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Download the Free 10-Minute Mindset Practice: Shift your state and anchor your body into clarity and ventral safety under pressure. https://payhip.com/b/7PdoGWelcome to the Embodied Self-Leadership: Mindset & Journal Series — a transformational series designed to support self-leaders in cultivating emotional intelligence, resilience, somatic steadiness, mental clarity, spiritual growth, and authentic self-mastery.Through intentional mindset practices and guided journal prompts, this playlist explores how to strengthen your ability to remain grounded, regulated, and aligned under pressure—so you can deepen your capacity for personal evolution, relational integrity, and expanded higher human consciousness.Inside this series, we explore:Episode 1: Emotional activation without identity distortionEpisode 2: Nervous system steadiness during uncertaintyEpisode 3: Relational integrity under pressureEpisode 4: Capacity to feel deeply without collapsing or performingEpisode 5: Playful mastery of intensityThis series is for those committed to:Building resilienceStrengthening emotional regulationExpanding somatic and mental masterySupporting personal and spiritual growthChoosing authenticity over performanceLeading themselves with integrity, clarity, and loveThank you for being here and for choosing the path of embodied self-leadership.May these resources support you in growing stability, regulating intensity, and continuing to be yourself under pressure—not for validation, but for deeper alignment, truth, and conscious evolution.Love,Maria5D Mystic Thought LeaderFor reflective self-leaders who use mindset and journaling to grow—and lead with love, integrity, depth, and intelligence.

Welcome to the Heroes Three podcast! This week we are joined by Craig Neeson from SWIMFANS to talk about Nobuhiko Obayashi's summer romance film, His Motorbike, Her Island from 1986 starring Riki Takeuchi and Kiwako Harada!Check out some H3 art and merch! - https://www.teepublic.com/user/kf_carlito Listen to SWIMFANSFull cast and credits - WikipediaFind us online - https://linktr.ee/Heroes3PodcastEmail us! - heroes3podcast@gmail.comTimestamps(00:00) Intro(0:40) Craig on the pod(1:11) Why His Motorbike, Her Island(6:08) Playful black and white(11:21) Motorcycles and Kawasaki(15:00) Experimental filmmaking(18:29) Back of the VHS(55:26) Final thoughts on Obayashi(59:02) Listen to Swimfans(1:00:03) Plugs and training for next week

Jayne Dent is a British interdisciplinary artist, singer and composer and I was absolutely delighted to explore ideas around a creative and playful life with her. You'll be hearing clips of music from Me Lost Me, with inspirations from folk culture old and new. She opened my mind to what folk creativity and community can mean in the 21st century. You'll also hear about community music making, collaborations with dancers, experimentation with e-textiles, and the challenges and joys of her career path. I was really struck by her creative and curious spirit and you'll be hearing about some of her chance-based writing tips and her varied interests from creating costumes to medieval sword fighting. Show Notes: Jayne Dent, Me Lost Me, Suggested episodes, Podcast Merch, Newsletter, Buy me a coffee, Video version, Full transcriptphoto: Amelia Read(00:00) Intro(02:36) Me Lost Me RPG, clip of Marie it is While Summer I Last(09:46) Me Lost Me, RPG video game inspirations, clip of track 2(11:32) residencies in Aarhus, writing the Oldest Trees Hold the Earth with Ditte Elly, with clip track 8(14:20) community music making, song writing and improvisation(17:22) future folk, what folk can mean(19:03) Me Lost Me, PHD research, folk use of tech, e-textiles(25:44) costumes, childhood inspired by parents and folk community(31:29) other episodes you'll like, podcast merch and more(32:24) chance-based writing, CAMP France with clip of track 10 This Material Moment(35:25) challenges of freelancing, mesostic writing with clip of track 12 This Material Moment(39:38) touring, collaborators with clip of track 4 This Material Moment(45:57) more about creative process with clip Ancient Summer track 7(48:39) making, coding, improvising, Abundance with dancers(54:01) Worm Saliva experimental improvised music with clip of Brass Neck Melt(57:56) where the name Me Lost Me came from, folk use of technologies, Guidonian hand, sword fighting

Today we're diving into something we use every day - our voice. Most of us are walking around with an unconscious default voice that's been patched together from old stories, childhood wounds, cultural expectations, and whatever got us through the day. But what if that voice isn't really you?Meet Barbara McAfee - voice whisperer, author, singer, and playful catalyst for authentic expression. For more than three decades, Barbara has helped people shed vocal habits shaped by old stories and step into voices that feel truly like home. Through sound, story, character work, and her Five Elements system, she makes voice liberation both profound and ridiculously fun. She's a master voice coach, bestselling author of Full Voice and Vocal Intelligence, and dynamic speaker whose two TEDx talks - including the widely viewed “Bringing Your Full Voice to Life” - have inspired hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Her work has reached leaders, organizations, international educators, community singing movements, and countless individuals through keynotes, retreats, coach trainings, and her beloved Morning Star Singers hospice choir.Barbara, in so many ways, graces us with her presence on The Junkyard Love Podcast to remind us that our voice is the primary way we shape our world.Your voice is the instrument that shapes your expression on the way out. What we really 'mean' is upstream of the voice, and how we express what we really mean is changed by the voice - our life is lived downstream of our ability to express ourselves. Our expressions are interpreted by one another through an infinite number of micro movements, frequencies, rhythms, pheromones, sensory perceptions, biological responses, and so many more - but our voices carry truths even our own conscious perception can't filter out. Barbara shares that our voices are often shaped by past traumas, survival strategies, cultural pressure, and old stuck identities - and she teaches us how to release those unconscious holds in our physical body, allowing the voice to open and flow without restraint. In this back-and-forth conversation, we cover how most of us are unconsciously wearing what Barbara calls a “vocal girdle” - that invisible tightness and restriction we build over years from old wounds, family expectations, and cultural pressure that keeps our voice smaller and safer than it wants to be. She shares how we can gently loosen and remove it through her joyful Five Elements framework (Earth, Fire, Water, Metal, and Air), by playing with characters and archetypes, and through simple, everyday practices like laughing through the different sounds, voicing your yawns, and reading children's books out loud. We also explore the magic of group singing, the power of pretending to be someone else, code-switching with awareness, and why freeing your voice changes so much more than just how you sound - it changes how you show up in every part of your life.If you've ever felt like your voice doesn't quite match who you really are inside, this conversation is full of heart, laughter, insight, and practical tools you can start using right away - to start speaking with your real voice.Key Topics Covered:Unconscious vocal habits and the “vocal girdle” most of us wearHow childhood experiences and trauma shape our voiceThe Five Elements Framework for vocal freedomPlaying characters and archetypes to access hidden parts of yourselfThe power of group singing and collective connectionPractical daily tools to open and strengthen your voiceCode switching, ego, and authentic flexibilityVoice work for leaders, creatives, and everyday lifeChapter Timestamps (YouTube & Podcast Platforms)00:00 – Why Most People Are Stuck in an Unconscious “Default” Voice00:58 – The “Vocal Girdle”: How Old Wounds and Expectations Restrict Us02:13 – How Childhood Trauma and Family Secrets Shape Your Voice Long-Term04:10 – The Five Elements Framework (Earth, Fire, Water, Metal, Air) Explained05:40 – Barbara's Personal Story: Overcoming Fear of Singing Solo08:32 – The Secret Power of Playing Characters and Archetypes13:38 – Ego, “Brain Rats,” and Gently Expanding Beyond Your Comfort Zone22:55 – Practical Voice Tools for Leaders, Presentations, and Difficult Conversations30:29 – The Magic of Group Singing and Deep Human Connection34:05 – Jacob's Wild DJ Story: Unifying Experiences and Collective Flow40:06 – Laugh, Yawn & Read Children's Books: Easy Daily Practices to Open Your Voice46:26 – Code Switching: Shifting Voices Authentically Across Situations55:12 – Why Humans Crave Collective Ecstasy and Group Singing01:01:40 – Barbara's Books, Music, and Life's Work01:12:45 – Current Retreats, Courses, and What's Next for Barbara01:17:01 – Final Wisdom and Closing ReflectionsLearn practical voice exercises and how to speak with more confidence and authenticity.Key Quotes from Barbara“Most of us are using our kind of unconscious default voice that we think is us, but it's not. It's cobbled together with duct tape and popsicle sticks and trauma…”“We're all kind of wearing a vocal girdle.”“Pretending to be somebody else is kind of the secret sauce.”“The parts of my voice I hate the most have the greatest gifts for me.”“Our voice is the primary way we shape our world.”“Singing is like the mycelial connections between trees.”“Laughing is a great way to just open up the different sounds.”Resources & LinksOfficial Website: https://www.barbaramcafee.com/TEDx Talk (Full Voice): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze763kgrWGg & https://www.audible.com/pd/Vocal-Intelligence-Audiobook/B0GJ6S1JS3?clientContext=133-8676392-2129631&loginAttempt=true&noChallengeShown=true&srsltid=AfmBOorP30WNp0kMoRLLeUmuQ5u-QS5iM86MSz-MzEmJclaZfpu6Na-h&showMosaicSSOView=true&showAmznLopSignalBanner=trueBooks (on audible, physical copy, or Kindle!): Full Voice: The Art and Practice of Vocal Presence and Vocal Intelligence - https://a.co/d/0hOIWVoz // https://www.audible.com/pd/Vocal-Intelligence-Audiobook/B0GJ6S1JS3?clientContext=133-8676392-2129631&loginAttempt=true&noChallengeShown=true&srsltid=AfmBOorP30WNp0kMoRLLeUmuQ5u-QS5iM86MSz-MzEmJclaZfpu6Na-h&showMosaicSSOView=true&showAmznLopSignalBanner=trueMusic: https://barbaramcafee.bandcamp.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbaramcafeesings/For the most up-to-date Junkyard Love Podcast news, clips, and details: @Jacobfromtheinternet on InstagramPlease subscribe, follow, and like if you enjoyed the show!

Imagine the intense pleasure you could be enjoying right now by grabbing your copy of the Sensual Awakening App on the Apple Store.Anne never imagined that getting a new Great Dane would lead her into the arms of a captivating stranger. But destiny has a funny way of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.In "Leash of Lust: A Playful Seduction Tale," Anne's life takes an unexpected turn when her enthusiastic new pet drags her across the park floor, leaving her sprawled and helpless. Just as she thinks she's reached the height of embarrassment, a tall, dark, and undeniably handsome dog trainer appears, offering her a hand up and a smile that promises more than mere assistance.This chance encounter sparks the beginning of an adventure that is both erotic and romantic, filled with moments that will leave you breathless. The mysterious dog trainer, who introduces himself as Jake, not only helps Anne regain control of her Great Dane but also ignites a fire within her that she never knew existed.Jake's expertise extends beyond just training dogs. He teaches Anne the art of sensual pet play, a form of erotic play that deepens their connection and builds an intimate bond between them. Their sessions are charged with electric tension as they explore their desires through a series of romantic games. Each encounter brings them closer, their chemistry undeniable and their passion unbridled.In one particularly unforgettable scene, Jake takes Anne back to his secluded training facility. Here, away from prying eyes, he gently yet firmly guides her through a session that blurs the lines between discipline and desire.The air is thick with anticipation and the promise of what could be. Jake's firm yet tender instruction and Anne's willingness to submit create a symphony of pleasure that crescendos to a climax neither of them will soon forget.But it's not just about the physical. Anne finds herself falling for Jake's confident charm and gentle humor. Their connection goes beyond the bedroom (or the training ground). It's in the stolen glances, the shared laughs, and the way they perfectly sync with each other. It's in the romantic games that allow them to discover each other in ways words cannot express."Leash of Lust" isn't just a tale of erotic play and sensual pet play; it's a story of discovery and surrender. Anne learns to trust and open herself up to new experiences, while Jake finds joy in guiding and cherishing her. And amidst all the passion and playful seduction, they find something much deeper—a love that binds them as tightly as any leash.Join Anne and Jake on this tantalizing audio adventure where every moment is an invitation to indulge in your fantasies. Whether you're drawn to the allure of doggie style, the thrill of romantic games, or the deep connection of sensual pet play, "Leash of Lust" promises to take you on a journey of passion and intimacy.Don't miss out on this steamy, heart-pounding story. Listen to "Leash of Lust" today and discover where desire can lead when you follow the leash of love.

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. In this third follow-up episode on play, Lauren and Blaine revisit the tension between purposeful activities and genuine play, and whether the two can coexist.Blaine also shares what happened after the last episode stirred up some defensiveness for her. What started as an experiment with watercolor painting ended in a surprising shift in the nervous system. Her Oura ring data shifted measurably from “stressed” to “relaxed” during and after the session, providing her with real-time evidence that play affects far more than mood. From there, Lauren and Blaine explore how play can be woven into work itself. They introduce the yogic concept of “Lila,” meaning cosmic play, and how the witness perspective allows you to participate fully in the present moment.But they don't stop at the bright side. The episode takes an honest turn into play's shadow through discussing boundary-testing teasing, gaslighting disguised as humor, and the pull of addictive play.The conversation lands on attunement, balance, and the difference between play that restores and play that consumes. This one goes deep and leaves you with a richer, more honest relationship with what it means to truly play. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:19 Why Another Play Episode00:57 Book Play By Stuart Brown01:18 Redefining Purposeful Play02:07 Ego Protection And Pushback04:51 Watercolor Test And Afterglow05:35 Oura Ring Stress Data08:19 Proof Play Boosts Performance09:56 Bringing Play Into Retreat Work12:37 Lila Cosmic Play Concept13:30 Witness Self Versus Flow15:19 Runner Mindset Lightness15:58 Play Boosts Performance16:45 Stress Metrics and Recovery18:41 When Play Turns Harmful21:11 Addiction and Compulsive Play23:21 Finding Healthy Boundaries24:44 Running as a Drug27:58 Attunement and Flow State29:40 ConclusionEpisode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EMYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #Play #Playful #PurposelessPlay #TheEnergyofPlay

Most people pick a lane. Jesse Sieff built a whole intersection.He's a Pittsburgh-raised classical percussionist who taught himself piano at age six, trained for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in gymnastics, earned a civil engineering degree, and spent five years studying music at Indiana University of Pennsylvania before driving down to Washington, DC, to audition for the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps — "The Commandant's Own." He won the spot with a composition called Chopstakovich, which is currently the #1 best-selling snare solo in the world with over 700,000 YouTube views.Four years active duty and two reserve years later, Jesse founded Sieff Studios in Annapolis, Maryland — a Veteran-owned media production firm built around a single question: "Who is the most important person in your ecosystem, and how do you need them to feel?"In this conversation recorded live at Sieff Studios, Bart and Jesse dig into the non-linear path (engineering → music → Marines → entrepreneurship), the difference between drive as a push and drive as a pull, what 87 miles to Mount Everest Base Camp does to your relationship with control, the science of vibration and the Schumann frequency, and Jesse's philosophy for high-performers everywhere: the playful pursuit of perfection.You'll also hear Bart's powerful Invisible Backpack exercise for releasing guilt about distant family, and Jesse's vision for using drum circles to rewire audience attention at keynote events.If you've ever made a radical career pivot, struggled with perfectionism, or felt like you were watching life from the audience instead of being on stage, this one's for you.CHAPTERS:00:30 Welcome to the Studio: Introducing Jesse Sieff of Sieff Studios02:25 What Most People Don't Do: The Posture of a Student04:45 Pittsburgh Roots: How Music Found Jesse First08:52 Hearing the World Differently: How Musicians Perceive Sound11:37 "Chopstakovich": The World's #1 Snare Solo and a YouTube Phenomenon14:06 From Drum Corps to the Marines: Auditioning for The Commandant's Own18:34 Olympic Gymnastics Training and the Physical Test of Boot Camp20:00 Ambassadors in Uniform: Representing the Marines Around the World21:44 What Really Drives a Polymath: Pull vs. Push and the Growth Mindset25:47 87 Miles to Everest Base Camp: Fear, Altitude, and Transformation31:40 The Invisible Backpack: Letting Go of Guilt and Doing Your Best37:56 The Playful Pursuit of Perfection: A Philosophy for High Achievers42:43 What Is Sieff Studios? Feeling Through Media and the Humanality Framework46:08 Who Sieff Studios Serves: High-Trust B2B and Why Authenticity Beats Credentials52:42 Drum Circles as a Business Tool: Jesse's Vision for Keynotes That Rewire the BrainCONNECT WITH JESSE SIEFF:Sieff Studios: https://sieffstudios.comJesse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesse_sieffJesse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessesieff"Chopstakovich" snare solo: Search "Chopstakovich Jesse Sieff" on YouTubeCONNECT WITH BART BERKEY & THE PODCAST:Most People Don't... But YOU Do!Email: bart@mostpeopledont.comIf this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you'd like to be a guest or know someone who would, reach out — we'd love to keep these conversations going.#MostPeopleDontButYouDo #JesseSieff #SieffStudios #Podcast #Leadership #Music #Marines #Everest #Perfectionism #Humanality

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...   How to support a sensitive, gentle child in becoming more confident using his voice with peers. The difference between helping your child build self-advocacy skills and trying to change their temperament. How to teach kids simple, effective boundary-setting tools that actually work in fast-paced peer interactions. Why "old soul" kids may naturally learn polite, sophisticated communication, but still need help practicing more direct forms of assertiveness. Playful ways to practice boundary-setting and self-advocacy skills at home through games and role play. How to know when to step in as a parent and when to allow kids space to navigate social challenges on their own. Why it's important to match a child's communication tools to the intensity and energy of the situation they're in. The importance of checking whether a child is actually distressed before assuming a social interaction is a major problem.   This episode will help you feel more confident supporting your child's self-advocacy skills while still honoring their unique temperament, sensitivity, and personality.     REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:

Mia Sundstrom: Toward a Radiantly Kind and Playful World   CEO, The National Institute for PlayPlay Styles: Mover (Kinesthete) | Explorer (Adventurer) | Competitor (Sports Competitor)Sports competitor, adventurer, kinestheteVIA Strengths: Leadership | Humility | Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence | Creativity | JudgementRecorded Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026

The New Orleans band Tank and the Bangas have built their considerable reputation on a high-energy, exuberant blend of R&B, funk, hip hop, spoken word, gospel, and pop. Listeners may recall how the band first introduced themselves to the public radio community in 2017 by winning the NPR Tiny Desk contest, and have since been awarded a GRAMMY. Their new album is called The Last Balloon, and it completes a trilogy that began with Green Balloon in 2019 and Red Balloon in 2022. Tank and the Bangas play a few fizzy-lifting, playful, and cathartic songs from the Last Balloon, in-studio.  Set List: 1.Move 2. No Invite 3. Whole World Photo of Tank and the Bangas by Jeremy Tauriac Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's Memorial Day guest is a Retired Navy Seal turned Mindfulness Coach.Jon Macaskill spend 24 years as an enlisted sailor and a commissioned US Navy SEAL Officer prior to moving his family to a ranch in Colorado Springs where he now teaches mindfulness, grit, and resiliency through Keynote Speeches, workshops, online platforms, and also as the Co-Host of The Men Talking Mindfulness Podcast. Jon loves clearing a path for others so they can live their best, most fulfilled lives. Boy was this a good one. In this episode, we discussed:Being More Playful and Taking Yourself Less SeriouslyAll Things Meditation/Mindfulness, includingThe Benefits of MeditationHow to Live a Mindful LifeAlso You Can Incorporate These Into Your Daily LifeWe also discussed:Reducing Negative Self TalkAlways Giving It Your BestJon's Experience With Psilocybin Therapy (Also Known As Magic Mushrooms)Please enjoy this week's episode with Jon Macaskill ____________________________________________________________________________I am now in the early stages of writing my first book! In this book, I will be telling my story of getting into sales and the lessons I have learned so far, and intertwine stories, tips, and advice from the Top Sales Professionals In The World! As a first time author, I want to share these interviews with you all, and take you on this book writing journey with me! Like the show? Subscribe to the email: https://mailchi.mp/a71e58dacffb/welcome-to-the-20-podcast-communityI want your feedback!Reach out to 20percentpodcastquestions@gmail.com, or find me on LinkedIn.If you know anyone who would benefit from this show, share it along! If you know of anyone who would be great to interview, please drop me a line!Enjoy the show!

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. In this follow-up episode on play, Lauren and Blaine dive into why "play" is so surprisingly hard to define. Drawing on research, they explore a definition of play as voluntary, time-freeing, improvisational, and apparently purposeless. They then contrast it with activities we often mislabel as play, like cooking, exercise, and goal-driven creativity.Blaine shares a story from her triathlon days that reveals how deeply she struggled to shift from structured training into genuine playfulness, and what finally inspired her to pick up watercolor painting purely for joy. Lauren describes turning landscaping chores and snow clearing into spontaneous games, and why that shift matters more than it sounds.Together, they connect authentic play to energy coherence, stress recovery, better sleep, creativity, and even animal survival behavior. Lauren and Blaine make the case that small, purposeless "play breaks" aren't a luxury, but a biological and energetic need.Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:14 Billionaires And Backlash 03:01 Integrity And Nuance 05:08 Blaine Reacts To Play 05:53 Consternation Defined 07:16 Triathlon Joy Story 11:55 Defining Play Together 15:08 Blaine Finds Her Play 20:13 Purpose Versus Play 23:34 Is Cooking Really Play 24:38 Purposeless Play Debate 25:04 Cooking as Social Play 25:51 Gendered Views on Purpose 26:45 Landscaping Turned Game 29:14 Snowballing the Deck 30:43 Play as Energy Coherence 33:52 Intel Fires Itself 36:33 Stress Data Meets Play 41:49 Animals Play for Survival 45:07 Fire Element and Healing 46:49 Tiny Play Break Ideas 47:52 ConclusionEpisode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EMYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #Play #Playful #PurposelessPlay #TheEnergyofPlay

*We co-regulate even when we differentiate and link. I misspoke when I said I don't at the 4 minute 40 second mark.*Extended resources, journal prompts, and premium bundles available on Payhip: https://payhip.com/InspiringHumanPotentialWelcome to the Embodied Self-Leadership: Mindset & Journal Series — a transformational series designed to support self-leaders in cultivating emotional intelligence, resilience, somatic steadiness, mental clarity, spiritual growth, and authentic self-mastery.Through intentional mindset practices and guided journal prompts, this playlist explores how to strengthen your ability to remain grounded, regulated, and aligned under pressure—so you can deepen your capacity for personal evolution, relational integrity, and expanded higher human consciousness.Inside this series, we explore:Episode 1: Emotional activation without identity distortionEpisode 2: Nervous system steadiness during uncertaintyEpisode 3: Relational integrity under pressureEpisode 4: Capacity to feel deeply without collapsing or performingEpisode 5: Playful mastery of intensityThis series is for those committed to:Building resilienceStrengthening emotional regulationExpanding somatic and mental masterySupporting personal and spiritual growthChoosing authenticity over performanceLeading themselves with integrity, clarity, and loveThank you for being here and for choosing the path of embodied self-leadership.May these resources support you in growing stability, regulating intensity, and continuing to be yourself under pressure—not for validation, but for deeper alignment, truth, and conscious evolution.Love,Maria5D Mystic Thought LeaderFor reflective self-leaders who use mindset and journaling to grow—and lead with love, integrity, depth, and intelligence.

Extended resources, journal prompts, and premium bundles available on Payhip: https://payhip.com/InspiringHumanPotentialWelcome to the Embodied Self-Leadership: Mindset & Journal Series — a transformational series designed to support self-leaders in cultivating emotional intelligence, resilience, somatic steadiness, mental clarity, spiritual growth, and authentic self-mastery.Through intentional mindset practices and guided journal prompts, this playlist explores how to strengthen your ability to remain grounded, regulated, and aligned under pressure—so you can deepen your capacity for personal evolution, relational integrity, and expanded higher human consciousness.Inside this series, we explore:Episode 1: Emotional activation without identity distortionEpisode 2: Nervous system steadiness during uncertaintyEpisode 3: Relational integrity under pressureEpisode 4: Capacity to feel deeply without collapsing or performingEpisode 5: Playful mastery of intensityThis series is for those committed to:Building resilienceStrengthening emotional regulationExpanding somatic and mental masterySupporting personal and spiritual growthChoosing authenticity over performanceLeading themselves with integrity, clarity, and loveThank you for being here and for choosing the path of embodied self-leadership.May these resources support you in growing stability, regulating intensity, and continuing to be yourself under pressure—not for validation, but for deeper alignment, truth, and conscious evolution.Love,Maria5D Mystic Thought LeaderFor reflective self-leaders who use mindset and journaling to grow—and lead with love, integrity, depth, and intelligence.

Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, most of us forget how to play. In this episode, Whitney Hopler offers a gentle, Spirit-filled reminder that joy — the kind that erupts in laughter and free celebration — is not childish. It's holy. Drawing from Psalm 126, Whitney paints a picture of a people so visibly restored by God that the surrounding nations took notice. Their laughter wasn't trivial; it was a testimony. And that same kind of joy is available to you today. God isn't asking you to earn your rest or justify your fun. As His beloved child, you've been given the natural desire to play — and your Heavenly Father encourages it. Whether it's a walk with no destination, a game with a friend, or simply letting yourself laugh freely, childlike play draws your eyes back to the blessings God is constantly pouring into your life. And in a world desperate for hope, your visible joy just might be the very thing that points someone else toward Him. Today's Bible Verse "Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, 'The LORD has done great things for them.'" — Psalm 126:2, NIV Ponder Today Joy is not irresponsible — it's a gift. God placed the desire for play within you. Making space for it isn't a distraction from your faith; it's an expression of it. You are God's beloved child, at every age. No matter how many responsibilities you carry, your Heavenly Father sees you as His child — and He delights in your delight. Childlike play sharpens your spiritual vision. When you step away from productivity and simply enjoy life, you become more attuned to the everyday blessings God is pouring out around you. Laughter can be a witness. Just as the nations noticed the joy of God's restored people in Psalm 126, the people around you will notice when you truly enjoy the life God has given you. Not every moment needs a productive goal to be meaningful. Some of the most spiritually significant moments are the ones where you simply rest, play, and receive God's goodness with an open heart. A Prayer for You Today Dear God, thank You for the gift of joy that flows from Your goodness. Life grows busy and serious, and I confess I've forgotten how to slow down and simply enjoy the playful moments You've placed before me. Restore a sense of wonder and fun in my life. Help me laugh freely, like the people of Psalm 126. Teach me that not every moment needs to be productive to be meaningful — and let my joy point others back to You, the source of all hope. Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer brought a smile to your soul, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to nourish your faith every day. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Guitarists Martin Taylor and Bruce Forman perform a set of swinging guitar duets in this exclusive KNKX studio session performance.

Amid misinformation and too many products to choose from, how can you engage customers and futureproof your brand? Join host Cassandra Napoli, WGSN's Head of Consumer Forecasting, as she delves into skincare strategies with Rita Silva, The Ordinary's Senior Manager, Scientific Communications and Brand Engagement. Rita shares how transparency and education are transforming trust in beauty brands, exploring how scientific communication shapes consumer behaviour and trends. They connect these insights to real-world impacts, emphasising the importance of structured narratives to strengthen loyalty.

In this episode, Dr. K explores the science of flirting and romantic connection, revealing why most people find it so frustrating and inconsistent. He breaks down the psychological theory of play, the five distinct styles of flirting, and why maintaining plausible deniability is the most vital feature of any romantic interaction. What to expect in this episode: The Plausible Deniability Rule: Understanding why flirting is intentionally designed to be ambiguous to maintain social safety and avoid being perceived as "creepy". The Detection Gap: A look at research showing that humans are 84% accurate at sensing a lack of interest, but only correctly identify flirting 28% of the time. Five Styles of Flirting: A breakdown of the Traditional, Physical, Sincere, Playful, and Polite archetypes and how to identify which style you and your partner prefer. Hygiene vs. Genetics: Why scientific data suggests that bad hygiene and a "slimy" approach are far more significant deal breakers than having "poor looks". The Power of Awkwardness: Why showing embarrassment after a rejection is actually a positive empathic signal that proves you respect boundaries and care about the other person. Negativity Bias in Dating: How low self-esteem creates a filter that causes you to interpret 70% of ambiguous signals as negative, leading to a cycle of perceived failure. Neurodivergence and Ambiguity: Why those on the autism spectrum struggle with flirting due to its reliance on non-verbal "theory of mind" rather than rigid, logical rules. The Sequence of Flirting: A deep dive into how signaling availability often serves as the necessary first step before a successful approach can happen. Introducing the HG AI Tool: A first look at the new alpha-test AI trained on years of Healthy Gamer content to help you find tailored answers to complex mental health questions. Dr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships is here! Order now: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VHG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary This winter, my pickleball game fell apart. I wasn't feeling low — I was still showing up — but I had quietly shifted from playing to competing. Focused on the outcome, the ranking, the score. The fun left. The pressure filled the space. I had pickleball burnout. In a hobby. And it turned out to be a signal about something much bigger than my backhand. In this episode, I share how I got my mojo back — and why the shift from playing to competing is one of the quietest, most damaging things that happens to leaders and their teams. Takeaways The mojo leaves before the metrics do. Disengagement is quiet. People are still showing up. But something has left — and the signal comes long before anyone names it. Self-imposed pressure is sneaky. I never felt low. I just stopped having fun. That's exactly how it shows up for leaders and their teams too. Playful inclusive leadership requires actually playing. Process over outcome. Curiosity over scorecard. Joy as a feature, not a reward for hitting your numbers. The question isn't whether your people are showing up. It's whether they're still in it. That's the check-in worth having this week. Connect with Me The Newsletter: This week in the newsletter, I wrote about gaming careers opening for autistic talent, Maryland restoring voting access during reentry, and blood donation rules expanding in New Zealand, and more!  Subscribe to the 5 Things Newsletter here. Work with Me: Let's talk. Watch 5 Things on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

On this episode of Hot Wife Podcast, Vince and Donna dive into one of the most talked-about — and most misunderstood — forms of intimacy in modern sexual culture: sexual facials. From trust, dominance, and fantasy to confidence, communication, and mutual enjoyment, they explore why this act can mean very different things to different couples. Honest, playful, and surprisingly insightful, this conversation breaks down the taboo while keeping the chemistry and humor that listeners love. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn To Be Playful and People Will Become Addicted To You

Extended resources, journal prompts, and premium bundles available on Payhip: https://payhip.com/InspiringHumanPotentialWelcome to the Embodied Self-Leadership: Mindset & Journal Series — a transformational series designed to support self-leaders in cultivating emotional intelligence, resilience, somatic steadiness, mental clarity, spiritual growth, and authentic self-mastery.Through intentional mindset practices and guided journal prompts, this playlist explores how to strengthen your ability to remain grounded, regulated, and aligned under pressure—so you can deepen your capacity for personal evolution, relational integrity, and expanded higher human consciousness.Inside this series, we explore:Episode 1: Emotional activation without identity distortionEpisode 2: Nervous system steadiness during uncertaintyEpisode 3: Relational integrity under pressureEpisode 4: Capacity to feel deeply without collapsing or performingEpisode 5: Playful mastery of intensityThis series is for those committed to:Building resilienceStrengthening emotional regulationExpanding somatic and mental masterySupporting personal and spiritual growthChoosing authenticity over performanceLeading themselves with integrity, clarity, and loveThank you for being here and for choosing the path of embodied self-leadership.May these resources support you in growing stability, regulating intensity, and continuing to be yourself under pressure—not for validation, but for deeper alignment, truth, and conscious evolution.Love,Maria5D Mystic Thought LeaderFor reflective self-leaders who use mindset and journaling to grow—and lead with love, integrity, depth, and intelligence.

Extended resources, journal prompts, and premium bundles available on Payhip: https://payhip.com/InspiringHumanPotentialWelcome to the Embodied Self-Leadership: Mindset & Journal Series — a transformational series designed to support self-leaders in cultivating emotional intelligence, resilience, somatic steadiness, mental clarity, spiritual growth, and authentic self-mastery.Through intentional mindset practices and guided journal prompts, this playlist explores how to strengthen your ability to remain grounded, regulated, and aligned under pressure—so you can deepen your capacity for personal evolution, relational integrity, and expanded higher human consciousness.Inside this series, we explore:Episode 1: Emotional activation without identity distortionEpisode 2: Nervous system steadiness during uncertaintyEpisode 3: Relational integrity under pressureEpisode 4: Capacity to feel deeply without collapsing or performingEpisode 5: Playful mastery of intensityThis series is for those committed to:Building resilienceStrengthening emotional regulationExpanding somatic and mental masterySupporting personal and spiritual growthChoosing authenticity over performanceLeading themselves with integrity, clarity, and loveThank you for being here and for choosing the path of embodied self-leadership.May these resources support you in growing stability, regulating intensity, and continuing to be yourself under pressure—not for validation, but for deeper alignment, truth, and conscious evolution.Love,Maria5D Mystic Thought LeaderFor reflective self-leaders who use mindset and journaling to grow—and lead with love, integrity, depth, and intelligence.

Most parents have heard that play is how children learn. But in a world full of educational toys (even for babies, preschoolers, and kindergarteners!), enrichment classes, structured activities, and apps designed to make babies smarter, making time for play is harder than it sounds. The pressure to get kids ahead earlier keeps building - and the research that's supposed to reassure us often gets buried under the noise. Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek has spent more than 20 years studying how children learn. She's a psychology professor at Temple University, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and co-author of Einstein Never Used Flash Cards - just updated for the age of smartphones, tablets, and AI.  In this conversation, she makes the case that the characteristics that make play so engaging for kids are the exact same characteristics that produce the deepest learning. And she explains why the push to start earlier and do more may be working directly against what parents say they want for their kids. Questions this episode will answer Did Einstein use flashcards? Of course not!  The point of Einstein Never Used Flash Cards is that you don't need to provide direct instruction to young kids for them to be smart and successful. The skills that lead to real achievement - problem-solving, collaboration, creative thinking - are built through active, hands-on, joyful learning, not memorization drills. What is playful learning? Playful learning is not the same as free play. It combines a clear learning goal with an approach that is active, engaging, meaningful, socially interactive, and joyful. Dr. Hirsh-Pasek walks through what this looks like in real classrooms - and in your own kitchen. What is an example of a play-based learning activity? A kindergarten class learning about weather by using droppers and water to measure precipitation, then comparing and averaging their results. Another group acting as a live weather broadcast - a five-year-old using the words "high front" and "precipitation" without ever sitting through a lecture. The episode includes several more examples parents can use at home right now. What's the difference between free play and structured play? Dr. Hirsh-Pasek describes a continuum: free play on one end, direct instruction on the other, and guided play in the middle. Each has a role. The problem is that direct instruction currently dominates, even though children learn far less from it than from active, social, and meaningful experiences. How do kindergarteners learn best? Through play-based learning that is active rather than passive, engaging rather than distracting, meaningful, socially interactive, and joyful. It's not just that play is fun (even though it is); these are the conditions the brain is built to learn in. Dr. Hirsh-Pasek explains the science and shows what it looks like in practice. Do enrichment classes for preschoolers actually help? The research says starting earlier is not better for kids. Kids who are pushed into structured learning young are not more likely to be strong readers or high performers later. The episode explains what the data actually shows - and what parents can do instead that costs nothing. Why is play important in early childhood learning? Because the characteristics of play - active, engaged, meaningful, social, joyful - are the same conditions under which human brains learn best at any age. Dr. Hirsh-Pasek explains why stripping play out of early childhood doesn't accelerate learning. It undermines it. What you'll learn in this episode The six characteristics of playful learning and why each one connects to how the brain actually builds knowledgeThe difference between free play, guided play, and direct instruction - and when each one serves kids bestConcrete play-based learning examples from everyday life at home: the kitchen, the laundry room, the backyardWhy the research on high performers shows that early specialization and intensive enrichment rarely produces the outcomes parents are hoping forWhat the arrival of AI means for the skills kids actually need to develop - and why those skills come from play, not flashcardsWhy downtime is not wasted time, and what it does for the developing brainThe questions Jen asked Dr. Hirsh-Pasek at the end of the conversation - about who research serves and what it leaves out - that don't usually get asked in interviews like this one Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek's website: https://kathyhirshpasek.com/ Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkathyanddrro Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: https://amzn.to/4dubLe0 (Affiliate link) Want more research-backed tools for the hard parenting moments? The free Your Parenting Mojo resource library is now open. Guides, tools, and research-backed ideas - all in one place, no payment required, and get instant access. Click the banner to learn more Jump to highlights: 02:10 Jen introduces Dr. Hirsh-Pasek and the updated edition of Einstein Never Used Flashcards, written for the age of smartphones, tablets, and AI. 04:13 Why the book was fully rewritten and what parents will find in it. 08:17 What's happening in schools and why decades of "get the scores up" efforts haven't worked. 09:25 The six characteristics of learning that support: active, engaging, meaningful, socially interactive, multi-modal, and joyful. Dr. Hirsh-Pasek describes what this looks like in a real kindergarten classroom studying weather. 14:02 How playful learning shows up at home - in the kitchen (measuring, counting, estimating), the laundry room (sorting, classifying, folding), and on a trip to Sydney, where two kids spent two hours drawing the Opera House. 17:06 The gap between what parents say they want (happy kids) and how they're actually spending time and money. Dr. Hirsh-Pasek connects downtime and unstructured exploration to the brain's default mode network - the part that builds creativity. 20:24 Research on people who reached the highest levels of performance in sport and the arts: they didn't specialize early. They meandered and explored. 20:45 Jen asks Dr. Hirsh-Pasek about the relationship between research and culture - how research doesn't just reflect ideas about childhood, it shapes them. 24:11 A look back at Becoming Brilliant and the six C's: Collaborate, Communicate, Content, Critical Thinking, Creative Innovation, and Confidence to try, fail, and keep going. Why do these matter more than ever in an AI world? 26:11 Where to find Dr. Hirsh-Pasek and her work. 26:53 Jen's closing thoughts - including a note that some content in the book raised questions she couldn't fully explore in this conversation, and an open invitation to join Parenting Membership.

Adam helps a client maintain their high standards in dating and finding a relationship, but to feel empowered and playful in the process. This was recorded away from Adam's usual studio, while he was in the UAE.

Best-selling author Joanie Lindenmeyer and filmmaker Michael Gorse join Wild Rivers Film Radio to talk about bringing the short film Wowzer! from page to screen. The conversation with hosts Sue Wright and Bev Juday explores imagination, creative collaboration, and the joy of telling stories that invite audiences to see the world a little differently. Hosts: Sue Wright, Bev Juday; Producer: Sue Wright If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast Community Radio. Here’s How.

Episode #197: Playful Personalities: Designing Outdoor Classrooms that Invite Every Child InWhat if engagement in your outdoor classroom isn't about better activities—but better design?In this episode, we explore playful personalities—the natural ways children engage with the world—and how they can become powerful on-ramps to learning. From builders and explorers to observers and storytellers, you'll learn how to design spaces that invite every child in.With real stories and simple shifts, you'll begin to see your outdoor classroom as a place of belonging, curiosity, and meaningful learning.

Reaper Actual raises capital, tracking FIFA Rivals NFT sales, and whatever happened to Wildcard's Thousands?[00:25] FIFA Rivals NFTs have finally migrated to the Pulse market. [02:55] Pulse uses USDC stablecoin for all NFT trading, even for in-app trading. [8:11] FIFA Rivals is fairly simple; 90 second mini-games and build your team.[10:12] Even powerful players are not too expensive: Guimaraes for $74, Haaland for $40. [13:40] Playful is shutting down its Thousands platform.[14:21] Unclear what might remain of Wildcard as a game, but the IP is continuing it seems. [16:18] Wildcard's very weak Steam Early Access performance - less than 150 concurrent peak. [18:38] How the timing of the WC token launched on Arbitrum played into this decision. [19:37] Was web3 forced onto Wildcard by its crypto investors?[21:46] Reaper Actual raises more funding ahead of its Steam Early Access in mid-May. [24:26] Explaining the separate web2 and web3 versions of Reaper Actual.[26:49] Steam is a big problem for blockchain-adjacent games.[27:59] Reaper Actual's blockchain-light messaging.[30:28] Choosing the “hill to die on” when it comes to web3 game design.

Welcome to Episode 159 of the Think UDL podcast: Playful Pedagogy with Lindsey Hamilton. Lindsey Hamilton is the Director of the Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. A Neuroscientist by training, she entered into the field of Teaching and Learning and has been bringing not just the research and proven methods to teaching and learning to her faculty, but also the fun! In today's episode we discuss how play, joy, and positive emotions can help us learn, and therefore can help our students learn if we employ a playful pedagogy. Play is serious business! And it can be seen as a little rebellious, too. And we know from UDL that the affective or emotional parts of learning are an important part of engagement. So please join us for a fun and engaging conversation where we talk about the benefits of a playful pedagogy!

On today's episode I am joined by Jennifer Sobel (@femininefireofficial), a professional belly dance instructor and creator of The Belly Dance Solution, to explore how movement can deeply support fertility, pelvic health, and overall well-being. With over 20 years of experience and a background in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jennifer brings a unique perspective on how dance can be both healing and empowering. In this episode, we dive into how belly dancing strengthens the pelvic floor, improves circulation, and supports reproductive health. We also explore the powerful mind-body connection, the role of awareness in healing, and how playful, feminine movement can regulate the nervous system and bring energy back into the body. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that healing doesn't always have to feel like work, it can feel like joy, expression, and connection.  Key takeaways: Belly dancing strengthens the pelvic floor while promoting both contraction and relaxation Movement increases blood flow and energy (Qi) to the reproductive organs Awareness and intentional movement can shift both physical and emotional health Nervous system regulation plays a key role in fertility and overall well-being Playful, feminine movement can be a powerful and healing modality Guest bio: Jennifer Sobel (@femininefireofficial)  is a professional belly dance instructor with over 21 years of experience. She's the creator of The Belly Dance Solution - a research-backed program that's been featured in Women's World magazine (twice!) and First for Women. Over 30,000 women have joined the program to address bladder leaking through targeted belly dance movements. With a Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jennifer combines ancient movement wisdom with modern pelvic floor science to help women find relief in a way that's actually fun and boosts their confidence. Connect with Jennifer: Visit her website  Follow her on Facebook and Instagram Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey? Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are:  https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey Join the Fertility Summit on April 21st - https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-fertility-shift-summit-2026 For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Connect with me on social: Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertilityFacebook: The Wholesome Lotus  

Chef Kenya Sakai, of Kenya Restaurant in Kyoto's Okazaki neighborhood, is known for his unique blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisines. He shows us his playful take on penne pasta by serving hollowed out burdock root with tomato sauce, as well as a dish he calls “Rice Meeting” featuring small dishes arranged around a bowl of rice.   Find recipes, watch videos, read articles, and learn more about the CIA's programs with Japan at https://www.ciajapanesekitchen.org/

Magician On Duty opens another portal in its Journey Series, this time guided by the gentle, rhythmic intuition of I'm Mady (@immadyofficial) There is something quietly alive in his sound. A language spoken through skin and breath—bongos echoing like distant footsteps, woodwinds rising like warm air at dusk, harmonies shifting, never fixed, always becoming. I'm Mady doesn't build tracks as much as he reveals them. Grooves unfold in spirals, intricate yet effortless, where organic textures meet a patient, pulsing core. Somewhere between moody downtempo, slow tech, organic house, and deep minimal, his music feels less like genre and more like environment. For his debut on the Magician On Duty Journey Series, he offers a passage rather than a performance. A slow-burning continuum where time stretches and softens. Playful edits brush against hypnotic rhythms, while fragments of melody flicker like light through leaves. The journey begins in heat, with Pantei (Twerking Class Heroes Sweaty Version) dripping with movement and mischief, then drifts through dreamlike states and percussive meditations before arriving, weightless, at Herzlich Aufgeladen, his collaboration with Gauner—a closing that feels less like an ending and more like a return. Across releases with Cafe De Anatolia, Kosa Musica, Shango Recordings, and beyond, I'm Mady has been quietly shaping a sonic identity rooted in feeling—earthy, intricate, and unmistakably human. With a forthcoming release on Magician On Duty, this mix reads like a prelude, a handwritten note left at the threshold, inviting you inward. Not just to listen, but to wander. Selected tracklist includes Pantei (Twerking Class Heroes Sweaty Version), Floating Moon (Riyoon Revision), Kiminski and Meissner – Tharab, Magupi feat. Till Sunday Pirate – Achha, Super Elastic (Daniel Hokum Remix), Okuma – Kalkutta, Ambiente (Lui Mafuta Remix), Nicone and Dirty Doering – No Taxi on Mars, and I'm Mady and Gauner – Herzlich Aufgeladen. Follow I'm Mady here: https://soundcloud.com/immadyofficial https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/5IjlNlAtkCXIFoVhIGu3q7 https://www.instagram.com/immadymusic

Coming to you live from the harbor terrace in sunny San Diego, Mike Palmer sits down with Karl Rectanus, the new CEO of Really Great Reading, amidst the buzz of the ASU+GSV Summit. Between views of sailboats and silver-lined clouds, the duo digs into why literacy remains the fundamental building block of the educational system and how we might finally be cracking the code on systemic improvement. Karl shares his unique path to leadership, which began with chasing a girl to Australia and starting a digital Q&A service for children museums during the 2000 Sydney Olympics. This early taste of working through the system to help students sparked an entrepreneurial journey that led him to found LearnPlatform in 2014, where he pioneered rapid cycle evaluation to determine if EdTech tools actually work. Now, after LearnPlatform's acquisition by Instructure, Karl is focusing his energy on a 20-year-old organization dedicated to the science of reading. The conversation highlights the "Mississippi Marathon," a state-level commitment to literacy that saw improvements in reading lead to even higher gains in math and science. Karl points out that while many schools of education have historically failed to teach the science of reading, organizations like RGR are filling that gap by giving teachers the confidence and tools to deliver results. A major theme of this live session is the shift toward outcomes-based contracting. Karl argues that instead of just selling books or assessments, providers should be held accountable for whether students actually learn to read. He also addresses the role of AI in the classroom, drawing on his experience chairing the Industry Council for EdSafe AI to discuss how technology can provide universal screeners and personalization without succumbing to "cognitive offloading". With the goal of taking schools from low proficiency to 75% in just two years, this episode is a call to action for the industry to prioritize literacy outcomes over mere tools. Stay tuned to the feed as we continue to ship more episodes from San Diego all week! Episode Time Stamps [00:00] Introduction to Karl Rectanus live at the harbor terrace [01:00] Chasing a girl to Australia and the origin of the entrepreneurial bug [02:00] Answering Olympic questions for kids museums at a fourth-grade level [03:00] Building LearnPlatform for rapid cycle evaluation of EdTech [04:00] Stepping into the CEO role at Really Great Reading [05:00] The "last infinite mile" of implementation and practice [06:00] Foundational skills building for pre-K through adolescence [07:00] Moving from the "Mississippi Miracle" to the "Mississippi Marathon" [08:00] Why many schools of education don't teach the Science of Reading [09:00] Literacy as the enabling factor for math and science success [10:00] Transitioning to a dedicated literacy outcomes organization [11:00] The "plumbing" of the system and procurement challenges [12:00] Playful learning and why students love RGR more than field trips [13:00] Safe and effective AI with the EdSafe AI Industry Council [14:00] Leveraging AI for operational efficiency and better execution [15:00] Using AI for universal screeners and real-time personalization [16:00] Addressing the crisis where two-thirds of students are below grade level [17:00] The boldness of holding providers accountable for reading results [18:00] Why the real work happens after the curriculum adoption [19:00] Managing complicated schools with high poverty and teacher shortages [20:00] Rapidly scaling reading proficiency in turnaround school districts [21:00] Prioritizing literacy to improve every facet of the system

In this week’s episode, Jon and Joho sit down with Marquis the “Honey Bear,” for a conversation on visibility, creativity, and liberation. From bold fashion to viral, off-the-wall content, Marquis shares how he’s built a digital presence rooted in joy, style, and self-expression despite the pressures placed on Black, fat, queer bodies. They also get into his relationship with the Bear identity—exploring desirability, sexuality, and what it means to feel sexy on your own terms. Playful, affirming, and just a little messy, this episode is all about showing up fully and having fun while doing it. We want to hear from you! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube! Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here! Subscribe to The Unfit Professional here! Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Threads | Tik-Tok | Facebook Follow DoctorJonPaul: BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Marquis: Instagram | TikTok | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bambi https://soundcloud.com/bambi-dj and Beatrice M. https://soundcloud.com/beatricemasters met on Sunday afternoon at Monument Festival 2025, two artists connected through a shared affinity for bass driven, dubwise club music, and a natural understanding of how to shape space together. Their b2b felt loose and alive from the start. Wobbly low end, groovy, full of movement, with those bombastic, serotonin charged moments landing at just the right time. There was weight in the bass, but it never dragged. everything stayed in motion, fluid, breathing. The crowd followed. Tension building and dissolving in cycles, smiles turning into screams, small peaks opening into bigger ones. it felt lighthearted, almost effortless, but never lacking precision. What made it work was that balance. Playful but controlled, energetic but still elegant. A set that didn't try too hard, yet delivered fully, keeping the floor locked in and open until the very end. Photo by Clemens Wildschut Bambi IG : https://www.instagram.com/bambi___dj RA : https://ra.co/dj/bambi-fr Beatrice M. Bandcamp : https://beatricem.bandcamp.com/ RA : https://ra.co/dj/beatricem.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Spring Cleaning Magic: A Tale of Order and Playful Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-04-17-07-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A tavaszi szellő bekúszott az iskola ablakain, friss virágillatot hozva magával.En: The spring breeze slipped through the windows of the school, bringing the fresh scent of flowers with it.Hu: A bentlakásos iskola kollégiumában Zsolt és Eszter a tavaszi nagytakarításra készültek.En: In the dormitory of the boarding school, Zsolt and Eszter were preparing for the spring cleaning.Hu: Az iskola emeletes épülete tele volt élettel, a folyosókon könyvekkel teli polcok, kényelmes kanapék várták a diákokat.En: The school's multi-story building was full of life, with bookshelves lining the corridors and comfortable sofas awaiting the students.Hu: Mégis, a mai nap különleges volt, takarításra szánták.En: Yet, today was special; it was dedicated to cleaning.Hu: Zsolt, a szorgalmas diák, már régóta készülődött erre a napra.En: Zsolt, the diligent student, had been preparing for this day for a long time.Hu: Listákat írt, hogy semmi fontos feladat ne maradjon el.En: He wrote lists to make sure no important task would be forgotten.Hu: A legjobb eredményt akarta elérni, hogy lenyűgözze a tanárokat.En: He wanted to achieve the best result to impress the teachers.Hu: Eszter azonban másképp látta.En: Eszter, however, saw things differently.Hu: Ő kedvelte a rendetlenség közepette megszülető ötleteket, és szerette volna, ha a takarítás nem csak munka, hanem szórakozás is lenne.En: She liked the ideas that emerged in the midst of chaos and wanted the cleaning to be not just work, but also fun.Hu: - Eszter, kezdjük a szobákkal! - kérte Zsolt, menetlevéllel a kezében.En: "Eszter, let's start with the rooms!" Zsolt requested, holding a checklist.Hu: - Rendben, de csináljuk érdekesebbé! - mosolygott Eszter.En: "Alright, but let's make it more interesting!" Eszter smiled.Hu: Ahogy beléptek az első, kissé rendetlen szobába, Zsolt rögtön listázni kezdte a szükséges lépéseket.En: As they entered the first slightly messy room, Zsolt immediately began listing the necessary steps.Hu: - Először a port kell letörölni, aztán porszívózni - magyarázta komolyan.En: "First, we need to dust, then vacuum," he explained seriously.Hu: - Mi lenne, ha zenére dolgoznánk? - vetette fel Eszter könnyeden.En: "What if we worked to music?" Eszter suggested lightly.Hu: Zsolt habozott.En: Zsolt hesitated.Hu: A zenével elveszíthetik a fókuszt, de Eszter ragyogó arca meggyőzte.En: With music, they might lose focus, but Eszter's radiant face convinced him.Hu: Egy pillanattal később valamilyen vidám popzene szólt, és elkezdték a munkát.En: A moment later, some cheerful pop music was playing, and they started the work.Hu: Mindketten belevetették magukat, de hamarosan újabb kihívás következett: a közös helyiség.En: They both dove in, but soon faced another challenge: the common room.Hu: A padlón és a polcokon szétszórt könyvek és jegyzetek tornyosultak.En: Books and notes were scattered on the floor and shelves.Hu: - Ezt csak úgy lehet rendbe tenni, ha mindenki feladatot kap! - állította Zsolt.En: "The only way to tidy this up is if everyone gets a task!" Zsolt declared.Hu: - Vagy... rendezzük át, és hagyjuk, hogy a kreativitás vezessen! - érvelt Eszter.En: "Or... we rearrange it and let creativity lead!" argued Eszter.Hu: A két diák között nőtt a feszültség.En: The tension between the two students grew.Hu: Végül mindketten ráébredtek, hogy a másiknak igaza lehet.En: Eventually, they both realized that the other might have a point.Hu: Zsolt megengedte Eszternek, hogy játékosabb szellemben végezzék a munkát, míg Eszter elfogadta, hogy Zsolt terve segíthet a hatékonyabb munkában.En: Zsolt allowed Eszter to approach the work with a more playful spirit, while Eszter accepted that Zsolt's plan could help get the work done more efficiently.Hu: Együtt dolgoztak, és hamarosan a közös helyiség is ragyogott a tisztaságtól.En: They worked together, and soon the common room was gleaming with cleanliness.Hu: Ahogy a nap lenyugodott, Zsolt és Eszter mosolyogva néztek körül.En: As the sun set, Zsolt and Eszter looked around with smiles.Hu: A takarítás véget ért, és mindketten tanultak valamit: a munka lehet öröm is, ha kreativitás és szervezettség egyaránt helyet kap benne.En: The cleaning was over, and they both learned something: work can be joyful if it includes both creativity and organization.Hu: A feladatot nemcsak időben fejezték be, de barátságuk is erősödött.En: They not only finished the task on time, but their friendship also strengthened.Hu: Az iskola kollégiuma újra élettel telt meg, immár ragyogó tisztaságban és jókedvű diákok kacagása között.En: The school dormitory was once again full of life, in pristine cleanliness and surrounded by the laughter of cheerful students. Vocabulary Words:breeze: szellőslipped: bekúszottboarding school: bentlakásos iskoladormitory: kollégiumdedicated: szántákdiligent: szorgalmasimpress: lenyűgözzeamidst: közepetteemerged: megszületőchaos: rendezetlenségchecklist: menetlevélslightly: kissédust: port letörölnivacuum: porszívózniradiant: ragyogócheerful: vidámscattered: szétszórtcorridors: folyosókoncommon room: közös helyiséggleaming: ragyogotttension: feszültségapproach: közeledésplayful: játékosabbspirit: szellemefficiently: hatékonyabbsunset: nap lenyugodottpristine: ragyogó tisztaságlaughter: kacagásfriendship: barátságovercoming: legyőzése

Lindsie Davis, the creative force behind Blueberry Jones Design, joins the show to share her unique journey from a background in art and textile studies to becoming one of Austin's top interior designers. She details how her early education in fashion design and printmaking at Texas Tech provided a foundation for her current work, particularly in the way she layers colors and patterns. Lindsie credits her grandmother, an avid decorator and antique collector, for instilling a natural appreciation for rich, cultured environments that eventually led her to this career path.The conversation dives into the entrepreneurial leap Lindsie took to start her own firm, spurred by a "what do you have to lose" push from her husband. She explains the sentimental origin of her company's name—Blueberry being her daughter's nickname—and discusses the first project that truly felt like a reflection of her own style: the home she built and designed from the ground up. This personal connection to design remains at the heart of her firm, where she aims to create spaces that are both refined and deeply personal.Lindsie also sheds light on her specific design philosophy, which balances playfulness with restraint. She emphasizes the importance of curation over time, arguing that a home should never feel like a showroom but rather an evolving collection of items that spark joy. Looking toward the future, she reveals exciting new ventures, including a boutique guest experience in Wimberley, Texas, and her continued commitment to helping clients embrace bold, joyful design.

I get real about something so many of us feel but rarely say out loud: what the heck happened to my marriage? I speak directly to moms who feel like they're living parallel lives with their partner—amazing teammates and parents, but disconnected lovers. I share how the mental load, cognitive overload, and constant fight-or-flight nervous system state slowly push intimacy, desire, and playfulness to the bottom of the priority list. Using my own story of realizing my husband and I had slipped into “roommate” mode, I walk through how awareness—not shame—is the first step to change. I then offer five practical ways to start reigniting the spark: seeing each other again through deeper questions, ditching logistics-only conversations, rebuilding connection through touch, having brave “spicy” conversations, and creating things to look forward to together. This episode is a reminder that you're not “just a mom”—you're a whole woman who deserves a relationship that feels alive, loving, and deeply connected. Here's Scottie's 5‑point list from the episode, ready for your show notes: 1. See each other again Ask real questions beyond logistics: - “What are you dreaming about lately?” - “What do you wish we had going on in our life right now?” - “What's something you miss from when we first met?” 2. Ditch the logistics energy Go on a date with a "no-kid-talk rule". Even 30–45 minutes at a local spot where you're just two adults again—not administrators or co-CEOs of the household. 3. Touch each other a lot Rebuild body trust and connection with casual, frequent touch: - Hugs - Hand-holding - Sitting closer - Playful brushes and booty grabs in passing 4. Have the spicy convo Be bold and vulnerable. Send a text or start a conversation that says, “I miss you” or “I want more connection,” instead of just talking schedules and to‑dos. 5. Create something together Make a **shared future** that's not about the kids: - A couples' bucket list - A weekend trip - Plans for your life together after the kids leave the house Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 312 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Parenting, Wine, and Playful Rhymes

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This is a recording of a Viewer Questions livestream from Youtube. With Jade, Caroline & Corey in this live stream. In this stream we primality discuss viewers dating and relationship questions. But we also talk about how to improve your life, financial help and world events. If you enjoy lively conversation and want your questions answered in real time, click on this link to watch upcoming live streams and be part of the conversation: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachCoreyWayne/streams 

This week on the Artist Academy Podcast, I'm talking with Colorado-based artist Samuel Popovich. He has built an incredible business around his hilarious, character-filled frog paintings and is sharing exactly how he did it. We talk about how he developed his unique style, how he taught himself to paint through YouTube and experimentation, and how he turned a playful idea into artwork people genuinely collect. We also get into the business side of it all, from selling prints and originals to using Instagram, ManyChat, and email marketing to create successful print drops. If you've ever wanted to build a stronger art business or sell more prints, this episode will leave you inspired and full of ideas.

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Joy is one of those concepts that everyone understands until you try to define it.  And yet, the research is remarkably clear about what it does. In this episode, we explore what joy actually is, why it matters so profoundly for young children, and what it looks like in the early childhood classroom. From the neuroscience of how joy changes the brain's chemistry and learning capacity, to the relational dimension of shared delight between children and the adults who care for them, this episode grounds joy firmly in both science and practice. If you work with young children or advocate for play-based learning, this episode will give you the research and the language to protect joy in your program — and a compelling reminder of why that work matters. Part two of a two-episode series with Episode 84 on agency. Because Play = Agency + Joy Show Notes: https://notjustcute.com/podcast/episode85

It started with a glass figurine.In a rented townhouse, one small object kept falling — not straight down, not gently tipping — but landing far from where it should have. None of the other items around it ever moved. At first, she blamed vibrations. Then she saw it happen.What followed wasn't dark or violent, but it was persistent. Small disturbances. Playful interference. Moments that felt intentional. So she did something unexpected. She gave it rules.And when she threatened something bigger, the activity changed. Some hauntings feel oppressive. This one felt… personal.#RealGhostStories #PlayfulSpirit #PoltergeistActivity #HauntedTownhouse #ParanormalEncounter #SpiritCommunication #TricksterEntity #UnexplainedPhenomena #GhostActivity Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Point systems are everywhere. Ready for movie night? Consult Rotten Tomatoes. Vetting a new pediatrician? See how many stars they have. At work, it can be even more pervasive: There's KPIs and ROIs because success has to be measurable.  But what happens when we boil something down to one nice number? What do we lose? Philosopher C. Thi Nguyen, author of the new book The Score, joins Host Flora Lichtman to explore how metrics can be soul-crushing in work and in life, yet keeping score is freeing in the world of games. Read an excerpt from The Score: How to Stop Playing Somebody Else's Game.Guest:Dr. C. Thi Nguyen is a philosophy professor at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. He's the author of The Score: How to Stop Playing Somebody Else's Game.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.