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Forced fun is not play. And your team knows the difference. Episode Summary: In this Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit the playful wisdom of Jeff Harry—top HR voice, bow-tie enthusiast, and workplace play evangelist. This episode isn't about ping pong tables or mandatory karaoke. It's about how real play fuels real performance. Jeff dismantles the myth of “fun-at-work” by reminding us that true play requires psychological safety, freedom, and connection to purpose. He shares how following his love for toys didn't lead to the joy he expected — and how discovering his own play style did. Whether you're trying to beat burnout, build braver teams, or rediscover what lights you up, this sip is a nudge to find your own flavor of play. (Bonus: it might just be where your best work is hiding.) Key Takeaway Your brilliance is in your blind spot. Play is how you find it. Guest: Jeff Harry Named a top HR voice by SHRM and a featured speaker at the NFL and NPR, Jeff Harry helps teams rediscover joy through play. With equal parts research, whimsy, and real talk, he teaches leaders how to build psychologically safe workplaces where innovation and humanity thrive. Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com. Pour Yourself a Full Glass: February 2025 Episodes Episode 75: Eight Ways to Overcome Team Struggles and Stop Burnout Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 76: Not Forced Fun: How Play Powers Productivity, Part 1 with Jeff Harry Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 77: Tackling Toxic Work Environments with Play and Psychological Safety, Part 2 with Jeff Harry Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 78: ICYMI: Half-Play or Full Play: Joy and Productivity at Work with Jenn and Shelby Apple | Spotify | YouTube Want to know your play style? Take this quiz! jennwhitmer.com/play-quiz Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life jennwhitmer.com/books Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You're not broken. You're just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide. Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what's in the way, and what's actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we'll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I'll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here. A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who's ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

I'm back from our trip to New Zealand and ready to talk about the Un'Goro meta, before playing Jambre's Battlecry Shaman on the ladder! You can find the deck import code below the following contact links.  You can follow me @blisterguy on Twitch, Bluesky, and Youtube. Join our Discord community here or at discord.me/blisterguy. You can support this podcast and my other Hearthstone work at Patreon here. # 2x (1) Murloc Growfin # 2x (1) Pop-Up Book # 2x (2) Birdwatching # 2x (2) Parrot Sanctuary # 2x (3) Bumbling Bellhop # 2x (3) Fairy Tale Forest # 2x (3) Flight of the Firehawk # 2x (3) Hex # 1x (3) Turbulus # 2x (4) Baking Soda Volcano # 1x (4) Elise the Navigator # 1x (4) Hagatha the Fabled # 2x (5) Frosty Décor # 1x (6) Shudderblock # 1x (7) Shining Sentinel # 1x (8) Shaladrassil # 2x (9) Nebula # 1x (0) Zilliax Deluxe 3000 #   1x (0) Zilliax Deluxe 3000 #   1x (4) Twin Module #   1x (5) Perfect Module # 1x (125) The Ceaseless Expanse #  AAECAfGKBwjHpAaopQbPpQbUpQat4Qaq6gaSgweCmAcLr58Ep6UGpKcGqKcGw74GhL8GzsAG0MAG0dAGrP0G5pYHAAED9bMGx6QG97MGx6QG6t4Gx6QGAAA=

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS This episode features Alex and Bob Saladna, father and son founders of WickedFile, as they share how their software helps auto repair shops boost profitability by tracking parts, returns, and credits. WickedFile uncovers hidden losses from uncredited returns, missing parts, and even employee theft. A standout feature, Navigator, is an AI assistant that answers questions about shop data, offering insights into declined jobs, inventory, and customer trends. The system also streamlines audits and generates custom reports, freeing up shop owners to focus on growth. Whether you're looking to reduce losses or gain better control of your business, this episode offers practical, high-impact tools for shop success. Alex and Bob Saladna, WickedFile Show Notes Watch Full Video Episode Tracking Parts and Expenses with Data Mining: Discover Your Weaknesses: https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e970/ Introduction (00:00:00) WickedFile's Impact and Updates (00:02:25) Parts Management Challenges in Shops (00:03:40) Examples of Loss and Vendor Issues (00:04:46) Supplier Accountability and Credit Assurance (00:05:27) WickedFile's Profitability Impact (00:06:13) Tracking Every Dollar and Credit Recovery (00:07:54) WickedFile's Dashboard and Red Flags (00:09:45) Clarifying Profit Metrics (00:10:44) Catching Bad Actors and Expense Matching (00:11:02) Audit Readiness and Transaction Transparency (00:12:17) Introduction of Navigator AI Assistant (00:17:26) Navigator in Action: Declined Jobs Analysis (00:17:47) Using Navigator for Inventory Optimization (00:22:00) Deeper Business Insights and Marketing (00:25:27) Ease of Document Input and Adoption (00:26:01) A Origin Story of WickedFile (00:27:09) Custom Reports Feature (00:30:10) I High-Risk Repair Orders Example (00:32:16) Behavioral Impact and Operational Efficiency (00:33:58) Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club:

An episode from The Holistic Navigator. This is not to diagnosis or treat any disease/illness. Consult your physician before taking supplements or medications OR before you stop taking medications. This is for entertainment/informational purposes only! The world of dietary supplements, organic and non-GMO foods, and nutrition can be complex and confusing. People are often left with more questions than they began with when beginning to research “how to get healthy.” Are we able to trust every claim on the label? Is it really that important to find whole food sourced supplements and organic food? Where should I look to find TRUSTWORTHY information? Meet Amber: On this week's episode we talk with Garden of Life Regional Educator, Amber Lynn Vitale. Amber is a certified nutritionist, Ayurveda specialist, and many of her years of practice have been in conjunction with functional medicine specialists. Amber and Ed speak about the importance of critical thinking concerning supplements, the benefits of whole food supplements, and how a consumer can cut through the marketing and find effective products that will be beneficial for their health. Part 2 of this conversation will be available next week! Some Points We Discuss: What questions should we be asking ourselves as we consider what is going on with our health and how to optimize it? (5:00) Where do we start looking for quality nutritional products? (13:40) Some Key Takeaways From This Episode: We really have to get back to this concept of critical thinking to figure out what is going on with our health and how to vet products to help us along the way. (7:05) The difference between shopping online and shopping in a store where you actually have people to talk to about making your choices and that's extremely important. (14:22) Healing is as much an art as a science. (19:33) This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

RaeAnn Tucker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about heat safety, insurance navigators, the Stark County fair, school physicals, and state awards. Health and wellness are in focus this month across Stark and Henry Counties. At the Stark County Junior Fair, community members will find free blood pressure screenings, gun locks, and valuable health information at the Wyoming Fairgrounds on July 25th. Meanwhile, the Get Covered Illinois Navigator Program offers help with health insurance signups—catch their team at the Colona Library Petting Zoo on July 17th or Geneseo's Sidewalk Sales on July 25th. Amid this busy season, temperatures over 90 degrees prompt a reminder to stay hydrated and avoid peak heat. Visit local health department websites for resources and safety tips.

Do you love old trucks road rally racing, inspiring others and general Maker Shop Talk?  If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Seekers of Science) as she revs up the fun in this all new mini-season dedicated to the Hemming's Great Race and the amazing team of Trailblazing Creators assembled by Riley's Rebuilds!As a shout-out to Race Sponsor Auto Krafters Inc., this episode kicks off with a Tech Talk about Steering Systems before Tamara sits down with Navigator, Trailblazer and Maker Extraordinaire Audrey ( @AudreysQuadries )!Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):- Social Media- Collaborating with the #CreatorRace Team- Steering Systems- Autokrafters- 66 Fairlane- X-Cup Division- Mooresville, NC- The Hemming's Great Race- Finding Community in Car Enthusiasts- Working with Riley's Rebuilds- Navigating for the First Time- Being labeled a Trailblazer- Jessi Combs and the Jessi Combs Foundation- The Fastest Woman on Earth Documentary- Inspiring Older Generations- Audrey's Advice for new Racers.. and so much moreAs we dig into Season 3's 32nd episode of Tinkering Belles you're surely not going to want to miss it!So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.You can follow Audrey's adventures here, here, and here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/audreysQuadriesSkills Sharing on Riley's Rebuilds - https://www.instagram.com/rileysrebuilds/Skills Sharing with Complete Performance - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14EVMsTiMeW/Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. Support the show

Your purpose isn't in your title. It's your rippled-out impact. In this mini-sip of January joy, Jenn and Shelby revisit their electric conversation with Jade Simmons—concert pianist, rockstar keynote speaker, and all-around purpose powerhouse. Jade doesn't just drop truth bombs; she remixes your entire perspective on what purpose actually is. Right now, when so many leaders are wrestling with identity shifts, career questions, and “what am I even doing here?” vibes, Jade reminds us: Your purpose isn't what you do — it's what happens in others when you do what you do. In this quick hit, we unpack how exploration, failure, and even three-week job stints all play a role in your impact story. Key Takeaway Purpose fuels you, especially when life is unstable. Guest: Jade Simmons A boundary-breaking concert pianist turned world-class keynote speaker, Jade Simmons delivers transformational experiences on and off the stage. She's the author of Purpose: The Remix, known for blending classical brilliance with beat-dropping truth, and helping leaders unlock lives of greater purpose and power. Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com. Pour Yourself a Full Glass: January 2025 Episodes Episode 71: The Paradox of Profit or Purpose Apple, Spotify, YouTube Episode 72: Purpose Unleashed: Successful Leadership, Part 1 with Jade Simmons Apple, Spotify, YouTube Episode 73: Grow as a Leader and Build an Engaged Team, Part 2 with Jade Simmons Apple, Spotify, YouTube Episode 74: ICYMI: Stop Worrying About Them with Jenn and Shelby Apple, Spotify, YouTube Grab Jade's book, Purpose the Remix Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: https://jennwhitmer.com/books Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Start here for purpose! Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You're not broken. You're just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what's in the way, and what's actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we'll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I'll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here. A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who's ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

Real Life Ben took a family trip down to San Diego just in time for the other fireworks night—turns out, there are often more fireworks on the 3rd of July than the 4th. Devon also caught a local 3rd-of-July fireworks show, which has started to feel like the real deal instead of just a warm-up. Ben: “More fireworks on the 3rd than the 4th, easily.” The trend continues. While Ben and Devon were oohing and aahing at sky explosions, Steven stayed home and got some solid mini painting in while the family was off in LA. No notes, just vibes. He and Ben also snuck in a round of Walkabout Minigolf on the Raptor Cliffs course—it's like someone built a coastal campground-theme park hybrid, then casually added actual dinosaurs. Possibly the greatest putt-putt theme of all time. Meanwhile, Ben's been hooked on Watch Duty, an incredibly useful app that tracks wildfires and public safety alerts—especially important during peak summer heat. And no, Devon is nowhere near the Texas flooding that made national headlines on the 4th. Tragic and preventable, if we hadn't gutted infrastructure funding and climate prep years ago. Steven got a chance to run Daggerheart, the new RPG system by Critical Role (yes, spelled right this time). The system leans into storytelling with hope and fear dice—2d12 that keep every roll interesting. He nearly lost a copy to a chaotic-good Barnes & Noble employee, but ultimately triumphed. Future or Now Devon's existential pick this week? A study suggesting that the universe might start collapsing... in only 7 billion years. Here's the article. The researchers—drawing on data from the Dark Energy Survey and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument—predict we could be headed for a Big Crunch by year 33.3 billion. Honestly, we barely understand time and space now. Let's not even get into how to measure it. Steven brought the yeast: scientists have bioengineered yeast to glow and produce billions of peptide-based drugs. It's green tech, it's fast, it's like if a lava lamp could cure cancer. Glowing drug factories made of yeast. We love science when it gets weird and useful. Ben's deep in the sleep zone again—this time biohacking naps. Apple Watches, dream journals, and the fact that napping might make you literally see the world differently. Ben's fully ready to enter his lucid dream coding era. Book Club Next week's pick is Isaac Asimov's classic: The Last Question. You can also watch it here if you prefer the audio-visual route. It's short, sharp, and cosmic in scale—perfect for a group read before the universe crunches itself into a cosmic raisin. This week, we tackled movies and memories. A great Patreon comment from Renee about the new Pixar-ish flick Elio: "My kids liked Elio, it just kept reminding me of Flight of the Navigator. Not exactly, and I haven't seen it in a long time, but enough that I was like hmm... this kind of reminds me of something. Also, in the beginning, Elio stumbles into a museum place and there's a speaker talking about Voyager and whatnot. I turned to my husband and was like, wait—is that Kate Mulgrew? And he said, 'I have no idea who that is.' Sigh, being married to a non-nerd. But yea, they had Capt. Janeway voice a section about the NASA Voyager program." Chef's kiss. Quick movie reviews: Elio (Steven): ★★★¾ — good sci-fi intro for younger audiences. Flight of the Navigator (Devon): Still fun, though we forgot it has a 12-year time jump. How to Train Your Dragon (Ben & Devon): Ben called it a “competently done action movie,” Devon praised the depth and pacing—especially that final battle. Independence Day (Ben): It's still a banger. Devon's stunned Steven hasn't watched it more. Jurassic World: Rebirth (Steven): Don't. Just... don't. Not even for hate-watching. And lastly: an original Technicolor print of Star Wars—yes, pre-Lucas tinkering—was recently screened in the UK. It's official: Han shot first. If you're curious, the best fan restorations are the Despecialized Edition and 4K77, sourced from original 35mm prints. The Force is real, and so is the grainy, unedited magic. Let us know if you watched fireworks on the 3rd, if you've played Daggerheart, or if you're Team Nap or Team Yeast in the great future wars. And if you're watching Elio, listen closely—you might just hear Janeway.

In this episode of the Oracle University Podcast, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Mitchell Flinn, VP of Program Management for the CSS Platform, to explore Oracle Cloud Success Navigator.   This interactive platform is designed to help customers optimize their cloud journey, offering best practices, AI tools, and personalized guidance from implementation to innovation. Don't miss this insider look at maximizing your Oracle Cloud investment!   Oracle Cloud Success Navigator Essentials: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/oracle-cloud-success-navigator-essentials/147489/242186 Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-university/ X: https://x.com/Oracle_Edu   Special thanks to Arijit Ghosh, David Wright, Kris-Ann Nansen, Radhika Banka, and the OU Studio Team for helping us create this episode. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Transcript: 00:00 Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast, the first stop on your cloud journey. During this series of informative podcasts, we'll bring you foundational training on the most popular Oracle technologies. Let's get started! 00:25 Nikita: Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast! I'm Nikita Abraham, Team Lead of Editorial Services with Oracle University, and joining me is my co-host Lois Houston, Director of Innovation Programs.  Lois: Hi everyone! Today is the first of a two-part special on Oracle Cloud Success Navigator. This is a tool that provides you with a clear path to cloud transformation and helps you get the most out of your cloud investment. 00:52 Nikita: And to tell us more about this, we have Mitchell Flinn joining us today. Mitchell is VP of Program Management for Oracle Cloud Success Navigator. In this episode, we'll ask Mitchell about the ins and outs of this powerful platform, its benefits, key features, and the role it plays in streamlining cloud journeys. Lois: Yeah. Hi Mitchell! What is Oracle's approach to cloud technology and customer success, and how does the Cloud Success Navigator support this philosophy? 01:22 Mitchell: Oracle has an amazing amount of industry-leading enterprise cloud technologies across our entire portfolio. All of this is at your disposal. That, coupled with the sole focus of your success, forms the crux of the company's transformational journey. In other words, we put your success at the heart of everything we do. For each organization, the path to achieve maximum value from our technology is unique. Success Navigator reflects our emphasis on being there with you throughout the entire journey to steer you to success.  01:53 Nikita: Ok, what about from a business's viewpoint? Why would they need the Navigator? Mitchell: Businesses across every industry are moving mission-critical applications to the cloud. However, business leaders understand that there's no one-size-fits-all model for cloud development and deployment. Some fundamentals for success are your need to ensure new technologies are seamlessly integrated into day-to-day operations and continually optimize to align with evolving business requirements. You must ensure stakeholder visibility through the journey with updates at every stage. Building system efficiencies into other key tasks, which has to be done at the forefront when considering your cloud transformation. You also need to quickly identify risks and address them during the implementation process and beyond. Beyond the technical execution, cloud deployments also require significant process and organizational changes to ensure that adoption is aligned with business goals and delivers tangible benefits. Moreover, the training process for new features after cloud adoption can be an organization wide initiative that needs special attention. These requirements or more can be addressed through Oracle Cloud Success Navigator, which is a new interactive digital platform to guide you through all stages of your cloud journey. 03:09 Lois: Mitchell, how does Cloud Success Navigator platform enhance the user experience? How does it support customers at different stages of their cloud journey? Mitchell: Platform is included for free for all cloud application customers. And core to Success Navigator is the goal of increasing transparency among customers, partners in the Oracle team, from project kickoff through quarterly releases. Included in the platform are implementation best practices, Oracle Modern Best Practices focused on solutions provided by our applications, and guidance on living within the cloud.   Success Navigator supports you for every stage of your Oracle journey. You can first get your bearings and understand what's possible with your cloud solution using preconfigured starter environments to support your design decisions. It helps you chart a proven course by providing access to Oracle expertise and Oracle Modern Best Practices, so you can use cloud quality standards to guide your implementation approach. You can find value from quarterly releases using AI assistants and preview environments to experience and adopt latest features that matter to you. And you can blaze new trails by building your own cloud roadmap based on your organization's goals, keeping you focused on the capabilities you need for day-to-day and the road ahead. 04:24 Nikita: How does the Navigator cater to the needs of all the different customers? Mitchell: For customers just getting started with Oracle implementations, Navigator provides a framework with success criteria for each stakeholder involved in the implementation, and provides recommended milestones and checklists to keep everyone on track. For existing customers and experienced cloud customers thriving in the cloud, it provides contextually relevant insights based on your cloud landscape. It prepares you for quarterly releases and preview environments, and enables the use of AI and optimization within your cloud investment. For our partners, it allows Oracle to work in a collaborative way to really team up for our customers. Navigator gives transparency to all stakeholders and helps determine what success criteria we should be thinking about at each milestone phase of the journey. And it also helps customers and partners get more out of their Oracle investment through a seamless process. 05:20 Lois: Right. Mitchell, can you elaborate on the use cases of the platform? How does it address challenges and requirements during cloud implementations? Mitchell: We can create transparency and alignment between you, your partner, and the Oracle team using shared view of progress measured through standard criteria. We can incorporate recommended key milestones and activities to help you visualize and measure your progress. And we can use built-in assessments, remove risk, and ask the right questions at the right time to make the right implementation decisions for your organization. Additionally, we can use Starter Configuration, which allows you to experience the latest capabilities and leading practices to enrich design decisions for your organization with Starter Configuration. This can activate Starter Configuration early in your journey to understand what delivered capability can do for you. It allows you to evaluate modern best practices to determine how your design process can work in the future. And it empowers and educates your organization by interacting with real capability, using real processes to make the right decisions for your cloud implementation. You're able to access new features in Fusion updates. You can do this to learn what you need to know about new features in a one-stop shop and connect your company in a compelling capacity. You can find, familiarize, and prioritize new and existing features in one place. And you can experience new features in hands-on preview environments available with you with each quarterly release. You can explore new theme-based approaches using adoption centers for AI and Redwood to understand where to start and how to get there. And you can understand innovation opportunities based on business processes, data insights, and industry benchmarks. 07:01 Nikita: Now that we've covered the basics, can you walk us through some of the key features of the platform? Let's start with the Home page. Mitchell: This is the starting point of the customer journey and the central location for everything Navigator has to offer, including best practice content. You'll find content focused on implementation phase, the innovation phase, and administrative elements like the team structure, program and projects, and other relevant tips and tricks. Cloud Quality Standards provides learning content and checklists for successful business transformation. This helps support the effective adoption and adherence to Cloud Quality Standards and enables individuals to leverage AI and predictive insights. The feature Sunburst allows capability for features to be reviewed in an interactive graphic, illustrating new features by pillar, other attributes, which enable customers to review features curated to identify and adopt new features that meet their needs. It helps you understand recommended features across your application base based off of a production profile, covering mandatory adoption requirements, efficiency gains, innovation capabilities like AI and Redwood to drive business change. Next is the Adoption Center, which addresses the need of our existing and implementing customers. It covers the concept of how Redwood is an imperative for our application customers, what it means, and how, and when we could translate some of the requirements to a business user or an IT user. Roadmap is an opportunity for the team to evaluate which features are most interesting at any given moment, the items that they would like to adopt next, and save features or items that they might require later. 08:36 Lois: That's great. Mitchell, I know we have two new features rolling out in 2025. Can you tell us a little bit about them? Mitchell: Preview Environment. This allows users to explore new features and orderly release through a shared environment by logging into Navigator, eliminating potential regression needs, data adjustments and loads, and other common pre-work. You can explore the feature directly with the support of Oracle Guided Learning. The second additional feature for 2025 is AI Assist. We've taken everything within Navigator and trained an LLM to provide customers the ability to inquire about best practices, solutions, and features within the applications and ultimately make them smarter as they prepare for areas like design workshops, quarterly release readiness, and engaging across our overall Oracle team. Customers can use, share, and apply Oracle content knowledge to their day-to-day responsibilities. 09:32 Have you mastered the basics of AI? Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Unlock the potential of advanced AI with our OCI Generative AI Professional course and certification that covers topics like Large Language Models, the OCI Generative AI Service, and building Q&A chatbots for real-world applications. Head over to mylearn.oracle.com and find out more.  10:01 Nikita: Welcome back! Mitchell, how can I get started with the Navigator? Mitchell: To request customer access to Success Navigator's environment, you need to submit a request form via the Success Navigator page on oracle.com.  You need to be able to provide your customer support identifier with the help icon around the CSI number. If you don't have your CSI number, you can still submit your request and a member of the Success Navigator team will reach out and coordinate with you to understand the information that's required. Once access is granted, you'll receive a welcome email to Oracle Cloud Success Navigator. 10:35 Lois: Alright, and after that's done? Mitchell: Before implementing Oracle Cloud Applications in your organization, you need to think of a structure that helps you organize and manage that implementation. To implement a solution footprint for a relatively small organization operating in a single country, and with an implementation time of only a few months, defining a single project might be a good enough organization to manage the implementation. For example, if you're implementing Core Human Capital Management applications, you could define a single project for that. But if you're implementing a broad solution footprint for a large business across multiple organizational entities in multiple countries, and with an implementation time of several years, a single project isn't enough. In such cases, organizations typically define a structure of a program with multiple underlying projects that reflect the scope, approach, timelines of business transformation. For example, you're implementing both HCM and ERP applications in a two-phased approach. You might decide to define a program with two underlying projects, one for HCM and one for ERP. For large, international business transformations, you can define multiple programs, each with multiple underlying projects. For example, you might first need to define a global design for a common way of working with HCM and then start rolling out that global design to individual countries. In such a scenario, you might define a program called HCM Transformation with a first project for global design, followed by multiple projects associated with individual countries. You could do the same for ERP. 12:16 Nikita: Mitchell, we've mentioned “cloud journey” a few times in this conversation, but can you tell us a little more about it? How can teams use it to guide their work? Mitchell: The main purpose of Oracle's cloud journey is to provide leading practices and actionable guidance to customers and implementation partners for successful implementations, operations within the cloud, and innovation through Oracle Cloud solutions. These are defined in terms of stages, activities, topics, and milestones. They focus on, how do you do the right things at the right time the first time. For customers, implementation partners in the cloud journey, this allows us to facilitate collaboration and transparency, accelerate the journey, and visualize and measure our progress. 12:59 Lois: We'll stop here for today. Join us next week as we continue our discussion on Oracle Cloud Success Navigator.  Nikita: And if want to look at some demos of everything we touched upon today, head over to mylearn.oracle.com and take a look at the Oracle Cloud Success Navigator Essentials course. Until next time, this is Nikita Abraham… Lois: And Lois Houston, signing off! 13:22 That's all for this episode of the Oracle University Podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please click Subscribe to get all the latest episodes. 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In this episode, Jake interviews Roger and Lynn Hamilton where they talk about their passion to see ordinary people live out a Navigator core tenant “To know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same.” After multiple years on campus Roger spends his time pouring into the staff at Eagle Lake Camp who in turn pour into the kids who attend summer camp.

An episode from The Holistic Navigator. This is not to diagnosis or treat any disease/illness. Consult your physician before taking supplements or medications OR before you stop taking medications. This is for entertainment/informational purposes only! MEET DR. MERCOLA Dr. Mercola is an osteopathic physician, multiple New York Times best-selling author and one of the largest voices challenging traditional health care. In 1997 he created his website, which is not only one of the largest resources on holistic healing available on the web, but also a great place to find trusted and effective natural products to help you achieve optimal health. SOME TOPICS WE DISCUSSED: What is the keto diet and how to do it well? (6:00) What are the benefits of intermittent fasting? (11:38) How does keto impact cholesterol? (15:10) What is leaky gut and what can we do about it? (19:00) Sleep, Insomnia and EMF (24:28) How to prevent illness and favorite immune boosting supplements? (33:30) Your internal clock and extending your life. (39:43) KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Some people's bodies are not designed to do the keto diet or fast. (10:14) Compress your eating window. (13:27) EMFs interact with our body to produce significant oxidative stress. (26:57) You need to address the fundamentals of health before you expect to have great health or see improvements from treatments. (30:35) Vitamin C supplementation through food is ideal unless you're sick, then supplementation is the way to go. (34:45) ===== THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Nutrition World: https://nutritionw.com/ Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ The Barn Nursery: https://www.barnnursery.com/ Optimize U Chattanooga: https://optimizeunow.com/chattanooga/ Guardian Investment Advisors: https://giaplantoday.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/ Our House Studio: https://ourhousestudiosinc.com/

Day 2 of the Lost City of Un'Goro Prerelease Brawl brought some new strategies, and I play Imbue Quest Priest in the Brawl. You can find the deck import code below the following contact links.  You can follow me @blisterguy on Twitch, Bluesky, and Youtube. Join our Discord community here or at discord.me/blisterguy. You can support this podcast and my other Hearthstone work at Patreon here. # 1x (0) Wisp # 2x (1) Glade Ecologist # 2x (1) Nightshade Tea # 2x (1) Power Word: Shield # 1x (1) Reach Equilibrium # 2x (2) Bitterbloom Knight # 2x (2) Lunarwing Messenger # 2x (2) Orbital Halo # 1x (2) Smoldering Ascent # 2x (3) Holy Nova # 2x (3) Kaldorei Priestess # 1x (4) Elise the Navigator # 1x (4) Gravedawn Sunbloom # 2x (4) Resplendent Dreamweaver # 1x (5) Ancient of Yore # 1x (6) Bob the Bartender # 2x (6) Gladesong Siren # 1x (7) Endbringer Umbra # 1x (8) Malorne the Waywatcher # 1x (9) Fyrakk the Blazing #  AAECAf6QBArygwe4hwesiAe2lAfFlAeolgfblweCmAf1mAeKsQcKhJ8EmcAG8+EGnPsGoPsG94EHhYYHu5YHvZYH0q8HAAA=

In honor of July 4th in America, on today's podcast, I'm rerunning my Memorial Day 2022 episode with my amazing friend Yvonne Caputo. She is the author of "Flying with Day." This is not only the story of a WWII B-24 Navigator, but the story about the importance of listening. Michael Caputo was a member of "the greatest generation" and he had a story to tell. Fortunately for us, his daughter, Yvonne listened. This podcast is also about the importance of listening to your elders and learning from what they have to say. Yvonne's book can be found on Amazon, or your favorite place where books are sold. She can be reached at Yvonne@Yvonnecaputo.com As always, you are invited to join the Strive to Thrive Facebook group for a supportive community.... https://www.facebook.com/groups/strivetothrivepageBTW...If you love this episode, please take a screenshot, share it on your Facebook story and tag me @TonyWechsler

What if conflict wasn't a sign of failure… but an invitation to lead? In this December Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit their powerful conversation with author and leadership speaker Justin Jones-Fosu. Together, they explore how to handle disagreement without dehumanization, the subtle difference between respect and agreement, and how leaders can thank their teams for dissent — yes, really. This is the episode for when you're heading into hard conversations (or a family reunion) and want to keep your soul and your sanity intact. Key Takeaway You don't have to agree with someone to honor their humanity. Respect starts with how you listen. Guest: Justin Jones-Fosu Justin Jones-Fosu is a global speaker, author, and CEO of Work. Meaningful. He helps organizations and individuals transform how they work by connecting their values to their everyday actions. His latest book, I Respectfully Disagree, equips leaders with practical tools to navigate conflict with clarity and character. Connect with Justin: justinjonesfosu.com Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves this fall, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. More with Jenn: jennwhitmer.com Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™ ™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com. Pour Yourself a Full Glass: December 2024 Episodes Ep. 66: How to Lead When People Disagree Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Ep. 67: The Power of Respectful Disagreement (Part 1 with Justin Jones-Fosu) Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Ep. 68: Finding Common Ground in Complex Situations (Part 2 with Justin Jones-Fosu) Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Ep. 69: ICYMI: Turning Disagreements into Dialogue (with Jenn & Shelby) Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Grab Justin's latest book, *I Respectfully Disagree.* Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: https://jennwhitmer.com/books Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You're not broken. You're just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide. Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what's in the way, and what's actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we'll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I'll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here. A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who's ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

As we plan for our upcoming 3 month long motorhome trip to Alaska and back, we thought that it might be helpful to share some of our planning ideas. We have done several extended trips over the years, so the planning has become second nature, but many listeners may be contemplating such a trip, so here are some of our tips and tricks for making the trip go smoothly. We will be taking you with us as we travel the 10,000 miles r/t to Alaska. Martha will be blogging daily as we make the journey. Her blog can be found at mytripjournal.com/wiseman63. You can also look back at all of our recent trips both RV, ocean and lan

Episode 60 - Coury has a refined palate when it comes to sugar-free soft drinks, Chris spent his birthday in San Francisco, Coury is impressed with Chris' selection of readily-available erasers, the guys once again discuss the great Pee-Wee Herman, Chris has started buying Blu-Ray movies while paring down his streaming services, the guys discuss old EC comics, Coury is teaching his kid how to ride a bike, Chris gives an after-action report from the Kraftwerk concert, Coury is still thinking about learning the guitar but is currently suffering from tennis elbow, and Chris is headed back down the Atari rabbit hole. Send in a question to heresmypodcast@gmail.com #heresmypodcast #HMQFY

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An episode from The Holistic Navigator. This is not to diagnosis or treat any disease/illness. Consult your physician before taking supplements or medications OR before you stop taking medications. This is for entertainment/informational purposes only! Guest Brenda Watson! Probiotics have been receiving more and more attention lately, with good reason. They can drastically change the state of our health and are key components to many of the body's functions. Although they may serve to improve your digestive health, they also have the ability to improve your skin, cognitive health, heart health, and can help boost your immune system. SOME POINTS WE DISCUSS: How did Brenda Watson get into being a digestive health expert? (3:23) Why is it that people may not be getting the desired results from their probiotics? (10:34) What kinds of bacteria are in our digestive system? (12:46) How do you read a probiotic label? (18:17) What is SIBO? (32:48) Should our pets take probiotics? (38:08) SOME KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: We all have a probiotic footprint and our environment, medications, and food impact our footprint. (10:48) Probiotics are the multivitamin for the gut. (11:45) A week to two weeks after stopping a probiotic, your body will naturally go back to a the footprint that you had when you were immunocompromised. (12:29) Probiotics are not just to help you go to the bathroom better. They impact your whole body. (20:35) Make sure your probiotics potency is guaranteed to the date of expiration. (27:17) ===== THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Nutrition World: www.nutritionw.com Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ The Barn Nursery: https://www.barnnursery.com/ Optimize U Chattanooga: https://optimizeunow.com/chattanooga/ Guardian Investment Advisors: https://giaplantoday.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/ Our House Studio: https://ourhousestudiosinc.com/

Dustin Reid, chief strategist for fixed income at Mackenzie Investments, says he expects the Federal Reserve to hold off on rate cuts in July, but to be moved into making a double cut — half a percent — in September, and worries that the central bank may be waiting too long to act, as the labor market is starting to show some cracks. Reid said a bigger cut might be taken as a positive by the market if inflation hasn't spiked, labor markets are slow but steady and the action suggests that the Fed is trying to stay ahead of the action. That action and uncertainty has Reid favoring intermediate bonds now, with two- to five-year maturities. John Kosar, chief market strategist at Asbury Research, says he is risk-on right now, being fully invested and continuing to ride the wave that started churning after the stock market bottomed out in April. Kosar acknowledges that the market's rebound has been fast and big, and so he's expecting a reversion to the mean that would push him to a risk-off position, ahead of what he considers a foreseeable market tumble. Plus, in The NAVigator segment, Mike Schueller — co-manager of the Allspring Income Opportunities fund — says he foresees a "muddle-through economy," which is actually a good environment for high-yield bonds, which face little default risk at a point where recession has "receded into the background."

TSN Host James Duthie joined OverDrive to discuss the CBA changes for the NHL, the league expanding to 84 games, how the schedule length will impact games, the lead up to free agency, Navigator Cup in the golf match against O-Dog and more.

In this Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit their conversation with former Cirque du Soleil creative director Krista Monson. From reclaiming the word just to literally lying in a vineyard to watch bees, Krista shares how slowing down, restoring creativity, and honoring your voice are essential survival tools — not luxuries — for leaders and creators alike. Key Takeaway When you minimize your words, you minimize your work. Language shapes the world — so speak with intention, not apology. Guest: Krista Monson Krista Monson is a renowned creative director, speaker, and former Artistic Director with Cirque du Soleil. Over 13 years, she led casting and directed performances for some of the company's most iconic shows, including O in Las Vegas. Krista has choreographed and produced global events — from the UN's World Humanitarian Summit to global athletic games opening ceremonies. Today, she helps families reconnect with creativity, purpose, and presence through storytelling and artistic insight. Find more about Krista here: https://sincerelyyoursmemoirs.com/ Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com. Pour Yourself a Full Glass: November 2024 Episodes Episode 62: Connections are the Glue of Healthy Leadership with Jenn Whitmer Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Episode 63: How to Stop Burning Out Doing What You Love with Krista Monson Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Episode 64: Eight Survival Tips for Leaders with Krista Monson Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Episode 65: ICYMI: The Art of Uncommon Leadership with Jenn Whitmer & Shelby Merryweather Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: https://jennwhitmer.com/books Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You're not broken. You're just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide. Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what's in the way, and what's actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we'll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I'll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose *and* still like your life. Start the process here. A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who's ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

An episode from The Holistic Navigator. This is not to diagnosis or treat any disease/illness. Consult your physician before taking supplements or medications OR before you stop taking medications. This is for entertainment/informational purposes only! How's your stress level these days? Chances are if you're anything like us, tensions are running high with quarantine orders still in place throughout most of the country. And while hope for a return to normalcy is in sight, people across the nation have lost jobs, are stuck inside with family, and are trying their best to navigate these uncertain times. With these new sources of stress in our lives, our bodies may have a difficult time coping. Meet Cheryl: On this week's episode we have the opportunity to speak with somebody who can help us navigate these increasingly stressful situations. Cheryl Myers is the Chief of Scientific Affairs & Education for Europharma and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the adrenal glands and adrenal fatigue. She walks us through the function of our adrenal glands, what contributes to adrenal fatigue and many of the common symptoms associated with tired adrenal glands. She and Ed then talk about several options to help return your adrenals to appropriate function, including several wonderful options from our friends at Terry Naturally. Some Topics We Discuss: What do the adrenal glands do? (3:40) What are the symptoms of people that have adrenal fatigue? (9:52) Should we test our cortisol levels and what should we look for? (13:17) How do we nourish the adrenal glands? (16:48) Is there anyone who should not use Adrenaplex? (23:52) Sleep is an essential part of adrenal function. How do we address that issue? (26:19) This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Bob Marcotte, President at Gladstone Capital Corp., says that government policies which encourage business investment and capital expenditures are creating outstanding conditions for the private credit market. In an interview at the Active Investment Company Alliance BDC Forum in New York City, Marcotte said that Gladstone is "very bullish" on the likely capital-expenditure cycle being spurred by tariff and near-shoring policies, but the veteran money manager also noted that BDCs have never been more competitive with the public markets, thans to rapid expansion in recent years, moving the industry to a point where "there's so much money in the private market today that it's almost as liquid as it would be if it were in the broadly syndicated market."

WESLACO, TEXAS - A spokesperson for MHP Salud says no staff member has lost their job because of federal funding cuts to the Affordable Care Act Navigator Program.Heather Morgan is vice president of communications and business development for MHP Salud. She oversees brand development and management, reputation, communications, and positioning. In an email to the Rio Grande Guardian, she did confirm that the Weslaco-based non-profit has been informed of federal funding cuts to the Navigator program.“MHP Salud has a long-standing history in the RGV. We provide multiple services to the community to provide families and individuals with health education, child health and developmental support, health insurance education and application assistance, and much more,” said Heather Morgan, vice president of communications and business development for MHP Salud.“Our programming array includes Parents as Teachers, Familias Saludables, Silver Connections, Connecting Kids to Coverage, and the Navigator program.”Morgan continued: “While MHP Salud has received notice that funding for the Navigator program will be reduced, we will receive funding to continue serving the RGV through the Navigator program, as well as our other programs.”Morgan added: “Moreover, while the funding reduction will impact staffing, final decisions have not yet been made, and no one was informed that August 31 will be their last day of employment.”Morgan wrote to the Guardian following comments made by Moises Arjona, collective impact director for Unidos Contra la Diabetes. During a webinar hosted by Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force, and in a subsequent interview with the Guardian, Arjona spoke about the impact of federal funding cuts to the Affordable Care Act.Morgan said Arjona does not work for MHP Salud and does not speak for the nonprofit. Asked if he would like to respond, Arjona said: “What I shared (at the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force webinar) was that from the community health workers who are employed at MHP Salud, those who reached out and provided me with information regarding funding and who were looking for open job positions.”Arjona continued: “We value MHP Salud as a partner in the community and they do great work, but as they have stated in their email, funding is being reduced and that will affect the work that is being done in the community.”Arjona added: “MHP Salud is a provider for the Affordable Care Act and many of our folks in the community depend on MHP Salud to continue to help them navigate the Market Place during open enrollment. Our population is not tech savvy and needs help, especially during open enrollment.”Here is part of an interview Arjona gave the Guardian.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

What do you want people to see when they look at your leadership? In this mini-episode, Jenn and Shelby reflects on the conversation with former Nike executive Kenx Black, who brings serious depth to the idea of values — not as brand buzzwords, but as the way you move through the world. From design to decision-making, Ken reminds us that personal values don't stay put—they follow you through every role, every pivot, every big “what's next.” Whether you're building a team or choosing clients, knowing your values helps you say “yes” with purpose and “no” without guilt. Key Takeaway Your values aren't just about how you see the world. They're how you want the world to see *you*. Guest: Ken Black Former Nike exec, SPARQ, design thinker, and strategic advisor coach who believes in leading with purpose. Connect with Ken at: linkedin.com/in/ken-black-5336a64/ Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. Find more with Jenn at: jennwhitmer.com. Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com. Pour Yourself a Full Glass: October 2024 Episodes Episode 57: Values, Trust and the Bottom Line Apple, Spotify , or YouTube. Episode 58: How Values Build Your Leadership, part 1 with Ken Black Apple, Spotify, or YouTube. Episode 59: Values as a Compass in Business Leadership, part 2 with Ken Black Apple, Spotify, or YouTube. Episode 60: How to Develop Your Team as a Leader, part 3 with Ken Black Apple, Spotify, or YouTube. Episode 61: ICYMI: How Values Guide You Through Uncertainty with Jenn and Shelby Apple, Spotify, or YouTube. Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: https://jennwhitmer.com/books Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Values Identifier Guide will give your direction and more. You can't lead with confidence if you're unclear on what matters. This free guide helps you identify and define your top five values — so your choices stop feeling like darts in the dark. Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what's in the way, and what's actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we'll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I'll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose *and* still like your life. Start the process here. A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who's ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

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In this episode of the ACRO podcast CURiE edition, CURiE Channel Editor Dr. Jessica Schuster speaks with author Dr. Shearwood McClelland, III about his published article, "Early Implementation of the Navigator-Assisted Hypofractionation (NAVAH) Program in Hispanic-American Breast Cancer Patients." Contemporary Updates: Radiotherapy Innovation & Evidence (CURiE) is the official publication platform of the American College of Radiation Oncology through the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.Read the article here: https://www.cureus.com/articles/363179-early-implementation-of-the-navigator-assisted-hypofractionation-navah-program-in-hispanic-american-breast-cancer-patients#!/

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An episode from The Holistic Navigator. This is not to diagnosis or treat any disease/illness. Consult your physician before taking supplements or medications OR before you stop taking medications. This is for entertainment/informational purposes only! Meet Reed: Twenty years ago Reed Davis witnessed individuals visit the doctor continually without any real healing occurring and believed there had to be a better way. He made it his life's mission to provide care and coaching for people who were wanting results, without the harsh drugs so often prescribed. He's a certified nutritional coach and fitness coach, and developed a program called Functional Diagnostic Nutrition that has taught thousands of people across many countries how to empower themselves and others how to get well and stay well naturally. On this week's episode we talk with Reed about his program and the importance of natural healing in the battle against poor health. What is functional medicine? (1:42) What patterns should we look for in our blood work? (15:00) How can someone learn more or even become certified in functional health? (16:50 You have to look at what's H.I.D.D.E.N. to find what's wrong with you: hormones, immune, digestive, detoxification, energy production, and nervous system. (11:04) Standard blood tests provided by most physicians only scratch the surface to what's going on. (14:04) It's important to pay attention even when you're in a “normal range” in your blood work. It's in those periods of being fine and not fine that we have to do research. (20:55) This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial says he expects the market has enough momentum to break through to new record highs, and soon. Led by tech stocks, Turnquist expects the move off the April lows to continue, though he acknowledges that the macro backdrop "is extremely messy." If the market can overcome trade uncertainties, Turnquist says that when new highs are achieved three months apart, it is typically a good sign that a volatile market can continue overcome bad news and continue upward trends. The NAVigator segment features an interviewed taped in New York at the Active Investment Company Alliance BDC Forum with Tonnie Wybensinger, head of government relations for the Small Business Investors Association, an industry advocacy group who discusses current legislation that would give BDC investors a tax break and how legislation on esoteric subjects like business-development companies gets passed. Natalie Iannello, discusses a Howdy.com survey which showed that the average American now believes they need $105,000 a year to live comfortably, which is a problem when you consider that other research shows the average American salary at about $66,000. Plus, it's Chuck birthday, and he shares a birthday wish for his financial situation, and yours.

Mitchel Penn, Managing Director at Oppenheimer & Co. — interviewed at the Active Investment Company Alliance BDC Forum in New York on Wednesday — says that credit losses for business development companies during the first quarter of 2025 were more than double the level they have been at for the last few years. Penn says some of that increase could be attributed to the market's reaction to government policies, but that it also could be that interest rates have stayed higher for so long now that they are starting to create credit-quality issues. He said BDCs can still deliver returns in the range of 9% moving forward, though he warned that an increasing number of business-development companies may struggle to earn their dividends, making it particularly important for investors to check under the hood to make sure the yield is real and not goosed by return of capital.

You're already creating culture. Yes, even if it's just you and your cat. Culture isn't some corporate memo or office ping-pong table. It's how you flow together. In this episode, Jenn and Shelby revisits the conversation with leadership expert Moe Carrick to explore what culture actually means, why it exists even in teams of one, and how hiring for “fit” might be holding you back. Key Takeaway The question isn't if you have culture — it's what kind you're creating, and if it supports the way you want to work and lead. Guest: Moe Carrick Leadership expert, author, and founder of Moementum, Inc., Mo helps humans thrive at work. Connect with Moe at linkedin.com/in/moecarrick. Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. More from Jenn at jennwhitmer.com Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com. Pour Yourself a Full Glass: September 2024 Episodes Ep. 53: Great Workplaces Need Conflict Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Ep. 54: Culture, Productivity, and Joy with Mo Carrick – Part 1 Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Ep. 55: Cultivating Culture Starts with This Question – Part 2 Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Ep. 56: ICYMI: Culture, Conflict, and Creating Joy with Jenn + Shelby Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Grab Moe's book When Work is Good: What it Means, Why it Drives Results, How You Can Build a Workplace People Love. Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: jennwhitmer.com/books Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You're not broken. You're just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide. Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what's in the way, and what's actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we'll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I'll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here. A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who's ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

An episode from The Holistic Navigator. This is not to diagnosis or treat any disease/illness. Consult your physician before taking supplements or medications OR before you stop taking medications. This is for entertainment/informational purposes only! It's a touchy, sometimes awkward subject. Declining libido and male sexual performance are problems that can hit anyone at any age. Yes, these typically decline as we age, but waning sex drive can affect the young, overworked, and stressed individual as well. On this week's episode, we speak about the possible causes of low libido and and some practical solutions. As always, we believe in not just treating the outward symptom, but the underlying systemic issue producing the symptom. We discuss pharmaceutical and natural options, new emerging treatments, and methods to lower stress and improve your emotional state. Some Topics We Discussed: What causes low libido and why is it so common? (1:17) Are there any supplements we can take to help with low libido? (8:01) How does your emotional state impact libido? (10:34) What is the natural approach to dealing with less than optimal sexual performance? (13:09) What are healthy testosterone levels? (29:04) Key Takeaways From This Episode: Low libido is almost always a multi-faceted issue that requires a much more holistic approach. (2:43) The more common issue with men is not low testosterone but elevating estrogen. (4:17) The key to enhancing performance is improving nitric oxide levels. (18:43) This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Think you're at the end of your story? You're probably just in the messy middle. Episode Summary: In this Summer Sips episode, Jenn and Shelby revisit their August conversation with keynote speaker and storytelling powerhouse Kindra Hall. From Appalachian tales to leadership truths, this episode reminds us that storytelling isn't just a communication tactic—it's a lifeline. Whether you're leading a team, coaching your kids, or just trying to survive Tuesday, stories shape how we connect, grow, and lead. Kindra's insight that *“when there's a problem, there's a story”* reshapes how we show up at work and in life. You'll hear about football sagas in the holler, four-year-old curiosity, and what it means to reclaim your narrative as the main character of your own leadership. Key Takeaway When things feel like the end, it's probably just the middle. And to paraphrase Andy Grammer, grab the pen and write the next part of the story. Guest: Kindra Hall Kindra Hall is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and expert on the strategic power of storytelling. She's the author of *Stories That Stick* and *The Story Edge* and has been featured in Forbes, Inc., and SUCCESS Magazine. Kindra helps leaders and organizations harness storytelling to build trust, connection, and influence in their work. Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, *Joyosity*, hits shelves this fall, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. Connect with Jenn at jennwhitmer.com See Jenn in action and check her speaking availability at jennwhitmer.com/speaking. Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including *Joyosity™ ™.* She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com. Pour Yourself a Full Glass: August 2024 Episodes Episode 49: We're Literally Dying Without Joy [Apple] [Spotify] or [YouTube] Episode 50: The Biological Power of Stories for Leaders, part 1 with Kindra Hall [Apple] [Spotify] or [YouTube] Episode 51: Storytelling as a People Power Skill, part 2 with Kindra Hall [Apple] [Spotify] or [YouTube] Episode 52: ICYMI: Joy at Work and Storytelling with Jenn and Shelby [Apple] [Spotify] or [YouTube] Grab Kindra's book The Story Edge Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get it here: https://jennwhitmer.com/books Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You're not broken. You're just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide. Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what's in the way, and what's actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we'll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I'll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose *and* still like your life. Start the process here. A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who's ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

We're back with another Rapid Fire Journal Club. Luke Hedrick and Dave Furfaro discuss the NAVIGATOR trial published in NEJM in 2021 evaluating tezepelumab for adults with asthma. Article and Reference We are talking today about the NAVIGATOR trial evaluating … Continue reading →

Ending our April cruise in Maui (Hawaii), we headed home to Chicago for the duration of the spring. We did take a short flight to Orlando to close on our new (to us) house at the Great Outdoors (TGO) that will be our winter home starting in 2026. This house has a nice RV port which will give our aging MH a covered parking space during the off months. We chat about many RVing topics as our attention turns to RVing in the summer. Cooling your RV and fridge topics as well as the latest tech issues are discussed in this episode.

An episode from The Holistic Navigator. This is not to diagnosis or treat any disease/illness. Consult your physician before taking supplements or medications OR before you stop taking medications. This is for entertainment/informational purposes only! Chronic pain is epidemic and traditional treatments are causing health disasters in this country. The widespread use of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are wreaking havoc on the health of many worldwide and they might not even know it's happening. These are meant to be used for acute pain and short term use, but there are many people that are taking them every day for years. Long term use of these drugs can cause kidney damage, fluid retention, liver stress, create a higher risk of heart disease, and can cause damage to the gut. Are there other options? YES. It's not the norm to be walking around in pain on a daily basis. There are many habits and lifestyles that contribute to this type of pain without you even knowing it. What we eat, our activity levels, our emotions all play a role in our discomfort levels. We're here to say that there is hope and it's possible to live pain free. Topics Discussed What is chronic pain? (1:35) What are the common side effects of NSAIDS? (3:18) What causes chronic pain? (6:42) What is the protocol for addressing chronic pain? (20:25) What is the ideal diet for chronic pain management? (37:12) What about using CBD for pain? (37:47) Key Takeaways Chronic Pain is affecting 1.5 billion people worldwide. (2:05) There's nothing wrong with three to seven days of these drugs. What's wrong is that six months and beyond is where the damage is occurring. (5:19) If you have too much omega-6 in your diet you will have issues with pain. (23:03) Glucosamine helps put moisture back in the cartilage. (30:32) Be very picky when selecting a curcumin product. (33:18) Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends!

Jim Thorne, economist and chief market strategist at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth, says the target he was setting for the stock market entering 2025 holds, and that means 7,000 on the Standard & Poor's 500 "is doable this year, and I think we will rally nicely into the mid-term elections." Thorne believes the economy can avoid a recession, which will slowly help to turn the soft data as consumers and investors regain confidence, which — coupled with interest rate cuts which he says are overdue — will keep the United States markets not only moving up but the best place to invest in the world. John Cole Scott, president of Closed-End Fund Advisors, looks at two mainstream media articles that named "the best closed-end funds" and digs into the data to compare those picks to his own — made on previous appearances on The NAVigator — to see how well the one-size-fits-all advice actually suits investors. It's a lesson in evaluating funds, but also on sizing up the sources of investment recommendations. Plus, Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst at BankRate.com discusses the site's latest survey on home affordability and homeowner regrets, which not only showed that Americans are struggling in many cases to buy homes, but they often regret how much they paid and the costs of maintenance once they get one. 

John Cole Scott, president of Closed-End Fund Advisors — the chairman of the Active Investment Company Alliance — discusses two mainstream media articles that purported to name "the best closed-end funds" and that were published right around the times when he appeared on The NAVigator and gave out his own investment suggestions; he digs into the data to compare how all of the suggestions turned out and see how one-size-fits-all advice actually suits individual investors. It's a lesson in evaluating funds, but also on sizing up the sources of investment recommendations.

Scott is the founder and former CEO of Fisher Technical Services (FTSI), where he developed the industry-changing Navigator control system for live entertainment and film automation. After merging FTSI with Tait, Scott shifted focus to motion control and stunt rigging for major feature films. With decades of experience across touring, themed attractions, and cinema, Scott brings deep insight into the intersection of technology and storytelling.In this conversation, Scott Fisher shares his unique experience in building pirate ships, focusing on the automation systems and special effects involved. He discusses the challenges of construction, his lack of prior knowledge, and the importance of collaboration with experts in various fields such as plumbing, electrical work, and concrete construction. Fisher emphasizes the learning process and the necessity of teamwork in achieving complex projects.This episode is brought to you by ETC anc Artistry In Motion

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a container ship has run aground near a Norwegian seaside home.

An episode from The Holistic Navigator. This is not to diagnosis or treat any disease/illness. Consult your physician before taking supplements or medications OR before you stop taking medications. This is for entertainment/informational purposes only! Quercetin is a funny sounding nutrient that isn't joking around. It's an antioxidant that's found in plants that is most often associated with sinus and allergy support, but it's a powerhouse that should be considered as a daily supplement. From athletes, allergy sufferers, or anyone exposed to respiratory stressors, quercetin is a wonderful supplement with a plethora of benefits. Meet John Mills: On this week's episode we speak with John Mills, Director of Quality and Compliance at Highland Laboratories in Mt. Angel, Oregon. John walks us through an overview of the general benefits and then looks at a specific quercetin formulation from Mt. Angel Vitamins that includes Zinc, Bromelain, Stinging Nettles, Vitamin-C and Vitamin-D3. He gives us great information about dosing, when and how to take it, and how it should be in everyone's cabinet and part of a daily routine! Some Questions We Discuss: What is quercetin and what are the benefits of it? (5:14) Who might benefit from taking quercetin daily? (8:43) What makes quercetin different from other histamine blockers? (11:55) Can you take too much quercetin?(13:35) Are there any medications that quercetin negatively interacts with? (18:43) Some Key Takeaways From This Episode: Quercetin has surprising benefits for athletes due to its antioxidant effects. (6:16) People with allergies, seasonal or in general, can benefit greatly from quercetin. (8:55) We are overwhelmed with environmental stressors that hurt our lungs so we need to support them. (10:03) Everyone needs to be taking zinc supplements. (14:32) Increase Vitamin C levels when taking quercetin. (18:55) Quercetin may be better suited as a preventative as opposed to a response. (24:18)

An episode from The Holistic Navigator. This is not to diagnosis or treat any disease/illness. Consult your physician before taking supplements or medications OR before you stop taking medications. This is for entertainment/informational purposes only! Infections, whether they're viral or bacterial, are an unfortunate part of all of our lives. Every once in a while a new strain appears, sweeps across the population, and we're often left with more questions than answers about how to protect ourselves. We want to help remedy that. Meet Dr. Mike Smith: On this week's episode we're speaking with Dr. Mike Smith. Dr. Mike is the director of education for Life Extension and one of our favorite people to speak with. Life Extension is the world's leading organization dedicated to helping people stay healthy and live better, so to say that our missions align is a bit of an understatement. Dr. Mike walks us through his own personal immune boosting regimen, with the science and clinical evidence behind each one. Some Topics We Discuss: What do we need to do to arm ourselves against viral infection? (5:41) How much Vitamin D should we take? (9:18) When should you start taking nutrients if you're feeling under the weather? (13:48) What are some more specific supplements that are known to help with viral infections? (26:55) Some Key Takeaways from this Episode: Vitamin D is the orchestrator of our whole immune system. (7:48) The minute you start feeling a little off, that's when you need to start cranking up the nutrients. Don't wait until you feel super sick. (14:00) Lactoferrin can act as a frontline defense system for your immune system (15:03) You need to look at labels as a guide for maintenance dosing. Do not be afraid of therapeutic doses. (18:42) Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

This combined episode with the hosts of Dispatch in Depth, Tell Me Exactly, and Within the Trenches took place at NAVIGATOR 2025. Attendees were invited to share their answers to the following questions: What facts would you tell someone who doesn't think emergency dispatchers are first responders? What stories would you tell them? What would you say to other first responders who don't think emergency dispatchers are first responders?For Your Information:Listen to Tell Me Exactly here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rpohCpEPDGFjma6HQYPlaListen to Within the Trenches here: https://www.withinthetrenches.net/podcast

An episode from The Holistic Navigator. This is not to diagnosis or treat any disease/illness. Consult your physician before taking supplements or medications OR before you stop taking medications. This is for entertainment/informational purposes only! One of the biggest resolutions people typically have is to eat healthier and lose weight. There's plenty of reasons why many of us over eat, but much of it comes down to the foods we crave. There's an addictive quality to food whether we want to admit or not and saying no to unhealthy snacks and meals can prove extremely difficult. On this week's episode Ed addresses why we crave particular foods and gives a few easy to implement tips to help reduce those cravings. There's always a fair amount of self-control that needs to happen when trying to change our eating habits, but these small steps can make that journey much easier. Some Topics We Discuss: Why is food addictive? (3:30) How does sugar consumption affect our brain? (4:45) What are Ed's 5 tips to reduce food cravings? (11:43) What is intermittent fasting? (22:15) How to do cheat meals without falling back into your old ways? (28:04) Some Key Takeaways from this Episode: We have to define hunger pain or is it an addiction that is clicking in your brain? (3:28) Self discipline is not the answer to removing food addictions. It's changing your blood's chemistry. (7:24) The most common reasons in blood chemistry why people suffer from food additions are issues and imbalances involving insulin, glucose, your adrenals and the weakness of a hormone called leptin. (10:11) Stop eating breakfast, and start drinking it. (15:41) Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm