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C&R have an update on the Caitlin Clark drama! There is a Heavyweight fight brewing between Boomer Esiason & Rob Parker over WNBA takes! There's a Tale of the Tape & Rob joins the show to tell his side. Team USA advances but disappoints some people with the final score! They get into the beef between Jake Paul & Lights Out/Shawne Merriman. Merriman surprises the guys by calling into the show! Plus, 'BRAINWAVE,' & 'WEEKEND HOBNOBBING!'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Covino & Rich dive into the beef between Jake Paul & Lights Out/Shawne Merriman! Merriman surprises the guys by calling into the show (&stokes the fire)! Plus, 'BRAINWAVE,' & 'WEEKEND HOBNOBBING!'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What if your burnout isn't about doing too much…but about believing your value comes from being needed? This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Dr. Julie Merriman—PhD, Certified Sex Counselor, trauma specialist, and creator of Soul Joy™—for a conversation that goes way deeper than “self-care.” They unpack the virtuous woman trap: the lifelong conditioning that teaches women to over-function, over-give, and override their own needs… until they don't even feel themselves anymore. This episode is about nervous system survival, emotional numbness, identity loss—and what it actually takes to come home to yourself again.
We're up to the early 1880s where world events are intersecting in various ways with southern African events. The mere ratification of the Pretoria Convention in 1881 failed to bring peace and prosperity to South Africa. The frenzied speculation in diamond shares reached it's height in 1881, and war expenditure had swelled the tide of fictitious prosperity which had flowed from Table Bay to Lydenburg. Now the troops and the glory departed, Natal after the pomp and ceremony of the Wolseley period, drifted into a political backwater — and yet clamoured for responsible government and an augmented imperial garrison. In the Cape, the overcapitalised diamond companies began to topple, and banks shortened credit and in 1882, the crash came. John Scanlen the Cape Prime Minister succumbed to what some called retrenchment mania and laid off judges amongst other members of the bureaucracy. Times were bad, and growing worse, with Phylloxera visiting the Western Cape vineyards, drought had smote the land and red-water fever the cattle. It was old testament level pestilence and suffering, at least if you read the journals of the time. Did I mention the outbreak of smallpox as well? How remiss. It scoured Cape Town first, this pestilence, from whence it followed the railway and wagon route to the diamond fields of Kimberley, and from there into the Orange Free State and Basotholand. Plagues of locusts chewed through what was left. For anyone who would return to an earlier epoch in South African history, believing these were golden years, perhaps the reality I've just outlined would make you recalibrate your Time Machine. SJ Du Toit launched his pro-Afrikaans campaign by the early 1880s, railing against die Engelse and the elites in the Cape who were determined to keep speaking high Dutch instead of this new form which was disparagingly called Kitchen Dutch. Emerging at this messy moment to influence South Africa forever was a lawyer who eventually became known as Lord De Villiers. It's difficult to understand this these days — in the 1880s South Africa was still a mishmash of rebels, settlers, African chiefdoms, Khoesan raiders, dirt tracker miners and trekboers, wild Baltic and Nordic merchants, American and Australian frontiersmen. Every geographical locale was represented by a different language so folks like De Villiers who obsessed over federal ideas were outliers. Self-government meant they leaned towards the Union Jack, the English, for defence, but not the Union Jack as a cloak for interference in the internal affairs of the Cape. The quarrels divided the Anglican community particularly in Natal into adherents of the Church of England, and the Church of the Province of South Africa. The two main questions were these: Must Anglican Bishops in South Africa be appointed by Letters consecrated by the Archbishop of Centebury, and secondly, was the Church in South Africa bound by acts of an Imperial Parliament in England far far away or mainly independent? De Villiers was going to decide both questions — and in doing so — would set the scene for a future South African Republic while also setting in stone, some of our concepts in South Africa of the right to practice the religion we prefer.
We're up to the early 1880s where world events are intersecting in various ways with southern African events. The mere ratification of the Pretoria Convention in 1881 failed to bring peace and prosperity to South Africa. The frenzied speculation in diamond shares reached it's height in 1881, and war expenditure had swelled the tide of fictitious prosperity which had flowed from Table Bay to Lydenburg. Now the troops and the glory departed, Natal after the pomp and ceremony of the Wolseley period, drifted into a political backwater — and yet clamoured for responsible government and an augmented imperial garrison. In the Cape, the overcapitalised diamond companies began to topple, and banks shortened credit and in 1882, the crash came. John Scanlen the Cape Prime Minister succumbed to what some called retrenchment mania and laid off judges amongst other members of the bureaucracy. Times were bad, and growing worse, with Phylloxera visiting the Western Cape vineyards, drought had smote the land and red-water fever the cattle. It was old testament level pestilence and suffering, at least if you read the journals of the time. Did I mention the outbreak of smallpox as well? How remiss. It scoured Cape Town first, this pestilence, from whence it followed the railway and wagon route to the diamond fields of Kimberley, and from there into the Orange Free State and Basotholand. Plagues of locusts chewed through what was left. For anyone who would return to an earlier epoch in South African history, believing these were golden years, perhaps the reality I've just outlined would make you recalibrate your Time Machine. SJ Du Toit launched his pro-Afrikaans campaign by the early 1880s, railing against die Engelse and the elites in the Cape who were determined to keep speaking high Dutch instead of this new form which was disparagingly called Kitchen Dutch. Emerging at this messy moment to influence South Africa forever was a lawyer who eventually became known as Lord De Villiers. It's difficult to understand this these days — in the 1880s South Africa was still a mishmash of rebels, settlers, African chiefdoms, Khoesan raiders, dirt tracker miners and trekboers, wild Baltic and Nordic merchants, American and Australian frontiersmen. Every geographical locale was represented by a different language so folks like De Villiers who obsessed over federal ideas were outliers. Self-government meant they leaned towards the Union Jack, the English, for defence, but not the Union Jack as a cloak for interference in the internal affairs of the Cape. The quarrels divided the Anglican community particularly in Natal into adherents of the Church of England, and the Church of the Province of South Africa. The two main questions were these: Must Anglican Bishops in South Africa be appointed by Letters consecrated by the Archbishop of Centebury, and secondly, was the Church in South Africa bound by acts of an Imperial Parliament in England far far away or mainly independent? De Villiers was going to decide both questions — and in doing so — would set the scene for a future South African Republic while also setting in stone, some of our concepts in South Africa of the right to practice the religion we prefer.
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KMOX's Michael Calhoun visits with Laurie Merriman, one of the Festus residents involved in a recall effort of members of the City Council. Several members of the Council voted against placing their own recall measures on an upcoming ballot. Merriman says the effort will continue. The controversy surrounds a proposed data center that residents objected to, but the council passed.
Join host Matt Rayner as he welcomes Dr. Julie Merriman—a counselor with over three decades of experience, registered play therapist, and bestselling author—to discuss burnout, compassion fatigue, nervous system healing, and how midlife women can reclaim joy, passion, and vitality.In this candid and actionable conversation, Julie explains the science and lived reality of burnout and compassion fatigue, how it impacts high-achieving women (especially over 50), and why exhaustion is NOT a character flaw. They share personal stories and expert insights about nervous system overwhelm, why self-care isn't just a “cherry on top,” and tangible micro-rebellions for women who put everyone else first.Julie and Matt dive deep into:The difference between burnout and compassion fatigue—and how to spot bothWhy traditional self-care is not enough for deep healingHow our nervous system, trauma response, and childhood encoding shape adult overwhelmThe importance of embodiment and rituals to reset energy between high-stress interactionsReclaiming desire, libido, and soulful pleasure in midlife (including “the bliss molecule”)How “just talking about it” in therapy isn't enough—why somatic practices, EMDR, movement, and curiosity fuel actual changeBoundaries, saying “no”, and rewriting the rules you live byWhy novelty and connection are essential for intimacy after 50—plus simple weekend assignments for listenersDr. Merriman, a breast cancer survivor and chronic over-giver herself, shares transformative lessons from her own journey back to “soul joy.” She previews her new book "Are We Going to Have Sex or What?"—a guide to reigniting desire in midlife and healing relationships by tending to your nervous system.Perfect for:Women in midlife navigating stress, loss of passion, or relationship rutsHealers, therapists, caregivers, and high achievers at risk for burnoutAnyone wanting evidence-based tools for self-compassion, embodiment, and fiercely authentic livingAbout the Guest:Dr. Julie Merriman is a Licensed Professional Counselor, registered play therapist, PhD, and author of "In Pursuit of Soul Joy" and "Are We Going to Have Sex or What?". She hosts the "Compassion Fatigue Cure" and "Sex After 50" podcasts. Discover more at juliemerrimanphd.comSubscribe for more wellness conversations!Like, comment, and share to help others discover science-based, soul-nourishing insights on mental health and healing.Timestamps:0:00 – Welcome & Julie's background3:44 – Burnout & compassion fatigue in counseling9:27 – How nervous system overwhelm shows up17:46 – Embodiment, rituals, & resetting between clients26:12 – Redefining success and rewriting your story41:02 – Julie's personal journey through burnout58:30 – Signs and symptoms of burnout & compassion fatigue1:06:35 – Micro-rebellions & baby steps for healing1:18:50 – The science of desire, “the bliss molecule,” and intimacy after 501:34:28 – Where to find Dr. Julie Merriman's books and podcasts
Crisis aid keeps the lights on this month. The THRIVE Project is built to make sure there isn't a next crisis. On this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael sits down at the United Way office with longtime friend Andrea Cosans, Executive Director of Winchester CCAP, to talk about the most ambitious project of her CCAP tenure — a multi-agency, grant-funded initiative that will take up to 50 ALICE-population clients through a year of intensive support (case management, therapy, life coaching, financial literacy, job training) and follow them for a second year to see if it sticks. Andrea walks through the small-scale pilots that got her here — five clients, then ten, with results so strong they convinced funders to back a $112,000 expansion — and the partner agencies who said yes to building it together: Connected Communities, I'm Just ME, United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley, Horizon Goodwill, and Family Promise. Plus a much bigger argument about how nonprofits in this community actually do collaborate, and why "too many nonprofits, too much overlap" is the wrong story to tell about the people doing this work. Plus details on two upcoming CCAP fundraisers: An Evening of Enchantment (June 18th) and the 6th Annual Benefit Bike Ride (August 22nd). IN THIS EPISODE (00:00) Why this conversation is happening at the United Way office (it'll make sense in a minute) (00:30) CCAP's history — founded 1974 to help the population we now call ALICE (01:00) Why preventing homelessness is cheaper than fixing it (01:30) What CCAP's financial aid actually covers — rent, mortgage, utilities, heating, car repair (02:00) Why CCAP is, by design, a Band-Aid — and why a Band-Aid isn't enough (02:30) The origin story: a Legacy Wellness therapist, a life coach, a conference, and $1,000 (03:00) The first five clients — and what "wildly successful" really meant (03:30) The story of the man who came to CCAP every day, and now hasn't been seen in two years (03:30) The woman who won the Park Ranger Wheelbarrow Olympics at Great Meadows (04:30) Round two: 10 clients, 10 successes, and a $112,000 grant package (04:30) Why this can't be a one-agency program — and who said yes (05:30) Why the program follows clients for a second year (the real test) (06:30) The Valley Health Foundation and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints grants (07:00) What clients actually do — Get on Board job boot camp, financial literacy, mentoring (07:30) The forklift-certified couple, the substance-abuse and DV story, and the volunteers they became (08:30) The drug-court client who came back to teach CPR classes (09:00) Who the program is for — ALICE: asset-limited, income-constrained, employed (09:30) The Winchester paradox — beautiful downtown, 19% food insecurity, 50% on some benefit (10:30) Trauma-informed decisions and the myth that fast food is cheaper (11:30) The week-by-week structure — case manager, therapist, life coach, classes, all of it (12:30) "Room to dream" — the single father who didn't know how to go back to college (13:30) Why nobody taught most of us how to do a family budget (Janet included) (15:30) The first meeting — Andrea, the partners, and a ground rule for letting go (16:30) Logistics: release-of-information forms, intake, referrals, who does what (17:00) Kim Wilt's policy magic — and the dream of replicating THRIVE in other communities (18:00) "They're not my clients — they're citizens who need help" (19:30) The City of Winchester visit and what workforce partnerships could look like (20:30) The 6th Annual Benefit Bike Ride — August 22 at the Wellness Center (21:00) Why people fly in from Germany, England, Florida, and Ohio for it (21:30) An Evening of Enchantment — Thursday, June 18 with New Eve Maternity Home (22:00) Silent auction, live auction, Gore Cabin staycation, Vic the magician (22:30) The hot water heater story (and why it outsold the jewelry) (23:00) Why "too many nonprofits, no collaboration" is the wrong story (24:30) How CCAP's $200/household actually works in partnership with others (25:30) The food-pantry schedule across town — Mondays at CCAP, Tuesdays at Highland, Saturdays at the Merriman's Lane church (25:30) The $50,000 United Way grant that pushed 50,000 pounds of produce across the region (26:30) The Nonprofit Collaborative and the case for citizens, not clients (27:30) What happens when Church World Services loses funding — and why CCAP feels it indirectly ABOUT THE THRIVE PROJECT A new multi-agency program led by Winchester CCAP and backed by $112,000 in initial grant funding. Designed to take up to 50 ALICE-population clients through a structured year of services — case management, therapy, life coaching, financial literacy classes, Horizon Goodwill's "Get on Board" job boot camp — followed by a second year of check-ins to measure durable change. Built around the premise that crisis aid alone won't break the poverty cycle, and that no single agency can deliver everything one person needs. THE PARTNERS • Winchester CCAP (lead) • Connected Communities • I'm Just ME • United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley (fiscal agent) • Horizon Goodwill • Family Promise Winchester Area CCAP FUNDRAISERS COMING UP An Evening of Enchantment — Thursday, June 18, 2026 • Joint fundraiser with New Eve Maternity Home • Silent auction, live auction (including a Gore Cabin staycation with dinner at Violino's), entertainment by Vic the Magician, emcee by Janet Michael • 120 tickets remaining — register at CCAPwinchester.org 6th Annual Benefit Bike Ride — Friday, August 22, 2026 8:00 AM start at the Wellness Center, 105 Campus Boulevard • ~270 riders expected, drawing participants from across the country and abroad • Volunteers still needed — contact Jessica Leonard • Register at CCAPwinchester.org LINKS & RESOURCES • Winchester CCAP: CCAPwinchester.org (new website by Wild Ember) • United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley (THRIVE fiscal agent) • Partner organizations: Connected Communities, I'm Just ME, Horizon Goodwill, Family Promise Winchester Area • Local food pantry network mentioned: Highland Food Pantry, Hope Again Food Pantry, Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, New Life Church, Love In Action • Workforce training partner: Laurel Ridge Community College • Funders: Valley Health Foundation, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints THE VALLEY TODAY with Janet Michael — A decade of conversations. 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On New Year's Eve 2020 in San Diego, California, a woman sent a series of disturbing text messages claiming her stepfather was “waking up” in the back of her SUV. Hours later, 64 year old Tom Merriman was found dead beneath a pile of debris at the end of his driveway.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.LEAN - They're having a Huge Memorial Day Sale and Lean is 25% off!! Visit takelean.com and enter THANK YOU 25 for 25% OFF.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessGhostBed - Take advantage of Spring Sale pricing, go to GhostBed.com/madness, code MADNESS for an extra 10% off sitewide. Some exclusions apply; see site for details.Research & Writing:Giselle Melanson TattrieEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Toronto SunCBS8San Diego TribuneMy Crime LibraryThe Coast NewsAleida LawKATVCBS8 San DiegoLaw & Crime SidebarRotten Mango PodcastCourtTV
In the final episode of the 2026 Boot Camp series, Paul Merriman sits down with Chris Pedersen and Daryl Bahls to tackle the last fork in the road every investor faces: how to and how much automation to use. After all the boot camp decisions — stocks versus bonds, which equity asset classes, how much fixed income, how to handle contributions and withdrawals — the final question is how much of the day-to-day management you should hand off to a tool, and which tool is right for you.Chris walks through how M1 Finance “pies” let buy-and-hold investors put their portfolios on autopilot: automated contributions, on-the-fly rebalancing as new money comes in, fractional shares, and one-button rebalancing. He explains the pre-configured Merriman portfolios — the Ultimate Buy and Hold, Worldwide and US Four-Fund, All Value, All Small Cap Value, and the Aggressive Target Date glide path in five-year increments — and an important limitation: once you grab a pie, there’s no live link back to the source, so website updates won’t change your account.Paul then makes the case for Fidelity’s Basket Portfolios as an alternative, especially for anyone uneasy about moving large sums to a younger company. He covers the flat $4.99-per-month fee regardless of account size, eligible account types, the TFLO short-term Treasury workaround for holding cash, and why Fidelity may fit investors already in the Fidelity ecosystem. The team compares trading windows, account minimums and how each firm counts the $10,000 threshold, and Daryl shares that M1 has grown from about $1 billion in 2020 to roughly $12.5 billion in assets under management.The conversation closes with practical guidance on mixing and matching Sound Investing portfolios, the question everyone’s asking — “how long do I have to wait for small cap value?” — a reminder not to flail or chase recent performance, why the 10-fund Ultimate Buy and Hold strategy still stands, and a clear explanation of the move from AVUS to AVLC and where AVSC fits.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro03:10 - M1 Finance13:45 - Fidelity Baskets24:27 - Portfolio Combos29:55 - When to Change Allocations42:44 - AVLC vs. AVUS45:15 - OutroLINKS:Sound Investing Portfolio PiesM1 Finance Pie Tutorial (Mobile App)M1 Finance Pie Tutorial (Web Interface)
Long-time personal-finance commentator Paul Merriman, founder of the Merriman Financial Education Foundation says that investors haven't taken inflation into consideration the way they have investment returns, and that has the potential to leave them "at risk of being disappointed." Merriman says that investors should "Take 2 percent off of the return for the purposes of thinking about the future, and add 2 percent to what you are thinking in terms of inflation and that would be a more realistic view of the future." Deana Healy, vice president of financial planning and advice at Ameriprise Financial discusses the firm's recent survey report, "Flying Solo: Navigating Financial Autonomy," which found that 85 percent of financially solo adults feel confident managing their money, but the same number worry about aging alone and navigating the long-term financial decisions that come with it. Plus Chuck answers two questions from listeners, one about whether people are hiding their spending and their financial health in order to fit in with friends and neighbors — possibly explaining the disconnect between sentiment numbers and spending statistics — and the other from an investors whose portfolio has remain unchanged for decades, and whether staying put with it continues to make sense.
We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat. The first part of the MLS season wound up this weekend with the last round of matches ahead of the World Cup break. The Whitecaps finished strong, dispatching San Diego 4-2 in a dominant performance that sees them go into their eight weeks off atop the Western Conference. We delve into the main talking points from that match and review the highs and lows of the season so far, both for the 'Caps and across MLS. Plus we chat with head coach Jesper Sorensen about what he's made of the season to date and whether he's looking to strengthen the side in the upcoming transfer window. One man back for the Whitecaps before the break was Ralph Priso and we bring you some audio from Ralph as we chat about his return from injury, his chances of making Canada's World Cup roster, and whether he allows himself to dream of being at the tournament this summer. Plus we select our 26-man Canadian roster ahead of Friday's official announcement. All of this plus we round-up the week's action across the CPL as Pacific FC part ways with their head coach, move onto the letter V in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, Mansun continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, and we've got yet another new Scotland World Cup song in Wavelength. They keep coming, we keep playing them! Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.25: Intro - Auckland win A-League, Southampton spygate 14.00: Whitecaps go into World Cup break top of the West after win in San Diego 58.00: A review of the Whitecaps season so far - with Sorensen's thoughts 98.00: MLS round-up at World Cup break 123.40: Canadian Soccer A to Z - V 136.00: Ralph Priso is back - will he make CanMNT World Cup roster? 154.00: Merriman out at Pacific and CPL round-up 164.00: Wavelength - Skerryvore - Never Stopped Dreaming
For years, women have been told that declining desire in midlife is simply a hormone problem—or worse, just an inevitable part of aging. But what if that's only part of the story?In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Julie Merriman—counselor, professor, researcher, author, podcaster, and speaker—to explore why so many women feel disconnected from intimacy, pleasure, and themselves during midlife, and how healing the nervous system can help reignite desire, confidence, and connection from the inside out.If you've ever thought:• "I just don't feel like myself anymore."• "I love my partner, but I have no interest in intimacy."• "Maybe this is just what happens as I get older."• "My hormones must be the problem."Then this conversation is for you.We discuss why low desire isn't always a hormone issue, the hidden impact chronic stress has on libido and intimacy, the biggest myths women believe about desire after 50, and how years of caregiving, people-pleasing, high achievement, and emotional exhaustion can disconnect women from their bodies and their capacity for pleasure.You'll also learn practical ways to reconnect with yourself, understand the role your nervous system plays in intimacy, and hear about Dr. Julie's Desire Reboot Framework™, which has helped hundreds of women move from feeling emotionally shut down and exhausted to feeling alive, present, and connected again.In This Episode:✔ Why hormones aren't the whole story when it comes to low libido✔ The connection between nervous system health, stress, and desire✔ Common myths about sex and intimacy after 50✔ How chronic stress can leave women feeling emotionally numb and disconnected✔ Why so many high-achieving women struggle with pleasure and connection✔ Practical ways to begin rebuilding intimacy with yourself and your partner✔ The Desire Reboot Framework™ and what it looks like in real lifeConnect with Dr. Julie MerrimanWebsite: Julie Merriman PhDInstagram: @dr.juliemerrimanFree Resource – Reignite Your Fire & DesireConnect with MonikaIf you're struggling with stubborn weight, low energy, mood changes, or symptoms that you've been told are "normal," DM SYMPTOMS on Instagram @monikaeeva to learn how functional testing can uncover the hidden hormone, gut, inflammation, and mineral imbalances keeping you stuck.Thanks for listening. Please rate & review so we can reach more women with this very important information. Share with a friend whom you know would benefit from listening to The Balanced Body Podcast.Follow your host, Monika Eva, on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/monikaeevaTake my FREE Weight Loss & Energy Blocker Assessment to find out what's blocking you from releasing the weight & being energized here:https://www.monikaeva.com/whatsblockingyouLearn more about working with Monika here:https://www.monikaeva.com
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In this episode of The Better Sex Podcast, I talk with sex counselor, educator, and author Julie Merriman. We explore what happens to desire when you have spent years taking care of everyone else while your own body, pleasure, and sense of aliveness slowly fade into the background. Julie shares how her work grew out of decades of supporting women through burnout, along with her own experience of hitting that wall in midlife and finding her way back to feeling again. Throughout the conversation, we talk about the shame so many people carry around sex, how a dysregulated nervous system shuts down desire, and why so many women end up in performance instead of actually experiencing pleasure. In this conversation, Julie shares simple ways to begin reconnecting with your body, including awareness practices and what she calls pleasure mapping as a way to rediscover sensation without pressure. We also talk about fake orgasms, honesty in relationships, and how intimacy deepens when you start telling the truth about what you actually feel and want. This episode is an invitation back into your body, where desire, connection, and pleasure can come back online in a way that feels honest and alive. Connect with Julie Website: https://www.juliemerrimanphd.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.juliemerriman/ A free Gift The desire Fire Reset https://rebrand.ly/yuhuhuq Connect with Deborah Skool: https://www.skool.com/better-sex-9290 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@deborahkat9349 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deborahtantrakat/ Podcast Feedback DeborahTantraKat@Gmail.com Book a breakthrough session with Deborah https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11737312&appointmentType=60692935
What if nothing is actually wrong with you? In this powerful episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Dr. Julie Merriman — PhD, trauma specialist, certified sex counselor, and nervous system expert — to unpack a conversation many women are feeling deeply… but rarely saying out loud. If you've ever felt disconnected from your body, your energy, your confidence, or your desire and wondered whether it's "just aging," this episode may completely change the way you see yourself. Dr. Julie explains why so many high-achieving women over 50 are stuck in nervous system survival mode — and how that freeze response can impact desire, emotional connection, exhaustion, self-worth, and even the ability to feel fully alive. This conversation dives into nervous system regulation, shame, burnout, emotional disconnection, midlife identity shifts, and what it really takes to reconnect with yourself after years of over-functioning and self-abandonment. You'll also hear Dr. Julie break down her Desire Reboot Framework™ and explain why healing is not about "fixing" yourself — it's about creating enough safety in the body to come back to life again. This episode is honest, empowering, emotional, and deeply validating for any woman who feels like she's lost herself somewhere along the way. In This Episode Why it may not be "just hormones" What nervous system freeze actually feels like in everyday life Why high-achieving women are especially vulnerable to burnout and disconnection The biggest lies women believe about desire after 50 How shame quietly keeps women disconnected from themselves Small daily shifts that help rebuild trust with the body Why your body may be protecting you — not failing you How nervous system regulation can help women feel alive again About the Guest Dr. Julie Merriman is a PhD, trauma specialist, licensed professional counselor supervisor, certified yoga instructor, and certified sex counselor who helps high-achieving women reconnect with their bodies, nervous systems, and sense of aliveness. With more than 25 years of clinical experience, she specializes in burnout recovery, nervous system healing, desire, emotional resilience, and helping women move from survival mode back into joy, confidence, and connection. She is also the creator of the Desire Reboot Framework™ and author of Are We Gonna Have Sex or What? — a guide to reclaiming desire, body connection, and vitality in midlife. Follow the Guest: Dr. Julie Merriman Official Website Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Linktree Book: Are We Gonna Have Sex or What?
Air Date - 12 May 2026Women over 50 have been erased from the conversation about sex, beauty, desire, and pleasure for decades. They're either the punchline, the advice-giver, or completely invisible. For years, the world has handed women clinical, hollow answers. It's your hormones. It's just aging. It's the natural decay of a long-term marriage. Buy the cream. Take the pill. Try harder. But what if none of those explanations is the truth? Blending clinical expertise, nervous system and hormone science, raw midlife marriage truth, and laugh-out-loud real talk, Dr. Julie Merriman (aka Dr. Juls, The Midlife Sexpert™) joins me to talk about this and so much more.About the Guest:Dr. Julie Merriman is a licensed mental health clinician, counselor educator, burnout researcher, author, and speaker. As the founder of the Soul Joy brand, she is a leading authority for women over 50 who are navigating the intersection of professional burnout and personal intimacy.With over 30 years of clinical experience and academic leadership—including tenures as a professor, department head, and associate dean—Dr. Merriman has dedicated her career to the science of helping humans. Her work is deeply rooted in polyvagal theory and somatic neurobiology, providing a bridge between academic rigor and soul-led transformation.Her personal journey through profound burnout and a subsequent breast cancer diagnosis informs her “scorched earth” approach to healing—proving that rebirth is possible at any age. She is the author of the 12-week guide, In Pursuit of Soul Joy, and her new book, Are We Gonna Have Sex or What?Learn more at https://www.juliemerrimanphd.com/Social Media:Website: https://www.juliemerrimanphd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dr-Julie-Merriman-Wellness-LLC/61564870628821/#JulieMerriman #InspiredConversations #LindaJoy #Women #Lifestyle #InterviewsVisit the Inspired Conversations Show Page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/inspired-conversations/Connect with Linda Joy https://linda-joy.com/ and her YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@linda-joySubscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/
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Paul sits down with Chris Pedersen and Daryl Bahls for the first Q&A session in months — and this one is built around the questions readers and listeners ask most often. Chris and Daryl share what they're working on next (Best-in-Class ETF updates, Target Date Fund work, telltale charts, risk-adjusted return analysis), Paul talks about a smarter way to use AI for the questions outside our wheelhouse, and the team works through six reader questions about portfolio design — from combining model portfolios to choosing between fund families.If you've ever wondered whether your portfolio is "right," this conversation will help you think about it the way Chris and Daryl do.8:30 — Should I combine the Worldwide Four Fund, U.S. Four Fund, and Worldwide All Value with a small cap value tilt?16:00 — How do I read the Sound Investing tables to compare portfolios?30:30 — Worldwide All Small Cap Value vs. the U.S. Two Fund — which is better?38:15 — My Vanguard Four Fund uses VOO, VTV, VB, and VBR — am I using the right ETFs?41:30 — How do Vanguard, Fidelity, Schwab, DFA, and Avantis compare on size and value exposure?46:30 — How do I get help with Merriman portfolios when I need it?Table B2 Table H2 Fine Tuning Tables Portfolio ConfiguratorYou'll get the full answers, the data behind them, and Chris and Daryl's reasoning by watching or listening.Watch the video here- https://youtu.be/BdTNOkALpuQ
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What if your sex life didn't decline with age… but actually got better?In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Julie Merriman - therapist, author, and host of Sexy After 50 - and we're dismantling one of the biggest myths women have been sold: that desire fades, pleasure disappears, and your most alive, turned-on years are behind you.Spoiler: they're not.With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Julie has helped countless women break free from the “virtuous trap” of self-sacrifice - the pattern of being everything for everyone else… while quietly disconnecting from their own bodies, pleasure, and desire.This conversation is liberating. We dive into:Why so many women feel disconnected from their sexuality (especially in midlife)The nervous system piece no one is talking about —-and why it changes everythingHow burnout, stress, and “being the good one” kill desireWhat actually brings your body back onlineThe role of novelty, communication, and play in long-term relationshipsWhy your sex life isn't broken… it might just be boredAnd how aging can become your most confident, embodied, pleasure-filled era yetThis isn't about “fixing” yourself.It's about reclaiming the parts of you that were never meant to be shut down in the first place.If you've ever felt numb, disconnected, or like there's more available to you… this episode will meet you there - and show you what's possible on the other side.____________________About Our Guest:Julie Merriman, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC, is a counselor educator, podcaster, author, speaker, and clinician with close to 30 years of experience rescuing women from the "virtuous" trap of self-sacrifice. She doesn't do fluff. She does survival.She is the architect of Soul Joy™ and author of In Pursuit of Soul Joy and Are We Gonna Have Sex or What? Dr. Juls is the voice behind the Top 100 Motivational Podcast Compassion Fatigue Cure and the host of Sexy After 50. She uses polyvagal science, somatic wisdom, and chakra psychology to melt the nervous system "freeze" that kills desire and fuels burnout.From her Texas ranch, Dr. Juls leads a movement of high-achieving women who are done being invisible. She bridges the gap between clinical neuroscience and raw human desire, proving that midlife isn't a decline, it's a hostile takeover of your own life.Reignite Your Fire & Desire: https://colossal-speaker-6707.kit.com/62dfb355a6 Sexy After 50 Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569244 Website: https://www.juliemerrimanphd.com/ IG: @dr.juliemerriman _______________Go Deeper: www.krishall.ca Women's Retreats: BC Canada: https://www.krishall.ca/application-wwr Mexico: https://www.krishall.ca/application-wild-women-unleashed Sex Coaching:https://calendly.com/krishall2/consultation-call Download The Pleasure Portal (FREE)https://www.krishall.ca/the-pleasure-portal Learn Sex Magic (FREE)https://www.krishall.ca/sex-magic Use code KRIS10 for 10% off sex toys: waands.com Submit your questions:https://www.krishall.ca/podcast IG:https://www.instagram.com/kris.the.pleasure.engineer/ https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhat_shes_having/
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A California man was found in a pile of clothes in his own driveway just two weeks after being discharged from the hospital. While Tom Merriman was in the hospital, his stepdaughter Jade Janks went to his house to clean and made a shocking discovery. Merriman apparently had a screensaver on his computer of a photo — a photo Janks believed was her. Find out what happened next on this episode of Crimes of Passion with Law&Crime's Sierra Gillespie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A wide-ranging Q&A episode tackles the real-world tradeoffs investors actually face: whether Paul Merriman's aggressive small/value “ultimate” portfolio is worth the complexity and risk, how much stock to put in scary online bank reviews versus FDIC reality, and how to find advice when you don't want someone managing your money. Don also explains why FAFSA tricks with traditional IRA contributions don't work, how to control capital gains taxes using specific share identification, and—somehow—confirms he was the voice behind a powerful Auschwitz exhibit. Practical, skeptical, and very Don.0:05 Friday Q&A intro and how to submit questions1:49 Merriman 10-fund portfolio vs “owning the market”5:21 Don confirms Auschwitz exhibit voiceover work6:54 Bread Savings reviews, withdrawal limits, and FDIC reality9:38 Finding tax-only retirement advice (CPA vs hourly planner vs EA)12:05 FAFSA myth: traditional IRA won't lower aid eligibility13:55 Selling ETFs: minimizing taxes with specific lot selection17:01 Podcast hosting quirks and MP3 download workaroundQuestions? Comments? Click!
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New episode from Super Bowl Media Row in San Francisco!Featuring conversations with NFL Hall of Famer Ronde Barber, Pro Bowler Shawne Merriman, legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg (the inspiration behind Jerry Maguire), and neuroscientist Dr. Henry Monka. A fun mix of football, mindset, and behind-the-scenes stories from an unforgettable week!Make sure to purchase Leigh Steinberg's new book 'The Comeback' - https://a.co/d/00OfztOkVisit the Brain HQ link support your brain health! https://www.brainhq.coSubscribe & stay connected:
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NFL legend Shawne Merriman joins the BENCH'd Podcast for a must-watch interview! We dive into: The latest on Maxx Crosby and his situation
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Questions? Comments?Broadcast from RetireMeet 2026 in Bellevue, Don and Tom reflect on the evolution of retirement planning—from a narrow focus on investments to a broader conversation about purpose, relationships, and life after work. They interview Paul Merriman, who discusses portfolio construction, the role of small-cap value stocks, risk tolerance, and long-term investing discipline. The conversation also explores withdrawal strategies, market history, and how investor behavior during downturns often determines success more than asset allocation itself. The episode closes with a major announcement: the Talking Real Money radio show will end in April and transition fully to a podcast format with five weekly episodes.0:27 Reflections on the event and praise for speakers like Christine Benz and Paul Merriman.1:54 Growing focus on purpose and lifestyle in retirement, not just money.3:11 Audience turnout and attendees traveling from across the country for RetireMeet.3:51 The importance of a holistic approach to retirement planning including relationships and lifestyle.5:25 Estate planning conversation and the uncomfortable reality of thinking about life after we're gone.6:01 How to listen to the podcast and transition from radio listening to podcast apps.6:41 Introduction of Paul Merriman and discussion of portfolio construction and asset classes.8:15 Understanding risk tolerance and balancing portfolios for different ages.9:41 Investor behavior during crises like 2008 and the tech crash of 2000–2002.10:32 Cap-weighted vs equal-weighted S&P 500 and tax implications.11:48 Why investors should document how they feel during market highs and lows.12:06 Using nearly 100 years of market data to understand future volatility.14:42 The evolution of financial planning from investment management to comprehensive planning.16:19 Financial education gaps and rising bankruptcy rates among retirees.18:00 Debate over whether 401(k)s replaced pensions successfully.20:52 Merriman explains small-cap value investing and why unpopular stocks can outperform.23:12 Why most investors don't hold small-cap value despite historical advantages.26:11 Long-term investing and the importance of patience through underperformance cycles.28:24 Withdrawal strategy research showing dramatic compounding over long periods.30:05 Whether future market returns can resemble historical returns.31:41 The danger of reacting to news headlines and wars when investing.33:52 Talking Real Money radio show ends in April and shifts to a podcast-only format with five episodes weekly.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Broadcast from RetireMeet 2026 in Bellevue, Don and Tom reflect on the evolution of retirement planning—from a narrow focus on investments to a broader conversation about purpose, relationships, and life after work. They interview Paul Merriman, who discusses portfolio construction, the role of small-cap value stocks, risk tolerance, and long-term investing discipline. The conversation also explores withdrawal strategies, market history, and how investor behavior during downturns often determines success more than asset allocation itself. The episode closes with a major announcement: the Talking Real Money radio show will end in April and transition fully to a podcast format with five weekly episodes. 0:27 Reflections on the event and praise for speakers like Christine Benz and Paul Merriman. 1:54 Growing focus on purpose and lifestyle in retirement, not just money. 3:11 Audience turnout and attendees traveling from across the country for RetireMeet. 3:51 The importance of a holistic approach to retirement planning including relationships and lifestyle. 5:25 Estate planning conversation and the uncomfortable reality of thinking about life after we're gone. 6:01 How to listen to the podcast and transition from radio listening to podcast apps. 6:41 Introduction of Paul Merriman and discussion of portfolio construction and asset classes. 8:15 Understanding risk tolerance and balancing portfolios for different ages. 9:41 Investor behavior during crises like 2008 and the tech crash of 2000–2002. 10:32 Cap-weighted vs equal-weighted S&P 500 and tax implications. 11:48 Why investors should document how they feel during market highs and lows. 12:06 Using nearly 100 years of market data to understand future volatility. 14:42 The evolution of financial planning from investment management to comprehensive planning. 16:19 Financial education gaps and rising bankruptcy rates among retirees. 18:00 Debate over whether 401(k)s replaced pensions successfully. 20:52 Merriman explains small-cap value investing and why unpopular stocks can outperform. 23:12 Why most investors don't hold small-cap value despite historical advantages. 26:11 Long-term investing and the importance of patience through underperformance cycles. 28:24 Withdrawal strategy research showing dramatic compounding over long periods. 30:05 Whether future market returns can resemble historical returns. 31:41 The danger of reacting to news headlines and wars when investing. 33:52 Talking Real Money radio show ends in April and shifts to a podcast-only format with five episodes weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Host Will Rasmussen talks with Sam Merriman on today's Roadshow.
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Shawne Merriman, former All-Pro NFL linebacker, joins 365 Sports to break down why he believes the Seattle Seahawks have the edge to win the Super Bowl. Merriman explains the matchup advantages in the trenches, how pressure impacts quarterbacks like Sam Darnold, and what the Patriots must do to keep the game close. He also shares insight from his playing days on trash talk, defensive mindset, and how Super Bowls are often decided by turnovers, toughness, and situational football. #nfl #seahawks #superbowl #samdarnold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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