Podcasts about Meanness

Sheran James of The Sharin' Hour on KXFM discusses why we're mean, and whether the counteraction is caring more or caring less.

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In this very first episode in a new series of conversations around Devil Wears Prada, Julia begins with a question that sits at the heart of the film and of leading itself: when we call someone ruthless, what do we actually mean? In conversation with Phaedra, the discussion moves beyond the surface of The Devil Wears Prada and into the realities of making decisions when something important is at stake. Phaedra reframes the idea of ruthlessness — not as cruelty, but as discipline, focus, and an uncompromising commitment to the mission. Leading, she argues, often requires making decisions that are difficult, unpopular, and sometimes misunderstood. A central tension in the episode is the question of what comes first — the mission or people's comfort. While care and respect matter, decisions cannot always be shaped by how people feel in the moment. From addressing underperformance to making hard calls that protect the organisation, leading demands clarity about what matters most. The conversation also draws an important distinction between being ruthless and being mean. Meanness, driven by ego or self-interest, is something to reject. But being relentless in pursuit of something that matters — even when it costs you popularity — may be necessary. Returning to Miranda Priestly, the episode invites us to reconsider what we saw. Was she simply harsh — or was she clear, focused, and unwilling to compromise on standards? This episode sets the tone for the series — questioning the language we use, challenging assumptions, and opening up a more honest conversation about what leading really requires. About the Guest Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins is the Co-Founder and CEO of Promise, a category-defining technology company using AI to make government more efficient and public services more accessible. Under her leadership, Promise has distributed hundreds of millions of dollars in aid while helping governments operate with greater efficiency, accuracy, and transparency. Recognized by global institutions for her impact, she is a leading voice on modernizing government and serves on the boards of Honor and Tipping Point Community.

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the disturbing case of Carl Panzram, one of the most brutal and unrepentant criminals in American history. In the early twentieth century, Panzram's trail of violence stretched across multiple continents, leaving behind at least 21 murder victims -- many of them still unidentified to this day. What investigators eventually uncovered was a killer unlike any other: a man who not only confessed to his crimes without remorse, but bragged about them. Candice examines how a childhood defined by abandonment, cruelty, and institutional abuse forged a worldview so dark and so absolute that by the time the world tried to intervene, it was far too late.Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Killer Psyche ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Humanity is that thing we all share,  That balance and growth that comes from within, It's the part of us that feels and allows us to care,  And shows us the Happy Human we've always been. [full text below] Ep. 451 - Happy Humanity We begin as always  with the Happy Creed. We believe in Happy,  in Balance and Growth,  of being Mindful and Grateful, Compassionate and Understanding. Yowza Haha My Happy Friends! Do people puzzle you? Do their motivations seem strange, their actions weird? Well, they shouldn't. They're navigating the same Human Condition as you are. Eating, sleeping, loving, losing--just like the rest of us, since humanity first appeared. Their methods may vary, but the goals remain universal and unchanged, near and far. Once you accept this fact, people start making a lot more sense, Instead of someone being unrelatable and mysterious, they're human and all too real, They're messy and concerned and cautious and intense, They're capable of all the things that all the rest of us are, that's the deal. My mom used to tell me not to get mad at my bullies for bullying me! I thought she was cracked! I should pity the poor dears for being so mean? But she insisted that they were only bullies because people bullied them, probably, And so they deserved compassion and understanding, which I considered obscene! But as I grew up, met more people, did a few mean things myself, I understood, She was right! Meanness comes from meanness, whereas Humanity is our core, And that's where Happy lives--within each of us, sometimes hidden, but always good, We can ignore it if we wish, wallow in our own cruelty, or recall what it was like before. Before we let the world confuse us, frighten us, and make us think we don't belong, But Humanity is all of us--it's for us, it's by us and composed of us--we're the same, Some big, some small, some old, some young, but all of us Happy and strong, Just trying to navigate Life moment to moment, which can seem like a shell game. A scam, a trick, a fool's gamble where suckers always lose thinking they're so smart, But that's what I'm saying, it's like that for everyone, for the haves and the have-nots, We act mean not because we are mean, but because we think we're playing our part, Do unto others before they can do unto you, grab the golden apple before it rots! Happy Humanity is that thing we all share,  That balance and growth that comes from within, It's the part of us that feels and allows us to care,  And shows us the Happy Human we've always been. Haha  Yowza

The Happy Challenge is trying to keep your cool when someone else is running hot, It's not for the idle player, you have to be ready to take charge of your own fate, The one thing each of us has is the ability to choose how we face the life we've got, Do we let it run us? Or do we take control and decide whether we show love or hate? [full text below] Ep. 445 - The Happy Challenge We begin as always  with the Happy Creed. We believe in Happy,  in Balance and Growth,  of being Mindful and Grateful, Compassionate and Understanding. Yowza Haha My Happy Friends! One of the greatest tricks you can learn is how to stay calm when things get wild, And even simply knowing this trick, doesn't mean you can always pull it off, Like anything, it takes practice and intention, you need to be mindful to be so mild, Because the ability to not take things personally is a superpower--so don't scoff. I'm not even saying I can do it all the time, I try--for sure, but I sometimes slip, I prepare myself for, say, driving by accepting that there will be challenges in store, Not just maybe, but to expect them with my plans in place before I start my trip, That way the inevitable difficulties arrive as predicted and I can avoid a war. I come off as rather silly, high energy--someone you'd never think of as being Mean, But that's intentional for I know that even a single bad mood can be destructive, Especially if that's someone's first impression of you--not exactly peachy keen! And even if no one's around, bad moods tend to be highly reproductive. So, here's a challenge for you--the next time someone is Mean to you, be Nice, I know you won't want to--they cut you off, they were disrespectful and rude,  Are you supposed to just get pushed around? Forget it, pal! No dice! People can't just go through life thinking they can give you attitude! But that's exactly the whole mindset I'm trying to address here, don't you see? Part of the Meanness you attribute to them is actually just a guess on your part, They might not've even noticed you, and were just trying to avoid a bumble bee, But since the world revolves around you, of course you take everything to heart. So, maybe it's better to start small, Take note of people acting carelessly, but don't engage, Start a running count--try to collect them all! Make it into a little game instead of flying into a rage. Then build on that practice so that the next time you encounter trouble You can be ready, you can almost expect it, so it doesn't turn into a fight, You're not the only one who can take things personally--not to burst your bubble, Are they striving for Balance and Growth? Are they Happy? Or hurt, and filled with spite? Can you be Nice in the face of someone Mean? Is it too much to ask? The hardest task you've ever seen? Conversely, have you been Mean in the presence of someone Nice? It's okay, I have too, I just try not to do it twice. The Happy Challenge is trying to keep your cool when someone else is running hot, It's not for the idle player, you have to be ready to take charge of your own fate, The one thing each of us has is the ability to choose how we face the life we've got, Do we let it run us? Or do we take control and decide whether we show love or hate? Haha Yowza

This very special episode is our first EVER live video recording with an audience of Woman Alive readers, writers, friends and friends of the podcast! Today's conversation on The Sisterhood, is inspired by International Women's Day. We live in a culture which seemingly takes any opportunity to pit women against each other. In the Bible, we have examples like Rachel and Leah competing for Jacob's affection – representing the complexity of the relationships we have with other women. Our host, Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests ask, how do we shift from high school mean girl culture, to women supporting women – at church, at work – even on the school run? And what happens when we respond to Jesus' prayer for unity (Luke 17) and intentionally curate safe spaces for women? Hannah Stephenson-Kelly is an ordinand in the Church of England. Her article for Woman Alive is the inspiration for the discussion we're having today. Read it here: https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/sisterhood-is-not-just-a-label-that-ties-together-a-group-of-women-in-a-90s-sitcom/17330.article Alisa Latty-Alleyne is a leader in Christian media and has recently moved on from her role as National Director of The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) in UK and Ireland. Alisa has just started an Executive MBA at University of Warwick, specialising in Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence. You can connect with Alisa on LinkedIn by searching her full name. The Right Reverend Dr Jill Duff is the Anglican Bishop of Lancaster, a Premier trustee, and an author. Jill's new book is called Held in God's Gaze (SPCK) and aims to help readers discover the wisdom, prayer, and spiritual insight of saints and mystics across Christian history. The live audience Q&A questions in this episode were: 1. Has Jesus also redeemed the desire to be “liked” that Jill referred to after the fall? And if yes, how do we live in the redeemed state? 2. Meanness can be rooted in anxiety and comparison. Do you think this is more of a challenge in the digital, social media age that girls and women exist in today? 3. ⁠How does the Gospel help us understand sisterhood as part of God's design as opposed to just a social construct? 4. ⁠What would you say to women who have experienced heartbreak from sisterhood and are afraid to establish new sisterhoods? 5. ⁠⁠Do you think that sometimes we can have unrealistic expectations of each other as women and the capacity that we have to help uphold others? 6. ⁠Have any of you had to deal with betrayal by a sister, and if yes, how did you heal from it, or navigate the situation? The Woman Alive podcast is produced by award-winning podcast producer, Dami Okeke. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

What does real Christian growth actually look like? In this message from 2 Peter 1:5–9, we're challenged to examine a key indicator of a truly redeemed life: kindness. While the world may not value gentleness and love, Scripture teaches that spiritual maturity moves us from faith to brotherly kindness—and ultimately to love. If we have truly experienced God's forgiveness, it will show in how we treat people. A growing Christian life is not just about belief—it's about becoming more like Christ. This Valentine's weekend message reminds us that kindness isn't weakness. It's evidence of transformation. Follow us for more weekly messages from Eastside pastors!

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‘Religion means to live daily life in goodness – goodness being compassionate, kind, generous.' This episode on Goodness & Generosity has five sections. The first extract (2:35) is from Krishnamurti's third talk in Rishi Valley 1973, and is titled: Educating Children to Flower in Goodness. The second extract (22:12) is from the first talk in Ojai 1979, and is titled: Is Goodness Possible in This World? The third extract (52:22) is from the fourth discussion at Brockwood Park School in 1982, and is titled: You Can't Be Generous Without Love. The fourth extract (58:43) is from the seventh talk in Ojai 1949, and is titled: Generosity Comes With the Ending of Meanness. The final extract in this episode (1:10:44) is from the fourth talk in Bangalore 1974, and is titled: Are You Generous in Your Heart? The Krishnamurti Podcast features carefully selected extracts from Krishnamurti's recorded talks. Each episode highlights his different approaches to universal and timeless themes that affect our everyday lives, the state of the world and the future of humanity.  This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in Hampshire, UK. Brockwood is also home to Brockwood Park School, a unique international boarding school offering a personalised, holistic education inspired by Krishnamurti's teachings. Please visit brockwood.org.uk for more information. You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app.

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The meanest people are often the weakest. Meanness is a mask for insecurity, not a sign of strength. Today we explore why people act this way, give real examples of strength through goodness, and practical tools so you can stay above the fray. [00:45] Meanness comes from fear, envy, and insecurity. It's a way to avoid facing your own shortcomings. Tearing others down doesn't build you up. [2:30] Nelson Mandela chose forgiveness over revenge. Mahatma Gandhi led with nonviolence and respect. Martin Luther King Jr. preached love in the face of hate. They showed moral strength can topple physical might. [5:00] Steve Hansen didn't tolerate ego on the All Blacks. Michael Jordan lifted teammates up; he didn't tear them down. Your success isn't limited by others' wins. Celebrate them instead of comparing. [7:15] Check your reactions when someone shares big goals. Surround yourself with believers, not doubters. Celebrate others' wins out loud. Stay focused on your own path. Practice daily gratitude. It's hard to be mean when you're thankful. Don't let weakness or meanness define you. Have the strength to believe in goodness. Listen now to learn how. ADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 1-ON-1 MENTORING See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you know the old saying about Luck being Opportunity meeting Preparation,  And then go looking for opportunities first, you may be focusing on the wrong side,  For it's the preparation that reveals the opportunities, and causes their activation Of all the luck you couldn't see before because you hadn't yet hit your stride.   [full text below]   Ep. 411 - Happy Preparation We begin as always  with the Happy Creed. We believe in Happy,  in Balance and Growth,  of being Mindful and Grateful, Compassionate and Understanding. Yowza Haha My Happy Friends! If you know the old saying about Luck being Opportunity meeting Preparation,  And then go looking for opportunities first, you may be focusing on the wrong side,  For it's the preparation that reveals the opportunities, and causes their activation Of all the luck you couldn't see before because you hadn't yet hit your stride. One thing you can do to prepare is build your emotional intelligence--your mood intellect, Like, when things get stressful--How do you react? Do you rage, cry, and complain? Or are you able to take a breath, stay calm, reevaluate, and then redirect Your efforts and intentions, so you can find a way through instead of focusing on the pain. I get frustrated. I get mad. I sometimes want to slap a fool for being so unkind,  but that just adds more Meanness to the world, and I prefer to keep things Nice-- I acknowledge it to myself, and then dismiss it from my mind, --Resist worrying about anything not worth the mental sacrifice. And if you find it hard to tap into your inner feelings, then look at it another way-- Don't think of it as being weird or soft, but instead as a way to build your agility. If you can keep your emotions from scaring or controlling you, then you won't fall prey, And will, instead, be able to regulate your own moods with artful ability. When you get upset at someone and they don't take it seriously--doesn't that make you mad? You wonder why you can't affect their mood, and that they must be very tranquil and wise,  To be self-regulated like that, deciding when they want to be mad, sad or even glad, --The more familiar you are with your own moods, the easier it is to spot their compelling lies. They tell you that the madder you get, the more triumphant the release of righteous indignation,  The sadder you get, the deeper the connection you'll have with yourself and humanity, The gladder you get, the more power you can tap into for higher levels of operation, But sometimes you just feel bothered, down, or manic trying to maintain your sanity. If you keep letting the world determine your extremes, then you might not return,  That's why you need to practice control of your emotions for every situation, Opportunities for Balance and Growth will reveal themselves as you learn, Boosting confidence, and that all begins with Happy Preparation. Haha  Yowza  

The Meanness Test Helps you gauge your threshold for emotional unrest. What would it take for you to turn Mean? How far must you be pushed to fully vent your spleen?   [entire text below]   Ep. 410 - The Meanness Test We begin as always  with the Happy Creed. We believe in Happy,  in Balance and Growth,  of being Mindful and Grateful, Compassionate and Understanding. Yowza Haha My Happy Friends! Would you like to take the Meanness Test? It can help you gauge your threshold for emotional unrest. You just ask yourself what it would take for you to turn Mean? How far must you be pushed to fully vent your spleen? With some people, all it takes is a Monday morning, With others, someone would have to burn their house down, What's it for you? What can cause you to rage out with little to no warning? And make your inner vengeance monster escape, and go to town? Let's test it, shall we? Not for real, but just to see. Let's say you drive up to a four-way stop and it's just you and one other car, You got there first, so you have the right of way, but they take it away from you. Do you lean on the horn? Do you race after them and tailgate or follow from afar? Do you internalize their actions and let them decide what you do? Or, let's try this--you get to work early in order to get a jump on the day, And someone chooses that moment to grind their coffee beans nearby, The sound is so loud it sends all your thoughts into wild disarray, So, do you start plotting their downfall, or just shrug your shoulders, smile and sigh? Or how ‘bout this one? You're pulling into a parking space, but you're off center,  So, you back up a tad to re-do it and get blasted by someone leaning on their car horn! You get out and come face to face with some abusive, screaming tormentor, Do you listen quietly or do you wish someone would've kept him from ever being born?  Still feeling good? Or are you starting to crack? Do you regret agreeing to this test? And wish you could take it back? Hey, you can stop at any time, but you'll miss the lesson if you do, Because I am only citing examples that happened to me, in order to help you. Here's the capper. You come back early from your lunch break and are met by your boss, He proceeds to berate you at the top of his lungs about something he blames you for, And the kicker is, you didn't even do it, so it leaves you at an utter and absolute loss, So, do you fire back? Do you read him the riot act and bang his fat head against the door? You want to know what I did? I did not act Mean--heaven forbid! Sure, I felt the unease, But this is about Happy, so, please! With the stop sign runner, I laughed and said “go get it, son!” With the coffee bean grinder, I filmed myself reacting to all that fun! With the parking lot yeller, I wrote down his license plate while I smiled, And with that toxic boss, I talked to him calmly for an hour until he was no longer riled. Having a sense of humor and the heart of a storyteller keeps me focused on the tale, ‘Cause it's only when I take things too seriously that I start to crumble and fail. I've laughed off punches, and insults, and bullies galore, I've even helped others find the funny where they couldn't before. That's my secret, that's my trick, when someone makes me mad, I make a joke, It helps me release all the fury before I suffer a Meanness stroke. I want to stay Nice and I want to stay calm, it's how I want to be, and what I want to do, And why I drew a cartoon of someone being pushed off a cliff with the words “Okay, fine. Now I forgive you.” Haha Yowza

My guest this week is Professor Luis Alvarez-Hernandez, whose book See Me! tells the stories of gay and trans men in South Texas. Luis was inspired, in part, by Puerto Rican performers on Drag Race to explore his own place in the queer community — and to study the ways in which drag queens sometimes step into the role of unofficial social workers for folks who have few other places to turn.We'll have that conversation in just a minute. First — if you're enjoying The Sewers of Paris, I hope you'll consider supporting the show on Patreon. You may also enjoy my YouTube videos about the making of iconic movies and TV shows — I just posted a new video about the twenty-year anniversary of Brokeback Mountain. And check out my weekly livestreams on Twitch, my book Hi Honey, I'm Homo!, and my free email newsletter. There's links to all that in the episode shownotes, and at MattBaume.com.

Our viewers discuss the growing pervasiveness and apparent rewarding of meanness. They discuss how the political climate and social media instigate an innate proclivity toward meanness through positive reinforcement. Can this trend be reversed and if so, how?

Paul, Robert, and Liz begin looking at the first moments after the resurrection of Jesus, examining his interaction with Mary Magdalene. "Mary Magdalene is the first person we know of who turns away from two angels, because they aren't helping her. She's in pursuit, and the angels aren't helping her, so she starts looking around. We know from Luke that she had been demon-possessed, and Jesus had freed her, so what we're looking at in her single-minded focus is the depth of her love for Jesus." "Jesus is the first person of a new creation." "Sickness is going to end. Cancer is going to end. Meanness is going to end, murder is going to end, death's going to end. This is the biggest and best news in all of history, and Jesus is able to make her name and who she is as a person the center of how he shares the news with her."

It feels like haters and trolls are at all-time high on social media. If you're a woman with an online presence, someone will always have something to say and your confidence will always trigger people. But you can't control how people perceive you, so you'll have to learn how to deal with the meanness, snark, and trolling that runs rampant if you're serious about running an online business.   Get on the waitlist for FBA: https://jillfitfree.com/fba-waitlist/   Jill is a fitness professional and business coach who effectively made the transition from training clients in person and having no time to build anything else to training clients online and actually being more successful. Today, Jill helps other coaches to do the same.   Connect with me! Instagram: @jillfit | @fitbizu Facebook: @jillfit Website: jillfit.com

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LEARN MORE: http://teach4theheart.com/337 Have you ever been surprised to hear students say that you are a mean teacher? Are you worried you might actually be mean? Listen in as Linda helps us know if we actually are mean, and how to navigate students' perception of us with grace. 00:00 Introduction to Teaching Challenges 01:29 Assessing Our Behavior: Are We Being Mean? 09:07 Handling Accusations of Meanness 11:01 Building Relationships with Students 15:03 Recap and Resources for Teachers Herzog trainings: http://teach4theheart.com/herzogretreats  Struggling with classroom management? FREE training: How to Reduce Disruptions so You Can Actually Teach: www.teach4theheart.com/free  or join CM101 teach4theheart.com/CM101 code: PODCAST20 to save 20% Struggling with discouragement? Hope Renewed! www.teach4theheart.com/hoperenewed  (use code PODCAST20 to save 20%)

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Problems Middle Schoolers Run IntoIn this insightful episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe, BJ Foster, and Jason Hood dive into the unique struggles of middle schoolers. From navigating awkward phases and shifting friendships to dealing with a culture of meanness and the challenges of social media, the hosts explore what makes this stage so complex for kids.The discussion emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding, offering practical advice for dads to support their middle schoolers effectively. With actionable tips for managing the independence-dependence balance and fostering healthy communication, this episode is a must-listen for parents navigating these formative years.Important Episode Timestamps:(00:00) Welcome to the All Pro Dad Podcast(00:40) Middle School Challenges: A Dad's Perspective(00:49) Tween Slang Trivia: Understanding Their World(05:16) Navigating Awkward Phases and Changing Friendships(12:22) The Culture of Meanness and Social Media(16:08) Feeling Alone in Groups and the Independence Paradox(20:01) Empathy and Pro Tips for Dads(22:36) Conclusion and Resources for DadsAPD Pro Move:"Ask your middle schooler what the best and worst things about middle school are. Understanding their world—even if it feels unfamiliar—builds trust and shows them you care."Sponsor:The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net.Connect with Us:Connect with Ted LoweConnect with Jason HoodConnect with BJ FosterDon't forget to leave us a review on your favorite podcast app!EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's show notes can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com

Today's episode covers the topics of bullying, meanness, and conflict. My guest is uniquely qualified to share her wisdom and expertise, which she did in a TEDx talk. Bullying or meanness: what's the difference, and how do we recognize the two? Join us to learn more! Show Highlights: ● Dr. Eileen's background as a clinical psychologist and author ● The specific criteria in the definition of bullying ● Empowering our kids to withstand meanness without taking a victim stance: “Conflict is inevitable.” ● Bullying has become “a thought-stopping cliche.” ● Meanness and bullying in the online world ● Vulnerability in being a content creator and dealing with feedback ● A better approach with kids: “Whose opinion matters to you?” ● The truth about self-esteem and a “quiet ego” ● Connecting with something greater than ourselves ● Helping kids learn self-compassion rather than self-esteem (Dr. Eileen teaches a “reflect, but downshift” technique in her book, Kid Confidence.) ● Dr. Eileen's formula for teaching reflection to kids ● “Whose feelings are most important?” ● Validating and normalizing kids' feelings (by following their lead) by offering empathy and confidence ● Being your kids “biased biographer” ● Learning to “stay in the water” instead of standing on the edge of the pool ● “Testing the water” to pull back on accommodations Resources and Links: Connect with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore: Website (Find books for parents and kids!) and Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic podcast, Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Get KC's book, How to Keep House While Drowning We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: www.strugglecare.com/promo-codes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arthur Schopenhauer said "if you come across any special trait of meanness or stupidity...you must be careful not to let it annoy or distress you , but look upon it merely as an addition to your knowledge-- a new fact to be considered in studying the character of Humanity. Your attitude towards it will be that of a mineralogist who stumbles upon a very characteristic specimen of a mineral. This quote spoke to me specifically this week. Keep your heads up, coaches.

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The gang returns to Stillgate to report their findings, and get to various activities within the city...but the world of Elbor runs rife with mysteries!Support the Show.Venture Forth is a Dungeons and Dragons podcast. We play 5th edition (5e) Dungeons and Dragons in a home-brew D&D actual play setting. Our campaign takes place in the high fantasy realm of Elbor. A world of monsters, heroes and epic tales to be told. D&D is a TTRPG, a tabletop roleplaying game, also known as an RPG. Our gameplay is perfect for beginners to Dungeons and Dragons from episode 1. Olma Marsk is played by Rebecca Hausman, Flynn Felloweave is played by Russ Bartek, March is played by Bridget Black, Ceallach is played by Shane O'Loughlin, Shraya is played by Cameron Gregg, Seeker is played by Rodney Campbell, Thessaly is played by Devon Swanson, and the DM is played by Ethan Ralphs and Seth Fowler.https://www.ventureforthdnd.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNl1hOaZiXruwLE8Ct1NNNA

This week Jackie, MJ and Holden are gossin' 'bout Garfield and the bottom feeder known as Heathcliff, video essays, the newest season on Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix is BRUTAL, Holden has to hunt for FBoy Island on the CW app and the app is a highly frustrating mess that blasts yer ears out on the ads, the Amish dude on Forbidden Love is addicted to phone porn and keeps running away from his pregnant woman to jerk it in their car to porn and another one is just casually converting to Orthodox Judaism because it's obvs that easy, MJ's kids are calling out 90's for their MEANNESS, Jackie hops across the pond for 90 Day Fiancé UK, and in 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way a couple is probably about to destroy their lives RV life style, and Trap delivers that M. Night flavor in a way that only Shyamalan can and MOOOORE! What The Internet Did to Garfield - Super Eyepatch Wolf YoutubeUnsolved Mysteries Season 4 - NetflixForbidden Love Season 1 - MaxNot Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation - Amazon PrimeThe Decameron - Netflix90 Day Fiance: UK Season 3 - Max90 Day Fiance: The Other Way Season 6 - MaxTrap - IN THE THEATAHHHHHH Want even more Page 7? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Page7Podcast  Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

This week, we're taking a second listen to one of our most downloaded episodes "A Rise of Meanness." Raising Me host Adrienne Stein has an engaging conversation about the effects of bullying behavior with Tänne Gabler, Child Therapist, LCSW, RPT. Find out how to talk to your kids about bullying - if they've been bullied or even if they've been accused of bullying behavior. Discover how to approach difficult conversations about bullying with your kids. Figure out when is the right time to step in and how to appropriately step in when there is a situation. And stay until the end to hear the research-backed strategy that can help to raise the most successful adults.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.Was the meanest person who ever lived born or made? And what made him so mean? Maybe he wasn't so bad after all and you could just cuddle him and introduce him to your friends and family? Meet Carl Panzram, and you can decide for yourself.......Email- Beyondtheshadows207@gmail.com Beyond the Shadows (@beyondtheshadowspodcast) | Instagram profilePodcast Merchandise https://beyond-the-shadows.myspreadshop.com/Beyondtheshadowspodcast.comIntro by C10 C10 | Spotify C10 | Omaha NE | FacebookFirepit music by Lucid Dixon Lucid Dixon | SpotifyThanks for listening and please consider giving us a good review on apple podcast!

We all need to be tough in life. But how far can we take ‘tough' before we're just being mean? What about tough CEO's? When do we get to blame them for bullying?

This week's courageous conversation covers a range of topics, including the 2024 Super Bowl, Colin Kaepernick's protest, the impact of mean-spiritedness in society, and the importance of courageous conversations. Peter & Phil discuss the role of athletes in speaking out on social issues, the culture of meanness, and the erosion of democratic institutions. They emphasize the importance of voting and engaging in meaningful discussions to address societal challenges. Please join us for another courageous conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peterandphil/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peterandphil/support

Why has America become so mean?  We explore some possible roots of this culture crisis, and how our religious traditions can serve to re-introduce the skills of how to be a good neighbor and a moral person. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-b-pinter/support

Hello, everyone. Welcome to Greatheart's Table, “a newsletter and podcast,” as one listener put it, “for pastors (or other leaders) challenging the unreachable expectations for modern pastors and encouraging them to be comfortable in their own skin.” I'm not sure I could have explained this any better. I do encourage pastors and others to be […]

Cruelty and Stinginess don't discriminate, but harm everyone they touch--from those who give too little, to those who take too much. --- In Episode 338 of the Inherently Happy podcast, we explore the destructive nature of meanness and our host's firsthand experiences with its effects. Throughout the episode, he teaches us that continuing along a path of cruelty and stinginess can not only hurt others but also pose considerable harm to the Mean individual themselves. Using his personal experiences, the host shares the impact it had on his father's health, resulting in his father's untimely death after battling multiple cancers. He accepts his past as a "meanie" and elaborates on how his upbringing influenced his understanding of dealing with disappointment and interpersonal relationships. Our host acknowledges how his parental figures modeled different kinds of Meanness. He also shares his journey from being a troublemaker to consciously choosing to be nicer and kinder, regardless of his feelings, for his overall wellbeing. These podcast episodes are a testament to his transformation, as they provide guidance on managing unkind thoughts and how to project positivity. They suggest turning to artistry to channel the negative thoughts and emotions and to contrast these with extreme scenarios that can make the original Mean feelings seem rather benign. Drawing from his experiences, our host encourages listeners to observe and understand individuals who may obstruct their paths rather than resort to mean actions. The concluding message of the episode is poignant - meanness can kill, and it's always better to choose niceness, albeit without letting it become a weakness. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that in spite of our feelings and moods, we can choose to channel them healthily and responsibly through sports, art, and entertainment, transforming them into a source of wellbeing and happiness.

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This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, "Rye Lane" (can be found on Hulu). The film follows to 20-somethings who are both going through separate bad situations who find each other during on fateful day. The random topic this week is just a discussion on the fever pitch of anger that seems to be dominating online, and how we, especially as Black folks, can overcome this and start enjoying life again. The last thing we want is to be aging like milk!

This week's episode is a little different... As we move into a New Year, we're going to go over some of the lessons we learned in 2023. From helping our kids deal with bullying in 'Rise in Meanness' to navigating the stress and pressure of caring for multiple generations in 'Sandwiched Generation.' Of course, we always have questions around disciplining our children - are we doing it right, are we traumatizing our kids - get some reassurance with our clip from "Discipline Dynamics." Plus we've learned how to translate slang in 'Vibes to Cap' and how to give ourselves grace during the most overwhelming times in “Seasonal Stress."

What it is about today's vituperative, foam-at-the-mouth Republican party?No longer disguising their desire to repress women, workers, immigrants, the poor, and all others who differ with (or are different from) their own partisan clan, the party has turned to a politics of hatred and division, openly seeking to punish opponents they now brand as “enemies” and “vermin.” What's motivating this plunge into such undiluted political sourness?My simple observation is that they've succumbed to a base impulse expressed in one straightforward word: MEANNESS. After all, their current agenda amounts to hurting people they don't like, trying to keep America's diverse majority from getting such basic human needs and rights as health care, the vote, fair wages, reproductive liberty, and public education free of church dictates. That's not “conservative,” it's just mean.This malicious strain of selfish Republicanism has flared up periodically in our history, with the few striving to repress the many. Woody Guthrie even wrote an anthem in the 1940s mocking those crusading for such a morally-depraved politics:“I'm the meanest man that ever had a brain…I hate everybody don't think like me…And I'm readin' all the books I canTo learn how to hurt…Keep you without no vote,Keep you without no union.…Well, if I can get the the fat to hatin' the lean,That'd tickle me more than anything I've seen,Then get the colors fightin' one another,And friend against friend, and brother and sister against brother……I love to hate and I hate to love!I'm mean, I'm just mean.”This song is dedicated to Ron DeSantis, Marjorie Taylor Green, Jim Jordan, Mike Johnson, Greg Abbott, and… well, you know who you are.Enjoyed this post? Please consider sharing with friends and on social media!Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

Donny is joined by author and columnist for The New York Times, David Brooks. Brooks gives his take on the war in Israel, the divide between the Middle East and the United States, and the continued support for Donald Trump from the American public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raising Me host Adrienne Stein has an engaging conversation about the effects of bullying behavior with Tänne Gabler, Child Therapist, LCSW, RPT. Find out how to talk to your kids about bullying - if they've been bullied or even if they've been accused of bullying behavior. Discover how to approach difficult conversations about bullying with your kids. Figure out when is the right time to step in and how to appropriately step in when there is a situation. And stay until the end to hear the research-backed strategy that can help to raise the most successful adults. Welcome to Raising Me.

The Church should be the last place that any person should encounter meanness.  However, what are we to do when we see it in action or are the recipients of it?  In this episode, we discuss what every person can do to make sure that hostility inside the church is not welcome.   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://m.youtube.com/@thedeeprootedpodcast   Subscribe on Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deep-rooted-podcast/id1550127745   Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedeeprooted?mibextid=LQQJ4d   Check out our website: www.thedeeprooted.com   Email us: info@thedeeprooted.com

I listened to a fantastic "Tuesday People Podcast" - listen to it HERE.    Mitch Albom & Lisa Goich got me thinking about how much "mean" there is in the world and got me also thinking about how there has to be a better way.  I'm hoping you enjoy this episode, as it is coming in 2 different parts.  The intro is just me and then the other part is a Facebook Live recording I did earlier in the day.  Hopefully some good stuff here for you to pick a few things from.  Thanks again for investing your time with me. 

Show Open3:30: Murdered chicken update, general baby chicks update.12:30: And this week our cats almost died.13:10: A fresh loaf of bread and a dead mouse.14:38: Back to the cats…22:21: Back to the chicks and processing guilt and shame. Issue of discipleship of the kids.23:28: Stories of hiding things from our parents.27:35: A kid comes forth.30:14: God works in our lives with themes, ours seems to be “handling the fact that I meant [the bad thing] I said or did.”32:00: A friend's kid kicked another kid on the bus.33:47: How do you help a kid who correctly perceiving others being deliberately mean to them.36:18: Not underestimating the sin in people but training our kids to be confident in Christ, but not retreat.38:38: Baby chick is asleep, they chirp from their throats? and science doesn't know how or why a cut purrs.42:18: How the human body stores emotional energy and the connection between our physical body and emotions.47:37: Rabbit thumping and wiggling legs in church.Too Busy to Flush Telegram GroupGet $10 in Bitcoin! (Gemini App)Pique Tea - Referral Link (Website)

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You know what lost in the 2022 midterm elections? Meanness. Also: today's stories, including NASA's newest mission to the moon, voters in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, and the fight for justice for a journalist in the Philippines. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.