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Susan Shelton Tracy is a holistic healer devoted to trust, intuition, and embodied wisdom, blending deep, playful healing with nature, love, and the unseen to support meaningful transformation in modern life. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Healing begins with trust; without trust, the body cannot receive what it needs to transform. 2. Sensation is information; the body communicates truth long before the mind understands it. 3. Nature, dreams, and intuition offer constant guidance when we slow down enough to listen. Check out Susan's website for her work and offerings - Susan Tracy Healing Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Thrive - Make 2026 your best year yet by attending the world's highest rated business growth conference taught personally by Clay Clark and featuring Football Star and Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow, and President Trump's Son, Eric Trump, at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire.

​Opie is out east on Long Island overlooking the ocean for a high-energy session with comedian Ron the Waiter and Chris (Fish Guy Photos).​We kick things off with the rare "Corpse Flower" bloom—why does nature produce something that smells like a rotting carcass, and why are people lining up to sniff it? Then, the Great Pool Debate: Ron has no fear of public pool water, while Opie remains rightfully disgusted by the "human soup."​Things take a turn into the environment as Ron tackles global warming, much to Opie's chagrin. Chris (Fish Guy Photos) joins to break down the reality of the ocean: why balloons are a death sentence for sea creatures, the madness of banning straws while balloons fly free, and the prehistoric weirdness of horseshoe crabs.​Plus: Ron's unwavering belief in Bigfoot, aliens in the deep sea, and the scientific fact that lobsters communicate by peeing out of their eyeballs.​Keywords: Marine Biology, Comedy Podcast, Long Island, Seal Release, Environmentalism, Bigfoot, Nature, Ocean Conservation, Ron the Waiter, Fish Guy Photos.

RESOURCES- Manifestival™ 2026 is happening in Sedona. A powerful experience to help you release, reset, and step into your next level. Join me: https://danettemay.com/manifestivalAZ2026 - Join my 30 Day Challenge to transform your body, mind, and soul—step into your most vibrant self today at danette30challenge.comCONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn this episode, I sit down with Sigmar Berg, creator of the Love Tuner, to explore the powerful impact of frequency on your body, mind, and emotional wellbeing. We dive into the science and spirituality behind 528 Hz, often called the love frequency, and how sound, breath, and intention can bring you out of overthinking and back into alignment with your heart. This conversation reveals how modern music, daily stress, and disconnection from nature may be affecting your energy more than you realize, and how simple shifts can create powerful transformation.We also share practical tools you can use every day to regulate your nervous system, feel more grounded, and reconnect to yourself. From breathwork and humming to the healing power of nature and sound, this episode is a reminder that healing does not have to be complicated. When you learn how to tune your own frequency, you unlock a deeper sense of calm, clarity, and connection to life.IN THIS EPISODE:(00:00) Follow your heart not your mind(00:31) Meet Sigmar Berg and the Love Tuner(01:59) Stop overthinking and trust resonance(04:16) What is 528 hertz and why it matters(05:08) Manifest event and frequency activation(06:16) Solfeggio frequencies and lost tuning secrets(08:57) How modern music changed your frequency(10:07) Dance as prayer and energy healing(11:20) Water DNA frequency and vibration science(12:18) Chanting and group humming for healing(13:16) Hidden history of churches and sound healing(16:12) Breathwork humming and self empowerment(19:38) Mindfulness in schools ends bullying fast(22:43) Nature as medicine frequency and grounding(26:57) Simple daily habits to raise your frequency(28:11) How to use the Love Tuner for healing(31:07) Why the frequency might feel uncomfortable(32:17) Origin story breathwork and awakening(34:34) Why Malibu energy over Los Angeles(37:03) Final message awakening and higher consciousnessCONNECT WITH SIGMARInstagram: @lovetuner528hzWebsite: lovetuner.com

WE HAVE MERCH, CHECK IT OUT: https://artistsonartistsonartistsonartists.com/shopThe majesty of nature. The intricate social complexities of animal communities we are only just beginning to understand. And some guys crouching in the grass probably covered in 3 days worth of dirt and dung beetle poop. Such is the glamor of nature documentarians. These brave souls face peril to teach us about nature we may never get to see otherwise. And today, they brave the Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists podcast studio as they tell some of their wildest stories and show us why the nature documentarian life called to them. So slap on your khakis, your largest zoom lens, and a safari hat and listen in!Our guest this episode is the inimitable Suzi Barrett who gave us so many comedy gifts on this episode! Find her on her podcast Yes, Also and on Instagram @suzibear4This episode was filmed in the beautiful Dynasty Typewriter Theater, and tech-produced by Samuel Curtis. For live shows and events you can find more about them at dynastytypewriter.comTo learn more about the BTS of this episode and to find a world of challenges, games, inside scoop, and the Artists being themselves, subscribe to our Patreon! You won't be disappointed with what you find. Check out patreon.com/aoaoaoapod Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana, and Patrick McDonald. Produced by Laservision Productions. Music by Gabriel Ponton. Edited by Conner McCabe. Thumbnail art by Josh Fleury. Logo designed by Lucy Tomkiewicz.Hollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!

After returning to Russia, Kropotkin was captured and imprisoned. But his life took many turns from there, and in 1902 he published his book book “Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution.” Research: "Peter Alekseevich Kropotkin." Encyclopedia of World Biography Online, Gale, 1998. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1631003701/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=ed5ae018. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026. Adams, Matthew S. “Rejecting the American Model: Peter Kropotkin’s Radical Communism.” History of Political Thought , Spring 2014, Vol. 35, No. 1 (Spring 2014). https://www.jstor.org/stable/26227268 Avrich, Paul, Miller, Martin A. "Peter Alekseyevich Kropotkin". Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Feb. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Peter-Alekseyevich-Kropotkin. Accessed 23 March 2026. Avrich, Paul. “Kropotkin in America.” International Review of Social History , Volume 25 , Issue 1 , April 1980 , pp. 1 – 34 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0020859000006192. Davis, Mike. “Kropotkin and Climate Change.” Transnational Institute of Social Ecology. 1/4/2018. https://trise.org/2018/01/04/kropotkin-and-climate-change/ Kinna, Ruth. “Kropotkin's Theory of Mutual Aid in Historical Context.” International Review of Social History , AUGUST 1995, Vol. 40, No. 2. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44583751 Kropotkin, P. “Fields, Factories, and Workshops: or Industry Combined with Agriculture and Brain Work with Manual Work.” G.P. Putnam’s Sons. New York and London. 1913. Kropotkin, P. “Memoirs of a Revolutionist.” London. Swan Sonnenschein & Co. 1906. Kropotkin, P. “Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution.” New York. McClure Phillips & Co. 1902. Kropotkin, Peter Alexeievich. "Memoirs of a Revolutionist." Terrorism: Essential Primary Sources, edited by K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, Gale, 2006, pp. 11-13. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX3456600019/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=f35f5dcf. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026. Kropotkin, Peter. “Anarchism.” Encyclopedia Britannica 11th 1911. Kropotkin, Peter. “The Conquest of Bread.” New York. Vanguard Press. 1926. Macauley, David. "Anarchism." Encyclopedia of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy, edited by J. Baird Callicott and Robert Frodeman, vol. 1, Macmillan Reference USA, 2009, pp. 38-40. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX3234100023/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=d3a1d4db. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026. Montpetit, Mathilde. “Peter Kropotkin’s Memoirs of a Revolutionist (1899).” The Public Domain Review. 1/13/2026. https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/kropotkin-memoirs/ Moron, Gary Saul. “Kropotkin’s dead goose.” The New Criterion February 2022. Prince P. A. Kropotkin. Nature 106, 735–736 (1921). https://doi.org/10.1038/106735a0 Quinn, Adam. “’Abolish the Monopolizing of the Earth’: Nature, Science, and the Environmental Politics of Transnational Anarchism.” Radical History Review. Issue 145 (January 2023). DOI 10.1215/01636545-10063606 Saytanov, Sergey V. “The Anarchist Who Stood Up to Lenin and the Bolshevik Coup of October 1917.” History News Network. July 19, 2015. https://www.historynewsnetwork.org/article/the-anarchist-who-stood-up-to-lenin-and-the-bolshe Vollaro, Daniel. “When Anarchists Speak of Thoreau.” The Thoreau Society Bulletin, Spring 2016, No. 293 (Spring 2016). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44651625 Wills, Matthew. “Peter Kropotkin, the Prince of Mutual Aid.” JSTOR Daily. 2/4/2025. https://daily.jstor.org/peter-kropotkin-the-prince-of-mutual-aid/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 678: Darin Hardy Level Seven High Terrain “You can’t half-ass walking on uneven ground—and that lesson translates to everything: relationships, fatherhood, business, life.” What’s up everyone! This week I’m sitting down with Darin Hardy, and man, this conversation goes places I didn’t expect. Darin is a former Marine Corps special operations guy who spent 20 years and 13 deployments in the military, and now he’s using horses, nature, and even AI to help executives and leaders transform their lives. Yeah, you heard that right—AI and horses. Stay with me here. This episode sits right at the intersection of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology. Darin breaks down how he’s using emotionally intelligent AI to help distill his thoughts and experiences in the field, then using horses as living mirrors to reflect back what people need to see about themselves. It’s wild, it’s different, and it’s honestly one of the most unique approaches to coaching I’ve ever heard. We dive deep into what Darin calls “window moments”—those rare experiences in nature where you feel like you’re between worlds. He shares two incredibly powerful stories: one about syncing with a horse at 16 years old and losing all sense of where he ended and the horse began, and another about a forked-horn mule deer that walked within arm’s reach and taught him he had permission to forge his own path. These aren’t just cool hunting stories—they’re formative moments that shaped how he shows up in the world. But this isn’t all woo-woo spiritual stuff. Darin gets tactical too. He talks about hitting the wall on day five of an elk hunt, using “I am” statements to shift from doing to being, and how those three words helped him arrow a bull when he was ready to quit. We also get into the difference between power over versus partner with, why he cried in a pasture when three horses wouldn’t let him catch them, and what that taught him about 20 years of narratives he’d been carrying. One of my favorite parts of this conversation is when Darin talks about being “porous”—how life doesn’t just happen to you or for you, but through you. And how as outdoorsmen, we’re naturally land-informed and nature-informed, which gives us this unique lens to filter everything else in life. It’s the same reason I believe elk hunting teaches you more about business and life than most MBA programs ever could. If you’re someone who’s looking for transformation, willing to get uncomfortable, and open to the idea that horses and mountains might teach you more about yourself than any boardroom ever will, this episode is for you. Darin’s work is for people who refuse to live small lives—people who want authentic experiences, not hand-fed success. https://www.level7highperformance.com/retreats?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Sponsors Tricer – I run Tricer gear for a reason. One of my favorite products is the RP Bipod—a legit hunting bipod with all the high-end features you’d expect. 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Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Ancient tech meets AI 05:15 – Darin’s military background: 20 years, 13 deployments 11:30 – From infantry to special operations 16:45 – Transitioning out and the two things he promised himself 22:20 – How passion becomes your job (whether you want it to or not) 28:40 – Being “porous” – life flowing through you, not just to you 34:15 – The horse window moment at 16: losing boundaries 40:30 – The mule deer at arm’s reach: permission to forge your own path 46:50 – Hong Kong beach: glowing plankton and Disney magic 52:10 – Flow state in the red zone: from doing to being 58:35 – Using AI to distill “I am” statements 1:03:20 – Day five of the Idaho hunt: hitting the wall 1:08:45 – Three horses that wouldn’t let him catch them 1:12:30 – Power over vs. partner with 1:16:00 – Level Seven High Terrain and authentic experiences 1:20:15 – Cow elk hunts as transformation: range day to butchering Three Key Takeaways Shift From Doing to Being – Darin uses AI-assisted coaching to help people create “I am” statements instead of “I do” goals. When he was exhausted on day five of an elk hunt, ready to quit, he repeated “I’m resilient, I’m flexible” as he climbed—pointing himself back to a state of being rather than performance. Ten minutes later, he arrowed a bull at 20 yards. The power isn’t in what you do, it’s in who you are. Those qualities remain true regardless of whether you punch your tag or eat it. Horses and Nature as Mirrors – Horses don’t lie. When Darin returned to Montana after 20 years in the military with this narrative of “this is my pot of gold,” three well-trained horses wouldn’t let him within 50 feet. He broke down crying in knee-high grass because they were reflecting back his energy—he’d come with an agenda, never asking what the horses’ agenda was. The next day, he left the halter at the gate, walked into the pasture with just a brush, and said “I’m here with fresh, if anyone wants something, come get it.” Within 10 minutes, all three horses were standing around him. Power over vs. partner with—that’s the lesson. Give Yourself Permission to Feel Something Different – Transformation isn’t about knowing what to do differently. It’s about giving yourself permission to feel something different. When you’re willing to accept the pain of change more than the pain of staying the same, you’re ready. Darin’s “window moments” in nature—with horses, with deer, with glowing plankton on a Hong Kong beach—gave him permission to see himself differently. You can’t half-ass walking on uneven ground, and that lesson translates to everything: relationships, fatherhood, business, life.

Dr. John La Puma is a board-certified physician, two-time New York Times bestselling author, and pioneer of culinary medicine—a field that integrates food, lifestyle, and environmental health into medical practice. He also runs a regenerative certified organic farm in Santa Barbara that serves as his living laboratory for “nature as medicine,” where he tests how deliberate time outdoors can restore sleep, focus, resilience, and long‑term health. His latest book, Indoor Epidemic, distills insights from more than 2,200 studies to show how spending 93% of our time indoors steals our energy and performance, and how small, intentional doses of nature—the “Outdoor Rx”—can get them back. On this episode we talk about: How a 12‑year‑old's 4 a.m. paper route shaped Dr. La Puma's work ethic and lifelong love of making money. Why his curiosity about food, ethics, and lifestyle pulled him from traditional medicine into entrepreneurship and book writing. How modern indoor living “environmentally hijacks” us through air quality, light, and movement—and why that quietly taxes your cognition and health. The surprising science behind walking, outdoor movement, and “minimum effective doses” of nature for performance, creativity, and weight loss. Practical ways founders and professionals can redesign their day—walking meetings, morning light, and distance breaks—to make more money by thinking and performing better. Top 3 Takeaways Your environment is either handicapping or amplifying you: sealed, indoor spaces with stale air, dim light, and little movement quietly create a cognitive tax, inflammation, and burnout that no amount of hustle can fix. Small, specific doses of outdoor light, air, and movement—like a 17‑minute morning walk outside and walking meetings—are free levers that dramatically improve sleep, focus, creativity, and long‑term health. You can treat nature like a prescription: structure your day with “daylight before screen time,” frequent distance breaks from your devices, and simple outdoor routines that compound into better decisions, productivity, and ultimately income. Notable Quotes “Most people aren't burned out—they're just indoors too much.” “You're leaving gains on the table if you don't use the natural inputs your brain evolved to expect.” “Daytime before screen time—getting your light first and then your coffee—might be the most powerful way to improve performance that I know.” Connect with Dr. John La Puma: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlapuma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlapuma/ Other (Book & Free Outdoor Reset): https://IndoorEpidemic.com Website: https://www.drjohnlapuma.com/ Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Small farmers around the world are building an agro-ecological revolution based on self-sufficiency, food security, and freedom from fossil fuels and corporate control. In this program, we hear from two visionary agroecology innovators. Miguel Altieri is an agroecologist and entomologist at UC Berkeley who's showing how farmers who embrace agroecology are building a movement based on self-sufficiency, food security and freedom from fossil fuels and corporate control. Alex Eaton is the founder of “Sistema Bio”. This game-changing company helps farmers implement a simple technology that converts waste to energy, builds healthy soils, and holds the promise of massively reducing greenhouse gases and lifting people out of poverty. This is an episode of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Visit the ⁠radio and podcast homepage⁠ to learn more.

Get Steph's database with 100+ stats that will shape the next decade: https://clickhubspot.com/ehsf Episode 814: In this special episode, we're pulling our best moments with the trends queen herself, Steph Smith ( https://x.com/stephsmithio ).  — Show Notes:  (0:00) Intro (0:44) Silver Tsunami  (8:05) Sports (11:39) Mega trends (declining birthrate, air quality) (21:41) Nerd Neck (25:49) Nature  (32:02) Breakup Spending — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC • I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out: beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /

What actually causes cognitive decline, and how much of it can we do something about? In this episode, Michael talks with neurologist and neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi about dementia, Alzheimer's, memory loss, and the everyday habits that shape brain health over time. They discuss why Alzheimer's is only part of the story, why some people remain mentally sharp into old age, and what the evidence says about exercise, sleep, diet, stress, and cognitive activity. They also cover ADHD, attention, brain training, and the difference between ordinary forgetfulness and something more serious. At the center of it all is a simple but important idea: many people think cognitive decline is just an unavoidable part of aging, when in fact there is often more room to protect brain function than most of us realize. Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD, is an adjunct professor of Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins's Mind/Brain Institute, an adjunct professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at George Washington University, and is the medical director of NeuroGrow Brain Fitness Center.  His groundbreaking, proprietary research has been published in The Lancet, Nature, Neurology, Neuron, Proceedings of National Academy of Science, the Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, Journal of Rehabilitation, and Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports, among others. His new book is The Invincible Brain: The Clinically Proven Plan to Age-Proof Your Brain and Stay Sharp for Life.

Today, I'm joined by the remarkable Dr. Nasha Winters, whose personal journey of facing stage four cancer at just 19 years old turned into a decades-long mission to rethink the narrative around cancer, healing, and human potential. In our conversation, Dr. Winters opens up about those early days—what it felt like to receive a grim prognosis, the mindset shift that changed her path, and how questioning medical certainties led her to new paradigms in both conventional and integrative oncology. Episode Timestamps: Welcome & Host Introduction ... 00:00:00 Dr. Nasha Winters' Cancer Diagnosis ... 00:00:54 Accidental Therapeutic Fasting and Healing ... 00:13:00 Questioning Medical Certainty & Turning to Alternatives ... 00:11:26 Journey Underground: Medical Rejection & Self-Discovery ... 00:14:02 Personalized Medicine, Mindset, and Radical Remission ... 00:19:22 Integrating Conventional and Alternative Approaches ... 00:22:04 The Science and Controversies of Fasting for Cancer ... 00:24:51 Cancer as Information Rather Than an Enemy ... 00:25:46 The Shift to Terrain Theory ... 00:34:22 Impact of Trauma, Mindset, and Nervous System on Healing ... 00:37:14 Lessons from Failed Treatments & Importance of Context ... 00:43:12 From Dietary Dogma to Metabolic Flexibility ... 01:00:54 Prevention, Hypervigilance, and the Power of Audit ... 01:10:02 Annual Longevity Testing and Sneaky Early Signs ... 01:23:16 Innovating Cancer & Longevity Research ... 01:33:37 Our Amazing Sponsors: STEMREGEN - A daily formula designed to support your body's natural repair systems by helping release your own stem cells into circulation, supporting recovery, resilience, and whole-body renewal at the source. Visit stemregen.co/NAT15 and use code NAT15. Manukora Honey - A simple upgrade to your daily routine, this Manuka honey delivers antioxidants, prebiotics, and naturally occurring MGO that you won't get from regular sweeteners; head to manukora.com/NAT to save up to 31% plus $25 in free gifts with the Starter Kit. Bioregulators by Nature's Marvels - targeted peptides designed to support cellular signaling and renewal across key systems like circadian rhythm, immune function, and vascular health as part of a foundational longevity stack; head to profound-health.com and use code NAT15 for 15% off your first order. Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Instagram Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode

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ffinlo Costain meets David R Montgomery, the author of Dirt: The Erosion of Civilisations. In a warm conversation, they discuss worms, the plough, soil bank accounts, regenerative farming, human nutrition and much more. ffinlo also finds out why human health improved in the UK during the Second World War. Montgomery is also co-author (with Anne Biklé) of What Your Food Ate and The Hidden Half of Nature. His new book, ReGen: A New Future for Farming, Food and Health, is out later in 2026.

Learn useful English for talking about animals, nature, and protecting wildlife. Practise everyday phrases for discussing threats to animals, expressing concern, and describing the environment. - រៀនភាសាអង់គ្លេសដែលមានប្រយោជន៍សម្រាប់និយាយអំពីសត្វ ធម្មជាតិ និងការការពារសត្វព្រៃ។ អនុវត្តឃ្លាឃ្លោងប្រចាំថ្ងៃសម្រាប់ពិភាក្សាអំពីការគំរាមកំហែងដល់ពពួកសត្វ ការបង្ហាញការព្រួយបារម្ភ និងការពិពណ៌នាអំពីបរិស្ថាន។

What will it take for cannabis and natural compounds to truly enter the mainstream—from toothpaste to energy drinks?In Part 2 of Trevor and Kirk's conversation with biotech financier and cannabis strategist David Traylor, they discuss how major corporations might explore integrating cannabinoids like CBN and CBD and other natural products into everyday consumer products.David explains how his Skunk Works Nature AI advisory group connects global companies with world-class experts in pharmacology, biotechnology, and regulatory strategy to develop cannabinoid and other natural product based innovations. From potential sleep-supporting CBN toothpaste, to the role of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine, this episode explores how science, investment, and product development intersect in the cannabis, psychedelic and natural product sectors.Trevor and Kirk also unpack the broader forces shaping the cannabis industry—stigma, regulatory barriers, banking challenges, and the tension between single-molecule pharmaceutical approaches vs. whole-plant medicine. Could big brands like PepsiCo or Red Bull be the catalyst that finally normalizes cannabinoid ingredients in consumer products? And what role does fear, policy, and economics play in slowing cannabis acceptance?Listen now to learn how cannabis science, biotech innovation, and big-industry investment could reshape the future of medicine, consumer products, and natural compounds.David Traylor - LinkedInSkunk Works Nature AI - websiteTranscripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca

Peter Kropotkin was incredibly influential in the development of anarchism in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Part one of this subject focuses on the formative moments in his early life that contributed to his becoming an anarchist communist. Research: "Peter Alekseevich Kropotkin." Encyclopedia of World Biography Online, Gale, 1998. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1631003701/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=ed5ae018. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026. Adams, Matthew S. “Rejecting the American Model: Peter Kropotkin’s Radical Communism.” History of Political Thought , Spring 2014, Vol. 35, No. 1 (Spring 2014). https://www.jstor.org/stable/26227268 Avrich, Paul, Miller, Martin A. "Peter Alekseyevich Kropotkin". Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Feb. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Peter-Alekseyevich-Kropotkin. Accessed 23 March 2026. Avrich, Paul. “Kropotkin in America.” International Review of Social History , Volume 25 , Issue 1 , April 1980 , pp. 1 – 34 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0020859000006192. Davis, Mike. “Kropotkin and Climate Change.” Transnational Institute of Social Ecology. 1/4/2018. https://trise.org/2018/01/04/kropotkin-and-climate-change/ Kinna, Ruth. “Kropotkin's Theory of Mutual Aid in Historical Context.” International Review of Social History , AUGUST 1995, Vol. 40, No. 2. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44583751 Kropotkin, P. “Fields, Factories, and Workshops: or Industry Combined with Agriculture and Brain Work with Manual Work.” G.P. Putnam’s Sons. New York and London. 1913. Kropotkin, P. “Memoirs of a Revolutionist.” London. Swan Sonnenschein & Co. 1906. Kropotkin, P. “Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution.” New York. McClure Phillips & Co. 1902. Kropotkin, Peter Alexeievich. "Memoirs of a Revolutionist." Terrorism: Essential Primary Sources, edited by K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, Gale, 2006, pp. 11-13. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX3456600019/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=f35f5dcf. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026. Kropotkin, Peter. “Anarchism.” Encyclopedia Britannica 11th 1911. Kropotkin, Peter. “The Conquest of Bread.” New York. Vanguard Press. 1926. Macauley, David. "Anarchism." Encyclopedia of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy, edited by J. Baird Callicott and Robert Frodeman, vol. 1, Macmillan Reference USA, 2009, pp. 38-40. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX3234100023/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=d3a1d4db. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026. Montpetit, Mathilde. “Peter Kropotkin’s Memoirs of a Revolutionist (1899).” The Public Domain Review. 1/13/2026. https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/kropotkin-memoirs/ Moron, Gary Saul. “Kropotkin’s dead goose.” The New Criterion February 2022. Prince P. A. Kropotkin. Nature 106, 735–736 (1921). https://doi.org/10.1038/106735a0 Quinn, Adam. “’Abolish the Monopolizing of the Earth’: Nature, Science, and the Environmental Politics of Transnational Anarchism.” Radical History Review. Issue 145 (January 2023). DOI 10.1215/01636545-10063606 Saytanov, Sergey V. “The Anarchist Who Stood Up to Lenin and the Bolshevik Coup of October 1917.” History News Network. July 19, 2015. https://www.historynewsnetwork.org/article/the-anarchist-who-stood-up-to-lenin-and-the-bolshe Vollaro, Daniel. “When Anarchists Speak of Thoreau.” The Thoreau Society Bulletin, Spring 2016, No. 293 (Spring 2016). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44651625 Wills, Matthew. “Peter Kropotkin, the Prince of Mutual Aid.” JSTOR Daily. 2/4/2025. https://daily.jstor.org/peter-kropotkin-the-prince-of-mutual-aid/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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New Discourses Bullets, Ep. 155 Underneath the hood of Fascism is a heavy insistence that its program aligns with various aspects of Nature. Generally, the belief that something being "natural" (right or wrong in the assessment) means that it is also good is referred to as the "naturalistic fallacy." That means it is an error. That something is "natural" does not necessarily imply that it is good. In this episode of New Discourses Bullets, host James Lindsay addresses the weird appeals to Nature in Fascist ideologies. Join him to understand the mentality! Latest from New Discourses Press! The Queering of the American Child: https://queeringbook.com/ Support New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/support Follow New Discourses on other platforms: https://newdiscourses.com/subscribe Follow James Lindsay: https://linktr.ee/conceptualjames © 2026 New Discourses. All rights reserved. #NewDiscourses #JamesLindsay #Fascism

LONDINIUM CHRONICLES. 3.  Gaius and Germanicus explore the 14th-century BC Amarna letters to illustrate the timeless, manipulative nature of imperial diplomacy. These clay tablets record correspondence between Egyptian Pharaohs and their Canaanite vassal kings. The letters reveal a persistent pattern where weak clients would "whine" and act helpless to demand gold, horses, and soldiers from the Pharaoh. They successfully utilized "negative leverage," threatening to defect to the rival Hittite kingdom if their specific demands were not met. (5)The speakers apply this ancient "light motif" to modern relations, noting that client states like Israel and Ukraine are currently very aggressive in leveraging the United States for resources. These vassals have awakened to a strategic truth: the patron often needs the stability of the client's territory more than the client needs the patron, granting the smaller state outsized influence. Germanicus posits that the health of an empire is measured specifically by its ability to effectively "tamp down" or manage these demanding client states. Currently, the U.S. is viewed as weak because it has been "sucked into" strategic liabilities and allowed vassals to "twist its arm," resulting in a significant loss of world authority. This historical parallel highlights that imperial power is rarely about direct colonial control and more about the complex, often manipulative relationship between patron and client. The conversation ends with a critique of the modern emperor's tendency to "double down" on failing strategies. (6)1849

Why does the wrath of God feel so different between the Old and New Testaments? Today we are joined by theologian Dr. Timothy Gombis to dive deep into the complexities of divine judgment, the character of God, and how we often misinterpret Paul's writings in Romans. It is a wide-ranging conversation that moves from the golf course to the deepest questions of biblical justice.In this episode, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford welcome back one of their favorite guests to explore a topic that often vexes modern believers. We start with some lighthearted catching up on life, substitute teaching, and the ultimate burrito rating scale before diving into the heavy lifting of biblical theology.Tim Gombis shares his provocative insights on Romans 1, arguing that the famous passage on wrath might actually be a rhetorical trap set by Paul rather than his own primary theology. We discuss God's fundamental orientation toward hospitality and delight, and how human rebellion invites a gathering chaos that the Bible labels as wrath. From the covenantal consequences in the Old Testament to the mysterious deaths of Ananias and Sapphira, we wrestle with what it means to fear a God who takes community and justice so seriously.We also address the difficult reality of modern-day evildoers who seem to prosper while using the name of Jesus. If God is slow to anger, how do we handle the tension of his apparent silence in the face of current injustice? This conversation is an invitation to hold that tension in faith and join in the prayer for God to set all things right.Chapters0:00 Intro - Seth and Easter Super Bowl3:15 Catching up with Tim Gombis7:45 The Masters and Cubs Baseball11:30 The Definitive Burrito Rating System16:00 Teaching First Grade and Kindergarten21:00 Framing the Questions on Wrath24:30 God as Slow to Anger and Hospitable29:15 Responding to Oppression and Chaos34:00 Rethinking the Flood Narrative38:30 Covenantal Judgment in Israel43:00 Why We Cannot Read Modern Signs47:45 Paul's View of Wrath in Romans52:15 The Rhetorical Trap of Romans 157:00 Wrath as Cosmic Disembodied Chaos1:01:30 Ananias, Sapphira, and Economic Holiness1:05:00 Final Judgment and Setting Things Right1:08:00 Supporting VoxologyAs always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.Our Merch Store! EtsyLearn more about the Voxology PodcastSubscribe on iTunes or SpotifySupport the Voxology Podcast on PatreonThe Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology RadioFollow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on FacebookFollow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerreMusic in this episode by Timothy John StaffordInstagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

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Send us a Positive Review!Series Title:  An Exploration of the Idea of "Normal" within the LDS Church In this fun collaboration with Casey & Will of the Pioneer Paradox Podcast, Val comes on wearing her "psychologist's hat" to talk about concepts within the LDS faith that seem normal until one squints and realizes that maybe they are common but definitely not 'normal'.  Listen in as they walk through four common phenomenon within Mormondom that may be common ways to view the world but are not necessarily 'normal'.  Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Italy Trip03:14 Myth of Normal Setup06:23 Nature and Feminine Flow08:40 Scouting and Rites of Passage13:29 Canoe Covenant Story18:30 Rituals as Meaning20:59 Finding Your Inner Voice24:26 Normal vs Normative28:32 Boundaries and Growth32:15 Certainty Sets Up Doubt35:29 Exclusivity Blocks Wisdom39:54 Parenting Critical Awareness44:52 Mixed Faith Family Pain50:29 Tribal Narratives Outsiders56:30 Choose People Over Church01:00:34 Decouple God From Church01:04:42 Closing Thanks And FarewellSupport the showSupport the showListen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODESFriday Episodes Annual Access $89Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10Valerie's Support & Processing GroupsGift a ScholarshipDownload Free ResourcesVisit our Website

Western Philosophy on Drugs: Consciousness, Dreams, and Reality In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with Dr. Justin Smith-Ruiu about how psychedelic experiences challenge long-standing assumptions about consciousness, perception, and reality. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-351/?ref=278  Justin explains how Western philosophy has historically privileged rational, sober, and waking states of mind, often dismissing dreams and altered states as unreliable. He explores how psychedelic experiences push against these assumptions, raising deeper questions about knowledge, language, and what counts as real. The conversation also examines the tension between therapeutic and existential uses of psychedelics, and how medicalization may shape the cultural role these substances play moving forward. Justin Smith-Ruiu is a professor of history and philosophy of science at the Université Paris Cité and author of On Drugs: Psychedelics, Philosophy, and the Nature of Reality. His work explores intellectual history, consciousness, and the limits of rational thought, and he writes regularly for Harper's, WIRED, and The New York Times. Highlights: How philosophy excludes altered states Why dreams are dismissed as unreliable Psychedelics and limits of rationality Language and ineffability of experience Therapeutic vs existential frameworks Medicalization and cultural impact Philosophy beyond sober cognition Episode Links: Justin Smith-Ruiu's website Episode Sponsors: The Microdosing Practitioner Certification at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute. Golden Rule - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization. Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes.  

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A candid conversation with interior designers Arianne Bellizaire and Sara Malek Barney on navigating burnout, emotional labor, client management, and creative growth in today's unpredictable design industry. From boundary-setting to decision fatigue, social media pressures, and sustaining ambition, this episode explores the strategies and mindsets designers use to remain successful, resilient, and inspired amid market volatility and personal demands. Identity & Evolution in Design Designers must periodically redefine themselves and their work to remain relevant. Personal growth and evolving priorities shape professional identity and approach. Burnout vs Ambition Burnout is not a badge of honor; it results from overextension and emotional labor. Ambition aligns energy with superpowers and opportunities, creating sustainable growth. Setting boundaries is essential to differentiate productive ambition from harmful overwork. Emotional Labor & Client Management Design work involves managing client emotions, expectations, and second-guessing. Designers act as liaisons between clients, contractors, and teams, absorbing invisible pressures. Managing scope creep and change orders is a practical strategy to protect both energy and profitability. Social Media & Comparison Culture Social media can amplify unrealistic expectations and unhealthy competition. Designers often feel compelled to accommodate clients' desires, sometimes overextending themselves to maintain a positive perception. Decision Fatigue & Process Control Guiding clients with structured processes reduces decision fatigue and builds trust. Transparent communication about costs, changes, and expectations protects both designer and client satisfaction. Sustaining Creativity Exposure to new experiences, products, peers, and travel is vital for creative rejuvenation. Nature, walks, and offline activities clear mental clutter and inspire problem-solving. Intentional “point-to-point” efforts—committing to new experiences—promote growth despite discomfort. Financial & Business Literacy Designers must balance artistry with business realities. Collecting payments, understanding scope, and setting clear expectations are critical professional skills. Empowering team members while maintaining accountability ensures operational efficiency. Resources: AJ Madison KBIS Arianne Bellizaire  – Arianne Bellizaire Interiors Sara Malek Barney – BANDD/DESIGN In today's unpredictable design industry, thriving requires more than talent—it demands resilience, strategy, and self-awareness. On this episode, interior designers Arianne Bellizaire and Sara Malek Barney dive into the complex landscape of professional design, sharing candid insights on burnout, emotional labor, client management, and sustaining creativity in chaotic times. Designers often redefine their professional identity to adapt to evolving personal and industry priorities. As Bellizaire notes, “We are always changing, and how we describe ourselves now reflects our growth, our aspirations, and the life we're building.” Similarly, Sara emphasizes the importance of aligning professional actions with personal values to maintain relevance, profitability, and balance. Burnout, long treated as a badge of honor in design, is reframed here as a clear warning signal. Emotional labor—managing client expectations, facilitating collaboration, and resolving conflicts—often goes uncredited yet drives the success of every project. Both guests stress the importance of boundaries, scope management, and distinguishing between what one can do versus what one should do, emphasizing that ambition thrives when energy is strategically invested in core strengths. Social media and comparison culture add another layer of complexity. Designers frequently face unrealistic expectations from clients influenced by curated online content, which can pressure them into overextending themselves. Establishing clear processes, communicating cost implications, and structuring client decisions effectively are key strategies for reducing stress while maintaining creative integrity. Decision fatigue, a common challenge in high-stakes residential projects, can be mitigated by guiding clients through structured choices while fostering trust. Sustaining creativity amid chaos is a recurring theme. Arianne and Sara highlight exposure to new experiences, peers, travel, and even nature walks as essential methods to refresh the mind and spark innovative thinking. “A simple daily walk,” Arianne reflects, “can clear clutter, inspire problem-solving, and restore energy in ways that sitting at a desk never will.” Committing to uncomfortable but growth-oriented experiences, a “point-to-point principle,” is a subtle but critical habit for creative professionals. Finally, the conversation underscores the business side of design. Designers must balance artistry with operational responsibility, from collecting payments to managing scope creep and training staff. Financial literacy and professional boundaries ensure that creative freedom does not come at the cost of personal wellbeing or firm profitability. This episode offers an unfiltered look at what it takes to thrive in a chaotic, competitive industry. With honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, Ariana and Sara provide strategies for navigating emotional, creative, and financial pressures while staying grounded, inspired, and relevant. For any designer striving to balance ambition with wellbeing, this conversation is both a blueprint and a call to action. About Convo By Design: Convo By Design is the longest running podcast of its kind. The show is hosted, produced and published by Josh Cooperman. The podcast has been running since January, 2013. The show has published over seven hundred episodes, featured more than fifteen hundred designers and architects and has garnered over three million streams, downloads making it one of the most listened to design and architecture podcasts as well as being the first design podcast of its kind. For guest suggestions and show inquiries, please message us on Instagram @convoxdesign.

Learn useful English for talking about animals, nature, and protecting wildlife. Practise everyday phrases for discussing threats to animals, expressing concern, and describing the environment. - تعلّم عبارات مفيدة للتحدّث عن الحيوانات والطبيعة وحماية الحياة البرية، وتمرّن على التعبير عن القلق ومناقشة التهديدات التي تواجه الحيوانات ووصف البيئة.

Nesta edição, analisamos como a genética e a tecnologia estão a redefinir a precisão e a segurança no cuidado, começando por um estudo da Nature que identifica variantes genéticas que explicam a variação de eficácia e os efeitos adversos dos agonistas de GLP-1. Detalhamos um artigo do NEJM sobre a prevalência da aspiração silenciosa em pacientes pós-extubação prolongada, revelando que a ausência de sintomas clássicos não descarta o risco. Por fim, abordamos o One Health Summit em Lyon, onde líderes globais se reúnem para institucionalizar a abordagem de Saúde Única na vigilância de zoonoses e resiliência climática.Afya News. Informação médica confiável e atualizada no seu tempo.Fontes do episódio aqui:⁠https://portal.afya.com.br/podcasts/afya-news/13-04-2026

7. Returning to the night of February 23, 2014, Plokhy highlights the undemocratic nature of Putin's decision-making process. He addresses stereotypes of Ukrainianinternal divisions, arguing that while Russiaexploited these differences to seize Crimea, the invasion ultimately forged a stronger, more unified national identity under Zelenskyy. (7)1855 CRIMEA ROYAL ARTILLERY, GRENADIER GUARDS

Jillian Michaels enters the ring with "fearsome debater" and right-wing firebrand Andrew Wilson for a conversation so unfiltered it hits a "fundamental impasse". From Andrew's blunt critique of Jillian's lifestyle to his radical plan to restructure American voting, this episode deconstructs the very fabric of modern society.    Viral Highlights & Hot Debate Topics: • The End of Universal Suffrage: Andrew argues that giving everyone a vote was a "terrible idea" and calls for limiting the ballot to "stakeholders" or those who are a "net gain" to the system.   • The "Infantilization" of the West: Wilson claims Millennials and Gen Z have been "completely infantilized" by progressive ideology, resulting in a generation of "emotionally unstable" people who rely on safe spaces.   • The "Feminism" Trap: Andrew defines feminism as a deconstruction of the patriarchy that "indoctrinates" women into debt-ridden college degrees during their peak childbearing years.   • Privilege vs. Authority: In a viral-ready breakdown, Andrew uses the "Titanic" analogy to argue that because men are society's "expendable fixture," they must hold the authority, while women hold the "elevation of privilege".   • The Nature of Rights: Andrew shocks by claiming "rights" are just "shit you make up" and only exist if they are enforced by "the power of government arms".   The Ultimate Cliffhanger The tension reaches a fever pitch when Jillian confronts Andrew on the "elephant in the room": her own family. Andrew refuses to back down, labeling her lifestyle as "degeneracy" and "evil" from the Christian worldview, leading to a haunting debate over who should wield the "force" of the law.   "We are in diametric opposition." Is there any room for a coalition, or is America destined for a tribal war of worldviews?   Watch Part 1 now to see the conversation that pushed Jillian Michaels to the limit. CHAPTERS • 00:00 — Introduction  • 01:06 — Andrew's Past   • 02:33 — How COVID-19 created Andrew Wilson  • 04:27 — Dismantling Progressive ideology / feminism   • 06:26 — Gen Z's "victim narrative"   • 09:47 — Infantilization / safe spaces   • 11:34 — Necessity of dogma and Relgion   • 16:21 — Dangers of cognitive dissonance   • 25:46 — Deconstructing the definition of feminism   • 29:15 — Gender roles, combat, and the material impact of sex   • 32:55 — Women's suffrage and the loss of pre-industrial moral authority   • 36:30 — Rethinking voting rights: Stakeholders vs. universal suffrage   • 40:19 — Restructuring societal incentives toward childbirth and family   • 44:23 — Reforming the university system and student loans   • 50:15 — Media propaganda and tribalism in the U.S.   • 57:34 — Regulating Big Pharma and Big Food oversight   • 01:01:56 — Conspiracy theories, "brain rot,"   • 01:06:33 — Horseshoe Theory   • 01:14:11 — Gay marriage vs Christian morality,   • 01:28:17 — Rights as an appeal to government force   Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog's food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/JILLIAN50 or use code JILLIAN50 at checkout. Cow Guys: Discover Cow's Own Tallow Balm—simple, natural skincare made from grass‑fed tallow—now at https://cowguys.shop/jillian Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with timeless, high-quality pieces from Quince—go to https://Quince.com/JILLIAN for free shipping and 365-day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climate refugia can provide unique opportunities for plants (and more) to persist for long periods of time in otherwise inhospitable areas. They have and will continue to shape biodiversity across the globe but understanding them isn't easy. Join me and Dr. Ashley Hillman as we look at how one of the greatest lakes of them all - Lake Superior - has shaped the distribution of Arctic plant species since the Pleistocene and what this can teach us about climate change and species distributions moving into the future. This episode was produced in part by Andy, S Heller, Drewsophila, Sascha, Kim, Tanya, Neil, Matthew, April, Dana, Lilith, Sanza, Eva, Yellowroot, Wisewren, Nadia, Heidi, Blake, Josh, Laure, R.J., Carly, Lucia, Dana, Sarah, Lauren, Strych Mind, Linda, Sylvan, Austin, Sarah, Ethan, Elle, Steve, Cassie, Chuck, Aaron, Gillian, Abi, Rich, Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For fantastic extra content, join us at https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU , where you will also be supporting the podcast. This week the extra content will help you see dozens and dozens of details about Egypt, the route of the Exodus and more. In this episode Kerry and Rosalynde Welch discuss the mature faith that is demonstrated by Israel in the Exodus and the song Moses and Miriam sing. They also explore how this story teaches us some key things about the nature of Jehovah/Christ and how He saves and how it should affect us. Then Kerry examines the story of the Exodus to help us see some of what God would like us to learn about His delivering power, and some of the effects that should have in our lives. Finally Kerry, Kent Jackson, and Josh Sears discuss in roundtable fashion some of the realities and quandaries of the Exodus story. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

God's great offer to mankind.The great message of the cross is forgiveness. And through forgiveness, peace. In this strife-torn, bitter, hatred-filled world of ours today, the cross makes peace in both directions: from man to God and from man to his fellow man.Support the show

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Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. Avoiding IRS Tax Scams (First) | Planet Money: The Book (Starts at 21:05) | Bloomin' NYC (Starts at 47:54) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here. Photo: Income tax calculations. (Photo by stevepb/Pixabay).    

Sometimes it is obvious to everyone when an idea is harmful, or a piece of advice is damaging. But not always. Occasionally bad ideas and terrible advice end up being accepted in society and supported by people in authority.In such circumstances, one of the most powerful tools for changing people's minds is evidence – scientific studies that show beyond doubt that the bad idea is, indeed, a bad idea.That's the subject of a new book by Helen Pearson, titled Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works.An editor at the scientific journal Nature in her day job, the book chronicles those determined individuals who shake up the status quo by gathering just the right kind of evidence.One story in that book stood out to us on More or Less as it shows just what happens when you don't have the evidence you need to challenge a dangerous way of doing things.It's the story of a piece of advice from childcare expert Dr Benjamin Spock.In a 1958 revision of his bestselling parenting guide Baby and Childcare he made a small change to his advice on sleeping position – advising parents to put their babies to sleep on their front.It eventually became clear that this sleeping position was associated with a significant increase in the risk of sudden infant death, or cot death.CREDITS:Presenter: Charlotte McDonald Series producer: Tom Colls Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound mix: Rod Farquhar Editor: Richard Vadon

In this emotional and powerful episode of Podgap, Mohsen and Hanieh speak directly to their listeners during a difficult time, sharing heartfelt reflections on resilience, loss, and hope.As Iran faces the challenges of war, they honor the memory of innocent lives and express gratitude to their loyal audience who continue learning Persian despite the circumstances.Through the familiar storytelling of Bahram and Behnoosh, this episode also brings you a meaningful dialogue set on Sizdah Bedar (Nature Day). What begins as a simple plan for a day out turns into a deeper story about courage, community, and the reality of living through uncertain times.This episode is not only a Persian learning experience, but also a window into culture, humanity, and strength in the face of adversity.If Podgap makes your Persian learning journey easier and more enjoyable, share it with your friends — it truly means the world to us!We'd also love to hear from you: drop us a message anytime at podgapp@gmail.comWant to dive deeper? By joining us on Patreon.com/podgap

What if the way we've designed our cities… is quietly making us sick, disconnected, and alone? In this deeply thought-provoking conversation, Darin sits down with Tony Cho, visionary developer and pioneer of regenerative placemaking, to explore how our built environments shape everything from our mental health to our sense of belonging. From his unconventional upbringing on a spiritual commune to transforming Miami's urban core, Tony shares a powerful perspective on what's broken in modern society, and how we can redesign it. This episode dives into the collapse of true community, the hidden dangers of suburban life, and the urgent need to move beyond sustainability into true regeneration, where nature, culture, and human connection are at the center of how we build the future. What You'll Learn Why modern cities are fueling a global loneliness epidemic The difference between sustainability and true regeneration How urban design directly impacts your mental and physical health The three pillars of regenerative placemaking: nature, community, culture Why suburbia may be the "American nightmare" How community is more important than biohacking for longevity The role of nature in healing stress, anxiety, and disconnection Why scaling cities isn't the answer: local design is How "third spaces" are disappearing and why they matter The future of cities built for human connection instead of profit Chapters 00:00:03 – Opening: creating a roadmap to a SuperLife 00:00:32 – Sponsor: Fatty15 and the importance of cellular health 00:01:03 – The discovery of C15 and why it matters for longevity 00:02:12 – How cellular health impacts energy, aging, and metabolism 00:03:16 – Why C15 may be a missing nutrient in modern diets 00:04:06 – Returning to the episode 00:04:14 – Introducing Tony Cho and regenerative placemaking 00:04:43 – Tony's origin story: growing up on a spiritual commune 00:05:09 – The three pillars: nature, community, and culture 00:05:28 – Designing cities for connection and human health 00:06:11 – Starting the conversation: shared passions and purpose 00:06:34 – Life in an interfaith ashram and communal upbringing 00:07:14 – The impact of early spiritual discipline 00:08:17 – Leaving home and rebelling against structure 00:09:21 – The psychology of restriction and rebellion 00:10:18 – Discovering identity through independence 00:11:09 – Moving to Argentina and radical life shifts 00:11:51 – Being cut off and forced into self-reliance 00:12:42 – Entering nightlife and building a new life 00:13:11 – Transition into real estate and entrepreneurship 00:13:33 – Discovering the creative class in Miami 00:14:23 – Building community through urban revitalization 00:15:16 – Wynwood's rise and global cultural impact 00:15:37 – When success destroys authenticity 00:16:06 – The birth of regenerative placemaking 00:16:44 – The design flaw of modern cities 00:17:11 – Tribal living vs modern urban life 00:18:20 – Can community be designed at scale? 00:19:15 – Why regeneration is not about scaling 00:20:10 – The importance of place-based design 00:20:56 – The 15-minute city concept 00:21:17 – How cities became optimized for cars 00:21:49 – Sponsor: non-toxic cookware and health impacts 00:23:35 – The "American nightmare" of suburbia 00:24:07 – How built environments damage health 00:24:29 – Predatory design: food deserts and systemic issues 00:24:50 – Rethinking capitalism and city design 00:25:10 – Lessons from walkable, human-centered cities 00:25:34 – Technology, AI, and increasing disconnection 00:25:57 – Loneliness as a public health crisis 00:26:25 – The disappearance of "third places" 00:26:52 – Why community is the foundation of longevity 00:27:14 – The biology of human connection 00:27:43 – Nature access and urban happiness 00:28:27 – Redesigning cities for connection 00:28:49 – Regenerative housing and future living models 00:29:14 – Innovations in materials and construction 00:29:37 – Learning from nature's intelligence 00:29:56 – The failure of modern systems 00:30:30 – Regeneration beyond politics and ideology 00:30:51 – Measuring a city by health, not profit 00:31:12 – Infrastructure that fosters community 00:31:34 – The healing power of nature 00:32:00 – Forest bathing and science-backed wellness 00:32:22 – Reconnecting with biodiversity 00:32:57 – Awareness vs destruction of ecosystems 00:33:30 – Living in harmony with nature 00:34:10 – Closing reflections on designing a better future 01:13:00 – Final thoughts and outro     Thank You to Our Sponsors Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Get 40% off sitewide at fromourplace.com/DARIN. Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout.     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Tony Cho Website: tony-cho.com Discover Tony's Future of Cities Instagram: @tonycho YouTube: Watch Now Buy Tony's New Book: Generation Regeneration     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "We didn't just accidentally become disconnected—we designed it that way. And if we designed it, we can redesign it. The future of human health, happiness, and longevity isn't in more technology—it's in rebuilding connection: to each other, to our communities, and to nature itself."  

In this episode:On Monday, reporter Alexandra Witze was in the heart of the Artemis II mission's science operations. She tells us about the experience and what NASA's researchers have learnt from the mission so far.Nature: I was with Artemis II's scientists during the Moon fly-by. Here's what I sawNature: First photos from Artemis II: see stunning ‘Earthset' and moreNature: Historic Artemis II Moon fly-by — Nature's live coverage as it happenedSubscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful 19-minute edition of The Right Side, Doug Billings reveals a truth the mainstream media and most political commentators completely miss: America First is not a modern political slogan — it was literally written into the Declaration of Independence in 1776.Doug walks through the Founders' own words — the “separate and equal station,” the Laws of Nature and Nature's God, unalienable rights endowed by our Creator, and the people's right to alter or abolish destructive government. He shows how every core principle of the modern America First movement flows directly from the very document that founded the United States.Then Doug brings it roaring into today: how President Donald J. Trump is living out these exact Founding principles in real time — replacing decades of failed appeasement with strength, realism, and unapologetic American leadership. From the Strait of Hormuz to high-stakes negotiations in Pakistan, Trump is proving that the philosophy of 1776 is more relevant and powerful in 2026 than ever before.This is the kind of deep, intellectually mature conservative analysis you cannot find anywhere else. If you believe in first principles, American Exceptionalism, and a leader who is restoring them, this episode is for you.✅ Drop a comment or rating if this fires you up✅ Share it with someone who needs to hear the truth✅ Subscribe and never miss an episode of The Right SideThe Right Side with Doug Billings — Proud conservatism. Unique analysis. America First.#AmericaFirst #DeclarationOfIndependence #Trump #FoundingPrinciples #TheRightSide #DougBillings #ConservativePodcast #AmericaFirst250 #MAGA #Trump2028 #ProudConservative #1776 #AmericanExceptionalism #USASupport the show

Hello Friends, We're back in the Netherlands to discuss the first batch of sessions recorded at the Baambrugge studio!  We Got Love!  We Got California!  We Got Bearded Mountain Men singing about the Euphoria of Nature!  What more could you possibly want?   Thanks for listening! Wyatt   Patreon Discord Instagram X www.sailonsounds.com sailonpodcast@gmail.com

Our Common Nature is a podcast from WNYC. It features cellist Yo-Yo Ma and producer Ana Gonzalez, as they explore America and talk to folks like West Virginia coal miners. This week, we follow Yo-Yo and his team as they venture into Appalachia. And we talk with Gonzalez about meeting people where they are.    You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia. 

This week's episode Kenzie sits down with her grandmother, Myga, to get all of her wisdom. She's telling us about her NEW BOYFRIEND, life lately and what she hopes we don't miss out on. Hope you enjoy!!

A simple experiment turning a parking space into a parklet reveals how small changes to public spaces can spark connection, belonging, and awe. Summary: What if even the smallest changes to our cities could transform how we feel and connect? In this episode of The Science of Happiness, we visit the site of San Francisco's first parklet, and explore how reclaiming everyday spaces can invite people to pause, gather, and experience a sense of belonging.Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.Today's Guests:BLAINE MERKER is an urban designer and public space advocate. He leads Gehl's Enterprise & Corporations team.Learn more about Blaine here: https://www.gehlpeople.com/people/blaine-merker/SETHA LOW is an anthropologist and Professor at City University of New York. She's also the author of the book Why Public Space Matters, as well as many other books examining the social life of cities.Learn more about Setha here: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/people/setha-lowThis episode is supported by The Gambrell Foundation, who believe a great life grows from strong relationships, a sense of belonging, and moments of awe and wonder. Learn more about their work at gambrellfoundation.orgRelated Science of Happiness episodes:What Humans Can Learn From Trees: https://tinyurl.com/48te84psHow to Do Good for the Environment (And Yourself): https://tinyurl.com/5b26zwkxAre You Remembering the Good Times: https://tinyurl.com/483bkk2hRelated Happiness Break episodes:How To Ground Yourself in Nature: https://tinyurl.com/25ftdxpmPause to Look at the Sky: https://tinyurl.com/4jttkbw3Experience Nature Wherever You Are, with Dacher: https://tinyurl.com/mrutudehFollow us on Instagram: @ScienceOfHappinessPodWe'd love to hear about your experience with this practice! Share your thoughts at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod.Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapHelp us share Happiness Break! Leave a 5-star review and share this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/yr7m2zb5

What if everything you think you know about nutrition is backwards… and the true source of all nutrients has been right in front of you the entire time? In this powerful solo episode, Darin breaks down one of the most fundamental, yet misunderstood, truths in biology: plants are the origin of nearly all life, energy, and nutrients on Earth. This isn't about ideology or diet trends, it's about core scientific principles that reshape how you think about food, energy transfer, and your place in the ecosystem. From photosynthesis and the origins of protein to the hidden inefficiencies of the food chain and the intelligence of soil microbiomes, this episode is a deep dive into why going closer to the source may be the most powerful shift you can make for your health, and the planet. What You'll Learn Why plants are the primary source of all nutrients and energy The science of photosynthesis and its role in sustaining life How the 10% energy transfer rule impacts your nutrition Why eating animals is essentially consuming "second-hand energy" The truth about protein, and why all amino acids originate from plants How soil microbiomes directly influence your health The real source of vitamins, minerals, and even oxygen Why phytoplankton produces up to 70% of Earth's oxygen The misconception around B12 and where it actually comes from How to think about food as a connection to the origin of life Chapters 00:00:03 – Opening: creating a roadmap to a SuperLife 00:00:33 – The plastic crisis and hidden everyday environmental impact 00:01:05 – Toxic exposure from common products like toothpaste 00:01:35 – Sustainable alternatives and reducing daily toxins 00:02:07 – Sponsor: Bite toothpaste and regenerative practices 00:02:48 – Opening the conversation: are you ready for a new perspective? 00:03:10 – The question no one asks: where do nutrients actually come from? 00:03:39 – Tracing food back to its true origin 00:04:08 – Every nutrient begins with plants 00:04:50 – Why Darin eats plant-based: beyond philosophy 00:05:24 – Strength, performance, and long-term plant-based living 00:05:55 – Science vs belief: shifting how you view food 00:06:05 – The foundational statement: all organic material originates from photosynthesis 00:06:21 – What photosynthesis really is and why it matters 00:06:44 – Plants as the base of every food chain 00:07:10 – Scientific confirmation: the foundation of life on Earth 00:07:54 – Plants as the only true producers of nutrients 00:08:07 – How sunlight becomes proteins, fats, and vitamins 00:08:51 – Photosynthesis as the source of all food and oxygen 00:09:06 – The biosphere's dependence on plant life 00:09:30 – What would happen if photosynthesis stopped 00:10:02 – The origin of photosynthesis billions of years ago 00:10:43 – Plants as the original creators of organic matter 00:11:09 – The Great Oxidation Event and the rise of oxygen 00:11:36 – Every breath you take comes from plants and phytoplankton 00:12:19 – Plants as the source of food, air, and life 00:12:39 – The thermodynamic argument for plant-based eating 00:13:10 – The 10% rule of energy transfer explained 00:13:45 – Why 90% of energy is lost between trophic levels 00:14:08 – What happens when you eat food: energy conversion 00:14:45 – From plant to cow to human: massive energy loss 00:15:08 – Why eating animals is highly inefficient 00:15:31 – Accessing nutrients at their origin 00:16:21 – Animals as processors, not creators, of nutrients 00:16:57 – "You're buying used goods": a new way to think about food 00:17:10 – Economic cost of second-hand energy 00:17:41 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality and frequency-based wellness 00:19:05 – Financial and nutritional inefficiency of animal products 00:19:55 – The protein myth: where amino acids really come from 00:20:28 – Essential amino acids and plant synthesis 00:21:02 – Plants as the origin of all protein building blocks 00:21:36 – Why animals don't create protein 00:22:04 – "Plants are the manufacturers, animals are the distributors" 00:22:34 – Energy loss through the food chain 00:23:02 – The microbiome connection: soil to gut 00:23:32 – Plants and microbes as a unified system 00:24:23 – Nitrogen fixation and why legumes are protein-rich 00:25:18 – Why there is no such thing as "no protein in plants" 00:25:53 – The hidden world of the soil microbiome 00:26:08 – Soil as a living ecosystem supporting plants 00:26:43 – The connection between soil, plants, and human health 00:27:18 – Eating plants as interacting with an ecosystem 00:27:53 – How microbes influence immunity and nutrient absorption 00:28:33 – Why animals are not the origin of nutrients 00:29:20 – Darin's global journey discovering nutrient-dense plants 00:29:55 – Going directly to the source vs relying on animals 00:30:31 – Where vitamins actually come from 00:31:05 – The truth about B12 and microorganisms 00:31:41 – Why animals are not the true source of B12 00:32:23 – Practical approach to B12 supplementation 00:32:56 – Minerals: from soil to plant to human 00:33:30 – How animals get minerals from plants 00:34:01 – Bioavailability and how to optimize plant nutrition 00:34:38 – Phytoplankton and oxygen production 00:35:17 – The core realization: plants are the origin of everything 00:35:51 – Darin's 20-year plant-based journey 00:36:18 – Eliminating the "middleman" in nutrition 00:36:53 – Moving closer to the source with every meal 00:37:16 – Closing: increasing connection to the source of life     Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway: "Every nutrient you consume, every breath you take, every ounce of energy in your body can be traced back to one place—plants. 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