Podcasts about Qi

Dan Tiernan is a comedian from Live at the Apollo, QI, The Last Leg, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping, Unforgivable, Comedy Central Live, Stand Up to Cancer, The Stand Up Sketch Show, and Rosie Jones's Disability Comedy Extravaganza. His Edinburgh Fringe debut hour ‘Going Under' saw him received a nomination for Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Comedy Award 2023, win Best Newcomer at the ISH Comedy Awards 2023 and he recorded the show as a BBC Radio 4 stand-up special. In 2022, he was named "British Comedian of the Year", and won the BBC New Comedy Award. Dan is returning to Edinburgh at Monkey Barrel 1 this August 2026 with his new show, Quartz and All .Dan Tiernan is our guest in episode 590 of My Time Capsule and he chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Buy tickets for Quartz and All at Edinburgh Festival - https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/dan-tiernan-quartz-and-all .For all other live shows, visit - https://linktr.ee/dantiernan .Follow Dan Tiernan on Instagram: @tiernancomedian .Visit our website! - https://mytimecapsulepodcast.com .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast and get all episodes ad-free, please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Kundalini Sunday Zoom session, Chrism opens the floor for participants to discuss their current Kundalini symptoms, questions, and energetic challenges following the previous Shaktipat and Zoom sessions.The episode begins with questions about intense lower-back pain, first- and second-chakra expansion, spinal “teething,” internal heat and cold, grounding, Gyan Mudra, meditation, sacred feminine coldness, and sacred masculine heat. Several participants receive live guidance around overwhelming energy, nervous-system overload, marijuana use, entity exposure, energetic attachments, back pain, food restriction, and rapid physical changes.A major theme of the episode is spiritual boundary-setting. Zorka describes being guided to say “I revoke consent,” and Chrism explains this as Kundalini teaching her not to give permission to entities or fear-based influences. The conversation expands into possession, rage, non-attachment, auditory intrusion, and learning to take charge of one's energetic equation without fear.Later sections explore eye contact, entity transfer, ocular connection, mental-health work, aura reading, second sight, the rose protection technique, possession, karmic redemption, long hair as a self-activating Kundalini conduit, parasite cleansing, digestive issues, diet changes, caffeine withdrawal, Yaupon tea, Yerba Mate cautions, alternate nostril breathing, acupuncture versus Kundalini, Qi versus Kundalini, cannabis, microdosing, mushrooms, peyote, ayahuasca, DMT, and the difference between plant medicine ceremonies and direct Kundalini practice.•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•Drawing on more than six decades of direct experience with awakened Kundalini, Chrism offers grounded guidance for those navigating the physical and energetic challenges of awakening.This podcast is offered freely to support those walking the path of Kundalini awakening.For private one on one support from Chrism for your own Kundalini equation, as well as other services and resources, visit https://chrismkundalini.com.Recorded live on 6 Jun 2026

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Jack Clifford, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9) with 21 years of service and founder of eecplocator.com, Atlantic EECP, and the EECP Retreat at Waking Dreams Wellness in Asheville, NC. His book, EECP: The Most Underutilized Therapy in Medicine, is a comprehensive guide for patients, caregivers, and physicians.Jack recounts being diagnosed at 47 with a 100% blocked LAD “widow maker” and severe multi-vessel disease, then pausing to question immediate bypass surgery and choosing noninvasive enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) to improve circulation. He explains why EECP is still underused despite FDA approval and research, and describes building eecplocator.com to expand access, educate patients and clinicians, and push for reimbursement tied to endothelial dysfunction.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-061926-GK

A tradição taoísta desenvolveu, ao longo de milhares de anos, práticas voltadas para a preservação da vitalidade, da saúde e do equilíbrio emocional. Neste episódio, Otávio Leal apresenta conceitos centrais do taoísmo relacionados à energia vital e à forma como ela pode ser direcionada para diferentes áreas da vida.A conversa explora as energias Jing, Qi e Shen, a circulação energética pelo corpo, a relação entre emoções e órgãos internos, além das práticas de autocuidado voltadas para homens e mulheres. Um mergulho em uma das tradições mais sofisticadas do Oriente quando o assunto é longevidade, bem-estar e desenvolvimento espiritual.

Offene Wohnküchen, große Glasfronten und viel Licht sehen oft beeindruckend aus – aber fühlen sie sich auch gut an? In dieser Folge spricht Julia Ries darüber, wo Architektur und Feng Shui zusammenpassen und wo es knirscht. Als Architektin und Feng-Shui-Expertin zeigt sie, warum gute Raumplanung beim Menschen beginnt: Ein Raum braucht nicht nur Funktion und Ästhetik, sondern auch Orientierung, Schutz und Struktur. Es geht um große Fenster, offene Wohnbereiche, Minimalismus, Türenfluchten und die Frage, warum manche Räume sofort wohlig wirken – und andere trotz Designerlook seltsam unruhig bleiben. Eine Folge für alle, die bauen, umbauen oder Räume bewusster gestalten möchten. Jetzt reinhören, abonnieren und gern weiterleiten an alle, die gerade planen.

Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean to truly improve outcomes for very low birth weight infants, and are we actually doing it? In this episode, Daphna sits down with Dr. Joseph Kaempf, neonatologist and Medical Director of Value Research and Innovation at Providence Health System in Oregon, to examine some uncomfortable truths about neonatal quality improvement. Dr. Kaempf shares findings from a study spanning 16 NICUs over 14 years showing that composite morbidity outcomes have remained flat while length of stay has increased. He explores why traditional QI tools like driver diagrams and PDSA cycles may no longer be sufficient, and why augmented intelligence may be the next frontier. The conversation also touches on culture as a driver of NICU performance and the gap between institutional interests and true shared decision-making with families. A candid episode for anyone invested in the future of neonatology.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.Enjoy!

X2M.255 Quiétude | Stillness and the Super-Conqueror Series: CR20 Place De La Concorde Romans 8:37 does not announce escape from pressure. It names victory inside it: “in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” This is Quiétude: the stillness after obedience, the confidence before visible result, the refusal to turn victory into spectacle, seizure, or premature motion. Paul's word is ὑπερνικῶμεν: hypernikōmen: we more-than-conquer, overwhelmingly prevail, hyper-conquer.¹ A conqueror defeats the obstacle. A Super-Conqueror remains in Christ until the obstacle itself becomes testimony. Pressure becomes witness. The wound becomes proof. Accusation becomes the place where the blood speaks. Death becomes resurrection ground. But the final clause governs everything: “through Him who loved us.” The victory is not generated by force, intelligence, spiritual rank, charisma, or self-authorizing power. It is received through divine love. The Super-Conqueror is not an independent throne. The Super-Conqueror is a witness of love under pressure. Revelation gives the Lamb-shaped form: they overcome by the blood of the Lamb, by the word of their testimony, and by faithfulness even unto death.² Their testimony does not create Christ's victory. It agrees with what He has already accomplished. The Lamb was slain, yet He stands. The grave received Him, yet could not retain Him. The enemy made the wound, but the enemy does not define the wound. In Qitronix language: Qiₜ overcomes within the bounded field. Qiₜ² preserves the meaning of the whole field. Qavāmium tests whether that preserved meaning can stand. Qiₜ is coherent action under resistance. Qiₜ² is recursive coherence under pressure: testimony, identity, suffering, custody, inheritance, and outcome held together until the hostile condition loses final authority. Quiétude guards the line: Coherence is not permission. Readiness is not authorization. Standing requires measure. Solomon shows the architectural pattern. David fought while the Lord subdued the field. Solomon built only when rest, lawful succession, and the prior word of God converged.³ Victory cleared the field. Authorization built the house. Luke gives the ascension pattern. In Luke 9:51, Jesus sets His face toward Jerusalem: active resolve. In Luke 24:51, He lifts His hands in blessing and is carried upward: rested reception.⁴ Before the cross: set the face. After resurrection: lift the hands and bless. The Super-Conqueror does not climb into glory. The Super-Conqueror is carried by the victory love has already completed. In Place De La Concorde architecture, X2M.255 is the stillness-bound victory event: the battle has lost the right to define the beloved, but the next movement remains under custody. The victory is confessed. The testimony is preserved. The inheritance is held. The house waits for its measured line. Glorification | The Final Frontier Going boldly where the last man has gone before! Decrease time over target: PayPal or Venmo @clastronaut Cash App $clastronaut X2M.255 Quiétude is not passive resignation. It is love-governed hyper-victory held beneath divine timing: pressure becomes testimony, suffering loses final authority, obedience gives way to rested reception, and the Super-Conqueror preserves the victory without seizing the throne. The victory is real. The line must hold. The house may stand only through the One who loved us. Footnotes ¹ Romans 8:37 uses hypernikōmen, from hyper and nikaō: more-than-overcoming. ² Revelation 12:11 grounds overcoming in the Lamb's blood, testimony, and faithful endurance. ³ 1 Kings 5:2–5 distinguishes subdued adversaries from authorized temple-building. ⁴ Luke 9:51 and Luke 24:51 frame resolve before the cross and reception after completion. ⁵ Qiₜ², Super-Conqueror, and Qavāmium are interpretive analogies, not claims of spiritual rank, autonomous authority, or execution permission.

On this week's episode of Security Dilemma, John Gay and A.J. Manuzzi have a conversation with the Quincy Institute's Nick Cleveland-Stout about his research on the foreign influence lobby in Washington and how foreign and corporate influence distort American foreign policy. Nick is a research associate in the Democratizing Foreign Policy program at QI. He investigates foreign influence, think tank funding, and war profiteering. Previously, he conducted research on US-Brazil relations as a Fulbright fellow at the Federal University of Santa Catarina. Nick has been involved with JQAS in some capacity for years, co-founding a JQAS campus chapter at Colorado College before completing the Society's Marcellus Policy Fellowship, and now serving as a JQAS Strategic Leaders Fellow.Listener Questions:We are opening up SD to listener-submitted questions! Submit questions you'd like to ask future guests ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please specify the episode pertaining to the question in your response.Upcoming recordings include: World Order After the Iran War with Danny Bessner

In this episode, I share my experience with acupuncture and cupping—two ancient practices I use every month to support my hormones, especially during PMS. I explain what Qi is, how energy flows in the body, and how these treatments help restore balance, reduce stress, and support overall well-being.فهاد الحلقة كنشارك معاكم التجربة ديالي مع acupuncture وcupping—جوج طرق قدام كنستعملهم كل شهر باش ندعم الهرمونات ديالي، خصوصاً ففترة PMS. كنشرح شنو هو Qi، كيفاش كتدور الطاقة فالجسم، وكيفاش هاد العلاجات كيرجعو التوازن، كينقصو الستريس، وكيعاونو على الراحة والصحة العامة.

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Peter Kowey, MD, Professor of Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology at Thomas Jefferson University, Emeritus Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases at the Lankenau Heart Institute, and the William WikoffSmith Chair in Cardiovascular Research at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research.Dr. Kowey discusses his book Failure to Treat, using patient-inspired stories to show how modern healthcare has grown less human and more complicated. He highlights harms from electronic medical records, profit-driven screening, malpractice-driven defensive medicine, administrative control, drug advertising, and burnout, and calls for universal access to basic care.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-061226-GK

Wo liegt der Unterschied zwischen Zeit und Zyklus? Die Zeit ist eine gerade Linie, die unendlich scheint. Sie kommt aus dem „Nichts“ und verliert sich im „Nichts“ und die Sekunde dazwischen nennt man Leben. Zyklen sind keine geraden Linien, sondern Schleifen die sich wiederfinden, auch wenn sie sich von Zyklus zu Zyklus oder von Wandel zu Wandel verändert haben. Und wenn wir wissen, dass sich alle Zyklen wiederfinden und wenn wir die Wandlungen innerhalb eines Zyklus kennen, dann können wir so die Wiederkehr voraussagen. Die Einteilungen von Zeitlinien mit Tagen, Monaten oder Jahren, die vergehen und kommen nie wieder. Aber die Einteilungen von Zeitschleifen, also Zyklen, wiederholen sich immer wieder. Sie entwickeln sich weiter und zwar schleifenförmig von Zyklus zu Zyklus. Wenn wir die Wandlungen kennen die sie durchlaufen, dann können wir die Veränderungen annähernd abschätzen. Karl-Willy Wittstadt erklärt die Einflüsse der Zyklen auf uns Menschen und versucht zu ergründen, wo am Ende die Veränderung hinzielen.

Alan Davies is getting everything out into the open and bringing his new tour to Kiwi stages. The British comedian is best known for his regular spot on the long-running panel show QI and his portrayal of the titular role in Jonathan Creek. And now he's returning to New Zealand's shores for the first time in a decade – with ten performances of his new stand-up show over the span of two weeks. ‘Think Ahead' was written alongside the second volume of his memoir —White Male Stand-Up— which deals with the ongoing impacts of childhood abuse, the death of his mother, and navigating the world of comedy and television. “I started to work up, kind of alongside it, ideas for a stand-up show, and really wanting to talk about all the more difficult things I've experienced in that form,” he told Heather du Plessis-Allan. “Thinking, well, I've been doing this for 35 years, I'm able to turn my hand to it.” Davis knows he's not alone in his experiences, that there are people in the audience who've experienced similar things and are sitting there in silence – just as he did. “Let's get it out in the open.” “I try and be as funny as possible, and present a full version of who I am, really, and it's, I think it's really paying off, the response is really good, it's been very gratifying, I didn't know how it would go,” he told du Plessis-Allan. “I just think it's the best show I've ever done.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was verbindet Ayurveda und die traditionelle chinesische Medizin wirklich? Warum spielt die Verdauung in beiden Heiltraditionen eine so zentrale Rolle? Und was hat Reizdarm, Stress und Hochsensibilität mit Energiefluss zu tun? In dieser Podcastfolge spreche ich mit Jasna von der Naturheilpraxis Allgäu über die Gemeinsamkeiten von Ayurveda und chinesischer Medizin, den Blick auf Verdauungsbeschwerden aus ganzheitlicher Sicht und darüber, warum Symptome oft mehr sind als „nur“ körperliche Beschwerden. Wir sprechen unter anderem über: den Unterschied zwischen TCM und traditioneller chinesischer Medizin die 5 Elemente und was sie über uns verraten können warum Emotionen und Verdauung so eng verbunden sind das Konzept von Qi, Stagnation und Energiefluss Hochsensibilität und Körperwahrnehmung warum der Körper nicht gegen uns arbeitet Akupunktur bei Verdauungsbeschwerden und Reizdarm den Stellenwert von Ernährung in der chinesischen Medizin intuitive Gesundheit statt starrer Regeln Jasnas Vision eines ganzheitlichen Gesundheitshauses im Allgäu: „Roots & Rise“ Eine Folge für alle, die Gesundheit ganzheitlicher betrachten möchten und sich mehr Verbindung zu ihrem Körper wünschen. Kurs 5 Elemente Rabattcode 5Elemente Mehr zu Jasna & Roots & Rise: https://naturheilpraxisallgaeu.de/impressum/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturheilpraxisallgaeu/ https://www.instagram.com/roots__rise/ Wenn dir die Folge gefallen hat, freue ich mich sehr über eine Bewertung oder wenn du den Podcast mit Menschen teilst, für die das Thema hilfreich sein könnte. Hole dir mein Buch “Ayurveda für den Darm” www.lenatura.de Warteliste Therapieplätze https://www.lenatura.de/ernaehrungstherapie ⭐Link zur Bewertung⭐ Ich freue mich von dir zu hören, bis dahin hör auf dein Bauchgefühl und lass es dir gut gehen! Deine Lena✨ Folge direkt herunterladen

Anne Ghesquière reçoit Béatrice Millêtre, Dre en psychologie, spécialiste du haut potentiel et des neurodiversités. Peut-on encore réduire l'intelligence à un chiffre ou à des performances ? Dans quelle mesure notre société peine-t-elle à faire une place aux personnes qui pensent, ressentent ou fonctionnent différemment ? À rebours des visions normatives et des étiquettes figées, Béatrice Millêtre propose une autre lecture de l'intelligence : une intelligence vivante, incarnée, relationnelle, intuitive et profondément liée au sens. Elle explore les notions de potentiel singulier, de conscience élargie, de burn-out de valeurs, de bore-out, de neurodiversité et nous invite à réinventer nos modèles éducatifs, professionnels et collectifs. Son livre Les potentiels singuliers, L'autre façon d'habiter le monde est publié aux éditions Payot & Rivages. Épisode #697Quelques citations du podcast avec Béatrice Millêtre : "Le haut potentiel c'est un ensemble de singularités, c'est pas un trouble.""Quand on est soi-même neurodivergent, ou neurotypique, l'autre paraît venir d'une autre planète.""Personne n'est trop. C'est toujours trop par rapport à un référentiel."À réécouter : #588 Comprendre la neuroatypie & le haut potentielRecevez chaque semaine l'inspirante newsletter Métamorphose par Anne GhesquièreDécouvrez Objectif Métamorphose, notre programme en 12 étapes pour partir à la rencontre de soi-même.Suivez nos RS : Insta, Facebook et TikTokAbonnez-vous sur Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Deezer / Castbox / YouTubeSoutenez Métamorphose en rejoignant la Tribu MétamorphoseThèmes abordés lors du podcast avec Béatrice Millêtre : 00:00Introduction01:30L'invitée, Béatrice Millêtre02:01Pourquoi les tests de QI ne suffisent pas07:49L'intelligence, un écosystème vivant14:55Hypersensibilité, TDAH, autisme : faux amis ?17:41Neurotypiques / neurodivergents : se comprendre24:09Polychronie : ces cerveaux qui pensent hors du temps30:29Flow et papillonnage créatif38:52Hypersensibilité et intuition42:18Le besoin indispensable de sens46:54Vers une société collaborativeAvant-propos et précautions à l'écoute du podcast Photo DR Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Just like Yin and Yang Qi and Blood, it's the kind of thing where you can't really talk about Chinese Medicine and explain what's happening without using this framework and guide of the Five Element Theory. On this episode, I really focus my lens on what this theory is and why anyone would want to use it in their life. The five elements are fire, earth, metal, water, and wood. Within each elements we get into the following categories:- Nature and Environment- Sensory and Ascetic- Body and Organs- Mind and EmotionsIf you've ever felt like your body was speaking a language you couldn't quite translate, the Five Element Theory might be the key you didn't know you were looking for. This framework dissolved the illusion of separation I felt between myself and the natural world, helped me feel more connected to the cycles and seasons I'd always lived inside, and gave me the confidence to finally be the authority of my own health. Support this podcast and listen to the rest of this episode by signing up for my Patreon by clicking here. Related Episodes: Whispers of Five Spirits of Chinese Medicine p. 1Whispers of Five Spirits of Chinese Medicine p. 2Whispers of Sleep from a Chinese Medicine Perspective Whispers of Digestion and Food Therapy from a Chinese Medicine PerspectiveWhispers of Qi and Blood Whispers from Your HerbalistWhispers of Clarity p. 2: Qi Gong Learn more about the School of Whispers: www.schoolofwhispers.comIf you'd like to learn more about working with me, click here. Sign up for the monthly newsletter to receive a free e-book on the Five Element Theory and to stay up to date on podcasts, retreats, workshops, and more. Contact me hereConnect:Instagram- @schoolofwhispersInstagram (personal)- @__steef___FacebookYoutubeDISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Stephanie or her guests.

On this episode the guys dive deeper into The Mandalorian And Grogu by examining the development and characters arcs of the title characters, Din and Grogu. How much did the father and son duo grow in the new film, and was it enough to be satisfactory? Plus, the Ninth Jedi series may be coming soon, Emillia Clarke pours cold water on a potential return for Qi'ra, and we just got an amazing new look inside the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. And furthermore they remember a true Star Wars legend; Oscar winning editor Marcia Lucas. Tune in for that and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU

In this episode, Jo shares the June 2026 Flying Stars Feng Shui forecast, beginning from 5 June 2026 at 11:50pm, becoming more noticeable from 6 June onwards. June arrives with exceptionally strong Fire energy. We are already in Period 9, a 20-year Fire period, and 2026 is the Yang Fire Horse year. As we move towards the summer solstice on 21 June, the Fire element becomes even more pronounced. Fire is associated with: Visibility Reputation Fame Recognition Marketing Branding Performance Illumination Exposure Expansion This makes June a powerful month for anyone working with public presence, creativity, performance, media, communication, reputation-building or personal visibility. At the centre of the chart, the Flying Star 4 arrives, bringing themes of popularity, creativity, study, romance, writing, learning and communication. Because the centre influences the whole chart, these themes ripple through the entire month. Jo also revisits the Trilogy of Luck: Heaven Luck — the stars, timing, BaZi and cycles we cannot change, but can read and understand. Earth Luck — the Feng Shui of our homes, rooms, sectors, furniture and physical environment. Man Luck — the choices we make, the actions we take, and how consciously we work with the energy available. The episode then moves through each sector of the home for June 2026. The South contains wealth potential, but also pressure. This sector can support prosperity, especially for those who benefit from Fire energy, but it should be kept peaceful and quiet due to the annual misfortune star. The Southwest brings auspicious energy for new beginnings and longer-term wealth. Spending time here, or sitting with your back to the southwest, can help draw in supportive energy. The West supports success, authority and helpful opportunities. It is a useful sector for increasing recognition and results. The Northwest needs care, as a difficult monthly star brings potential challenges. Avoid renovations, loud noise or heated arguments in this area. The North holds surprising prosperity potential, including unexpected opportunities or windfalls. However, because the annual Six Killings energy is also present, this sector should be used calmly rather than aggressively activated. The Northeast is creative and supportive for study or writing, but may also carry a risk of misunderstanding, gossip, betrayal or unclear intentions. Use this area gently and avoid mean-spirited dynamics. The East is one of the more supportive sectors for completion. This is a strong area for finishing projects, meeting deadlines, wrapping things up and seeing earlier work come to fruition. The Southeast brings movement, growth and momentum, but also conflict or impatience. It can help with procrastination, but needs to be handled carefully to avoid arguments or impulsive reactions. Jo then looks at how June 2026 may affect the Chinese zodiac animals. The Rat clashes with the Horse, making June busy, stimulating and potentially demanding — but also lucky for wealth and opportunity. The Ox should be mindful of communication and misunderstandings. The Tiger combines with the Horse, increasing Fire energy, motivation and momentum, but also impatience. The Rabbit benefits from completion energy and may see results from earlier efforts. The Dragon and Snake should avoid drama, politics and unnecessary conflict. The Horse experiences amplified energy and should be mindful of self-penalty, overdoing things or becoming its own obstacle. The Goat is well-supported by the Horse and may enjoy cooperation, visibility and relationship growth. The Monkey benefits from new beginnings and a lift in energy. The Rooster may find June successful, with helpful people and problem-solving opportunities. The Dog combines with the Horse but may face complications, delays or unexpected challenges. The Pig has generally steady energy but should avoid unnecessary risks and protect health and energy levels. Jo closes the episode by inviting listeners to get in touch for Feng Shui, BaZi or Qi Men consultations, and to join the Patreon family for daily Qi updates.

Back in June 2024, we highlighted surprising data from JAMA Network Open regarding adolescent care in the ED. Because many adolescents use the ED as their primary care provider, it's a good opportunity for them to have contraception addressed regardless of why they presented. But that's not what was happening. That publication from two years ago showed significant gaps in addressing contraception in the ED to pregnancy vulnerable young women, mainly teens. We covered those results back then and said that that would be a wonderful QI project for any resident or medical students to work with their hospital ED to improve that. Well, now a similar publication, looking at a different target- STI empiric treatment among pregnant women in the ED, has been published with that same vibe. Yep, there are BIG discrepancies in what pregnant women are given- or in this case, NOT GIVEN, in the ED compared to their nonpregnant peers. This was published in mid-April 2026. Two big questions remain unanswered in this data. Listen in for details. 1. Gottlieb M, Moyer E, Slocum GW, et al. Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment Rates Among Pregnant vs Nonpregnant Patients in Emergency Departments. JAMA Network Open. 2026. 2. Canter H, Reed J, Palmer C, et al. Contraception Use and Pregnancy Risk Among Adolescents in Pediatric Emergency Departments. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(6):e2418213. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.18213

J'ai l'impression d'avoir pris 120 points de QI et d'avoir grimpé l'everest en même temps : j'ai découvert GOT et j'ai aimé ? Je décrypte ENFIN ce phénomène international (c'est faux je lis juste mes citations préférées). Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Kevin Mack, the new president of Via Licensing Alliance, joins Eli for the Clause 8 season finale.Kevin talks about Via's plans to build its next patent pools around "de facto" standards — technology the market adopted on its own, with no standards body behind it — which would push collaborative licensing into territory it has never touched. Mack also takes a hard look at the royalty-free models spreading through tech and AI, from AV1 to the new Shared AI License Foundation (SAIL), argues that "free" rarely stays free, and explains why he's optimistic about where the patent system is heading.Kevin and Eli also discuss:*Via's model and the "tipping point" that turns a pool from a few licensors into thousands of licensees*"De facto" standards: pooling patents for technology no standards body ever blessed*Leadership turnover at Via, the HEVC pool's move to Access Advance, and a new strategy-and-growth group*The push into semiconductors, including a new DRAM memory program*AV1, SAIL, and why Mack thinks royalty-free rarely stays free*Whether AI patents are as "foundational" as advertised — and why "AI is not new"*Efficient infringement, patents as property rights, and why companies ultimately take a license*The mood out of Via's Rome summit and a US patent system tilting back toward ownersNotable names, companies & standardsPeople: Kevin Mack (president, Via Licensing Alliance); Heath Hoglund (former Via president); John Amster (Jamster Capital; RPX co-founder)Organizations: Via Licensing Alliance (Via LA), MPEG LA, Dolby, Access Advance, Alliance for Open Media, Shared AI License Foundation (SAIL), WIPO (PatentScope), DOJ, USPTOSAIL founders / board (public): Anthropic, Genentech, IBM, Meta, Microsoft; board observers eBay and TD Bank Group; members include Block and FigmaStandards & technologies: AAC, AVC (H.264), HEVC (H.265), AV1, MPEG-2, Qi wireless charging, DRAM memory, SEP / FRANDDisclaimer This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.voiceofip.com

Today's guest is one of the country's best-loved comedians and presenters - the wonderful Tom Allen. You'll know him from Bake Off: An Extra Slice, The Apprentice: You're Fired, QI, Would I Lie To You?, Live at the Apollo and of course his standup comedy. He's also a brilliant writer, and his new novel, Common Decency, is out now.Tom's travel diaries are full of glorious detail. We talk childhood holidays, package holidays, the etiquette of sunbeds, solo travel, America, Japan, Spain, the joy of a great hotel, and why food is so often the thing that makes a place unforgettable.Destination Recap: Holly: Sani, Halkidiki, Greece Tom:Gran Canaria, SpainJavea, SpainAlicante, SpainBenidorm, SpainSan Francisco, USANew York, USAPhiladelphia, USACherry Hill, USAJapanTokyo, JapanKyoto, JapanOsaka, JapanHiroshima, JapanNara, JapanGran Canaria, SpainMaspalomas, SpainMenorca, SpainWakefield, EnglandElgin, ScotlandBanchory, ScotlandHighlands and Islands, ScotlandBeijing, ChinaForbidden City, ChinaGreat Wall of China, ChinaTom Allen's hilarious debut novel Common Decency is out now Today's episode was filmed in the Westminster Suite at London Marriott County Hall With thanks to...Richard Haworth - Discover their luxury hotel-quality bedding, towels and table linen at Richard Haworth At HomeAirbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.co.uk/hostIf you enjoyed this episode, please hit follow or subscribe on your podcast app. It really helps the podcast grow, allows me to keep bringing you these incredible guests - and it means you're delivered a fresh dose of wanderlust each week.And if you'd like a little more Travel Diaries in your life, you can find me on Instagram and TikTok @hollyrubenstein.Thanks so much for listening, and I'll see you next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back on stage after 10 years, Oliver catches up with comedian and QI veteran Alan Davies.

In this episode, Alan Orwick from Quai Network explains how they built their technology and the improvements it offers compared to Bitcoin. He also discusses the differences between Quai and Qi.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

Chapitre 2 : Spiritualité et pragmatisme.Aujourd'hui, nous plongeons dans la part spirituelle des arts martiaux asiatiques : énergie vitale, méridiens, aura, etc. Nous tentons de comprendre les philosophies qui sous-tendent les codes moraux et les rituels de ces sports, en évitant les raccourcis dans lesquels il est si facile de tomber lorsqu'on y porte un regard occidental.Et il fallait que je pose la question : peut-on pratiquer le taï-chi sérieusement sans croire au Qi ?J'interroge aussi mon invité sur la meilleure manière, selon lui, d'enseigner un sport à des amateurs et d'entraîner des athlètes à la compétition, quelle que soit la discipline.•• SOUTENIR ••Méta de Choc est gratuit, indépendant et sans publicité. Vous pouvez vous aussi le soutenir en faisant un don ponctuel ou mensuel : https://soutenir.metadechoc.fr/.•• RESSOURCES ••Toutes les références en lien avec cette émission sont sur le site Méta de Choc : https://metadechoc.fr/podcast/les-croyances-dans-le-sport/.•• SUIVRE ••Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, PeerTube, YouTube.•• TIMECODES ••00:00 : Introduction. 01:15 : Code moral et philosophie des arts martiaux : les arts martiaux sont-ils liés à la spiritualité ? Taoïsme, bouddhisme, animisme et origines philosophiques des sports de combat traditionnels.10:03 : La ritualisation dans les arts martiaux : pourquoi les arts martiaux ont-ils autant de rituels ? Salut, ceintures, kimono, discipline et traditions dans les sports de combat. 16:46 : Le Qi : le Qi existe-t-il vraiment ? Origine de l'énergie vitale dans les arts martiaux et croyances autour du Qi. L'équilibre Yin Yang.28:11 : L'interprétation méthodique : quelle différence entre croyance personnelle et religion ? L'approche scientifique permet-elle une plus grande ouverture d'esprit ? Doit-on se fier à ses sensations ?33:34 : La sensation de mieux-être : les arts martiaux permettent-ils de se sentir mieux ? Que penser de nos sensations corporelles pendant la pratique du taï-chi ? 39:55 : Une approche occidentale syncrétique ? 42:25 : Quel projet éducatif ? : estime de soi, confiance, plaisir de pratiquer, quel est le rôle éducatif des arts martiaux ? 48:54 : Entraîner à la compétition : surentraînement, déshydratation, prise de risque, ce qu'il faut éviter pour se préparer à la compétition. Comment accepter la défaite et gérer la victoire ? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Date: May 20, 2026 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Matt McArthur is an ED Physician working primarily in Guelph and Kitchener with occasional rural locums in the small town of Walkerton, where he grew up. His clinical interests include POCUS, emergency cardiology, QI, knowledge translation, motivational interviewing, and vertigo. He is very active in medical education, including […] The post SGEM#511: I'd Like To Treat, DKA with the SQuID Protocol first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

Jonathan Creek star and resident QI panelist, Alan Davies is coming to New Zealand in July with a brand-new standup show Think Ahead. In the show, Alan speaks about some confronting experiences, including sexual abuse by his father. It's a decade since Alan's been behind the stand-up mic. He speaks to Susie about why he's back now, after so long.

From first haircuts to lucky haircut dates, this episode explores how hair has been tied to health, fortune, and symbolism in Chinese tradition and how the ideas and beliefs connect across cultures. Folklore Friday- The surprising connection to hair whorls patterns and personality. -------------Symbolismhttps://www.theworldofchinese.com/2021/03/choice-chengyu-symbolism-of-hair/TCM- thoughts on hair https://www.mayway.com/blogs/articles/hair-loss-and-traditional-chinese-medicineChilds first hair cut importance in Chinese culturehttps://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3344479/china-youth-spend-spring-festival-away-nosy-relatives-take-part-time-jobs-extra-cash?module=perpetual_scroll_1_AI&pgtype=articleCutting hair to renew luck or break curseshttps://www.tinyatdragon.com/blogs/short-taoist-wisdom-blog/the-magic-effect-of-cutting-your-hair?srsltid=AfmBOooELjl7a57BoO00MfwZKGN7xJdPB_pvG45kCE7SgChcv1Ri9jQXhttps://deesinglivestocksystems.com/temperament-traits-and-hair-whorls/https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17UZa8GMNJ/?mibextid=wwXIfrTimestamps: 00:00 Intro00:54 The Philosophy of Hair and Respect in Chinese Society01:42 Hair as a Symbol of Social Status and Personal Discipline02:04 Language and Idioms Involving Hair in Chinese Culture03:06 Hair in Chinese Medicine: Reflection of Internal Health03:21 Hair and Vitality: The Kidney and Liver Connection04:31 Blood, Qi, and Hair Nourishment in Chinese Medicine05:22 Hair and Aging: Signs of Vitality and Reserve Depletion05:46 Postpartum Hair Loss and Blood Rebuilding07:00 The Role of Qi Circulation and Scalp Health07:37 Heat and Dampness in Scalp Conditions08:33 Diet, Environment, and Hair Health09:24 Hair as a Diagnostic Tool in Chinese Metaphysics09:45 Cultural Significance of First Haircuts in Chinese Traditions10:26 Rituals and Symbols in Child's First Haircut Ceremony12:05 Timing and Auspicious Dates for First Haircuts13:02 Folklore and Superstitions About Cutting Hair13:55 Haircut Superstitions During Lunar New Year14:43 Hair Cutting as a Symbol of Renewal and Release15:10 Personal Stories of Hair and Transformation16:31 Hair Whorls and Personality Traits in Chinese Folklore17:38 Hair Whorls and Animal Behavior: Horses, Cows, and Dogs22:33 Scientific Studies on Hair Whorls and Behavior24:22 Conclusion

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – Medical Qigong practitioner Keith Coley joins Nurse Gail Macrae to explore how energetic medicine, frequency healing, and Qi cultivation address root causes beneath chronic illness. Their conversation challenges symptom management and invites listeners to restore coherence through sound therapy, acupuncture, and consistent intentional daily practice...

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – Medical Qigong practitioner Keith Coley joins Nurse Gail Macrae to explore how energetic medicine, frequency healing, and Qi cultivation address root causes beneath chronic illness. Their conversation challenges symptom management and invites listeners to restore coherence through sound therapy, acupuncture, and consistent intentional daily practice...

Pendant des décennies, les chercheurs ont observé un phénomène étonnant : le QI moyen de l'humanité augmentait régulièrement. C'est ce qu'on appelle “l'effet Flynn”, du nom du scientifique James R. Flynn. Mais une récente méta-analyse publiée en 2023, portant sur 300 000 personnes réparties dans 72 pays entre 1948 et 2020, révèle un spectaculaire retournement de tendance.Entre 1948 et 1985, le QI progressait en moyenne de 2,4 points par décennie. Puis, à partir de 1986, la courbe s'est inversée : le QI moyen diminuerait désormais d'environ 1,8 point tous les dix ans.Alors, pourquoi ce déclin ?Une des études les plus célèbres sur le sujet a été publiée en 2018 dans la revue Neurosciences PNAS par les économistes norvégiens Bernt Bratsberg et Ole Rogeberg. Leur travail est colossal : plus de 735 000 tests de QI analysés, provenant de jeunes hommes norvégiens appelés au service militaire.Leur conclusion est claire : les générations nées après 1975 obtiennent progressivement des scores plus faibles.Et surtout, les chercheurs montrent que cette baisse ne semble pas principalement génétique. Autrement dit, l'ADN humain n'aurait pas “régressé” en quelques décennies. Les causes seraient surtout environnementales et culturelles.Plusieurs hypothèses sont avancées.D'abord, l'évolution des habitudes de lecture. Les générations précédentes lisaient davantage de livres, de journaux et de textes longs. Or, la lecture soutenue stimule fortement la mémoire, le vocabulaire, l'attention et le raisonnement abstrait. Aujourd'hui, nous consommons davantage de contenus courts, fragmentés et rapides.Ensuite, l'omniprésence des écrans pourrait jouer un rôle. Les chercheurs évoquent un environnement numérique favorisant la distraction permanente, la baisse de concentration et une sollicitation cognitive plus superficielle. Le cerveau s'adapte à ce qu'il pratique le plus souvent.L'alimentation et le sommeil sont aussi suspectés. Une mauvaise qualité nutritionnelle, le manque d'activité physique ou le déficit chronique de sommeil peuvent affecter les capacités cognitives.Autre élément important : les tests de QI mesurent surtout certaines formes d'intelligence logique et analytique. Or, notre société valorise désormais d'autres compétences, comme la rapidité de réaction, la gestion multitâche ou les capacités sociales numériques.Enfin, certains chercheurs rappellent que le QI reste un indicateur imparfait. Une baisse du score moyen ne signifie pas forcément que l'humanité devient “moins intelligente”. Le cerveau humain évolue surtout en fonction de son environnement.En réalité, cette baisse du QI pourrait surtout révéler une transformation profonde de notre manière de penser, d'apprendre… et de vivre. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Aujourd'hui dans "Esprits Libres", David Abiker reçoit le philosophe Luc Ferry. Ensemble, ils reviennent sur la délicate mission du ministre de l'Intérieur Gérald Darmanin en Algérie. Alors que ce dernier tente de renouer le dialogue avec les autorités algériennes, notamment sur le cas du journaliste Christophe Gleizes détenu depuis plusieurs mois, Luc Ferry met en garde contre une approche trop conciliante. L'ancien ministre de l'Éducation nationale rappelle en effet les heures sombres de la colonisation française en Algérie, évoquant les "enfumades" ordonnées par le général Bugeaud, véritables crimes de guerre selon lui. Il souligne que la puissance de la France a longtemps primé sur le respect des droits de l'Homme, une position défendue par des figures comme Jules Ferry. Le philosophe estime qu'il faut aujourd'hui trouver un juste équilibre entre amitié et fermeté dans les relations avec l'Algérie, sans pour autant se "coucher" devant le président Tebboune.Luc Ferry revient également sur la tradition philosophique arabo-musulmane, citant notamment les écrits d'Averroès qui a permis à l'Église de découvrir Aristote. Il considère qu'il faut respecter ceux qui résistent, et non seulement ceux qui se soumettent.Par ailleurs, Luc Ferry s'alarme du déclin de la maîtrise de la langue française, notamment chez les jeunes générations, qu'il attribue notamment à l'omniprésence des nouvelles technologies. Citant des études sur la baisse du QI, il estime que ce phénomène est "inquiétant" pour l'avenir.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Happy Sunday Set Up , Heal Squad! This week, we're coloring outside the lines a little as we dive into life force energy, nervous-system depletion, psychic heaviness, and why so many people today feel emotionally, physically, and spiritually drained. Inspired by a recent biofeedback session, Keven explores what ancient traditions called Qi, Prana, or vital force—and how modern stress, burnout, overgiving, guilt, survival mode, and toxic environments may quietly be crushing it.  We break down the real signs your life force energy may be low: exhaustion that sleep can't fix, emotional numbness, brain fog, hypervigilance, feeling spiritually “dim,” and constantly carrying everyone else's emotions. From nervous-system regulation and breathwork to creativity, purpose, sunlight, boundaries, and peace, we explore what actually restores vitality—and why true healing may be a lot less mystical and a lot more human than we think. We even get a little woo woo. Psychic attack. Emotional contamination. Toxic people, moldy homes. hoarding, dark quarters, demonic energy - oh my!. This Sunday Set Up explores the strange ties to those items and loss of energy. And ultimately? Why opening a window, cleaning a room, speaking truth, setting boundaries, and reclaiming peace might be some of the oldest medicine there is. Remember Heal Squad: the opposite of darkness isn't fear. It's awareness. Breath. Light. Movement. Truth. Open the windows. Protect your peace. And reclaim your life force. Have a bright energetic week! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

In this episode, Dr. K explores the psychological profiles of iconic fictional characters like Eren Yeager and Joe Goldberg before sitting down with an expert for a deep dive into the reality of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). He examines how trauma, stunted development, and personality disorders manifest in media and what these portrayals can teach us about real-world mental health. What to expect in this episode: Eren Yeager and Moral Injury: An analysis of the trauma of being forced to commit "vile acts" and how dehumanizing others serves as a survival mechanism to avoid falling apart. Joe Goldberg's Limerence: Why the star of You is a terrifying example of limerence (falling in love with a fantasy) combined with sociopathy, leading to a "morality of a pedestal" that ignores actual empathy. Michael Scott's Stunted Development: How the Dunder Mifflin manager acts as an "alien trying to be human" because he lacks a healthy template for relationships despite being world-class at a specific skill like sales. Saul Goodman and the Gambling Brain: A look at why some brilliant individuals fail to learn from their mistakes due to a deficit in counterfactual thinking and a drive to prioritize a "flashy fantasy" of success over actual stability. Levi Ackerman and Clinical Thresholds: Why being obsessively clean does not necessarily mean someone has OCD if they lack impaired function and ritualistic compulsions. Expert Guest Dr. McGrath: Dr. K is joined by Dr. Patrick McGrath, a clinical psychologist with over 26 years of experience specializing in OCD and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. The Reality of NOCD: An introduction to NOCD, a specialized online platform for OCD treatment that has been vetted by the Healthy Gamer scientific advisory board to provide evidence-based care. The Doubting Disorder: Dr. McGrath explains how OCD attacks the things people value most—such as religion (scrupulosity) or children—by using "what if" scenarios to trap individuals in a loop of searching for answers that don't exist. Living with Uncertainty: Why the gold standard treatment, ERP, focuses on teaching the brain to accept doubt rather than providing logical answers that the "OCD monster" would otherwise "eat for breakfast". HG Guide and Research: A first look at the new Guide to Love, Sex, and Relationships and the introduction of "QI" surveys designed to measure real-world mental health outcomes for the community. Dr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships is here! Order now: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VHG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the key to improving egg quality has less to do with the egg itself, and more to do with the environment it lives in? In this episode, Michelle Oravitz breaks down a landmark study out of UCSF that used cutting-edge 3D imaging to map entire human and mouse ovaries at the cellular level, and what the researchers found is reshaping everything we thought we knew about ovarian health. The study revealed that eggs are not scattered randomly throughout the ovary. They live inside communities made up of blood vessels, nerves, and support cells, and that surrounding environment actively shapes how eggs mature and how long they last. Even more striking, the researchers discovered that sympathetic (fight-or-flight) nerves are woven throughout the ovary and play a direct role in regulating which eggs receive the signal to grow. Michelle also explores how Traditional Chinese Medicine has been describing this exact system for thousands of years through the framework of Kidney Jing, Liver Blood, and Qi flow, and how these ancient concepts map with remarkable precision onto what modern science is now confirming. This episode will shift the way you think about fertility. Your ovarian ecosystem is not fixed. It is alive, responsive, and shaped by how you live every day. Key Takeaways:  Egg quality is shaped not just by the egg itself, but by the entire microenvironment surrounding it, including blood vessels, nerves, and support cells. Fight-or-flight nerves inside the ovary directly regulate which eggs receive the signal to mature. Ovarian blood vessel health is one of the first things to decline with age, reducing the nutrients and signals follicles need even when eggs are still present. The ovarian environment is dynamic and responds to what you eat, how you sleep, how you move, and the state of your nervous system. Traditional Chinese Medicine has described this system for thousands of years through Kidney Jing, Liver Blood, and Liver Qi stagnation, concepts that map directly onto what modern science is now finding. Practical support focuses on improving circulation, nourishing Kidney Jing, regulating the nervous system, and reducing inflammation Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. Visit Rejoova here: https://getrejoova.com Use my code "WHOLESOME" to get 10% off For the Be-Calmm Protocol, click here: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/be-calmm Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey? Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are:  https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Connect with me on social: Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertilityFacebook: The Wholesome Lotus  

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsPrimary / traditional texts and core religious sourcesĀnāpānasati Sutta (MN 118), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu, Access to Insight. Best primary source for Buddhist mindfulness of breathing.“Ḏekr / Dhikr,” Encyclopaedia Iranica. Strong source for Sufi remembrance, rhythmic repetition, posture, and breathing-linked practice.“Hesychasm,” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Good general source for the Christian contemplative tradition of stillness, uninterrupted prayer, and the Jesus Prayer.“Saint Gregory Palamas,” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Useful for the role of bodily posture and controlled breathing in Hesychast prayer.Crowley, Aleister. Liber E vel Exercitiorum. Primary text for Crowley's explicit inclusion of “Pranayama – Regularisation of the Breathing” in occult training.Crowley, Aleister. Book Four, Part 1. Useful for Crowley's statement that pranayama is useful in “quieting the emotions and appetites.”Historical / religious context“Prana,” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Best short source for the deep Indian background: prāṇa, the five prāṇas, and breath as vital force.“Pranayama,” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Best short source for classical Yoga: pranayama as the fourth limb aimed toward samādhi.“Hatha Yoga,” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Useful for the force-oriented turn: bodily mastery, purification, and regulation of breathing.“Qi,” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Good for Daoist and Chinese background: qi as psychophysical energy and breath-linked vital force.“Qigong,” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Useful for qigong as a discipline combining movement, breathing, and mental concentration.“Are Kabbalistic Meditations all about Ecstasy?” in Hermes Explains (Cambridge). Strong academic source for Abraham Abulafia and ecstatic Kabbalah.“Classical Kabbalah, Its History and Symbolic Universe.” Useful academic source noting ecstatic Kabbalah's breathing exercises, postures, and developed techniques.Neuroscience / physiology / altered statesAshhad, Kam, Del Negro, and Feldman. “Breathing Rhythm and Pattern and Their Influence on Emotion.” Annual Review of Neuroscience (2022). One of the best overview papers for the whole episode.Yackle et al. “Breathing control center neurons that promote arousal in mice.” Science (2017). Key source for the preBötzinger complex / calm-vs-arousal section.Schottelkotte and Dutschmann. “Forebrain control of breathing: Anatomy and potential functions.” Frontiers in Neurology (2022). Best source for cortex, amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus, and thalamus in breathing control.Krohn et al. “The integrated brain network that controls respiration.” eLife (2023). Strong review for respiration as part of a larger integrated brain network.Heck et al. “Breathing as a fundamental rhythm of brain function.” Human MEG work on respiration-modulated brain oscillations across frequency bands and brain regions.(Note: the specific MEG paper surfaced in earlier research as the respiration-modulated oscillations study; the review sources above are the strongest anchors for that section.)Zelano et al. “Nasal Respiration Entrains Human Limbic Oscillations and Modulates Cognitive Function.” Journal of Neuroscience (2016). One of the most important human papers in the whole script.Schreiner et al. “Respiration modulates sleep oscillations and memory reactivation in humans.” Nature Communications (2023). Best source for the sleep-spindle / memory-reactivation section.Zaccaro et al. “How Breath-Control Can Change Your Life: A Systematic Review on Psychophysiological Correlates of Slow Breathing.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience / PMC version (2018). Best broad source for slow breathing under 10 breaths per minute.Shao, Man, and Lee. “The Effect of Slow-Paced Breathing on Cardiovascular and Emotion Functions: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.” Mindfulness (2024). Useful for the stabilizing-road section.Kozhevnikov et al. “Neurocognitive and Somatic Components of Temperature Increases during g-Tummo Meditation.” PLoS ONE (2013). Best source for vase breathing and inner-heat claims.Zhang et al. “Hyperventilation in neurological patients: from physiology to outcome evidence.” Useful source for hypocapnia, cerebral vasoconstriction, and reduced cerebral blood flow.Havenith et al. “Decreased CO2 saturation during circular breathwork supports emergence of altered states of consciousness.” Communications Psychology (2025). The key modern paper for circular breathwork and altered-state onset. Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. Now let me introduce the rest of the panel and guests.

Life updates, hormone wins, and holistic health deep dives — we are back with a raw, real catch-up episode you don't want to miss. In this week's catch-up episode of The Wellness Effect, we share personal health updates that are equal parts exciting and eye-opening. Jensen reveals a potential breakthrough in her menstrual cycle after completing a parasite cleanse — her shortest cycle in three years. Lacey opens up about her first acupuncture experience with a Chinese medicine practitioner on her fertility journey, unpacking what pulse reading, meridians, and liver qi stagnation actually mean for hormone health. Kira gets vulnerable about her emotional thaw after years of fertility struggles, sharing how she's finally reconnecting with the joy of creating holiday memories for her kids. We also get into the dangers of toxic household products like Scentsy and dryer sheets as endocrine disruptors, and Jensen's plans to start making home-cooked, whole-food meals for her dog Stevie, who has been dealing with pancreatitis and GI issues.   Key Takeaways 1. Parasite cleansing may support hormonal and menstrual health. 2. Chinese medicine and acupuncture offer a whole-body lens on fertility. 3. Everyday scented products are endocrine disruptors harming your hormones.   Chapters  (00:00) Welcome + Life Updates (Mexico trip, Easter, catching up) (01:00) Jensen's Parasite Cleanse Results & Menstrual Cycle Update (05:00) Rope Worm, Biofilm & What's Actually Leaving Your Gut (07:45) Kira's Emotional Thaw: Reconnecting with Motherhood & Holidays (12:00) Nervous System Healing & Creating Magic for Your Kids (16:50) Lacey's First Acupuncture Appointment with a Chinese Medicine Practitioner (19:30) What Is Chinese Medicine? Qi, Meridians & Pulse Reading Explained  (23:00) Lacey's Appetite Struggles, Peptides & Possible Self-Sabotage (33:30) Castor Oil Packs, Sauna Use & Cycle-Syncing Detox Protocols (39:30) Jensen's Dog Stevie: Home-Cooked Meals for Pancreatitis & GI Issues (42:00) Scentsy, Dryer Sheets & Toxic Household Products as Endocrine Disruptors  (48:30) HTMA Testing for Dogs & the Future of Functional Pet Health (50:30) Jensen's Move to Kamloops   Want to Work With Us? Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.   Follow us on Instagram: The Podcast: @thewellnesseffectpod Lacey Iskra - @laceeiskk Jensen - @wellnesswjensen Kira Iskra - @wellbykira   Lifestyle U have helped over 1,000+ women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/apply If you loved this episode and want to hear more, subscribe and leave a review! Share this episode with a friend who's ready to start their own wellness journey. Follow us on Instagram at @thewellnesseffectpod to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and tips.

Could the missing piece in your fertility journey have nothing to do with hormones, and everything to do with your nervous system? In this episode, Michelle Oravitz explores the powerful overlap between polyvagal theory (modern neuroscience) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), revealing why both systems point to the same root cause: a body that doesn't feel safe enough to create life. Michelle breaks down how the three states of the nervous system, ventral vagal (safety), sympathetic (fight-or-flight), and dorsal vagal (shutdown), map directly onto foundational TCM concepts like smooth Qi flow, liver Qi stagnation, and kidney deficiency. She also explores the profound heart-uterus connection, known in TCM as the Bao Mai, and how a settled heart and regulated nervous system create the internal environment most supportive of conception. This isn't about relaxing more. It's about active, body-based regulation, and Michelle shares practical tools including acupuncture, herbal medicine, breathwork, and movement to help you get there. Key Takeaways: Your body will not prioritize reproduction when it feels unsafe, and safety is a biological requirement for conception. Polyvagal theory and Traditional Chinese Medicine map the same nervous system states, just in different languages separated by thousands of years. Both modern science and TCM confirm a direct heart-uterus connection, meaning a settled heart creates a more receptive environment for conception. Regulation is an active, body-based process and not simply relaxation or telling yourself to calm down. A slow, extended exhale is one of the fastest ways to activate the ventral vagal pathway and shift your nervous system state. Your nervous system filters the present through every past experience, including old stories about your body being broken or not enough. Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. Visit Rejoova here: https://getrejoova.com Use my code "WHOLESOME" to get 10% off For the Be-Calmm Protocol, click here: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/be-calmm Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey? Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are:  https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Connect with me on social: Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertilityFacebook: The Wholesome Lotus  

In this uplifting archive episode of the Fairy Whispering Podcast, Claire Casely wanders through the serene beauty of Dartington Hall Gardens with healer and guide Jeannie Hampshire. Surrounded by ancient trees, carpets of bluebells, and the gentle sounds of nature, Jeannie shares her transformative work with young people through breathwork, sound healing, and her Life's First Programme.As they walk the garden paths, Jeannie reflects on how nature, creativity, and sound can help young people reconnect with themselves, rebuild confidence, and find emotional grounding. Their conversation flows through the significance of Dartington's flora and fauna, the wisdom held in the land, and the subtle ways in which nature supports healing and self-discovery.This episode is a celebration of presence, connection, and the quiet magic of the natural world. It invites listeners to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover the wellspring of calm and creativity within.✨ Connect with Jeannie & her Qi healing workAnd her music

I Ching · Book of Changes · Part 1 of 2 (Hexagrams 1-45) The Book of Changes (Traditional: 易經; Simplified: 易经; Legge: Yî King, Wade-Giles: I Ching; Pīnyīn: Yìjīng; Bopomofo: ㄧˋㄐㄧㄥ; Korean: 역경; Japanese: 易経; Vietnamese: Kinh Dịch) Fúxī (伏羲), King Tāng of Shāng (商湯), King Wén of Zhōu (周文王), his son the Duke of Zhōu (周公旦), and Confucius (孔子) have traditionally been credited as the originators of the trigrams (八卦 bāguà), hexagrams (卦 guà), hexagram statements (彖 tuàn), line statements (爻辭 yáocí), and Ten Wings (十翼) commentaries. "The I Ching does not offer itself with proofs and results; it does not vaunt itself, nor is it easy to approach. Like a part of nature, it waits until it is discovered." — Carl Jung Different combinations of three yang (⚊) and yin (⚋) lines create the eight trigrams, namely: ☰ (乾 Qián Heaven, the sky. S. Untiring strength; power.) or (Father. NW) ☱ (兌 Duì Lake, or marsh. Collected water. SE. Pleasure; complacent satisfaction.) or (Youngest daughter. W) ☲ (離 Lí Fire, as in lightning; the sun. E. Brightness; elegance.) or (Second daughter. S) ☳ (震 Zhèn Thunder. NE. Moving, exciting power.) or (Oldest son. E) ☴ (巽 Xùn Wind; wood. SW. Flexibility; penetration.) or (Oldest daughter. SE) ☵ (坎 Kǎn Water, as in rain, clouds, springs, streams, and defiles. The moon. NW. Peril; difficulty.) or (Second son. N) ☶ (艮 Gèn Hills, or mountains. NW. Resting; the act of arresting.) or (Youngest son. NE) ☷ (坤 Kūn The Earth. N. Capaciousness; submission.) or (Mother. SW) When three lines are added to a trigram the resultant pairs of trigrams constitute the sixty-four hexagrams. The lower trigram is called 'the inner,' and the one above 'the outer.' The lines are numbered from one to six, commencing with the lowest. To denote the number of it and of the sixth line, the terms for 'commencing' and 'topmost' are used. The intermediate lines are simply 'second,' 'third,' &c. As the lines must be either whole or divided, technically called strong and weak, yang and yin, this distinction is indicated by the application to them of the numbers nine and six. All whole lines are nine, all divided lines, six. The Book of Changes is included as one of the Five Classics (五經) of the Confucian canon and Confucius said, "If some years were added to my life, I would give fifty to the study of the Yì, and might then escape falling into great errors." (Analects, VII.16) Scottish translator James Legge was a Hong Kong missionary, Non-Conformist Pastor of the English Union Church, and the first professor of Chinese studies at Oxford University. The original manuscript of his translation was nearly destroyed after being soaked in the Red Sea for a month. Cover: Leftmost Guardian of the Yî by cartoonist Robin Bougie (2024), released by him into the public domain. Special thanks to Lancy (王欣兰), a graduate student at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, for her help with Chinese pronunciation.

Kim Parker joins Robyn and Colleen to explore the intersection of Reiki and Western Feng Shui. Kim explains how our external environments reflect our internal states and how to treat both as a single interconnected system. This conversation provides practical tools to clear energetic blockages and create spaces that support your well-being and professional focus. In This Episode, You Will Learn: ●      Discover how the Bagua map identifies which areas of your home relate to prosperity, health, and relationships. ●      Master the Mouth of Qi to ensure your front door invites positive energy and abundance. ●      Identify the command position to optimize your desk and bed for maximum safety and focus. ●      Release physical and ancestral clutter that acts as energetic dead weight in your life. ●      Apply simple remedies like crystals, plants, and color to shift the vibration of any room. Mentioned in this episode: ●      Parker Reiki and Feng Shui ●      Western Feng Shui: Bagua Map ●      Reiki Symbols: Power Symbol and Holy Fire Symbol. ●      Crystals: Selenite and Black Tourmaline. ●      Essential Oils: Lemon, Lavender, and Orange. Connect with Kim ●      Parker Reiki and Feng Shui - parkerreiki.com ●      kim@parkerreiki.com ●      Instagram: @kimparker67   Connect with Colleen & Robyn ●      Instagram: @reikilifestyleofficial ●      Email: info@reikilifestyle.com ●      ReikiLifestyle.com ●      Reiki Classes All Levels of Reiki Training ●      Reiki Lifestyle YouTube ●      Reiki Lifestyle Podcast ●      Free Online Reiki Share: Join us every Tuesday from 9:30 am – 11:00 am Pacific Time for a global Reiki healing circle. ●      Free phone consultation:   Love the Reiki Lifestyle podcast? If this episode helped you on your journey, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us share the gift of Reiki with more people around the world! **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

Do you suffer from migraines, severe fatigue, hair loss, memory and concentration issues, etc.? It could be caused by radiation being emitted from the newly implemented 5G cell towers. Waveguard offers products for combatting the detrimental effects of radiation coming from these towers, as well as cell phones, computers, and other tech gadgets and appliances. Brady Stahle is a co-owner and partner of Waveguard USA EMF Protection, and he explains the proprietary technology his company offers: Qi devices for home and on-the-go, covering up to 28,000 square feet. The technology is simple but brilliant. It depolarizes the harmful EMF radiation our bodies are constantly being exposed to. As a growing number of people become increasingly sensitive to EMF radiation, Waveguard's Qi devices are an absolute must for protecting your home. TAKEAWAYS Qi devices contribute to improved sleep patterns, reduced brain fog, and better concentration and memory Waveguard's proprietary solution reduces harmful EMF radiation without blocking WiFi or cell signals All Qi devices work the same way, but the bigger the device, the more square footage it covers The human body wasn't designed to process such high levels of artificial radiation

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

The Danish-British author, broadcaster and comedian recalls her unusual early life with glee, including how she came to be holding the hand of Neil Armstrong's assistant at NASA's headquarters on July 20, 1969. (R)Sandi's interest in the world was stoked from a young age by her father, Claus, who was Denmark's first Foreign Correspondent, and who was incredibly famous in his homeland.It was her dad who believed experiences were more important than day-to-day schooling, which is how Sandi came to be holding the hand of Neil Armstrong's assistant at NASA's mission control on the day of the Apollo moon landing.Sandi's irrepressible curiosity in the world and its people has been a source of renewal for her, from moments of crippling loneliness and homophobia to joyful occasions and performances.Further informationOriginally broadcast November 2022.This episode was produced by Alice Moldovan. The Executive Producer was Carmel Rooney. This episode references LGBTQIA+, Cambridge, Footlights, QI, The Great British Bake Off, Danish news, NASA, astronaut, moon, space, ovarian cyst, two mums,To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Feng Xiaogang's New Year Films: Industry, Regulation, Humour and Authorship (Routledge, 2025) offers not only an in-depth study of Feng Xiaogang as a cinematic auteur but also a comprehensive and informative discussion of the industrial transformation of mainstream Chinese cinema under party-state regulation from the 1990s to the 2010s. Ai Qi is a lecturer at the School of Journalism and Communication, Shandong Normal University, China. Qi holds a Ph.D. in Film and Television Studies from the University of Nottingham, UK. His current research mainly focuses on Chinese cinema, new media and cultural studies, non-human celebrities in the digital age in particular. Recently, he published an article on Capybara, discussing why this animal species becomes popular online with attention to Chinese Sang culture. Victoria Oana Lupașcu is an Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature and Asian Studies at University of Montréal. Her areas of interest include medical humanities, visual art, 20th and 21st Chinese, Brazilian and Romanian literature and Global South studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Feng Xiaogang's New Year Films: Industry, Regulation, Humour and Authorship (Routledge, 2025) offers not only an in-depth study of Feng Xiaogang as a cinematic auteur but also a comprehensive and informative discussion of the industrial transformation of mainstream Chinese cinema under party-state regulation from the 1990s to the 2010s. Ai Qi is a lecturer at the School of Journalism and Communication, Shandong Normal University, China. Qi holds a Ph.D. in Film and Television Studies from the University of Nottingham, UK. His current research mainly focuses on Chinese cinema, new media and cultural studies, non-human celebrities in the digital age in particular. Recently, he published an article on Capybara, discussing why this animal species becomes popular online with attention to Chinese Sang culture. Victoria Oana Lupașcu is an Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature and Asian Studies at University of Montréal. Her areas of interest include medical humanities, visual art, 20th and 21st Chinese, Brazilian and Romanian literature and Global South studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Feng Xiaogang's New Year Films: Industry, Regulation, Humour and Authorship (Routledge, 2025) offers not only an in-depth study of Feng Xiaogang as a cinematic auteur but also a comprehensive and informative discussion of the industrial transformation of mainstream Chinese cinema under party-state regulation from the 1990s to the 2010s. Ai Qi is a lecturer at the School of Journalism and Communication, Shandong Normal University, China. Qi holds a Ph.D. in Film and Television Studies from the University of Nottingham, UK. His current research mainly focuses on Chinese cinema, new media and cultural studies, non-human celebrities in the digital age in particular. Recently, he published an article on Capybara, discussing why this animal species becomes popular online with attention to Chinese Sang culture. Victoria Oana Lupașcu is an Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature and Asian Studies at University of Montréal. Her areas of interest include medical humanities, visual art, 20th and 21st Chinese, Brazilian and Romanian literature and Global South studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

Sara Pascoe is a comedian and writer who has appeared on programmes including QI, Taskmaster and the Great British Sewing Bee. She is also a screenwriter and the author of three books including her debut novel Weirdo which won the inaugural Jilly Cooper Prize for fiction last year. Sara was born in Dagenham and grew up in Romford. She joined a drama club when she was 14 and set her heart on an acting career but failed to get a place at drama school. She read English Literature at the University of Sussex and after graduating took on various jobs to make ends meet including a stint as a London tour bus guide.In 2007 she performed her first comedy gig to an audience of 12 people in a south London pub. Even though no-one laughed at her jokes, she was well and truly bitten by the stand-up bug and the following year was joint runner-up at the Funny Women Awards. In 2010 she performed her first show at the Edinburgh Festival and appeared on the BBC's Live at the Apollo two years later.She is currently touring her latest stand-up tour, I Am A Strange Gloop. Sara lives in London with her husband Steen Raskopoulos and their two children.DISC ONE: Rhythm Of Life - Sammy Davis Jr. And Ensemble (from Sweet Charity) DISC TWO: Never Forget - Take That DISC THREE: Telemachus - Pascoe & Martin DISC FOUR: Scar Tissue - Red Hot Chilli Peppers DISC FIVE: Gett Off - Prince & The New Power Generation DISC SIX: Rock Star - N.E.R.D DISC SEVEN: Best Friend - 50 Cent DISC EIGHT: Wizardry - Self Esteem BOOK CHOICE: 1984 by George Orwell LUXURY ITEM: A typewriter CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Telemachus - Pascoe & Martin Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinley

Fatiha El-Ghorri is the breakout star of Taskmaster series 19 and an award-winning stand-up comedian. Her sharp, witty observations challenge stereotypes with humour rooted in her experiences as a British Muslim hijabi woman, offering a fresh and fearless voice on stage. She has performed at the Royal Albert Hall and the London Palladium alongside Lenny Henry for Comic Relief. On TV, Fatiha has performed stand-up on Live at the Apollo, The Russell Howard Hour and Comedy Central Live, and made appearances on QI, The Jonathan Ross Show, Outsiders, Big Zuu's Big Eats, Guessable, The Last Leg, Out of Order, and is a team captain on U&Dave's Silence is Golden. Fatiha has acted in the BAFTA-winning Mr Bigstuff for Sky, with series 2 launching this year, and she wrote and starred in her own BBC short, Donkey. Fatiha's debut novel, The Perks of My Hijab, will be published by Simon & Schuster Children's Books .Fatiha El-Ghorri is our guest in episode 579 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .For Fatiha's tour ad Edinburgh tickets, visit - https://www.fatihaelghorri.co.uk .Follow Fatiha El-Ghorri on Instagram: @fatiha.elghorri .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The alphabet you're reading right now is a 3,800-year-old archaeological artifact, preserving ancient decisions in plain sight—from the upside-down ox head that became the letter A to the demotion of zeta from sixth position to last place Z by Roman scribes annoyed with Greek letter order. What began around 1800 BC as Phoenician pictograms using the acrophonic principle (a dog picture representing the sound /d/) evolved through Greek vowel additions and Roman reshaping into the 26-letter system we use today, complete with fossils like the silent K in "know" and the orphaned Q that seemingly violates the whole phonemic principle by always needing U. English spelling isn't graphic anarchy—it's a battlefield where too many competing rules from Viking invasions, Norman conquest, Renaissance classicism, and the Great Vowel Shift all clash simultaneously, making "organize vs organise" and "zee vs zed" disputes echoes of ancient transmission routes across the globe. Today's guest is Danny Bate, author of Why Q Needs U: A History of Our Letters and How We Use Them. We discuss how the alphabet's simplicity—expressing phonemes rather than symbolic meanings like Egyptian hieroglyphs' 700 characters—allowed it to outlast more complex writing systems, why the rounded lips of /w/ gradually changed "was" from rhyming with "glass" in Shakespeare's time to "woz" today, and how English doesn't allow /ks/ at the start of syllables, forcing "xylophone" to sound like /z/. Bate also reveals advanced Scrabble wisdom: words like QI, QADI, and FAQIR let you deploy that high-point Q without U, exploiting the Arabic and Chinese loanwords that snuck into English spelling's surplus of competing regularities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.