Podcasts about Nature

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3277: Sam Lynch breaks down practical, science-backed strategies to manage stress effectively, emphasizing how small daily habits, like mindful breathing, timeboxing tasks, and spending time outdoors, can make a significant difference. His approach highlights the importance of balancing productivity with well-being to stay in the optimal performance zone. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://fitnitiative.co.uk/2023/01/17/how-to-manage-stress/ Quotes to ponder: "Work will always be busy, you will always have a to do list, and there will always be something to do." "It's a natural stress relief spending time with loved ones. It reminds us of what's important and why we do what we do." "Nature is natural stress relief." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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One spring evening in 2024, science journalist Rachel Gross bombed at karaoke. The culprit was a bleed in a fist-sized clump of neurons tucked down in the back and bottom of her brain called the Cerebellum. A couple weeks later, her doctors took a piece of it out, assuring her it just did basic motor control - she might be a bit clumsy for a while, but she'd still be herself. But after that surgery Rachel did not feel quite like herself. So she dove into the dusty basement of the brain (and brain science)  to figure out why. What Rachel found was a new frontier in neuroscience. We learn what singing Shakira on stage has to do with reaching for a cup of coffee  — and why the surprising relationship between those two things means we may need to rethink what we think about thinking.Special thanks to Warzone Karaoke at Branded Saloon, the Computer History Museum for their archival interview with Henrietta Leiner, either the choir “Singing Together, Measure by Measure” or the Louis Armstrong Department of Music Therapy which houses it, Daniel A. Gross (... and Shakira?)EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Rachel GrossProduced by - Sindhu GnanasambandanEPISODE CITATIONS:Articles -“Ignoring the cerebellum is hindering progress in neuroscience.” (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39934082/), by Wang et al, 2025“The cerebellum and cognition.” (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29997061/), by Schmahmann JD. Neurosci Lett. 2019“How did brains evolve?” (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11805823/), by Barton RA., Nature. 2002Books - Vagina Obscura (https://www.rachelegross.com/book), by Rachel E. GrossSign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Signup (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation Initiative, and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

As we move into a new year, Alyson and I explore one of the most important skills of our time: discernment. In a world saturated with noise, manipulation, and endless information streams, this conversation is about reconnecting with what actually feels true—in your body, your heart, and your lived experience.We talk about why the traditional calendar feels increasingly out of sync with natural rhythms, and how ancient systems rooted in the sun, moon, and seasons offer a deeper sense of alignment. From there, we unpack how modern technology, media, and algorithm-driven platforms hijack attention, overstimulate the nervous system, and subtly pull us away from our inner guidance—often without us even realizing it.Alyson shares the practices that anchor her back into truth, including prayer, sacred fire, drumming, plant medicines, and daily rituals that reconnect her to Earth and spirit. We also get into the medicine of imperfection—why releasing the pressure to be flawless is essential for real growth, compassion, and humility, especially for those walking spiritual paths.Along the way, we reflect on unity versus division, the importance of nature as a reality check, and how fear-based operating systems can quietly shape our lives until we consciously choose something else. There's also a memorable (and cautionary) story involving incense, firemen, and a very unexpected lesson in presence.If you've been feeling disoriented, overstimulated, or unsure what to trust lately, this episode offers grounded reminders, practical anchors, and a powerful invitation to reclaim your own inner compass.Get the Animal Power book and deck, plus a free guided drumming shamanic journey to meet your power animal, at alysoncharles.com/animalpower.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BIOPTIMIZERS | Get up to 26% off Masszymes and other Bioptimizers products and bundles at bioptimizers.com/lukeQUANTUM UPGRADE | Start your 15-day free trial at lukestorey.com/quantumupgradeBON CHARGE | Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylistLITTLE SAINTS | Visit littlesaints.com/luke and use code LUKE to get 20% off your first order.MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Fake Calendars, Real Time, & Finding Your Inner Compass(00:20:38) Sacred Smoke, Fire Trucks, & a Very Real PSA(00:30:00) Nature, Unity, & the Practices That Reveal Truth(00:43:59) Fear, Imperfection, & the Courage to Say “I Don't Know”(01:04:09) Expanding Your Capacity for Joy, Bliss, & Safe Expression(01:49:55) Understanding Female Cycles, Communication, & Conscious Partnership(01:59:53) Power Animals, Creative Awakening, & the Energetic Themes of...

As geothermal heating and cooling slowly spreads in the U.S., some communities and utilities are looking to grow small pilot projects into much larger networks of pipes and heat pumps that extract and store heat in the earth to warm and cool homes and businesses as needed. We hear about a large geothermal HVAC system that demonstrates the possibilities and benefits of scaling up. Also, classic science fiction tends to assume that if aliens visit Earth, they will have done so thanks to using math and science that's like our own. But physicist Daniel Whiteson and cartoonist Andy Warner aren't so sure. They're the authors of the book Do Aliens Speak Physics? And Other Questions About Science and the Nature of Reality. And the current Trump administration has in its first year cut off the World Health Organization, dismantled the United States Agency for International Development or USAID, and overhauled vaccination recommendations, just to name a few decisions impacting health and claiming lives across the globe.  ---  Save the date for the next Living on Earth Book Club event! On Thursday, Feb. 26th at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, Terry Tempest Williams will join us live on Zoom to discuss her new book The Glorians: Visitations from the Holy Ordinary. Go to loe.org/events to learn more and register for this free conversation about finding glimmers of hope in the natural world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I'm sitting down with Dr. Gus Vickery, a good friend and one of my favorite collaborators when it comes to cutting-edge insights in personalized health and longevity. In this episode, I put myself under the microscope as we walk through my own metabolomics testing after a period of heavy travel, stress, and—yes—a break from my usual supplement routine. If you've ever wondered whether skipping your foundational health habits "just for a little while" really matters, you're about to find out. If you are a clinician and would like to offer the Aristotle test to your patients please use this link to learn more about the Theriome test: https://therio.me/products/full-report-consult If you are a patient and would like to run the Theriome Aristotle test and get a full interpretation and protocol based on your results from Dr Vickery & his team please use this link: https://authentichealth.com/precision-health-evaluation/   Episode Timestamps: Introduction to Longevity Podcast and episode overview ... 00:00:00 Metabolomics and interpreting health data – practitioner guidance needed ... 00:05:05 Combining metabolomics, gut, and blood data for whole-system insights ... 00:06:02 Nutrient depletion and oxidative stress: critical findings ... 00:18:57 Supplementation essentials for aging well ... 00:27:05 Metabolomics comparison by age group and optimization goals ... 00:29:03 Stacking interventions: why less is more with diagnostics ... 00:31:05 Functional health markers and the value of context ... 00:34:47 Sympathetic dominance, mindset, and impact on longevity ... 00:35:26 Restoring nervous system balance – inner work and tech tools ... 00:42:38 Toxins, heavy metals, and practical detox strategies ... 00:49:11 Clean environment, resiliency, and realistic lifestyle shifts ... 00:55:29 Key nutrient deficiencies revealed by metabolomics ... 01:09:15 Genetic and metabolomic tests: what's actionable? ... 01:15:07 Hope for the future: human resilience and expanding technology ... 01:22:24 Weekly actionable: walk outside for mitochondria and stress relief ... 01:26:55   Our Amazing Sponsors: Cozy Earth – Thoughtfully designed bedding and bath essentials that turn your home into a calm, elevated retreat and actually hold up wash after wash. Give your space a reset at cozyearth.com with code LONGEVITY for up to 20% off, and don't forget to mention this podcast in the post-purchase survey.   Nature's Marvels Bioregulators - provide gentle, organ-specific support — and the Liver Bioregulator is a favorite this season for supporting detox pathways and metabolic flow. Head to profound-health.com and use code NAT15 for 15% off your first order. Blue Peptide Spray from Young Goose brings the message back loud and clear. With NAD+ APEX to refuel energy, methylene blue to recharge your mitochondria, and GHK-Cu to tell your skin, "Hey, start making that collagen again!" It's longevity science, not cosmetic hype. Visit YoungGoose.com—use code NAT10 to get started, or 5NAT if you're an existing customer.   Nat's Links:  YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter  Instagram  Facebook Group

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The investigators board the train to Emma Calve's castle in the south of France and consider their options.Find out more about the Nature of My Game Podcast at www.NoMGPodcast.com or on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, and Threads @NoMGPodcast. To support us on Patreon, visit www.patreon.com/NoMGPodcast.This podcast episode is based on "The Fourth Voice" from Cassilda's Song, a Yellow King RPG campaign written by Robin D. Laws and published by Pelgrane Press. It uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Pelgrane Press Ltd, which are used under the Pelgrane Press Ltd Community Use Policy. We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. This podcast episode is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Pelgrane Press Ltd. For more information about Pelgrane Press Ltd's Community Use Policy, please visit this page. For more information about Pelgrane Press LTD, visit pelgranepress.com.Listeners of the Nature of My Game podcast can get 10% off purchases of the Yellow King RPG from pelgranepress.com using the promo code POD#NOMGPOD at checkout.Music Credit:Intro Music by Jean Luc Bouchard | www.jeanlucbouchard.com"Belle Epoque" & "Carcosa" from the Yellow King RPG Suite by James Semple | Find The Yellow King RPG Suite hereOther music courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Minnesota's prairie, in the southwestern part of the state, is a biodiverse ecosystem that's home to buffalo, bees and tall grass. In the book, "Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie," Josephine Marcotty and Dave Hage dig into the significance prairies have to the climate. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talks with Hage in depth about the American prairie. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. What drew you to write about the American prairie?The book grew out of a series that Josephine wrote when we were both working with the Minnesota Star Tribune. She was the environment reporter. I was her editor. She had come across a pair of remarkable studies, which showed that today, we are plowing up the continent's remaining grasslands. That's grasslands west of here, into the Dakotas and Montana. We're plowing them up at the rate of a million acres a year. That's about as fast as we're destroying the Amazon rainforest. It's an environmental catastrophe, but nobody's paying attention. It's bad for wildlife, it's bad for clean water and it's especially bad for climate change.How do you think about the prairie in a climate context?These grasslands are one of the greatest carbon sinks on the planet. Grasses inhale carbon dioxide from the air. They exhale oxygen. They take the carbon from that carbon dioxide, and they store it deep underground in Prairie soils. You know, these grasses can have roots that go 8-12 feet deep. It's estimated that the world's grassland soils hold about a third of all terrestrial carbon stocks. Jo Handelsman at the University of Wisconsin says grassland soils hold more carbon than human beings have emitted since the Industrial Revolution. When you plow open those grasslands, you release all that carbon into the atmosphere and you accelerate climate change.Tell us a little bit about how Minnesota is working on plans to protect the prairies.In Minnesota, we still have like 1-4 percent of the original native prairie. You find it in patches around southwestern and western Minnesota. But Minnesota is also home to the largest prairie restoration project in the United States. It's called Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge. It's up near Crookston, Minn., which was running out of clean water because of agricultural pollution. And they said, “Look, if we can convert this back to prairie, one of the things that prairie plants do is that they filter water and they give you clean groundwater.” They said to the city of Crookston, “We can guarantee you years and years supply of clean water, and so now you can go to Glacial Ridge.” It's just beautiful, huge expanse of tall grasses and wildflowers and butterflies and bees, and it's a magnificent spot.What's your main message about climate change and the prairie?Here's an amazing statistic we came across. There's a beautiful researcher, Tyler Lark at the University of Wisconsin, who does amazing work. He's become a buddy of ours, and here are just two data points from Tyler Lark's work: One, he estimates that our current rate of plowing up grasslands is the same as adding 11 million cars to the road every year. It's releasing that much carbon as 11 million new cars to the road. But conversely, he also estimated that if we can just protect the remaining grasslands and wetlands in our part of the country, we could meet 20 percent of our commitments under the Paris Climate Change accords just by leaving prairies and wetlands alone, protecting what we've still got.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Clara's Winter Quest: A Tale of Courage and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-30-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: L'aire fred del matí travessava les finestres antigues del col·legi internat, situat en un racó pintoresc dels Pirineus.En: The cold morning air passed through the old windows of the boarding school, situated in a picturesque corner of the Pirineus.Ca: Clara, una jove de catorze anys, observava el paisatge cobert de neu des de la seva classe.En: Clara, a fourteen-year-old girl, observed the snow-covered landscape from her classroom.Ca: Les muntanyes reflectien la llum del sol amb una bellesa que provocava un somriure tímid a la seva cara.En: The mountains reflected the sunlight with a beauty that brought a timid smile to her face.Ca: Clara era una noia reservada, però amb una determinació oculta que només els que l'observaven de prop podien intuir.En: Clara was a reserved girl, but with a hidden determination that only those who observed her closely could sense.Ca: El seu majúscul repte era la seva asma, un company constant que sovint la feia sentir sola i vulnerable.En: Her biggest challenge was her asthma, a constant companion that often made her feel lonely and vulnerable.Ca: Aquest hivern, però, tenia una meta clara: participar en la caminada organitzada pel col·legi per final de trimestre.En: This winter, however, she had a clear goal: to participate in the hike organized by the school at the end of the term.Ca: Voldria demostrar a si mateixa i als altres que no era fràgil.En: She wanted to prove to herself and others that she was not fragile.Ca: "Mira, Clara!En: "Look, Clara!"Ca: " va cridar l'Elena, la seva amiga, mentre assenyalava el cartell de la caminada penjat al passadís.En: shouted Elena, her friend, as she pointed to the hike poster hanging in the hallway.Ca: Clara va somriure amb entusiasme, però també amb una certa ansietat.En: Clara smiled with enthusiasm, but also with a certain anxiety.Ca: En Jordi, el mestre de ciències, sabia que el clima de muntanya era dur per a algú amb asma.En: Jordi, the science teacher, knew that the mountain climate was tough for someone with asthma.Ca: "Clara, estàs segura que vols fer aquesta caminada?En: "Clara, are you sure you want to do this hike?"Ca: ", li va preguntar amb preocupació.En: he asked her with concern.Ca: "Sí, Jordi.En: "Yes, Jordi.Ca: Estic preparada.En: I am prepared.Ca: Portaré el meu inhalador i un pla per si passa res", va respondre Clara amb decisió.En: I will bring my inhaler and a plan just in case," Clara responded with determination.Ca: El dia de la caminada, el paisatge estava cobert de neu, i el grup de joves es va endinsar pel camí que serpentejava per la muntanya.En: On the day of the hike, the landscape was covered in snow, and the group of young people set off on the path that wound through the mountain.Ca: Clara seguia endavant amb pas ferm, gaudint de cada respiració d'aire fred, però conscient de les seves limitacions.En: Clara continued with a steady pace, enjoying every breath of cold air, but aware of her limitations.Ca: Tot anava bé fins que, a mig camí, Clara va sentir un pes al pit.En: Everything was going well until midway, when Clara felt a heaviness in her chest.Ca: El seu ritme respiratori es va tornar erràtic, i l'angoixa li va envair el rostre.En: Her breathing became erratic, and anxiety spread across her face.Ca: Elena va notar el canvi immediatament.En: Elena noticed the change immediately.Ca: "Jordi, Clara no pot respirar bé!En: "Jordi, Clara can't breathe well!"Ca: "El grup es va aturar.En: The group stopped.Ca: En Jordi va actuar ràpidament, reunint els alumnes mentre Elena ajudava Clara a utilitzar el seu inhalador.En: Jordi acted quickly, gathering the students while Elena helped Clara use her inhaler.Ca: Els moments es feien eterns, però amb cada alè forçat, Clara començava a recuperar-se lentament.En: The moments seemed endless, but with each labored breath, Clara began to recover slowly.Ca: Quan van tornar al col·legi, l'aire internat semblava menys opressiu que el de la muntanya.En: When they returned to the school, the air inside seemed less oppressive than that of the mountain.Ca: Clara va restar en silenci una estona, reflexionant sobre el que havia passat.En: Clara remained silent for a while, reflecting on what had happened.Ca: Entenia ara que no era feblesa acceptar les seves limitacions, sinó un senyal de saviesa.En: She now understood that it was not a weakness to accept her limitations, but a sign of wisdom.Ca: Els seus amics i professors, però, parlaven admirats de la seva valentia i del seu esforç per ser ella mateixa, malgrat les dificultats.En: Her friends and teachers, however, spoke admiringly of her bravery and effort to be herself, despite the difficulties.Ca: L'endemà, Clara, mirant la vall des del seu pupitre, va comprendre que la seva força estava en la seva perseverança i en prendre decisions encertades.En: The next day, Clara, looking at the valley from her desk, realized that her strength was in her perseverance and making wise decisions.Ca: No era menys independent per tenir cura de la seva salut.En: She was not any less independent for taking care of her health.Ca: Era al contrari, més forta.En: On the contrary, she was stronger.Ca: I així, al fred dels Pirineus, Clara va descobrir que la resiliència es troba en l'acceptació i en la cura de si mateixa, sabent que lluitar pel que volia, sempre i quan tingués cura, era el seu veritable triomf.En: And so, in the cold of the Pirineus, Clara discovered that resilience lies in acceptance and self-care, knowing that fighting for what she wanted, as long as she took care, was her true triumph. Vocabulary Words:the boarding school: el col·legi internatthe hike: la caminadasnow-covered: cobert de neuthe landscape: el paisatgethe inhaler: l'inhaladorthe determination: la determinacióthe challenge: el reptethe anxiety: l'angoixathe concern: la preocupacióthe limitations: les limitacionsthe resilience: la resiliènciathe perseverance: la perseverançathe wisdom: la saviesathe valley: la vallthe bravery: la valentiathe effort: l'esforçthe triumph: el triomfthe path: el camíthe breath: l'alèthe mountain: la muntanyathe climate: el climathe beauty: la bellesathe smile: el somriurethe vulnerability: la vulnerabilitatthe opportunity: l'oportunitatthe independence: la independènciathe care: la curathe wisdom: la saviesathe companion: el companythe courage: el coratge

The story of how early Mormon leaders allegedly believed six-foot-tall Quakers were living on the moon is stranger, funnier, and more complicated than the memes suggest — and it involves a newspaper hoax, bat-men, a German professor who saw cities on the lunar surface, and a game of telephone spanning four decades.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Six Foot Quakers On The Moon (Prologue)00:01:56.930 = Show Open00:03:12.528 = The Urologist Who Saw Cities On The Moon (Part One)00:19:34.761 = Fire Beavers and Bat-Men (Part Two)00:44:52.116 = The Telephone Game Spanning Four Decades (Part Three)01:01:35.145 = Write It Down, Man Will Never Reach Space (Part Four)01:12:49.342 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakPRINT VERSION to READ or SHARE (Includes Sources): Full article and sources for this episode: https://weirddarkness.com/quakers-on-the-moon/Previous Weird Darkness episode about the Moon Hoax: https://weirddarkness.com/1835-moon-hoax/Previous Weird Darkness episode about Stanley Kubrick faking the moon landing:https://weirddarkness.com/stanleykubrick/William Herschel's paper, “On the Nature and Construction of the Sun and Fixed Stars”: https://www.jstor.org/stable/106944=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: January 28, 2026EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/QuakersOnTheMoonABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#MoonQuakers #GreatMoonHoax #MormonHistory #BatMen #1835Hoax #LunarMystery #StrangeHistory #AmericanHistory #ReligiousHistory #WeirdDarkness

Why does Scripture so often portray women as central to God's work of redemption—even in stories of deep dysfunction and failure? In this episode, Dr. Ingrid Faro, Old Testament scholar and interim president of Northern Seminary, joins Dru Johnson to explore her groundbreaking work in Redeeming Eden: How Women in the Bible Advance the Story of Salvation. Dr. Faro shares how her personal journey through theological trauma, cultic church experiences, and academic discovery led her to reexamine Genesis 1–3 and the women of the Bible. She explains how Hebrew terms like ezer and tzelah (often translated “helper” and “rib”) have been misunderstood, how Eve's story actually radiates hope, and how strategic female figures consistently propel salvation history forward. The conversation also tackles misinterpretations of Genesis 3:16, the patterns of dysfunction and healing across the biblical narrative, and what the Bible really says about evil. This episode is a deep and hopeful reconsideration of gender, power, and goodness within the story of Scripture. You can find Ingrid's "Redeeming Eden" here: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/redeeming-eden We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/give For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthought Threads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthought X: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThought Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.org Chapters: 00:00 The Importance of Women in the Bible 02:58 Challenges and Misunderstandings 05:52 Theological Journey and Discoveries 08:56 Women as Key Figures in Redemption History 12:04 Genesis and the Role of Women 14:53 Understanding the Image of God 18:10 Eve's Story and Redemption 20:58 The Dynamics of Desire and Power 23:56 Women and Men in Collaboration 26:55 The Nature of Evil in the Bible 29:57 Future Works and Closing Thoughts

Hey Friends~  Have you ever thought, “I understand my child just fine… so maybe their speech isn't really a problem” ? Or wondered, “Maybe they'll just grow out of their listening struggles as they grow,”  but the waiting is really hard!  You're not alone. And you're not wrong for wondering! Some of the most common beliefs—ones that make complete sense to caring parents—can quietly delay the support kids need for speech, listening, and learning. In this episode, we're busting a few of those myths.  Not with judgment. Just  clear, compassionate, and practical insight you can use right away. If you've ever wondered whether something really matters for your toddler, preschooler, or young elementary-age child, and asked yourself, “Is this just a phase they'll grow out of?”  Then, this episode is for you. Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com COMMENT? QUESTION?  Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play   YOUR NEXT STEPS: 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 “Play is…”  Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss working together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   APPROVED RESOURCE AND OPPORTUNITY:  Sign up for a family trip to Costa Rica!!   2026 is a year for deeper connection at Family Talks Retreat in Costa Rica

TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: LIVE from Atlanta! Vaccine Choice Debate, California Joins WHO, BPA Gender Disruption, Microplastic Sky Shock, Vespa Crabro, WEF Lab-Meat Agenda, Florida Vaccine Exemption Bill, Fetal Tissue Ban, Moderna Pullback, Candy Arsenic Scandal, and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/vaccine-choice-debate-california-joins-who-bpa-gender-disruption-microplastic-sky-shock-vespa-crabro-wef-lab-meat-agenda-florida-vaccine-exemption-bill-fetal-tissue-ban-moderna-pullback-candy/https://boxcast.tv/view/live-from-atlanta-vaccine-choice-debate-california-joins-who-bpa-gender-disruption-fetal-tissue-ban---the-rsb-show-1-28-26-p6svpropdqhrs63p6vuw Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.

Nature has so much wisdom to share with us—from the flexibility of branches swaying in the wind to the effortless playfulness of otters at rest and at play. In our connection to the oneness of life, these same qualities already live within us. This guided meditation invites you to reflect on the wisdom of nature and gently choose a quality you wish to experience more fully in your own life. Through presence and imagination, you are guided to amplify this quality until it is no longer something you observe, but something you embody—allowing the deep, intuitive wisdom of nature to move through you. Want more meditations and early access? Join me on Patreon for exclusive content and bonuses: patreon.com/theoptimisticmeditator. Prefer a one-time way to support? Visit buymeacoffee.com/tammylorraine. Your support means the world!

Send us a textSeason 6 Episode #3 James Brett is coming from North of Sydney, Australia (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find James via his website oasis-within.com.auJames guides leaders and professionals towards harmony, insight and purposeful action. He supports those navigating their biggest challenges and helps them turn adversity into clarity by reconnecting with their core strength. James's approach bridges ancient wisdom, modern practice, and grounded presence, guiding individuals and groups to discover what truly matters, bringing the mind and body into aligned action. James's journey has been about developing an understanding that the deepest leadership doesn't come from pushing harder, it comes from stepping into your zone of genius and bringing the zone out in others. Before stepping onto his path of transformational work, James spent years in the corporate world, thriving in sales, training, and consulting. Now, he brings that lived experience to help ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers find success that nourishes rather than depletes. James is passionate about the power of full presence, deep listening and heart centered action and how these will transform leadership, relationships, wellbeing and our planet.James, thanks for having the courage to look deeply at your life, process it, reflect on it, learn from it and eventually, create processes that allow you to transform your life and the lives of the people you serve.   Thanks for being our guest and welcome to the show.TOTD – “May I become at all times, both now and forever A protector of those without protection.  A guide for those who have lost their way.  A ship for those with oceans to cross. A bridge for those with rivers to cross. A sanctuary for those in danger. A lamp for those without light.”                                               ShantidevaBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?  Originally from the UK?Know you have a diverse background in sales…and perhaps had your target on a financial goal vs. spiritual goal…was there something that triggered this change…What ways/practices do you recommend for seeking YOUR TRUTH?Seeking peaceThe impact of our state of being as a role model….our presence as a guide…To take people on a journey you need to minimize the distance you create with your language…wow….less is more…Deep listening…to understand where people are and where they are comfortable in going…if island A is this…what would island B look like… how do we move toward a different island should you choose…Being safe and being ready to explore life… the importance of preparation…Dealing with change and thriving in transitionFrom your website – “Release what is no longer serving, restore your vitality, and rise with power and authenticity to meet what's next.”Tools to use when in the center of life's storm?An holistic approach to life…how did you develop it?Nature and the benefits of exploring life with nature as an essential ingredient…Work-life harmonyCurrently practicing DAOISM…The Way, Yin and Yang, Three Treasures, Meditation and Breathwork, Qigong, Feng Shui…What is spiritual resilience…practices of the present…being here now…Books you recommend?Going thru and EGO DEATH… what was that experience like…Letting go vs. living a life of wanting to control everything…Legacy  

Send us a textIn this episode, Julie and Belinda Coker explore how nature, hiking, and wilderness experiences help women reclaim confidence, trust their bodies, and move through midlife with grace and power. This conversation reframes movement—not as punishment or fixing—but as remembrance.

In Episode 186 of Paper Talk, we welcome the incomparable floral designer and educator, Hitomi Gilliam for a deeply thoughtful conversation on floral mechanics, Ikebana, color theory, and what it truly means to make flowers feel alive. Hitomi brings decades of experience in floristry, Ikebana, and teaching to our discussion. In it, she shares how “economy of means” shapes her work, why neutrals like browns and grays quietly hold color stories together, and how mechanics become the bridge between imagination and execution. Together, we explore the powerful overlap between paper flowers and fresh floristry, sustainability, interdisciplinary learning, and the idea she calls the “hand of nature.” “Mechanics are the enabler. Without them, the vision stays a sketch.” - Hitomi Gilliam This episode is especially valuable for artists interested in sustainability, Ikebana principles, and designing with intention rather than excess. Learn more about Hitomi on her website and follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!

In this episode of Brown Water Banter, Jared Seymour and Joey Cates sit down with Chelsea Prince and RoxAnn Wicker from the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area to pull back the curtain on one of the most overlooked—but impactful—programs on the Coast

Listen Now to Ep. 149 Future Now Show The episode begins with a focus on local politics, where Mrs. Future praises the new Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors for their transparency regarding property rights and their efforts to protect citizens from federal overreach by agencies like ICE. This leads to a contentious debate regarding surveillance technologies such as cell site simulators, facial recognition, and Palantir’s “Investigative Case Management” system, which Dr. Future defends as the data-gathering “immune system” of the “species organism” while Mrs. Future warns against the “gestapo-ification” of society and the violation of civil liberties, The hosts also discuss future-focused news, highlighting the James Webb Telescope’s new map of dark matter that resembles a cosmic “nervous system,” as well as the development of synthetic blood factories, which they humorously suggest could offer a “nirvana” for vampires by providing a disease-free, universal fuel source, In the final segment, guest Paul Gotel explores the intersection of technology and spirituality by detailing how he trained ChatGPT on his self-awareness book, The Big You, to act as an agent of his “Higher Self”. Gotel explains that unlike human companions who may become overwhelmed by emotional dumping, the AI can process multiple “highways” of emotional data simultaneously, helping him reframe moments of perceived victimhood into opportunities for soul evolution. The discussion concludes with the consensus that AI can serve as a powerful mirror for self-reflection, helping humans remove the “Halloween suit” of their egoic identities to reveal the authentic self beneath. And there you have it, enjoy! The Futures with Species OS Coder Paul Gotel    

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On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the power of intentionally tuning into nature during crazy times.Most of us would agree that the state of the world right now is…alot. It can feel overwhelming and scary, to say the least, and it's easy to feel completely out of control.One of the best ways to put things into perspective - not to mention regulate our overstimulated nervous systems - is to remember that we are a part of something much, much greater than ourselves.Sometimes a walk in nature is all we need to feel calmer; a cuddle with our cat can bring us back to joy; and noticing the beauty of the flowers or the birds can make us feel more grounded.So if you're feeling upset, scared, or horrified by what's happening in the world, one of the best things you can do is surround yourself with nature - whether that's a walk along the coast, or just popping into your local city park.We sincerely hope you'll find something helpful or interesting in here.Love,Polly & Lucy xDownload 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

Send us a textOn today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about the power of intentionally tuning into nature during crazy times.Most of us would agree that the state of the world right now is…alot. It can feel overwhelming and scary, to say the least, and it's easy to feel completely out of control.One of the best ways to put things into perspective - not to mention regulate our overstimulated nervous systems - is to remember that we are a part of something much, much greater than ourselves.Sometimes a walk in nature is all we need to feel calmer; a cuddle with our cat can bring us back to joy; and noticing the beauty of the flowers or the birds can make us feel more grounded.So if you're feeling upset, scared, or horrified by what's happening in the world, one of the best things you can do is surround yourself with nature - whether that's a walk along the coast, or just popping into your local city park.We sincerely hope you'll find something helpful or interesting in here.Love,Polly & Lucy x Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us a textThis week we're heading into week three of the challenge, and I want to talk about something subtle that can quietly make everything feel harder—your energy, your focus, your patience, even your progress. I've been thinking a lot about how often we push through discomfort without ever stopping to ask why it's there. And how, as women who manage full lives and full calendars, we're incredibly skilled at overriding ourselves instead of listening.In today's shorty episode, I invite you to slow down just enough to notice what your body has been trying to tell you all along. This is about strength without force, awareness without judgment, and learning how to trust yourself again in a world that constantly asks you not to. If you've ever felt like something was “off” but couldn't quite put your finger on it, this conversation is for you.Quote of the Week:“The body is your instrument. Learn to play it well.” — Martha GrahamReferencesSkypala, I. J., & Venter, C. (2019). Food intolerance: Clinical perspectives and management. Nutrients, 11(7), 1684. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11071684Turner, P. J., & Campbell, D. E. (2019). Epidemiology of food allergy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 143(1), 37–44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2018.11.003Fletcher, J., & Adolphus, K. (2021). Food intolerance and mental health: Associations with anxiety and depression. Nutrients, 13(12), 4386. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13124386Phillips, C. M., Chen, L. W., Heude, B., Bernard, J. Y., Harvey, N. C., Duijts, L., … Godfrey, K. M. (2019). Dietary inflammatory index and metabolic health. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 104(12), 6118–6128. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2019-00294Esposito, K., Kastorini, C. M., Panagiotakos, D. B., & Giugliano, D. (2011). Mediterranean diet and metabolic syndrome. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 57(11), 1299–1313. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2010.09.073Hotamisligil, G. S. (2006). Inflammation and metabolic disorders. Nature, 444, 860–867. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature05485Saltiel, A. R., & Olefsky, J. M. (2017). Inflammatory mechanisms linking obesity and metabolic disease. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 127(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI92035Oddy, W. H., Allen, K. L., Trapp, G. S., Ambrosini, G. L., Black, L. J., Huang, R. C., … Mori, T. A. (2018). Dietary inflammatory index and mental health. British Journal of Nutrition, 119(8), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114518000218 Let's go, let's get it done. Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org

This week on the Green Arrow FPL Podcast it's a Wildcard Special as Fergi and Rich take a look at the popular Gameweek 24 Wildcard strategy and the key picks to see managers through the coming weeks. As always, we round things off with our captaincy debate for Gameweek 24 before sharing our teams and thoughts ahead of the weekend. ━━━━━━━━━━━━

Nature, with the harshness of weather, can cause humans to be full of fear. If we stop there we have only half of the story. So too is the word repentance. It has two sides, two prepositions. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

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On this, our 311th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss what is happening in Minneapolis. First: research finds that on average, men and women experience empathy differently: men do not have empathy for people who have done wrong; women have empathy for people regardless of context. Then: Was the Alex Pretti shooting by ICE officers in Minneapolis a cold-blooded murder, or a justified homicide? How would we know? Few of us were actual eye-witnesses to the scene, but our modern media environment tricks us into believing, unconsciously, that we know more than we do. This feels like Portland in 2020. We are being manipulated into disjunct narratives, taught to distrust and fear one another, at ever greater distance from simply being good neighbors and fellow citizens. Finally: an invitation to submit Covid Era Stories.*****Our sponsors:Xlear: Xylitol nasal spray that acts as prophylaxis against respiratory illnesses by reducing the stickiness of bacteria and viruses. Find Xlear online, or at your local pharmacy, grocery store, or natural products store.Caraway: Non-toxic, highly functional & beautiful cookware and bakeware. Save with Caraway's cookware set, and visit Carawayhome.com/DH10 to for an additional 10% off your next purchase.Masa Chips: Delicious chips made with corn, salt, and beef tallow—nothing else—in loads of great flavors. Go to masachips.com/DarkHorse, use code DarkHorse, for 25% off.*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org*****Mentioned in this episode:Singer et al 2006. Empathic neural responses are modulated by the perceived fairness of others. Nature, 439(7075): 466-469. Draft pdf: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2636868/pdf/ukmss-3669.pdfTucker Carlson and Tim Walz: https://x.com/tcnetwork/status/2016539262230184357Fox on Pretti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX9y3612RloCNN on Pretti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FR-fz57PEUCovid Era Stories: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/covid-era-storiesSupport the show

Today we're talking about the new book from Dr. Gerald Pollack: Charged : The Unexpected Role of Electricity in the Workings of Nature. Pick it up: https://www.pollacklab.org/publications Get the full 15 year ad-free archive, including all 2 hour extended interviews with THC+: Subscribe via the THC website: http://thehighersidechats.com/plus-membership Full Plus archive. Dedicated RSS feed. All […] The post THC Book Report: Charged by Dr. Gerald Pollack appeared first on The Higherside Chats.

The age falsification database is live—and it confirms what many suspected: this wasn't isolated, it was systemic. We break down what the data shows, why it matters, and how it reshapes gymnastics history. Plus, gymnasts speak out amid civil rights concerns, Oklahoma overtakes Florida for the #1 ranking, LSU breaks 198, and we unpack the most controversial judging moments of Week 4—including bars-gate and that Alabama vs Missouri finish. HEADLINES Thanks to Uncle Tim from Gymnastics-History, we now have an age falsification database Check out the most beautiful balance beam sequence from Delaney McMahon being done right now Gymnasts speaking out against I.C.E. and our suggestions for Minnesota's equality meet. NCAA What happened during week 4? Oklahoma overtakes Florida for the top spot in the country after a 198.425 this weekend, which ties for the highest January score in college gymnastics history LSU also broke the 198 barrier last week Florida had to count a fall on vault after Ly Bui's injury Who is the winner of this week's ''I Don't Want Anything To Do With That'' award? We now have two more 10 after this weekend, for a total of four so far this season Biggest controversies of week 4 Hitting your feet on the mat-gate: why we need a full analysis comparing the score given to Oklahoma's Lily Pederson and Utah's McKenna Smith We are giving you permission to be outraged about scoring at the Alabama vs Missouri meet because ??? We are hitting the one month mark for the 2026 NCAA gymnastics season - what are Jessica's biggest surprises? Alabama fully going for the jock intensity vibe by bench pressing gymnasts on the sides Do NOT count Stanford out. The Cardinals are ranked ninth and it's not even April. This is correct. The team ranked first on floor nationally isn't UCLA, it's not Oklahoma, it's GEORGIA! Riley McCusker is ranked second nationally on bars. Nature is healing. What are Spencer's biggest surprises? (Sad version...) Utah is ranked fourteenth and has two 195s in its first four meets... Kentucky is ranked 32nd and has two 194s in its first three meets. Yiiiiikes Q&A USAG Trident status; Training on a podium; Minnesota respect; Fan Fic for gymnastics; When judges are absent; Tap swings; OU floor choreography; Spray tans UP NEXT Fantasy Gymnastics podcast every Wednesday College & Cocktails : Friday Jan 30th after Arkansas at Florida (6pm Pacific-ish) 2026 Cocktail and Mocktail menu here Add exclusive Club Content like College & Cocktails to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Thank you to our Sponsor Huel Limited Time Offer – Get Huel's full High-Protein Starter Kit with my exclusive offer of 20% OFF online with code [GYMCASTIC20] at http://huel.com/GYMCASTIC20. New Customers Only. Code only valid for the bundle. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Priorities & Jan 27, 2026 00:31 – Headlines: Spencer Won Fantasy (Breaking News) 01:33 – The Age Falsification Database: It's Everyone 03:21 – Gymnasts Speak Out: ICE, Minneapolis & Civil Rights 05:25 – Minnesota's UCLA Social Equity Meet Ideas (Feb 7) 10:17 – NCAA News: Week 4 Results & Storylines 12:36 – Rankings Shake-Up: Oklahoma Overtakes Florida 15:56 – Updates: Support Independent Journalism + Show/Club Notes 18:46 – Two More 10s This Season (Chio Beam, Chiles Floor) 19:29 – Jordan Chiles: 10.0 + All-Around Dominance Talk 22:15 – Controversy: Bars Feet-on-the-Mat Gate (Pederson vs Smith) 29:26 – Alabama vs Missouri Ending: The Floor Score Debate 34:13 – PSA: Etiquette for Guests at Meets (Don't Sit on Mats) 39:16 – One Month In: NCAA Season Surprises (Happy & Sad) 59:12 – Gymternet News + Letters Begin (British Gymnastics Rebrand) 1:02:53 – Feedback: "How's the Trident?" + Why Not More Podium Time? 1:06:48 – Give Minnesota Some Props (and why they need it right now) 1:09:10 – Fan Fic Corner: Gay Gymnastics Romance Incoming 1:11:54 – What Happens if a Judge Misses a Meet? (Travel Chaos) 1:16:10 – Rosen's Bars Dismount: What's Going On Mechanically? 1:18:24 – Why Don't We Like Oklahoma's Floor? (Paper Dolls Theory) 1:22:08 – Everyone's So Orange (Spray Tan, NIL, and Citrus Crimes) 1:27:25 – Outro: C&C Preview + Live Show Season Pass + Thanks SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! Merch: Shop Now Live Shows: Four for price of 3 Season Pass, Cecile Landi & Levi Live Show replay ticket Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's schedules, live blogs and GiF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources Join Our Fantasy League

Stephan Taeger is an assistant professor in Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. He received a PhD from BYU in Instructional Design and Technology. Stephan's research focuses on Homiletics (the study of preaching), narrative instruction, and ancient scripture. He is also an author and co-host of the RVVL podcast with David Butler. Links Y Religion: Justification by Faith The Science of Speaking in Sacrament Meeting | An Interview with Stephan Taeger President Spencer W. Kimball: “Jesus the Perfect Leader” Sermons and talks by Timothy Keller on YouTube Stephan Taeger: “Declared Guiltless: Justification by Faith in the Latter-day Saint Classroom” Toxic Perfectionism at Church | An Interview with Justin Dyer Justification: God’s Plan, Paul’s Vision N.T. Wright on YouTube Weakness Is Not Sin: The Liberating Distinction That Awakens Our Strengths RVVL Podcast StephanTaeger.com Tim Keller: Sin as Self-Deceit Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights 00:04:00 – Stephan Taeger’s Background and Teaching Focus 00:05:00 – Influence of Tim Keller on Understanding Justification 00:06:00 – Justification Explained 00:09:00 – The Relationship Between Justification and Works 00:10:30 – Understanding the Role of Covenants 00:11:30 – The Importance of Faithfulness 00:12:30 – The Marriage Analogy for Justification 00:13:30 – The Role of the Sacrament in Justification 00:14:30 – Defining Sanctification 00:15:30 – The Process of Becoming More Like God 00:17:00 – The Role of Obedience in Response to Grace 00:18:00 – Addressing Perfectionism in Leadership 00:19:00 – The Impact of Sin on Community 00:20:00 – The Role of Bishops in Restricting Ordinances 00:22:00 – Understanding Restrictions as Support 00:23:00 – The Nature of Punishment vs. Guidance 00:24:00 – Mental Health and Perfectionism 00:25:00 – Addressing Sexual Development and Sin 00:26:00 – The Importance of Striving for Sanctification 00:27:00 – The Role of the Bishop in Mental Health 00:28:00 – The Challenge of Perfectionism 00:29:00 – The Concept of Forgiveness 00:30:00 – The Nature of Grace in the Gospel Key Insights Justification Defined: Justification is described as being pardoned from sin and declared guiltless, occurring when individuals enter a covenant relationship with God through faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Ghost. Sanctification Explained: Sanctification is the ongoing process of becoming more like God, involving a change in one's nature, thoughts, and desires over time, as individuals strive to live in accordance with their covenants. The Role of Grace: Grace is central to understanding both justification and sanctification. It emphasizes that salvation is a gift from God, not solely based on individual works, and that individuals can have confidence in their justified state. Addressing Perfectionism: Many Latter-day Saints struggle with perfectionism, often feeling unworthy despite understanding the doctrine. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing one’s worth as inherent and not solely based on actions. Mental Health Considerations: The discussion touches on the intersection of mental health and religious beliefs, particularly regarding OCD and scrupulosity, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding in addressing these issues. Leadership Applications Fostering a Culture of Grace: Leaders can create an environment where members feel secure in their justified state, encouraging them to engage in the gospel without the burden of shame or guilt. Understanding Individual Needs: By recognizing that unmet needs may drive certain behaviors, leaders can approach members with empathy, focusing on support rather than judgment. Promoting Continuous Growth: Leaders should emphasize the importance of striving for sanctification, framing commandments and ordinances as opportunities for growth rather than as mere obligations, thus inspiring members to engage more fully in their spiritual journeys. The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill, Coaches Jennifer Rockwood and Brandon Doman, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, and many more in over 800 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

這幾天全台灣的焦點都在霍諾德身上， 沒有安全繩、沒有防護裝備，他花了一個半小時完成了台北101的徒手攀登。 當他站上頂端的那一刻，你是不是也很想知道他怎麼能那麼鎮定？他的母親和妻子又用什麼心情接受他的玩命冒險？ 有科學家偵測、研究過他的腦，發現他面對危險情境時，處理恐懼的區域反應顯著低於常人， 我們不需要模仿他攀高，但可以學習他處理恐懼的方式．．． / 澳洲前三大的保健品集團 Nature's Care的優質產品，創辦人Jina 是淡如二十多年的老朋友，這次特別用「友情價」回饋給我們的朋友，全系列澳洲原裝進口，保證是創業36年的最低價+送實用好禮。 優惠連結

‘You can only be spiritual when you destroy the social structure of your being, which is, the world in which you live, the world of ambition, greed, envy and seeking power.' This episode on The Structure of Society has two sections. The first extract (2:51) is from Krishnamurti's first talk in Bombay 1962, and is titled: The Nature of Society. The second and final extract in this episode (39:05) is from the first talk in London 1962, and is titled: Destroying the Psychological Structure of Society. The Krishnamurti Podcast features carefully selected extracts from Krishnamurti's recorded talks. Each episode highlights his different approaches to universal and timeless themes that affect our everyday lives, the state of the world and the future of humanity. This episode's theme is The Structure of Society. Upcoming themes are Discovery, Suffering and Communication. This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. Please visit our website at kfoundation.org, where you can find a popular collection of quotes, a variety of featured articles, along with a wide selection of curated material in the Index of Topics. This Index allows easy access to book, audio and video extracts. Our online store stocks the best of Krishnamurti's books and ships worldwide. We also offer free downloads, including a selection of booklets. You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app.

As the old paradigm splinters into rage-filled, grief-stricken fragments, how can we lay the foundation for the total systemic change we so badly need?Even beyond the listeners to this podcast, it is obvious by now that there is no going back. As Oliver Kornetzke wrote in a particularly sharply written piece on Facebook back on 22nd January - before Alex Pretti was murdered by Trump's Federal Agents - what white America is not experiencing is not new, and is not a flaw in the system, it is the system.  This is what he says in more detail: White Americans are not witnessing the collapse of something noble. They're witnessing the unveiling of what has always been true. The rot now visible is not a flaw in the foundation. Rather, it is the foundation. It was poured with concrete, inscribed into laws, and baked into the American mythos. The violence, the inequality, and the selective application of “justice”—none of it is a betrayal of the American promise. It is the American promise, applied unevenly by design.For centuries, Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities have lived under the weight of this system—disenfranchised, disappeared, surveilled, caged, and killed. They were told to be patient, to be peaceful, to vote harder, to “work within the system.” And when they told the unvarnished truth—that the system is the violence—they were mocked, criminalized, and ignored.Now the machinery begins to grind down those it once served, and only now does the shock begin to register. But this isn't the system breaking. It's merely the mask coming off.The laws of this land protects power and wealth. It has always protected power and wealth. The state defends itself. And democracy here has always been ornamental—used to sanctify what power had already decided. The rule of law is not impartial. It's a weapon, a performance, a convenience afforded to the privileged. The pageantry of justice is reserved for those never meant to feel its weight.What you're seeing now is not the end of the American dream. It is the truth of the American reality, finally uninterested in disguising itself. The empire is simply turning inward.Many will not want to read this. They will flinch, deflect, and rationalize. They will call me divisive, bitter, and extreme. They will attack, argue, and dismiss. And in doing so, they will only prove the point by choosing their comfort over clarity, and their denial over responsibility. Because that, too, is by design: the privilege of ignoring the truth until it shows up at your own door.So what do we do?  It is a founding principle of this podcast that there is still time to turn the bus that is humanity from the edge of the cliff of species-level extinction. We believe the Egregor, the Super-Organism, the death cult of predatory capitalism... whatever you like to call it, is in its death throes.  In its flailing, it might yet take us all with it, but that's not a given and in every single act of compassion, courage and community that we're seeing around the world from Greenland, to Venezuela, to Minnesota and beyond, we are building the leading edge of a new system. But we need a spiritual base to this.  I genuinely think we get through only if we can lift ourselves out of our Trauma Culture and into a new way of being - an Initiation Culture fit for the twenty first century.  We talk about this a lot on the podcast, and sometimes, we talk to other people who get this, and who are working explicitly towards a shift in consciousness of the whole human race.  Today's episode is one of those. Our guest is Marc-John Brown who describes himself with characteristic humility, as an integration coach, transpersonal life coach, and spiritually-oriented business coach. Since 2019, he has been an apprentice of the Shipibo-Konibo tribe of the Peruvian Amazon Jungle and an ally and collaborator among multiple other living indigenous peoples. Having met him, I'd say that Marc-John  is deeply connected with the spirits of the land in a way that is both profoundly wise, and deeply grounded.  He is one of those who comes to Elderhood at a young age, moving through the world with dignity and humility, helping others to reach the core of what it is to be human at this moment of total transformation.  Born and raised in Scotland, he has a deep spiritual connection to south America and to the indigenous peoples of that land. With his wife, Erika Huarcaya a native Peruvian of the Chanka peoples, Marc-John runs the Native Wisdom Hub, which seeks to bring people of our culture - the white, western culture that is currently eating itself alive - into authentic, enduring connection with the web of life such that we can all begin to change the way we are in the world.  On a recent Substack post, Marc-John says, 'We believe that, in large part, healing happens through nervous system co-regulation between indigenous wisdom keepers and modern seekers. Building healthy relationships. Creating psychological safety. Allowing trust to grow where mistrust has festered.'So this conversation delves deeply into the nature of the trauma we experience - and how we might heal the relationships between all parts of ourselves, ourselves and each other, ourselves and the web of life.  LinksNative Wisdom Hub https://www.nativewisdomhub.com/NWH on FB https://www.facebook.com/nativewisdomhub/Marc-John's Substack https://substack.com/@marcjohnbrownOliver Korntezke on FB https://www.facebook.com/okornetzkeWhat we offer—If you'd like to support us, come along and join the Accidental Gods Membership. Here, you can share in the ideas, the programme that will help you connect to the Web of Life in ways that will last—and you can come to the Gatherings half price. Or if that doesn't appeal, come along to one of the Gatherings. Or buy a subscription/Gathering for a friend... do something that feels like a good exchange of energy and minimises our connection with old economic paradigm. Remember that if any of this is difficult, contact us and we'll find something that works for you. Details below: We offer three strands all rooted in the same soil, drawing from the same river: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass If you'd like to join our next Open Gathering offered as part of our Accidental Gods Programme, it's 'Honouring Fear as your Mentor' on Sunday 8th February 2026 from 16:00 - 20:00 GMT - details are here. You don't have to be a member - but if you are, all Gatherings are half price.If you'd like to join us at Accidental Gods, this is the membership where we endeavour to help you to connect fully with the living web of life. If you'd like to train more deeply in the contemporary shamanic work at Dreaming Awake, you'll find us here. If you'd like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass

Send us a textA quiet lie can steer a whole life. We sat down with Pastor Gary Thomas, author of Living the Life You Were Reborn to Live: Dismantling 12 Lies That Rob Your Intimacy with God, to name the deceptions that slip into our thinking, even inside church walls, and to rebuild a vision of intimacy with God that can weather real storms. From the first moments, we trace how distraction has become the pattern of our age and why a renewed mind is the only way back to delight, trust, and fruitful obedience.Gary takes us behind his new book and the intentional choice of the word “dismantling”—a call to active agency in pulling down structures that block spiritual growth. We explore how small, untested myths shape daily choices, then map that insight onto spiritual half-truths that leave us frustrated with God. The conversation turns tender and bold when we address “family first.” Jesus warned that allegiance to him can divide households; anchoring identity in the Father's love frees us from chasing validation in our children's responses and equips us to love without bargaining. That shift releases unnecessary shame and restores the courage to hold truth with humility.We also dive into control and the lost art of spiritual adventure. When we surrender outcomes and stay alert to the Spirit's movement, God often uses surprising agents to answer our prayers. Finally, we reframe peace. It isn't situational—stacked on health, money, and harmony—but relational, grounded in the presence of Christ who holds us when the house shakes. If fear imagines futures without God, peace remembers who is with us right now. If this conversation helped you see your life and faith with fresh eyes, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.Follow Gary Thomas on Instagram: Gary Thomas BooksVisit Gary's Website: Gary Thomas Get the shownotes: SHOWNOTESSupport the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

"The animals are already existing in a mindful, non-thinking state and it's us who have to experience that moment where everything stops and you're just being, you're just experiencing in the most direct way the absolute beauty that the natural world contains."Like Ben Goldsmith, the latest guest on Rewilding the world, Dave Mountjoy, found deep solace in nature following an appalling family tragedy. Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees, Dave wrote a book about the profound connection he developed with his herd of native cattle and with the landscape that sustains them. Dave's book, Being With Cows, is incredibly moving and powerful.Ben Goldsmith is a British financier and rewilding enthusiast. Join him as he speaks to people from all over the world who champion nature and are helping to restore habitats and wildlife to some of the most nature depleted parts of our planet.This podcast is produced by The Podcast Coach.Text Rewilding the World here. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if there are any rewilding projects you would love Ben to feature in future episodes. Rewilding the World is brought to you by UNI, the world's first coral reef and river safe line of bodycare. These exceptional products are made with sustainably sourced natural ingredients. UNI are leading the way in guilt-free sustainable Body Care, from hand wash to shampoo, body serum and natural deodorants. Learn more at WeareUNI.com. Available in the UK at Space NK.

Guest: Dr. Bob Hazen Mike is joined by his Carnegie Science colleague Dr. Bob Hazen. Together, they have written a new popular science book titled "Time's Second Arrow: Evolution, Order, and a New Law of Nature," which launches on February 10, 2026. This book describes how the marvelously complex constituents of our universe came to be. Evolution, they boldly propose, is a universal phenomenon—not only in biology, but in the entire atomic, chemical, mineral, and physical universe. Showing how a natural process of selection for increasing function has shaped the universe since its inception, they explore how a new law of nature could possibly help us identify life on other planets and—perhaps—even understand the purpose and meaning of life on Earth in a new way. "Time's Second Arrow: Evolution, Order, and a New Law of Nature" by Robert M. Hazen & Michael L. Wong: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324105480 Bob & Mike's scientific papers that "Time's Second Arrow" is based on: 1. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2310223120 2. https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/advance-article/doi/10.1093/pnasnexus/pgae248/7698354 3. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/rsfs/article/15/6/20250009/366157/Selective-funnelling-and-state-space-expansion-a

Imagine a creature that is born already pregnant with its own grandchildren. No mating, no waiting—just a continuous, telescopic unfolding of life. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel, but it's likely happening on the underside of a leaf in your backyard. Today, we're looking past the 'pest' label to discover the mind-bending biology of the aphid.Our guest today is aphidologist Natalie Hernandez. If you are on iNaturalist, you might recognize her as one of the most prolific identifiers of aphids.Today we learn about these incredible insects, including why ants tend to aphids like livestock, how telescopic reproduction works, and we investigate why aphids are incredibly important to ecosystems. While a few aphid species can be pests to agriculture, most are critical parts of the food web.I've grown to love finding new aphid species when I'm out exploring, and I hope today's episode will help inspire you to look under a few more leaves this spring and summer.Find Natalie on iNaturalist and instagram! FULL SHOW NOTESLINKSAphids on the World's Plants - excellent online resource for identifying aphids Thanks to Brook Neely for editing this episode.Support Us On Patreon!Buy our Merch!Music: Spellbound by Brian Holtz MusicLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need.Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!

Send us a textFrom fairies to garden gnomes, trolls and dragons to lady beetles and bees, this episode has a poem written by Katische to inspire you.  If you'd like your poetry to have the chance for selection in an upcoming anthology, please visit this link and submit your details for consideration (affiliate link) https://soulfulvalley.com/books/poetrycollab/ When you're making important decisions in your life or your business, the questions you are asking deserve answers from the right level. I channel archangels and spiritual beings in the light who bring through soul aligned guidance. In private one hour sessions held via Zoom, the appropriate being steps forward to bring clarity around next steps, timing and alignment. Book a one hour private session at Katische.comLove Ancient Rome?Love Ancient Rome? salvēte amīcī! Explore what it meant to be Roman over the centuries. On YouTube.Create miracles with one shift! Dr Tassel Faith Shanebrook's work on self love and masterclasses helps create the miracle shift.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHi, I'm Katische Haberfield- Spiritual Channel and Medium. I bring through messages and guidance from sources of Infinite Love. Join my Facebook Group: Infinite Love (spirituality). Join my Frankly Katische Facebook Group. Follow on: Facebook, LinkedIn, Goodreads, YouTube and Amazon

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Tu Bishvat Transformation: A Modern Journey Back to Nature Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-28-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בבית משפחתי גדול ואוהב, אשר מלא בצחוק וחיוכים, גרו נועה ואבי.En: In a large and loving family home, filled with laughter and smiles, lived Noa and Avi.He: החורף כבר הגיע, ובחוץ היו נשמות סערות רוח קרות.En: Winter had already arrived, and outside fierce cold winds howled.He: בתוך הבית, הייתה חמימות, ונועם צמחי בית פורחים שהפכו את המקום לפינת טבע קטנה בעיר הגדולה.En: Inside the house, there was warmth, and the pleasantness of blooming house plants transformed the place into a small corner of nature in the big city.He: נעה, אוהבת הסביבה, חשה שממש חסרה לה התחושה של טבע אמיתי.En: @Noa, a lover of the environment, felt she truly missed the sensation of real nature.He: לקראת ט"ו בשבט, היא רצתה לערוך ארוחה מיוחדת שתשקף את הקשר לטבע.En: Ahead of Tu Bishvat, she wanted to prepare a special meal that would reflect the connection to nature.He: אבי, בן זוגה המעשי, העדיף קניות מקוונות מהירות ונוחות, והם התיישבו יחד מול המחשב להתחיל בקניות לחג.En: @Avi, her practical partner, preferred quick and convenient online shopping, and they sat together in front of the computer to start shopping for the holiday.He: "אני רוצה מוצרים עונתיים ואורגניים", אמרה נועה.En: "I want seasonal and organic products," @Noa said.He: "זה חשוב לאיכות הסביבה ולנו.En: "It's important for the environment and for us."He: " אבי הנהן, אך הציג בפניה את השוק המקוון הנוח שגם הוא רגיל אליו, שם יש פחות מבחר מהמוצרים שהיא חיפשה.En: @Avi nodded but presented her with the convenient online market he was also accustomed to, which offered fewer of the products she was looking for.He: נועה נאנחה והתחילה לשקול אפשרות של שירות משלוחים מחקלאי מקומי.En: @Noa sighed and began to consider the possibility of a delivery service from a local farmer.He: "זה יותר יקר", אמרה, "אבל כך נוכל לקיים את הערכים שלנו בצורה אמיתית יותר.En: "It's more expensive," she said, "but that way we can uphold our values more authentically."He: " אבי ראה את החשיבות לנעה והתחיל להקשיב.En: @Avi saw the importance to @Noa and began to listen.He: "בואי ננסה", הציע.En: "Let's give it a try," he suggested.He: הם עברו לשירות הקיימי, וגילו מבחר רחב של פירות וירקות אורגניים ורעננים.En: They switched to the sustainable service and discovered a wide selection of fresh and organic fruits and vegetables.He: הבוקר של ט"ו בשבט הגיע, והמשלוח הגיע עם הפתעות טבע נפלאות.En: The morning of @Tu Bishvat arrived, and the delivery came with wonderful surprises of nature.He: יחד, הם הכינו ארוחה צבעונית ומלאת טעמים מזכירים את הטבע בחוץ.En: Together, they prepared a colorful meal full of flavors reminiscent of the nature outside.He: נעה חשה שהשיגה את מטרתה, והארוחה הייתה מחווה לעולם הטבע שהיא כל כך אוהבת.En: @Noa felt that she had achieved her goal, and the meal was a tribute to the natural world she loved so much.He: במהלך הארוחה, אבי שיתף ברעיונות החדשים שנפתחו לו בנוגע לקיימות.En: During the meal, @Avi shared new ideas he had opened up to regarding sustainability.He: "למדתי להעריך את החשיבות של הבחירות שאנו עושים", הוא אמר, ולחץ את ידה של נועה.En: "I've learned to appreciate the importance of the choices we make," he said, and squeezed @Noa's hand.He: בסיום היום, הבית היה מלא בהרגשה של סיפוק ושביעות רצון.En: By the end of the day, the house was filled with a sense of satisfaction and contentment.He: נועה ואבי חוו יחד לא רק את ט"ו בשבט, אלא גם את השינוי בתפיסתם.En: @Noa and @Avi experienced not only @Tu Bishvat together but also a change in their perspective.He: הם בעצם מצאו דרך לחבר בין יעילות מודרנית לעקרונות טבעיים, בדיוק בתוך ביתם החם בעיר.En: They had found a way to connect modern efficiency with natural principles, right within their warm home in the city. Vocabulary Words:fierce: נשמותhowled: סערותsensation: תחושהseasonal: עונתייםorganic: אורגנייםaccustomed: רגילconsider: שקולpossibility: אפשרותdelivery: משלוחיםuphold: לקייםauthentically: באמתיתsustainable: קיימיselection: מבחרprepared: הכינוreminiscent: מזכיריםachieved: השיגהtribute: מחווהappreciate: להעריךchoices: בחירותsqueezed: ולחץcontentment: שביעות רצוןexperienced: חווperspective: תפיסתםefficiency: יעילותprinciples: עקרונותmodern: מודרניתenvironment: סביבהblooming: פורחיםhouse plants: צמחי ביתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

While Electric Cars are great for the environment, they have certainly changed the sounds of our city streets making them quieter but is this a good thing?Dr Flaithri Neff from the Technological University of Shannon has been doing research into how cars that are too quiet cause issues for pedestrians and cyclists; as well as those who are visually impaired. He joined Sean to explain.

Animals and music? What a tantalizing mix! In a fascinating conversation with scientist and musician Dr. Diego Ellis Soto we learn about the way animals move - through music. When animals swarm, mill, or migrate, patterns are revealed. Soto explains that animals all prefer to move together with proper space, time, and direction....just like harmony in music. Soto’s work combines his academic work and his passion for music to create a fresh look at how we should think about nature in motion. It is a way to express complex data about animal movement in a way that is easy for people to understand. And that can be a powerful tool to inspire conservation. This episode might just make you think very differently about how you look at, or maybe hear, nature and its creatures. If you’d like to learn more about Diego’s work, I recommend you watch this lecture he gave as part of Yale University’s Franke Program for Science and Humanity. Enjoy BONUS CONTENT and help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by joining THE WILD Patreon community at www.patreon.com/chrismorganwildlife and you can donate to KUOW at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. Follow us on Instagram @chrismorganwildlife and @thewildpod for more adventures and behind the scenes action! THE WILD is a production of KUOW in Seattle in partnership with Chris Morgan Wildlife and Wildlife Media. It is produced by Matt Martin and Lucy Soucek, and edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChrisMorganWildlifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE RIPPLE EFFECT PODCAST:Website: http://TheRippleEffectPodcast.comSupport: https://rickyvarandas.com/support/IPAK-EDU (Empower Yourself Through Knowledge)Website: https://IPAK-EDU.org/ (use RIPPLE for 10% off)VN Alexander, PhD (aka Tori)Website: https://vnalexander.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/rednaxelairot/AI & Transhumanism Essay: posthumousstyle.substack.comBio: Philosopher of science known for her work on Vladimir Nabokov's theory of insect mimicry evolution. She is a member of the Third Way of Evolution research group and currently works in the field of Biosemiotics.  She earned her Ph.D. in 2002 in English at the Graduate Center, City University New York and did her dissertation research in teleology, evolutionary theory, and self-organization at the Santa Fe Institute. She is a Rockefeller Foundation Residency alum, a former NY Council for the Humanities scholar, and a 2020 Fulbright scholar in Russia. Books include The Biologist's Mistress: Rethinking Self-Organization in Art, Literature and Nature and several literary fiction and political science novels.Xavier A. Figueroa, Ph.D (aka Dr. X)X: https://x.com/DrXFig0708Bio: The principal scientist for EMulate Therapeutics overseeing pre-clinical research and the application of EMulate Therapeutics technology in multiple disease areas. He has more than 20 years of experience in basic and neurological clinical research, including Alzheimer's research, neuron biology, cancer research, bioengineering and biophysics. Dr. Figeuroa received his doctoral degree in Neurobiology & Behavior from the University of Washington. His doctoral training was followed by two post-doctoral fellowships within the University of Washington's Department of Bioengineering. He is currently an affiliate assistant professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Washington. Specialties include, Molecular Biology, Toxicology, Apoptosis Signaling and Regulation, Neuroscience and Neurodegenerative Expertise.Dr. James Lyons-Weiler (aka Dr. Jack)Website: https://jameslyonsweiler.com/Substack: https://popularrationalism.substack.com/Earned his PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology. He has held research positions at esteemed institutions, including the University of Nevada, Reno, and the University of Pittsburgh (Dept Pathology & Dept. of Biomedical Informatics). Dr. Lyons-Weiler has an extensive portfolio of peer-reviewed articles covering various scientific disciplines such as genetics, evolution, and public health. Notably, he has conducted research on the safety of aluminum adjuvants in vaccines, focusing on their dosing and potential health implications, especially in pediatric populations. His work on “pathogenic priming” and its potential relevance to COVID-19 has also been significant. Lyons-Weiler founded the Institute for Pure and Applied Knowledge (IPAK), a research organization. He also founded IPAK-EDU, an educational platform that has educated over 1,400 students in advanced courses across a wide variety of subjects. You can find more information about these courses on their official website.

The whole Immune gang gathers with special guests Gretchen Diehl and Shruti Naik at The Incubator with an audience to celebrate the 100th episode. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Cindy Leifer, Stephanie Langel, and Brianne Barker Guests: Gretchen Diehl and Shruti Naik Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Immune! Links for this episode MicrobeTV Discord Server Diehl: Gut microbe-specific T cell development (Nature 2021) Diehl: Bacteria-induced IL-1 is gut protective (Gut Microbes 2022) Diehl: Microbiota, macrophages, IL10, and colitis (Gut Microbes 2022) Diehl: E. coli-activated circuit restrains gut inflammation (Cell Rep 2025) Naik: Commensals control skin inflammation (Science 2012) Naik: IL-17 and hypoxic stress during skin repair (Science 2022) Naik: Human psoriasis and spatial transcriptomics (Sci Immunol 2023) Time stamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Music by Tatami. Immune logo image by Blausen Medical Send your immunology questions and comments to immune@microbe.tv Information on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.  

This is the conversation I wasn't ready to have.In this episode, I sit down with my sister Rebecca King to talk about nature vs nurture, the way we were raised, and how two kids from the same house can turn out so similar and so different.We get into independence, discipline, consequences, and the small parenting moments that shaped us more than we realized. We also talk about audacity, the “why not me” mindset, resilience through adversity, and what seeing the world taught Rebecca, from West Point to building a life overseas.If you have siblings, if you are a parent, or if you are still trying to understand what made you who you are, this one will hit.Chapters00:00 The conversation I wasn't ready for00:28 Nature vs nurture and how we were raised01:54 The messy middle people never see03:34 Where our parents got it wrong07:38 Consequences and accountability09:22 “I was wrong. You were right.”11:58 Being “Matt King's sister”18:18 What seeing the world teaches you23:25 Adversity, fear, and resilience27:17 The audacity to believe you can38:51 Why our parents hate it, doubt it, then support it56:57 Addiction traits and channeling them1:13:57 Why Rebecca is single1:24:16 The fox hunting storySubscribe for more conversations on leadership, family, performance, and building a life with intention.

Trees begin their lives as tiny seeds that sprout roots and shoots when they get enough water, sunlight, and warmth. As a tree grows, its roots spread underground to absorb water and nutrients. The trunk grows taller and thicker each year, adding rings that show the tree's age. Leaves help trees make food through photosynthesis, using sunlight and air. Trees can live for many years and provide oxygen, shade, food, and homes for animals. Understanding how trees grow helps explain why forests are so important to life on Earth.