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Your weight loss journey doesn't have to be complicated, restrictive, or built around the latest trends. Often, the strategies that create the biggest transformations are the simple, consistent habits that have stood the test of time.     On today's show, I discuss why sustainable weight loss comes down to mastering the fundamentals and focusing on the practices that support your metabolism, hormones, and overall health.     We'll explore why so many people struggle to maintain results, the importance of creating a strong foundation, and how small daily actions can lead to lasting changes in your body.     I'll also share why consistency, patience, and focusing on long-term progress matter more than quick fixes or extreme approaches.     So join me on today's Cabral Concept 3820 to discover the boring weight loss methods behind successful weight loss and how to create results that last.     Enjoy the show, and let me know your thoughts!   - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/3820 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

Are you being sold fitness advice that only helps you survive instead of thrive? In this episode, I expose the misleading “you can get by” argument often used to defend restrictive diets, extreme workout programs, and unhealthy lifestyle habits. Learn why surviving isn't the same as optimizing your health, strength, and body composition, and how to set higher standards for your fitness. Stop settling for “good enough” and start building habits that help you truly thrive.

Through doubt, fear and discouragement the devil attacks God's children, but He has equipped us to fight the methods of the devil with His armor. VF-1968 Ephesians 6:10-17 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2026 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved

Lawfare Senior Editor Renée DiResta sits down with Senior Editor Kate Klonick and Elissa Redmiles, an assistant professor of computer science at Georgetown University. They examine the people who create AI-generated sexual content and whether prominent technical proposals can actually prevent AI systems from generating exploitative content.For further reading:Jaron Mink, Lucy Qin, and Elissa M. Redmiles, “‘Unlimited Realm of Exploration and Experimentation': Methods and Motivations of AI-Generated Sexual Content Creators”, FAccT '26: The 2026 ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency (June 2026)Renée DiResta and Berin Szóka, “Grok, ‘Censorship,' & the Collapse of Accountability,” Lawfare (January 2026)Lucy Qin, Sharon Wang, Yigit Aydinalp, Marin Scarlett, and Elissa M. Redmiles, "'Did They F***ing Consent to That?': Safer Digital Intimacy via Proactive Protection Against Image-Based Sexual Abuse," USENIX (August 2024)Safe Digital Intimacy.orgPlease note that this podcast discusses sexual violence and the harms of image-based sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Mitchell has spent 15 years coaching Division I men's basketball, and in this conversation he shares the principles that have shaped his approach to developing elite athletes. Rather than following one training system, Mark explains why he's become principle-based instead of method-based, blending traditional strength training with modern performance methods to meet the demands of today's basketball athlete.___$1 Trial Membership to SCN

HOW TO HAVE ETERNAL LIFE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX6NdGnm_vASUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/c/biblelineLIKE https://www.facebook.com/biblelineminCOMMENT ask us a question!SHARE with all your friends and familyHave a Bible question? The questions@biblelineministries.org email address is not longer in use, but you can:- Explore Pastor Jesse's full teaching library: https://www.youtube.com/@BibleLine/playlists- Watch a clear gospel presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX6NdGnm_vA- Ask your question live on air during our YouTube call-in show:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLElaVGv3oAZ6Y9q4uV9TOX5PMEYimFXqgSupport Bibleline - https://www.calvaryoftampa.org/donate/Bibleline is a ministry of Calvary Community Church in Tampa, Florida and is hosted by Pastor Jesse Martinez.LIKE THIS? CHECK THESE GUYS OUT:@Northlandchurchstc@YankeeArnoldMinistries@focusevangelisticministriesinc@TheKeesBoerMinistryChannel@FishersWithFaithMinistries@QuentinRoad@NorthsideChurchAthens@C4CApologetics@OnoDiamante#bibleline #salvation

In this episode of the DripJobs Partner Spotlight, host Eli sits down with Alessandro Sanford — founder of Kingdom Paint and Holiday FX — to break down how to build a painting business (and a 6-figure Christmas light installation business) that runs without you.Alessandro went from being an "accidental painter" who started below zero in a town of 350 people to running multiple businesses remotely. He shares the exact systems, frameworks, and mindset shifts that got him off the tools — including how his holiday lighting business does ~$600K in just 4.5 months a year. Whether you're a painting contractor, a trades business owner, or a service pro looking to scale, delegate, and buy back your time, this conversation is packed with actionable strategy.

In this episode of the Prolonged Field Care Podcast, Dennis sits down with Alex to break down a hot-off-the-press retrospective study from the Journal of the American College of Surgeons titled “Challenging Legacy Burn Resuscitation Paradigms with Fluid Restriction and Early Plasma.”They dismantle the decades-old “swell to get well” mentality and the classic Parkland formula that has led to dangerous fluid overload, massive edema, and compartment syndromes in burn patients. Instead, they explore a more physiologic approach using lower crystalloid volumes (starting at 2 mL/kg adjusted body weight) plus early fresh frozen plasma (FFP) for patients with larger burns.Key Takeaways:The Parkland formula (4 mL/kg/%TBSA) frequently causes massive over-resuscitation; the new restrictive approach delivered significantly less fluid while maintaining (and often improving) urine output.Capillary leak from glycocalyx damage is the real enemy in burn shock — plasma helps restore oncotic pressure and may reduce third-spacing.Titrate everything to urine output (target 0.3–0.5 mL/kg/hr). Formulas are only a starting point.Use adjusted body weight (ideal body weight + 0.4 × [actual – ideal]) instead of actual body weight for fluid calculations.Early plasma (1–2 units for >30% TBSA) showed a strong signal toward lower mortality, less ventilator days, and reduced renal failure in this study.The Joint Trauma System (JTS) Burn Care CPG still emphasizes early consultation with a burn center — phone a friend early.This approach has direct application for prolonged field care and austere environments, though the study is retrospective and should be implemented thoughtfully.Whether you're a special operations medic, flight paramedic, or managing burns in a resource-limited setting, this conversation will fundamentally change how you think about burn shock resuscitation.Resources:prolongedfieldcare.org (free downloads, worksheets & more)Follow @prolonged_field_care on InstagramJTS Burn Care CPG (CPG #12) – includes the excellent burn resuscitation worksheetChapters: 00:00 – Introduction: Why Burn Care Still Terrifies Experienced Medics03:09 – The Horrifying Reality of Over-Resuscitation (Edema Photos & Leaky Pipe Analogy)05:30 – Understanding the Glycocalyx and Why Crystalloid Leaks So Fast09:05 – The One-Third Rule Myth & Why Fluids Disappear in Sick Burn Patients11:14 – Parkland Formula Breakdown: History, Math & Its Biggest Flaw13:00 – The New Study: PICO, Methods & the Shift to 2 mL/kg + Early Plasma16:54 – Elevator Pitch: What This Paper Actually Found20:06 – Primary Results: Dramatically Less Fluid with the Restrictive Protocol21:24 – Urine Output Reality Check: Why the “Less Fluid” Group Still Hit Targets24:23 – Practical Protocol Breakdown: Who Gets 2 mL vs 3 mL + When to Give Plasma25:30 – Adjusted Body Weight Calculation Explained (and Why It Matters)27:26 – Titration to Urine Output is King – Stop Chasing Vitals29:55 – Dennis Rates the Evidence on the PFC Gestalt Scale30:38 – Why Plasma Makes Physiologic Sense (and Whole Blood May Be Next)35:30 – Study Limitations & Provider Bias Discussion37:30 – Can We Implement This in Prolonged Field Care Right Now?38:38 – JTS Burn Care CPG: The Burn Center Contact You Need to Save42:53 – Final Advice: Titrate Aggressively, Phone a Friend Early, Close the GapFor more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care⁠⁠

Our climate is changing. When it rains, it's often more frequent, heavier and likely to cause flooded roads, gardens or even properties. In this episode, we explore how we can create homes, cities and infrastructure that can cope with these changing rainfall patterns. Niki is joined by expert and subject champion, CIWEM's Director of Policy and Projects - Paul Shaffer, and Cristina Refolo - Founding Director of Refolo Landscape Architects. Credits Presented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb LimitedWith thanks to Alastair ChisholmHonorary Executive Producer Jane Boland

Victor Montejo is a Jakaltek Maya originally from Guatemala. He is a sociocultural anthropologist specializing in Mesoamerican Indigenous cultures. He received his Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Connecticut, USA, in 1993. He was awarded the UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship at UC Davis in 1995 and then joined the faculty of Native American Studies in 1997. He is a scholar, novelist, poet, activist, journalist, and major Mayan public intellectual, recognized nationally and internationally for his work.During his time in Native American Studies, he served as Department Chair for one term and consistently helped strengthen the Graduate program in Native American Studies with his colleagues. At the undergraduate level, he taught one of the introductory courses in Native American Studies, along with NAS 115 Indigenous People in the Contemporary World; Native Knowledge, Methods and Epistemology. At the graduate level he taught NAS 200 Seminar: Basic Concepts: NAS 246: Research Methods and Theory in Native American Studies; NAS 202: Indigenous Myths and Worldviews; NAS 250: Seminar: Classic Maya Ethnographies.As a Maya native of Guatemala, he has focused his research on Maya culture and the pan-Maya movement of self-representation in the Americas. His academic interests focus on the Indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica. He works on the Latin American diaspora, human rights, migration and transnationalism, comparative studies, ethnicity, Indigenous worldviews and Native knowledge, and Indigenous literatures.  Current projects include: Indigenous community development, rural development, sustainable development,  cultural/economic/political self-determination, cultural resource management. Victor Montejo has been a columnist for a national newspaper in Guatemala and obtained First Honorable Mention for Best Column in Native Americas, Cornell  University, from the Native  American Journalists Association in 2000.His Voices from Exile: Violence and Survival in Modern Maya History won the national Race, Ethnicity and Politics Award from the American Political Science Association.In 2003, Victor Montejo received a Fulbright Scholar Award to teach and conduct research in Guatemala at the University of El Valle de Guatemala. He ran for Congress and won; from 2004-2008, he served in the Guatemalan national Congress. From this post, he was named Minister of Peace during the Guatemalan Presidency and worked out the National Program for Reparation to the victims of the armed conflict in Guatemala. He was president of the Congressional Commission of Indigenous Peoples. As a Congressman he proposed and passed the law of the National Day of Indigenous People of Guatemala, and and proposed the Law Initiative: Ley de Consulta a Pueblos Indígenas. Professor Emeritus Montejo's major publications include: Testimony: Death of a Guatemalan Village (1987); The Bird Who Cleans the World and Other Mayan Fables, Curbstone Press, 1991; Sculpted Stones [poetry], 1995; The Adventures of Mister Puttison Among the Mayas [novel], Yax Te' Press, 1998; Voices from Exile: Violence and Survival in Modern Maya History (1999); Maya Intellectual Renaissance: Critical Essays on Identity, Representation, and Leadership. Austin: University of Texas Press (2003); Popol Vuh: Sacred Book of the Mayas (1999); Q'anil: Man of Lightning, University of Arizona Press (2002). Pixan: El Cargador del Espíritu, Editorial Piedra Santa, Guatemala, (2014); Secuestro a ultratumba.https://www.indigenouspeople.net/victorm.htmBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

▶ Click Here to Master Evidence Foundations ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ EPISODE SUMMARY Privileges exclude relevant evidence to protect important relationships and constitutional values. Attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications for legal advice, but not underlying facts, and may be lost through waiver or the crime-fraud exception. Work product protects materials prepared in anticipation of litigation, especially opinion work product. Marital privileges, psychotherapist-patient privilege, clergy privilege, government privileges, informant privilege, and self-incrimination protections may also apply.Authentication requires evidence sufficient to support a finding that the item is what the proponent claims. Methods include witness testimony, distinctive characteristics, handwriting, voice identification, chain of custody, public records, system evidence, and digital metadata. Self-authenticating documents require no extrinsic authenticity proof but may still raise other objections.The original-writing rule applies when a party seeks to prove the content of a writing, recording, or photograph. Originals are generally required, duplicates are usually acceptable, and secondary evidence may be allowed when originals are unavailable without bad faith or for other recognized reasons.Real evidence is the actual physical item involved in the case. Demonstrative evidence illustrates testimony or admitted proof. Illustrative aids help the factfinder understand evidence or argument but must be controlled to avoid confusion or unfair prejudice.Scientific and technical proof often requires expert foundation and reliability screening. Digital evidence requires special attention to authorship, integrity, metadata, screenshots, system reliability, hearsay, and best-evidence concerns. AI-generated evidence and deepfakes make authentication and reliability especially important.The central lesson is foundation. Evidence does not become admissible merely because it is useful or dramatic. The proponent must show that the item is genuine, legally usable, properly supported, and not barred by privilege, policy, or reliability rules.

Send us Fan MailAbout Dr. VolkertDr. Kayla Volkert is the founder and optometrist behind See La Vie Eyecare & Eyewear, a boutique eye care practice she opened in 2022 with the goal of bringing personalized, state-of-the-art eye care to the Main Line.Originally from York, Pennsylvania, Dr. Volkert now lives in Bryn Mawr with her husband and their two young sons. She loves the walkability, charm, and strong sense of community that make the Main Line such a special place to live and raise a family—and she is proud to serve the neighborhood she calls home.Dr. Volkert earned her undergraduate degree from Penn State University, where she majored in Life Sciences and minored in French and Psychology. During college, she spent a semester studying abroad in Montpellier, France—an experience that shaped her appreciation for culture, connection, and thoughtful design.She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, where she was inducted into the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society and received clinical honors across her rotations. While in optometry school, Dr. Volkert served as President of the Private Practice Club, reflecting her long-standing interest in improving the patient experience and building a practice rooted in personalized care. Her clinical training included advanced rotations at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, with a focus on pediatric contact lenses, and the Baltimore VA, where she gained extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease.After graduation, Dr. Volkert practiced optometry in Charleston, South Carolina for several years before returning to Pennsylvania to open See La Vie. Through her practice, she combines medical expertise with an elevated, boutique approach to eye care—offering comprehensive eye exams, advanced technology, and a highly personalized experience designed to help patients look, see, and feel their best.

There's a big difference between taking a photo of wildlife and making a wildlife photograph.That's really the heart of this episode. In Wildlife Photography 102 and 103, we move beyond the basics and into the field-tested techniques that help transform a good wildlife sighting into a more captivating, artful, professional-looking image.This isn't about needing the fanciest camera or the biggest lens. It's about learning how to stack the deck in your favor, first with Technique... choosing your angle, understanding light, reading behavior, waiting for the moment, managing your background, and dialing in the right settings so that when the magic happens, you're ready for it. And, why the best wildlife photographers are often the ones who watch first and shoot second.Then we shift into the Settings side of the equation: why shooting in RAW is such a game changer, why I love manual mode with Auto ISO, how to think about shutter speed for calm wildlife versus true action, and when to use burst mode or pre-record features to capture moments that happen faster than your brain can react.The overall goal? To move past the “field guide shot” and create wildlife images that feel more alive, more intentional, and more memorable.In This EpisodeWe cover:How to avoid the classic “field guide shot”Why low angles create more intimate and aesthetic wildlife imagesHow telephoto lenses can help lower your effective shooting angleHow background separation creates that pro-level wildlife portrait lookWhy distance between the animal and background matters so muchHow to choose backgrounds based on color, texture, pattern, and layersWhy patience is often the secret ingredient in great wildlife photographyHow to wait for the best moment instead of settling for the obvious oneWhat catch light is and why it brings life into an animal's eyeWhy shooting to edit can improve your compositionsHow golden hour, clouds, and dramatic weather can elevate your photosWhen spot metering can create more dramatic or unexpected exposuresWhy shooting in RAW is essential for advanced editingWhy manual mode plus Auto ISO is my favorite setup for wildlifeHow to think about shutter speed for different kinds of wildlife behaviorWhen to use motion blur creativelyHow panning can create streaky, dynamic wildlife imagesWhy burst mode is so useful for fleeting behaviorHow pre-record features can help capture pounces, takeoffs, breaches, and other split-second momentsFinal ThoughtsWildlife Photography 102 and 103 is really about becoming more intentional and creating art vs. just documenting what you saw. It's the shift from “I saw something amazing” to “I made something compelling out of the moment.”That comes from little choices that add up: getting lower, watching the background, waiting for behavior, catching the light in the eye, choosing the right shutter speed, and giving yourself room to edit. None of these techniques require perfection. They just require awareness — and a willingness to slow down, observe, and make decisions before the moment disappears.Court's WebsitesCheck out my photo portfolio here: shop.courtwhelan.comSign up for my photo and conservation blog at www.courtwhelan.comFollow me on YouTube (@courtwhelan) for more photography tipsView my camera kit and recommended camera gearSponsors and Promo Codes:MPB.com - Buy, Sell, or Trade Camera GearArtStorefronts.com - Mention this podcast for free photo website designBayPhoto.com - 25% off your first order (code: TWP25) ArtHelper.com - a photo community to learn, share and be inspiredArthelper.Ai - Smart tools to promo and showcase your art.LensRentals.com - WildPhoto15 for 15% off

Are today's parenting methods truly biblical?In this episode, Joshua analyzes Ted Tripp's six unbiblical parenting methods. Watch to find out more about parenting God's way.

For more, visit www.BishalSarkar.com.In this engaging episode of the "I Love Public Speaking" podcast, Bishal Sarkar shares three powerful methods to instantly connect with an audience.Join Bishal Sarkar as he reveals practical techniques that will help you establish a strong rapport and captivate your listeners from the start.Learn how to use these methods to enhance your public speaking skills and create memorable, impactful presentations.Tune in to the "I Love Public Speaking" podcast with Bishal Sarkar to discover how to connect with your audience instantly and leave a lasting impression.

Hello Fluffle Fam! Welcome back for part two of our bonding series! If you haven't listened to part one yet, go back and start there first! Today we're picking up with Roo and Kumo: this one is a completely different story from what you heard last week. We tried the traditional bonding method. It failed within five minutes. We had to throw out the rulebook, trust our instincts, and find an approach that barely existed anywhere online. And then just when we thought we'd figured it out, we made a single mistake that sent everything crashing down and we had to start all over again. We hope you find this one helpful! Please note: always consult with a trusted exotic vet for advice specific to your bunny's individual needs! Video is available on Spotify and YouTube! IG: www.instagram.com/thebunmomlife | www.instagram.com/littleloppyroo Website: www.thebunmomlife.com Email: thebunmomlife@gmail.com

Can you keep using the Charlotte Mason Method with high school students? Absolutely!

Can you keep using the Charlotte Mason Method with high school students? Absolutely!

There is no shortage of lead generation advice out there. The problem is most of it is either outdated, too vague to actually use, or built for businesses that look nothing like yours. In this episode, Steven Johnson breaks down six lead generation methods that are working right now, with specific guidance on how to implement each one so you walk away with something you can actually put into practice this week. If you have been spinning your wheels trying to figure out where your next client is coming from, this episode cuts straight to what works.

This week on The Armor Men's Health Show, Donna Lee sits down with Gregory Jacob Jr., a patient at Urology Specialists of Austin, to share his powerful and inspiring journey through prostate cancer. Gregory is also a public speaker and men's health advocate, especially relating to prostate cancer and recovery. Gregory opens up about his diagnosis as a Black man, discovering after his diagnosis that prostate cancer ran in his family, and the lifestyle changes he made—including adopting an alkaline diet to help reduce inflammation. He also candidly discusses overcoming erectile dysfunction, rebuilding his confidence, and why men should never let fear keep them from visiting the doctor.Gregory's mission is clear: to educate, encourage, and empower men to take charge of their health while inspiring them to overcome life's toughest challenges through faith, resilience, and action.Want to dive deeper into Gregory's message? Visit www.triedandapproved.com to learn more about his mission and to find all of his books, including:• TRIED & APPROVED: Faith. Fight. Heal. — A transformational workbook combining Gregory's personal testimony with practical guidance to help fathers, husbands, and sons overcome trauma, prostate cancer, and life's greatest obstacles.• The Alkaline Cookbook for Men: Fueling the Temple with Strength & Simplicity — A practical guide to nourishing your body through an alkaline-focused lifestyle.• TRIED & APPROVED: RESTORED: A 90-Day Protocol for Sexual Healing, Confidence, and God-Given Restoration — A faith-based roadmap for restoring sexual health, confidence, and overall well-being.Whether you're facing a health challenge yourself or want to support someone who is, this heartfelt conversation is filled with hope, practical advice, and the reminder that taking care of your health is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your loved ones.Please share this important episode with your family, friends, and the men in your life. You never know whose life could be changed—or even saved—by hearing Gregory's remarkable story.

Lisa continues the conversation today with award-winning filmmaker Mark Kohl who deeply discusses having a very successful career, despite being a severe alcoholic. His addiction finally caused chaos in his life, including losing his career. He talks about the way he healed. He talks about his healing experience with Kundalini Yoga. He explains how hard it was physically and mentally. It was so painful, but many days he went twice a day. During a film taping, he met a woman who introduced him to ayahuasca, and they went to a ceremony. He describes it as the most beautiful experience he had ever had. He went beyond the illusions. He learned how the founder of AA had an enlightening experience with a psychoactive chemical which changed his life. After Mark's ayahuasca ritual, he felt a whole new sense of oneness. He realized that so much of life is just illusion. Mark talks about how the original source is joy. We are born with this. Then we get programmed by our parents, our teachers, and society. This builds our personality. We wear masks. Psychedelics bring us to a new level of awareness.  This is how we can break our patterns. We can find our purpose and feel connected. Mark discusses going from his ayahuasca journeys into becoming the founder of the sacred space known as Frequency House, which uses psychedelic mushrooms as a method of healing. He learned to listen to his heart to find the truth. This is Part 2 of the interview. Info: frequency-house.com. The information shared on this program is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions.

With his signature humour and relatable storytelling, Dr Dan Dalton discusses the important concepts of winning a child's cooperation rather than forcing their obedience. He reminds us of psychologists Alfred Adler's and Rudolf Dreikurs' major concerns for social equality in all human relations, including children. We also discuss how the counselling tool of asking parents to review a day in the life of the family as a way to discover dynamics at play. Dr Dalton also explains the 4 levels of discouragement and using parental emotions as the diagnostic clue to the purposiveness of the child's behaviour. You can find Adlerian counselling services at Dalton and Associates here. Other Adlerian organizations we mentioned were: NASAP ICASSI IAIPAdler Graduate School **********Thank you to FeedSpot for selecting “Parenting the Adlerian Way” as the #1 parenting podcast in Canada two years in a row!Do you have a parenting question for me? Send it to hello@alysonschafer.com and I'll answer (anonymously) on an upcoming Q&A podcast.Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive my “Responsibilities By Age” pdf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are broken appointments disrupting the flow of your dental practice and impacting your bottom line? In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Michael and Sandy dive deep into a chronic challenge faced by many dentists: managing broken appointments. Sandy, drawing from her wealth of expertise, sheds light on effective strategies to tackle this issue head-on. She discusses how proper appointment confirmations can make all the difference and shares her sharp observations on recognizing patterns that often lead to last-minute cancellations. Sandy stresses the imperative of clear and consistent communication as well as the establishment of effective control mechanisms within the practice. She discusses assigning a dedicated scheduler to manage appointments prudently and to ensure patients show up. Sandy shows us actionable verbal techniques, empowering practice owners to see immediate improvements in patient compliance. Wrapping up with key insights, she reminds listeners of the importance of truly understanding patient needs and maintaining well-regulated schedules, offering a roadmap to improved practice efficiency and patient satisfaction. Key Takeaways: Techniques for reducing the rate of broken appointments. The impact of proper appointment confirmations on practice workflow. How to detect patterns and triggers that lead to cancellations. Methods for categorizing different types of patient cancellations. The importance of effective communication within your practice. How a dedicated scheduler can boost patient adherence. Verbal strategies to encourage patients to keep their appointments. Ready to enhance your practice's efficiency? Tune in now to stop those no-shows! Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Find out how oxidative stress silently impacts your health - and the surprisingly simple habits that fight it. From antioxidant-rich foods to ionic foot baths and better sleep, we break down a multi-layered approach to cellular wellness. Read more at https://www.healifeco.com/blogs/news/how-to-fix-oxidative-stress-foods-supplements-other-options Healifeco City: Sheridan Address: 1309 Coffeen Avenue Website: https://www.healifeco.com/

Can no-kill mouse traps actually solve your rodent problem? Experts explore the real effectiveness of humane removal methods, why professionals combine them with long-term prevention, and which strategies work best.Info: https://connorspestpros.com/the-most-effective-and-humane-methods-to-get-rid-of-mice/ Connor's Pest Pros City: Springfield Address: 5410 Port Royal Rd Website: https://connorspestpros.com/contact/

Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott are traveling this week so we are throwing it back to episode 292: How Conflict Cultivates Intimacy. We hope this episode from the Love & Life archives will encourage you in this season of life! __________________________We all know conflict is unavoidable. And, it's certainly inherent to marriage.In the fourth session of Elliott's premarital curriculum, couples take a deep dive into all aspects of conflict. We know it's inevitable, but can conflict actually strengthen our bond and cultivate intimacy?Specifically we address:Why does conflict happen? When is it most likely to occur? When disputes arise, what's really going on beneath the surface? Methods for disagreeing with fairness and maturity.Working with your own conflict style and that of your partner. How conflict CAN bring comfort!Learn how our differences CAN strengthen your connection!Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott AndersonWebsite: http://loveandlifemedia.com/Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBookInstagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson

High conflict behavior doesn't just disrupt your team—it follows leaders home, costs organizations hundreds of thousands of dollars, and gets worse when managers react without a plan. The question Part 3 of this four-part workplace series answers is the one every leader eventually faces: once you know conflict is in the room, what do you actually do?Bill Eddy, LCSW, JD, and Megan Hunter, MBA, co-founders of the High Conflict Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona, are joined again by Michael Lomax, JD, lawyer, mediator, and HCI speaker and trainer. Together they walk through the BIFF response for hostile emails and verbal exchanges, EAR statements for de-escalating in the moment, the CARS method—Connect, Analyze, Respond, Set Limits—for structuring any high conflict conversation, and New Ways for Work® coaching as a measurable alternative to suspension. Whether you're managing a difficult employee, caught between HR and your team, or working under a difficult boss, these are the tools that shift the dynamic without making things worse.It's All Your Fault is produced by TruStory FM.Full Show Notes & ResourcesSubmit Questions | Bookstore | WebsiteWatch this episode on YouTubeImportant Notice: Our discussions focus on behavioral patterns rather than diagnoses. For specific legal or therapeutic guidance, please consult qualified professionals in your area. (00:00) - Welcome to It's All Your Fault (02:02) - Why Smart People Get Drawn Into These Conflicts (08:00) - BIFF Method (12:46) - Other Ways It's Applied (17:20) - CARS Method (25:50) - What If It's the Boss? (29:11) - Solutions and Methods of Application (39:37) - Wrap Up

Howie and Harlan are joined by Yale School of Public Health biostatistician Bhramar Mukherjee to discuss how statisticians help researchers turn observations into evidence. Harlan examines a new study linking updated COVID vaccination to lower cardiovascular risk and explains why a headline-grabbing result may not settle the question; Howie discusses new Medicaid work requirements and the danger that administrative hurdles could cost vulnerable patients their coverage. Show notes: The COVID-19 Vaccine and Cardiovascular Health "2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Among US Veterans" "Target Trial Emulation—A Unifying Approach for Causal Inference From Observational Data | Research, Methods, Statistics" "Risk Reduction: Absolute vs. Relative Explained" Bhramar Mukherjee "Ten Core Concepts for Ensuring Data Equity in Public Health" Bhramar Mukherjee: "Privacy-enhancing sequential learning under heterogeneous selection bias in multi-site electronic health records data" Michigan Genomics Initiative NIH: All of Us Research Program Megan Ranney, Dean of the Yale School of Public Health Big Data Summer Immersion at Yale "The big data paradox and significance" 'What Is Variance in Statistics? Definition, Formula, and Example" Medicaid work requirements Center for Health Care Strategies: Summary of Federal Medicaid Work Requirements "CMS Requires More Restrictive Definition of Medical Frailty in New Medicaid Work Requirements Rule" Cleveland Clinic: Frailty "Coverage losses, substantial confusion in Arkansas following implementation of Medicaid work requirements" In the Yale School of Management's MBA for Executives program, you'll get a full MBA education in 22 months while applying new skills to your organization in real time. Yale's Executive Master of Public Health offers a rigorous public health education for working professionals, with the flexibility of evening online classes alongside three on-campus trainings. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.

Would you like to explore an ancient method of healing? After many years of severe alcohol addiction and depression, our guest today, Mark Kohl, talks about ways to heal. Mark has been a successful cinematographer for more than 30 years. He talks about the resilience needed to thrive in that field. He explains how it involves constant decision-making and problem-solving. He shares how moviemaking serves a purpose. It creates an illusion. Television puts the brain in a trance. In this theta state, the brain can be easily programmed. It's almost like a state of hypnosis. We use entertainment as an escape, which is very important to our imagination. Children become what's in their imagination. They identify with various characters. Mark had an extremely successful career. He won many awards. He was a high achiever who owned houses, boats, cars, and apartments. He traveled around the world. Yet, he wasn't happy. He wasn't fulfilled. At the wrap parties, everyone would drink heavily. When he wasn't working, he continued to drink. He realized after taping many commercials, that he was essentially selling products he did not believe in. He was asked to portray a sense of lack, so that the consumer would feel they needed to buy it. After years of drinking, Mark realized he had a problem. Alcohol worked very well to calm his active mind. He could write. He was fearless. He is also a musician who could not get on stage without having a drink first. He realized he was dependent on it.  He talked about going to AA meetings, the terrible detox symptoms he experienced, and his multiple times at rehab centers. His entire life had fallen apart. He became very sick and suicidal. He shares about how ancient cultures knew the dangers of alcohol. Some considered it to be an evil spirit. They used medicinal mushrooms to gain knowledge. Many cultures used psychedelics to reach deeper levels of understanding. Mark is the founder of Frequency House, a sacred healing center.  This is Part 1 of the interview. Info: frequency-house.com. The information shared on this program is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions.

Just how good are those Radiocarbon dates? When reporting an exciting archaeological discovery, popular science magazines tell the reader, for example, that some man-made artifact is 40,000 years old. A few years ago it was common to find tolerance figures such as plus or minus 1500 years attached to these ages. These tolerance figures effectively leave an impression of objective precision in the mind of the reader. Those tolerance figures are seldom used today.The Radiocarbon method was developed in 1948 and at that time was believed to be the ultimate answer to the archaeologists dating problems. The method has not lived up to its promise and today it is distrusted by the scientific community unless backed up by a second dating method. To give one example, when scientists Carbon-dated a mammoth bone hide-scraper discovered in the Yukon it was evident that man and mammoth lived at the same time but it Carbon-dated at 25 to 32 thousand years old. However, this put man on the North American Continent about twenty thousand years before humans were supposed to have arrived here! Eventually, a second test method using a nuclear accelerator was used and this dated the same piece of bone at only two thousand years!This example is common and Bible-believing Christians should not be concerned that Carbon dated ages will in any way disprove the Bible.Exodus 20:11"For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it."Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus Christ, You are the Word through Whom we were created made flesh for our salvation. You are the beating heart of Scriptural truth. Help us to see that, for Your sake, all of Scripture is trustworthy.Ref: “Old Crow Bones and Radiocarbon Dating,” Creation Ex Nihilo. Image: Jacques Cinq-Mars at Blue Caves dig, Yukon, Ruth M. Gotthardt, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

We complete out look at martial arts in Taiwan in the 1970s and 80s with a final piece on Zhang Jun Feng's Bagua.        

The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that extends the existing ceasefire, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and opens negotiations for a final peace deal.In this episode from NPR's national security podcast Sources & Methods, host Mary Louise Kelly gathers three NPR correspondents who are covering the region – Greg Myre in Tel Aviv, Jane Arraf in Beirut, and Aya Batrawy in Cairo – to unpack the details of the agreement and break down where the war has left the Middle East.Find more episodes of Sources & Methods wherever you get podcasts. We're back with a regular episode on Monday.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Amos Bronson Alcott and the Transcendentalist Identity. Guest: Bruce Nichols. Bruce Nichols introduces Amos Bronson Alcott, a self-educated thinker who revolutionized education through conversational, Socratic methods. Though his schools often failed financially, Alcott was supported by Emerson and became a key figure in the Transcendentalist movement. Transcendentalism emphasized finding higher spiritual truths or the "oversoul" within the universe. 10

"Geophysical tools for agricultural management: trends, challenges, and opportunities" with Dr. Sophia Becker Geophysical tools can help boost productivity and cut costs in the field, but, as with all areas of technology, work must be done to ensure smooth and useful implementation. In this episode, Sophia joins me to discuss her work studying opportunities and challenges for geophysical methods. If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/vzj2.70029 This paper is always freely available. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you'd like to see old episodes or sign up for our newsletter, you can do so here: https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/. If you would like to reach out to Sophia, you can find her here: sophbecker16@gmail.com Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/app/transcript/NmEzM2YwMTIyNTVkN2IyN2QwZjg0YjE1bzRzODNvLW4zQTRq/o/VEMxMDUwMTAxNTEy VZJ Agrogeophysics Special Section: https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15391663/2021/20/4#heading-level-1-2 Geophysics conquering new territories: The rise of "agrogeophysics" by Sarah Garré: https://doi.org/10.1002/vzj2.20115 Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Preview for Later Today: Bruce Nichols reveals the entrepreneurial side of Henry David Thoreau, who significantly improved his family's pencil-making business. By researching German techniques and developing better graphite-boring methods, Thoreau created market-leading pencils. Despite his technical ingenuity, he eventually turned away from commerce toward a life of contemplation and letters at Walden.

Transporting a newborn in distress already involves extreme logistical complexity, as you'll hear in this month's episode where our team is tasked with taking a newborn experiencing acute shortness of breath. But what happens when the mother starts to decompensate right alongside her baby? Now our team is tasked with caring for two patients, and how they tackle that complexity is the focus of this episode. How many people does our team have to talk to? How long does that process take? Tune in and hear about the thoughtful and thorough process of ensuring everyone's safety provided by Air Methods' procedures.    Interested in obtaining CE credit for this episode? Visit OnlineAscend.com to learn more. Listeners can purchase individual episode credits or subscribe to the Critical Care Review Bundle and gain access to all episode CE Credits.    We are joined by:   Mark Fowler NRP, FP-C   Click here to download this episode today! As always thanks for listening and fly safe! Hawnwan Moy MD FACEP FAEMS John Wilmas MD FACEP FAEMS Nyssa Hattaway, BA, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CFRN

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Live Work with Ruben: Part 1 of 2 Working with Performance Anxiety in Real Time Hosts: Kevin Cornelius, LMFT Dr. David Burns Guests: Dr. Jill Levitt Ruben Land In this live work from a recent Tuesday Group, we had the opportunity to work with Ruben, a highly capable and thoughtful clinician, who brought a struggle that many therapists quietly share: intense performance anxiety in evaluative situations, especially in the presence of authority figures or people he deeply admires. What made this work especially powerful is that Ruben was actively experiencing anxiety in the moment, allowing us to "get in the car with him" rather than talk about the problem abstractly. We began, as always in TEAM-CBT, with Testing. Ruben had completed a Brief Mood Survey, which showed relatively low baseline symptoms—just mild anxiety and minimal depression or anger. However, when we reviewed his Daily Mood Log, anchored to a specific situation (leading a group under supervision), we saw a very different picture: anxiety at 70%, feelings of inferiority and defectiveness at 80%, embarrassment at 70%. This contrast highlights a core principle: symptoms are often situational and state-dependent, and without anchoring in a specific moment, we risk missing the true intensity of the problem. From there, we moved into Empathy, where Jill did a beautiful job modeling the Five Secrets of Effective Communication. She captured Ruben's internal experience with precision: the pressure to perform, the fear of saying the wrong thing, the spiral of anxiety leading to cognitive blanking, and the secondary anxiety about appearing anxious. She also identified both the internal loop ("I'm anxious about being anxious") and the interpersonal fears ("they'll think I'm a fraud," "I'm wasting their time"). David complemented this with curiosity and gentle inquiry, helping to deepen the conceptualization without getting lost in theory. Importantly, we conducted an empathy check, asking Ruben to grade us on thought empathy, feeling empathy, and warmth. He gave A+ ratings across the board, with a slight adjustment on thought empathy when he introduced an additional element: a compulsive need to check and recheck, suggesting a subtle OCD-like process. This moment is critical—without the empathy check, we would have missed an important maintaining factor. Only after strong empathy did we move into Agenda Setting, which is often the most counterintuitive and transformative part of TEAM-CBT. David began with the Invitation, asking whether Ruben wanted help or more support. Ruben was ready to "roll up his sleeves," which is essential—no imposed agenda. Then we used the Miracle Question to clarify goals: Ruben wanted to feel less anxious, maintain fluency, and stay present in high-stakes situations. Next came the Magic Button, targeting outcome resistance. When asked if he would eliminate all his negative feelings, Ruben said no—he wanted to keep some anxiety. This is exactly what we hope for. It opens the door to Positive Reframing, where we honor the symptoms rather than pathologize them. Together, we identified numerous positive values and benefits of his anxiety and self-doubt: Anxiety motivates preparation and effort It enhances connection through vulnerability It reflects caring deeply about others and their time Feelings of inadequacy keep him humble and growth-oriented Fear of judgment protects him and signals high standards Even the thought "I might be a fraud" reflects a desire to be authentic and competent At one point, Ruben articulated that his anxiety shows he values others and wants to contribute meaningfully—this is a profound reframe. Jill and David reinforced these insights, helping him see that his "symptoms" are actually expressions of his values system in action. We also explored a key factor: his anxiety is amplified in performative, evaluative contexts, especially with authority figures, and is less intense in vulnerable, non-evaluative settings. This distinction is clinically crucial and guides both conceptualization and intervention. Another powerful moment came when Ruben acknowledged that self-disclosure reduces his anxiety, supporting the idea that "shame requires secrecy." When he hides his anxiety, it intensifies; when he shares it, it softens. This is both a therapeutic tool and a treatment target. After thoroughly addressing resistance, we moved into Goal Setting, asking Ruben not what he wants to eliminate, but what he wants to dial down. This is a hallmark of TEAM: Anxiety: 70 → 30 Shame: 30 → 20 Inadequacy: 80 → 30 Embarrassment: 70 → 20 We then transitioned into Methods, targeting the thought: "My speech is too slow, and I sound foolish, ignorant, and boring." Jill began with a classic but essential step: identify the distortions. Ruben quickly identified all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, mental filter, discounting positives, mind reading, fortune telling, labeling, self-blame, and hidden "shoulds." This is an important teaching point: when a thought contains nearly all distortions, it's not a problem—it's a goldmine. From there, rather than staying intellectual, we offered multiple method pathways—Externalization of Voices, Feared Fantasy, Be Specific, and Double Standard—modeling flexibility and collaboration. Ruben chose Externalization of Voices, which became the central method. David stepped in as the Negative Ruben, delivering the attack clearly and forcefully. This is essential—the more vivid the critic, the more powerful the response. Ruben responded using a blend of acceptance ("it's true I sometimes pause"), self-defense, and realism (some people may not like it, and that's okay). He won "big," but not "huge," which is a key TEAM moment—we don't settle for partial wins. They then moved into role reversal, and this is where things deepened. When Ruben played the critic and David responded, David modeled a powerful combination of self-acceptance, counterattack, and refusal to buy into the critic's frame. He highlighted that the real problem wasn't slow speech—it was the constant inner criticism. Ruben immediately recognized this as a "huge" win. Ruben then practiced again, this time integrating acceptance, values ("my heart is in the right place"), and counterattack ("the bigger problem is your nagging voice"). This time it felt huge. Next, they targeted a different thought: "If I screw up, David will be disgusted and see I'm a worthless, selfish fraud." This brought up more anxiety, and Ruben got stuck. Jill did something very important here—she paused the method and returned to empathy, naming the pressure to "do it right" and the performance anxiety happening inside the exercise itself. After empathy, they resumed. Jill modeled a powerful response in role reversal that included radical acceptance of imperfection ("I expect to screw up"), a growth mindset ("that's why I collect feedback"), and a reframe of failure as essential to learning. She also gently challenged the distortion of David as a harsh authority figure and emphasized choosing supportive learning environments. Ruben then extended this insight even further, saying, "the more I fail, the better… the more vulnerable I am, the less I appear like a fraud." This was a genuine shift. They then moved into Feared Fantasy, with David playing "David from Hell," saying things like "you're incompetent," "you're worthless," and "you should find another profession." Ruben responded by using Be Specific, asking what exactly he had done wrong. When the answer became "you paused," the entire structure of the criticism collapsed. Ruben saw the absurdity and described the experience as a weight lifting. This is a classic TEAM moment—when global, harsh judgments are reduced to specific, manageable behaviors, they lose their power. They extended this further with the thought "I'm wasting people's time." Through additional role plays, Ruben practiced self-defense and purpose clarification, David used humor and counterattack, and Jill demonstrated Be Specific in a very precise way—asking exactly how long a pause should be, exposing the irrationality of the standard. The work then expanded to include the group. Participants used Externalization of Voices to challenge Ruben's thoughts, and Ruben responded with increasing strength and clarity, using self-acceptance and reversal of beliefs (for example, recognizing that vulnerability actually increases connection). David then introduced the Survey Technique, asking Ruben to directly check his assumptions with the group. The responses were striking—people reported never noticing pauses, experiencing him as thoughtful and engaging, and feeling more connected because of his style. This directly disconfirmed his mind reading and labeling. At the end, they returned to Testing. Anxiety went from 70 to 0, shame from 30 to 0, inadequacy from 80 to 10, embarrassment from 70 to 0, rejection from 40 to 0, and frustration from 30 to 0. Ruben reported that the change felt real and that his belief in the negative thoughts had dropped dramatically. When asked what created the breakthrough, Ruben identified two key moments. First, a deep emotional realization that the goal is actually to make mistakes—that failure is not something to avoid but something to embrace. Second, a shift in how he saw authority figures—recognizing that the perceived gap between himself and others was distorted. As that sense of separation dissolved, so did much of the anxiety. David highlighted that much of our suffering comes from that artificial separation—seeing others as powerful and ourselves as deficient. Jill added an important layer: when we assume others are harsh, judgmental, and critical, we are also distorting them, not just ourselves. Some key clinical takeaways: Externalization of Voices becomes especially powerful when it includes emotion, repetition, and role reversal. Feared Fantasy works best when the criticism becomes specific and even a bit absurd. The Survey Technique is extremely effective for dismantling mind-reading. And often, breakthrough comes when patients fully embrace failure and let go of perfectionism. Let Us Know What You Think of This Episode Please use this link to take a very brief survey and share your opinion with us about this episode Contact Information You can reach Jill Levitt, PhD Jill Levitt . Jill is cofounder and Director of Clinical Training at The Feeling Good Institute (www.feelinggoodinstitute.com) in Mountain View, California.  Ruben Land is an Associate Social Worker at Feeling Good Institute. He provides psychotherapy, using TEAM-CBT, and is available to work with clients in California. You can reach Ruben at ruben@feelinggoodinstitute.com and visit him online at this link. Kevin Cornelius, LMFT is a Level 5 Certified Master TEAM-CBT Therapist and Trainer and the Clinical Director of Feeling Good Institute--Silicon Valley. He specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and insomnia. You can reach Kevin at kevin@feelinggoodinstitute.com and visit his website at www.tools4change.me. You can reach Dr. Burns at david@feelinggood.com. Feeling down in these turbulent times? Take a ride on our Feeling Great app. Feeling Great feels wonderful! You owe it to yourself to feel GREAT! Give the Greatest Gifts of ALL--Love and Happiness!

In this episode you will hear: Mark explains some major changes we will be making at Your College-Bound Kid is making. Mark reads Part 1 of 11 articles the Chronicle for Higher Ed released o the dire financial crisis colleges face Mark explains new creative and aggressive recruiting colleges are using (24:10) Mark and guest host, Chris Teare, answer a question from a student from Texas who is looking for affordable quality colleges outside of Texas that offer curricular flexibility (01:13:10) Mark interviews Dan Chambliss on how to get the most out of college. They also discuss why a liberal arts education delivers such value. § Mark and Dan have a conversation about the pros and cons of using the website ratemyprofessors.com to find great teachers § Dan tells us what liberal arts education is § Dan and Mark discuss if there are certain fields of study within the liberal arts that produce better thinkers Recommended Resources JG Talks: Helping prospective and current college students achieve success Colleges that allow self reporting of test scores Colleges that Allow Self-Reporting of SAT and ACT Scores Great source for questions about finances and college Edvisors: Financial Aid, Student Loans, Scholarships and Money Management FAFSA Walkthroughs Mark recommends Complete FAFSA 2026‑2027 Walkthrough | From Start to Submit 2023-2024 FAFSA Walkthrough Video English CSS PROFILE Walkthroughs CSS Profile Walkthrough MEFA Institute: A Deep Dive into the CSS Profile Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. Unfortunately, we will NOT answer questions on the podcast anymore that are emailed in. If you want us to answer a question on the podcast, please use speakpipe.com/YCBK. We feel hearing from our listeners in their own voices adds to the community feel of our podcast. You can also use this for many other purposes: 1) Send us constructive criticism about how we can improve our podcast 2) Share an encouraging word about something you like about an episode or the podcast in general 3) Share a topic or an article you would like us to address 4) Share a speaker you want us to interview 5) Leave positive feedback for one of our interviewees. We will send your verbal feedback directly to them and I can almost assure you, your positive feedback will make their day. To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our new monthly admissions newsletter, delivered directly to your email once a month, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign-up popup. We will include many of the hot topics being discussed on college campuses. Check out our new blog. We write timely and insightful articles on college admissions: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/blog/ 1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK. Please follow our podcast. It really helps us move up in Spotify and Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast. If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live. Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-books/ Check out the college websites Mark recommends: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-websites/ If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend, we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCauBgityVXVHRQUjvlIRfYrMWWdHarB9DMQGYL0472bNxrw/viewform If you want a college consultation with Mark just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email at mark@schoolmatch4u.com. All we ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session; here is link to their services with transparent pricing: https://schoolmatch4u.com/services/compare-packages/

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. 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The Origins of Judaism: An Archaeological-Historical Reappraisal. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2022.Ambrose of Milan. On the Mysteries.Ambrose of Milan. On the Sacraments.Augustine of Hippo. On Baptism, Against the Donatists.Augustine of Hippo. On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins, and on the Baptism of Infants.Bradshaw, Paul F. The Search for the Origins of Christian Worship: Sources and Methods for the Study of Early Liturgy. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002.Bradshaw, Paul F., Maxwell E. Johnson, and L. Edward Phillips. The Apostolic Tradition: A Commentary. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2002.Cyril of Jerusalem. Catechetical Lectures.Davies, J. G. The Architectural Setting of Baptism. London: Barrie and Rockliff, 1962.Dölger, Franz Joseph. The Sun of Justice: The Christian Cult of the Sun and the Baptismal Orientation. Relevant for eastward prayer, solar symbolism, and baptismal orientation.Ferguson, Everett. Baptism in the Early Church: History, Theology, and Liturgy in the First Five Centuries. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009.Finn, Thomas M. Early Christian Baptism and the Catechumenate: Italy, North Africa, and Egypt. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1992.Finn, Thomas M. Early Christian Baptism and the Catechumenate: West and East Syria. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1992.Hippolytus. The Apostolic Tradition. Attribution debated, but still important for reconstructing early baptismal practice.Jensen, Robin M. Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity: Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2012.Johnson, Maxwell E. The Rites of Christian Initiation: Their Evolution and Interpretation. 2nd ed. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2007.Josephus. Jewish Antiquities, Book 18.Justin Martyr. First Apology.Kavanagh, Aidan. The Shape of Baptism: The Rite of Christian Initiation. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1978.Kazen, Thomas. Studies on John the Baptist, ritual immersion, and purity in early Judaism.Klawans, Jonathan. Impurity and Sin in Ancient Judaism. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000.Klawans, Jonathan. Purity, Sacrifice, and the Temple: Symbolism and Supersessionism in the Study of Ancient Judaism. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006.Lawrence, Jonathan David. Washing in Water: Trajectories of Ritual Bathing in the Hebrew Bible and Second Temple Literature. Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature, 2006.Lietzmann, Hans. Mass and Lord's Supper: A Study in the History of the Liturgy. Relevant for early worship, initiation, and Eucharistic entry.Meeks, Wayne A. The First Urban Christians: The Social World of the Apostle Paul. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1983.Regev, Eyal. Studies on Qumran, ritual purity, and Jewish sectarian practice.Riley, Hugh M. Christian Initiation: A Comparative Study of the Interpretation of the Baptismal Liturgy in the Mystagogical Writings of Cyril of Jerusalem, John Chrysostom, Theodore of Mopsuestia, and Ambrose of Milan. Catholic University of America Press, 1974.Schmemann, Alexander. Of Water and the Spirit: A Liturgical Study of Baptism. St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1974.Spinks, Bryan D. Early and Medieval Rituals and Theologies of Baptism: From the New Testament to the Council of Trent. Ashgate, 2006.Spinks, Bryan D. Reformation and Modern Rituals and Theologies of Baptism: From Luther to Contemporary Practices. Ashgate, 2006.Tertullian. On Baptism.The Didache.Turner, Victor. The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure. Useful for liminality and rites of passage, though not baptism-specific.Van Gennep, Arnold. The Rites of Passage. Useful for initiation structure, separation, liminality, and incorporation.Whitaker, E. C. Documents of the Baptismal Liturgy. SPCK, 1970.Yarnold, Edward. The Awe-Inspiring Rites of Initiation: Baptismal Homilies of the Fourth Century. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1994.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. A

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We're surrounded by plastics and environmental chemicals every day, but only recently have scientists begun to understand how deeply they may be affecting human health. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Dr. Shanna Swan to explore what the latest science reveals about plastics, fertility, hormone health, and the everyday habits that may be shaping our biology more than we realize. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. We Examine: • Why scientists are increasingly concerned about declining sperm counts, fertility, and hormone health • What microplastics, phthalates, BPA, and PFAS actually do inside your body • Why heating food in plastic can dramatically increase exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals • The practical changes that may help you reduce exposure and support long-term health This conversation isn't about fear, rather it's about understanding how everyday exposures shape our health and where small, practical changes can make a meaningful difference. If this episode has left you thinking differently about everyday exposure and you want to learn more, here are a few great places to start: • Watch The Plastic Detox • Explore Dr. Swan's work through the Action Science Initiative • Visit UnplasticYourLife.com for practical ways to reduce exposure at home View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, Big Bold Health, Timeline, BON CHARGE, Sulighten and BIOptimizers. Go to seed.com/hyman and use code 20HYMAN to get 20% off your first month. Go to bigboldhealth.com/drhyman and use code HYMAN15 to save 15% on your first order. Visit timeline.com/drhyman for 20% off a subscription on top of new starting price of $79. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. Head to fatty15.com/HYMAN today and use code HYMAN for 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit. (0:00) Microplastics in the human body and their sources (0:56) Introduction to Dr. Shanna Swan (3:34) The Plastic Detox documentary and endocrine disruptors (5:21) Dr. Swan's research journey and phthalates (6:29) Decline in sperm count and reproductive impacts (8:45) Early research and phthalate syndrome in humans (11:03) Sources and broader impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (19:38) Classes of hormone-altering chemicals and health impacts (22:51) Health impacts beyond reproduction (24:20) Personal and clinical experiences with microplastics (27:02) Measuring microplastics and routes of human exposure (29:29) Methods to reduce microplastic exposure (31:14) Biological and regulatory aspects of microplastics (35:02) Plastic Detox movie findings and intervention results (41:16) Chemicals in microplastics and their effects (47:21) Legislation and consumer protection against toxic chemicals (50:54) Diagnostic testing for toxic exposure: importance and costs (53:09) Practical steps to reduce chemical exposures (55:35) Avoiding plastic and toxic exposures in daily life (58:10) Skincare, fragrance, and chemical exposure (1:01:19) Rapid-fire questions on health and environmental practices (1:09:06) Resources for testing and exposure reduction