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This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, grabs his toolbelt for a conversation with Shelby Rodeffer & Nick Garner, volunteers with the Louisville Tool Library! Operating at 1227 Logan Street on Wednesdays 5-7pm and Saturdays 11am-3pm, the Louisville Tool Library has been building community, knowledge, and resilience around repair and maintenance since 2022. Learn more and become a member at https://louisvilletoollibrary.com or https://ltl.tools Louisville Tool Library is a volunteer-run, community-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit lending system dedicated to accessibility of resources, waste reduction, and growth through education. Operating similarly to a traditional book-filled library, members are able to borrow a wide variety of household items on a 7 day lending cycle. Annual membership works on a sliding scale donation and your contributions - tools or otherwise - are all tax deductible. Tune in to hear about the new classroom they are building to support their workshops, which are funded by a Metro Solid Waste grant that has enabled the Tool Library to start paying its instructors and supplying materials for the classes they offer. Upcoming workshops include: 1. Meshtastic is an off grid text messaging platform that uses nodes (Small devices) to send messages. No wifi, no internet. How to Get Started - Sat, October 3, 11:30am - 1:30pm Node Flashing and Setup - Sat, October 3, 1:30pm - 2:30pm 2. Repair Fair! Sat, November 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Cyril Allgeier Community Center, 4101 Cadillac Ct. Is there a fallen hem in your favorite shirt? Did your blender suddenly stop working? Are your scissors too dull to cut cleanly anymore? Don't send it to the landfill! Bring these items and more to the Repair Fair, where volunteer repair coaches will share their skills and help teach you how repair your item for free. Repairing and reusing items helps save money, reduce waste, and keep usable materials out of the landfill! https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/repair-fair. If you'd like to volunteer, sign-up at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/repair-fair-volunteer-interest-form As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com
Jim highlights all his favorite calls from the show. He takes on questions about: * Comparing generator types * Repairing a lake boat ramp * A sweaty back door * Scented oil air purifiers for AC systems * Adding new attic insulation * Termite damage assessment * Flooring when there are moisture concerns * Cracked shower stall * Adding lattice to a deck
Forgiveness is not only tested in major betrayals. Often, relationships are strained by smaller offenses: the grass clippings blown onto the wrong lawn, the gas tank left empty, the repeated household habit that quietly becomes a source of resentment. In this episode, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks continue the conversation on forgiveness by focusing on the practical middle ground: what do we do when a boundary has been crossed, but the situation is not catastrophic?Father explains that the first step is recognizing the violation without immediately assuming the other person's intention. A boundary may be crossed through malice, carelessness, forgetfulness, misunderstanding, or even by someone else entirely. If we rush straight to accusation, anger can distort the situation and damage the relationship further. But avoiding confrontation entirely also fails. Love requires enough courage to say, kindly and clearly, “This bothered me,” and then see whether apology, forgiveness, and reconciliation can begin.Joe highlights the importance of proportion and consistency. If every small offense is treated like a “nine or ten,” people eventually tune out—or stop trusting the emotional scale altogether. But if the “twos and threes” are never addressed, they build into larger wounds. Healthy relationships need a reliable way to name smaller harms, repair them, and move forward before resentment hardens.The episode also connects this pattern to our relationship with God. Venial sins matter because small compromises can accumulate when we stop confessing, repairing, and returning. The same is true in human relationships. Repair is not a sign that love failed; often, it is where love becomes stronger. Children, spouses, neighbors, friends, and communities all need room for failure, forgiveness, and reconciliation—because resilient relationships are built not by never breaking, but by learning how to repair.Key IdeasSmall offenses matter because they can either be repaired early or build into deeper resentment.A crossed boundary does not automatically reveal the other person's intention; avoid rushing to accusation.Confrontation can be loving when it is proportionate, clear, and rooted in the desire for reconciliation.Treating every issue like a crisis weakens trust; ignoring every issue also weakens trust.Repair can make relationships stronger, especially when apology, forgiveness, and consistency rebuild communion.Scripture MentionedVenial sin and confession are discussed by theme; no specific passage is named.Links & ReferencesNone explicitly referenced with a clear official/source link in this episode.CTA: If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.com.TagsFather and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, forgiveness, reconciliation, boundaries, small offenses, repairing relationships, relationship repair, healthy confrontation, proportionate response, consistency, trust, rebuilding trust, apology, asking forgiveness, offering forgiveness, resentment, anger, frustration, household conflict, marriage, married couples, parenting, children, neighbors, community life, grass clippings, snow shoveling, gas tank, toilet seat, communication, conflict resolution, venial sin, confession, sacrament of reconciliation, spiritual growth, humility, emotional self awareness, relationship with God, relationship with others, relationship with self, Catholic podcast, Catholic spirituality, mercy, love, communion, resilience, room for failure, unconditional love
Da borsa per gli acquisti a vera e propria icona, prodotto identitario del brand. Compie 30 anni la mitica borsa blu di Ikea, Frakta, presente nelle case di sei italiani su dieci, che la utilizzano nei modi più impensabili. Sono quelli che ha mappato il colosso svedese con una ricerca - e una campagna - davvero particolari, che ci ha raccontato Edoardo Posani, Country Commercial Manager IKEA Italia.Spazio poi al licencing, un mercato in crescita costante e sempre più trasversale: nel 2025 ha sfiorato i 400 miliardi di dollari, confermandosi uno strumento strategico per i brand. Dai videogiochi alla moda, dalla musica al design, fino al merchandising sportivo, il licensing si conferma una potente leva di marketing, come ci ha detto Paolo Lucci, fondatore e managing director di Mld Entertainment, organizzatore del Milano licencing day giunto quest'anno alla sua ventesima edizione.In occasione Milano Beauty Week presentato "The Invisible Beauty", il nuovo progetto di comunicazione di Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna in vista dell’edizione 2027, che celebrerà i 60 anni della manifestazione di riferimento a livello globale per l’industria cosmetica. Lo racconta Francesca Maturi, Head of Business Development di Cosmoprof.Focus sui trend dedicato alla tendenza antispreco e, a proposito di brand cult, nella riflessione finale con il sociologo Francesco Morace spazio a un pezzo di storia dell'industria italiana che diventa meta di una grande comunità di appassionati: la Guzzi City.
Vital parenting practices to cultivate confidence, purpose and inner power in an increasingly anxious world. 0:00 - Introduction to Dr. Shefali 3:04 - Understanding Modern Boyhood 4:57 - Parental Control and Autonomy 9:15 - Addressing Male Isolation 12:20 - Digital Strategies for Parents 14:55 - The False Hierarchy of Men 17:14 - Emotional Intensity in Girls 22:11 - Social Media and Female Identity 27:25 - Mitigating Digital Damage 29:02 - The Science of Self-Harm 34:29 - Reclaiming Authenticity and Privacy 41:56 - Repairing the Parent-Child Bond Dr. Shefali is a clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and the founder of the Conscious Parenting movement. Blending Western psychology with Eastern wisdom, she has redefined how families understand selfhood, connection, and the inner life of children. Trained at Columbia University, Dr. Shefali has spent decades guiding parents beyond patterns of fear and control toward presence, authenticity, and inner transformation. Her groundbreaking work explores the hidden forces that shape identity, relationships, and the way we inhabit the world—creating a path for both children and the adults who raise them to awaken and evolve. "The greatest gift you can give your children is your own transformation."
ActionSA Deputy President Dr, Mbahare Kekana says the party is excited about contesting Local Government Elections in the Free State for the first time. Kekana is confident that the party will walk away victorious in the province after the November polls. He says ActionSA is focused on repairing the province's municipalities and ensuring that there are job opportunities especially for the youth. Kekana alongside provincial secretary, Lerato Mosala conducted door-to-door campaigns and the induction of the party's ward candidates in Welkom. Abigail Visagie reports.
The Gut-Brain Connection: Repairing Gut Health Can Heal Chronic Conditions Many Americans suffer from gut dysregulation. Because crucial mood-regulating chemicals are generated in the gut microbiome, ignoring these warning signs can have profound effects on our overall mental and physical health. Our expert explains the strong connect between gut health, chronic disease, and emotional well-being – and how to heal your gut microbiome. Guest: Martha Carlin, founder, BiotiQuest author, Connected When Immune Cells Go Rogue: The Rapid Rise Of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Our bodies are intricate machines where every cell has a specific job. But when specialized allergy-fighting white blood cells migrate into the esophagus, severe dysfunction follows. Our expert explains how this triggers a chronic immune condition that has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing digestive diseases and can severely disrupt daily life. Guest: Dr. Evan Dellon, professor of medicine, University of North Carolina, director, Center for Esophageal Diseases & Swallowing Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What if some of the most powerful tools for controlling chronic bacterial infections are already living inside the human body? In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, hosts Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen sit down with Dr. David A. Jernigan, DNM, DC, founder of the Biologix Center for Optimum Health, for a deep exploration of Lyme disease, bacteriophages, chronic infection, biological medicine, and his development of Induced Native Phage Therapy (INPT). Dr. Jernigan has worked with people experiencing Lyme disease and complex chronic illness since the 1990s. His journey into the Lyme world began unexpectedly when a mother and her twin sons came to his Kansas practice with Lyme disease. At a time when Lyme disease knowledge was far more limited, the experience pushed him into decades of clinical work, research, writing, and experimentation focused on understanding why some patients remain chronically ill. Today, one of the central areas of his work is bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—and a therapeutic model he calls Induced Native Phage Therapy. What Are Bacteriophages? Bacteriophages, commonly called phages, are viruses that infect bacteria. They exist throughout nature and are also found in enormous numbers within the human body. Unlike broad-spectrum approaches that may affect many different microorganisms, phages can have highly specific relationships with particular bacteria. During the interview, Dr. Jernigan explains the relationship between bacteria and bacteriophages and introduces listeners to the phageome—the vast community of phages living in and around the human microbiome. He describes how certain phages can enter a lytic cycle, ultimately destroying their bacterial host, while others can exist in a more dormant or lysogenic relationship with bacteria before environmental conditions trigger a change in their behavior. This bacterial-phage relationship forms the foundation for Dr. Jernigan's work with INPT. What Is Induced Native Phage Therapy (INPT)? One of the most important distinctions in this conversation is the difference between conventional phage therapy and Induced Native Phage Therapy. Traditional phage therapy generally involves identifying phages capable of attacking a particular bacterium and introducing those phages into a patient. Dr. Jernigan's approach is fundamentally different. Rather than administering externally sourced bacteriophages, INPT is designed around the idea of influencing native phages that are already present within the body. Dr. Jernigan describes his approach as using electromagnetic or bioresonance-based information intended to influence phages associated with targeted microorganisms and encourage a shift toward bacterial destruction. He explains that development of the process took approximately five years and grew out of his earlier work with bioresonance and biological medicine. Matt and Rich push Dr. Jernigan throughout the conversation to explain exactly what he believes is happening biologically, how targeted phages are distinguished from the enormous number of phages within the body, and how this approach differs from simply attempting to kill microorganisms directly. Why Phages Could Matter in Lyme Disease The discussion then turns specifically to Borrelia burgdorferi, other Borrelia species, and Lyme disease. Dr. Jernigan argues that bacteria and their associated phages have coexisted for an extraordinarily long time and that bacteria entering the human body may already exist within complex relationships with bacteriophages. Instead of searching externally for a single phage capable of targeting Borrelia, his research asks a different question: Can the phages already present within a patient or associated with a microorganism be influenced to help control that organism? That question sits at the center of INPT. The conversation also explores monovalent versus polyvalent phages, bacterial specificity, intracellular microorganisms, and the potential ability of phages to interact with bacteria residing in difficult-to-reach environments. Lyme Disease Is More Than One Infection This episode extends far beyond phage therapy. Dr. Jernigan explains how his understanding of Lyme disease has evolved dramatically since he began treating patients in the 1990s. Early in his career, much of the Lyme community was focused primarily on finding and killing Borrelia burgdorferi. Over time, he became increasingly convinced that chronic illness could not be adequately explained by one microorganism alone. He describes what he calls Multi-Microbial Activation Syndrome, a model in which Lyme disease may occur alongside or contribute to changes involving numerous microorganisms and physiological systems. The conversation explores: Borrelia burgdorferi and other Borrelia species Bartonella and Babesia Other tick-borne infections Mold and environmental exposures Microbial interactions Toxins Metabolic dysfunction Immune dysregulation Mast cell activation Inflammation Individual biological terrain This leads to one of the central themes of the episode: two people can carry similar microorganisms yet experience dramatically different levels of illness. Dr. Jernigan therefore argues that treating a diagnosis alone can miss the larger biological picture of the person experiencing the disease. Treating the Infection vs. Repairing the Damage Dr. Jernigan uses a memorable termite analogy to explain chronic Lyme disease. If termites are discovered before they have caused significant structural damage, eliminating them may largely solve the problem. But if termites have been damaging a house for years, killing the termites does not rebuild the house. The same concept, he argues, may apply to chronic illness. Reducing microbial burden may be important, but a person may still be dealing with neurological, metabolic, inflammatory, structural, immune, or other dysfunction that developed during years of illness. That distinction becomes particularly important when evaluating whether a treatment has worked. A reduction in infection does not necessarily mean that years of physiological damage or dysregulation immediately disappear. Why Every Lyme Patient May Require a Different Approach Matt and Rich discuss Tick Boot Camp's view of Lyme disease as a polymicrobial, multisystemic, chronic infectious or post-infectious illness, and Dr. Jernigan explains why his clinical experience has led him toward a similarly individualized model. Every patient enters illness with a different history, microbiome, microbial exposures, environmental exposures, physiology, and accumulated biological stress. For that reason, Dr. Jernigan challenges what he describes as "cookbook" medicine—the idea that every patient carrying the same diagnosis should receive essentially the same protocol. Instead, his model attempts to identify what is dysfunctional in the individual patient while simultaneously reducing infectious burden and supporting the body's ability to repair itself. Phages, Biofilms, and Intracellular Bacteria Another major portion of the interview explores two difficult problems in chronic infection: biofilms and intracellular bacteria. Dr. Jernigan discusses research showing that certain bacteriophages can interact with or penetrate bacterial biofilms, potentially giving phage-based approaches characteristics that differ from conventional antimicrobial strategies. The discussion also examines whether phages can reach bacteria residing inside cells. These questions are particularly relevant to Lyme disease because persistence, bacterial morphology, biofilms, tissue environments, and intracellular localization are frequently discussed as possible contributors to treatment difficulty. Dr. Jernigan explains why he believes native phages may be capable of reaching microorganisms in environments that can present challenges for other therapeutic approaches. Herxheimer Reactions: Does Feeling Worse Mean Treatment Is Working? The episode also challenges one of the most familiar ideas in the Lyme community: Do patients have to feel worse before they feel better? Many Lyme patients are familiar with the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, often shortened to "Herxing," in which symptoms can temporarily intensify during antimicrobial treatment. Dr. Jernigan discusses his belief that effective treatment should not necessarily require significant suffering. He connects this idea to his model of phage-mediated bacterial destruction and explains why he believes INPT may behave differently from therapies that produce large amounts of inflammatory bacterial debris. Matt and Rich dig into this distinction and the potential relationship between microbial die-off, cytokines, inflammation, mast cells, and worsening symptoms. MCAS, Immune Activation, and Treatment Sensitivity The conversation also addresses why some people with chronic Lyme disease become extraordinarily sensitive to medications, supplements, foods, environmental exposures, and other treatments. Dr. Jernigan discusses macrophages, inflammatory cytokines, histamine, mast cell degranulation, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) as part of the larger chronic illness picture. Rather than viewing these problems as completely separate diagnoses, he encourages looking for the biological processes that may be driving multiple downstream symptoms. This reflects another recurring theme throughout the episode: identifying and addressing upstream contributors rather than continually treating individual symptoms in isolation. Antibiotics, Resistance, and the Search for New Approaches Matt, Rich, and Dr. Jernigan also have an extended discussion about antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Jernigan is strongly critical of long-term reliance on antibiotics and argues that bacterial adaptation and antibiotic resistance make alternative antimicrobial strategies increasingly important. The conversation examines doxycycline, broad-spectrum antibiotics, environmental antibiotic exposure, bacterial adaptation, and why phage research has regained scientific interest as antimicrobial resistance becomes an increasingly important global challenge. Dr. Jernigan also makes an important distinction between his approach and conventional phage therapy, which itself is an active area of scientific research. Dr. Jernigan's Published INPT Research Dr. Jernigan discusses several publications related to his work, including his 2021 retrospective review of Induced Native Phage Therapy for Lyme disease and relapsing fever and subsequent work expanding the concept into treatment-resistant illnesses involving multiple microorganisms. He intentionally made his peer-reviewed publications open access so patients, practitioners, and researchers could review the work without encountering a paywall. During the interview, he also acknowledges the importance of additional independent research and the challenges involved in funding and validating emerging therapeutic approaches. INPT remains an emerging and unconventional approach. The mechanisms and clinical claims discussed in this episode should therefore be understood as Dr. Jernigan's research, hypotheses, clinical observations, and interpretations rather than established standards of Lyme disease treatment. From "Chasing Bugs" to Biological Medicine Perhaps the most important evolution in Dr. Jernigan's career is his movement away from simply "chasing bugs." His earliest Lyme work focused heavily on identifying and addressing microorganisms. After decades of treating complex patients, his philosophy expanded toward simultaneously considering two questions: What microorganisms are creating a burden, and what is preventing this particular person's body from returning to healthy function? That means considering infections alongside neurological function, metabolism, immune regulation, inflammation, environmental exposures, structural problems, the microbiome, and other biological systems. For patients who have spent years moving from treatment to treatment, that broader question may be one of the most valuable takeaways from this conversation. Topics Discussed Dr. David Jernigan's introduction to Lyme disease in the 1990s Congenital and persistent Lyme disease Early Lyme disease testing Natural and biological medicine Borrelia burgdorferi Bartonella, Babesia, and other tick-borne infections Polymicrobial illness Multi-Microbial Activation Syndrome Bacteriophages and the human phageome How bacteriophages infect bacteria Lytic and lysogenic phage cycles Conventional phage therapy Induced Native Phage Therapy (INPT) Native versus externally administered phages Monovalent and polyvalent phages Bioresonance and electromagnetic signaling Phages and bacterial biofilms Intracellular bacteria Antibiotic resistance Doxycycline and antimicrobial treatment Jarisch-Herxheimer reactions Cytokines and inflammation Macrophages and immune dysfunction MCAS and treatment sensitivity Mold and environmental illness Microbial terrain Personalized Lyme disease treatment Treating infection versus repairing physiological damage Biological and bioregulatory medicine Emerging research into phage-based therapies About Dr. David Jernigan Dr. David A. Jernigan, DNM, DC, is an author, researcher, clinician, and founder of the Biologix Center for Optimum Health in Franklin, Tennessee. He has worked with people experiencing Lyme disease and complex chronic illness for decades and has written extensively about Lyme disease, biological medicine, natural approaches to chronic illness, bacteriophages, and related topics. His more recent research has focused on Induced Native Phage Therapy, an approach designed to influence naturally occurring bacteriophages within the body rather than administering externally sourced phages. Learn more about Dr. David Jernigan, INPT, his Lyme disease work, publications, and the Biologix Center. Work With Dr. David Jernigan Patients interested in learning more about Dr. Jernigan, the Biologix Center for Optimum Health, and opportunities to work with him can visit: Biologix Center for Optimum Health – Dr. David Jernigan INPT Information for Doctors and Healthcare Providers Healthcare professionals interested in learning more about Induced Native Phage Therapy or becoming an INPT provider can visit PhaGenCorp: PhaGenCorp – Induced Native Phage Therapy Learn More About Lyme Disease Explore more Tick Boot Camp conversations with physicians working with Lyme disease and complex tick-borne illness: Tick Boot Camp Doctors
The Gut-Brain Connection: Repairing Gut Health Can Heal Chronic Conditions Many Americans suffer from gut dysregulation. Because crucial mood-regulating chemicals are generated in the gut microbiome, ignoring these warning signs can have profound effects on our overall mental and physical health. Our expert explains the strong connect between gut health, chronic disease, and emotional well-being – and how to heal your gut microbiome. Guest: Martha Carlin, founder, BiotiQuest author, Connected Host: Elizabeth Westfield Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Summer heat takes a toll on your skin. In this week's podcast, we're talking dryness, irritation, and the breakdown of your lipid barrier. This natural barrier is your shield against environmental stressors, and when it's disrupted, inflammation follows. As the season shifts, it's the perfect time to repair and restore. We'll cover why ceramide-rich moisturizers matter, how hydrating soaks help replenish, and why it's smart to ease up on exfoliation. Plus, we share tips on diet, recovery treatments, and why end-of-summer peels set you up for glowing, resilient skin heading into fall.
Jim highlights all his favorite calls and emails from the shows this past week. He takes on questions about: * Adding exhaust fans to a barndominium * Repairing sheetrock joints * Mold under dishwasher * Wood floors in the kitchen * Warping wood in a remodel * Unbalanced AC vents * Roof stain removal * Dehumidifier replacement
There are rivers that divide a landscape. And there are rivers that divide the imagination. In Texas, the Pecos managed to do both. For generations, the words West of the Pecos meant something. They meant you were leaving one world and entering another. A harder world. A drier world. A place where towns were separated by miles and miles of country that seemed determined to remind human beings that they were not necessarily in charge. Today, we can drive across that country in an air-conditioned automobile. We carry water in plastic bottles. We have GPS. Gas stations. Cell phones. And even then, there are stretches of West Texas where you can look out the window and think: Who in the world decided to live here? Now imagine making that decision in 1881. This is the Hidden History of Texas. And today we're headed west. To Pecos. Before there was a town called Pecos, there was the river. The Pecos begins in the mountains of northern New Mexico and runs south and southeast across an increasingly dry landscape before eventually joining the Rio Grande. The Spanish knew portions of it as the Río Puerco—the dirty river. And depending upon where you encountered it, the Pecos could be a source of life, an obstacle, a landmark, or a warning. For Indigenous peoples, the river and the country surrounding it had been part of a much larger landscape of travel, hunting, trade, and settlement long before Europeans arrived. And that is worth remembering because we have a tendency to tell the history of West Texas as though the country sat empty until ranchers, soldiers, and railroad men arrived. It didn't. People had been crossing and using this landscape for thousands of years. But the environment determined the rules. Water determined where you could travel. Water determined where animals could survive. Water determined where people could stay. And if you didn't understand the country, the country could kill you. By the middle of the nineteenth century, Americans were beginning to move through the region in greater numbers. Soldiers. Surveyors. Freighters. Cattlemen. Travelers heading farther west. The Pecos became one of those psychological markers on the map. Cross the river and you were entering country that seemed even more remote. This was the world in which military posts such as Fort Stockton and Fort Davis became so important. They protected roads. They guarded travelers. They supported military campaigns. And slowly they helped open West Texas to increased settlement. But opening a country and actually convincing people to live there are two very different things. The first Anglo settlements along the Texas portion of the Pecos were sparse. And there was a very good reason. Living there was hard. Not Hollywood hard. Not gunfight-at-high-noon hard. Everyday hard. Finding dependable water. Building shelter. Keeping livestock alive. Surviving summer heat. Surviving winter cold. Getting supplies. Dealing with isolation. Repairing something when the nearest replacement might be days away. Having a child when there wasn't a doctor down the street. Getting sick when there wasn't a hospital. Losing livestock and knowing that your livelihood had just disappeared with them. That kind of hard. The sort of toughness that rarely makes it into Western movies. Then, in 1881, everything changed. The railroad arrived. The Texas and Pacific Railway was pushing westward across Texas toward El Paso. And when those rails reached the Pecos River country, they did something railroads did all across the American West. They created a reason for a town to exist. Pecos began as a cattle camp east of the river, but the developing community shifted westward as the railroad established its depot. For a while it was Pecos Station. Then Pecos City. Eventually simply Pecos. But the railroad was more than transportation. It changed distance. Before the railroad, getting cattle, supplies, equipment, mail, or people across West Texas required time—and a considerable amount of luck. The railroad connected Pecos to markets hundreds of miles away. Suddenly cattle raised in West Texas could reach distant buyers. Supplies could arrive regularly. People could come. Businesses could survive. A settlement became a town. And by the middle of the 1880s, Pecos had about 150 residents. That doesn't sound like much today. But put 150 people in that country in 1885 and you've got yourself a community. And those people needed water. Not simply drinking water. If Pecos was going to become more than a railroad stop and cattle-shipping point, somebody had to figure out how to make the desert produce something. So they turned again to the river. Irrigation wasn't new to the Southwest. Indigenous peoples had understood irrigation agriculture centuries before Europeans arrived. Spanish and Mexican communities used irrigation systems throughout the region. But late nineteenth-century developers began trying to transform irrigation into something larger. An economic engine. Canals were constructed. Land was promoted. Settlers were encouraged to believe that with enough water, West Texas could bloom. And sometimes it did. Nearby communities produced grapes. Peaches. Pears. Melons. And Pecos itself eventually became famous for cantaloupes. Imagine arriving from somewhere green, looking across that dry West Texas country and hearing someone say: We're going to grow melons here. You might have questioned their judgment. But they did it. Water made the difference. Which meant controlling water became increasingly important. And that story—who gets the water, how much they get, and what happens upstream—is one that would follow the Pecos River well into the twentieth century. But cattle remained king. And cattle brought cowboys. Which brings us to one of Pecos's favorite stories. The world's first rodeo. According to Pecos tradition, on July 4, 1883, cowboys from several ranches gathered to settle an argument. Who was the best roper? Who was the best rider? There was only one reasonable way to find out. Get everybody together and make them prove it. The contest held at Pecos became one of the earliest documented rodeos in American history and apparently the first known rodeo to award prizes. And Pecos has proudly advertised itself as the home of the world's first rodeo ever since. Now... You know me. Whenever somebody says something was unquestionably the first anything in history, I start checking. And Pecos has competition. Deer Trail, Colorado, records a bronco-busting contest in 1869. Buffalo Bill Cody staged an exhibition of cowboy skills at North Platte, Nebraska, in 1882. Prescott, Arizona, held an organized rodeo in 1888 and became one of the earliest to charge admission. So was Pecos really the first rodeo? That depends partly on what you mean by rodeo. And that is usually how these historical arguments work. But Pecos's 1883 contest absolutely belongs among the earliest events in the development of what became modern rodeo. And perhaps the argument over who was first is less interesting than what the contest tells us. Cowboys were turning the skills of everyday ranch work into competition. Roping. Riding. Handling livestock. These weren't originally sports. They were jobs. Hard jobs. And somewhere along the way, somebody said: I can do that better than you. And rodeo was born. That may be the most Texas origin story imaginable. But there is another Pecos story that deserves mentioning. Because the railroad didn't merely reach Pecos. Railroads had to conquer the Pecos River itself. Farther downstream, railroad engineers encountered the enormous canyons near the river's junction with the Rio Grande. The first rail crossing required steep grades, tunnels, trestles, and tracks blasted along canyon walls. It was expensive. Dangerous. And inefficient. So engineers eventually decided to do something audacious. Instead of taking the railroad down into the canyon, they would carry it across the top. The Pecos Viaduct was completed in 1892. More than 320 feet high, it was then the highest railroad bridge in the United States and one of the highest bridges in the world. Think about that. In a region where earlier travelers worried about finding enough water to survive, engineers were now building a steel railroad bridge more than three hundred feet above the river. In barely a generation, the relationship between people and the Pecos had changed dramatically. The river was still an obstacle. But increasingly, people believed obstacles could be engineered away. And maybe that's what makes Pecos such a good place to stop after our last visit to La Junta. At La Junta, generations of Indigenous communities had learned how to live within the limits of the desert. They understood where water was. They farmed the floodplain. They hunted. They traded. They adapted themselves to the country. By the late nineteenth century, newcomers increasingly approached West Texas with a different idea. Instead of adapting themselves to the landscape, they would try to adapt the landscape to them. Build a railroad. Dig a canal. Dam the water. Drill a well. Build a bridge. Plant crops in the desert. Bring cattle by the thousands. Build a town. Sometimes it worked. Sometimes it didn't. And sometimes the consequences didn't become apparent until much later. But you have to admire the audacity. I've been to Pecos. ...
Some Roman concrete has been standing for nearly two millennia—and in certain environments, it seems to have gotten remarkably good at repairing its own cracks.How?Bernie and Garry Stevens from History IN the Bible explore the science and history behind Roman concrete, from volcanic materials and ancient building techniques to recent research suggesting that something once dismissed as evidence of sloppy mixing may actually have been an important part of the recipe.Were Roman engineers deliberately creating self-healing concrete? Did different builders use different recipes for different jobs? And how much have we really rediscovered about one of the ancient world's most impressive technologies?The Romans left us the concrete. Figuring out exactly how they made it is another matter.Of course we have a lot of fun along the way and meet a very interesting character - Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man. DEFINITELY check this episode out!Article links:https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-a-1-900-year-old-latrine-helps-explain-why-roman-concrete-lasts/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-ancient-construction-site-in-the-ruins-of-pompeii-is-revealing-new-secrets-about-the-2000-year-old-recipe-for-roman-concrete-180987845/https://news.mit.edu/2025/pompeii-offers-insights-ancient-roman-building-technology-1209PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO WHAT'S NEW IN HISTORY YOUTUBE CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/@whatsnewinhistoryThis is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.Contact information:E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.comhttp://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burst water pipe repair costs vary significantly depending on pipe location, material, access difficulty, and whether water damage has spread. Here is how plumbers diagnose and price these repairs. To learn more, visit https://darnoldandlyons.com/beckley-area-plumbing/ Darnold & Lyons Heating Cooling Plumbing City: Charleston Address: 2570 Pennsylvania Ave Suite B Website: https://www.darnoldandlyons.com Phone: +1 304 744 8474 Email: grant@darnoldandlyons.com
We must realize that growing in Christ means learning not only to do what is right, but also to put right what has gone wrong in our lives and relationships.
We must realize that growing in Christ means learning not only to do what is right, but also to put right what has gone wrong in our lives and relationships.
Repairing a Friendship ~ My best friend thinks I am abandoning her if I find more friends. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
If you've done all the “right” things for your gut, eating clean, avoiding gluten, taking supplements, running labs, and still feel like your gut health stinks, this episode is for you. We're challenging the idea that your gut is something you need to “fix” and exploring why symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and gas may actually be signals rather than signs that something is broken. We zoom out to look at the gut as part of a much bigger web involving the brain, nervous system, hormones, immune system, stress, sleep, and circadian rhythm, and we share simple strategies that can help support your body without adding another complicated protocol to your life. Our goal is to help you stop chasing symptoms, start listening to your body, and build resilience from the inside out.SHOW NOTES:0:38 Welcome to the show!3:03 Why your gut isn't broken6:09 Limbic Retraining8:48 Underlying stressors to the gut9:24 Spider web analogy11:15 Simple hack to sync your gut rhythms14:28 Overnight fasting15:32 Perimenopausal & bloated16:31 Gut Healing Framework18:11 Basic elimination foods19:02 Regulating the stress response19:28 Renee's gut story21:15 How to support digestion27:30 The many types of trauma 30:18 Food Therapy31:15 Repairing the gut lining & microbiome32:56 “Party in my stomach”35:02 Supplements for gut healing37:50 The acid reflux myth43:22 Supporting motility & bowel movements47:00 Diagnostic lab testing49:50 Triggers for leaky gut57:30 Allergies vs Intolerances vs Sensitivities1:01:29 Elimination Diet1:03:41 Can you over-optimize your gut?1:05:21 Recapping the frameworkRESOURCES:Fullscript Gut Supplements (must create an account to access)Biohacker Babes Gut Healing Framework E-book (FREE until Sept 14)Primal Trust - code: BIOHACKERBABES10FREE Nervous System Harmony e-bookBook: Food TherapyPodcast with Luis MojicaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Trudi talks about the last of four ingredients for everyday peace in the midst of conflict.
Coyote Media Collective launched last year as a news organization that wanted to switch up what journalism looked like. From their worker-owned model, to their fun vibe. Today, we'll talk to two founder-worker-owners as Coyote turns one. Then, we'll hear how fix-it clinics and repair cafes are really all about mutual aid. And, how borrowing tools helps build community.
It sounds like a funny question right? The truth is, many companies try to pass self-inflicted repair costs onto customers. This video highlights one of the many times I've seen it play out in real life with customers. If you want to win customers to your cause, and grow your repeat and referral business, then we suggest you pay the bill for repairing mistakes you have made. Charging the customers, and hiding the repair cost in some other line item, will only lose you positive reviews, and cripple the health of your future business.Support the show
EPISODE 756 - Lynda Fishman - Repairing Rainbows - At 13 A Plane Crash Took Her Mother and Two Sisters - Finding The Tools to Move Forward After A Tragic LossIn this heartfelt episode, author and therapist Lynda Fishman joins host Dave to share the story behind her powerful memoir Repairing Rainbows. Speaking from Toronto, Lynda reflects on the life-changing tragedy that shaped her journey: at only thirteen, she lost her mother and two younger sisters in an Air Canada plane crash, an unimaginable event that forced her to grow up in the shadow of grief and rediscover meaning in life.Lynda recalls writing her book decades after the tragedy, leaning on the diaries and scrapbooks she kept as a young girl. The process was painful yet cathartic, allowing her to revisit the darkness she had long suppressed. She decided early on to tune out those who told her she couldn't write her story and focus instead on encouraging voices that reminded her she could—and should—share it to help others find hope after loss.Her first thirteen years, she explains, provided the foundation for the resilience she would later need. Growing up in a loving, noisy home with a devoted mother taught her the values of family, gratitude, and compassion. Those early lessons guided her choices as she rebuilt her life, pursued a career in social work, and dedicated decades to helping others cope with grief and change.Lynda paints a vivid picture of what it meant to be thirteen and suddenly alone—the shock, the endless procession of mourners, and the silence that followed when they left. She found solace in small rituals, like polishing the sink with Ajax, a simple act that made her feel close to her mother. Through it all, gratitude became her anchor. Volunteering, staying busy, and later forming a loving marriage helped her transform unimaginable pain into a life of purpose.In Repairing Rainbows, Lynda and her husband, who also endured loss at a young age, share lessons learned through four decades of healing. The book is not about tragedy—it is about choice. Readers around the world have found comfort in its message: that grief and joy can coexist, and that moving forward is not betrayal but necessity.She describes how connections with a medium later reinforced her belief that life continues beyond loss, offering peace and closure she hadn't allowed herself to feel before. Throughout her journey, Lynda has remained committed to helping others discover the same sense of possibility and gratitude that lifted her beyond despair.Key Takeaway: Even in the darkest chapters, it is possible to rewrite your story through gratitude, compassion, and choice. As Lynda reminds us, loss can define you—or it can refine you. The decision to move forward and embrace joy is the ultimate act of healing.https://repairingrainbows.com/A True Story of Family, Tragedy, and ChoicesAt thirteen years old, Lynda's life comes to a disastrous halt when her mother and two younger sisters are killed in a plane crash. Her father, overcome by despair, simply continues to exist, in a state devoid of hope. After burying a wife and two young children at the age of 44, the overwhelming responsibility of raising a daughter alone completely immobilizes him.Teetering on that tender brink between childhood and adolescence, Lynda faces the responsibility of a father in a complete state of shock, a house to take care of and hundreds of decisions about how to proceed with their shattered lives.In Repairing Rainbows she candidly describes the agonizing memories, deafening silence and endless hardships that are the fallout of incredible loss. As we follow her through marriage, motherhood and her own spiritual journey, Lynda reveals her complex feelings of hope, anger, pity and determination. Most importantly, she learns the crucial difference between “truly living” and the existence that is so often mistaken for being alive.A true story, written by a woman whose normal and abundant life hides a terrible past, Repairing Rainbows is loaded with important lessons to help others overcome struggles and obstacles, and fulfill their lives. It is a powerful, captivating, riveting and easy-to-read story that will undoubtedly touch the hearts of its readers.Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca
Lift the Shame: Mothering Free From Diet Culture, Food Guilt, and Body Shame
I'm Trying So Hard Not to Pass This On“What if my child ends up struggling because of me?”If you've ever asked yourself that question, you're not alone.For many mothers navigating eating disorder recovery, one of the deepest fears isn't only their own healing—it's the possibility that the food fears, body shame, or wounds they've worked so hard to untangle might somehow become part of their child's story.And sometimes that fear can make motherhood feel like constant surveillance.Watching what you say.Watching what they eat.Watching how they talk about their body.Replaying the comment you wish you hadn't made.Wondering whether one imperfect moment means you've already done damage.In this episode of Lift the Shame, we're staying with that fear—and gently questioning the enormous responsibility mothers can place on themselves when “I want things to be different for my child” quietly becomes “Then I can never get this wrong.”Because eating disorders are complex. You have influence, but you do not have total control. And breaking a generational cycle doesn't require you to become a perfectly healed mother.Sometimes it looks much more ordinary than that.Noticing.Getting curious.Seeking support.Taking responsibility.Coming back.Repairing when something needs repair.And allowing the relationship to be bigger than one hard moment.In this episode, we'll explore how the desire to protect our children can turn into hypervigilance, why influence and control are not the same thing, how to think about repair without turning it into another standard to perform perfectly, and what it might really mean to change what gets passed down.Because your children aren't only witnessing your wounds.They're also witnessing what you do with them.
Repairing The Country
Golf has plenty of official rules, but somehow, golfers have invented an entirely separate rulebook of things you're just supposed to know. In Episode 08 of Splitting Fairways, Hawk and Tox take on Golf's Dumbest Unwritten Rules and try to figure out where legitimate etiquette ends and pointless golf judgment begins. Hats indoors. Untucked shirts. Denim. Changing your shoes in the parking lot. Too many headcovers. 14-way bags. And, of course, the undisputed heavyweight champion of unnecessary golf arguments: iron covers. If none of these things affect another golfer's round, why does anyone care? Ryan (Hawk) and Jeremy (Lord Tox) debate which traditions still have a place in the game, and which ones golfers need to stop taking so seriously. Then they head to the course to tackle the unwritten rules that might actually matter. Should honors on the tee give way to ready golf? Is talking to someone else's ball harmless encouragement or an unforgivable offense? Can you call a putt before it drops? And do you really need to gently place the flagstick on the green? Not every unwritten rule deserves to disappear. Repairing pitch marks, raking bunkers, keeping pace, respecting another player's concentration, and taking care of the course all make golf better for everyone. Maybe that's the real test, the best etiquette usually makes golf better for somebody other than you. If you could erase one unwritten rule from golf tomorrow, which one goes? Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Splitting Fairways Episode 8: Golf’s Unwritten Rules appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.
Send us Fan MailThis episode of Dem Bois Podcast is a continuation of my reflection on extracting closure, and this one focuses on my mother. I talk about my mother and our relationship often, but today I'm taking it a step further by reading a letter that I wrote to her, one that really helped me heal. I also discuss the process of writing this letter, the impact of my past traumas, and the importance of telling my story.I talk:03:37 - Exploring past relationships and closure12:45 - Personal stories of trauma and healing21:55 - Writing for healing and control of narrative27:28 - The power of healing and community35:20 - Dear Mama: A Journey of Healing43:10 - Transforming pain into purposeEpisode References:Ep. 123 - Fulfillment Through Authenticity and Art as Self-Discovery with Wen NealeEp. 122 - The Weight of Trauma: Unpacking Adoption, Love, and Identity with Felix-Long LaneriEp. 119 - Breaking Cycles of Trauma through Art and Love with SunnyEp. 106 - Extracting Closure From a Past Situation with Shawn AaronEp. 103 - Building Brotherhood Using Unconditional Love with Kalvin ByrdEp 48 - Repairing the Relationship with My Birth Mother and the Death of My Chosen MotherEp. 12 - Healing Generational Trauma Through Transformative ParentingEp. 3 - Surviving Homelessness30 Days of Black Trans Reflection: Abolition, Anti-capitalism, and Black Queer FeminismDear Mama, | Day 27 of 30Read more about Shawn in his bio below:Shawn Aaron (he/him) is a Black queer trans man, nonprofit leader, and host of Dem Bois Podcast. He is the Founder + Executive Director of Dem Bois Inc., an organization dedicated to affirming and supporting trans men of color through access to gender-affirming care, health equity, and visibility. Drawing from his lived experience with homelessness, Shawn's mission is rooted in community care and systemic change. Whether through storytelling or advocacy, his work amplifies the voices of those too often unheard. His signature belief: Visibility = Possibility™IG - demboisincIG - shawnaaron81Celebrate 10 years of Dem Bois Inc.!2026 marks ten years of Dem Bois Inc. To honor this milestone, we invite you to join our 10 for 10 campaign by giving $10 a month to help sustain the care, leadership, and visibility that trans men of color deserve.Your support helps build a future rooted in care, visibility, and possibility.Donate today!Donate today to support Transmasc Gender Affirming Grants and Community Wellness Packages for Trans Men of Color!The Visibility = Possibility™️ Merch is here! - Not just merch, but a movement! Dem Bois Community Voices Facebook Group is a safe, moderated sanctuary where trans men of color can connect authentically, discuss podcast episodes, share powerful experiences, and build support networks. Dem Bois YouTube Channel! - @demboisinc - Exclusive content you won't find anywhere else!
S6:E67 The worst time to discover you have a credit problem may be when your business desperately needs money. An unexpected expense hits. Cash flow tightens. Payroll is coming. Suddenly, the entrepreneur isn't shopping for the best financing; he or she is searching for any financing. Queue up this episode of Small Business Stories as Dr. LL talks with Daniel McDavid, founder of Move Mountains Credit Repair, about credit, business funding, unexpected expenses, financial habits, and what happens when entrepreneurs wait too long to prepare. Daniel introduces the idea of "phantom expenses" which are the unplanned costs that can suddenly destabilize an otherwise functioning business. They also explore different funding structures, the disproportionate impact negative credit events can have, and why repairing someone's credit without changing their financial behavior isn't a lasting solution. If people don't trust a credit-repair company, promises of quick fixes can actually deepen skepticism. Daniel's approach is refreshingly simple: tell people the truth, including what they don't want to hear.
S6:E67 The worst time to discover you have a credit problem may be when your business desperately needs money. An unexpected expense hits. Cash flow tightens. Payroll is coming. Suddenly, the entrepreneur isn't shopping for the best financing; he or she is searching for any financing. Queue up this episode of Small Business Stories as Dr. LL talks with Daniel McDavid, founder of Move Mountains Credit Repair, about credit, business funding, unexpected expenses, financial habits, and what happens when entrepreneurs wait too long to prepare. Daniel introduces the idea of "phantom expenses" which are the unplanned costs that can suddenly destabilize an otherwise functioning business. They also explore different funding structures, the disproportionate impact negative credit events can have, and why repairing someone's credit without changing their financial behavior isn't a lasting solution. If people don't trust a credit-repair company, promises of quick fixes can actually deepen skepticism. Daniel's approach is refreshingly simple: tell people the truth, including what they don't want to hear.
The Dad Edge Podcast (formerly The Good Dad Project Podcast)
This is a special live Q&A recorded inside Apogee, where the hosts turned the tables and interviewed Larry alongside his wife Jessica for a rare joint conversation. Married 23 years with four sons, the two open up about what actually creates safety in a home, and their answer surprises the room: it starts with relentlessly prioritizing the marriage. From there they get honest about the early years when Larry admits he floundered and didn't lead well, how Jessica learned to call him forward without emasculating him, and why connection always has to come before correction. They talk repair as the true measure of a relationship, letting kids witness the full cycle of a disagreement, and Larry shares the hardest parts of his own story, an estranged mother and a father who left twice, and what forgiveness has and hasn't looked like. If you want a real look inside a marriage that leads, this one delivers. Timeline Summary [1:05] – Larry and Jessica join Apogee, and the watermelon splitter jokes begin [5:03] – The Freud quote on a child's need for protection, and Larry's book for his boys [6:19] – What's really happening in a home when a child feels deeply safe [7:01] – The frying pan on the back burner: how marriages slide after kids arrive [8:29] – Marriage as a skill, not just a feeling, and the tactical work it requires [9:09] – Telling his 12 year old he prioritizes mom, and why that creates safety [10:04] – The 18 year old who wants to be home because of how his parents love [11:05] – Jessica on kids modeling what they see, and her daughter wanting flowers [13:16] – Jessica's loving, family oriented upbringing versus Larry's chaotic one [15:08] – Jessica's honesty: he did not lead very well in the early years [15:51] – Calling him forward with love instead of a finger in his face [17:28] – Connection before correction, and picking one when forced to choose [20:55] – Why calling someone forward implies connection and trust already exist [22:08] – Without connection you have no influence, even with your own kids [23:14] – Having tough conversations through activity: walks, workouts, the range [23:38] – Hold On to Your Kids and why attachment precedes instruction [24:51] – Parenting across developmental stages and the two bigs, two littles dynamic [28:01] – Why Larry found the young years hardest and came alive in the teens [29:23] – Jessica as the boy mom of empathy, affection, and don't cross me [30:29] – What repair looks like after losing patience with the kids [32:22] – Figs O'Sullivan on harmony, disharmony, and quality living in the repair [33:05] – Growing up with parents who never apologized, and breaking that cycle [35:05] – Coach Whittle's house rule: if you see the collision, you see the repair [36:12] – The deck argument Ethan witnessed and the repair he described back [38:20] – Repairing with your own parents, and the letters Apogee members are writing [41:53] – Larry's estranged mother, the milk incident, and an unsafe environment [42:37] – A father who left twice and the Starbucks reunion 18 years later [43:36] – Mason at 15 asking how he could ever forgive him [44:34] – Forgive and co-create the future, or live in the past with a grudge [46:18] – Screen time boundaries, dumb phones, and earning time through fitness [49:37] – The three page contract for an adult son living at home rent free [50:28] – Why doom scrolling infuriates Larry, and his own guilt with the work phone [57:08] – The Apogee host thanks Larry, and an early zoom happy birthday 5 Key Takeaways Protecting Kids Starts With the Marriage — The deepest safety a child feels comes from parents who prioritize each other. It's a long tail game, not a short term action, and kids who see their parents love each other feel warm, safe, and want to be home. Call Each Other Forward, Don't Tear Down — Jessica changed Larry by naming what she saw with love and respect instead of criticism, which made him want to change. That same energy, connection before correction, is exactly how they lead their sons. Without Connection You Have No Influence — Kids tune out discipline from someone they don't feel attached to. Building connection first, often through shared activity, makes every hard conversation land far better. The Relationship Lives in the Repair — Every relationship cycles through harmony, disharmony, and repair, and the quality resides in how you repair. Letting kids witness the whole cycle, including your apology, teaches them it's safe to mess up and own it. Forgiveness Is a Choice About the Future — Larry's father owned his two abandonments completely and earned a 21 year relationship, while his mother's unsafe patterns went unrepaired. You can forgive and co-create the future, or live your whole life in the past with a grudge. Links & Resources Episode page and all links: https://thedadedge.com/1507 Dad Edge Day with the Arizona Cardinals (November 15, Cardinals vs Rams, State Farm Stadium): https://thedadedge.com/nfl Connect with Jessica Hagner: https://thedadedge.com/jessicahagner/ Larry and Jessica interview each other (part one): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aCcKKv9pXw Larry and Jessica interview each other (part two): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsHmnQiROMo&t=138s Enjoyed This Episode? If watching Larry and Jessica lead their marriage out loud gave you something to aim at, take one piece into your own home this week. Prioritize your spouse in front of your kids, or let them witness a full repair the next time you lose your patience. If the show keeps delivering, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations.
Devotional Time - Psalm 32:3-5Repairing our Understanding - Dark ValleysSound Words - GuiltBe Ready Always - Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?Have a Bible Question - What does the Bible teach about forgiveness?
Have you ever tossed out a perfectly good appliance simply because you didn't know how to fix it? What if your local community held regular events where skilled volunteers could help you repair almost anything for free? Could learning to fix your belongings instead of replacing them transform both your home and your neighbourhood?
This is A Fan Favorite Rerun Episode What ADHD teens actually need from their parents can feel confusing, exhausting, and emotional—and if you've ever wondered whether you're getting it “right,” this episode will bring relief. I sat down with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and author of Love the Teen You Have, for a deeply validating and practical conversation about parenting teens with ADHD. You'll walk away feeling supported, encouraged, and equipped with tools you can use right away.We explore why she wrote her book, the real meaning behind its title, and the myths that leave so many parents feeling defeated. We dig into how to stay connected when your teen is pushing boundaries, why unconditional love changes everything, and what it truly looks like to support ADHD teens with executive function, emotional regulation, and respect. We also get honest about step-parenting, hormone changes, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the teen years. Dr. Lockhart offers practical scripts, mindset shifts, and strategies to help you navigate tough moments with confidence and compassion.Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is a pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and author who has been featured in The New York Times, Parents, HuffPost, and The Today Show. After feeling disconnected from her own mom as a teen, she wrote her book to help parents build the closeness she once wished for. Love the Teen You Have is available now.Episode Highlights:[0:35] Introducing Dr. Lockhart + her book[2:19] Why she wrote it + radical acceptance[3:45] Parenting vs. loving the child you have[6:14] Unconditional acceptance as transformation[7:37] The myth that “good parenting = good results”[10:11] Rejection sensitivity + separating facts from stories[13:35] ADHD catastrophizing vs. teen behavior[16:24] PDA vs. ODD[18:11] Teens seeking connection through conflict[21:06] Gentle parenting vs. permissive parenting[23:05] The “redo” + modeling regulation[25:39] Repairing after rupture[28:32] Hormones, puberty, and emotional upheaval [34:30] What ADHD adults need to know about teen brains[36:43] Can you be a friend and a parent?[39:25] Step-parenting + connection first[42:09] What schools need to understand[44:24] Where to find Dr. LockhartLinks and Resources:
Listener questions? Yes please! In our summer series, Raising Them Well, we wrap up this series with an encore episode about kids, kids fighting, kids being jealous of their siblings, all things rivalry!Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4ejEwJwTakeaways:Sibling relationships are foundational to family dynamics.Fairness in parenting can shape sibling relationships positively.Teaching conflict resolution is crucial for healthy sibling interactions.Adult sibling relationships can be complicated and require clear communication.Repairing relationships after conflict is essential for long-term harmony.Modeling healthy relationships helps children navigate their own.Acknowledging unfair situations can reduce resentment among siblings.Parents should avoid favoritism to maintain sibling bonds.Encouraging independence in sibling relationships fosters stronger connections.Seeking professional help can provide tools for managing difficult sibling dynamics.Sound Bites:"That's so weird. Other moms I know don't do things like that.""I would love to talk about this whole topic of sibling rivalry.""Siblings are all over the Bible, and I don't think it's any mistake.""I want to encourage you to think about the wrapped Christmas batteries.""There is conflict that is appropriate.""Repairing relationships is essential for long-term harmony.""Be clear, put it in writing.""We want things to be as fair as possible."Chapters:00:00 - The Foundation of Sibling Relationships07:07 - Fairness in Parenting11:30 - Conflict Resolution and Communication19:34 - Navigating Adult Sibling Relationships30:00 - The Importance of Repairing RelationshipsKeywords: sibling relationships, parenting, conflict resolution, family dynamics, fairness, communication, adult siblings, family therapy, sibling rivalry, childhood development
Recorded: Monday "WEDNESDAY" 5th of August, 2026Location: Melbourne, AustraliaSponsor: Notes RunningLatest Substack: Read hereBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/joshlynottR.I.P - My friend, Sohail Sakhi. Poem:There is a space that exists between you and the marathon.A pang of curiosity,An ache of knowing,A love for potential,An acceptance of something bigger.You never signed up for the marathon.It was inevitable that your name would one day be on the list,A letter in the mail,A bib across your body. You were a number in a lottery,With fate ruling order,The marathon is a realisation,Your time has come.Because where you are now,Is a space too small,To hold you,To run,To be.The space between you and the marathon,Is 42.2km. The space between you and your next iteration,Is the distance between receiving and accepting.
Trump just gave Iran one last chance before “decapitation” — and the Strait of Hormuz is on the clock. You need to see this before the next move drops. President Trump announced from the Oval Office that he is handing Tehran a final ultimatum after calling off a massive weekend strike. Talks are supposedly under way to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as Tuesday, with Gulf allies backing the push. Trump called it the last chance to sign a good deal and avoid leadership-targeted strikes. Iran is already denying direct negotiations with the United States, saying it is only talking with Oman about shipping routes. After more than a dozen previous deadlines and pullbacks since the war started in February, Trump is framing this as different — phase one opens the oil choke point; phase two goes after Iran's nuclear program. Regular Americans watching gas prices and Middle East chaos need the straight story on whether this ultimatum holds or becomes another delay. Pat also covered: SpaceX rocket set to smash into the moon overnight. Is Tony Romo about to lose his CBS job after the OWI arrest? Actress Donna Mills joins OnlyFans and plans to show it all. Did OpenAI hack Hugging Face? Mamdani's latest idea: Show ID for cheap groceries. Do you think Iran will actually sign this time, or is this just more talk? Have you seen enough of these “final chances,” or do you still trust Trump's approach here? If you want unfiltered truth and common-sense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:23 Trump's Latest Updates on Iran 05:48 Trump on Control of the Strait of Hormuz 07:56 Trump on Opening the Strait of Hormuz 08:53 Gas/Oil Prices 10:15 Trump on Gas/Oil Companies 19:00 Trump on Repairing the Reflecting Pool 25:28 Trump Asked about Jeanine Pirro 26:56 Newsweek Admits Trump was Right about Venezuela 33:03 Fat Five 46:29 Shri Thanedar Asks for YOUR VOTE! 51:54 Leftists in Spain Blame Trump for Ceuta Situation 54:07 Aaron Rodgers Goes Off on Anthony Fauci 1:01:51 Anthony Fauci Confronted by Reporter Outside his House 1:04:31 RFK Jr. VS. Dana Bash on COVID-19 Vaccine 1:07:17 FLASHBACK: Anthony Fauci on Vaccines Back in 2004 1:08:58 Boy George Splits Up with Record Label Manager 1:13:16 OpenAI Hacking into Other AI Systems Autonomously 1:17:00 Zohran Mamdani on Showing ID for City-Run Grocery Stores 1:22:56 Elon Musk, Ro Khanna, and the Dismantling of USAID 1:25:29 Hunter Biden Despises the ENTIRE Trump Family Lineage! 1:31:17 Markwayne Mullin on TPS Ruling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Learning to repair after conflict or ruptures is one of the most valuable relationship skills you'll ever have. But for many of us, meaningful repair isn't something we ever really learned or had modelled. In this episode, we talk about three key components of repair, and how they can help us to transform conflict into deeper understanding, connection, and intimacy. LinksFree training on healing anxious attachmentAttachment styles quizFollow me on Instagram
The Mighty Mommy's Quick and Dirty Tips for Practical Parenting
759.Feeling disconnected from your child after a fight? You're not alone! In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explores why repairing those ruptures is key, tackles the hidden hurdles parents face, and offers a step-by-step guide to reconnect and build a stronger bond with your child.Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the Quick and Dirty Tips newsletter for more tips and advice.Project Parenthood is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Find transcripts on the Quick and Dirty Tips WebsiteLinks: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTProjectParenthoodhttps://twitter.com/qdtparenthoodhttps://brooklynparenttherapy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Body Justice Podcast, Allyson sits down with Raina LeGrand, LCSW, a therapist and somatic practitioner to talk about the intersection of mixed race identity and body image. Allyson & Raina dig into how growing up without language for mixed race experiences shapes body image, the role of monoracism and belonging wounds, and how building critical mixed race consciousness supports healing. Raina shares her personal journey through disordered eating, body image struggles and explains how somatic therapy helped her reconnect with her body and her relationships. Allyson & Raina also explore the power of community and mirroring for mixed race folks, the historical trauma tied to racial purity and colonial violence, and practical somatic tools for tracking sensation and building a felt sense of safety in the body.Episode Breakdown:0:00 — Intro0:39 — Meet Raina LeGrand3:24 — Body Image & Mixed Race Identity7:58 — Building Mixed Race Consciousness10:02 — Personal Journey & Disconnection18:58 — The Power of Community23:22 — Historical Trauma & Racial Purity25:37 — Somatic Therapy Reflections31:20 — Practical Somatic Skills37:40 — Closing & ResourcesConnect:Allyson Inez Ford, LPCC (host of Body Justice)Website- become a client: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.comInstagram: @bodyjustice.therapistRaina LeGrand, LCSWInstagram: @mixedracebelonging https://www.mixedracebelonging.com/collectiveDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.
WHO THIS EPISODE HELPSAnyone carrying the lasting effects of childhood emotional neglect, unresolved grief, spiritual trauma, complicated loss, or relationship wounds. This conversation is especially meaningful for people who have spent years believing they needed to earn love, acceptance, or belonging.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GETA deeply honest conversation about grief beyond death, healing childhood trauma, repairing broken relationships, understanding emotional neglect, and discovering that recovery begins by acknowledging what happened instead of pretending it didn't.DESCRIPTION:Some losses leave a headstone. Others quietly shape an entire lifetime without anyone recognizing them as grief. In this episode of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word, Nick sits down with author, speaker, and trauma survivor Danielle Bernock to explore childhood emotional neglect, spiritual trauma, accumulated grief, family loss, and the lifelong process of healing. Danielle shares how losing multiple family members, experiencing rejection inside her church, and growing up believing she had to earn love affected every relationship she would later have. Together, Nick and Danielle discuss why grief is often much bigger than death, why trauma compounds over time, and why repairing our relationship with ourselves often becomes the foundation for healing every other relationship in our lives. This conversation is filled with honesty, compassion, laughter, and hope for anyone learning that their story is not over.THIS EPISODE ANSWERS: What is childhood emotional neglect, and how does it affect adults later in life? How can unresolved childhood trauma influence grief and relationships? What is spiritual trauma, and how can someone begin healing from it? Why do multiple losses seem to become harder instead of easier over time? How do you begin repairing your relationship with yourself after years of emotional pain? KEY TAKEAWAYS: Emotional neglect can leave lifelong wounds even when parents genuinely loved their children. Grief extends far beyond death and often includes the loss of safety, belonging, identity, trust, and connection. Trauma frequently accumulates over time, making later losses feel even heavier than earlier ones. Healing does not require blaming others forever, but it does require honestly acknowledging what happened. Repairing the relationship you have with yourself often becomes the first step toward repairing relationships with others.DANIELLE'S LINKS:WEBSITE: https://www.daniellebernock.comCONTACT: https://www.daniellebernock.com/contact/COACHING: https://www.daniellebernock.com/coaching/SPEAKING: https://www.daniellebernock.com/speaking/TO BUY DANIELLE'S BOOKS: https://www.daniellebernock.com/books/Support the showGIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.griefisnotadirtyword.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefisnotadirtyword Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefisnotadirtyword TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefisnotadirtywordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gaylord/
You win some, you lose some. So why does losing one always feel like it means so much more? This week we get into what happens after the deal falls through, the client picks another agent, or a friend quietly lists their house with someone else. We talk about the "one day rule" a friend taught us for grieving a lost deal, and why real estate karma means the good and the bad even out over time if you let it. We share the moment a nervous friend told us she wasn't hiring us, and why we've learned to respond with grace instead of guilt-tripping. We get into the client who broke the news she was moving out of state over text, the ones who ghost instead of confronting you, and why the people who face you directly deserve to never regret it. We also cover the awkward reality of splitting business between two agents in one household, the ChatGPT trick for cooling down an angry email before you hit send, and a listener's story about a "shopper" who keeps circling back without ever committing. Then we tell the story of a seven figure deal that turned into a $70,000 condo, then into no deal at all, and how walking away with honesty turned into a stream of referrals instead. And we close with the story of an eight year strained friendship that got repaired with one honest text message. Here's what we cover in this episode: Why we believe in real estate karma and how it evens out over time The "one day rule" for grieving a lost deal and moving on What to say when someone nervously tells you they're not hiring you Why business gets messier when it's built on relationships, not just transactions The client who confessed she was relocating out of state over text Being the icebreaker when a client lists with someone else and never tells you How to handle it when a buyer's spouse already has "his" agent Splitting a household's business between two different agents Using ChatGPT to turn an angry email into a professional one A listener's letter about a shopper who never quite commits Sticking to your boundaries even when it might cost you the deal The seven figure deal that shrank to a $70,000 condo, then to nothing How honesty about a bad purchase turned into new referrals Repairing an eight year strained friendship with one text Our rapid fire list of real estate karma quotes to remember Key Quotes & Takeaways: "Be the agent who says no worries, I'm happy for you, and actually means it." "Every time you choose grace over resentment, you're playing the long game." "Don't burn a bridge because you're hurt. You may need to cross it again later." "Real estate is hard enough without carrying a backpack full of grudges." "If you take every business decision personally, this business will eat you alive. Your value is not determined by whether someone hires you." "We're building a reputation, not collecting scorecards." Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned: Episode 346: Desperate Agent Behavior (hustlehumblypodcast.com/346) Hustle Humbly Community (hustlehumblypodcast.com/membership) Leave us a review at http://ratethispodcast.com/hustlehumbly Get your FREE Database Template: http://hustlehumblypodcast.com/starthere Email Templates 101: http://emailtemplates101.com Agent Systems 101: http://agentsystems101.com All Resources: http://hustlehumblypodcast.com Submit your topic ideas and toasts to Team@HustleHumblyPodcast.com
Step into a deeply insightful, expansive, woman-to woman conversation with Melissa Nanavati, TEDx speaker, dating and relationship coach for high performers, on this episode of Intimate Conversations: Dark Night to Divine Light. Melissa's work bridges neuroscience, attachment theory, behavioral psychology, and lived experience to help ambitious individuals create thriving relationships without sacrificing their biggest goals and dreams. With warmth, intelligence, and refreshing honesty, Melissa shares the deeply personal journey that shaped her work — from navigating anxious attachment and enduring more than 100 first dates, to ultimately finding the extraordinary partnership she once wondered if she would ever experience. Melissa opens up about reaching a point in her dating journey where discouragement could have easily become cynicism. Instead, she transformed every date into an opportunity for growth, using each interaction to develop communication skills, deepen self-awareness, and clarify the values that truly mattered most in a life partner. What began as a search for love became a journey of becoming the person capable of receiving it. The conversation moves into the neuroscience of attachment, emotional regulation, and the hidden fears that shape our relationships long before we realize they are there. Melissa vulnerably shares how anxious attachment and a deep fear of abandonment continued to influence her relationships until she encountered a transformative neurofeedback experience through 40 Years of Zen. During an intensive retreat working directly with brainwave states and neuroplasticity, Melissa experienced a profound vision of the life and partnership she desired. That experience inspired her to leave behind the familiar, trust an intuitive knowing she could not explain, and move across the country to a city she felt inexplicably called toward. Within weeks of arriving, she met the man who would become her husband. Together, Allana and Melissa explore the beautiful intersection between science and intuition, action and surrender, strategy and serendipity. They discuss the reality that manifestation is not passive wishing, but a partnership between inner alignment and courageous action. The conversation also dives deeply into the difference between chemistry and compatibility, challenging the common belief that love should feel immediate and explosive from the beginning. Melissa shares how the relationship with her husband developed not through instant sparks, but through shared values, emotional safety, vulnerability, and intentional connection. Sometimes the healthiest love stories do not begin with fireworks. Sometimes they begin with trust. She introduces the concept of the four forms of relational courage: The courage to be vulnerable. The courage to ask for what you need. The courage to ask what your partner needs. And the courage to bring difficult conversations into the light. The conversation beautifully explores how unresolved fears often hide beneath conflict, and how learning to identify the emotions we are avoiding can transform our relationships from places of protection into places of connection. Melissa also shares the communication frameworks she and her husband use to maintain emotional safety, resolve conflict quickly, and prevent resentment from accumulating over time. Their commitment to never allowing issues to fester has become one of the foundations of their thriving partnership. Together, Allana and Melissa discuss how love is less about finding the perfect person and more about creating intentional rituals, emotional safety, curiosity, play, and repair. We also talk about: The neuroscience of love and connection The role of neuroplasticity in relational healing 40 Years of Zen and transformational brain training The balance between intuition and strategy in dating Why chemistry can sometimes be misleading How values predict long-term compatibility Dating as a skill-building process rather than a judgment process How to communicate needs effectively Building emotional safety in relationships Repairing conflict before resentment grows The power of rituals, play, and curiosity in long-term partnerships Receiving feedback without defensiveness This episode is a reminder that healthy love is not something we stumble into accidentally. It is something we build intentionally through courage, communication, vulnerability, and presence. Love is not the absence of hard conversations. Love is creating the safety to have them. And sometimes the relationship you are searching for begins not with finding the right person, but by becoming the version of yourself who no longer abandons your own needs, values, and truth. You can learn more about Melissa's work, relationship frameworks, and her Brave Scripts communication tools at MelissaNanavati.com and connect with her on social media for more science-backed insights on love, attachment, and thriving relationships. Go deeper with me inside The Intimate World. patreon.com/AllanaPratt #TheIntimateWorld ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Melissa: Melissa Nanavati is a TEDx speaker and dating & relationship coach for high performers. Her work integrates neuroscience, biology, and lived experience to help driven individuals build thriving relationships, while pursuing big goals. After struggling with anxious attachment and going on over 100 first dates before meeting her husband, Melissa became deeply committed to studying the neuroscience of connection. In their first year of marriage, she and her husband raised $1.1 million while building a thriving partnership and running two businesses. Melissa translates this research and real-world experience into practical, science-backed frameworks to help high achievers navigate hard conversations, eliminate energy leaks at home, and build secure, resilient relationships. With over 15 years of experience working closely with executives and speaking on stages, she is known for turning complex science into actionable practices that create lasting change. She holds an MBA with a specialization in negotiation, grounding her work in both relational science and strategic communication. 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The Denver-based SafeSport is supposed to protect Olympians and Paralympians from sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Its new CEO, Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, a gold medal Olympian herself, acknowledges it's had its share of challenges. Now, it's striving to repair its relationships with athletes and the public. Then, Durango author Heather Hansman is back on the shelves with “Fierce Country: The Untold Story of Three Women Who Ignited America's Love For The Wild,” a new book that profiles three women who are legends of the outdoor world.
In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that teshuvah is not merely feeling regret—it requires repairing the specific damage caused by our actions. A synagogue must be treated as a place of awe, dignity, and focused connection with Hashem. At the same time, wise leadership means understanding people and creating the right environment for meaningful prayer. Rabbi Wolbe shares the example of a congregation that held Kiddush before Friday-night services so members could socialize first and then enter the synagogue ready to pray with full attention and energy.The lesson then turns to sins involving other people. Someone who steals must return what was taken and seek forgiveness. Someone who charged prohibited interest can repair the wrongdoing by lending money without interest. A person who damaged another's livelihood or reputation must actively work to restore what was lost. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Judaism does not ask us to deny our flaws. Instead, we must redirect the very traits that caused harm and use them for good. Anger can become passion against injustice, wealth can become generosity, and past selfishness can be transformed into acts of kindness and service.Special attention is given to the devastating power of harmful speech. Lashon hara, public embarrassment, cruel nicknames, verbal abuse, and painful remarks can leave wounds that do not disappear with a simple apology. Sins between people are not forgiven through prayer alone, and even Yom Kippur cannot atone until the person who was harmed is approached sincerely. If the injury was public, the apology may also need to be public. Rabbi Wolbe reminds us that kindness begins at home: a person cannot neglect a spouse or children while presenting themselves as righteous and charitable to the wider community.The episode concludes with a moving family story about Rabbi Wolbe's grandfather, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe. Years after a painful departure from the yeshiva he had founded, two individuals learned that he still carried hurt over what had happened. They came to his home, sincerely begged forgiveness, and received it. The story demonstrates that reconciliation is often more attainable than we imagine. A heartfelt apology can awaken mercy in even a deeply wounded heart, while the person who was hurt must also resist cruelty and remain open to forgiving genuine remorse._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 23, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★
In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that teshuvah is not merely feeling regret—it requires repairing the specific damage caused by our actions. A synagogue must be treated as a place of awe, dignity, and focused connection with Hashem. At the same time, wise leadership means understanding people and creating the right environment for meaningful prayer. Rabbi Wolbe shares the example of a congregation that held Kiddush before Friday-night services so members could socialize first and then enter the synagogue ready to pray with full attention and energy.The lesson then turns to sins involving other people. Someone who steals must return what was taken and seek forgiveness. Someone who charged prohibited interest can repair the wrongdoing by lending money without interest. A person who damaged another's livelihood or reputation must actively work to restore what was lost. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Judaism does not ask us to deny our flaws. Instead, we must redirect the very traits that caused harm and use them for good. Anger can become passion against injustice, wealth can become generosity, and past selfishness can be transformed into acts of kindness and service.Special attention is given to the devastating power of harmful speech. Lashon hara, public embarrassment, cruel nicknames, verbal abuse, and painful remarks can leave wounds that do not disappear with a simple apology. Sins between people are not forgiven through prayer alone, and even Yom Kippur cannot atone until the person who was harmed is approached sincerely. If the injury was public, the apology may also need to be public. Rabbi Wolbe reminds us that kindness begins at home: a person cannot neglect a spouse or children while presenting themselves as righteous and charitable to the wider community.The episode concludes with a moving family story about Rabbi Wolbe's grandfather, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe. Years after a painful departure from the yeshiva he had founded, two individuals learned that he still carried hurt over what had happened. They came to his home, sincerely begged forgiveness, and received it. The story demonstrates that reconciliation is often more attainable than we imagine. A heartfelt apology can awaken mercy in even a deeply wounded heart, while the person who was hurt must also resist cruelty and remain open to forgiving genuine remorse._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 23, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★
Welcome to our fourth and final lesson in Safe Spaces For Estranged Moms, a free audio class series for Christian estranged mothers. In today's lesson, we'll get into finding the right safe space for repairing the relationship with your estranged daughter or son. . There are 3 main types of options you have for getting guidance to bridge the gap between your estranged adult child and you. I'll explain about your main options, and tell you my professional opinion on each of them. You'll get a list of filtering questions to find the right safe person for you, and I'll answer those questions myself to give you more insight and information about my approach to helping estranged moms reconcile. . Grab your journal, brew your tea… and let's talk about it. . Next Steps: 1) Apply for your FREE consultation to talk to Jenny 1:1. Find out the exact path forward to feeling better and greatly increasing your chances of getting your son or daughter back in your life. And learn how estrangement coaching can get you there: www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/schedule ⬇️ 2) Access your audio meditation to help you cast your anxieties and worries about estrangement at the feet of Jesus: https://www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/meditation ⬇️ 3) Join the free Facebook support community for Christian estranged mothers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianestrangedmothers ⬇️ 4) Download Your Free Guide Of What To Do When Your Adult Child Estranges: https://www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/child-estrangement-next-steps . Client Reviews… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jenny's teachings have produced results reconnecting me with my estranged daughter I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and guidance received in the most tragic time of my life from coach Jenny Good. Her faith, compassion, understanding, dedication and display of radical love has truly been life-changing for me. I was so overwhelmed with feelings of confusion, guilt, and sadness. I felt lost and didn't know how to navigate through the emotional turmoil I was experiencing. However, from the very first call, Jenny created a safe and non-judgmental space for me to share my details. Her ability to listen attentively and empathize while helping me understand a different way of thinking is truly remarkable. She understood my feelings and offered tools each session in ways I have not experienced even from therapy. I am forever thankful for the medicine she has poured into me to be the very best version of myself! This has rippled into all areas of life for me. Jenny's teachings have produced results reconnecting me with my estranged daughter! Thank you for being the vessel of unwavering faith & love that so many of us could benefit from, estranged or not. A true Godsend. - Melinda Wyman . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am living a truly happy life, and I reconciled with my son Having a coach and mentor who is rooted in Christ is very important. I've experienced so much inner healing with Jenny as my Coach. I am living a truly happy life, and I reconciled with my son! I feel empowered to continue stepping into my full power as a mother and to live a life where my children matter, but they don't determine my worth. I am me again. - Carol Adams
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If you've ever felt the pressure to be the perfect parent, what my Italian mother taught me about parenting without perfection will remind you that love, connection, and repair matter far more than getting every moment right. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how her Regulation First Parenting™ approach helps families move beyond perfectionism to raise emotionally resilient, regulated kids. Trying to be the perfect parent is exhausting—and it may actually be making parenting harder. If you're constantly second-guessing yourself, feeling guilty after difficult moments, or wondering if you're getting it all wrong, you're not alone.This episode explores why parenting without perfection creates calmer parents, more resilient kids, and stronger family connections.Why do I feel like I'm failing as a parent?Many parents believe they have to respond perfectly every time. But chasing perfection doesn't calm your child—it overwhelms your nervous system.When you're carrying the pressure to "get it right," you're more likely to become reactive instead of regulated. Your child doesn't need perfection. They need a parent who keeps showing up with love and connection.Key takeaways:Perfectionism increases stress—not connection.You don't have to get every moment right.Consistency matters more than perfection.Can apologizing after I lose my temper help my child?Yes. One hard moment doesn't define your relationship.What matters most is what happens next. Repairing after conflict teaches children that relationships can survive mistakes, emotions can be repaired, and love remains steady.Imagine snapping during homework time. Coming back later to say, "I wish I handled that differently," helps your child feel emotionally safe instead of ashamed.Remember:Repair builds trust.Connection grows after difficult moments, too.Modeling accountability teaches resilience.Yelling less and staying calm isn't about being perfect—it's about having the right tools.Join the Dysregulation Insider VIP list and get your FREE Regulation Rescue Kit, designed to help you handle oppositional behaviors without losing it.Download it now at www.drroseann.com/newsletterDoes perfectionism increase anxiety in kids?Perfectionism often creates pressure that children absorb.When home feels like everything has to be done exactly right, kids can become fearful of making mistakes. Instead of building confidence, perfection can fuel anxiety and make it harder for children to problem-solve independently.Focus on this instead:Create emotional safety first.Celebrate effort over flawless performance.Behavior is communication.
When the whirlwind took Elijah up into heaven, Elisha didn't just inherit a cloak—he inherited a double portion of a heavy prophetic mantle. If your life currently feels like a series of dry brooks, empty oil jars, or overwhelming spiritual battles, Elisha's ministry provides the exact roadmap to help you find the living water. Summary: In this episode, we deep dive into the masterclass of faith found in 2 Kings 1–13. We move from the final, fiery testimonies of Elijah to the intimate, life-giving miracles of Elisha, tracking how God continues to validate and empower His chosen servants across generations. Passing the Mantle: We break down the beautiful, unwavering loyalty of Elisha to Elijah and what it truly means to receive a "double portion" of spiritual power through humility and close proximity. The Widow's Oil and the Shunammite's Son: We analyze the biology of these miracles, where God takes the tiny resources we have available—a single pot of oil or a small chamber—and multiplies them to preserve life. The Healing of Naaman: We dissect the pride of the Syrian captain who wanted a spectacular display but was commanded to wash seven times in a muddy river. Discover why small, simple things are the hardest for the natural man to accept. Eyes to See: When the Syrian army surrounds Elisha and his servant, we see the ultimate contrast between physical sight and spiritual vision. Learn how to look past the visible opposition to see the mountains filled with horses and chariots of fire. The Power of Elisha's Bones: We conclude with the bizarre and beautiful final miracle of Elisha, where even his dead bones have the power to resurrect a man, proving that our covenant connections to the prophets outlive mortality itself. Call-to-Action:Are you standing at the edge of your own "Jordan River," wondering if the power that was with the giants of the past is still available to you today? What is the "muddy river" the Lord is asking you to wash in right now? Let's talk about it in the comments below. To keep your testimony firmly anchored and "Unshaken," please like, subscribe, and share this video! Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Inroduction 0:03:53 Elijah and the Captains of 50 0:20:57 Elisha's Loyalty to Elijah 0:31:11 Elijah Caught Up to Heaven 0:40:45 Passing the Mantle 0:56:26 Salting the Spring 1:01:52 Mocking Bald Elisha 1:09:37 Victory Over he Enemies of Israel 1:23:04 The Widow's Oil 1:32:31 Making Room for the Prophet 1:42:26 Raising the Woman's Son 2:06:00 Embodying the Condescension of Christ 2:12:22 Replacing Bad with Good and Inadequacy with Abundance 2:16:22 Naaman the Leper 2:45:15 Gehazi's Greed 3:01:38 Floating Iron 3:09:00 Eyes to See 3:18:28 Scarcity and Abundance 3:40:50 Seeing a Fuure You're Meant to Avoid 3:55:15 Choosing the Wrong Side of the Family Tree 4:02:51 The Death of Jezebel and the End of Ahab's Line 4:15:51 Jehosheba, Jehoiada, & the Return of the King 4:29:08 Repairing the Temple 4:41:05 Losing a Righteous Influence 4:48:14 The Death of Elisha 4:56:13 Conclusion