Podcasts about Questioning

What do some of the things we take for granted on Sunday in worship really mean and what do the differences in our worship and other types of worship mean? Questioning – Summer Sermon Series, Sundays, August 2 – 16. Our Questioning sermon series is built around the questions you submitted. Asking questions is at the heart of the Unitarian Universalist tradition, and together we'll explore your questions about worship, our faith, our congregation, and living our values in the world.

When the stakes rise and more is on the line, everything about visibility shifts –– what it means, what it costs, and what it asks of you.And if you ever experienced bullying, relational trauma, betrayal, or abuse, visibility can be more than just awkward or uncomfortable. Unprocessed echoes of those burdens can make the past feel like it is happening in the present.We have to do the work of building more trust within, getting clear on who and what really matters, and learning to follow our values even when we do not know the results.As my guest today reminded me, when we go silent, we may feel safe, but our voices are not out there, and others will step in to define the direction of conversations and the topics that matter most to us.Showing up and letting people see and hear you isn't always easy, but with practice and courage, we can reshape the narratives we carry about ourselves and our visibility.Mike Ganino works with professional speakers, keynote speakers, and executives to help them create transformative speaking experiences worthy of standing ovations. As a keynote director with a background as an actor, writer, director, producer, hospitality executive, and corporate trainer, Mike learned to view storytelling and performance from the audience's perspective and uses these insights and experiences to help his clients develop talks and performances that go beyond just wowing the audience to truly transform their thinking.Listen to the full episode to hear:How a fourth-grade substitute teacher showed Mike the power of making people feel seenWhy getting comfortable with visibility requires us to address the relational wounds that have kept us quietWhat we can learn from actors about the choices we make as we show up and interact with othersWhy developing as a speaker is a physical practice before it's an intellectual practiceTwo essential elements for telling an effective storyHow fears of losing status and being misunderstood keeps us from showing up for ourselves and others Learn more about Mike Ganino:https://mikeganino.com/Instagram: @mikeganinoFacebook: @mikeganinoConnect on LinkedInMake a Scene: Storytelling, Stage Presence, and the Art of Being Unforgettable in Every SpotlightLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaThe Unburdened Leader on SubstackSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:The Face: A Natural History, Daniel McNeillAriana GrandeE.T. the Extra-TerrestrialChapters:(00:43) - Introduction (08:36) - Fourth Grade Lessons (13:28) - Healing Through Visibility (16:59) - Safe Reps on Video (21:40) - Authenticity vs Performance (25:29) - Questioning the 'new and fresh' (28:59) - Top Visibility Blocks (31:24) - Gendered Speaking Habits (37:36) - Storytelling For an Integrated Life (41:05) - Status Loss and Feedback (45:45) - Who you take notes from matters (49:56) - Inner Child And Leadership (50:51) - Defining Leadership (52:00) - Embracing the Complexities (53:56) - Rapid Fire (58:05) - Making Connections (59:00) - Closing Thoughts

Send us Fan MailWe debate whether the NBA Western Conference is truly tougher than the Eastern Conference by using recent playoff examples, championship trends, and an era-by-era look at league history. We land on a nuanced answer: the East owns some of the biggest dynasties, but the West has built a modern reputation for depth and a harder playoff road.  • Comparing West versus East perceptions using the 2026 conference finals  • Counting recent NBA champions to frame the parity era  • Breaking down conference strength by decade from the 50s through today  • Arguing why the 2000s and 2010s feel like a West landslide  • Discussing playoff depth and why early-round West series can be brutal  • Questioning how LeBron's Finals run looks if his prime is in the West  • Separating “most decorated” from “deepest top to bottom”  • Considering lifestyle and market factors that may pull stars West  Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show.  Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

In this episode, Luu and Lo dive into their recent expression of their nonbinary identities, their thoughts and feelings, and why we all need to question the idea of masculine and feminine standards.LOLA:⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lolacwolff/⁠⁠⁠LUU: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/luuxdance⁠⁠

Dr. Anthony Fauci just sat in front of a Senate committee and invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times rather than answer a single question under oath about his COVID decisions. This hearing came right after Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) released hundreds of pages from Fauci's personal diaries. Those entries show the gap between what he told the public and what he was writing privately about masks, lockdowns, the lab-leak theory, and his own rising celebrity. Instead of explaining any of it, Fauci chose silence. Rand Paul warned there would be repercussions. Josh Hawley called him out for contempt of the American people. His attorney even got removed from the room. Regular Americans lived through the school closures, the job losses, the family separations, and the ever-changing rules that Fauci helped shape. Now the man at the center of it all won't even say what day of the week it is without pleading the Fifth. That should tell you everything about how accountable our institutions really are. Pat also covered: Saudi Arabia joins the United States in the fight against Iran. Is America's relationship with Israel finally back to normal? Is Iran winning the propaganda war against the U.S.? John Thune keeps defying the president and the American people. Does Chuck Schumer support abolishing the Senate? Do you think pleading the Fifth 111 times is the move of an innocent man? What do you make of a public health official who spent years telling us what to do, then refuses to answer questions once the diaries come out? If you want unfiltered truth and common-sense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:14 Anthony Fauci Pleads the Fifth 01:05 Ten Major Things out of Anthony Fauci Questioning 01:33 Josh Hawley on Fauci 'Getting Rich' during the Pandemic 08:15 More on Anthony Fauci's Questioning by Congress 11:02 Bernie Moreno Asks Fauci an Important Question 13:47 Anthony Fauci's Lawyer Kicked Out by Rand Paul 17:13 Fauci Should Not be Able to Plead the Fifth, Right? 19:11 John Fetterman on Anthony Fauci Questioning 22:09 Politicians Living with Family 25:25 Anthony Fauci's Opening Remarks for Congress 31:08 Fat Five 48:16 What to Do about Iran? 48:53 Is the "Leaked Ground Invasion Document" Real? 49:47 U.S. Blockade of Iranian Ports 52:09 Iran Threatening President Trump's Family 53:13 Benjamin Netanyahu Meets with Donald Trump 53:54 AI-Generated Anti-Trump LEGO Propaganda Video from Iran 58:18 Starlink Satelittes Provides Iran with Internet 59:42 Benjamin Netanyahu Asked about New York & Zohran Mamdani 1:03:32 California Lifeguard Saves Kid 1:05:52 American Journalists on China's Payroll 1:12:15 Pat Explains Radio 'Traffic & Weather' Coverage 1:15:28 John Thune is Still Not Doing Much for the SAVE Act 1:18:54 John Cornyn on the SAVE America Act Not Being Passed 1:21:24 Mikie Sherrill Refuses to Disclose Non-Citizens' Names 1:22:56 How to Get the SAVE America Act Passed 1:24:32 Chuck Schumer Asked about Abolishing the Senate 1:27:17 Scott Jennings on Mitch McConnell 1:31:36 Wait a Minute... Where's Maxine Waters? 1:33:36 St. Petersburg Man Protests against Flock Cameras Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Chappell joins David Guttman for a deeply personal conversation about growing up in a highly restrictive religious environment, finding the courage to question long-held beliefs, and ultimately forging his own path. Travis shares how leaving behind the only life he'd ever known led him into sales, entrepreneurship, and podcasting—and why independent thinking has been one of the greatest drivers of his personal and financial success. On this episode we talk about: Growing up in a fundamentalist religious community and overcoming groupthink The difficult decision to leave a predetermined career path in ministry How door-to-door sales became the unexpected gateway to entrepreneurship Rebuilding relationships and creating a powerful network from scratch Why questioning assumptions and thinking independently leads to greater freedom and opportunity Top 3 Takeaways The most important decisions in life should come from your own values—not from expectations placed on you by family, institutions, or society. Personal growth often begins by asking difficult questions and being willing to challenge beliefs you've always accepted as truth. Your network, skills, and career can all be rebuilt. Starting over is difficult, but it also creates opportunities to build a life that's authentically yours. Notable Quotes "I am the only person who has to wake up with me every single day." "Accept truth wherever you find it. Truth is never afraid of questioning." "Release yourself from the path other people chose for you and start asking, 'What do I actually want?'" Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ Other: https://travischappell.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through August 23, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The face of the COVID pandemic response, Dr. Anthony Fauci, refused to answer a single question at a Senate hearing this morning on the origins of the the virus that killed millions worldwide. Fauci "pleaded the Fifth" on every single question over the course of nearly-three hours of questioning.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Dr. Anthony Fauci, 2007 photo by NIAID Former Covid czar Fauci invokes 5th Amendment under hostile questioning from GOP senators; Human rights advocates fear rights violations after El Salvador mass trials under State of Emergency; Michigan Dem senate debate a week before primary shows policy differences over Gaza, pro-Israel campaign funding; Dem primaries in Georgia, Wisconsin, and beyond could shape party in November elections; Renewed flames raise threats in unprecedented wildfires in France, Spain; Stephen Colbert wins anti-censorship award from Oakland-based Before Columbus Foundation The post Former Covid czar Fauci takes the 5th under hostile Senate GOP questioning; Human rights advocates fear violations after El Salvador mass trials – July 29, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

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Questioning whether you really need a financial advisor is fair, especially right now. Index funds are easy to access, fees are low, and the last decade has rewarded the people who simply bought the market and held on. So what does an advisor actually do that you cannot?Wealth Advisors Beau Wirick and Eric Selter have both heard this question for years, and in this episode of Financial Commute, they give an honest answer. Not every investor needs an advisor. But if your plan depends on making the right call twice, if you have never lived through a market that stayed underwater for ten years, or if you think you will just buy the dip when things go wrong, this conversation is going to challenge some assumptions worth examining.Key TakeawaysBuying index funds is not the same as having a financial plan. If your only goal is broad market exposure, you may not need an advisor. But the moment you need to know how much to save, when you can retire, how to sequence withdrawals, or how to manage risk across different life stages, the complexity compounds quickly. An advisor is not just an investment picker.Most DIY investors only hear the highlight reel. When investors talk about their returns at the bar or over coffee, they share the wins. The losses stay private. Advisors, by contrast, see the full picture across many clients over many market cycles, including the war stories. That breadth of experience is what shapes the caution around outsized risk.You have to be right twice. Picking a stock that goes up is only half the job. Knowing when to sell is the harder part. Eric puts it plainly: most people who say they are good at picking stocks acknowledge they are not good at knowing when to get out.The market has gone sideways for ten-year stretches before. Between 2000 and 2013, and between 1968 and 1982, investors who held diversified stock portfolios effectively lost purchasing power for a decade or more after accounting for inflation. Younger investors who started after the 2009 recovery have no experiential memory of this, and Beau describes that as a form of blind faith rather than informed conviction.Thou shalt preserve capital. Morton Wealth founder Lon Morton's guiding principle rhymes with Warren Buffett's: rule one is do not lose money, rule two is do not forget rule one. The math is unforgiving on the downside. A 20 percent loss requires a 25 percent gain just to get back to even. Downside protection is not a conservative choice. It is a mathematical one.

Send us Fan MailThis is Part 1 of our interview with Jonathan Jarecki who's a 20-year-old undergraduate student with a deep passion for circadian biology, light therapy, and understanding the body's incredible ability to heal when we work with nature instead of against it.Jonathan shares how being raised in a holistic household shaped his approach to health, why he believes lifestyle and environment play such a powerful role in disease prevention, and how epigenetics shows us that our genes are not our destiny.We dive into:✨ Why Jonathan has chosen a natural approach to health since childhood✨ The importance of allowing the body's healing mechanisms to work✨ How environment influences gene expression✨ Questioning conventional science while staying open-minded✨ The importance of curiosity, humility, and respectful conversations✨ Jonathan's journey into researching light, mitochondria, and circadian biologyJonathan also shares his experience navigating college while holding perspectives that challenge mainstream ideas and why creating bridges through curiosity and compassion is so important.This conversation was just getting started! Tune in next week for Part 2, where Jonathan dives deeper into the science behind sunlight, how light communicates with our cells, and the incredible health benefits of getting proper light exposure.You won't want to miss this one nor Part 2!Connect with Jonathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanjarecki/ X: https://x.com/jonathanjarecki Youtube/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thesignalwithjonathanjarecki Substack: https://jonathanjarecki.substack.com/ Support the showFind Heather:Book with HeatherHeather's Free Product Guide with Discount CodesHeather's Instagram Find Vanessa:Vanessa's Instagram Vanessa's Website Free Product Guide with Discount CodesFree Homeopathy at Home Guide 

When someone you love gets a cancer diagnosis, you want to say the right thing — but often, what comes out does the opposite. In this very personal episode of MissPerceived, Professor Leah Ruppanner steps away from the research for a moment to talk about her own recent diagnosis of breast cancer, and the wildly inappropriate (but often well‑intentioned) things people say in response. She shares the five big “please don't”s she keeps hearing — plus what actually helps when someone is living through cancer or another serious chronic illness.This isn't about shaming anyone. Leah talks about the times she's said these exact things to friends, why they come from fear and grief, and how we can all do better at holding space, dumping love in instead of out, and making it easier (not harder) for the person at the center of the storm.Chapters:00:00 Why this episode is different — Leah's breast cancer diagnosis02:28 Don't tell me about someone else's cancer story (especially the worst‑case ones)04:36 Why other people's stories shift the spotlight away from the person who's sick05:30 Don't ask “what stage is it?” or quiz my screening history06:59 The hidden message in “when was your last mammogram?”09:22 When my diagnosis triggers your own fear: sharing your medical history11:25 “I have a good feeling, you'll be fine” — why that shuts down real feelings13:46 Questioning medical advice when you're not the oncologist16:03 What actually helps: holding space, listening, asking what's needed18:14 Learning to slow down, receive care, and feel the collective loveWhat to say instead (Leah's script you can steal):“This sucks. I'm so sorry you're going through this.”“What do you need right now?”“How can I help?”“You don't have to respond, but I'm thinking of you and I love you.”“I can call anytime — you don't have to pick up.”Resources Mentioned:

Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon'! They start off by once again speculating about Corlis's well-being, then they dive into the biggest moment in this episode involving Ser Criston Cole and, finally, give us a rundown on Daenys the Dreamer. (00:00) Intro (1:13) CR's recap (5:59) Rest in Peace Criston Cole (14:01) Book Moments and How They Translate to TV (22:04) Show Moments We're Questioning (27:50) Favorite Moment of the Episode (36:01) The Throne Has Drawn Blood From Rhaenyra (38:44) More Dragon Eggs (48:15) Romance Corner (54:39) Daenys the Dreamer and Prophecy (56:57) Where Everyone Is at the End of the Episode Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, Jamie Yukich, and Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Set Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu Mehra Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I don't operate from assumptions or emotions. I question my own beliefs, compare them to first principles, and accept when I'm wrong, even if it's uncomfortable. Thinking this way requires effort, independent thought, and the willingness to let go of long held conclusions. That's how I stop following what I've always believed and start building from what's actually true. Show Notes: [05:38]#1 People default to social proof. [10:48]#2 Questioning assumptions creates discomfort.  [15:14]#3 Shortcut thinking replaces deep analysis. [17:22] Recap Next Steps: --- Execution is not a talent.   It is a standard. If your results don't match your ability, something in your approach is out of alignment. Most people do not have a motivation problem.   They have a consistency problem. Power Presence is the system for operating with greater discipline, clarity, structure, and execution under pressure. Learn more: → http://www.PowerPresenceProtocol.com  Know what to do but not always doing it?  Measure your execution at → http://RateMyExecution.com. Get Dre's free Daily Game email at http://WorkOnMyGame.com. Every day you'll receive one practical lesson on leadership, mindset, discipline, and execution to help you perform at a higher level. No fluff. Just game

On today’s show: (00:00) The show gets roasted in a listener's review... (01:30) Ben gets completely confused by an email and spends a day thinking a Six60 manager sent a very strange brag (03:45) Megan’s three-day birthday extravaganza continues... and there’s still more celebrating to come (07:00) Jono’s new role as Auckland’s potential Town Crier gains unexpected support from Mayor Wayne Brown (15:30) Forgotten jobs, featuring a human bowling pin-setter and the chaos behind the lanes (18:40) The Great NZ Pie Awards update takes a sleepy turn when baker Jason answers the phone half asleep (21:10) Megan’s birthday burns from the kids: “That’s too many claps” and “You look like a poo” (23:10) Ben discovers his mother-in-law sleeps with Newstalk ZB blasting all night long (31:00) Jono’s disastrous first impression on the new staff member after all his quirks get listed in one go! (32:50) Christopher Nolan has never had an email address and refuses to use a smartphone, sparking a debate on technology people avoid... Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever looked around at the life you've worked so hard to build and wondered... "Am I in the right place?" "Am I making the right decisions?" "Why do I still feel anxious about the future?" If you're an ambitious woman navigating your career, relationships, purpose, or the pressure of time, this episode is for you. So many high-achieving women believe that once they reach the next milestone—landing the promotion, finding the partner, buying the home, or achieving financial success—they'll finally feel settled. But instead of certainty, many find themselves carrying a quiet anxiety: What if I'm getting it wrong? In this episode, we're exploring why success doesn't always quiet self-doubt, how societal expectations shape the way we evaluate our lives, and what it looks like to stop chasing the "right" path and start creating a life that feels deeply aligned. In this episode, you'll learn: Why high achievers often experience more uncertainty—not less—as they accomplish their goals. The difference between living from external expectations versus inner alignment. How to recognize the three voices influencing your decisions: society's expectations, your personal ambitions, and your inner wisdom. Why asking, "Am I choosing right?" keeps you stuck—and the question that creates more clarity instead. Practical mindfulness practices to cultivate self-trust and make decisions from a grounded place instead of fear. Share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade Take the Overwhelm Archetype Quiz Here If you are wanting to support creating more inner alignment so that you can make decisions with confidence, explore 1:1 coaching together (limited spots available).  Check out mindfulness resources here. 

Data-center debt returns are falling, risk is rising and there’s uncertainty over what the properties may be worth in the long run, Wellington Management says. “We think a lot about that replacement value when evaluating data centers,” Sonali Wilson, the $1.3 trillion manager’s lead investment director for private credit, tells Bloomberg News’ James Crombie and Bloomberg Intelligence’s David Havens in the latest Credit Edge podcast. “Today, I’ll say — not every situation — but, by and large, it’s a pass,” she says. They also discuss commercial real estate investment strategies, how to position for AI disruption and why Wellington is building out a private-debt platform now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skincare trends are moving fast, and it can be hard to tell what is actually worth your attention. One day everyone is talking about red light masks, then peptide lip balms, at-home microneedling, men's skincare, acne protocols, or another product claiming to be the next thing your skin needs.The problem is that some of these tools can be useful, but the way they are marketed often leaves out the context that matters most. A red light device is not just about wavelength. Acne is not just about bacteria. Peptides in skincare are not automatically effective just because the word is on the label. And not every trend deserves to become the center of your routine.In this Q&A episode of Biohacking Beauty, we're answering the skincare questions you sent in and breaking down what to look at before buying into the hype. We get into acne, red light therapy masks, at-home microneedling, men's skincare, and the peptide skincare problem so you can think about these trends with more science and less noise.What's Discussed:(03:14) Why acne is not just a bacteria problem.(07:24) What to know before buying a red light therapy mask.(13:36) The red light devices we actually use at home.(16:06) At-home microneedling, skin barrier risk, and where to draw the line.(21:02) Why men's skincare is mostly marketing.(25:10) What performance skincare may actually mean.(29:41) Why peptide skincare claims are harder to verify than they seem.Listen to this episode of Biohacking Beauty to understand which skincare trends deserve a closer look, what questions to ask before buying, and where the science matters more than the marketing.Find more from Young Goose:Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% OFF your first purchase, and if you're a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% OFF at younggoose.comInstagram: @young_goose_skincare

Dannic has been DJing since he was 17 and he's still here while most of his peers from the EDM era have moved on. In this episode we get honest about why. We talk about the four-year cycle every artist hits, the moment his team pushed him to flip his sound completely, and why that's the decision he regrets most. It's a grounded conversation about longevity, creative identity, and what happens when you stop believing in your own sound. If you've ever questioned yours because someone told you to, this one's worth a listen.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:16) Who Dannic is(02:45) You never fully figure it out(03:53) DJ first, producer second(07:44) When fun turns into pressure(09:29) Passion over discipline(10:43) Staying relevant(12:04) Monthly releases vs quality(14:19) The good old days(16:33) What changed for the better(17:45) AI, authenticity, and vocals(20:16) The advice he regrets(25:09) Questioning your own sound(27:15) A healthy dose of delusion(29:00) The ear injury scare(30:29) The Dyro back-to-back(33:20) A new fan base(34:41) What success looks like today(37:17) A question for the next guest

On the WIP Afternoon Show, Ike, Spike, and Fritz examine potential Phillies roster moves and speculate on a trade for a back-end starter. They critique Don Mattingly's recent bullpen management and see if it may be time to look back into a move for a manager like Alex Cora this offseason.

Are you questioning whether to stay married? Do you feel unhappy, unloved, disrespected and lonely even though you're in a relationship? This is the disillusionment or power struggle stage of relationshiop that EVERYONE hits without exception.In this episode I talk about this stage of relationship, how we find ourselves here, what you may have already tried to get past it and how our advice for a man is different to most other coaches and therapists because we know that to reach the next stage requires that you become a stronger, more self assured, more confident leader of yourself so that you can then lead the relationship forward. Waiting for her to change or trying to negotiate with her will not work, you must SHOW her the way by changing first. Only then will she trust that you know where you want to go with her and what you want to create for the future of your marriage.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/goodguys2greatmen-podcast--4650431/support.In our coaching, we help men get a powerful new mindset that empowers you to give, love and connect more deeply because you're finally doing that within yourself first. This mindset allows empathy, trust and connection to happen because you're confident in who you're being. We teach skills and knowledge that nobody ever teaches men when we're younger. Skills and knowledge that make you feel confident and in control even when chaos is going on around you. It's amazing what you can achieve when you make yourself a priority. Most men don't.   They are too busy taking care of everyone else.  Too busy minding the store and making the money.   They are focused on the "outside game" of winning life. But their "inside game" of confidence and clarity is suffering badly. You can only improve your inside game with other men. We would love to help you become more calm, more strong emotionally and more confident and happy in who you are as a man. Come and join us, either through 1-on-1 coaching with my colleague Dan Dore or me, or in our group coaching program with other amazing men who are travelling the same path as you right now in our Men's Live Coaching Roundtable. There's an amazing tribe of guys in this group with us, supporting and helping each other through this process of growth and self realization. https://goodguys2greatmen.com/goodguys2greatmen-live-coaching-roun

- An A-I ad has the local media in a frenzy.- It won't be voted on around here but Illinois Democrats, in the biggest voting block area of the state, are taking the wealth tax idea for a test drive this year.- Chief Tom Weitzel talks about the recent fire bombing attack on a federal law enforcement building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WIP Midday Team reacts to the Phillies series loss to the New York Mets this weekend. They discuss how it appears LeBron James is closer to announcing where he will play next season, and make their predictions. The team breaks down the announcement that the Phillies have called up Alex McFarlane, and debate if the team is a lock for the playoffs. Finally, the team discusses their opinions about the Eagles training camp, coming up in a few weeks.

Have you ever woken up and wondered why? This episode explores the deeper question of why we're here and challenges the idea that work, wealth, and status alone can deliver a meaningful life. We reflect on how modern culture keeps people busy and striving, often without pausing to consider whether they're building the life they were truly made for.Drawing on Psalm 127, we distinguish between labor driven by worldly validation and work rooted in faith and purpose. The central message: ambition and responsibility aren't the problem, but they need to be directed toward serving God rather than constructing our own significance.Key Moments:0:00 Opening and the central question. Why did you wake up today?1:12 The pace of modern life and how busyness keeps people from their purpose1:43 The pressure of status, wealth, and work2:27 How the pattern begins early: school schedules, debt, and adult responsibility3:32 Work is not the enemy, but it becomes empty when disconnected from purpose4:03 Questioning the promise of happiness5:05 Accumulation versus communion5:39 The fading version of the dream7:21 Psalm 127 and labor in vain8:30 Earthly status versus heavenly status9:30 Reframing action and ambition11:11 Practical reflection for the week12:23 Closing encouragement

Daniel sits down with Annette from Boston to reflect on their remarkable eight-year coaching and mentorship journey. Annette shares her transformation from a controlling leader struggling to find fulfillment, and reaching the top only to leave it all behind.    Together, Daniel and Annette explore the evolution of leadership, the importance of emotional honesty in business, redefining success, and the value of slowing down to find meaning in both work and life. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or seeking more authenticity in your career, this candid and insightful conversation offers powerful lessons on growth, vulnerability, and leading from the inside out.   Thank you for listening. Share it with your network and if you like it give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.  Don't forget to subscribe so you will never miss an episode. Let's connect online: 1. INSTAGRAM: https://snip.ly/2ognlc 2. LINKEDIN: https://snip.ly/u6w6dg 3. WEBSITE: https://snip.ly/ys5h59 Questions? Email us at: contact@danielkluken.com   1. Introduction & Context (00:01) •Daniel Kluken introduces Annette and describes their eight-year coaching/mentor relationship. •Mention of where Annette is from (Boston, USA) and their shared journey. •Purpose of the conversation: exploration of a long-term mentoring relationship and its evolution.   2. Beginnings of the Coaching Relationship (01:04) •Annette's initial state: feeling disconnected, controlling, and fighting for control. •How they met at Wim Hof in Poland. •Annette's search for a coach/mentor with the right presence and connection.   3. Professional Context at the Start (02:19) •Annette describes her role: R&D, leading a team of ~15 people. •The pressures of a growing company and evolving products. •How leadership and company dynamics were shifting.   4. Growth and Leadership Transformation (03:22) •Moving from providing answers to asking questions as a leader. •Progression into executive leadership (C-suite) and building a creative, expressive team culture. •Annette's influence on team creativity and empowerment.   5. Leading by Example (05:25) •Daniel Kluken highlights "lead yourself first" as a principle Annette modeled. •Emphasizing honesty, transparency, vulnerability, and self-development as a leader.   6. Emotions and Business (06:15) •The false belief that business should be non-emotional. •The power of emotions in leadership and team cohesion. •Annette's journey to embracing and expressing emotions as a strength, not a weakness.   7. The Challenge of Leadership Roles (09:54) •Navigating loneliness at the C-suite/executive level. •Handling criticism, emotional responses, and leadership resilience. •Redefining relationships in the context of leadership (e.g., friendship vs. professional boundaries).   8. Redefining Friendship at Work (13:13) •The impact of moving from peer to leader on work friendships. •The transition from one kind of friendship to multiple, context-specific definitions. •Dealing with the emotional cost (e.g., yearning for "the good old days") and building trust as a foundation.   9. Creating Trust and Safety in Teams (16:32) •Trust as a basis for team safety and openness. •The limits of a leader's responsibility in providing safety; focus on transparency and honesty. •The impact of personal transformation on team dynamics and perceived safety.   10. Shifts in Leadership Approach (19:11) •Transition from focusing on the individual to focusing on the company's well-being as a whole. •Integrating new team members and styles. •Moving from assumptions to curiosity and open questioning in team leadership.   11. Evolution of the Coaching Relationship (21:24) •Value of long-term coaching: perspective, reflection, and witnessing personal evolution. •Changes in what Annette needed from Daniel Kluken over time (from understanding value systems to deep emotional work). •Navigating stagnation and deciding to renew or adjust the coaching partnership.   12. Integrating Emotion and Cognition (23:49) •Transition from relying solely on intellect to incorporating emotions in decision-making. •Importance of feeling as well as thinking for sustainable leadership and personal fulfillment.   13. Sustainable Leadership Practices (28:05) •Becoming a multifaceted leader capable of integrating intellect, emotion, and presence. •Adapting the approach to workload and delegation as team size and leadership scope grew.   14. Delegation and Empowerment (29:40) •Shift from micromanaging to empowering team members to own outcomes. •Customizing leadership for different individuals' needs. •Realizing personal enjoyment in team/community as a source of fulfillment.   15. Authenticity, Masks, and Energy (33:03) •Authentic leadership: minimizing the energy drain of "wearing masks." •Original motivation for mentorship: desire for mastery/control, evolving to embracing surrender and emotional power.   16. The Mentor vs. Coach Paradigm (35:03) •Daniel Kluken's philosophy: mentoring involves going first, modeling vulnerability and growth. •Creating a partnership/joint journey rather than a hierarchical coach-client dynamic.   17. Transformation as the Goal (37:17) •The journey beyond "doing" and "getting"—focusing on transformation and unlocking untapped personal potential. •Approaching leadership and life as an ongoing process of becoming.   18. The Realization of Fulfillment (39:59) •Reaching the top ("the only way is down"): recognizing misalignment with prior definitions of success. •Deciding not to pursue further corporate ambition (e.g., CEO role). •Gratitude for reaching this realization relatively early.   19. Reconsidering Retirement and Present Living (41:39) •Questioning deferred gratification for retirement. •Embracing living in the present and trusting one's ability to adapt. •The impact of personal loss on perspective regarding life's brevity and priorities. 20. The Power of Boredom, Stillness, and Slowing Down (46:28) •Learning to savor "little things" and the richness of slow, passive moments. •Recognizing societal discomfort with inactivity and confronting one's own restlessness. 21. Letting Go of External Validation (50:53) •The seduction of status, recognition, and performance in the corporate world. •Disentangling self-worth from title, stage presence, or external applause.   22. Online vs. Physical Mentoring (52:21) •Effectiveness of online coaching/mentoring. •Advantages: comfort, safety, immediacy, integration with real-life settings. •Situational benefits and the impact of being in one's actual environment.   23. Vulnerability and Showing Up (57:21) •Value of showing up for mentoring even when not feeling well. •Deeper breakthroughs occur in moments of vulnerability and discomfort.   24. Honesty with Self and Others (01:00:59) •The importance of working with self-honesty and truth. •Perspectives are not ultimate truths—value in hearing, not always adopting, others' views. •The process of decision-making and owning one's choices.   25. Practical Advice for Leaders (01:03:56) •Every door is always open—perpetual possibility for new choices. •The leader's role in keeping options and perspectives open for themselves and their teams. •Trust as the core of decision-making and confidence-building.   26. The Ongoing Journey of Transformation (01:09:02) •The courage to surrender old versions of self and embrace transformation. •Recognition and admiration from others for breaking from convention. •Openness to uncertainty and the freedom of not having a fixed plan.   27. Conclusion (01:10:43) •Daniel Kluken expresses appreciation for Annette's journey and shared insights. •Affirmation of ongoing partnership and the value of sharing experiences for others.

The long awaited podcast is finally here!After we aired Ep.110, Trent's horrific priestly visit with Mick Strange, Rod Diplock, Randy Thomas and Greg Baldwin, so many wanted to know what happened after. Trent joins us to give the full account of their "hacking allegation", what led up to it and how he got out of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. If you're still inside the church and wondering whether there's life on the other side, Trent's story is proof that there is.If you're not familiar with the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, this conversation offers an honest look at the pressures members can face when they begin questioning the group.We read out an insider email that gives an account of the recent Universal Meetings that Lloyd Grimshaw proudly did a video of and another insider email on how they navigate their priestly visits. 13:16 The Hacking Accusation20:27 Recording the Priest Visit34:54 The Aftermath of Interrogation48:58 Avoiding Reasoning with Authority58:58 Maintaining Family Connections01:04:24 Using Motivation to Thrive01:13:18 Curiosity and Questioning: The Key to Growth01:24:56 Questioning the Cult: Recognizing Discrepancies01:31:50 Emails from Insiders01:39:21 Prayer Meetings and Dark Intentions01:59:56 The Call for Change02:04:56 A Commitment to TruthPlease sign petition here- https://www.change.org/maplecreek-rapidreliefteamGoFundMe link- https://gofund.me/c58b2bab3Link for Insiders- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cig5oswsu0e45tyzm6wof/45000-175.mp4?rlkey=n36rthk1c45w4uq6zwglo8tfk&st=tyik7b0e&dl=0Link to Podcast 110- https://youtu.be/0aut0TdcfC4Link to Fb post on Randy Thomas- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DFcfUyKrd/Link to transcript of Randy Thomas post- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/j35skskilujt8dwae781w/Randy-Thomas-FB-Post.pdf?rlkey=w7lgnk8u0pujby7clhdb0ifc5&st=8ri5zayv&dl=0To share your story or be a guest on the show, email info.getalife@proton.meGet a Life Paypal donations -https://www.paypal.me/getalifepodcastGet a Life GoFundMe-https://gofund.me/614bcd06Olive Leaf Network- https://oliveleaf.network/Thinking of Leaving Pamphlet and resources - https://oliveleaf.network/resources/Link to Anchor/Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4GhNv1hZp6tjfLyA4s6PMu?si=Gs5euyWpT4y7lOS8OTe4XAPreston Down Trust Decision-https://www.gov.uk/government/news/commission-publishes-report-on-the-preston-down-trustAberdeen incident- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1riImgAqwaqGwjYq6vRQIr4_jscJA0eQN/view?usp=drive_linkIf we walk in the light letters-https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WlgJladl1r95YGxW0FbZ0prYfjlg7FU/view?usp=sharingAdmin/Legal email address:stouffvillelegal-gal@protonmail.comOffice address:22 Braid BendStouffville ONL4A 1R7#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #expose #exposure #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #rules #strict #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #OneSchoolGlobal #OSG #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #sect #worldwidesect #worldwidecult #cultescape #cultescapestory #bully #bullying #brokenfamily #awareness #cultescape #cultandculturepodcast #cultescapee #cultescapeer #cultescapeeinterview #askingforhelp #unispace

Richard Epstein analyzes President Trump's recent address questioning the 2020 election results and its potential impact on the 2026 midterms. Epstein explores the constitutional difficulties of removing a president for lack of judgment, arguing that political consequences remain the most viable remedy for irrational leadership. (3)1940

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Hart and Emma Hayes reflect further on England's World Cup exit now that we've got a bit of distance since the game - including Emma's view as a coach on Tuchel's tactical decisions and we get Joe's view on Jude Bellingham's reaction to Jordan Pickford's effort to save the first Argentina goal Plus we look ahead to the final on Sunday between Spain and Argentina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Faith deconstruction has become one of the defining conversations in modern Christianity—but what does it actually mean to deconstruct your faith? In this episode of The Biblical Mind Podcast, Dru Johnson sits down with pastor, YouTuber, and book reviewer Joel Wentz to explore why so many Christians are questioning their beliefs and how those questions can lead to deeper spiritual maturity rather than cynicism.Drawing from his own experience growing up in evangelical Christianity, Joel shares how wrestling with doctrines like hell, eschatology, and biblical interpretation led him through a season of deconstruction before discovering a richer understanding of historic Christian faith. Together, Dru and Joel discuss the difference between sincere faith exploration and tearing down beliefs for their own sake, the role of church culture and church hurt, why asking difficult questions is deeply biblical, and how the Nicene Creed and church history provide stability amid uncertainty.The conversation also explores theological humility, the importance of Christian tradition, the dangers of intellectual arrogance, and how pastors, churches, and Christian communities can create safe spaces for honest questions without abandoning biblical orthodoxy.Whether you're personally deconstructing your faith, walking alongside someone who is, or simply want to understand one of today's most important conversations in Christianity, this episode offers thoughtful, compassionate, and biblically grounded wisdom.Visit Joel's youtube channel (Click Here), or his Patreon (Click Here)Contact us at The Biblical Mind: Click HereWe are listener supported. Give to the cause here:https://thebiblicalmind.org/give/For more articles:https://thebiblicalmind.org/Social Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThoughtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthoughtThreads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthoughtX: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThoughtBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.orgChapters:00:00 Introduction to Deconstruction and Faith04:56 Different Understandings of Deconstruction06:03 Interrogating Inherited Beliefs Without Negativity08:16 Biblical Questions and Cultural Fears09:39 The Skeptical Mood of Scripture10:53 Questioning in the Bible: Examples from Scripture12:26 Personal Stories of Faith and Questioning16:30 Deconstruction of Eschatology and Hope19:11 The Compelling Vision of the Renewed Earth21:24 The Impact of Eschatology on Personal Hope23:42 Starting the YouTube Journey During COVID25:03 Sharing Faith and Books Online27:24 Encouraging Questions and Faith in Community28:51 Balancing Questions and Faithful Answers30:38 The Dangers of Going to Foundations Without Humility31:48 The Role of Sincerity and Humility in Deconstruction33:10 The Pool Analogy: Standing in the Water34:41 Rich Christian Thought on Deconstruction Questions36:24 Historical Answers to Faith Questions38:31 Healing Through Confession and Love40:30 Trust and Gentle Care in Discipleship42:00 The Continuum of Beliefs and Non-negotiables44:32 The Nicene Creed and Core Doctrines45:58 Evolving Views on Doctrine of Hell49:00 The Journey from Open Theism to Classical Theism52:31 The Impact of Doctrine on Prayer and Spiritual Life55:09 The Richness of Christian Thought and TraditionSee 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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The revised fig book is now on Kickstarter The special hardcover edition of Grow Figs Where You Think You Can't and registration for the October 15 and 22 Fig Camp are available now. A lower-priced softcover will follow this fall. See the book and Fig Camp options.---Food plants are usually assigned to the vegetable patch, while ornamental borders are expected to sit there and look respectable. Garden designer Harry Holding sees no good reason for such strict garden zoning.Harry is the author of Eat Your Garden: Edimentals as a Beautiful, Low-Effort Way to Grow Food. Edimentals are plants that are both edible and ornamental, allowing us to grow food throughout a garden without giving up colour, texture, structure, or beauty. Harry is the founder of Harry Holding Studio, and his School Food Matters Garden at the 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show received a Silver-Gilt medal and the People's Choice Award. In this conversation, Harry explains how edible plants can create a foraging or grazing experience right outside the door. We talk about designing in layers, using constraints to make plant choices easier, and creating ecologically rich plant communities that cover the soil and leave less room for weeds.Harry also shares ideas for small gardens, courtyards, balconies, and containers. His approach is to imagine the space planted first, then carve out the paths, seating areas, morning-coffee spots, and evening gin-and-tonic headquarters.We talk about:What an edimental plant is Why food can be a gateway to connecting with nature Combining edible plants with ornamental garden design Structural plants, seasonal highlights, and ground-cover layers Using colour, texture, height, and growing conditions as useful constraints Designing abundant edible gardens in small spaces Why annual vegetables sometimes struggle in established perennial plantings Questioning gardening rules and learning through experiments How to begin adding edimentals to an existing garden Harry also talks about some fascinating edible ornamentals, including Saskatoon berries, sea kale, sochan, king's spear, Korean aster, citron daylily, lamb's ear, hostas, chives, and bladder campion.His parting advice is simple: make a little room, try unfamiliar plants, and grow what brings you joy. A garden should not become another stern supervisor. It should be a place that makes your heart sing.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on Senate pushback on President Trump's pick to be the next attorney general.

What do a rock concert, a customer service fail, AI, propaganda, the Santa Fe obelisk, and our collective obsession with "speaking our truth" have in common?More than you think.In this solo episode, I unpack the increasingly narcissistic programming that's convinced us self-expression is the highest virtue—even when it comes at the expense of service, discernment, accountability, or each other.Along the way, I expose how media sneaks editorializing into reporting, why technological "progress" without wisdom/balance is a recipe for disaster, how language reveals the consciousness beneath our culture, and why I'm officially taking my investigative journalism to Substack.If you've been wondering why everything feels increasingly self-centered, emotionally manipulative, and intellectually bankrupt...this one's for you.As always, the uncensored second half of this episode—including bonus stories, deeper dives, and behind-the-scenes commentary—is available exclusively for my Patreon and Locals supporters.Show NotesWhy collective coherence is being replaced by individual ego.The Black Crowes incident and what it reveals about entertainers versus audiences.Customer service as a lesson in first-tier versus second-tier communication.The OneTaste concept of "safe-holding" and what it taught Dani about listening.Why modern media increasingly blurs reporting with editorializing.The Santa Fe obelisk controversy as a case study in historical language and media framing.Lessons from Pop Propaganda on recognizing manipulation techniques.Masculine versus feminine approaches to technology and innovation.Questioning technological progress, AI, and data-center expansion.Preview of Dani's forthcoming investigative Substack series.Oracle readings from The Language of Betterarchy, Pop Propaganda, and YES, I AM.

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Why Jesus?Hebrews 1:1-4Why Jesus?  Because there's got to be a better way to understand the meaning of this life and how to live it.Why?Five Key QuestionsWith this series, we're taking on five key questions that people often ask: “Why faith?”  “Why Jesus?”  “Why the Bible?”  “Why Church?” and “Why the Cross?”  We're doing this because when it comes to faith, questions are important.  Questioning is how we wrestle with truth, how we understand, how we figure out what we believe.  A faith that has no place for questions is weak and afraid, and that's not what we're after.  Further, the answers to these questions touch on issues that are foundational to our faith, things we'd like to be sure we fully understand as believers, and things we'd like to be able to better explain to those who may ask us these questions.Orchard Community Church8180 Telephone RdVentura CA 93004www.OrchardVentura.orgContact us at Info@OrchardVentura.orgOrchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

 In today's episode, Leslie talks with theologian and activist Lisa Sharon Harper about her faith deconstruction. Lisa traces her family's centuries-deep American roots, from enslaved ancestors to Indigenous heritage and describes how a 2003 pilgrimage retracing the Trail of Tears forced her to reimagine the evangelical gospel through her great-great-great-grandmother's eyes, sparking a year of depression and ultimately a full "decolonization" of her faith. The conversation weaves through the suppressed history of the Alamo, the "tyranny of certainty" in evangelical culture, marriage equality, and the isolating dynamics of tightly-bound church communities, arriving at the hopeful conviction that humility, pilgrimage, and genuine listening are the path back to shalom, which is the radical relational wholeness at the heart of Jesus's message. Lisa's Website Lisa's Substack and podcast Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease.Pick up Leslie's book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team on Substack, click here! You can find her work and also support her financially if you desire.Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our guest today is Lily Bi, the President and CEO of AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International, the world's largest business school association and global accreditor; she's been in the role for nearly three years. With more than 30 years of experience in strategy, global growth, internal audit, and technology innovation, Lily has held senior executive roles with organizations such as The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the Internal Audit Foundation, and Kirin Holding Company across the United States, Japan, Singapore, and China.Lily is a proponent of lifelong learning. After earning her bachelor's degree in China, she returned to school to earn her MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas. A decade later, she again returned to school and earned her Ph.D in Business Administration from the University of South Florida.  Today, Lily shares with us the evolution of AACSB over its 110-year lifespan. Historically, AACSB has been thought of as an organization with a primary focus on accreditation. However, we'll learn in this episode that this was not always the case, and with Lily's leadership AACSB's mission will continue to evolve. In this illuminating discussion, we glean Lily's thoughts on a number of topics, including:• Teaching students to leverage AI• The need to solve the research gap with practice  • Understanding corporate hiring needs • The major trends she sees affecting business education• The issues deans should be addressing as they lead their respective organizations• Questioning the b-school's traditional reliance on discipline-oriented structuresLearn more about Lily Bi.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

You'll never get through your to-do list. And honestly, that's the best news you'll hear all day. Oliver Burkeman's 4,000 Weeks argues that our obsession with time management is making us less happy and less effective. The book flips conventional wisdom — what if procrastination isn't a bug but a feature? What if doing fewer things is the real productivity hack? Sam breaks down seven counterintuitive lessons from existential psychology that challenge the hustler mentality. You'll learn where the efficiency mindset came from (spoiler: factories), why Warren Buffett tells people to ignore 80% of their goals, and how embracing imperfection beats any time-blocking system. The core insight? You have roughly 4,000 weeks on this planet. Spending all of them optimizing is the real waste of time. Use the 25-goal method: pick your top 5, actively ignore the rest Schedule unstructured time — procrastination fuels creative problem-solving Treat each week as finite — a visual countdown changes everything Hit play and discover why doing less might be the most productive decision you ever make. SPONSORS

What Your TSH Number Isn't Telling You ft. Dr. Brittany Henderson Your TSH can look "perfectly normal" and you can still feel exhausted, foggy, cold, and stuck at a weight that won't budge. In this episode of the Medical Disruptor, I sit down with thyroid specialist Dr. Brittany Henderson to find out why. Dr. Henderson is fellowship-trained at Duke, ran thyroid programs at two major academic centers, and now runs her own thyroid-only practice, the Charleston Thyroid Center. She told me flat out that TSH alone is not enough, and that most doctors don't even know how to read a full thyroid panel. In this conversation we get into why TSH is actually a pituitary hormone, not a thyroid hormone, and why the "normal" TSH reference range was built on flawed population data that included undiagnosed Hashimoto's patients. I ask her what free T4, free T3, and reverse T3 actually reveal that TSH can't, and she walks me through why muscle mass is the missing piece in thyroid hormone conversion, since it's muscle tissue that activates T4 into usable T3. She also explains why up to 95% of people with severe Hashimoto's or a thyroidectomy may need combination T4/T3 therapy instead of T4 alone, and we break down the real differences between levothyroxine, desiccated thyroid extract, and combination treatment. We talk about patients who've been on the wrong thyroid medication for decades and what happens when it's finally corrected, plus the flip side: patients who never needed thyroid medication in the first place and how to tell the difference. Along the way we cover how birth control, inflammation, steroids, and menopause quietly throw off your thyroid labs without anyone telling you. If you've ever been told your thyroid is fine while your body is telling you otherwise, this episode gives you the exact labs to ask for and the language to ask for them. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Still second guessing yourself in the exam room? Click here! https://freechapter.lpages.co/self-gaslighting-habits-to-watch-for/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 2:10 - From Duke-Trained Endocrinologist to Questioning the Standard of Care 12:38 - Why TSH Alone Is Not Enough 23:16 - Combination Therapy and the Muscle Mass Connection 25:17 - Desiccated Thyroid Extract: History and Misconceptions 35:19 - Pushback, Broken Guidelines, and Where to Find Dr. Henderson Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrHendersonMD/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mythyroiddoctor/ Website:charlestonthyroidcenter.com | mythyroiddoctor.com | thethyroidfoundation.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martha Carlin's husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's at 44. The doctors had a name for it. That was about it. So she spent the next two decades finding the answers herself. She's now a microbiome researcher, biotech founder, and author of Connected.  In this episode: The gut-brain axis — and why it's way bigger than you think Water, light, and movement — the fundamentals we've abandoned Why reductionist medicine keeps missing the point Probiotics — what actually works and why Questioning authority and trusting your own intuition The moment Martha stopped listening to "there's nothing we can do" Martha Carlin: Founder of BiotiQuest Probiotics and The BioCollective. Speaker at the White House  Author of Connected, out now. Visit www.biotiquest.com and www.thebiocollective.com  

What if the way you were taught to be strong is also the thing keeping you stuck? In this episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy speaks to high-achieving, deeply passionate healthcare professionals and high-achieving women in dentistry who feel the pressure to stay confident, keep giving, and never question the system. She talks about patient trust, provider burnout, moral injury, insurance stress, packed schedules, and the belief that everyone else's needs must come first. This conversation helps dentists, doctors, and healers see why self-trust matters just as much as patient care. When you question the old way with love and courage, you can start building a career and life that feel true to you.Show notes:(3:00) Why the system feels broken(4:03) Confidence, trust, and patient care(8:06) The shadow side of confidence(10:37) Moral injury in healthcare(13:28) Questioning puts power back(15:32) A self-alignment framework to help dentists and healthcare professionals to reconnect with themselves beyond burnout and outside expectations. https://truetomemethod.com/(18:25) When everyone else came first(25:40) Living true to yourself(28:30) Small shifts create freedom(31:12) Outro_______________________IMPORTANT LINKS:Empower Her Retreat:Dates: October 1–4, 2026Location: Taos, New MexicoWebsite: empowerherretreat.orgConnect with Dr. MacCarthy:Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.comBook a call with Tarryn:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-callUnlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calmPlease join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283Where to find me:Website: www.thebizofhappiness.comFacebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappinessIG: @thebizofhappinessIt would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Ekaterina Matveeva, founder of Amolingua and Lingo Plus and co-organizer of AI roundtables with EcoCivilization. The conversation covers a wide range of AI-related topics, from the cultural implications of AI development across different countries to the evolution of Ekaterina's perspective on artificial intelligence—moving from initial anger and fear in 2023 to active participation in AI model design by 2025. They discuss the importance of including diverse cultural perspectives in AI training, the cross-country differences in AI regulation (comparing Argentina's human-out-of-the-loop approach to Europe's cautious stance), and the critical question of which sectors need humans in the decision-making loop. The discussion ventures into brain-computer interfaces and Neuralink, examining what happens when technology is removed and questioning whether healthy humans should pursue such enhancements, before touching on the future of personal AI models and the preservation of indigenous wisdom in AI training. You can connect with Ekaterina on LinkedIn to follow her work on AI, education, and cross-cultural technology development.Timestamps00:00 Stewart welcomes Ekaterina Matveeva, founder of Amolingua and Lingo Plus, discussing her work organizing AI roundtables with EcoCivilization05:00 Ekaterina shares her evolution from anger toward AI in 2023 to realizing collaboration potential, emphasizing importance of multicultural perspectives in AI development and training10:00 Discussion of Argentina's new AI liability bill creating human-out-of-loop systems, contrasting with Europe's human-in-loop requirements and different global regulatory approaches15:00 Safety considerations in robotics and AI development, comparing industrial automation standards across regions and discussing Pentagon's use of Anthropic with Palantir systems20:00 Exploring brain-computer interfaces and Neuralink developments, questioning enhancement versus necessity and examining motivations behind cognitive augmentation technologies25:00 Debating human capabilities beyond cognitive function, discussing nervous system, emotions, psychosomatics, and whether brain generates or receives thoughts30:00 Examining societal divisions from enhancement technologies, referencing Avatar and Years and Years series, questioning benefits for healthy individuals versus disability applications35:00 Discussing technological gaps between enhanced and standard populations, concerns about corporate seduction into cybernetic modifications, and lack of long-term safety studies40:00 Questioning who frames AI conversations and trains models, exploring dominant worldviews embedded in AI systems and Vatican-Anthropic collaboration implications45:00 Stewart shares mistakes with Facebook biometric data and building personal AI infrastructure, emphasizing importance of controlling your own models and data50:00 Analyzing whether massive data collection actually improves AI training, questioning if user conversations become buried garbage rather than meaningful model improvements55:00 Ekaterina discusses plans for organizing more roundtables, integrating indigenous wisdom into AI training, and connecting on LinkedIn for future collaborationsKey Insights1. Ekaterina Matveeva's perspective on AI has evolved significantly since 2023, moving from initial anger and fear about AI's impact on education and translation work to becoming actively involved in AI development and training. She realized that instead of resisting AI advancement, she could participate in shaping it by contributing her expertise in education, language, and cross-cultural communication. This shift represents a broader realization that diverse participation in AI development is crucial for creating more versatile and culturally sensitive models rather than allowing a monopoly of values from any single country or culture.2. The conversation highlights fundamental differences in AI regulation across regions, with Europe implementing human-in-the-loop requirements and comprehensive safety measures, while Argentina is reportedly creating frameworks for human-out-of-the-loop AI systems with limited liability. The United States falls somewhere between these approaches, pursuing rapid advancement with fewer regulatory constraints. These divergent approaches reflect different cultural values and priorities, raising important questions about whether AI development should prioritize efficiency and profit or human oversight and control in critical infrastructure sectors.3. Both speakers express concern about brain-computer interfaces like Neuralink, questioning the motivation behind enhancing cognitive abilities when humans already possess multiple forms of intelligence including emotional, cultural, and bodily intelligence. The primary applications demonstrated so far appear limited to video games and potentially military applications, raising questions about whether the technology serves genuine human needs or merely represents an attempt to compete with robots. The speakers emphasize that humans are already complete beings with sophisticated nervous systems, senses, and capabilities that extend far beyond cognitive processing.4. A critical insight emerges around the question of what happens when advanced technologies are removed or turned off. This applies both to brain-computer interfaces and to broader civilization infrastructure dependencies. The speaker shares experiences from 2020 of attempting to live independently in rural California, discovering the challenges of isolation and self-sufficiency. This relates directly to concerns about creating dependencies on technologies where the software ownership and control remain unclear, particularly when those technologies become integrated into human bodies or essential services.5. The discussion reveals concerns about increasing societal division based on access to enhancement technologies. Beyond existing financial inequalities, the speakers worry about a future where people who can afford biological and technological enhancements will advance rapidly while others are left behind. This isn't about disadvantaging certain groups but rather about creating an unbridgeable gap between enhanced early adopters and what they call standard populations who may be intelligent people maintaining traditional ways of life but lacking access to expensive enhancement technologies.6. Matveeva emphasizes the importance of including diverse cultural perspectives, particularly indigenous wisdom and Buddhist traditions, in AI training data. She argues that current AI models reflect the worldviews, values, and hierarchies of their predominantly Western designers, which influences the guidance these models provide to users worldwide. By incorporating wisdom traditions from various cultures, AI models could potentially become wiser and more culturally adaptive, serving diverse populations more effectively rather than imposing a single cultural framework globally.7. The speakers discuss the problematic nature of data collection and ownership in AI training, noting that massive amounts of user data may not actually be improving AI models as expected. There are indications that some AI companies are now specifically requesting users to help train models on their prompts, suggesting that simply collecting billions of conversations hasn't been as useful as anticipated. This raises questions about whether the data users have given away over the past several years has actually made significant impact or is simply buried in chunks of information that aren't effectively connected to meaningful improvements in AI performance.

In the conclusion of their conversation, Stephen Diener speaks with Jordan Crowder about everything ranging from his remote viewing abilities, his near death experience, and what the reasons would be behind aliens crashing here on earth. Plus, what could be so powerful about UFO secrets that even adversarial nations have agreed to keep it all under wraps? All of this and so much more is covered during this fascinating interview...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you ever feel stuck in self-doubt?Overthinking decisions. Questioning yourself. Wondering whether you're good enough, capable enough or ready enough.In this solo episode, Zoe shares the simple mindset shift that transformed her relationship with confidence - and that she's seen transform the lives of hundreds of women she's worked with.She explains why self-doubt isn't a sign that you're doing something wrong. In fact, it may be a sign that you're growing. Zoe explores why the brain is wired to keep us safe rather than help us thrive, how overthinking keeps us stuck, and the three practical steps that can help you move from self-doubt to self-belief.Whether you're navigating motherhood, considering a career change, starting something new or simply wanting to trust yourself more, this episode will help you understand why confidence isn't something you're born with - it's something you build through action.

Tired of the constant mental chatter? Feeling drained by unresolved issues and endless to-do lists? You're a high-performer, always striving for excellence. But that drive often comes with a hidden cost: a mind full of "open loops" – those nagging thoughts, unfinished tasks, and unresolved conflicts that silently steal your energy. In this powerful discussion, we dive deep into the concept of neutrality – not as indifference, but as a strategic superpower for the exhausted high-achiever. Discover how embracing neutrality can help you: Stop the energy drain: Learn to identify and close those "open loops" that keep you mentally busy and emotionally depleted. Navigate conflict with calm: Instead of reacting and escalating, find your "defining moment" to manage situations with steady, anchored presence, even when things matter deeply. Reclaim your peace and sanity: Understand how to pause, gain clarity, and avoid the knee-jerk reactions that lead to bigger problems and deeper exhaustion. Transform relationships: Discover how a neutral stance can foster understanding, prevent damage, and create space for genuine repair, even in your most challenging interactions. Unlock more solutions: See how stepping back from immediate judgment and reaction opens up a world of possibilities and empowers you to find more effective outcomes. We'll explore practical strategies like: Noticing the "surge": Identifying what triggers your emotional reactions. Questioning your "story": Challenging your ingrained beliefs about situations and people. Asking for clarity: Slowing down conversations to truly understand, rather than assume. "Eating your popcorn": Observing situations without getting emotionally entangled. If you're ready to move beyond constant reaction and cultivate a powerful inner calm that fuels your performance without burning you out, this video is for you. Learn how to be present, hear clearly, and manage yourself so you don't "give up your sanity or your peace." Don't let open loops dictate your energy. Tap into the power of neutrality and reclaim your focus, peace, and effectiveness. If this resonated, there's probably an open loop of your own worth closing. My free Close the Loop tool walks you through it in about 15 minutes — a gentle place to start.

In this episode of Don't Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study 2 Kings 2–7 and discover that the God who worked miracles through Elijah is the same God who continues to work through Elisha. As one prophet passes the mantle to another, these chapters remind us that God's power has never been limited to one person or one generation. He is the same God yesterday, today, and forever, still healing, providing, rescuing, and strengthening His children. From the healing of the waters at Jericho to the widow's overflowing oil, each miracle points beyond Elisha and toward the heart of God. Whether providing more than enough for a grieving family, reminding us that repentance brings lasting healing, or showing that His blessings often exceed our expectations, these stories reveal a Savior whose grace is abundant. God is not interested in merely helping us survive. He delights in restoring, multiplying, and making us whole. The story of Naaman teaches that God's greatest miracles often come through simple acts of faith. Though Naaman expected a dramatic solution, healing came through humble obedience as he washed in the Jordan River. These chapters invite us to trust that God is patient with our growth, willing to work with us through every attempt, every setback, and every step toward becoming completely clean. His purpose is not partial healing, but complete restoration. The episode concludes by showing that no concern is too great or too small for the Lord. Whether raising a child back to life, helping someone recover a borrowed axe head, or answering the quiet prayers of everyday disciples, God cares deeply about every part of our story. Together, these chapters testify that the same God who performed miracles in the Old Testament still works in our lives today, inviting us to trust Him, seek His Spirit, and believe that His power is never exhausted. Chapters: 00:00 INTRO 03:52 Discussing Elijah's Miracles in Hebrew 08:29 Discussing faith and relationship journey 10:21 Desiring a life led by the Spirit 13:31 Continuing God's miracles and presence 16:54 Discussing lasting impact of miracles 22:44 Widow's plea for help 26:03 Questioning and starting to pray 26:33 Questioning faith and superstitions 30:20 Elisha's miraculous revival 33:05 Discussing a leper's honorable introduction 38:23 Naaman's Servants Encourage Him 41:01 The significance of number seven 44:33 Floating ax head miracle story 47:08 God's care in everyday life Sign up for the Don't Miss This newsletter at www.dontmissthisstudy.com #dontmissthis #comefollowme NEWSLETTER LINK: The Don't Miss This video, the prayer poster, and tip-ins for kids, teens, couples and individuals can all be found in this week's newsletter. Sign-up link in bio if you haven't had a chance yet!! www.dontmissthisstudy.com Instagram: @dontmissthisstudy Podcast: Don't Miss This Study Facebook: Don't Miss This Study Follow Grace Instagram @thisweeksgrace Follow David Instagram: @mrdavebutler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/ Subscribe to the Don't Miss This App https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/app

What has changed about recovery, sobriety, and alcohol over the last decade? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane Ramer sits down with Paul Churchill, founder and host of the Recovery Elevator Podcast, for a conversation that has been more than ten years in the making. Shane and Paul both launched their podcasts in the early days of the modern sobriety movement and have spent years talking with thousands of people navigating their relationship with alcohol. In this episode, they reflect on how the recovery landscape has evolved, what they've learned from their audiences, and why more people than ever are questioning alcohol's role in their lives. Together, they tackle some of the biggest debates in recovery today, including identity, labels, moderation, the sober curious movement, and whether people need to hit rock bottom before making a change. They also discuss the common struggles men face when trying to quit drinking, the excuses that keep people stuck, and why so many smart, successful people continue drinking even when they know it's holding them back. In this episode: • How the sobriety and recovery movement has changed over the last decade • The rise of the sober curious movement • Do people still need to identify as alcoholics? • Can some people successfully moderate their drinking? • The biggest lies people tell themselves about alcohol • Why successful people continue drinking despite the consequences • What keeps people stuck longer than necessary • Lessons learned from thousands of conversations about recovery and personal growth • Where the future of sobriety may be headed Whether you're sober curious, alcohol free, in long term recovery, or simply questioning your relationship with alcohol, this conversation offers practical insights, honest reflections, and plenty of thought provoking discussion. Takeaway: If you're a man looking to quit drinking, improve your health, sharpen your focus, and connect with other like minded men, join our free online men's community, The Victory Circle. You'll find accountability, support, and encouragement from men who are committed to becoming stronger husbands, fathers, leaders, and business owners. You can also check out our 30 Day Alcohol Free Performance Challenge, designed to help men eliminate alcohol, increase energy, improve clarity, and build momentum in every area of life. CONNECT for a free month of Paul's Café RE. https://www.cafe-re.org/alcohol-free-community/ Connect  Join “The Victory Circle”, our FREE Sober Guy Mens Community at https://www.thatsoberguy.com/offers/SvjjuEQ2/checkout Want to go 30 Days Alcohol Free? Try our 30-Day Sober Performance Challenge — https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days Sober Executive Performance Reset: A 12 Week Private Coaching Experience - APPLY HERE https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching Shanes New Book, Sober Guy How Do I - https://a.co/d/81ZIgtE Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-ramer-7534bb257/ Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast Follow us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thatsoberguypodcast  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mitch is struggling with whether to step away from his current relationship. Feeling conflicted and uncertain about what the future holds, he turns to Dr. Laura for guidance on navigating his emotions, making a decision, and determining the best path forward. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Preview for Later Today: Thaddeus McCotter and John Batchelor discuss the uncertainties of the Trumpadministration's Iran policy, questioning the efficacy of military force, the potential for a controversial US sovereign wealth fund, and the regime's continued global terrorism.1721