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In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, we sit down with Kevin “KAYR” Robinson, a real estate investor, author, and entrepreneur whose journey from deep poverty to building generational wealth is both powerful and practical.Raised in West Philadelphia and forced to move more than 18 times before adulthood, KAYR experienced instability and loss early in life. Instead of relying on motivation alone, he developed disciplined systems that transformed his life and laid the foundation for long-term ownership and success.Today, KAYR manages more than 160 rental units and shares the lessons from his journey in his memoir Can't Break Me. His story was recently highlighted at Yale University alongside renowned sociologist Elijah Anderson as a real-world example of mobility, opportunity, and resilience.In this conversation, KAYR breaks down the daily discipline required to escape poverty, the mindset behind building wealth through real estate, and how structured execution can turn adversity into long-term stability.If you're an entrepreneur, investor, or someone navigating pressure while chasing a bigger vision, this episode delivers both inspiration and practical frameworks you can apply immediately.https://www.kayrmotivates.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

Sherri helps with a raised garden, treating soil at a new home & cornmeal for root rot control during this podcast from March 15, 2026 hour 1 on Sportsradio 610 The post GP-26-0315-H1 Sherri helps with a raised garden, treating soil at a new home & cornmeal for root rot control appeared first on HomeShow Garden Pros Radio.

In this episode, Sunnyside Egg Co. founder Patrick Samuels sheds light on what it means for farmers and customers to value how livestock is raised.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Grief, desperation, and hope collide when a father begs Jesus to save his dying daughter. Along the way, another suffering woman reaches out in faith and finds healing, revealing that no pain is too small and no situation too hopeless for Christ’s compassion and power. When Jesus finally arrives, he speaks a simple word, and death itself gives way to life. Listen to this sermon as Jason Harris reflects on the day Jesus raised the dead and what it reveals about faith, suffering, and the hope only Christ can give. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

Episode 334 features Ed Banos, the son of Les Banos, a World War II spy who saved more than 200 lives during the Holocaust and later became a sports photographer, and Aaron Huentelman, competition meat manager at Mr. Brisket Ed Banos serves as the President and CEO for University Health and was recognized as a Healthcare Hero by the San Antonio Business Journal.  However, it is not his story we are focused on, but rather the story of Ed's father, Les Banos.  The following are excerpted from online obituaries, "Raised in Budapest, Hungary, Les Banos hid countrymen from the Nazis during World War II and infiltrated German SS headquarters as an Allied spy. He helped hide and save the lives of hundreds of Hungarians.  After the war, he immigrated to the United States, attended the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a cameraman for local TV stations and as a  photographer for the Pirates, Steelers, and Penguins.  Les Banos' favorite subject was his friend, Roberto Clemente, who died Dec. 31, 1972, in a plane crash during a relief mission to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.  Les Banos often said he should have been on that plane, but that was the day the Steelers, played Miami in the AFC championship. The game was made possible by the Steelers beating Oakland the previous week on the Immaculate Reception.  Les Banos captured Clemente's 3,000th hit in a frame-by-frame sequence, and many of his photos have been displayed in exhibitions through the years. A current collection can be seen at the Roberto Clemente Museum in Lawrenceville. Aaron Huentelman is the competition meat manager at Mr. Brisket, a premium quality butcher shop.  He has a degree in restaurant management, has worked in numerous kitchens over the years, and has also managed several restaurants.  His passion, however, is meat smoking. He has been a regular in competition barbecue for the last ten years, with numerous top ten finishes, including a Grand Championship at the Dayton BBQ Rodeo in 2017.  He is the owner of an award winning sauce and rub company, Go Big Or Go BBQ.  To learn more about Aaron's sauce company go to https://www.gobigorgobbq.com/ and to learn more about Mr. Brisket go to https://www.misterbrisket.com/ We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan's website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a clip from Raised By Giants! Get access to the full episode and all thier content on all podcast platforms or click the link below!Full episode here!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hollywood-s-secret-language-mark-devlin--70586011Get access to every Raised by Giants episode! Podcasthttps://spreaker.page.link/Q1qN1M4A9Ve8QqaX8Forbidden Knowledge Network https://forbiddenknowledge.news/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/forbidden-knowledge-news--3589233/support.

Discover what it takes to raise over $3 billion in capital and revitalize more than $2 billion worth of historic skyscrapers and iconic city blocks. In this episode, Tom “The Skyscraperguy” Liravongsa, managing partner of Landmark Collection, shares the remarkable journey that took him from starting a fund with negative $10,000 on a credit card to acquiring and restoring landmark skyscrapers across major U.S. cities. Tom reveals how mastering institutional underwriting, understanding the mechanics of syndication, and thinking beyond “the zeros” allowed him to transition from trading derivatives to orchestrating massive real estate projects. He also explains why skyscrapers—assets once reserved for institutional players—are becoming accessible to new investors, how large-scale developments create powerful economies of scale, and why cities and density provide a unique form of market insulation during economic disruptions. For investors and entrepreneurs who want to think bigger about capital raising, deal structuring, and transformative real estate opportunities, this conversation delivers insights you won't hear anywhere else. 5 Key Takeaways from the EpisodeCapital Raising Is the Core of Commercial Real Estate Tom explains that at its core, commercial real estate is about syndication—raising capital, finding deals investors believe in, and executing them together. Institutional Knowledge Creates Massive Advantage By underwriting billions in real estate projects while working with European investors, Tom learned how institutional capital flows and used that knowledge to scale his own deals. Large Deals Can Reduce Risk Through Scale While skyscraper projects involve large numbers, Tom argues that economies of scale, performance bonds, and professional teams can actually mitigate risk compared to smaller projects. Skyscrapers Offer Unique Market Insulation Because they exist in dense urban centers where economic activity is concentrated, skyscraper assets can benefit from strong demand, higher rents, and greater government support during crises. Retail Investors Can Participate in Institutional Deals Through modern fundraising methods, social media reach, and flexible deal structures, Tom is opening access to skyscraper investments that were historically limited to institutional capital. About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai 

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to have back on the show once again: MK ULTRA, SRA, and human trafficking survivor, podcaster, father, anti-child abuse advocate, architect, artist, educator, public speaker, and an incredible warrior using his voice to make the world a safer place for our children: Doug McIntyre!In case you missed any of Doug's previous episodes, here's a little overview to catch you up and a teaser about what you'll be hearing about today...Born in 1961 in Sydney, Australia Doug entered a world of unimaginable darkness. Raised in a multi-generational incest-based family deeply embedded in a cult network, he was brutalized from infancy - physically beaten for the slightest disobedience, sexually and ritually abused, experimented on with LSD and electrocution, trafficked, and programmed through MK ULTRA to create functional dissociation that created amnesic barriers and a hidden double life. The people meant to protect him - his parents and other adults around him - treated him as an object to be used, broken, and silenced.What they never counted on was the unbreakable light inside him.His firstborn brother was ritually sacrificed when Doug was twenty, another trauma wrapped in lies and destroyed records. When his own daughter was born, the memories crashed through: holding a knife as a three-year-old while a little girl was murdered, being dumped in the ocean to drown, his father triggering switches before assaults so he'd wake with no memory. His mother poisoned his food into recent years; his father embodied the cult's perfect mask - charming front, murderous core. Doug pieced it together through relentless research - DNA tests, destroyed medical files, hospital histories, ancestral trauma patterns - all while facing death threats, government harassment, heart attacks that weren't natural, and family sabotage that never stopped.Yet he rose.His healing journey - through therapy, plant medicines, bilateral journaling, somatic release, and an unshakable connection to Source and God - has been raw, terrifying, and miraculous. He has assimilated alters, faced ego death, severed toxic soul ties, changed his soul group, and learned to love every fractured part of himself. Angels shielded him as a child and his guides still speak with humor and wisdom. Doug shakes when trauma surfaces, yet he stands up one more time than he falls. He reminds men especially: “You were born pure. Abuse does not define your masculinity. And self-love is the ultimate rebellion.”Today, Doug is going to talk about how he has rebelled against his own abuse through remembering and healing - and how this has set him free. He will also be revealing more about the continued abuse he continues to be targeted for as a whistleblower, and the inter-related cover-ups that are layered on top of the silencing and intimidation tactics he and so many others face for shining a light on the things the world was supposed to be kept in the dark about. CONNECT WITH DOUG:Website: https://allegedly.live/Twitter: https://x.com/AllegedlydliveCONNECT WITH EMMA:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationpodcastofficialEMAIL: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.com OR standbysurvivors@protonmail.comMy Substack: https://emmakatherine.substack.com/BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theimaginationVENMO: @eSupport the show

Erin and I both adored Kin by Tayari Jones, and we decided to do a whole episode discussing it!  The first 15ish minutes are spoiler free, so if you haven't read it yet, you can listen and decide if the vibes sound right for you.  After that, we get into everything we loved about the characters, the prose, the plotting and the themes! Kin by Tayari Jones Synopsis Vernice and Annie, two motherless daughters raised in Honeysuckle, Louisiana, have been best friends and neighbors since earliest childhood, but are fated to live starkly different lives. Raised by a fierce aunt determined to give her a stable home in the wake of her mother's death, Vernice leaves Atlanta at eighteen for Spelman College, where she joins a sisterhood of powerfully connected Black women and marries into an affluent family. Annie, abandoned by her dissolute mother as a child, and fixated on the idea of finding her and filling the bottomless hole left by her absence, sets off on a journey that will take her into a world of peril and adversity, as well as love and adventure, and culminate in a battle for her life.   Tayari Jones Oprah Interview Tayari Jones on The Stacks Erin's Interview with ReShanda Tate about With Love From Harlem Check Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackGet Bookwild MerchFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrianMacKenzie Green @missusa2mba

James Stewart (J.D.M.) speaks with Andrew Coyne about his book, The Crisis of Canadian Democracy. With characteristic wit, insight, and rigor, Coyne dismantles the comforting myths Canadians tell themselves about their political system, revealing a parliamentary structure eroded by unaccountable leaders, disempowered MPs, manipulated elections, and systemic dysfunction. The Crisis of Canadian Democracy is both a wake-up call and a call to action, offering compelling solutions to restore genuine self-government to Canadian politics. Essential reading for leaders, citizens, and anyone who cares about the future of democracy in Canada—or anywhere else. Andrew Coyne is a columnist for The Globe and Mail. Raised in Winnipeg, Mr. Coyne holds degrees from the University of Toronto and the London School of Economics‎. He was written previously for The National Post, Maclean's and Southam News, contributing as well to a wide range of other publications in Canada and abroad, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The National Review, and The Walrus. He is also a weekly panelist on CBC's The National. Image Credit: Sutherland House If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

In this episode, you'll hear from Adam Chen, CRO at FinStrat.FinStrat has helped more than 300 founders and supported startups that have raised $480M+ in capital.Shane and Adam break down the patterns behind predictable B2B revenue.If you're a founder trying to close enterprise customers or raise venture capital, this episode will save you months of trial and error.Most founders think sales is about pushing harder.The best founders know it's about asking better questions and uncovering the truth. ✅ What you'll learn:• The signals that show a deal is moving forward• Why founders should send consistent outbound messages• How to identify the internal change agent inside a company• How respectful curiosity beats aggressive selling every time• Why mapping decision makers dramatically increases close rates• The simple outreach structure that removes pressure from salesThis episode is packed with practical advice for founders building.

Were we bred to battle? Matthew Brickman sits down again to speak with Jessica Menasce, an experienced conflict resolution/transformation, negotiation, and leadership specialist with a decade of expertise in program development, facilitation, and training. She has spent the past few years convening parties in conflict, who are very unlikely to ever meet, much less speak. Her goal is to carve a path to curiosity and, ultimately, a desire to want to work together in shared challenges. She works to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders within complex environments and have particularly proven success in designing impactful training programs and guiding cross-cultural teams through challenging processes, focusing on sustainable relationship-building.Connect with Jessica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamenasce/----If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com - Email mbrickman@ichatmediation or Call (877) 822-1479Matthew Brickman is a Florida Supreme Court certified family and appellate mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively. But what makes him qualified to speak on the subject of conflict resolution is his own personal experience with divorce.Download Matthew's book on iTunes for FREE:You're Not the Only One - The Agony of Divorce: The Joy of Peaceful ResolutionMatthew Brickman President iMediate Inc. Mediator 20836CFAiMediateInc.comSCHEDULE YOUR MEDIATION: https://ichatmediation.com/calendar/OFFICIAL BLOG: https://ichatmediation.com/podcastOFFICIAL YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/ichatmediationOFFICIAL LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ichat-mediation/ABOUT MATTHEW BRICKMAN:Matthew Brickman is a Supreme Court of Florida certified county civil family mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively. He is also an appellate certified mediator who mediates a variety of small claims, civil, and family cases. Mr. Brickman recently graduated both the Harvard Business School Negotiation Mastery Program and the Negotiation Master Class at Harvard Law School.

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In this episode of In The LOOP, Jordan Jo sits down with one of the most respected voices in Western sports media—Kadee Coffman—for a conversation about persistence, opportunity, and building a career in the rodeo industry. Raised on a fifth-generation cow-calf operation in Clovis, California, Kadee grew up surrounded by horses and Western heritage. Her journey began in rodeo queen pageantry, earning titles like Miss California Rodeo Salinas and Miss Rodeo California. When her goal of becoming Miss Rodeo America didn't unfold the way she expected, it pushed her to rethink her path—leading her to pursue broadcast journalism and eventually a career in Western sports media. What followed was a career built on what Kadee calls being “pleasantly persistent.” From landing her first opportunities with Superior Livestock Auction to stepping onto some of the biggest stages in rodeo broadcasting, she shares the lessons she learned along the way and the mentors—like Pam Minnick—who helped shape her approach to storytelling. Kadee also reflects on memorable moments covering the National Finals Rodeo, the fast pace of live television, and the responsibility of telling the athletes' stories in the moments that matter most. Beyond the camera, Kadee has also built an impressive career in business development in the construction industry while balancing life as a wife and mother—proving that passion, preparation, and persistence can open doors in more than one arena. This episode is full of insight, humor, and real-life lessons—including a memorable ranch story about a miniature donkey named Fiesta.

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It's March! There's madness! Around these parts, March brings the usual—an NCAA Tournament! NCAA, this year, stands for the Nixon Competition of Album Artwork. Listen along and follow along as the boys run through the best album covers of the era we cover, eventually counting down to what they believe to be the best album artwork of the time.Want to play at home? This is our first-ever video podcast, so you should be able to follow along on your device, seeing each album cover matchup as we do, in real time. Fill out your own bracket and compare it against ours. Sound off in the comments on Substack: Who do you think will emerge victorious as the 2026 winner of the Nixon Contest of Album Artwork?!Additional food for thought: What made the 70s and 80s special when it comes to album art? Did this, too, peak during the late 70s and early 80s like music itself? Let us know know your thoughts!N.B.:Please take a moment to join our Substack. Let's keep the conversation going!Listen and Subscribe:⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠.Referenced and Related:⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠⁠John's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro/outro: Stock Music “We're Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)Find and Follow:Find us at Sea on Substack: outofthemain.substack.comThe Mainland: ⁠OutoftheMain.com⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast⁠Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/outofthemain⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain⁠Support the Podcast: patreon.com/OutoftheMain“Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.”

Is the best grocery platform one that decides what it WON'T sell?That is the bet Ayyappan is making with FirstClub. Fewer products. Stricter rules. While most quick commerce apps are trying to deliver orders faster, he is asking a different question. What if consumers need not “faster or cheaper”, but a retail platform where they can trust every item listed on it?A place where you do not have to read every label, check multiple reviews, or wonder if the top result is there because a brand paid for it. FirstClub is trying to solve a harder problem. It is trying to define what “quality” means for everyday products we consume, starting with groceries.India has received the highest quick commerce funding of any country in the world, at $9.24B over the last 10 years. Yet only 1% of Indians use quick commerce services today. With a large market still open for expansion and the possibility of better unit economics over time, FirstClub is building a countertrend to the hype around Indian quick commerce.Ayyappan brings eleven years of experience at Flipkart, and has also served as SVP at Myntra and CEO of Cleartrip. FirstClub also just raised a $50 million round and doubled its valuation in under six months. This episode is the story till here and the plans ahead for Firstclub.00:00 – Trailer01:01 – The Costco of Indian quick commerce04:32 – Building a counter-trend company06:15 – What consumers say v/s what they actually want09:37 – The only retail platform to Ban 200 ingredients12:34 – Why can't the big players solve this?13:21 – A simple rule of thumb for food16:03 – Brand stories from FirstClub19:20 – Is the problem access or income?21:29 – Who are the 20 million FirstClub consumers?24:14 – Only 1% of India uses quick commerce26:04 – What does “quality” mean in grocery?32:34 – How will FirstClub monetize without brand sponsorships?34:53 – Do consumers behave differently across categories?39:30 – Why is Myntra so powerful in fashion?42:24 – What Myntra taught Ayyapan that Flipkart didn't?43:53 – Unlearning to build for Quick commerce48:25 – Why Indian consumers are very experimental today50:59 – Is India one country when it comes to quality?52:43 – If Ayyappan was a product, what would he be?54:47 – The hardest belief to defend while building FirstClub56:26 – Akshayakalpa & The Whole Truth57:48 – Not niche, but premium-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neon-fund/X: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Nansi on:LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/nansi-mishraX: https://x.com/nansi_mishra-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send a text

Many women reach midlife and feel a quiet restlessness they can't quite explain.Their life may look good on paper.They've built a career.Raised children.Supported partners and families.Done all the things they were “supposed” to do.But something inside them keeps whispering:There has to be more.In the final episode of the Reinvention Series, we explore a powerful question that most women never stop to ask:What are you really hungry for?Because the truth is, many women think they're craving things like a new job, a smaller body, or a better routine.But what they're actually craving is something deeper.Expansion.Meaning.Growth.Aliveness.If you've been feeling restless, dissatisfied, or unsure what your next chapter looks like, this episode will help you understand what that feeling may be trying to tell you.Reinvention doesn't begin with a dramatic life change.It begins with awareness.In This Episode, You'll Learn• Why many midlife women misdiagnose what they're truly craving• How buffering behaviors hide deeper desires• Why restlessness is often a signal of growth—not failure• The powerful question that can unlock your next chapter• How awareness leads to intentional reinventionThe Reinvention SeriesThis episode concludes the 3-part Reinvention Series:Episode 1: Why You're Not Actually StuckEpisode 2: Stop Fixing the Wrong ProblemEpisode 3: The real reason you want moreTogether, these episodes explore the hidden patterns that keep women stuck and the mindset shifts that allow reinvention to begin.Ready for more?If this series resonated with you, join my free live training on March 26, 7 PM EDT:The 3 Secrets Webinar(Going from “My Best Years Are Behind Me” to “I'm Just Getting Started”)A replay will be shared if you can't join live. In this workshop you'll learn:• The three mindset shifts that allow women to reinvent themselves without blowing up their lives• Why so many smart, capable women stay stuck even when they know they want more• The process I use with coaching clients to help them create clarity, confidence, and momentumRegister here

FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet TikTok: @therealstrangeplanet EP. # 1331 The Hole in Mount Shasta: A Forbidden Dig Into America's Strangest Mountain A massive hand-dug hole carved into the slopes of Mount Shasta has baffled locals, mystics, and investigators alike. Who dug it—and what were they searching for beneath one of North America's most myth-soaked mountains? Richard Syrett speaks with filmmaker Elijah Sullivan about his haunting documentary The Hole Story, a journey from physical mystery to high strangeness, where UFO lore, hidden civilizations, and obsession collide deep inside Shasta's shadow. GUEST: Elijah Sullivan is a filmmaker, writer, and director whose work explores the intersection of folklore, mystery, and the psychology of belief. Raised near Mount Shasta, he brings a deeply personal lens to The Hole Story, a documentary investigating a strange hand-dug cavern on the mountain's slopes. Sullivan's storytelling blends investigative curiosity with atmospheric filmmaking, probing how real places become epicenters of myth, obsession, and unexplained phenomena. LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/theholestorymovie https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijah-sullivan-6ba36795 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6795868/ FILM: The Hole Story SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! QUINCE Luxury, European linen that gets softer with every wash! Turn up the luxury when you turn in with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash RSSP for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. CARGURUS CarGurus is the #1 rated car shopping app in Canada on the Apple App and Google Play store. They've got hundreds of thousands of cars from top-rated dealers, plus advanced search tools that let you zero in on exactly what you want. And you can set real-time alerts for price drops and new listings — so you never miss a great deal. Buy your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus dot ca. Go to cargurus dot ca to make sure your big deal is the best deal. ⁠ BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!⁠ ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Use the discount code "Planet" to receive $5 OFF any subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

It is possible to practice the rhythms of faith and still miss the Person those rhythms were meant to lead us to. We can read Scripture, attend church, adopt the language of discipleship, and build entire spiritual lives around the habits of Jesus—while quietly drifting from intimacy with Jesus Himself. This week on Win Today, Hosanna Wong joins me for a clarifying and deeply confronting conversation about the difference between performing Christianity and actually knowing God. We examine how selective obedience slowly erodes intimacy with Him, why legalism has learned to rebrand itself as passion for holiness, and how seasons of hiddenness and crushing are often the environments where authentic discipleship is formed. Hosanna also unpacks six roadblocks that frequently prevent believers from experiencing genuine connection with God, revealing how easy it is to substitute religious activity for relational transformation. The invitation of Jesus has never been behavior management or spiritual performance—it is repentance, surrender, and relationship. If you've been doing the practices of faith but still feel distant from God… if you've sensed the quiet conviction that something deeper is being asked of you, or if you're realizing that obedience in some areas has been selective rather than surrendered, this episode will bring needed clarity. Guest Bio Hosanna Wong is an international speaker, best-selling author, and spoken word artist known for helping everyday people know Jesus in a real and personal way. Widely recognized for her viral spoken word piece "I Have A New Name," Hosanna shares her message in churches, conferences, prisons, and ministries around the world, reaching across denominations, cultures, and backgrounds. Raised in an urban ministry on the streets of San Francisco, she later spent years traveling throughout the United States speaking and sharing the gospel through spoken word poetry while living out of suitcases. Through her speaking, writing, and creative work, Hosanna equips believers to deepen their relationship with God and pursue authentic discipleship. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

In this heartfelt and wisdom-packed episode of the Massive Passive Cash Flow Podcast, host Gary Wilson sits down with longtime real estate professional Tom Wold for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a sustainable career in real estate. With more than 30 years of experience in residential real estate, Tom shares lessons from every stage of the journey — from starting out with no money, to building a successful team, to owning and operating a brokerage, to stepping into a new season focused on personal fulfillment, mentorship, and direct client service. Tom opens up about the power of relationships in real estate, why technology should support rather than replace the human side of the business, and how agents can create real success by combining humility, hunger, structure, and accountability. He also shares personal stories of adversity, reinvention, and growth that make this episode especially impactful for both new and seasoned agents. If you're thinking about getting into real estate, building a team, growing your leadership, or simply trying to create a business that aligns with your values, this episode is full of practical insight and hard-earned wisdom. About Tom Wold With over 30 years of real estate experience, Tom Wold has built a career grounded in integrity, dedication, and exceptional client care. Raised in Illinois and having raised his family in Indiana, Tom brings deep local insight and proudly serves clients throughout Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area. As an owner and managing broker for nearly two decades, Tom led multiple offices, mentored agents, and guided countless clients through successful transactions. Known for his steady leadership and client-first approach, he built a reputation as one of the region's most trusted and respected real estate professionals. Now affiliated with @properties Christie's International Real Estate, Tom has entered a new chapter focused entirely on working directly with home buyers and sellers. By leveraging industry-leading tools, technology, and marketing systems, he delivers a seamless modern experience while maintaining the personal touch that has defined his career. Beyond real estate, Tom values faith, fitness, and family time with his wife Lori, their two daughters, and two grandchildren. His philosophy remains simple: lead with integrity, serve with heart, and always leave people better than you found them. What You'll Learn in This Episode 1. Why real estate will always be a relationship business Tom reflects on starting in the industry before computers and explains why, despite all the advances in technology and AI, success in real estate still comes down to people, trust, and connection. 2. The truth about being a solo agent, team leader, and brokerage owner Tom shares his firsthand experience in each role and explains where he found the most personal fulfillment and profitability. His perspective offers valuable guidance for agents trying to decide which path fits their goals best. 3. Why planning matters before jumping into real estate Before chasing commissions, Tom encourages aspiring agents to get quiet, ask themselves why they want to enter the business, and build a plan that aligns with their personality, strengths, and long-term vision. 4. How mentorship and accountability can fast-track your success From script practice to role play to learning from top producers, Tom emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and staying accountable to proven systems. 5. The importance of mastering the fundamentals Tom explains why agents must master contracts, dialogues, and the market before trying to scale. Confidence in these areas creates better client conversations and stronger long-term results. 6. What it means to be "humble and hungry" in real estate One of the strongest themes of the episode is Tom's belief that teachability, drive, and consistency matter more than ego or image. According to Tom, those qualities are what separate thriving agents from those who burn out early. 7. Why personal growth and business growth go hand in hand Tom shares part of his personal story and reminds listeners that success is not just about making money. True sustainability in business comes from working on every area of life — relationships, health, mindset, faith, and purpose.

Hello! Andrew and Mark return to reflected on Newcastle United's 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the #championsleague - after The Magpies suffered heartbreak at the death. There's a rant at the referee, while huge praise for United's effort and Eddie Howe's set-up against Barcelona. However, the decision to start Will Osula up top, and not Yoane Wissa or Nick Woltemade, there is a question asked about their future. Manchester United are also warned off Lewis Hall after the full-backs world class performance against Barcelona. ---- As always a big thanks to our sponsors NORD VPN and Saily - two products that will enhance your travel abroad. NORD VPN providing the safety and security you need while browsing, and Saily giving you that affordable e-sim and network coverage. You can get discounts by hitting up the links in the description box. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/toon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Artie Ahier developed a fascination with all things polar after reading Endurance at age 13. The harrowing story of Shackleton's Antarctic misadventure so gripped young Artie that he spent his whole life dreaming of one day experiencing that desolate, people-less land. Raised in his family's restaurant in a small New Brunswick town on Canada's Restigouche River, Artie always found happiness in nature on the water. His family didn't travel much, so his original seed of exploring the big world was sown in his best friend's living room reading National Geographic. By a series of happy accidents, Artie made his way into the hospitality business and married a chef. Their life  became one big, glorious adventure. Together, they skippered motor yachts through Florida and the Caribbean, ran hotels and a luxury guest Ranch in the remote Big Bend of Texas and opened an award-winning restaurant on Vancouver Island, where Artie has lived since 2000. Their restaurant, SoBo (Sophisticated Bohemian) was named a Zagat top 100 restaurant in Canada in 2007. For Artie, the theme was always the same, take great care of the guests and show them what natural treasures abound ... whether serving "grassroots gourmet" cuisine or leading bird, bat and nature walks. Artie's life took a hard turn when he woke up at 50 and realized he just wasn't happy. His marriage had run its course and the restaurant business had burned him out. "I have a love of isolation in nature. The ocean and coastline of the world is my mistress," he mused. This pull toward nature and the water brought him back to skippering boats on whale, bear and bird watching tours in British Columbia, as he said goodbye to his marriage and the restaurant world. Then a phone call took him back to his childhood dream - an opportunity to guide nature tours and Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) expeditions in Antarctica. Artie didn't think twice. In 2017, just past fifty, he made his fantasy reality and joined the expedition leadership with renowned expedition cruise company Quark. Artie has been guiding in the pristine waters of the Arctic and Antarctica ever since. He spent over 200 days in the Arctic this past year, reveling as he shares his passion for the outdoors with others, helping them (including your host Stu and his family) better understand his favorite mystical frozen wilderness landscape. Artie is ecstatic to now live a life surrounded by nature on an almost daily basis. When not chasing birds he can be found on his SUP, listening to music and enjoying great food and wine, but not generally at the same time.Have a Swan Dive to share? Text us!We are always looking for Swan Dive Stories to share so hit us up, send an e mail to Ron: Ron@artbikesjax.com or Stu: Stuart@stuartsheldon.com

On Episode 3 of Season 9 of The Surviving Siblings Podcast®, host Maya Roffler is joined by Gyani, a surviving sibling and grief professional, who shares the story of losing his brother, Pete, to cancer, and how earlier loss in his life shaped the path he walks today. Gyani takes us back to his first encounter with grief at 13, when his father died of cancer. Raised in what he describes as a "Leave It to Beaver" style family. Mom, dad, and five boys—he reflects on how grief rippled through their family system like a bomb, in a time when there were few tools or conversations available to help a young boy process loss. A few years later, Gyani found his way into meditation, yoga, and wisdom traditions, an unexpected but life-changing shift that became a foundation for everything that followed. Decades later, after building a career in counseling and the corporate world, Gyani felt an internal nudge that it was time for a new chapter. Then came a loss that re-opened the "great beast of grief" in a fresh way: the death of his baby brother, Pete. Gyani shares how Pete's cancer moved fast—from a melanoma diagnosis to death within roughly a year—and how helplessness, family dynamics, and the inability to "make people come to the grief table" became part of his grieving process. This conversation is a powerful reminder that grief is not a problem to solve, but an experience that asks to be witnessed—by others, and by ourselves—with compassion, patience, and attention. In This Episode: (0:00:00) – Meet Gyani + The Loss That Started It All Gyani introduces himself, shares that he works in the grief space, and reflects on losing his father to cancer at age 13. (0:01:30) – Growing Up in a Family of Five Boys Gyani describes his family system, his place as the fourth of five brothers, and how grief impacted their "sports team" dynamic. (0:03:30) – A Teenager Finds Meditation + Meaning Gyani shares how he found meditation, yoga, and wisdom traditions in high school—seeking something "deathless" after losing his dad. (0:06:00) – Grief Doesn't Come With a Manual Maya and Gyani discuss how grief shapes you early, how people cope differently, and why many families lack the tools to process loss. (0:10:00) – How Gyani Entered the Grief Space Professionally Gyani explains how his meditation practice and counseling training eventually converged—after years in the corporate world—into grief-focused work. (0:12:30) – Asking "What's Next?" + Listening for the Answer Gyani shares his transition season, spending time in nature and intentionally seeking clarity for his next chapter. (0:24:30) – Pete: "It's Powerful to Say His Name" Gyani introduces his brother Pete, their bond, growing up together, and why Pete was his "rock." (0:26:00) – From Melanoma to Loss: A Fast Cancer Journey Gyani walks through Pete's diagnosis, how quickly it spread, and the shock of losing a healthy, vibrant brother. (0:28:30) – Helplessness, Anger, and the Storm of Grief Gyani reflects on the layers of grief—including the raw helplessness that remains when you realize you can't change the outcome. (0:30:00) – Family Dynamics: You Can't Drag People to the Grief Table Gyani and Maya discuss how differently siblings and families grieve—and the pain of wanting connection when others shut down. (0:35:30) – Community as Medicine: Why Grief Must Be Witnessed Gyani shares why grief + isolation is a "double whammy," and how community helps thaw shame and soften the nervous system. (0:43:30) – What Gyani's Grief Work Looks Like Today He shares how mindfulness-informed grief counseling helps people gently lean into grief, including working with the body ("issues are in the tissues"). (0:47:30) – A Closing Reminder: Grief Isn't a Problem to Solve Gyani offers a powerful reframe: grief is a sacred opportunity to be embraced—and it changes you into new versions of yourself. This episode is sponsored by The Surviving Siblings® Connect with Gyani:  Website: https://ourgriefpath.com/   Connect with Maya: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/survivingsiblingspodcast/ Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayaroffler/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@survivingsiblingspodcast Twitter: https://x.com/survivingsibpod Website: thesurvivingsiblings.com Facebook Group: The Surviving Siblings Podcast YouTube: The Surviving Siblings Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSurvivingSiblingsPodcast

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"I produced some badass fights for UFC...and they were waiting for me to lose."- Demetrious Johnson On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, the guys sit down with one of the most technically brilliant fighters in combat sports history, Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson. Widely considered one of the greatest flyweights of all time, Johnson opens up about the journey that shaped him — from a difficult childhood to becoming a global MMA icon to the disappointment of never having the fight platform he earned. Johnson reflects on growing up with a deaf mother and the responsibility and resilience that came with it. Not meeting his biological father until later in life, Demetrious' mom and sister were always at forefront of his choices, as he worked to turn his aggression and frustration into championship wrestling and competition skills. He shares how those early experiences forged the discipline and mindset that would later define his career. The conversation dives into the highs and lows of his time in the UFC, the challenges he faced during turbulent moments in the promotion, and the pivotal decision that led him to continue his legacy on the global stage of MMA. Beyond championships and highlight-reel finishes, Johnson talks about what the sport has meant to him and the mark he hopes to leave behind. He discusses the evolution of mixed martial arts, his role in elevating the flyweight division, and how he wants to be remembered by the next generation of fighters. A complicated and often misunderstood relationship with Dana White led to Demetrious being a part of history, as the first trade in MMA with Ben Askren going to the UFC while DJ landed in a different MMA platform. Ryan goes in-depth about the elite skill set that defined DJ's career, how he ranks amongst the top MMA fighters and how his legacy is remembered. Outside the cage, the conversation turns personal. Johnson opens up about fatherhood, marriage, and the balance between being a world-class athlete and a present husband and dad. It's a candid and thoughtful look at the man behind “Mighty Mouse,” his values, and the legacy he's building both inside and outside the cage as well as raising children with transparency and exposing them to the harsh realties of culture, race and social issues facing the world now. A powerful conversation about perseverance, humility, and greatness you don't want to miss...Pivot Family, comment, like, hit the subscribe button, we enjoy hearing and learning from you- the good and the bad, we want to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some musicians learn the blues. Others are raised inside it.Today I sit down with Doyle Bramhall II, one of the most distinctive voices in modern blues guitar and contemporary roots music. Raised in Texas as the son of legendary musician Doyle Bramhall, he grew up surrounded by the raw musical energy of the Austin music scene, absorbing the sounds of blues and rock from an early age.Doyle has built a remarkable career as a guitarist, vocalist, composer, and producer, collaborating with artists including Eric Clapton, Elton John, Gary Clark Jr., Dr. John, Gregg Allman, Sheryl Crow, and Erykah Badu. His playing style is instantly recognizable, partly because he plays left-handed with a guitar strung for a right-handed player and flipped upside down.We dive into the fascinating origins of his musical journey, including the moment when a visit from someone special inspired him to take the guitar seriously. Doyle shares his insight into his personal work developing the Ultimate Breakthrough, a process designed to support energetic and consciousness shifts aligned with one's purpose.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[07:53] Growing up inside the Austin blues scene[17:03] How playing guitar upside down led to the Eric Clapton gig[38:54] From the Fabulous Thunderbirds to the Archangels[44:05] How Stevie's death sent Doyle into a two-year heroin spiral[57:51] What made Sly Stone one of the most innovative artists who ever lived[01:23:46] Staying sober while working with plant medicine[01:35:14] The chain of synchronicities that led Doyle from isolation to his life's calling[01:55:23] How Doyle's healing practice works and happens during a session[02:07:55] The three influences that shaped Doyle as a musicianRelated The Life Stylist Episodes:Not Just For Sleep: Melatonin | The Master Molecule + Next Level Biohacks w/ Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastThe Future Of Chronic Pain & Injury Healing W/ Drs. Matt Cook & John Lieurance | PodcastHeal Your Chronic Pain & Disease Now w/ Regenerative Medicine Feat. Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastThe Mega Quadcast! Life, Death & Love w/ Dr. John Lieurance, Josh Trent & Cal Callahan | PodcastMiracle Stem Cell + Laser Treatments for Hearing Loss & Tinnitus w/ Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastPsychedelic Journey & Jetlag Resilience, Mega-Dose Methylene Blue & Melatonin w/ Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastPornography, Parenting, Psychedelics & Rites of Passage w/ Josh Trent & Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastSupercharged Stem Cells, Prostate Power & Next Level Nutraceuticals w/ Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastThe Ultimate Guide to Human Design: Break Your Conditioning & Embody Your Power | PodcastElle Macpherson: The Journey from Fashion & Fame to Surrender, Service, and Spiritual Wisdom | PodcastResources Mentioned:The Arc Angels | WikipediaDoyle Bramhall | WikipediaThe Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins | WebsiteHot Pepper | WebsiteREAD: A Course in Miracles by Helen Shucman | BookREAD: Alcoholics Anonymous by AAWS | BookREAD: A Horse Named Lonesome by Luke Storey | WebsiteREAD: How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan | BookCarl Jung | WikipediaREAD: Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda | BookFind more from Doyle:Doyle Bramhall II | Website | Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok | YouTubeFind more from Luke:Luke Storey | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | LinkedInTHE LIFE STYLIST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:FOUR SIGMATIC | Get a FREE bag of Four Sigmatic Original Mushroom Coffee—organic, third‑party tested, with lion's mane and chaga. Just pay shipping at foursigmatic.com/lukeREAL PROVISIONS | Visit realprovisions.com/luke and use code LUKE to get a free bag of Venison Chips with your order.JUST THRIVE | Head to justthrivehealth.com and use code LUKE20 to save 20%.LVLUP Health | Visit lukestorey.com/lvlup and use code LUKE15 to save 15%.

In this episode of Without Compromise, Mason sits down with Claire Smallwood, professional freeskier turned chef turned nonprofit founder, to explore how a love for wild places evolved into a national movement expanding access for women and girls in the outdoors.Raised in Santa Fe, Claire's early connection to the mountains shaped both her identity and her career. But it was her lived experience navigating outdoor culture that ultimately inspired her to launch SheJumps, an organization dedicated to increasing participation and leadership for women and girls across skiing, climbing, mountain biking, and beyond.This conversation moves beyond origin stories. Claire reflects on what “access” truly means, how inclusivity in outdoor culture has evolved over time, and what it takes to scale a grassroots idea into a national nonprofit without losing its soul.She also shares honest insights on risk, failure, and the mindset required to build something meaningful from the ground up.

A federal inmate told investigators that shortly after Jeffrey Epstein was found dead inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, prison guards themselves were openly questioning what had happened. According to the inmate, he overheard officers talking among themselves about the death and one guard bluntly remarked, “Dudes, you killed that dude,” implying that staff believed their own failures or misconduct may have contributed to Epstein's death. The statement surfaced during FBI interviews conducted as part of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death in August 2019 while he was awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.The account added to growing scrutiny over how the jail handled Epstein's confinement. Epstein had previously been placed on suicide watch but was later removed from it, and on the night of his death two correctional officers failed to perform required inmate checks. Those same guards were later accused of falsifying log entries to make it appear that rounds had been conducted. The situation highlighted a series of breakdowns inside the facility — including staffing shortages, lapses in monitoring, and procedural violations — that raised serious questions about how one of the most high-profile inmates in federal custody could be left unmonitored in the hours before he was found dead.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:An inmate at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York told the FBI he overheard prison guards saying they would cover-up Epstein's death | Miami Herald

Irish Millie is wasted. The Brobdingnagian Bards are in love… with alcohol. And the Gothard Sisters will send you down the road with a smile. Every song has a story worth telling. We've got the full spectrum from rowdy to reverent. Pull up a stool. Music from May Will Bloom, Brobdingnagian Bards, Rogue Diplomats, Irish Millie, The Gothard Sisters This is Pub Songs & Stories #313 0:21 - May Will Bloom "I'll Tell My Ma" from Single 2:40 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. 5:32 - NEWS What's the Secret Word? Unlock your secret reward now. Celtic Protest Songs on Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Maggie McGuinness show February album writing month Still making videos + Taking a step back from social media Booking gigs for St. Patrick's Day Preparing for Irish & Celtic Music PodFest 13:20 - Rogue Diplomats "Come Out Ye Black And Tans" from Whiskey Picnic 16:41 - UPCOMING SHOWS Mar 12: St Patrick's Day Music Party on Bandcamp Apr 4-11: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX with May Will Bloom and Brobdingnagian Bards Apr 17-19: JordanCon, Atlanta, Ga Apr 24-26: StellarFest, Duluth, Ga Apr 25: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, Ga May 30: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA 19:25 - STORY OF LOVE SONG TO ALCOHOL 24:10 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Love Song to Alcohol' from Another Faire to Remember 28:33 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Come hike with me on the Isle of Skye in 2027. The ads on this podcast pay for some of the hosting and podcast editing. My time producing the show is paid for by my… 29:49 - THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON Thank you. Truly. Your support is the reason I'm still making music, telling stories, and showing up month after month. Patreon is how modern, independent musicians survive and thrive. Album Pins and CDs help get me on the road and in front of live audiences, but my day-to-day livelihood—the time it takes to write, record, podcast, film, and share—comes directly from Patrons of the Arts. As we continue into a new year, Patreon is where everything comes together. Patrons receive a brand-new song download every month. These are exclusive tracks you won't find anywhere else—works in progress, experiments, and finished songs that come straight from my creative desk to you. You'll also get regular updates when there's news to share, behind-the-scenes blogs, short and long-form videos, and access to a growing archive of bootleg concert recordings and special performances. You can join for as little as $5 a month. That small commitment adds up to real stability. It buys time to write songs. It funds recording and production. It keeps the creative engine running without chasing algorithms or trends. And if supporting financially isn't possible right now, that's okay. You can still join Patreon for free and receive regular updates, thoughts, and stories as they happen. Being part of the community matters, whether you're pledging or simply listening along. Patreon isn't just support—it's collaboration. It's how these songs, podcasts, and ideas exist at all. If you'd like more details, just email follow@celtfather. I'd love to have you along for the journey this year. 31:37 - COMMENTARY - THANK YOU WHAT YOU DID FOR US 34:55 - Irish Millie "WASTED" from Between Then And Now 42:38 - QUEST & CHORUS of THE GOTHARD SISTERS The Gothard Sisters are three sisters Greta, Willow and Solana. They are contemporary Celtic folk multi-instrumentalists, composers, performers and songwriters. Blending Celtic, folk, world, classical and new age musical influences, the Gothard Sisters bring songs to life with violin, acoustic guitar, mandolin, bodhran, djembe, whistle and vocal harmonies, creating music that is "vivid, inspirational and captivating." (Tim Carroll, Folk Words Review 2018) Raised and homeschooled by artists in the Pacific Northwest, USA, the Gothard Sisters grew up immersed in nature, imaginative play and traditional folk and classical music. Their music takes inspiration from folk music traditions around the world, timeless stories, new age and classical records, and nature itself. Writing and recording near their home in the Pacific Northwest, USA, the band has released 11 albums and performed over 2,000 live shows over the course of their career. 48:46 - The Gothard Sisters "See You Down the Road" from Moment in Time Complete the Quest to Unlock your secret reward now. 52:40 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Before we go, a quick reminder: caring about Celtic culture also means caring about the land that shaped it. The songs we love were born from fields, coasts, forests, and villages that depend on a healthy planet. Climate action doesn't have to be loud or perfect. It starts small. Walk when you can. Choose renewable energy if it's available to you. Support artists, farmers, and local businesses who care about the earth. Reduce waste. Reuse what you can. Leave a place better than you found it. When we protect the land, we protect the music, the stories, and the generations yet to sing them. Sláinte—and thank you for listening. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, host Sophia speaks with Natasha Nazerali, a German New Medicine educator, about the principles of German New Medicine (GNM) and its application in understanding health and healing. Natasha explains the five biological laws that govern the relationship between the psyche, brain, and body, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the meaning behind symptoms. The conversation also explores the role of microbes in healing, the significance of understanding symptoms as meaningful adaptations, and how parents can apply these principles to support their children's health. Natasha shares resources for further learning and encourages listeners to build a connection with their own biology.Takeaways:German New Medicine is a biological framework connecting psyche and body.The five biological laws explain how conflicts manifest as symptoms.Every symptom is a result of a conflict shock.Microbes play a supportive role in the healing process.Understanding symptoms can help in emotional regulation.Parents can apply GNM principles to support their children's health.The relationship with one's mother is crucial for healing.Biology is accessible to everyone, regardless of education.Symptoms are meaningful adaptations, not random occurrences.Building a connection with one's own biology is essential for health.Chapters00:00 Introduction to German New Medicine06:49 Understanding the Five Biological Laws22:25 The Role of Microbes in Healing26:19 Symbiotic Relationships with Nature28:47 Understanding Biological Laws and Healing30:42 The Quintessence: Meaning in Symptoms37:34 Supporting Children Through Healing Phases49:41 Resources for Further LearningFollow us on IG @Bornwildpodcast Connect with our guest, Natasha Nazerali Natasha Nazerali is a German New Medicine practitioner and educator who guides individuals to awaken their primal nature through biological awareness. Raised by a mother deeply grounded in the wisdom of Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer's biological framework, Natasha carries this lineage forward, honoring and expanding upon the legacy passed down to her.Natasha is the co-founder of The Bio-Logical Woman course program alongside Dr. Melissa Sell, and the founder of The GNM Weekend, an international annual conference dedicated to The 5 Biological Laws. Through her work in family systems therapy and biological relating, Natasha emphasizes a view of biology that moves beyond the conventional paradigm, honoring the roles that ancestral heritage, relational coherence, and consciousness play in overall health.As a devoted spiritual seeker, Natasha's work is informed by her studies with sacred Indigenous practices and wisdom traditions. At the heart of her practice is a mission for her offerings to serve as a bridge from the unconscious illusion that we are separate from nature into the conscious truth that nature and human are one. This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions.

In Episode 69, Amy Smith sits down with longtime foster and adoptive mom Crystal Dukes for a heartfelt conversation about the real purpose of foster care: reunification. Crystal shares her family's journey fostering more than 30 children, adopting through both private adoption and foster care, and developing deep, lasting relationships with biological families. This episode offers a candid, uplifting look at what it truly means to support reunification even when it’s challenging, emotional, and full of unknowns. What We Discuss • Why reunification is the primary goal of foster care • Crystal's early experiences as a new foster parent and the mindset shift she had to make • The story of two young brothers placed in her home and how their mother's gratitude changed everything • Navigating a Safe Haven baby placement and ultimately adopting her youngest son • Maintaining meaningful relationships with biological families long after reunification • The emotional complexity of children moving between homes • How foster families can cheerlead, support, and build trust with parents • A multi‑year case that transformed into a true village of caregivers • Advice for new or prospective foster parents • Why openness, compassion, and connection benefit everyone involved Key Takeaways • Foster care works best when caregivers approach it as a team effort with biological families. • Kids thrive when they can remain connected to parents, grandparents, and others who love them. • Reunification can be challenging but often leads to beautiful, long‑term relationships. • Supporting parents and honoring their role makes the experience healthier for children. • The more people loving a child, the better. Resources Mentioned Learn more about foster care in Utah at: https://www.utahfostercare.org About Our Guest Crystal Dukes is a former foster parent, adoptive mom, and advocate for reunification. Over seven years she and her husband cared for approximately 30 children, building ongoing relationships with many of the families they supported. Her compassionate, connection‑driven approach provides valuable insight for anyone exploring foster care. Listen & Subscribe New episodes of Fostering Conversations are released regularly. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a conversation that matters. Transcript: Speaker: On today’s episode, we’ll be talking to a former foster adoptive mom about reunification. The entire goal of foster care is to reunify the kids in our home join us. Amy: Welcome to Fostering Conversations. I’m your host, Amy Smith. Today we have Crystal Dukes, who is a foster and adoptive mom, and we are so glad to chat with her today. Thanks for being here, Crystal. Crystal: Thank you so much for having me. Amy: So we wanna just start off by letting our audience know who you are. So tell us a little bit about yourself. my name’s Crystal Jewkes like Amy said, and,My husband and I have been married for 27 years, and we have four kids of our own. We’ve had about 30 kids in and out of our homes, many of which we’re still, in contact with in one way or another. and it’s been a while. we were foster parents for seven years. our older kids actually are adopted and that’s what put got us, interested in foster care is to it, to go that route. Okay. Yeah. So you guys had adopted domestically or internationally? Privately, essentially. And then did foster care Crystal: an agency here. Yep. Amy: Okay. Okay, cool. So you’ve experienced both situations of adoption. That’s awesome. That’s really neat. So today’s podcast, we wanna focus on reunification. So we’ll start with that. The goal of foster care is to reunify these kids, right? We want them to go home, but what has your experience been while working towards reunification with the kids that have come through your home? Crystal: I actually absolutely love this topic because, we have to go into it that way, or it’s, makes it so much harder. And for everyone. And that is the number one most important thing, whether you’re open to adopting or just fostering, that is absolutely so important to understand. especially anyone who’s listening who is just interested in foster care, that’s the biggest thing. but to be honest, we got into it to adopt Amy: Yeah, which a lot of families do. Crystal: To be honest,we were newbies. We didn’t really know what we were. Doing, and we wanted more kids and wanted to adopt more kids. And we thought that, foster care would be a good way to do that. And so we were quickly told, that’s not what this is for. and Amy: Right. I said, okay. I said, okay, we’ll see. Yeah. Crystal: and we got a call fairly quickly about a week after, and, And asked if we would take two little boys, and they were ages three and four and barely three. He had just barely turned three. And so really it was, they were quite young. And they came and dropped him off at our house with a can of seven up in their hands with nothing else. And, but they were fine. They were. Came in and we went to a baseball game of my son’s that night, and I just getting to know ’em and feeding them and, it seemed like a play date for them, I think at Amy: Yeah. Crystal: and then we started really figuring things out and, That was a really, it was a tough time because they were adorable little boys, but they were really hard little boys. However, that first week, When we were gonna have a quick meeting with the, their mom and she was gonna have a visit. I took them to the store and I said, okay, pick your mom’s favorite drink and then pick your mom’s favorite candy bar. And so they picked something pink andI’m like, they told me it was your favorite. And Amy: Yeah, exactly. Crystal: But the moment, I was a little nervous. I didn’t know what I was gonna see on the other side of the door, and we walked in and she immediately got up and gave me a hug and said, thank you so much for taking care of my babies. and we, so we had brought her little gifts and I had brought her all the pictures I had taken and I had, had ’em, made them a little book for her so that she had some pictures of what we did that week, whether it was going to get an ice cream cone at McDonald’s or playing in the backyard or whatever. And just so she could see that they were being taken care of. Amy: And she, to this day, 13, 14 years later, she still tells that story and she te still tells me how grateful she was. and it really did break the ice for us. Crystal: made me instantly love her Amy: Yeah. Crystal: and it made me instantly Amy: And humanize her that these really are her kids. Crystal: they’re her, kids. Yes. And humanize her and be a cheerleader for her. So from then on we were. We actually grew quite close the whole time. with good boundaries, we were all safe. She did have a pretty good support system, with her family. But it had gotten to the point where we can’t save you anymore. You’ve gotta, hurt a little bit so your kids are going to foster care. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: and so we had them for nine months. And during that nine month or six, in six months into the nine months, we got another call. And this one was for, a Safe Haven baby that it was the first in 25 years Amy: Yeah. That’s very Crystal: in the county. And so everyone was standing around going, we don’t know what to do. Amy: Right? Crystal: And so they knew I was after that and our caseworker called and said, there’s a baby that’s been dropped off. And Amy: Wow. Crystal: so we, it was the day after Christmas actually, Amy: Oh wow. Crystal: and we went and we picked him up and he was totally healthy and. Great. and we adopted him. So he stayed with us and we don’t really know anything about his parentage or anything, but, we’ve done the DNA stuff and nothing yet, but we’ll Amy: yeah. Wow, that’s interesting. Crystal: So these cute little boys that we had, they, they still view him as their little brother because he Amy: I love that. Yes, Crystal: they were there. So it was cute. Amy: adorable. Crystal: It was really cute when they were there, but, I was so grateful for that experience because we were in it to foster, to adopt and be done. And after the fact, it was a wonderful reunion. the day they were, in fact, actually. I think this week is their anniversary of going home and after nine months they were, they went home in March and that court day was really special and she was so grateful. Amy: By the end she was having Sunday dinner with us I love that. Crystal: and and to this day we still have girls’ nights and her sisters and her and me, we go out and have dinner. Amy: That’s so awesome. Crystal: We see the boys every once in a while, but they’re, they, one of them just graduated. The other one is getting ready to graduate from high school. And so it’s, it was a really hard and great experience and I learned so much from her and what, my part really was in being a foster parent. And so after it was all over and we were like. we’re not ready to be done because we still love you and you still love us, so we’re gonna, Amy: Keep going. Crystal: have some, at least some communication and contact. But after my husband and I were talking and we were like, are we done? And after and after we adopted the baby, my youngest, we thought maybe we’d be done. And we’re like, it was such an amazing. Miraculous experience to be a part of putting another family, supporting and helping put another family back together that we decided to stay. we kept going and we did a lot of crisis and respite from then on. But,it’s so weird how this timing has happened because. Just the other night. we had a set of twins that were, a few months older than my youngest and they came to us when they were two. So I had like triplets, Amy: Yeah. That sounds intense. Crystal: killed me. I’m not gonna lie. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: But to be honest, and here’s a plug for those that, are looking into this, is they’re like, this birth mother really needed you. Or, this, I don’t even, it seems wrong to even call them a birth mother. Their mom really needed you, to believe in her. She needed someone to believe in because they were in a placement where. It wasn’t necessarily a great match. And so they came to us for a summer before their parents got them back, and now they’re 14 years old and she has a third child and divorced. So she’s bi, she’s single with three kids, but she had moved away,someplace in the Midwest. And so I lost track of her, but when she was still here. they, I knew where they lived and would go to the grocery store and just buy a bag of popsicles and drop ’em off on my way home just to still support just a little bit. ’cause it, it was a struggle there. There’s a reason why kids are taken, because it was a struggle. She still needed some support. But, just recently, I found her just before Christmas. I found her. She’s in Amy: Oh, wow. Crystal: Arkansas. And so I had sent them all a outfit, and her an outfit. She texted me a couple nights ago and thanked me. So all this, it’s weird that all this is happening at the same time and doing this five. Amy: it’s fun though to remember the stories of the things that have happened. I just, I think, so I don’t, you probably don’t know this, but I also am a foster adoptive mom and have reunified kids, and I was the opposite. I was like, I’ll do foster care as long as they all go home. I didn’t all go home, so love them, but they didn’t all go home. but I just love the aspect and the thought process like that You are their support system. I am constantly telling people the reason why we have foster care and why kids get dropped off at all hours of the day at strangers’ homes is because they, their parent doesn’t have anybody. There is nobody safe or secure that those kids can go to. So CPS brings them to a stranger, a foster home. That is just mind boggling to Crystal: it it really is. Amy: Yeah. and I can’t get over it even though I’ve had so many kids come through my home and I’ve met many parents and reunified and adopted and all the things, but it’s just like these people don’t have anybody. And so that foster family can become somebody that supports Crystal: Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. our, current situation is we are not, with work and other kids and growing up we just. We weren’t able to, continue to foster, but there was one that we kept renewing for. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: ’cause she came to our house when she was 18 months her first time, and then they went back to parents and then came back three months later and then went to a kinship home, and she just was failing to thrive. And she came back and,we were on track to act, to adopt her. So she’s a few months younger than our youngest. Amy: Okay. Crystal: And we went through, COVID the whole bit, and it just got to a point where parents weren’t, they’d be successful for a minute and then not. And Amy: which is very common. Crystal: yeah. And yet her parents love her. Her parents love her and she loves them, but she’s old enough now to just realize and , it got really difficult and, and, my kids saw the stress that was on me and the attention that was taken from them it was rough. And, the back and forth that foster kids go through when they’re visiting a parent for a weekend, then coming back. they can leave an angel and come back the devil, Amy: Yeah. Crystal: just, Amy: It’s a good way of putting it. Crystal: it’s because they’re just confused and it’s hard. and I just, it was one of those things that. We called on the higher power and was just like, we don’t really know what to do. And it was really quite miraculous how it turned out because in my mind I thought someone has to lose. Not everyone can win in this situation. either dad’s going to lose her forever, never see her again. Grandma, she’ll never see her grandma. She’ll lose her dad, or I’ll never see her again. And at this point, and in those formative years, she is quite bonded to me and our family. And she, to this day, it’s, she does Your home is home and there’s some other,another foster family involved as well. and she lives with grandma. But, But it was really miraculous how it turned out, and it did take some begging on my part to say, please let her live with her grandma. Amy: Wow, that’s unusual. Crystal: I promise you, I will. I promise you I will stay around. I just, I can’t sacrifice my own children at the moment. And that’s, that was the reality of it, as hard as that is for me to say. and so we all work together. it’s the team and her grandma and I are great friends and her dad and I are friends and with our family and Amy: it’s working, Crystal: it’s working pretty well and. There may be a time where she’s with us more, but right now it works. It works well. But at the time I was really, and even our caseworkers to this day are like, I cannot believe Amy: Yeah. That’s unusual. Crystal: when we were going, when we were going through it, they were like, this is the craziest case we’ve ever had. and even, and then I run into ’em now and they’re like, amazing. Amy: yeah. I love. Crystal: so grateful. Amy: Yes, absolutely. And I love that you said, like somebody had to lose, but ultimately they didn’t. Like everybody is getting to be a part of her life and you are getting to be with your family. The grandma’s getting to raise her, hopefully the dad is still being able to see her. that’s a win for everybody, which is incredible. I love that. Crystal: it really is. and sometimes that’s hard to accept because she’s gonna be. Most provided for, and in, in certain, in a certain situation. but that’s not all of it. There’s so much more to, there’s still some pretty hard days and, even though she’s older, there’s still hard days when she comes back Amy: Right. Crystal: from her dad’s and sometimes, we ha we have hard conversations and. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: she starts to understand stuff and it’s helpful, but, I’m forever grateful that we’re all friends now. It wasn’t always like that. I, I, used to be the devil to them, Amy: Crystal: but we all, they’re, they are, very thankful. That, that we’re still around, and so it’s working well. Amy: yeah. I think it’s really important to realize, if prospective foster parents are listening that like you say, sure, maybe I can provide a nicer house and maybe I can feed them whatever the heck they Crystal: Paper, Amy: of. Yes. Pay Crystal: all stuff. Amy: Yes. Yes, exactly. But that’s not everything. Part of a lot of it is that they deserve and they want to be with their mom and dad or with their grandma, whoever they can be with. But I’ve seen that with my adopted kids. We have a really good relationship with one of our bio moms and. My daughter’s five and she will sometimes say, why can’t I live with mama so-and-so?and I’m just like, yeah, I’m so sorry. And she’s doing great now, if the circumstances were different, they’d be different, but they weren’t back then. And kids want to be with those biological ties, want to be with those people that they grew up with and look like and love. And I think that’s really, can be really hard to understand as a foster family because we think, I have this, and this to offer them. Crystal: We can never offer them that biology or that instinctual innate bonding love. Amy: Yes, we can love the heck out of ’em, but it’s different. Crystal: Yeah, and I’m really grateful that I had. Adopted kids with very healthy, relationships with biological mothers and fathers and families, we’re actually quite close. And so it helped me understand that a little bit sooner, I think. As long as they’re healthy and the child is safe, they’re, I promise you, it’s worth it. It’s worth hanging onto that relationship. It’s never worth. Cutting it off because it will come back sometime. It might even be in adulthood, but it will come back and it will be a big issue. And this way she knows we’re all transparent. She knows, I’ll ask her about her dad and how her visit was, she could tell me, things like that. So yeah, it’s. Amy: better place for kids to have, in their families to be able to say, I miss Mama some, whoever, and I miss this person. And for us parents to say. It’s okay. Like I’m sorry, you do deserve to get to be with them, but because of life you don’t like, I would rather our kids be able to say those things than to, go into adulthood and find them selves in a not healthy situation, So I think we can provide that safety to our adoptive children. And I have an adopted child who we don’t have a relationship. The mom completely fell off and. I don’t know. Like I reach out every few months in hopes that I’ll get a response, but I don’t, And so that happens too. And it’s unfortunate, but that’s how it is. Crystal: And I think it’s also important to say that doesn’t mean the birth parent doesn’t love their kid. they’ve probably come to a reality that they’re not Amy: In a good place. Crystal: a good place and they don’t wanna mess things up or bother anything. and that’s how one of the, our birth mothers are, is they just don’t wanna, mess things up. And so they don’t, and it’s fine, but we still buy Christmas presents for. From her and, we still do her shopping and we, little things like that. and it’s also interesting because now that, now that, she’s older, our foster child is older, and, for all intents and purposes at this point, we’re just great family friends on the, on paper. But she views me as mom and I. That’s great and she also talks about her other mom, so Amy: Which is great. some kids do have multiple moms, multiple dads, and that’s okay. Crystal: And there was a point where, we really did need some help. And so we’ve, we had another foster family and that other foster family and us were best of friends. And it, this has really turned into a village and she knows, the other foster mom and I, we both go to parent teacher conference and we both, I don’t know how many of you have experienced this who are foster parents, but food always seems to be an issue. And they are hoarding food and always wanting food and always checking to make sure there is food. And so I first thing out of her mouth when I pick her up is, what are we having for dinner? What’s for dinner? First thing, and then first thing is she walks in the house, is opens the fridge or opens the pantry. And so it was actually starting to drive me crazy and that’s my problem. But so did, Amy: I feel that, Crystal: I did want her to understand something and I said, there were some times, that your dad didn’t have food. Or your mom didn’t have food and you suffered for it. And so psychologically you suffer from that a little bit. So I’m telling you this, not because I’m telling you not to open the fridge, but I’m telling you that they have some psychological stuff there. that happens. And so we do have those hard conversations and I always make sure I tell her, your parents, love you. They’ve always loved you, but at times they didn’t have food to feed themselves and couldn’t feed you. And so it’s affected you that way. And, making sure that they always know that their, parents love them is really important. Amy: Yeah, I agree with that. That’s awesome. these podcasts always go by really fast, but if there was anything that you could. Advise or recommend to anybody that’s considering foster care? What would be something that you would say that you’ve learned that you would’ve loved to know at the beginning or something like that? Crystal: With my experience, our experience, I wouldn’t trade any of it. we’ve learned so much. But number one is, as a foster parent, our job is to be the biggest cheerleader we can be for the parents to get their kids back if it’s possible. and if it’s not possible, you can still love them. You can still support him Amy: Yeah. And hopefully have a relationship if that Crystal: and have a relationship. Absolutely. the other thing, if you’re new into foster care or if you are, seeking something, it’s okay. We were to, and we were blessed with the miracle and,the crazy thing the week that. We were called about our son, being a safe haven baby. Those of you who aren’t quite sure, that means that he was dropped off at the hospital, no questions asked, walked in, left at the emergency, and walked out. There were two babies in Texas that were found in the trash can that same week, but thankfully they were, being, the dogs were being walked and found them before they died. Amy: Oh wow. Crystal: So they did live, Amy: Yeah. Crystal: but just thinking about that and thinking that could have been my son, just, I can’t even, I can’t even think about that. The other thing is about that particular situation. I remember I had taken him to the doctor just as a baby checkup and and. I loved our doctor. Great. Raised all my kids. And, he said, I remember him saying, how do they, how do people do that? How do I can’t believe birth mother or, mothers would do that? And I immediately said, thank goodness they did. Amy: Yes, I Crystal: Thank goodness they did. Amy: And I, he immediately realized what he had said. And, Yeah. Yeah. Crystal: so that kinda stuff goes through foster care as well. and to the, families out there who maybe have had kids go to foster care, this, it is a safe place. Hopefully, hopefully, you can trust it and,and not everybody’s perfect by any means, but, the goal should be getting him back. No matter how much you love them, and if you really love them, do that and keep a connection with them. The more people that love a kid, the better, and I learned that through adoption. There’s no reason to cut off birth. Mothers who place their babies for adoption is the more people that love somebody, the better that person is, Amy: Yeah. I totally agree. Yeah. thank you so much for sharing your experiences and your passion for reunification. I also have a passion for reunification. and I agree. It’s such an experience to get to. Stay connected with those kids that have been with you and to also see those parents succeed. I think that’s pretty incredible to get to see a parent in their lowest of lows and then do everything they can to get their kid back and get their kid back. Like what an awesome thing to get to be a part of as a foster family. so yes. So thank you so much for sharing your time and experience with us, and we Crystal: My pleasure. Amy: it. Crystal: My pleasure. Thank you so much for having me. Amy: Yes. Thanks for joining us for fostering Conversations. To learn more about foster care, go to www.utahfostercare.org.

Aaron Archer, a new dad and nurse practitioner in Knoxville, shares with Barry how he learned to be a father after growing up without a present father. Aaron shares meeting his wife Abby through hospital orientation, building a nursing career, and welcoming their daughter Ava. He defines fatherlessness primarily as lack of presence, describes his parents' divorce amid abuse and addiction, and explains how his single mom Rebecca provided love, sacrifice, and stability while raising three kids. Aaron discusses identity, “father hunger,” performance-driven striving, and the need to address wounds so they don't spread, comparing healing to treating physical wounds. He emphasizes modeling faith through actions, seeking mentors, and “turning the chair” to break generational patterns.Join FatherFuel for more: https://www.fatherseekers.org/fatherfuelFS Facebook FS Instagram FS YouTube Ask Barry a question: barry@fatherseekers.orgCHAPTERS00:00 Why Dads Need Guidance00:36 Meet Aaron and Baby Ava02:52 From Student to Nurse Practitioner05:35 Growing Up Fatherless08:02 Becoming a Present Dad12:21 Raised by a Single Mom16:45 Sacrifice and Sibling Support18:33 Family Business and Grow Story21:14 Shane Builds a Salon Empire22:58 Family Business Teamwork24:59 Identity Through Presence27:13 Modeling Faith at Home30:16 Creating Peaceful Spaces34:05 Healing Not Performance39:58 Father Hunger and Affirmation43:10 Wounds Not Your Fault44:53 Advice to Fatherless Dads47:45 Wrap Up and Resources48:16 fatherseekers.org--FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers.Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website

In this powerful episode of I Love Being Sober, Tim Westbrook sits down with award-winning singer/songwriter, vocal coach, and woman in recovery Shylah Ray Sunshine for an honest conversation about sobriety, childhood trauma, motherhood, and the healing power of the human voice. Raised by parents struggling with alcoholism, Shylah shares how early exposure to addiction shaped her life — and how finding 12-step recovery helped her break generational patterns and begin deep emotional healing. She opens up about becoming a mother while navigating her own trauma recovery, balancing career and spiritual growth, and what it truly means to "come home to yourself." Together, Tim and Shylah explore: Growing up in an alcoholic household and finding recovery The role of 12-step programs in healing trauma Breaking generational cycles through sobriety Motherhood and recovery Quitting smoking and reclaiming the physical voice How trauma lives in the body — and in the voice Music as medicine and facilitating healing through sound Using breath, vibration, and expression as tools for transformation Shylah also shares insights from her work as a professional vocal coach and creator of Soul Voice Singing, explaining how reconnecting with your voice can unlock emotional freedom, self-expression, and spiritual alignment. This episode bridges addiction recovery, trauma healing, creativity, and spirituality — offering hope and practical insight for anyone seeking deeper healing. If you've ever struggled to speak your truth, break unhealthy patterns, or reconnect with your authentic self, this conversation is for you. About the Guest Shylah Ray Sunshine is a multi-award-winning Neo-Soul and R&B artist, DJ, professional vocal coach, and proud First Nations Algonquin woman based in Los Angeles. Her music has been shared worldwide, and her work focuses on healing, empowerment, and authentic expression. Learn more about Shylah Ray Sunshine and her Soul Voice Singing work at: www.shylahraysunshine.com

Join us for What Stayed, a live Season Two gathering. March 31 · Virtual · Free · Limited spots · konu.org/eventsAs we arrive at the final conversation of Season Two, we turn to one of the deepest questions that has quietly threaded through the entire series: what happens when the conflicts we face are not simply disagreements, but conflicts about identity?In this episode, Michael Koehler sits down with Dr. Hugh O'Doherty, longtime teacher of Adaptive Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and a practitioner of peacebuilding shaped by his experience growing up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.Hugh's life unfolded inside a history of deep division, between Protestant unionists who identified with Britain and Catholic nationalists who identified with Ireland. The Good Friday Agreement brought an end to most large-scale violence in 1998, but the deeper work of peacebuilding, identity, grief, history, and trust, continues.Drawing on decades of work in conflict resolution, Hugh reflects on what exercising leadership looks like when people are asked to engage across seemingly unbridgeable divides. At the heart of the conversation lies a profound paradox: the very identities we cling to in order to know who we are can become the barriers that keep us trapped.Toward the end of the episode, Hugh shares a reading from Prior Unity, a reflection suggesting something radical. Beneath our divisions, unity is not something we must create. It may already be true.What You'll Explore in This EpisodeGrowing Up Inside Conflict: Hugh shares what it meant to grow up in Northern Ireland during decades of violence, where identity was shaped early and reinforced daily, in schools, communities, and public rituals. These early experiences formed the backdrop for his lifelong search to understand the roots of violence.Learning to Sit in the Fire: Working in early peace and reconciliation efforts, Hugh describes the experience of bringing people from opposing sides of the conflict into dialogue, and discovering how little preparation there was for what happens when the "other" is truly encountered. One of the most important capacities he developed was not intellectual. It was the ability to remain in the heat of conflict without fleeing from it.The Paradox of Identity: A turning point came when Hugh realized something unsettling: we often need the other as an enemy in order to know who we are. Letting go of that structure is not simply a change in opinion. It is a loss of identity. Adaptive leadership offers a way of understanding this. People do not resist change. They resist loss.Peace Agreements and Adaptive Work: Hugh reflects on the limits of traditional peace agreements. While they can stop violence, they often leave the deeper adaptive work untouched. Real reconciliation requires something much harder: helping people see how they themselves are participating in the very systems that keep conflict alive.The Inner Work of Peacebuilding: Over time, Hugh came to see that the work of peacebuilding is inseparable from inner work. The divisions we see in the world mirror divisions we carry within ourselves. The journey toward peace is therefore both political and deeply personal.Prior Unity: In the closing moments of the conversation, Hugh shares a reading that has shaped his own path: the idea that beneath our identities and divisions, the world is already a unity. Not a unity we must build, but one we may awaken to.Quotes from This Episode"I learned to sit in the fire." — Dr. Hugh O'Doherty"The more I kept him as the other, the more I realized I was keeping myself imprisoned." — Dr. Hugh O'Doherty"We need the other as enemy in order to know who we are." — Dr. Hugh O'Doherty"People don't resist change. They resist loss." — Dr. Hugh O'Doherty"The world is a prior unity. It is not that there is a unity yet to be established which you must seek for and work on. Unity is so." — Adi Da Samraj, quotes by Dr. Hugh O'DohertyLinks & ResourcesLectures by Hugh O'Doherty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0I1yMElyFAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLlnwEUKxMQReading Shared in This Episode Adi Da Samraj. Prior Unity: The Basis for a New Human Civilization. Middletown, CA: The Adi Da Foundation Press, 2015.In this short philosophical work, Adi Da argues that humanity's deepest conflicts arise from the assumption of separateness. The book proposes a different starting point: the recognition that the world is already a prior unity, and that transformation begins with awakening to that reality.About Dr. Hugh O'DohertyDr. Hugh O'Doherty is an adjunct lecturer who has taught leadership and conflict resolution at the Harvard Kennedy School, the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, and the University of Maryland. Raised in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, his work has focused on peacebuilding and dialogue across deep identity divides.He directed the Ireland–US Public Leadership Program for emerging practitioners from across the political parties in Ireland and led the Inter-Group Relations Project bringing together political and community figures to establish protocols for political dialogue. Hugh has consulted with organizations including the Irish Civil Service, the American Leadership Forum, the Episcopalian Clergy Leadership Program, and the Mohawk Community Leadership Program in Canada. His work has also taken him to Bosnia, Croatia, and Cyprus, and he has addressed the United Nations Global Forum on Reinventing Government.He holds an M.Ed. and Ed.D. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.Continue the ConversationNew episodes of On the Balcony drop every two weeks. Receive additional reflections and resources at konu.org/balcony.Season Three will turn toward practitioners, people out in the world practicing adaptive leadership: their struggles, experiments, and lessons. If you know someone whose practice we should explore, Michael would love to hear from you.Mentioned in this episode:What Stayed? A Post-Season Gathering for Listeners.If something from this season followed you home—a moment of attention, a recognition, a question you're still sitting with—you are not alone. Join us for "What Stayed," a 90-minute gathering featuring intimate breakout conversations to explore what resonated. Limited spots are available. Come sit with us. Reserve your spot for March 31st: https://konu.org/events/on-the-balcony-what-stayed

AOR's golden age is one of the most electrifying eras in rock history.From 1976 to 1986, album-oriented rock dominated FM radio, filling arenas and airwaves with massive hooks, soaring power ballads, and legendary bands. But behind the music was a wild world of record label power, payola scandals, larger-than-life personalities, and an industry fueled by excess.In this episode of Booked On Rock, Eric Senich sits down with Paul Rees, author of Raised on Radio: Power Ballads, Cocaine & Payola – the AOR Glory Years 1976–1986. Together, they explore the rise of AOR and the stories behind the music that defined a generation.Paul shares incredible insights into the artists, the radio programmers, and the record executives who helped shape the sound of FM rock during its peak. From arena-filling anthems to the behind-the-scenes chaos that fueled the industry, this conversation dives deep into the decade when melodic rock ruled the airwaves. If you love the sound of classic FM radio, this is the era that changed rock forever.Purchase a copy of Raised on Radio: Power Ballads, Cocaine & Payola – the AOR Glory Years 1976-1986Visit Paul Rees's websiteVisit Paul Rees's Substack site----------

The Resurrection is a pivot point for the entire Christian faith. Paul told the Corinthian church, “If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.” Thankfully, he then said, “But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead.” And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how the Resurrection provides the power we need to break through the barriers and live the Christian life. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Resurrection is a pivot point for the entire Christian faith. Paul told the Corinthian church, “If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.” Thankfully, he then said, “But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead.” And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how the Resurrection provides the power we need to break through the barriers and live the Christian life. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with his longtime friend and fellow Spartan, Dr. Lorenzo Guess—Assistant AD, Director of Athletic Performance at Michigan State, and Director of Strength & Conditioning for men's basketball. From being a two-sport athlete at Michigan State to helping lead championship-level programs as a coach, Dr. Guess shares the fire that has driven him to keep growing, keep serving, and keep showing up at the highest level. Raised in a single-parent home, his burn was built from a desire to create a better life, honor his family, and do things no one around him had done before. That same drive carried him through adversity, including rewriting his dissertation during COVID and earning his doctorate because his daughter challenged him to finish what he started.Ben and Dr. Guess dive into what it means to coach beyond the game—developing not just better athletes, but stronger, more disciplined young men who are ready for life after college. They talk about the culture of Michigan State basketball, the standards set by Tom Izzo, and why talent alone is never enough. Dr. Guess explains how true development comes from accountability, detail, consistency, and refusing to let anything slip through the cracks—even with the most gifted players. This conversation is about legacy, family, discipline, and the responsibility to become an example for those watching. If you want to understand what it looks like to lead with energy, serve with purpose, and stay committed to growth long after success arrives, this episode is for YOU.************************************Connect with Dr. Lorenzo Guess: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lorenzo-guess-mba-mscc-cscs-ab61a016/Book: https://a.co/d/0gyuyKqY************************************Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kqsszfeZ9FEListen on all platforms: https://www.theburnpodcast.com************************************Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.comGet Ben's latest book The STANDARD:  https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1stWork directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.comConnect with Ben Newman:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693Qlogix: www.Q-logix.com/benhttps://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet's work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

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A federal inmate told investigators that shortly after Jeffrey Epstein was found dead inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, prison guards themselves were openly questioning what had happened. According to the inmate, he overheard officers talking among themselves about the death and one guard bluntly remarked, “Dudes, you killed that dude,” implying that staff believed their own failures or misconduct may have contributed to Epstein's death. The statement surfaced during FBI interviews conducted as part of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death in August 2019 while he was awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.The account added to growing scrutiny over how the jail handled Epstein's confinement. Epstein had previously been placed on suicide watch but was later removed from it, and on the night of his death two correctional officers failed to perform required inmate checks. Those same guards were later accused of falsifying log entries to make it appear that rounds had been conducted. The situation highlighted a series of breakdowns inside the facility — including staffing shortages, lapses in monitoring, and procedural violations — that raised serious questions about how one of the most high-profile inmates in federal custody could be left unmonitored in the hours before he was found dead.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:An inmate at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York told the FBI he overheard prison guards saying they would cover-up Epstein's death | Miami HeraldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

“In adoration, I could hear the Lord saying, ‘You're giving me a little bit. I appreciate that. What if you give me everything?'” Fr. Joe Barron, PES, who currently serves at St. Isaac Jogues in St. Clair Shores, joins the Men of the Heart podcast to share his vocation story. Raised in a large family in Minnesota, Fr. Barron studied biochemistry at the University of St. Thomas, where daily prayer, confession, and authentic Catholic brotherhood drew him closer to his faith. He eventually entered the Pro Ecclesia Sancta religious order, discerning from within the community before beginning formation in Peru and fully entrusting his life to Christ and the Church.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the Baltimore Ravens acquiring five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders for first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, and explain why they think Maxx Crosby's trade to the Ravens has raised free agent defensive end Trey Hendrickson's value.

"I feel like if we could just look around to the people in our communities and the people that that need us, it takes away like the I factor and it becomes we. And as soon as you do that, no matter where you're at in your life, whether you're a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, whether you're Catholic, whether you're agnostic- as soon as you look out to others and find a way to help people, you can't help but feel the Spirit."00:00 Too Much Pressure05:00 Two Faiths At Home06:13 Mom's Faithful Example12:03 Catholic Confirmation Interview16:05 Truth In Other Religions20:05 Parents And Mixed Faith Marriage23:45 Foster Care And Service Mindset Shift31:35 Final Testimony And FarewellMemor Jewelry code COMEBACK for 10% offhttps://memorjewelry.com/Serve Clothing code COMEBACK for 15% offhttps://serveclothing.com/If you have a story to share please fill out the form: https://form.jotform.com/233109071625046For inquiries contact info.comebackpodcast@gmail.comCome Back Team:Director, Founder, & Host: Ashly StoneEditor: Cara ReedOutreach Manager: Jenna CarlsonAssistant Editor: Britt SmallzeArt Director: Jeremy GarciaProduction Director: Trent Wardwell

Creativity doesn't always come from classrooms — sometimes it grows from curiosity, passion, and persistence.In this episode of Flow with Floyd, Floyd sits down with Nashville native Brandon “Sunni” Corlew, a talented artist and dancer whose journey shows how powerful self-belief and dedication can be.From an early age, Brandon displayed a natural gift for drawing. While many students were just learning basic shapes in kindergarten, he was already creating full figures and detailed designs. Raised by a single mother and without consistent access to formal art or dance training, Brandon embraced a different path — becoming self-taught and learning through exploration.Through determination and creativity, he developed his own artistic voice and style.In this conversation, we discuss:

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How do you raise over $40 million in capital and participate in more than $250 million in multifamily acquisitions while building a reputation for consistency, integrity, and results? In this episode, investor and syndicator Aaron Katz shares the real story behind his decade-plus journey in multifamily—from entering the business in 2011 and building his portfolio one relationship and one deal at a time, to navigating market cycles and positioning for the next wave of opportunity in DFW. Aaron discusses why he approaches multifamily as a “lifetime business,” how disciplined underwriting and the right partnerships helped him weather recent market headwinds, and why he believes today's environment resembles the early days of the last real estate cycle. For investors and entrepreneurs seeking practical insight into raising capital, building investor communities, and executing deals that stand the test of time, this episode delivers lessons you can apply immediately.5 Key Takeaways from the EpisodeMultifamily is a Long-Term Business Aaron entered the industry with the mindset that apartments would be his business for decades, focusing on steady growth, wealth creation, and lifestyle flexibility rather than rapid deal volume. Success is Built One Relationship at a Time His capital raising success—over $40M—was built through thousands of conversations, consistent communication, and a strong investor community developed over many years. Operations Matter More Than Ever Aaron emphasizes that being an operator first—not just a capital raiser—is critical, especially in markets where margins are tighter and execution of the business plan determines success. Discipline and Patience Protect Investors By underwriting conservatively and walking away from deals that didn't meet his criteria—even when brokers were willing to award them—Aaron preserved investor capital and positioned himself for better opportunities. Market Cycles Create Opportunity Aaron believes the current multifamily environment resembles the early stages of the post-recession cycle when he started in 2011, suggesting the coming years could present significant buying opportunities for disciplined investors. About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai 

Mar 6, 2026 – When energy markets and geopolitical tensions collide, does the traditional investment playbook still hold? With oil surpassing $90 a barrel, investors are facing a complex landscape of supply chain vulnerabilities and inflationary pressures.

This episode is part of our new series, How We're Raised — conversations about how the homes we grew up in shape the way we lead, love, and parent today. Dr. Becky sits down with restaurateur and author Will Guidara to explore how being deeply seen as a child shaped the way he builds culture — in restaurants and at home.Will shares what it was like growing up with a mother who became quadriplegic after brain cancer, the quiet power of full presence, and how those early experiences led him to build a career around “unreasonable hospitality” — not in pursuit of product, but in pursuit of people.Together, they talk about: Why feeling seen matters more than being impressive The gift — and cost — of being the person who cares for everyone Why holding your child can matter more than fixing their problem And how to bring more intention into your home life Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzk Your Good Inside membership might be eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement! To learn more about how to get your membership reimbursed, check out the link here: https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/ Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast. Thank you to our partners for making this episode of Good Inside possible! -Care.com: For a limited time, you can use the code GOOD35 to save 35% on a Care.com Premium Membership.* -Airbnb: If you're ready to host but want some support, find a co-host at airbnb.com/host. -Skylight: Get $30 off a 15-inch Skylight Calendar at myskylight.com/becky. -Hiya: Use the code DRBECKY for 50% off your first order. *Offer applies to initial term of Care.com membership subscriptions. Not applicable to add-on features or non-renewing access fees or services. Expires 4/26/26. Care.com does not employ or place any caregiver. Background checks are an important start, but they have limits. Visit www.care.com/safety. Order your copy of Leave Me Alone!, Dr. Becky's new picture book about Deeply Feeling Kids. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.