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Sometimes becoming unstoppable begins with realizing you have more control over your life than you thought. Merrill Isherwood shares how her journey from professional ballet and a battle with bulimia to an abusive marriage, single parenthood, corporate struggles, and life coaching taught her the importance of self-ownership. She and Michael explore trauma recovery, toxic relationships, self-esteem, emotional support, and the courage to ask for help. Merrill also explains why coaching is not about giving people answers, but helping them discover their own strength and make conscious choices about the life they want to live. Highlights: 03:11 - Merrill shares how ballet shaped her early life and career. 11:00 - Pressure around weight led to bulimia and leaving professional ballet. 20:49 - Toxic relationships taught Merrill the importance of setting boundaries. 31:09 - A life coaching course changed how Merrill viewed control and personal responsibility. 43:28 - Trauma recovery became a focus of Merrill's coaching work. 59:16 - Undivided attention can help parents build stronger connections with their children. . About the Guest: I am still here, and I am most grateful for that privilege.  I have been fortunate to live out most young girls' dreams of being a professional ballet dancer and an air hostess / flight attendant. However, for many years was terribly unhappy and felt life was not worth living.... Abusive relationships were the order of the day, both at work and in my personal life, and I unfortunately developed a severe eating disorder which taunted me for 12 years. Atop that were several sexual assaults, exorcism, home robberies, burnout, financial scarcity, manipulation and more. I overcame being completely broken emotionally; physically, experienced grief from the loss of multiple loved ones and friends; was a single parent (for over 20 years with no support), lost most of our material possessions, and loads more. Often questioning, “Why me?”, I read one day what we should be asking ourselves is “Why not me?”  Why should I think, or assume I should be immune to difficulties in life?  This was when I realised the power of my mind.  I overcame the trauma of the above through mind control, determination, reflection, introspection, and willpower. That was a changing point in my life.  Perhaps I went through these experiences so I could help others. In 2019 I studied to become a certified life coach, intent on helping others. Subsequently, I created a course on healing oneself emotionally, using the principles of life coaching. I discovered once my emotions were better aligned, the physical 'tiredness', and lethargy, decreased, and for the first time, (in what felt like forever), I decided life might be worth living after all. My desire is to teach others to do the same. Realising how much valuable time I had wasted, hiding from the world, feeling pathetic, and unworthy, I set out to make a difference, spreading love and support. At the lowest of the low, God sent heavenly friends to support me through the dark days. My mission is to strengthen, and empower others by teaching them the tools, strategies, and skills they need to succeed, and to be able to live the life they choose. I encourage them not to waste their lives being unhappy, it really IS worth putting in the work, healing, and being able to actually LIVE a productive AND fulfilling life! Ways to connect with Merrill**:** Website 1:  Merrills Life Transformation Coaching:  https://merrills.co.za Website 2:  My Healing Program: https://myhealingprogram.com Instagram:     The Sista Hood:                    @thesistahoodsa Facebook:      Merrill Isherwood:                           https://www.facebook.com/merrill.isherwood Merrills Life Coaching:       https://www.facebook.com/Merrillsthesistahood/ The Sista Hood:                    https://www.facebook.com/Merrillsthesistahood/ LinkedIn:       Merrill Isherwood:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/merrill-isherwood-the-change-catalyst/ **My Healing Program: ** ? About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! 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Do you grind your teeth without realising it? Dentists say bruxism could be affecting more young people and stress may be a major factor. So, why are we doing it, and what can we do about it? Anton asked the Chair of the GP committee of the Irish Dental Association, and a Dentist at Kiwi Dental in Carlow, Caroline Robbins.

Do you grind your teeth without realising it? Dentists say bruxism could be affecting more young people and stress may be a major factor. So, why are we doing it, and what can we do about it? Anton asked the Chair of the GP committee of the Irish Dental Association, and a Dentist at Kiwi Dental in Carlow, Caroline Robbins.

On 11 September 2001, firefighter Jay Jonas and his crew were sent into New York's North Tower after a hijacked plane crashed into the World Trade Center.As they climbed the stairs searching for people who needed help, the South Tower collapsed.Realising their rescue mission could no longer continue, the firefighters turned around and began making their way down.On their descent they came across a woman, Josephine Harris."She was crying. She was in distress. And I said, 'Alright, bring her with us.'"The firefighters took her with them, but she could not move at their pace."We made it to the fourth floor and Josephine Harris falls to the floor. And she starts yelling at us, leave me, get away from me, don't touch me, leave me alone."Moments later, the North Tower collapsed.Buried beneath the rubble, Jay, his crew and Josephine somehow survived. He tells Rowan Bridge how stopping to help Josephine slowed their escape from the tower. But the place where they were forced to stop turned out to be exactly where they needed to be when the building collapsed."By her making a stand on the fourth floor, that put us in the exact right spot. And we lived."Witness History is a short BBC World Service podcast about history that takes you inside big moments from the past through first-hand testimony and archive. Each weekday, in around nine minutes, we revisit one moment that helped shape the world and hear it through the voice of someone who was there. Scientists, artists, campaigners, soldiers, leaders and everyday people tell their true stories.When you subscribe to Witness History, you'll be taken inside turning points in world affairs from West Africa's fight back against Boko Haram in 2015 to the behind-closed-doors talks that led to the US-Cuba “thaw” and the surprise announcement of restored relations. You'll discover what it was like to experience disasters and how people recovered from them, including the Tabasco floods in Mexico, Portugal's worst train disaster, and the huge clean-up after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. You'll explore culture and ideas too: Sweden's Expedition Robinson, often credited as the first modern reality TV game show; the friendship between The Beatles' George Harrison and Indian sitarist Ravi Shankar; and the night a tiger attack brought Las Vegas superstars Siegfried and Roy's show to a sudden end. And if you're curious about inventions, we'll tell you how air fryers, BlackBerry, YouTube, Alexa, GPS, superglue, the shopping cart (shopping trolley) and bubble tea were created.If you're new to Witness History, the appeal is simple: real voices, one strong true story, and a fresh way to understand today through events from history – all in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of tea or a walk around the block. Join millions of BBC World Service podcast listeners around the globe and enjoy the insight, context and detail Witness History will bring you.(Photo: Jay Jonas. Credit: Getty Images)

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Content warning: sudden death, fatal road collision, bereavement, anxiety and depression.Paula Thomas had spent years knowing that her husband Jeff's job carried risk.He was an active-duty US Navy submariner. There were long deployments, months without contact and the strange reality of loving someone whose job sometimes took him beneath the ocean for months at a time.But when the knock at the door finally came, it wasn't because of something that had happened at sea.Jeff had gone out for an afternoon motorcycle ride with friends from the Navy. His own bike was in the shop, so he asked Paula if he could borrow hers.She said yes.It was a decision she would inevitably revisit after he was killed in a collision later that day. But Paula doesn't regret it. Because saying no would have meant allowing fear to dictate their marriage, and that simply wasn't who they were.In this episode, Paula brings Jeff properly into the room.We hear about the sweet, slightly awkward boy she met in high school, the hours they spent driving around talking, the man she eventually drove to the Navy recruiting station herself, and the husband whose steadiness helped her through years of anxiety and depression.We also talk about the terrible mechanics of sudden death. The knock at the door. The uniforms. The instinctive search for another explanation. The woulda, coulda, shoulda that follows when someone dies doing something you could theoretically have stopped them from doing.And Paula tells me what happened in the final seconds of Jeff's life.Realising a truck was turning across his path, Jeff used precious seconds to warn the motorcyclist behind him. That rider stopped just inches from the vehicle. His wife was pregnant at the time.Jeff almost certainly saved his life.But this isn't only an episode about how Jeff died. It's about how Paula has continued to live.She talks about returning to riding, finding tiny daily reasons to get off the sofa, getting her dog Phoenix, allowing herself to love again, and carrying Jeff with her into the life she is still building.And she shares the piece of motorcycle advice that became a philosophy for surviving grief:Look through the turn.You don't pretend the hazard isn't there. You don't ignore it. But you don't stare at it so hard that it becomes the only place you can go.You acknowledge it, and then you look towards where you're going next.This is a conversation about love, fear, guilt, survival and what it means to keep moving when the road ahead looks nothing like the one you thought you were on.Take care of yourselves, and each other.If this episode resonated with you, please follow Widowed AF, rate and review the podcast.

There’s a lot of information out there about how you should spend your money to look and feel your best. This is your guide on the scams we’re not buying into to save our time, energy and money. From upgrade syndrome and gear acquisition syndrome to seasonal colours and how often you really need to get a haircut, here's where we can get a little more savvy with our money.

Resources & Links⁠⁠⁠Akashic Records Training⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Programmes⁠⁠1:1 Sessions Waitlist⁠⁠Appointments⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Ebook⁠: 101 Questions to Ask Your Akashic RecordsFree Guide: 7 Days, 7 ChakrasMentioned in this episode:Episode 81. Do you want to learn how to read, heal and clear in your own Akashic Records?Episode 123. 5 Benefits of ‘Akashic Bathing'Episode 36. Introduction to the Astral RealmIn this episode, Akashic Records teacher Suzie Ridley answers a question she receives often: can you access the Akashic Records without consciously realising that is what you are doing? Drawing on her own spiritual journey, Suzie explains why spontaneous connection to the Akashic Field can happen through meditation, creativity, intuition and expanded states of awareness.Suzie shares how she realised she had been connecting to the Akashic Records through meditation long before she knew the practice by name, and why structured methods such as sacred prayer can make that connection easier to access intentionally. She explores intuitive hits, creative inspiration and “aha” moments as possible experiences of connecting to the Akashic Field, while also explaining the importance of discernment between the true Akashic Records and experiences within the astral realm.In this episode, you'll learnWhy it is possible to access the Akashic Records without consciously intending toHow Suzie discovered she had been connecting to the Records through meditation before learning a formal methodWhy prayer and meditation provide useful structure for intentionally opening and closing the Akashic RecordsHow intuition, creative inspiration and sudden insights can relate to connection with the Akashic FieldWhy discernment between the true Akashic Records and astral experiences is important, and what supportive guidance should feel likeFollow Wisdom from the Akasha on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or subscribe on YouTube, so you never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Friday at 7AM GMT +0.Timestamps00:00 – Intro & upcoming Level 1/Level 2 Akashic Records training dates01:31 – Today's question: Can you access the Akashic Records without realizing it?02:02 – Susie's personal backstory with meditation and the Akashic Records05:46 – How the Akashic Records "officially found" Susie06:58 – Accessing the records as a natural byproduct of raised consciousness/frequency10:11 – Fake versions of the Akashic Records in the astral realm11:57 – What the true Akashic Records feel like (unconditionally loving & supportive)12:54 – Wrap-up & final thoughtsWisdom from the Akasha is the podcast for spiritually curious people navigating awakening, growth, and real-life challenges with a grounded, embodied approach. Hosted by Suzie Ridley of Akashic Readings and Healing, an Akashic Records Teacher, practitioner and researcher, each episode is a deep dive into esoteric topics and spiritual development for soul expansion.Guided by her work in the Akashic Records, Suzie shares reflections and practical suggestions you can bring into everyday life, where the mystical meets the tangible. With thousands of hours in the Akashic Records and clients around the world, her intention is to offer a fun, helpful resource that supports clarity, intuition, and meaningful, sometimes miraculous shifts.Connect with Akashic Readings and Healing⁠Website⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Pinterest

In this episode of Interlinks, I am joined by Dr Matthew Jones, a licensed psychologist, co-founder coach, founder of Cofounder Clarity and author of The Co-Founder Effect. Matt helps startup co-founders communicate more effectively, make better decisions and address the interpersonal dynamics that can derail promising businesses. He is also developing the Institute for Founder Dynamics to advance research and professional practice in this field.We discuss how disagreements about roles, equity, funding and strategy can mask deeper issues involving trust, power and recognition. Matt introduces the three languages spoken by teams—operational, psychological and archetypal—and explains how bringing unspoken tensions into the open enables practical solutions. We also explore the pressures facing family, bootstrapped and venture-backed businesses; how “hero mode” at the top can discourage ownership elsewhere; and Matt's perspective on America's political and economic direction and growing supply-chain uncertainty.From a macro-to-micro perspective, even the strongest strategy, investment and market opportunity can be undermined by unresolved tensions at the top. Misunderstandings and misdiagnosed problems within the founding or senior leadership team can cascade through the organisation, creating confused priorities, slow decisions, weak accountability and operational chaos. Realising a business's full potential therefore depends on both sound strategy at the macro level and the trust, clarity and behaviours needed to translate it into coordinated action at the micro level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Private equity used to sound like something reserved for investment bankers and the ultra-wealthy, but chances are, you may already be invested in it without even knowing.  So what actually is private equity, why are large investors willing to lock money away in private businesses for years, and what are they hoping to get in return?  In this episode, Nick is joined by former investment banker Stephen Zhang to break down the world of private equity and private credit. They look at what makes these investments different from buying ordinary shares, why super funds use them, and the trade-off investors make when they give up liquidity in pursuit of diversification and potentially higher returns.  Inside this episode:  Why private equity investors can make money very differently from someone buying shares on the ASX  The reason investors may accept less access to their money in exchange for greater return potential  Private equity vs private credit and why the difference matters  How large investors use private assets to diversify beyond traditional markets  Why you may already have private equity exposure sitting inside your super without realising it  What higher potential returns can mean for the level of risk you're taking 

An overflowing task manager and a crowded-out calendar are rarely ever caused by using the wrong tools. The problem happened well before you entered the task or added the appointment to your task manager or calendar.  And that's what we're looking at this week.  Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin   Learn more about my Productivity Academy Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived    Apollo 13 Lunar Module Start-up Procedures   The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script |431 Hello, and welcome to episode 431 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show.  If you were to look at your appointments for tomorrow right now, how much time do you have that is not already committed? Two, three, four hours?  Now look at your task manager: how many tasks are overdue or scheduled for tomorrow?  In the uncommitted time you have tomorrow, are you confident you can complete all those tasks?  Most people who do this little exercise, if they are being honest with themselves, will answer “no chance”.  And this is the top reason why so many people are struggling with time management and productivity today. And there is a word for it: Overcommitted.  It's not the tools they use or any other complex reason. It's simply because they've allowed themselves to become overcommitted.  This week, I'm looking at how this happens and what you can do to unravel the problem so you are operating within your natural capacity, not overworked or under pressure, and not feeling like you are sinking under the weight of unrealistic deadlines and commitments.  So, to get us started, let me hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question.  This week's question comes from Douglas. Douglas asks, “Hi, Carl, I know you tell people to keep their task manager clean and tight, but I find that impossible. I'm collecting 20 or more things into my inbox each day; I often have 4 or 5 hours of meetings, and I have to deal with at least 130 emails and messages each day. How would you get all that under control?” Hi Douglas, thank you for your question.  I did some quick maths on the numbers you provided and noticed that if you are collecting, on average, 25 new tasks a day, have 130 emails and messages to deal with and only have 3 ½ hours of non-meeting time each day, that would mean you would have only 1 minute and 13 seconds to spend on each item.  Yet those numbers assume you are not taking time for lunch or coffee or a glass of water. If you were to include a 30-minute lunch break and 15 minutes to get water and coffee each day, that would leave you with less than a minute available for each email, message, and task.  Is that realistic?  Based on that quick calculation, the issue here is one of capacity. You've no capacity left. All that's needed to completely destroy your day is an urgent, last-minute meeting request, an issue that prevents you from doing any of your planned work or simply an IT problem that doesn't allow you to do the work you planned.  I can assure you, Douglas, you are not alone here.  There are millions of people all around the world struggling with the same thing. They're overcommitted.  Which is why it's completely irrelevant what tools you're using.  The first thing I would advise someone in this situation is to do the maths I did above. Now, I know I do not have all the information. I don't know what work you do, your position in the company, or whether you lead a team.  But what I do know is you've gone beyond your natural capacity, and now you will be building up enormous backlogs. You will be struggling to meet your deadlines, and I bet when you get home you're exhausted.  This exercise will tell you how much capacity you have.  If the meetings you attend each day are non-negotiable, you will need to find a way to reduce the number of tasks you receive. Which means you will likely have to do something uncomfortable.  Reject requests.  Now I know this is very hard to do. Nobody likes disappointing someone. But the choice is: either you disappoint them when they ask, or you disappoint them when you cannot deliver what you promised on time. And I think failing to deliver on your commitments is the bigger disappointment. Think of it this way. If you say no and they ask someone else who can deliver, then you've actually helped them.  Sure, your pride may be slightly hurt, but this isn't about your pride. This is about setting yourself realistic expectations on what you can and cannot do.  However, there is another possible solution. Cap your daily meetings. If, when you do the little exercise on how much non-committed time you have, you realise that you will need four hours of meeting-free time each day, then you cap your meeting time at 3 hours per day.  This will then leave you with 4 or 5 hours for your tasks.  Now there are various ways to do this. You could use a calendar service such as Calendly or Acuity to open blocks of time for people to schedule meetings with you, or you could tell people that you've reached your meeting limit for the day and ask if you could meet on another day.  You will be surprised how accommodating people can be.  Another consideration is to reduce the meeting times to 30 minutes. This has the added advantage that people will get to the point much faster, and you'll find you still cover everything that needs to be covered.  I've learned many things over the years I've been coaching and helping people with their time management and productivity, but one of those lessons stands out: Every “yes” has an invisible “no”.  In other words, every time you accept another commitment, whether it is a meeting or a piece of work, you are saying no to something else you could have done with that time.  But it goes beyond that. Meetings have a nasty habit of generating more commitments. Another meeting, more emails and tasks, for example.  And pieces of work generate what Cal Newport calls “admin costs”; these are the little extra tasks, such as finding information, following up, and answering questions. They are the invisible “nos” rarely ever considered.  So in your situation, Douglas, there are a few questions to ask yourself: Do all your regular meetings require your presence? If not, perhaps you could drop one or two of them. If you can, don't allow the saved time to be replaced by other meetings. Protect that time. Save it for the things you have prioritised.  The goal here is to gradually withdraw from these meetings.  If you manage a team, perhaps you could delegate attendance at some of these meetings to one of your team members. They can then report back to you with a summary of what happened.  What are you collecting? You mentioned that you collect around 20 new items on average each day. That seems like a lot. What are you collecting?  There are some things that will need to be collected; you may need to contact someone for information or organise the purchase of new equipment.  But if you are collecting emails to respond to and articles to read, then your task manager is not the best place for them. Emails and messages have their own self-contained apps. Keep everything within these walls. For instance, if you have a Slack message to reply to but need to think about it first, flag the message. Or you can use Claude or ChatGPT to find all your unresponded messages for today. You could even set this up as an automation  With email, it's easier. You can create an Action folder for emails you need to respond to and drop them in there. Then give yourself some time later in the day to respond to them.  The goal here is to reduce the pressure on your capacity, and one of the fastest ways to do that is to reduce friction points.  For example, if you get an email you feel you should respond to and then move it to your task manager, that's a lot of additional time—remember “admin cost”? It's far faster to drag and drop it into an Action folder.  A great question to ask yourself is: What has to come out of my week to make it more realistic?  Juggling your current commitments around, fiddling with your task manager or trying new tools is not addressing the real issue.  The real issue is a capacity one. You're trying to do far more than you can do. You won't find the solution until you address that.  I would begin with: How much time do you need to stay on top of your work? That could be an extra five or six hours a week. Now you have something tangible to work with.  For those of you who have watched the film Apollo 13, there's a scene where the character Ken Mattingly is in the lunar module flight simulator, and they are trying to find a start-up procedure that would not draw more than 20 amps.  This meant they had to find out what they could turn on and what they could not.  After hours of testing, they finally had a start-up procedure that draws just under 20 amps.  I will put a link to the clip in the show notes, as it is a great illustration of what we sometimes have to do with the time we have. It's finite, and often the only things we can do are the essentials. There's no time for the “would like to do” or low-value tasks.  In many ways, an issue we all share is that we think time is infinite, when it's the opposite. It's finite, and how we allocate our time each day is largely our choice.  The key is understanding that there are always trade-offs and consequences when we allocate our time. If we say yes to one thing, we say no to another, whether we are consciously aware of it or not.  As I am writing this script, I am not responding to an urgent email or talking with my family. Equally, when I am chatting with my wife, I am not writing feedback for my coaching clients.  So, Douglas, look at your calendar. How are you allocating your time each week? What can you remove to free up time for the things you want to spend it on?  It won't be easy, and you will feel uncomfortable doing it. However, I can assure you that it is possible and when you have done it, you will feel lighter, more focused and appreciate your time in ways you've never considered. Plus, the bonus is that other people will begin respecting your time more than they do today.  Thank you for your question, and thank you to you too for listening. It just remains for me now to wish you all a very, very productive week.   

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Natalie Merchant joined 10,000 Maniacs when she was 17, had a long and successful solo career and then began teaching children in New York State. Realising the value of rhymes and theatre, her adaptation of Mother Goose (played by herself) was expanded into a multi-media performance with 150 four-year-olds and recorded with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She even made most of the costumes. And she's never had an audience reaction as enthusiastic and emotional. It's a magnificent project to give children experiences that modern life rarely affords “right down to the thrill of seeing people play real instruments”. She talks to us here from her New York home about ‘Cabinet Of Wonder', along with … … her first stage appearances, aged seven … scanning record collections and thinking “if they don't have a copy of Nico's ‘Chelsea Girl', we can't be friends!” … how improvising lyrics got her into 10,000 Maniacs (“who I wanted to call the Tunda Bunnies”) … seeing Styx, the Cars and the Clash playing ‘Combat Rock' … how she and her daughter grew up in homes without TV … and the threat of future education run by avatars. The Cabinet of Wonder website: https://cabinetofwonder.org And the multi-retailer link for the album: https://cabinetofwonder.lnk.to/albumHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natalie Merchant joined 10,000 Maniacs when she was 17, had a long and successful solo career and then began teaching children in New York State. Realising the value of rhymes and theatre, her adaptation of Mother Goose (played by herself) was expanded into a multi-media performance with 150 four-year-olds and recorded with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She even made most of the costumes. And she's never had an audience reaction as enthusiastic and emotional. It's a magnificent project to give children experiences that modern life rarely affords “right down to the thrill of seeing people play real instruments”. She talks to us here from her New York home about ‘Cabinet Of Wonder', along with … … her first stage appearances, aged seven … scanning record collections and thinking “if they don't have a copy of Nico's ‘Chelsea Girl', we can't be friends!” … how improvising lyrics got her into 10,000 Maniacs (“who I wanted to call the Tunda Bunnies”) … seeing Styx, the Cars and the Clash playing ‘Combat Rock' … how she and her daughter grew up in homes without TV … and the threat of future education run by avatars. The Cabinet of Wonder website: https://cabinetofwonder.org And the multi-retailer link for the album: https://cabinetofwonder.lnk.to/albumHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natalie Merchant joined 10,000 Maniacs when she was 17, had a long and successful solo career and then began teaching children in New York State. Realising the value of rhymes and theatre, her adaptation of Mother Goose (played by herself) was expanded into a multi-media performance with 150 four-year-olds and recorded with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She even made most of the costumes. And she's never had an audience reaction as enthusiastic and emotional. It's a magnificent project to give children experiences that modern life rarely affords “right down to the thrill of seeing people play real instruments”. She talks to us here from her New York home about ‘Cabinet Of Wonder', along with … … her first stage appearances, aged seven … scanning record collections and thinking “if they don't have a copy of Nico's ‘Chelsea Girl', we can't be friends!” … how improvising lyrics got her into 10,000 Maniacs (“who I wanted to call the Tunda Bunnies”) … seeing Styx, the Cars and the Clash playing ‘Combat Rock' … how she and her daughter grew up in homes without TV … and the threat of future education run by avatars. The Cabinet of Wonder website: https://cabinetofwonder.org And the multi-retailer link for the album: https://cabinetofwonder.lnk.to/albumHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Realising we're both propping up the world with our sustainable habits. A day off parenting makes us appreciate the small things in life and why Amy's been fingering curtains at Dunelm. Two New Mums Patreon Have you joined our magnificent parenting community on Patreon yet? For just £5 a month you'll have access to extra content, the full video episode ad free, huge giveaways and our dedicated mum chat group. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/twonewmums?redirect=true⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wild Nutrition Two New Mums Listeners get an exclusive 50% off Wild Nutrition for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist. Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wildnutrition.com/newmums⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Busy Bees Find out more about our partnership with Busy Bee's Nuseries & book your open day here; https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/partnerships/two-new-mums GET IN TOUCH Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON.COM/TWONEWMUMS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@twonewmumspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are plenty of ways to get the attention of someone you're crushing on. It might come very naturally to some, but for others, flirting can be an intimidating proposition. Have you ever wondered if someone is flirting with you, because of their somewhat ambiguous approach? Well, they may have been micro-flirting, a technique that dating experts say is used by shy men in particular. And there are actually some pretty recognisable under-the-radar strategies that qualify as micro-flirting, which is what we're going to shed light on today. How exactly does one micro-flirt then? Why do shy people tend to veer towards a micro-flirting approach then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠How can I improve my sense of direction?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What does my urine colour say about my health?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why are brownouts getting more and more common in the work world?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 15/05/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We re-visit one of the most emotional and gripping conversations we have ever recorded. Eight Olympic medals, five of them gold, and the first Briton ever to win the Tour de France. For one summer in 2012, Sir Bradley Wiggins was the most famous man in Britain — sideburns, gold medal, sat on a throne at Hampton Court. He couldn't bring himself to put the medal on.Bradley takes us right back to the beginning: a council estate in Kilburn, a father who left when he was eighteen months old and came back only once his son was successful, and a coach who sexually abused him between the ages of thirteen and sixteen — something he didn't say out loud for thirty years. Then he traces, with total honesty, how that damage became the fuel that made him great, and how the same fuel nearly destroyed him when the racing stopped.Moments that will stay with you:Why Bradley laid his Olympic gold medal on the sofa rather than put it round his neckSmashing his trophies off the mantelpiece, and throwing out his knighthoodHis father's line, a week after they finally met: "Don't forget, you'll never be as good as your old man was"Realising the voice screaming at him up every climb of the Tour was his stepfather'sLance Armstrong offering to pay for his treatment, and what Bradley said backThe hotel room his son had to come and find him inHe's unflinching on what drove him: that greatness often grows out of a dark place, and that isn't something to romanticise. That you don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your habits. That fulfilment carries you further than happiness ever will. And his hardest-won lesson — not everyone who helps you is your friend, and not everyone who hurts you is your enemy. The answer isn't to forget the past. It's to change your relationship with it.Contains discussion of the sexual abuse of children and of addiction. Please listen with care.Revolut Business

As a young chef, Migo Razon always knew he wanted to bring Filipino cuisine into the international food scene. Many years later, after long hours in the kitchen, he is nominated as Best Chef of the Year at the Victorian Awards for Excellence. - Taon 2010, nagtungo at nakipagsapalaran sa Australia si Migo Razon. Matapos ang maraming taon at lubos na pagsisikap, siya ngayon ang Executive Chef sa isang restaurant sa Melbourne.

In this episode, we discuss ‘the best Jaws rip-off' - Joe Dante's original sci-fi horror Piranha stands out from the countless array of nature-bites-back flicks thanks to its in-your-face and unapologetic ode to genre filmmaking. Synopsis:When two hapless teens disappear after trekking past an abandoned military compound, skip tracer Maggie McKeown is sent to find them, unenthusiastically aided by local drunkard Paul Grogan. Whilst investigating the military compound, Maggie and Paul unwittingly release a swarm of blood thirsty, genetically modified piranhas into the river. Realising their mistake, they race against the clock, and the current, to save the town from a school of very hungry fish!Editing and theme music by Adam Hynes @adamnarrowsFollow the hosts of Monstrous Flesh on social media @monstrous_flesh and @monstrousmeg ****Show NotesCastBradford Dillman as Paul GroganHeather Menzies as Maggie McKeownKevin McCarthy as Dr. Robert HoakKeenan Wynn as JackDick Miller as Buck GardnerBarbara Steele as Dr. MengersBelinda Balaski as BetsyMelody Thomas Scott as Laura DickinsonShannon Collins as Suzie GroganBruce Gordon as Colonel WaxmanBarry Brown as TrooperPaul Bartel as DumontShawn Nelson as WhitneyRichard Deacon as Earl LyonJohn Sayles as SentryPiranha! | Plantasia Tropical Zoo How a President Propagated a Piranha Myth – Greater Cleveland Aquarium The Myth of the Sacred Piranha: The Fearsome Fish - Babylonian Mythology The Myth and Mayhem of Piranhas: Debunking the "Deadly" Reputation Piranha director Joe Dante on B-movies, Spielberg and ripping off Jaws - SciFiNow

Luke Evans is an actor and singer who began his career on stage. He's since starred in over 40 movies including Beauty and the Beast, Fast and Furious 6 and The Girl on the Train.Luke came on Great Company at the start of last year and his story is just incredible. Raised as a Jehovah's Witness, in a strict religious community, Luke knew his true identity was in conflict with his beliefs. After persistent bullying throughout his schooling, at age 16, he left home, and his new life began. In this Great Moment, Luke discuss his upbringing in Wales, his sexuality and how he seized the opportunities he really wanted. Listen to the full episode HERE!If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcastTikTok - @greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITSProducer: Helen BurkeAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Josh BennettSocial Media: Laura CoughlanExec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima RathboneGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony LaPaglia is best known to audiences for a host of big- and small-screen roles, including films such as Looking for Alibrandi, Lantana and Balibo and US TV shows including Without a Trace. But the 67-year-old is also no stranger to the stage, having once won a Tony for his performance in the Arthur Miller play, A View from the Bridge. He’s back in Australia right now to front another Miller play – one the great works in the American canon – playing Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman. A limited two-week season kicks off Tuesday, August 11 at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne, before moving on to Brisbane. LaPaglia joins us for a chat about acting and art, family and football – and what he wished he'd known 20 years ago. This episode is hosted by Good Weekend deputy editor Konrad Marshall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready. (John 7:6) ~~~~ This sermon was preached into the churches in Australia from England. ~~~~ *1/ The timing of our Lord being taken and crucified pointing to Jesus being the Christ. 2/ The Lord's time in the lives of his people through scripture. 3/ Realising our being the Lord's people by seeing his ordering of our lives.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the divine sovereignty over time, focusing on Jesus' declaration that His hour had not yet come. It contrasts human impatience with God's perfect timing in history and individual lives, using biblical examples like Abraham and Joseph to illustrate trust in providence. The preacher emphasizes that Christ's crucifixion occurred at the precise moment ordained by Scripture, validating His identity as the Messiah. Believers are encouraged to find comfort in knowing their own timelines are securely held by God, regardless of current struggles or delays. Ultimately, the message calls for faith and patience, trusting that all events unfold according to God's wise and gracious purpose.

Realising his dream of shooting an entire film on 70mm IMAX stock, Christopher Nolan adapts Homer's ancient Greek poem The Odyssey, a vast mythological epic and one of the foundational works of Western literature. We haven't seen it in full IMAX but IMAX Digital, the pretender to the IMAX name that nonetheless offers the best screen in Birmingham, which for three hours immerses us in the story of a war hero's attempt to return home and handle his past. Other than the film's tempo and structure, which tell the story swiftly and non-chronologically, but without ever losing us, we don't agree on much. For José, it's beautiful to look at; for Mike, the visual pleasures are few and far between. José likes the performances across the board; Mike expresses serious reservations about some of them. We also discuss the disappointment of the final action scene, the extent to which the film treats the Greek gods as real, Zeus' law and how well the film represents ancient Greek culture and ways of thinking, and whether its explicit contextualisation of the story as a metaphor for PTSD is earned. Recorded on 23rd June 2026.

Early childhood development lays the foundation for a child's future, with the first five years playing a crucial role in shaping brain development, emotional well-being, language skills, and overall health. Experiences during this period have a lasting impact on a child's ability to learn, adapt, and thrive.Realising these benefits, however, depends on consistent and adequate financing. Investments in early childhood programmes help children develop to their full potential while enabling women to participate in the workforce.As part of our ongoing collaboration with Mobile Creches, we bring to you the fifth and final episode of the series, where we talk about prioritising funding Early Childhood Development.To have this conversation, we are joined by Shekufeh Zonji, who is the Global Technical Lead at Early Childhood Development Action Network. She has worked extensively for Early childhood development and rural development and has a background in Comparative and International Education.Hosted and Produced by Niharika NandaEdited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar Links to episode in association with Mobile Creches:Episode 1Episode 2Episode 3Episode 4

Raised in a house with fourteen family members, Daymé Arocena reflects on how music, ancestry, and community shaped the woman she became. n this episode of Identified, Nabil Ayers sits down with Cuban singer, songwriter, and composer Daymé Arocena for a conversation about family, ancestry, identity, music, and leaving home to pursue impossible dreams. Daymé reflects on growing up in Havana in a house shared by fourteen family members, where singing wasn’t entertainment—it was survival. She explains how music became a daily expression of joy, resilience, and healing, long before she imagined becoming a professional musician. The conversation explores Cuba’s conservatory system, discovering jazz, embracing her Afro-Cuban identity, and the responsibility she felt carrying her family’s hopes while pursuing a career in music. She also shares how Yoruba spirituality shaped her understanding of success, responsibility, grief, and ancestry. From stories about her grandmother—the matriarch who inspired her artistry—to reflections on leaving Cuba, poverty, ambition, and becoming “the wildest dream” of her ancestors, this is an intimate conversation about identity, resilience, and the people who make us who we are. Guest: Daymé ArocenaHost: Nabil AyersExecutive Producer: Kieron BanerjiProduced by Palm Tree Island Check out our Podcast:➡️https://linktr.ee/identifiedpodcast - 00:00 Intro00:35 Growing up in Havana02:18 Living with 14 family members03:30 Why everybody sang05:45 Discovering music06:24 Cuba’s conservatory system08:36 Finding jazz09:45 Embracing her Afro-Cuban identity11:12 Family, pressure and responsibility13:36 The Yoruba idea of carrying your crown15:30 Realising she grew up poor20:27 Becoming her ancestors’ wildest dream20:45 Her grandmother’s legacy23:00 Spiritual traditions and celebration25:33 Grief, transformation and water26:59 What family means to DayméSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I'm sharing the very honest story of doing my first public speaking event in ten years. Despite running a successful personal brand and talking for a living, standing in front of a room still made me physically shake. I'll explain where that fear came from, why I kept avoiding it, and what finally helped me step forward.I'm also exploring the stories we tell ourselves to stay safe in business. Sometimes the next level is hiding behind the thing we keep putting off. Mine was public speaking, complete with train delays, questionable outfit choices and a deeply inconvenient childhood memory.Highlights:(04:12) - Realising my protective ‘no year' had stopped serving me(06:18) - The childhood public speaking disaster I never fully forgot(09:25) - Why confidence on a podcast does not mean confidence everywhere(12:10) - Arriving late, underprepared and very tempted to run away(16:02) - The mindset shift that helped me see the room differently(17:32) - The moment I admitted I was scared and the fear disappearedTo find out more:WebsiteInstagram(FREE) THE CUSHY WORK WEEK PLAYBOOKThis podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) forms a single market of over 1.4 billion people, making up the largest free trade zone in the world. Rooted in the philosophy of pan-Africanism, the AfCFTA unites the African Union member states as a means to build regional value chains and bolster the continent's industrial development. 

Ed Cowan is an Australian test cricketer, investor, podcaster and author.He's one of those people whose name I jotted down 6 years ago when I started the show earmarked as a ‘dream guest'.He played in a golden era of Australian cricket and did so at a time when I was obsessed with the sport myself (I had delusions about being a test cricketer) and therefore like the music of your youth those cricketers you grew up with leave a certain impression. I've since been a long time listener of his 'Scaling Up' podcast series and tune in weekly for the ABC Cricket Podcast where he is a co-host.Ed has an occasionally controversial, but always influential voice on the Australian cricketing landscape.It's an absolute pleasure to have recorded this with him.He had 32 test innings for Australia across 18 matches, scored one test hundred and over 1000 runs in total.You'll find a link to both his book and his podcast here. Leave a review on Apple or Spotify (nothing does more to help grow the show)It's an enormous pleasure to have spoken with Ed, we discussed...How Ed always kept a foot in multiple worlds, even though it came at a cost. The transition out of professional sport and why so many athletes struggle with it.His mentor Peter RoebuckMental health in cricket and how the culture has shifted.His Test career: the debut hundred, the weight of expectation, homework-gate, and his illness that coincided with the Ashes and the end of his international career.Ed's views on IPL money, BBL privitisation and governance.The business of cricket: how he'd restructure Cricket Australia, player pay, and bringing patient, evergreen capital into the Big Bash.And, as always, the role serendipity has played in his life, to which, as an opening batsman, he had the perfect answer.Timestamps...00:00 — Realising a cricket career was possible02:17 — Under-19s in Sri Lanka, surrounded by future Test players07:38 — The transition myth: why it's a decade, not twelve months14:08 — Do athletes have too much free time?17:03 — Travel, brooding, and the Matthew Talbot shelter that shifted his perspective27:02 — The Cricinfo depression piece33:31 — NSW's logjam of talent and the fresh start in Tasmania36:30 — Called up to Australia; the left-handed-opener mystery39:36 — Peter Roebuck: discipline, mangoes, and the debut century dedicated to him44:43 — The 18 innings: expectation, emotional regulation, homework-gate50:42 — The Ashes, falling ill, and his final Test54:00 — Resentment, selection, and "perception is reality"55:12 — Death of a Gentleman, the IPL, and cricket's governance crisis1:00:23 — Ambitions in cricket; the ABC podcast as a public service1:08:08 — Privatising the Big Bash and bringing in patient capital1:13:55 — Serendipity, Gideon Haig, and "I was an opening batsman"Some choice snippets from the conversation.On transition out of sport"A lot of sportspeople think transition is your last twelve months of playing and your first twelve months of the real world. That's only a tiny speck of what it actually looks like. You come out of sport and you're at the bottom of the next mountain — you've got the tools to climb it, but that's another journey in and of itself."On identity"One of the thresholds is: do you still think of yourself as a cricketer? It's not part of my identity anymore at all. Some people say, 'You're the guy who used to play cricket.' Yeah, that was me. But that takes a while."On the perspective that pulled him out of a funk (volunteering at the Matthew Talbot shelter)"Here I was brooding over nicking one to second slip the day before. And here are guys who hadn't made any bad choices — they were just out of luck."On the chip on his shoulder"You think I'm not training hard enough? I'll beat you in the beep test. You think I'm not preparing properly? I'll get a hundred on the weekend."On why cricket breeds brooders"The output's objective. There's nothing subjective about getting a twenty-ball duck. And the time lag from error to atonement is long — it can be two days, and you're doing nothing.""The key to good mental health in cricket is celebrating your teammates' success. That's rarer than you'd think."On the fresh start in Tasmania"The joy of a fresh start is you can be whoever you want to be the moment you walk in the door. There's no judgment about what school you went to. You're judged from day one only."On luck (the serendipity close)"Two more centimetres of Morne Morkel's size-fourteen boot behind the line, and I'm out for forty-eight. No one remembers Ed Cowan, Test century.""The harder you work, the luckier you get. Luck can come and find you — but it's up to each individual to make that lucky moment count."On the business of cricket"Our best players probably don't get paid enough, and our worst players get paid too much.""An IPL owner's incentive is not to grow the Big Bash. It's to pillage the Big Bash so the IPL gets stronger."Podcast Starter PacksInvestigative JournalistsOffshore Finance/Kleptocracy & Money LaunderingGeopolitics/Economics/Economic DevelopmentExplorers & AdventurersLeave a review on Apple or Spotify (nothing does more to help grow the show)

What if just seven simple words could help you close more deals without feeling pushy or uncomfortable?One of the biggest challenges trade business owners face is knowing how to confidently ask for the sale. After investing time in site visits, quoting, and customer conversations, many deals stall because customers are left to “think about it.” In this episode, you'll learn a simple, low-pressure approach that helps customers open up about their next steps while keeping the sales process moving forward naturally.In this episode you'll discover:Discover the seven-word question that consistently helps trade businesses move deals forward without hard-closing tactics.Learn how to uncover customer concerns, decision-making barriers, and hidden objections through better conversations.Understand how to guide customers toward a decision while maintaining trust, professionalism, and a customer-first approach.Listen now to learn the simplest and most effective way to ask for the business, close more jobs, and turn more quotes into revenue without changing your pricing or marketing.New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Take our Free Quote Quiz now to Kickstart Your Sales Growthhttps://quiz.typeform.com/to/ByHoaj2bTo see how we've helped business grow their sales:Read Client ResultsWatch TestimonialsOr email Ben if you would like to get in touch: hello@strongersalesteams.comThis podcast helps the entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and business owner in the trade, construction and industry segments, regain focus, build confidence, and achieve measurable results through powerful sales training, effective sales strategy, and expert sales coaching—guiding every sales leader, sales manager, and sales team in mastering the sales process, optimizing the sales pipeline, and driving business growth while fostering leadership, balance, and freedom amidst overwhelm, stress, and potential burnout, creating lasting peace of mind and smarter decision making for every California business and Australia business ready to scale up with excellence in sales management , through refined sales processes, proven trade sales techniques, and strategic sales leadership that strengthens sales process execution, accelerates sales team development, builds stronger sales teams, improves time management for sales, drives resilience and results, increases team results across the construction industry and wider industry sales sectors, and supports sustainable trading growth that continues to drive results through an effective management process in modern trade sales.

Realising that what he saw in Sumba was an important social issue of the present that needed to be voiced, Razka Robby Ertanto was moved to depict this issue in a film. - Menyadari bahwa apa yang dilihatnya di Sumba merupakan isu sosial penting masa kini yang perlu disuarakan, Razka Robby Ertanto tergerak untuk mengangkat isu ini dalam karya film.Dengarkan SBS Indonesian setiap hari Senin, Rabu, Jumat, dan Minggu jam 3 sore.Ikuti kami di Facebook dan Instagram, serta jangan lewatkan podcast kami.

In this episode of the Unbound Writer's Club, Nicola has a rich conversation with author Lindsey Elms. It's a different type of chat this week: Lindsey answers questions about autism and neurodiversity that members of the Unbound writing community sent in. Alongside that, they discuss Lindsey's new book – Guided by Autism: A companion for late-diagnosed autistic women – her second to be published with the Unbound Press. It's out now! Buy your copy here.In this Episode:Why did Lindsey feel called to write Guided by Autism?Realising there's little support for late-diagnosed autistic womenIt's such a beautiful gift to understand yourselfHow to live through the lens of your new neurotypeIt's so brave to be vulnerableChoosing your resources very carefullyFinding neuro-affirming peopleMaking space for the beauty of differenceHow can you reframe visibility through an autistic lens?Spiralling up through growth, learning, understanding and compassionBeing authentically yourself is being visibleHaving control over your environmentAwareness and acceptanceYou don't have to do things anyone else's wayLinks:To access our info pack, click here.Would you like to publish with The Unbound Press? We invite you to join the Unbound Writer's Collective.To find out more about our Done-For-You Publishing Packages at The Unbound Press, get in touch.Keen to harness the power of your writing to make more impact and create an abundant income? Join the Abundant Author Academy.Interested in being part of a dedicated container for soul-led entrepreneurs and transformational leaders to conceive, create and complete your book? Check out the Abundant Author Portal application.Click here for Nicola's free, on-demand Abundant Author training.And here for the free Abundant Author Archetype assessment.Want to get a taste of the Unbound Writing community? Join Nicola's free ‘Get Book Ready' Facebook Group.Book a chat with Nicola here.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Connect with Lindsey Elms on her website, Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.Purchase Lindsey's book via the usual outlets.Music Credit: Joseph McDade.We'd love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

What if growth wasn't about bigger budgets—but better connections? In this episode, Professor Mat Hughes sits down with Farhana Khan, founder of Armour Femme, to unpack how she built a fashion brand from scratch with almost no budget—and turned it into a community-led experience featured at London Fashion Week and Selfridges. Farhana shares the real story behind “low budget growth”: relentless networking and the courage to pitch herself in person—until one conversation led to a breakthrough collaboration with Lush that changed everything. This isn't a story about viral hacks or ad spend. It's about showing up, building trust with strangers, and turning moments into momentum. From university networking events to packed “Charm Lounge” pop-ups, Farhana reveals how in-person experiences became the engine of her growth—creating not just sales, but repeat customers and a genuine sense of belonging. The biggest shift? Realising the product isn't the centre of the brand—the community is. Expect honest insights on resilience, rejection, and the emotional side of entrepreneurship—plus practical lessons on how to grow a brand when all you have is time, creativity, and the willingness to connect. If you're building something from nothing, this episode will change how you think about growth.

What if the very thing you believe makes you a good person is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode of the Quantum Business Queen Podcast, Sarah Tynan explores one of the biggest hidden patterns preventing entrepreneurs, coaches, healers, and leaders from creating the reality they truly desire: accommodation. Most people think accommodation is kindness. Most people think accommodation is generosity. Most people think accommodation is simply being a good human. But what if accommodation is actually the unconscious act of bending your standards, your truth, and your power to make other people comfortable? Inside this powerful episode, you'll discover: ✨ Why accommodation is one of the biggest ways we unconsciously give our power away ✨ How your rules, standards, and meanings shape your reality ✨ Why the universe responds to your lowest standards and most limiting beliefs ✨ The hidden connection between accommodation and manifestation ✨ How to stop living by other people's rules and start creating your own reality ✨ The difference between awareness and embodiment ✨ Why entrepreneurs at every level—from their first $20K month to multiple seven figures—struggle with the same pattern ✨ Practical exercises to identify where you're accommodating and reclaim your power If you've been feeling stuck, frustrated, disconnected from your vision, or like you're carrying more than your fair share, this episode will help you identify exactly where you've been accommodating others at the expense of your own expansion. Because the amount by which you accommodate is often the amount by which you stay stuck. In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:42 The hidden cost of accommodation 02:09 Why your reality is shaped by your rules and standards 03:14 How accommodating others disconnects you from deliberate creation 04:12 The dating example that reveals the pattern 05:40 Why accommodation blocks receiving 06:24 Creating new rules for your reality 07:40 Why your ego needs new anchors 09:25 The primal roots of accommodation 10:57 Why concepts don't change your life 12:12 Sarah's personal story about money and responsibility 13:24 The collective narrative of "hard" 15:18 Why accommodation keeps entrepreneurs stuck 17:02 Applications for the Quantum Business Academy Connect With Sarah Sarah Tynan is a business mentor, quantum coach, and founder of the Quantum Business Academy. She helps coaches, healers, consultants, and service-based entrepreneurs scale their businesses through energetic mastery, automations, demand generation ecosystems, and multidimensional business principles. Ready To Scale Your Business? If you're ready to stop accommodating everyone else's standards and start creating your own reality, book an Alignment Call to explore working together inside the Quantum Business Academy.

On today’s show: Jono gets mistaken for Ben and receives a bunch of compliments A nightmare smart lock that drove a locksmith to Jesus! Megan braces for her first dentist visit in nine years!!! Choosing outfits based on shoes sparks debate Why New Yorkers are beefing with Elmo! Megan teaches her kid to ride a bike! Reflecting on cringey past “eras” Realising you’ve reached the age where you discuss water pressure Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of Mum Talk, I share with you my realisation that I am not saving the world, my ongoing struggle that I find it next to impossible to promote myself, or things I create and promote the value in them. I share with you our half term, including the most beautiful secret magic spot for creative children and birthday cake disasters. I am also sharing this week what my new 'thing' for some mother and son bonding is going to be....a new interest of his to delve into, the kids restarting school post half term and my most recent thoughts on home educating. As always please follow along and connect through @mumtalkpodcast on instagram.Check out thevisibleload.com and follow @thevisibleload on instagram. Share it, tell your mum friends about it, trial it for 7 days for free. Use FOUNDING365 to redeem the founding member offer of £26.99 for the whole year! There's only 100 available. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

n this episode of She Dares Wins, Michelle is joined by sisters Mary and Teddy – two women who've carved wildly different but equally daring paths from the same family roots.Mary is a fibrous plasterer working in heritage buildings and a trailblazer in a centuries‑old, male‑dominated trade. Teddy is a dental therapist who walked away from a high‑flying corporate role to work in rural Nicaragua, where she eventually met her husband.Together they talk about risk, resilience, sisterhood, and what it really looks like to choose the daring route when nothing is guaranteed.Key Takeaways & Timestamps[00:02:47] Daring stories: quitting jobs & choosing riskTeddy shares how she quit a prestigious international dental job and followed her heart to Nicaragua.Mary explains her mantra: “take the risk or lose the chance” and why she always chooses the dare over the safe option.[00:03:28] Motorway breakdown & battery change – live ‘she dares, she wins'The chaotic journey to the studio: Teddy's car breaking down on the motorway.Mary diagnosing the battery, buying tools, negotiating with highway maintenance and changing the battery at the roadside in minutes.[00:08:02] 500 toothbrushes & an NGO in NicaraguaTeddy's decision to travel with a suitcase of toothbrushes to support an NGO dental project.Staying six months instead of three weeks, travelling the country, and eventually deciding to quit her corporate role.How this led to meeting her husband and redefining success.[00:14:06] Mary's path in a family trade – from “embarrassed” to expertGrowing up around the family fibrous plastering business and returning after having her daughter.Being a woman in a male‑dominated heritage trade when it “wasn't fashionable.”Deciding not just to be a female plasterer, but to be the best and “better than the boys.”[00:17:16] Resilience, single motherhood & mental strengthMary on being knocked down in work and personal life and still getting up every time.Balancing running the business, raising her daughter alone, doing admin late at night and still choosing this life for the freedom it brings.How challenges that would be “massive” to others now feel manageable.[00:21:16] Representation, role models & social mediaHow Mary's Instagram makes her visible to young girls who now see a woman on the tools as normal.Her daughter questioning words like “firemen” and assuming women run building sites.The importance of seeing someone who looks like you doing the thing you dream of.[00:31:12] What they'd tell their younger selves (and why they wouldn't change the hard bits)Both reflecting on mistakes, especially around relationships and risk.Teddy's intense experience with a brownie in Amsterdam, how it surfaced unresolved trauma, and why she says “go to therapy before you have a brownie (or just don't do them).”The idea that the painful chapters were necessary to become who they are now.[00:39:25] The craft: heritage ceilings, the Guild & teaching the next generationMary explains decorative mouldings and working on stately homes and castles.Her role in the Guild (founded 1509), becoming the youngest and only female journeyman so far, and the rarity of female master plasterers.Running workshops, Airbnb experiences and college sessions – creating safe learning spaces where no question is stupid.[00:49:24] Identity, calling & coming home to yourselfTeddy's current RAF clinic role and living on base in Lincolnshire.The identity crisis of moving to rural Nicaragua: language, culture, lifestyle all changing at once.Realising not every part of her “old self” has to die – some passions and projects are meant to be carried forward into the new life.Join Dare Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're buying or selling internationally, there's a good chance you're losing money - without realising it.In this episode, Lawrence Bennett (UK Country Manager of WorldFirst) breaks down the hidden costs most founders overlook when scaling globally.We cover:- Why "convenience" is costing you margin- The double conversion trap- How FX impacts your bottom line- What founders should actually be doing insteadIf you're scaling internationally, this is something you need to understand early.NOTE:The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and are provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing in this episode constitutes financial advice, investment advice, tax advice, or a recommendation to enter into any financial transaction.Foreign exchange (FX) products, including forward contracts, involve risk. You should seek independent professional advice before entering into any FX transaction.World First UK Limited is a UK registered limited company with company number 05022388 and is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") as an Electronic Money Institution under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 with FCA Firm Reference number 900508.

Is this the most hidden manifestation hack? Today we are talking about something that I think so many women underestimate when it comes to their wealth and success in their business...The energy of their home.I'm joined by feng shui expert Kimberley Gallagher, founder of The Feng Shui Flow and author of The Calm and Happy Home.Kimberley has been featured on This Morning in the UK and The Morning Show in Australia, and she works with clients all over the world helping them transform the energy of their homes to create more calm, clarity, opportunity, and support in their lives. Inside this episode, we talk about:The subtle signs your home could be blocking money and what changes to make to attract more wealth (one tip includes your stove)The one daily ritual involving your front door that could attract more clients in your businessThe surprising ways the most hard working entrepreneurs are limiting their success by what they have in their home What to remove, add and even the space you should spend more time in your home that will help 2026 be your most wealthy and successful year This conversation had be immediately scheduling a day this weekend to spruce my home. How to connect with Kimberley: Browse her products and services: www.thefengshuiflow.comFollow Kimberley on Instagram @thefengshuiflowEnrol in The Collective: A mentorship for women in business ready to expand into multi five figure and six figure months, attract premium clients and become known in the high-end space in their industry.Book the mini private 1:1 mentorship package here. Further Resources: Follow me on Instagram for daily mindset tips and lots of BTS content of my life (building a 7 figure business, living by the beach, my daily routines and travels) Browse the free resources - meditations, manifestation tracks and more See what's currently open for enrolment here or browse courses available on demand here 

In today's AITAH story, OP finally refuses to babysit for her sister after realizing she's being used as leverage in her sister's relationship drama. Every time the couple fights, the sister dumps her child on OP so she can storm out and manipulate her boyfriend. When OP says no for once, the sister blows up - leaving OP wondering if she's the one in the wrong.0:00 Intro0:20 Story 11:25 Story 1 Comments2:31 Story 1 Update4:14 Story 1 Comments5:27 Story 28:31 Story 2 Comments / OP's Replies13:36 Story 2 Update15:16 Story 318:35 Story 3 Comments20:46 Story 3 Update Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Vaughan worked as a reporter and correspondent for The Guardian for years, before finally starting a novel on her 40th birthday. She published 'The Art of Baking Blind' and 'The Farm at the Edge of the World', aimed at book-clubs, which in her words, 'didn't really trouble the bestsellers list'. Then, out of contract, she wrote, 'Anatomy of a Scandal', and everything changed. It was a smash-hit and inspired a Netflix series which was viewed hundreds of millions of times. She's since published, 'Little Disasters', which was made into a Paramount+ show, and released, 'Reputation'.Her new novel is, 'Based on a True Story'. It tells the tale of Dame Eleanor Kingman, the nation's most loved storyteller, with an entire generation growing up on her stories.... but now, someone wants to reveal the truth about who she really is.We discuss whether streaming success has changed how she thinks through a plot, and whether knowing what might land on screen has altered what ideas she takes on.Also you can hear about starting late and finally getting success, why she's switched to write scenes, and her journeys through genre and writing out of contract.Get a copy of the book - uk.bookshop.org/shop/writersroutineRead the newsletter - writersroutine.substack.comThis week's episode of the podcast is sponsored by Philippa Hall's 'Quick Book Reviews Podcast'.Support the show - patreon.com/writersroutineko-fi.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are plenty of ways to get the attention of someone you're crushing on. It might come very naturally to some, but for others, flirting can be an intimidating proposition. Have you ever wondered if someone is flirting with you, because of their somewhat ambiguous approach? Well, they may have been micro-flirting, a technique that dating experts say is used by shy men in particular. And there are actually some pretty recognisable under-the-radar strategies that qualify as micro-flirting, which is what we're going to shed light on today. How exactly does one micro-flirt then? Why do shy people tend to veer towards a micro-flirting approach then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How can I improve my sense of direction?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What does my urine colour say about my health?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why are brownouts getting more and more common in the work world?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 15/05/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this deeply personal solo episode, I take you through my full travel journey—from growing up in Norwich with no real concept of travel, to building a life around it in Vancouver and around the world.This isn't just a story about where I've been—it's about how my mindset around travel has completely evolved over time.From partying through Southeast Asia in my early 20s, to seeking culture, connection, and purpose in my 30s… this episode breaks down the different phases of travel, what changed, and why I now see travel as a long-term lifestyle rather than a short-term escape.I also share honest reflections on burnout, money, building a travel-focused career, and what the future of travel looks like for me.If you've ever wondered how travel fits into your life long-term—or how your relationship with it might change over time—this one's for you.To finish, I want to share with you, the audience, an episode where you get to know me more. I have been doing this for five years, and I believe sharing more personal details will help build a tighter Winging It community.I hope you enjoy the episode and that it inspires you to travel for the first time or to dream about making it a lifestyle. Drop me a comment on your thoughts, too.Support the PodcastIf you enjoyed this episode:⭐ Leave a 5-star rating or review on your podcast app☕ Support the show at buymeacoffee.com/wingingit

Join Zach, Zoe, and Izzy for an eye-opening exploration of the Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14, unpacking what it means to accept God's invitation, why people say no to Him without even realising it, and how we're called to extend radical generosity and hospitality to those on the margins. This episode kicks off a brand new parable series, diving into Jesus' powerful story about a master who prepares a lavish feast, sends out invitations, and watches as everyone makes excuses to avoid coming. Discover what it reveals about our own priorities, the cost of following Jesus, and the incredible truth that God's invitation is open to absolutely everyone. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:46 What Are Parables? Understanding Jesus' Teaching Style 03:47 The Boy Who Cried Wolf: Parables in Modern Culture 05:30 Reading Luke 14:12-24: The Parable of the Great Banquet 08:39 Invite Those Who Cannot Repay You: Radical Generosity 12:24 Jesus at a Dinner Party: A Controversial Teaching 13:45 Blessed Is Everyone Who Eats in the Kingdom of God 16:07 The Master and the Invitation: God's Open Arms 16:45 The Foolish Excuses: When People Say No to God 21:38 Your Excuses Reveal Your Priorities 28:30 Go to the Streets and Country Lanes: The Second Invitation 30:29 The Gentiles and the Unexpected Guests 32:54 Everyone Is Invited: The Gospel for All Nations 35:25 We Are the Servants: Extending the Invitation 36:56 Living with Costly Generosity: Practical Application 39:18 Isaiah 25: The Feast of Rich Food and Closing Thoughts FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

In this week's episode, host Anna Campbell is joined by Vicky Barclay of Silver Snail Jewellery to talk about her journey from a high-pressure university career into jewellery making and business ownership through silver clay. Vicky shares how discovering silver clay during a difficult period in her life gave her a creative outlet, a new direction and eventually a business. What started as a single workshop quickly grew into a passion, and then into a jewellery business built through craft fairs, community and continuous learning. They discuss why silver clay is such an accessible and exciting medium, the realities of building a jewellery business, and the importance of investing in your skills and confidence. Vicky also shares her experience of the Diploma in Silver Metal Clay and how it helped her deepen her knowledge and build confidence in her work. The conversation also explores the importance of visibility in business, and Vicky reflects on her experience of attending the Jewellers Visibility Retreat at Jewellers Academy Brighton, where she developed skills in photography, social media and marketing, and gained clarity on how to grow her business. Key Moments 02:56: Vicky's life before jewellery and the stressful university career that led her to seek a creative outlet 04:37: Discovering silver clay for the first time and the moment it clicked for her 07:04: What silver clay is and why it's such an accessible medium 10:44: Realising silver clay was "her thing" and beginning her jewellery journey 13:35: How Silver Snail Jewellery started and building confidence through craft fairs 17:15: Deciding to leave her university job and focus on her jewellery business 25:24: Why Vicky enrolled on the Diploma in Silver Metal Clay 28:19: What she learned from the Diploma and the value of community 30:13: Vicky's experience of the Jewellers Visibility Retreat 37:19: The biggest lesson from the retreat: why you don't have to do everything yourself   Jewellers Visibility Retreat at Jewellers Academy Brighton https://www.jewellersacademybrighton.com/jewellers-visibility-retreat Diploma in Silver Metal Clay https://www.jewellersacademy.com/diploma-in-silver-metal-clay Silver Snail Jewellery https://silversnailjewellery.co.uk/

In this meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes Tigz Rice, an empowerment photographer whose work centres on helping people feel truly seen in their own bodies.Diagnosed with ADHD and autism in her late 30s, Tigz reflects on the subtle signs that were present throughout childhood — from early hyperfocus on computers and photography to lifelong curiosity about how things work. What began as a casual exploration of ADHD eventually led to a dual diagnosis that reframed decades of experience and self-understanding.Together, Angela and Tigz explore late discovery, high masking, creative hyperfocus, and how learning her neurodivergent “user manual” has changed how she treats herself.

Birgit Hermann is a global leadership coach, speaker, executive leader, ocean advocate, professional freediver, and extreme endurance athlete who translates lessons from the edge into meaningful impact for people and planet.  She supports purpose-driven leaders to turn bold challenges into grounded, values-led action. She has raced the Marathon des Sables, run a marathon in Antarctica, freedived beneath Arctic ice without a wetsuit, and cycled across the African continent — often as the only woman on the start line. Alongside these edge-tested experiences, Birgit brings over 20 years of leading and coaching teams across marine conservation, climate resilience, international development, and peace building in more than 20 countries. Based between Timor-Leste, Germany, New Zealand, and Egypt, she is the founder of Inspired by Nature and the author of B.O.L.D.E.R.™ — a leadership framework forged at the edge and built for real-world change. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Birgit Growing up in Germany Spending a lot of her life in Asia- Pacific, specifically New Zealand Considering herself a change maker  Working in management positions in relation to climate change adaptions, marine conservation, supporting livelihoods and communities to make changes for the better  Growing up sporty and active  Becoming an outdoor lover after moving to New Zealand  Being a competitive swimmer for many years Trying all sports from judo, to volleyball and cycling  Being interested in different cultures and travelling  Deciding to do her Masters Degree in New Zealand  Deciding to take on Tour d'Afrique Cycling 12,000km from north to south Africa Feeing unsettled and wanting more from life  Getting her courage together to sign up for the challenge  Planning and training for a 4 month challenge Changing her perspective on what's possible  The physical achievement and trusting herself Realising how all the small steps accumulate over time especially at the end of the journey and looking back on what's been achieved Knowing that there was more to what she believed she could achieve  Deciding to spend more time in Africa  Freeing herself up to be open to something new  Testing herself in a new environment  Making something close to impossible happen Starting to think and dream big  Why the physical experience can change your mindset  Knowing that the next step was the right step  Why it wasn't easy  Deciding to head back to New Zealand Being a pioneer and looking to find a role model  Continuing to take on big challenges Living in Timor-Leste in 2016  Wanting to share her experiences of traveling the world while doing endurance challenges  Her experience in Antarctica and wanting to raise awareness and funds for climate change Learning how to free-dive and the benefits experienced  The importance of relaxing - truly relaxing The journey over the last 3 years and putting all the lessons together Boosting her confidence and starting to work for herself Deciding to write her book Being a trail blazer, and shifting culture The lessons to be learned  Inspire change, shift culture and build sustainable impact - without burnout!  Who would benefit from reading from the book Wanting to make a positive change in the world Shout out for the Tough Girl Podcast! How to connect with Birgit Final words of advice for other women who want to live bolder  Talk about it!! Why it's the first step - talking about it out loud.  There will be people who will support you.  Social Media Website: www.birgithermann.com Instagram: @b_inspiredbynature Facebook: @b.inspiredbynature Youtube: @b.inspiredbynature  Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/birgithermann Direct link to the book: www.birgithermann.com/bolder.html  

In this meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes Jenna Goldstein, a late-diagnosed Autistic school psychologist who left the public education system after recognising its incompatibility with neurodiversity-affirming practice.Jenna first recognised her own autism after her three-year-old daughter was identified. As she turned to Autistic voices for understanding, what began as advocacy for her child became a deeper self-recognition. Within months, she self-identified, and years later sought a formal diagnosis from an Autistic evaluator to connect more dots and model an Autistic identity for her children.This is a conversation about human rights, blueprint-building, leaving systems that harm, and crafting lives that actually work for autistic nervous systems.

In this fun interview between neighbours, Mike speaks with Tadhg O'Connell about lessons that he has learned as a preacher, testimony-giver, camp-speaker, addiction-recovery-activist and community organiser. They speak about neck tattoos, mountain top experiences, caring for the community and more. My name is Tadhg O'Connell, and I have lived all my life in Ballyphehane, a place I am deeply proud to call home. For many years, I was trapped in addiction, living in the bondage of my own sinful desires and feeling completely hopeless, to the point where I did not want to live anymore. In the middle of that darkness, I picked up a Bible and read Romans 3:23, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” and for the first time I truly understood that I was a sinner in need of salvation. But I also came to see that Christ had done everything necessary for me to have a relationship with God, as Hebrews 10:12 says, “But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God.” Realising that Jesus had paid the price for my sin changed my life completely. Today I am a member of Douglas Baptist Church, and my heart is especially for those still caught in addiction. I believe God has called me to remain where He saved me, as 1 Corinthians 7:20 says, “Each person should remain in the situation they were in when God called them,” and so my heart is heavy for the people in disadvantaged communities  who still feel lost and do not know their lives are valued because they are made in the image of God. I now run an addiction group every Monday night at 8pm in Ballyphehane Community Centre, seeking to bring the light of Jesus into this dark world, sharing the hope that rescued me and giving all the glory to Him.  SAVE THE DATE Our next in-person training event will be at Reliance Church in Temecula, California May 15-16th, early bird registration is available now, save your seat as soon as possible!  https://expositorscollective.org/gatherings/ConnectFor information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective