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In this episode of The Bug Bux Podcast, host Allan Draper sits down with Reagan Nickl, Vice President of Customer Success at Ask Nicely, to talk about one of the most overlooked growth levers in the pest control industry: customer experience.While many PCOs are focused on marketing, advertising, and new customer acquisition, Reagan shares why the smartest companies are investing their energy in retention, reviews, and referrals. Drawing from her experience helping home service brands across the country, she explains how to build a repeatable “referral flywheel” that turns happy customers into loyal advocates.Allan and Reagan dive into the systems behind a world-class customer experience, how to collect feedback in real time, close the loop with unhappy customers, and empower technicians to create “wow” moments on every service visit. They also unpack how to use customer data to coach teams, boost morale, and make better business decisions.Reagan introduces Ask Nicely's CARTG framework, breaking down the five pillars of CX success:Collect: Capture feedback consistently and automaticallyAct: Respond quickly and personally to customer inputRecognize: Celebrate your top-performing technicians and teamsTrain: Turn feedback into coaching and development opportunitiesGrow: Use positive feedback to fuel reviews and referralsWhether you're a small operator looking to improve retention or a multi-location company aiming to scale customer experience, this conversation will help you shift your mindset from chasing new leads to building long-term loyalty.

Fearless Agent Coach & Founder Bob Loeffler shares his insights on How to Make Even More Money by Referring Out Your Buyers and how it's making his Fearless Agent Coaching Students rich! Fearless Agent Coaching is the Highest Results Producing Real Estate Sales Training and Coaching Program in the Industry and we can prove it will work for you if it's a good fit! Call us today at 480-385-8810 to see if it may be  good fit for you! Telephone Prospecting for Realtors means Cold Calling, Door knocking, Calling for Sale By Owners, Calling Expired Listings, Calling your Sphere of Influence, Farming, Holding Open Houses, but Fearless Agent Coaching Students di all of these completely differently and get massively better results! Find out how! Listen in each week as Bob gives an overview and explains the big ideas behind making big money as a Fearless Agent! If you are earning less selling real estate than you wish you were, and you're open to the idea of having some help, We are here for you! You will never again be in a money making situation with a Buyer, Seller or Investor and not have the right words! You will be very confident! You will be a Fearless Agent! Call Bob anytime for more information about Fearless Agent Coaching for Agents, Fearless Agent Recruiting Training for Broker/Owners, or hiring Bob as a Speaker for your next Event! Call today 480-385-8810 - or go to https://fearlessagent.com Telephone Prospecting for Realtors means Cold Calling, Door knocking, Calling for Sale By Owners, Calling Expired Listings, Calling your Sphere of Influence, Farming, Holding Open Houses, Spin Selling, but Fearless Agent Coaching Students do all of these completely differently and get massively better results! Find out how! Are You an Owner of a Real Estate Company - need help Recruiting Producing Agents - Call today! 480-385-8810 and go to FearlessAgentRecruiting.com and watch our Recruiting Video Real Estate Coaching training Real estate training real estate coaching real estate speaker real estate coach real estate sales sales training realtor realtor training realtor coach realtor coaching realtor sales coaching realtor recruiting real estate agent real estate broker realtor prospecting real estate prospecting prospecting for listings calling expired listings calling for sale by owners realtor success Best Realtor Coach Best Real Estate Coach Spin SellingSupport the show: https://fearlessagent.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Now  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets What Deep Presence Looks Like and the Magical Impact it Has  Eckhart Tolle said, "Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” We all know the importance of being fully present. But what does deep presence actually look like?  Meet my Auntie MaryAnn… A mother of 5, a grandmother of 10, a lover of all animals, MaryAnn is a special blend of love I've rarely experienced.  “Katie!” She exclaimed when I saw her last week on a trip my family and I took to hang with her daughter (and one of my closest friends) Jackie. “I'm so kitzeled to spend time with you tomorrow!” Referring to our scheduled walk the three of us would take the next day.  She went on to explain, “kitzeled in Jewish means everything inside of me is bursting with excitement to see you!”  I melted a bit in that moment as I blinked away a few happy tears.  To be seen as that important to someone felt like a warm bear hug.  When was the last time you felt that?  When was the last time you made someone else feel that?  The next day, Auntie MaryAnn arrived at the house and as Jackie's daughter rounded the corner of the hall and saw her grandma, her eyes lit up and her smile spread wide across her face. “Grandma!” She said as the two embraced.  Everything inside of her was bursting with excitement to see her granddaughter too.  And her granddaughter felt it.  She felt seen and loved.  Our walk began and my aunt told us stories and asked us about our lives. She listened intensely, open and curious, slow to respond so as to make sure we had the space to share anything we needed to.  She was the embodiment of presence.    When she did respond, she spoke words of encouragement and wisdom.  I felt seen and loved.  By the end of our time together, I turned to her and said, “Auntie MaryAnn, you have a gift for making a person feel like they're the only person who exists in the world.”  She smiled in the knowing way loving, wise women do and hugged me. “I love you, and I'm so proud of you.” She whispered in my ear.  The tears rose in my eyes immediately and my throat locked up. Something deep within me healed in that moment. And she was the angel who healed it.  Just because she saw me. Just because she was present with me.  The Impact of Deep Presence I'll be the first to admit that I can get caught up in the rush of life. There's work to do, animals to feed, dishes to put away, clothes to wash and a constant movement to the days.  But then my daughter taps on my side and looks at me with her beautiful chocolate eyes and asks, “Mom, can we dance?” She pulls me back into the present moment and reminds me that life is lived right now.   I lose myself in the motion of our dance and when our eyes lock, I can see the same warmth spread through her the same way it did through me when Auntie MaryAnn was present with me.  I see her. And she feels it.  How do you feel when you are seen?  When someone's full attention is in the present moment with you?  What heals inside of you?  What possibilities arise?  How much deeper do your roots grow?  How much more sun is in your sky?  The impact of presence is that the love that connects us flows freely and abundantly.  Without ego.  Without urgency.  For us to give. For us to receive.  And in this flow, we become a little more brave to be fully ourselves. And isn't that the whole point?  Today, I propose you take a lesson from my Auntie MaryAnn and show up to a conversation, a moment, or an interaction with your full attention.  With openness and curiosity and a whole lotta kitzel.  Just see what it creates  Love,  Katie To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump has revived his criticism of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker over crime, and Pritzker has fired back by blasting Trump over Thanksgiving dinner prices. The president spoke at the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning outside the White House Tuesday. Referring to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as well as the governor, Trump said crime in Chicago is out of control. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) as secretariat of CIRCULÉIRE is delighted to announce the shortlist for the inaugural All-Island Circular Venture Awards. Ten ventures will pitch to a high-profile audience of investors, industry leaders, policy makers, and media on 27th November to compete for a €10,000 prize pool. Open to late-stage start-ups and ventures across the island of Ireland, the All-Island Circular Venture Awards are designed to recognise companies pioneering the emergence of the circular economy sector by enabling or demonstrating a circular value proposition. The ten shortlisted companies include Arcology System, Biographene Innovations Ireland, BladeBridge, Circular Food Co, Ecoroots, Gemell Technology Limited, HaPPE Earth, Harp Renewable, Integrated Materials Solutions and Kinset Limited. Circular Venture Awards €10,000 prize pool, Nov 27th The selected ventures represent an extremely broad range of sectors including commercial fitout infrastructure, construction waste management, compostable PPE, biobased production and packaging solutions; repurposed wind energy infrastructure; digital enablement of circular processes; aerobic digestion; additional manufacturing for textiles; and upcycling of food residuals. Referring to the recruitment and shortlisting process, Agnese Metitieri, Circular Economy Venture Lead at IMR, said: "We are very pleased with the wide range of applications we received. Their variety and ingenuity reflect the growing momentum for an emerging and healthy circular ecosystem, with great opportunities for ventures to express transformative potential and build a zero-carbon future for the island of Ireland." To compete for a prize pool of €10,000 plus coaching with international entrepreneurship and circular economy experts, the ventures will pitch to a judging panel of leaders in circular economy innovation, venture investment, and advanced manufacturing. Mark Nodder, Joint CEO of Makers Alliance; Jamie Rowles, Partner at Regeneration.VC; Faye Walsh Drouillard, Founding & Managing Partner of WakeUp Capital; and Dr. Geraldine Brennan, Director of Circular Economy Innovation at Irish Manufacturing Research will adjudicate on the day. The 10 companies pitching on the 27th November are: Arcology System enables adaptive, circular, and waste-free interiors through a modular, sensor-enabled construction system. Bio Graphene Innovations Ireland transforms agricultural waste into bio-graphene materials that decarbonise concrete, enabling seawater use, and establishing a scalable circular manufacturing model for Europe. BladeBridge repurposes retired wind turbine blades into durable infrastructure. Circular Food Co recovers food waste to turn into high value ingredients. Ecoroots transforms agricultural waste into compostable mycelium packaging powered by a data-driven platform for scalable, zero-waste biomanufacturing. Gemell Technology Limited reduces unnecessary textile waste through data-driven 3D visualisation and analytics. HaPPE Earth makes single-use PPE into a circular solution, replacing plastics with compostable materials, converting waste into fertiliser, and delivering ESG insights cutting costs, carbon, and complexity. Harp Renewables supplies advanced, fully circular food waste solutions for all industries. Integrated Materials Solutions (IMS) accepts C&D wastes and processes them into certified low carbon secondary aggregates for reuse in the construction industry. Kinset connects supply chain, material, and lifecycle data in one trusted system, making it simple for brands to demonstrate transparency, enable reuse and recycling, and engage consumers through interactive digital experiences. The All-Island Circular Venture Awards are designed and led by Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE). About Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) IMR partners with industry to demystify emerging technologies, de-risk adoption, a...

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We begin a new Torah in Likutei Moharan 40, focusing on the Journeys of Bnei Yisrael from צא to this week's Parsha, to ויצא יעקב. We discuss the inner journey of Emuna. Referring to Gedale Fenster's new Sefer "Surrender," we recognize the connection in opposition to Addiction, and the importance of exploring the inner world. Dr. Sarno's books guide us toward inner healing & hard work, helping us face our emotional, mental, and, our addition, spiritual pain.. Therefore, by dealing with the root level, Rebbe Nachman's advice is the most cost-free form of medical alternatives. Cover pic a recent journey ✨️ fixing ✨️ Emuna even in London (bro in law too), all the more so, on the approaching North American Chanukah Tour - UnityConcertFL.Com...NEW United Souls 58 - Unity Inspires Projects "the Good Points, Charlie Kirk Legacy, Hashem is True Presence & Unifying Business, Friendship & Family!" https://open.substack.com/pub/eligoldsmith/p/unity-inspires-projects-united-souls-f0f?r=oyu71&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true #unitedsouls #goodpoints #charliekirklegacy #presence #unifying #truth #business #friends #family...

What does comprehensive treatment planning look like, and how can specialists and general dentists design it together? In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki sits down with Florida general dentist and educator Dr. Vic Martel to unpack the ins and outs of comprehensive treatment planning. Dr. Martel explains why many dentists were never taught comprehensive planning in dental school, how this leads to a reactive mindset, and why slowing down to assess occlusion, periodontal health, joints, and restorative needs as a whole improves outcomes for patients and practices. Together, they explore real-world barriers and practical solutions to comprehensive treatment planning and the importance of surgeon-led education and interdisciplinary planning. Dr. Martel shares how he runs new-patient exams and builds trust with patients while coordinating with specialists. He also explains how investing in your referral network can help a practice grow and how a thoughtful, comprehensive treatment plan makes life easier for everyone on the team. Tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:Comprehensive treatment planning and why many dentists are underprepared.The difference between “tooth fixer” dentistry and being a “physician of the mouth.”Learn how comprehensive treatment planning benefits patients and practices.Find out about the biggest barriers to comprehensive treatment planning. How comprehensive planning impacts case acceptance, treatment, and patient outcomes.Hear how generalists and specialists can work together to design a comprehensive plan. Explore the history behind grand rounds and why it is an effective educational tool.Important considerations around implant solutions and the risk of removal. He shares his comprehensive dental exam setup and his overall approach. Discover how shared plans improve coordination, referrals, and patient confidence.Final takeaways and why dentists should focus on educating their referral network.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dr. Victor Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-91431922/ Dr. Victor Martel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drvicmartel/ Dr. Victor Martel Email Address — martelacademy@gmail.com Dr. Victor Martel Phone Number — 561 602 7222 Martel Academy — https://martelacademy.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

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Good morning (if applicable). Another fortnight passes, and here we are with another episode. It's a great one today, as we catch up on the political news, explore the implications of Spotify spam, and hit a bunch of great recs in Recommendation Engine. Plus, you'll want to listen to the very end... This episode's mistakes include: Misstating Epstein's death day as June 3rd when it was August 10th. Referring to The Leftovers as post-apocalypse instead of post-Rapture. Withholding key information from the listener. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Tally up your score, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.  

Topics: Die to Self, Bible Says We Must Die to Self, Die to Self is Man-Made Religious Jargon, Our Old Self Died, Put Off the Old Self and Put On the New Self (Ephesians 4), Self as a Dirty Word, You are Not a Sinner But a Saint, Sin is Not Fun, Walking in Your Righteousness is Natural, Your Old Self Has Been Crucified (Galatians 2:20 Colossians 2:20), Be Yourself Rather than Die to Self, Paul Said I Die Daily, Context of I Die Daily is Defending the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15), Paul Put His Life on the Line Every Day, Grace Teaches an Upright Self-Controlled Life (Titus 2:11-12), Paul Was Formerly the Chief of Sinners (1 Timothy 1:12-17), Sinning is Not Your Natural Practice, Unbelievers Have a Practice of Sinning (1 John 3:8), dJohn the Baptist Said He Must Increase, His Ministry of Law Decreasing for Grace to Increase, Self-Abasement is of No Value, Crucifying Your Flesh and Denying Sinful Desires, Your Body is a Temple of the Holy Spirit, Your Flesh (SOMA) Versus The Flesh (SARX), You Have Crucified the Flesh (Galatians chapter 5), Jesus Said Deny Yourself Carry Your Cross, Jesus Was Telling Them What They Could Not Do, Jesus is Referring to Himself, Count the Cost (Luke 14), Be Yourself Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Taller and heavier, but still as precise as she has ever been, China's diving sensation Quan Hong chan refuses to be written off at the elite level just yet as she overcomes severe physical challenges to shine at the 15th National Games.如今的全红婵身形更高、体重更重，但依旧精准如初。这位中国跳水巨星克服重重身体挑战，在第十五届全运会上闪耀赛场，证明自己仍未退出顶尖行列。The nation's quadrennial sporting extravaganza, which has kicked off some of its 419 medal events before Sunday's official opening ceremony, is being held across boundaries for the first time — in Guangdong province and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions.这场四年一度的全国体育盛会，在周日正式开幕前已率先启动419个奖牌项目中的部分赛事。本届全运会首次跨区域举办，覆盖广东省以及香港、澳门特别行政区。After being sidelined from competitions for about half a year due to injuries, Quan, a three-time Olympic gold winner, has returned to the spotlight amid doubts about her current level of preparedness and her future in international competitions, particularly her chances of making it to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.作为三届奥运冠军得主，全红婵因伤缺席赛事近半年。回归公众视野之际，外界对她目前的备战状态、国际赛事前景尤其是2028年洛杉矶奥运会的参赛可能性充满疑虑。She is no longer the petite 14-year-old who, at the 2020 Tokyo Games, became one of the youngest Chinese divers to win an Olympic gold, or the more mature teenager who clinched gold twice at the 2024 Paris Games. Her larger body frame and six-month hiatus notwithstanding, Quan, now 18, has maintained the striking quality of her dives.她不再是2020年东京奥运会上那个年仅14岁、成为中国最年轻跳水奥运冠军之一的小姑娘，也不是2024年巴黎奥运会上两夺金牌的成熟少年。尽管如今18岁的她体型变化明显，且阔别赛场半年，但其跳水动作的超高水准依然保持不变。The teen master of the "splash-disappearing technique", which refers to her delicate body control to keep water splashes at the minimum during a dive, delivered once again on Sunday.这位擅长“水花消失术”的少年名将，凭借对身体的精妙控制将跳水时的水花降到最小，在周日的比赛中再度展现了这一绝技。In the women's synchronized 10-meter platform diving team event, Quan made a strong return, partnering with newcomer Wang Wei ying. The duo displayed remarkable synchronicity and composure, earning a top combined score over three rounds and securing the first gold medal in diving for Team Guangdong, successfully defending its National Games title.在女子双人10米台决赛中，全红婵与新秀王伟莹搭档强势回归。两人配合默契、沉着冷静，三轮比赛后总分位居榜首，为广东队斩获跳水项目首金，成功卫冕全运会该项目冠军。Quan's home crowd at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center Swimming and Diving Hall welcomed her with the loudest cheers, while her legion of social media fans — around 3.75 million on Sina Weibo — celebrated her comeback online.在广东奥林匹克体育中心游泳跳水馆，主场观众为全红婵送上了最热烈的欢呼。她在新浪微博上的约375万粉丝也在网上为其回归喝彩。The hashtag "Quan Hong chan returns to win" garnered nearly 62 million views on Weibo as of Thursday, and she was among the top trending topics related to the National Games on social media.截至周四，“全红婵回归夺冠”的话题在微博上的阅读量接近6200万，她也跻身全运会相关社交媒体热搜榜前列。"I am awesome," Quan herself posted an encouragement on Weibo following Guangdong's team victory.“我超棒的！”广东队夺冠后，全红婵在微博上发文为自己鼓劲。Quan's impressive form despite her injuries signals that she is far from retirement.尽管饱受伤病困扰，全红婵依旧保持着出色状态，这表明她远未到退役之时。Referring to the prospect of diving against her star teammate in the individual event at the 2028 Olympics, Quan's partner Wang said, "I hope I can be her rival. Apparently, she's not recovered to her best form yet, but I hope she will continue working hard on her way back to the peak."谈及2028年奥运会个人项目中与这位明星队友同场竞技的可能性，搭档王伟莹表示：“我希望能成为她的对手。显然她还没恢复到最佳状态，但我期待她能继续努力，重返巅峰。”In 2021, Quan became a household name after winning the 10m platform gold at the Tokyo Olympics, which was deferred because of the COVID-19 pandemic. She redefined the benchmark of elite diving by effortlessly pulling off some of the world's most difficult dives.2021年，因新冠疫情延期举办的东京奥运会上，全红婵夺得10米台金牌，一举成名。她轻松完成多项世界最高难度动作，重新定义了精英跳水的标杆。The pull of gravity felt stronger as Quan grew at least 15 centimeters taller and 10 kilograms heavier by the time of the Paris Olympics. However, she beat the challenges with countless extra hours on her fitness program, which eventually paid rich dividends. Quan edged out national teammate Chen Yu xi to retain her individual title in Paris, and added a third career Olympic gold in the synchro event with Chen.到巴黎奥运会时，全红婵身高至少增长了15厘米，体重增加了10公斤，感受到的地心引力也随之增大。但她通过额外投入无数时间进行体能训练克服了这些挑战，最终收获丰硕成果。在巴黎，全红婵险胜国家队队友陈芋汐，成功卫冕个人项目冠军，并与陈芋汐搭档再夺双人项目金牌，职业生涯奥运金牌数增至三枚。Quan will miss another duel against Chen, who is representing Shanghai, in Monday's individual final, because she hasn't signed up for the event to keep the intensity of her return in check.由于为控制复出强度未报名参加单人项目，全红婵将错过周一与代表上海队出战的陈芋汐的再度对决，后者是该项目的夺冠热门。He Wei yi, head coach of the Guangdong diving team, said that Quan has overcome tougher-than-expected challenges to make it to the National Games. "She is competing while still nursing injuries to her (right) tibia and ankle joints, and her body has kinesiology tapes all over to protect her muscles from overstretching," he said. "It's extremely tough for her, as she endures severe pain every day. She has to apply ice packs to her leg between each round during both practice and competitions."广东跳水队主教练何威仪表示，全红婵为参加全运会克服了超出预期的困难。“她目前仍带着右胫骨和踝关节的伤病参赛，身上贴满了肌效贴以防止肌肉过度拉伸，”他说，“这对她来说极其艰难，每天都要忍受剧烈疼痛。无论是训练还是比赛，每轮间隙她都得给腿部冰敷。”The National Games was Quan's first competition since she last dived competitively at the World Aquatics Diving World Cup Super Final in May in Beijing.此次全运会是全红婵自今年5月北京世界泳联跳水世界杯超级总决赛后，首次重返赛场。Chen, 20, a close friend of Quan, has emerged as a favorite for the individual title at the 2028 Olympics, after she claimed a record-extending fourth world championship title in 10m platform in July in Singapore.20岁的陈芋汐是全红婵的挚友，今年7月在新加坡举行的世锦赛上，她斩获职业生涯第四枚10米台金牌，创造了该项目的纪录，现已成为2028年奥运会单人项目的夺冠大热门。Whether it is Quan making a comeback and reigning supreme again or a mature Chen finishing on top, the intriguing rivalry between the duo is expected to keep the diving world stoked in the run-up to the next Olympics.无论是全红婵强势回归、重登巅峰，还是陈芋汐愈发成熟、独占鳌头，两位选手之间的精彩较量，都有望在下次奥运会前持续点燃跳水界的热情。quadrennialadj.四年一度的/kwəˈdreniəl/synchronizedadj.同步的；双人同步的/ˈsɪŋkrənaɪzd/hiatusn.间隙；暂停；休赛期/haɪˈeɪtəs/

Fear is a powerful emotion that must not rule your life. All of us can have fears that we need to conquer. Maybe you are afraid about: your future, your children, your health, your finances, your marriage or not finding the right person to marry. People can fear social interactions/how you relate to others; heights; death; spiders; public speaking; and enclosed spaces.   The Bible has much to say about overcoming fear by knowing and trusting God. In Isaiah chapters 40-66, for the Jewish people it seemed like their whole world had collapsed around them after their nation was invaded, Jerusalem was destroyed and they were taken as prisoners to a foreign land. But from chapter 40 onwards, God comforts His people through the prophet Isaiah by promising them a better life and future than they had imagined was possible and He told them there was no need to fear (Isaiah 41:9-10).   There are powerful and encouraging words in Isaiah 43:1-7 which start with a reminder that God is not only the creator of the heavens and the earth but He is the one who has created the Israelite people and formed them. He is intimately and personally connected to them. In these verses we see how they then, and we also today, have no need to fear. We can:  1. Live a fear free life because we are redeemed by God (Isaiah 43:1-4 NIV & MSG; John 8:34-36 MSG) 2. Live a fear free life because we are personally called by God (Isaiah 43:1) 3. Live a fear free life because we belong to God (Isaiah 43:1b) 4. Live a fear free life because are precious to God (Isaiah 43:4; Zechariah 2:8) 5. Live a fear free life because we are loved by God (Isaiah 43:4; Jeremiah 31:3) 6. Live a fear free life because God is with us even in difficult times (Isaiah 53:5; Hebrews 4:15-16) 7. Live a fear free life because God has a good plan for our children as well as us (Acts 2:39; Isaiah 43:5-7) Apply  1. Live a fear free life because we are redeemed by God. Redeemed is a biblical word which means to buy back. As Christians we have been bought out of the slave market of sin because Jesus paid the price of our sins with His blood (Isaiah 43:1-4 NIV & MSG). Before we were Christians we used to live a life of pain being slaves to sin and perhaps you think what your living now is a consequence of your own sin, your own decisions but when you're in Christ, when you believe in Him and follow Him, the price is paid and you are no longer a slave to sin. You have been forgiven and freed from the kingdom of darkness (John 8:34-36 MSG). 2. Live a fear free life because we are personally called by God (Isaiah 43:1). Why were these people of Israel afraid? Because they feared they had been abandoned by God due to their own rebellion and sin, leading to a sense of hopelessness. They needed to be reminded that God had a personal claim on them and that's why He starts reminding them I created you, I formed you. In those moments we can feel that fear is taking control over our life, but I would like to take this moment to remind you that today, you can live a fear free life He has called you by name just like Jesus called His disciples. Imagine that! God Himself knows your name. You are on His radar.  3. Live a fear free life because we belong to God (Isaiah 43:1b). When someone has paid for something, it means it is theirs. That's who we are to the Lord, because He was the one who paid the price for our ransom. When we were slaves to sin we were not His, but at this point it is a clear declaration of belonging. Everyone wants to belong and the Lord wants you to know that you belong to Him, you do not need to live a life of orphan. We are sons and daughters of God.   4. Live a fear free life because are precious to God (Isaiah 43:4). You matter to God. God said of the Israelites who felt so unwanted that they were the apple of His eye (Zechariah 2:8). Referring to the pupil of the eye, this is the most delicate and guarded part of the body, which means you feel anything that touches your eye. God is sensitive to everything that touches us. God says you are precious to Him. 5. Live a fear free life because we are loved by God (Isaiah 43:4). It is one thing to say ‘I love you', it is another is to show love. These words here are so meaningful. God doesn't change, doesn't lie, whose words are irrevocable is saying “I love you” (Jeremiah 31:3). His love for you is real and everlasting. More than any other thing in life, in God's love for you is unchanging.   6. Live a fear free life because God is with us even in difficult times (Isaiah 53:5). The Israelites were captured, far from home, hopeless, it was one of the most difficult situations someone could be. It all seemed too overwhelming. But the Lord wanted them to know He would always help them. The verse doesn't says “if” you pass through the waters or the rivers, or the fire, it says “when.” But what could these waters, rivers and fire represent for us today? Are you going through a situation that makes you think it is bigger than you? That you can't handle or is overwhelming? There are situations in life where you feel pushed by a strong river without even strength to hold onto anything to get out. Well the promise here is that God says ‘don't fear. You will not drown. You will not be burnt. You will come through. And that is true for you and for our families, churches and nations. There is a big difference between believers and non-believers. We both go through tests and difficulties but when we are with Christ we are never alone in life, the heaviness of the tests is not on us, we can be helped but someone who not only knows the circumstances but who has gone through the same in victory (Hebrews 4:15-16). 7. Live a fear free life because God has a good plan for our children as well as us. When the world seems dark it's easy to worry about your children, but like the parents of Moses we need to have faith that God will protect and use our children to lead their generation and not be overcome by the pressures around them. The Holy Spirit is promised to be poured out on the young as well as the old; your sons and your daughters (Acts 2:39). Here there is a promise that the children of Israel will be regathered from far and wide (Isaiah 43:5-7). This literally happened when the Jews were able to return home and rebuild Jerusalem and the temple. And it happened in May 1948 and since then, when the Jews after 1900 years of being scattered around the world, returned to the ancient homeland. God is also interested in your children, and He will gather them to himself and fulfil the plans He has for them. So don't fear about your children. Trust God.  

Deacon Patrick Jones and Veronica Ambuul discuss the recent doctrinal note issued by the Vatican titled "Mater Populi Fidelis," which states that proclaiming Mary as "Co-redemptrix" or "Co-mediatrix" could cause confusion among the faithful.

Join us for an incredibly candid and informative conversation with Audrey Vernick, a passionate advocate and the Director of Patient and Family Advocacy for the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance. Audrey shares the powerful 21-year journey of her son, Bennett, who suffered a stroke in utero and was later diagnosed with the catastrophic epilepsy known as Infantile Spasms. Audrey recounts the emotional process from the difficult labor and early concerns dismissed as normal reflexes, to the terrifying moment she saw his MRI and realized half of his brain was black due to a massive stroke. This episode is an essential listen for any parent navigating a serious pediatric diagnosis, especially those dealing with seizures. Audrey shares her family's ultimate decision to pursue a hemispherectomy after two years of failed medications, and the immediate, miraculous developmental explosion in her son's language and physical abilities post-surgery. Key Takeaways and Actionable Advice Trust Your Parental Instinct: If you think something is wrong with your child's movements, something probably is. Demand a Specialist: If you suspect Infantile Spasms, go to the ER and demand to speak to a neurologist or epileptologist. Request video EEG monitoring. Video & Log Everything: Record videos of suspicious movements and log details (time, duration, what you observed) to help clinicians with diagnosis and treatment planning. The Difference Between a Consult and Surgery: A surgical consult is not a surgery. Referring for a pre-surgical workup opens up a new toolbox of solutions and gives you access to a world-renowned team of specialists for a more detailed look at your child's case. Drug-Resistant Epilepsy (DRE): Epilepsy is considered DRE if a child has uncontrolled seizures after appropriately failing two seizure medications. This increases the risk of SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death due to Epilepsy). Decision-Making: Understanding your partner's decision-making style is crucial when navigating complex medical choices. Guest Information & Resources Guest: Audrey Vernick, Director of Patient and Family Advocacy at the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance. Organization: Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance Website: epilepsysurgeryalliance.org. Resources: Offers a Parent Support Navigator Program (trained peers), financial aid for travel to a Level Four epilepsy center for pre-surgical workups, webinars, and more. Infantile Spasms Resource: Audrey also mentions the Infantile Spasms Action Network for resources on recognizing and acting on infantile spasms.   Time Stamp Description Key Information 00:00:43 Critical Advice: Surgery Consult vs. Surgery Audrey shares the core message that a surgery consult is different than a surgery, and there is no harm in seeking a consultation for any diagnosis. 00:01:54 Bennett's Diagnosis and Surgery Audrey introduces her son, Bennett (21), who had a stroke in utero, infantile spasms, and ultimately a hemispherectomy. 00:04:50 The Early Months: Colic vs. Seizures Audrey describes the first five months, where unusual movements and fussiness were initially dismissed as normal reflexes and colic by her pediatrician. 00:12:08 Emergency EEG & Stroke Discovery The night she called a new neurologist, they were admitted for a 48-hour video EEG monitoring. The next day, an MRI revealed a massive stroke in the right hemisphere. 00:14:50 Infantile Spasms: Recognize the Signs Audrey, as a leader of the PESA, stresses that Infantile Spasms is a medical emergency. She describes the signs: head drop/nod, flexing, and subtle movements that happen in clusters. 00:17:10 Advocacy: How to Get Help Advice for parents: Take videos, take logs, and at the ER, demand to see a neurologist or epileptologist. 00:22:15 The Surgical Seed is Planted Bennett's first neurologist mentioned a hemispherectomy when he was only five months old, which her husband immediately dismissed, but planted a "seed" for future research. 00:24:09 Choosing Surgery and the "Elmo Song" Miracle The family begged for surgery and two days later Bennett had his hemispherectomy. Two weeks later on the plane home, Bennett, whose speech was suppressed, sang the entire Elmo song, signaling the impact the seizures had been having. 00:30:52 Defining Drug-Resistant Epilepsy (DRE) DRE is when a child has seizures after failing two appropriately dosed medications. DRE is harmful to development and carries the highest risk of SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death due to Epilepsy). 00:42:55 Final Message: Trust Yourself Audrey's final, powerful advice to parents: You are the expert in your own child; trust yourself and use that expertise as a tool on your journey.   Support the Host & Show If you found value in this conversation, please check out host Katie Taylor's work and community resources: Join Katie Taylor's Substack for in-depth insights and articles: Join here Get the SupportSpot App—a helpful tool to support your child through their healthcare journey: Check it out The Child Life On Call Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The content shared in each episode, including stories, discussions, and interviews, is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Child Life On Call Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Child Life On Call. Child Life On Call does not endorse any specific medical treatments, procedures, or opinions shared in the podcast. If you or your child is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate medical attention. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that Child Life On Call and its affiliates are not responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided.  

In the recent contention over Tucker Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes and comments about the nation of Israel, that Tony Perkins and others in the sphere of public policy have now commented on, have you seen anyone address the application of the prophecy in Isaiah 49:1-3, particularly v. 3, “And He said to me, ‘You are My servant, O Israel, In whom I will be glorified’”? I haven’t, so I will offer one that goes beyond mere semantical wrangling over a word.Support the show: https://www.factennessee.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus was a man, but not an ordinary man. Referring to Jesus as “the Word” illustrates something more significant.  The Greek term for “the Word” is “Logos.” The idea attached to the word “logos” is reason, logic, or bringing order out of chaos. The Logos brings harmony and order to the universe.  This gives us

CIRCULÉIRE is pleased to announce the inaugural All-Island Circular Venture Awards. Open to late-stage start-ups and ventures across the island of Ireland, the award is designed to recognise those pioneering the emergence of the circular economy sector by enabling or demonstrating a circular value proposition. The All-Island Circular Venture Awards invites late-stage start-up driving innovation in the circular economy to submit their proposal by 30th October. The call is aimed at ventures with high potential to reshape how materials, components and products are used, reused, remanufactured and regenerated. All-Island Circular Venture Awards The Awards, designed and led by Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE), are a new and prestigious initiative that will see shortlisted companies pitch to a high-profile audience of investors, industry leaders, policy makers, and media on 27th November 2025. Finalists will compete for a total prize pool of €10,000, plus 1-to-1 coaching sessions with international experts in entrepreneurship and circular economy. Referring to the awards announcement, Dr Geraldine Brennan, Director of Circular Economy Innovation at Irish Manufacturing Research, said: "Ireland's transition?to a circular economy is not just an environmental imperative - it's a strategic opportunity to unlock innovation, create green jobs, build resilient economies and enable communities to thrive. Pioneering circular ventures represent the bold thinking and collaborative spirit needed to redesign production and consumption system for a regenerative future." Inspired by this potential, CIRCULÉIRE and Irish Manufacturing Research welcome applications from ventures that meet the eligibility criteria. The Awards are an excellent opportunity to pitch to investors and potential partners aligned with the ventures circular mission. The All-Island Circular Venture Awards will take place at ESB Head Office (F27), 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 KT92 on 27th November 2025 at 2-7pm. Additionally, all shortlisted ventures will receive promotional support from IMR's Circular Economy Innovation Unit and will have the opportunity to feature as a case study on CIRCULÉIRE's website and social media channels. The All-Island Circular Venture Awards will be an occasion for networking with like-minded businesses, all-island government representatives and the CIRCULÉIRE's network members. Late-stage start-ups and ventures should submit their applications via Awards Platform (https://circulei.awardsplatform.com/) by 30th October 2025. The eligibility criteria is available on the Awards site: (https://circulei. awardsplatform.com/) by 30th October 2025. The eligibility criteria is available on the Awards site: https://www.circuleire.ie/all island-circular-venture-award 2025. and will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with the eligibility criteria by 10th November 2025. Any enquiries about the application process can be emailed to circuleire@imr.ie. About Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) IMR partners with industry to demystify emerging technologies, derisk adoption, and deliver real-world impact - helping businesses scale and innovate with confidence. We bridge the gap between technology and business, ensuring companies can harness the latest advancements to drive efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. About CIRCULÉIRE CIRCULÉIRE, Ireland's First Circular Innovation Network, is led by Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and funded by the Department of Environment, Climate, and Communications (DECC). It is a dynamic, cross-sectoral public-private network dedicated to advancing circularity in Ireland. Our mission is to demystify, de-risk, and drive circular business model innovation by unlocking the potential of an Irish circular economy. Established in 2020, CIRCULÉIRE has evolved into a multi-million-euro, industry-led national innovation platform. Our n...

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Compatriots from Taiwan will be invited to attend a commemorative gathering marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China, which will be held around Saturday on the mainland, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.中国大陆一位发言人于周三表示，台湾同胞将受邀出席一场纪念台湾回归中国 80 周年的纪念大会，该大会将于周六前后在大陆举行。Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that representatives from various sectors, including Taiwan compatriots, will be invited to attend the event, while related visits and exchange activities will also be organized.国务院台湾事务办公室发言人朱凤莲表示，包括台湾同胞在内的各界代表将受邀出席此次活动，同时还将组织相关参访交流活动。Highlighting the significance of Taiwan's restoration as an important achievement of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), Zhu said the commemoration aims to unite Chinese people from all over the world, including compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.朱凤莲强调，台湾光复是中国人民抗日战争（1931-1945 年）的重要成果，具有重大意义。她表示，此次纪念活动旨在团结包括海峡两岸同胞在内的全球中华儿女。It aims to bring them together to jointly remember the history of the war, pay tribute to the heroes who fought against Japanese invaders, safeguard the victorious outcome of the war, which is Taiwan's return to the motherland, and protect the common home of the Chinese nation, she said.她指出，纪念活动旨在凝聚大家的力量，共同铭记抗战历史，缅怀抗击日本侵略者的英雄先烈，捍卫包括台湾回归祖国在内的抗战胜利成果，守护中华民族共同的家园。Zhu added that Taiwan compatriots are welcome to join their mainland counterparts in sharing the pride and dignity of being Chinese.朱凤莲补充道，欢迎台湾同胞与大陆同胞一道，共同分享作为中国人的自豪与尊严。On Oct 16, Taiwan's "mainland affairs council" banned public officials from participating in commemorative events on the mainland marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's recovery. The order also requires members of school faculties, political parties and organizations, as well as related individuals, to refrain from participating in any mainland-organized activities or events.10 月 16 日，台湾地区所谓 “大陆事务委员会” 禁止公职人员参与大陆举办的纪念台湾光复 80 周年相关活动。该禁令还要求学校教职工、政党及社团成员以及相关个人不得参与任何由大陆组织的活动。Zhu condemned this separatist stance of "Taiwan independence" of the Democratic Progressive Party authorities, saying that it distorts and denies historical facts and undervalues the victory in the war of resistance.朱凤莲谴责民进党当局这种 “台独” 分裂行径，指出其歪曲、否认历史事实，轻视抗战胜利成果。"By intimidating and suppressing Taiwan compatriots from participating in related commemorative events, the DPP authorities have completely abandoned the national stance, which already faces opposition and will increasingly face more opposition and condemnation from the people of Taiwan," she said.她说：“民进党当局恐吓、阻挠台湾同胞参与相关纪念活动，完全背离民族立场，这一做法已经遭到反对，未来必将遭到台湾民众更多的反对与谴责。”Referring to the DPP's demand of "equal dialogue" with the mainland, Zhu said it is an attempt to resume cross-Strait consultations without recognizing the 1992 Consensus, and distorts the historical and legal fact that both sides of the Strait belong to one China.谈及民进党方面提出与大陆 “平等对话” 的要求，朱凤莲表示，这是其在不承认 “九二共识” 的情况下试图恢复两岸协商，且歪曲了海峡两岸同属一个中国的历史和法律事实。"In essence, this only creates obstacles for cross-Strait dialogue and consultations, and is doomed to fail," she said, emphasizing that the 1992 Consensus continues to serve as the anchor of peace across the Strait.她强调：“本质上，这只会为两岸对话协商制造障碍，注定不会得逞。” 同时指出，“九二共识” 仍是维护台海和平稳定的定海神针。According to the spokeswoman, cross-Strait tourism is being mainly hindered by the DPP authorities, as tour groups from Fujian province and Shanghai have been unable to visit Taiwan despite having received permits from the mainland earlier this year.这位发言人表示，两岸旅游主要受到民进党当局的阻碍。今年早些时候，福建省和上海市的旅游团虽已获得大陆方面的许可，但至今仍无法赴台旅游。"The mainstream public opinion in Taiwan supports peace, development, exchanges and cooperation. The DPP authorities have positioned themselves against such mainstream public opinion in Taiwan, and they are bound to be rejected by the people," Zhu said.朱凤莲表示：“台湾社会的主流民意是支持和平、发展、交流、合作的。民进党当局与台湾主流民意背道而驰，必然会遭到民众的反对。”The mainland has introduced a series of measures to facilitate cross-Strait exchanges, including introducing free applications for travel permits for first-time visitors from Taiwan and expanding the list of entry ports supporting on-arrival permit applications.大陆已推出一系列便利两岸交流的举措，包括对首次来大陆的台湾居民实行旅行证免费申请，以及扩大支持落地签申请的入境口岸范围。"During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), the high-quality economic and social development of the mainland will provide more opportunities for Taiwan compatriots and enterprises," Zhu said, adding that systems and policies promoting cross-Strait economic and cultural exchanges will be further improved.朱凤莲表示：“‘十四五'规划（2026-2030 年）期间，大陆经济社会高质量发展将为台湾同胞和台湾企业提供更多机遇。” 她还补充道，促进两岸经济文化交流的制度和政策将进一步完善。compatriot音标：/kəmˈpeɪtriət/翻译：同胞；同国人搭配：fellow compatriots（同胞们）、Taiwan compatriots（台湾同胞）commemoration音标：/kəˌmeməˈreɪʃn/翻译：纪念；纪念活动搭配：commemorative gathering（纪念大会）、in commemoration of（为纪念……）restoration音标：/ˌrestəˈreɪʃn/翻译：恢复；光复（文中特指 “回归”）搭配：the restoration of Taiwan to China（台湾回归中国）、restoration of peace（和平的恢复）consensus音标：/kənˈsensəs/翻译：共识；一致意见搭配：the 1992 Consensus（“九二共识”）、reach a consensus（达成共识）编辑分享

There's an obvious and vital reason why we humans are so attached to our convictions, and the evidence for this attachment is written all over our history, from the earliest written records to this morning's edition of whatever news media we happen to be consuming now. It is also is the subject of the very first chapter of the very first published koan collection. Referring to the exchange between Emperor Wu of Liang and the great master Bodhidharma in the aforementioned chapter, Anshi Zachary Smith develops a perspective, informed by zen teachings, on knowing and not-knowing.

LOOK OUT! It's only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe (again) with movie critic, writer, journalist and presenter MARK KERMODE! The RESURRECTION! Mark is always welcome on the podcast, and this Resurrection was a lovely return visit back in the days of 2022. So much life has happened in the interviening years, and also in listening back and giving it a little brush and polish, it became clear that some items may need a little explaining for newer listeners. So here's a quick list of things that might benefit some addressing: • Mark's current podcast is a movie (and film-adjacent TV) review show he co-hosts with Simon Mayo called 'Take', available in free with ads (1 weekly ep) / subscribe for a fee with no ads (2 weekly eps) models. • Referring to someone "Getting off their bike" about something, basically means ranting. • This was recorded before the White Lotus with Jason Isaacs in, and he gets a mention, but Mark went to school with him and he's a friend of all things Kermode podcast related. • The 'Linda' he makes reference to is his wife, Professor Linda Ruth Williams. • Up top he references 'Benjamin' and Simon Amstell. Mark had a brief cameo in the film Benjamin, directed by comic, host and writer Simon Amstell. Otherwise, we hear about Mark's ever-growing love for his family, the mechanics of rewatching films, the idea of writing being like a 'journal of record', the niceness of horror film folks (even Leatherface) and making films with love, and so much more awesome behind the scenes movie goodies. Very, very much worthy of your time even if you listened first time round, there's so much to catch that may have been missed first time. Oh and Jeremy is a really sweet film, which you'll have to acquaints yourself with if you want to be his friend (to quote the Spice Girls classic). Zig a zig ahh. Enjoy! ⁠Video and extra audio available on Brett's Patreon! INSTAGRAM TAKE PODCAST • YOUTUBE TAKE PODCAST • MAIN SITE SURROUND SOUND • BOOK SCREENSHOT PODCAST –––––––––– BRETT • X BRETT • INSTAGRAM THE SECOND BEST NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE TED LASSO SHRINKING ALL OF YOU SOULMATES SUPERBOB (Brett's 2015 feature film) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland now have a fuller picture of the #SquiresGate case in Hilton Head Island after it went viral last week.  On today's episode, the gang talks about what it took to get the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office to fire off-duty deputy Master Sgt. Billy Squires after video emerged of him pointing his service weapon at four teenagers in his neighborhood on a Sunday evening while allegedly intoxicated and wearing part of his uniform over his regular clothes.  A shocking video depicts the kids begging for their lives and one of them calling out his mom had people across the spectrum and all over the world calling for justice. It took five days for the sheriff's office to terminate Squires even though many of his 11 policy violations were immediately apparent.  Mandy, Liz and Eric talk about what it took to pressure the good ole boys into holding one of their own accountable.  *Since recording this episode, Live 5 News Reported SLED Chief Mark Keel said, “At this time, there is no evidence to indicate the fire was intentionally set. SLED agents have preliminarily found there is no evidence to support a pre-fire explosion.” Referring to Circuit Judge Diane Goodstein's house fire.  ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References “Deputy fired for ‘multiple' policy violations, Beaufort County sheriff says” - Live5 WCSC, Updated Oct 4, 2025

What turns a good referral relationship into a lifelong partnership? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Dr. Vic Martel to dive deep into the art of building loyalty with referring doctors. They explore why simply doing great clinical work is not enough and how personal touches, like remembering birthdays, anniversaries, kids' graduations, or even a favorite sports team, can set your practice apart. Dr. Martel shares how tracking these details, personalizing gifts, and even attending the same courses as your referrals can build trust and strengthen loyalty. He also explains why a dedicated referral relationship manager can transform your ability to gather meaningful information, customize communication, and consistently show appreciation. You will leave this conversation inspired and equipped to create relationships so strong that your practice becomes the natural first choice!Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming back Dr. Vic Martel to discuss strengthening referral relationships.Dr. Martel's insights on why great clinical work alone is not enough to stand out.Why you shouldn't just reach out during major holidays, like Christmas and Easter.The importance of personal touches: birthdays, anniversaries, kids' milestones.An example of how a car salesman's birthday cards inspired years of loyalty.Why a referral relationship manager is key for gathering and acting on details.Attending the same courses as your referring doctors to show support and build trust.Tips for tracking and customizing gifts to create emotional connection and loyalty.How one doctor built a booming implant practice by sending flowers on behalf of referrals.Gathering referral info through lunches, surveys, and friendly welcome emails.The power of consistency: small gestures that keep you top of mind all year.Turning referrals into loyal, lifelong partnerships.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dr. Vic Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-91431922/Dr. Vic Martel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drvicmartel/Dr. Vic Martel Email — martelvic@gmail.comMartel Academy — https://www.martelacademy.com/ Giftology — https://www.amazon.com/Giftology-Increase-Referrals-Strengthen-Retention/dp/1619614332 Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

“And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will.” (Romans 8:26–27 NLT) There will be times when you don’t know what or how to pray. You may be overwhelmed with a burden. You may be discouraged. You may be depressed. You may be afraid. That’s when the Holy Spirit steps in to help you. Referring to the Holy Spirit, Jesus said, “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you” (John 14:16 NLT). The word Advocate also can be translated as Comforter. It comes from the Greek word parakletos, which means “called alongside to help.” The Holy Spirit comes alongside you to assist you in your prayer. He serves as an advocate in interceding for you and pleading your cause before the Father. Let’s face it, some prayer requests are too complex to put into words. Some situations are beyond your ability to fully grasp. Some cause you to confront your self-interests in uncomfortable ways, requiring you to choose between what’s easiest for you in the short term and what’s best for you in the long term. In situations like these, arranging your thoughts and emotions into coherent sentences may seem next to impossible. The good news is that sometimes the most profound prayers are nothing more than a sigh or a groan—an emotional SOS, signaling that you’re overwhelmed and don’t know what to say. I can attest. After my son died, I struggled to come to grips with the reality of his being gone. I prayed to God, but I didn’t always know what to pray. So, sometimes I just said, “Oh, Lord.” Sometimes I just groaned. Sometimes I just cried. Sometimes I just sighed. But that was all I needed to do because I wasn’t crying out against God; I was crying out to Him for help. And His Holy Spirit was ready to assist. The apostle Paul wrote, “And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will” (Romans 8:26–27 NLT). Don’t let a lack of words keep you from praying. No matter what you’re experiencing, take it to the Lord. Give Him your sighs, your groans, your tears, your anxiety, your rage. Even if you can muster no more than “God, please,” it’s enough for the Holy Spirit to work with. He will make your needs known to the One who can bring ultimate good from any situation. Reflection question: When have you needed the Holy Spirit’s assistance with a prayer? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ralph answers some of your recent questions about the genocide in Gaza, how to jumpstart civic engagement, and more!Your feedback is very important. And the more detailed and factual it is, the better off the impact will be by your initiative and getting back to us. You have to be active in a program like this. Because we're not just talking to the choir here. We want the choir to sing back—in affirmation or dissent.Ralph NaderI was astonished…how disinterested the American people are in empowering themselves. That's the problem we have. The lack of civic motivation, the lack of saying, “Look, we've given our power to only 535 people in the Congress, and they've turned it against us on behalf of some 1,500 corporations. We're going to turn it around. We're the sovereign power.” As I've said a hundred times, the Constitution starts with “We the people,” not “We the Congress” or “We the corporations.” And the people don't seem to want to focus on that. If they had anyone in their neighborhood and community who were treating them the way Congress is treating them—as voters, as workers, as consumers, as parents, as children, as taxpayers—they would never allow it.Ralph NaderYou get more and more voters vulnerable to just what comes out of a politician's mouth. Remember, everything Trump has achieved politically has come out of his mouth—not out of his deeds, just out of his mouth. Repeatedly, unrebutted largely over the mass media, and faithfully relayed to the American people by a supine media which points out his mistakes once in a while, but it was too little, too late.Ralph NaderNews 9/26/25* This week, the campaign for Palestinian statehood notched major victories. According to the BBC, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia and Portugal all announced on Sunday that they would recognize the state of Palestine. They are expected to be joined by a number of smaller states, including Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra and San Marino. These countries, all traditionally close allies of the United States and Israel, join the 140 countries that already recognize the State of Palestine. A statement by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese explains that this move is “part of a co-ordinated international effort to build new momentum for a two-state solution, starting with a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the hostages.” These heads of state are pursuing this policy despite a thinly veiled threat from Congressional Republicans, a group of whom – including Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Elise Stefanik – sent a letter to President Macron and Prime Ministers Starmer, Carney and Albanese warning them of possible “punitive measures in response,” and urging them to “reconsider,” per the Guardian.* In more Palestine news, as the Global Sumud Flotilla draws near to the coast of Gaza, they are apparently under low-level attack. Al Jazeera reports the flotilla, “has reported explosions and communications jamming as drones hovered overhead.” In response, the United Nations has called for a probe, with UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan stating, “There must be an independent, impartial and thorough investigation into the reported attacks and harassment by drones and other objects.” In response to this harassment, Reuters reports Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto expressed the “strongest condemnation” and ordered the “Italian multi-purpose frigate Fasan, previously sailing north of Crete, to head towards the flotilla ‘for possible rescue operations', focusing primarily on Italian citizens.” The strong response by the Italian government is likely related to the labor unrest the targeting of the flotilla has engendered within the country. ANSA, a leading Italian news outlet, reports the Unione Sindacale di Base or USB “would proclaim a wildcat general strike and protests in 100 Italian cities for Gaza after the success of Monday's stoppage and protests involving an estimated 500,000 people in 80 cities.” The union has organized these massive protests under the slogan “let's block everything.”* In more foreign policy news, following on the heels of the protests in Nepal, anti-corruption protestors took to the streets in the Philippines this week, Time reports. The acute cause of these protests was a recent audit which found widespread corruption in the country's flood control projects. The Philippines has invested around $9.5 billion on such projects since 2022, but these have been plagued by kickback schemes, resulting in shoddy work and even deaths. Even President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., aka “Bongbong,” sympathized with the protestors, saying “Do you blame them for going out into the streets? If I wasn't President, I might be out in the streets with them…Of course, they are enraged. Of course, they are angry. I'm angry. We should all be angry. Because what's happening is not right.” The potency of these protests is likely to grow as the Philippines was hit this week by Typhoon Ragasa, which is reported to have killed three Filipinos this week, per NBC.* For our final foreign policy update, just days after the dubiously-legal strikes that killed 11 Venezuelans on a boat the U.S. claims was being used to transport drugs, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro sent a letter to American special envoy Richard Grenell, per CNN. In this letter, Maduro denies any involvement with narco-trafficking, calling the allegations “fake news, propagated through various media channels,” and calling for Trump to “promote peace through constructive dialogue and mutual understanding throughout the hemisphere.” Trump brushed off Maduro, saying “We'll see what happens with Venezuela,” perhaps implying a renewed attempt to remove the Venezuelan president. Since then, the U.S. has conducted more of these lethal strikes, with no conclusive proof of the victims' criminality. The U.S. government is offering a $50 million bounty for Maduro's arrest.* Moving northward, a disturbing story comes to us from Florida. The Miami Herald reports, “As of the end of August, the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at Alligator Alcatraz during the month of July could not be determined.” Speaking to the paper, attorneys characterized entering the facility as entering “an alternate [immigration] system where the normal rules don't apply.” This story cites one case of a man “accidentally deported to Guatemala before a scheduled bond hearing,” similar to the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, and a Cuban man supposedly transferred to a facility in California but who could not be located there. This kind of disappearing of migrants adds fuel to the fire of the worst suspicions about the administration's immigration policies. The Florida facility was forced to halt operations after a court ruling in August, but an appeals court has now overruled that ruling. The future of the site and its detainees remains uncertain.* In another instance of what appears to be a cover-up by the Trump administration, NPR reports the Department of Agriculture will “end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey.” In a statement, the USDA called the report “redundant, costly, politicized, and extraneous.” This removes another crucial data tool, following the discontinuation of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' jobs report Trump ended just weeks ago. The signature legislation of Trump's second term thus far, the One Big Beautiful Bill, expanded work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which is estimated to cut food aid to 2.4 million Americans. That will surely add to the 47.4 million food insecure households recorded in 2023. Crystal FitzSimons, president of the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), told NPR “The national food insecurity survey is a critical, reliable data source that shows how many families in America struggle to put food on the table…Without that data, we are flying blind.”* And in another assault on the regulatory state, the Supreme Court this week allowed Trump to keep Rebecca Slaughter – the last remaining Democrat on the Federal Trade Commission – out of her post for another three months. POLITICO reports the high court is reviewing a 90-year-old law which “limit[s] the president's power to fire…officials for political reasons.” According to this report, many expect the conservative majority on the court will rule that that law “unconstitutionally interferes with the president's ability to control the executive branch.” If so, Trump will be able to remove Slaughter permanently – along with any other remaining Democrats within the regulatory apparatus.* On the media front, ABC – and its parent company, Disney – have balked, reinstating Jimmy Kimmel's late night television program after abruptly suspending the show last week. Kimmel, in his return, clarified that “it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man,” but excoriated the ABC affiliates who took his show off the air, calling the move “un-American.” This from AP. Theories abound as to why exactly ABC and/or Disney walked back what seemed like a cancellation; these include a potential costly lawsuit due to wrongful termination of Kimmel's contract, as well as a coordinated boycott campaign targeting Disney's streaming service, Disney+. For his part, President Trump washed his hands of the fiasco, writing that Kimmel can “rot in his bad Ratings,” per New York Magazine.* In tech news, Axios reports the Trump administration has approved Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, for official use by every government agency. This news comes via a press release from the General Services Administration. This release quotes Musk, who says “We look forward to continuing to work with President Trump and his team to rapidly deploy AI throughout the government for the benefit of the country.” This comes after an August 25th letter in which a coalition of over 30 consumer groups – such as Public Citizen, Consumer Federation of America, and the Center for AI and DigitalPolicy – urged the Office of Management and Budget, led by Russell Vought, to “take immediate action to block the deployment or procurement of Grok.” Among the concerns cited in this letter are Grok's penchant for generating “conspiratorial and inflammatory content, including accusations that South Africans were committing a ‘white genocide'...Expressing ‘skepticism' about historical consensus of the Holocaust death toll and espousing Holocaust denial talking points…[and] Referring to itself as ‘MechaHitler'.” It remains to be seen what, if any, next steps opponents can take to halt the incorporation of Grok into the daily functions of the federal government.* Finally, Adelita Grijalva has won the Arizona 7th congressional district special election in a landslide. According to preliminary reports, she swamped her Republican opponent Daniel Butierez by nearly 40 points, according to Newsweek. This is a substantially larger margin than that won by Kamala Harris in 2024, who won the district by 23 points, which itself was a 10-point decline from Joe Biden, who won the district by 33 points in 2020. Grijalva's ascension to the House will further winnow away the Republicans' razor-thin majority in that chamber, bringing the margin to 219-214. She could also prove to be the critical 218th vote in favor of releasing the Epstein files. Adelita is the daughter of Raúl Grijalva, who passed away earlier this year. The elder Grijalva was widely considered one of the most progressive House Democrats, being the first member of Congress to endorse Bernie Sanders in his 2016 campaign and the second to call for Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Hopefully, the new Representative Grijalva will fill those big shoes.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Environment is contagious.One of the foundation quotes of Dr Shinichi Suzuki is : “Manis a child of his environment”.Referring to the influence that environment has on the moulding of a person. I've recently come across the term “Social contagion”.Social contagion  is the process by which behaviours,attitudes, emotions, or ideas spread rapidly and spontaneously through a group or social network.It often occurs without individuals being consciously awareof the process. This phenomenon, like an infectious disease, can influencethoughts, feelings, and actions in personal and professional life.As such, it can have both negative consequences, such asself-harm or violence, and positive outcomes, like the spread of happiness or social learning.In today's world, we find ourselves many times not knowingwhere to look, which group to relate or belong to.There's confusion and disconnection.  Now, more than ever, it is important to choose our environment wisely. When you want to do good, find the environment that willenable you to do good. Choose the right soil to plant your seed.If you wish to support the podcast by donating, please click thePayPal link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/PayPal-Souloist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ andThank You for your generosity.Find us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Face Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin

Ignorance is not bliss.   “...that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.” - Revelation 3:17 (NKJV)

The Philadelphia Union suffered their third loss of 2025 to Nashville SC, falling 3-1 on Tuesday night in the U.S. Open Cup Semifinal. Todd shares his thoughts from the match, including Bradley Carnell's decision to start Milan Iloski over Quinn Sullivan, Olwethu Makhanya being caught ball-watching on two of Nashville's three goals, the Union's struggles defending set pieces in their last two games (conceding five), the adjustments they made in the second half to open up their attack, and the club's overall record in Cup Semifinals.   Nashville v Philadelphia Union: Did the Union let the wrong coaches go: [8:19] Referring decisions: [11:36] Lineup decisions (Milan Iloski over Quinn Sullivan: [28:39] Andrew Rick's strong performance: [40:13] Conceding Set Piece Goals the last two games: [44:36] What changed in the second half: [54:11] Union's record in Semifinals: [1:02:03]   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/

John Batchelor is the host of the Friends of History Debating Society. He broadcasts from New England, where he is currently entering autumn, contrasting with Jeremy Zakis's springtime in New South Wales. He refers to Jeremy Zakisas his "good mate." Batchelor often guides the conversation with Jeremy Zakis, asking about: The emergence of venomous snakes in springtime, referring to this period as "the first act of the thriller." He asks about snake catchers' procedures and the questions asked at clinics regarding snake bites. He also raises a personal experience of hitting something in overgrown grass, pondering if it could have been a snake if he were in Australia. Batchelor notes that discussing springtime with Jeremy is "far more interesting" than preparing his own garden for winter's colder days. He also discusses python sightings, specifically mentioning a photograph of two pythons battling on a library roof on the Sunshine Coast, questioning if such an event is ordinary for an urban area. He emphasizes that he is in New England, in the "northern temperate zone," while Jeremy Zakis is in the "southern temperate zone."

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

When Pat Traynor, Gov. Kelly Armstrong's interim Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services, said that excessive use of cell phones and other digital devices is "probably the biggest public health threat that we have," I wrote that he was wrong, and accused him of stoking a moral panic. Traynor came on today's episode of the Plain Talk podcast to talk about it, and said that our devices leave us "continuously distracted." Referring to North Dakota's law law circumscribing cell phone use in public schools, he wondered how studens can be effectively educated when in a "constant distractive state." Since cell phones aren't going away in our society any time soon, does a ban on their presence in schools help or hinder our ability to teach kids how to deal with them responsibly? Traynor says that part is up to families. "Remember there's 24 hours in a day. Just from a standpoint of, parents still control the environment within which their kids grow up. Values. Norms," he said. "For instance, when you have a family meal together, are you present? And that goes for us, goes for me, with my kids and everything of the sort. But you're in charge of your family structure, as a parent or with guardians and others that take care of children." Also on this episode, me and guest co-host Kyler Collom, from The Dakotan, discussed the use of a religious litmus test in appointing state Rep. Kathy Skroch to replace former Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck in District 25, and the mounting controversy around a similar appointment process playing out in District 42, where Rep. Emily O'Brien resigned her seat to take a position in Armstrong's administration. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive  

This time, Stephanie and crew talk about the mish mash of excuses Trump is trying to fling at the wall about the Epstein Birthday Book. They also discuss the Supreme Court lifting a lower court's restrictions on immigration enforcement tactics in central California, allowing federal agents to make immigration stops more freely, with the potential for more frequent stops targeting individuals based on appearance. Guests Jody Hamilton and Jill Wine-Banks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Full Text of ReadingsTwenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 129The Saint of the day is Blessed Frdric OzanamBlessed Frédéric Ozanam’s Story A man convinced of the inestimable worth of each human being, Frédéric served the poor of Paris well, and drew others into serving the poor of the world. Through the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, which he founded, his work continues to the present day. Frédéric Ozanam was the fifth of Jean and Marie Ozanam's 14 children, one of only three to reach adulthood. As a teenager he began having doubts about his religion. Reading and prayer did not seem to help, but long walking discussions with Father Noirot of the Lyons College clarified matters a great deal. Frédéric wanted to study literature, although his father, a doctor, wanted him to become a lawyer. Frédéric yielded to his father's wishes and in 1831, arrived in Paris to study law at the University of the Sorbonne. When certain professors there mocked Catholic teachings in their lectures, Frédéric defended the Church. A discussion club which Frédéric organized sparked the turning point in his life. In this club, Catholics, atheists, and agnostics debated the issues of the day. Once, after Frédéric spoke about Christianity's role in civilization, a club member said: “Let us be frank, Mr. Ozanam; let us also be very particular. What do you do besides talk to prove the faith you claim is in you?” Frédéric Ozanam was stung by the question. He soon decided that his words needed a grounding in action. He and a friend began visiting Paris tenements and offering assistance as best they could. Soon a group dedicated to helping individuals in need under the patronage of Saint Vincent de Paul formed around Frédéric. Feeling that the Catholic faith needed an excellent speaker to explain its teachings, Frédéric convinced the Archbishop of Paris to appoint Dominican Father Jean-Baptiste Lacordaire, the greatest preacher then in France, to preach a Lenten series in Notre Dame Cathedral. It was well-attended and became an annual tradition in Paris. After Frédéric Ozanam earned his law degree at the Sorbonne, he taught law at the University of Lyons. He also earned a doctorate in literature. Soon after marrying Amelie Soulacroix on June 23, 1841, he returned to the Sorbonne to teach literature. A well-respected lecturer, Frédéric worked to bring out the best in each student. Meanwhile, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society was growing throughout Europe. Paris alone counted 25 conferences. In 1846, Frédéric, Amelie, and their daughter Marie went to Italy; there he hoped to restore his poor health. They returned the next year. The revolution of 1848 left many Parisians in need of the services of the Saint Vincent de Paul conferences. The unemployed numbered 275,000. The government asked Frédéric and his coworkers to supervise the government aid to the poor. Vincentians throughout Europe came to the aid of Paris. Frédéric then started a newspaper, The New Era, dedicated to securing justice for the poor and the working classes. Fellow Catholics were often unhappy with what Frédéric wrote. Referring to the poor man as “the nation's priest,” Frédéric said that the hunger and sweat of the poor formed a sacrifice that could redeem the people's humanity. In 1852, poor health again forced Frédéric to return to Italy with his wife and daughter. He died on September 8, 1853. In his sermon at Frédéric's funeral, Fr. Lacordaire described his friend as “one of those privileged creatures who came direct from the hand of God in whom God joins tenderness to genius in order to enkindle the world.” Frédéric was beatified in 1997. Since Frédéric wrote an excellent book entitled Franciscan Poets of the Thirteenth Century, and since his sense of the dignity of each poor person was so close to the thinking of Saint Francis, it seemed appropriate to include him among Franciscan “greats.” His liturgical feast is celebrated on September 9. Reflection Frédéric Ozanam always respected the poor while offering whatever service he could. Each man, woman, and child was too precious to live in poverty. Serving the poor taught Frédéric something about God that he could not have learned elsewhere. Learn more about the legacy of Frédéric Ozanam! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Dr. Craig Evans of Houston Christian University Jesus and His World: The Archaeological Evidence The post The Discovery of an Ancient Inscription Possibly Referring to Moses – Dr. Craig Evans, 1/7/25 (2314) first appeared on Issues, Etc..