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You're not always going to feel energized, motivated, or ready to perform. Life doesn't stop because you're exhausted. Your business still needs you. Your family still needs you. Your responsibilities are still there. In this episode, I break down practical strategies to help you execute when you're running on empty—from managing your energy and prioritizing what matters to recovering smarter and building systems that keep you moving forward.Watch the documentary: Change the family tree⁠⁠Buy my book Above the illusion. ⁠Above the Illusion: The blueprint for mental clarity, self-respect, and irreplaceable value" is a deep exploration into the hidden forces shaping our lives – the conditioning, beliefs, and stories we've unknowingly accepted as truth. This book exposes the psychological distractions that cloud our vision, keeping us blind, fearful, and stuck in cycles of limitation.Anthony Minaya challenges you to question the narratives that hold you back, illuminating the illusions that prevent you from seeing yourself clearly. From the self-imposed boundaries to the unconscious patterns dictating your choices, "Above the Illusion" guides you to break free from the mental fog and step into undeniable personal growth.This isn't just a book about change – it's about learning how to see. When you learn to recognize what is real and what is fabricated by fear and doubt, you gain the clarity, awareness, and self-respect necessary to reshape your life."Above the Illusion" will leave you more prepared, more conscious, and more powerful than ever before – ready to live with a sharpness that cuts through deception and a confidence rooted in truth.Buy now. ⁠https://a.co/d/8w516R7

Tucker Kraft came off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday and participated in his first practice of training camp.

Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley join Jonesy & Amanda in the studio for a LIVE PERFORMANCE of 'Bow River'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailPeople often ask why I call it Healthy Mindset AI. The answer is simple. I believe coaching should always start with the human connection, but I also know I can't be there 24/7. That's why I created Healthy Mindset AI; a coach in your pocket that's available anytime you need guidance, accountability, or encouragement. It's not generic AI. It's trained using my coaching philosophy, experiences, and insights from many of the outstanding coaches and mentors I've had the privilege to learn from throughout my career.Continue Your Mindset JourneyDiscover the power of the Healthy Mindset AI Platform at HealthyMindset.ai.Explore the Healthy Mindset AI Podcast for practical mindset strategies, mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises, performance insights, and self-coaching tools designed for athletes, leaders, and workplace professionals.The Healthy Mindset AI Platform combines targeted assessments, personalized growth plans, digital mindset tools, accountability support, and 24/7 access to the Digital Mind Mike Hartman to help you build confidence, strengthen focus, improve consistency, and perform at your best.For additional support, Coaching On Demand with Mike Hartman provides personalized coaching focused on mindset development, goal achievement, leadership, confidence, and performance.Healthy Mindset for Athletes & Workplace Athletes Available on Amazon: Healthy Mindset for Athletes & Workplace AthletesASSESS. IMPROVE. PERFORM. HealthyMindset.ai 

What if one of the most powerful influences on your energy, metabolism, immune system, mood, brain health, and longevity isn't an organ at all—but an entire living ecosystem inside you?In this episode, Dr. Thomas Hemingway explores the fascinating science of the gut microbiome and why your trillions of microbial partners may be one of the greatest untapped keys to vibrant health. You'll discover what the latest research reveals about the gut's connection to inflammation, insulin resistance, hormones, immunity, and healthy aging, along with practical, evidence-based strategies to nourish your microbiome naturally. If you've ever struggled with fatigue, digestive issues, brain fog, stubborn weight, or simply want to optimize your health from the inside out, this episode will change the way you think about your body—and the signals you send it every day.**Free PDF:  "The Gut Health Reset"   Inside the PDF, we share how to partner with your biggest potential army of supporters, your gut microbiome, to optimize your health and life in a couple easy steps.*And, in my new Performance, and Longevity medical practice we specialize in turning back your biological age and OPTIMIZING HORMONES so you can feel a decade or more younger so you can do the things you want to do that you thought were no longer possible due to your age.  Join the waitlist here!*Don't wait to Prioritize your health, Start Today with the Simple and Powerful Steps detailed in my Best-selling book, PREVENTABLE.*ACCESS my FREE workshop, "GET 10 Years Younger, Stronger, and Sharper"  How to turn back your biological age 10-20 years so you can do the things you want to do that you no longer thought possible due to your age.  Perform at your best and live your best life!Join my Free Masterclass on Midlife Hormones, "Why You Don't Feel like Yourself anymore and What to Do about it!"JET LAG Survival Guide.  Free PDF!*GET DIRECT ACCESS to DR. HEMINGWAY in these AMAZING COURSES!**Free Resource:  "The 7 lab tests your doctor likely is not checking and could be the key to why you don't feel your best." *Don't Forget to SHARE with a Friend and please drop a Review:) It means the world!Mahalo and Aloha andTo your health,

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Clark gets a new toy...again. Ryan G has an encounter with a Commie, and the boys talk about Self-Brain Surgery.

The WIP Morning Team are joined by Merrill Reese through the 9am hour to turn their attention to some of the questions facing the 2026 Eagles team before they speak to the media and get their first practice underway this afternoon. They also break the news that Eagles edge rusher Jonathan Greenard will begin the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list with a pectoral strain.

Dyer crooner to perform at Frank Sinatra celebration full 56 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:34:30 +0000 2XKkZqwlhIfh9DBI6P1mdaL2R98RBK04 news Chicago All Local news Dyer crooner to perform at Frank Sinatra celebration A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?fee

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Its a "six pack" hour 4 with Silver & JD as we chat who has most pressure to perform and who absolutely needs to return to form for the 2026 49ers, plus where would you go if you had to stay for the entirety: NBA summer league, MLB spring training, or NFL training camp?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chicago Bears placed defensive end Montez Sweat on the Active/Non-Football Illness and safety Elijah Hicks on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform lists Tuesday afternoon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Most leaders think results are the whole job. Keith Wyche spent 30 years learning why that belief quietly destroys teams, trust, and sometimes your own family. In this episode of Unlocked, Keith, a former Walmart, IBM, and Pitney Bowes executive and author of the new book Uncommon Leadership, gets refreshingly honest about his early years as a "bull in the china shop" leader. The guy who locked the meeting room door at nine o'clock sharp. The dad who missed the father-daughter dance for a proposal deadline. And the wake-up call that changed how he leads. We dig into why trust in leadership has collapsed across business, faith, and government, why integrity is actually measurable and not a soft skill, the real difference between a manager and a leader, and why athletes train 95% of the time while leaders barely train at all. Keith also shares the story of Lana Porter, the boss who chose to believe in him instead of firing him, and how that one decision shaped his entire career. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Cold Start & Intro 00:04:28 - The Question That Sparked the Book 00:06:27 - The Trust Numbers Nobody Wants to See 00:07:58 - Private Equity and Culture Killers 00:10:24 - Confessions of a Bull in the China Shop 00:15:10 - What Integrity Actually Looks Like 00:21:53 - Why Leaders Train 5% and Perform 95% 00:26:42 - How Cultures Quietly Turn Toxic 00:34:24 - When Someone Believes in You 00:38:35 - The Uncommon Leader Mindset Guest: Keith Wyche Website: keithwyche.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/keithwyche

Its a "six pack" hour 4 with Silver & JD as we chat who has most pressure to perform and who absolutely needs to return to form for the 2026 49ers, plus where would you go if you had to stay for the entirety: NBA summer league, MLB spring training, or NFL training camp?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurence & Spiegs discuss the news that Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon is on the Physically Unable to Perform list.

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon will open training camp on the physically unable to perform list full 1046 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0000 9MbEbQxZEgUVaCGgw1P7bULaUs4i8MnO #chicagobears,sports Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show #chicagobears,sports Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon will open training camp on the physically unable to perform list Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports, pairing sharp insight with real personality. They break down the day's biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, honest takes and lively discussion, the show offers Chicago fans a well-rounded, informed perspective on everything happening in the city's sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show live Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports

Send us Fan MailWhat separates a professional pool service company from someone simply adding chemicals?In Part 2 of this special Mondays Down Under discussion, Lee Salisbury and Nick dive deeper into professional water analysis with the team from LaMotte, discussing why consistent, accurate testing is one of the biggest differences between average pool care and true water management.The conversation explores the value of the WaterLink® Spin system, reducing user error, interpreting test results correctly, common mistakes professionals make after shocking a pool, and why understanding chemistry matters far more than simply reading numbers off a report.Whether you're running a retail store, servicing residential pools, or maintaining commercial aquatic facilities, this episode is packed with practical advice that can improve both your water quality and your bottom line.In This Episode Why experience matters just as much as chemistry knowledge  Learning to interpret water test results—not just read them  Why every unusual water test should make you ask more questions  How customer conversations often solve water chemistry mysteries  When to consult technical support or laboratory analysis  Why professional testing equipment pays for itself  Reducing user error with automated water testing  The business case for investing in better testing equipment  Saving time while improving customer service  Comparing photometric testing to traditional reagent testing  Why complete water analysis is more valuable than testing only chlorine and pH  Protecting pools through proper water balance  "It's easier to keep it clean than bring it back from green." Technical Topics Covered WaterLink Spin technology  Photometric water testing  Traditional liquid reagent testing  Test repeatability and consistency  Eliminating sample contamination  Proper sample volume  Test accuracy versus operator technique  Water balance fundamentals  Customer communication during water analysis  Laboratory troubleshooting  Commercial pool testing  Residential pool testing Common Testing Mistakes Discussed Misinterpreting zero alkalinity after shocking a pool  Understanding the effects of chlorine above 15 ppm  Why high chlorine can produce misleading alkalinity readings  Using high-range chlorine test strips for confirmation  Running additional tests on the same high-chlorine sample  Recognizing when the instrument is giving you an indicator—not a bad result Best Practices Use professional-grade testing equipment  Perform complete water analysis whenever possible  Verify unusually high chlorine levels before making chemical adjustments  Store Spin Discs properly  Reseal foil packaging after every use  Protect discs from moisture and light  Understand shelf life after opening  Train technicians to recognize abnormal test patterns  Build testing costs into your professional service Commercial Aquatic Facility DiscussionThe episode also covers: Daily health department testing requirements  Three-test commercial Spin Discs  Testing multiple water bodies  Managing public pool safety  Protecting swimmers through accurate testing  Creating efficient testing workflows for aquatic facilities Key TakeawaysProfessional water testing isn't about owning expensive equipment—it's about making better decisions.Accurate testing saves time, improves customer confidence, reduces costly mistakes, and helps protect both swimming pools and the people using them. Understanding what your test results are actually telling you is every bit as important as obtaining the numbers themselves.Featured Guests Lee Salisbury  Nick (Mondays Down Under)  Hiren Patel – LaMotte Company Connect with Talking Pools

00:00 – 26:53 – On a Monday, JMV opens the show by providing his thoughts on the Brickyard 400 and the lack of fans that attended. He explains why it's been a tough time trying to make the event matter more. While he explains ratings are overrated, he explains why there's only so much you can do to make the event popular. 26:53 – 44:05 – Kevin Lee from Trackside and Fox Sports joins and John asks him what IMS can do to boost the popularity of the event. JMV asks if it's possible to do the race the week after the 500 and why he wishes F1 was still here, while Kevin explains the differences as to why the Brickyard doesn't have as much of an appeal. Kevin comments on the Carson Kvapil controversy after he scuffed the yard of bricks. 44:05 – 47:52 – JMV wonders if people out there know the origin of the Eastbay Dunk after video dropped over the weekend of Tyrese Haliburton doing it. 47:52 – 1:12:53 – Gene Simmons of KISS is performing at the Indiana State Fair on August 20th, and he joins JMV to talk about the KISS Army and tells the story of how they surrounded a radio station after they didn't play KISS. Gene touches on the importance of fans when you're in the music business and entertainment business at large. He also reflects on being a 6th grade teacher and how vital learning is. He also talks about the making of "I am Indianapolis". 1:12:53 – 1:26:24 – John wants to know if Tyrese Haliburton was able to throw down the Eastbay dunk BEFORE the achilles injury. Loyal listener Fulton had an accident at his softball game over the weekend and sends JMV the video accompaniment. 1:26:24 – 1:36:06 – We finally find out the Eastbay dunk connection to Anderson high school and the Wigwam before news drops that rookie linebacker CJ Allen and Alec Pierce will be on the Physically Unable to Perform list to open camp. 1:36:06 – 2:04:41 – John revisits a song he played over the weekend on the JMV Takeover and why it reflects the true freedom he has on Saturday nights. Then, Stephen Holder of ESPN joins to comment on if the CJ Allen PUP list designation is surprising. How worried the Colts should be with Alec Pierce still out, will they sign another WR? Plus, should we be shocked Daniel Jones is ready for camp and what should we expect when they start joint practicing with other teams? Stephen also outlines his biggest questions about the Colts heading into the year before we lose him due to the bad weather. 2:04:41 – 2:17:28 - JMV runs through the day's news of the Colts PUP listings, why there are more questions this year than last heading into camp, and looks at the training camp schedule 2:17:28 – 2:22:01 - We get to Caitlin Clark's comments from All-Star weekend about just wanting to play basketball before JMV gives away tickets to the Indiana State Fair. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a simple home health visit turns into a life-or-death crisis, trusting your training can make all the difference. Jennifer Seager, a physical therapist assistant with a decade of experience, shares a gripping firsthand account of a medical emergency that changed her forever, and offers vital lessons for every healthcare worker navigating the unpredictability of patient care.In this episode, Jennifer recounts how a routine session turned into a cardiac arrest, and how CPR, instinct, and preparation helped her respond in the moment. Her story highlights the warning signs to watch for, the emotional toll of sudden trauma, and why staying calm under pressure matters so much in home health.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 Message: "The End of Me… The Beginning of Us" By: Derrick Scott III, Associate Director, Wesleyan Impact Partners Scripture https://www.biblegateway.com/ Bulletin https://trinitygnv.org/s/Sunday-Bulletins-07-26-26-8AM-j2h5.pdf https://trinitygnv.org/s/Sunday-Bulletins-07-26-26-930AM-WEB-e3cz.pdf https://trinitygnv.org/s/Sunday-Bulletins-07-26-26-11AM-l9z4.pdf Copyright: https://ccli.com/us/en/church-copyright-license Copyrighted content included in this webcast is used with license under one or more of the following: Christian Copyright Solutions WORSHIP cast Streaming License and PERFORM music License #7840 (to publicly perform and/or web stream any musical composition controlled by ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC), CVLI (Christian Video Licensing International) #503915511, CVLI ScreenVue License #502477880, CCLI Church Streaming & Podcast License #CSPL016331, CCLI Church Copyright License #1022361, and/or CCLI Church Rehearsal License #CRL011587.

Andrea Samadi shares a five-year self-experiment using a WHOOP wearable to track sleep, recovery, movement, and biological age. She reveals how daily low-intensity movement and consistent recovery—not one intense workout—produced lasting improvements in heart rate, recovery scores, and biological age. Andrea distills five lessons: movement prepares the brain, consistency beats intensity, recovery is where adaptation happens, small habits compound over time, and every step is an investment in your future brain. Practical takeaways include walking daily, adding 2–3 strength sessions per week, protecting sleep, and tracking trends instead of perfection. In this Bonus Episode you'll learn: Why recovery matters more than you think. What 1,905 recoveries taught me about human performance. Why consistency beats intensity. How movement changes the brain. How to create lasting biological adaptation. Why every walk is an investment in your future brain. EPISODE BONUS Move Today. Recover Tonight. Younger Tomorrow. Five Years. 1,905 Recoveries. One Lesson That Changed Everything. Welcome Back Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'm Andrea Samadi. Over the past seven years, I've had the privilege of interviewing many of the world's leading experts in neuroscience, psychology, learning, leadership, health, and human performance. Throughout Season 16, we've been connecting those conversations into a simple framework I call The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—a practical way of understanding how the brain and body work together to help us learn better, think more clearly, live healthier, and perform at our highest potential. In Episode 402[i], we introduced The Movement Loop, built around one simple idea: Movement is the input. Adaptation is the process. Performance is the outcome. Then, in Episode 403[ii], Dr. Chuck Hillman helped us understand why movement changes the brain. Every step increases blood flow. Exercise stimulates Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor—BDNF—often called fertilizer for the brain. Movement strengthens the neural networks responsible for learning, memory, attention, and executive function. But after recording those episodes, I found myself asking a different question. What happens when we apply those principles consistently—not for days, weeks, or even months—but for years? Today's bonus episode is my attempt to answer that question. Not from another research study. Not from another interview. And definitely not to give you one more thing to add to your already busy schedule. Instead... I'd like to share a five-year experiment I never realized I was conducting—one that completely changed the way I think about health, movement, recovery, and human performance. Five Years Looking for the Answer When I started wearing a WHOOP device back in April of 2021, just before my fiftieth birthday, I thought I was buying a fitness tracker. I thought it would help me train harder. I thought it would reward intensity. Instead... It spent the next five years teaching me something far more valuable. How to recover. Over those five years I've tracked nearly everything I could measure. Sleep. Movement. Recovery. Resting heart rate. Heart rate variability. VO₂ Max. Biological age. Blood work. Thousands of workouts. And more than 1,905 recoveries. Nearly two thousand mornings of waking up and asking my body the same question. How well did I recover? At first, I didn't really know what I was looking for. I simply assumed the harder I trained... the healthier I'd become. The Mystery Then WHOOP introduced a new metric. WHOOP Age. The first time I looked at it, I honestly couldn't believe what I was seeing. My biological age measured 48.7 years old. I was fifty-five. More than six years younger biologically than chronologically. Of course, my first question wasn't, "That's great." My first question was... Why? What was I doing that created this result? Naturally, I assumed it was my hardest hikes. My toughest strength workouts. The mornings I pushed myself until I was completely exhausted. But that's not what the data showed. Not even close. The biggest contributor wasn't intensity. It was consistency. Daily walks. Steady hikes. Hours spent moving in Heart Rate Zones 1 through 3. The very workouts I used to think "didn't count." Ironically, even today, after finishing a workout, I still catch myself hoping to see more time in Zone 4 or Zone 5. Old beliefs don't disappear overnight. Part of me still believes harder must be better. But five years of data kept telling me a different story. A Belief I Had to Unlearn For most of my life, I believed exercise was supposed to leave me exhausted. If I wasn't completely out of breath... If I wasn't drenched in sweat... If I wasn't barely able to walk back to my car... I assumed I hadn't worked hard enough. Maybe you've felt that way too. We grew up hearing... "No pain, no gain." But neuroscience—and my own data—kept challenging that belief. The movement that felt the easiest... was quietly producing the greatest return. Daily walks. Easy hikes with friends. Walking my dogs along the canal. Consistent aerobic movement. Those weren't "easy days." Those were adaptation days. And slowly, my definition of success began to change. The Moment Everything Changed A few days ago something happened. After nearly five years... and more than 1,905 recoveries... I recorded my highest recovery ever. 98%. For a few moments I celebrated the score. Then something much more meaningful hit me. That number wasn't created overnight. It wasn't the result of one perfect night's sleep. Or one incredible workout. Or one supplement. Or one recovery tool. It represented five years of learning to work with my biology instead of against it. That's when everything finally clicked. Recovery isn't passive. Recovery is where adaptation happens. It's where muscles rebuild. It's where the brain consolidates learning. It's where the nervous system recalibrates. It's where hormones rebalance. It's where your cardiovascular system grows stronger. It's where yesterday's movement becomes tomorrow's performance. Movement starts the conversation. Recovery is where your body answers.   The Missing Piece That's when I realized something I wish someone had explained to me years ago. Movement isn't the goal. Recovery isn't even the goal. Adaptation is the goal. Movement is simply the signal that tells your biology... "Build something stronger." Recovery is when your body actually does the work. Adaptation is the result. Performance becomes the evidence. That is The Movement Loop. Move. Recover. Adapt. Perform. One connected system.   What My Data Shows When I stopped looking at individual workouts and started looking at years of trends, the story became remarkably clear. My resting heart rate dropped. My recovery improved. My biological age became younger. My weekly movement consistently averaged more than seven hours in Heart Rate Zones 1 through 3. None of those changes happened because of one extraordinary workout. They happened because of thousands of ordinary choices repeated over and over again. That's how biology changes. Quietly. Consistently. Patiently. Five Lessons Five Years and 1,905 Recoveries Taught Me Looking back over nearly five years—and more than 1,905 recoveries—I realize I wasn't simply collecting health data. I was watching my brain and body adapt in real time. Here are the five lessons I wish I had understood when I first started this journey. Lesson 1: Movement prepares the brain. One of the biggest insights from Dr. Chuck Hillman's research is that movement doesn't just strengthen our muscles—it prepares our brains to learn and perform. Every walk increases blood flow. Every hike stimulates Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, or BDNF, helping the brain build and strengthen neural connections. I've noticed this in my own life. On the days I move first, I think more clearly, focus longer, solve problems more easily, and simply show up as a better version of myself. Movement isn't something I do after work anymore. It's how I prepare for my work. Lesson 2: Consistency beats intensity. For years, I believed the hardest workout was the best workout. My data taught me something completely different. The biggest improvements in my health didn't come from one exhausting hike or one intense strength session. They came from showing up every single day. Walking the canal. Taking the dogs out. Choosing another easy hike. Stopping to talk with people on the trails. It took me years to ask one person their name, after seeing them on the trails for over 10 years! Repeating those small decisions (and actions) over and over again. The body doesn't transform because we occasionally do something extraordinary. It transforms because we consistently do the ordinary. Lesson 3: Recovery is where adaptation happens. This may have been the biggest surprise of all. For years, I thought recovery meant taking a break from making progress. Now I understand that recovery is the progress. Recovery is where muscles rebuild. It's where the brain consolidates learning. It's where the nervous system recalibrates. It's where your body responds to the signal that movement created. Without recovery, movement is simply stress. With recovery, movement becomes adaptation. Lesson 4: Small daily habits create extraordinary results. When I recorded my highest recovery ever—98%—(just this week) I realized something important. That number wasn't created by one perfect night of sleep. It wasn't one workout. It wasn't one supplement. It wasn't one infrared sauna session. It represented thousands of small decisions repeated consistently over five years. Morning sunlight. Walking. Strength training. Prioritizing sleep. Breathwork. Meditation. Recovery. None of those habits seem remarkable on their own. Together, they completely changed my biology. And then I was able to create PREDICTABLE results with recovery, once I fully understood it. Lesson 5: Every step is an investment in your future brain. This may be the most important lesson of all. Most of us exercise because we want to look better or feel better today. But neuroscience tells us something even more powerful. Every walk you're taking today is helping build the brain you'll rely on years from now. Every time you move, you're strengthening the systems that support attention, memory, emotional regulation, cardiovascular health, and resilience. You may not notice those changes tomorrow. I certainly didn't. It took me nearly five years—and 1,905 recoveries—to truly appreciate what my body had been quietly building all along. That's why I no longer think of movement as exercise. I think of it as one of the greatest investments I can make in my future health, my future brain, and the quality of my life. Because every step you take today is a vote for the person you're becoming tomorrow.   Practical Application If you're wondering where to start... Start walking. Walk before work. Walk after dinner. Walk with your family. Walk with your dog. Strength train two or three times each week. It doesn't take a lot to see noticeable gains. Protect your sleep. Track trends instead of chasing perfection. Then tomorrow morning ask yourself one simple question. Not... "How hard should I train today?" Instead... How can I move today? One question. One decision. Repeated consistently. That's how change begins. Review and Conclusion As we wrap up this bonus episode, let's step back and look at what we've learned throughout this first part of Phase 3. Movement prepares the brain. Recovery builds the body. Adaptation changes our biology. Performance becomes the evidence. Five years ago, I thought movement was the goal. Today I know better. Movement is the signal. Recovery is the builder. Adaptation is the transformation (that we can see) Performance is the evidence (or what we were aiming for in the first place). After nearly 1,905 recoveries, I finally understand why recovery matters. Not because it helps us rest. Because it helps us become. Looking back, I wasn't simply collecting health data. I was watching neuroscience unfold in real time. The greatest improvements in my health didn't come from my hardest workouts. They came from thousands of ordinary decisions repeated consistently over time. We can go back to our early episodes[iii] to hear the importance of repetition. That's how human performance is built. Not through one breakthrough moment. But through daily choices that quietly reshape the brain, strengthen the body, and prepare us for whatever comes next. So wherever you're listening today... Whether you're heading out for a walk... Driving home from work... Finishing a workout... Or simply deciding how you'll move tomorrow... Remember this. Every step is a vote for your future self. Move today. Recover tonight. Adapt tomorrow. Live younger tomorrow. Until next time... Keep moving. Keep learning. Keep adapting. Because every step you take today is helping build a healthier, stronger, and more resilient version of yourself tomorrow.   REFERENCES:   [i]  Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 402 “Phase 3 Intro: How Movement Builds the Brain https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-loop-how-everyday-action-rewires-your-brain-and-boosts-performance/   [ii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 403 “How movement Activates the Brain and Learning”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-first-how-a-20%e2%80%91minute-walk-lights-up-the-brain/   [iii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 38 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/assistant-coach-to-the-winnipeg-jets-todd-woodcroft-on-the-daily-grind-in-the-nhl/  

Make Your Brain Work By Amy Brann Neuroscience expert, author, consultant and global speaker Make Your Brain Work: Perform at a Higher Level (Kogan Page, 2025) is a practical, science-backed guide to improving focus, performance and mental energy without burning out. Written for people balancing multiple responsibilities, the book explains how to stay productive, mentally sharp and in control, even when demands and pressure are high. The book also explores the neuroscience of smarter leadership, high-performing teams and innovation. Brann examines working memory, what the mind needs to achieve goals and how to help the brain perform at an optimal level. Drawing from current neuroscience, Amy Brann translates complex research about the brain into clear strategies readers can apply in everyday work and life. She explores why attention fades, distractions take over and decision-making becomes more difficult when the brain is tired or under stress. The book emphasizes that high performance is not simply about pushing harder. It is about understanding what the brain needs to function well and creating habits that support focus, creativity, resilience, clear thinking and sustainable success.  Key Ideas: The brain performs best when its limited attention and energy are managed intentionally. Understanding working memory can help us process information, solve problems and pursue goals more effectively. Mental rehearsal can activate neurons and strengthen neural circuits even when an action is only imagined. For example, imagining your finger contracting can prepare your brain and muscles to perform the movement more effectively. Neuroscience can help leaders make smarter decisions and create the conditions for high-performing teams. Brain-aware leadership can encourage collaboration, creativity, innovation and meaningful change. Mental fatigue can weaken focus, self-control and the quality of our decisions. Working with the brain, rather than continually forcing it beyond its limits, can support greater success while helping to prevent burnout. Key Takeaway from the Conversation: One of the strongest ideas from the conversation is recognizing that our brain can help us become smarter leaders, more creative thinkers and stronger performers. Brann's insights about working memory and high-performing teams show that success is not only about effort. If you read the book, you'll learn how to think clearly, innovate, collaborate and achieve meaningful goals. Brann does not focus only on managing fatigue or avoiding burnout. She also demonstrates how understanding the brain can help people lead more effectively, develop innovative ideas, make smarter choices and perform at a higher level.  About Podcast Host Angela Marie Hutchinson is the author of “Create Your Yes! When You Keep Hearing No,” named a Forbes No. 4 book to advance your career. She is a podcast host for New Books Network, where she leads conversations for the neuroscience and Christianity channels. Hutchinson is also a talent and intellectual property executive, former social media professor and BBC commentator. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband and three children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Make Your Brain Work By Amy Brann Neuroscience expert, author, consultant and global speaker Make Your Brain Work: Perform at a Higher Level (Kogan Page, 2025) is a practical, science-backed guide to improving focus, performance and mental energy without burning out. Written for people balancing multiple responsibilities, the book explains how to stay productive, mentally sharp and in control, even when demands and pressure are high. The book also explores the neuroscience of smarter leadership, high-performing teams and innovation. Brann examines working memory, what the mind needs to achieve goals and how to help the brain perform at an optimal level. Drawing from current neuroscience, Amy Brann translates complex research about the brain into clear strategies readers can apply in everyday work and life. She explores why attention fades, distractions take over and decision-making becomes more difficult when the brain is tired or under stress. The book emphasizes that high performance is not simply about pushing harder. It is about understanding what the brain needs to function well and creating habits that support focus, creativity, resilience, clear thinking and sustainable success.  Key Ideas: The brain performs best when its limited attention and energy are managed intentionally. Understanding working memory can help us process information, solve problems and pursue goals more effectively. Mental rehearsal can activate neurons and strengthen neural circuits even when an action is only imagined. For example, imagining your finger contracting can prepare your brain and muscles to perform the movement more effectively. Neuroscience can help leaders make smarter decisions and create the conditions for high-performing teams. Brain-aware leadership can encourage collaboration, creativity, innovation and meaningful change. Mental fatigue can weaken focus, self-control and the quality of our decisions. Working with the brain, rather than continually forcing it beyond its limits, can support greater success while helping to prevent burnout. Key Takeaway from the Conversation: One of the strongest ideas from the conversation is recognizing that our brain can help us become smarter leaders, more creative thinkers and stronger performers. Brann's insights about working memory and high-performing teams show that success is not only about effort. If you read the book, you'll learn how to think clearly, innovate, collaborate and achieve meaningful goals. Brann does not focus only on managing fatigue or avoiding burnout. She also demonstrates how understanding the brain can help people lead more effectively, develop innovative ideas, make smarter choices and perform at a higher level.  About Podcast Host Angela Marie Hutchinson is the author of “Create Your Yes! When You Keep Hearing No,” named a Forbes No. 4 book to advance your career. She is a podcast host for New Books Network, where she leads conversations for the neuroscience and Christianity channels. Hutchinson is also a talent and intellectual property executive, former social media professor and BBC commentator. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband and three children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/neuroscience

The biggest questions the Chargers need answered in 2026 training camp ⚡Camp is almost here and the Bolts have some real position battles and scheme questions that will shape the season. In this video we break down the top storylines heading into The Bolt:• Who wins the starting left guard job — Jake Slaughter, Kayode Awosika, or someone else?• How fast does Mike McDaniel's offense click with Justin Herbert?• How will the running back snaps be split between Omarion Hampton, Keaton Mitchell, and Kimani Vidal?• What does the safety rotation look like and how quickly does Genesis Smith contribute?• Can Akheem Mesidor and the edge group replace Odafe Oweh's production (and will Tuli Tuipulotu hold out)?• Plus Junior Colson's comeback, Tre' Harris Year 2, and Chris O'Leary's defense.Training camp starts July 29. These answers will tell us a lot about how high the ceiling is this year.Drop your biggest camp question in the comments. Who are you most excited (or worried) about?Like the video if you're locked in for camp, subscribe for more Chargers content, and hit the bell so you don't miss the next one.Bolt Up ⚡#Chargers #BoltUp #LAChargers #TrainingCamp #NFL #JustinHerbert #MikeMcDaniel #JimHarbaugh

Make Your Brain Work By Amy Brann Neuroscience expert, author, consultant and global speaker Make Your Brain Work: Perform at a Higher Level (Kogan Page, 2025) is a practical, science-backed guide to improving focus, performance and mental energy without burning out. Written for people balancing multiple responsibilities, the book explains how to stay productive, mentally sharp and in control, even when demands and pressure are high. The book also explores the neuroscience of smarter leadership, high-performing teams and innovation. Brann examines working memory, what the mind needs to achieve goals and how to help the brain perform at an optimal level. Drawing from current neuroscience, Amy Brann translates complex research about the brain into clear strategies readers can apply in everyday work and life. She explores why attention fades, distractions take over and decision-making becomes more difficult when the brain is tired or under stress. The book emphasizes that high performance is not simply about pushing harder. It is about understanding what the brain needs to function well and creating habits that support focus, creativity, resilience, clear thinking and sustainable success.  Key Ideas: The brain performs best when its limited attention and energy are managed intentionally. Understanding working memory can help us process information, solve problems and pursue goals more effectively. Mental rehearsal can activate neurons and strengthen neural circuits even when an action is only imagined. For example, imagining your finger contracting can prepare your brain and muscles to perform the movement more effectively. Neuroscience can help leaders make smarter decisions and create the conditions for high-performing teams. Brain-aware leadership can encourage collaboration, creativity, innovation and meaningful change. Mental fatigue can weaken focus, self-control and the quality of our decisions. Working with the brain, rather than continually forcing it beyond its limits, can support greater success while helping to prevent burnout. Key Takeaway from the Conversation: One of the strongest ideas from the conversation is recognizing that our brain can help us become smarter leaders, more creative thinkers and stronger performers. Brann's insights about working memory and high-performing teams show that success is not only about effort. If you read the book, you'll learn how to think clearly, innovate, collaborate and achieve meaningful goals. Brann does not focus only on managing fatigue or avoiding burnout. She also demonstrates how understanding the brain can help people lead more effectively, develop innovative ideas, make smarter choices and perform at a higher level.  About Podcast Host Angela Marie Hutchinson is the author of “Create Your Yes! When You Keep Hearing No,” named a Forbes No. 4 book to advance your career. She is a podcast host for New Books Network, where she leads conversations for the neuroscience and Christianity channels. Hutchinson is also a talent and intellectual property executive, former social media professor and BBC commentator. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband and three children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YamatoCannon, dGon, and Jamada break down DPlus KIA winning the Esports World Cup, the LPL's total collapse, and Yamato's own run coaching Cloud9 at EWC.   Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Factor: Fresh, never frozen meals built around your goals, from weight loss to protein to GLP-1 support, shopped, prepped, and delivered to your door. Get 50% off plus free daily greens per box with code POWERSPIKE50OFF at https://factormeals.com/powerspike50off (new subscriptions only, while supplies last, through September 27, 2026)   Into The AM: The brand new LFN collaboration tee, a design celebrating a real Korean palace. Grab it at https://intotheam.com/LFN-TEE3   LFN Premium: Q&A access, community input on the show, and bonus content from across the LFN network. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailThe most successful people don't rely on motivation. They rely on habits. World class athletes, top business leaders, and high performers create simple routines they can repeat every day until success becomes automatic. The key is to make good habits enjoyable, start small, and stay consistent. In this episode, I'll share 10 practical ways to build habits that stick so you can improve your mindset, your health, and your performance one day at a time.Continue Your Mindset JourneyDiscover the power of the Healthy Mindset AI Platform at HealthyMindset.ai.Explore the Healthy Mindset AI Podcast for practical mindset strategies, mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises, performance insights, and self-coaching tools designed for athletes, leaders, and workplace professionals.The Healthy Mindset AI Platform combines targeted assessments, personalized growth plans, digital mindset tools, accountability support, and 24/7 access to the Digital Mind Mike Hartman to help you build confidence, strengthen focus, improve consistency, and perform at your best.For additional support, Coaching On Demand with Mike Hartman provides personalized coaching focused on mindset development, goal achievement, leadership, confidence, and performance.Healthy Mindset for Athletes & Workplace Athletes Available on Amazon: Healthy Mindset for Athletes & Workplace AthletesASSESS. IMPROVE. PERFORM. HealthyMindset.ai 

What if fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, aching joints, and many of the chronic diseases we associate with aging all share one common root? In this episode, Dr. Thomas Hemingway explores the fascinating science of chronic inflammation—or inflammaging—and explains why inflammation isn't something to fear, but one of your body's most important communication systems. Drawing on the latest research and practical strategies, you'll discover how sleep, nutrition, movement, stress, relationships, and metabolic health influence the signals your body receives every day. Most importantly, you'll learn how to partner with your biology, calm the invisible fire, and begin building a healthier, stronger, and more resilient future—one signal at a time.**Get the Guide:  "How to Lower inflammation and Partner with your body to feel younger, stronger and more vibrant"   Inside the PDF, we share how to partner with your body in simple doable steps to decrease inflammation to improve brain fog, low energy, achy joints, poor sleep and more.*And, in my new Performance, and Longevity medical practice we specialize in turning back your biological age and OPTIMIZING HORMONES so you can feel a decade or more younger so you can do the things you want to do that you thought were no longer possible due to your age.  Join the waitlist here!*Don't wait to Prioritize your health, Start Today with the Simple and Powerful Steps detailed in my Best-selling book, PREVENTABLE.*ACCESS my workshop, "GET 10 Years Younger, Stronger, and Sharper"  How to turn back your biological age 10-20 years so you can do the things you want to do that you no longer thought possible due to your age.  Perform at your best and live your best life!Join my Masterclass on Midlife Hormones, "Why You Don't Feel like Yourself anymore and What to Do about it!"JET LAG Survival Guide.  Free PDF!**Free Resource:  "The 7 lab tests your doctor likely is not checking and could be the key to why you don't feel your best." *GET DIRECT ACCESS to DR. HEMINGWAY in these programs.*Don't Forget to SHARE with a Friend and please drop a Review:) It means the world!Mahalo and Aloha andTo your health,

In this video I show you how to perform the Epley Maneuver for posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)!

[REBROADCAST FROM October 20, 2025] Both Steve Martin and Alison Brown share a love of the banjo. Videos of the two playing together have gone viral online, and Martin's banjo videos during the pandemic were particularly comforting to many. Brown and Martin talk about their album, Safe Sensible and Sane, and perform live in the studio. Album art courtesy of the musicians Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 From Journey and the Grateful Dead, to The Strokes and Depeche Mode, Oregon has no shortage of tribute bands. But why perform the music of another artist?    Adam Corkery is a guitarist and vocalist for Brown Stallion, a Ween tribute band based in Eugene and Portland. Renée Muzquiz is the lead vocalist and guitarist for Major Tomboys, an all-femme David Bowie tribute based in Portland. She also represents Linda Ronstadt in Stone Phoneys, a tribute to Ronstadt, Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris.   They both join us to talk about the joys of performing familiar songs for die-hard fans.  

Autonomous surgery may sound futuristic, but automation already plays an important role in procedures requiring extraordinary precision. Mathias Unberath of Inner Logic joins Grant Harvey to explain how AI could help surgical robots understand anatomy, respond to unexpected events, and gradually take on more responsibility in the operating room. They explore which procedures could be automated first, how robots can learn to recover from mistakes, and why these systems may expand access to care without eliminating the need for human surgeons.For more information please visit Inner Logic: https://semaphorsurgical.com/innerlogic/ Subscribe to The Neuron newsletter: https://theneuron.aiSponsored by Dell Technologies and NVIDIA. Learn more at https://www.techrepublic.com/hubs/the-enterprise-guide-to-scalable-ai/

The sermon explores the purpose of miracles by identifying God as the Living God who reveals His character through mighty acts. It distinguishes between paralyzing fear and a reverent awareness of God's omnipresence that motivates faithful living. The speaker shares personal experiences and global ministry statistics to illustrate how trusting in God's promises provides encouragement during difficult times. Believers are urged to focus on God's faithfulness rather than their circumstances, following the example of Peter walking on water. Ultimately, the message encourages prayerful reliance on God for guidance and strength in daily life.

Have you ever watched two dancers perform with the exact same technique level, but one feels captivating while the other feels flat?Sometimes the difference isn't the dancer.Sometimes it's the music.In this episode, we're talking about why some songs naturally invite storytelling, emotion, and character while others leave dancers struggling to connect. Brittany breaks down the "5 W's" she uses when evaluating music choices:Who is singing?Who are they singing to?What are they saying?When is this happening?Where does this moment take place?When dancers understand the story hidden inside the music, facial expressions become easier, choreography becomes more meaningful, and performances become more memorable.Whether you're a teacher choosing recital music, a choreographer building routines, or a parent trying to help your dancer connect emotionally on stage, this framework can completely change how you select music and create performances.And if you're struggling to find the story inside your music—or need help with music selection, choreography, character work, or facial expressions—reach out. Sometimes the right song changes everything.Support the showGot a question or story you'd like to share? Message me HERE, and your submission might even be featured in an upcoming episode!

We all want a little certainty before a big performance. A great warmup. A perfect night of sleep. Some sign that everything is going to go according to plan.The problem is that certainty is never actually available.In this solocast, I explore how our desire to know what will happen next can create fragile confidence, negative predictions, rigid expectations, and a whole lot of wasted energy. That tension can show up as panic practice, distraction, frustration, self-criticism, or even freezing when it is time to take action.I also share three steps for building a healthier relationship with the unknown: noticing how uncertainty shows up in your mind and body, learning to hold the tension between wanting something deeply and not knowing if you will get it, and practicing how to direct your energy and attention back toward the task at hand.The best performers are not certain everything will work out. They have learned how to stay engaged, trust their ability to respond, and perform even when the outcome remains unknown.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Learn more about The Mental Training LabConnect with Pete on Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteSubscribe to the podcast on Apple | SpotifyThis show is produced and edited by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.  

In this episode, Dudley, Sam and David explore the True Gospel and why so many believers unknowingly embrace a performance-based version of Christianity instead of the Good News Jesus came to proclaim. Through honest conversation and grounded Biblical Truth, they unpack the difference between grace and self-effort, revealing how the gospel transforms our lives from the inside out.Together, they discuss the growing movement of Deconstruction, offering practical wisdom for those questioning long-held beliefs while encouraging a humble pursuit of truth through the Holy Spirit. They also redefine Repentance as more than behavior change—it's a renewed way of thinking that aligns our hearts with what God has already accomplished through Christ.This conversation invites believers to move beyond religion, fear, and striving into the freedom, joy, and Spiritual Growth that come from trusting in Jesus' finished work.We pray this message will encourage, challenge, and transform.As always, we invite you to share it with someone who needs it.  Get Dudley's Weekly Word delivered right to your inbox every Friday! Click here to get access ➡️ https://dudleysweeklyword.com/opt-inFor more information and resources, visit https://kerygmaventures.com/podcast/ Follow and subscribe:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/41N9SAP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LEIxeo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerygmaventures Watch our "Conversations At The Ranch" series: https://bit.ly/conversations-at-the-ranch Watch our “Dudley's Monthly Message” series: https://bit.ly/dudleys-monthly-message 

Welcome to The Daily. Partner with us in Project23. Grab your Hosea Scripture Journal. Our text today is Hosea 11:4: I led them with cords of kindness, with the bands of love, and I became to them as one who eases the yoke on their jaws, and I bent down to them and fed them. — Hosea 11:4 Many people see God as heavy-handed but rarely see Him as gentle. That's because most of us only notice God when life hurts. When prayers go unanswered. When correction comes. When consequences arrive. When things feel hard. And yes, God does discipline His children. Hosea has already shown us that clearly. God has a heavy hand when wandering children refuse to listen. But God also has a gentle hand. Listen again: "I led them with cords of kindness, with the bands of love." That is not the language of an angry tyrant dragging people behind Him. It is the language of a Father carefully leading children who need help walking. Some people only know harsh religion. Perform harder. Try harder. Carry more. Never fail. Never struggle. Never admit weakness. But God is not merely standing over His people demanding performance. Sometimes he bends down and carries what we cannot carry ourselves. "I bent down to them and fed them." That image is deeply intimate and personal. It is the picture of a Father kneeling beside a struggling child. Helping him take another step. Feeding him when he is too weak to feed himself. Supporting him when strength runs low. And honestly, many controlling people struggle to receive that kind of kindness from God. Because control feels safer than surrender. So we try to manage everything: our careers, our children, our future, our image, our ministry, our outcomes. We grip life tightly because we are afraid of what will happen if we loosen our hands. But sometimes the exhaustion we feel is not from working hard. It is from trying to carry what God never asked us to carry alone. I have experienced that personally. When this ministry first began, there were moments I felt crushed by it. Pressures, uncertainty, responsibilities, fear of failure. Yet in those same moments, God met me with kindness. He brought encouragement, support, gifts, prayers, and faithful believers alongside me at just the right time. Looking back now, I can see something clearly. This ministry was not built by my strength alone. It was built on the compassion and kindness of God. And maybe your life has more evidence of God's kindness than you realize too. The promotion you did not get. The relationship that ended. The closed door. The unexpected help. The person who showed up at the right moment. The strength you somehow had when you should have collapsed. God's gentle hand was there. In every one of these moments. But did you see it? So stop assuming God only wants to crush you into obedience. Sometimes, He wants to lovingly lead you into surrender. And maybe today, surrender simply means loosening your grip and letting the Father carry what you cannot anymore. DO THIS: Identify one area of your life you are trying to control too tightly, and intentionally surrender it to God in prayer today. ASK THIS: Where am I resisting God's gentle leadership? What am I trying to carry alone? How has God shown kindness to me that I may have overlooked? PRAY THIS: Father, forgive me for trying to control what should be surrendered to you. Help me trust your kindness, receive your leadership, and rest in your care instead of my own strength. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Jireh"

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ronald Weaver III (@ronthe3manweav) and Co-Hosts: Caleb Lyons (@Caleb_Lyons7), Vic Cram (@viccram), Zach Robinson (@zach_robinson17)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Contributor; Taylor Lynch, MD Educational Pearls: Thoracotomy  Thoracotomy is used in traumatic cardiac arrest to replace conventional CPR with direct access to the chest. Goals include identifying and controlling reversible causes of bleeding, prioritizing blood flow to the heart and brain, and performing open cardiac massage. Trauma categories Penetrating trauma: Gunshot wounds and stab wounds. Has a higher chance of survival because the injury may be localized and directly repairable. Cardiac stab wounds may have the highest survivability because the defect can be visualized, repaired, and treated with blood administration. Blunt trauma: Motor vehicle collisions and falls from height. Has a much lower chance of survival. Western guidelines EMS must witness the patient lose pulses. Penetrating trauma: CPR for less than 15 minutes. Blunt trauma: CPR for less than 10 minutes. Survival decreases to essentially zero beyond these time limits. Eastern guidelines Focus on the presence of signs of life in blunt or penetrating trauma. Signs of life may include: Pupillary response. Measurable blood pressure. Purposeful movement. Patient selection Thoracotomy should only be performed when the patient has a reasonable chance of survival. It is a highly morbid procedure with significant occupational risks, including needlestick injury. Appropriate patient selection and timing are essential. Procedure Begin on the left side of the chest. Cross-clamp the aorta to restrict blood flow below the heart and prioritize circulation to the heart and brain. Identify and repair visible sources of bleeding involving structures such as the heart or lungs. Perform open cardiac massage as the equivalent of CPR. ACLS medications may still be administered. References: Cothren CC, Moore EE. Emergency department thoracotomy for the critically injured patient: Objectives, indications, and outcomes. World J Emerg Surg. 2006;1:4. Published 2006 Mar 24. doi:10.1186/1749-7922-1-4 Rhee, Peter M. ; Acosta, Jose ; Bridgeman, Amy et al. / Survival after emergency department thoracotomy : Review of published data from the past 25 years. In: Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2000 ; Vol. 190, No. 3. pp. 288-298. Nunn, Andrew ; Prakash, Priya ; Inaba, Kenji et al. / Occupational exposure during emergency department thoracotomy : A prospective, multi-institution study. In: Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2018 ; Vol. 85, No. 1. pp. 78-84. Burlew CC, Moore EE, Moore FA, et al. Western Trauma Association critical decisions in trauma: resuscitative thoracotomy. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012;73(6):1359-1363. doi:10.1097/TA.0b013e318270d2df Seamon MJ, Haut ER, Van Arendonk K, et al. An evidence-based approach to patient selection for emergency department thoracotomy: A practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2015;79(1):159-173. doi:10.1097/TA.0000000000000648 Summarized by Steven Fujaros NREMT | Edited by Steven Fujaros & Ahmed Abdel-Hafiz, NREMT-P   Donate: https://emergencymedicalminute.org/donate/   Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/c9ouHf

Text your thoughts and questions!We often think rest is something we earn after we've worked hard enough. We push through exhaustion, tell ourselves we'll slow down later, and believe that getting more done is the key to feeling better. But what if we've been thinking about rest all wrong?This week, in episode 323 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, we're revisiting one of our most impactful conversations with Gary Ware, founder of Breakthrough Play, keynote speaker, certified coach, and bestselling author of Playful Rebellion. As part of our summer series on energy, stress, and nervous system regulation, this timely re-release explores why rest is essential—not as a reward for productivity, but as the foundation that makes sustainable productivity possible.Gary Ware is the founder of Breakthrough Play, a keynote speaker, certified coach, and the bestselling author of Playful Rebellion. Through applied improvisation, positive psychology, and the science of play, Gary helps individuals and organizations reduce stress, strengthen communication, spark creativity, and build more sustainable ways of working. His mission is to help people challenge the belief that productivity requires constant hustle and instead embrace play and rest as powerful tools for greater impact, innovation, and well-being.In this conversation, Gary introduces three distinct types of rest—macro, micro, and meso—and explains how each one helps reduce stress, restore creativity, and support your energy in different ways. He also shares why play isn't childish, why entrepreneurs often resist rest the most, and how small shifts can dramatically improve your focus, well-being, and impact.Key Takeaways:Rest isn't something you earn. It's something that allows you to do your best work.Chronic stress keeps your brain in fight, flight, or freeze mode, reducing creativity, empathy, and clear thinking.Better sleep isn't always about getting more hours. Improving the quality of your sleep can make a significant difference.A consistent wind-down routine helps your body transition into restorative sleep.Macro rest focuses on deep restoration through quality sleep and recovery.Micro rest consists of short five-minute breaks throughout the day that help reset your brain and restore energy between tasks.Scrolling social media or checking email isn't true rest. Choose activities that genuinely recharge you instead.Meso rest means intentionally stepping away from work for several hours, a day, or longer to pursue hobbies, family time, or activities that bring joy.Hobbies aren't a luxury—they help your brain make creative connections and improve problem-solving.Play looks different for everyone. The goal isn't to do what others find fun, but to discover what genuinely restores and energizes you.Sustainable productivity begins with honoring your energy, not constantly pushing through exhaustion.Rest isn't the opposite of productivity—it's what makes productivity sustainable. When you give yourself permission to rest before you're completely depleted, you create space for greater creativity, better decisions, stronger relationships, and more meaningful work. What would change if you stopped trying to earn your rest and started treating it as one of your greatest strengths?Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH GARY WARE:WebsiteLinkedInCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through the Power of PlayEpisode 321: Why Fun and Play Belong in a Productive LifeEpisode 249: Five Energizing Habits to Make You More ProductiveEpisode 172: Why the Simple Act of Pausing Will Make You More ProductivePlay: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Dr. Stuart BrownPrimed to Perform by Neel Doshi & Lindsay McGregor(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Book a Clarity CallDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!I'm part of a free virtual event called Burn Beautiful, alongside over 25 experts in burnout, well-being, and leadership. My session is all about the minimum effective day, practical tools to make your days more sustainable. It's available through July 7th, is free, and you can listen on your own schedule. Go to positivelyproductive.com/beautiful26 to register. 

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Helado Tropical is the new collaborative album by Roberto Carlos Lange, better known by his stage name Helado Negro, and Fabi Reyna, who fronts the band Reyna Tropical.

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Helado Tropical is the new collaborative album by Roberto Carlos Lange, better known by his stage name Helado Negro, and Fabi Reyna, who fronts the band Reyna Tropical.

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Here it is—today we study the final fruit of the Spirit. And isn’t it just like God to save a grand lesson for last? The one fruit every one of us knows we desperately need: Self-control. In mentoring women to pursue their God-given goals and live the life they were created for, I hear this all the time: “Pamela, I just don’t have any willpower. I have no self-control.” Have you ever said that about yourself? But let’s stop and ask a deeper question. Is that really true? Can someone who has been filled with the Holy Spirit truly say they have no self-control? I believe that’s one of the enemy’s favorite lies. It’s a limiting belief designed to keep us striving in our own strength instead of living from the power already at work within us. It’s a lie that makes us buy our own excuses and settle for a little life, all while we were created for a BIG Life. The very presence of God living within you PRODUCES self-control. Let me show you how I know. Most of us refer to Galatians 5:22-23 as the “fruits” of the Spirit—as though Paul is giving us a basket filled with different kinds of fruit. Maybe you’re naturally patient but struggle with kindness. Maybe you have joy but not peace. Maybe you have love but not self-control. It’s like saying, “the basket I was given has grapes, but no strawberries. I just have to struggle through this life with never getting strawberries because I wasn’t given any.” But that’s not what Paul wrote. Look closely. He doesn’t say, “The Holy Spirit produces these fruits.” He says, “The fruit of the Spirit is…” Let’s read it for ourselves, Galatians 5: 22-23, “But the Holy Spirit produces THIS KIND OF FRUIT in our lives: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Fruit is singular. Paul isn’t describing 9 separate fruits we can pick and choose from. He is describing one Spirit-produced life that reveals itself in 9 beautiful expressions: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Think of it like sunlight passing through a prism. It’s one light, yet it displays many colors. If a prism has sunlight, then it has all the colors. There’s not one defective prism just lacking pink. There’s not another just lacking yellow. They’re all there if the prism has sunlight, just turn it to see. The fruit of the Spirit works much the same way. It is one supernatural life produced by the Holy Spirit, expressed in multiple ways. That changes everything. Self-control isn’t an isolated virtue reserved for naturally disciplined people. It isn’t a personality trait. It isn’t something God gives to a select few while withholding it from everyone else. Yet somehow we believe only the super fit get self-control. Only the ones losing weight, or saving money, or with a clean house have self-control. Only those who consistently meet their goals have self-control. Isn’t that what you’ve believed? And haven’t you dismissed yourself at some point because you just don’t have the same self-control they do? Girl, don’t let the enemy twist this. Don’t let him convince you that you’re lacking the fruit. Are you a believer and follower of Jesus? Have you placed your faith in him and surrendered your life to him? Yes? Then you have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit. God’s presence dwells within you. And just like when sunlight hits the prism, all the lights are present when you turn it – all 9 expressions of the Spirit are growing in you! You’re not missing one. You weren’t just left out. Self-control is part of the very character the Holy Spirit is growing in EVERY believer – and that means YOU. Self-control is growing in you right along side love and joy, and peace and patience, kindness, goodness and gentleness. Now, does that mean every Christian demonstrates perfect self-control? Of course not. Fruit grows. No one plants an apple tree on Monday and expects a harvest by Friday. Growth is gradual. It is cultivated. It is nourished. It matures over time. The question isn’t, “Do I already have perfect self-control?” The better question is, “Am I yielding to the Spirit who is producing it in me?” That’s an entirely different conversation. You may feel like someone who lacks self-control because you’ve looked at your failures more than God’s promises. But your failures don’t define what the Holy Spirit is capable of producing. If you belong to Christ, the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you. That means the seed of self-control has already been planted. The issue isn’t whether God has given it. The issue is whether we’re allowing Him to cultivate it. This life isn’t about gritting our teeth and trying harder. It has always been about surrendering more deeply. Now, let’s study self-control and see what it really means. The Greek word translated as ‘self-control’ means power and strength within. What this means is the Holy Spirits gives every believer an internal ruler stronger than external temptation. No matter what temptation you’re facing, there’s an internal ruler stronger! There’s a power within you that can turn away, resist, and overcome. Y’all this past weekend I was at my Mama’s house and she made her award winning, best thing you’ve ever eaten in your whole life, blackberry cobbler. She had gone out and picked the fresh blackberries herself. She had made her secret pie crust that’s thick and perfectly flaky and buttery. Then, she made homemade icrecream to go with it. BUT I am committed with a healthy meal plan right now that does not include cobbler or ice cream, dad-gum-it! So, how do you think I did? Do you think I was able to withstand the temptation of this culinary perfection? You bet your butt I did, and here’s how – I HAVE THE HOLY SPIRIT WITHIN ME and I KNOW THERE’S AN INTERNAL RULER STRONGER THAN THAT TEMPTATION. (I just have to listen to the right voice.) Does God really care if I eat mama’s blackberry cobbler and homemade icecream? Nahhh, I don’t think so. But I do believe God cares about my health because this body is a vessel for his Holy Spirit. And I do believe he cares about the commitments I make and my willingness to tap into the power he has given me to follow through with those commitments. What the Holy Spirit is growing within us isn’t the absence of desire. (I still really wanted a very large bowl of that greatness.) What the Holy Spirit is growing within us is proper rule OVER DESIRE. It’s the internal governor that says, “You don’t have to do every little thing you feel like doing. You don’t have to get everything you think you want. You don’t have to have immediate gratification. You’re not a victim to your every desire. Yield to God’s power within you.” 2 Timothy 1:7, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline.” That’s what God has given you. Now it’s up to you to abide in him and surrender to the power he has put within you! Before Jesus saved us, our flesh ruled. We set on our throne, our desires issued commands and our minds justified them. Our bodies obeyed. But with Jesus we have the Holy Spirit, now we’re under a different command. There’s a different ruler on the throne. Jesus sits in authority. The Spirit empowers new desires. And yes, our flesh still speaks, but it is not longer the king. Self-control is evidence there’s a new king governing our heart and life. We become a new person with the fruit of the Holy Spirit growing in us! Now, understand this, the Holy Spirit does not merely hand us extra strength. He reshapes our loves. God’s commands come with God’s enabling grace. The Spirit writes God’s law on our hearts, creating new desires that increasingly align with His will. As we grow in Christ, we don’t just have stronger disciple, we actually grow to WANT WHAT GOD WANTS. The deepest direction of our heart is changing!!!!!! You can’t will yourself into that change – that’s a direct result of the Holy Spirit working within you. Now here’s what I hope you’ll never forget – Self-control is not about becoming a stronger version of you. It’s about becoming a more surrendered version of you. The world says, “Try harder.” Jesus says, “Abide in Me.” The world says, “Get more disciplined.” The Holy Spirit says, “Walk with Me.” Maybe you’ve spent years telling yourself, “I just don’t have any self-control.” Maybe you’ve believed that’s just the way you are. Maybe you’ve looked at other women and thought, “They’re disciplined. They’re organized. They’re healthy. They’re financially wise. They have self-control…I just don’t.” Sweet friend, that’s not your identity. If you belong to Christ, the Holy Spirit lives within you. And if the Holy Spirit lives within you, then He is producing His fruit within you—including self-control. The question isn’t whether God has given it. The question is whether you’ll believe it’s there…and begin partnering with Him instead of arguing with Him. Every time you’re tempted to quit… Every time you want to say something you’ll regret… Every time you want to give in to fear… Every time you want immediate gratification instead of God’s best… Pause. Remember who’s on the throne. Remember there is an internal Ruler who is stronger than every external temptation. Then choose to listen to His voice instead of the voice of your flesh. Will you still have moments where you fail? Absolutely. But failure is no longer your identity. It’s simply another opportunity to turn back to the One who is faithfully growing His fruit in you. Fruit doesn’t grow because we strain harder. Fruit grows because it stays connected to the vine. Jesus said in John 15, “Abide in Me.” He didn’t say, “Impress Me.” He didn’t say, “Perform for Me.” He said, “Remain in Me.” That’s the secret. As you remain with Him, the Holy Spirit keeps doing what only He can do. He changes your desires. He renews your mind. He strengthens your resolve. He reminds you of truth in the moment you need it. He gives you power to say “no” to what steals life so you can say “yes” to what leads to life. And one day you’ll look back and realize something remarkable. The things that once mastered you… don’t anymore. Not because you finally found enough willpower. But because the Spirit of God has been faithfully transforming you from the inside out. That’s the fruit of self-control. Not a life of white-knuckled striving. A life that is increasingly ruled by Jesus. And isn’t that what we’ve been studying all along? Self-control is simply Jesus ruling where our flesh used to. That’s the fruit the Holy Spirit is growing in you. So don’t leave here saying, “I need more willpower.” Leave here saying, “Holy Spirit, have more of me.” Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com