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AUA2025: Should I Order a PET Scan? Integrating Molecular Imaging Into Urologic Oncology Clinical Practice: Current Approaches and Future Opportunities CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43003 At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Analyze the best available evidence on the current diagnostic imaging options for prostate, kidney, bladder, and testis cancer detection, staging, and follow-up. 2. Identify the benefits of combined functional and anatomic information gained through accurate matching of anatomic (CT/MRI) and functional (PET) images 3. Debate the strengths and limitations of emerging molecular imaging techniques compared to existing diagnostic tests. 4. Optimally stage urologic oncology patients by understanding the performance characteristics of standard and emerging molecular imaging modalities. 5. Identify the emerging role of PET imaging and novel radiotracers to assess chemotherapy and immunotherapy response. 6. Formulate a strategic plan for appropriate integration of molecular imaging into clinical practice. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: This educational activity is supported by independent educational grants from: Astellas, Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, Lantheus Medical Imaging, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Pfizer, Inc.

When is enough work on yourself enough? Is it ever enough? Do we need to constantly strive to be better and life "optimally"? They continue from their previous episode speaking about how the struggle to be idle and how they continually strive to live "Optimally" which is an unrealistic goal and how optimal lliving might be a fad that we have both fallen for. As always the lads are open and embracing their vulnerability and how they are always learning and are trying to live in a way that they are not always trying to learn. Are conclusions made? Perhaps not but plenty food for thought.If you would like to support the podcast, please Buy us a Coffee, share the episode on social media or drop us a message to purchase one of our Coffee Tumblrs.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTik Tok: @soulbrewpodcastX/ Twitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On episode 697 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Allan sits down with Becca Chilzenkowski, a board-certified functional practitioner and hormone specialist, to dig deep into the complex world of hormone health—especially for those of us over 40. Becca shares her personal journey from years of unhealthy habits and hormonal imbalance to finding wellness through nutrition, sustainable lifestyle changes, and a passion for helping others do the same. In this conversation, you'll hear why hormones play such a central role in our energy, metabolism, stress response, and even sleep. Becca breaks down how chronic stress and modern lifestyles are affecting our bodies as we age—particularly for women—and why we often see weight gain, fatigue, and slower recovery as we hit midlife. The episode is filled with practical advice on managing stress, improving sleep, making smart nutrition choices, and the importance of building time for recovery into your workout routine. Whether you're struggling with unexplained weight gain, low energy, or just want to unlock your healthiest, happiest self in midlife, this episode is packed with actionable tips, scientific insights, and real-life inspiration. Time Stamps: 05:46 Mindset Over Stressors 08:19 Chronic Stress and Adrenal Dysfunction 09:48 Stress, Diet, and Metabolism Issues 13:10 Chronic Stress and Blood Sugar Issues 19:10 Cortisol's Impact on Sleep Disruption 21:28 Ranger School Sleep Deprivation Training 25:23 Diet, Gut Health, & Exercise Balance 27:20 Healthy Lifestyle Progression 31:21 The Cost of Feeling Well 34:41 Purpose, Passion, Health: Key to Happiness 37:05 Feast-Famine Eating for Health   The No-BS Guide to Reducing Stress Fast - 40plusfitness.com/becca

This Podcast Is Episode 629, And It's About How To Optimally Allocate Resources For Construction Business Growth In the competitive construction industry landscape, efficient resource allocation is a fundamental pillar of success. Construction business owners like you face the dual challenge of meeting deadlines while adhering to budget constraints, making effective resource management essential.    As a business owner, you understand that growth doesn't just happen – it takes smart decisions, dedication, and a clear plan. One of your most critical decisions is allocating your resources effectively. Do you expand into new markets, invest in technology, or double down on customer acquisition? For many businesses, resource allocation is both an art and a science.   What is Resource Allocation?   Before we discuss strategies, let's clarify the allocation of resources. Simply put, it involves deciding how to allocate your resources—time, money, talent, and tools—to achieve your business objectives. It's not just a financial exercise but a crucial practice that determines whether your company grows or stalls.   Construction companies can streamline their operations and boost productivity by strategically assessing project needs, prioritizing tasks, and leveraging technology effectively. The ability to adapt resources dynamically enhances project outcomes and contributes to overall profitability. Implementing well-defined strategies for resource allocation empowers construction firms to navigate complexities and optimize their performance at every stage of the project lifecycle. Resource allocation is crucial for construction business owners to enhance productivity and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Here's why you should take resource allocation seriously: It ensures alignment with your business goals and vision. It helps you avoid wasting time and money on low-priority areas. It positions your business for competitive advantages through bold, forward-thinking moves. However, a reactive or incremental approach to allocation can derail your plans. Without a clear system, you risk spreading yourself thin – or worse, missing opportunities for growth. Understanding Challenges Knowing where you'd like to invest is one thing, but figuring out how to stay on track is often more complicated. Why do so many construction businesses struggle with resource allocation? The answer lies in three common challenges: 1. The comfort of the status quo It's easy to stick with what worked last year. For many companies, budgets are carried over without considering whether those plans align with the current strategy. Businesses often fall into this pattern, avoiding bold risks that could accelerate growth. 2. The impact of decision biases Even the best leaders are influenced by biases, like anchoring on past successes or favoring familiar options over innovative ones. These biases can snowball within any business, especially when teams resist change or prioritize short-term gains over long-term objectives. 3. Fragmented processes Resource allocation isn't a one-off task – it's an ongoing process. Yet, many businesses approach it without transparent governance or guidelines, leading to misalignment between strategy and execution. The good news? All of these challenges are solvable with a thoughtful, proactive approach. Here's how to take resource allocation from chaotic to productive. These steps focus on alignment with your long-term strategy while allowing you to adapt as conditions evolve. 1. Assess Project Needs: Begin by thoroughly assessing the specific resources required for each project, including labor, materials, machinery, and time. This helps in understanding the scope and scale of what's needed. 2. Prioritize Tasks: Identify critical tasks that need immediate attention. Utilize project management software to set deadlines and allocate resources effectively. 3. Prioritize High-Impact Areas: Not all investments are created equal. You can evaluate your business objectives to identify which initiatives will drive the most growth. Are you looking to improve customer retention, streamline operations, or scale a product line? Focus your resources on the highest-impact opportunities. Pro Tip: Use the 80/20 rule - 80% of results often come from 20% of efforts. Identify the game-changers and invest in them. 4. Utilize Technology: Implement construction management software to track resources, budgets, and schedules in real-time. Tools like BIM (Building Information Modeling) can help visualize resource allocation needs more effectively. 5. Invest in Human Resources: Ensure skilled labor is available. This may involve training staff or hiring subcontractors to fill gaps in expertise. 6. Flexible Resource Pooling: Maintain a flexible workforce that can be adjusted to meet project demands. Cross-train employees to take on various roles as needed. 7. Analyze Past Projects: Review previous projects to identify what worked well and what didn't. Learning from past experiences can help you make informed decisions. 8. Budget Wisely: Develop a comprehensive budget that includes all potential resource costs. This will help track spending and ensure that allocated resources stay within financial limits. 9. Communicate Clearly: Establish communication channels among team members to ensure everyone understands resource availability and project timelines. 10. Regular Review and Adjust: Continuously review the resource allocation throughout the project's lifecycle. Be prepared to adjust as necessary to meet the project's changing demands. How Can We Help? Effective resource allocation in the construction business is significantly enhanced through meticulous bookkeeping and accounting practices. By maintaining accurate financial records, construction firms can track labor, materials, and overhead expenses, enabling precise budgeting and forecasting. This helps businesses to monitor their cash flow effectively, ensuring that sufficient resources are available. We can help with regular cost control measures and Key Performance Indicators to identify discrepancies and prompt timely resource reallocation to keep projects on track. Additionally, specialized accounting software can streamline processes, providing real-time access to data and generating automated reports. Sound financial management empowers construction companies to optimize resource utilization, improve project profitability, and maintain a competitive edge. Final Thoughts A successful resource allocation strategy blends short-term execution with long-term aspirations. By aligning your daily decisions with your vision for growth, you'll create a resilient and future-ready construction business. Yes, it takes effort to go beyond the status quo and address inefficiencies, but the rewards are more than worth it. Instead of operating reactively, take control of your resources to set your business on a winning trajectory. Whether you're a budding startup contractor or a seasoned construction business owner, these steps will help you invest smarter, outperform the competition, and achieve your ultimate goals. Start by identifying one area where you can shift resources for greater impact. When these decisions feel overwhelming, there's no need to go alone. Time is your most valuable resource. Tap into our insights or receive guidance to create a growth plan.  About The Author: Sharie DeHart, QPA, is the co-founder of Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood, Washington. She is the leading expert in managing outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services companies and cash management accounting for small construction companies across the USA. She encourages Contractors and Construction Company Owners to stay current on their tax obligations and offers insights on managing the remaining cash flow to operate and grow their construction company sales and profits so they can put more money in the bank. Call 1-800-361-1770 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com

Ever wondered how to truly prepare your body and mind for hormone health? Are you ready to revolutionize your understanding of hormone replacement therapy? Elizabeth Katzman is with us today as she navigates the holistic journey she's taken from law to wellness, revealing critical insights into hormone therapy that you won't want to miss. What does it take to create the perfect environment for hormones to thrive? How can stress management and toxin recognition transform your HRT experience? Elizabeth shares her personal story, exploring the pivotal steps that led her to uncover holistic health solutions beyond traditional medicine. Curious about the role of gut health, liver detox, and individualized hormone testing in achieving optimal hormone balance? This episode dives deep into these essential topics, offering useful advice and inspiring stories to empower your journey through perimenopause and menopause! In this episode, we uncover: How mindset and stress management are key to successful HRT. The impact of lifestyle changes, like reducing alcohol, on hormone health. How personalized hormone testing can help your understanding of hormone absorption. The importance of gut health and detox protocols in preparing for hormone therapy. Why being adaptable to hormonal changes is essential for women's health. Tune in to discover how to approach HRT with a holistic mindset, ensuring your body is ready for change. This episode is packed with insights and tips that could transform your journey to hormonal wellness. Don't miss it!   Visit Elizabeth's website here.   Book Your Discovery Call with Hormone Solutions!   Sponsors Get 15% off your Primeadine purchase with coupon code KM15 here. Timeline is offering 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/KARENMARTEL and use code HORMONE to get 10% off your order.     Are you in peri or post menopause and looking to optimize your hormones and health? At Hormone Solutions, we offer telemedicine services and can prescribe in every U.S. state, as well as in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario in Canada.   Visit karenmartel.com to explore our comprehensive programs: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Individualized Weight Loss Programs  Peptide Therapy for weight loss    Interested in our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get all the details here.   Join our Women's Peri and Post Menopause Group Coaching Program, OnTrack, TODAY!   To our nursing audience members, our podcasts qualify for nursing CE @ RNegade.pro. Provide # CEP17654.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Many of us fear that Artificial Intelligence may undermine our jobs, purpose and humanity. Neurologist Dr Etienne van der Walt discusses the respective strengths of AI and Biological Intelligence or BI, AI's increasing ability to show empathy, and existing differences between AI and BI. He advocates leading teams toward achieving the flow state and applying hybrid intelligence to achieve optimal outcomes. www.mariettesnyman.co.za · www.neurozone.com · This episode's podcast notes and photograph · www.facebook.com · www.instagram.com · www.linkedin.com

Today, I am delighted to reconnect with my friend and colleague, Natalie Jill, the founder of Natalie Jill Fitness and Midlife Conversations.  In our insightful discussion today, we tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding fat loss in middle age. We dive into the power of mindset shifts, the importance of breaking free from limiting beliefs, and investigating and understanding your body, and explain the role of gut health and the impact of toxins. Natalie also shares her experience with breast implant illness, highlighting the need for honesty and authenticity, and opens up about what she does to age optimally in her early 50s.  This conversation with Natalie is invaluable, and I truly appreciate her honesty and transparency. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The challenges of weight loss in middle age How feeling she was fraud after gaining weight in middle age led Natalie to re-evaluate her approach to health and fitness. Importance of remaining open-minded about any potential drivers of health issues How Natalie came to discover that toxins and hormones were affecting her health How her health improved significantly after Natalie had her breast implants removed  The emotional and physical challenges of having breast implants removed The importance of strength training and progressive overload for maintaining muscle mass and bone health  Natalie shares her approach to age optimization. Why being kind to yourself, recognizing your natural rhythms, managing  stress, and finding ways to relax are essential Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Natalie Jill On her website On all social media: @Natalie Jill Fit Midlife Conversations Podcast

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In this episode of "Crafting a Meaningful Life," host Mary Crafts interviews distinguished hypnotist Amy Koford. The conversation delves into the transformative potential of hypnosis in overcoming fears, trauma, and mental health issues. Amy shares her journey from a career in human resources to becoming a renowned hypnotist and author, discussing how hypnosis can change lives by resolving past traumas and instilling self-love and confidence. The discussion touches on common misconceptions about hypnosis and highlights its effectiveness in addressing issues such as smoking cessation, depression, and anxiety. Amy outlines the science behind hypnosis, explaining its power in accessing the unconscious mind and rewiring negative thought patterns. Her insights are crafted from years of experience and personal struggles with depression. Amy's upcoming book "Hardwired to Rise" promises to further delve into eliminating fear and living optimally, offering readers practical strategies and techniques.   About the Guest: Amy Koford is a renowned hypnotist based in Farmington, Utah. With a background in human resources, Amy transitioned into hypnosis as a calling, leading her to become a celebrated figure in the field. Beyond practicing hypnosis, she trains others in the craft and is recognized for her expertise in mental health and wellness. Amy has authored books, including "The Gifts of Pain" and the forthcoming "Hardwired to Rise," which explore overcoming personal fears and adversities. Her practice focuses on helping clients master their fears, improve mental health, and achieve personal greatness. Episode Summary: Key Takeaways: Transformative Power of Hypnosis: Hypnosis can effectively address past traumas, depression, and anxiety, reprogramming the brain for positivity and success. Common Misconceptions: Addressing fears about hypnosis, Amy reveals that it's a safe, evidence-based tool that works by accessing the unconscious mind without mind control. Personalized Healing: Every individual's experience with hypnosis is unique, but it's always aimed at amplifying positive outcomes and releasing deep-seated fears. Gifts of Pain: Amy's book highlights how adversities can foster personal growth, encouraging readers to embrace challenges and convert them into strengths. Global Fear Issues: Amy underscores that many world problems are fear-based and emphasizes the need for global oneness and personal empowerment to overcome these obstacles. Resources: Amy Koford's Book: The Gifts of Pain (Available on Amazon). Amykoford.com Stay tuned for Amy's upcoming book: Hardwired to Rise: Live Fearlessly, Prosperously and Optimally. Connect with Amy Koford via LinkedIn to follow her updates and engage with her content. To uncover profound insights on overcoming fears and mastering one's destiny, be sure to listen to this compelling episode in full. Stay connected with "Crafting a Meaningful Life" for more inspirational content and empower yourself to sculpt a life of fulfillment and purpose.

Are you struggling with racing thoughts, mental overload, or brain fog? You may have told yourself to slow down or quiet your mind—but what if that's actually the wrong approach? In this episode, we're diving into a game-changing shift that will help you master your mind and energy at a deeper level. Your mind isn't meant to slow down—it's meant to run efficiently, just like a high-powered computer. The key isn't shutting it off, but learning how to close the mental programs that are draining your energy and holding you back. Inside this episode, you'll discover: ✨ A surprising mindset shift that can help you heal yourself and optimize your thinking ✨ How hidden subconscious ‘open tabs' may be causing stress, brain fog, and low energy ✨ A simple yet powerful technique to boost focus, clarity, and mental efficiency By the end of this episode, you'll have a fresh perspective—and a powerful new way to reprogram your mind for healing and success.

In this episode of the Fellowship of Kingdom Professionals podcast, Michael Blue defines the concept of a kingdom professional—someone who integrates their faith with their professional life, recognizing their divine creation and purpose to be productive and innovative. He draws parallels between the Renaissance period, highlighting figures like Henry VIII and David from the Bible, who exemplified multifaceted excellence. Blue underscores that being a kingdom professional entails excelling in various domains and contributing indefinitely to cultural and societal advancements, all while aligning with God's original mandate of infinite productivity and creativity. New podcast episodes are available every Monday wherever you listen to podcasts. Stay connected to all things Fellowship of Kingdom Professionals and connect to other Kingdom Professionals by joining our Facebook Group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/MABlueFKP To bring FKP to your locale, ministry, school, business, etc., or to learn more, contact us by email,  FKProfessionals@gmail.com. 

Marty sits down with Matthew Mežinskis to discuss the Q3 2024 monetary base update. Matthew on Twitter: https://x.com/1basemoney Porkopolis Economics: https://www.porkopolis.io/ 0:00 - Intro 0:36- ATH, 4 currencies left in the way 4:50 - The Trump wave 10:44 - chart - Getting gold/btc on Fed balance sheet 24:20 - Unchained 25:11 - Optimally acquiring strategic reserve 30:38 - Zaprite & SOTE 32:11 - Triffin Dilemma and spending cuts 38:55 - How hard money helps central banks 43:23 - Yield curve/Fed policy mismatch 49:22 - Russian bitcoin 54:26 - Trump's cabinet and Scott Bessent 58:16 - Supercycle? 1:05:51 - Power curve 1:08:55 - Saylor's convertible notes 1:1545 - Base money 1:25:29 - Breton Woods 2.0? 1:42:30 - Fiat money exponential growth 1:46:44 - Job market 1:52:39 - Bitcoin Lindy effect 2:01:00 - Wrap up Shoutout to our sponsors: Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Zaprite https://zaprite.com/tftc Salt of the Earth https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2684: Ken from the Philippines seeks advice on balancing resistance and cardio training for himself and his wife as they aim to achieve fat loss and general fitness. Dr. Neal explains the importance of incorporating all five components of fitness cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, flexibility, balance, and speed into their routine. He offers a structured weekly plan, emphasizing consistency, gradual intensity increases, and the value of both strength and endurance training. Quotes to ponder: "To develop both muscular strength and muscular endurance, we need to incorporate both training styles." "The ideal training to help you and your wife in the best shape of your lives is - the one you both will stick to over the long-term." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2684: Ken from the Philippines seeks advice on balancing resistance and cardio training for himself and his wife as they aim to achieve fat loss and general fitness. Dr. Neal explains the importance of incorporating all five components of fitness cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, flexibility, balance, and speed into their routine. He offers a structured weekly plan, emphasizing consistency, gradual intensity increases, and the value of both strength and endurance training. Quotes to ponder: "To develop both muscular strength and muscular endurance, we need to incorporate both training styles." "The ideal training to help you and your wife in the best shape of your lives is - the one you both will stick to over the long-term." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marathoners typically taper or decrease mileage and intensity in the last few weeks before their race. But studies show that less than 40% of runners are actually optimizing their taper. How can you be one of the runners doing it right? Let's find out. On today's show, I'll explore what the ideal marathon taper should look like, the common mistakes that runners make during taper, and how to get your mind ready and avoid the “Taper Tantrums” I'll also cover the best guidelines for marathon taper nutrition based on your size and needs. By the end of the show, you'll have all the knowledge you need to have a successful taper, setting you up for your best marathon yet.   And don't worry, you don't have to take notes or try to memorize all of this! If you want all the details on how to run your best marathon, including taper, just sign up for my free 12 day email course at www.theplantedrunner.com/marathon.  Welcome to the Planted Runner. I'm Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library.  Don't forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less. LINKS: Guided Visualization podcast: theplantedrunner.com/guided-visualization.   If you'd like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link. For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running products I recommend, check out my curated list on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theplantedrunner EARTH BREEZE: Get even your stinkiest running clothes clean without the ugly plastic jug. Save 40% with free shipping at https://www.earthbreeze.com/plantedrunner NOURIFY PLUS from PREVINEX: Simply the highest quality, best tasting plant-based protein powder you can buy. If you are ready to simplify your nutrition and optimize your fueling, you can try Nourify for 20% off the regular price with my unique link https://previnex.refr.cc/default/u/claireb RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great info “Claire does a really good job of giving great and relevant information without being preachy or repetitive. Episodes are nice and consice when solo and thoughtful interviews when there is a guest.” MrJeffreyW  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Good Information for anyone who runs “I've been running for many years. I still learn useful information from Claire in most episodes of this podcast. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to run better.” AsterMan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love this podcast!! “I'm training for my first marathon and I'm plant based, this podcast has been so helpful and inspiring!” Seira89  Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat

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Welcome back to the podcast! In today's must-listen episode, Chantel got to speak with  Dr. Eric Balcavage Dr. Eric Balcavage DC, CFMP, BCIM, is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen. Dr. Balcavage is widely recognized around the world as a leader in Functional Medicine and Thyroid Physiology. In over 20 years of practice, he has successfully helped thousands of people suffering with thyroid problems and other chronic health conditions. Dr. Balcavage received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport, Iowa in 1995, and has been in practice since 1996. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. Dr. Balcavage is Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and a Certified Nutrition Specialist. He spends hundreds of hours every year advancing his knowledge base on functional medicine, thyroid physiology, functional neurology, immune system function, hormone function, and regenerative therapies. Dr. Balcavage's quest for advanced research and training is the result of his passion and determination to help patients who have been unable to heal and recover from chronic illness in the Allopathic medical model.   Enjoy!   pre-order my book now: https://canzell.typeform.com/to/RD7K7zQZ   Heart and Soil: Website: http://chantelrayway.com/liver  Use Coupon Code: Chantelray10   Today's Episode Is Sponsored By BiOptimizers Masszymes: http://masszymes.com/waistawayfree    Use code waistaway10 for a special discount!   Today's Episode Is Sponsored By BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit https://magbreakthrough.com/waistaway and enter code waistaway for 10% off any order. https://magbreakthrough.com/rf_special?rfsn=7678975.73fd57&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7678975.73fd57     Masszymes - https://bioptimizers.com/shop/products/masszymes?rfsn=7678975.73fd57&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7678975.73fd57   HCL (Hydrochloric Acid) - https://bioptimizers.com/shop/products/hcl-breakthrough?rfsn=7678975.73fd57&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7678975.73fd57     Sleep Breakthrough - https://bioptimizers.com/shop/products/sleep-breakthrough?rfsn=7678975.73fd57&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7678975.73fd57    Join Our Non-Toxic Family MasterClass: Website: https://nontoxicfamily.com/masterclass/ Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay/   Order One Meal And A Tasting: https://chantelrayway.com/onemeal/    Order All The Books: Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way - 2nd Edition:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999823116/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0    Fasting to Freedom: The Gift of Fasting: https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Freedom-Gift-Chantel-Ray/dp/0999823132/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=    Freedom From Food: A Six Week Bible Study Course: https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Food-Bible-Study-Course/dp/0999823159/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/135-7722513-4171815?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0999823159&pd_rd_r=91d59435-2126-4f9d-867e-00646964e3e4&pd_rd_w=mg3U0&pd_rd_wg=FcVwL&pf_rd_p=fd3ebcd0-c1a2-44cf-aba2-bbf4810b3732&pf_rd_r=NWM3687GJSRKKQ4BYQP4&psc=1&refRID=NWM3687GJSRKKQ4BYQP4    Connect With Us:   Leave us a review: https://chantelrayway.com/review/    Share YOUR Story: https://chantelrayway.com/contact/   Contact directly through email at questions@chantelrayway.com    Enjoy refreshing, all-natural wine: https://chantelrayway.com/wine/   Listen to the new audiobook as a podcast HERE: https://chantelrayway.com/purchase-audio-book/   Free Video Preview: https://chantelrayway.com/top-12-thin-eater-tips-free-video/   Check out the VIDEO COURSE here: https://chantelrayway.com/video-course/   Purchase on Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/intermittentfastingthechantelrayway   Strengthen your immune system with Vitamin C: https://chantelrayway.com/vitaminc/    Enjoy a FREE smoothie recipe book: https://chantelrayway.com/freerecipe/   Re-energize with nutritious algae Energybits: https://chantelrayway.com/energybits    Castor Oil: https://chantelrayway.com/castoroil   Connect with us on Social Media:   YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA   Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay       Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/   Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay   ***As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.***

Halacha follows the opinion that "Misvot Serichot Kavana" – meaning, one who performs a Misva must have this purpose in mind in order to fulfill his obligation. Thus, for example, before one begins reciting Shema, he must pause and think for a moment in his mind that he prepares to fulfill the Torah obligation to recite the daily Shema. This applies to both the daytime and nighttime Shema recitations. In some situations, a person does not have specific intention that he fulfills a Misva, but it is clear from the setting and context that this is his objective. For example, even if a person forgets to specifically think about the Misva before he begins reciting Shema, it is abundantly clear that one who comes to the synagogue, dons Tallit and Tefillin, and recites the prayers from the Siddur has in mind to fulfill the Misva. The Mishna Berura (Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan, 1839-1933) cites a number of Halachic authorities who rule that one fulfills his obligation in such a case. Even though one must Le'chatehila (optimally) have specific intention to fulfill the Misva, he nevertheless fulfills his obligation even without this intent if it is clear from context that he performs the given act for this purpose. (The Mishna Berura proves this conclusion from a number of Talmudic passages.) Other examples where this ruling would apply are eating in a Sukka and shaking a Lulab on Sukkot. Even if a person does not have specific intention to fulfill the Misva, it is obvious that he eats in the Sukka or shakes the Lulab for the purpose of the Misva, and he thus fulfills his obligation even without specific intent. It must be emphasized, however, that this applies only "Be'di'abad" (after the fact). Optimally, one must, indeed, have specific intention before performing a Misva that he performs the given act for the purpose of the Misva. The Be'ur Halacha (supplementary essays accompanying the Mishna Berura) notes that for many people, it would, indeed, be necessary – even "Be'di'abad" – to have specific intention before reciting the nighttime Shema. It is very common during the summer months for congregations to recite Arbit before sunset. Since the Misva of the nighttime Shema takes effect only at nightfall, those who recite Arbit before sunset do not fulfill their Shema obligation at Arbit; they must repeat Shema later, after dark. For such people, then, reciting Shema during the Arbit service in the synagogue is not necessarily done for the purpose of fulfilling the Misva. Since they frequently recite Arbit before sundown, when they cannot fulfill the Shema obligation, it cannot be assumed that they have in mind to fulfill the Misva of Shema when they recite Shema during Arbit. Therefore, if a person who normally recites Arbit before sundown happens on one occasion to recite Arbit after dark, he does not fulfill his obligation of Shema in Arbit unless he has specific intention to fulfill the Misva. Without specific intention, it cannot be assumed that he recites Shema for this purpose, since he normally recites Shema in Arbit without fulfilling the Misva. In this case, then, one who recites Shema without specific intention would have to repeat Shema. Summary: One who performs a Misva must first think in his mind that he performs the given act for the purpose of fulfilling the Misva. However, if he did not have this specific intention, he nevertheless fulfills his obligation if it is clear from the setting and context that this was his purpose in performing the act. Thus, for example, one must think before reciting Shema that he does so for the purpose of the Misva, but if he did not have this intention, he nevertheless fulfills the Misva since it is obvious that he recites Shema for this purpose. The exception to this rule is the case of somebody who normally prays Arbit before sundown, when he cannot fulfill the obligation of the nighttime Arbit. If such a person happens one time to recite Arbit after dark, he does not fulfill his Shema obligation in Arbit unless he has specific intention to this effect.

Adam Levitan checks back in on the latest ADP risers and fallers across the best ball landscape with another edition of Market Monday. In this episode, we discuss: ADP movement in the best ball streets Links mentioned in the episode: 2024 Best Ball Mania Manifesto Update ETR's Best Ball Content Schedule How to Win Underdog's Best Ball Mania WE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://bit.ly/establishtherun NEW! BEST BALL PRODUCT: Rankings for every site, strategy content, and all the premium analysis you need to dominate at Best Ball: https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/ $100 BONUS: Looking to play Best Ball on Underdog? If you don't have an Underdog account yet, use promo code “ETR” for a first deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run SPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We've partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you're maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/ FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun

Join Michelle Martin and her guest Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney.com for a deep-dive into how to build an optimally diversified ETF portfolio. Also, explore a host of ETF's including the Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF. Dive into strategies for diversifying your ETF portfolio without overdoing it. And what is the key difference investing in US ETF's vs a UCIT's ETF that matters to Singaporean investors? Get insights into Nvidia's meteoric rise and future prospects, and explore potential alternatives amid the AI boom. Plus, Tim shares his top money tip for us today which could mean you enjoy your coffee with greater ease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: The Local Interaction Basis: Identifying Computationally-Relevant and Sparsely Interacting Features in Neural Networks, published by Marius Hobbhahn on May 20, 2024 on The AI Alignment Forum. This is a linkpost for our two recent papers, produced at Apollo Research in collaboration with Kaarel Hanni (Cadenza Labs), Avery Griffin, Joern Stoehler, Magdalena Wache and Cindy Wu: 1. An exploration of using degeneracy in the loss landscape for interpretability https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.10927 2. An empirical test of an interpretability technique based on the loss landscape https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.10928 Not to be confused with Apollo's recent Sparse Dictionary Learning paper. A key obstacle to mechanistic interpretability is finding the right representation of neural network internals. Optimally, we would like to derive our features from some high-level principle that holds across different architectures and use cases. At a minimum, we know two things: 1. We know that the training loss goes down during training. Thus, the features learned during training must be determined by the loss landscape. We want to use the structure of the loss landscape to identify what the features are and how they are represented. 2. We know that models generalize, i.e. that they learn features from the training data that allow them to accurately predict on the test set. Thus, we want our interpretation to explain this generalization behavior. Generalization has been linked to basin broadness in the loss landscape in several ways, most notably including singular learning theory, which introduces the learning coefficient as a measure of basin broadness that doubles as a measure of generalization error that replaces the parameter count in Occam's razor. Inspired by both of these ideas, the first paper explores using the structure of the loss landscape to find the most computationally natural representation of a network. We focus on identifying parts of the network that are not responsible for low loss (i.e. degeneracy), inspired by singular learning theory. These degeneracies are an obstacle for interpretability as they mean there exist parameters which do not affect the input-output behavior in the network (similar to the parameters of a Transformer WV and WO matrices that do not affect the product WOV). We explore 3 different ways neural network parameterisations can be degenerate: 1. when activations are linearly dependent 2. when gradient vectors are linearly dependent 3. when ReLU neurons fire on the same inputs. This investigation leads to the interaction basis, and eventually the local interaction basis (LIB) that we test in the second paper. This basis removes computationally irrelevant features and interactions, and sparsifies the remaining interactions between layers. Finally, we analyse how modularity is connected to degeneracy in the loss landscape. We suggest a preliminary metric for finding the sorts of modules that the neural network prior is biased towards. The second paper tests how useful the LIB is in toy and language models. In this new basis we calculate integrated gradient based interactions between features, and analyse the graph of all features in a network. We interpret strongly-interacting features, and identify modules in this graph using the modularity metric of the first paper. To derive the LIB basis we coordinate-transform the activations of neural networks in two steps: Step 1 is a transformation into the PCA basis, removing activation space directions which don't explain any variance. Step 2 is a transformation of the activations to align the basis with the right singular vectors of the gradient vector dataset. The 2nd step is the key new ingredient which aims to make interactions between adjacent layers sparse, and removes directions which do not affect downstre...

Famed emotional intelligence researcher Daniel Goleman shares tools for more productive and fulfilling work days. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The five-minute technique for mastering your attention 2) The technique Special Forces use to stay cool and calm 3) How to quiet the negative voice inside your head Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep959 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DANIEL — Psychologist and author of Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman has transformed the way the world educates children, relates to family and friends, leads, and conducts business. A frequent speaker on campuses and to businesses of all kinds and sizes, he has worked with organizations around the globe, examining the way social and emotional competencies impact the bottom-line. Ranked one of the 10 most influential business thinkers by the Wall Street Journal, Goleman's articles in the Harvard Business Review are among the most frequently requested reprints. He has won many awards, including the HBR McKinsey Award for best article of the year. Harvard's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences awarded him its Centennial Medallion. Apart from his writing on emotional intelligence, Goleman has written books on topics including self-deception, creativity, transparency, meditation, social and emotional learning, eco-literacy and the ecological crisis. His latest book, Optimal, shows why emotional intelligence can help each of us have rewarding and productive days. Daniel Goleman's online Emotional Intelligence Program found at,danielgolemanemotionalintelligence.com, offers anyone a deep understanding of the competencies of self-awareness, self-management, empathy and social skill. • Book: "Optimal: How to Sustain Personal and Organizational Excellence Every Day" • Book: "Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body" • Website: DanielGoleman.info — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life" by Martin Seligman • Book: "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl • Prayer: Reinhold Niebuhr's “Serenity Prayer” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Too many people are downbeat. The heaviness of 24-hour news cycles are locking people's creativity and spirit away in dank, lightless basements. Here are five tips to turn the tide, and find a baseline of excitement and optimism from which to contribute to solutions for the problems that make us feel like the world has gone to sh1t. As ever the show is supported by founding sponsor Illustration X: illustrationx.com and the Ukrainian Institute. You can help a wonderful organisation by supporting the Ukrainian creative community as they struggle to keep making during the horrific war: ui.org.ua/ The Creative Condition book is available to pre-order now at: https://www.bentallonwriter.com/shop/p/the-creative-condition-understanding-and-embracing-human-creativity-signed-paperback-pre-order-april-11th-release For the ebook version: https://shorturl.at/bkBDE https://bentallon.com

Nutrition plays a vital role in the management of critically ill patients, and a tailored approach based on patient assessment, nutritional requirements, and clinical status is essential for optimising outcomes and promoting recovery.The concept of patient phenotyping and endotyping will help clinicians to better target nutrition interventions for a patient by categorising patients based on observable behaviours and underlying biological mechanisms, respectively.About these concepts, their clinical use and limitations we have interviewed Dr. Arthur Van Zanten. Listen to his explanations in our podcast offered by NEXT.

Consider the implications of undertaking a 10-year strategic plan during a global pandemic. The Greater Washington Community Foundation did just that, bringing its intentionally diverse constituency of civic, business, nonprofit and community leaders together to inform the process and vision. In the Washington DC region, the pandemic exposed the thin economic margins, structural racism, and lack of access to resources that Black and other communities of color have grappled with in and around our nation's capital for generations. As Tonia Wellons, President, and CEO of Greater Washington Community Foundation explains on this episode of Power Station, the moment created an opportunity to engage its unique cohort in building on the Foundation's core competencies, identifying barriers to economic justice, investing in groundbreaking solutions, and aligning itself with change making, high impact nonprofits. Tonia breaks down how closing the racial wealth gap is embedded in every issue the Foundation tackles and in its robust investments in targeted guaranteed income initiatives and a brand new school-based Children's Savings Account. Tonia Wellons see its convenings as the Foundation's superpower, the space where communities have a voice, business leaders become allies and impact is an achievable goal.        

This week on the podcast I am joined by Dr. Mike Van Thielen. Mike is a PhD. Holistic Nutritionist, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Certified in Chinese herbal medicine, homeopathy and also the Medical Director at ClariGenZ Health. He is also a best-selling author of Access 2 Success, a book focused on optimizing productivity and focus and creating a stress-free life. He is also a treating physician for Boston Neuro Pain and Psych Centers, helping tens of thousands of patients with chronic pain and mental health conditions. Mike has over 3 decades of involvement with the best optimal health practices, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, sports performance, nutrition and supplementation, and biohacking strategies. He is a mentor and coach, helping people regain control of their health.   On this episode we talk about biohacks for a healthier life, how we obtain optimal health and get to be living our best. We also discuss how to identify your purpose in life, different modalities for learning control over our minds, stem cell therapy, and so much more! DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research. ------------------------------------- Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube | Website To Email the Show: info@balancebymeghan.com Connect with Mike: Website | Instagram   ---------------------------------- Organika is offering my listeners 25% off online when you use code Meghan25 at checkout. Visit organika.com and receive 25% off your order online. ------------------------------- Shop my Amazon Store Front where I link all my favourite wellness, lifestyle, pregnancy, and beauty products and brands. ---------------------------------- Join me by practicing yoga and fitness in the comfort of your home! Click here for my YouTube channel.

David Gillespie is a polymath. That is, he knows a lot about a lot. He has a voracious appetite for learning and a few years ago, when all of his six kids(!) were in school, he did a deep dive into the educational system in Australia, in an effort to gainer a clearer understanding of how it all worked, or in some instances, didn't work. Among other things, one of the outcomes of his investigation is the amazing charity he set up (with the help of many incredible teachers); freeschool.org.au. It is a totally free resource created to help Australian students and it's built around the current curriculum (2024), for students undertaking years 7 to 12. This chat went far and wide and was a little longer than usual (for David). Enjoy. freeschool.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 197 Sam Thompson, Sport Nutritionist and PhD Candidate at the University of the West of Scotland and Celtic FC, joins us. Specifically Sam will be looking at: What plant based diets are The advantages and disadvantages to vegetarian and vegan diets How to avoid key pitfalls of these diets Real world examples of how to implement these diets for athletes About Sam : "I am a Sports and Exercise Nutritionist based in Valencia, Spain currently undertaking my PhD with the University of the West of Scotland and Celtic FC investigating the dietary behaviours of elite youth footballers. Previously, I worked with a range of clients ranging from the general population to athletes, including team sport athletes as well as individual sports such as cycling, running and triathlon. " Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samthompson_nutrition/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/samtnutrition Nominate future podcast guests here! If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you. https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode197 JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM: https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/ ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

Generally speaking, one may not ask a gentile on Shabbat to perform an activity that is forbidden for Jews on Shabbat. Thus, for example, it is forbidden to ask a gentile to turn on a light, or to drive to pick up something for him. There are, however, a number of important exceptions to this rule. Firstly, one may ask a gentile to turn on a light if there is a child present who is afraid of the dark and inconsolably frightened. Halacha allows asking a gentile to perform a Melacha (activity forbidden on Shabbat) if this is necessary for the care of an ill patient, and all children are considered "Holim" ("ill") in this regard. For the needs of a frightened child, then, it is permissible to ask a gentile to perform a Melacha – even an act that is forbidden for a Jew on Shabbat by force of Torah law. Hence, it is permissible to ask a non-Jewish housekeeper, for example, to turn on a light if a child is in distress due to the dark. Asking a gentile to perform Melacha on Shabbat is also allowed in the case of cold conditions. Halacha considers all people "ill" with regard to cold temperatures, due to the potential to fall ill from exposure to the cold. Therefore, it is permissible to ask a gentile to turn on the heat if the home is cold. Of course, one should make a point of turning the heat on before Shabbat. But if somebody forgot to turn on the heat, or if he was expecting mild conditions and it became cold on Shabbat, he may ask a non-Jew to turn the heat on. With regard to air conditioning, too, there is room to allow asking a non-Jew to turn on the air conditioning if the heat is intolerable. Generally speaking, heat is not considered a potential health risk like the cold, and therefore, under normal circumstances, one may not ask a gentile to turn on an air conditioner or adjust an air conditioner on Shabbat. For example, if the air conditioning is running and one wants the temperature to be lowered another two degrees, he may not ask a gentile to adjust the thermostat. If, however, one did not expect hot conditions, or if a brief power outage disrupted the operation of the air conditioning, and the heat becomes insufferable, on may ask a gentile on Shabbat to turn on the air conditioner. Of course, as mentioned above, heat and air conditioning should be turned on or set before Shabbat; the Halachot discussed here apply only if, for whatever reason, one had not set the unit before Shabbat. Summary: Although it is generally forbidden to ask a gentile to perform on Shabbat any activity that is forbidden for a Jew on Shabbat, it is permissible to ask a gentile to turn on a light if a child is inconsolably distressed because of the dark. It is also permissible to ask a gentile to turn on the heat under cold conditions, or to turn on an air conditioner in situations of severe heat. Optimally, though, one should make a point of setting the heat or air conditioning before Shabbat.

Welcome to the SYNC Your Life podcast episode #202!  In this episode, I dive into the idea that normal is not optimal when it comes to women's hormone health. Too many women are being told their labs are "normal" while in reality, they aren't close to optimal. I don't know about you, but I want to live OPTIMALLY! In this podcast, I share two of the most common markers that are off for women over the age of 35 and what I see happening most commonly in this space. In this episode, I refer to a recent podcast on thyroid testing, which can be found here. If you feel like something is "off" with your hormones, check out the FREE hormone imbalance quiz at sync.jennyswisher.com.  To learn more about the SYNC Digital Course, check out jennyswisher.com. 

Justin (@JustinHerzig) breaks down the cash day dominated by one very popular train lineup. How did people get to train? What's the strategy when you know there will be a train? How should people decide playing H2Hs vs 50/50s? All of this is discussed and more. Tune in to listen to the best of the best talk player takes, fantasy strategy, Reignmakers marketplace, and more!If you are new to DraftKings and want to try it out, you can claim a FREE Reignmakers Starter Pack now. 

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If you're new to real estate investing, you may feel overwhelmed and wonder how to determine which properties to buy. Optimally, you'd like to get a handle on which investments will be the most profitable before jumping in—and you can—by understanding how to calculate cap rate. Calculating the market cap rate, or capitalization rate, is hands down the best place to begin, especially for real estate investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Change is hard. I completely understand the fear and pains that change brings but I promise it's the only way to improve in life and get what you want. Given that, I want to talk about change, some common errors when it comes to approaching change, the 4 stages of change, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:15) Why Change is Hard (2:35) Common Errors When Approaching Change (10:30) When We Change One Thing, We Change Another Thing (15:00) Brushing Your Teeth Example (17:20) The 4 Stages of Change (20:30) When Relapse Happens (24:55) Parting Advice ---------------- Follow Me on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/laceeiskk/ ---------------- We have helped over 800 women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://form.typeform.com/to/WKxPkc

Episode 2402- On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Jen Unwin about food addiction, CGMs and how once you know, you can't unknow, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/10/you-cant-unknow-with-dr-jen-unwin-episode-2402 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - You Can't Unknow Vinnie and Dr. Unwin jump into a discussion about food, addictions, and how certain behaviors can lead to disease. (2:30) Vinnie, however, has a problem blaming folks for getting addicted to foods, because food is necessary for survival, unlike, drugs, alcohol, or cigarettes. Optimally, we should continuously stay away from foods that harm us. (9:00) Dr. Unwin appreciates some of her earlier struggles because now she is more aware of what it takes to keep a healthy body and brain. (10:00) They discuss “bonk” and how Vinnie learned about fueling with ketones. She discusses brain health, ketones, and what happens in the brain with sugars. (15:00) What seems to have been functional in early human evolution has gone awry because of our modern diets. (22:30) They discuss food-like items that mess with body chemistry and how they affect hunger signals. (29:00) The body really doesn't require more than 1-2 teaspoons of sugar to function, and your body can make that on its own from your liver. (34:00) They talk about CGMs and what a beneficial tool it is. (38:00) Once you see what certain foods do to your body you can't unknow! Faulty Research and Faux Information Vinnie shares the recently published article claiming that meat causes diabetes. (40:00) They discuss how it's a flawed study that doesn't even make sense physiologically. Diabetes is caused by carbs, and meat has no carbs. Low-fat and vegan diets are misleading when it comes to health. (50:00) Dr. Unwin is advocating for food addiction to be recognized as a medical problem. (53:00) She hopes for health regulations based on the labeling and advertising of processed foods. Next year she will be part of a food addiction conference where notable doctors and experts will be speaking. You can follow her on X/Twitter @jen_unwin or Dr Jen Unwin-Fork in the Road to receive updates on the conference. Vinnie mentions the challenge of the correct health information getting out there because of funding from high-finance sources. (55:00) He's excited about important conferences like Dr. Unwin mentions because they fight misinformation. Dr Unwin gives a little more info on the conference: May 17, 2024 in Central London at the Royal College of General Practitioners. Follow her on X for more updates and for ticket information when it becomes available.   [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!  

Hey Friend! Are you ready to add and prioritize strength training so that you can FEEL STRONG, CONFIDENT and PAIN FREE?!? Hopefully you checked out last week's episode on ALL the amazing benefits of strength training (and if not I highly recommend it) and you are inspired and motivated to start picking up those weights and build that muscle! During pregnancy and postpartum navigating fitness and strength training can be scary because we don't want to hurt ourselves or our growing baby, but there is always a level of strength training that you can do.  Even without equipment! Inside today's episode I dive into many different tips and strategies on HOW you can get started with strength training or just prioritize and optimize your strength training, even when your stuck at home and have to do a home workout with minimal to no equipment.  This does not have to be overwhelming or time consuming, I am providing you with my strength training system so that you can take out the overwhelm and fear around strength training.  Especially for pelvic floor issues like incontinence and prolapse, strength training can be so beneficial, especially during your pregnancy and postpartum journey.  Need I mention also to tone the core and get rid of that mom pooch?!? I have loved my strength training journey and I am so excited to see how you feel once you start prioritizing yours!    If you want to get more support in knowing what's the most beneficial and optimal strength training program for you or help in healing and restoring your core reach out and lets get you booked for a Coaching Session or in person Therapy session. Make Sure to reach out to> PTDes@balancedmomtality.com    AND/OR   join my FREE Facebook community for a safe and supportive place to share and support each other!> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1696216757461633/    Follow and get tips/tricks on:  Facebook> @thebalancedmomtality   Instagram> @the_balanced_momtality   Learn > www.balancedmomtality.com   Join my VIP Insider group and receive my Newsletter full of great tips and tricks and upcoming resources! > https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/ 

In this episode of Longevity By Design, Dr. Blander sits down with Dr. Mitch Roslin to discuss insulin resistance. Insulin resistance has been top of mind for Dr. Blander recently, and this conversation offers new insights into how we can prevent insulin resistance through diet and lifestyle. Dr. Roslin parses out the different factors that cause insulin resistance, explaining that some are within our control (diet and lifestyle) while others are not (age and genetics). Dr. Roslin also talks about his clinical experience as a bariatric surgeon, sharing insights on how to manage weight and prevent obesity. He gives his expertise on how to eat optimally for metabolic health and answers questions about the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. Episode highlights:Introduction: (0:00–2:45)Insulin's most important role in the body: (2:46–5:35)What does it mean to be insulin resistant?: (5:35–7:15)What causes insulin resistance?: (7:15–9:00)Fasting insulin is an early warning sign for disease: (9:00–11:45)Dr. Roslin's clinical experience with obesity: (11:45–14:25) Body fat is not a bad thing: (14:25–16:55)Insulin levels impact where fat is stored in the body: (16:55–19:35)How can we prevent insulin resistance?: (19:35–21:35)Dr. Roslin's thoughts on the ideal diet: (21:35–22:35)Benefits of going for a walk after you eat: (22:35-23:55)Diet vs. exercise for weight loss: (23:55–26:45)Does the keto diet prevent insulin resistance? : (26:45–28:45)Time-restricted eating for weight management: (28:45–33:15)Psychology of obesity: (33:15–39:40) Does insulin resistance make it harder to lose weight? (39:40–41:43)What form of exercise is best to prevent insulin resistance? (41:43–46:05) How do we objectively identify insulin resistance?: (46:05–48:30)PCOS: (48:30–50:45)Defining “healthy”: (50:45–52:45)Wrap-up: (52:45-end) Longevity By Design is produced by InsideTracker. InsideTracker provides a personal health analysis and data-driven wellness guide to help you add years to your life—and life to your years. Choose a plan that best fits your needs to get your comprehensive biomarker analysis, customized Action Plan, and customer-exclusive healthspan resources.Listen to all episodes of Longevity By Design at https://info.insidetracker.com/longevitybydesign 

A Bite Size episode. Many people struggling with eating disorders are also empaths. This can be a super-power but also emotionally overwhelming and difficult to manage at times. The emotional cost can sometimes be managed through a food or a body image focus, as a maladaptive but understandable means of finding distraction, escape and control. In this episode, I explore 7 signs that may indicate that you're an empath and then 5 ways to live optimally in what-can-be a demanding and overwhelming world. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsors: Sabrina Magnan -  www.sabrinamagnan.com/bingechallenge WeShape - Katie Bramlett:   http://www.weshape.com/freedom   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Event - Inspiring Prevention of Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-prevention-of-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues-tickets-601388086957  

In this episode of MGMA's Ask An Advisor podcast, we feature Senior Advisor Cristy Good talking about strategies for medical practice leaders to optimally staff their practice. MGMA Resources discussed: Data Mining: https://www.mgma.com/articles/data-mine-good-management-is-timeless Better Performance KPIs: https://www.mgma.com/articles/data-mine-reaping-what-you-sow-keys-to-mgma-better-performer-productivity More Resources: Staffing Needs: https://www.mgma.com/articles/staffing-to-demand-how-a-medical-group-illuminated-staffing-needs Better Performer Productivity: https://www.mgma.com/articles/data-mine-reaping-what-you-sow-keys-to-mgma-better-performer-productivity Threading the Staffing Needle: https://www.mgma.com/articles/threading-the-needle-the-right-support-for-high-producing-medical-practices Staffing and Financial Challenges webinar: https://www.mgma.com/webinars/moving-beyond-survival-lean-methodology-to-solve-medical-practice-staffing-and-financial-challenges-on-demand Staffing the Medical Practice book: https://www.mgma.com/books/staffing-the-medical-practice WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Let us know if there's a topic you want us to cover or an expert you would like us to interview. Email us at podcasts@mgma.com. If you have opportunities and resources you'd like to share with MGMA members, go to Marketing with MGMA to find out how you can connect with the MGMA audience. Sponsor: CareCredit: From inflation to the rising cost of healthcare, in today's economic environment, many patients may delay or choose not to move forward with recommended care because of the cost. By accepting the CareCredit credit card, you can help more patients get the care they want and need — without delay — by offering a convenient way to pay for coinsurance, deductibles, and care not covered by insurance. Plus, when patients use CareCredit, you receive payment in two business days — helping to increase cash flow and reduce self-pay receivables. Enhance the patient experience and help increase satisfaction and loyalty with CareCredit. For more information or to get started, visit carecredit.com/mgmapodcast.

We are deep into Dragonflight and Team 2 has made good on their promise of optional content. The pattern looks to be continuing in 10.1.7 but let's look at what has been offered in 10.1.5 to get a read on how this is landing with players.

With World Youth Day in Lisbon taking place next week, we talk with Colm Flynn of EWTN News about the prepping and planning behind this amazing event plus the opportunity for encouter as so many youth and young adults flood the country so rich in Catholic history. Optimally-timed with all the media reports breaking down the new movie "Barbie," Carrie Gress joins to discuss her new thought-provoking book, "The End of Woman: The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us." Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Learn about blood sugar control's powerful impact on your health from expert and type 1 diabetic Andrew Koutnik. With pre-diabetes on the rise at an alarming rate this is a conversation you don't want to miss. —These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Reading Lab series where our esteemed Nurse Doza shines light on the integral role our adrenal glands play in maintaining balance and vitality. These tiny powerhouses situated above our kidneys work tirelessly to manage our stress responses, regulate blood pressure and sugar levels, and produce essential hormones. However, are we giving them the care they truly deserve? To measure the health of your adrenal glands, Nurse Doza discusses a key indicator – the DHEAS test. This test presents valuable insights into how well your adrenals are working. Optimally, DHEAS levels should range between 200 and 300. So, what do the highs and lows mean? If your DHEAS level shoots above the optimal, it signals overactive adrenals often driven by stress. Conversely, a low level can point to underactive adrenals.  In today's fast-paced world, stress is an unwelcome, constant companion. Nurse Doza fervently encourages you to be vigilant about your adrenal health and not to let additional stress tip the scales. This brings us to an effective solution to support your adrenal health – Zen. Zen is a product uniquely formulated to help manage your adrenal function. It provides your body with the nourishment it needs to handle stress effectively and keep your adrenal glands functioning optimally. So, why not take a proactive step towards improved health and well-being? Click on the link below to explore Zen, our highly recommended adrenal health booster. Remember, understanding and managing your adrenal function can significantly optimize your overall health. With Zen, you're well on your way to better adrenal health and an enhanced quality of life. Visit us at idovitamins.com/zen to discover how Zen can help rejuvenate your adrenal health today. We're on this journey together. Take the first step with Zen and see how it transforms your health one day at a time.  

Danielle is a board-certified adult nurse practitioner and a certified functional medicine practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Danielle began her medical practice in a conventional primary care setting in 2014. After experiencing fertility challenges first-hand, she discovered the functional medicine practice model, and never looked back! Danielle now works with fertility clients through a functional medicine lens, and advocates for general health optimization. She is passionate about supporting each client on their own health and wellness journey.    https://www.vitalaspirations.com/ instagram: @vital.aspirations   For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/

Today, I am going to talk about an incredible personal experience with a revolutionary healthcare technology that left me so impressed I simply had to share it. And my guest today is the man at the forefront of this technology. Andrew Lacy is the CEO of Prenuvo, a company on a mission to shift healthcare from reactive to proactive. Prenuvo provides comprehensive whole body MRI scans in a mere 60 minutes, without using contrast dies and without radiation.Prenuvo's groundbreaking technology goes beyond traditional imaging, capturing over 2,000 images during the scan and analyzing them for more than 500 medical conditions. Data shows that 1 in 20 Prenuvo patients have received a potentially life-saving diagnosis.I myself learned about a few smaller issues my body is currently dealing with that enable me to course correct and nip them in the bud, before they potentially become bigger issues down the road. We are going to take a deep dive into the world of cutting-edge diagnostics and the incredible potential of artificial intelligence in transforming the landscape of healthcare with Andrew.Andrew is a true visionary and a product technologist at heart with extensive experience taking transformative digital products from conception to launch in startups and large corporations. He co-founded Tapulous, a company that pioneered the iPhone mobile revenues mechanics that now underpin the app store. Their product Tap Tap Revenge was the most popular iOs game in the world in 2010. Tapulous was acquired by the Walt Disney Company as a wholly-owned subsidiary in 2010.Prior to Tapulous, Andrew was at ZapTravel, where he built and commercialized Alexa and Siri-like vertical search interfaces that predated the launch of those. Andrew holds an MBA from Stanford and a JD from University of Melbourne.Prepare to have your understanding of healthcare transformed, just as it happened to me. This episode is a game-changer for those who are currently managing health conditions and for those who want to take preventative action and have agency over their health.And we have an incredible offer for those in our audience who are interested in taking action and getting a whole body scan: use the code SUPERHUMANIZE to get a $300 discount. For online bookings use the link www.prenuvo.com/superhumanize and for over the phone bookings simply mention SUPERHUMANIZE.In this episode with Andrew, you'll discover:-Andrews' "Why" in creating Prenuvo...04:30-How Prenuvo differs from traditional X-rays, CT and MRI tech...07:00-Ariane recounts her own experience of using the Prenuvo scan...09:30-The role of Prenuvo in anti-aging and detecting diseases earlier than ever...16:00-Patients who prevented fatal illness by taking agency over their bodies...20:30-Preventive health: not just for the super fit and elite biohackers...26:40-Making this new tech as accessible as possible...29:00-A growing number of physicians are incorporating Prenuvo into their annual physicals...30:00-The critical role of artificial intelligence in the newest body scans...33:30-The biggest challenges to overcome in developing this new tech...38:15-Andrew's best personal practice...44:44-And much more...Resources mentioned:Prenuvo (Use discount code SUPERHUMANIZE for a $300 discount!)Powerful Prenuvo Patient TestimonialGuest's social handles:FacebookTwitterP.S. If you enjoy this episode and feel it helps to elevate your life, please...

Hey everyone! I'm psyched to present this next guest as we had so many parallel “aha” moments about life, parenting, and spirituality - and we hope those of you listening will get to experience them as well. Ziba Ansari, a pharmacist with a seventeen-year career, found her soul beginning to shift towards spending more time at home with her daughter when she was born. To accommodate this change, she transitioned to a per diem hospital job, which proved advantageous during the pandemic years. Amidst the stressors at work, Ziba purposefully crafted a peaceful and connected life at home, reflecting the world she desired to live in. During this transformative journey, a profound insight emerged within Ziba. She realized her passion lay in working with parents and helping children become the best versions of themselves. Inspired by her daughter and her deep spiritual connection, Ziba embarked on writing a book called "The ABCs of Life to Nourish the Mind and Soul of Children," self-publishing it in December 2021. Her daughter became both the wellspring of inspiration and a conduit to higher dimensions. Ziba's path then led her to become a yoga instructor, delving into the realms of Energy Medicine Yoga (EMYoga). Ultimately, her journey culminated in earning certification as a parent coach. By seamlessly blending her background in pharmacy, her expertise in Energy Medicine Yoga, and her years of spiritual practice, Ziba connected the dots between parenting, yoga, and a heart-centered approach to life. This synergy birthed her vision and prompted her to found "A Heartful Path." This platform serves as the intersection where parents can cultivate self-care and subsequently nurture their children from a place of authenticity and love. Ziba understood the importance of providing parents with a holistic approach to raising their children. By offering comprehensive support for the well-being of parents, the challenging task of caring for their offspring becomes more tangible and comprehensible. Just as a marathon runner needs to have nourishment, sleep and a strong mindset, so too does a parent taking care of his or her children. “Parenting has its joy and also comes with its set of difficulties. Don't give up on yourself, and model what you want as much as feasible. Children are sponges and if we can have them soak up positivity, we know we have already made one successful stride. In times we mess up, which we all will go through at some point, don't blame or shame yourself, do what comes hard for most of us and comfort, support and be gentle to yourself. This process is sometimes the hardest, and as we do more of this we can be there for our children. Optimally our health is paramount to not only our longevity but also the health, wellbeing, and connections we create with our children. I would like to offer a program to parents that take into account the mind, body and soul, and incorporate yoga (for adults and kids), meditation, as well as coaching. I support the use of soulful medicine, versus pharmaceutical medicine for working through life's struggles.” -Ziba Ansari Connect with Ziba via: Website: www.aheartfulpath.com IG @aheartfulpath FB: A Heartful Path Email: Ziba.aheartfulpath@gmail.com Special offers for podcast listeners: Any opportunity to help any parents would be my honor. Right now I am offering 50% off all consultations or packages and the best way to get started is to go to my website (www.aheartfulpath.com) and send me a message on the contact page. We can work together to create a package that works for your family ranging from one consultation visit that covers (yoga, meditation, and coaching tools) to get you started and we can add more sessions as it seems right for your family. I'm also offering a four-class Energy Medicine Yoga series. This is ideal for anyone who is new to this area of EMYoga and wants to learn and incorporate it into their day to day. This four-hour zoom call packet is offered at $99 which spans four weeks and teaches energy techniques, combined with asanas that help increase your vitality, improve focus, bowel movements and sleep to name a few of the many benefits. Anyone signing up for one of these two offerings will receive an autographed copy of my book as a special free gift of gratitude.

Chanel is a nutrition coach and trainer who is VERY experienced and extremely successful in helping women train their way OUT of hormonal dysfunction including hypothalamic amenorrhea. She has a specific way of working with women from a place of patience, compassion and respect for the human female body that is so exciting – I just know that the future of women's strength training will improve thanks to women like her. Let's dive in and LEARN!TEMPDROP DISCOUNT: Linked hereSign up for our FREE Fertility Training June 13th: https://www.thehasociety.com/webinarRestore Your Fertility Program starts June 14th, apply for your spot here!https://www.thehasociety.com/restore-june Follow Chanel: https://instagram.com/chanelcolletteJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehapodcasthttp://instagram.com/danisheriffThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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today's episode is my very first guest episode!!! with a good friend of mine, Nikki Font.Nikki talks all about her fitness/wellness journey, struggling with gut health issues & anxiety; and explains how the 2 are linked! She goes in depth on how she overcame tough things like stomach issues, anxiety, high-stress & more!She also gives all the deets on how she started her own activewear company from home, how her morning routine impacts her whole day, and mindset tools that have really improved her everyday life!This was such a fun conversation with a gooood friend of mine & I hope you love listening in on it! (Think like a FaceTime convo!)Nikki's IG: https://instagram.com/nikkifont_fitness?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= nikkiFONT activewear discount code (THTM20 for 20% )  https://nikkifont.com Link for Essentials by nikkiFONT : https://thegainzbox.com/pages/nikki-fontMUCH LOVE,BrynKaizos Sleepytime Gut-friendly Coco Mix: Code HEALTHY25 https://kaizos.coMy APP: https://brynleyfitness.app