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Ever made a risky decision at work…that ended in record-breaking results?Pete Markey did..And it set the tone for Boots' campaigns for the next four years.In this week's Fast & Curious, the Boots' Former CMO shares quick-fire insights, 80s nostalgia, and a surprising talent for product jingles.Find out:⚡ What he loves (and hates) about marketing⚡ The celeb life he wants ⚡ The risky ad move that paid off big⚡ His wild 80s music party trickIt's fast, fun, and full of unexpected gems from one of the UK's most respected marketing leaders.

Sharon Markey, even at a young age and in spite of great tragedy, chose to walk with Jesus. From her youth, she had a profound intimacy with Jesus that stayed with her through college. She knew she wanted to serve the Lord on the mission field. She did not know how or where, but God would make His way clear to Sharon through a series of unexpected, providential, and outright humorous events. Join us as we listen to Sharon talk about how God met her as a young child, led her through her formative years, surprised her with true love, melded her into a wonderful family of missionaries, and worked powerfully through her and her husband in the Ukraine. You won't want to miss these episodes!https://sharontmarkey.com/

A sexy death mystery unfolded in 1931 New York City, when a socialite washed up on the shores of Long Island. Was her death an accident, a suicide, or foul play at the hands of the many prominent men she knew?Sources:Allhoff, Fred. “The Starr Faithfull Enigma.” Liberty. June 12, 1939. Pp. 20-23.“Five Starr Faithfull.” TIME. June 29, 1931. https://time.com/archive/6747467/the-press-five-starr-faithfull/Goodman, Jonathan. The Passing of Starr Faithfull (Kent: The Kent State University Press, 1996).Kennedy, Helen. “Dangerous Game: Starr Faithfull, 1931” New York Daily News, 1999.Markey, Morris. “The Mysterious Death of Starr Faithfull” in The Aspirin Age: 1919-1941. Ed. Isabel Leighton (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1949).Nash, Jay Robert. Open Files: A narrative encyclopedia of the world's greatest unsolved crimes (New York: McGraw-Hill, 1983).“Starr Crossed.” Strange Company. March 14, 2016. https://strangeco.blogspot.com/2016/03/starr-crossed.htmlVerdict Press. Crimes of Passion (London: Verdict Press, 1975).Newspapers: Brooklyn Standard-UnionEvening Star (Washington, D.C.)Indianapolis TimesNassau Daily ReviewNew York TimesWashington TimesMusic: Credits to Holizna, Fesilyan Studios & Virginia ListonFor more information, visit www.oldbloodpodcast.com

Join guest host Jim Tate and Gregg Masters for a compelling special series exploring the frontiers of psychedelics—where legal, ceremonial, and therapeutic contexts intersect with public health innovation. On this episode, they sit down with Neil Markey, Co‑Founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, to uncover how their immersive, legally sanctioned five‑night psilocybin retreats in Jamaica (and truffle retreats in the Netherlands) combine artisanal ritual, high‑caliber safety standards, and group dynamics for transformational experiences. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Service begins with some people from our Japan mission team sharing what the Lord showed them on the trip. Pastor Lance introduces missionary couple George and Sharon Markey, and they dive straight into stories about their life and ministry in Hungary. The body is encouraged and reminded that God has specifically placed us where we are, and to be the most effective that we can be for the kingdom of God today.

George and Sharon Markey, longtime missionaries to Ukraine, discuss God’s call and stepping out in faith, as well as founding BridgeUA.org, their mission to Ukraine. Sharon’s new book, “Finding Home Again”, is a memoir of being displaced by war, as they had to move their ministry base to Hungary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Organic traffic is getting weird… and kinda looks like an alligator's mouth (you'll have to listen to the episode to see what we mean). SEO expert Sean Markey joins Dan to break down 5 strategies still working in 2025: from parasite SEO to aged domains and Reddit "hacks." If you're trying to cut through the LLM noise, this episode is the ultimate SEO rabbit hole. LINKS Sean's SEO newsletter for CEOs and founders that hate SEO newsletters (https://ranks.com/newsletter/) Sean's SEO community (https://advise.so/) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) Meet the world's most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Connect with 7+ figure founders inside DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Remote First Recruiting: Find your next best remote hire in 21 days (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Today's Guest: Sean Markey (00:02:53) The State of SEO in 2025 (00:03:49) What SEO Leaders Are Doing (Instead of Panicking) (00:04:44) How to Own Page 1 Without Ranking (00:07:25) Buy Your Way Into the SERPs (00:09:23) The Reddit Mod Hack No One Talks About (00:12:58) How Small Channels Are Printing 60K MRR (00:14:46) Ranking in LLMs Without a Prompt Engineer (00:17:26) The Aged Domain Shortcut That Still Works (00:20:54) What Is Parasite SEO (And Why It Works) (00:22:50) The AI Prompt Stack SEO Founders Are Gatekeeping (00:25:25) Why Local SEO Still Wins in 2025 (00:26:45) Is SEO Even SEO Anymore? (00:29:36) Why Community > Courses in 2025 (00:33:03) The 1-1-1 Model: Simple, Scalable, Profitable CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: TMBA 588: Embracing Growth Through Setbacks w/ Sean Markey (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/sean-markey-growth-through-setbacks?rq=sean%20markey) From Struggling Plumber to $57K MRR w/ Tom Richards (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/from-struggling-numbers-to-57k-mrr?rq=tom) Why Founders Shouldn't Delegate AI (Barcelona Recap) (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/why-founders-should-not-delegate-ai)

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Larry Behrens @PowerTheFuture @larrybehrensMore than six months into President Trump’s second term, the same Democrats who cheered coal plant closures, rubber-stamped $369 billion in green giveaways, and sat silent as their own states’ electric rates exploded are trying to blame Trump for their mess. Senators Warren, Markey, Whitehouse, and Merkley recently sent a letter demanding the Trump administration “do something” about electric bills. In his latest op-ed at RealClearEnergy, Power the Future spokesman Larry Behrens exposes the hypocrisy. He explains how Dems spent years championing the very mandates that now have working families drowning in utility bills. 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Weekly: Drew Thomas Allen @DrewThomasAllenAuthor, America's Last Stand: Will You Vote to Save or Destroy America in 2024Host of ‘The Drew Allen Show’ podcast VP of client development at Publius PR & Editor of the Publius National Post.columnistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About this episode: This episode explores the intersection of psychedelics, mindfulness, and leadership with Neil Markey—CEO of Beckley Retreats and former U.S. Army Captain. Join host Cate Stillman and Neil as they dive into the healing potential of plant medicine, the importance of integration, and how leaders can shift from fear-driven action to grounded, purposeful service. Key Takeaways: From combat to consciousness: How Neil's military service led to trauma, disconnection, and eventually a profound journey into meditation and psychedelics. The power of psychedelics: Why psilocybin and ayahuasca, when used with respect and guidance, can help process trauma and open new perspectives. Integration is the real work: How daily practices like breathwork, journaling, and community support ensure lasting benefits after retreats. Leadership redefined: How presence, empathy, and authenticity replace control and fear in effective leadership. Ancient meets modern: Why combining indigenous wisdom with scientific research creates safer, more impactful psychedelic experiences.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. funny teacher memes Democrats propose bills to make childcare affordable, in response to GOP funding cuts; Rep Tlaib, coalition call for removal of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as Palestinians killed seeking aid; Senators Sanders, Markey introduce bills to hike pay of teachers and school support staff; SF to pay $3 million, change policies after lawsuit over homeless encampment sweeps; Theologian criticizes right-wing Catholic policy agenda like Project 2025, opposition to gay marriage; July 24 is Earth Overshoot Day, when human consumption exceeds planet's production – a sign that we are pushing well past nature's limits The post Senators Sanders, Markey introduce bills to hike teachers' pay; SF settles lawsuit over homeless encampment sweeps – July 24, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

MSNBC's Antonia Hylton hosts The Beat on Wednesday, July 16, and reports on the growing MAGA reckoning over the Epstein files, President Trump's public scolding of his base, his abuse of power and major shakeups at the Department of Health and Human Services. Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. LaMonica McIver, Brandy Zadrozny, Christina Greer and Sen. Markey join.

On today's show, Alex and Calvin continue their series on “AI” and public discourse, focusing this time on the increasing proliferation of AI applications in government writing, policy, and social media. We characterize the second Trump administration as the "first totally post-AI presidency," which has adopted the "dumbest, most unreflective, most uncritical approach" to AI's use in communication, research, and analysis. Throughout the show, we emphasize how AI technologies are themselves rhetorical artifacts at the same time as they so often produce “bad” rhetoric, reflecting the intentions, values, and presuppositions of their creators, as well as the inherent biases of their training data and text generation models. This often results in an entry-level, overly dense writing style - often referred to as "slop" - which is almost written not to be read, but rather to fill space.We explore several concerning examples of AI's uncritical adoption by the secondTrump administration and their acolytes in the tech world. Early executive orders exhibited AI-generated formatting errors and formulaic, generic language, demonstrating a context-blind style that could lead to legal problems and erode public trust. Furthermore, the "MAHA Report" from the Office of Health and Human Services was found to fabricate studies and misrepresent findings, reflecting how large language models are "sycophantic," and can reinforce existing (often false) beliefs. Our discussion also covers Palantir's "Foundry" product, which aims to combine diverse government datasets, raising significant privacy and political concerns, especially given the political leanings of Palantir's founders. Finally, we examine xAI's Grok chatbot (run by Elon Musk), which illustrates how tech elites can exert incredible political power through direct interventions in AI tools' system prompts - which in recent months has led Grok to parrot conspiracy theories and make explicit antisemitic remarks on the public feeds of X/Twitter.Ultimately, our analyses emphasizes - once again - that these so-called “AI” technologies are not neutral; they are, in the words of Matteo Pasquinelli, "crystallization[s] of a productive social process" that "reinforce the power structure that underlies [them]," perpetuating existing inequalities. Understanding these mechanisms and engaging in what Pasquinelli terms "de-connectionism" - undoing the social and economic fabric constituting these systems - is essential for critiquing the structural factors and power dynamics that AI reproduces in public discourse.Have any questions or concerns about this episode? Reach out to our new custom-tuned chatbot, @Bakh_reverb on X/Twitter!Examples Analyzed in this Episode:Trump Admin Accused of Using AI to Draft Executive Ordershttps://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-admin-accused-using-ai-191117579.htmlEryk Salvaggio - “Musk, AI, and the Weaponization of ‘Administrative Error'” https://www.techpolicy.press/musk-ai-and-the-weaponization-of-administrative-error/ Emily Kennard & Margaret Manto (NOTUS) - “The MAHA Report Cites Studies That Don't Exist” - https://archive.ph/WVIrT Sheera Frenkel & Aaron Krolik (NYT) - “Trump Taps Palantir to Compile Data on Americans” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/technology/trump-palantir-data-americans.htmlDavid Klepper - “Gabbard says AI is speeding up intel work, including the release of the JFK assassination files” https://apnews.com/article/gabbard-trump-ai-amazon-intelligence-beca4c4e25581e52de5343244e995e78Miles Klee - “Elon Musk's Grok Chatbot Goes Full Nazi, Calls Itself ‘MechaHitler'” - https://archive.ph/SdoJn Works & Concepts Cited in this Episode:Bakhtin, M. M. (2010). The dialogic imagination: Four essays. University of Texas Press.Benjamin, R. (2019). Race after technology: Abolitionist tools for the new Jim code (1st ed.). Polity.Bender, E. M., Gebru, T., McMillan-Major, A., & Shmitchell, S. (2021, March). On the dangers of stochastic parrots: Can language models be too big?

Today:Senator Ed Markey joins, with reaction to Iran and the latest on recission for PBS and NPR. Then we'll get reaction to the Supreme Court's decision last week to uphold a ban on gender affirming care in Tennessee, giving states broad powers to ban or regulate transgender medical care for minors.We talk with Jordina Shanks, CEO of Fenway Health – the largest provider of trans health care in New England – and trans rights activist, Harvard's Alejandra Caraballo. 

Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin Episode 138 "From Contacts To Contracts: Achieve Game-Changing Growth Through Networking with Anthony Markey"Olivia talks personal and professional achievements with Anthony Markey. Anthony Markey is the Founder and CEO of I know A Guy. Anthony has built I Know A Guy into more than just a podcast and newsletter—it's a thriving community of entrepreneurs, professionals, and innovators dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and sparking collaboration. Whether you're a seasoned business owner, an up-and-coming professional, or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, I Know A Guy serves as a go-to platform for discovering inspiring stories, gaining actionable insights, and growing your network one introduction at a time.At the core of I Know A Guy is a powerful mission: unlocking the true potential of networking. Anthony and his team help people transform relationships into opportunities through their engaging podcast, daily newsletter, and an ever-growing community. Their belief is simple but impactful—every connection has the power to create success.Join Olivia every Tuesday as she brings on top notch guests to talk about how they are Achieving Success! Career Development Book and More at Achieving-success.comStay Connected With Us:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieving-success-llcInstagram: @_achievingsuccessTwitter: @_achievesuccessFacebook: @Achieving SuccessYou can find Anthony Markey:LinkedIn: anthonymarkeyikagWebsite: https://ikag.me/Email: iknowaguyonx@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.

In this episode, Anita speaks with Daniel Markey, who is an expert on South Asia. They cover a host of issues, ranging from the India-Pakistan conflict, Pakistan's relations with the U.S. and China, India as a potential replacement to China as a manufacturing hub, and India's vision for a multipolar world. They also talk about the U.S. Institute of Peace on its importance to policy, particularly with regards to decreasing conflict, and what it means to be a non-partisan institution of Congress.Events escalated between India and Pakistan after Anita's interview with Dr. Markey, and we provide an update on the latest events and continue the discussion on the significance of this conflict.We then cover Trump's first overseas trip to the Middle East, where he announced big deals with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, announced the end of sanctions on Syria, and got OPEC to pump more oil. We also look into the current status of an Iran nuclear deal.Plus Anita talks about her latest video game obsession, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from French developer, Sandfall Interactive. Topics Discussed in this Episode05:00 Interview with Daniel Markey (USIP & Stimson Center)47:00 India and Pakistan Conflict in Kashmir1:00:00 Trump's Middle East TripArticles and Resources Mentioned in EpisodeInterview with Daniel MarkeyWebsiteX: @MarkeyDanielLessons Learned from Pakistan's Use of Chinese Provided Weapons (War on the Rocks)India-Pakistan Conflict in KashmirChina's J-10C Fighter: Separating Myth From Reality (TWZ)A Timeline of Tensions Between India and Pakistan Over Kashmir (NY Times)Just how bad can the India-Pakistan crisis get? (Vox)Trump's Middle East TripTrump resets America's Middle East policy in surprising ways (The Economist)U.S., Iran Aim for Framework to Guide Talks Toward Nuclear Deal (WSJ)Trump's decision to lift sanctions is a triumph for Syria's president (The Economist)Why OPEC Plus Is Increasing Oil Supplies Despite Falling Prices (NY Times)Send us a textFollow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita's Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

Send us a textEver wondered what happens when life throws you major curveballs? Markey Blue's remarkable journey from Las Vegas showgirl to acclaimed singer-songwriter proves that creative reinvention isn't just possible—it's transformative.The moment Markey watched 30-year-old dancers receive pink slips for being "too old," she knew adaptation was essential for survival in the entertainment industry. Her pivot to stand-up comedy led to singing through impressions, eventually landing her in the Radio Hall of Fame where she accepted for Gracie Allen. After moving to Nashville and spending two decades touring the blues circuit, personal tragedy struck when her husband and musical partner suffered a brain injury. Rather than retreat, Markey evolved again—producing her first solo project with a fresh soul/R&B sound that's already catching the attention of television music supervisors.What makes Markey's story extraordinary is her collaborative spirit and connections with music legends. She shares heartwarming stories about working with Steve Cropper (writer of "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" and "Soul Man"), who became a mentor after hearing her perform. Her latest project features iconic musicians Eugene Moles (Buck Owens, Waylon Jennings) and Mark T. Jordan ("Midnight at the Oasis"). Beyond her own music, Markey now produces for artists across genres, from Americana to Christian reggae.Ready for inspiration to follow your own creative path? Listen to Markey's powerful message: "It's never too late, just keep following that creative doorway because you don't know what's around the next corner." Subscribe to Living the Dream with Curveball wherever you get your podcasts and discover more stories that teach, motivate, and inspire.Want to be a guest on Living the Dream with Curveball? Send Curtis Jackson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628631536976x919760049303001600

In this soul-stretching episode, Catherine sits down with Neil Markey, former U.S. special operations commander turned psychedelic wellness visionary, to explore one of the most urgent and transformative frontiers in mental health: plant medicine. After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, Neil returned home carrying the invisible wounds of war — anxiety, hypervigilance, and trauma that traditional therapy could not touch. What followed was a radical rebirth through meditation, psilocybin, and the deep inner work of integration. Now, as co-founder of Beckley Retreats, Neil offers legal, research-informed psychedelic retreats in Jamaica and the Netherlands that fuse high-dose psilocybin ceremonies with breathwork, movement, and weeks of guided support. This is not about escape — it is about coming back to your truth. Together, Catherine and Neil dive into: The neuroscience of psilocybin and how it rewires the brain The importance of set, setting, and skilled facilitation The myths and stigmas still haunting the psychedelic space The real difference between microdosing and macrodosing Why integration, not the peak experience, is the portal to lasting change This conversation is a masterclass in post-traumatic growth, emotional alchemy, and what it means to truly heal in a fragmented world. Neil leaves us with three sacred truths: Meditation changes everything Nature is medicine Relationships are the real work If you are ready to rethink what healing looks like, this episode will open doors you didn’t know were closed. You can watch the video of the conversation on YouTube Find Out More About Neil Markey and Beckley Retreats Beckley Retreats Website Follow Beckley Retreats on Instagram @beckleyretreats Check out Beckley Retreats’ YouTube Channel @beckleyretreats

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In this episode, Genea Barnes and Anthony Markey unravel the painful myth that's keeping purpose-driven entrepreneurs trapped: the belief that resistance equals laziness. Anthony, podcast host of "I Know A Guy," reveals how he went from hating parts of his business to discovering his zone of genius in meaningful connections. This conversation offers a permission slip to stop pushing against your nature and start flowing with your purpose. This episode pulls back the curtain on:

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Today:Senator Ed Markey discusses Trump's tariff plan, and his recent visit to Rumeysa Ozturk in Louisiana.And, Chuck Collins from the Institute for Policy Studies discusses the uber-wealthy forces trying to expand Bedford's Hanscom Field to accommodate more fossil-fueled private jets.  

In this inspiring episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, Melissa is joined by two powerhouse women, Markey Read and Mara Whitener, to announce an exciting collaboration: The CEO Accelerator Masterclass — happening May 14th! Together, they share how you can simplify your business, price your services for your true value, find hidden cash, and build a business that feels lighter, more profitable, and more you. Here's what they cover: — How your decades of experience translate into higher prices (and how to claim it)— Why simplifying your marketing actually brings more sales— How to find hidden cash and time inside your business without working harder— Why Q2 is the perfect moment to get back on track and finish 2025 strong

Host Dr. Davide Soldato and guests Dr. Jessica Burris discuss the article "Longitudinal Results from the Nationwide Just ASK Initiative to Promote Routine Smoking Assessment in American College of Surgeons Accredited Cancer Programs" and how persistent smoking following cancer diagnosis causes adverse outcomes while smoking cessation can improve survival. TRANSCRIPT The guest on this podcast episode has no disclosures to declare. Dr. Davide SoldatoHello and welcome to JCO After Hours, the podcast where we sit down with authors from some of the latest articles published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. I am your host, Dr. Davide Soldato, medical oncologist at Ospedale San Martino in Genoa, Italy. Today we are joined by JCO author Dr. Jessica Burris. Dr. Burris is an Associate professor of Psychology at the University of Kentucky and co leader of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program at the Markey Cancer Center. Her research focuses on smoking cessation among cancer survivors, health disparities, and behavioral interventions to promote health equity. She also leads the BIRDS Lab, which explores the intersection of smoking, social determinants of health, and cancer survivorship. Today I will be discussing with Dr. Burris on the article titled Longitudinal Results from the Nationwide Just Ask Initiative to Promote Routine Smoking Assessment in American College of Surgeons Accredited Cancer Program. So, thank you for Speaking with us, Dr. Burris. Dr. Jessica BurrisThank you for inviting me. Dr. Davide SoldatoSo today we'll be discussing an important study on the implementation of smoking assessment in cancer care and specifically through the Just Ask Initiative. So, we know that tobacco use is a critical factor in cancer treatment outcomes in general, and yet integrating systematic smoking assessment into oncology care has faced various challenges. So, Dr. Burris, to start off our interview, I would like to ask you to briefly introduce the Just Ask Initiative for those of our readers and listeners who may not be familiar with it. So, a little bit about the primary goals and why do you think that routine smoking assessment is such an important aspect of cancer care and why the Just Ask Initiative focuses on this specific issue? Dr. Jessica BurrisSure. So, as you mentioned before, smoking is a really critical factor in terms of cancer care and cancer outcomes. It impacts a lot of things, from complications after surgery up into cancer mortality, but it also impacts patient's quality of life. Their pain may be more severe, they're more tired, their distress levels are higher. So, there's just a lot of different reasons why we need to understand and address smoking in the context of cancer care. But like you said too, there's a lot of barriers as well. But in order to effectively treat nicotine dependence and tobacco use, we really need to know who is currently smoking. And so that was really the driver for Just Ask, wanting to make sure that we are asking every person with cancer at their diagnosis and as they go through treatment, what their smoking history is, if they are currently smoking, which we usually consider to be any smoking or other tobacco use in the past 30 days, so that once we can identify that person, then we know who we need to help. Dr. Davide SoldatoThank you very much. That was very clear. And in terms of methodology, Just Ask was really a quality improvement type of initiative that involved the programs that were contacted and approached to participate in this type of initiative. And the methodology is pretty standard for this type of implementation science, which is the Plan Do Study Act methodology. So just a little bit of background on this type of methodology and why do you think it might be so successful when implementing these types of changes at the structural level and when we are implementing these types of programs. Dr. Jessica BurrisRight. So, the American College of Surgeons requires all the accredited cancer programs, both Commission on Cancer and the NAPBC or the ones that focus on breast cancer, to do at least one quality improvement project annually. And most of the programs do use the evidence-based Plan Do Study Act approach. I think it's a great one. It has a lot of evidence behind it, but it also is very practical or pragmatic. So, you're using data from your local healthcare system or clinic or program to inform what it is that you do. And then you're constantly pulling data out to see how well you're addressing the clinical practice change that you're hoping to achieve. And so, data is going in and coming out and you're using that to inform exactly what it is that you're doing over time. So, it's an iterative approach to practice change and again, one that has proven successful time and time again. And so that's the program that these programs and Just Ask used in order to increase the frequency by which they ask patients about smoking. Dr. Davide SoldatoSo as you were saying, the main objective of the initiative was really to understand if we are asking patients diagnosed with cancer and survivors if they are smoking. And how can we better report this information inside of the medical chart of the patient. So, what was the primary endpoint or the objective that you had for this type of intervention? And can you give us a little bit of results? So, what did you find the implementation of this quality improvement? How did it change the percentages of patients that were asked about smoking habits? And a little bit, what is your opinion on the results that you obtain in the study? Dr. Jessica BurrisSure. So, the goal was simple and that was to have an ask rate that was at least 90%. The way that we defined an ask rate is among all newly diagnosed cancer patients, how many were asked about their smoking history and their current status at that initial visit? And so, we wanted all of the participating programs who opted in to Just Ask in 2022 to achieve that 90% ask rate by the end of this one-year quality improvement project. And again, using the Plan Do Study Act approach, it was a very pragmatic study in some ways. So, what we did was we provided an intervention change package that we made available online. And programs could access that whenever they needed to and pull-down educational resources, patient facing materials, practical tools for changing the EHR or pulling data out of the EHR, any of those number of things. And then we also hosted webinars over the course of the year. And those webinars were great because half the time they were in response to questions that programs were asking as they went through the Just Ask QI project. And the other half of time we were really just reminding programs of the rationale and the reason for making sure that they're asking. And then of course, letting them know that they don't have to stop there, they should be advising patients to quit and assisting them with cessation. Even though that wasn't the goal of Just Ask, the goal again of Just Ask was getting that 90% rate. And so, we had over 750 programs who opted in to Just Ask and did this QI study with us, and it was successful. So, we met the goal, or rather the programs met the goal of that 90% ask rate. And that was maintained over time. And that was just fantastic. So again, we know that the end goal is really to assist patients with quitting, but we can't do that unless we know who to help. And so, you have to ask first. And again, they were able to do that. Dr. Davide SoldatoSo thank you very much. The quality improvement program was absolutely successful. And to go a little bit in the numbers, by the end of the one-year implementation of the program, you report a 98% rate of asking patients who first approached the centers or over time if they were or not smokers. So, you said before that you targeted a 90% ask rate in terms of smoking habits. But when looking at the data, I noticed that you already had in the baseline survey where you asked the programs about what were the practice before the implementation of the Just Ask initiative, already something that was quite close to the 90%. And yet, despite starting from such a good point, which was basically your endpoint, you still observed a major change over the years of the implementation. So, I wanted to just underline a little bit what is the value of this type of programs. And still starting from such a very high standard still, we managed to further improve. And as you were saying, this is pivotal and I think it's fundamental to really understand and see who are the patients that we need to refer and then to help in the smoking cessation. So, I just wanted a little bit of a comment on these very important results, despite already starting from a very good background from the centers. Dr. Jessica BurrisYeah, I'm glad that you brought up the baseline. So, I think one thing that's important about this study is that we looked at our ask rate or the asking as a clinical practice in two different ways. So, the 98% that you referred to that we found at the final survey is based on a response to a question on the frequency of asking. So, it's a Likert type question. And essentially what we did was we combined programs that reported usually asking or almost always asking into one, and that's where we arrived at the 98%. And at baseline it was 92%. What's interesting though is that we also asked them to report the specific number of patients who were seen in their cancer program during the prior six months and the number of patients who were asked about smoking in the prior six months. And with that we could get a proportion. And in every case, the self-report Likert question had a higher outcome than the raw data based on the data that was pulled from the EHR. And so, we saw this increase significantly over time, both in the self-report Likert question, but also in the EHR based data. And so, it was a win in two ways. What I think is really interesting though is that at baseline, even though 92% of programs said that they regularly ask about their patient smoking status, 16% of programs could not provide data that would allow calculation of an ask rate. So, they were reporting that they were able to do so but then could not actually do so. So, I think what that means essentially is that there's a disconnect between what programs are doing regularly or they believe that they're doing regularly and what their data actually shows. And it could be an issue with the quality of the data that's going into the EHR, or it could be an issue with pulling the data out of the EHR. And so one of the things that we saw that I think is a second indicator of success of Just Ask is that the quality of the data that programs were inputting into the EHR related to their patients smoking history and smoking status did improve over time, which meant that by the end it really was the case that the vast majority of programs were asking. And not only that, but they were also documenting it in a way to where it could inform patient care. Does that make sense? Dr. Davide SoldatoAbsolutely. And I think that that explanation really is truly important because I think that it also connects a little bit to how the initiative was able also to change things at the structural level, to be sure that there was the best possible way of asking, but also of having that information readily available inside of the EHR. This also connects a little bit to my next question, which was a little bit about organizational structure and also implementation barriers, which you report also as a self-reported information by the specific programs. So, there was a little bit of implementation barriers that was reported by the programs and this was not a specific endpoint of the Just Ask initiative, but you kind of mentioned it a little bit. The difficulties in pulling data from the EHR in understanding whether the information was collected and how it was collected. This might be one of the implementation barrier when we are looking at initiatives like Just Ask. So, I just wanted a little bit of your opinion if you think that these implementational barriers are more on the organizational side or on the provider side. And how can we use these quality improvement programs to really tackle this type of barriers to improve overall the reach and the importance of our action regarding smoking cessation. Dr. Jessica BurrisThe devils in the details, right? So I think it's a “both and” situation and not either or I think for providers, for individual providers, oncologists, nurses, supportive care providers, the issue of feeling like they're not fully trained in tobacco use assessment and treatment, and also feeling because of a lack of training that they don't feel confident or competent or even comfortable having conversations with their patients about their smoking history or being in the position to where they can really help someone who wants to quit in choosing the best path and way forward to do that that really matters. And so organizational readiness, these programs that participated were pretty high even at baseline in terms of the organizational readiness. They understood that it's a problem and they wanted to do something about it. And they were really eager and chomping at the bit to do so. But that has to trickle down to individual providers. And so, I think one of the implementation strategies that was used was staff training and provider education. And a lot of the participating programs chose that strategy. And I think as staff and providers are trained in how to ask and how to do so in a way that is nonjudgmental and that doesn't lean into things like stigma or blame or making patients feel guilty that perhaps their behavior led to their cancer, but really just understanding tobacco history and understanding nicotine dependence and the best strategies that we have to address those things that helped and that made a difference but it also is things at the system level, like having good EHR data, being able to pull those data out at a regular interval every three months or every four months, or even every six months to make sure that you're tracking smoking and also quitting over time. Both of those things need to happen. And I think those were things that we saw change as a result of Just Ask participation. Dr. Davide SoldatoRelating to this, provider readiness also to counsel patients on how to stop smoking or what is the best strategy. Despite, as you said in the very beginning, this was not the objective of Just Ask because you just wanted to improve the rate of smoking assessment and the quality of reporting of smoking assessment. You still observed higher rates of patients and survivors that were actually referred to some kind of intervention for smoking cessation. So, I was just wondering, why do you think that even though that was not required, you still observe this type of improvement? Like, is it just inherent to the fact that we are improving and we are placing more interest and more attention on the fact that patients should quit smoking, or do you think that it relates to something else completely? Dr. Jessica BurrisI think there's probably multiple things going on. One is once you're fully aware of the fact of the impact of smoking after a cancer diagnosis, you're going to be compelled to do something, I think. And so just the simple fact of knowing now that the patient sitting in front of you has smoked in the past week or two, they may be under a lot of stress because they're coping with cancer and they're coping with the side effects of their treatment. They may even have increased their smoking since their cancer diagnosis. And now you have this information. I think people who are providing cancer care, they want to improve the health and the life of the person sitting in front of them. And if they understand that smoking is a detriment or a hurdle to their doing so, then they're also more inclined to try and help that person quit smoking. And so, I think the asking and the documenting likely led to an increase in assistance and referrals to tobacco treatment specialists or to a state quit line, which was also common, simply because that's part of providing quality care. I think also there's been a greater emphasis nationally, in part led by the National Cancer Institute and a cancer moonshot initiative that it led, they're really focused on getting more treatment to more patients with smoking and increasing the reach and the effectiveness of the treatments that we provide. And so, I think there has been a shift in oncology care broadly to put more attention on smoking and smoking cessation as part of standard cancer care. And so, I think this kind of shift in the field also informed things as well as, again, thinking about the patient and the individual who's in the room and wanting to do something about the problem that you've just identified. Dr. Davide SoldatoAnd one thing that I believe is truly exceptional about the Just Ask initiative is really also the diversity of the type of programs that you involved. Like, you went from community centers to more academic centers. And really, I did not have the impression reading the manuscript that there was any difference in the way this type of quality improvement initiative can really benefit all these programs and all these centers. So, I was just wanting to have your opinion or comment on how do you think this type of initiative could be transferable across the country and across different settings and different types of cancer care? Dr. Jessica BurrisYeah, I'm really glad that you brought that up, because I think most of the clinical trials that are done in this area are done at academic medical centers, which are admittedly kind of resource rich places to receive cancer care. And so, what works in academic medical center may not work in a small rural practice in the middle of Kansas, for example, or in Mississippi. And it may not work in other community-based practices, even if they're larger and set in an urban setting. And so, one of the things that frankly I loved about Just Ask is that it was very heterogeneous in terms of the sites and the participating groups. And so not only was it national and by far the largest initiative in this area, again with over 750 different programs, but the programs were diverse. So, we had large community-based programs, integrated networks, smaller community programs. And then the academic centers were actually the smallest. Only like 10 or 12 out of the 750 plus were academic. And so, it was very different than what is the norm in this research area and in this area generally in terms of clinical practice. And we were able to show that the type of program that participated had no bearing on their success. And so, when we think about initiatives that work and interventions that work, we also really have to think about what is scalable and what could be disseminated across different practices. And this is one of those things that can. It worked and it worked across different swaths of group, which was great. Dr. Davide SoldatoAbsolutely. And just one last comment about the intervention, and it's also a point that you raised in the manuscript. This initiative, like many others also at the national levels that have been reported previously, they rarely had really the participation or the perspective of the patients embodied inside of them. So, I was wondering, how do you see the field moving forward. Like you envision something that would implement sort of a co-creation with patients or cancer survivors in order to really create something that is more appealing and takes more into consideration what is the patient perspectives when we are approaching something like smoking cessation, which as you were mentioning before, it can have a lot of stigma or already some negative feelings by the patients and feelings of guilt regarding the fact that they smoked and that might have caused that cancer. So just a little bit of your opinion as to how you see the implementation science in smoking cessation moving forward while integrating also the patient perspectives. Dr. Jessica BurrisYeah, that's a great question. So, this is something that I've thought about a lot in my lab and at Market Cancer center, which I'll use as an example. But oftentimes what we see is that even when tobacco treatment is offered as part of standard cancer care, even when we try to remove barriers like the financial cost of treatment at Markey, we embed it within our psych oncology program. And so, all of those services are offered for free. The rate at which patients say, yes, they want to engage in treatment is much, much lower than what we would want. And so that means two things. One, we need to offer help repeatedly to patients and understand that their willingness to quit and their willingness to accept treatment likely would change over time. And so, we need to keep coming back to people. It's not a one and done situation. But then also we need to understand what the barriers are from a patient's perspective. So why are they saying no? That they're either not ready or that they don't want treatment. They want to, quote, unquote, go it alone. And oftentimes what we hear is that patients want to be able to do this by themselves. They want to feel like, I quit smoking and I did it all by myself. And this is this huge thing that I've overcome. Not too different from the perspective that a lot of patients have about fighting cancer. They want to fight this addiction, this dependence that they've had oftentimes for multiple decades. And so, I think one thing that might be beneficial is to think about having peer led tobacco treatment. So have a patient who was able to quit successfully and have them provide counseling alongside a trained provider so that patients see someone like them who's went through it in the context of cancer care and who was able to overcome and to fight and win against tobacco, essentially. I think the other thing is trying to make sure that when we're asking about smoking and when we're offering treatment that we are not accidentally harming patients by bringing up feelings of stigma or guilt or shame. And I think one way to make sure we don't do that is to really lean on clinicians who are trained in addressing social determinants of health and other supportive care. So, our social workers, I think would be great. They're oftentimes embedded within oncology care. They are surely able to be trained as tobacco treatment specialists. They're already working with patients; they're addressing other barriers to care. They're sensitive in how they ask questions oftentimes. And so, they're really an ideal partner for this work. And we have found in a lot of settings that social workers are great in terms of being tobacco treatment specialists, including what we saw in Just Ask. Dr. Davide SoldatoThank you very much. That was really very, very interesting. And so, last question, moving forward, we improved the rate of asking patients. We are able to document this addiction more clearly in the EHR. So how do you see the field moving forward? In the manuscript, you speak a little bit about the Beyond Ask initiative. So just a little bit of a background about what is this initiative, what you are planning to do, and what do you think would be the best way to really act on this information that we are starting to collect in a better way and more frequently. Dr. Jessica BurrisYeah. So Beyond Ask really took everything that we did in Just Ask and amplified it. So instead of focusing on asking, we really said to make a difference and to improve cancer outcomes, ultimately patients need to be able to quit smoking. It's not enough that we know who is smoking, but that we help that individual or those groups of people quit. And so Beyond Ask had the goal to increase cessation assistance. So, either prescribing medication to help with smoking cessation, referring to a quit line, or another evidence-based program, or personally providing cessation counseling on site at that cancer program and to try and improve again within assistance. It was another one-year study, but we increased the frequency of surveys. I think we ended up with five total surveys. So, we were capturing two to three months at a time instead of a six-month period. And the data that we were capturing was very similar to what we did in Just Ask. And I can say we're still doing the data analysis, but it was another major success. So, with Beyond Ask, we had about 350 participating programs, many of whom not all, but many did participate in Just Ask. So, I think Just Ask kind of energized people around addressing the issue of smoking in their patient population. And again, they were really chomping at the bit to do more. And so, we offered Beyond Ask just after Just Ask. So Just Ask was 2022. Beyond ask was 2023. It ended in the spring of 2024. And again, another success. Dr. Davide SoldatoThank you very much. So, we are eager to see the results of this study. So that leads us to the end of this interview. So, thank you again, Dr. Burris for joining us today and speaking about your work. Dr. Jessica BurrisThank you. Dr. Davide SoldatoSo we appreciate you sharing more on the JCO article titled Longitudinal Results from the Nationwide Just Ask Initiative to Promote Routine Smoking Assessment in American College of Surgeons Accredited Cancer Program. 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As co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, Neil is passionate about sharing the science-backed benefits of psychedelics in conjunction with the contemplative practices that support holistic wellbeing. Neil was A Captain in the US Army Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion, and had been deployed once to Iraq, and twice to Afghanistan. After returning, he was an MBA/ MIA masters student at Columbia University, and suffered from depression and PTSD. This led him to alternative wellbeing practices and marked the start of a profound healing journey with mindfulness and psychedelics. Neil credits meditation and plant therapy with saving his life. A curious mathematician from a young age, Neil now sees no real divide between science and spirituality. We really enjoyed our conversation with Neil and enjoyed learning about the healing power of meditation and psychedelics in his personal experience and now through the community he has cultivated through Beckley Retreats.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I am so excited to bring you another inspiring new episode of Widow 180: The Podcast featuring the remarkable Kristin Divers Markey, AKA the "Runaway Widow." In this week's episode, Kristin shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life after the sudden tragic loss of her husband, Mike, in 2015. 

Charlotte Markey, PhD joins the pod to speak with Abbie about her research on body image and what the evidence really says about what shapes and influences the way we feel about ourselves.  As Dr. Markey says in this episode, "body image touches everything." And that's why it's so important that we talk about it — not just as a fluffy concept that centers on our appearance, but as a multifaceted concept that influences the way we show up in the world. Listen to hear more about: What's on Charlotte's plate  Defining body image beyond our looks How Charlotte became interested in the science on body image  What she has learned about risk factors for body dissatisfaction from decades of studies and research  The way chronic illness and health conditions impact body image The role of social media in body dissatisfaction  How parents impact children's body image Ways to protect your children from negative body image Coping strategies for negative body feelings A scientifically proven strategy for feeling better about your body More About Charlotte: Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., is a world-leading expert in body image research, having studied all things body image and eating behavior for nearly three decades. She is passionate about understanding what makes us feel good about our bodies and helping people to develop a healthy body image. Charlotte is an experienced book author, research scientist, and psychology professor at Rutgers University, Camden. Charlotte loves to talk with tweens, teens, parents, and educators about body image and how to improve body image. She is an experienced public speaker and is happy to talk with groups in person or virtually. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her son, Charlie, daughter, Grace, husband, Dan, and their dog, Lexi. For fun, she likes to run, travel, and read, but often spends her free time nagging her kids to remove the cups and dishes from their rooms.   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you're looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

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Army Ranger to consultant to leading one of the most respected psychedelic retreat organizations, detailing how meditation and psychedelic therapy helped him heal from trauma. The conversation covers: Neal's military background and his path to psychedelics The mission and structure of Beckley Retreats, an offshoot of the Beckley Foundation How their retreats integrate meditation, preparation, and integration for long-lasting benefits The legal landscape of psilocybin in Jamaica and the Netherlands Challenges and lessons from running a psychedelic retreat business The future of psychedelics, from global access to potential federal policy shifts Whether you're curious about immersive psychedelic retreats, the intersection of mental health and psychedelics, or the evolving legal landscape, this episode is packed with insight. Learn more about Beckley Retreats here. Hear more from Neil on Psychedelics Today here.

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!Important Links:To learn more about Beckley Retreats, go here:https://www.beckleyretreats.com/Join my Substack here:https://sandykruse.substack.com/Neil Markey is the co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats.  The Beckley Foundation has been instrumental in furthering psychedelic research and influencing policy, enabling access to safe, legal, and transformative psychedelic ceremonies.  Neil is adamant that plant treatment and meditation were significant factors in preserving his life. After being a Captain in the US Army Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion, Neil enrolled at Columbia University. During this time, Neil struggled with depression and PTSD. This prompted him to investigate psychedelics and mindfulness to start working on his healing journey and develop coping mechanisms. Now, along with the rest of the team at Beckley Retreats, Neil is eager to share with others the science-backed benefits of psychedelics that can improve overall holistic well-being.Psychedelics can offer unique pathways to healing trauma, but their use demands care, intention, and understanding. Join us as we discuss the science backing psychedelics, personal stories of transformation, and practical insights on microdosing and retreat experiences.• Evolution of psychedelic research and public perception • The difference between microdosing and full dosing effectiveness • Importance of safe, intentional use in guided settings • Anecdotal reports of healing benefits from psychedelics • Individual variability in responses to psychedelics • The significance of integration after psychedelic experiences • Pathways to legal psychedelic retreats and ongoing trends • Personal stories highlighting transformations through psychedelic journeysSupport the showPlease rate & review my podcast with a few kind words on Apple or Spotify. Subscribe wherever you listen, share this episode with a friend, and follow me below. This truly gives back & helps me keep bringing amazing guests & topics every week.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5461001Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack: https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website: https://sandykruse.ca

Feeling uncomfortable in your own skin? You're not alone—and this episode is here to help. Dr. Charlotte Markey, PhD, a leading body image scientist and author of Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life, shares her wisdom on building a healthier relationship with your body. Drawing on nearly three decades of research into body image and eating behaviors, Dr. Markey offers practical tips for navigating challenges like clothing, social media, exercise, and relationships. With warmth, validation, and science-backed insights, this conversation provides empowering guidance for anyone seeking self-acceptance and confidence on their body image journey.   If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!   Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email podcast@renfrewcenter.com for a chance to be featured.   All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/

Is there a way to tackle PTSD and depression beyond the confines of traditional treatment? What if you are seeking a stronger connectedness and spiritual growth in your life? Join us as we sit down with Neil Markey, the co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, who shares his personal journey from a small town in Maryland to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. Neil opens up about his struggles with mental health and how a profound shift towards meditation and psychedelics helped him find a new path to healing. Through his story, we uncover the limitations of conventional treatments and the vital need to explore alternative, holistic therapies in mental health care.Neil takes us through his transformative journey from the corporate world to a life centered around wellness and spiritual growth. Stress and misalignment with personal values led to health challenges, but by creating space for new opportunities, Neil found a renewed sense of purpose and happiness. We examine how aligning with one's true values can bring about significant improvements in well-being, exploring the profound interconnectedness of human experiences and the spiritual components that often accompany them.With a focus on the role of immersive retreat centers, Neil highlights the transformative impact of safe and thoughtfully structured psychedelic experiences. By embracing new adventures and making intentional efforts to sustain change, participants can strengthen community bonds and foster personal growth. We delve into the synergy between meditation and psychedelic experiences, revealing how these retreats can enhance adherence to meditation practices, ultimately benefiting sleep, blood pressure, and overall well-being. Listen in to discover the wisdom and openness that older participants bring to these journeys and the inspiring stories of transformation that unfold in these unique settings.You can find Neil Markey and Beckley Retreats at:https://www.beckleyretreats.com/https://www.instagram.com/beckleyretreats/https://www.linkedin.com/company/beckley-retreats/posts/?feedView=allSend us a text_________________________________________Are you ready to reclaim your midlife body and health? I went through my own personal journey through menopause, the struggle with midsection weight gain, and feeling rundown. Faster Way, a transformative six-week group program, set me on the path to sustainable change. I'd love to work with you! Let me help you reach your health and fitness goals.https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/?aid=MicheleFolanHave questions about Faster Way? Feel free to reach out.mfolanfasterway@gmail.comFollow Asking for a Friend on Social media outlets:https://www.instagram.com/askingforafriend_pod/https://www.facebook.com/askforafriendpod/Please provide a review and share. This helps us grow! https://lovethepodcast.com/AFAF*Transcripts are done with AI and may not be perfectly accurate.**This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

What if healing trauma, reducing stress, and enhancing well-being were possible through nature, meditation, and psychedelics?Neil Markey, co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, shares his journey from military service to integrative wellness, exploring how psilocybin and holistic practices are transforming mental health.Main Takeaways:(1) Traditional pharmaceuticals aren't always the answer. Neil found more success with holistic approaches like meditation after struggling with conventional medications for his post-military challenges.(2) Psychedelic therapy, when done in controlled settings with proper guidance, shows promise for healing trauma and improving mental well-being, though it's important to understand both benefits and risks.(3) True wellness requires a multi-faceted approach combining meditation, healthy diet, time in nature, and strong social connections.To learn more about integrative wellness programs and legal psychedelic retreats, visit Beckley Retreats https://www.beckleyretreats.com/

Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., is a world-leading expert in body image research, having body image and eating behaviors.   She is passionate about understanding what makes us feel good about our bodies and helping people to develop a positive body image. Charlotte loves to share her body image wisdom with others, and is an experienced book author, blogger, and professor at Rutgers University, Camden.  We discuss topics including: The reasons Adultish was written Body image being central is to all of us Body image impacts self care, sexual relations, activities, and how it's interconnected to all of these topics and many others The challenge in writing this book The importance of the book being evidence based   SHOW NOTES: www.bodyimagebook.com www.charlottemarkey.com ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Neil Markey, co-founder of Beckley Retreats, shares his journey from Army Ranger to leading advocate for psychedelics and mindfulness. Drawing from his own struggles with trauma and burnout in the service, Neil explains how meditation and professionally guided psychedelic experiences transformed his life. We discuss the benefits of neuroplasticity, emphasizing how intentional habits after transformative experiences can rewire our brains for long-term change. Whether you're seeking healing, self-improvement, or even a little adventure, Neil's insights illuminate a path to deeper connection, clarity, and purpose.How long will you live? Take our quiz today to find out at ageist.com/longevity-quizThanks to Our SponsorsFatty15 – C15:0 is the first essential fatty acid to be discovered in over 90 years. fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15:0 levels and restore your long-term health. Get 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit here or enter code "AGEIST" at checkout.SuppCo – SuppCo is currently in beta and users can get 100% FREE access by going to supp.co/AGEIST. Podcast listeners will also get early access to SuppCo's founding membership when it launches in early 2025.Blue Zones Kitchen – Want meals crafted with taste and longevity in mind? Consider what you put on your plate and get a little help from Blue Zones Kitchen. Click here and save $2 on any bowl.Key MomentsPsychedelics can settle the central nervous system, creating clarity that allows us to see our stories and patterns more objectively.Meditation isn't just a tool—it's the foundation for living a more present and intentional life.Transformation requires habits; without them, even profound breakthroughs are temporary.Connect With Neil MarkeyWebsite: Beckley RetreatsInstagram:@neilpmarkeyConnect With AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteFull Episode TranscriptSay hi to the AGEIST team!

Despite living more solidly in the psychology domain, Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) as a treatment for oppositional behaviors is increasingly moving into the mainstream. But does its attempts to change behavior patterns make it behavior analytic or something else? In this episode we look at a few of the earliest studies to evaluate the efficacy of CPS as well as some of the more recent publications on CPS as a treatment for challenging behavior and to discuss just what it is and whether you should be paying attention. But will we answer the key question: Is studying CPS an avenue of collaboration between behavior analysis and psychology or a watered-down version of older behavioral treatments? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Greene, R.W., Ablon, J.S., & Goring, J.C. (2003). A transactional model of oppositional behavior: Underpinnings of the Collaborative Problem Solving approach. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 55, 67-75. doi: 10.1016/S0022-3999(02)00585-8 Greene, R.W., Ablon. J.S., Goring, J.C., Raezer-Blakely, L., Markey, J., Monuteaux, M.C., Henin, A., Edwards, G., & Rabbit, S. (2004). Effectiveness of Collaborative Problem Solving in affectively dysregulated children with oppositional-defiant disorder: Initial findings. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 72, 1157-1164. doi: 10.1037/0022-006X.72.6.1157 Pollastri, A.R., Wang, L., Eddy, C.J., & Ablon, J.S. (2023). An open trial of Collaborative Problem Solving in a naturalistic outpatient setting. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 28, 512-524. doi: 10.1177/13591045221094387 Stoll, S.J., Hartman, J.D., Paxton, D., Wang, L., Ablon, J.S., Perry, B.D., & Pollastri, A.R. (2023). De-implemnting a point and level system in youth residential care without increased safety risk: A case study. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth. doi: 10.1080/0886571X.2023.2233408 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Episode #249: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Neil Markey. Neil is the co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, the world's only psychedelics retreat program backed by 25 years of scientific research and an ecosystem of expertise that honors global wisdom traditions. A former Captain in the US Army Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion Neil served in Iraq and Afghanistan before studying at Columbia University, where he struggled with depression and PTSD. This led him to explore mindfulness and psychedelics as part of his healing journey.   On this episode we discuss what are psychedelics; what are the benefits of using them and what does the science say about them, and how they played a role in Neil's healing journey. We also talk about what a Beckley retreat entails, what someone could experience on these types of retreats, and other mindful practices Neil does daily as part of a healthy lifestyle, and so much more! Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don't forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a moment to rate and review the show! Support the show by making a donation to Balance by Meghan and Balance Your Life Podcast. Show Support here. ------------------------------------- Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website To Email the Show: info@balancebymeghan.com Connect with Neil: Website | Instagram ------------------------- Shop my Amazon Store Front where I link all my favourite wellness, lifestyle, pregnancy, and beauty products and brands.   ------------------------------------------ True Botanicals is a 100 % Non-Toxic, Made Safe® Certified, Cruelty -Free, Natural-Biocompatible and Clinically Proven Clean Skincare Line. It's currently my holy grail skincare obsession line. True Botanicals is giving you 15% off with the code MEGHAN15 at checkout. Shop these amazing products here. ---------------------------------------------- Join me by practicing yoga and fitness in the comfort of your home! Click here for my YouTube channel.  ------------------------------------------                                Access the Yoga Mama Journey: Journey to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy and Baby Program and Guide here.

David Pierce and Richard Lawler are joined by The Verge's Ash Parrish and Andrew Webster to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 launch — all the things we know, and all the things we don't. (There's a lot of both.) Then The Verge's Adi Robertson joins to talk about the latest machinations in the potential TikTok ban, plus a Supreme Court hearing about adult content that might just be about the future of the internet. Finally, in the lightning round, David and Richard talk about Patrick Spence leaving Sonos, the Blue Origin launch, Drake's latest beef with Kendrick Lamar, and more. Further reading: Nintendo Switch 2 announcement: all the news on the next console The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been announced Everything we know about the Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers You'll be able to try out the Switch 2 starting in April Nintendo announces Switch 2 Direct for April The Nintendo Switch 2 supports original Switch cartridges Nintendo teases a new Mario Kart for the Switch 2 The Switch 2 is boring — and that's exactly what Nintendo needs The Switch 2's bigger screen is just what I wanted TikTok reportedly plans ‘immediate' Sunday shutdown in the US if it's banned TikTok ban: Sen. Markey tries to give a 270 day extension TikTok says it's planning for ‘various scenarios' ahead of possible US ban Elon Musk is reportedly trying to save TikTok  Donald Trump is reportedly considering an executive order to delay the TikTok ban. Duolingo is the real winner in the TikTok ban. RedNote: what it's like using the Chinese app TikTokers are flocking to What is RedNote? The Chinese app gaining popularity as TikTok ban approaches  The Supreme Court could decide the fate of Pornhub — and the rest of the internet  Sonos CEO Patrick Spence steps down after disastrous app launch Sonos' interim CEO hits all the right notes in first letter to employees  Sonos' chief product officer is leaving the company The iPhone Air could be coming later this year Bezos' Blue Origin successfully launches SpaceX rival Super Bowl LIX will stream for free on Tubi Drake sues his label, UMG, saying ‘Not Like Us' is defamatory Drake axes ‘Not Like Us' diss track petition against UMG and Spotify FTC sues John Deere for ‘unfairly' raising repair costs on farm equipment Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome Lauren back to the studio for the closing days of social media's most impactful app of the last 10 years. TikTok is set to shut down on Sunday January 19, and we're here to discuss it. Plus: the tech elite are cozying to Trump's ways, and Ms. Rachel's empire grows.Here's what we covered today:TikTok reportedly plans ‘immediate' Sunday shutdown in the US if it's banned - The VergeSenators who passed the TikTok ban are realizing a lot of people won't like it - TubefilterTikTok ban: Sen. Markey tries to give a 270 day extension - The VergeThe TikTok ban might give "Chinese Instagram" the opening it needs to break into the U.S. - TubefilterWhy TikTok Users Are Downloading ‘Red Note,' the Chinese App - The New York TimesWill YouTube be the new TikTok? It's pushing longer Shorts and more creation tools - TubefilterTech advocates and celebs are mad at Mark Zuckerberg, so they're raising $30 million to build a social network he can't control - TubefilterInside Mark Zuckerberg's Sprint to Remake Meta for the Trump Era - The New York TimesNetflix wants to keep pace with YouTube among toddlers, so it struck a deal with Ms. Rachel - Tubefilter Creator Upload Socials:YOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTIKTOK

Today's Headlines: The Los Angeles wildfire death toll has risen to 24, with a Particularly Dangerous Situation advisory in effect due to high winds, while lawsuits claim Southern California Edison's equipment sparked the Eaton Fire, which has burned over 14,000 acres. In Congress, Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faces confirmation hearings amid controversy, and Senator Markey proposes delaying the TikTok sale deadline, with reports of Elon Musk being considered to acquire its U.S. operations. A House bill seeks to allow Trump to negotiate acquiring Greenland, as Denmark signals openness to increased U.S. military presence there. The DOJ expanded its antitrust lawsuit against major landlords and RealPage for alleged rent price-fixing. Meanwhile, President Biden's final foreign policy address highlighted U.S. alliances and progress toward a potential Israel-Hamas hostage and ceasefire deal. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Wildfires death toll rises to 24 as L.A. area faces fresh threats  Reuters: Southern California Edison faces lawsuits over Los Angeles wildfires MSN: Edison energy company investigated over possible LA fire link The WA Post: Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, faces tough confirmation test Senator Markey: Senator Markey to Introduce Bill to Extend Deadline for TikTok Ban, Takes to Senate Floor in Support of Vibrant Online Communities Bloomberg: China Discusses Sale of TikTok US to Musk as One Possible Option Axios: House GOP crafts bill to let Trump purchase Greenland ProPublica: Justice Department Sues Six of the Nation's Largest Landlords in Effort to Stop Alleged Price-Fixing in Rental Markets NBC News: Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas 'on the brink of coming to fruition,' Biden says Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Braun - Beckwith sworn in. Indy Eleven moving to Grand Park in Westfield. A hostage deal on the brink of happening? Another recall in the works against Newsom. Republican senators need to rip Markey apart. Texas Man Charged with Stalking Caitlin Clark, Arrested in Indianapolis. Order at Starbucks or get out. Indianapolis City-Councilors question city's plowing plan. IndyGo will offer free rides on Transit Equity Day. LA Times owner says it was wrong to endorse Karen Bass. Original Picasso for sale. Confirmation hearings begin today. Trump inauguration broadcast plans for the show. Indiana bill to ban tobacco products to those born after 2004. The inflation is baked in. IndyGo Transit Equity DaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Braun - Beckwith sworn in. Indy Eleven moving to Grand Park in Westfield. A hostage deal on the brink of happening? Another recall in the works against Newsom. Republican senators need to rip Markey apart. Texas Man Charged with Stalking Caitlin Clark, Arrested in Indianapolis. Order at Starbucks or get out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As our resolution for the new year, we decided to record 300 podcast episodes. And wouldn't you know it: We're almost there! Kick off 2025 by learning about the, surprisingly, never-before discussed on the show matching law! Then we blast off into a more recent development by reviewing research on Collaborative Problem Solving before settling down for a wintry Grab Bag jamboree. And speaking of jamborees, we release our 300th episode on the always relevant topic, vaccines not causing autism. Want to see ABA Inside Track celebrate the 300th episode milestone in person? Join us on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 5-7pm EST at Regis College for a full-length live recording, food, our typical brand of shenanigans, and a free CE. Click here to RSVP. Articles for January 2025 Matching Law Reed, D.D. & Kaplan, B.A. (2011). The matching law: A tutorial for practitioners. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 4, 15-24. doi: 10.1007/BF03391780 Alferink, L.A., Critchfield, T.S., Hitt, J.L., & Higgins, W.J. (2009). Generality of the matching law as a descriptor of shot selection in basketball. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 595-608. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-595 Morris, S.L. & Vollmer, T.R. (2022). The matching law provides a quantitative description of social time allocation in children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 934-957. doi: 10.1002/jaba.934   Auld Bag Syne (Winter 2025 Grab Bag) Graham, S., Keenan, M., & Dillenburger, K. (2024). All for one and one for all: The good inclusion game. Behavioral Interventions. doi: 10.1002/bin.2048 Migan-Gandonou Horr, J. & Campos, C. (2024). Effects of a technology‐based self‐management intervention on social media use in a college student. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00977-3 Schmidt, J., Krantz, J., King, H., Vetter, J., & Maruska, C. (2024). Using a brief experimental analysis for writing speed intervention identification. Behavioral Interventions, 39. doi: 10.1002/bin.2019   Collaborative Problem Solving Greene, R.W., Ablon, J.S., & Goring, J.C. (2003). A transactional model of oppositional behavior: Underpinnings of the Collaborative Problem Solving approach. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 55, 67-75. doi: 10.1016/S0022-3999(02)00585-8 Greene, R.W., Ablon. J.S., Goring, J.C., Raezer-Blakely, L., Markey, J., Monuteaux, M.C., Henin, A., Edwards, G., & Rabbit, S. (2004). Effectiveness of Collaborative Problem Solving in affectively dysregulated children with oppositional-defiant disorder: Initial findings. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 72, 1157-1164. doi: 10.1037/0022-006X.72.6.1157 Pollastri, A.R., Wang, L., Eddy, C.J., & Ablon, J.S. (2023). An open trial of Collaborative Problem Solving in a naturalistic outpatient setting. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 28, 512-524. doi: 10.1177/13591045221094387 Stoll, S.J., Hartman, J.D., Paxton, D., Wang, L., Ablon, J.S., Perry, B.D., & Pollastri, A.R. (2023). De-implemnting a point and level system in youth residential care without increased safety risk: A case study. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth. doi: 10.1080/0886571X.2023.2233408   Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism Ahearn, W.H. (2010). What every behavior analyst should know about the “MMR causes autism” hypothesis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 3, 46-52. doi: 10.1007/BF03391757 Deer, B. (2011). How the case against the MMR vaccine was fixed. The BMJ, 342:c5347. doi: 10.1136/bmj.c5347 Taylor, L.E., Swerdfeger, A.L., & Eslick, G.D. (2014). Vaccines are not associated with autism: An evidence-based meta-analysis of case-control and cohort studies. Vaccine, 32, 3623-2629. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.04.085 Alvik-Harju, C. (2024). Finding more constructive ways forward in the debate over vaccines with increased disability cultural competence. Med Humanit, 49, 9-16. doi: 10.1136/medhum-2021-012342

Do you cringe when you see a picture of yourself? Do you say negative things about how you look? If so, you're not alone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve your body image. Dr. Charlotte Markey is a renowned health psychologist and professor of psychology. She has an extensive background in body image research and has authored several influential books. Her newest book, Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life, delves into how our perceptions of our bodies evolve over time and provides strategies to improve our body image. Some of the things we discuss are: How to increase awareness about your body image The things that impact how you feel about yourself The cost of poor body image The difference between maladaptive and adaptive investments in your appearance How to raise kids who feel good about how they look How to deal with negative thoughts about yourself when you look in the mirror Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Links & Resources Adultish Follow Dr. Markey on Instagram — @Char_Markey Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Offers From Our Sponsors Uncommon Goods — Get 15% off at UncommonGoods.com/stronger Wildgrain — Get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box at wildgrain.com/stronger AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off! Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystronger AquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today. Jenni Kayne - Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code stronger15 at jennikayne.com/stronger15 #jennikaynepartner ZocDoc - Go to ZocDoc.com/stronger to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices