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On this episode of Diabetes Connections In the news… The FDA approves a new indication and health benefit for Mounjaro, lots of CGM news including an update on Medicare coverage for people who don't use insulin and a new study about using CGM when you don't have diabetes, metformin and aging, statins and type 2, and did you know there was a Dolly Parton diabetes connections? That and much more... Check out all of our events like Moms' Night Out and Club 1921 here. Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to get your message on the show here. Learn more about studies and research at Thrivable here Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Omnipod - Simplify Life All about Dexcom  All about VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com  On this episode of Diabetes Connections In the news… The FDA approves a new indication and health benefit for Mounjaro, lots of CGM news including an update on Medicare coverage for people who don't use insulin and a new study about using CGM when you don't have diabetes, metformin and aging, statins and type 2, and did you know there was a Dolly Parton diabetes connections? That and much more.. that's coming up right after this. (AD BREAK) Welcome! I'm your host Stacey Simms and this is an In The News episode.. where we bring you the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. A reminder that you can find the sources and links and a transcript and more info for every story mentioned here in the show notes. Welcome to September! Want to let you know about a webinar I'm doing with Abbott later this month. That's Sept 23 at 7pm ET. We'll be talking about ketones, DKA and learn more about their dual CGM/ketone monitor that was just approved – more on that coming up. But please register – the link is in the show notes. So much going on over here – tomorrow night we have our Club 1921 in Charlotte, later this month Moms' Night Out Detroit/Bloomfield and in October we're going to Seattle. Please join us. More at d-c dot com slash events. Okay.. our top story this week: XX Another indication for Mounjaro – the FDA approved it to lower the risk of major adverse cardiovascular (CV) events (MACE), including CV death, non-fatal heart attack, or non-fatal stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for these events. Mounjaro – the brand name of tirzepatide - is already approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar in adults and children 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes. The approval was based on results from the largest and longest tirzepatide study to date, enrolling more than 13,000 participants across 30 countries over more than four and a half years. In the trial, Mounjaro demonstrated non-inferiority to Trulicity (dulaglutide), a GLP-1 treatment with established cardiovascular benefit, with an 8% lower rate of cardiovascular death, heart attack or stroke (MACE-3). The estimated hazard ratio for time to first MACE was 0.92 (95.3% CI: 0.83, 1.01) for Mounjaro compared to Trulicity (dulaglutide). https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fda-approves-lillys-mounjaro-tirzepatide-to-reduce-cardiovascular-risk-in-adults-with-type-2-diabetes-302862415.html XX The FDA approves the Libre Duo – the first device designed to continuously monitor both blood sugar levels and ketone levels in people with diabetes. The Libre Duo 10-Day Continuous Dual Glucose Ketone Monitoring System is now approved for those ages 2 and older. Until now, the agency said, people had to monitor ketone levels with separate tests that only provided a single measurement at one point in time. The new system combines blood sugar and ketone tests and monitors them continuously. Readings -- and alerts in case of dangerous trends -- are sent wirelessly to a smartphone app. The FDA previously granted "breakthrough device" status to the system, which is meant to expedite the device's development and review. https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/25/fda-oks-blood-sugar-ketone-monitor/5521787688375/ XX Diabetes tech firms Dexcom and Abbott are watching closely for a Medicare coverage expansion that could significantly broaden access to their glucose sensors. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is expected to expand Medicare coverage of continuous glucose monitors to people with diabetes who do not take insulin. Currently, coverage is limited to people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who take insulin or have a history of problematic low blood sugar. Dexcom CEO Jake Leach told investors in a late July earnings call that the company expects to hear back from the CMS before the end of the year, with coverage going into effect in mid-2027.     Dexcom presented results of a randomized, controlled trial earlier this summer at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions that it expects will support the CMS' decision. The 26-week study found that people who used a CGM had a larger hemoglobin A1C reduction than the control group and spent five more hours per day in a normal glucose range than the control group. https://www.medtechdive.com/news/dexcom-abbott-await-medicare-coverage-expansion-for-cgms/828775/ XX A new study suggests continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) may offer benefits for people with type 1 diabetes that go beyond improving blood sugar and reducing hypoglycemia.   Researchers analyzed health records from more than 8,400 adults with type 1 diabetes receiving care through the Veterans Health Administration. Over one to four years of follow-up, people who started using a CGM had a 10% to 16% lower risk of death from any cause compared with those who did not use one.   The association appeared strongest among people over age 65 and those who were not using insulin pumps. Researchers did not find meaningful differences based on A1C, race or ethnicity, or frailty.   Importantly, this was an observational study using medical records, not a randomized clinical trial, so it cannot prove that CGM use directly caused the lower death rate. But the findings suggest CGM may have important long-term health benefits beyond glucose management.https://visualize.jove.com/42319755-continuous-glucose-monitoring-initiation-is-associated-with-reduced-mortality-in-older-onset-type-1-diabetes-patients-a-target-trial-emulation-study-within-the-veterans-health-administration XX We've been talking about people without diabetes using CGMs for a long time.. now a new study weighs in. Research published in JAMA finds that this wellness trend isn't helpful for people without a diabetes diagnosis. They found that the strongest evidence for CGM use is for people who are already living with diabetes, but not for those without the condition who use them for wellness purposes. It's also worth noting, though, that this new study is a narrative review. This means that the researchers drew their conclusions from the findings reported in several other studies. More randomized controlled trials would be necessary to see whether there are any meaningful health benefits of using a CGM if you don't have diabetes.   Dower also warned that constantly monitoring your blood sugar when you don't have diabetes could lead to unintended health anxiety. In some cases, you may even make accidental lifestyle changes that could be harmful. "[Blood sugar] spikes may occur after meals, but if this leads someone to replace healthy food such as fruit with unhealthy food such as something high in fat but low in carbohydrate, the glucose information has done more harm than good," Dower said. https://www.verywellhealth.com/blood-sugar-monitor-for-people-without-diabetes-12058575   XX   Could metformin somehow influence the biological processes that drive aging? A new review found evidence that metformin may affect several key features of aging, including how cells use energy, inflammation, cellular damage and even some changes in gene activity. Animal studies have shown longer lifespans or improvements in markers of biological aging, while some human studies have also found promising results.   But researchers say there's still no proof that metformin actually slows aging or helps healthy people live longer. Most human research has involved people with diabetes or other health conditions, and one large trial found that while metformin helped prevent type 2 diabetes, it did not reduce cancer, cardiovascular disease or deaths.   Researchers say larger clinical trials in people without diabetes are needed to determine whether metformin can truly extend healthy lifespan—or whether its benefits are primarily related to preventing and treating specific diseases. https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/metformin-may-influence-longevity-through-the-gut-microbiome-and-epigenetic-changes-416035 XX More to come including more research on a spice thought to help diabetes, predictions about the number of people who may be living with type 1 in the years to come around the world, and a connection I didn't know about between diabetes and Dolly Parton.   XX A compound found in turmeric may help protect blood vessels from some of the damage caused by Type 1 diabetes. In rats, curcumin reduced inflammation, improved cellular signaling, and restored vascular health to levels resembling those of nondiabetic animals. The results hint at a possible new way to reduce the long-term cardiovascular risks of diabetes, but human trials are still needed. Curcumin, the natural compound responsible for turmeric's vivid yellow color, is widely studied for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260824065543.htm XX New research estimates the number of people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) worldwide will increase by 29% from 9.4 million in 2025 to 12.1 million in 2049. This will be presented at EASD, the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28 – Oct 2 The USA will see an increase of over half a million, going from 1,492,825 to 2,055,235. The authors suggest that the reasons for the predicted high incidence and prevalence in 2049 in countries such as Australia, US, UK are likely to be a combination of genetics, environmental triggers and also high case detection rates (due to the good health care infrastructure here and in other HIC). Unlike previous estimates, the DIAMOND-T1D model takes historical patterns of insulin availability into account and aims to provide global, regional and country-specific estimates of T1D incidence, prevalence and mortality from 1900 to 2050. Although the majority of people with T1D live in high-income countries (HIC) and middle-income countries (MIC), the largest relative increase in the T1D prevalence is expected to occur in LIC as access to insulin, glucose monitoring and survival all improve in those countries. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260828/Type-1-diabetes-cases-projected-to-increase-worldwide-by-2049.aspx XX Early initiation of statins after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. According to the Lancet Commission, nearly half of dementia cases could theoretically be prevented by eliminating 14 risk factors. "Detecting and treating high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) from midlife is one such highlighted risk factor," From Danish registers, researchers identified 132,585 statin-naive individuals who developed type 2 diabetes from 2006 through 2019, with follow-up until the end of 2021.   Medical records were searched for diagnoses of all-cause dementia. A clone-censor-weight design was used to analyze dementia incidence in patients with no statin initiation within five years after diagnosis, in those with early statin initiation within one year and in those with late statin initiation between one and five years after diagnosis.   https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-early-statins-diagnosis-diabetes-dementia.html   XX We are heartbroken over the loss of our friend Dolly Parton. Dolly was a beloved icon whose extraordinary generosity, warmth, and compassion touched countless lives, including those of the Children's Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. Her support of The Carousel Ball and Carousel of Hope Ball reflected her deep commitment to helping children and families affected by type 1 diabetes. Beyond her remarkable talent, Dolly will be remembered for the kindness and joy she shared so generously with others. Our hearts are with her family, friends, and all who loved her as we celebrate her extraordinary life and lasting legacy. She will be deeply missed.    

Taking the risk no one else will: how Medical 21 is working to replace harvested blood vessels with an artificial coronary artery that becomes part of the patient's own body. In this episode, Manny Villafana, Founder and CEO of Medical 21, returns to discuss his team's progress in developing an artificial coronary artery for bypass surgery. Drawing on more than five decades of medical device innovation, he reflects on how his earlier companies helped create longer-lasting pacemakers and lifelong heart valves that transformed cardiovascular care. Manny explains how Medical 21's graft is designed to grow into a living blood vessel made from the patient's own cells, potentially eliminating the need to harvest vessels during bypass surgery and reducing pain, recovery time, infection risk, and costs. He also shares updates on the company's preclinical progress, partnership with the Mayo Clinic, fundraising efforts, and why pursuing seemingly impossible ideas is essential to advancing medicine. Tune in to learn how bold thinking, regenerative technology, and a willingness to take risks could reshape coronary bypass surgery! Resources: Connect with and follow Manny Villafana on LinkedIn. Follow Medical 21 on LinkedIn and explore their website!

In this episode of the Science of Skin Podcast, Dr. Patti Farris sits down with Dr. Dustin Portela and Mimi Banks (Principal, Mimi Banks Social) to talk all things DermFluencer University — the influencer education track heading into its third year at the Science of Skin Summit in Austin, TX (September 17–20).Dustin and Mimi trace the program's origin from a single standing-room-only session to a full two-day experience combining a hands-on masterclass with practical, camera-ready workshops. They dig into why physicians need to show up in the spaces where health misinformation spreads — especially around topics like sunscreen and skin cancer — and share the systems, batching techniques, and content frameworks that make creating sustainable for busy clinicians.The conversation also covers Med Creator 101, the podcast-turned-course born out of Dustin and Mimi's countless one-on-one conversations with physicians at AAD 2024, now distilled into an eight-module course covering everything from content hooks to HIPAA-conscious posting.Whether you're a dermatologist, NP, PA, or aesthetician curious about content creation, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how to build an authentic, science-backed presence online — imperfections and all.Topics covered: DermFluencer University · Med Creator 101 · content batching & systems · combating skincare misinformation · camera presence & branding workshops · Science of Skin Summit 2026

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke – Parents deserve clear, honest information before medical decisions are made for their children. Questions surrounding newborn vitamin K highlight the need for informed consent, transparent risk disclosure, meaningful alternatives, and respect for parental choice. Medical freedom depends on clarity, ethics, and open discussion without coercion...

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke – Parents deserve clear, honest information before medical decisions are made for their children. Questions surrounding newborn vitamin K highlight the need for informed consent, transparent risk disclosure, meaningful alternatives, and respect for parental choice. Medical freedom depends on clarity, ethics, and open discussion without coercion...

Grab your favorite iced drink or pop in your earbuds for a walk—it's time for some unfiltered BFF girl talk! In this episode, Heather and Dr. Carol Lynn dive into everything from laugh-out-loud fashion observations to essential midlife health guidance. In This Episode, We Discuss: Oxford Living & College Town Trends: Heather shares life updates from Mississippi, including neighborhood fence projects and the wild difference between 1980s preppy fashion and today's ultra-cheeky move-in styles. The Lowdown on Frozen Shoulder: Dr. Carol Lynn explains what causes adhesive capsulitis, who is most at risk (ages 40–60), the surprising connection to estrogen and HRT, and practical treatment steps from physical therapy to steroid injections. Handling Stress & Hitting "Reset": A candid look at coping mechanisms, stress-eating, prednisone superpowers, and how life-coaching tools help you pivot when big life transitions don't go according to plan. Pop Culture & Habits: A quick dive into celebrity sobriety headlines, stress management, and finding what truly keeps you grounded. Episode Action Steps for Shoulder Health: Don't completely immobilize a stiff shoulder—keep moving with gentle mobility or yoga. If you are in perimenopause or menopause and experiencing joint stiffness, discuss hormone therapy options with your gynecologist. Explore physical therapy, heat/ice routines, or orthopedic evaluation if pain persists. Connect With Us: Join the Insider Email List: Scroll down and subscribe to get our weekly updates, recipes, Dr. Carol Lynn's wellness tips, and first access to upcoming events for women 50+. Sign Up and Get the latest MOXIE news! Support the Show: If you loved this chat, tap the (+) Follow button in Apple Podcasts/Spotify, share this episode with a girlfriend, and leave a 5-star rating and review!   Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to the Life Coach BFF Show on your favorite podcast app! Share the love: Leave us a 5-star review and send this episode to a friend who needs a laugh (or an estrogen patch update) today. Reminder: Don't forget to smile—Jesus loves you! Connect With Us: If you loved this episode, please hit the follow button and leave us a quick review! It truly helps other women find our community. Connect with Your Life Coach BFFs: Join the Midlife Moxie Newsletter: Don't miss out on fun items, exclusive updates, and the best life ever! The link is right in the show notes. Sign Up and Get the latest MOXIE news!   Follow on Social Media: All our community connection is on our Our Midlife Moxie Facebook Page! (Yes, the podcast is Life Coach BFF Show, but our social is under Our Midlife Moxie – we hope to see you there!). @ourmidlifemoxie   The Journal: Grab your My Midlife Moxie Journal on Amazon and register it on page two. Digital Version My Midlife Moxie Journal   Connect with us: Sign Up and Get the latest MOXIE news!   Join The Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie Connect with Host Heather Pettey: Email: hpetteyoffice@gmail.com Private Coaching with Heather:https://www.ourmidlifemoxie.com/heatherpetteycoaching Speaker Request Here Instagram @HeatherPettey_ Facebook: @HeatherPettey1 Linkedin: @HeatherPettey Book: "Keep It Simple, Sarah" (Amazon bestseller) Connect with Host Dr. Carol Lynn: Linkedin Website: https://www.drcarollynn.com Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie Website: www.ourmidlifemoxie.com Don't forget to subscribe to the Life Coach BFF Show for more inspiring content and practical life advice! Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Heather Pettey is a certified coach and Dr. Carol Lynn is a licensed physician. Nothing heard on this podcast should be taken as personal medical advice. Always consult your personal physician regarding your specific health and wellness needs.

Send us Fan MailMost trials comparing CPAP and NIMV leave a lingering doubt about whether surfactant explained the difference. This one does not. Ben brings a multicenter noninferiority trial from JAMA Network Open in infants born between 24 and 29 weeks, randomized to nasal CPAP or NIMV with every baby receiving less invasive surfactant administration. The trial stopped early for futility after 312 infants. Noninvasive ventilation failure within 72 hours was 26 percent on CPAP versus 13 percent on NIMV. Ben and Daphna talk through what happens when surfactant is off the table, the unexpected NEC signal, and where the guidelines may need revisiting.----Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure vs Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation in Preterm Infants With Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Zhang H, Zhang Y, Zeng L, Tong X, Piao M, He H, Zhao C, Xie H, Zheng Z, Cui Q, Lai Y, Wang H, Wang L, Liu H, Tian X, Wu H, Kang L, Han T.JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Jun 1;9(6):e2619785. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.19785.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.Enjoy!

Most burnout conversations focus on systems, strategies, and workflow. And those things matter. But what happens when the inbox is clear, the charting is done, and something still feels wrong? Dr. Annia Raja is a clinical psychologist whose practice is almost entirely dedicated to serving doctors in therapy, and she sees this pattern regularly. The practical strategies work, until they reveal something underneath that the strategies were never going to reach. In this episode, she talks about the deeper psychological dynamics that underpin burnout in medicine, why the traits that made someone an excellent doctor often have roots that go much further back than medical school, and why therapy does not have to wait for a crisis. Timestamped Highlights [05:00]: Dr. Raja describes what happens when a doctor finally clears their inbox and gets their clinical day under control, and why for some of them the relief they expected does not arrive. [09:00]: She introduces the tangled ball of yarn as a more honest metaphor than the onion for understanding how medicine, personality, childhood, and relationships interweave in burnout, and what it means for how recovery actually works. [12:00]: Why rest is not a destination you arrive at, and what she keeps finding in therapy when doctors finally create time away and discover they do not know what to do with it. [16:00]: The ruminative pattern she sees most often in female doctors, where it comes from, and why telling someone to simply stop replaying an interaction is never going to work. [20:00]: The real reason most doctors wait until crisis to seek therapy, including the specific fears around credentialing and licensing boards, and what has changed in the US that most doctors do not know about. [26:00]: The difference between symptom-focused therapy and depth-oriented therapy, and why she makes a specific case for the latter with high-achieving doctors who have already tried every other fix. Three Key Takeaways 1. Practical strategies work until they reveal what they cannot fix. Dr. Raja is not dismissive of workflow strategies, charting systems, or inbox management. She sees their value. What she also sees, regularly, is doctors who have implemented all of those things and still feel something is off. When the busyness clears, what is left? Who are you when you are not overwhelmed? For some doctors, that question is more confronting than the overwork ever was. The strategies address the surface. Therapy, she argues, addresses what is underneath it. 2. The traits that make doctors vulnerable to burnout usually started long before medical school. Dr. Raja describes burnout not as something medicine creates from scratch but as something medicine builds on top of. Perfectionism, people-pleasing, hypervigilance, martyrdom tendencies, these patterns often have roots in family environments, childhood experiences, and personal histories that preceded medicine by decades. Medical training did not create them. It found them, rewarded them, and amplified them. Understanding that changes what recovery needs to look like. 3. You do not have to be in crisis to go to therapy. Dr. Raja uses the gym as her analogy, and it is a good one. You do not go to the gym only when something is broken. You go to maintain, to build capacity, to stay ahead of what would otherwise accumulate. Mental and emotional care works the same way. She is direct about the credentialing fears that keep doctors from seeking help and equally direct about what has changed. Over 40 US state boards have now removed the intrusive mental health history questions from their applications. The barrier many doctors think is there may no longer exist. Guest Bio Dr. Annia Raja is a clinical psychologist based in California whose practice is dedicated almost entirely to serving doctors in therapy. She practices across multiple US states through PSYPACT and offers private pay sessions specifically to protect her clients' confidentiality and privacy. She will be speaking at the White Coat Investor Conference in February 2027. Find her at helmpsychologygroup.com and on Instagram at Helm Psychology. Would you like to view a transcript of this episode? Click Here Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine. Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don't forget to hit “follow” so you get all the new episodes as soon as they are released. Come hang out with me on Facebook or Instagram. Follow me @thechartingcoach to get more practical tools to help you create sustainable clinical medicine in your life. Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at admin@reachcareercoaching.ca. I would love to hear from you.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds goes full 24! The latest episode unfolds in real time, putting Captain Pike and the Enterprise crew in a race against the clock. Meanwhile, Paramount's possible merger with Warner Bros. is facing even more turbulence. We'll break down what's happening and explore what the future could look like for Star Trek. Plus, some Star Trek actors land a major Hollywood deal, and get ready—more Star Trek LEGO sets are on the way! All that and the latest Star Trek news, rumors, and updates on Trekcast!News:https://culture.org/archive/paramount-faces-a-thin-market-if-it-has-to-offload-cable/https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/podcastone-deal-star-trek-the-next-generation-actors-brent-spiner-jonathan-frakes-1236845097/https://www.cleveland.com/shopping/2026/08/be-first-to-secure-new-1701-piece-lego-star-trek-bridge-set-that-includes-kirk-spock-even-tribbles.htmlAn off-duty window becomes a warp emergency when Enterprise is pushed beyond its safe limits.https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Off-Hour_(episode)Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

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Hello, and welcome to the Reloading Podcast here on the Firearms Radio Network.   Tonight we’re talking with Shawn Herrin, President of the Firearms Radio Network, among other achievements, about his new online Civilian Medical Course, and Ken is talking about his experience at his recent course on building quality 1911 and double-stack 1911-style handguns     […]

Hello, and welcome to the Reloading Podcast here on the Firearms Radio Network.   Tonight we're talking with Shawn Herrin, President of the Firearms Radio Network, among other achievements, about his new online Civilian Medical Course, and Ken is talking about his experience at his recent course on building quality 1911 and double-stack 1911-style handguns     Civilian Medical class online   Cartridge corner:    Suicide hotline 988 or 800-273-8255 https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ For Active Military or veterans, www.militaryonesource.com   Reviews:   Reloading Podcast Merch link   Please remember to use the affiliate links for Amazon and Brownells from the Webpage  it really does help the show and the network. Also visit https://huntshootoffroad.com/shop/ and use code RLP10 to save 10%on your Brass Goblin gear.   Patreons  New Patreons:  Current Patreons: Slim, Rick P, Billy G, Roland Y, Chris B, Justin N, Zeke, Byron Y, Homer, Larry C, Milsurp Duo, Chris S, Paul N, Alexander R, Carl K, Mark K, Drew, Richard C, Kenneth D, Mike S RLP pledge link   Thank you for listening.   How to get in contact with us: Google Voice # 608-467-0308 Reloading Podcast website. Reloading Podcast Facebook Reloading Podcast on Instagram Reloading Podcast on MeWe Reloading Podcast on Discord The Reloading Room  Buckeye Targets Rabbit Hole Precision YouTube Rabbit Hole Precision Website  

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Crystal Hughes. Shared her journey as a licensed cosmetologist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Wig Capital Foundation. The conversation focused on her innovative wig donation and recycling program, which supports individuals experiencing medical hair loss while also promoting environmental sustainability through hair and wig recycling. Drawing from more than two decades in the beauty industry, Hughes explained how a childhood dream evolved into a mission-driven organization that restores confidence to people facing hair loss and creates opportunities for education, community involvement, and environmental impact. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Raise awareness about the Wig Capital Foundation. Educate the public about wig donation and recycling programs. Encourage salons, barber shops, cosmetology schools, and community organizations to participate. Support individuals experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions. Highlight the environmental benefits of recycling wigs and hair products. Inspire listeners through Crystal's entrepreneurial and philanthropic journey. Key Takeaways 1. Wigs Can Be Recycled and Repurposed Many people are unaware that wigs can have a second life. Crystal's organization collects: Human-hair wigs Synthetic wigs Hair extensions Donated hair products Usable wigs are refurbished and redistributed, while damaged wigs are recycled into materials used for environmental cleanup and research. 2. Medical Hair Loss Impacts Quality of Life A major focus of the foundation is supporting individuals experiencing hair loss due to: Cancer treatments Medical conditions Health-related challenges By providing donated wigs, the organization helps restore confidence, dignity, and self-esteem. 3. Community Partnerships Drive Impact Crystal built her program through partnerships with: Cosmetology schools Hospitals Cancer organizations Beauty supply stores Community volunteers These partnerships allow the foundation to process, repair, and distribute large volumes of donated wigs. 4. Education Creates Opportunity Cosmetology students participate in refurbishing wigs as part of their training. The program provides students with: Hands-on experience Community service hours Technical training Exposure to real-world client needs This creates a win-win situation for both students and recipients. 5. Sustainability Is Part of the Mission One of the interview's most unique themes was environmental stewardship. Unused or damaged wigs are broken down and recycled into products that can assist with: Environmental cleanup Oil-spill recovery efforts Sustainability research Crystal sees beauty and environmental responsibility as connected causes. 6. Small Ideas Can Become Large Movements What began as a personal vision expanded into a network that attracted support from multiple states and organizations. The foundation received donated wigs from: Individual donors Beauty supply stores Community members Organizations across the country The response demonstrated the widespread demand for programs that combine social impact and sustainability. 7. Entrepreneurship Begins with Passion Crystal traced her inspiration back to childhood visits to beauty supply stores with her grandmother. What started as an eight-year-old girl's dream eventually became a career, a nonprofit initiative, and a growing social-impact enterprise. 8. Don't Wait for Perfect Conditions Crystal repeatedly emphasized that she started with limited resources and often funded projects herself. Her story demonstrates that taking action, even without complete certainty or financial backing, can lead to meaningful results. 9. Innovation Comes from Solving Problems In addition to the Wig Capital Foundation, Crystal discussed creating "hat wigs," combining a hat and hairpiece into a practical solution for women dealing with hair challenges. Her approach reflects a broader entrepreneurial mindset of identifying problems and developing creative solutions. 10. Service Is the Foundation of Success Throughout the conversation, Crystal emphasized helping others first. Whether through wig donations, student training, environmental initiatives, or community partnerships, her work is built around creating positive change. Key Themes Beauty With Purpose The interview highlights how the beauty industry can be used as a force for social good. Entrepreneurship Through Service Crystal's success grew from solving real problems rather than simply pursuing profit. Community Collaboration Partnerships with schools, hospitals, and volunteers make the organization's impact possible. Confidence and Dignity Providing wigs to individuals experiencing hair loss is about more than appearance. It is about restoring confidence and improving quality of life. Notable Quotes On Her Childhood Dream "When I get older, I want to own one of these." On the Program's Mission "Helping our environment." On Taking Action "You got to start somewhere." On Entrepreneurship "You can't let circumstances and people and places stop you from living your dream." On Innovation "Maybe other women might need a hat wig." On Community Involvement "Everybody wants to get involved with wigs. Wigs is fun." On Program Growth "People started to reach out to be members as well as start chapters in their states." On Her Vision "Just get involved. Spread the word." Success Highlights Founder of the Wig Capital Foundation. Created a large-scale wig donation and refurbishment initiative. Developed partnerships with cosmetology schools and healthcare organizations. Collected thousands of wigs through donation campaigns. Introduced environmentally conscious hair and wig recycling efforts. Expanded outreach beyond local communities through chapters and partnerships. Created innovative hair products such as custom hat wigs. Bottom Line Crystal Hughes' interview is a powerful example of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. By combining her cosmetology expertise with a passion for helping others, she created a program that supports individuals facing medical hair loss while promoting environmental sustainability. Her story demonstrates how a simple childhood dream can evolve into a mission that restores confidence, creates educational opportunities, and positively impacts communities across the country. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Crystal Hughes. Shared her journey as a licensed cosmetologist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Wig Capital Foundation. The conversation focused on her innovative wig donation and recycling program, which supports individuals experiencing medical hair loss while also promoting environmental sustainability through hair and wig recycling. Drawing from more than two decades in the beauty industry, Hughes explained how a childhood dream evolved into a mission-driven organization that restores confidence to people facing hair loss and creates opportunities for education, community involvement, and environmental impact. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Raise awareness about the Wig Capital Foundation. Educate the public about wig donation and recycling programs. Encourage salons, barber shops, cosmetology schools, and community organizations to participate. Support individuals experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions. Highlight the environmental benefits of recycling wigs and hair products. Inspire listeners through Crystal's entrepreneurial and philanthropic journey. Key Takeaways 1. Wigs Can Be Recycled and Repurposed Many people are unaware that wigs can have a second life. Crystal's organization collects: Human-hair wigs Synthetic wigs Hair extensions Donated hair products Usable wigs are refurbished and redistributed, while damaged wigs are recycled into materials used for environmental cleanup and research. 2. Medical Hair Loss Impacts Quality of Life A major focus of the foundation is supporting individuals experiencing hair loss due to: Cancer treatments Medical conditions Health-related challenges By providing donated wigs, the organization helps restore confidence, dignity, and self-esteem. 3. Community Partnerships Drive Impact Crystal built her program through partnerships with: Cosmetology schools Hospitals Cancer organizations Beauty supply stores Community volunteers These partnerships allow the foundation to process, repair, and distribute large volumes of donated wigs. 4. Education Creates Opportunity Cosmetology students participate in refurbishing wigs as part of their training. The program provides students with: Hands-on experience Community service hours Technical training Exposure to real-world client needs This creates a win-win situation for both students and recipients. 5. Sustainability Is Part of the Mission One of the interview's most unique themes was environmental stewardship. Unused or damaged wigs are broken down and recycled into products that can assist with: Environmental cleanup Oil-spill recovery efforts Sustainability research Crystal sees beauty and environmental responsibility as connected causes. 6. Small Ideas Can Become Large Movements What began as a personal vision expanded into a network that attracted support from multiple states and organizations. The foundation received donated wigs from: Individual donors Beauty supply stores Community members Organizations across the country The response demonstrated the widespread demand for programs that combine social impact and sustainability. 7. Entrepreneurship Begins with Passion Crystal traced her inspiration back to childhood visits to beauty supply stores with her grandmother. What started as an eight-year-old girl's dream eventually became a career, a nonprofit initiative, and a growing social-impact enterprise. 8. Don't Wait for Perfect Conditions Crystal repeatedly emphasized that she started with limited resources and often funded projects herself. Her story demonstrates that taking action, even without complete certainty or financial backing, can lead to meaningful results. 9. Innovation Comes from Solving Problems In addition to the Wig Capital Foundation, Crystal discussed creating "hat wigs," combining a hat and hairpiece into a practical solution for women dealing with hair challenges. Her approach reflects a broader entrepreneurial mindset of identifying problems and developing creative solutions. 10. Service Is the Foundation of Success Throughout the conversation, Crystal emphasized helping others first. Whether through wig donations, student training, environmental initiatives, or community partnerships, her work is built around creating positive change. Key Themes Beauty With Purpose The interview highlights how the beauty industry can be used as a force for social good. Entrepreneurship Through Service Crystal's success grew from solving real problems rather than simply pursuing profit. Community Collaboration Partnerships with schools, hospitals, and volunteers make the organization's impact possible. Confidence and Dignity Providing wigs to individuals experiencing hair loss is about more than appearance. It is about restoring confidence and improving quality of life. Notable Quotes On Her Childhood Dream "When I get older, I want to own one of these." On the Program's Mission "Helping our environment." On Taking Action "You got to start somewhere." On Entrepreneurship "You can't let circumstances and people and places stop you from living your dream." On Innovation "Maybe other women might need a hat wig." On Community Involvement "Everybody wants to get involved with wigs. Wigs is fun." On Program Growth "People started to reach out to be members as well as start chapters in their states." On Her Vision "Just get involved. Spread the word." Success Highlights Founder of the Wig Capital Foundation. Created a large-scale wig donation and refurbishment initiative. Developed partnerships with cosmetology schools and healthcare organizations. Collected thousands of wigs through donation campaigns. Introduced environmentally conscious hair and wig recycling efforts. Expanded outreach beyond local communities through chapters and partnerships. Created innovative hair products such as custom hat wigs. Bottom Line Crystal Hughes' interview is a powerful example of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. By combining her cosmetology expertise with a passion for helping others, she created a program that supports individuals facing medical hair loss while promoting environmental sustainability. Her story demonstrates how a simple childhood dream can evolve into a mission that restores confidence, creates educational opportunities, and positively impacts communities across the country. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Crystal Hughes. Shared her journey as a licensed cosmetologist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Wig Capital Foundation. The conversation focused on her innovative wig donation and recycling program, which supports individuals experiencing medical hair loss while also promoting environmental sustainability through hair and wig recycling. Drawing from more than two decades in the beauty industry, Hughes explained how a childhood dream evolved into a mission-driven organization that restores confidence to people facing hair loss and creates opportunities for education, community involvement, and environmental impact. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Raise awareness about the Wig Capital Foundation. Educate the public about wig donation and recycling programs. Encourage salons, barber shops, cosmetology schools, and community organizations to participate. Support individuals experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions. Highlight the environmental benefits of recycling wigs and hair products. Inspire listeners through Crystal's entrepreneurial and philanthropic journey. Key Takeaways 1. Wigs Can Be Recycled and Repurposed Many people are unaware that wigs can have a second life. Crystal's organization collects: Human-hair wigs Synthetic wigs Hair extensions Donated hair products Usable wigs are refurbished and redistributed, while damaged wigs are recycled into materials used for environmental cleanup and research. 2. Medical Hair Loss Impacts Quality of Life A major focus of the foundation is supporting individuals experiencing hair loss due to: Cancer treatments Medical conditions Health-related challenges By providing donated wigs, the organization helps restore confidence, dignity, and self-esteem. 3. Community Partnerships Drive Impact Crystal built her program through partnerships with: Cosmetology schools Hospitals Cancer organizations Beauty supply stores Community volunteers These partnerships allow the foundation to process, repair, and distribute large volumes of donated wigs. 4. Education Creates Opportunity Cosmetology students participate in refurbishing wigs as part of their training. The program provides students with: Hands-on experience Community service hours Technical training Exposure to real-world client needs This creates a win-win situation for both students and recipients. 5. Sustainability Is Part of the Mission One of the interview's most unique themes was environmental stewardship. Unused or damaged wigs are broken down and recycled into products that can assist with: Environmental cleanup Oil-spill recovery efforts Sustainability research Crystal sees beauty and environmental responsibility as connected causes. 6. Small Ideas Can Become Large Movements What began as a personal vision expanded into a network that attracted support from multiple states and organizations. The foundation received donated wigs from: Individual donors Beauty supply stores Community members Organizations across the country The response demonstrated the widespread demand for programs that combine social impact and sustainability. 7. Entrepreneurship Begins with Passion Crystal traced her inspiration back to childhood visits to beauty supply stores with her grandmother. What started as an eight-year-old girl's dream eventually became a career, a nonprofit initiative, and a growing social-impact enterprise. 8. Don't Wait for Perfect Conditions Crystal repeatedly emphasized that she started with limited resources and often funded projects herself. Her story demonstrates that taking action, even without complete certainty or financial backing, can lead to meaningful results. 9. Innovation Comes from Solving Problems In addition to the Wig Capital Foundation, Crystal discussed creating "hat wigs," combining a hat and hairpiece into a practical solution for women dealing with hair challenges. Her approach reflects a broader entrepreneurial mindset of identifying problems and developing creative solutions. 10. Service Is the Foundation of Success Throughout the conversation, Crystal emphasized helping others first. Whether through wig donations, student training, environmental initiatives, or community partnerships, her work is built around creating positive change. Key Themes Beauty With Purpose The interview highlights how the beauty industry can be used as a force for social good. Entrepreneurship Through Service Crystal's success grew from solving real problems rather than simply pursuing profit. Community Collaboration Partnerships with schools, hospitals, and volunteers make the organization's impact possible. Confidence and Dignity Providing wigs to individuals experiencing hair loss is about more than appearance. It is about restoring confidence and improving quality of life. Notable Quotes On Her Childhood Dream "When I get older, I want to own one of these." On the Program's Mission "Helping our environment." On Taking Action "You got to start somewhere." On Entrepreneurship "You can't let circumstances and people and places stop you from living your dream." On Innovation "Maybe other women might need a hat wig." On Community Involvement "Everybody wants to get involved with wigs. Wigs is fun." On Program Growth "People started to reach out to be members as well as start chapters in their states." On Her Vision "Just get involved. Spread the word." Success Highlights Founder of the Wig Capital Foundation. Created a large-scale wig donation and refurbishment initiative. Developed partnerships with cosmetology schools and healthcare organizations. Collected thousands of wigs through donation campaigns. Introduced environmentally conscious hair and wig recycling efforts. Expanded outreach beyond local communities through chapters and partnerships. Created innovative hair products such as custom hat wigs. Bottom Line Crystal Hughes' interview is a powerful example of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. By combining her cosmetology expertise with a passion for helping others, she created a program that supports individuals facing medical hair loss while promoting environmental sustainability. Her story demonstrates how a simple childhood dream can evolve into a mission that restores confidence, creates educational opportunities, and positively impacts communities across the country. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Don Ford. A board-certified probate and estate attorney and managing partner of Ford Bergner LLP. The conversation focuses on the importance of estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, executors, and family dynamics that often arise after the death of a loved one. Ford provides practical guidance on how individuals can protect their assets, reduce family conflict, and ensure their wishes are properly carried out through legally sound estate planning. Throughout the interview, he emphasizes that estate planning is not just for the wealthy but for anyone who owns assets or has loved ones they want to protect. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate listeners about wills, trusts, and estate planning. Explain the legal differences between financial planning and estate planning. Help families avoid disputes and costly probate issues. Clarify common misconceptions about handwritten wills and DIY estate documents. Encourage individuals to create estate plans before a crisis occurs. Highlight the importance of planning for incapacity as well as death. Key Takeaways 1. Estate Planning Is Different from Financial Planning Ford explains that financial planners focus on growing wealth, while estate planning focuses on what happens to your assets if you die or become incapacitated. 2. Most Americans Don't Have a Will According to Ford, approximately two-thirds of Americans do not have a will, often because they avoid thinking about death, worry about legal costs, or struggle with difficult family decisions. 3. DIY Wills Can Create Major Problems While some states allow handwritten wills, poorly written documents often create ambiguity that leads to family disputes, litigation, and unintended outcomes. 4. Clear Legal Language Prevents Family Conflict A properly drafted will eliminates confusion by clearly defining beneficiaries, distributions, responsibilities, and contingency plans. 5. Estate Planning Should Be Based on Life Stage, Not Age Ford argues that estate planning becomes important when people begin accumulating assets such as: Homes Vehicles Retirement accounts Brokerage accounts Savings The need for a plan is determined more by responsibilities and assets than by age. 6. Communication Is Critical After a Death Many estate disputes begin because family members grieve differently and have different expectations about property, money, and responsibilities. 7. A Good Estate Plan Protects Family Relationships When instructions are clearly documented, families spend less time arguing about intentions and more time focusing on healing. 8. Executors Have Serious Legal Responsibilities An executor is responsible for managing and settling an estate, but cannot legally act until approved by a court. Executors must: Treat beneficiaries fairly Account for all assets Distribute assets according to the law and the will Avoid conflicts of interest 9. Trusts and Wills Serve Different Purposes A trust can be used to transfer assets during a person's lifetime and may help avoid probate in certain states where the probate process is costly and complicated. 10. Estate Planning Is More Than a Will A complete estate plan may include: A will A trust Medical powers of attorney Financial powers of attorney Guardianship planning Asset protection strategies 11. Family Structure Matters Blended families, multiple marriages, children from different relationships, and out-of-state property ownership often require more sophisticated estate planning. 12. Planning for Incapacity Is Equally Important Ford emphasizes that estate planning also addresses what happens if someone becomes unable to make their own medical or financial decisions before death. Notable Quotes On Estate Planning "Estate planning is really what happens if I die, making a plan for your death and what happens after you're gone." On Handwritten Wills "While the handwritten will may be an option, it's usually not the best option." On Legal Guidance "A lawyer would put in the verbiage to make sure there is not that ambiguity." On Why People Avoid Wills "A lot of people have not wanted to talk about these issues because they don't really want to talk about dying." On Planning Ahead "Not thinking about it doesn't mean it's not going to happen." On Timing "It's more of a position-in-life issue and not more about an age issue." On Estate Administration "The executor can't take money and spend it on themselves when it's supposed to go to the others." On Family Conflict "Communication is a big piece of that." On Good Planning "A good plan and a well-drafted will alleviates a lot of those problems." On Trusts "The trust agreement is going to determine who gets my home rather than my will determining who gets my home." On Estate Planning as a Whole "Estate planning is a more holistic view about all of these issues." On Powers of Attorney "We need powers of attorney if you become incapacitated before you die." Bottom Line Don Ford's central message is that estate planning is an act of protection, not simply a legal exercise. A properly structured estate plan helps preserve assets, reduce family conflict, ensure personal wishes are honored, and prepare for both death and incapacity. The interview serves as a reminder that waiting too long to create a will, trust, or estate plan can leave loved ones facing unnecessary stress, confusion, and costly legal challenges. #SHMS #BEST #STRAW Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Don Ford. A board-certified probate and estate attorney and managing partner of Ford Bergner LLP. The conversation focuses on the importance of estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, executors, and family dynamics that often arise after the death of a loved one. Ford provides practical guidance on how individuals can protect their assets, reduce family conflict, and ensure their wishes are properly carried out through legally sound estate planning. Throughout the interview, he emphasizes that estate planning is not just for the wealthy but for anyone who owns assets or has loved ones they want to protect. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate listeners about wills, trusts, and estate planning. Explain the legal differences between financial planning and estate planning. Help families avoid disputes and costly probate issues. Clarify common misconceptions about handwritten wills and DIY estate documents. Encourage individuals to create estate plans before a crisis occurs. Highlight the importance of planning for incapacity as well as death. Key Takeaways 1. Estate Planning Is Different from Financial Planning Ford explains that financial planners focus on growing wealth, while estate planning focuses on what happens to your assets if you die or become incapacitated. 2. Most Americans Don't Have a Will According to Ford, approximately two-thirds of Americans do not have a will, often because they avoid thinking about death, worry about legal costs, or struggle with difficult family decisions. 3. DIY Wills Can Create Major Problems While some states allow handwritten wills, poorly written documents often create ambiguity that leads to family disputes, litigation, and unintended outcomes. 4. Clear Legal Language Prevents Family Conflict A properly drafted will eliminates confusion by clearly defining beneficiaries, distributions, responsibilities, and contingency plans. 5. Estate Planning Should Be Based on Life Stage, Not Age Ford argues that estate planning becomes important when people begin accumulating assets such as: Homes Vehicles Retirement accounts Brokerage accounts Savings The need for a plan is determined more by responsibilities and assets than by age. 6. Communication Is Critical After a Death Many estate disputes begin because family members grieve differently and have different expectations about property, money, and responsibilities. 7. A Good Estate Plan Protects Family Relationships When instructions are clearly documented, families spend less time arguing about intentions and more time focusing on healing. 8. Executors Have Serious Legal Responsibilities An executor is responsible for managing and settling an estate, but cannot legally act until approved by a court. Executors must: Treat beneficiaries fairly Account for all assets Distribute assets according to the law and the will Avoid conflicts of interest 9. Trusts and Wills Serve Different Purposes A trust can be used to transfer assets during a person's lifetime and may help avoid probate in certain states where the probate process is costly and complicated. 10. Estate Planning Is More Than a Will A complete estate plan may include: A will A trust Medical powers of attorney Financial powers of attorney Guardianship planning Asset protection strategies 11. Family Structure Matters Blended families, multiple marriages, children from different relationships, and out-of-state property ownership often require more sophisticated estate planning. 12. Planning for Incapacity Is Equally Important Ford emphasizes that estate planning also addresses what happens if someone becomes unable to make their own medical or financial decisions before death. Notable Quotes On Estate Planning "Estate planning is really what happens if I die, making a plan for your death and what happens after you're gone." On Handwritten Wills "While the handwritten will may be an option, it's usually not the best option." On Legal Guidance "A lawyer would put in the verbiage to make sure there is not that ambiguity." On Why People Avoid Wills "A lot of people have not wanted to talk about these issues because they don't really want to talk about dying." On Planning Ahead "Not thinking about it doesn't mean it's not going to happen." On Timing "It's more of a position-in-life issue and not more about an age issue." On Estate Administration "The executor can't take money and spend it on themselves when it's supposed to go to the others." On Family Conflict "Communication is a big piece of that." On Good Planning "A good plan and a well-drafted will alleviates a lot of those problems." On Trusts "The trust agreement is going to determine who gets my home rather than my will determining who gets my home." On Estate Planning as a Whole "Estate planning is a more holistic view about all of these issues." On Powers of Attorney "We need powers of attorney if you become incapacitated before you die." Bottom Line Don Ford's central message is that estate planning is an act of protection, not simply a legal exercise. A properly structured estate plan helps preserve assets, reduce family conflict, ensure personal wishes are honored, and prepare for both death and incapacity. The interview serves as a reminder that waiting too long to create a will, trust, or estate plan can leave loved ones facing unnecessary stress, confusion, and costly legal challenges. #SHMS #BEST #STRAW Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mates sit down with Emad Mostaque to discuss: whether the singularity is slowing down, Sam Altman's changing views, the case against an Anthropic IPO, Emad's 18 Grokbots, Waymo's massive hardware cost cuts, China's 100x cheaper AI models, NVIDIA's $6B open-source bet, and the increasingly competitive frontier lab race. Sign up for our AMA at http://Moonshots.com/ama Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends   Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of Open ExO, a GP at Exponential Venture Capital/The Organizational Singularity Fund and a sought after global speaker and thought leader. Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified Emad Mostaque is the founder of Intelligent Internet ( https://www.ii.inc )  Read Emad's latest papers exploring the future of society, law, personhood and governance: https://ii.inc/common-wealth Read Emad's Book: https://thelasteconomy.com  – My companies: Apply to Dave's and my new fund:https://qr.diamandis.com/linkventureslanding   Get the blueprint for generative media https://goo.gle/startupgenmedia  Go to Blitzy to book a free demo and start building today: https://qr.diamandis.com/blitzy   Your body is incredibly good at hiding disease. Schedule a call with Fountain Life to add healthy decades to your life, and to learn more about their Memberships: https://www.fountainlife.com/peter  Join the Moonshots Mates on Sep 25th for the inaugural Moonshots LIVE. The world's greatest entrepreneurs, builders and creators, working together to build a hopeful and optimistic vision of tomorrow. Seats are limited and application only. Apply at moonshots.com before seats are sold out. _ Connect with Peter: X Instagram Substack Website Xprize A360 Connect with Dave: Web X LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Connect with Salim: LinkedIn X Join Salim's 10X Shift Subscribe to Salim's YouTube channel Exponential Venture Capital Connect with Alex Website LinkedIn X Email Substack  Spotify Threads Connect with Emad  X LinkedIn Learn about Intelligent Internet Read Emad's Book Listen to MOONSHOTS: Apple YouTube Follow MOONSHOTS:  Instagram TikTok X Threads – *Recorded on August 26th, 2026 *The views expressed by me and all guests are personal opinions and do not constitute Financial, Medical, or Legal advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was originally released August 3rd for Death Panel patrons. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Beatrice, Artie and Phil discuss the Trump administration's proposal to shift the definition of “medical frailty” under Medicaid to explicitly redefine health as your ability to work, and how this change threatens not just the healthcare coverage of countless people, but an impending blow against the Medicaid program and the healthcare system itself. Show links: We're testing out a new Bookshop.org page (still under construction), where you can find books by past guests and book recommendations from the hosts. Find it here: https://bookshop.org/shop/deathpanel Get Health Communism here: https://bookshop.org/a/118130/9781839765179 Outro by Time Wharp: timewharp.bandcamp.com/track/tezeta

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Don Ford. A board-certified probate and estate attorney and managing partner of Ford Bergner LLP. The conversation focuses on the importance of estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, executors, and family dynamics that often arise after the death of a loved one. Ford provides practical guidance on how individuals can protect their assets, reduce family conflict, and ensure their wishes are properly carried out through legally sound estate planning. Throughout the interview, he emphasizes that estate planning is not just for the wealthy but for anyone who owns assets or has loved ones they want to protect. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate listeners about wills, trusts, and estate planning. Explain the legal differences between financial planning and estate planning. Help families avoid disputes and costly probate issues. Clarify common misconceptions about handwritten wills and DIY estate documents. Encourage individuals to create estate plans before a crisis occurs. Highlight the importance of planning for incapacity as well as death. Key Takeaways 1. Estate Planning Is Different from Financial Planning Ford explains that financial planners focus on growing wealth, while estate planning focuses on what happens to your assets if you die or become incapacitated. 2. Most Americans Don't Have a Will According to Ford, approximately two-thirds of Americans do not have a will, often because they avoid thinking about death, worry about legal costs, or struggle with difficult family decisions. 3. DIY Wills Can Create Major Problems While some states allow handwritten wills, poorly written documents often create ambiguity that leads to family disputes, litigation, and unintended outcomes. 4. Clear Legal Language Prevents Family Conflict A properly drafted will eliminates confusion by clearly defining beneficiaries, distributions, responsibilities, and contingency plans. 5. Estate Planning Should Be Based on Life Stage, Not Age Ford argues that estate planning becomes important when people begin accumulating assets such as: Homes Vehicles Retirement accounts Brokerage accounts Savings The need for a plan is determined more by responsibilities and assets than by age. 6. Communication Is Critical After a Death Many estate disputes begin because family members grieve differently and have different expectations about property, money, and responsibilities. 7. A Good Estate Plan Protects Family Relationships When instructions are clearly documented, families spend less time arguing about intentions and more time focusing on healing. 8. Executors Have Serious Legal Responsibilities An executor is responsible for managing and settling an estate, but cannot legally act until approved by a court. Executors must: Treat beneficiaries fairly Account for all assets Distribute assets according to the law and the will Avoid conflicts of interest 9. Trusts and Wills Serve Different Purposes A trust can be used to transfer assets during a person's lifetime and may help avoid probate in certain states where the probate process is costly and complicated. 10. Estate Planning Is More Than a Will A complete estate plan may include: A will A trust Medical powers of attorney Financial powers of attorney Guardianship planning Asset protection strategies 11. Family Structure Matters Blended families, multiple marriages, children from different relationships, and out-of-state property ownership often require more sophisticated estate planning. 12. Planning for Incapacity Is Equally Important Ford emphasizes that estate planning also addresses what happens if someone becomes unable to make their own medical or financial decisions before death. Notable Quotes On Estate Planning "Estate planning is really what happens if I die, making a plan for your death and what happens after you're gone." On Handwritten Wills "While the handwritten will may be an option, it's usually not the best option." On Legal Guidance "A lawyer would put in the verbiage to make sure there is not that ambiguity." On Why People Avoid Wills "A lot of people have not wanted to talk about these issues because they don't really want to talk about dying." On Planning Ahead "Not thinking about it doesn't mean it's not going to happen." On Timing "It's more of a position-in-life issue and not more about an age issue." On Estate Administration "The executor can't take money and spend it on themselves when it's supposed to go to the others." On Family Conflict "Communication is a big piece of that." On Good Planning "A good plan and a well-drafted will alleviates a lot of those problems." On Trusts "The trust agreement is going to determine who gets my home rather than my will determining who gets my home." On Estate Planning as a Whole "Estate planning is a more holistic view about all of these issues." On Powers of Attorney "We need powers of attorney if you become incapacitated before you die." Bottom Line Don Ford's central message is that estate planning is an act of protection, not simply a legal exercise. A properly structured estate plan helps preserve assets, reduce family conflict, ensure personal wishes are honored, and prepare for both death and incapacity. The interview serves as a reminder that waiting too long to create a will, trust, or estate plan can leave loved ones facing unnecessary stress, confusion, and costly legal challenges. #SHMS #BEST #STRAW Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You think you know what matters until the phone rings at 2am, until the monitors start beeping faster, until a doctor looks at you and says we need to move now. But what happens after the immediate crisis is over? Survival doesn't always mean everything suddenly feels okay. Reasa Selph, a Texas marketing strategist and patient advocate whose son Nicholas nearly died from septic shock in December 2023, joins host Swati to talk about the 34 days that followed, the emotional toll that surfaced only after coming home, and how the experience turned into advocacy work aimed at protecting other families from the same outcome. About the Guest: Reasa Selph is a Texas-based marketing strategist, patient advocate, and podcaster, and the founder of Reasa's Pieces. After her son Nicholas was twice sent home from an emergency room before going into septic shock on Christmas Day 2023 and spending 34 days in intensive care, she became a vocal advocate for pediatric patient safety, supporting proposed Texas legislation, known as Nicholas' Law, requiring hospitals to disclose their pediatric emergency care capabilities to parents. Key Takeaways: Leaving the hospital doesn't mean the hard part is over, aftercare, second opinions, and emotional recovery often bring a whole new kind of work. Trusting your instincts as a parent matters, if something doesn't add up, it's okay to ask for the records, ask questions, or seek another opinion. The toll of survival mode is often invisible until afterward, both Reasa and her son needed therapy to process what they'd been through. Advocacy doesn't require expertise, it can start with writing things down, asking to see test results, and speaking up when something feels off. Healing doesn't mean the fear disappears completely, it means learning to meet it differently when it resurfaces. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://reasaspieces.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rdselph/ Episode Chapters: [00:00] What Happens After the Crisis Ends — the real question behind this episode [01:41] Coming Home After 34 Days: Aftercare and a House Frozen in Time [06:36] How a Mother's Instinct Became a Turning Point [11:10] What Fear Looks Like When You're Not Being Heard by Doctors [15:06] Small Things That Helped Her Feel Grounded Amid the Chaos [20:44] Turning Pain Into Advocacy: Pushing for Legislative Change in Texas [26:29] Supporting Her Son's Ongoing Recovery and Living Moment by Moment (approx.)   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. Healthy Mind By Avik™️is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Episode 233: In this Gameplan episode, Andy McDonald is joined again by both Alan Murdoch & Simon Harries for Part-2 of their combined approach to ACL rehab. - Alan is the founder of Elevate: Speed & Rehab, a performance rehab consultancy working with athletes from professional to Olympic level. With over 15 years' experience, he specialises in the link between rehabilitation and sprint performance, using movement efficiency and speed-based principles to drive recovery beyond traditional timelines. - Simon is a specialist Rehabilitation Strength & Conditioning coach with a passion for problem solving the complexities of high performance rehabilitation. He has a PhD in Human Physiology and is an accredited ASCA Master L3 S&C coach with over 15 years of experience in high performance sport, having worked with athletes from a diverse range of backgrounds, including AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Rugby Sevens, Water polo, and a range of individual event sports. - Part-2 Topics Discussed: Addressing movement deficits post-ACL Identifying common technical errors in acceleration SEE, SAY, DO, DEVELOP Framework Fast, Fit, and Skillful (FFS) Framework 6-Level Skilled Pathway: Foundational Skills Individual Technical Positional Unit Technical Decision-Making Modified Gameplay Team Play Performance Intent & Guardrails The "Mini Pre-Season" Conditioning Progressive Reintegration Framework Monitoring & Graduation Markers -  Where you can find Alan: LinkedIn Instagram Elevate Speed Rehab Where you can find Simon: LinkedIn Instagram -  Sponsors Gameplan Is a Rehab Management System providing Medical & Performance Departments with a centralised platform to plan, track & manage the return-to-play process inside a data rich environment. Gameplan provides one platform to connect the people, process and data during rehab.  - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website

What happens when two wheelchair users fall in love, get married, build careers, travel the world and navigate life together? Apparently, people have questions. After sharing more of their life as a disabled couple online and seeing an overwhelming response, Alycia Anderson brings her husband, Marty Anderson, back to Pushing Forward with Alycia for a lighter, candid and often hilarious Q&A about their nearly 15 years of marriage. Who is more stubborn? Who notices an accessibility problem first? Who takes longer to get ready? Who carries more disability-related gear? And when the world is not designed for two wheelchair users, how do they figure it out? As Alycia and Marty quickly discover, the answers lead to much bigger conversations about disabled relationships, wheelchair accessibility, accessible travel, independence, interdependence, ableism and belonging. Two Disabled People. One Very Normal Marriage. One of the biggest misconceptions Alycia and Marty encounter is the assumption that when disability exists in a relationship, one person must automatically become the caregiver. Their reality is much different. They help each other. Sometimes that means Marty holding Alycia's wheelchair during a transfer or Alycia grabbing onto Marty's chair for a tow. Sometimes it means reviewing an email, figuring out a business decision or helping each other navigate a difficult moment. And sometimes it simply means knowing somebody is standing beside you. As Alycia puts it, having Marty on her team makes her feel braver in the actions she takes in her life. Their partnership illustrates something much bigger: support in a relationship does not always move in one direction. When Accessibility Assumes Disabled People Are Alone Some of the funniest stories in the episode expose something decidedly less funny: much of the world is still designed around the assumption that a wheelchair user will be accompanied by a nondisabled caregiver. Movie theaters may provide one wheelchair space and one companion chair. Venues may offer accessible seating without considering that two wheelchair users might actually want to sit beside each other. Transportation systems may have accessibility policies but still create frustrating or alienating customer experiences. Hotels may technically meet accessibility standards while still making everyday tasks difficult. Alycia and Marty have spent years navigating those gaps together. Their solution is often the same: Figure it out. For Alycia, that mindset is deeply connected to disability itself. When the world is not designed for you, creativity and adaptation become part of everyday life. The Airport Shuttle Stress Is Real Accessible travel gets its own unofficial therapy session in this episode. Alycia and Marty talk about one of their biggest travel stressors: getting from the airport to the rental car facility. Wheelchair-accessible shuttle experiences can be unpredictable. Ramps may not work. Drivers may approach wheelchair passengers differently. Other travelers may board while wheelchair users are still waiting. Policies can sometimes override a simple conversation about what actually works best for the individual passenger. The frustration is not always about the equipment. It is about the experience. Marty describes accessibility as something that should create a feeling of being invited rather than treated like an exception. That distinction between technical access and true belonging sits at the center of much of Alycia's work. Accessible Parking Is More Complicated Than It Looks Alycia and Marty also tackle one of disability culture's perennial hot topics: accessible parking. They are quick to point out that disability does not have one appearance. Someone using an accessible parking space may have a completely legitimate non-apparent disability. But they also raise an important distinction around van-accessible spaces and access aisles. Those striped areas next to certain spaces are not extra parking. They provide the room someone may need to deploy a wheelchair ramp, transfer from a vehicle, use a walker or maneuver mobility equipment. It is another example of how accessibility education can make systems work better for everyone. What Do Nondisabled Couples Take for Granted? Their answer? Sometimes, spontaneity. Traveling without researching accessibility. Accepting an invitation to someone's house without wondering whether you can enter. Booking a rideshare without thinking about whether a wheelchair will fit or whether the driver will refuse the trip. Checking into a hotel without wondering whether the mirror can actually be seen from a wheelchair. These may seem like tiny details individually. Collectively, they shape whether people can participate fully and independently in everyday life. Disabled Relationship Myth Busting Perhaps the biggest misconception Alycia and Marty challenge is the belief that two disabled people somehow live a fundamentally different kind of relationship. Their marriage has accessibility logistics and mobility adaptations, yes. It also has careers. Finances. Intimacy. Arguments. Love. Partnership. Medical challenges. Travel. Laughter. And almost fifteen years of figuring life out together. Disability is part of their relationship. It is not the entirety of it. Marriage Is Still Marriage Near the end of the episode, Marty asks Alycia what nearly fifteen years together has taught her that has nothing to do with disability. Her answer becomes one of the episode's most beautiful moments. Marriage, she says, is one of the hardest things she has ever committed to, but also one of the very best. Creating a life with another person remains one of the accomplishments she treasures most. And after several heavy weeks for the Anderson household, their final Pushing Forward Moments are wonderfully simple. Marty's: Take life a little lighter. Have some fun. Everything does not have to be serious. Alycia's: All you need is love. Sometimes pushing forward means solving the accessibility problem. Sometimes it means advocating for change. And sometimes it means laughing with the person sitting beside you while you figure everything else out. IN THIS EPISODE Alycia and Marty discuss: What life is actually like for two married wheelchair users Who is more stubborn about asking for help Why asking for help can be difficult when independence has been ingrained in you Who notices accessibility barriers first Wheelchair travel and airport shuttle frustrations Accessibility versus genuine hospitality and belonging Why Alycia carries more disability-related supplies while traveling When they speak up about inaccessible environments How two disabled partners physically and emotionally support each other The assumption that every disabled person has a nondisabled caregiver Why theaters and entertainment venues often fail wheelchair-using couples Disability, marriage and intimacy Accessible parking and non-apparent disabilities Why van-accessible spaces serve a specific purpose Rideshare and transportation discrimination Why accessible hotel rooms should not have thick carpet How disability creates everyday problem-solving skills Automatic doors and universal access Spontaneity and the hidden planning involved in disability What nearly fifteen years of marriage has taught them Finding more fun, light and love in everyday life KEY THEMES

Today on The John McGinness Show AB 2760 would prohibit the use and purchase of wearable electroshock devices, including by state and local law enforcement agencies, in response to the emergence of new electric shock gloves. At the same time, California lawmakers are considering an emergency $10 million allocation to maintain Medi-Cal coverage for gender-affirming care for minors, raising questions about state spending priorities and policies involving youth. The debate also highlights differences with some European countries, where minors seeking gender-related medical treatment may be required to undergo psychological screening and evaluation before receiving certain forms of care. What do you think?

"I'd already finished my cardiovascular unit. I'd finished my pulmonary unit. I had never heard about this in any of my classes." That was Dr. Joel Bervell's reaction to discovering that a device used every day in hospitals -- the pulse oximeter -- reads less accurately on darker skin tones. He posted a 30-second video about this consequential discrepancy that, to his utter surprise, gained over 500,000 views by the next morning. That video launched Dr. Bervell into orbit as a social media presence and created his identity as The Medical Mythbuster. In just a few years, he's built a following of two million people, earned a Peabody Award and was named to the inaugural Time 100 Creators list, all while finishing his residency.  On this episode of Raise the Line, host Lindsey Smith welcomes Dr. Bervell to explore the roots of this kind of bias and the real world impact of drawing attention to it. “The most impactful biases in medicine exist because no one stops to ask who was included in the original data and who was left out,” Dr. Bervell explains. Stay tuned to also learn about: His YouTube animated series The Doctor is In which helps kids understand how their bodies work, as well as providing medical role models; How to build trust with marginalized communities; His forthcoming book, The Default Body which examines who medicine was actually designed for. Mentioned in this episode:Dr. Bervell on InstagramTikTok ChannelFacebook"The Doctor Is In" Show If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

The Karolinska Institute is one of the world's leading medical universities. When it hired Paolo Macchiarini, it saw a surgeon with a groundbreaking new procedure. But the university ignored warning signs, and patients paid the price.For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/campusfiles-transcripts

Summer is winding down, the Jewish year is coming to a close, and apparently the news has decided to get even weirder. This week we take on out-of-control charity spam, skyrocketing meat prices, Mamdani's latest plans for New York, and Tucker Carlson's newest obsession with Israel — including a shocking discovery about Israeli school education. Also this week: Iran feels the squeeze, Saudi Arabia manages to blow $50 BILLION and Palestinians literally wearing their money to weddings.   ________ ** Now's the time to get your brand new gorgeous Sukkah from SukkahOutlet.com!! ** National Sukkah Outlet has been building sukkahs since R' Ezriel Munk started out in his Passaic garage 36 years ago. Panels, fabric, travel, bamboo and schach under Badatz — and honestly, the customer service is off the charts. First sukkah or an upgrade, they've got you. Locations in Brooklyn, Monsey, the Five Towns, Queens, and Lakewood. Visit: https://sukkahoutlet.com Call: 800-778-5624 WhatsApp them directly: wa.me/8483827990 ________ ** Medical weight loss made simple and affordable! Skip the waiting rooms and start losing today with SlimRxCenter.com !** Featuring personalized plans with medical providers, and a team that understands the frum community and its unique lifestyle challenges. Visit: https://slimrxcenter.com/ Call: 845-414-6499 ________ ** Town Appliance - For All Of Your Appliance Needs! ** No matter the budget, Town Appliance will get you the right appliance for your needs and give you the most value for your money. Visit: https://www.townappliance.com/ Call/Text/Whatsapp: 732-364-5195 ________ We have a call-in number where you can hear the cast! Tell your friends and family who may not have internet access! 605-417-0303 To Call In From Israel: +079-579-5087 To Call In From UK: +03-333-66-0768 Also! Subscribe for our bonus content by phone! Available at the same number. ________ Get official KC swag and show your support to the world! https://kiddushclubmerch.com ________ Subscribe now to keep us going and access bonus content! https://buymeacoffee.com/kiddushclub/membership   Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiddushclubpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kiddushclubcast Join our WhatsApp chat: https://whatsapp.kccast.com Send us you thoughts comments and suggestions via email: hock@kiddushclubpodcast.com  

THE REALITY OF MEDICARE FOR ALL IS NOT GOOD And I’ve got Sally Pipes on at 1pm to talk about it. Sally serves as President, CEO, and Thomas W. Smith Fellow in Health Care Policy at the Pacific Research Institute, and she’s written here about the downsides of a single payer healthcare system. She’s also written a book about it here, and has done a study on Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid system and the massive amounts of waste, fraud, and abuse here. I say all this to show you she knows what she’s talking about. She joins me at 1 to discuss it all. Follow Sally on X here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if better health did not require chasing trends or completely rebuilding your life? Dr. Bob McCauley believes lasting wellness begins when a handful of beneficial choices become everyday habits.Dr. Bob is a naturopathic doctor, certified nutritional consultant, certified master herbalist, author, and founder of Watershed Wellness Center in Lansing, Michigan. In this conversation with Rich Bennett, he shares the personal journey that led him from competitive running and international travel to nearly 35 years of natural health education.Listeners will discover: Why Dr. Bob believes hydration should be a daily priority  How chlorella, spirulina, sprouts, and raw foods fit into his approach  The roles he assigns to digestive enzymes, probiotics, and minerals  Why regular exercise and a positive outlook complete his seven-component protocol  How small, consistent decisions can become a sustainable lifestyle Dr. Bob also discusses intermittent fasting, buying food from trusted local farmers, foraging for edible plants, and learning to listen to the body. His central message is simple: health is a habit, not an event.Learn more about Dr. Bob and explore his books and educational resources at DrBobMcCauley.com.Subscribe to Conversations with Rich Bennett, leave a review, and join the conversation by sharing the healthy habit that has made the greatest difference in your life.Medical disclaimer: This episode presents the guest's personal opinions and experiences for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing your diet, medications, supplements, or treatment plan.Send us Fan MailRide For Life Healing Arts & Music FestivalSupport the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email

Planning for the future isn't only about who gets your belongings—it's also about protecting your wishes, your family and your ability to make important decisions before a crisis occurs.Wendy Jones sits down with elder law attorney Mike Rutkowski of Rutkowski Law Firm to simplify the essentials of estate planning. They discuss:• The key differences between a will and a trust • Why a will does not automatically avoid probate • Medical and financial powers of attorney • Choosing the right person to act on your behalf • How planning ahead can reduce family conflict • Why estate plans should be reviewed regularly • What to look for when choosing an elder law attorney • The importance of faith, prayer and trusted guidance during difficult decisionsWhether you're planning for yourself or helping an aging parent, this conversation offers practical steps to protect the people you love and make the road ahead a little less overwhelming.Connect with Rutkowski Law Firm: 248-792-9193About Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on AgingConversations on Aging brings together trusted experts, practical resources, and meaningful conversations to help seniors and their families navigate aging with greater confidence.Need help finding the right senior living or care options? Next Steps 4 Seniors provides personalized guidance and support to families at no cost.

(00:00:00) 230: Medical Mayhem: Sh*t They Don't Tell You! Impactions; Necrosis; GLP1A; Testosterone-Fat; & more (00:00:11) Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements (00:01:02) Introducing Medical Mayhem (00:03:50) GLP-1 Agonists and Testosterone (00:08:26) Impactions and Constipation in Older Adults (00:13:57) Perineal Necrosis: A Serious Complication (00:19:01) Coronary Calcium Score: A New Heart Health Indicator (00:24:59) IV Drips and Health Risks (00:27:35) Sex Education and the Horny Health Index (00:33:13) Closing Thoughts and New Listeners Docs are trying out a new segment that will explore and explain weird and crazy medical problems that everyone wants to hush about because they are weird or embarrasing: Concrete Poops, Corinary Calcium Scores, IV Needles, Hormonal-Fat, Penis and Vaginal Necrosis, Sex-Drive, Erectile Dysfunction, Orgasm Education, and much more....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-and-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system.  From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we'll call that too.  For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER  No BS 

Detroit's next wave of health care may be built as much with partnerships as with concrete. We sit down with Dr. Adnan Munkarah, President for Care Delivery and Chief Clinical Officer at Henry Ford Health, to unpack what it takes to modernize an academic medical center while keeping a century-long commitment to the city that surrounds it.We talk about replacing aging hospital space with a new tower and why that matters for patient care, safety, and the future of care delivery in Michigan. Dr. Munkarah walks us through the vision for a Midtown Detroit medical campus that blends clinical excellence with research scale, including a major research building and a coordinated approach with Michigan State University to accelerate discovery. We also explore specialized growth, like bringing Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's elite inpatient rehabilitation model into a “hospital within a hospital,” plus the push toward precision medicine and theranostics for cancer.Then we get candid about the health care workforce and what's changing. New physicians are incredibly capable and often more protective of work-life balance, and we discuss why that can be a strength when systems support team-based care. We also zero in on one of the biggest sources of frustration in American health care: prior authorization, insurance denials, and the administrative time sink that delays patients and fuels physician burnout. Dr. Munkarah closes with a clear challenge: invest upstream in prevention, public health, early cancer screening, and early management of diabetes and hypertension so we spend less in crisis and get better outcomes.If you care about Detroit, health policy, hospital strategy, and reducing health care costs the smart way, hit subscribe, share this conversation, and leave us a review.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Daisy Wolf and Eva Steinman are joined by Engy Ziedan, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Protege, to discuss why medical AI has a measurement problem, and why scoring well on a benchmark doesn't necessarily mean a model is ready for the hospital. Engy explains why healthcare AI needs independent evaluations that go beyond static exams and measure how models actually perform in real-world clinical workflows. They explore the risks of subtle bias and misalignment, why the same model can rank differently depending on how it's prompted or tested, and what happens as AI becomes more personalized and changes faster than traditional healthcare quality systems can keep up. The conversation also gets into Protege's role as an independent evaluator, how contaminated training data can undermine benchmarks, and why the future of medical AI may require continuous monitoring rather than occasional testing.   Resources: Read our insights piece: https://www.a16z.news/p/the-oracle-problem-an-invisible-bottleneck Follow Engy Ziedan on X: https://x.com/engyziedan Follow Daisy Wolf on X: https://x.com/daisydwolf Follow Eva Steinman on X: https://x.com/evajsteinman Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailA term newborn looks fine on mom's chest, then crashes within minutes. By the time transport arrives, there's a pH of 6.9, a lactate over 10, and a baby already intubated and on surfactant. Is this pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart disease, or something else entirely? In this episode of From the Heart, It's Complicated, Dr. Adrianne Bischoff and Dr. Nim Goldshtrom work through a real, complex neonatal cardiac case in real time — the kind of case that keeps neonatologists up at night. They break down how to clinically differentiate PPHN from congenital heart disease with limited data, why epinephrine's response mattered more than the blood pressure number, how therapeutic hypothermia can unmask cardiac dysfunction, and why "blue is always better than gray" when managing a shunt-dependent circulation. Along the way: real literature, real physiology, and the reasoning behind decisions made under pressure, with a surprise diagnosis at the end. Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.Enjoy!

Text the Show or Leave a VoicemailToday we continue our interview with Pete and Michelle Tucker. Pete was a motorcycle cop in Canada who had a catastrophic motorcycle accident that took his left leg and put him in a coma. If you haven't heard part one, it's really necessary for you to back and listen to Episode 148. This episode will pick up with the Pete in the hospital recovering from the multiple injuries and the traumatic amputation, slowly working through the system to win back his job as a cop on the street. You need to hear Pete and Michelle talking about the losses and struggles, because they are a fantastic example of a police couple who, together, survived the worst day possible.Music is by Mini VandalsHey Chaplain podcast episode 148.5Tags:Police, Accidents, Amputation, Career, Coma, Confidence, Hospital, Humor, Injury, Loss, Medical, Memory, Motorcycles, Spouse, Niagara Falls, Ontario, CanadaSupport the showThanks for Listening!  And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOYEmail us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Episode 232: In this episode of Accelerate Podcast, host Nicola Graham is joined by Jordan Stewart-Mackie an Applied Performance Scientist and PhD candidate at the University of Birmingham, where his research focuses on wearable technology and data integration. Jordan's work has spanned some of the most contrasting environments in world sport — from the Premier League to Thai football to NBA Academy Africa — settings where resources, infrastructure, and staffing vary dramatically. That range has given him a rare view of what actually determines whether technology succeeds: not the sophistication of the device, but the system and the people around it. ㅤ At the centre of the conversation is the translation problem in sports tech: the gap between what data can tell us and what practitioners can act on. Jordan has built a set of structured models to close it — BISA for technology selection and evaluation, SFQT for turning data into actionable decisions, PLACE for cultural readiness and implementation stickiness, and ATRIS, the end-to-end system that connects those layers. ㅤ The discussion also explores why human connection remains the deciding factor in adoption, and how educating and empowering athletes — rather than simply monitoring them — turns data from something done to a squad into something they buy into. ㅤ Topics Discussed: The Translation Problem in Sports Tech Building Frameworks for Implementation: BISA, SFQT, PLACE & ATRIS The Need for Human Connection Empowering and Educating Athletes to Aid Adoption -  Where you can find Jordan: LinkedIn Instagram JSM Performance -  Sponsors Gameplan Is a Rehab Management System providing Medical & Performance Departments with a centralised platform to plan, track & manage the return-to-play process inside a data rich environment. Gameplan provides one platform to connect the people, process and data during rehab.  - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website

Most doctors are trained to have answers. The higher the stakes, the more certainty is rewarded. But when those same doctors step into leadership roles, that certainty becomes the very thing that gets in their way. Dr. Debra Clary has spent nearly two decades developing leaders inside healthcare organizations, and what her research keeps showing is that the leaders with the highest curiosity have the highest performing teams. In this episode, she talks about what curiosity actually looks like in clinical environments, why resistance to change is biological rather than personal, and what happens when doctors who have spent careers being the expert in the room are suddenly asked to lead people who need to be heard. Timestamped Highlights [04:00]: Dr. Clary shares the research behind The Curiosity Curve, and why the data connecting leader curiosity to team performance surprised even the researchers who set out to find it. [08:00]: She describes the single most powerful thing a leader can say to create a culture where people feel safe to speak up, and it is three words most high-achieving people rarely use. [12:00]: The balance between certainty and curiosity in clinical medicine, and why the same trait that makes a doctor exceptional in an emergency can become an obstacle the moment they step into a leadership role. [16:00]: Why resistance to change is not a character flaw but a biological response, and what leaders need to say before rolling out any new system or technology if they want it to actually work. [20:00]: What AI can and cannot do, and why the differentiator that keeps doctors irreplaceable is not clinical knowledge but something more fundamental. [25:00]: What happens when patients arrive armed with data from their own research, and how a doctor's relationship with curiosity determines everything about how that encounter goes. Three Key Takeaways 1. Certainty narrows curiosity, and that is where dangerous things happen. Dr. Clary's research found that leaders who created environments where questions were welcomed and the status quo could be challenged consistently outperformed those who did not. The same principle applies inside clinical environments. The doctor who is certain about how an encounter should go, how a system should work, or how a team should function stops asking questions, and the moment questions stop, so does learning. She is not arguing against clinical confidence. She is arguing that certainty and curiosity need to coexist, and that most leaders lean too heavily on one at the expense of the other. 2. Change resistance is biological, not personal, and leaders who understand that roll it out differently. When something new arrives, the brain's first job is to assess threat. It is not interested in efficiency or innovation. It is interested in whether this is safe. Dr. Clary coaches leaders to work with that biology rather than against it, which means being transparent about the reason for a change, showing people how they fit into the future, and inviting them to help solve the implementation rather than handing them a directive. The organizations that skip that step, she says, pay for it in resistance, delay, and disengagement. The ones that do not skip it tend to move faster than they expected. 3. Leadership and culture are synonymous. Dr. Clary's closing message is direct: so goes the top of the house, so goes the organization. A C-suite that does not model curiosity, collaboration, and psychological safety will not produce teams that offer those things either. For doctors moving into leadership roles, this reframe matters because it shifts the question from how do I get my team to perform differently to how do I need to show up differently first. The answer almost always involves asking more questions, saying I do not know more often, and being genuinely interested in what the person in front of you thinks. None of that is complicated. Most of it is just unfamiliar. Guest Bio Dr. Debra Clary is a leadership consultant, executive coach, and author based in the United States. With a doctorate in human behavior and organizational design and 18 years at Humana developing healthcare leaders, she works primarily with C-suite leaders and executive teams. She is the author of The Curiosity Curve, published in 2025. Find her at debraclary.com. Would you like to view a transcript of this episode? Click Here Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine. Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca Enjoying this podcast? 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Tonight's guest is Franky, calling from Nova Scotia, Canada. His encounters began in the late 1990s when an unfamiliar voice called him outside, where he saw a silent craft. His next memory was of being aboard the object. Franky believes this marked the beginning of nearly thirty years of unexplained encounters. He recalls being taken from his bed and during daylight hours, periods of missing time, unfamiliar beings and medical-style procedures.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/2026-2/If you enjoy this podcast, please support the show with a virtual coffee:https://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastFollow and Subscribe on X to get ad-free episodesX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcast/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

Stepping Stones to Personal Healing: A Traditional Physician Goes Beyond the Limitations of His Medical Background and Embraces the World of Holistic Health by Robert Koppen https://www.amazon.com/Stepping-Stones-Personal-Healing-Traditional-ebook/dp/B0G6LLFVWL Drrobertkoppen.com We know now that our habitual thoughts and feelings determine how the physical world, which includes our body, responds to us. With this book, Dr. Koppen hopes to provide us with some tools that can help us adjust our thought and feeling patterns in a way that will invoke a new response from our earthly environment. We can then replace our old programs of self-inflicted suffering and illness with a more expanded outlook on life, which will bring us new hope and happiness, as well as healing to our human family and our planet. We all know how much this is needed at this time. About the author Robert N. Koppen, MD, born in Amsterdam, began his career in ear, nose, and throat surgery before shifting his focus to mind-body medicine. After studying the body-mind-spirit connection in Holland, England, and the U.S., he has spent more than 26 years in Scottsdale, Arizona helping clients release emotional and mental patterns that contribute to physical illness. His work includes emotional release therapy, spiritual counseling, and international phone-based consultations. He is honored by Marquis Who's Who.

Four questions this week... An F-18 simulator is going into the coffee shop sometime in September. I don't know why either. Carrier landing competition to follow. The opener is about reaching the age where you become the caregiver for your parents. Medical directives, DNRs, wills, trusts, and why the hard conversation needs to happen before you need it. A 33-year-old sold everything, traveled the world for eight months, and came home with no next goal. I never had a plan either. Not knowing what comes next is fine. Being paralyzed by it is not. A guy got promoted over his best friend of 22 years and won't have the conversation that could save that man's career and a large payout. What you allow in your presence is your standard. Someone asked why I haven't covered the killing of Staff Sergeant Logan Melgar. Straight answer on what I make and what I don't. And a listener found out his wife spent a year with a coworker. He is trying to save the marriage. I could not do what he is doing. Today's Sponsors:  Willies Remedies: Order now at https://www.drinkwillies.com and use code "CLEAREDHOT" for 20% off your first order plus free shipping on orders over $95. AG1:  https://www.drinnkag1.com/clearedhot

Microplastics have been documented throughout the human body, including the reproductive system. But the field of microplastics research is very new, and it's not yet clear if, or how, these tiny particles affect our health. Producer Kathleen Davis has been reporting on the handful of scientists trying to uncover what microplastics mean for pregnancy and fetal development. She joins Host Flora Lichtman to debrief what she's learned. Read the full story here. This story was produced with the assistance of the Journalism & Women Symposium (JAWS) Health Journalism Fellowship, supported by The Commonwealth Fund. Guests: Kathleen Davis is an audio producer for Science Friday based in New York. Dr. Phoebe Stapleton is a toxicologist and microplastics researcher at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Transcript will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The mates sit down with Emad Mostaque and discuss OpenAI's pause on frontier AI training, Elon Musk's 100X intelligence prediction becoming reality, Anthropic's potential $2 trillion IPO, soaring AI memory demand, Unitree's record-breaking humanoid robot, and promising results from Moderna's personalized cancer vaccine. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends   Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of Open ExO, a GP at Exponential Venture Capital/The Organizational Singularity Fund and a sought after global speaker and thought leader. Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified Emad Mostaque is the founder of Intelligent Internet ( https://www.ii.inc )  Read Emad's latest papers exploring the future of society, law, personhood and governance: https://ii.inc/common-wealth Read Emad's Book: https://thelasteconomy.com  – My companies: Apply to Dave's and my new fund:https://qr.diamandis.com/linkventureslanding   Get the blueprint for generative media https://goo.gle/startupgenmedia  Go to Blitzy to book a free demo and start building today: https://qr.diamandis.com/blitzy   Your body is incredibly good at hiding disease. Schedule a call with Fountain Life to add healthy decades to your life, and to learn more about their Memberships: https://www.fountainlife.com/peter  Join the Moonshots Mates on Sep 25th for the inaugural Moonshots LIVE. The world's greatest entrepreneurs, builders and creators, working together to build a hopeful and optimistic vision of tomorrow. Seats are limited and application only. Apply at moonshots.com before seats are sold out. _ Connect with Peter: X Instagram Substack Website Xprize A360 Connect with Dave: Web X LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Connect with Salim: LinkedIn X Join Salim's 10X Shift Subscribe to Salim's YouTube channel Exponential Venture Capital Connect with Alex Website LinkedIn X Email Substack  Spotify Threads Connect with Emad  ⁠X⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Learn about Intelligent Internet: https://www.ii.inc Read Emad's Book: https://thelasteconomy.com  Listen to MOONSHOTS: Apple YouTube Follow MOONSHOTS:  Instagram TikTok X Threads – *Recorded on August 20th, 2026 *The views expressed by me and all guests are personal opinions and do not constitute Financial, Medical, or Legal advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down America's national debt hitting a staggering $40 trillion, tracing how decades of spending and tax cuts under both parties brought the country to this point. Bryan covers a new CATO Institute analysis showing Democratic Socialist policy demands would require up to $212 trillion in new spending, AOC's struggle to explain the difference between socialism and communism, and her party's celebration of Fidel Castro's 100th birthday. He also breaks down a Minnesota state lawmaker's blunt admission that democracy is just a placeholder until a "politburo of loyalists" can take over. Plus, Bryan covers the secret US Navy and CIA flotilla operation now moving nearly half of pre-war oil volumes through the Strait of Hormuz, Israel's airstrike on a Turkish-rebuilt Syrian airbase, a bombshell speech from Ukraine's former defense minister challenging President Zelenskyy to hold elections, and new research linking WWII-era British sugar rationing to longer, healthier adult lives. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, national debt, $40 trillion, debt to GDP, Democratic Socialists, AOC, Bernie Sanders, Fidel Castro, communism, Minnesota, Strait of Hormuz, oil blockade, CIA, Israel, Syria, Turkey, Erdogan, Ukraine, Zelenskyy, election, sugar rationing, cancer research

In 2006 Ukraine, beams split the sky. Time stopped. Something inhuman came to Earth — and took people from their homes.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/UkraineUFOsSOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Ukraine Alien Abduction” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p82rjjpVIDEO: UFO Spotted Near Explosion In Ukraine: https://weirddarkness.com/ufo-spotted-near-explosion-in-ukraine/(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: July, 2022Weird Darkness digs into Ukraine's decades-long record of UFO sightings and humanoid encounters, from a husband and wife carried aboard a disc-shaped craft outside their own front door, to horned figures stripping orchards near an ancient fortress honeycombed with tunnels, to a truck driver who described being walked across the surface of the moon by three men who had flagged him down for car trouble.It opens with the case reported in the June 20th, 2008 edition of the Ukrainian newspaper Facts, in which 34-year-old Vladimir Voronezhskiy and his 29-year-old wife Olga described being taken aboard a disc-shaped craft outside their home in the early hours of the morning. The evening began when their daughters Vanessa and Angelica came back from a nearby shop describing a "flying star", then drew matching sketches of a round object flashing white, yellow and red. Olga and Vladimir went outside and watched an object hovering over a distant river, and Olga's mobile phone captured only a blurred yellow smear. Around 2 am the bedroom filled with white light, the roof appeared to turn transparent, and the couple ran outside to find a disc hanging roughly 350 feet from the house. Olga rose into the air in a spiraling motion while Vladimir grabbed for her leg and missed, and the two of them found themselves inside a bare room with glass-like walls, surrounded by three-foot entities with gray skin, oversized heads and three fingers on each hand, moving without visible legs in the manner of a caterpillar. Olga was placed in a medical chair and watched the entities open an incision across her abdomen with instruments she had never seen before, feeling no pain, then close it so completely that no scar remained; Vladimir, held back by what felt like an invisible wall, was paralyzed by four metal rods laid on his chest after he struggled, and a voice entered his head promising he would be home soon. A taller figure, roughly five feet tall with its face fully covered, told him only that the procedures "had to be done". The couple were then seated in front of transparent walls where the sun looked like a diffused spot of light and the Earth appeared no bigger than a tennis ball, taken down to a world where the inhabitants lived in open pits below the surface, and told that humans and cattle alike had been brought to Earth from another planet. Vladimir refused repeated attempts to make him copulate with a female entity, even after it took the form of a beautiful human woman, and the conversation turned instead to human emotion and why our species has not yet destroyed itself. UFO researcher Yuriy Stepanov later placed Vladimir under hypnotic regression, which produced detailed sketches of the craft and its occupants along with the claim that a plasma field surrounding the ship rendered it invisible to the eye and undetectable on radar. Medical examination of the family turned up no implants, though Vladimir's gray hair regained its color, Olga's lifelong stomach pain never came back, and she claimed she could sober up a drunk person by resting a hand on his forehead for two minutes. Their neighbors mocked them for all of it.From there the episode backs up to the June 9th, 2006 edition of the same newspaper, which reported that residents across Mariupol spent an evening watching six disc-shaped objects over the city and jammed the phone lines of local papers with calls, while the Ukrainian Air Force and air traffic control at Mariupol Airport both said their radar showed nothing unusual; the next morning a watchman named Nikolay Trinitsyn counted around twenty fast-flying lighted spheres over an industrial district in full daylight, visible to his coworkers for about ten minutes before they were gone. Older encounters follow. In the summer of 1952, according to an account in Interesting Newspaper, a boy named Ivan Sergeevich was left alone at a campfire with an elderly woman after a sudden violent wind scattered the group's horses, and three helmeted figures about six feet tall walked out of a bright domed object rising from the woods, halted twice by handfuls of powder the woman threw into the fire to make it crackle. Around the same season in Belgorod-Dnestrovskiy, Komsomolskaya Pravda documented an insomniac watching five horned figures in his neighbor's yard, followed the next day by an apple tree stripped bare, part of a run of horned-creature sightings and vanishing food near a fortress that local legend says sits atop a network of secret tunnels used by creatures living underground and, in other tellings, by survivors of a UFO crash. Anton Anfalov of the Yaroslavl UFO Group recorded a three-day encounter in Zhdanivka in August of 1953, where Lina Ivanovna Kravets watched a silver globe descend behind the houses and a neighbor found three figures in dark overalls, gloves and helmets cutting fruit-laden branches from apple, plum and cherry trees while carrying wheat, rye and transparent tubes holding a frog, a lizard and a fish; in broken Russian they told her they had flown from up there, that they were searching for a lost scout ship they feared humans had destroyed, that Earth's wars affected natural disasters on their own world, and they offered her a piece of their bread before leaving. The segment ends with the 1971 Odesa catacombs account published in The Secret Doctrine, in which a young woman named Masha followed the sound of a child crying down a side passage, was struck from behind and disappeared for three days, later gave birth to a son with a large head, small mouth and outsized eyes who read academic material as a child, and who vanished in those same catacombs in the late 1990s and was never found.The final stretch runs through four more abduction reports and into the present day. Outside Chernivtsi in the early hours of January 8th, 1976, a glass-factory truck driver identified only as Nikolay N was woken by knocking on his cab window by three men who said their car had broken down, and was led instead to an upright cylinder with a glowing dome, blacked out on board, woke on a table wired with cables and devices, and was told he was at his hosts' base on the moon before being suited up and taken by elevator to the surface, where he could see the Earth's cloud cover; years later a man stopped him on the street and asked how his trip to the moon had been. On the night of April 17th into the 18th of 1982 in Simferopol, Crimea, researchers Vladimir A Borominskiy and Vladimir A Belozyerov of the Simferopol UFO Research Group documented electrician Yuriy Vasilievich Zbroy watching a shape push through his bedroom wall, touching it, feeling himself become magnetized, and then facing three creatures that emerged from a saucer the size of a toy and grew as they approached before telling him telepathically that they intended to take sperm for a hybridization program. In June of 1989 near Kharkiv, the Kirov UFO Group reported Ivan Rybchenko stopping his car for a descending luminous spot, stepping through two doors that opened in its side, being placed in a box lined with soft material, and waking to a tearing pain in his left hand before viewing an alien world dotted with communication towers and a base he was told ran automatically, without crew. In February of 1990, in an account from Gennadiy Ya Leszshenko's book At The Edge of the Unknown or What is Behind the Curtain, relayed by veteran researcher Albert Rosales, 68-year-old Ivan Nikanorovich went outside to quiet his barking dogs in the Donetsk region and was confronted by three figures around ten feet tall whose outer suits peeled away by themselves once aboard, and who flew him past planets before returning him home so ill he could not eat for three days. Sightings have not stopped: a white triangular craft with no wings, windows or markings was filmed over the country in August of 2019 and attributed by some to the rumored American TR-3B, two metallic objects roughly the size of a small van were filmed over Odesa in February of 2022, and on March 1st of that year a disc-shaped object was recorded from an apartment window in an area under shelling, hanging in the distance while the explosions went off below it.