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This week, Liberty and Danika discuss How to Survive Camping, Extinction Capital of the World: Stories, Tantrum, and more great books! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Book Riot is hiring a digital content specialist! If you love books and know the ins and outs of social media strategy, and especially social video, consider joining the team. Find details and apply by August 22, 2025, at riotnewmedia.com/careers. Use code BOOKRIOT to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan at https://incogni.com/bookriot This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed On the Show: How to Survive Camping: The Man With No Shadow by Bonnie Quinn Extinction Capital of the World: Stories by Mariah Rigg Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz  Tantrum by Rachel Eve Moulton People Like Us by Jason Mott Mad Sisters of Esi by Tashan Mehta The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sat down with hospice nurse Julie McFadden to explore the profound intersection of biology and spirituality in dying. Julie's viral insights demystify death, revealing how our bodies intuitively prepare for transition—and why mystical experiences like shared death encounters transform fear into awe. We discuss her book Nothing to Fear, the power of contemplating mortality, and how hospice care reshapes life's priorities. Join us for a conversation that's equal parts science and soul.00:00 Introduction to Hospice Nurse Julie 00:55 Julie's New Book & Journal: "Nothing to Fear" 04:46 Viral Fame: TikTok, Death Education, and Taboos 06:41 Why Death Content Went Viral 11:05 Biology of Dying: How the Body Prepares 18:42 Contemplating Mortality to Live Fully 24:55 End-of-Life Planning: Wills, DNRs, and Family Dynamics 31:34 Hospice Myths: Prolonging Life vs. Quality of Life 41:15 Julie's Shared Death Experience Story 52:48 Deathbed Visions, Pets, and Mystical Phenomena 56:48 The "Death Stare" and Unexplained Comfort 59:17 Julie's Final Thoughts: Books and Journals 01:02:04 Closing: Gratitude and Takeaways JULIE:@hospicenursejulie JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you'll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You'll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: - Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc- Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9- YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt- Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, friends. Jen Schwanke is excited to announce that her new book, Trusted: Trust Pillars, Trust Killers, and the Secret to Successful Schools, will be released on the 17th of this month! Over the next several weeks, Jen and I will be using the Monday Matters episodes to dive into each of the chapters of […] The post MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Trusted: A New Book by Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters.

What if the edge you're searching for isn't outside of you—but already within? I sit down with Gina Tucci-Karnisovas—mental strength coach and former competitive athlete—to explore the often-overlooked drivers of sustainable performance: breath, presence, visualization, and grounded confidence. Gina shares how embracing both “white belt curiosity” and “black belt strength” helped her navigate intense performance anxiety and how that mindset now shapes her work with elite athletes and high performers. We get into what real confidence looks like, how to stay calm under pressure, and why mental fitness is just as essential as physical training—if not more.   Show Notes 00:00 – The “white belt” mindset: humility, curiosity, and reverence 03:00 – Martial arts, Stoicism, and her evolution into sports psychology 06:00 – Her mom's legacy: breath, Pac-Man visualization, and mental resilience 10:00 – From performance anxiety to mental strength coaching 12:00 – Discovering breathwork and yoga as transformation tools 18:00 – Why elite athletes still struggle with confidence 20:00 – Breaking down grounded vs. naive confidence 24:00 – How to build confidence through evidence and habit stacking 28:00 – Why mental fitness in sports must come from the top down 32:00 – The stigma around vulnerability in pro sports 36:00 – Gina's AM/PM bookend routines for mental clarity 40:00 – Mental nutrition: What's feeding your mind? 45:00 – Reframing negative self-talk and the reps of daily life   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props

Imagine a future where the aging process can be delayed and more people live active, healthy and disease-free lives well into their 90s. That reality may be sooner than you think, according to Dr. Eric Topol, author of the new book “Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity.” Ali Rogin speaks with Topol about the rapidly advancing science of healthy aging. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In this episode of the Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson welcomes Andy Wayment, a passionate upland bird hunter, fly fisherman, and bibliophile, to discuss some of the best books in the world of upland hunting and fly fishing. Their conversation spans timeless authors like Burton Spiller and Tom Davis, plus a special look at books like Irish Red and Big Red. Whether you're a bird hunter, fly fisherman, or just a lover of outdoor literature, this episode is sure to inspire your next reading list. Andy Wayment is an avid upland bird hunter, fly fisherman, and self-proclaimed book nerd. With years of experience in bird hunting and a deep appreciation for literature, Andy has curated an extensive collection of hunting and fishing books. He is particularly passionate about sharing his knowledge of the classic authors and hidden gems in the genre. Andy has also authored his own books on Idaho upland hunting, contributing to the literary world of bird hunting. Expect to Learn The best books on upland bird hunting, including Irish Red and Big Red. Insights into the connections between fly fishing and bird hunting literature. Hidden gems in bird hunting books, including works by Burton Spiller and Tom Davis. Why fly fishing books also attract hunters and how the two pursuits often intersect in literature. The upcoming release of Andy's own book, Idaho Grouse Fever, and what readers can expect. Episode Breakdown with Timestamps [00:00:00] - Introduction to Andy Wayment and His Love for Books [00:03:52] - Andy's Story as a fly fisherman [00:10:23] - The Connection Between Fly Fishing and Upland Hunting books [00:15:59] - Authors and their Qualifications [00:25:05] - Irish Red and Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard [00:36:47] - Best Birds by Worth Mathewson [00:42:55] - Andy's New Book [00:57:40] - No. 1 Book - Drummer in the Woods [01:03:58] - Hour+ of Book Recommendations and Closing Thoughts. Follow Andy Wayment  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywayment/  Website: https://uplandways.com/ ANDY'S TOP FIVE FAVORITES:  1.  Drummer in the Woods, Burton Spiller  2.  Partridge Shortenin', Gorham Cross (Grampa Grouse) 3.  My Friend the Patridge, S.T. Hammond  4.  That's Ruff, George King 5.  Grouse Feathers, Again, Burton Spiller Runner's Up:  6.  Upland Days, William G. Tapply 7.  Upland Autumn, William G. Tapply  8.  A Passion for Grouse, anthology edited by Tom Pero ANDY'S PICKS FOR FAVORITE UPLAND FICTION 1.  A Millionaire's Dream, Brett Wannacott 2.  A High Lonesome Call, Robert Holthowzer 3.  Jenny Willow, Mike Gaddis  4.  Irish Red, Jim Kjelgaard 5.  The Dumbell of Brookfield, John Tainter Foote BOOKS WITH SOME BLUE GROUSE HUNTING 1.  Fool Hen Blues, E. Donnell Thomas, Jr.  2.  A Hunter's Road and The Sporting Road, Jim Fergus 3.  Plateaus of Destiny, Mike Gould 4.  Kicking Up Trouble, John Holt 5.  Grouse of North America: A Cross-Continental Hunting Guide, Tom Huggler 6.  Winston, Ben O. Williams 7.  Idaho Upland Days, Andrew Marshall Wayment  8.  Hunting Upland Birds, Charley Waterman  Follow Host Nick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xnicklarsonx/ Website: www.birdshotpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdshot.podcast/?hl=en Listening Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17EVUDJPwR2iJggzhLYil7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdshot-podcast/id1288308609 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@birdshotpodcast8302 SUPPORT | http://www.patreon.com/birdshot Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% on https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on https://trulockchokes.com/ The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: https://www.onxmaps.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Trisha talks about a couple of fictional families you might - or might not - want to be a part of for a few hundred pages. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Book Riot is hiring a digital content specialist! If you love books and know the ins and outs of social media strategy, and especially social video, consider joining the team. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce and strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, and people of color. Find details and apply by August 22, 2025 at riotnewmedia.com/careers. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed: Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSORS: 1) FUM: Head to https://www.tryfum.com/JULIAN and use promo code JULIAN to get your free gift with purchase and start the Good Habit today 2) GhostBed: Use Code "JULIAN" to get 10% off GhostBed Sitewide: https://ghostbed.com/julian PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey WATCH BRIAN KEATING'S PREVIOUS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/R0G7WUqHwqw (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Dr. Brian Keating is an astrophysicist, award-winning author, and science popularizer. BRIAN LINKS: Brian YouTube: https://youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 Brian Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/39UaHlB Brian Spotify Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3vpfXok Brian Website: https://BrianKeating.com FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 – Terrance Howard, Dr. Weiping Yu, NASA rejection, quantum mechanics, UFO hunters, social science 12:33 – Simple Explanations, Bart Sibrel, Falsifiability, NASA, Airplane Lifespan 23:02 – Airplane Glue, Infinite Energy, Moon Landing Hoax, Global Proof 33:14 – South Pole, Amundsen, Antarctica Access, LC-130s, U.S. Return 46:54 – South Pole = Moon, Soviets, Dark Matter, Gravity Debate 58:15 – Moon Deniers, Complex Claims, Scientific Method, Lexicon Issues 01:09:40 – Physicist Pushback, Mortality Awareness, Julian's Opinion 01:17:49 – Talking to Bart, RFK Jr, Rogan Backlash, $1K Consult 01:26:33 – Big Bang Theories, Cosmologist Stats, Twinkling Stars, CMB 01:42:26 – Water Isotopes, Wild Discoveries, Galaxy Structure, Kepler's Law 01:59:04 – Galaxies 50M LY Away, Accidental Science, Dark Energy 02:07:09 – Big Rip, Hubble Constant, Scientific Excitement, Elon Convo 02:17:54 – Procreation, Dating Advice, David Sachs, Basic Research 02:27:50 – Human Consciousness, Wisdom vs Knowledge, Earth Focus 02:38:10 – Mars Journey, New Book, Jim Simons, Alien Life 02:50:57 – Musk Debate 02:57:05 – Brian's Work CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 325 - Brian Keating Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two new books add context to changes at federal agencies under the Trump administration. First, Irene Vega interviewed 90 ICE agents over a number of years for her book Bordering on Indifference. In today's episode, she speaks with NPR's A Martínez about the frequent tension between agents' professional and personal backgrounds. Then, Tim Weiner's new book The Mission considers how the CIA is reimagining the art of espionage in the modern era. In today's episode, he talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about what he calls an "ideological purge" at the CIA under President Trump and how technology can make spying more difficult.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Preview: Big Pharma: Colleague Jonathan Miltimore at Civitas reviews a new book by Sally Pipes why the US dominates big pharma over the long leading genius of Europe in same. More. The World's Medicine Chest: How America Achieved Pharmaceutical Supremacy—and How to Keep It (2025, Encounter Books), BY SALLY PIPES 1885 NYSE

The Durham index has dropped and it includes some damning things. Plus, Kamala is returning to the spotlight, but not as a candidate. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Kamala Harris is writing a new book about her Presidential Campaign. Cory Booker went crazy on the senate floor. The Subway fare is about to go up to $3.00 thanks to the MTA. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews WOR and Fox News Host Jimmy Failla. Jimmy dives into how Stephen Colbert's character was an interesting one that was funny and then it wasn't. Kamala Harris is on the show with Stephen Colbert. Is Red a good color to attract new voters for a political campaign? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris is writing a new book about her Presidential Campaign. Cory Booker went crazy on the senate floor. The Subway fare is about to go up to $3.00 thanks to the MTA. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews WOR and Fox News Host Jimmy Failla. Jimmy dives into how Stephen Colbert's character was an interesting one that was funny and then it wasn't. Kamala Harris is on the show with Stephen Colbert. Is Red a good color to attract new voters for a political campaign?

In this episode, we sit down with reptile and amphibian photographer Zac Herr, the creative force behind the popular Instagram account @IAmMakingArt. Zac shares the story of how he got started photographing reptiles and amphibians, along with practical tips for capturing stunning shots—whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting into nature photography. We also dive into his brand-new photo book "What is that?", a beautifully curated look at some of the planet's most fascinating (and often misunderstood) creatures. Whether you're into animal photography, reptiles, or just love a good creative journey, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/234-zac-herr/SPONSORS: Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Buy the Book: https://www.zthphotography.com/products/bookhttps://www.instagram.com/iammakingart/https://www.facebook.com/iammakingartPhotos and Video in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/iammakingart/0:00 Introducing Zac Herr2:20 Coming Up Zoo Med2:50 Welcome Zac - Getting Started in Photography 14:40 Favorite Animal Zac Has Shot19:00 Isolating the Subject (Blank Background) 22:50 What Camera Equipment Zac Uses24:58 Zoo Med University 26:08 How to Capture Animal Detail 29:20 Capturing Great Photos with an iPhone32:10 Zac's Camera Settings38:00 How to Direct and Shoot Animals41:00 Shooting Venomous Animals 44:02 Editing the Photos & Color Correcting 52:33 What Is That? Zac's New Book!1:05:40 Closing Thoughts

Karrion Kross speaks with WrestleZone about his new book ‘Life Is Fighting', why he wrote it, on viewing himself as a bad guy and a possible babyface turn, missing Triple H's call to join WWE, Sami Zayn, and more!

Tim Weiner's new book “The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century” is already being called “the masterpiece of reporting” based on the record interviews with six former CIA directors and scores of spies, station chiefs, and top operations officers.

A new MP3 sermon from Alpha and Omega Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Debate Stuff, Muhammed Under Fire, David Allen's New Book Subtitle: The Dividing Line 2025 Speaker: Dr. James White Broadcaster: Alpha and Omega Ministries Event: Podcast Date: 7/29/2025 Length: 83 min.

Melissa Dougherty joins Scott and Chris on Thinking With Your Bible to compare and contrast the true Gospel of grace vs. the world-oriented gospel of New Thought, including Christ consciousness practices.In this episode, Melissa, Scott, and Chris answer:What is gnosticism & how does it relate to New Thought?Who is Jesus in common New Thought teachings?What is Christ consciousness?Melissa's New Book, Happy LiesWatch Her Youtube ChannelFollow Her on InstagramVisit Her WebsiteAsk a Mailbag QuestionFollow Us on InstagramVisit Our Website

In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about early life lessons, becoming a writer, writing a new book every three months, and much more. About Ross Jeffery Ross Jeffery is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated and 3x Splatterpunk Award-nominated author of Metamorphosis, The Devil's Pocketbook, I Died Too, But They Haven't Buried Me Yet, Tome, Juniper, Scorched, … Continue reading

He's known around the world as Karrion Kross—WWE superstar, actor, martial artist, and producer. But behind the intensity is Kevin Robert Kesar, a man with a story far deeper than what you see on TV.In this powerful episode, we dive into his new book Life Is Fighting, out August 5th. Kross pulls back the curtain on the grind, the pain, and the personal growth it took to rise through the chaos of professional wrestling and life itself. From locker rooms to loss, fame to faith, this is a raw, honest look into the mindset of a man who's battled through more than just opponents.

Fifty Missouri locales are featured in lifelong resident Caitlin Yager's new book, “Small Town Missouri: Legends, Lore, and Attractions in the Show Me State.” In addition to responding to listener calls, Yager shares thoughts on the big influence that small towns have across the state and what makes her book more than a travel guide.

Mark Levin's New Book Detailing the Positive and Negative Use of Power In Our Lives

Want a smarter, sharper team?In this episode, Mark and Randy reveal seven critical decisions every leader must make to raise the intelligence and performance of their people. From creating a culture of learning to paying it forward, these insights will challenge the way you lead. One decision at a time, you can build a team that never stops getting better.Leadership Development Plan Template: https://leadeveryday.com/plan-template/Join the Launch Team for Mark and Randy's New Book:https://leadeveryday.com/launchteam/Subscribe to Our Newsletter Here: https://leadeveryday.com/newsletter/

Shukri discusses his new book, Treat It Like A Marathon: A Teaching Memoir.https://www.amazon.com/Treat-Like-Marathon-Teaching-Memoir-ebook/dp/B0FJ56MJ41/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28WCU6RT773YI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YmZuqegNi2GRz7nCb7FlVw.poRRikSZOAQSN37NIrwYN4i5P8l_exVOrco1hq-dZ6E&dib_tag=se&keywords=treat+it+like+a+marathon+a+teaching+memoir&qid=1753919204&sprefix=treat+it+like+a+m%2Caps%2C439&sr=8-1

HELL IF WE DON'T CHANGE OUR WAYS tells the story of a young girl reconciling a mother who's been devastated by her parents, by her upbringing in a Pentecostal church, by brutality and abusive men and addiction.  When Brittany's mother abruptly leaves her with her grandparents, Brittany must orient herself to life off the road.Brittany moves into The Barn, her grandparents' cluttered mansion, and is passed between caring relatives:  her Aunt Debbie, Aunt Ginger, Uncle Thomas, or her favorite, Uncle Jon. After her younger brother, Ben, whom she alternately adores and resents, is abducted (and found), they return to live with her mom and another boyfriend, a biker who protects them until the bottom falls out, as it always does. Brittany lies to truant officers and social workers through her teenage years when her mom leaves her alone in a small, dingy house for days and then weeks, until Brittany finally realizes she is out of options and must find a new place to call home.Intimate and potent, HELL IF WE DON'T CHANGE OUR WAYS is the inspiring story of a young woman who survived a difficult childhood with the help of a community who gave her a home; teachers who encouraged her to apply for college; therapy; her brother (who became a therapist); and a partner who empowered her to face her past. Through the process of becoming her own person and writing her story, Brittany Means comes to not only understand her mom but also appreciate her—for giving her life, always loving her, and for doing the best she could, even when she got it wrong.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Hometown Radio 07/29/2025 4p: Susan Hoffman shares new book suggestions

Started off talking about exciting news about a new upcoming debate, and that it should be the big #200! Then switched over to some Islamic topics regarding whether Muhammed existed and the debate about that amongst Christians working in the field. Then we took a look at some material from David Allen's new book and demonstrated that, once again, the text of Scripture, and the Text of David, are often two different things.

This week, Liberty and Jeff discuss Angel Down, Black Genius, Lonely Crowds, and more great books! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help! TBR delivers reading recommendations hand-picked just for you by real human book nerds. You can get your recommendations via email, or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed On the Show: Angel Down by Daniel Kraus The Carpool Detectives: A True Story of Four Moms, Two Bodies, and One Mysterious Cold Case by Chuck Hogan The Memory Hunters by Mia Tsai Black Genius: Essays on an American Legacy by Tre Johnson An Oral History of Atlantis: Stories by Ed Park Robin Hood Math: Take Control of the Algorithms That Run Your Life by Noah Giansiracusa The Game Is Murder by Hazell Ward Lonely Crowds by Stephanie Wambugu For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Cindy DeBoer joins Stephanie to share her story of transformation—from living the American dream to pursuing a life of simplicity and deep faith. Cindy's family motto sums it up best: “We chose to live simpler so that others can simply live.” Whether that means downsizing, shifting how you spend time, or offering your unique talents, the ultimate goal is the same—living in tune with God's melody for your life, allowing Him to enrich and use you far beyond what the culture's definition of “success” could offer. Cindy's candid memoir offers practical lessons for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the relentless pursuit of “more” or sensing a disconnect between their faith and daily life. Cindy shares the story of her family choosing to live simpler so others can simply live. She asks, What does it look like to glorify God with our finances? In her new book, Far, far better things, she shares that, in the first 12 years of her marriage, she and her husband, although faithfully attending church and following Jesus as best they knew how, were still very focused on "getting ahead," building their bank account, striving to have the best of everything - including having the best house and the best kids. They pushed themselves nearly to the breaking point. She tells us what (who?) stopped that trajectory and got them to turn their lives around and specifically, start asking the question, "What if we lived what we say we believe?” From Success to Surrender: A Life Re-examined Cindy's early adult life was marked by what her community celebrated as success: marriage to her high school sweetheart, good jobs, a dream house with luxury amenities, and busy, achievement-packed schedules for their four children. Despite following what seemed like a “formulaic path,” she and her husband felt empty and exhausted. Their faith, although present, was largely intellectual and routine—church attendance and mealtime prayers—but lacked genuine heart engagement. The turning point came when brave friends challenged them to question, “Where is God in all of this?” This gentle but persistent questioning—along with new friendships, books, and volunteer work—sparked a series of soul-searching prayers: Were they truly living out what they professed to believe? What might God be asking of them that they'd never considered? Small Steps Lead to Big Changes Change didn't happen overnight. Cindy and her husband began with small, tangible acts of obedience, like reaching out to a homeless family from their child's classroom—a move that transformed their understanding of compassion and shifted their mindset from “helper” to “learner.” These steps emboldened them to pursue adoption, welcoming a daughter from Guatemala. The process opened their eyes further to global poverty and injustice, stirring a passion for others that wouldn't have developed in their comfortable status quo. A defining lesson came as they downsized their home—moving from their “dream house” to the “little brown mansion.” This reduction in material possessions brought unexpected peace and joy, as it freed up energy, time, and resources for giving and serving. Most importantly, Cindy observed the positive impact such choices had on their children, making them more resilient, empathetic, and adept at hearing God's voice. The Heart of the Lesson: Simplicity Isn't Poverty—It's Purpose Cindy insists her story isn't prescriptive—not everyone is called to move overseas or adopt a child. Instead, her encouragement is this: Hold your life loosely before God. Ask the courageous question: “Am I truly living what I say I believe?” Trust that God honors even the smallest steps of faith. Simplicity, as Cindy has learned, is not about deprivation, but about creating space for what truly matters—intimacy with God, sacrificial community, and authentic love for others. Cindy's family motto sums it up best: “We chose to live simpler so that others can simply live.” Whether that means downsizing, shifting how you spend time, or offering your unique talents, the ultimate goal is the same—living in tune with God's melody for your life, allowing Him to enrich and use you far beyond what the culture's definition of “success” could offer. Key Takeaways: ·         True transformation often starts with honest self-reflection, hard questions, and small acts of obedience. ·         Simplifying life creates freedom—to serve, give, and connect with God and others more deeply. ·         God's blessings are not just material or circumstantial—they are rooted in intimacy with Him and being part of His work in the world. ·         Every step towards living out your faith, no matter how small, can create ripples of hope, change, and fulfillment. Let Cindy's story be an invitation: dare to ask what God might want to do with your “ordinary” life, and trust that His far, far better things await, one simple step at a time. ABOUT “FAR FAR BETTER THINGS” What happens when you've reached all your earthly goals and you're only twenty-eight years old? What if you've realized the American Dream, and although you're pretty confident it's all a big blessing from Jesus, you still feel miserably lacking in purpose and fulfillment? What makes a reasonably well-off American Christian family walk away from their perfectly scripted life—prestigious careers, dream home, lake house, nice cars, kids' sports, frequent travel, perfect church, tons of family and friends—and follow God to the ends of the earth? How would any young family have the courage to leave all the things the world tells us to strive for and instead choose a life of intentional simplifying, serial downsizing, and two major moves overseas? Cindy's memoir chronicles their family's unorthodox Christian journey that began as a result of praying in earnest: “Lord, help us to live what we say we believe.” Follow along as the DeBoers, a typical average suburban family, finds the courage to subvert a safe and comfortable life for a risky and riotous ride that led them to far, far better things. Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Far-Better-Things-Surrendering-American/dp/1625863128/  Get a signed copy directly from Cindy: https://cindydeboer.com/the-book/  ABOUT CINDY DEBOER Cindy DeBoer is a blogger, psychiatric nurse, and recovering “un-missionary.” She and her husband, Paul, are passionate about demystifying Islam for Christians, working with development organizations in Central America, and partnering with several local ministries that serve under-resourced people. Today, living in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, they delight in their four grown children, three children-in-love, two grandchildren, and the ability to walk everywhere—especially to their small community church (back in the Reformed tradition!) just six blocks away. More at https://cindydeboer.com/  Is life getting in the way of your time with God? We offer encouragement and accountability as simple as 1-2-3. 1- Choose your new series: Pick a theme or topic that speaks to you right now. 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I think we'd probably all agree that digital distraction is at an all time high. News from around the world is at our fingertips at a moment's notice. We get real-time updates on, well, everything. We can play any sort of game imaginable anywhere in the world and we can post our own thoughts and musings for anybody to see. Smartphones are truly an incredible innovation, but they come with a cost. Instead of engaging with the world right around us, we engage in a digital world filled with avatars and algorithms. Instead of looking up to God or out to the people directly in front of us, we look down into the screen of a metal rectangle. This past weekend at Saddleback, Pastor Darren Whitehead spoke on his book, The Digital Fast. Darren was kind enough to join this podcast to follow-up on his message. In this conversation we talk about how to fill the gaps in our time if not on our phones, spiritual practices and rhythms, reading the Bible, the difference between Australians and Americans, the calling of a generation to re-engage in the spiritual, and much more.Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by Jason Wieland. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 400 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback).Resources Related to This Episode:https://www.thedigitalfast.com/Watch Darren at Saddleback: https://welcome.saddleback.com/watch/Subscribe to the Doable Discipleship podcast at Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doable-discipleship/id1240966935) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zc9nuwQZOLadbFCZCmZ1V)Related Doable Discipleship Episodes: Falling in Love with Jesus with J.D. Lyonhart - https://youtu.be/4eIbcYXm288Choose to Move In - https://youtu.be/R53X8JG5QKUHow Your Identity Impacts Your Self-Esteem - https://youtu.be/mVjJUfr2T2EMusic, Story, and Experience with Luke Smallbone - https://youtu.be/6I-ayiHn7TwNavigating the Bible: Genesis - https://youtu.be/ddhjMfOoasALiving with Hope in the Midst of Struggle - https://youtu.be/99Nki49V0fI

WMAL GUEST: MARK LEVIN (Nationally Syndicated Talk Show Host aka 'The Great One') on His New Book GET HIS BOOK: On Power BOOK-SIGNING EVENT: Saturday, August 9 at 10 AM in Reston SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/MarkLevinShow Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In 1977, The Combahee River Collective, a group of Black American feminists issued a statement communicating the harrowing following: “The psychological toll of being a Black woman…can never be underestimated. There is a low value placed on Black women's psyches in this society, which is both racist and sexist. We are dispossessed psychologically and on every other level and yet we feel the need to struggle to change the condition of all Black women.” Almost 50 years later, we have a book that responds to this important group's felt need. Foluke Taylor's Unruly Therapeutic: Black Feminist Writings and Practices in Living Room, delivers an archive of Black feminisms that are leveraged to explore certain psychoanalytic truths. This ambitious trajectory is however delightfully embedded within a text that also includes the potential of musical accompaniment: she prompts us to tune into Billy Paul, Sault, Norman Connors and many other musicians. Read Taylor and turn up your speakers: let your senses rise and fall, clap and hum. The book depends in part on the author's personal reflections that in their tenderness, read, at least to my ear, as rather different from auto theory. Indeed, Taylor seems not to be embracing a tributary of critical theory through which she then allies herself. Rather there are aspects of her history that beautifully accompany and highlight what is a heart-rending treatise about the lay of the land traversed by Black women who seek to train to become clinicians and by Black women who come to lie on the couch, a terrain that can be unduly rough, distorting, dangerous. Chapter by chapter, Taylor is conducting a chorus of Black feminist thinkers, women with whom she works in ongoing movement to transform and trouble what subjugates and suffocates the lives of Black women. A clinician herself, she places a special emphasis on the practice of psychotherapy, demonstrating how it can participate in deadly, racist repetitions. The book has an interior design that reminds me of the way one might arrange furniture in a room, a living room as it were. There are bolded quotes, in the upper right hand corner perhaps or the bottom left, demanding attention. Sometimes the same quote is reproduced more than once in a chapter. These quotes are the equivalent of textual wall hangings that live on the page. They take on a physicality, almost like an ottoman by the reading chair, a place to stop and stay put, feet off the ground. I experienced them also as obstacles: I had to consider them in order to move forth. Taylor's voice is intimate and readers are assumed into a position, dropped into her mind at times mid-sentence: a thought is forming and we are there for its birth. She offers radical hospitality, breathing us into being. All who create life, she reminds us, must breathe for those they carry forth. This she also does. The voices of African feminists were new to me and reflective of her having left London for ten years to seek her origins in Africa, looking for her place in the world. This is where her sharing of her early life is put to powerful use as she wonders with bell hooks, with Hortense Spillers, hardly alone, yet alone, “where do I come from?” This question is one that belongs to all people whose lineages have been truncated by enslavement. Tracy D Morgan is the founding editor of New Books in Psychoanalysis, and works as a psychoanalyst in Rome, Italy and Brooklyn, NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

In 1977, The Combahee River Collective, a group of Black American feminists issued a statement communicating the harrowing following: “The psychological toll of being a Black woman…can never be underestimated. There is a low value placed on Black women's psyches in this society, which is both racist and sexist. We are dispossessed psychologically and on every other level and yet we feel the need to struggle to change the condition of all Black women.” Almost 50 years later, we have a book that responds to this important group's felt need. Foluke Taylor's Unruly Therapeutic: Black Feminist Writings and Practices in Living Room, delivers an archive of Black feminisms that are leveraged to explore certain psychoanalytic truths. This ambitious trajectory is however delightfully embedded within a text that also includes the potential of musical accompaniment: she prompts us to tune into Billy Paul, Sault, Norman Connors and many other musicians. Read Taylor and turn up your speakers: let your senses rise and fall, clap and hum. The book depends in part on the author's personal reflections that in their tenderness, read, at least to my ear, as rather different from auto theory. Indeed, Taylor seems not to be embracing a tributary of critical theory through which she then allies herself. Rather there are aspects of her history that beautifully accompany and highlight what is a heart-rending treatise about the lay of the land traversed by Black women who seek to train to become clinicians and by Black women who come to lie on the couch, a terrain that can be unduly rough, distorting, dangerous. Chapter by chapter, Taylor is conducting a chorus of Black feminist thinkers, women with whom she works in ongoing movement to transform and trouble what subjugates and suffocates the lives of Black women. A clinician herself, she places a special emphasis on the practice of psychotherapy, demonstrating how it can participate in deadly, racist repetitions. The book has an interior design that reminds me of the way one might arrange furniture in a room, a living room as it were. There are bolded quotes, in the upper right hand corner perhaps or the bottom left, demanding attention. Sometimes the same quote is reproduced more than once in a chapter. These quotes are the equivalent of textual wall hangings that live on the page. They take on a physicality, almost like an ottoman by the reading chair, a place to stop and stay put, feet off the ground. I experienced them also as obstacles: I had to consider them in order to move forth. Taylor's voice is intimate and readers are assumed into a position, dropped into her mind at times mid-sentence: a thought is forming and we are there for its birth. She offers radical hospitality, breathing us into being. All who create life, she reminds us, must breathe for those they carry forth. This she also does. The voices of African feminists were new to me and reflective of her having left London for ten years to seek her origins in Africa, looking for her place in the world. This is where her sharing of her early life is put to powerful use as she wonders with bell hooks, with Hortense Spillers, hardly alone, yet alone, “where do I come from?” This question is one that belongs to all people whose lineages have been truncated by enslavement. Tracy D Morgan is the founding editor of New Books in Psychoanalysis, and works as a psychoanalyst in Rome, Italy and Brooklyn, NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Next in Media spoke with Marketecture CEO Ari Paparo, author of the new book "Yield: How Google Bought, Built, and Bullied Its Way to Advertising Dominance" about how Google was able to build a monopoly on programmatic ads, despite so many people in the ad industry shouting about it for years - and whether we can stop the next one.

In 1977, The Combahee River Collective, a group of Black American feminists issued a statement communicating the harrowing following: “The psychological toll of being a Black woman…can never be underestimated. There is a low value placed on Black women's psyches in this society, which is both racist and sexist. We are dispossessed psychologically and on every other level and yet we feel the need to struggle to change the condition of all Black women.” Almost 50 years later, we have a book that responds to this important group's felt need. Foluke Taylor's Unruly Therapeutic: Black Feminist Writings and Practices in Living Room, delivers an archive of Black feminisms that are leveraged to explore certain psychoanalytic truths. This ambitious trajectory is however delightfully embedded within a text that also includes the potential of musical accompaniment: she prompts us to tune into Billy Paul, Sault, Norman Connors and many other musicians. Read Taylor and turn up your speakers: let your senses rise and fall, clap and hum. The book depends in part on the author's personal reflections that in their tenderness, read, at least to my ear, as rather different from auto theory. Indeed, Taylor seems not to be embracing a tributary of critical theory through which she then allies herself. Rather there are aspects of her history that beautifully accompany and highlight what is a heart-rending treatise about the lay of the land traversed by Black women who seek to train to become clinicians and by Black women who come to lie on the couch, a terrain that can be unduly rough, distorting, dangerous. Chapter by chapter, Taylor is conducting a chorus of Black feminist thinkers, women with whom she works in ongoing movement to transform and trouble what subjugates and suffocates the lives of Black women. A clinician herself, she places a special emphasis on the practice of psychotherapy, demonstrating how it can participate in deadly, racist repetitions. The book has an interior design that reminds me of the way one might arrange furniture in a room, a living room as it were. There are bolded quotes, in the upper right hand corner perhaps or the bottom left, demanding attention. Sometimes the same quote is reproduced more than once in a chapter. These quotes are the equivalent of textual wall hangings that live on the page. They take on a physicality, almost like an ottoman by the reading chair, a place to stop and stay put, feet off the ground. I experienced them also as obstacles: I had to consider them in order to move forth. Taylor's voice is intimate and readers are assumed into a position, dropped into her mind at times mid-sentence: a thought is forming and we are there for its birth. She offers radical hospitality, breathing us into being. All who create life, she reminds us, must breathe for those they carry forth. This she also does. The voices of African feminists were new to me and reflective of her having left London for ten years to seek her origins in Africa, looking for her place in the world. This is where her sharing of her early life is put to powerful use as she wonders with bell hooks, with Hortense Spillers, hardly alone, yet alone, “where do I come from?” This question is one that belongs to all people whose lineages have been truncated by enslavement. Tracy D Morgan is the founding editor of New Books in Psychoanalysis, and works as a psychoanalyst in Rome, Italy and Brooklyn, NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Mike Schopp and The Bulldog talked to HOF Boxing Broadcaster Jim Lampley on his legendary career and his newest book It Happened!

The Leadership Gap That's Sabotaging Your Best Intentions You're being transparent, but your team still feels guarded. Sound familiar? Michael faced this exact challenge—he was open with his emotions but unintentionally created uncertainty. The gap wasn't in his honesty, but in how his emotions were showing up for others. In today's Weekly Leader's Digest episode, we're unpacking how emotional recognition—balancing hope, trust, compassion, and stability—can close that gap and build authentic leadership presence. Bonus: Did hear my big announcement last week? I'm launching a NEW BOOK in September called The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within To find out more about my work, please visit www.danawilliamsco.com LinkedIn Instagram Email: hello@danawilliamsco.com The Strengths Journal™ is the only Gallup-certified, purpose-driven daily planner that helps you actively use your strengths to plan your days. Get Your copy here

In 1977, The Combahee River Collective, a group of Black American feminists issued a statement communicating the harrowing following: “The psychological toll of being a Black woman…can never be underestimated. There is a low value placed on Black women's psyches in this society, which is both racist and sexist. We are dispossessed psychologically and on every other level and yet we feel the need to struggle to change the condition of all Black women.” Almost 50 years later, we have a book that responds to this important group's felt need. Foluke Taylor's Unruly Therapeutic: Black Feminist Writings and Practices in Living Room, delivers an archive of Black feminisms that are leveraged to explore certain psychoanalytic truths. This ambitious trajectory is however delightfully embedded within a text that also includes the potential of musical accompaniment: she prompts us to tune into Billy Paul, Sault, Norman Connors and many other musicians. Read Taylor and turn up your speakers: let your senses rise and fall, clap and hum. The book depends in part on the author's personal reflections that in their tenderness, read, at least to my ear, as rather different from auto theory. Indeed, Taylor seems not to be embracing a tributary of critical theory through which she then allies herself. Rather there are aspects of her history that beautifully accompany and highlight what is a heart-rending treatise about the lay of the land traversed by Black women who seek to train to become clinicians and by Black women who come to lie on the couch, a terrain that can be unduly rough, distorting, dangerous. Chapter by chapter, Taylor is conducting a chorus of Black feminist thinkers, women with whom she works in ongoing movement to transform and trouble what subjugates and suffocates the lives of Black women. A clinician herself, she places a special emphasis on the practice of psychotherapy, demonstrating how it can participate in deadly, racist repetitions. The book has an interior design that reminds me of the way one might arrange furniture in a room, a living room as it were. There are bolded quotes, in the upper right hand corner perhaps or the bottom left, demanding attention. Sometimes the same quote is reproduced more than once in a chapter. These quotes are the equivalent of textual wall hangings that live on the page. They take on a physicality, almost like an ottoman by the reading chair, a place to stop and stay put, feet off the ground. I experienced them also as obstacles: I had to consider them in order to move forth. Taylor's voice is intimate and readers are assumed into a position, dropped into her mind at times mid-sentence: a thought is forming and we are there for its birth. She offers radical hospitality, breathing us into being. All who create life, she reminds us, must breathe for those they carry forth. This she also does. The voices of African feminists were new to me and reflective of her having left London for ten years to seek her origins in Africa, looking for her place in the world. This is where her sharing of her early life is put to powerful use as she wonders with bell hooks, with Hortense Spillers, hardly alone, yet alone, “where do I come from?” This question is one that belongs to all people whose lineages have been truncated by enslavement. Tracy D Morgan is the founding editor of New Books in Psychoanalysis, and works as a psychoanalyst in Rome, Italy and Brooklyn, NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

I'm delighted to announce my new book, The Secret History of Gold - Myth, Money, Politics and Power, published by Penguin Life. It tells the epic tale of humanity's oldest and most treasured currency – from its explosive cosmic origins to its role in the power games of modern geopolitics.Watch the unboxing above

Few would disagree that James Gandolfini created a larger than life character in Tony Soprano in HBO's classic series The Sopranos, but how much was Gandolfini really like Tony Soprano? Was he always a shoe in to get that role? This new book by Jason Bailey takes a deep dive into the life and career of the beloved actor […]

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before our old friend Kyle Mills joins us to discuss his new book "Fade In." Kyle went back to his old series after a successful run writing the Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before our old friend Kyle Mills joins us to discuss his new book "Fade In." Kyle went back to his old series after a successful run writing the Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp series.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before our old friend Kyle Mills joins us to discuss his new book "Fade In." Kyle went back to his old series after a successful run writing the Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christianity is often thought of as a tradition of belief, interpretation, teachings, and texts. However, a scholarly focus on ideas overlooks how early Christian doctrine interacted with social exchanges in lay spaces. Author Caroline Johnson Hodge fills this gap, shifting our attention from liturgical settings to religion as it was lived outside the prescriptions of congregations. Through a careful reading of the material record alongside print sources, Johnson Hodge shows that in the first through the early fourth centuries, Christians developed household rituals akin to traditional domestic cult practices around the Roman Empire, and this continuity contributed to the success of the new cult in the Roman world. Rather than a well-organized, universal domestic cult, Johnson Hodge finds that practices were flexible and varied, ranging widely from established household observances to unauthorized rituals, gravesite venerations, and the unpatrolled movements of women and slaves. Just as important as the official representations were the small gestures at hearths and doorways, the myriad ways in which followers of Christ incorporated their divine beings into the rituals of their households, shops, and tombs. In bringing the lived-religion approach to bear on this formative period, Johnson Hodge's study offers a fascinating portrait of a very “pagan” world within ancient Christianity. This book will be especially valuable to religious studies scholars and others interested in the origins of Christianity. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review Caroline Johnson Hodge is Professor in the Religious Studies Department at the College of Holy Cross Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

When Toby Walsh wrote his first book on AI, he figured he’d said all he had to say. But just a handful of years later, this British computer scientist and current Chief Scientist at UNSW Sydney’s AI Institute is here to discuss his FIFTH book, The Shortest History of AI – how it came about and some of the challenges around explaining this subject to a general audience. 00:00 Welcome10:05 Writing tip: ‘Just start writing’12:52 WIN!: The Midnight Estate by Kelly Rimmer14:39 Word of the week: ‘Psithurism’15:09 Writer in residence: Toby Walsh15:55 Explaining The Shortest History of AI17:00 Deciding on the six ideas for the book18:25 How Toby developed his writing voice20:06 Balancing the academia and hysteria22:37 The purpose of writing AI books23:24 The challenges of writing for the public25:00 On becoming an accidental science communicator28:03 The secret circle of science communicators29:58 Untimely deaths in the timeline of AI30:30 Adding his expertise to the ‘Shortest’ series32:20 On designing his book cover and subtitle35:48 The role of great editors in writing37:24 Toby’s late night writing process 38:55 His next book project39:59 A pivot to writing fiction?42:07 Toby’s tip for writers43:23 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to lead a 1,400-person organization while staying grounded, resilient, and connected to what truly matters? I sit down with Tim Lupinacci, CEO of Baker Donelson, to explore how he balances running one of the largest law firms in the U.S. with personal mental fitness practices, authentic leadership, and a vision for the future. Tim shares the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership philosophy, how reading and music fueled his early growth, and why he believes mental fitness is a competitive advantage in today's world. We also dive into how AI is reshaping the legal profession, the concept of micro-resilience, and how leaders can clear the path for others while taking care of themselves. Don't miss Tim's new book Everybody Leads, now available!   Show Notes 00:00 – Who is Tim Lupinacci? Family, faith, and leadership roots 02:00 – Growing up on the move: books, music, and self-discovery 05:00 – Building daily reading habits and why they fuel his leadership 07:00 – The importance of mental recovery for leaders 09:00 – How Tim stumbled into law and found a passion for problem-solving 11:00 – A tough lesson: the mistake that sparked his leadership journey 14:00 – The internal wrestling before stepping into the CEO role 16:00 – Launching "Baker Next" and overcoming early setbacks 19:00 – Staying the course through crisis and building team accountability 20:00 – The future of law and AI disruption 24:00 – Lessons from other industries and trusted advisor principles 27:00 – Tim's core leadership values and Disney-inspired analogies 31:00 – Mental fitness on the road: the state of his team in 2025 36:00 – Why mental health must be seen as a strategic advantage 40:00 – Writing his book and why everyone can lead without a title 47:00 – Micro-resilience: the power of small, consistent actions 50:00 – Daily journaling and framing each day for success 52:00 – Closing reflections on leadership, mental fitness, and impact   **** Release details for the NEW BOOK.   Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |   Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props

With Joe Biden writing a new memoir, Howie wonders what the title of that new book will be.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

This week, Vanessa shares two mysteries by Latine authors. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help! TBR delivers reading recommendations hand-picked just for you by real human book nerds. You can get your recommendations via email, or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed: More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez Mango, Mambo, and Murder by Raquel V. Reyes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices