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Casting Out Fear
God's Most Profound Secret: The Trinity

Casting Out Fear

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 13:10


The Mountains and the Sea Reviews Prince
Seductive and Profound Nonsense - C-NOTE and Glasscutter

The Mountains and the Sea Reviews Prince

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 61:19


As we round out our coverage of the Musicology era, we can't leave out the release of the EP/album C-NOTE and a “homeless” track, GlassCutter. All in all, a fun way to put a bow on this time period. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com

The Being Method Podcast
How Your Nervous System Blocks Wealth with Theresa Lear Levine

The Being Method Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 52:35


Send us Fan MailTheresa Lear Levine is an EFT Master Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, and the Founder of Becoming More Me. Her "Becoming More You" Coaching Program helps High-Achieving ADHD Entrepreneurs to Heal Past Trauma, Release Limiting Beliefs, and Align with Abundance to create Pleasure-Fueled Lives & Businesses—Free from Anxiety & Overwhelm.After years of battling Trauma, High-Functioning Anxiety & ADHD, Theresa found herself stuck in a cycle of Exhaustion, Distraction & Dissatisfaction. Despite outward success and an Abundant Life, she Struggled to be Present and Truly Fulfilled.Her Turning point came when she discovered the Profound impact of Nervous System Nourishment, Subconscious Mind Shifts, & the Law of Attraction. By integrating Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Hypnotherapy & Energetic Strategies, she unlocked a new level of Calm, Clarity & Confidence—a transformation she now facilitates for her clients worldwide.Becoming More Me CommunityBecoming More Me Book@theresalearlevineTheresa Lear Levine WebsiteExplore The Being Portal AppThe Being Portal is our somatic breathwork app designed to help you regulate your nervous system, release stored tension, and reconnect with your body.Inside the app you'll find guided breathwork sessions, somatic practices, and full courses designed to support emotional healing and nervous system regulation.Start your journey here:https://www.beingmethod.ca/being-portalBecome a Certified Breathwork PractitionerIf you feel called to guide others through breathwork and somatic healing, you can apply to become certified through The Being Method.Book a discovery call to learn more about the certification program and see if it's the right fit for you.Book a call hereExplore The Being Method certification: www.beingmethod.caLet's Connect: 

Manifestival
The 5-Day Meditation Reset: Day 1 — Profound Healing in 10 Minutes

Manifestival

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 11:01


RESOURCES- Day 2 episode of the 5 Day Meditation Reset drops tomorrow, Wednesday!CONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn this guided meditation episode, I invite you into Day 1 of a powerful five-day meditation series designed to help you quiet your mind, calm your nervous system, and reconnect with the peace within you. Through gentle breathwork, body relaxation, and intentional stillness, you'll be guided inward to release stress, soften the inner storms, and create space to hear the whispers of your soul.This meditation uses a calming countdown and staircase visualization to help you enter a deeper state of relaxation, restoration, and inner awareness. Whether you're new to meditation or returning to your practice, this episode will support you in feeling grounded, renewed, and more deeply connected to yourself. Come back to this guided meditation anytime you need deep rest, nervous system support, emotional release, or a peaceful reset.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Welcome into day 1 of the meditation series(1:28) Creating a sacred space for stillness(2:38) Breathwork to calm the body and nervous system(3:27) Countdown into deep stillness and relaxation(5:27) Staircase visualization for inner peace(7:21) Arriving in your inner world(8:12) Deep rest, release, and nervous system renewal(9:20) Returning grounded, renewed, and restored

The W. Edwards Deming Institute® Podcast
A New Lens with Balaji Reddie (Part 1)

The W. Edwards Deming Institute® Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 39:32


What if the problem isn't your strategy, your people, or your tools, but the lens you're looking through? In this first conversation with Andrew Stotz, quality educator Balaji Reddie explains why so many organizations chase Deming's 14 Points and prizes but miss the philosophy underneath. He also gets into what changes once you start seeing your organization as one connected system. There are a few surprises along the way, like why his employees actually celebrated the day he got rid of performance appraisals. 0:00:01.9 Andrew Stotz: My name is Andrew Stotz and I'll be your host as we continue our journey into the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Today I'm here with featured guest Balaji Reddie, who is an educator and trainer in teaching of Dr. Deming and quality management generally. Now the topic for today is a deeper perspective of the teachings of Dr. Deming. Balaji, how are you?   0:00:29.6 Balaji Reddie: I am fine. It's wonderful to see you this morning. I have been looking forward to this for quite some time now.   0:00:37.0 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. In fact, we've been talking back and forth in the past and then we had a meeting recently to get going on this because you've got so much to share. And one of the things I just said is a deeper perspective on the teachings of Dr. Deming. Maybe you could just give a little background of yourself for those people that have never heard of your journey. Maybe tell us a little bit about your journey, the Deming journey, as well as what you're doing now.   0:01:02.2 Balaji Reddie: All right. So I am an electrical engineer by profession and my first job which I got was in a lamp, a bulb manufacturing company which made automotive lamps. And that's where I chose to be in the quality department because I was being shunted around in all the different departments and the owner of the company asked me, "Where would you like to be?" and I said, "Quality." I don't know, when I look back why I chose. I think it appealed to me as an engineer and also the fact that I wanted to be a manager. It combined engineering and something to do with managing people. I don't want to sound dramatic, but I don't think I chose quality, I think quality chose me. But what I did after that was conscious. I did a postgraduate diploma in quality management, the first structured course in the country, and then went on to a Master of Science in quality management here in India.   0:02:00.2 Balaji Reddie: So that's been my journey here as far as working. I worked a lot. I used to teach part-time, but I made this switch 20 years ago to be an educator primarily and decided to put all my focus into creating the next gen of managers. At the same time, during the bit of a free time that I have, I do consult, but that's not the core profession of mine. So, yes, I'm an educator and a trainer. You can say that. I teach quality management, anything to do with operations, supply chain, et cetera, but there's always been a Deming slant to it. Along with that, I've also liked to... Because I went into the works of Dr. Juran, I got a good chance to meet with him and be in touch with him. It was only the last six years of his life, but I think he had very little time to give me, but he gave me time. So I have a good perspective of both these gentlemen. And if you know quality, they're the pioneers.   0:03:01.5 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. And I'm curious, when you first started out with the degrees and the, as you mentioned, getting a diploma and then a master's, was Deming front and center in there or was that a secondary thing? What was it like in the beginning?   0:03:19.6 Balaji Reddie: Oh, my entire focus was actually Deming. I needed to be qualified in that. I wanted to qualify myself in quality, that's what I meant here, because there was no... I was looking for a structured course on the subject. You had these training programs, certificate courses, but this one caught my attention when they said we have a diploma in quality. And part of the course was we had to, there was a project like a dissertation, and we had to show how we implemented this in our companies where we were working. And for those who were not working, they were provided companies where you go and actually implement these. So it was a win-win. So the company gained and you gained. That's how it was. That's what I liked about that course. Same with the masters. It was a complete two-year course. This was a year-and-a-half or three semesters. That was more elaborate, the masters. So, yeah.   0:04:18.0 Andrew Stotz: And what is the state of Deming and the teachings of Dr. Deming in India? We know that many companies in India have implemented the teachings of Deming over the years. But of course, there's a lot of people that just know nothing. I'm just curious, what is the state right now as far as the teachings of Dr. Deming?   0:04:40.3 Balaji Reddie: Oh, I'd like to... Just a slight correction there. We have the highest number of Deming Prize winners, but that does not necessarily mean that they're implementing the teachings of Dr. Deming. In fact, many of them after having got the prize... I worked in a company, we were suppliers to one of them. And when they came to do a vendor assessment to our factory, obviously there's a lot of buzz. Everyone in the company, they called me the Deming man. They used to call me that. And so when these guys came down and they were talking and when they gave their business card which had the Deming Prize logo, so they said, "Oh, we have... You know, Balaji is here and he's our Deming man." So who's he and what is this? And so they came and met me and they said that, "We got the Deming Prize." I said, "Excellent." But I said, "Just because you got the Deming Prize, I mean, have you worked on the Deming philosophy?" "Isn't this the same?" And I said, "No." And I, of course, joked with them, and they said, "So how do we learn?" And I said, "Pay me." [laughter] Anyway, yeah, then we got talking and they realized that there was such a big gap in what they were doing. For instance, when I spoke to them about performance appraisals and having quotas and things like that, they were like, "What?"   0:06:04.9 Andrew Stotz: Interesting. And when we talk about the Deming Prize, when I asked you that, we're talking about the Deming Prize which is offered by the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers through their Deming Prize Committee. This isn't something done through the Deming Institute.   0:06:12.3 Balaji Reddie: No.   0:06:19.7 Andrew Stotz: Yep. Okay. And do people study Deming there in India anymore or is it fading out or...   0:06:26.7 Balaji Reddie: Well, yeah, that's what I said, they do know. The good part is that because of the fact that the Deming Prize winners are there, at least they know about Dr. Deming. And then they're curious to know, "Oh, what did he teach?" Because again, they've been given that perspective that he taught, well, wrongly, PDCA, and he focused on the 14 points. And then when they read the 14 points and then they get... Because when you read it just without understanding, you can actually... It can put off certain people. You may get a little repulsed and say, "Oh, my God, what's he saying?" But then there are certain people who get intrigued and say, "Wait a minute. This is challenging. He's saying that we need not have quotas? Then how are you going to get work done?" And that's where the questioning begins. And there have been normally these trends where some companies where they called me over, I shall not name one of them, one of the students I was teaching in class and I was talking about the 14 points, and then she comes up to me and she says, "I've spoken about you to my father, and he's working in this company, and they're going for the Deming Prize. He wants to meet you." And then she brings him to the college the next morning and then we had a lovely discussion. And he said, "We've been discussing the 14 points." And I said, "You know what? You're putting the cart before the horse. You need to discuss profound knowledge first." So he said, "I'll put you in touch with my HR, the human resource." And then that lady got in touch with me, then we had a good chat and I explained to her and she understood very quickly. Incidentally, Andrew, that's something very amazing, when I speak about these things to the HR people, they take to it like a fish takes to water. They say, "You're right. What can we do about appraisals? Appraisals are wrong." But they also know they're shackled. They do not have the authority to break and come out of it. There have been some cases where they've been bold enough, but many of them... That's one of the things I've seen over these last 20 years that I've been teaching, that everybody principally agrees, but they also say that we're bound by it.   0:08:37.6 Andrew Stotz: That reminds me when I attended my first seminar when I was 24, and I was very intimidated by all the people in the room. I was just fresh out of university, working at Pepsi in Los Angeles. I flew into Washington, D.C., and so I sat right in the front row and I just decided I'm not gonna look at anybody behind me because they're all bigwig executives. But then when I heard Deming really show no mercy and really be tough to them, I was like, "Wow, wow, this is interesting." And he was getting to the... As a factory supervisor, which is what I was at Pepsi, I could just see he was getting to the heart of the matter. And so, yeah, a lot of things are very obvious to people in the factory, but then it's the leadership that is an issue. I'm curious when we think about... Let's imagine that someone listening to this has never heard of Dr. Deming and it's their first time, they stumbled upon this, they're hearing you speak. They're gonna ask the question, "Why does this matter? What benefit do I get from this?" How would you describe that to someone who knows nothing about Dr. Deming and his teachings?   0:09:59.3 Balaji Reddie: Oh, well, when you start getting aware of what this man had to say, let me tell you, when you start actually getting to it, you'll find that what you've been missing all this time in life. And then when you actually get to implement this, it'll be way, way better than where you are right now, sometimes totally in a very, very different direction. And you begin to realize that you had an illusion of knowledge, that you thought you were correct, and then suddenly a new perspective comes in. Just to make a point here, I don't want to be boastful about this, but I'm really proud to say this, that in all the companies that I worked, I removed performance appraisal. None of the companies I worked in had performance appraisal. And the day we removed it in one of the companies, there were actually celebrations.   [laughter]   0:10:56.7 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. Which for many people listening that don't know anything about the teachings of Dr. Deming may think, "That's crazy, because I thought that we run business through performance appraisals, KPIs, and the like." One of the ways I was thinking when you were just speaking was it's a little bit like Deming's... You're a fish, and Dr. Deming is a guy that's gonna come up and tell you, "Oh, by the way, you're surrounded by water." And you're like, "Wait, what do you mean? What's water?" And then all of a sudden he brings this awareness like, "What am I swimming in? I am swimming in something, and it's called water." And it's like everything that's going on, the concept of how we learn, the concept of variation, the concept of psychology, it's like all of these are foundational things that we've been swimming in, but we really haven't been paying attention to. And I think he woke me up to a lot of that. So what should we talk about today? What do you got on your mind?   0:11:55.7 Balaji Reddie: Well, I presume that the audience would be someone who's read about Deming, or if they have not read, I can go it either way.   0:12:05.9 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, I mean, I would say just let's go into what your learnings are and what you want to teach us today and share with us, and then people can follow along.   0:12:17.4 Balaji Reddie: All right. So let's begin with what he meant by Profound Knowledge, because that was something he put together only towards the end of his life. I'm reminded of a few things that led to me thinking about these things. One of the very first books that was written on him was by Mary Walton, The Deming Management Method. And with due respect, she was an excellent journalist, and so she followed him around. Everyone was intrigued to know who this man is because he had just gained popularity. If Japan Can... Why Can't We? And so she wrote this book, I think as early as '84, if I'm not mistaken. And she followed him around for almost three years before she actually published the book. So she attended four-day seminars, and she's trying to understand what this man was. So the biography bit of it was very nice. But if you go there in the preface and in one of the chapters, there's a very interesting conversation where she says, "I asked Deming that why don't you set up a body, an organization? Why are you doing this all alone?" And he didn't say a word to her, and he just mentioned to her, "I'm good." So I believe he was still looking for the answers to offer something to the world. He had it all in uncoordinated stuff here and there, but that came much later, I think in 1989, when he finally put it all together and called it Profound Knowledge. Because that was when a year, a month or so before he passed away, he set up the Deming Institute. I think he thought he was ready now to leave behind a legacy that others could build upon, right?   0:14:08.0 Balaji Reddie: And so that he called it... Again, I'm looking for the missing link here—. Apparently, when he wrote it, as he called it deep knowledge, but it was someone who gave him the word profound, and that's how the name stuck. So I'm still trying to find out who did that. I saw this in one of the letters to Henry Neave, where he was writing to all of his colleagues, he called them, and taking feedback from them. And in that, he said that, "I profess this is deep, this is wide." And somebody said, "It's profound." I forget. I really want to find out who it is. I asked Bill Scherkenbach, and he said, no, it wasn't him. Henry, of course, no. I asked Bill Latzko, and he said, "No way. I never said that." So I really don't know who said it, but he christened it "profound." And we all know now, it sounded very pompous to begin with when you hear profound, and then you say, "Wait a minute." When you start getting into it, you say, "He's right. There's no other word to describe this. It is profound." So what exactly is Profound Knowledge? Now, it's a different way of looking at things around you. And especially he designed this or created this for man-made systems, organizations that you and I work in, helping us to look at things differently, right? And that's why he said it's a different lens. And when you see things differently, you ask different questions, right? When you ask different questions, you get different answers. When you get different answers, you draw different conclusions. When you draw different conclusions, you take different decisions. And when you take different decisions, that's when you get different results. It's insanity to expect different results by asking the same questions every single time. All right.   0:15:53.8 Balaji Reddie: Now, what exactly is, again, what do you mean by this whole thing, the lens? He brought together four seemingly disconnected sciences, right? He never invented any single one of them, but he saw the interconnections. All right. And the four sciences, he felt that if you had good knowledge, working knowledge of these four sciences, you need not be an expert in them, just enough for you to understand what's going on around you. All right? And in no order of importance, he had his title for each of those sciences. One was he called it appreciation for a system, which I would like to say very simply is connectedness, right? Because when people say systems thinking, okay, then you have the systems thinking experts who jumped into the picture. And I think they were caught napping. To be quite honest, Andrew, I think the people from the world of management were suddenly caught napping, and the experts were completely caught napping because they realized they'd missed the bus. Here's this man who caught everything together and put it into place, right? And so when they were... When they said systems thinking, so the systems experts came in and started trying to find out, "Oh, but he missed out on this, and he's confusing this with that." That's where it is. Dr. Deming knew where to start. All right? He said, "Yes, of course, it's all about systems, appreciation for a system, the fact that nothing exists in isolation." So I would like to say connectedness. Everything's connected to everything. When you start having that systemic approach, you realize you're not dealing with events, you're dealing with eventualities, and that there are always a huge myriad of inputs that create the outputs that you see in front of your eyes, right? And there's so many other attributes that they're separated in time and space, et cetera. We can talk for this forever. But the short word here is connectedness. Second...   0:17:56.1 Andrew Stotz: And I would say that the systems experts retreated soon after because they're nowhere to be found when we look at it these days, because everything's divide and conquer.   0:18:07.6 Balaji Reddie: Yes. Yeah, because there were people like Russell Ackoff, Stafford Beer was mentioned many times, and then their books. Now, I went on to read their books and I found, yes, they were going deep, but Dr. Deming knew where to draw the line and said, "That's it. Please don't go beyond this," and it depends on where you are, what you want to study. So draw your line around that and say that's it. And I think that thinking came from the next science which I'm talking about, which is understanding of variation, right? Now, although we say understanding of variation and people talk about the control chart, I think that's just the manifestation. If you look at the philosophy behind it, what Walter Shewhart actually was trying to do was to draw a line between when to act on the process and when to leave it alone, right? He came out with... He demarcated, and that's where it turned into the control chart with data. But broadly, Deming started applying this everywhere, right? He said that there are some things which are in my control and some things out of my control, and so he drew a line. And same with systems thinking, that how big and how deep should I go? And that's why he said every system must have an aim. Without an aim... So the aim and the purpose decide where you're gonna stop. You can't just keep on saying, "Oh, yeah, finally, okay, the whole world is a system." Fine, great, I get that. But I'm trying to study this, okay? My company, my organization, this process, these people. So you draw the line and say, "This is my purpose, so let me restrict." Again, I repeat, he knew where to stop. People tend to go overboard. And so he always said, "Begin with the aim, begin with the purpose." The purpose is the reason the system exists, and the aim is the direction in which you're headed. So you keep going there, keep revisiting that to let yourself remind yourself that I need to stop right here. Okay, and that's it. When I come to it later, because he said... Coming to the third part of Profound Knowledge, where he said you must have a theory of knowledge.   0:20:13.4 Balaji Reddie: Now, when people hear the word theory they get very put off. At least in my country, the broad doctrine is that theory is the opposite of practice. And so they think that theory belongs to the books and theory belongs at home. And when you come into the company, we all believe in being practical, right? And as you go through what Dr. Deming had to say about theory, you realize theory is a guide to better practice. And all the great practitioners are actually theorists. It's just that they don't know it, and we need to remind them. I've had enough of experience on this in my own company. And I remember when I turned on the light bulb for one of the very, very senior people in my company, he went completely quiet. He did not say anything, but I loved the way he reacted or responded to this when he started doing things very differently after the interaction that we had once. So that's with theory of knowledge. And...   0:21:19.9 Andrew Stotz: And would you say that theory of knowledge, would you correct my description of it, which is that you need to have a method of... You need to understand how you acquire knowledge?   0:21:40.1 Balaji Reddie: Yeah.   0:21:40.2 Andrew Stotz: And you gotta figure out, because acquiring knowledge, for instance, as an individual, we can play around lots of different ideas and experiments and stuff like that, but acquiring knowledge within an organization is a much harder thing. And so first is the idea that there's a level of rigor that you need in an organization to make knowledge stick.   0:22:06.9 Balaji Reddie: I think it's more about awareness. When you become aware of how you're converting information into knowledge. When you... He makes you aware of that, right? Dr. Deming gets you aware, he makes aware, "Okay, okay, wait, what's happening here?" Now, that method and all turned out to be the Plan-Do-Study-Act, whatever you call it. But he helped you understand how you're doing this, right? And you become cognizant. You get your cognitive behavior, you get very aware of things happening around you, right? You start asking the question, "Why? Why is this happening?" And then you get to the bottom of it. "Oh, when I do this, I get this." And that's when it becomes powerful for you. And then you also, "When I do this, I do not get this." And the more the theory fails, the more powerful it gets for you, because you know where it fails. So that's the awareness thing. So connectedness, being aware of the fact that it's beyond just numbers. It's about where, the variation bit, the third bit is about awareness, like I said, about learning, and the fourth, of course, about people. And he said here that all of us are born with a learning system, right? Each one of us has a learning system, a system of learning, but every single one of us has a different system of learning. We learn differently, and we learn at different speeds, at different paces, right? And so understanding the learning process of a person and then putting that person on the right job, right? He said you have to stop that person from working, and that's where joy in work comes in. People enjoy their work. I think the bottom line there is empathy when you start understanding why people do what they do, whether it's your people in the company, the customers, your suppliers, the entire system. So he says the learning process of every person needs to be understood. You want to control the market, you need to understand what makes the customer tick. You want to keep the suppliers with you, you want to understand what makes the suppliers tick, right? And what makes them tick.   0:24:23.3 Balaji Reddie: So that's the fourth part, which I would put as the word empathy. Trying to empathize. So putting this all together, he said that's what he called as Profound. So if you look at it in a broad sense, connectedness and empathy are very philosophical, and the variation and theory are very scientific. So he wanted us to be scientific and philosophical simultaneously. It's not either-or, it's and. And that's difficult to do, right? You have the big divide. You have a set of people who say, "Oh, I believe only in data. Show me the data, show me the results." And then there's a whole other set of people who says, "You gotta feel. You gotta feel for the company. Motivate." Yeah, but neither is wrong, but neither is complete. And this is complete. So this is where I found that I think we could begin, that we need to look at all these four sciences together. And of course, then came the 14 points which he laid out for us. Now, these 14 points, now if you look at them, because I just discussed the four... Of course, I've not gone into depth of each of the sciences, but I think good enough to understand what we are trying to deal with here, then you'd see that the 14 points are actually 14 consequences of this way of thinking. That you don't try to do the 14 points. When you start thinking this way, you end up with the 14 points, right? And there are some things which need to be done, right, and we need to start somewhere with this. And one of the main things that he always said is that people need to be educated about this, that people need to learn about this. And so education and training is important even when it comes to profound knowledge. And he said someone has to take the lead, all right? Someone has to get things done. And so that was his point number 14, that create a critical mass of people in the company that understand, believe, and will work towards these 14 points, right? So I'm gonna begin right there.   0:26:43.1 Andrew Stotz: I was just thinking about his saying, "One need not be an expert in any one point, [chuckle] any one of these areas." With the System of Profound Knowledge, the more I've studied it recently, which I've been working on a project recently where I had to go back to the System of Profound Knowledge, you really see that he's trying to provide a coherent, holistic system.   0:27:16.1 Balaji Reddie: Yes. I call it as a theory of leadership and management.   0:27:23.6 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. And then you start to realize that if you can understand these four things, which isn't that... It doesn't have to be that complex, it can be pretty amazing. And I know one part of my business is investing, which I do on behalf of my clients. And one of the things that makes me stand out as unique is that I don't get distracted by the random variation in the markets. And so that doesn't mean that I'm gonna get it right all the time, but what it means is that my mind is much more clear when I understand. And as I tell people about variation, I say, if you think about just your birth, the beginning of your life is a random event. You had no influence over that, who you were born of. And therefore we at least know that randomness plays one role in your life. But when you start exploring the possibility that randomness is all around you just like water, it just wakes you up and you start to realize, "Aha, I've been reacting to things," and punishing and rewarding and all of that stuff that's happening in companies. And what I'm really doing is I'm just chasing my tail. Or as Dr. Deming would say, putting out a fire. A man could run... A manager could run... Could put out fires their whole career and never improve the system.   0:29:02.8 Balaji Reddie: Yeah. A lot of activity, no work.   0:29:04.5 Andrew Stotz: Yeah.   0:29:06.2 Balaji Reddie: Okay. Incidentally, when you said about investing, one of my students who did something fascinating, I've yet to get to the bottom of it, I never sat down and asked him how he did it, but he used control charts for the stock market. And one day he explained to me, he was trying to rather, because I never... I'm not into all of that investing. That's done by my wife. I just sign the papers and she puts it in. So I... I mean, I might as well be shown the Constitution and say, "Okay, this is what it is," you know? But yeah, so he... I remember sharing with him and he said, "Can I use this for stock market?" I said, "Look, son, I don't know how this works, but I presume what you can do is this. If you had yesterday's Sensex numbers and you have today's, then you can draw a control chart for the differences, you know? And then you get an upper limit and a lower limit. And then if today's closing is so much, it can rise up to the upper control limit, that is the difference. You can add the difference to today's closing and say it can rise to so much, it can fall by so much, and likewise to the lower control limit." And then his eyes just lit up and he said, "I know what to do." And that was it. And I didn't meet him for a week. And a week later, I meet him and he says, "I want to show you something." And he opened his laptop and there were control charts all over the place and I just couldn't figure out, "So what was all this?" And then he said, "I've been following these. There are some blue chip companies and there are some..." I don't know, I don't understand these things much, but he said that, "I'm drawing a control chart for these and so I know that when it crosses the upper control limits, that's the max I can get for the share, so I sell."   0:30:55.7 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. I mean, the hard part... The stock market is purely random most of the time and it's a challenge. But one of the things... I gave a speech to my investors and I did control charts and I did it as a way of helping them understand the markets.   0:31:04.2 Balaji Reddie: Okay.   0:31:12.7 Andrew Stotz: To predict the markets is hard.   0:31:15.7 Balaji Reddie: It's hard.   0:31:16.4 Andrew Stotz: But the control chart allows us to kind of.. It allows us to understand that most of the variation is just normal ups and downs.   0:31:24.8 Balaji Reddie: Yes.   0:31:26.5 Andrew Stotz: And so don't freak out about it. That's the first thing that really helps me. So that area of variation I find very fascinating.   0:31:34.7 Balaji Reddie: Very fascinating. I used it for COVID data, by the way. And there was a lot of criticism about that, but I knew I was going in the right direction because I was plotting the charts for the percentage positive and not the number of cases that were being tested positive every day. And so if the percentage positive lay within limits, then we were safe. I mean, everyone wants a zero, I get that. But I'm just saying here, having said that we're collecting the data and we are turning out so much of positive every day, then it should lie within certain controllable or predictable limits. And when it crosses the limit is when we get a little worried. And that's what I used this for initially. I remember it was Lloyd Provost who stood by me, whereas the other practitioners were saying, "No, you cannot use control chart for COVID and for data and for epidemic and pandemic." Whereas Deming himself used it for an epidemic of cholera somewhere. I read it in his work and where he used the c-chart and he saw that areas where the points were outside limits and then they tested the water and well, well, whatever it was, it turned out to be that he found the special cause and blah, blah, blah. So that's what gave me the idea of using the control chart for COVID and it was quite fascinating.   0:32:56.5 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. Yeah, unfortunately there wasn't a lot of independent thinking during that time.   0:33:02.5 Balaji Reddie: Yeah. [laughter]   0:33:03.0 Andrew Stotz: Real serious groupthink at that time. So I had my experience in my PhD research and my job as an analyst all my life where... And I teach my students believe nothing, believe no one, demand evidence. And so I'm constantly digging and that's just the heart of being an analyst. But when I go back... I want to go back to when I was starting at Pepsi. The reason why my boss recommended me to go to the Deming seminar was simple because I knew how to work a computer. And that was 1989 when I went to work at Pepsi. And what I had, all of these loaders that were loading up trucks with Pepsi each night. We would load about 80, 90 trucks each night. And in the heat of the summer, we would work till 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning, but generally we would finish at 11:00 or midnight. But they were just... I would go to the drivers in the morning and then the drivers would come back in the afternoon and complain that the product that they needed was not on the truck. And there was just... And I went to the loaders, they go, "I put it on the truck. I don't know what you're talking about." And so there was this battle between the night loaders and the truck drivers. And so what I just did originally was I just started... I did inspection. The first thing I did is I said, "Look, before you close the doors on the trucks at night, I just want to count myself to understand what's happening here." And then I started keeping a record of that and I put that in Excel, it was Lotus 1-2-3 at the time, and then I put up charts of each person's error rate each night. And so we had a long chart. And I never actually even told them what I was doing, I just put up on the wall. And then they started looking at it over time and talking about it and then asking me questions. And it wasn't for the purpose of blaming, it was the purpose of just understanding.   0:35:01.2 Andrew Stotz: But then what we really started to see was that some people were much more accurate than others. And then we started to ask the question, "Well, how are they doing it?" And then they explained how they kept records of what they were doing and all that. And so we started to see that we could improve this. And we started to improve those numbers quite dramatically until we got to the point where I told the loaders when they were done that they were to lock the trucks and seal them and the drivers were not allowed to open them. They had to take them as is. And when everybody realized we really have to build from the beginning that this is loaded right, then we started to have massive efficiency. In the number of... Let's say you have 50 or 100 truck drivers that come in at 5:00 in the morning. It could take you till 9:00 AM to get them out the door if they've got problems and they're checking their trucks and all that. But if you've got it set right and you've done it right, we were able to rush people through the door and the drivers would get out to the LA freeways much earlier and that makes a difference for the whole day. So that was my first experience with it all. And then my boss just said, "Well, seems like you know about statistical quality control." I said, "I have no idea. I have no idea what that is." But he said, "You should go to Washington, D.C. And study with Dr. Deming." And that's my little story.   0:36:20.4 Balaji Reddie: Oh, wow. Okay.   0:36:21.6 Andrew Stotz: So how would we... What's the best way to wrap this up and think about what somebody who doesn't really necessarily have experience with the System of Profound Knowledge, you've given them some good overview. What would you like them to take away from this?   0:36:39.2 Balaji Reddie: Well, if you have now come to know about what this is, I think you could go to the W. Edwards Deming Institute website and you could subscribe and start looking into the learning pathways, systems thinking, there are a lot of catalogs available there and they've done a great job of putting things together. So they could do that reading, of course, you need to start reading, but the danger in reading Dr. Deming's work is it could put you off sometimes. And I would recommend a good place to start reading and understanding the Deming philosophy would be Henry Neve's book, The Deming Dimension. It's a very good start, one of the best introductions. You could always build upon that. So along with having Out of the Crisis, The New Economics, and Essential Deming, which was put together by Joyce Orsini, these are the three essential Deming books which contain papers, his own works, and then use Deming Dimension as a guide, so to say. You could read the books together and you could read profound knowledge to begin with. And once you get a good idea about what there is, then the question comes is where do we start? And that's where I just ended by saying that we start at point number 14 about creating a critical mass and take on leadership, right? So somebody has to take the lead. So what we could do is, I think the next time we meet, we could begin with that, how do we start? So we'll talk about the principles of leadership that W. Edwards Deming spoke of and what did he expect the leaders to do once you've decided or you've started seeing things differently and you say, "No, I need to do something about this. I need to start somewhere." And so we'll start with the principles of leadership. That's the way I look at it.   0:38:44.5 Andrew Stotz: Fantastic. Well, I look forward to our next conversation, how we can start to think about how we take this information and make a better world and make a better company, feel better. And so from everybody at the Deming Institute, I want to thank you again for this discussion. And for listeners, remember to go to deming.org and jump into DemingNext to continue your journey.   0:39:09.7 Balaji Reddie: Yes.   0:39:11.1 Andrew Stotz: It's an exciting tool. And this is your host, Andrew Stotz, and I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Deming, and that is: "People are entitled to joy in work."

Leveraging AI
295 | The Foothills of the Singularity: Connecting the Dots on the Week AI Quietly Became “a Profound Moment for Humanity" (quotes from Demis Hassabis, CEO Google Deep Mind) May 22, 2026

Leveraging AI

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 44:00 Transcription Available


This week wasn't just another wave of AI announcements.It may have been the week the industry quietly crossed into a different phase entirely.In this episode, Isar connects the dots behind one of the biggest weeks in AI so far—from Anthropic's explosive growth, to Google I/O, OpenAI's legal win, NVIDIA's record earnings, and Andrej Karpathy joining Anthropic to work on recursive self-improvement.Individually, each story matters.Together, they point to something bigger: accelerating AI capability, accelerating infrastructure buildout, and growing signals from the people closest to the frontier that we may be entering a very different era.The quote that framed the episode came from Demis Hassabis: “We were standing at the foothills of the singularity. It will be a profound moment for humanity.”This episode breaks down what that actually means—and why the implications go far beyond new models and product launches.In this session, you'll discover: - Why Anthropic's projected $44B annualized revenue shocked the industry - How Anthropic became more profitable per user than OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft - Why Andrej Karpathy joining Anthropic may be one of the year's biggest AI stories - What recursive self-improvement (RSI) means—and why labs are racing toward it - How OpenAI's legal win against Elon Musk clears the runway for a potential IPO - Why Google's AI strategy suddenly looks both confusing and incredibly ambitious - What Google's shift from “search” to autonomous AI agents means for websites and SEO - Why AI solving an 80-year-old math problem matters more than most people realize - How NVIDIA, SpaceX, and compute infrastructure are becoming central to the AI race - Why electricity—not chips—may become the biggest bottleneck in AI expansion - What Demis Hassabis means when he says we're at the “foothills of the singularity”About Leveraging AIThe Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/eventsIf you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep904: Jason Bedrick argues that the Bible is the essential foundation for the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. He laments the decline in biblical literacy, noting it creates a profound gap in cultural understanding. (7/16)

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 10:44


Jason Bedrick argues that the Bible is the essential foundation for the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. He laments the decline in biblical literacy, noting it creates a profound gap in cultural understanding. (7/16)COUR D'ALENE, ID

Good Sleep: Positive Affirmations
Profound Healing Sleep Meditation: Gentle Recovery for Mind and Body

Good Sleep: Positive Affirmations

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 61:39


Use this session during times of illness or burnout. These affirmations provide the mental environment necessary for deep, profound physical and emotional healing. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app:  Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep897: Bill Roggio and David Daoud explore the profound impact of low-cost FPV "silent killer" drones on the battlefield. These weapons challenge traditional military mobility and require new countermeasures at the squad level. (8/16)

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 8:01


Bill Roggio and David Daoud explore the profound impact of low-cost FPV "silent killer" drones on the battlefield. These weapons challenge traditional military mobility and require new countermeasures at the squad level. (8/16)1947 LEBANON

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep903: PREVIEW for Later Today: Steve Yates explains how China manipulates diplomatic negotiations by pretending Taiwan is the only point of contention. He suggests American leaders visit Taiwan to realize the profound differences between the two gover

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 2:31


PREVIEW for Later Today: Steve Yates explains how China manipulates diplomatic negotiations by pretending Taiwanis the only point of contention. He suggests American leaders visit Taiwan to realize the profound differences between the two governing systems.1905 SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL COURT

Good Sleep: Positive Affirmations
WITH MUSIC - Profound Healing Sleep Meditation: Gentle Recovery for Mind and Body

Good Sleep: Positive Affirmations

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 62:00


Use this session during times of illness or burnout. These affirmations provide the mental environment necessary for deep, profound physical and emotional healing. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app:  Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Follow Jesus Radio
The Profound Love Of God

Follow Jesus Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 1:50


Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Dental Hacks Podcast
AME: Pain Tolerance vs. Profound Anesthesia and Other Clinical Nightmares

The Dental Hacks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 30:16


Alan dives into the clinical and psychological mysteries of pain tolerance and the supreme value of profound anesthesia. Alan opens up about a humbling experience with a phobic patient who simply wouldn't go numb, his deep love for his trusty Septodont Perject "pencil" syringe, and why he fiercely stands by Itena DentoTemp for zero-failure provisionals. Wrap it all up with a passionate, unfiltered defense of the proud "regular ass dentist" in a world obsessed with full-arch overhauls, and you've got a classic, relatable session in the basement studio. Some links from the show: DentoTemp from Itena Paroject ("the pencil") from Septodont BufferPro from Septodont Join the Very Dental Facebook Group using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Paul, Bioclear, Hornbrook, Gary, McWethy, Papa Randy, Frank or Lipscomb!  The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! We're proud to be supported by the folks at Net32! I'm a big fan of the Bioclear Method! I think you should give it a try and I've got a great offer to help you get on board! Use the exclusive Very Dental Podcast code VERYDENTAL8TON for 15% OFF your total Bioclear purchase, including Core Anterior and Posterior Four day courses, Black Triangle Certification, and all Bioclear products. Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code "VERYSHIP" you'll get free shipping on your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

Follow Jesus Radio
The Profound impact Of Our Thoughts

Follow Jesus Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 1:45


Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

Reliable Truth
Father and Son Coaching Session - Jerry Leachman

Reliable Truth

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 48:25


Who or what gets your time?Someone shared with me that they once asked Coach Bear Bryant, "Coach, with all these national championships, is there anything you would've done differently?" He said, "Yeah, I missed my family."My friend said, "You mean you were so busy, you kind of missed them while you were working?" Coach Bryant answered, "No, I missed it." You know, this is one stage of your life between father and son. If you miss it, it's a one time event. Today I'm speaking both to you young men and both to your dads back and forth.God and your family are the things that are gonna last not only through your lifetime, but through generations. Consider doing these 2 things:1. Be honestly inconsistent. This means resist the temptation to blame or make excuses. Own your mistakes. Learn to trust the Lord and stop trying to control the world.2. Develop deep abiding relationships with each other. Profound friendships. Now this only happens through laying our life down for each other. You know, the thing about relationships is they can only be developed through shared history, and that takes time.Lay down your life for each other, and you will become best friends and mutual advisors. That's the dream and the goal to aspire to.May the Lord bless you and keep you.Jerry Leachman of Leachman Ministries is a favorite speaker at The Center's events. Along with being an associate Chaplain in The NFL for many years, Jerry has done ministry in Guatemala, Scotland, Europe and Africa as well as all over the U.S. He and his wife Holly have been on Young Life Staff and continue to be involved with Young Life here and also internationally.

Larry Conners USA
Kamala Thinks She’s Got A Profound Idea /7p 5.15.2026

Larry Conners USA

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 52:13


Hour two of Larry Conners USA: RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-1568182 WEBSITE: https://www.larryconnersusa.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/larryconnersusa NEWSTALK STL: https://newstalkstl.com/larry/ The post Kamala Thinks She’s Got A Profound Idea /7p 5.15.2026 appeared first on Larry Conners USA.

Relationship Chronicles
Episode 723 My Black Sisters and Brothers, Wake Up

Relationship Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 21:41 Transcription Available


Black people have been the target forever, yet some Blacks are still allowing themselves to be tokens who get used up and tossed aside! There are Blacks who have fallen for colorism and the racial social construct, and they refuse to open their eyes to the truth! Black people have never tried to be superior, but they are a superpower group of people, not of their own doing but designated and designed by God. Blacks were chosen to take the burden because God knew we could handle it! Blacks have always been there since the beginning of time at all four corners of the earth! All people came from Blackness and it's been hidden from the world, but there is enough evidence out there to see the truth if people got out of their own way to reveal the truth! Black people everything has been on your backs but if you just stand up, it changes everything! Lose the slave mentality that has left an imprint, we as Blacks were supposed to learn from it and become better and stronger, not stay there with the same mindsets! Time for a change! Black men and women must understand that they are the target for prison, jail, and the grave! Stop falling for the racial social construct that has been designed for you to fail! You are unique, own it, and walk it! I understand most Black people are not this way (tokens, jealous, envious, etc.), but those who are put a stain on the rest! Stand up, for divided we'll always fall!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/relationships-and-relatable-life-chronicles--4126439/support.

Rising Above Podcast
How God Used a Down Syndrome Diagnosis to Unfold a Profound Journey of Faith and Patience- Patrick Sawyer

Rising Above Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 47:53


The conversation between Becky Davidson and Patrick Sawyer is a heartfelt exploration of family, faith, and personal growth. Patrick shares his journey from being an athletic trainer to entering full-time ministry, highlighting the pivotal role his son Connor, who has Down syndrome, played in this transition. Patrick discusses the challenges and blessings of raising a child with special needs, emphasizing the importance of community support and faith. He describes Connor as a "little evangelist," whose pure and enthusiastic faith inspires those around him. The discussion also touches on the significance of discipleship and the impact of sharing experiences with other parents facing similar challenges.   Common Man, Extraordinary Call

Hub Dialogues
Danielle Crittenden Frum on losing a child and moving forward after profound loss

Hub Dialogues

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 47:27


Author and journalist Danielle Crittenden Frum discusses her profound new book, Dispatches from Grief: A Mother's Journey Through the Unthinkable. In our conversation, she chronicles the devastating loss of her daughter, Miranda, and how such a sudden loss shatters one's sense of reality. Danielle also discusses why maternal grief carries a distinct weight, the complications modern technology adds to mourning, and why conventional narratives about healing and closure are, at best, incomplete and, at worst, outright wrong. She offers guidance on supporting those experiencing profound loss, ultimately reflecting on marriage, memory, and what moving forward actually means. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video EditorDavid Matta - Sound Editor Sean Speer - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

77 WABC MiniCasts
Judge Rachel Frier Explores The Profound Intersection Of Motherhood (21 min)

77 WABC MiniCasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 22:21


Judge Rachel Frier joins the Rev & The Rabbi to discuss exploring the profound intersection of motherhood, professional duty, and religious faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking Out Your Glass podcast
Documenting Laura Donefer's Glass Fashion Show

Talking Out Your Glass podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 71:36


Laura Donefer is known for artwork that pushes boundaries by exploring memory, assault, bereavement, joy and madness. Celebrated for her innovative, colorful blown glass and flameworked Amulet Baskets, the artist has been using glass as the primary medium in her work for over 40 years, all while teaching, promoting the glass arts worldwide, and producing her unforgettable Glass Fashion Show (GFS). Donefer has produced 15 of her extraordinary fashion shows, many for the Glass Art Society (GAS). In fact, at GAS Murano 2018, her remarkable and ground-breaking event included 33 glass costumes worn by models as they glided past thrilled onlookers through the canals of Murano, Italy.  Award-winning documentary filmmaker David Marshall of Blue Sky Projects Films has undertaken a years-long documentary project dedicated to capturing both the history of Donefer's GFS and the work artists are undertaking to present a captivating and memorable show at GAS's June 2026 conference to be held at the Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York. Writes Donefer's assistant and GFS participating artist, Jennifer Hand: "Ten years ago this June, Rik Allen stepped onto a catwalk at the Corning Museum of Glass in a full astronaut getup accompanied by David Bowie's Major Tom and changed my life forever. I found my community in the rapturous throng of creative, compassionate and collaborative humanity who cheered alongside me that night: Die-hard lovers of glass art united by the magnificent spectacle of Laura Donefer's Glass Fashion Show. It was my first Glass Art Society conference, and though the days before the grand finale had been filled with inspiring content and exciting connections, nothing could have prepared me for the cascading emotions I felt witnessing the wild, weird wonder of the artists who had spent years creating costumes for this one-night-only performance. It would have been inconceivable to me at the time, but two short springs later, I danced in my own glass costume on Murano's grand canal to an equally exuberant crowd. It may be challenging for those who have not had the pleasure of attending one of these happenings to fully appreciate their splendor, but for prior participants and audience members alike, the verdict is unanimous - there is nothing on earth like the GFS. Since Donefer hosted the inaugural show at the first Canadian GAS Conference in 1989, she has traveled around the world putting on versions of the event - including several at Corning, Toledo and Toronto, and one particularly raunchy romp in New Orleans. AACG member Beth Hylen, who has been in every glass fashion show except the first, credits the events with transforming her from a quiet librarian to a glassy diva. Hylen describes that experience as a "dream," saying, 'Strutting on the stage is so much fun. The energy behind the scenes is electric, and Laura encourages us to energize our performance on stage. I love working for months creating weird and wonderful wearable glass, and there's nothing like watching the artists who put so much time to create their creations seeing it all come together.' An evening of transcendent beauty is arguably an end goal in itself, but the GFS has impacts far beyond the moment when the last bow has been taken and the last shard of glass swept from the stage. In the years leading up to each fashion show, Donefer provides her encouragement, advice and mentorship to each participant, building a sense of community and modeling her style of unapologetically ebullient leadership to each new generation of GFS artists. GFS veterans seeing each other in the wild at glass world events have a unique bond, and, if we're being fair, an almost evangelical zeal to lure outsiders into the fandom. Neither Donefer nor the models and artists for the performance are compensated for their time, materials or travel to participate - they work their glassy magic into exquisite wearable art out of sheer love of the community and the desire to make the audience gasp in astonished joy.. When Donefer delivers lectures on the history of the Glass Fashion Show, she shares a multitude of stories from her decades leading this singular aspect of the glass field - friendships made, injuries narrowly avoided, and institutional boundaries skirted. Profound storyteller that she is, her lectures are equal parts entertaining and educational, but alone they cannot tell the full story of this cultural phenomenon. Recognizing the magnitude of Donefer's contribution to the trajectory of the glass community, award-winning film maker David Marshall of Blue Sky Projects Films has undertaken a years-long documentary project dedicated to capturing… the Glass Fashion Show…  Marshall has begun filming interviews with Donefer and her participating artists, including teams from Murano, Hilltop Artists in Tacoma and Project Fire in Chicago. Film crews will also be on hand in Corning this June to do cinematic justice to the detail and exquisite skilling of this year's costumes, which have been mandated by Donefer to be the most extravagant ever - headpieces, footwear, and head-to-toe glass on every model. Between the passion and labor of the artists and Marshall's thoughtful filmmaking, the documentary will properly honor and record the unparalleled contributions Donefer has made to glass history." Enjoy this podcast conversation with Donefer, Hand, and participating artists Susan Bloch and Hylen, about their memories of and contributions to the Glass Fashion Show. Supporters of Donefer's Glass Fashion Show are welcome and encouraged to donate via GoFundMe to help defray the costs of production. Executive Producer credits are available above a certain threshold of donation, and inquiries can be sent directly to Donefer at lauraglassfashion2026@gmail.com. To donate, please visit: https://gofund.me/3e4039468

The Primal Happiness Show
How facing death unlocks the profound secrets of really living - Lian Brook-Tyler

The Primal Happiness Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 54:47


Wild Sovereign Soul co-founder and soul guide, Lian Brook-Tyler, explains what death has always been trying to teach us about the art of really living, drawing on three of her own encounters with death, including fifteen years of chronic pain and panic attacks, that ultimately changed everything. This episode is Lian's All The Everything show… her solo space where she dives deeply into a theme that is alive for her, which, if you know her, could be literally anything - explored through the lenses of science, spirituality and story - hence the name of the show! In this episode, Lian shares the story of her own three encounters with death, a violent attack in her youth that left her braced against life for fifteen years, the sudden and complicated death of her father, and a shamanic burial initiation. She weaves through the science of near-death experiences, including findings from Dr. Pim van Lommel's eight-year longitudinal study and Raymond Moody's landmark research, which found that across cultures, ages, and belief systems, only two things consistently emerged as what truly mattered. She also looks honestly at what modern culture has done by removing death from daily life, how a death-denying world dismantles genuine choice, and why sovereign living may not be possible until we stop trying to pretend we have more time than we do. She closes with a simple daily practice, a few minutes each morning to ask what this day would mean if it were the last ordinary one. Listen if you find yourself putting something important off until conditions feel more right, or if you know what your life is calling for but keep finding reasons not to move toward it yet. We'd love to know what YOU think about this week's show. Let's carry on the conversation… please leave a comment wherever you are listening or in any of our other spaces to engage. What you'll learn from this episode: Why the life review described consistently across near-death experience research points to only two things as mattering, and what that means for the choices available to you today How a culture that removes death from daily life creates a sovereignty wound, and the way genuine self-directed choice depends on facing what we most want to avoid What happens when you spend a night buried in the earth, facing the prospect of death, and the quality of aliveness that becomes available on the other side of it Resources and stuff Lian spoke about: Make sure you're subscribed to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@WildSovereignSoul), subscribed to our Moonly News email list (/moonly) and/or are a member of our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/bemythicalcommunity) and we'll let you know when the next one is happening. Register your interest for the upcoming Wild Sovereign Soul journey here (/wss). Share what showed up for you listening to this show, including any questions, either in the Be Mythical facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/bemythicalcommunity) or in UNIO (https://www.unioacademy.com). Join UNIO, The Community for Wild Sovereign Souls: (https://www.unioacademy.com/)This is for the old souls in this new world… Discover your kin & unite with your soul's calling to truly live your myth. Wild Sovereign Soul Join our mailing list: https://www.wildsovereignsoul.com/moonly UNIO: The Community for Wild Sovereign Souls : https://www.wildsovereignsoul.com/unio Go Deeper: https://www.wildsovereignsoul.com/godeeper Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1694264587546957 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildsovereignsoul YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildSovereignSoul Thank you for listening! There's a fresh episode released each week here and on most podcast platforms - and video too on YouTube. If you subscribe then you'll get each new episode delivered to your device every week automagically. (that way you'll never miss a show).

The Who Cares News podcast
Ep. 3802: Yes. Stunning. Profound.

The Who Cares News podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 9:55


(airdate: 5.6.26) The Met Gala 2026 aftermath continues as celebrities somehow turn feathers, capes, and sheer fabric into "high fashion." We'll recap the wildest moments from fashion's biggest night, including the looks everyone's still arguing about. Plus, HBO Max is launching an official Harry Potter podcast celebrating 25 years of wizarding nostalgia ahead of the new reboot series. And fans are expressing concern after former American Idol judge Randy Jackson appeared noticeably thinner during a recent appearance on the show. Fashion, fandoms, and a little celebrity worry… because apparently sleep is optional in Hollywood. Voted 6th Best Entertainment News Podcast! Because being #1 is soooo overrated. And @HalleBerry Listen to the daily Van Camp and Morgan radio show at: https://vancampandmorgan.com/stations buy us a coffee    

St. Patrick Presbyterian Church, EPC

The Good ShepherdWhen I was younger, I wanted to hear God's voice. Audibly. People kept saying that God had told them things, and I wanted to know why he'd been avoiding me. Maybe I wasn't his type? I asked around and began to realize that when most people said that God was talking to them, what they meant was, sometimes their inner monologue said something that felt Warm and Profound and Suspiciously Like the Thing They Wanted God to Say. I was old enough to know that I couldn't trust myself to go down that path. The first helpful response I got was that God has already spoken in the Bible: if you want to hear him talk, start there. Fair point. I hadn't read every word of the Bible yet, so it was reasonable to assume that what I was looking for might be in there. But I felt there was an equally reasonable chance that God didn't say anything in the Bible about whether I should quit theater and start a band. Was I just looking for broad principles to apply? Was that what it meant to hear God's voice? No, I don't think I was looking for advice. I was looking for connection. Words are important. Jesus is the Word, and we are to hide the Word of God in our hearts; to obey it. Jesus' voice doesn't contradict his word. But there is a difference between someone's words and their voice. Voice is less about what's said and more about the person saying it. It shapes the way we receive their words. You can tell by the voice whether an apology was sincere or required by parental mandate. Same words; different voice. God keeps saying things like, “seeds become plants.” If He weren't saying it, it wouldn't happen. And he must really like saying that. But if you've ever seen the cycle of life unfold, you'll know the mere words are insufficient. Witnessing the miracle invokes a kind of awe that the words can only point to. If God has a voice, then experiencing its thunder and whisper, its life-giving power, can't be replaced by reading about it. What does it feel like when God talks? His sheep know. 

Hypnosis and relaxation |Sound therapy
In the early morning—beneath a azure sky and above deep, profound waters—one gathers one's thoughts and stills the mind, finding a quiet space for contemplation while immersed in the most exquisite crimson glow painting the distant horizon

Hypnosis and relaxation |Sound therapy

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 8:52


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The Chris Voss Show
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Anasazi Vision: Profound Wisdom From The Four Corners Desert And One Woman’s Journey To Peace by True North

The Chris Voss Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 63:46


Anasazi Vision: Profound Wisdom From The Four Corners Desert And One Woman’s Journey To Peace by True North https://www.amazon.com/Anasazi-Vision-Profound-Corners-Journey/dp/B0DPJDJG14 Truenorthauthor.com Visionary fiction for readers drawn to spiritual journeys, ancient wisdom, and personal transformation. Anasazi Vision is more than a novel; it is a transcendent, immersive journey that blends visionary storytelling, historical intrigue, and profound emotional awakening. From the first page, readers are drawn into the inner and outer world of True North—a woman navigating grief, identity, and a quiet yet undeniable call toward meaning. This is not simply a story to be read, but one meant to be experienced, absorbed, and reflected upon. Few books hold this level of intimacy. Anasazi Vision achieves a rare and elegant balance between gripping narrative and spiritually resonant exploration. With great respect and nuance, Indigenous wisdom is woven with metaphysical insight and the mysteries of ancient civilization into a story that feels both grounded and mystical. Set in the Four Corners desert, the land is more than a backdrop; it is alive, responsive, and pulsing with its own intelligence. Nature is experienced as a character, shaping every moment of True's unfolding awakening. If you have ever questioned your path or felt the subtle tug of destiny, you will find yourself deeply reflected in True's journey. Following her emotional evolution—moving from exhaustion and uncertainty into clarity, empowerment, and expanded awareness—is as inspiring as it is relatable. This beautiful book does not force answers; instead, it invites readers to explore their inner landscapes, their truths, and their readiness for transformation. What Readers Love Most A deeply emotional heroine. True North is raw, honest, vulnerable, and achingly real. Her grief is portrayed with rare authenticity, inviting readers to feel every step of her healing. A desert that feels alive. The Four Corners landscape becomes its own character—mystical, intelligent, and breathtakingly vivid—shaping True's journey as much as any guide. A seamless blend of archaeology and spirituality. Ancient cultures and metaphysical insight intertwine, creating a story grounded in research yet rich with mystery, meaning, and soul. Themes that resonate long after reading. Ancestral memory, ecological balance, intuition, personal sovereignty, and the dance of masculine—feminine energies elevate the novel into something unforgettable. A story that transforms. Readers describe feeling changed, awakened, inspired, and profoundly moved by the book's intimate emotional and spiritual revelations. About This Story Grieving the loss of her mother and questioning her path, True retreats to the Four Corners desert in search of stillness and reflection. Instead, she finds herself drawn into the orbit of an archaeologist and the land's hidden stories. Together, they explore the Anasazi civilization and a promise intended for our time. As True embarks on her inner quest, the lines between history and spirituality begin to blur. The past offers solutions for our misguided world, and grief—once unbearable—becomes a sacred guide, leading her toward clarity, empowerment, and a deeper understanding of her place in it. Why This Book Matters Anasazi Vision is more than a novel. It is an invitation. It speaks to seekers, thinkers, lovers of nature, and anyone who has ever felt called toward something deeper. It is visionary fiction at its finest: immersive, intelligent, and heart-opening. Perfect for readers of The Alchemist, The Celestine Prophecy, Life of Pi, and novels that blur the line between the seen and the unseen. Honors & Recognition Literary Titan Gold Book Award, Page Turner Book Award for Contemporary Fiction, Book Bloggers Novel of Year semi-finalist, and Eric Hoffer Book Award nomination. About the author True North writes Visionary Fiction for adult readers. She attributes her uncommon life to curiosity, imagination, and parents who encouraged her to explore, get dirty, figure things out, and take chances. True served as an Army NCO, a fitness professional, and a startup founder. She has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, survived a crab season in the Bering Sea, and led high-ropes obstacle courses. She is an adventurer, risk-taker, and mother of four. She devotes herself to living an inspired life and thrives by awakening new levels of awareness. Her passion is bringing great ideas to life, leading personal transformation circles, and facilitating mastermind groups. Her philosophy is: say “yes,” lean in, and let soul lead the way. ​ Drawing on a wealth of life experience and a degree in journalism, True writes with an intimate, honest, conversational style. Her debut novel, Anasazi Vision, is said to be changing the face of Visionary Fiction, and is a recipient of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award, the Page Turner Book Award for Contemporary Fiction, Book Bloggers Novel of the Year Award 2025 semi-finalist, and nominated for the prestigious Eric Hoffer Book Award. She lives in Oregon and is a lover of nature, immersive travel, and connection.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep804: Victoria Coates analyzes King Charles III's visit to the United States for the nation's 250th anniversary. She emphasizes the profound interconnection between the two nations despite their historical conflicts and past wars.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 1:23


Victoria Coates analyzes King Charles III's visit to the United States for the nation's 250th anniversary. She emphasizes the profound interconnection between the two nations despite their historical conflicts and past wars.1850

Builder Stories
A Life Rebuilt After Profound Loss | Michael Flory of Custom Built Design and Remodeling

Builder Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 64:49


Here, Michael Flory shares a story that will stop you in your tracks and stay with you long after it ends. He opens up about a horrific childhood tragedy and reveals how he slowly rebuilt his sense of purpose and carried those ideals forward into the way he leads his remodeling company today. You will hear the ways that Michael's perspective on leadership, success, and growth was shaped through years of struggle and reflection. In this episode you will learn: How to keep going when life feels overwhelming A new way to define success beyond business results What it takes to rebuild your mindset after hardship How personal growth shapes company culture Why your story can become your greatest strength Listen to the episode to learn more. Resources: Learn more about Custom Built Design and Remodeling here.

Biblical Restoration Ministries
151: Paul's Profound Statement

Biblical Restoration Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 9:24


The devotional centers on the transformative power of a clear conscience before both God and others, drawing from Paul's declaration in Acts 24:16 that he strives to maintain integrity in both divine and human relationships. It emphasizes that true spiritual renewal requires confronting unresolved guilt, especially through repentance and reconciliation, not merely seeking forgiveness from God but also humbly addressing harm done to others. The speaker illustrates this with a personal story of overcoming bitterness toward his father, highlighting how forgiveness and honest accountability—though not dependent on the other's response—can restore broken relationships and bring inner peace. The message calls believers to examine their hearts, take responsibility for unkind responses, and pursue reconciliation as an act of obedience, trusting that biblical obedience leads to divine blessing and freedom.

Clairvoyant Conversations
Full Moon in Scorpio: Catharsis, Profound Truth

Clairvoyant Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 45:12


The Full Moon in Scorpio on May 1st can bring some catharsis, profound personal and emotional truth. It can also help you decide what you don't want, say no to something, or get clear on a plan of action. At the end of the day, you'll feel more hopeful, connected, and optimistic with the trine to Jupiter. What are you shedding or releasing this Full Moon? Watch the video (and let me know in the comments!)0:00 Title01:15 Patreon02:07 Full Moon in Scorpio11:47 Aries15:53 Taurus18:39 Gemini21:40 Cancer25:13 Leo27:30 Virgo30:14 Libra33:04 Scorpio35:20 Sagittarius37:53 Capricorn40:02 Aquarius42:11 Pisces Readings, Classes:www.dogstaroracle.comPatreon (Full Moon Readings, New Moon Circle, Guided Meditations)www.patreon.com/dogstaroracle.comAudio-Only Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/6yv223PIP3gxKZkNgUrsNk?si=6JwLN8fwR6yTdsT9usmIbgTikTok and IG:https://www.instagram.com/dogstaroracle/https://www.tiktok.com/dogstaroracle

YOU on the Camino de Santiago
Ep 148: Pilgrimage and profound questions with pilgrim Danya

YOU on the Camino de Santiago

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 57:05


THE DEEPEST QUESTION OF ALL: AM I A REAL PILGRIM? What is the story of your life that you're writing right now? That's one of the questions my guest this week is asking as she counts down to her pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. Today I am talking with Danya, who is starting her pilgrimage with my May Camino Experience group in just over a week. As a wife and mother of two daughters who is approaching the end of her 40's, Danya is asking some big questions – some profound questions that will accompany her on her pilgrimage. Questions like, “is it selfish to ask, what do I want?” “What does it mean to be a real pilgrim, and am I one?” And, “what is the story of my life that I'm writing right now?” I love the conversation Danya and I had, and I especially love that her family was able to join us at the end, to weigh in with their perspective on what mom is heading out to do and how they can support her in making this significant journey. JOIN ME ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS IN 2027? Some of my pilgrims would never walk the Camino without this support. Others just want the camaraderie that comes with starting with people they already know and who are equally passionate and excited about the journey. Still others love that starting this way takes the edge off of the fear and anxiety that comes with taking on something like a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. Others love planning and preparing and appreciate doing that in an organized, linear, and thorough way. How can I support you in making your Camino dream a reality? Walk with me in 2027! Go here to let me know you're interested. #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

The Other Side NDE (Near Death Experiences)
Zuki Walter - Woman Dies After Being Strangled; Learns Extreme Forgiveness After Profound NDE

The Other Side NDE (Near Death Experiences)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 10:42


For The Other Side NDE Videos Visit ️ youtube.com/@TheOtherSideNDEYT Purchase our book on Amazon The Other Side: Stories From the Afterlife https://a.co/d/23Bbbsa At 19, Zuki Walter found herself in a terrifying, life-threatening situation that forced her into a state between life and death. While her body struggled to survive, she describes feeling an overwhelming calm as she entered a tunnel of light and encountered a loving, guiding presence. What she experienced on the other side—a world filled with color, joy, and unconditional love—changed her life and her relationship with herself forever. Zuki and her husband run a children's music channel - English Tree TV    / englishtreetv   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom's Podcast
38. Doors--on the Brink of Profound Change

Tom's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 21:35 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailOctober 2, 2022Countries of the Global South and the Global NorthTransformation from Commodity AgricultureTwo events important to the future of PH&FTwo certifications--organic and Fair Trade--that had promise but fell short in their efforts to improve the lot of cocoa farmers.The promise of Bean-to-BarDecember 1 Fundraiser--descriptionReview of "Ministry for the Future", a non-dystopian view of how we might respond to global warming.Support the showWrite to me at  twneuhaus@gmail.comTo learn more, visit  http://www.projecthopeandfairness.org

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep772: Continuing our discourse, Germanicus notes a profound shift: the citizen-militia that once defended the republic has been replaced by a professional force, decoupling the public from the costs of war. Modern "ceremonial war" relies on

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 19:26


Continuing our discourse, Germanicus notes a profound shift: the citizen-militia that once defended the republic has been replaced by a professional force, decoupling the public from the costs of war. Modern "ceremonial war" relies on missiles or foreign proxies like Ukraine to do the dying, yet fails to reach strategic conclusions. The coming midterm elections represent a "body blow" that could see the opposition seize control of the House, while the potential rise of "Democratic Socialists" — compared to the Bolshevik revolution — threatens identity politics and wealth confiscation that would lead to a "time of troubles." We conclude that both parties are essentially eating from the same soup bowl while the empire erodes. (2)1572 AFTER THE FALL OF CONSTANTIOPLE.

Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine
The Reincarnation of Edgar Cayce:the book by Wynn Free with David Wilcock-Channeling, Past Lives and Spiritual Awakening

Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 50:39


The Reincarnation of Edgar Cayce:the book by Wynn Free with David Wilcock-Channeling, Past Lives and Spiritual Awakening.Did Edgar Cayce really predict his return—and could David Wilcock be the reincarnation? In this episode, Wynn Free shares the extraordinary journey behind his book,The Reincarnation of Edgar Cayce, exploring channeling, past lives, and evidence that challenges conventional thinking. Discover profound spiritual insights, higher consciousness teachings, and messages from a collective “Source” guiding humanity through a time of planetary transformation. This episode is in Memoriam of Wynn Free who died on 4/14/26 and David Wilcock who passed on 4/20/2026 In this fascinating and thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into one of the most controversial and compelling topics in modern spirituality: the possibility of reincarnation, channeling, and the return of a legendary psychic—Edgar Cayce. Joining us is Wynn Free, author of The Reincarnation of Edgar Cayce?, who shares the remarkable story behind how this book came to be—and the unexpected journey that led him to connect David Wilcock to Cayce's legacy. Wynn Free didn't begin as a believer. With a background in physics and a self-described agnostic mindset, his path into metaphysics began through curiosity—and a deep dive into the readings of Edgar Cayce. Across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and major podcast outlets such as Apple and Spotify, the buzz is on Edgar Cayce and reincarnation. That curiosity eventually led him to discover David Wilcock's early work, including his channelings and writings about “The Cayce Connection.” What started as intrigue quickly turned into a profound question: Could Cayce have returned, just as he predicted? Driven by this possibility, Wynn pursued an interview with Wilcock—initially for a metaphysical publication. What happened next surprised even his editor, who reportedly responded with shock and certainty after reading the interview: “You're right… and you're the one who has to write this book.” The result was a deeply researched and highly controversial work that blends personal interviews, documented similarities between Cayce and Wilcock, and transcripts of powerful channeling sessions (1999–2003). The book would go on to become an international bestseller, translated into multiple languages and widely discussed in spiritual communities. One of the most compelling aspects of the book is the inclusion of channelings attributed to a collective “Group Soul.” This Source is described as a collective of highly evolved beings, souls who have graduated beyond reincarnation and guides assisting humanity's evolution for thousands of years. These transmissions offer: Profound spiritual wisdom Insight into human evolution and planetary change Messages centered on love, awareness, and higher consciousness The Reincarnation of Edgar Cayce? Channeling, Past Lives and Spiritual Awakening with Wynn Free.Did Edgar Cayce really predict his return—and could David Wilcock be the reincarnation? In this episode, Wynn Free shares the extraordinary journey behind his book,The Reincarnation of Edgar Cayce, exploring channeling, past lives, and evidence that challenges conventional thinking. The book also explores fascinating concepts related to reincarnation and soul continuity, including: The idea that the soul carries energetic “imprints” that influence future lifetimes Similarities in physical appearance, relationships, and life patterns across incarnations The concept of “soul groups” traveling together through multiple lifetimes One of the most striking elements discussed is the visual and relational parallels between: Wilcock and Cayce and their respective family members and close connections. This raises deeper questions about identity, consciousness, and the continuity of the soul. These teachings focus on: Humanity's spiritual evolution Maintaining connection to higher consciousness Navigating a planet in transition Does consciousness continue beyond one lifetime? Can a soul return with the same mission? And what role do higher intelligences play in guiding humanity? As the channeled Source in the book states:“As you study us, we study you.” This episode invites you to explore, question, and ultimately decide for yourself. You can listen to the complete update for free on our website Cosmic Scene – Jill Jardine Astrology, also on Apple Podcasts Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine Podcast, Spotify, YouTube and most major podcast platforms. You can find the Cosmic Scene Podcast on Facebook, Follow Cosmic Scene on Instagram and LinkedIn, YouTube and even IMDB- mdb.com/title/tt26653684/. Be sure to follow us on and other social media platforms for the latest episodes and news. Thanks for listening and don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and write a review. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, IMDB, YouTube #free #podcast #astrology Book an astrology reading with Professional Astrologer Jill Jardine: www.jilljardineastrology.com Buy Jill's Book: https://jilljardine.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Podcast Notes Playlist: Latest Episodes
Hard truths about building in the AI era | Keith Rabois (Khosla Ventures)

Podcast Notes Playlist: Latest Episodes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026


Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career ✓ Claim : Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Keith Rabois was an early executive at PayPal (part of the famous PayPal Mafia), COO at Square, VP of Corporate Development at LinkedIn, and an early investor in Stripe, DoorDash, Airbnb, YouTube, Ramp, and Palantir. Currently he's managing director at Khosla Ventures. Also, he hasn't touched a computer since September 2010 (he does everything from an iPad).In our in-depth conversation, Keith shares:1. The barrels vs. ammunition hiring framework (and how to spot barrels)2. Why talking to customers is actively harmful for consumer products3. How to identify undiscovered talent4. Why the PM role is dying5. The three traits of the best-performing companies right now6. The specific interview question he asks every senior candidate7. Why CMOs (not engineers) are becoming the #1 consumer of tokens—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUsVanta—automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/hard-truths-about-building-in-the-ai-era—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Keith Rabois:• X: https://x.com/rabois• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/keith• Website: https://www.khoslaventures.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Keith Rabois(01:59) Why Keith hasn't used a computer since 2010(04:52) The team you build is the company you build(07:40) How Keith learned to identify talent at PayPal(10:05) Tactics for getting better at hiring(15:31) The barrels vs. ammunition framework(18:52) What makes someone a barrel(22:36) How to attract the best talent(26:18) Building companies on undiscovered talent(27:53) Why better performance requires more pressure(32:36) Career advice in the age of AI(35:14) The future of the product triad(41:03) Why design and code are merging(49:35) What practicing law taught Keith about entrepreneurship(51:22) Contrarian takes on customer feedback(1:02:33) Identifying great AI opportunities(1:05:13) Advice for evaluating statrups (1:12:36) Criticizing in public vs. private(1:15:05) Failure corner(1:17:29) Lightning round—Referenced:• Square: https://squareup.com• Jack Dorsey on X: https://x.com/jack• Head of Claude Code: What happens after coding is solved | Boris Cherny: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/head-of-claude-code-what-happens• Simon Willison's Weblog: https://simonwillison.net• Vinod Khosla on X: https://x.com/vkhosla• Peter Thiel on X: https://x.com/peterthiel• Max Levchin on X: https://x.com/mlevchin• David Sacks on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidoliversacks• Tony Xu on X: https://x.com/t_xu• David Sze on X: https://x.com/davidsze• Faire: https://www.faire.com• Max Rhodes on X: https://x.com/MaxRhodesOK• Jeffrey Kolovson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykolovson• Uncapped | Comparative Advantages w/ Keith Rabois: https://www.khoslaventures.com/posts/uncapped-comparative-advantages-w-keith-rabois• Lattice: https://lattice.com• Taylor Francis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-francis-4ba49640• Building product at Stripe: craft, metrics, and customer obsession | Jeff Weinstein (Product lead): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-product-at-stripe-jeff-weinstein• The art of hiring: insights from Khosla Ventures, Airbnb, Ramp and Traba: https://ramp.com/velocity/the-art-of-hiring-insights• Eric Glyman: Seek out super individual contributors (ICs): https://ramp.com/velocity/the-art-of-hiring-insights#Eric-Glyman:-Seek-out-super-individual-contributors-(ICs)• Eric Glyman on X: https://x.com/eglyman• Mike Moore on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-moore-802223177• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• Why you should work much harder RIGHT NOW: https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2026/03/why-you-should-work-much-harder-right-now.html• Opendoor: https://www.opendoor.com• The Craft of Early Stage Venture | Peter Fenton, General Partner at Benchmark | Uncapped with Jack Altman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRiblwiXt-Q• Lovable: https://lovable.dev• The rise of the professional vibe coder (a new AI-era job) | Lazar Jovanovic (Professional Vibe Coder): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/getting-paid-to-vibe-code• Building Lovable: $10M ARR in 60 days with 15 people | Anton Osika (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-lovable-anton-osika• Marc Andreessen: The real AI boom hasn't even started yet: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/marc-andreessen-the-real-ai-boom• Jeremy Stoppelman on X: https://x.com/jeremys• The design process is dead. Here's what's replacing it. | Jenny Wen (head of design at Claude): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-design-process-is-dead• Andy Warhol: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Warhol• Curation and Algorithms: https://stratechery.com/2015/curation-and-algorithms• Ernest Hemingway: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Hemingway• William Shakespeare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare• Evan Moore on X: https://x.com/evancharles• Andrew Mason on X: https://x.com/andrewmason• Read Taylor Swift's Full Viral Speech After Record-Breaking Awards Sweep: https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/read-taylor-swift-full-acceptance-speech-record-breaking-awards-sweep-11745941• The Chainsmokers: Stories Behind the Songs, AI's Impact on Music, and Venture Investing | Uncapped with Jack Altman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GMSC-2pYnw&list=PLtpH7YnTL8ihy0nR2BV32n5VkRtqlDAS1&index=16• How to spot a top 1% startup early: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-spot-a-top-1-startup-early• David Weiden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidweiden• Alfred Lin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linalfred• Keith's post about vertical integration on X: https://x.com/rabois/status/870673635375104000• Jon Chu on X: https://x.com/jonchu• Kanu Gulati on X: https://x.com/KanuGulati• Rogo: https://rogo.ai• Profound: https://www.tryprofound.com• Basis: https://www.getbasis.ai• Spellbook: https://www.spellbook.legal• Roelof Botha on X: https://x.com/roelofbotha• Delian Asparouhov on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delian-asparouhov-87447742• Lessons From Keith Rabois, Essay 1: How to become a Venture Capitalist: https://delian.io/lessons-1• Velocity over everything: How Ramp became the fastest-growing SaaS startup of all time | Geoff Charles (VP of Product): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/velocity-over-everything-how-ramp• Nuremberg on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/nuremberg/umc.cmc.3sg4y0382byupy76bfy7307k4• Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com• “NO DAYS OFF”—Bill Belichick on X: https://x.com/SNFonNBC/status/829036279069364224—Recommended books:• Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Overcoming-Unseen-Inspiration/dp/0812993012• The Jordan Rules: The Inside Story of One Turbulent Season with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls: https://www.amazon.com/Jordan-Rules-Sam-Smith/dp/0671796666• The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It: https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Stress-Why-Good-You/dp/1101982934—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

The Health Ranger Report
Bright Videos News, Apr 14, 2026 - GOD MATH Discovery has Profound Implications; How to Avoid Toxic Clothing

The Health Ranger Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 107:41


Stay informed on current events, visit www.NaturalNews.com  - Introduction and Initial Reports (0:12) - Geopolitical Tensions and US Military Strategy (2:56) - White House Theatrics and Fake News (11:22) - Mathematical Discovery and Its Implications (18:09) - NAND Gates in Opto Electronics and Light-Based Computing (36:59) - Light as the Computational Backbone of the Universe (39:53) - Critique of Lululemon and Toxic Clothing (57:19) - Empire Terminating Event and US Military Decline (1:13:19) - Currency Consequences and US Dependence on Petro Dollar (1:16:45) - Iran's Control Over the Strait and Currency Issues (1:17:00) - The Role of the Dollar and the Petro-Dollar (1:24:26) - The Decline of NATO and U.S. Global Influence (1:28:33) - The Future of U.S.-China Relations and U.S. Arrogance (1:31:30) - The Role of Independent Media and the Importance of Knowledge (1:35:52) Watch more independent videos at http://www.brighteon.com/channel/hrreport  ▶️ Support our mission by shopping at the Health Ranger Store - https://www.healthrangerstore.com ▶️ Check out exclusive deals and special offers at https://rangerdeals.com ▶️ Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed: https://www.naturalnews.com/Readerregistration.html Watch more exclusive videos here:

Autism Outreach
#276: Raising Children with Profound Special Needs with Sarah Kernion

Autism Outreach

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 28:12


Raising children with profound special needs means stepping into truth, even when it's uncomfortable.I had such a meaningful conversation with Sarah Kernion about what it really looks like to raise children with profound, nonspeaking autism, and how that reality often differs from the public narrative. Sarah shares her journey as a mom, from those early intuitive concerns to navigating diagnosis, therapy, and building a truly collaborative team.We talk openly about the emotional weight families carry and why honoring that lived experience matters. Sarah brings such a powerful perspective on communication, reminding us that AAC enhances connection and that growth is not always linear. One of my favorite takeaways is how she reframes communication, not as a single outcome, but as a shared process between child, caregiver, and provider.We also dive into what makes a great team. The biggest shift is moving away from hierarchy and toward true collaboration, where parents feel heard and valued. Sarah's work through Inchstones is all about helping families feel seen, supported, and empowered in that journey.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:The gap between the public autism narrative and real family lifeWhy AAC is a powerful tool for connection and growthHow to build collaborative, parent-centered therapy teamsMentioned In This Episode:InchstonesInchstones on InstagramEarn CEUs with a community of peers. Join the ABA Speech ConnectionABA Speech: Home

The Marketing Companion
Lilypath's Dan Nestle on LinkedIn as AI Branding For You!

The Marketing Companion

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 39:30


Dan Nestle, founder of Lilypath, joins Sandy Carter on The Marketing Companion to unpack a shift most professionals have not noticed yet. AI systems are now interpreting, ranking, and recommending people before any human ever clicks a profile. Dan calls this Authority Intelligence, a new category he built Lilypath to define. Inside the episode, Dan and Sandy cover the Gemini Deep Research moment that exposed how badly AI can misread a real expert, why LinkedIn has quietly become the number one cited domain for professional queries across six major AI platforms (per Profound, LinkedIn, and Semrush data), and what "broken" looks like when your authority signal is off: silent inboxes, irrelevant pitches, recruiters missing you, RFPs going to competitors, and a stranger suddenly getting credit for ideas you have championed for years. Dan also shares the one concrete action every senior leader should take this week to fix how AI reads them, plus a Lilypath discount for listeners. Use code COMPANION20 at checkout. Brought to you by Semrush, the platform powering the search and AI visibility data behind this conversation, and Brevo, the all-in-one CRM and marketing platform helping growing teams turn authority into pipeline.   00:00:05 - Welcome and Sponsor Mentions 00:00:54 - Guest Introduction: Dan's Early Career in Japan 00:01:57 - Dan's Career Evolution and the Founding of Lily Path 00:05:47 - Introducing Lily Path and Authority Intelligence 00:07:23 - The Genesis of Lily Path: Optimizing for AI Interpretation 00:12:42 - The New Era: Domain Knowledge vs. Coding with AI 00:16:06 - Authority Intelligence: Taking Control of Your AI Narrative 00:21:23 - LinkedIn's Evolved Role as AI's Professional Truth Source 00:27:17 - Maintaining Human Relevance & Actionable Steps for Professionals 00:36:06 - Special Offer, Conclusion, and Contact Information

Training Data
From SEO to Agent-Led Growth: Profound's James Cadwallader

Training Data

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 31:26


James Cadwallader, co-founder and CEO of Profound, makes the case that we are living through the biggest platform shift in marketing history. The front door of the internet hasn't changed, but the visitor walking through it has. Where consumers once clicked blue links, AI agents now crawl the web on their behalf, synthesizing answers and steering purchase decisions at scale. James explains why Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude all recommend brands differently, why mapping AI visibility onto traditional SEO is the wrong instinct, and why the real imperative is to equip a superintelligent agent with original insight it couldn't find anywhere else. He also digs into the dead internet theory – the possibility that human browsing could largely cease within three years – how AI advertising may become the most effective form the world has ever seen, and why agent-led marketing isn't just automation of the old work, but an entirely new capability. Hosted by Sonya Huang, Sequoia Capital

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career
Hard truths about building in the AI era | Keith Rabois (Khosla Ventures)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 82:39


Keith Rabois was an early executive at PayPal (part of the famous PayPal Mafia), COO at Square, VP of Corporate Development at LinkedIn, and an early investor in Stripe, DoorDash, Airbnb, YouTube, Ramp, and Palantir. Currently he's managing director at Khosla Ventures. Also, he hasn't touched a computer since September 2010 (he does everything from an iPad).In our in-depth conversation, Keith shares:1. The barrels vs. ammunition hiring framework (and how to spot barrels)2. Why talking to customers is actively harmful for consumer products3. How to identify undiscovered talent4. Why the PM role is dying5. The three traits of the best-performing companies right now6. The specific interview question he asks every senior candidate7. Why CMOs (not engineers) are becoming the #1 consumer of tokens—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUsVanta—automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/hard-truths-about-building-in-the-ai-era—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Keith Rabois:• X: https://x.com/rabois• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/keith• Website: https://www.khoslaventures.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Keith Rabois(01:59) Why Keith hasn't used a computer since 2010(04:52) The team you build is the company you build(07:40) How Keith learned to identify talent at PayPal(10:05) Tactics for getting better at hiring(15:31) The barrels vs. ammunition framework(18:52) What makes someone a barrel(22:36) How to attract the best talent(26:18) Building companies on undiscovered talent(27:53) Why better performance requires more pressure(32:36) Career advice in the age of AI(35:14) The future of the product triad(41:03) Why design and code are merging(49:35) What practicing law taught Keith about entrepreneurship(51:22) Contrarian takes on customer feedback(1:02:33) Identifying great AI opportunities(1:05:13) Advice for evaluating statrups (1:12:36) Criticizing in public vs. private(1:15:05) Failure corner(1:17:29) Lightning round—Referenced:• Square: https://squareup.com• Jack Dorsey on X: https://x.com/jack• Head of Claude Code: What happens after coding is solved | Boris Cherny: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/head-of-claude-code-what-happens• Simon Willison's Weblog: https://simonwillison.net• Vinod Khosla on X: https://x.com/vkhosla• Peter Thiel on X: https://x.com/peterthiel• Max Levchin on X: https://x.com/mlevchin• David Sacks on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidoliversacks• Tony Xu on X: https://x.com/t_xu• David Sze on X: https://x.com/davidsze• Faire: https://www.faire.com• Max Rhodes on X: https://x.com/MaxRhodesOK• Jeffrey Kolovson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykolovson• Uncapped | Comparative Advantages w/ Keith Rabois: https://www.khoslaventures.com/posts/uncapped-comparative-advantages-w-keith-rabois• Lattice: https://lattice.com• Taylor Francis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-francis-4ba49640• Building product at Stripe: craft, metrics, and customer obsession | Jeff Weinstein (Product lead): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-product-at-stripe-jeff-weinstein• The art of hiring: insights from Khosla Ventures, Airbnb, Ramp and Traba: https://ramp.com/velocity/the-art-of-hiring-insights• Eric Glyman: Seek out super individual contributors (ICs): https://ramp.com/velocity/the-art-of-hiring-insights#Eric-Glyman:-Seek-out-super-individual-contributors-(ICs)• Eric Glyman on X: https://x.com/eglyman• Mike Moore on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-moore-802223177• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• Why you should work much harder RIGHT NOW: https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2026/03/why-you-should-work-much-harder-right-now.html• Opendoor: https://www.opendoor.com• The Craft of Early Stage Venture | Peter Fenton, General Partner at Benchmark | Uncapped with Jack Altman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRiblwiXt-Q• Lovable: https://lovable.dev• The rise of the professional vibe coder (a new AI-era job) | Lazar Jovanovic (Professional Vibe Coder): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/getting-paid-to-vibe-code• Building Lovable: $10M ARR in 60 days with 15 people | Anton Osika (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-lovable-anton-osika• Marc Andreessen: The real AI boom hasn't even started yet: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/marc-andreessen-the-real-ai-boom• Jeremy Stoppelman on X: https://x.com/jeremys• The design process is dead. Here's what's replacing it. | Jenny Wen (head of design at Claude): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-design-process-is-dead• Andy Warhol: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Warhol• Curation and Algorithms: https://stratechery.com/2015/curation-and-algorithms• Ernest Hemingway: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Hemingway• William Shakespeare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare• Evan Moore on X: https://x.com/evancharles• Andrew Mason on X: https://x.com/andrewmason• Read Taylor Swift's Full Viral Speech After Record-Breaking Awards Sweep: https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/read-taylor-swift-full-acceptance-speech-record-breaking-awards-sweep-11745941• The Chainsmokers: Stories Behind the Songs, AI's Impact on Music, and Venture Investing | Uncapped with Jack Altman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GMSC-2pYnw&list=PLtpH7YnTL8ihy0nR2BV32n5VkRtqlDAS1&index=16• How to spot a top 1% startup early: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-spot-a-top-1-startup-early• David Weiden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidweiden• Alfred Lin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linalfred• Keith's post about vertical integration on X: https://x.com/rabois/status/870673635375104000• Jon Chu on X: https://x.com/jonchu• Kanu Gulati on X: https://x.com/KanuGulati• Rogo: https://rogo.ai• Profound: https://www.tryprofound.com• Basis: https://www.getbasis.ai• Spellbook: https://www.spellbook.legal• Roelof Botha on X: https://x.com/roelofbotha• Delian Asparouhov on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delian-asparouhov-87447742• Lessons From Keith Rabois, Essay 1: How to become a Venture Capitalist: https://delian.io/lessons-1• Velocity over everything: How Ramp became the fastest-growing SaaS startup of all time | Geoff Charles (VP of Product): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/velocity-over-everything-how-ramp• Nuremberg on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/nuremberg/umc.cmc.3sg4y0382byupy76bfy7307k4• Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com• “NO DAYS OFF”—Bill Belichick on X: https://x.com/SNFonNBC/status/829036279069364224—Recommended books:• Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Overcoming-Unseen-Inspiration/dp/0812993012• The Jordan Rules: The Inside Story of One Turbulent Season with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls: https://www.amazon.com/Jordan-Rules-Sam-Smith/dp/0671796666• The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It: https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Stress-Why-Good-You/dp/1101982934—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep726: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Daniel Rood Professor Rood discusses Charles Dickens' journals documenting his encounter with the overland slave trade in Virginia. Dickens observed the profound despair of enslaved families separated during his travel

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 1:45


PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST:Daniel Rood Professor Rood discusses Charles Dickens'journals documenting his encounter with the overland slave trade in Virginia. Dickens observed the profound despair of enslaved families separated during his travels through the nineteenth-century South. (4)1800 ROSEWELL PLANTATION VIRGINIA

The Chills at Will Podcast
Episode 336 with Rachel Khong, Author of My Dear You, and Brilliant Purveyor of Precise Diction, Profound Absurdity, and Meaningful Fodder for Discussion

The Chills at Will Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 60:57


Notes and Links to Rachel Khong's Work     Rachel Khong is a writer living in Los Angeles. Her debut novel, Goodbye, Vitamin, won the 2017 California Book Award for First Fiction, and was a Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist for First Fiction. From 2011 to 2016, she was the managing editor then executive editor of Lucky Peach magazine. With Lucky Peach, she also edited a cookbook about eggs, called All About Eggs. In 2018, she founded The Ruby, a work and event space for women and nonbinary writers and artists in San Francisco's Mission district; she retired at the end of 2021. Her second novel, Real Americans, was published by Knopf in April 2024, and was an instant New York Times bestseller. Her story collection, My Dear You, is out now from Knopf. She writes the monthly newsletter, Short Story Short. Along with her friends Meng Jin, Susanna Kwan, and Shruti Swamy, she teaches writing workshops and retreats. Find them at The Dream Side.com Buy My Dear You   Rachel Khong's Website   Rachel Khong's Wikipedia Page     At about 2:10, Rachel talks about her writing experience and philosophy involving eggs At about 4:30, Rachel responds to Pete's questions about her early language and literature background  At about 7:25, Pete and Rachel geek out about The Best American Short Stories anthologies At about 10:30, Rachel highlights wonderful writing mentors and passionate readers  At about 12:00, Rachel describes her college “independent study” that exposed her to so much great writing, and Pete and Rachel cite Aimee Bender's greatness At about 15:45, Pete recounts his experience reading The Real Americans At about 16:40, Pete lays out the story collection's first resonant line and asks Rachel about the inspiration for the first story At about 20:00, Rachel responds to Pete asking about the balance between the general and the specific, especially with regard to pathos At about 22:50, Rachel reflects on a real-life parallel to a story in the collection, and an abstract/concrete connection to others in the world At about 24:05, Cats and taking care of (literally!) their owners  At about 25:20, Pete and Rachel discuss racial dynamics and diversity with regard to the story “The Freshening” At about 27:25, Rachel reflects on the ways that Asians and Asian-Americans have reacted to racism in the past  At about 30:10, Rachel discusses ideas of a “color-blind” society  At about 31:20, Pete cites resonant and outsized lines in the collection At about 32:05, Rachel reacts to Pete's musing about her as the writer sitting in judgment or not of her characters, especially Greg from “The Family O” At about 38:45, the two discuss lost loves, missed connections, and senses of comfortability and routines At about 41:00, Rachel talks about how the beginning of the pandemic connects to looking for meanings of suffering and pain and led to some of her story collections At about 43:00, The two discuss themes of connection and alienation and loneliness in various stories At about 46:20, Pete reflects on the traumas carried in the collection, and Rachel's deft touch with her writing about miscarriage and other heavy topics  At about 48:10, Pete and Rachel discuss a story dealing with cultural change in Malaysia and shout out connections to the “beautiful book”-Rachel Heng's The Great Reclamation At about 51:20, Aihwa Ong's article on possession by ghosts and worker protests are cited as seeds for Rachel's work At about 52:20,  At about 53:20, The two discuss the “beautiful absurdity” of Rachel's work and Pete cites the profundity of friendship At about 54:30, Rachel gives out tour info and book purchasing info      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.       Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl        Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!        This month's Patreon bonus episode deals with short, powerful poems and prose that pack a punch-take that, alliteration! The episode features meaningful and resonant work from Robert Hershon, Mosab Abu Toha, Ernest Hemingway, Sara Abou Rashed, Khaled Juma, Andrea Cohen, and Marwan Makhoul.        Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show. You can also buy single episodes for $3.         This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.       The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.        Please tune in for Episode 337 with Daniel Tam-Claiborne, a multiracial writer, multimedia producer, and nonprofit director. His debut novel, Transplants (Simon & Schuster, 2025), was a finalist for the PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction and longlisted for the 2026 VCU Cabell First Novelist Award.       He is the author of the short story collection What Never Leaves, and his writing has appeared in Michigan Quarterly Review, HuffPost, Catapult, Literary Hub, Off Assignment, The Rumpus, and elsewhere. Daniel is an award-winning producer for two public media initiatives at WNET, America's flagship PBS station, including the digital documentary series be/longing: Asian Americans Now, Between Black & White: Asian Americans Speak Out, Voices Rising: What's Next for Asian Americans in the Arts, and Climate Artists.         Daniel is an outspoken advocate for Asian American issues and increased global understanding through education, cultural exchange, storytelling, and effective philanthropy. He serves as Deputy Director at The Serica Initiative, a nonprofit organization that amplifies the impact of the Asian diaspora in America.       The episode airs on April 14.       Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.       You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.

Discovering The Jewish Jesus Audio Podcast
Train Yourself To Walk With God | Simple but Profound Truth

Discovering The Jewish Jesus Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 24:20


God wants to share His reality with us. To achieve unity with God, we must become more like Him. In the conclusion of his series, Simple but Profound Truth, Rabbi Schneider summarizes his keys for walking with God, and how you can apply these simple truths practically in your own life. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner  **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES - https://djj.show/2d6 

Discovering The Jewish Jesus Audio Podcast
Achieve Unity With God | Simple but Profound Truth

Discovering The Jewish Jesus Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 24:16


We are in a constant struggle against our flesh nature. In order to walk in greater unity with God, we need to be willing to resist the flesh. In this episode Rabbi Schneider continues to share simple but profound truths that will help you grow closer to God. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner  **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES - https://djj.show/loc 

Discovering The Jewish Jesus Audio Podcast
Practice Hearing God | Simple but Profound Truth

Discovering The Jewish Jesus Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 24:16


God is always speaking to us. Whether through dreams, visions, or the testimony of others; God has so many ways to impart His Word into our lives. But we need to listen for His voice in order to receive the revelation. Join Rabbi Schneider as he shares how to receive God's message for you today. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner  **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES - https://djj.show/2ml 

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep669: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: This recording discusses the profound cultural and historical significance of King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the United States. Gregory Copley suggests that the trip is less about modern politics and more ab

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 2:10


This recording discusses the profound cultural and historical significance of King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the United States. Gregory Copley suggests that the trip is less about modern politics and more about the United Kingdom celebrating the 250th anniversary of a nation it helped birth. The text frames America as the product of British genius.