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Is love truly blind? Just ask the Love is Blind contestant who accidentally glued her eyeball shut (we're not laughing, you are). Today, we're celebrating Sarah's birthday by hoping she gets to do what she loves most, sneaking food into the cinema. We also vent about a torturous hike ruined by unprompted motivational speeches from men on the trail. Then, we get into the science of attraction. Think you have a "type"? Sarah explains why you're wrong, who you actually like, and why the person of your dreams is probably already off the market.The Dating Debate: Be honest, do you actually have a "type" or do you think it's all a myth?#LoveIsBlind #DatingMyths #RelationshipAdvice #DatingPsychology #MovieSnacks #HikingAdventures #TrailEtiquetteBrain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/braincandySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we’re joined by author and speaker John O’Leary. John shares the story of a joyful Midwestern childhood that was forever changed at age nine by a devastating house fire that doctors said he would not survive. Through the unwavering love of his parents, the kindness of unexpected heroes, and a hard-fought choice to live, John’s life became a testimony to hope rising from unimaginable pain. Later in the episode, we’ll hear from finance executive and advisor Athanase Kadita Tshibaka, known as A.T., who was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A.T. shares a journey shaped by poverty, displacement, and profound loss, and the faith that sustained him through imprisonment, injustice, and life-threatening trials. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Alice Marie Johnson Upcoming interview: Ed Newton John O’Leary Soul on Fire Jack Buck www.johnolearyinspires.com Athanase Kadita Tshibaka Son of the Congo This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt, call Trinity today. Trinity’s counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps! Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we’re helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org Interview Quotes: “The heroes show up, and none of them wear tights. None of them wear capes. They just look like ordinary friends who faithfully live out the message of Jesus in life.” - John O’Leary “I think when we get burned in life, whatever that looks like for all of us, we can become bitter about it and wonder where God is in our mess. Or you can recognize that God is all over this mess with you and that you can reveal that goodness and that grace and that mercy to others through your life.” - John O’Leary “I think when you go through a [difficult] event, at any age, it’s easy to really quickly decide whether I will be a victim or a victor to this. Even if you feel like you have no talent, your life is a precious, priceless gift. You have one job, to say yes to being used for good.” - John O’Leary “Your life, in spite of what you’ve been through or done, can be used in mighty ways.” - John O’Leary “Even though we were essentially living in poverty… [my mother] had to struggle, she had to really work hard. But even with her very meager means, my mom showed me the value of hospitality and the value of generosity. There was never an instant where some strangers came and she let them just go hungry. Above it all, God’s grace.” - Athanase Kadita Tshibaka “When I decided to accept Christ as Lord and Savior, I had nobody pushing me, I had nobody influencing me except that very still voice, very gentle, saying that was my day of decision.” - Athanse Kadita Tshibaka “Like most people, I am a cracked pot, a leaking vessel, and I need to be refilled by His Holy Spirit daily. Reading the Bible and being attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit helps keep us growing.” - Athanase Kadita Tshibaka ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes: https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7 Bonus Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer: https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C Peace for Everyday Life: https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj Peace in Uncertain Times: https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u What’s Good? https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj Enneagram: https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website TikTok Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

An update to a story from a few months ago: Reading Rainbow is SO back baby!Read more about the new show here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Drift off with calm bedtime reading that invites sleep and eases insomnia. This calm bedtime reading supports sleep and offers comfort for insomnia as you settle in for the night. Tonight, we gently explore the world of woodworking, from its ancient roots to the careful craft of shaping timber into useful and beautiful objects. You'll learn about traditional tools, evolving techniques, and the quiet satisfaction of working with wood, all while your mind gradually unwinds. Benjamin's steady, soothing cadence guides you through each detail with no whispering, just fact filled, peaceful education designed to help with insomnia, stress, and anxiety. As knowledge replaces racing thoughts, your breathing slows and your body softens into rest. Press play, get comfortable, and let this calm journey into craftsmanship carry you toward deep, restorative sleep. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Woodworking, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodworking), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul lists words of wisdom and words of knowledge in 1 Corinthians 12:8 alongside healings, miracles, prophecy, tongues, and interpretation. But he never defines them. That silence has sparked a real debate in the body of Christ, and in this episode Michael Rowntree works through it carefully.Are these giftings simply elevated Bible teaching, or are they something more? Are they specific, Spirit-initiated operations that reveal hidden things, provide supernatural guidance, and speak into real-life situations? Michael walks through the major interpretive positions, from cessationist scholars like Dr. Tom Schreiner to charismatic perspectives.He'll examine the biblical moments that make you stop: Jesus knowing the woman at the well's full story before she said a word (John 4:17–18). Peter confronting Ananias and Sapphira with information no one told him (Acts 5:1–11). Paul warning a ship's captain of coming disaster before a storm cloud appeared (Acts 27:9–10). Are those words of knowledge and words of wisdom in action?By the end you'll have working definitions of revelation, prophecy, word of knowledge, and word of wisdom. And you'll sit with Paul's deeper question: are we using these gifts to exalt Jesus and build up the body of Christ, or to build a platform for ourselves?0:00 – Introduction0:04 – Defining the question0:34 – Reading 1 Corinthians 121:52 – Cessationist teaching view3:17 – Contextual pushback5:22 – Word of knowledge defined6:15 – Word of wisdom defined7:19 – Cluster of extraordinary gifts8:24 – Knowledge under prophecy11:05 – Blending gift categories14:34 – Defining key terms16:00 – Using gifts rightly16:37 – Closing thoughts Support the showABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO:

In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Kristen McMaster, Ph.D., Guy Bond Chair in Reading and professor of special education in the Department of Educational Psychology at University of Minnesota. Together, they explore how reading comprehension isn't just about what's on the page—it's also about what's not there—and share practical insights on how to support students in developing inference skills. Susan and Kristen also discuss the dual processes of activation and integration when making inferences; the distinction between teaching students to process text actively versus teaching students to apply comprehension strategies; and different types of inferences, including causal, bridging, and elaborative.Show notes:Submit your questions to our listener mailbagAccess free, high-quality resources—including our recent Science of Reading: The Podcast Essentials "Comprehension" episode—at our companion professional learning page Download our Comprehension 101 bundle: Access free comprehension resources, including e-books, and on-demand professional learningConnect with Kristen McMasterLearn more about Kristen McMasterListen to Season 2 of Amplify's Beyond My Years podcastJoin our community Facebook groupConnect with Susan LambertQuotes:"Inferencing is really central to comprehension. We wouldn't comprehend if we didn't make inferences." —Kristen McMaster"I would encourage teachers not to underestimate the importance of supporting even the inferences that might seem obvious to us." —Kristen McMaster"Good comprehenders are often making very automatic inferences that they don't even realize." —Kristen McMaster"It helps to explicitly teach what an inference is in language that students will understand." —Kristen McMasterTimestamps*:00:00 Introduction: Filling in the gaps with inferences, with Kristen McMaster, Ph.D.05:00 Comprehension is how we make sense of the world around us09:00 The types of inferences: Causal, bridging, elaborative, and theory of mind17:00 How teachers can help students develop inference skills22:00 Creating an effective questioning strategy27:00 How teachers can preview a text and think about the inferences that might need to be made31:00 Supporting students who process texts in different ways37:00 The timing of comprehension questions40:00 The connection between oral language comprehension and text comprehension45:00 Final thought: Teacher's shouldn't underestimate the importance of inferences that might seem obvious.*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute

(00:00-17:23) Friend of the Show, Keith Tkachuk joins us. Needs to pick up the pep a little bit after his trip to Italy. The night after the win is a little foggy. The experience of watching Brady and Matthew in the gold medal game. Four St. Louis kids bringing home gold medals. The Tkachuk boys and their savviness with the media. Getting to go to the White House. Fantastic goalie play in the final. Gold Medal vs. Stanley Cup. The significance of beating Canada. 3 on 3 OT in the gold medal game. Hall of Fame sperm.(17:31-40:02) It's the Rudy theme and that means it's somebody's birthday. Reading the funnies in the restroom. The epicenter for angry sports radio. Audio of Bryce Harper talking about his gut feeling on if the 2027 MLB season will start on time and if there will be a season at all. Tim's due for an Ohtani type deal. The Admiral and the Becky Thatcher. Jordan Walker wanted no part of this program. Lern and Tim's calves. A hole in the Death Star. Did Betsy Bruce buy The Admiral? Just the fellas on the boat.(40:12-1:01:27) Friend of the Show, Blues Insider Jeremy Rutherford joins us in-studio. JR's reaction to Big Walt and what happened in Milan. Seeing Big Walt in a Ritz Carlton robe in a hotel elevator. JR taking his two-part questions. Trade deadline talk. Did Binnington's play in the Olympics change anything with potential suitors? Down on 3 on 3 OT to determine a gold medal game. Would the Tkachuks want to play in STL?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reading some of the best names in college baseball More Vols hoops talk The Top 4 at 4:00

The Book of Enoch (Chapters 6-11): The Sin of The Watchers And The Birth of Giants by Shawn Ozbun

Doug Page loves books. So much so he built his own site to share his love of them, Books by Page (how perfectly did that work out?). He's here to share the good of stories and storytellers, reporting the news versus offering your own personal commentary, and whether he's pro or con when it comes to audio books. Doug spent his career bringing the news to the people. Now he's spending his time bringing reviews and insights into the books he's come to love, old and new. Hey, what good book are you reading right now? Shout out to WGG supporter and three-time former guest, Wendy Miller, for hooking us up with today's good guest. ____________________________________________ Steve's third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES is finally here: SEASON'S SLAYINGS! Get your copy on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3WYTPiR or Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/4hOjILR Grab the first two: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy

No no, this is nothing like all those other times. This time military interventionism to topple an oil-rich government in west Asia will lead to peace and democracy. Our soldiers will be greeted as liberators! Reading by Tim Foley.

Reading by Pastor John Dunn ---   Numbers 5-6   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers%205-6&version=ESV&interface=print

Host Nichel Anderson celebrates Power of Reading Week of Season 9 2025-2026 with a tribute to one of the most influential voices of the Harlem Renaissance — Zora Neale Hurston. In this first installment of a multi‑part reading, Nichel opens “Their Eyes Were Watching God” from the very beginning, reading the foreword and offering historical commentary that brings Hurston's world to life. Through thoughtful narration and analysis, Nichel discusses the groundbreaking role Hurston played as a pioneering Black woman writer whose work continues to be studied in universities and cherished by readers across the globe. She also honors the women and literary figures who championed Hurston's legacy, ensuring her place among the greatest writers of the last century and beyond. This episode invites listeners to rediscover the beauty and depth of Hurston's prose while reflecting on the cultural movement that made her voice possible. Part 1 of this reading and discussion lays the foundation for future episodes, where Nichel will continue exploring the novel's themes, characters, and enduring message of empowerment and self‑realization.   Timestamps: 0:00 - 0:40 Intro 0:20 Prayer 0:43 Show Starts, Their Eyes Were Watching GOD, by Zora Neale Hurston 2:20  Reading Foreword 5:43 My Analysis of the critics 6:00 DTC Movement and Harlem Renaissance 7:30 Assessment of the critics from then to now movement 8:00 Supporters Pioneers Bringing Back Into Print and Rival of Ms. Hurston's book 25:10 Starting the Reading of book “Their Eyes Were Watching God” 35:02 Analysis of Part 1 Reflection  --   Follow:   NichelAnderson.com/podcast  

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Steve Younis, host of the Superman Homepage and author of a new book, Man of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: A Calendar of Significant Birthdays, Premieres, and Milestones in Superman's History.0:00 Opening ThoughtsWe chat about hockey romances and why they are having their moment.6:44 News1) BookSpot Offers Unique Reading Challenge2) Spotify Offers PodMatch for Audiobooks13:35 Craft CornerTamara Grantham, author of many fantasy novels, including Never Call Me Vampire, explains the differences between traditional publishing and self-publishing and the advantages and disdvantages of both.17:36 Interview with Steve Younis37:56 Parting WordsMake plans now to attend the WriterCon Retreat (July 15-19) and the WriterCon Conference (Sept 4-7). Take your writing to the next level!Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.William Bernhardt www.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com

The Book of Romans unveils the heart of the gospel and the power of God to save. As Paul explains justification, grace, faith, and life in the Spirit, believers are reminded that righteousness comes through Christ alone. Romans strengthens our foundation in truth and challenges us to live transformed lives marked by obedience, surrender, and wholehearted worship. FREE MEDIA LIBRARY https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library SOLID LIVES https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

"Paul, writing from Ephesus, where he stayed for more than two years... [to] the Christian church at Corinth, which was then the largest town in Greece... It would have been full of a cosmopolitan crowd, and even in those days a byword for immorality." From the introduction. 

Drew Perkins talks with Brendan Lee, a primary school teacher, host of the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast, and advocate for evidence-informed pedagogy. Brendan shares his transition from an initial belief in unguided project-based learning to a more structured approach rooted in the Science of Reading and the instructional hierarchy. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode Watch on YouTube Have some feedback you'd like to share? You can email me at drew@thoughtstretchers.org. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you're listening. Brendan explains the instructional hierarchy—a framework that identifies where a student sits on the continuum from novice to expert. He emphasizes that when students are in the "acquisition stage" (or frustration stage), they require high levels of scaffolding and explicit instruction. Without this foundation, students often become disengaged because they lack the prerequisite skills to tackle complex tasks. A central theme of the conversation is the critical role of fluency. Brendan argues that a lack of fluency in "tool skills"—like basic math facts or decoding—acts like "climbing a mountain with a bag of bricks on your back". By implementing just five minutes of daily, timed fluency practice, teachers can free up cognitive space for students to engage in higher-order thinking and discovery. Finally, Drew and Brendan discuss the "curse of knowledge" and why many inquiry-based approaches fail when they lack intentional design. They explore how "engineering the aha moment" requires a deep understanding of what students already know and the strategic fading of support as accuracy increases. Timestamped Episode Timeline [00:09:15] Brendan's Background – From high school PE teacher and aspiring rugby pro to primary school educator. [00:12:06] The Shift in Thinking – Moving from project-based learning to recognizing the need for foundational knowledge in young learners. [00:17:29] Discovering the Science of Reading – Key resources and mentors that transformed Brendan's approach to literacy. [00:23:58] The Instructional Hierarchy – Breaking down the framework of acquisition, fluency, generalization, and adaptation. [00:33:32] Working Memory and Subskills – Why students struggle with multi-step problems when they lack fluency in basic components. [00:46:54] Tool, Component, and Composite Skills – Defining the building blocks of mastery. [01:01:52] Inquiry Before Explicit Instruction – Drew discusses using "framing questions" to create a "need to know". [01:06:41] The Curse of Knowledge – Why teachers struggle to adopt a novice perspective when designing tasks. [01:11:50] Behavior Analysis and Scaffolding – The importance of "contingency reduction" and fading prompts based on student accuracy. [01:16:50] Final Advice – Focus on small, incremental improvements rather than mastering everything at once.

Send a textHannah and Laura had the absolute delight of recording LIVE at Dead Bird Brewing Company in Milwaukee, WI to chat all about The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton!!! They break down the book's plot, whether the matriarchal societies depicted "work" for them, and try to decide if this book should be included in the Star Wars Canon.*This episode contains SPOILERS for The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton. Spoiler section begins at: 16 min 38 secs. **CW for the episode: discussions of violence, space, kidnapping, murder, death, lightsabers, sexism*Media Mentions:The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave WolvertonLabyrinth---PeacockA Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Bottoms--Netflix The Man in the Iron Mask---Tubi**Many thanks to Paul for being our "tech support" and helping the live recording to be a success! You're the best! **And a shout out to our host, Dead Bird Brewing Company, and all those who attended the live show!! We appreciate you so much!Support the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Queer joy, Hollywood theater, and why romance doesn't have to earn its happy ending.In this episode, I'm joined by returning guest Amy Spalding to talk about In Her Spotlight, her latest sapphic romance set at the intersection of celebrity culture, live theater, and second-chance love. We dig into why queer joy matters, how power dynamics shift when fame enters the room, and why it finally feels possible to tell coming-out stories without centering tragedy.We also chat about reading across genres, unexpected nonfiction rabbit holes, and Amy's favorite sapphic and bisexual romances to add to your TBR—especially if you love stories about ambition, community, and women figuring it out together.

Wherein we chip away at an ill omen. Deliver magic to: gwritersanon@gmail.com Ride the winds to our Facebook page (Ghost Writers, Anonymous).  

Reading concede in the sixth minute of stoppage time at bottom club Port Vale, sparking calm reactions across the fanbase... Ben and Ross discuss what's contributing to the Royals' struggles with holding leads and analyse the team's over-eagerness to clear the ball.  Former host Marc Mayo pops into the mailbag with an email that spurs comparison of the 2024/25 and 2025/26 starting lineups. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!  Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend  Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Send a textIn this episode, you will find the following:1) Reading of Psalm Chapter 982) Explanations of key takeaways3) Summary4) Prayer

Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly focus on Massachusetts postseason hockey. They review MIAA boys Division 1 seeding (Catholic Memorial No. 1, Xaverian No. 2, St. John's Prep No. 3, Arlington No. 4) and discuss potential sleepers including Reading, Wachusett, Framingham, Marshfield, Weymouth and a deep Pope Francis run, with Evan picking CM over Pope Francis in the final. They then break down MIAA girls Division 1 depth and Pat's bracket picks (Bishop Fenwick over NDA; Methuen/Tewksbury reaching the final quadrant), plus Division 2 picks highlighting Westwood, Milton, Duxbury and King Philip with Pat selecting Milton to win. The show shifts to boys prep, citing Salisbury's dominant win over Avon and changes in the Elite 8 picture, plus Avon's six-game skid. Girls prep rankings change significantly, with Nobles rising to No. 1, Loomis to No. 2, Dexter moving up, and St. Paul's surging after beating Exeter. In "Overtime," they discuss potential future Russian Olympic participation, the impact of the U.S. women's gold on women's hockey and the PWHL, and where the men's win ranks historically (both place it behind 1980). Topics 02:15 MIAA Boys D-1 Bracket 04:27 Boys D-1 Sleepers Picks 08:00 Why CM Wins D-1 11:10 Girls D-1 Wide Open 13:35 Girls D-1 Predictions 19:41 Girls D-2 Bracket Picks 26:09 Bracket Challenge Idea 26:46 Boys Prep Salisbury Surge 29:36 Avon Old Farms Slump 31:49 Avon Slump Concerns 33:12 Elite 8 Projections 35:14 Bubble Teams Watch List 39:12 Girls Rankings Shakeup 39:44 Nobles New No. 1 43:21 Loomis Surge Analysis 45:25 Dexter And St. Pauls 48:41 Top Ten Newcomers 50:43 Elite 8 Seeding Outlook 53:26 "Overtime" Olympic Questions 56:41 Women's Gold Impact 59:33 Men's Gold Memories 01:05:01 Wrap And Signoff

A new bill is looking to improve reading skills for our students. It builds on an effort that started three years ago. Senate Bill 220 would require that schools adopt an individual reading plan for every student in grades 4 through 9 who does not meet the achievement standard for reading on annual exams. It may sound good on the surface, but is it more complicated to implement than we realize and how will we pay for it? A real reading advocate and education leader in our state, Fran Rabinowitz, weighed in on this. She is the executive director of The Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents.

This week on Jam Session, Juliet and Amanda cover the arrest of Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office (7:27-). Then they return to the drama of Hilary Duff and Ashley Tisdale's mom group (14:51) and the seminal works of Mandy Moore. Next, they check in on 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette' Episode 4 (28:10). They also discuss the new 'Pride & Prejudice' teaser trailer (32:06) and The Cut's “I Love My Husband (Who Hates Me)” article (43:37), and they wrap with Feedback and Follow-Up, featuring book talk (49:04). Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet LitmanProducers: Jade Whaley and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick has decided to reinvent his old column celebrating good writing about video games, this time in podcast form! Worth Reading is a new reoccurring segment at Remap with a simple pitch: 30 minutes of conversation using a piece of interesting games writing as a launching point. This week, Patrick is happily joined by writer and editor Nicole Clark to discuss her piece for the new publication Mothership, entitled “Hornet's compassion is the heart of Silksong."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kenny reads off a few texts from the people regarding the two big Lions topics + the Mel Kiper mock draft.

Cody and Jonathan discuss responsibility in the backcountry; the verdict of an Austrian man facing manslaughter charges for leaving his girlfriend on Austria's highest peak; the deadliest avalanche in California history; the Olympics; and what they've been reading & watchingNote: We Want to Hear From You!We'd love for you to share with us the stories or topics you'd like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to us here.RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our 25/26 Winter Buyer's GuideDiscounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ MembersNon-Member Registration: Blister Summit 2026Get Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear GiveawaysCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS:Blister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:Snowbird & Blister Summit (2:05)New BLISTER+ Members (3:08)Cody's Recent Trip & Current Conditions (4:46)Austrian Man Found Guilty in Girlfriend's Death (12:46)Castle Peak Avalanche (29:35)Olympics Recap (54:38)The Most Canadian News (55:25)Worst, Best, & Most Surprising Olympic Events (58:13)Hunter Hess / Olympic Athletes & Political Statements (1:12:09)What We're Reading & Watching (1:23:45)- If I Had Legs I'd Kick You- Sum: 40 Tales from the Afterlives, by David Eagleman- Goliath, by Matt StollerCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winter isn't quite over yet, but day-by-day, more light is coming your way. These last few weeks of winter are the perfect time to revisit the importance of embracing the light that is all around you so that you can show up to the work of consciousness and meet the world with an open heart.    This week's theme is: Check in with your energy this week.    Join the Waitlist for Sonia Choquette's New Certification Program   Highlights: Lights are bursting all around Sonia C. [:50]  No matter how dark the world is, you have your own lantern to guide you. [3:44]  Sonia T. is choosing to be as slow as a turtle today. [4:55]  When you feel challenged, what do you do first? [8:10]  Pause and scan your energy - what are you feeling at every layer? [12:19]  Sonia C. recognizes her need for mutual respect. But what does she do about it? [15:28]  3 checkpoints when scanning your energy. [21:30]  Feeling too much? Stop the input so that your spirit can speak. [26:40]  Slow down for the rest of the month. [28:09] The gift of childlike energy. [33:45]  Tool of the Week: Observe, don't absorb, the energy around you. [41:02]  Question of the Week: How do you follow your path when it is intertwined with a partner? [48:28]    The winter solstice is fast approaching, and with it comes a whole lot of darkness. But never fear, you have your own lantern to guide you through even the darkest days. Living an intuitive life means that you find the good and meaning in everything that is happening, no matter how dark it may seem in the moment.    Intuition bubbles up from your body. Are you taking time to listen to what your body is saying? Sonia C. noticed a real change in her energy when her knee was hurting, and Sonia T. has recognized her need to slow down during the holiday season craziness. Observe the energy around you, but don't feel the pressure to absorb it. Your spirit and your inner child will thank you!    Tool of the Week: Observe, don't absorb, the energy around you. [41:02]   Question of the Week: How do you follow your path when it is intertwined with a partner? [48:28]    Continue on Your Journey:   Grab Sonia C.'s New Card Deck Here! Your Glorious Life Sonia C's In the Moment Guidance Good Vibes Tribe More Sonia Choquette Follow Sonia Choquette on Instagram Sonia Choquette on YouTube Sonia Choquette's Book Read Life ACCURATELY: Recognize and Respond to What's Really Happening Soul Mastery: 22 Lessons to Reinvent Your Life Order Sonia Choquette's Trust Your Vibes Guided Journal True Balance book by Sonia C.   More Sonia Tully Psychic YOUniversity Level 1 Waitlist Psychic YOUniversity Level 2 Waitlist Book a Reading with Sonia Tully Sonia on Substack Follow Sonia Tully on Instagram Book a Discovery Call with Sonia Tully Free Spiritual Toolkit and Meditation   Connect with Sabrina Tully  Buy Sonia and Sabrina's Book You Are Amazing   Share with us your questions and vibe stories at itsallrelatedpodcastquestions@gmail.com and vibecheck@soniatully.com  

Let me ask you: What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next closed deal had nothing to do with your product knowledge, your pricing, or your pitch? What if it came down to three simple micro behaviors that most salespeople never bother to master? I was speaking to a group of students and marketing professionals at BYU-Idaho recently, and this question came up in a great way. We were talking about what actually drives buying decisions, and I shared something I believe with every fiber of my being: your prospect’s emotional experience with you as they walk through their decision journey is a more consistent predictor of outcome than any other variable. Read that again. Their emotional experience. Not your features. Not your price. Not your killer deck. People are asking five questions as they go through a decision to buy: Do I like you? Do you listen to me? Do you make me feel important? Do you understand me? Can I trust you? If you can get to yes on all five, you win. And the micro behaviors below are exactly how you do it. Micro Behavior #1: Read the Room Authenticity without respect for your audience is arrogance. I know that sounds blunt, but I mean it. I see salespeople all the time who show up however they want to show up, dressed however they feel like dressing, presenting however they feel comfortable, and then wonder why the deal stalled. Being “authentic” does not mean ignoring your buyer. It means showing up for your buyer. When I was in outside sales doing field work, I had clothes hanging in my car on a hanger. If I was walking into a company where everyone wore suits, I put on a jacket and a tie. If I was walking into a manufacturing plant full of people in polo shirts, I changed in the parking lot. When I sold in Clemson, South Carolina, I wore a Tiger tie. I’m a Georgia Bulldog, but I was in their house. Showing up in Clemson with a Dawgs tie would have cost me the deal before I ever opened my mouth. Reading the room is not fake. It is the highest form of respect you can show another person. It says: I see you. I came prepared for you. You matter to me. That one shift, from showing up for yourself to showing up for your buyer, will change your results immediately. Micro Behavior #2: Shut Up and Listen This is the easiest and fastest way to be likable on the planet, and most salespeople still will not do it. When you give another human being your full, undivided attention and actually listen to them, they fall in love with you. I am not exaggerating. I said this to the students at BYU-Idaho and I will say it here: if you just listen to people, they will do almost anything you ask them to do. Why? Because the most insatiable human need is the need to feel important. To feel like you matter. And when you give someone your full attention, you are filling that need in a way that almost nobody else in their life is willing to do. The mechanics are simple. Ask a great question. Then shut up. Resist every urge to jump in, interject, or start mentally composing your response while they are still talking. Just listen. The reason this is hard is that when our mouth is not moving, we do not feel important. We feel like we are losing ground. We feel like silence is weakness. It is not. Silence and attention are your greatest sales weapons. Micro Behavior #3: Tell Them Their Own Story Back to Them This one is where everything clicks together. Once you have listened, here is what you do when you open your mouth: tell them the story they just told you, back to them, in the context of how you can help them. Let me say that one more time because it is that important. When words come out of your mouth, you should be telling your prospect the story they just told you about themselves and their situation, framed around how you can solve their problem. That is it. That is the whole game. This answers the question every buyer is silently asking: “Does this person actually understand me?” And even if you do not get every detail right, if they can see you are genuinely trying to understand, they will still feel it. They will still think: this person cares about me. When you can read the room, listen without an agenda, and reflect their story back to them in a way that connects to your solution, you have answered yes to four of those five buying questions before you ever ask for anything. One More Thing: The Pipe Is Life I was asked at the end of that BYU-Idaho session: “If you could leave us with one thing, what would it be?” My answer was immediate. The pipe is life. It does not matter how likable you are. It does not matter how well you listen. It does not matter if you have mastered every micro behavior in this post. If you do not have a pipeline, none of it matters. The number one reason salespeople fail is an empty pipeline. And the number one reason pipelines are empty is that salespeople stop doing the prospecting work every single day. Especially on the days you are tired. Especially at the end of the day when you just want to go home. Feed the pipe. Pick up the phone. Make one more call. Join Sales Gravy at our next live workshop event. These are high-energy, immersive experiences built to sharpen your mindset, your skills, and your pipeline. Get the details and register at salesgravy.com/live.

Memoir writing blurs the line between truth and imagination in this revealing conversation with Lily MacKenzie. We explore how creative writing techniques shape both fiction narrative and personal stories, as Lily explains her unique approach: "you lie in the service of the truth." The prolific author, with works published in over 170 venues, teaches writing dialogue, narrative structure, and storytelling techniques at the University of San Francisco's Fromm Institute for older adults. Discover why age matters, and doesn't matter, in the writing community, and what connects memoir to traditional storytelling. Hear an excerpt from Freefall: A Divine Comedy where Tilly, an installation artist approaching 60, confronts her anxieties about aging and finances in San Francisco.What You'll Learn in This Episode: How memoir writing employs storytelling techniques identical to fiction, including writing dialogue that reconstructs past conversations through imagination in writing and memory recreation.Why traditional narrative structure rules can be broken in favor of fragmented, non-chronological approaches that create compelling conversations between different life stages.The distinction, or lack thereof, between memoir writing and historical fiction, and how both genres recreate time periods through similar creative writing processes.How the writing community serves older adults by providing audience, connection, and purpose while preserving family legacies through literary arts.Subscribe to Reenita's Storytelling Den on Substack for free at https://substack.com/@reenitahora and to her YouTube channel to watch the video version of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/@reenymalCheck out her website to stay up-to-date on events, book releases and more! https://reenita.com/TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Memoir writing and the concept of lying in the service of truth with creative writing techniques03:30 Does age affect readership and character development in novels featuring women over 6005:51 Why writing community and memoir writing appeal to older demographics seeking legacy preservation07:07 Exploring narrative structure and making a comparison to historical fiction10:58 Inspiration behind the Freefall: A Divine Comedy novel about four women writers reuniting in Whistler and Venice15:09 Reading excerpt from Freefall: A Divine Comedy featuring installation artist Tilly confronting aging and financial anxietyKEY TAKEAWAYS: Memoir writing succeeds by "lying in the service of truth," using creative writing techniques like scene construction, imagery, and writing dialogue to recreate authentic experiences from imperfect memory recreation.Narrative structure doesn't require chronological order or traditional story arcs; fragmented approaches can create powerful juxtapositions between life stages, allowing pieces to "talk to each other or clash."Writing community for older adults serves multiple purposes beyond skill development, creating audiences for each other's stories and fostering connections through shared memoir writing experiences.ABOUT THE GUEST: Lily Iona MacKenzie has published poetry, essays, and short stories in over 170 venues. She's also published four novels: Fling!, Curva Peligrosa, Free Fall: A Divine Comedy, and The Ripening: A Canadian Girl Grows Up, a sequel to Free Fall and two poetry collections: All This and California Dreaming. Shanti Arts Publishing released her hybrid memoir Dreaming Myself into Old Age: One Woman's Search for Meaning on 9/19/23. She blogs at http://lilyionamackenzie.com and teaches creative writing at the University of San Francisco's Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning.RESOURCES MENTIONED: Lily MacKenzie - WebsiteLily MacKenzie - LinkedInLily MacKenzie - FacebookLily MacKenzie - Business FacebookLily MacKenzie - TwitterLily MacKenzie - InstagramFree Fall - A Divine Comedy - Website Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/true-fiction-project/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1:  In this enlightening episode of Nichel Anderson Short Stories And Beyond, host Nichel Anderson explores the origins and impact of the Harlem Renaissance, the cultural movement that reshaped art, literature, and identity in America. Nichel takes listeners on a journey through the early years of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, his groundbreaking concept of the Talented Tenth, and his pivotal role in founding the NAACP's magazine, The Crisis — a publication that became the voice of a generation. She also highlights the contributions of the Opportunity Magazine Organization and other key figures who worked together to formalize what would later be named by Langston Hughes as The Harlem Renaissance. This episode serves as a quick yet powerful study of how collaboration, intellect, and artistry converged to create one of the most extraordinary cultural movements in history. As part of Power of Reading Week, Nichel connects the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance to today's creative revolution — the Direct‑to‑Consumer (DTC) movement. She draws parallels between Du Bois's prophetic essay “Of the Wings of Atlanta” and the modern shift toward global independence and creative freedom. The torch that once burned in Harlem now shines in Atlanta and beyond, symbolizing a new renaissance of expression, empowerment, and innovation.

Ferndale Pride isn't just a single day in May. It's a months-long celebration of joym community, and giving back that has its roots in a meeting at Soho 16 years ago. In this episode, I talk with Ferndale Pride executive director and longtime listener Julia Music about how the festival started, why it has always been free to attend, and how it has already given more than $500,000 to charity while centering downtown Ferndale businesses.​ Julia walks us through what to expect on May 30 in downtown Ferndale: three stages, Reading with Royalty, 220 vendors, nine food trucks, and a footprint stretching along 9 Mile from Woodward to Livernois. But before the big day, there's a full calendar of events designed to both build community and raise the funds needed to keep Pride accessible.​ You'll hear about the Small Packages cigar-box art auction at Detroit GT Studios, Soho Leather Weekend, Junk Jewels' allergy-friendly treats at Urbanrest, and the "Out of the Closet and Onto the Dance Floor" party that invites you to finally wear that wild outfit hiding in the back of your closet. We also dig into Hot Daddies, the Cougar Hunt (a true "coalition of cougars"), Pistons Pride Night, a psychic self-care evening at Boston Tea Room, and the always-popular Pokémon trivia night at B. Nektar. More: https://ferndalepride.com/ Feedback as always, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or leave a voicemail, 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

This is what US-imposed "democracy" looks like in practice: giving a nation the freedom to do what Washington tells them to do and elect the leaders that Washington allows them to elect. Reading by Tim Foley.

In this week's episode, we're joined by Nordic witch, rune reader, and author of Queering the Runes, Siri Vincent Plouff, for a deep and delightfully bird-filled dive into runic magic. Siri shares the wild origin story of being claimed by Odin via the infamous “Minneapolis Murder” of crows, how that encounter led them into Heathenry, and what it really means to build a relationship with the runes as living spirits. We unpack common misconceptions about Norse culture, hint it is more than just Viking bros and dreads, the impact of Christianization on the myths, and how Hollywood has flattened an incredibly rich and complex spiritual history.Most importantly, we explore what it means to queer the runes, both as an identity and as a verb. Siri breaks down gender fluidity and performance in Old Norse mythology, Loki's shapeshifting chaos, Odin's relationship to feminine magic, and how queering spiritual systems helps us break out of rigid, heteronormative frameworks. We also talk about ethical rune practice, avoiding white supremacist co-optation, and simple low spoon ways to incorporate runes into daily life, including body poses, pocket magic, and protection work. Whether you're rune curious or already in deep, this conversation will expand your understanding of Nordic magic and maybe even your definition of tradition itself.Find more about Siri below:WebsitePatreonHeathen's Journey PodcastChaos and Cunning PodcastBlueSkyInstagramTikTokRegister for the Queering the Runes courseOrder Molly's book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff DoneJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic

Reading by Pastor John Dunn ---   Numbers 3-4   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers%203-4&version=ESV&interface=print

Power of Reading Week – The Harlem Renaissance and the New Age of Creativity Host Nichel Anderson dives deep into the history and brilliance of the Harlem Renaissance, tracing its roots through the vision of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois and the pioneering artists, writers, and thinkers who defined an era. This episode examines the early formation of the Talented Tenth, the creation of the NAACP's The Crisis magazine, and the collaborative efforts of the Opportunity Magazine Organization that helped shape the cultural awakening known as The Harlem Renaissance — a term later coined by Langston Hughes. Nichel celebrates this period as a cornerstone of Power of Reading Week, emphasizing how books, art, and music became tools of liberation and self‑expression. Through her insightful commentary, she reveals how Du Bois's essay “Of the Wings of Atlanta” foreshadowed a future where Atlanta would carry the creative torch once held by Harlem. Fast‑forward to today, Nichel connects that prophecy to the rise of the DTC (Direct‑to‑Consumer) movement — a modern renaissance that transcends boundaries, empowering creators worldwide to share their voices freely. This episode is both a tribute to the past and a celebration of the present, reminding listeners that the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance lives on in every act of independent creativity and cultural innovation.

"The Galatians appear to have been seduced from their first faith....   ... Paul warns the Galatians that although they are free, as Christians, from the Law, yet their lives must exhibit the fruits of the inner law of love implanted by God's Spirit."   From the introduction.

The Book of Romans unveils the heart of the gospel and the power of God to save. As Paul explains justification, grace, faith, and life in the Spirit, believers are reminded that righteousness comes through Christ alone. Romans strengthens our foundation in truth and challenges us to live transformed lives marked by obedience, surrender, and wholehearted worship. FREE MEDIA LIBRARY https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library SOLID LIVES https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

On this special episode of Minor Issues, Mark Thornton shares his recent interview with Darrell Thomas on VRIC Media. Mark explains how Keynesian ideas normalized chronic deficits and a debt-financed state. They discuss tariffs and policy volatility, how inflation has been partly masked by cheap imports, and why distorted price signals hit entrepreneurs and small businesses hardest. The conversation also covers rising interest costs, pressure for renewed yield-curve suppression, and what it all implies for gold, silver, and commodities.The original episode is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI9Y-lITpnQPurchase a Minor Issues tumbler today! https://mises.org/MinorIssuesTumblerBe sure to follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues

Sparta, what do we know about it exactly and what's been exaggerated, or just made up? In the first of three episodes I look at the education system (agoge), communal mess (syssitia) and get into the Krypteia (not literally though). What do the sources say about these and how do they differ from ways they are sometimes depicted? In addition to all of this I have a quick overview of the sources which have their part to play and get into a few anecdotes.  Find me on X, Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok as ancientblogger (see links below). There's my AncientBlogger YouTube channel and the Ancient History Hound subreddit. Come say hello (you can even go full old school and email me on ancientblogger@hotmail.com). https://linktr.ee/ancientblogger Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental). Reading list and sources used Berry, PE & Knotterus JD. Spartan Society: Structural ritualization in an ancient social system Cartledge, P. The Spartans Davidson, J. The Greeks and Greek Love Figueira, T. Mess contributions and subsistence at Sparta Kennell, NM. Gymnasium of Virtue: education & culture in ancient Sparta Luraghi & Alcock. Helots and their masters in Laconia and Messenia Matyszak, P. Sparta, rise of a warrior nation Miller, S.G. Ancient Greek Athletics. Special shoutout to the excellent BadAncient website,the In Our Time Sparta episode and the Life in Sparta and the truth about Sparta episode on The Ancients podcast.

Send a textHannah and Laura are discussing the Oscar-nominee, Bugonia, in today's episode! They discuss the fantastic acting, do their best to sort out what is actually happening in this movie, and try to decide whether they actually like Bugonia or not. It's all confusion.*This episode contains SPOILERS for the Oscar-nominated movie, Bugonia. ***CW for the episode: discussions of torture, death, suicide, kidnapping, sexual assault, aliens, violence, bombs, blood, bees, conspiracy theories, familial trauma, medical trauma, comas, poverty, classism, addiction, mental illness, billionaires **Media Mentions:Bugonia---PeacockEarthlings by Sayaka MurataSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

When the world feels overwhelming, could your emotional response actually be the beginning of meaningful change? Tune in for Liz Moyer Benferhat on her new book When the World Hurts: Why the World's Pain Makes Sense—and What You Can Do About It.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.com Empath by nature and change-maker by trade, Liz Moyer Benferhat has worked in the sustainable development field for nearly twenty years, she knows how much heart goes into caring about our world. This is why she launched We Heal For All in 2018—to support fellow helpers, healers, and change makers with the many normal feelings that come with being alive and attuned to the changes in our world. Through healing Circles, writing, meditations, and trainings, she offers collective healing as a way to make sense of the world's pain and as a set of practices for what to do about it. She lives in the Bronx, NY, with her husband, daughter, and cat, and holds a Master of Public Administration in Development Practice from Columbia University. https://www.wehealforall.comTo learn more about self-publishing your book, publicity services, and show opportunities visit us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingPSYCHEDELIC COMPOUNDSThat No One Has Made But I Think I Would LoveEpisode Six: THALASSINE-7(7-OH-Mitragynine-DMT Conjugate / Sigma-2 Agonist / Cortistatin Analog)“The compound that puts you in the water. The water that is already in you.”✦Episode SummaryThis episode delivers a haunting, second-person narrative of THALASSINE-7, a purely theoretical psychedelic that doesn't flood you with new visions — it turns up the volume on what your body is already screaming, clears the static of self-protection, and holds you in crystal-clear confrontation with the self at depth.Framed through a father and his nine-year-old daughter's real-time fight against a rip current at Three Tables Beach on Oahu's North Shore, the “trip” becomes an unflinching mirror for overconfidence, the weight of trust, ignoring warning signs, and the difference between survival and wisdom.The Compound (Theoretical Pharmacology)•  Backbone: Modified 7-hydroxymitragynine redirected from opioid receptors to sigma-2 agonism (mitochondrial receptors that govern the cellular “continue or quit” decision — literally apoptosis/survival signaling).•  Psychedelic Link: 5-substituted DMT moiety connected via sulfonyl linker, creating allosteric cross-talk that amplifies whatever signal your nervous system is already broadcasting instead of overlaying new hallucinations.•  Rest Component: Cortistatin-14 analog — the same neuropeptide your brain releases in deep slow-wave sleep — brought into full waking consciousness to quiet hippocampal chatter and deliver profound, low-static rest while you remain completely alert.Net Effect: Complete wakefulness + total removal of narrative armor + inescapable bodily truth = an encounter with reality you cannot file away.Status: 100% theoretical / fever-dream medicinal chemistry. No one has synthesized this. The lessons it forces are very real.The Trip Report: Three Tables Beach, Pupukea, North Shore OahuSetting: Overcast grey morning at the beach named for three flat coral reef tables visible at low tide. Multiple posted signs warn of powerful rip currents, hazardous shorebreak, and past deaths. The father enters the water anyway with his trusting daughter on his back.Key Moments (clinical timestamps from the narrative):•  T+0:00 — Reading the signs… and walking in.•  T+0:22 — The current slams. Sigma-2 receptors light up with the body's primal “continue” verdict.•  T+0:25–0:41 — Arm-over-arm fight; daughter silent, gripping, sixty-two pounds feeling like the entire world.•  T+0:58 — Shore reached. Arms shaking in six inches of water. Pride and reckoning land simultaneously.•  T+1:20 — The compound forces both truths at once: I brought her back and I never should have taken her in.•  T+2:00 — Integration on the sand: You are not the exception. Do the work in calm water before the current changes again.Real Location NoteThree Tables Beach (also called Kalua o Māua) is a real spot between Waimea Bay and Sharks Cove. It offers world-class snorkeling in summer but is notorious for sudden, powerful rip currents and rogue waves, especially October–April. Signs explicitly warn “Deaths have occurred,” “Strong rip currents capable of pulling swimmers far out to sea,” and “Enter at your own risk.” Recent incidents include drownings and rescues. There is no permanent lifeguard tower. Always check conditions and heed every sign.Core Themes & Takeaways•  The universal “gap at the sign” — the split-second where information becomes discomfort and we quietly decide “that doesn't apply to me.”•  Holding both pride in what your body refused to quit and accountability for the unnecessary risk.•  The ocean as the cleanest laboratory: it applies the same physics to everyone regardless of how much you love the person beside you or how strong your story says you are.•  Capacities are not equal — this is physics, not morality. The ethical response is ruthless honesty about where you actually are and deliberate work to close the gap.•  Parenting in action: what you model when the signs are clear echoes louder than any lecture.•  “Go do the work. In calm water. Before the current changes again.”Key Quote“You are not the exception. You are a person who, when the situation became the thing it was always warning you it might become, found out what you are actually made of. And what you are made of was enough. This time.”Synthesist's NotesThe specific conjugate (sulfonyl-linked 7-OH-mitragynine-DMT-cortistatin analog) exists only in speculation, but every piece draws from documented science: sigma-2 receptors in mitochondria, cortistatin's role in deep sleep consolidation, and the well-known potency of 7-hydroxymitragynine. What is not speculative is the psychological target — the moment we read a warning and override it with self-flattery. THALASSINE-7 is the compound that refuses to let you file that discomfort under “confidence” and keeps the gap open until it becomes transformation.Next EpisodeCHRONOGEN — a peptide-psychedelic hybrid that does not alter time perception. It alters time preference. The body begins to want the present with such ferocity that past and future lose their gravitational pull. The calendar has been keeping records of every appointment your future self never received. It is not angry. It is just waiting.✦END OF EPISODE SIXTHALASSINE-7 • Status: Theoretical. The signs were always right.Thank you for listening (or reading). If this episode moved you, sit with the gap at your own signs today. The water is already in you. One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

Send a textIn this episode, you will find the following:1) Reading of Psalm Chapter 972) Explanations of key takeaways3) Summary4) Prayer

Listener beware! Nicki and Mervyn attempt to make a radio play, audiobook or some other. Listen at your own risk.

Lordy, lordy, Sarah is almost 40! In this episode, Susie shares a wild story she heard about the OJ Simpson case that has her questioning everything. We also dive into the America's Next Top Model documentary. As two women with reality TV backgrounds, we found it triggering, and discuss why people get so offended when we share negative experiences from our time on MTV.From the chaos of TV to the delights of recovery, we then explore the topic of EMDR therapy. We break down what experts are saying about it, why there is disagreement on why it works, and the concerns about some therapists getting fast and loose with their implementation of it. Finally, Susie discusses an interview with a woman who had no idea she was pregnant and accidentally gave birth in a toilet. We examine how it is possible for someone to be completely unaware of their pregnancy.In This Episode:Sarah is almost 40!A wild story about the OJ Simpson caseThe America's Next Top Model documentary and our MTV reality TV experiencesWhat experts say about EMDR therapy and its implementationHow someone can not know they are pregnant and give birth in a toiletThe Sponsors & Partnerships we Love:Get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life when you go to https://www.hungryroot.com/braincandy and use code braincandySupport the Brain Candy Podcast:Website: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Book Recommendations: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Merchandise: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Candy Club: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Sponsor Codes: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Follow Us on Social Media & Platforms:LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights: https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.