Podcasts about pooja

Jess sits down with psychiatrist and self-care expert Dr. Pooja Lakshmin. They explore how self-care isn't about bubble baths or spa days, but rather about setting boundaries, exercising compassion, and stepping out of the chronic fight-or-flight mode of parenting. Listeners will gain practical insights to help them with burnout. Want to hear more from Dr. Pooja?Connect on InstagramSign up for her newsletterGet 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN.We'd love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net. Credits:Editing by The Pod Cabin Artwork by Wallflower Studio Production by Nurtured First  Head to nurturedfirst.com/bodysafety to learn more about our Body Safety & Consent course!

Gurdeep has some vacation observations about the show, Pooja explains soccer terms you need to know ...AND... Gurdeep has a matchmaker update!

In this episode of The Dish on Health IT, Tony Schueth, CEO of Point-of-Care Partners (POCP), welcomes Pooja Babbrah, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Industry Alignment at NCPDP, and Anna Taylor, Associate Vice President of Population Health and Value-Based Care at MultiCare Health System and Steering Committee member of the HL7 Da Vinci Project, for a discussion on the relationship between standards development and policymaking.  Using the CMS “Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs” Proposed Rule (CMS-0062-P) as a backdrop, the conversation explores how standards communities, implementation accelerators, pilot programs, and industry collaboration influence healthcare interoperability long before requirements appear in federal regulations. Tony opens the discussion by asking how organizations should think about the relationship between standards development and policymaking today. Pooja and Anna explain that organizations such as the HL7 Da Vinci Project and NCPDP Standards are often viewed as technical standards bodies, when in reality they serve as collaborative forums where providers, payers, vendors, pharmacists, regulators, and other stakeholders work through real-world operational challenges. The conversation then shifts to the value of participating early. Tony asks what organizations miss when they wait for final rules before becoming involved. Anna discusses the operational, strategic, and financial advantages organizations can gain by participating in standards development activities, implementation guide development, pilots, testing events, and implementation communities. As part of that discussion, Tony and Anna touch on the growing body of production implementations supported by Da Vinci. Organizations interested in understanding how these implementation guides are being deployed across the industry can explore the Da Vinci In-Action Implementation Tracker, which documents real-world adoption efforts and implementation progress. Pooja expands on the importance of creating opportunities for broader industry participation. She describes NCPDP Collab, an interactive forum open to both members and non-members that provides a venue for discussing workflow challenges, implementation barriers, and emerging industry needs before formal standards development begins. The discussion naturally progresses into the CMS “Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs” Proposed Rule (CMS-0062-P), which directly references standards and implementation approaches developed by both NCPDP and Da Vinci. As Tony guides the conversation toward implementation, Anna discusses how Da Vinci's collaborative testing model and initiatives such as Trebuchet help organizations evaluate interoperability workflows in real-world settings before widespread adoption. The discussion then turns to one of the central themes of CMS-0062-P: the convergence of pharmacy and medical benefit workflows. Pooja explains that while patients and providers simply want access to treatment, healthcare organizations continue to operate within separate medical and pharmacy benefit structures. She argues that future interoperability efforts must focus less on the underlying standards and more on creating workflows that deliver a seamless experience for providers and patients regardless of where coverage resides. Building on that theme, Tony asks how healthcare organizations should think differently about workflow design. Drawing on her background in human factors engineering, Anna argues that healthcare has historically allowed technology to dictate workflows rather than designing technology around how people actually work. She advocates for starting with desired outcomes and user experience, then working backward to determine how standards, automation, and technology can support those goals. The conversation then moves to trust, adoption, and data quality. Tony observes that interoperability is no longer simply about moving data but about delivering the right information at the right time and within the right workflow. Anna discusses the importance of consistency and reliability in building trust, while Pooja shares examples of how incomplete implementations can undermine provider confidence even when standards and technology are technically available. Together, they argue that adoption depends as much on usability and trust as it does on technical capability. Returning to CMS-0062-P, Tony asks where organizations should focus their feedback beyond timelines and compliance concerns. Both guests encourage stakeholders to look closely at the broader strategic questions embedded throughout the proposed rule, particularly the requests for information that may signal future policy priorities. Rather than focusing solely on implementation challenges, they encourage organizations to use the comment process as an opportunity to help shape how healthcare workflows should function in the future. The episode concludes with Tony's signature question: what should healthcare stakeholders think differently about or start doing differently tomorrow? Pooja highlights the expanding role pharmacists can play in care coordination, medication management, and prior authorization workflows, arguing that pharmacists remain an underutilized resource within the healthcare ecosystem. Anna closes with a call for broader participation across healthcare, encouraging providers, employers, patients, vendors, and other stakeholders to engage with standards communities and implementation efforts. She emphasizes that meaningful progress happens when stakeholders move beyond identifying problems and actively participate in building solutions. Throughout the discussion, Tony reinforces a central theme: the future of healthcare interoperability is not being shaped solely through regulation. It is shaped through the collaboration, testing, implementation, and problem-solving taking place every day within standards organizations, implementation accelerators, pilot programs, and stakeholder communities. Organizations that want to influence the future of healthcare should not wait for final rules to arrive. They should participate in the conversations that help create them.  

In a podcast exclusive, Pooja and Gurdeep share the story of how they got into the biz. What were their big breaks? Was it fate? ...AND... How much luck and serendipity were at play?

Pooja does something that really shows her age, Stef teaches us about thalassotherapy ...AND... things get Fricy on the show!

Pooja receives some breaking news from Gurdeep while he's away, Stef says goodbye to her “lemon” ...AND... Pooja sounds funny while on vacation!

Pooja opens with a mismatch that frames the entire conversation. India consumes around 20% of global internet traffic but accounts for just 2% of global subsea cable infrastructure. Even with the expansion of landing stations currently underway, the gap between India's digital ambitions and its physical cable footprint is significant. Part of this is historical: cable infrastructure was concentrated in Mumbai and Chennai, and building it out is prohibitively expensive. Part of it is structural: the raw materials, the technology, and crucially the cable-laying ships that make all of it possible are controlled by a very small number of countries. On the question of China's expanding footprint, Pooja draws out a tension that runs through the whole conversation: private cable companies are driven by cost and scale, and will naturally gravitate towards cheaper components and partners regardless of where they come from. Sovereign concerns around espionage, trusted supply chains, and national security are a different conversation entirely, and the two do not always find a common language easily. This is where the idea of trusted networks becomes important, frameworks built around like-minded partners who share a common understanding of hardware standards, legal norms, and jurisdictional protections. Australia's approach of using its Exclusive Economic Zone provisions to protect cable infrastructure is one model Pooja thinks India should take seriously and preliminary discussions suggest it already is. On Quad, Pooja notes that the cable connectivity and resilience partnership launched at the Leaders' Summit was significant, and there is work happening beneath the surface even if it is not attracting media attention. She concludes by suggesting that more clarity from the government on where India stands on subsea cables, which bodies are responsible, and the national approach will help the broader conversation, especially aiding relevant stakeholders reach out to the right people within the government. That clarity, she argues, is the essential first step. Every two weeks, Interpreting India brings you diverse voices from India and around the world to explore the critical questions shaping the nation's future. We delve into how technology, the economy, and foreign policy intertwine to influence India's relationship with the global stage.As a Carnegie India production, hosted by Carnegie scholars, Interpreting India, a Carnegie India production, provides insightful perspectives and cutting-edge by tackling the defining questions that chart India's course through the next decade.Stay tuned for thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and a deeper understanding of India's place in the world.Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review to join the conversation and be part of Interpreting India's journey.

Gurdeep is away in Ibiza and is living Pooja's nightmare, Stef reveals what's bugging her ...AND... Pooja shares the latest massage trend while fully clothed.

Pooja's back from Mexico as Gurdeep gets ready to head out the door, we play finish the lyrics ...AND... would you say your car is your happy place?

Pooja and Gurdeep are tasked with spending $100 on each other, Gurdeep observes a wild offender at the gym ...AND... be honest, did you settle to be with your current partner?

Osteoporosis may present after menopause, but prevention starts decades earlier. In this episode of BackTable Women's Health, Dr. Carla Gunn, guest host and OBGYN, interviews Dr. Pooja Luthra, an endocrinologist at UConn Health, about osteopenia, osteoporosis, and practical strategies for lifelong bone health. --- Get the BackTable app https://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction03:28 - Why Bone Health Matters Early05:23 - Bone as a Vital Sign08:02 - Amenorrhea and Early Screening09:51 - Calcium, Vitamin D, and Protein15:11 - Menopause Bone Biology Explained21:58 - Metabolic Diseases and Bone Risk25:58 - Early Screening Red Flags27:53 - Hormone Therapy Bone Benefits30:59 - Reading DEXA Scores33:42 - FRAX Scores35:09 - Modern Treatment Sequencing38:02 - Bisphosphonates Mechanism and Concerns41:16 - Secondary Labs and Referrals44:23 - Closing Thoughts --- More about this episode Dr. Luthra explains how peak bone mass is largely established by early adulthood, followed by accelerated loss during the perimenopausal/menopausal transition due to estrogen decline, inflammatory cytokines, altered calcium absorption, and increased bone resorption. She reviews prevention strategies, including adequate calcium, vitamin D, and protein intake, resistance training, and avoiding smoking and excess alcohol use. The discussion also covers high-risk conditions that can negatively impact bone health, including amenorrhea, premature ovarian insufficiency, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease, along with considerations for earlier screening in these patients. Dr. Luthra walks through DEXA interpretation, including T-scores, Z-scores, trabecular bone score (TBS), and FRAX assessment. She closes the conversation by outlining treatment sequencing with anabolic agents before antiresorptives, bisphosphonate safety, alternative therapies, and secondary osteoporosis workup labs. --- Resources FRAX Tool:https://www.fraxplus.org/calculation-tool --- BackTable Women's Health is the go-to podcast for gynecologists, gynecologic surgeons, and other healthcare professionals focused on women's health. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

Pooja encourages Gurdeep to spend recklessly, Fishtopher has a gripe with his neighbour ...AND... Gurdeep's excitement for the World Cup has NOTHING to do with soccer!

Stef is bothered by all the yellow weather alerts, Gurdeep tries something that has the room asking questions ...AND... Bodhi asks Pooja the most adorable question…

Parenting right now can feel like trying to protect your kids from the world and prepare them for it at the same time. In this episode, Sacha Thompson talks with Pooja Kothari about how parents can navigate today's global and national issues without fear-based messaging—by building critical thinking, media literacy, and the habit of questioning assumptions.Pooja shares her journey from public defender at the Legal Aid Society in Brooklyn to becoming an anti-oppression facilitator. Together, they unpack how oppressive language shows up in systems (including the legal system), how it shapes power dynamics, and what parents can do to notice what we unconsciously perpetuate—at home, in school conversations, and in community. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deiafter5.substack.com/subscribe

Stef is miffed after she's the only one not to receive a greeting on her coffee, Pooja wonders why no one is noticing her “big” change ...AND... Gurdeep explains why he'll never ride his bike to work again.

◇ Jake from Illinois asks about stolen moments, Wesley Street on the Discord sends in a success story, From the archive 2022: Taurelin wants to know how to handle it when PCs don't do what's their players expect | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja, & Cousteau ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:53◇ Announcements – Come play with us at Game Daze on our discord server. May 16th! happyjacks.org/discord 03:25◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Ray Chou (he/him) https://www.myth.works/ or https://mythworks.itch.io 06:52◇ Mailbag 1 – Jake from Illinois asks about stolen moments 36:50◇ Mailbag 2 – Wesley Street on the Discord sends in a success story 54:49◇ Mailbag 3 – From the archive 2022: Taurelin wants to know how to handle it when PCs don't do what's their players expect 73:55◇ Episode Closing 80:17◇ Music ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com or post in our Discord server to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇Twitch ◇Bluesky ◇Instagram ◇Facebook ◇Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2026 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

This is the second gathering in SAND's ongoing series on AI and the human spirit — and it takes a deliberately different rhythm. Rather than asking "is AI safe?" or "will it take our jobs?", Tiokasin Ghosthorse and Pooja Prema invite us to slow down and ask the deeper questions: What cosmology is AI extending? What is intelligence, really? And what happens when the earth-based, organic, living intelligence of Indigenous and ancestral ways of knowing gets replaced by a synthetic one? A spacious, felt-sense conversation that asks us to remember what a living mind actually is. Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome & framing the deeper questions 00:04 — Opening body practice: tuning into felt sense before speaking 00:07 — Tiokasin: AI as the latest ship on the shore — colonization in a new form 00:17 — "There is no artificial intuition" — what technology cannot replace 00:18 — Pooja: the cosmology behind AI — colonial linearity vs. the curving motherboard of Earth 00:25 — AI as the latest savior narrative — and why that story keeps repeating 00:45 — Who owns the data? Who controls the intelligence? The politics of AI 01:05 — AI as therapist, AI replacing elders — the cost to young people and mental health 01:10 — Ghost in the Machine: how to resist empire over the long game 01:15 — Closing: "Our body is the mystic" — an invitation to make this a living inquiry Guests Tiokasin Ghosthorse is a member of the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation and lifelong Indigenous activist. He is the founder and host of First Voices Radio, which broadcast for 33 years before its final episode in July 2025. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2016, is a National Native American Hall of Fame nominee, and a master musician who performs worldwide. He describes himself simply as "a perfectly flawed human being." He is also featured in SAND's film The Eternal Song. Pooja Prema is a first-generation Indian American writer, multidisciplinary artist, and ritualist from Kerala, South India. Her work weaves ecofeminism, decolonial somatic practice, and animistic cosmologies. She is the founder of The Rites of Passage Project and The Ritual Theatre. Her work has been featured at the Kennedy Center, Ebony Magazine, and NPR. Resources & Links Tiokasin Ghosthorse Akantu Intelligence — website First Voices Radio — archive Featured in The Eternal Song — SAND film Pooja Prema Website: poojaprema.com The Rites of Passage Project The Ritual Theatre Instagram: @thecabinwitch Film referenced Ghost in the Machine — documentary directed by Valerie Veatch, Sundance 2026 — traces the buried history of AI and its roots in eugenics, racism, and colonial power. Featuring Tasheka Lavann on how indigenous nations are resisting data centers and how we resist empire over generations. Concepts discussed Conspecific aggression — Tiokasin's term for what happens when a species competes so aggressively over shared resources that it turns on itself Present-phobic language — technology as a tool for escaping the present into an imagined future The real motherboard — Pooja's framing of Earth and cosmos as the original curving, relational, non-linear intelligence that AI's linear grid cannot replicate SAND series context Part 1 of The Great AI Unraveling — with Tristan Harris The Eternal Song — SAND film series Contact SAND podcast@scienceandnonduality.com Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

Pooja enlists the help of Toronto's most popular Matchmaker, Shanny in the City, to see if she can help Gurdeep find loooooooove!!!

Gurdeep kicks Pooja out of the studio so he can interview her mom for a tell all. Then Pooja turns the tables and does the same! It's all the feels in this special Mother's Day pod.

Pooja tries reformer pilates for the first time and has some thoughts, Gurdeep debunks an online conspiracy theory ...AND... why can't Pooja remember anything?!

Pooja gets pulled aside by Sia's teacher to discuss a recent spate of questionable behaviour!

Gurdeep has a bit of an overshare on “Kiss Your Partner” day, Pooja wants to know which way you face in the shower ...AND... if your boss follows you on social media, should you follow them back?

Gurdeep shares THE most embarrassing moment of his life, Pooja's concerned about Sia's latest childhood development ...AND... Gurdeep will tell you why he's lowkey enjoying the Leafs missing the playoffs!

In our final installment of Profession Confessions, we speak with Hairdresser X who tells us why she'll never shave another man bald, the juiciest gossip she's overheard on the job ...AND... what Pooja's been doing wrong.

Gurdeep's got a Starbucks hack, Pooja fulfills a lifelong dream ...AND... we reveal our celebrity doppelgängers.

Pooja's husband Paul responds to an accusation, Fishtopher gets hit with a massive unexpected bill ...AND... if you were a wrestler, which one would be?

Gurdeep loses his phone, Pooja frets over taking the kids to swim class ...AND... P&G share their grievances via ... an impromptu rap?

Gurdeep has an all-time awkward exchange with Roz from the Roz & Mocha show, Pooja shares a brilliant way to re-frame aging ...AND... we celebrate the legend that is Joe Bowen.

*In a podcast exclusive, Pooja and Gurdeep share the story of when they first met in 2009, how they discovered their on-air chemistry ...AND... the circumstance under which their childhoods unknowingly crossed paths!

S4E4: What's Trending NOW iis HIMSS26 On this episode host Shahid Shah recorded live in the HIMSS26 studio. Hear his conversations with Pooja Babbrah, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Industry Alignment, National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) and Kathryn Wickenhauser, Chief Strategy Officer, DirectTrust. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Gurdeep blames Pooja for being a bad influence, plus Pooja shares a surprising childhood story ...AND... have you been putting in your dishwasher pods incorrectly?

Sahil Adeem exposes the critical difference between ibadat and pooja paat, questioning why Muslims reduced obedience to rituals, and how this confusion silently reshaped faith, identity, struggle, and responsibility today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

◇ Ed from Minnesota, Now in Florida asks if Lines and Veils are appropriate for all games, Captain Curt from Alaska asks how planning Actual Plays works, From the archive 2023: A different Kurt who is not from Alaska asks about memorable NPCs | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja, Sam, & Jess Pendley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:44◇ Announcements – Help us grow the show! Please take a few minutes to subscribe or follow us on your platform of choice, leave a review or thumbs up, and to tell your friends about us. 28:07◇ Mailbag 1 – Ed from Minnesota, Now in Florida asks if Lines and Veils are appropriate for all games 42:41◇ Mailbag 2 – Captain Curt from Alaska asks how planning Actual Plays works 51:23◇ Mailbag 3 – From the archive 2023: A different Kurt who is not from Alaska asks about memorable NPCs 71:21◇ Episode Closing 77:01◇ Music ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com or post in our Discord server to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇Twitch ◇Bluesky ◇Instagram ◇Facebook ◇Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2026 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

Pooja shares a hilarious story from childhood, plus Gurdeep has a pizza hot take that divides the room ...AND... what's the most re-watchable movie of all-time?

April 2, 2026 ~ Dr. Pooja Green, Principal Investigator SOS MATERNITY Network, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Trinity Health Ypsilanti joins Dr. Sonia Hassan in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's been a surprising development with Stef's cheese tree, plus Pooja shares a funny childhood memory ...AND... Coffee The Pooch turns 9!

Pooja and Gurdeep have their quarterly hangout, plus Bodhi does something that stops Pooja in her tracks ...AND... Gurdeep puts the room to the test for Math Day.

Gurdeep tries Pooja's sleep ‘hack', plus Pooja's taking strays from the audience ...AND... we play a game of Finish The Lyrics!

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Finding Art in Friendship: A Holi Tale of Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-03-21-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मरीन ड्राइव का किनारा होली के रंगों से सराबोर था।En: The Marine Drive shoreline was drenched in the colors of Holi.Hi: चारों ओर खुशियों के रंग बिखरे हुए।En: Happiness spread all around in vibrant hues.Hi: संगीत की धुनों पर लोग नाच रहे थे, लहरें किनारे से टकराकर मधुर संगीत बना रही थीं।En: People danced to the tunes of music, while the waves crashing onto the shore created a melodious sound.Hi: मीठी और मिट्टी की खुशबू से हवा में ताजगी थी।En: The air was fresh with the sweet and earthy fragrance.Hi: ऐसे माहौल में आरव, पूजा और रोहन ने होली मनाने का फैसला किया था।En: In such an atmosphere, Aarav, Pooja, and Rohan decided to celebrate Holi.Hi: आरव एक कलाकार था, मगर हाल के दिनों में कला से प्रेरणा खो चुका था।En: Aarav was an artist, but recently he had lost inspiration for his art.Hi: उसे होली का उल्लास महसूस करना था, किसी तरह से अपनी कला को फिर से जिन्दा करना था।En: He needed to feel the joy of Holi to somehow revive his creativity.Hi: पूजा, उसकी बचपन की दोस्त, उसको हर बार की तरह उत्साह से भर देती थी।En: Pooja, his childhood friend, always filled him with enthusiasm.Hi: और फिर रोहन था, जो उदासीन पत्रकार के रूप में जिन्दा लगता था, पर अंदर ही अंदर पूजा के लिए उनके दिल में अलग ही भावनाएँ थीं।En: Then there was Rohan, who seemed to be living as a dispassionate journalist, but secretly harbored different feelings for Pooja.Hi: जैसे ही रंगों की बौछार शुरू हुई, किसी ने किसी की आँखों में गुलाल भरा।En: As soon as the shower of colors started, someone filled another's eyes with colored powder.Hi: आरव ने अचानक गौर किया कि रोहन कहीं दिख नहीं रहा था।En: Aarav suddenly noticed that Rohan was nowhere to be seen.Hi: होली की भीड़ में उसका अखबार भाग्यवादी पत्रकार मित्र गुम हो गया था।En: In the Holi crowd, his journalist friend with a fatalistic outlook had disappeared.Hi: आरव ने पूजा से कहा। दोनों ने रोहन को तलाशने की ठानी।En: He mentioned this to Pooja, and they both decided to search for Rohan.Hi: खुशियों के इस उत्सव में आरव खुद को असहाय महसूस करने लगा था।En: In this celebration of joy, Aarav began to feel helpless.Hi: लेकिन एक अजीब सा हौसला उसके कदमों को मरीन ड्राइव के सिरे तक खींच लाया।En: But a strange resolve pulled his steps to the end of Marine Drive.Hi: वहां उसने पाया कि रोहन एकांत में खड़ा था, दूर समुद्र की लहरों की ओर देख रहा था।En: There he found Rohan standing alone, gazing towards the distant ocean waves.Hi: आरव उसके पास पहुंचा।En: Aarav approached him.Hi: उसने देखा, रोहन के चेहरे पर शांति थी।En: He noticed a calmness on Rohan's face.Hi: आरव के पूछने पर रोहन ने हौले से कहा, "सोचने आया था कि कैसे पूजा को अपने दिल की बात कहूँ।"En: Upon Aarav's inquiry, Rohan quietly said, "I came to think about how to express my feelings to Pooja."Hi: आरव चुपचाप मुस्कुराया।En: Aarav silently smiled.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि असली प्रेरणा दोस्तों के सच्चे भावनाओं से आती है।En: He realized that true inspiration comes from the genuine feelings between friends.Hi: दोस्ती का यह गहरा संबंध उसकी कला में नई जिंदगी भर देगा।En: This deep bond of friendship would breathe new life into his art.Hi: कुछ देर के बाद, आरव और रोहन सभी की तलाश में लौटे।En: After some time, Aarav and Rohan returned to find everyone.Hi: अब उनकी होली के रंग में गहराई थी।En: Now, the depth in their Holi colors had deepened.Hi: अंततः, आरव को अपनी कला के लिए फिर से एक रास्ता मिल गया था, और यह रास्ता उस सच्चाई से निकला था, जिसे उसने अपने दोस्तों के बीच देखा था।En: Ultimately, Aarav found a new path for his art, and this path sprang from the truth he had seen among his friends.Hi: होली के रंगों की तरह, उसकी कला अब जीवंत और गहरी हो चली थी।En: Like the colors of Holi, his art had become vibrant and profound. Vocabulary Words:shoreline: किनाराdrenched: सराबोरvibrant: खुशियों के रंगmelodious: मधुरfragrance: खुशबूearthy: मिट्टी कीinspiration: प्रेरणाcreativity: कलाenthusiasm: उत्साहdispassionate: उदासीनharbored: दिल में भावनाएँfatalistic: भाग्यवादीoutlook: दृष्टिकोणresolve: हौसलाdistant: दूरgazing: देख रहा थाinquiry: पूछने परgenuine: सच्चेprofound: गहरीbond: संबंधrevive: जिन्दा करनाshower: बौछारhelpless: असहायcalmness: शांतिquietly: हौले सेexpress: कहूँdepth: गहराईpath: रास्ताsprang: निकलाvibrant: जीवंत

For our last episode of Season 2, we are welcoming Pooja Tilvawala, Founder and Executive Director of Youth Climate Collaborative (YCC), a global youth-led nonprofit building the conditions for young people to create, sustain, and scale climate leadership and action. YCC engages 6,000+ youth annually through programs and resources focused on climate mental health, media and storytelling, green skills, intergenerational collaboration, and access to opportunities, with hubs in Kenya, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States.She is also the Founder of Jaali, an AI-enhanced platform connecting changemakers with each other and resources to accelerate social impact. She previously co-founded the Entertainment + Culture Pavilion, advancing the role of arts and culture in climate solutions.This episode is part of Podcasthon's global event bringing podcasters and charities together. Thousands of podcasters have joined this annual event, highlighting charities around the world addressing different causes. We're proud to be part of this event helping nonprofits reach new audiences and create long-term connections.Resources:Youth Climate Collaborative's WebsiteDonate to Youth Climate CollaborativePooja Tilvawala's LinkedInPodcasthon's WebsiteDefinitions:Intergenerational: interaction between members of different generationsAI: artificial intelligenceGenerative AI: subfield of artificial intelligence that uses models and data to create text, images, videos, audio, software code or other forms of data.If you liked this episode, please rate and review the podcast on your favorite streaming platform. We appreciate your feedback.

In this episode of the Ecosystem Project Demo, Pooja and Jacob dive into the world of Solidity, the primary programming language for Ethereum. They discuss its evolution, current updates, and future roadmap, including the introduction of Core Solidity. Jacob shares his journey into the Web3 space and insights on the importance of community involvement in shaping the language. The episode also covers the challenges and opportunities in smart contract development, emphasizing the role of AI and the need for secure coding practices.

What does it really take to launch a dental startup while juggling motherhood, a mission-driven vision, and a learn-as-you-go leadership style? Dr. Pooja Makam opens up about building Lumina Dentistry from the ground up, all while parenting two toddlers and fighting for a patient-first approach in a world of corporate pressure.In this episode, Dr. Makam takes us behind the scenes of opening her North Carolina practice, from tackling unexpected technology meltdowns to navigating hiring heartbreaks and financial curveballs. She contrasts her corporate dentistry experience with her drive to create genuine, customizable care, revealing how she implemented efficient workflows and a “comfort menu” that attracts modern patients without hard sells. You'll hear real stories of operational fires, evolving boundaries, self-forgiveness, and the power of vetting vendors and advice. If you're dreaming of practice ownership (or simply want to survive your startup season,) you'll want to hear Dr. Makam's story!What You'll Learn in This Episode:The reality of opening a dental startup as a working parentWhat differentiates a patient-first, private practice from DSO-driven dentistryMistakes made and lessons learned in early-stage hiring and team buildingTactics for smoother workflow, cross-training, and avoiding burnoutHow to realistically test your systems before opening daySubtle ways to introduce elective services without seeming salesyMarketing and branding hacks (including how $35 can launch your logo)Navigating vendor relationships, technology snags, and construction delaysSetting healthy boundaries to protect family time and your own sanityHow to filter advice and avoid sales-driven online “mentorship”Turn up the volume for a raw, practical guide to launching and growing a dental practice on your own terms.‍Sponsors:‍CallRail: Call tracking + AI that turns calls into campaigns that convert, quality patients, and cost savings. Click our link to start a free trial today! https://sta.mx/vz69Click here for a special offer!Guest: Dr. Pooja MakamPractice Name: Lumina DentistryCheck out Pooja's Media:‍Website: https://dentist-morrisville.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luminadentistry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575688889108‍Host: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Love the Podcast? Subscribe on Your Favorite App! https://lnkfi.re/TDMPod

In this powerful episode, near death experience survivorSteven Noack shares the extraordinary story of what happened when he was struck by a vehicle at just four years old and briefly crossed beyond thislife. During his Near Death Experience (NDE), Steven foundhimself in the presence of a radiant Being of Light who spoke with him and guided him through a heavenly realm. He was then shown what he describes as the Quantum Field — an energetic realm that connects all beings as one.Years later in 2008, Steven says he was contacted again byhigher spiritual intelligences calling themselves the Elohim, who began guiding him in how to heal himself and others using the knowledge he was shownduring his NDE. He joins us to share his story and what he learned about healing and the quantum field.Connect with Steve: www.Trinityquantumhealth.comConnect with Pooja: www.poojachiluukri.com

In this episode of the Women Powering Web3 by ECH Institute podcast, host Pooja engages with Christine Kim, a prominent figure in the Ethereum ecosystem. They discuss Christine's journey into the crypto space, significant Ethereum upgrades, the increasing institutional adoption of Ethereum, and the evolving role of women in the industry. Christine shares insights on the importance of visibility for women in crypto and debunks common myths surrounding participation in the space. The conversation concludes with a rapid-fire round and resources for listeners to explore further.

◇ We chat with Tristan Zimmerman our Indie designer of the month, Jeff asks about TTRPG designer support groups, From the archive 2021: Forlornhope22 wants to know how many plot threads is too many | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja & Tristan ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:24◇ Announcements – Our next Game Daze will be on March 21st! 03:18◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Tristan Zimmerman (he/him) of Molten Sulfur Press https://moltensulfur.com/ 06:04◇ Mailbag 1 – We chat with Tristan Zimmerman our Indie designer of the month! 47:07◇ Mailbag 2 – Jeff asks about TTRPG designer support groups 76:22◇ Mailbag 3 – From the archive 2021: Forlornhope22 wants to know how many plot threads is too many 89:34◇ Episode Closing 92:22◇ Music ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com or post in our Discord server to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇Twitch ◇Bluesky ◇Instagram ◇Facebook ◇Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2026 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

What would it be like to see beings of light from thetime you were a baby? Linda DeLong sharesher experiences of over 70 years across the veil — encounters with light beings that began when she was still in hercrib and continued throughout her life. She opens up about the spiritual lessons and messages for humanity.Linda also explains how our deceased loved ones maycommunicate with us and how to recognize the subtle signs they leave behind —from symbols and dreams to moments of divine timing. Whether you are curious about near-death experiences,spiritual awakening, or communication beyond the veil, this episode offers comfort, insight, and a sense of wonder about what lies beyond this life. Linda is available for readings.Email: designsbyme01@comcast.netWalkingBetween Two Worlds: The Secret Teachings of Tehuti and The Light - Kindleedition by McCollum DeLong, Linda. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @Amazon.com.Connect with Pooja: www.poojachilukuri.com#NearDeathExperience#NDE#LifeAfterDeath#Afterlife#SpiritualExperiences#Consciousness#MysticalEncounters#SpiritualJourney#SignsFromLovedOnes#HumanExperience#BeyondTheVeil#ParanormalStories#SpiritualPodcast

Join host Jed Doherty on the Reading With Your Kids podcast for a heartwarming, history‑meets‑home episode featuring two wonderful picture book creators: Patricia Newman and Pooja Makhijani. First, Patricia introduces Beatrice and the Nightingale, a nonfiction picture book about Beatrice Harrison, a renowned English cellist whose garden duet with a wild nightingale became one of the earliest global nature broadcasts on BBC radio. Patricia and Jed explore how this magical moment of music, nature, and early technology captivated millions of listeners and why Beatrice is such a powerful civic and environmental role model for kids today. They also talk about teaching hope, gratitude, and connection to nature in a world filled with gloomy headlines. Then, Jed welcomes Pooja Makhijani, author of Bread Is Love, a cozy picture book about a family that bakes bread together every week. Pooja explains how a simple sourdough starter and weekly loaf became a beloved family ritual, and how bread connects culture, memory, and love. She and Jed share stories about cooking with kids, intergenerational families, and why the kitchen is one of the best places to bond with children. If you're looking for children's books that spark meaningful family conversations, inspire kids to care about the environment, or invite your family into the kitchen, this episode is for you. Discover new picture books for kids, learn the true story behind a famous nightingale broadcast, and get inspired to start your own reading and baking traditions at home.

◇ Gurg Murg asks about making game maps, M replies about their gaming group plans, From the archive 2022: Steve from So Cal asks what to expect from convention games | Hosts: Kimi, Clara, Pooja, ,& Vixie ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:09◇ Announcements – 1) Our next Game Daze will be in March! 2) OrcCon 2026 is coming up Feb 13-16th at the LAX Hilton. We will be doing our live show at 8pm on Saturday night! 03:31◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Carrie Linden (she/they) http://www.snowbrightstudio.com/shop 07:43◇ Mailbag 1 – Gurg Murg asks about making game maps 26:14◇ Mailbag 2 – M replies about their gaming group plans 57:08◇ Mailbag 3 – From the archive 2022: Steve from So Cal asks what to expect from convention games 83:03◇ Episode Closing 109:24◇ Music ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com or post in our Discord server to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇Twitch ◇Bluesky ◇Instagram ◇Facebook ◇Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2026 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

◇ Eric from New Jersey wants to talk about creating villains, Wes from Indianapolis takes player contracts literally, From the archive 2024: Darkknight asks about players voiding other PC's abilities | Hosts: Kimi, Clara, Pooja, ,& Vixie ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 02:09◇ Announcements 04:49◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Carrie Linden (she/they) http://www.snowbrightstudio.com/shop 09:34◇ Mailbag 1 – Eric from New Jersey wants to talk about creating villains 44:55◇ Mailbag 2 – Wes from Indianapolis takes player contracts literally 74:22◇ Mailbag 3 – From the archive 2024: Darkknight asks about players voiding other PC's abilities 103:14◇ Episode Closing 109:24◇ Music ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com or post in our Discord server to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇Twitch ◇Bluesky ◇Instagram ◇Facebook ◇Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2026 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

◇ Charger347 asks about character sheet improvements, Steffi from Scotland replies to our discussion on NPC crowd control, From the archive 2022: The_Gekko_State in Canada wants to know how to get excited about game prep… aka actually do it. | Hosts: Kimi, Dave, Pooja, & Adam ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:40◇ Announcements 03:33◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Carrie Linden (she/they) http://www.snowbrightstudio.com/shop 05:17◇ Mailbag 1 – Charger347 asks about character sheet improvements 21:54◇ Mailbag 2 – Steffi from Scotland replies to our discussion on NPC crowd control 57:05◇ Mailbag 3 – From the archive 2022: The_Gekko_State in Canada wants to know how to get excited about game prep… aka actually do it. 81:56◇ Episode Closing 87:56◇ Music ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com or post in our Discord server to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇Twitch ◇Twitter ◇Instagram ◇Facebook ◇Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2026 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org