Podcasts about protective

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola about how coercive control and psychological maltreatment affect children, especially when abuse continues after separation. They discuss why traumatized children may become dysregulated, defensive, fearful, or aligned with the controlling parent, and how these responses can be mistaken for ordinary misbehavior. Dr. Cocchiola explains how protective parents can rebuild safety by lending their children calm, recognizing triggers, preparing for difficult interactions, using less threatening language, and responding without escalating conflict. She also explores ego resiliency, authoritarian versus authoritative parenting, the neurosequential model, and why connection and emotional regulation must come before correction. This conversation offers practical guidance for parents trying to help their children heal while coercive control remains an ongoing presence in their lives. Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola's website can be found at http://drcocchiola.com/ If you are in search of therapy from professionals dedicated to dealing with TRAUMA - Narcissist Apocalypse recommends REBOUND THERAPY and they can be reached at  hellorebound.com/na Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SHOW NOTES What Really Happened to Princess Diana? Investigator Rich Staropoli Examines the Evidence Nearly three decades after Princess Diana's death, questions and theories surrounding the fatal Paris crash continue to fascinate people around the world. In this episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Rich Staropoli, one of the investigators featured in FOX's new special, Celebrity Crime Scene: Princess Diana. Staropoli spent approximately 25 years with the U.S. Secret Service, holding supervisory positions within the New York Field Office, Presidential Protective Division, Counter Assault Teams, and Secret Service headquarters. He has conducted approximately 500 polygraph examinations and managed the Protective Intelligence Division in New York following 9/11. In 2016, he was nominated by President Donald Trump to become the first presidentially appointed Chief Information Officer for the Department of Homeland Security. Now, he brings that investigative and protective-security experience to one of history's most scrutinized tragedies. Linda and Rich discuss how professional investigators separate evidence from speculation, what a virtual reconstruction can reveal about the crash, the questions that have fueled decades of theories, and how someone trained to protect high-profile individuals evaluates the events surrounding Diana's final night. They also dive into human behavior, deception, protective intelligence, threat assessment, and what Rich believes viewers should pay attention to when they watch the special. In this episode: How a Secret Service veteran approaches the Diana investigation Evidence versus speculation and conspiracy theories What the virtual crash reconstruction reveals Questions surrounding vehicles reportedly in the tunnel How investigators evaluate competing theories Diana's security through the eyes of a protection professional What 500 polygraph examinations taught Rich about human behavior Protective intelligence and threat assessment Whether the investigation changed Rich's own perspective What viewers should watch for in the new special Celebrity Crime Scene: Princess Diana premieres Thursday, August 20 at 8/7c on FOX and streams the next day on Hulu. Takeaways AI technology can provide unprecedented detail in crime scene analysis Common misconceptions about Henri Paul's intoxication are incorrect Objective evidence should override popular theories and speculation Security around high-profile individuals is often inadequate and poorly managed Critical thinking and behavioral analysis are vital in deception detection Sound Bites "Henri Paul was not drunk, the tests do not hold water." "AI tech reveals details never before seen in crash analysis." "The scene was hose down and the vehicle disappeared." Chapters 00:00Introduction to Rich Staropoli and the Princess Diana case 01:52Rich's background in Secret Service and investigative experience 03:52Debunking myths about Henri Paul's sobriety 06:11Using AI to reconstruct the crash scene in detail 07:57Examining the handling of the crime scene and potential cover-up 09:21Security lapses and protection failures for Princess Diana 11:06Lessons on deception detection and behavioral cues 11:49Final thoughts and upcoming documentary release

What if the person you call the love of your life entered carrying the key to the place where you still believe you are incomplete? Human beings begin life dependent. That dependence is innocent. A child requires regulation, protection, recognition, touch, presence, and care. When those needs remain unfinished, adulthood can inherit more than pain. It can inherit an assignment. Find somebody who will finally make the old absence stop hurting. Then attraction can feel like destiny because conditioning recognizes a familiar role before consciousness recognizes the script. The divine mirrored intimate play places another free, changing human being close enough to activate what solitude can keep hidden. Their distance can uncover abandonment. Independence can expose control. A boundary can reveal entitlement. Desire can expose the hunger to be chosen. Change can uncover the fear beneath your demand for permanence. The mirror shows something devastating. You have been asking an impermanent person to provide permanent evidence that you are truly whole. Bodies age, feelings move, circumstances turn, identities evolve, and relationships change form. Impermanence keeps its promise. The false self fights that fact because psychological need requires continuity of supply. Here need becomes the original sin when innocent childhood dependence survives as the adult belief that completion exists somewhere outside the self. Perhaps the fine tuning serves one ruthless purpose. Whatever you keep demanding from another person returns as a question about what remains uncultivated, disowned, or unclaimed within you. Can you become internally what you keep hiring romantic love to provide externally? Psychological freedom begins when another person can matter enormously without carrying responsibility for your wholeness. Then love loses its job as rescue. The mirror has done its work for you. You finally meet the person across from you after you stop trying to find yourself inside them.

Success can create its own challenges. After a breakthrough, many high achievers unknowingly begin to self-sabotage — losing urgency, lowering their standards, or allowing fear to influence their decisions. In this episode of the Seven Figure Standard Podcast, Arash Vossoughi and Mykie Stiller dive into the hidden survival identity that causes people to hesitate, procrastinate, and lose the hunger that created their success in the first place. They unpack why nothing fails faster than success, how to identify hidden commitments keeping you stuck, and the role identity, discipline, and consistency play in creating lasting results. Discover how to interrupt the self-sabotage cycle, take complete ownership of your growth, and build the mindset required to keep winning.Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today's topic.Arash explains why self-sabotage plays such a big role in so many people's lives.What happens when you don't catch that internal voice.Why nothing fails faster than success: losing the hunger.How self-sabotage affects both the builders and those who've never built anything.Three lines everyone should brain-tattoo.Why he says, “I already am all that I desire to be.”How our voice actually creates. He unpacks how consistency takes us to the finish line.Discovering your hidden commitments (and how to deal with them!) Protective versus productive and how self-sabotage operates within us. He breaks down the fastest way to interrupt self-sabotage.The key to finally breaking free from self-sabotage.They look at the self-sabotage cycle and its causing points.Tools for overcoming self-sabotage.The opposite of self-sabotage.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:As a Man ThinkethVoss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookEmail Voss Coaching CoMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube

www.lillyrachels.com This week I'm sharing something that came up in a session: a client who kept casting her coworkers as “the parents” and herself as “the kid.”Underneath it was a protective mechanism: if she never took full ownership, she never had to risk being “not good enough.”We traced it back together, and it led somewhere deeper: a lack of self-trust. Not keeping promises to herself. Saying she'd do something and quietly letting it slide.I share my own version of this too, a pattern I didn't see for years.We all have a protective self. It's not the enemy; it's just outdated. This episode is about learning to recognize it, thank it, and let your wiser self take the wheel again.If this episode stirs something up, I'd love to talk. Book a call with me. https://calendar.app.google/18FLkL859zULA2848 Get full access to growth over easy at www.growthovereasy.com/subscribe

What if the hormones meant to help you are the very thing making you feel worse? In this solo episode of Let’s Talk Wellness Now, Dr. Deb opens with a patient who started bioidentical hormones and, within three weeks, had panic attacks for the first time in her life. From there, she walks through the five systems that determine whether hormone therapy helps you or harms you and exactly what to address before you ever fill that prescription. If you have been told hormones are a simple fix, this episode reveals why readiness matters just as much as the prescription itself and how getting it right can change everything. In this episode, you will learn: Why estrogen has to be metabolized, and what happens when your liver cannot clear it fast enough How gut bacteria and beta-glucuronidase can recirculate the estrogen your body was trying to eliminate Why normal liver enzymes can still mean you are a poor estrogen metabolizer How estrogen can quietly make you functionally hypothyroid, and why TSH alone misses it The histamine connection behind hives, palpitations, anxiety, and panic on hormones The five-point checklist Dr. Deb runs before anyone in her practice starts HRT What Dr. Deb says:“The hormones aren’t the problem. The problem is whether your body is actually ready to receive them.”“Imagine you’re filling up a bathtub, but the drain is completely clogged. The water just keeps rising. That’s what’s happening when you add estrogen to a body that can’t clear it.” Timestamps:[00:01] A patient in tears: panic attacks three weeks into bioidentical hormones[02:30] Why estrogen is not a magic bullet, and the clogged bathtub analogy[04:53] Protective vs. problematic estrogen metabolites, and why testing matters[06:00] The gut connection: beta-glucuronidase and estrogen recirculation[09:42] The GI MAP, and why the gut has to be ready first[11:00] Liver phase one and phase two detox, and where the bottleneck forms[14:27] Thyroid: how estrogen can make you functionally hypothyroid[16:53] Histamine: the overlooked driver of hives, palpitations, and panic[20:00] The five-point checklist before touching hormones[24:50] The patient’s turnaround, and why HRT is a living protocol, not one and done Links:https://mdcustomrx.com/Fullscript: http://bit.ly/4fqqsPahttps://elliemd.com/DrDebMuth Connect with us:Website: https://www.letstalkwellness.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkwellnessFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/letstalkwellnessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lets-talk-wellness-now/ Subscribe to Let’s Talk Wellness Now so you never miss an episode, and if this one opened your eyes, share it with someone who needs to hear it.The post Episode 277: Perimenopause Hormone Therapy Can Backfire. Here's Why. first appeared on Let's Talk Wellness Now.

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

Harry Sidebottom describes the reality of Roman gladiators, noting they were often heavy-set due to a carbohydrate-rich diet designed to provide protective fat. These fighters were glamorous figures who enacted Roman virtues of courage and physical strength for the public. While many were slaves or prisoners, others were free men who volunteered to escape grinding poverty. Most gladiators fought only once or twice a year, with a survival rate of roughly seven in eight. The segment also notes a rare historical instance where a Roman audience felt sympathy for elephants being massacred in the arena. (5)

In this episode of An Evolving Man Podcast, I speak with Nima Rahmany, nervous system and attachment specialist, transformational coach and founder of the Trigger Proof methodology.Nima works with high-achieving individuals, couples, parents and leaders to understand the deeper patterns behind reactivity, people-pleasing, trauma bonds, emotional shutdown and codependency.This is a powerful conversation about attachment wounds, nervous system regulation, rupture and repair, elegant boundaries, family dynamics, conscious parenting and what it really means to become “trigger-proof.”We explore:• Nima's journey from chiropractic into trauma, attachment and nervous system work • Why intelligent, successful people can still become reactive under pressure • How childhood attachment wounds shape adult relationships • Why codependency often begins as a search for safety • The difference between co-regulation and codependency • How rupture and repair create secure relationships • Why unresolved resentment creates emotional and physical stress • The importance of boundaries in family systems • Protective boundaries and containment boundaries • What elegant boundaries really mean • How people-pleasing and self-abandonment keep us stuck • Why conflict can become a doorway to deeper intimacy • How to regulate, integrate and then communicate • Why becoming trigger-proof is a lifelong path, not a quick fixThis conversation is especially relevant for leaders, coaches, parents, partners and anyone who wants to break old cycles and build more secure, honest and compassionate relationships.Nima's work: https://becometriggerproof.com/ Attachment style assessment: https://go.drnima.com/lx67t Piers Cross: https://www.piers-cross.com/Compassionate Leaders Global: https://compassionateleadersglobal.com/#AnEvolvingManPodcast #NimaRahmany #AttachmentWounds #TraumaBonds #Codependency #NervousSystemRegulation #CompassionateLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence---Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/ 

Welcome to The Daily. We are 11 days away from beginning our next book of the Bible. We are moving to the New Testament, 1 Peter. We are going to discover how to live holy in a hostile world. Go ahead and pick up your 1 Peter Scripture Journal now. And if you are a Project23 donor giving $35 or more per month, this has already been shipped to you. So become a donor and partner with us in Project23. Our text today is Hosea 13:7-8 So I am to them like a lion;     like a leopard I will lurk beside the way. I will fall upon them like a bear robbed of her cubs;     I will tear open their breast, and there I will devour them like a lion,     as a wild beast would rip them open. — Hosea 13:7-8 People love the idea of God being loving. Fewer people are comfortable with the idea of God opposing them. But that is because people misunderstand God's love. It is not soft indifference. God is holy. And when people persistently resist Him, reject Him, harden themselves against Him, and refuse every warning He gives, eventually they experience not only His kindness but His opposition. In our text, God is pictured as: Lion. Leopard. Bear. These are not random animals. They are kings of the jungle. Hunters. Protectors. Violent. Protective. They describe the seriousness of what happens when people continue resisting the God who loves them. And this is difficult for many modern believers because we have created a version of God that only affirms, comforts, and accommodates. But the God of Scripture also confronts, disciplines, restrains, and judges because He knows where rebellion ultimately leads. A loving Father does not stand by while destruction consumes His children. That is why this passage should not merely scare us. It should wake us up. And yet, even here, the warning itself is mercy. Because God is still speaking. If He truly wanted to abandon His people completely, He would stop warning them altogether. But Hosea exists because God keeps confronting people He still wants to rescue. And maybe that is what this moment is for you. Maybe God has been pressing on something in your life for a long time: a compromise, an addiction, bitterness, pride, a relationship, a hidden sin, or an area of stubborn resistance. Do not keep hardening yourself. The longer the compromise is defended, the harder surrender becomes. But hear this absolutely: God's confrontation is not proof He hates you. It is proof that He still loves you enough to stop you from destroying yourself. So stop resisting Him. Respond while your heart is still soft enough to surrender. DO THIS: Stop defending one area of compromise or resistance today and honestly bring it before God. ASK THIS: What conviction have I been resisting repeatedly? Where has my heart started growing numb? Am I treating God's warnings as mercy or annoyance? PRAY THIS: Father, do not let my heart grow hard toward you. Help me respond quickly to your conviction, surrender honestly, and trust that your correction comes from your love for me. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Nothing Else"

This week, Kelsey brings us more Oreo's to try and we're never upset about that. We're trying the new limited run Cinnamon Bun flavored variety, and really they should keep this one around too.Then, Kelsey talks about a very recent tragic event occurring in the last month or so. This involves the murder of Sara Gilson(Duff) by Jeremiah Shawn Duffey (a terrible person who also ended himself after), after he was investigated for abusing a minor during basketball that he coached at an elementary school on tribal land, and after she got a Protective order and posted about her horrid ex on her highly followed TikTok. Note: If you know anyone who needs assistance with mental health crisis, have them call or text 988. StrongHearts Native Helpline: By calling 1–844–7NATIVE (1–844–762–8483), American Indian and Alaska Native victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and dating violence can speak to an advocate.Matt tried BTS Oreo's finally, enough that he considered saving K-Pop... The Creeps also talk about sugar bits, entry horror stories for kids, lost Oreo's, and the Netflix doc meme.

RevisionThe surah* Al-Baqarah means the cow.* 286 ayat — the longest surah in the Quran.* Nicknamed the peak of the Quran (Sanam al-Quran).* Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Ali Imran are twin surahs. If you read them, study them, memorise them and act on their lessons, they will come on the Day of Judgement as clouds — shade on a day when there is no shade except the shade of Allah.* The surah has nine parts. We are in Part 1: Types of People.Ayah 1 — Alif Lam MimWhat does it mean? There is a meaning, but we do not know it. Our answer is: Wallahu a'lam — Allah knows best.We may not know the meaning, but we can learn the wisdom behind it.1. It is a surprise call.The Prophet ﷺ was unlettered — he did not read or write. A person who does not read or write does not recite alphabets. So the fact that he recited letters was a surprise in itself.There is a second surprise. Listen to Arabs speaking their own language — they do not speak in tajweed. But the Prophet ﷺ recited Alif Lam Mim with full tajweed rules. A strange combination of letters, recited in a way no one spoke. It caught the audience's attention immediately.2. It is a challenge.Poetry was the highest art form of the Arabs at that time. When the Quran came, they refused to accept it was from God — they said Muhammad ﷺ made it up, or learned it from somewhere.So Allah opens with letters: Alif Lam Mim. Alif Lam Ra. Qaf. Ha Mim. Ya Sin. The same alphabet you have. Go and produce something like it.3. It is a gate of humility.There are things our minds can fully understand, and there are things beyond our minds. Before we can receive guidance, we have to accept that limit.Example: Why is Fajr two rak'ah, but Dhuhr and Asr are four? Fajr is at a quiet time when you have space; Dhuhr falls in a rushed 20-minute lunch break at school. Why not make them equal? Wallahu a'lam. We obey.Does “wallahu a'lam” mean we obey blindly? No. We arrive at obedience through reason:* The universe cannot exist without a creator.* That creator cannot himself be created — there must be an uncreated Creator.* A Creator who made a universe this complex and this beautiful must be wise.* When someone infinitely wiser than you tells you to do something — you do it.We accept Allah through revelation and through reason. Once that foundation is in place, obedience follows. That is the gate of humility.And we are still allowed to look for the wisdom. Two rak'ah at Fajr — you are fresh, you do not need much. Four at Dhuhr — you are hungry, tired, and about to become “hangry,” so you stop and reset. Four at Asr — before you carry your work stress home to your family, you offload it onto Allah first. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in — You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.Who are we asking? The Creator of everything. Next to Allah, how big is our problem? This is why a person of prayer can walk back to their problem and face it — you are not facing it alone.Ayah 2ذَٰلِكَ الْكِتَابُ لَا رَيْبَ ۛ فِيهِ ۛ هُدًى لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ“That is the Book, no doubt in it, guidance for the people of taqwa.”* Dhalika — that* al-Kitab — the Book* la rayba fihi — no doubt in it* hudan lil-muttaqin — guidance for the people of taqwaThe link to Al-Fatihah. In Al-Fatihah we made the du'a: Ihdinas-siratal mustaqim — guide us to the straight path. We asked for guidance. Allah answers immediately: the guidance is in this Book.Guidance for everyone, or only for some? In ayah 185 of this same surah, Allah says the Quran was sent down as guidance for all mankind. Here in ayah 2, it says guidance for the people of taqwa.The offer is open to everyone. The people of taqwa are the ones who take the offer up.New Material: What Is Taqwa?The literal meaningTaqwa comes from the root waw – qaf – ya, which carries the meaning of protection.Because taqwa also contains an element of fear, the literal meaning is: protective fear.Protective fear vs paralysing fear* Fire in the building. Protective fear: you get out. Paralysing fear: you freeze — or you film it for TikTok.* Exam next week. Protective fear: you start studying. Paralysing fear: “que sera sera” — you give up.* The difference. Protective fear moves you to act. Paralysing fear stops you from acting.Note on the snake example from class: standing still is the correct response to an Australian snake, because they are not hunting us — they bite out of fear when they feel threatened. That is a considered decision, not a freeze.Fear on its own is not enough. If you find out at 9pm that there is a test tomorrow morning and you decide there is no point trying, you are still afraid — but the fear has paralysed you.This is why taqwa needs the two wings we studied earlier: fear and love/hope. Without hope you will not move. Taqwa is not just fear — it is fear balanced by love.What are we protecting ourselves from?When Allah uses the word taqwa in the Quran, it means: protect yourself from Allah's anger and His punishment, and move towards His mercy and forgiveness.In practice: what Allah told you not to do — don't do it. What Allah told you to do — do it.Story time: Umar and Ubayy ibn Ka'bWho is Ubayy ibn Ka'b? One of the Companions the Prophet ﷺ named as the best reciters of the Quran — if you want to hear the Quran as Jibril brought it, listen to these people. When Umar ibn al-Khattab established Taraweeh in congregation, he appointed Ubayy as the first Taraweeh imam. Ubayy recited so long that the Companions would lean on the walls and pillars of the masjid, and the prayer would end just in time for a small meal before Fajr.The conversation:Umar ibn al-Khattab asked him, “What is taqwa?”Ubayy answered with a question: “Have you ever walked through a path full of thorns?”Umar said, “Yes.”“How did you do it?”Umar said, “I would lift my garment and walk carefully.”Ubayy said: “That is taqwa.”Arab dress is long and flowing. On a thorny path you gather it in, and you watch every step — so your clothes are not snagged and your feet are not cut.That is life. Every step, you are aware: Is this bringing me closer to Allah, or further away? Would Allah be pleased with this, or angry?The technical meaningLiteral meaning = the dictionary meaning.Technical meaning = the meaning in context.Example: the word site. Literally, a place. Say it to a builder and he means a construction site. Say it to a web developer and she means a website. Same word, different technical meaning depending on context.So for taqwa:* Literal: protective fear* Technical: mindfulness of AllahBeing constantly aware of whether something is beloved to Allah or disliked by Him, and whether a decision takes you towards Him or away from Him.A person of taqwa will be guided by the Quran, because that is where you find what Allah loves, what He dislikes, what He made obligatory and what He made forbidden.Ayah 3 — The Signs of TaqwaTaqwa is in the heart. The Prophet ﷺ said, “At-taqwa ha huna” — taqwa is here — pointing to the chest. You cannot display it. But it produces signs, and the signs can be seen.الَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِالْغَيْبِ وَيُقِيمُونَ الصَّلَاةَ وَمِمَّا رَزَقْنَاهُمْ يُنفِقُونَ“Those who believe in the unseen, establish the prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them.”1. They believe in the unseen (yu'minuna bil-ghayb)Every pillar of iman involves something unseen:* Allah — we cannot see Him.* Angels — we cannot see them.* Books — we can hold a mushaf, but we did not see Jibril bring it down. That process is what makes it different from every other book.* Prophets — the Companions could see Muhammad ﷺ the man. What they could not see was him receiving revelation, and that is what made him a prophet.* Day of Judgement — not yet seen.* Divine decree (qadar) — never seen.Remember the three dimensions of the religion — the what, the why, and the how. Iman is the why: the root system. You do what you do because you believe Allah commanded it.2. They establish the prayer (yuqimunas-salah)Belief is invisible. Prayer is what that invisible belief looks like when it comes out.3. They spend from what Allah has given them (wa mimma razaqnahum yunfiqun)Not “what they earned” — what We have provided them. The wealth was never theirs to begin with.Next WeekWe continue with the details of ayah 3, and aim to reach ayah 5 — unless our guest speaker joins us, in which case Islamic Studies runs instead.Key Terms* Wallahu a'lam — Allah knows best* Taqwa — literally: protective fear. Technically: mindfulness of Allah* Muttaqin — the people of taqwa* Ghayb — the unseen* Sanam al-Quran — the peak of the QuranQuestions to Test Yourself* What does Al-Baqarah mean, and how many ayat does it have?* Give the three wisdoms behind Alif Lam Mim.* Translate ayah 2 into English.* What is the difference between protective fear and paralysing fear? Give one example of each.* What did Ubayy ibn Ka'b compare taqwa to?* What is the difference between a literal meaning and a technical meaning?* Name the three traits of the people of taqwa mentioned in ayah 3.* Why is belief in the Quran still “belief in the unseen” when you can hold a copy in your hands? This is a public episode. 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A protective order is the closest thing family law has to a nuclear bomb. In the right hands it saves a life. Used as a weapon, the fallout can level a family that was never in real danger to begin with. After almost 20 years in family law, I've watched both happen, and that's exactly why I wanted to do this episode.In this episode of No One Dies from Divorce, I sit down with one of my senior CoilLaw attorneys, Alex Maynez, who's spent more than 25 years in family law, to talk honestly about protective orders: what they actually do, when you genuinely need one, and how they get misused in the middle of a divorce.Alex and I walk through what a legitimate protective order actually requires under Utah law, and why a bad marriage or a heated argument isn't the same thing as abuse. We get into the cohabitant law and the case that changed it, the Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen hearing that played out so publicly here in Utah, and why timing, specificity, and evidence are everything.⭐ Follow Jill Coil: https://www.instagram.com/jillcoil/

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A single tree. A simple sound. Yet, what if nature itself evolves a defense mechanism so extraordinary it can duplicate anything you throw at it—literally? "Protective Mimicry" unveils a mind-bending form of survival where a plant's camouflage outsmarts even the most advanced counterfeit detection.In this episode, you'll discover how a seemingly ordinary tree on Deneb 11 becomes the ultimate master of disguise, replicating bills, weapons, and even danger itself. By exploring the ingenious tactics of counterfeiters and nature's own ingenious defenses, we expose a hidden world of deception, technology, and survival. You'll learn about electronic patterns embedded in currency, the limits of security technology, and the surprising ways living organisms are evolving to stay one step ahead.We break down the story's core framework: how mimicry can create perfect duplicates, the fascinating interplay between biology and technology, and the inventive methods used by a cunning counterfeiter to evade detection. This isn't just science fiction—it's a glimpse into a future where nature and human ingenuity collide, with repercussions for security, trust, and the future of currency.The stakes couldn't be higher: in a universe where counterfeiters learn to wield mimicry, society's trust in money—and in money's security—could collapse. But for those who understand this invisible battle, there's an unprecedented opportunity to stay ahead. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in espionage, technology, or the surprising ways plants and animals develop defenses as smart as anything designed by humans.Whether you're fascinated by futuristic security threats or eager to see how nature's secrets influence our world, this story redefines what it means to be truly protected. Dive in and see how a tree's camouflage might just hold the key to tomorrow's security—because in a world of deception, knowing the truth might be the greatest defense of all.

October 7, 2023, rocked Israel to its core. In the wake of the sudden and shocking attack on the Holy Land by Hamas terrorists, Dr. Adi Vaxman knew she had to get involved. As the founder and president of Operation Israel, she and her team have supplied millions of dollars' worth of supplies to the Israeli troops fighting in the Middle East. Adi elevates the stories of Jewish survivors dating back to the Holocaust. In addition, she fights to uphold the values of humanity and Jewish history here in the United States through our education system. Her team at Operation Israel is small but very impactful. They focus solely on saving lives and providing key equipment for the IDF. They also share real-time updates from the field on their website and social media pages. TAKEAWAYS Adi's grandfather bravely saved children in Auschwitz Adi champions fighting against the threats aimed at Israel with knowledge The terrorist forces coalesced against Israel as a ‘culture of death' We have to be diligent that our children are raised in an environment that speaks the truth

Ready to go deeper? Join the free masterclass and learn the full 5-stage framework: https://www.amenkaur.com/masterclassEver feel like you're moving through molasses, giving maximum effort for minimal output? This episode unpacks the 8% Battery Rule, a simple way to understand why high-achievers hit sudden walls of exhaustion, and the exact signals your nervous system sends before, during, and after a shutdown.In this episode: Why cortisol isn't the villain it's made out to be, and what its natural daily rhythm should look like. How a "flat" stress curve is actually a sign of chronic overload, not calm. Why your recovery speed after a hard day is a better resilience signal than how you feel in the moment. The hidden cost of suppressing grief, anger, and shame while you're "too busy" to feel them. A simple weekly practice for identifying what's quietly draining your energy.Who this is for: high-achievers, entrepreneurs, and high-functioning professionals who keep pushing through exhaustion and want the biological reason their body keeps shutting down, plus a practical way to reverse it.Frequently asked questions: What is the 8% Battery Rule? It describes the tipping point where the nervous system shifts from functioning under pressure into a protective shutdown, often mistaken for laziness or burnout. Why do high-achievers experience sudden shutdowns? They tend to override early stress signals to keep performing, which pushes the body into functional freeze instead of allowing normal recovery. How do I know if my nervous system is recovering? Faster bounce-back time after a hard day is one of the clearest signs your range and resilience are returning.The science behind this episodeThis episode is science-led. Here are the studies behind each claim, in the order they come up.On the cortisol curve flattening under chronic stress: Adam, E. K., Quinn, M. E., Tavernier, R., McQuillan, M. T., Dahlke, K. A., & Gilbert, K. E. (2017). Diurnal cortisol slopes and mental and physical health outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 83, 25–41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2017.05.018On stress shifting the brain from its slower regulating systems to faster threat-driven ones: Arnsten, A. F. T. (2009). Stress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex structure and function. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 10(6), 410–422. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn2648On why the stress response keeps running as long as you keep thinking about the stressor (the "open tabs"): Brosschot, J. F., Gerin, W., & Thayer, J. F. (2006). The perseverative cognition hypothesis: A review of worry, prolonged stress-related physiological activation, and health. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 60(2), 113–124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2005.06.074On allostatic load — the cumulative cost carried across the body's systems: McEwen, B. S. (1998). Protective and damaging effects of stress mediators. New England Journal of Medicine, 338(3), 171–179. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM199801153380307A note on the science: These findings describe patterns across large groups of people, not a diagnosis of any individual. The associations are real and consistent, but they're modest in size — which is exactly why nothing in this episode can tell you what's happening in your own body. If you're worried about your symptoms, please see your doctor.Keywords: functional freeze, nervous system shutdown, high functioning anxiety, burnout recovery, why am i so tired, chronic stress, nervous system regulation, cortisol, emotional exhaustion, high achieving women, cant start things, task paralysis, freeze response, allostatic load, HRV, rest and recovery, overwhelm, stress and the body

Send us Fan MailThe version of you that overthinks, overworks, people-pleases, or clamps down on control is not “bad” or “evil”; it may be exhausted love trying to stay safe. We name that identity the protective self, and we contrast it with the beloved self: the true identity God gives and sustains, not earned through performance, not constructed through survival, but received through Agape. If you've been stuck in spiritual striving or quiet anxiety, this conversation offers language that makes the pattern visible without condemnation.We unpack how the protective self forms from the womb through unmet needs and wounding, then keeps running on autopilot even when the danger has passed. We connect this to the Isaac Principle, showing how the protective self can treat surrender like a completed transaction and replace trust with vigilance: “I've already trusted enough. Now I must manage what's left.” We also draw a sharp line between doing a work for God versus co-laboring with God, and why that “with” changes everything about motivation, peace, and presence.To make it practical, we map the protective self to Positive Intelligence saboteurs like the Judge, Controller, Achiever, Restless, Pleaser, Avoider, and Victim. Then we move to the beloved self, rooted in the heart and the imago Dei, echoing God's declaration of delight. Stillness and the inner room of Matthew 6:6 do not create belovedness; they uncover what has been true all along, helping your soul finally hear, “You are my beloved.”If this helped you breathe deeper, share it with a friend who's tired of striving, subscribe for what's next, send us a message sharing your thoughts, and leave a review so more people can find this path back to belovedness.For more insights on the Protective Self, check out these additional episodes: Understanding the True Self and False Self The Birth of the False Self  This podcast is a production of The Center for Biblical Coaching and Leadership. If this episode has been useful or inspiring to you in any way, please share it with someone else.  Lastly, please follow the show and write a review.If you want to go deeper on this journey, visit www.tcbcl.org to learn how we're walking this path together through biblical coaching, spiritual formation, and the ROOTED Global Movement. 

#436 In this podcast episode, Guy talked with listeners about the importance of mastering "world-class basics" instead of getting lost in external noise, distraction, and fear-based conversations about the future. He explained five foundations of a self-respecting life: creating space, guarding inputs, caring for the body, living by personal values, and staying open to growth. Guy shared how meditation, silence, gratitude, nature, healthy relationships, quality sleep, nutrition, movement, hydration, sunlight, and integrity had helped him align his life with his heart and soul. He also emphasized that people needed to protect what entered their mind, environment, and body because those inputs shaped their choices, nervous system, and overall way of being. By the end, he encouraged listeners to reflect on whether their daily lives truly matched what they said they believed and to stay humble, curious, and open to what life was trying to teach them. ====================  Guy's Official Partners  The DNA Company – Get 10% Off https://thednacompany.com/letitinpodcast  FLFE – 2 Week Free Trial (No Credit Card Required) https://www.flfe.net/rp-affiliates.php?p=LiveInFlow&w=TryFLFEfree ====================  Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - I've Never Been More Protective of My Energy! (00:42) - Why AI, Disclosure and "Earth Splitting" Can Become Spiritual Noise (01:36) - The "World-Class Basics" That Matter More Than Big Ideas (02:25) - Foundation 1: Create Space Before Life Becomes a Blur (03:10) - How to Become the Observer Instead of the Overwhelmed One (04:04) - Meditation, Breathwork and Gratitude as Daily Non-Negotiables (05:31) - What Happens When You Sit in Silence With No Inputs (06:28) - The Question That Reveals Whether You Can Actually Hear Yourself (06:43) - Foundation 2: Guard the Inputs Programming Your Mind (07:17) - The Wealth Advice That Made Him Turn His TV to the Wall (08:15) - The People Around You Are Either Feeding Your Life or Draining It (10:08) - How Your Environment Quietly Shapes Your Energy (11:41) - The Simple Test: Is This Feeding My Life or Draining It? (12:05) - Foundation 3: Treat Your Body Like the Vehicle of Your Life (13:05) - Why Sleep Became One of His Most Important Health Priorities (14:18) - DNA, Gut Health, Movement and the Data Behind Better Choices (16:25) - Water, Sunlight and Hormesis: The Basics Most People Ignore (18:52) - Foundation 4: Live Your Values When Life Pressures You (24:00) - Foundation 5: Stay Open Before Your Growth Starts Closing Down (30:55) - LIVE IN FLOW — Experience This Work in Person ==================== Guy's Offerings  www.liveinflow.co ====================  Listen on Podcast Spotify Apple Podcasts ====================  Connect with Guy Instagram www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence Live In Flow www.instagram.com/live.in.flow ====================  Continue Your Journey Explore Guy's complete collection of solo podcast episodes: www.youtube.com/show/VLPLKOgPYwzskDo?sbp=Kgt1clRBdHJGem9pd0AB

What if discomfort isn't always a sign that something is wrong?In this episode of the Building Resilience Podcast, Leah Davidson breaks down the three types of discomfort: protective, adaptive, and expansive.You'll learn how to tell whether your nervous system is warning you about a crossed boundary, helping you move through something difficult, or reacting to the unfamiliarity of growth.Because discomfort doesn't always mean “stop.” Sometimes it means protect yourself, ask for support, or take one small step forward.We'll explore:Discomfort does not always mean something is wrong or that you should stop.Protective discomfort signals a boundary, need, or sense of safety may be at risk.Adaptive discomfort comes from moving through something hard that cannot simply be fixed or avoided.Expansive discomfort appears when you step into something new, unfamiliar, or growth-oriented.Before reacting, ask whether you need to protect yourself, seek support, or take one small step forward.LINKS AND RESOURCES:Limited Time: Join The Nervous System Resilience Experience July 13-16, 2026 https://leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/nsr-experience-weekCOMMUNITYMIDLIFE NERVOUS SYSTEM REWIRE COMMUNITY

The Covid Inquiry says billions of pounds of public money were wasted in the scramble to secure protective equipment during the pandemic. Also: Counter terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe believe she was killed in a "targeted attack". And the fossilised remains of a Tyrannosaurus Rex has become the most expensive dinosaur ever sold at auction.

In this deep psychological exploration of Parshas Matos, Rav Burg examines the request of Bnei Gad and Bnei Reuven to stay on the other side of the Yarden through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS).Eretz Yisrael represents the inner space where a person comes into Self — where he stops being carried and begins to live with courage, responsibility, and purpose.Their request to remain on the other side of the Yarden was not simply about land or livestock. It was the voice of a protective part afraid to leave the familiar and enter a larger life of responsibility. Moshe Rabbeinu teaches them — and us — that our protective parts are not bad, but they are not meant to lead the system. They must learn to trust the Self, the Nefesh Elokis, and cross the Yarden with us.

Episode Summary Wednesday's show is a real bouquet of rot: maggot-filled cat litter, horny Florida lesbians, self-righteous robo-taxis, one woman's passionate defense of her pubic hedge, and a pair of preachers who sound like they both need to be tranquilized before Sunday service. Opening Chaos Ongoing Freaks / Updates ⛪ Holy Shit Department Performance Art […] The post My Pubic Hair Is a Protective Fence first appeared on Distorted View Daily.

We tend to think the biggest decisions in our lives are the obvious ones: where we live, who we marry, what work we do. But over the past year, I've realized there's another decision quietly shaping our lives every single day — where we place our attention. Because our attention isn't just what we notice. It's what becomes our lived experience — our memories and our view of the world around us. In this episode, I'm sharing why I've become so much more intentional about what I consume, what I give my energy to, and why protecting my attention has become one of the most meaningful practices in my own life. I share about: Why attention is our most valuable resource The subtle ways distraction pulls us away from ourselves How constant input changes the way we experience ordinary life What I've noticed since stepping away from social media A simple invitation to begin paying attention to what truly deserves it I hope this conversation leaves you wanting a little less noise—and a little more of your own beautiful, ordinary life. P.S. This episode is a little different. Instead of sharing off-the-cuff personal insight, I'm reading a recent essay I published on Substack. It felt like one worth hearing out loud. MENTIONS: Life Unlooped: Summer Edition, join here: https://blairbadenhop.substack.com/subscribe My Substack, This Season: https://blairbadenhop.substack.com

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If you’re looking for the Taylor wedding debrief you’re in the wrong place. That’s in the special Emergency episode we dropped this morning, so scroll back, or click here. Here, we unpack Prince William’s appearance on a very brotherly podcast, and Harry’s latest U-turn on his trip home. Also - is 18 too young to carry a nation’s football hopes? Protective mums and former footballers say yes. Lucas Herrington says no. And, Albo made a mess of a classic gotcha game while trying to stay relevant on a podcast. Kylie Minogue isn’t always the answer. And, “glassholes”. They’re everywhere. Join the waitlist for Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series launching very soon. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next: Listen to Amelia's Zuckerberg story: Facebook User #60: Amelia Lester’s Wild Origin Story Listen to our latest episode: Emergency Meeting: Taylor Wedding Debrief With Holly & Mia Listen: The Influencer Who Disappeared & An Outlouder Made Clare Cry Listen: 9 Questions To Ask Before Going 'No Contact' Listen: ‘Old Money’ Face & The Fight Millennials Are Having With Their Parents Listen: “Emotional Blackmail” An Update On Harry’s Visit Home Listen: A ‘Food Free’ House & Everything We Know About Taylor’s Wedding Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: 'I've also been called "difficult". I'm done apologising for it.' Every single Taylor and Travis wedding update you missed since the big day. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married. This is what we know. Prince William just gave his most candid interview. One comment lands like a message to his brother. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPONSORED BY BELAYIf you're an advisor and you're still scheduling your own appointments, sending your own follow-up emails, or dealing with other tasks keeping you from bringing on other clients, you're the bottleneck. BELAY helps busy leaders find world-class Virtual Assistants who can take tasks off their plate, protect their time, and help them stay focused on the work that actually moves the business forward. Learn more about BELAY and find the right assistant for your business here: http://belaysolutions.com/dbdlABOUT TODAY'S EPISODEBuilding the right portfolio for clients is hard enough.But today, advisors are also trying to manage market risk, protect retirement income, navigate stretched valuations, and help clients stay confident when the next market cycle tests the plan.That's why I'm excited to sit down with Jason Barsema.Jason is the Co-Founder and President of Halo Investing, an award-winning platform that helps advisors access and manage protective, outcome-based investments like structured notes, annuities, insurance solutions, and other advanced wealth strategies.In this episode, we talk about protective investing, defined outcome strategies, and why advisors may need a broader toolkit than the traditional stock-and-bond portfolio.Jason also shares what he learned as an advisor during the Great Financial Crisis, why private credit may deserve more scrutiny, and what it really takes to earn trust with higher-net-worth families.3 Insights From This Week's Episode…#1.) The Protection Conversation Most Advisors Aren't HavingClients want upside, but they also want to know what happens if the market turns against them. Jason shares why protective investing, structured notes, and defined outcome strategies can open a different kind of conversation around risk, income, and client confidence.#2.) Why Private Credit Deserves A Closer LookPrivate credit has become one of the hottest areas in the market, but Jason raises an important question: do clients actually understand what they own? We talk about the risks that can get hidden behind attractive yields, especially when liquidity starts to dry up.#3.) What High-Net-Worth Families Actually Want From AdvisorsWealthy families don't need another advisor walking in with a product idea. They need someone who listens, understands the complexity of their world, and can help them think through legacy, liquidity, family dynamics, philanthropy, and multi-generational planning.SHOW NOTEShttps://bradleyjohnson.com/175FOLLOW BRAD JOHNSON ON SOCIALXInstagramLinkedInFOLLOW DBDL ON SOCIAL:YouTubeTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookDISCLOSURE DBDL podcast episode conversations are intended to provide financial advisors with ideas, strategies, concepts and tools that could be incorporated into their business and their life. No statements made in the episode are offered as, and shall not constitute financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Financial professionals are responsible for ensuring implementation of anything discussed related to business is done so in accordance with any and all regulatory, compliance responsibilities and obligations. The Triad member statements reflect their own experience which may not be representative of all Triad Member experiences, and their appearances were not paid for. Triad Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser. Please visit Triadwealthpartners.com for more information. Triad Wealth Partners, LLC and Triad Partners, LLC are affiliated companies. TP06265629210See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Alcohol intake and health study: No protective effect at low levels, with mortality increasing to 1 in 25 at 14 Drinks per week Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs This study used a cause-specific modeling approach to estimate the lifetime risk of alcohol-attributable mortality and morbidity in the United States based on a person's average lifetime weekly alcohol consumption to assess the impact of per-occasion alcohol consumption on health. Researchers found that alcohol consumption, including at what may be perceived as “moderate” levels, is associated with increased mortality and morbidity risks. These results support tightening alcohol use guidance in the United States, for both males and females, to no more than 1 drink per day.   Read this issue of the ASAM Weekly Subscribe to the ASAM Weekly Visit ASAM

You thought leaving would be the hard part. You didn't know the hard part was what comes after.   In part two of her conversation with Sarah McDugal, Kristin goes deeper into what happens when a woman decides to end a destructive marriage — and the patterns she's been living with follow her directly into family court. What she thought would be a place of vindication often becomes one more arena where the truth doesn't land the way she expects.   Sarah and Kristin cover: Why family court is not designed for justice — and what it actually is designed to do The single most dangerous misconception conservative Christian women bring into the courtroom Why the betrayed parent often looks like the less stable parent — and what to do about it What "high conflict" really means in court, and why courts misread it almost every time The three-role team every high-risk custody case needs (and why your lawyer and therapist alone aren't enough) The High Conflict Court Case Risk Index — how to assess your risk level before you start Why how you begin the process can save or cost you tens of thousands of dollars A compassionate word about the fear of leaving your children part of the time — and data that may surprise you   This is hard, important, necessary listening. Both Kristin and Sarah have lived this story. You are not alone in it.   If you're a man who caused this harm and she is now leaving: this episode will show you what she is up against. That matters.   For pastors, counselors, and coaches: This episode includes a segment specifically for people helpers who work with women when reconciliation is no longer possible. Sarah's provider toolkit is linked in the show notes.   Be gentle with yourself as you listen. Pause when you need to. Take a walk.   Learn more about our programs: Living-truthLiving Truth, Women in the Battle, Men in the Battle | sex addiction The Living Truth Podcast: Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal. #LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #AddictionRecovery #MenInTheBattle #WomenInTheBattle #LivingTruth     Sarah McDugal Resources:

In Part 1 of this deeply honest and emotionally powerful conversation, Eve sits down with relationship therapist Josh Davis to explore the complex intersections of trauma, shame, sexuality, identity, emotional healing, and relationships within the LGBTQIA+ community. Specializing in helping gay men navigate abandonment wounds, self-worth struggles, intimacy challenges, and emotional disconnection, Josh shares valuable insight into how childhood experiences and societal conditioning shape adult relationships, communication patterns, vulnerability, and sexual expression. Together, Eve and Josh unpack the survival mechanisms many people develop to protect themselves from rejection, shame, and emotional pain — and how those same protective patterns can later interfere with intimacy, authenticity, and connection. This episode also explores dissociation during sex and relationships, mindfulness as a healing tool, inner-child work, rebuilding trust within the body, and the journey toward emotional freedom and self-acceptance. Eve shares personal reflections on trauma recovery and reclaiming authenticity after difficult life experiences. Whether you've struggled with vulnerability, intimacy, identity, shame, or understanding how your past impacts your present relationships, this conversation offers compassion, education, validation, and hope. IN THIS EPISODE• LGBTQIA+ mental health and emotional wellness• How childhood trauma shapes adult relationships• Shame, abandonment, and emotional survival patterns• Protective coping mechanisms and intimacy challenges• Dating struggles within the gay community• Sexual freedom vs. validation-seeking behaviors• Dissociation during sex and emotional connection• Mindfulness and body reconnection practices• Inner-child healing and self-acceptance• Vulnerability, authenticity, and emotional growth• Healing relational trauma and rebuilding trust Connect with Guest Josh DavisWebsite: https://www.therapywithjoshd.com/ ASN Lifestyle Magazine Awards – Best EducatorVote for Eve Website: Please Me! Podcast WebsiteSubstack: Please Me! SubstackPatreon: Please Me! Patreon 30-Day Self Pleasure & Body Reconnection PracticesDownload the Free Practices Sexual Longevity ProtocolSexual Longevity Protocol Affiliate Deals & Partners:Sexual Wellness Deals & Resources Shameless Care Parlor Games SDC.com Lady Pump Share your story or expertise on relationships, sexual health, and personal growth:Be a Guest on Please Me! Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Executive Director of Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, Dr. Jackie Grant discusses her organization's work and the outcome of a recent attempt by Utah delegation to utilize the Congressional Review Act to overturn the monument's management plan.

Jazz Chisholm refuses to wear a cup despite a painful foul ball mishap, leading Boomer to argue only catchers wear them, before a discussion on locker room crabs and Boomer's cup habits in the NFL versus adult hockey. Next, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper homer again to beat the Mets, the Yankees drop two straight to the Reds, Rafael Devers refuses a pinch runner, and Wyndham Clark wins the U.S. Open while acknowledging he wasn't a fan favorite. We wrap up with an ill-fated dad joke from Emmanuel Berbari for the Moment of the Day, Boomer discussing a few weddings—including one on a Monday—and Gio mentioning the Netflix documentary Maternal Instincts.

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In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro climb aboard one of America's most infamous haunted railroad relics: The Death Coach. After a devastating 1943 train collision near Wayland, New York, passengers who survived the impact found themselves trapped inside a railcar filled with superheated steam. The horrifying tragedy claimed dozens of lives and left behind a passenger coach that still exists today. Visitors, volunteers, and paranormal investigators claim the coach is haunted by footsteps, voices, screams, and shadowy apparitions connected to one of the most disturbing railroad disasters in American history. Then the journey takes a very different turn with the mysterious medieval carvings known as Sheela na Gigs. Found on churches, castles, and ancient structures throughout Ireland and the British Isles, these strange stone figures have puzzled historians for centuries. Were they warnings against lust? Protective symbols meant to ward off evil? Survivals of ancient fertility traditions? Or something else entirely? The answer remains one of history's most enduring mysteries. From ghostly railroad legends and historical tragedies to medieval symbolism, forgotten folklore, and the strange ways humans assign meaning to the past, this episode explores the places where history, mystery, and the unexplained collide. This Box contains: The Death Coach, haunted trains, railroad disasters, Wayland train wreck, paranormal history, ghost stories, Sheela na Gig, medieval mysteries, Irish folklore, ancient symbols, haunted locations, strange history, and unexplained phenomena. Because the world is stranger than fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you had real certainty and security that you could not be defeated, what would change in the way you think, pray, and move through your day? We sit with that question and let Psalm 91 do what it does best: pull us out of panic and into the steady shelter of God's presence. This is a Christian devotional for anyone who feels worn down by fear, pressure, or the sense that danger is always one step away.You'll hear Psalm 91 read out loud like a personal prayer, inviting your spirit, soul, and body to receive God's promises of protection, deliverance, angelic guarding, and salvation. If your circumstances have been telling you that you're losing, this devotional helps you take heart and remember you are securely held by covenant love.Subscribe for more devotionals, share this with someone who needs refuge today, and leave a review so others can find these prayers. What line from Psalm 91 do you most need to believe right now?

Welcome to ALIVE with Fr. Jonathan Meyer. As we celebrate Father's Day, this Sunday's Gospel reminds us of one of the most repeated phrases in all of Scripture: “Do not be afraid.” Drawing inspiration from St. Joseph, the protector of the Holy Family, Fr. Meyer reflects on the unique vocation of fatherhood—the call to protect, provide, and create a home where others can live free from fear. We give thanks for fathers who have reflected the love of God the Father, pray for healing for those whose experiences have been marked by absence or hurt, and ask St. Joseph to raise up holy men who will defend the dignity of marriage, family life, and the innocence of children. Discussion questions for this Sunday's readings are included below. Gather with family or friends and reflect together on how God is calling you to trust Him more deeply and become the saint He created you to be. Happy Father's Day, and may St. Joseph pray for all fathers. #ALIVE #FathersDay #SaintJoseph #Catholic #SundayGospel #DoNotBeAfraid #FrJonathanMeyer

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive.Why can someone you love still create a stress response in your body?In this episode, Blaine shares what happened during a recent visit with her brother and the familiar tightness that showed up in her chest almost immediately. The experience led her into a conversation about family conditioning, childhood stress patterns, and the ways our nervous systems respond around the people who shaped us earliest.Using the lens of Energy Medicine and the Fire Element, Blaine explores the relationship between connection, protection, emotional openness, and the body's instinct to guard the heart. She also shares some of the intentional tools she uses during family visits to help her body feel more open, calm, and connected when old patterns start getting activated.If family gatherings leave you feeling tense, emotional, shut down, overactivated, or exhausted afterward, this episode will probably feel very familiar.Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:49 My Brother02:53 First Chest Sensation06:31 Why It Happens09:41 Fire Energy Conflict12:03 Calming Breath Tool13:24 Thymus Tapping14:22 Pinky Nail Acupressure15:24 Chest Opening Reset15:54 ConclusionEpisode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EMYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #EnergyMedicine #HeartEnergy #FamilyHealing #TripleWarmer #Shen #NervousSystemSupport

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Melanye “Dr. Mac.” Maclin joins Rushion McDonald to discuss the serious health risks associated with hair relaxers, permanent dyes, and synthetic braids—particularly among Black women. Drawing from over 25 years of research and patient experience, she explains how chemicals used in these products absorb through the scalp, disrupt hormones, and significantly increase the risks of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, early puberty, fibroids, and infertility. The conversation also highlights systemic resistance from the beauty industry, government agencies, and even consumers themselves—primarily due to financial incentives and lack of awareness. Dr. Mac advocates for safer hair practices, increased education, and protective measures to reduce exposure. She also discusses her pioneering internal hair‑health supplements, Bella Nutri, for women (2004) and men (2008), and how she helped introduce the U.S. market to nutritional hair support long before it was mainstream. Purpose of the Interview The purpose of the interview is to: 1. Educate listeners about the hidden health dangers …of chemical hair treatments including relaxers, permanent dyes, and synthetic hair containing benzene. 2. Advocate for informed hair‑care decisions Dr. Mac wants women—especially Black women—to understand how beauty practices impact long‑term health. 3. Encourage the beauty industry to adopt safety protocols Such as scalp protection, warning labels, and honest communication about risks. 4. Highlight Dr. Mac’s work and products Including her Bella Nutri supplements and educational platforms (Ask Dr. Mac). 5. Empower parents to protect children By avoiding chemical treatments on young girls whose bodies are especially vulnerable. Key Takeaways 1. Chemical relaxers and permanent hair dyes are strongly linked to increased cancer risks. Permanent dyes raise the risk of breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer. Black women exhibit a 45% increased risk of breast cancer when using permanent dyes. Combining dyes with relaxers significantly compounds the danger. 2. The danger comes from chemical absorption into the scalp. Relaxer chemicals include sodium, calcium, guanine, and lithium hydroxide. These chemicals burn through the scalp, entering the bloodstream and disrupting hormones, leading to early puberty, fibroids, infertility, and cancer. 3. Synthetic braiding hair contains benzene—a carcinogen. Benzene exposure affects both the stylist and the client. Risks include lung cancer and leukemia. 4. The beauty industry resists change because of profit. Salons rarely display warnings because “it affects business.” The relaxer–damage→hair‑loss→extensions cycle creates a lucrative revenue loop. 5. Children are especially vulnerable to chemical exposure. Relaxers on children under 10 can cause: early puberty fibroids infertility early hysterectomies increased cancer risk Dr. Mac advises never relaxing a child’s hair, but if done, the product must stay on no more than 5–10 minutes with complete scalp protection. 6. Scalp protection is essential for anyone still using relaxers. Use petroleum jelly over the entire scalp, not just the hairline. This reduces chemical absorption during both application and rinsing. 7. Dr. Mac pioneered the U.S. hair‑supplement industry. Developed Bella Nutri after research with a Finnish company (Scalp). Initially dismissed as a “witch doctor,” but now the hair‑supplement market is mainstream. 8. She refuses to participate in relaxer‑related lawsuits. Because she has warned people for 20+ years, she cannot ethically testify for those who ignored repeated warnings. Notable Quotes On the impact of chemicals: “The chemicals burn through the scalp… getting into the main bloodstream and causing hormone disruption.” On the increased cancer risk: “African‑Americans have a more than 45% increased risk when we use permanent hair dyes.” On synthetic braids: “As long as that synthetic hair is on her head, she is breathing in benzene.” On industry pushback: “People are about the green‑eyed devil called money.” On relaxing children’s hair: “Hopefully a mother doesn’t take her child to get a relaxer.” “Hair chemicals can lead to early puberty, fibroids, infertility, even hysterectomies before age 40.” On the vicious cycle of damage and profit: “It’s a 360‑degree money‑making cycle.” On caring more than her patients: “I feel like I’m caring more about someone’s health than they are caring about their own.” On pioneering supplements: “Hair and skin are internal organs—they manifest externally.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Melanye “Dr. Mac.” Maclin joins Rushion McDonald to discuss the serious health risks associated with hair relaxers, permanent dyes, and synthetic braids—particularly among Black women. Drawing from over 25 years of research and patient experience, she explains how chemicals used in these products absorb through the scalp, disrupt hormones, and significantly increase the risks of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, early puberty, fibroids, and infertility. The conversation also highlights systemic resistance from the beauty industry, government agencies, and even consumers themselves—primarily due to financial incentives and lack of awareness. Dr. Mac advocates for safer hair practices, increased education, and protective measures to reduce exposure. She also discusses her pioneering internal hair‑health supplements, Bella Nutri, for women (2004) and men (2008), and how she helped introduce the U.S. market to nutritional hair support long before it was mainstream. Purpose of the Interview The purpose of the interview is to: 1. Educate listeners about the hidden health dangers …of chemical hair treatments including relaxers, permanent dyes, and synthetic hair containing benzene. 2. Advocate for informed hair‑care decisions Dr. Mac wants women—especially Black women—to understand how beauty practices impact long‑term health. 3. Encourage the beauty industry to adopt safety protocols Such as scalp protection, warning labels, and honest communication about risks. 4. Highlight Dr. Mac’s work and products Including her Bella Nutri supplements and educational platforms (Ask Dr. Mac). 5. Empower parents to protect children By avoiding chemical treatments on young girls whose bodies are especially vulnerable. Key Takeaways 1. Chemical relaxers and permanent hair dyes are strongly linked to increased cancer risks. Permanent dyes raise the risk of breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer. Black women exhibit a 45% increased risk of breast cancer when using permanent dyes. Combining dyes with relaxers significantly compounds the danger. 2. The danger comes from chemical absorption into the scalp. Relaxer chemicals include sodium, calcium, guanine, and lithium hydroxide. These chemicals burn through the scalp, entering the bloodstream and disrupting hormones, leading to early puberty, fibroids, infertility, and cancer. 3. Synthetic braiding hair contains benzene—a carcinogen. Benzene exposure affects both the stylist and the client. Risks include lung cancer and leukemia. 4. The beauty industry resists change because of profit. Salons rarely display warnings because “it affects business.” The relaxer–damage→hair‑loss→extensions cycle creates a lucrative revenue loop. 5. Children are especially vulnerable to chemical exposure. Relaxers on children under 10 can cause: early puberty fibroids infertility early hysterectomies increased cancer risk Dr. Mac advises never relaxing a child’s hair, but if done, the product must stay on no more than 5–10 minutes with complete scalp protection. 6. Scalp protection is essential for anyone still using relaxers. Use petroleum jelly over the entire scalp, not just the hairline. This reduces chemical absorption during both application and rinsing. 7. Dr. Mac pioneered the U.S. hair‑supplement industry. Developed Bella Nutri after research with a Finnish company (Scalp). Initially dismissed as a “witch doctor,” but now the hair‑supplement market is mainstream. 8. She refuses to participate in relaxer‑related lawsuits. Because she has warned people for 20+ years, she cannot ethically testify for those who ignored repeated warnings. Notable Quotes On the impact of chemicals: “The chemicals burn through the scalp… getting into the main bloodstream and causing hormone disruption.” On the increased cancer risk: “African‑Americans have a more than 45% increased risk when we use permanent hair dyes.” On synthetic braids: “As long as that synthetic hair is on her head, she is breathing in benzene.” On industry pushback: “People are about the green‑eyed devil called money.” On relaxing children’s hair: “Hopefully a mother doesn’t take her child to get a relaxer.” “Hair chemicals can lead to early puberty, fibroids, infertility, even hysterectomies before age 40.” On the vicious cycle of damage and profit: “It’s a 360‑degree money‑making cycle.” On caring more than her patients: “I feel like I’m caring more about someone’s health than they are caring about their own.” On pioneering supplements: “Hair and skin are internal organs—they manifest externally.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Melanye “Dr. Mac.” Maclin joins Rushion McDonald to discuss the serious health risks associated with hair relaxers, permanent dyes, and synthetic braids—particularly among Black women. Drawing from over 25 years of research and patient experience, she explains how chemicals used in these products absorb through the scalp, disrupt hormones, and significantly increase the risks of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, early puberty, fibroids, and infertility. The conversation also highlights systemic resistance from the beauty industry, government agencies, and even consumers themselves—primarily due to financial incentives and lack of awareness. Dr. Mac advocates for safer hair practices, increased education, and protective measures to reduce exposure. She also discusses her pioneering internal hair‑health supplements, Bella Nutri, for women (2004) and men (2008), and how she helped introduce the U.S. market to nutritional hair support long before it was mainstream. Purpose of the Interview The purpose of the interview is to: 1. Educate listeners about the hidden health dangers …of chemical hair treatments including relaxers, permanent dyes, and synthetic hair containing benzene. 2. Advocate for informed hair‑care decisions Dr. Mac wants women—especially Black women—to understand how beauty practices impact long‑term health. 3. Encourage the beauty industry to adopt safety protocols Such as scalp protection, warning labels, and honest communication about risks. 4. Highlight Dr. Mac’s work and products Including her Bella Nutri supplements and educational platforms (Ask Dr. Mac). 5. Empower parents to protect children By avoiding chemical treatments on young girls whose bodies are especially vulnerable. Key Takeaways 1. Chemical relaxers and permanent hair dyes are strongly linked to increased cancer risks. Permanent dyes raise the risk of breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer. Black women exhibit a 45% increased risk of breast cancer when using permanent dyes. Combining dyes with relaxers significantly compounds the danger. 2. The danger comes from chemical absorption into the scalp. Relaxer chemicals include sodium, calcium, guanine, and lithium hydroxide. These chemicals burn through the scalp, entering the bloodstream and disrupting hormones, leading to early puberty, fibroids, infertility, and cancer. 3. Synthetic braiding hair contains benzene—a carcinogen. Benzene exposure affects both the stylist and the client. Risks include lung cancer and leukemia. 4. The beauty industry resists change because of profit. Salons rarely display warnings because “it affects business.” The relaxer–damage→hair‑loss→extensions cycle creates a lucrative revenue loop. 5. Children are especially vulnerable to chemical exposure. Relaxers on children under 10 can cause: early puberty fibroids infertility early hysterectomies increased cancer risk Dr. Mac advises never relaxing a child’s hair, but if done, the product must stay on no more than 5–10 minutes with complete scalp protection. 6. Scalp protection is essential for anyone still using relaxers. Use petroleum jelly over the entire scalp, not just the hairline. This reduces chemical absorption during both application and rinsing. 7. Dr. Mac pioneered the U.S. hair‑supplement industry. Developed Bella Nutri after research with a Finnish company (Scalp). Initially dismissed as a “witch doctor,” but now the hair‑supplement market is mainstream. 8. She refuses to participate in relaxer‑related lawsuits. Because she has warned people for 20+ years, she cannot ethically testify for those who ignored repeated warnings. Notable Quotes On the impact of chemicals: “The chemicals burn through the scalp… getting into the main bloodstream and causing hormone disruption.” On the increased cancer risk: “African‑Americans have a more than 45% increased risk when we use permanent hair dyes.” On synthetic braids: “As long as that synthetic hair is on her head, she is breathing in benzene.” On industry pushback: “People are about the green‑eyed devil called money.” On relaxing children’s hair: “Hopefully a mother doesn’t take her child to get a relaxer.” “Hair chemicals can lead to early puberty, fibroids, infertility, even hysterectomies before age 40.” On the vicious cycle of damage and profit: “It’s a 360‑degree money‑making cycle.” On caring more than her patients: “I feel like I’m caring more about someone’s health than they are caring about their own.” On pioneering supplements: “Hair and skin are internal organs—they manifest externally.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research shows that queer and trans parents face significantly higher rates of perinatal depression and anxiety, but affirming and community-centered support can make a big difference. In this episode, clinical psychologist and researcher Leiszle Lapping-Carr joins Dr. Rebecca Dekker to talk about the unique mental health challenges 2SLGBTQ+ parents may experience during pregnancy and postpartum and what providers, birth workers, and communities can do to create safer, more supportive care. Dr. Lapping-Carr shares how stigma, discrimination, isolation, and lack of affirming healthcare spaces can affect mental health outcomes for queer and trans parents. She also explains how evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy can be adapted to better support 2SLGBTQ+ families, especially when distress is rooted in experiences of discrimination and loss of safety. Learn how protective factors that support mental health, chosen family and community, and inclusive healthcare providers can make perinatal spaces more affirming for all parents.   (01:43) Dr. Leiszle Lapping-Carr's background and research journey (04:31) Perinatal depression rates among queer and trans parents (07:19) Minority stress, discrimination, and mental health risks (11:08) Protective factors and the importance of community support (12:52) What is the Mothers and Babies intervention? (15:17) Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for queer and trans parents (20:09) Common thought patterns and challenges for LGBTQ+ parents (22:57) Behavioral strategies and "pleasant activities" for mental health (28:58) Barriers to affirming perinatal mental healthcare (32:42) The role of doulas and community recommendations (37:33) Common mistakes providers make when caring for queer and trans parents   Resources Learn more about Dr. Lapping-Carr and her research: feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles/az/profile.html?xid=49272 Postpartum Support International Online Support Groups: postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/ Mothers and Babies preventive perinatal depression intervention: mothersandbabiesprogram.org/providers/   For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Matt and Lorin continue to gear up for the arrival of Roach Koach X on Saturday June 20th, 9:30pm at Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale, MI. Get your tickets at GoComedy.net! Also in this episode:-Masters of the Universe, SEEN!-Nic Cage, MET!-Gideon, BACK!-Ross Robinson, FOLLOWING!-RockLansing, HAS PROTECTIVE TUBES!-Louisville Loves It Loud, SATURDAY!-Klokwise, NO FUCKS!-And Stupid F'N Matt's Nu Core for Old Heads, TWO!Take a listen!Roach Koach X is almost here! June 20th at Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale Michigan. Tickets now on sale!

In this episode I go over one of the most misdiagnosed behaviors in dogs.

Most parents teach their children “stranger danger” and protective behaviours believing it will keep them safe. But what if the way we’ve approached child safety for decades isn’t actually the most effective strategy? In this confronting but deeply important conversation, Dr Justin Coulson speaks with child sexual abuse prevention specialist Dr Julia Rudolph about how abuse really unfolds, why grooming is often invisible to families, and the practical shifts parents can make to create safer environments for children. This episode explores the hidden patterns behind grooming, the limits of child-focused prevention strategies, and why parents play the most powerful role in protecting kids. It’s uncomfortable listening at times — but it may also change the way you think about safety forever. KEY POINTS: Why most child sexual abuse does not begin with fear or violenceHow grooming targets both children and adults The “Five Cs of Grooming” parents need to understand Why traditional “protective behaviours” education may fall short The research-backed parenting strategies linked to lower abuse risk How supervision, boundaries, and engagement create safer environments The shift parents need to make from teaching safety to creating safety QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:“Prevention is not about preparing children to manage dangerous adults. It’s about adults creating the conditions that make children harder to access, harder to isolate, and surrounded by safe, engaged environments.” RESOURCES MENTIONED: Protective Pathways Happy Families ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS: Learn the signs and stages of grooming, both online and offline Get curious about the environments and adults around your child Create clear family rules and boundaries around supervision and care Focus on warm, connected relationships with your children Shift the question from “How do I teach my child to stay safe?” to “How do I create safer environments around my child?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Christine Cocchiola is back with a brand-new children's book called Every Moment of Every Day. It's a book for kids who are going back and forth between homes when one of those homes isn't safe. It gives children language for what they're feeling, and it gives protective parents a roadmap for how to support them when they come home. This book does something I haven't seen in any other children's book about divorce: it integrates somatic healing methods to help kids move out of survival mode and back into connection. It also gives children something abusers never do: choice and agency. We also talk about how to co-regulate when your child comes home dysregulated, which is so hard to do, but so incredibly important. And I ask Dr. C for her thoughts on the way narcissists and coercive controllers are often conflated. She explains why they are not the same. This is the kind of conversation that reminds me why we can't stop being fierce advocates for the people we work with every day. As Dr. C says, when kids finally connect the dots and the attachment gets rebuilt, it's the most beautiful thing to watch. And it starts with you. What you'll hear about in this episode: Why Dr. C wrote a children's book specifically for kids in shared custody situations with an abusive parent, and what she was trying to give them (4:59) How the book helps kids identify what they're feeling in their body, not just their emotions (6:43) What makes this book different from other divorce books, which tend to normalize and soften when kids actually need to be seen (9:53) How the book integrates somatic healing methods, and what that looks like in practice (10:42) Why narcissists and coercive controllers are not the same, and why that distinction matters enormously for how you navigate these systems (21:48) What Dr. C has learned from her own experience of parental alienation, and the beautiful reunification stories she's seeing now (34:12) Why telling your kids "Dad loves you and is doing the best he can" may actually be gaslighting them (37:33) Learn more about Dr. Christine Cocchiola: Christine M. Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, is a recognized expert on coercive control and its impact on adult and child victims. As a college professor of social work, she earned her Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from New York University, where she was mentored by Dr. Evan Stark, a leading authority on coercive control. Dr. Cocchiola presents internationally on the dynamics of coercive control, educating professionals, advocates, and protective parents about children's lived experiences and the most effective intervention strategies for victims of abuse. A social justice advocate since age 19, she developed The Protective Parenting Program, an evidence-based, attachment-focused therapeutic model designed for parents whose children have been harmed by abusive partners. As both a survivor and protective parent, Dr. Cocchiola brings personal insight to her professional work. She is the author of the children's book Every Moment of Every Day and co-author of FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld. Her TEDx talk with over 1.4 M views, "It is ALL Coercive Control," is available on YouTube.  Resources & Links: Registration is now open for the Unbreakable Retreat!Kate Anthony's Complete Parenting Plan Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate The Divorce Survival Guide Resource BundlePhoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment CollectiveKate on InstagramKate on FacebookKate's Substack Newsletter: Divorce Coaching Dispatch The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast Episodes are also available YouTube! Seven Step Mindset Reset for Divorce  Dr. Cocchiola's website Dr. C on Instagram Dr. C on Facebook =================== DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. =================== Episode link: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-370-the-book-every-protective-parent-needs-helping-children-heal-from-coercive-control-with-dr-christine-cocchiola/

Today, I'm thrilled to connect with Dr. Jordan Emont. He is a board-certified OB-GYN with specialty training in menopause medicine, integrative hormonal care, and sexual health, and is one of fewer than 5,000 physicians worldwide who hold the Menopause Society-certified practitioner designation. In this conversation, we unpack the fear narrative surrounding HRT and clarify the distinctions between estrogen, progesterone, and cancer risk. We explore the impact of the Women's Health Initiative and discuss why rigid dogmatism has no place in women's health, the risks associated with early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency, individual risk stratification, and contraindications to HRT. We also examine the connection between gut health and colorectal cancer, metabolic health as a modifiable cancer risk, and the emotional side of middle age and hormone replacement therapy. Stay tuned for one of the most important and thought-provoking conversations we've ever had on the podcast. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How fears about hormone therapy are often based on outdated or misinterpreted data The difference between physiologic hormones and synthetic hormone formulations How the Women's Health Initiative's messaging that HRT causes breast cancer comes from an oversimplification of data How the fear-driven WHI headlines continue to impact women's and clinicians' thoughts about hormone replacement therapy  How women's concerns about menopause, sexual health, and menstrual symptoms are often dismissed The health risks associated with early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency How declining estrogen levels affect multiple body systems, including gut-related and immune-related pathways Why is insulin resistance a major concern?  True contraindications for avoiding HRT Bio: Dr. Jordan Emont Dr. Jordan Emont is a board-certified OB/GYN and Menopause Certified Practitioner who specializes in menopause care for women who've been dismissed, undertreated, or told their symptoms are just part of aging. He's here to change that conversation. He trained at Yale, Brown, and Columbia, and is now an adjunct clinical faculty member at Stanford. He works at a community health center in the Bay Area, providing care to underserved populations, and runs his own private telehealth practice focused on complex menopause care. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book. The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Jordan Emont On his website Instagram and Substack

In tonight's sleep hypnosis with Jessica, we're revisiting the protective mind - the part of us that stays alert in an effort to keep us safe, even when it's time to rest. Through deep relaxation and gentle visualization, this session helps you soften old patterns of vigilance, reconnect with a sense of safety, and invite deeper, more restorative sleep. As always, tonight's episode will start with a relaxing introduction from Jessica, before we sink into tonight's Sleep Hypnosis. If you'd like an extra immersive experience, you can also watch this episode on Spotify, complete with soothing visuals