Podcasts about normalize

What are the things Christians have normalized that Paul might have told Timothy to flee from?In this episode of the "But As For You" series, Chris Benites and I continue our conversation through 1 Timothy 6:11 by examining some of the attitudes and behaviors that have become common in today's Christian culture.Along the way, Chris becomes increasingly convinced that I'm asking questions designed to get him cancelled, which leads to plenty of laughter as we tackle some serious topics.Together, we discuss social media outrage, consumer Christianity, comfort-driven discipleship, and the growing trend of wanting Christ without connection to His Church.If Paul were writing to believers today and said, "But as for you... flee these things," what might he be talking about?Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this content with others! Connect with us:  Website: https://www.narcelyruiz.com/podcastInstagram: http://instagram.com/upstreampursuitFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UpstreamPursuit/

For the first time in quite a while, I found myself without a guest interview ready to release. Between family visits, personal responsibilities, and the realities of life occasionally getting ahead of all of us, I simply ran out of runway this week. Rather than leave you with silence, I decided to sit down behind the microphone and spend a few minutes talking directly with you. As Sexual Assault Survivor Stories approaches its 200th episode, I've been reflecting on what this journey has meant to me. When I started this podcast, I had no idea where it would lead. I simply believed there was value in creating a space where survivors could tell their stories in their own words, without interruption, judgment, or pressure to fit someone else's narrative. Nearly two hundred episodes later, that belief remains unchanged. In this brief episode, I share some thoughts about listening, storytelling, and the lessons I've learned from spending years in conversation with survivors. We often talk about awareness, education, and advocacy, all of which are important. But one of the things this podcast has continually reminded me is that genuine understanding usually begins when we're willing to listen long enough to hear another person's experience as they lived it. Most of all, this episode is simply a thank you. Thank you for listening, for supporting the show, for sharing these conversations with others, and for helping create a community where survivors know their voices matter. I have some outstanding guests scheduled in the weeks ahead, and I'm looking forward to bringing those conversations to you very soon. An important side note: if you're finding value in this show and these conversations, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on your podcast platform—it truly helps more people find these stories. You can also follow Sexual Assault Survivor Stories on Instagram and send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. And if you're a victim or survivor and you feel like you might be ready to share your story—whether for your own healing or to help someone else—reach out to me. We can start a conversation, with no pressure and no expectations. You can email me directly at dave@sasstories.com. Please include a phone number where I can reach you, because I genuinely prefer to talk with people who are considering guesting. Thank you to everyone who has already reached out—and please keep those emails coming. I truly look forward to hearing from you. Here are some critically important links that I hope you'll take the time to explore. Where a contribution is requested, please consider doing so. Thank you—for listening, for believing survivors, and for being part of this community. Instagram handle: victorious_voices24 https://placesnowhere.com/victorious-voices https://the network studios https://www.stillwholewellness.com/ https://www.projectcallisto.org/https://documenttheabuse.org/ https://hassl.uk/ https://saprea.org/ https://1in6.org/ https://time.com/wpcontent/uploads/2014/09/repeat_rape.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://safeinharmsway.org https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ As mentioned, and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. (Check out https://evawintl.org/ & https://startbybelieving.org for more information on "Start By Believing"!) Thank you for tuning in. --Dave

Send us Fan MailFrom the age of four, Kate Saint Clair knew she was different. She didn't really understand the how and why of her ability to communicate with people who had died, but she knew others didn't seem to have this “gift”.Kate Saint Clair is a Human Intuition Expert, Psychic Medium, and Intuitive Advocate. Her life has been a journey of understanding the powers that she possesses and how she can help others to better understand their powers.Here's a bit more taken from her website, Katesaintclair.com. "Since 2007, I've been dedicated to one mission: to normalize intuition and bring it back to its rightful place as a source of wisdom, power, support, and guidance in everyday life.Every person is born with an accurate intuitive system that guides them to live the life their Soul came here to live. It's your birthright to know exactly how this system works so you use, control, and trust it. It's my life's purpose to teach you the mechanics of your personal guidance system, your intuition. For too long, sensitives, black sheep, and intuitives have been dismissed, silenced, or made to feel like outsiders. I know this path deeply—I've walked it myself. And now, I stand as a voice for the child who sees, feels, hears, and knows things but doesn't yet have the words to explain it. I speak for the soul who has always felt different, only to realize those differences are their greatest strength."Her goal through her work is to bring spiritual power and leadership back to women and to anyone who is soulfully connected to the Spirit World.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Lynn Richardson. Renowned financial literacy expert, educator, and entrepreneur—joins Rushion McDonald for a wide-ranging, practical conversation about money mindset, financial mistakes, entrepreneurship, tax strategy, multiple streams of income, and estate planning. Blending personal storytelling with direct instruction, Dr. Lynn breaks down why many people struggle financially despite earning good money, and why education, planning, and conversation—not income alone—are the keys to wealth-building, particularly within the Black community. Her tone is candid, no‑nonsense, and empowering—earning her self-described reputation as the “Madea of money.” Purpose of the Interview The interview is designed to: Normalize “money-making conversations” in households, businesses, and communities Challenge myths about income, success, and financial security Educate listeners on practical, legal strategies for budgeting, taxes, business structure, and generational wealth Encourage financial transparency, planning, and action, especially among entrepreneurs and families Shift mindset from survival and spending to strategy and stewardship At its core, the interview reinforces that financial empowerment starts with education and honest dialogue—not luck, prayer alone, or higher income. Key Takeaways 1. More Money Does Not Fix Money Problems Dr. Lynn explains that earning more without changing behavior and mindset only magnifies financial issues. She shares her own journey of making tens of thousands per month while still living paycheck-to-Monday. Core lesson: Income is not the problem—money management is. 2. Silence and Shame Keep People Financially Stuck Many people avoid addressing financial trouble due to pride, fear, or cultural conditioning (“don’t air dirty laundry”). Dr. Lynn emphasizes that the first step to financial recovery is speaking up and facing reality. Core lesson:Financial healing begins with honesty—not hiding. 3. Money Is Predictable Math, Not Mystery Dr. Lynn demystifies money as a simple equation: if expenses exceed income, the outcome is guaranteed. Emotional avoidance turns math into bondage. Core lesson: “Money is more predictable than anything—one plus one always equals two.” 4. Children Are Financial Assets When Taught Properly She explains a powerful tax strategy: hiring children (or relatives) in a home-based business and paying them up to the IRS threshold tax-free, while teaching them skills and entrepreneurship. Core lesson:Children shouldn’t just consume money—they can learn how it works. 5. Most Entrepreneurs Are Undereducated About Business Dr. Lynn criticizes the rise of “janky businesses”—LLCs without proper structure, records, or protections—leaving owners exposed legally and financially. Core lesson:Talent without business education leads to unnecessary risk. 6. One Stream of Income Is Dangerous She strongly reinforces that relying on a single income source is no longer viable for financial security. Wealth requires multiple, independent income streams. Core lesson:Job security is not wealth security. 7. Estate Planning Is a Responsibility, Not a Luxury Dr. Lynn reframes estate planning as a life and legacy plan, not something only for the wealthy. Without a plan, the government decides what happens to your assets. Core lesson:Everyone has an estate—the question is who controls it. Notable Quotes “Money making conversations isn’t just a title—it’s a movement and a lifestyle.” “Rich people stay rich because they act poor. Poor people stay poor because they act rich.” “The first adjustment anybody needs to make is to open their mouth and talk to someone.” “One stream of income is hazardous to your wealth.” “If you don’t have an estate plan, the government has one for you.” “You spend the money and it’s gone. I spend the money and I get it back—legally.” Conclusion This interview positions Dr. Lynn Richardson as both a financial truth-teller and a practical strategist. Her message is clear: Wealth is built through education, planning, structure, and conversation Financial mistakes are common—but avoidable Generational wealth requires intentional action, not silence or hope The episode reinforces Money Making Conversations Masterclass as a platform not just for inspiration—but for execution and accountability. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Lynn Richardson. Renowned financial literacy expert, educator, and entrepreneur—joins Rushion McDonald for a wide-ranging, practical conversation about money mindset, financial mistakes, entrepreneurship, tax strategy, multiple streams of income, and estate planning. Blending personal storytelling with direct instruction, Dr. Lynn breaks down why many people struggle financially despite earning good money, and why education, planning, and conversation—not income alone—are the keys to wealth-building, particularly within the Black community. Her tone is candid, no‑nonsense, and empowering—earning her self-described reputation as the “Madea of money.” Purpose of the Interview The interview is designed to: Normalize “money-making conversations” in households, businesses, and communities Challenge myths about income, success, and financial security Educate listeners on practical, legal strategies for budgeting, taxes, business structure, and generational wealth Encourage financial transparency, planning, and action, especially among entrepreneurs and families Shift mindset from survival and spending to strategy and stewardship At its core, the interview reinforces that financial empowerment starts with education and honest dialogue—not luck, prayer alone, or higher income. Key Takeaways 1. More Money Does Not Fix Money Problems Dr. Lynn explains that earning more without changing behavior and mindset only magnifies financial issues. She shares her own journey of making tens of thousands per month while still living paycheck-to-Monday. Core lesson: Income is not the problem—money management is. 2. Silence and Shame Keep People Financially Stuck Many people avoid addressing financial trouble due to pride, fear, or cultural conditioning (“don’t air dirty laundry”). Dr. Lynn emphasizes that the first step to financial recovery is speaking up and facing reality. Core lesson:Financial healing begins with honesty—not hiding. 3. Money Is Predictable Math, Not Mystery Dr. Lynn demystifies money as a simple equation: if expenses exceed income, the outcome is guaranteed. Emotional avoidance turns math into bondage. Core lesson: “Money is more predictable than anything—one plus one always equals two.” 4. Children Are Financial Assets When Taught Properly She explains a powerful tax strategy: hiring children (or relatives) in a home-based business and paying them up to the IRS threshold tax-free, while teaching them skills and entrepreneurship. Core lesson:Children shouldn’t just consume money—they can learn how it works. 5. Most Entrepreneurs Are Undereducated About Business Dr. Lynn criticizes the rise of “janky businesses”—LLCs without proper structure, records, or protections—leaving owners exposed legally and financially. Core lesson:Talent without business education leads to unnecessary risk. 6. One Stream of Income Is Dangerous She strongly reinforces that relying on a single income source is no longer viable for financial security. Wealth requires multiple, independent income streams. Core lesson:Job security is not wealth security. 7. Estate Planning Is a Responsibility, Not a Luxury Dr. Lynn reframes estate planning as a life and legacy plan, not something only for the wealthy. Without a plan, the government decides what happens to your assets. Core lesson:Everyone has an estate—the question is who controls it. Notable Quotes “Money making conversations isn’t just a title—it’s a movement and a lifestyle.” “Rich people stay rich because they act poor. Poor people stay poor because they act rich.” “The first adjustment anybody needs to make is to open their mouth and talk to someone.” “One stream of income is hazardous to your wealth.” “If you don’t have an estate plan, the government has one for you.” “You spend the money and it’s gone. I spend the money and I get it back—legally.” Conclusion This interview positions Dr. Lynn Richardson as both a financial truth-teller and a practical strategist. Her message is clear: Wealth is built through education, planning, structure, and conversation Financial mistakes are common—but avoidable Generational wealth requires intentional action, not silence or hope The episode reinforces Money Making Conversations Masterclass as a platform not just for inspiration—but for execution and accountability. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drinks On Us with @rosemcmahonn & @sincerely.ryleigh. S03 E14 of Drinks On Us is about things we need to normalize! The girls go through their list of things that should be the norm in their opinion. Tune in for special segments including Sip & Spill, What's In Our Cart, & The Girls' Room. Sit back with your favorite beverage and relax, because the drinks are on us!WHAT'S IN OUR CART:Rose - https://liketk.it/6eNWn Ryleigh - https://liketk.it/6eO3N General Links - https://msha.ke/drinksonus/Join the After Party for more exclusive content! Patreon.com/DoucrewFollow Rose & Ry on Instagram & TikTok: @rosemcmahonn @sincerely.ryleighFollow @drinksonuspod on Instagram & TikTok to join the Happy Hour Club!For business inquiries: Roseandryleigh@gmail.comAudio and video podcasts edited by Penderville Films LLChttps://www.pendervillefilms.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would change if women stopped being silent about the hardest parts of their lives?This week, I sit down with psychologist, author, and advocate Dr. Jessica Zucker, the woman behind the viral #IHadAMiscarriage movement, to discuss her memoir I Had a Miscarriage and her newest book Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women's Lives.TW: Infant loss, pregnancy lossJessica shares the story behind her 16-week miscarriage, how it deepened her already decade-long clinical work in women's reproductive and maternal mental health, and why she felt compelled to bring that conversation into the public sphere. We also dig into why so many women default to self-blame after pregnancy loss, how our culture has taught us to minimize our grief, and why avoiding painful emotions can be far more destructive than actually feeling them. Plus these big questions: Can pleasure and grief coexist? What does it mean to truly honor a loss? And why do the people who most deserve joy so often feel the least entitled to it?Come for the conversation about pregnancy loss and women's shame. Stay for the moment Alex and Jessica unpack why grief avoidance, not grief itself, is what really derails us, and the simple, no-excuse practice Jessica recommends for anyone who doesn't have time to fall apart.Warm, honest, and full of gentle permission slips, this conversation is for anyone who has ever shrunk their pain to make others more comfortable — which is probably all of us.Purchase Jessica's Books:Normalize It!I had a MiscarriageFind Jessica!Dr. Jessica Zucker's website: drjessicazucker.comHer Instagram: @IHadAMiscarriageSupport the show:On PatreonBuy us a bookBuy cute merchSubscribe to the Babes in Bookland SubstackConnect with us and suggest a great memoir!Follow us on instagram! @babesinbooklandpod Thank you for listening!Xx, Alex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is a little different. There is no guest joining me behind the microphone tonight. Instead, I wanted to take a few minutes to reflect on something I've been thinking about as Sexual Assault Survivor Stories approaches two hundred episodes. Over the past four years, I've had the extraordinary privilege of speaking with survivors, advocates, counselors, researchers, physicians, attorneys, investigators, and educators from around the world. Together, we've explored some of the most difficult realities a human being can endure. Yet when I look back across all those conversations, what remains with me most vividly is not the trauma itself. It's the people. In this short, personal episode, I share some thoughts about resilience, human dignity, and the remarkable capacity people possess to move forward after profound suffering. I also reflect on the countless professionals and advocates who quietly dedicate their lives to helping others heal, and on the listeners who continue to make this community possible. If you've ever wondered what nearly two hundred conversations about trauma, recovery, and hope have taught me, this episode is my attempt to answer that question. An important side note: if you're finding value in this show and these conversations, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on your podcast platform—it truly helps more people find these stories. You can also follow Sexual Assault Survivor Stories on Instagram and send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. And if you're a victim or survivor and you feel like you might be ready to share your story—whether for your own healing or to help someone else—reach out to me. We can start a conversation, with no pressure and no expectations. You can email me directly at dave@sasstories.com. Please include a phone number where I can reach you, because I genuinely prefer to talk with people who are considering guesting. Thank you to everyone who has already reached out—and please keep those emails coming. I truly look forward to hearing from you. Here are some critically important links that I hope you'll take the time to explore. Where a contribution is requested, please consider doing so. Thank you—for listening, for believing survivors, and for being part of this community. https://placesnowhere.com/victorious-voices https://the network studios https://www.stillwholewellness.com/ https://www.projectcallisto.org/https://documenttheabuse.org/ https://hassl.uk/ https://saprea.org/ https://1in6.org/ https://time.com/wpcontent/uploads/2014/09/repeat_rape.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://safeinharmsway.org https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ As mentioned, and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. (Check out https://evawintl.org/ & https://startbybelieving.org for more information on "Start By Believing"!) Thank you for tuning in. --Dave

Adoption is a lifelong process of identity and belonging, and how parents talk about it with our kids matters from the very beginning. Nefertiti Austin, author of Motherhood So White and a mother of two adopted kids, joins Elise Hu to share her personal path to adopting, why she chose to adopt within her own community, and the mindset she carries through parenthood. Nefertiti offers practical guidance for not only adoptive parents, but parents considering adoption or simply talking to kids about it. Together, Nefertiti and Elise discuss the biggest takeaways from adoption, how to normalize adoption in everyday lives, and how to stay grounded when conversations get difficult.  Key Takeaways Adoption is a very intentional way of stepping into parenthood. Normalize adoption by finding and pointing out the role models around you. Kids have enough love in their hearts for both their biological and adoptive parents. Approach conversations with curiosity, honesty, and transparency. Navigating adoptive parenthood is just as much a journey as navigating biological parenthood. ⏱️ Timestamps: Keep the conversation going at home with our FREE Conversation Kit companion guide:  https://delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/bca3068304edbf71/673722a79fbb8efe Follow Nefertiti Austin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamnefertitiaustin New episodes every Tuesday: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AKidsCo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-us-a-parenting-podcast/id1552286967 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bIRVxM8hbriNxydkSv6VG Or wherever you get your podcasts.

What if getting dressed became less about managing perception…and more about self-expression and shaping our experience? In this episode of the Advancing Women Podcast, Dr. DeSimone explores the surprising emotional depth behind something that initially seems lighthearted: overdressing for no reason, Disney ears on a cruise, bold earrings, sparkle, whimsy, and the idea that maybe “less is more” has quietly turned into a life philosophy that asks us all to become smaller versions of ourselves. Inspired by a series of Instagram and TikTok posts about “normalizing overdressing,” “living in gray,” and reclaiming joy, this episode dives into: Why “YOU are the occasion” is such a powerful reframe. The psychology of Enclothed Cognition and how clothing can influence mood, confidence, and emotional experience. The cultural pressure toward neutrality, practicality, and emotional minimization. Why so many women are socialized to tone themselves down and avoid being “too much.” How adulthood became associated with restraint, muted joy, & “emotionally beige” living. The connection between joy, self-expression, visibility, and the concept of Deferred Life. Why reclaiming whimsy may actually be an act of self-reclamation. From Disney ears and pirate night themes to the “closet graveyard” of aspirational purchases and unworn outfits, this episode reflects on what it means to stop postponing aliveness and start fully participating in your own life. Because maybe being “too much” was never actually the problem. Maybe too many of us were simply taught that joy should be quieter than it deserves to be. Key Takeaways: • Less is not always more • Whimsy is not immaturity • Joy is not frivolous • Self-expression is not a character flaw • You do not need a special occasion to fully show up inside your own life So wear the fancy dress. Use the good perfume. Drink the good wine. Wear the ears. Take the photo. Because life is short. And Less is BORE! Mentioned in this episode: Advancing Women Podcast episode: Deferred Life Syndrome: Let's Stop Waiting & Start Living (May, 2026)  New Conscious World on Instagram/Facebook Reel “You Were Never Supposed to Live in Gray”  Feed Me Gems Official Instagram Reel “3 reasons to NORMALIZE overdressing for no reason”  Enclothed Cognition. Gruber Baitz, R., & Rogaten, J. (2026). Enclothed Cognition: How Clothing Shapes Our Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviour. In Applied Psychology in Fashion: A Research-Informed Approach (pp. 119-144). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. Let's Connect: Instagram: @AdvancingWomenPodcast  Facebook: Advancing Women Podcast  LinkedIn: Dr. Kimberly DeSimone  #AdvancingWomenPodcast #LessIsBore #LifeIsShortWearTheEars #WomenAndJoy #SelfExpression #DeferredLifeSyndrome #Whimsy #MainCharacterEnergy #WomenSupportingWomen #EmotionalWellbeing #EnclothedCognition

Send us Fan MailKen welcomes back professor, author, and activist Dr. David Dark to discuss his new book, We Become What We Normalize. David shares the recent tragedy on Belmont University's campus in the shooting of the popular freshman, accomplished musician Jillian Ludwig . He tells us about the impact of this horrible incident on his students. The entire nation took note - raising the issue of gun control. David asks a provocative question: "Am I responsible for the lies that other people voice in my presence unchallenged?" When we are silent, we normalize. The conversation picks up Part I - discussing David's assertion that all of us -because we are human - are "religious." There exists good and bad/toxic and healthy religion. We must apply critical thinking to discern. Dr. Dark agrees with Christopher Hitchens that there is a form of religion that "poisons everything." To illustrate, they consider a diverse collection of individuals including Colin Kaepernick, Howard Thurman, Rush Limbaugh, and Donald Trump. In conclusion, David shares his long-time work in the Tennessee prison system - regrettably, a for-profit enterprise.David Dark - PART 1 Life's Too Short To Pretend We Aren't ReligiousSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you!Ken's Substack PageThe Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com

Before we get started, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to The Network Studios in Culver City for making this week's episode recording possible. From the ease of scheduling to their outstanding facilities and podcast production expertise, the entire experience was exceptional. A special thank you goes to studio owner Kenyon, whose generosity, kindness, hospitality, and willingness to help made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. For more information or to schedule a session when you're in the Southern California area, contact TNS at the URL below. For years, Lee Cooper and I have spoken across an ocean. We've recorded podcast episodes together, exchanged messages, supported one another's work, and watched each other's journeys unfold from opposite sides of the world. This week, that changed. After years of conversations through microphones and computer screens, Lee and I finally sat down together in the same room to record this episode from Southern California. Longtime listeners may remember Lee from previous appearances on the podcast, where he courageously shared his experience of surviving childhood sexual abuse and spoke openly about the challenges, setbacks, and victories that accompanied his healing journey. He later returned to introduce Victorious Voices, a survivor community he created to help people impacted by sexual trauma find connection, understanding, and support. Since then, that vision has continued to expand. What began as one survivor's decision to break his silence has grown into an international movement that brings survivors together through community, advocacy, conversation, creativity, and shared understanding. Lee is also an extraordinarily talented photographer whose work has been exhibited internationally. Through the Victorious Voices Portrait Project, survivors are invited to step in front of the camera and reclaim ownership of how they are seen. The portraits are not about victimization. They are about humanity, dignity, resilience, courage, and hope. During Lee's recent visit to Southern California, he invited me to participate in the project myself. It was a tremendous honor and a deeply meaningful experience that made this conversation even more special. This episode is about much more than photography. It's about friendship, healing, purpose, and what becomes possible when survivors refuse to remain invisible. Lee's work continues to challenge silence while creating spaces where people can be seen, heard, believed, and supported. If you've ever wondered how one person's decision to tell the truth can grow into something that impacts lives around the world, I think you'll find this conversation both powerful and unforgettable. An important side note: if you're finding value in this show and these conversations, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on your podcast platform—it truly helps more people find these stories. You can also follow Sexual Assault Survivor Stories on Instagram and send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. And if you're a victim or survivor and you feel like you might be ready to share your story—whether for your own healing or to help someone else—reach out to me. We can start a conversation, with no pressure and no expectations. You can email me directly at dave@sasstories.com. Please include a phone number where I can reach you, because I genuinely prefer to talk with people who are considering guesting. Thank you to everyone who has already reached out—and please keep those emails coming. I truly look forward to hearing from you. Here are some critically important links that I hope you'll take the time to explore. Where a contribution is requested, please consider doing so. Thank you—for listening, for believing survivors, and for being part of this community. Instagram handle: victorious_voices24 https://placesnowhere.com/victorious-voices https://the network studioshttps://www.stillwholewellness.com/ https://www.projectcallisto.org/https://documenttheabuse.org/ https://hassl.uk/https://saprea.org/ https://1in6.org/ https://time.com/wpcontent/uploads/2014/09/repeat_rape.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://safeinharmsway.org https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ As mentioned, and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. (Check out https://evawintl.org/ & https://startbybelieving.org for more information on "Start By Believing"!) Thank you for tuning in. --Dave

The Stories We Leave Behind Whether intentional or unintentional, the stories we tell with our words and actions shape the  identity and culture of our family..  Today the Holy Spirit wants to help us build families that pass down…. Life Instead of Dysfunction  Healing Instead of Hurt Christ Instead of Mere Tradition     God designed faith to be passed through story Psalm 78: 1-7 Stories carry truth into the heart Children do not just listen to your words, they interpret your life. Brain research and the power of storytelling Research tells us what the Bible has told us all along Stories create shared experience They become part of your child's internal world - emotional architecture Your family culture is being built every day Healthy legacy is more than just tradition Not everything that has been passed down should be preserved Tradition is not the standard, Jesus is the standard A godly legacy is not blindly preserving the past. It is discerning: what reflects Christ, and what needs healing. Spiritual maturity, learns how to honor the good while healing what was unhealthy Timothy inherited faith 2 Timothy 1:5 Children can survive imperfect parents. But hypocrisy, deeply wounds identity. Children do not need flawless, perfect parents. They need genuine ones. Truth and grace in parenting Jesus embodied grace and truth as stated in John 1:14 Truth without grace creates fear Grace without truth creates instability Truth with Grace creates maturity The stories we tell about failure One of the greatest legacy decisions parents make is how they frame failure Failure is where Grace teaches us to grow The gospel itself is the story of redemption after failure Every day Discipleship Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Faith was never meant to exist only in the church building Children remember consistency over intensity It's not only the big spiritual moments that teach our children, but the repeated daily rhythms Healing generational patterns requires courage By God's grace, the blessing of your legacy continues and the brokenness stops here You are not dishonoring your family by pursuing healing You're honoring God by pursuing wholeness God doesn't just save souls, He  restores generations Jesus rewrites family stories Shame is not final Addiction is not destiny Abuse is not identity Fear is not your future Jesus enters broken stories and redeemed them God has never required perfect ancestry, He  is looking for surrendered hearts Application Joel 1:3 Tell testimony stories often Normalize repentance Evaluate traditions through scripture Create meaningful rhythms Tell better stories One day, your grandchildren may tell stories about you. What will they say? They loved Jesus sincerely They brought healing They created peace They prayed for me They listened  to me They changed  the direction of our family Or will the cycles continue unchallenged & unhealed? The greatest inheritance we leave is not money, success, or reputation. It is a family story where Jesus remains at the center.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Lynn Richardson. Renowned financial literacy expert, educator, and entrepreneur—joins Rushion McDonald for a wide-ranging, practical conversation about money mindset, financial mistakes, entrepreneurship, tax strategy, multiple streams of income, and estate planning. Blending personal storytelling with direct instruction, Dr. Lynn breaks down why many people struggle financially despite earning good money, and why education, planning, and conversation—not income alone—are the keys to wealth-building, particularly within the Black community. Her tone is candid, no‑nonsense, and empowering—earning her self-described reputation as the “Madea of money.” Purpose of the Interview The interview is designed to: Normalize “money-making conversations” in households, businesses, and communities Challenge myths about income, success, and financial security Educate listeners on practical, legal strategies for budgeting, taxes, business structure, and generational wealth Encourage financial transparency, planning, and action, especially among entrepreneurs and families Shift mindset from survival and spending to strategy and stewardship At its core, the interview reinforces that financial empowerment starts with education and honest dialogue—not luck, prayer alone, or higher income. Key Takeaways 1. More Money Does Not Fix Money Problems Dr. Lynn explains that earning more without changing behavior and mindset only magnifies financial issues. She shares her own journey of making tens of thousands per month while still living paycheck-to-Monday. Core lesson: Income is not the problem—money management is. 2. Silence and Shame Keep People Financially Stuck Many people avoid addressing financial trouble due to pride, fear, or cultural conditioning (“don’t air dirty laundry”). Dr. Lynn emphasizes that the first step to financial recovery is speaking up and facing reality. Core lesson:Financial healing begins with honesty—not hiding. 3. Money Is Predictable Math, Not Mystery Dr. Lynn demystifies money as a simple equation: if expenses exceed income, the outcome is guaranteed. Emotional avoidance turns math into bondage. Core lesson: “Money is more predictable than anything—one plus one always equals two.” 4. Children Are Financial Assets When Taught Properly She explains a powerful tax strategy: hiring children (or relatives) in a home-based business and paying them up to the IRS threshold tax-free, while teaching them skills and entrepreneurship. Core lesson:Children shouldn’t just consume money—they can learn how it works. 5. Most Entrepreneurs Are Undereducated About Business Dr. Lynn criticizes the rise of “janky businesses”—LLCs without proper structure, records, or protections—leaving owners exposed legally and financially. Core lesson:Talent without business education leads to unnecessary risk. 6. One Stream of Income Is Dangerous She strongly reinforces that relying on a single income source is no longer viable for financial security. Wealth requires multiple, independent income streams. Core lesson:Job security is not wealth security. 7. Estate Planning Is a Responsibility, Not a Luxury Dr. Lynn reframes estate planning as a life and legacy plan, not something only for the wealthy. Without a plan, the government decides what happens to your assets. Core lesson:Everyone has an estate—the question is who controls it. Notable Quotes “Money making conversations isn’t just a title—it’s a movement and a lifestyle.” “Rich people stay rich because they act poor. Poor people stay poor because they act rich.” “The first adjustment anybody needs to make is to open their mouth and talk to someone.” “One stream of income is hazardous to your wealth.” “If you don’t have an estate plan, the government has one for you.” “You spend the money and it’s gone. I spend the money and I get it back—legally.” Conclusion This interview positions Dr. Lynn Richardson as both a financial truth-teller and a practical strategist. Her message is clear: Wealth is built through education, planning, structure, and conversation Financial mistakes are common—but avoidable Generational wealth requires intentional action, not silence or hope The episode reinforces Money Making Conversations Masterclass as a platform not just for inspiration—but for execution and accountability. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is getting hot in California, which has us thinking about the massive carbon footprint of healthcare. The emergency department is famously resource-heavy, but can we save lives and reduce waste? Dr. David Barnes joins us to explain how going green isn’t just about being a “tree hugger”—it's about saving money, cutting waste, and making our hospitals resilient against supply chain chaos. Defining Healthcare Sustainability Balancing Safety and Footprint: Sustainability in healthcare means delivering efficient, affordable care that minimizes resource waste while remaining clinically safe and meaningful. The Power of Resiliency: A sustainable healthcare system is inherently a resilient one. Reducing reliance on single-use items and utilizing local renewable energy sources (like microgrids) protects hospitals from supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical conflicts or weather-driven power grid failures. The Three Scopes of Emissions Scope 1 (Direct): Emissions directly produced by hospital operations, such as idling fleet vehicles and leaking anesthetic gases. Scope 2 (Indirect): Purchased energy used to power and heat the facilities (e.g., local electricity and steam lines). Scope 3 (Supply Chain): The largest bucket, making up 60% to 80% of healthcare emissions. This includes employee commutes, medical waste incineration, manufacturing of disposable devices, and food production. Clinical Traps: Where We Waste the Most Pre-packaged Kits: Studies show 75% to 80% of items inside specialized kits (like central lines) go completely unused and are thrown away. Over-Preparation: Opening multiple single-use items (like various ET tube sizes) or donning full trauma PPE for minor injuries creates an immediate, unnecessary trash stream. Pharmaceutical Waste: Standard packaging size leads to heavy drug wasting (e.g., using 5 mL from a 100 mL propofol bottle). This regulated medical waste is costly and energy-intensive to incinerate. The Glove Epidemic: Glove overuse skyrocketed during COVID-19 and became a habit. Most routine encounters carry no contamination risk, making glove use clinically unnecessary. Shifting the Culture “Take What You Need, Leave What You Don’t”: Avoid opening supplies you may not need or bringing extra gauze or syringes into a room. Due to infection safety protocols, these often end up in the trash. Watch Where You Toss: Keep coffee cups and paper out of the red biohazard bins. Regulated medical waste costs six times more to process and must be incinerated, creating massive greenhouse gas emissions. Embrace Reprocessing & Reusables: Support partnerships with companies that safely clean and reuse devices historically labeled “single-use” (like EKG leads or waffle mattresses). Swap disposable plastic gowns for reusable cloth gowns that survive 90 washes. Model the Behavior: Culture change takes patience and persistence. Instead of finger-wagging or shaming colleagues, visibly adopt sustainable habits to drive grassroots practice changes. Key Takeaways for the ED Clinician Speak up on bad design: Clinicians are on the front lines of waste. Advocate for local sustainability initiatives to grab the attention of hospital executives who handle major purchasing contracts. Normalize virtual alternatives: Protect staff well-being and slash commuting emissions by offering Zoom or Teams options for short, solitary administrative meetings. Keep it in perspective: Healthcare sustainability is about finding the sweet spot where clinical safety, resource utilization, and environmental impact meet. Hosts: Dr. Julia Magaña, Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Dr. Sarah Medeiros, Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Guest: Dr. David Barnes, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of ED Sustainability, and Member of the Sustainability Committee at UC Davis Health Resources: Practice Greenhealth Health Care Without Harm Green ED (Royal College of Emergency Medicine) *** Thank you to the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at OM Productions for audio production services.

Dr. Lori from Still Whole Wellness returns to the show for a deeply thoughtful conversation about healing, spirituality, trauma, boundaries, self-worth, and the daily work of becoming whole again after sexual trauma. This isn't surface-level self-help language. It's an honest discussion about what healing requires when trauma has impacted the way you think, speak to yourself, trust yourself, and move through the world. We talk about the idea that healing isn't something that only happens inside a therapist's office once a week. It's something that must become intentional every single day. Dr. Lori explains how unresolved trauma can quietly shape every area of a person's life, from relationships and physical health to self-talk, spirituality, and personal boundaries. She also shares how her own experiences ultimately led her to create Still Whole Wellness and write her book, Still Whole: A Blueprint for Healing. One of the most powerful parts of this conversation centers around boundaries. Dr. Lori explains why boundaries are not restrictions, but freedoms. They are evidence of self-worth. We also talk about reclaiming your voice, subconscious healing, the role spirituality plays in recovery, and why survivors often struggle to believe they deserve peace, rest, or happiness after trauma. This episode is reflective, practical, spiritual, emotional, and incredibly human. Whether you are actively healing, supporting someone who is, or simply trying to better understand the long-term impact of trauma, I think this conversation is going to stay with you long after it ends. An important side note: if you're finding value in this show and these conversations, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on your podcast platform—it truly helps more people find these stories. You can also follow Sexual Assault Survivor Stories on Instagram and send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. And if you're a victim or survivor and you feel like you might be ready to share your story—whether for your own healing or to help someone else—reach out to me. We can start a conversation, with no pressure and no expectations. You can email me directly at dave@sasstories.com. Please include a phone number where I can reach you, because I genuinely prefer to talk with people who are considering guesting. Thank you to everyone who has already reached out—and please keep those emails coming. I truly look forward to hearing from you. Here are some critically important links that I hope you'll take the time to explore. Where a contribution is requested, please consider doing so. Thank you—for listening, for believing survivors, and for being part of this community. https://www.stillwholewellness.com/ https://www.projectcallisto.org/ https://documenttheabuse.org/ https://hassl.uk/ https://saprea.org/ https://whattheydontsay.com https://1in6.org/ https://time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/repeat_rape.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://safeinharmsway.org https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ As mentioned, and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. (Check out https://evawintl.org/ & https://startbybelieving.org for more information on "Start By Believing"!)Thank you for tuning in. --Dave

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robin Wilson. Topic: Clean Design, wellness, asthma and allergy–aware livingFeatured Work: Clean Design: Wellness for Your Lifestyle Robin Wilson, a clean design lifestyle expert and founder of the Clean Design Home brand, joins Rushion McDonald to discuss how everyday household choices directly impact health—particularly for people living with asthma, allergies, and chronic inflammation. Drawing from her personal experiences as a lifelong allergy and asthma sufferer, Wilson explains how creating an allergen-aware home can dramatically improve quality of life. Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview is to: Educate listeners about how indoor environments contribute to asthma, allergies, and chronic health issues Promote Robin Wilson’s Clean Design philosophy and book, which provides room-by-room guidance for creating healthier homes Raise awareness that simple, practical lifestyle changes—not expensive renovations—can significantly improve wellness Normalize conversations around asthma, allergies, and environmental triggers as serious, manageable health conditions Rushion also uses the platform to share his own deeply personal experiences with allergic reactions, reinforcing the life-changing importance of Wilson’s message.. Key Takeaways 1. Your Home Should Be a Breathing Sanctuary Wilson emphasizes that many people focus on outdoor allergens while overlooking indoor exposure. Shoes, coats, pillows, furniture, and bedding often trap pollen, bacteria, and toxins that worsen symptoms once brought indoors.. 2. Pillows and Bedding Are Major Health Triggers One of the most memorable segments centers on pillows: Many people keep pillows for six years or more Old pillows accumulate dander, pollen, drool, bacteria, and allergens A pillow that stays folded is a sign it needs to be replaced Wilson introduces her “rule of threes”: Wash pillowcases every three weeks Wash pillow protectors every three months Replace pillows every three years Rushion shares that replacing a problematic pillow helped eliminate a chronic cough that seriously affected his life.. 3. “Allergen-Aware” Is More Honest Than “Hypoallergenic” Wilson avoids the term hypoallergenic because allergies vary from person to person. Instead, she advocates for ingredient transparency, empowering consumers to decide what is safe for their bodies and homes.. 4. Small Habits Create Big Health Outcomes Key daily practices include: Removing shoes immediately upon entering the home Washing hands before eating Changing clothes after being outdoors Cleaning from the top down (ceiling fans, surfaces, floors) Protecting mattresses and pillows with zippered covers Wilson stresses that consistency—not perfection—is what reduces exposure over time.. 5. Asthma Is a Serious Chronic Condition Wilson compares asthma management to diabetes care: It requires ongoing lifestyle adjustments Ignoring triggers increases the risk of severe attacks Clean environments reduce flare-ups and emergency situations She explains that nighttime asthma and allergy attacks often occur when cortisol levels drop during sleep, allowing reactions to surface.. 6. The Book Is a Practical, Room-by-Room Guide Clean Design: Wellness for Your Lifestyle is designed as a reference guide, not a cover-to-cover read. It addresses: Entryways and living rooms Bedrooms and nurseries Kitchens and bathrooms Home offices, basements, garages, and outdoor spaces Wilson also includes low-toxicity cleaning tips inspired by her grandmother, such as using baking soda, toothpaste, and even Coca-Cola instead of harsh chemicals.. Notable Quotes “One in five people suffer from asthma or allergies… and the home should be a sanctuary for easy breathing.”. “Break up with your pillow.”. “You might be allergic outside—and then come inside and double your allergen load.”.t “Asthma is like diabetes. If you manage the triggers, you reduce the risk of a serious episode.”. “It’s all about effort and consistency.”. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. 01 This is the third in a four part series on simple podcasting. 02 In this episode we will cover the following topics: Analysis of audio noise problems and filtering methods used to deal with specific problems that we may find. Command line recording. Command line playback. Getting information about an audio recording. 03 Introduction When I did my first couple of podcasts I didn't notice that there was a quiet high pitched whine or buzz in the background. Nobody complained about it, but I thought I could do better in subsequent episodes. 04 Creating an Audio Sample If you have a similar problem, the first step is to find out where it is coming from. If there is no audible noise where you are recording, there is a good chance the problem is in the microphone or another part of the audio system. Plug in your microphone and record 2 or 3 seconds of quiet audio where you do not speak into the microphone or make other noise. 05 You will need a minimum amount of data in order to analyze it. For a flac file sampled at 44.1 kHz, 2 to 3 seconds of data should be enough. To get a sample of just electronic noise you can put the microphone in a drawer or somewhere like that if you want to be sure of getting a quiet signal. Any sound recorded in this way should be mainly from the microphone or other electronic elements in the analogue pathway. To get a sample of possible ambient noise, such as fans, make sure the microphone is in the open air in an area which is representative of where it will be when you are recording. -------------------- 06 Analyzing using Fourier Transforms Next you need to look at the wave form. At this point I will describe this using Audacity. I will show other ways later, but Audacity is actually the easiest if you are starting from nothing. You don't need to become an expert in Audacity to use it, just follow the steps I will describe. I myself don't know how to use Audacity beyond using this one feature. 07 We are going to analyze the sound spectrum in our sample. The technique being used is a Fourier Transform. A Fourier transform, often called an "FFT" for fast fourier transform, is a mathematical method of showing a signal in terms of frequency along the x axis instead of time. This allows us to spot troublesome noise frequencies which appear when we don't want them to. The FFT is a very common mathematical technique which is widely used in signal processing, not just in audio. 08 There is software which will create pretty coloured animations of sound waves, but this is not what you want. These are simply decorative patterns and won't tell us what we want to know. -------------------- 09 Using Audacity Install Audacity if you haven't already. Start Audacity. Select file > import > audio, then navigate to your sample and select "open". The file should load. 10 In the wave form part of the window, click anywhere and then type Ctrl-S to select all data points. The chart should turn a slightly darker colour. From the menu, select Analyze > Plot Spectrum. A new window will open, showing magnitude in db on the Y axis, and frequency in hertz on the x axis. For "algorithm" be sure it is set to "spectrum" 11 There are now two settings that we need to play with while we look for problems. One is "size" The default for this is 1024. The other is "axis". The default for this is "log frequency". -------------------- 12 What to Look For What we are looking for are large obvious spikes that stand out in the data. Since our test signal has very little to no actual audio data, any spikes should represent electrical or other noise that doesn't belong there. 13 I have found two combinations of settings to be most helpful in finding problems. These are Size 2048, axis linear frequency. Size 32768, axis log frequency. 14 A small size value can help very narrow spikes stand out from the background more, while a large size value can help separate spikes from surrounding noise. A linear frequency axis can help with seeing all spikes across the full frequency range, while a log frequency axis can help to better see what is happening in the often very crowded lowest frequency range. -------------------- 15 A Real Example of an Audio Problem If you have good audio equipment you may find nothing obvious. If you cannot hear any noise in the signal, there may be none of any consequence and there is nothing for you to do. 16 However, in my case I found two main problems and one lesser one. One problem was a spike at 60 Hz, which is the AC line frequency. There is also a lesser problem of a collection of a broad frequency range of noise below 60Hz. Both of these however will be taken care of by the basic filtering that we looked at earlier so we do not need to worry about them here. 17 The other main problem is I had a large spike at every 1 kHz interval from 1 kHz to 19 KHz. This was noise generated within the head set electronics, or the result of noise on the USB power supply. This is the product of a cheap headset. 18 These spikes are not very large compared to the volume of my voice, but if I do the same sort of analysis of samples where I am speaking, they appear in the intervals between words. This results in a high pitched whine or buzz. This was the source of the background noise or buzz in my first two podcast episodes. I need to get rid of this. 19 One option would be to get a better microphone, but, well, that wouldn't be any fun would it. It would also cost money and I don't want to spend any of that if I don't have to. If you analyze your own signal, you may find a different pattern, or even no noise at all. If you did not find anything when shielding your microphone from ambient audio noise, repeat the same test but with the microphone exposed to acoustic noise in the room. -------------------- 20 Advanced Filtering The next step is to figure out how to get rid of this noise. I have called this section "advanced filtering", but we are actually just making use of a technique that was already covered in basic filtering. 21 To deal with the remaining spikes we can use additional "band reject" filters, each of which removes a specific frequency at 1 kHz intervals from 1 kHz to 12 kHz. We will use this in combination with the filtering that we have already done previously, so we don't need to worry about anything above 12 kHz as we already remove that with a low pass filter. After a small amount of experimenting I came up with the following. 22 Because I am applying a total of 16 filters, 4 for basic filtering and 12 to deal with the specific microphone problems that I have, I have broken up the filters into separate strings. I then generate the 12 new band reject filters from a template. Note that I don't show the "de-esser" filter here. I would recommend adding it as a separate step after doing the sort of filtering we are talking about here. 23 Rather than reading out multiple lines of bash script, I will post them in the show notes. I will give a brief description of them here which you can refer to when reading the show notes. The FFMPEG and Sox versions are very similar in concept so I don't need to go over the Sox version in detail. See the show notes for it. FFMPEG Version Here's the FFMPEG version. # The high and low pass filters. hlpfil="highpass=f=80, lowpass=f=12000" # Band reject filters filter for 60Hz and another for 50Hz. linefil="bandreject=f=60:width_type=h:w=20, bandreject=f=50:width_type=h:w=20" # Create a series of band reject filters, from 1 kHz to 12 kHz. # Change or remove this part if your recording hardware does not require it. ftemplate="bandreject=f=%s000:width_type=h:w=100" kilospikefil=$( seq 1 12 | xargs printf "$ftemplate," ) # Using ffmpeg ffmpeg -i input.flac -af "$hlpfil, $linefil, $kilospikefil" output.flac 24 There are a total of 5 lines of bash script. In the first line, we create a string called "hlpfil" which is just the high and low pass filters copied from our previous discussion on basic filtering. In the second line, we create a string called "linefil" which is just the simple bandreject filters to cover 50 and 60 hertz AC line noise filters also from basic filtering. 25 In the third and fourth lines, we create a string called "kilospikefil" containing the new filters. The "f" parameter represents the frequency we are targeting. The "w" parameter represents the "width" of the frequency range we are filtering in terms of hertz. The filter is applied gradually rather than with a sharp cut-off, so to get more filtering action we need to have larger width. In this case I decided to hammer the spike quite aggressively and so used a relatively wide width of 100 hertz. Testing with a voice file did not show any noticeable distortion, so it's an acceptable solution. 26 For this filter we need to create a dozen filter command so we use the shell "seq" command to generate a sequence of numbers from 1 to 12. We then pipe that into the xargs command which applies each number to the next command. The next command is "printf", which takes the number it gets from xargs and applies it to the "ftemplate" string template in a manner very similar to C programming printf string templates. 27 We also have a comma in there to separate each of the individual filters. We then surround this with a $ and () so we can run the command and capture the output into a variable. Then we call ffmpeg and pass it the filters we created by putting the variable names inside a double quoted string, separated by commas. All of this will be in the show notes, so don't worry about trying to get the exact details right now. Sox Version Here's the Sox version. # The high and low pass filters. sxhlpfil="highpass 80 lowpass 12000" # Band reject filters filter for 60Hz and another for 50Hz. sxfilter="$sxhlpfil $sxkilospikefil bandreject 60 20 bandreject 50 20" # Create a series of reject filters filters, from 1 kHz to 12 kHz. sxftemplate="bandreject %s000 100" sxkilospikefil=$( seq 1 12 | xargs printf "$sxftemplate " ) # Using SOX. sox input.flac output.flac $sxhlpfil $sxfilter $sxkilospikefil 28 The Sox version is very similar with the exception that the command arguments representing the filters must not be in quoted strings as Sox wants to see them as separate arguments instead of parsing a string. -------------------- 29 Confirming the Effect If we apply the above filters and look at this headset noise output file in the Audacity spectrum analyzer we will now see that these noise spikes are almost completely gone. We can now confirm how well this works by using a test audio file. Any normal short voice audio file will do for this. Just talk into the microphone normally and create a voice sample file that is 5 or 10 seconds long, or whatever you feel comfortable with. 30 With the original unfiltered voice audio I can hear a distinct high pitched whine overlaying the voice. With the filtered audio that whine or hum is not detectable. If we then look at the voice file in the Audacity spectrum analyzer, we can see distinct "notches" at the 50 Hz and 60 Hz frequencies, and at every 1 kHz from 1 kHz to 12 kHz. These notches are narrow enough that they won't cause a noticeable problem with voice signals. If we apply this filter to voice samples, the buzz or whine is gone and the voice signal sounds fine. Despite using a very cheap microphone, I now have acceptable quality audio for a podcast. 31 Again I want to emphasize that in this instance I am dealing with deficiencies with my hardware instead of buying a better microphone. These additional filters are intended to deal with the specific hardware problem I am facing. You don't need these additional filters if you cannot detect an audible problem. On the other hand, if you have a different problem you may wish to deal with a different set of frequencies. Finding these problems is the reason for using a spectrum analyzer. 32 FFMPEG has other filtering methods as well. However, as I didn't end up using them I can't really do an adequate job of describing them. If anyone has used them successfully, they are welcome to make a podcast on the subject. -------------------- 33 Completing the Process With these new filters added into the middle of the processing steps, you can now complete the processing by doing the de-essing, normalizing, and review steps as described in the previous episode. -------------------- 34 Command Line Recording I will now cover a separate topic, which is recording using command line programs. I am covering it in this episode as it is a short topic and it is convenient to talk about it here. 35 As well as using GUI based recording programs such as Gnome Sound Recorder, it is possible to record podcast episodes using command line tools such as FFMPEG. As for why you may wish to use command line tools to record audio, there are several reasons. One is that you may simply prefer to do it this way because it pleases you to do so. Another is that it allows the recording step to be included in a script that encompasses other parts of the process, automating what may have otherwise been separate manual steps. 36 However, if you don't find these arguments particularly compelling, then I'm not going to attempt to persuade you to use the command line to record audio. I am doing this part of this episode out of a desire to have a bit of fun and I probably won't be using it much myself. I will however use one of these methods to record this part of this episode. 37 Recording with FFMPEG - The Basics One of the common command line tools you can use is FFMPEG, a package which I have previously mentioned with respect to filtering audio files. Here is an example of how to record using FFMPEG. We call FFMPEG specifying the audio input system as the FFMPEG input, and then specify a file to output to. 38 # Record audio. ffmpeg -f pulse -i default ff.flac 39 Press 'q' to stop. This uses pulse audio on Linux for input "-f pulse", and the default input "-i default". However, this does not specify the the sample rate or mono recording. To do that we need to add a few more parameters as in the following 40 ffmpeg -f pulse -i default -ac 1 -ar 44100 ff.flac 41 "-ac 1" specifies mono output "-ar 44100" specifies 44.1 khz bit rate. 42 Playback with FFMPEG - The Basics FFMPEG can also play back music. In this case however we need to call the "ffplay" program rather than FFMPEG itself. To play an audio file, simply call ffplay and give it the name of the audio file as an argument to the command. For example: 43 # Play an audio file. ffplay podcast.flac 44 We can also call it with the "autoexit" option, which tells ffplay to automatically exit when the audio file has finished playing. ffplay -autoexit ff.flac 45 -autoexit means Exit when the audio file is done playing. 46 To exit in the middle of the recording, press "q' or ESC. To pause the playback, press "p" or space bar. To decrease the volume press "9" or "/". To increase the volume press "0" or "*". 47 To seek forward 10 seconds, press the right cursor button. To seek backward 10 seconds, press the left cursor button. To seek forward 1 minute, press the up cursor button. To seek backward 1 minute, press the down cursor button. 48 The "0" and "9" keys mentioned above are those on the top row of the keyboard, not the ones on the separate numeric pad. 49 While the recording is playing, a graphical window will open which shows a cascading waveform based on the current content. This is purely decorative and does not serve any particularly useful purpose. -------------------- #!/bin/bash # Record a podcast episode segment. # Get the next file name. # First we check if any matching file patterns exist. If they don't, # then we create the first one starting counting at 1. fcount=$( ls [0-9][0-9].flac 2>/dev/null | wc -l ) if (( $fcount < 1 )); then fname="01.flac" else # If there are any matching file patterns, we find the highest number # and increment it by 1. filenum=$( ls [0-9][0-9].flac 2>&1 | cut -d. -f1 | sort | tail -1 ) newfilecount=$(( 10#$filenum + 1 )) fname=$( printf "%02d.flac" $newfilecount ) fi echo "Recording to: $fname" # Record using ffmpeg. # This makes use of pulse audio and the input is the default audio input. # The sample rate is set to 44.1 kHz, and it is recorded as mono (1 channel). ffmpeg -f pulse -i default -ar 44100 -ac 1 $fname echo "Recorded audio to: $fname" # Report on basic information about the audio file that was just recorded. ffprobe -hide_banner $fname -------------------- 50 Sox - Not so Good I did not find the recording or playback features of Sox to be as useful as those of FFMPEG, so I won't bother to cover them here. -------------------- 51 Getting Information About an Audio Recording There are also command line tools which can be used to retrieve information about audio recordings. 52 FFMPEG Version With FFMPEG this is called "ffprobe". For example: 53 ffprobe hpr4566.mp3 54 This will print out a lot of information about FFMPEG itself. To skip that use the hide_banner option. 55 ffprobe -hide_banner hpr4566.mp3 56 This will print out information about the audio recording. This will include things like the duration, bit rate, sample rate, stereo or mono, etc. If the author added metadata tags to the file, it will also show those. HPR add things like the title, author, copyright license, comment, etc. You can extract the ones you want using something like grep and cut. 57 Sox Version Sox has a similar feature, called "soxi". 58 soxi ff.flac 59 However, it may not work on mp3 files if you do not have an mp3 handler for it installed. -------------------- 60 Conclusion In this episode we took a brief look at an example of how to solve an audio problem through filtering. We looked at how to use Audacity to find where the problems were. We then looked at how to apply filters to remove these sources of noise. We also looked at how to record podcasts and get information about audio files using command line tools. 61 In the next episode we will look at alternatives to Audacity for analyzing audio. While Audacity works just fine, this is an opportunity to have a bit fun with some gratuitous hackery. 62 This has been the third episode in a four part series on simple podcasting. -------------------- -------------------- Full Audio Processing Pipeline This version includes the special filters used to fix my headset problems. Use the version from the previous episode if you do not have the same audio hardware problems. #!/bin/bash # Full processing pipeline for making simple podcasts. # ====================================================================== # Concatenate multiple flac files into a single flac file. # This is used to combine podcast recorded segments into a single # flac file for uploading to HPR. concataudio () { outputname="$1" # First create the list file. printf "file '%s'n" [0-9][0-9].flac > podseglist.txt # Now concatenate them ffmpeg -f concat -safe 0 -i podseglist.txt "$outputname" rm podseglist.txt } # ====================================================================== # Basic and advanced filters. filter () { inputfile=$1 outputname=$2 # Using ffmpeg. # The high and low pass filters. hlpfil="highpass=f=80, lowpass=f=12000" # Band reject filters filter for 60Hz and another for 50Hz. linefil="bandreject=f=60:width_type=h:w=20, bandreject=f=50:width_type=h:w=20" # Create a series of band reject filters, from 1 kHz to 11 kHz. ftemplate="bandreject=f=%s000:width_type=h:w=100" kilospikefil=$( seq 1 11 | xargs printf "$ftemplate," ) # Using ffmpeg ffmpeg -i $inputfile -af "$hlpfil, $linefil, $kilospikefil" $outputname } # ====================================================================== # De-Essing. deessing () { inputfile=$1 outputname=$2 option=$3 # De-essing filter. ffmpeg -i $inputfile -filter_complex "deesser=i=0.5:m=0.5:f=0.5:s=$option" -b:a 336k -sample_fmt s16 $outputname } # ====================================================================== # Normalizing the audio to EBU R128 standard for review using ffmpeg. normffmpeg () { inputfile=$1 outputname=$2 # Normalize to EBU R128 standard. ffmpeg -i $inputfile -af loudnorm=I=-17:TP=-2.0:LRA=4.0 -ar 44.1k $outputname } # ====================================================================== # Output an MP3 version to help with reviewing. mp3convert () { inputfile=$1 # Get the name of the file and then create the output file name. j=$( basename $inputfile ".flac" ) outputname="$j"".mp3" # Convert to MP3. ffmpeg -i $inputfile $outputname } # ====================================================================== # Concatenate the separate audio files. concataudio fullpod-unfiltered.flac # Basic filtering. filter fullpod-unfiltered.flac filtered.flac # De-essing. This is the version to send for publishing. # The third argument should be "o" for de-essing, or "i" for pass through without de-essing. deessing filtered.flac fullpod.flac o # Normalized for review. normffmpeg fullpod.flac fullpod-norm.flac # Output an MP3 copy for review. mp3convert fullpod-norm.flac -------------------- -------------------- Provide feedback on this episode.

For this episode, I brought together three people who have become powerful voices in the fight against sexual violence: Tracy DeTomasi, CEO of Callisto, Chris McGee, and Derrick Hurley. What started for Chris and Derrick as deeply personal journeys after the sexual assaults of their daughters has evolved into full-scale advocacy work focused on changing laws, challenging rape culture, supporting survivors, and pushing men to stop standing on the sidelines. This conversation centers around the upcoming "Dudes and Dads" campaign with Callisto, an organization using encrypted technology to help survivors privately identify serial perpetrators and connect safely with other survivors. We talk openly about why so many survivors never report, why serial offending is far more common than most people realize, and why men need to stop viewing this issue as "someone else's problem." What stood out to me throughout this roundtable was the honesty. Nobody here pretends to have all the answers. We talk about mistakes, discomfort, fear, frustration, and the reality that advocacy work is exhausting. But we also talk about why staying silent is no longer acceptable. Men have to become part of the solution. Not performatively. Not occasionally. Consistently. This episode is ultimately about action. Whether that means supporting a survivor, challenging harmful attitudes, donating to organizations like Callisto, educating young men, or simply having conversations most people avoid, every one of us has a role to play. We normalize this conversation by actually having it. And we start by believing. An important side note: if you're finding value in this show and these conversations, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on your podcast platform—it truly helps more people find these stories. You can also follow Sexual Assault Survivor Stories on Instagram and send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. And if you're a victim or survivor and you feel like you might be ready to share your story—whether for your own healing or to help someone else—reach out to me. We can start a conversation, with no pressure and no expectations. You can email me directly at dave@sasstories.com. Please include a phone number where I can reach you, because I genuinely prefer to talk with people who are considering guesting. Thank you to everyone who has already reached out—and please keep those emails coming. I truly look forward to hearing from you. Here are some critically important links that I hope you'll take the time to explore. Where a contribution is requested, please consider doing so. Thank you—for listening, for believing survivors, and for being part of this community. https://www.projectcallisto.org/ https://documenttheabuse.org/ https://hassl.uk/ https://saprea.org/ https://whattheydontsay.com https://1in6.org/ https://time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/repeat_rape.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://soulwisesolutions.com https://safeinharmsway.org https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ As mentioned, and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. (Check out https://evawintl.org/ & https://startbybelieving.org for more information on "Start By Believing"!) Thank you for tuning in. --Dave

It was a wild day on the Energy News Beat News desk today, and we have John Rich getting into the AI and Data Center rumble in Georgia Power. We love John Rich, and when we saw that he was jumping into the mix, we had to find out what was going on. It was a wild day on the Energy News Beat News desk today, and we have John Rich getting into the AI and Data Center rumble in Georgia Power. We love John Rich, and when we saw that he was jumping into the mix, we had to find out what was going on.This is a huge story in the United States, and I am getting some bad feelings about the amount of water and eminent domain tricks that are starting to be pulled. Get involved locally, and keep us posted.1.What is Going On with Georgia Power and Data Centers?2.As Diplomacy Falters, Who Will Blink First and Next Steps?3.Top Asian LNG Markets Boost Coal Use as Iran War Limits Supply4.Australia Doomsday Scenario Sees Oil Hit $200 on War Escalation5.Trump Administration Releases More SPR Oil to Help Oil Market and Consumers6.China's Teapot Refiners Slash Output as Hormuz Crisis Crushes Margins7.“Normalize” in the context of Aramco CEO Amin Nasser's statement refers to the global oil/energy market fully rebalancing and stabilizing and not till 20278.Global Supply Shock Reignites Oil Exploration Boom9.The California refinery crisis is a national security risk for America10.“Normalize” in the context of Aramco CEO Amin Nasser's statement refers to the global oil/energy market fully rebalancing and stabilizing and not till 2027Check out the Energy News Beat Show Notes at https://energynewsbeat.com/Check out the Energy News Beat SubStack https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/A shout-out to Steve Reese and the Reese Energy Consulting group for sponsoring the Podcast https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/.Data2 if you have any business systems, can you trust A? Well, they have the patent on validation. . https://data2.zoholandingpage.com/energyAnd we have WellDatabase rolling in as a new sponsor. https://welldatabase.com/

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of "Conversations with Pearl," host Pearl Chiarenza welcomes mental health advocate Gretchen Schoser. Gretchen shares her deeply personal journey through depression, highlighting the challenges she faced in late 2022, including her wife's health issues and the loss of loved ones. She recounts a pivotal moment when calling the suicide crisis hotline (988) saved her life, leading to her healing journey through therapy and setting boundaries. Together, they discuss the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and fostering open conversations about mental health, aiming to inspire listeners to seek help and support one another.Discussion:Personal journey through depression and mental health challenges.Importance of reaching out for help and utilizing crisis hotlines.Experiences of loss and the impact on mental health.The significance of self-care and setting personal boundaries.The role of community support in mental health discussions.Creation and purpose of the podcast as a platform for sharing stories.Strategies for emotional healing and therapy.The challenges and benefits of being an empath.The value of kindness and open communication in mental health.Gretchen Schoser, mental health advocate and co-host of *Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads,* turned her journey through depression into a mission to break mental health stigmas. Through humor and honesty, she shares her story, creating a safe space where listeners feel seen, understood, and reminded they're not alone.Reach out to Gretchenhttps://goesoninourheads.net/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grex_and_dirtyskittles/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/shltthatgoesoninourheadsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-rex-and-dirty-skittles-1367a8299/X - https://twitter.com/STGOIOHYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--WZzEkgvd9UanEw_CdXYgSh!t That Goes On In Our Headshttps://goesoninourheads.net/episodesFollow Pearl onsocial media TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @PearlchiarenzaGo to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wsliving.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Staytrue to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.Follow Pearl onsocial media TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @PearlchiarenzaGo to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wsliving.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Staytrue to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.

Apparently, there's a new term for “not giving a shit” as a seduction strategy: Being “nonchalant.”“I don't care if you like me. Maybe I like you, maybe I don't. I'm here. Sorta. But…I could be anywhere else, with anyone else, doing anything else.”Wow. What a turn on. Be still, my beating heart.*Woman faints from all the emotions this stirs in her*In this episode:Normalize love bombingThe Neil Strauss and Dan Bilzerian “school of dating” for cowards and retardsIndifference as a seduction strategyIs it possible to give “the ick” to someone by showing them too much love?Chintzy vs. generous fuckersA woman's egg choose the sperm it wants—out of millions of options. IT KNOWS.COME TO ANAMI LAND!We'll be opening our private, exclusive Anami Land membership community in the coming weeks. Meet high-level, Anami-esque friends and lovers. Looking for more outrageous, wild and brave humans? Find them in Anami Land.Go to kimanami.com/anamiland to signup on the waitlist and be notified of when we open the doors.

Today on The Stacks, we're joined by award-winning theoretical physicist and cosmologist, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, to discuss her newest book, The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie. In it, Chanda uses poetry, pop culture, and Black feminism to explore some of the most abstract concepts and mysteries of the universe, from black holes to dark matter. We talk about why she wants us all to know about advanced scientific concepts, how she simplifies these topics for lay readers, and how all this high-level science relates to the social and political issues of our time.The Stacks Book Club pick for May is Lonely Crowds by Stephanie Wambugu. We'll be discussing the book with Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on Wednesday, May 27.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks website: https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2026/5/6/ep-423-chanda-prescod-weinsteinConnect with Chanda: Instagram | Website | BlueskyConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Threads | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | Youtube | SubscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Establishing a healthy feedback culture is one of your most important responsibilities as a leader. In this episode, Alex breaks down 5 principle-based actions you can start implementing today to make feedback consistent, clear, and constructive. He also explains why feedback is such an important part of company culture and shares advice for setting expectations with team members who are not used to receiving feedback in a healthy way. Information isn't the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Episode Recap:Why is feedback so hard for many of us? How do you provide feedback in a healthy way? 1. Reflect on how you want to be treated 2. Establish agreed-upon standards 3. Ask “What feedback do you have for me?” 4. Normalize sharing feedback early, clearly, and often  5. Use wisdom to discern how to deliver feedback  Take a moment to evaluate your organization's feedback culture today  If you're ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and CommunityDownload the Free Reading GuideConnect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Martha Gagnon joins me for a deeply important and, at times, difficult conversation about coercion, control, and what she ultimately came to understand as rape within an intimate relationship. Her story doesn't follow the narrative many people expect—and that's exactly why it matters. In this survival story, Martha's relationship with this particular person began as what appeared to be healthy, emotionally aware, and enlightened. But it slowly shifted into a pattern of pressure, manipulation, and control that escalated over time. Martha walks us through how coercion operated in her relationship—how repeated pressure, emotional punishment, and the eventual inability to safely say no created a dynamic where compliance felt like the only option. She shares, in powerful detail, the moment that would later become central to her healing journey, and how confusion, self-blame, and manipulation kept her from recognizing the violation for what it was. As she began to process her experience, Martha encountered something many survivors face: the gap between lived experience and legal definition. Despite being believed, her case did not meet the legal standard for rape in her state. That realization became a turning point—not only in her personal healing, but in her advocacy. She has since founded Define Consent Iowa, working to push for a clear, comprehensive legal definition of consent that better reflects the realities survivors experience. This episode is not just about one story—it's about a broader misunderstanding that exists around coercion, consent, and trauma. Martha's voice brings clarity to something that is often minimized or dismissed, and her work is helping others recognize their own experiences, feel less alone, and begin to heal. An important side note: if you're finding value in this show and these conversations, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on your podcast platform—it truly helps more people find these stories. You can also follow Sexual Assault Survivor Stories on Instagram and send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. And if you're a victim or survivor and you feel like you might be ready to share your story—whether for your own healing or to help someone else—reach out to me. We can start a conversation, with no pressure and no expectations. You can email me directly at dave@sasstories.com. Please include a phone number where I can reach you, because I genuinely prefer to talk with people who are considering guesting. Thank you to everyone who has already reached out—and please keep those emails coming. I truly look forward to hearing from you. Here are some critically important links that I hope you'll take the time to explore. Where a contribution is requested, please consider doing so. Thank you—for listening, for believing survivors, and for being part of this community. linktr.ee/defineconsentiowa https://documenttheabuse.org/ https://hassl.uk/ https://saprea.org/ https://whattheydontsay.com https://1in6.org/ https://time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/repeat_rape.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://soulwisesolutions.com https://safeinharmsway.org https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ As mentioned, and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. (Check out https://evawintl.org/ & https://startbybelieving.org for more information on "Start By Believing"!) Thank you for tuning in. --Dave

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:  Why transitions feel destabilizing (even good ones)  Why women feel guilt for wanting "more"  Naming the invisible grief of change  Normalize the "What is wrong with me?" phase  "You're grieving a version of life that no longer fits who you're becoming." – Dr. Sasha   Brave Enough 2026 CME Conference For ten years, women have gathered at the Brave Enough Conference to step away from the demands of medicine and into a space of renewal. This anniversary year, we celebrate a decade of empowerment and sisterhood—ten years of lifting each other up, reigniting purpose, and remembering that none of us has to do this alone. Join us September 24-27, 2026, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

What do you do when you're standing in the middle of a war you didn't choose and a wilderness you don't understand? In this episode, we enter the honest space of discussing what do when you're feeling stuck and still choosing to stand by faith. Anchored in **Ezekiel 37:1–2**, we explore what it means to look at the “valley of dry bones” in our own lives and name how barren it feels, without pretending it's fine or rushing to fix it. If you're tired, confused, or in a very real war (inside or out) and wondering how to keep believing, this conversation is for you. Ezekiel 37:1–2 (NIV) “The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry.” We encourage you to journal or take some notes with us: 1. “the middle of stuck” - Describe what “the middle of your stuck” feels like: disoriented, exhausted, no clear map. - Normalize that even people of deep faith experience this. - Are you tempted to either numb out or over-spiritualize pain instead of being honest? 2. Walking through the valley with Ezekiel (Ezekiel 37:1–2) - God doesn't rush Ezekiel past the valley; He sets him **in the middle** of it. - The bones are “very dry”: this can point us to a long-term disappointment, not a fresh wound. - How God sometimes invites us to **see clearly** what's broken before He speaks life to it. - Reflection: “Where are the dry-bone places in your life right now?” 3. What it looks like to stand by faith in a war zone: - Faith is not denying reality; it's choosing where you anchor your trust. - Practical ways to “stand” when you feel like collapsing: - Say one honest prayer: “God, I don't see it, but I choose to stay with You here” - Do one small act of obedience or care today (call, rest, ask for help) - Write one truth you hold onto when your feelings shout the opposite - Describe the difference between faith as performance vs. faith as relationship. 4. Holding on without having it all together (Hebrews 10:23 TPT): - “Cling tightly to the hope that lives within us” when everything outside feels shaky. - The focus is not our grip, but the **faithfulness of the One** who promised. - How to let this verse meet you in the middle of anxiety, grief, or confusion. - Take a moment with God to imagine what it looks like to cling to hope just for **today**, not forever. Friend, remember today that dry bones are seen, known, and not the end of our story! “God, You see every valley, every battlefield, every place in us that feels like dry bones. We bring You the parts of our stories that feel lost, delayed, or too far gone. Teach us how to stand by faith when we don't feel strong, and help us cling tightly to the hope that lives within us, because You always keep Your promises. Breathe Your Spirit into the dry places, and remind us today that this is not the end. In Jesus' name, amen.” 1. After this episode, take a moment to name one ‘dry-bone' area in your life. Write it down, and then write Hebrews 10:23: “So now we must cling tightly to the hope that lives within us, knowing that God always keeps his promises!” (TPT) under it. Let that be your quiet act of standing by faith in the middle of stuck.2. If this resonated with your own valley or war, share this episode with someone else who feels lost right now. We are praying for you!3. If you want more honest conversations about faith in the middle, not just at the finish line, make sure you're subscribed to Yellow Soul so you're the first to know when new episodes are released! Thank you for being here! Follow us on Instagram! @juliettemarhoferdugger and @britalbinart

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 1:55 -UAE is Leaving OPEC 7:32 -Hormuz Will Take Time to Normalize 10:27 -Halftime 20:11 -IEEPA CAPE Scams 22:00 -SMBs Shifting from Caution to Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NV-Rz3HO9k www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/30/26/gttw-podcast-episode-240  

Feeding your baby can feel like one of the most emotionally loaded parts of early parenthood—and for many families, the conversation around formula feeding is still wrapped in stigma and silence. In this episode, Deb speaks with Jayne Freeman, a childbirth educator, postpartum doula, and breastfeeding counselor who is passionate about expanding the narrative around infant feeding. Together, they explore how cultural expectations have shifted over time and how today's “breast is best” messaging can sometimes leave parents feeling pressured, judged, or unsupported. Jayne shares why she made the uncommon choice to openly support and educate families about formula feeding, and how this approach helps restore confidence and autonomy to new parents. The conversation dives into the evolution of infant formula, how to navigate the overwhelming number of options available today, and where parents can turn for balanced, nonjudgmental guidance. At its core, this episode is about meeting families where they are—offering reassurance that feeding your baby in a way that supports your mental health, lifestyle, and well-being is not just acceptable, but worthy of normalization. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at:prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's plenty of hate and divisiveness to go around, the rhetoric on all sides is way too heated, but the leader of the Republican Party is the king of hate, he's the king of divisiveness, he's the king of cruelty, he's the king of inciting violence. So As long as he is their leader, Republicans own the ugly rhetoric in this country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Terrance Wright. Actor, Marine veteran, and wellness advocate—joins Rushion McDonald to discuss his unscripted docuseries House of Healing, a project centered on emotional wellness, vulnerability, and mental health among Black men. The conversation explores why safe spaces for emotional expression are rare but essential, particularly for Black men and veterans, and how House of Healing was intentionally created to challenge long-standing stigmas around therapy, masculinity, and mental health. Through personal stories, examples from the series, and reflections on brotherhood, Wright explains how professional therapy, peer accountability, and intentional vulnerability can lead to real healing and personal transformation.txt). Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview is to: Introduce and explain the docuseries House of Healing and its mission.txt) [ Normalize conversations about mental health and therapy, especially among Black men and veterans.txt) Encourage men to seek help, community, and emotional honesty without shame or fear of judgment.txt) Show how storytelling and entertainment can be used as tools for healing, not just consumption.txt) Wright makes it clear that the end goal is not just viewership, but impact—helping viewers recognize themselves, seek resources, and believe healing is possible. Key Takeaways 1. Black Men Are Often Taught to Suppress Emotions Wright emphasizes that many Black men grow up conditioned to equate toughness with silence, which leads to unaddressed trauma and stress over time. The series challenges this cultural conditioning by creating permission to feel and speak openly.txt). 2. Healing Requires Safe, Intentional Spaces House of Healing was born from the realization that even within strong brotherhoods, men often avoid discussing what they’re truly going through. The house environment, shared living, and guided conversations were designed to remove distractions and foster trust.txt). 3. Professional Therapy Is Essential—Not a Weakness A central theme of the interview is combating the stigma around therapy. Wright intentionally integrated licensed professionals into the series to demonstrate that therapy is a tool for growth, not failure.txt). 4. Trauma Isn’t Only About the Battlefield Wright explains PTSD as unresolved experiences that remain mentally present, whether from childhood bullying, personal loss, or combat. These unresolved moments can impact sleep, relationships, and emotional regulation years later.txt). [ 5. Veterans Need Peer-Based Healing Models Drawing from his Marine background, Wright highlights how veterans often lack reference points for emotional processing. Healing becomes more accessible when done alongside peers who share similar experiences and understand the language of service.txt). 6. Vulnerability Can Create Unexpected Breakthroughs One powerful story involved a cast member reconnecting—by coincidence—with the son of a former partner who had passed away, resulting in emotional closure and lasting healing. This moment reinforced the show’s belief that healing can happen when people are open and present. Notable Quotes “We have all these expectations as Black men, but very rarely is the conversation about: are we okay mentally?”. “That conversation is not for anybody else. That conversation is for you.”(Referring to the “Man in the Mirror” therapy exercise). “A lot of us don’t believe in therapy because we’ve never had reference for those conversations.”. “Healing isn’t just for us in the house—it’s for anybody watching who sees themselves in our stories.”. Conclusion The interview positions House of Healing as more than a docuseries—it’s a cultural intervention. Terrance Wright uses storytelling, brotherhood, and professional support to redefine masculinity as emotionally honest, mentally aware, and community-centered. Rushion McDonald’s questions help surface the deeper intention behind the project: creating visibility and permission for healing where it has historically been denied. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Lynn Richardson. Renowned financial literacy expert, educator, and entrepreneur—joins Rushion McDonald for a wide-ranging, practical conversation about money mindset, financial mistakes, entrepreneurship, tax strategy, multiple streams of income, and estate planning. Blending personal storytelling with direct instruction, Dr. Lynn breaks down why many people struggle financially despite earning good money, and why education, planning, and conversation—not income alone—are the keys to wealth-building, particularly within the Black community. Her tone is candid, no‑nonsense, and empowering—earning her self-described reputation as the “Madea of money.” Purpose of the Interview The interview is designed to: Normalize “money-making conversations” in households, businesses, and communities Challenge myths about income, success, and financial security Educate listeners on practical, legal strategies for budgeting, taxes, business structure, and generational wealth Encourage financial transparency, planning, and action, especially among entrepreneurs and families Shift mindset from survival and spending to strategy and stewardship At its core, the interview reinforces that financial empowerment starts with education and honest dialogue—not luck, prayer alone, or higher income. Key Takeaways 1. More Money Does Not Fix Money Problems Dr. Lynn explains that earning more without changing behavior and mindset only magnifies financial issues. She shares her own journey of making tens of thousands per month while still living paycheck-to-Monday. Core lesson: Income is not the problem—money management is. 2. Silence and Shame Keep People Financially Stuck Many people avoid addressing financial trouble due to pride, fear, or cultural conditioning (“don’t air dirty laundry”). Dr. Lynn emphasizes that the first step to financial recovery is speaking up and facing reality. Core lesson:Financial healing begins with honesty—not hiding. 3. Money Is Predictable Math, Not Mystery Dr. Lynn demystifies money as a simple equation: if expenses exceed income, the outcome is guaranteed. Emotional avoidance turns math into bondage. Core lesson: “Money is more predictable than anything—one plus one always equals two.” 4. Children Are Financial Assets When Taught Properly She explains a powerful tax strategy: hiring children (or relatives) in a home-based business and paying them up to the IRS threshold tax-free, while teaching them skills and entrepreneurship. Core lesson:Children shouldn’t just consume money—they can learn how it works. 5. Most Entrepreneurs Are Undereducated About Business Dr. Lynn criticizes the rise of “janky businesses”—LLCs without proper structure, records, or protections—leaving owners exposed legally and financially. Core lesson:Talent without business education leads to unnecessary risk. 6. One Stream of Income Is Dangerous She strongly reinforces that relying on a single income source is no longer viable for financial security. Wealth requires multiple, independent income streams. Core lesson:Job security is not wealth security. 7. Estate Planning Is a Responsibility, Not a Luxury Dr. Lynn reframes estate planning as a life and legacy plan, not something only for the wealthy. Without a plan, the government decides what happens to your assets. Core lesson:Everyone has an estate—the question is who controls it. Notable Quotes “Money making conversations isn’t just a title—it’s a movement and a lifestyle.” “Rich people stay rich because they act poor. Poor people stay poor because they act rich.” “The first adjustment anybody needs to make is to open their mouth and talk to someone.” “One stream of income is hazardous to your wealth.” “If you don’t have an estate plan, the government has one for you.” “You spend the money and it’s gone. I spend the money and I get it back—legally.” Conclusion This interview positions Dr. Lynn Richardson as both a financial truth-teller and a practical strategist. Her message is clear: Wealth is built through education, planning, structure, and conversation Financial mistakes are common—but avoidable Generational wealth requires intentional action, not silence or hope The episode reinforces Money Making Conversations Masterclass as a platform not just for inspiration—but for execution and accountability. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophie was 14 when she entered a relationship that, at first, felt familiar and exciting. Over time, that relationship shifted into something she couldn't fully understand in the moment. What began as connection turned into pressure, confusion, and a growing sense that she was responsible for someone else's emotions, safety, and survival. This episode traces how that shift happened. Not through a single moment, but through a pattern—pushing boundaries in public, introducing sexual expectations early, using guilt and fear, and layering in threats of self-harm. Sophie describes what it felt like to be 15 and trying to manage all of that at once, while still telling herself she was just trying to make things work. By the time the sexual assault occurred, she was already navigating a situation where saying no no longer felt like a real option. Years later, Sophie began to understand what she had lived through. Through therapy, reflection, and eventually reporting, she started putting language to experiences that once felt confusing and disconnected. Her story includes the reality of not being believed the way she should have been, and still choosing to speak. What she shares here is honest, grounded, and a reminder that understanding often comes long after the moment itself—and that doesn't make it any less real. An important side note: if you're finding value in this show and these conversations, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on your podcast platform—it truly helps more people find these stories. You can also follow Sexual Assault Survivor Stories on Instagram and send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. And if you're a victim or survivor and you feel like you might be ready to share your story—whether for your own healing or to help someone else—reach out to me. We can start a conversation, with no pressure and no expectations. You can email me directly at dave@sasstories.com. Please include a phone number where I can reach you, because I genuinely prefer to talk with people who are considering guesting. Thank you to everyone who has already reached out—and please keep those emails coming. I truly look forward to hearing from you. Here are some critically important links that I hope you'll take the time to explore. Where a contribution is requested, please consider doing so. Thank you—for listening, for believing survivors, and for being part of this community. https://havenspacecoaching.com/ https://documenttheabuse.org https://hassl.uk/ https://saprea.org/ https://whattheydontsay.com https://1in6.org/ https://time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/repeat_rape.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://soulwisesolutions.com https://safeinharmsway.org https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ As mentioned, and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. (Check out https://evawintl.org/ & https://startbybelieving.org for more information on "Start By Believing"!) Thank you for tuning in. --Dave

Brain lady Julie Anderson spent thirty years studying how neuroscience shapes women's success, and what keeps them from the million dollar mark is not capability. It is mindset, and specifically what their brains have been trained to listen to.In this episode, Adrienne sits down with Julie Anderson, certified brain health professional and international speaker, to talk about the mindset and neuroscience behind how women build and scale. Julie breaks down why women take on too much, why the word "challenge" activates fight response while "opportunity" opens the prefrontal cortex, and why that small shift changes what the brain looks for. They talk through the evening gratitude practice that has to include something about you, the visualization work elite athletes actually do, and something Adrienne noticed in an AI class that morning: a male instructor typing messy prompts and getting ten times the output of a brilliant woman correcting every comma.If you are building toward a million and wondering why the same patterns keep repeating, this one is worth your time.Chapters:01:38

Ana Navarro sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to react to the latest resignation from the Trump administration, as Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down. Ana explains why she believes so many members of Trump's cabinet were unqualified and weighs in on Tucker Carlson's apology for previously endorsing Trump. She also shares why she won't be attending the upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner and reflects on a memorable night spent with her friend, Chef José Andrés—revealing something he once said to her that has stayed with her ever since. The episode wraps with a long‑teased moment as Brian finally tells the story of how Ana came to his rescue the night of the 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' premiere. If you or someone you know needs help, dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joseph Born grew up surrounded by the raw, untamed beauty of Alaska—a childhood filled with exploration, curiosity, and the kind of freedom that most people would associate with innocence. But beneath that backdrop was something far different. In this episode, Joseph shares the part of his story that rarely gets talked about with the clarity it deserves: child-on-child sexual abuse, and the lasting imprint it leaves long after childhood ends. What makes this conversation so important is not just what happened, but how it showed up—behavioral shifts, confusion, acting out—things that are often misunderstood, dismissed, or punished instead of recognized for what they are. We spend time unpacking what those early indicators can look like when a child doesn't have the language, the safety, or the understanding to say, "Something's wrong." Joseph walks through the weight of secrecy and shame that kept him silent, and how that silence shaped the way he saw himself and the world around him. This is one of those conversations that challenges the way adults think about behavior in children and forces a more honest look at what might be underneath the surface. It also brings attention to something that still doesn't get nearly enough discussion—how children can act out harm on other children, often without anyone recognizing the deeper context behind it. Joseph also takes us into his path forward. Therapy didn't erase what happened, but it gave him a way to understand it, to process it, and to begin to separate who he is from what he went through. We talk about what healing looks like in real life, and why awareness, education, and open conversations are critical if we're going to do better for the next generation. This episode isn't easy. But it's necessary. And if there's one thing to take from it, it's this: the conversations we avoid are often the ones that matter most. An important side note: if you're finding value in this show and these conversations, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on your podcast platform—it truly helps more people find these stories. You can also follow Sexual Assault Survivor Stories on Instagram and send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. And if you're a victim or survivor and you feel like you might be ready to share your story—whether for your own healing or to help someone else—reach out to me. We can start a conversation, with no pressure and no expectations. You can email me directly at dave@sasstories.com. Please include a phone number where I can reach you, because I genuinely prefer to talk with people who are considering guesting. Thank you to everyone who has already reached out—and please keep those emails coming. I truly look forward to hearing from you. Here are some critically important links that I hope you'll take the time to explore. Where a contribution is requested, please consider doing so. Thank you—for listening, for believing survivors, and for being part of this community. https://havenspacecoaching.com/ https://documenttheabuse.org https://hassl.uk/ https://saprea.org/ https://whattheydontsay.com https://1in6.org/ https://time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/repeat_rape.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://soulwisesolutions.com https://safeinharmsway.org https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ As mentioned, and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. (Check out https://evawintl.org/ & https://startbybelieving.org for more information on "Start By Believing"!) Thank you for tuning in.--Dave

Creating a healthier, more sustainable nonprofit sector requires shifting away from perfectionism, overwork, and martyrdom toward cultures that prioritize progress, humanity, and realistic expectations. As things fall apart around us, we have the opportunity to reimagine a better sector. In this episode 148, a re-release of episode 104, Carol Hamilton and her guests revisit insights that feel even more relevant in the current context. Center equity, inclusion, and cultural humility as foundational—not optional—elements of organizational culture Name and move away from toxic norms like overwork, perfectionism, and martyrdom Focus on relationships and shared leadership rather than isolated effort Embrace progress over perfection through small, meaningful steps Build organizational alignment to reduce friction and increase impact Normalize humanity at work—grace, compassion, and imperfection are part of effectiveness Create environments where rest, reflection, and creativity are possible Advocate for realistic expectations and sufficient resources to match goals Recognize that change happens at multiple levels—from individual choices to organizational practices to sector-wide norms Episode Highlights 00:01 – Framing the Need for a More Humane Nonprofit Sector 03:00 – 10 Core Lessons on Healthy Organizational Culture 07:57 – Progress Over Perfection Through Continuous Improvement 10:44 – The Risk of Over-Collaboration Without Action 15:20 – Balancing Action and Reflection for Learning 16:18 – Building Guardrails That Support Being Human at Work 22:11 – Modeling Empathy, Values, and Continuous Learning 23:11 – Planning for 85% Capacity to Avoid Burnout and Risk 27:10 – Using Visual Tools to Align Work and Capacity 28:27 – Creating Space for Joy, Creativity, and Connection 34:49 – Strengthening Relationships Across Teams and Boards 35:47 – Advocating for Resources and Realistic Expectations 37:04 – Moving Toward a More Sustainable and Human-Centered Sector Important Links and Resources: Erin Allgood - https://www.allgoodstrategies.com/ Dr. Orletta Caldwell - https://beyondexisting.com/ Susan Kahan - https://sapphirefundraisingspecialists.com/ Sarah Olivieri - https://www.pivotground.com/ Reva Patwardhan - https://www.greatergoodcoaching.org/ Pooya Pourak - https://www.matchnice.org/ Liberating Structures - https://www.liberatingstructures.com/ About your podcast host: Carol Hamilton, principal of Grace Social Sector Consulting, helps nonprofits become more strategic and effective through inclusive strategic planning, evaluation design, and organizational assessment. With over 30 years of experience, she brings a practical, human-centered approach that helps organizations align around clear priorities and take meaningful action toward their mission. When she is not working with nonprofits to improve their strategy and alignment, you can find her reading a good book, making diary comics, having a dance party in the kitchen, swimming, biking or kayaking on the Anacostia River.   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them

In this episode, Dr. Shari Simpson talks with Megan Leasher, founder of Disruptive Journeys, about the challenges of succession planning in organizations. They discuss how to shift the perception of succession planning from a reactive process to a proactive strategy that involves all levels of the organization. Listeners will learn practical steps to identify critical roles, engage employees in the process, and create a culture of shared responsibility for leadership development. Understand the difference between succession planning and replacement planning. Identify critical roles that impact organizational success. Implement a committee approach to succession planning. Normalize conversations about succession planning within teams. Develop a common language to discuss succession planning effectively. 00:00 -- Introduction to the episode and guest 00:30 -- Importance of proactive succession planning 01:05 -- Personal story that sparked passion for succession planning 02:25 -- Difference between succession planning and replacement planning 04:03 -- Basketball analogy for succession planning 05:14 -- Limitations of focusing on high-level positions 07:03 -- Identifying critical roles in organizations 08:49 -- Committee approach to succession planning 10:29 -- Peer recognition in succession planning 11:24 -- Overcoming ego and turf wars in leadership 12:43 -- Common language for succession planning discussions 14:02 -- HR's role versus business leaders' responsibilities 15:02 -- Engaging employees in succession planning 16:20 -- Handling employees who are not interested in advancement 18:05 -- Ensuring fairness and equity in succession planning 20:04 -- Final thoughts and actionable question for leaders Guest: Megan Leasher, founder of Disruptive Journeys. She helps organizations strengthen leadership pipelines and develop intentional succession strategies. With extensive experience in leadership development, Megan focuses on creating proactive approaches to succession planning that involve all levels of an organization. Keywords: succession planning, leadership development, employee engagement, critical roles, committee approach, organizational culture, skills development, HR responsibilities, workforce planning, talent management

Send us Fan MailChelsea Horton, somatic powerhouse and Healing Embodied founder, transformed burnout and family chaos into body-led freedom—shaking out shame, pole-dancing past judgment, and sniffing trauma lies with 10-minute emotion shifts that bypass talk-therapy traps. Alison (her eating disorder shake-free moment as proof) dives in for raw somatic demos, child protection truths, and play-powered hacks: fingertip neutrality to "cringe" outfit confidence. No BS—just energy-in-motion magic proving your body's the real healer.Watch if:

#144: On today's episode, Abby Krage, Co-Founder of Tyrian Health, joins the podcast to talk about women's health, functional wellness, and UTI prevention, breaking down why so many women normalize chronic discomfort, how antioxidants support overall health, and why going back to basics is often more powerful than relying on quick fixes.Abby also opens up about stepping into leadership through unexpected loss, building confidence from within, and what it really looks like to choose optimism, even in the middle of hard seasons.This episode blends both the physical and mental side of growth, touching on healing, discipline, and learning how to move through challenges in a way that actually moves your life forward. The girls get into:why growth happens in the hardest, most uncomfortable seasonsstepping into responsibility after lossconfidence as an inside gameDeveloping skills through disciplined learningwhy optimism is an active choice (sometimes hourly)letting go of control, rejection & learning how to surrenderreframing breakups & choosing gratitude over attachmentwhy you really can learn anything if you care enoughfunctional wellness vs. “quick fix” culturegoing back to basics instead of overcomplicating your healththe truth about women's health & why chronic UTIs are often normalizedantioxidants, aronia berry & how they support overall healththe reality of our food system & why education is everythingbreaking big goals into small steps & building real momentumThis episode is for anyone who is going through a hard season and needs to be reminded that growth is still happening, for anyone navigating learning a new skill, identity shifts, or for anyone who wants to feel more empowered in their health, mindset, and daily choices; especially, when it comes to understanding your body and not settling for feeling “off” as your baseline.SHOP TYRIAN HERE00:00 Growth happens in the gutter01:56 Abby joins the podcast04:41 Discovering functional wellness12:50 Mentorship & stepping into the business13:45 Losing her mentor & everything changing15:15 Choosing to carry on the mission16:35 Becoming the person with the answers18:35 Confidence, belief & achieving anything20:58 Optimism as a daily practice21:20 Navigating heartbreak & reframing endings22:46 Choosing positivity vs. sitting in sadness23:45 Letting go of control & surrendering24:52 What is aronia berry?27:34 Antioxidants & overall health benefits28:40 Quick fixes vs. going back to basics29:15 Women's health & chronic UTIs33:52 Aronia benefits (immune, brain, longevity)36:56 The truth about our food system49:06 Podcasts as mindset shifts52:15 Small steps vs. the “big picture” overwhelmwomen's health, UTI prevention, functional wellness, antioxidants benefits, aronia berry, chronic UTIs, hormone health, preventative health, women's wellness podcast, confidence mindset, personal growth podcast, health education, natural health solutionsCONNECT BELOW:Follow Abby hereFollow Tyrian Health hereShop Tyrian hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com

This week's episode takes us into a part of the healing conversation that doesn't get talked about nearly enough. I sit down with Sara Perry, founder of Haven Space (https://havenspacecoaching.com/) in Houston, Texas, to explore what it means to approach trauma and intimacy through the body—not just the mind. Sara is a somatic sex educator and sexological bodyworker who works with individuals and couples to reconnect with themselves after experiences of disconnection, shame, or trauma. Her work blends coaching, somatic practices, and body awareness to help people understand how their nervous system responds to stress, touch, and intimacy. It's grounded in consent, safety, and the understanding that the body holds onto more than we often realize. The body keeps the score…remember? (Thanks, Bessel van der Kolk!) What stood out in this conversation is how much this aligns with what we already know about trauma. Survivors don't just carry memories—they carry physical responses, tension, and patterns that don't always make sense until you start looking at the body as part of the story. Sara breaks that down in a way that's accessible without oversimplifying it. This episode might stretch your perspective a bit, and that's okay. If nothing else, I hope it opens the door to thinking about healing in a broader way—and reminds you that there is more than one path forward. An important side note: if you're finding value in this show and these conversations, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on your podcast platform—it truly helps more people find these stories. You can also follow Sexual Assault Survivor Stories on Instagram and send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. And if you're a victim or survivor and you feel like you might be ready to share your story—whether for your own healing or to help someone else—reach out to me. We can start a conversation, with no pressure and no expectations. You can email me directly at dave@sasstories.com. Please include a phone number where I can reach you, because I genuinely prefer to talk with people who are considering guesting. Thank you to everyone who has already reached out—and please keep those emails coming. I truly look forward to hearing from you. Here are some critically important links that I hope you'll take the time to explore. Where a contribution is requested, please consider doing so. Thank you—for listening, for believing survivors, and for being part of this community. https://havenspacecoaching.com https://documenttheabuse.org https://hassl.uk/ https://saprea.org/ https://whattheydontsay.com https://1in6.org/ https://time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/repeat_rape.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://soulwisesolutions.com https://safeinharmsway.org https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ As mentioned, and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. (Check out https://evawintl.org/ & https://startbybelieving.org for more information on "Start By Believing"!) Thank you for tuning in. --Dave

In nature, negative is always attracted to positive. In human nature however, negative attracts more negative. Take a listen as Ted breaks down how to normalize positivity with behaviors and processes. It is time to normalize positivity in our lives and workspaces. This can only occur if we, as individuals, begin to challenge the norm of negativity.  Follow Ted's four steps: See positivity Seek positivity Be a supermodel of positivity  Expect positivity 

This week, Emily joins the show to share a story that has lived quietly beneath the surface while life continued to move forward around it. As a young woman navigating the early stages of adulthood, she opens up about what it means to carry the impact of sexual assault while still showing up in the world in ways that appear "normal" to everyone else. This conversation explores the contrast between outward life and internal reality—how someone can be building a future, maintaining relationships, and staying socially connected, all while holding onto something deeply unresolved. Emily speaks candidly about that disconnect, and the weight that comes with it over time. We also talk about delayed processing—something that so many survivors experience. The idea that trauma doesn't always fully surface right away, and that understanding what happened can take months… or years. Emily's story highlights how that realization unfolds, and what it feels like to begin putting language to something that once felt confusing or undefined. Emily's experience is a reminder that survivors don't fit into a single narrative. They are individuals moving through everyday life—often while carrying experiences that others may never see. Creating space for those stories to be told is how we begin to better understand the full picture of trauma and healing. An important side note: if you're finding value in this show and these conversations, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on your podcast platform—it truly helps more people find these stories. You can also follow Sexual Assault Survivor Stories on Instagram and send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. And if you're a victim or survivor and you feel like you might be ready to share your story—whether for your own healing or to help someone else—reach out to me. We can start a conversation, with no pressure and no expectations. You can email me directly at dave@sasstories.com. Please include a phone number where I can reach you, because I genuinely prefer to talk with people who are considering guesting. Thank you to everyone who has already reached out—and please keep those emails coming. I truly look forward to hearing from you. Here are some critically important links that I hope you'll take the time to explore. Where a contribution is requested, please consider doing so. Thank you—for listening, for believing survivors, and for being part of this community. https://documenttheabuse.org https://hassl.uk/ https://saprea.org/ https://whattheydontsay.com https://1in6.org/ https://time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/repeat_rape.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://soulwisesolutions.com https://safeinharmsway.org https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ As mentioned, and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. (Check out https://evawintl.org/ & https://startbybelieving.org for more information on "Start By Believing"!) Thank you for tuning in. --Dave

Child readiness for toilet learning Toilet Learning Philosophy & Readiness Adult readiness more critical than child readiness     •    Adults must have bandwidth to support child through incompetence-to-competence phase     •    Adult anxiety transfers to child, reducing learning capacity     •    Key question: Can adult maintain calm during transitional space? Child readiness indicators     •    Natural curiosity about potty (wanting to sit, try, emulate adults)     •    Curiosity wanes when effort feels challenging     •    Can child tolerate discomfort when effort > reward? Three learning stages     1    Effort much greater than reward (hardest phase)     2    Effort equals reward     3    Effort becomes easier, reward greater (integrated/automatic) Direct vs Indirect Learning Strategy Maximize indirect learning before potty expectations     •    Healthy adult modeling and body talk outside bathroom     •    Play props and toys around potty concepts (not in bathroom)     •    Books, songs, visuals about body processes     •    Reduces performance anxiety in actual bathroom moments Formal learning begins with underwear transition     •    Children learn by doing, not just observing (swimming pool analogy)     •    Must wear underwear before mastering skills (expect accidents initially)     •    Keeping diapers while expecting consistent potty requests is unrealistic     •    Children understand: diapers = pee/poop, underwear = different expectation Body Boss Language Framework Replace “big kid” language with “body boss”     •    Avoids developmental struggle of wanting to be big vs baby     •    Emphasizes empowerment and body ownership     •    “You have an important job” vs “you're a big kid”     •    Normalize “listening to your body” and “taking care of your body” across all activities Key phrases to use     •    “Missing the signal” instead of asking “did you poop?”     •    “Your body's figuring out how to feel comfortable” vs “you should be able to…”     •    “It's not happening yet” vs “it's not happening”     •    Tag words: yet, soon, just a matter of time Handling Poop Resistance Treat peeing and pooping as separate skills     •    Different body parts, consistency, pressure     •    Give permission to ask for pull-up when feeling poop urge     •    Celebrate progress: “toilet bowl is half full” Prevent withholding behaviors     •    Getting poop out of body trumps potty success     •    Withholding causes constipation, behavioral issues, reduced bandwidth     •    Offer dignified alternatives (pull-up, permission to soil underwear) Response approach     •    Reduce adult energy/focus around the struggle area     •    Slow things down, reduce urgency     •    Continue indirect learning without performance pressure Practical Implementation Potty equipment choices     •    Offer both little potty and toilet seat attachment     •    Let child choose which feels safer     •    Feet firmly planted important for bowel movements Nighttime readiness     •    5 consecutive nights of dry pull-ups     •    Check earlier than usual wake time to distinguish holding vs morning release Launching process     •    Start at home, not school     •    Long weekend good for formal launch     •    Don't go back and forth between diapers/underwear (confusing)     •    Reset to diapers okay if stress becomes excessive Resources & Support Diaper Doggy book     •    Creates ritual for transition (like Tooth Fairy)     •    Uses body boss language throughout     •    Available at Barnes & Noble (not Amazon) Joan's consultation services     •    Virtual coaching: $25/30min, $50/hour through medical practice     •    Personalized social stories available     •    Works with families nationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robin Wilson. Topic: Clean Design, wellness, asthma and allergy–aware livingFeatured Work: Clean Design: Wellness for Your Lifestyle Robin Wilson, a clean design lifestyle expert and founder of the Clean Design Home brand, joins Rushion McDonald to discuss how everyday household choices directly impact health—particularly for people living with asthma, allergies, and chronic inflammation. Drawing from her personal experiences as a lifelong allergy and asthma sufferer, Wilson explains how creating an allergen-aware home can dramatically improve quality of life. Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview is to: Educate listeners about how indoor environments contribute to asthma, allergies, and chronic health issues Promote Robin Wilson’s Clean Design philosophy and book, which provides room-by-room guidance for creating healthier homes Raise awareness that simple, practical lifestyle changes—not expensive renovations—can significantly improve wellness Normalize conversations around asthma, allergies, and environmental triggers as serious, manageable health conditions Rushion also uses the platform to share his own deeply personal experiences with allergic reactions, reinforcing the life-changing importance of Wilson’s message.. Key Takeaways 1. Your Home Should Be a Breathing Sanctuary Wilson emphasizes that many people focus on outdoor allergens while overlooking indoor exposure. Shoes, coats, pillows, furniture, and bedding often trap pollen, bacteria, and toxins that worsen symptoms once brought indoors.. 2. Pillows and Bedding Are Major Health Triggers One of the most memorable segments centers on pillows: Many people keep pillows for six years or more Old pillows accumulate dander, pollen, drool, bacteria, and allergens A pillow that stays folded is a sign it needs to be replaced Wilson introduces her “rule of threes”: Wash pillowcases every three weeks Wash pillow protectors every three months Replace pillows every three years Rushion shares that replacing a problematic pillow helped eliminate a chronic cough that seriously affected his life.. 3. “Allergen-Aware” Is More Honest Than “Hypoallergenic” Wilson avoids the term hypoallergenic because allergies vary from person to person. Instead, she advocates for ingredient transparency, empowering consumers to decide what is safe for their bodies and homes.. 4. Small Habits Create Big Health Outcomes Key daily practices include: Removing shoes immediately upon entering the home Washing hands before eating Changing clothes after being outdoors Cleaning from the top down (ceiling fans, surfaces, floors) Protecting mattresses and pillows with zippered covers Wilson stresses that consistency—not perfection—is what reduces exposure over time.. 5. Asthma Is a Serious Chronic Condition Wilson compares asthma management to diabetes care: It requires ongoing lifestyle adjustments Ignoring triggers increases the risk of severe attacks Clean environments reduce flare-ups and emergency situations She explains that nighttime asthma and allergy attacks often occur when cortisol levels drop during sleep, allowing reactions to surface.. 6. The Book Is a Practical, Room-by-Room Guide Clean Design: Wellness for Your Lifestyle is designed as a reference guide, not a cover-to-cover read. It addresses: Entryways and living rooms Bedrooms and nurseries Kitchens and bathrooms Home offices, basements, garages, and outdoor spaces Wilson also includes low-toxicity cleaning tips inspired by her grandmother, such as using baking soda, toothpaste, and even Coca-Cola instead of harsh chemicals.. Notable Quotes “One in five people suffer from asthma or allergies… and the home should be a sanctuary for easy breathing.”. “Break up with your pillow.”. “You might be allergic outside—and then come inside and double your allergen load.”.t “Asthma is like diabetes. If you manage the triggers, you reduce the risk of a serious episode.”. “It’s all about effort and consistency.”. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when your child asks for less pressure… and you realize you might be part of the reason they feel it?In this honest Whinypaluza Wednesday conversation, Rebecca and Seth Greene unpack the delicate balance between raising high achievers and protecting their mental health. From grades and expectations to over-scheduling and self-worth, this episode dives into what really matters and how parents can shift their approach starting with themselves.This is not about lowering standards. It is about raising emotionally healthy humans. Key Takeaways → Pressure starts with us. Kids mirror how we talk to ourselves and handle expectations → Focus on effort over achievement. Hard work matters more than perfect results → A 95 is still success. Perfection is not the goal, growth is → Ask “Will this matter in a year?” to put stress into perspective → Overscheduling creates pressure. Kids need downtime to reset and think creatively → Home should feel safe, not like another place of judgment or evaluation → Normalize mistakes. They are part of learning, not failure → Teach kids to compare themselves to who they were yesterday, not to others Listen, subscribe, and share Whinypaluza with a parent who needs this reminder today.Follow Rebecca: https://linktr.ee/whinypaluzamom

Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe A founder's strengths can be the very thing that limits business growth. In this episode, Leila Hormozi shares key principles for scaling a business, starting with the need to delegate what you're already good at, so you free up time to acquire new skills. Sustainable growth also requires normalizing setbacks, prioritizing rest and recovery, and building decision-making systems that function seamlessly in the founder's absence. These strategies build businesses that scale beyond one individual's capabilities.In this episode00:00 Delegate: Fire yourself from jobs you're good at05:09 Normalize regressing, to progress07:53 Track recovery the same way you track revenue12:05 Make expensive decisions early to buy back time later15:20 Build systems that run without youMore Value:Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Get the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq