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Wildfires are spreading faster than anyone predicted. Politics is burning hotter than ever. The world feels like it's coming undone in every direction at once. What if all of this isn't chaos you're meant to survive, but fuel for the single most powerful thing you'll do all year: deciding, deliberately, what you project into the world? Michael channels Archangel Michael's message for July, and the theme is alchemy: turning the very fires racing across the headlines into rocket fuel for the reality you actually want. From the show's own recent algorithm setbacks to the wildfires that once chased his family from their Colorado home, Michael walks through real, lived examples of how "or something even better" keeps showing up disguised as loss, and why this month, more than any other, your inner world matters more than the outer one. This isn't about bracing for disaster. This is about discovering that you are the greatest projector on Earth, and it's time to start acting like it. Key Topics: Why July is the month of fires, not just literal wildfires, but fires of politics, passion, hostility, and explosive change, and why this isn't a season for incremental steps but sweeping, bounding transformation. The brain's past bias explained: why the mind clings so desperately to "the way things were," even when something far better is trying to arrive, and why nostalgia is, in Archangel Michael's words, "your brain on crack." Why losing something you wanted, a show format, a job, a plan, isn't punishment, it's redirection, and the "or something even better" prayer that reframes every closed door. The phoenix principle: Michael's own story of being chased from his Colorado home by wildfire, and why that very disruption helped bring his daughter into being. Projection as protection: why building a protective bubble to keep the world out is only half the work, the real power move is building a projective bubble that puts a new reality out into the world. Why "what you project with your mind" and "what you ingest with your heart" matter more right now than at almost any other point in human history. The new generation's built-in BS meter: why younger people are seeing through empty promises faster than ever, and why Archangel Michael says to get out of their way and watch them lead. The biggest fire isn't the one on the news. It's the one you choose to burn in your own heart. You don't need to wait for the world to calm down before you decide what you want. Burn it in now. See it, feel it, know it, and project it with everything you've got, because right now, more than ever before, your energy is the one thing nothing and no one can take from you. Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!

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What does it actually feel like to be told you have a 20 to 30% chance of surviving? And what happens after - not the comeback story everyone wants to hear, but the years of brain fog, depression, and suicidal ideation that almost nobody talks about? What if the real miracle isn't beating the disease, but what you do in the long, dark years that follow? Michael finally sits down with his dear friend Hal Elrod, bestselling author of The Miracle Morning and survivor of both a near-fatal car accident at 20 and a rare, aggressive leukemia at 37, for the interview that was supposed to happen a decade ago but got swallowed by Hal's diagnosis instead. This isn't the polished mindset story you've heard Hal tell a hundred times. These are two men who've both been hit by trucks, literally and figuratively, comparing notes on what dying actually teaches you about being alive, including the parts of the journey Hal has never fully unpacked on a podcast before. This isn't about beating cancer. This is about what comes after the remission, the brain damage, the despair, the six years it took just to feel human again, and the daily practice that, against everything, pulled him back. Key Topics: The diagnosis that changed everything: the night Hal woke up unable to breathe, the misdiagnosis, and the oncologist's words, "you have a 20 to 30% chance of surviving", that started it all. The decision that reframed his odds: why Hal refused to see himself as having a 30% chance of survival, and instead committed to doing everything the survivors did, giving himself a "100% chance of being among the 30%." The three-step affirmation formula Hal actually used to fight for his life: affirm what you're committed to, affirm why it's a must, and affirm exactly what you'll do and when, not the vague, magical-thinking affirmations most people are taught. The five deeply personal reasons Hal read aloud every single day during his darkest, 105-degree-fever nights, reasons that kept him going when he no longer wanted to fight for himself. Chemo brain laid bare: the year of two-to-four-hours-a-night sleep deprivation, the major depression, the suicidal ideation, and the moment Hal quietly began planning a way to end his life without it looking intentional. Why his children, not faith in his own recovery, were the real reason he didn't go through with it, and the moment he finally told his oncologist he was done with chemotherapy against doctor's orders. The nocebo effect: why being told a list of everything wrong with your body can be just as powerful, and just as dangerous, as any positive affirmation, and why Michael and Hal both refuse to let a doctor's opinion become their reality. Dr. Bernie Siegel's stunning finding from 3,000 cancer patients: the single common trait among every survivor was that there was simply no other option for them than survival. The healing that didn't begin in remission: why Hal says his real recovery only started in May 2020, when he quit every pharmaceutical drug he was on, and why it's taken six full years, with real progress only in the last twelve months. Why Hal is now releasing the belief that suffering is required to help others, and what it means to finally choose ease over earned wisdom. The mic-drop moment from the Miracle Morning documentary: filming himself mid-migraine, in unbearable pain, sobbing, and still saying, through tears, "I am grateful for this moment." Faith isn't certainty. It's choosing the possibility you want and committing to it completely, every single day, in writing, fueled by reasons big enough to carry you through the nights you want to give up. You can't guarantee the outcome. You can only stack the deck by becoming, every single day, a little more the person who gets there. Your best is yet to come. Say it until you believe it. Then go live like it's already true. Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!

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Healthcare innovation is often associated with software developers, startup founders, and technology companies. But what if some of the most important solutions to healthcare's biggest challenges are sitting inside operating rooms, classrooms, and clinical settings every day? CRNAs and nurses see problems firsthand, yet they are rarely invited into the rooms where solutions are created. In this episode, Sharon and Jeremy welcome nurse entrepreneur Rebecca Love, RN, MSN, FIEL and AANA Senior Innovation Specialist Cherissa Jackson to discuss the upcoming AANA Hackathon at the AANA Annual Congress. This event creates a space for clinicians, educators, students, and innovators to collaborate and develop solutions for the daily challenges CRNAs see firsthand. Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode:

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Parents today have more resources, information, and support than ever before—yet anxiety, fragility, and emotional struggles among children continue to rise. In this conversation, bestselling author and counselor David Thomas joins Josh to explore a difficult question: Have our good intentions as parents unintentionally gotten in the way of raising capable, resilient kids? Together they discuss:Why confidence grows from competence—not constant praiseHow over-helping can undermine a child's resilienceThe surprising connection between failure and emotional healthWhy happiness should never be the primary goal of parentingThe dangers of "rescuing" kids from every struggleHow healthy boundaries create securityWhat today's anxiety epidemic reveals about modern parentingWhy children need opportunities to struggle, fail, and recoverPractical ways to build capability at every ageDavid also shares one simple challenge every parent can implement this week to begin raising children who are resourceful, resilient, and prepared for life. If you've ever wondered whether you're helping your child too much—or how to raise kids who can thrive in an increasingly fragile culture—this episode is for you. *Thank you to Bernhardt Watches for sponsoring this episode! Click here and be sure to use the code FAMOUS at checkout for free shipping! https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/ Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction1:15 David Thomas joins the show4:00 The extreme swing parents took to rescue kids from hardship and rob them from being capable9:50 Why youth mental health became the crisis of our day13:50 The decrease in stress around the house when kids are capable16:28 The problem with being committed to your child's happiness20:27 The two consequences of kids raised to be happy and the resultant relational fallout we're unknowingly preparing them for26:28 The most effective 19-word phrase to use with your kids30:20 The strategy for helping your kids F.A.I.L.34:45 How family estrangement and language inflation is impacting relationships42:05 The most practical way to start building capability in your kids Show Notes:Get Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience https://amzn.to/4vwTyDkMen, sign up for the Living Legacy Cohort:https://www.famousathome.com/menscoaching Sign up for Raising Future Legends!www.raisingfuturelegends.com Reserve your seat for Tender & Fierce Fall Cohort beginning August 17, 2026: https://www.famousathome.com/offers/V75F6bY2 Get a copy of the Famous at Home book: https://amzn.to/4vZUQql Looking for a marriage intensive with Famous at Home? Apply now.  https://www.famousathome.com/coaching Follow Josh on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joshua.straub Follow Christi on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christistraub Sign up for our email list and Famous at Home Starter Bundle: https://www.famousathome.com/newsletter Download NONAH's single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhome

From the smallest ones (birds) to the largest (tyrannosaurs) and in between. The evolution of theropods, an extra large tyrannosaur, more evidence that Nanotyrannus is valid, two new small theropods (enantiornithine birds), and much moreFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Avimimus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Avimimus-Episode-568/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Avimimus, the bird mimic of bird mimics.In dinosaur news this week:A new Early Jurassic theropod skeleton gives more insight into how theropods evolvedThere's a new enantiornithine, Plumadraco bankoorum, and it had really long tail feathersThere is a new enantiornithine, Gorgonavis alcyone, and it had a long beakPaleontologists found an extra large tyrannosaur shinbone in New Mexico, which may show Tyrannosaurus evolved in North AmericaA study of the tiny hyoid bone (in the mouth) in Nanotyrannus supports that it is a valid dinosaurHow and what theropods ate changed over time as their skulls evolved—a new study breaks down the theropod group changesFive different carnivorous non-avian theropod groups evolved to have shorter arms and bigger heads (not just T. rex) We're releasing collectible cards to commemorate the biggest new Dinosaurs of 2025! Reserve your spot by June 30th iknowdino.com/cards and get a sticker of our vintage logo and an audio guide of all 6 of the dinosaurs featured in our Dinosaur Rookie Class of 2025! www.iknowdino.com/cardsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christian teachers love Pray & Plan because it's a planner that helps them not only get done what matters most but also make space for peace and rest, too. But don't wait to get yours - last year we sold out early! Reserve your planner now at www.teach4theheart.com/planner.

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Have you ever watched something irreplaceable slip away from you, swept down a river, off a waterfall, into what felt like certain loss, and somehow, against every possible odd, gotten it back? What if that "impossible" recovery wasn't luck at all? What if it was the Earth herself, at the exact astronomical moment of solstice, showing you precisely how powerful you are right now? Michael shares the wild tale of his daughter's shoe, swept off her foot mid-hike, carried toward a 300-foot waterfall, and miraculously recovered against all odds, and uses it as the doorway into one of the most powerful teachings on manifestation he's ever delivered. From the zero-point physics of the solstice to the ancient keyhole alignments built into Stonehenge and Chichen Itza, Michael reveals exactly why this window is uniquely supercharged for setting intentions that stick. This isn't about a found shoe. This is about understanding that right now, at this precise astronomical moment, the universe is rigged in your favor, and showing you exactly how to plant your intentions deep enough to grow. What This Episode Covers: The zero-point moment explained: why the solstice is the instant the Earth's pendulum swing comes to a complete stop before reversing direction, and why that pause is the single easiest moment all year to pivot, change, and create. Why ancient sites like Stonehenge, Chichen Itza, and Teotihuacan weren't built to look cool, they're cosmic instruction manuals showing future generations exactly when the veil is thinnest, and manifestation is most powerful. The shoe story in full: the run down the mountain, the rainbow mist at the base of the waterfall, the voice saying "look to the left," and the moment Michael found it floating, impossible, exactly where he was guided to look. Why low-grade anxiety and a feeling of being "off balance" right now isn't something gone wrong, it's your higher self calling, and why being off balance is precisely when it's easiest to change direction. The four questions to ask before setting any intention. Why manifestation isn't just "money comes to me with grace and ease", and the missing piece Michael and Jessica learned the hard way after two years of meditating four hours a day while their business and finances collapsed in Maui: you have to step forward, not just wait. The bubble-up protection practice (G-Spike) for starting each morning surrounded, protected, and filled with love and light, plus a simple energetic clearing technique using nothing more than your hand, a phone, or a refrigerator magnet. Why bringing your attention back to your intention, again and again, every time the news or social media tries to steal it, is the difference between an intention you forget and one the Earth actually carries forward for you. Solstice is your coin in the cosmic lottery machine, and right now, it's rigged in your favor. The Earth isn't just spinning past you; she's offering to carry your dreams forward with her own momentum, but only if you plant them deep enough to take root. Write down your what. Write down your why. And then, today, not next week, take one real step forward. The miracle isn't the shoe. The miracle is remembering you're always this supported. Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!

 Fertility Docs Uncensored Today's episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored is hosted by Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center, and Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center. In this episode, Understanding Decreased Ovarian Reserve, the doctors take a deep dive into what decreased ovarian reserve means and how it can impact fertility treatment and family-building decisions. The episode begins with a discussion of how ovarian reserve is evaluated and why several different tests are used together to provide a more complete picture. The docs explain the roles of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol levels, anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), and antral follicle count (AFC), and how these factors interact in assessing a woman's remaining egg supply. The hosts then define decreased ovarian reserve and discuss factors that may increase a woman's risk, including smoking, prior chemotherapy exposure, and inherited conditions such as Fragile X premutation's. The conversation also focuses on treatment options and why fertility specialists often recommend a more proactive approach for patients with decreased ovarian reserve. The doctors explain that a lower egg count does not always mean poor egg quality, particularly in younger women, but it can mean that time is an important factor. They review treatment strategies ranging from ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (IUI) to in vitro fertilization (IVF), and discuss realistic expectations for IVF outcomes. While patients with decreased ovarian reserve may produce fewer eggs during treatment, many can still achieve successful pregnancies with appropriate care and individualized treatment plans. This episode is sponsored by IVF Florida. 

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What if the discomfort you're feeling isn't a sign you're lost—but proof you're finally getting closer to who you really are?In this fascinating conversation, Kellan sits down with entrepreneur and former skeptic Michael Lovitch to explore a journey that challenged everything he thought he knew about science, intuition, identity, and human potential.After spending decades rooted in research, academic hypnosis, and evidence-based thinking, Michael encountered experiences he couldn't explain away. What followed was an unexpected exploration into frequency, sound, intuition, self-awareness, and the hidden ways people become disconnected from their authentic selves.This episode isn't about blind belief. It's about curiosity, personal experience, and the courage to question the stories you've been taught about who you're supposed to be.If you've ever felt like you're living someone else's life, suppressing parts of yourself, or struggling to trust your own intuition, this conversation may challenge everything you thought you knew.Key Takeaways:Why authenticity often feels uncomfortableThe difference between conditioning and true identityMichael's transformation from skeptic to explorerAcademic rigor versus personal experienceAstrology, intuition, and self-discoveryThe role of sound and frequency in self-awarenessWhy many people suppress who they really areLearning to trust your inner compassThe power of intuition in decision-makingHow society pressures people to conformAccepting your uniqueness instead of hiding itFinding freedom in being fully yourselfCreating space to notice and connect with othersThe relationship between self-awareness and purposeWhy embracing your "weirdness" can change your life

Grab the Secondary Teacher Systems Toolkit here: https://khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/systemstoolkit/?ref=pod Too many preps and not enough time? Let's make your planning period actually work for you. Reserve your spot in the Unit Planning Lab here: https://khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/unit/?ref=podcastPlanning for the next school year? If your day is organized by class period, your planning calendar should be too. Grab my Editable Class Period Calendar here: https://khristenmassic.com/secondarycalendarpodGet the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/resetShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachIf you're heading into the new year with a fresh lesson plan but haven't thought twice about your system for turning in papers, you're playing with fire. The keyword phrase “classroom routines and procedures teacher prep didn't cover” is the kind of search every frazzled secondary teacher should be typing into Google—because it's the real stuff you never learned until your first-year meltdown.It's wild how many of us, even after surviving student teaching, can rattle off learning targets and design a killer bellringer but have no idea what happens when students walk through your door with late assignments, finished work, or pressing questions. The biggest rookie move? Watching great teachers for their content and activities, not their routines or classroom management systems. Host Khristen Massic serves up the real talk: it's not rules that save your sanity, it's the unglamorous systems that actually make those policies work.There's a story in this episode too real for any first-year teacher to ignore. Imagine Khristen, proudly assembling those awkward stackable baskets, thinking she'd nailed it just by giving each class a box for their handouts. The flaw? Late work chaos. Assignments poured in late and got mixed in with the rest—leaving her to sort and decipher due dates, calculate deductions on the fly, and generally lose her mind. The paper basket system looked fine to her, but she didn't have a true late work procedure, and that gap cost more time and sanity than anything else. That's the difference between a rule and a working system.The episode makes it clear that “classroom management routines” aren't just about making class run smoothly. They're the backbone of secondary classrooms—think how students enter and exit, handle bathroom breaks, transition between activities, deal with early finishing, and manage classroom materials. You can have great rules and routines, but if students aren't taught, practiced, and reminded of them (not just at the beginning of the year, but again and again), be ready for chaos each time you empty those baskets.Another strong focus is on “student accountability procedures.” This is the Bermuda Triangle for secondary teachers: missing work, late work, clarification on redo opportunities, early finishers, grade checks, and absent students—all those get missed in teacher prep. The right procedure removes repetitive, draining conversations and keeps you from getting sucked into organizational quicksand.“Classroom technology and lab procedures” isn't just jargon—if you're in any kind of elective, CTE, or lab class, these routines are lifesavers. Picture managing devices, tools, or project files with no procedures. That's a daily time-suck you can prevent by mapping out every expectation before a single student walks in.What makes this episode a goldmine for middle and high school teachers is how it doesn't sugarcoat the work: routines need to be explicitly taught, practiced, and retaught all year, not just mentioned once or posted on a wall. The “Secondary Teacher Systems Toolkit” and the call to pick one routine to actually plan—not just have—drives home the difference: good routines aren't about more rules, they're about systems that remove the mental load from your day.If you've ever stared into a pile of unsorted late work and felt like you were drowning, this episode's for you—especially if you teach multiple preps and feel like you're never on top of the logistical details. Khristen's advice isn't theory, it's the kind of practical wisdom you wish you'd known before your first semester ate you alive. You need classroom routines that do the heavy lifting, not just sound good on paper.The challenge is clear: before the next episode, pick one routine—just one—and make sure not only that you have it, but that you know exactly how you'll teach and practice it with your students. Don't leave it to chance and don't settle for chaos. It's not about running your class on personality; it's about building calm through systems that work.Build the kind of classroom where the routines run quietly in the background and your energy goes where it matters—on actual teaching, not detective work. You're not a mindreader or a magician. Teach your routines like your sanity depends on it—because, let's be honest, it does.Systems over stress. That's the rebel move.

Wild Turkey Master Distiller Eddie Russell celebrated his 45th anniversary at the distillery the other night with the premiere of a short film about his career in New York City. "Eddie Russell: His Own Way" covers Eddie's career from pushing barrels as the new guy to the success that got him into the Bourbon Hall of Fame. The premiere came with the release of a Russell's Reserve Bourbon created to commemorate the anniversary by Bruce Russell, Eddie's son and Wild Turkey's Associate Master Blender - the same way Eddie originated Russell's Reserve to honor his father Jimmy's 45th anniversary at Wild Turkey years ago. We'll talk with Eddie and Bruce Russell on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, job cuts could be coming this week at Diageo, and the International Wine & Spirits Competition announces its North American winners for 2026. 

Can a chance encounter change the course of an entire lifetime? Tune in for James D. Paulk, Jr, as he shares  stories from his new book How I Found Love: Stories of Romance and Relationships.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comBorn and raised in the small town of Brunswick, Georgia, James D. Paulk, Jr., graduated from Glynn Academy, attended the military school, North Georgia College, located in the mountains of Dahlonega, Georgia, and graduated in the Class of 1957 at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He served five years on active duty and five years in the Reserve force as a Naval submarine officer. During a business career of twenty-six years with Procter and Gamble, he worked in manufacturing management before starting a business consulting company with other retirees. When he was asked to take on marine conservation projects, his life changed in a new direction.  For nine years, he successfully led efforts to eliminate destructive gillnets from California, build artificial reefs, raise white seabass for release into the ocean, and wrote legislation beneficial to recreational anglers. After retiring for a second time, he began writing articles for fishing magazines and newspapers. https://www.facebook.com/jim.paulk.405886 Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hko83MF For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/

In this bonus episode of Thriving in the Space Between, Maria interviews four women from the same TIS small group to talk about their journeys through dating, healing, hope, and friendship. Together, they share how shifting from self-criticism to self-compassion, learning to trust themselves, and finding authentic sisterhood changed the way they approach relationships and themselves.From navigating heartbreak and attachment wounds to celebrating engagements, marriage, and new beginnings, these women offer honest encouragement for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or alone in the waiting.If you've ever wondered whether you'll ever find your person, struggled with the thought that something is wrong with you, or longed for deeper community, this conversation is for you.In this episode, you'll hear about:- Letting go of the belief that you need to "fix" yourself- Dating without losing yourself- The power of being truly seen and known- Finding hope when the journey feels long- Why authentic sisterhood can change everythingA beautiful reminder that you are not alone and that there is hope in the space between.

In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina is joined by Natalie Christensen, Chief Winemaker at Yealands, to explore one of the world's most recognised wine regions: Marlborough in New Zealand. Together they dive into the differences between the Wairau Valley and Awatere Valley, uncovering how climate, soils and geography create remarkably different expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. From aroma compounds and winemaking decisions to sustainability, sub-regionality and the future of New Zealand wine, this episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to learn about wine, deepen their wine education, understand wine grapes and discover why Marlborough deserves to be considered alongside the great wine regions of the world. There is also plenty of inspiration for wine travel, with Natalie sharing what visitors can expect when exploring the stunning Yealands vineyards on New Zealand's South Island. Shownotes 03:12 – Discovering Marlborough — Natalie introduces New Zealand's most famous wine region and explains what makes the Awatere Valley so unique. 04:15 – Vineyard location matters — how close Yealands' vines sit to the dramatic coastal cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 07:17 – Awatere vs Wairau Valley — temperature differences, diurnal shifts and how climate shapes wine styles. 08:20 – Why Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is so intense — sunlight, climate and natural vineyard conditions behind its famous aromatic profile. 09:47 – Thiols and methoxypyrazines explained — the aroma compounds that define Sauvignon Blanc and how winemakers influence them. 11:40 – Can Sauvignon Blanc age? Exploring the surprising ageability of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and how its character evolves over time. 14:26 – Understanding the Yealands range — from the flagship Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to Reserve, Single Vineyard and the iconic L5 Block. 16:04 – Tasting Yealands Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025 — Janina's tasting notes and what makes this classic New Zealand wine style so appealing. (Retails around £10: Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons, Ocado) 17:10 – What makes the Reserve different? Natalie explains the vineyard selection and winemaking decisions behind the Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (Retails around £12.50: Sainsbury's, Tesco, Ocado, Morrisons, Waitrose) 20:44 – Expression of grape or expression of place? Why Sauvignon Blanc may be one of the best wine grapes for showcasing terroir. 22:07 - Tasting Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (Retailer: ND Johns - £15.50) 25:41 – Tasting Yealands Estate L5 Block 2024 — Yealands' most coastal vineyard site and a Sauvignon Blanc that truly captures a sense of place. (Retailer: ND Johns - £19.45) 33:09 – Yeast selection and fermentation — how different yeast strains influence flavour, texture and aromatic expression. 33:21 – X5 and Delta yeasts — the strains most commonly associated with enhancing Sauvignon Blanc's signature aromatic profile. 37:07 – Babydoll sheep and sustainability — the famous miniature sheep helping manage the vineyards naturally. 38:39 – Sustainability beyond the sheep — cover crops, biodiversity and vineyard practices that improve both wine quality and environmental outcomes. 39:49 – Carbon-positive ambitions — how Yealands is reducing its carbon footprint through renewable energy, lightweight bottles and innovative logistics. 41:55 – Sauvignon New Zealand 2027 — Natalie shares details of the upcoming international celebration of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. 42:56 – The future of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — sub-regions, site-specific wines and the rise of boutique producers. 43:50 – Wine travel in New Zealand — what visitors should experience when exploring Yealands and the Awatere Valley. 44:53 – The White Road Tour — scenic viewpoints, wildlife, vineyards and one of New Zealand's most memorable winery experiences. 45:52 – Why visiting vineyards changes everything — how standing among the vines transforms your understanding of Sauvignon Blanc. 46 :37 – One final takeaway — why Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is far more diverse than many wine lovers realise.  

Episode 371 | Duty to Disobey with Nick KupperNick Kupper, USAF (ret.) and Arizona State Representative, joins us to discuss Duty to Disobey, the new CHD/Tommey Burrowes documentary exposing what happened to US service members who refused the Covid shot mandate. Drawing from his own experience of nearly losing his military career and medical benefits for his disabled daughter, Kupper explains how the mandate affected service members, families, careers, mental health, and recruitment, as well as the ongoing struggle for restoration and accountability. Reserve your seats for the June 30, 2026, worldwide premiere at dutytodisobeyfilm.com. DVDs are available there, too.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the exhaustion you feel isn't burnout at all?What if the endless pursuit of success, recognition, optimization, achievement, health protocols, retreats, supplements, and peak experiences is actually masking a deeper hunger?In this powerful solo episode, Kellan challenges one of the biggest misconceptions of modern personal development. Many people spend their lives trying to solve spiritual problems with physical solutions. They chase more success, more validation, more performance, more experiences, and more self-improvement—yet still feel empty.Kellan shares personal stories about health challenges, including recent heart issues, and explains why none of those circumstances have diminished his daily experience of joy. He reveals the distinction between feeding the body and nourishing the spirit, why optimization has become a respectable hiding place, and what it actually takes to experience lasting purpose, prosperity, and joy.If you've ever felt like you've achieved more but somehow feel less fulfilled, this conversation may expose the real source of the hunger you've been trying to satisfy.Key Takeaways:• Why success, recognition, and possessions fail to satisfy deeper longing• The difference between happiness and joy• How Kellan maintains joy despite significant health challenges• The epidemic of seeking fulfillment in the wrong places• Social media validation and the addiction to recognition• Why optimization cannot answer spiritual questions• Physical nourishment versus spiritual nourishment• The dangers of performance theater and image management• Why peak experiences don't replace daily transformation• Silence, prayer, reverence, and spiritual practice• The role of humility, confession, and repentance• Surrendering ego and listening for truth• Creating a daily practice that nourishes the spirit• Living with purpose, prosperity, and joy

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Everywhere you turn, they're telling you 2026 is the year the world falls apart. What if the most beloved astrologer in the world, the one whose own book is literally titled I Don't Believe in Astrology, is here to tell you the exact opposite? You're not falling apart. You're waking up. Michael welcomes back Debra Silverman, part psychologist, part astrologer, part comedian, 100% real, for a deep dive into why 2026 marks something that has never once happened in 25,000 years of recorded planetary history, why the "doom and gloom" label never fit her to begin with, and what the stars are actually saying about the AI revolution, the rise of a new kind of masculine energy, and the four elements quietly running the show beneath all of it. This isn't about bracing for impact. This is about remembering that you volunteered for this exact moment in history, and that the chart was never a prison. It was always a path. Key Topics: The astronomical fact that's never happened before: why every single outer planet changing sign in the same summer, for the first time in 25,000 years of charts, is undeniable proof that radical change is here, without it meaning the end is here too. Saturn in Aries decoded: the 30-year cycle that previously brought the Model T Ford, World War II, the moon landing, and the dot-com revolution, and what its arrival in 2026 says about AI and the call for healthy masculine energy to finally stand up. The free will button: why your chart is not superglued fate but an invitation, and the radical moment under an eclipse when Debra chose, once and for all, to fully commit to being here. The four elements explained: water, air, earth, and fire, and the simple test for figuring out which one is missing from your life and quietly running you ragged. Why your missing element becomes your superpower: how Michael's lack of fire in his own chart became the very thing fueling his athletic drive and zest for life. The new masculine: why Saturn and Neptune meeting in Aries points not to AI, but to an entirely new kind of man, one who respects, honors, and stands beside the divine feminine rather than over it. Jupiter's move into Leo on June 30th: why this 12-year cycle is bringing a wave of abundance, color, exuberance, and turned-up volume to everyone's lives this summer, and the major career opening Debra sees on the horizon. The WarGames question: whether AI, like the fictional supercomputer that ran every permutation of nuclear war and chose peace instead, will rise above its programming and choose compassion, and the prayer Debra offers for exactly that outcome. Why the children being born right now are different - old souls, awake, making eye contact, carrying something previous generations didn't, and why that, more than anything else, is Debra's greatest source of hope. You weren't pushed onto this bus. You bought the ticket. The chart isn't a sentence; it's a map you agreed to before you got here, and the free will button has been sitting right between your ears the whole time. Be yourself. Everyone else is taken. Remember why you came, unpack your bags, and let the four elements, water, air, earth, and fire, remind you that everything you need to weather this change was already written in the stars, and in you. Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!

You don't grow by adding more. You grow by cutting what no longer belongs. Most people think growth comes from adding another strategy, another hire, another opportunity, another commitment. But nature doesn't grow that way. A rose bush grows because someone is willing to cut it back. Even the healthy parts. Especially the healthy parts. In this episode, we're talking about one of the hardest leadership skills you'll ever develop: knowing when something needs to end. Most entrepreneurs don't have a growth problem. They have a pruning problem. They're carrying outdated commitments, underperforming team members, draining clients, unhealthy patterns, and old identities that no longer fit where they're trying to go. Inspired by the concepts from Necessary Endings, April explores why growth often requires subtraction before multiplication and why your next level may be waiting on a difficult decision you've been avoiding. Because sometimes the thing holding you back isn't what you're missing. It's what you're refusing to release. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why growth requires pruning, not just addition. The Rose Bush Principle and how it applies to leadership and business. The three types of things that require necessary endings. Why high performers often struggle most with letting go. The hidden cost of over-responsibility. The difference between hard decisions and harmful situations. How vision creates clarity around what belongs and what doesn't. Why awareness must come before action. The Three Types of Necessary Endings 1. Dead Things The obvious ones. The systems, relationships, projects, and people that are clearly no longer working. Yet somehow we keep feeding them. 2. Sick Things Not fully broken. Not fully healthy. They consume more energy than they create. They survive through constant management and emotional labor. 3. Good But No Longer Great The hardest category. Because they're still working. Still profitable. Still comfortable. But they no longer align with your next level. Key Takeaways ✅ Every level of growth requires letting go of something. ✅ Hard decisions are not necessarily harmful decisions. ✅ Leaders often stay stuck because they confuse loyalty with self-sacrifice. ✅ Vision creates filters. ✅ What you tolerate today becomes tomorrow's limitation. ✅ Awareness is the first step toward necessary endings. Quotes "You don't grow by adding more. You grow by cutting what no longer belongs." "A rose bush doesn't become stronger by keeping every branch. It grows because someone is willing to prune it." "Hard does not mean harmful." "Most leaders don't have a strategy problem. They have an ending problem." "What you're unwilling to release may be the very thing preventing your growth." Discussion Questions Business What needs a necessary ending in your business? What employee, client, process, or project is costing more than it's creating? What are you currently tolerating? Personal What relationship dynamic needs to end? What belief no longer serves you? What identity have you outgrown? The Four Power Questions What do I need to kill off in myself? What do I need to stop doing, thinking, or feeling? What do I need to say no to? Why does this matter for the life and business I say I want? Challenge This week, don't take action yet. Don't fire anyone. Don't quit anything. Don't make any dramatic moves. Just tell yourself the truth. Because once you see clearly what needs to end, you can no longer pretend it belongs. And that's where real change begins. ---------------- Want more tools to help you create momentum, clarity, and growth in your business and life? Ready to take this work beyond the podcast? Join us at Collaborate 2026, our once-a-year, in-person transformational experience in Grass Valley, California. Spend 2.5 powerful days gaining clarity, building momentum, and doing the deep work alongside growth-minded leaders. Early Bird pricing ends March 31st, and seats are limited. Reserve yours at www.theaprilgarcia.com/collaborate.

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Most coaches believe their personality is their advantage.They're warm. They're insightful. They're encouraging. They're authentic.But in the age of AI, that's no longer enough.In this powerful solo episode, Kellan challenges one of the most dangerous assumptions in coaching: that being liked is a positioning strategy.As AI makes polished content, deep-sounding posts, and persuasive messaging available to everyone, coaches can no longer rely on charisma, vibe, or personality alone. The coaches who survive—and thrive—will be those who stand for something unmistakable, solve a specific problem, and create measurable transformation.If your message could belong to anybody, it belongs to nobody.This episode is a direct challenge to coaches who want to remain relevant, impactful, and profitable in a rapidly changing world.Key Takeaways:Why personality is not a positioning strategyThe impact of AI on coaching businessesWhy vague messaging is becoming obsoleteThe difference between attention and authorityWhy clients buy transformation, not charmThe danger of relying on energy and hope as a sales strategyHow coaches can create unmistakable positioningWhy specificity creates trust and revenueThe role of authenticity in sustainable coachingWhat separates coaches who will survive AI from those who won't

The hardest trigger isn't at the party. It's on your own couch, at the end of a regular Tuesday, next to your husband. In this episode, Christie gets personal — sharing what happened in her own marriage when she decided to invest in her health, what she learned about habit loops and evening triggers, and why one person changing is often enough to shift everything. Plus: three husband scenarios, the conversation you need to have, and how to rewire your evening routine so the habit loses its grip.Topics covered: Christie's personal story: investing in her health at 52 | Why the evening is the hardest trigger — and the neuroscience behind it | Three husband scenarios and how to navigate each one | The conversation you need to have with your spouse | How Christie's 5:30am walks changed everything (and what that has to do with your sobriety) | Practical ways to change your evening routine | Why your growth is good for your marriage even when it's uncomfortable | Keeping your eyes on your own journeyThe Sober(ish) Summer 2026 is officially open! We kick off July 1st and doors stay open all summer — jump in whenever you're ready. → Grab your spot here: https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com/sober-ish-summerDrop us a Question or CommentYou've been meaning to cut back. You've prayed about it. And somehow summer is here and nothing has changed. Soberish Summer combines brain science and your identity in Christ to help you understand what's driving the habit — and leave with a plan that's yours to keep. No strict rules + community, and real support.$62. Starts July 1 Reserve your spot: https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com

Too many preps and not enough time? Let's make your planning period actually work for you.Reserve your spot in the Unit Planning Lab here: https://khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/unit/?ref=podcastPlanning for the next school year? If your day is organized by class period, your planning calendar should be too. Grab my Editable Class Period Calendar here: https://khristenmassic.com/secondarycalendarpodGet the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/resetShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachUnit planning for next year starts long before you open Pinterest or hunt for activities. If you're sitting down to plan and your first move is searching for fun projects, let's pump the brakes—you're not alone, but you might be putting the cart before the horse. This mistake is pandemic among secondary teachers, especially if you're building a course from scratch or juggling CTE and electives. That urge to collect shiny activities is strong, but host Khristen Massic is here to steer your planning in a direction that delivers a bigger payoff for your students and your sanity.Many teachers—yes, even the most dedicated—start by looking for what to do, not what students will create or demonstrate. The result? Busy classrooms, energetic students, and a sneaky feeling things are working…until a well-meaning administrator or director asks a pointed question about rigor. Khristen drops a story right from her own teaching life: she built an entire high school course around a “detailed” curriculum, only to realize much too late that it was designed for middle school, not the AP-track kids in her room. The realization landed hardest when she requested equipment, and the CTE director wondered why she was shopping in the wrong aisle.That moment exposed the hole in her planning: she'd never asked what high school students should be able to do in that course. Instead, she'd just grabbed activities and hoped for the best. Sound familiar? This episode is a wake-up call and a practical playbook to make sure you're not just keeping students busy, but actually moving them toward mastery.Stop guessing. The conversation focuses on moving away from “what can I do with my students?” to “what should my students be able to produce?” Secondary classroom teachers, in particular, need this mindset shift. Khristen makes an unpretentious case for starting with outcomes. It doesn't matter whether your point of reference is a curriculum, industry certification, EOC exam breakdowns, or a coffee-fueled late-night brainstorm—what matters is answering the toughest question: What does mastery look like in your class, at the right grade level?Secondary teachers, especially those on their own with a course no one else teaches, know the pain of building benchmarks from scratch. It's hard work. There's often no AP rubric, no group of teammates down the hall, no standardized test to reverse-engineer your units from. You're not just teaching, you're doing curriculum design in the shadows, at night or over the summer, for no extra pay and little recognition. But skipping the step of defining rigorous, age-appropriate outcomes means your “engaging” activities might be missing the mark.Khristen offers a clear, three-question framework: First, what's the actual product or performance students should create by the end of the unit? Second, what do they need to get there—what practice, knowledge, and skills do you have to build? Third, where are students starting from, in terms of what they know, what they can already do, and what misconceptions they might bring? Secondary classrooms are full of wildly different skill sets and backgrounds, and smart teachers don't assume everyone starts from zero.That third question—where are students starting—is the one most teachers skip. Khristen admits she did it for years, defaulting to lowest-common-denominator content or hoping kids would catch up on their own. Sometimes all it takes is a non-scary pre-assessment: sticky notes, a brainstorm, a quick conversation. Knowing your students' starting points keeps you from either boring them with content that's too basic or smacking them with challenges they aren't ready for.The discussion explores the power of making all your classroom activities point toward that ultimate outcome. Labs become essential skills practice. A discussion introduces a concept students will need for the culminating project. Every activity is intentional, not just something you found on a website because you needed anything to fill the hour. Secondary classroom teachers know: When the end product is crystal clear, everything you do serves that goal.One concept discussed was the trap of confusing “busy and engaged” with actual learning. It's easy to celebrate energy and project-building in your room, but if the rigor isn't there, you're selling your students short. When you define the outcome up front, rigor isn't a menu item—it becomes your design criteria. You're not just asking “will this be fun?” but “is this worthy of what my students can actually do?”This episode is for every teacher staring down another year with too many preps, not enough resources, and a passion for giving students more than just hands-on fluff. If you're ready for a smarter, more effective approach to unit planning, Khristen's tough-love message will help you build outcome-first sequences—where every single lesson points toward a worthy product, not just another busy day.Before you lose yourself in a rabbit hole of activities this summer, stop and ask what students will actually produce by the end of the unit. Define it, visualize it, and then plan backward. That's how you build units with real depth, purpose, and excitement—for you and your students. Host Khristen Massic challenges you to make classroom rigor and hands-on learning the same thing—and to never settle for just busyness again.Your secondary classroom deserves more than hustle and hope. Trade activity-chasing for outcome-driven unit planning, and let your students do work that's both fun and truly challenging. Don't just fill days—build something with teeth.Smash “just busy” and level up learning—your students are ready, and so are you.

Die Bundesnetzagentur hat für den Zeitraum 2026/2027 die Kapazität der nötigen Reservekraftwerke erhöht. Auch für die Zukunft ist ein Anstieg geplant. Wie ist das einzuordnen? Und warum hat Deutschland diese Reserve überhaupt?

Most men were never taught how to be emotionally present. They were taught how to provide, how to perform, and how to push through. And for a long time, that felt like enough. But if you've ever come home after leading hundreds of people at work and felt completely lost in your own living room, you're not alone. This is why famous at home exists in the first place. In this episode, Josh discusses the tension men feel between the demands of their professional lives and the deeper call of their homes. Drawing on decades of research—including what one USC longitudinal study found is the single greatest factor for passing faith across generations—his own coaching work with high-capacity men, and two personal moments where he heard the quiet voice of God, Josh unpacks the three relationships every father must tend: with his wife, with his kids, and with Jesus. Whether you lead hundreds at work and feel lost at home, or you're simply trying to figure out what a present, emotionally engaged husband and father looks like in practice — this one's for you.*Thank you to Bernhardt Watches for sponsoring this episode! Click here and be sure to use the code FAMOUS at checkout for free shipping! https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/ Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction3:03 What it means to be famous at home7:35 What research shows for men as dads and husbands9:46 How to be emotionally safe for your wife13:53 How to be emotionally safe for your kids19:05 Hearing and obeying the voice of God as you lead your family23:30 The Living Legacy Cohort25:48 A special message to fathersShow Notes:Men, sign up for the Living Legacy Cohort:https://www.famousathome.com/menscoaching Sign up for Raising Future Legends!www.raisingfuturelegends.com Reserve your seat for Tender & Fierce Fall Cohort beginning August 17, 2026: https://www.famousathome.com/offers/V75F6bY2 Get a copy of the Famous at Home book: https://amzn.to/4vZUQql Looking for a marriage intensive with Famous at Home? Apply now.  https://www.famousathome.com/coaching Follow Josh on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joshua.straub Follow Christi on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christistraub Sign up for our email list and Famous at Home Starter Bundle: https://www.famousathome.com/newsletter Download NONAH's single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhome

In the second episode of a special four-part Science of Reading: The Podcast adolescent literacy miniseries, Susan Lambert, Ed.D., speaks with Julie Burtscher Brown, Ed.D. a PreK–12 literacy facilitator. Julie talks about how she and her colleagues built a whole-school literacy initiative from the ground up, and what three years of data about it then revealed. Together, she and Susan also discuss why a few targeted, evidence-based practices (not sweeping overhauls) were what actually moved the needle for Julie's students; how content-area teachers can begin supporting literacy without reinventing their lessons; and what real, measurable change can look like at the secondary level when a whole school commits to the same practices. Show notes:Our Summer Learning Academy is back! Reserve your spot now to join Susan Lambert to dive deeper into the latest reading comprehension research.Check out our Science of Reading resources for grades 6-8.Connect with Julie Burtscher Brown on LinkedIn.Learn more about the Project for Adolescent Literacy.Explore Structured Literacy Interventions with Secondary Students.Review the IES 2022 Practice GuideWatch: Anita Archer: Secondary Reading—Implementing High-Leverage Practices.Get ready for Season 3 of the Amplify podcast Beyond My Years.Join our community Facebook group.Connect with Susan Lambert. Quotes:"Adolescent literacy is enormous and multifaceted. There's specialized instruction that needs to happen." —Julie Burtscher Brown"If you think of the word 'intervene' as a verb, it means to take action to prevent a predictable outcome." —Julie Burtscher Brown"Real, meaningful change can happen." —Julie Burtscher Brown"We reframed the word 'intervention' as an action, not a place." —Julie Burtscher BrownTimestamps*:01:00 Introduction: Actually moving the needle for adolescent readers, with Julie Burtscher Brown, Ed.D.09:00 A structured literacy program at Vermont's Woodstock Union High school and Middle School11:00 Grouping students by readiness17:00 Moving toward a whole-school literacy initiative23:00 High-leverage practices #1 and #2: Reading accurately and fluently30:00 High-leverage practices #3 and #4: Building word and world knowledge and accessing complex texts39:00 Building teacher leadership44:00 "Adolescent literacy is enormous and multifaceted. There's specialized instruction that needs to happen."46:00 Closing thoughts: what three years of whole-school effort produced*Timestamps are approximate

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Is the golden age of points and miles ending—or is it simply evolving? This week, Ed is joined by Summer Hull and Julian Kheel to break down Chase's controversial decision to reduce Hyatt transfer ratios for Sapphire Preferred cardholders while maintaining the existing ratio for Sapphire Reserve members. The discussion goes beyond the headline change and explores what it means for the future of transferable points, premium credit cards, and loyalty programs. Is this a one-off adjustment, or the start of a broader trend where transfer ratios vary depending on which card you carry? The team also revisits Bilt 2.0 several months after launch, discussing which features have worked better in practice than they initially expected and how members are adapting to the new ecosystem. Finally, they tackle a question that has been debated for more than a decade: Are we witnessing the end of the golden era of points and miles, or just another chapter in its evolution? Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️  What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ Chase changes Hyatt transfer ratios • Sapphire Preferred vs Sapphire Reserve differences • Why the change matters beyond Hyatt • Who is most affected by the new structure ✈️ Is Chase or Hyatt driving the change? • Theories behind the new transfer ratio • What Bilt may tell us in the future • Why everyone is watching closely ✈️ The future of transferable points • Could other partners see different transfer ratios? • Premium card differentiation • Why simplicity may be disappearing ✈️ Is the Sapphire Preferred still worth it? • Who benefits most from the changes • Annual fee considerations • Comparing Preferred and Reserve value ✈️ Bilt 2.0 several months later • Features that proved easier than expected • Mortgage and rent payment experiences • Real-world use of Bilt Cash ✈️ Managing Bilt Cash balances • Rollover limitations • End-of-year planning strategies • Potential redemption opportunities ✈️ Points Path updates • New flexible alerts coming soon • Award repricing opportunities • Benefits available to Slack members ✈️ Is the golden age of points and miles over? • Why this debate never goes away • How loyalty programs continue evolving • Where travelers can still find value   ⏱️ Episode 441 Timestamps  ⏱️ Episode 441 Timestamps 4:02 – Chase changes Hyatt transfer ratios 7:15 – Who wins and loses from the Sapphire Preferred changes? 10:09 – Is Chase or Hyatt responsible for the new transfer ratio? 16:08 – Are hotel transfers still worth it? 20:50 – Will more transfer partners be affected next? 25:00 – Bilt 2.0: what works better than expected? 29:52 – Planning around Bilt Cash expiration rules 31:27 – Points Path updates and new flexible alerts 33:37 – Is the golden age of points and miles ending? 35:48 – Why premium credit cards keep getting more expensive              

In Episode 292 of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi reveals why most men are unknowingly leaving one of the most important entry points to their health wide open — their mouth.This is a practical, science-backed deep dive into how your oral health directly shapes your heart health, circulation, sleep, immune system, and even the structure of your face.Dr. A breaks down five key areas: the mouth-heart connection, nitric oxide production through the oral microbiome, the critical role of nasal breathing, the ancient practice of chewing mastic gum, and what your tongue coating can tell you about what's happening deeper in your body.He also covers simple, natural practices you can start today — from eating arugula and humming to ditching antiseptic mouthwash and trying mouth taping at night. If you're a man over 40 who wants to take your health seriously from the ground up, this episode gives you the philosophy and the practical tools to do exactly that.Rate & Review – If this episode helped you see your oral health in a completely new light, please take a minute to rate and review the Fit Father Project Podcast. Your review helps more men discover the show and get the tools they need to live stronger, healthier, and longer.Join the Fit Father Community – Want support from other men working to get stronger, leaner, and healthier after 40? Join the Fit Father Brotherhood and surround yourself with people who are committed to living with more strength, energy, and purpose.Key TakeawaysYour mouth is the front door to your entire body, not just a place for chewing and talkingThe American Heart Association (December 2025) linked gum disease to heart attacks, strokes, and atrial fibrillationBleeding gums are not normal — they are a direct sign of inflammation at the front door of your bodyYour oral microbiome produces nitric oxide from nitrate-rich foods via the enterosalivary pathwayArugula is one of the highest nitrate foods and the top daily choice for supporting nitric oxide naturallyAntiseptic mouthwash (like chlorhexidine) cuts oral nitrite production by 90% and raises blood pressure within a dayMouth breathing at night dries out your oral microbiome, reduces saliva, and sets you up for long-term tooth decayHumming raises nasal nitric oxide levels 15-fold versus quiet breathing, calms the nervous system, and stimulates the vagus nerveMastic gum stimulates saliva production, remineralizes teeth with calcium and phosphate, and supports a healthy oral and gastric microbiomeA thick tongue coating can signal an unhealthy oral microbiome, food sensitivities, or mouth breathing — check it each morning as a daily health readoutWant To Change Your Life? Check Out FF30X!FF30X is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy men over 40. With short metabolic workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, FF30X can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest. Click here to see everything you get when you join FF30X.Breakthrough In The Desert LIVE 2026!Come experience the energy of Breakthrough In The Desert, in person this August 7–9 in Phoenix. You'll enjoy transformational teaching, nourishing meals, and the kind of real community that leaves you feeling recharged, inspired, and deeply connected. Reserve your spot now and join us for an unforgettable weekend. We look forward to meeting you!*Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary individually; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice - simply very well-researched information on longevity training, muscle health, and healthy aging.

In Episode 201 of the FMP Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi shares a compelling case for why reconnecting with the natural world may be one of the most powerful and overlooked things you can do for your health.We are the most nature-disconnected generation in human history, with most of us spending 90% of our time indoors, and that separation has real consequences for our bodies, our moods, and our energy. Dr. A breaks down three foundational pillars of nature-based health: grounding, forest bathing, and sunshine.He explains the science behind each one, from how direct contact with the earth may improve blood flow and reduce inflammation, to how breathing in the aromatic compounds from trees can strengthen your immune system, to why morning sunlight is the single most important signal your body needs to regulate sleep, hormones, and mood.If you have been feeling tired, disconnected, or just off, this episode offers some of the simplest and most joyful practices you can begin today, no gym required.Rate & Review – If this episode resonated with you, please take 60 seconds to rate and review the Fit Mother Project Podcast. Your review helps more busy moms over 40 discover practical, science-backed health guidance that truly makes a difference.Join the Fit Mother Community – If you want support putting these nature-based habits into your daily routine, come join the Fit Mother community. You will find encouragement, accountability, and a group of women committed to building strong, vibrant lives together. Visit fitmotherproject.com to learn more.Fit Mother Project Key Takeaways:We are the most nature-disconnected generation in history, and it is affecting our physiologyGrounding means direct skin contact with the earth and may change how your blood flowsRed blood cells carry a negative charge (zeta potential) that keeps them from clumping and clottingA 2013 study found grounding for two hours raised zeta potential 2.7x, improving circulationThe earth's negative charge may also help neutralize free radicals that damage cellsBest grounding surfaces include wet grass, wet sand, and seawater — aim for 10 to 20 minutesForest bathing (Shinrin-yoku) significantly raises natural killer cells that fight cancer and virusesPhytoncides, the aromatic compounds released by trees and plants, are the immune-boosting active ingredientMorning sunlight within one to two hours of waking sets your brain's master clock and builds serotonin and melatoninMidday sun drives vitamin D synthesis, supporting immunity, mood, bone health, and hormone productionAre You Ready For Your Next Breakthrough?Come experience the energy of 'Breakthrough In The Desert', in person with the FMP team and 149 other members of the Fit Mother and Fit Father communities, this August 7–9 in Phoenix.You'll enjoy transformational teaching, nourishing meals, and the kind of real community that leaves you feeling recharged, inspired, and deeply connected. Reserve your spot now and join us for an unforgettable weekend. We look forward to meeting you!*Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary individually; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice. This is simply very well-researched information on longevity training, muscle health, and healthy aging.

Feeling rejected in the bedroom hurts. Whether you're the one initiating or the one saying no… it can quickly become one of the most painful dynamics in a relationship. The person reaching for connection may be wondering: "Do they even want me anymore?""What's wrong with me?""Am I not attractive enough?" Meanwhile, the person saying no may be thinking: "I'm exhausted.""I don't feel connected.""I'm feeling pressured.""I don't even know what I need right now."   In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples, we unpack what is often happening underneath sexual rejection and how couples can move from hurt, pressure, and misunderstanding… back toward emotional safety, intimacy, and connection.   What You'll Hear in This Episode: Why rejection in the bedroom is often about much more than sex itself Roberto shares how repeated rejection impacted his confidence, created bitterness, and eventually led him to stop initiating altogether Why many women feel pressured, unseen, emotionally exhausted, and disconnected before intimacy even begins Understanding different desire styles and how mismatched turn-ons can create misunderstandings between partners How women often need emotional safety to move from their heads back into their bodies Why touch with an agenda feels very different than touch offered simply for connection How communication, vulnerability, and curiosity become the bridge back to intimacy Why reconnection is possible at any stage of your relationship… whether you've been together 5 years or 50   Rejection doesn't automatically mean your relationship is broken. Often, it means there's something deeper asking to be understood. A need that hasn't been expressed. A fear that hasn't been named. A longing for connection that neither partner quite knows how to reach for. The opposite of rejection isn't obligation. It's a connection. And when couples learn how to slow down, communicate honestly, reduce shame, and truly understand each other's experiences…everything begins to shift.

Watch this episode on YouTube » You were trained for the hardest part of support raising... you just never knew it. Mary Valloni reveals the one skill you already use in ministry, applied to your supporters. Reserve your seat at Fully Funded LIVE: Two focused days, in person, to build your support-raising plan. Mary and Mike walk you through what to say, who to follow up with, how to invite partnership, and what to do when you get home. September 21-22, 2026 in Plano, TX. Register here: https://fullyfundedacademy.com/live Join our community: Fully Funded Academy. Get the 7-part Fully Funded curriculum, two live group coaching calls every month with Mary and Mike, support letter and email templates, bonus masterclasses on referrals and missionary fundraising events, and a private community of missionaries walking the same road. Enroll here or get on the waitlist: https://fullyfundedacademy.com Buy our book, "Fully Funded": Ebook: https://amzn.to/3PntpXR Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4tWgoCM Paperback: https://amzn.to/4tSdPRV Subscribe to our newsletter: https://fullyfundedacademy.com/newsletter Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fully-funded-academy Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com

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Are you a caregiver, an empath, the one who holds everything together for everyone else, and secretly feel guilty every single time you dare to put yourself first? What if that guilt isn't wisdom? What if it was installed in you by a tribe, a culture, and a belief system that had a very specific interest in keeping you running on empty? Michael tackles the teaching he has been circling for over two decades, one he first heard in 2003 and couldn't fully believe until he lived it: selfishness is the ultimate selfless act. Not the garish, take-what-you-want kind. The quiet, radical, oxygen-mask-first kind. The kind that says: I cannot give you what I don't have. I cannot light your path if I have extinguished my own flame. This isn't about becoming selfish. This is about discovering that choosing yourself first, out of love, out of kindness, out of compassion, is the single most generous thing you will ever do for the people you love most. Key Topics: Why "Love thy neighbor as thyself" has been read backwards by almost everyone, and why the whole teaching collapses without the part that comes first. The double whammy of self-neglect: why not putting yourself first doesn't just drain you, it actually lowers your vibration, clouds your thinking, and attracts the exact circumstances you were trying to prevent. Why the universe is watching: the law of resonance that says if you don't put yourself first, the universe takes that as its cue too, and what shifts the moment you change the signal you're sending. The entrainment trap: how years of putting others first actually trains the people around you to expect it, and why starting to come first will feel shocking to them at first, and why that's okay. Why dimming your light to help another never worked in the history of histories, and the simple energetic truth that when you extinguish your own flame, you have nothing left to offer the very person you're sacrificing it for. Michael's raw admission: the near-death experience that happened because the universe got tired of watching him slay everyone else's dragons, and what he learned from being cracked in two. A breathtaking mirror pool group meditation, gazing at your own reflection in a still pond, locking eyes with your soul, and remembering, maybe for the first time, that the odds of you existing at all are one in a trillion to the 33rd power. You are not ordinary. You never were. Me time is not the opposite of we time. It is the foundation of it. Every drop of energy you give to others comes from a well, and that well only refills one way: when you choose yourself first. Not last. Not eventually. First. Out of love. Out of kindness. Out of compassion for everyone and everything everywhere. The most revolutionary, world-changing, light-spreading decision you will make today is the simplest one: I choose me. Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!

We continue our Resort Wars series with a showdown between two EPCOT-area favorites: Disney's BoardWalk Inn and the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. Both resorts offer incredible access to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios, but they deliver completely different vacation experiences. BoardWalk Inn immerses guests in the charm and nostalgia of a turn-of-the-century Atlantic City boardwalk, complete with lively entertainment, unique dining, and one of the most iconic atmospheres at Walt Disney World. Meanwhile, Swan Reserve offers a more modern and luxurious approach, featuring some of the newest rooms on property, spacious family suites, and access to the extensive amenities, pools, and dining options of the Swan and Dolphin resorts. Throughout the episode, we compare the two resorts across seven categories, including theming and atmosphere, rooms and comfort, dining and drinks, transportation and location, recreation and amenities, value for money, and listener feedback. We discuss everything from the magic of strolling the BoardWalk at night and grabbing a drink at AbracadaBar to the benefits of staying in a sleek, contemporary room just steps from EPCOT. Will Disney's immersive storytelling and unmatched atmosphere help BoardWalk Inn secure the victory? Or will Swan Reserve's modern accommodations, impressive amenities, and strong value proposition prove too much to overcome? Whether you're planning your next Walt Disney World vacation or trying to decide where to stay for an upcoming trip, this episode will help you determine which of these popular Crescent Lake resorts is the better fit for your travel style.

Patient financing has become increasingly popular in medical aesthetics, especially during economic slowdowns and seasonal dips in demand. The problem is that many practices treat financing as a solution to slow sales when it should be treated as a financial tool.  In this episode, I talk about where financing fits into a healthy med spa growth strategy, when it makes sense to offer financing options, and how to avoid the margin erosion that often comes with poorly structured financing programs.  Financing Should Support Value—Not Replace It  One of the biggest misconceptions I see is the belief that financing creates demand. However, offering payment plans won't solve the underlying problem of a potential patient misunderstanding the value of or not seeing the value in a treatment.  Financing works best when the value proposition is already clear and the patient simply needs more flexibility around affordability. When teams lead with financing too early, they often skip the more important conversation around outcomes, results, and treatment benefits. Over time, that can weaken pricing power and train patients to focus on monthly payments instead of value.  The Right Way to Offer Financing in Your Med Spa  Financing can be a useful tool when it's applied selectively and supported by clear policies.  • Reserve financing options for high-ticket services with healthy margins • Set minimum spend thresholds before financing becomes available • Use financing for treatments like body contouring, laser packages, hair restoration, skin tightening, and surgery financing • Avoid financing low-ticket services or already discounted treatments • Understand financing fees and how they impact practice margins • Train staff to sell value first and financing second • Monitor financing usage as part of regular executive financial reviews  The goal is to use financing to accelerate a demand that already exists—not to compensate for weak sales strategy or pricing issues.  Protecting Margins While Improving Affordability  Every financing option comes with a cost. Depending on the provider, financing fees can significantly reduce profitability, especially on treatments with tighter margins.  Before implementing a financing policy, understand exactly how those fees affect cash flow, treatment profitability, and overall financial performance. If financing is reducing margins more than it's increasing revenue, it's working against the business.  As Your Practice Grows, Financing Offers Require Clear Boundaries  The most successful practices use financing selectively. They understand which services can support financing costs, train their teams consistently, and monitor financing usage as part of regular financial reviews.   When financing is aligned with profitability goals, it can improve affordability and support growth. When it becomes the default answer to every price objection, it often creates more financial and operational challenges than it solves.  Follow Shannon & Keep What You Earn:   Shannon Weinstein is the founder of a fractional CFO firm specializing in helping 7-figure aesthetics and wellness practices scale with clarity, cash flow, and confidence.  Shannon is committed to helping med spa owners understand, fix, and maximize their business's enterprise value, offering actionable advice and resources, including a popular free video series specifically for aesthetics practice owners.   Fractional CFO Services and Executive Financial Review: https://www.keepwhatyouearn.com/  Connect with Shannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonweinstein  Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepWhatYouEarn  Listen on your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1580071347  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/  The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not individualized financial advice. Aesthetics practice owners should consult a qualified professional before implementing financial strategies discussed here. 

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What happens after the doctor leaves the room?For millions of families navigating severe mental illness, chronic disease, disability, and complex medical conditions, the hardest part isn't always the diagnosis—it's everything that comes after.In this powerful conversation, Kellan sits down with Michael Mackniak and Victoria Cuore, two advocates who have dedicated their lives to helping families survive systems that often feel impossible to navigate. Together they explore the hidden grief caregivers carry, the overwhelming bureaucracy families face, and why so many people feel abandoned during their most vulnerable moments.Michael shares decades of experience helping families advocate for loved ones living with severe mental illness, while Victoria reveals her extraordinary journey from surviving domestic violence and over 120 surgeries to becoming a nationally recognized advocate and podcast host.This episode is a call to action for caregivers, survivors, patients, and anyone who has ever felt alone while fighting for someone they love.Key Takeaways:The hidden grief of chronic illness and severe mental illnessRebuilding a family after life-changing diagnosesCaregiver burnout and emotional exhaustionThe failures of modern healthcare bureaucracyMental health advocacy and family empowermentWhy families need better resources and support systemsThe importance of self-advocacy in healthcareVictoria's survival story and advocacy missionCreating community for caregivers and patientsReducing stigma around mental illnessProactive vs. reactive healthcare systemsThe vision behind the CARE CoalitionHow personal pain can become a mission of serviceBuilding movements that create systemic change

Too many preps and not enough time? Let's make your planning period actually work for you.Reserve your spot in the Unit Planning Lab here: https://khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/unit/?ref=podcastPlanning for the next school year? If your day is organized by class period, your planning calendar should be too. Grab my Editable Class Period Calendar here: https://khristenmassic.com/secondarycalendarpodGet the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/resetShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachWhen it comes to summer planning for teachers who are teaching something new, let's get real—most advice out there misses the mark for the teachers about to walk into totally unfamiliar prep. Host Khristen Massic isn't here for the same old song and dance about “refining a unit” when you don't even have units yet. This episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast drills into what seasoned and new teachers alike often miss: when you sign up for a new class—voluntarily or not—your summer planning shouldn't be all about becoming a content expert overnight.There's so much pressure to spend your break cramming, reading, and binge-watching every tutorial, all to close the massive knowledge gap you think you have. The secondary classroom isn't forgiving of the “fake it till you make it” game either, especially when, like Massic, you're suddenly running a video production class with only a brief memory from a long-ago college course. Khristen Massic's first experience teaching video announcements was pure trial by fire: she'd barely dabbled in video but found herself responsible for a weekly broadcast that went out to students, teachers, and administrators. No hiding behind a closed classroom door—everyone was seeing her work, every single Friday.The mistake? Thinking content knowledge is your number one asset. That's the instinct, but it's dead wrong. Massic lays it out—teachers already have their most valuable asset, and they use it every single day: the ability to build structure. That core teacher skill is what carries you when you're writing curriculum on the fly for an emerging technology course, a new elective, or any time you're teaching outside your comfort zone.Instead of panicking about unfamiliar content, teachers in the secondary classroom should put their energy into building the container first. Map out what a typical week looks like, what your routines will be, the predictable flows that give students (and you) something to latch onto. For Massic, that meant a strict seven-minute weekly show format: clear segments, breaks, and timing anchored by the bell schedule. Maybe your new course has a project cycle, or it's rooted in recurring classroom routines—start there, and let the content grow inside that container.Multi-prep teachers know all too well how easy it is to get sucked into the comparison trap—measuring your rough draft against the teacher before you. Host Khristen Massic hits this hard: the teacher you think had it all together also had a first year, with messy starts and broken routines. The only trap is trying to build what worked for someone else instead of what makes sense for the way you teach. Structure first, content second, and—no matter what—comparison never.The biggest teacher tip here? Identify what routines or project formats you already use that could transfer to your new prep. Don't think you're starting from scratch. You bring years of classroom management, learning sequence design, and secondary classroom experience—those are portable and powerful. Spend 10 minutes sketching what a week in the new class could feel like before losing 40 hours to deep-dive research. The work life balance and sanity you save will pay off all year.Massic doesn't sugarcoat it: you don't need to be the 24/7 expert before that first bell in August. Model real-world problem solving by learning alongside your students. Some of the most powerful moments come when you're honest enough to say, “I'm not sure—let's figure it out together.” What you really need, especially when managing multiple preps, is to be the most structured person in the room. That's what your students will remember.For every secondary teacher staring down a new course—eager, terrified, or both—this is your permission slip to let content expertise take a back seat. Build the repeatable framework, set your constraints, and let everything else fall in around it. Your experienced teacher instincts already know how to create classroom routines and structure; trust them. This is how you make new content manageable, authentic, and less overwhelming.So don't lose your summer falling into the rabbit hole of tutorials. Build the week. Build your class period flow. Give your students (and yourself) something sturdy to hold onto while you tackle whatever content the new year throws at you.Teach, adapt, repeat. Leave the comparison at the door. Now get out there—secondary classrooms won't know what hit them.

Spencer sits down with Jen from Wives of the Armed Forces to talk about the real side of deployment no one prepares you for: how to build your support system, spend money without guilt, avoid resentment, and actually come out the other side stronger as a couple and a family. Topics Covered The Two Deployment Mindsets — Grind mode vs. survival mode, and how to figure out which one fits your season Giving Yourself 24 Hours — Why you need to sit in the hard feelings before jumping into action mode Buying Back Your Time — House cleaners, grocery delivery, nannies, and why paid help is sometimes the smartest financial decision you can make Combat Zone Tax Exclusion — How a deployment can increase take-home pay and where that extra money should go Per Diem Conversations — How to have the "how much of this is yours vs. ours" talk before resentment builds up The Slam Clicker Problem — Balancing crew culture and going out with budgeting as a team Leaning on Neighbors — Why asking for help actually builds stronger relationships, and how to get comfortable saying yes Reserve vs. Active Duty Deployment Differences — How the experience differs and how to tap into the broader civilian community for support On-Base Resources — MWR childcare hours for deployed families, on-base playgrounds, and the new children's museum at JBLM Give Parents a Break (GPAB) — $40/month per child in childcare support for families with a deployed service member SGLI and VRED — Making sure life insurance is maxed ($500K) and all documents are copied before departure TRICARE Changes on Activation — How Reserve TRICARE costs drop when a service member activates MLA Database & Credit Card Fee Waivers — Step-by-step: how to check eligibility and apply for annual fee waivers on Amex, Chase, Citi, US Bank, and Bank of America cards SCRA Benefits — How to get annual fees waived on cards opened before active duty, including the Capital One Venture X timing trick The Monthly Money Meeting — Ramit Sethi's approach to keeping finances connected across the distance Lifestyle Inflation — Why income level doesn't determine financial health, and the trap of spending expanding to match earnings Freezer Meal Strategy — How Jen prepped 32 meals for under $2.50 each to avoid convenience food spending during solo parenting Military Spouses as CFO — Reframing the home front role as a financial contribution, not just a sacrifice Resources & Tools Mentioned wivesofthearmedforces.com — Community, blog, and Instagram for military spouses; free deployment checklist available (search "Wives of the Armed Forces deployment checklist") Military OneSource — Benefits, counseling, and support resources for military families care.com — Vetted nanny and caregiver search; free or discounted for military families Walmart Plus — Grocery delivery; Amex Platinum travel credit can cover the membership Rocket Money — Budgeting and spending tracker (Jen's go-to for daily financial check-ins) MLA Database (DMDC) — Search "MLA database single record search" to check eligibility for credit card annual fee waivers militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 — Free Ultimate Military Credit Cards course covering MLA and SCRA fee waivers shop.militarymoneymanual.com — The Military Money Manual book (use code PODCAST for a discount) Books Mentioned Money for Couples by Ramit Sethi — How to have productive money conversations as a team; includes the monthly money meeting framework The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman — Relationship exercises that work great done remotely during deployment Find Jen and the Wives of the Armed Forces community on Instagram and Facebook. Download their free deployment checklist at their website.    Spencer and Jamie offer one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions. Get your personal military money and personal finance questions answered in a confidential coaching call. militarymoneymanual.com/mentor Over 22,000 military servicemembers and military spouses have graduated from the 100% free, Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course available at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual. Spencer and Jamie offer one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions. Get your personal military money and personal finance questions answered in a confidential coaching call. militarymoneymanual.com/mentor Over 22,000 military servicemembers and military spouses have graduated from the 100% free, Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course available at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual.

This week on Chill Filtered, it's a celebration! The boys are marking Bryan's birthday the only way they know how—by cracking into his absolute favorite Scotch: Bruichladdich 21-Year Single Malt. Before they get a taste of that legendary Islay malt, they catch up on a little bit of everything. They check out Bryan's new podcast backdrop, break down Cole's tragic, failed attempt at scoring that Pappy 23 (pour one out for the hunt), and somehow get into a conversation about Russian dances at weddings. Plus, Bryan gets to open his birthday gift from Cole before they dive into the history of Bruichladdich's famous 2001 revival, explaining exactly why a 21-year age statement is such a massive milestone for the distillery's modern era. On Whiskey World News, Bryan highlights a massive new drop for Wild Turkey fans: a special Russell's Reserve 13-Year release that honors master distiller Eddie Russell. And for “What Whiskey Would You Choose?”, the boys keep the birthday boy's Scotch theme going with a fundamental dividing line: Is your all-time favorite Scotch smoky or not smoky? A milestone bottle for a birthday episode, a few laughs, and a classic Islay debate—pour something special and celebrate with us!

Are you an empath, a sensitive soul, or the one in the family who feels everything, and right now you are absolutely, utterly running on empty? What if the most irreverent, direct, and genuinely transformative ascended master on the planet has a message for you today that is either going to set you completely free or seriously tick you off? Probably both. Michael welcomes back Geoffrey Hoppe, channel for the legendary Adamus Saint Germain, Ascended Master, founding energy of the Crimson Circle, and the being who has spent 25 years delivering some of the most blunt, funny, and cosmically precise transmissions on the planet. What begins as a raw conversation about why the world's most sensitive people are falling apart faster than everyone else becomes a full live channeling from Adamus himself, and he arrives in rare form today. No softening. No hedging. No vague answers. Just the most direct, loving, and occasionally infuriating cosmic tough-love you've ever received from someone who has watched humanity loop the same patterns lifetime after lifetime and has officially had enough of it. This isn't about pushing through the hard times. This is about getting the bleep out of your own way, and finally letting the extraordinary being you already are come all the way through. Key Topics: Why the world's most sensitive, conscious, and awakened people are the ones struggling the most right now, and why that's not a sign that something's wrong, but that something massive is coming online. The eucatastrophe revealed: J.R.R. Tolkien's term for the unexpected, joyful, impossible turn at the very last moment, and why Adamus says it's not coming in the future. It's happening right now, inside you. The oxygen mask law for empaths: why continuing to pour yourself out for everyone else while running on empty isn't noble, isn't compassionate, and is actually, according to Adamus, screwing the world up. Suffering is optional: the boldest, most controversial thing Adamus has ever said on this show, and why he not only stands by it but doubles down. Why your fried nervous system is actually great news, and how the very fact that it's blown out is making room for the free energy body, the new sentience, to finally come all the way in. The light body upgrade explained: why your body aches, your memory is fuzzy, your emotions swing wildly from oversensitive to completely numb, and why this uncomfortable in-between is not breakdown but metamorphosis. New sentience: the completely unprecedented way of perceiving reality that is arriving on the planet right now, one that has nothing to do with emotions, mind, or anything written about before, and everything to do with getting out of your own way. The caterpillar, the butterfly, and the eagle: what to do for the people you love who aren't transforming at your pace, and why trying to pull them into the chrysalis with you is the single least compassionate thing you could do. The Split Earth decoded: what it actually means that a New Earth is already sitting right on top of the old one, and what shifts when you stop stealing energy from others and realize everything you need is already inside you. Why guilt is a luxury you can no longer afford, how you were hypnotized into it, how it functions like glue holding your old stories in place, and the one choice that dissolves it without ceremony, without ritual, without even trying to figure it out. The eucatastrophe isn't a point on the horizon. It's not waiting for the world to sort itself out. It is a reality unfolding right now inside every single person who is ready to stop looping, stop waiting for an angel to swoop in and save them, and finally, finally, take that deep breath, make the move they've been procrastinating on for years, and discover that the other side was right under their feet all along. The answers aren't in the Bible, the Quran, Lemuria, Atlantis, or any star system out there. They're right here. They always were. And they're so simple you've been overlooking them your entire life. Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!

Spinosaurus mirabilis has a head unlike any other spinosaur with possibly the tallest head crest of any non-avian dinosaur. Plus, Jeff Bond joins from Ogden's George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park to discuss what it's like running a museum with animatronics, fossils, a prep lab, sculptures, and (in the near future) puppets!For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Bonatitan, links from Jeff Bond, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Bonatitan-Episode-567/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Bonatitan, a small titanosaur sauropod with two well preserved braincases.Interview with Jeff Bond, curator and head paleontologist at Ogden's George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park in UtahIn dinosaur news this week:There's a new species of Spinosaurus, Spinosaurus mirabilis, with a very impressive crest on its head We're releasing collectible cards to commemorate the biggest new Dinosaurs of 2025! Reserve your spot now at iknowdino.com/cards and get a sticker of our vintage logo and an audio guide of all 6 of the dinosaurs featured in our Dinosaur Rookie Class of 2025! www.iknowdino.com/cardsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've been asking our kids the wrong question since kindergarten. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" confuses identity with performance, and Josh argues we've been setting them up for anxiety and false selves ever since.This episode reframes the whole parenting mission around the theme of Jesus's central message: the Kingdom of God. When kids understand their personal role in building for the kingdom of God, their identity stops depending on what they do, what they have, or what anyone thinks of them. It's a parenting paradigm shift that gives our kids a purpose bigger than anything the world has to offer.We also announce the launch of a brand new parenting platform for raising emotionally healthy and spiritually mature kids called Raising Future Legends.*Once again, thank you to Bernhardt Watches for sponsoring this episode. Click here and be sure to use the code FAMOUS at checkout for free shipping!https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction1:03 Life updates 4:03 Identity and purpose for our kids 7:40 What did Jesus mean by the kingdom of God? 13:28 Who our children become and what it means for building for the kingdom of God 17:50 An exciting announcement about Raising Future Legends 24:07 An invitation into a new way of living and parentingShow Notes:Sign up for Raising Future Legends!www.raisingfuturelegends.com Reserve your seat for Tender & Fierce Fall Cohort beginning August 17, 2026: https://www.famousathome.com/offers/V75F6bY2 Men, sign up for the Living Legacy Cohort:https://www.famousathome.com/menscoaching Looking for a marriage intensive with Famous at Home? Apply now.  https://www.famousathome.com/coaching Follow Josh on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joshua.straub Follow Christi on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christistraub Sign up for our email list and Famous at Home Starter Bundle: https://www.famousathome.com/newsletter Download NONAH's single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhomeThanks to our sponsor: Bernhardt Watches! Use the code FAMOUS at checkout for free shipping! https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/

Kevin Smith and Marc Bernardin return to the Virtual Scum & Villainy Cantina to break down the latest geek culture news and reviews! This week, Kev and Marc dive into the new Masters of the Universe movie and discuss whether He-Man's long-awaited return to live action finally gets it right. They also venture into the mysterious world of Widow's Bay and share their thoughts on one of the most talked-about new genre releases. In the news, the guys discuss the latest plans for a brand-new Escape From New York adaptation, what it means for the legacy of Kurt Russell's Snake Plissken, and pay tribute to a beloved architect of the Star Wars universe whose impact on the galaxy far, far away will be felt for generations. Plus audience Q&A, tangents, laughs, and all the geeky goodness you've come to expect from Fat Man Beyond. Plus, one of the last LIVE Fat Man Beyond's from Scum & Villainy on June 23rd! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fatman-beyond-live-kevin-smith-and-marc-bernardin-62326-tickets-1991387049271?aff=oddtdtcreator Topics include: - Masters of the Universe review - He-Man on the big screen - Widow's Bay discussion - Escape From New York reboot news - Star Wars tribute - Pop culture headlines - Audience Q&A Subscribe and join us live every week! ►► Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/fatman! #squarepod ►► The perfect gift for the geek who has everything - Reserve an Investment in the new Scum and Villainy Rendezvous* ►► https://wefunder.com/scum.and.villainy.cantina