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On this week's episode of Local Legends Eleanor is chatting with anthropologist and author of The Folklore of The Tanat Valley, Dr Jack Hunter, all about Montgomeryshire.In addition to being an academic, teacher and very prolific writer, Jack has a fascinating variety of research interests. He's explored spirit possession and shamanism, he's a research fellow for the Parapsychology Foundation, and he's involved in the Fairy Investigation Society too. Jack takes an immersive approach to research, fully involving himself in experiences in order to study them. That includes, in the course of his PhD at the University of Bristol, an ethnographic study of contemporary trance and physical mediumship.We talked about Spiritualism, and seances - and yes, a fair bit of ectoplasm too!Jack is currently a tutor with the Sophia Centre for the Study of Cosmology in Culture, and on the University of Wales MAs in Ecology and Spirituality and Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. As if all that wasn't enough to keep him busy, he also tutors on Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology at the Alef Trust.We had a great chat about the history and stories about an often overlooked part of Wales. Find out more about Jack at jack-hunter.yourwebsitespace.com. We really hope you enjoy this episode, and we will speak to you again on Monday as well for our next County Episode, all about the historic county of Merionethshire!The Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastREGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOURVisit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on MYTH, we'll dive into a particularly bawdy tale of French folklore. You'll learn that fairies can grant some very strange powers, that it's hard to speak around a mouthful of cotton, and that knights can make a fortune with this one weird trick. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a woman will get tired of her sexuality and separate herself from it. Literally. Source: French Folklore
Simon Sinek drops a truth early that most people are not prepared to hear: income inequality is a greater social threat than AI or another pandemic, and history shows exactly where that kind of imbalance leads. He connects that global tension directly to what is happening inside your own relationships, because the same failure to listen, the same refusal to co-create, shows up at the kitchen table and in the boardroom. Simon challenges the idea that vulnerability means broadcasting your emotions online, arguing that true safety comes only when you sit across from someone you trust and say the hard thing out loud. He lays out a simple reframe for capitalism itself, one built around purpose first, people second, and profit third, and shows how that same hierarchy applies to how you show up at work and at home. Walk away from this conversation with a clearer picture of who you actually work for and why getting that answer right changes everything. Simon's books: Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't Together Is Better: A Little Book of Inspiration Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team The Infinite Game Start with Why 15th Anniversary Edition: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action In this episode you will: Learn why broadcasting vulnerability online gives you likes but not the safety you are actually looking for, and what real vulnerability requires. Discover why the metrics you use to measure a good day, productivity, followers, titles, are actively working against your sense of worth and what to track instead. Understand how to co-create boundaries in relationships and at work so both sides feel heard rather than managed. Recognize the social ripples that fear creates around AI and economic inequality so you can respond thoughtfully rather than react from panic. Reframe what it means to live a life of service, whether you lead a company, a team, or just show up daily for the people around you. For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1898 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Lewis Howes [SOLO] Brendon Burchard Leslie John Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On a flyfishing adventure to explore the High Sierra's most remote valley, Rebecca Ramirez is the first to admit that, fifteen years ago, she'd have easily been voted “least likely to be here.” When she decides to cut the hooks off her flies and explore a new way to connect with trout, her dedication to conservation and commitment to mastery come full circle. Much of the music in today's episode is from Rebecca's band Par Avion Support comes from Oboz Darn Tough Free shipping on any order with code DIRTBAG Kuat Racks Ka'Chava Go to https://kachava.com and use code DIARIES for 15% off your next order. Diaries+ Members-- Their support is powering the Diaries. You can join today.
Starting a new series, we cover the first half of Tolkien's The Hobbit novel with an emphasis on symbolism, theology, history and the esoteric. This will be a deepdive on the series like none other! Access part 2 by subscribing below to JaysAnalysis website members or YT members. Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Order New Book Available here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/joinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.
Funnels used to be the "gold standard" of online marketing. But what if the very system you were told would create freedom in your business… is actually what's keeping you stuck? In this episode, Judy breaks down why traditional funnels are failing high-level coaches and experts — and what to build instead (if you want consistent, high-quality buyers without being trapped in complicated tech and endless content). If you're tired of duct-taping conventional bro (secular) funnels together... and ready to sell with clarity, conviction, and alignment, this episode will completely reframe how you think about growth. Inside this episode, Judy shares: • Why traditional funnels are the slowest path to revenue • How to build a faith-fueled sales ecosystem, instead of a funnel • The power of calling out ready buyers • Why simplicity and conviction outperform complicated marketing strategies, EVERY time Discover a simpler, more profitable way forward. Highlights: 00:00 – Introduction: Why Funnels Aren't Working Like They Used To 02:15 – The Problem With "Traditional Funnel Thinking" 05:40 – Why Many Entrepreneurs Feel Stuck in Endless Marketing 08:12 – The Hidden Cost of Over-Complicated Funnels 11:30 – What Actually Creates Consistent Sales in Today's Market 14:05 – Why You Don't Need a Bigger Audience 18:20 – The Power of Calling Out Ready Buyers 22:10 – The Myth of "More Visibility = More Sales" 26:45 – Introducing the Sales Ecosystem Model 31:10 – The Real Purpose of Content in a Sales Ecosystem 36:20 – Why Simplicity Outperforms Complexity in Business Growth 41:05 – The Mindset Shift Required to Sell With Authority 46:30 – What High-Level Buyers Actually Respond To 51:15 – Why Most Marketing Advice Creates More Noise 55:40 – How to Start Replacing Funnels With a Sales Ecosystem 59:10 – Final Takeaways: Selling With Clarity and Conviction Next Steps:
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Are attackers really using AI to run end-to-end cyber campaigns? In this episode, Edward Wu (Founder and CEO, DropzoneAI) joins Ashish to separate the hype from reality when it comes to AI-driven attacks .Edward explains how attackers are currently using open-source LLMs for reconnaissance and spear-phishing , and why the major commercial models now explicitly prohibit users from generating exploits without vetting . On the defense side, Edward shares how AI agents have successfully automated over 160 years' worth of alert investigations in the real world proving that 100% software-delivered SOC triage is already here .We also debunk the myth of AI "hallucinations," explaining why most errors are actually just poor context management . If you're building a security operations center or working with an MSSP, this episode will teach you how to shift from manual alert fatigue to leveraging AI for threat hunting.Guest Socials - Edward's Linkedin Podcast Twitter - @CloudSecPod If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:-Cloud Security Podcast- Youtube- Cloud Security Newsletter If you are interested in AI Security, you can check out our sister podcast - AI Security PodcastQuestions asked:(00:00) Introduction(02:50) Who is Edward Wu? (Founder of Dropzone AI) (04:50) The Reality of AI Cyber Attacks Today (Recon vs. End-to-End) (07:20) Why Commercial LLMs Are Blocking Exploit Generation (11:50) How MSSPs are Evolving with AI Triage (18:20) The Asymmetric Capacity Gap: Why Humans Can't Keep Up (22:30) Automating 160 Years of Alert Investigations (23:50) Why AI Hallucinations are Actually Context Management Failures (26:00) Build vs. Buy: The Data Network Effect for AI Agents (29:20) The New Workflow for SOC Analysts & Threat Hunters(31:30) Defining "Threategy": Scope, Authorization, and Context (35:50) How to Detect Prompt Injection (Treat it like an Insider Threat) (38:30) Dropzone AI Announcements at RSACResources spoken about during the episode:- Dropzone Diner RSAC 2026- If you want to learn more about Dropzone- you can do that here!
In this episode I am once again joined by Alana Fairchild, spiritual teacher, psychic, and author of the best-selling Kuan Yin Oracle Deck. Alana recalls her spiritual apprenticeship, initial failed attempts to work as a psychic, and what it takes to make it as a new age entrepreneur. Alana describes the tension between following one's intuition and getting things done, why even spiritual teachers need to work when they don't feel like it, and how she deals with negative feedback. Alana also discusses her love of myth, a return to matriarchy, and her deep connection with Kālī Mā and the Dark Feminine. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep351-psychic-entrepreneur-alana-fairchild Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics Include: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Apprenticeship under a psychic 03:00 - Initial work as a psychic 04:21 - Early challenges 05:31 - Spiritual intuition vs getting things done 09:06 - Business success in spirituality sector 09:36 - Alana's creative and business process 13:04 - Intuition vs whim when getting things done 17:41 - Working even when you don't feel like it 19:37 - Trope of the ”full body yes” 20:06 - Divine masculine and feminine 25:27 - Dealing with negative feedback 26:09 - Triggered by masculine energy 27:06 - Polarised by Mother Mary 30:51 - Myth and anthropology 31:45 - Return to matriarchy 33:48 - Which myths resonate with Alana? 35:33 - Alana's mother complex 38:05 - Alana's masculine energy 39:38 - Failed attempts to become a professional psychic 42:08 - Overcoming the fear of financial insecurity 44:!4 - Career success as a psychic, spiritual teacher, and author 46:05 - Commodification of spirituality 50:35 - Connection with Kālī Mā and the Dark Feminine 01:02:55 - How Alana communicates with Kālī Mā 01:07:18 - Concluding remarks … Previous episode with Alana Fairchild: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=fairchild To find our more about Alana Fairchild visit: - https://www.alanafairchild.com/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James
Tess reports from the field in Punxsutawney, PA on Groundhog Day. This is more than just a fake holiday. It's a singular, surreal experience. Tess gets to the bottom of this absurd celebration and learns why people travel far and wide to celebrate it. She delves into the philosophy of the movie, and how the film's themes relate to the real-life events that transpire every year on Gobbler's Knob. Watch Greg Sadler's lectures on “The Myth of Sisyphus” here. Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @popmysterypod Pop Mystery Pod is written and produced by Tess Barker @tesstifybarker. Produced by Tyler Hill. Theme song by Rick Wood @Rickw00d. Support independent pop journalism and join us on Patreon at Pop Mystery Pod. Get access to ad free episodes, bonus content, and polls about upcoming topics. patreon.com/PopMysteryPod Follow Tess's other podcasts Lady to Lady and Toxic wherever you get your pods. Make sure to leave us a review! And tell a friend about the show! --------------------- Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Your “perfect man” checklist might be the very thing keeping you single. You made the list because you were told that's how smart women date. Know what you want. Don't settle. Have standards. And yet you keep ending up with men who look great on paper and feel wrong in real life. Or you eliminate every man before he ever has a real chance. At some point you have to ask yourself if the list is actually serving you. In this episode, Hilary breaks down three reasons the checklist backfires. She explains the difference between surface-level criteria and real character, why most women struggle to recognize emotional health when they see it, and how “high standards” can quietly function as protection from vulnerability. Shared religion, impressive credentials, and lifestyle alignment may check boxes, but they do not guarantee integrity, kindness, or emotional maturity. This conversation is not about lowering your standards. It is about refining them. It is about learning to assess consistent behavior over optics, trusting what you feel in your body, and choosing from discernment instead of fear. When you stop dating from a spreadsheet and start dating from self-trust, everything changes. Episode Highlights: Why your checklist might be screening for credentials instead of character The difference between logistics that matter and boxes that mean nothing How men can “perform” emotional availability and how to tell when it's real The subtle way high-achieving women turn dates into auditions When “high standards” are actually fear of vulnerability in disguise Episode Breakdown: 00:00 The Problem with the Partner List 03:12 Surface-Level Traits vs. Real Character in Dating 05:53 How to Spot Real Emotional Availability 08:45 The Dangers of Assumptions in Relationships 12:01 Are Your High Standards Blocking Love? 14:45 How to Use a Dating Checklist the Right Way ✨ I'm Hilary Silver, LCSW, former psychotherapist turned master coach and founder of Ready for Love. I help high-achieving women show up in love as confidently as they do in their careers.
In this episode of the Creator Method Podcast, Gary Lipovetsky sits down with Katherine Rohland to unpack the modern fertility narrative and why many women are misinformed about their reproductive health. A licensed Chinese medicine practitioner specializing in fertility and women's health, Katherine shares how she helps women support their bodies naturally on the path to pregnancy and why the conversation around fertility, age, and lifestyle needs to change. Together, they break down what most women are never taught about fertility, why modern lifestyles often work against reproductive health, and how stress, nutrition, sleep, and energy balance play a far greater role in conception than most people realize. Katherine opens up about her own fertility journey, the lessons that shaped her practice, and why symptoms like painful periods, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances are often early signals the body is asking for support long before infertility appears. They explore the realities of practicing holistic medicine in a skeptical online world, the criticism experts face when challenging conventional narratives, and why building authority as a knowledge-based creator requires both courage and clarity. Gary challenges Katherine on content strategy, scaling her impact beyond one-on-one care, and how experts can turn specialized knowledge into meaningful education that reaches thousands of people online. This conversation is an honest look at fertility, women's health, and the responsibility of experts in the creator economy to communicate complex ideas in ways that empower people to take control of their well-being. If you are interested in reproductive health, holistic medicine, or building authority as an expert online, this episode will expand how you think about both fertility and the power of knowledge-driven content. Follow Katherine Rohland on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/katherine_rohland?igsh=MWd5M3ptb3pqeW5ueQ== Apply for Creator Method:https://creatormethod.com/ Follow Creator Method on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/creator.method/ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bjs61g10V8MEBjg2pfJFi Follow Gary on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky?igsh=MTBwbmx0ZmlmMTU0ZQ== Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Katherine Rohland's Background 03:10 What Chinese Medicine Says About Fertility 07:40 The Myth of the “Fertility Cliff” After 35 13:20 Lifestyle, Stress, and Why Fertility Struggles Begin Earlier Than We Think 19:10 Katherine's Personal Fertility Journey 25:30 The Biggest Mistakes Women Make With Their Health 32:00 Navigating Criticism as a Holistic Health Creator 38:20 Building Authority and Trust Online 44:15 Scaling Impact Beyond One-on-One Practice 50:30 The Future of Fertility Education and Creator-Led Expertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paris Marx is joined by Tim Schwab to discuss the evolving story of Bill Gates and his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, as well as the issues that arise from allowing billionaires to use philanthropy to push personal political agendas and launder their reputations. Tim Schwab is the author of The Bill Gates Problem: Reckoning with the Myth of the Good Billionaire. Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon. The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Kyla Hewson. Also mentioned in this episode: Tim wrote about why Bill Gates should be removed from the foundation over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Here is the interview Melinda French Gates did with NPR Here is the Wall Street Journal article covering Bill Gates apology to Gates Foundation staff for his relationship with Epstein
How does reality television shape our politics and our opinions? This hour two reality TV scholars join us to discuss how reality TV helps us understand (or sometimes misunderstand) actual reality. GUESTS: Danielle Lindemann: Professor of Sociology at Lehigh University and a Visiting Professor in Gender and Sexuality Studies at Princeton University. She is also the author of the book True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us. Eunji Kim: Assistant Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and Faculty Affiliate at the Data Science Institute. Her new book is The American Mirage: How Reality TV Upholds the Myth of Meritocracy. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show, which originally aired on July 24, 2025.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reboot time! In this episode, we talk about where we've been, all the kids we've had, all the kids' movies we've been watching… and some ideas about the future of the Midnight Myth. Thank you for your support, for listening to us over the years, and being an amazing community.—Check out our merch store for Midnight Myth, Boomerangerang, Sleep & Sorcery and Wheel of Ka tees and totes!Learn more, view sources and inspiration, and sign up for e-mail updates at www.midnightmyth.comCheck out Sleep & Sorcery, Laurel's podcast for fantasy and folklore-inspired bedtime stories. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery The Sleep & Sorcery book, written by Laurel, is now available in hardcover at Crossed Crow Books - and you can pre-order the paperback! crossedcrowbooks.comSupport indie bookstores by ordering at bookshop.org.TwitterFacebookInstagramIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!
Let's look at 13 quotes from the fathers of the Scientific Revolution and what they had to say about the relationship of their faith to their science. GRAB YOUR FREE PDF GUIDE TO THIS VIDEO HERE: https://thethink.institute/store/p/science-to-the-glory-of-god-13-quotes-from-the-christian-founders-of-modern-scienceWatch my whole Apologetics Answers playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfSpUNYR5qo6sv8Pk8x0tmaq8lLQHHlTm&si=FlnSB-pBhZ6SSaJE==============================♱ SUBSTACK: Read weekly articles to help you learn and grow: https://thethinkinstitute.substack.com/♱ CHURCH TRAINING: Bring an IMPACTFUL weekend training event to your church or ministry ➡️ https://thethink.institute/forchurches♱ SOCIETY: Christian men get equipped for their Christian life, in community. Try out the Hammer & Anvil Society now. Go to https://thethink.institute/society.The easiest method for teaching your kids the faith we can help you learn (catechism): https://thethink.institute/catakids Men: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? We provide in-depth education and community for Christian men: https://thethink.institute/societyMy name is Joel Settecase. I'm the president of The Think Institute, NFP. How I got here: 2009: Left the business world.2010: Became a Bible teacher at a Christian school in Chicago. Realized I needed more education.2011: Enrolled at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS). 2013: I joined a suburban church as pastor-in-training.2013–2016: Served as a youth pastor, discipling middle and high school students.2014: Wife diagnosed with cancer while pregnant. God taught us faith.2014–2015: Discovered Calvinism, New Covenant Theology, and Presuppositional Apologetics.2015: Our thirdborn diagnosed with leukemia. God tested and trained us in real time.2016: Joined Chicago multi-site church as Associate Pastor overseeing men's, students, and family ministry and evangelism—later becoming interim lead campus pastor.2016 Wrote Catakids! catechism to teach my young kiddos the faith.2017: Graduated cum laude from TEDS. Capstone papers on apologetics of Jonathan Edwards and John Frame.2018: Joined Cru Church Movements as missionaries.2019: Thirdborn got heart failure. God built our ministry from Lurie Children's Hospital.2020: Started homeschooling. Son received heart transplant. 2020: Launched the Hammer & Anvil Society during Covid.2021: Started teaching at homeschool co-ops.2022: Launched The Think Institute as a nonprofit.2023: Wrote The Bible Based Worldview. 2023: Re-launched the Hammer & Anvil Society as a nationwide men's fellowship. 2024: Joined Village Bible Church, teaching apologetics and worldview classes, family camps, men's retreats, student electives, and Sunday sermons.2025: Launched on Substack. YouTube channel hit 1M views. We now reach 75K+ people monthly and distribute hundreds of educational resources each year. To every Christian man trying to live a Christian life: God will give you what you need for your journey (Eph. 2:10). I am living proof of that. And now my job is to help you build a worldview legacy, where you, your kids, and your wife will be able to confidently answer the world's questions with confidence, and see Jesus change lives as you share your faith.===========================================================The Think Institute relies on the generous support of our Ministry Partners to pursue our mission. Thank you for your help in preparing thousands of regular believers to explain, share and defend the Christian message all over the world.The Think Institute, NFP is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 88-3225438). Donations to The Think Institute are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.Donate now: https://thethink.institute/partner
Is the Instagram algorithm really killing your reach or is that just the story the online business world keeps repeating? In this episode, we break the spell around blaming the Instagram algorithm and unpack what actually drives social media growth, engagement, and visibility in today's digital landscape. If you're a coach, entrepreneur, or online business owner frustrated with declining reach or inconsistent engagement, this conversation will change how you think about content strategy, audience behavior, and social media marketing. Joining the conversation is Inge Hunter, founder of Clue Labs, an innovative AI-powered platform designed to help businesses understand what their audience truly wants to engage with. Instead of guessing what to post next, Clue Labs analyzes audience behavior, engagement patterns, and content signals to provide data-driven social media strategy insights. Because the truth is simple: The algorithm isn't the enemy.It's a mirror. And when you understand how social platforms actually work, you stop chasing reach and start building real authority online. What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why blaming the Instagram algorithm keeps entrepreneurs stuck • The real reason social media reach fluctuates • How audience behavior shapes algorithm visibility • Why most businesses are guessing their content strategy • How AI tools like Clue Labs are changing social media marketing • The intersection of creativity, psychology, and algorithm architecture • How to create content that drives engagement, growth, and conversions About the Guest Inge Hunter is the founder of Clue Labs, an AI-powered social media platform helping businesses remove the guesswork from their content strategy. With a background in psychology and business management and over a decade in the social media industry, Inge developed Clue Labs to help entrepreneurs. Clue Labs reads your social media data and tells you exactly what to post next: the format, hook, timing, and caption; with reasoning behind every recommendation.No gurus. No gut feelings. No generic AI output. Just a clear, data-led plan built from what your audience is already telling you.Built to grow your: Brand awareness | Audience | Engagement | Conversion https://cluelabs.co.uk/Allera DawnTransformation & Business Coach for High Achievers.FOR COACHES, FOUNDERS & ENTREPRENEURSHelping You Build Profitable & Purpose Led Businesses with Soul Learn about Business Mentorship Pathways here:https://www.alleradawn.com/home-pageBook A Business Exploration Call: https://calendly.com/alleradawn/15minDownload Free: Inner CEO Blueprinthttps://www.alleradawn.com/the-inner-ceo-blueprint
This week I'm joined by nutritionist and metabolic expert Lauren Papanos to talk about hormones, metabolism, and why so many women feel like they're doing everything right but nothing is working. We get into the real drivers behind weight plateaus, inflammation, and hormone imbalance- and why fasting, overtraining, and under-eating can backfire during our reproductive years.Lauren breaks down the hormones most doctors aren't testing for, how minerals impact thyroid function, and what actually supports metabolism, fertility, and long-term hormone health. We also talk about strength training, carbs, and the lifestyle shifts that can make the biggest difference.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After launching a war of aggression against Iran, Trump and Netanyahu are attacking more countries. Israel invaded Lebanon and besieged Gaza. US soldiers are fighting in Ecuador and shooting Pakistani protesters. Trump even threatened an embargo on Spain, demanding to use its military bases. Ben Norton explains. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3mU2qgYUcE Check out our related video - The US-Israeli war on Iran is based on lies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_xGgeV_9rw Topics 0:00 US-Israeli war on Iran expands 0:36 Iran hits US bases in Middle East 0:54 Oil price & Strait of Hormuz 1:24 US State Dep't orders evacuations 1:59 CIA plans to arm Kurdish militants 4:02 Trump vowed to end wars 4:22 Israel invades Lebanon 5:06 Israel besieges Gaza 5:31 USA shoots Pakistani protesters 5:49 US troops fight in Ecuador 6:31 US oil blockade of Cuba 7:23 Many wars happening at once 8:16 Trump, the "peace president" 8:29 (CLIP) Trump promised peace 8:43 Trump's "Board of Peace" 9:04 Trump has bombed 10 countries 10:15 Trump attacks Spain 10:39 Spain opposes war on Iran 11:21 Trump wants embargo of Spain 12:33 (CLIP) Trump threatens Spain 13:56 Trump floats invading Spain 14:48 NATO military spending 5% of GDP 15:33 Spain supports Palestine 17:04 Spain moves closer to China 18:08 Germany backs US attack on Spain 19:20 (CLIP) Germany condemns Spain 20:06 Myth of European solidarity 20:40 Friedrich Merz, BlackRock boy 21:34 Kissinger on US "friends" 22:03 France admits war is illegal 23:12 Germany, France, UK join war 23:56 European vassals of US empire 24:27 (CLIP) Trump criticizes UK 24:39 UK lets US use its military bases 25:20 (CLIP) Mark Rutte: Trump is "daddy" 25:52 Canada's hypocritical position 28:16 Iran wanted negotiations 29:45 Outro
In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett talk to Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis the authors of The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families. Find the book on AmazonOrder directly from BakerBookshop book link Audible linkInstagram: @mburtwrites | @kelseykmcginnisThreads: @mburtwrites | @kelseykmcginnisFacebook: @mburtwrites | @kelsey.kramermcginnisBluesky: @mburtwrites | @kkramermcginnisTikTok: @mburtwrites | @kelseykmcgSubstack: @mburtwrites | @kelseykramermcginnisYouTube: @mburtwrites Website: Marissa In the Church Library podcast Links to additional interviews with Marissa and KelseyMarissa's novels: Storybound, Story's End, A Sliver of Stardust, A Legend of Starfire, and The 12 Dares of Christa (00:00) - Introduction with Marissa and Kelsey (06:14) - Children are human beings (07:16) - How a certain kind of theology can impact parenting (19:59) - Break (20:58) - Talking about sin (36:45) - The myth of instilling a worldview in adults (43:13) - Things Christians need to rethink (45:53) - Impactful stories (53:26) - Evaluating resources (54:41) - Check out "The Myth of Good Christian Parenting" (56:10) - Outro
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon and Dr. Gabby Caviedes unpack the science behind multitasking and explore research that shows why no one is truly good at it. While we may feel productive juggling tasks, our brains have limited attentional resources, and constant switching comes at a cost. They break down what multitasking really looks like in everyday life, who is most susceptible to its pull, how it impacts performance, and practical strategies to protect your focus and get better results.
Menopause Mastery Show | Starting HRT After 65: Is It Too Late? Transdermal Estrogen and Bone, Sleep & Dementia Risk Welcome to Menopause Mastery! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray examines whether starting menopausal hormone therapy after age 65 is always unsafe, arguing that blanket "no" answers stem from an evidence vacuum and fear following the 2002 Women's Health Initiative (WHI), which used oral conjugated equine estrogen and synthetic progestins. Dr. Murray contrasts oral therapy's first-pass liver metabolism and clotting risk with transdermal bioidentical estradiol, which has observational and retrospective data (including a large Medicare analysis) associated with no increased DVT, stroke, or heart attack risk. She highlights evidence for fracture reduction and maintained vertebral bone density with long-term therapy, discusses sleep benefits (a modifiable dementia risk factor), notes limited cognitive trials in older starters, and emphasizes individualized risk assessment (cardiovascular screening, genetics like APOE4) and monitoring; she also recommends vaginal estrogen to reduce UTIs and urosepsis risk. This episode is for women who feel they may have missed their window on starting HRT, and why it may not be too late. In fact, women of all ages will benefit from this information, so don't forget to share it with someone you know! 00:00 HRT After 65 02:36 The Evidence Vacuum 04:55 Myth of the Window 06:27 WHI vs Modern Estrogen 08:36 Transdermal Safety Data 10:08 Why Observational Counts 14:51 Risk Math in Your 70s 19:32 Bone Density Benefits 23:08 Sleep and ApoE4 24:30 APOE4 Risk Basics 25:07 Sleep as Brain Protection 25:55 Transdermal Estrogen for Sleep 27:12 Insomnia Raises Dementia Risk 28:22 Personalizing HRT for Sleep 30:03 Cardiovascular Risks and Screening 34:56 Evidence Gaps and WHI Context 38:38 APOE4 Sleep and Estradiol Link 40:09 Decision Framework Over 65 43:08 Monitoring and Follow Up 45:47 Alternatives and Tradeoffs 48:16 Vaginal Estrogen and Wrap Up Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray Links: The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/ More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.
For anyone who has lived with chronic pain, especially after being told it is “incurable,” the emotional toll can be just as heavy as the physical symptoms. Labels like Fibromyalgia, IBS, migraines, or other misunderstood syndromes, often come with frustration, isolation, and a sense of finality. Yet science continues to show us that the brain and nervous system are far more adaptable than once believed. Steven LaTulippe, MD, has spent over two decades helping his patients rethink what central pain truly is and how inflammation and neural signaling play a role. Understanding pain differently can change outcomes and quality of life. Dr. LaTulippe will teach us how to restore dignity, curiosity, and possibility for those who have been told there are no answers left. Now you can listen commercial free at your leisure…Click here and let's grow together: Exploring the Myth of “Incurable” Central Pain, Steven LaTulippe, MD If you love this podcast episode, share it with a friend. The Lillian McDermott Radio Show/Classroom ~ When You Need a Friend… PREMIERE: Telegram, Facebook, YouTube, WhenYouNeedaFriend.com SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, & FOLLOW: Facebook, Instagram, X, Website, Odysee, BitChute, YouTube! LISTEN: Amazon Podcast, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio! CALL or TEXT: 407-373-5959 “You can take a pill, or You can take Responsibility!” ®
Jeffrey Epstein's entry into Bear Stearns in the mid-1970s was unusual from the start, as he was hired despite lacking a college degree and having misrepresented his academic background. He began in a junior role but quickly moved into advising wealthy clients and was eventually made a limited partner, a rise aided more by internal relationships than traditional qualifications. Concerns about his behavior and credibility circulated within the firm, and his tenure ended after roughly five years amid regulatory scrutiny. The firm never publicly explained the precise circumstances of his departure, leaving lingering questions about how and why he was allowed to advance as far as he did.After leaving Bear Stearns, Epstein repeatedly leveraged his association with the firm as a badge of legitimacy, using it to portray himself as a seasoned Wall Street insider. Contacts from that period helped him attract ultra-wealthy clients and establish himself as a private money manager operating largely outside public view. The Bear Stearns connection became central to the financial identity he cultivated, providing credibility and access that far exceeded the scope and substance of his actual work there. That early Wall Street pedigree helped open doors that would later prove critical to the scale of his wealth, influence, and reach.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
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Have you ever wondered if those expensive "stem cell" IVs are actually regenerating your body, or if they are just an overpriced, temporary anti-inflammatory boost? In this episode of Beauty Bytes, I am joined by Dr. Adeel Khan, a board-certified sports medicine physician and the CEO of Eterna Health, to expose the myths, marketing jargon, and hard truths of the regenerative medicine industry. I first heard Dr. Khan speak at the Anti-Aging World Congress in Japan, and his breakdown of what is actually happening at a cellular level completely shifted my perspective on longevity. We tackle the uncomfortable reality that the standard MSCs (Medicinal Signaling Cells) offered at most clinics aren't actually functioning as true stem cells—in fact, up to 99% of them get trapped in your lungs.
When you're diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), there's often an unspoken expectation that you'll process it, accept it, and eventually move on. But what happens when the thing you're supposed to “move on” from is a chronic, progressive disease that you carry with you every single day? In this honest and deeply personal conversation, we unpack the myth of moving on with Multiple Sclerosis, and what it really means to live with a long-term neurological condition. From dreams of walking again to small victories like standing and pivoting, we explore what it looks like to live with MS nearly three decades after diagnosis as both patient and caregiver. Is moving on even possible, or is the goal something different? In this episode, we talk about: The difference between moving on and moving forward after an MS diagnosis Living with Multiple Sclerosis for 25+ years and how perspective shifts over time Grief and chronic illness and why it resurfaces even decades later Caregiving and marriage while navigating progressive disability Society's expectations around acceptance, resilience, and “getting over it” Finding gratitude in small, everyday wins while living with MS Jennifer shares what it's like to dream about walking and wake up to the reality of mobility challenges. Dan reflects on accepting numb hands, shifting abilities, and life as a caregiver to a spouse with MS. Together, we wrestle with a question many in the chronic illness community quietly carry: Can you ever really move on from Multiple Sclerosis or is acceptance less about closure and more about courage? For those living with Multiple Sclerosis, caregiving for someone with MS, or navigating any chronic illness, this episode is a reminder that grief doesn't have an expiration date. But neither does resilience. We'd love to hear from you! Do you ever have moments where you forget you have Multiple Sclerosis? What does “moving forward” look like in your life right now? Email us at acoupletakesonms@gmail.com to help keep this conversation going. *** Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to A Couple Takes on MS Podcast for two insightful perspectives on this one multifaceted disease.
What happens when philanthropy stops treating the people doing the work as an unnecessary expense and starts funding nonprofit partners like it actually wants them to win? In this episode, Stupski Foundation CEO Glen Galaich and returning co-host Jamie Allison, Executive Director of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, react to a Chronicle of Philanthropy piece on the high cost of low nonprofit salaries and the dangerous backlash nonprofits are facing right now.They are joined by guest Rusty Stahl, president and CEO of Fund the People, a leading advocate for investing in nonprofit workers, to make the case that strengthening the nonprofit workforce is not just a strategic investment, it is crucial to protecting democracy itself.
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Sports and comedy are America's prisms for progress, allegedly. But this queer comedian from SEC football country can smell the lies. In the locker rooms of the NFL and the NBA. In the homoeroticism of Joe Rogan's world. And in the boxes of manliness we put up all around us, more than ever. Plus: Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Caleb Williams, Derek Jeter, Timothée Chalamet, RFK Jr., butt-scouting... and the Cerebro of hook-up apps.• Watch Jay Jurden's Stand-Up Special "Yes, Ma'am"• Get Tickets to See Jay Jurden Live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The callers came hot tonight, and Ryan matched their energy with a legendary rant that will make every Packer fan who ever screamed "we should have drafted that guy" sit down and be quiet. From an epic takedown of draft hindsight bias to real talk about leadership concerns in Green Bay, this one hits different. Ryan goes scorched earth on draft cherry-picking, pulling receipts from the 2020 class — where fans demanded Denzel Mims, Patrick Queen, and Ross Blacklock instead of a franchise quarterback named Jordan Love Bryce Lance emerges as a fan-favorite prospect getting serious Christian Watson comparisons after the combine, and Ryan hits the highlight tape live on air A caller delivers a perfect Waterboy analogy comparing Matt LaFleur to Coach Klein, sparking a raw discussion about the player survey, leadership under pressure, and what Gutekunst needs to fix Multiple callers lose their minds over Rich Bisacchia landing at Clemson as special teams coordinator — and the rants are absolutely unhinged Call in tomorrow night and bring the heat — Ryan needs at least eight of you to keep this thing rolling. New callers go straight to the front of the line: 608-501-0718. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02
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What happens when the state infiltrates your most intimate relationships? How do we protect the innocence and imagination of children in an increasingly authoritarian world? “"If you have love, eventually you're going to win. It's not that people aren't going to die. It's not terrible things aren't going to happen. But if you stay with that and you stay centered in that, you'll get through and you will not have turned into a monster in order to overcome monsters.”My guest today is AL Kennedy. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed and versatile literary voices, a writer who can inhabit the internal life of a soldier in a POW camp, as she did in her Costa Book Award-winning novel Day, as easily as she can navigate the "professional lying" of a modern civil servant.Her latest novel, Alive in the Merciful Country, takes place during the 2020 lockdown. It tells the story of a primary school teacher who receives a confession from an undercover police officer who infiltrated her life decades earlier. It's a provocative investigation into state power, the "Spy Cops" scandal and the search for mercy in an age of surveillance. It's a book about the breakdown of trust. We talk about her life, her activism, and why she believes fiction is the only way to tell the truth when the facts are forbidden and how she balances the truth of her novels with the relief of stand-up comedy.(0:00) Finding Your VoiceOn the Alfred Wolfsohn voice method and the power of being fully expressed(2:17) Education and the Foundation of DemocracyThe dangers of dismantling education and how critical thinking protects us from fascism.(5:14) The Myth of Shrinking Attention SpansChallenging the narrative that modern audiences cannot focus, and the importance of engaging storytelling.(8:23) Reading from Alive in the Merciful CountryKennedy shares a passage from her latest novel, exploring hope and resilience in dark times.(17:45) The Spy Cop Scandal and State SurveillanceUnpacking the reality of undercover police infiltrating peaceful protests and intimate lives.(22:07) AI, Digital Slop, and the Loss of TrustReflections on artificial intelligence as an unstable plagiarism machine and its impact on truth.(28:29) The Power of the Powerless: Radical WhimsyHow absurdity, humor, and inflatable costumes can disrupt authoritarian mindsets and potential violence.(33:13) Lockdown: A Global Pause and the Inrush of EmpathyThe fleeting moment of unified humanity during the pandemic and how it was ultimately betrayed.(42:53) Writing Without Theft: The Ethics of Character CreationKennedy explains her imaginative process and why she refuses to steal details from real people's lives.(1:29:40) Nature, Spirituality, and the Merciful CountryFinding healing in the natural world and navigating the future with love and awareness.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
"The thing that puzzled him was why people don't agree to be fully expressed while they're alive. Why does it only happen in their last moment? Why wouldn't you live being fully expressed?"My guest today is AL Kennedy. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed and versatile literary voices, a writer who can inhabit the internal life of a soldier in a POW camp, as she did in her Costa Book Award-winning novel Day, as easily as she can navigate the "professional lying" of a modern civil servant.Her latest novel, Alive in the Merciful Country, takes place during the 2020 lockdown. It tells the story of a primary school teacher who receives a confession from an undercover police officer who infiltrated her life decades earlier. It's a provocative investigation into state power, the "Spy Cops" scandal and the search for mercy in an age of surveillance. It's a book about the breakdown of trust. We talk about her life, her activism, and why she believes fiction is the only way to tell the truth when the facts are forbidden and how she balances the truth of her novels with the relief of stand-up comedy.(0:00) Finding Your VoiceOn the Alfred Wolfsohn voice method and the power of being fully expressed(2:30) Reading from Alive in the Merciful CountryKennedy shares a passage from her latest novel, exploring hope and resilience in dark times.(4:43) The Myth of Shrinking Attention SpansChallenging the narrative that modern audiences cannot focus, and the importance of engaging storytelling.(6:22) Education and the Foundation of DemocracyThe dangers of dismantling education and how critical thinking protects us from fascism.(10:26) The Spy Cop Scandal and State SurveillanceUnpacking the reality of undercover police infiltrating peaceful protests and intimate lives.(13:59) Lockdown: A Global Pause and the Inrush of EmpathyThe fleeting moment of unified humanity during the pandemic and how it was ultimately betrayed.(17:34) Writing Without Theft: The Ethics of Character CreationKennedy explains her imaginative process and why she refuses to steal details from real people's lives.(28:16) AI, Digital Slop, and the Loss of TrustReflections on artificial intelligence as an unstable plagiarism machine and its impact on truth.(30:03) Nature, Spirituality, and the Merciful CountryFinding healing in the natural world and navigating the future with love and awareness.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
The callers came hot tonight, and Ryan matched their energy with a legendary rant that will make every Packer fan who ever screamed "we should have drafted that guy" sit down and be quiet. From an epic takedown of draft hindsight bias to real talk about leadership concerns in Green Bay, this one hits different. Ryan goes scorched earth on draft cherry-picking, pulling receipts from the 2020 class — where fans demanded Denzel Mims, Patrick Queen, and Ross Blacklock instead of a franchise quarterback named Jordan Love Bryce Lance emerges as a fan-favorite prospect getting serious Christian Watson comparisons after the combine, and Ryan hits the highlight tape live on air A caller delivers a perfect Waterboy analogy comparing Matt LaFleur to Coach Klein, sparking a raw discussion about the player survey, leadership under pressure, and what Gutekunst needs to fix Multiple callers lose their minds over Rich Bisacchia landing at Clemson as special teams coordinator — and the rants are absolutely unhinged Call in tomorrow night and bring the heat — Ryan needs at least eight of you to keep this thing rolling. New callers go straight to the front of the line: 608-501-0718. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02
Was this a preemptive war — or long overdue self-defense? Tara breaks down the Iran strikes, the October 7 connection, Biden's billions, and what Trump actually said about being the “peace president.” Plus: The Supreme Court debates whether marijuana users — even drug dealers — should have Second Amendment rights.
"The thing that puzzled him was why people don't agree to be fully expressed while they're alive. Why does it only happen in their last moment? Why wouldn't you live being fully expressed?"My guest today is AL Kennedy. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed and versatile literary voices, a writer who can inhabit the internal life of a soldier in a POW camp, as she did in her Costa Book Award-winning novel Day, as easily as she can navigate the "professional lying" of a modern civil servant.Her latest novel, Alive in the Merciful Country, takes place during the 2020 lockdown. It tells the story of a primary school teacher who receives a confession from an undercover police officer who infiltrated her life decades earlier. It's a provocative investigation into state power, the "Spy Cops" scandal and the search for mercy in an age of surveillance. It's a book about the breakdown of trust. We talk about her life, her activism, and why she believes fiction is the only way to tell the truth when the facts are forbidden and how she balances the truth of her novels with the relief of stand-up comedy.(0:00) Finding Your VoiceOn the Alfred Wolfsohn voice method and the power of being fully expressed(2:30) Reading from Alive in the Merciful CountryKennedy shares a passage from her latest novel, exploring hope and resilience in dark times.(4:43) The Myth of Shrinking Attention SpansChallenging the narrative that modern audiences cannot focus, and the importance of engaging storytelling.(6:22) Education and the Foundation of DemocracyThe dangers of dismantling education and how critical thinking protects us from fascism.(10:26) The Spy Cop Scandal and State SurveillanceUnpacking the reality of undercover police infiltrating peaceful protests and intimate lives.(13:59) Lockdown: A Global Pause and the Inrush of EmpathyThe fleeting moment of unified humanity during the pandemic and how it was ultimately betrayed.(17:34) Writing Without Theft: The Ethics of Character CreationKennedy explains her imaginative process and why she refuses to steal details from real people's lives.(28:16) AI, Digital Slop, and the Loss of TrustReflections on artificial intelligence as an unstable plagiarism machine and its impact on truth.(30:03) Nature, Spirituality, and the Merciful CountryFinding healing in the natural world and navigating the future with love and awareness.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
What happens when the state infiltrates your most intimate relationships? How do we protect the innocence and imagination of children in an increasingly authoritarian world? “"If you have love, eventually you're going to win. It's not that people aren't going to die. It's not terrible things aren't going to happen. But if you stay with that and you stay centered in that, you'll get through and you will not have turned into a monster in order to overcome monsters.”My guest today is AL Kennedy. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed and versatile literary voices, a writer who can inhabit the internal life of a soldier in a POW camp, as she did in her Costa Book Award-winning novel Day, as easily as she can navigate the "professional lying" of a modern civil servant.Her latest novel, Alive in the Merciful Country, takes place during the 2020 lockdown. It tells the story of a primary school teacher who receives a confession from an undercover police officer who infiltrated her life decades earlier. It's a provocative investigation into state power, the "Spy Cops" scandal and the search for mercy in an age of surveillance. It's a book about the breakdown of trust. We talk about her life, her activism, and why she believes fiction is the only way to tell the truth when the facts are forbidden and how she balances the truth of her novels with the relief of stand-up comedy.(0:00) Finding Your VoiceOn the Alfred Wolfsohn voice method and the power of being fully expressed(2:17) Education and the Foundation of DemocracyThe dangers of dismantling education and how critical thinking protects us from fascism.(5:14) The Myth of Shrinking Attention SpansChallenging the narrative that modern audiences cannot focus, and the importance of engaging storytelling.(8:23) Reading from Alive in the Merciful CountryKennedy shares a passage from her latest novel, exploring hope and resilience in dark times.(17:45) The Spy Cop Scandal and State SurveillanceUnpacking the reality of undercover police infiltrating peaceful protests and intimate lives.(22:07) AI, Digital Slop, and the Loss of TrustReflections on artificial intelligence as an unstable plagiarism machine and its impact on truth.(28:29) The Power of the Powerless: Radical WhimsyHow absurdity, humor, and inflatable costumes can disrupt authoritarian mindsets and potential violence.(33:13) Lockdown: A Global Pause and the Inrush of EmpathyThe fleeting moment of unified humanity during the pandemic and how it was ultimately betrayed.(42:53) Writing Without Theft: The Ethics of Character CreationKennedy explains her imaginative process and why she refuses to steal details from real people's lives.(1:29:40) Nature, Spirituality, and the Merciful CountryFinding healing in the natural world and navigating the future with love and awareness.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
Did the people named in the Bible actually exist? In this episode, archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy joins me to walk through how archaeology confirms the existence of ten individuals mentioned in Scripture. Dr. Kennedy lays out his criteria for evaluating archaeology discoveries and applies his careful criteria to figures in both the OT and NT. We cover evidence connected to central figures like King David, Ahab, Isaiah, and Belshazzar, as well as obscure figures like Berenice. Let us know what you think! READ: Archaeology and the People of the Bible: Exploring the Evidence for the Historical Existence of Bible Characters Paperback by Titus Kennedy (https://amzn.to/4r4oMhW) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
If you've been wondering how to grow a podcast audience without living on social media, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down exactly how Pinterest helped me double my downloads, grow my email list, and have my highest revenue month ever. I'm sharing what changed, what actually worked, and why Pinterest might be the most underrated podcast marketing strategy out there.Meet the ExpertHey, I'm Andi Smiley, podcast coach for women and the unofficial “Pinterest for podcasting girl.” I help women grow their shows using sustainable podcasting strategies that don't take over their lives. After going all in on Pinterest, I saw a 100% increase in monthly downloads, gained more than 100 email subscribers, and hit my highest revenue month in four years of podcasting.Topics Discussed in This EpisodeHow to grow a podcast audience using PinterestWhy Pinterest is not dead (and the real stats behind it)The difference between social media and Pinterest marketingHow to grow a podcast without social mediaSimple podcast marketing strategies that compound over timeWhy consistency matters more than volume on PinterestBusting myths about who can succeed on PinterestKey TakeawaysPinterest rewards clarity, consistency, and strong keywords.You don't need to create dozens of pins per day, you need a sustainable system you can stick with.Pinterest is not just for food bloggers or DIY creators. It works beautifully for podcasters, coaches, and educators.You don't need stunning, complicated graphics to succeed with Pinterest. You need clear messaging.If Instagram feels exhausting, Pinterest might be a more sustainable podcast marketing strategy for you in 2026.Timestamps(00:00) Why I'm known as the Pinterest for podcasting girl(01:22) My Pinterest story(02:57) 100% increase in downloads + revenue growth(04:02) Myth #1: Pinterest is dead(04:25) Myth #2: Only food & DIY bloggers succeed(04:53) Myth #3: Only gorgeous pins work(05:30) Is Pinterest right for your podcast?Links & ResourcesFree “Is Pinterest Right for My Podcast?” ChecklistConnect with me on Threads
"The thing that puzzled him was why people don't agree to be fully expressed while they're alive. Why does it only happen in their last moment? Why wouldn't you live being fully expressed?"My guest today is AL Kennedy. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed and versatile literary voices, a writer who can inhabit the internal life of a soldier in a POW camp, as she did in her Costa Book Award-winning novel Day, as easily as she can navigate the "professional lying" of a modern civil servant.Her latest novel, Alive in the Merciful Country, takes place during the 2020 lockdown. It tells the story of a primary school teacher who receives a confession from an undercover police officer who infiltrated her life decades earlier. It's a provocative investigation into state power, the "Spy Cops" scandal and the search for mercy in an age of surveillance. It's a book about the breakdown of trust. We talk about her life, her activism, and why she believes fiction is the only way to tell the truth when the facts are forbidden and how she balances the truth of her novels with the relief of stand-up comedy.(0:00) Finding Your VoiceOn the Alfred Wolfsohn voice method and the power of being fully expressed(2:30) Reading from Alive in the Merciful CountryKennedy shares a passage from her latest novel, exploring hope and resilience in dark times.(4:43) The Myth of Shrinking Attention SpansChallenging the narrative that modern audiences cannot focus, and the importance of engaging storytelling.(6:22) Education and the Foundation of DemocracyThe dangers of dismantling education and how critical thinking protects us from fascism.(10:26) The Spy Cop Scandal and State SurveillanceUnpacking the reality of undercover police infiltrating peaceful protests and intimate lives.(13:59) Lockdown: A Global Pause and the Inrush of EmpathyThe fleeting moment of unified humanity during the pandemic and how it was ultimately betrayed.(17:34) Writing Without Theft: The Ethics of Character CreationKennedy explains her imaginative process and why she refuses to steal details from real people's lives.(28:16) AI, Digital Slop, and the Loss of TrustReflections on artificial intelligence as an unstable plagiarism machine and its impact on truth.(30:03) Nature, Spirituality, and the Merciful CountryFinding healing in the natural world and navigating the future with love and awareness.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
What happens when the state infiltrates your most intimate relationships? How do we protect the innocence and imagination of children in an increasingly authoritarian world? “"If you have love, eventually you're going to win. It's not that people aren't going to die. It's not terrible things aren't going to happen. But if you stay with that and you stay centered in that, you'll get through and you will not have turned into a monster in order to overcome monsters.”My guest today is AL Kennedy. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed and versatile literary voices, a writer who can inhabit the internal life of a soldier in a POW camp, as she did in her Costa Book Award-winning novel Day, as easily as she can navigate the "professional lying" of a modern civil servant.Her latest novel, Alive in the Merciful Country, takes place during the 2020 lockdown. It tells the story of a primary school teacher who receives a confession from an undercover police officer who infiltrated her life decades earlier. It's a provocative investigation into state power, the "Spy Cops" scandal and the search for mercy in an age of surveillance. It's a book about the breakdown of trust. We talk about her life, her activism, and why she believes fiction is the only way to tell the truth when the facts are forbidden and how she balances the truth of her novels with the relief of stand-up comedy.(0:00) Finding Your VoiceOn the Alfred Wolfsohn voice method and the power of being fully expressed(2:17) Education and the Foundation of DemocracyThe dangers of dismantling education and how critical thinking protects us from fascism.(5:14) The Myth of Shrinking Attention SpansChallenging the narrative that modern audiences cannot focus, and the importance of engaging storytelling.(8:23) Reading from Alive in the Merciful CountryKennedy shares a passage from her latest novel, exploring hope and resilience in dark times.(17:45) The Spy Cop Scandal and State SurveillanceUnpacking the reality of undercover police infiltrating peaceful protests and intimate lives.(22:07) AI, Digital Slop, and the Loss of TrustReflections on artificial intelligence as an unstable plagiarism machine and its impact on truth.(28:29) The Power of the Powerless: Radical WhimsyHow absurdity, humor, and inflatable costumes can disrupt authoritarian mindsets and potential violence.(33:13) Lockdown: A Global Pause and the Inrush of EmpathyThe fleeting moment of unified humanity during the pandemic and how it was ultimately betrayed.(42:53) Writing Without Theft: The Ethics of Character CreationKennedy explains her imaginative process and why she refuses to steal details from real people's lives.(1:29:40) Nature, Spirituality, and the Merciful CountryFinding healing in the natural world and navigating the future with love and awareness.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
During this reflection, I share some thoughts about pursuing greatness. What it takes? What are the trade-offs? And what are the distractions? What we learn on the journey is what we transfer to the next chapter of our journey. Greatness is not the outcome rather what we learn along the way.
What happens when the state infiltrates your most intimate relationships? How do we protect the innocence and imagination of children in an increasingly authoritarian world? “"If you have love, eventually you're going to win. It's not that people aren't going to die. It's not terrible things aren't going to happen. But if you stay with that and you stay centered in that, you'll get through and you will not have turned into a monster in order to overcome monsters.”My guest today is AL Kennedy. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed and versatile literary voices, a writer who can inhabit the internal life of a soldier in a POW camp, as she did in her Costa Book Award-winning novel Day, as easily as she can navigate the "professional lying" of a modern civil servant.Her latest novel, Alive in the Merciful Country, takes place during the 2020 lockdown. It tells the story of a primary school teacher who receives a confession from an undercover police officer who infiltrated her life decades earlier. It's a provocative investigation into state power, the "Spy Cops" scandal and the search for mercy in an age of surveillance. It's a book about the breakdown of trust. We talk about her life, her activism, and why she believes fiction is the only way to tell the truth when the facts are forbidden and how she balances the truth of her novels with the relief of stand-up comedy.(0:00) Finding Your VoiceOn the Alfred Wolfsohn voice method and the power of being fully expressed(2:17) Education and the Foundation of DemocracyThe dangers of dismantling education and how critical thinking protects us from fascism.(5:14) The Myth of Shrinking Attention SpansChallenging the narrative that modern audiences cannot focus, and the importance of engaging storytelling.(8:23) Reading from Alive in the Merciful CountryKennedy shares a passage from her latest novel, exploring hope and resilience in dark times.(17:45) The Spy Cop Scandal and State SurveillanceUnpacking the reality of undercover police infiltrating peaceful protests and intimate lives.(22:07) AI, Digital Slop, and the Loss of TrustReflections on artificial intelligence as an unstable plagiarism machine and its impact on truth.(28:29) The Power of the Powerless: Radical WhimsyHow absurdity, humor, and inflatable costumes can disrupt authoritarian mindsets and potential violence.(33:13) Lockdown: A Global Pause and the Inrush of EmpathyThe fleeting moment of unified humanity during the pandemic and how it was ultimately betrayed.(42:53) Writing Without Theft: The Ethics of Character CreationKennedy explains her imaginative process and why she refuses to steal details from real people's lives.(1:29:40) Nature, Spirituality, and the Merciful CountryFinding healing in the natural world and navigating the future with love and awareness.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
"The thing that puzzled him was why people don't agree to be fully expressed while they're alive. Why does it only happen in their last moment? Why wouldn't you live being fully expressed?"My guest today is AL Kennedy. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed and versatile literary voices, a writer who can inhabit the internal life of a soldier in a POW camp, as she did in her Costa Book Award-winning novel Day, as easily as she can navigate the "professional lying" of a modern civil servant.Her latest novel, Alive in the Merciful Country, takes place during the 2020 lockdown. It tells the story of a primary school teacher who receives a confession from an undercover police officer who infiltrated her life decades earlier. It's a provocative investigation into state power, the "Spy Cops" scandal and the search for mercy in an age of surveillance. It's a book about the breakdown of trust. We talk about her life, her activism, and why she believes fiction is the only way to tell the truth when the facts are forbidden and how she balances the truth of her novels with the relief of stand-up comedy.(0:00) Finding Your VoiceOn the Alfred Wolfsohn voice method and the power of being fully expressed(2:30) Reading from Alive in the Merciful CountryKennedy shares a passage from her latest novel, exploring hope and resilience in dark times.(4:43) The Myth of Shrinking Attention SpansChallenging the narrative that modern audiences cannot focus, and the importance of engaging storytelling.(6:22) Education and the Foundation of DemocracyThe dangers of dismantling education and how critical thinking protects us from fascism.(10:26) The Spy Cop Scandal and State SurveillanceUnpacking the reality of undercover police infiltrating peaceful protests and intimate lives.(13:59) Lockdown: A Global Pause and the Inrush of EmpathyThe fleeting moment of unified humanity during the pandemic and how it was ultimately betrayed.(17:34) Writing Without Theft: The Ethics of Character CreationKennedy explains her imaginative process and why she refuses to steal details from real people's lives.(28:16) AI, Digital Slop, and the Loss of TrustReflections on artificial intelligence as an unstable plagiarism machine and its impact on truth.(30:03) Nature, Spirituality, and the Merciful CountryFinding healing in the natural world and navigating the future with love and awareness.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
"The thing that puzzled him was why people don't agree to be fully expressed while they're alive. Why does it only happen in their last moment? Why wouldn't you live being fully expressed?"My guest today is AL Kennedy. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed and versatile literary voices, a writer who can inhabit the internal life of a soldier in a POW camp, as she did in her Costa Book Award-winning novel Day, as easily as she can navigate the "professional lying" of a modern civil servant.Her latest novel, Alive in the Merciful Country, takes place during the 2020 lockdown. It tells the story of a primary school teacher who receives a confession from an undercover police officer who infiltrated her life decades earlier. It's a provocative investigation into state power, the "Spy Cops" scandal and the search for mercy in an age of surveillance. It's a book about the breakdown of trust. We talk about her life, her activism, and why she believes fiction is the only way to tell the truth when the facts are forbidden and how she balances the truth of her novels with the relief of stand-up comedy.(0:00) Finding Your VoiceOn the Alfred Wolfsohn voice method and the power of being fully expressed(2:30) Reading from Alive in the Merciful CountryKennedy shares a passage from her latest novel, exploring hope and resilience in dark times.(4:43) The Myth of Shrinking Attention SpansChallenging the narrative that modern audiences cannot focus, and the importance of engaging storytelling.(6:22) Education and the Foundation of DemocracyThe dangers of dismantling education and how critical thinking protects us from fascism.(10:26) The Spy Cop Scandal and State SurveillanceUnpacking the reality of undercover police infiltrating peaceful protests and intimate lives.(13:59) Lockdown: A Global Pause and the Inrush of EmpathyThe fleeting moment of unified humanity during the pandemic and how it was ultimately betrayed.(17:34) Writing Without Theft: The Ethics of Character CreationKennedy explains her imaginative process and why she refuses to steal details from real people's lives.(28:16) AI, Digital Slop, and the Loss of TrustReflections on artificial intelligence as an unstable plagiarism machine and its impact on truth.(30:03) Nature, Spirituality, and the Merciful CountryFinding healing in the natural world and navigating the future with love and awareness.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
What happens when the state infiltrates your most intimate relationships? How do we protect the innocence and imagination of children in an increasingly authoritarian world? “"If you have love, eventually you're going to win. It's not that people aren't going to die. It's not terrible things aren't going to happen. But if you stay with that and you stay centered in that, you'll get through and you will not have turned into a monster in order to overcome monsters.”My guest today is AL Kennedy. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed and versatile literary voices, a writer who can inhabit the internal life of a soldier in a POW camp, as she did in her Costa Book Award-winning novel Day, as easily as she can navigate the "professional lying" of a modern civil servant.Her latest novel, Alive in the Merciful Country, takes place during the 2020 lockdown. It tells the story of a primary school teacher who receives a confession from an undercover police officer who infiltrated her life decades earlier. It's a provocative investigation into state power, the "Spy Cops" scandal and the search for mercy in an age of surveillance. It's a book about the breakdown of trust. We talk about her life, her activism, and why she believes fiction is the only way to tell the truth when the facts are forbidden and how she balances the truth of her novels with the relief of stand-up comedy.(0:00) Finding Your VoiceOn the Alfred Wolfsohn voice method and the power of being fully expressed(2:17) Education and the Foundation of DemocracyThe dangers of dismantling education and how critical thinking protects us from fascism.(5:14) The Myth of Shrinking Attention SpansChallenging the narrative that modern audiences cannot focus, and the importance of engaging storytelling.(8:23) Reading from Alive in the Merciful CountryKennedy shares a passage from her latest novel, exploring hope and resilience in dark times.(17:45) The Spy Cop Scandal and State SurveillanceUnpacking the reality of undercover police infiltrating peaceful protests and intimate lives.(22:07) AI, Digital Slop, and the Loss of TrustReflections on artificial intelligence as an unstable plagiarism machine and its impact on truth.(28:29) The Power of the Powerless: Radical WhimsyHow absurdity, humor, and inflatable costumes can disrupt authoritarian mindsets and potential violence.(33:13) Lockdown: A Global Pause and the Inrush of EmpathyThe fleeting moment of unified humanity during the pandemic and how it was ultimately betrayed.(42:53) Writing Without Theft: The Ethics of Character CreationKennedy explains her imaginative process and why she refuses to steal details from real people's lives.(1:29:40) Nature, Spirituality, and the Merciful CountryFinding healing in the natural world and navigating the future with love and awareness.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
"The thing that puzzled him was why people don't agree to be fully expressed while they're alive. Why does it only happen in their last moment? Why wouldn't you live being fully expressed?"My guest today is AL Kennedy. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed and versatile literary voices, a writer who can inhabit the internal life of a soldier in a POW camp, as she did in her Costa Book Award-winning novel Day, as easily as she can navigate the "professional lying" of a modern civil servant.Her latest novel, Alive in the Merciful Country, takes place during the 2020 lockdown. It tells the story of a primary school teacher who receives a confession from an undercover police officer who infiltrated her life decades earlier. It's a provocative investigation into state power, the "Spy Cops" scandal and the search for mercy in an age of surveillance. It's a book about the breakdown of trust. We talk about her life, her activism, and why she believes fiction is the only way to tell the truth when the facts are forbidden and how she balances the truth of her novels with the relief of stand-up comedy.(0:00) Finding Your VoiceOn the Alfred Wolfsohn voice method and the power of being fully expressed(2:30) Reading from Alive in the Merciful CountryKennedy shares a passage from her latest novel, exploring hope and resilience in dark times.(4:43) The Myth of Shrinking Attention SpansChallenging the narrative that modern audiences cannot focus, and the importance of engaging storytelling.(6:22) Education and the Foundation of DemocracyThe dangers of dismantling education and how critical thinking protects us from fascism.(10:26) The Spy Cop Scandal and State SurveillanceUnpacking the reality of undercover police infiltrating peaceful protests and intimate lives.(13:59) Lockdown: A Global Pause and the Inrush of EmpathyThe fleeting moment of unified humanity during the pandemic and how it was ultimately betrayed.(17:34) Writing Without Theft: The Ethics of Character CreationKennedy explains her imaginative process and why she refuses to steal details from real people's lives.(28:16) AI, Digital Slop, and the Loss of TrustReflections on artificial intelligence as an unstable plagiarism machine and its impact on truth.(30:03) Nature, Spirituality, and the Merciful CountryFinding healing in the natural world and navigating the future with love and awareness.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
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