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Harnessing the Hypomanic Advantage: Leadership Insights from Todd HagopianIn this episode, host Josh Elledge speaks with Todd Hagopian, Executive Director of the Stagnation Intelligence Agency and author of The Unfair Advantage: Weaponizing the Hypomanic Toolbox. Todd shares his remarkable journey—from spending 15 years undiagnosed with bipolar disorder to engineering a systematic way to harness the productive power of hypomania without the chaos. This conversation explores how neurodiverse traits can be transformed into high-performance leadership tools, offering powerful strategies for productivity, innovation, prioritization, and sustainable success.How Neurodiverse Leadership Becomes a Strategic SuperpowerTodd Hagopian explains how the high energy, creativity, and intensity associated with hypomania can be intentionally structured into repeatable systems. Instead of treating hypomanic tendencies as weaknesses, he shows how leaders can channel them into strengths through tools such as grandiose goal-setting, which pushes individuals and teams to stretch beyond conventional limits. He emphasizes that ambition—when properly focused—creates momentum, inspires others, and unlocks levels of performance that incremental planning simply cannot achieve.Another major insight Todd shares is the 80/20 Matrix, a ruthless prioritization method that identifies the 4% of activities generating 64% of results. By doubling down on the most profitable customer-product combinations and eliminating or outsourcing low-value work, leaders remove complexity—the biggest enemy of profitability. This same philosophy underpins the Carolyn Method, where results are amplified not through more activity, but through sharper focus on the vital few actions that truly move the needle.Todd also discusses orthodoxy smashing, the practice of systematically challenging industry assumptions to uncover breakthrough opportunities. Paired with essential personal practices such as sleep discipline, medication management (when relevant), and eliminating alcohol, Todd shows that sustainable leadership requires both innovation and self-care. His message is clear: anyone—neurodiverse or not—can apply these systems to multiply productivity, improve decision-making, and build resilient success.About Todd HagopianTodd Hagopian is the Executive Director of the Stagnation Intelligence Agency, a leadership strategist, and the author of The Unfair Advantage: Weaponizing the Hypomanic Toolbox. He helps leaders harness structured productivity systems to maximize performance, prioritize effectively, and innovate with intention. Connect with Todd on LinkedIn or explore his work at Stagnation Assassin.About Stagnation AssassinStagnation Assassin (toddhagopian.com) provides leadership development frameworks based on Todd's hypomanic toolbox methodology. Through consulting, training, and productivity systems, Todd helps organizations simplify operations, enhance strategic focus, and unlock breakthrough innovation. His programs support neurodiverse and neurotypical leaders alike in building sustainable, high-performance habits.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeTodd Hagopian LinkedIn ProfileStagnation Assassin

It's that special time of year where we try to rack our brains for a fun holiday special! This movie proved to be lackluster, but it's Christmas-y! This episode we talk about 2007's P2 and man, there were some choices made. From bad small talk to psychopaths to surprise gore, this movie is one weird choice after the next. You can always we tell we're not fans when we try to talk about anything but the movie. Paired with a P2 cocktail. Rate! Review! Follow! Follow us on Instagram @toastyhorror Check out our website toasttoromcoms.com Email us movie suggestions and cocktail suggestions at toasttoromcoms@gmail.com

Former Marine and general contractor Andrew Kavanaugh joins the crew to share the origin story of Black Root Recovery, a company he founded after watching too many of his fellow Marines struggle physically, mentally, and emotionally after returning home. What started as a personal quest to rebuild his health led to a 90-pound weight loss, the elimination of sleep apnea and nightmares, and a profound shift in cognitive clarity and emotional resilience. Andrew combined the modalities that changed his own life (grounding, infrared therapy, red-light therapy, and traditional sauna heat) into a single premium, custom-built recovery system designed to reduce inflammation, support brain health, and help veterans and high performers reclaim their capability. Andrew breaks down the science and practical application behind each component of the system, including his patented grounding design that connects the user directly to an eight-foot copper ground rod to immediately reduce blood viscosity and "electrical noise" in the body. Paired with deep-penetrating red light panels, infrared heat, and a high-output traditional sauna, his units create a stacked recovery environment that improves circulation, reduces inflammation, accelerates healing, and enhances cognitive performance. Andrew shares how, after three months of daily use, he saw his social anxiety disappear, his brain function sharpen, and his jiu-jitsu endurance skyrocket. The conversation expands into the broader mission: supporting veterans, giving athletes a competitive performance advantage, and scaling access to recovery tools that have historically been too expensive or too fragmented to deliver real transformation. Andrew discusses future plans to build custom installations for gyms and sports teams, and continue refining the multimodal system. Whether the goal is longevity, recovery, or helping those who have served, this episode reveals why integrated recovery environments may become the next frontier in reducing inflammation, healing trauma, and elevating human potential. Links: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram  

In this fourth episode of the Peace series, we explore the deeply cleansing and restorative Ksepana Mudra—a hand gesture traditionally used to release heaviness, emotional residue, and mental clutter. This practice invites you to gently let go of what you've been holding, especially the stress and tension that tend to accumulate during busy seasons or at the close of the year. With your hands shaped in Ksepana Mudra, fingers interlaced and index fingers extended, you'll be guided to imagine old energy flowing out and fresh clarity flowing in. Paired with slow, steady breathing, this mudra helps clear the mind, lighten the spirit, and create spaciousness where peace can naturally rise. This episode is a quiet reminder that release is a form of renewal. As you soften into the mudra, you may feel a subtle shift—from weight to openness, from overwhelm to ease, from holding on to letting go. Ksepana Mudra offers you a pathway back to inner peace, one soft exhale and one gentle release at a time. This is a replay of a series I recorded a few years ago! ALL ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES As the year winds down and the world grows louder with commitments, celebrations, and expectations, this series invites you to do something rare and powerful: slow down. The Peace Meditation Series is your gentle companion through the end-of-year rush and into the quiet promise of a brand new beginning. Each episode is designed to help you release what no longer serves you, soften the nervous system, and return to a deep sense of calm—no matter what the season brings. Whether you are reflecting on the year behind you or setting intentions for the year ahead, these moments of stillness are here to steady your breath, clear your mind, and reconnect you with your inner peace. This is not about striving or fixing. It is about remembering the calm that already lives within you. Welcome to your season of peace. Welcome to "A Gentle Path to Peace." This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "A Gentle Path to Peace," episodes 1648-1654. Prepare to embrace peace in daily life. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: "Peace Walk" This week, your challenge is to go on a Peace Walk. As you walk, notice what brings you peace. Notice also what might bring other's peace. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Peace Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "Positive energy nurtures me." Day 3:  Breath of Peace Day 4:  Ksepana mudra for peace Day 5:  Third Chakra for trusting peace Day 6:  Peace 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. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone 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.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Today we have Yeimy. She's 30 years old, from Rhode Island and took her last drink of alcohol on January 19th, 2025.   This episode is brought to you by:   Café RE – the social app for sober people Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored   January 1st, 2026 is the official release date for Paul's new book Dolce Vita and he'd love to have you on the launch team. Email info@recoveryelevator.com to join.   Registration for Recovery Elevator's Dry January course Restore is open. We are meeting 13 times live in the month of January to give you the best chance of ditching the booze.   [03:30] Thoughts from Paul:   Paul shares with us a concept that he still struggles with but has made progress. It is embracing the world of duality that we live in. Of course, we would all want to be happy all of the time, but living in the world of dualities, we have to have opposites for defining purposes.     Do your best to embrace it all. Square your shoulders to this thing called life and don't get attached to any of it.  When you have a good day, be grateful. When you have a shit day, be grateful, knowing that you need them both equally.   [06:33] Paul introduces Yeimy:   Yeimy is 30 years old and works as a phlebotomist. Yeimy says she is still figuring out what she likes to do for fun but says she enjoys spending time with family and trying new things as in food or places.    Yeimy says she was born into alcoholism as both of her parents were heavy drinkers. She doesn't specifically remember her first drink but was allowed to drink as a teenager when on vacation in the Dominican Republic.   In her early 20s, Yeimy worked in a bar and was able to drink on the job. Paired with other substances, Yeimy says her drinking became limitless.  After COVID happened, she started drinking alone at home. Occasionally Yeimy would question how much she was drinking, but when she mentioned it to friends, they would reassure her that it was fine, and she was just having fun.   Over this time, Yeimy said she had a few small rock bottoms including a two-week hospitalization, crashing her car and waking up in strange places from time to time. She didn't take the hint that she should stop the drinking and substance abuse and was determined to continue until something worse forced her to stop.   In 2022, Yeimy went to rehab. She says she wasn't ready but due to the concern of a friend, she went for 30 days and was able to stay sober for another 30 days but became overwhelmed when she went right back into her life with the same people and places.   Yeimy attempted to moderate from time to time to try and avoid losing jobs and relationships like she had in the past. In 2024 while in the early days of her relationship with a non-drinker, Yeimy says she felt like her drinking was under a microscope. She would try to hide her drinking but that became exhausting. December 2024 found Yeimy having a lot of moments and mishaps that led her to realize she couldn't do this anymore.   Yeimy began to go to AA meetings again but was still drinking. Her last rock bottom was when she fell asleep on the job the day after a blackout at a party. She was embarrassed and finally admitted to her boyfriend that she had a problem, and he said he would support her and she was relieved to have finally told him.   Whenever Yeimy felt the urge to drink, she attended meetings or listened to podcasts, staying focused on recovery for her first two months. With family support, she grew confident in her progress; she now works through AA steps with a sponsor. Physically, Yeimy feels strong, and mentally she is more focused and decisive. Journaling, meetings, and connecting with sober people help her stay on track. She can now spend time around her drinking family, though she limits those interactions.   Yeimy's parting piece of guidance: if you think you have a problem, you most likely do.   Recovery Elevator You took the elevator down, you gotta take the stairs back up. We can do this.   RE on Instagram Sobriety Tracker iTunes  RE YouTube  

In this wild new episode of The Dating Detectives, Hannah and Mackenzie sit down with a guest whose dating app romance took a turn so shocking, you'll be yelling at your phone. What started as the perfect match quickly spiraled into a maze of fear, manipulation, and unbelievable claims, including her boyfriend insisting he was part of the Russian mafia. As red flags pile up and his stories grow darker, Susan finds herself trapped in a reality that feels more like a crime thriller than a relationship. This episode is emotional, infuriating, and impossible to stop listening to. If you've ever ignored a gut feeling or fallen for someone who seemed “too good to be true,” this one's going to hit hard. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkThis episode is sponsored by Revolve. Shop at REVOLVE.com/DATINGDETECTIVES and use code DATINGDETECTIVES for 15% off your first order. Offer expired on 12/1.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Ava. Rebuild your credit fast with no interest, no credit check, with AVA. Download the AVA app and use promo code DATING. Rebuild your credit fast with no interest, no credit check, with AVA. Download the AVA app and use promo code DATING.This episode is sponsored by Suvie. Get the smart countertop kitchen robot that refrigerates, cooks, and meal-preps dinner while you're away. Go to Suvie.com/DatingDetectives to start your 100-day risk-free trial and get 16 FREE meals with your order.This episode is sponsored by Miracle Made. Get silver-infused, bacteria-fighting, temperature-regulating sheets and towels at TryMiracle.com/TDD and use code TDD to save over 40% and claim a FREE 3-piece towel set.Get control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code DATING at MonarchMoney.com in your browser (not app) for half off your first year!This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Paired. Head to PAIRED.COM/DATINGDETECTIVES to get a 7-day free trial and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription.***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emmett Davenport and Lady Attercop dive into the chaotic history of Tulip Mania in this week's Weird History, exploring how a simple flower once sparked one of the world's earliest financial bubbles. Paired with the bittersweet Market Crash cocktail and a playlist full of riches, rascals, and economic mischief, this episode proves that when it comes to money, humans never quite learn their lessons. WARNING! This show is for adults. We drink cocktails, have potty mouths and, at least, one of us was raised by wolves. The Clockwork Cabaret is a production of Agony Aunt Studios. Featuring that darling DJ Duo, Lady Attercop and Emmett Davenport. Our theme music is made especially for us by Kyle O'Door. This episode aired on Mad Wasp Radio, 12.07.25. New episodes air on Mad Wasp Radio on Sundays @ 12pm GMT! Listen at www.madwaspradio.com or via TuneIn radio app! Playlist: Over The Rhine – I Don't Wanna Waste Your Time Rickie Lee Jones – Easy Money Janet Klein – If I Can't Sell It I'll Keep Sitting On It Monkey Doo – Million Dollar Baby Celeste Holm & Frank Sinatra – Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? The Puppini Sisters – I Can't Believe I'm Not A Millionaire The Tiger Lillies – Millionaire CocoRosie – Not For Sale Blair Crimmins and The Hookers – You Gotta Sell Something Tom Waits – 'Til the Money Runs Out Katzenjammer – Rock-Paper-Scissors Fly My Pretties – Bag Of Money Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – Window Shopping Fantastic Negrito – Nobody Makes Money Spinal Tap – Gimme Some Money The Beatles – You Never Give Me Your Money Fine Young Cannibals – Love For Sale Oingo Boingo – Nothing Bad Ever Happens To Me Jonathan Coulton – Shop Vac Violent Femmes – Step Right Up They Might Be Giants – Sold My Mind to the Kremlin The B-52's – Legal Tender Lemon Demon – Redesign Your Logo Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer – The Skills That Used To Pay The Bills Otto & Astrid (aka Die Roten Punkte) – Good Choices Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys – Bills, Bills, Bills Katy Goodman & Greta Morgan – Rebel Yell

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 304 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Holiday/Christmas Songs Paired With Wine Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! Get ready to deck the halls and pour the wine with hosts Kim and Mark in this festive holiday special of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)! Ever wonder what wine perfectly captures the spirit of "Jingle Bell Rock" or the tranquility of "Silent Night"? Kim and Mark are here to unwrap the mystery! They'll show you how to harmoniously pair Christmas songs with wines by matching the mood, style, and intensity of the music with the character, body, and flavor of the wine. From classic and traditional carols like "Silent Night" to those beloved tunes from classic kids' holiday shows like "Frosty the Snowman," we'll be giving you wonderfully festive pairing ideas to elevate your celebrations. Plus, we'll share our expert tips for successful wine holiday shopping! So, cozy up by the fire, sing a holiday tune with us, and celebrate the joy of the holidays—one perfect pairing at a time. Cheers, Kim and Mark

Episode Title: Rain Tapping Gently Paired with Calming Thunder SoundsDescription:In this episode, we invite you to unwind with the soothing sounds of gentle rain tapping combined with calming thunder. These natural audio elements create a peaceful atmosphere perfect for relaxation, meditation, or easing into sleep. Discover how the rhythmic patter of rain and distant thunder can help quiet your mind and bring a sense of calm amidst a busy day.Take a moment just for yourself—breathe deeply and let these gentle sounds wash away stress and tension. Embrace the tranquility that nature offers and recharge your spirit with this serene audio experience.Join us next time as we continue to share more ways to find peace and relaxation in everyday life.DISCLAIMER

Episode Title: Calm Rainfall Paired with Low Rumbling Thunder to Soothe NervesDescription:Sink into a peaceful atmosphere with this episode of Rain and Bible: Sleep, Relax and Meditate. Gentle rainfall and soft, low rumbles of distant thunder blend together to create a calming background that helps quiet your mind, ease tension, and soothe frayed nerves.Let the steady sound of rain wash away anxious thoughts while the quiet thunder adds a warm, grounding presence. This soundscape is ideal for:Relaxing after a stressful dayFalling asleep more easilyMeditating or praying in a calm environmentStudying, reading, or unwinding in quiet reflectionPress play, get comfortable, and allow this peaceful mix of rain and thunder to guide you into rest, stillness, and renewed peace.DISCLAIMER

Episode Title: Rainfall Paired with Low Rumbling Thunder to Soothe the SoulDescription:In this episode of Thunderstorm: Sleep and Relax in the Rain, immerse yourself in the calming blend of gentle rainfall and distant, low rumbling thunder. The soothing sounds create a peaceful backdrop perfect for unwinding after a long day or drifting off to sleep. Imagine being wrapped in a cozy space as the rain taps softly on the windows, while the deep thunder rolls quietly in the distance—bringing a sense of calm and grounding to your mind and body.Let these natural sounds wash away tension and invite tranquility, helping you find rest and relaxation no matter where you are. Whether you're seeking a moment of quiet reflection or simply want to relax deeply, this episode offers a serene soundscape to soothe your soul.DISCLAIMER

Episode Title: Rain Tapping on Leaves, Paired with Gentle Whispers Easing Stress FastDescription:In this episode, we immerse you in the soothing sounds of rain tapping softly on leaves, blended with gentle whispers designed to quickly ease your stress. Discover how these calming audio elements can help you unwind, reset your mind, and find peace amidst a busy day. Whether you're looking for a moment of relaxation or a quick mental escape, this episode offers a natural sanctuary for your senses.Take a few minutes to breathe deeply and let the harmonious combination of nature's rhythm and comforting whispers guide you to tranquility.Stay tuned for more soothing soundscapes in upcoming episodes as we continue to support your journey toward calm and relaxation.DISCLAIMER

Start with hope, end with readiness. We open our hearts in prayer and then get practical about how to protect what we love, drawing a straight line from an old Marine Corps lesson—never bring a problem without solutions—to a community playbook that blends faith, family, and civic duty. Mercy Otis Warren's account of the Founders petitioning the Crown while raising an army sets the tone: pursue peace, but prepare with clear eyes.We talk through specific steps anyone can take to strengthen a town's backbone: advocate for local law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS; write your sheriff, DA, and representatives; use a train-the-trainer model to multiply skills across churches, schools, and neighborhoods. This isn't about fear. It's about love of neighbor, resilience, and responsibility. From there, we turn to the home, walking through Ephesians 5's vision for marriage—husbands who love sacrificially, wives who respect—because strong households anchor strong communities.Then we face the hard words of Revelation 12–13. Power can dazzle and deceive, but the call is steady: endure and remain faithful. Paired with Psalm 141's plea to guard our lips and hearts, we frame endurance as daily obedience, not a one-time surge. We honor Staff Sergeant Paul Luther Bolden's valor and lift President Herbert Hoover's 1929 Christmas message to remember the gifts that do not fail: courage, kindness, and mutual help. Threaded through it all is a simple theme—pray for changed hearts and prepare for hard days, with calm hands and a hopeful spirit.If this resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review to help others find the show. Tell us one concrete step you'll take to strengthen your home or community this week.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

Episode Title: Light Rainfall Paired with Gentle Whispers to Ease the Busy MindDescription:In this episode, we invite you to unwind with the soothing combination of light rainfall and soft whispers designed to calm your busy mind. Discover how these gentle sounds can help reduce stress, promote relaxation, and provide a peaceful escape from the noise of daily life. Whether you're winding down after a long day or need a moment of calm during a hectic schedule, this audio experience offers a serene retreat to restore your mental balance.Take a few moments for yourself today—let the rhythmic patter of rain and comforting whispers guide you toward tranquility.Join us again in the next episode as we continue exploring simple ways to bring calm and relaxation into your life.DISCLAIMER

Send us a textRestlessness in your forties and fifties isn't a crisis—it's a portal. We chatted with Human Design guide Lori Lisai, who helps people turn uncertainty into body-based clarity, exploring gates, channels, profiles, and the timing that makes decisions feel clean instead of rushed. We unpack the identity center: if your G is undefined, you may shape-shift based on who you're with. That isn't fake—it's intelligent energy. The key is choosing environments where you love who you are. From there, we dive into authority. Emotional authority asks for time; sacral and splenic move faster. Self-projected and mental rely on voice and environment. Reflectors ride lunar cycles. Whatever your type, honoring your tempo turns noise into signal.Finally, we reframe the Uranus opposition. Culture calls it a midlife crisis; Lori calls it a checkpoint. Paired with Human Design, it becomes grounded practice. For many women in and after menopause, this becomes a spiritual redesign—less about boxes, and more about truth.If you're craving permission to change your mind, focus your energy, and choose a path that actually fits, this conversation will feel like a deep breath.  If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more people find us.To learn more about Lori or to work with her:Visit: www.lorilisai.com/workwithloriClairvoyaging is now a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) charity, so any donations are now tax deductible. If you'd like to support our projects that aim to foster understanding for diverse spiritual belief systems, visit www.clairvoyaging.com/support. Support the show-- DONATE to the Clairvoyaging Documentary (it's tax-deductible!)-- SUBSCRIBE in your preferred podcast app! -- Follow @clairvoyagingpodcast on Instagram.-- Send us an email: clairvoyagingpodcast@gmail.com-- Become a Clairvoyager on Patreon and get access to exclusive extras!

Buckle up for a fiery episode of Joe Oltmann Untamed as we expose the battle for justice and truth! We'll dive into Joe's tributes to Rhonda's courage,his outrage over TikTok purging truth, where a strike on his video exposes Big Tech's chokehold on free speech and his reaction to News Anchor Kyle Clark's segment on Tina Peters. Joined by protest singer Brad Skistimas of Five Times August, we'll tackle cancel culture's war on indie artists, with his banned hits like “Counterfeit World” fueling the fight.The fallout from unchecked migration is hitting our nation hard with Minnesota's $300 million Feeding Our Future fraud scandal—tied to Somali communities—unraveled by Governor Walz's own DHS whistleblowers. We'll air clips of Walz running cover for billions funneled to terrorists and voter fraud ties to fake Democrat voters, while NYC harbors 7,169 criminal illegal aliens, including murderers and predators. Secretary Noem's bombshell reveals 700,000 unvetted illegals flown to Democrat cities on taxpayer dime, complete with luxury hotels and surgeries , as Stephen Miller slams the Biden-Harris “parole” scheme —this is the raw reality of 2025's border crisis!Don't miss Brad Skistimas' powerful insights on navigating the treacherous waters of censorship, offering a beacon of hope for artists under fire. Paired with Joe Oltmann's urgent call to action against a nation under siege, this episode ignites a fight for freedom. Joe brings unfiltered truth straight to you. As America battles to reclaim its footing, this is your front-row seat to the resistance. Tune in now and stand with us!

In this episode we answer emails from Patrick, Kyle, and Dave.  We discuss the advantages of using risk parity style portfolios for higher withdrawal rates, how to manage a sleeve of individual REITs, the joys of giving in its various forms, a risk parity style portfolio in a Donor Advised Fund, and reverse glide paths.  We share how planned generosity, donor-advised funds, and employer matches can make retirement more meaningful.Links:Father McKenna Center Donation Page:  Donate - Father McKenna CenterKitces & Carl podcast about "Frugal Bob":  Helping Retired Clients To Actually Start Spending And Enjoying Their Money - Kitces & Carl Ep 178Bigger Pockets Money Test Risk Parity Style Portfolio:  We Built a 5% SWR Retirement Portfolio Using Fidelity in 48 Minutes (Golden Ratio Portfolio)Choose FI Podcast #574:  Top Five Regrets of the Dying (Book Club with Frank Vasquez and Ginger) | Ep 574Kitces Reverse Glidepath Article:  The Benefits Of A Rising Equity Glidepath In RetirementBreathless AI-Bot Summary:Most retirees don't fail because they spend too much; they struggle because their portfolios weren't built for withdrawals. We unpack how risk parity, smarter rebalancing, and a reverse glide path can protect early-retirement years while keeping growth on the table. Along the way, we share listener stories that show what happens when a 100% stock believer embraces diversification and discovers the joy of giving—through donor-advised funds, employer matches, and a simple plan to distribute one percent or more each year.We start with a real allocation shift: blending large growth, small value, long Treasuries, gold, managed futures, and a small sleeve of REITs to reduce sequence risk. Then we get tactical. For individual REIT holdings, we treat the sleeve as one allocation and only rebalance when the sleeve moves versus the rest of the portfolio. Inside the sleeve, focus on outliers—trim oversized winners, reassess laggards with deteriorating stories—and keep transactions light to minimize taxes and churn.The heart of the episode explores how generosity reshapes retirement planning. Using a donor-advised fund to “stress test” withdrawals at high rates teaches mechanics and builds confidence, while employer matching turns donations into leveraged impact. We talk practical tools—automating gifts, donating appreciated shares, setting “use-by” dates on giving accounts—and nontraditional forms of giving that create work, support local businesses, and deepen relationships.We close by breaking down the reverse glide path championed by Michael Kitces and echoed by Bill Bengen: start retirement with lower equity exposure and increase it over time. Our working template moves from the low 40% equity range toward 60–70% as years pass—an evidence-informed band that historically supports higher safe withdrawal rates and tamps down sequence risk. Paired with risk parity diversification and a deliberate giving plan, it's a path that funds a life you actually want to live.Support the show

Aly Bullock is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of the popular social media account @RelationshipsWithAly. With years of experience in the therapy room and thousands of couples supported through her courses, talks, and viral content, Aly has a rare gift for making hard conversations feel approachable. She's especially known for helping partners bring more honesty, play, and pleasure into their sex lives - without falling into clichés or one-size-fits-all advice. Her work is grounded in science, shaped by real-life dynamics, and always focused on helping couples not just survive - but actually enjoy - each other again. As the Head of Relationships at Paired, the leading relationship app for couples with over 4 million users globally, Aly provides relatable, expert advice to millions each month. Aly is also a mom of 3 and proud wife to her husband, Sean. Key Topics:  ⭐ Early Influences Shaping A Career In Relationship Therapy ⭐ Why Relationship Skills Rarely Get Taught In Childhood ⭐ Defensiveness As A Natural Yet Problematic Protection Strategy ⭐ How Logic-Driven Thinking Complicates Emotional Conversations ⭐ The Many Faces Of Defensiveness Inside A Partnership ⭐ When Fact-Checking Becomes Emotional Avoidance ⭐ Two People, One Moment, And Completely Different Perceptions ⭐ Validation Without Agreement As A Couple's Superpower ⭐ The Fear Of Losing Yourself Inside A Long-Term Relationship ⭐ Loneliness Emerging Even In Committed Partnerships ⭐ Communication Tools That Diffuse Defensiveness And Deepen Bonding ⭐ Motivating A Reluctant Partner To Engage In Relationship Growth   Connect With David - The Authentic Man:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/  Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/  For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net  Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-subscribe  Connect With Ally Bullock: https://www.instagram.com/pairedapp/  

This Day in Legal History: John Brown AssassinatedOn December 2, 1859, abolitionist John Brown was executed by hanging in Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia), following his conviction for treason against the Commonwealth of Virginia, murder, and inciting a slave insurrection. Brown had led a raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry in October, attempting to seize weapons and incite a large-scale slave uprising. His plan failed, with most of his men either killed or captured, and Brown himself wounded and arrested by U.S. Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee. The legal proceedings against him were swift: Brown was indicted within days, tried in state court, and sentenced to death less than a month after the raid.His execution was a national event, drawing immense media coverage and polarized public reaction. In the North, many abolitionists hailed him as a martyr who sacrificed his life to end the moral atrocity of slavery. In the South, he was widely viewed as a terrorist whose actions confirmed fears of Northern aggression and interference. Brown's trial and punishment underscored the deepening legal and moral divide between free and slave states, particularly regarding states' rights, federalism, and the use of violence to oppose injustice. The charges of treason and insurrection also raised complex constitutional questions, since Brown was prosecuted under state, not federal, law — despite attacking a federal facility. His case set the stage for intensifying legal and political disputes over the limits of protest, the legitimacy of armed resistance, and the definition of loyalty to the state.Brown's final words, predicting that “the crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away but with blood,” would prove prescient less than two years later when the Civil War began.A federal appeals court has ruled that Alina Habba, a former personal attorney to Donald Trump, was unlawfully appointed as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld a lower court's finding that the Trump administration violated federal appointments law in installing Habba without Senate confirmation or proper legal authority. This decision disqualifies her from overseeing federal cases in the state, potentially disrupting numerous active prosecutions.The case was brought by defense attorneys who argued that the Justice Department used procedural workarounds to improperly extend Habba's tenure after New Jersey's district judges declined to reauthorize her. In response, DOJ fired her court-appointed successor and tried to reassign Habba under a different title, which the court rejected. The ruling is significant because it's the first appellate decision pushing back on Trump-era efforts to place loyalists in key legal roles without Senate oversight.Habba, who had no prior prosecutorial experience, previously represented Trump in high-profile civil litigation, including the defamation case involving E. Jean Carroll. During her controversial tenure, she was criticized for politicized statements and for filing charges against a Democratic congresswoman. Similar appointment disputes are playing out in other states, and this decision sets a strong precedent against bypassing constitutional and statutory nomination processes. The administration is expected to appeal to the Supreme Court.Court disqualifies Trump ally Habba as top New Jersey federal prosecutor | ReutersHSBC has announced a multi-year partnership with French start-up Mistral AI to integrate generative AI tools across its global operations. The bank plans to self-host Mistral's commercial AI models and future upgrades, combining its own tech infrastructure with Mistral's cutting-edge AI capabilities. The collaboration aims to boost automation, productivity, and customer service, with use cases spanning financial analysis, multilingual translation, risk assessment, and personalized client interactions.By adopting Mistral's tools, HSBC expects to significantly reduce time spent on routine, document-heavy tasks, such as those in credit and financing teams. Already active in AI applications like fraud detection and compliance, the bank sees this deal as a way to accelerate innovation cycles and roll out new features more efficiently. The move comes amid a broader industry trend as banks seek to scale generative AI solutions, while addressing ongoing concerns around data privacy. HSBC emphasized that all deployments will comply with its responsible AI governance standards to ensure transparency and protection.HSBC taps French start-up Mistral to supercharge generative-AI rollout | ReutersPresident Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of David Gentile, the former CEO of GPB Capital Holdings, who was convicted under the Biden administration for his role in what prosecutors called a Ponzi scheme. Gentile had been serving a seven-year sentence after being found guilty of securities fraud in 2024. The DOJ argued that GPB misled investors by using new investor funds to pay returns, rather than profits from legitimate operations.However, in announcing the commutation, a White House official pushed back on the prosecution's claims, arguing that investors had been clearly informed about the firm's payment practices and that prosecutors failed to directly link fraudulent misrepresentations to Gentile during trial. The official also alleged misconduct, claiming the government elicited and failed to correct false testimony.The commutation comes amid heightened political scrutiny of financial fraud prosecutions and continues Trump's trend of intervening in controversial white-collar cases. The Department of Justice has not yet responded to the decision.Trump frees former GPB Capital CEO after Biden admin's Ponzi scheme sentence | ReutersMy column for Bloomberg this week is about … the penny. The official end of penny production may seem trivial, but it's creating real legal headaches for retailers and tax administrators alike. Without the one-cent coin, states are facing ambiguity about how to round sales tax totals for cash transactions—should it happen before or after tax, and who absorbs the rounding loss? These questions go largely unanswered, and in the absence of clear rules, businesses are improvising, which risks inconsistent compliance and enforcement challenges. There's also a legal tension where cash transactions require rounding but card payments do not—potentially running afoul of laws banning payment-method discrimination or even the Internet Tax Freedom Act.Streamlined Sales Tax rules add more complexity, limiting when and how rounding can occur and cautioning against systems that enrich the state at consumers' expense. I argue that instead of patchwork fixes, this moment should push states to modernize their sales tax systems with mandatory e-invoicing and real-time reporting. This would standardize how tax is calculated and rounded, reduce compliance uncertainty, and shrink the window for fraud. Paired with something like a receipt lottery—used successfully in countries like Brazil and China—states could turn customers into compliance allies by rewarding them for scanning and validating receipts.Ultimately, automating rounding decisions and reporting in point-of-sale systems would lift the burden off retailers and give governments cleaner data with lower enforcement costs. The penny may be dead, but this is a rare chance to bring sales tax enforcement into the 21st century. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

We've discussed some wild movies during our tenure as horror podcast hosts, but 1981's Possession takes the cake. This movie is unlike anything we've ever seen, and we could barely string a coherent plot out of it. Having said that, we could not look away from this movie and all the wtf moments in it. We confidently say this movie isn't for everyone, but everyone should watch it--even if it is to take a selfie toward the end to see what face you make when the climax hits. Paired with a Rocking Chair cocktail. Rate! Review! Follow! Follow us on Instagram @toastyhorror Email us at toasttoromcoms@gmail.com Check out our website at toasttoromcoms.com

Emmett Davenport and Lady Attercop wander through the strange legend of Tom o' Bedlam in this week's Weird History, tracing the footsteps of wandering prophets, tricksters, and tavern-haunting rogues. Paired with the smoky, bittersweet Vagabond's Mercy from Cursed Cocktails and a genre-leaping playlist featuring Django Reinhardt, Charming Disaster, Dust Bowl Faeries, and Orville Peck, this episode drifts through madness, melody, and moonlit mischief. WARNING! This show is for adults. We drink cocktails, have potty mouths and, at least, one of us was raised by wolves. The Clockwork Cabaret is a production of Agony Aunt Studios. Featuring that darling DJ Duo, Lady Attercop and Emmett Davenport. Our theme music is made especially for us by Kyle O'Door. This episode aired on Mad Wasp Radio, 11.30.25. New episodes air on Mad Wasp Radio on Sundays @ 12pm GMT! Listen at www.madwaspradio.com or via TuneIn radio app! Playlist: Django Reinhardt – Cette chanson est pour vous Pierre Barouh – Samba Saravah Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong – I Won't Dance Charming Disaster – Immigrant Song Puerto Muerto – Hangman's Song Beat Circus – The Gem Saloon The Damned – I Don't Care Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands – Jockey Full of Bourbon Lee Presson & The Nails – Coax Me a Little Bit Squirrel Nut Zippers – Prince Nez The Ditty Bops – Your Head's Too Big Jolie Holland – Mad Tom Of Bedlam Vermillion Lies – This Town Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq – Enjoy It While It Lasts Dust Bowl Faeries – The Changeling k.d. Lang – Crying (with Roy Orbison) Neko Case – Hell-On Orville Peck & Nathaniel Rateliff – Conquer The Heart Bitter Pill – Find Your Own Way Out Chris Isaak – Trying To Get To You Billie Joe + Norah – Long Time Gone Shovels & Rope – Epic (feat. Lera Lynn) Combo Chimbita – Babalawo Caifanes – La Negra Tomasa Ibeyi – Rise Above (feat. BERWYN) Nakhane – Do You Well (feat. Perfume Genius) The Andy Griffith Show Theme vs. Beyonce – Single Ladies (In Mayberry) [A Party Ben Mashup]

Emmett Davenport and Lady Attercop wander through the strange legend of Tom o' Bedlam in this week's Weird History, tracing the footsteps of wandering prophets, tricksters, and tavern-haunting rogues. Paired with the smoky, bittersweet Vagabond's Mercy from Cursed Cocktails and a genre-leaping playlist featuring Django Reinhardt, Charming Disaster, Dust Bowl Faeries, and Orville Peck, this episode drifts through madness, melody, and moonlit mischief. WARNING! This show is for adults. We drink cocktails, have potty mouths and, at least, one of us was raised by wolves. The Clockwork Cabaret is a production of Agony Aunt Studios. Featuring that darling DJ Duo, Lady Attercop and Emmett Davenport. Our theme music is made especially for us by Kyle O'Door. This episode aired on Mad Wasp Radio, 11.30.25. New episodes air on Mad Wasp Radio on Sundays @ 12pm GMT! Listen at www.madwaspradio.com or via TuneIn radio app! Playlist: Django Reinhardt – Cette chanson est pour vous Pierre Barouh – Samba Saravah Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong – I Won't Dance Charming Disaster – Immigrant Song Puerto Muerto – Hangman's Song Beat Circus – The Gem Saloon The Damned – I Don't Care Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands – Jockey Full of Bourbon Lee Presson & The Nails – Coax Me a Little Bit Squirrel Nut Zippers – Prince Nez The Ditty Bops – Your Head's Too Big Jolie Holland – Mad Tom Of Bedlam Vermillion Lies – This Town Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq – Enjoy It While It Lasts Dust Bowl Faeries – The Changeling k.d. Lang – Crying (with Roy Orbison) Neko Case – Hell-On Orville Peck & Nathaniel Rateliff – Conquer The Heart Bitter Pill – Find Your Own Way Out Chris Isaak – Trying To Get To You Billie Joe + Norah – Long Time Gone Shovels & Rope – Epic (feat. Lera Lynn) Combo Chimbita – Babalawo Caifanes – La Negra Tomasa Ibeyi – Rise Above (feat. BERWYN) Nakhane – Do You Well (feat. Perfume Genius) The Andy Griffith Show Theme vs. Beyonce – Single Ladies (In Mayberry) [A Party Ben Mashup]

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How is solar power changing the way we charge electric vehicles? Join host Sean White and Tom McCalmont, CEO of Paired Power, as they reveal the latest breakthroughs in solar-powered EV charging, microgrids, and clean energy innovation. Discover how deployable solar solutions and vehicle-to-grid technology are making EV charging smarter, more reliable, and accessible for everyone. With 25 years of industry experience, Tom shares real-world stories and a positive vision for the future. If you care about clean energy or electric vehicles, this episode will show you why EV charging will never be the same again!   Topics Covered McCalmont Engineering ReGrid Power Real Goods Solar ESS = Energy Storage System Micro Grid EV = Electric Vehicle EV Charging 20% Solar Vehicle Paint Paired Power www.pairedpower.com Micro Grid EV Charging V2G = Vehicle to Grid V2X = Vehicle to Everything Battery Grid PairPHNXX PairTree PairFleet Pairiscope EV Charger Reliability Broken EV Chargers CALSSA = California Solar & Storage Association   Reach out to Tom McCalmont here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mccalmont Website: www.pairedpower.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/pvip www.solarsean.com/esip

Today we're exploring rejection, specifically sexual rejection, and how it can affect our relationships. We'll first get into rejection itself and bids for connection, then discuss why we struggle with this. We'll go over Emily Nagoski's Dual Control model, and lastly, we'll talk about how to become pros at receiving no. Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.com/join. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at paired.com/MULTI.,Get 10% off sexual health supplements at vb.health with promo code MULTI.Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is all poetry—our first all-poetry week of the Immersive Humanities project! After struggling through young Werther, I decided I needed to step back and understand Romanticism as a movement. I offer a brief review of the history leading up to Romanticism; after all, most movements are reactions against what precedes them. The printing press and Protestant Reformation blew open European thought, leading to centuries of philosophical upheaval. Empiricists like Bacon and Hume insisted that knowledge must be tested; rationalists like Descartes and Spinoza trusted pure reason. Kant eventually tried to unite both. Their world gave rise to the Enlightenment—and then came the Romantics, pushing back with emotion, imagination, and nature.That's the world our poets wrote in. This week I used Pocket Book of Romantic Poetry and read Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and Keats (skipping Novalis and Hölderlin). I loved some poems, disliked others. Blake's mystical, anti-Christian tone left me cold. Wordsworth's childhood wonder won me over. Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner shocked me--it's gripping, almost epic. Byron was brilliant, scandalous, and endlessly readable. His Prisoner of Chillon might have been my favorite poem of the week. Shelley felt dreamlike and visionary, while Keats, to me, seemed talented but young. What did the world lose when he died?Reading these poets in their historical context changed everything. They're passionate, experimental, and surprisingly radical—not quaint! We are missing out when we resort to tired anthologies to get to know these poets--something that I didn't expect to feel so strongly about! Paired with Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony and Chopin's preludes, this week was a revelation.LINKTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!)My Amazon Book List (NOT an affiliate link)That cool Medieval Science Book The Genesis of Science by James HannamCONNECTThe complete list of Crack the Book Episodes: https://cheryldrury.substack.com/p/crack-the-book-start-here?r=u3t2rTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts -

Welcome back to Dial Emma! Each week, I'll be answering your dilemmas with honesty, empathy, and a few therapeutic truth bombs to help you make sense of life's stickiest moments. If you've ever wished you had a therapist in your back pocket, Dial Emma is here to help.This week, I'm speaking with Aly Bullock, a licensed marriage and family therapist and Head of Relationships at Paired, to discuss the complexities of sexual desire discrepancies in long-term relationships. Aly joins me to unpack a dilemma from a listener who feels sexually rejected in her marriage, despite having a strong partnership in other areas.We explore the emotional impact of unmet sexual needs, the importance of open communication, and the societal stereotypes that often silence women in similar situations. Aly highlights the need for couples to have honest conversations about their desires, as well as giving some incredibly useful practical advice on how couples can reconnect emotionally and physically and find understanding and empathy for each other's emotional experience.Dial Emma listeners can enjoy 25% off a year membership to Paired Premium - just follow this link: https://www.paired.com/partners/alypodcast---If you have a dilemma for Emma, please fill out this form. ---Dial Emma is hosted by Emma Reed Turrell, produced by Lauren Brook.---Social media:Emma Reed Turrell @emmareedturrellDial Emma @dialemmapodcastEmail: contact@dial-emma.uk

This week, Tina explores surprising research showing that just a few minutes of inspirational video each day can lower stress for days afterward. Paired with a feel-good daily newsletter, it's a small practice with big impact. If meditation feels hard right now, this might be the simple alternative you need. For episode resources, see SelfCareForEducators.com. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Send us a textA severed arm on a Florida dock, a 1950s game show built on lies, a Civil War–era courtroom straining under fear, and a band that still sounds alive in the studio - our latest conversation tackles a common theme: what honesty costs and why it still matters. We jump from sun-baked noir vibe of Bad Monkey's  to Robert Redford's Quiz Show and The Conspirator, connecting the dots between satire, image, justice, and the quiet ways power shapes a narrative. Along the way, we dig into Duster's stylish 70s chase energy and ask how a beloved, well-reviewed series gets cancelled before it finds its audience.On the reading front, we explore The Gift of Not Belonging by Rami Kaminsky and the intriguing idea of the “outrovert”-socially fluid yet resistant to group think. Paired with Henry Winkler's The Fonz and Beyond, we explore shedding labels, reinventing your creative path, and finding people who see you clearly. Both books turn belonging into a choice, not a box.Then the headphones go on. Little Feat's Strike Up the Band brings that live-in-the-room swagger - soulful, grooving, and unmistakably human—with Scott Sharrard's soulful warmth and Tony Leone's next-level drumming, honouring Richie Hayward's legacy. We spotlight the grassroots surge of Sons of Legion and revisit Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats for a jolt of gospel-drenched soul that feels like a revival you can dance to. Across screens, pages, and tracks, we keep coming back to one thing: authenticity over image, craft over clout, and stories that ring true.Stream the episode, hit our “This, That, and the Other” Spotify playlist, and drop your watch-read-listen trio in the comments. If it grabs us, we might feature your picks next time. And if you're enjoying the show, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review - your notes help others find the conversation ...for what it' worthBlog Post for This EpisodeSpotify Playlist for This EpisodeThe music for this episode, Lucky Time is performed by our current artist in residence,#TracyJones from his album #LuckyTimeYou can find out more about Tracy by visiting the Blog Post for his episodeSupport the showreview us on Podchaser Show website - https://fwiw.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Show Blog Face Book Instagram: Support usEmail us: fwiw.thepodcast@gmail.com

This week, Who What Wear Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr, Editor in Chief Kat Collings, Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler, and Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen are back with another holiday gift guide. They've got recommendations that are sure to be a hit with anyone you're shopping for—from designer card cases stuffed with thoughtful gift cards to comfy, affordable, and chic loungewear. They talk through their go-to destinations for beauty, home goods, and bath products that will make you stand out at any gathering. Plus, they test their gift-giving skills by swapping thoughtful, pre-loved gifts with each other on air. Watch the episode on YouTube here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Who What Wear Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr, Editor in Chief Kat Collings, Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler, and Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen are back with another holiday gift guide. They've got recommendations that are sure to be a hit with anyone you're shopping for—from designer card cases stuffed with thoughtful gift cards to comfy, affordable, and chic loungewear. They talk through their go-to destinations for beauty, home goods, and bath products that will make you stand out at any gathering. Plus, they test their gift-giving skills by swapping thoughtful, pre-loved gifts with each other on air. Watch the episode on YouTube here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textThe high-profile assassination committed by Luigi Mangione, the enraptured public response, and his impending trial all demand a coherent political response from Marxists. Paired with discussion of the famed trial of Vera Zasulich in 1878, we take up the contemporary left response to Mangioni's actions and discuss how Marxists should understand and respond to the challenges of individual 'terrorism.' 

Episode Title: Nighttime Rain Paired with Personal Attention ASMR TriggersDescription:In this episode, we invite you to unwind with the soothing sounds of nighttime rain combined with gentle personal attention ASMR triggers. Experience a calming blend designed to ease your mind and help you drift into relaxation or restful sleep. Whether you're new to ASMR or a longtime fan, this mix of natural rain sounds and close-up, caring whispers will create a peaceful atmosphere perfect for letting go of daily stress.Take a moment to yourself tonight, tune in, and let the gentle rain and soft ASMR guide you to a place of calm and comfort.Join us again soon for more peaceful moments on the Be Calm and Relax Podcast.DISCLAIMER

Episode Title: Soft ASMR Personal Attention Paired With Rainfall Sounds for Sleeping WellDescription:In this episode, we guide you through a soothing blend of soft ASMR personal attention combined with gentle rainfall sounds to help you unwind and fall asleep peacefully. Whether you're dealing with stress or just want to create a calm atmosphere before bedtime, this session offers a comforting experience designed to ease your mind and body. Tune in, relax, and let these calming sounds carry you into a restful night's sleep.Remember, taking a few minutes each night to relax deeply can improve your sleep quality and overall well-being. Make this episode part of your nighttime routine and experience the calming benefits for yourself.Join us next time as we continue to bring tranquility and relaxation into your daily life.DISCLAIMER

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Welcome to A Toast to Horror: Crapshoot Edition. In the episode, much like the movie we discuss, what can go wrong will go wrong. We start off with sound quality issues and Allison forgets her notes, and everyone hates the movie. Listen to some polarizing opinions with some poor sound quality on The Monkey. This movie was lacking in everything, but imaginative deaths. Paired with a Drunken Monkey cocktail -- the drink is the best thing about this episode! Rate (not based on this episode please)! Review (not based on this episode please)! Follow! Check out our website toasttoromcoms.com Follow us on Instagram @toastyhorror Email us at toasttoromcoms@gmail.com

The “Fabulous Four of Life”—Diet, Exercise, Sleep/Recovery, and Happiness—form the cornerstone of a truly balanced and high-performing life. Each of these elements directly influences the others, creating a powerful synergy that drives physical health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. A nutritious diet not only fuels energy but also acts as biochemical information for the body, influencing gene expression, mood, and longevity. Proper hydration, balanced macronutrients, and colorful plant-based foods enhance focus and emotional stability, setting the stage for optimal performance throughout the day.Exercise serves as both medicine and meditation for the body and mind. Regular movement strengthens the heart, sharpens cognition, and triggers the release of endorphins, creating a natural buffer against stress and depression. Even small, consistent bouts of physical activity—like brisk walks or resistance training—help maintain muscle tone, improve circulation, and elevate mood. Combined with intentional breathing and mindful stretching, exercise becomes a tool not just for fitness but for balance, grounding, and confidence in everyday life.Sleep and recovery complete the physical foundation by enabling repair, growth, and emotional regulation. Deep, consistent rest allows the brain to consolidate learning and reset the body's systems. Paired with happiness practices—such as gratitude journaling, mindfulness, and meaningful relationships—this foundation transforms health into fulfillment. Happiness is not merely a feeling but a state born from purpose, connection, and alignment between values and actions. When all four pillars are practiced together, they cultivate a life filled with energy, clarity, and sustainable success.Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting/life coach/ gym-chalk covered philosopher talks about the steps to a joyful life! 

Today we're talking about polyamory under duress (PUD). Being non-monogamous comes with its own set of challenges, and sometimes when external pressure or internal conflicts can make it even more stressful. Dealing with polyamory under duress can be very difficult for our mental and emotional wellbeing, so today we're going to discuss why someone might be feeling duress in polyamory and who might be vulnerable to it. We'll also talk about how to recognize if you might be in a situation that qualifies as polyamory under duress, whether persuasion or coercion is involved in PUD, and how to bring a sense of equilibrium back to the relationship if you think it might resemble a PUD situation. From Nonmonogamy Help by Lola Phoenix: https://www.nonmonogamyhelp.com/what-is-polyamory-under-duress-pud/ Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.com/join. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at paired.com/MULTI.,Get 65% off Beducated's yearly pass for 150+ courses at https://beducate.me/pd2545-multiamory with code multiamory69 (nice)Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to November, Cosmic Cousins. On this episode, Jeff Hinshaw of 'Cosmic Cousins'  joins forces with Taylor Ursula of 'That's So Pisces'  to explore the transits of November 2025. We enter November deep in Scorpio Season, a time of release, renewal, and emotional truth-telling. The veil is thin, the energy is potent, and transformation is inevitable. As the month unfolds, we move from Scorpio's waters into Sagittarius' fire, from introspection into expansion, from death into renewal, from mystery into meaning. Neptune Retrograde in Pisces (final return) Theme: The last veil before awakening. Tone: Dreamlike, nostalgic, spiritually dissolving. Neptune revisits the past 15 years of mystical growth. A reflective passage to integrate lessons before Neptune enters Aries next year. October 29 — Mercury Enters Sagittarius Theme: Expansive thinking, philosophical dialogue. Tone: Curious, blunt, humorous. Conversations take on big-picture meaning. Ideal for storytelling and exploring new perspectives, but avoid over-promising. November 4 — Mars Enters Sagittarius Theme: Adventure, inspired action. Tone: Fiery, restless, truth-driven. Mars fuels pursuit of ideals. Paired with Mercury, early November has preacher energy, bold, outspoken, needing freedom. November 5 — Taurus Full Moon Theme: Grounded embodiment of desire. Tone: Sensual, stabilizing. This lunation balances Scorpio season with tangible pleasure, focus on finances, creativity, and embodiment. November 6 — Venus Enters Scorpio Theme: Deep intimacy, emotional alchemy. Tone: Seductive, investigative. Venus explores loyalty, shadow, and soul bonds. Prioritize truth and passion over comfort. November 7 — Uranus Re-enters Taurus Theme: Stability through disruption. Tone: Earthquaking yet inventive. Uranus revisits Taurus for the last time in our lifetime, reinvention of finances, material structures, both personally and collectively. November 9 — Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius Theme: Re-examining beliefs. Tone: Reflective, revealing. A time to revise philosophy, education, travel, or messaging.  November 11 — Jupiter Retrograde Theme: Faith under review. Tone: Slow growth, inner optimism. Big dreams gestate internally before expansion resumes in 2026. Practice patience and gratitude for small wins. November 15 — Vesta Enters Capricorn Theme: Sacred discipline. Tone: Grounded, devotional. Focus on legacy, sustainable effort, and aligning purpose with structure. November 18 — Mercury Re-enters Scorpio Theme: Truth-digging, intuitive perception. Tone: Investigative, psychological. Words gain emotional depth. Ideal for journaling, therapy, or uncovering hidden motives. November 19 — Scorpio New Moon Theme: Emotional renewal through release. Tone: Transformative, ritualistic. A portal for shadow work, regeneration, and reclaiming power. Tie into Mercury retrograde for re-exploring unspeakable truths. November 21 — Sun Enters Sagittarius Theme: Shift towards expansion and optimism. Tone: Celebratory, adventurous. Shifts focus from depth to horizon. Encourage laughter, storytelling, teaching, growth and expansion. November 27 — Saturn Stations Direct at 25° Pisces Theme: Maturity of faith. Tone: Grounded mysticism. Progress in integrating compassion into boundaries. Collective issues around institutions, spirituality, and accountability move forward. November 29 — Mercury Stations Direct at 20° Scorpio Theme: Clarity returns. Tone: Sharp intuition, empowered communication. Fog lifts, understanding and resolution emerge. Strong day for declarations and agreements. November 30 — Venus Enters Sagittarius Theme: Playful love, cross-cultural beauty. Tone: Flirtatious, inspired, generous. Relationships and creative connections lighten through expansion. Desire for freedom and shared growth blooms. Late November — Mars Conjunct Juno at 17° Sagittarius Theme: Partnerships aligned through mission. Tone: Purpose-driven union. Combines desire with commitment, amplifying collaboration in relationships or creative projects. This episode features music from artists: Hannah Ramone featuring Taylar Elizza Beth with Clarity Cosmic Cousins Links Cosmic Cousins Memberships Intro & Outro Music by:  Felix III Mentorship Deep Dive Astrology Readings Tarot Soul Journey 

Do you or your partner ever get defensive when having a discussion? What about resentment? Do you find that resentment tends to build over periods of time? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with Alyson Bullock, LMFT, and Head of Relationships at Paired, about why we get defensive, what both partners can do to avoid it, how resentment builds, and how to resolve things before they turn into stored resentment. They give you practical tools to handle common situations that everyone experiences. Check out BEDucated and use code "lovelab" to get 50% off the yearly pass! https://beducate.me/pd2543-lovelab To Find Out More About Alyson Bullock And Paired, Click The Links Below: Free trial & 25% off paired app: paired.com/alypodcast Paired Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pairedapp/ Aly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relationshipswithaly/

We're excited to present a collaborative episode with Mr. and Mrs. Jones of We Gotta Thing podcast! Mr. & Mrs. Jones are the hosts of the We Gotta Thing podcast. They are social swingers who place the highest importance on their primary relationship while seeking friendships and meaningful sexual experiences with others, together as a team. Their podcast chronicles their journey into and through this lifestyle over the last decade. Everything they share is based on the perspective of their own personal preferences and experiences in the lifestyle. They believe there are many valid ways to approach non-monogamy that differ from theirs—they respect that even while sticking to and talking about what works for and appeals to them.During this collaboration, we interview Mr. and Mrs. Jones about their experiences in the swinger community, and then they interview us about polyamory/non-monogamy, and to wrap up the episode, we have a discussion about new relationship energy (NRE). Check out We Gotta Thing on Instagram and X @wegottathing, and make sure to give them a listen on your favorite podcast app!Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.com/join. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at paired.com/MULTI.,Get 10% off sexual health supplements at vb.health with promo code MULTI.Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get your Halloween candy ready, and keep the jack-o-lanterns lit, because we are discussing Trick 'r Treat! This multi-story movie is quickly becoming a Halloween classic. It's a fun take on the different stages of Halloween people go through as they age, complete with cautionary tales. Listen up as we talk about how cute lil Sam is and how much we love when people get their comeuppance. Most importantly, make sure you show your Halloween spirit or Sam will get you! Paired with a Magic Bus cocktail. Rate! Review! Follow! Follow us on Instagram @toastyhorror Email us at toasttoromcoms@gmail.com Check out our website toasttoromcoms.com

Contributor: Taylor Lynch, MD Educational Pearls: A recent study published in a pediatric journal in April 2025 compared temporal and oral thermometers Paired temperature measurements (temporal and oral temperature within 30 minutes) were obtained from 1,412 pediatric patients 26% of patients had statistically different temporal and oral temperatures The temporal reading was always lower than the oral reading Children less than 12 years old were 2-3x more likely to actually have that statistical difference in temperatures The study also evaluated 1,000 adult patients 36% had a temporal temperature that was 0.5 degrees Celsius lower than the oral temperature Reasons for the statistical difference between the two types of thermometers: Environment: temporal thermometers are affected by ambient room temperature, diaphoresis, and inaccuracy in measuring temperature at the site of the temporal artery Physiologic: a patient with inadequate perfusion will not have an accurate temporal reading Impact: Obtaining an accurate temperature is crucial in patient care For example, in the setting of sepsis, temperature is a necessary component to identifying when a patient meets SIRS criteria References Salhi RA, Meeker MA, Williams C, Iwashyna TJ, Samuels-Kalow ME. Inaccuracy of Temporal Thermometer Measurement by Age and Race. Acad Pediatr. 2025 Apr;25(3):102620. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2024.102620. Epub 2024 Dec 15. PMID: 39681266. Summarized by Meg Joyce, MS2 | Edited by Meg Joyce & Jorge Chalit, OMS4 Donate: https://emergencymedicalminute.org/donate/

In this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers break down Trump's reversal on plans to shut down California's I-5 freeway after MeidasTouch exclusively exposed his “vanity military parade.” Trump indicts another one of his political enemies, this time his former national security adviser, John Bolton. They also dive into Trump's hours-long call with Vladimir Putin and his tease of another meeting between the two, the GOP's spiraling dysfunction amid the ongoing government shutdown, and the unraveling of Trump's so-called “ceasefire” in Gaza. Plus, Ben, Brett, and Jordy cover the latest developments in the No Kings protests and what they reveal about the growing resistance to authoritarianism at home and abroad — and so much more. Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Get Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Deals from our sponsors!  ZBiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/MEIDAS to get 15% off your first order when you use MEIDAS at checkout. Qualia: Take control of your cellular health today. Go to https://qualialife.com/meidas and save 15% to experience the science of feeling younger. Quo: Get started free, plus get 20% off of your first 6 months at https://Quo.com/meidas Paired: Head to https://Paired.com/meidas to get a 7-day FREE trial and 25% OFF if you sign up for a new subscription Quince: Go to https://Quince.com/meidas for FREE shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Will Cole sits down with developmental psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Aliza Pressman to explore what it really takes to raise resilient, emotionally intelligent kids in an anxious world. They discuss how overcorrection and rescuing can unintentionally undermine growth, and why true parenting strength comes from calm, not control. Dr. Pressman shares how to regulate your own nervous system, set healthy boundaries, and help kids build confidence and grit. They also dive into AI's impact on attention, teenage brain health, and the balance between connection and independence. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Visit fromourplace.com/WILLCOLE and use code WILLCOLE for 10% off site wide.Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at http://www.paired.com/beingwell.Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with KETONE.com/WILLCOLE.Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use WILLCOLE to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/WILLCOLE.Right now LMNT is offering a free Sample Pack with any purchase. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/artoeingwell.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Part Two of Claudia's saga is a tangle of exes, receipts, and survival. As she builds a new life with Amber, a DM from Melissa's ex, Taylor, detonates everything—revealing a secret alliance with Amber's ex Kayla, alleged surveillance, financial doxxing, and the chilling photo of Claudia's child sleeping on a mattress in a closet. We follow Claudia into court, through “defensive parenting,” and onto TikTok where a web of past partners surfaces a pattern of control; veganism-as-control, forced tattoos, baby pressure, and love-bombing wrapped in “toxic positivity.” Trigger warning: child endangerment and abuse are discussed.Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkThis episode is sponsored by Miracle Made. Get silver-infused, bacteria-fighting, temperature-regulating sheets and towels at TryMiracle.com/TDD and use code TDD to save over 40% and claim a FREE 3-piece towel set.Make this spring your most delicious yet with Green Chef. Head to greenchef.com/50datingdetectives and use code 50datingdetectives to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping.Get control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code DATING at MonarchMoney.com in your browser (not app) for half off your first year!This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Paired. Head to PAIRED.COM/DATINGDETECTIVES to get a 7-day free trial and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription.This episode is sponsored by SKIMS. Shop the SKIMS Fits Everybody Collection at SKIMS.com. After you place your order be sure to let them know we sent you by filling out the survey!This episode is sponsored by Baked By Melissa. Get 20% off your order by going to bakedbymelissa.com/datingdetectives. ***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we're joined by a special guest we've had on the show before, Professor Annalisa Castaldo, to explore 'The Art of Courtly Love,' a medieval manuscript written 900 years ago that resembles a strange combination of romance novel, pickup artist manual, and incel manifesto. Professor Castaldo will be talking with us while we connect these medieval concepts of relationships to modern dating and discover how many of our common "romantic" traditions stem from problematic court culture. Join our amazing community of listeners at . We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community. Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at . Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack. Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by . Follow us on Instagram and visit our website . We are a proud member of the network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can a woman safely indulge her kink when the thing that turns her on is fear? A man is convinced that his bidet use makes him pee more. Our long suffering, patient and kind medical expert, Doc Barak is back to sigh heavily and pretend to take the question seriously. Also, can we trust the CDC these days? On the Magnum, the concept is simple. A man with a beautiful British accent reads erotica while jacking it to high heaven. Meet Matthew Kane, host and creator of the BigDickBookClub. He and Dan talk about erotica for men vs women, Bluesky vs X and why AI generated erotica is inferior to the real thing. And to prove it, Dan generates some relevant AI smut on the spot and Matthew reads it. For us! Hear the tale of the man with the "scratched up pecker." Q@Savage.Love. 206-302-2064 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 Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at Paired.com/SAVAGE Dan Savage is a sex-advice columnist, podcaster, author, world traveller and creator of the It Gets Better Project. From AI generated porn (bad) to human-generated porn (good,) wife swapping to watersports and with a dose of progressive politics, Dan Savage is a cultural force for sex positivity, when we most need it.