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Content warning: This episode discusses financial abuse, coercive control, and intimate partner violence. Support services are listed at the end of these notes, including 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. If anything in this episode is distressing, please reach out.  In New South Wales, on 1 July 2024, coercive control became a criminal offence in intimate partner relationships. Queensland followed in May 2025. In 2026, the federal family law reform formally recognised financial abuse for the first time in Australian history. Which means a lot of the behaviours we've spent decades calling "a controlling marriage" or "he's just careful with money" are now, in a pattern — illegal.   In this episode, Mel and Lawsie walk through the six signs of financial coercive control. Some you'll recognise. Some you'll have lived through and never had a word for. All of them are named in the legislation, the BOCSAR research, or both.   The six signs covered  The six signs of financial coercive control: 1. A lack of control over your own income — or a strict, often small, allowance that is tracked   2. Sabotaging your career or education to keep you financially reliant   3. Surveillance of every dollar you spend — big or small   4. Pressuring or tricking you into signing for loans and credit in your name 5. His money pays for him; your money pays for the kids, the groceries, and the essentials 6. Keeping you in the dark about household finances, debt, and investments  Plus: Mel reclaims the term sexually transmitted debt: and explains why it's never been more relevant. Including the three things every Australian woman needs in her own name, no matter her relationship status.   Save this episode, send it to a woman in your life, and we'll see you next week.  For more tips and resources, visit us at melissabrowne.com.au, on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok @MelBrowne.Money or send us an email at hello@melissabrowne.com.au.  Links mentioned in the episode are below https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/what-the-finance/sexually-transmitted-debt/  1800RESPECTNational sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. 24/7, free, confidential. 1800 737 732 1800respect.org.au  National Debt HelplineFree, independent financial counsellors. Specialists in financial abuse. 1800 007 007 ndh.org.au  Centre for Women's Economic SafetyNational charity focused on economic abuse. Runs free Money Clinics — one-on-one sessions with a trauma-informed female financial counsellor. Bookable online from anywhere in Australia. cwes.org.au · financialsafety.org.au  Lifeline24/7 crisis support. 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au  Your bank's DV teamEvery major Australian bank has a specialist domestic and family violence assistance team. Call your bank's main customer service line and ask to be referred — they will help with account separation, hardship arrangements, and credit reporting.  Finally, if you love this episode please make sure you subscribe, share it with a friend and leave us a review. 

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on sanctions imposed on Cuba's president by the Trump Administration.

The dominant structural shift addressed is the move of platform vendors away from competing on feature sets toward controlling the governance and billing layer that underpins managed services. This is evident in moves by Microsoft, AWS, and Kaseya, specifically with Microsoft's new licensing tier combining per-seat fees with consumption-based AI add-ons, AWS redefining managed services around agents, and Kaseya introducing action-based pricing for IT management. Analysts noted that these developments collectively place a consumption meter on previously flat-rate services, reconfiguring how MSPs and IT providers will be billed and held accountable. Primary evidence for this shift includes data from Omdia's channel media report and tracked M&A activity within the MSP sector. The report counted 169 MSP acquisitions in 2025, mirroring prior years' activity, yet identified that one acquirer—Evergreen Services Group—accounted for 47 deals, illustrating a concentration in acquisition strategies. Notably, 69% of publicly announced deals involved private equity, with the remainder pursued by independent operators. The North American channel media landscape saw significant contraction, with titles dropping from 29 to 18, despite stability in the global outlet count—attributed to both industry consolidation and AI-driven changes in content discovery. Supporting developments include growing use of AI in content production, leading to declining traffic for B2B publications as audiences increasingly access information through automated tools rather than direct visits. The rise of engagement-focused business models and shifts in acquisition criteria—such as Evergreen targeting founder-led MSPs—underscore evolving buyer strategies. Additionally, platform vendors are restructuring their product and pricing models around agent-driven and action-based billing, while shifting their external positioning to emphasize AI, intelligence, and cyber resilience. Operationally, MSPs and IT leaders face increased pricing and margin variability driven by emerging consumption-based licensing and AI service models. The historical per-user, per-month bundle is at risk as vendors experiment with new billing constructs, exposing providers to cost unpredictability and complicating client contracts. Providers lacking internal engineering or acquisition frameworks may be especially exposed, while consolidation and vendor dependency raise governance and accountability stakes. MSPs pursuing higher margin services, such as compliance or cyber resilience offerings, must prepare for new cost structures and intensifying pressure from both customers and vendors regarding efficiency, pricing, and service outcomes.Supported by:  Zero Networks Moovila   Upcoming event:  The Pivotal Point of IT: Building Services for the AI-First Era Date: May 13 at 1p.m. EDT Register: https://go.acronis.com/davesobelaiera

In today's AIO story, OP explains that her grandfather deliberately cut her mom out of his will, leaving everything to OP instead. Now her mom is pressuring her to hand over "her share," guilt-tripping and demanding money OP was legally left. OP refused and is being called ungrateful and selfish, so she asking if she's in the wrong.0:00 Intro0:20 Story 11:56 Story 1 Comment3:14 Story 26:07 Story 2 Comments8:21 Story 313:17 Story 3 Comments16:05 Story 418:34 Story 4 Comments / OP's Reply21:30 Story 4 Update Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor JD brings awareness to just three of the many tactics deployed by the Devil all of which are now increasing pressuring us into pulling away from Jesus.

Pastor JD brings awareness to just three of the many tactics deployed by the Devil all of which are now increasing pressuring us into pulling away from Jesus.Social MediaApple App Store: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appGoogle Play: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appAmazon Appstore: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appRoku Channel Store: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appProphecy Website: http://jdfarag.orgChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.com/X: https://x.com/JDFaragFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFarag/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag/

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8. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis reports Panama is seeing increased canal revenue due to Middle East instability, but faces Chinese retaliation for revoking a port concession. China is using economic leverage to punish Panama, pressuring major shipping companies and harassing Panamanian-flagged vessels to discourage resistance to its presence. 8

Next week, the Bank of Canada will set a new interest rate. And this past week, an inflation report from Statistics Canada has captured much of what has hit your wallet in cost of living. So today, host Mike Eppel is joined by Doug Porter, the chief economist at the Bank of Montreal to dissect the new data, and take a look at how it might influence that national bank's decision. Do you have a topic that's confounding you in this economy? We'll be happy to dig into it for you and get you the answers you need. Email us at: rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com. Thank you for listening!

Global economic leaders are gathering in Washington D.C. this week for the spring meetings hosted by the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, and energy strategy is at the top of the agenda. But the Trump administration's energy agenda and the Iran War are adding a new layer of complexity to those talks. POLITICO's Sara Schonhardt breaks down how that tension could shape global energy and economic policy in the years ahead. Sara Schonhardt is an international climate reporter for POLITICO's E&E News. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Cyril Zaneski is executive editor of POLITICO's E&E News. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Veronica Tejera is the deputy head of Audio/Video at POLITICO. Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and Instagram. Follow POLITICO here:    ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram:  / politico      ➤ Facebook:  / politico   For more reporting on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop chasing blitz rates. Defensive efficiency isn't dictated by how often you send extra bodies; it is defined by the mechanism of the rush and whether you can hit the 40% pressure rate benchmark. If you aren't affecting the quarterback, your “face melter” pressures are just creating vacated windows for elite passers to exploit.In this episode, we break down the shift from rigid 5-man structures to the “glitch blitz” world of simulated pressures. We evaluate why Oregon's quarter-based pressures failed, while Georgia and Indiana found efficiency by manipulating defensive schemes.In this episode:The 40% Standard: A 40% pressure rate is the upper echelon of modern defense. If you can't reach this with four, your blitz package must manufacture one-on-ones, not just volume.Oregon's Spacing Issues: The Ducks struggled with 5-man pressures because their quarters shell was disjointed from the front, leading to the highest touchdown rate allowed on blitzes in the P4.Indiana's Sim Philosophy: The Hoosiers led the country in simulated pressure rate (57%) by using “pick” pressures to isolate defensive linemen on running backs.Strategic Layering: Data suggests running Quarters on early downs and Fire Zones on third down is a more efficient “change-up” than traditional single-high philosophies.2026 NFL Draft Profiles:TJ Parker (Clemson): High pressure rate with Wide-9 utility.Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (Toledo): Elite pressure rate for a down-safety or nickel role.Kayden McDonald (Ohio State): Quick-three interior disruptor.Peter Woods (Clemson): Interior force built for heavy stunt usage.Dillon Thieneman (Oregon): Hybrid safety with sideline-to-sideline tracking.Timestamps:00:00 - The 40% Pressure Rate Benchmark 01:34 - Pressuring with Four: Chiefs and Giants Lessons 08:11 - Line Play and Condensing Decision Time 14:45 - Cowboys and Eagles Pressure Analysis 17:29 - Oregon vs. Georgia: Quarters vs. Fire Zones 27:31 - Indiana and the Rise of Simulated Pressures 34:25 - Flip the Script: First Down Quarters and Third Down Fire Zones 46:17 - Top 5 Draft Prospects for Pressure Rate 55:03 - Conclusion: Affecting the Quarterback—» Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.—© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

What happens when nutrition advice becomes loud, simplified, and everywhere you turn? In this episode, Dr. Marianne welcomes back Kathleen Meehan, RD (@therdnutritionist), an anti-diet, fat-positive dietitian, to unpack the current wave of nutrition myths shaping how people think about food, health, and eating disorder recovery. From protein obsession to processed food panic, this conversation brings nuance back into a space that often lacks it. The Rise of Protein Obsession in Diet Culture Protein is everywhere right now. Social media, food marketing, and even medical guidance are emphasizing high-protein intake as the key to health. Kathleen explains that while protein is important, the current messaging lacks context and balance. This trend often leads to the quiet demonization of carbohydrates and reinforces rigid food rules. It is especially visible in conversations around GLP-1 medications, where protein is framed as a solution for muscle preservation without acknowledging that overall nourishment matters more. Protein cannot compensate for not eating enough. A balanced, consistent pattern of eating is what supports both physical and mental well-being. How Nutrition Messaging Fuels Disordered Eating Many people enter eating disorder recovery already carrying fear and guilt around food. Kathleen highlights how even well-meaning nutrition advice can contribute to disordered eating when it is oversimplified. Messages about avoiding certain foods or “doing it right” can increase anxiety and disconnect people from their internal cues. Over time, this reinforces the belief that food must be controlled, measured, or optimized to be acceptable. Recovery often requires moving away from rigid rules and toward flexibility, trust, and consistency. The Pressure to Optimize Food and Health Wellness culture increasingly encourages people to track and fine-tune every aspect of their health. From wearable devices to food tracking, there is pressure to optimize eating, sleep, and metabolism. This level of monitoring can create stress and a false sense of control. Kathleen emphasizes that focusing on the big picture is often more helpful than micromanaging details. A sustainable relationship with food does not require constant measurement. Zooming out allows for a more realistic and supportive approach to health. Processed Foods and Eating Disorder Recovery Processed foods are often framed as harmful, but this conversation challenges that narrative. Kathleen emphasizes that processed foods are essential for accessibility, convenience, and consistency. For many people, including those with ARFID, processed foods may be the most reliable or tolerable options. Removing them can reduce intake and increase distress. In eating disorder recovery, having access to preferred foods is often more important than striving for an idealized version of eating. Processed foods can support nourishment, especially when life is busy, resources are limited, or sensory needs are present. Food Access, SNAP, and Nutrition Myths Food choices are shaped by access, time, and resources. Kathleen and Dr. Marianne discuss how public conversations about SNAP benefits and food choices often ignore these realities. Shelf-stable and convenient foods can be essential for individuals and families managing work demands, limited access to fresh foods, or financial constraints. Judging food choices without considering these factors oversimplifies complex realities. Nutrition cannot be separated from social context. A broader view of health includes access, stress, and systemic factors. ARFID, Sensory Needs, and Flexible Eating For individuals with ARFID, expanding food options requires safety and flexibility. Kathleen emphasizes that access to preferred foods supports both nourishment and emotional well-being. Pressuring people to eat in a certain way, especially under rigid “clean eating” expectations, can increase distress and reduce intake. Lowering pressure and supporting consistency helps create a more sustainable relationship with food. This approach is especially important for neurodivergent individuals and those navigating sensory sensitivities. A More Nuanced Approach to Nutrition This episode returns to a central theme: nutrition is not meant to be rigid or perfect. Instead of focusing on exact numbers or rules, a more supportive approach asks whether you are eating enough, including a variety of foods, and meeting your needs over time. If nutrition advice feels extreme or overwhelming, it may not be helpful. A flexible, big-picture approach supports eating disorder recovery far more than rigid guidelines. Connect With Kathleen Meehan, RD Follow Kathleen on Instagram at @therdnutritionist or on her website for thoughtful, weight-inclusive perspectives on nutrition, diet culture, and eating disorder recovery. Related Episodes When Children and Teens Struggle With Binge Eating Disorder With Kathleen Meehan, RD @therdnutritionist on Apple & Spotify. Navigating Nutrition in Long-Term Eating Disorders With Jaren Soloff, RD @wholewomennutrition on Apple & Spotify. Chronic Illness, Wellness Culture, & Eating Disorder Recovery: Taking an Anti-Diet Approach With Abbie Attwood, MS, @abbieattwoodwellness on Apple & Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne Dr. Marianne is a California-based eating disorder therapist specializing in ARFID and other eating disorders. She offers virtual therapy, coaching, and virtual courses to support a more flexible, sustainable relationship with food. Learn more at drmariannemiller.com. 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If you've been trying everything to fix your sex life and nothing seems to be working, this episode might feel a little uncomfortable, but also like a breath of fresh air. I'm sharing why the harder you push for connection, the more distance you might actually be creating, and what's really going on underneath that dynamic. We'll talk about the subtle pressure that shows up in relationships (even with the best intentions) and why it can shut desire down completely. I'll walk you through a simple but powerful framework called the ABC Loop that helps you create change without resistance. If you're tired of feeling rejected or stuck, this episode will give you a completely different way to approach intimacy.

PREVIEW FOR TONIGHT. Sinan Ciddidiscusses Turkey's intensive shuttle diplomacy and direct communication with Iran. Alongside Pakistan, Turkeyis pressuring the incoming Trump administration to end regional warfare quickly while balancing influence across Gulf states. (1)1654

PREVIEW FOR LATER. Victoria Coatesanalyzes China's potential role in global conflicts. While possibly pressuring Russia over Ukraine, she argues Chinais an ineffective broker in the Gulf due to its bias toward Iranian interests. (3)1903 QING DYNASTY

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13. Anatol Lieven Headline: Seeking a Settlement in the Eurasia Crisis High energy prices are pressuring Europeannations like Belgium and Hungary to consider resuming trade with Russia. Lieven proposes a deal exchanging energy for compromises on the Donbass, though European leadership remains divided. (13)1900 MOSCOW

Rebecca Walser tells investors to watch for what dissenters to the FOMC interest rate pause say as macro uncertainties persist. She then turns to the private credit markets and pressures she anticipates lasting in the space. Long-standing "contagions" Rebecca sees for private credit are tied to software. That said, she doesn't believe investors should base the next financial "meltdown" on private credit "just yet." ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Alonso Munoz previews this week's Fed meeting, discusses central bank moves around the globe, and the state of the stock market. He thinks volatility is creating opportunities in the market and is watching earnings very closely. He's heavily invested in technology and is looking to scoop up names like Meta Platforms (META) or Tesla (TSLA) on pullbacks. Alonso thinks investors should be watching Treasury moves and how they're putting “pressure on the system.”======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Oil above $100, war in the Middle East, and AI spending from Big Tech are colliding to reshape the global market outlook. On this episode of Market View, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we unpack how the Iran conflict and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz are pushing oil prices sharply higher and unsettling investors worldwide. Brent crude’s surge toward US$103 is raising fresh inflation fears just as the U.S. Federal Reserve prepares for a key rate decision. Closer to home, the ripple effects could hit Singapore’s REIT sector, which faces pressure from rising financing costs and property valuation risks. Meanwhile, corporate headlines span Meta’s AI-driven layoffs, Berkshire Hathaway’s buyback signals, and Singtel’s ambitious US$250 million AI investment fund. We also check in on the STI movers, with Wilmar International surging while ST Engineering and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding face selling pressure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's story, OP's been with her husband for a decade, but after years of struggle and job loses, her entire family is urging her to divorce him. Now she's torn - should she listen to them, or fight to save the marriage she's built her life around?0:00 Intro0:19 Story 15:28 Story 1 Comments / OP's Reply8:56 Story 1 Update17:10 Comments20:06 Story 221:55 Story 2 Comments24:42 Story 2 Update#redditupdate #redditrelationship #redditpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why attack Iran? Why reaffirm America's dominance in Panama? Why capture Nicolás Maduro? Trump has scores to settle.  There's a general pattern in the preemptive actions President Trump's taken in both his terms in office.   A central theme to all his actions is that they're geostrategic and top-down, explains Victor Davis Hanson on today's episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words.”   “Pressuring the Panamanians to divorce themselves from China. Making sure the Venezuelan oil does not go to Russia or China by changing the government and capturing Maduro. Things like that suggest that the current Iranian operation has targeted China. … You're starting to see a pattern. These are wars of reckoning.” (00:00) Trump Way of War (02:12) Wars of Reckoning (03:37) Negotiations and Decapitation (04:57) No Nation Building (09:26) Results and Wrap Up

Sid speaks with China expert Gordon Chang about the growing conflict with Iran and why the real long-term strategy may be aimed at China. Chang explains how Iran has acted as a proxy for Chinese interests, why Beijing has stayed quiet during the conflict, and why he believes China's military and leadership are weaker than many assume. The conversation also touches on Russia's limitations, the global oil market, and what President Trump's broader foreign policy strategy could mean for America and its allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I am not backing down." That's what a defiant Nouri Al Maliki had to say, after the US objected to his return as Iraq's prime minister. Washington has set a Friday deadline for him to pullout. But what if he doesn't? And what would the implications be for Iraq? In this episode: Muhanad Seloom, assistant professor at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Ahmed Rushdi, president of the House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation Kenneth Katzman, senior fellow at The Soufan Center Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Gavin Newsom is exploiting his office for his wife's benefit, pressuring companies with business before the state to funnel money into her nonprofit. So far, more than $4 million in “behested payments” have gone to Jennifer Siebel Newsom's California Partners Project. Is it legal? And why is it happening? Susan Shelley joins the show with everything you need to know — plus details on yet another sales tax hike in Los Angeles County and a bizarre property-rights battle over Marilyn Monroe's old home. Steve also weighs in on Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference, where the Secretary of State brilliantly laid out the Trump administration's “America First” foreign policy vision. And finally, Andrea Myers, a mother of four, shares the horrifying injustices inflicted on her by California Child Protective Services and why the system needs reform.

Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley evaluates the "forever fleets" pressuring Iran and Venezuela, questioning if current pressure tactics will yield long-term resolutions or merely prolong regional instability.1746

-House Judiciary Committee member Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, has asked the US Department of Justice to turn over all its communications with both Apple and Google regarding the companies' decisions to remove apps that shared information about sightings of US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers. -Elon Musk says SpaceX has shifted its near-term priorities from Mars settlement plans to building what he called a “self-growing city on the Moon,” arguing the lunar target is faster and more achievable. -Ring is advertised as a way to reunite missing dogs with their owners, a noble cause indeed, but Search Party does this by turning individual Ring devices into a surveillance network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

...With Professor Silke Paulmann In this episode I am joined by Professor Silke Paulmann to discuss why how we sound matters just as much as what we say - the irony, as you will hear, being that my voice this week is far from fine! We often focus on the words we use to support student autonomy—offering choice and avoiding pressure—but Professor Paulmann's research reveals that our vocal tone is a primary carrier of psychological information. Whether you are teaching Early Years or Secondary, the way you modulate your voice can directly impact a student's sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. From reducing classroom anxiety to helping students feel truly "heard," your voice is one of the most powerful psychological tools in your teaching toolkit. Learn some easy to implement strategies to help your vocal tone. You can find out more here: https://www.tone4you.co.uk/ Key Moments: Introduction to Professor Silke Paulmann: A look at her background in cognitive science and her research on voice as a biomarker. The "Why" Behind the Voice: Why tone carries as much weight as our actual words in autonomy-supportive teaching. Needs-Based Learning: How voice influences the three basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Controlling vs. Supportive Voices: The difference between a "rushed" voice and a "grounded" voice. Breathing Awareness: An exercise to find your breath and use it to reduce anxiety. Tension Release: Using the "Sigh of Relief" and "Motorboat" sounds to loosen the vocal apparatus. The Siren & Range: Stretching the voice to ensure it remains flexible rather than rigid. Finding Your "Centered" Voice: A trick to stop speaking at an unnaturally high pitch. The Practice Round: Lucinda tries out three different ways to say "Take your time" (Neutral, Pressuring, and Supportive). Impact on Student Memory: Why slowing down doesn't just improve wellbeing, but also helps students remember more. Closing Thoughts & Cool Down: A final breath exercise and a reminder that your voice is a psychological tool.

THE TOWNSEND PLAN AND THE BREAK WITH FATHER COUGHLIN Colleague David Pietrusza. Francis Townsend proposes a popular plan to give the elderly $200 a month, pressuring Roosevelt—who disliked the "dole"—to introduce Social Security. Meanwhile, the radio priest Father Coughlin turns against FDR after feeling brushed off by the administration. Coughlin joins forces with Townsend and Gerald L.K. Smith to form a third-party challenge. A tense six-hour meeting at Hyde Park between Roosevelt and Coughlin, arranged by Joseph Kennedy, fails to repair the relationship. Consequently, Coughlin uses his massive radio platform to wage war against the President during the election season. NUMBER 31936 HUNGARY

If your parents are putting so much pressure on what you “should” do with your life… this mini episode is for you. On this MINI EPISODE, I'm talking about what to do, what NOT to do, and how to stop letting their opinions run your future! Let's talk! Send me your questions or thouths to +971502455136⚡️JOIN MY FREE REBEL ACADEMY 80+ FREE COURSES https://www.alexhouseofsocial.com/freerebelacademy

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Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we chat with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey of QA Prep about how the landscape of insurance and documentation has shifted over the last decade.  We discuss: Risk adjustment audits and how they impact providers Billing codes and audit red flags AI documentation and how insurance companies are using AI Considerations when using AI for documentation Pressuring professional associations to advocate for clinicians and clients Our upcoming CE event on January 30th with Maelisa on how auditors think and why Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website. PCT Resources: PCT CE course: Dealing with Insurance: How Auditors Think and Why a 3 CE credit hour training (including 1 legal-ethical CE hour) taught by Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey (QA Prep). This updated-and-expanded 2026 session demystifies medical necessity, clarifies what auditors and payers are actually looking for (and why), and helps clinicians document with more confidence and less stress. Expect real examples, sample notes reviewed together, and practical tools you can use immediately—covering informed consent language for clients using insurance, treatment planning that supports insurance requirements without sacrificing clinical judgment, and self-auditing techniques to spot red flags before anyone else does. Includes handouts/resources such as diagnosis justification statements, common treatment goals, progress statement formulas and examples, sample progress notes, and a client file review tool. Live webinar presentation on January 30th, 2026 Registration for live training includes ownership of the on-demand self-study CE course produced from recording of live presentation — so you can get all the content *and* the CE, whether or not you can join live. Special Documentation, Insurance, and AI focused Office Hours and Group Practice Office Hours session with Dr. McCaffrey In February, Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey will be hosting a Documentation-Focused Office Hours + Group Practice Office Hours session exclusively for PCT's Practice Care Premium subscribers. This live (and recorded) Q&A is your opportunity to bring *your*  real-world questions about progress notes, documentation challenges, and insurance audits directly to one of the field's leading documentation experts. Submit your questions in advance through your dashboard and get practical, case-specific guidance in a supportive, clinician-centered space. Take a look at all the courses in our Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey, PsyD collection: Client-Centered Documentation: How To Write Ethical, Effective, And Efficient Progress Notes Foundations Of Documentation: Intake, Diagnosis, And Treatment Plans Modern Progress Notes: Considerations For Teletherapy, Insurance Audits, And Artificial Intelligence (AI) Rethinking Notes: Strategies For Making Documentation Simple And Meaningful   Group Practice Care Premium weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours — including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training + access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting all personally owned & practice-provided devices (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Remote Workspaces training for all team members + access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + more HIPAA Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning service for mental health group practices — care for your practice using our supportive, shame-free risk analysis and mitigation planning service. You'll have your Risk Analysis done within 2 hours, performed by a PCT consultant, using a tool built specifically for mental health group practice, and a mitigation checklist to help you reduce your risks.

SHOW SCHEDULE1-14-251920 SALT RIVER China Urges Canada to Break from US Influence. Guests: CHARLES BURTON and GORDON CHANG. China is pressuring Canada to adopt "strategic autonomy" and distance itself from US influence as PM Mark Carney visits Beijing. Despite myths of economic salvation through Chinese trade, experts argue Canada'sexports to China remain minimal. Concerns persist regarding fentanyl production, Arctic neglect, and Chineseespionage. China's "Hollow Power" in Iran and Venezuela. Guests: GORDON CHANG and CHARLES BURTON. China's influence appears limited as it fails to substantively support struggling allies like Venezuela's Maduro or the Iranian regime. While China remains a major purchaser of discounted Iranian oil, it has proven unable to dictate events against US pressure. Experts describe China as a "hollow power." Trump's Iran Tariff Threat and China Trade Rift. Guest: ALAN TONELSON. President Trump's threat of a 25% tariff on any country trading with Iran significantly impacts China, which values this trade for political and symbolic reasons. China has already failed to meet its previous trade obligations, including soybean purchases and rare earth export licenses. Europe remains economically vulnerable. Electricity Costs, AI Demand, and Venezuela's Oil Reality. Guest: BUD WEINSTEIN. Rising US electricity prices, up 30-35% over five years, are driven by data center and AI growth alongside infrastructure underinvestment. Meanwhile, Venezuelan oil is deemed impractical for US demand due to high extraction costs and political instability. Rebuilding these fields would require massive, high-risk investments. Chinese Sinister Intentions in Cuba and Nicaragua. Guest: STEVE YATES. China maintains a significant presence in Cuba, utilizing the island for intelligence gathering and signals facilities targeted at the United States. As Venezuela's oil subsidies to Cuba potentially end, the island faces economic collapse. The US may utilize travel restrictions and economic pressure as leverage. The Risks of Venezuelan Oil and Soaring Copper Prices. Guest: SIMON CONSTABLE. American oil companies remain reluctant to invest in Venezuela due to the historical risk of nationalization and decayed infrastructure. In commodity markets, copper has reached an "astronomical" price of over $6 per pound, leading to a surge in theft from electronics and bridges globally. Artemis 2 Safety Concerns and SpaceX Dominance. Guest: BOB ZIMMERMAN. The Artemis 2 manned mission faces controversy over unresolved Orion heat shield damage observed during previous tests. Meanwhile, SpaceX has secured a monopoly on recent Space Force contracts, signaling a shift toward prioritizing reliability and cost over redundancy. China has filed for 200,000 new satellites. Scouting Mars for Helicopters and the Search for Alien Life. Guest: BOB ZIMMERMAN. Scientists are scouting landing sites for future Mars helicopters in areas containing near-surface ice, potentially for future Starship missions. Research suggests liquid water may have existed on Mars three billion years ago under protective ice sheets. Recent SETI results analyzed billions of data points without finding definitive alien signals. Venezuela's Power Vacuum and the Path Forward. Guest: MARY KISSEL, Executive Vice President at Stephens Incorporated. Mary Kissel discusses the "unfinished" state of Venezuela following the removal of Maduro, characterizing the remaining leadership as "thugs" and "gangs" focused on drug money. She explores the roles of Cuba, regional neighbors like Colombia and Brazil, and the Vatican's new moral leadership in the region. Iran in Transition: Assessing a Regime on the Brink. Guest: MARY KISSEL, Executive Vice President at Stephens Incorporated. John Batchelor and Mary Kissel analyze reports of Iran's potential collapse, citing internet blackouts and regime brutality. They discuss potential U.S. interventions, such as kinetic strikes or Starlinkaccess, and evaluate whether Reza Pahlavi is a credible transitional leader amidst concerns of the country breaking into ethnic factions. The Intellectual Factions of the "New Right". Guest: PETER BERKOWITZ, Hoover Institution Senior Fellow. Peter Berkowitz outlines the fracturing of the "New Right" into factions like national conservatives and post-liberals. Referencing Laura K. Field's book, Furious Minds, he notes these groups often reject Lockeanprinciples in the Declaration of Independence. However, he distinguishes these intellectuals from typical, non-ideological Trump voters. The New Right's Radical Rejection of Traditional Republicanism. Guest: PETER BERKOWITZ, Hoover Institution Senior Fellow. Berkowitz contrasts the New Right's desire for state-led social reform with the Republican Party's traditional focus on liberty and limited government. He discusses Michael Anton's views on the "right of revolution" and warns that attacking classical liberalism risks eroding essential protections against bigotry and persecution in America. Plunging Russian Oil Prices and the Impact of Global Sanctions. Guest: MICHAEL BERNSTAM. Russian oil prices are dropping significantly, with some major brands selling between $34 and $35 per barrel. Westernsanctions and global supply gluts allow buyers like China and India to extract massive discounts. Future stability in Iran could further increase competition, driving Russian revenues and taxes even lower. Pakistan's $1.5 Billion Arms Deal with Sudan and China's Strategic Influence. Guests: RICK FISHER and GORDON CHANG. Pakistan is nearing a deal to supply jets and drones to Sudan, likely funded by Saudi Arabia. China uses these transactions to establish alternative security structures in the Middle East. Experts suggest China prefers ongoing conflict over peace to maximize profits and regional influence. The Collapse of the Chinese Real Estate Market and Economic Stagnation. Guests: ANNE STEVENSON-YANG and GORDON CHANG. China's property sector faces a permanent downturn, with prices dropping 30–60% and enough vacant apartments to house billions. The government lacks the funds for a rescue. Xi Jinping'sfocus on high-tech is insufficient to replace real estate, which previously accounted for 25% of GDP. The China-Iran Partnership: Oil, Surveillance, and Regional Stability. Guest: JACK BURNHAM. Chinamaintains a pragmatic "partnership" with Iran, focused on extracting discounted oil. Beijing provides surveillance technology to help the Iranian regime suppress internal protests while officially calling for stability. Additionally, Chinese or Russian technology is suspected of disrupting Starlink satellites to hinder military communications.

China Urges Canada to Break from US Influence. Guests: CHARLES BURTON and GORDON CHANG. China is pressuring Canada to adopt "strategic autonomy" and distance itself from US influence as PM Mark Carney visits Beijing. Despite myths of economic salvation through Chinese trade, experts argue Canada's exports to China remain minimal. Concerns persist regarding fentanyl production, Arctic neglect, and Chinese espionage.1898 OTTAWA

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The brothers welcome Professor Darryl Li of the University of Chicago to the show to discuss the new AAUP/MESA report on federal "antisemitism" investigations on US college campuses, revealing the extent to which US civil rights laws have been distorted and weaponized to suppress the advocacy of Palestinian rights across the United States, to suppress American academic freedom in order to protect the Zionist project in Palestine, as well as the extent to which this process, though taken to a new level by Trump, was actually initiated by liberal and Democratic administrations long before Trump came along.   Date of recording: December 2, 2025 Watch the video edition on our YouTube channel Follow us on our socials: X: @MakdisiStreet YouTube: @MakdisiStreet Insta: @Makdisist TikTok: @Makdisistreet Music by Hadiiiiii Support the show on Patreon for access to all the great bonus content, including the latest bonus episode.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the status of a Nobel Prize winner.

Military pressure on Venezuela, the Epstein files move forward, and rethinking the medical residency program. Plus, Thanksgiving meal expectations, Cal Thomas on the BBC's credibility, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from The Brainerd Institute — training pastors and equipping churches to make God's glory visible in rural places. More at Brainerdinstitute.comFrom Ridge Haven Camp in North Carolina and Iowa. Winter Camp starts December 29th. Registration open at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Boyce College—where truth comes first. Boyce College offers a Christ-centered education built on the truth of God's Word. Every student—no matter their major—takes 30 hours of Bible and theology, learning how to think biblically, live faithfully, and lead with conviction. Formed from the 160-year legacy of Southern Seminary, Boyce College prepares students for maximum faithfulness in the world, the workplace, the church, and the family. Learn more at boycecollege.com

A Weakened Trump As a Split in MAGA Emerges With Tucker Carlson and J.D. Vance Jockeying to Succeed America's Most Corrupt and Disastrous President | Trump's Plan to Gut the Department of Education That Only Congress Has the Legal Right to Do | Trump is Pressuring a Weakened Zelensky to Accept a Sellout Peace Plan That is Putin's Wish List backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.com/ianmastersmedia bsky.app/profile/ianmastersmedia.bsky.social facebook.com/ianmastersmedia linktr.ee/backgroundbriefing

Michael speaks with Nico Lange, a senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis and the Munich Security Conference, about the grinding war in Ukraine and the outlook for Europe. Nico details how Russia's summer offensive failed to deliver results for the Kremlin and argues that Western support for Ukraine must move beyond "survival mode." He outlines the strategic necessity of deep strikes on Russian oil refineries and infrastructure to limit Putin's ability to wage war. Nico also discusses the success of U.S. pressure in increasing European support and explains why more pressure on Putin is urgently needed to find the war's off-ramp.

Trump's push for change in Nigeria, AI protection for children, and reconsidering the “Day of the Dead.” Plus, a Hobbiton wedding crasher, Cal Thomas on food stamps, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Dordt University, Dordt University, where concept-based learning builds confident, thoughtful nurses ready to serve with wisdom and grace. dordt.eduFrom Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from Covenant College, where Christian faculty equip students for their callings through hard ideas, deep questions, and meaningful work. covenant.edu/world

Russia Tests Nuclear Missile Amid Tough Winter and Increased US Sanctions. John Hardie analyzes Russia's reported successful test of the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile. This test is likely aimed at pressuring the US into arms control talks, rather than impacting the Ukraine battlefield. On the ground, the situation in Pokrovsk has deteriorated due to Russian infiltration. The US has shifted from diplomacy to pressure, imposing sanctions on major Russian oil companies. 1957

The Trump administration has said universities that sign a compact agreeing to certain policy priorities will get preferential treatment when it comes to get federal funding. Though no schools have signed the agreement yet, some say they are in discussions with the administration about it. We discuss the compact and other tactics by an administration that has made reshaping higher education a priority.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, education correspondent Elissa Nadworny, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We are just learning that President Trump could be close to getting both his wish and his repeated command: the prosecution of former FBI director, and longtime target, James Comey. Plus, the deadly sniper shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas that killed a detainee and gravely wounded two others. The FBI director posts alleged evidence on social media, what appears to be an anti-ICE message scrawled on a bullet allegedly found at the scene.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI pressures Utah to close the Charlie Kirk case, we have an exclusive story on Thomas Crooks along with never before seen footage, and Charlie and Erika Kirk met with a priest after the media outlet Jezebel hired a witch from Etsy to curse Charlie days before his assassination. 00:00 - Start. 01:22 - FBI pressures Utah to drop investigation. 08:36 - Why I took a week off. 19:34 - Tyler Robinson, Thomas Crooks, and the "Lone Shooter" narrative. 30:04 - Jimmy Kimmel gives me a shout out. 32:34 - Megyn Kelly shares a story about Charlie Kirk's reaction to the Jezebel "curse". 40:34 - Comments. Riverbend Ranch Remembering Charlie with http://www.Riverbendranch.com The Wellness Company Be prepared with a Contagion Emergency Kit from The Wellness Company. Visit http://www.twc.health/CANDACE and use code CANDACE to Save $48 Off. USA Residents Only

To discuss President Trump pressuring the Justice Department to prosecute his political opponents, Geoff Bennett spoke with Mary McCord. She's a former acting assistant attorney general for national security and was a longtime prosecutor. She is now executive director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Today, we're talking about a shooting at a U.S. Army base; Uncle Sam's economic plans for pressuring Russia into a ceasefire with Ukraine; President Trump's “reciprocal” tariffs officially taking effect; and other top news for Friday, August 8th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Chick-fil-A gift card giveaway sign up for our newsletter ⁠here⁠ Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Surfshark Holy Post CSB's Back to School Gift Guide CCCU Upside HelloFresh Mosh

Tariffs and sanctions on Brazil, exotic animals in South Carolina, and a truck driver's spiritual journey. Plus, the tip that changed a life, Cal Thomas on jeans and cancel culture, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Cedarville University—a Christ-centered, academically rigorous university located in southwest Ohio, equipping students for Gospel impact across every career and calling. Cedarville integrates a biblical worldview into every course in the more than 175 undergraduate and graduate programs students choose from. New online undergraduate degrees through Cedarville Online offer flexible and affordable education grounded in a strong Christian community that fosters both faith and learning. Learn more at cedarville.edu, and explore online programs at cedarville.edu/onlineAnd from Asbury University. Students who visit campus qualify for a one-thousand-dollar scholarship. asbury.edu/visit

Have you ever felt like you needed to bounce back fast after something traumatic happened? Or felt pressured to show people that you've actually grown and become better because of what you went through? Post-traumatic growth is real. But the concept is often misunderstood, and it leads to unrealistic expectations and unnecessary guilt. In this episode, I explore what it really means to grow after trauma — and why your growth isn't proof of how mentally strong you are. Some of the things I share are: The biggest misconceptions surrounding post-traumatic growth. What post-traumatic growth actually means. Why we shouldn't jump to look for a silver lining or strive to bounce back overnight. How growth and pain can coexist — and why it's okay to have ongoing emotional scars. Why resilient people actually experience less growth compared to people who lack resilience. Why you shouldn't pressure yourself (or anyone else) to find meaning in your trauma right away (skip the '"everything happens for a reason" speech). Five areas where growth often occurs after trauma — and why growth looks different in different people. How to work through a traumatic experience and the science-backed strategies that can help you grow and recover. Mentally Strong App Get free mental strength coaching — ⁠Episode 234 Exercise ⁠ Subscribe to the app to unlock all the features — ⁠MentallyStrong.Downpat.Ai⁠ Connect with the Show Buy a copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Amy's website — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Lola Blankets — Get 35% off your entire order at ⁠Lolablankets.com⁠ by using code STRONGER at checkout. Experience the world's #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. HoneyLove — Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to ⁠⁠honeylove.com/STRONGER⁠⁠ #honeylovepod BetterHelp — Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/mentallystrong⁠⁠⁠⁠ CocoaVia — Get 20% off with code Amy2025 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠cocoavia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ZocDoc — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Life Kit — Listen to the ⁠⁠Life Kit podcast⁠⁠ from NPR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices