Podcasts about Moderation

Our friend Shep Rose from the Bravo universe and so much more returns to the pod to discuss his new book, Nothing in Moderation, detailing his psychedelic journey inward and beyond. Shep is a legend, and we're happy to have him back to chat about Chris eating new types of fruit at Chez Panisse, the future of children proteinmaxxing, Shep's take on the golfer's attempted presidential pardon, handing a guy an envelope of cash in a Publix parking lot, a detailed recounting of his ayahuasca journey in Costa Rica, what Shep did for Charleston, South Carolina is what Aubrey Graham did for Toronto, forgiving oneself for their romantic escapades, being ready to settle down but unsure if he's able to find the one where he lives, the pros and cons of one's "say yes" era, and when TSA remembers you from what you did the last time they saw you. instagram.com/relationshep twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lewis Ward and Greg Posner open Games for Change 2026 with three interviewson the calendar, a Player Driven happy hour that night, and no idea yet howany of it goes.A new Raising Good Gamers white paper lands at the show this week: a meta-analysis of roughly 200,000 studies on what parents actually need to knowabout games and kids, positives included. Lewis breaks down what's in it,who funded the research behind it, and why Tencent has a rational commercialinterest in closing the gap between what parents fear and what playersactually do.Greg makes the trust and safety case from the Player Driven side. The toolingis moving upstream, from moderating conversations after they happen todesigning the conditions where they never start.Then Lewis makes the point nobody at the conference wants to hear. He wentlast year. He played the games on the floor. They weren't fun. "Show me thegame where it's both: it has a huge and growing base over several years, andit's doing what Games for Change is trying to do."Recorded remote the day before the show opens at the Glasshouse in Manhattan.00:00 Day one, and we're winging it00:39 Where education and games actually meet03:12 The interview slate05:30 Moderation is moving to the design layer07:58 Sitting down with the president of Games for Change10:33 Why Tencent is paying for this13:11 The Player Driven happy hour15:24 August is a broken month17:06 What we're building at playerdriven.io19:22 The audience was on Reddit, arguing21:23 The games still aren't fun23:31 Where to find LewisMentioned: Raising Good Gamers, Dr. Rachel Coward, Arana Shapiro, SusannaPollack, SYBO, Tencent's health and wellbeing track, Lewis Ward's Design Deskcolumn.The Operator's Briefing, one email on Tuesdays: playerdriven.ioJoin the Discord: [drop invite]

­Diesen Dienstag im Pendler-Update: Kommt die belgische Vignette? Luxemburg und die Sozialpartner finden wieder zusammen. Und wer beim luxemburgischen Staat arbeiten möchte, profitiert bald von einem neuen Bewerbungsverfahren. ­ Auch interessant: Grenzgänger gesucht: Zieht Luxemburg noch immer Deutsche an? ­Hier geht‘s zum letzten Pendler-Update: Bahnsperrungen im Sommer, Bauprofis gesucht & Luxemburger Frechheiten ­ Schreibt uns eure Fragen und Anregungen gerne an pendler@wort.lu! ­ Der Pendler Club ist ein Podcast vom Luxemburger Wort. Mediahuis Luxembourg sind Teil des internationalen Trust Project, das für transparenten und vertrauenswürdigen Journalismus steht. Weitere Informationen dazu gibt es hier. ­ Moderation und Produktion: Jil Reale Redaktion: Luxemburger WortSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Molly is revisiting an important episode about drinking alone, drinking secrecy, and what these behaviors may reveal about your relationship with alcohol.Drinking alone does not automatically mean you have a problem. But when drinking becomes automatic, emotionally driven, or hidden, it is worth getting curious.In this episode of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly explores how these patterns can reinforce alcohol habits, why honest tracking matters, and how to interrupt the cycle without shame or all-or-nothing thinking.You'll learn:Why drinking alone is not the same as having alcohol use disorderWhat subtle drinking secrecy can look likeHow emotional relief strengthens the habit loopSimple ways to create more awareness and choiceThe goal is not perfection. It is noticing the pattern and choosing one small step toward a more peaceful relationship with alcohol.Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hendrik und Schmidti sind voller Vorfreude auf ihr erstes gemeinsames Schwellentraining. Dafür geht es schon bald ins geheimnisvolle „Geisterhaus“ von Köln. Was es damit auf sich hat? Das erfahrt ihr hier. Außerdem erwartet euch ein spannender Expertinnen-O-Ton: Die Fachärztin für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie Sarie Haisch erklärt, wie man am besten aus einem Motivationstief herausfindet und wieder neuen Antrieb gewinnt.Auch Mocki meldet sich mit einer persönlichen Grußbotschaft zu Wort. Wir sprechen über das neue Event von Sabrina Mockenhaupt, bei dem Schmidti die Moderation übernehmen wird und geben euch natürlich wieder viele spannende Einblicke in das aktuelle Training der Pfeiffers. Außerdem stellen wir uns eine pikante Frage zum Thema Dopingkontrolle - was geht und was geht nicht?Kommt mit auf eine schöne Runde – wir legen los. Viel Spaß beim Hören!____*

Der 61-Jährige verstärkt neuerdings das Moderationsteam und führt ein Millionenpublikum durch die Höhen und Tiefen des Weltgeschehens.

Become a Ctrl-Alt-Speech supporter to get extended episodes of the podcast plus the chance to submit stories for us to cover.In this week's roundup of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Ben is joined by Niklas Eder, co-founder and co-CEO of User Rights, a designated out of court dispute settlement body under the Digital Services Act which reviews complaints from users whose social media posts have been deleted or moderated. Together, Ben and Niklas discuss:UK to lay out social media curbs for 16 and 17 year-olds (POLITICO)‘What's the point?' Teenagers give their verdict on Britain's social media curfew (The Guardian)EU moves towards social media ban for children (Financial Times)They Helped Women Fight Online Abuse. They Were Barred From the U.S. (The New York Times)Discord confirms AI moderators have banned thousands over harmless images (Mashable)Federal Court Suspends Trump Immigration Policy Targeting Technology Researchers (Knight First Amendment Institute)And in the extended episode for Patreon supporters, they cover:EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram (BBC News)Commission preliminarily finds the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act (European Commission)The Question of Legality and the Function of the Commission's Preliminary Findings Against Meta (Verfassungsblog)Our fun links this week are a lawn mowing game for post-World Cup stress relief and the Center for the Alignment of AI Alignment Centers because we need more satire right now. This episode is sponsored by PwC, whose upcoming 2026 Trust and Safety Outlook Report explores the forces reshaping how organizations are approaching online safety and integrity. In our special bonus chat, Ben sits down with Dan Hays, Principal Partner of Strategy& (part of the PwC network), to talk about the future of trust and safety and get a sneak peek at some of the themes in their report before its release next week at TrustCon.If you're already a Patreon supporter, you can get the extended episode on Patreon.Ctrl-Alt-Speech is the podcast where we make sense of the major debates shaping online speech, platform power, content moderation and the future of the internet. It's co-hosted by Mike Masnick (Techdirt) and Ben Whitelaw (Everything in Moderation).

Why do we make choices today that we know will make life harder tomorrow?In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores the science of temporal discounting and future-self continuity—and why the person who will experience the consequences of our choices can sometimes feel more like a stranger than an extension of ourselves.You'll learn:Why immediate rewards often feel more compelling than meaningful future benefitsHow connected you feel to your future self can influence your decisionsWhat researchers discovered by showing people age-progressed images of themselvesHow episodic future thinking makes tomorrow's rewards feel more realA simple “future-self handoff” practice that can make life easier for the person you'll be tomorrowThe goal isn't to sacrifice every pleasure today for some idealized future version of yourself. It's to build a more thoughtful relationship between present-you and future-you—one small act of consideration at a time.Key takeaway: You don't need perfect discipline to make better long-term decisions. Sometimes you simply need to remember who you're making them for. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bundesregierung legt Aktionsplan gegen Steuerbetrug und Finanzkriminalität vor, Vaterschaft von Spahn löst Debatte über Leihmutterschaft aus, Proteste in der Ukraine gegen die Absetzung des Verteidigungsministers Fedorow, USA und Iran attackieren gegenseitig Ziele in der Golfregion, Urteile nach verheerendem Brückeneinsturz im italienischen Genua gefallen, Recherchen decken neue Methoden von Drogenschmugglern auf, Einsatzkräfte kämpfen weiterhin gegen Feuer im Müritz-Nationalpark in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Argentinien zieht nach Sieg gegen England ins Finale der Fußball-WM ein, Das Wetter Hinweis: Der Beitrag zum Thema "Fußball-WM" darf aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden. Korrektur: Diese Sendung wurde nachträglich bearbeitet. In der TS20 vom 16.7.26 hatten wir eine Moderation zum Thema Fußball WM: Darin haben wir gemeldet, Argentinien könnte als erste Nation den Titel verteidigen. Das ist nicht korrekt. Italien und Brasilien war dies bereits vor Jahrzehnten gelungen. Wir haben die Meldung entsprechend korrigiert.

Bundesregierung legt Aktionsplan gegen Steuerbetrug und Finanzkriminalität vor, Vaterschaft von Spahn löst Debatte über Leihmutterschaft aus, Proteste in der Ukraine gegen die Absetzung des Verteidigungsministers Fedorow, USA und Iran attackieren gegenseitig Ziele in der Golfregion, Urteile nach verheerendem Brückeneinsturz im italienischen Genua gefallen, Recherchen decken neue Methoden von Drogenschmugglern auf, Einsatzkräfte kämpfen weiterhin gegen Feuer im Müritz-Nationalpark in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Argentinien zieht nach Sieg gegen England ins Finale der Fußball-WM ein, Das Wetter Hinweis: Der Beitrag zum Thema "Fußball-WM" darf aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden. Korrektur: Diese Sendung wurde nachträglich bearbeitet. In der TS20 vom 16.7.26 hatten wir eine Moderation zum Thema Fußball WM: Darin haben wir gemeldet, Argentinien könnte als erste Nation den Titel verteidigen. Das ist nicht korrekt. Italien und Brasilien war dies bereits vor Jahrzehnten gelungen. Wir haben die Meldung entsprechend korrigiert.

Bundesregierung legt Aktionsplan gegen Steuerbetrug und Finanzkriminalität vor, Vaterschaft von Spahn löst Debatte über Leihmutterschaft aus, Proteste in der Ukraine gegen die Absetzung des Verteidigungsministers Fedorow, USA und Iran attackieren gegenseitig Ziele in der Golfregion, Urteile nach verheerendem Brückeneinsturz im italienischen Genua gefallen, Recherchen decken neue Methoden von Drogenschmugglern auf, Einsatzkräfte kämpfen weiterhin gegen Feuer im Müritz-Nationalpark in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Argentinien zieht nach Sieg gegen England ins Finale der Fußball-WM ein, Das Wetter Hinweis: Der Beitrag zum Thema "Fußball-WM" darf aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden. Korrektur: Diese Sendung wurde nachträglich bearbeitet. In der TS20 vom 16.7.26 hatten wir eine Moderation zum Thema Fußball WM: Darin haben wir gemeldet, Argentinien könnte als erste Nation den Titel verteidigen. Das ist nicht korrekt. Italien und Brasilien war dies bereits vor Jahrzehnten gelungen. Wir haben die Meldung entsprechend korrigiert.

Diese Podcastfolge kommt direkt von Bord der HANSEATIC inspiration: Niklas begleitet die Gruppenreise von Eisexpeditionen.de, die von Japan über die Aleuten bis nach Alaska führt, und übernimmt dieses Mal selbst die Moderation.Sein Gesprächspartner ist unser Gast Burkhard Kölzsch, der ebenso wie Niklas mit großer Leidenschaft fotografiert. Gemeinsam blicken die beiden auf den ersten Teil der Expeditionsreise rund um Hokkaido zurück. Sie sprechen über eindrucksvolle Landschaften, besondere kulturelle Begegnungen in Japan und die Frage, wie sich die Erlebnisse einer solchen Reise mit der Kamera festhalten lassen.Während die HANSEATIC inspiration den Nordpazifik überquert, richtet sich der Blick zugleich nach vorn: auf die abgelegenen Aleuten, den ersten Reiseabschnitt in Alaska und die Tier- und Naturbeobachtungen, die dort auf die Gruppe warten.Eine persönliche Folge über Japan, Fotografie, das Leben an Bord und die Vorfreude auf die nächsten Expeditionsziele.

The Holy Grail of anyone with an alcohol use disorder is moderation. In this episode, Chip and Veronica look at why moderation (or social drinking) is very rarely achievable. We discuss the energy and effort that people put into trying to achieve it. The reason that we struggle with moderation is because of the perception that alcohol can benefit us when the reality is very different.   To learn more, visit the show notes.

Nachrichten aus Baden-Württemberg mit Georg Bruder. In der Ursprungsvariante ist uns ein Fehler unterlaufen. In der Moderation wurde gesagt „Bader war ein großer Versandhandel“. Das ist Bader immer noch. Auch wenn die ursprünglichen Gebäude heute nicht mehr oder anders genutzt werden. Wir haben den Fehler korrigiert.

Einen feuerspeienden Drachen sehen wir selbst in Berlin nicht alle Tage. Und schon gar keinen, der sich auch noch selbst in Brand setzt. Was Daniel bei seinem Besuch eines PR-Events für Season 3 von House of the Dragon noch so erlebt, beobachtet und mit Erstaunen wahrgenommen hat, erzählt er dem Kaffeemann in aller Ausführlichkeit in dieser Folge von Der Letzte Podcast, zu der es Video- und Bildimpressionen auf unserer Letzten Website gibt!Kapitel dieses Podcasts:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:35) Präventiver Einladungsdank(00:02:32) HBO lud Daniel ins Kino International(00:04:59) Kurz vor Kinobeginn noch schnell in die Badewanne(00:05:58) Red Carpet Reversed(00:06:27) Outfit-Sammelsurium(00:11:23) Das PR-Event-Conundrum(00:12:18) Eingangsverwirrung(00:14:24) Für manche war‘s eine Fotosafari(00:16:13) Daniel fehlt das Influencer-Mindset(00:18:33) Was ist postenswert(00:20:35) Andere PR-Events meistens keinen Besuch wert(00:22:37) Was erhoffen sich Veranstalter von diesen Events(00:29:16) Essen vom Feinsten, Whisky aus Westeros(00:31:44) Ein Kinosaal voller Glitzerknistertüten(00:33:16) Vor dem Screening erst mal eine Braveheart-Rede(00:37:41) High Expectations(00:38:38) In Anwesenheit… mancher Darsteller.(00:39:14) Auf Rede folgte noch mehr Moderation(00:41:05) Viel Kindergeburtstag, wenig Chemie(00:43:03) „Aber wer sitzt denn im Publikum, Daniel?“(00:46:01) House of the Dragon wurde dann doch endlich gezeigt(00:50:41) Nach dem Screening erneute Desorientierung(00:53:29) Dit is Berlin - Busfahrt des Grauens(00:58:20) Bunte Karawane zum RAW-Gelände(01:01:15) Gated Community Party mit VIP-Zone(01:02:57) Ebenfalls anwesend: Feuer speiender Drache(01:06:56) Daniel wurde am Ende rausgeschmissen!(01:11:32) Als Poster-Armee durchs Berliner Nachtleben(01:13:15) Das scheinbar unendliche Leid von Veranstalter*innen(01:17:33) Daniels Innerstes wollte ausbrechen(01:18:51) Outro & Link auf unsere Letzte Website → https://www.DieLetzte.website

Auf einem Bauernhof in Hemishofen im Kanton Schaffhausen ist am Dienstagnachmittag eine Scheune vollständig abgebrannt. Dabei wurden insgesamt vier Menschen verletzt, zwei davon schwer. (Hinweis: Wegen technischer Probleme war die Moderation der Sendung bei der Ausstrahlung um 6:30 Uhr nicht zu hören. Dies wurde für den Podcast korrigiert. Wir bitten um Entschuldigung.) Weitere Themen: · Neues Spielcasino in Winterthur: 70'000 Eintritte im ersten halben Jahr. · Sommerserie "Netzwerke": Wie wichtig Kontakte in der Luxushotellerie sind.

Wer in den kommenden Wochen mit dem Zug zwischen Luxemburg und Trier pendelt, sollte sich auf Einschränkungen einstellen: Wegen Bauarbeiten wird die Strecke zeitweise gesperrt. Außerdem steht Luxemburgs Baubranche vor einem großen Fachkräftemangel und sucht in den nächsten Jahren rund 12.000 zusätzliche Arbeitskräfte. Daneben erleichtert ein neuer KI-Assistent auf Guichet.lu künftig die Suche nach Informationen zu Verwaltungsverfahren. Und zum Abschluss wird es sprachlich: Das Zenter fir d'Lëtzebuerger Sprooch hat den achten Band seiner Wortschatz-Reihe veröffentlicht – diesmal mit 117 typisch luxemburgischen Frechheiten.­ ­ Das war die letzte Talkfolge: Grenzgänger gesucht: Zieht Luxemburg noch immer Deutsche an? ­Hier geht‘s zum letzten Pendler-Update: Volle Straßen, knapper Wohnraum: Wie belastbar ist Luxemburg noch? ­ Schreibt uns eure Fragen und Anregungen gerne an pendler@wort.lu! ­ Der Pendler Club ist ein Podcast vom Luxemburger Wort. Mediahuis Luxembourg sind Teil des internationalen Trust Project, das für transparenten und vertrauenswürdigen Journalismus steht. Weitere Informationen dazu gibt es hier. ­ Moderation und Produktion: Jil Reale Redaktion: Luxemburger WortSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vacation can be a beautiful break from regular life, but when your normal routine disappears, your intentional choices around alcohol can start to feel less automatic too.In this episode, Molly talks about Vacation Brain: the part of your brain that turns “I'm on vacation” into permission to overdrink. You'll learn why disrupted routines, new cues, and social expectations can make old drinking patterns feel easier to slip into—and how to use the Ideal/For Real framework to stay connected to yourself without being rigid.The goal isn't perfect vacation.It's connected vacation.What you'll learn:Why vacation can trigger permission thoughts around alcoholHow cues and routines shape drinking habitsWhy “I'll just see how it goes” often doesn't workHow to create a realistic For Real planWhy connection does not require consumptionTry this before your next tripAsk yourself:What kind of experience do I actually want to have?Then create your Ideal/For Real plan:Ideal: What would my plan be if everything were easy?For Real: What plan supports me in the real circumstances I'm in?You can be relaxed and intentional. You can be flexible and honest. You can enjoy yourself and still protect your peace.Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

Chuck Todd devotes much of this episode to a rich, personal reflection on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham at 71 — a figure who can only be understood if you separate the ideologues from the pure politicians, because Graham was unambiguously the latter. Graham always wanted to be in the middle of the Republican Party, treated his Senate seat as something as precious to him as a spouse, and was a genuine political creature who could nonetheless work with everyone, partnering with both Trump and Obama across his career. Chuck shares personal memories — interviewing Graham alongside John McCain, the two of them giving outsized attention to the Steele Dossier; Graham losing his parents in his 20s and raising his 13-year-old sister; even reassuring Chuck’s own wife about her worries over Trump — and argues that Graham, for all his capitulations, actually served as one of the few moderating forces on Trump. He lays out the very real political fallout: Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General is now in serious jeopardy, Graham leaves a massive vacuum in the GOP conference, and his South Carolina seat could actually be competitive for Democrat Annie Andrews if the Republican primary lurches far enough to the right. From there Chuck draws a series of parallels between American and British politics — Labour returning to power on a promise of competence and stability, Nigel Farage (like Trump) trying to convert political fame into personal wealth, and the satirical candidate "Count Binface" holding up a mirror to a political culture that has become pure theater — musing, only half-jokingly, that America could use its own Count Binface. Chuck closes on a sober note about the U.S.-Israel relationship, which he believes is heading for a real retreat: he recalls how close the region came to a two-state peace two decades ago, how the collapse of that moment allowed radicalism to escalate on both sides until each could argue the other doesn't want peace, and points to Rahm Emanuel's recent speech in Israel — warning that Israel must articulate a vision for what comes after the war or risk isolating itself from younger and moderate Americans — as the sound of someone trying to save a political center that vanishes the moment people conclude moderates don't have answers. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to break down the messy build up and coalitions involved in the Spanish civil war, and what lessons modern America can take from it. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and make a proposal for a change to the baseball Hall of Fame. From the opening whistle to the final kick. Bet on a match and get bonus bets for every goal scored at Fanduel.com Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 04:15 Senator Lindsey Graham dead at 71 04:45 Reactions to Graham are filtered through one’s personal politics 05:30 There are ideologues and there are politicians. Graham was the latter 06:45 Graham always wanted to be in the middle of the Republican party 09:00 Graham’s senate seat was as important to him as a spouse 11:15 Certain people are just political creatures, like Graham and Cruz 12:45 Graham was able to work with everyone on both sides of the aisle 13:30 Graham worked with both Trump and Obama 15:30 Conspiracy theories are swirling about Graham’s death 16:15 There needs to be a thorough autopsy to put conspiracies to rest 17:30 Chuck interviewed Graham & McCain, they mentioned the Steele Dossier 18:15 Graham and McCain gave the most attention to the Dossier 20:30 Graham’s parents died in his 20s, he raised his 13 year old sister 22:30 Chuck had Graham as a dark horse candidate for 2008 23:15 Graham was aware of the rumors and never addressed them directly 24:30 The real world impact on politics from Graham’s passing 25:00 Todd Blanche’s confirmation is now in serious jeopardy 25:30 Graham leaves a massive vacuum in the GOP conference 28:00 Graham kept Trump from fully going down the fascist road 29:15 Unlike Trump, Graham sees Putin as a threat & backed Ukraine 31:15 Impact on the South Carolina elections 32:00 There will be lots of Republicans looking to jump into the primary 33:15 If primary goes super right-wing, Democrat Annie Andrews has a shot 35:15 Graham reassured Chuck’s wife after expressing worries about Trump 37:45 Graham knew if he had gone hard on Trump, he’d lose his senate seat 38:45 There are parallels between U.S. and U.K politics 39:45 Labour came back into power promising competence and stability 40:45 Nigel Farage, like Trump… is trying to turn political fame into wealth 42:30 “Count Binface” has been challenging Farage as a satirical candidate 43:30 The man who made UK politics theatrical, now facing a theatrical challenge 44:00 The U.S. could really use a “Count Binface” to hold up a mirror 45:15 What if we accepted the premise of politics as entertainment? 46:00 Should we host a political reality show on an island 47:15 Governing experience has become a liability in American politics 48:00 Media rewards performance more than competency 50:15 There is going to be a retreat in the American-Israeli partnership 50:45 20 years ago we were very close to peace & two state solution 52:45 When moderation & compromise fail, radicalism takes its place 54:00 There was a serious chance for peace two decades ago 54:30 After both sides walked away, the radicalism escalated 56:15 The extremes can now argue the other side doesn’t want peace 57:00 Rahm Emmanuel travels to Israel to give speech 58:00 Rahm says Israel must provide vision for what comes after war 59:15 Rahm warns Israel risks isolating itself from younger & moderate Americans 1:00:45 Rahm sounds like someone trying to save the political center 1:02:00 Moderation disappears when it feels like moderates don’t have answers 01:12:00 ToddCast Time Machine - July 17th, 1936 01:12:30 Start of the Spanish civil war 01:13:15 Why does Spain’s civil war stand out in history? 01:14:30 The war wasn’t simply a fight between left and right 01:15:00 1930s Spain had every divide imaginable 01:16:00 Political violence became common, political center got smaller 01:16:45 The left wing coalition that won was barely united at all 01:17:45 Military units in Morocco revolted, then coup spread to Spain 01:18:30 Franco eventually united a fascist coalition with military command 01:19:15 The left’s internal divisions became one of Franco’s advantages 01:20:30 Civilians became part of the battlefield and were targeted 01:22:00 George Orwell’s writing came directly from his experiences in Spain 01:23:15 The fascist wing won the war and Franco ruled until 1975 01:24:00 Pluralism only emerged after decades of authoritarian rule 01:25:30 The transition out of authoritarianism came from exhaustion, not agreement 01:27:00 Sharing power with opponents is preferable to violence 01:28:15 Book recommendations for learning more about the Spanish civil war 01:29:15 Ask Chuck 01:29:30 How can we get back to lasting governance and progress? 01:35:00 Could Trump run as VP or speaker then ascend back to the presidency? 01:38:15 Why do prominent political interviews not have aggressive follow ups? 01:44:45 Who was the best pitcher of this generation that’s retiring? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd devotes much of this episode to a rich, personal reflection on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham at 71 — a figure who can only be understood if you separate the ideologues from the pure politicians, because Graham was unambiguously the latter. Graham always wanted to be in the middle of the Republican Party, treated his Senate seat as something as precious to him as a spouse, and was a genuine political creature who could nonetheless work with everyone, partnering with both Trump and Obama across his career. Chuck shares personal memories — interviewing Graham alongside John McCain, the two of them giving outsized attention to the Steele Dossier; Graham losing his parents in his 20s and raising his 13-year-old sister; even reassuring Chuck’s own wife about her worries over Trump — and argues that Graham, for all his capitulations, actually served as one of the few moderating forces on Trump. He lays out the very real political fallout: Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General is now in serious jeopardy, Graham leaves a massive vacuum in the GOP conference, and his South Carolina seat could actually be competitive for Democrat Annie Andrews if the Republican primary lurches far enough to the right. From there Chuck draws a series of parallels between American and British politics — Labour returning to power on a promise of competence and stability, Nigel Farage (like Trump) trying to convert political fame into personal wealth, and the satirical candidate "Count Binface" holding up a mirror to a political culture that has become pure theater — musing, only half-jokingly, that America could use its own Count Binface. Chuck closes on a sober note about the U.S.-Israel relationship, which he believes is heading for a real retreat: he recalls how close the region came to a two-state peace two decades ago, how the collapse of that moment allowed radicalism to escalate on both sides until each could argue the other doesn't want peace, and points to Rahm Emanuel's recent speech in Israel — warning that Israel must articulate a vision for what comes after the war or risk isolating itself from younger and moderate Americans — as the sound of someone trying to save a political center that vanishes the moment people conclude moderates don't have answers. Then, John Morgan — founder of Morgan & Morgan, one of the largest personal injury firms in the country & author of "Life is Luck: Lessons From a Paperboy and How to Improve Your Luck" joins the Chuck Toddcast for a wide-ranging conversation about civil litigation, the failures of government regulation, and his plan to launch a third party in Florida. Morgan makes the case that civil litigation has grown precisely because government has failed to regulate — social media is a genuine threat to human wellbeing (especially for children), monopolies are squeezing consumers, and processed foods, he argues, are the new tobacco: extremely harmful and ripe for legal reckoning. He offers a candid, colorful assessment of his former firm member RFK Jr. — "smart and crazy," a man who falls down some rabbit holes but also champions legitimate causes — and walks through the thorny reality that vaccine makers enjoy total indemnity while sovereign immunity exists in some form in all 50 states. Morgan is refreshingly honest about the ethics of his own industry, arguing that ads gloating about settlement numbers are a mistake because the real goal of a settlement is to give someone back something they lost, not to celebrate a payday. The heart of the conversation is Morgan's plan to launch a new third party in Florida called "Common Ground," rooted in his conviction that the two-party system itself is what's fundamentally broken in America. Morgan argues that moderates should function as the tiebreakers in a polarized system — that picking up just a few seats could turn an uncommitted moderate bloc into a genuine fulcrum of power in Congress — and explains why he'd rather build something new than partner with the existing Forward Party. He handicaps Florida's political landscape with an insider's candor: Byron Donalds likely wins the governorship but it'll be close, the Charlie Crist party-switch playbook never worked, and he's genuinely unsure whether voters can find David Jolly credible after his own party change.. Morgan laments that too many people now enter politics for the pension and salary rather than public service, criticizes DeSantis for appointing cronies as university presidents, and argues age limits are overdue because government should be about the future and very few politicians remain effective past 70. Along the way he explains why he thinks Texas Democrats fielded a more viable ticket than Florida's (James Talarico, he says, simply has "it"), why Andy Beshear won in Kentucky, why charter schools are about money rather than choice, and why DeSantis's property tax proposal could become a Brexit-style case study in voters making decisions that make no sense once the consequences arrive. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to break down the messy build up and coalitions involved in the Spanish civil war, and what lessons modern America can take from it. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and make a proposal for a change to the baseball Hall of Fame. Get John Morgan's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Life-is-Luck/dp/B0H2K52H4G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LF7S7OGAT46F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CaRKVB4mHJGTS0bVFd7ONcU6YfsmpGl_tDncLiWRzCNecvHPOVtdrMbXsFl_LNyLxyW8nLRxXL3j5wdKGrHq7hSKazupgR14cC3u74xjkQpTUw2_xdJsVkC21K2kobaEZpdGZJsOkB5HdKgNBvyzjcb0eh8sdqhprrTbUo_1Fss.iLY1CiUpIpHB0Z1TbM0GJH2COy5EqaDcd3D_ItY0mfg&dib_tag=se&keywords=John+Morgan+life+is+luck&qid=1784135091&s=books&sprefix=john+morgan+life+is+luck%2Cstripbooks%2C177&sr=1-1 From the opening whistle to the final kick. Bet on a match and get bonus bets for every goal scored at Fanduel.com Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 04:15 Senator Lindsey Graham dead at 71 04:45 Reactions to Graham are filtered through one’s personal politics 05:30 There are ideologues and there are politicians. Graham was the latter 06:45 Graham always wanted to be in the middle of the Republican party 09:00 Graham’s senate seat was as important to him as a spouse 11:15 Certain people are just political creatures, like Graham and Cruz 12:45 Graham was able to work with everyone on both sides of the aisle 13:30 Graham worked with both Trump and Obama 15:30 Conspiracy theories are swirling about Graham’s death 16:15 There needs to be a thorough autopsy to put conspiracies to rest 17:30 Chuck interviewed Graham & McCain, they mentioned the Steele Dossier 18:15 Graham and McCain gave the most attention to the Dossier 20:30 Graham’s parents died in his 20s, he raised his 13 year old sister 22:30 Chuck had Graham as a dark horse candidate for 2008 23:15 Graham was aware of the rumors and never addressed them directly 24:30 The real world impact on politics from Graham’s passing 25:00 Todd Blanche’s confirmation is now in serious jeopardy 25:30 Graham leaves a massive vacuum in the GOP conference 28:00 Graham kept Trump from fully going down the fascist road 29:15 Unlike Trump, Graham sees Putin as a threat & backed Ukraine 31:15 Impact on the South Carolina elections 32:00 There will be lots of Republicans looking to jump into the primary 33:15 If primary goes super right-wing, Democrat Annie Andrews has a shot 35:15 Graham reassured Chuck’s wife after expressing worries about Trump 37:45 Graham knew if he had gone hard on Trump, he’d lose his senate seat 38:45 There are parallels between U.S. and U.K politics 39:45 Labour came back into power promising competence and stability 40:45 Nigel Farage, like Trump… is trying to turn political fame into wealth 42:30 “Count Binface” has been challenging Farage as a satirical candidate 43:30 The man who made UK politics theatrical, now facing a theatrical challenge 44:00 The U.S. could really use a “Count Binface” to hold up a mirror 45:15 What if we accepted the premise of politics as entertainment? 46:00 Should we host a political reality show on an island 47:15 Governing experience has become a liability in American politics 48:00 Media rewards performance more than competency 50:15 There is going to be a retreat in the American-Israeli partnership 50:45 20 years ago we were very close to peace & two state solution 52:45 When moderation & compromise fail, radicalism takes its place 54:00 There was a serious chance for peace two decades ago 54:30 After both sides walked away, the radicalism escalated 56:15 The extremes can now argue the other side doesn’t want peace 57:00 Rahm Emmanuel travels to Israel to give speech 58:00 Rahm says Israel must provide vision for what comes after war 59:15 Rahm warns Israel risks isolating itself from younger & moderate Americans 1:00:45 Rahm sounds like someone trying to save the political center 1:02:00 Moderation disappears when it feels like moderates don’t have answers 01:12:30 John Morgan joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:13:15 What is most difficult about nationalizing a law firm? 01:14:15 When screening for good lawyers, it’s obvious who stands out 01:15:30 Lawsuits always seem frivolous until it happens to you 01:16:15 Ads that gloat about settlement numbers are a mistake 01:17:00 The goal of settlements is to give back something that was lost 01:18:15 Thoughts on private equity using civil litigation to hedge? 01:18:45 Involvement in cases against big tech companies 01:19:15 Social media is a threat to human wellbeing, especially children 01:21:00 Civil litigation has grown as government has failed to regulate 01:22:30 Monopolies are squeezing consumers 01:23:00 Processed foods are like tobacco, extremely harmful 01:23:30 RFK Jr. was a member of the firm, he’s smart and crazy 01:24:45 RFK falls down some BS rabbit holes but also has good causes 01:25:15 Vaccine makers have total indemnity 01:26:00 Sovereign immunity exists in some fashion in all 50 states 01:26:30 What’s your process for vetting science? 01:28:00 Will be launching a third party in Florida - The Common Ground 01:30:00 Other wealthy people have considered starting third parties 01:32:30 The two party system is what is broken in the country 01:33:00 Why not partner with the Forward Party? 01:34:30 Moderates should be the tiebreakers 01:36:00 A few uncommitted moderates could be a swing vote in congress 01:36:45 All you need to do is pick up a few seats to act as a fulcrum 01:38:15 It’s likely that Donalds wins in Florida, but it will be close 01:39:00 Why didn’t the Charlie Crist move work for Florida Democrats? 01:40:15 Can voters find David Jolly credible after changing parties? 01:42:00 More people are getting into politics for a pension & salary 01:43:00 People are going into politics for the wrong reasons 01:44:15 DeSantis appointed his cronies to be university presidents 01:45:00 Still deciding on whether to support Donalds or Jolly 01:46:30 Vindman doesn’t have a chance at winning 01:47:30 Texas Dem ticket is more liberal, why is it more viable than Florida’s? 01:48:15 James Talarico is very formidable, he has “it” 01:50:30 Andy Beshear won because Bevin turned on public school teachers 01:51:15 Charter schools aren’t about choice, they’re about money 01:52:00 Parental involvement is the best indicator of school performance 01:53:15 How would you message against DeSantis’s property tax proposal? 01:54:15 Americans are less interested in “us” and more interested in “me” 01:54:45 Implementing the property tax proposal will be like Brexit 01:57:00 Voters can make decisions that make no sense 01:57:45 Had the itch to run for office, but unlikely to do it 01:58:15 Government is for the future, should be age limits for elected officials 01:59:30 Very few elder politicians remain effective past 70 years old 02:02:30 Thoughts on the interview with John Morgan 02:03:00 ToddCast Time Machine - July 17th, 1936 02:03:30 Start of the Spanish civil war 02:04:15 Why does Spain’s civil war stand out in history? 02:05:30 The war wasn’t simply a fight between left and right 02:06:00 1930s Spain had every divide imaginable 02:07:00 Political violence became common, political center got smaller 02:07:45 The left wing coalition that won was barely united at all 02:08:45 Military units in Morocco revolted, then coup spread to Spain 02:09:30 Franco eventually united a fascist coalition with military command 02:10:15 The left’s internal divisions became one of Franco’s advantages 02:11:30 Civilians became part of the battlefield and were targeted 02:13:00 George Orwell’s writing came directly from his experiences in Spain 02:14:15 The fascist wing won the war and Franco ruled until 1975 02:15:00 Pluralism only emerged after decades of authoritarian rule 02:16:30 The transition out of authoritarianism came from exhaustion, not agreement 02:18:00 Sharing power with opponents is preferable to violence 02:19:15 Book recommendations for learning more about the Spanish civil war 02:20:15 Ask Chuck 02:20:30 How can we get back to lasting governance and progress? 02:26:00 Could Trump run as VP or speaker then ascend back to the presidency? 02:29:15 Why do prominent political interviews not have aggressive follow ups? 02:35:45 Who was the best pitcher of this generation that’s retiring? 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The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com New Book - The Price of Becoming - www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My guest: Ezekiel J. "Zeke" Emanuel, MD, PhD, is a prominent oncologist, bioethicist, and health policy expert. Currently Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania, he was instrumental in shaping the Affordable Care Act and served as the founding chair of the Department of Bioethics at the National Institutes of Health. Key Learnings Zeke's dad was called "Speedy." He was a Chicago pediatrician who worked 24-hour call, walked so fast the nurses had to run to keep up, and had a rule: the fourth child in any family was free. He recognized the financial strain on families and just wouldn't charge. Zeke's mom was the definition of the anti-helicopter parent. At the playground, she sat on the bench. At the beach, she dropped the boys off with a blanket and a snack. "You go play. Something goes wrong? Okay, that's how it goes." That's how three future powerhouse leaders learned to negotiate, create, and figure it out. The Emanuel brothers' group text is full of bragging. Zeke posted his 51.9 VO2 max score at 68 years old, asking, "Do I win in the family?" His kids replied that they don't even read the articles Zeke and Rahm forward anymore. Close doesn't mean uncompetitive. A dozen years ago, Zeke wrote his most famous article, "Why I Hope to Die at 75." He still stands by it. The point wasn't that he wants to die. The point is that after 75, he won't take medical treatments meant to prolong life.  By age 75, 30% of adults have Alzheimer's or cognitive impairment. By 80, it's 40%. Zeke doesn't want to be remembered as a doddering old man who can't recognize his own family. Living a long time is a means, not an end. It's not the goal of life. It's what allows you to be present, engaged, and useful for the years you have. Biohacking is a lie: It suggests you know better than millions of years of evolution and the entire medical profession. The body isn't about maxing. It's about balance. Too much immune response gives you autoimmunity. Too little makes you sick. The body finds health in the median. You're not going to be perfect over decades. Wellness isn't a four-minute figure skating routine graded on execution. It's a lifetime practice. So build habits you enjoy and can sustain without thinking about them. Zeke's six simple rules for a long and healthy life: Don't be a schmuck. Avoid activities riskier than driving. Smoking, vaping, base jumping, climbing Everest. Talk to people. The number one predictor of a long, happy life. Expand your mind. Travel. Talk to the chef. Learn something new. Eat your ice cream. Moderation over perfection. Fermented foods and fiber. Move. Aerobic, strength, and flexibility. All three. Sleep like a baby. You can't will it. But you can create the conditions. The Harvard Adult Development Study followed people for 85 years. John F. Kennedy was in it. Ben Bradlee was in it. The finding: close friends and being married correlated with the healthiest, longest, happiest lives. Not exercise. Not diet. Relationships. Having no close friends is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. That's how bad loneliness is for you. It's not just psychological. It's physical. Introverts get the same happiness boost from social interaction as extroverts. A University of Chicago study by Nicholas Epley found that introverts assume they won't enjoy talking to strangers on their commute. They were wrong. When they did it, they were just as happy as extroverts. Take the headphones off. Zeke has been telling people this since the iPod era. Random encounters increase your surface area for luck, learning, and connection. You never know who you're going to meet or what they might tell you. To be interesting, you have to be interested. Zeke asks to meet the chef at every great restaurant. He asks his Ethiopian Uber driver which tribe he's from. He talks to the person on the plane. It's virtuous. Good for you AND good for them. Zeke's hero is Ben Franklin. Franklin came back to America at 80 after negotiating the end of the Revolutionary War. The first thing he did was build a library for his curiosity and a dining room for his social dinners. That's the way to live. The wellness trifecta: hosting a dinner party with curious people. You're eating good food. You're getting together with people. Your mind is being stretched by great conversation. Three benefits from one activity. Zeke is anti-wellness-industrial-complex. Peptides from your corner store: disaster, unregulated, no idea what's in them. Testosterone replacement therapy without a real deficiency: bad idea, accelerates prostate cancer. Growth hormone for aging: promotes cancers. That's being a schmuck. Sleep is the one wellness practice you can't will yourself into. You can only build the conditions for it. Dark room. Cool temperature. No caffeine or alcohol eight hours before bed. Phone in another room. Read a book. Everything else is up to your body. Ice cream actually decreases your risk of type 2 diabetes. The fat content softens the glycemic response. Plus, you usually eat it with other people. Social eating matters. Zeke's champagne moment a year from now: finishing his next book on how to fix the American healthcare system, and turning 70. Reflection Questions Are you optimizing for length of life, or for the quality of years you actually get?  When was the last time you turned your headphones off, introduced yourself to a stranger, or asked to meet the chef?  Who are the friends you rely on for social interaction? Not casual acquaintances, but the ones who lift your health, longevity, and happiness. When did you last make plans with them? More Learning #607 - Dr. Meg Meeker - Raising Resilient Kids (Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters) #690 - Austin Kleon - Why Activated Leaders Win #682 - Will Guidara - Adversity is a Terrible Thing to Waste

This episode is a REPLAY!If you've been telling yourself, "Next time will be different," or "Maybe I can learn to drink in moderation," this episode is your reality check.In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, Courtney explains why alcohol problems rarely get better with time, why moderation keeps so many people stuck, and how quitting drinking opens the door to clarity, self-trust, and lasting freedom.If you're tired of negotiating with alcohol, this conversation will help you stop bargaining and start moving forward.In This Episode, You'll Learn why moderation often fails once alcohol has become a problem  the hard truth about why alcohol doesn't get better with time  how sobriety helps rebuild self-trust and confidence  why your brain bargains at 60 days, 90 days, one year, and beyond  how alcohol intensifies stress, grief, and heartbreak instead of relieving them  why protecting your sobriety should come before trying to change everything else Sobriety isn't about giving something up.It's about getting your life back.Grab Your Free Gift:30 Day Calendar Day & Night RoutineReady for Support? Here Are 4 Ways to Work With Me:Stop Starting Over ProgramPerfect for the self-guided woman who wants a step-by-step roadmap to quit drinking, break the moderation cycle, and build a strong sober foundation at her own pace.Sobriety CircleFor the community girlie who thrives with accountability, connection, monthly coaching, and ongoing support from women who truly understand the journey. Use code "soberjuly" at checkout to save $10 off your first month.1:1 Sober CoachingFor the woman who wants personalized support, deeper transformation, and a customized plan to stop drinking, manage cravings, and build a sustainable alcohol-free life.The After (Emotional Sobriety Program) The next chapter after quitting drinking. Once you've built your sober foundation, it's time to do the deeper work—healing emotional patterns, rebuilding your identity, strengthening self-trust, regulating your nervous system, and creating a life where you no longer need alcohol to cope.Grab My Masterclass:Free access to my $47 masterclass when you leave an Apple review-Gain access to my Masterclass by submitting a review on iTunes. Email me at sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free!Thank you for tuning in!Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast.Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety CircleApply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book

Become a Ctrl-Alt-Speech supporter to get extended episodes of the podcast plus the chance to submit stories for us to cover.In this week's episode, Mike and Ben cover:‘It's not like we knowingly have bad ads': Meta on ad fraud, teen safety, and why AI will not replace agencies (The Media Leader)Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India (BBC)Meta Now Lets Anyone Use Your Instagram Photos in AI Images—Unless You Opt Out (Wired)At 17, She Sued Meta and Google, and Won. Now She's Ready to Tell Her Story (Bloomberg)And in the extended episode for Patreon supporters, they cover:Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say (Reuters)Fable 5 Is Back After Anthropic Irons Out Security Concerns With US Government (PC Mag)AI Giants Are Handing Out Tons of Free Computing Power to Grab Startup Share (WSJ)Introducing Tokens to the Future: Token Grants to AI Builders (LinkedIn)OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration 5% stake (Financial Times)Our fun links this week are Roost, the “slow-cial” messaging app, and PlotLines for visualizing classic novels on a map.If you're already a Patreon supporter, you can get the extended episode on Patreon.Ctrl-Alt-Speech is the podcast where we make sense of the major debates shaping online speech, platform power, content moderation and the future of the internet. It's co-hosted by Mike Masnick (Techdirt) and Ben Whitelaw (Everything in Moderation).

In this revisited Think Thursday episode, Molly explores the paradox of freedom: the idea that more choices do not always create more freedom. In fact, too many options can leave us feeling overwhelmed, mentally drained, and stuck in indecision.Drawing from concepts like the paradox of choice, decision fatigue, and the role of the prefrontal cortex, this episode looks at why unlimited freedom can actually reduce our ability to take intentional action. Molly explains how structure, routines, and personal boundaries can support the brain by reducing cognitive load and freeing up mental energy for what matters most.This episode is a reminder that structure does not have to mean restriction. When chosen intentionally, structure can become a form of self-respect and a powerful tool for creating more clarity, peace, and follow-through.In This EpisodeWhy more options do not always lead to more freedomHow too many decisions can drain the prefrontal cortexWhat decision fatigue has to do with procrastination and old habitsWhy structure can create more mental freedom, not lessHow routines, boundaries, and simple personal rules support long-term goalsA reflection question for creating more clarity in your lifeKey TakeawayFreedom is not always found in keeping every option open. Sometimes, real freedom comes from creating a clear path and making fewer decisions from a place of intention.Reflection QuestionWhere could fewer choices create more freedom in your life?Tune in to revisit this conversation on structure, choice, and the kind of freedom that helps you move forward with more peace and intention. ★ Support this podcast ★

Kidney stone patients are cutting way too many foods out of their diet, and it's making their world smaller and joyless. In this episode, Jill breaks down why "high oxalate" doesn't mean "forbidden," using real numbers from the Harvard Oxalate Food List to show that foods like sweet potatoes, kale, avocados, peanut butter, and blueberries can absolutely fit into a low-oxalate lifestyle in the right portions. She walks through her own coaching calls, explains how to use the free oxalate calculator and food list tool at kidneystonediet.com, and shares why building a daily oxalate "budget" (rather than banning foods outright) is the key to long-term compliance, real joy, and better stone prevention.Get Featured!Leave us a voice message at call.show/kidneystonediet to be featured on the show!Chapters(00:00) - Understanding Kidney Stone Patients' Struggles (02:23) - The Importance of Food Choices for Kidney Stone Prevention (05:07) - Navigating Oxalate Levels in Your Diet (08:27) - Moderation and Balance in Eating (14:20) - Bringing Joy Back to Eating for Kidney Stone Patients ——When you're ready, here's how I can helpSince 1998, I've helped thousands of patients prevent kidney stones. With my Kidney Stone Diet All-Access Pass, you get access to every prevention tool I've ever created:Weekly Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans​4 meals per day, 7 days per weekWeekly Kidney Stone Prevention Group Consultations3 video calls per week with me and the Kidney Stone Diet communityAll of my Kidney Stone Diet EbooksLow Oxalate Protein Bars, Kidney Stone Safe Smoothies, Kidney Stone Safe Snacks & Desserts, and the Low Oxalate CookbookPlus, 20% Off Private ConsultationsAnd, as a BONUS, you'll get my flagship Kidney Stone Prevention Course (normally $249) absolutely free!LEARN MORE!——WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients prevent kidney stones. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, cookbooks, group consultations, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.

Social media giant, Meta, has appeared at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion [[July 6]], defending its record on stopping online abuse. E-Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has slammed social media platforms for failing to monitor so-called "gore" content.

What if the key to better health isn't cutting carbs, but changing how you think about them? Ethan sits down with fitness expert Harley Pasternak to unpack the myths surrounding carbohydrates, fad diets, and sustainable weight loss. Drawing from both science and personal experience, they explore why moderation beats restriction, how fear around food develops, and practical strategies for building healthier eating habits that last. If you're tired of nutrition confusion and looking for a balanced approach, this conversation is for you. Subscribe to Ethan's newsletter for more conversations and insights: https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribeSHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Welcome and Why Carbs Get a Bad Reputation03:18 - The Fear of Reintroducing Carbohydrates08:05 - Why Extreme Diets Eventually Fail13:47 - The Psychology Behind Food Restriction19:12 - Building a Sustainable Relationship with Food24:56 - Why Moderation Is So Difficult30:18 - Debunking Common Nutrition Myths36:11 - Practical Habits That Actually Work41:02 - The PATH Method for Balanced Meals47:01 - Moderation as a Lifelong Philosophy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 24-Hour Reset: What to Do After You Drink More Than You PlannedAfter a holiday weekend, vacation day, barbecue, or ordinary night that turns into more drinking than planned, it's easy to wake up feeling foggy, anxious, disappointed, or stuck in shame.In this episode of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, Molly introduces the 24-Hour Reset: a practical framework for what to do after an off-plan drinking day. A reset does not mean alcohol's effects are magically erased. It means you stop adding harm and start adding support.Molly explains what happens in the body after drinking more than planned, including how the liver metabolizes alcohol, why hangovers are more than dehydration, and how alcohol can affect sleep, mood, cravings, and next-day anxiety. She also explains why shame may feel like accountability, but often keeps the drinking loop going.You'll learn the five parts of the 24-Hour Reset:Stabilize your body with water, food, rest, and gentle movement.Stabilize your brain by sticking with facts instead of identity attacks.Don't drink to fix the effects of drinking if taking an alcohol-free day is medically safe for you.Do a 10-minute data review to identify when and why the plan changed.Make one next promise that is small, specific, and doable.The goal is not perfection. The goal is repair.Your body knows how to heal, and you know how to help it. Your liver is resilient. Your brain is plastic. Your nervous system can return to balance. But healing is not passive—you participate in it through the next best choice.Important note: If you drink heavily every day, have experienced withdrawal symptoms, or believe you may be physically dependent on alcohol, please consult a medical professional before abruptly stopping or taking alcohol-free days.Resources mentioned:Recovery and Reflection WorksheetSunnyside MedLow risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

Have you heard of zebra striping? In this episode, we unpack the latest wellness drinking trend, share whether it would have worked for us, and explore why true freedom might have nothing to do with moderation.Join the Sober Girls Mastermind, our private community.2sobergirls.com/sober-girls-mastermindModern sobriety — where you don't just stop drinking, you upgrade your life.Inside you'll find weekly live calls with Michaela + Erinn, a private community with daily group chat support, trainings, tools and replays, and real conversations on sobriety, mindset, and becoming your next-level self.$88/monthCancel anytime.Start with our free course:The Sober Girl Blueprinthttps://www.2sobergirls.comConnect with us. DM us anytime with questions, coaching inquiries, or episode ideas.@2sobergirlspodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever said, “I'm just trying to figure out my relationship with alcohol,” you're not alone, and you're not doing anything wrong.In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down why this common phrase often keeps women stuck in the moderation cycle longer than they realize.What sounds like curiosity is often actually uncertainty, emotional exhaustion, and years of trying to make drinking “work” in a way that no longer feels sustainable.In This Episode, You'll Learn• why “figuring it out” can keep you stuck in the moderation cycle • the difference between curiosity and avoidance • why restarting rules and breaks rarely leads to lasting change • better questions to ask instead of “Can I drink less?” • how clarity begins when you stop negotiating with alcoholInstead of trying to figure out your relationship with alcohol forever, this episode will help you start getting honest about what's actually happening—and what you want your life to look like instead.Grab Your Free Gift:30 Day Calendar Day & Night RoutineReady for Support? Here Are 4 Ways to Work With Me:Stop Starting Over ProgramPerfect for the self-guided woman who wants a step-by-step roadmap to quit drinking, break the moderation cycle, and build a strong sober foundation at her own pace.Sobriety CircleFor the community girlie who thrives with accountability, connection, monthly coaching, and ongoing support from women who truly understand the journey. Use code "soberjuly" at checkout to save $10 off your first month.1:1 Sober CoachingFor the woman who wants personalized support, deeper transformation, and a customized plan to stop drinking, manage cravings, and build a sustainable alcohol-free life.The After (Emotional Sobriety Program) The next chapter after quitting drinking. Once you've built your sober foundation, it's time to do the deeper work—healing emotional patterns, rebuilding your identity, strengthening self-trust, regulating your nervous system, and creating a life where you no longer need alcohol to cope.Grab My Masterclass:Free access to my $47 masterclass when you leave an Apple review-Gain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free!Thank you for tuning in!Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast.Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety CircleApply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book

A new study confirms that personality traits are associated with longevity, or lack thereof, but while behavior matters, there’s more to the story. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy look at why “everything in moderation, including moderation,” is still good advice. McGeehan et […] The post Personality Traits, Moderation, and Longevity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Become a Ctrl-Alt-Speech supporter to get extended episodes of the podcast plus the chance to submit stories for us to cover.In this week's roundup of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Ben is joined by Cori Crider, executive director of the Future of Technology Institute, an independent non-profit focusing on technology that serves the public. She previously co-founded legal non-profit Foxglove and led national security litigation at human rights organisation, Reprieve. Together, Ben and Cori discuss:Australia to double potential fines for Facebook and Instagram (ABC News)85% of kids are still using social media despite ban. But we need a new measure to judge its success (The Conversation)German expert panel suggests social media ban for under-13s (Reuters)EXCLUSIVE: EU could announce social media ban for kids in September (Euractiv)The EU Wants To Grow Homegrown Tech. Its Courts Keep Making That Impossible (Techdirt)Eurosky x Funk (German pub broadcaster youth programme) partnership (Linkedin)And in the extended episode for Patreon supporters, they cover:TikTok announce major redundancies amid push for AI content moderation (The Independent)Meta looks to AI to review harmful content in cost-cutting drive (Financial Times)Our fun links this week are the rise of dopamine sites (Ben) and Polaroid's billboard campaign (Cori).If you're already a Patreon supporter, you can get the extended episode on Patreon.Ctrl-Alt-Speech is the podcast where we make sense of the major debates shaping online speech, platform power, content moderation and the future of the internet. It's co-hosted by Mike Masnick (Techdirt) and Ben Whitelaw (Everything in Moderation).

In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores luck through the lens of Jim Collins' book What to Make of a Life. Rather than looking at luck as something we either “have” or “don't have,” this episode invites listeners to consider a more powerful question: What return am I creating on the luck I've been given?Molly breaks down Collins' idea of different kinds of luck, including what luck, who luck, and zeit luck, and connects them to behavior change, mindset, identity, and personal agency. Luck may shape the events of our lives, but our response to luck helps shape the direction of our lives.In This Episode Molly explores: Why luck is real, but not the whole story  How Jim Collins' idea of “return on luck” applies to individual lives  The difference between a luck event and a luck response  Why the brain labels events as “good luck” or “bad luck” too quickly  How cliffs, fog, and turning points can reshape identity  The importance of “who luck” and the people who change our path  Why timing luck only matters when we are ready enough to respond  How even good luck can feel threatening to the brain  Why humility and agency are both essential for behavior change Key TakeawaysLuck is not always something we control, but our response to luck is where agency begins.A setback, opportunity, diagnosis, loss, invitation, or chance meeting may become meaningful only through what we do next.Our brains are quick to interpret events, but the first story our brain tells does not have to be the final story.Not every hard thing needs to be turned into a lesson immediately. We can honor pain and still ask, “How do I want to meet this?”Relationships are one of the most powerful forms of luck. Sometimes one person can change the emotional weather around a goal.Timing matters, but timing alone is not enough. When timing luck appears, our willingness to respond matters.Reflection Questions What luck am I labeling too quickly?  Who is part of my luck right now?  What would a high return on this luck look like? Resources MentionedWhat to Make of a Life by Jim Collins  Jim Collins' concept of “return on luck”  The ideas of cliffs, fog, fire, and hedgehogs in individual life paths Closing ThoughtLife may spin the wheel. It may open a door, close a door, reroute the path, or bring you to a cliff. But your response is where your life starts to become yours. ★ Support this podcast ★

Ready for a real reset this summer? Join the Dry July Challenge, a 30-day alcohol-free challenge with daily support, coaching, mindset tools, and community. Stop white-knuckling, break the start-stop drinking cycle, and see how good you can feel without alcohol. Click the link to sign up today. www.nomorewasteddays.co/dryjuly In this episode, Sara talks with sober content creator and author Hadley Sorensen about quitting drinking, blackout drinking, moderation, mommy wine culture, and the pressure to make alcohol part of a “healthy” lifestyle. They also unpack their complicated pasts as Beachbody coaches, including the ways alcohol, fitness culture, and MLM-style marketing became intertwined. Hadley shares why she chose an alcohol-free life without identifying as an alcoholic, what socializing looks like now, and why none can be easier than trying to moderate. Follow Hadley on Instagram: @hadley_sorensen Get her book: The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking: Everything in Moderation and Other BS   Sara's Favorite Things: https://nomorewasteddays.co/favorites/   Support the Podcast: If you love the No More Wasted Days podcast, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rate and comment on Spotify. It helps more people find the show and begin their own alcohol-free journey.   ***************************************   Follow the podcast on Social Media: IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod   Follow Sara on Social Media: IG: @no_more_wasted_days TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days Facebook: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial  

In this episode of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, Molly wraps up the series When Drinking Less Feels Hard by looking at the final Alcohol Core Belief: Alcohol Keeps Me Going.This belief often shows up as boredom, restlessness, wanting “one more,” drinking when you're home alone, not wanting the night to end, or feeling like alcohol is the thing that makes an ordinary evening feel more interesting. Molly explains why the deeper issue is not “I'm bad at stopping,” but rather, “My brain believes alcohol helps me keep the night going.” Molly also shares a final reminder about Mostly Dry July-The Daily, a 31-day program with a private daily podcast, daily videos, weekly group coaching calls, and support for prioritizing alcohol-free days without all-or-nothing thinking. In This Episode Why Alcohol Keeps Me Going can be a sneaky Alcohol Core Belief How boredom, restlessness, and “one more” drinking keep the loop going  Why alcohol can make an ordinary evening feel like it has more purpose  How dopamine, prediction, and familiar cues create urges  Why alcohol myopia makes “one more” feel convincing  The difference between a promise and a plan  How to create a “stopping ritual”  Why drinking less cannot be the only plan if alcohol has been filling your time, space, or sense of interest Key TakeawayAlcohol may feel like it keeps you going, but it may actually be keeping you from noticing what you need: rest, interest, connection, nourishment, or permission to stop.Listener PracticeChoose one moment when alcohol tends to “keep you going.” Maybe it's when you're home alone and bored, after the first drink, late at night, or when you don't want the evening to end.Ask yourself: What do I think alcohol is keeping going?  What am I trying not to transition into?  What do I actually need right now? Then use the See, Soothe, Separate, Shift process:See: I'm having the thought that alcohol will keep this going. Soothe: Of course my brain is offering that. I've practiced this pattern. Separate: The fact is I want more of something. The story is that another drink is the way to get it. Shift: I can ask what I actually need before I decide whether to drink.Resources MentionedMostly Dry July-The DailyAlcohol Core Beliefshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/alcoholminimalistsLow risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

I explore the complexities of gray area drinking, the science behind alcohol's effects on the body, and practical steps to change your relationship with alcohol. This episode offers deep insights into why quitting is challenging and how to navigate the emotional and physical barriers.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Gray Area Drinking01:53 Personal Journey and Insights05:45 Understanding Alcohol's Impact on Health10:05 The Neuroscience of Alcohol Consumption12:03 Challenges of Moderation and Hormonal Effects18:40 Social Constructs and Emotional Connections22:34 Breaking Free from Conditioning29:59 The Role of Emotional Needs32:51 The Path to Sobriety and Growth39:09 Conclusion and Call to ActionApply to Work with ChrissyFollow on IGBuy my book, Soul-Led SobrietyAwakening workbook

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Welcome to The Village Church. Thank you for joining our live stream. We are beautiful and broken people connected in Jesus, extending His love.

This week Janet talks to Tribe Sober member Lynn Griffith from Durango, Colorado, who shares her powerful journey from decades of drinking to discovering the freedom of an alcohol-free life. Lynn first began worrying about her drinking back in 1999, yet it took many years, several attempts at sobriety, and countless moderation strategies before she finally found lasting freedom. In this honest conversation, she reflects on the exhaustion of trying to control alcohol, the impact on her health, confidence and creativity, and why mindset change has been the key to making sobriety stick. The episode concludes with Lynn reading her beautifully written "Goodbye Alcohol" letter—a heartfelt farewell to a substance that stole decades of precious time and energy. In this episode: Why Lynn knew she had a drinking problem as far back as 1999 The moderation tricks that never worked How a health scare became a turning point The books and podcasts that helped shift her thinking Why community support is essential for lasting sobriety The surprising role of alcohol-free drinks in her recovery The connection between drinking, depression and cognitive decline How alcohol robbed her of confidence, creativity and vitality Why it's never too late to reclaim your health and happiness The importance of taking recovery one day at a time Finding your tribe and building meaningful sober connections Memorable Quotes "I know how I felt drinking and I know how I feel not drinking, and there's just no comparison." "I wish someone had told me that it's so much easier just to quit than spend a lifetime trying to moderate." "I don't want to be an old lady drunk." "The poisonous effects of every previous night confiscated my brain cells, robbed me of my confidence, tamped down my spirit and crushed my creativity." Lynn's Top Tip "Just don't drink." It sounds simple, but as Lynn explains, recovery begins one day at a time. Focus on the one thing that matters most in early sobriety and allow everything else to follow. About Tribe Sober At Tribe Sober we help people discover that an alcohol-free life doesn't have to be boring, lonely or difficult. Through community, connection, coaching and education, we support our members to create a life they no longer want to escape from. Interested in taking a break from alcohol? Join our next 3-Day Reset taking place 1–3 July. During the Reset you'll discover: Why alcohol affects us differently as we get older The neuroscience behind cravings How to navigate social situations alcohol-free Practical tools to make sobriety stick How to create an alcohol-free lifestyle you genuinely enjoy Find out more at: Tribe Sober Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with someone who might benefit from hearing Lynn's inspiring story. Every conversation helps break the stigma around alcohol and shows others that change is possible at any age.

Hour 1: Optimistic Thomas has a discussion about the Mets....He is still optimistic.....But in Moderation.

In a special bonus episode for our Patreon supporters, Mike and Ben discuss some of their favorite must-read books about online speech, platform power, and content moderation. This free teaser covers their first two picks: It's Complicated by Danah Boyd and Behind the Screen by Sarah T. Roberts. To hear the full episode with all six books, become a Ctrl-Alt-Speech supporter on Patreon.Ctrl-Alt-Speech is the podcast where we make sense of the major debates shaping online speech, platform power, content moderation and the future of the internet. It's co-hosted by Mike Masnick (Techdirt) and Ben Whitelaw (Everything in Moderation).

In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores reminiscing as more than nostalgia. After returning from a family reunion, she reflects on how shared stories can reconnect us with earlier versions of ourselves and remind us of the courage, humor, resilience, and connection that are still part of who we are. Key Points Reminiscing is not just remembering events; it is reconnecting with identity, meaning, and emotion.  Autobiographical memories help us understand our personal life story and the versions of ourselves we have been.  Family stories can preserve shared identity by reminding us what we value, what we survived, and how we belong to one another.  Healthy reminiscing can support behavior change by reminding us that our current emotional state is not the whole story.  Reminiscing is different from rumination. Rumination loops in shame or regret, while reminiscing helps us integrate the past with curiosity and compassion.  The past can be a courtroom or a library: rumination puts us on trial, but reminiscing helps us retrieve something useful. Science Mentioned The hippocampus helps organize memory and context.  The medial prefrontal cortex is involved in self-reflection and personal meaning.  The default mode network becomes active when we think about ourselves, our past, our future, and the stories that shape our lives.  Erik Erikson's stage of integrity versus despair describes the process of looking back over life and making meaning from both joys and losses. Think Thursday Invitation Take ten minutes to intentionally reminisce.  Look through old photos, listen to a meaningful song, ask a family member to tell a story, or think about a place you used to love.  Ask yourself:  What version of me was present in that memory?  What mattered to me then?  What does this memory remind me is still part of me?  What is one small way I could bring that version of myself into today? Closing ThoughtLooking back is not always about wanting to go backward. Sometimes reminiscing helps us gather pieces of ourselves we forgot we could bring forward. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, Molly continues the series When Drinking Less Feels Hard, looking at the real-life challenges that make drinking less feel difficult through the lens of Alcohol Core Beliefs.This week's focus is the belief Alcohol Is My Reward—the thought that shows up at the end of a hard day, a long week, while cooking dinner, on vacation, or anytime alcohol feels like the treat you've earned for getting through something. Molly explores why this belief can feel so reasonable, how the brain learns to associate alcohol with reward and transition, and why drinking less can feel like deprivation when alcohol has become the main way you mark completion, rest, or pleasure.Before the episode, Molly also shares a reminder about Mostly Dry July-The Daily, which includes daily support, weekly group coaching calls, weekly brain boosts, and a private daily podcast to help you practice drinking less with peaceful mindfulness and without all-or-nothing thinking.  www.mollywatts.com/mostly-dry-july  In This EpisodeWhy alcohol can become tied to end-of-day and end-of-week ritualsHow the brain learns to predict alcohol as a rewardWhy “I deserve this” is often a clue, not a problemThe difference between true reward and coping in disguiseHow alcohol can represent completion, freedom, pleasure, or feeling like something is finally yoursWhy expanding your reward system is essential for drinking lessHow to use See, Soothe, Separate, and Shift with the belief Alcohol Is My RewardKey TakeawayYou deserve reward, pleasure, rest, and celebration. But alcohol may not be the reward you actually deserve.The reward you deserve is one that restores you, supports you, and helps you feel cared for in the moment and proud of yourself later.Listener PracticeChoose one reward-drinking moment: the end of the day, Friday night, cooking dinner, vacation, or after finishing something hard.Ask yourself:What am I trying to reward?What do I want this reward to give me?Will alcohol actually give me that, or is there another way to create it more honestly?Then practice creating one real reward before alcohol. It might be quiet, rest, movement, food, connection, or a nonalcoholic ritual.Resources MentionedMostly Dry July-The DailyAlcohol Core BeliefsSee, Soothe, Separate, ShiftAlcohol Minimalist Facebook groupLow risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

Have GLP-1 medications changed the conversation around food addiction, cravings, and moderation? In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, I share my thoughts on a topic that is often avoided but desperately needs to be discussed. If you've ever wondered whether quieting the food noise is the same as healing your relationship with food, this episode will challenge you to think deeper. Join me for an honest conversation about food addiction recovery, lasting freedom, and what it really means to create peace with food.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Freedom Online Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourseFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcWant to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Do you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Join my online community The Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkWebsite: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com

Become a Ctrl-Alt-Speech supporter to get extended episodes of the podcast plus the chance to submit stories for us to cover.In this week's roundup of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Ben is joined by Jen Weedon, a T&S veteran of Meta and Niantic. She is currently consulting and teaching at Columbia school of International and Public Affairs. Together, Ben and Jen discuss:Jen Weedon on anticipating platform threats and how to manage burnout (Everything in Moderation)AI Slop and the Information Ecosystem (Columbia University)UK examines steps to stop children circumventing social media ban (Financial Times)Social media ban for UK's under 16s will go even further than Australia's policy (BMJ)The split-screen reaction to the UK social media ban (Everything in Moderation)Anthropic shuts down newest AI model after U.S. bans foreign use (The Washington Post)India blocks Telegram messaging app until June 22, government says (Reuters)And in the extended episode for Patreon supporters, they cover:Spotify removed 57,000 fake podcast episodes selling illegal drugs after congressional pressure (TNW)Spotify chief defends AI-generated music (Financial Times)Our fun links this week are the How Alberta eradicated rats (Ben) and Mogwooooo's Instagram account (Jen).If you're already a Patreon supporter, you can get the extended episode on Patreon.Ctrl-Alt-Speech is the podcast where we make sense of the major debates shaping online speech, platform power, content moderation and the future of the internet. It's co-hosted by Mike Masnick (Techdirt) and Ben Whitelaw (Everything in Moderation).

In this Think Thursday episode, Molly reflects on the meaning and importance of Juneteenth, observed on June 19th. Rather than approaching the holiday as a historian, she explores Juneteenth through the lens of memory, truth, freedom, and the stories a culture chooses to remember.Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced freedom to enslaved African Americans there, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This episode invites listeners to consider the difference between freedom declared and freedom actually delivered, and why that distinction still matters.Molly connects Juneteenth to the broader Think Thursday themes of awareness, learning, collective memory, and behavior change. Just as personal transformation requires honest awareness, cultural growth requires a willingness to tell fuller, more truthful stories.In This EpisodeMolly explores:The historical significance of Juneteenth and why June 19, 1865, mattersWhy freedom on paper is not the same as freedom in lived experienceHow national holidays act as moments of public memoryWhy Juneteenth did not begin when it became a federal holiday in 2021How Black communities preserved and celebrated Juneteenth for generationsThe connection between memory, truth, and collective identityWhy fuller truth can create deeper compassion, dignity, and responsibilityHow discomfort can be part of learning and expanding our understandingKey ReflectionJuneteenth is both a celebration and a remembrance. It honors freedom, resilience, and generations of Black Americans who carried this history long before it received broader national recognition. It also asks us to look honestly at the ways freedom has been delayed, denied, and unevenly experienced.Questions to ConsiderWhat did I learn about Juneteenth growing up, and what did I not learn?What does this holiday ask me to remember more fully?How can I honor freedom not just as an idea, but as something that should be real in people's lived experience?Closing ThoughtMemory matters. Truth matters. Freedom matters. Juneteenth reminds us that remembering is not passive. It is a choice, a practice, and part of how we become more honest, more awake, and more human. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly continues the series “When Drinking Less Feels Hard” by looking at one of the most common places drinking less can feel difficult: social situations where alcohol feels like part of the fun and everyone else is drinking.This episode explores two powerful Alcohol Core Beliefs: alcohol makes things more fun and alcohol creates connection. These beliefs often show up around dinners out, parties, weekends, vacations, celebrations, and those moments when you had a plan—until you were surrounded by other people drinking.Molly explains why the challenge is not simply being in a bar, at a restaurant, at a party, or on vacation. The deeper issue is that your brain may have learned to associate alcohol with belonging, ease, confidence, playfulness, and connection. When that belief is running in the background, choosing to drink less can feel like choosing a lesser version of the experience.But alcohol is not the source of your humor, warmth, courage, or ability to connect. Those parts of you already exist.In this science-forward episode, Molly breaks down how alcohol expectancies, social cues, dopamine, reward prediction, and alcohol myopia can make drinking feel automatic in social settings. She also shares how to challenge the thoughts that make alcohol feel necessary and how to build new evidence that fun, connection, and belonging are still fully available when you drink less.You'll learn how to use the 4S process—See, Soothe, Separate, and Shift—to question the belief that alcohol makes everything better. Instead of relying on willpower in the moment, Molly encourages you to create a doable drink plan ahead of time, protect your awareness before alcohol narrows it, and practice proving to your brain that you can enjoy social situations without giving alcohol all the credit.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why social situations can make drinking less feel harder than drinking less at homeHow the beliefs “alcohol makes things more fun” and “alcohol creates connection” fuel desireWhy “everyone is drinking” can feel so powerful, even when you genuinely want to drink lessHow alcohol expectancies shape what you believe a drink will do for youWhy familiar cues like restaurants, vacations, Friday afternoons, and celebrations can trigger urgesWhat alcohol myopia is and why “I'll decide later” is often not a strong enough planHow to separate the facts of a social situation from the story your brain is tellingHow to use the 4S process to challenge old beliefs and practice new onesWhy alcohol may be present during fun and connection without being the cause of either oneKey Takeaway:Alcohol may be present during fun, connection, celebration, and belonging—but that does not mean alcohol created those things.When you stop giving alcohol full credit for the experience, you can begin reclaiming your own confidence, humor, warmth, playfulness, and ability to connect. Drinking less is not about having less fun. It is about learning that fun was never dependent on alcohol in the first place.Mentioned in This Episode:Mostly Dry July: The Daily begins July 1st.Join Molly for daily support, coaching, and practical tools to help you create a peaceful relationship with alcohol throughout the month of July.Learn more at: https://mollywatts.com/mostlydryjuly/Resources:Join the Alcohol Minimalist Facebook group for support, conversation, and real-life strategies for changing your drinking habits.Learn more about Molly's programs and resources at mollywatts.com.Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

Realignment Newsletter: https://therealignment.substack.com/ Realignment Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email the Show: realignmentpod@gmail.com The Realignment host Marshall Kosloff and Niskanen Center Senior Fellow Steve Teles are set to appear at WelcomeFest 2026 today in Washington, DC. WelcomeFest is known as the biggest annual gathering of the political center. Steve will appear on a panel titled, "Building Centrist Abundance." Marshall will interview Senator Ruben Gallego and San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on the center's lack of a broad story and worldview that can respond to an anti-status quo moment. Ahead of their appearances, Marshall and Steve discuss their problems with "moderation," an approach to politics associated with gatherings like WelcomeFest. While defending moderation as a personality and instinct, they differentiate between "higher" and "lower" forms of moderation and offer alternative approaches for politicians, organizations, and movements associated with the idea.