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Newstalk Breakfast Highlights
'Maybe It's Autism' -- Errol Musk

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 10:18


NewsTalk Breakfast is joined by Elon Musk's father, Errol. As this escalating row between Elon and Donald Trump rolls on, is it all about the "Big Beautiful Bill" or is there more to it.Listen here.

Steamy Stories Podcast
Sex For Science's Sake

Steamy Stories Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


Sex For Science's SakeGirl volunteers for a sensory enhancement programBased on a post by asadama. Listen to the Podcast at My First Time.Meet Deana.Deana volunteers to test a membrane that she hopes will allow her to experience an orgasm. To her surprise the membeane does much more. She is asked to join the membrane development program, to work with them to make the product commercially viable. The series will also contain stories about other people involved in the project and the ways in which the membrane impacts their lives.The offer.The advertisement on the student union bulletin board was easy to overlook; plain, black type on white paper; tucked into the lower right corner, and almost hidden by a large orange and black poster announcing a Hallowe'en dance hosted by one of the sororities."Volunteers wanted for research project in sensory enhancement. Applicants must be 18 years or older." A phone number was attached.Deana scanned the rest of the bulletin board, but nothing interesting caught her eye. She came back to the little advertisement in the corner, opened her phone and took a picture of the phone number, then hurried off to her first class of the day.As she approached the lecture hall where her second year organic chemistry class was scheduled she was met by a crowd of students coming out the open door. She recognized a face and called out, "What's going on?""Class is canceled today," the girl called back. "Professor Stevenson is sick."Deana sighed. She had almost three hours to kill until her next class, and she didn't feel like hanging out at the cafeteria and drinking coffee. She sat down on a nearby bench and opened her phone. The picture she'd just taken glared at her. Why not? Just to find out what it's about.Deana copied the phone number and pasted it into her number pad. She listened to two rings, then started to hang up. "Physiology Department," a female voice answered. "This is Janice. How can I help you?""Uh, hi, Janice. This number was on an ad for volunteers for a sensory enhancement study?""Oh. Yes. Just a moment. I'll transfer you."A moment later another female voice sounded in her ear. "Teresa speaking. How can I help you?"Deana repeated her query about the advertisement. "Oh, yes!" Teresa responded. "Do you have a couple of hours right now?""I suppose so," Deana replied uncertainly. "But I was really just wondering what this study is about?""Of course," Teresa voice came back. "Are you somewhere private?""Uh, no," Deana admitted. "I'm sitting on a bench in the hallway of the Chemistry building.""I see. The thing is; the subject matter of this study is a little sensitive. You've got questions, and we'll have questions, and the answers might get a little intimate. If you just come next door to the Faculty of Medicine, the receptionist will guide you to us, and we can have a nice comfortable chat in private."Deana didn't have anything else to do and she was curious. "Okay. I'll see you soon, then."Interview.Ten minutes later she found herself in a comfortable chair, with a hot cup of tea, sitting opposite Teresa; an attractive woman in her mid-twenties, casually dressed in jeans and a sweatshirt."You want to know what this study is about," Teresa began.Deana nodded."Well, to begin with, we're looking at a way of enhancing the pleasure you might feel from tactile inputs.""Touching?" Deana asked."Yes.""Sexual touching?" Deana ventured.Teresa smiled. "That's the eventual aim, yes. Is that something you might be interested in?""Um." A cascade of troubled memories flooded Deana's mind.She was a good-looking, healthy young woman, but at almost twenty-one years of age Deana had yet to have an orgasm; not with her own hands, not at the hands of her boyfriends, not even with a lesbian girlfriend. Her parents had been open with her about sex, and she'd overheard enough joyous sounds from their lovemaking sessions to know her mother didn't have that problem.Teresa saw the blush on Deana's face. She leaned forward and took Deana's hands in hers. "You're not alone, you know. If we're successful, our program could help a lot of people with concerns like yours."Deana shook her head. "I just... I don't get excited. I mean it feels nice... touching myself... being touched by someone else. But... nothing happens."Teresa nodded. "Our program is working on a new method to bring on the response you're looking for.""A drug?" Deana asked.Teresa shook her head. "No, nothing like that. Do you know what a monomolecular layer is?""Um, sort of?"Teresa nodded. "Essentially it's a membrane that's only a single molecule thick. We've developed a membrane that might be able to enhance your tactile sense.""My sense of touch? Would that really help?""There are a number of reasons why you might not respond to intimate touching. We believe that increasing the pleasure you feel from being touched might overcome a significant barrier.""Oh? That sounds interesting.""Would you be willing to let us test such a membrane on you?""I... I think so."Teresa smiled warmly. "Wonderful! But first, we need you to answer some questions. Would that be okay?""Sure.""Alright." Teresa picked up a tablet and turned it on. "Your name and age.""Deana Darlington. Twenty.""You appear to be female. Do you identify as female?""Um, yes.""Sexual preference?""Uh; I'm not sure. I started dating when I was sixteen. I've had boyfriends, but nothing really serious. But my best friend in the world is Mark. I've known him forever; he lives next door to me; and he... um... we lost our virginity together."About Mark.Deana and Mark had the same birthday in August. When they turned eighteen they told everyone that they didn't want a party or anything; that they were just going to hang out together. It was a really hot day, and they were alone at her house, in her bedroom, trying to get relief from the heat. Mark took off his shirt, leaving him just in his shorts. 'Why is it okay for boys to take off their shirts, but not girls,' Deana complained. 'We have the right to cool down, too.'Mark had shrugged. 'I don't know, Deana. Go ahead and take off your shirt if you want. I don't care.'Deana didn't hesitate; she took off her t-shirt and then, after a glare at Mark's bare chest, removed her bra. Mark had grinned at her and challenged 'Shorts, too,' and stepped out of his, keeping on his white cotton briefs. Deana quickly stripped off her shorts, then mischievously upped the challenge; 'and underpants.'Matching action to words, she stood in front of him naked. After a brief hesitation Mark got naked as well. They eyed each other curiously before sitting down on the bed, a comfortable distance apart.Deana stared as Mark's cock swelled and grew hard and erect. 'That's neat!' she breathed, in awe. 'Does that mean you think I'm sexy?'Mark blushed. 'Umm, yeah; I guess.'Deana reached her hand out towards Mark's groin. "Can I touch it?"Mark swallowed. 'Oh, okay.'Deana touched her fingers to the soft, pink skin covering his swollen shaft. Gathering her courage she leaned forward and circled her fingers around it. Mark gasped in pleasure.'You like that?'Mark nodded, 'Uh-huh.'She slid her hand back and forth, and giggled as Mark moaned in delight. Moving beside him, Deana pumped her hand up and down. It only took a few minutes for Mark to ejaculate, gasping and crying. Deana laughed in glee, feeling unaccountably proud of what she'd done.He used her bathroom to clean up, then came back to sit on the bed. 'Is it okay if I touch you?'Deana blushed. 'Okay.' She lay back and opened her legs, letting him see between.Mark explored her carefully, his fingers curious and gentle. Deana liked the feeling of him touching her. It felt nice, but nothing more. She'd hoped to feel what Mark had felt when she touched him.'Mark, nothing's happening.' She sat up and pointed to his erect cock. 'Maybe if you put that inside me?''You mean; have sex with you?''Uh-huh. It's our eighteenth birthday. Let's do it.''Um, I don't have any protection.''You can feel when you're about to shoot, right?'"Uh-huh.''Then just do that on my tummy; not inside.'She lay back; Mark positioned himself above her and awkwardly pushed in. Deana let out a yelp of pain, and Mark stopped.'No, don't stop. I'm a virgin, remember. I think it's supposed to hurt a little.''Are you sure? I don't want to hurt you.''I'm sure. I want to do this.'Mark eased in and started pumping. Deana tried to ignore the discomfort. She'd hoped that having sex would get her excited, but it didn't seem to be working. Seeing the pleasure on Mark's face, she decided to hold on until he was finished. His movements inside her became more frenzied, and suddenly he pulled out and collapsed on her, gasping and moaning, his cock pulsing against her belly, making it wet and sticky.Interview, continued."Mark climaxed, but not me," Deana told her."How did you feel, having sex with him?""Well, it hurt a bit, but I didn't mind that. I liked seeing his pleasure, and that I could do that to him.""Oral sex?"Deana blushed. "Not with Mark, no."Teresa nodded and made some notes. "Have you been checked out medically?"Deana nodded. "Yes, several times. I've got no physical abnormalities and my hormone levels are all within normal parameters. One doctor suggested I try anti-anxiety medication, but I haven't.""Masturbation? Sex toys? Alcohol? Drugs?""Tried them all. Touching myself feels pleasant, and so do vibrators, but that's all. And booze and weed don't do anything for me."She'd tried last summer, again with her best friend, Mark. She'd talked with him about her inability to orgasm, and they'd tried smoking a joint together. They'd got giggly and silly, and he had touched her, but she hadn't got aroused. One night when her parents were away, she'd picked up a cheap bottle of booze and invited Mark over. 'Maybe I've got some deep-seated inhibition that's stopping me from having orgasms,' she'd said to him. 'I'm going to get good and drunk, and you're going to have sex with me. Whatever you want to do; I don't care. Just... let me know how it goes tomorrow.'The next day she had a ferocious hangover, and between her legs was very sore. 'Did anything happen?' she asked Mark that afternoon. 'You downed half the bottle,' he told her, 'and you were really out of it' He looked apologetic. 'Please don't ask me to do anything like that again. I did what you asked and I banged you as long as I could. You just lay there. Just so you know I used a condom and I did get off, but it wasn't a lot of fun.'"Have you had any sexual experiences with girls?"Deana nodded, her face pink. "Uh-huh. Mark and I talked a lot about why I couldn't orgasm. He suggested I see if I'd be more successful trying it with a girl."A former classmate of Deana's, Joanne, had once confided that she was attracted to her. Deana had approached her, asking if she wanted to get together. She was terrified when Jo said yes, but they agreed to split the rent of a motel room, and spend the night together. When Jo made the first move, initiating a tender kiss, Deana dived in, and soon they were naked together. Deana still reminisced about the feeling of Jo's naked body wrapped around hers."So I did, and it was nice; very nice; but nothing happened then, either. For me at least.""Oral sex with her?"Yes.""And how did you feel about that?""Her tongue on me felt nice, but she couldn't make me come. I enjoyed doing that to her. Her orgasm was amazing, but all it did was make me realize how much I was missing.""So you'd be equally fine being paired with a man or a woman?""Paired?""At this stage we're mostly just collecting data, so we pair our volunteers randomly. We ask each pairing to touch each other, and we collect the data that is generated.""So I could be paired with anyone; man or woman, gay or straight? And we just touch each other? Sexually?""Touch each other, yes. Sexually? We're not asking you to. It's completely up to the couple if they want to or not. Our focus right now is just simple touching; hands, face, arms and shoulders, maybe the chest. You'll both be naked, of course. The monolayer right now is a little fragile, and clothing might compromise it. You'll be wearing contact lenses that will blur the features of whomever you're paired with, so you won't be able to recognize him afterwards."We encourage you to talk to each other, but we ask that you don't give away personal information. The rooms are like small hotel rooms, and they are very dimly lit. You'll introduce yourself using a name we give you, and then decide how you will begin. It might be with a hand to the face, or shoulder, or arm; perhaps a kiss. How you proceed is up to each pairing. It's quite possible that nothing will happen; you won't feel anything from the touch. We hope, though that something will happen, that you will feel enough to explore further. But as I said, how far you might go is up to you.""So you'll be recording us? Cameras? Microphones?"

Steamy Stories
Sex For Science's Sake

Steamy Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


Sex For Science's SakeGirl volunteers for a sensory enhancement programBased on a post by asadama. Listen to the Podcast at My First Time.Meet Deana.Deana volunteers to test a membrane that she hopes will allow her to experience an orgasm. To her surprise the membeane does much more. She is asked to join the membrane development program, to work with them to make the product commercially viable. The series will also contain stories about other people involved in the project and the ways in which the membrane impacts their lives.The offer.The advertisement on the student union bulletin board was easy to overlook; plain, black type on white paper; tucked into the lower right corner, and almost hidden by a large orange and black poster announcing a Hallowe'en dance hosted by one of the sororities."Volunteers wanted for research project in sensory enhancement. Applicants must be 18 years or older." A phone number was attached.Deana scanned the rest of the bulletin board, but nothing interesting caught her eye. She came back to the little advertisement in the corner, opened her phone and took a picture of the phone number, then hurried off to her first class of the day.As she approached the lecture hall where her second year organic chemistry class was scheduled she was met by a crowd of students coming out the open door. She recognized a face and called out, "What's going on?""Class is canceled today," the girl called back. "Professor Stevenson is sick."Deana sighed. She had almost three hours to kill until her next class, and she didn't feel like hanging out at the cafeteria and drinking coffee. She sat down on a nearby bench and opened her phone. The picture she'd just taken glared at her. Why not? Just to find out what it's about.Deana copied the phone number and pasted it into her number pad. She listened to two rings, then started to hang up. "Physiology Department," a female voice answered. "This is Janice. How can I help you?""Uh, hi, Janice. This number was on an ad for volunteers for a sensory enhancement study?""Oh. Yes. Just a moment. I'll transfer you."A moment later another female voice sounded in her ear. "Teresa speaking. How can I help you?"Deana repeated her query about the advertisement. "Oh, yes!" Teresa responded. "Do you have a couple of hours right now?""I suppose so," Deana replied uncertainly. "But I was really just wondering what this study is about?""Of course," Teresa voice came back. "Are you somewhere private?""Uh, no," Deana admitted. "I'm sitting on a bench in the hallway of the Chemistry building.""I see. The thing is; the subject matter of this study is a little sensitive. You've got questions, and we'll have questions, and the answers might get a little intimate. If you just come next door to the Faculty of Medicine, the receptionist will guide you to us, and we can have a nice comfortable chat in private."Deana didn't have anything else to do and she was curious. "Okay. I'll see you soon, then."Interview.Ten minutes later she found herself in a comfortable chair, with a hot cup of tea, sitting opposite Teresa; an attractive woman in her mid-twenties, casually dressed in jeans and a sweatshirt."You want to know what this study is about," Teresa began.Deana nodded."Well, to begin with, we're looking at a way of enhancing the pleasure you might feel from tactile inputs.""Touching?" Deana asked."Yes.""Sexual touching?" Deana ventured.Teresa smiled. "That's the eventual aim, yes. Is that something you might be interested in?""Um." A cascade of troubled memories flooded Deana's mind.She was a good-looking, healthy young woman, but at almost twenty-one years of age Deana had yet to have an orgasm; not with her own hands, not at the hands of her boyfriends, not even with a lesbian girlfriend. Her parents had been open with her about sex, and she'd overheard enough joyous sounds from their lovemaking sessions to know her mother didn't have that problem.Teresa saw the blush on Deana's face. She leaned forward and took Deana's hands in hers. "You're not alone, you know. If we're successful, our program could help a lot of people with concerns like yours."Deana shook her head. "I just... I don't get excited. I mean it feels nice... touching myself... being touched by someone else. But... nothing happens."Teresa nodded. "Our program is working on a new method to bring on the response you're looking for.""A drug?" Deana asked.Teresa shook her head. "No, nothing like that. Do you know what a monomolecular layer is?""Um, sort of?"Teresa nodded. "Essentially it's a membrane that's only a single molecule thick. We've developed a membrane that might be able to enhance your tactile sense.""My sense of touch? Would that really help?""There are a number of reasons why you might not respond to intimate touching. We believe that increasing the pleasure you feel from being touched might overcome a significant barrier.""Oh? That sounds interesting.""Would you be willing to let us test such a membrane on you?""I... I think so."Teresa smiled warmly. "Wonderful! But first, we need you to answer some questions. Would that be okay?""Sure.""Alright." Teresa picked up a tablet and turned it on. "Your name and age.""Deana Darlington. Twenty.""You appear to be female. Do you identify as female?""Um, yes.""Sexual preference?""Uh; I'm not sure. I started dating when I was sixteen. I've had boyfriends, but nothing really serious. But my best friend in the world is Mark. I've known him forever; he lives next door to me; and he... um... we lost our virginity together."About Mark.Deana and Mark had the same birthday in August. When they turned eighteen they told everyone that they didn't want a party or anything; that they were just going to hang out together. It was a really hot day, and they were alone at her house, in her bedroom, trying to get relief from the heat. Mark took off his shirt, leaving him just in his shorts. 'Why is it okay for boys to take off their shirts, but not girls,' Deana complained. 'We have the right to cool down, too.'Mark had shrugged. 'I don't know, Deana. Go ahead and take off your shirt if you want. I don't care.'Deana didn't hesitate; she took off her t-shirt and then, after a glare at Mark's bare chest, removed her bra. Mark had grinned at her and challenged 'Shorts, too,' and stepped out of his, keeping on his white cotton briefs. Deana quickly stripped off her shorts, then mischievously upped the challenge; 'and underpants.'Matching action to words, she stood in front of him naked. After a brief hesitation Mark got naked as well. They eyed each other curiously before sitting down on the bed, a comfortable distance apart.Deana stared as Mark's cock swelled and grew hard and erect. 'That's neat!' she breathed, in awe. 'Does that mean you think I'm sexy?'Mark blushed. 'Umm, yeah; I guess.'Deana reached her hand out towards Mark's groin. "Can I touch it?"Mark swallowed. 'Oh, okay.'Deana touched her fingers to the soft, pink skin covering his swollen shaft. Gathering her courage she leaned forward and circled her fingers around it. Mark gasped in pleasure.'You like that?'Mark nodded, 'Uh-huh.'She slid her hand back and forth, and giggled as Mark moaned in delight. Moving beside him, Deana pumped her hand up and down. It only took a few minutes for Mark to ejaculate, gasping and crying. Deana laughed in glee, feeling unaccountably proud of what she'd done.He used her bathroom to clean up, then came back to sit on the bed. 'Is it okay if I touch you?'Deana blushed. 'Okay.' She lay back and opened her legs, letting him see between.Mark explored her carefully, his fingers curious and gentle. Deana liked the feeling of him touching her. It felt nice, but nothing more. She'd hoped to feel what Mark had felt when she touched him.'Mark, nothing's happening.' She sat up and pointed to his erect cock. 'Maybe if you put that inside me?''You mean; have sex with you?''Uh-huh. It's our eighteenth birthday. Let's do it.''Um, I don't have any protection.''You can feel when you're about to shoot, right?'"Uh-huh.''Then just do that on my tummy; not inside.'She lay back; Mark positioned himself above her and awkwardly pushed in. Deana let out a yelp of pain, and Mark stopped.'No, don't stop. I'm a virgin, remember. I think it's supposed to hurt a little.''Are you sure? I don't want to hurt you.''I'm sure. I want to do this.'Mark eased in and started pumping. Deana tried to ignore the discomfort. She'd hoped that having sex would get her excited, but it didn't seem to be working. Seeing the pleasure on Mark's face, she decided to hold on until he was finished. His movements inside her became more frenzied, and suddenly he pulled out and collapsed on her, gasping and moaning, his cock pulsing against her belly, making it wet and sticky.Interview, continued."Mark climaxed, but not me," Deana told her."How did you feel, having sex with him?""Well, it hurt a bit, but I didn't mind that. I liked seeing his pleasure, and that I could do that to him.""Oral sex?"Deana blushed. "Not with Mark, no."Teresa nodded and made some notes. "Have you been checked out medically?"Deana nodded. "Yes, several times. I've got no physical abnormalities and my hormone levels are all within normal parameters. One doctor suggested I try anti-anxiety medication, but I haven't.""Masturbation? Sex toys? Alcohol? Drugs?""Tried them all. Touching myself feels pleasant, and so do vibrators, but that's all. And booze and weed don't do anything for me."She'd tried last summer, again with her best friend, Mark. She'd talked with him about her inability to orgasm, and they'd tried smoking a joint together. They'd got giggly and silly, and he had touched her, but she hadn't got aroused. One night when her parents were away, she'd picked up a cheap bottle of booze and invited Mark over. 'Maybe I've got some deep-seated inhibition that's stopping me from having orgasms,' she'd said to him. 'I'm going to get good and drunk, and you're going to have sex with me. Whatever you want to do; I don't care. Just... let me know how it goes tomorrow.'The next day she had a ferocious hangover, and between her legs was very sore. 'Did anything happen?' she asked Mark that afternoon. 'You downed half the bottle,' he told her, 'and you were really out of it' He looked apologetic. 'Please don't ask me to do anything like that again. I did what you asked and I banged you as long as I could. You just lay there. Just so you know I used a condom and I did get off, but it wasn't a lot of fun.'"Have you had any sexual experiences with girls?"Deana nodded, her face pink. "Uh-huh. Mark and I talked a lot about why I couldn't orgasm. He suggested I see if I'd be more successful trying it with a girl."A former classmate of Deana's, Joanne, had once confided that she was attracted to her. Deana had approached her, asking if she wanted to get together. She was terrified when Jo said yes, but they agreed to split the rent of a motel room, and spend the night together. When Jo made the first move, initiating a tender kiss, Deana dived in, and soon they were naked together. Deana still reminisced about the feeling of Jo's naked body wrapped around hers."So I did, and it was nice; very nice; but nothing happened then, either. For me at least.""Oral sex with her?"Yes.""And how did you feel about that?""Her tongue on me felt nice, but she couldn't make me come. I enjoyed doing that to her. Her orgasm was amazing, but all it did was make me realize how much I was missing.""So you'd be equally fine being paired with a man or a woman?""Paired?""At this stage we're mostly just collecting data, so we pair our volunteers randomly. We ask each pairing to touch each other, and we collect the data that is generated.""So I could be paired with anyone; man or woman, gay or straight? And we just touch each other? Sexually?""Touch each other, yes. Sexually? We're not asking you to. It's completely up to the couple if they want to or not. Our focus right now is just simple touching; hands, face, arms and shoulders, maybe the chest. You'll both be naked, of course. The monolayer right now is a little fragile, and clothing might compromise it. You'll be wearing contact lenses that will blur the features of whomever you're paired with, so you won't be able to recognize him afterwards."We encourage you to talk to each other, but we ask that you don't give away personal information. The rooms are like small hotel rooms, and they are very dimly lit. You'll introduce yourself using a name we give you, and then decide how you will begin. It might be with a hand to the face, or shoulder, or arm; perhaps a kiss. How you proceed is up to each pairing. It's quite possible that nothing will happen; you won't feel anything from the touch. We hope, though that something will happen, that you will feel enough to explore further. But as I said, how far you might go is up to you.""So you'll be recording us? Cameras? Microphones?"

The Parting Shot with H Alan Scott
Tony Nominee Darren Criss on the 'Miracle' That Is 'Maybe Happy Ending'

The Parting Shot with H Alan Scott

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 42:58


Darren Criss is an Emmy-winning actor, but deep down he's a musical theater nerd. Which is why he's so proud to be part of this year's Tony-nominated musical Maybe Happy Ending. "Everybody involved in [Broadway], we all work within a 10-some-odd block radius, and it is really like a campus celebration." For Criss, who plays Oliver, a robot in futuristic Seoul in love with another robot, Claire (played by Helen J. Shen), it's "nothing short of a miracle." "You kind of hope for this your whole life." After picking up 10 Tony nominations, including Criss' for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, it's clear countless others did too. "I hope it runs for many moons in other countries and in other dimensions." Part of what makes the show unique is its path to Broadway. "Every step along the way, it has been an exponential groundswell of positive response, because everything is just earnest ideas believed in by earnest people." And it's been a benchmark for diversity and Asian stories on Broadway. "I always like to say that the victory is in the conversation." Watch the full chat with Darren Criss: https://www.newsweek.com/2025/06/13/tony-nominee-darren-criss-miracle-that-maybe-happy-ending-2077612.html See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AP Audio Stories
'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her' and 'Maybe Happy Ending' lead Tony Award nominations

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 0:46


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on who was in, and who was out for the Tony nominations.

Magical Midlife
'Maybe I can' with Debbie R Weiss

Magical Midlife

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 42:57


In this inspiring episode, I chat with Debbie Weiss, who, at 50, decided it was time to stop living for everyone else and start asking, “Maybe I can?” Following the loss of her husband, Debbie transformed her grief into growth and began sharing her journey to encourage others to do the same.We talk about reclaiming identity after loss, writing her powerful memoir On Second Thought… Maybe I Can, and the courage it takes to start over in midlife.✨ Connect with Debbie:Website: www.debbierweiss.comInstagram: @debbie.r.weissPodcast: Maybe I Can with Debbie WeissIf you're enjoying the show, Join the community on InstagramFind out more and get resources at https://linktr.ee/LindsaydsPlease leave a review too! Reviews are the life force of podcasts! Chatting with my guests is awesome fun, and it feels even better when I have a yummy tea or coffee by my side. If you'd like to contribute, why not jump into buying me a coffee? Thanks, it'll keep me going while I record some future episodes for you. 

Wellness Force Radio
LLS | Speak Like the Top 1%: These 5 Common Words Are Secretly Sabotaging Your Success

Wellness Force Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 46:52


Wellness + Wisdom: Liberated Life Series | Episode 731 Wellness + Wisdom Podcast Host, Josh Trent, and the Liberated Life Series Co-Host, Mar, delve into the profound impact of self-talk, the power of language in shaping our mental states, and the most common disempowering phrases that everyone uses on a daily basis. Join The Liberated Life Tribe We ALL have problems. Stop hiding. Start living life liberated. Learn how to set yourself free from self-sabotage, limiting beliefs, thoughts + behaviors so you will have lifelong confidence + clarity of purpose through a thriving community + practical tools, guiding you to play a new reality game. Discover lifelong confidence, clarity, and a true sense of purpose with practical tools and a supportive community. Learn to rewrite your reality + master a new “reality game.” Unlock your highest potential in your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual + financial SELF beyond your wildest dream through accessing the power of surrender to trust life + create new results. Join the Tribe MANNA Vitality The only supplement you will ever need Save 20% with "JOSH20" Manna harnesses the power of nature through their Mineral Matrix blend, a unique composition of natural ingredients such as Shilajit, Ormus, and marine minerals. • Energy + Longevity • Brain Performance • Sex Drive • Immunity Defense • Beauty + Glow This blend is designed to support overall mental and physical performance, including cognitive function and energy levels, for an overall boost in vitality. By using natural ingredients, Manna provides a safe and effective way to enhance your body's natural abilities and unlock your full potential. Manna is a combination of the highest quality minerals, amino, fulvic, and humic acids, and nutrients gathered from some of the highest and lowest points on the planet —the mountains and the sea—to provide a comprehensive and enhanced mineral matrix. Save 20% with "JOSH20" Listen To Episode 731 As Josh Trent Uncovers: [00:00] The Power of Self-Talk The words we use are described as 'spells' and 'little prayers' that impact our mental state The narrative about pain can keep us stuck (e.g., saying 'I'm in pain' vs. 'I'm healing') The unconscious mind constantly listens to our self-talk Our brain receives 11 million bits of information per second but can only process 50-120 bits Neuroplasticity enables our brains to create new neural pathways through repeated thoughts [10:15] Disempowering Language Patterns Common disempowering phrases: 'I can't,' 'I should,' 'I'm bad,' 'I'm not smart enough' Learned patterns often pass down through family generations Spend 24 hours noticing how you speak to yourself The phrase 'I have to' creates a feeling of obligation and burden Replacing 'I have to' with 'I get to' shifts from obligation to opportunity The etymology of 'should' comes from Old English meaning debt, obligation, or duty [20:30] Replacing 'I don't know' 'I don't know' is a definite response that closes off possibilities Replace 'I don't know' with 'I'm figuring it out' or 'I'm learning how' The connection between disempowering language and lack of trust in intuition When we replace definitiveness with curiosity, it opens up possibilities Curiosity is lost during arguments when we get triggered (prefrontal cortex activity decreases) [30:45] Eliminating 'Try' + 'Maybe' 'Try' implies potential failure and provides a backdoor excuse not to succeed Replace 'try' with 'I will' or 'I'm going to do my very best' 'Maybe' steals our ability to take action and indicates a lack of conviction 'Maybe' often serves as a safety net in case we're wrong Replace 'maybe' with 'I commit to' or 'I believe' The importance of balancing high standards of communication with grace for ourselves Leave Wellness + Wisdom a Review on Apple Podcasts Links From Today's Show  732 Anne-Laure Le Cunff | Stop Living Someone Else's Life: How to Break Free from The Hidden Scripts Controlling You 481 Scott Jackson | Rewire Yourself: How To Create A Life You Love With Freedom From Subconscious Sabotage Josh's Trusted Products | Up To 40% Off Shop All Products Biohacking⁠ MANNA Vitality - Save 20% with code JOSH20 HigherDOSE - 15% off with the code JOSH15 PLUNGE - $150 off with discount code WELLNESSFORCE Pulsetto - Save 20% with code "JOSH" SaunaSpace - 10% off with discount code JOSH10 Ultrahuman Ring Air - 10% off with code JOSH Wellness Test Kits Choose Joi - Save 50% on all Lab Tests with JOSH Blokes - Save 50% on all Lab Tests with JOSH FertilityWize Test by Clockwize - Save 10% with code JOSH Tiny Health Gut Tests - $20 off with discount code JOSH20 VIVOO Health Tests - Save 30% off with code JOSH SiPhox Health Blood Test - Save 15% off with code JOSH Nutrition + Gut Health Organifi - 20% off with discount code WELLNESSFORCE SEED Synbiotic - 25% off with the code 25JOSHTRENT Paleovalley - 15% off with the link only EQUIP Foods - 20% off with the code WELLNESS20 DRY FARM WINES - Get an extra bottle of Pure Natural Wine with your order for just 1¢ Just Thrive - 20% off with the code JOSH Legacy Cacao - Save 10% with JOSH when you order by the pound! 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Beatles Books
John Harris - 'Maybe I'm Amazed'

Beatles Books

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 27:46


I'm welcoming the journalist and writer John Harris back to the pod today, this time for a special bonus episode on his book 'Maybe I'm Amazed -  A Story of Love and Connection in Ten Songs'. When John's son James was born, and three years later diagnosed with autism, music became a source of precious connection and endless wonder for both of them. James connected with so much music, but one of his strongest passions was The Beatles. As a Beatle obsessive himself, John talks about his own relationship with the band and tells us how watching his son discover and explore The Beatles became a source of inspiration for them both.

This is How We Create
124. Why 'Maybe' is Holding You Back (And How to Fix It) - Martine Severin

This is How We Create

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 10:22 Transcription Available


Ever find yourself stuck in decision limbo, saying "maybe" to opportunities that deep down you know aren't right for you? In this episode of "This is How We Create," Martine Severin unpacks her game-changing "Waffle Rule," a powerful framework that will transform how you make decisions in your creative career and beyond. You'll discover: Why indecision is actually a form of decision-making (and what your brain is trying to tell you) How to interpret that "static" feeling when you're waffling between choices The surprising connection between hesitation and your true values A practical 5-step plan to build your "no muscle" and reclaim precious creative energy Real-world examples from creatives like photographer Anastassia Withey and web designer Elsa Omri who made tough choices to honor their creative voices Download the workbook that goes along with this episode: Waffle Rule Workbook This episode grew from one of our most popular Creative Matters newsletter pieces, proving that decision paralysis is something so many of us struggle with as creative professionals of color. Whether you're considering a career pivot, evaluating collaboration opportunities, or simply trying to protect your creative time, the Waffle Rule offers the clarity you've been searching for. Hit play to reclaim your decision-making power and discover why sometimes your most powerful creative tool is simply saying "no.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Creative Life 00:25 Understanding Indecision 05:12 The Waffle Rule Explained 07:42 Applying the Waffle Rule 09:09 Conclusion and Call to Action Support the Show Website: Martine Severin Follow on Instagram: @martineseverin | @thisishowwecreate Subscribe to the Newsletter: Martine's Substack This episode of This Is How We Create is produced and edited by Martine Severin.  

Shark Theory
Finding New Paths to Success

Shark Theory

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 6:27


In this episode of "Shark Theory," hosted by Baylor Barbee, listeners are introduced to a powerful lesson in perseverance and creative problem-solving inspired by a persistent squirrel. This intriguing metaphor serves as a springboard for discussing the challenges people face when pursuing their goals. The episode opens with Baylor observing a squirrel attempting to reach a bird feeder, confronting slick poles as obstacles. When traditional approaches fail, the squirrel finds an unconventional way to succeed, showcasing the essence of thinking outside the box. Throughout the discussion, Baylor delves into the themes of overcoming obstacles and finding new routes to achieve success. Using the squirrel's determination as a metaphor, he encourages listeners to identify the "poles" in their lives—those seemingly insurmountable obstacles standing between them and their goals. He challenges conventional thinking and advocates for alternate paths, or "trees," that despite appearing daunting, offer a viable route to success. Baylor's vivid storytelling emphasizes the importance of not giving up, even when the path forward seems difficult or unclear. The episode resonates with those who may struggle with reaching their aspirations, inviting them to consider broader perspectives and embrace the uncertainties of new attempts. Key Takeaways: Identify Personal Obstacles: Understand the barriers impeding your progress toward goals, akin to the squirrel's challenge with the bird feeder pole. Seek Alternate Paths: Embrace new perspectives and strategies, represented by the "tree," to navigate challenges successfully. Power of Resilience: Maintain determination even when traditional methods fail, and be willing to explore unconventional solutions. Commitment Over Convenience: True success requires commitment beyond convenience, and the willingness to take risks is crucial. Value of Self-Belief: Trust in your abilities to take leaps of faith, betting on yourself even when the outcome is uncertain. Notable Quotes: "We see a goal, something that we really want... every time we get to a certain point, we keep sliding back down." "The difference between living in a land of mediocrity and being like the squirrel is most people say, 'Maybe it's just not for me,' and they quit." "Perhaps you need to look at your life and... realize, look, the approach... is a little bit tougher. It's not an easy road." "Do I care about instant success, or do I care about lasting success?" "This goal means so much to me that I'm willing to do what it takes."

conscient podcast
a calm presence - a conscient rethink

conscient podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 14:39


Note: to read this posting on a calm presence see a conscient rethink a conscient rethinkWhat needs to be said? Who needs to say it? Who wants to hear it? How does it help? February 16th, 2025, on the unceded lands of the Algonquin-Anishinaabe people.I started publishing the conscient podcast and balado conscient in May of 2020. My goal was to ‘explore art and the ecological crisis as a learning and unlearning journey'. At that time I believed that ‘the arts and culture could play a critical role in raising awareness about sustainability issues and moving people towards action.'Maybe. Maybe not. At any rate, some 300 episodes later, I felt that this first leg of my conscient journey is complete and that I owe deep gratitude to my collaborators and to you, for listening. It's now time to rethink conscient. Some of you might recall in my listen and co-create posting on a calm presence and this quote from the Intercultural Communication Handbook : Sensing, attending and being patient requires slowing down, pausing, and taking time to listen, look, feel and learn. Seeking to activate and use all our senses to relate as part of the world. This involves learning through relationships, through actions and through careful attention, not just through asking questions and talking a lot. Being patient and humble enables recognition of the myriad of messages that humans and non-human beings are always sending out.These wise words encouraged me to slow me down and inspired me to take a pause from the production of conscient during the winter of 2025 and I tried to follow this good advice.Others are also advocating for a slow down and a rethink. For example Kai writes in Dense Discovery – Issue 326 / When enough outrage is enough :We have enough information. We know where we stand. The challenge now isn't to understand more, but to act on what we already know, redirecting our energy from pointless online reaction to tangible local action. As I've said here before, we don't need more clever dunks. We need more people showing up – in our communities, in our work, in the unglamorous spaces where real change takes root.What did I do?I listened to everyday life. I stopped judging.I meditated on presence.I conversed with colleagues in the 10 week Surviving the Future : The Deeper Dive 2025 course.I shared some of my experiences in prepare, bend, sustain. I read and listened to Shaun Chamberlin's Dark Optimism, Nate Hagens' The Great Simplification and Kamea Chayne's Green Dreamer. I also shovelled snow, learned to play tennis and played shinny. Lots of shinny. I also pondered listener feedback from previous seasons of conscient. Here are a few : your guests are inspiring and the conversations are nourishing : it fills a gapwhy don't you present more diversity of voices, in particular from young people and the global south your conversations often go on too long. We're more likely to listen if you edit them downyou narrate too slowly : I. sometimes. fall. asleep. listening. to. you. drone. on.your podcast is not enough fun : why don't you try to be more uplifting and positiveintegrating soundscape compositions actually works well: it makes your podcast unique and compellingWhy not give us more practical tools to engage with the issues not just philosophical musings and doomist projectionstry to be a bit more humblebreathe more quietly and smoothlyWith this feedback in mind, I came up with a set of questions to guide my work future forward: What needs to be said?Who needs to say it?Who wants to hear it?How does it help?In other words, what is the point of all this chatter? I thought back to why I listen to podcasts in the first place and what keeps me listening?  I listen to podcasts because they help me:break me out of isolationaccept collapsefeel solidarity and connectionunlearngenerate spiritual and physical energyempathise through tone of voicenurture presence through hesitationlaugh and cryslow down and listenkeep going in spite of the oddsconscient podcast studio production spaceSo, with all of this in mind, I've decided to go ahead and produce a 6th season of conscient.You'll be able to hear three episode types:1. fifteens15 minute ‘composed' conversations with leading artists and cultural workers exploring the theme of ‘arts and culture in times of crisis, collapse, renewal' with a focus on actions. A fifteen is a coffee break of insight. 2. roundtablesLong duration, informal banter with friends and colleagues about their passions, fears and dreams, inspired by the innovative ways of the 1980's era CBC Radio's overnight talk show Brave New Waves. Participants are invited to tell a good story and to expect to be interrupted and maybe teased once in a while. A roundtable is an engaging kitchen party. 3. a calm presenceThese bonus episodes are me narrating each a calm presence Substack posting including additional commentary and soundscape compositions. It's intended for those who, like me, prefer listening over reading. I will launch season 6 at spring equinox on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5.01am (EDT).accesssubscribe to conscient podcast or balado conscient (free) on your favorite podcast player : Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Podchaser, Tune in, YouTubesubscribe to a calm presence (free) on Substackfollow and comment on conscient social media : Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads and BlueSky visit conscient.ca to search and listen to any individual Episodes or read episode notes and transcriptsAs always, if you like something you hear or read, please share. Feel free to reach me with questions and comments at claude@conscient.ca *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODESHey conscient listeners, I've been producing the conscient podcast as a learning and unlearning journey since May 2020 on un-ceded Anishinaabe Algonquin territory (Ottawa). It's my way to give back and be present.In parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and it's francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I publish a Substack newsletter called ‘a calm presence' which are 'short, practical essays for those in need of a calm presence'. To subscribe (free of charge) see https://acalmpresence.substack.com. You'll also find a podcast version of each a calm presence posting on Substack or one your favorite podcast player.Also, please note that a complete transcript of most conscient podcast and balado conscient episodes from season 1 to 5 is available on the web version of this site: https://conscient-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes.Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on conscient podcast or my social media: Facebook, X, Instagram or Linkedin. I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on February 16, 2025.

How To Make It
Chapter 18: Brandon Gardner: 'Maybe There's Still Hope?'

How To Make It

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 49:29


Producer and writer Brandon Gardner joins Emily and Haley to discuss his Peacock series ‘In The Know,' what lie killed his dreams to be an architect, and his creative partnership with Zach Woods. Emily knows what Brandon did 463 weeks ago, Haley praises Brandon's beer pong skills, Brandon reveals the secret to improv, and we fail to understand Nicole Kidman's wigs. So put your pants back on, grab your snowboard, and schedule some structured socialization while you listen to Episode 18 of ‘How To Make It With Emily & Haley.'Follow us: @howtomakeitpodcastFollow Emily: @emilydorothyyFollow Haley: @haleymuralee

Talking Tennis
Novak Djokovic retires with muscle injury vs Alexander Zverev | 'Maybe my last Australian Open'

Talking Tennis

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 37:57


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MAZI‘s WORLD
'Maybe it's Mazi's Friends' | Mazi's World Ep. 109

MAZI‘s WORLD

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 21:46


For this week we have a HEATED clip from last week's Mazi's World Live! Where Mazi gets something off his chest in front of the group. ROLL IT!

Union Church
Luke 4:14-30 - Christ and The Spirit

Union Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 40:01


Listen along as we look at week three of our Holy Spirit series. Luke 4:16-30 - Mike Reading Aren't you, like me, hoping that some person, thing, or event will come along to give you that final feeling of inner well-being you desire? Don't you often hope: 'Maybe this book, idea, course, trip, job, country or relationship fulfill my deepest desire.' But as long as you are waiting for that mysterious moment you will go on running helter-skelter, always anxious and restless, always lustful and angry, never fully satisfied. You know that this is the compulsiveness that keeps us going and busy, but at the same time makes us wonder whether we are getting anywhere in the long run. This is the way to spiritual exhaustion and burn-out. This is the way to spiritual death. - Henri Nouwen   Stones into Bread The Fountain thirsts, the Bread is hungry here
The Light is dark, the Word without a voice.
When darkness speaks it seems so light and clear.
Now He must dare, with us, to make a choice.
In a distended belly's cruel curve
He feels the famine of the ones who lose
He starves for those whom we have forced to starve
He chooses now for those who cannot choose.
He is the staff and sustenance of life
He lives for all from one Sustaining Word
His love still breaks and pierces like a knife
The stony ground of hearts that never shared,
God gives through Him what Satan never could;
The broken bread that is our only food. The Kingdoms of this World ‘So here's the deal and this is what you get:
The penthouse suite with world-commanding views,
The banker's bonus and the private jet
Control and ownership of all the news
An ‘in' to that exclusive one percent,
Who know the score, who really run the show
With interest on every penny lent
And sweeteners for cronies in the know.
A straight arrangement between me and you
No hell below or heaven high above
You just admit it, and give me my due
And wake up from this foolish dream of love…'
But Jesus laughed, ‘You are not what you seem.
Love is the waking life, you are the dream.' On The Pinnacle ‘Temples and Spires are good for looking down from;
You stand above the world on holy heights,
Here on the pinnacle, above the maelstrom,
Among the few, the true, unearthly lights.
Here you can breathe the thin air of perfection
And feel your kinship with the lonely star,
Above the shadow and the pale reflection,
Here you can know for certain who you are.
The world is stalled below, but you could move it
If they could know you as you are up here,
Of course they'll doubt, but here's your chance to prove it
Angels will bear you up, so have no fear….'
‘I was not sent to look down from above
It's fear that sets these tests and proofs, not Love.' John 14:15-17 John 14:25-26 John 16:7-15 “You can have all the right notions in your head without ever tasting in your heart the realities to which they refer; and a simple Bible reader and sermon hearer who is full of the Holy Spirit will develop a far deeper acquaintance with his God and Savior than a more learned scholar who is content with being theologically correct.” JI Packer  

Addicted to the Mouse: Planning Disney World, Disneyland, and All Things Disney
2025 May Be the Best Year to Go to Disney World…or Is It?

Addicted to the Mouse: Planning Disney World, Disneyland, and All Things Disney

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 36:47


On today's Disney Podcast, we're talking about all of the reasons to make Disney World your destination for your family vacation in 2025, but then all the reasons why it might be better to wait and choose one of these other amazing trips instead. So, which year is best? Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical […] The post 2025 May Be the Best Year to Go to Disney World…or Is It? appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi
From Jogging Strangers to Kindred Spirits in Lodi Garden

Fluent Fiction - Hindi

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 16:17


Fluent Fiction - Hindi: From Jogging Strangers to Kindred Spirits in Lodi Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-12-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दी की ठिठुरती सुबह थी।En: It was a shivering cold morning.Hi: लोदी गार्डन, दिल्ली में, हरियाली की बाहों में सिमटता हुआ एक कोना।En: Lodi Garden, in Delhi, a corner nestled in the embrace of greenery.Hi: सूरज की किरणें अंगड़ाई लेती हुईं गुनगुनाती थीं।En: The sun's rays stretched and hummed softly.Hi: वहाँ की दुबले-पतले रास्तों पर लोग अपनी दिनचर्या में तल्लीन थे।En: On the slender paths there, people were absorbed in their daily routines.Hi: इसी बीच, जहां एक ओर अराव था, उसी रास्ते पर दूसरी ओर प्रिया।En: Meanwhile, on one side was Aarav, on the same path, on the other side was Priya.Hi: अराव, अपने व्यस्त पेशेवर जीवन से कुछ पल राहत पाने के लिए, जॉगिंग का सहारा ले रहा था।En: Aarav, seeking a bit of relief from his busy professional life, turned to jogging.Hi: उसे महसूस हुआ कि उसकी ज़िन्दगी कहीं खोई-खोई सी है।En: He felt that his life seemed somewhat lost.Hi: जबकि प्रिया, एक उत्साही कलाकार, वहाँ अपने चित्रण के लिए प्रेरणा लेने आई थी।En: While Priya, an enthusiastic artist, had come there seeking inspiration for her paintings.Hi: वह प्रकृति की सौंदर्यता में खोकर नए रिश्ते बनाने से घबरा रही थी।En: Lost in nature's beauty, she was hesitant to forge new relationships.Hi: अराव ने तय किया कि वह जॉगिंग के जरिए अपनी परेशानियों को कम करेगा।En: Aarav decided he would reduce his troubles through jogging.Hi: यही सोचते-सोचते, उसने अपनी गति बढ़ा दी।En: With this thought, he increased his pace.Hi: दूसरी ओर, प्रिया ने सोचा, '"शायद कुछ नया आजमाने से जीवन में गहराई आए।"'En: On the other hand, Priya thought, 'Maybe trying something new might bring depth to life.'Hi: एक मोड़ पर, दोनों की राहें मिलीं।En: At a bend, their paths converged.Hi: पहले संकोच में, फिर प्रिया ने मुस्कुराकर कहा, '"नमस्ते, मैं प्रिया हूँ।"'En: Initially hesitant, then Priya smiled and said, 'Namaste, I am Priya.'Hi: अराव भी तनिक संकोच में हँस पड़ा, '"मैं अराव हूँ।"'En: Aarav also laughed slightly hesitantly, 'I am Aarav.'Hi: दोनों ने धीरे-धीरे एक-दूसरे के साथ जॉगिंग शुरू की।En: Gradually, they began jogging together.Hi: बावजूद इसके कि ठंडी हवा उनके चेहरे को चूम रही थी, उनके बीच का संवाद गर्मजोशी भरा था।En: Despite the cold air brushing their faces, the conversation between them was warm.Hi: कुछ दिनों की मुलाकातों के बाद, एक दिन वे एक पेड़ की छांव के नीचे बैठ गए।En: After meeting for a few days, one day they sat under the shade of a tree.Hi: वहां दोनों ने अपने मन के बोझ को हल्का किया।En: There, they lightened the burdens of their hearts.Hi: अराव ने प्रिय से कहा, '"मैं अपने काम से थक गया हूँ, मुझे संतुलन की तलाश है।"'En: Aarav told Priya, 'I am tired of my work, I am in search of balance.'Hi: प्रिया ने सिर हिलाते हुए कहा, '"भरोसे के रिश्तों की कमी ने मुझे संकोच में डाल दिया है।"'En: Priya nodded and said, 'The lack of trustworthy relationships has made me hesitant.'Hi: इस ईमानदारी ने उनके बीच एक नई शुरुआत की बुनियाद रखी।En: This honesty laid the foundation for a new beginning between them.Hi: मकर संक्रांति के रूप में आने वाले त्योहार की खुशी संतुलित बैठक के रूप में उनके जीवन में आई।En: The joy of the upcoming festival Makar Sankranti came into their lives as a balanced sitting.Hi: तय यह हुआ कि वे अब नियमित रूप से मिलेंगे।En: It was decided that they would meet regularly now.Hi: प्रिया को अराव के साथ में सुकून मिला और उसके चित्रों में नई ऊर्जा प्रवाहित होने लगी।En: Priya found solace in Aarav's company, and a new energy flowed into her paintings.Hi: अराव ने भी पाया कि प्रिया के साथ का समय, उसे जीवन में सच्चा सुकून दे रहा था।En: Aarav also discovered that the time spent with Priya brought true peace to his life.Hi: और इसी तरह, अराव ने खुद को सिखाया कि काम से अधिक, जीवन में शांति का महत्व है।En: And thus, Aarav taught himself that more than work, peace in life matters.Hi: वहीं प्रिया ने अपने दिल के दरवाजे नई दोस्तियों के लिए खोल दिए, जिससे उसकी रचनात्मकता में नयापन आया।En: Meanwhile, Priya opened the doors of her heart to new friendships, which brought novelty to her creativity.Hi: लोदी गार्डन की सर्द हवाओं की गवाही में, दोनों ने एक-दूसरे के साथ कदम से कदम मिलाकर जीवन का नया अध्याय शुरू किया।En: In the witness of the cold winds of Lodi Garden, they began a new chapter in life, walking step by step with each other.Hi: और वहाँ, जहाँ संगमरमर के मकबरों की छांव थी, वहाँ उनका रिश्ता गहराता गया।En: And there, where the shadow of marble mausoleums laid, their relationship deepened. Vocabulary Words:shivering: ठिठुरतीnestled: सिमटताgreenery: हरियालीslender: दुबले-पतलेabsorbed: तल्लीनrelief: राहतforge: बनानेconverged: मिलींhesitant: संकोचinspiration: प्रेरणाenthusiastic: उत्साहीpainter: कलाकारburden: बोझfoundation: बुनियादsolace: सुकूनharmony: संतुलनtrustworthy: भरोसेcreativity: रचनात्मकताnovelty: नयापनembrace: बाहोंslightly: तनिकdeepen: गहराताsluggishness: खोई-खोईpaths: राहेंdepth: गहराईhesitance: घबराtestament: गवाहीsun's rays: सूरज की किरणेंmurmured: गुनगुनातीmarble mausoleums: संगमरमर के मकबरों

Losing a Child: Always Andy's Mom
Episode 277: Lorenzo's Mom

Losing a Child: Always Andy's Mom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 54:49


When Suzanne's son, Lorenzo, was a little boy, he told his family that when he grew up, he would be a police officer. He even drew a picture of himself as a policeman. After finishing high school, he instead studied computers and looked to follow in his dad's footsteps. Then, one day, when Lorenzo was in his mid-twenties, he surprised his mom with a phone call. 'Mama Bear,' he said, 'I need to talk to you.' Suzanne responded by asking if she should be worried. 'Maybe a little bit, Mama Bear,' he replied, but it's OK.' Lorenzo shared that he couldn't work behind a desk any longer. He needed to help people and become a police officer. Although Suzanne was a little worried, she was also so proud of her son. She knew that he would be an amazing addition to the police force. He loved helping others. in his soul, Suzanne said that he was born to be a lover of people. She says that no one ever loved her as deeply as Lorenzo did. It was so fun to talk to her about their amazing relationship and about how, above all else, Lorenzo wanted to take care of his 'Mama Bear.' It reminded me a little bit about Andy, his big, loving heart, and the way he always insisted that he 'loved me more' despite my protests. Shortly after Lorenzo realized his dream of becoming a police officer, however, he suffered a tragic accident when he was cleaning his gun. His gun discharged and he shot an artery in his leg. Although he was able to call for help, it was too late. Amid this tragedy, Suzanne saw that Lorenzo's community loved him just as much as he loved them. Officers stood at attention at every freeway exit in southern California as the car carrying his body drove by. Thousands honored her sweet, loving Lorenzo. As we talked, I began to wonder if our two 'boys' somehow brought us together. I imagine a proud Andy telling everyone in heaven about his mom and her podcast, and Lorenzo thinking the podcast might be a good idea for his 'Mama Bear' to help her heal. When Suzanne emailed me, she wrote that I was her 'angel' who 'saved' her, but I'm pretty sure the 'angel' was actually Lorenzo setting things in motion.

The Kevin Jackson Show
Leftism's Ugly Reveal - Weekend Recap 12-22-24

The Kevin Jackson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 40:40


[SEGMENT 1-1] Leftist revelations 1   One election changed everything. It's not about parties, i.e. Democrat or Republican. It's about truth versus lies, pragmatism versus fanaticism. Harris had no real shot of winning and her political career is over, though she pretends it's not. Much has changed in this one election, and the world tilted “right” on its axis. We left Bizarro World and are now back to facing reality. Imagine the other timeline. Kamala Harris as president. What are we discussing? Probably a new federal agency dedicated to deciphering her speeches. She'd call it the “Circular Logic Bureau.” “We must, together, work together to do the work of working together.” Kamala 2024: Because coherence is so last century. If you think Biden had a cabinet of freaks and pikers, imagine what Harris would have offered up. Imagine international diplomacy under her. China would roll their eyes while she explains how “clocks and time zones are, like, very important to global relations.”  [SEGMENT 1-2] Leftist revelations 2   The Changing of the GuardOn the Democratic side, the old guard is falling—literally. Pelosi just broke her hip, and let's face it, that's Nature's way of saying, “You've overstayed your welcome, Nancy.” Chuck Schumer's days are numbered, too. At this point, he's just a placeholder for the next generation of dysfunction. The Democrats are so desperate they're floating AOC for leadership. Yes, AOC—because nothing screams stability like someone who thought the world would end in 12 years… eight years ago.On RINOs and Republican RealignmentNot even Mitch McConnell can escape the purge. McConnell's “working from home” is basically a polite way of saying, “Don't expect me back.” Trump doesn't need his brand of turtle-paced compliance anymore. This time around, it's the America First GOP or bust.Media MeltdownThe media is in full panic mode. George Stephanopoulos is reportedly in hiding—too embarrassed to admit he once gloated about a Trump downfall that never came. Jake Tapper? He's stuck in existential dread over Trump's lawsuits. The same Jake who once chuckled at the phrase “enemy of the people” is now Googling “defamation law for dummies.” Even Sonny Hostin had a rare moment of honesty, admitting Democrats are “out of touch.” Well, congratulations, Sonny—you've reached the starting line of self-awareness.The Biden Administration's “Greatest Hits”Let's talk about Biden. Or, as I like to call him, the Commander-in-Zzz. His administration has been the political equivalent of a retirement home talent show. Biden didn't just check out mentally; he forgot to leave the hotel key. Blinken called Afghanistan a “stain” on their record. A stain? That's like saying the Titanic had a “small dent.” And Jill Biden? She's retiring. No we retired her First Lady duties. Or maybe she's retiring from “supportive spouse” to become Joe's “caretaker.”  [SEGMENT 1-3] Leftist revelations 3 I talked yesterday about people saying Trump changed. Lie. Trump didn't change. He's the same guy from 2016. Brash, bold, awkward in his delivery of information, pompous, direct, and so on. He's just letting the world catch up to him. He's showing America what leadership looks like: bold, unapologetic, and effective. And that terrifies the Left because deep down, they know they can't compete. Business Leaders Kissing the RingNow, let's talk about the pivot. Suddenly, all the folks who sabotaged Trump in 2020 are lining up to pay homage. Jeff Bezos shows up, calling him a “changed man.” Oh, Jeff, you've changed too. You went from “we don't need Trump” to “please don't increase shipping regulations.”America's Moment of ClarityThis election feels like 9-12. Remember the day after 9-11? When America came together, albeit briefly? That's us now, taking a collective breath after four years of Leftist chaos. We've had metaphorical planes flown into our economy, borders, and safety. And for once, both sides are relieved to see an adult back in the room. But here's the thing—it won't last. Democrats will regroup, and the media will sharpen their knives. That's why this moment is so critical. Trump has four years to not just fix what's broken but to solidify a movement that outlives his presidency.       Sonny Hoskins revelation   What step has The Views' Sunny Hostins reached, because her recent comments are out of character. As her friends might say, “Who are you and what have you done with Sunny?” MSNBC explains comments made by Hostin, calling the timing “a rare moment”: In a rare moment of self-reflection, Hostin, who had long resisted critiquing the Democrats, said she's now 'rethinking my thinking' as Donald Trump's dominant support among the working class becomes impossible to ignore. 'Maybe it's time for the Democrats to do a little bit of this postmortem,' Hostin declared, acknowledging how the party had failed to connect with the very people it claims to represent. 'The Democratic Party has always been the party of the working class. If you look at all the policies, they're for the people.' Yet, despite their promises and intentions, she admitted, 'the messaging didn't resonate.'  [SEGMENT 1-4] Leftist revelations 4 [X] SB – Ted Cruz on men in women's sports Trump's ability to sweep the popular vote among working-class voters shattered assumptions about political loyalty, forcing even staunch Democrats like Hostin to reckon with reality.  While her co-hosts debated what drove Trump's success, Hostin's thoughts stood out as a sobering critique of a party she once defended without hesitation. I repeat, a rare moment of self-reflection. And perhaps a short meeting with legal? After all, Hostin has had to do multiple public mea culpas after she or one of the other shrews on The View made defamatory comments. And on the heals of ABC's Stephanopoulos woes, one can't be too careful. Apparently Hostin revealed that she grew up poor. Then she admitted that perhaps the Democratic Party has become a bit detached. The article continues, The deeply personal admission added weight to her argument that the Democratic Party needs to expand its reach beyond the 'highly educated' and 'college professors,' as her co-hosts described.  'I think we need to make space in this tent for the people that are really gonna need it,' Hostin emphasized. The panel went on to explore further Trump's appeal to working-class voters, with Republican co-host Alyssa Farah-Griffin attributing his success to immigration stances that resonate with voters who are anxious about the economy.  'It's not they think immigrants are going to take their jobs,' Griffin explained. 'It's [that] they know big corporations take advantage of cheap labor while they're struggling to make ends meet.' While Hostin firmly pushed back against the idea that Republicans have become the party of the working class, she did concede that Democrats have missed critical Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.

The Kevin Jackson Show
Leftists are FINALLY Waking Up - Ep 24-493

The Kevin Jackson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 40:40


[SEGMENT 1-1] Leftist revelations 1   One election changed everything. It's not about parties, i.e. Democrat or Republican. It's about truth versus lies, pragmatism versus fanaticism. Harris had no real shot of winning and her political career is over, though she pretends it's not. Much has changed in this one election, and the world tilted “right” on its axis. We left Bizarro World and are now back to facing reality. Imagine the other timeline. Kamala Harris as president. What are we discussing? Probably a new federal agency dedicated to deciphering her speeches. She'd call it the “Circular Logic Bureau.” “We must, together, work together to do the work of working together.” Kamala 2024: Because coherence is so last century. If you think Biden had a cabinet of freaks and pikers, imagine what Harris would have offered up. Imagine international diplomacy under her. China would roll their eyes while she explains how “clocks and time zones are, like, very important to global relations.”  [SEGMENT 1-2] Leftist revelations 2   The Changing of the GuardOn the Democratic side, the old guard is falling—literally. Pelosi just broke her hip, and let's face it, that's Nature's way of saying, “You've overstayed your welcome, Nancy.” Chuck Schumer's days are numbered, too. At this point, he's just a placeholder for the next generation of dysfunction. The Democrats are so desperate they're floating AOC for leadership. Yes, AOC—because nothing screams stability like someone who thought the world would end in 12 years… eight years ago.On RINOs and Republican RealignmentNot even Mitch McConnell can escape the purge. McConnell's “working from home” is basically a polite way of saying, “Don't expect me back.” Trump doesn't need his brand of turtle-paced compliance anymore. This time around, it's the America First GOP or bust.Media MeltdownThe media is in full panic mode. George Stephanopoulos is reportedly in hiding—too embarrassed to admit he once gloated about a Trump downfall that never came. Jake Tapper? He's stuck in existential dread over Trump's lawsuits. The same Jake who once chuckled at the phrase “enemy of the people” is now Googling “defamation law for dummies.” Even Sonny Hostin had a rare moment of honesty, admitting Democrats are “out of touch.” Well, congratulations, Sonny—you've reached the starting line of self-awareness.The Biden Administration's “Greatest Hits”Let's talk about Biden. Or, as I like to call him, the Commander-in-Zzz. His administration has been the political equivalent of a retirement home talent show. Biden didn't just check out mentally; he forgot to leave the hotel key. Blinken called Afghanistan a “stain” on their record. A stain? That's like saying the Titanic had a “small dent.” And Jill Biden? She's retiring. No we retired her First Lady duties. Or maybe she's retiring from “supportive spouse” to become Joe's “caretaker.”  [SEGMENT 1-3] Leftist revelations 3 I talked yesterday about people saying Trump changed. Lie. Trump didn't change. He's the same guy from 2016. Brash, bold, awkward in his delivery of information, pompous, direct, and so on. He's just letting the world catch up to him. He's showing America what leadership looks like: bold, unapologetic, and effective. And that terrifies the Left because deep down, they know they can't compete. Business Leaders Kissing the RingNow, let's talk about the pivot. Suddenly, all the folks who sabotaged Trump in 2020 are lining up to pay homage. Jeff Bezos shows up, calling him a “changed man.” Oh, Jeff, you've changed too. You went from “we don't need Trump” to “please don't increase shipping regulations.”America's Moment of ClarityThis election feels like 9-12. Remember the day after 9-11? When America came together, albeit briefly? That's us now, taking a collective breath after four years of Leftist chaos. We've had metaphorical planes flown into our economy, borders, and safety. And for once, both sides are relieved to see an adult back in the room. But here's the thing—it won't last. Democrats will regroup, and the media will sharpen their knives. That's why this moment is so critical. Trump has four years to not just fix what's broken but to solidify a movement that outlives his presidency.       Sonny Hoskins revelation   What step has The Views' Sunny Hostins reached, because her recent comments are out of character. As her friends might say, “Who are you and what have you done with Sunny?” MSNBC explains comments made by Hostin, calling the timing “a rare moment”: In a rare moment of self-reflection, Hostin, who had long resisted critiquing the Democrats, said she's now 'rethinking my thinking' as Donald Trump's dominant support among the working class becomes impossible to ignore. 'Maybe it's time for the Democrats to do a little bit of this postmortem,' Hostin declared, acknowledging how the party had failed to connect with the very people it claims to represent. 'The Democratic Party has always been the party of the working class. If you look at all the policies, they're for the people.' Yet, despite their promises and intentions, she admitted, 'the messaging didn't resonate.'  [SEGMENT 1-4] Leftist revelations 4 [X] SB – Ted Cruz on men in women's sports Trump's ability to sweep the popular vote among working-class voters shattered assumptions about political loyalty, forcing even staunch Democrats like Hostin to reckon with reality.  While her co-hosts debated what drove Trump's success, Hostin's thoughts stood out as a sobering critique of a party she once defended without hesitation. I repeat, a rare moment of self-reflection. And perhaps a short meeting with legal? After all, Hostin has had to do multiple public mea culpas after she or one of the other shrews on The View made defamatory comments. And on the heals of ABC's Stephanopoulos woes, one can't be too careful. Apparently Hostin revealed that she grew up poor. Then she admitted that perhaps the Democratic Party has become a bit detached. The article continues, The deeply personal admission added weight to her argument that the Democratic Party needs to expand its reach beyond the 'highly educated' and 'college professors,' as her co-hosts described.  'I think we need to make space in this tent for the people that are really gonna need it,' Hostin emphasized. The panel went on to explore further Trump's appeal to working-class voters, with Republican co-host Alyssa Farah-Griffin attributing his success to immigration stances that resonate with voters who are anxious about the economy.  'It's not they think immigrants are going to take their jobs,' Griffin explained. 'It's [that] they know big corporations take advantage of cheap labor while they're struggling to make ends meet.' While Hostin firmly pushed back against the idea that Republicans have become the party of the working class, she did concede that Democrats have missed critical opportunities to listen to the very people they claim to represent. 'I don't think the Republican Party is the party of the working class,' she insisted, but acknowledged that Trump's narrative, however Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.

Forbes Newsroom
'Maybe This Race Is Closer Than We Thought': Prof. Reacts To Shocking Iowa Poll With Harris In Lead

Forbes Newsroom

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 13:21


Dr. Kelly Winfrey, a professor at Iowa State University, spoke about the shocking results of the Iowa Poll released this weekend that had VP Kamala Harris 3 points ahead of former President Donald Trump. She explains the process behind the poll, the historical value of the poll and what could come on election day with the new data.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Background Briefing with Ian Masters
October 17, 2024 - Dov Waxman | Jacob Silverman | Mike Lofgren

Background Briefing with Ian Masters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 61:51


The Killing of Sinwar and the Burning Alive Seen Around the World of a Promising Young Palestinian | The Blatant Buying of a Next Trump Presidency (However Short it May Be) by Right Wing Plutocrats | The Goebbels-Like Nature of the Trump/Vance Campaign of Lies backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.com/ianmastersmedia facebook.com/ianmastersmedia

Wendy Bell Radio Podcast
Hour 3: We're Not Radical. We're Patriots.

Wendy Bell Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 37:45


Tucker Carlson unplugged says exactly what patriotic Americans feel: We want our old country back, and wanting that doesn't make us radical. Senator John Kennedy tears down FEMA's disastrous response to Hurricane Helene and the "too close to call" polling commentary will apparently be with us for a while. CNN's data guru tries to explain how the polls MAY BE really, really, really off... but that it's totally normal and okay if they are. Don't miss JD Vance's expert class explanation to a question about why black voters should vote for Trump.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast
'Maybe your land should belong to Jews': Druze lawyer ponders sector's future in Israel

The Jerusalem Post Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 62:11


In this week's epsidoe of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Sarah Ben-Nun speeks to Druze lawyer and activist Anan Kheir on how his community is seen as a minority and segregated with the Nation-State Law despite their years of proud IDF service and contributions to the state.

True Cheating Stories 2023 - Best of Reddit NSFW Cheating Stories 2023
Sex workers describe their very first day on the job NSFW - r/nsfw Podcast - Reddit NSFW Stories

True Cheating Stories 2023 - Best of Reddit NSFW Cheating Stories 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 4:41


Sex workers describe their very first day on the job NSFW - r/nsfw Podcast - Reddit NSFW StoriesEvery job has a first day — and that includes sex work.It's not like what you see in the movies (though sometimes you may find some elements of Hollywood in there), and it's not all pretty, but it can be interesting and, sometimes, even a little funny.According to prostitutes, erotic masseuses, and other sex workers on Reddit, here's what that very first day on the job is like."I started working because I'd gotten a few propositions through a dating website. I was studying med at the time and I was short on money. So one time, this guy made me what seemed like a lucrative offer and I agreed... A week or two later, I drove over to his apartment. I was petrified, but I needed the money so I rang the doorbell. It was a lovely apartment, and he paid upfront. He was nice enough. He asked me to do some things that I didn't want to do, so I said, 'Maybe not this time.' Kept an eye on the time (via the helpful clock radio next to the bed) and thankfully he finished on time. Had a shower, bit of a chat afterwards, and then he kissed me goodbye on the cheek.""I drank a heap of wine before I went to the agency. This was about 2.5 years ago when the industry was booming. I did booking after booking and went home with a massive wad of cash. I didn't think about it too much. I just loved the rush of being booked and making so much money. The industry is dead over here now and I have no idea why.""My first night, I was ridiculously nervous. I went to an upscale hotel, nervously walked through the lobby, hoping I looked like I belonged there, and not like what I was really there for. I was nervous the whole elevator ride up. I walk to his room, lightly knock on the door. He opens the door, says (for the story's sake, we will use the name Sarah) 'Hi, Sarah?' and like an idiot I reply with my real name. We laughed it off. It was quick, 10 minutes. He was polite and clean. In the area for business. I ended up seeing him a few more times over the years, always very nice. Tipped on top of the hourly rate, which was always appreciated and made me choose to see him over other clients in the future.""I was a different type of sex worker, a pro Domme. My first pro session was terrible! He was a good client, however anything bad that could have happened did happen... Including cracking his rib during a trample session (very rare when everything is done correctly). However I never had an issue after that first session, and ended up with quite a few wonderful regulars.""I'm a straight male escort and... for my first booking, I received an email from a girl that basically went as follows: 'Hi, I'd like to book you as a birthday present for my friend's 24th surprise party.' ... I turned up early to help these girls prepare the surprise and they're all insanely attractive. Out-of-my-league attractive. The girl who booked me then drops this bombshell on me: 'Oh, by the way, all of us are either escorts or strippers.' Uh oh, I'm in way over my head...""The guy paid me $60/hour for three hours. He smoked a few bowls, talked about jazz, and then very creepily went on and on about my boobs. I jerked him for like 30 minutes with this horrible rose-scented lotion, blew him, and eventually we had sex. I was impressed he could get it up with how high he was and figured he must be on something else. That's mostly what I was thinking about the whole time.""I was 22, just graduated with a BA in a major that would make me no money... I posted on Craigslist ($400 an hour; I had no clue about rates and still don't, but from this thread it seems high) and met a man the next night at his house for an agreed-upon 30 minutes. We sat on the couch and talked a little bit. He ran a small business, divorced, overweight, 40s... I liked him, so I kept going until he finished -- maybe another 20 minutes? I didn't charge him for the extra. I didn't enjoy it as much as I would with a regular partner, but it wasn't bad.""He was in his 40s, from another town, and offered me $900 for the night. When the night came along, he booked a hotel, and I went over there some time that evening. I was so nervous, I could barely speak a word when I got there. He was an average-looking guy. I wasn't attracted to him but it didn't cross my mind that it mattered. I was still about to have sex with someone I technically just met, and for money... After that, we just went to sleep and I left in the morning."Sex workers describe their very first day on the job NSFWr/nsfw Podcast - Reddit NSFW StoriesSex workers describe their very first day on the job NSFW - r/nsfw Podcast - Reddit NSFW StoriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-cheating-stories-2024-best-of-reddit-nsfw-cheating-stories-2024--5689182/support.

SBS Filipino - SBS Filipino
Trending Ngayon: 'Maybe This Time, Un/Happy For You, and Isang Kaibigan' - Trending Ngayon: 'Maybe This Time, Un/Happy For You, at Isang Kaibigan'

SBS Filipino - SBS Filipino

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 8:09


On SBS Filipino's Trending Ngayon segment, this week's viral topics include the 'Maybe This Time' dance trend, Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia's reunion movie 'Un/Happy For You' which is screening in cinemas across Australia, and the controversial 'Isang Kaibigan' children's book written by Philippine Vice President Sarah Duterte. - Sa Trending Ngayon ng SBS Filipino, mainit na pinag-uusapan ng mga netizen ang viral na 'Maybe This Time' dance trend, ang pagbabalik-tambalan nina Julia Barretto at Joshua Garcia sa pelikulang 'Un/Happy For You' na mapapanood din sa ilang sinehan sa Australia, at ang kontrobersyal na librong pambata na 'Isang Kaibigan' na isinulat ng Philippine Vice President Sarah Duterte.

Lost Spaces
'Maybe We Should Explore Polyamory...' - with Mehgan Sapphire from Sapphire's Earplay Podcast

Lost Spaces

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 49:28


It's time to talk all about the fine art of ho-ing. And who is going to guide us through this very important lesson? Why, it's Mehgan Sapphire, host of the Sapphire's Earplay podcast. Mehgan joined me to talk about her lost space, The Lexington, a San Franciscan lesbian bar that she went to when she was just a little baby gay in her college days. Along the way we discuss late night hook ups, the road to polyamory, and, of course, the importance of good hygiene... And once you've listened to this conversation make sure you also download this week's episode of Mehgan's show, Sapphire's Earplay, as we did a swap-a-roo and I am the guest on the latest episode! Follow me Instagram: www.instagram.com/lostspacespod Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/lostspacespod⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lostspacespod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to the Queer Word newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/queerqueerword Support me Buy Me A Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lostspacespod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow my guest Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/msradiosapphire/

Black And Forth Podcast
24. 'Maybe The Mbenga's Need To Renovate Chikurubi First...'

Black And Forth Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 93:50


You see that title, you gotta listen to the pod.

RSLASH Best Of Reddit Stories 2023
Sex workers describe their very first day on the job NSFW - r/nsfw Podcast - Reddit NSFW Stories

RSLASH Best Of Reddit Stories 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 4:40


Sex workers describe their very first day on the job NSFW - r/nsfw Podcast - Reddit NSFW Stories Every job has a first day — and that includes sex work. It's not like what you see in the movies (though sometimes you may find some elements of Hollywood in there), and it's not all pretty, but it can be interesting and, sometimes, even a little funny. According to prostitutes, erotic masseuses, and other sex workers on Reddit, here's what that very first day on the job is like. "I started working because I'd gotten a few propositions through a dating website. I was studying med at the time and I was short on money. So one time, this guy made me what seemed like a lucrative offer and I agreed... A week or two later, I drove over to his apartment. I was petrified, but I needed the money so I rang the doorbell. It was a lovely apartment, and he paid upfront. He was nice enough. He asked me to do some things that I didn't want to do, so I said, 'Maybe not this time.' Kept an eye on the time (via the helpful clock radio next to the bed) and thankfully he finished on time. Had a shower, bit of a chat afterwards, and then he kissed me goodbye on the cheek." "I drank a heap of wine before I went to the agency. This was about 2.5 years ago when the industry was booming. I did booking after booking and went home with a massive wad of cash. I didn't think about it too much. I just loved the rush of being booked and making so much money. The industry is dead over here now and I have no idea why." "My first night, I was ridiculously nervous. I went to an upscale hotel, nervously walked through the lobby, hoping I looked like I belonged there, and not like what I was really there for. I was nervous the whole elevator ride up. I walk to his room, lightly knock on the door. He opens the door, says (for the story's sake, we will use the name Sarah) 'Hi, Sarah?' and like an idiot I reply with my real name. We laughed it off. It was quick, 10 minutes. He was polite and clean. In the area for business. I ended up seeing him a few more times over the years, always very nice. Tipped on top of the hourly rate, which was always appreciated and made me choose to see him over other clients in the future." "I was a different type of sex worker, a pro Domme. My first pro session was terrible! He was a good client, however anything bad that could have happened did happen... Including cracking his rib during a trample session (very rare when everything is done correctly). However I never had an issue after that first session, and ended up with quite a few wonderful regulars." "I'm a straight male escort and... for my first booking, I received an email from a girl that basically went as follows: 'Hi, I'd like to book you as a birthday present for my friend's 24th surprise party.' ... I turned up early to help these girls prepare the surprise and they're all insanely attractive. Out-of-my-league attractive. The girl who booked me then drops this bombshell on me: 'Oh, by the way, all of us are either escorts or strippers.' Uh oh, I'm in way over my head..." "The guy paid me $60/hour for three hours. He smoked a few bowls, talked about jazz, and then very creepily went on and on about my boobs. I jerked him for like 30 minutes with this horrible rose-scented lotion, blew him, and eventually we had sex. I was impressed he could get it up with how high he was and figured he must be on something else. That's mostly what I was thinking about the whole time." "I was 22, just graduated with a BA in a major that would make me no money... I posted on Craigslist ($400 an hour; I had no clue about rates and still don't, but from this thread it seems high) and met a man the next night at his house for an agreed-upon 30 minutes. We sat on the couch and talked a little bit. He ran a small business, divorced, overweight, 40s... I liked him, so I kept going until he finished -- maybe another 20 minutes? I didn't charge him for the extra. I didn't enjoy it as much as I would with a regular partner, but it wasn't bad." "He was in his 40s, from another town, and offered me $900 for the night. When the night came along, he booked a hotel, and I went over there some time that evening. I was so nervous, I could barely speak a word when I got there. He was an average-looking guy. I wasn't attracted to him but it didn't cross my mind that it mattered. I was still about to have sex with someone I technically just met, and for money... After that, we just went to sleep and I left in the morning." Sex workers describe their very first day on the job NSFW r/nsfw Podcast - Reddit NSFW Stories Sex workers describe their very first day on the job NSFW - r/nsfw Podcast - Reddit NSFW Stories

True Cheating Stories 2023 - Best of Reddit NSFW Cheating Stories 2023
Sex workers describe their very first day on the job NSFW - r/nsfw Podcast - Reddit NSFW Stories

True Cheating Stories 2023 - Best of Reddit NSFW Cheating Stories 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 4:41


Sex workers describe their very first day on the job NSFW - r/nsfw Podcast - Reddit NSFW StoriesEvery job has a first day — and that includes sex work.It's not like what you see in the movies (though sometimes you may find some elements of Hollywood in there), and it's not all pretty, but it can be interesting and, sometimes, even a little funny.According to prostitutes, erotic masseuses, and other sex workers on Reddit, here's what that very first day on the job is like."I started working because I'd gotten a few propositions through a dating website. I was studying med at the time and I was short on money. So one time, this guy made me what seemed like a lucrative offer and I agreed... A week or two later, I drove over to his apartment. I was petrified, but I needed the money so I rang the doorbell. It was a lovely apartment, and he paid upfront. He was nice enough. He asked me to do some things that I didn't want to do, so I said, 'Maybe not this time.' Kept an eye on the time (via the helpful clock radio next to the bed) and thankfully he finished on time. Had a shower, bit of a chat afterwards, and then he kissed me goodbye on the cheek.""I drank a heap of wine before I went to the agency. This was about 2.5 years ago when the industry was booming. I did booking after booking and went home with a massive wad of cash. I didn't think about it too much. I just loved the rush of being booked and making so much money. The industry is dead over here now and I have no idea why.""My first night, I was ridiculously nervous. I went to an upscale hotel, nervously walked through the lobby, hoping I looked like I belonged there, and not like what I was really there for. I was nervous the whole elevator ride up. I walk to his room, lightly knock on the door. He opens the door, says (for the story's sake, we will use the name Sarah) 'Hi, Sarah?' and like an idiot I reply with my real name. We laughed it off. It was quick, 10 minutes. He was polite and clean. In the area for business. I ended up seeing him a few more times over the years, always very nice. Tipped on top of the hourly rate, which was always appreciated and made me choose to see him over other clients in the future.""I was a different type of sex worker, a pro Domme. My first pro session was terrible! He was a good client, however anything bad that could have happened did happen... Including cracking his rib during a trample session (very rare when everything is done correctly). However I never had an issue after that first session, and ended up with quite a few wonderful regulars.""I'm a straight male escort and... for my first booking, I received an email from a girl that basically went as follows: 'Hi, I'd like to book you as a birthday present for my friend's 24th surprise party.' ... I turned up early to help these girls prepare the surprise and they're all insanely attractive. Out-of-my-league attractive. The girl who booked me then drops this bombshell on me: 'Oh, by the way, all of us are either escorts or strippers.' Uh oh, I'm in way over my head...""The guy paid me $60/hour for three hours. He smoked a few bowls, talked about jazz, and then very creepily went on and on about my boobs. I jerked him for like 30 minutes with this horrible rose-scented lotion, blew him, and eventually we had sex. I was impressed he could get it up with how high he was and figured he must be on something else. That's mostly what I was thinking about the whole time.""I was 22, just graduated with a BA in a major that would make me no money... I posted on Craigslist ($400 an hour; I had no clue about rates and still don't, but from this thread it seems high) and met a man the next night at his house for an agreed-upon 30 minutes. We sat on the couch and talked a little bit. He ran a small business, divorced, overweight, 40s... I liked him, so I kept going until he finished -- maybe another 20 minutes? I didn't charge him for the extra. I didn't enjoy it as much as I would with a regular partner, but it wasn't bad.""He was in his 40s, from another town, and offered me $900 for the night. When the night came along, he booked a hotel, and I went over there some time that evening. I was so nervous, I could barely speak a word when I got there. He was an average-looking guy. I wasn't attracted to him but it didn't cross my mind that it mattered. I was still about to have sex with someone I technically just met, and for money... After that, we just went to sleep and I left in the morning."Sex workers describe their very first day on the job NSFWr/nsfw Podcast - Reddit NSFW StoriesSex workers describe their very first day on the job NSFW - r/nsfw Podcast - Reddit NSFW StoriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-cheating-stories-2024-best-of-reddit-nsfw-cheating-stories-2023--5689182/support.

The Shmuz
How much of you did you become? Shavuos

The Shmuz

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 2:05


Embracing Growth: Are You Becoming Your Best Self? The Power Of Shavuos In this video, Rabbi Shafier addresses common self-doubts such as 'Maybe I'm not good enough?' and 'Maybe he is better than me?' He delves into how a shift in perspective can transform our self-view. Rabbi Shafier emphasizes the importance of recognizing that each person faces unique challenges and has their own path to growth.

Karate in the Garage
351. MAY BE TERMINATOR...

Karate in the Garage

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 40:27


And here we are. Movie #5. The FINAL movie for the inaugural theme of May Be... This month of MAY BES was an interesting one to say the least. These are the May flowers that Gerard Butler's April rain has gifted you.   LET'S DO THIS!   ENJOY! ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages

Living The Red Life
From Hollywood Insider to A.I. Evangelist: How Ben's Bold Moves Shaped Celebrity Branding Forever!

Living The Red Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 27:30


In today's episode we have Ben Press, someone who found some of the greatest stars we have seen in our favorite movies. One he is most known for is securing a role for Amanda Seyfried in "Mamma Mia!" despite initial resistance from the studio, highlighting the importance of persistence and leveraging trusted relationships. He emphasizes never taking no for an answer and building authentic connections that can facilitate achieving significant goals. This mindset, which was crucial in his career as an agent, enabled him to navigate the industry successfully and secure major opportunities for his clients.In the discussion, Ben also delves into his transition from talent representation to the world of entertainment technology startups. He talks about his involvement in ventures like Russell Wilson's TraceMe, which was later acquired by Nike, and his advisory role at Cameo. He explains how celebrities have become more accessible for brand collaborations due to economic changes in the entertainment industry and shares insights on how entrepreneurs can leverage celebrity partnerships for brand growth. His approach combines understanding target demographics, vetting potential celebrity partners, and structuring equity deals to benefit both parties.CHAPTER TITLES1:00 - Introduction and Guest Overview2:08 - From Mailroom to Agent: Ben's Career Journey2:30 - Working with Hollywood Legends3:00 - Packaging America's Next Top Model and Mamma Mia 3:45 - Pivot to Entertainment Tech Startups 4:20 - Leveraging Celebrity for Business Growth 5:00 - Evolution of Celebrity Brand Work6:10 - How to Engage Celebrities for Your Brand7:25 - Vetting and Selecting the Right Celebrity8:45 - Structuring Equity and Compensation Deals 10:15 - The Importance of Fast Decisions in Celebrity Deals 11:00 - Activations and Fundraising with Celebrities 12:21 - Creating Authentic Celebrity Partnerships 13:08 - Case Study: Landing Amanda Seyfried for Mamma Mia 16:23 - Lessons in Persistence and Relationship Building 18:10 - Strategies for Effective Asks 19:27 - Encouraging Staff to Overcome 'No' Responses 20:41 - Turning 'No' into 'Maybe' and 'Maybe' into Meetings Connect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

The Marc Cox Morning Show
Taylor Riggs: 'Maybe We should make the schools assume your loans'

The Marc Cox Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 8:14


 Taylor Riggs, co-host of The Big Money Show on FOX Business Network, joins Marc & Kim to talk about Biden forgiving more student loan debt and how we're supposed to pay for this.

iFL TV Boxing Podcast
'MAYBE I AM CRAZY?' - OLEKSANDR USYK NOT HOLDING BACK ON TYSON FURY, SLAMS JOHN FURY 'BAD BEHAVIOUR'

iFL TV Boxing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 16:30


'MAYBE I AM CRAZY?' - OLEKSANDR USYK NOT HOLDING BACK ON TYSON FURY, SLAMS JOHN FURY 'BAD BEHAVIOUR' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

iFL TV Boxing Podcast
'MAYBE I AM CRAZY?' - OLEKSANDR USYK NOT HOLDING BACK ON TYSON FURY, SLAMS JOHN FURY 'BAD BEHAVIOUR'

iFL TV Boxing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 12:15


'MAYBE I AM CRAZY?' - OLEKSANDR USYK NOT HOLDING BACK ON TYSON FURY, SLAMS JOHN FURY 'BAD BEHAVIOUR' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ron Show
Kemp on Trump ('maybe') and Medicaid expansion ('no')

The Ron Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 44:32


Georgia governor Brian Kemp did a wide-ranging interview with the "Politically Georgia" podcast hosts last Thursday, which aired last Friday morning on WABE-FM and via podcast (listen here). In it, Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut grilled the governor to figure out where his support for the GOP presidential nominee is (we know where wife, Marty, stands, for now), his views on immigration, his stance on abortion rights in the face of 'dog catches car' backlash and where he is on Medicaid expansion should the 2025 General Assembly put it on his desk. Stubbornly, he's holding out (slim) hopes that his 'Pathways' project - thus far an abject failure - will work to insure hundreds of thousands of uninsured Georgians. Hear a good bit of the conversation and some "seasoning" of points I add to the dialogue.

The Grace Filled Leader-Work Life Balance, Productivity, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, People Pleasing, Overwhelm
129. Unlocking Time Freedom: Creating Your 'Definitely Yes' and 'Maybe No' Lists

The Grace Filled Leader-Work Life Balance, Productivity, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, People Pleasing, Overwhelm

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 17:19


Snag my free Time Audit Templates! In our previous episode, we continued our work with time audits so that we could begin to build awareness and take action toward better time management. We discussed the importance of categorizing activities based on their importance, urgency, energy level, alignment with priorities, and necessity. Today we are going to take that work and take it a step further… we will begin Creating Your "Definitely Yes" and "Maybe No" Lists when it comes to time commitments we need to keep and those we may need to change or get rid of.   Key Highlights:   We talk about what goes on our “definitely yes!” list, our “yes” list, and our “maybe no, not so much, not me, or not right now” list.   This 3rd list is the zone of opportunity when it comes to creating more time in your schedule for the things you want to be doing.  We have to “balance our budget” of time, and start getting to work on that “savings” bucket…the things that are important but have completely or nearly completely fallen off our list of commitments.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode 125:  Master Time Management: Applying Money Management Principles to Your Daily Schedule

Coast to Coast AM
UFO Phenomena The 'Maybe' Mindset Episode 1

Coast to Coast AM

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 36:33


In the first half, Italo-American photojournalist and investigative reporter Paola Harris discussed UFO/UAP phenomena and disclosure, as well as many of the legendary UFO researchers and contactees she has interviewed and befriended over the years. She spoke about the 1945 Trinity UFO crash case (which she and Jacques Vallee wrote a book about) and noted that some new information has become available, along with renewed interest in that time period associated with the movie "Oppenheimer," and how alien contact has sometimes been associated with humankind's use of nuclear weapons.Regarding the recent whistleblowers coming forward about UFOs, she commented that it's a bit of a distraction since whistleblower testimony from the likes of Col. Philip Corso, Clifford Stone, and the witnesses that Steven Greer set up in a Citizen Hearing on Disclosure has been out there for many years now. Harris recalled her conversations with the late Paul Hellyer, the former defense minister of Canada, and how he believed that recovered technology from UFO crashes could be used to solve various world problems related to ecology, medicine, and hunger. She mentioned her trip to the Andes in Peru to study the fascinating contactee case of Ricardo Gonzalez, who said he met time-traveling space aliens who warned of an impending earthquake in the mountains (that ended up occurring). Harris also announced one of her latest projects-- a special youth conference on UFOs for kids aged 13-18 in Longmont, CO, in June.--------------Author, podcaster, and attorney Allison Carmen battled with being a "certainty addict" and suffered the pull of despair and hopelessness that uncertainty can bring. In the latter half, she revealed how embracing the 'maybe' mindset liberates us to live in the present moment and nurture hope and possibility even in challenging circumstances. She shared her personal struggle with uncertainty and fear of the unknown, which led to anxiety and stress in her life and career. Despite efforts to control the outer world, she came to the realization that the secret to happiness and inner peace was in accepting not knowing what would happen next-- where all possibilities are open.She views stress as resisting whatever is happening in the moment, and anxiety as resisting the future. One can use the 'maybe' technique if they have a negative thought about their future, such as, 'I'm never going to have enough money.' You simply tell yourself, "Maybe that's not true." And suddenly, your stress and worry calms down, and you can be in the present moment, she said. "If you want your life to change, it has to happen in the unknown," as uncertainty can be freeing and open to many outcomes. "It's just kind of allowing yourself to look at everything. You can look at a bird in the sky, or you could look at the whole sky," she added. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgenoory/message

Coast to Coast AM
UFO Phenomena The 'Maybe' Mindset Episode 2

Coast to Coast AM

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 34:15


In the first half, Italo-American photojournalist and investigative reporter Paola Harris discussed UFO/UAP phenomena and disclosure, as well as many of the legendary UFO researchers and contactees she has interviewed and befriended over the years. She spoke about the 1945 Trinity UFO crash case (which she and Jacques Vallee wrote a book about) and noted that some new information has become available, along with renewed interest in that time period associated with the movie "Oppenheimer," and how alien contact has sometimes been associated with humankind's use of nuclear weapons.Regarding the recent whistleblowers coming forward about UFOs, she commented that it's a bit of a distraction since whistleblower testimony from the likes of Col. Philip Corso, Clifford Stone, and the witnesses that Steven Greer set up in a Citizen Hearing on Disclosure has been out there for many years now. Harris recalled her conversations with the late Paul Hellyer, the former defense minister of Canada, and how he believed that recovered technology from UFO crashes could be used to solve various world problems related to ecology, medicine, and hunger. She mentioned her trip to the Andes in Peru to study the fascinating contactee case of Ricardo Gonzalez, who said he met time-traveling space aliens who warned of an impending earthquake in the mountains (that ended up occurring). Harris also announced one of her latest projects-- a special youth conference on UFOs for kids aged 13-18 in Longmont, CO, in June.--------------Author, podcaster, and attorney Allison Carmen battled with being a "certainty addict" and suffered the pull of despair and hopelessness that uncertainty can bring. In the latter half, she revealed how embracing the 'maybe' mindset liberates us to live in the present moment and nurture hope and possibility even in challenging circumstances. She shared her personal struggle with uncertainty and fear of the unknown, which led to anxiety and stress in her life and career. Despite efforts to control the outer world, she came to the realization that the secret to happiness and inner peace was in accepting not knowing what would happen next-- where all possibilities are open.She views stress as resisting whatever is happening in the moment, and anxiety as resisting the future. One can use the 'maybe' technique if they have a negative thought about their future, such as, 'I'm never going to have enough money.' You simply tell yourself, "Maybe that's not true." And suddenly, your stress and worry calms down, and you can be in the present moment, she said. "If you want your life to change, it has to happen in the unknown," as uncertainty can be freeing and open to many outcomes. "It's just kind of allowing yourself to look at everything. You can look at a bird in the sky, or you could look at the whole sky," she added. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgenoory/message

Coast to Coast AM
UFO Phenomena The 'Maybe' Mindset Episode 3

Coast to Coast AM

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 35:21


In the first half, Italo-American photojournalist and investigative reporter Paola Harris discussed UFO/UAP phenomena and disclosure, as well as many of the legendary UFO researchers and contactees she has interviewed and befriended over the years. She spoke about the 1945 Trinity UFO crash case (which she and Jacques Vallee wrote a book about) and noted that some new information has become available, along with renewed interest in that time period associated with the movie "Oppenheimer," and how alien contact has sometimes been associated with humankind's use of nuclear weapons.Regarding the recent whistleblowers coming forward about UFOs, she commented that it's a bit of a distraction since whistleblower testimony from the likes of Col. Philip Corso, Clifford Stone, and the witnesses that Steven Greer set up in a Citizen Hearing on Disclosure has been out there for many years now. Harris recalled her conversations with the late Paul Hellyer, the former defense minister of Canada, and how he believed that recovered technology from UFO crashes could be used to solve various world problems related to ecology, medicine, and hunger. She mentioned her trip to the Andes in Peru to study the fascinating contactee case of Ricardo Gonzalez, who said he met time-traveling space aliens who warned of an impending earthquake in the mountains (that ended up occurring). Harris also announced one of her latest projects-- a special youth conference on UFOs for kids aged 13-18 in Longmont, CO, in June.--------------Author, podcaster, and attorney Allison Carmen battled with being a "certainty addict" and suffered the pull of despair and hopelessness that uncertainty can bring. In the latter half, she revealed how embracing the 'maybe' mindset liberates us to live in the present moment and nurture hope and possibility even in challenging circumstances. She shared her personal struggle with uncertainty and fear of the unknown, which led to anxiety and stress in her life and career. Despite efforts to control the outer world, she came to the realization that the secret to happiness and inner peace was in accepting not knowing what would happen next-- where all possibilities are open.She views stress as resisting whatever is happening in the moment, and anxiety as resisting the future. One can use the 'maybe' technique if they have a negative thought about their future, such as, 'I'm never going to have enough money.' You simply tell yourself, "Maybe that's not true." And suddenly, your stress and worry calms down, and you can be in the present moment, she said. "If you want your life to change, it has to happen in the unknown," as uncertainty can be freeing and open to many outcomes. "It's just kind of allowing yourself to look at everything. You can look at a bird in the sky, or you could look at the whole sky," she added. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgenoory/message

Coast to Coast AM
UFO Phenomena The 'Maybe' Mindset Episode 4

Coast to Coast AM

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 29:13


In the first half, Italo-American photojournalist and investigative reporter Paola Harris discussed UFO/UAP phenomena and disclosure, as well as many of the legendary UFO researchers and contactees she has interviewed and befriended over the years. She spoke about the 1945 Trinity UFO crash case (which she and Jacques Vallee wrote a book about) and noted that some new information has become available, along with renewed interest in that time period associated with the movie "Oppenheimer," and how alien contact has sometimes been associated with humankind's use of nuclear weapons.Regarding the recent whistleblowers coming forward about UFOs, she commented that it's a bit of a distraction since whistleblower testimony from the likes of Col. Philip Corso, Clifford Stone, and the witnesses that Steven Greer set up in a Citizen Hearing on Disclosure has been out there for many years now. Harris recalled her conversations with the late Paul Hellyer, the former defense minister of Canada, and how he believed that recovered technology from UFO crashes could be used to solve various world problems related to ecology, medicine, and hunger. She mentioned her trip to the Andes in Peru to study the fascinating contactee case of Ricardo Gonzalez, who said he met time-traveling space aliens who warned of an impending earthquake in the mountains (that ended up occurring). Harris also announced one of her latest projects-- a special youth conference on UFOs for kids aged 13-18 in Longmont, CO, in June.--------------Author, podcaster, and attorney Allison Carmen battled with being a "certainty addict" and suffered the pull of despair and hopelessness that uncertainty can bring. In the latter half, she revealed how embracing the 'maybe' mindset liberates us to live in the present moment and nurture hope and possibility even in challenging circumstances. She shared her personal struggle with uncertainty and fear of the unknown, which led to anxiety and stress in her life and career. Despite efforts to control the outer world, she came to the realization that the secret to happiness and inner peace was in accepting not knowing what would happen next-- where all possibilities are open.She views stress as resisting whatever is happening in the moment, and anxiety as resisting the future. One can use the 'maybe' technique if they have a negative thought about their future, such as, 'I'm never going to have enough money.' You simply tell yourself, "Maybe that's not true." And suddenly, your stress and worry calms down, and you can be in the present moment, she said. "If you want your life to change, it has to happen in the unknown," as uncertainty can be freeing and open to many outcomes. "It's just kind of allowing yourself to look at everything. You can look at a bird in the sky, or you could look at the whole sky," she added. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgenoory/message

Elevation with Steven Furtick
I'm Confused About My Calling Part 2

Elevation with Steven Furtick

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 21:20 Transcription Available


People throw around the word “calling” in church. But how are you supposed to find yours? Knowing when God is actually calling you to do something in your life is often a lot more complicated to figure out than we'd want it to be. It would be great if we could get a clear, 'Yes' or 'No' but often we need to learn to move on a 'Maybe'. If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: www.elevationchurch.org/giving/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elevation with Steven Furtick
I'm Confused About My Calling Part 1

Elevation with Steven Furtick

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 23:22 Transcription Available


People throw around the word “calling” in church. But how are you supposed to find yours? Knowing when God is actually calling you to do something in your life is often a lot more complicated to figure out than we'd want it to be. It would be great if we could get a clear, 'Yes' or 'No' but often we need to learn to move on a 'Maybe'. If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: www.elevationchurch.org/giving/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right Back At Ya!
90: Emma Bunton - 20 Years of "Free Me" [Solo Spice Girls: Revisited]

Right Back At Ya!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 73:20


Pour yourself a dirty martini and get ready to go from Girl Power to Flower Power as we celebrate 20 years of Emma Bunton's "Free Me" album. Widely recognised as one of the best solo Spice Girls albums, this iconic body of work - with its lush 60s pop, Motown and bossa nova influences - completely revamped Our Baby's career with four UK Top 20 hits: 'Free Me', 'Maybe', 'I'll Be There' and 'Crickets Sing For Anamaria'. From sexy Bond Girl vibes to cheeky cruise ship bops, Joel and David will be getting into the singles, music videos, photoshoots, album highlights, live performances and b-sides for a complete, all-inclusive celebration of this Emma era! This year also marks 30 years of Spice Girls' formation, so if you'd like some more 2000s solo Spice episodes... you better tell us what you want. What you really, really want. Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us rightbackpod@gmail.com

Mommying While Muslim
Post 10/7 Muslim Narrative Changes

Mommying While Muslim

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 58:20


Dr. Maytha Al Hassen from the team at ‘Ramy' is BACK to talk about the media shift that MAY BE happening as a result of mainstream being called out (finally!) for yellow journalism that vilifies Arabs and Muslims (at least this time in history). The Golden Globes just happened, so what about narrative shifts in entertainment media? Listen up, Hollywood!Ignore Uzma's doom and gloom, and pay attention to Dr. Al Hassen's takes on social justice influencers and events that may compel narrative media changes, and those that may continue to quell it. This conversation is sure to ignite some cerebral sparks, so put your smarty hats on!Tune in at 6pm EST on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or head to our website landing page. Links:1. Dr. Maytha AlHassen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lealishalabi/2. Send esims to journalists in Gaza now: https://gazaesims.com/esim-purchase-tutorial/3. Follow Palestinian journalists on IG      a. @motaz_azaiza      b.@wizard_bisan1      c. @gazanewslive      d.@gazamedicvoices       e.@lealishalabi4. Follow Palestinian voices on IG       a. @imeu       b.@iampalipina       c. @sbeih.jpg       d. @jenanmatari       e. @paccusa       f. @dcipalestine5. Palestinian allies on IG      a. @jvpaction      b. @greg.j.stoker       c.@owenjones84      d. @breakingthesilenceisrael6. ALL the movies!     a. Paradise Now (Hany Abu Assad, 2005)     b. Salt of This Sea (Annemarie Jacir, 2008)     c.  Slingshot Hip Hop (Jackie Reem Salloum 2008)       d. Anything starring Hiam Abbas (Ramy's mom, among other roles)     e. Israelism     f. Tantura     g. The Occupation of the American Mind     h. Born in Gaza     i. The Shaikh     j. Sniper    k. Rules of Engagement    l. Black Hawk Down    m. Argo     n. The Murder of Alex Odeh ( Jason Osder and William Youmans)7. ALL the shows!     a. Ramy on Hulu     b. Mo on Netflix     c. Ramy's animated series on Amazon PrimeSupport the show1. Web: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.com2. Email: salam@mommyingwhilemuslim.com3. FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim group4. IG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast5. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

Bernstein & McKnight Show
Tim Jenkins on Justin Fields' performance vs. Lions: 'Maybe his best game' as Bears QB (Hour 4)

Bernstein & McKnight Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 42:09


In the final hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes had their weekly conversation with Jenkins Elite founder and CEO Tim Jenkins, who provided a breakdown of Bears quarterback Justin Fields' performance in Chicago's 28-13 win against Detroit on Sunday. The guys then listened and reacted to Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson explain on the Parkins & Spiegel Show why his view on how much he deserves in his next contract has changed in recent weeks and months. Later, Bernstein and Holmes explained how a scene from the 1988 comedy/romance film "Coming To America" came to fruition in the Packers-Giants game on Monday Night Football.

Bernstein & McKnight Show
Tim Jenkins on Justin Fields' performance vs. Lions: 'Maybe his best game' as Bears QB

Bernstein & McKnight Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 17:48


Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes had their weekly conversation with Jenkins Elite founder and CEO Tim Jenkins, who provided a breakdown of Bears quarterback Justin Fields' performance in Chicago's 28-13 win against Detroit on Sunday.

Swinging Through The Sixties: The Beatles and Beyond
Buskin with The Beatles #74 excerpt - Paul's Iconic 'Maybe I'm Amazed' Solo

Swinging Through The Sixties: The Beatles and Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 2:02


A few minutes from the episode 'Paul on Lead Guitar Pt. 2' with special guest Craig Bartock.© Richard Buskin

The Gabby Reece Show
#217 Using Anger as Fuel For Achievement: Combat Veteran Kelsi Sheren's Guide to Triumph + From Military Mastery to Motherhood & The Power of Deep Healing

The Gabby Reece Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 114:57


My guest today is combat veteran and artillery gunner, Kelsi Sheren. Kelsi served in the Canadian army alongside American and British troops in Afghanistan. With an unsurprisingly turbulent reentry into the real world, Kelsi shares how she managed feelings of depression, anger, and suicidal thoughts. We discuss her journey to healing with the help of psychedelics and what it's like to go from soldier to wife, mother, and podcaster. To say Kelsi is an intense fireball is an understatement, and she is on a mission to help as many people as she can who are suffering from trauma survive and thrive. Kelsi shared, 'Maybe if somebody had told me after my military operation it was OK to have the feelings, take time to work through them, and it was normal to have the reaction to what I had gone through versus putting me on eventually 11 medications, that could have been really helpful.' After listening, make sure to check out her podcast, Brass and Unity. Enjoy! Sponsor: JuneShine.com/GABBY - text them a photo of your receipt, and they'll Venmo you immediately. Connect with Kelsi Books: Brass and Unity Podcast: Brass and Unity Instagram: @kelsie_sheren Website: www.brassandunity.com Connect with Gabby @gabbyreece | Linktree For the full show notes visit gabriellereece.com/podcast The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices