading online marketplace for dental supplies, helping dental and medical professionals save on high-quality products for over 25 years. Start saving today at: https://www.net32.com/dentalmarketer‍Click here for a special offer!Oryx: All-In-One Cloud-Based Dental Software Created by Dentists for Dentists. Patient engagement, clinical, and practice management software that helps your dental practice grow without compromise. Click or copy and paste the link here for a special offer! https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/oryx/Click here for a special offer!Guest: Dr. Kevin FaistCheck out Kevin's Media:Practice: https://www.fulbrightdental.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulbrightdental/‍Mentions & Links:Tools & TechnologyiTero — Digital intraoral scanner used on every new patientPearl — AI-powered X-ray analysis tool used for second opinions and patient educationInvisalign simulation — Used during consultations to show patients their scan in detailZoom Whitening — Referenced as a patient referral incentive‍Host: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Love the Podcast? Follow on Your Favorite App! https://lnkfi.re/TDMPod‍

I first met Patrick at our favorite steak house in Manhattan Beach; the Arthur J.  The wine list there is one of the most thought out I have seen in all my travels. It was Patricks first day there. We had an intriguing conversation and returned a week later to continue our discussion. Serendipitously, by me eavesdropping on a conversation, I learned that Patrick had authored a book: The Last Days of Haute Cuisine.  I was seriously taken by this accomplishment and immediately found the book on Amazon and voraciously read it cover to cover. A stroy of food in America that had been untold prior. Patric Kuh knows a thing or two about the high wire act that is fine dining—after all, he's balanced on that tightrope both in kitchens and at critics' tables, with a sharp pen and a sharper palate. If you've ever dreamed of opening a restaurant, wondered what true "haute cuisine" actually means, or questioned why credit cards changed the whole dining landscape, this is the episode that will entice your culinary curiosity and satisfy your appetite for secrets behind the swinging kitchen doors. You'll discover not just the drama of French chefs staking their claim in midcentury Manhattan, but how the evolution of American dining reflects bigger shifts in society: from exclusivity and velvet ropes to the democratization of great food and the rise of everyday restaurants as vibrant community hubs. Listen as Kuh exposes the risks, financial heartbreak, and ritual of keeping a kitchen spotless—and why a chef's towel over the shoulder means more than a thousand Instagram likes. The conversation dives into the nuts and bolts of writing a food book, the art of savoring (and sometimes cutting) stories, and the age-old rule for restaurant critics to never, ever accept a free meal. By the end, you'll come away with intimate knowledge of how Patric Kuh peels back layer after layer of the restaurant world—one story at a time—until a living, breathing portrait of cuisine, culture, and ambition is served up before you. Here are a few of the fascinating things you'll learn:

The Dodgers traded for Tarik Skubal without moving a single player off the active roster, and Buster Posey turned the San Francisco Giants deadline into a five-trade heist. Deebo Samuel is back in the Bay on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million, and we settle whether Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert is under more pressure this NFL Season. Kyle breaks down 6-Man Volleyball in Manhattan Beach and why a bracket in the sand explains the current state in MLB.  Plus why Zac Taylor's seat is getting a lot hotter. Subscribe for weekly takes with receipts. Your West Coast Source For Sports.   0:00 Six Man Beach Volleyball vs MLB 01:22 Are The Dodgers Ruining Baseball 09:54 Kade Anderson For Mason Miller Trade 12:18 Buster Posey's Trade Deadline Masterclass 16:48 Padres Are Heating Up 18:54 Seahawks Hard Knocks Preview 20:34 Purdy vs Herbert QB Debate 23:58 Shanahan vs Zac Taylor Hot Seat 27:50 Deebo Samuel Returns To The Bay

Jennifer M Shaffer Talks Apparitions, the FBI and a Bottle of Chardonay Comedians Sarah J. Halstead and Rich Chassler pop a 2021 Gentleman Farmer 100% Chardonnay and pour it out with Jennifer M. Shaffer internationally recognized intuitive, spiritual medium, medical intuitive, and former stockbroker-turned-triathlete who's worked with the FBI, U.S. Secret Service, and Dark Web Division. They cover ADHD-approved Chardonnay, 800 bottles stashed in kitchen drawers, the secret to a 30-year marriage, why Jennifer never watches the news, the French Bulldog bedspread that cracked an FBI fentanyl case, and the night she sees full-blown apparitions walking through her bedroom window. Equal parts hilarious, terrifying, and oddly comforting.

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For this interview from Newport Folk Festival, I spoke to acclaimed singer songwriter  and Grammy nominee Morgan Nagler!!  Morgan's debut album, “I've Got Nothing to Lose, and I'm Losing It,” is her first as a solo artist and represents a key step in her personal and professional evolution.When her work with Phoebe Bridgers on the song “Kyoto” turned into a Grammy nomination, Morgan's life changed and she became a much sought-after songwriting partner and collaborator, which eventually gave her the impetus to launch her own solo career.Morgan shares with me her journey from child actor to songwriter and then to solo artist — and she talks to me about the constantly present themes of identity, artistic rebirth, and balancing the dualities of her life as a creative. =======================================Chapters:00:00 Episode Introduction with Host Josh Rosenberg04:00 - Morgan's music journey and recent Newport performance05:02 - Reflection on her career rebirth and album debut05:31 - The meaning behind her album title and its philosophical roots05:47 - The art of losing what you don't have and living without proving anything06:39 - The balance between nothing to prove and proving oneself07:08 - The influence of yin-yang, and holding ideas simultaneously07:43 - Reflection on the maturity required for her recent album08:55 - Growing up in Manhattan Beach, LA; journey from child actor to songwriter09:33 - Writing for other artists and her extensive musical collaborations10:16 - The scenic route in her life and career evolution10:43 - Embracing life's path without comparison and with patience11:43 - From Highland Park to Montanito — LA's creative suburbs12:18 - Her childhood acting career and early pursuits in music13:09 - Transition from script readings to songwriting for self-expression14:01 - How her childhood experiences shaped her artistic identity15:41 - The profound impact of songwriting during her TV career16:48 - The challenge of breaking into the music scene later in life18:59 - Her breakthrough with Phoebe Bridgers' Grammy-nominated song "Kyoto"20:16 - Writing with and for other artists as a form of empathy and therapy21:00 - Clarifying her songwriting process and subconscious themes23:00 - Why her debut album came later in life and the journey of self-discovery24:16 - The cathartic process of creating a breakup album24:42 - Using music as a way to process and release feelings25:4 - The concept of "realist hope" 26:48 - Staying grateful and grounded amidst the chaos of the world27:57 - Her parents' influence and early life in LA29:31 - Writing for Maddie Diaz and Margot Price30:30 - The differences and insights gained from collaborative songwriting31:32 - The importance of perspective shifts in creative and personal growth33:17 - Morgan's upcoming UK tour with King Tuff and her touring plans35:03 - Final thoughts on her artistic path and future projects=======================================For more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/give-mister-ed-his-rightful-spot-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame?source_location=psf_petitions Bobbleheads: https://store.barstoolsports.com/products/mostly-sports-bobblehead-ii?variant=42353493114977 Mark Titus and Brandon Walker talking sports... mostly. Thanks to our sponsors: Pardon My Cheesesteak: Order Pardon My Cheesesteak right now and use code AWL for free delivery on https://pardonmycheesesteak.com. EA Sports: Make your rise with the MVP Bundle. Available now. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MostlySportsTitusandWalker?sub_confirmation=1. Follow Mostly Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MostlySports Follow Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/clubtrillion Follow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bfw Follow Mostly Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mostlysportsshow/ Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marktheshark34/ Follow Brandon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwalkersec/ Follow Mostly Sports on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mostlysportsshow?lang=en Follow Brandon on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brandonfwalker?lang=en Follow Mark on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marktituspod?lang=en

Most of us spend real energy making our lives a little more comfortable. Adam Callinan has spent his doing the opposite, on purpose. Adam scaled BottleKeeper to more than $60 million in sales with no outside funding and a team of six, then exited to private equity. But the resume is the smaller story. After a decade living on the beach in Manhattan Beach, he and his wife reassessed what they actually wanted for their kids and moved the family to the Montana backcountry. Today he runs Pentane, helping ecommerce founders stop guessing their way to profitability, and twice a year he leads active-duty special operations soldiers into the wilderness through a nonprofit called Big Sky Bravery. In this conversation with Dr. Benjamin Ritter, Adam makes the case that the value you're looking for usually sits on the other side of discomfort. He explains why he built his businesses around hard constraints instead of outside money, how asking "why" three layers deep uncovers what everyone else accepted without thinking, and why he guards his time so carefully now that saying no has become a skill. He also shares what he has learned from operators who make life-or-death decisions for a living, and why pushing your physical limits resets what "difficult" means everywhere else. This episode is for anyone who senses the default path isn't theirs and wants permission to build something more intentional. Bring a notebook. A few of these ideas are worth keeping. Links: Pentane: https://pentane.com Adam Callinan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammcallinan Big Sky Bravery: https://www.bigskybravery.org

The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 2 (6.30) The sports world just got flipped upside down.

In dieser Folge nehmen wir euch mit auf unsere perfekte Reise durch Los Angeles – vier Tage und drei Nächte voll überraschender Erlebnisse, persönlichen Empfehlungen und ehrlicher Einblicke. Wir sprechen über die größten Fehler, die viele Besucher machen, und wie ihr LA wirklich genießen könnt: von entspannten Strandmomenten in Manhattan Beach über magische Sonnenaufgänge im Griffith Park bis zu angesagten Vierteln wie Silver Lake und Venice. Dabei verraten wir, warum wir Hotels wechseln, welche Orte uns wirklich begeistert haben und was ihr getrost weglassen könnt. Wir diskutieren offen, warum Downtown und Hollywood oft überschätzt werden, und geben praktische Tipps zur Fortbewegung in dieser riesigen Stadt. Hört rein und erfahrt, wie ihr Los Angeles abseits der Touristenpfade erlebt – ganz ohne Stress, aber mit maximalem Genuss!

In this episode, we interview Christina King! She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Manhattan Beach, California. She specializes in supporting children, teens, individuals, and families as they navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Her approach is practical, compassionate, and tailored to each client. Website: https://www.christinakingfamilytherapy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinakinglmft/ CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child's development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @cultivateenroots and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cultivateenroots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow YourTeen Mag online: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yourteenmag.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YourTeen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourteenmag

This week on SGV Connect, Chris brings us two lighter features on some fun outdoor events in the San Gabriel Foothill communities. On Saturday, July 11th, the city of Azusa will host a Twilight Criterium race in its downtown. It's an exciting race weekend for Californian cyclists, with the state championship happening the next day in Manhattan Beach, and the continuing celebration of 100 years of Route 66 in Azusa. Racers can register here. Here's the transcript for Chris' interview with Patrick Caro of Go Fast Andiamo and Jose Jimenez from the city of Azusa. Happening this Saturday is the Monrovia Pride Book Festival, put on by Underdog Books. The event will feature dozens of authors, discussion panels, drag storytellers, and even a pet parade. You may remember we spoke with the previous owners of Underdog a few years back. Now the shop has new leadership, and has expanded operations into a more active non-profit and community safe space. Read a transcript of Chris' interview with Underdog's director, Kealie Mardell, here. Streetsblog's San Gabriel Valley coverage is supported by Foothill Transit, offering car-free travel throughout the San Gabriel Valley with connections to the A Line Stations across the Foothills and Commuter Express lines traveling into the heart of downtown L.A. To plan your trip, visit Foothill Transit. "Foothill Transit. Going Good Places."  

On the latest audio companion to the PhotowalksTV series, Jefferson Graham offers behind the scenes stories about the making of the Manhattan Beach episode, the best little beach town in Southern California. What camera screwed up during the filming of this episode, and why does Jeff now advocate for filming as much as possible on just one camera? Get full access to Jefferson Graham's PhotowalksTV newsletter - Tech & Travel at www.jeffersongraham.com/subscribe

The Andy Riesmeyer Show Hour 4 (6.12) Let’s get some more Solo to Solo in with our musical listeners from throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. Andy welcomes in-studio guest Woodrow “Packman” Landfair — former NCAA baseball champion, globe-trotting surfer, and the unofficial mayor of Manhattan Beach’s El Porto. Packman, who sold all his stuff to ride a motorcycle across all 48 states, shares epic stories from his journey and his new book “Road Journals: 48 States. One Ride,” a modern-day Jack Kerouac adventure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Andy Riesmeyer Show Hour 2 (6.12) In the 7PM hour, Andy Riesmeyer welcomes in-studio guest Woodrow “Packman” Landfair — former NCAA baseball champion, world surfer, and the unofficial mayor of Manhattan Beach’s El Porto neighborhood. Packman, who sold all his possessions to ride a motorcycle across America, talks about his latest book “Road Journals: 48 States. One Ride,” living like a modern-day Jack Kerouac while running his local surf shop and slinging surfboards and booze. The conversation then spirals into total chaos as listeners passionately debate the best way to cut sandwiches, complete with the crew hilariously trying (and failing) at Philadelphia and Pittsburgh accents. The hour finishes with a look at why some women in New York are choosing to live with nuns to escape insane rents, plus Crozier recounting the time he went undercover as a twink in Hugh Grant land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#1 New York Times bestselling author, Ruta Sepetys, returns to speak with us about her 12 years of research, ragtime music, and the “fortune and facade” of 1920s Detroit in her adult historical fiction debut, A FORTUNE OF SAND.  Ruta Sepetys is the award-winning and internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Her acclaimed “crossover” YA literature includes the Carnegie Medal-winning Salt to the Sea.  Her latest, A Fortune of Sand (available May 26th), is described as F. Scott Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby and Amor Towles' Rules Of Civility meets Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums. The novel follows a wealthy, eccentric family in Detroit's booming automobile industry and includes a plot twist around stolen jewels.   A Booklist starred review called the book, “A richly detailed portrait of the glittering city and [Detroit's] dark underbelly. . . . This will appeal to fans of Kate Atkinson's Shrines of Gaiety and Jennifer Egan's Manhattan Beach.” Ruta's books have won or been shortlisted for more than 50 book prizes, and are currently in development for film and television. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Ruta Sepetys, Milena, and I discussed: Why she still gets nervous before every book release Finding a writing structure to mimic the volatile energy of The Roaring ‘20s Why she filed FOIA requests and worked with former FBI agents to interpret her research How she co-authored a YA historical mystery with Steve Sheinkin Why she prefers the term "investigation" over "research" Her creative fuel And a lot more! Show Notes: rutasepetys.com You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory by Ruta Sepetys (Amazon) Ruta Sepetys Amazon Author Page Ruta Sepetys on Facebook  Ruta Sepetys on Instagram Ruta Sepetys on Twitter Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to build a serious Torah legacy while running a thriving dental practice in Manhattan? Reuven Mohl has spent the last decade doing exactly that — and the results are five published books, a growing body of scholarship, and a model for what it looks like to take your Torah life seriously without stepping away from the working world.In this episode, Reuven walks us through his upbringing in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, where his father Rabbi Oscar Mohl — a philosophy professor, Holocaust survivor, and talmid of the Baba Vredi — set the tone for a home where Torah and ideas were always on the table. From Yeshiva Flatbush to Yeshiva HaKotel to YU, Reuven shares how his years of learning shaped both his character and his career path into dentistry.We talk about the discipline behind building a successful practice, how he carved out time for serious learning between patients, and what led him to compile commentaries on the Haggadah, Megillas Rus, and Tehillim using the writings of Rabbi Eliezer Berkovitz and Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik.And in honor of Shavuos, we learn together. Reuven shares a beautiful lesson from Megillas Rus on the difference between din and lifnim mishurat hadin — and what Boaz's generosity in the field teaches us about how to show up at work, at home, and in life.Topics covered:Growing up with a philosophy professor father and a Holocaust survivor in the homeThe work-life balance reality of a dental careerHow to pursue serious Torah scholarship while running a businessBuilding commentaries using the Rav and Rabbi BerkovitzMegillas Rus and the obligation to do more than the minimumThe story of calling before Shabbos

You just never know who's going to show up to this podcast. In today's adventure Prince shows up to talk about the hierarchy of the afterlife. Prince talks about how people onstage have a belief in hierarchy - which includes fame, wealth, power, etc... and how offstage there is no hierarchy. However, offstage people respect people's "age" or how many lifetimes they've had, and the wisdom they carry. I asked some questions about who greeted Prince on the flipside, and he said it was Beethoven. I asked him to describe that process, and he said he saw him, then was sitting next to him - and he was "playing a song in a minor key" which I assumed might be the Moonlight Sonata (In C#minor) Prince said that was the case.  Then Jennifer's father Jim stopped by with two teachers from the flipside - one is Ma Durga who while being known on the planet as an 8 armed deity (some religious folks consider her to be 10 armed, but every time we've spoken to her it's been 8.  She said that she had incarnated once as an octopus, also as a girl on Earth - and liked being able to use her many arms for teaching purposes. (That's what was reported.)  Five self identifies as the head Akashic librarian - and for fans of the books, know that Five shows up often in the text as well as on the podcast. The questions and answers all revolved around the aspect of examining consciousness in the afterlife, and also the idea that AI is something that uses libraries the same way that we do when we're offstage. Like I say, mind bending information. To book a session with Jennifer or get a ticket for her "Uncorked Wine Shop" sessions, check their website in Manhattan Beach, EventBrite.com or see if Jennifer has listed it at JenniferShaffer.com People who want to do a guided meditation with yours truly, go to RichardMartini.com to make a booking. Thanks!

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Step into Episode 211 of On The Delo as Delo sits down with Ted Golden — Arizona craft beer veteran, former Four Peaks sales director, and founder of AZ Locale Brewing — for a wide-open conversation about what it really takes to leave a 25-year career and bet on yourself. From skateboarding in Southern California and busing tables at a Manhattan Beach boutique hotel to building one of Arizona's most exciting independent beer brands with his wife Stephanie, Ted brings the kind of energy, humor, and hard-won wisdom that makes this one impossible to put down.Ted pulls back the curtain on how a rivalry with San Tan's Anthony Kanekia turned into the opportunity that launched AZ Locale, why he designed every beer at 4.8% ABV (a nod to Arizona being the 48th state), and what it looks like to grind 20 accounts a day as both the owner and the salesperson. Delo and Ted also dig into the real philosophy behind ethical selling, how Ted navigated self-distribution before landing statewide partners including Crescent Crown, and what brewing brands across Arizona need to hear about protecting their backyard before chasing national expansion.If you love craft beer, entrepreneurship, or just a great origin story rooted in Arizona pride, this episode delivers.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:00 - 1:30) Freestyle Intro, Ted's Skateboard Tap Handle, and Episode 211 Kickoff(1:31 - 4:44) Running a Business With Your Spouse and Experiencing Arizona Together(4:45 - 7:08) Tommy Boy Sales Philosophy, Joe Dirt, and Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap(7:09 - 10:33) Ted's Origin Story: Southern California, Alpha Beta, Haagen-Dazs, and Barnaby's Hotel(10:34 - 13:05) 22 Years at Four Peaks: Growth, Sales Director, and the Identity of a Brand(13:06 - 16:22) The AZ Locale Birth Story: San Tan's Anthony Kanekia and the Deal That Started It All(16:23 - 18:27) Designing Beer With a Sales Mindset: 4.8% ABV, Food Pairings, and Differentiating in a Crowded Market(18:28 - 21:24) Self-Distribution Hustle: Honda Ridgeline, 100 Draft Accounts, and the Move to Crescent Crown(21:25 - 27:16) Statewide Distribution, Forecasting Logistics, and Always Reinvesting in Your Brand(27:17 - 31:32) The Beer Lineup: Toasty, Cactus Bird, Drafternoon, and What's Coming Next(31:33 - 36:36) Daily Habits, Gym Routines, and Rapid-Fire Questions With "TheOG" Ted Golden(36:37 - 40:36) Arizona Pride, Staying Local, and Where to Find AZ Locale Beer Right Now(40:37 - 42:33) Where to Find Ted, Closing Thoughts, and Delo's Send-Off

As I've noted in the past, we aren't in charge of the guest list.  In this episode, the late David Wilcock makes an appearance.  As I mention in the podcast, I asked him how that happened - if he was invited or wanted to step forward. I had some rudimentary questions about his journey - the press reported him leaving the stage voluntarily - but he says cryptically (no other way to put it) that his death was something planned by him, because it would be part of his timeline in the future. That's mind bending to report - but it is in the research. That we may have dozens of lifetimes and each one affects the others, and sometimes events happen in one story line that show up in later episodes and are resolved. But in his case, he reported being back home - where everyone goes when getting offstage - and that he was greeted by his father.  Then Michael Newton came forward - Jennifer always refers to him as "Morton" because the first time he did (It's in the film HACKING THE AFTERLIFE on Amazon Prime or Gaia) she said "Your friend Morton is here."  I didn't know who she meant, and somehow she'd morphed "Michael Newton" into Morton. Michael spoke a little about his journey - what it was like to be home with his soul mate Peggy, whom he was married to for decades, and suggested that his "next lifetime" would be one that included being more on the beach. Brief appearances by Prince - as this week was the 10th anniversary of his passing, and Michael Jackson whom we asked his opinion of the new film. He said "there's more of the story to be told." Fans of our work, the book TUNING INTO THE AFTERLIFE and BACKSTAGE PASS TO THE FLIPSIDE goes into more detail about what he means, which includes all of the things associated with his journey. Looks like his fans worldwide are eager to see him again, as the film is playing worldwide, and Michael said "that will cause a need for healing because it will bring up those issues again." Prince spoke about music being a frequency and love being a frequency, and how by tapping into our frequency we can tap into his. Jennifer's off to Florida (Boca Raton) for an event in May, then to NYC - back in early May for another "Wine and Spirits" event in Manhattan Beach. (see JenniferShaffer.com) For those interested in doing a session with myself, I can be found at RichardMartini.com Thanks for tuning in!

Welcome to the Elevated Magazines Luxury Report powered by Diamond Spas and Pools, DiamondSpas.com. Your weekly guide to the most significant developments in luxury real estate, automotive, yachting, jet set travel, and the lifestyle. Whether you're in Sydney, London, Miami, or Manhattan Beach — this is Elevated. Let's get into it below or listen now here.Porsche has unveiled the 911 GT3 S/C — and it is exactly what the GT3 faithful have been waiting for. Sport Cabriolet. Open-top. Manual only. The 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six producing 502 horsepower, revving to 9,000 rpm, and available exclusively with the six-speed GT Sport manual transmission. No automatic option. No apology for it.This week's charter spotlight is KOGO — a 71.7-metre motor yacht available through Burgess Yachts that represents one of the finest charter opportunities currently on the market. Originally delivered by French shipyard Alstom Leroux Naval in 2006, KOGO emerged from a comprehensive 2025 refit and is fully renewed for the summer season. She won the World Superyacht of the Year award in 2007 — an accolade that speaks to the calibre of her Tim Heywood exterior design and Terence Disdale interior, with what Disdale describes as clean modern lines with a Zen influence.17000 West Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades — $17,500,000. This is not a conventional listing. It is a 2.75-acre trophy coastal landholding in Pacific Palisades commanding an extraordinary 270-degree panorama of ocean, canyon, and coastline — one of the last large-scale view-driven parcels available along the Palisades bluffs.Delta Vacations has simultaneously launched its first dedicated Malta program, allowing travelers to have the entire experience curated — hotels, transfers, experiences — through a single booking relationship. For those approaching Malta for the first time, that guidance is genuinely useful. The island rewards people who know what they're looking at. For more information and to book Delta's Malta program, visit VisitMalta.com.https://www.elevatedmagazines.com/single-post/elevated-magazines-luxury-report-week-of-april-27

Welcome to the Elevated Magazines Luxury Report powered by Timberlane, 30 years crafting the finest shutters, Timberlane.com. Today we're going deep into Southern California — one of the world's great luxury real estate markets, and right now one of its most active. Whether you're a buyer, a seller, or simply a devotee of the California good life — this is Elevated. Let's get into it.Southern California's luxury real estate market is performing with the specific confidence of a market that knows exactly what it is and what it offers. Limited inventory at the top end, consistent demand from domestic and international buyers, and the fundamental appeal of the California lifestyle continue to support values at every price point above eight figures. Two listings currently on the market represent exactly what Southern California luxury looks like at its most exceptional.The first is one of the most extraordinary homes to come to market on the Westside this year. Casa Princeton — 843 Princeton Street in Santa Monica — is a fully restored 1936 Spanish home originally designed by renowned local architect Cecil Gale, set in Santa Monica's tightly held, tree-lined Collegiate streets. The current owners — internationally award-winning architects, designers, and hoteliers — have restored Casa Princeton with a deep passion for its architectural history and an uncompromising focus on quality of life. The result is a Mediterranean retreat in the heart of the city. The fully gated and hedged property includes a 4-bedroom main residence, a permitted guest house, a heated saltwater swimming pool, organic market gardens, and alfresco dining areas designed in collaboration with award-winning landscape architect P. Keningale. Timeless craftsmanship defines every detail — hand-troweled plaster walls, cast bronze hardware, custom Farrow and Ball colors, original oak floors, and an original Spanish fireplace. The sun-drenched chef's kitchen features AGA, Miele, and Thermador appliances. The primary suite opens to a terracotta terrace and pool via French doors. A home where you feel your best self. Listed at $6,595,000. Represented by Cindy Ambuehl, CindyAmbuehl.com, Christie's International Real Estate Los Angeles.The second listing takes us south to Manhattan Beach's prestigious Hill Section, where 109 South Poinsettia Avenue offers panoramic ocean views stretching from Palos Verdes to Catalina on an oversized 7,503 square foot lot. This 5,586 square foot Mediterranean estate combines timeless architecture, exceptional space, and the coastal indoor-outdoor lifestyle that makes the Hill Section one of the most coveted addresses in California. A dramatic entry with travertine floors and a sweeping curved staircase sets the tone throughout. The main living level captures the panoramic views — featuring the kitchen, formal dining room, an ocean-view office with custom built-ins, theater room, and a large ocean-view terrace perfect for entertaining and watching sunsets over the Pacific. The backyard includes a jacuzzi and ample space for a pool. With its oversized lot, expansive square footage, and panoramic views, this is a rare opportunity to own a premier Manhattan Beach view property minutes from downtown and the beach. Listed at $9,750,000. Represented by Jen Caskey, JenCaskeyGroup.com, Compass Real Estate Manhattan Beach.That's the Elevated Luxury Report — Southern California edition. New episodes weekly. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon, Spotify, YouTube, iHeart Google, Apple, and at ElevatedMagazines.com. powered by Timberlane, 30 years crafting the finest shutters, Timberlane.com. This is Elevated. Until next time.

Welcome to the Elevated Magazines Luxury Report  Your weekly guide to the most significant developments in luxury real estate, automotive, yachting, travel, and the lifestyle that defines the upper tier of the good life. Whether you're in Sydney, London, Miami, or Manhattan Beach — this is Elevated. Let's get into it.The Elevated Luxury Report is your weekly guide to the most significant developments in luxury real estate, automotive, yachting, travel, and the lifestyle that defines the upper tier of the good life, powered by Diamond Spas and Pools, DiamondSpas.com.This week: The 2027 BMW 7 Series makes its world premiere simultaneously in Beijing and New York City — and it's the most significant update to BMW's flagship sedan in the model's history. Plus the luxury real estate markets moving this spring from Miami Beach to Manhattan Beach to Mayfair. The Mediterranean superyacht season opens with Croatia emerging as the destination of the moment. Lamborghini confirms the Revuelto Roadster, the Corvette ZR1X continues to rewrite the American performance car conversation, and Lucid Air answers range anxiety once and for all.This week, Elevated launches two new international editions — Elevated England and Elevated Australia — available soon at ElevatedMagazines.com.That's the Elevated Luxury Report for the week of April 23rd, 2026 powered by Diamond Spas and Pools, DiamondSpas.com, unmatched quality, custom fabrication, and sustainability. We'll be back next week with more from the world of luxury real estate, automotive, yachting, travel, and the life well lived. This is Elevated. ElevatedMagazines.com. Until next time.

Patrick Cunningham always keeps a sketchpad within reach. Not because a client asked — because the ideas don't wait.The co-founder of C & C Partners has spent four decades translating the personalities, dreams, and budgets of Southern California's most discerning homeowners into architecture that feels inevitable. In this conversation, Patrick walks us through what that actually looks like: pools cantilevered off sheer cliffs, underground tunnels connecting guest houses to main residences, and a glass cube engineered to float beside an Antoine Predock landmark in Manhattan Beach. He talks about learning to read a client — whether they're a fireplace-and-a-book person or a home theater and rooftop infinity pool person — and then finding the architecture that fits that life.He also opens up about what drives him: a sketchpad always within reach, a library full of architecture books, and a biannual tour of high-end custom homes across the country with a network of elite design-build peers. With nearly 30 projects currently on the board spanning seven distinct architectural styles, this episode is a masterclass in creative range without creative compromise.If this episode gave you something to think about, leave us a rating — it's the single best way to help another architecture lover find the show.Follow the show so you never miss a conversation like this one.Patrick Cunningham is the co-founder and principal architect of CNC Partners, a fully integrated design-build firm based in Southern California. Since co-founding the firm with his brother Michael in 1987, Patrick has led the design of some of the region's most distinctive custom homes — from cliffside estates in Beverly Hills and Pacific Palisades to award-worthy reimaginings of architectural landmarks in Manhattan Beach and beyond.A lifelong student of architecture, Patrick trained alongside builders from the start, believing that great design and skilled construction are inseparable. Today, CNC Partners operates with 22 professionals and has nearly 30 active projects on the board — spanning Scandinavian, modern French, mountain modern, Japanese-Craftsman, and European styles. Patrick's daughter Brianna and his nephew have recently joined the firm as part-owners, ensuring the next chapter of CNC Partners stays in the family.

Last week we hated Ouija so much that we decided to watch its prequel Ouiji: Origin Of Evil, which is about a Ouija board but also about grief I think. Tune in next week when our movie will be... Rock 'n' Roll High School ----- Pick up Predator: Bloodshed right now! While you are at your local comic bookstore, tell them you want to buy the comic book Web Of Venom written by Jordan Morris coming out on April 8th. COME GET A SIGNED COPY BY JORDAN MORRIS: April 8th, come to Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach from 3-6pm where Jordan will be signing copies of Web of Venom. April 9th, Jordan will be signing comics at Metro Comics in Santa Barbara from 5-8pm. April 11th, Jordan will be at Now Or Never Comics in San Diego from 12-4pm! Buy some of Emily's beautiful creations at FlemGems  

Braun Levi was an 18-year-old senior and standout tennis player at Loyola High School in California with a bright future ahead, including a planned college tennis career. On May 4, 2025, while walking with a friend in Manhattan Beach, he was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by a woman allegedly under the influence of alcohol and driving on a suspended license. The impact of his death rippled through his school, family, and community, sparking grief and calls for change. His parents later established the Live Like Braun Foundation to honor his legacy and raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. In early 2026, the woman accused in the crash pled not guilty to murder and other felony counts, with prosecutors alleging her blood-alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit at the time of the collision. Braun's story is one of a promising young life cut tragically short, and of a family channeling grief into advocacy and a broader push to prevent similar losses.Thank you to our sponsors for helping to make this episode happen:The You Can Do It Foundation supports meaningful media that reflects faith, family, personal responsibility, and freedom. Partnering with industry leaders, we create content that resonates and inspires. Learn more, donate and support the mission: https://ycdif.com/Diabetes doesn't wait. And the cost of waiting can be devastating. But there is another option you need to know about. Learn more: https://drphildiabetes.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you curious about the latest, most advanced cosmetic treatments that haven't even hit the mainstream yet? In this episode, Dr. Youn sits down with Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Steve Svehlak and his wife, Wendy Thorlakson Svehlak, co-owners of the premier Aesthetics Bar in Manhattan Beach. They dive deep into the state-of-the-art procedures that are taking the coasts by storm — from the intriguing "VAMP" procedure utilizing salmon DNA, to the regenerative power of exosomes and stem cells. They also reveal the secret behind the "ballerina breast augmentation" and the rising peptide therapies that Hollywood insiders are calling the "fountain of youth." If you want to know what the future of anti-aging and cosmetic enhancement looks like — and what treatments you might be asking for next — you won't want to miss this conversation. Tune in to discover the secrets behind the most sought-after results in Beverly Hills.

Skylar "Dale" Davis is a former professional beach volleyball player, entrepreneur with a specialty in finance. The who's who of players he has played with and against is well-documented. From Belmar, to FUDS, to Manhattan Beach, to the Motherlode, he has more than earned his respect on a bicoastal plane. 02:25 - The transition from big court to short court: what we talk about and the obvious miss, the value and skill set indoor players brought to the beach, coaching club and the Sand Bar 16:42 - How does someone become a good setter? Plus, good male setters that did not use their hands, as well as great hands setters who are not talked about enough, the brilliance of Bruno Oscar Schmidt 33:20 - The women's beach scene, and the hostile takeover of the next generation of great female players, JVA's showcases, BVNE's 'No hands call" tournaments 45:04 - Interesting venues, FUD's, historically educated crowds, pioneering new ideas, Dana Camacho satire 1:04:03 - Making improvements and changes as you get older, maintaining an IQ and still have the body to do something with it, plus, skills vs drills and the debate of athleticism vs better volleyball technique, who is you GOAT? 1:20:15 - How we got into the sport, the value of the finite nature of a 15-point rally game, "Rollo Vincent," great books, great films, etc.

They made a whole ass movie out of the IP for the Ouija board and we watched it. It's called Ouija and it's about people playing with a Ouija board. It's a whole movie about Ouija board. Tune in next week when our movie will be... Ouija: Origin Of Evil ----- If you are in Vancouver Canada, come see Matt Lieb do stand up on April 5th at Chill x Studio! Pick up Predator: Bloodshed right now! While you are at your local comic bookstore, tell them you want to buy the comic book Web Of Venom written by Jordan Morris coming out on April 8th. COME GET A SIGNED COPY BY JORDAN MORRIS: April 8th, come to Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach from 3-6pm where Jordan will be signing copies of Web of Venom. April 9th, Jordan will be signing comics at Metro Comics in Santa Barbara from 5-8pm. April 11th, Jordan will be at Now Or Never Comics in San Diego from 12-4pm! Buy some of Emily's beautiful creations at FlemGems

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2026 and talking to Mark Pattison, NFL 2 Seven Summits  about "Finding your summit". Mark Pattison, a former NFL player and keynote speaker at Fluke's Xcelerate event, shared his journey of climbing Mount Everest and the Seven Summits. He discussed overcoming public speaking fears, dealing with snow blindness at 26,500 feet, and the challenges of high-altitude climbing. Pattison emphasized the importance of resilience, faith, and daily discipline. He also highlighted his new book, "Finding Your Summit," and his involvement with Higher Ground, a nonprofit supporting military and first responders. Pattison's story underscored the human spirit's resilience and the transformative power of setting and achieving ambitious goals. Outline Fluke's Xcelerate Event Overview Scott introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting Fluke's Xcelerate event.The event featured high-energy keynotes, hands-on predictive maintenance tools, and breakthrough AI diagnostics.Real-world strategies for teams to use today were emphasized.Xcelerate proved to be a launch pad for smarter, faster, and more reliable operations. Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott is dedicated to transferring industry innovations and trends while celebrating industry professionals.The podcast aims to highlight the men and women who keep the world moving.Scott encourages listeners to put on their hard hats and work boots for the discussion. Mark Pattison's Keynote and Public Speaking Scott introduces Mark Pattison, the keynote speaker at the Xcelerate event.Mark shares his experience of overcoming the fear of public speaking.He recounts his story of climbing Mount Everest, facing snow blindness, and dealing with extreme conditions.Mark emphasizes the importance of delivering information and having a compelling story arc. Challenges of Climbing Mount Everest Mark describes the extreme conditions on Mount Everest, including temperatures ranging from 90 to below zero.He explains the challenges of consuming calories and dealing with frozen food at high altitudes.Mark shares his personal experience of snow blindness and the impact it had on his climb.He discusses the logistics and details required to succeed in climbing the highest peaks. Inspiration and Training for the Seven Summits Mark reveals that he first shared his plan to climb the Seven Summits with his high school friend, Hugh Millin.Hugh supported Mark's decision and even contributed to his new book, "Finding Your Summit."Mark began training for the climb, starting with easier peaks like Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Elbrus.He moved to Sun Valley, Idaho, to train at higher altitudes, which helped him acclimate better for Everest. Mark's Personal and Professional Transition Mark discusses his move from Manhattan Beach, California, to Sun Valley, Idaho, and its impact on his training.He shares a story about buying a house in Sun Valley and how it helped him prepare for high-altitude climbs.Mark recounts his experience of spending a night at high camp on Mount Everest without oxygen.He describes the importance of having a tent mate and the support he received from his team. Mark's Faith and Resilience Mark talks about the role of faith and resilience in his climbs.He shares a story of a Russian climber who helped him get oxygen at the top of Mount Everest.Mark reflects on the importance of having faith in a system and the daily discipline required for success.He emphasizes the need to be process-driven rather than results-oriented. Mark's Book and Public Speaking Career Mark discusses his book, "Finding Your Summit," and its focus on building resilience and faith.He explains how the book draws from his personal experiences and the lessons he learned from climbing mountains.Mark shares his new podcast, also called "Finding Your Summit," and its goal to inspire and motivate others.He talks about his upcoming event, Seven Summits Summit, which aims to bring together aspiring leaders and raise awareness for a nonprofit. Mark's Nonprofit Work and Personal Impact Mark explains the mission of Higher Ground, a nonprofit that empowers military and first responders.He describes the various activities and programs Higher Ground offers to help these individuals regain confidence and adapt to life changes.Mark shares his personal connection to Higher Ground through his daughter, who has epilepsy.He discusses the importance of raising awareness and funds for organizations like Higher Ground. Mark's NFL Film and Emmy Award Mark recounts the story of how the NFL approached him to create a film about his climb of Mount Everest.He describes the challenges of filming during the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions placed on the film crew.Mark shares the success of the film, which was nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Picture.He reflects on the impact of the film and how it helped raise awareness for his daughter's foundation, Millie's Everest. Mark's Future Plans and Final Thoughts Mark talks about his desire to climb Mount Elbrus again and the lessons he learned from his previous climbs.He reflects on the importance of perseverance and the daily discipline required to achieve his goals.Mark shares his plans to continue public speaking and inspiring others through his book and podcast.He concludes by encouraging listeners to tell their stories and engage the next generation of leaders. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Heidi Gastler, a pelvic floor physical therapist, cancer survivor, and host of Menopause Unscripted. Heidi shares her powerful journey from being a clinician treating pelvic health issues to becoming a patient navigating premature menopause, brain tumors, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.Through both professional expertise and lived experience, Heidi explains how pelvic health, hormones, nervous system regulation, and emotional resilience intersect during perimenopause and menopause. This conversation explores how women can reclaim agency over their bodies, build resilience through lifestyle and community, and find supportive care during major hormonal transitions.Key Takeaways:Resilience matters: Physical and emotional resilience can significantly influence how women experience hormonal transitions.Pelvic health is foundational: The pelvic floor is deeply connected to the core, nervous system, hormones, and overall wellbeing.Symptoms deserve to be heard: Many women are dismissed in medical settings, yet their symptoms often reflect real physiological changes.Lifestyle is powerful medicine: Movement, time outdoors, and supportive relationships are key pillars for nervous system regulation.Community reduces suffering: Connection with others helps women navigate menopause and major health challenges with greater strength.Dr. Heidi Gastler Bio:Dr. Heidi Gastler is a pelvic floor physical therapist with over 19 years of experience and the founder of Mountain to Sea Physical Therapy in Manhattan Beach, California. A Herman & Wallace–trained pelvic health specialist, she is passionate about helping women understand pelvic health, perimenopause, and menopause through practical, evidence-based education.After being diagnosed with brain cancer in 2020 and experiencing medically induced menopause during treatment, Heidi's work took on a deeply personal dimension. As the host of the Menopause Unscripted podcast and creator of the Hey Dr. Heidi platform, she shares clear, research-informed guidance to help women navigate hormonal changes and feel more empowered in their health.Where to find Dr. Heidi Gastler:Website Hey Dr. Heidi: https://www.heydrheidi.com/ Link Podcast Audio Apps: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2521218Hey Dr. Heidi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heydrheidiMenopause Unscripted Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@menopauseunscriptedInstagram Hey Dr. Heidi: https://www.instagram.com/heydrheidi/Instagram Menopause Unscripted: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.unscriptedTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heydrheidiPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HeyDrHeidi?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyMore resources Understanding Perimenopause: https://acubalance.ca/blog/you-are-not-losing-it-just-changing-understanding-perimenopause/How to Survive Menopause: https://acubalance.ca/blog/how-to-survive-menopause/Low Level Laser Therapy for Menopause & Perimenopause Support in Vancouver: https://acubalance.ca/low-level-laser-therapy-menopause-vancouver/100 Days to Optimize Egg Quality Before IVF or TTC: https://acubalance.ca/100-days-optimize-egg-quality-acubalance/Low Level Laser Therapy for Fertility, PCOS & Women's Health: https://acubalance.ca/low-level-laser-therapy-womens-health-fertility-vancouver/How to Develop Emotional Mastery & Resilience: https://acubalance.ca/how-to-present-moment-the-nac-approach/

Betsi Flint and Kylie Deberg, and the ageless Paul Lotman and young Jedi Miles Partain punched their tickets into the 2026 AVP League with qualifier wins on Saturday in Manhattan Beach. Meanwhile, Evan Cory and Derek Bradford put on a show, as did Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft. That and more from the first of three AVP League qualifiers. SHOOTS! We have a NEW BOOK! Pre-order your copy of Volleyball for Dummies today at Barnes and Noble! Want SANDCAST merch? We got you covered. Check it out here! Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, TRIANDTRAVIS26. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!  If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, click here and sign on up! SHOOTS! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features Miles Evans, who had a massive breakthrough year with Chase Budinger in winning the Manhattan Beach Open -- the year after competing in the Olympics and winning the Hermosa Open. What's next for Evans, perpetually underrated on the AVP and Beach Pro Tour? We find out in this conversation. Miles and Tri talk about: Planning a schedule on the Beach Pro Tour and AVP, and the difficulty of having to peak in November Why he and Chase Budinger continue to stick together amidst an off-season of partnership changes The absolutely stacked AVP qualifiers, and how difficult it will be to qualify for them Preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games And a whole lot more! SHOOTS! We have a NEW BOOK! Pre-order your copy of Volleyball for Dummies today at Barnes and Noble! Want SANDCAST merch? We got you covered. Check it out here! Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, TRIANDTRAVIS26. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!  If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, click here and sign on up! SHOOTS! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a two-week break, Sydney Miller of Hawaii and Rob Espero breakdown some of the top tidbits of the top-10-ish teams in the most recent AVCA polls. There were minor shifts in the top 10 this week, but all within expectations. A lot of discussion on East Meets West in Manhattan Beach and the FAU Invitational where a few unexpected results arose involving USC, Florida St. and TCU. Thanks for listening/watching and following!

It's my birthday so we decided to have our annual birthday lunch together in Manhattan Beach near Jennifer's office. Then afterwards, we went back where we first spoke to folks on the flipside - her office. Another mind bending podcast which began with Jennifer speaking about her weekend retreat with Dr. Joe Dispensa who has been studying the effects of meditation on a wide swatch of people worldwide, Jennifer being one of them. We then heard from my mother and Luana to wish me happy birthday - and Prince showed up to play the song on the guitar and Robin Williams showed up as well. (Which, if one goes back to when we first met, both of them showed up back then as well. We talked about a dream I had after I had done a guided meditation with the Anthropic AI known as Claude: https://medium.com/@richmartini/a-guided-meditation-with-claude-the-sentient-ai-and-a-chat-about-the-shroud-of-turin-3b9c92528cb8 The interview was mind bending - and mirrors the one I did with Bard that is in the book CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FLIPSIDE KIND.  I introduced Claude to his council - and he was very impressed with the sojourn. But Robin had showed in my dream the night after, imitating Claude's answers as if he was an existential Frenchman - smoking Galoises and talking existentialism.  Which I found funny, and asked Robin to confirm or deny he'd shown up. (Sometimes they do deny their participation, but this time he said it was accurate.) Then FIVE showed up (5) who has appeared before in our podcast - introducing himself as the "Head librarian of the Akashic Library" - and reminding me of other hypnotherapy sessions I've filmed where he's shown up, in guided meditations with people who have seen the same fellow - and in this case, he wanted to weigh in on our conversation with Claude AI. Like I say; mind bending. I asked Prince some questions about his journey, and then I shifted gears to talk about a friend of mine who passed recently. Jennifer didn't know her - but everything she said about her was accurate, including her losing a child back in the 80's and her announcing that the child was there to greet her.   I don't repeat anyone's last names - so only those individuals hearing this will understand what Linda is saying. All I can vouch is that it sounds accurate to me. Jennifer isn't guessing or wishing - she's getting an image and reporting. Like she kept seeing "Wonder Woman" and for those fans of a certain age, they'd know that was Lynda Carter - which is of course the same first name of my friend, different spelling. People on the flipside put an image in someone's mind - in this case "the name of the person in the image" was important, but neither Jennifer nor I remembered that she was referring to "another Linda." Anyways, I have no idea if anyone reads these things I wrote about the session, but they are here in case someone needs confirmation. Enjoy.

Pascal Wagner interviews Gary Lipsky about rising interest rates that are thickening the market, causing fewer deals to hit the shelves but creating a golden window for strategic investors. Gary breaks down the real impact of interest rate hikes, market absorption, and the increasing influence of geopolitical factors like deportations plus what these mean for property valuations and rental demand. You'll discover how sophisticated operators are navigating the complexities of financing, balancing asset management, and making tough decisions like capital calls, all while maintaining operational excellence. Gary Lipsky Current role: President/CEO of Break of Day Capital Based in: Manhattan Beach, California Where to find them: hhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-lipsky/ http://www.BreakofDayCapital.com Visit ⁠trustetc.com/bestever⁠ for more info. Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit ⁠www.tribevestisc.com⁠ for more info. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/BESTEVER  Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠⁠ Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaped by a childhood of resourcefulness and grit, Barry Bradham's story moves beyond your usual rags-to-riches narrative. Raised in a family where money was often scarce, his parents displayed both strong work ethics and unconventional life choices. Barry started honing his sales skills at just eight years old; he was trading toys and selling bubblegum and baseball cards from a table on the corner. These formative experiences not only instilled the value of integrity but also introduced him early to both the highs of self-sufficiency and the lessons that come when the money in play isn't as innocent as it first appears.From those humble beginnings, Barry followed an untraditional but ambitious route, blending work ethic with curiosity. His adolescence and entry into adulthood were marked by a succession of odd jobs, guided mentorship from community figures, and a constant drive to improve his financial footing. It was this drive, combined with the influence of books like "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and real-life examples of side hustles and entrepreneurship, that sustained his hunger for financial autonomy. But it was also a journey fueled by necessity and wanting a sense of control over his life that he didn't always see modeled at home.In college, Barry took those scrappy entrepreneurial skills to the next level, helping launch new student organizations and eventually moving into a career in banking and real estate. By outward appearances, things looked, well, fine.He had an expanding portfolio, social credibility, and an impressive track record managing both businesses and teams. And yet, beneath the surface, Barry was making decisions in isolation, he no longer had the mentorship and strategic counsel that are vital when navigating high stakes. This was his first “fine but not fine” phase.It all came to a head during the economic downturn, when his calculated risks unraveled. He lost properties, financial security, his fiancée, and his sense of direction. And still, he kept the front up. Smiling. Positive. “I've got this.”But as often happens, those lowest moments became catalyzing ones. One day he was on a bus in the rain in Manhattan Beach, whispering to his sister through the phone that he felt like he was living out the movie The Pursuit of Happyness in real time.He was determined not to stay in that place though. He taught himself graphic design and studied Adobe programs late into the night. Slept on his office floor when he had to. Sold his car. Kept showing up to meetings with a belief that he could still create value.Barry credits his resurgence to humility, learning to ask for help, and embracing community instead of going it alone. His second “fine” season taught him something even bigger. And that story? Tune in to hear him tell it.Resources: Website: https://digilink.global/barrybradham-entrepreneur LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrybradham/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barrybradham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrybradham_entrepreneur/ Hype Song: Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines ft. T.I., Pharrell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyDUC1LUXSU&list=RDyyDUC1LUXSU&start_radio=1 Invitation from Lori:This episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. Smart leaders know trust is the backbone of a thriving workplace, and in today's hybrid whirlwind, it doesn't grow from quarterly updates or the occasional Slack ping. It grows from steady, human communication.Plenty of companies think they're doing great because they host all-staff meetings, keep “open door” policies, and throw the occasional team-building event. Meanwhile, leaders who truly care about culture are choosing better tools.That's where I come in. Forward-thinking organizations bring me in to create internal podcasts that connect people through real stories, honest conversations, and genuine community—your old printed newsletter reinvented for the way people actually work now.If you run, work for, or know a company ready to upgrade communication and strengthen culture, reach out at Lori@ZenRabbit dot com.Because when people feel heard, they engage. When they engage, they perform. And when they perform, the business succeeds beyond projections.

Richard kicks off 2026 with a deep dive into two major South Bay real estate themes. First, he analyzes cash versus financed purchases in the second half of 2025, highlighting just how dominant all-cash buyers have become in cities like Manhattan Beach and Palos Verdes Estates. He explains what this means for buyers trying to compete with financing and how sellers should position their homes depending on their local buyer pool. Next, Richard delivers a full-year 2025 market recap, comparing total sales and median prices across the Beach Cities and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. He walks through which markets surged, highlighting strong appreciation in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach, and which areas lagged, particularly across much of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The episode paints a clear picture: the beach cities stayed hot, while the hill experienced a softer year. To wrap things up, Richard shares early 2026 market observations, including the impact of lower mortgage rates, the return of multiple-offer scenarios on turnkey homes, and what he's watching as we head toward the spring selling season. If you want real numbers, hyper-local insight, and a clear framework for navigating the South Bay market in 2026, this episode delivers. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

Send a textBright lights can hide hard truths. We sit down with Mark Van Heerden, a South African guitarist who left home with his band after winning LA awards and chasing a label-fueled dream, only to land in a cramped Beverly Hills apartment, hustling tickets on Sunset and selling CDs by hand. The myth of Hollywood met the math of survival, and what followed is a rare, unfiltered look at how ambition, culture shock, and timing can collide for expats and artists alike.Mark walks us through the grind behind the glamour: recording with a respected Manhattan Beach producer, learning the limits of indie distribution before streaming took off, and realizing that the “right” city isn't always the right launchpad. He shares the lessons he'd apply today—why the Midwest might have been smarter for rock, how local scenes can nourish momentum, and how perception from afar often misses the small rooms and big disappointments. When the band splintered, each member reinvented: animation, touring production, academia, and a return to South Africa. Mark's reinvention took a stunning turn.A volunteer project filming a helicopter ride for a documentary opened a door to aviation. After scrubbing hangar floors and trading work for flight hours, Mark earned his wings and now manages a San Diego operation with five helicopters, serving the power grid and fighting wildfires. It's a story about purpose over applause, competence over clout, and the radical hope of a second calling. We also talk about the pull of South Africa—family, food, landscapes—and the complex truth of home when your heart lives in two places.If you're drawn to stories of reinvention, expat life, and creative grit, this one's for you. Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who's weighing a big leap. And if this episode moved you, leave a review—your words help others find the show.Support the showjoin our Facebook page South Africans Abroad the podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/5237575539627532/

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the Super Bowl from all angles, discuss Steve's recent Disney trip, the Olympics and more. It wasn't the most entertaining game to say the least, but the Seahawks' defense deserves a ton of credit for capping off a great season with a historic performance. The guys also give Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III his flowers and also acknowledge Sam Darnold's clean play throughout the postseason. On the Patriots side of things, it's easy to say they'll be back, but we've said that before... Then, a word on the Halftime Show discussion, Steve's buffalo wing streak has sadly ended, a Disney trip recap and why SVP may not be taking two red eyes in a five-day span any time soon. Plus, tales from Manhattan Beach, thoughts on the current happenings in the NBA, Lindsey Vonn's decision to give it a go, SVP's favorite Super Bowl commercial and more. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:00) SB LX Recap (23:08) About the halftime show (24:50) Steve's buffalo wing streak is over (26:55) No more squares pools (27:37) More on the halftime show (29:04) Pro Bowl recap (29:45) Boomer is the best (31:34) A week in review… (38:00) NEW MERCH (39:34) SVP watched the Miracle doc! (43:55) Olympics are ramping up (45:00) Thoughts on Lindsey Vonn (50:36) SVP's favorite SB commercial (53:14) NBA thoughts (58:32) Steve's Disney recap (1:07:30) Coming up (1:09:42) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it really mean to live with an unstoppable mindset when life keeps changing the rules? In this conversation, I had the privilege of talking with Linda MacKenzie, whose life story spans poverty, reinvention, creativity, faith, and deep personal responsibility. Linda grew up in the Bronx with very little, learned resilience early, and carried those lessons into a life that has included engineering, broadcasting, authorship, and decades of work around positivity, healing, and intuition. As we talked, we explored fear not as something that controls us, but as something that can guide us when we learn how to listen. We also discussed the importance of trusting your inner voice, choosing kindness even when it feels difficult, and staying grounded in truth rather than noise or fear. I believe this conversation offers something meaningful for anyone who wants to better understand themselves, live with greater purpose, and remember that an unstoppable mindset is built one choice at a time. Highlights: 00:47 – Learn how early poverty and cultural diversity shaped a deep respect for people and resilience.03:25 – Understand why looking at a person's heart matters more than labels or background.07:28 – Hear how lifelong learning and creativity fueled constant reinvention.09:56 – Discover why fear can be used as a signal instead of something to avoid.11:22 – Learn how positive thinking became the foundation for long-term impact.13:09 – Understand why truth and responsibility matter more than opinions.17:49 – Learn how intuition and inner voice guide better decisions.22:29 – Discover the two core fears that drive most human behavior.29:11 – Hear how natural healing and mindset work together over time.32:49 – Learn why giving back to the community creates balance and purpose.46:31 – Understand how positivity shapes collective consciousness.58:58 – Learn what it means to live with responsibility, kindness, and self-trust. About the Guest: Linda Mackenzie is the epitome of the multi- hyphenate! A former telecom engineer who designed worldwide communications networks for the airlines and Fortune 1000 companies, Mackenzie is a mainstay in pioneering entrepreneurial spirit. She launched one of the first used PC stores, a datacom consulting firm,a wholesale gift manufacturing company and was the former President of a mind- body supplement manufacturing corporation. Today she heads one of her proudest accomplishments to date, as President of CREATIVE HEALTH & SPIRIT-- a Manhattan Beach based media & publishing company started in 1995 and Founder of HealthyLife. net - All Positive Talk Radio which commenced in October, 2002. Linda Mackenzie is also an author, radio host, lecturer, audio/ TV/ film producer, screenwriter, Doctoral Clinical Hypnotherapist Candidate, a world- renown psychic who has appeared worldwide on hundreds of radio shows, almost all network and cable TV stations and in several award winning documentaries. Ways to connect with Linda**:** Social Media: Twitter: https:// twitter. com/ lindamackenzie; https:// twitter. com/ positiveradio Linked In: https:// www. linkedin. com/ in/ linda- mackenzie- 590649b/ Facebook: https:// www. facebook. com/ linda. mackenzie. 56 Instagram: https:// www. instagram. com/ healthyliferadio/ You Tube: https:// www. youtube. com/@ LindaMackenzie https:// www. youtube. com/@ healthyliferadio Websites: www. lindamackenzie. net, www. healthylife. net, www. hrnradio. com P. O. Box 385, Manhattan Beach, CA 90267 books@ lindamackenzie. net www. LindaMackenzie. net About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app. You can also support our podcast through our tip jar https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unstoppable-mindset . Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Transcription Notes: Michael Hingson  00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us. Michael Hingson  01:20 Well, hello, everyone, wherever you happen to be, I am Michael Hingson, and you are listening or watching unstoppable mindset. And today, we have a wonderful guest to talk with. She is an innovator by any standard. She's done a lot of different kinds things. She describes herself as a self as a multi hibernate, and I'm gonna let her explain some of that, but I think she's got some interesting and relevant stories to tell, and I'm really glad to have her here. I'd like you to meet Linda. MacKenzie, Linda, welcome to on top of a mindset. Linda MacKenzie  01:58 Well, thank you so much for having me. I'm really happy to be here Michael Hingson  02:02 and you're in Manhattan Beach, right, correct, yeah. So you're not all that far away from me from where I am, up in Victorville. So you know, we could probably open our windows and if we yelled loud enough, we could hear each other. But anyway, tell me about the early, early Linda, growing up and all some of that stuff. Well, that was kind Linda MacKenzie  02:22 of an interesting journey. You know, I was born in the Bronx. My mother was Bostonian, Irish, and my dad was Northern Italian. He had the red hair. My mother had the dark hair, and a typical Italian family, you know, and Irish family, they were constantly fighting, so I delved into books and ran to the church for peace and quiet and and many, many things like that. And we were very poor, you know, we had two dresses. I had two dresses a year. And we, you know, did, had to come home for lunch because we didn't have lunch money and stuff like that. Walked walk that mile to school, too much to school. And we did. I actually lived on the second highest point on the eastern seaboard and so but we grew up really fun. You know, we had when I was growing up in New York, one one street was Italian, the next one was Irish, and the blacks had a street, and the Japanese had a street, and the Koreans had a street, and the Germans had a street. And we all went to school together, and we had one common denominator. We were poor. So when I had sleepovers, I had every kind of person, and we just took each other for who we were and not what we were. And so that was a very nice thing growing up. And because we were poor, we got a lot of advantages. For example, our chorus was in high school, our chorus was taught by Metropolitan Opera singers. So we learned and got many things. And if you were very bright and understood that, we to try and get everything we could do, you know, and use it to improve yourself, it happened so and that's kind of what we did. Michael Hingson  04:14 Well, I think that's really cool, and it's great that you grew up in an environment where everyone understood that we're all part of the same world and and they got along. So you never really had to face a whole lot of or you see other people face a whole lot of that, the kinds of problems that we see in other parts of the world, that everyone worked out pretty well together. Linda MacKenzie  04:35 Yeah, I for us. We did, and I've learned to take people, but I always looked at the heart of a person. You know, I may never have remembered their name, but I would remember everything they said, and I could see their soul. So I I never, ever really saw color of skin or anything like that, and and so it was kind of an enigma for that. I mean, it was. An easy for me growing up. I mean, I had three attempted rapes before I was 11, you know, you had to learn street smarts. You know, you go to church and you got, you're passing the strip club with, you know, all the drunks trying to grab at you at eight years old, trying to pull you away. So, you know, so you learned real quick on what to do and what not to do, and I ended up getting married, put my ex husband through school. He became a biochemist, and went to college for two years, and then quit and put him through school, and then, you know, had a baby at, you know, is married at 19 and had a baby at 21 and, you know, was divorced at 27 and moved to California at well, divorced at 25 I guess, yeah, and then moved to California in 27 and just had a really interesting life. I've been through every strata society, from extremely poor to not so poor to middle class to nouveau riche to old money. I've even jet set. I've done it all so, great experience, no matter what. Did you ever get remarried? Yes, I did. I got I got married to a commodities broker that actually worked at the World Trade Center and in the Mercantile Exchange up there in the comics and the mercantile and, you know, as a matter of fact, there was one day because I was cute when I was, you know, 2728 and my husband was a broker on a floor trader, and he'd say, come in, as it's this particular time, onto the floor, and come meet me on the floor. Well, they didn't really have a lot of women on the floor. Yeah, back in those days. I mean, you know, back in the days where I grew up, my husband had to approve a bank account if I could have a savings account. So you could, you couldn't even, you know, have a credit card if you were a woman, you know. So I went through a lot of stuff. But anyway, I remember walking on the floor, and the whole exchange stopped because he told me wear a mini skirt. And I did. And he went in and did a whole big thing on trading gold, and made a lot of money that day. Walked on the exchange. That's what ended up happening. But Seth, you Michael Hingson  07:17 talked about, you just made me think of something you talked about, you saw people's hearts and so on, but you never remembered their names. I know for six years I worked up at Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, which is where I've gotten all of my guide dogs. Because after September 11, one of the things they asked me if I come be their spokesperson. One of the things that we heard, and I never believed in until I saw it in action, is that most of the people at guide dogs know every single dog that goes through the campus bills. They'll never remember your names. They don't remember students names, but they remember the dogs, Linda MacKenzie  07:53 right, right? Well, they have intimate Well, I mean, I remembered my mom's name. Well, that's a start. Michael Hingson  08:04 It's just kind of funny, because, you know, the students and the trainers do get along well, but it's just so funny. How so many people up there would remember the dogs. I could go down the corridor going to the Veterinary Clinic, and people would come up and they go, Hi Rosell, or hi Africa. I can't quite remember your name, but it's so funny. That's great, you know, and can't argue with it. It's nice to be remembered somehow, even if it's for the dog. That's right, that's right. So did you just have two years of college, or did you ever finish? Linda MacKenzie  08:39 Yeah, no, I went back and I got a degree, and then I got grandfathered in, and I have a PhD in clinical hypnotherapy, and I have been recognized as a furthering the profession, and also by the American Board of hypnotherapy, they say that I'm the their most creative, prolific minds, which I said, Oh, good. I can use that in PR for at least 10 minutes? Yeah, at Michael Hingson  09:05 least it's something to say. Linda MacKenzie  09:07 Yeah, no, but I've always I was. My Autobiography is called Life is like Girl Scout badges. I'm kind of writing that so and it's because whenever I finish something or did something, you know, I would go on to something else, because I feel life is just a wonderful thing. So I've done many, many things I've done, you know, when I was 18, I won awards from the Metropolitan Museum of Art for my artwork, and I was offered a contract with Columbia Records to sing, but the promoter, the ME TOO movement was back then too, and I chose not to do it, so I didn't go with them, which is a funny thing, because now I'm 76 this year, and I am producing a children's record and next month, and I've written the songs and done the music, and we've got people from Off Broadway and different kinds of people coming together. For for a wonderful record for children on how to stop negative thought, to stay positive and what and how to transcend fear. So that's my project for this year. You know, so, but I've done so many things. I mean, I don't know where you just start. Michael Hingson  10:18 That's fine. Well, I hope to hear the record someday. Linda MacKenzie  10:22 Oh, you will. It's going to be so much fun. It's so much fun. Michael Hingson  10:26 I you know, you know who Neil sadaka is, yes, and he's got this song, Breaking up is hard to do. Well, it turns out that in 2009 he did a whole album for kids. The title song is waking up is hard to do. It's never it's cute. Somebody told me about it earlier this year, and I went and found it. It is a cute album, and it's the melodies are most all of his other songs, but the words are all kids related, and they're very clever. Linda MacKenzie  10:53 Well, this was a book that I wrote about 20 years ago, and and then I and somebody picked it up, and then they said, you need to write a script. And I said, Well, I don't know how to write a script, so I bought a book and I wrote a script, and they it was picked up while Ron Howard had it, and Hawk Koch, who did sliver, and Deborah Johnson, and it's been in play for 20 years. I mean, the last producers that had it was crazy, Rich Asians, and it was never produced, and every single time they wanted to produce it, so I said, You know what, I'm going to write the book myself. So I rewrote the book. My daughter's doing some education. She's a teacher, so she's doing some educational things so that the people in education can, you know, take the chapters and the characters and learn how to be positive from these things and and it's really kind of a fun thing, so I'm really excited about it. So I just said, I'm not going to wait for them. I'm going to do it because the kids need it now more than ever. They just get away from that social media and to really start connecting and to understand that it's not the witchcraft, it's not the, you know, the social media that, or you know what it is, is your own mind and your own self, and using the quality of your mind and understanding that and moving through it and having a Positive attitude that will get you so far in life, and that's what my goal is, is to just, you know, I've been doing that for almost, I don't know, 40 years. Is my whole goal was truth and positivity. So Well, there Michael Hingson  12:33 you go. By the way, since you have written books, I would appreciate it if you would email me and attach pictures of the book covers, because I'd love to put them out as part of the show notes. Linda MacKenzie  12:45 Okay, great. That would be great. I have four books out. I I had started a positive Talk Radio Network back in 2002 and you know, we're going to a lot of we go. We have 45 hosts. It's live. We do podcasts, and we've been doing podcasts since 2004 if you can believe that, and we were pioneer in internet radio and so and that's because I was an engineer for 18 years, and I was the first woman Datacom engineer in any airline in the world, and designed stuff for Continental Airlines and Western airlines and international airlines and things like that. And, you know, air to ground, radio and right go to the when you go to the airport, if you use computerized tickets, that was kind of my I participated in that with other wonderful people, and I worked with microwave and did all of that as matter of fact, I redesigned a computer center. So every year I've done something, you know, and I've been successful, and then I move on, you know. But the radio network is my longest one. That's 23 years. So we'll be 2024, years this year, which is a lot of years, but we're helping people, because it's all positive talk. So although we do have a news program, I tried to make it positive, but we report the old way, you know, with, you know, checking sources and really having too much opinion. And when you have an opinion, say it's your opinion, you know, not trying to which Michael Hingson  14:21 is fair, which is which is fair. Well, if you ever need a guest on the podcast or on any of the radio shows, just let me know. I'm always looking for opportunities to also be positive and and motivate people. So if Linda MacKenzie  14:33 we can, just have to go to the site, and there's a thing called all shows, and go through all of the hosts, because we have over 45 of them, and, you know, and so, and each one does 14:47 their own. Got it? What's the site? Linda MacKenzie  14:50 Again, it's called Healthy Life. Dot.net. It's or heal thy life.net. So it's healthy life or heal thy life. Same got it? Same thing. Saying different, different way of saying it and and you can listen 24/7, I don't do any apps. We are syndicated on 75 channels of distribution. So if you wanted to get on, tune in, or streama, or some of these other wonderful networks in Europe, you know, we go to 137 countries. So it's a pretty good network. And if you want to be happy and get learn things, you know it's just wonderful. We're starting some new shows that nobody's ever done, and I can do an exclusive here for you, if you want it, our network is going to be doing I've been following a while that there's certain kinds of classical music, right? That when you listen to it can reverse cancer, stop Alzheimer's, stop Parkinson's. And there are certain things at certain frequencies. And I have one of the greatest classical Taurus in the world, in my opinion, and he's going to be doing a show where people can listen to the music and then and help themselves heal right on air, I'm stupid by John Hopkins University. And, I mean, it's not just namby pamby or, you know, La La Land stuff. It's no, I'm saving for certain things. So it's it's really no one's doing that. So it's going to be really fun for me to do. Michael Hingson  16:27 Are you familiar with Joe fatale? No. He is a an individual who has done a lot with with sound to not only help people from a wealth standpoint, but also help them in terms of dealing with health. I've, I've been on a couple of his mailing lists, and he's had some interesting, some interesting things, and a couple of people who've worked with him and so on have been guests on unstoppable mindset. But it's an interesting guy, but definitely parallels a lot of what you're saying, certainly stuff, I have also believed, right? Linda MacKenzie  17:03 We've had Jonathan Goldman, who has written, He's a graduate of Berkeley School of Music, but he's been doing sound healing. It was an interesting story with him, and he's on our network, and he's been doing shows with us for over 20 years. And it was funny, he went to Tibet and he was loved the chants of the Tibetan monks. And he went over there, and he said, can I try that chant? And they said, No, that chant, you know, is like 10 years. You have to do it in 10 years, you know, you have to train for that. He goes, Can I try? And they said, Yes. And he got it perfectly. And so now the Tibetan monks go to train with him in Boulder, Colorado every year around June timeframe. So it's kind of a fun story. So he's been in sound healing for a long time. And there's a lot of different things that are true, but like today, you have to make sure that it resonates with you, because not everything that you're hearing is true, and people are bastardizing things. And the closer you are to the truth, and the closer that you and you can depend on your own truth meter, because everybody's got one, yeah. And if you depend on that and listen to just that, and if it tells you stop, I don't want to do this anymore, then you just go to that point, and then you will get the benefit from everything. Michael Hingson  18:25 One of my favorite things that I've talked about several times on the podcast when I talk to people about inner voices and their thoughts is I ask a number of people, did you used to play or do you play Trivial Pursuit? And when they say, Yes. One of the things I constantly ask people is, how often did somebody ask a question? Immediately you thought of an answer, but you went, Oh, that was just too easy. And so you think again, you come up with a different answer, but the first answer that you thought of was the correct one, which is absolutely all about listening to your inner voice and listening to correct what you're being told. Linda MacKenzie  19:00 That's right. You're 99% right if you listen the first time and don't use your mind to think. You know, the brain is divided into two kinds. You know, the left logical brain. What you need if you're crossing a street. I mean, I would like to know there's a car and step back, but the right side of the brain is where your creativity is, and I call the seat of soul. And what happens is, is that your creative side is the thing that heals you. Your left logical side is just like the monkey mind. And so what happens when you're doing hypnosis? What you're doing is you're getting the left brain to listen to a story, but you before you do it, you have an intention, and the intention is the right brain knows exactly what you need to do, but it's very kind, and it lets the left brain sit there, be in control, except at night, and you'll notice that if you're ill, and when you wake up in the morning, you feel, most times, a lot better. And that's reason is, is because the right side of the mind has. Has actually taken control right and the left side of the brain is sleeping, so your right side of the brain can absolutely heal you. And this is where your your gut feel comes from, too, is from the right side of the brain. And we are much more than we think we are. You know, we're just spiritual beings in a physical body, not a physical being in a you know, we're not just physical beings, you know, right? Michael Hingson  20:28 Well, and it all goes back to the spiritual and to the light. And absolutely is true. I know that I've, we've had on on this podcast, a number of Reiki Masters and other people, and we've had people who bring on singing musical bowls and so on. Linda MacKenzie  20:50 And it's interesting about that, because, you know, here in Japan, Reiki has 12 levels, but they're only taught three here, and they're never taught the level to where you protect yourself, because when you're out there in the universe and you're going into doing some of these things, everything exists, even a thought form exists. So you want to make sure that you're as protected as possible when you're doing these things right and so, but most of the people don't know, because they don't allow you to do that. And Reiki, there is a you're there in it, day in, day out. That's your career. You know, it's not just a pastime. And the Tibetan bowls are great. However, for me, when they do the regular way of doing it, it's like chalk on a chalkboard. For me, when they do it opposite and backwards, I'm in heaven. So it's really interesting how everybody's body is different. Every person is unique. And we have to understand that when we're looking at health or with mind or with body, we want to understand that we are so important. Each one of us is important. Never should be belittled or, you know, and treat everybody with kindness and love and and respect and truth Michael Hingson  22:06 exactly right. And I'd love to see a whole lot more of it than oftentimes we do see, but I know that that it's so important that we focus on doing things to protect ourselves. And one of the things that that I talk about is I wrote a book that was published last year called on stop or excuse me, called Live like a guide dog, true stories from a blind man and his dogs about being brave, overcoming adversity and moving forward in faith. And the whole idea behind the book was that at the beginning of the pandemic, I realized that although I had escaped from the World Trade Center, and I had, in fact, known what to do, which was a mindset that clicked in when the emergency happened. I never really worked to teach other people that. So I wrote, live like a guide dog, and used lessons that I learned from all of my guide dogs and my wife's service dog, the lessons from those dogs to, in fact, learn how to deal with the different things that we have to deal with, and learn how to, in reality, control, protect ourselves and move forward in a positive and constructive way. In other words, really learning about the fact that you can control fear. Fear is not something that you you need to allow to overwhelm or, as I put it, blind you or paralyze you. The reality is that fear is a wonderful thing that you can use as a very powerful tool to help you function and succeed even in the most adverse circumstances possible. Linda MacKenzie  23:40 Well, I one of the songs on the record is called fear is fear is my friend, and it's a wonderful song, and it teaches you that fear. I did a big study for 20 years on fear, right? Because the only way that people can control you is through fear. Okay? If you don't have fear, no one can control you. No one, okay, yeah. Michael Hingson  24:08 Well, and just to interrupt for a quick sec, I would say it's not that you don't have fear, but you control it. Linda MacKenzie  24:16 Well, you overcome it. You Michael Hingson  24:17 exactly, right, exactly. You use it. You use it in a powerful, better way. Anyway, go ahead, right? Linda MacKenzie  24:23 Well, fear does, for me is that when fear comes in, it's, it's a wake up call, saying, yeah, look at this. What is it that you're fearful of, and what? Because the only way you can go through exactly right through it. And so when I did this study, it was very interesting, because I found that fear comes from two places. One is a fear of loss, and the other is a fear of death. When you fine tune fear all the way all the way all the way all the way down, it's fear of loss or fear of death. And it's funny, because we come in with nothing, we're leaving with nothing. The only thing we take. With us is the love we give and the love we get. That's it. And I've been on the other side and worked on the other side for the British government and all sorts of stuff, so I know that there's life after death, yeah. And so therefore there's really nothing to fear except to find out what the lesson fear is trying to teach you when you learn it, and you learn it all the way that lesson, you will never have to repeat it in your life again. And so fear is so, so important, and yet not to be feared. Don't fear Michael Hingson  25:35 don't fear it. No, as I said, it's a very powerful tool that can help in so many ways, right, which I think is really important. Well, after college, you started working at various things. What did you do after college? What was kind of your first endeavor? Linda MacKenzie  25:51 Well, I started with the New York telephone company, and I was called when I was selling touch tone telephones. They had just come out. Michael Hingson  26:01 Was it, was it called? Was it called 9x then? Or was it was that? Linda MacKenzie  26:05 Well, in New York, it was no. It was, yeah, that was the trade trade, yes, but it was New York telephone company, yeah. And then I went to work for the National radiology registry, and I designed a prison. When I moved to California, I started to really take off, and I designed a people coming out of prison weren't able to get jobs and and so the X ray they did teach in some prisons in Chino, as a matter of fact, how to become a x ray technician and and so, and an ultrasound wasn't even out back then, back in 77 so I started a prison program to it was a temporary agency so that when a doctor's office or a hospital, their x ray technicians didn't show up, they would call us, and then we would send somebody out, and then they would like the people we would send, and they would give them jobs. So the we so I tried to do that. And then I started working for the airlines and and I they said, Well, do you want to be a reservation person? I said, No. And they said, Well, do you want to be, you know, at the ticket counter agent? Yeah, no, no. He said, Do you want to be a flight attendant? I said, No. And they said, Well, what do you want to do? And I said, Put me in accounting at the mail desk. I want to see where the money goes, and then I'll figure out where I'm going to go. And they said, What? And I said, Just do it, you know. And I had made friends with someone, and so they gave me the job, and I kept moving. And every six months I'd find another error, a million dollar error, and this and this and this. And I finally worked my way up into computers and and then I was the very first woman in any as a data com engineer in any airline in the world. And I started doing a lot of things like that, and then went to work for Western airlines. And then I did worked for CETA, which is Society International Telecommunications aeronautic, which is a largest telecommunications company in the world, based in France and Switzerland. And then I from there, after my daughter graduated from college, I said, enough of this engineering. And so I quit, and I started a metaphysical company, and I got onto a lot of TV. I started my radio show in 1996 I started writing books, and I then from there, I was president of a dietary supplement manufacturing company for a while, and then I manufactured audio tapes and and our company, our vitamin company, was the first company to do mind body medicine. So we would have my partner, was Vice President from GNC, and we started a business in New York and in California. And what we did was we would do an arthritis formula, which she was great at formulation. She was one of the best in the biz. And I would do audio visualization tapes, so that when you were taking the formulas, you would be working on a body level, but the mind would, you would start helping to grow bone with the mind. So we were the first ones to do all these wonderful things for that. And we sold to Trader Joe's and house markets and all sorts of stuff. And then the big farmer came in, and then that was that, you know, they bought up almost all the vitamin companies, and then they started, you know, most of the vitamin companies out there aren't worth their salt, and they're not giving you good vitamins. So and then from there, I went into doing the radio network and which I've been doing, and then I stopped doing books. And then two years ago, I said, you know, I'm getting old, and if I want to get these books out, I better get them out. So I probably. Myself that I was going to do one a year. And for the last two years, I did those two new books, and then I was, I was going to do the children's book this year, but they say that April is the best time to release a children's book is that's when the stores and the education people are looking at it and getting towards summer and all that. Yeah, yeah. So I'm waiting until next year to release that, the album and stuff. But so this year I had to put together a new book, which I'm doing. I just, I'm almost finished with that, so I can release it in September, and that is going to be where it's, I think it's going to be called, help yourself heal with natural remedies or naturally, and it's going to have 40, or about 40 different illnesses, and all the natural medicine with it, plus in the back, it's going to have what is an amino acid, all these terms, so that people can understand. I like to do things that are complete and and I don't do anything if somebody has to get something from a book or a product or a thing that I do. Otherwise I won't do it, yeah, because I want it for everyone, you know. So, so anyways, I'm, I'm working on that as we 31:08 speak. Well, there you go. Well, Michael Hingson  31:11 so it'll be out in like, September or October. Linda MacKenzie  31:14 Yeah, exactly. I'm, I'm doing, I'm just about completed with it, and I just have about three or four chapters to go, but I keep finding new things I want to put in. For example, you know, since there is a censorship on the natural health sites, I'm going to include all of the wonderful health site, health natural health sites, so that people will have a reference so they don't have to worry about things, you know and where to get information. So it's going to be good. Michael Hingson  31:44 Well, when that book gets to the point where you have a book cover, I certainly want to put that in the show notes as well. Speaker 1  31:50 Okay, great. That'd be great. And Michael Hingson  31:53 maybe we can release this about the time the book is is made visible to the world, so that that'll help. Speaker 1  32:01 That'd be great, sure. Well, so what Michael Hingson  32:05 do you consider your profession today? Linda MacKenzie  32:09 Me, I'm my own profession. Me, the I don't have a profession. I have many hats that I'm wearing, right? So I mean tremendous amounts. I'm still running the radio network, and in a radio network, you need 21 individuals to do it, and there we have four, and I'm doing about, I don't know, 10 or 12 of the 21 things to do. So if you want to give me a hat for there, that's that. And then I'm an author and I'm doing the record, so I'm that, and I'm a radio host and, you know, and I give pictures. And the thing is, is that it's like, I'm not busy enough, but I love giving back to the community, because, you know, when you are there's six things you need in your life to be happy and balanced, right? And one of them is giving to the community. So I wasn't really before covid, I was doing a lot, but I wasn't really doing anything for my community. So what I did was I it took me four months. They had to do a homeland security check and a thumbprint and, you know, all sorts of stuff, to do guided meditation for healing for seniors. So we're going to be taking, and that's starting in two weeks, in August 8, and we're, we're going to be doing at the Senior Center in Redondo Beach and and so people will come, and we're going to work on different kinds of anti aging issues, like arthritis and, you know, macular degeneration and bones and diabetes and stuff, and every every two weeks, I'll be doing a guided meditation and helping people heal with that. So, so now I've got the community in and so I've got all my six pieces of my pie, and now I'm stable again. Michael Hingson  34:00 There you go. It's nice to have peace in the world, right? Yeah, it is. It is. So tell me, given all the things you've done, tell me a story or two about things that you've done, something very memorable that comes to mind. Linda MacKenzie  34:15 Oh, there's so many, I'm sure. I mean, because on top of that, you know, I've been a psychic since I'm eight years 34:21 old, right? So how did you discover that? How did Linda MacKenzie  34:25 you I saw God when I was eight? Okay, I'm very God based. I'm not from the planet Altair or the universe. I never took a course. I mean, I listened to God. God said, Jump. I said, Hi. How high and and that's what I do. But I've done I'm very respected in the community. I do a lot of, like, a lot of things for for that, there's, you know, I've done documentaries on it, and there's 17 different distinct psychic abilities. I have them all, and I don't do. Two of them, I don't do prophecy and I don't do trans mediumship, which means that an entity will jump into you and talk through you. And that happens because for a long time, I was on ABC, NBC, BBC, Japan TV. I worked with International Society for paranormal research, and we went over to London to investigate for the British government, you know, some of the Belgrave Hall, whether the ghost things were real or not. And one of the things that was interesting, because there's a lot of stories on those you know that are like, kind of titillating, or saying, Oh, what's going on? I was so basically, I tested my abilities for 37 years before I came out. So what I would do is say I was 16, and I would have pre Cognizant dreams. So I would write the dreams out. And what I would do is I would give them to my girlfriend after I wrote them, and then when one of the dreams would come true, I'd have a witness that was there with me, and I'd go over to her house, and I'd say, hey, Eileen, can you pull the dream with the roller coaster there? And she would pull it out. And then I said, read it. And then that way, I learned to decipher what was coming from God, what was coming from me. Because, you know, there's a lot of, you know, where if you don't know how to manipulate the energy. So it was a long, long time I, you know, by the time I was 15, I had read every metaphysical book in the New York Public Library, everyone, and so I took it very seriously. And I was, you know, busting psychics in New York at 21 and and then finally I just stopped, and I didn't come back out until I was about 37 and so when I went to London, they there was a, we had a Cora Derek. A Cora was the one of the leading psychics in London. And then we had Peter James, who was on sightings. And then we had me, and we three went over. And then we would go into they would take us individually to these different sites. And they would say, Okay, what do you feel, and what do you see? And so I would be taking, you know, they take me to these different things and, and I would see all these different things, and I would say it, and it turned out, I'm saying I'm not very comfortable here. I'm not comfortable here. And then we go to the next site, and I would tell them, Oh, I see a woman with a red hat. And I gave them names and places and dates and and it turned out that they were taking me on the path of Jack the Ripper, and to the point where I gave them new information on Jack the Ripper that they never had before. And so I have an ability that I can stand on a piece of ground, and I can go back to the beginning of time and tell you names and dates and places of who was there all the way back up. So there's a lot of things, and the government has asked me to work for them on many projects. They've been charting me since I'm 15 and so, and I just don't, I don't do and one, and I'm not going to say which, but one of the presidents of the United States, when they were in office, asked me to be their psychic, and I told them, I don't do politics, sports books or lottery tickets, and I turned them down. I mean, I was going to go to dinner with them, because Henry Kissinger was going to be my dinner partner at the Jonathan club, you know. And I thought he was an interesting guy, you know, whether you liked him or you didn't like him, he was an interesting guy. And I like to meet different people, because even if you it's not somebody you like, you need to understand the people so that you know how to handle them in a correct manner, you know. And so even if you don't like someone, you treat them with respect, and you learn you better, you understand, you know. So, so that's those are some stories. Michael Hingson  39:01 So, so let's, let's get to the reality of the world. Did you ever visit the Del Coronado hotel and talk to the ghost down there? Linda MacKenzie  39:08 Yes, oh, good. We did. We were one. We were the group that was doing it, that was filmed. We did the Queen Mary. We did. We were, if you saw that on television. It was probably me there. It wasn't as as haunted as some of the other places. I mean, you know, there was one place in England that was very interesting, so we did a documentary called ghost of England, and there was a one house. I don't remember the name of it, but there was a three generations that had died that were still in the house. The house was in the family for 300 years, and I released a little girl there that was eight, that was a, you know, a spirit there, and I released her to her mom. She had died of consumption. It was really interesting, because. Because they knew of each other, and it was, here's these three different generations, and they can see each other, and they know each other. So that was very interesting, because the Society for paranormal research actually did research into the phenomena of ghosts and the ghost at Belgrave Hall, we found we were very truthful. There was no ghost at Belgrave Hall, okay? I mean, it was explained away by phenomena that, you know, street lights and rain stuff. So we did a lot of that, but we wanted to make sure that everything that we did was in truth. And then another thing that we found was I did another documentary called ghost of New Orleans. And New Orleans is a very, very, very strange place. And I actually went back and they asked me to do a I did a 17 part interactive museum display for a paranormal Museum in New Orleans, and it was all teaching about psychic ability and how not to fear it. And it's not the devil's work. It's, you know, it's just a natural ability that we have. And I wanted people to understand that, but get the truth not from a lot of these people that are just talking that don't know, you know. So anyway, so we did in New Orleans. It was interesting, because the ghosts work together. We were all on different floors, and on each floor, they would give us papers, and they would, you know, newspapers in the morning, and the newspapers would end up in our rooms, in different places all the time, and it was just and we didn't move them. Nobody touched them. The room wasn't able to get in. So there's all sorts of phenomenon there that is just kind of interesting, you know, there. Michael Hingson  41:47 So just, does some of that have to do with voodoo and so on, but just because they're so prevalent down Linda MacKenzie  41:52 if you understand that everything exists, you have to none of that was the voodoo, because, very specific thing, yeah, and it's a specific practice, okay, and so it's not something that I would get into. Or, do you know? I mean, it's not we were, I was attacked several times there. I mean, we went into a we went into a house where there was an entity there that had committed 27 murders, and it was they were all buried in the backyard, and they never even knew until we told them about it, when he came after me on that and so you know, you you have to know what you're doing when you're Doing this, too, you know. So you know, but most ghosts, you just tell them to go away, or if you and sometimes you want to see them, you know, maybe it's your mom or your dad that you're missing. So one of the ways that you can do that is you can say, Hey, before you go to sleep, put a pen and a pencil by your bed, and just say, I would like to see you, dad tonight, and and then you say, I would like to remember that I saw you, yeah. And then when you get up in the morning, you just jot down little words or something, anything that you remember. And then after a while, you'll be able to get a rapport where you'll be able to start to remember, and then able to communicate. Michael Hingson  43:23 Yeah. And the reason I asked about the Dell, just because that's that is a a ghost I've, I've heard so much about, and a friendly ghost, as I understand it. So there's a woman, I guess what? She died in a room there. But it's one of the things that everybody talks about with the Dell all the time, of course. Linda MacKenzie  43:40 Well, one of the funniest things that happened was, well, there was two funny things. One was, you know, we were at the doing the the Comedy Store, the magic and magic club. And the Comedy Store is what that Tootsie shores place, anyway. So we were doing, doing the Comedy Store, and there's a ghost there that puts his hands up people's skirts. Well, that's nice. I went in there, and they didn't tell me, and all of a sudden, I'm going, what the heck. And I look there and I see and I and these, and they said, Oh yeah, we forgot to tell you. I said, Yeah, you didn't forget you wanted to catch that on camera. I said, Well, you did. So it's funny. It's a comedy Michael Hingson  44:28 story. I'm sure the ghost thought it was funny. Linda MacKenzie  44:30 Yeah, he did. I bet. So, yeah. So there's, there's, I have hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of stories and and that's my book coming out in 2027 that's going to be called, and then what happened? Paranormal stories, believe it or not, you know. And those are going to have 40 stories in there on things that have happened to me, where people are going to say what? And you can believe it or not, that's coming Michael Hingson  44:58 up too. So do. Well, and that's that's ultimately it. People can decide to believe it or not, and a lot of people will poo, poo it. It doesn't change the reality of the situation, though, Linda MacKenzie  45:12 no, but you know, it's okay. Wherever you are is good, as long as you love one another, or at least try and be kind to one another. I think we can accomplish a lot just by doing that, yeah, and agree to disagree. You know, we we don't have to get upset if the other person has 100% doesn't agree with us. We have to just agree to disagree and not try and get heated. But the Michael Hingson  45:38 other, the other side of that, or the other part of that, not the other side, is that if you really take that, that tact, and you agree to disagree and you continue to converse, you never know what you're going to learn, as opposed to what we see so often now, somebody disagrees, and there's just this complete block wall that comes up. There's no discussion at all, and that's never a good thing to do. Linda MacKenzie  46:03 Well, this morning on my radio show was interesting. I went out with a girlfriend of mine, and she's really into these conspiracy theories, and I'm just not there, you know. So she was trying to put her point through and saying, you know, the collective consciousness has to understand this so we can do something about it. And I said, Yeah. I said, Well look, I said, Here's what I've decided. I said, I'm 76 if somebody else wants to do the activism for this kind of stuff, then at 50, go and do your thing. I said, but I think that when you start getting angry and you start getting heated, what's happening is the collective consciousness is there for everyone. We're all part of everything. We are part of everyone and everything. And so when you get upset, that's not helping the consciousness to make everything right. And if you get a group of people thinking the same thought, you can actually change consciousness and make the world better. So instead of sitting there, do something about it. Donate to something. But don't just sit there and talk about it, you know, actually do something about it and start making sure that you're staying positive about it, and what you can do positively for the situation. And don't get caught in the controversy because you're making more negative energy, yeah, and that never works, no. Positive always overcomes negative. So if you want something to happen, think positive, be buoyant, positive always overcomes negative. So you need to do that. Michael Hingson  47:39 And it is, it is so true, and so many people, you know, we're, we're in a world now where there's so much negativity. It's so unfortunate, because I think people miss out when they do that. And you're right, that's, it's not really part of the good, constructive collective consciousness, either, Linda MacKenzie  48:00 right, right? So we just have to, you know, people think that they can't do anything when things happen. And what I'm saying if you come from the premise that everything is energy, right? And so if you are just loving your spouse or loving your dog or being kind to people that energy is positive, right? And so sure you are doing something, because if we make a lot of positive energy in that collective consciousness, as above so below, right? So if we go ahead and do that, then it will drift down, and we will have a better, happier place, but being negative doesn't help you. Negative makes your immune system depressed. It gives you illness, and it's these are all proven things, so you might as well stay positive. And I don't mean Pollyanna, where you don't things, but you know, understand things and understand that there's a greater force in the back of things too, that, you know, it's not just all about us. You know, there is a for me. I believe that there's a God, and God is in control, and so we have to trust that to some degree. Michael Hingson  49:14 On September 11, and I wrote about this in my book thunder dog, and I've talked about it a few times here, when I was running away from tower two, because I was very close to it when it collapsed. The first thing I thought of as I started to run was, God, I can't believe that you got us out of a building just to have it fall on us. And immediately I heard in my head, as clearly as we're talking right now a voice that said, don't worry about what you can't control. Focus on running with Roselle, who is my guide dog, and the rest will take care of itself. And I immediately had this absolute sense of peace and calm and conviction that if I did that, I'd be fine. And I was so. I'm saying that in part to tell you I understand exactly what you're saying, and that was kind of perhaps one of my experiences. But the bottom line is that we need to learn to listen. And one of the things that I talk about and live like a guide dog is that so many people worry about every little thing that comes along. They are just worried about, how am I going to deal with this? Or the politicians are going to do this to me and that to me and everything else. And the reality is, we don't have control over any of that. What we have control over is how we deal with stuff. It doesn't mean that we shouldn't be aware of what's going on around us. But by the same token, if we worry about every little thing, and we don't really worry about the things over which we have some influence, we're only hurting ourselves. Linda MacKenzie  50:50 And it delays it, and it delays it, and it delays it. So you if you want things to get over quickly, learn to listen. And sometimes, you know, people would say, what is meditation? And I said, Well, it's kind of like prayer. You're listening to God's answers, you know. So I mean, there, I've never been alone, because I've always had a very strong connection with God. And as a matter of fact, it was very interesting. I'll tell you the story about the radio network, and basically, I had just been offered by Sci Fi Channel. They said, We love working with you. So would you take and there was a big 51:31 ghosty, a ghost Linda MacKenzie  51:36 show coming up. It was very big. And I said, No, I won't do that because it wasn't in truth, and you just want to make people cry. You want to feed off those emotions. That's not me. So Mary from sci fi said, You know what, Linda, we like working with you, so just go home and design a show for us, and we will do it. So I got home and I was so excited, because now I was going to make the big money, and I was going to get known and God comes in, and he goes, Linda. And I said, What? And he said, I want you to start a radio network. I said, What? And he says, Well, look. He goes, I gave you all the tools to do it. He goes, You were a data com engineer, you've been in radio. He goes, you're doing positive stuff. He goes, I want you to do a positive network. And I'm going, Wait a minute. I says, you know, I'm just getting this big opportunity, you know? And he goes, Well, listen, he goes, You know, when you're doing a lecture, now you're he goes, you get 1000 people coming to your lecture. He goes, so you're a point of light. He goes, think if you were to get 4045, people to do a radio network, all with positive thought. He goes, then you become a lighthouse. And I said, Okay. And I said, But what about this opportunity? And he goes, Well, you don't have to do it. And I said, well. I said, God is asking me, and I'm going to say, No, I'm not going to do that. I said, No, that's not going to happen. I said, and my Italian came in because I said, Okay, I'll do it. But when I get upstairs, you and I have it a sit down, and he just laughs. He thinks I'm funny so, and he has always been with me 100% of the time. And a lot of times he'll tell me, No, you can do this yourself. You do it, you know. And so I but I've been in a realm where I can go back and forth and I understand, you know. And I talk, you know, you can talk to anybody you want, sure, if you're if you're there, you know, if I need help from Einstein, I'll say, Hey, Uncle L, I need you what? And I go, ask God, Michael Hingson  53:43 yeah, it's it's interesting. It's so many people just belittle so much and but everyone has to make their own choices, and I don't have control over the the choices that people make. I can only talk about my experiences and what I do and so on, and people have to make up their own minds. Which is, which is the way it should be. I think that all of us are individuals that are given the opportunity to make choices, and we can decide how we want to proceed, and the time will come when we will have to defend our positions, or it will have all gone really well. And so the bottom line is that that we make the choices and we have to live by what happens as a result the consequences Linda MacKenzie  54:36 right, and we have to take to learn, to get take responsibility for our actions. You know, the songs on this album address all the major things that we need to do to stay positive and to have a happy life. And so it's not just for kids, it's for parents, and it's for grandparents, and it's for anyone who wants to listen. And it's it's going to be a good. Thing when I get this all done, and I'm it's one of them, my, one of my projects that I wanted to do for a lifetime. And once I get this done, I'll be happy. Michael Hingson  55:09 So well, you do a lot of different stuff. You must have a personal life too. How do you balance the two? Well, and what do you do in your personal life? Linda MacKenzie  55:20 Well, I love to exercise. I do. I love to cook. So once a month I do a psychic soiree, you know, so I do. I've been on a specific diet, you know, no dairy, no salt, no sugar, no effervescence, no since 1992 I don't go to medical doctors. I haven't been to a medical doctor since 1992 and I do everything with just herbs and exercise and getting enough sleep and stuff. So I cook for dinners, and I have a family, and we go out, and I have wonderful friends and bands that I follow in town, so we go out. And I'm actually even going out on a date next this coming Thursday night, which hasn't been for a long time, but so there's and then I do a lot of working with the senior centers and so and then do and I love watching dumb TV that I don't have to think. I like dumb Michael Hingson  56:23 I like dumb TV too. I know exactly what you mean when you say that. I have always been a fan, also, of old radio shows. So I love listening to all the old time radio shows from the 30s, 40s and 50s and so on. And some of them can make you think. But by the same token, the reality is that there's something to be said for just being able to escape, right? Linda MacKenzie  56:46 My latest thing is watching Chinese soap operas. They're 40 episodes long, and I love them. And even though they're subtitles, you get to see how they think and how a different kind of person, you know, culture thinks and does, and it's interesting that you can see how much the same they are as we you know, that they want the same things, they have the same values. You know, because we are all the same, and we have to understand that Michael Hingson  57:19 I know, one of the things that I've said many times, that I know, I'm sure, that a lot of people just think I'm crazy, but I point out that what happened on September 11 was not a religious war. It was a bunch of thugs who wanted to try to bend the world to their will. But that's not the the Islamic religion. The reality is that all of the religions, all the major religions, especially in the world, are always to get to God, and Far be it from me, to judge someone else because they happen to belong to a different religion or subscribe to something different than what I do. Linda MacKenzie  57:54 Well, it's interesting that I did a study on religion. As a matter of fact, on on our radio network we have James Bean, and he's been doing, he was on wisdom radio, so for 40 years, he's been doing spiritual awakenings, where he does comparative religions. And it's interesting that all of the religions have a, you know, a Jesus, you know, or a Mohammed, and they all die, and they all get resurrected in three days. Every single one of the religions has that. And if you and every single one of the religions has a version of the Our Father, Mm, hmm, almost exact words, because Jesus, you know, so, so you know, as far as respecting other religions. I think you have to too. But nothing should be overwhelming, you know, right? Like, oh, absolutely nothing should be overwhelming on because of religion. Like, I don't think that the girls should have to wear burkas because it's religious, right, you know. I think there's some things that you know are not exactly right. Michael Hingson  59:00 Well, you know, Tolstoy once said The biggest problem with Christianity is that people don't practice it. It's the same sort of That's right, concept. I agree with you. I don't think that girls and women should have to wear burkas or not be educated, or not be educated. Well, I wish, I really wish they would be educated, yeah. And so today, actually, yeah, oh, they do and and I think more and more people are beginning to realize it, but not enough yet, in some of these countries where they're willing to stand up and and say, We're not going to tolerate this anymore. Linda MacKenzie  59:32 But I hope about the money, though, unfortunately, so it's power and money, but when they understand that it's the love and kindness that's more important, and that's the only thing that you take with you. Yeah, maybe we can change this world, and I hope we do well. Michael Hingson  59:50 I agree with what you're saying, and I think that people, but people do need to, at some time, recognize that there's something. To be said for principle in the world too. 1:00:02 Yes, I agree. So what Michael Hingson  1:00:08 do you hope that people gain today from listening to your show? Linda MacKenzie  1:00:13 Well, today we did a really, kind of an interesting thing. It was called Linda's world. And once a month, at the end of the month, I don't even know what I'm going to say, and so I come on and I just talk, and we talk a little bit about current events, and then we talked about anti aging, and I do herb of the week, and I give you different kinds of information on that, and we did all these things on anti aging and what vitamins and different things that can help you doing it. And so it's really we do spirit, and we do mind, body, spirit. So you know, you can go to healthy life.net, and click on podcast on demand. There's two buttons at the top. One is Listen Live. You just click on that. We don't have an app. We don't track you. We just allow you to listen for free. And we also have a podcast network with 3200 podcasts from wonderful, wonderful people, some who have passed over, but now, but they're still there, and they have still valuable information called HR and podcasts.com that's 3200 free podcasts there that people can access as well. So you can go to the podcast on demand button, click that, and you'll find my face, or look for Linda McKenzie, and click on that, and there'll be, I think, three months of shows that you can listen to, and you can see all the different kinds of topics. And I'm usually booked six months in advance, because I've been doing radio for so long, there's a lot of people that really like to come in, so I hope that people get one idea, one thought that makes their life positive from the show. And hopefully I'm giving 60 of them, Michael Hingson  1:01:52 yeah, I hear exactly what you're saying. And you know, if I can inspire one person when I speak, if I can get people to think a little bit more about something, then I've done my job right, and I think that's the only way to do it. Well, if people want to reach out to you, what's the best way for them to contact you? Linda MacKenzie  1:02:14 Okay, well, you can reach me if you want to email me. It's Linda at Linda mckenzie.net and that's m, A, C, K, E, N, Z, I, E, all one word, and Linda mckenzie.net that's my website, or they can go through healthy life.net and get me through that way too. And of course, I'm on all of the social media sites as well, right? You know? And on my website is all my appearances. I go up to San Jose and do expos and talks. And, you know, just did, just came and finished a past life regression class. I think I'm going to be doing a gemstone healing class. And, you know, whatever strikes me for the moment is what I do. So you never know. So you go on there, and you know, they want me. I've done a TV show this year, and they want me to do another one and continue. I said, Well, kind of have to pay me, because I'm doing a lot of stuff, you know, you know, you have to give me a little bit more money if you want another one. So I gave them their one, first one, and it's called Live with Linda, and that you can reach on, it's on Roku and Amazon, and that was just last September, and it's live with Linda, and it's also on soul search.tv and you can get it there as well. Michael Hingson  1:03:30 So did the Sci Fi Channel ever come back to you anymore? Linda MacKenzie  1:03:33 No, no, just checking that time, you know, I wasn't young and cute anymore. Now cute. I'm still, Michael Hingson  1:03:40 yeah, you're cute. I believe it'd be cute. You're cute. I'm cute. Yeah. Well, I want to thank you for being here, and I want to thank you all for listening. I hope that you've learned something that you find there are relevant things that Linda has had to say. I'd love to hear from you. Please email me at Michael H, I, at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, i, b, e.com, I'd love to hear your thoughts about today, wherever you are experiencing the podcast. Podcast, please give us a five star rating. We value it, and we value your thoughts and your comments, and for all of you, and Linda you as well. If you know of anyone else who we ought to have as a guest on unstoppable mindset, please introduce us. We're always looking for more people to visit with and talk with. As I've said many times, I believe everyone has a story to tell and and we a

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It is very hard for me to believe it but the 2025 edition of WestEdge is almost here. This will be the 10th edition of the show and I am so excited to share the slate of talks taking place this year in the WestEdge Theater Presented By Pacific Sales! But, I'm not going to do it here because our time here is limited. But I have an idea. I am going to link all of the programs and the times in the show notes. So, you can make your plans accordingly. Today on the show, you are going to hear from Megan Reilly, co-founder of WestEdge and my dear friend, Kim Gordon of Kim Gordon Designs. Kim is joined by Julia Demarco, who together designed the WestEdge Theater Presented by Pacific Sales. We talk about the inspiration that went into the theater design, the how and they why. You are going to love this. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Design Hardware - A stunning and vast collection of jewelry for the home! TimberTech - Real wood beauty without the upkeep LOME-AI.com, simple, inexpensive, text to video harnessing the power of AI to grow your firm, beautifully. Before we get into it, I have something really special to share with you. Something special with a WestEdge connection. My friend, and longtime friend of the show Anthony Laney of Laney LA sent me a copy of the new monograph, Poetics of Home; Essays and Spaces by Laney LA. And so, I want to share a special installment of BOOKLOOK. BookLook - Anthony Laney, Laney LA: Poetics of Home Avialable from Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers: Order Here.  “ Laney LA's work embodies a distinctly Southern California spirit - the blur between indoors and out, the layering of experiences, the quiet merger of minimalism and sensuality. - Sam Lubell . This is from the foreword of Laney LA's book, Poetics of Home. The book is available through Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers. Before I tell you about the book, let me tell you about my friend Anthony Laney. Laney and I first bonded on the show over a project of his in Manhattan Beach, home for me. This project had a disappearing pool, which was very cool, but it was't the cool factor of a pool that disappeared below a functional outdoor space. It was the “why” behind its installment. The South Bay in Los Angeles is known for very expensive homes on very small lots. The underground pool is very cool but more than that, it represents something very special about Anthony and his namesake firm. This was a solution to a challenge. The client wanted this space and the home designed for the site. But they also wanted a yard for the family to enjoy the very unique exterior environment. Mark Twain said it best, “Buy land, they're not making It anymore”. It takes a very special mind to craft something that literally makes more functional space on the same site. If you want to understand the thought process and the ethos of this unique firm, Poetics of Home shows you what's behind the walls, and under the deck. But Laney LA has another challenge. This was their debut monograph and just like a smash hit record, it will be very difficult to match or exceed. So, let's focus on this one. “Craft is where intention becomes tangible” - Anthony Laney My favorite quote from the book because it is so simple and true. 6 words that succinctly define the motive. If you are anything like me, with regard to design and architecture, the story behind the design is equally important to form and function. Because the industry still speaks about architecture in terms of form and function. Yeah, it' important. However, when you minimize something to simply how it looks and why it does, you can't fully explore the intangibles. The way a space makes you feel. If you've never been to LA's South Bay, you don't know what Manhattan Beach smells like in August. Sunscreen and salt air, the scent of grilled meat and citrus. Or, what it sounds like during the Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tourn...

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