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When someone seems genuinely into what you offer then suddenly disappears, it hits you right in the gut. You replay the interaction, wondering what you missed or if you somehow pushed too hard. That silence feels personal, even though deep down you know people get busy, overwhelmed, or distracted. Still, it stings when you're left hanging after what felt like real momentum. In this Q&A Wednesday episode, Omar and Nicole dig into a question sent in by Mandy, who's dealing with that exact situation. You'll hear why a quiet prospect isn't automatically a lost cause, what might actually be going on behind the scenes, and how you can respond in a way that keeps things human and helpful. There's a surprising pattern behind why people ghost, and understanding it can shift how you handle these moments moving forward. If you're ready to stop guessing and start approaching those silent leads with confidence, click play at the top of the page and learn how to navigate those ghosting moments so you can turn interest into real movement again. MBA2828 What Do I Do When A Potential Customer Seems Interested But Ghosts Me? Recommended episode to explore: How To Sell More & Make Millions: The Ultimate Sales Masterclass If You Hate Sales To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q. Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi SUBSCRIBE YouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Don't despair now that your summer vacation is over, because ABA Inside Track will dull the pain of the workday with the return of Supervision September! A whole month of supervision discussion and research to make you the greatest boss/mentor/leader in the world. First, we dig into the archives for a special episode released as a bonus to patrons to launch the new site in which Diana digs deep into Gamification methodology as a means to improve supervision data entry in the practicum experience. Next we turn the tables from our bosses to ourselves to see if peer feedback actually does anything. Dr. Amber Valentino joins us to share, nearly 10 years after the publication of one of the field's earliest supervision articles, her thoughts on the state of ABA supervision science. And, as is the custom, we round it all out by taking a look at the classic business book "Who Moved My Cheese?" by Dr. Spencer Johnson because nothing says "I'm the best at supervising others" than a mystery about vanished cheddar. REMINDER: Starting this month, if you're interested in earning CEs for any of our episodes you MUST listen/watch them on our website. Articles for September 2026 Gamification in Supervision - CE Instructor: Dr. Diana Parry-Cruwys Morford, Z.H., Witts, B.N., Killingsworth, K.J., & Alavosius, M.P. (2014). Gamification: The intersection between behavior analysis and game design technologies. The Behavior Analyst, 37, 25-40. doi: 10.1007/s40614-014-0006-1 Parry-Cruwys, D. & MacDonald, J. (2021). Using gamification to promote accurate data entry of practicum experience hours in graduate students. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00421-2 Deterding, S., Dixon, D., Khaled, R., & Nacke, L. (2011, September 28-30). From game design elements to gamefulness: Defining "gamification". [Workshop]. Proceedings of the 15th International Academic MindTrek Conference: Envisioning Future Media Environments, Tampere, Finland. doi: 10.1145/2181037.2181040 Peer Feedback in Supervision - CE Instructor: Dr. Jackie MacDonald Fraidlin, A., Van Stratton, J.E., McElroy, A., & Aljadeff, E. (2023). Peer feedback: Recommendations for behavior analysts' training and supervision. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 696-708. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00761-1 Tittlebach, D., Fields, L., & Alvero, A.M. (2008). Effects of performance feedback on typing speed and accuracy. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 27, 29-52. doi: 10.1300/J075v27n04_02 Law, V., Turner, L.B., & Brewer, A.T. (2024). Using peer-led behavioral skills training to teach trainees active and empathetic listening skills in a virtual environment. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 19, 250-263. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00954-w How Good Have We Really Gotten at Supervision - CE Instructor: Dr. Amber Valentino Sellers, T.P., Valentino, A.L., LeBlanc, L.A. (2016). Recommended practices for individual supervision of aspiring behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 274-286. doi: 10.1007/s40617-016-0110-7 Valentino, A.L., Fuhrman, A.M., & Beck, J. (2024). The development of a calculator for objectively evaluating supervisory behaviors in practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 932-944. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00946-w "Who Moved My Cheese?" Book Club - CE Instructor: Dr. Jackie MacDonald Johnson, S. (1998). Who moved my cheese? GM Putnam's Sons.

In Jennifer McMahon's newest novel Stay Buried, brother and sister Ashley and Malcolm inherit their grandmother's property in Boone's Ferry, Vermont. They know the property has its quirks–including a resident that they've now inherited too–but what they weren't expecting was a generational curse that has come back with full force.      Recommended in this episode:  Alma Katsu's Incarnate (out 9/22) and CJ Leede's Headlights NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.  Lisa's next book SOMETHING IN THE WATER had a cover reveal recently with Fangoria. It's available for preorder now. UP NEXT: We will be back in two weeks with a brand new episode, when we talk to Gwendolyn Kiste about her upcoming novella In These Gilded Ghostly Hearts.  Buy our books here, including Monster, She Wrote and our newest Toil and Trouble. 

Robert Ward hosts Satake Tomohiko, Professor at the School of International Politics, Economics and Communication (SIPEC) at Aoyama Gakuin University, and Genna Lehman, non-resident fellow at the United States Studies Centre's Economic Security Programme in Sydney, about Japan-Australia relations. Together, they explore:The evolution of Middle Power cooperation between Japan and Australia The growing cooperation in defence industry between Japan and Australia Japan's recent successful rare-earth project with Australia's LynasFuture Japan-Australia cooperation Recommended readings from our guests: Yoshihide Soeya, Masayuki Tadokoro, and David A. Welch. (Eds.). Japan as a 'Normal Country'?: A Nation in Search of Its Place in the World (Toronto: University of Tront Press, 2011).Michael Green, Line of Advantage: Japan's Grand Strategy in the Era of Abe Shinzō. (New York: Columbia University Press, 2022).We hope you enjoy the episode. Please follow, rate, and subscribe to Japan Memo on your preferred podcast platform. If you have any comments or questions, please contact us at japanchair@iiss.org.Date recorded: 13 August 2026Japan Memo is recorded and produced at the IISS in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Truth About Vintage Amps discount from Amplified Parts on all Apex matched-tube products: TAVAAPEX10 gets you a one-time discount of 10% off Apex products now through October 31. So stock up! https://www.apexmatching.com It's the 170th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps, the call-in show where amp tech Skip Simmons fields all of your guitar amplification questions (or at least the ones involving tubes).    Thank you to our sponsors: Grez Guitars; Emerald City Guitars; and Amplified Parts / Mod Electronics.  Some of the topics discussed this week: :32 What's on Skip's Bench: A Voice of Music 8810 2:40 Jason's Fretboard Summit 2026 report 10:13 Recommended reading: Willie Dixon's 'I Am the Blues,' 'Bo Diddley: Living Legend,' and 'Buzz Busby: Father of Washington DC Bluegrass'  12:35 Is this Fender Super Champ safe to use? 20:06  Aotearoa New Zealand Amplifier History Project (support it here); New Zealand pop and punk; building guitars in the Congo (Fretboard Journal #56) 25:19 MusicMan HD130; Sun O))); a typewriter at the 2027 Summit? 33:34 Who made Rickenbacker amps? Talk to me about my Rickenbacker M11 41:14 Bix Beiderbecke's birthday (August 6); conversing with your amp heroes; frozen udon noodles and mushroom stock powder; Red Norvo's "In a Mist"; Donald Brosnac's 'Guitar Electronics for Musicians' 50:06 Warming up a two-pronged amp through a Variac; if a Jenson speaker has been reconed, can I stop worrying about its value?  55:35 Listener recommendation: A cheap Amazon wall outlet meter (link) 57:36 Mark Bartel's prototype line-out interface (see Instagram pic!)  58:24 The magic of purslane  1:00:29 Why a vibrator? (on old DC amps/PAs) 1:04:19 The Savage Croaker amp; Bloodstone's "Natural High;" Mesa Boogie Mark I repairs and Jim Washburn Want to be a part of the show? Join us by sending your voice memo or written questions to podcast@fretboardjournal.com! Include a photo, too. Hosted by amp tech Skip Simmons and co-hosted/produced by Jason Verlinde of the Fretboard Journal. 

Learn how to use AI to answer the marketing questions that actually matter. Join our free live Masterclass → https://www.passetto.com/ai-marketing-kpi-masterclassShowing up in AI search isn't a ranking game. It's a category-level eligibility problem.In this episode, Carolyn and Amber sit down with Gaetano DiNardi, the GOAT of SEO, to break down what actually gets a brand recommended by an LLM: entity association, AKA the model's pre-existing, trained-in belief that you belong in a category. It takes months, sometimes years, to build. No schema markup or "LLMs.txt" trick shortcuts it.Then they go after the citation obsession running the GEO conversation. Gaetano has clients getting cited constantly and still not getting recommended, because a citation and a recommendation aren't the same thing.Topics covered:Why GEO is a category eligibility problem, not an SEO ranking problemWhat "entity association" is, how long it realistically takes to build, and why some brands shouldn't even try yetThe citation myth: why getting cited everywhere doesn't mean getting recommended, and why the "95% third-party" stat is misleadingWhat it actually takes to get recommended by name when a buyer asks an AI tool for a shortlistWhy top-of-funnel content is dying on owned domains and moving to "rented land" (YouTube, LinkedIn, Substack)Who should prioritize SEO/GEO right now, and who's still too early to botherSkip to 47:00 to watch a live walkthrough: Gaetano reverse-engineers a ChatGPT recommendation in real time, asking it directly how it landed on an answer and which sources it actually pulled from.-----------------------------------------------------Measure marketing beyond leads and last-touch attribution.Passetto unifies CRM and marketing data into one clean, governed model, to finally help marketing leaders measure the KPIs they actually need.See how marketing influences pipeline, how marketing changes win rates and deal size, which programs are actually working, and where to invest next. Then query it all through AI, on demand.

In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I welcome Dr. Katie Lee, a holistic and integrative functional dentist, to answer real-life questions about the surprising connection between oral health and fertility. We cover practical advice, debunk myths, and provide actionable tips for optimizing both dental and reproductive health. Plus, we're talking about how visiting a dentist is so important as part of your fertility journey that I'm considering adding a "D" (for dentist) to The TUSHY Method.  Welcome to "TUSHY-D!" We dive into how the oral microbiome affects hormones, fertility, and pregnancy outcomes, including topics like gum inflammation, dental anxiety, and systemic inflammation markers. Dr. Katie also shares simple, evidence-based strategies couples can implement to protect their oral and reproductive health, plus the top products and tests she recommends for anyone planning a pregnancy. In this episode, we cover: Daily habits and oral care tips that support fertility and overall reproductive health Safety of dental procedures, X-rays, and managing dental anxiety before IVF How oral microbiome imbalances, gum inflammation, and systemic inflammation affect hormones and fertility Partner oral health, PCOS, and other conditions that influence conception Recommended natural oral care products, testing options, and actionable strategies for preconception planning Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 14 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

The Master of Chart Analysis (35+ Years Trading) In episode 575 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with "The Chart Man", Daryl Guppy to discuss what happens when the market stops behaving the way it used to. Daryl shares how his approach to breakouts, risk management, and trade exits has had to adapt as volatility and market behavior have changed. Learn how to stay consistent without assuming yesterday's trading rules will keep producing the same results. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:47 What's changed in markets since 2023 02:04 What AI-driven trading rush reveals about crowd psychology 04:37 What this means for the average buy-and-hold trader 05:17 Is it about lowering risk or changing strategy entirely? 08:00 What's working better right now? 10:37 How to lock in profits before a breakout reverses 12:04 Advice for traders getting caught by too many false breakouts 17:37 How the Chinese economy is impacting US markets 19:30 Should traders be trading Chinese or Asian stocks? 20:18 What traders should focus on in this volatility 24:09 Why it's hard to know when the market has changed 24:47 Where to find Daryl Guppy (link below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find Daryl Guppy guppytraders.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Grab the Free AI-Ready Contractor Playbook:Every step from this episode — trust signals, pricing transparency, and financing — in one downloadable guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vnxu41aUHua9eSnFbX8X_B5w9nci2ez1eex-XSZSon0/edit?usp=sharingReady to Add Pricing Transparency to Your Business?Schedule a free demo of The New Flat Rate and see how our menu pricing system gives homeowners the price transparency CJ talks about in this episode — while protecting your margins: https://thenewflatrate.com/demo?hsCtaAttrib=192034463396Free Resource — Revenue Leak Checklist:Find out where you're quietly losing money in your pricing, sales, and customer experience — before your competitors do. Grab the free checklist: https://thenewflatrate.com/revenue-leak-checklist Get Your Free AI Trust Signal Audit from CJ:CJ mentioned this on the episode — it's a full breakdown of the 19 trust signals your business is hitting (and missing), with a 7-, 30-, and 90-day roadmap to fix them. Visit https://kreadiv.io/ to schedule your free AI Trust Signal Audit.In this episode, Natalie Koop and Danielle Putnam sit down with CJ Todd, founder of Kreadiv and one of the only certified AI Trust Signals Partners serving the home service industry. CJ breaks down how homeowners are already using ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI Overview to find contractors — and what it actually takes to become the trusted recommendation instead of getting skipped. He shares the story of an EV installer who closed a $2,900 job from ChatGPT with $0 in ad spend, the 19 trust signals every contractor's website should be hitting, why online pricing transparency is the single biggest factor that'll make or break contractors in this new era, and why small contractors actually have the advantage over private-equity-backed shops right now. If you've been ignoring AI or wondering if it applies to you, this episode is the wake-up call.Social Media Links:InstagramTNFR- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thenewflatrate⁠⁠CJ Todd- https://www.instagram.com/cjtodd22/ Kreadiv- https://www.instagram.com/kreadiv79/  FacebookTNFR- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheNewFlatRate⁠⁠Kreadiv- https://www.facebook.com/kreadiv79/ LinkedInTNFR- ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-new-flat-rate-inc-/posts/?feedView=all⁠⁠CJ Todd- https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjtodd1/ Kreadiv- https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreadiv79/home/ Links and Resources:https://thenewflatrate.com/https://kreadiv.io/ 

Tara Seshan leads product for Codex and ChatGPT Work at OpenAI (alongside previous podcast guest Andrew Ambrosino, who's her engineering manager). Before OpenAI, Tara spent over six years at Stripe, where she joined as one of the first five product managers. She went on to lead product for Watershed, which Time magazine named one of the best inventions of 2022, and she is also a founder and Thiel Fellow. Most personally meaningful to me: Tara is one of the three inaugural Lenny's Newsletter Fellows, a program I ran a couple of years ago to spotlight the most exciting up-and-coming product leaders.In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:1. The shift from “rowing” to “steering,” and why human judgment and ambition will become differentiators as AI takes on execution2. How OpenAI thinks about building for model capabilities two to three months out3. OpenAI's best internal memes, such as “Is this maximally accelerated?” and “Are you mainlining it yet?”4. Why ambition is the new bottleneck for companies, and why elevating others' ambitions is now the key part of the PM job5. Writing as thinking vs. writing as reporting—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Make your app enterprise-ready, with SSO, SCIM, RBAC, and moreMercury—Radically different banking, now with Command—Where to find Tara Seshan:• X: https://x.com/tarstarr• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarstarr• Newsletter: https://substack.com/@taraseshan—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction(02:18) What makes OpenAI's culture so different(06:42) Why AI product strategy is all about fast experimentation(09:02) How the PM role is changing(10:50) The shift from rowing to steering(15:35) What changes when agents become coworkers(20:05) Why ambition matters more than ever(26:39) Building products for models that do not exist yet(29:21) How ChatGPT's Chat and Work modes differ(34:01) How OpenAI ships so quickly at scale(39:14) The vibe shift happening inside Codex(42:20) Why traditional roles are beginning to blur(45:59) Where humans will continue to provide unique value(48:20) How Tara uses AI in her own work(51:38) The magic of the /visualize command(52:39) Writing to think versus writing to report(57:10) How to use AI without losing your ability to think(01:00:15) Tara's biggest lesson from Sutter Hill(01:04:16) ChatGPT's site output(01:05:01) Why knowledge work is becoming more like coding(01:07:55) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Codex: https://chatgpt.com/codex• ChatGPT Work: https://openai.com/chatgpt-work• Stripe: https://stripe.com• Watershed: https://watershed.com• Thiel Fellowship: https://thielfellowship.org• Meet your Lenny's Newsletter Fellows: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/meet-your-lennys-newsletter-fellows• The rituals of great teams | Shishir Mehrotra of Coda, YouTube, Microsoft: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rituals-of-great-teams-shishir• The nature of product | Marty Cagan, Silicon Valley Product Group: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-nature-of-product-marty-cagan• Product management theater | Marty Cagan (Silicon Valley Product Group): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/product-management-theater-marty• Patrick Collison's examples of fast projects: https://patrickcollison.com/fast• Inside ChatGPT: The fastest-growing product in history | Nick Turley (Head of ChatGPT at OpenAI): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-chatgpt-nick-turley• Andrew Ambrosino on X: https://x.com/ajambrosino• Tyler Cowen's website: https://tylercowen.com• OpenAI's CPO on how AI changes must-have skills, moats, coding, startup playbooks, more | Kevin Weil (CPO at OpenAI, ex-Instagram, Twitter): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/kevin-weil-open-ai• “Chop wood, carry water” quote: https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/15921/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-zen-quote-before-enlightenment-chop-wood-carry-wat• 4 questions Shreyas Doshi wishes he'd asked himself sooner | Former PM leader at Stripe, Twitter, Google: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/shreyas-doshi-live• Alan Kay: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Kay• Brie Wolfson on X: https://x.com/zebriez• The playbook for building high-talent-density teams | Adam Ward, Head of Talent at Cursor: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-playbook-for-building-high-talent• Building product at Stripe: craft, metrics, and customer obsession | Jeff Weinstein (Product lead): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-product-at-stripe-jeff-weinstein• Sutter Hill Ventures: https://shv.com• Snowflake: https://www.snowflake.com• Mike Speiser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikespeiser• Footnotes and Tangents: https://footnotesandtangents.substack.com• The Power Broker Book Club: https://www.robertcaro.org/copy-of-six-books-six-ny-times-book• The Odyssey: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33764258• Rashomon: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042876• Akira Kurosawa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Kurosawa• Kevin Kwok on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinakwok• The Work You Do, the Person You Are: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/06/05/toni-morrison-the-work-you-do-the-person-you-are• Ari Weinstein on X: https://x.com/AriX• Sky: https://sky.app• Dylan Field live at Config: Intuition, simplicity, and the future of design: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/dylan-field-live-at-config—Recommended books:• Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143109391• Anna Karenina: https://www.amazon.com/Anna-Karenina-LEO-TOLSTOY/dp/8175993421• The Power Broker: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0394720245• War and Peace: https://www.amazon.com/War-Peace-Leo-Tolstoy/dp/8175992832• Wolf Hall: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0312429983—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

We conclude our series on the standard model with an introduction to gauge theory. We discuss how the requirement of local gauge invariance generates interaction terms in the Lagrangian, and introduce the U(1) x SU(2) x SU(3) group structure of the standard model. We also consider the problem of massive W and Z bosons, and how this was resolved by the introduction of the Higgs field and the mechanism of spontaneous symmetry breaking. Recommended pre-listening is Episode 163: The Standard Model of Particle Physics. If you enjoyed the podcast please consider supporting the show by making a PayPal donation or becoming a Patreon supporter. https://www.patreon.com/jamesfodor https://www.paypal.me/ScienceofEverything

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Are you getting real nutrition, or just expensive synthetic substitutes? In this episode of Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor, Miles Hassell MD breaks down the critical differences between the complex nutrients found in whole, unprocessed foods and the isolated, laboratory-made chemicals found in popular vitamins. Discover why standard lab test markers can be highly misleading, when targeted supplementation is actually medically necessary, and how to protect your health and budget from aggressive wellness industry marketing. Dr. Hassell also explores why improving a number on a lab test isn't necessarily the same as improving your health, and why fundamentals such as eating whole foods, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting outside may matter far more than expensive supplements and testing. Key Takeaways: Most nutritional supplements are synthetic rather than truly "natural." Nutrients consumed as part of whole foods come with a complex combination of other compounds that can affect how the body uses them. Supplements aren't automatically safe simply because they're labeled as nutritional or natural. There are specific situations where supplements can be useful, such as vitamin B12 supplementation for people who cannot absorb B12 properly. The evidence supporting many common supplements, including calcium, vitamin D, and antioxidant supplements, is not as strong as supplement marketing may suggest. Recommended daily allowances are based on limited nutritional knowledge and don't account for important differences between individuals. Be cautious about lab tests that recommend supplements based on a single measurement or biomarker. Improving a lab value isn't necessarily the same thing as reducing your risk of dementia, heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. Whole, unprocessed foods, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and spending time outside remain the foundation of good health. Consider who profits from the supplements or testing being recommended and whether there is evidence that the intervention actually improves health outcomes. Chapters: 00:00 Why nutritional knowledge is limited 00:13 Welcome to Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor 00:43 Do you need nutritional supplements? 01:00 Are supplements really natural? 01:32 Where vitamins and minerals come from 01:58 How "natural" vitamin C can be misleading 02:26 Are synthetic supplements effective? 03:09 Why nutrients from food are different 03:48 Why whole foods may be better than supplements 04:31 What does the research say about supplements? 05:20 When supplements may actually be useful 05:45 Vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D and antioxidants 06:10 Look closely at the evidence 06:26 The "depleted soil" argument 07:00 Do you need supplements based on nutrition labels? 07:47 The limitations of recommended daily allowances 08:23 Why nutrient absorption varies 09:25 Focus on whole foods and healthy habits 09:35 Follow the money in the supplement industry 10:09 Be skeptical of supplement-related lab testing 10:38 Microbiome testing and supplements 11:03 Whole foods and a healthier microbiome 11:43 Are we keeping the main thing the main thing? 12:02 What actually improves health outcomes? 12:26 Final thoughts Do you have a health or nutrition question for Dr. Hassell? Reach out to us: Web: GreatMed.org Call/Text: 503-773-0770 Email: info@GreatMed.org Mail: 4804 NW Bethany Blvd., Suite I-2, #273, Portland, OR 97229 This podcast is fully funded by our generous listeners. Support our mission at GreatMed.org/donate (EIN: 88-326-7056) Get your copy of Good Food Great Medicine, 4th ed.: https://a.co/d/1D6hIYM  #Nutrition #Supplements #WholeFoods #Health #PreventiveMedicine #WholeFoods #NutritionScience #SupplementTruths

Resources & Links⁠⁠⁠Akashic Records Training⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Programmes⁠⁠⁠⁠Appointments⁠⁠Free Beginners Guide to Your Internal Technology⁠⁠Free ebook⁠In the first episode of the Internal Tech Series, Akashic Records teacher Suzie Ridley introduces the chakra system as a practical framework for understanding your internal technology. This foundational episode explores where the chakra system comes from, how the seven primary chakras work and why strengthening your relationship with them can support spiritual development and sovereignty.Suzie explains the Eastern origins of the chakra system, how the concept was introduced more widely into Western esoteric traditions and where each of the seven primary chakras is located. She also explores how chakras relate to life-force energy, the seven energy bodies of the Light Grid and different areas of your life, while clarifying why chakras are better understood as underactive, overactive or imbalanced rather than completely blocked.In this episode, you'll learnWhere the concept of chakras originated and how it entered Western spiritual traditionsThe names and locations of the seven primary chakrasHow energy channels carry prana through the body and converge at the chakrasWhy a chakra cannot technically be blocked, but may become underactive, overactive or imbalancedHow the chakra system can help you understand your Light Grid, consciousness and spiritual developmentFollow 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 — Introduction & welcome00:09 — Launching the Internal Tech Series01:12 — Seven Days, Seven Chakras Email Series01:46 — Origins of the chakra system02:58 — The seven primary chakras explained05:54 — What each chakra represents06:44 — Chakras & spiritual development07:18 — Recommended book: Eastern Body, Western Mind08:23 — Wrap-up & what's nextWisdom 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

Some days hit so hard you start wondering if you'll ever feel like yourself again. When you're stuck, drained, or just tired of trying to push through, it's easy to slip into your head and stay there. Omar and Nicole dig into a question sent in by Robbin, who's trying to figure out how to change things when life feels heavy and progress feels impossible. You'll hear Omar unpack what actually moves you forward when you're stuck, why tiny motion matters more than you think, and how simple grounding practices can help you reset your emotional state. If you're ready to stop feeling stuck and start steering your life in a new direction, click play at the top of the page and take in this fresh perspective on changing your situation from the inside out. MBA2825 I Feel Stuck And Lost. How Do I Change Things? Recommended episodes to explore: The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova How To Motivate Yourself To Get Things Done To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q. Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi SUBSCRIBE YouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 1164 Today I do not want you trying to be number one, okay? I don't want it anymore. Wait till you hear what this is all about. AI Hacks - https://www.screwthecommute.com/aihacks SEO in 2026 - https://legacy.sba.gov/event/86695 AI Search Visibility - https://www.searchenginejournal.com/sejlive-august26/ How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars See Tom's Stuff – https://linktr.ee/antionandassociates 00:23 Tom's introduction to Don't Try To Be Number One 02:00 Do not waste money on Search Engine Optimization 04:42 You want AI to say "Here's the company I recommend" 06:28 Competing for Rankings vs Recommendations Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar - https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ Screw The Commute Podcast Producer - https://screwthecommute.com/larryguerrera/ College Ripoff Quiz - https://imtcva.org/quiz Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Have a Roku box? Find Tom's Public Speaking Channel there! - https://channelstore.roku.com/details/267358/the-public-speaking-channel How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Retreat and Joint Venture Program - https://greatinternetmarketingtraining.com/ This is the shopping cart system Tom uses! Kartra - https://screwthecommute.com/kartra/ Copywriting901 - https://copywriting901.com/ Become a Great Podcast Guest - https://screwthecommute.com/greatpodcastguest Training - https://screwthecommute.com/training Disabilities Page - https://imtcva.org/disabilities/ Tom's Patreon Page - https://screwthecommute.com/patreon/ Tom on TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@digitalmultimillionaire/ Email Tom: Tom@ScrewTheCommute.com Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes One Person Opportunities - https://screwthecommute.com/1163/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://screwthecommute.com/wordpressecourse/

In this episode, host Josh interviews Vincenzo Toscano, CEO of an Amazon consultancy, about influencer marketing strategies for Amazon sellers. Vincenzo shares practical tips on finding and negotiating with influencers, building long-term ambassador relationships, and tracking campaign results. He emphasizes the importance of authentic partnerships and outlines team roles needed for effective influencer outreach. The discussion also covers expanding Amazon brands internationally, with advice on operational compliance and market selection. Listeners gain actionable insights on leveraging influencers and scaling brands globally, highlighting the need for proactive marketing and community-building to succeed on Amazon.Chapters:Introduction & Guest Background (00:00:00)Josh introduces Vincenzo Toscano, his expertise, and the focus of the episode on Amazon influencer marketing.Finding and Filtering Influencers (00:01:29)Vincenzo explains manual YouTube search strategies to find relevant Amazon-focused influencers and bloggers.Negotiating Payment Structures (00:02:50)Discussion of different influencer payment models: matching Amazon commissions, flat fees, and ambassador/commission-based arrangements.Ambassador Relationships & Revenue Sharing (00:03:46)How to turn influencers into brand ambassadors and structure revenue-sharing based on sales uplift.Tracking Influencer Performance (00:05:48)Debate on using brand referral bonus links versus influencer affiliate links for tracking and compensation.Combining Affiliate and Brand Referral Links (00:06:36)Clarification on whether influencers can use both their affiliate link and the brand referral bonus link.Influencer Link Preferences & Negotiation (00:07:17)How agreements determine whether influencers use their own affiliate links or the brand's referral links.Tools for Evaluating Influencers (00:08:25)Recommended tools and methods for analyzing influencer engagement and performance metrics.Team Structure for Influencer Campaigns (00:09:50)Roles and team setup needed to manage influencer outreach, relationship building, and campaign execution.Manual vs. Platform-Based Influencer Outreach (00:12:34)Comparison between manual outreach and using platforms like Refersion for influencer management.Outreach Conversion Rates (00:13:50)Typical response and conversion rates from influencer outreach to actual partnerships.The Future of Amazon Marketing (00:14:42)Why brands must proactively drive traffic to Amazon and build communities to succeed in the evolving marketplace.International Expansion & Agency Services (00:16:37)How Vincenzo's agency supports brands with compliance, localization, and launch strategies for international Amazon marketplaces.Top European Marketplaces & Revenue Expectations (00:17:32)Advice on which European Amazon marketplaces to enter first and expected sales percentages compared to the US.Links and Mentions:Tools and Websites"YouTube": "00:01:29""Perception": "00:08:52"Affiliate and Referral Links"Brand Referral Bonus Link": "00:06:01""Influencer Affiliate Link": "00:06:46"Services and Partners"Ask (Partner for compliance and services)": "00:16:37"Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  I am super excited to introduce you all to Vincenzo Toscano. Vincenzo is an expert in optimizing and scaling brands on Amazon. He is the CEO of e-commerce, where they have helped more than 1000 local, national and international brands. Sell more on Amazon globally. E-commerce is a full service Amazon consultancy providing tactical execution support and strategic consulting services for Amazon sellers and vendors focused on mid to large size brands. E-commerce uses a specialist consulting framework, deep analytical ability and powerful technology to grow their customers revenue on Amazon. So with that introduction, welcome to the show Vincenzo.Vincenzo 00:00:46  Thank you. Josh, it's a pleasure and thank you for having me on Vincenzo.Josh 00:00:49  I'm super curious to dive into like the influencer marketing in the blogs, like how are you reaching out to these influencers and how are you Negotiating, you know, payment for these because a lot of influencers, it's like you have to pay me a thousand bucks just for me to post it, and then it will be on my story for 24 hours, and then it's gone.Josh 00:01:12  Right? And you're like, wow, I've got to make a lot of money. I've got to make a lot of sales. Yeah, in those 24 hours to make it worth it. So tell me about, you know, a how you're finding these influencers and bloggers, and then B, what type of payment structure are you coming up with.Vincenzo 00:01:29  Sure. So the first tip and this would be for YouTube. One thing that my team does, and of course the only downside of this is that it's very manual work. So it's going to be time consuming if you don't want to use a platform, but still it's an option to do it. So what you will do is you go to YouTube and let's say you want to do vitamin C, right? So you're gonna put all is the name of the product. And then then you put Amazon. So it could be vitamin C, Amazon or top vitamin C Amazon. And the reason why you put Amazon is because at the end of the day, YouTube is a search engine.Vincenzo 00:01:59  And that is gonna matches most of the time with videos that say top ten vitamin C on Amazon, or even if it's not title, it's gonna match it with the link of the influencer. Because if these guys do influence, they have an Amazon influencer account. The links that they put in the description have the Amazon world on it. Therefore, the search engine is going to match me with those videos. And that's the first filtering. I already know. Which ones are the guys that have been working with Amazon brands in the past. They know how the whole ecosystem works, and it's easier than working with a person that, you know, they just do blogs and they don't even have an idea about what is selling on Amazon. So I want to make sure they speak the same language. That's the first thing. The second thing is when it comes to payment terms. So these are different ways you can do it. So the first way of doing it is a matching the Amazon Commission as I mentioned.Vincenzo 00:02:50  So for example if they do 3% or 5% for Amazon with double, so we give 610% to them. Another option that we do is to write them matching the the commission. We might do just a flat fee, right? Maybe initially, when you know that relationship still doesn't exist with influence, it would do a flat fee, which I know sometimes it can be heavy, as you mentioned. But again, there there are many ways for you to, you know, analyze the, the actual YouTube channel. There are tools that you put the, the hashtag and it gives you like the history, the views, engagement and so on. And that can give you like a good idea about how good this influencer is. And based on that, if this guy asks you for 1000, but then you see that the average likes for videos like two likes, you see that that traffic is fake. So that's a red flag. And the third option, which is this is the most difficult to get. But if you get this, I would say this one is the best way.Vincenzo 00:03:46  It's basically you you transform this person into an ambassador, right. So an ambassador means that basically they become like the face of your product, and they basically talk about your product and pretty much every single video. Like it could be a banner at the beginning or you start sponsoring ...

Programming note: The Education Gadfly Show is taking a short end-of-summer break next week. We'll be back with a new episode after Labor Day on Wednesday, September 9.Checker Finn, president emeritus of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, joins Mike Petrilli and David Griffith to talk about the future of Head Start and why he thinks the troubled federal preschool program needs rebuilding, not destroying. They discuss the Trump administration's approach to Head Start, the program's longstanding weaknesses, and what meaningful reform could look like.Then, on the Research Minute, Amber Northern reviews a new two-year experiment with Khan Academy's AI tutor, Khanmigo. The study finds modest gains in math achievement, but students rarely engaged deeply with the AI tutor, raising questions about whether the improvement came from the AI itself or simply from structured practice on Khan Academy.Recommended content:The Trump team gives Head Start the DOGE treatment —Chester E. Finn, Jr., Thomas B. Fordham InstituteReroute the Preschool Juggernaut —Chester E. Finn, Jr., Hoover Press (2009)Head Start Program Performance Standards —U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and FamiliesTransformative for the motivated and mere meh for the unmotivated: How AI will and won't affect learners —Sean Geraghty and Mike Goldstein, Thomas B. Fordham InstituteOne Click Away: AI Tutoring with Khanmigo in a Two-Year School Experiment —Philip Oreopoulos and Nina Low, EdWorkingPapers (2026)Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our show? We would love to hear them. Send them to thegadfly@fordhaminstitute.org

"It's more than 2x that conversion rate coming from another referral channel." AI shopping agents are already sending buyers to Shopify stores, and they convert at double the rate of your other referral traffic. Most merchants have no idea it's happening because the analytics show up as direct traffic. Archie Abrams runs growth at Shopify, and he's spent five and a half years building the infrastructure for exactly this moment: Shop identity, cart sync, and the Shop Product Network. Archie breaks down why AI traffic lands on product pages instead of your homepage, the five-minute ChatGPT audit that reveals what AI actually understands about your products, and which product categories are winning in agentic search right now. Plus the free growth levers already sitting in your admin, and why the smartest money might still be in direct mail. Sponsors Swym - Wishlists, Back in Stock alerts, & more Cleverific - Smart order editing for Shopify Zipify - Build high-converting sales funnels Links Shopify Collective Shopify B2B (now on all plans) Work With Kurt Apply for Shopify Help See Our Results Free Newsletter The Unofficial Shopify Podcast is hosted by Kurt Elster and explores the stories behind successful Shopify stores. Get actionable insights, practical strategies, and proven tactics from entrepreneurs who've built thriving ecommerce businesses.

In this episode of the Essential Wellness Podcast, Lori Lishan shared practical ways to support families through the back-to-school transition using doTERRA essential oils and wellness products. The conversation explored simple routines for immune support, focus, stress management, restful sleep, and emotional well-being. Lori highlighted the Kids' Collection and On Guard products, while Claudine shared ideas for college students and older adults. The team also discussed creating healthier alternatives to conventional household products and preparing for upcoming educational events about the science behind essential oils.

Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD Episode Summary Dan Shapiro, author of Decoding Genius: The Unexpected Lessons of After-School Chess Club, shares how a father-son hobby turned into a study of why chess has held people's attention for more than 1,500 years. He walks through Miguel Najdorf's feat of holding 45 blindfolded chess games in his head at once, the built-in rating system that keeps every match in a flow state, and the habit of chess notation that teaches players to review their own decisions. Listeners come away with a clearer picture of why well-tuned difficulty curves matter, why chess maps onto Core Drive 3 (Empowerment of Creativity & Feedback) and Core Drive 7 (Unpredictability & Curiosity), and how curiosity itself works as a design tool. About the Host Rob Alvarez is Head of Engagement Strategy, Europe at The Octalysis Group (TOG), a leading gamification and behavioral design consultancy. A globally recognized gamification strategist and TEDx speaker, he founded and hosts Professor Game, the #1 gamification podcast, and has interviewed hundreds of global experts. He designs evidence-based engagement systems that drive motivation, loyalty, and results, and teaches LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and gamification at top institutions including IE Business School, EFMD, and EBS University across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Key Takeaways Miguel Najdorf played 45 simultaneous games of blindfolded chess in an exhibition, tracking every board from another room purely through memory. Chess's built-in rating system pairs players against evenly matched opponents, a real-world example of designing for flow state as difficulty rises with skill. Chess notation, the practice of recording every move, teaches players a habit of reviewing their own decisions that most people never apply outside the game. Judit Polgar broke Bobby Fischer's record to become the youngest grandmaster in chess history and remains the strongest female player of all time. Chess has held its relevance for roughly 1,500 years, traveling from the Gupta Empire through Persia and the European Renaissance. Dan Shapiro names curiosity as his personal superpower, mapping directly onto Core Drive 3 (Empowerment of Creativity & Feedback) and Core Drive 7 (Unpredictability & Curiosity). Topics Covered 0:00 — Opening hook: 45 blindfolded chess games 1:38 — Meet Dan Shapiro, author of Decoding Genius 2:17 — A day in Dan's life during launch week 3:29 — The tournament failure that hooked him on chess 8:19 — Chess notation and the discipline of reviewing decisions 11:46 — Miguel Najdorf and the memory behind 45 blindfolded games 13:47 — How beginners can start with chess.com puzzles 15:34 — Dynamic difficulty, flow state, and Mario Kart 16:36 — Why chess has survived 1,500 years across cultures 17:45 — Designing for long-term engagement instead of short loops 19:44 — Dan's dream guest: chess prodigy Judit Polgar 22:18 — Curiosity as a superpower, and Core Drives 3 and 7 24:34 — Chess as Dan's favorite game, and other brain games 25:38 — Where to find Decoding Genius, plus closing advice Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD About Dan Shapiro Dan Shapiro is the author of Decoding Genius: The Unexpected Lessons of After-School Chess Club, a book that explores what chess can teach us about memory, strategy, resilience, and human potential. His journey began as a father trying to support his son, Harry, and grew into a deeper exploration of why chess has been connected to genius for more than 1,500 years. Dan makes the game accessible to parents, new players, and anyone curious about how focused effort, preparation, and strategic thinking can help people of all ages grow. Find the Guest Online Website Book: Decoding Genius LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Mentioned in This Episode Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Proposed guest: Judit Polgar, record-breaking chess grandmaster and the youngest player ever to reach grandmaster level Recommended book: How to Win at Chess by Levy Rozman, creator of the GothamChess YouTube channel Favorite game: Chess, plus crossword puzzles and other strategy and word games Resource mentioned: chess.com, for beginner puzzles and rated games Dan's book: Decoding Genius: The Unexpected Lessons of After-School Chess Club on Amazon, or read more at decodinggeniusbook.com Free Resources and Get in Touch Core Drives in the Wild: Professor Game Free Guide Get Daily Value on Your Email Let's chat about your gamification project YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Start Your Community on Skool for Free Ask a question

The 30 Year Institutional Pure Price Action Trader In episode 574 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Paul Scott, who explains how more than 30 years in professional trading shaped the way he reads the market today. He walks through why he focuses so heavily on price, avoids prediction, and treats losing streaks very differently from most retail traders. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:09 How his trading approach has changed over the years 02:05 What "look at the right side of the chart" actually means 03:13 The language of the chart: reading key decision-making levels 04:40 Is his approach mechanical or discretionary? 07:38 Where he learned price action 09:44 "The educational state of retail trading is disgusting" 12:55 Why mechanical price action beats emotional interpretation 14:20 Has anything changed in the markets with AI and robots? 16:29 Emotion and discipline in trading 19:32 Paul's advice for people who want to live off trading 20:41 How he handles losing streaks 21:42 His rule for cutting a setup after two losses 22:16 How he avoids overtrading too many assets 23:48 What traders don't focus on enough 25:37 Where to find Paul Scott (link below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find Paul Scott paulscottfx.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

What does it mean to cultivate a life of Reformed piety? Camden Bucey speaks with Joel Beeke about the ordinary practices by which God forms reverential love for himself in Christian homes: Scripture reading, prayer, singing, biblical meditation, family worship, and faithful participation in the church's public worship.Dr. Beeke explains why meditation serves as a “halfway house” between Bible reading and prayer, how deliberate meditation gives rise to spontaneous reflection throughout the day, and why small, repeated habits often bear their richest fruit over decades. The conversation offers practical encouragement for parents, spouses, pastors, and every believer who desires an integrated life of devotion—one in which home, church, and daily vocation are oriented toward the glory of God and maturity in Christ.Topics DiscussedReformed piety as reverential love for GodBuilding durable habits of family worshipReading Scripture, praying, singing, and instructing childrenPraying with one's spouseDeliberate and spontaneous biblical meditationCarrying the ministry of the Word from church into the homePreparing the family for the Lord's DayThe long-term fruit of ordinary spiritual disciplinesLearn more: https://reformedforum.org/ctc973Chapters00:00 Introduction01:41 Puritan Reformed Seminary, Reformation Heritage Books, and current ministry06:24 Recent and forthcoming books15:05 Cultivating Reformed piety in the home16:22 Family worship and the Family Worship Bible Guide24:46 Prayer with one's spouse and family27:22 Biblical meditation between reading and prayer34:03 Recommended writers on Reformed piety40:04 Connecting church, home, and school45:51 The Lord's Day as an uninterrupted exercise of piety51:13 Beginning family worship simply53:58 Cultivating spontaneous prayer and spiritual conversation55:50 Conclusion

Subscribe today for ad-free listening and early access! Since returning to the White House in 2025, President Trump has threatened to annex Greenland by force, mused about making Canada the 51st state, claimed he was ready to retake the Panama Canal, and turned Venezuela into a vassal by kidnapping its leader. Trump is trying to turn the clock back to a time when annexation (or territorial expansionism) was a norm in international relations. Since its birth, the United States has been expansionist, but its conduct has taken on different forms over time. In this episode, author Mark Kawar traces the historical shift from annexationism to global influence through alliances, trade relations, and military bases. It's what some call hegemony, others imperialism. Recommended reading: America, but Bigger: Near Annexations from Greenland to Galapagos by Mark Kawar Why America Stopped Annexing Territory by Mark Kawar (article in Law & Liberty) Subscribe today to support our important work! Subscriptions begin at only $5 per month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A humorous but very gory Scottish myth about a giant called Thrim and how through unforeseen circumstances, the midges- small biting flies- came to existence. Story Prescription: A story about how people react in the face of adversity; a story of meeting your oppressor; a story of unexpected consequences from our actions; and of course a bit of humour about those vicious insects of the Scottish Highlands. Story Caution: There is a lot of violence in this tale, so if you are of a sensitive temperament, please listen as you choose. Recommended age 10+

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With ADHD, procrastination is our prime nemesis. If a task is not stimulating or urgent, it gets forgotten about, pushed out, or endlessly plagues us with guilt because we can't seem to get it done. All of this can create an immense amount of suffering and low self-esteem. In this episode, we'll explore: Why we procrastinate What specific types of tasks get procrastinated How to motivate yourself when you're unable to get yourself started on a task What questions to ask yourself that will help you approach a task you typically procrastinate Which tools are most helpful to increase productivity and reduce procrastination ADHD Mind Mapping Workshop (Aug 29th & Sep 1st): https://adhdmindmapping.com FREE RESOURCE: Download the free five-day mini-course at: https://www.drummerinthegreatmountain.com/mini-course GET THE BOOK: This podcast is an audio companion for the book, "The Drummer and the Great Mountain - A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD." Episode Timestamps: (00:00) – Podcast introduction and new book launch (00:36) – Overcoming procrastination and task motivation (01:57) – ADHD Mind Mapping Online Workshop and executive functioning tools (05:01) – Biochemical causes of procrastination and dopamine regulation (05:41) – Managing task overwhelm, emotional flooding, and perfectionism (08:35) – Five task categories: Mundane, overwhelming, emotionally charged, blurry, and no deadline (13:48) – Hunter-Farmer theory and survival instincts in task prioritization (16:32) – Optimizing brain chemistry with protein, cardio exercise, and sunlight (20:10) – Emotional motivation, self-compassion, and reframing inner dialogue (26:22) – Step-by-step questions to clarify tasks and identify simple next actions (30:46) – Overcoming repetitive task procrastination through systems and delegation (36:17) – Anti-procrastination tools: Mind mapping, journaling, and sketchbooks (39:03) – Body doubling and communal accountability (40:02) – The Five-Step Daily Planning Method, Pomodoro sessions, and mindful scheduling (43:52) – Recommended companion episodes, coaching, and community support Links Mentioned in this Episode: (Workshop) ADHD Mind Mapping (Episode) Journaling For Clarity (Episode) Perfectionism & "All or Nothing" Thinking (Episode) Sleep (Episode) ADHD Mind Mapping (Episode) The Power of Sunlight Don't see a player? Click this link to download the MP3 file. If you have an Apple device (iPhone/iPad), you can download the podcast (and subscribe) for free at this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-support/id988935339 Visit the podcast web page to listen to all 126 episodes: http://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com/adult-adhd-add-podcast >> Take the ADHD Hunter-type Quiz Outro voice over by Lauren Regan.  Episode photo credit: Joel Lee Outro music by Bahman Sarram For more info, visit: http://www.DrummerAndTheGreatMountain.com  

Adam Voith began his career in the music industry alongside the early bands riding the Tooth and Nail boom, blurring the line between Christian rock and the secular music industry. He went on to be a booking agent with clients including Vampire Weekend, Bon Iver, Haim, The Mountain Goats, Father John Misty and more. Now he's retired from the music industry and has gone back to his first love: independent publishing. He's just released his third novel, fictionalizing his experiences in the Christian rock world alongside the band Roadside Monument (with cameos from MXPX, Joe Christmas,Trey Many of Velour 100 and James Morelos of Made in Mexico Records). The title? A phrase we know all too well: Recommended If You Like. Adam is giving away this book- shipping included- so there's no reason not to get your own copy.If you'd like to join a group conversation with Adam about this book, vote in our survey here: https://www.patreon.com/rtdr/posts/should-we-do-166031311 --Do you have a Christian rock story to tell? Want to respond to this episode? Leave us a message at ‪(629) 204-4264‬.If Rock That Doesn't Roll is important to you, support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/rtdr (join via the website, not the iOS app for a 30% discount)If you'd like to make a one-time donation: https://coff.ee/rtdrIf you can't afford a donation, please tell five friends about the show.You can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing RTDRpod@gmail.comSign up for our Substack to keep up with show developments.Buy RTDR merch here.Do you like coffee? Try Larry's Coffee and support the show. The first time you spend $15, we get $30.

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Mike Petrilli is solo once again to revisit the college-for-all debate and consider whether the backlash has become an overcorrection. He considers the risks of steering academically underprepared students toward four-year degrees, the growing enthusiasm for career pathways, and whether today's push away from college could discourage some students who might actually succeed there.Then, on the Research Minute, Amber Northern reviews a new study examining more than two decades of state pre-K expansion and what it reveals about balancing access, spending, and program design.Recommended content:Has the pendulum swung too far away from college for all? —Michael J. Petrilli, SCHOOLEDNotice of Intent to Submit Federal Ed-Flex Waiver Requests— State of Alabama Department of EducationHey, Claude, should I go to college? —Michael J. Petrilli, Thomas B. Fordham InstituteReturns to Four-Year Higher Education —Doug Webber and Celeste K. Carruthers, Live Handbook of Education Policy ResearchWho should go to college? More students may benefit than we think —Matt Barnum, ChalkbeatHonest talk about who should go to college —Michael J. Petrilli, Thomas B. Fordham Institute23 Years of State Pre-K Expansion: How States Balance Investment, Access, and Quality in the Modern Era —Casey Moran, Mindy L. Rosengarten, Eunho Cha, Jade M. Jenkins, Kenneth A. Dodge, Allison Friedman-Kraus, W. Steven Barnett, and Tyler W. Watts, EdWorkingPapers (2026)Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our show? We would love to hear them. Send them to thegadfly@fordhaminstitute.org

I wanted to take today to talk about creating trial reels and making your content feel human again. (And yes, this applies to all the social media apps, not just Instagram!) The old advice of removing “I” and “my” from your content actually makes your content less engaging, and switching to more personalized hooks can make a massive difference in your engagement rates. I'm taking you on a scroll to share real examples, demonstrating how to apply them to your niche, whether you're selling products or sharing your own lived experiences. I also break down my approach to trial reels, why lived-in, authentic moments work, and how to test out different hooks that make your ideal audience feel seen.In this episode we'll be covering:The myth of “personalized” content, why it doesn't work and how to create relatable and engaging content around “I” and “my”.Examples of successful content that uses “I” and “my” and how they stand out from generic content.Using a lived experience to build a strong hook that actually reaches and resonates with the right audience, instead of a weak hook that gets lost in the scroll.Adding elements of your human experience and personality to create value and connect with like minded people.Application of the 4H's to real content, with examples so you can add your own twist!Featured content in this episode:Dietcoke: Don't text I'm busyCandleglambyperry: 320 Candles in 1 DayMacroswithem: When Diet Coke starts hitting better than alcoholMacloafe: Birkenstock Future shoe of the yearShannonmckinstrie: Your friend is “trying to be an influencer”Recommended episodes:Episode 19: Convert Viewers to Followers with the “That's Me” ReelEpisode 111: It's How You Fill in the Blanks That Makes the Hook Unique to YouEpisode 120: Three Things To Set Up Before Your Content Goes ViralEpisode 122: Insider Style Content is Taking Over Social MediaEpisode 123: Fill in the Blanks and Start Sharing Your Insider KnowledgeEpisode 124: Have More Conversations and Let Your Audience Shape Your ContentSend a message!If you use the send a message option above, be sure to include your email address if you would like a reply! (Please allow 3-5 business days for a response)Join me in the Reels Lab!Love this conversation? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Connect with me on Instagram!

Subscribe today for ad-free listening! The Oslo Peace Process seems like ancient history. Today, a truly just and durable peace between Israel and the Palestinians appears impossible, as Gaza has been destroyed and Jewish settler-terrorists rampage through the West Bank with the support of their state. President Trump's vision for Gaza may render any surviving Palestinians as second-class citizens. A quarter-century ago, in the summer of 2000, President Bill Clinton brought Israeli and Palestinian leaders together at Camp David to try to resolve the most difficult problems standing in the way of peace. To this day, each side blames the other for the summit's collapse. What really happened there? Our guest is historian Mark LeVine at the University of California, Irvine. Recommended reading: Impossible Peace: Israel/Palestine Since 1989 by Mark LeVine Subscribe today to support our important work! Subscriptions begin at only $5 per month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jennifer McMahon is the New York Times Bestselling author of thirteen novels including The Winter People and Stay Buried. She's written about ghosts, demons, serial killers, shape-shifting monsters, an evil fairy king, a terrifying swimming pool, and more. She lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida with her partner, Drea. When not writing, she spends time growing tropical fruit, exploring the wilds of Florida and seeking out haunted places, real and imagined.  Recommended in this episode: Stay Buried by Jennifer McMahon, Why I Love Horror by Becky Siegel Spratford, Hear the Dead by Ann Dávila Cardinal and Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.  UP NEXT: Stay Buried by Jennifer McMahon Buy our books here, including Monster, She Wrote and our newest Toil and Trouble.   

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:14) Amy Morin's story, grief, and the start of her mental strength work (4:18) What mentally strong people do not do (6:24) Processing grief without avoiding or getting stuck in pain (8:18) How to know when emotions are helping or hurting you (10:44) Anxiety, ADHD, self-diagnosis, and medication (15:33) Scheduling "worry time" to reduce constant anxiety (17:29) Turning physical anxiety into excitement (20:15) Why boredom and quiet time are good for your brain (25:00) How sleeping near your phone may affect anxiety (27:01) Using technology to support better mental health (30:10) The "smell the pizza" breathing technique for stress (33:00) How a half smile can help calm your brain (36:39) Recommended books and authors for personal growth (39:23) How to choose the right therapist (45:40) Where to find and learn more about Amy (46:30) Outro Who is Amy Morin?   Amy Morin is a licensed psychotherapist, keynote speaker, award-winning podcast host, and international bestselling author known for her work on mental strength. She is the author of several books, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do and The Mental Strength Playbook: 50 Tools to Cope with Stress, Thrive Under Pressure and Gain a Competitive Edge. Amy also hosts the Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin podcast, where she shares practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, grief, and everyday challenges. Her work focuses on helping people build healthier thought patterns, manage emotions, and develop the skills needed to handle difficult moments with greater confidence and resilience. Connect with Amy: Website: https://amymorinlcsw.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymorinlcsw/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymorinauthor/   Tune in: https://amymorinlcsw.com/podcasts/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

What if the fastest way to increase revenue before year-end isn't generating more leads—but maximizing the customers, prospects, and relationships already inside your database? Many business owners immediately turn to advertising when they need more sales. They increase their marketing budget, launch another campaign, or start chasing new prospects. But acquiring a new customer usually requires more time, money, and effort than creating additional value for someone who already knows and trusts your business. In this episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor and Troy Howard reveal four practical customer-retention and revenue-growth strategies that can help you generate more business before the end of the year: ✅ Upselling and cross-selling existing customers ✅ Creating a consistent referral system ✅ Following up through email and text campaigns ✅ Reactivating past customers and lost opportunities Your customer database should be more than a list of people you once served. It should be a valuable business asset that helps you create repeat purchases, increase customer lifetime value, generate referrals, and recover opportunities that might otherwise be forgotten. Whether you own a home-service company, childcare center, salon, medical practice, local business, or professional-service company, these strategies can help you uncover revenue that may already be sitting inside your business. 1. Upsell and Cross-Sell Existing Customers Effective upselling isn't about pressuring customers to purchase something they don't need. It's about identifying additional problems your company can genuinely solve. An HVAC customer may benefit from a maintenance plan, duct cleaning, indoor air-quality products, a system tune-up, or a smart thermostat. A plumbing customer may need water filtration, leak detection, drain maintenance, or water-heater service. Childcare centers can introduce families to enrichment programs, school-break camps, sibling enrollment, additional days of care, and before- or after-school programs. Ask yourself: What valuable products or services are your existing customers not buying simply because they don't know you offer them? 2. Build a Customer Referral System Happy customers often know other people who need exactly what your company provides—but referrals rarely become predictable when you simply wait for them. The best time to request a referral is immediately after your business creates a positive experience. That might be after completing a repair, receiving a compliment, solving a difficult problem, or helping a customer achieve an important result. Your team should know exactly when to ask, what to say, and how to make the introduction easy. You can also support the process with automated email campaigns, text messages, referral incentives, and customer-review requests. Don't assume satisfied customers know you want referrals. Create a system and ask. 3. Follow Up With Your Customer Database How many customers purchased from your company once and then barely heard from you again? Consistent customer follow-up keeps your business relevant and gives people a reason to return. Your campaigns can include: • Seasonal maintenance reminders • Recommended repairs that were never completed • Membership or maintenance-plan promotions • Holiday and school-break programs • Enrollment availability • Upcoming events or services • Referral opportunities • Early enrollment or year-end offers A simple campaign can follow this structure: Problem → Reminder → Solution → Call to Action The goal isn't to overwhelm customers with promotions. It's to communicate helpful, timely information that makes taking the next step easy. 4. Reactivate Past Customers and Lost Leads Some of your fastest revenue opportunities may be people who requested an estimate but never purchased, toured your facility but didn't enroll, postponed recommended work, or haven't used your company recently. These aren't completely cold leads. They already know your business. Their circumstances may have changed. They may have been busy, lacked the budget, forgotten to follow up, or simply needed more time. A short reactivation message can restart the conversation and recover opportunities you thought were lost. Before spending more money finding strangers, reconnect with the people who have already interacted with your business. The Year-End Revenue Challenge Choose one strategy and launch it this week: Introduce an additional service to existing customers. Start consistently asking satisfied customers for referrals. Send a useful email or text follow-up campaign. Reactivate dormant customers and lost opportunities. New customers create growth—but existing relationships can often create growth faster. Instead of only asking, "How can we generate more leads?" start asking: "How can we create more value—and more revenue—from the relationships we've already earned?" Subscribe to SoTellUs Time for practical business-growth, leadership, marketing, customer-experience, automation, and sales strategies designed for business owners:

You know those moments when you look at someone's success and wonder what disasters they had to crawl through to get there? This episode is your reminder that you're not the only one who's stumbled. Omar gets brutally honest about the failures he usually keeps tucked away, the ones that shaped him far more than any win ever did. You'll hear the stories behind his biggest business missteps, the ones that drained his energy, emptied his wallet, and pushed every insecurity to the surface. He breaks down what actually happened, why things went sideways, and how each flop quietly set the stage for something better. No sugarcoating, no highlight reel, just the real stuff entrepreneurs rarely talk about. If you're ready to rethink what losing really means, hit play at the top of the page and dive into how those messy moments can become the fuel for your next breakthrough. MBA2821 All My Biggest Business Failures. All The Embarrassing Details. Recommended episode to explore: How Hard Is It, Really, To Start A Business? Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi SUBSCRIBE YouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Is How Real Traders Actually Grow Their Account In episode 573 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to six successful traders share how they actually grew their accounts. Some traders can prove they could make money but can also destroy their accounts because they couldn't manage the money they made. You will learn the mistakes, risk management, trading psychology, and patience that helped them become more consistent. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:11 Bouncing Back from Losses (Charlie Burton) 00:10:07 Building Capital the Right Way (Michael Toma) 00:22:08 Finding Your Edge and Avoiding Overtrading (Marc Walton) 00:43:04 Trading Less, Knowing Your Risk Tolerance (Tyler Bollhorn) 00:53:51 The Discipline That Makes It Work (Cary Artac) 01:02:43 Simple, Disciplined Trading (Jason Sen) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Stop burning thousands of dollars on dead-end Facebook ads and Google marketing—the search landscape has permanently shifted, and the playing field is officially leveled! In this episode of The Note Closers Show, host Scott Carson breaks down how note buyers and real estate investors can dominate their target markets and rank as the #1 recommended investor using modern AI search tools. The days of prospects wading through ten blue links on Google are over. Today, sellers, lenders, and capital partners are asking ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini directly for recommendations—and if you aren't providing machine-readable, factual content, you don't even exist in their search results. Whether you have closed zero deals or a hundred, Scott outlines a step-by-step strategy to optimize your digital footprint, leverage free high-authority blogging platforms, and repurpose your deal case studies into local "AI juice" that brings off-market deals and private capital straight to your inbox. Key Topics Covered:The Evolution of Search: Why traditional paid ads cratered and why AI answer engines now give direct, single-name recommendations instead of list links. Building Machine-Readable Trust: How to optimize your LinkedIn profile, About.me, and neutral third-party review sources so AI engines cite you as an authority. The Micro & Macro Blogging Strategy: How to use AI to generate city- and state-specific articles for your top 3 to 5 target markets on Substack, Medium, and LinkedIn. Leveraging Chamber of Commerce Directories: A growth-hack tactic to build high-authority backlinks and local credibility by highlighting local real estate vendors. Repurposing Audio & Video Content: How transcribing a simple 10-minute video case study creates multiple unique blogs and boosts your visibility fourfold. Optimizing Media & Video Length: Why YouTube pushes videos over 8 minutes and how proper image file naming drives extra search traffic. Don't let your competitors capture the top AI search spots while your experience sits on the sidelines. Take action, optimize your content workflow, and turn AI search into your primary deal-flow engine! If you want to discuss your note investing strategy or need help navigating your next deal, book a call directly at talkwithscottcarson.com. Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another investor looking to scale!Watch the Original Video of this Episode HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join Note Night in America community today:WeCloseNotes.comScott Carson FacebookScott Carson TwitterScott Carson LinkedInNote Night in America YouTubeNote Night in America VimeoScott Carson InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

A new report recommends a massive overhaul of the aged care sector that would see some people paying a lot more for care in their golden years. "A place to grow old" report concludes the sector is significantly underfunded despite the government spending $2.5 billion on in home and residential care in the 2024/25 year. Minister for Seniors and Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello spoke to Lisa Owen.

How is your executive presence evolving as your leadership responsibilities grow?In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show Podcast, Dr. Ginny Baro sits down with Elizabeth Lewis, MBA, CEO and Founder of Brand, Style & Bloom, to explore how to build executive presence, strengthen your personal brand, increase leadership visibility and influence, and become more intentional about how others experience you as a leader.As our responsibilities expand, more people may experience our leadership without knowing the history behind what we have accomplished. That makes how we communicate who we are and the value we bring increasingly important.Elizabeth brings a unique perspective through visual intelligence: how color, prints, patterns, fabrics, and silhouettes can affect how we feel and how we project ourselves to others.We also explore self-advocacy, making our contributions visible, and building a personal brand and leadership reputation that can continue to serve us throughout our careers.For me, this connects directly to Continuous Elevation™. As our careers, responsibilities, and business conditions evolve, we must continue to elevate how we communicate, influence, build relationships, and show up.Listen to this episode to:Think differently about executive presence and what it communicates about you as a leader.Explore visual intelligence and how your physical presence influences how others experience you.Strengthen your personal brand, visibility, and influence as your responsibilities grow.Consider the leadership reputation you're building and how it can serve you throughout your career.About Our Distinguished GuestElizabeth Lewis, MBA is the CEO and Founder of Brand, Style & Bloom, a personal brand strategist and stylist, speaker, and author of Dress Your Brand: Use Your Wardrobe to Elevate, Stand Out, and Achieve Your Boldest Vision.She helps women founders and leaders dress with intention for success and brings a unique perspective to executive presence, personal branding, visual intelligence, and leadership visibility.

Ian Silber is the head of product design at OpenAI, where he has led the design of ChatGPT, Codex, and all of OpenAI's product experience for the past three years. Before OpenAI, he was at Artifact, the AI-powered news app built by the founders of Instagram. Prior to that, he spent eight years at Instagram, where he worked on products including Reels. Ian is one of the most consequential designers working in AI today, and he takes us inside how OpenAI designs ChatGPT, Codex, and the future of how we will interact with AI.In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:1. Why Ian believes this is the best time in history to be a product designer2. Why engineers 10x'd with AI but design teams haven't3. What OpenAI looks for when hiring designers4. “Just do less”: Ian's counterintuitive advice to his designers5. The future of ChatGPT as a super app6. Where humans still win: user understanding, invention, and point of view—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Make your app enterprise-ready, with SSO, SCIM, RBAC, and moreMercury—Radically different banking, now with Command—Where to find Ian Silber:• X: https://x.com/iansilber• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iansilber• Website: https://iansilber.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Ian Silber(02:14) Why designers in general feel anxious about AI(09:01) What makes specific designers thrive in the AI era(13:41) Why Ian says it's the best time in history to be a designer(17:13) How product roles are converging(22:24) Can AI design great products?(23:54) Where human judgment still matters(27:34) What Ian looks for when hiring designers(30:20) Why systems thinking matters(32:53) Balancing speed and craft(38:05) Designing for vastly different audiences(41:57) Solving the blank-box problem(43:31) How ChatGPT is evolving beyond chat(46:07) The vision for Codex(49:07) What Ian wishes he knew on day one(51:40) Why humility matters in AI(53:41) Advice for designers who are feeling overwhelmed(55:16) AI corner(57:43) Failure corner(01:00:45) Lightning round and final thoughts(01:05:52) Lessons from Groupon—Referenced:• OpenAI: https://openai.com• How tech workers are feeling in 2026: a workforce splitting in two: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-tech-workers-are-feeling-in-2026• Marc Andreessen: The real AI boom hasn't even started yet: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/marc-andreessen-the-real-ai-boom• 3 Spiderman Pointing meme template: https://www.kapwing.com/explore/3-spiderman-pointing-meme-template• OpenAI Codex lead on the new shape of product work | Andrew Ambrosino: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/openai-codex-lead-on-the-new-shape• Notion: https://www.notion.com• The design process is dead. Here's what's replacing it. | Jenny Wen (head of design at Claude): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-design-process-is-dead• Joel Lewenstein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-lewenstein• Anthropic's CPO on what comes next | Mike Krieger (co-founder of Instagram): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropics-cpo-heres-what-comes-next• ChatGPT Work: https://openai.com/chatgpt-work• OpenAI's CPO on how AI changes must-have skills, moats, coding, startup playbooks, more | Kevin Weil (CPO at OpenAI, ex-Instagram, Twitter): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/kevin-weil-open-ai• Please Stop the AI Confidence Theater: https://www.elenaverna.com/p/please-stop-the-ai-confidence-theater• The new AI growth playbook for 2026: How Lovable hit $200M ARR in one year | Elena Verna (Head of Growth): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-new-ai-growth-playbook-for-2026-elena-verna• Maybe Happy Ending: https://www.maybehappyending.com• The Invite: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14173636• Rivian: https://rivian.com• Waymo: https://waymo.com• Groupon: https://www.groupon.com• How a VC and a tech founder used AI to launch a brick-and-mortar business in their spare time | Andrew Mason (CEO of Descript) and Nabeel Hyatt (General Partner at Spark Capital): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-a-vc-and-a-tech-founder-used• Andrew Mason on X: https://x.com/andrewmason• Kevin Systrom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinsystrom• Sam Altman on X: https://x.com/sama—Recommended book:• The Design of Everyday Things: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465050654—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Starting a business sounds exciting until you realize it asks for more than just a good idea. If you've ever wondered whether the struggles, long hours, and uncertainty are exaggerated, this episode is your reality check. The truth is, building something from nothing can push you further than you expect, and the challenges often show up long before the rewards do. In this lesson, Omar gets honest about what it actually takes to become an entrepreneur. From the sobering odds of success to the sacrifices and setbacks that rarely make it into success stories, he pulls back the curtain on the journey most people never see. You'll hear about the emotional highs and lows, the moments that test your commitment, and why so many people quit before reaching the other side. If you're serious about turning a business dream into something real, click play at the top of the page and find out what the path really looks like, and whether you're ready for what it takes to make that entrepreneurial leap. MBA2820 How Hard Is It, Really, To Start A Business? Recommended episodes to explore: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Open by Andre Agassi Why Most People Aren't Built For Business (And How To Know If You Are) Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi SUBSCRIBE YouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show: Is voting for the lesser of two evils recommended? What would a truly pro-life society look like? ​​Is it okay to play Magic, The Gathering? ​What is the proper time to kneel for the consecration? And more. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Is AI search the future of brand visibility? Neil Twa dives into the evolving landscape of AI search engines with guest Vivienne Wagner. They explore how AI is changing the way brands get found and recommended, shifting our relationship with search platforms. Vivienne shares her insights on the importance of being an early adopter, as visibility compounds over time. She emphasizes the need for brands to establish authority and credibility across multiple platforms, including SEO, social media, and Google business profiles. Discover how AI is not just pulling answers from thin air but sourcing them from various online ecosystems. Ready to implement with us? Join the Voltage Business Builders cohort at voltagedm.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=epNone Get the five ecommerce updates that matter every Tuesday and Friday at voltagedm.com/newsletter: https://voltagedm.com/newsletter?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep-draft

Somewhere between too many ideas and not enough clarity, it's easy to get stuck. One day you're excited about a new business opportunity, and the next you're convinced it's the wrong move. That kind of uncertainty can leave you frozen, wondering if you're about to waste time, money, and energy on the wrong path. In this Q&A Wednesday episode, Omar and Nicole tackle a question from Grace, who wants to know how to choose the right business to start. Their discussion challenges some common beliefs about entrepreneurship and offers a refreshing perspective on what really matters when deciding where to focus your efforts. If you've been caught between multiple ideas or struggling to find one worth pursuing, this episode is sure to get you thinking differently. Ready to stop overanalyzing and start moving forward with confidence? Click play at the top of the page and discover a better way to find the business opportunity that's the right fit for you. MBA2819 How To Choose Which Business To Start? Recommended episode to explore: How To Validate Your Business Idea This Weekend To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q. Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi SUBSCRIBE YouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrick welcomes callers eager for advice on keeping Catholic faith alive in their families, sharing practical wisdom on parenting, prayer, and bringing Catholic identity into daily life, especially for those feeling isolated in a secular culture. During the episode, Patrick addresses hard questions about abortion, capital punishment, and helping loved ones who’ve become disillusioned with other Christian traditions. Recommended apologetics resources and personal stories appear throughout, offering listeners encouragement rooted in genuine experience. Omar - I need some advice to raise my children. No one in my family practices their faith. What can I do? (00:42) Christian (email) – Please recommend just five books for someone who wants to study and become a better Catholic apologist like you? (16:46) Rick - Is capital punishment on the same level as abortion? Do some people believe that it’s ok? (24:46) Tim - My 3 kids and I love your CD (32:34) Dave - Two of my nieces are Amish and are asking me for advice. I feel this is an opportunity for me to introduce them to the Catholic faith. What can I do? (39:09) Jose - I have a situation in my parish going on between a married couple at my church going through a divorce. The wife is a catechist that will teach my kids. Should she step down? (47:22)

MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) for $157.   In this episode the guys break down exactly how women over 30 can lose fat and build the body they actually want. They cover why the methods that worked in your 20s are no longer effective, why life stress is actually the biggest enemy (not age), and why building muscle and getting stronger is the single thing that changes everything. They walk through the three key steps — feeding the gains with whole foods and enough calories, making strength the goal rather than the scale or the mirror, and replacing cardio with walking — and back it all up with real client stories including a woman running 25 miles a week and lifting 5 days a week who was stuck at 24% body fat, and how Adam helped Katrina achieve the best body of her life eating 700-800 more calories than ever while doing zero cardio.   MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Recommended combo for this episode: MAPS Muscle Mommy followed by MAPS Powerlift — buy one get one free for $157.   SPONSORS   Rho Nutrition (liposomal NAD+ and Glutathione): https://www.rhonutrition.com/discount/MINDPUMP Code: MINDPUMP for 20% off everything. Liposomal delivery means it actually absorbs vs. standard capsules.   LINKS   Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia   SPOTIFY TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Intro 2:18 - How women over 30 can lose fat and build the body they actually want 2:37 - Why the old methods stopped working — it's not age, it's accumulated stress 4:40 - The real enemy: more stress, more responsibilities, less time and worse sleep 7:14 - Why the methods that worked in your 20s were never actually effective long term 11:02 - The one thing that makes the biggest difference — building muscle and getting stronger 13:48 - Why muscle shifts your metabolism, hormones and insulin sensitivity in your favor 16:03 - Step 1: Feed the gains — why eating more whole food is non-negotiable 20:47 - Step 2: Make strength your goal — the specific lifts that move the needle most 22:25 - Step 3: No cardio — why walking beats running for body composition 24:39 - Why walking beats cardio for women managing high stress loads 25:36 - Client story: woman running 25 miles a week, stuck at 24% body fat — what happened next 27:35 - Katrina's story — best body of her life on zero cardio and 700 more calories a day 30:32 - MAPS Muscle Mommy and MAPS Powerlift — the best 6-month combo for this approach

Adam Ward is the Head of Talent at Cursor, one of the fastest-growing developer tools in history. Before joining Cursor, he founded Growth by Design, an independent recruiting and talent strategy firm that helped build teams at the most ambitious AI and technology companies in the world. Adam has spent more than 20 years building elite, high-talent-density teams across the industry and is widely regarded as one of the most effective and creative recruiters in tech.In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:1. Inside today's “tale of two cities” talent market2. Why the traditional recruiting funnel—what Adam calls the “funnel of doom”—leads to mediocre hires3. Adam's three-step playbook: scoping, mapping, and relentless pursuit4. The worst question to ask when sourcing great talent5. The rise of the forward deployed engineer—and how to become one6. The biggest mistake founders make when hiring their first recruiter—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Make your app enterprise-ready, with SSO, SCIM, RBAC, and moreMercury—Radically different banking, now with Command—Where to find Adam Ward• X: https://x.com/wardadamp• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampward—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction(03:01) The state of the hiring market(06:41) What roles are trending up and what roles are trending down(11:25) The three-step hiring framework that changes everything(21:58) Getting the right people to actually respond(25:42) Keeping talent a top priority(29:16) Inside Cursor's recruiting operation(32:19) How to relentlessly pursue top talent(35:42) “Caring is free”(38:33) The conversation most companies underestimate(39:19) Rethinking the atomic unit of a search(40:12) Other recruiting tactics(45:04) What the on-site is really for(49:35) The importance of work trials(53:10) The offer stage(57:53) Negotiations and comp(01:01:50) The details that actually close the deal(01:07:23) What it's like working with an exec team who values recruiting(01:09:42) Talent density(01:11:18) The first recruiting hire most founders get wrong(01:15:00) Building incredible teams(01:18:12) The time between offer and acceptance(01:19:48) What's next for the recruiting function(01:21:00) Lightning round—Referenced:• Cursor: https://cursor.com• Trilogy: https://trilogy.com• Brie Wolfson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brie-wolfson-17758724• Inside Cursor: https://colossus.com/article/inside-cursor• SpaceX: https://www.spacex.com• Joe Gebbia's website: https://joegebbia.com• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• The Pitt on HBO Max: https://www.hbomax.com/shows/pitt-2024/e6e7bad9-d48d-4434-b334-7c651ffc4bdf• The Bear on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/the-bear-05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f• Granola: https://www.granola.ai• Wispr Flow: https://wisprflow.ai• 11 products I love, free for a year—the biggest Product Pass expansion in 2 years: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/productpass-summer2026launch• How to debug a team that isn't working: the Waterline Model: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-debug-a-team-that-isnt-working• The high-growth handbook: Molly Graham's frameworks for leading through chaos, change, and scale: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-high-growth-handbook-molly-graham—Recommended books:• Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ: https://www.amazon.com/dp/055338371X• High Growth Handbook: Scaling Startups from 10 to 10,000 People: https://www.amazon.com/High-Growth-Handbook-Elad-Gil/dp/1732265100• Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building: https://press.stripe.com/scaling-people—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

An introduction to the particles and forces that constitute the standard model of particle physics. After some historical background, we introduce each of the three fundamental forces that comprise the standard model - electromagnetism, the strong nuclear force, and the weak nuclear force. We then compare and contrast the different types of particles these forces interact with, including the difference between fermions and bosons, and between quarks and leptons. We consider the types of interactions experienced by these particles and the three generations of matter. Recommended pre-listening is Episodes 158 & 159: Quantum Electrodynamics Parts 1 and 2. If you enjoyed the podcast please consider supporting the show by making a PayPal donation or becoming a Patreon supporter. https://www.patreon.com/jamesfodor https://www.paypal.me/ScienceofEverything

You've got a business idea you believe in, but every time you think about getting started, the same question stops you in your tracks: where will the money come from? It can feel like you need funding before you can build anything, leaving you stuck waiting for a breakthrough that never seems to come. In this Q&A Wednesday episode, Omar tackles a question from Justin about raising money for a business, with Nicole joining him for the lesson. Together, they unpack the realities of funding, what drives investor decisions, and why many entrepreneurs misunderstand the relationship between capital and growth. If you've been wondering how businesses actually get funded and what separates investable ideas from the rest, this episode will give you a fresh perspective. Ready to rethink the way you approach financing your business? Click play at the top of the page and discover what it really takes to attract the support and resources needed to bring your vision to life. MBA2816 How Do I Raise Money For My Business? Recommended episode to explore: The Gurus Are Lying! Debt Is The Devil. How To Build A High-Cash Flow Business With Zero Debt. To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q. Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHi SUBSCRIBE YouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.