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-00.40 Alan O'Callaghan -05.26 Count 9 Clare Constituency as given by Returning officer Rita Considine Distribution of Michael Leahy votes - Discussion with Alan O'Callaghan Mayor of Clare With David Fleming, Pat O'Brien, Tom Hanley and Paul Bugler. Originally Broadcast as part of live simulcast by RCB and SBCR as part of election coverage 2024 on 1st December 2024 from Treacy's West County Hotel Ennis
The second general election debate was held at the Clare County Council Chambers in Ennis. Alan Morrissey was joined by Fianna Fáil Candidate, Timmy Dooley, Fine Gael Candidate, Tom Nolan, Independent Candidate, Violet Anne Wynne, Irish Freedom Party Candidate, Michael Leahy and Sinn Féin Candidate, Donna Mc Gettigan. Photo (c): Clare FM
We're firmly into the second week of campaigning for the General Election. The Clare electorate will cast their votes on the 29th of November, when they will choose the four TDs to represent the county in the 34th Dáil. Let's get a flavour of what has been happening on the campaign trail. Both government parties and Sinn Féin were accused of insulting the electorate in last night's televised election debate. During the debate, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil accused Sinn Féin of being unfit to govern - while the main opposition party highlighted the government's failure to address the housing crisis or spending overruns. The government's record on overspending came to the fore during last night's debate, along with the housing crisis, immigration, and climate. The government parties were also criticised for not passing the Occupied Territories Bill by People Before Profit's Richard Boyd Barrett and Ivana Bacik of Labour. Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman confirmed he would be willing to re-form a government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. To discuss all of this and more, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Fianna Fáil Candidate, Rita McInerney, Independent Ireland Candidate, Kevin Hassett, Irish Freedom Party Candidate, Michael Leahy, and Rabharta Candidate, Barry O'Donovon. Photo (c): pixelshot via Canva
From 2017 - Michael Leahy, author of "The Last Innocents: The Collison of the Turbulent Sixties and the Los Angeles Dodgers."
It's claimed vulture funds are pricing Clare's first time buyers out of the market. The latest Residential Property Price Index show the average price forked out to become a new homeowner in Ennis or Shannon has jumped by over €40,000 since January. This is despite the Government preventing the bulk sale of over 530 properties in Clare over the last three years through the imposition of special planning conditions. But Ennis based Irish Freedom Party General Election candidate Michael Leahy believes small landlords and vulture funds need to be taxed at the same rate to solve the problem.
The badly rusted lantern was lifted off the building for restoration in 2013. (Courtesy of Friends of the Cedar Island Lighthouse) Three-acre Cedar Island is on the South Fork of Long Island, New York, on the approach to Sag Harbor, which was a busy whaling port in the first half of the nineteenth century. A wooden lighthouse was established on Cedar Island in 1839, and it was replaced in 1868 by the granite lighthouse and keeper's dwelling that still stands today. The lighthouse was discontinued in 1934 and was in private ownership until 1967, when it was purchased by Suffolk County and incorporated into a park. In 1974 the interior of the building was gutted by a fire. In 2002, Friends of the Cedar Island Lighthouse began working with Suffolk County Parks to restore the lighthouse. There are two guests in today's episode. Joe Livolsi is a board member of the Friends of Cedar Island Lighthouse, and Michael Leahy is the chairman of the organization. The great hurricane of September 1938 created a sandbar that connected Cedar Island to the mainland, and it remains attached today. (Courtesy of Friends of the Cedar Island Lighthouse)
Earlier this year, we were delighted to moderate a panel discussion with some absolute superstars. This panel took place at an Active Release Technique (ART) seminar in Orlando and included Dr. Michael Leahy, Dr. Ryan Comeau of Kinetisense, and Dr. Seven Capobianco of RockTape. The focus of the discussion was how we can increase impact on patient outcomes and the future of soft-tissue treatment amid a constantly evolving technology landscape. We hope you enjoy this special edition, and good luck with patients! Show Notes Active Release Techniques (ART) Upcoming Courses Human Locomotion.com | Code 'GESTALTEDUCATION10' Core360 Belt | Code 'GESTALT' Dynamic Disc Designs | Code 'GESTALT' --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gestalt-education/support
Michael Leahy Nationally recognized author, speaker, and expert on pornography and sexual addiction recovery for the past 22 years, Michael Leahy is the author of five books (Moody Publishing) including Porn Nation: Conquering America's #1 Addiction. He's been featured on ABC's 20/20, The View, Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC, the BBC, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and countless local media outlets. His books, articles, media appearances, and speaking events have reached and informed over 100 million people worldwide. In this episode Michael Leahy and Sathiya discuss [01:05] Mentorship's Vital Role in Recovery [03:25] Michael Leahy's Inspirational Journey [05:43] Expanding Recovery Impact through Mentor Training [08:50] Evolving from Unplanned to Structured Mentoring [09:37] Creating a Mentor Training Program [11:22] Choosing Mentorship Over Coaching [17:24] Mentoring for Livelihood in Recovery [18:35] Understanding the Business Side of Recovery [19:13] Michael's Journey to Recovery Ministry [26:10] Former Pastor's Success Story [27:20] Growing Need for Trained Mentors [28:13] Technology's Impact on Recovery [36:04] Mentors and Societal Change [39:00] Churches in Supporting Recovery [43:19] Motivation and Personal Relationships [45:01] Hero's Journey and Vision [46:20] Finding Motivation After Hitting Rock Bottom [48:27] Expanding Vision with Mentorship Learn More About Bravehearts Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram
Selections of music from this year's closing concert on the PEI Festival of Small Halls, held at the King's Playhouse in Georgetown PEI. Featuring performances by Meaghan Blanchard of the Northern Lights Group, and Mary Francis and Michael Leahy, children of the Natalie MacMaster/Donnell Leahy Family.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Michael Leahy who was born in Tralee, is running in the European Elections in Ireland South for the Irish Freedom Party.
Michael Leahy, former Secretary of the Department of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer for the State of Maryland joins the show to discuss the key principles of his verifiable government framework. We also talk about his IT governance approach while he served as the State of Maryland CIO and his advice to organizations looking to avoid vendor lock-in and manage costs effectively.
On this morning's show... Many struggle to secure Tipp vs Offaly U20s tickets..... A woman is left traumatised by her time in UHL.... MEP candidate Michael Leahy joins me to chat about his campaign.... Brendain O'Conchuir and David Ahearn are today's local election spotlights... National service to be introduced in the UK? Our legal expert John Lynch joins us in studio.. And our agony aunt Phil Prendergast will answer this week's Dear Phil letters...
Michael Leahy is running in the Ireland South constituency for a seat in the European Parliament. Michael Leahy is an Architect and Planner by profession. He set up practice in 1986 and has long experience of running a business and as an employer..... He is the former President of the Ennis Chamber of Commerce and was a board member for Bord Pleanála from 2012 to 2017...... And he joined me this morning....
Captain Michael Leahy. 737-800 pilot, Motorcycle adventurer and all round great bloke. We talk about Michael, the RAAF, the Chinook helicopter, the Lockheed P-3C Orion and flying the 737-800 QANTAS for the safest airline in the world.
A Clare man running in the upcoming European Elections claims the state's planning laws are responsible for an Asylum Seeker accommodation crisis. In 2015, government introduced an exemption that meant any provider hoping to convert a building to house refugees or did not have to apply for change of use planning permission. There are now 771 International Protection Applicants residing in Clare direct provision centres across Ennis, Inch, Scariff, Tulla, Lisdoonvarna, Meelick and Miltown Malbay. Irish Freedom Party Chair, Architect and Corofin native Michael Leahy believes local input is prohibited under the current system.
Leigh is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, CHEK Practitioner, CHEK Faculty Instructor, Active Release Techniques® Therapist, author and podcast host. His extensive training and years of clinical experience has given Leigh the ability to provide a truly holistic approach to helping his clients over the years, which they have found very effective often times after other approaches hadn't helped.Leigh was (and still is) obsessed by sports as a child and has always been active. Aged 14, he began weight training in his school's gym, and took up weight training seriously at 23. At the age of 27, he completed his first course with the American College of Sports Medicine and his career took off from there.Since then, his passion for learning continues and he turns that knowledge into wisdom through the experience of what is now over 27 years working with clients. Leigh has always sought the ‘best of the best' to learn from and is as passionate now about his work and gaining knowledge as much as he was in 1996, when his career in health, wellness and performance started.Leigh has formally studied with some of the world's greatest minds such as Paul Chek, Bill Wolcott, Dr John Veltheim, Dr Michael Leahy, and Dr Dietrich Klinghardt.As well as being passionate about helping clients, Leigh has also been a member of the faculty of the world-renowned CHEK Institute since 2010 teaching and presenting in Europe, USA and Australia. He has also published five health and wellness books and has a number of online professional education programmes.Connect with Leigh:Eliminating Adult Acne for Good: https://amzn.to/3IBN3s3Website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://skinwebinar.com/HEAL THEM Education Programme - http://healthemeducation.vhx.tv/Radical Health Rebel YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcastPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-health-rebel/id1636884725Christian's links:My new book, How to Actually Live Longer, Vol.1: https://amzn.to/3OnZJGlHealth Consulting (book your free intro session with me):Optimal health and longevity: https://christianyordanov.com/optimal-health-and-longevity/Complex / chronic issues: https://christianyordanov.com/health-consulting/
What a treat to welcome Maddy Hover (aka the best read zombie fiction fan known to facebook) to Bedside Reading at long last.We are talking about The Good People by Hannah Kent and the challenges of raising children with a difference, the effects of poverty and judgement and why we want society to be so much better, kinder, less harsh than 1830s Ireland and how we fear this is not always the case.Kent took as inspiration for her novel the story of the death of Michael Leahy and the trial of Anne Roche who advised for him to be bathed in the river Flesk every morning to drive out the fairies who had replaced him with a changling, sadly he died by drowning. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Michael_Leahy#:~:text=Ann%20Roche%20was%20indicted%20for,the%20river%20Flesk%20every%20morning.Follow Maddy on twitter here: https://twitter.com/I_am_spottacus
Today's episode took place during the 1st ever Neurodynamics World Congress. It was also our first time attempting a true integration conversation with two different schools of thought. This episode features Dr. Michael Leahy from Active Release Techniques (ART) and Michael Shacklock from Neurodynamic Solutions. We discuss where these two systems fit together and the synergies between them. Let us know what you think of this new format and enjoy the episode. Show Notes Upcoming Courses Human Locomotion.com | Code 'GESTALTEDUCATION10' Core360 Belt | Code 'GESTALT' Dynamic Disc Designs | Code 'GESTALT' --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gestalt-education/support
Eliminating Adult Acne for Good: Regain your self-esteem and confidence without wasting money on ineffective and harmful products by Leigh Brandon https://amzn.to/46sNiyV Bodychek.co.uk Are you fed up with products that don't work? Are you ready to take control of your acne once and for all? Are you willing to do whatever it takes to regain your confidence and self-esteem? If you've tried everything to overcome your acne and nothing has worked, it's most likely because you haven't addressed the underlying causes. Many people waste a lot of time and money visiting professionals who only suggest products and pharmaceuticals that treat the symptoms rather than address the underlying causes. This leaves many in despair, not knowing where to turn. In 'Eliminating Adult Acne for Good', Leigh Brandon explains why the medical establishment might not want you to cure your acne, why traditional treatments rarely work, and the danger of the associated side-effects. With a mountain of scientific evidence and clinical experience supporting his methods, Leigh Brandon explains the cause of acne in a simple, step-by-step, natural approach to finding and overcoming it, enabling you to achieve and maintain clear skin for the rest of your life. Acne can destroy your confidence and self-esteem, affecting many aspects of your life, such as your career, relationships, and social life, but it doesn't have to be that way. 'Eliminating Adult Acne for Good' will provide you with the education, tools and strategies you need to help take back control of your life and eliminate acne for good. About the author Leigh is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, CHEK Practitioner, CHEK Faculty Instructor, Active Release Techniques® Therapist, author and podcast host. His extensive training and years of clinical experience has given Leigh the ability to provide a truly holistic approach to helping his clients over the years, which they have found very effective often times after other approaches hadn't helped. Leigh was (and still is) obsessed by sports as a child and has always been active. Aged 14, he began weight training in his school's gym, and took up weight training seriously at 23. At the age of 27, he completed his first course with the American College of Sports Medicine and his career took off from there. Since then, his passion for learning continues and he turns that knowledge into wisdom through the experience of what is now over 27 years working with clients. Leigh has always sought the ‘best of the best' to learn from and is as passionate now about his work and gaining knowledge as much as he was in 1996, when his career in health, wellness and performance started. Leigh has formally studied with some of the world's greatest minds such as Paul Chek, Bill Wolcott, Dr John Veltheim, Dr Michael Leahy, and Dr Dietrich Klinghardt. As well as being passionate about helping clients, Leigh has also been a member of the faculty of the world-renowned CHEK Institute since 2010 teaching and presenting in Europe, USA and Australia. He has also published five health and wellness books and has a number of online professional education programmes.
In this illuminating interview, Niall engages with Michael Leahy, the Chairman and Spokesperson for the Irish Freedom Party, delving into the party's vision for revitalizing various aspects of Ireland. The conversation covers critical topics, including:Improving the Health Service: Addressing the pressing issues within Ireland's healthcare system, the Irish Freedom Party emphasizes the need for radical reform, from attractive salary packages to major investments in home and social care.Climate Policy – Saying NO to Carbon Taxes: As climate realists, the party rejects carbon taxes, highlighting the disproportionate impact on ordinary citizens. The conversation explores alternative approaches to encourage climate-friendly activities.A Fairer Tax System: The Irish Freedom Party advocates for lower taxes, outlining plans to increase the threshold for higher tax rates, reduce funding to the NGO sector, and address low pay concerns exacerbated by mass immigration.Tackling Serious Crime: Recognizing the violent crime wave gripping Ireland, the party proposes measures such as deploying the army in sensitive areas, tougher sentencing for drug offenses, and investments in education to combat the drugs trade.Solving the Housing and Homeless Problem: Acknowledging the housing crisis, the party emphasizes prioritizing Irish nationals in social housing allocation, refurbishing uninhabitable homes, and introducing 50-year intergenerational mortgages.Protecting Your Right to Speak Your Mind: In the face of perceived attacks on freedom of speech, the Irish Freedom Party stands firm, opposing laws that limit the ability to express opinions and convictions.Throughout the interview, Michael Leahy outlines the party's commitment to addressing these crucial issues, offering a comprehensive vision for a revitalized Ireland.
The LeCorner Podcast is back for another episode, this time featuring Michael Leahy, Global Policy & Strategic Projects Advisor at FIFPRO. Listeners gain unique insights into his transformative journey from a professional footballer to a critical figure in the football industry advocating for Players' Rights. Michael draws from his extensive experience at FIFPRO, emphasising the importance of future-proofing personal plans for players beyond the elite 1%. The discussion delves into the organisation's mission, with 65 member unions globally working towards wage stability and improved opportunities for players to enhance their contracts and careers. Micheal provides a look into the future, discussing top priorities for the organisation. This includes player education, the responsible use of player data, safety issues in the football workplace, and workload management, with Workload management being a key area of conversation recently for FIFPRO. Michael highlights the growing influence of players in shaping the commercial success of the sport and emphasizes the shift from a club-centric to a player-centric focus. Players have more power than previously, especially when they join together and provide a collective voice. The conversation delves into the critical role of collective action at the core of FIFPRO, stressing the importance of players having a unified voice to advocate for their conditions and quality of life, especially in challenging and stressful situations. Topics also covered on the podcast include: His previous playing career and the difference of being changing from on-the-pitch to in-the-office The impact of technology and innovation on the football workplace The impact of technology and innovation for players on the pitch Case Studies of player advocacy in difficult situations Fifpro's Player IQ Knowledge Center. Navigating the sports union structures in Europe vs North America The complexities of navigating different organisers, stakeholders, legal environments, cultures, and workload issues Michael Leahy provides a comprehensive and insightful perspective on the multifaceted challenges and opportunities within the global football landscape, offering valuable lessons for both players and industry professionals alike. Enjoy this new episode ! If you had good time listening this episode, do not hesitate to support us: 1. By subscribing, it's just a small click :wink:. 2. By putting 5 stars on Apple Podcast to help us spread it. Finally, if you want to know more about LaSource's activity, a small tour on our website and/or on our Linkedin page never hurts: https://www.lasource.io and/or on our Linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinlasource/ LeCorner is a podcast dedicated to sports and digital. Every two weeks, we have the pleasure to receive a distinguished guest from the sports industry to talk to us about digital, innovation and strategic development.
Nationally recognized author, speaker, and expert on pornography and sexual addiction recovery for the past 22 years, Michael Leahy is the author of five books (Moody Publishing) including Porn Nation: Conquering America's #1 Addiction. He's been featured on ABC's 20/20, The View, Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC, the BBC, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and countless local media outlets. His books, articles, media appearances, and speaking events have reached and informed over 100 million people worldwide. In this episode Michael Leahy and Sathiya discuss[01:05] Mentorship's Vital Role in Recovery[03:25] Michael Leahy's Inspirational Journey[05:43] Expanding Recovery Impact through Mentor Training[08:50] Evolving from Unplanned to Structured Mentoring[09:37] Creating a Mentor Training Program[11:22] Choosing Mentorship Over Coaching[17:24] Mentoring for Livelihood in Recovery[18:35] Understanding the Business Side of Recovery[19:13] Michael's Journey to Recovery Ministry[26:10] Former Pastor's Success Story[27:20] Growing Need for Trained Mentors[28:13] Technology's Impact on Recovery[36:04] Mentors and Societal Change[39:00] Churches in Supporting Recovery[43:19] Motivation and Personal Relationships[45:01] Hero's Journey and Vision[46:20] Finding Motivation After Hitting Rock Bottom[48:27] Expanding Vision with MentorshipLearn More About Bravehearts Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram
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In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Leahy, founder of Active Release Technique (ART) about his ideas regarding Nerve entrapments and Nerve related disorders. This was our second trip to the ART headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO. This was another great episode with many clinical pearls. Let us know what you think! Enjoy! Show Notes First Annual Neurodynamic World Congress Upcoming Courses Human Locomotion.com | Code 'GESTALTEDUCATION10' Core360 Belt | Code 'GESTALT' Dynamic Disc Designs | Code 'GESTALT' --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gestalt-education/support
Leigh was obsessed with sports as a child (and still is) and has always been active. At age 14, he began weight training in his school's gym, but started taking it seriously at 23. At the age of 27, Leigh completed his first course with the American College of Sports Medicine and his career took off from there! Since then, he's been passionate about learning and turning that knowledge into wisdom through the experience of what is now over 26 years working with clients. Leigh has always sought the ‘best of the best' to learn from and is as passionate about his work and gaining knowledge now as he was in 1996. He's studied many different disciplines, including corrective exercise, strength and conditioning, tennis conditioning, nutrition, functional diagnostic nutrition, energy medicine, Bio Geometry, and manual therapy, to name a few. This has given Leigh the ability to provide a truly holistic approach to helping clients over the years, which they have found very effective, often after other approaches hadn't helped them. Leigh has formally studied with some of the world's greatest minds such as Paul Chek, Bill Wolcott, Dr John Veltheim, Dr Michael Leahy, Dr Dietrich Klinghardt and Dr Ibrahim Karim. Nowadays, most of Leigh's work includes helping clients overcome injuries, gut conditions, and skin conditions. Leigh has also been a member of the Faculty of the world-renowned CHEK Institute since 2010 teaching and presenting in Europe, USA and Australia. He's also published four books and has a number of online professional continuing education programs. Where to find Leigh: https://www.instagram.com/radicalhealthrebel/ https://www.bodychek.co.uk https://healthemeducation.vhx.tv https://skinwebinar.com http://www.radicalhealthrebel.com/ Want to become an FDN like Leigh and Detective Ev? Head to fdntraining.com/course to see what the course curriculum entails. Find us on Instagram for additional tips and exclusive live videos not posted anywhere else: @fdntraining
So, what might be helpful for you to know about me? Well, I was (and still am) obsessed with sports as a child and have always been active. Aged 14, I began weight training in my school's gym, but took up weight training seriously at 23. At the age of 27, I completed my first course with the American College of Sports Medicine and my career took off from there. Since then, I have been passionate about learning and then turning that learning into wisdom through the experience of what is now over 26 years working with clients. I've always sought the ‘best of the best' to learn from and I am as passionate about my work and about gaining knowledge now as I was in 1996, when my career in health, wellness and performance started. I've studied many different disciplines, including corrective exercise, strength and conditioning, tennis conditioning, nutrition, functional medicine, energy medicine, BioGeometry and manual therapy to name a few. This has given me the ability to provide a truly holistic approach to helping my clients over the years, which they have found very effective often after other approaches hadn't helped them. I've formally studied with some of the world's greatest minds such as Paul Chek, Bill Wolcott, Dr John Veltheim, Dr Michael Leahy, Dr Dietrich Klinghardt and Dr Ibrahim Karim. As well as being passionate about helping clients, I have also been a member of the Faculty of the world-renowned CHEK Institute since 2010 teaching and presenting in Europe, USA and Australia. I've also published four health and fitness books and have a number of online professional education program. Outside of work, I have a passion for music, especially dance music and I love to get out on the tennis court at least once per week as well as getting into nature for a long walk near to my home. Facebook Profile https://www.facebook.com/BodyCHEK LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighbrandon/ Website https://www.bodychek.co.uk ______________________________________________ Your Host Karen Roberts At Mintwave Radio Station and the 'Raising Vibrations' podcast network on Podbean, we provide a comprehensive range of services to coaches, consultants, therapists, healers, and experts who want to share their message with a wider audience. Our offerings include a complete podcast production service and an advanced AI-powered sales and marketing system that takes care of lead generation and nurturing for online course sales. We assist our clients in designing, creating, marketing, and selling their courses through various strategies such as educational funnels, podcast funnels, appointment funnels, sales pages, and membership areas. Our "Done 4 you" service encompasses editing podcasts, optimizing sound quality by removing filler words, crafting engaging show notes, producing intros and outros, creating podcast ads and snippets for social media marketing, and helping our clients achieve their first 50,000 downloads. If you're a coach who sells online courses and would like to learn How To Use AI To Build A List And Sell Your Coaching Program Fast......... >> https://karenrobertscoaching.com/ai ATTN: Coaches, Consultants & Experts STUCK at 5-10k Months, How to Turn Your Podcast into a Sales Machine......... check out this free on demand class “Podcast Profits Unleashed” >>https://karenrobertscoaching.com/podcast-profits
Dr. Michael Leahy is known as the 'Pioneer of Soft Tissue Treatment' and was one of the first Chiropractors to break into the professional sports world and has created a road map for others to be a part of these medical staffs. As an engineer and a pilot, Micheal utilizes a very systematic and clean way of thinking and teaching. Active Release Technique (ART) should be part of any multi-modal approach. Dr. Leahy is not only a great clinician, but he is an amazing teacher and really invests in making sure his students fully grasp the concepts. We cover palpation, assessment, and what it takes to be world-class. Enjoy this rare episode with one of the best in the world! Show Notes Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gestalt-education/support
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Today on the train we are discussing changelings. Who are they...or maybe what are they? Where do they come from? What is their agenda? Well hopefully today we can clear up some of these questions for you...do you even care? Changeling, in European folklore, are a deformed or imbecilic offspring of fairies or elves substituted by them secretly for a human infant. According to legend, the abducted human children are given to the devil or used to strengthen fairy stock. How do you make the faerie gene pool stronger? You steal human kids! Duh! The return of the original child may be effected by making the changeling laugh or by torturing it; this latter belief was responsible for numerous cases of actual child abuse. The existence of changelings is believed to stem from the idea that infants are susceptible to demonic possession. In the Medieval Chronicles, by Ralph of Coggeshall, and in other sources, the fairies are said expressly to prey upon unbaptized children. Most stories about changelings describe them as looking like ugly, little old men. Obviously, this can make distinguishing them from your average baby difficult. I’m sure you love your own kid, but let’s be honest. Most babies are horrifyingly strange looking when they are born. Now imagine if they fail to gain weight because of poverty or a condition the parents aren’t aware of. Other descriptions include babies with abnormally sized body parts or facial features. Basically, any defect could be a sign that a fairy took your baby. Though in other cases, a changeling baby does resemble a human child, but only slightly off. Maybe their eyes contain the wisdom of millennia. Or they seem quieter than they were when firstborn. But if they are alive and getting into mischief, it is still better than the alternative. Sometimes the changeling is said to be a pile of sticks magically made to appear as the mirror-image of the stolen child. The mirage sickens before quickly dying. The parents unknowingly bury the sticks, never knowing their true child was missing. n Irish legend, a fairy child may appear sickly and won't grow in size like a normal child, and may have notable physical characteristics such as a beard or long teeth. They may also display intelligence far beyond their apparent years, as well as possess uncanny insight. A common way that a changeling could identify itself is through displaying unusual behaviour when it thinks it's alone, such as jumping about, dancing or playing an instrument — though this last example is found only within Irish and Scottish legend. So far it kinda looks like we might be changelings… beards and music instruments...also I have uncanny eyesight and Moody likes to dance when he thinks no one is around. "A human child might be taken due to many factors: to act as a servant, the love of a human child, or malice. Most often it was thought that fairies exchanged the children. In rare cases, the very elderly of the fairy people would be exchanged in the place of a human baby, so that the old fairy could live in comfort, being coddled by its human parents. Simple charms such as an inverted coat or open iron scissors left where the child sleeps, were thought to ward them off; other measures included a constant watch over the child." L. Ashliman points out in his essay 'Changelings' that changeling tales illustrate an aspect of family survival in pre-industrial Europe. A peasant family's subsistence frequently depended upon the productive labour of each member, and it was difficult to provide for a person who was a permanent drain on the family's scarce resources. "The fact that the changelings' ravenous appetite is so frequently mentioned indicates that the parents of these unfortunate children saw in their continuing existence a threat to the sustenance of the entire family. Changeling tales support other historical evidence in suggesting that infanticide was frequently the solution selected." Fairies would also take adult humans, especially the newly married and new mothers; young adults were taken to marry fairies instead while new mothers were often taken to nurse fairy babies. Often when an adult was taken instead of a child an object such as a log was left in place of the stolen human, enchanted to look like the person.[5] This object in place of the human would seem to sicken and die, to be buried by the human family, while the living human was among the fairies. Bridget Cleary is one of the most well known cases of an adult thought to be a changeling by her family; her husband killed her attempting to force the fairies to return his 'real' wife. The interesting thing about changelings is that there are tales of changelings in many different cultures and their folklores. Let's check out some of these different versions of changelings throughout folklore. First up we have Mên-an-Tol. Mên-an-Tol is a small formation of standing stones in Cornwall UK. In Cornish the name means “the stone of the hole”, why call it that you ask...well the main stone is basically a stone donut. Only one other example of a holed stone exists in the county: the Tolvan Stone near Gweek. The other three stones are more regular granite pillars commonly used in stone circles, with one dressed flat side. There is speculation that these were simply four of the stones of an ancient circle, further large stones having been discovered lying just below the ground nearby. The local moniker the 'Crick Stone' alludes to its alleged ability to aid those with back pain and children suffering from rickets and tuberculosis. This cute little stone formation is thought to be from the late neolithic to early bronze age. Now you may be asking yourselves what this thing has to do with changelings, well, we are gonna tell ya. So according to local legend, a woman had a child that was supposedly replaced with a changeling by pixies. The woman did not know what to do. Under the suggestion of some locals, she took the child to the stone and passed him through 9 times. 9 seems to be the magic number here, as for the curing of rickets and tuberculosis, children were passed through the hole naked nine times. After the woman passed the changeling through the stone it allegedly cured the child of the changeling issues. Ok so its not much but fuck it, its a relatable changeling story. GERMAN FOLKLORE According to Karl Haupt in the book The Legend Book of Lausitz, A child must always have someone nearby until it is six weeks old. Otherwise, an old woman from the woods or the mountains could come and exchange a physically and mentally retarded, malformed changeling for the infant. At the very least, one must place a hymnbook near the child's head before leaving the room. However, if--through negligence--the misfortune does occur, you should take prompt notice of it. Then you need only make a switch from the branches of a weeping birch tree and beat the changeling severely with it. The old woman will respond to his cries by bringing back the exchanged child and taking the beastly child away. You must allow her to depart unhindered, neither scolding nor cursing her, otherwise you will be left with the changeling hanging on your neck. Wow. This is one of the descriptions that have actually led to cases of child abuse as stated at the beginning of the episode. There are many tales of changelings in german folklore. The belief in changelings was strong and widespread. These beliefs continued to exert influence well into the nineteenth century, and in some areas even later. As late as 1924 it was reported that in sections of rural Germany many people were still taking traditional precautions against the demonic exchange of infants. The Germans had some precautions to help aid in the combating of changelings being swapped out for human children. Here are some according to Jacob Grimm from the book Deutsche Mythologie: Placing a key next to an infant will prevent him from being exchanged. Women may never be left alone during the first six weeks following childbirth, for the devil then has more power over them. During the first six weeks following childbirth, mothers may not go to sleep until someone has come to watch the child. If mothers are overcome by sleep, changelings are often laid in the cradle. To prevent this one should lay a pair of men's pants over the cradle. Whenever the mother leaves the infant's room she should lay an article of the father's clothing on the child, so that it cannot be exchanged In the town of Altmark they believe in what are sometimes called dickkopfe or thick heads. In the area itself they are usually referred to as “the underground People”. The underground people are dwarves. They have names like sleepy, grumpy, and dopey. According to J. D. H. Temme in his book Folk Legends from Altmark, to prevent the underground spirits from exchanging a newborn child, it must be continuously watched until it is baptized. For this reason the baptism takes place as soon as possible. Dwarfs are often called "the underground people." They live beneath the earth and would like nothing more than to have beautiful, well-formed human children. They will steal newborns, leaving their own malformed children, called changelings, in their place. Therefore there is always a great rush to have the child baptized, and until this happens the mother and child will not be left alone for even an instant. Furthermore, until then there must always be a burning light near them, even in broad daylight, because the underground people are afraid of light. A child must carefully and continuously be protected against exchange by the underground people until it is baptized. Therefore the so-called "word of God," a leaf from the Bible from a hymnbook, is either wrapped up with the child in its blanket or laid in its cradle. Here's a few stories of changelings in different parts of Germany: The Changeling of Spornitz (Source: Karl Bartsch, Sagen, Märchen und Gebräuche aus Meklenburg) A young peasant woman in Spornitz had her child stolen by an underground person or a Mönk, and a changeling put in its place in the cradle. The mother saw it happen, but she could neither move nor call out. The maniken told her that her son would someday become the king of the underground people. From time to time they had to exchange one of their king's children for a human child so that earthly beauty would not entirely die out among them. She was told to take good care of the little dwarf prince, and her house would be blessed with good fortune. With that the Mönk laid the changeling on her breast and disappeared with her child. She took care of the child, and the prosperity of her household increased visibly. However, the changeling remained small and ugly, and died in his twentieth year. Mecklenburg Changelings Source: Karl Bartsch, Sagen, Märchen und Gebräuche aus Meklenburg (Vienna, Wilhelm Braumüller, 1879), vol. 1, p. 62. Bartsch's source for this legend is Pastor Dolberg from Hinrichshagen. In Rövershagen the underground people once exchanged a woman's unbaptized child for one of their own. Following the advice of a wise man, she laid the underground people's child on the chopping block as though she were going to kill it with an ax. The dwarf's child immediately disappeared, and her own child was returned. The Changeling of Plau Source: Karl Bartsch, Sagen, Märchen und Gebräuche aus Meklenburg (Vienna, Wilhelm Braumüller, 1879), vol. 1, p. 42. A married couple in Plau had a child that after two years was still only as long as a shoe. It had an enormously large head and could not learn to talk. They shared their concern with an old man, who said: "For sure the underground people have exchanged your child. If you want to be certain about this, then take an empty eggshell and in the presence of the child pour fresh beer into it, then add yeast to make it ferment. If the child then starts to talk, then my suspicion is right." They followed this advice. The beer had scarcely begun to ferment when the child called out from its cradle: Now I am as old As Bohemian gold, But this is the first I've ever heard tell, Of beer being brewed in an eggshell. The dwarf's actual words, in the original Low German: Ik bün so olt as Böhmer Gold, doch dat seih ik taum irsten Mal, dat man Bier brugt in Eierschal. The parents determined that the very next night they would throw the child into the Elbe River. They arose after midnight and went to the cradle, where they discovered a strong and healthy child. The underground people had taken back their own child. Up next...the changeling in Irish folklore… In Ireland, the Faerie folk are always treated with respect, but many accusations are hurled at them as well, from making crops wither to milk turning sour. One of the most common accusations is that they steal humans and spirit them away to live in the Faerie realm, whilst leaving an unwanted faerie in their place, which becomes known as...you fucking know it...a changeling. Humans at risk of being taken are said to include handsome young men as they are taken to become lovers of the female Faeries. One theory why this happens is that the Faeries see humans as a stronger and healthier race and try to enhance their own bloodline by breeding with humans. Midwives and new mothers are also favoured by the Faeries because they can be made servants of the Faerie queens and easily tend to the Faerie children. It is said that Faerie women find childbirth very difficult and if the pregnancy even lasts until birth then the Faerie babies that survive are often deformed and stunted. Very occasionally, some people leave the mortal world to live in the Faerie realm by choice. They don’t usually stay in the Faerie realm for life and will return to their home after several years. Of course, none of them returns the same person after so long in the Faerie realm and often people will recognise that these people have ‘changed’ in some way. Traditionally, the person who returns will possess a ‘gift’ of some type and may be a master of herbal or magical knowledge. Humans most at risk of the Faeries are babies and young children. It is suggested that babies are taken as it is easier to integrate them into the Faerie community and there is less chance of them remembering their real parents. When they are taken, a Faerie child, disguised to look like the human child, is left in their place hence the name, ‘Changeling’. Although most Changelings don’t get to return to the Faerie realm, there have been tales of this happening and the Human child finally returned to its rightful family. The Faeries envy human babies as they tend to be happy, healthy, and sturdy beings. On occasion, they have been known to take a child because they simply believe it is not loved enough by its human parents or even take the child out of malice or spite, especially if someone from that family has disrespected someone from the Faerie Realm. One can never be too sure what a Faerie’s motive is. So how do the Irish recognize a changeling? Well let's find out! It is said that you can tell a Changeling baby by the fact that it is ill-tempered and looks wizened in appearance. Most will have very dark eyes and if you look into them you can see wisdom well beyond their age. A Changeling will also grow and develop a lot quicker than a human baby and within a few weeks the Changeling will have a full set of teeth and their legs and arms will be quite bony and thin. A changeling doesn’t always appear as a baby and occasionally the Faeries will leave a piece of enchanted wood called a ‘stock’ in the cradle instead. This stock will appear to grow sick and die right in front of the ‘parents’ eyes. The changelings’ new family will never have any good luck while the changeling resides in the family home as the changeling will drain the family of any good fortune that will come their way. A warning though to all those people who become parents to a changeling, it must be loved and cared for like it is your own if you ever want to have a chance of seeing your own child again. The unspoken threat is that if the changeling is harmed or abandoned in any way, the Faeries will treat your child just as badly or possibly even worse, a risk any parents would not be willing to take. However, don’t despair! There are certain methods one can use in the event of returning a Changeling from where it came from and ensuring the safe return of the child that has been taken. Below you will find some of the most traditional methods used. Trooping Faeries leave their barrow, (their home) several times a year. A direct swap is possible at this time although to be successful, specific spells and rituals need to be performed. A Faerie changeling is often weak and feeble so they must be nurtured and loved so that he/she becomes healthy and happy. When this occurs the Faerie parents usually decide that they want their natural child back and will switch them, themselves. This is probably the best and safest way to return a changeling to its proper parents as I really wouldn’t recommend the next method myself. In some areas in Ireland, Faeries are seen as demons. So because of this, the stolen person is not seen as kidnapped but possessed and it is believed that Faeries can be exorcised just like demons. The victim is beaten or tortured in the hope that life within the ‘host’ will become so unpleasant the Faerie be cast out. In Ireland, it is widely believed that the Faeries are terrified of fire and some alleged Changelings have been badly burned or even killed by the efforts of others in order to make the Faerie leave. If attempts at returning the changeling fail the unlucky ‘parents’ can expect the Changeling to grow up to be a snivelling, dim-witted person who will no longer be a changeling but will be known as an ‘oaf’. So if the Changeling becomes an oaf, what becomes of the human child living in the Faerie realm? Some are reported to pine and grieve so much for their loved ones in the mortal world that they wither and die. While others can adapt quite well and live happily within the Faerie realm enjoying a long life filled with cheerfulness, Irish music and Irish dancing. You want stories? Here's a couple for ya. This is the story of Bridget Cleary. On March 15, 1895, Bridget Cleary, the 28-year-old wife of a copper, went missing from her cottage near Clonmel in County Tipperary. Days later her body was found in a shallow grave, burned to death by her husband and family members who suspected her of being possessed by a fairy. Cleary, believed to be 'the last witch burned in Ireland,' was the victim of dangerous superstitious beliefs. Her story has become part of Irish folklore, and her tragic tale has been immortalized in the children’s rhyme “Are you a witch or are you a fairy, Or are you the wife of Michael Cleary?” Books have been written about her and filmmakers are currently trying to raise funds to make a movie loosely based on her story. Cleary and her husband Michael were a well-off but childless couple. Bridget was a dressmaker who made additional independent income from keeping hens. According to accounts, she caught a cold that possibly developed into pneumonia, or she may have had tuberculosis. As her condition worsened, her husband and her uncle, Jack Dunne, began to circulate the story that Bridget had been taken by fairies and the woman in the bed was a changeling. According to Irishidentity.com, herbal cures were forced down her throat and she was held over the fire while being asked repeatedly if she was a changeling. Several family members assisted and neighbors were present the evening before her death as more tests were conducted on her. On March 15, 1895, her husband set fire to her nightgown and threw lamp-oil on her. “She’s not my wife,” he said. “You’ll soon see her go up the chimney.” Jack Dunne forced one of Bridget's brothers to carry her to a shallow grave. Some time afterward, it was reported to the local priest that Bridget had been burned to death by her husband and other family members. The priest went to the police who found her charred body and arrested nine people, including Bridget’s family members, neighbors, and friends, in connection with the murder. Michael Cleary served 15 years for the crime, after which he emigrated to Canada. According to the New York Times, the case was used as a weapon against Irish Home Rule, asking how could a people who still believed in fairies and spirits be trusted to govern themselves in the modern world? A REAL CHANGELING In a little village on the Cavan/Leitrim border, there lived a man who had disappeared and was said to have been taken by faeries. Miraculously he returned 10 years later out of the blue. While this story is said to be retold all the time even up to this, we could not find the details of this story anywhere, no names, no dates, no nothing. That being said … get your shit together people out there. POLISH/SLAVIC How do you get a one armed polish guy out of a tree? How many pollocks does it take to screw in a light bulb? Screen door on a submarine...you've heard them all, but have you heard about the changeling in Polish folklore? Doubt it, but that is why we are here. To inform you on the coolest shit around...like the Dziwozona. Also known as the Mamuna or Boginka, they were thought to be the spirits of a girl who died in childhood or women who killed their child (oddly connected), but they could also be women who died during pregnancy or women who had a child out of wedlock. Basically, the demon was often meant to represent things that were considered bad for women and represented an unnatural life or death. Depictions vary, but the most common description is that she’s an old hag with breasts so large she washes her clothes with them. Damn thats hot...anyway… Dziwożona was thought to appear during foul weather among the trees and swamps. Unlike many demons who would attack directly (though depictions of the boginka did include attacks), Dziwożona waited and observed mothers with their children. During this time she could make the children ill and would often come up with elaborate schemes to draw the mother away. She would then strike when the mother was gone, replacing the child with a changeling – the hag’s own child. Changelings were creatures that appear throughout Slavic myth. Demons would use them to replace the children they stole, but the changelings did not grow like normal humans. They had massive abdomens and small, disfigured heads. Which is different from the German myths if you remember from earlier as theirs had the big heads. They rarely slept, screaming into the night, and sometimes they even grew claws and jagged teeth. Almost all changelings died in childhood, but if they survived, they were little more than spiteful, mumbling loners. It’s likely that changelings and the connection with Dziwożona were simply the early Slavs’ ways of understanding disabilities among children. Beyond it being a warning for mothers not to abandon their children, it was easier to explain away that a demon stole the child than to accept disabilities are a part of human life. It’s brutal but unfortunately was common among early cultures. There were ways to protect your child against the Dziwożona, though. Parents would tie a red ribbon around the baby’s hand (a tradition still continued today in some Slavic countries) and also give the child a red cap to wear, protecting their face from the moon. SCANDINAVIAN The folk belief regarding the interchanging of children by the subterraneans is prevalent and old – in Norse times, the changeling was called vixlingr and skiptingr – and was most likely founded on the physical fact that a seemingly healthy and normal child could change drastically over a short period of time, and develop abnormal features. The portrayals often include the child having a big head, yellow and sallow complexion, "old man's face", bulging eyes, long hands and short feet and pointy teeth. Being "hungry as a watchdog," crying day and night, the changeling was described as a obstinate and imbecile being, and a slow learner, whether it came to walking, reading or talking. Contemporary medicine would most likely recognize symptoms of jaundice, rickets, atrophy (muscle wasting) and other defects caused by heredity and malnutrition. But for people without this medical knowledge, the "healing" simply consisted in getting rid of the changeling as soon as possible, in order to get the “rightful'' child in return. The treatment performed to attain such, was nothing less than horrible; among the many tricks in the book were to pretend to throw the child in the oven, pinch his nose with red-hot irons, and whipping him naked on a pile of garbage three Thursday evenings in a row. The idea was of course to frighten and abuse the poor creature to such a degree that the child’s “real” mother would feel sorry for him and reverse the switch. The legends recounting stories about elderly changelings prove however that this procedure was far from effective. At worst, they could be hundreds of years old, it was said. But it was never too late to get them out of the house. You could just lure them to talk and reluctantly divulge their age, they were exposed and made ready to die. The more outrageous the attempts were, the greater was the chance to fool them. A legend from Southern Norway, tells the story of an elderly changeling; the household put forward for him a huge pot of just a tiny bit of porridge in it, yet as many spoons as they could muster. Then he said: "I'm older than the mountains, and as gray as a scythe, but never have I seen so great a barrel and so little food and so many spoons before!" Then they knew that he was a changeling. On a farm in Eastern Norway they pretended to brew ale in an eggshell. But when the old man awoke and saw this, he burst out laughing: "No, now I have been around for so long that I've seen the old forest burn down and grow up again seven times, but never have I seen anyone brew beer in an eggshell." Then, someone asked. "Are you finished?" "Yes, "replied the old man. At the blink of an eye he was gone, and there was only a crumbling bone remaining. " Norwegian poet Haldis Moren Vesaas (1907-1995) wrote a poem about the changeling that might be easier to relate to than the old legends. This poem however, speaks of loving your child no matter how tired you are. For the changeling and the sweet, gentle child is the same, but sometimes it feels as if your little angel has been replaced with a nasty, vicious troll that nobody likes. Wanna hear it? Well you’re gonna anyways cus its out fucking show! Rockabye rockabye big, ugly child, troll is your surname, no doubt. The hugest boiler is in use as we speak, no less, to silence your trout The cradle you lie in will soon be too small, this hardship sure takes its toll You are heavy, so heavy, and the night is so long, for she who must cradle a troll All that see you, give me advice, that I should torment you, kick and toss. Then they will come for you, and I can get back the long lost child I’ve lost Rockabye changeling, big and foul Please, keep the fear at bay I will not hit you, trust me on that, and no one shall take you away The other, the cutie, can stay where she is While you, who is hated so deep, needs me to love and care for you And look! Now you’ve fallen asleep The tales vary from country to country and region to region in Scandinavian folklore. Scandinavian parents would often place an iron tool such as a pair of scissors or a knife on top of the cradle of an unbaptised infant to prevent its being abducted by the trolls. It was believed that if a human child were still taken, in spite of such measures, the parents could force the return of the child by treating the changeling cruelly, using methods such as whipping or even inserting it in a heated oven. In at least one case, a woman was taken to court for having killed her child in an oven. In Sweden, it is believed that a fire must be kept lit in the room housing a child before it is christened, and ,furthermore, that the water used to bathe the child should not be thrown out, since both of these precautions will prevent the child from being taken by trolls. In one Swedish tale, the human mother is advised to brutalize the changeling (bortbyting) so that the trolls will return her son, but she refuses, unable to mistreat an innocent child despite knowing its nature. When her husband demands she abandon the changeling, she refuses, and he leaves her – whereupon he meets their son in the forest, wandering free. The son explains that since his mother had never been cruel to the changeling, the troll mother had never been cruel to him, and when she sacrificed what was dearest to her, her husband, they had realized they had no power over her and released him. SPAIN The next legend comes from Spain, more specifically Asturias. Asturias is an autonomous community in northwest Spain. Their mythology contains tales of the Xana. The Xana is a beautiful fairy said to dwell wherever pure bodies of water flow, combing her long curly hair with a comb made of sun or moonbeams, using the water as a mirror. This bad fairy may also live in a cave, safeguarding her immense collection of ill-gained treasure. The Xana reminds us of sea nymphs and nixies, who also spend time near water using their beauty to lure humans. One of the key defining characteristics of the Xana is their thievery. Many tales describe the Xana acquiring a plethora of earthly treasures, and many myths talk of young adventurers who unsuccessfully attempt to gain the treasure of the Xana. Tales of Xanas also often involve the kidnapping of a human child, replacing it with their own offspring (called Xaninos). The Xana will make this swap by entering a human home through a keyhole. They cannot care for the children themselves. They find themselves ill-equipped to feed their children, due to their lack of lactation. So instead of dooming their own child to the fate of starvation, they take a human child from their cradle and replace it with their own fairy child. This behavior is reminiscent of changelings in other cultures. Eventually, the human mother will realize that their child has been replaced. WALES “Tylwyth Teg,” (Welsh fairies) or “Fair folk” were thought to have sought-after human babies and would steal them whenever they could, swapping them with a poor weak substitute of fairy descent. The new fairy baby displayed crabbiness and ugliness which would be visible. The distraught families, upon suspecting their child to have been “swapped” would seek the most horrific solutions to the problem, often employing a “fairy doctor” to diagnose the child as a fairy using various torturous methods which would lead to the death of the poor child. Some practices involved burning the child with hot coals, holding them over a fire or boiling water, leaving them exposed to the elements, or drowning them in the belief that the fairies would rush to save their own and give back the “real” child. Such was superstition and so intense was the fear of the fair folk, this practice was sadly common and widespread. Unchristened children were thought to be most at risk as were girls and twins. In all households, there were routine precautions aimed to prevent child theft. A prevalent one involved putting fire tongs over a cradle, because of the fairies’ well-known antipathy to iron. In the parish of Trefeglwys, near Llanidloes, Montgomery, a little shepherd’s cottage dubbed the Place of Strife, on account of the trouble recorded there. A couple that once resided there had twins, when they were a few months old the wife went to the house of neighbors, leaving both babies alone. When she returned, she saw the “blue petticoats of the old elves'' fleeing from her home. Hurrying indoors, she found her house as she had left it and was relieved. However, as the weeks rolled by, she noticed her twins' growth seems stunted. Her husband accused them of not being his, and it caused a huge rift between them. A local wise man gave this advice. He told her that when she was preparing dinner for the harvesters, in sight of the twins she was to empty the shell of an egg and fill it with pottage. Then carry it out to the workers as if meant to feed them all. But he told her to listen to what the twins say to each other about this strange behavior. If they discuss it in ways that children should not understand, then she should take them both to the river Llyn Ebyr and throw them both in. She did as she was told and heard the twins say; ACORNS BEFORE OAK I KNEW; AN EGG BEFORE A HEN; NEVER ONE HEN’S EGG-SHELL STEW ENOUGH FOR HARVESTMEN! On hearing this, the mother took the two children and threw them into the Llyn, and sure enough, saw goblins in their blue trousers come to save their dwarfs. The mother had her own children back again, and all was well once more. In Wirt Sykes book British Goblins, Welsh Folklore, he writes that a Dazzy Walter, the wife of Abel Walter, of Ebwy Fawr, one night in her husband’s absence awoke in her bed and found her baby had gone. Terrified, she searched around her bed for it and grabbed it with her hand above the bed, which was as far as the fairies had managed to carry it. And a woman called Jennet Francis, of that same valley of Ebwy Fawr, said that one night in bed she felt her infant son being taken from her arms; after that, she screamed and hung on, and, as she phrased it, ‘God and me were too hard for them.’ This son later grew up and became a famous preacher of the gospel. The Llanover estate when run by Lady Llanover in the 19th century was rife with rumours of the fairies amongst the gardeners who worked there. Several accounts were recorded, and it was said that Twlyth Teg would change children in the area. One family who would regularly leave out offerings of bread and milk for the Fae had a son who decided it was funny to replace the bowl of milk with urine. On finding it, the angry fairies threw the contents around the room and placed a curse as punishment that there would always be a fool – an idiot who would never prosper in his family. Sure enough one of his own children in later years turned out to be one and this continued in every generation since. A woman by the name of Nani Fach was also said to be the offspring of the fairies as she was presumably “different.” House staff of Lady Llanover would throw crumbs of bread on the floor before going to bed at night as offerings to the fairies such was their fear of them. Well… Wales seems to have a bit of a changeling problem...and a lot of funny names of places. So those are some of the myths of changelings from various cultures. While there are some differences most seem to have the same basic principles. You see many of the same stories repeated through the various myths. They may have different wording or phrasing due to the region or culture but they are the same. There were a couple recorded stories of deaths due to people thinking that someone was a changeling. We discussed the story of Bridget Cleary earlier but there was another tragic incident that involved a child. Michael Laehy was only four when he died. Anne Roche, an old woman of very advanced age, was indicted for the murder of Michael Leahy, a young child, by drowning him in the Flesk. This case, which at first assumed a very serious aspect, from the meaning imputed to the words spoken by the prisoner, that the sin of the child’s death was on the grand-mother, and not on the prisoner, turned out to be a homicide, committed under the delusion of the grossest superstition. The child, though four years old, could neither stand, walk, or speak – it was thought to be fairy struck – and the grandmother ordered the prisoner and one of the witnesses, Mary Clifford, to bathe the child every morning in the pool of the river Flesk, where the boundaries of three farms meet; they had so bathed it for three mornings running, and on the last morning the prisoner kept the child longer under the water than usual, when her companion (the witness, Mary Clifford) said to the prisoner, ‘how can you hope ever to see God after this?’ to which the prisoner replied, that ‘the sin was on the grand-mother, and not on her.’ Upon cross-examination, the witness said it was not done with intent to kill the child, but to cure it – to put the Fairy out of it. On her being charged by the policeman who apprehended here with drowning the child, she said it did not matter if it had died four years ago. Baron Pennefather said, thought it was a case of suspicion, and required to be thoroughly examined into, yet the jury would not be safe in convicting the prisoner of murder, however strong their suspicions might be. Verdict: not guilty. Author Robert Curran says that the verdict is suggestive of the depth of belief in changelings in the community. There were several similar cases in rural Ireland in the 19th century. The reality behind many changeling legends was often the birth of deformed or developmentally disabled children. Among the diseases or disabilities with symptoms that match the description of changelings in various legends are spina bifida, cystic fibrosis, PKU, progeria, Down syndrome, homocystinuria, Williams syndrome, Hurler syndrome, Hunter syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and cerebral palsy. The greater incidence of birth defects in boys correlates to the belief that male infants were more likely to be taken. Psychologist Stuart Vyse writes that modern parents have higher expectations of childbirth and when "children don't meet these expectations, parents sometimes find a different demon to blame." A condition known as regressive autism, where children appear to develop normally in their early years and then start to show symptoms of autism, can also be compared to marks of a changeling child. As noted, it has been hypothesized that the changeling legend may have developed, or at least been used, to explain the peculiarities of children who did not develop normally, probably including all sorts of developmental delays and abnormalities. In particular, it has been suggested that autistic children would be likely to be labeled as changelings or elf-children due to their strange, sometimes inexplicable behavior. For example, this association might explain why fairies are often described as having an obsessive impulse to count things like handfuls of spilled seeds. This has found a place in autistic culture. Some autistic adults have come to identify with changelings (or other replacements, such as aliens) for this reason, as well as their own feelings of being in a world where they do not belong and of practically not being the same species as the other people around them. (Compare the pseudoscientific New Age concept of indigo children.) So like a lot of things the changeling myth may be chalked up to nothing more than people just not understanding and knowing about deformities, birth defects, and mental illness. Interesting nonetheless! 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While YouTube announces broad censorship mandates for any channel discussing the election, Steve Bannon discusses the latest on the coronavirus pandemic and the latest updates on the state of the election. Calling in are Maggie VandenBerghe, John Fredericks, Michael Leahy, Rudy Giuliani. Sign up at stopthecensors.com for updates. Aired On: 12/16/2020
While YouTube announces broad censorship mandates for any channel discussing the election, Steve Bannon discusses the latest on the coronavirus pandemic and the latest updates on the state of the election. Calling in are Maggie VandenBerghe, John Fredericks, Michael Leahy, Rudy Giuliani. Sign up at stopthecensors.com for updates.Aired On: 12/16/2020
Amy and Matt talk with Maryland Secretary of Information Technology, Michael Leahy on how he became the state's technology leader, the importance of data privacy, Maryland's One-Stop Business Portal, legacy modernization, cybersecurity and giving work-from-home employees the best possible experience.
Reading a great book about MJ's comeback with Wizards by Michael Leahy. Jordan had walked out of practice on his coach Doug Collins and Collins lost control of the team after that. Then he had Phil Jackson who taught him that is was about the team first. Jackson told Jordan to pass the F'in ball to an open John Paxson in Game 5 of their first NBA championship. Priceless. Dr. Fauci will throw out the first pitch of the Nats-Yanks game on opening day.Tobias Harris just had a press conference and the only thing he spoke of was justice for Breonna Taylor. Amen.
Michael Leahy, founder and executive director of BraveHearts, joins the podcast today to discuss pornography, sexual addiction, and the Hope we have in Jesus. braveheartsuniversity.com
Count 3 Result and analysis: Valid Poll 59495 , Quota 11,900 Pat Breen, FG 5454; Joe Carey, FG 5721; Martin Conway, FG 2310; Cathal Crowe, FF 8402; Timmy Dooley, FF 7783; Roisin Garvey, GP 5735; Michael Leahy, IFP 807; Rita McInerney, FF 4179; Michael McNamara, Ind 7465; Theresa O’Donoghue, PBP 1254; Joseph Woulfe, Ind 1285; Violet Anne Wynne, SF 9063. Michael Leahy eliminated. Day one of the count for the Clare constituency brought the el Politico crew to North Clare on a wet and windy 9th of February 2020 and into the Falls hotel for a live broadcast from 5.30pm till midnight. Listen back to some of the highlights of the day with Political analyst Paul Bugler and Jim Collins. Outside broadcast sponsored by Michael Long Construction, Scariff.
David Barrett, Ind 404; Pat Breen, FG 5409; Joe Carey, FG 5688; Martin Conway, FG 2287; Cathal Crowe, FF 8372; Timmy Dooley, FF 7767; Roisin Garvey, GP 5640; Michael Leahy, IFP 764; Trudy Leyden, Ind 222; Rita McInerney, FF 4146;Michael McNamara, Ind 7350; Theresa O’Donoghue, PBP 1207; Joseph Woulfe, Ind 1226; Violet Anne Wynne, SF 8998. Trudy Leyden and David Barrett eliminated Day one of the count for the Clare constituency brought the el Politico crew to North Clare on a wet and windy 9th of February 2020 and into the Falls hotel for a live broadcast from 5.30pm till midnight. Listen back to some of the highlights of the day with Political analyst Paul Bugler and Jim Collins. Outside broadcast sponsored by Michael Long Construction, Scariff.
Today on Morning Focus we welcomed the second in our series of General Election Debates as another 5 of the 15 Candidates joined us in studio. The candidates that joined us in studio today were, Joe Carey, Fine Gael, Michael Leahy, Irish Freedom Party, Rita McInerney, Fianna Fáil, Theresa O'Donohoe, People Before Profit and Joseph Woulfe, Independent.
In the build-up to election 2020, Clare FM is meeting each of the candidates and allowing them a chance to outline to you, the voter, what they will do if elected on February 8th. Corofin man Michael Leahy is running as the only Irish Freedom Party candidate in the county.
Today on Morning Focus, we were joined in studio by Irish Freedom Party General Election Candidate, Michael Leahy.
Adam Torres interviews Michael Leahy, CEO at Busy Beauty in this episode. Follow Adam on Instagram at Ask Adam Torres for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast: https://www.moneymatterstoptips.com/podcastguest --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneymatters/support
No pillow talk this week! We dive right in as Michael Leahy is back with Travis and Jeff to discuss how parents can lead a conversation about sexuality and pornography with their kids. They discuss a generational change in the view of pornography, being safe people, and how it’s never too early to start talking about God’s plan for our lives. https://setfreesummit.org/resources-and-tools/ is a great resource to find additional book on this topic. Visit www.bravehearts.org for more information about the resources Michael referred to. Or email Michael directly at: mleahy@bravehearts.org Email us and see if we still have free books left over!Travis.billman@12stone.comJeff.semple@12stone.com
As you probably gathered from the title, this episode has some adult content that may not be appropriate for younger ears, as Travis and Jeff sit down with Michael Leahy fromwww.bravehearts.org, a ministry dedicated to helping individuals and families dealing with sexual addiction and sexual struggles. In this episode they talk about addicts versus strugglers, “betrayal trauma,” pillow talk, and a whole lot more. If you or someone you love has been wrapped up in pornography or sexual addiction, we would HIGHLY suggest you check out www.bravehearts.org, and check out their Masterclasses and Virtual Summit coming in December. Also, we’re planning on continuing the conversation in the next episode, so if you have questions you’d like answered, send them our way. All information will be kept confidential. We know this is a sensitive topic, but we want to talk about things that are helpful to you! Send us your feedback!Travis.billman@12stone.comJeff.semple@12stone.com
Can a person stop looking at porn but still be an addict? I love this question and have encountered it many times in my work with men throughout the years. One of the purity coaches I most respect is Michael Leahy, founder & CEO of BraveHearts, a faith-based, non-profit ministry, whose mission has been to lead people to freedom from sexual sin and sex addiction through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Recently, someone asked Michael this question: "Can you define terms you use like slip, minor slip, relapse? If I have been successful in stopping porn use but unsuccessful in stopping acting out behaviors, how do I discern where I am at?" I really loved his answer to the question. It's both helpful and specific but really gets to the heart of the writer's question. Enjoy! For more information about this podcast & other great content, visit pflhome.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/puregold/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/puregold/support
Today, we've got it all! Unsolicited book reviews, witty banter, a mini-meeting, and the pièce de résistance, a conversation with BraveHearts Michael Leahy. He'll be chatting about his exciting new thoughts on how to use technology to put connection, recovery and growth on a steroid regimen that won't get you a 30 game suspension. We're talking about hacking the system today, on the Pirate Monk Podcast. https://www.bravehearts.org/michael-leahy
The National Governor’s Association (NGA) has expressed new interest in state information technology issues particularly around the subject of cybersecurity. This year NGA instituted a process whereby states are competitively selected for partnerships with the organization to work together on cybersecurity challenges. Just last month NGA announced that it would partner with seven states, including Maryland, to help enhance their cybersecurity strategies. Ask the CIO: SLED Edition spoke with Maryland Secretary of Information Technology and state Chief Information Officer Michael Leahy, and state Chief Information Security Officer John Evans, about how they became involved in this program.
Power of Purity | Helping Men to Honor God with their Sexual Gift
Michael Leahy is an expert in the areas of pornography, sexual addiction, and recovery... and he's the Founder & CEO of BRAVEHEARTS... which is a faith based, mentoring centric ministry. Prior to founding BRAVEHEARTS, Michael spent twenty years in sales and sales management positions with technology firms such as IBM, Unisys and NEC. But then his thirty-year relationship with pornography escalated into a full-blown sexual addiction that eventually cost him his marriage and family, a business partnership, countless relationships, and his reputation. When Michael finally hit rock bottom, and was preparing to put a pistol in his mouth to end it all, he was trying to figure out what to say to his sons in the suicide note that he would leave behind. It was only then he was shocked to realize the enormous price that pornography and sexual addiction had extracted from his life. That dark place helped him realize his desperate need for God, and he then began the difficult but redemptive process of his healing journey. Eventually Michael founded BRAVEHEARTS, which is a faith-based non-profit organization whose mission is to lead people from sexual brokenness and sexual addiction to freedom in Christ. Michael has written 5 books, including... Porn Nation - Conquering America's # 1 Addiction... and has made many media appearances as an expert on the issues of pornography, sexual addiction, and recovery, including 20/20, The View, CNN, CNBC, the BBC, and The 700 Club. Michael's story is another amazing example of the powerful grace, mercy, and redemption of God! You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free. John 8:32
Power of Purity | Helping Men to Honor God with their Sexual Gift
Michael Leahy is an expert in the areas of pornography, sexual addiction, and recovery... and he's the Founder & CEO of BRAVEHEARTS... which is a faith based, mentoring centric ministry. Prior to founding BRAVEHEARTS, Michael spent twenty years in sales and sales management positions with technology firms such as IBM, Unisys and NEC. But then his thirty-year relationship with pornography escalated into a full-blown sexual addiction that eventually cost him his marriage and family, a business partnership, countless relationships, and his reputation. When Michael finally hit rock bottom, and was preparing to put a pistol in his mouth to end it all, he was trying to figure out what to say to his sons in the suicide note that he would leave behind. It was only then he was shocked to realize the enormous price that pornography and sexual addiction had extracted from his life. That dark place helped him realize his desperate need for God, and he then began the difficult but redemptive process of his healing journey. Eventually Michael founded BRAVEHEARTS, which is a faith-based non-profit organization whose mission is to lead people from sexual brokenness and sexual addiction to freedom in Christ. Michael has written 5 books, including... Porn Nation - Conquering America's # 1 Addiction... and has made many media appearances as an expert on the issues of pornography, sexual addiction, and recovery, including 20/20, The View, CNN, CNBC, the BBC, and The 700 Club. Michael's story is another amazing example of the powerful grace, mercy, and redemption of God! You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free. John 8:32
OMG, it’s EPISODE #50!!!! How crazy is that?? Today we have the founders of BusyBeauty on the pod — Jamie Steenbakkers & Michael Leahy. Alison (their marketing manager) also tagged along which made this recording a record for how many people participated! BusyBeauty is a wonderful brand for women on the go (which makes so much sense for our listeners!). After meeting in college, Jamie and Michael set out to solve the problem of long and involved beauty routines (and also shaving your legs in a dorm room). They created a waterless shave gel first and have since expanded their line to include wipes and showerless shampoo. Jamie is a beauty protege — the next generation inventor, the eye for design, the creator and the visionary. While Michael is a hustler — an expert at supply chain optimization, growth hacker, people, and cash flow manager. The team is based locally in Boston, and we get into some great topics like how to manage your finances starting out as an entrepreneur, their biggest struggles, and their biggest successes. Find BusyBeauty HERE and on Instagram HERE. Seriously, can’t wait for you guys to hear this one and what our reading told us about the podcast moving forward (spoiler alert - we’re super inspired!) We are so proud and excited about this episode and are so excited to hear what you think - let’s start normalizing these conversations together. We’d love to continue this conversation in our Facebook group and on Instagram. Our Facebook group is a safe space for anyone who joins, so don’t forget to check us out there. Click here to join the *SUPER EXLUSIVE* Detox & Chill Podcast Group. As always, don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram (@detoxandchillpodcast) and join our Facebook group. We love you! Xoxo, Meg & Beck P.S. If you want to listen to Tara Foley’s episode (who also went to Babson like Jamie and Michael), click here. AND REGISTER FOR THE EVENT NEXT WEEK HERE. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/detoxandchill/support
This week, Con Murphy and Conan Byrne turn the spotlight on where the SSE Airtricity League fits into the FAI's structure for Irish football by chatting to High Performance Director Ruud Dokter. Topics covered include Player Development, the new underage leagues, the impact of coach education, style of play and the next steps forward. They also discuss with ex-Shelbourne defender Stephen Paisley and St Patrick's Athletic centre-back Michael Leahy the merits of making a move into the working world while still playing in the League.
Traylor and Melody are joined by Michael Leahy, the founder and CEO of BraveHearts to discuss sexual addiction, the grace of the gospel, and an upcoming online summit, called Breaking Free Summit. Michael grew up in a Christian home with all the markings of a “normal” childhood. After moving from LA to Spokane, Washington he began to feel like an outsider and was bullied. Michael looks back at the exact moment he was introduced to pornography on the playground at 11 years old. Once he had seen the porn and kept it a secret with the other boys, the bullying stopped.This led to Michael viewing sex as acceptance and porn gave him a semblance of manliness. Michael continues to reflect back on how this viewing led to a sexual addiction went onto seep into his adult life, marriage and ultimately through his divorce. Michael is the founder and CEO of BraveHearts, a faith-based, mentoring-centric ministry that's been helping Christian men build and maintain lives of sexual integrity so they don't have to suffer the consequences of sexual sin. Michael has written 5 books on the subject, shared his story of redemption in hundreds of churches, colleges, and conferences. He is committed to helping those break free from the brokenness of sexual addiction. Michael and BraveHearts are hosting a 10 day online virtual summit called Breaking Free summit. The summit will contain interviews and stories from 45 leading experts in the subject of pornography, sexual addiction, and recovery. All the materials are free for the first 48 hours and after that will be available through the all access pass which is available for purchase. Any money raised goes to BraveHearts and other organizations involved in the summit including Undone Redone. The summit will run from December 10-19 and you can find more information at BraveHearts.org.
Michael Leahy, author of Porn Nation, joins Pornfree Radio to discuss his journey out of porn and sex addiction. Michael is the CEO and founder of BraveHearts a faith-based mentoring organization for men recovering from porn and sex addiction. Michael also shares about his upcoming Breaking Free Virtual Summit. Presenting 40+ speakers over 10 days. December 10-19, 2017. Buy the Summit All-Access Pass or attend for free (Sessions are only available for 48 hours.) http://recoveredman.com/summitpass Show Notes Links and resources at http://recoveredman.com/135 Coaching With Matt Dobschuetz http://recoveredman.com/coaching Contibute to Pornfree Radio http://recoveredman.com/contribute Facebook https://www.facebook.com/recoveredman Twitter http://twitter.com/recoveredman Google+ https://plus.google.com/+MattDobschuetz FEEDBACK http://recoveredman.com/contact-matt/ Thanks for all your ratings and reviews in iTunes. If you haven’t had a chance yet please subscribe in iTunes and leave a rating or review because that helps get the word out. The post 135 – Breaking Free with Michael Leahy, Author and CEO of BraveHearts appeared first on Recovered Man.
Pull up a beanbag chair and enjoy a post thanksgiving conversation with Nate and Michael Leahy as they discuss some new technology that is going to help educate folks on breaking the chains of porn addiction.
Today Nate & Aaron talk to Michael Leahy about his story and the Bravehearts ministry that mentors men from sexual addiction to powerful walks with Jesus. They also dip into the mail bag to answer some of your questions. To check out Michael's ministry, go to bravehearts.org
On this week's Extratime.ie Sportscast, presenter Josh Dolan is joined by a Dublin derby goal scoring hero, the Cobh Ramblers manager one win away from the play-offs and a Sligo Rovers defender fresh from a 3-0 win over Dundalk. Last Friday, Bohemians hosted bitter rivals Shamrock Rovers for their last derby of the 2016 season. The Gypsies won the bragging rights thanks to a single goal victory over the Hoops. The Dalymount goal scoring hero, Roberto Lopes talks to Josh and Extratime.ie reporter Macdara Ferris about scoring that goal and the hopes for the future at Bohs. Cobh Ramblers know that a win over Athlone Town this week will put them into the play-offs. Manager Stephen Henderson talks to the Sportscast about his young side, the excellent behind-the-scenes staff at St Coleman's Park and how he believes this season has been his best in management. 10 man Sligo Rovers surprised many with a 3-0 win over Dundalk in Oriel Park last week. Defender Michael Leahy talks to Josh about that game, Sligo Rovers' season and community spirit amongst the squad. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/extratimecom)
White, black, Jewish, Christian, wealthy, working class, conservative, liberal -- the Los Angeles Dodgers of the 1960s embodied the disparate cultural forces at play in an America riven by race and war. In “The Last Innocents,” award-winning writer Michael Leahy tells the story of this mesmerizing time and extraordinary team through seven players -- Maury Wills, Sandy Koufax, Wes Parker, Jeff Torborg, Tommy Davis, Dick Tracewski, and Lou Johnson. It is a story about what it was like to be a major leaguer when the country was turned upside down by the tumult of the civil rights movement, a series of wrenching political assassinations, and the shock waves of the Vietnam War. Outside the public eye, these seven Dodgers -- friends, mentors, and confidants -- struggled to understand their place in society and in a sport controlled by owners whose wishes were fiat. Even as they starred in games watched by millions, they coped with anxieties and indignities their fans knew nothing about -- some of their wounds deeply personal, others more common to the times. In their dissatisfaction, they helped plant the seeds of a rebellion that would change their sport. Michael Leahy is the author of “Hard Lessons” and “When Nothing Else Matters: Michael Jordan’s Last Comeback.” His award-winning career has included thirteen years as a writer for the “Washington Post” and the “Washington Post Magazine.” Leahy’s 2005 “Washington Post Magazine” story about a California sperm donor won the Society of Professional Journalists Award for best magazine story of the year. His stories have been selected four times for the annual Best American Sports Writing anthologies. On the final Thursday of the regular season, Michael Leahy led an enthralling Clubhouse conversation about his great -- yes, great -- book. One hour, three minutes, fourteen seconds. Listen in...
Cool As Folk host, Michael Leahy comments on his recent award from SN&R and other topics related to Folk and Americana music
Cool As Folk host, Michael Leahy comments on his recent award from SN&R and other topics related to Folk and Americana music
At first glance pornography seems relatively harmless. Some even advocate its use to spice things up in the bedroom. Michael Leahy and his ex-wife Patty will tell you differently. They share their story of a powerful addiction that destroyed their family. It really is a big deal.
We have a special guest on the program today. Michael Leahy is the founder of Bravehearts, a faith-based mentoring ministry to men. We will hear Michael's story but also about an exciting 10-Day Virtual Summit with over 40 experts in the field of sexual addiction and recovery. Don't miss it! Register Now for the Breaking Free SummitSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations
We have a special guest on the program today. Michael Leahy is the founder of Bravehearts, a faith-based mentoring ministry to men. We will hear Michael's story but also about an exciting 10-Day Virtual Summit with over 40 experts in the field of sexual addiction and recovery. Don't miss it! Register Now for the Breaking Free SummitSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations