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In Part 2, Ted Kroeten goes deeper into the mechanics of free play, why traditional training misreads how kids actually learn, and how small-sided chaos builds problem-solvers, communicators, and creators. From one-v-one misconceptions to futsal culture, mixed-age environments, and why American kids rarely get “underload” time, Ted explains what the U.S. must rethink to compete globally.He also breaks down what parents can actually do to bring joy and development back into their child's soccer life — even without a Joy of the People program nearby.This conversation is a blueprint for the next 10–15 years of American soccer… if we're willing to go “down the mountain” before climbing higher.Key Talking Points• Why 1v1 isn't the holy grail — and why 2v2 teaches the real language of soccer• What small-sided games unlock: communication, deception, decision-making• The concept of overload vs underload and how it shapes development• Why futsal, SALs, barefoot play, and alternate balls accelerate creativity• The danger of top-down coaching and why talk-heavy models block learning• How kids self-regulate, self-officiate, and learn conflict resolution in real play• Why U.S. kids lack free play opportunities — especially girls• The global shift toward small-sided formats and why the U.S. is behind• How parents can build play cultures at home, in neighborhoods, and in friend groups• Ted's vision for the U.S. over the next 10–15 years — and why a “Play Revolution” is comingQuotes from Ted Kroeten• “Kids don't want to learn soccer — they want to be with their friends. The learning is a byproduct.”• “One-v-one doesn't really exist. Two-v-two teaches the real communication of the game.”• “If a kid knows how they learned it, it can be hacked. If they learned it unconsciously, it can't.”• “Small-sided, uncoached play is where the language of the game is spoken.”• “Friends must come before skills. Trust must come before competition.”• “We don't need more performance — we need more joy.”Episode Chapters00:00 — Why 1v1 Is Misunderstood in Player Development03:45 — 2v2 and 3v3: Where the Language of Soccer Lives07:30 — Small-Sided Chaos and Real Decision-Making11:15 — Overload vs Underload: Reading Kids, Not Results15:30 — Why Futsal Changes How Players Think19:30 — Mixed-Age Play and Learning From Older Kids23:30 — When Performance Kills Joy and Creativity27:45 — Kids Who Love Winning vs Kids Who Love Playing31:45 — Parents, Pressure, and the Loss of Free Play36:00 — Why U.S. Soccer Develops Too Early, Too Fast40:30 — Self-Regulation, Conflict, and Social Learning in Play44:30 — Building Play Environments Without a Club48:45 — What Coaches Talk Too Much About52:45 — Peak Height Velocity and Developmental Timing57:00 — Why Free-Play Kids Struggle Early but Thrive Later1:01:15 — Failing First to Build Better Players1:05:30 — The Next 10–15 Years of American Soccer1:09:30 — A Call to Trust Kids and Protect PlayConnect with Ted / Joy of the People

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Send us your feedback — we're listeningWelcome to Daily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper, recorded live here in London, England — where the world gathers for five minutes of faith, hope, and strength. We go straight into prayer. Psalm 23:3 — Restoration for Mental Overload, Emotional Weariness, and the Pressures of a New Day Scripture NIV: “He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake.”  Isaiah 26:3 — “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”From London to Nairobi, from Dubai to Auckland, from New York to Johannesburg — a global 5 A.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Introduction Across the world, early morning searches surge around exhaustion, burnout, and mental overload after Christmas. People wake feeling drained, scattered, and overwhelmed by responsibilities. This moment becomes a global cry for clarity, renewal, and God's restoring peace. Prayer Father, in Jesus' name, breathe restoration into every weary mind rising this morning. Lift the fog, the heaviness, the emotional fatigue left from busy days, sleepless nights, and the weight of ongoing responsibilities. Lord, refresh the soul that feels stretched, tired, or unsure of the path ahead. Bring divine order to scattered thoughts. Calm the nervous system. Strengthen those who must carry burdens silently. Guide every listener into the right decisions, right steps, and right mindset today. Let peace replace pressure, strength replace weakness, and clarity replace confusion. Father, renew their inner life and steady their whole being with Your presence as this new day begins. Prayer Points: prayer for clarity, prayer for inner strength, prayer for mental renewal, prayer for calm, prayer for energy, prayer for right decisions, prayer for emotional balance Life Application  Pause for sixty seconds this morning, breathe deeply, and invite God to refresh your mind. Speak today's scripture aloud as your personal declaration of peace.Declaration: I declare God restores my mind and directs my steps.Call to Action: Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.  morning prayer peace, Psalm 23:3 renewal, emotional fatigue prayer, christian clarity prayer, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk podcast, strength for the day Thank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk.Support this listener-funded ministry for £3 a moSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

In Round 103 of the Tactical Transition Tips on the Transition Drill Podcast, some mornings you wake up and you're already behind, not on tasks, but in your head. The list isn't a list anymore. It's a pile. Career decisions collide with money decisions. Money decisions collide with family pressure. Family pressure collides with location, timing, and the question you keep dodging: what happens when your current lane ends.This episode is about transition overload, what it actually is, how it sneaks in, and why it's dangerous even when you're still performing well. Transition overload isn't being busy. It's too many major decisions competing for the same mental space at the same time. When that happens, you don't just feel tired. Your judgment gets less accurate. You start bouncing between tasks, chasing quick relief instead of clear outcomes. You either rush decisions to collapse the pile, avoid decisions by staying in research mode, or do a little of everything and finish nothing.The point here isn't to grind harder. It's to protect decision quality. Because the quiet risk of overload is the quiet decision. The one you make just to reduce uncertainty. The one that turns into a path you didn't fully choose.This episode breaks down the difference between pressure with order and pressure without order, and why the second one feels endless. It also gives you three practical moves based on your timeline, so you can keep your transition deliberate instead of reactive.Close Range Group (transitioning within a year): Sequence Your Transition, Don't Pile It.Pick one primary lane for the next 60 to 90 days and put everything else in maintenance mode so you stop burning bandwidth on competing priorities.Medium Range Group (transitioning in 3 to 5 years): Reassess Your “Wish” List.Write out the expectations you've been carrying and renegotiate what still fits so you don't build a future plan around an outdated version of yourself.Long Range Group (transitioning in a decade or more): Put Buffers in Place to Avoid Panic Choices.Build financial, skill, and personal buffers now so future decisions don't get made under threat when timelines change fast.If you've felt friction instead of focus, this episode will help you spot what's happening and slow the pile down before it shrinks your options.Get additional resources and join our newsletter via the link in the show notes.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:Frontline OpticsGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://frontlineoptics.comPromocode: Transition10GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15

Joy of the People founder and longtime coach Ted Kroeten joins Chat By The Pitch to break down what truly develops creative, intelligent players — and why most of the U.S. youth soccer system gets it upside down. Ted's “soccer as a language” philosophy reframes how kids learn, why free play must come before instruction, and how mixed-age, low-pressure environments cultivate game intelligence no coach can teach.From the failures of super clubs and the youth sports industrial complex to Joy of the People's bold commitment to no tryouts, no cuts, and no overcoaching, Ted delivers one of the clearest visions of what American development could be if we trusted kids to play again.If you care about player development, coaching, or burnout in youth sports — this episode will challenge everything you think you know.Key Talking Points• Ted's journey from late-start player to coaching leader and founder of Joy of the People• Why he walked away from the elite club model and the youth sports industrial complex• “Soccer as a language” — acquisition vs learning, Chomsky, Krashen, and immersion• What kids learn in free play that coaches cannot teach• Why Joy of the People operates with no tryouts, no cuts, no pressure• How mixed-age play, different surfaces, and alternate balls accelerate creativity• Overload vs underload: reading effort, joy, and false intensity in players• Why early free-play kids lag at first—but surpass others by U16–U19• The danger of over-rewarding performance and creating kids who only love winning• Building a true community model where every kid matters and development lastsQuotes from Ted Kroeten• "When I saw kids in play learning things I could not teach them, I knew there was something in play."• "Unstructured play, street play, free play has developed the top players in the world."• "We've been teaching soccer only with rules and techniques, not allowing acquisition to occur."• "The best way to learn a complex language is not a teacher — it's immersion."• "Kids who fall in love with explicit training programs are in danger of burning out."• "We don't have tryouts. We have a mix of everyone — and they bloom on their own timeline."Episode Chapters00:00 — Ted Kroeten's Late Start and Multi-Sport Roots03:10 — Coaching at the Highest Levels and Seeing the Cracks06:00 — Walking Away from the Youth Soccer Industrial Complex08:30 — Founding Joy of the People and the Decision to Prioritize Play11:45 — Watching Kids Learn What Coaches Can't Teach14:30 — Poverty of the Stimulus and Why Play Accelerates Learning18:00 — Soccer as a Language: Acquisition vs Instruction22:45 — Chomsky, Krashen, and Immersion on the Field27:30 — The Panenka Penalty and Non-Verbal Soccer Communication31:30 — Why Cone Work Fails Under Real Pressure35:00 — What Parents Miss When They Watch Training38:30 — Early Attempts at Free Play — and Why They Failed42:45 — Building a Community Hub with the City of St. Paul46:30 — Kids “Not Knowing How to Play” and What That Revealed50:45 — Removing Tryouts, Cuts, and External Pressure55:30 — What Joy of the People Looks Like Day to Day59:30 — Losing Games Early to Win Long Term1:03:30 — Why Joy and Belonging Come Before ResultsConnect with Ted / Joy of the People

Send us a textWe break down why holding a signed deal for the next quarter backfires and how to build habits that weather quota changes. Then we share our pivot to a simpler community platform, a long-term coaching model, and a clarity-first framework that helps buyers decide.• striking while the iron is hot on late‑Q4 deals• the cost of waiting illustrated by pandemic losses• systems, processes, and habits over quota anxiety• information overload and buyer paralysis in 2025–2026• simplification and clarity as the new sales edge• shifting from vendor to long‑term consultant• building repeatable systems that protect pipeline• moving coaching to skool.com for community and ease• group coaching, VIP options, live calls, and replays• interview prep insights and ongoing training gaps• referral bonuses and early pricing for membersGo to skool.com/survivingoutsidesales to join the free community or upgrade for coaching. “Monday the 29th is going to be a webinar about how to set your goals for 2026"Support the showTo connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!Connect with Mike:Mike@survivingoutsidesales.comLinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn Click to join the Surviving Outside Sales community on SKOOL: Skool.com/survivingoutsidesales______________________________________________________________________If you are in outside sales and have had any of the following:- New to Outside Sales- New to an industry, new product, new territory - any type of change- Experienced, but have lacked training and business development- Seasoned but feel like you have hit your ceiling and need a rebootIf any of those descriptions sound like you or someone you know,join the FREE Surviving Outside Sales Skool community skool.com/survivingoutsidesales

Email overload is whack-a-mole on steroids—120+ messages daily, 23 minutes lost per interruption. In this episode, reclaim control with 7 practical fixes: notification cleanse (Proton Mail fan here), scheduled check-ins, ruthless unsubscribes, concise sends, quick-question texts, no first/last/bored checks, and an accountability partner. Pick one and start tomorrow. Your inbox serves you—not the other way around. Listen now.

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 291 reviews recent sports events, focusing on IndyCar's standout performances and updates on various racing leagues. Discussion of NFL Week 11 for both actual and fantasy teams. Recap of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series with Palou's dominance, including his oval victory. Key highlights from the season including winners like Kirkwood, Dixon, and O'Ward. Analysis of the decline of Penske Racing and future prospects for O'Ward. Updates on the "Silly Season" for IndyCar amidst other racing news. Coverage of NASCAR, MotoGP, Supercars, NHRA, and F1 events. Josh's segment on sim racing included before the show's conclusion.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningRomans 12:2 — Healing for Overthinking, Mental Overload and Emotional Clutter in This December Season From London to Toronto, from Singapore to Nairobi, from Madrid to Sydney — a global 12 A.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV) Romans 12:2 — “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Psalm 46:10 — “Be still, and know that I am God.” Today, searches for “mental overload,” “overthinking,” “how to quiet my mind,” and “emotional clutter” are among the highest globally. This scripture is one of the world's most-searched verses for mental renewal, clarity and spiritual grounding. Prayer  Father, in the name of Jesus, we pray for every listener battling overthinking, emotional clutter and mental overload. Quiet the noise that drains strength. Bring order where thoughts feel scattered and overwhelming. Calm the spiralling ideas, fears and what-ifs. Renew tired minds with Your steady peace. Clear emotional fog and lift the pressure that sits heavy on hearts. Replace confusion with clarity, restlessness with stillness and anxiety with holy confidence. Transform thinking patterns and redirect wandering thoughts. Bring mental freshness, emotional balance and spiritual grounding today. Lord, renew minds by Your Spirit and restore peace to every listener now. Prayer Points prayer for clarity, prayer for mind renewal, prayer for peace, prayer for calm thoughts, prayer for emotional balance, prayer for strength, prayer for mental healing Life Application  Pause, breathe slowly and speak Romans 12:2 over your mind. Ask God to renew your thinking and bring order to your thoughts today. Declaration I declare that my mind is renewed and my thoughts are steadied by God. Call to Action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.24-Hour Arc ConnectorPrevious: 10 P.M. — Comfort for LonelinessThis Episode: 12 A.M. — Healing for OverthinkingNext: 3 A.M. — Peace for Night RestlessnessThank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk. Support this listener-funded ministry for £3 a month:https://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooperromans 12:2, healing for overthinking, mind renewal prayer, emotional clutter prayer, clarity prayer, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayeSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

In episode #31 of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters delve into the complexities of artistic identity, the challenges of navigating uncertainty, and the impact of digital culture on creativity and parenting. Roel shares his transition from a structured company to being a free artist, emphasizing the importance of autonomy and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being an artist. The conversation explores various options for future projects, the concept of cultural scarcity in relation to parenting, and the need for balance in accessing culture. Both hosts reflect on their artistic journeys, the hustle of freelance work, and the role of gratitude in maintaining perspective during uncertain times.01:55 Transitioning from Employment to Freelance05:57 Exploring Options for Future Work11:55 The Challenges of Creative Entrepreneurship18:04 Navigating Uncertainty and Future Directions24:11 Navigating Artistic Endeavors During Crisis25:54 The Weight of Doubt and Motivation26:51 The Evolution of Artistic Practice30:00 Shifting Focus: From Institutional Critique to Societal Reflection32:42 The Freedom and Burden of Artistic Autonomy34:22 Finding Gratitude in Challenging Times35:05 Parenting in the Digital Age38:47 Cultural Scarcity and Its Impact on Creativity41:30 The Overload of Cultural Production45:10 The Future of Media and Cultural Landscape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters⁠

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Why do high-achievers feel perpetually behind, even while consuming more content than ever? In this conversation, Pat Flynn explains the trap of “overlearning” and how it quietly keeps us stuck in motion without progress. You'll learn how to shift from “just-in-case” learning to “just-in-time” learning, create real momentum with a simple four-step framework, and protect what matters most with practical boundaries. Along the way, Pat shares how these principles helped him build multiple successful businesses (including a Pokémon channel with millions of followers) without sacrificing his family, health, or joy.Memorable Quotes“We all, in a way, are not just our overlearning, but we're getting over-inspired. We're so connected with so many amazing people out there who teach us this and push us over here, and then we're pulled over this way. We're spread so thin it's we're we're not seeing any results in our own life.”“Now we all have access to all the same kind of information, but we're still treating it as if it's scarce…However, we now live in a buffet line of information… and we're not quite evolved to absorb all of this because we're stuffing our plates full. Not only are we getting bloated and and and slowed down, but we're also getting force-fed on these platforms.”“This is the difference between ‘just-in-case learning,' which is what we've all been doing, and ‘just-in-time learning,' which is learning what you need to know to just take that next step. Because truly the action of taking that next step, the results of that one way or another—whether there are good results or bad results—can teach you so much more than just absorbing this information and never taking any action at all.” “[Silence] allows me to be with myself and to digest the things that I've already learned, to think about my priorities and the things I've already committed to. It allows me to make creative connections between things that I have already picked up instead of just getting more puzzle pieces to try to figure out where they go.”“I mean I was always taught that again, ‘The more you know the more successful you'll be,' and there's always seemingly opportunities to inject more of that learning. And it has this sort of fake productivity that goes along with it, because it is only truly productive, in my opinion, when you actually put into action those things that you do read or listen to or watch.”“At our authors retreat, a theme across most of the people there was not optimizing for revenue, not optimizing for scale, but optimizing for peace. And that was huge to think about.”“If I give myself five months to learn, I'm gonna take five months to learn it. If I give myself five hours to learn, I'm gonna take five hours to learn it. So I almost use time as a tool to help me get to the point of action and then understanding sooner.”“I've developed this rule called the 20% Itch Rule, and that is, out of all the things you do, 80% of your time is dedicated to the things you've already committed to, the things that, the responsibilities you have, the things that you've already said, yes to. The last 20% of time, allocate for curiosity, for play, for experimentation.”Key TakeawaysOverlearning Is a Hidden Productivity Trap. Constant consumption creates a sense of progress without producing results—and often adds more “to-dos” than your life can hold.Shift from “Just-in-Case” to “Just-in-Time.” Learn only what you need for the next step, then take action. Real learning accelerates through doing.Use the 4-Step Lean Learning Cycle. Identify the next step → choose one resource → implement → review. Repeat.Silence Helps You Digest What You Already Know. Pat's “silent car” habit creates space for integration, creativity, and clarity.Watch for “Junk Sparks.” Many ideas are just distractions dressed up as opportunity—especially when algorithms reduce the friction to buy, click, or binge.Try the “20% Itch Rule.” Dedicate 80% of your time to current commitments and responsibilities, and reserve 20% for curiosity, experimentation, and play—without blowing up your life.Optimize for Peace, Not Scale. More revenue isn't always worth the hidden cost. A Double Win means there's still room for what makes you feel most alive.ResourcesSmart Passive Income (Pat's Business)Superfans (Book)Lean Learning (Book)Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/aLp6hHTrYQsThis episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

The best (and cheapest) therapy for those small things that get under your skin is sometimes a good venting session so you can get it off your chest and move on with your life! And if you're not privy to the first-hand vent-a-thon, then being a fly on the wall listening is hopefully equally therapeutic and also maybe entertaining.     Welcome to Rant Therapy, a podcast short powered by the hosts of the Happy Eating podcast, Brierley Horton and Carolyn Williams, where we periodically share our real-life venting sessions with each other—AKA what we're “so over”.     Rant Therapy: Dog-Friendly Overload    Thank you for listening to Rant Therapy on the Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes and new rants on Tuesdays. For even more Happy Eating, head to our website! https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com Learn More About Our Hosts: Carolyn Williams PhD, RD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/ Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/ Brierley Horton, MS, RD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/ Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message! happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions   To contact Lester -  olelegante@gmail.com

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What if you could hire an army of AI security analysts that work 24/7 investigating alerts so your human team can focus on what actually matters? Edward Wu, founder and CEO of DropZone AI, joins The Audit crew to reveal how large language models are transforming security operations—and why the future of cyber defense looks more like a drone war than traditional SOC work. From his eight years at AttackIQ generating millions of security alerts (and the fatigue that came with them), Edward built DropZone to solve the problem he helped create: alert overload. This conversation goes deep on AI agents specializing in different security domains, the asymmetry problem between attackers and defenders, and why deepfakes might require us to use "safe words" before every Zoom call. What You'll Learn: How AI tier-1 analysts automate 90% of alert triage to find real threats faster Why attackers only need to be right once, but AI can level the playing field Real-world deepfake attacks hitting finance teams right now The societal implications of AI-driven social engineering at scale Whether superintelligence will unlock warp engines or just better spreadsheets If alert fatigue is crushing your security team, this episode delivers the blueprint for fighting back with AI. Hit subscribe for more conversations with security leaders who are actually building the future—not just talking about it. #cybersecurity #AIforCybersecurity #SOC #SecurityOperations #AlertFatigue #DropZoneAI #ThreatDetection #IncidentResponse #CyberDefense #SecurityAutomation 

America's future is vanishing—one birth at a time. Sal Assante exposes the brutal truth behind plummeting U.S. fertility rates, stuck below replacement level since 1971 amid skyrocketing costs, delayed marriages, and a culture that punishes families. From the staggering impact of 65-67 million abortions to economic strains crushing young couples ("things cost so much"), Sal breaks down how low births threaten Social Security, healthcare, and national sustainability. Plus: Does mass immigration mask the crisis while reshaping our cultural fabric? It's time for bold policy fixes and cultural resets to reclaim family-first America. Fertility rates are so low—why? Patriots, wake up before it's irreversible.

Winter Blues or Brain Overload?If you have been feeling heavier, foggier, or slower this winter, you are not broken. Your brain is overloaded.Many people mistake this for depression, but often it is a miswired nervous system struggling to regulate in the dark, cold season.Less sunlight lowers dopamine and serotonin. More isolation weakens emotional rhythm. More screen time overstimulates your reward pathways.Your motivation dips and your mood flattens because your system is strained, not because you are failing.In this episode, I show you how winter hijacks your brain and what you can do to reset it with light, movement, structure, and slow dopamine connection. A Brain Map shows exactly which pattern your brain is stuck in so you know what to correct, and you can learn more at drtrishleigh.com. You do not have to push through winter in survival mode. You can regulate your system and feel better again.Send us a textSupport the showHi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use.My podcasts are designed to help you learn that:

On this Christmas episode, we went all in on the holiday vibes. We talked about the Top 5 movie villains of all time and ran through a jam packed Christmas nostalgia themed This or That. We shared memories of driving around looking at Christmas lights and showed love to Kmart layaway for being the real MVP of single mom Christmases. We debated real trees versus fake trees and laughed about those vintage outdoor Christmas decorations that could survive an apocalypse. We discussed our favorite Christmas gifts, coal in the stocking, classic Discord Drops, and Method Man and Redman's Blackout! album. The Super Retro Hotline was on fire, Fit Checks were next level, and as always, we covered a ton more.⸻Merch link: https://superretropod.com/product-category/sub-shop/⸻Today's episode was brought to you by Salty Water. Hydrate Your Inner Warrior! Support our sponsors:IG: https://www.instagram.com/drinksaltywater/Buy: https://tinyurl.com/4c4kz9ceWebsite: https://drinksaltywater.com/⸻Arcade1upWebsite: https://arcade1up.com/Use "KeepinitRetro10" for 10% off ⸻Discord: https://discord.gg/superretro⸻Master list on our NES collection: https://superretropod.com/nes-game-list-super-retro/⸻Join our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP4yO-dFGayGUkT_MVYrhQ/joinEmail: SuperRetroPod@gmail.comAll things Super Retro: https://linktr.ee/superretroInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/superretropodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superretropod

It's the perfect time of year to discuss mental overwhelm. Thanksgiving, Christmas preparation, family gatherings, work, social media, it all adds up. So it's good to be aware, and great to learn how to recognize overwhelm, and how to manage it. It's so important to step back and take inventory of what is going on, and how to avoid overload. Let's raise our awareness together and learn together. Please share this with a friend who you think might enjoy the episode. Thank you!Get 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://aquatruwater.com and enter code TCE at checkout.Get 15% off OneSkin with the code CHANGES at https://www.oneskin.co/CHANGES #oneskinpodDISCLAIMER: This podcast offers information for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a qualified mental health provider for medical or mental health concerns. The host, guests, and network disclaim responsibility for any decisions or actions you make based on information provided by this podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When I first started building a real recovery lifestyle, I believed the answer to breaking porn addiction was more control — more discipline, more structure, more “push harder.”But the truth is, that mindset only kept me trapped in dopamine overload, emotional numbness, and a constant battle against myself.In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jeremy Lipkowitz — former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of The Unhooked Academy — to explore a radically different, science-backed path to freedom from porn addiction. Together, we break down how chronic stimulation from smartphones, social media, and porn fragments your attention, dysregulates your nervous system, and keeps you from feeling present, alive, and connected to the people you love.We dive into the neuroscience behind dopamine dysregulation, the psychology of shame and perfectionism, and the emotional patterns that keep men locked in compulsive behavior. I share what happened during my own 30-day presence challenge — how putting my phone away transformed my marriage, my mental clarity, and my sense of identity — and why learning to cultivate presence, embodiment, and noble pleasure is essential to losing your desire for porn.This conversation blends neuroscience, mindfulness, masculine leadership, and real emotional healing to show you how to rewire your brain, regulate your emotions, and build a recovery mindset defined by presence, purpose, and genuine internal peace.In This Episode, We Explore: • Why willpower and white-knuckling fail — and how awareness and emotional regulation create real freedom from porn addiction • How dopamine overload from technology and porn trains your brain for distraction, restlessness, and chronic dissatisfaction • The difference between base pleasures and noble pleasures — and how earned dopamine rebuilds identity and direction • How shame, fear, and perfectionism fuel addiction — and how to transform painful emotions instead of escaping them • The role of mindfulness, presence, and embodiment in healing the nervous system and rewiring cravings • Why smartphone addiction and porn addiction are neurologically intertwined — and how a simple phone detox can reset your brain • How relational connection, vulnerability, and community become powerful antidotes to cravings and isolation • Practical methods to rewire your brain through mindfulness, intentional routines, and recovery-focused habitsIf you've been fighting yourself in recovery,  this conversation will help you make peace with your mind, reconnect with your body, and build a lifestyle where porn no longer has a pull on you.You don't overcome porn addiction by forcing yourself to be stronger. You overcome it by becoming more present, more aware, and more connected to what truly brings you life.Link to the Blog Article for This Episode If you're ready to build the mindset and lifestyle that lead to long-term freedom from porn addiction, visit NoMoreDesire.com and apply for my 1-on-1 Porn Addiction Recovery Coaching Program. You'll gain the structured tools, accountability, and training you need to transform not only your habits—but your heart.Grab my Free eBook and Free Workshop for more strategies to overcSupport the showNo More Desire

Real Life We opened this week's episode with real-life updates, starting with Steven's full-on birthday blitz — his birthday, his kids' birthdays, all packed into the same window. There was dinner out, a rowdy round of Ransom Notes, and the proud report that his kid nailed a fully successful sleepover. Parenting achievement unlocked. Devon, meanwhile, came in questioning reality: The Onion is still a newspaper? That somehow turned into a whole debate about debates (1 vs. 20 participants), which feels about right. And then his kid dropped the big question at home: how do we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth? Devon chose the only responsible answer: we "Armageddon" it. Ben ended up on a binge of Home Alone and Hawkeye, which is a surprisingly coherent double feature when you think about it. Future or Now Steven: Why '90s Brains Are Built Differently Steven brought a pair of articles that explore why '90s kids' brains diverged from Gen Z's: a piece from Psychology Zine (link) and a supporting breakdown from Newsweek (link). If you grew up racing Rainbow Road in Mario Kart or discovering secrets in Pokémon Red without a guidebook, you remember when games came in chunky cartridges, had clear endings, and handed out failure like candy. You got better, or you started over. That era hard-coded a very different reward system. Compare that to now: kids juggling Fortnite battle passes, chasing Roblox skins with real money, and fending off constant push notifications baiting FOMO. According to the experts in those articles, this shift isn't just technological — it's actually altering how developing brains handle challenge, reward, and attention. Devon: Can We Finally Trust Quantum Computers? Devon dug into a fascinating breakthrough in quantum computing. Scientists have developed a method that can validate results from quantum computers in minutes instead of millennia. The report came from ScienceDaily (link) and the deeper technical writeup appeared in Quantum Science and Technology (IOP link). Right now, quantum devices — especially GBS machines — are notoriously noisy, and verifying their answers is so computationally hard that we usually just trust whatever they spit out. This new technique already exposed errors in a major earlier experiment, which is both alarming and encouraging. If we want reliable quantum hardware, this is exactly the step we needed. Ben: Giants on the Icelandic Landscape Ben found something visually stunning: a design project that turns routine electrical pylons into towering human-shaped sculptures across Iceland. They're eerie, monumental, and beautiful in a way infrastructure never gets to be. You can see the concept on the designer's site here: choishine.com (link). These pylon-giants use only minor structural tweaks to standard tower design, but the transformation is dramatic. Instead of anonymous metal frames, the landscape gets colossal steel figures marching across the horizon. Book Club This Week: "Dark Air" by Lincoln Michel We read "Dark Air" this week — a moody, unsettling story that mixes environmental dread with strange atmospheric phenomena. You can read it for free on Granta: granta.com/dark-air Next Week: "The Red Thread" by Sofia Samatar Next up is Sofia Samatar's "The Red Thread" — intricate, mythic, and exactly the kind of story we love diving into. You can read it on Lightspeed Magazine: lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-red-thread

Dr. Fred started his career at Oak Ridge with the Atomic Commission study the radiation effects on placenta transfer. Today is still working with human health systems as well as livestock diets.

Episode Summary Jon unpacks why kids often look “ungrateful” or overwhelmed during gift-heavy holidays—and why it has nothing to do with entitlement and everything to do with biology, routine disruption, and emotional overload. Through real parent questions, he explores what's happening underneath the behavior, why forced gratitude backfires, and how parents can set expectations, model appreciation, and protect connection without trying to manufacture a perfect holiday moment. Listeners walk away with clarity, self-compassion, and grounded tools for approaching gift-giving in a healthier way. LinksTo support the Podcast, Subscribe on SubstackGet Jon's Top Five Emotional Regulation GamesGet Jon's Book Punishment-Free Parenting Preorder Jon's Children's Book Set My Feelings FreeFollow Whole Parent on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, YoutubeSend us a textSupport the show

In today's episode I sit down with Daniel from Ancestral Wellness to break down the REAL, hidden drivers of fatigue — stress, histamines, poor digestion, screen time, heavy metals and more.We cover:Breathwork for instant stress reductionHistamine overload from foods you THINK are healthyMinerals vs heavy metals — and why they can wreck your energyFixing digestion to fix anxietySleep, blue light, screens, and circadian rhythmSweating out toxinsAnd why nutrition + gut health are the foundation of your mental healthIf you've been tired, wired, anxious, inflamed or confused about what's “healthy,” this episode is a must-listen.Follow Daniel: dan_ancestralwellness

In this episode, Elaine Parker and Eric Eggers break down the real causes behind America’s worsening housing crisis and debate the controversial push for 50-year mortgages as a solution. They explore the historical roots of the affordability problem, how environmental and zoning regulations restrict new housing supply, and why a growing number of Americans now view long-term debt and delayed homeownership as normal. The discussion also tackles the impact of immigration, regulatory barriers, and entrenched special interests on rising home prices. Elaine and Eric go deeper into the economic consequences of sky-high housing costs and highlight innovative policy ideas that could expand access to homeownership for working families. If you’re looking to understand the future of the housing market, the debate over mortgage reform, or how the U.S. can rebuild a path to the American Dream, this episode offers a clear and compelling breakdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen in on Dan's conversation with a woman who learned that her husband had an affair early in their relationship. It turns out she's been chatting with the other woman for a year without knowing it was her! She lives up the street! Dan advises her on whether to broach the subject with her husband's ex-lover. A woman loves receiving anal sex so much, that she comes immediately and then needs her husband to get outta there. How can she prolong both of their pleasure? On the Magnum, Mpox cases are on the rise worldwide. Dan brings on queer sexual health teacher Dr. Carleton Thomas to give us the scoop. He was a clear and steady source of information during the first Mpox outbreak, and he's here guide us today. Finally, a middle-aged straight man who "broad"casts his feminist allyship on social media has a gaggle of younger women he's collected from his comments section who all expressed interest in him. He *may* want to try to commit to one of them, but doesn't want to make mistakes from his past. If he chooses just one, how can he "not get bored and fuck it all up?" 206-302-2064 Q@Savage.Love This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Right now, Helix is offering 27% off site wide. Go to HelixSleep.com/Savage. With Helix, better sleep starts now.  This episode is brought to you by Blueland. Going eco has never been easier. Revolutionary, refillable cleaning essentials eliminating single-use plastic. Right now,  get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland.com/Savage This episode is brought to you by Overload by Maxxm: supplements that leave a lasting impression in the bedroom. For a discount go to maxxm.com/savage. Dan Savage is a sex-advice columnist, podcaster, author, and creator of the It Gets Better Project. From polyamory, to BDSM, gay rights to sexual health and with a dose of progressive politics, Dan Savage has been cultural force for sex positivity since the 1800s.

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Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Syd Howe (21:03).  Next, Hidden Gems returns and this time we look at 4 underrated sets, inserts & parallels from the mid-1990's (31:52).  In hobby news, the hobby drama meter maxes out...but what can we the hobby do about all the issues?, Is Mikko Rantanen a dirty player?, To Tape....or Not To Tape, Connor Hellebuyck goes under the knife, and a look at Stanley Cup and Awards odds at the quarter mark of the 2025-26 NHL season (1:05:13).  We take a look at the Top 5 (very) early secondary market sales of 2025-26 Upper Deck Black Diamond (1:45:29), then end the show with personal pickups (1:53:58).Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

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Celebrating 30 days of freedom, and having fun with co-host Nigel, as they discuss similarities between inmates and artificial intelligence. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:   notesfromthepen.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notesfromthepen9604Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyb.l.a.c.k1X: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePenBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/notesfromthepen.bsky.socialShout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.

Meine Stimme ist am letzten Zacken, also genau der richtige Moment für einen 30-Minuten-Monolog über alles, was mich diese Woche bewegt hat: von der Filmpremiere Aufputzt is', über meine erste 90-minütige Thai-Massage, bis hin zu meinem ambivalenten Verhältnis zu Nostalgie.Warum wir alte Formate vermissen, obwohl sie eigentlich nie so gut waren. Weshalb Hollywood uns gerade mit Reboots bombardiert. Und was ich als ehemaliger YouTuber über Nostalgie-Bait wirklich denke.Mein Krimi "Bella Barks' letztes Like"

This week Clint takes the deep dive into all things Until It Sleeps via the Load Boxset and the Overload extras to track the entire writing process of the song from a random jam on the studio floor at The Plant during the making of Load. HE also talks his St. Anger edit, why 2x4 is the spiritual successor to Battery, the "Get the Load Out" contest, listener e-mails and original music, why everyone sits at concerts these days, the Halloween franchise and more! Enjoy! If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077You can further support the show by becoming a patron. All patrons of Metal Up Your Podcast at the $5 level receive volumes 1-4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EP's for free. Additionally, patrons are invited to come on the show to talk about any past Metallica show they've been to and are given access to ask our guests like Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg of Slipknot and members of Metallica's crew their very own questions. Be a part of what makes Metal Up Your Podcast special by becoming a PATRON here:http://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcastJoin the MUYP Discord Server:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8tPurchase/Stream Lunar Satan:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satanPurchase/Stream VAMPIRE:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampirePurchase/Stream our Cover Our World Blackened Volumes and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.comFollow us on all social media platforms.Write in at:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

Leading math professional learning in a large system is never simple — especially when every school wants something different. How do you support meaningful math growth without burning out or losing focus?In this Mentoring Moment episode, you'll hear a real coaching conversation with a math learning coordinator who's navigating a new team, an ambitious vision, and a calendar full of math PD that feels more reactive than strategic. Together, we explore how to shift from disjointed math initiatives to a more coherent system built around one clear goal. If you're supporting math teams, planning PD, or trying to bring focus to your district's math work, this episode offers a practical entry point.In this episode, we unpack:Why narrowing your focus in math professional learning leads to greater impactHow to guide school teams to choose aligned math goals — without losing autonomyWhat it looks like to connect your math vision to day-to-day teacher supportHow to use learning cycles and coaching touchpoints to strengthen math instructionThe questions math leadership teams should be asking — but often don'tWhether you're a math coach, learning coordinator, or system leader, this mentoring conversation is packed with insights to help you bring clarity, coordination, and momentum to your math improvement efforts.Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units Show Notes PageLove the show? Text us your big takeaway!Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Craig Mattson, professor of communication and author of Digital Overwhelm: A Mid-Career Guide to Coping at Work. Rather than encouraging digital detoxing or escaping technology, Craig offers a refreshing way to understand and navigate the pressures of modern work. He introduces the idea of digiwhelm, explains why so much of our stress comes from the communication modes we inhabit, and shows how leaders can respond with intention rather than overload. You will hear Craig describe why email can be more than information transfer, how mode switching differs from context switching, and why one-way communication sometimes matters more than dialogue. Craig also shares why signals like silence, gestures, and tone often communicate more than words. Before closing, he draws connections to life at home, offering ideas for families that feel overwhelmed by devices and demands. If you are looking for practical insights to reduce digital overwhelm, improve communication, and lead with greater clarity and calm, this episode is for you! Sound Bites "Instead of digital minimalism, I recommend something like digital flexibility." "Humans are essentially users and switchers of modes." "What is going to be the defining overwhelm of my life?" "You are always overwhelmed by something." "Flexibility is the wisdom that my book is urging." "Your words do things." "Think about the voice of the email." "A mode is an approach, it is a posture, it is a way of relating." "Is there a way in which this is actually good for me and actually good for other people?" Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Start of Interview 01:42 Early Life and Influences 02:57 Growing Up with Technology 04:11 What is Digiwhelm? 06:26 How Does It Compare to Overload? 08:35 The Impact of a David Ford Quote 10:34 Understanding Mode Switching 16:20 A Day in Communication Modes 22:04 Email as Conversation 24:29 Writing Email Like You Talk 27:24 Dissemination in Practice 32:00 Signals Leaders Should Notice 39:00 Coping with Digiwhelm at Home 43:04 End of Interview 43:44 Andy Comments After the Interview 48:14 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Craig and his work at DigitalOverwhelm.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 144 with Cal Newport. Craig references Cal's book Deep Work in Digital Overwhelm, making this a great companion conversation. Episode 269 with Nir Eyal, about his book Indistractable. Nir shares insights about shaping your day to be less distracted. Episode 377 with Cassie Holmes, about her book Happier Hour. It is not only about managing your time but focusing on what really matters. Level Up Your AI Skills Join other listeners from around the world who are taking our AI Made Simple course to prepare for an AI infused future. Just go to ai.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com. Thanks! Pass the PMP Exam If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we have a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. It is free and a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I would love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader. That is why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It is 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it is all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Digital Overwhelm, Leadership, Communication, Project Management, Email Effectiveness, Team Culture, Listening Skills, Collaboration, Productivity, Decision Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Psychological Safety The following music was used for this episode: Music: Echo by Alexander Nakarada License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Energetic Drive Indie Rock by WinnieTheMoog License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

We will dig into the market's obsession with the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants, the hidden concentration risk in many portfolios, and how to rebalance without missing out on innovation.Today's Stocks & Topics: Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM), Market Wrap, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL), “Magnificent Seven Overload: Is Your Portfolio Too Top-Heavy?”, iShares Top 20 U.S. Stocks ETF (TOPT), The Crypto Fall, Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Start Taking Equity, Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc (RYCEY), The Housing Market.Get an exclusive 5% discount on NordProtect plans. ➼ Go to: https://nordprotect.com/investalk and use the code investtalk at checkout.Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code investtalk at the link below and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/investtalkOur Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Since the late 19th century, the concept of an "alien invasion" has been a recurring theme in literature, and also served as a kind of cultural pressure gauge—it reveals our fears about what might be lurking in the cosmos, as well as the everyday horrors of the human condition, forcing us to confront questions about our vulnerabilities, and our assumptions about intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we lead off with a bit of discussion about the persistent rumors about the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, and whether its presence could actually bring the discussion about alien visitation out of fiction and into reality. Then, we shift our attention to the discussion about what a real alien invasion might entail, and what it could mean for life on Earth if it were ever to occur; would humanity be up to the task of defending against a cosmic threat from beyond the stars?  Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider reporting your sighting to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Grandest Thanksgiving Yet? 2025 Holiday To Cost Average American Up To $1,000  Pranksters bypass Louvre's security and sneak painting in Oldest sequenced RNA reveals details about a mammoth's final moments 40,000 years ago   Archaeological breakthrough contradicts the timeline of human civilization 3I/ATLAS: The Harvard Scientist, Kim Kardashian and the Comet That Probably Isn't an Alien Spaceship  INVADERS: Increased UFO Reports Aren't Aliens, But Earth Is Still Unprepared for an Alien Invasion  Aliens may have stopped trying to contact humans because they simply got bored, Nasa scientist claims Mind of its own: Will "general AI" be like an alien invasion? BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "classic" episodes, weekly "additional editions" of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

We've overdone it on the Ali Hazelwood books a bit these last few months, but can you blame us? This novella was way better than Mate and features a tiny age gap, second chance romancehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220389458-cruel-winter-with-youSimilar BooksTangled Sheets by Lori Foster https://lorifoster.com/story/tangled-sheets/Overload by Linda Howardhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2789573-overloadSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

In this Episode, Parents today: From Cradle to College: Micro-Managing Every Step Your Kids take. When the Fans Speak and the Media Covers Their Ears: Mark Carney at the Grey Cup! When Canada Becomes the United Nations, One Flag at a Time! This Episode is Sponsored By: www.lesdeliceslafrenaie.com  Montreal's Best Bakery/Pastry Shop with 7 locations! IG: @deliceslafrenaie @lafrenaiebrossard @lafrenaiemagog @lafrenaiemontrealouest www.playground.ca IG: @playgroundyul @playgroundpoker Playground is Canada's premier gaming and entertainment destination with over 1100 gaming machines, 65 poker tables, and three restaurants. Fans Choice: Voted- Best Poker Room in the world! The Drive By® Podcast is Brought to you by: www.ownspace.com *the views and opinions expressed on this podcast are of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of paid sponsors. The Drive By-Music-Intro/Extro https://open.spotify.com/track/2tAF0OfAhHdY76D9yCZ0T7?si=12de8dcd0d904211                            

#661: When your income drops, debt spikes, and a rental property starts bleeding cash, it can feel like your entire financial foundation is cracking beneath you. Veronica, our first caller, is navigating all of it at once, from a near-foreclosure to a luxury car payment that's strangling her budget. Her question is simple but enormous, how do you rebuild when you're overwhelmed and out of margin? Once we work through her path forward, we shift to a listener on the opposite end of the spectrum. Daniel has maxed his Roth IRA, HSA, 401(k), and 457, and now sits on growing surplus cash. We talk about where extra money belongs when you're aiming for early retirement and wondering whether to invest, save, or crush a low-interest mortgage. And to close, we take on a question dominating every financial feed right now, what if AI stocks really are in a bubble? We break down what it means to short the market, whether put options are actually a “safe” bet, and how to position a portfolio if you're worried about tech valuations. Listener Questions in This Episode Veronica asks (02:06): How do I dig out of debt, repair my credit, and stabilize my rental after nearly going into foreclosure. Daniel asks (28:17): What should I do with my surplus side hustle cash when I already max tax-advantaged accounts and have a 3.5 percent rental mortgage. Scarlet asks (49:20): If AI stocks are in a bubble like the dot-com era, is there any relatively safe way to profit from a crash, such as put options. Key Takeaways Why tackling the right problem first can change the entire trajectory of a debt recovery plan. How downsizing one major expense can unlock breathing room you didn't realize you had. The surprising factor that often matters more than interest rates when choosing between investing and debt payoff. Why flexible money becomes essential when planning for early retirement. What most people misunderstand about betting against a bubble, especially in fast-moving tech sectors. The simple portfolio shift that can help calm bubble anxiety without trying to time the market. Resources and Links GreenPath Financial Wellness – nonprofit credit counseling and debt management support for people overwhelmed by payments and afraid of bad actors in the debt relief world. Our course: Your Next Raise – a deep dive on how to negotiate a higher salary at work, with a special comp offered in this episode. Paul Merriman Four-Fund Portfolio – the simple, diversified investing framework Daniel uses inside his retirement accounts. The Big Short movie Michael Lewis and the film adaptation. 1929 book by Andrew Ross Sorkin – a historical look at bubbles and crashes. Chapters Note: Timestamps are approximate and may vary greatly across listening platforms due to dynamically inserted ads. (0:00) Veronica's debt crisis and rental challenges (16:46) Cutting car costs and rebuilding cash flow (22:28) Debt relief programs and avoiding bad actors (28:17) Daniel's surplus cash and retirement strategy (37:52) Brokerage vs mortgage payoff discussion (49:20) Can you profit from an AI bubble burst (1:00:40) Why shorting and puts rarely pay off (1:08:18) Safer ways to position your portfolio Got a question: Call it in: https://affordanything.com/voicemail Share this episode with a friend, colleagues, your veterinarian: https://affordanything.com/episode661 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dawn and Dina interview a new friend from Douglas County who is having some crazy things happen at his homeplace...YIKES!    Follow Us! ozarkshaintsnhooch.weebly.com Ozarks Haints N Hooch on Patreon Instagram and Faceboook - @ozarkshaintsnhooch Contact us! OzarksHaintsNHooch@gmail.com

Send us a textWhat my energy experiment taught me about staying steady when life gets busy and how I'm applying my learnings to the upcoming holidays.Episode Summary: If the holidays tend to leave you feeling off-track or exhausted, this episode is for you. I'm wrapping up my October energy experiment with some surprising takeaways — including what actually fueled my energy (hint: it's not just sleep, water, and protein) — and how to stay grounded through the busy season ahead.You'll hear what I learned about creating lightness and freedom around healthy habits, how mental clutter impacts energy, and why self-compassion and structure can coexist beautifully. Plus, I'll share a few simple ways to protect your peace, plan ahead, and enter January feeling calm, confident, and connected.What You'll Learn:Why feeling energized isn't just about your body — it's also about mindset and emotional spaceThe small daily shifts that made the biggest difference in my energy (including my favorite one-minute rule)How mental clutter drains your energy more than you might realize — and what to do about itThe power of structure and flexibility when it comes to maintaining energy and easePractical ways to stay grounded and intentional through the holidays so you don't crash in JanuaryLinks & Resources Mentioned:⬇️ Download: The Grounding Guide (Free Checklist)

It's been a rough week for the degenerates, but the boys are back chasing redemption. Muff, Jim, Alex, and Neme break down their best bets across college football and the NFL - from Big Ten chaos to primetime shootouts. Survivor picks, wild trends, and a few questionable totems of luck all make an appearance.

With 53 million Americans providing unpaid care for loved ones and many considering reducing work hours or leaving jobs, caregiving significantly impacts America's workforce. Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, co-founder and CEO of Wellthy, and Greg Landmark, Senior Vice President of Total Rewards and People Analytics at Travelers, joined Travelers Institute President Joan Woodward to discuss how employers can address this challenge. They explored the business case for caregiver support, effective strategies including flexible work arrangements and specialized benefits, and how employers can help families navigate health care complexities while retaining talent and boosting productivity. Watch the original Wednesdays with Woodward® webinar: https://institute.travelers.com/webinar-series/symposia-series/support-working-caregivers.  --- Visit the Travelers Institute® website: http://travelersinstitute.org/. Join the Travelers Institute® email list: https://travl.rs/488XJZM. Subscribe to the Travelers Institute® Podcast newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7328774828839100417.  Connect with Travelers Institute® President Joan Woodward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-kois-woodward/. 

The world record for fastest pit stop—a mere 1.8 seconds—was set by the McLaren F1 Team at the Qatar Grand Prix in 2023. It's an incredible feat of speed and choreography; a pit stop that fast can't happen without a team of people operating at peak human performance. But as Dan Keyworth explains, AI plays a crucial role, too. As the Director of Business Technology at McLaren Racing, Dan is responsible for helping the whole team perform at their best—and that starts with having the right tools. Whether it's the firehose of sensor data coming off a race car, video analysis of the pit crew in action, or marketing analytics for the next Grand Prix, AI helps the McLaren F1 Team make the right decisions—and make them fast.On this episode, Dan talks about the importance of getting simple answers from complex data, how they use Dropbox Dash, and why we shouldn't think of AI as labor replacement so much as laborious replacement.You can learn more about the McLaren F1 Team at mclaren.com/racing/formula-1. And if you haven't already seen it, be sure to watch their world record pit stop at youtube.com/watch?v=tRBOiq-Q6_s. Seriously, it's blink-and-you'll-miss-it fast.~ ~ ~Working Smarter is brought to you by Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox. Learn more at workingsmarter.ai/dashYou can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard: producer Dominic Girard, sound engineer Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to our illustrators Justin Tran and Fanny Luor, marketing consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and editorial support from Catie Keck. Our theme song was composed by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to the first of our physical reset tools. Your constant exposure to notifications leaves your nervous system fragmented and erratic. Today, we deploy The Neural Navigator Breath—a calming, rhythmic technique (Nadi Shodhana) scientifically proven to balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This practice is your fast-pass out of the agitated Default Mode Network (DMN), stabilizing your attention and preparing your mind for immediate, high-quality concentration." This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "Rewiring Your Attention Span for Laser Focus & Deep Work," episodes 3409-3419. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The 10-minute Friction Fighter When the craving hits, do not touch the device. Immediately perform The Neural Navigator Breath and assume the Hakini Mudra for 60 seconds. Set a mental or physical timer for 10 minutes. This challenge uses behavioral conditioning to increase your brain's craving tolerance. By intentionally delaying the dopamine hit, you weaken the immediate reward circuit, making high-value, sustained tasks (like Deep Work) feel less effortful and more naturally rewarding over time. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Welcome to Dopamine Detox: Rewiring Your Attention Span for Laser Focus & Deep Work! If you feel like your attention is constantly being held hostage—pulled between notifications, endless tabs, and the relentless urge to scroll—you are not alone. In our hyper-stimulated world, distraction isn't a moral failing; it's a chemical problem. Your brain has been systematically trained by technology to seek out the tiny, instant gratification hits of dopamine that low-value tasks provide. This constant craving leaves you exhausted, scattered, and stuck in the restless loop of the Default Mode Network (DMN), making true, high-quality concentration feel impossible. This week, we are fighting fire with Neuroplasticity. This 7-day series isn't just about trying harder; it's about giving your brain a complete reboot. We will introduce targeted, science-backed meditation tools that strategically decrease your brain's dependence on instant hits and build the myelin sheaths required for Deep Work. By the end of this journey, you will have moved from reacting to distraction to proactively commanding your focus. You will build an unbreakable internal system that allows you to bypass analysis paralysis, overcome the resistance of starting difficult tasks, and enter the elusive Flow State on demand. Get ready to transform your attention span from a liability into your most powerful competitive advantage. Day 1:  Release Fear Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I am present, focused, and my attention is my superpower." Day 3:  Neural Navigator Breath Day 4:  Hakini mudra for focus Day 5:  Third Chakra for Clarity Day 6:  Mental Focus Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. 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At HR Tech 2025, AI stole the spotlight, but not everyone was convinced. Amid the hype and bold claims, HR and compensation professionals were asking tougher questions: What's actually working? What's just marketing? And how can AI really make their jobs easier? In this episode of Comp and Coffee, host Ruth Thomas sits down with Peh Keong Teh, Chief Product Officer at Payscale, Olivia Sedler, Product Manager at Payscale, and Mark Feffer, contributing analyst at 3Sixty Insights and editor of WorkforceAI.News and HCM Technology Report. Together, they cut through the noise from HR Tech, unpack what vendors got right and wrong, and discuss where AI can and cannot move the needle for HR and comp leaders today. Episode Resources: Pay trends report -  https://www.payscale.com/featured-content/pay-trends-report How AI is reshaping your workforce - https://www.payscale.com/compensation-trends/how-ai-is-reshaping-your-workforce AI 101 - https://www.payscale.com/compensation-trends/ai-101-the-hr-and-compensation-starter-p[…]gn=brd_ai-blog-engagement_wv&utm_content=data_blg_ai-101_pst AI Webinar - https://www.payscale.com/research-and-insights/how-ai-is-reshaping-pay-decisions-on-d[…]ement_wv&utm_content=data_wbn-o_how-ai-is-reshaping-comp_pst Email: coffee@payscale.com for listener questions and suggestions