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This week we talk about tit-for-tat warfare, conflict off-ramps, and Israel's renewed attacks on Iran's nuclear program.We also discuss the Iron Dome, the Iran-Iraq War, and regime change.Recommended Book: How Much is Enough? by Robert and Edward SkidelskyTranscriptIn late-October of 2024, Israel launched a wave of airstrikes against targets in Iran and Syria. These strikes were code-named Operation Days of Repentance, and it marked the largest such attack on Iran by Israel since the 1980s, during the height of the Iran-Iraq War.Operation Days of Repentance was ostensibly a response to Iran's attack on Israel earlier than same month, that attack code-named Operation True Promise II, which involved the launch of around 200 ballistic missiles against Israeli targets. Operation True Promise II was itself a response to Israel's assassination of the leader of Hamas, the leader of Hezbollah, and the Deputy of Operations for Iran's Revolutionary Guard.If you feel like there might be a tit-for-tat pattern here, you're right. Iran and Israel have been at each other's throats since 1979, following the Islamic Revolution when Iran cut off all diplomatic relations with Israel; some backchannel relations continued between the two countries, even through part of the Iran-Iraq War, when Israel often supported Iran in that conflict, but things got tense in the early 1980s when Iran, partnering with the Syrian government, started backing Hezbollah and their effort to boot Israel out of Southern Lebanon, while also partnering with Islamist militants in Iraq and Yemen, including the Houthis, and at times Hamas in Gaza, as well.Most of these attacks have, until recently, been fairly restrained, all things considered. There's long been bravado by politicians on both sides of the mostly cold war-ish conflict, but they've generally told the other side what they would be hitting, and signaled just how far they would be going, telling them the extent of the damage they would cause, and why, which provides the other side ample opportunity to step off the escalatory ladder; everyone has the chance to posture for their constituents and then step back, finding an off-ramp and claiming victory in that specific scuffle.That back-and-forth in late-2024 largely stuck to that larger pattern, and both sides stuck with what typically works for them, in terms of doing damage: Israel flew more than 100 aircraft to just beyond or just inside Iran's borders and struck a bunch of military targets, like air defense batteries and missile production facilities, while Iran launched a few hundred far less-accurate missiles at broad portions of Israel—a type of attack that could conceivably result in a lot of civilian casualties, not just damage to military targets, which would typically be a no-no if you're trying to keep the tit-for-tat strikes regulated and avoid escalation, but because Israel has a fairly effective anti-missile system called the Iron Dome, Iran could be fairly confident that just hurling a large number of missiles in their general direction would be okay, as most of those missiles would be shot down by the Iron Dome, the rest by Israel's allies in the region, and the few that made it through or struck unoccupied land in the general vicinity would make their point.While this conflict has been fairly stable for decades, though, the tenor and tone seems to have changed substantially in 2025, and a recent wave of attacks by Israel is generally being seen as the culmination of several other efforts, and possibly an attempt by the Israeli government to change the nature of this conflict, perhaps permanently.And that's what I'd like to talk about today; Operation Rising Lion, and the implications of Israel's seeming expansion and evolution of their approach to dealing with Iran.—In mid-June of 2025, Israel's military launched early morning strikes against more than a dozen targets across Iran, most of the targets either fundamental to Iran's nuclear program or its military.The strikes were very targeted, and some were assassinations of top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists, like the Commander of the Revolutionary Guard, along with their families, including twenty children, who were presumably collateral damage. Some came from beyond Iran's borders, some were conducted by assets smuggled into Iran earlier: car bombs and drones, things like that.More attacks followed that initial wave, which resulted in the collapse of nuclear sites and airport structures, along with several residential buildings in the country's capitol, Tehran.This attack was ostensibly meant to hobble Iran's nuclear program, which the Iranian government has long claimed is for purely peaceful, energy-generation purposes, but which independent watchdog organizations, and pretty much every other non-Iranian-allied government says is probably dual-purpose, allowing Iran to produce nuclear energy, but also nuclear weapons.There was a deal on the books for a while that had Iran getting some benefits in exchange for allowing international regulators to monitor its nuclear program, but that deal, considered imperfect by many, but also relatively effective compared to having no deal at all, went away under the first Trump administration, and the nuclear program has apparently been chugging along since then with relative success; claims that Iran is just weeks from having enough fissile material to make a nuclear weapon have been common for years, now, but they apparently now have enough nuclear weapons-grade materials to make several bombs, and Israel in particular is quite keen to keep them from building such a weapon, as Iran's leaders, over the years, have said they'd like to wipe Israel off the face of the Earth, and nuclear weapons would be a relatively quick and easy way to make that happen.Of course, even without using such a weapon, simply having one or more is a sort of insurance policy against conventionally armed enemies. It ups the stakes in every type of conflict, and allows the nuclear-armed belligerent to persistently raise the specter of nuclear war if anyone threatens them, which is truly terrifying because of how many nuclear-related failsafes are in place around the world: one launch or detonation potentially becoming many, all at once, because of Dr. Strangelove-like automated systems that many militaries have readied, just in case.So the possibility that Iran might be on the brink of actually, really, truly this time making a nuclear weapon is part of the impetus for this new strike by Israel.But this is also probably a continuation of the larger effort to dismantle Iran's influence across the region by the current Israeli government, which, following the sneak attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent invasion of the Gaza Strip by Israeli forces, has been trying to undermine Iran's proxies, which again, include quite a few militant organizations, the most powerful of which, in recent years, have been the trio of Hamas in Gaza, the Houthis in Yemen, and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, right on Israel's border.Israel's invasion of Gaza, which has led to an absolutely catastrophic humanitarian situation for Gazan civilians, but has also led to the near-total collapse of Hamas as a functioning militant organization in the Strip, could be construed as a successful mission, if you ignore all those civilians casualties and fatalities, and the near-leveling of a good portion of the Strip.Israel was also able to take out a significant portion of Hezbollah's leadership via conventional aerial attacks and ground-assaults, and a bizarrely effective asymmetric attack using bombs installed in the pagers used by the organization, and it's been able to significantly decrease the Houthis' ability to menace ships passing through the Red Sea, using their own military, but also through their relationship with the US, which has significant naval assets in the area.Iran has long projected power in the region through its relationship with these proxies, providing them training and weapons and money in exchange for their flanking of Israel. That flanking was meant to keep Israel perpetually off-balance with the knowledge that if they ever do anything too serious, beyond the bounds of the controllable tit-for-tat, Cold War-style conflict in which they were engaged with Iran, they could suffer significant damage at home, from the north via Lebanon, from their southwestern flank via Gaza, or from a little ways to the south and via their coast from Yemen.Those proxies now largely hobbled, though, Israel found itself suddenly freed-up to do something more significant, and this attack is being seen by analysts as the initial stages of what might be a more substantial, perhaps permanent solution to the Iran problem. Rather than being a show of force or a tit-for-tat play, these might be the beginning days of an assault that's meant to enact not just a dismantling of Iran's nuclear program, but full-on regime change in Iran.And regime change means exactly what it sounds like: Iran's government is Islamist, meaning that it wants to enforce a fairly brutal, repressive version of Islam globally, and it already does so against its people. There have periodically been successful protests against these measures by Iranian citizens, especially by severely repressed women and minority groups in the country, including folks of different religions and LGBTQ identifying folks, among others, almost always these protests, and any other attempts to attain more rights and equality for people who aren't strictly Islamist men, generally result in violence, the black-bagging of protest leaders, extrajudicial killings and lifetime imprisonment and torture; a whole lot of really authoritarian, generally just villain-scale behavior by the Iranian government against anyone who steps out of line.So the Iranian government is pretty monstrous by most modern, democratic standards, and the Israeli government's seeming desire to crush it—to cry false on the regime's projection of strength, and create the circumstances for revolution, if that is indeed what they're doing—could be construed as a fairly noble goal.It perhaps serves the purposes of Israel, as again, Iran has said, over and over, that they want to destroy Israel and would totally do so, given the chance. But it arguably also serves the purpose of democratic-leaning people, and perhaps even more so folks who are suffering under the current Iranian regime, and maybe even other, similar regimes in the region. Which again, in terms of spreading democracy and human rights, sounds pretty good to some ears.That said, Israel is killing a lot of Iranian civilians alongside military targets, and its efforts in Gaza have led to accusations that it's committing genocide in the region. Israeli leaders have themselves been accused of anti-democratic actions, basically doubling-down on the nation's furthest-right, most militant, and most authoritarian and theocratic impulses, which makes any claims of moral superiority a little tricky for them to make, at this point.There's a chance, of course, that all this speculation and analysis ends up being completely off-base, and Israel is really, truly just trying to hobble Iran a bit, taking out some of their missile launchers and missile- and drone-manufacturing capacity, while also pushing back their acquisition of nuclear weapons by some meaningful amount of time; that amount of time currently unknown, as initial reports, at least, indicate that many of the attacks on Iran's most vital nuclear research and development facilities were perhaps not as effective as Israel had hoped. There's a chance that if enough overall damage is done, Iran's government will enthusiastically return to the negotiating table and perhaps be convinced to set their nuclear program aside willingly, but at the moment both Iran and Israel seem committed to hurting each other, physically.On that note, so far, as of the day I'm recording this, Iran has launched around 100 missiles, killed a few dozen Israelis, and injured more than 500 of the same. The Iranian government has said Israel's strikes have killed at least 224 people and wounded more than 1,200; though a human rights group says the death toll in Iran could be quite a bit higher than official government numbers, with more than 400 people killed, around half of them civilians, so far.It's been nearly a week of this, and it looks likely that these strikes will continue for at least another few days, though many analysts are now saying they expect this to go one for at least a few weeks, if indeed Israel is trying to knock out some of Iran's more hardened nuclear program-related targets; several of which are buried deep down in the ground, thus requiring bunker-buster-style missiles to reach and destroy, and Israel doesn't have such weapons in their arsenal.Neutralizing those targets would therefore mean either getting those kinds of weapons from the US or other allies, taking them out via some other means, which would probably take more time and entail more risk, or doing enough damage quickly than Iran's government is forced to the negotiation table.And if that ends up being the case, if Israel is really just gunning for the nuclear program and nothing else, this could be remembered as a significant strike, but one that mostly maintains the current status quo; same Iranian leadership, same perpetual conflict between these two nations, but Israel boasting even more of an upper-hand than before, with less to worry about in terms of serious damage from Iran or its proxies for the next several years, minimum.It does seem like a good moment to undertake regime change in Iran, though, as doing so could help Israel polish up its reputation, at least a little, following the reputational drubbing it has taken because of its actions in Gaza. I doubt people who have really turned on Israel would be convinced, as doing away with an abusive, extremist regime, while doing abusive, extremist regime stuff yourself the homefront, probably won't be an argument that convinces many Palestinian liberation-oriented people; there's a chance some of those people will even take up the cause of Iranian civilians, which is true to a point, as many Iranian civilians are suffering and will continue to suffer under Israel's attacks—though of course that leaves out the part about them also suffering, for much longer, under their current government.That said, taking Iran out of the geopolitical equation would serve a lot of international interests, including those of the US—which has long hated Iran—and Ukraine, the latter of which because Russia has allied itself with the Iranian government, and buys a lot of drones, among other weapons, from Iran. That regime falling could make life more difficult for Russia, at least in the short term, and it would mean another ally lost in the region, following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria in late-2024.There's a chance that these same geopolitical variables could pull other players into this conflict, though: Russia could help Iran, for instance, directly or indirectly, by sending supplies, taking out Israeli missiles and drones, maybe, while the US could help Israel (more directly, that is, as it's apparently already helping them by shooting down some of Iran's counterstrike projectiles) by providing bunker-buster weapons, or striking vital military targets from a distance.Such an escalation, on either side, would probably be pretty bad for everyone except possibly Iran, though Israel has said it wants the US to join in on its side, as that would likely result in a much quicker victory and far fewer casualties on its side.The US government is pretty keen to keep out of foreign conflicts right now, though, at least directly, and Russia is pretty bogged down by its invasion of Ukraine; there's a chance other regional powers, even smaller ones, could act as proxies for these larger, outside forces—the Saudis taking the opportunity to score some damage on their long-time rival, Iran, for instance, by helping out Israel—but any such acts would expand the scope of the conflict, and it's seldom politically expedient to do anything that might require your people make any kind of sacrifice, so most everyone will probably stay out of this as long as they can, unless there are serious benefits to doing so.Show Noteshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_2025_Israeli_strikes_on_Iranhttps://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/06/13/israel-iran-regime-attack-goal-column-00405153https://www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/real-threat-iran-tehran-most-dangerous-option-responding-israelhttps://www.twz.com/news-features/could-iran-carry-out-its-threat-to-shut-the-strait-of-hormuzhttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-857713https://kyivindependent.com/israel-asks-us-to-join-strikes-on-irans-nuclear-sites-officials-told-axios/https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-june-15-2025/https://www.twz.com/air/israel-escalates-to-attacking-iranian-energy-targets-after-ballistic-missiles-hit-tel-avivhttps://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-strikes-news-06-14-25https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-confirms-irgc-air-force-chief-top-echelon-killed-in-israeli-strike/https://time.com/7294186/israel-warns-tehran-will-burn-deadly-strikes-traded-nuclear-program/https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06/14/world/israel-iran-newshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/opinion/israel-iran-strikes.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/world/middleeast/drones-smuggled-israel-iran-ukraine-russia.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06/15/world/iran-israel-nuclearhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/15/world/middleeast/iran-military-leaders-killed.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/14/world/europe/israel-iron-dome-defense.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/world/middleeast/israel-iran-missile-attack.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/world/middleeast/iran-israel-energy-facility-strikes-tehran.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-strikes-news-06-15-25https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/was-israel-s-strike-on-iran-a-good-idea--four-questions-to-askhttps://apnews.com/article/israel-iran-missile-attacks-nuclear-news-06-16-2025-c98074e62ce5afd4c3f6d33edaffa069https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/world/middleeast/iran-israel-war-off-ramp.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_2024_Iranian_strikes_on_Israelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_2024_Israeli_strikes_on_Iranhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axis_of_Resistancehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Lebanon_electronic_device_attacks This is a public episode. 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The end of the cruel Peace & the start of the desperate War.Based on ‘One In Ten' by FinalStand, adapted into 17 parts. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels.A frightened Mother Mouse will devour her young; similarly, a frightened culture will devour its future.Roni was still working away while the rest of us were in the man-cave once more. Flame seemed happy taking long pulls on the Wild Cherry and smacking her lips. I wasn't surprised she wasn't worrying about Silent. Her wounded comrade was a reliable pair of guns guarding her back and nothing more. Emotional bonds were contrary to her psychopathic nature.Jethro had been sitting on his 'throne' for fifteen minutes, deep in thought."I guess it is about time we got those guns," he announced as he stood up. His words captured everyone's attention yet he didn't appear to care. He started walking from the room and the rest of us followed along. The need for guns had brought us here in the first place.His path led us into his walk-in pantry. One wall of shelves rolled out and to the sides on seamless wheels. Beneath that spot was a steel door, a tad over one meter wide and three meters long. It must have been spring-loaded because once Jethro yanked on the hole that only one finger could fit into, the portal swung open and back.Stairs led down into darkness. Jethro turned around and followed them out of sight for several seconds. Then a light came on. The drop looked to be around four meters. Angel went next. A strange level of respect allowed me to go third. Flame was at my back then Kuiko, Venus and Lavender.The floor was grey-painted concrete. The room stretched out five meters in each direction. 80% of the room was covered with stacked crates with a variety of markings on them, a few even in English. Angel was incredibly tense. I didn't know why, but I had a feel for her moods. The other 20% of the room was an immaculate workbench.Considering Jethro's aversion to cleanliness, this was definitely something noteworthy."What is all this stuff?" Venus asked."Weapons," Angel preempted the old guy."This is an awful lot of weapons," Lavender muttered. No one wanted to say it, so I did."Jethro, you were in the MRA, weren't you?" I tossed out there. I'd told the nation that the MRA was dead and here I was looking at a small armory of illegal weaponry. Jethro had been walking over to the work area. He turned and looked us over."I'm going to do something I don't normally do," Jethro met each of our gazes."I'm going to explain myself. Let's pull some assault rifles out of those crates, make sure they in top shape then go upstairs 'cause I am only going to do this once," he stated."These people don't know how to use firearms," Angel cautioned angrily."They'll never learn if they don't have one and we are approaching the point where we'll need everyone to be a shooter," he countered. "Let's get to it."And that's what we did. These weapons had been top rate stuff at the start of the 21st century. Now, they weren't quite antiques, only old. The basics of using some sort of explosive substance to propel an object at your target remained the same. In the case of firearms, it was remarkably the same, or so Angel said.Kuiko went straight for the Russian-made Surface-to-Air missile, because she thought that the Cyrillic writing looked pretty. It was one of the few exotic devices. Most were clearly Federation military, or Police issue, undoubtedly stolen from some armory at some point early in Jethro's terrorist career.I was irate that Kuiko looked so cute with a bandolier of ammo packs and an automatic shotgun. Angel insisted that only she and Jethro took loaded firearms upstairs. We could carry the gun and the ammo as long as the ammo wasn't in the gun. Venus argued that this defeated the purpose of having the weapon.Angel countered that if she couldn't load it quickly, she probably shouldn't have it in the first place. I caught Flame bagging up a few boxes of ammunition, but Jethro didn't seem to care so I let it slide. It fell to Flame and me to lug extra rifles and cartridge belts up to the rest of the group, being the strongest, Angel was keeping an eye on Jethro and he was keeping an eye on her.Fifteen minutes later, we had gathered back in the spacious dwelling space of our host. Jethro, on his throne, finished off a glass of Wild Cherry and began his tale:"I was seventeen and in high school when the Gender Plague first broke out. I was quarantined for a month before the Supreme Court decided it was illegal and set us men free.I took the opportunity to enlist in the Navy, the U S Navy, because of the man shortage when I was released. Went through Basic, the Specialist School, I was a Damage Control Technician which meant I was a fireman, then a second outbreak happened. I was quarantined for three months this time.I got out and was assigned to the destroyer Michael A. Mansoor. During the Relief of Athens, we all damn near died. Of the eighteen men and women in Damage Control, only me and one other rating enlistee survived. My officer, an ensign, stayed behind to make sure the forward ammunition storage was secure. Our Chief Petty Officer had us seal the ensign in. We saved the ship long enough for the crew to be pulled off.The Mansoor exploded. We were never able to locate her body. She was some R O T C kid who was only with us four months. I never knew her first name until the ceremony after it was all over. She may have been the bravest human being I've ever known. After that, I served aboard the Little Rock working anti-piracy in the Philippines and Indonesia.Since I took part in some land action during that tour, the Navy, I hate using the term Federation, reassigned me to Shore Patrol duty. I took police training and everything. I did another tour aboard the Little Rock the following year then they dragged me off when Congress decided that men couldn't be given combat assignments.Seven months later, they discharged me and thousands of other men as part of a down-sizing program. Unfortunately, the same act of Congress that exited me from the Navy also forbid me joining the fire, or police departments. A buddy of mine was able to find me work in a machine shop where I learned the craft of welding.After that, I was a good boy. I dated, joined a motorcycle club and built up a nice life. When the Gender Inequality Act was passed I was more annoyed than angry. All that changed when I was twenty-nine. See, I had some male friends who joined up with a group called Male Awakening. They were a group devoted to the repeal of the G I A through political means.Things including publically supporting male-friendly candidates and working against G I A-supporters through boycotts and the like. I was rolled up in an FBI sting and those ladies informed me that they'd make those charges go away if I agreed to go inside and spy on Male Awakening. They knew I was friends with those guys. I told them to fuck off, fought the charges and beat their trumped up bullshit.By the time I cleared up my legal troubles, they took the M A down anyway. It seems their Treasurer took off with their funds after leaving some financial irregularities. That was a total load of crap because they never caught that guy, but they did manage to put away most of the group's leadership.A few months later, I ran across one of my buddies who had asked me to join Male Awakening. He'd heard about my troubles and over a few beers, he hinted that the fight wasn't over. This time I bought in. This incarnation didn't have a name. We weren't public. We dug up dirt on corrupt female officials by any means necessary.We destroyed the careers of the worst oppressors of men. Violence wasn't our aim yet we armed ourselves for what we knew would be a harsh crackdown. We operated in small cells, but I knew we had lawyers, judges and even a few Congresswomen on our side. Since we had bracelets by that time, we used women to communicate between cells.Our cell received word of the major Federation sweep, a day before it happened. We were able to move most of our material stashes to new locations before they fell on us. The Writs of Exclusion were abominations. No one ratted me out. For weeks I sweated bullets every time I saw a cop car, a mysterious unmarked car, or heard a siren.After a few months, I began searching for other survivors. We came together in secrecy, united in our fury. The Federation had broken every law and covenant so we agreed that waging a guerilla war was our only option. A week later I bagged my first cop. Put a bullet under her left eye at 80 meters. She was dead before she hit the ground and it felt good.They, the Federation, had murdered my country and now they were paying. Three days later, I waited for a Federation agent to walk out on her porch to see her little girl off to school. I walked up, told the little girl her mother was a whore and put nine slugs into that whore's body and I felt just fine about that too.""No," squeaked Kuiko."That is the way it was," Jethro gave Kuiko a paternal look. "Those women came at me with every dirty trick they could come up with to take away my freedom and I put them in the grave for it.""You murdered people," Angel growled."Fuck you, Cop. The Gender Inequality Act was passed by women to enslave men. No man ever voted on it," Jethro snarled. "Men tried to use the system so you cheated. Boohoo that your bosses didn't figure out our only option left was violent resistance.""I killed seventeen government officials and my only regret is I didn't kill more. Not one was a fair fight. Kuiko, I killed that bitch in front of her daughter because I wanted her buddies to come around and see the anguish on that little girl's face. I wanted them to worry about their own daughters. I wanted them to know they were at war.""You are a murdering scumbag," Roni snapped."I disagree," Flame shook her head. "You are morons if you think he should have called out every freaking target and said 'hey, I know you have all the back-up in the world and I'm alone so I'm giving you ample warning that I'm going to try and kill you.'""You are a psycho," Aniqua pointed out. "It figures you would agree with him.""He didn't have a choice," Samantha intervened. Her speaking so decisively was almost as stunning as her words themselves. "Having a gun might not have saved Israel against the Aurora Slasher, but it might have discouraged those sorority students.""The politics of payback," Flame laughed. "Jethro might sound like some sadistic bastard to the rest of you; not to me. His tactics are sound and they work. Kill enough cops and women stop joining the force. The authorities either crack down harder, bringing more over to your cause, or they concede to some of your demands.""It is how a very small force fights a much larger adversary," Flame concluded."That's still cold blooded murder," Angel reiterated. I didn't know what to think. Jethro butchered defenseless women. The President doomed millions. I admired what Zara did except it was some of the same things that Jethro did, yet she was a soldier and he was a terrorist."There is no resolution to this argument," I spoke clearly and loud. "Short of violence to silence the opposition, there is nothing we can do to rectify the past now. Jethro, why did you stop being a member of the MRA?""Spokane," Jethro answered. "I had no problem with killing cops and Feds, and intimidating their families. They were part of the problem.""Those high school girls though, that made no sense to me. We weren't at war with the female gender; we were at war with the government and their policy of enslavement. Killing random kids was wrong and I wouldn't be associated with it. I talked this over with my cell, they disagreed and I told them that if I saw any of them again, I'd kill them," Jethro clarified."I had several caches only I knew about. I waited a few months then moved up to the city, slowly bringing everything up here as I had the time. A year and a half later, my old buddy was caught up in a traffic stop, shot it out with the cops and was killed. From stuff they found on his body, he rolled up the rest of the gang, but the other members didn't know my real name.""The G E D came out and talked with me. They kept an eye on me for a few years. I behaved and grew old so they eventually went sniffing elsewhere. We wouldn't be here now if I hadn't gone drinking with Kuiko and let slip about my gun stash," Jethro smiled at my little friend. "I knew she'd never betray me, and she hasn't.""Now I've got a front row seat to the End of the World so I get one last chance to make a difference," he said. Yeah, this old guy wanted to go down in a hail of gunfire, no doubt about it."Good for you, you butcher," Roni glared. "I won't do this.""I signed on to make a difference," she continued, "not to hang out with cold-blooded killers. I'm out of here. Is anyone with me?" Aniqua stood up. Venus seriously hesitated before joining them. Venus was looking right at me. Angel's eyes were boring holes into me as well."Israel?" Angel inquired.I could go with them. I could stay. I could beg them to stay. I could stay silent and let events drag me along. My mind was playing Jinga with the vortex of intellectual input and buzz saw emotions that were boiling forth."Angel, Roni, Venus and Aniqua sit back down," I stood and stated. It took them a varying number of seconds to realize I was Not pleading."Israel, you don't get to decide that for us," Roni replied evenly. "We let you go to the Arena last night. This time, we get to choose and we are leaving. If you are the man I hope you are, you will come with us.""At the same time you're pressuring me to give more to the group despite my misgivings, Roni, you are giving less?" I countered. She started to protest. I raised my hand for a reprieve."Hear me out," I continued. "It isn't that simple. I am not questioning your moral quandary about working with people too comfortable with taking human life. It is very real and I feel it. The difference is that you would rather be right and dead than alive at any cost. You've never had to make that call before, but I have and I'm alive to tell you that you are wrong, Roni.""You are dead wrong because dead does nothing. The living can always come back and make something better. Hell, that's what my life has been about the past week and a half. The rest of you are neophytes going into this. I'm not. I know exactly what it takes morally to survive. Don't make me follow any of you out that door. I love each and every one of you.""I do love you, but am I obligated to jump off a cliff for you? I respect your choice to choose suicide. It would be wrong of me to rob you of that freedom. Please don't try to make this about affection, compassion, or loyalty though. It is a matter of life and death. Roni, you are trying to kill me, which I'm okay with. I resent you killing Angel, Aniqua and Venus," I stressed."That's fucked up reasoning," Roni fought back. "Those two get off on killing other people. They enjoy it. Why can't you see that they are just as likely to get you killed as keep you alive?""I will agree with you that Flame gets off on watching people suffer and die," I nodded. "It is the way she is. I don't know Jethro so I'm not ready to make a judgment call on him.""I do know that both of them have exquisite weapon skills and I'm pretty sure we are going to need them before we are truly free," I explained. "I would prefer an all-male super commando squad who had passed every psychological test ever made. That doesn't appear to be on the menu, so I'm willing to hold on to whatever resources are available.""So you are willing to risk all our lives for the sake of expediency," Angel glared."Absolutely," I shot right back. "In case no one is paying attention, I am not in some government facility helping working on some kind of serum to fight the new plague. In case you missed it, everyone here agreed with my decision to flee instead.""Roni, Angel, you do realize that young lady who saved me this morning is going to die, right? I could have insisted she come with us. I could have given her the cure. I didn't. None of you asked me to even after I told the whole globe of an unstoppable wave of death coming for everyone. I'm not asking you to take responsibility for my decision because it was mine.""I'm begging you; understand that it isn't the end of morality to stay. When the madness ends, you need to decide if we will still be worthy of continuing on. You'll no longer be part of that equation if you go now," I declared."Are we supposed to ignore that he was a terrorist and she is a homicidal maniac?" Aniqua said."I'm not homicidal," Flame grinned. "I'm a psychotic sociopath. I don't randomly kill people. I do it with malice of forethought." Jethro didn't show a desire to defend himself."Israel, Flame almost killed you last night," Venus pointed out. "Why would you stick around?"Why was I sticking around?"Israel, don't do this," Angel said. "You promised me you would stop running into danger.""Angel, why do you have to be right and I have to be wrong?" I sighed."Because those two are dangerous criminals," Roni answered. Didn't Roni understand that I was a far more callous killer than either of those 'criminals' and I didn't have to lift a finger, or look at a single grave?(Before the Curtain Call)Shortly after nine-thirty that night, the awaited and feared seismic event happened in China. A few minutes past sunrise over Hong Kong the rains broke and a fleet of helicopters and V T O Ls (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) were heard over the city. Helicopters were not unknown in this center of wealth and commerce. Well over a hundred all coming in at once was noteworthy.For many of the citizens of the city, it had been a restless night. After midnight, police sirens had been wailing all over the city. Some even heard gunfire. What they didn't know was that for the past four hours, private security forces working for the most prominent communities and some special police units had raided the middle class communities of the city and stolen their men.They forced the men into protective suits and hustled them back to the high-rises that sheltered the most 'important' people. This was an outrage that they could not get away with, had China still functioned normally. A new order based on brutal social cannibalism was taking place. The rich were taking their vassals and their new 'acquisitions' to their estates far from the population centers.This was supposed to be a gradual process except late yesterday afternoon the other Great Families learned that one of their own had their first reported case of this new 'flu.' They could wait no longer. They would have preferred to flee under the cover of darkness, but rain and the danger of so many helicopters and V T O Ls moving around forced them to postpone until first light.You didn't have to be a connoisseur of conspiracy theories to figure out what was going on. Men had been stolen and now the rich were bugging out of town in one big hurry. Late Friday, the 'flu' began to appear in the population in a big way. The workers in the hospital were afraid, not fearful, afraid.

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2:30 New Hope for a Nuclear Wasteland: Swiss Breakthrough Slashes Chernobyl Radiation by 47% A Swiss company claims to have tamed the radioactive scars of Chernobyl, promising to restore the test site to natural radiation levels in a mere 5 years instead of 24,000 years!  4:15 Medieval Warming—And Wind Power Costs You 7X's More—Proves It's All a Scam     The Medieval Warm Period—real, undeniable, and inconvenient—reveals that global warming isn't new, and it was great for agriculture     Meanwhile, their “green” solutions like wind and solar are a disastrous rip-off yet Dartmouth's latest fantasy is $28 Trillion in “climate damage” claims  20:25 Prayer request  27:25 How Obamacare Corrupted Medicine and Made It Big Pharma's Drug Pusher           Whether it's prescribing SSRIs to teens for normal mood swings, ignoring black box warnings of doubled suicide risks, or pushing dozens of vaccines — it's all to meet corporate quotas     HOW Obamacare crushed independent practices, forcing doctors into compliance with Big Pharma protocols, turning them into “glorified drug dealers” who prioritize protocols over patients.47:00 States Go In Opposite Directions on Parental Rights and Informed Consent in Medicine Comparing Massachusetts to West Virginia is an example of why we should strive to fix problems at the STATE LEVEL.  1:02:14 AI: Dangerously Stupid and Amazingly Arrogant Hilariously wrong but NOT funny if it happens to you. DO NOT turn to AI for financial or legal advice!  Researchers tested the state-of-the-art AI Chatbots on financial advice and Mike Lindell's lawyer unfortunately turned to AI to write his brief  1:10:22 Palantir Founder Virtue Signals About AI-Powered Surveillance State      Palantir, the data-mining behemoth backed by Peter Thiel and led by Alex Karp, is pushing a terrifying agenda to weaponize AI for a global surveillance state—under the guise of “moral purpose”     Karp, raking in billions from the military-industrial complex, hypocritically slams Silicon Valley for chasing consumer profits while his company builds the backbone of a police state, tracking your every move with anticipatory and geospatial intelligence.     Meanwhile, a 19-year-old double amputee showcases the positive side of tech with the world's first wireless bionic arm — where the hand can be controlled by her EVEN WHEN NOT ATTACHED TO THE ARM!  1:32:01 Golden Eye Nanotech: Doctors Inject Gold to Restore VisionNanotech gold offering a potential lifeline for the 20 million Americans with macular degeneration and lab-grown teeth signal a dental revolution.    But what does the complex design of the eye tell us and WHY/HOW  are cells mysteriously communicating to form new teeth?  1:49:57 LIVE audience comments  1:54:19 Big Bang Blown Apart: Requires Blind Faith in Imaginary Dark MatterThe Big Bang theory is pure faith, not science! And Hoyle's alternative naturalistic explanation defies the second law of thermodynamics.  2:00:03 ‘Seminaries of Satan': Public Schools Transgender Lies Push Teen to the Brink of SuicideWhy are we paying for this demonic child abuse we call “public schools”? Far from preventing suicide, the transgender agenda in “public” schools pushes many children to suicidal self-harm as this mother-daughter duo reveals  2:18:13 Elon Musk's “Pro-Natalist” Vision of Fatherhood is NOT What Children Need or WantMusk's not a dad, but a eugenicist sperm donor, fathering 14 kids with four women to “save humanity” with his “superior” genes! Far from pro-family, Musk's so-called “pro-natalist” is no different from the absentee father that has destroyed families and society for decades. 2:33:05 LIVE audience comments  2:39:03 Anti-Christian Hypocrisy: Biden Attacked Pro-Life Protesters, Now Trump Attacks Pro-Life Protesters      We all saw Biden's outrageous persecution of pro-life Christians for the benefit of Planned Parenthood but can the “right” see the hypocrisy of The Trump administration's Anti-Christian Bias Task Force that turns a blind eye to the mass murder of civilians in Gaza and prosecutes those who protest the slaughter of children?      Meanwhile, five nations ditch the landmine treaty, threatening civilians with deadly remnants of war, as experts warn of a global rollback on protecting innocents. If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show   Or you can send a donation through Mail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764 Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.com Cash App at: $davidknightshow BTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT For 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

2:30 New Hope for a Nuclear Wasteland: Swiss Breakthrough Slashes Chernobyl Radiation by 47% A Swiss company claims to have tamed the radioactive scars of Chernobyl, promising to restore the test site to natural radiation levels in a mere 5 years instead of 24,000 years!  4:15 Medieval Warming—And Wind Power Costs You 7X's More—Proves It's All a Scam     The Medieval Warm Period—real, undeniable, and inconvenient—reveals that global warming isn't new, and it was great for agriculture     Meanwhile, their “green” solutions like wind and solar are a disastrous rip-off yet Dartmouth's latest fantasy is $28 Trillion in “climate damage” claims  20:25 Prayer request  27:25 How Obamacare Corrupted Medicine and Made It Big Pharma's Drug Pusher           Whether it's prescribing SSRIs to teens for normal mood swings, ignoring black box warnings of doubled suicide risks, or pushing dozens of vaccines — it's all to meet corporate quotas     HOW Obamacare crushed independent practices, forcing doctors into compliance with Big Pharma protocols, turning them into “glorified drug dealers” who prioritize protocols over patients.47:00 States Go In Opposite Directions on Parental Rights and Informed Consent in Medicine Comparing Massachusetts to West Virginia is an example of why we should strive to fix problems at the STATE LEVEL.  1:02:14 AI: Dangerously Stupid and Amazingly Arrogant Hilariously wrong but NOT funny if it happens to you. DO NOT turn to AI for financial or legal advice!  Researchers tested the state-of-the-art AI Chatbots on financial advice and Mike Lindell's lawyer unfortunately turned to AI to write his brief  1:10:22 Palantir Founder Virtue Signals About AI-Powered Surveillance State      Palantir, the data-mining behemoth backed by Peter Thiel and led by Alex Karp, is pushing a terrifying agenda to weaponize AI for a global surveillance state—under the guise of “moral purpose”     Karp, raking in billions from the military-industrial complex, hypocritically slams Silicon Valley for chasing consumer profits while his company builds the backbone of a police state, tracking your every move with anticipatory and geospatial intelligence.     Meanwhile, a 19-year-old double amputee showcases the positive side of tech with the world's first wireless bionic arm — where the hand can be controlled by her EVEN WHEN NOT ATTACHED TO THE ARM!  1:32:01 Golden Eye Nanotech: Doctors Inject Gold to Restore VisionNanotech gold offering a potential lifeline for the 20 million Americans with macular degeneration and lab-grown teeth signal a dental revolution.    But what does the complex design of the eye tell us and WHY/HOW  are cells mysteriously communicating to form new teeth?  1:49:57 LIVE audience comments  1:54:19 Big Bang Blown Apart: Requires Blind Faith in Imaginary Dark MatterThe Big Bang theory is pure faith, not science! And Hoyle's alternative naturalistic explanation defies the second law of thermodynamics.  2:00:03 ‘Seminaries of Satan': Public Schools Transgender Lies Push Teen to the Brink of SuicideWhy are we paying for this demonic child abuse we call “public schools”? Far from preventing suicide, the transgender agenda in “public” schools pushes many children to suicidal self-harm as this mother-daughter duo reveals  2:18:13 Elon Musk's “Pro-Natalist” Vision of Fatherhood is NOT What Children Need or WantMusk's not a dad, but a eugenicist sperm donor, fathering 14 kids with four women to “save humanity” with his “superior” genes! Far from pro-family, Musk's so-called “pro-natalist” is no different from the absentee father that has destroyed families and society for decades. 2:33:05 LIVE audience comments  2:39:03 Anti-Christian Hypocrisy: Biden Attacked Pro-Life Protesters, Now Trump Attacks Pro-Life Protesters      We all saw Biden's outrageous persecution of pro-life Christians for the benefit of Planned Parenthood but can the “right” see the hypocrisy of The Trump administration's Anti-Christian Bias Task Force that turns a blind eye to the mass murder of civilians in Gaza and prosecutes those who protest the slaughter of children?      Meanwhile, five nations ditch the landmine treaty, threatening civilians with deadly remnants of war, as experts warn of a global rollback on protecting innocents. If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show   Or you can send a donation through Mail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764 Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.com Cash App at: $davidknightshow BTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT For 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

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Hello everyone! Happy Friday and Happy Valentine's Day! We are back with another episode with a couple of personal stories around finding freedom in toning down the intensity of your desires (or in other words neutralizing them!) and exploring the concept of making love to the universe so you can manifest in a way that is pressure and obligation free. Enjoy!https://instagram.com/katieubeleAmazon Author Page for “The Spirit Baby Diaries” and “Threads of Flames and Starlight”:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Katie-Ubele/author/B0DQWK62TM?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit katiethecreatress.substack.com

Whew January was the longest year ever, am I right? How can we neutralize our anxiety and turn towards abundant thinking? Before you go anywhere make sure to check out Hellolovesociety.com while there are still spots, if you are needing a magical community to lift your spirits during this shifting time. In this episode of Spiritual Shit, we dive deep with David Strickel, the visionary behind The Stream and the Tya Practice(Trust Your Abundance). David has spent a lifetime exploring his “inner wisdom,” a deep well of Source-connected consciousness that flows through him—what he calls The Stream. Through his journey, he discovered that trusting the universe is the key to unlocking limitless abundance and well-being. This realization led him to create the Tya Practice, a transformational mindset approach that helps people around the world break free from limiting beliefs and step into a life of ever-expanding clarity, alignment, and manifestation. The four pillars of Tya provide a simple yet powerful framework for achieving enlightenment and fulfillment. David shares his teachings through The Stream of David Podcast, the Tya Practice Podcast, books, workshops, and the online Tya Academy, where he helps individuals harness their own connection to The Stream and step into their highest potential. Join us as we explore David's journey, the secrets of The Stream, and how you can begin trusting your own abundance to create the life you desire. Tune in now!

In today's episode of Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne unveils a powerful yet simple strategy to manage medical communication more effectively. Drawing from her experience of beating Stage IV cancer, she emphasizes the importance of creating a dedicated email account solely for medical correspondence. Saranne explains how this practice helps organize medical records, maintain boundaries between one's health and personal life, and reduce stress. Join her as she provides step-by-step guidance on setting up this system and shares its benefits to her cancer treatment journey. Let's laugh, learn, and live our best days beating cancer daily together.The #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot and Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News, Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in more than 101 countries on six continents and has over 300 original daily episodes hosted by stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg!   To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend who we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne 

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Alright witches, it's time to talk about the elephant in the room: religion! Whether hearing Jesus or God causes a cringe... or you're terrified of diving into magic at all because "thou shalt not suffer a witch to live..." this episode is for you to help neutralize fears of religion... and neutralize fears of being witchy *because* of religion.In this episode you'll get the breakdown on how you can start neutralizing these things for yourself & discussing these things with family & friends in your life just in time for the witchiest holiday of the year.Because psst... this community has lots of Christian witches in it too who work with angels, saints, Jesus, God etc... and people on the other side of the spectrum too.

Send us a textDr. Kyra Bobinet, a pioneering MD and public health expert, joins us to unravel the mysteries of behavior change and why we often struggle to do what's best for ourselves. Her groundbreaking book, "The Unstoppable Brain," provides fresh perspectives on how to achieve lasting change by overcoming failure. Discover how her experiences with incarcerated youth and population health studies led to a transformative system for behavior modification. As we journey through her insights, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how identity, beliefs, and strategies can align to foster resilience and success.In our quest to redefine traditional mindsets, we venture into the world of the iterative mindset—a skill that champions practice and experimentation over rigid goal-setting. Uncover why this mindset excels beyond grit and resilience in promoting habit formation and improving mental health and work performance. With tools like the Iterative Mindset Inventory, we provide practical strategies to cultivate this empowering approach in your own life. Join us as we explore how the iterative mindset can be a game-changer for personal growth and achievement.Our exploration takes a fascinating turn as we delve into the neurological aspects of failure, focusing on the habenula's role in shaping our perceptions and motivations. Through Dr. Bobinet's expert lens, we learn how therapeutic practices—ranging from ketamine therapy to journaling—can rewire the brain and neutralize the fear of failure. By embracing these insights, listeners can harness the power of the unstoppable brain, transforming past traumas into stepping stones for future success. Tune in to discover how to break free from the constraints of failure and embrace a mindset of growth and resilience.keywordsneuroscience, behavior change, iterative mindset, personal growth, failure, motivation, health, psychology, Dr. Kyra Bobinet, The Unstoppable BraintakeawaysThe iterative mindset allows for experimentation rather than fixed goals.Neutralizing failure is crucial for personal growth.The habanula plays a significant role in our motivation and behavior.20% of the population naturally possesses an iterative mindset.Iterative mindset can be trained and developed over time.Failure should be viewed as a learning opportunity, not a setback.Mindset is the main determinant of behavior change outcomes.Compassion-focused approaches can help mitigate feelings of failure.Tools like breathwork and journaling can aid in overcoming psychological barriers.Understanding the neuroscience behind behavior can empower individuals to change.Chapters00:00- Introduction to The Unstoppable Brain02:45- The Journey to Understanding Behavior Change06:14- Discovering the Iterative Mindset12:20- The Importance of Iteration in Personal Growth19:40- Building an Iterative Mindset26:26- The Neuroscience Behind Failure and Motivation32:18- The Role of the Habanula in Looking for a Next Level Human Coach? Get on the waitlist and get access to the brand-new science of quantum metabolism and identity restructuring with Dr Jade and the team.http://nextlevelhuman.com/human-coaching Want to become a Next Level Human Coach? Get on the waitlist. Go to: http://www.nextlevelhuman.com/human-coach Connect with Next Level HumanWebsite: www.nextlevelhuman.comsupport@nextlevelhuman.comConnect with Dr. Jade TetaWebsite: www.jadeteta.comInstagram: @jadeteta

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Crossover Voting Is Neutralizing Conservative Candidates + Chattanooga Government Pushes Another Illegal Alien Magnet - TTC's Brandon Lewis On Yaffee Live!Brandon Lewis, Founder of The Tennessee Conservative, joins Yaffee Live on 102.3 FM Chattanooga's Talk Monster to discuss the how Democrats are crossover voting in Tennessee with the intention of neutralizing the most Conservative candidates.... and how Chattanooga government is pushing yet another illegal immigration magnet drawing more illegals to the Volunteer State.Read the stories here -https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/hamilton-county-democrats-publicly-admit-to-illegal-crossover-voting/https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/chattanooga-office-of-new-americans-appears-to-encourage-illegal-alien-participation-in-community-services/

*TIMESTAMPS IN DESCRIPTION BELOW*Jeff Tiegs is a retired Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency expert with over 26 years of experience in US Army Special Operations. His time in service includes 12 combat deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Panama as an Army Ranger, Green Beret, Delta Force Operator, and Delta Force Troop Commander. He is now President of Skull Games, a nonprofit organization he founded to identify and hunt down predators.#DeltaForce #story #podcast Jeff's links:https://skullgames.io/https://jefftiegsbook.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Where-Have-All-Heroes-Gone/dp/B0CMQQJYD8 SkG Online courses:Leadership - https://skull-games.thinkific.com/courses/leadership-trainingProtect Your Family - https://skull-games.thinkific.com/courses/protect-your-family-a-counter-trafficking-courseCoupon code: skgtf2024 00:00 | Intro03:43 | Childhood17:39 | Combat in slow motion 30:05 | Terrorism is like digging a trench 33:37 | Ranger Selection & Training44:00 | Harvey Moore52:06 | Trauma Unraveling 59:43 | Hilarious Army Ranger Story01:30:03 | Combat in Panama, Noriega01:57:05 | War is chaotic02:01:16 | First engagement02:14:10 | Sparing a man's life02:17:44 | CQB 02:23:02 | Different types of engagements02:31:44 | Neutralizing a man in front of his son02:51:01 | How Special Forces turns their enemies against each other02:56:27 | 1v1 Standoff with Terrorist03:08:02 | War was my life03:14:50 | First time hearing about CAG03:22:49 | Delta Force Selection03:27:32 | The Right Guy for Delta Force03:41:38 | OTC

Hello, beautiful humans!And welcome back to the Open Up podcast.In this episode, we're talking all about how to neutralize your relationship with money so you can transform your experience of it.We're diving into:How to break free from cycles of financial stress, fear and attachmentHow awakening to the present moment can help heal generational and personal financial traumas that have shaped your unconscious money beliefsWhy cultivating a grounded, peaceful state of being around money allows you to take aligned, empowered action towards expanding your financial experienceHow to unlock your capacity to create sustainable, heart-centered abundance by shifting your energetic relationship with money  All about my brand new program, Conscious Money and how you can join for a special price until Friday, 9/6!Join Conscious MoneyShop all current programs and offeringsFollow me on IGPS: Love and adore what you hear in this episode? It would mean the world to me if you could take a moment to rate and review! This helps this podcast reach the people it was meant to.

Fitness Witchcraft allowed me to go from agoraphobic people-fearing mess who was even scared to go to the gym... to self sovereign queen leading a movement.Daily anxiety? Thing of the past.Full body PTSD flashbacks that left me crippled for days? No more.Chronic pain & digestion problems related to trauma? Gone.In this mini training from my Facebook group, Fitness Tips for Witches you'll get the breakdown on how fitness witchcraft helps my clients graduate from therapy right along with their physical health journeys.

In today's episode of Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne unveils a powerful yet simple strategy to manage medical communication more effectively. Drawing from her experience of beating Stage IV cancer, she emphasizes the importance of creating a dedicated email account solely for medical correspondence. Saranne explains how this practice helps organize medical records, maintain boundaries between one's health and personal life, and reduce stress. Join her as she provides step-by-step guidance on setting up this system and shares its benefits to her cancer treatment journey. Let's laugh, learn, and live our best days beating cancer daily together.The #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot and Ranked Top 5 Best Cancer Podcast by CancerCare News. Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in over 80 countries on 6 continents and has over 270 daily episodes!  In 1999, Saranne launched The ComedyCures Foundation from her chemo chair with a "Chemo Comedy Party." Now cancer-free, she's dedicated her life to helping others find strength, courage, and laughter in their fight against cancer. As a healthcare thought leader, speaker, patient advocate, and health and happiness expert, Saranne's work has garnered recognition and support from prestigious organizations like the NIH/NCI, the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and numerous universities and cancer societies. Saranne's transformative strategies, research findings, fun, practical tips, and comic insights can be found in the "Beating Cancer Daily" podcast and the BCD Membership Circle, where she helps listeners navigate their treatment and survivorship with humor and resilience. Are you wondering How You Can Support Beating Cancer Daily and ComedyCures.org?By becoming a supporter of ComedyCures.org, you'll help us continue our essential programs and research. Your generosity will significantly impact cancer patients, caregivers, doctors, nurses, and researchers worldwide. Choose your level of support:• Supporter: $50 (or $5 per month)• Friend: $150 (or $15 per month)• Champion: $500 (or $50 per month)• VIP: $5,000 annually Donate Herehttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDPQCM8PHJT We Share the Laughter with Beating Cancer Daily Podcast Do you love the podcast? Please share it with a friend and spread the laughter!  

What I would tell you in the very beginning so that you can implement intuitive eating the right way, without getting lost, stuck or way off base! This episode goes hand-in-hand with the next episode, #140: How to Refocus If You Feel Lost or Stuck With Intuitive Eating. You can think of these episodes like sisters or besties, so make sure you listen to that one next!   Looking back, I wish someone would have told me a few things when I was first getting into intuitive eating and healing my own relationship with food. Even as a dietitian, there were things I didn't know and things I didn't realize in the very beginning.    In this episode, we'll dig into Principle 3 of intuitive eating, which is called “Make Peace With Food,” you're going to see that having peace with food doesn't just mean eating whatever the heck you want, whenever you want it.    If you've been trying to figure out how you can ditch dieting, embrace intuitive eating, and make peace with food, today's episode is exactly what you need to hear! I'm going to share the mindset shift that completely changed how I approach my eating, and it is something that has given tons of my clients their own “ah-ha” moments as well.    Key Takeaways   1. Neutralizing your judgments about food: You can't truly have peace with food if you're still labeling it as good/bad or healthy/unhealthy 2. Intuitive eating vs impulsive eating: Eating “whatever you want, whenever you want” isn't going to get you where you want to be. 3. Peace with food means saying yes AND no to food: It's equally as important to let yourself eat what you desire, as well as being able to say no to food when you're not hungry or it doesn't meet your body's needs.   Episode Highlights   A deep dive into why Principle 3 of Intuitive Eating, “Make Peace With Food” is such a game changer. Saying “no” to food without it feeling restrictive Make sure you go listen to Episode 140 which pairs with this episode!    Resources Mentioned   Sign up for my FREE Masterclass Why Intuitive Eating Isn't Working For You (And How To Fix It) Listen to Episode 140: How to Refocus If You Feel Lost or Stuck With Intuitive Eating Book: Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch   Read the full episode transcript here.   Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey   Intuitive eating education on the blog Work with Katy Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster     Connect with Katy Harvey   Website: KatyHarvey.net Instagram: @katyharvey.rd Facebook: KatyHarveyRD      Subscribe and Review   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts   I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode!   Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!

How do you adjust to new levels of success and make them part of your everyday routine? In this episode of the Crown Yourself podcast, host Kimberly Spencer, a high-performance coach, explores the importance of normalizing big achievements and milestones to sustain success and avoid self-sabotage. Drawing from personal experiences and coaching insights, Kimberly discusses strategies to shift the subconscious mind and acclimate the nervous system to accept success as a regular part of life. She emphasizes celebrating achievements, neutralizing fears, and integrating success into daily routines. Kimberly also shares anecdotes and practical tips for making success a new normal, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace and sustain their accomplishments. What you will learn from this episode… Normalizing big achievements and milestones Sustaining success and avoiding self-sabotage Shifting the subconscious mind to accept new levels of success Four levels of learning and acclimating the nervous system to success Challenging imposter syndrome and normalizing the next levels of success Celebrating and normalizing big achievements Manifesting and making something normal to achieve goals Neutralizing the nervous system after achieving significant milestones Regulating and neutralizing the nervous system to avoid self-sabotage Practical tips for normalizing success and making it a new normal Enjoy, sovereigns! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on YouTube. Quotes: Kids are great. I highly recommend if you need a little dose of humility in your life. Have a child, they will bring you down to earth. ~ Kimberly Spencer Making success normal means normalizing the things that you do after the big wins. ~ Kimberly Spencer So you want to normalize the experience. Normalizing that experience comes from doing something that's normal super simple. ~ Kimberly Spencer Moments of Note: Normalizing Success (00:00:00) Kimberly Spencer discusses the importance of normalizing big achievements and milestones to sustain success and avoid self-sabotage. The Four Levels of Learning (00:01:10) Kimberly explains the concept of the four levels of learning and how ingraining new behaviors can make them feel normal. Celebrating Achievements (00:02:07) Kimberly shares her personal experience of celebrating achievements and the importance of making success a new normal. Manifesting New Normal (00:03:05) Kimberly discusses manifesting a new normal and how she unknowingly manifested living in Australia as her new normal. Embracing Big Achievements (00:04:16) Kimberly advises on how to normalize and embrace big achievements and leaps in success. Neutralizing the Nervous System (00:05:27) Kimberly explains the importance of neutralizing the nervous system to prevent self-sabotage and sustain success. Maintaining Humility (00:07:50) Kimberly shares the role of humility in normalizing success and recommends having kids to keep oneself grounded. Avoiding Self-Sabotage (00:12:38) Kimberly warns against immediately indulging in extravagant activities after achieving big rewards and the potential for self-sabotage. Normalizing Vacations (00:13:46) Kimberly discusses normalizing vacations by incorporating regular habits and routines even during luxurious trips. Acclimating to New Normal (00:17:10) Kimberly emphasizes the need to acclimate the nervous system to a new level of success to sustain it and avoid regression. Mentions + Additional Resources: "Four Levels of Learning": "00:01:10" "The Dames": "00:01:10" "Communication Queen Podcast": "00:02:07" "75 Hard Challenge": "00:03:05" "Podcast Awards Voting Page": "00:10:46" "Crown Yourself Private Coaching": "00:18:21" Transcript: For a full episode transcript, it can be found here. Sharables: For sharable images, quotes, and other social media posts to add some royal sparkle to your socials (with proper tagging and credit, of course), they can be found here. ____________

This is part two of normalizing and neutralizing your manifestation so that they feel more in your reach and possible for you. In this episode, Hannah discusses how social media can leave us feeling disconnected from what is possible for us when we see others experiencing what we wish to experience. This episode walks you through how to go about navigating this, getting honest with yourself, and what tools might support you in clearing this! Follow Hannah on Instagram @hannahjohnsoncoaching --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hannah-easter-johnson/support

This is part two of normalizing and neutralizing your manifestation so that they feel more in your reach and possible for you. In this episode, Hannah discusses how social media can leave us feeling disconnected from what is possible for us when we see others experiencing what we wish to experience. This episode walks you through how to go about navigating this, getting honest with yourself, and what tools might support you in clearing this! Follow Hannah on Instagram @hannahjohnsoncoaching --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hannah-easter-johnson/support

Neutralizing your desires can make them feel more attainable for you. Listen to this episode for a quick peptalk and unconventional hack about how breaking down our goals and desires into black-and-white truths can bring us closer to them. Follow Hannah on IG @hannahjohnsoncoaching --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hannah-easter-johnson/support

Neutralizing your desires can make them feel more attainable for you. Listen to this episode for a quick peptalk and unconventional hack about how breaking down our goals and desires into black-and-white truths can bring us closer to them. Follow Hannah on IG @hannahjohnsoncoaching --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hannah-easter-johnson/support

Listen in as a Joe Rigney and Michael Carlino join David Schrock to discuss Joe's book Leadership and Emotional Sabotage and to apply the lessons from this book to the Southern Baptist Convention. Timestamps Intro – 00:28 Joe Rigney's Time and Interest in the SBC - 03:26 The Genesis of Joe Rigney's Book and Edwin Friedman 05:45 Rigney's Influence on Michael Carlino - 10:18 How Do We See the Sin of Empathy Being Worked Out in the SBC Today? - 13:34 Friedman's Fable Regarding Empathy - 16:35 Neutralizing the SBC and the Progressive Gaze - 21:54 Being Fractured and Frustrated - 26:14 Sensing the Steering - 27:22 How Does the Law Amendment Help the SBC to Not Be Steered? - 29:43 Feminism and Femininity -33:21 Women Should Not Be the Barometer for the Church - 36:04 The Female Gaze - 38:21 Deborah, Barak, and Jael - 39:51 The Levites Being Able to Suppress Brotherly Affection - 41:49 Closing and Outro - 45:16  Resources to Click “The SBC Isn't Drifting, It's Being Steered: A Sober-Minded Response to Emotional Sabotage” – Michael Carlino “Of Empathy and Monsters” – Joe Rigney “With One Voice” – Joe Rigney Center For Baptist Leadership Podcast Learn about the Law Amendment at SBCAmendment.org The Sin of Empathy – Doug Wilson and Joe Rigney Donate to the SBC Giveaway of Leadership and Emotional Sabotage Register for SBC at a Crossroads Theme of the Month: Great Books Throughout the Ages Give to Support the Work  Books to Read Leadership and Emotional Sabotage – Joe Rigney The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts – Joe Rigney A Failure of Nerve: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix – Edwin Friedman Friedman's Fables – Edwin Friedman

In today's episode, I'm talking about my journey of sharing more about God in my work and how healing the darkness and the shadow aspect helped naturally pull me back into the light, which was God consciousness at work. God consciousness is what connects us to prosperity, miracles, abundance, and the co-creation that so many of us are craving, especially as business owners and entrepreneurs with big missions of service. I've really begun to realize that we can't do this work without God. This has inspired the launch of my Holy Honey private podcast, and I hope to continue to share about God and share the truth of my heart. As I've started to share about God more, there's been a lot of crystallizing that I've had to do in order to connect to my own God consciousness, embodiment, abundance, truth, and mission to ensure I'm showing up as my most authentic self, and that's been a powerful experience!   In this episode, we'll cover: Having a high level of discernment about what I share, especially around God.  Checking in with the truth of your heart.  Feeling called to share God.  Coming back into the truth of God.  Getting trapped in the loop of personal development and constantly needing to fix and heal ourselves.  My unique beliefs about God.  The confusion of having to choose between the New Age and God.  Trust in the quantum field is the field of God consciousness, which you can't have without faith. The antidote to lack, fear, and poverty consciousness is God, yet so many are fighting against Him. Neutralizing in my body when something comes up that I struggle with. How my business came back to life through crystallization.  Holy Honey is sweet nectar for the soul and coming back into God consciousness and God codes. Crystallizing in my expression, power, embodiment, and the truth and mission of my work.  A truly crystallized woman knows how to come back into center quickly. The idea of using God for marketing.  Staying connected into the abundance, miracles, and frequency that gets to happen in your life.   Staying in your lane, trusting yourself, and moving from the co-creative downloads and channel that's opening up for you.   Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlaurenmegan Holy Honey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holyhoneycollective/ Join Crystallize (12 Week High Touch Mini-Mind): https://www.laurenmegan.com/resource_redirect/offers/o2mkhszR Join the Holy Honey Podcast Community: https://www.laurenmegan.com/holyhoney

This year has seen important state-level legislation on immigration. The bills that have passed throughout the country tend to be those designed to deter illegal immigration and enhance enforcement of immigration law. As state legislative sessions wrap up around the country, two successful grassroots advocates join Jessica Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies at the Center for Immigration Studies, to discuss immigration legislative accomplishments in their states – Georgia and Tennessee.D.A. King of the Dustin Inman Society and Joanne Bregman of Tennessee Eagle Forum highlight noteworthy new laws passed in their states this year that can serve as models for other states similarly frustrated by the lack of federal government interest in tackling the record high level of illegal immigration.Three main types of legislation are discussed:Making illegal presence a state crime.Neutralizing local sanctuary policies by mandating cooperation with ICE.Limiting access to public benefits, especially professional and commercial licenses.King and Bregman emphasize the importance of grassroots efforts and legal scrutiny in shaping effective policies. Vaughan makes it clear that “States are not helpless.”HostJessica Vaughan is the Director of Policy Studies at the Center for Immigration Studies.GuestsD.A. King of the Dustin Inman Society.Joanne Bregman of Eagle Forum.RelatedThe story behind SB2850-HB2900Florida Grand Jury Presents Options for State Action on Illegal ImmigrationIntro MontageVoices in the opening montage:Sen. Barack Obama at a 2005 press conference.Sen. John McCain in a 2010 election ad.President Lyndon Johnson, upon signing the 1965 Immigration Act.Booker T. Washington, reading in 1908 from his 1895 Atlanta Exposition speech.Laraine Newman as a "Conehead" on SNL in 1977.Hillary Clinton in a 2003 radio interview.Cesar Chavez in a 1974 interview.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking to reporters in 2019.Prof. George Borjas in a 2016 C-SPAN appearance.Sen. Jeff Sessions in 2008 comments on the Senate floor.Charlton Heston in "Planet of the Apes".

Have you ever noticed how, as the seasons change, it's not just the world around us that changes but also our inner landscapes?In this episode, Dr. Scott is joined by Dr. Greg Hammer, a Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, Paediatric Intensive Care Physician, Paediatric Anaesthesiologist, and Mindfulness Expert. Together, they navigate the essentials of physical wellness, including the rejuvenating power of sleep, the vitality found in movement, and the nourishment provided by mindful eating. Dr. Hammer invites us to explore the spiritual scaffolding supporting our well-being built on the pillars of gratitude, acceptance, intention, and non-judgment. This conversation is brimming with insights that promise to illuminate the path to wellness through the changing seasons and beyond with the wise and wonderful Dr Greg Hammer as our guide. Topics We Break Down: How the components of spiritual and physical health intertwine to support holistic wellness.Neutralizing negativity bias by prioritizing physical and spiritual well-being.Foundations of nutrition to support our defense against low-grade stress.A simple definition of burnout and how to develop a plan to mitigate the stressors contributing to it.Discerning between elements that fall within our control and outside of it and how to embrace mindfulness to stay in the present moment.Embracing a practice of accepting and embracing pain in order to reduce suffering.How embracing non-judgment supports self-acceptance and kindness towards others.

Can you imagine a nightly battle where the battleground isn't just your bed, but your own mind? Welcome to the sleepless world of individuals wrestling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), where intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and the haunting spectre of false memories turn the quest for rest into a Herculean task. In today's episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, we sit down with mental health counsellor Alnardo Martinez to discuss the difficulties people with OCD encounter when trying to sleep, focusing on the impact of intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and particularly false memory OCD. Martinez offers strategies to manage rumination and improve sleep hygiene, such as using guided meditations and accepting uncertainty. He also emphasizes the importance of working with a therapist and tailoring treatment approaches like ERP, CBT, or ACT to individual needs. The episode concludes with resources for listeners and encouragement for those on their journey to overcoming OCD.   In This Episode [01:20] Understanding the impact of OCD on sleep. [02:23] Common issues with sleep and OCD. [03:52] Strategies for improving sleep hygiene. [06:01] Addressing intrusive thoughts and compulsions. [08:04] Supporting a loved one with OCD and sleep issues. [13:31] Understanding false memory OCD and its impact on sleep. [16:35] False memory OCD and sleep. [17:16] Neutralizing rumination. [18:50] Accepting uncertainty.   Notable Quotes [02:23] "I think a lot of the clients I work with will often say that sleep is a big factor. It's usually interrupted, they get poor sleep, or the quality of sleep isn't good." [08:04] "I think first you want to try to validate those feelings. You want to try to not be dismissive. You don't really want to say, 'Oh, it's not a big deal, just go to sleep.'" [14:24]"What tends to happen, more so like compulsion-wise, could be replaying situations over and over in their mind, trying to convince themselves, 'No, I remember checking out, I remember buying these things.'" [16:35]"This person could be an adult and have a false memory that something happened to them when they were six years old, and that's really not a situation you're going to be able to go back and find any evidence of happening or not happening." [17:16] "I recognize that this is an OCD thought. I may not ever have full understanding of whether this did or didn't happen, and I'm going to work on being accepting of that." [19:21]  "If you're taking an ERP approach, it should be a gradual approach. Maybe you're not sitting with that feeling for something that's a really distressing false memory thought; maybe you've started with one that's a little less anxiety-producing."     Our Guest Alnardo Martinez, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at the Child Mind Institute, brings over 10 years of expertise in diagnosing and treating OCD and anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Certified in administering the ADOS-2, he employs tailored interventions such as CBT, ERP, mindfulness, and ACT techniques. Fluent in Spanish, Alnardo conducts workshops on children's mental health and provides bilingual neuropsychological evaluations, dedicated to empowering youth to thrive.   Resources & Links Kristina Orlova, LMFT https://www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/ https://www.youtube.com/c/OCDWhispererChannel https://www.korresults.com/ https://www.onlineocdacademy.com   Alnardo Martinez https://www.linkedin.com/in/alnardo/ https://childmind.org/bio/alnardo-martinez-ms/   **Disclaimer** Please note, while our host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy. Stay tuned for bi-weekly episodes filled with valuable insights and tips for managing OCD and anxiety. And remember, keep going in the meantime. See you in the next episode!

In this episode, we are joined by renowned expert Abby Sussman to unpack how individuals form judgments and make decisions about their finances. Abby is a distinguished professor of marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business whose expertise lies at the intersection of psychology, economics, and finance. In our conversation, we discuss the nuances of financial decision-making and how personal beliefs influence our financial choices. Discover the source of reference points for financial well-being and how expense prediction biases play a role in making poor financial decisions. We explore the effectiveness of budgeting, the nuances of product sensitivity, and the drivers of excessive consumer consumption. Gain insights into navigating the complexities of financial decision-making, the psychology behind it, how AI can help you make better financial decisions, and much more. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the psychology behind financial decisions and uncover strategies to optimize your financial future with Abby Sussman!   Key Points From This Episode:   (0:04:45) Explore the difference in how we perceive others' wealth versus our own. (0:08:25) Drivers of the differences in perception and their impact on financial decision-making. (0:11:43) Steps to reduce excessive consumption and how personal future wealth perceptions influence financial decision-making. (0:16:58) Discover the source of the reference point people use when considering their wealth. (0:18:53) How to make better financial decisions and the role of peoples' expectations. (0:20:20) Unpack expense prediction bias and the problems it creates. (0:22:55) Methods used to predict expenses and what people typically budget for. (0:29:00) Pragmatic advice for reducing the influence of expense prediction bias. (0:31:53) Whether prediction bias manifests in long-term planning, such as retirement. (0:33:14) Find out if setting a budget is common practice and how it impacts financial health. (0:37:36) Trends in actual spending in relation to expenses budgeted for. (0:39:31) She explains how people categorize expenses and react to insufficient funds. (0:42:40) Product sensitivity and how attitudes toward investment products vary. (0:48:21) Interventions to help people choose better financial products. (0:49:40) Areas of research she is most interested in and her opinion on the role of AI. (0:55:54) Abby shares her definition of success.   Links From Today's Episode: Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.ca Benjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/  Benjamin on X — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://www.pwlcapital.com/profile/cameron-passmore/ Cameron on X — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/ Abby Sussman on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-sussman-ab4427/ Abby Sussman on X — https://twitter.com/abbysussman The University of Chicago Booth School of Business — https://www.chicagobooth.edu/ Society for Judgment and Decision Making — https://sjdm.org/ Episode 153: Prof. Johanna Peetz — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/153 Epidose 296: Adam Alter — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/296 Panel Study of Income Dynamics — https://psidonline.isr.umich.edu/ Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — https://www.consumerfinance.gov/   Papers From Today's Episode:    ‘Understanding and Neutralizing the Expense Prediction Bias: The Role of Accessibility, Typicality, and Skewness' — https://doi.org/10.1177/00222437211068025 ‘The Exception Is the Rule: Underestimating and Overspending on Exceptional Expenses' — https://doi.org/10.1086/665833 ‘The Role of Risk Preferences in Responses to Messaging About COVID-19 Vaccine Take-Up' — https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550621999622 ‘The Role of Mental Accounting in Household Spending and Investing Decisions' — https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3051415 ‘How Consumers Budget” — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2022.09.025 ‘Financial Product Sensitivity Predicts Financial Health' — https://doi.org/10.1002/bdm.2142

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Fear is a natural experience in our lives. It can be the most significant piece of baggage that many of us carry around because it's associated with so many things, whether it's trauma or emotional understanding, failure, rejection, or not being able to get out of the limiting beliefs; fear can be a tornado that takes us down and keeps us from fully thriving. In fact, you can write a life blueprint and give yourself a beautiful path. However, the minute that fear puts a wall up, a boundary around you, there's not much one can do until you move through seven skill sets that help you get out of fear and eliminate it. That's exactly what you and I will do today in our one-on-one deep dive. KEY TAKEAWAYS:   00:00 Introduction 02:04 Fear is not always negative. Fear can be a positive motivator 04:27 Brain processes everything through patterns. Your brain can reorganize itself Episode on Negative Bias 09:45 Questions to ask yourself when fear is present   12:49 Becoming an advocate for yourself against yourself 13:45 Tool: Thought Shuffle 15:37 Identifying the components of your fear 19:03 Neutralizing the components of the fear 23:03 Change your thoughts, change your outcome 24:18 Your fear is continuous Join over 25 K plus members on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok who are engaging in their own life revolution daily. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Also, please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Sign up for the Get Your Life Together, Girl Insider Email here! Still looking for more? Visit: www.getyourlifetogethergirl.com and the Get Your Life Together, Girl personal development blog. Join THE GET YOUR LIFE TOGETHER, GIRL COMMUNITY.

Modeling a healthy relationship to food and exercise is important to me as a new parent. In this episode, Registered Dietitian Hope Brandt and I discuss our strategies for modeling healthy behaviors around food and fitness for our daughters. 0:00: Introduction 3:02: Separating food from exercise 7:17: Diminishing the importance of outward appearance 10:09: How you show up for your workouts matters 13:56: Modeling Gentle Consistency™️ 23:44: “Neutralizing” food29:40: Avoiding food as a reward or coping mechanism33:40: Final thoughts Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram 

Retirement is a milestone many dream of, but for middle-aged women and beyond, it comes with unique challenges. In the latest episode of the Quiet Wealth podcast hosted by Camilla Jeffs, retirement expert Stephanie McCullough joins the conversation to shed light on these challenges.McCullough delves into the concept of retirement and reveals the inadequacies of traditional retirement planning methods. As societal norms evolve and women's roles in financial management shift, it becomes increasingly urgent for women to prepare for retirement.The episode explores the cultural shift occurring in women's financial management and emphasizes the importance of addressing the emotional aspects of money in retirement planning. Stephanie highlights the need for women to take control of their financial well-being and navigate through the complexities of retirement planning through a gender lens.To gain valuable insights into the unique retirement challenges faced by middle-aged women and beyond, and to discover effective strategies for navigating these challenges, listen to the latest episode of the Quiet Wealth podcast. Don't forget to share this thought-provoking episode with friends and colleagues, and subscribe to the podcast to ensure you never miss an episode.Episode Timeline:• Challenges middle-aged women face in retirement planning• Building income streams for the future• Rethinking retirement and legacy building• Emotional aspects of money and financial matters• Wealth transfer and its impact on women• Importance of open conversations about financial matters• Neutralizing the emotional charge around money• Preparing women to manage wealth• Behavioral aspects of money managementConnect with Stephanie McCulloughSofia Financial - https://sofiafinancial.com/about-us/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemcculloughX - https://twitter.com/sofiafinancialResourcesTake Back Retirement - https://takebackretirement.com/Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel - https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-lessons-happiness/dp/0857197681===Shout out to my podcast manager, Abby! If you're ready to take your podcast to the next level, contact her today productions@abbyguaki.com.===Are you ready to try passive investing in real estate? Get access to my FREE Passive Investing Masterclass! https://steadystreaminvestments.com/masterclass/ Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/steadystreaminvestments https://www.instagram.com/quietwealthcommunity/ https://www.tiktok.com/@quietwealth https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2MFOVyPWo0XD0QVJxgDxbQ https://www.linkedin.com/company/steady-stream-investments

In today's episode of Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne introduces a practical strategy that can make managing your medical life a little easier. After beating Stage IV cancer for 30 years, she knows the importance of keeping things organized and creating boundaries between the medical and personal aspects of life. Join us as Saranne shares her powerful advice on setting up a dedicated email for your medical needs, offering tips for organization and accessibility. Laugh, learn, and walk through each day with us as we continue our journey of beating cancer daily.Welcome to the Beating Cancer Daily Podcast from ComedyCures.org, a charity that brings laughter, hope, and healing to millions of people affected by cancer worldwide. Founded by Saranne Rothberg, a Stage IV cancer survivor, our mission is to help you rediscover your funny bone, mojo, and purpose. We've already uplifted and empowered over one million individuals through groundbreaking studies, live and digital events, and the "Beating Cancer Daily" podcast. And now, we're inviting you to join us and make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer. Meet Saranne Rothberg, Cancer Survivor and Laughter Advocate In 1999, Saranne launched The ComedyCures Foundation from her chemo chair with a "Chemo Comedy Party." Now cancer-free, she's dedicated her life to helping others find strength, courage, and laughter in their fight against cancer. As a healthcare thought leader, speaker, patient advocate, and health and happiness expert, Saranne's work has garnered recognition and support from prestigious organizations like the NIH/NCI, the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and numerous universities and cancer societies. Saranne's transformative strategies, research findings, fun, practical tips, and comic insights can be found in the "Beating Cancer Daily" podcast and the BCD Membership Circle, where she helps listeners navigate their treatment and survivorship with humor and resilience. Are you wondering How You Can Support Beating Cancer Daily and ComedyCures.org? By becoming a supporter of ComedyCures.org, you'll help us continue our essential programs and research. Your generosity will significantly impact cancer patients, caregivers, doctors, nurses, and researchers worldwide. Choose your level of support:Supporter: $50 (or $5 per month)Friend: $150 (or $15 per month)Champion: $500 (or $50 per month)VIP: $5,000 annually [Click Here to DONATE]    Share the Laughter with Beating Cancer Daily PodcastLove the podcast? Share it with a friend and spread the laughter! Your support and word-of-mouth recommendations are invaluable in helping us reach more people who need a little humor and hope during their cancer journey. And we really want to hear from you. Click Here to Record a Voice Mail or Write a Note and let us know how the Beating Cancer Daily strategies are going for you. Need a Chuckle Between Episodes?Call the ComedyCures LaughLine®, our free 24/7 joke hotline.Dial (888) Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha 888-424-2424 Press 1 to hear a professional comedian, 2 to hear an amateur joke teller, or 3 to record your jokes and laughter. Over 100 comedians have participated in our interactive LaughLine, and you can find them on the Comedians' page. ComedyCures: More Than Just a PodcastOur Beating Cancer Daily Podcast is just the beginning. We're conducting innovative studies and research, such as the eight-week Mindset and Metastatic Research Study, which uses artificial intelligence to investigate personalized stress reduction strategies for women with advanced cancer. The American Association for Cancer Research recognized this pioneering study as "Leading Discoveries." [Click Here to DOWNLOAD THE 2021 STUDY] Your support is crucial to our ongoing mission to help people survive cancer with humor, hope, and healing. By donating to ComedyCures.org, you're not just contributing to a podcast; you're providing vital resources for groundbreaking studies, live and digital events, and ongoing support for cancer patients and their families.Join us today in our quest to bring laughter and hope to those who need it most. Make a donation, share our podcast, and help us spread the word about the incredible power of comedy in curing cancer.[Click Here to DONATE NOW] 

Welcome back to Mindfulness with Mariel !

This episode explores the concept of conversation resolution, which combines the art of conflict resolution with difficult conversations. The hosts emphasize the importance of shifting mindset and energy when approaching conversations, as well as understanding subconscious beliefs. They discuss the impact of mindset on conflict resolution and the power of neutralizing language in conversations. The episode also highlights the significance of setting intentions and focusing on resolution rather than being right. The hosts stress the importance of fostering collaborative environments and building trust in order to create good relationships at work.TakeawaysShifting mindset and energy is crucial when approaching difficult conversations.Understanding subconscious beliefs and thoughts can impact how we show up in conversations.Neutralizing language and avoiding blame can deescalate conflicts and foster collaboration.Setting intentions and focusing on resolution rather than being right can lead to more productive conversations.Building trust and creating a positive culture are essential for effective communication and relationships at work.Chapters00:00Introduction to Conversation Resolution01:24Shifting Mindset and Energy03:19The Importance of Mindset04:18Understanding Subconscious Beliefs05:42The Power of Mindset and Energy Work06:41Changing Perspectives on Difficult Conversations07:39The Impact of Mindset on Conflict Resolution08:29Neutralizing Language in Conversations09:22Shifting Mindset as the Receiver of Feedback10:22Setting Intentions for Conversations11:23The Importance of Outcome and Resolution12:47Creating Collaborative Conversations13:46Linguistic Intelligence in Communication15:10Neutralizing Language to Avoid Conflict16:08The Impact of Fight or Flight Response17:25Fostering Collaborative Environments18:22Creating Good Relationships at Work19:51Building Trust and Culture Change20:47Beginning Conversations with Shared Objectives22:35Neutralizing the Playing Field23:32Emotional Check-In ApproachGet your free copy of our digital magazine, GEN neXt, The Voice of the Modern Gen X Woman. www.moderngenxwoman.com/gennext GEN NeXt is a collection of insights from incredible organizations, women, and industry experts who have dedicated themselves to the same cause—turning up the volume of women 40+. We're not just Gen X we're GEN neXt

In this coaching session with Kristina, she shares the unexpected magic that unfolded after releasing feeling trapped in our last session. We also dive into her inner voice's insights on sleep, letting go of the fear of upsetting others, opening to new potentials when your mind feels like it has limited options, and putting your own alignment first, rather than what you “should” do. In this session, we dive into: ✧The unexpected way life rearranged to support Kristina after she released feeling trapped in our last session ✧The inner voice's perspective on sleep anxiety ✧2 simple ways to settle an anxious mind when falling asleep ✧How to use the 3 fundamentals of presence to release anxiety about the future ✧Neutralizing a decision when it feels like you're damned if you do and damned if you don't ✧Freeing yourself from what you “should” do and putting your alignment first ✧Why getting more help as a mom isn't ALWAYS the most aligned choice

Lee Holden teaches mindfulness in motion with Qigong. He is the founder and CEO of Holden QiGong. Lee is a world-renowned leader who brought the  ancient Chinese practice of Qigong to the modern world. He has been featured on 8 successful PBS shows with another 13 episodes under “Your Fountain Of Youth With Lee Holden”. The episodes were shot at a variety of scenic locations including Yosemite, Redwood National Park and Croatia. Through online and in-person courses, Lee Holden teaches individuals how to improve their life force energy. He also helps athletes by activating dormant energy through a series of breathing and meditative exercises. Lee has helped over 10,000 students break through barriers to uncover healing from injury or disease as well as maximizing energy levels and decreasing signs of aging. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.holdenqigong.com Youtube: @HoldenQigong Most Influential Person Mantak Chia (a Taoist Master; Mantak Chia is the creator of the Healing Tao, Tao Yoga, Universal Healing Tao System, and Tao Garden Health Spa & Resort) Effect On Emotions Oh, mindfulness gets me out of my head so that I don't stack emotions on top of emotions on top of emotions. I can feel the emotion. I can drop into the moment. And then what I do is do something called transforming negative emotions. Neutralizing them into being centered in the moment Thoughts On Breathing Breath is life. I mean, breath is chi. When you take a deep breath. You are bringing energy into your body and that was what sustains and keeps you alive. You breathe about 20, 000 times a day, but not all of those breaths are equal. So if you're breathing shallow, you're sending a message to your nervous system; I'm stressed out. If you breathe deep and full, you're sending a message to your nervous system; I'm relaxed. So slow, deep breathing and being attentive to your breath is going to bring you into the moment. It's going to clear stress out of your nervous system and you're going to be more grounded and balanced.   Bullying Story Raising four daughters, aged 3 to 15, exposes me to diverse forms of bullying. It goes beyond mere exclusion or name-calling; it involves clashes of opinions. When one of my older girls faced criticism over her political stance, I emphasized empathy and a broader outlook. We actively stepped into each other's perspectives, cultivating empathy and understanding. The result? They mediated between friends with differing views, diffusing tensions within days. Bullying's complexity led me to advocate mindful practices like Qigong, clarifying the line between genuine threats and hurtful situations. These practices empower us to seek support confidently. Strengthened internally, asking for help becomes more accessible, enabling us to choose healthier social circles. Grounded in ourselves, solutions emerge, countering the usual sense of powerlessness in such situations. Suggested Resources Book: Breath: the New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor Book: The Power of Slow by Lee Holden (Expected to publish early 2025) App: YMAA App (I have some programs on that app) App: Insight Timer Related Episodes Myung Sung: The Korean Art of Living Meditation with Dr. Jenelle Kim Shake, Stimulate, and Energize; David Weigert Rising Above Trauma With Dr. Lin Morel Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I'm Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life

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On today's episode, Dennis is joined by Licensed Clinical Therapist, Amanda Chils. Amanda's bio: I've worked with hundreds of people over the years, creating bananas transformations in my clients using my words, stories and frameworks. I stay maxed out on 1:1 therapy clients, grew my practice to include four other wonderful women trained by me, who all stay busy and we have a ridiculously high referral rate and a ridiculously high transformation rate. In short, I know what I'm doing and I do it well. My processes work. The way I heal trauma. Neutralizing painful emotions. Healing anxiety and depression. Regulating your nervous system. Reprogramming your subconscious. Reconnecting you to your body and wisdom. Turning the fear dial down to zero. Shifting perspectives. Choosing language that empowers you. Those are the things I'm great at. That's what people come to me for. Today, Dennis and Amanda discuss handling stress and being cognizant when you are “bracing” all the time, managing and clearing trauma, forms of meditation, clearing trauma and skill building, recognizing trauma and being in charge of getting what you want in life. Follow Amanda here: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_chils/?hl=en Contact Amanda to find out more: https://exhaleandrelease.com/#home | https://livemyhappyhealth.com/Home Stay up to date on all things Street Cop University by following us on social media and at ⁠streetcop.com⁠ If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/    or    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

an early morning chat on what's currently coming up in life: luteal phase lows, neutralizing big emotions, and believing in God ... again.  navigating low momentsawareness, compassion, and presence committing to changeshowing up for the work believing in God ... again? restoring what was lost finding Self truths  let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

This week, Jason is joined by fan favorites of Netflix's The Circle. John Franklin and Alyssa Ljub! John and Alyssa were participants on season four of the hit reality TV show The Circle. As contestants, they maneuvered their way through a game in which they can only communicate with other contestants via texts on a specialized social media platform. Although neither of them were crowned the champion of their season, they have each been able to generate strong social media followings after their season wrapped up in May 2022. In addition to their social media influencing, both John and Alyssa have started to carve their own ways into separate specific careers, John being in stand up comedy and Alyssa being in sex relationship coaching.  John and Alyssa give insight to how they ended up on The Circle, why John ended up going on as a Catfish, where they are currently living and what they pay, what Alyssa's advice is when it comes to improving your credit score, how they talk about money to each other, the connection between conversations of sex and money, and how they feel about the whole influencing career path after being on reality TV.  John and Alyssa also reveal the details to their respective careers, the distinction between sex coach and sex therapist, the behind the scenes of the sex coaching industry, the importance of sex ed and financial literacy, the reality behind starting a comedy career, what John's first tight five was, how TikTok has changed the comedy industry, his best advice for getting through a rough patch during a presentation, and the importance of pivoting. Who was Alyssa working for when she was casted on The Circle? Who made more on the show? What is a tight five?  John Franklin & Alyssa Jlub reveal all that and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O'Connell Guests: John Franklin & Alyssa Jlub Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

Do you listen to advice? Or do you have to learn your lessons the hard way? Today Emily is opening up about her experiences with “friends” & some incidents that happened at her gym over the last 6 months. What her experiences of friendships after abuse have been like & how just because it was better than abuse... didn't mean that it was good.  Neutralizing the endings of relationships, standing for your values & your authenticity, & listening to your guides even if you won't listen to advice from coaches, therapists, & other people in your life.Dedicating this episode to my neurodivergent listeners.You are worthy of basic human decency. You are worthy of respect. You are worthy. Period.  ✨Take the Fitness Goddess Archetype QuizSpirit Guides & Deity Work 101 for Fitness Mini CourseSign up on presale hereStarts the 3rd week of SeptemberUnshaming Fitness 6 Week ProgramLearn more hereThe Warrior Goddess Transformation Program...empowering introverted empaths to lose weight without endless self sacrifice using feminine energy magic + embodied strength training.Learn more here

Are you tired of feeling trapped in the cycle of negative body image and struggling with societal beauty ideals? Today's guests are body image experts sharing invaluable insights to help you along your healing journey.Meet Ally Duvall and Cara Bohon, two people who are working together to help others heal their body image and live a life of freedom in eating disorder recovery.Ally is the Body Image Program Manager and the Senior Program Development Lead at Equip Health. She's a recovery advocate and fat activist who uses her lived experience with eating disorder recovery in a larger body to help others on their healing journey.Cara is a clinical psychologist and researcher who has dedicated both her academic and professional careers to helping people with eating disorders. She's currently the Vice President of Clinical Programs at Equip, and she helped develop the Body Image Program that Ally now manages.In today's episode of Equipped to Recover, Ally & Cara shed light on the journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and dismantling societal beauty standards to heal body image.SHOW NOTES -  Healing Body Image and Challenging Beauty Ideals: Advice From Body Image Experts CONNECT WITH ALLY DUVALL & CARA BOHON Ally Duvall Instagram Cara Bohon Twitter CONNECT WITH EQUIP Equip's Website Equip's Instagram CONNECT WITH RECOVERY WARRIORS

The Context of White Supremacy hosts the weekly summit on Neutralizing Workplace Racism 07/28/23. The robot takeover continues. This week The Wall Street Journal investigated fast food restaurants where the drive thru is AI-operated. We'll ponder what the technological milestones mean for the future of the workplace. We'll continue to examine how the global broiling is impacting non-white workers - especially those whose work requires their presence outside. We hear numerous reports where people classified as White are extremely comfortably saying flagrantly Racist things in front of many employees. Document all details and people present as these may be witnesses for future investigations. #KeepItProfessional #TheCOWS14Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE: 564943#

Kick narcissistic relationships to the curb! Listen, not every dick you meet is a clinical narcissist, but everyone does have some of these characteristics. Can you recognize them when you see them?? There are some very specific traits that narcissists portray that you can use to tell if you're dealing with one. Nicole has had very high-level training with this and talks about her experiences handling a relationship in her life with a narcissist. She created her own ROI and now uses what she learned in her signature marketing training program. She chose to rise above victimhood and now helps thousands of women create the life of their dreams based on what she learned from this relationship.  Push play now to hear:✨ How to create your own ROI from narcissistic relationships. ✨ How to recognize love bombing. ✨ Strategies for dealing with the narcissistic relationships in your life. For even more money-making strategies, hop on over to the Facebook group! Ready to attract unicorn clients!? Book a call with the Wonder Team!And as always, for more trouble go to Real Unicorns Don't Wear Pants!