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SOME BOOKS ARE WRITTEN.  SOME BOOKS ARE FELT.  SOME BOOKS ARE NEEDED.   Speaking Human: Seven Steps to Reclaim Your Humanity is all three.   I am incredibly honored to have written the foreword for this powerful book by my dear friend, Tiffany Berg. And now… Speaking Human is officially a #1 Best Seller on Amazon!

Send us Fan MailWhat changes when psychoactive and poisonous plants are approached as spirits and ceremonial allies rather than simply substances?In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome occult herbalist and author Coby Michael for a candid conversation about plant spirit medicine, psychedelics, ritual entheogens, poisonous plants, and sacred ceremony.Coby, author of The Poison Path Herbal: Baneful Herbs, Medicinal Nightshades, and Ritual Entheogens, The Poison Path Grimoire, and The Poison Path Oracle, explores the important differences between recreational use, abuse, and spiritual relationship with mind-altering plants. Together, they discuss preparation and intention, surrender during altered states, animism, addiction and recovery, mushroom medicine, cannabis, tobacco, belladonna, and the commercialization of plant medicine.They also explore how plant spirits can challenge our ideas about consciousness, interconnectedness, imagination, and spiritual transformation.This conversation is educational and reflective, not an encouragement to use psychoactive or poisonous substances. Approach all plant medicines with appropriate caution, professional guidance, and respect. Connect with Coby Michael: The Poisoner's ApothecaryA live 90-minute workshop teaching A Living SpellLeandraWitchwood.com LeandraWitchwood.com A four-week LIVE Business Witch Experience. October 2026  The Delphi Intuition Activation Retreat is a four-day pilgrimage into sacred voice, intuitive trust, and embodied oracular practice. Through initiation at Delphi, ceremony in the Corycian Cave, and ritual in Greece's prophetic landscapes, you will deepen your connection to your inner knowing and learn to recognize how intuition speaks through the body.Learn more at elysewelles.com/visitgreece Samhainfest is a two-day celebration of witchcraft, folklore, ritual, music, and ancestor reverence, held October 31 to November 1, 2026, in Havre de Grace, Maryland.Learn more and get tickets at samhainfest.com.Support the Podcast!✨FREE Business Witch Grimoire - 5 Business Witch practices with step-by-step guidance. Get your copy: https://leandrawitchwood.com/ 

Parshas Ki Tsavo: Rediscovering Our Blessings Season 8 Episode 40 | #371 Why does the Torah treat serving G-d without joy so seriously? If we are doing everything required of us, why should our attitude matter? In this episode, we explore Rabbeinu Bachya and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on the deeper meaning of simcha, and why gratitude changes the way we experience the blessings already in our lives. 

Brian talks with Dr. Winfred Neely, professor and author of A Love to Live By: Rediscovering Agape Love in Scripture. Winfred unpacks why he chose the term "agape" rather than "Christian love" — because the church hasn't always lived up to that name — and explains how the New Testament's vision of love extends radically to everyone, including enemies, without approving of everything they do. Drawing especially from the Gospel of John and 1 John, Winfred paints a striking picture of what could change if the church truly practiced agape love: healing across racial and ethnic divides, stronger marriages, healthier homes free of abuse, and a watching world taking notice of something genuinely different happening in the church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Father Boniface Hicks joins Matt Swaim to reflect on Pope St. Pius X’s powerful teaching that Holy Communion is the “shortest and safest way to heaven.” They discuss why the Mass and Eucharist should be at the center of our spiritual lives, how Catholic devotions point us back to the Mass, and why returning to the Catholic faith can be much simpler than we sometimes imagine.Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us Fan MailWhat happens when divination moves beyond the tarot table and into relationship with the living world?In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome Joanna Farrar, author of The Diviner's Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes, and Pendulums, for a rich conversation about divination, animism, omens, and spirit communication.Joanna explains what divination actually is, how symbolic systems like tarot and runes function as languages, and why observation and pattern recognition are essential when working with signs from birds, weather, animals, and the land. They also explore augury, pendulums, spiritual hygiene, discernment, journaling, fate versus free will, and how to build trustworthy relationships with spirits without surrendering your own agency.This episode is a grounded guide to making divination more relational, practical, and deeply connected to place.Connect with Joanna Farrar: Coffee & Divination InstagramA live 90-minute workshop teaching A Living SpellLeandraWitchwood.com LeandraWitchwood.com A four-week LIVE Business Witch Experience. October 2026  The Delphi Intuition Activation Retreat is a four-day pilgrimage into sacred voice, intuitive trust, and embodied oracular practice. Through initiation at Delphi, ceremony in the Corycian Cave, and ritual in Greece's prophetic landscapes, you will deepen your connection to your inner knowing and learn to recognize how intuition speaks through the body.Learn more at elysewelles.com/visitgreece Samhainfest is a two-day celebration of witchcraft, folklore, ritual, music, and ancestor reverence, held October 31 to November 1, 2026, in Havre de Grace, Maryland.Learn more and get tickets at samhainfest.com.Support the Podcast!✨FREE Business Witch Grimoire - 5 Business Witch practices with step-by-step guidance. Get your copy: https://leandrawitchwood.com/ 

What if the goal today isn't to make your life extraordinary?What if it's to learn how to see the extraordinary gift hidden inside the ordinary?In this reflection on Psalm 104, John Ortberg explores how modern life has changed the way we see the world around us. We know more than ever about how nature works, yet we may have lost something along the way: our ability to experience creation as filled with meaning, wonder, and the presence of God.Drawing on Charles Taylor and Dallas Willard, John invites us to recover the eyes of "saints, poets, and artists" and rediscover what Willard called "the well-kept secret of the ordinary."Birds sing.Trees grow.Wild animals drink.Leviathan frolics.People go to work.And apparently God really likes hyraxes.Psalm 104 invites us to look again and recognize that ordinary creation is overflowing with the generosity, creativity, and goodness of God.In this episode:Psalm 104 and the wonder of creationCharles Taylor and the "immanent frame"Recovering the enchantment of realityDallas Willard and the secret of ordinary lifeWhy God made the hyraxSeeing creation as more than something to useThe love-letter analogyReceiving your life as a giftFinding God in everyday momentsScriptures:Psalm 104Genesis 1:26–27#Psalm104 #JohnOrtberg #DallasWillard #CharlesTaylor #Psalms #Creation #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Wonder

Episode #1174 Sometimes the biggest breakthrough in your marriage doesn't come from a grand gesture. It starts by taking responsibility for the things you've been avoiding. In this live Q&A episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt coaches several men through real relationship challenges, including separation, rebuilding trust, dating after divorce, balancing business with marriage, and navigating emotional conflict. Each conversation reveals practical ways men can reclaim leadership in their relationships without trying to control or change their partner. Doug explains why emotional safety is built through consistency, how taking ownership without blame creates trust, and why calling out "the elephant in the room" can become a turning point for connection. He also shares coaching strategies for reducing your partner's cognitive load, handling difficult conversations with confidence, and staying grounded instead of reacting emotionally. Whether you're fighting for your marriage, rebuilding after divorce, or simply trying to become a stronger husband and leader, this episode offers practical coaching that can be applied immediately. Timestamp Chapters 00:00 Rebuilding trust after becoming roommates 01:41 Why consistency creates emotional safety 05:48 Taking radical responsibility in your marriage 08:42 Courting your wife again after years together 13:37 Finding purpose beyond chaos 20:44 Staying grounded during your partner's anger 28:35 Dating with confidence after divorce 36:30 Balancing business success with your marriage 45:09 Calling out the elephant in the room If your marriage feels disconnected and you're looking for a practical framework to rebuild trust, download your free copy of A Man's Guide on How to Save Your Marriage Without Talking About It. The Powerful Man helps men become stronger husbands, fathers, and leaders through practical coaching, emotional resilience, and authentic masculine leadership.

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Rediscovering Aquincum: A Quest for Balance in History's Shadows Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-08-12-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyár arany sugarai bearanyozták Aquincum ősi romjait.En: The golden rays of summer illuminated the ancient ruins of Aquincum.Hu: A növényzettel benőtt kövek és omladozó építmények mind arra utaltak, hogy ez a hely egykor egy pezsgő város volt.En: The vegetation-covered stones and crumbling structures all hinted that this place was once a bustling city.Hu: Most azonban csak három lelkes régész járt itt minden nap: Árpád, Katalin és Zoltán.En: Now, however, only three enthusiastic archaeologists visited it every day: Árpád, Katalin, and Zoltán.Hu: Árpád minden reggel izgatottan ébredt.En: Árpád woke up excited every morning.Hu: A történelem szenvedélye hajtotta.En: His passion for history drove him.Hu: Elképzelte, hogy valami különlegeset talál, ami elhozza számára a hőn áhított elismerést.En: He imagined finding something special that would bring him the much-desired recognition.Hu: Árpád sosem állt meg.En: Árpád never stopped.Hu: Fáradhatatlanul kereste a titkot rejtő nyomokat a kavicsok és kövek alatt.En: Tirelessly, he searched for clues hidden beneath the pebbles and stones.Hu: Katalin, a mindig támogató és pragmatikus kollégája, Árpád mellett dolgozott.En: Katalin, his always supportive and pragmatic colleague, worked alongside him.Hu: Ő sosem engedte, hogy a lelkesedés elragadja a valóságtól.En: She never allowed enthusiasm to detach them from reality.Hu: Figyelmesen követte a térképeket, és mindig tudta, hol állnak éppen a kutatás során.En: She carefully followed the maps and always knew their exact location during the research.Hu: Zoltán, a csapat vezetője, a hézagok közti értékeket kereste.En: Zoltán, the team leader, sought value in the gaps.Hu: Az egyensúlynak kellett pontosnak lennie.En: The balance had to be precise.Hu: Óvatos, ám határozott volt.En: He was cautious yet decisive.Hu: Nem engedhette meg, hogy a romok kárt szenvedjenek a túlzott kapkodás miatt.En: He couldn't allow the ruins to suffer damage from excessive haste.Hu: Egy júliusi napon Árpád felfedezett egy rejtett sarkot.En: On a July day, Árpád discovered a hidden corner.Hu: A szíve gyorsan vert, amikor észrevette a lehetőséget.En: His heart raced as he noticed the opportunity.Hu: Úgy érezte, itt rejlik valami jelentőségteljes.En: He felt there was something significant hidden there.Hu: De Zoltán hangja az elméjében csendült: „Lassan, Árpád.En: But Zoltán's voice resonated in his mind: "Slowly, Árpád.Hu: A múltat nem siettethetjük.En: We cannot rush the past."Hu: ”Árpádnak döntenie kellett.En: Árpád had to decide.Hu: Hallgasson Zoltánra, vagy kövesse a szenvedélyét?En: Should he listen to Zoltán or follow his passion?Hu: Egyedül maradt a romok között.En: He was left alone among the ruins.Hu: A csend, csak a madarak és a szellő hangja, körülölelte.En: The silence was only broken by the sound of birds and the breeze surrounding him.Hu: Végül is, nem tudott ellenállni.En: Ultimately, he couldn't resist.Hu: Óvatosan folytatta a feltárást a rejtett sarkon.En: He cautiously continued the excavation in the hidden corner.Hu: Keze remegett az izgalomtól.En: His hands trembled with excitement.Hu: Rögzítette az új kamrát.En: He documented the new chamber.Hu: A szeme könnybe lábadt, amikor észrevett egy fényes tárgyat.En: His eyes filled with tears when he noticed a shiny object.Hu: Egy rég elveszettnek hitt dísztárgy került a napvilágra.En: A decorative object thought to be long lost came to light.Hu: Ám az öröm mellé aggodalom vegyült.En: Yet, alongside the joy, worry emerged.Hu: A kihívások miatt a tárgy részben megsérült.En: Due to the challenges, the object was partially damaged.Hu: Az egész csapat csodálta Árpád munkáját, de a módszer kérdése is felmerült.En: The entire team admired Árpád's work, but the question of method also arose.Hu: Zoltán sietett oda.En: Zoltán quickly approached.Hu: Halkan, de nyomatékosan azt mondta: „Megtanultad a leckét, Árpád.En: Softly but emphatically, he said, "You have learned the lesson, Árpád.Hu: A történelem tisztelete mindennél fontosabb.En: Respect for history is more important than anything."Hu: ”Árpád bólintott.En: Árpád nodded.Hu: Habár az elismerés ígéretes árnyéka ott lebegett, megértette, mit jelent a valódi tisztelet a múlt iránt.En: Although the promising shadow of recognition hovered there, he understood what true respect for the past meant.Hu: A jövőben Zoltán útmutatásait követte, a megőrzés iránti elkötelezettséggel.En: In the future, he followed Zoltán's guidance, with a commitment to preservation.Hu: A nap lassan lenyugodott, a romok pedig aranyszínben pompáztak.En: The sun slowly set, and the ruins glowed in golden hues.Hu: Árpád már nem csak remélt, hanem tudta is, hogy megtalálta a történet valódi értékét: az egyensúlyt megtalálni a szenvedély és a megőrzés között.En: Árpád no longer just hoped, but he knew he had found the true value of the story: finding the balance between passion and preservation. 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Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Rediscovering Legacy: A Summer Adventure in Ancient Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-08-12-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en sen sommardag när Lars, Erik och Ingrid stod framför de gamla ruinerna.En: It was a late summer day when Lars, Erik and Ingrid stood in front of the old ruins.Sv: Lars kände hjärtat bulta i bröstet.En: Lars felt his heart pounding in his chest.Sv: Äventyret lockade, men det fanns också en nervositet i luften.En: The adventure was enticing, but there was also a nervousness in the air.Sv: De gamla stenarna var täckta av mossa och murgröna.En: The old stones were covered in moss and ivy.Sv: Solen kastade långa skuggor över marken.En: The sun cast long shadows over the ground.Sv: Lars hade hört talas om en förlorad familjeklenod.En: Lars had heard about a lost family heirloom.Sv: Berättelser hade gått i arv i hans familj.En: Stories had been passed down in his family.Sv: Klenoden skulle finnas i dessa ruiner.En: The heirloom was supposed to be in these ruins.Sv: Han hade inte delat hela sin plan med Erik och Ingrid, men han visste att han behövde deras hjälp.En: He hadn't shared his entire plan with Erik and Ingrid, but he knew he needed their help.Sv: "Inte ens Erik tror att vi hittar något här,” tänkte Lars.En: "Not even Erik thinks we'll find anything here," Lars thought.Sv: Erik var skeptisk.En: Erik was skeptical.Sv: Han trodde att det var bortkastad tid.En: He thought it was a waste of time.Sv: Ingrid, som alltid var praktiskt lagd, sa: "Det är bäst om vi är försiktiga."En: Ingrid, who always had a practical mindset, said, "It's best if we are careful."Sv: Lars nickade men hans tankar var redan i ruinerna.En: Lars nodded, but his thoughts were already in the ruins.Sv: Han visste att han måste följa sin instinkt, även om det var farligt.En: He knew he had to follow his instinct, even if it was dangerous.Sv: De började leta.En: They began to search.Sv: Ruinerna var tysta, förutom några fågelkvitter och vinden som susade genom löven.En: The ruins were quiet, except for a few bird chirps and the wind rustling through the leaves.Sv: De följde en smal stenstig.En: They followed a narrow stone path.Sv: Lars anade att det fanns en hemlighet i dessa gamla väggar.En: Lars sensed that there was a secret in these old walls.Sv: Han kände någon slags dragning.En: He felt some kind of pull.Sv: "Vi borde nog stanna här," sa Erik efter en stund.En: "We should probably stop here," said Erik after a while.Sv: "Det verkar osäkert längre fram."En: "It seems uncertain up ahead."Sv: Men Lars ignorerade sin brors varning.En: But Lars ignored his brother's warning.Sv: Hans hjärta och hans fötter ledde honom djupare in i ruinerna.En: His heart and his feet led him deeper into the ruins.Sv: Ingrid följde honom nervöst.En: Ingrid followed him nervously.Sv: Efter en stund såg han en gammal dörr, nästan helt gömd bakom murgrönan.En: After a while, he saw an old door, almost completely hidden behind the ivy.Sv: Han drog undan grenarna och klev in.En: He pulled away the branches and stepped inside.Sv: Ett gammalt rum öppnade sig framför honom.En: An old room opened up before him.Sv: Luften var fylld av damm och historia.En: The air was filled with dust and history.Sv: Mitt i rummet såg Lars den: klenoden.En: In the middle of the room, Lars saw it: the heirloom.Sv: Men innan han kunde ta den, började rummet skaka.En: But before he could take it, the room began to shake.Sv: Stenar föll från taket.En: Stones fell from the ceiling.Sv: Han greppade klenoden snabbt, men hela platsen började krascha samman.En: He quickly grabbed the heirloom, but the whole place started to collapse.Sv: Hans hjärta slog hårt.En: His heart was pounding.Sv: "Vi måste ut!"En: "We have to get out!"Sv: ropade Ingrid och drog honom bakåt.En: shouted Ingrid, pulling him back.Sv: De sprang mot utgången, precis när ruinerna började kollapsa.En: They ran towards the exit, just as the ruins began to collapse.Sv: Ute i friska luften stannade de och flämtade.En: Out in the fresh air, they stopped and gasped.Sv: Lars höll klenoden i sina händer - delvis förstörd, men fortfarande där.En: Lars held the heirloom in his hands - partly damaged, but still there.Sv: När de såg på klenoden tillsammans kände Lars en ny känsla av tacksamhet.En: As they looked at the heirloom together, Lars felt a new sense of gratitude.Sv: Erik klappade honom på axeln med ett leende.En: Erik patted him on the shoulder with a smile.Sv: "Tillsammans kan vi fixa det här," sade Ingrid med värme.En: "Together we can fix this," said Ingrid warmly.Sv: Lars kände en djupare koppling till sin familj nu.En: Lars felt a deeper connection to his family now.Sv: Han insåg att historien inte bara är det förflutna, utan lever med dem idag.En: He realized that history is not just the past, but lives with them today.Sv: Tillsammans restaurerade de klenoden.En: Together they restored the heirloom.Sv: Han lärde sig att värdera både sin historia och sin familj.En: He learned to value both his history and his family.Sv: Tillsammans skapade de nya minnen som band dem samman.En: Together they created new memories that bonded them together. 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In this episode, Rabbi Schneider reveals how the Sabbath is not just a commandment, but a gift from God built into creation itself. Discover how honoring this divine rhythm can bring rest, freedom from stress, and deeper connection with the Lord. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner   **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES -  https://djj.show/am0   Visit our website at DiscoveringTheJewishJesus.com

Blood on the Sawdust: The Brutal World of Victorian Boxing Episode Overview In this 9th Anniversary Special, we step out of the West End drawing rooms and into the blood-flecked, sawdust-covered floors of 19th-century “Fancy” public houses. Inspired by the depiction of East End street culture in A Thousand Blows, this episode explores the history of Victorian boxing—from the illegal bare-knuckle bouts of the Regency era to the gentrified, gloved sport codified under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules. We examine how prizefighting evolved from a brutal survival strategy into a national obsession, the legal cat-and-mouse games played across county lines, and the medical and physical toll extracted from the fighters. We also dive into the remarkable life of international combat instructor Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery and uncover the overlooked history of 19th-century female prizefighters. Key Topics Covered: Housekeeping & AI Voice Policy: Why the podcast is permanently stepping away from AI-generated voice models in favour of human research, along with updates on replacement recording equipment and audio access. The “Sweet Science” & Prizefighting History: How bare-knuckle fighting functioned as a mix of martial arts, local wrestling, and survival in an era where the body was often a worker’s sole asset. The Structural Cage of the Law: The jurisdictional loopholes that allowed fights to flourish on county borders, and the evolution of legal precedents from R v Billingham (1825) to R v Coney (1882). The Aristocratic “Fancy” & Early Pioneers: The rise of sports journalism via Pierce Egan's Boxiana, and landmark international contests like the 1810 bout between Tom Cribb and former American slave Tom Molineaux. Case Study – The Ruin of Harry Broome: Following the career arc of Harry Broome from his controversial match at Acorn Bridge to his defeat by Tom Paddock and his eventual death in poverty. The Queensberry Transition: Why the introduction of gloves in 1867 was viewed with suspicion by working-class fighters, and how padded gloves inadvertently increased the long-term risk of chronic brain injury. Gentlemen, Self-Defence & Martial Arts: Highlights from Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery's C19th treatise Self Defence for Ladies and Gentlemen, including his views on boxing over firearms and his praise for female swordmasters. Women in the Ring: The subversion of Victorian gender norms, focusing on the 1888 world championship bout between Hattie Leslie and Alice Leary, and the legal outrage that followed. Sources & Footnotes Academic Articles & Published Journals Anderson, Jack. “The Right to a Fair Fight: Sporting Lessons on Consensual Harm.” New Criminal Law Review, vol. 17, no. 1, 2014, pp. 55–75. Betts, John Rickards. “Sporting Journalism in Nineteenth-Century America.” American Quarterly, vol. 5, no. 1, 1953, pp. 39–56. Brayne, Hugh, Lincoln Sargeant, and Carol Brayne. “Could Boxing Be Banned? A Legal and Epidemiological Perspective.” BMJ, vol. 316, no. 7147, 1998, pp. 1813–15. Burnett, John. A History of the Cost of Living. Penguin Books, 1969, pp. 219–220. Cone, Carl B. “The Molineaux-Cribb Fight, 1810: Wuz Tom Molineaux Robbed?” Journal of Sport History, vol. 9, no. 3, 1982, pp. 83–91. De la Cova, Carlina. “Cultural Patterns of Trauma among 19th-Century-Born Males in Cadaver Collections.” American Anthropologist, vol. 112, no. 4, 2010, pp. 589–606. Di Méo, Grace. “Women, Gangs, and Criminal Networks: A Social Network Analysis of the Forty Elephants Gang.” Social Science History, vol. 50, 2026, pp. 1–25. Early, Gerald. “The Black Intellectual and the Sport of Prizefighting.” The Kenyon Review, vol. 10, no. 3, 1988, pp. 102–17. Godfrey, Emelyne. “Urban Heroes versus Folk Devils: Civilian Self-Defence in London (1880–1914).” Crime, Histoire & Sociétés, vol. 14, no. 2, 2010, pp. 5–30. Gorn, Elliott J. “John L. Sullivan: ‘The Champion of All Champions’.” The Virginia Quarterly Review, vol. 62, no. 4, 1986, pp. 614–33. Gorn, Elliott J. “The First American Championship Prizefight.” OAH Magazine of History, vol. 7, no. 1, 1992, pp. 19–23. Huggins, Mike. “Reading the Funeral Rite: A Cultural Analysis of the Funeral Ceremonials and Burial of Selected Leading Sportsmen in Victorian England, 1864–1888.” Journal of Sport History, vol. 38, no. 3, 2011, pp. 407–24. 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Moore, Louis. “Fit for Citizenship: Black Sparring Masters, Gymnasium Owners, and the White Body, 1825–1886.” The Journal of African American History, vol. 96, no. 4, 2011, pp. 448–73. Obi, T. J. Desch. “Black Terror: Bill Richmond’s Revolutionary Boxing.” Journal of Sport History, vol. 36, no. 1, 2009, pp. 99–114. Oswell, George E. “Antedatings of Some Prize-Fighting Terms.” American Speech, vol. 32, no. 2, 1957, p. 155. Reynolds, Margaret. “‘In Chancery’ Again: Dickens and Prize-Fighting.” Dickens Studies Newsletter, vol. 14, no. 2, 1983, pp. 48–50. Ross, Ellen. “‘Fierce Questions and Taunts’: Married Life in Working-Class London, 1870–1914.” Feminist Studies, vol. 8, no. 3, 1982, pp. 575–602. Ross, Macintosh. “The Boxing Boys in Blue: Gloved Sparring and Bare-Knuckle Prizefighting in the Union Army, 1861–65.” Journal of Sport History, vol. 44, no. 3, 2017, pp. 438–55. Ryan, James Emmett. “Fight Club, 1880: Boxing, Class, and Literary Culture in John Boyle O’Reilly’s Boston.” Journal of American Studies, vol. 54, no. 4, 2020, pp. 706–36. Sandhu, Sukhdev. “London Calling.” AA Files, no. 49, 2003, pp. 50–56. Siegler, J. “The Dangers of Boxing.” BMJ, vol. 307, no. 6900, 1993, p. 379. Standen, Jeffrey. “The Manly Sports: The Problematic Use of Criminal Law to Regulate Sports Violence.” The Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, vol. 99, no. 3, 2009, pp. 619–42. Wood, Michael T. “Review of Prizefighting and Civilization… by David C. LaFevor.” Mexican Studies/Estudios Mexicanos, vol. 37, no. 3, 2021, pp. 479–81. Legal Cases Cited R v Billingham (1825) R v Perkins (1831) R v Hunt (1845) R v Coney (1882) Digital & Regional Archival Sources Chevallot, Isabelle. “18th and 19th Century Fight Club: The Beginnings of British Boxing.” Guildhall Library Blog, 2014. Cox, Sarah Elizabeth. “A Quick Note on A Thousand Blows, Black Boxers in 1880s London, and ‘Woke History’.” Rediscovering the Wrestlers and Boxers of Late-Victorian London, 2025. Faith-Kelly, Killian. “The True Story of A Thousand Blows‘ Boxing Behemoth Sugar Goodson.” British GQ, 2025. Shrivenham Heritage Society. “The Prize Fights at Acorn Bridge.” Shrivenham Heritage Archive, Access Date May 2026. WBAN Member Archive. “Hattie Leslie vs. Alice Leary: The Prizefight That Sent Victorian Era Buffalo into an Uproar.” Women Boxing Archive Network. The post 9TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 2026 “Put ’em up!” appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Let's settle into my salty side today. Substrate is sort of out of favor with the reef aquarium hobby, for reasons which are remarkably similar to some of the ones we encounter in the botanical method aquarium world. We'llthe role which subsystems play in both natural reefs and home aquariums… a discussion about why we should reconsider a substrate. This is particularly intersting to botanical method aquarium geeks, because it covers some of the same ideas we play with in our freshwater work!

In this episode, Rabbi Schneider reveals how the Sabbath is not just a commandment, but a gift from God built into creation itself. Discover how honoring this divine rhythm can bring rest, freedom from stress, and deeper connection with the Lord.

On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” with about two months until early voting begins, we update the latest on the race to the November midterm election. We examine how top-of-the-ticket races can help or hurt down-ballot candidates. And those down-ballot candidates are stretching their campaign funds to get as much attention as they can. We also learn how the summer months are for candidates to test their messaging, but after Labor Day, campaigns kick into high gear. WABE Politics Reporter Rahul Bali and Atlanta based campaign strategist and demographer Fred Hicks contribute to the conversation. In the late 1980’s, after the Blaxploitation era had ended, “Riverbend” emerged briefly before being pulled from circulation for its perceived controversy. Shot in Georgia, and featuring Steve James and Margaret Avery, the film tells the story of three Vietnam soldiers after they escape a corrupt military prosecution and enter a small Georgia town, which is under the grip of a racist sheriff. They join Black residents in a fight for protection and self-determination. Today, the footage and sound have been digitally restored, and the film is receiving renewed interest. “Riverbend” will have its Atlanta premiere at the Plaza Theatre at 6pm EST on Saturday, August 15. To discuss the film’s revival, we’re joined by award-winning actress Margaret Avery and Michael Dennis, the founder or Reel Black Renaissance, and Restoration Executive Producer for "Riverbend."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Football League (WFL) remains a significant yet often overlooked chapter in the annals of American football history. This podcast episode elucidates the fervent passion of dedicated fans who have taken it upon themselves to rectify the absence of a dedicated trading card set for this league, which was originally announced by Topps in 1974 but ultimately never materialized. We delve into the motivations and collaborative efforts of a group of enthusiasts who have successfully created a series of trading cards that pay tribute to the players and teams that graced the WFL. Through this exploration, we gain insight into the historical context of the league, the process of card creation, and the emotional resonance these memorabilia hold for both collectors and former players alike. Join us as we navigate the intersection of nostalgia and sporting legacy, shedding light on a crucial piece of football history that deserves recognition and celebration.Here are some links for you to check out.www.wflfootballcards.comwww.usflfootballcards.comhttps://www.facebook.com/WFLfootballcards2https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063602160952⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:13 The Unproduced Trading Cards of 197404:07 The Genesis of WFL Trading Cards09:37 The Process of Creating Trading Cards11:28 The Evolution of Sports Cards18:23 Transitioning from WFL to USFL: A Personal Journey24:33 Football History and Card CollectingDon't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. Do you want more football history? Test your Gridiron Knowledge, we feed you Daily with our new FREE activity, The Pigskin Trivia Drive.Grab a copy of our latest book, "Marooned," on the 1925 Pottsville Maroons NFL franchise saga.*OR* Grab a copy of our book on Western Pennsylvania football history, "World's Greatest Gridiron Team" on the 1903 Franklin All-StarsDrop us a line at PigskinDispatch@gmail .com and check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel.Contact us directly at PigskinDispatch@Gmail.comMiss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. The genesis of the World Football League (WFL) trading cards can be traced back to an announcement made by Sports Illustrated in 1974, which hinted at Topps' ambitious plans to create a dedicated trading card set commemorating this burgeoning league. This revelation ignited immense excitement among both football aficionados and collectors; however, the anticipated set was never realized, leaving a significant void in the annals of football memorabilia. For decades, the absence of these cards has been felt by enthusiasts who yearned for a tangible connection to a league that, despite its brief existence, left an indelible mark on the sport's history. The discussion that unfolds in this episode navigates the passionate efforts of dedicated fans who have taken it upon themselves to rectify this historical oversight by producing their own WFL trading cards, thereby preserving the legacy of the league and its players. As the conversation progresses, we delve into the personal narratives of the individuals behind the creation of these trading cards. Each participant shares their unique journey into the realm of WFL fandom, often recounting formative experiences that solidified their allegiance to the league. These anecdotes reflect not only a shared nostalgia for a time when the WFL captivated audiences with its vibrant colors and distinctive logos, but also a collective ambition to honor and memorialize the players who were part of this unique chapter in football history. The camaraderie among the creators is palpable, as they recount how their mutual admiration for the league facilitated their collaboration in bringing these trading cards to life. In addition to exploring the motivations behind the card creations, the episode also addresses the practical aspects of producing these collectibles. From sourcing historical photographs to designing card templates that evoke the essence of 1970s football memorabilia, the creators describe the multifaceted process involved in bringing these cards to fruition. Listeners are invited to reflect on the importance of preserving sports history, as well as the joy that comes from rekindling fond memories through the tangible medium of trading cards. This episode ultimately serves as a tribute to the enduring legacy of the WFL and the passionate individuals committed to ensuring that its history is not forgotten, but rather celebrated and cherished through these newly minted cards.

Send us Fan MailHow can working with the moon help you slow down, listen to yourself, and create meaningful change?In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome author and professional witch Jen Sankey to explore lunar magic and her book Manifesting by the Moon. Jen shares how the phases of the moon can become a practical framework for manifestation, tarot, spellwork, rest, reflection, and personal growth.They explore why the often-overlooked dark moon may be one of the most important phases, how tarot cards can deepen lunar practice, and why manifestation requires more than simply wishing for something. The conversation also moves through shadow work, intuition, authentic desire, hustle culture, moon bathing, Hekate's Deipnon, and learning to let your spiritual practice ebb and flow.Rather than chasing perfect rituals or instant results, Jen encourages witches to work with the moon in accessible ways, trust themselves, and remember that done is better than perfect. Connect with Jen Sankey: Visit Stardust Wanderer Tarot Follow Stardust Wanderer Tarot on InstagramA live 90-minute workshop teaching A Living SpellLeandraWitchwood.com LeandraWitchwood.com A four-week LIVE Business Witch Experience. October 2026  The Delphi Intuition Activation Retreat is a four-day pilgrimage into sacred voice, intuitive trust, and embodied oracular practice. Through initiation at Delphi, ceremony in the Corycian Cave, and ritual in Greece's prophetic landscapes, you will deepen your connection to your inner knowing and learn to recognize how intuition speaks through the body.Learn more at elysewelles.com/visitgreece Samhainfest is a two-day celebration of witchcraft, folklore, ritual, music, and ancestor reverence, held October 31 to November 1, 2026, in Havre de Grace, Maryland.Learn more and get tickets at samhainfest.com.Support the Podcast!✨FREE Business Witch Grimoire - 5 Business Witch practices with step-by-step guidance. Get your copy: https://leandrawitchwood.com/ 

Host Fran Lacuata talks to lifelong martial artist Connie Burns about their journey, both in eastern martial arts, self defence and HEMA.Full of fascinating insights and experiences, listen in as they discuss the highs and lows of learning and teaching the fighting arts, and how Connie found their way back to the original joy that drew them in.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Homeward Heart: Rediscovering Roots at the Zhongyuan Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-09-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 稻田在夏日的阳光下泛着波光，犹如大海的绿色波浪。En: The fields shimmered under the summer sun like the green waves of the sea.Zh: 蝉声此起彼伏，伴随着远处村子的钟声，仿佛在为中元节的到来增添一丝神秘。En: The cicadas' chirping was intermittent, accompanied by the distant village's bells, adding a touch of mystery to the arrival of the Zhongyuan Festival.Zh: 小明踏上回家的小路，背后是他在城市的点滴，眼前是他熟悉的家乡。En: Xiao Ming set foot on the path back home, leaving behind his memories of the city, with his familiar hometown ahead.Zh: 那是云南一个安静的小村庄，四周被稻田环绕。En: It was a quiet little village in Yunnan, surrounded by rice paddies.Zh: 村里每个房子门口都已挂上了灯笼，流淌着柔和的赤光，仿佛引导亡灵归来的灯塔。En: Lanterns had been hung at the entrance of each house in the village, casting a soft red glow as if they were beacons guiding the spirits back home.Zh: 今年的中元节，小明决定不再错过。En: This year, Zhongyuan Festival, Xiao Ming decided not to miss it.Zh: 他想亲手帮忙收割那些金黄饱满的稻谷，想在灯火的映衬下缅怀自己的祖先。En: He wanted to help harvest the golden, full ears of rice with his own hands and, under the glow of the lights, cherish the memory of his ancestors.Zh: “欢迎回来，小明！”栗花的声音从田里传来。En: "Welcome back, Xiao Ming!" Lihua's voice came from the field.Zh: 她在大树下歇息，脸上满是汗水。En: She was resting under a big tree, her face full of sweat.Zh: 小明笑着挥手，心中涌现出一股久违的温馨。En: Xiao Ming waved with a smile, a long-lost warmth welling up in his heart.Zh: 他想起在城市忙碌的日子，每每午夜醒来，总觉得缺少些什么。En: He thought of his busy days in the city, where waking up at midnight always left him feeling like something was missing.Zh: 三天后，田地里的人都忙碌起来。En: Three days later, everyone in the fields was busy.Zh: 陈伟是小明的儿时伙伴，现在是村里的一名农夫。En: Chen Wei, Xiao Ming's childhood friend, was now a farmer in the village.Zh: 他把一个大竹篮递给小明，“一起来吧，需要你呢。”En: He handed a large bamboo basket to Xiao Ming, "Join us, we need you."Zh: 小明接过篮子，感受到竹子的纹理在掌心隐隐刺痛，却让他心中倍感踏实。En: Xiao Ming took the basket, feeling the textures of bamboo subtly pricking his palm, yet it filled his heart with a sense of solidity.Zh: 白天的劳作让人疲惫，但更多的是充实。En: Laboring during the day was exhausting, but more fulfilling.Zh: 到了夜晚，中元节的祭祖仪式在村中心展开，烛焰摇曳，供桌上摆满水果和香烛。En: At night, the Zhongyuan Festival ancestor-worship ceremony unfolded in the village center with flickering candlelight and offering tables filled with fruits and incense.Zh: 小明跟随全村的老人们一起祈祷，低声念诵着祝福的话语。En: Xiao Ming joined the village elders in prayer, softly chanting blessing words.Zh: 灯光下，小明望着四周，一种力量从他内心深处慢慢升起。En: Under the lights, Xiao Ming looked around, and a force slowly rose from deep within him.Zh: 那是对土地的热爱，对家的依恋。En: It was a love for the land, an attachment to home.Zh: 他突然意识到，无论身处何地，家永远是支撑他前行的根基。En: He suddenly realized that no matter where he was, home was always the foundation that supported his journey forward.Zh: 翌日清晨，小明做了决定，他要更频繁地回到这里，用行动支持家乡的发展。En: The next morning, Xiao Ming made a decision: he would return more often to contribute to his hometown's development with actions.Zh: “即便再忙，我都会回来，”小明对栗花和陈伟说，他们脸上露出赞许的微笑。En: "Even if I'm busy, I will come back," he told Lihua and Chen Wei, who smiled approvingly.Zh: 小明心里明白，现代都市与传统乡村并非彼此排斥，而是共同构成了他完整的世界。En: Xiao Ming understood that the modern city and the traditional village weren't mutually exclusive but together formed his complete world.Zh: 就在稻田边，小明再度望向远方，他知道未来的路虽然充满挑战，但不再感到孤单。En: Right by the rice fields, Xiao Ming gazed again into the distance, knowing that the road ahead was full of challenges but no longer feeling alone.Zh: 云南的田野，他的家庭，他的祖先，都是他心灵深处永恒的港湾。En: The fields of Yunnan, his family, his ancestors, are all an eternal haven deep in his soul. Vocabulary Words:shimmered: 泛着波光intermittent: 此起彼伏chirping: 蝉声beacons: 灯塔ancestors: 祖先harvest: 收割cherish: 缅怀textures: 纹理bamboo: 竹子exhausting: 疲惫flickering: 摇曳offering tables: 供桌incense: 香烛chanting: 念诵blessing: 祝福attachment: 依恋foundation: 根基development: 发展mutually exclusive: 彼此排斥haven: 港湾fields: 田野companionship: 伴随glow: 赤光spirit: 亡灵pricking: 刺痛solidity: 踏实journey: 前行effigy: 象kindred: 亲属familiar: 熟悉

Welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares.I'm your host, Tavares Garrett, and welcome to Season 11, Episode 11.Today's episode is deeply personal.It's about something I think many of us experience but rarely talk about.It's called...Reminding Yourself of You.Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought,"I don't even recognize myself anymore."Not because you've changed physically...But because somewhere along the journey...You lost pieces of yourself.Maybe life happened.Maybe trauma happened.Maybe parenthood.Maybe marriage.Maybe divorce.Maybe addiction.Maybe grief.Maybe success.Maybe failure.Maybe years of putting everyone else first.Whatever the reason...One day you woke up and realized...You've been surviving for so long...That you forgot who you are outside of survival.Today's episode is about coming home to yourself.It's about remembering your voice.Your values.Your purpose.Your joy.Your strength.Your identity.Because the world spends enough time telling you who you should become.Sometimes you need to stop...And remember who you've always been.Love Yourself, Love Each Other and Live Your Truth,LYTWT PodcastTavares A Garrett Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tavaresagarrett⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Books by TAG Publishing⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08778562H⁠⁠⁠The Body Synthesis Mind, Body, Nutrition, Results. ⁠⁠⁠Body Synthesis - Mind, Body, Spirit, Nutrition, Results.⁠⁠⁠The Body Synthesis Store Link ⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/thebodysynthesis⁠⁠The Body Synthesis/NUSkin Premium Skin-Care Essentials ⁠⁠Beauty and Wellness | Nu Skin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Black Love Xperience Podcast hosted by Am & T ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/black-love-xperienc⁠⁠⁠ TAG MGMT Media Coverage Activations⁠⁠⁠www.tagmgmt.net

After nearly 50 years in Australia, Gold Coast-based marriage celebrant Josie Dare is longing to return to the Philippines—the country she left as a child. - Matapos ang halos 50 taon sa Australia, sabik nang makauwi sa Pilipinas si Josie Dare—isang pagbabalik sa bayang iniwan niya noong bata pa siya. Sa bawat pagkaing Pinoy at alaala ng kanyang ina, muling nabubuhay ang kanyang ugnayan sa kulturang matagal niyang pinanghawakan.

After six weeks of travel filled with business, celebration, networking, family, and personal reflection, Dr. Kelly shares the lessons she brought home from one extraordinary 12-hour stop in Panama. From watching ships move through the Panama Canal to walking centuries-old streets and discovering her love for colonial architecture, history, and engineering, this episode reminds listeners that rest isn't the opposite of productivity—it is the birthplace of clarity.If you've been giving everyone else your energy, this episode is your invitation to rediscover what fills your soul.Stay Connected with VivaLife SPF ME If this episode resonated with you, please like, share, and follow the VivaLife SPF ME Podcast on Spotify, Amazon, and Google Podcasts to help us spread the message of healing, empowerment, and intentional living.Subscribe to our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@vivalifespfmeJoin our communityGet access to our mailing list, upcoming events, and transformational experiences:https://drkellyomd.com/join-our-newsletterBook Dr. Kelly O., MD for your next event or speaking engagement:https://drkellyomd.com/book-for-an-eventPurchase your VivaLife SPF ME Journalhttps://vivalifespfme.com/vivalife-spfme-product-details/product/67ef31d160ab281de2e01b05Shop “We Can't Be Erased” MerchandiseT-shirts & hats that speak truth and strength:https://vivalifespfme.com/vivalife-spfme-product-details/product/67da338b44eafa3985031064/#Affirmation #365DaysofAffirmation #VivaLifeSPFMEPodcast #VivaLifeSPFME #DrKellyOMD

Send us Fan MailAmerica is celebrating 250 years of freedom but what does it actually take for a nation to remain free? In this thought-provoking solo episode, Coach Chris Wilson explores the connection between personal responsibility, physical health, spiritual clarity, and the strength of a free society. He challenges listeners to consider whether a culture that is physically unhealthy, spiritually confused, and easily offended can truly sustain the liberties it has inherited. Along the way, Chris reflects on how America has changed since its founding, examining where we've grown stronger, where we've grown weaker, and why character matters more than comfort. He also shares his perspective on delayed gratification, emotional resilience, the pursuit of absolute truth, and the forgotten virtues that once defined generations of Americans. Rather than focusing solely on politics, this conversation invites listeners to look inward and examine the everyday choices that shape families, communities, and ultimately the future of our country. If you've been searching for a message that encourages courage, discipline, faith, and personal growth, this episode will challenge and inspire you. Freedom isn't sustained by laws alone, it is sustained by people willing to live with conviction, responsibility, and purpose.Time Stamps00:00 – The truth about delayed gratification0:56 – Welcome to the Strong by Design podcast!01:23 – Join host Chris Wilson for today's special solo episode04:07 – Are we too ‘soft' to stay free?06:50 – Hidden connection between fitness and freedom10:00 – Where personal responsibility meets political freedom12:49 – Finding absolute truth in a confused world15:57 – What real peace actually looks like (where it comes from)20:03 – How to master your emotional control23:53 – Is modern America stronger, weaker, or different?31:00 – What changed since 1776?36:00 – The most dangerous narrative threatening our culture41:10 – How to protect what actually matters43:50 – Rediscovering forgotten values48:13 – The single virtue we lost along the way51:00 – Six essential traits for the next generation53:00 – The dark side of "winning at all costs"55:40 – What it really takes to keep our freedom1:00:00 - Share, rate & review the Strong by Design podcast!Resources:Unoffendable the bookConnect with Coach Chris:InstagramSupport the showConnect w/ Critical Bench: YoutubeFacebookInstagramCriticalBench.comCriticalNutritionLabs.comStrongByDesignPodcast.com

Kenneth R. Lakritz, Ph.D., author of Remembering Self: Seasons of the Soul Rediscovered Through Mystical Experience and Depth Psychology is a licensed clinical psychologist with four decades of experience. Dr. Lakritz's career has taken a winding path from clinical neuropsychology through his current dedication to long-term depth psychotherapy with an alchemical, Jungian orientation. He has devoted his clinical and academic life to adult developmental challenges, both with mid- and late-life populations, and has spent many years writing on the subjects of eldering, inter-generational dialogue, and late-life development. A unique exploration of the human psyche and the journey toward psychospiritual unity, Remembering Self covers the mind-body-spirit realm as well as personal development, psychology, spirituality, midlife, eldering, and death, uniquely weaving together the mystery of mystical spirituality, the depth of Jungian Psychoanalysis, and the complexity of attachment theory. Broken into sections that follow the “four seasons of life” through which the soul evolves, this book details the tasks, responsibilities, and development necessary to integrate and move through each stage. Each season represents both a universal, transcendent perspective and an immanent, personal reflection through the voice of Shemah, a character recounting his life as he nears death under the guidance of Cornelius, a wise figure representing the essence of Self. Although Shemah is a fictional character, his story is an amalgam of Lakritz's clinical patients over decades of practice. In whatever season of re-membering readers find themselves, this book will help light their way toward a fuller awareness and expression of the Self.

What if the next step in your healing isn't finding the perfect answer, but simply changing your environment?In this episode, Mardi Winder welcomes intentional travel coach and former psychotherapist Teri Bach for a fascinating conversation about how travel can become a powerful tool for healing, growth, and self-discovery after divorce and other major life transitions. Rather than encouraging women to simply "get away," Teri explains how intentional travel helps create the mental and emotional space needed to reconnect with yourself, process grief, and build confidence for the future.Drawing from her own experiences as both a longtime caregiver and someone who found herself asking, "Who am I now?" after a significant loss, Teri shares how a single trip to Italy transformed her outlook and inspired an entirely new career helping women over 50 reclaim their sense of purpose.Together, Mardi and Teri discuss why so many women struggle after losing an important life role, whether through divorce, caregiving, or becoming an empty nester. They explore the importance of grieving before rushing into the next chapter, why simply changing locations doesn't automatically change your mindset, and how thoughtful preparation can turn even a short getaway into a life-changing experience.Whether your dream is traveling across Europe or simply spending a quiet weekend in the next town over, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on how stepping outside your daily routine can help you step into the next version of yourself.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why losing a life role often feels more unsettling than expected.• The difference between a vacation and intentional travel.• How grief and healing influence your readiness for new experiences.• Why travel doesn't have to be expensive or international to be transformational.• Practical ways to rebuild confidence and create a meaningful next chapter after divorce or loss.About the Guest:Teri Bach is a Travel Coach, former psychotherapist with 28 years of experience, and speaker who helps women over 50 rediscover themselves after major life transitions. After experiencing profound personal losses and the end of her role as a caregiver, Teri found herself asking the same questions many women do: Who am I now? What comes next? A life-changing trip to Italy became the turning point that helped her reconnect with herself and see new possibilities for her future. Today, she specializes in intentional travel—using new environments and experiences as a powerful way to help women move from feeling lost and disconnected to gaining clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.For Teri's gift: https://untappedpotentialcoaching.com/quiz-stuck-spinning-or-ready-for-more/To connect:Website: www.UntappedPotentialCoaching.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teri.bach.79LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teribachAbout the HostMardi Winder is a Strategic Divorce Consultant and High-Conflict Divorce Coach who helps high-achieving individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in mediation, divorce coaching and conflict resolution, she supports clients in making smart decisions while reducing emotional and financial fallout, particularly in high-conflict, high-asset and complex divorces. Mardi is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and the Strategic Divorce Directory, LLC.For Mardi's gift: The Resilience Building Blueprint: A 28-Day Journey To A Stronger You https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/rbbConnect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinder/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Most people spend decades preparing financially for retirement, yet few prepare for what comes next emotionally. Leaving a career often means losing daily structure, professional identity, and a sense of purpose—challenges that can profoundly influence health and well-being. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Gregg Lunceford, Managing Director at Mesirow and author of Exit from Work, to explore the often-overlooked psychological and social aspects of retirement. Together, they discuss how adults over 50 can intentionally create purpose, meaningful routines, and fulfilling relationships to thrive during one of life's biggest transitions.Learn more at https://www.mesirow.com/bio/gregg-luncefordPlease, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like' button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcastBUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast. (We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.)BUY Exit from Work on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3RkfS4bThe Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLAuro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcastNutritional Biochemical Inc. (NBI) | Trusted supplement. NBI stands 100% behind the quality of their formulations and the science on which they're based. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://shop.nbihealth.com/agingwellJigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It's fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://bit.ly/4ks3Y0OBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELLKneeMo | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwellProlon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcastL-Nutra Health | The medical division of L-Nutra, focused on helping people manage and potentially reverse chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and obesity, using personalized, lifestyle-based programs grounded in evidence, not prescriptions. | Use this link: https://l-nutrahealth.com/theagingwellpodcastThrive25 | Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffreyFusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8ZrDr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELL

Have you ever lost sight of who you are while building a life for everyone else? So many women spend years putting their own dreams on hold, believing there'll be time "one day". But what if it's never too late to rediscover yourself, reconnect with your creativity and have the courage to build a life that truly reflects who you are? In this episode of It's a Mindset, I'm joined by renowned artist and fashion designer Anastasia Cairns, founder of a.nty story. Born in Indonesia and trained in fashion design in both Milan and Australia, Anastasia has created a beautiful slow fashion label that combines wearable art with a powerful mission: to empower women to embrace their individuality, strength and inner goddess. Having known Anastasia for several years and supported part of her journey, I've had a front-row seat to the passion, courage and resilience behind a.nty story. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch her rediscover herself and transform a dream into reality through her stunning, vibrant designs. This conversation is deeply personal as we reflect on the challenges she's overcome, the lessons she's learned and the woman she's become. Together, we explore what it means to lose yourself in a relationship, rebuild with courage, reconnect with your dreams and redefine success on your own terms. This is a heartfelt conversation about resilience, creativity and remembering that it's never too late to create a life that feels authentically yours. Key Episode Takeaways: How wearable art can empower women to express their individuality, strength and inner goddess. Why losing yourself in a relationship doesn't have to define the rest of your life — and how it's possible to rebuild with courage. How reconnecting with your creativity can help you rediscover who you truly are. Why true success isn't measured by achievements, but by finding inner peace and having the courage to follow your dreams. About the Guest: Anastasia Cairns is an Indonesian-born artist and fashion designer whose work celebrates the beauty, strength and individuality of women. After studying fashion at the prestigious Istituto Marangoni in Milan and completing a Master of Design in Australia, she founded a.nty story — a slow fashion label that combines vibrant wearable art with a mission to empower women to embrace their authentic selves. Through both her paintings and fashion collections, Anastasia inspires women to reconnect with their inner strength, celebrate their uniqueness and express themselves with confidence. Her journey of rebuilding her life, following her dreams and creating a purpose-driven business is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to rediscover yourself and create a life that feels truly aligned. Show Resources: Follow a.nty story on Instagram: @a.ntystory Check Out the a.nty story Website: https://antystory.com.au/ Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram: @emmalagerlow Learn More About Become the Butterfly: https://www.emmalagerlow.com/become-the-butterfly-coaching-program Book Complimentary Call with Emma: https://calendly.com/hello-emmalagerlow/30mincall If you loved this episode, make sure you share it on your Instagram Stories and tag us @emmalagerlow and @a.ntystory. Yours in Empowerment, Emma. X.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rediscovering Roots: A Journey to Find Cultural Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-03-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 车子在尘土飞扬的公路上驶向黄山，路边的风景悠然淡雅。En: The car drove along the dusty road towards Huangshan, as the scenery beside the road was serene and elegant.Zh: 立夏坐在后座，凝视着窗外，心中充满期待。En: Lixia sat in the back seat, gazing out the window, her heart filled with anticipation.Zh: 这趟旅程，她希望能重新找回她内心失落的文化联系。En: On this journey, she hoped to rediscover her lost cultural connection.Zh: 美和建则坐在前排，两人正开心地讨论待会儿在当地集市购物的计划。En: Mei and Jian sat in the front row, happily discussing their plans to shop at the local market.Zh: 他们到达了集市，彩旗迎风飘扬，空气中充满着香甜的食物气味。En: When they arrived at the market, colorful flags fluttered in the wind, and the air was filled with the sweet aroma of food.Zh: 这里因为七夕节变得非常热闹，游客络绎不绝。En: Because of the Qixi Festival, the place was bustling with tourists.Zh: 立夏看着这一切，感到有些无所适从。En: Lixia looked at it all, feeling somewhat at a loss.Zh: 她想买件有传统意义的东西，一件能帮助她更贴近家族历史的纪念品。En: She wanted to buy something with traditional significance, a souvenir that could help her get closer to her family's history.Zh: “快来拍张照！En: "Come on, let's take a picture!"Zh: ”美兴奋地喊着，拉着建在一个纪念品摊位前摆姿势。En: Mei exclaimed excitedly, pulling Jian to pose in front of a souvenir stall.Zh: 立夏勉强微笑着，却心不在焉。En: Lixia forced a smile, but her mind was elsewhere.Zh: 她知道，这里的商品大多是批量生产，缺少她所寻求的独特意义。En: She knew that most of the products here were mass-produced, lacking the unique meaning she sought.Zh: 她决定自己离开，试着寻找一个安静的角落。En: She decided to leave on her own to find a quiet corner.Zh: 果然，如她所愿，她来到了一个人烟稀少的区域。En: As she wished, she came upon an area with few people.Zh: 在那里，一个白发苍苍的老人坐在小桌后，出售着手工艺品。En: There, an elderly man with white hair sat behind a small table, selling handicrafts.Zh: 立夏小心地走近，看到这些工艺品都非常精美。En: Lixia carefully approached and saw that these crafts were exquisitely made.Zh: 老人微笑着欢迎她，开始讲述每件物品背后的故事。En: The old man welcomed her with a smile and began to tell the stories behind each item.Zh: 立夏听得入迷，这些故事唤起了她内心深处对传统的渴望。En: Lixia listened intently, and these stories awakened her deep longing for tradition.Zh: 她非常喜欢一个用竹子精雕细琢的风铃，听着老人的讲述，她仿佛看到了自己祖父母的影子。En: She was particularly drawn to a finely carved bamboo wind chime, and listening to the old man's tales, she seemed to see the shadows of her grandparents.Zh: 最后，她决定买下这个风铃。En: In the end, she decided to buy the wind chime.Zh: 这不仅是因为它的美丽，更因为它承载着许多珍贵的传说和情感。En: Not just for its beauty, but because it carried many precious legends and emotions.Zh: 当她回到朋友身边时，美和建立刻注意到了她脸上焕然一新的平静。En: When she returned to her friends, Mei and Jian immediately noticed the newfound peace on her face.Zh: “哇，这个风铃真漂亮！En: "Wow, this wind chime is beautiful!Zh: 哪买的？En: Where did you get it?"Zh: ”建好奇地问。En: Jian asked curiously.Zh: 立夏微笑着，向他们讲述了老人的故事。En: Lixia smiled and shared the old man's story with them.Zh: 听完后，美和建都安静了下来，仔细端详着风铃。En: After listening, Mei and Jian both fell silent, carefully examining the wind chime.Zh: “我觉得你做了个很棒的选择，”美由衷地说。En: "I think you made a great choice," Mei sincerely said.Zh: 那一刻，立夏感受到了一种前所未有的满足感。En: At that moment, Lixia felt an unprecedented sense of fulfillment.Zh: 她知道自己做了正确的决定。En: She knew she had made the right decision.Zh: 这次旅行不仅仅是为了娱乐，而是让她重新找到了心灵的归属。En: This trip was not just for entertainment but allowed her to find a sense of belonging in her heart.Zh: 她明白，现代与传统是可以在心中并存的。En: She understood that modernity and tradition could coexist within her heart.Zh: 黄山下，七夕的夜空如常般璀璨，而立夏的内心，更是充满了亮光。En: Beneath Huangshan, the Qixi night's sky was as splendid as usual, and Lixia's heart was even more filled with light. Vocabulary Words:dusty: 尘土飞扬serene: 悠然elegant: 淡雅anticipation: 期待rediscover: 重新找回fluttered: 飘扬aroma: 气味bustling: 热闹souvenir: 纪念品traditional: 传统significance: 意义mass-produced: 批量生产exquisitely: 精美handicrafts: 手工艺品welcomed: 欢迎stories: 故事longing: 渴望finely: 精雕细琢carved: 雕bamboo: 竹子tales: 讲述shadows: 影子emotions: 情感fulfillment: 满足感belonging: 归属modernity: 现代coexist: 并存splendid: 璀璨light: 亮光

Back from a July break full of walking, observing, and listening in Portland, Oregon. Avid pedestrian, burgeoning transit user, performing arts educator, actor (and Brad's fiancé) Aly Marchant is back on the show, too, reflecting on the practice of triangulation — understanding movement as not just A to B or A to C, but also the relationships between points B and C — and how doing this in your city helps in identifying the strengths and shortcomings of an infrastructure system.We also touch on: Rediscovering childhood geography as an adult. Hub-and-spoke vs. grid transit systems. District identity. Portland's Tilikum Crossing bridge as a transit investment. Division Street and Southeast neighborhoods. Mount Tabor. Why stumbling into things is how American lifestyles are shifted. Swimming-accessible water. The value of navigating alone, together.Timeline:00:00 Back from summer break in Portland.04:35 Growing up somewhere but not knowing downtown well.05:24 The concept of triangulation through walking.08:47 Hub-and-spoke transit vs. grid connectivity.10:16 Columbus Arena District example.12:18 Portland's Tilikum Crossing bridge example.16:54 Why a dedicated transit bridge matters for city resilience.21:10 FX2 bus and Division Street route.25:31 Mount Tabor walk from 50th.27:08 Neighborhoods, stormwater management, water access.29:22 Brad's favorite commute: light rail plus exploration.30:33 Wrapping up and back next week with guests.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rediscovering Friendship: A Journey Through the Konkan Rains Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-08-03-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गणेश चतुर्थी का मौसम था।En: It was the season of Ganesh Chaturthi.Hi: कोकण का तटीय इलाका अपनी अद्भुत सुंदरता से हर किसी को मंत्रमुग्ध कर रहा था।En: The coastal region of Konkan was enchanting everyone with its extraordinary beauty.Hi: बारिश के कारण हरियाली और भी गहरी हो गई थी।En: Due to the rain, the greenery had become even more lush.Hi: अरब सागर की लहरें सड़क के साथ-साथ चल रही थीं, और नारियल के वृक्ष हवा में झूम रहे थे।En: The waves of the Arabian Sea were rolling alongside the road, and the coconut trees were swaying in the wind.Hi: प्रिया ने गाड़ी धीरे-धीरे चला रही थी।En: Priya was driving the car slowly.Hi: उसकी आँखों में सिर्फ़ एक ही ख्वाहिश थी - इस सफर के जरिए अरुझ के साथ अपनी पुरानी दोस्ती को नई ताजगी देना।En: She had only one wish in her eyes - to renew the old friendship with Arujh through this journey.Hi: आखिरकार, वे दोनों कई सालों से एक-दूसरे के खास दोस्त थे।En: After all, they had been special friends to each other for many years.Hi: लेकिन समय के साथ-साथ, अरुझ की नयी नौकरी और शहर जाने की तैयारी ने दोनों के रास्ते अलग कर दिए थे।En: But over time, Arujh's new job and preparations to move to the city had set them on different paths.Hi: अरुझ खिड़की से बाहर देख रहा था।En: Arujh was looking out of the window.Hi: उसके दिमाग में नए शहर में जाने की चिंता चल रही थी।En: Thoughts about moving to a new city were running through his mind.Hi: क्या वह सही कर रहा है?En: Was he doing the right thing?Hi: प्रियजनों को पीछे छोड़कर नया जीवन शुरू करना कितना कठिन होगा?En: How difficult would it be to start a new life, leaving loved ones behind?Hi: उसके मन में अनगिनत प्रश्न उठ रहे थे।En: Countless questions were arising in his mind.Hi: रास्ते में घने बादल आ गए और बारिश इतनी तेज़ हो गई कि गाड़ी रोकनी पड़ी।En: On the way, thick clouds gathered, and the rain became so intense that they had to stop the car.Hi: एक छोटा सा ढाबा दिखा, जहाँ वे दोनों छुपने के लिए गए।En: A small dhaba appeared, where they both went to take shelter.Hi: वातवरण अनमना था, पर दोनों के लिए यह एक अवसर था जिसे प्रिया जाने देना नहीं चाहती थी।En: The atmosphere was gloomy, but for both of them, this was an opportunity Priya didn't want to let pass.Hi: "अरुझ, क्या तुम वाकई शहर छोड़ने का निर्णय ले चुके हो?En: "Arujh, have you really decided to leave the city?"Hi: " प्रिया ने धीमे से पूछा।En: Priya asked softly.Hi: हल्की छाया में अरुझ की आँखों में संकोच स्पष्ट था।En: In the dim shadow, the hesitation was clear in Arujh's eyes.Hi: उसने कहा, "पता नहीं, प्रिया।En: He said, "I don't know, Priya.Hi: मैं जानता हूँ कि यह सही कदम है, लेकिन यह भी डर है कि शायद मैं कुछ खो दूंगा।En: I know it is the right step, but I also fear that maybe I'll lose something."Hi: "प्रिया ने कहा, "हम चाहे कहीं भी हों, दोस्ती को समय और दूरी नहीं बांध सकते।En: Priya said, "Wherever we are, friendship cannot be bounded by time and distance.Hi: तुम अपनी राह चुनो, लेकिन साथ चलते रहो।En: Choose your path, but keep walking together."Hi: "अरुझ ने पहली बार उस डर का सामना किया जिसे उसने छुपा रखा था।En: Arujh faced for the first time the fear he had been hiding.Hi: "तुम सही कह रही हो, प्रिया।En: "You're right, Priya.Hi: दोस्ती से ताकत मिलती है।En: Strength comes from friendship."Hi: "धीरे-धीरे बारिश रुकने लगी और आकाश साफ होने लगा।En: Slowly, the rain began to stop and the sky started to clear.Hi: दोनों ने महसूस किया कि हालाँकि जीवन बदल सकता है, लेकिन उनका साथ यहीं नहीं खत्म होगा।En: Both realized that although life could change, their bond would not end here.Hi: वे गाड़ी में बैठे और गणेश चतुर्थी की ओर बढ़ गए।En: They got into the car and headed towards Ganesh Chaturthi.Hi: इस सफर ने उनके रिश्ते में एक नयी शुरुआत की उर्जा भर दी थी।En: This journey had infused new energy into their relationship.Hi: अब वे जानते थे कि दोस्ती की यह डोर कभी नहीं टूटेगी।En: Now they knew that the thread of their friendship would never break. Vocabulary Words:season: मौसमcoastal: तटीयregion: इलाकाenchanting: मंत्रमुग्धextraordinary: अद्भुतgreenery: हरियालीlush: गहरीrolling: चल रहीswaying: झूम रहेwish: ख्वाहिशrenew: नई ताजगी देनाspecial: खासpreparations: तैयारीintense: तेज़shelter: छुपनेgloomy: अनमनाhesitation: संकोचbounded: बांधfear: डरstrength: ताकतinfused: उर्जा भरbond: साथthread: डोरgathered: आ गएdim: हल्कीcountless: अनगिनतopportunity: अवसरdecision: निर्णयlife: जीवनrealized: महसूस

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: A Woven Legacy: Rediscovering Family Threads in the Andes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-08-03-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: Marisol y Héctor viajaban por los Andes en un carro alquilado.En: Marisol and Héctor drove through the Andes in a rented car.Es: La nieve cubría las montañas, pero el frío era cálido gracias al paisaje lleno de colores.En: The snow covered the mountains, but the cold felt warm thanks to the landscape full of colors.Es: Marisol tenía una misión: encontrar una bufanda como la que su abuela usaba.En: Marisol had a mission: to find a scarf like the one her grandmother used to wear.Es: Era un recuerdo importante para ella.En: It was an important keepsake for her.Es: Llegaron a un pequeño pueblo de calles empedradas.En: They arrived at a small town with cobblestone streets.Es: Las cobijas y mantas colgaban de los puestos, ondeando al viento.En: Blankets and covers hung from the stalls, waving in the wind.Es: Las personas eran amables y sonreían al ver a los hermanos.En: The people were kind and smiled when they saw the siblings.Es: Marisol se sintió en casa, como si su abuela estuviera a su lado.En: Marisol felt at home, as if her grandmother was by her side.Es: Héctor, siempre práctico, revisaba su billetera.En: Héctor, always practical, checked his wallet.Es: “No podemos gastar mucho,” le recordó a Marisol.En: "We can't spend much," he reminded Marisol.Es: Ella asintió, pero su curiosidad la empujaba a explorar más allá de los límites.En: She nodded, but her curiosity pushed her to explore beyond the limits.Es: Al caminar por el mercado, encontraron a Ximena, una artesana con aire misterioso.En: While walking through the market, they encountered Ximena, an artisan with a mysterious air.Es: Sus ojos eran sabios.En: Her eyes were wise.Es: Héctor intentó hablar con ella, pero la barrera del idioma complicó el intercambio.En: Héctor tried to talk to her, but the language barrier complicated the exchange.Es: Sin embargo, Ximena parecía entender lo que Marisol buscaba.En: However, Ximena seemed to understand what Marisol was looking for.Es: “¿Bufanda de alpaca, tal vez?” preguntó Ximena, sonriendo.En: "Bufanda made of alpaca, perhaps?" Ximena asked, smiling.Es: Marisol asintió emocionada.En: Marisol nodded excitedly.Es: A pesar de las dudas de Héctor, decidieron seguir a Ximena.En: Despite Héctor's doubts, they decided to follow Ximena.Es: Ella los guió por calles estrechas hasta una pequeña tienda llena de historia.En: She guided them through narrow streets to a small shop full of history.Es: En un rincón polvoriento, Marisol vio el patrón exacto de la bufanda de su abuela.En: In a dusty corner, Marisol saw the exact pattern of her grandmother's scarf.Es: Su corazón dio un vuelco al tocar el suave tejido.En: Her heart leaped as she touched the soft fabric.Es: “Es ella,” susurró emocionada.En: "It's her," she whispered excitedly.Es: Héctor compartió su alegría, pero luego miró el precio.En: Héctor shared her joy but then looked at the price.Es: Era demasiado caro para ellos.En: It was too expensive for them.Es: Justo cuando la esperanza empezaba a desvanecerse, Ximena tuvo un gesto inesperado.En: Just as hope began to fade, Ximena made an unexpected gesture.Es: Con una sonrisa melancólica, tomó la bufanda y se la entregó a Marisol.En: With a melancholic smile, she took the scarf and handed it to Marisol.Es: “Esta bufanda perteneció a tu abuela,” reveló.En: "This scarf belonged to your grandmother," she revealed.Es: “Ella me enseñó a tejer.”En: "She taught me to weave."Es: Marisol se quedó sin palabras.En: Marisol was speechless.Es: El presente de Ximena era más que un simple objeto.En: Ximena's gift was more than just an item.Es: Era un lazo con su pasado.En: It was a connection to her past.Es: Héctor, conmovido, también agradeció a Ximena, aprendiendo a confiar en la bondad de los desconocidos.En: Héctor, moved, also thanked Ximena, learning to trust in the kindness of strangers.Es: Mientras el viento helado barría las calles del pueblo, Marisol y Héctor regresaron a su carro, el corazón cálido.En: As the icy wind swept through the town's streets, Marisol and Héctor returned to their car, their hearts warm.Es: El presente de Ximena no solo era un recuerdo tangible; era un puente hacia su herencia.En: Ximena's gift was not just a tangible memory; it was a bridge to their heritage.Es: Marisol sabía que su abuela sonreía desde alguna parte, orgullosa de la conexión entre generaciones.En: Marisol knew her grandmother was smiling from somewhere, proud of the connection between generations.Es: Finalmente, los hermanos se alejaron del pueblo, pero llevaban consigo el calor de la comunidad y un nuevo aprecio por sus raíces.En: Finally, the siblings drove away from the town, but they carried with them the warmth of the community and a newfound appreciation for their roots.Es: Ellos entendieron que a veces, la bondad atraviesa cualquier barrera, incluso la del idioma.En: They realized that sometimes, kindness transcends any barrier, even the language barrier. Vocabulary Words:the Andes: los Andesthe scarf: la bufandathe keepsake: el recuerdothe cobblestone streets: las calles empedradasthe blankets: las cobijasthe stalls: los puestosthe siblings: los hermanosthe wallet: la billeterathe artisan: la artesanathe gesture: el gestothe fabric: el tejidothe heart: el corazónthe shop: la tiendathe pattern: el patrónthe price: el preciothe air: el airethe exchange: el intercambiothe narrow streets: las calles estrechasthe connection: el lazothe kindness: la bondadthe barrier: la barrerathe mission: la misiónthe landscape: el paisajethe dust: el polvothe history: la historiathe smile: la sonrisathe wisdom: la sabiduríathe doubts: las dudasthe language: el idiomathe heritage: la herencia

After more than 500 episodes of @RecordingStudioRockstars , Lij Shaw has spent countless hours exploring how other producers, engineers, and artists make great records. In this episode, we flip the script and explore the artist behind the podcast.Lij joins Nate and Neil to trace his unconventional journey from architecture school to playing blues five nights a week in Hong Kong, discovering recording engineering, and eventually building The Toy Box Studio in East Nashville. He also opens up about the growing need to create music for himself after decades spent helping other artists realize their musical dreams.The conversation explores Lij's month-long songwriting retreat in Costa Rica, the portable setup that helped him write and record on the beach, and the power of collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership. Lij also offers thoughtful advice for anyone building a home studio: decide whether you're creating a critical listening room or a space that makes it effortless to pick up an instrument and create—because those priorities don't always lead to the same room.Key Five Takeaways: 1. Helping others create doesn't replace creating for yourself2. Collaboration creates accountability—and better records3. Changing your environment can change your creative behavior4. Build your studio around what you actually want to do5. The best creative tool is the one that helps you finish musicResources and Links:More Lij:Recording Studio Rockstars - https://recordingstudiorockstars.com/The Toy Box Studio - https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/Lij Shaw on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/493pQhEnKsrrRaJFHo1rK5Poetry Scores - https://poetryscores.blogspot.com/Lij Shaw's Nashville home-studio case - https://ij.org/client/lij-shaw/Songwriting and Music:How to Write Songs - https://howtowritesongs.org/How to Write Songs on YouTube - @htws GoHill Records - https://www.hollywoodrecordingstudio.com/gohil-recordsStudios, Education, and Media:Middle Tennessee State University Recording Industry program - https://www.mtsu.edu/program/recording-arts-and-technologies-bs-m-f-a/Mix Magazine - https://www.mixonline.com/WRVU Nashville - https://wrvu.org/Bonnaroo - https://www.bonnaroo.com/Gear Mentioned:Martin Backpacker Guitar - https://www.google.com/search?q=martin+backpacker+guitarsCarl Tatz Design and PhantomFocus - https://carltatzdesign.com/ADAM Audio D3V - https://us.adam-audio.com/products/d3vGrace Design - https://gracedesign.com/Lynx Studio Technology - https://www.lynxstudio.com/Slate Digital VSX - https://stevenslateaudio.com/vsx/Native Instruments - https://www.native-instruments.com/iZotope - https://www.izotope.com/Listen to Sound Discussion:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-discussion/id1727711992Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QLiTjT6OpY3prLIL8QoqDSubscribe To Our Newsletter:https://sounddiscussionpodcast.com/newsletterShop:https://sounddiscussionpodcast.com/shopSound Discussion Is: @natekelmesmixes @benhlms @merchantaudioproductions ​​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warrior, when was the last time you asked yourself what you want? Not what your kids need. Not what your partner wants. Not what needs fixing. Not what everyone else expects of you. What do you want? For many of us, especially moms, focusing on everyone else starts as healthy and necessary. When our kids are little, they need us to prioritize their needs. And, as they grow, many of us never make the shift back. We keep organizing our lives around everyone else's wants, feelings, and goals while losing touch with our own. Then one day we wake up feeling restless, resentful, or like something is missing. In this episode, I'm talking about the healthy transition from considering and prioritizing their needs first to considering your needs also. It's not selfish. In fact, I've seen it be so harmful to family units when moms don't make this change that I argue it's selfish not to. Join me in this gentle, supportive episode to learn: Why so many midlife women struggle to answer the question, "What do I want?" How over-responsibility and people-pleasing disconnect us from ourselves Why your kids benefit when you reconnect with your own dreams and desires How a simple Life List can help you rediscover what lights you up Why it's never too late, and this is the perfect day to start. I can't wait for you to listen in. You have this one precious life, and what I find is that so many women support others in reaching their dreams or paying attention to their goals while whittling away their own time here living their lives.  You matter. Let me help you rediscover you and your spark! First step: listen in! Second, join me and let's make our LIFE LIST! https://smbwell.com/lifelist  I can't wait to help you turn up the volume so you can hear the wisdom that's been inside you all along.  

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Deacon Garlick invites you into a rich, methodical exploration of eros: the primal desire to satiate in beauty and be happy. What if the restlessness in your soul—the endless craving for more beauty, more fulfillment, more rest—is not a curse but a divine gift?Reclaiming Holy Eros https://www.theascent.io/p/reclaiming-holy-erosWomen as Icons of God, Beauty-itself https://www.theascent.io/p/the-beauty-of-woman-as-an-icon-ofPorn as a Poor Expression of Eros https://www.theascent.io/p/the-poor-erotics-of-porn Far from the pornographic or puritan distortions that dominate modern thinking, this ancient concept runs like a golden thread through Homer, Hesiod, Plato's Symposium, the Old and New Testaments, the Church Fathers, Dante, and even Pope Benedict XVI's Deus Caritas Est. Deacon shows how eros is the very question of the human condition—an upward call that moves the soul from lesser beauties to greater ones until it finds rest in Beauty itself.Drawing on his own spiritual labors, the host walks listeners through Plato's ladder of love, the marital imagery of God's covenant with Israel, the Song of Songs, Christ's union with the Church, and the harmony between erotic ascent and the self-giving love of agape. Along the way he recovers a lost grammar of desire that is both natural and supernaturally elevated by grace—one that produces virtue, fecundity, and genuine theosis. The result is not abstract theory but a living path: a latticework upon which your own understanding of restlessness, happiness, and the call to become more Christlike can grow.Whether you have wrestled with the restlessness of the heart, wondered how pagan wisdom and Christian revelation speak to one another, or simply want a deeper vision of love that orders the soul toward God, this conversation offers something rare: a beautiful, coherent tradition that answers the deepest questions of what it means to be human. Listen, and begin the ascent.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Eros and its significance in Christian spirituality01:54 Eros in Homer, Hesiod, and the primordial cosmos07:12 Plato's Symposium and the ladder of love15:07 Eros in the Old Testament: Marriage and divine love20:00 Eros in the New Testament: Christ and the Church30:06 Eros and the ascent to divine beauty40:11 Eros, virtue, and happiness in Christian thought50:02 Eros and grace: the divine ascent and participation in God01:00:10 The harmony of eros and agape in Christian life01:10:08 Practical implications: loving God and neighbor through eros01:20:01 Conclusion: recovering holy eros as the heart of human and divine loveKeywordsHoly Eros, Christian eros, Plato Symposium ladder of love, divine beauty, eros and agape, Deus Caritas Est Pope Benedict XVI, Song of Songs, marital imagery God and Israel, Christ bridegroom Church bride, Ephesians 5, St Augustine restless heart, Gregory of Nyssa, bridal mysticism, Bernard of Clairvaux, John of the Cross, Diotima, ascent to God, theosis, pagan and Christian erotics, Homer Hesiod Aristotle eros, natural and supernatural love, virtue and beauty, Ascend Great Books Podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick, reclaiming holy eros, spiritual ascent, rest in God.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rediscovering Inner Peace: An Inspiring Journey in Rishikesh Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-07-29-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: रिमझिम बारिश की फुहारों के बीच, रीषिकेश की शांत घाटियों में बसा था आनंदा स्पिरिचुअल रिट्रीट।En: Amidst the drizzling rain showers, nestled in the tranquil valleys of Rishikesh, lay the Ananda Spiritual Retreat.Hi: हरे-भरे जंगलों से घिरा और गंगा नदी की मंद ध्वनि से बसा, यह स्थान आत्मा की शांति के लिए एक आदर्श स्थान था।En: Surrounded by lush forests and accompanied by the soft hum of the Ganga River, this place was ideal for peace of the soul.Hi: विशेष रूप से इस गुरुपूर्णिमा के अवसर पर, वातावरण में एक विशेष ऊर्जा थी।En: Particularly on this occasion of Guru Purnima, there was a special energy in the atmosphere.Hi: इस खूबसूरत सुबह, अर्जुन, मीरा और काव्या ने अपने दिन की शुरुआत एक विशेष उद्देश्य से की।En: On this beautiful morning, Arjun, Meera, and Kavya began their day with a special purpose.Hi: तीनों ने स्थानीय बाजार की तरफ रुख किया ताकि उन्हें ध्यान के लिए जरूरी सामान मिल सके।En: The three headed to the local market to find necessary items for meditation.Hi: अर्जुन एक युवा पेशेवर था, जो जीवन की भागदौड़ में अपनी आध्यात्मिक जड़ों से कट गया था। वह मानसिक शांति की तलाश में यहां आया था, लेकिन वातावरण से अभी तक पूरी तरह से जुड़ नहीं पाया था।En: Arjun, a young professional who had been disconnected from his spiritual roots amidst the hustle and bustle of life, came here in search of mental peace but had not yet fully connected with the environment.Hi: मार्गदर्शक और शुभचिंतक मीरा, जो समूह की नेता थी, के साथ चलते हुए, अर्जुन के मन में कई प्रश्न उमड़ रहे थे।En: Walking with their guide and supporter Meera, who was the leader of the group, Arjun had many questions swirling in his mind.Hi: उसके साथ थी काव्या, एक जिज्ञासु यात्री, जो आध्यात्मिक प्रथाओं के प्रति न तो पूरी तरह से विश्वास रखती थी और न ही पूरी तरह से दूर थी।En: With him was Kavya, a curious traveler who neither fully believed in spiritual practices nor completely rejected them.Hi: "किस प्रकार की माला चाहिए आपको?" बाजार के एक दुकानदार ने उत्साह से पूछा।En: "What kind of mala do you need?" a shopkeeper asked enthusiastically at the market.Hi: अर्जुन थोड़ा असमंजस में था। "मैं समझ नहीं पा रहा। कुछ ऐसा चाहिए जो ध्यान में मदद करे।"En: Arjun was a bit puzzled. "I can't decide. I need something that helps with meditation."Hi: मीरा ने मुस्कुरा कर कहा, "रुद्राक्ष की माला अच्छी होती है। ध्यान के दौरान यह ध्यान केंद्रित करने में मदद करती है।"En: Meera smiled and said, "A rudraksha mala is good. It helps with concentration during meditation."Hi: बाजार में चल रहे बातचीत और मानसून की ताज़गी, अर्जुन के मन में एक विशेष एहसास जगा रही थी।En: The conversations in the market and the freshness of the monsoon were awakening a special feeling in Arjun's heart.Hi: लेकिन उसके भीतर संकोच भी था। क्या यही वह मार्ग है, जिसे वह अपनाना चाहता है?En: But he also felt hesitation. Is this the path he wants to take?Hi: कृष्ण मंदिर में मंत्र की ध्वनि गूंज रही थी।En: The sound of mantras echoed in the Krishna Temple.Hi: गुरुपूर्णिमा के कारण वातावरण में भक्ति की ऊर्जा तैर रही थी।En: Due to Guru Purnima, devotional energy was floating in the air.Hi: अर्जुन ने मन ही मन निर्णय लिया कि वह पूरी तरह से रिट्रीट की गतिविधियों में शामिल होगा।En: Arjun decided inwardly that he would fully participate in the retreat activities.Hi: यह कुछ अलग करने का मौका था।En: This was an opportunity to try something different.Hi: अगली सुबह, ध्यान सत्र के दौरान, मीरा के शांत और संयमित स्वर में अर्जुन ने खुद को खो जाने दिया।En: The next morning, during the meditation session, Arjun let himself get lost in Meera's calm and serene voice.Hi: बारिश की बूंदों की ध्वनि में, उसे अपने मन की गहराइयाँ साफ दिखाई देने लगीं।En: Amid the sound of raindrops, the depths of his mind began to clear.Hi: अचानक, उसे एक अद्भुत स्पष्टता का अनुभव हुआ - जीवन की हर चुनौती के बीच, वह अपने भीतर की शांति को खोज सकता था।En: Suddenly, he experienced a wonderful clarity—amidst every challenge in life, he could find peace within himself.Hi: सत्र के बाद, अर्जुन ने मीरा से कहा, "अब मैं समझा, शांति को बाहरी चीजों में नहीं, अपने भीतर खोजने की जरूरत होती है।"En: After the session, Arjun said to Meera, "Now I understand, peace doesn't lie in external things; it needs to be sought within."Hi: यह यात्रा उसे दिखा चुकी थी कि आध्यात्म की राह में कितनी गहराई और शक्ति होती है।En: This journey had shown him the depth and power of the spiritual path.Hi: वह अब पहले जितना संशय में नहीं था।En: He was no longer as doubtful as before.Hi: उसका मन खुल गया था, और उसने निर्णय लिया कि वह इन प्रथाओं को अपने व्यस्त जीवन में अपनाएगा।En: His mind was open now, and he decided that he would incorporate these practices into his busy life.Hi: अर्जुन की कहानी यही पर समाप्त नहीं होती; यह उसकी नई शुरुआत थी।En: Arjun's story doesn't end here; it was the beginning of a new journey.Hi: एक ऐसा सफर, जिसमें वह शांति और संतोष को अपने साथ लेकर आगे बढ़ेगा।En: A journey where he would move forward with peace and contentment. Vocabulary Words:drizzling: रिमझिमshowers: फुहारोंtranquil: शांतvalleys: घाटियोंnestled: बसाlush: हरे-भरेhum: ध्वनिideal: आदर्शatmosphere: वातावरणmonsoon: मानसूनswirling: उमड़curious: जिज्ञासुpuzzled: असमंजसconcentration: ध्यान केंद्रितserene: संयमितclarity: स्पष्टताincorporate: अपनाएगाcontentment: संतोषdevotional: भक्तिopportunity: मौकाparticipate: शामिल होगाsession: सत्रmala: मालाguide: मार्गदर्शकsupporter: शुभचिंतकenthusiastically: उत्साह सेhesitation: संकोचawakened: जगाchallenge: चुनौतीdepth: गहराई

On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners, entrepreneurs, artists, and innovators about how they get inspired, organize ideas, and turn imagination into impact.Today's guest didn't just build a successful business—he helped create an entirely new category within the entertainment industry.Richard Foos was the co-founder of Rhino Records and most recently of Shout! Factory, two companies that transformed the way music, television, and film archives are valued, distributed, and monetized. What began as a passion for out-of-print records became a movement that helped define today's streaming culture, vinyl resurgence, and the growing importance of content libraries.Richard's WebsiteRichard's Facebook pageWe'll explore creativity, entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, and what happens when you discover opportunity hiding in plain sight.Guest BioRichard Foos is the co-founder of Rhino Records, one of the most influential reissue labels in music history, and later Shout! Factory, a pioneering company focused on television and film distribution.Beginning with a small record store on Santa Monica Boulevard, Richard and his partner Harold Bronson built Rhino into a globally respected brand known for preserving, restoring, and reintroducing forgotten and out-of-print music to new generations of listeners.The success of Rhino helped establish what many now call reissue culture—a model that transformed entertainment economics by demonstrating the long-term value of existing catalogs. Rhino was eventually acquired by Time Warner and became the catalog development and marketing division of Warner Music Group.Richard later co-founded Shout! Factory, bringing similar innovation to television and film archives. Today he continues advising the entertainment industry while focusing on social impact through organizations including The Narrative Method, Volunteer Collective, Cedars Sinai, and other nonprofit initiatives.His career sits at the intersection of creativity, commerce, culture, memory, and preservation.1: Seeing Opportunity Where Others Saw ObsolescenceRichard, one of the themes we explore on this podcast is creative vision—the ability to see possibilities that others overlook.Back in the 1970s, most of the entertainment industry was focused almost exclusively on the next release, the next hit, the next trend.What led you to recognize value in out-of-print recordings and forgotten catalogs when much of the industry considered them yesterday's news? Was there a specific artist, album, or moment that convinced you this could become a business? How much of that insight came from being a fan versus being an entrepreneur?2: The Soul of the Rhino BrandLooking back at Rhino Records and now Shout! Factory:What was your focus?What work were you really doing beyond selling records and media?Who were you serving?What gave you credibility?What industry assumptions were you challenging?And what larger mission connected all of it?3: Reissue Culture Changed EverythingToday we take streaming libraries, catalog recommendations, and rediscovered classics for granted. But Rhino helped create the blueprint.How did the process of licensing, restoring, packaging, and reintroducing older content evolve into what has now become one of the dominant business models in entertainment? What resistance did you encounter from record labels and rights holders in the early days? When did you realize the model was bigger than a niche collector audience?4: What Audiences Teach Us About CreativityOne of the fascinating aspects of your career is that you've spent decades observing how audiences reconnect with older creative work. What patterns have you seen in how people rediscover music, television, and film from previous generations? And what does that tell us about human creativity, nostalgia, storytelling, and cultural memory?5: The Future of Creativity, Archives, and Cultural LegacyToday, entertainment companies increasingly view their catalogs as some of their most valuable assets.Streaming platforms are built on libraries. Vinyl sales continue to grow. Legacy content often outperforms new releases. What does this shift tell us about the future of creativity and content consumption? And what advice would you give today's creators about building work that remains valuable decades from now?If you enjoyed today's conversation, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

Every working musician eventually has the post-gig drive home where they wonder, “Can I keep doing this?”But are you actually done with music—or are you exhausted by the schedule, the load-ins, the late nights, the weather cancellations, the band management and everything else surrounding the hour you spend onstage?This week, Adam and Dan try to separate burnout from genuinely no longer wanting the musician lifestyle. They discuss how resentment toward the logistics can bury your love of performing, why taking a weekend off cannot fix a dysfunctional band, and how your identity as “the music person” can make stepping back feel like failure.Dan also opens up about his extended break from gigging after foot surgery, the difficulty of rebuilding momentum and the possibility that returning to music may not mean rebuilding the exact same version of his old band.Also discussed:* Adam's epic backstage hang at the Chicago and Styx show* Adam's new Behringer Flow 8 solo setup with Jamzone* Automating live band karaoke with BandLeader and AbleSet* The “good music, good money, good people” test* Rediscovering music without trying to monetize it* When stepping away is healthier—and more professional—than staying* Dan accepts a six-week challenge to get back into a room and make some noiseThe better question may not be, “Should I quit?”It may be: What exactly am I tired of—and would I still want this if that part changed?----------------------------------------Thank you so much for tuning in!  If you want to help be sure to like, subscribe and share with your friends!  BANDLEADER RESOURCES: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com/links Follow us on Instagram!@coverbandconfidential@adampatrickjohnson@danraymusicianIf you have any questions please email at:Coverbandconfidential@gmail.comConsider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidentialOr buy us a cup of coffee!paypal.me/cbconfidentialAnd for more info check out www.coverbandconfidential.com

Your true self is the authentic, pure essence of who you were before the world taught you to become someone else. Today, I'm talking about what the true self really is and how we can begin reconnecting with it. When we are born, we come in with our true essence. But as we grow up, we begin adapting, changing, and creating a false self so we can feel loved, accepted, safe, and like we belong. Over time, this false self can cover up the truth of who we really are. We may lose touch with what we feel, what we need, what nourishes us, and what helps us feel connected to ourselves. But the good news is that anyone can begin to rediscover and live from their true self. In this episode, I'm sharing five simple ways to reconnect with your true self: getting in touch with your emotions, tuning into your needs, practicing self-care, using breathwork, and journaling. These practices help us slow down, listen inward, and begin claiming the parts of ourselves we may have hidden, forgotten, or pushed away. Key Takeaways The true self is your authentic self, the pure essence of who you were born as The false self develops as we adapt to feel safe, loved, accepted, and like we belong Many of us disconnect from our emotions because we were never taught how to feel them Reconnecting with your emotions helps you access deeper parts of yourself Your needs are different from your wants, and learning to identify them is essential Asking for what you need is part of living from your true self Self-care is not selfish. It is self-loving Practicing self-care supports self-worth and helps you reconnect with who you really are Breathwork can help release stuck emotions and take you deeper into yourself Journaling helps you access your unconscious mind, higher self, and deeper inner wisdom Rediscovering your true self happens through awareness, validation, and small daily practices MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Adult Chair® Collective https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas—author of Bonhoeffer, Martin Luther, and Amazing Grace—joins us to discuss his new book, Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World. Together, we revisit the famous—and often forgotten—heroes of the American Revolution and explore why Metaxas believes the indispensable role of Judeo-Christian ideas in America's founding has too often been overlooked. REVOLUTION: THE BIRTH OF THE GREATEST NATION IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD https://www.amazon.com/Revolution-Birth-Greatest-Nation-History/dp/1631440888/ JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium BUY US A COFFEE buymeacoffee.com/thisamericanpresident FOLLOW US:www.thisamericanpresident.com/ CREDITSHost: Richard LimProducer: Michael NealCover Art: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the kids leave home and you're suddenly wondering... Who am I now?For many moms, the empty nest season brings unexpected emotions—grief, guilt, loneliness, fear, and even uncertainty about what comes next. While everyone tells you to "enjoy your freedom," the reality is often much more complicated.In this episode, I'm joined by Cindy Williams, entrepreneur, coach, and author of This Season of You. Cindy shares her personal journey through the empty nest transition and offers practical wisdom for rediscovering your identity, finding purpose beyond motherhood, and confidently stepping into your next chapter.Whether your kids are heading to kindergarten, high school, college, or have already moved out, this conversation will encourage you to continue investing in yourself—because motherhood is just one part of your story.In this episode, we discuss: Why the empty nest can feel overwhelming instead of exciting  The hidden guilt many moms carry after their children grow up  How to stop filling every empty space and start discovering yourself again  Building deeper friendships in midlife  Practical ways to work through fear and start something new  Why it's never too late to launch a business, write a book, or pursue a dream  One simple step every busy mom can take today to prepare for her next season If you've ever wondered what comes after the busy years of raising kids, this episode is for you.Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Send us Fan MailWhat does witchcraft look like when your mind needs movement, novelty, flexibility, or a different way into spiritual practice?Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome Jenny C. Bell, author of Divergent Witchcraft: An Inclusive Approach to Making Magic, for an honest and lively conversation about neurodivergent witchcraft. Together, they explore ADHD, autism, dyslexia, rejection sensitivity, hyperfocus, perfectionism, shame, and the fear of practicing magick “incorrectly.”Jenny shares accessible alternatives to conventional meditation, including walking, chanting, drawing, dancing, gardening, mala beads, sensory tools, and working inside a private sacred space. They also discuss rotating between magical interests, adapting rituals to your needs, overcoming overwhelm, and recognizing that witchcraft does not require perfect focus, elaborate spells, a flawless altar, or anyone else's permission.Your practice can move with your mind instead of forcing your mind to conform to it. Learn more: Visit Jenny C. Bell's website Explore Divergent Witchcraft Join the Our Coven communityA Five-Day Audio Program to Clear the Noise and Transform Your Practice. This is where serious Witches belong. The Witch's Reset exists for witches who are done dabbling,who are ready to stop circling the work and step into competence, coherence, and embodied trust.  https://leandrawitchwood.com/witchs_reset LeandraWitchwood.com A four-week LIVE Business Witch Experience. October 2026  The Delphi Intuition Activation Retreat is a four-day pilgrimage into sacred voice, intuitive trust, and embodied oracular practice. Through initiation at Delphi, ceremony in the Corycian Cave, and ritual in Greece's prophetic landscapes, you will deepen your connection to your inner knowing and learn to recognize how intuition speaks through the body.Learn more at elysewelles.com/visitgreece Samhainfest is a two-day celebration of witchcraft, folklore, ritual, music, and ancestor reverence, held October 31 to November 1, 2026, in Havre de Grace, Maryland.Learn more and get tickets at samhainfest.com.Support the Podcast!✨FREE Business Witch Grimoire - 5 Business Witch practices with step-by-step guidance. Get your copy: https://leandrawitchwood.com/ 

A master stonemason considers the great sites of Europe and shares what these enduring structures can teach us about permanence, craft, and human ambition. Then an Italian tour guide sheds light on the Dolomites, the spectacular setting where Italian, German, and Ladin traditions meet. Plus, an aficionado of American road trips tells us about efforts to revitalize historic Route 66 as a national heritage trail. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Hey, Family Brand community! We are so glad to be back in the studio. It probably doesn't feel like we've been gone since we recorded a few episodes ahead of time, but after spending the last few weeks traveling through Croatia and Turkey, we're excited to sit down and share some of the biggest lessons we brought home with us. Every trip has a way of changing us, and this one was no exception. Our first stop was Croatia, where we hosted another Family Brand cruise with our good friend Antony and the Solomori team. If Croatia has been sitting on your travel bucket list, consider this your sign to move it to the top. It's absolutely beautiful, but what impacted us most wasn't just the scenery—it was the culture. Everywhere we went, we saw families making time for one another, preserving traditions, sharing stories, and simply slowing down. Meals weren't rushed. Conversations stretched for hours. We even learned a Croatian word that quickly became the theme of our trip: pomalo—which simply means take it easy, slow down, don't rush. It became a reminder that maybe we're not meant to race through life quite as fast as we often do. Then we landed in Turkey, and talk about a complete shift. Everything felt unfamiliar—in the best possible way. From hearing the call to prayer echo across Istanbul to visiting beautiful mosques, trying a traditional Turkish bath, navigating a language barrier, and experiencing a culture completely different from our own, we found ourselves having conversations as a family that we never would have had otherwise. It challenged some assumptions, expanded our understanding of another faith and culture, and reminded us how valuable it is to step outside what's comfortable. We left with an even greater appreciation for the kindness we experienced everywhere we went and for how much there is to learn simply by being curious. By the time we made it home, each of us had something different we were bringing back. For some of us, it was a renewed commitment to slow down and prioritize family. For others, it was a deeper appreciation for home, or even a desire to start reading physical books again instead of always listening to audiobooks. More than anything, this trip reminded us that growth doesn't just happen through travel—it happens anytime we're willing to be open to new people, different perspectives, and meaningful conversations. Whether your next adventure is across the world or simply across town, we hope it stretches you in all the best ways. Hit play to hear the full conversation! We dive much deeper into the stories, the laughs, the culture, and the lessons that simply can't all fit into a blog post. P.S. We're here to help you build your own Family Brand, one episode at a time. So go ahead, hit play, and let's grow together! Or, if you're ready to dive even deeper into our community, follow the links below. LINKS: All Links Family Brand! stan.store/familybrand familybrand.com/quiz familybrand.com/retreats.  Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 Back in the Studio After Three Weeks Away 00:41 Our Family Trip Through Croatia and Turkey 01:03 The Family Brand Cruise Through Croatia 02:18 Why Croatia Should Move Up Your Travel List 03:05 From Croatia's Coast to Istanbul, Turkey 04:13 A Croatian Village Where Everyone Knows Your Family 06:06 Preserving Family Stories and Traditions 07:15 What Strong Families and Croatian Culture Have in Common 09:28 Pomalo: Slow Down, Relax, and Don't Rush 10:33 Experiencing Istanbul and Turkish Culture 11:26 What Turkey Taught Us About Faith and Perspective 12:30 Stepping Outside Our Comfort Zone as a Family 13:12 Helping Our Kids Experience a Different Way of Life 15:00 What Each of Us Brought Home From the Trip 15:27 Travel, Curiosity, and Learning From Other People 16:21 Slowing Down and Prioritizing Family 17:05 Rediscovering the Joy of Reading 18:13 Here's to the Rest of Summer  

This episode of Tundra FM digs into the archives for a special vault classics session. Brick brings back old songs from a couple years ago, remastering some and sharing others as-is because they're too hilarious to change. From Gootlicker to Trucker Bob and Twisted Metal, these tracks are getting a fresh spin in the library. Key discussion points: - Remastering old Tundra FM tracks like Gootlicker and Future Champions with new tech for better sound. - Rediscovering forgotten gems including multiple Trucker Bob songs and a Joe the Janitor track. - A beautiful non-Packers song about the video game Twisted Metal remains untouched. - Queen of the Show tribute to longtime caller 1265, plus plans for bonus songs. Keep those random ideas coming and stay tuned for more classic tracks cycling through the rotation. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/

This episode of Tundra FM digs into the archives for a special vault classics session. Brick brings back old songs from a couple years ago, remastering some and sharing others as-is because they're too hilarious to change. From Gootlicker to Trucker Bob and Twisted Metal, these tracks are getting a fresh spin in the library. Key discussion points: - Remastering old Tundra FM tracks like Gootlicker and Future Champions with new tech for better sound. - Rediscovering forgotten gems including multiple Trucker Bob songs and a Joe the Janitor track. - A beautiful non-Packers song about the video game Twisted Metal remains untouched. - Queen of the Show tribute to longtime caller 1265, plus plans for bonus songs. Keep those random ideas coming and stay tuned for more classic tracks cycling through the rotation. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/