Podcasts about Negative

Scott Greer joins Conversations That Matter to explain the rise of the online right and how it transformed American conservatism.Drawing from his new book White Pill: The Online Right and the Making of Trump's America, Greer walks through the history of the alt-right, the rise of Donald Trump, the influence of Tucker Carlson and Charlie Kirk, the political upheavals of 2020, and the growing influence of online-right ideas within mainstream conservatism.We also discuss why young conservatives became dissatisfied with the old conservative establishment, the importance of immigration and demographic change, the evolution from the alt-right to the dissident right, the relationship between Christianity and the online right, and whether this movement ultimately strengthens or undermines the American right.Greer argues that the online right has brought new energy to conservatism and made ideas more appealing to young people, while also warning about the disconnect that can develop between online political culture and ordinary Americans.00:00 — The Rise of the Online Right03:25 — How Scott Greer Entered Conservative Politics05:25 — How Tucker Carlson Changed the Right08:05 — Charlie Kirk and the Griper War09:50 — Why 2020 Radicalized Conservatives12:45 — Where the Alt-Right Came From18:25 — Alt-Right, Dissident Right, and the Trump Movement30:25 — How the Online Right Transformed Conservatism40:00 — Christianity and the Online Right53:40 — The Negative and Positive Sides of the Online RightSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ravi examines the economic consequences of Trump's immigration crackdown as net migration turns negative and labor shortages ripple across the country. He also unpacks Trump's full-throated support for data centers—even as opposition grows among Republicans, Democrats, and independents alike. Then, educator Dan Meyer joins the show to scrutinize Alpha School, the buzzy AI-powered model promising students twice the learning in just two hours a day. Is Alpha reinventing education—or making bold claims its results can't yet support? –––––––––– For show notes: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Pre-order Ravi's new book, The Invisible List:https://readinvisiblelist.com/ ◾ Join the Invisible Posse:https://readinvisiblelist.com/posse ◾ Find upcoming book events:https://readinvisiblelist.com/events ◾ Interested in hosting Ravi for an Invisible List event in your city? Email alexis@orangeboatmedia.com. Find Lost Debate and Ravi Gupta ◾ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate ◾ Follow the show- https://www.instagram.com/thebranchmedia/ ◾ Read Ravi's Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com  ◾ Follow Ravi- https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta/

Negative fans already out.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should you do when a customer complains, leaves a negative Google review, or disputes a charge after the work was completed? Mike discusses how business owners can respond professionally, document their work, protect their reputations, and determine when to fix the problem, issue a refund, or stand their ground.

In this episode, Bart welcomes Dr. Julie Morris to explore why psychological safety is so closely tied to employee engagement and high-performing teams. Julie shares her journey from earning a ThD in ethics at Duke to working in technology and ultimately at Glint, Microsoft's employee engagement platform, where her work led her to explore psychological safety and what it looks like in practice. Drawing on that experience, Julie discusses the six pillars of employee engagement and explains how psychological safety is woven throughout them. She also shares insights from the psychological safety program she developed for managers, including three practical strategies leaders can use to foster it on their own teams. Along the way, Julie and Bart challenge common misconceptions about psychological safety and explore how leaders can create an environment where people feel comfortable speaking up, taking risks, and asking questions. At a time when people are asking more of their managers and leaders are looking for ways to create more engaged workplaces, this is an invaluable listen. Connect with Julie on LInkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliermorris/ Show Notes: 00:27 Show intro 01:04 Introducing Dr. Morris 02:07 Bart introduces the idea of psychological safety 02:36 Definition of psychological safety 03:09 Stats on psychological safety 05:03 Julie talks about her career path 05:44 What she was doing at Microsoft 06:52 What she discovered in the research at Microsoft 07:57 Psychological safety survey 08:15 If your org scores low on P.S., how do you improve? 09:38 Psychological safety - similar indicators as 'belonging' 10:29 What can managers do to foster this? 11:03 How did the program they developed work? 11:51 Experiences rolling out the program at Microsoft 12:09 Tapping into leaders' anxieties 13:17 Are people looking for managers with these skills? 14:18 What do people learn in this psych safety program? 14:43 Negative reactivity - characterized by knee-jerk reactions 15:18 Shutting people down 17:24 Were managers willing to change? 18:46 Adapting these strategies to your managerial style 19:56 Bart introduces example scenario of tough environment 21:20 Give yourself a buffer to cool down 22:34 Tip 2: Listen without agenda 23:27 Schedule regular check-ins 25:39 All that small talk really helps! 26:37 Beginning of timing/misalignment 27:06 Tip 3: Model the vulnerability you hope to see 28:03 If you want your team to take risks, show them vulnerability 28:32 What is the distinction between weakness and vulnerability? 30:23 How do you model vulnerability? 33:56 Bart recaps 3 points 34:17 Common misconceptions about psychological safety 34:40 "It's not my job to be your mom" 36:17 "I'm just not a believer in all this touchy-feely stuff" 38:32 Final advice 38:46 Stick with it! 39:23 Thank yous 39:34 Outro

Every golfer has been there. One minute you are feeling confident, and the next you are hitting balls out of bounds, finding every water hazard, chunking bunker shots, topping drives, and wondering if you have forgotten how to play golf. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Golf Party Live Podcast, Donna gets personal and shares her own experience with golf chaos this year. It's an honest conversation about why difficult rounds happen, why we panic, and how to reset mentally so one bad shot—or even one bad hole—doesn't ruin your entire day. In this episode, we discuss: ● What golf chaos really looks like: ● Out-of-bounds shots ● Lost balls ● Water hazards ● Bunkers that seem impossible to escape ● Topped shots and missed hits ● Why this isn't failure—it's simply part of the game of golf ● Why golfers panic when things start going wrong ● The pressure we put on ourselves to play the "perfect" round ● Why you don't have to finish every hole perfectly ● Practical strategies for getting back on track after a bad shot or bad hole ● The mental side of golf: ● Nervous energy ● Negative thought spirals ● Staying emotionally in control ● How to reset your mindset and regain confidence ● One of the biggest practice mistakes golfers make: ● Hitting balls with no target and no purpose ● Why intentional practice leads to better performance on the course ● Keeping golf in perspective: ● Every golfer has good days and bad days ● Gratitude for being outside, spending time with friends, and playing a game we love Whether you're a beginner or an experienced golfer, this episode is a reminder that bad rounds happen to everyone. The key isn't avoiding golf chaos—it's learning how to respond when it shows up. Thank you for listening to the Golf Party Live Podcast! If this episode resonated with you, please share it with one of your golfing friends—especially someone who needs the reminder that one bad shot doesn't define their round. As always… have fun and GO LOW!

How to Talk About Money (and Other Things) With Your Spouse Without ArguingAttempts to solve money problems can quickly turn into arguments when being right or finding the practical solution takes priority over emotional connection. Coach Jack explains how validating first, problem solving second, and avoiding convincing or arguing can help couples work through financial and other practical disagreements while staying connected.What You'll LearnHow to respond to a spouse's ideas without immediately opposing, criticizing, or arguingHow validation can create the emotional connection needed for productive problem solvingHow to use a two-step approach to move from connection to practical, win-win decisionsHow backup plans can help couples handle agreements that do not work as intendedWant to Work With Coach Jack?The Re-Connections Coaching Package can help develop the relationship skills needed to strengthen attraction, love, and commitment while handling difficult conversations and relationship problems more effectively.Key TakeawaysEmotional connection comes before practical solutions.Validating an idea does not mean agreeing to act on it.Pros and cons can be explored without criticism or judgment.A Plan B provides a constructive response when Plan A does not work.Negative reactions call for empathy rather than argument.Additional ResourcesConsultationsRe-Connections Coaching PackageConnecting through "Yes!" by Jack Ito PhD7 Steps to Revive Your Marriage (post)Free DownloadsWork one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

If you've ever started your day trusting God — and ended it trying to control everything — this episode is for you. Negative thoughts don't just affect your mood. They shape your homeschool, your relationships, and the way you mother. In this episode, you'll learn 2 practical steps to take back your mind with truth.Most life's battles are won or lost in the mind — and homeschool moms are fighting on more fronts than most. This episode walks you through exactly how to identify the negative thought patterns that keep pulling you back, replace them with truth from God's Word, and finally stop the spiral before it takes your whole day.✅Why negative thoughts are actually easier to think the more you think them (and how to break the cycle)✅The 2-step process to demolish mental strongholds — straight from Scripture✅What to do when you compare yourself to other moms and feel like you're not enough✅Real examples of the lies homeschool moms believe — and the specific truths that demolish them✅Why waiting on God renews your strength — even when waiting feels impossibleReady to stop letting your thoughts run your day? Click the link below to join the waitlist for the Raising Leaders community and get early access.Resources for YouWin the War in Your MInd, by Craig GroeschelHomeschool Encouragement CircleShow Notes:Winning the Battle of the MindMost of life's battles are won or lost in the mind. And I decided to talk about this topic today partly because once I made the decision to tackle it, the enemy has been having a field day in mine.Yesterday I came home from church and wrote in my journal — I will wait on you, God. I will trust you, God. You are my joy, my strength, my deliverer. By evening I was trying to take control of all of my life and everyone else's life, fixing everyone's problems. I was not trusting. I was not waiting. It was all going on up here. And today I had to apologize. I had to confess my sin of trying to control someone. I wrote in a text — I'm sorry for not being patient. I'm sorry for not being kind. I'm sorry for being proud. Will you forgive me?Waiting on God is really hard. It requires patience, self-control, and trust and faith in God.What Scripture Says About the MindPsalm 25:3 says no one who waits on the Lord will be put to shame. That word wait also means trust and hope. No one who trusts in the Lord, no one who hopes in the Lord, will ever be disgraced. When we take it off of us and give it to God and put our trust and faith in Him — that is when we can move forward.Isaiah 40:31 says but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They will run and not be weary. They will walk and not faint. That word wait again — those who wait on the Lord, who hope in the Lord, who trust in the Lord.Craig Groeschel and Winning the War of the MindDuring the Texas blizzard in February, I went online to watch church. I came across Craig Groeschel beginning a four-part series on winning the war of the mind. I want to share a few things he shared that Sunday and show how I've been applying them as a mom, a grandma, and in helping kids with their education.He makes this statement — most of life's battles are won or lost in the mind. So are we waiting on God or are we taking things into our own hands? Taking things into our own hands means saying — I can control my life. I can do better. It's all on me. That's wrong.Are you having a worried attitude or a peaceful attitude? If we're worried, we have fear. If we have peace, we're casting all our cares on God — casting all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. Do we have a negative mindset or a positive mindset? A negative mindset means we're critical and complaining. A positive mindset means we have faith in Jesus, we are thankful.And here's the key thought — what comes into your mind comes out in your life. In your words. In your actions. What are you filling your mind with? That's what's going to come out in your life.Your life is always moving in the direction of your strongest thoughts. Let me repeat that. Your life is moving in the direction of your strongest thoughts. What are those strong thoughts pushing you toward?Renewing Your Mind With TruthRomans 12:2 says do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — His good, perfect, and pleasing will.Ephesians 4:23 says let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God — truly righteous and holy. I pray this verse almost every day. I say — Holy Spirit, renew my thoughts, attitudes, and emotions. Renew our families.And 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 tells us how we fight these battles in our mind. For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ.We don't fight with the world's weapons. We fight with God's weapons — the Holy Spirit, prayer, and truth.Two Steps for Overcoming Negative ThoughtsStep one — identify the biggest stronghold. What is holding you down? What is churning in your head? Name it. When we think a negative thought, there is a chemical release in the brain — a dopamine release — that gives a temporary high and then pulls us back down. And every time we think that negative thought, it becomes easier to think it again. Dr. Caroline Leaf is an expert in neuroplasticity and talks about this very idea — taking our thoughts and rewiring our minds so we think positively.So first, name the stronghold. What is it for you? Maybe you feel like a failure as a mom. Maybe you feel like your marriage isn't good enough. Maybe you compare yourself to other moms, other bloggers, other speakers.I'll be really honest — I struggle with comparing myself to other bloggers and authors and speakers. I see bloggers get book deals and I think — I guess I'm not as important. That is a stronghold. I am comparing myself and saying I'm not enough.I once spoke at a conference in a workshop at 5 p.m. — not a great time — and they had doubled up everything that evening. Zero people showed up to my session. I'm admitting this to you because it was humiliating. But I had to say — God, you took each person at that conference to the workshop where they needed to be, and this is just not the one they needed to hear. I had to humble myself.Step two — name the truth to demolish that stronghold. God says He has given us weapons to demolish strongholds, and one of those weapons is truth. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.So instead of — I'm comparing myself to other bloggers and I'm not enough — speak the truth. I have been given everything I need for life and godliness. I don't need more. God gives me all I need. God is using me in a special way with moms and wives. He uses me when I trust Him. I walk by faith, not by sight.Say that truth every morning when you get up. Speak truth to yourself. That is godly self-care.Tim Tebow said it this way — when I wish I were like someone else, I'm really being mad at God. He didn't make me like that person. He made me. And when I compare myself and wish I were different, I'm not accepting who God made me. He has given us gifts and callings, and we need to walk in those.The truth is Jesus Christ. Name the stronghold. Name the truth. And the truth will set you free.I'll put a link in the comments to Craig Groeschel's book on the mind, as well as Dr. Caroline Leaf's book — both deal with retraining our minds and getting our thoughts focused in the right direction. It takes some work, but it is absolutely possible.Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts, your questions, or your favorite springtime activity.

Your emotions don't just change how you feel—they can change what you remember, how you judge other people, and even who you become in the moment. AJ sits down with behavioral economist George Loewenstein to explore the “empathy gap”: our surprising inability to predict how we'll think and behave when our emotional state changes. George explains why anger can distort judgment, rejection sensitivity becomes self-fulfilling, negative experiences outweigh positive ones, and the happiness we chase often disappears faster than we expect. You'll learn why high performers can still choke under pressure, why venting anger often makes it worse, how emotions influence self-esteem and relationships, and why you should never respond immediately to an email that makes you furious. This conversation offers a fascinating look at the hidden forces shaping our decisions—and why understanding our emotions doesn't always mean we can control them. Episode Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Opposite-Happiness-Feelings-Make-Break/dp/0063427060/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 A Word From Our Sponsors Get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers by using promo code CHARM at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Shopify is where you go to start your business, and everything you need to sell is already there from day one. Start your free trial by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOPIFY.COM/charm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with top talent ready to help your business grow by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UPWORK.COM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mintmobile.com/charm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 – The empathy gap: why we misjudge our own emotions08:00 – How your mood changes the way you read other people17:15 – Why one negative moment outweighs all the good24:20 – Why empathy may not work the way we think31:00 – Why we can't predict ourselves under pressure39:05 – How emotions distort moral judgment45:00 – Why high performers still choke under pressure51:10 – Why venting anger can make it worse57:30 – Never respond to an angry email immediately01:03:00 – Negative emotions, self-compassion, and being human Keywords emotional intelligence, emotions, empathy gap, psychology, behavioral economics, emotional regulation, anger, self awareness, happiness, negative emotions, self esteem, rejection sensitivity, decision making, cognitive bias, stress, performance under pressure, relationships, emotional health, self compassion, human behavior Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan Mail**

Defining the biblical term "shalom" as "breaking the hold of chaos," Dave and Ashley Willis describe how you can cultivate shalom in your home as well as in your relationships – particularly by breaking "strangleholds" caused by people who are overly needy. Our guests also discuss the pursuit of shalom in marriage through the careful and deliberate management of conflict. Also, parenting teens often means navigating some of the most challenging conversations families face—from broken trust to friendships and dating. Tim Shoemaker and his son Mark offer practical, grace-filled guidance to help parents communicate well, build trust, and strengthen their relationship with their teens. You’ll discover how listening well and responding with wisdom can turn difficult moments into opportunities for growth and deeper connection.Peace PiratesWhat to Say and How to Say It to Your TeenHow's Your Marriage Doing?Match Your Parenting to Your Kids' Needs

2 Timothy 3:10-19 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin talk about the great benefits of Scripture and what it means that Scripture equips us for every good work.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26642The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Non-scale victories prove your healthy habits are working, even when the number on the scale refuses to move. In this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD explains why the scale is almost always the last thing to change, not the first, and why relying on it alone can make you feel like you're failing even when you're succeeding. Drawing on research from Karl Weick on small wins and Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer's work on The Progress Principle, plus a real client's list of tracked non-scale victories, Dr. Oldson shows why celebrating small, visible wins is essential to weight loss motivation and long-term success.The episode also introduces glimmer notes, a practice for capturing and holding onto the kind things people say to you. Backed by research on negativity bias and the Gottmans' 5:1 ratio findings from marriage research, this segment explains why we're wired to forget compliments and remember criticism, and what to do about it. Listeners leave with two concrete practices, a non-scale victory list and a glimmer list, to help build weight loss motivation and confidence that doesn't depend on the number on the scale.Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts. Also, we'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.The Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

When a group of athletes starts making poor choices, creating cliques, becoming negative, or separating themselves from the rest of the team, you may be looking at more than a discipline problem.You may have a belonging problem.In this episode, Edward Jones II continues the Belonging portion of the BEYOND Player Development Framework by breaking down the warning signs that athletes are becoming disconnected from the program.Edward shares the story of a freshman class that struggled during its first weeks on campus. After being heavily recruited and constantly contacted by coaches, the newcomers arrived and quickly felt like the program had moved on to recruiting the next class.That disconnect started showing up in their actions.The solution was not simply more discipline. Edward and the program strengthened their Big Brother system, established clear expectations for veteran players, and created consistent check-ins between newcomers and established members of the team.Edward also discusses another common belonging challenge: athletes who are not traveling or playing significant roles.When athletes begin thinking in terms of "them versus us," leaders need to pay attention.In this episode, you'll learn how to recognize warning signs such as:• Groups consistently making poor choices together• Cliques developing within the team• Negative comments from disconnected athletes• Non-travel or scout-team players separating themselves from the program• Newcomers feeling forgotten after the recruiting process ends• Athletes believing attention and value are reserved for starters• Influential players pulling others toward a negative team cultureThe goal is not to eliminate every bad decision. Athletes will still make individual choices.The goal is to recognize when repeated behaviors are revealing something deeper about the athlete experience.Sometimes what looks like a behavior problem is actually a belonging problem.Find the disconnect.Address it early.Remind athletes that they are seen, valued, heard, and necessary to the success of the program.This episode is part of the Belonging series within the BEYOND Player Development Framework:B: BelongingE: EducationY: Your PurposeO: OpportunitiesN: NavigationD: Development SystemsTo learn more about the BEYOND Player Development Framework or bring Edward Jones II in to work with your program, complete the BEYOND Framework Assessment using the link in the episode notes.Developing People. Elevating Programs.Get YOUR SIGNED copy of the Beyond The Field Player Development Guide: https://forms.gle/AJozwnjEw4UHNaH29Player Development Newsletter: https://substack.com/@btfprogramComplete the BEYOND Framework Assessment https://forms.gle/CC6DoBQGF8UkJj5h6

8.25.26 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan asks callers if they believe the Commanders can disprove the narratives surrounding the team this NFL season or not. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Bill Barnwell's list of NFL teams that will surpass their win/loss totals in 2026. Liam Griffin from The Washington Times joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to analyze Washington's growing injury list, key roster bubble battles, and Will Harris' release. He also projects the Commanders' 53-man wide receiver and linebacker groups while highlighting rookie edge rusher Joshua Josephs as a potential breakout player.

Timestamps0:00 Intro1:47 Benching Vedius5:05 Palafox and Nuc16:11 Navi and TheRock23:30 MKoi collapse41:33 FNC and the rest of LEC50:45 LCS and SEN rise57:22 Pros took my job1:00:59 Inspired thoughts1:14:00 Negative thoughts

Break free from negative thinking and discover how biblical declarations can renew your mind, strengthen your faith, and transform your life. Learn how speaking life, truth, and powerful "I am" statements can help replace fear, pessimism, and worst-case thinking with God's promises. Purchase Kathy's book Mind Battles - Root Out Mental Triggers and Release Peace available at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/ or Amazon https://a.co/d/18blHkV Purchase Anointing Oil with a prayer cloth that Kathy has personally mixed and prayed over on Kathy's Website or Amazon. Order anointing oil by Kathy on Amazon look for her brand here https://amzn.to/3PC6l3R or Kathy DeGraw Ministries https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product-category/oils/ Training, Mentorship and Deliverance! Personal coaching, deliverance, e-courses, training for ministry, and mentorships! https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/training/# Negative thoughts can become deeply rooted patterns, especially when you've lived with them for years. But God designed your brain with the ability to change. Through renewing your mind, speaking Scripture, and intentionally declaring who you are in Christ, you can begin creating new thought patterns filled with faith, hope, peace, and joy. In this message, Kathy DeGraw shares her personal journey of overcoming a negative mindset and explains the power of biblical declarations. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that death and life are in the power of the tongue. What are your words producing in your life? Start declaring: I am valuable. I am healed. I have peace. I have hope. I have a sound mind. I am blessed. Even when your emotions haven't caught up yet, continue speaking God's Word until faith rises within you. Your words matter. Your thoughts matter. Renew your mind, speak life, align with heaven, and begin declaring what God says about you. #RenewYourMind #BiblicalDeclarations #SpeakLife #PositiveThinking #FaithInGod **Connect with Us** - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydegraw/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydegraw/  Podcast - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and listen to Kathy's Podcast called Prophetic Spiritual Warfare, or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3mYPPkP28xqcTzdeoucJZu or Apple podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prophetic-spiritual-warfare/id1474710499 **Recommended Resources:** - Receive a free prayer pdf on The Power of your Words at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/declarations-download/ - Receive a free prayer pdf on Anointing Oil at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/anointingoil/ - Kathy's training, mentoring and e-courses on Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance and the Prophetic: https://training.kathydegrawministries.org/ - Healed At Last ~ Overcome Sickness and Receive your Physical Healing: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/ - Mind Battles – Root Out Mental Triggers to Release Peace!: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/ -Kathy has several books available on Amazon or kathydegrawministries.org **Support Kathy DeGraw Ministries:** - Give a one-time love offering or consider partnering with us for $15, $35, $75 or any amount! Every dollar helps us help others! - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/donate/ - CashApp $KathyDeGrawMinistry - Venmo @KD-Ministries - Paypal.me/KDeGrawMinistries or donate to email admin@degrawministries.org - Mail a check to: Kathy DeGraw Ministries ~ PO Box 65 ~ Grandville MI 4946

If you've ever felt lonely, unsupported, or like you're working so much harder than your spouse to create connection, I want you to know this first:Your hurt makes sense.Your desire for closeness is valid.And your anger is often pointing to something much deeper—a longing to feel seen, supported, and emotionally connected.But sometimes, the very strategies we use to fight for connection unintentionally push our partner further away.In this episode, we're compassionately exploring the patterns that make it harder for your spouse to come close—and the powerful shifts that can begin changing the dynamic.Inside this episode, we:Explore why anger, frustration, and criticism often mask deeper emotional needsTalk about how certain communication patterns unintentionally create more distance instead of connectionUncover the ways blame, control, and negative assumptions can keep the anxious-avoidant cycle aliveDiscuss why external validation can leave you feeling even more disconnected from yourself and your spouseExplore how stress, overwhelm, and people-pleasing quietly shape the energy you bring into your marriageLearn why taking ownership of your emotional experience is one of the most empowering steps you can take toward creating lasting changeThis episode isn't about blaming yourself.It's about understanding your impact.Because when you can clearly see the patterns you're contributing to, you gain the power to change them.And those small shifts can create the emotional safety, closeness, and connection you've been longing for.Ready to break the cycle together?If these episodes helped you recognize your relationship in the anxious-avoidant dynamic and you're ready to create something different, I'd love to help.Inside The Connected Marriage, I work with couples to uncover the deeper patterns beneath their conflict, strengthen emotional safety, and help them build a marriage that feels connected, supportive, and strong.If you're ready to stop repeating the same painful cycle and start creating lasting change, I invite you to schedule a private consultation.

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio discuss mounting concerns regarding Jalen Hurts' fit within Sean Mannion's new offensive scheme. They debate whether the quarterback's natural playstyle conflicts with the timing-based requirements of the system while also addressing recent struggles from Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler. 02:24 - Hurts Struggling in New Offense 05:42 - Sean Mannion's New Offense 09:24 - Zack Wheeler's Recent Struggles 13:22 - Eagles Backup Quarterback Debate 17:16 - Fan Reactions to Passing Game 25:01 - Analyzing Hurts in Timing Schemes 32:31 - Phillies Rotation and Roster Management 42:58 - Defining Success for Hurts

You might be surprised to learn that one of the most effective tools for erectile dysfunction requires zero medication. However, using these mechanical devices incorrectly can quickly lead to painful irritation and long-term tissue damage.In this episode, you will discover the safe clinical protocol for operating a vacuum constriction device to achieve and maintain rigidity. You will learn the exact steps to protect your vascular health without risking injury. You will also uncover why addressing the root cause of compromised blood flow is essential.Hit play now to learn the proper technique and take control of your sexual health safely.--------------Key TakeawaysVacuum constriction devices provide a proven, non-pharmaceutical approach to managing erectile dysfunction.Negative pressure safely draws blood into the corpus cavernosum to create rigidity.Constriction bands maintain an erection by preventing premature venous blood outflow.Generous water-based lubrication is essential to ensure an airtight seal and avoid friction.Safe pumping requires slow pressure increases that never exceed 10 mmHg.Constriction bands must never be worn for longer than 30 minutes to avoid tissue ischemia.You should immediately remove the band if you experience numbness, coldness, or discoloration.Individuals taking blood thinners or dealing with Peyronie's disease should consult a doctor first.Vacuum therapy manages erectile dysfunction symptoms but does not cure underlying vascular health issues.--------------Resources mentioned:Modern Man CribMediterranean DietGood Morning Wood SmoothieRenew with Dr. Anne--------------Curious about how you can boost your bedroom game and build lasting confidence? Check out the course at getwoodnow.com and start your journey to feeling like yourself again!--------------If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more and get more tips, subscribe to The Modern Man newsletter for exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox! https://dranne.co/themodernman--------------Follow Me On:InstagramTwitterFacebookTikTokYouTube--------------For all links and resources mentioned on the show and where to subscribe to the podcast, please visit https://truongrehab.com/pump-constriction-band-erectile-dysfunction-treatment--------------Want to regain control of your sex life? It's time to reverse the effects of ED on your life. Join the Modern Man Club and embark on your journey to complete recovery and community.--------------Reveal the FREE treatment most men ignore that solves thousands of erectile dysfunction cases every year, plus the 5 biggest mistakes you must avoid if you want to say goodbye to your ED. Uncover it all in my free eBook, available to download now.https://dranne.co/ebook

August 24, 2026 – 6am: The Economist/YouGov: Trump's net approval rating is negative in 47 out of 50 states The Art of the Self-Deal: WSJ Opinion by Peggy Noonan U.S. – Canada trade talks collapse  The Dumbest trade war revisited: WSJ Editorial Board Who Counts in Trump's America?: Financial Times by Gillian Tett Treasury Secretary Bessent to announce new economic sanctions against Iran ‘The Time Tax': New book by Annie Lowrey To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anthropic recently announced it's adding watermarks to all text outputted by its chatbot Claude. But often, you don't need fancy detection software to know; you just need to look for language that gets repeated over and over by AI chatbots, like “it's not X, it's Y.”That's a rhetorical structure referred to as negative parallelism. And it's the topic for today's “Uncanny AI,” those times when it becomes clear AI doesn't think like us. Will Oremus recently wrote about this AI tic for The Atlantic.More on this“The Most Famous AI Writing Tic Is Also the Most Mysterious” from The Atlantic“Move Over Em-Dash, There's a New AI Tell in Town” from Ai-Ai-OH

Anthropic recently announced it's adding watermarks to all text outputted by its chatbot Claude. But often, you don't need fancy detection software to know; you just need to look for language that gets repeated over and over by AI chatbots, like “it's not X, it's Y.”That's a rhetorical structure referred to as negative parallelism. And it's the topic for today's “Uncanny AI,” those times when it becomes clear AI doesn't think like us. Will Oremus recently wrote about this AI tic for The Atlantic.More on this“The Most Famous AI Writing Tic Is Also the Most Mysterious” from The Atlantic“Move Over Em-Dash, There's a New AI Tell in Town” from Ai-Ai-OH

Alphabet (GOOGL) "owns the mine, the shovel factory," and just about everything it needs to lead the AI race, argues Tiffany McGhee. However, she says the Mag 7 giant's negative free cash flow raises a yellow flag. Stephanie Walter agrees that Alphabet's breadth is the strongest sticking point for forward momentum, though points to confusion on how it uses AI as the biggest concern.

Send me a messageMost of us spend our lives replaying the painful parts and calling it realism. That habit is a large part of why so many of us feel numb — and this is how the feeling comes back.Four of my books, free — link below.A photographer can walk into a junkyard and come out with something people pay real money to hang on a wall. A photograph of a broken-down car. The beauty was already there. The eye was the thing that had to be trained. We can all train that eye.Most of us live in our worries, our fears, our stress, our traumatic past. It is equally natural and equally true to spend that time on the good memories, the pleasures, the people we are grateful for. The word ignorance is the right one, because we are ignoring more than half of what is happening.There is no wisdom in overthinking what already happened or what might. There is only wisdom in what we do with this moment.Numbness isn't the absence of sensation. It's the loss of the ability to notice subtlety. When we stop feeling the small things, we start needing the extreme ones — and that is where craving, adrenaline and addiction begin.We are present for the first bite of a meal, maybe the second, and then we stop tasting. The same is true of a sunset, a cup of tea, a conversation. When we stay with the whole experience instead of a slice of it, we stop needing more of it. That is what equanimity means — a steady peace that doesn't depend on which sensation shows up next.And when we hold a magnifying glass over our worries and never over our blessings, our view of our own life becomes distorted. We end up making negative propaganda about ourselves.We are the camera. What we point it at is a choice, and it can be changed at any moment.CHAPTERS0:00 The photographer in the junkyard0:22 Why we live in the painful part0:58 The other half we never visit2:05 Ignorance means ignoring2:55 We lose presence to pleasure too4:05 What numbness actually is4:33 Why we start needing the extreme5:00 Savoring every bite6:36 The magnifying glass8:56 We are the camera operator9:40 Negative propaganda about ourselves10:37 In pain there is pleasure11:19 Nothing outside us holds the meaning13:18 Equanimity, the steady kind of happiness15:13 Why unhappiness spikes with inequality18:28 What kind of movie do you want to live inPlease enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peaceful and stress-free living. Remember to subscribe to stay up-to-date.Video podcasts are available at https://www.youtube.com/@ToddPerelmuter#mindfulness #presence #gratitude #equanimity #spiritualawakeningFor the days when life feels like too much, these 4 free books are for you. Get the free 4-books bundleIf my words have ever touched your heart or helped you through a hard moment, I'd be deeply grateful for your support in keeping this podcast alive. Support the PodcastAnd if you'd like to explore these ideas in greater depth, you can find all of my books here.

CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill makes her first public appearance since being suspended. A state audit finds CATS has not spent the nearly $2 million set aside for safety improvements. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes a bill to change the election process by shortening voting periods. And Queen City Nerve ceases publication.

Welcome into the Friday refresh brought to you by St Jude marathon weekend fundraiser. Thanks to all you who helped and donated and played in the Stayin Alice disco dodgeball tournament last weekend. I have less than $1000 to raise for my race so go to https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=5816464&fr_id=164588&pg=personal to donate. Have you ever wondered why we tend to focus more on the negative things in life? Why is it that sadness and worry and anger seem to weigh so heavily while memories that are much more joyful and happy and peaceful seem a little harder to recall and seem to weigh much less? It is what psychologists call Negativity Bias. Negativity Bias is an innate psychological tendency to emphasize negative experiences over positive ones. It influences our perception of events, often making us dwell more on bad experiences, like criticism or failure. Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.benandtravis.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis http://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Reframing Hope Book https://www.benandtravis.com/books Helping. Healing. Humor. with Ben and Travis: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batify/id1457601152?mt=2&uo=4 Good Old Fashioned Dislike podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Scott K., Mary H., Scott B., Kim C. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Not all weight loss medications are created equal, and picking the right one isn't as simple as choosing whatever's trending. In this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD walks through the framework she uses in her practice to decide which weight loss medication is right for each patient. She starts with other health conditions like sleep apnea, heart disease, diabetes, migraines, and fatty liver disease, then moves through safety considerations, cost, and how much weight loss someone actually needs. Whether someone prefers a shot or a pill is always a consideration. Using a real patient case, Dr. Lisa breaks down how GLP-1 medications like Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide), and other meds (like Qsymia and Foundayo) get matched to the right person. She also explains why medication for excess weight is legitimate, evidence-based chronic disease treatment, and not "cheating." This medication episode wouldn't be complete without an update on retatrutide, the "Triple G," next-generation medication making headlines with over 28% weight loss in recent trials.Grab the free worksheet that goes with this episode: https://www.smartweightlosscoaching.com/smart-weight-loss-coaching-podcast-worksheet-170Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts. Also, we'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.The Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

Episode #593: “Why are values included in international trade?” Arianna Bondi's research begins with that question, but Myanmar turns it into a problem of limits. A PhD candidate at McGill University studying international political economy, Bondi examined how the European Union tried to promote human rights through trade policy, focusing on Myanmar's place in the EU's Generalized System of Preferences. Her study, completed in 2020 at Johns Hopkins SAIS in Bologna, looks at the period before the 2021 coup. That timing matters; Myanmar had been brought back into the EU's Everything ButArms trade scheme in 2013 after preferences were withdrawn in 1997 over forced labor concerns. The policy was supposed to support development while encouraging respect for international standards. Bondi found that this created two different tools: positive conditionality, through engagement and market access, and negative conditionality, through the threat or use of withdrawal. Her interviewees saw little evidence that withdrawal had produced human rights change. Negative conditionality could send a signal, but it risked punishing workers while failing to reach the military structures responsible for the gravest abuses. Positive conditionality seemed more promising, especially in the garment sector, where EU-linked trade could improve wages, standards, and opportunities for largely female workers. But that success remained narrow. It could touch factory floors more easily than constitutional power, military violence, or the Rohingya crisis. Bondi's account keeps returning to mechanism. Human rights cannot be treated as one broad category that trade either improves or fails to improve. The question has to be which right, which sector, which actor, and which channel. EU policy also carried other motives: business access, regional influence, concern over China, and member-state interests. That makes the application of values uneven. Myanmar leaves the trade instrument under pressure. A tariff preference may help workers, a withdrawal may make a statement, and neither may reach the institution doing the most harm.

The guys analyze the Texas Rangers' offensive struggles and the historic odds stacked against them as they push for a postseason spot during Jacob deGrom's return. They explore the technical mastery of hitting with insights from Joey Votto and Ted Williams before shifting to a heated breakdown of Dan Orlovsky's latest NFL quarterback traits list. The discussion also covers Moderna's potential cancer breakthrough and the emergence of AI in radio broadcasting.

Who you look up to can shape who you become, often more than you realize. The right role models can inspire growth, while the wrong influences can quietly shape your habits, decisions, and future.In this Mindset Coaching episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores how to choose the right role models and why the people, environments, and influences around you play such an important role in personal growth. From childhood experiences and peer groups to social media and adult relationships, the people you observe can influence your mindset, behavior, confidence, and standards.Michael explains how to recognize positive role models, identify unhealthy influences, learn valuable lessons from negative examples, and choose people who reflect the character and future you want to build. He also explores the importance of discipline, boundaries, authenticity, integrity, and surrounding yourself with people who support intentional growth.If you want to become a stronger, more disciplined, and purpose-driven version of yourself, this episode will help you rethink who you admire, who you trust, and who you allow to influence your life.The people you consistently look up to can shape the person you ultimately become.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN• How to choose the right role models• Why your environment influences your behavior• How childhood and peer groups shape future choices• How to identify positive influences• Why authenticity matters in a role model• How to learn from negative role models• The importance of discipline and boundaries• How surrounding yourself with the right people supports personal growthKEY TAKEAWAYS✅ Your environment shapes your mindset and behavior.✅ Role models influence your standards and decisions.✅ Not every successful person is the right person to follow.✅ Negative role models can still teach valuable lessons.✅ Discipline and boundaries protect your growth.✅ Authenticity matters more than appearances.✅ The people around you can either expand or limit your potential.✅ You have a responsibility to choose your influences intentionally.EXPLORE MORE WITH MICHAEL REARDENWebsite: https://revenconcepts.com/Podcast Library: https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/WORK WITH MICHAEL REARDEN: https://www.revenconcepts.com/If you found value in this episode, follow and download Coaching In Session on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a new episode. Share this conversation with someone who could benefit from choosing better influences.Send us a MessageSupport the showWebsite: www.Revenconcepts.comEmail: Coachinginsession@gmail.comYoutube: @RevenconceptsDon't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with others who would benefit from it!

THIS WEEK ON REWIND: WHAT A WEEK IN POP CULTURE IT HAS BEEN!! And lucky for you (MAYBE?) we are here to discuss ALL OF IT, on REWIND!! First things first, Raven clears the air on some comments from a previous episode, while Blake reads REWIND'S first NEGATIVE review. Then we remember the beautiful Hayden Panettiere, who is GONE WAY TOO SOON!! DEVASTATING!! Then we hit the rapid fire topics and wonder if Karoline Leavitt is REALLY” resigning, ask why Ray J is fighting people, giggle about Ms. Martha's National Anthem, discuss Jordyn Woods' nuptials, get down to the bottom of the X-MEN casting controversy, and more. Then we discuss Luigi's guilty plea. Is it a non-Double Jeopardy tactic? Next, we HAVE TO discuss the Lindsey Clancy trial. What's REALLY going on?? Stephen A. Smith got a “THUMBS DOWN” by the NABJ, and we have thoughts!! Finally, we reveal why Gabe and Raven can't go to the same movies anymore. PLUS, Blake has some fun news about his body!! It's all happening right here on REWIND!!   ⏰TIME CODES⏰ (0:10) 2-STAR REVIEWS & CLEARING THE AIR [FIRST THOUGHTS] (12:58) REMEMBER HAYDEN PANETTIERE (17:26) REWIND RAPID FIRE: KAROLINE LEAVITT IS LEAVING…AGAINST HER WILL?? (19:29) FRIENDLY REMINDER…WE ARE NOT THE NEWS!! (20:28) REWIND RAPID FIRE: RAY J vs ORLANDO BLOOM?? (22:19) REW IND RAPID FIRE: THAT LADY'S NATIONAL ANTHEM (27:21) REWIND RAPID FIRE: JORDYN WOODS & KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS WEDDING (28:58) REWIND RAPID FIRE: IS THE X-MEN CASTING ANNOUCNEMENT CONTROVERSIAL?? (34:38) LUIGI PLEADS GUILTY (39:48) THE LINDSEY CLANCY TRIAL (48:39) DID STEPHEN A. SMITH GETS A “THUMBS DOWN” (53:31) REWIND RUNDOWN: THE END OF OAK STREET (1:00:23) FEELIN' FRIDAYS [FINAL THOUGHTS]   Follow Blake: @heyblakerackley   Follow Raven: @iamravendawson   Follow Producer Gabe: @theproducergabe   BUY REWIND MERCH (AVAILABLE NOW): https://rewindthepod.threadless.com   SUBSCRIBE TO BLAKE'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@heyblakerackley   WATCH RAVEN on THE TERRELL SHOW: https://youtu.be/7c0Y-DN-_A4?si=TlI0ZZpSKdDBmtNH    COME SEE BLAKE @ RANCH HANDS COWBOYLESQUE: https://www.ranchhandscowboylesque.com [CODE: REWIND10]   BOOK GABE WITH “HEY BACH!” EVENTS: https://www.heybachnash.com [CODE: REWIND]   To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVVnhe6Es3kFxV18W2oLrur6m3c7Lwl6-   Follow Blake- Instagram: @heyblakerackley TikTok: @heyblakerackley Threads: @heyblakerackley Twitter: @heyblakerackley   Follow Raven- Instagram: @iamravendawson TikTok: @iamravendawson Threads: @iamravendawson   Follow Producer Gabe- Instagram: @_thenerdalert TikTok: @_thenerdalert   ABOUT REWIND: The Podcast - Hosted by the effortlessly charismatic duo Raven Dawson and Blake Rackley, REWIND: The Podcast is where pop culture past meets pop culture present—with a whole lot of personality in between. Fueled by a love for iconic throwbacks and today's most talked-about moments, these two besties serve up unfiltered opinions, sharp humor, and a deep appreciation for the drama that keeps entertainment interesting. From Y2K nostalgia to red carpet chaos, award show upsets to reality TV scandals, nothing is off-limits. Whether they're revisiting the cultural staples that defined an era or breaking down the latest internet-breaking headlines, expect hot takes, deep dives, and plenty of side-eye. If your playlist lives somewhere between classic R&B and current chart-toppers, if you still quote your favorite 2000s movies on the daily, and if you love a little (or a lot of) flair with your pop culture commentary—this is the podcast you've been waiting for. Press play, lean in, and get ready to REWIND.

Play No Games is a space for real conversations and perspective. Each episode blends authenticity and insight creating room for laughter, clarity, and growth as we unpack what's happening in culture and in ourselves._____________________________

We get bleak with the Spaniards.  Support Final Transmission: Join our Patreon - for just $5 a month, you get (almost) unedited and raw video versions of every new episode Rate and review us wherever you're listening  Email us with your thoughts, questions, and FT slash fiction Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok Check out Red Scare Industries

How do you know if you are truly processing an emotion or just stuck thinking about it over and over? This week, I answer a Coaching Hotline question about the difference between allowing a negative emotion and getting caught in a cycle of recreating it. I explain why the question is not whether you are “indulging” an emotion, but whether you are allowing feelings to move through your body or continuing to fuel them with the same thoughts on repeat.Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotlineGet full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/519Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/Mentioned in this episode:What's really blocking you from speaking up?You already suspect you hold back from asking for what you want or telling the truth about how you feel. But did you know that there are three main Speak Up Barriers that prevent women from getting what they want in life? This free quiz shows you which one is causing you the most trouble, so you can finally ask for the raise, ask for the help, and have that conversation you've been rehearsing in the shower. To take the quiz, go to: https://the-school-of-new-feminist-thought.captivate.fm/quizTake the free quiz here!

The Outbreak With over 17,000 cases reported across the U.S., a massive Cyclospora outbreak has taken center stage in public health news, marking it as the third-largest foodborne outbreak in modern American history (behind the 1994 Schwan’s ice cream salmonella outbreak and the 1985 Illinois milk outbreak). Infection causes gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea, bloating, nausea and sometimes vomiting.  So, what's actually driving this surge? Is it safe to eat salad? Pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Dean Blumberg joins us to break down the science behind the “explosive” symptoms, separate real outbreak epicenters from everyday travel cases, and when to test and treat. Transmission & Geography  Mechanism: Cyclospora is a parasite. It is often transmitted via produce contaminated with sewage or irrigation water.  Not Person-to-Person: Requires ~1 week in the environment to mature and become infectious.  Regional Risk: The epicenter for this outbreak is in the Midwest, related to processed lettuce distribution networks. Outside affected regions, cases remain at expected baseline levels (primarily tied to international travel). Fresh produce consumption remains safe.  Pathophysiology & Presentation  Cellular Damage: Cyclospora infects and kills small intestine epithelial cells, impairing fluid absorption and causing unabsorbed carbohydrates to ferment into gas.  Symptoms: Large-volume, gas-driven “explosive” diarrhea, abdominal bloating, and cramping. Fever is rare; vomiting is variable.  Duration: Unlike viral gastroenteritis (1–3 days), untreated Cyclospora can linger for weeks and frequently waxes and wanes. Diagnostic Strategy Routine “O&P x3” tests are obsolete—use multiplex PCR panels (e.g., GI BioFire).  When to Test: Symptoms lasting >5–7 days, high-risk patients (infants

Spiritual practice and negative environments

In the next two episodes, we're taking a deeper look at the most common relationship dynamic I work with inside my private coaching program, The Connected Marriage—the anxious-avoidant dynamic.While the anxious partner's disappointment, frustration, and sadness are often the most visible parts of the cycle, there are quieter behaviors that unintentionally pull both partners deeper into disconnection. These behaviors can register as neglect, inconsistency, or emotional abandonment, making it incredibly difficult for the relationship to heal.The good news? Once you become aware of them, you can begin making different choices that create the safety, trust, and connection you've been wanting all along.Inside this episode, we:Explore the subtle ways avoidant partners unintentionally contribute to the anxious-avoidant cycleTalk about how lapses in communication, inconsistency, and emotional withdrawal impact trust and emotional safetyUncover why apologies without lasting behavioral change often keep the cycle goingDiscuss the importance of bringing your thoughts, concerns, and emotions into the relationship instead of carrying them aloneExplore how negative assumptions about your partner quietly shape the energy between youTalk about the powerful role appreciation, intentional connection, and emotional responsiveness play in helping your partner feel secureChallenge you to focus on the patterns you have the power to change instead of staying distracted by your partner's reactionsThis episode isn't about blame.It's about self-awareness.Because when you understand how your behaviors influence the dynamic between you, you become empowered to create something different.And often, those small shifts become the beginning of a marriage that feels more peaceful, connected, and united.Ready to stop repeating the same cycle?If you're tired of feeling stuck in the anxious-avoidant dynamic and you're ready to understand what's really happening beneath the surface, I'd love to help.Inside The Connected Marriage, I guide couples through a step-by-step process to unravel these patterns, strengthen emotional safety, and build a relationship that feels connected, supportive, and strong.If you're ready to explore working together, schedule a private consultation HERE

Are the 2026 tax changes about to undo years of work in your practice? Dr Jesse Green and Brendan Campbell go through what the changes actually mean for a practice owner, and the answer is calmer than the headlines suggest. You will find out which assets are grandfathered and need no action at all, how far away the real deadlines sit, where changing the way your practice is owned could get more money into super, and which questions to put to your accountant about your trust and your bucket company before anything shifts. If you are a dental practice owner with a trust, an investment property or a super balance you are working to grow, you won't want to miss this episode. In This Episode: 02:39 Division 296 and the $3 million super balance threshold, and why super is still one of the best places to hold money 06:21 The 50% CGT discount ends 1 July 2027 and cost base indexation returns, so gains arising before that date keep the discount 13:34 Negative gearing limited to new residential builds from 1 July 2027, with properties acquired before budget night exempt until you sell 31:02 The 30% minimum tax on discretionary trust income, and what it changes for bucket companies 41:11 The restructure that can move money into super, create a deduction on the borrowing, and lift your cost base Notes on This Episode: The capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms discussed in this episode are now law, taking effect from 1 July 2027Division 296 applies an extra 15% to super earnings above $3 million, with a further 10% above $10 million. Both thresholds are indexed and may rise over time The 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, the loss carry-back measure, and the instant asset write-off changes were proposed as part of the 2026-27 Budget. Confirm current status with your accountant before acting Resources and Links: Learn more about Prosperity Advisors How Does Your Dental Practice Compare Against the Top Performers? Stay Up to Date by Following Dr Jesse Green on Instagram Connect with Dr Jesse Green on LinkedIn If you're a Dental Practice Owner looking to scale your practice, learn more about our Practice Max Program This episode was recorded on 21 July 2026. The information and commentary shared is general advice only. It does not take into account any individual's objectives, financial situation or needs, and it is not a substitute for advice about a specific practice or structure. Listeners should obtain advice from their own accountant, tax agent or licensed adviser before acting on anything discussed. Mentioned in this episode:Savvy Dentist Team Training BundleIf your practice can't run without you, it's time for systems - not more theory. That's why we created the Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle - five powerful, system-driven programs including Front Desk All Stars, the Million Dollar Dentist, Practice Manager Masterclass, Advanced Treatment Coordinator Training, and High-Performance Hygiene. Each course delivers practical, step-by-step systems your team can use every day to build accountability and create a self-managing practice. Save $2,000 for a limited time — visit savvydentist.com/team-training.Team Training Bundle 2025

When it comes to saying no, journalist and author Anna Holmes has form. Back in 2007, she founded feminist website Jezebel, which at the time was a big old flip of the bird to traditional women's media, and went on to change the entire media landscape. In her new book, The Power of No: A Celebration, she turns ideas around a presumed negative (especially when uttered by a woman) on their head. Jen chats to Anna about “no” as a complete sentence, why when it comes from a woman, the word is often understood as a provocation, and the many other ways in which society expects us to diminish ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We connect the CrossFit Games to real training at the affiliate, using the weekend's biggest lessons to expose what actually drives progress for everyday CrossFitters. We dig into nutrition, recovery, pacing, mindset, and healthy competition so you can train harder with fewer setbacks and more purpose. • Why Day One at the Games proves you cannot outwork poor nutrition • Hydration, summer routines, and alcohol as hidden recovery killers • Recovery as a skill you can build like any lift • What affiliate athletes can learn from how Games athletes pace • Staying locked in mentally instead of chasing misery mid-workout • How outside noise and side-by-side racing ruins pacing • Using inspiration wisely without adding reckless training volume • “Unsexy” work that raises your ceiling: strict strength and technique drilling • Negative splits as a simple tool for smarter intensity • Competition as data and intention, not just beating others Be on the lookout for next week's episode. 

Pessimism can leave us paralyzed by everything that's wrong, but Scripture invites us to deliberately turn our attention toward the goodness of the Lord.Every night, join Father Joseph Matlak as he ends the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, and using the Douay-Rheims psalter for his reflections, Father Matlak guides you in prayer and shares a brief reflection and a thorough examination of conscience providing you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. ________________

Sunday Evening- Pastor Larson- 1 Chronicles 4:1-10

Starting with negative net worth at 47 in Los Angeles on $58,000 a year sounds impossible. Yet Paige reached financial independence by 56, retired early, and now lives exactly the life she designed. This isn't theory — this is what happened nine years after her first ChooseFI appearance. Key Topics Discussed 00:00:00 Introduction and The Alley Will Provide Brad welcomes Paige back nine years later and revisits the famous "alley will provide" philosophy. Paige shares modern examples including vintage outdoor furniture and garden bricks sourced for free, plus tips on Facebook Marketplace and neighborhood pickup days. 00:06:30 DIY Then and Now Discussion of how DIY has evolved in Paige's life, from teaching herself to plaster walls to handmaking trim. She explains how priorities shift as resources grow, choosing which projects deserve personal attention versus outsourcing. 00:12:00 The Journey from Negative to Positive Net Worth Paige recounts reaching positive net worth in 2017, quitting a toxic job in 2019 with newfound FU money, and serendipitously landing a better opportunity. Her career progression led to becoming a post-production supervisor with significant income growth. 00:22:15 COVID Market Crash and Bold Moves Paige reveals her contrarian decision to invest almost all her savings during the COVID market crash with only $1,000 in savings, living on unemployment she'd designed her life around. She explains trusting the math and seeing the dip as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 00:30:00 Test Driving FI and First Withdrawals Currently on a sabbatical year test-driving FI, Paige shares the psychological experience of taking her first withdrawal from investments and choosing quarterly distributions. She discusses adjusted FI numbers and how her spending evolved while core frugality remained. 00:38:45 Living with Purpose and Community Paige explains how her 100-year-old home has become a haven for friends in need, never charging rent but creating a communal living environment. She reflects on the value of shared meals and how society's assumptions about independence are often wrong. 00:46:20 Age and Location as Superpowers A counterintuitive discussion about how starting FI in her mid-40s in Los Angeles actually became advantages. Knowing herself meant no identity crisis, higher income opportunities in LA offset costs, and decades of frugal living made the transition natural. 00:52:30 Freedom to Create Without Monetizing Paige shares her ultimate FI win: the ability to be the artist she always wanted to be without needing to monetize her creativity. She reflects on buying an extra decade of freedom and helping younger colleagues start their own FI journeys. Notable Quotes Paige: "You either trust the math or you don't trust the math. And I trust the math. It has served me and I've trusted the math for ten years and it's worked." Paige: "When you have something you want and you're getting something you want, you don't feel like you're sacrificing." Paige: "The great thing about FIRE is it asks you to say, who are you and what do you value most? And when you do that, somehow, the money does fall into place a little bit better." Paige: "I bought an extra ten years of freedom for myself than the average by just doing what I had already been doing." Paige: "I don't have to monetize my life anymore. I can just enjoy what I do as an artist solely to do it for my own personal enjoyment. And that is wonderful." Key Takeaways Design your budget to be survivable on unemployment income (or other safety net) to create flexibility for bold career moves and market opportunities Implement the 72-hour rule: add desired items to an online cart or "save for later" list and wait before purchasing to reduce impulse spending Identify your core values and audit whether your time and money align with what you say is most important — adjust accordingly Start quarterly portfolio withdrawals (rather than annual) if the psychological comfort of smalle…

In episode 585 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers dig into the post-launch data for How Many Dudes, unpacking what Steam review scores, wishlist ratios, playtime histograms, and demo numbers are actually telling them. From there they get into the harder question of what to do with negative reviews, how to tell the difference between feedback worth acting on and noise worth ignoring, and how they're thinking about difficulty and accessibility as the game finds its audience.Support How Many Dudes!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/how-many-dudesTrailer Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgQM1SceEpISteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3934270/How_Many_Dudes00:00 Cold Open00:26 Introduction and Welcome02:16 Post-launch HMD community feedback07:25 Wishlists trend and projections13:42 Demo and full launch relationship 28:10 Accessing feedback37:08 Addressing negative feedback41:35 Conflicting feedback50:47 Updating the game based on feedbackTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. We also built Ludokit, a tool for managing store pages, promo art, localization, achievements, credits, fonts, change logs, and more. Check it out at https://ludokit.com!Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Dave and Ashley Willis explain the importance of having shalom in your home, and define the word shalom as “breaking the hold of chaos.” They encourage couples to manage conflict deliberately and carefully. They also explain why it’s important to break any “stranglehold relationships” – friends that become too needy -- that might impact your home life.Receive a copy of the Helping Kids Through Life’s Changes bundle and an audio download of "Peace Pirates" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.Get more episode resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly!

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4114: David Cain traces his childhood dread of a teacher he never actually ended up having, and uses it to unpack three common mistakes we make when we think about the future. He explains how thoughts snowball, why fear masquerades as an accurate prediction, and why trying to contend with the future is a recipe for disaster. It is a personal development look at how much of our suffering we manufacture ourselves. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2010/07/three-typical-mistakes-in-thinking-about-the-future/ Quotes to ponder: "Negative trains of thought have an uncanny tendency to grow in scope and intensity as they go on." "Trying to solve future problems, or even come to terms with them, is a recipe for disaster." "There really is no future." Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are your thoughts helping you move forward, or are they quietly running your life? We talk a lot about positivity, discipline, leadership, and good habits, but very few people understand how those things actually work together. Negative thoughts can feel true simply because they show up fast. Bad habits can undo years of progress. Leaders can have a great vision and still lose their team because they do not communicate, connect, or create trust. And being hardworking is not always enough if people do not want to follow you. This matters because success is shaped by what you believe, what you repeat, and how you show up around other people. Real confidence comes from learning how to challenge your own thinking, remove friction before a habit begins, communicate with clarity, and become the kind of person who strengthens the environment instead of being controlled by it. Positivity is a skill. Likability is a skill. Leadership is a skill. And all of them can be practiced. Jon Gordon is one of the most influential leadership authors and speakers in the world. He has worked with CEOs, professional athletes, championship teams, coaches, and major organizations across business, sports, and education. He is the author of 32 books, including The Energy Bus, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Coffee Bean, and his latest book, The Power of Positive Habits. His work focuses on helping people build stronger mindsets, better habits, healthier cultures, and teams that perform at a higher level. What's Discussed: (03:05) How The Energy Bus went from 30 publisher rejections to selling more than three million copies. (09:05) Why positivity is a skill you develop, especially when negativity comes naturally. (14:43) How connection and disconnection affect anxiety, clarity, focus, and performance. (18:39) Why physical habits like lifting weights can build discipline, confidence, and mental strength. (24:40) How choosing one word for the year can create more focus than setting another resolution. (33:16) Why becoming a better leader starts with addressing your own wounds, habits, and mindset. (36:21) How communication gaps create negativity and confusion inside teams. (37:46) The culture-building question every leader should ask before hiring someone. (43:16) How the "habit before the habit" removes friction and makes consistency easier. (45:43) Why one destructive habit can undermine all the positive habits you are trying to build. (01:03:37) Why you should talk to yourself instead of automatically listening to every negative thought. (01:05:15) Why optimism may matter even more than discipline. (01:06:39) How likability helps leaders challenge people, build trust, and demand more from their teams.   Thank You to Our Sponsors! Magic Mind: Head over to magicmind.com/jen and use code JEN at checkout. Momentous: Ready to try supplements that actually do what they claim? Head to livemomentous.com and use code JEN for 35% off your first subscription.  Therasage: Visit therasage.com and use code JEN to get 15% off your order. Your skin Prolon: Prolon is offering listeners 30% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit prolonlife.com/JENNIFERCOHEN and use code JENNIFERCOHEN to claim your discount and your bonus gift. Kion: Visit getkion.com/habits for 20% off. TruNiagen: For supplements that are rigorously tested, third-party verified, and actually deliver what's on the label, head to truniagen.com Find more from Jen Cohen:  Website: jennifercohen.com Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements   Find more from Jon Gordon:  Website: jongordon.com Instagram: @jongordon11 Books: jongordon.com/books Facebook: Jon gordon YouTube: @jongordon11 LinkedIn: Jon Gordon