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View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWhat does it take to keep someone performing when their job leaves almost no room for downtime? In this episode of the Ready State Podcast, Kelly and Juliet Starrett sit down with longtime friend Dr. Drew Contreras, a retired Army physical therapist who went from supporting soldiers in combat to becoming the first full-time physical therapist embedded in the White House Medical Unit.Drew shares what he learned caring for everyone from White House staff to Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden – and why the fundamentals of human performance matter even more when time is your most valuable resource. From encouraging naps during relentless work schedules to introducing walking meetings at the White House, Drew explains how small changes can help people stay functional under extraordinary pressure.The conversation also explores the changing role of physical therapy, why PTs should be doing more than treating injuries one patient at a time, and how technology such as digital health and AI could reshape the profession.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhat working with two sitting U.S. presidents taught Drew about keeping people functional under extreme pressureWhy naps, walking meetings, and other simple interventions can make a major difference during sustained periods of high-stress workHow physical therapists became a “force multiplier” for keeping soldiers healthy and operational during deploymentWhy Drew believes physical therapists should play a bigger role in performance and musculoskeletal primary careWhy embracing new technology such as digital health and AI will be essential for the future of physical therapyKey Highlights: (00:00) Intro to Dr. Drew Contreras(02:55) How a Combat PT Got Handpicked for the White House(07:00) The Birthday Basketball Game That Started It All(12:05) Building a Wellness Culture in the White House(19:15) What Actually Moved the Needle on Health(22:05) Naps, Walking Meetings, & Reframing Work(26:30) Deploying as One of the First Combat PTs(31:00) PT as Human Performance, Not Just Rehab(33:20) Treating Obama vs. Biden – Different Ages, Different Needs(38:50) Leading the APTA & Scaling Physical Therapy(43:45) The Money Problem in Physical Therapy(53:30) PT as Musculoskeletal Primary Care(1:00:30) AI, Digital Health, & the Future of PT(1:04:21) What the Presidency Really Does to a Person(1:11:30) Infinite Shelf: Legacy by James KerrHuge thanks to our sponsors, LMNT, BEDGEAR, and Momentous.

Dan Crowley runs peer groups for hundreds of independent rental owners, so he hears what operators are actually doing before it shows up in anyone's data. Back for a record fifth appearance, the owner of Peer Executive Groups breaks down where AI is already changing rental operations: the counter process going from seven clicks to zero, the jobs it fills instead of replaces, and how the best operators now use data to see what's coming, not just what already happened.

#295: Chris shares the strategies he actually uses to earn, spend, and maximize millions of points and miles. He breaks down how many credit cards most people really need, his approach to booking award travel for a family, the rise of massive card-member flight discounts, when to pay cash vs. points, and some of his favorite—and most unusual—redemptions. Meghan Coyle and Sally French are the hosts of NerdWallet's Smart Travel podcast, a weekly show on travel news, loyalty programs and travel credit cards that helps listeners travel more and pay less. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/award-flights-card-strategy-nerdwallet Partner Deals Gusto: ⁠Free 3-month trial of the #1 payroll software Gelt: ⁠Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth LMNT: ⁠Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix Wispr Flow: ⁠Try effortless voice dictation for free Bilt Rewards: ⁠Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: ⁠chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned NerdWallet Smart Travel podcast Meghan Coyle Sally French Award Search & Points Tools Seats.aero PointsPath (15% off with ALLTHEHACKS15) PointsYeah Shopping Portals, Gift Cards & Offers Rakuten Capital One Shopping Rove GCX SavenDeals ATH Podcast #290: The New Rules of Points & Miles in 2026 with Brian M Chris' Credit Card Optimizer Hotel Upgrade Program Best Cards Page Gift Cards Page Newsletter AMA: Submit Questions Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@chrishutchins.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:06) How Chris Got Into Points & Miles (05:01) When Chris Became a Points & Miles “Expert” (07:25) Paying for a Wedding Video With Delta Miles (13:38) Why Chasing an Extra Point per Dollar Doesn't Move the Needle (15:34) The Optimal Two-Card Strategy (16:50) Maximizing Points Without Overspending (19:52) Should You Buy Gift Cards to Earn More Points? (22:36) Booking Award Travel for a Family (25:06) Chris' Strategy for Finding Award Flights (27:34) Leveraging Flexibility and Award Search Tools (31:45) What to Do With Points If You Don't Want to Play the Game (34:30) Setting Alerts and Picking One Award Search Tool (37:01) The Huge Discounts Hidden Behind Airline Credit Cards (39:21) The Risks of Speculative Bookings (41:08) When Chris Breaks His Own Transfer Rule (45:15) The Easiest Way to Redeem Points When You Don't Want the Hobby (47:17) Are Hotel Redemptions Easier Than Flights? (51:07) The Real Math Behind Cash vs. Points (55:02) Chris's Rule of Thumb for Comparing Cash and Points (56:12) A Trick for Getting Refunds on Flights You Need to Cancel (59:03) Chris' Take on the New Southwest Connect with Chris ⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ | ⁠Membership⁠⁠ | ⁠X⁠⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Lee says the Fed can still surprise even as Wall Street braces for a greater than 90% interest rate hike Wednesday, especially if Kevin Warsh shows signs this hike is just "for face." Jeff Klingelhofer believes the Fed needs to put its foot down in maintaining independence by establishing chances of a rate hiking cycle to balance rising inflation with the U.S. economy. William disagrees with Jeff, arguing Warsh needs to "thread the needle very carefully" on how he addresses the fight against inflation. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/schwab-Network/dp/B08JJRQG9T/Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/channel/bb1b75050268416e82a557ff6387bff3/browseWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus/catalog/live-tv-channels/3123029569/schwab-networkFollow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

As the party is ready to conclude their quest of clearing out the Halls of Black Ice... they come face to face (well plant) with the big bad boss... The Needle Lord!Game:Special thanks to Dungeons and Dragons: https://www.dungeonsanddragons.com/Beadle and Grimm's: https://beadleandgrimms.com/Kraken Dice: https://krakendice.com/Music: Monument Studios: https://www.monumentstudios.net/Alexander Nakarada at Creator Chords: https://creatorchords.com/ https://www.patreon.com/cw/anakaradaChiptunes by Will O Wisp Productions: https://www.willowispproductions.com/Join the Adventuring Party!!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sMTVnBHLqAOoM0aC0C0OE?si=2b7f78176b1544bdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/same-crit-different-day/id1526948092Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samecritdifferentday/Discord: https://discord.gg/nfFsbMzNJDThanks so much for supporting indie creators! If you give it a listen, we'd love to hear what you think! Email at samecritpodcast@gmail.comShirts available to purchase here!https://same-crit-different-day-shop.fourthwall.com/*Shoutout to the people of https://www.reddit.com/r/rimeofthefrostmaiden/ I have definitely borrowed/stolen some of the great ideas there and of course the people of https://eventyrgames.com/category/icewind-dale/ for the wonderful material and ideas!Send us a hello, NPC Suggestion, Critical Hit/Miss suggestions and... well, anything else!New episodes every Monday! Subscribe and leave a 5-star if you enjoyed the show!#dndpodcast #DND5E #DungeonsAndDragons #ActualPlay #TTRPGPodcast #DND #SameCritDifferentDay

Elanor Moss is a singer and songwriter from the UK whose record The Knife, The Needle has been on constant rotation lately. This record is haunting and beautiful, lyrically rich and immersive. The Knife, The Needle has been more than just a good listen. It has provided a lens through which to process some big questions in my life.  Follow The Marinade at: marinadepodcast.com Support The Marinade on:   -Substack: https://substack.com/@marinadepodcast   -Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Follow Elanor at: https://www.elanormoss.com/  

Friday's CPI showing a slightly hot core number raised expectations for an interest rate between 85% to 90% in September, according to Collin Martin. If inflation remains stays stubborn, he makes the case the next hike will likely begin a hiking cycle. Alexandra Semenova turns to the "psychological levels" she believes lingers over investors, including crude oil prices hovering around $100. While the inflation picture remains heavy, she points to notable resiliency in stocks. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Turned away from every convent in Manila for being Filipina, Venerable Ignacia del Espíritu Santo built one herself with a needle and scissors. When Spanish colonial convents refused to accept native Filipina women, Ignacia left home with almost nothing and began a quiet life of prayer and honest work near Manila's Jesuits. Other women joined her, and the community she never sought official credit for became the first religious congregation for native Filipino women. "She just had her love for Jesus and her willingness to live it out in the open." Want to keep living Ignacia's story after the episode ends? Grab our free Family Pack — a saint calendar with daily challenges, feast-day activities, family discussion questions, and more — free for email subscribers, so your family can follow along together: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/pages/every-days-a-feast-day-follow-along  

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Transformation Tip“The greatest enemy to success is success.” — Steve and PeteSuccess can create a dangerous sense of comfort. When things are going well, it can be tempting to ease up, settle into what's working, and stop challenging the standards that got you there.In this episode, Steve and Pete explore what it takes to keep raising the bar when success makes it easy to coast.In this episode, we explore:Why success can actually put your standards at riskThe difference between setting high standards and actually executing themThree keys to maintaining high standards: focus, dedication, and teachabilityWhy leaders need to measure what truly matters — not simply what is easiest to trackHow KPIs can create meaningful accountability at every level of an organizationWhat makes a KPI worth tracking and sustainingWhy continued growth and learning are essential to avoiding mediocrityHow leaders can recognize the early signs of standards beginning to erodePractical ways to make high standards part of everyday team executionTransformation ApplicationThis week, take a closer look at one KPI you're tracking. Ask yourself: Is it truly measuring what matters? Is it measurable? Is it something worth sustaining for the long term?Connect On Social:Podcast Facebook PageSteve Facebook Steve InstagramSteve LinkedInPete FacebookPete Instagram Pete LinkedIn

Welcome to September and a new channeled message from the Council of Light! In this month's message they ask us to think about moving our needle in various aspects of our life. They also encourage mindful reflection. Enjoy! Connect with the Divine Lotus Healing Community: What was your biggest insight from today's channeled message? Head over to the Episode Show Page to leave a comment, or tag #divinelotushealingshow in your Instagram stories. Your reviews and tags help more people discover the Divine Lotus Healing Show with Laura West. Thank you for being part of this new year of inspiration and light!

Vocecitas is a new series by Jewtina y Co. that gathers Latin-Jewish authors sharing their own words and stories with our youngest community members. Today, join Cuban-Jewish author Jennifer Stempel as she reads With a Needle and Thread: A Jewish Folktale from Cuba, following Romi and her abuelita in the small Jewish community of Santiago de Cuba. They have little, but they do what they've always done — make it work. An outgrown dress becomes a blanket, becomes a prayer tallis, becomes a wedding chuppah. A heartwarming folktale about resilience, tradition, and the things we stitch together with love, faith, and a little lo que sea.Recommend Grade Level: K - 3rdYou can purchase With a Needle and Thread  here or the Spanish version, Con hilo y aguja, here.

Prior to his 2025 prostate cancer diagnosis, Stuart Hopgood experienced no symptoms.  But a visit to his general practitioner included blood work, which revealed a PSA of 74.2!  Stuart was referred to a urologist, who called for a needle-point biopsy.  The biopsy not only showed Stuart that he had Stage IV prostate cancer, but that it had metastasized to his pelvic area, a rib and his clavicle.  He put on Trelstar, a form of hormonal therapy, six weeks of radiation therapy and Erieada, a form of oral chemotherapy.  While Stuart will never be cured, this regimen successfully addressed not only the cancer in his prostate, but the cells that had metastasized.   Stuart thought he was in good health.  He was an avid golfer and at that point, the worst one could say about his health was that he experienced frequent urination at night.  But when I went in for his annual physical, the blood work showed his astronomic PSA.  At first, his doctor thought that high number might be due to some sort of infection and prescribed antibiotics.  They brought down the PSA somewhat, but Stuart's GP sent him to a urologist, who ordered a scan and a physical examination.  That was enough to warrant a needle point biopsy, which indicated Stuart had Stage IV prostate cancer.    The urologist called for a PET scan to confirm the staging of the cancer.  He also introduced a hormone-based therapy with the drug Trelstar.  The PET scan showed the cancer had spread into the pelvic area, his clavicle and one of his ribs.  At that point, his care was turned over to a radiation oncologist.  The urologist then recommended a combination of radiation therapy and oral chemotherapy.  The pill was a new drug, Erieada.  Meanwhile, the Trelstar was injected into a muscle three times a month.  The radiation took place in 26 sessions over a six-week period.   The urologist said there was no cure for Stuart's cancer because it was Stage IV and because with a Gleason score of eight, it was quite aggressive.  The urologist said this regimen could extend Stuart's life.    The oral chemotherapy was not as invasive as chemotherapy administered through a port, but Stuar said the worst part was the fatigue, which he said could not be aided by sleep.  He completed his radiation treatment in August 2025, but from it he still suffers aching muscles and hot flashes.   As the treatment went on, progress was made.  In March 2026, his PSA had plummeted to just about zero and all the cancer cells that had metastasized were brought under control.   Meanwhile, scar tissue associated with the radiation had impeded normal urinary function.  To combat that, Stuart underwent a successful surgical procedure called TURP surgery.  He still urinates frequently at night and there is some pain tied to the nerve endings in his urinary canal.   Overall, Stuart Hopgood is thankful for overcoming so much and being afforded time to spend with his wife, children and grandchildren.   Additional Resources:   Support Group:   The Cancer Association of South Africa  https://www.cansa.org.za          

This episode is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. In this episode, Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFCP-V, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to talk through what clients are really worried about when it comes to vaccinations, what the safety evidence supports, and more. Plus, she also makes the case for rethinking how practices frame vaccine visits altogether—and shares the one tool she would put in every exam room.

On today's episode, I talk to musician Elanor Moss. Originally from Lincolnshire, Elanor grew up in a very creative, devoutly Catholic family and began playing music at church events. She started writing her own music while studying English Lit at the University of York. In 2022, she released her first EP Citrus followed a year later by the Cosmic EP. This garnered her some attention, and her debut album The Knife, The Needle  was just released on Merge Records, and it's great! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!  

Bill is bummed that his son's obsession with Michael Jackson appears to be fading. Good Vibes! We read that Gen Z is totally confused by corporate lingo, so we put Mackenzie to the test. Hash It Out: Jenna let her 14-year-old daughter get a nose ring without consulting her husband, Mike. Alyssa's College of Knowledge! Bill wonders if it's no longer a good idea to post pictures of his sons on Instagram. Plus, have you ever bailed on a date because it was going so badly? And we reveal a millionaire's secret to a successful marriage.

In this episode, C.A.R. economists take a closer look at the latest factors shaping the interest rate outlook. Rising national debt and increased Treasury buybacks could influence rates over the long run, while softer macroeconomic fundamentals may affect the lending environment in the near term. The discussion also explores how these evolving developments could shape California's housing market in the months ahead.

Have you ever noticed how two women fifteen years apart can seem worlds apart in energy, while two women the same age can be aging in completely different directions? In this episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, Marnie and Stephanie unpack what they call the midlife health dashboard: the metrics that actually predict how well you're aging, beyond the number on a biological age test. They share their own results from two different biological age tests, including a jarring 16-year gap between the two, and walk through what's actually within your control. Biological age testing has exploded in popularity, with people online sharing scores and spending real money to find out if they're aging faster or slower than their birth certificate says. Marnie and Stephanie have both taken these tests themselves, and they break down what the scores actually mean, what they missed, and why the number matters far less than the daily habits behind it. Whether you've taken a biological age test, are curious about one, or just want a practical way to think about aging well, this episode gives you a place to start today. Key Takeaways: •Biological age tests compare you to other people who took that same test, often a health-conscious group, not the general population •Genetic testing can also reveal your MTHFR status and ApoE genotype, which may be more useful day to day than the biological age score itself •Getting up off the floor without using your hands is one of the simplest predictors of long-term mobility •Walking pace and small daily movement snacks measurably affect how well you age, not just how far you walk •Deep sleep, not just total hours, is one of the most overlooked levers for energy and recovery in midlife •Most women are still under-eating protein, and it shows up in blood work, energy, and cravings •Chronic stress and time spent in fight-or-flight directly affects your biological age, not just how you feel day to day •You don't need a lab test to start improving your health dashboard, an honest self-score across a few key areas is a good place to begin Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: 00:00 Why Two Women 15 Years Apart Can Age So Differently 00:59 Welcome Back: Introducing the Midlife Health Dashboard 01:28 What Biological Age Actually Measures 01:55 Stephanie's Biological Age Test Results, Explained 04:34 Marnie's Two Test Results: One Said 54, One Said 38.6 07:37 The MTHFR Gene and Why Methylation Matters 08:49 Genes Aren't Destiny: A Quick Note on Epigenetics 09:30 Metric: Muscle and Functional Strength 10:21 The "Can You Get Off the Floor" Longevity Test 10:49 Book Rec: The New Fit With Aaron Leventhal (Episode 284) 11:32 Metric: Walking, Movement Snacks, and Pace 13:49 Metric: Sleep and the Midlife Wake-Up Spiral 15:26 Sleep Trackers Worth Trying: Aura Ring vs. Whoop 16:30 Chasing Deep Sleep: What Actually Moved the Needle 17:44 Metric: Stress, the Nervous System, and a PEMF Mat Experiment 19:52 Metric: Protein, and Why Most Women Are Under-Eating It 22:15 Does Everyone Need to Take a Biological Age Test? 23:02 Metric: Connection and Purpose 23:59 Metric: Getting Out of Fight-or-Flight 24:59 Build Your Own Health Dashboard: Score Yourself 25:08 How Old Do You Actually Feel? 28:16 What We'd Tell Our Kids Now 29:21 Share Your Biological Age Results With Us 29:45 Join the Fall Vitality Reboot, Starting September 27 Resources and Links: Episode 267, The New Fit with Aaron Leventhal Episode284 with Danny King (Lifetime) on VO2 max  Episode 319 on Community and Longevity for Midlife Women  Episode317 Design a life you love with the "big ass calendar" co-founder  Feeling tired, inflamed, or stuck in a cycle of cravings? Join our 7-Day Fall Vitality Reboot starting September 27 and discover how much better you can feel with simple daily habits and a supportive community beside you every step of the way. Click here to save your spot: https://l.bttr.to/fNSbn Subscribe to our Substack to get episode updates, wellness tips, and personal reflections from Marnie & Stephanie delivered straight to your inbox. Grab your free Midlife Travel Resilience Checklist here. If you love the show and want to support what we're building, consider a paid subscription for $30 annually. https://theartoflivingwell.substack.com/ Follow & Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofliving_well/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theartoflivingwellpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-art-of-living-well-podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartoflivingwel/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gym3jOPdSHwrpM1BmxyJz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-living-well-podcast/id1482050468 Connect with Your Hosts: Marnie Dachis Marmet: https://www.instagram.com/zenfullifecoaching  Stephanie May Potter: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemaypotter/  

What happens when you reach a certain level of success and realize the financial strategies you've been using may no longer fit where you are today?In this episode of Capability Amplifier, I sit down with Dana Cornell, founder of Cornell Capital Holdings, for a fascinating conversation about how successful business owners can think differently about taxes, investing, income, risk, and protecting what they've built.Dana has seen both sides of the financial world.He managed more than $1.4 billion at Morgan Stanley, served hundreds of clients, and eventually gained access to the advanced planning strategies being used with families at a very different level of wealth.What he saw changed the direction of his career.Dana realized there was an enormous difference between traditional wealth management and the coordinated approach available to ultra-wealthy families. Eventually, that gap became big enough that he decided to leave and build something different.Dana and I dug into what he learned behind the scenes, the mistakes successful founders often make with their own money, and why your financial strategy needs to evolve as your business and wealth become more complex.In this episode, Dana and I break down:Why Dana walked away from a $1.4 billion practice at Morgan Stanley?The 1% advisory fee that may actually be costing you closer to 20%Why do the ultra-wealthy keep most of their liquid capital out of stocks and bonds?What founders should understand about private and pre-IPO investing?Why the tax planning on a business or real estate sale has to happen before you sell?The risk most wealthy families overlook, and it isn't the marketEveryone has a CPA, an attorney, and an advisor. Almost nobody has a quarterbackOne of my biggest takeaways from this conversation is that financial complexity requires coordination.You can have a great CPA, a great attorney, and a great financial advisor. But if nobody is looking at the entire picture and taking responsibility for how all those pieces work together, opportunities can easily get missed.For successful founders and business owners, this is an important conversation about making sure the wealth you've worked so hard to create is being managed with the same level of intention you bring to your businessTake Dana's free financial diagnostic quiz (10 questions or less — get your wealth score and freedom score): https://cchquiz.comWant Dana's tax calculator? Email info@cornellcapitalholdings.com and he'll send it to you personally. Take the report to your CPA.DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, tax, investment, or legal advice. Dana Cornell is affiliated with Cornell Capital Holdings LLC. Nothing here is an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Certain investments discussed may only be available to accredited investors. Consult your own CPA, attorney, and financial advisor before making any decisions.TIME STAMPS[00:00:00] Why Dana Cornell Left Traditional Wealth Management[00:03:42] Building a Career From Door-to-Door Prospecting[00:06:46] The Moment That Changed Dana's Career[00:09:31] How the Ultra-Wealthy Approach Financial Planning[00:12:04] Three Strategies That Move the Needle[00:14:10] Preserve, Produce, Protect, and Pass[00:17:21] Understanding the Real Cost of Advisory Fees[00:20:31] Alternative Investments and the Family-Office Model[00:25:08] Private and Pre-IPO Investing[00:29:47] Planning Around Business and Real Estate Sales[00:32:21] Building a Coordinated Team of Advisors[00:35:47] The Financial Diagnostic and Next Steps PS – When you're ready, here's how I can help: Want to find the hidden revenue in your business? Grab a Cup of Coffee with me: AiAccelerator.com/1kReady to reinvent yourself, your business, and your brand, and create “Your Next Act”? Watch this.Discover More

The political economy of AI — things are getting weird, it seems. We have models on the loose, open weights being dropped from the heavenly temple, and data center protests fanning out across the land. There's a lot of salience in a way that feels really different than it did even six months ago. To discuss, we have the wonderful Anton Leicht, a fellow at Carnegie and author of the excellent Substack Threading the Needle. Our conversation covers: Why even a small amount of AI-driven unemployment could upend national politics, especially if agents start replacing junior white-collar workers and breaking the career pipeline, What policymakers can do to protect workers without calcifying the economy, how to collect better data on AI and labor, and whether to subsidize junior hiring, The case for funding the AI transition with corporate income taxes instead of token taxes, and why offering the government AI equity or “golden shares” would backfire, Data center backlash, strategies for winning hearts and minds, and options for friendshoring AI infrastructure, The political economy of safety — why pausing AI development wouldn't work, but a coordinated slowdown might, The coming reckoning between open source and the national security state. Plus, Kafka on bureaucracy and happenstance, how Anton's years in esports shaped his career, and why new ideas seem to travel more easily through American policy discourse than European institutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know AI and affiliate review sites decide which mattress brand you see first—before you even step in a store? Here's how to win that game.Think the best mattress wins online? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, Mark Kinsley and PR/affiliate powerhouse Kris Hillberg reveal the hidden playbook behind how mattress and bedding brands become household names—whether or not their products are actually better.Discover why today's digital landscape is driven less by quality and more by who controls review sites, affiliate links, and the new “AI search” engines like ChatGPT and Google's LLMs. Kris shares insider tips on how brands are gaming YouTube, leveraging social proof, and rewriting the rules of SEO—now called GEO and AEO. If you're a retailer, brand, or even a curious consumer, you'll learn why old-school tactics are out, how social media keywords and creator partnerships are essential, and why being “real” will matter more than ever as AI-generated slop fills the web.Feeling lost as Google changes everything, review sites lose power, and affiliate commissions plummet? Kris and Mark break down the new rules—plus the biggest mistake most mattress brands make: ignoring holistic, multi-channel strategies. With concrete examples (Liquid Death, Tuft & Needle, and more!), they'll show you how to build digital gravity and create a surround-sound brand presence that's future-proof.Timestamps:- 00:50 – Why top mattress brands win (it's not product quality)- 03:45 – AI's secret influence on what brands consumers see first- 06:20 – How YouTube & social media now drive mattress discovery- 10:05 – The end of classic SEO: What is GEO & AEO?- 14:30 – Mattress review sites: Are they losing their power?- 18:00 – The “affiliate tax” and the dark side of mattress marketing- 22:15 – Why local retailers are losing to digital-first brands- 27:50 – The surround-sound strategy: What 8-figure brands do differently- 34:10 – Liquid Death & consumer-first branding secrets- 42:00 – Why “realness” beats AI in building trust- 49:00 – The 5-year plan for launching a winning mattress brandConnect with The FAM Podcast:

The political economy of AI — things are getting weird, it seems. We have models on the loose, open weights being dropped from the heavenly temple, and data center protests fanning out across the land. There's a lot of salience in a way that feels really different than it did even six months ago. To discuss, we have the wonderful Anton Leicht, a fellow at Carnegie and author of the excellent Substack Threading the Needle. Our conversation covers: Why even a small amount of AI-driven unemployment could upend national politics, especially if agents start replacing junior white-collar workers and breaking the career pipeline, What policymakers can do to protect workers without calcifying the economy, how to collect better data on AI and labor, and whether to subsidize junior hiring, The case for funding the AI transition with corporate income taxes instead of token taxes, and why offering the government AI equity or “golden shares” would backfire, Data center backlash, strategies for winning hearts and minds, and options for friendshoring AI infrastructure, The political economy of safety — why pausing AI development wouldn't work, but a coordinated slowdown might, The coming reckoning between open source and the national security state. Plus, Kafka on bureaucracy and happenstance, how Anton's years in esports shaped his career, and why new ideas seem to travel more easily through American policy discourse than European institutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Matthew 19:16–26 In the encounter with the rich young man, Christ reveals that the great obstacle to salvation is not simply wealth, but whatever possesses us and keeps us from following Him freely. Drawing on Saint John Chrysostom, Fr. Anthony reflects on the futility of trying to preserve our attachments when Christ is asking us to let them go, and on the trust required to pass through the "eye of the needle." The Christian life is not a transaction but a continual surrender to Christ, who meets our weakness with His own sacrifice and makes possible what we could never accomplish on our own. Enjoy the show!  For more content, to include the text of this homily, visit orthoanalytika.org.

Brennan Wedl. Jorja Smith. Brandon Flowers. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Celia Gregory from WNXP in Nashville about their favorite albums out Friday, August 21. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(01:23) Album No. 1- Brennan Wedl, 'Brennan Wedl'(08:34) Album No. 2- Squirrel Flower, 'Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going'(16:07) Album No. 3- Westside Cowboy, 'It Goes On'(22:45) Album No. 4- Brandon Flowers, 'THRASHER'(28:50) Album No. 5- Jorja Smith, 'What Are The Odds'(34:27) The Lightning Round- Rapsody, 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops'- OK Cowgirl, 'Rhinestone Cowgirl'- Elanor Moss, 'The Knife, The Needle'- Julia Holter, 'Materia'- The Cramps, 'Gravest Gravy'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCredits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Celia Gregory, WNXPAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Elle Mannion, Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Ann Powers, Sheldon Pearce and Lars GotrichSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

How has the quarterback position changed over time? Do you need to be more mobile to last in the NFL? Steve Smith Jr believes this Niners WR corps could be one of the best, do we agree?

The NBA's big games prove one thing: LeBron James moves the needle. The Format Podcast examines matchups, television interest, star power, league marketing, and why the conversation changes whenever LeBron is involved. We discuss whether ratings debates ignore context, which NBA stars create must-watch events, and how the Lakers remain central to the league attention economy. LeBron may be in his career's later stage, but his ability to drive interest, debate, and audience remains unmatched. This episode brings NBA analysis on big games, NBA ratings, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Stephen Curry, marquee matchups, sports media narratives, and the business of basketball.If you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast

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Are you spending your time, energy, and attention on financial optimizations that barely move the needle? In this episode, Dr. Jim Dahle and Tyler Scott, President of Planning at White Coat Planning, work through a series of real listener questions, from Trump account contribution rules and gift tax exclusions to HSA family contribution limits and 457 plan quirks, and use each one to illustrate a bigger point. Some financial moves genuinely change your outcome. Others feel productive but barely register. They walk through examples of both. A listener trying to squeeze out a few extra months of tax-free growth by pre-funding a solo 401(k) contribution gets a gentle but clear answer: the impact is measured in hours, not years. Meanwhile, using a mega backdoor Roth option in that same account, or choosing tax-efficient accounts for early retirement withdrawals, can genuinely shift a retirement date by months or years. Tyler also introduces his framework of the four currencies of life, money, time, energy, and attention, and how understanding which one you're actually spending helps clarify which optimizations are worth pursuing. The takeaway is not that details do not matter. It is that knowing which details matter is the real skill. Today's episode is brought to us by SoFi, the folks who help you get your money right. Paying off student debt quickly and getting your finances back on track isn't easy, but that's where SoFi can help — they have exclusive, low rates designed to help medical residents refinance student loans—and that could end up saving you thousands of dollars, helping you get out of student debt sooner. SoFi also offers the ability to lower your payments to just $100 a month* while you're still in residency. And if you're already out of residency, SoFi's got you covered there too. For more information, go to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi SoFi Student Loans are originated by SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Additional terms and conditions apply. NMLS 696891. The White Coat Investor Podcast launched in January 2017, and since then, millions have downloaded it. Join your fellow physicians and other high income professionals and subscribe today! Host, Dr. Jim Dahle, is a practicing emergency physician and founder of The White Coat Investor blog. Like the blog, The White Coat Investor Podcast is dedicated to educating medical students, residents, physicians, dentists, and similar high-income professionals about personal finance and building wealth, so they can ultimately be their own financial advisor-or at least know enough to not get ripped off by a financial advisor. We tackle the hard topics like the best ways to pay off student loans, how to create your own personal financial plan, retirement planning, how to save money, investing in real estate, side hustles, and how everyone can be a millionaire by living WCI principles. Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com  YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube  Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhitecoatinvestor  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor  Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor  Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com  Newsletter: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter 

Paulius Dragunas is a co-founder of East Peak, an early-stage trail running brand with momentum. Seventeen of the top-10 men and women at Western States used East Peak's Ice Bandana on race day. Seth LaReau is the author of Trail Waves, a popular trail running newsletter examining the business side of the sport. Together, we tackle the following docket of industry topics: Innovations in Cooling Products: ACG & East Peak in the WSJ Garmin Buys TrainingPeaks: Combining Endurance Technology Giants Brand Pullback From UTMB: What Does It Mean for the Industry? Trail Brand Collabs: How Collab Products Move the Needle for Brands Trail Grails: Our Favorite Gear SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslettersignup JOIN FREETRAIL PRO https://freetrail.com/pro SPONSORS Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition: https://www.never2.com Use this link for 30% off Ketone-IQ: https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=FREETRAIL30 FREETRAIL LINKS Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ DYLAN LINKS Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

In the wayback machine, KT does a deep dive on The Pepsi Needle Panic of 1993. Was it real or was it a hoax?

Send us Fan MailWe pour Redwood Empire Haystack Needle and get a high-proof bourbon that drinks surprisingly friendly while still delivering dense, layered flavour. Alongside the whiskey, we light up Cornell and Diehl King Cake and end up talking grains, sourcing, single barrels, and what makes a bottle truly worth the money. • Redwood Empire Haystack Needle overview, Indiana exclusive single barrel and grain to glass context • Tasting notes: burnt caramel, dark syrup, light molasses sweetness, balanced high proof density • Comparing older vs younger releases and how single barrel variation changes everything • The $119 question: retail pricing, value, and when we actually recommend buying • Sourced whiskey versus own distillate, why brands struggle during the transition • Four grain mash bill discussion and what wheat, rye, barley, and corn contribute • California grains and Sacramento Valley sourcing, heirloom cereal rye curiosity • Pipe tobacco pairing with Cornell and Diehl King Cake, why this “aromatic” tastes real • Zippo, butane, and matches for pipe lighting, plus other tasting culture tangents Support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. Support the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!

Soul Rejuvenation every Wednesday 8.00 to 10.00 pm (UK) only on www.soulpower-radio.comPlaylistToshio Matsuura Group - I Am the Black Gold of the SunSue Raney - Cinnamon and CloveValtteri Laurell, Ricky-Tick Big Band - Rico Suave Bossa NovaOttis Blake - Stolen MomentsDivorce From New York, Sticky Dub, Quiet Dawn - Jazzthetics Nigel Hayes, Arman Sidorkin, Fernando Paiva - Afro Brazil (Live Acoustic Mix)Wipe the Needle, Venuz Beats - Wrong Side Of The Story (Original Mix)Merlin Bobb, Franke Estevez FUZION - TerraCotta Walls (SHELTER X FUZION REMIX VOCAL)The Matsiko World Orphan Choir, Black Sonix, Sean McCabe - Rise (Black Sonix - Sean McCabe Extended Mix)Anna-Marie Johnson & Mark Francis - Shivers (Original Mix)Ka-2-zU - Tape AguaMax Marinacci ft Franco Marinacci - Smoking Yazz (Late Night Swing mix) [Jazz In Da House]Christian Prommer - Strings Of Life (Original Mix) [Toolroom]Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band, Mayra Caridad Valdés - Roforofo Fight (Louie Vega's EOL Mix)Nigel Hayes, Arman Sidorkin - Not AloneOttis Blake - Act of LoveThe Lounge Conjecture - Last Train OutMelchyor A - Take It Away (Melchyor A's Break Mix)Juando, Obregon, Morisan - Orinoco (Instrumental Mix)Marcus Soulbynight, Matt MCanister - Exotic Jazz Breeze (Original Mix)Detroit Rising feat Kimberly Davis - Good Vibrations (Crackazat Remix)Dolls Combers - Nos En Espalmador (Original Mix

Dave Crysler welcomes back Damon Pistulka, co-founder of Exit Your Way, to cut through the noise around AI in small and mid-market businesses. Damon downloaded and tested more than 50 AI tools before landing on what actually changes an operation, and it wasn't any of the apps filling his Instagram feed. The two get into where AI genuinely expands what a business can do, where it is flat out the wrong tool, and why the lever points in your operation haven't changed in decades even though the toolset has. What You'll Discover: • Why testing 50 AI tools led Damon to conclude most of them solve a real problem, just not the owner's problem • The difference between making a process faster and making a process possible, and why only one of those changes the business • Why you need someone inside the business who can imagine the solution before you hire anyone to build it • The long term maintenance and operating costs almost nobody puts in the business case, including real monthly numbers on AI voice systems • How the old lean question, what would we have to solve to get there, applies directly to AI projects • What a workflow system does that your ERP does not, and why the two work best side by side • The two things you find every single time you look closely at how the work actually gets done • Where AI is the wrong tool, and what to reach for instead when the numbers have to be exact • Why speed, not features, is still how businesses win • How to keep an AI project from eating hours without producing anything If you have been told AI will change your business but nobody can tell you where to start, this conversation gives you the filter. Start with the constraints that have been holding you back for years, then ask what it would take to solve them now. The tools changed. The question didn't.

Why do the same competitors always outrank you on Google?The answer usually comes down to links, but figuring out where those links come from takes real digging.Most SEO advice stops at optimizing your own site, but the bigger gap is usually how other websites link to your competitors and not you.Local directories that pass along a valuable backlinkFree versus paid directory listingsUsing AI to surface where a competitor is mentioned onlineSorting real opportunities from dead endsFollowing this process gives you a short list of specific, findable places to get your own site linked and mentioned.Timestamps [0:00] Introduction [0:30] Why competitor research matters [1:04] Links versus on-site SEO [1:39] What clients pay for [2:14] How this connects to the mentoring program [2:49] Links and mentions, ranked [3:48] Finding local directories [5:23] Deciding if a directory is worth paying for [6:23] Using AI to find competitor mentions [8:15] Needle in a haystack, and why that's still worth it --Send me your AI/SEO questions!https://www.meredithshusband.com/podcast

This week on The Lazy CEO podcast, Jane is joined again by Grace Garrick, founder of Movement Agency. After years of advising founders on how to build brands and show up publicly, Grace is back to break down the difference between building in public and founder-led branding, and how to know which is right for your business.In this episode, we get into: The risks and rewards of becoming the face of your brand, and what happens when you eventually want to step away. How to build a personal brand that cuts through without chasing virality. Whether you're building your personal brand or figuring out how much of yourself should sit at the centre of your business, Grace breaks down how to make it work for you.If you haven't listened to Grace's first episode, catch up on The PR Playbook: What Will Actually Shift the Needle and Grow Your Business ft. Grace Garrick.Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast: @thelazyceo_podcast @thelazyceopodStay updated with Jane Lu: @thelazyceoConnect with Grace: @gracegarrick See what Movement Agency is up to: @mvmnt_agencySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 2026. A nineteen day epic journey commences as Philip returns to his adopted homeland and the quest for joints continues. On this episode, heated debate about needle-based crafts ensues before we take shelter in Yokohama.

Welcome to the latest edition of The Whole Bloody Discussion Series. This month we will be discussing what criteria we believe is required for a needle drop in a film to be considered iconic and what additional requirements my guests feel are needed for a needle drop in a Tarantino film to be considered the Ultimate Tarantino Needle Drop. Joining me for this discussion is Ian Harries (The Podcast Nobody Asked For), Heather Baxendale-Walsh (The Word of Hell Mouth Podcast) & Jason Kleeberg (Force Five Podcast). So grab yourself a tasty burger, wrap your lips around a nice cool drink and enjoy the show! Show Notes: Ian Harries: Listen to The Podcast Nobody Asked For: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-nobody-asked-for/id1531618753 Follow The Podcast Nobody Asked For on their Socials: Instagram, Threads & Blue Sky - @ThePodcastNobodyAskedFor Website - ThePodcastNobodyAskedFor.co.uk   HB Walsh: Listen to theWord of Hell Mouth Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-of-hell-mouth/id1654712678 Listen to A Pod of Wings and Filth: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-pod-of-wings-and-filth/id1812628934 Follow HB Walsh on her Socials: Facebook: @HBaxWalsh Instagram: @H.B.WalshAuthor Website: www.heatherbaxendale.com   Jason Kleeberg: Listen to the Force Five Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/force-five/id1525024019 Follow Jason on his Socials: Facebook & Instagram - @forcefivepodcast YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/wmuTGDPf6K8?si=1VRBMCBswx6YjSQi Website: www.forcefivepodcast.com   Become a member of The Church of Tarantino: Follow us on our Socials: Facebook / Instagram / Threads / Blue Sky & Letterboxd: @ChurchOfQTPod YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@thechurchoftarantino Email: ⁠TheChurchOfTarantino@gmail.com⁠ We're also on the Rabbit Hole Podcast Network: ⁠https://rabbitholepodcasts.com/the-church-of-tarantino/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WBS: Break Time for Me #373 -- The gang is at it again. Brimstone is joined by his wing-man Alex DaPonte, his wife Danielle and Meg Suss as they chat about the NY Mets, Spider-man Day at Citi Field, and Brim's time with legendary players including Darryl Strawberry, Howard Johnson and JP Arencibia. They chat about the Jared Leto situation, how a French influencer was arrested for stabbing people with needles for content, and how Meg has been writing a book. They discuss the Houston man who allegedly found a condom in his Popeye's sandwich, a guy who opened up an emergency door mid-decent, how Get Him to the Greek did not age well, and how Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Paul Rudd own a candy shop upstate. Brim explains what gets Within Brim's Skin.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the first of their three-hour trade deadline special with a look-back on the Blue Jays' deals so far, including Kevin Gausman being sent to the Cubs and the addition of José Soriano. Then, they discuss the moves around the majors, the Dodgers predictably winning the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes, the Red Sox and Orioles coming to terms on trade for Adley Rutschman, and they react live to the Jays trading Daulton Varsho to the Astros. Then, former pitcher and MLB Network Radio host Jensen Lewis (29:25) shares his thoughts on the Jays' unique deadline strategy, what Kevin Gausman brings to the Cubs, Luis Arráez's fit with the Phillies, which NL team has the best chance of de-crowning the Skubal-led Dodgers, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Cult author Garth Jones returns with a batch of new books to discuss with Hammo. These novels include Quaint Folk, Bitter Karella, They Fall In Love At The End, Haili Blassingame, Eye of the Needle, Christopher Raja, How To See Like A Machine, Trevor Paglen, and King Sorrow, Joe Hill.For as little as $5 a month you can support the work on this podcast and gain access to bonus podcasts, one off live shows, free and discounted tickets to live events and more. Head to patreon.com/JustinHamilton to find a tier that suits you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anika sits down with Dr. Tommy Rhee, a former US Navy aviator, sports chiropractor, and founder of RheeGen. They discuss his journey from treating professional athletes and Olympians to developing a patent-pending, topical stem-cell cream. Dr. Rhee shares why he shifted away from injectables, the challenges of self-funding a biotech startup, and his bold transition toward plant-based regenerative medicine to make advanced healing affordable and accessible for everyone.In This EpisodeHow a Navy aviator background shapes startup discipline and problem-solvingThe pivot from traditional sports chiropractic care to pioneering topical regenerative medicineWhy elite athletes avoid downtime and how that inspired a non-invasive solutionThe science behind stem cell signals (extracellular vesicles) and transdermal deliveryTransitioning from human-tissue stem cells to plant-based alternatives for cost and accessibilityThe challenges of self-funding a biotech company and seeking proof of conceptWhy writing a book (The Future of Regenerative Medicine) became the ultimate patient education toolTimestamps00:00 Introduction: Meet Dr. Tommy Rhee and the mission of RheeGen 01:28 How Navy aviation training translates to biotech entrepreneurship 04:50 From sports fanatic to treating professional athletes and Olympians 09:04 The problem with athlete recovery, pain management, and forced downtime 10:10 A pivotal moment with a pro quarterback that inspired topical stem cell therapy 17:16 Balancing an active chiropractic practice while self-funding a biotech startup 18:33 The game-changer: Sourcing regenerative signals from plants instead of human tissue 24:40 Why Dr. Rhee wrote his book before launching his consumer product 28:04 Regulatory hurdles and the ethical supply chain issues in traditional stem cell clinics 31:46 The stress and reward of delivering a TEDx talk on healthcare breakthroughs 36:15 Democratizing sports medicine: Making elite healing accessible to the everyday person 41:19 Favorite quote: Bruce Lee's "Be like water"Key Insights & TakeawaysInsight 1: Focus on Micro-Victories Drawing from his Navy aviation background, Dr. Rhee emphasizes the importance of breaking massive goals down into actionable steps. R&D and business development don't happen overnight; they are the result of small, consistent wins that build momentum, test hypotheses, and create confidence.Insight 2: The Needle is the Problem Traditional regenerative medicine relies on injectables, which create secondary injury sites, pose infection risks, and require downtime that professional athletes can't afford. Topical delivery solves these pain points by offering non-invasive, transdermal healing that can be applied seamlessly during a competitive season.Insight 3: It's About the Signal, Not the Cell Live stem cells themselves aren't the magic bullet—it's the information (extracellular vesicles or EVs) they secrete. Once Dr. Rhee understood that healing relies on signaling existing tissue to regenerate, he realized those smaller molecules could be effectively delivered via a transdermal cream.Insight 4: Plant-Based is the Future of Accessible Healing Human-tissue stem cells are expensive, highly regulated, and limited in supply, which has led to shady practices in the industry. By identifying plants that emit the exact same regenerative signals as human tissues, RheeGen is pivoting to an Over-The-Counter (OTC) model that aims to bring the cost of elite therapy under $100.Insight 5: Educational Content as a Business Strategy Dr. Rhee didn't wait until his product was fully mainstream to establish thought leadership. Writing a book and doing a TEDx talk allowed him to educate the market, establish trust, and replace repetitive 40-minute patient consultations with a scalable, accessible educational resource.Resources & Links MentionedCompany: RheeGen (Topical Regenerative Medicine)Book: The Future of Regenerative Medicine by Dr. Tommy RheeVideo: Dr. Tommy Rhee's TEDx Talk (Science fiction inspiring healthcare)About Dr. Tommy RheeDr. Tommy Rhee is a former US Navy aviator, the former team chiropractor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the founder and CEO of RheeGen. After years of treating elite athletes, WWE wrestlers, and Olympians, he saw the limitations and exorbitant costs of traditional injectable regenerative medicine. This frustration inspired him to develop a patent-pending topical therapy. He is also a bestselling author and TEDx speaker passionate about democratizing sports medicine and making advanced healing accessible to the everyday weekend warrior.Connect with Dr. Tommy RheeWebsite: www.RheeGen.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtommyrhee/Facebook: RheeGenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You don't need a perfect routine to stay healthy, you need a few habits that move the needle, especially when life gets busy. In this episode, we break down six simple, high-impact habits for maintaining health during hectic or travel-heavy seasons, using a yard maintenance analogy to explain why consistency matters more than intensity. You'll learn: The six needle movers for health: hydration, protein intake, outdoor movement, sleep, and workouts Why consistency beats perfection when building lasting habits How small daily decisions compound into long-term health outcomes Practical strategies for staying on track while traveling or during busy stretches How to think about your health like yard maintenance, small upkeep now prevents bigger problems later If your schedule is packed but your health goals aren't going anywhere, this episode gives you the simple, sustainable habits to keep showing up. L5 Health Score Quiz https://score.lvltnhealth.com/ LVLTN Health https://www.lvltnhealth.com/ The Fitness League app https://www.fitnessleagueapp.com/ Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lvltncoaching Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Yard Metaphor for Health 74:58:39 The Jungle Yard and Its Lessons for Self-Care 238:52:00 The Consequences of Neglecting Basic Habits 355:32:01 The Importance of Foundations in Health and Wellness 499:58:43 Scaling Back Workouts Without Losing Progress 7305:32:09 The Power of Consistent Small Actions 8805:32:12 Maintaining Efficiency with Minimal Effort 11277:45:40 Needle Mover 1: Hydration and Water Intake 14166:39:14 Needle Mover 2: Protein at Every Meal 16999:59:23 Outdoor Movement and Nature Breaks 18972:12:47 Night Routine for Better Sleep 22194:26:26 Colorful Plates: The Power of Plant Diversity 25277:46:34 Two Workouts Per Week for Fitness 31416:40:00 Summary: Consistency and Small Changes Lead to Big Results

We are joined by one of my wonderful coaching clients, Lisa Lantz, the brilliant owner of The Getup—a community-focused resale store that sells everything from newborn and adult clothing to accessories, kids' gear, and toys. Lisa is just a few short weeks away from graduating from the Inventory Genius program, and she has made absolute leaps and bounds over the past year. We have never had a guest on the show with this specific type of inventory-based business model, and the breakthroughs she has made with her numbers are going to blow you away. Whether you run a traditional retail boutique, a resale shop, or even a dropshipping business, Lisa's journey holds some massive gold nuggets for you. Key Takeaways from This Episode: Consignment vs. Buy-Outright: Understand the financial risk of buying inventory outright from your customers versus running a traditional consignment model, and why your margins must reflect that risk. The Fear of Policy Changes: Why we need to "stay out of our customers' pocketbooks" and make business-first decisions without letting fear dictate our financial policies. Cracking the Cash-to-Credit Ratio: How tracking the exact ratio of cash payouts to in-store credit (which, for Lisa, sits consistently at 70% cash and 30% credit) allows for highly accurate cash-flow planning. Data-Driven Curating: Moving away from buying inventory just because "it's in good shape" to hand-curating based on high-margin, fast-turning categories (like discovering women's wear drove over 50% of Lisa's sales!). The Power of One-Dollar Levers: How focusing on just one simple lever—like raising your average ticket size by a small margin through employee training—can bridge massive sales gaps. Inside the Conversation 1. The Cash vs. Credit Conundrum Because The Getup is a buy-outright resale store, Lisa's customers can choose between cash or in-store credit (which now offers 10% more value) on the spot. When we first started working together, this model created a lot of cloudiness around her COGS (Cost of Goods Sold). We realized Lisa was paying up to 40% back in cash just to support her community and keep inventory coming in. But when you buy outright, you take on 100% of the risk if that item doesn't sell. We adjusted her payouts down, and despite her fear that she'd drive people away, not a single customer complained. "We hold off on making really important financial decisions out of fear of what people will think or say, and a lot of times, that story is only created in our head." 2. Finding the Ratios and Taking Control of Cash Flow Once we started digging into the data, we discovered a highly consistent pattern: 30% of her buyouts were store credit, and 70% were cash. Knowing this ratio changed everything. Instead of guessing, Lisa can now accurately map out her open-to-buy plan and know exactly how much hard cash she needs on hand each month. No more putting out daily financial fires! 3. Curating with Intention (and Saying "No" Gently) In resale, your inventory is a daily surprise. Lisa used to accept items simply because they were nice. Now, she uses her category data to make smart buying decisions. When she realized women's apparel made up over 50% of her sales, she knew exactly where to focus her efforts. We also talk about the delicate art of saying "no" to individual black-bag drop-offs without making it personal. 4. Moving the Needle on Average Ticket Size Our latest project is bridging a big sales growth gap not by wishing for random traffic, but by focusing on average ticket size. Lisa shares her strategy for bringing her part-time team into the numbers conversation, recording training videos, and why she is temporarily stepping back onto the sales floor to spot the operational puzzle pieces herself. Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe

In a post-AGI world, can a country without access to frontier AI even be considered sovereign anymore?Anton Leicht says once frontier AI becomes a core economic input, the countries that own it will pull further and further ahead. Everyone else stays a customer… or worse. Maybe the dominant power wants your land, or a military base, or a resource. Without economic leverage, there's very little you could do about it.Anton — Carnegie fellow and writer of the blog Threading the Needle — thinks middle powers should band together and build their own frontier models.He's costed it out: something like $500 billion over four years for a band of allied democracies. That's not absurd money for the G7 minus the US. The problem is you'd be asking treasuries to take on sovereign debt for a speculative venture with no business case, wide open to US coercion and domestic backlash.So despite its promise, Anton's verdict is that it probably won't happen. His backup is for countries to ask themselves: if intelligence becomes abundant, what stays scarce?Upstream, that's everything that feeds the supply chain: ASML's lithography machines, chipmaking, exclusive training data — all of it gets more valuable as AI does.Downstream, “a country of geniuses in a data centre” still can't cure cancer without someone building the production plants and running the trials. The Europeans, Japanese, and South Koreans are good at exactly these real-world bottlenecks.It's an imperfect fix. The US would still hold more leverage, plus an incentive to re-industrialise and cut you out. The prize is avoiding the worst outcomes: a gradual but irreversible decline, waiting to be either annexed or discarded as the US and China race ahead.In this episode, Anton and host Tom Reed look at what middle powers should start doing now to keep a seat at the table.Learn more, video, and full transcript: https://80k.info/AL This episode was recorded on June 19, 2026.Chapters:Cold open (00:00:00)Who's Anton Leicht? (00:00:43)Most countries face bleak AI futures (00:01:06)How middle powers can strike AI deals (00:06:10)The $500 billion AI moonshot (00:12:16)Would the US crush allied AI? (00:24:54)When to launch the AI moonshot (00:31:56)Why AI dominance is forever (00:35:45)Is AI dependence catastrophic? (00:37:42)What's left to sell in an AI-dominated world? (00:42:45)Policies to avoid mass AI-layoffs (00:47:47)Who really governs Anthropic? (01:08:29)Why “pausing superintelligence” fails (01:10:52)Is American AI monopoly safe? (01:21:08)Explaining AGI to the world (01:28:40)Is Anton bullish or bearish on Germany? (01:31:05)Our production team includes:Video editors: Josh Alward, Dominic Armstrong, Ollie Bignell, Andrés Escobar, Jasper Luithlen, Milo McGuire, Luke Monsour, and Simon MonsourProducers: Elizabeth Cox and Nick StocktonCoordination and support: Katy Moore and Lou MoranCamera operator: Jeremy ChevillotteMusic: CORBIT

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