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Join our free Skool - https://www.skool.com/ibc-community-7282 A Lineman's Infinite Banking Concept journey to wealth creation. Wes's journey started out with anything BUT financial peace of mind, as his search for creating financial legacy for his family brought him to products and businesses that just didn't deliver what they said they would. Until he found The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) and truly started the path of family banking. Listen in to learn where He came from and where He's going. Visit - https://thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Wes Howard's background 01:13 The turning point: discovering Nelson Nash's IBC 09:30 Wes's experience with IUL and misconceptions 16:50 Realization of the flaws in IUL and switch to whole life 21:02 Early years of implementing IBC and lessons learned 29:21 Handling objections and community support At Wealth Warehouse, we challenge you to transform your financial future through the principles of the most profitable business in the world: banking. We believe everybody should be involved in two businesses: the business that you're in, and the banking business. Everyday people can replicate what bankers have been doing for centuries to leverage capital and build wealth through private lending. Join us as we uncover the truths about money, expose lies and myths, and flip conventional financial advice on its head.

Are you living as a man or woman, or are you merely a "legal person" under the control of a corporate state? In this powerful first installment of a 10-part series, Russell Paul Arthur, Chief Justice for the Grace Private Court and creator of the Grace Sovereignty Academy, joins us to discuss the essential process of Status Correction. Russell dives deep into the psycho-spiritual foundations of sovereignty, explaining why true freedom begins with an internal shift in consciousness. We explore the "psychological mask" of the ego, the trap of birth registration, and how our lives have been bonded to a system of debt and deception. If you are ready to stop performing for the system and start self-governing your own life, this episode is your roadmap to reclaiming your sovereign authority.     ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Russell Paul Arthur   1:33 The Current Calamity: Why sovereignty is more important than ever   3:46 Introducing the 10-Part Series: Status Correction and Lawful Procedures   4:45 Disclaimer & Advisory: The importance of doing your own research   6:50 Sovereign Authority: Self-determining and self-governing your life   8:03 Psycho-Spirituality: The internal shift required for sovereignty   11:00 The Ego: Understanding the "Psychological Mask" and societal performance   15:00 Breaking Conformity: Moving from the "Me-Centric" ego to the true self   25:00 The Seeker Stage: Searching for truth in a world of deception   45:00 The Observer Stage: Standing in pure truth and right action   77:44 Interacting with Public Agencies: Presumptions of control vs. actual reality   79:23 Deception and Fraud: How birth registration bonds you to the Crown Estate   81:38 The Truth About Birth Certificates: DNA, placenta, and the "witness" trickery   83:00 Public vs. Private Ledgers: Equity, debt instruments, and HM Treasury   84:44 Status Correction: How to rescind and cancel citizenship lawfully   85:56 The Realization of Citizenship: Awakening to modern-day slavery   87:23 Protecting Your Energy: Dealing with attacks and staying grounded   95:00 Closing Thoughts & Preview of Part 2   102:48 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network    

Ep. 186. In this episode I read my article "come on Viv." and I suggest you open it as I read to you.We go down memory lane and reflect my previous relationship with romance, romantic disappointments and "moments" over the years. It's a personable and humorous episode in which I share anecdotes and stories around the events written in the article. In the process I talk about what healing looks like. I end with a lovely tarot reading emphasising your personal strengths and the opportunities coming your way.SegmentsReflections on the Past Healing and Self-DiscoveryThe Nature of Love and ExpectationsCrafting Your Own NarrativeConfronting Past IllusionsThe Journey of Self-ExpressionHealing and the Search for LoveRecognizing Patterns in RelationshipsMoments of Realization and Self-ReflectionBook a Tarot Reading with MeLeave a Comment About the Episode

Ep. 235 | In the 18th dialogue of the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, Hameed Ali delves into the fascinating subject of how the physical world is related to the absolute. From a nondual perspective, reality includes the physical world, he explains; the world cannot be reduced to an illusion. Material reality is every bit as compelling as the spiritual perspective, he continues. How we perceive it depends on where we find our stance, what we are immersed in—in the formless or the world of form. Hameed recognizes and honors physical reality, while describing material objects as expressions, or glimmerings, of the ground of being—the physical and the ground of being inseparable, whether pure presence or pure emptiness.And how does the relationship between creator and creation relate to the individual? Hameed presents his mystical theology: a triadic reality formed by God, the individual, and the physical world, where each maintains its own truth. Because the absolute is inherently not self-aware, it needs an individual to become aware of itself, he explains. We are its “knowing instruments.” Hameed's mystical theology, establishing the relationship between the human being, the world, and God, or true nature, is both elevating and grounding, enlightening and somehow comforting. The essential puzzle pieces of reality fitted together, creating unity. From atoms and quarks to what happens after death and how all dimensions can possibly exist in exquisite harmony when there is so much disharmony in the world, this conversation is far ranging, stimulating, and punctuated with laughter, as Hameed, Roger, and John continue to explore The Inner Journey Home. Recorded May 14, 2026.“When we experience the absolute, we see it as the truth of everything, the nature of everything—all are glimmerings of the absolute.”Topics & Time StampsIntroducing dialogue #18 in the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, an exploration of the chapter titled “Reality” in Hameed's magnum opus, The Inner Journey Home (00:49)Hameed explains how the Path of Love Series relates to the The Inner Journey Home/Wisdom Series (04:51)Seeing the physical world from the perspective of the absolute (06:10)Why do we experience the world as so very solid? (09:28)From the absolute perspective, material objects are glimmerings of the ground of being (11:49)From the scientific perspective, the physical world is “rock-level real” (14:45)The physical world should not be reduced to an illusion; it has properties that cannot be denied (18:13)In the physical world, death means no longer alive; spiritually, death is a transformation (21:50)Does the individual soul continue after death? (25:04)Why isn't everyone awakened if we're all part of the absolute? (26:40)Standing in the absolute, all dimensions are inseparable, existing in exquisite harmony, but this does not negate people's experience of disharmony (30:38)The absolute is inherently not self-aware, that's why it needs an individual to become aware of itself (32:56)The divine coma is the entry to the absolute (35:38)The relationship between the human being, the world, and God (38:59)Is there a personal God? (41:47)You can be an individual without being separate (47:33)God fulfillment & soul fulfillment are one and the same (50:36)The concept of service has many stages (52:57)Hameed's mystical theology: a triadic reality, each with its own truth (57:06)The dimension of energy (01:04:26)Reality appears differently from different perspectives; this teaching is from the nondual perspective (01:06:10)Dzogchen & Hameed both give an inherent meaning to life; traditions espousing illusion do not (01:09:19)Individual creativity gives voice to the creativity of the universe (01:12:24)Resources & ReferencesA. H. Almaas (Hameed Ali), founder of The Ridhwan School, home of The Diamond ApproachA. H. Almaas, The Inner Journey Home: Soul's Realization of the Unity of RealityAdvaita VedantaSri Nisargadatta Maharaj, I Am That Beginning of a famous Hadith Qudsi: “I was a hidden treasure and wanted to be known…”Sufi master Ibn Arabi, “God needs a soul just as much as a soul needs God.”A. H. Almaas, The Pearl Beyond Price: Integration of Personality into Being: An Object Relations ApproachThe Path of Love Series with A. H. Almaas, Deep Transformation podcast seriesMeister Eckhart, German Catholic priest, theologian, philosopher & mysticRamana Maharshi, Hindu sage and liberated beingLongchenpa, Dzogchen poet---The A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series generally follows the sequence of Hameed's magnum opus, The Inner Journey Home (which John describes as psychoactive and spiritually, psychologically, and intellectually transformative), so listeners may want to get a copy of this book, to study and follow along on this exhilarating path of awakening.---Special Diamond Approach Course Discount for Deep Transformation ListenersIf you are interested in taking a course offered by Diamond Approach Online, Hameed's team at the Ridhwan School have offered a special 20% discount for Deep Transformation listeners. You can access the Course Catalog here: https://online.diamondapproach.org/catalog/. And enter the code DTP20 to receive your discount when you sign up.---Hameed Ali (A. H. Almaas) was born in Kuwait in 1944. At the age of eighteen, he moved to the U.S. to study at the University of California in Berkeley. Hameed was working on his Ph.D. in physics when he reached a turning point in his life and destiny that led him to inquire into the psychological and spiritual aspects of human nature rather than the physical nature of the universe. He left the academic world to pursue an in-depth journey of inner discovery, applying his scientific precision and discipline to personal, experiential research. This included study with different teachers in different modalities, extensive reading, and continuous study of his own consciousness in an effort to understand the essential nature of human experience and reality in general.Hameed's process of exploration led to the creation of the Ridhwan School and, with his colleague Karen Johnson, resulted in the founding and unfoldment of the Diamond Approach. He is the author of 20 books, including Nondual Love: Awakening to the Loving Nature of Reality, Love Unveiled: Discovering the Essence of the Awakened Heart, Keys to the Enneagram: How to Unlock the Highest Potential of Every Personality Type, The Unfolding...

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On this episode, Matt continues our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho closing out the third noble truth with Realization.  Next week will close start the fourth noble truth, the truth of the path of cessation. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to understand the nature of our own experience. Details can be found on the Classes page of the website along with a link to Ajahn Sumedho's (free) book. We will be working through this material over the next several weeks. Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website.  If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you will receive notifications when new episodes are posted.  

Train of Thought is a podcast hosted by Rob Tobias focusing on culture, music, interviews and society. This show features and interview with Singer Songwriter guitarist, Dominick Antonelli. Songs included are: STEPPING STONES (Stepping Stones, instrumental), WHERE DO I CHOOSE FROM (Art of Realization), TAKES COURAGE (Stepping Stones), CEASELESS MUSIC (The Only Road Home), THE ONLY ROAD HOME (The Only Road Home). https://dominickantonelli.bandcamp.com/album/the-only-road-home This podcast / radio show airs on KEPW.ORG (97.3FM in Eugene/Springfield), Saturday @ 3:30pm and Monday @ 6:00pm. Rob Tobias can be reached by email at: rob@robtobias.com HOME PAGE: robtobias.com/ TRAIN OF THOUGHT radio show/ podcast: https://soundcloud.com/robtobias https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rob-tobias-train-of-thought/id1511080332 ROB TOBIAS VIDEOS: www.youtube.com/robtobiasvideos BANDCAMP: robtobias.bandcamp.com/

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Lord Caitanya has said that in this age no one needs to change his position, but one should give up the endeavor to understand the Absolute Truth by speculative reasoning. One should learn to become the servant of those who are in knowledge of the Supreme Lord. If one is fortunate enough to take shelter of a pure devotee, hear from him about self-realization and follow in his footsteps, one will be gradually elevated to the position of a pure devotee. In this verse particularly, the process of hearing is strongly recommended, and this is very appropriate. Although the common man is often not as capable as so-called philosophers, faithful hearing from an authoritative person will help one transcend this material existence and go back to Godhead, back to home. (BG 13.26,purport) And, of course, in the purport, Prabhupāda is referring to Lord Brahmā, who in the Tenth Canto, 14th Chapter, says: jñāne prayāsam udapāsya namanta eva jīvanti san-mukharitāṁ bhavadīya-vārtām sthāne sthitāḥ śruti-gatāṁ tanu-vāṅ-manobhir ye prāyaśo 'jita jito 'py asi tais tri-lokyām This verse was spoken by Lord Brahmā, who is an intellectual. In fact he studied the Vedas three times. How many here have studied all the Vedas three times, or the Bhagavad-gītā, for that matter? So, he had studied them three times. He is smart enough to take on the duties of recreating the material world when it comes into being. Of course, he is a devotee. He met Kṛṣṇa in Vṛndāvana. We know the pastime of how Kṛṣṇa had bewildered him—the Brahmā-vimohana-līlā. He was bewildered by the mystic power of Kṛṣṇa. When Brahmā had stolen away the calves and cowherd friends, Kṛṣṇa re-manifested them exactly as they were before. So, there were two sets: one that Brahmā had stolen, and the ones that were now marching around town. After seeing that all of them were emanations from Kṛṣṇa, and realizing that this little cowherd boy, who was eating with His left hand, was not to be trifled with—that He was the Supreme Personality of Godhead—he offered these prayers. Near the beginning of his prayers, jñāne prayāsam udapāsya namanta eva, says: "Give up trying to understand God by your own power." And sthāne sthitāḥ śruti-gatāṁ tanu-vāṅ-manobhir says: "Submissively hear in the association of devotees about Kṛṣṇa." From that, one will come to this superior form of devotional service, which means that Kṛṣṇa is conquered by your love and submission. Ajita jito —the Ajita (the unconquerable) becomes jita (conquered); it means He is conquered by love. So, how can one come to that position? Not by erudite scholarship, but by humbly and submissively hearing from those who have knowledge, as Prabhupāda points out here, and being submissive in one's service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. So, there is such a thing as submissive hearing. There is also an argumentative state of mind. Of course it doesn't mean that we can't discuss the siddhānta thoroughly, threadbare. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------

In this episode Antony talks about an important stage of awareness that is reached when we fully grasp the significance of all our past struggles and traumas. 

In this episode of the Story Club, Chris Walker shares hisjourney of transformation and the importance of understanding our subconsciousbeliefs.  He discusses how many high-achieving individuals operateunder the illusion that success comes from external validation and relentlessambition.  However, true growth stems from addressing the foundationalbeliefs that drive our actions.  By shifting our mindset and focusing on emotionalsovereignty, we can unlock our full potential and achieve clarity in our lives. Chris's insights challenge conventional wisdom and encourageus to rethink our approach to personal and professional development.  Connect with Jonny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnysrose Connect with Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswalker171/ Chris' Book: https://www.amazon.com/Frequency-Era-Chris-Walker-ebook/dp/B0GXGBWSWQ Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Background (00:32) - Transition from B2B Marketing to PersonalDevelopment (01:21) - Life Version 1.0 Operating System (02:14) - The Building Metaphor (04:06) - The Cause of Success (04:20) - Challenging Subconscious Programming(07:47) - The Realization and Shift (07:55) - The Impact of Mid-grade Anxiety (08:47) - The Trigger for Change (15:25) - The Importance of Emotional Regulation (15:44) - Encoded and Belief Systems (16:37) - Gary, The Factory Worker Philosophy (20:33) - The Shift in Economic Value and Education (23:59) - The Role of Discipline and Willpower (30:06) - Understanding Subconscious Beliefs and TheirImpact (32:22) - The Six-Tier Frequency Map (35:53) - Achieving Full Emotional Sovereignty (37:19) - Common Patterns Among High Tier Individuals (38:24) - Misconceptions and Understanding of Frequencies (41:58) - The Importance of Daily Practice (44:59) - The Future of Frequency Training (49:52) - Advice for Knowledge Workers (51:24) - The Inertia of Traditional Education (51:57) - The Five Traps of the Knowledge Economy (54:12) - Historical Recurrence of Traps (54:56) - The Changing Rules of the Economy (56:26) - The Limitations of Artificial Intelligence (58:11) - The Future: The Frequency Era (59:06) - Closing Remarks

1. Spelling Bee SeasonThe National Spelling Bee is underway.Hosts talk about being amazed by the difficult words contestants can spell.Most admit they've never even heard some of the words used in competition.2. Turning the TablesInstead of quizzing Launa, she becomes the judge.Kevin and J.R. compete in an on-air spelling showdown.Rules:No writing anything down.Alternate turns spelling words aloud.Wrong answers can be stolen by the other player.3. The Competition BeginsEasy warm-up words:“Platinum”“Decipher”Both contestants start strong.4. The Toughest Word“Silhouette” causes chaos.Both Kevin and J.R. misspell it.Realization that some “easy” words aren't so easy after all.5. Kevin Pulls AheadKevin nails:“Hypothesis”“Metamorphosis”J.R. keeps pace with “Orchestra.”6. Spelling Bee Strategy TalkDiscussion about how contestants can ask for:Word originsDefinitionsExample sentencesHosts joke they'd never survive the real competition pressure.7. Final ThoughtsKevin unofficially crowned the smartest person on the show.Everyone agrees they'll leave the National Spelling Bee to the professionals.Lighthearted fun and plenty of laughs over surprisingly tricky words.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Perception has many depths, heights, and qualities depending upon its level of conditioning. The more conditioned our perception, the greater our limitations and suffering; the less conditioned it is, the more alert, clear, and free our state becomes. By eliminating mistaken ways of seeing and experiencing life, we clarify our ability to discern the fundamental reality of all things: a state of liberated cognition devoid of a "self," yet one that embodies the true characteristics of wisdom and enlightened compassion. Discover this through a final exploration of Shantideva's masterpiece. This journey examines the philosophical conundrums of inherent and selfless existence, the dangers of nihilism and eternalism, the insidiousness of desire, and the way service to humanity serves as the highest ideal and purpose of emptiness. It further delves into Buddhist analyses of emptiness in relation to mind and body; the laws of interdependence, relativity, impermanence, causality, and space; the problems of the analytical mind; the exercises of self-observation and self-remembering; and the inherent limitations and impediments of the mind according to Samael Aun Weor. Resources and References: https://chicagognosis.org/lectures/wisdom-selfless-realization-through-direct-perception

Welcome to The DMF — Discovering Meaning in Film and Acting. I'm Justin Younts, and in this episode I sit down with casting director Tiffany Little Canfield for part one of our conversation.Season 6 is here. Tiffany Little Canfield is the perfect way to kick it off — a casting director who's been on both sides of the table and has a lot to say about what actors are getting wrong.Tiffany's path into casting wasn't a straight line. She started in acting, moved into directing — including work with opera singers — and eventually found her way to casting, where her directing background changed how she reads actors and scene work. That experience in the room as a director is something she brings to every project.We get into what a casting director actually does day to day, what it looks like to interview for those jobs, and how Tiffany thinks about actors differently because of her background. We also talk about the misconception around acting and fame, why continuous training is non-negotiable, how subjective casting really is, what self-tapes mean for the audition process now, and the biggest challenges actors are facing in the industry.In this episode we discuss:Tiffany's path from acting to directing to castingWhat casting directors actually doWorking with opera singers and how it shapes her approachThe misconception of acting and fameWhy continuous training matters at every levelThe subjectivity of casting and what that means for actorsSelf-tapes and how auditions have changedThe biggest challenges in the acting industry today00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:00:28 - Early Life and Influence on Career 00:00:39 - Journey into Acting and Realization 00:01:57 - Transition from Acting to Directing 00:03:10 - Transition from Directing to Casting 00:09:02 - Understanding the Role of a Casting Director 00:09:45 - Interviewing for Jobs as a Casting Director 00:11:52 - Working with Opera Singers 00:13:21 - Understanding Actors and Scene Work 00:13:37 - Influence of Directing Degree in Casting 00:15:01 - Closing Thoughts on Actor Expectations 00:15:30 - The Misconception of Acting and Fame 00:17:08 - The Importance of Continuous Training for Actors 00:18:47 - The Subjectivity of Acting and Casting 00:22:04 - The Role of Self-Tapes in Auditions 00:24:29 - The Biggest Challenges in the Acting Industry#DMF #TiffanyLittleCanfield #CastingDirector #Acting #TelseyCompany #ActingTips #SelfTape #Audition #Filmmaking

ode we are joined by Brian Morrison, author of Given to Fly: A Story of Tragedy, Triumph, and Realization at Western States 100, about one of the most unforgettable finishes in ultrarunning history. Brian takes listeners back to the 2006 Western States 100, where he was leading the race before collapsing on the Placer High School track just steps from victory, later being disqualified because he received assistance crossing the finish line. The conversation explores how Scott Jurek's belief in him helped Brian transform from a talented but relatively unproven runner into someone who truly believed he could win Western States. But the heart of the episode is not just the collapse, it is the decade that followed, as Brian wrestled with regret, obsession, identity, family, and the need to return in 2016 to finally finish the race on his own terms. For trail runners and endurance athletes, this episode is a powerful reminder that failure is not always the opposite of success, sometimes it becomes the thing that reshapes us, redirects us, and teaches us what the finish line could never have taught alone.  Links YouTube video, "A Decade On" by GingerRunner Link to buy the Book Episode Sponsors: Tifosi Optics - CLARITY ON THE TRAIL: Post your Golden Nugget of wisdom that helps you recover after a huge effort on Instagram, tag @TifosiOptics, @TrailRunnerNation, and use the hashtag #ClarityOnTheTrail.  OR try texting us (within the USA) with your tip: 916-235-3928. If we use yours on a weekly episode, you get a pair of the new Sanctum SL glasses! Peluva - Footwear that let your feet be feet.  Get 10% off on our DEALS page  Timestamps 00:00 – The Moment That Almost Defined Him Scott introduces Brian Morrison and sets up the unforgettable 2006 Western States finish that became the centerpiece of Brian's story. 01:48 – Scott Jurek's Belief Changes Everything Brian explains how Scott Jurek told him he could carry the torch for Seattle and win Western States, planting a belief Brian had never fully considered before. 06:34 – Training Like a Western States Contender Brian describes the intense training block with Jurek, including Mount Si repeats, hard downhill work, and the psychological shift from hoping to win to believing he could. 15:30 – Race Day: Heat, Strategy, and the Chase Brian walks through the 2006 race, from the early miles to picking up Scott Jurek at Foresthill and hunting down the leaders before the river crossing. 24:00 – The Final Miles Begin to Unravel After No Hands Bridge, Brian starts running scared, convinced Graham Cooper is closing fast, and the effort begins to push him past the edge. 28:37 – Collapse on the Track Brian reaches the Placer High School track first but blacks out, collapses repeatedly, and later learns he has been disqualified despite crossing the finish line. 38:17 – Ten Years of Haunting and the Return Brian shares how the race followed him for a decade, why he returned in 2016, and how finishing with his family finally allowed him to see the experience differently. 56:22 – Writing the Book and Finding the Realization Brian explains why he wrote Given to Fly, how the process helped him understand his deeper motivations, and why he now sees the whole experience not as redemption, but as a gift.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Braving Preikestolen: A Day of Reckoning and Realization Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-12-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Skyene så tunge ut over Preikestolen.En: The clouds looked heavy over Preikestolen.No: Den dramatiske fjellformasjonen ruvet over Lysefjorden, et kjent sted for eventyrlystne sjeler som Eirik.En: The dramatic rock formation towered over Lysefjorden, a well-known place for adventurous souls like Eirik.No: Han sto ved kanten, med vinden susende i håret, mens han så utover det storslåtte landskapet.En: He stood at the edge, the wind rushing through his hair, as he gazed over the magnificent landscape.No: Ved siden av ham sto Signe, hans barndomsvenn, med en rynke av bekymring i pannen.En: Beside him stood Signe, his childhood friend, with a frown of concern on her forehead.No: "Eirik, er du sikker på at dette er en god idé?" spurte Signe, mens hun tviholdt på sekken sin.En: "Eirik, are you sure this is a good idea?" asked Signe, clutching her backpack tightly.No: Hun kunne føle at stormen nærmet seg raskere enn de hadde forventet.En: She could feel the storm approaching faster than they had anticipated.No: "Vi kan klare det! Vi kan si at vi er de som trosset Preikestolen når stormen nærmet seg," svarte Eirik med et glimt i øyet.En: "We can do it! We'll be the ones who braved Preikestolen when the storm approached," replied Eirik with a glint in his eye.No: For ham var dette en sjanse til å vise at de kunne mestre naturens utfordringer.En: For him, this was an opportunity to show that they could master nature's challenges.No: Signe var mindre overbevist.En: Signe was less convinced.No: Hun hadde alltid vært den mer forsiktige av de to.En: She had always been the more cautious of the two.No: Hun visste at selv om eventyr var viktig, var det å komme tilbake helskinnet enda viktigere.En: She knew that while adventure was important, returning safely was even more so.No: "Kan vi ikke finne ly for stormen først?" foreslo hun forsiktig.En: "Can't we find shelter from the storm first?" she cautiously suggested.No: Men Eirik var sta.En: But Eirik was stubborn.No: Han ville fremover, og Signe følte seg revet mellom sitt ønske om å støtte ham og sin fornuft.En: He wanted to move forward, and Signe felt torn between her desire to support him and her own good sense.No: Himmelen mørknet, og vindkastene ble sterkere.En: The sky darkened, and the gusts of wind grew stronger.No: Det tok ikke lang tid før regndråpene begynte å falle.En: It didn't take long before raindrops began to fall.No: Signe grep Eiriks arm.En: Signe grabbed Eirik's arm.No: "Vi må finne ly, nå!" ropte hun over bulderet av torden.En: "We have to find shelter, now!" she shouted over the rumble of thunder.No: Motvillig ga Eirik etter og fulgte Signe mens de søkte etter noe som kunne gi dem dekning.En: Reluctantly, Eirik gave in and followed Signe as they searched for something that could provide them cover.No: De snublet over en liten klippeoverheng, akkurat i tide til å slippe unna stormens vrede.En: They stumbled upon a small overhang just in time to escape the storm's wrath.No: De satte seg tett sammen, kald og våt, men i sikkerhet.En: They sat close together, cold and wet, but safe.No: "Hvis vi hadde fortsatt..." begynte Eirik, mens han så ut på regnet som pisket ned.En: "If we had continued..." Eirik began, looking out at the rain lashing down.No: Han hadde alltid vært modig, men nå så han konsekvensene av å undervurdere naturen.En: He had always been brave, but now he saw the consequences of underestimating nature.No: Signe nikket, lettet over at de hadde tatt den riktige avgjørelsen.En: Signe nodded, relieved that they had made the right decision.No: "Neste gang hører vi på værmeldingen før vi drar ut," sa hun med et lite smil.En: "Next time, we listen to the weather forecast before we set out," she said with a small smile.No: De ventet ut stormen, mens vinden ulte rundt dem.En: They waited out the storm, while the wind howled around them.No: Da regnet endelig begynte å avta, og en svak solstråle brøt gjennom skyene, følte Signe at de hadde nådd en forståelse.En: When the rain finally began to let up, and a faint sunbeam broke through the clouds, Signe felt they had reached an understanding.No: Eiriks eventyrlyst og Signes forsiktighet kunne balansere hverandre.En: Eirik's adventurous spirit and Signe's caution could balance each other.No: Eirik så på sin venn med et nytt perspektiv.En: Eirik looked at his friend with a new perspective.No: "Du har rett, Signe. Vi kan utforske, men med litt mer fornuft."En: "You're right, Signe. We can explore, but with a bit more sense."No: Og slik, på kanten av Preikestolen, lærte Eirik og Signe mer enn bare hva de naturen kunne tilby; de lærte verdien av å lytte til hverandre.En: And thus, on the edge of Preikestolen, Eirik and Signe learned more than just what nature could offer; they learned the value of listening to each other.No: Og med den lærdommen ville de møte mange nye eventyr sammen, med en bedre balanse mellom mot og fornuft.En: And with that lesson, they would face many new adventures together, with a better balance between courage and reason. 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Beyond Vanilla AI: The Era of Agentic Commerce The retail industry has moved past experimentation. We are now in the realization phase where AI agents deliver frictionless, store-like expertise to digital channels. Vic Miles from Microsoft and Crispin Lowery of Rezolve AI join Jeremy Goldman to discuss why the early adopter advantage is now a requirement for brand survival. Key Discussion Points: - The Expertise Bridge: How agents bring the nuance of an in-store associate to the digital checkout. - The Tesla Analogy: Why retail tech is shifting from rigid engineering to fluid, software-first experiences. - Personalization as a Killer App: Using AI to move from broad demographics to solving singular problems for individual shoppers. - Choosing the Right Foundation: Why no-hallucination platforms and transparent brand voice control are the new vendor table stakes. Stop managing metrics. Start mastering the human experience.

She missed the scholarship deadline for her MBA. She asked anyway. She got it. She was the only woman in her group project cohort, a single mom with a one-year-old, living paycheck to paycheck. She told her group on day one exactly what she could do and when she was leaving. They respected it. On a business trip with a relatively new manager, she admitted mid-conversation that she wanted to move into a strategy role that didn't even exist yet. That manager became her greatest champion. That pivot launched the career that led her to become Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Lee Health. Lisa Martinez has spent her career figuring out what fearless authenticity actually looks like in practice: not as a concept, but as a set of specific choices made in specific moments of risk. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, she walks through the mindset shifts and early career moves that built her foundation. You'll learn: The exact moment Lisa realized intimidation was her own internal problem, not something others were doing to her and how that realization changed every difficult room she walked into after Why the post-it on her monitor reads "no one wants to feel insignificant, incompetent, or unlikable", and how she uses it to decode defensiveness in herself and others The MBA-as-single-mom stories: how she advocated for a scholarship she'd missed the deadline for, set hard boundaries with her group project team from day one, and created an independent study that wasn't in the curriculum How a candid conversation on a business trip, admitting she wanted a completely different role, launched her entire strategy career, and what she learned about speaking up to managers about your real aspirations Why her first attempt at people management felt completely wrong, and the leadership philosophy she arrived at: "developing leaders, not amassing followers" How conflict made two of her most important professional relationships stronger, not weaker About Lisa Martinez: Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Lee Health, Lisa leads strategic planning, innovation, and organizational transformation across one of Florida's largest health systems. She is a passionate advocate for women in leadership and women of color in senior roles. Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-martinez-csio

There is a powerful shift happening - and it's centered around midlife women. Women who have spent years building careers, raising families, and showing up for everyone else are now asking a different question: What do I want? In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail sits down in person in Austin with the founders of SOL Women to talk about the rise of retreats designed specifically for midlife women - and why these experiences are more needed now than ever. SOL Women creates holistic, supportive retreat experiences that help women reconnect with themselves, prioritize their well-being, and step into a new chapter of life with clarity and confidence. Together, they explore: The unique needs of midlife women The role of retreats in holistic healing and transformation The challenges of building a retreat business from the ground up The unexpected rewards and growth that come from hosting retreats This conversation is honest, grounded, and inspiring - whether you're a retreat leader, thinking about starting a retreat business, or simply someone who believes in the power of community and connection.   What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why midlife women are seeking retreats and community more than ever • How holistic retreats support mental, emotional, and physical well-being • The real challenges of building a retreat business • The unexpected rewards of hosting retreats • How retreats create lasting connection and transformation Key Takeaways Midlife Women Are Seeking Something Deeper This stage of life often brings reflection, transition, and a desire for more alignment. Retreats provide a space for women to pause, reconnect, and redefine what's next.   Retreats Are More Than a Getaway Holistic retreats offer: community connection healing self-discovery They create experiences that go far beyond relaxation.   Building a Retreat Business Isn't Easy - But It's Worth It The founders of SOL Women share the real side of building a retreat business: the challenges the learning curve the unexpected growth And also the rewards that make it all worthwhile.   The Power of Community One of the most impactful aspects of retreats is the connection created between participants. Women leave feeling: seen supported understood And that ripple effect continues long after the retreat ends.   About SOL Women & Lauren & Nandita SOL Women creates holistic retreat experiences designed specifically for midlife women. Their retreats focus on supporting women through life transitions with a blend of wellness practices, community connection, and personal growth. Nandita Mahadevan is a multi-industry business leader, Functional Medicine enthusiast, and Certified Health & Hormone Coach with a deep passion for women's health. ​After two decades climbing the corporate ladder in the health and wellness industry, she found herself burned out—her adrenals depleted, her health suffering. This wake-up call led her on a profound journey of self-discovery, pushing her to rethink wellness beyond just the clinical approach. Her passion for women's health peaked during her own transition into perimenopause when she struggled to find the support she needed. While her background in Functional Medicine helped her understand the physical changes, the emotional and spiritual upheaval was something she had to navigate alone. ​This experience sparked the creation of Sol Women—a space dedicated to guiding women through all stages of womanhood, from hormones and health to emotional and spiritual well-being. Nandita lives in Bee Cave, Austin, with her two children, ages 13 and 8. Lauren Colletti, FNP, is a Nurse Practitioner and Board-Certified Functional Medicine expert with a deep passion for women's health. With nearly 20 years in healthcare, she has helped thousands of women navigate hormonal shifts, thyroid and digestive issues, autoimmunity, fertility, menopause, and more. ​Trained by leading experts in women's health, genomics, peptides, and longevity medicine, Lauren is dedicated to simplifying the health journey and helping women feel confident in their bodies at every stage of life—without the overwhelm. Her personalized, root-cause approach focuses on building a strong foundation while using cutting-edge therapies to create lasting wellness. She believes women deserve more than one-size-fits-all solutions—they deserve to feel heard, understood, and empowered. ​As a wife and mother to three beautiful children—Hazel, Harrison, and Holland—Lauren is continually inspired by her patients and community. She is on her own journey to thrive through every phase of life and is passionate about helping others do the same. Learn more: https://www.solwomen.com Special offer: $200 off our one day medical retreat in Austin - includes a female biomarker panel and lab review with a Functional Medicine provider ($1,200 in value).   Just mention this show!   The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Top 5 Marketing Tools Free Guide Get your legal docs for retreats Join Shannon in Denver at the Retreat Industry Forum  Join our LinkedIn Group Apply to be a guest on our show   Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let's create a vibrant retreat community together!   Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify ------- TIMESTAMPS Guest Introductions (00:01:38) Lauren Coletti and Nandita introduce themselves, their backgrounds, and their focus on supporting women in midlife. The Gap in Women's Health Support (00:03:38) Discussion about the lack of holistic support for women in midlife and the importance of retreats and mindset. Personal Experiences with Perimenopause (00:04:59) Nandita shares her transition into perimenopause and the need for mindset and community support. The Power of Vulnerability and Connection (00:06:18) How vulnerability and retreats foster deep connections among high-achieving women. Origins of Soul Women on Retreat (00:06:43) Lauren and Nandita recount meeting on a Costa Rica retreat and the birth of their business idea. The Gender Gap in Medical Research (00:07:13) Discussion on how most medical research is based on men and the implications for women's health. Women's Empowerment and Cyclical Strength (00:08:23) Exploring women's hormonal cycles as a superpower and the need for empowerment. Importance of Female Connection (00:10:35) The unique need for women to connect with other women and the impact of retreats. Retreats as Safe Spaces for Vulnerability (00:13:57) How retreats create safe environments for women to open up and accelerate healing. Talking Openly About Midlife Transitions (00:14:38) The importance of discussing perimenopause, menopause, and emotional changes in community. Transformation and Joy Through Letting Go (00:16:12) Letting go of emotional burdens at retreats leads to joy and lightness. Rediscovering Playfulness in Midlife (00:16:26) Embracing a carefree, playful attitude during menopause and setting boundaries. Boundaries and Self-Protection (00:17:27) Learning to set boundaries joyfully and protect personal peace during midlife. Awareness and Support During Change (00:18:18) The need for awareness, support, and new tools as women navigate biological and mental shifts. The Mental and Emotional Side of Menopause (00:19:32) Highlighting the mental challenges of menopause and the value of open discussion. Structure of Soul Women Retreats (00:20:13) Overview of their one-day and three-day retreats, including functional medicine, mindset, and community. The Power of Less Structure (00:21:18) Realization that less programming and more connection time enhances retreat experiences. Deeper Connections in Multi-Day Retreats (00:22:33) Three-day retreats foster deeper bonds and ongoing community among participants. Lasting Impact of Retreat Friendships (00:23:18) Retreats create lifelong friendships and support networks that are hard to quantify. Vulnerability as the Root of Connection (00:24:20) Bonding through shared vulnerability, described as "joy bonding" rather than trauma bonding. Overcoming Barriers to Attending Retreats (00:25:20) Addressing women's hesitations about investing in themselves and sharing vulnerably. Intimacy and Size of Retreats (00:25:41) Smaller, curated retreats (10–15 women) foster deeper, more meaningful connections. Meeting Women Where They Are (00:26:42) Retreats accommodate all comfort levels, allowing women to open up at their own pace. The Need for In-Person Connection (00:27:03) Emphasizing the irreplaceable healing power of in-person gatherings in a digital world. Human Connection and Community (00:28:05) Comparing human need for connection to herd animals and predicting the growing importance of retreats. Upcoming Retreat Dates (00:28:29) Announcement of their next one-day and three-day retreats in Austin, Texas. Unexpected Lessons from Hosting Retreats (00:28:58) Hosts share that less structure and more connection lead to better experiences and stronger bonds. Letting Go of the Agenda (00:29:51) Learning to be present and allow organic connection rather than sticking rigidly to a schedule. Processing Time and Brain Energy (00:31:01) Participants need downtime to process, as retreats are mentally and emotionally intensive. Selling the Feeling, Not the Schedule (00:32:28) Encouragement to market retreats based on outcomes and feelings, not packed agendas. Quality Over Quantity and Pricing Insights (00:33:33) Higher-priced, smaller retreats yield better experiences and conversions than larger, cheaper ones. The Value of Transformation and Investment (00:34:34) Charging appropriately for retreats ensures energetic balance and attracts committed participants. ROI of Retreats and Lifelong Impact (00:37:06) Focusing on the return on investment for participants—transformation, longevity, and ongoing support. Lifelong Relationships and Support (00:38:10) Retreats are the catalyst for long-term partnerships and ongoing personal growth. Closing and Contact Information (00:40:13) Host thanks guests, shares where to find more information, and closes the episode.

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (04.21) – An hour that proves this show is… basically impossible to explain.• Realization hits → what is this show, actually? Gary & Shannon try (and fail) to explain it… especially once Bumperpuss enters the chat• Music world note → Osmond family loss sparks a quick reality check on who people actually remember• Marc Saltzman returns → Tim Cook stepping down, what it means for Apple, and what comes next under new leadership• California politics heats up → Gavin Newsom on the road while the Governor’s race shifts, with Xavier Becerra suddenly gaining ground in a fractured field• Fan mail grab bag → from AI ideas to unexpected invites (including Florida)• Social media reality check → quitting might make you happier… or just more aloneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Loïs unpacks Genesis 20 to contrast the tension found between Abraham and Abimelech to show how we often rationalize sin. In our mess-ups, God intervenes and extends mercy. We then hear of the birth of the promised son, Isaac in Genesis 21:1-8. It's finally happened; God was faithful to His promise! -Featuring Loïs Renaud

Caring becomes carrying.It happens so naturally we rarely notice it. Someone brings us a problem. We care. We want to help. And somewhere in that desire to help, without meaning to, we take on the weight of solving it ourselves.That shift is subtle. And costly.Because the moment you take ownership of the thinking, you take away the very capability you're trying to build.In this episode, I explore a critical shift in change leadership: how to hold the thinking process so others can solve their own problems — without taking on their work as your own.Your value as a leader isn't in having the answer. It's in creating the conditions where others can think, test, and learn. When you want to create empowered problem-solving in your organization, stepping back is stepping up.You'll Learn:How to notice when you've shifted from supporting someone's thinking to carrying their problemWhy redirecting your focus from the problem to the person working through it changes everything about how you coachHow to use a simple problem solving structure (Target, Actual, Gap) to anchor your questions and keep ownership where it belongsHow to stay present to how someone is thinking instead of jumping ahead to solutionsHow to choose intentionally when to step in with direction — and when to step back to build capabilityIMPORTANT LINKS:Full episode show notes with links to other podcast episodes and resources: ChainOfLearning.com/71 Check out my website for resources and ways to work with me KBJAnderson.comFollow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kbjandersonDownload my free KATALYST™ Change Leader Self-Assessment: KBJAnderson.com/katalyst TIMESTAMPS FOR THIS EPISODE:00:40 The subtle shift from caring to carrying problem solving03:35 Realization of owning the process of solving the problem04:39 What gets in the way of intentions to be helpful05:27 Why problem solving and problem solving coaching are two different skills05:50 How to stay focused on the thinking process and keep from sliding back into the problem itself06:42 How to anchor questions around a structured problem solving flow08:11 The mantra, “Target, Actual gap, Please explain,” to identify the real problem before jumping to solutions09:13 Benefit of assigning a problem for a team member to solve10:56 The identity shift from having all the answers to holding the process12:28 One way to notice if you have a telling habit14:41 Why you should avoid defaulting to giving the answer and ask questions to understand the problem first16:59 The meaning of intention = heart + direction to coach with the right motives17:21 Three steps to coach with intention:17:25 [ONE] Take an intention pause17:45 [TWO] Choose the behaviors that align with that impact18:08 [THREE] Reflect and learn your way forward19:15 Positive result from leading by asking questions that helped team gain confidence21:41 Three reflection questions before you go into your next coaching conversation

If you sat down for an hour today and only said 'Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus' or 'Love Love Love'... if you really stayed with it... if you let the sound takeover... if you only heard the sound and not thoughts about the past and the future and the to-do list and what needs prayer etc etc... if all you heard was JESUS JESUS JESUS (and felt LOVE LOVE LOVE)... and didn't give in to the temptation of reaching for that phone or going for a snack... you'd very quickly realize that you aren't the one chanting/calling/praying. You are aware of the one that is chanting 'Jesus'. You stand apart. You will realize you are that lamp set on a stand. You are Light aware of all that ruckus lol.When that body is chanting, it has taken off. It's no longer a part of the old story, the old scene... the re-run. It broke character. You broke with its character, and it broke character lol. It's off script, and now a new one is being rushed in. This isn't practice. It's a play. And you left the stage. And it's about to get GoOD. The fields are... gold.xxp.s. the less of 'you' there is, the more 'practice' seems to happen, the more tongues seem to happen, the more all of it continues without the one who was doing it transactionally.

In today's episode, we talk about how we can move from rumination to realization, when reflecting on the painful experiences we've had in the past.Thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.Thank you for being here - take care and be well!

7. In this summary of the 1915 Second Battle of Champagne, Lloyd explores the realization that breaking through entrenched lines was nearly impossible. He provides humanizing portraits of generals like Castelnau, emphasizing the personal grief and professional difficulties they faced while navigating the evolving, lethal landscape of attrition. (7)1945 RHINE

Support the pod and get so much extra content for $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/stiffsockspodBonus eps also available on Apple Podcasts! https://www.apple.co/socksThe boys go from debating DUI tests and breathalyzers into absurd ideas like training to beat them, find out about the first documented glory hole and wrap it up with March Madness and one of the most unhinged coach reactions ever.

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, dive into Chapter 13 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They explore the pivotal moments that shaped Katey's college decision, including advice from her Great Aunt Lynn, navigating peer influence, and the impact of a tour guide who helped her see the college in a new light. Katey shares how this experience taught her the value of being open to new possibilities, the importance of disability services, and the role of a strong support system in school and work environments. This conversation offers insight and encouragement for students and parents facing major educational decisions.

I have wondered this for several years, and had no language for it.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Reflecting on life after the kids leave home, one lesson stands out: experiences beat possessions every time. From family trips to shared adventures, this perspective highlights how travel builds confidence, resilience, and lasting bonds—shaping children far more than anything money can buy.

Following the last episode, "What Happens When the Body Dies," this week's episode, explores the continuation of the cycle of birth and death: reincarnation through the lens of karma, unfulfilled desires, and the Fulfillment Field revealed in Vedic Meditation. He explains the stages of enlightenment, why heaven on Earth requires a body, and how punya, or spiritual merit, reflects our realization as Universe living in human form. Listen to discover how seeing yourself as the Fulfillment itself changes your relationship with rebirth, responsibility, and desire.Episode Highlights[00:45] Q - Is reincarnation due to karma?[00:54] A - Karma, Desire, and the Fulfillment Field[04:24] Vedic Meditation and The Fulfillment Field[06:31] Beyond Desires Yet Still Desiring[08:57] Karma, Bondage, and the Roasted Seed[10:49] Q - Can our actions create karma for others?[11:14] A - Inaccurate Expectations and Reincarnation Parties[14:54] Q - Can we engineer our enlightenment status for an ideal incarnation?[15:43] A - The Relative States of Consciousness[17:45] Cosmic Consciousness: All-inclusive Awareness[21:32] From Cosmic Consciousness to God Consciousness[27:54] Anandamayi Ma and Born Enlightenment[30:56] Nobody Gets Born Enlightened[34:26] Heaven on Earth Requires a Body[36:09] Q - What is the role of punya in reincarnation?[36:19] A - Spiritual Merit and Cosmic Deserving Power[39:38] Realization and Punya: Locked TogetherUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Originally aired June 30, 2022. In this episode, Eckhart addresses concerns about using conscious manifestation for both practical as well as spiritual purposes. Eckhart cautions listeners that awakening should not be something we put on our to-do list. He says it is not another goal that we attain. He believes when we define enlightenment in those terms it becomes an obstacle. Eckhart says awakening is not an achievement, it's a realization which really means it's already here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Powerful Repentance and a Rich Man - Luke 19:1-10; Psalm 51:1-12 "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."  Psalm 51:10"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." Luke 19:10 I.   Luke 19: 1-5; Psalm 51:1-2 - Recognition by the Savior II.  Luke 19: 6-8; Psalm 51:3-9 - Realization of SinIII. Luke 19: 9-10; Psalm 51:10-19 - Reversal and Salvation

1. Intro / SetupHosts introduce the weekly “Launa Drama” segment.Recap the original story:Launa's husband Paul inherited a 1929 Model A from his dad.Concern because a previously inherited BMW sat unused and got destroyed by hurricanes.Launa didn't want another unused car cluttering the yard.2. The Backyard ProjectThe Model A arrives and gets placed behind the fence in the backyard.Paul begins tinkering with the car in his spare time.Challenge: parts are hard to find for a 1929 vehicle.Paul accidentally breaks a key component and worries the project is over.3. The eBay MiraclePaul finds the exact replacement part on eBay.Busy week with SWAT training and work keeps him from installing it immediately.Finally gets home, still in uniform, and goes straight to work on the car.4. The Big MomentAfter installing the part, the car won't start at first.Realization: the gas needs to be manually turned on.The engine finally starts up — huge excitement.Paul takes the Model A for its first drive around the block.5. First Ride AdventuresLauna joins him for a ride.Classic car quirks:No power steeringHard shiftingManual steering struggles during a cul-de-sac U-turnThey keep the drive short and close to home.6. Paul Fully CommitsAfter the ride, Paul leans fully into the 1920s vibe:Puts on a Peaky Blinders-style capGrabs a cigarStarts talking about wearing a three-piece suit and pocket watchSuggests Launa get a flapper dress for rides in the car.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant European power. He highlights Roosevelt's anti-colonial vision, which sought to replace imperial systems with a liberal capitalist order based on free trade and self-determination. Roosevelt's outreach to Chiang Kai-shek in Cairo reflected his recognition of China as a future pillar of this new international framework, often managed in private and out of earshot of Winston Churchill. (11)1942 STALINGRAD

12. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain details Allied contingency plans like Operation Rank, designed to rush airborne troops into Berlin to prevent the Red Army from occupying all of Europe if Germany collapsed suddenly. He explains that by 1944, Churchill was deeply concerned about Soviet dominance and sought to redirect Western forces into the Balkans or Mediterranean to protect Britishinterests. Despite these internal tensions, the U.S. demonstrated unprecedented superpower capability by launching simultaneous major offensives across both the Pacific and Europe. (12)1942 TORCH AT CASABLANCA

After awakening, a natural question often arises: how does realization live itself out in ordinary life? In this bonus episode, Amoda Maa explores the integration of awakening not as effort or self-improvement, but as the natural permeation of realization into work, relationships, money, and everyday living. There is nothing to manage and no spiritual identity to construct. As awareness stabilizes, the old patterns of seeking approval, distraction, or fulfillment from outside gradually lose their hold. Embodied awakening is not withdrawal from life, nor indulgence in it. It is realization quietly lived through form — a freedom that expresses itself in the midst of ordinary life.  

The realization phase of a breakup is when we start to accept that the relationship wasn't as good as we may have thought and/or that we are going to be better off now that the breakup has taken place. This stage is normal and today I am helping to normalize it by explaining some of the things you may go through when you arrive. Remember, I want to be your breakup buddy. Schedule your free first session here. In this episode I cover: -The definition of the realization phase-The thoughts we think during this phase-The things we might find ourselves doing during the realization stage-How to navigate the realization stageYou don't have to navigate your breakup alone. Download my free guide, Breakup Brain here: https://janiceformichella.com/resources/#BreakupBrainWant to learn about my breakup or secure attachment coaching? Head over to my website: ⁠JaniceFormichella.com⁠ and my IG: ⁠@janiceformichella⁠⁠Download The Broken Heart Repair Kit: The 3-step Method to Beating Your Breakup ⁠ _______________________________________________________________Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On with Janice Formichella is an inclusive space for all adults who are looking to heal their hearts and have happy relationships. I believe that love is love and that there are a wide variety of different types of relationships and that all are valid. I recognize each individual's right to self-identify. As a podcast host, I am dedicated to making this a safe space for all and strive to portray that in my content. I welcome feedback on my efforts and thank you for being a part of the community.

Realization came as she helped set up and chaperone a dance at her kids school!

About The Show:   The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we're given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.   00:00 The Biggest Thing I Realized Was Everything 00:38 Introducing Chip Scholz 01:07 Chip Scholz's Background 03:23 Chip Scholz's Sales Career 09:15 The Realization of Mortality 15:53 Emotionality After the Stroke 26:46 The 5x5 System for Networking 29:22 Chip Scholz's Big Break 36:33 Seer Gumby: Always Flexible 41:00 People Who Have Purpose Thrive 54:42 The Five C's   Resources: Company Website: https://langoliving.com Instagram:   / lango_living   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Six-Step Transformation System: Available at langoliving.com Tools: Journal entries and resources available at langoliving.com mailto:art@artblanchford.com Life in Transition Website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ Life in Transition on IG   / lifeintransitionpodcast   Life in Transition on FB   / life-in-transition-100095280279752   Join Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/ My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIV...   Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions.   The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.   #LifeInTransition #MidlifeGrowth #SecondHalfOfLife #PurposeDriven #MeaningfulWork #PersonalGrowth #SelfLeadership #Resilience #MindsetShift #GrowthMindset

What if the life you're chasing isn't actually the one you want? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with New York Times bestselling author and investor Sahil Bloom to challenge traditional definitions of success and wealth. Sahil shares the mindset behind “chop wood, carry water,” why small daily actions matter more than big resolutions, and how he walked away from private equity after realizing he was playing the wrong game. They explore personal sovereignty, aligning values with actions, finding work you genuinely enjoy, and why trust has become the most valuable currency in today's world. Sahil also unpacks the core ideas behind his book “The 5 Types of Wealth” and what it really means to design a life that feels rich beyond money. In this episode, Darius and Sahil will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and New Year's Intentions (06:37) Sahil's Origin Story and Insecurities (12:20) The Realization of Misalignment (18:21) Taking Small Steps Towards Change (23:00) Career Transition and Reflections on Private Equity (24:07) The Power of Passion in Success (27:36) Finding Your 'Hitting the Ball' Moment (30:22) The Courage to Explore New Paths (34:08) Navigating the New World of Work (36:08) The Journey into Content Creation (44:37) Redefining Wealth Beyond Money Sahil Bloom Sahil Bloom is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investor best known for “The 5 Types of Wealth,” a transformative guide to designing a meaningful life. His work reaches millions each week through his writing, social insights, and bi-weekly newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle. An experienced investor, Sahil is the Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, a $10M venture firm, and the owner of SRB Holdings. He has invested in 40+ startups, including multiple unicorns, following seven years in private equity. A Stanford graduate and former NCAA baseball player, Sahil blends high performance, thoughtful living, and practical wisdom to help people redefine what it truly means to be wealthy. Connect with Sahil: Website: https://www.sahilbloom.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahilbloom  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/  Book: https://www.the5typesofwealth.com/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the show to get full episodes, full archive, and join the Discord community. The Transmitter is an online publication that aims to deliver useful information, insights and tools to build bridges across neuroscience and advance research. Visit thetransmitter.org to explore the latest neuroscience news and perspectives, written by journalists and scientists. Read more about our partnership. Sign up for Brain Inspired email alerts to be notified every time a new Brain Inspired episode is released. To explore more neuroscience news and perspectives, visit thetransmitter.org. Jaan Aru is a co-principal investigator of the Natural and Artificial Intelligence Lab at the University of Tartu in Estonia, where he is an associate professor. Jaan's name has kept popping up on papers I've read over the last few years, sometimes alongside other guests I've had on the podcast, like Matthew Larkum and Mac Shine. With those people and others, he has co-authored papers exploring how some of the pesky biological details of brains might be important for our subjective conscious experience, details like dendritic integration, and loops between the cortex and the thalamus. Turns out a recurring theme in his work is to connect lower-level nitty gritty biological details with higher level cognitive functioning. And he has some thoughts about what that might mean for the prospects of consciousness in artificial systems. And we also touch on his more recent interest in understanding the brain basis of insight and creativity, connecting some of the more mundane kinds of insights during problem solving, for example, with some of the more profound kinds of insights during mystical and psychedelic experiences, for example. Natural & Artificial Intelligence Lab Social: @jaanaru.bsky.social Related papers The feasibility of artificial consciousness through the lens of neuroscience On biological and artificial consciousness: A case for biological computationalism Cellular mechanisms of conscious processing. Realization experiences: a convergent account of insight and mystical experiences. 0:00 - Intro 4:21 - Jaan's approach 8:51 - Likelihood of machine consciousness 18:58 - Across-levels understanding 30:23 - Intelligence vs consciousness 36:27 - Connecting low-level implementation to cognition 45:42 - Organization and constraints 52:28 - Thalamocortical loops 1:04:18 - Artificial consciousness 1:14:34 - Theories of consciousness 1:23:16 - Creativity and insight 1:37:26 - Science research in Estonia

• Opening musical parody, extended singing, parody station drops • "Time for a bath" spoken-word/rap monologue • Gas station checkout bit with donations and tiny purchases • Pop culture name-drops and exaggerated confidence imagery • AMT Friday Free Show intro • Guest Seth Petruzzel returns; callback to Halloween special at his house • Ongoing house build delays; living in a rental; stressful unsettled Christmas • Missing a "first real Christmas" with daughter; limited meaningful kid Christmases • Debate over earliest memories, neuroscience, and false memories • Stress text about childcare, construction, and overwhelm • "No Smile Seth" nickname from construction crew; tension with workers • Yard/seagrass service failures and staff turnover • Interior progress: drywall, paint; Seth paints entire house himself • DIY vs professional painters debate • Limestone flooring installed too early; damage from ongoing work • Admitted poor sequencing, rushed decisions, and contractor confusion • Money wasted on inefficiency; budget blown by ~$100k cash • Dark humor from stress; resentment toward dogs after barking wakes baby • Babysitter chaos; raised-hand gesture scares sitter; anger acknowledged without harm • Tracy working multiple jobs to cover costs; dojo staffing struggles • Teaching classes while overwhelmed; no-call/no-shows • Boat broken and unused; pods block driveway; storage and delay stress • Yelling over missed deadlines; workmanship defects; cabinet and floor damage • Cheap vs quality work discussion; timelines constantly pushed back • Contractors criticizing each other; electrician refuses unsafe wiring • HVAC ductwork never replaced; contractor ghosted after payment • Realization money was taken; lesson on hiring cheapest bids • New AC installed; marriage stressed but solid; stress seen as situational • Considering selling boat; joking about downgrading and paddleboards • Dock delays due to rain; feeling too deep to change course • No nearby family help; brother unavailable; childcare strain • Estrangement from father after emotional texts; anger over lack of involvement • Father's minimal apology; no-contact; canceled life-story emails • Grief over lost family history compared to mother's legacy notebooks • Daily micromanaging renovation; cleaning dust; weeks of painting • Acknowledging misdirected anger; dojo as emotional outlet • First daycare drop-off at age two; guilt, crying, camera-checking • Kid illnesses after daycare; stress symptoms, weight loss, graying hair • Picky eating; reliance on carbs; supplementing nutrition • Shift to processed kids foods; questioning processed meat risks • Deli ham vs cigarettes carcinogen debate; nitrates and long-term risk • Parenting tension between health anxiety and convenience • Colonoscopy and PSA results good; jokes about aging and pelvic floor • Nerve issues from past B6 toxicity; substance use reflections • Panic attack after mushroom mocktail; heightened sound sensitivity • Little Saints described; conclusion anxiety likely self-induced • Decision to stop dwelling; announcement of trying for second child • Curiosity about father–son bond; light emotional dad talk • Viral poop videos and construction bathroom chaos • Grocery store poop incident; biohazard cleanup and food waste debate • Lee & Rick's Oyster Bar shutdown and reopening; bug tolerance jokes • Extreme lack of germ aversion; belief exposure builds immunity • Childhood TV theme nostalgia; Silver Spoons, Today's Special, Eureka's Castle • Theme songs imprinting more than shows; modern shows less memorable • Tomb Raider Prime Video series announced; Lara Croft portrayal debate • Criticism of Gladiator; new Game of Thrones spinoff tone discussion • Attention span concerns; distracted concert crowds • Voicemail callouts; hoodie sale and mystery merch bags • Gym workouts at Crunch; dojo recruitment jokes • Apple Music UI complaints; updates removing useful features • Decision to move into voicemails due to show length • Merch strategy shift to preorder-only; storage cost regrets • Counterfeit jersey acceptance debate • Pro Bowl no longer in Orlando; family outing idea • Listener voicemail on weed-induced panic attack • Gross-out debate ranking bodily fluids • Team shout-outs; editor KC praised • BDM promotion, Appreciation Week, $5 shirt tease • Weekend sign-off ### Where to Find the Show – A Mediocre Time Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) Exclusive Content [https://tomanddan.com/registration](https://tomanddan.com/registration) Merch [https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/)