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In this episode of DARE: The Time of Your Life, we are looking at Breaking New Ground. At an age when many people are beginning to look for the off switch, some over 50s are inspiring us by dreaming bigger than ever. Like our guest Jamie Durie. The landscape designer and TV host isn’t just 'not winding down', he’s completely upskilling and re-tooling. Join his conversation with host Jean Kittson alongside clinical psychologist and men’s mental health expert Dr Zac Seidler. About the episode – brought to you by Australian Seniors, in partnership with RSPCA. Join Jean Kittson for the seventh season of DARE: The time of your life (formerly Life’s Booming), called Better With Age. Too often ageing is painted as decline. In reality, Australians are living longer, healthier lives and reshaping what “older” looks like. This series flips the script and shows how ageing is not a dirty word but rather a time to be embraced, featuring interviews with extraordinary over 50s refusing to slip quietly into the background. Award-winning landscape designer and sustainability advocate Jamie Durie was once a performer with all-male revue group Manpower, before he realised his passion for horticulture and garden design. Now Jamie is navigating the beautiful chaos of a young family in his 50s, while revolutionising the way we build our homes in TV’s Jamie Durie’s Future House. Dr Zac Seidler is a clinical psychologist, researcher and leading men’s mental health expert. He currently holds dual roles as Global Director of Research at Movember and Associate Professor with Orygen at the University of Melbourne. Watch DARE: The Time of Your Life on YouTube Listen to DARE: The Time of Your Life on Apple Podcasts Listen to DARE: The Time of Your Life on Spotify For more information visit seniors.com.au/podcast Produced by Medium Rare Content Agency -- TRANSCRIPT: Jean Kittson: Welcome back to the podcast, DARE: the Time of Your Life, formerly Life's Booming, brought to you by Australian seniors in partnership with RSPCA. For more episodes, visit seniors.com au/podcast. Hi, I'm Jean Kittson, and this season is called Better With Age, where we are flipping the script and showing you how ageing is not a dirty word, rather it's a time to be embraced. In this episode, we are looking at Breaking New Ground. At an age when many people are beginning to look for the off switch, some over 50s are inspiring us by dreaming bigger than ever. Take our guest, Jamie Durie, the landscape designer and TV host isn't just not winding down, he's completely upskilling and retooling. From navigating the beautiful chaos of a young family in his fifties to revolutionising the way we build our homes with high tech prefab design, Jamie is living proof getting older doesn't automatically mean it's time to start downsizing. Also with us is Dr. Zac Seidler, a clinical psychologist and leading men's mental health expert. Zac is also global Director of Men's Health Research at Movember. Jamie and Zac, I'm so happy to welcome you both to the studio. Welcome. Jamie Durie: Thank you. Yeah, great to be here. Good to meet you, Zac. Zac Seidler: You too, Jamie. Can’t wait to chat. Jean Kittson: I know. Well, it's so exciting to hear what you're doing, Jamie, and you know when people are usually in their fifties, I suppose they start thinking about maybe slowing down or… never crossed your mind? Jamie Durie: Well, I think we, as men, and I'm hoping I'm not alone here, Zac. We only really start working it out in our 40s, and by the time you then reach 50, you go, Hmm, okay, now I know exactly where I wanna land and exactly what I wanna focus on. And I've got the experience behind me where I've made a few mistakes, learnt along the way, and I can apply with accuracy and shoot with a rifle – not a shotgun at your goals, if you like. Because the idea of, kind of, focusing in on the things that I think you’re most passionate about and that are most relevant in your place is, I think, distilling everything you've learned throughout your career. Jean Kittson: Yeah. It's something you come to with experience. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Jean Kittson: And as you say, making maybe some mistakes, but then refining, fine tuning where your passion is, is this, like what you are doing now with this prefab. Is it the Prefab housing where you are also doing something called the Infinity Garden? Jamie Durie: Yeah. Jean Kittson: What's… tell us about this project? Jamie Durie: Well this, you know, Future House is the name of the show, and we're now at Channel Nine, which is brilliant, and we've had an amazing season. Basically it's an exploration of modern methods of construction and if we are sitting in the building crisis right now, the housing crisis, and we've got, you know, 1.2 million homes to build over the next five years – how on earth are we gonna achieve that target when we're 87,000 trades short of achieving that target with our conservative ways of building houses? Our houses need to be more energy efficient. They need to be more cost effective. They need to be more structurally sound. They need to be more resilient with increased weather attacks, you know, over the last five, 10 years, we've all seen the floods, the fires, the storms all increasing. And then how do we make it more affordable for everyday Australians so that we can all, you know, get off this renting bus and actually start to own a piece of Australia and be proud of it, but make it more affordable. So that’s what it’s really about. Prefab has come a long way. We're no longer talking about those archaic old ‘kit homes’, they're now beautifully designed, sophisticated homes, some of them, which you can buy at a hardware store at Bunnings these days. Jean Kittson: Wow. Jamie Durie: I don't know whether you've seen that or not, but it's amazing what's happening in this space and we're playing catch up and we wanted to develop a format to talk about those where we could, you know, pass on some of these learnings and create intelligent DIY design where Australians could learn from what we are learning from and help progress the solutions around solving the building crisis. Jean Kittson: Well, I can hear that you are using all your background in, you know, gardens and landscaping and building, but also a maturity that, you know, and in experience and knowledge that comes with age as you personally. And then you taking this knowledge and experience and then putting it into the community for a really important community benefit. How does that… does that make you feel good about your work? Is that what you mean by focusing more, in your 50s? Jamie Durie: Oh, for sure. This is the show I've always wanted to make. Having worked on 56 primetime shows throughout my career, which is a lot, when you only started at kind of 28. It feels like everything's come full circle because, you know, we're not just inspiring people to take up new ideas, but we're instilling them with education and awareness around how to create more sustainable homes, how to tread more lightly on the planet, how to reduce our energy costs, how to tackle the cost of living crisis and how to get more Australian families into more homes faster. Jean Kittson: That's amazing. I mean, from a person… personally, that's a lot of work, Jamie. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Jean Kittson:You don't feel like you should be slowing down, spending more time, you know… Jamie Durie: …weirdly Jean Kittson: …pottering around. Jamie Durie: No, weirdly, the more I dive into this, the more passionate I become and passion creates energy. You know, it just comes from somewhere. You would know this, Zac. You know, I mean, what you guys have created is astonishing and the people's lives that you've touched through the funds raised throughout Movember is absolutely mind blowing. Zac Seidler: Thanks Jamie, I appreciate that. It's been a community effort in a very similar vein, and I think Australians can really get around that type of… Jamie Durie: …Yeah… Zac Seidler: …of grassroots community building when you provide them with the right resources to do so. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: But I love the idea that, you know, I don't, I think that slowing down, that idea of becoming 50 or 60 and starting to slow down, especially because life expectancy is increasing – thank God. Jamie Durie: …Yeah… Zac Seidler: …We're moving, you know, into longer lives, hopefully healthier lives as well. The data is pretty clear that when men start to slow down, bad things happen, to be honest. Retirement is not a good vibe for lots of guys because they have not built the scaffolding around them. They often haven't spent a lot of time with their friends or family over the years because they've been in this provider protector mode for so long, that when it slows down, they go, okay, I'm gonna play golf, I guess, or something and I've never played it before. And how does this work? And who are the guys I'm gonna call? And so, I really like the idea of seeing eras of your life and the fact that as you are maturing and ageing, you are becoming more dynamic in ways and kind of getting rid of the stuff that was a waste of energy, the stress, the anxiety, the trying to do a thousand things at once that I'm probably still doing and hopefully we'll get rid of at some point. But that ability to work out where you want to spend your time and energy for, you know, the next era and then there'll be another one after. That's so important. And I think, you know, Movember has been around for over 20 years and we're now moving into the next stage. We were just this young kid on the block, you know, kind of breaking stuff and trying to work out what's the best way to show up in the charity space and really change men's lives, and it started with a practical joke. It starts with, with something that everyone… Jean Kittson: …A pun, yeah. Zac Seidler: A pun. Exactly. And it moves from that conversation starter really into thousands of programs and a billion dollars plus that we've fundraised over the years. And so many people say that men don't wanna get around this stuff. You know, it's like, oh… Typically it is women leading charity dinners and doing fundraising events and we kind of broke that mould and suggested that if you provide the right framework, something that is about banter and community and mateship and the things that matters to guys and their health. You know, health by stealth is always what we say… Jean Kittson: Yeah, health by stealth… Zac Seidler: Go around, don't hit them on the head with the thing. Jean Kittson: No, Jamie Durie: …that's right. Jean Kittson: Start in a light way with a light, you know, an idea that's fun. And then dig a bit deeper. Jamie Durie: And it's the path of least resistance, isn't it? Because I grew up watching Magnum PI. And there's a Tom Selleck in all of us, where we desperately wanted to grow that mustache, but just didn't feel like there was enough reason to, and this gives us the excuse. Jen Kittson: Yeah. Jamie Durie: To go, oh, I'm doing something good. And I'm also exploring this mustache, which could look terrible on me, but it also could look fantastic. And my Mrs might love it! Zac Seidler: I love the wives and the girlfriends who are just like, ‘make this stop!’ every year. But that is the joy of this thing. And some people find that they can grow a beautiful mustache. We had a whole campaign called Shit Mo’s Save Lives. You've got this wispy thing. It doesn't matter. Jean Kittson: It doesn't matter! Jamie Durie: Growing a mustache doesn't happen overnight. No. And so there's this constant reminder of the cause. And bringing people back, bringing people's minds back every time you look in the mirror, oh, that's why I'm doing this because I'm raising money for this cause. Zac Seidler: And we also want to get around the idea that, you know, November is one month of the year. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: We're lucky to have the pun to stand behind. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: But this is an all-year situation. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: You know, there are guys, whether it's prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and, and suicide prevention, lots of the things that we work in, they don't come and go, you know? They are a part of men's health. They're a part of our families. Our wives deal with them, our children manage this stuff. And so we wanna make this an all year round conversation, and it just gets supercharged in November. Jean Kittson: So what would you say to men who perhaps think they can just stop everything or they've had to stop everything because of health or their age or their jobs finished because of their age and they think they can go out to play golf. But then as you say, they may not have the friends around because they haven't stayed in touch with them, or that. So how do men find a new purpose? Because I think what you are doing, Jamie, is really a progression, a development of everything you've been doing in your past. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Jean Kittson: But some men have just spent their whole lives doing one thing. And then suddenly that stops. So how do they find a new sort of purpose, or how can they build on the skills, the knowledge they have? Zac Seidler: Yeah. Jean Kittson: What, what do you say to them? Zac Seidler: I'm very keen for Jamie's thoughts, but the way that I see it, because I see a lot of men in their 50s, 60s… It's funny because lots of guys now are having their midlife crisis in their 30s, which is kind of good because they still have the time to pivot accordingly. But what happens is that, when we get into the 60s, 70s, even, even 80s –– my grandpa's 96 and still kicking; he’s around. He goes into his office every day. I have no idea what he does, but he goes to work, right? So there's a part of that purpose that comes from that, but it's about an expansion really, which is that if you are myopic and you have this singular vision of who you are, and this is all that you can do, when that thing ends, whether you are fired, made redundant, you know, you retire, whatever might take place, you know we're in shifting times at the moment, and without that foresight and without the vulnerability to go, who am I? Taking pause going, who am I? What matters to me? What are my values and how can I go about, you know, picking and choosing lots of different things to spend my time doing, whether that's family, friends, hobbies… You know, it shouldn't just come when you click pause and you go, who am I now? What am I supposed to do? Because that is going to breed catastrophe. It's terrifying for all of us. You need to work your way up to it and realise, there is, each day, a chance to kind of do a little bit more in different fields of your life, water the ground in different areas, and realise that if you are, you know, you can be a one track, you can be a one corporation man your entire life. There's nothing wrong with that. But if it comes at the cost of you never prioritising your kids or your friends or your hobbies, that's just not really what we're here for. We're here to do many different things and to expand and grow. And I always find it very interesting. There's this trope that men don't talk, they don't want to go to therapy, they don't want to discuss what's happening in their lives. And I always, whenever a guy comes in and he is a bit, you know, doesn't have all the words, he grunts a bit. He's silent most of the time. I'm like, why are we here if not to understand ourselves? Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: And I think that lots of guys, when they get into those later years, they start to do that work, but it'd be lovely if they could do it a bit earlier. Jamie Durie: I didn't start my career in, you know, finding our future version of our house, you know, like what is the modern method of construction? I'd started in a very different space, where I was in Las Vegas dancing with an all male group called Manpower. You know? Jean Kittson: Dancing very well! Zac Seidler: Well, various people said, you need to talk to Jamie about this. You brought it up, not me! Jamie Durie: No, no. And, but listen, they were the greatest years of my life and, you know, I started when I was 16. I was lucky enough to meet, along my travels, and we toured 14 different countries and played to, you know, sometimes 8,000 women a night at various Zac Seidler: …and that one guy that was forced to be there! Jamie Durie: …entertainment centers… Yeah, in Sun City, in South Africa and Hong Kong and all over the place. And, I got to see a lot of the world, many, many times. Circumnavigated the globe many times before I was even 21. And I think, travel's been, you know, my greatest teacher. They say it's the university of life. And so by the time I got to sort of 23, I was like, okay, what do I really wanna do with my life? And weirdly, I met a garden designer, by the name of Paul Bengay and we got talking. Jean Kittson: Yeah. Jamie Durie: And he took me to his garden design studio and he said, ‘this is what I do,’ and I said, you design gardens for a living. This is amazing. So not only could I help heal the planet by planting more trees. But I can also do it in a creative way that would stimulate the creative side of myself. Right? So before I left Manpower, I enrolled into a horticultural course for four years, and there was that overlap effect where I was still doing shows. Still producing calendars. Jean Kittson: Yeah. Jamie Durie: …and my teachers had copies of my calendar. My horticultural teachers had copies of my calendar in their, in their staff room. And they were laughing at the fact that I was, you know, turning up to school every week, learning the names of plants – three and a half thousand of them – and, and throughout that period, you know, I didn't really graduate until I'd sort of reached, I think 30, but those last few years of my life where I was still doing shows at the Crown Casino in Melbourne and, and Las Vegas in the summer in in America… but I was going to school and studying. That's the pivot. That is… there's that overlap effect. Jean Kittson: Yeah. Overlap, yeah. Jamie Durie: Find what you are passionate about. Start seeding that idea, pushing your way into what is it that I next wanna do and move. And I think my love for the environment started way back then. And then morphed into what I'm doing today. And there's been that overlap into, okay, how are we gonna repair the planet as well? So, you know, I've overlapped the next section of my career out of horticulture and then into environmental work, you know, so I'm… Zac Seidler: It’s so, so values driven. And that's the thing, you know, you see young guys now who all want to be entrepreneurs and I end up seeing them because they're struggling to kind of reach this status that they believe they should reach in order to be successful. But it's get rich quick. And what you're describing is time, it's time, it's effort. Jamie Durie: Yeah Zac Seidler: It requires an understanding of what matters to you. And trial and error and failure and all of that stuff. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: Which eventually. That all is the making of a man, you know? Yeah, yeah. Over time and you, you did two things at once, because you've gotta make a living. You've gotta try to work out what matters to you, where you're gonna go next, and you just keep following those open doors rather than going, this has to happen now. Jamie Durie: Oh yeah. Yeah. I remember. I remember doing a Samsung campaign. I was naked. And I was, I was, I finished that campaign and then I'd, I'd literally the next, that afternoon was at Ryde horticultural college studying plants. But, you know, something had to pay the rent, right? Jean Kittson: Yeah that's right… Jamie Durie: …you kind of... Jean Kittson: … it looks like a world, world apart, but you were able to do that. Jamie Durie: …Yeah. Jean Kittson: …follow both. Do this thing you had to do… Jamie Durie: But Zac, you've pointed out something there, which I think is quite important. And I think it sits in all of us as genuine human beings and it's cause-related drive. And the advertising industry call is called this CRM: cause related marketing. But cause-related drive sits in all of us. And when we suddenly tap into something that we feel like… is supporting community, supporting the planet, supporting your fellow human being. There's a different drive inside you that kicks in. You've got it. That's what's driven you with, with your group, over the years. I've got it there. There's, so if you can tap into what is your cause-related drive, you don't really have to find the energy. Zac Seidler: Mm-hmm. Jamie Durie: It finds you… Zac Seidler: That, that is exactly how I feel. Like, lots of people roll their eyes when they ask me, are you, you know, what's your job like, what's a dream job? And I'm like, I'm in it. I'm living it. Jamie Durie: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Zac Seidler: And no one wants to hear this positivity for some reason. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: I'm like, everyone wants to complain all the time. And I'm like. No, I've, I'm having a good time. It's con–– it's nimble, it's constantly dynamic. It changes every day. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: The lives of men, the, the man that shows up in, in front of me, he changes every moment. Let alone all of the other guys around him in the same way that nature constantly adapts over time. Jamie Durie: Yeah. You know, Zac, you're underselling yourself a little bit because Movember started here in Australia. Zac Seidler: Mm-hmm. In 2003. Jamie Durie: Yeah. But now how many countries does it here? Zac Seidler: Over 20. Jamie Durie: And you've raised how much? Zac Seidler: Over a billion Australian. Jamie Durie: That is a huge impact, and those funds get distributed. How… and are you part of the decision making process around that? Zac Seidler: Yeah. Jamie Durie: Tell me, tell me about that. Zac Seidler: So, I, so I lead our research team. So we've got, you know, 20 PhDs across the globe who are asking questions around what's going on for men, what's happening when they engage with health systems; you know, what's happening for new dads? You know, how, how is the GP gonna ask questions about it? To a dad who might be experiencing postnatal depression… Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: …but isn't aware of it. We're looking at the manosphere in social media to make, you know, men's lives a bit easier so they don't get tricked into some of this stuff, which is… Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: …which is harming them. So I get to do the research. Then we've got an entire program’s team where we're going to the community, grassroots, and creating programs in local footy clubs for coaches, parents, and young guys… Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: …to understand the signs, spot the signs, be able to talk with one another when they're struggling. Upskill community, fundamentally, around what to look for. Because I'm sure back in your days, that idea of, like, guys getting around one another at the pub and talking about what is bothering them… Jean Kittson: Yeah, no… Zac Seidler: …what they're feeling, what matters to them, how they wanna show up in their families with their mates. It's a new conversation and we're trying to provide the language for lots of these guys to be able to have those chats. So, we build all of these different programs with community partners. You know, we are not doing this alone. We stand on the shoulders of giants, definitely. But it's just this, this humility, this Australian way kind of where we just find our way into, into grassroots organisations, in York, in the UK, we're in California, in the States, we're in Toronto. We just work out what's working there and we try and ramp it up with them, with the funds that we've raised. Jamie Durie: Yeah. So good. Jean Kittson: Mm-hmm. It is so good. Imagine that it's very regenerative too, because it sounds like there… that at any age you can sort of discover yourself. Zac Seidler: Yeah. Jean Kittson: And find your passion and find the cause that drives you. And this would, so when, when men would reach a certain age, some of them haven't had any relationships – you know, the sort of intimate relationship with their families that a mother might have and their kids. Zac Seidler: Yeah. Jean Kittson: So then they're suddenly in a grandparent role. Then they've, then they've, they've gotta relearn how to connect emotionally, I suppose. Zac Seidler: But you see that, you see, it's beautiful. And I think the, the grandparents, the grandfather's situation in this generation is really unique. Where you see a lot of kids get a bit angry because they're like, I never got this attention. But the way in which grandfathers are going, oh, I was a career man and I spent all day, every day, I missed out on bath time. I didn't get to go and, and watch, you know, him play soccer. I didn't get to do any of these things. And now they're trying to re-parent themselves in a way. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: And take back those opportunities that was, you know, taken from them because they weren't purposeful, they weren't able to go, what is actually possible here, and that's also what Movember is trying to do, is open those doors and say, being a man does not mean living within these constraints that you have been sold. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: Because they are harming you. Jean Kittson: Yeah. Zac Seidler: They're fundamentally harming you. There's a reason that men die four years younger than women in Australia. That's a big gap, and it largely comes down to preventable reasons. Jamie Durie: …Yeah.. Jean Kittson: …yeah… Zac Seidler: …yeah. Jamie Durie: I'm father to three children. My first child, I had in my early 20s, and I'm a much better father now in my 50s than I was when I was 20, right. And I find very, very early on in my career, I was looking into a great speaker by the name of Anthony Robbins. We've all, we all know who Anthony, but he, there was one little nugget of wisdom that he shared with some of some of his followers, and that was the ‘wheel of life’. And within that wheel of life, you would have community, spirituality, friendship, family, career all that stuff helps the wheel go around. And if one of those pieces of pie was not, kind of, out to its extremity, the wheel doesn't roll. And so I've mentally kind of always tried to keep that check in my life. But more so these days because, it's funny, the more time you put into your kids, the more worthwhile your life feels. It's incredible what they teach you. Zac Seidler: Yeah. Jamie Durie: And I just feel like now I'm, I'm going to battle for my family every day rather than just myself. So it's a much less selfish way of life. But also we've got an enormous responsibility to raise these kids in the very best way that we possibly can and to keep bettering ourselves as parents and humans on a day-to-day basis so that that stuff spills over to them and they become great custodians of the planet and great, great movers and shakers and whatever, whatever it is they want to do. Jean Kittson: Whatever, yes. Jamie Durie: You know, and you've gotta instill that stuff to them, I think. Zac Seidler: So many people ask me to define, like, healthy manhood or masculinity. Because we're talking, we, we so often talk about toxicity and what is broken and what is wrong, and men doing bad things, which takes place. But we don't really have an aspiration. We don't have a message around what is possible. And I think that idea of being in constant sync around this notion of growth that comes in multiple ways within your life, there are all of these quadrants, there are all of these parts of yourself that it doesn't, it's not a day-to-day thing, necessarily. You know, sometimes you're gonna be working really hard and you're not gonna be able to, to be there at dinner, but what do you do to recalibrate the next day? Jean Kittson: Yeah. Zac Seidler: How do you find ways to make sure that that thing is in sync? Jamie Durie: Yeah, Zac Seidler: …because that's what drives distress in guys, and that's what they're not necessarily aware of that when some of those quadrants are falling away. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: … They are feeling less like themselves. Jamie Durie: Yes. Zac Seidler: And it drives them potentially to do some things that are, that are not in their best interest. Like if you're feeling like you're not being the best dad, lots of men start drinking more. Lots of men start pulling themselves away more because their kids start to, you know, rebel. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: When instead what is actually required is a leaning in, and that is that vulnerability that is required rather than this guilt pulling back and saying. This is not for me. Jean Kittson: …Defensiveness… Zac Seidler: Exactly. And you see that in, in a lot of guys. You see it a lot, a lot of women as well, which is this: You're feeling challenged. You're feeling like you're not living the life that you thought you were supposed to, and so you keep repelling further in the opposite direction rather than saying, maybe I'm a bit off kilter here and I should, I should recalibrate and work out what, what matters and have the conversations. And I want guys… lots of guys do this with their wives. It ends up being so much emotional burden on the women because the guys don't have deep male friendships where they can go and have these chats with other guys without feeling like a failure. Have you got guys in your life where you feel like you can, really… Jamie Durie: Oh, totally… Zac Seidler: …get into it? Jamie Durie: Yeah. Yeah, yeah. My best mate and I, ironically, we danced together back in the Vegas days. So we've been mates since, you know, I was 20 and we talk probably three times a week. He's a dental technician. Zac Seidler: How far you've both come! Jamie Durie: Yeah. Yeah. He's there making the most extraordinary little pieces of technical equipment that, you know, dentures and things for people that gives them self-esteem and pride and function and health and stuff, which is quite amazing. He's such a talented dexterous man, but he's constantly sitting in his laboratory, in his studio, you know, tinkering away. So he'll just call me in the middle of him making that stuff and I can hear that he's in the studio and I might be in a very different studio with TV, cameras rolling or whatever. But we always find ways to communicate and lean on each other when we need it most. And, and we have over the years, it's been great. Yeah. Jean Kittson: So you can be very vulnerable with him. Jamie Durie: Oh God, yeah. Yeah, yeah. Oh, he's got skeletons in that, we will take to the vault! Zac Seidler: Right. And that's what it's built, it's built on time. And energy and… Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: …realising that you need to invest in this stuff. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: And you see that, you know, you, you get 15-, 16-year-olds whose, whose friends are everything to them. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: And then they go into university. Slowly but surely they get into the workforce, they move into parenthood and it just starts to drop away. And you often see the wife is the one who is leading the social calendar. Jean Kittson: Yes, always. Zac Seidler: They're the ones who are looking after everything. They're making all of the calls. And you know, they start to believe, these men, that they actually are not capable of this stuff when, you know, they're a CEO… they're doing really complex things during the day and suddenly they can't call their friends to like arrange a beer on a Saturday night? What is that? And so I think it is, it's a muscle that needs working out… Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: …over time. And it needs to be prioritised. Because consistently, you look at the Harvard Longitudinal Study, which is an incredible study, started in the 30s, still going. Jamie Durie: Mm-hmm. Zac Seidler: The guys who are still alive, they're in their 90s. They had quality friendships. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: It didn't matter if they smoked, how they exercised, what their jobs were, all that stuff… Jean Kittson: Really? Zac Seidler: …it washes away. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: We are human beings who require socialising. We require to be with one another, and that's why the loneliness crisis that happens for lots of older guys, older women as well, feeling so isolated, feeling like you don't have any purpose anymore. You know, Men's Sheds, it's a group that we work really closely with. Jean Kittson: Yeah, they're great. Zac Seidler: Incredible. Jean Kittson: Yeah. Zac Seidler: Yeah. And they have, they have women coming in now. You're tinkering, you're doing something. You've got mates there. Jamie Durie: Yeah. It's great. Zac Seidler: It gives you something. We need more of that. I feel like those third spaces, those, those sheds, those community halls, they're just like evaporating. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: It's a real problem. Jean Kittson: Yeah. Well, we used to see a lot more community gardens. I don't see them so much anymore. We often talk about work-life balance, but when you were talking about the wheel or… Zac Seidler: mm-hmm. Jean Kittson: …and with all these different segments, I mean, because that's what life is. It's more complicated. It's not just life over there and work there and you try and balance it out. You've gotta feed all these different elements of your life. Jamie Durie: Yes. Zac Seidler: Because work life balance makes it seem like life is 50% and work is 50%. Jean Kittson: Yeah, it does. Zac Seidler: When in fact it's actually work should be 20, and 20 and 20. You've got all of these little things. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Yes. It is about creating balance within your life and if you, you know, anyone can do a quick equation of the various facets in your life and go, Ooh, I need to put a little bit more family time in here. Or, when was the last time I called my mum or my dad? Or, you know, when was the last time I took my kids to the park and, and played with them and, and gave them a good time? And, and so you, you gotta constantly keep a check of yourself, but also you gotta look after your own mental health so that you can be a better father for them, right? I surf every Sunday with a group of guys that age between oh, 50, 52 through to 74. Zac Seidler: Wow. Jamie Durie: In fact. Probably one of the best surfers in our group. He's had a double hip replacement. Jean Kittson: Oh I love that… Jamie Durie: …And he's a better… he's a better surfer than I am, he's awesome. Jean Kittson: …That's so great. Jamie Durie: …Oh yeah, if you can hear me now, Tones, this is a big plug for you, bro. Jean Kittson:Yeah. Jamie Durie: But I went and bought a new longboard yesterday and I was–– I couldn't wait to get out there at 7.30am with the boys just to kind of share this new longboard with them. And we had a great old time. We caught plenty of waves and then we go to breakfast together and that's what my partner Ameka calls ‘church’ for us, right. So she's like, go and have some boy time. See you at lunch. Zac Seidler: Because it's ritualised. Jamie Durie: It is, yeah. And I've been doing it, you know, 12, 15 years now and I really crave it. Zac Seidler: Yeah, because you don't have to pick up the phone and go, are we doing it this week? It's on, it's on. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Right. Oh yeah. And, and, and there's probably 30 of us altogether. Usually only 10 or 12 or even sometimes six turn up, you know? Jean Kittson:That's wonderful. Jamie Durie: But every so often they all, you know, one or two of them pop in and some of them are doctors, some of them come from the oil industry, some come from the textiles. Others are property valuers and all sorts of people. It's amazing. How many extraordinary high achieving blokes still require this – we all need church, I think. Jean Kittson: That ritual, that going, being able to gather when you want to without making an appointment… Jamie Durie: That's right. Jean Kittson: …And being together. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Jean Kittson: I think one thing about your work, Jamie, I would say is that when we were talking before about men retiring and then going home, and then the wife taking over. Your work has always been around creating spaces around people's homes. Your own homes. Your garden and everything. So that's your domain. But for many men, they would leave work and the home is not their domain. Jamie Durie: Mm. Jean Kittson: It's like they're an alien in that environment because that's been the woman's domain and she's taking care of it. But you are, you are lucky because that's so familiar to you. And you have so much input in it. Jamie Durie: Mm. Jean Kittson: In fact, you're probably, it's probably your domain more than anything. Jamie Durie: I have a little too much input! And, so much so that, you know, we have to remind each other because Ameka loves interior design and so I've had to kinda let go a little bit and let her, you know, play with the interiors and all that, and she's done a great job. And, you know we have found a good niche in each other's careers because of that. I think you gotta, you know, make everyone feel like they're part of the end equation, you know? Jean Kittson: Yeah, Jamie Durie: yeah. Jean Kittson: Well, well, growing up, my dad was a DIY so he had a big –– he, you know, he basically built our house. You know. Nothing ever worked, but, you know, we had seven doors opening onto the loungeroom, I think. But he was as much part of the domestic life… Jamie Durie: yeah. Jean Kittson: …as, as my mother was. Zac Seidler: I just don't, I don't buy it that these rules and regulations that have been passed down by someone that we're not really aware of around what women should do and what men should do. You know, Venus and Mars, it just doesn't benefit anybody. Jean Kittson: No… Zac Seidler: …and this is the thing. There are some people who are just gonna be better at certain things. And, you know, my wife is much better with a drill than I am. Jean Kittson: That's right! Zac Seidler: Give up. Yep. Like I've, I've worked it out… Jamie Durie: Good on ya’ mate! I'm not gonna, I'm not gonna attempt it in the way that she does. I'm lefthanded. I'm probably gonna cut off a finger. I'm gonna let her have her day. Jamie Durie: Yeah. With a drill. He's gonna cut off a finger! Yeah. I like that. Jean Kittson: Okay. Hello. Jamie Durie: He really doesn't use tools. Jean Kittson: Well picked up. Zac Seidler: You got it. You got it. Live and learn! Jamie Durie: I gotta ask, Zac, you know, we, mental health of course is a huge part of our, elongating our lives, right. And I have to ask, what role does stress have in that? And also what role does the foods that we eat play into the health of our minds and our bodies? Zac Seidler: Well, I think that we went through a period, you know, early on in the 20th century where we started to split the mind and the body, and that was not a smart move. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: And we are very much ricocheting back away from that and realising that everything needs to be calibrated, and they all affect one another in a cause-and-effect kind of way. That's why everyone, any psychologist worth their salt will bang on first and foremost about sleep and diet… Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: …and exercise. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: …really. And it's funny because they're like, oh no, I just wanna talk about my feelings. And I'm like, no, if you don't get this stuff in order, there is no point in getting into the deeper stuff because this is going to create the foundations of wellbeing for you. Jamie Durie: That's right. Zac Seidler: Fundamentally, the fuel that you are putting in – and fuel comes through sleep, through exercise, through diet, and nutrition. And I think that we are at a point because of cost of living stuff, especially… Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: …where everyone is, is trying to make their way and, and survive as best they can. And because of time and work and families, food just kind of drops off. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: And so it becomes easier to do, you know, quickfire meals that are probably much worse for you. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: Whether it's sodium or sugar or whatever it is. And that has a fundamental effect on your sleep. It has a fundamental effect on your mood. And really the more stressed you are, the more calorie rich food you kind of end up wanting. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: Whenever you've had a tough day, you're gonna go for the chocolate because you’re like trying to manage… Jamie Durie: Yeah. Yeah. Zac Seidler: …and so trying to get ahead of that stuff. By building in… You know, I'm a very ritualised person because if I… you know, Obama and Steve Jobs, all these people, they always talk about trying to get rid of the grey in your day, which is like, Steve Jobs wore the same thing every day because he wanted to think about something else… Jean Kittson: right? Zac Seidler: …I've eaten the same breakfast and lunch pretty much every day for 20 years because I have other things to deal with and it's the best way that I'm gonna go to the shops and I'm gonna ensure that I have a nutritious meal. Because I'm doing the same thing and everyone goes, don't you get bored? Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: And I go, well, I'm still alive, so no, I'm alright. Jamie Durie: Steve, I heard a Steve Jobs statement the other day and you don't often hear him, speak in this way, but he said, make food your medicine or medicine will be your food. Jean Kittson: Oh… Jamie Durie: …isn't that an awesome statement? Jean Kittson: …Clever. Jamie Durie: Yeah. And I've not heard that before. And then I started looking into some of his interviews in more detail. Do you know that none of his kids had devices? Zac Seidler: None. None. No one who owns a tech company, their kids never touch devices. Full stop. Jamie Durie: That's, that says it right there, right? Zac Seidler: Yeah. Jamie Durie: I mean, I wrote a book years ago, and it was called Outdoor Kids and it was about getting kids off TV games and devices and back out into the garden again, where I grew up. Zac Seidler: Mm-hmm. Jamie Durie: And I find that when I'm, I'm suffering stress or anxiety. I put my hands into the earth and I start weeding or planting or whatever, and suddenly within an hour or two, I'm back. I'm, I feel earthed, I feel… . Jean Kittson: …Grounded? Jamie Durie: I feel grounded and I've let go of all that stress into the earth. And there's a theory now about forest bathing. Zac Seidler: Mm-hmm. Jamie Durie: Which I'm sure you've heard about where, you know, you can go on a trip to Japan and walk through the forest for a minimum of four hours per day for two weeks, and it improves your immune system and helps fight tumors and infections and things and adds so much to your mental health that, and I think we're now just discovering the benefits that nature has, that plays within our health. Zac Seidler: Well, we're trying to create science around something that is obvious. Which is, which is the thing, we've created all of this infrastructure that is actually ruining our lives, and now we're trying to peel it back and go back to basics, which is, you know, the, back in my day, we used to play on the street and would hang around with different generations of kids and do all that stuff. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: And now you know, the fog is really what you're… it descends from the phones. That's the iPads and the television. It's this notion of… Jamie Durie: yeah. Zac Seidler: …detachment from who you are and who you want to be. And we see this with young kids, the longer they spend on social media, the more they are unable to actually access their own wants and needs. Because… Jamie Durie: …they're the less functional they are when they get out into the real workplace as well. Zac Seidler: Fundamentally. It takes, so it takes so much time to relearn these things. Jamie Durie: There was a professor that wrote a book called ‘The last child in the woods’. You know, I developed this theory called the outdoor room, where you would convert your kitchen into an outdoor space, your living room, into an outdoor space, your bathroom, your bedroom, so that everything was connected to nature and you would spend more time out outdoors, being reconnected with nature through your everyday functions. Jean Kittson: Beautiful. Jamie Durie: And I used to talk about this, like, let's take the roof off our house, and then instill plants into our everyday lives. Think of your backyard like that. And that was what I used to model the outdoor room theory on. Now I want to take this to another level where we talk about, you know, health and wellbeing and fitness and how do we take exercise into the outdoors? How do we, how do we then start to, you know, control the food that goes into our children's mouths and our family's mouths, reduce pesticides and herbicides, get rid of glyphosates. What role does that play into keeping our bodies healthy enough, to be able to withstand stressful times and so forth, you know? Zac Seidler: Mm-hmm. Jamie Durie: … there been any studies within your funding groups…? Zac Seidler: …yeah… Jamie Durie: …in the past where, you've seen a direct correlation between stress and the increase of disease and poor health? Zac Seidler: Oh, yeah. It's the strongest causation you can possibly find, right. It drives cancer, it drives heart disease, it drives stroke. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: You know, fundamentally the more stressful your life is, the more cortisol you've got running through your veins. The lower your life expectancy is. Jamie Durie: Yeah. And, and I used to live off stress, like… Jean Kittson: …the adrenaline. Yeah. Jamie Durie: ... that adrenaline rush… I loved it. I loved, you know, and the, and oh, we may not get this garden done on time or, you know, or I may not get this project finished in time. Like, and so, the older I get, the more I realised, wow, this is not the goal. The goal is to minimise stress down to zero. And that's the only way we're gonna maintain strong health. Zac Seidler: And how we respond to stress…. Jamie Durie: Yes. Zac Seidler: …Like the more stress you have, the worse you are at responding to it. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: And that's why you see lots of guys who are just like exploding because they just don't how to regulate that stuff because they don't have the energy. They don't have the coping mechanisms, they don't have the people to call on. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: But the more you realise what it is… There's so many guys I talk to and I, I go, do you get stressed about things? And they're like, no, I, I've never felt anxiety before. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: And they're sitting there and their leg is shaking. Jean Kittson: Yeah, yeah. Zac Seidler: I'm like, they're… Jean Kittson: …can’t articulate it… Zac Seidler: They’re so detached from their own reality. Jean Kittson: …can’t articulate it… Oh, they're, detached… Zac Seidler: …exactly…Yeah. And so being able to get to the point where we realise and we're not afraid of stress because there is a certain amount of it that actually leads to better performance. You know, this effect of going into an exam, if you don't have a bit of butterflies… you know they're useful sometimes. Jean Kittson: Of course it focuses you… Zac Seidler: before a performance, it's good. But then it's called the ‘yerkes-dodson curve’, which is, it goes up, and your performance goes up, you’ve got a bit of nerves, it's pretty good for you. You hit this precipice, and the second you go past that. You suddenly can't see. You're in an exam. You can't think straight. You're in front of camera and you lose your words. Jamie Durie: Mm-hmm. Zac Seidler: That's when stress is tipped over and that's when… A little bit is good at getting you out of bed, getting you going. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: Because you're excited. You know, excitement and anxiety can go hand in hand. But there's just a little bit that is good, and then too much that really has long-term effects on you. Jamie Durie: Mm-hmm. Zac Seidler: Yeah. Jamie Durie: Mm-hmm. Jean Kittson: What do you say to men who, maybe you have lived on adrenaline and have had all this pressure and all this stress, and then suddenly it stops, and then that withdrawal from the adrenaline. How do you manage that suddenly, do people find another stress to fill it, fill up that adrenaline? What do they do when they're suddenly taken away? Is it like a void or a vacuum? Or…? Zac Seidler: It can be, it can be very difficult. You know, no doubt, Jamie, when you moved past that and you had a moment of pause and were like looking back at those years and realising how overwhelmed you probably were, and constantly going and churning your… everything kind of just becomes this, this muscle that is moving towards survival. And when you realise that you're actually not enjoying anything, that you're not in the moment at all, lots of those guys – and that often happens much later on in life because they keep going until they run out of steam. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: And then there's this vacuum, there's this, this hole underneath them, and they don't have the skills to be able to pick up new things and fill that. Jamie Durie: Yep. Zac Seidler: You know, in some ways… So we want to get to the point where guys are realising, are connecting with that feeling within themselves that maybe the past 2, 3, 4 weeks have been really full on… Jamie Durie: Mm-hmm. Zac Seidler: …And having the language to be able to say to someone, I need to pause here. I need to realise, I need to recalibrate. I need to work out what's happening. Jamie Durie: Yeah, yeah. Yeah. I wish someone had told me at 21 that stress was so destructive. Because I think that's something, you know, I've learned over, over time and I've watched some of my friends go into poor health, through, you know, their lack of dealing with stress. Zac Seidler: Yeah…. Jamie Durie: But Zac Seidler: We need the skills. We need the skills. At school, you should be teaching stress reduction, you know? Jamie Durie: Yeah, Jean Kittson: exactly. I have a friend who does mindfulness, part of her lessons, so she senses – she's a drama teacher of course – and you know my age, so we have the experience and we can look back and go, this stress we put on our children is just way too much. So she senses a class is really stressed. She won't do a normal lesson, she'll just relax them. Zac Seidler: Nice. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Jean Kittson: Which is a really, you know, but that she's rare, but this is what we should be doing and… Jamie Durie: …yeah… Jean Kittson: …And I think we've got, we are at our age, we've got this… Not our age, I'm older than you, Jamie! But you know, as you get older, we've got the skills. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Jean Kittson: We've got the experience to be able to say how, what's important in life. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Jean Kittson: And you talking about in… in my day, we'd hug trees and it was sort of like a bit of a joke, but it was. A really beautiful thing to do. Jamie Durie: Yes. Jean Kittson: I do it outside the studio before I come in. There's some really old paper barks, you know, there, they, they must be a hundred years old. Did you notice them coming in? Jamie Durie: I know they're, they're all through this area. Yeah. Jean Kittson: They're incredible. And they're growing out of asphalt and I always give them a bit of a hug, and go, Good on you… Jamie Durie: Yeah. Jean Kittson: …I don't know how you've survived! And it just, that moment of connection with nature and you just have to value that and recognise it and thank nature for what it does, because as you say, all this technology, if you are going straight from an office back home to the telly or something… Jamie Durie: …It's incredible how well they survive, by the way, these paperbacks in these streets. Jean Kittson: …Aren’t they amazing. Jamie Durie: You're right, the pathways go right up to them, and you would think that the soils would become anaerobic, but Melaleuca quinquenervia – our paper bark tree is – is probably one of the most stoic trees in our system and our indigenous use the bark to wrap their fish and their food up and they would cook their food wrapped in the paper bark. Right? And it's got so many brilliant uses, but they've also got nitrogen fixing nodules and a whole range of survival techniques that other non-native trees don't have. So, you know, one of my pet hates is why did we, why are we planting London Plane trees, platanus hybrida, are all through our streets, which, which are, you know… Zac Seidler: …Causes us asthma… Jamie Durie: So, yeah. Causes asthma, gives us all hay fever – I get hay fever from them – when we could be planting these native trees that require zero care and they still thrive their heads off, you know. Zac Seidler: Finally, the paperback chat we all needed. Jean Kittson: Yeah. That's what we needed. Jamie Durie: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Jean Kittson: If only we, you know, treated ourselves like a paper bark, if we had nitrogen nodules, you know? Jamie Durie: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Jean Kittson: I mean, if we understood ourselves, when you talk about trees and plants like this and your knowledge of them and how they, how they exist and how they, you know, how they grow. We need that knowledge about ourselves. From a very early age. Jamie Durie: That's right. Jean Kittson: So we can recognise what we need to do… Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: So that we can enjoy. And this is the thing, it's, you are not going to gain that knowledge from a standing start in your 60s. Jamie Durie: No, that's right. Zac Seidler: You need to, it needs to be a lifelong lesson of what matters to me. How am I moving through the world? How do I grow? How am I going to understand how I tick? And those things cannot come when you retire. Jamie Durie: That's right. That's right. Zac Seidler: They need, they need to come much earlier on and they need to be instilled so that we're not just churning our way, you know, to the end. Jamie Durie: You're right, it's that evolution. It's those, it's the teaching, it's the experience. It's falling down, picking yourself up again. It's making all those mistakes and then coming full circle into where we are today and, and then passing down some of those learnings, to as many people as you can. That's what it's all about. Jean Kittson: Yeah, definitely. That's our responsibility, isn't it, as we get older, is to share what we've learned. Jamie Durie: Yep. Jean Kittson: And hope that our children or grandchildren don't make the same mistakes. Jamie Durie: Yeah, yeah. Yeah. Jean Kittson: So, Jamie, what would you say to someone who was maybe hitting their 50s and feeling like they're winding down or they're stuck or something, or, I mean, you just took that huge leap in your 20s to do horticulture… Jamie Durie: Yes. Jean Kittson: … While you were doing something completely different, the dancing. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Yeah. Jean Kittson: So what, what would you say to, have you got any friends who you feel are stuck or… Jamie Durie: I, yeah, I have and I say the same thing to all of them. Find something that you are passionate about. Dive into it. Learn, feed your brain. You know, make yourself get engaged in it because it will provide you with the fuel that you need to push you well into your retirement and way past that. And I don't like to use the word retirement because I'm never gonna retire. I've decided I'm just gonna keep working because I love my work. But find what it is you're passionate about and learn more and feed your brain. And it's funny, if it's benefiting other people, you will also find another way to keep energy within yourself. So don't just feed yourself. Find something that feeds other people in other communities and there's a sense of worthiness around what it is that you are doing that makes you feel good about your day and what you've learned and how you've passed it on. Jean Kittson: Just to wrap up, what would your tip be to people over 50 who feel perhaps a bit, a bit stuck? What's one habit, do you think, they could in… because we're talking about you have to do it regularly and, and institute it as a part of your everyday routines. What, is there one habit? Zac Seidler: It is funny that I very much, hopefully, look like I’m not in my 50s, but I spend a lot of time with men in their 50s and and 60s and do clinical work with them and research with them because they are hungry, and they're looking for ways to improve the rest of their lives and seek understanding about themselves. And I kind of say the same thing, which I've been talking to Jamie about, which is pick up the phone and call someone. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Yeah. There you go. Zac Seidler: Reach out. Lean out. And it doesn't need to be a mental health conversation. It doesn't need to be something that's weird and awkward. It's just like, let's go for coffee, let's go for a walk. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: Let's do this thing called life together. And when you're finding that passion, that comes through other people… I went to a dinner party when I was 18 and someone started to talk to me about masculinity. And I was like, what? What are we talking about here? And then they connected me with someone else and slowly but surely doors opened. And your life opens, and there is no end point to learning. There is no end point to interest, to passion to drive. So, yeah, I think that realising, firstly, that you are stuck does not mean failure. Understanding that you're at an inflection point and there is now heaps of opportunity and potential for doing something different. Jamie Durie: Yeah. Zac Seidler: And that is a beautiful thing that we have, which is that there is always this splay of choices in front of us. And so start choosing. Jean Kittson: Just be curious. Start choosing. Jamie Durie: Yep. Jean Kittson: Can't go wrong. You can't make a mistake. Thank you both so much. That was such a great conversation. Thank you, Jamie Durie. Jamie Durie: My pleasure. Yeah, my pleasure. Jean Kittson: Thank you, Dr Zac Seidler. Thank you very much. Zac Seidler: Thanks for having me. Jean Kittson: That was really great. Thanks for being so open. Jamie Durie: Great fun. Jean Kittson: Thank you to Jamie Durie and Dr Zac Seidler. You've been listening to DARE: The time of your life, brought to you by Australian seniors. Please leave a review and share this show with someone you know or plenty of people you know, even better. 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El último disco de Joyce Moreno 'O mar é mulher' contiene, además de la que le da título, canciones como 'Um abraço do João' -con Jards Macalé, fallecido recientemente-, 'Adeus, Amélia', 'Novelo' 'Tudo em casa' y 'Comigo'. Joyce compartió 'Valeu' con Marcos Valle en el disco de éste 'Contrasts', publicado en el año 2003 y reeditado en este 2025, con canciones como 'Disfarça e vem', 'Agua de côco', 'Tema do Tiago' o 'Parabéns do Daniel'. Abre y cierra el Trio Corrente con 'Choro da 'Melaleuca' y 'Suite' de su disco 'Vinte e cinco'.Escuchar audio

Every year, KB shares her much-loved “Favorite Things” episode, and 2025 might be the coziest, most faith-filled list yet. In this special holiday gift guide, KB walks through the products she truly uses and loves all year long—from Lola blankets, Bloom planners, walking pads, cozy Tribe Kelly loungewear, Kindle reads, and Beis luggage, to beauty and wellness must-haves like clean lash serum, red light masks, setting spray, skincare, and an electric flosser that actually makes flossing fun. She also shares the daily tools that support her health and discipleship, including her beloved Duomo app, food scale, Garmin watch, and the Melaleuca staples she's sworn by for over a decade.This episode isn't just about stuff—it's about stewardship, gratitude, and living intentionally as a Christian woman. KB opens up about heart surgery, body recomposition, CrossFit, and how God redirected her path this past year, all while inviting you into her homey world of candles, Chanel Chance perfume, Christ-centered artwork, and Fed by the Fruit merch designed as a bold conversation starter for your faith. She closes with a powerful reminder from 2 Corinthians 10:5 and a heartfelt encouragement not to skip over Thanksgiving, but to pause, thank God for His blessings, and share that gratitude with others as you head into the holiday season.This episode serves as both an informative guide to embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle, encouraging listeners to embark on their journeys with renewed vigor and compassion.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts also check out our merch @FedbytheFruit

Neste episódio do Agro Resenha Podcast, conversamos com Flávia Garcia Cid, produtora rural e referência nacional em modelo circular, regenerativo e inovação no agronegócio. Flávia compartilha sua inspiradora jornada, de advogada a líder no campo, transformando a fazenda em um case de sucesso sustentável. Abordamos como ela implementou a economia circular na produção de óleos essenciais (citronela, capim limão), convertendo resíduos em valiosos bioinsumos. Discutimos a importância da gestão, cuidado ambiental e social, e as tecnologias disruptivas, como drones térmicos e maquinário adaptado, que impulsionam seu negócio. A conversa destaca resiliência, fé e o empreendedorismo feminino, oferecendo insights cruciais sobre inovar e não temer novos começos no agro. Uma escuta essencial para qualquer produtor rural em busca de um futuro mais sustentável. PARCEIROS DESTE EPISÓDIO Este episódio foi trazido até você pela SCADIAgro! A SCADIAgro trabalha diariamente com o compromisso de garantir aos produtores rurais as informações que tornem a gestão econômica e fiscal de suas propriedades mais sustentável e eficiente. Com mais de 30 anos no mercado, a empresa desenvolve soluções de gestão para produtores rurais espalhados pelo Brasil através de seu software. SCADIAgro: Simplificando a Gestão para o Produtor Rural Site: https://scadiagro.com.br/Podcast Gestão Rural: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cSnKbi7Ad3bcZV9nExfMi?si=766354cb313f4785Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scadiagro/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scadiagroYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxErIaU0zBkCAmFqkMohcQ Este episódio também foi trazido até você pela Nutripura Nutrição e Pastagem! A Nutripura, que tem como base valores como honestidade, qualidade e inovação nos produtos e excelência no atendimento, atua há mais de 20 anos no segmento pecuário, oferecendo os melhores produtos e serviços aos pecuaristas. Fique ligado nos artigos que saem no Blog Canivete e no podcast CaniveteCast! Com certeza é o melhor conteúdo sobre pecuária que você irá encontrar na internet. Nutripura: O produto certo, na hora certa. Site: http://www.nutripura.com.brBlog Canivete: https://www.nutripura.com.br/pub/blog-canivete/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutripura/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nutripura/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutripura/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TvNutripura INTERAJA COM O AGRO RESENHAInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/agroresenhaTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/agroresenhaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/agroresenhaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/agroresenhaCanal do Telegram: https://t.me/agroresenhaCanal do WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/arp-zap-01 ACOMPANHE A REDE RURAL DE PODCASTSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65JghRGLPnPT4vhSNOkjh7?si=7995dc4d17fa489bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/rede-rural-de-podcasts/id1467853035 E-MAILSe você tem alguma sugestão de pauta, reclamação ou dúvida envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br QUERO PATROCINARSe você deseja posicionar sua marca junto ao Agro Resenha Podcast, envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br FICHA TÉCNICAApresentação: Paulo OzakiProdução: Agro ResenhaConvidado: Flávia Garcia CidEdição: Senhor A - https://editorsenhor-a.com.brSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neste episódio do Agro Resenha Podcast, conversamos com Flávia Garcia Cid, produtora rural e referência nacional em modelo circular, regenerativo e inovação no agronegócio. Flávia compartilha sua inspiradora jornada, de advogada a líder no campo, transformando a fazenda em um case de sucesso sustentável. Abordamos como ela implementou a economia circular na produção de óleos essenciais (citronela, capim limão), convertendo resíduos em valiosos bioinsumos. Discutimos a importância da gestão, cuidado ambiental e social, e as tecnologias disruptivas, como drones térmicos e maquinário adaptado, que impulsionam seu negócio. A conversa destaca resiliência, fé e o empreendedorismo feminino, oferecendo insights cruciais sobre inovar e não temer novos começos no agro. Uma escuta essencial para qualquer produtor rural em busca de um futuro mais sustentável. PARCEIROS DESTE EPISÓDIO Este episódio foi trazido até você pela SCADIAgro! A SCADIAgro trabalha diariamente com o compromisso de garantir aos produtores rurais as informações que tornem a gestão econômica e fiscal de suas propriedades mais sustentável e eficiente. Com mais de 30 anos no mercado, a empresa desenvolve soluções de gestão para produtores rurais espalhados pelo Brasil através de seu software. SCADIAgro: Simplificando a Gestão para o Produtor Rural Site: https://scadiagro.com.br/Podcast Gestão Rural: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cSnKbi7Ad3bcZV9nExfMi?si=766354cb313f4785Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scadiagro/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scadiagroYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxErIaU0zBkCAmFqkMohcQ Este episódio também foi trazido até você pela Nutripura Nutrição e Pastagem! A Nutripura, que tem como base valores como honestidade, qualidade e inovação nos produtos e excelência no atendimento, atua há mais de 20 anos no segmento pecuário, oferecendo os melhores produtos e serviços aos pecuaristas. Fique ligado nos artigos que saem no Blog Canivete e no podcast CaniveteCast! Com certeza é o melhor conteúdo sobre pecuária que você irá encontrar na internet. Nutripura: O produto certo, na hora certa. Site: http://www.nutripura.com.brBlog Canivete: https://www.nutripura.com.br/pub/blog-canivete/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutripura/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nutripura/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutripura/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TvNutripura INTERAJA COM O AGRO RESENHAInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/agroresenhaTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/agroresenhaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/agroresenhaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/agroresenhaCanal do Telegram: https://t.me/agroresenhaCanal do WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/arp-zap-01 ACOMPANHE A REDE RURAL DE PODCASTSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65JghRGLPnPT4vhSNOkjh7?si=7995dc4d17fa489bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/rede-rural-de-podcasts/id1467853035 E-MAILSe você tem alguma sugestão de pauta, reclamação ou dúvida envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br QUERO PATROCINARSe você deseja posicionar sua marca junto ao Agro Resenha Podcast, envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br FICHA TÉCNICAApresentação: Paulo OzakiProdução: Agro ResenhaConvidado: Flávia Garcia CidEdição: Senhor A - https://editorsenhor-a.com.brSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El pianista Giovanni Ceccarelli y el bajista Ferruccio Spinetti rinden homenaje a Michel Legrand con su disco 'Le grand Michel' y obras del compositor como 'Les délinquants', 'The windmills of your mind' -con la voz de Cristina Renzetti, 'The summer knows', 'I will wait for you' -con la voz de David Linx- o 'What are you doing the rest of your life?' -cantada por Camille Bertault-. Del disco 'Vinte e cinco', del Trio Corrente, 'Suite' y 'Choro de Melaleuca'. La cantante Kandace Springs ha grabado todas las canciones del disco de 1958 de Billie Holliday 'Lady in satin' ('You´ve changed', 'You don´t know what love is', 'For all we know', 'I´m a fool to want you'...). Cierra el pianista Fred Hersch en trío con 'Anticipation' de su disco en trío 'The surrounding green'. Escuchar audio

Our host Fiona Taylor is chatting with author Angie Faye Martin about her stunning debut crime novel Melaleuca, in this SPOILER-FREE episode. 

Angie Faye Martin talks to Cheryl about the challenges she encountered while writing her first book, her journey as a writer, the influence of her First Nations heritage on her identity and her career in government. Her debut, Melaleuca, is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Charlie Nunez with Melaleuca.

What does it take to risk everything—your business, reputation, and safety—for what you believe in? In a world where silence often feels safer than standing out, how far would you go to protect your principles? Would you risk your career, your comfort, or even your children's future to speak truth in a time of confusion? If you've ever felt the inner war between playing it safe and doing what's right, this episode will shake you awake.Today's guest is Lindsey Graham—no, not the senator. We're talking about the bold, unstoppable Patriot Barbie. Lindsey is a fearless entrepreneur, speaker, mother, and unapologetic advocate for faith, family, and freedom. She refused to be canceled when cancel culture came knocking. After losing her salon business and nearly everything in Oregon for defying lockdown orders in 2020, she didn't back down—she rebuilt from the ashes with a renewed fire and bigger mission. With her fashion brand Pretty Little Patriot, her nationwide Melaleuca network of over 300 women, and a platform rooted in biblical values and conviction, Lindsey isn't just talking the talk—she's living it out loud. Her story is raw, resilient, and rooted in truth. This episode is not about playing politics—it's about playing for legacy.Quotes:• "I don't want to get canceled again. But more than that—I want everything I build to glorify God and reflect my convictions.” - Lindsey Graham• “Courage isn't about not having fear. It's about doing the right thing while you're shaking.” - Lindsey Graham• “If you call me a racist and I know I'm not one, why should I care? You don't get to define me—God does.” - Lindsey Graham• “I didn't open my business because I wanted to be a hero. I opened it because I had three kids to feed—and that made me brave.” - Lindsey Graham• “I would rather my kids be ‘uneducated' and get to heaven than be indoctrinated and lost in this world.” - Lindsey Graham• “Doing the right thing is always the right thing, including when it's really, really scary to do it, because that's the hardest time to actually do the right thing." - Matt BeaudreauKey Takeaways:• Use your voice—even if it's shaking. Don't wait for a crisis to stand up. Speak up now for your values, especially when it's uncomfortable.• Faith gets real in the fire. Lindsey's relationship with God deepened after losing everything. When comfort disappears, conviction gets tested.• Family leadership starts with example. Your kids are watching how you respond to adversity. Model bravery, humility, and unapologetic truth.• Conviction > Convenience. Make decisions that align with your faith and principles, even when it costs you popularity, money, or approval.Conclusion:Lindsey Graham reminds us that being bold isn't about having no fear—it's about trusting that standing for truth is always worth the risk. Her journey from salon owner in Oregon to Patriot Barbie powerhouse in Texas is a blueprint for courageous living in a time of cultural confusion. If you've been waiting for permission to be loud about what matters—this is it.

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Q&A time again! Who will be this month's lucky winner of the fabulous prize donated by The Plant Runner?ECO Neem and Eco Oil - undoubtedly 2 of Keith's favourite plant products. What can we use them for? Keith recommends them for all insect pests in the garden. Be sure to use out of direct sunlightBlack Spot on roses - need to use specific sprays. Ensure affected leaves are removed and put in the binRecommendation for windbreak in dry shade areaLarge shrubs (up to 2-5 meters) Hakea laurina, Pomaderris, Westringia, Correa lawrenceana, Kunzea ericoides, Acacia boormanii, Acacia cardiophylla, Acacia iteaphylla Trees - Acacia cognata, Acacia fimbriata, Acacia implexa, Acacia pravissima, Allocasuarina littoralis, Callitris oblonga, Callitris rhomboidea Corymbia ficifolia, Eucalyptus cinerea, Eucalyptus crenulata, Eucalyptus spathulata. Melalueca linariifolia and Melaleuca styphelioides. be sure to assist plants by adding MycoGold.Hydrangeas not flowering - ensure when pruning, prune only down to the dominant large bud. If planting in pots use a quality potting mix (replace every 3-5 years) and feed with Neutrog Kahoona regularlyFruit fly in stone fruit? Use fruit fly traps and net your trees with 2ml micron black nets. Bin affected fruit.Withered orchids - could be overwatering? Use the finger test! If it's moist, don't water them. Try Where you can find all things Muddy Boots!Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/695 Presented By:  Yellowstone Teton Territory Today on Traveled, Steve Hyde of the Hyde Drift Boats family and Eagle Ridge Ranch manager shares his best tips for fly fishing Sheridan Lake and exploring nearby Spring Creek. Find out how to make the most of summer and winter activities in these areas.  Plus, hear about how Steve and his dad founded Hyde Drift Boats in their garage and the innovations that set their boats apart.  Show Notes with Steve Hyde on Fly Fishing Sheridan Lake 02:23 - We start off talking about how things are going at Eagle Ridge Ranch during this "in-between" season. Steve says they do a lot of ice fishing and managing cabins for rent year-round. We also talk about big game hunting opportunities at Eagle Ridge Ranch.  5:17 - Sheridan Lake is located in a remote area between Kilgore and Island Park, surrounded by private and public lands. The lake benefits from powerful springs, which help maintain the temperature and support aquatic life. Steve says grizzly encounters are common in the area, which adds a bit of excitement.  07:47 - The owner of Eagle Ridge Ranch is Frank VanderSloot, the founder of Melaleuca. There are 12 cabins on the ranch that can sleep anywhere from 2 to 20 people.   Fishing at the Eagle Ridge Ranch  9:42 - There are seven miles of Spring Creek and the lake to fish. You can find rainbow trout,  Snake River cutthroat trout, and brook trout in the lake. Native chubfish are also in the system, though they're not highly regarded.  10:40 - Steve says they only allow up to 12 people daily to ensure a positive visitor experience. Groups of up to 20 can sometimes be accommodated, but they try not to mix groups to keep the area peaceful. Watch this YouTube video about Eagle Ridge Ranch : https://youtu.be/Z05KwQqWb5U?si=L6LKG2AZ3X9Pjbos Hyde Drift Boats  14:15 - We dive into how Steve and his dad started making driftboats in their garage back in the early '80s. What began as a hobby turned into Hyde Drift Boats. Steve talks about how the boat design evolved over the years.  19:36 - Steve is the director of Wildlife Management for all of Frank's properties in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah. He also works closely with local fish and game agencies to maintain the land and support wildlife in the area.  Other Activities at Eagle Ridge Ranch  24:36 - The Eagle Ridge Ranch is great for year-round outdoor activities. People can enjoy fishing, hunting, ATV riding in summer, and snowmobiling in winter. There's also a lava bed system called Craters of the Moon just south of the ranch. Fly Fishing at Sheridan Lake: What You Need to Know 28:45 - Sheridan Lake is a fly-fishing-only, catch-and-release spot. The peak season runs from May to October, but you can still find spots throughout the year. Steve says the lake has all kinds of hatches throughout the year.  3:15 - Steve talks about the lakes and rivers around Eagle Ridge Ranch. The main lakes are Island Park Reservoir and Henry's Lake, but there are also many rivers in the area.  Eagle Ridge Ranch offers a premium fishing experience at Sheridan Lake. Watch this video to learn more:  https://youtu.be/wAsF86xnK2E?si=YkzFY7k5G3ahWwJp 45:43 - Here are some things to consider before your trip:  Pack for all weather conditions: A sudden rainstorm can drop temperatures quickly, so you better be prepared.   Safety first: Let someone know where you're going or have someone with you.  Gear up right: Bring a 5 to 7-weight rod. Use the biggest tippet you can (4X), but switch to 5X if the fish get picky. Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/695

 An escort asks her best friend for help on a job.by  Cybotic. listen to the podcast at Steamy Stories.  Erotic Appointment:Sophie stared at her friend in shock. “You can't be serious!”Millie was red-faced, but desperate. “Please? There's nobody else I can ask. I need your help.”“How long have you been doing this?”“Almost two years.”“Two years?” Sophie exclaimed. “And you kept it from me? We've been best friends for twenty years, ever since kindergarten. How could you not tell me?”“Look, it started when I took that trip to Australia to see my grandmother just before she died. I had exhausted my savings just getting down there. I had no money for the return trip or to cover my rent or car payment when I did get back.”“Okay,” Sophie said. “You could have called me. I would have found a way to help.”“I almost did. But then I was sitting in a bar in Sydney, drinking my last twenty dollars. A creepy, older man tried to pick me up. I said No. I turned him down flat. Then he offered me money. And I said Yes. I have been saying Yes ever since. I built a website and advertised on various escort sites. I got a new phone for my new job. And I was too embarrassed to tell you any of that.”Sophie realized that she had no right to judge Mellie. She had herself once been living with a boyfriend she'd come to despise. But she'd delayed ending the relationship because he was paying the rent and she couldn't afford a place of her own. She'd had sex with a guy for financial reasons. Morally, she'd made the same choice as her friend. It would be hypocritical to refuse her friend this favor.“All right,” she said, reluctantly agreeing. “I'll do it. Just don't expect me to make a habit of this. When and where does this happen?”“Tonight. I've booked a room at the Brighton Hotel,” Mellie said, relieved that she wouldn't have to cancel.“What do I wear to something like this?” Sophie asked, picturing a Victoria's Secret runway model.“Something comfortable but attractive. Jeans and a T-shirt. Or a dress if you'd like. It doesn't have to be sexy, so long as we don't look like slobs.”“Lingerie?”“Not necessary. See, we don't have to seduce these guys. No effort required. The moment they went on my website and clicked the ‘Book Appointment' link, the seduction was accomplished. I don't usually bother with underwear at all. Less to take off and put on again. But bring a swimsuit. We can use the hotel pool before the appointment.“"And after?” Sophie said, thinking how dirty she would probably feel afterward.“Well, you can get back in the pool afterward,” Mellie agreed. “I won't have time. I have more than one date scheduled tonight.”“How many?”“Four more. Five, altogether. If nobody cancels, it will be a busy night.”“Five? Really? You're going to let five different guys fuck you? In one night?”“That's the job,” Mellie said with a light laugh. “I've been fucked by more than a thousand men in the two years I've been at this.”“You count them?”“I do, yes. At first, I kept a journal, detailing each encounter. But it got to be too tedious. The experiences are exciting and fun but writing about them gets repetitive. Eventually, I was just making quick notes of the date, the location, and a description of the guy with whatever name he gives me. And since I always verify appointments by phone, I also have each guy's number. And I put it all in a database file. It helps a lot when I get repeat clients and regulars. I can look at my records and know a guy's likes and preferences. And, as a bonus, I know for a fact that I've been with over a thousand different men.”“Wow,” Sophie whispered. “Aren't you afraid of getting pregnant? Or a disease?”“I'm on birth control. And there is this special tree that grows in Australia. The Spotted Melaleuca. It produces an oil that enhances the human immune system. Almost 100% of infections are prevented. And the very few that aren't stopped completely are too weak and damaged to cause any harm. A girl I met down there is sending me a regular supply of Spotted Melaleuca tea. I never get sick anymore. No viruses. No bacteria. I can't even get food poisoning.”“Why don't they sell it here?”“Australia won't allow it to be exported. The US and Germany would rip out the forests to claim all of it for themselves.”“Can I have some of the tea?”“That depends,” Millie said. “It's pretty expensive stuff. Do you know what OWO means? Or BBBJ?”“No. Is that important?”“How about CIM?”“Again, I must say No.”“One more. Do you know what FS means?”“No clue,” Sophie said with a shrug.“OK. They're all shortcut terms escorts use. OWO means Oral With Out. Without a condom, that is. BBBJ, Bareback Blowjob, means the same thing. CIM means Come In Mouth. And FS means Full Service. That refers to regular penis-in-vagina sex. These are pretty standard offerings."I'm a very popular escort because I offer even more. My clients can get BBFS and CIP. That's Bareback Full Service and Cum In Pussy. I don't require condoms if the guy is willing to pay my Bareback rates. These guys coming tonight have already agreed to the rate. If you're willing to provide the service, I'll share my Melaleuca stash.”Sophie didn't have an answer. “I don't know. I can't promise anything. But if you'll let me have some of the tea, I promise to seriously consider trying.” She didn't even let her boyfriends fuck her without a condom. Now Millie was asking her to let a total stranger do it. And even to let him come inside her. She wasn't sure she could do it, Melaleuca or not.But Mellie was satisfied with even the possibility. She handed Sophie an envelope she'd pre-prepared, just in case they came to an agreement. It contained the hotel room number and a keycard, a note as to the time of the appointment, and a packet of the Melaleuca tea, with instructions. Then she left to make her own preparations.She returned at 1:30 to pick her up and drove them both to the hotel. After checking in, Mellie bought them lunch in the restaurant's little café, then they got into their bikinis to enjoy the pool. Sophie noticed a couple of older guys staring at her, paying a lot of attention to her tits.Usually, such a thing annoyed her. But she was here to have sex with a stranger. By comparison, it didn't seem to matter that these strangers were lusting after her. So let them look. Let them drool. She even managed to laugh when Mellie “accidentally” flashed them.At seven p.m., they went up to their room. They took turns in the shower, then got dressed. To boost her confidence for the upcoming ordeal, Sophie needed to make herself feel sexy. So she had chosen a pair of Daisy Dukes and a pink half-shirt. No bra. No panties. Mellie laughed to see her, wearing the comfortable jeans and t-shirt she had suggested to Sophie.At seven-thirty, the clients texted Mellie to confirm their appointment. She sent them the name of the hotel and the room number and told them to be prompt.At seven-fifty-four, the detectives on television were wrapping up the murder of a call girl, a storyline that didn't give Sophie much confidence. She took a big gulp of the whiskey Mellie offered her and savored the burn and buzz as the last few minutes counted down.At seven fifty-eight, there was a knock on the door. Sophie stood and watched as Mellie let the two guys in. They were not unattractive, but they were middle-aged and a little overweight. Neither was someone she'd give more than a glance at if she'd seen them in a bar.The taller, blonde one seemed nervous and inexperienced. Sophie suspected it was his first time engaging a prostitute. But the shorter guy, with the slight smirk on his face, had an expression that said this was nothing new for him. She wondered which one was hers.“Come in!” Mellie said to them. “As I told you in the text, Michelle couldn't come tonight. This is my friend Sabrina.” For tonight, Sophie was Sabrina.“Is she as friendly as you?” the shorter one asked.“She's very friendly,” Mellie said. “But how friendly do you want her to be?”“Does she do bareback?”Mellie glanced over at her friend. Sophie forced herself to nod. It was a tiny, brief gesture, barely there at all, but the message was communicated.“She does,” Mellie told the guys. “If you meet the price.”“That's no problem. A thousand dollars, right?”“Yes. But that's a thousand per guy, per girl. If you each want to fuck a girl, no condom, and come inside her, you each have to pay a thousand. If at some point you want to switch girls, that's another thousand each.”The short one nodded. “All right. I don't think we'll be switching. Just one on one. Bareback for both.”“Fine,” Mellie told him. “Two thousand dollars, please.”Sophie watched as the men paid Mellie. There was more negotiating and more money changing hands, but she had stopped listening. She'd forgotten to ask if she was going to get any of that money. A thousand dollars would be nice. She wasn't entirely sure she wanted it, though. Fucking one of these guys as a favor for a friend was one thing. If she took the money, she'd be a prostitute herself. She wasn't ready to make that choice yet.But she'd already agreed to the first part. And Mellie had the money. Whether Sophie got any of it or not, it was time to honor her promise. Mellie already had her shirt off and was shimmying out of her jeans.Other than a thong bikini she'd never had the guts to put on, Sophie was wearing the skimpiest clothes she owned and no underwear. It was supposed to make it easier to undress at this moment. But there was still a significant difference between almost naked and naked.It was kind of a relief when the short one came up to her, grabbed the hem of her shirt, and asked, “May I?” Sophie nodded and let him pull it up and over her head, leaving her tits bare for this guy she didn't even know.She didn't want his hands on her again, so she took the initiative and removed her Daisy Dukes herself. Now she and Mellie were both naked. And in front of two fully-dressed men she'd only just met. She'd had nightmares like this. But there was a strange excitement about feeling their hot eyes on her.The short one started moving toward her, but she wasn't quite ready for that. To stall him, she pointed at his clothes. “Your turn,” she said. She was more than a little intimidated at the idea of seeing him naked, but she was surprised to find she was looking forward to it as well.She didn't know their names, and she didn't want to. But she needed some new way to label them. It was inappropriate to keep calling this man “the short one” as he was taller than Mellie or herself. Prostitutes called their customers “johns,” she remembered. As she was about to commit her very first act of prostitution, it would be fitting to refer to them as John 1 and John 2.And John 1 now had his clothes off. His dick was stiff and pointing at Sophie with clear intention. But Mellie had rules for these encounters. “Did you guys read the website?”“Of course,” John 1 answered.“Then you remember that you're required to take a shower first. Hurry up so we can get down to business.”The guys went into the bathroom, leaving the door open, obviously uncomfortable being naked with each other. They were in and out within five minutes.“Blowjobs first,” Mellie whispered in her ear as the guys came out, toweling off vigorously. “You have given one before, haven't you?”“Of course,” Sophie hissed back. “I taught you how to do it, remember?”“Oh, right! The banana. Back in the dorms. That was a valuable lesson.”But the guys were ready now. Mellie took John 2 to one of the hotel beds. Sophie followed her example and led John 1 to the other. He sat down and scooted back expectantly, lying back with his legs spread and his hands behind his head.Sophie was almost amused. If some boyfriend had waited so arrogantly to be serviced, she would have teased him to the point of torture before finally refusing. But this guy had a right to his expectations.This was it. No more delays. But Sophie was ready now. And she enjoyed giving blowjobs. She had turned it into an art form. Back in college, she had insisted that Mellie learn how to give head. But Sophie had picked up new skills and techniques since then.John 1 smelled like soap, which Sophie appreciated. She liked Mellie's shower rule. Starting at his feet, Sophie ran her hands up his legs, slowly, tickling as she did so. But she stopped short of his groin. She had special plans for that area.Sophie didn't give blowjobs any more. She gave massages with her tongue. Where her fingers had stopped stroking, she started to lick, tasting his upper thighs. She let her cheek brush against his balls but otherwise ignored them. Their time was coming.Like a cat, she bathed him, licking his thighs, his abdomen, almost to his navel, making a wide circle around his jutting erection, careful to avoid contact. With her thumbs, she rubbed the valley where his legs met his body, just a millimeter or two from his balls.He grunted lightly when her thumb lightly brushed against the little ball hairs. It was a barely-there touch. It could have almost been an accident. With her tongue circling his cock, coming ever closer, there was almost no chance that such a thing would happen accidentally. But it was possible.And that held a great deal of the eroticism.Sophie knew that when a girl flashes her boyfriend, it's exciting for them both. But if a guy just happens to see the wind blow up the skirt of a girl not wearing underwear or if he spies on a girl skinny-dipping in a creek, that's even more of a thrill. It's the same for the girl who decides not to put on panties on a very windy day or swims naked in a stream when she knows there are guys nearby that might see her. Sexy little accidents are much more erotic than anything deliberate, even if the accidents themselves are deliberate.Sophie brought her tongue to the base of the cock and licked around it, never climbing higher up the shaft than the roots of the curling hairs. She'd read a book once that described blowjob techniques and she'd practiced them on an old boyfriend. And right now, it was much easier to simply go through the exercises than to think about the total stranger whose penis she was tasting. And she absolutely did not want to remember that this performance had been paid for.“My mother would be so ashamed,” Sophie thought to herself as she massaged the john's balls with her tongue. She liked the tight, wrinkly skin and the taste of male sweat. It wasn't a pleasant flavor, but it was an exciting one. Sophie could feel her pussy watering just from the mental stimulation of pleasing this dick.A quick glance to the other bed showed her that Mellie was already bobbing up and down on John 2. It wasn't a race, but Sophie was a big believer in fair play. What one john got, the other should get. It was time to stop teasing.She ran her tongue up the underside of John 1's cock, from his balls to the crown to the very tip. Because it excited her, she did it again a second time. She almost giggled when the john shivered with delight under her efforts.As she reached the tip of him again, she opened her lips and took him in. He was thick and hot in her mouth. Sophie pushed her head forward, letting him slide deeper until he was almost triggering her gag reflex. As much as she enjoyed giving head, deep-throating was beyond her capabilities. But just filling her mouth with him was just thrilling.It had been months, almost a year, since Sophie had last tasted a cock. She'd missed it. Her last boyfriend had left after she'd caught him cheating and she'd been unwilling to get this close to any guy since.Perhaps there were benefits to Mellie's lifestyle. A cock in her mouth every single day, for one. Sophie could definitely go for an arrangement like that. And she would have no reason for jealousy. She'd be the reason for other women to get jealous. The whore is not even the other woman in such an encounter. She's just a vendor, selling a service to the guy who wants more than the wife and the mistress.Sophie bobbed on him, swiping her tongue back and forth as she slid her lips up and down his shaft. He was breathing heavily and moaning as she worked his dick with her mouth. She could almost taste his cum and wanted it on her tongue.But John 1 was grabbing her head and pushing her off and away. “No,” he said. “I need to fuck your cunt.”It was the worst of the bad words. But Sophie welcomed it. She was not a woman today. She was a cunt. A professional cunt. A cunt for hire.But she was also a pair of professional tits. Sophie moved up the john's body and let his cock nestle between her tits. She lowered her head and kissed his belly, moving from side to side, massaging the dick with her breasts.The john was getting impatient, she sensed. Sophie sighed with some regret, enjoying the penis on her tits. But she had a job to do, even if she wasn't getting paid for it. She crawled up the bed and flopped down on her back next to John 1. “Fuck me,” she said.“No condom?” he asked, making sure he was clear on the agreement.“No condom,” Sophie confirmed. “Put it in bareback. Come right inside me.”John 1 climbed on top of her. Sophie opened her legs in welcome, lifting her knees to give him a cradle. She reached down between her legs and took hold of his cock, still wet from her mouth, and positioned it at her entrance.He lowered himself onto her, sliding inside. Sophie couldn't help the little grunt that came out of her at the shock of being invaded. But it was a delightful sensation, one that she'd denied herself for too long.Maybe Mellie had the right idea after all. Women want sex as much as men. To get fucked every night and get paid for it would be just heaven. Mellie had had over a thousand cocks inside her. That was amazing. That was suddenly Sophie's new fantasy. She wanted that for herself.She looked up into the face of the stranger above her. There was a freedom in not knowing his name or anything about him. She didn't have to pretend to orgasm, even though that cock pounding her might do the job anyway. She didn't have to like him or visit his family or cook him dinner. All she had to was spread her legs and let him fuck her. That was easy and fun.And the freedom went both ways. He was paying for this service. He didn't have to be embarrassed about asking for things. While most guys would never in a million years admit to a female they're interested in that they've been with a prostitute, John 1 and all the other johns could speak freely in front of the prostitute herself. That meant he could be honest about all the other fantasies he'd been having as well.Sophie studied his face as he drove himself in and out of her. It felt wonderful. Maybe too wonderful. She was getting close to climax. Was a whore supposed to orgasm? The guys probably liked it to happen, or at least to believe that it happened. But Sophie felt kind of shy about it.It was already surreal that she and Mellie were getting fucked side by side in the same hotel room. And it was even weirder that two total strangers were doing the deed. It was unbelievable that Sophie was on her first ever job as a working prostitute. She was coming to terms with all of that. But maybe it was unprofessional to come with a john.If she did come, which was starting to seem more and more inevitable, she didn't care if John 1 knew. He deserved to know. It would probably boost his ego and make this experience an even better bang for his bucks. It was a little weirder to think about John 2 being aware of it. He wasn't the one fucking her. It would be like somebody walking in on her masturbating. But Sophie could handle that, she thought. It was, however, incredibly embarrassing to think about Mellie knowing.The guys were strangers. She would never see them again. But Mellie was her best friend. It was too strange to think of her seeing Sophie in climax. And Mellie was a professional whore. Sophie didn't want to make a bad impression on her.But suddenly it was too late to even think about it as all her thoughts dissolved and the orgasm took her. She wrapped her legs around her john and tried to pull him in as deep as possible as she trembled beneath him.Somewhere in the back of her mind, she was aware that John 1 was also coming, pumping his seed into her. She had always avoided that in the past. Only one man had ever been allowed to fuck her without a condom, and to pop in her pussy. Her other three previous partners had been required to wear condoms. No man goo in her cunt, thank you very much.But today, she welcomed it. It fed her own ongoing ecstasy. His thick, pulsing cock and the warm wetness flowing into her pussy were the most erotic experience she'd ever had. The fact that she didn't even know this man's name made it even hotter that she was receiving his cum.But even that exquisite thought faded under the onslaught of pure joy that claimed her, body and soul. Sophie ceased to exist. There was only the orgasm. It took her through a scenic tour of Heaven, hitting all the highlights and wonders, then brought her back to Earth, and left her lightly sleeping.Slowly, she came back to herself. John 1 was still on top of her, still inside her, resting and recovering from his climax. Sophie looked over to the other bed, where Mellie was still getting fucked by John 2. It was a beautiful sight for the sheltered eyes of Sophie, who had never even watched a porn movie.Mellie's legs were wide open, cradling her john between them, blocking Sophie's view, so she couldn't actually see his cock entering her friend. She desperately wanted that sight, but it was still exciting to watch him thrusting against Mellie.Mellie was moaning convincingly, very professional in Sophie's opinion. And John 2 was panting and grunting as he fucked her. Her own john seemed to be dozing. so this was like a private, live sex show for Sophie's eyes only.She watched with her eyes wide and a broad grin on her face as John 2 made a final deep thrust and groaned as his whole body quivered in orgasm. Mellie had her head thrown back in a marvelous simulation of coming. Sophie wondered if it was maybe genuine after all. It was wonderful to be watching this with John 1's cock still buried deep within her.But all too soon, it was over. John 2 finished coming and John 1 woke up. Both men disengaged and stood up. Embarrassed to be naked in front of each other, they started pulling on their clothes. Sophie supposed she needed to rise and dress as well, but she was feeling too relaxed. And Mellie seemed to be in no hurry.Mellie came over to where Sophie was lying, climbed up on the bed, and suddenly climbed on top of her in a 69 position. What the hell was this?Sophie had never in her life really seen a pussy. She'd examined her own with the safe distance provided by a mirror, but that was it. Now Mellie's pussy was right above her face, shaved smooth, shiny with wetness, and the lips still slightly parted from the recent plowing by John 2's cock.It was not a sight she was really prepared for, and then Mellie sat down right on Sophie's head, pressing her used pussy hard against her face and grinding. Sophie had to breathe through her mouth when her nose slipped into friend's entrance.And then Mellie's tongue and at least two fingers were in Sophie's own pussy. She gasped to realize that her friend was scooping the cum out of Sophie's cunt and licking it all up. And a warm, salty flavor informed her that Mellie was pushing out her own deposit of semen onto Sophie's lips.She hadn't agreed to this. It hadn't even been discussed. She didn't mind the taste of cum. She liked giving blowjobs and making a guy come right on her tongue. But she wasn't sure she wanted to eat cum out of a pussy. That was going just a bit far for her first time in this job.But then Mellie was getting off her and pulling Sophie up to a sitting position. Mellie made a show of licking her face, cleaning off all the cum. It was oddly erotic to have her face licked, Sophie thought. She wouldn't mind having that on a regular basis. And now that she had experienced it, a girl's tongue and fingers in her cunt hadn't been bad at all. Whores did lesbian shows for their clients sometimes, didn't they? How many women had Mellie been with, Sophie wondered.Mellie opened her mouth to let the guys see their cum on her tongue, then smiled and swallowed it down. Happy and satisfied, the boys left the room and Sophie was alone with Mellie.“You did great,” Mellie said. “Thank you, thank you, thank you. You have no idea how much I appreciate you.” She went to the hotel desk drawer and pulled out the money the guys had given her.“I charge a thousand dollars for Bareback Full Service, Cum In Pussy, and another five hundred to eat a guy's cum out of a girl's pussy. Both guys paid the price, so here's your half. Fifteen hundred for an hour's work.”Sophie took the money slowly. She had done it. She had taken money for sex. That made her a whore for real and forever. She could never again look down on strippers or porn stars or even sluts. She had fucked for cash. There was no coming back from that. And she didn't regret it.“I'm sorry,” Mellie said, “but I have to throw you out. You can share a shower with me if you'd like, but we have to make it quick. I've got another client coming in about ten minutes and then two more in quick succession. I would really appreciate it if you'd go down to the pool for a while and maybe the bar or the coffee shop. You can even go home if you'd like. But I need the room."There's a shower in the pool locker room,” Sophie said, amused at her friend's dilemma. “And I am hungry. A margarita would taste pretty good right now. I can stay gone for a few hours. I'll have my phone with me. Call me when the coast is clear.”Sophie took a deep breath, committing herself, and added, “You can call me if you need another girl too. And not just for tonight.” Then she put on her revealing, but respectable bikini, and covered it with the slutty Daisy Dukes and half-tee. With a last look at Mellie, she left the room, hoping to be called back soon.by  Cybotic for LiteroticaDisclaimer: This is a fantasy. There is no magical Australian plant that prevents STDs.

Honey Myrtle essential oil is derived from the aromatic evergreen shrub known as Melaleuca teretifolia, native to the coastal regions of Western Australia. This slender plant with silverish leaves reaches heights of up to 6 feet and is admired for its delightful fragrance, reminiscent of honey and lemon. Its crushed foliage releases this enchanting scent, while clusters of small, cream-colored flowers bloom profusely during spring and summer, attracting pollinators. Honey Myrtle essential has antimicrobial properties, particularly against fungi and viruses. It also possesses sedative qualities. The oil is known to be beneficial for respiratory and digestive issues, as well as tooth abscesses and repelling various bugs. Moreover, it has a positive impact on the mind, promoting mental clarity, concentration and stress relief. Spiritually, Honey Myrtle enhances your ability to connect psychically with objects, people and nature devas. It can be used to send positive energy to different locations. ABOUT ADAM BARRALET Adam Barralet has been observing and living in tune with nature since childhood. Growing up amongst the bushland and wildlife of the hills in Western Australia and residing in various locations around the world has presented Adam with diverse opportunities to access extensive and eclectic teachings about the secrets of Mother Earth. He has used essential oils for over 30 years and teams his experiences with his background in human biology, chemistry, psychology, health sciences and massage.   He has now established himself as an international author, presenter, educator and Wellness Advocate, adept at working with essential oils, along with crystals, animal guides, tarot, astrology and mythology.   CONNECT WITH ADAM HERE: https://linktr.ee/adambarralet   ABOUT ELIZABETH ASHLEY Elizabeth Ashley has over 20 books on sale on Amazon under her pen name The Secret Healer. The UK Director of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy and an overseas speaker for The International Federation of Aromatherapists, Elizabeth's work focuses on understanding the very earliest energetic relationships between certain plants and the human world, right up the modern-day scientific evidence of healing botanicals.   A practicing Melissa priestess, a plant and bee shamaness as well as a bee guardian, she has the unique perspective of having one foot in our three-dimensional scientific reality with the other dancing in the spiritual realms.   CONNECT WITH LIZ HERE: https://linktr.ee/thesecrethealer

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/626 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Territory  Bruce Staples, author of multiple books on fishing in the Yellowstone area, is back to take us to the East Idaho Fly Tying Expo. You'll find out what you can expect for the next one in 2025. You'll also get some of the best flies for fishing in Yellowstone Country and a little insight into Sheridan Lake and other lakes around the country. You'll also hear about some of Bruce's favorite books and the people you should follow this season. Episode Chapters with Bruce Staples on the East Idaho Fly Tying Expo Planning a large fishing event is no easy task. I've planned smaller trips and schools that have required considerable effort, and it's hard to imagine what planning a fly fishing tying expo would be like. Bruce Staples did just that and has brought back and created one of the biggest fishing expos of its kind. 2024 East Idaho Fly Tying Expo  03:18 - Bruce says that the 2024 East Idaho Fly Tying Expo was a huge success with a massive crowd and fly tyers from all over, even Florida and Ohio. They had around 40 commercial vendors and kept the same layout from 2023. 05:09 - For 2025, they plan to start prepping in September. They've signed a three-year contract with the Mountain America Center that will end in 2025. Bruce said they will likely renew because the center is a great venue. It is used for many community events, including hockey games by the Spud Kings, concerts, and basketball tournaments. Books by Bruce Staples  08:39 - Bruce first started writing in the 1990s. His first three books were done for Frank Amato Publications: Snake River Country: Flies and Waters (1991) Yellowstone Park (1996) Trout Country Flies: From Greater Yellowstone Area Masters (2002) Later Works: Flies for the Greater Yellowstone Area Fly Fishing the Greater Yellowstone Backcountry Fly Fishing West Yellowstone: A History and Guide 12:30 - Bruce shared how "Fly Fishing West Yellowstone: A History and Guide" came together. He teamed up with Bob Jacklyn, who provided valuable historical insights and photos. Craig Mathews also contributed his expertise. Check out our episode with Bob here and with Craig here! 21:05 - Bruce shared some hidden fishing spots from his "Fly Fishing the Greater Yellowstone Backcountry" book. 28:32 - Bruce discussed fishing at Eagle Ridge Ranch. The owner, Frank VanderSloot, is a prominent figure in Idaho known for founding Melaleuca, a wellness company. 34:15  Sheridan Lake is a moderate-sized lake offering good fishing. Fishing techniques include using midges, snails, leech patterns, and streamers, which are especially effective in the fall. More About The East Idaho Fly Tying Expo 38:20 - There are also workshops and demos by expert flytyers like Steven Fernandez and iconic figures like Mike Lawson. There are tying workshops, commercial vendors, and an annual banquet with a live auction. 48:31 - Bruce talks about the exciting plans for the 2025 event. The website will soon have info on vendors and activities starting in February. Many participants from 2024 will return because it was a success. Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/626  

What You Will Learn:In the previous show, I provided a brief overview on how popular tea tree oil is, its versatile uses, and a potential regulation that could impact our access to it. Now, it's time to elaborate on its benefits and appealing characteristics.So, in this episode, I provide a general synthesis of tea tree oil's properties, history, and studies on its uses, safety, and applications. An introduction and review of the previous episode about tea tree oil (0 min) An overview of Melaleuca and tea tree oil including its family, species, and where it is endemic (1 min) The active component found in standardized tea tree oil that is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory (3 min) A fun fact about how tea tree oil was named (3 min 30 sec) Historical uses of tea tree (4 min)  How tea tree oil was used during WWII by the Australians and why its use came out of favor (6 minutes) An overview of conditions that tea tree oil may benefit and why it is helpful (6 min 30 sec -9 min) Uses and applications of tea tree oil based on scientific studies and practical applications (9 min 30 sec) How essential oils affect the microbiome and how this relates to oral disinfectant rinses with them in it (16 min)  A natural, all-purpose cleaner recipe using tea tree oil (17 min) Using tea tree oil for mold in the environment and what diffusers NOT to use in moldy conditions (19 min 30 sec)  The emerging evidence for tea tree oil for psoriasis (20 min) Is tea tree oil effective against scabies and head lice? (21 min) A wrap up on the many properties of tea tree oil that make it so popular (23 min) Closing remarks (24 min) Resources From the Show:  Melaleuca (New World Encyclopedia, contains an overview and references) 14 Everyday Uses for Tea Tree Oil (Healthline, contains an overview and references to studies) Top Tea Tree Oil Uses and Benefits (Dr. Axe, contains links to studies discussed) Why I Still Love Tea Tree Oil but Am Very Happy to Meet the “Other” Melaleuca (ericifolia) Essential Oil on the Block  (My referenced Blog) Why Melaleuca ericifolia Essential Oil Deserves to Share the Spotlight with Tea Tree Oil (My referenced blog) Additional Resources on Tea Tree Oil Tea Tree Essential Oil Benefits: Fights Infections, Kills Mold & More! (Natural Living Family, Dr. Z) How Does Tea Tree Oil Help the Skin? (Healthline) What is Tea Tree essential oil used for? (Tisserand Aromatherapy) Tea Tree Oil as a Treatment for Oral Fungal Infection: New Research Alert (Tisserand Institute) Tea tree oil quality and constituents (Tisserand Institute) Soothing Seasonal Allergies Naturally with Essential Oils (The School for Aromatic Studies) Previous Episodes Mentioned on the Show: Ep. 418: The Many Wonders of Tea Tree Oil & The Backlash of Its Success Ep. 412: Five Cool Ways Essential Oils Can Holistically Support Hormone Health Ep. 408: 5 Important Things to Know About Essential Oils: Lessons Learned from Top Experts in Aromatherapy and Integrative Medicine Ep. 406: Natural Ways to Optimize Hormones and Sexual Health with Functional Medicine and Essential Oils Ep. 402 How Essential Oils Can Help You Heal from Mold-Related Illness Ep. 394: Essential Oils and the Microbiome, Do They Harm or Hurt Our Gut Bugs? Links to Learn More About My Offerings and Education on Essential Oils: My Essential Oils Community Membership My Resource Page My CEU Course for Practitioners on the Clinical Use of Essential Oils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What You Will Learn: In the previous show, I provided a brief overview on how popular tea tree oil is, its versatile uses, and a potential regulation that could impact our access to it. Now, it's time to elaborate on its benefits and appealing characteristics. So, in this episode, I provide a general synthesis of tea tree oil's properties, history, and studies on its uses, safety, and applications. An introduction and review of the previous episode about tea tree oil (0 min) An overview of Melaleuca and tea tree oil including its family, species, and where it is endemic (1 min) The active component found in standardized tea tree oil that is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory (3 min) A fun fact about how tea tree oil was named (3 min 30 sec) Historical uses of tea tree (4 min)  How tea tree oil was used during WWII by the Australians and why its use came out of favor (6 minutes) An overview of conditions that tea tree oil may benefit and why it is helpful (6 min 30 sec -9 min) Uses and applications of tea tree oil based on scientific studies and practical applications (9 min 30 sec) How essential oils affect the microbiome and how this relates to oral disinfectant rinses with them in it (16 min)  A natural, all-purpose cleaner recipe using tea tree oil (17 min) Using tea tree oil for mold in the environment and what diffusers NOT to use in moldy conditions (19 min 30 sec)  The emerging evidence for tea tree oil for psoriasis (20 min) Is tea tree oil effective against scabies and head lice? (21 min) A wrap up on the many properties of tea tree oil that make it so popular (23 min) Closing remarks (24 min) Resources From the Show:  Melaleuca (New World Encyclopedia, contains an overview and references) 14 Everyday Uses for Tea Tree Oil (Healthline, contains an overview and references to studies) Top Tea Tree Oil Uses and Benefits (Dr. Axe, contains links to studies discussed) Why I Still Love Tea Tree Oil but Am Very Happy to Meet the “Other” Melaleuca (ericifolia) Essential Oil on the Block  (My referenced Blog) Why Melaleuca ericifolia Essential Oil Deserves to Share the Spotlight with Tea Tree Oil (My referenced blog) Additional Resources on Tea Tree Oil Tea Tree Essential Oil Benefits: Fights Infections, Kills Mold & More! (Natural Living Family, Dr. Z) How Does Tea Tree Oil Help the Skin? (Healthline) What is Tea Tree essential oil used for? (Tisserand Aromatherapy) Tea Tree Oil as a Treatment for Oral Fungal Infection: New Research Alert (Tisserand Institute) Tea tree oil quality and constituents (Tisserand Institute) Soothing Seasonal Allergies Naturally with Essential Oils (The School for Aromatic Studies) Previous Episodes Mentioned on the Show: Ep. 418: The Many Wonders of Tea Tree Oil & The Backlash of Its Success Ep. 412: Five Cool Ways Essential Oils Can Holistically Support Hormone Health Ep. 408: 5 Important Things to Know About Essential Oils: Lessons Learned from Top Experts in Aromatherapy and Integrative Medicine Ep. 406: Natural Ways to Optimize Hormones and Sexual Health with Functional Medicine and Essential Oils Ep. 402 How Essential Oils Can Help You Heal from Mold-Related Illness Ep. 394: Essential Oils and the Microbiome, Do They Harm or Hurt Our Gut Bugs? Links to Learn More About My Offerings and Education on Essential Oils: My Essential Oils Community Membership My Resource Page My CEU Course for Practitioners on the Clinical Use of Essential Oils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What You Will Learn:In this episode, I discuss why tea tree oil is so popular. I also explain the latest regulatory scare surrounding this favored oil. For perspective, I then provide you with an overview of the literature and how it has been historically viewed by several skilled and esteemed aromatherapists. These points are important to understand because the latest attempt to classify it as dangerous could decrease our ability to access it. Below is an overview of some of the major points discussed in the show as well as all the references.  Why tea tree oil is so popular and in demand (1 min) The sustainability concern of tea tree oil (2 min) Why we need to be aware of the latest regulatory controversy about tea tree oil (3 min) A background on why tea tree oil was flagged as a safety concern (4 min) The issues related to study methods for assessing essential oil safety in rats vs. humans (5 min) How fennel oil's safety scare was comparable to the one being discussed about tea tree oil (6 min) The potential escalation of the safety warnings about tea tree and how this could impact our ability to access tea tree oil (7.30 min) Who is banning together to help keep tea tree oil safe and accessible (8 min) The other safety issue tea tree has been in the spotlight for (9 min) Should tea tree oil be refrigerated? (11 min) What quality factors to be aware of when assessing the safety of tea tree essential oil (13 min) What a review study of 46 human trials concluded regarding what tea tree oil is effective for and its safety (14 min) How esteemed aromatherapists view the safety of tea tree oil (15 min) Using essential oils responsibly (19 min) Closing thoughts (20 min) Resources From the Show: Tea Tree Market Report and Press Release(TechSci Research Report) ‘We've got this': Challenge against tea tree oil regulation is ‘under control' – ATTIA President (Cosmetics Designs, Asia) Australian Tea Tree Association Australian Tea Tree Association website Tea Tree Oxidation and Safety (Tisserand Institute) Tea tree oil quality and constituents (Tisserand Institute) A Review of the “Estrogenic” Essential Oils: Fennel Oil Part I The Continuation of the Lavender-Tea Tree-Hormone Controversy: In Defense of Essential Oils Synergy and Nature's Wisdom (Reference on safety and links to studies) Kairey L, Agnew T, Bowles EJ, Barkla BJ, Wardle J, Lauche R. Efficacy and safety of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil for human health-A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Front Pharmacol. 2023 Mar 24;14:1116077.  Soothing Seasonal Allergies Naturally with Essential Oils (The School for Aromatic Studies) Safety and Essential Oil Therapy: The Basics by Jade Shutes (Tea Tree Listed in Category 1, mild oil, likely not toxic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What You Will Learn: In this episode, I discuss why tea tree oil is so popular. I also explain the latest regulatory scare surrounding this favored oil. For perspective, I then provide you with an overview of the literature and how it has been historically viewed by several skilled and esteemed aromatherapists. These points are important to understand because the latest attempt to classify it as dangerous could decrease our ability to access it.  Below is an overview of some of the major points discussed in the show as well as all the references.  Why tea tree oil is so popular and in demand (1 min) The sustainability concern of tea tree oil (2 min) Why we need to be aware of the latest regulatory controversy about tea tree oil (3 min) A background on why tea tree oil was flagged as a safety concern (4 min) The issues related to study methods for assessing essential oil safety in rats vs. humans (5 min) How fennel oil's safety scare was comparable to the one being discussed about tea tree oil (6 min) The potential escalation of the safety warnings about tea tree and how this could impact our ability to access tea tree oil (7.30 min) Who is banning together to help keep tea tree oil safe and accessible (8 min) The other safety issue tea tree has been in the spotlight for (9 min) Should tea tree oil be refrigerated? (11 min) What quality factors to be aware of when assessing the safety of tea tree essential oil (13 min) What a review study of 46 human trials concluded regarding what tea tree oil is effective for and its safety (14 min) How esteemed aromatherapists view the safety of tea tree oil (15 min) Using essential oils responsibly (19 min) Closing thoughts (20 min)  Resources From the Show: Tea Tree Market Report and Press Release(TechSci Research Report) ‘We've got this': Challenge against tea tree oil regulation is ‘under control' – ATTIA President (Cosmetics Designs, Asia) Australian Tea Tree Association Australian Tea Tree Association website Tea Tree Oxidation and Safety (Tisserand Institute) Tea tree oil quality and constituents (Tisserand Institute) A Review of the “Estrogenic” Essential Oils: Fennel Oil Part I The Continuation of the Lavender-Tea Tree-Hormone Controversy: In Defense of Essential Oils Synergy and Nature's Wisdom (Reference on safety and links to studies) Kairey L, Agnew T, Bowles EJ, Barkla BJ, Wardle J, Lauche R. Efficacy and safety of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil for human health-A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Front Pharmacol. 2023 Mar 24;14:1116077.  Soothing Seasonal Allergies Naturally with Essential Oils (The School for Aromatic Studies) Safety and Essential Oil Therapy: The Basics by Jade Shutes (Tea Tree Listed in Category 1, mild oil, likely not toxic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad goes back on his spring training cautions to Tom and admits he was right about this team being less than ideal after their 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers yesterday. Tom tells Judd about his allergy to Melaleuca trees and how it's impacted his voice, and other reminisce about the "Pennies for Pitchers" bit from the old show. - KSTP's Chris Egert joins and talks about how a lot of eclipse enthusiasts in Minnesota were let down yesterday with the overcast clouds that basically blocked the entire event, how the media can run with a narrative and sometimes "ruin" an event for some, and the bright future of Caitlin Clark in the WNBA now that her NCAA career has come to a close. - Kristyn Burtt fills the crew in on Disney toying with the notion of potentially selling ESPN because of the lower ratings among other setbacks although not entirely likely. Hears about Tom's battle with trees, and fills the crew in on her early viewing of the new film "Civil War" that follows Kirsten Dunst as a photojournalist who is travelling through the civil war happening in this alternate reality version of the United States. Plus info on why you may notice a lack in new streaming releases in the near future. Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-9:30AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad goes back on his spring training cautions to Tom and admits he was right about this team being less than ideal after their 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers yesterday. Tom tells Judd about his allergy to Melaleuca trees and how it's impacted his voice, and other reminisce about the "Pennies for Pitchers" bit from the old show.- KSTP's Chris Egert joins and talks about how a lot of eclipse enthusiasts in Minnesota were let down yesterday with the overcast clouds that basically blocked the entire event, how the media can run with a narrative and sometimes "ruin" an event for some, and the bright future of Caitlin Clark in the WNBA now that her NCAA career has come to a close.- Kristyn Burtt fills the crew in on Disney toying with the notion of potentially selling ESPN because of the lower ratings among other setbacks although not entirely likely. Hears about Tom's battle with trees, and fills the crew in on her early viewing of the new film "Civil War" that follows Kirsten Dunst as a photojournalist who is travelling through the civil war happening in this alternate reality version of the United States. Plus info on why you may notice a lack in new streaming releases in the near future.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-9:30AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

澳洲茶樹（Melaleuca ） 是澳洲原生植物，又稱互葉白千層，是澳洲本土特有的桃金孃科千層樹屬的一種喬木或灌木。分佈於昆東南部、北海岸和新州北部海岸及鄰近地區。澳洲茶樹沿溪流和沼澤地生長，其植株葉片細長呈線形，葉可用於提煉茶樹油，而茶樹是目前提煉精油的熱門樹種。茶樹油不止護膚，還可用作居家清潔、除臭、驅趕蚊蟲、淨化空氣等。詳情請收聽今集蔡苡雯和蔡浩權老師主持的【園藝趣談】。

 Today on  Life after Kids, we're discussing the practical uses for essential oils in the fall and holiday season.  We highlight our favorite scents to diffuse in lieu of candles, discuss the best oils for immune system support, and touch on essential oils for keeping your home clean and disinfected.  Plus, we discuss our favorite oils for stress relief.  Key Takeaways:Essential oils are concentrated extractions from plants and have both pleasant scents and health benefits.Commercial candles and fragrances often contain harmful chemicals, so it's important to use natural scents in the home.Some favorite scents for diffusing include thieves, peppermint, eucalyptus, and cedarwood.Essential oils can also be used for cleaning and disinfectingEssential oils create ambiance in our home, help solve a variety of bodily issues, and provide stress relief without leaving any toxins behind.  Learn more by listening to this week's episode of Life after Kids in its entirety.CLICK HERE for our favorite Essential Oils! Timestamp Summary  0:00:30  | Essential oils have practical health applications | 0:01:24  | Essential oils can be used for home fragrance | 0:01:39  | Essential oils can support the immune system | 0:02:41  | Essential oils can help manage stress | 0:03:30  | Explanation of what essential oils are | 0:04:09  | Importance of natural remedies and plant medicine | 0:05:27  | Discussion about the Amazon rainforest and its healing plants | 0:07:39  | Nature's power and the need to work with it | 0:08:51  | Cautions about the toxicity of candles and synthetic fragrances | [0:10:57]  | Creating a stress-relieving atmosphere with scents in your home | [0:14:19]  | Favorite scents to diffuse: Thieves, Peppermint, Orange, Bergamot | [0:15:35]  | Peppermint can help with nausea and headaches | [0:16:21]  | Grapefruit and vanilla scents are attractive to men | [0:17:40]  | Citrus scents like orange are mood boosters | [0:19:07]  | Eucalyptus and lime are favorite scents for diffusion | [0:20:56]  | Plant Therapy blends take the guesswork out of blending. | [0:22:09]  | Essential oils like Calming the Child can help with anxiety. | [0:23:32]  | Cedarwood and sandalwood are grounding oils for stress management.| [0:27:38]  | Clary sage can be used for hormone support and cramps. | [0:29:35]  | Essential oils can support the immune system. | [0:30:43]  | Thieves and oregano oil are recommended for immune support.| [0:32:33  | Use oregano oil for short periods of time.  0:33:47  | Eucalyptus, peppermint, and Melaleuca for congestion and sinus issues. | 0:34:46  | Melaleuca (tea tree oil) is antimicrobial and versatile. | 0:35:45  | Plant Therapy's deodorizing blend is great for eliminating odors. | 0:36:10  | Not all essential oils are safe to use topically. | 0:36:30  | Essential oils can help with stress, immune support, and sleep. | 0:36:57  | Frankincense is a powerful oil for headaches and concentration. use AFTERKIDS15! for 15% off your purchase at www.ryzesuperfoods.com Enjoy the show, and we hope you learn a little bit more about living a fulfilling, vibrant, and meaningful Life after Kids! If you like what you hear please rate and review the podcast, hit subscribe, and pass it along to a friend. Making tomorrow even better than today, Dr. Brooke and Dr. Lynne PS... Don't forget to follow us! Instagram Facebook Tik Tok

It's fall! And that means seasonal allergies, and all the congestion and sniffing! In today's episode, I cover the difference between seasonal allergies, and “true allergies,” how an herbal approach differs from over-the-counter antihistamines, and one of my favorite controversial topics: goldenrod is actually good for you! Other herbs discussed today include ragweed, chamomile, lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, licorice, milk thistle, Melaleuca, Rhodiola, bugleweed, coltsfoot, plantain, Mullein, dandelion, self heal, nettle, red clover, ground ivy, wild cherry, and peach. For more information on working with an herbalist to help you create a wellness plan, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com or email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com.com. Thank you for listening, and have a great week!

The Nightly Rant: Unmasking the Soulless Vultures of MLMWelcome to The Nightly Rant with your hosts, Mike and Torya. In this episode, we delve into the world of multi-level marketing (MLM) and the soulless vultures that prey on unsuspecting individuals. Brace yourself for a sarcastic and insightful exploration of this notorious industry.Introduction: The Perennial Season of Crazy PeopleMike and Torya kick off the show by acknowledging the prevalence of crazy people in society. They humorously note that while election time in the United States may be the peak season for craziness, crazy people seem to be a constant presence in our lives. This sets the stage for their discussion on MLMs, which they aptly describe as "soulless vultures."The Melaleuca Flashback: A Scam by Any Other NameTorya shares her encounter with a Facebook post promoting an opportunity for stay-at-home moms and dads to set up shopping accounts for people. Immediately, she is reminded of her traumatic experience with Melaleuca, an MLM company that disguised itself as a legitimate business opportunity. Mike chimes in, recalling how they were assured that it wasn't MLM, only to discover that they were being roped into a pyramid scheme.The MLM Scam ResurfacesTorya's skepticism leads her to comment on the Facebook post, asking if it's another Melaleuca scam. The poster denies the association and attempts to defend the opportunity. Undeterred, Torya stands her ground, expressing her disdain for MLMs and their deceptive tactics. The conversation escalates as other MLM representatives jump in, aggressively promoting their own "opportunities."The MLM Messenger: A Lesson in IgnoranceTo Torya's surprise, she receives a direct message from the original poster, who seems oblivious to the fact that Torya had openly criticized MLMs. The conversation takes a comical turn as Torya sarcastically asks if the messenger's head is made of sand. The messenger's response, claiming that Torya is not serious, only serves to highlight the absurdity of the situation.The Facebook Strikes BackTorya exercises caution in her response, mindful of the potential consequences of her words. She manages to convey her disdain for the MLM opportunity without violating Facebook's terms of service. However, the messenger takes offense and promptly blocks Torya. This incident serves as a reminder of the limitations imposed by social media platforms and the need to tread carefully when expressing opinions.The Las Vegas Rental Scam: A Tale of DeceptionTorya shares another encounter, this time in a local Las Vegas group. She stumbles upon a post advertising a five-bedroom house for rent in Summerlin, a prestigious neighborhood. Suspicious of the unbelievably low price, Torya investigates further and discovers that the post is a scam. The scammer had used a distribution engine to spread the fake listing across multiple platforms, preying on unsuspecting individuals.The Implications of MLMs and ScamsMike reflects on his personal experience with MLMs, acknowledging that while some people have made money through these ventures, the majority end up losing more than they gain. He highlights the deceptive practices employed by MLMs, such as exaggerating the potential earnings and downplaying the risks involved. The allure of quick wealth often blinds individuals to the reality of MLMs, leading them down a path of financial ruin.The Power of Gut InstinctTorya interjects, emphasizing the importance of following one's gut instinct when it comes to MLMs and scams. She regrets not trusting her instincts earlier and falling victim to the Melaleuca scam. Mike echoes her sentiment, acknowledging that their experience with MLMs taught them the value of skepticism and critical thinking. They encourage listeners to trust their instincts and be wary of any opportunity that seems too good to be true.The MLM Paradox: Success Stories vs. ExploitationMike acknowledges that there are individuals who have achieved success in MLMs, but he questions the ethics of profiting from a system that relies on the exploitation of others. He draws a parallel between MLMs and the infamous "water filter" scheme he was once involved in, where he made a significant profit within a short period. While the products may be of good quality, the underlying structure of MLMs raises ethical concerns.The Rise of Genuine AlternativesTorya shares her positive experiences with companies like Avon and Meyers, which offer legitimate business opportunities without resorting to MLM tactics. She emphasizes the importance of transparency and honesty in business, highlighting how these companies have managed to thrive without resorting to deceptive practices. Mike agrees, noting that there are legitimate ways to make money without preying on others.Conclusion: A Call to Reject MLMsIn conclusion, Mike and Torya urge listeners to be vigilant and skeptical when approached with MLM opportunities. They emphasize the need to trust one's instincts and thoroughly research any business venture before getting involved. MLMs may promise quick wealth, but the risks far outweigh the rewards. By rejecting MLMs and supporting genuine alternatives, individuals can protect themselves from falling victim to soulless vultures.Future Outlook: A Shift Towards Ethical Business PracticesAs society becomes more aware of the deceptive nature of MLMs, there is hope for a shift towards ethical business practices. By supporting companies that prioritize transparency, honesty, and fair compensation, individuals can contribute to a more sustainable and equitable economy. The rise of social media and online platforms has also empowered consumers to share their experiences and expose scams, further deterring potential victims.In this thought-provoking episode of The Nightly Rant, Mike and Torya shed light on the dark underbelly of MLMs and the soulless vultures that perpetuate these schemes. Through their sarcastic banter and personal anecdotes, they highlight the need for skepticism, critical thinking, and ethical business practices. By rejecting MLMs and supporting genuine alternatives, individuals can protect themselves from financial exploitation and contribute to a more honest and equitable society.

DIY Beauty Hacks. There are so many DIY skin and DIY beauty hacks that we can do that are beneficial to our skin and health. Licensed Esthetician Lindsey and Ashley share these DIY hacks that are pretty simple yet give powerful results. We also share two DIY Beauty Hacks that are a major Fail! We tried it and nope! Funny story! We share a clean perfume company that smells so good! Join lapree beauty, our esthetician skincare membership.   Beauty Smiles, Lindsey and Ashley   Links and Resources: 17 Volt Lips - use this after sugar scrub to lips Lip Plumper - another option to use after lip sugar scrub - code lapreebeauty15 for 15% off Ourself Lip Volume -  Clean Perfume -  discount is LAPREEBEAUTY for 10% off Miracle Cream -  ½ c. fractionated coconut oil, the reason for fractionated is it's a lighter texture, so absorbed into the skin easily, without leaving a greasy film. 15 drops of Melaleuca oil (fancy for tea tree oil), lavender, and Frankincense, mix it up! Mario Badescu Dupe -  2 parts tea tree oil or astringent,1 part water, Calamine lotion,2-3 inch container Droplette Device - lapreebeauty20 for discount Retinoids Droplette Capsules Retinoid Cream Retinol drops option  Retinoid option Hair Serum- Discount code is lapreebeauty for 20% off!   Clean Perfume Disclaimer: All media and platforms are not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Content provided by our platform is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on our platform should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. The statements made about specific products throughout our platform are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.   Lindsey Holder| Spa Skin and Beauty| lapree beauty participates in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate programs.  If you choose to use a link, then we will receive a commission.  We believe in sharing products that have worked for us and products we use and love.  

Listen to the TWiM Sisters' discussion on the female experience with garments by Become a TWiM Patron. This Week's Hosts: TWiM Sisters Link: Mailbag: MATT It's been a while since we recorded, and we did have some comments in the mailbag - there is one in particular we'd like to address quickly -  Some listeners disagreed with calling a death a little deal, I apologized offline for any pain we caused. MELISSA Should we give ourselves a name? What should we call ourselves? ChatGPT suggests, “The Beloved Brothers and Sisters” or “TWIM: Marvelous Siblings” Quick Clips: MATT (TEMPLES) St. George temple open house / Feather River California temple open house (more) / Saratoga Springs temple dedicated MELISSA A typical day in the life of an apostle MATT South Korea Supreme Court Justice is LDS MELISSA President Oaks turns 91 MATT Elder Soares speaks to missionaries in Brazil and speaks at Brazil conference MELISSA Church donates $44 million to end hunger Food donations in 6 countries MATT New study estimates that 1.4 million people attend LDS church services each week. That is about 20% of US church members. Famous Mormons: (MATT) Which 1980s/1990s child TV star is a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Jason Bateman Ricky Schroeder Kirk Cameron Big/Little/No Deal: MELISSA What President Freeman wishes for the Young Women of the Church MATT Supreme Court's neutral stance on religion creates more chaos than clarity MELISSA Researchers studying intersection between LGBT+, Mental Health, & Religion MATT The holiest places in the world MELISSA Man faces felony charges after stealing chicken nuggets from LDS church MATT Did Joseph Smith plagiarize the Sermon on the Mount? MELISSA What happens to your church digital information when you die? TWIM TAKES (MELISSA) Should I send my child to church with a cellphone? (Related article) Can we talk about Lori Vallow Daybell statements? TWIM sisters did this, but we would have a different take. Mormons Doing Goodly: (MATT) Frank Vandersloot and Melaleuca fund the largest firework show west of the Mississippi. This Week in Mormon History: (MATT) 35 years ago today - 1988 Mid-August 100 millionth endowment performed for the dead. 50 years ago today - Aug 15, 1973 From Leonard Arrington Elder Anderson came into my office for a few minutes this morning. He said that President [Heber J.] Grant told him that Joseph F. Smith told President Grant about an informal, friendly conversation he had in Independence with Joseph Smith III [RLDS President]. Joseph Smith III leaned over to President Smith and said, "You know, I wish I knew for sure which one of us is right," and President Joseph F. replied, "I thank the Lord that I do know which one is right." 85 years ago today - Aug 14, 1938 The first Deseret Industries store opens with its dual purposes of providing low-cost used items as well as employment for disabled and elderly persons. Orson H. Hewlett patterns this after Goodwill Industries.

The indigenous Bundjalung people of eastern Australia have long used Tea Tree as a traditional medicine for many years in a variety of ways, including inhaling the oil from the crushed leaves, rubbing leaves on their skin and brewing an infusion of the leaves to make a tea. The latter use is why Captain Cook named the plant the tea tree. One of the areas where tea tree grows in abundance today is called Bungawalbyn, which translates to mean ‘healing ground.' This captures the essence of this plant, which gifts you her essential oil when the leaves are steam-distilled. Today, Tea Tree, the most famous member of the Melaleuca family, is an Australian favourite due to its cleansing and cleaning properties. Register for the August Masterclass and learn more about Palo Santo, Tea Tree, Galbanum and Neroli here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/687865272547 Use the Promo Code: FELLOWSHIP ABOUT ADAM BARRALET Adam Barralet has been observing and living in tune with nature since childhood. Growing up amongst the bushland and wildlife of the hills in Western Australia and residing in various locations around the world has presented Adam with diverse opportunities to access extensive and eclectic teachings about the secrets of Mother Earth. He has used essential oils for over 30 years and teams his experiences with his background in human biology, chemistry, psychology, health sciences and massage. He has now established himself as an international author, presenter, educator and Wellness Advocate, adept at working with essential oils, along with crystals, animal guides, tarot, astrology and mythology. CONNECT WITH ADAM HERE: https://linktr.ee/adambarralet ABOUT ELIZABETH ASHLEY Elizabeth Ashley has over 20 books on sale on Amazon under her pen name The Secret Healer. The UK Director of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy and an overseas speaker for The International Federation of Aromatherapists, Elizabeth's work focuses on understanding the very earliest energetic relationships between certain plants and the human world, right up the modern-day scientific evidence of healing botanicals. A practicing Melissa priestess, a plant and bee shamaness as well as a bee guardian, she has the unique perspective of having one foot in our three-dimensional scientific reality with the other dancing in the spiritual realms. CONNECT WITH LIZ HERE: https://linktr.ee/thesecrethealer

We talk about toxic work places and when to quit your job, and then Barbara unlocks the mysteries of melaleuca, tea tree, and eucalyptus.  

Holly Draper is a true expert in the field of aromatherapy and essential oils. In this episode, we dive into the basics that everyone should know about how to properly use essential oils safely and with success. You will learn what essential oils and aromatherapy are, how to use them topically, with diffusers, nebulizers, and many other applications. You will also discover what makes a premium essential oil, why organic matters, and why you must be careful when using them with children and pets. You will also be directed to additional resources for a deeper look at how these amazing oils can be used. If you have ever wondered about essential oils but haven't tried them, or if you are a seasoned user, you will learn so much from this episode!  Products:  Purify Essential OilsPurify Carrier OilAtomizing DiffuserAdditional Information:  Essential Oils Videos by Holly Draper, Certified Clinical AromatherapistPurify Wellness CenterVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalityradio and @vitalitynutritionbountiful on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Please also join us on the Dearly Discarded Podcast with Jared St. Clair.Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

Learn how America, which fought for independence from England, quickly embraced Britain's corrupt power model, motivated by the same goals that proponents of the One World Government have.   SHOW NOTES CONNECT WITH TODAY'S GUEST: Dr. Scott Young Dr. Scott Young, is another who has unique insights based on his personal, extensive study of the Bible and many other world events. Dr. Scott Young's career started with the desire to be a teacher but (in his words) morphed into getting his doctorate in Audiology. He also earned Bachelor's degree in English, a minor in Deaf Education, and a Master's degree in Audiology. His passion as an educator returned through teaching in churches and conferences on End Times events, apologetics, and the death and resurrection of Jesus from a medical viewpoint. With his interest in World War II and End Times events described in the Bible, he has diligently researched and written fiction and nonfiction, with more than 17 books now available on his website. Dr. Young is considered a NESARA expert and speaks at national conferences. Dr. Scott's web sites and more are available in the Show Notes. https://drscottyoung.com/  and  https://youtube.com/@DrScottYoung and  https://t.me/DrScottNESARA   LINKS FROM SHOW CONTENT:Watch Pam's Book Trailer at: Book Trailer link in the Show Notes and I'm sure you'll want to get all my books. https://youtu.be/dJvV5k4DhL0 Read Alex Newman's Article “Follow the Rothschild, Soros and Rockefeller Money” at: https://www.thefreelibrary.com/DEEP+STATE%3A+Follow+the+Rothschild%2C+Soros%2C+and+Rockefeller+Money.-a0524180553 Previous interviews with Dr. Scott Young: https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/faithtoliveby/327fb9f4-c464-43c3-9143-e29d2478e6b1/NESARA%2C-the-Deep-State%2C-and-the-End-Times  and  https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/faithtoliveby/7ee93348-4bde-4110-8fec-21feeb342147/NESARA%2C-the-Deep-State%2C-and-the-End-Times---Part-2 Official Illuminati web site: https://officialiluminati.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwsIejBhDOARIsANYqkD0WZB5Qv3XgjGIHTFfyJ-co2JyDlHd1352zTtrKcaNUEOjvDhsX0-saAvbOEALw_wcB Secret Societies in America: https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/25118819.pdf The Federal Reserve in a Single Sentence – 31 Part A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB6u1xY78nw World Corporation Monopoly Video: https://stopworldcontrol.com/monopoly/?inf_contact_key=a1b393c0c50beabaf88b9d05aa0b4af9680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 World Corporation Monopoly Video: https://stopworldcontrol.com/monopoly/?inf_contact_key=a1b393c0c50beabaf88b9d05aa0b4af9680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Learn more about Melaleuca products through the Operation Tomahawk program: https://www.tomahawkswitch.com Alex Newman book: Deep State: The Invisible Government Behind the Scenes. https://amzn.to/3V7VjW1  To get a paperback please email: FaithToLiveBy@PamelaChristianinistries.com Senator is Cheap-Bribes and Greed Run our Nation”: https://stopworldcontrol.com/recruiter/?inf_contact_key=1abd2f822a16b254275e530b5a326efc680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 “How the Federal Reserve Works and Who Really Owns it.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y0I-vVLBVQ The Federal Reserve in a Single Sentence – 31 Part A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB6u1xY78nw  Jekyll Island Federal Reserve Bank – Part B https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY1HvliSEIs The Federal Reserve Act 1913 – Part C https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE-ZbIQ_cSg    FOR FURTHER STUDY:Alexander Hamilton and America's First National Bank: https://www.federalreservehistory.org/essays/first-bank-of-the-us World's Largest Banks https://bankbonus.com/best/largest-banks-in-the-us/  and https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilymason/2023/06/08/the-worlds-largest-banks-2023-jpmorgan-chase-takes-top-spot-overall-as-five-banks-crack-top-ten-of-forbes-global-2000/?sh=24d145f17d0a Banking Corruption: https://www.wnyc.org/story/tracking-down-most-corrupt-bank-world/ Global Banks Serving Oligarchs, Criminals and Terrorists: https://www.icij.org/investigations/fincen-files/global-banks-defy-u-s-crackdowns-by-serving-oligarchs-criminals-and-terrorists/ Corruption of Credit Suisse Bank: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2022/feb/20/credit-suisse-secrets-leak-unmasks-criminals-fraudsters-corrupt-politicians Watch Pam's presentation at the ReAwaken America Tour in Tennessee: https://rumble.com/v272azs-the-great-reset-versus-the-great-reawakening-pamela-christian-.html To have a real good understanding of how the world got to where it is today, read Alex Newman's book Deep State: The Invisible Government Behind the Scenes. https://amzn.to/3V7VjW1   ACTION STEPS:Get Julie Green's Marching Orders/ Action Items and Decrees and Declarations for His People: https://www.jgminternational.org/blog   BONUS:Bush, 9-1-1 the CIA and Secret Societies, which further confirms what Alex shares in his book about the very deep tentacles of the Deep State and how they've been hiding in plain sight for so long.  https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1651650776408948736.html Clay Clark's ReAwaken America Tour - use this link and enter FTLB promo code to get a 10% discount:  https://timetofreeamerica.com/ The Plan to Save the World: https://rumble.com/v23gzmq-the-plan-to-save-the-world-may-the-almighty-protect-and-guide-us-all.html   SUPPORT: If you've been blessed by my podcasts, please show your support. 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Let's muse today on trying to escape the clutches of coporatized consumerist culture and live lives on a human scale. Farmhouse Fabrics Barnyard KnitsBe cautious of local cleaning products. Lots of people sell "homemade laundry detergent," that's basically grated soap with a couple other ingredients. Soaps are a bad idea in modern washing machines. There is a fundamental difference between "soap" and "detergent." For the longevity of your washer, stick with detergents. And I don't know of any that aren't made by some flavor of mega-corp or some sort of multi-level marketing scheme (Amway or Melaleuca). I do like Le Blanc laundry detergent and linen water. (I'm weird. I also have an unhealthy obsession with household linens). They're pricey, but they are a joy to use. If you're just modifying your practices for a month - you could do worse than just indulging in one bottle.My favorite family-owned source for makeup and skin care is Toups and Co. Organics

A former Unearthed High finalist drops back in with new music and DRH chats to Yb., the brainy indie artist who you'll fall for if you like Steve Lacy, King Krule, Stevan and more. Featuring Melaleuca, Maina Doe, Yb., Divers & Kitschen Boy and Raymoundouu

A former Unearthed High finalist drops back in with new music and DRH chats to Yb., the brainy indie artist who you'll fall for if you like Steve Lacy, King Krule, Stevan and more. Featuring Melaleuca, Maina Doe, Yb., Divers & Kitschen Boy and Raymoundouu

A former Unearthed High finalist drops back in with new music and DRH chats to Yb., the brainy indie artist who you'll fall for if you like Steve Lacy, King Krule, Stevan and more. Featuring Melaleuca, Maina Doe, Yb., Divers & Kitschen Boy and Raymoundouu

Hey Hey! Today's topic is going to dive into something almost all American's consume. COFFEE! Yum. This is the 2nd most popular beverage after water. If you aren't a coffee drinker that is ok, this episode is still super informative and you could learn a thing or two to share with all your coffee lovers.  I chose to do this episode bc it really does matter the coffee you are consuming on a regular basis. I hope that with the information you learn today, it would prompt you to re-consider what you are drinking.  The BIGGEST takeaways for you are to know how conventional and organic coffees are grown differently and why do avoid drinking "flavored" coffees on a regular basis (I completely forgot to mention the natural flavors so be sure you listen all the way to the end where I remembered to talk about it before I ended the episode) You are here because you want to better your health an well-being for the long-run. It's episodes like these that can inform you on things you didn't know so you can make a more informed choice going forward. I know this will be informative and helpful so you can begin sipping on a more rich and cleaner cup of coffee. Cheers! -Gabby    Link to a site with some great info on sustainable coffees brands HERE ALSO, happy to share more with you about the ones we buy from our wellness shopping club, Melaleuca. Mountain Cabin Coffee is delish! Just shoot me a message or email.    If you liked this podcast and found value here today it would mean a lot if you would hit subscribe and if you scroll down on my show you can leave a rating and review which would mean SO much and help more and more people find this podcast.    Email me with topic ideas at gabby.flater@getrootedinhealth.com   Facebook - Gabriella Flater Rooted In Health Facebook Community  Instagram - @gabby.getrootedinhealth Show Instagram - @getrootedinhealthpodcast Website - Rooted In Health, LLC Email - gabby.flater@getrootedinhealth.com  

Today we are chatting with our guest, Heidi Limpert, about overcoming illness and thriving. Heidi has a degree in Exercise Science from University of Kansas, Personal trainer and health and wellness coach with Legacy Wellness and Melaleuca, Inc.  Heidi is a wife, mother of three, nature loving solopreneur! About 20 years ago, she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, Lupus. She found her sick and never feeling good. She was so tired and she knew it was not right to feel this way. On a quest to help herself feel better, she found Melaleuca, The Wellness company. It made sense to convert her home to safer, non-toxic products because she had three very young children at home, but what she experienced and learned changed her life! Hopefully Heidi's tips will help you live a healthier and happier life. Learn more about Heidi here Take this quiz to see if intermittent fasting would work for you: click here for quiz Join the email list to get weekly recipes, fitness tips and more and my favorite fall recipes! Follow on IG Website

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In today's episode, we're talking about staying in your lane when it comes to sleep schedule, when you wake up and how much sleep you get. No one should get an opinion on this topic as individuals have different circadian rhythms & Chronotypes that play a huge part in wake and productivity time. We're diving into bed time routines & sleep hygiene that will help you set yourself up for success, no matter what season of life you're in. Understanding and honoring your individual needs is imperative to being your most productive self, while avoiding the shame cycle we can get ourselves into. Here's the pre bed time bullet list- take what you need, leave what you don't understand the difference, rem vs. non why you should avoid blue lights approx. 2 hours before bed not possible? consider blue light blockers enjoy your dinner 2-2.5 hrs avoid caffeine & alcohol after 2:30 pm Try different light bulbs- Edison or yellow lamps/ dimmers night mode on phone led strip lights to orange/ campfire Bed time routine bullet list- take what you need, leave what you don't brush teeth wash face read stretch on your take form yoga mat meditate & breathe- check out these free resources identify a positive trigger to set you into bedtime routine mode (this is also great for your kids ) Check out this Ted Talk The ten-item wardrobe by Jennifer L. Scott LINKED HERE ffwd to 11:35 to hear the pajama reference :) Bedtime products we love Melaleuca products linked below require membership, check it out here Lavender spray feet/hand/ lotions/ oils Melaout magnesium sheets pillows your mattress - I can't recommend the entire Sleep number line enough!!! Fabletics pajamas Other helpful tips: find your perfect temperature setting & tidy your space to declutter and clear your mind before you rest Circadian rhythm and Chronotypes, tune in to learn more and check out the quiz here It's time to wake up tips water on bedside table- water first coffee can you wait 1.5-2 hrs? and why would you? This Owala water bottle is one you NEED :) no phone / screen in bed wake up alarm no snooze! finding your natural wake up time Wakeup products we love wake alarm from Hatch invigorating room spray from And end cap your great night of rest with a simple morning routine to get your day started on the right foot! wash face, brush teeth, contacts, water, coffee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-a-lovely-time/message

Emergency Callgirl - listen to the podcast at Steamy StoriesAn escort asks her best friend for help on a job.Erotic Appointment:Sophie stared at her friend in shock. “You can't be serious!”Millie was red-faced, but desperate. “Please? There's nobody else I can ask. I need your help.”“How long have you been doing this?”“Almost two years.”“Two years?” Sophie exclaimed. “And you kept it from me? We've been best friends for twenty years, ever since kindergarten. How could you not tell me?”“Look, it started when I took that trip to Australia to see my grandmother just before she died. I had exhausted my savings just getting down there. I had no money for the return trip or to cover my rent or car payment when I did get back.”“Okay,” Sophie said. “You could have called me. I would have found a way to help.”“I almost did. But then I was sitting in a bar in Sydney, drinking my last twenty dollars. A creepy, older man tried to pick me up. I said No. I turned him down flat. Then he offered me money. And I said Yes. I have been saying Yes ever since. I built a website and advertised on various escort sites. I got a new phone for my new job. And I was too embarrassed to tell you any of that.”Sophie realized that she had no right to judge Mellie. She had herself once been living with a boyfriend she'd come to despise. But she'd delayed ending the relationship because he was paying the rent and she couldn't afford a place of her own. She'd had sex with a guy for financial reasons. Morally, she'd made the same choice as her friend. It would be hypocritical to refuse her friend this favor.“All right,” she said, reluctantly agreeing. “I'll do it. Just don't expect me to make a habit of this. When and where does this happen?”“Tonight. I've booked a room at the Brighton Hotel,” Mellie said, relieved that she wouldn't have to cancel.“What do I wear to something like this?” Sophie asked, picturing a Victoria's Secret runway model.“Something comfortable but attractive. Jeans and a T-shirt. Or a dress if you'd like. It doesn't have to be sexy, so long as we don't look like slobs.”“Lingerie?”“Not necessary. See, we don't have to seduce these guys. No effort required. The moment they went on my website and clicked the ‘Book Appointment' link, the seduction was accomplished. I don't usually bother with underwear at all. Less to take off and put on again. But bring a swimsuit. We can use the hotel pool before the appointment.““And after?” Sophie said, thinking how dirty she would probably feel afterward.“Well, you can get back in the pool afterward,” Mellie agreed. “I won't have time. I have more than one date scheduled tonight.”“How many?”“Four more. Five, altogether. If nobody cancels, it will be a busy night.”“Five? Really? You're going to let five different guys fuck you? In one night?”“That's the job,” Mellie said with a light laugh. “I've been fucked by more than a thousand men in the two years I've been at this.”“You count them?”“I do, yes. At first, I kept a journal, detailing each encounter. But it got to be too tedious. The experiences are exciting and fun but writing about them gets repetitive. Eventually, I was just making quick notes of the date, the location, and a description of the guy with whatever name he gives me. And since I always verify appointments by phone, I also have each guy's number. And I put it all in a database file. It helps a lot when I get repeat clients and regulars. I can look at my records and know a guy's likes and preferences. And, as a bonus, I know for a fact that I've been with over a thousand different men.”“Wow,” Sophie whispered. “Aren't you afraid of getting pregnant? Or a disease?”“I'm on birth control. And there is this special tree that grows in Australia. The Spotted Melaleuca. It produces an oil that enhances the human immune system. Almost 100% of infections are prevented. And the very few that aren't stopped completely are too weak and damaged to cause any harm. A girl I met down there is sending me a regular supply of Spotted Melaleuca tea. I never get sick anymore. No viruses. No bacteria. I can't even get food poisoning.”“Why don't they sell it here?”“Australia won't allow it to be exported. The US and Germany would rip out the forests to claim all of it for themselves.”“Can I have some of the tea?”“That depends,” Millie said. “It's pretty expensive stuff. Do you know what OWO means? Or BBBJ?”“No. Is that important?”“How about CIM?”“Again, I must say No.”“One more. Do you know what FS means?”“No clue,” Sophie said with a shrug.“OK. They're all shortcut terms escorts use. OWO means Oral With Out. Without a condom, that is. BBBJ, Bareback Blowjob, means the same thing. CIM means Come In Mouth. And FS means Full Service. That refers to regular penis-in-vagina sex. These are pretty standard offerings."I'm a very popular escort because I offer even more. My clients can get BBFS and CIP. That's Bareback Full Service and Cum In Pussy. I don't require condoms if the guy is willing to pay my Bareback rates. These guys coming tonight have already agreed to the rate. If you're willing to provide the service, I'll share my Melaleuca stash.”Sophie didn't have an answer. “I don't know. I can't promise anything. But if you'll let me have some of the tea, I promise to seriously consider trying.” She didn't even let her boyfriends fuck her without a condom. Now Millie was asking her to let a total stranger do it. And even to let him come inside her. She wasn't sure she could do it, Melaleuca or not.But Mellie was satisfied with even the possibility. She handed Sophie an envelope she'd pre-prepared, just in case they came to an agreement. It contained the hotel room number and a keycard, a note as to the time of the appointment, and a packet of the Melaleuca tea, with instructions. Then she left to make her own preparations.She returned at 1:30 to pick her up and drove them both to the hotel. After checking in, Mellie bought them lunch in the restaurant's little café, then they got into their bikinis to enjoy the pool. Sophie noticed a couple of older guys staring at her, paying a lot of attention to her tits.Usually, such a thing annoyed her. But she was here to have sex with a stranger. By comparison, it didn't seem to matter that these strangers were lusting after her. So let them look. Let them drool. She even managed to laugh when Mellie “accidentally” flashed them.At seven p.m., they went up to their room. They took turns in the shower, then got dressed. To boost her confidence for the upcoming ordeal, Sophie needed to make herself feel sexy. So she had chosen a pair of Daisy Dukes and a pink half-shirt. No bra. No panties. Mellie laughed to see her, wearing the comfortable jeans and t-shirt she had suggested to Sophie.At seven-thirty, the clients texted Mellie to confirm their appointment. She sent them the name of the hotel and the room number and told them to be prompt.At seven-fifty-four, the detectives on television were wrapping up the murder of a call girl, a storyline that didn't give Sophie much confidence. She took a big gulp of the whiskey Mellie offered her and savored the burn and buzz as the last few minutes counted down.At seven fifty-eight, there was a knock on the door. Sophie stood and watched as Mellie let the two guys in. They were not unattractive, but they were middle-aged and a little overweight. Neither was someone she'd give more than a glance at if she'd seen them in a bar.The taller, blonde one seemed nervous and inexperienced. Sophie suspected it was his first time engaging a prostitute. But the shorter guy, with the slight smirk on his face, had an expression that said this was nothing new for him. She wondered which one was hers.“Come in!” Mellie said to them. “As I told you in the text, Michelle couldn't come tonight. This is my friend Sabrina.” For tonight, Sophie was Sabrina.“Is she as friendly as you?” the shorter one asked.“She's very friendly,” Mellie said. “But how friendly do you want her to be?”“Does she do bareback?”Mellie glanced over at her friend. Sophie forced herself to nod. It was a tiny, brief gesture, barely there at all, but the message was communicated.“She does,” Mellie told the guys. “If you meet the price.”“That's no problem. A thousand dollars, right?”“Yes. But that's a thousand per guy, per girl. If you each want to fuck a girl, no condom, and come inside her, you each have to pay a thousand. If at some point you want to switch girls, that's another thousand each.”The short one nodded. “All right. I don't think we'll be switching. Just one on one. Bareback for both.”“Fine,” Mellie told him. “Two thousand dollars, please.”Sophie watched as the men paid Mellie. There was more negotiating and more money changing hands, but she had stopped listening. She'd forgotten to ask if she was going to get any of that money. A thousand dollars would be nice. She wasn't entirely sure she wanted it, though. Fucking one of these guys as a favor for a friend was one thing. If she took the money, she'd be a prostitute herself. She wasn't ready to make that choice yet.But she'd already agreed to the first part. And Mellie had the money. Whether Sophie got any of it or not, it was time to honor her promise. Mellie already had her shirt off and was shimmying out of her jeans.Other than a thong bikini she'd never had the guts to put on, Sophie was wearing the skimpiest clothes she owned and no underwear. It was supposed to make it easier to undress at this moment. But there was still a significant difference between almost naked and naked.It was kind of a relief when the short one came up to her, grabbed the hem of her shirt, and asked, “May I?” Sophie nodded and let him pull it up and over her head, leaving her tits bare for this guy she didn't even know.She didn't want his hands on her again, so she took the initiative and removed her Daisy Dukes herself. Now she and Mellie were both naked. And in front of two fully-dressed men she'd only just met. She'd had nightmares like this. But there was a strange excitement about feeling their hot eyes on her.The short one started moving toward her, but she wasn't quite ready for that. To stall him, she pointed at his clothes. “Your turn,” she said. She was more than a little intimidated at the idea of seeing him naked, but she was surprised to find she was looking forward to it as well.She didn't know their names, and she didn't want to. But she needed some new way to label them. It was inappropriate to keep calling this man “the short one” as he was taller than Mellie or herself. Prostitutes called their customers “johns,” she remembered. As she was about to commit her very first act of prostitution, it would be fitting to refer to them as John 1 and John 2.And John 1 now had his clothes off. His dick was stiff and pointing at Sophie with clear intention. But Mellie had rules for these encounters. “Did you guys read the website?”“Of course,” John 1 answered.“Then you remember that you're required to take a shower first. Hurry up so we can get down to business.”The guys went into the bathroom, leaving the door open, obviously uncomfortable being naked with each other. They were in and out within five minutes.“Blowjobs first,” Mellie whispered in her ear as the guys came out, toweling off vigorously. “You have given one before, haven't you?”“Of course,” Sophie hissed back. “I taught you how to do it, remember?”“Oh, right! The banana. Back in the dorms. That was a valuable lesson.”But the guys were ready now. Mellie took John 2 to one of the hotel beds. Sophie followed her example and led John 1 to the other. He sat down and scooted back expectantly, lying back with his legs spread and his hands behind his head.Sophie was almost amused. If some boyfriend had waited so arrogantly to be serviced, she would have teased him to the point of torture before finally refusing. But this guy had a right to his expectations.This was it. No more delays. But Sophie was ready now. And she enjoyed giving blowjobs. She had turned it into an art form. Back in college, she had insisted that Mellie learn how to give head. But Sophie had picked up new skills and techniques since then.John 1 smelled like soap, which Sophie appreciated. She liked Mellie's shower rule. Starting at his feet, Sophie ran her hands up his legs, slowly, tickling as she did so. But she stopped short of his groin. She had special plans for that area.Sophie didn't give blowjobs any more. She gave massages with her tongue. Where her fingers had stopped stroking, she started to lick, tasting his upper thighs. She let her cheek brush against his balls but otherwise ignored them. Their time was coming.Like a cat, she bathed him, licking his thighs, his abdomen, almost to his navel, making a wide circle around his jutting erection, careful to avoid contact. With her thumbs, she rubbed the valley where his legs met his body, just a millimeter or two from his balls.He grunted lightly when her thumb lightly brushed against the little ball hairs. It was a barely-there touch. It could have almost been an accident. With her tongue circling his cock, coming ever closer, there was almost no chance that such a thing would happen accidentally. But it was possible.And that held a great deal of the eroticism.Sophie knew that when a girl flashes her boyfriend, it's exciting for them both. But if a guy just happens to see the wind blow up the skirt of a girl not wearing underwear or if he spies on a girl skinny-dipping in a creek, that's even more of a thrill. It's the same for the girl who decides not to put on panties on a very windy day or swims naked in a stream when she knows there are guys nearby that might see her. Sexy little accidents are much more erotic than anything deliberate, even if the accidents themselves are deliberate.Sophie brought her tongue to the base of the cock and licked around it, never climbing higher up the shaft than the roots of the curling hairs. She'd read a book once that described blowjob techniques and she'd practiced them on an old boyfriend. And right now, it was much easier to simply go through the exercises than to think about the total stranger whose penis she was tasting. And she absolutely did not want to remember that this performance had been paid for.“My mother would be so ashamed,” Sophie thought to herself as she massaged the john's balls with her tongue. She liked the tight, wrinkly skin and the taste of male sweat. It wasn't a pleasant flavor, but it was an exciting one. Sophie could feel her pussy watering just from the mental stimulation of pleasing this dick.A quick glance to the other bed showed her that Mellie was already bobbing up and down on John 2. It wasn't a race, but Sophie was a big believer in fair play. What one john got, the other should get. It was time to stop teasing.She ran her tongue up the underside of John 1's cock, from his balls to the crown to the very tip. Because it excited her, she did it again a second time. She almost giggled when the john shivered with delight under her efforts.As she reached the tip of him again, she opened her lips and took him in. He was thick and hot in her mouth. Sophie pushed her head forward, letting him slide deeper until he was almost triggering her gag reflex. As much as she enjoyed giving head, deep-throating was beyond her capabilities. But just filling her mouth with him was just thrilling.It had been months, almost a year, since Sophie had last tasted a cock. She'd missed it. Her last boyfriend had left after she'd caught him cheating and she'd been unwilling to get this close to any guy since.Perhaps there were benefits to Mellie's lifestyle. A cock in her mouth every single day, for one. Sophie could definitely go for an arrangement like that. And she would have no reason for jealousy. She'd be the reason for other women to get jealous. The whore is not even the other woman in such an encounter. She's just a vendor, selling a service to the guy who wants more than the wife and the mistress.Sophie bobbed on him, swiping her tongue back and forth as she slid her lips up and down his shaft. He was breathing heavily and moaning as she worked his dick with her mouth. She could almost taste his cum and wanted it on her tongue.But John 1 was grabbing her head and pushing her off and away. “No,” he said. “I need to fuck your cunt.”It was the worst of the bad words. But Sophie welcomed it. She was not a woman today. She was a cunt. A professional cunt. A cunt for hire.But she was also a pair of professional tits. Sophie moved up the john's body and let his cock nestle between her tits. She lowered her head and kissed his belly, moving from side to side, massaging the dick with her breasts.The john was getting impatient, she sensed. Sophie sighed with some regret, enjoying the penis on her tits. But she had a job to do, even if she wasn't getting paid for it. She crawled up the bed and flopped down on her back next to John 1. “Fuck me,” she said.“No condom?” he asked, making sure he was clear on the agreement.“No condom,” Sophie confirmed. “Put it in bareback. Come right inside me.”John 1 climbed on top of her. Sophie opened her legs in welcome, lifting her knees to give him a cradle. She reached down between her legs and took hold of his cock, still wet from her mouth, and positioned it at her entrance.He lowered himself onto her, sliding inside. Sophie couldn't help the little grunt that came out of her at the shock of being invaded. But it was a delightful sensation, one that she'd denied herself for too long.Maybe Mellie had the right idea after all. Women want sex as much as men. To get fucked every night and get paid for it would be just heaven. Mellie had had over a thousand cocks inside her. That was amazing. That was suddenly Sophie's new fantasy. She wanted that for herself.She looked up into the face of the stranger above her. There was a freedom in not knowing his name or anything about him. She didn't have to pretend to orgasm, even though that cock pounding her might do the job anyway. She didn't have to like him or visit his family or cook him dinner. All she had to was spread her legs and let him fuck her. That was easy and fun.And the freedom went both ways. He was paying for this service. He didn't have to be embarrassed about asking for things. While most guys would never in a million years admit to a female they're interested in that they've been with a prostitute, John 1 and all the other johns could speak freely in front of the prostitute herself. That meant he could be honest about all the other fantasies he'd been having as well.Sophie studied his face as he drove himself in and out of her. It felt wonderful. Maybe too wonderful. She was getting close to climax. Was a whore supposed to orgasm? The guys probably liked it to happen, or at least to believe that it happened. But Sophie felt kind of shy about it.It was already surreal that she and Mellie were getting fucked side by side in the same hotel room. And it was even weirder that two total strangers were doing the deed. It was unbelievable that Sophie was on her first ever job as a working prostitute. She was coming to terms with all of that. But maybe it was unprofessional to come with a john.If she did come, which was starting to seem more and more inevitable, she didn't care if John 1 knew. He deserved to know. It would probably boost his ego and make this experience an even better bang for his bucks. It was a little weirder to think about John 2 being aware of it. He wasn't the one fucking her. It would be like somebody walking in on her masturbating. But Sophie could handle that, she thought. It was, however, incredibly embarrassing to think about Mellie knowing.The guys were strangers. She would never see them again. But Mellie was her best friend. It was too strange to think of her seeing Sophie in climax. And Mellie was a professional whore. Sophie didn't want to make a bad impression on her.But suddenly it was too late to even think about it as all her thoughts dissolved and the orgasm took her. She wrapped her legs around her john and tried to pull him in

Everglades National Park very easily can be viewed as the poster child for invasive species. It's infested with non-native Burmese pythons, Argentine black and white tegus are making inroads, there is invasive vegetation like Melaleuca and Brazilian pepper, and nonnative fish are making their way into the park's ecosystems. Kurt Repanshek, editor of the National Parks Traveler, recently had a chance to sit down with Pedro Ramos, superintendent of Everglades National Park, to discuss the battles against these invasive species and look ahead to the park's 75th birthday this fall. 

Serena Chow grew up in Portland, Oregon. She is the oldest of four girls. Her dad was a business owner, and her mom taught at a local junior college. She earned her Business Administration degree from Oregon State University. She was recruited out of college to work for IBM in San Francisco, and still lives in the Bay area today. While working in corporate, she met her husband Jon and left IBM after 9 years to raise their two children, Stephanie and David. She ran a business from home selling Usborne Books for 16 years and home-schooled both kids. In 2010, after the first recession, Serena closed her Usborne business and went to work for Melaleuca, The Wellness Company. It's been a rewarding 12 years so far, and she isn't stopping! Episode Summary - Network Marketing is an interesting industry where almost 95% of people leave the industry within the first five years; on the other side, some people get to live their dream lives because of Network Marketing. If you want success in Network Marketing, you need to find your way out; you need to create your own success journey. My today's guest Serena Chow is one such example. After leaving her successful corporate career and a gap of 9 years, she wrote a new success comeback story for herself. In this episode, Serena Chow shares some valuable strategies and insights that have helped her succeed. Serena talks about some essential fundamentals of Network Marketing that are crucial for success. Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: Serena talks about how she started her career in Network Marketing after working for 9 years in IBM. And what has been her motivation for sticking with the industry for 28 years. Serena shares the schedules that have helped her succeed. Serena talks about the things that bug her about Network Marketing. Serena shares strategies for how she helps her team members achieve their goals. Serena talks about how she finds people who are leaders. Serena talks about how her corporate experience has helped her in the Network Marketing business. Serena talks about the power of connecting with people. Serena talks about the importance of persistence in her business. Serena's pieces of advice on how to become a successful Network Marketer. How to Connect with Serena Chow: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-chow-passive-income-specialist-56590410 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serena.chow.773 About the Host - Janet is a Subject Matter Expert in Network Marketing and Direct Selling. She is an experienced Business Coach and Consultant with a demonstrated history of achieving stellar results. She mentors Home Based Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and Network Marketers to reach the top of their profession without burnout! How to Connect with Janet - Website - www.coachjanetm.com Facebook Profile - https://www.facebook.com/janet.b.metzger Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/386998828820916 Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-metzger-94975414/ Book a Call with Janet - https://calendly.com/janetmetzger83/strategy-session

Rosalina, also known as swamp paperbark and lavender tea tree, is found on the south-east corner of the Australian mainland as well as the island of Tasmania. It is a tall, dense shrub or tree with pale white or brownish papery bark, dark green linear leaves and late spring blossoms of creamy-white. She is at home beside streams and in coastal swamps and has a reputation as being one of the hardiest of all native plants. When the leaves and green twigs are steam-distilled, we are gifted an essential oil with a gentle scent, harbouring notes of lavender and tea tree. Rosalina has been touted as one of Australia's finest gifts to the aromatic world. This episode explores Rosalina and other Australian native oils with aromatherapist Deby Atterby.To find out more about Deby Atterby, her book AUSTRALIAN ESSENTIAL OIL PROFILES and her NATIVE AUSTRALIAN ESSENTIAL OIL course head to: https://www.aromatherapytodayeducation.com.au/FOLLOW ADAMhttps://www.youtube.com/user/adambarralethttps://www.facebook.com/mycrystalconnections/https://www.instagram.com/adambarralet/FREE weekly e-newsletter exploring crystals and morehttp://www.adambarralet.com/BRING MAGICK HOMEMy books, oracle cards and morehttps://www.adambarralet.com/offerings-from-adam-shopMy monthly online crystal salehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/137571803636756/My favourite essential oilshttps://www.adambarralet.com/ordering-doterraKEEP IT SIMPLE!All my detailshttp://linktr.ee/adambarralet

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时而拥抱宁静逍遥的氛围之声，时而主导派对夜晚的跳舞浪潮，本期节目的音乐人嘉宾，是旅居温哥华的 DJ, 电子音乐人 Yu Su（苏玉）。 2019年末，Yu Su 第一次以音乐人的身份回到国内展开巡演。从青岛到西宁，这次新奇之旅也开启了专辑 "Yellow River Blue" 的创作周期。2021年1月，专辑正式发表。我们惊讶地发现，盘旋在 dub, kraut-rock 和 YMO 式的日本合成器流行乐之间的，不止是五声音阶和氤氲的氛围音色这些简明易懂的“东方符号”。气定神闲、一切尽在掌握的淡然，又不乏细腻、聪明的小细节，无不显露出了东方的气韵。 通过网络电话，我们跨越了16小时的时差，邀请 Yu Su 做客《周末变奏》，听她讲述这张专辑幕后的故事与思考。 Show Notes: 03:01 2019年末中国巡演：难忘西宁的新年派对 09:02 专辑 "Yellow Rive Blue" 的诸多意涵 11:25 “去温哥华之前，我对电子乐一无所知” 15:47 "Xiu": YMO 与“东方符号” 27:24 “第四世界”的理念在当下是否过时了？ 35:15 电子音乐，随“人”而动 42:12 "Klein": 来自 punk 与 dub 的灵感 47:54 “八零年代音乐对我来说是‘新'声音” 56:35 “Justin Bieber 是有作品要传世的” 1:00:28 "Melaleuca": 一种致敬与一个目标 1:03:29 NTS 与寻找新鲜聆听体验 1:11:57 结尾 节目中出现的曲目： Yu Su - Xiu Yu Su - Klein The Slits - Typical Girls Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight Pink Floyd - Echoes Paul McCartney - Check My Machine Justin Bieber - Yummy Yu Su - Melaleuca Yu Su - Melaleuca (at Night) 收藏为网易云歌单 延伸阅读： 《Yellow River Blue》与我们的东方 by 陈阿姨 *撰稿/采访/录音合成/剪辑/包装：方舟 *题图设计：YOFAK *《周末变奏》WX听友群敲门群主：aharddaysnight *写邮件给主播：soulwedger@163.com *微博/网易云/小宇宙 @线性方舟