Podcast appearances and mentions of Santa Cruz

Cat & Cloud Podcast  Cat & Cloud Coffee www.catandcloud.com/ Finding Joy in Every Season of Work: Part II – Ep #441 Summary In part two of this conversation on finding joy in every season of work, the team (Chris, Jared and Casey) digs deeper into the shift from barista life into leadership, ownership, and building something that lasts. Chris and Jared reflect on how early work experiences, both inspiring and dysfunctional, shaped the kinds of leaders they wanted to become and reinforced the importance of community, fun, and genuine human connection in coffee. The episode explores how easy it is for owners and leaders to lose sight of the original passion that got them started, especially under the pressure of business realities, but argues that joy can still be created intentionally through trust, teamwork, better systems, gratitude, and a commitment to improving the experience for both staff, guests and for yourself. Ultimately, it's a conversation about staying connected to purpose, remembering where you came from, having gratitude, and building workplaces where success and joy are not enemies. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back: Finding Joy in Every Season (Part 2) 4:00 The Transition from Barista to Leadership 11:00 Early Lessons from Tough Work Environments 20:00 Creating Culture Through Energy and Hospitality 30:00 When Business Pressure Steals the Joy 36:30 In a Tough Season of Business Ownership, Where to Next? 41:00 Where Did You Come From? Where Did You Go? 46:45 What Still Fires Us Up Today Cat & Cloud: Instagram www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Webstore www.catandcloud.com/ Roasters Choice Subscription www.catandcloud.com/collections/subscriptions Wholesale Partners! Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/wholesale Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first. Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them.  The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.  Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby Produced by Casey Ryan March 2026

The cost of nitrogen fertilizer has been going up due to the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, Monterey County honors victims of COVID-19, a new book meticulously explores a 2019 Santa Cruz murder.

Bestselling author Lidia Yuknavitch discusses her new memoir Reading the Waves, which explores memory and how a shift in position can reshape our complicated stories; award-winning humorist and writer Felipe Torres Medina (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert) takes us on an adventure through the quagmire of the US immigration system with his book America, Let Me In: A Choose Your Immigration Story; and indie rock group Pedro the Lion performs "Spend Time" from their latest album Santa Cruz.

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 3-12-2026: Dr. Dawn discusses Michael Pollan's critique of MAHA dietary recommendations, agreeing that ultra-processed foods should be avoided but noting the lack of science supporting high saturated fat intake. She acknowledges extra virgin coconut oil as an exception that doesn't raise LDL, and pushes back on the social Darwinism embedded in anti-vaccine, anti-welfare MAHA thinking. Dr. Dawn expresses serious concern about Surgeon General nominee Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician who dropped out of residency to become a wellness influencer. She objects to Means hawking supplements and glucose monitors for personal profit—conduct she considers unethical for a physician giving medical advice. An emailer from Switzerland shares success managing histamine intolerance by avoiding aged meats, shellfish, fermented foods, and cross-reactive pollens during hay fever season. The game-changer was taking DAO (diamine oxidase) supplements before meals to break down histamine in the gut. Researchers found that blood from pediatricians who worked in children's hospitals for over a decade contains powerful antibodies against RSV—up to 25% more effective than existing treatments—built up through years of constant exposure. Dr. Dawn critiques a study finding 2.5 times more microplastics in prostate tumor tissue than surrounding healthy tissue, noting that fast-growing cancers develop extra blood vessels and would naturally incorporate more circulating plastics. She attributes the 6% rise in late-stage prostate cancer to discontinued PSA screening rather than microplastics. An emailer asks what to do about microplastics already in our bodies. Dr. Dawn says there's no way to remove them, and advises avoiding microwaving in plastic, limiting breaded processed foods, and rinsing well after brushing teeth with plastic bristles. AI analysis of mammograms can now detect breast artery calcification as a marker for cardiovascular disease risk, with severe calcification indicating 3.3 times greater risk of heart attack, stroke, or death. This could identify high-risk women years before cardiac events. Dr. Dawn questions a non-peer-reviewed study presented at an orthopedic meeting found five years of GLP-1 drug use associated with 30% higher osteoporosis risk, 150% higher osteomalacia risk, and increased tendon ruptures—likely from reduced food intake and vitamin D consumption. Twin studies now estimate genetics account for 55% of lifespan variation when separating internal biological causes from external factors. Separately, fathers who showed warmth and responsiveness to 10-month-old babies had children with lower inflammation and better blood sugar regulation at age 7—an effect not seen with mothers' parenting. Grandparents actively involved in childcare showed slower cognitive decline than non-caregiving grandparents. Dancing emerged as the standout physical activity for dementia prevention—combining aerobic exercise, social interaction, music, and motor coordination—with three hours weekly showing observable benefits.

Recém-chegado ao Santa Cruz, o executivo de futebol Alex Brasil foi entrevistado pelos jornalistas João de Andrade Neto e Lucas Holanda e falou sobre o planejamento do clube para a disputa da Série C, Entre os temas abordados, contratações e saídas de jogadores, relação com a SAF e o Arruda, com a pretensão do Tricolor de disputar o Campeonato Brasileiro no seu estádio.

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~Today's first guest is Joshua from Ontario, Canada, sharing some paranormal experiences from when he worked in a video store DVDs would fall off the shelves TV's would turn off and on and switch channels, and a scary encounter with a 7ft tall apparition. Do ghosts watch movies, it would appear so. Then we leave Canada for New Mexico in the US to have Poncho join us and share his paranormal experiences that started as a kid, when it would seem that he was watched over and protected by a spirit he named Caspar, and a strange encounter while night fishing on Santa Cruz Lake.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-223-video-store-night-fishing/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

On this episode we are tackling the cultural and political shift back to meat, saturated fat, high-protein diets and the connection to hyper-masculinity. The US is seeing a resurgence of meat-eating as a symbol of masculinity, masculinism, meat connected to identity politics and the “culture wars”. Our guest, Jan Liband, will explore the social factors driving this backlash and explore how social media, economic uncertainly, and fear are motivating this trend. Jan and Hope talk about how toxic masculinity, a toxic subsidized meat economy, and a response to progressive advancements are components propelling the meat-heavy movement. They also talk about the pervasive myths around meat, protein, and muscle building, and how these affect men in particular. There are strong phycological factors at play that are embedded in our culture and are resurfacing in our current political climate. Jan Liband is a fact-based environmentalist, public speaker, and former Silicon Valley veteran who has been vegan since the 1980s. He has an academic background in psychology plus decades in marketing and has studied our shifting attitudes towards food and the growing environmental and health impacts of our global food system for decades. Jan volunteers for several vegan and environmental organizations and serves as Chief Researcher and Speaker for Plant-Based Advocates, a Bay Area based non-profit and is a board member of Compassionate Living. In addition to advocacy, Jan is an accomplished athlete, martial artist, and professional musician who holds a degree in Psychology from U.C. Santa Cruz.Resources: FILM: The Game ChangersBOOK: The Sexual Politics of MeatAtlantic Article: America is Done Pretending About Meat: Plant Based Eating Has Lost Its AppealSupport this podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate LivingSocial Media:FacebookInstagramYouTube   

A casa onde morava foi a segunda da Barra da Tijuca. Cresceu entre a praia e a lagoa. Aprendeu a nadar cedo, foi um dos primeiros a surfar no Quebra-Mar e bateu muita bola na areia. Levou o surfe a sério e viveu no Havaí por um ano, onde disputou competições e realizou um curso de guarda-vidas. Também praticou judô, karatê e jiu-jitsu. Em um teste para ingressar na natação do Fluminense, se envolveu em uma discussão que despertou no treinador da equipe de polo aquático o interesse por ele. Durante mais de dez anos foi jogador, representando também o Flamengo. Chegou a ministrar treinos e viveu intensamente o ambiente competitivo das piscinas. Ingressou inicialmente na Engenharia, mas acabou se formando em Educação Física, conciliando estudos, treinos e trabalho. Em 1982, iniciou no triathlon, junto com as primeiras competições da modalidade no Brasil. Seu excelente condicionamento físico fez com que se destacasse rapidamente em um cenário que já se mostrava bastante competitivo. Ainda no primeiro ano, participou do Ironman do Havaí ao lado de Beto Dolabella e Ronaldo Borges, cruzando a linha de chegada como o melhor atleta sul-americano, com o tempo de 12h00'50". Sua trajetória evoluiu em paralelo ao crescimento do esporte no país, com pódios em diversas provas. Além de competir no Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo e Brasília, correu na Argentina, Suíça e até no Suriname. Retornou ao Havaí outras três vezes até 1987 e mostrou, em uma época ainda resistente a essa ideia, que atletas acima dos 30 anos podiam alcançar um alto rendimento. Acostumado a treinar sozinho, competiu também no ciclismo de estrada e em provas de mountain bike. O destaque nas competições o levou a ser eleito interventor e, posteriormente, presidente da Federação de Triathlon do Rio de Janeiro. Fundou uma empresa organizadora de eventos esportivos que, além do triathlon, promoveu provas de mountain bike. Paralelamente ao esporte, construiu sua carreira profissional primeiro como guarda-vidas e depois como policial civil. Participou da criação do centro de instrução do grupamento marítimo no Rio de Janeiro e contribuiu para a formação de gerações de profissionais. Mesmo aposentado, nunca se afastou do esporte, que define como seu vício. Conosco aqui, o policial aposentado que é um personagem central da história do triathlon nacional, pioneiro do Ironman, primeiro Campeão Brasileiro de triathlon, vice-campeão do Triathlon de Zurique em 1984, bicampeão do Triathlon do Atlântico em Mar del Plata, o carioca Marco Antônio Ripper Nogueira. Inspire-se! Um oferecimento @2peaksbikes A 2 Peaks Bikes é a importadora e distribuidora oficial no Brasil da Factor Bikes, Santa Cruz Bikes e de diversas outras marcas e conta com três lojas: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo e Los Angeles. Lá, ninguém vende o que não conhece: todo produto é testado por quem realmente pedala.  A 2 Peaks Bikes foi pensada e criada para resolver os desafios de quem leva o pedal a sério — seja no asfalto, na terra ou na trilha. Mas também acolhe o ciclista urbano, o iniciante e até a criança que está começando a brincar de pedalar. Para a 2 Peaks, todo ciclista é bem-vindo.  Conheça a 2 Peaks Bikes, distribuidora oficial da Factor, da Santa Cruz e da Yeti no Brasil. @2peaksbikesla SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina no Youtube ou através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se.  

In this edition of EMS One-Stop, Rob Lawrence is joined by Bob Davies and Hilary Gates to explore the mission behind Six Minutes to Live, a growing movement focused on improving survival from sudden cardiac arrest. | MORE: ‘Six Minutes to Live': Mini-documentary spotlights cardiac arrest care crisis The conversation begins with the stark reality that every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces survival by 10%, and then widens into a larger discussion about injustice, geography and system performance. Bob reflects on his landmark USA Today investigation into EMS disparities across the country, while Hilary explains why this issue remains deeply personal and why communities, not just medical systems, must be part of the solution. The episode then turns from problem to action. Hilary and Bob describe how Six Minutes to Live is using storytelling, advocacy, community partnerships and public training to drive change, especially through bystander CPR education, school-based training and public access defibrillation. From Santa Cruz to the Resuscitation Academy in Seattle, the emphasis is on making the simple feel possible: hands-only CPR, early defibrillation and empowering ordinary people to act. The result is more than a nonprofit or a campaign. As Rob notes, this is a movement. Memorable quotes “For every minute that a person's heart has stopped, their chance of survival decreases by 10%.” — Hilary Gates “Life and death is defined by geography.” — Bob Davies “There are vulnerable, voiceless people living on the margins who need a voice.” — Hilary Gates “The main way that people save more lives is they care.” — Bob Davies “Every podcast that Hillary and I are involved with is actually sponsored by R&D. Rip off and duplicate, show up, take our stuff, go and save lives with it.” — Rob Lawrence Additional resources Six Minutes to Live Six Minutes to Live mini documentary Episode timeline 01:34-02:14 – Rob Lawrence introduces the episode and welcomes Hilary Gates and Bob Davies. 02:21-03:21 – Hilary Gates shares her background as an educator turned paramedic and cofounder of Six Minutes to Live. 03:48-08:14 – Bob Davies recounts his experience as a paramedic and journalist, including his USA Today investigation into EMS performance disparities. 08:24-10:50 – Rob asks what has changed in 20 years; Bob discusses the enduring formula, new technology and the energy of younger clinicians. 11:08-13:02 – Hilary explains why Six Minutes to Live was founded and frames cardiac arrest survival as an issue of injustice and community responsibility. 13:13-17:08 – Rob asks what Six Minutes to Live is and how it fits among other advocacy organizations; Bob and Hilary describe its role as a connector and storyteller. 18:04-18:39 – Rob resets the conversation and asks what the organization is doing now. 18:50-20:47 – Hilary describes the Santa Cruz partnership, community CPR training and support from donors and local agencies. 21:12-23:47 – Bob highlights their upcoming workshop at the Resuscitation Academy in Seattle and the power of systems that care enough to measure and improve. 24:00-25:20 – Rob offers a transatlantic explainer connecting Eisenberg, Utstein and UK ambulance response standards. 25:24-28:41 – Hilary discusses community myths about CPR and AEDs, and the need to simplify action for laypeople. 28:48-31:02 – Bob outlines what is next: documentaries, deep listening, connecting voices and helping movements grow organically. 31:17-33:01 – Rob and Hilary talk about creating local champions, liability concerns and getting communities to act. 33:13-34:47 – Rob asks the closing question; Hilary urges EMS clinicians to become local champions for simple lifesaving actions. 35:22-37:20 – Bob closes with a call for EMS professionals to confront the “little secrets” they know and act on them. Email editor@ems1.com to share feedback. 

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~Today's first guest is Joshua from Ontario, Canada, sharing some paranormal experiences from when he worked in a video store DVDs would fall off the shelves TV's would turn off and on and switch channels, and a scary encounter with a 7ft tall apparition. Do ghosts watch movies, it would appear so. Then we leave Canada for New Mexico in the US to have Poncho join us and share his paranormal experiences that started as a kid, when it would seem that he was watched over and protected by a spirit he named Caspar, and a strange encounter while night fishing on Santa Cruz Lake.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-223-video-store-night-fishing/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

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Nicole Peltier has been teaching her eclectic, musically motivated, creative yoga classes for over 25 years to all ages and levels. Nicole draws a lively following of teens and young people who are inspired by her young, fresh attitude and easy to follow instruction. Being "mature" also makes Nicole an ideal teacher who inspires older students to let down their hair and rock without reservation.  Tulsa's first yoga studio was opened and operated for over 20 years by Nicole and her partner. She is considered, by many,  the OG of Yoga in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She is wildly passionate, energetic and inspirational. She is a true motivator. She is known as a powerful leader within the yoga community. She offers exceptional yoga retreats. Raven Yoga Retreats encompass sacred spiritual practices, mindful living techniques, healing modalities, holistic health and yoga for beginners as well as seasoned practitioner in a tranquil environment. Her powerful delivery in yoga classes is called "an experience" by her students.  She focuses on the energy yoga arouses when combined with music which is part of how she connects the students to joy, movement and childlike freedom.  Also, since Nicole's discovery into her own recovery, she has developed her own 'Raven Yoga for Freedom', (Trademarked in 2016) which addresses the issue of addiction, fear and emotional blocks. Nicole also leads a non-denominational Sunday Yoga Service with gospel and worship that she calls "All Rise Yoga Service". Nicole studied at Mount Madonna Center in Santa Cruz in 2000, and has studied extensively to hone her craft.  She spent 2022 studying Shamanism with a local shaman and incorporates shamanic practices into her classes.  Nicole is a festival favorite presenting at Internationally renowned yoga festivals. Yoga on the Mountain (4 yrs), Fayetteville Yoga Fest (4 yrs), Telluride Yoga Fest (3 yrs), Yoga Farm Fest Shreveport (3 yrs), Wild West Yoga Fest (2 yrs.), Drishti Beats (2023), Little Rock Yoga Fest (2023), Serenity Fest - Durango (2022, 2023), OKC Yoga Fest (2018), I AM Yoga Fest (4 yrs), Big Om Yoga Fest (2 yrs). Nicole shines at yoga retreats being a top presenter at Big Om Retreat (13 seasons), Dazen Collective (8 retreats) & Connect & Evolve (4 retreats). She has several modules she offers for yoga teacher training. She teaches Cueing, Voice Control and Flow Tactics to budding new yoga instructors. She continues to travel all over the world hosting yoga classes, retreats and ceremonial offerings. 

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Ouça as principais notícias da Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz transmitidas ao vivo pela Rádio UESC na quarta-feira, 11 de março de 2026. Ouça a nossa programação ao vivo no app oficial Rádio UESC para Android ou no app Radiosnet para IOS. Acompanhe todas as novidades em nosso Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@radiouesc

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Cat & Cloud Podcast  Cat & Cloud Coffee www.catandcloud.com/ Finding Joy in Every Season of Work: Part I – Ep #440 Summary In this episode, Chris and Jared (plus Casey) reflect on the early days that pulled us into specialty coffee and how those experiences shaped the work we're still doing today. From skateboarding friendships and barista competitions to building cafés and leading teams, we talk about how the things that bring joy evolve over time. As careers grow and responsibilities expand, the work changes—and sometimes the parts you loved most become harder to hold onto. We explore the idea that every season of life and business brings different sources of meaning, and that part of the real work is finding the through lines that keep the joy alive. This conversation looks back at where it all started while asking an ongoing question: how do you stay connected to the things that made you love the work in the first place? Chapters 00:00 – Missing the Old Days: Skate Culture, Community, and the Idea of “a Place”
 05:00 – What Attracted you to Coffee and the Industry?
 10:30 – Origin and Drive Around Being a Competitive Barista
 15:00 – Competition, Connection, and Energy
 20:00 – Competitions as a Frontier of New Ideas, and Judging 27:10 -- Barista Origins and Attitudes in the Business DNA Today
 31:00 – Competition and Competition Evolution 38:00 – Transitioning to Career Focus 40:45 – Moving Forward and End of Part 1 Cat & Cloud: Instagram www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Webstore www.catandcloud.com/ Roasters Choice Subscription www.catandcloud.com/collections/subscriptions Wholesale Partners! Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/wholesale Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first. Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them.  The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.  Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby Produced by Casey Ryan March 2026

To the neighbors in his exclusive New Jersey enclave, Dr. Jonathan Nyce was a "gentle giant" — a brilliant molecular biologist on the verge of a billion-dollar medical breakthrough. But behind the 21-room mansion and the 6,000 tulips in the drive, the "perfect" marriage he shared with his wife, Michelle, was a facade built on secrets, financial ruin, and a suffocating need for control.When Michelle's body was discovered in her Land Cruiser at the bottom of a frozen ravine on a cold January morning, it looked like a tragic accident. However, investigators soon found that the math didn't add up.Today's snack: Mackenzies Chocolates from Santa Cruz (thanks Molly!) Listen to part 2 on Patreon nowJoin our March Madness bracketsSources:"Collegeville Man Sentenced to 97 Months in Prison for Scheme to Sell Fraudulent Canine Cancer Drugs to Pet Owners." U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 16 Feb. 2024."Forensic Files season 11." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 31 May 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Forensic_Files_season_11&oldid=1295790162.Glatt, John. Never Leave Me: An Obsessive Husband, an Unfaithful Wife, a Brutal Murder. St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2006.Grande, Todd. "Dr. Jonathan Nyce Case Analysis | What is Passion / Provocation Manslaughter?" YouTube, uploaded by Dr. Todd Grande."John Glatt." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 20 June 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Glatt&oldid=1318996874.Miller, Allie. "Former drug exec who killed wife in 2004 now in trouble for selling fake cancer cures for dogs." PhillyVoice, 5 Feb. 2020."Remembering Michelle Nyce." The FilAm, 6 Dec. 2011.State of New Jersey v. Jonathan Nyce. No. A-1516-05T4. Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. 7 May 2009. Justia Law.USA v. Jonathan Nyce. No. 24-1319. U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. 22 Feb. 2024. Justia Dockets.Vanapalli, Viswa. "Michelle Nyce Murder: Where is Jonathan Nyce Now?" The Cinemaholic, 8 Jan. 2022.

Quantum entanglement? Time traveling information? What is behind the phenomenon of precognitive dreaming? Meet astrophysicist, oneironaut, and author Paul Kalas, who argues that precognition is naturally selected for because of its unmistakable evolutionary advantage. Paul Kalas explains that precognitive dreams are dreams that appear to contain information about future events. Paul introduces the concept of the “Oneironaut” (a dream traveler) and draws from his personal archive of more than 300 recorded precognitive dreams. The discussion spans personal anecdotes, neuroscience, evolutionary theory, and physics—particularly quantum mechanics and the many‑worlds interpretation. Kalas describes how some dreams feel “unmistakably precognitive” due to the sense of surprise and improbability felt within the dream and shares a childhood dream involving an unusual phrase that was later spoken verbatim, and a detailed dream sketch that matched a real astronomical discovery nine years later (the offset debris disk around the star Fomalhaut). The episode also explores the possible evolutionary value of precognition, suggesting dreams may “prime” individuals for future learning or decision‑making. Kalas proposes that information may travel backward in time—from future selves to past selves—rather than consciousness traveling forward. The conversation touches on déjà vu as a possible memory of forgotten dreams, the importance of novel environments, and practical advice for cultivating dream recall through journaling. Finally, the discussion turns to the future: how large‑scale dream recording, AI analysis, and neuroscience might one day allow collective patterns in dreams to be identified, potentially offering early insight into future events. 00:00 – Welcome & Can Dreams Really Predict the Future? Katherine Bell opens the show and introduces astronomer Paul Kalas and the topic of precognitive dreaming. 05:00 – So… What Is a Precognitive Dream? What makes some dreams feel different — vivid, specific, and strangely tied to future events and evoking a sense of curiosity even within the dream. 10:00 – A Dream Phrase That Came True Paul shares a childhood dream involving a bizarre phrase that later appeared in real life. 15:00 – Déjà Vu: Have You Dreamed This Before? How déjà vu may come from forgotten dreams — why some moments feel uncannily familiar. 20:00 – Why Would Humans Have Precognitive Dreams? Exploring evolution, learning, and how future information might quietly guide us. 25:00 – When a Dream Matches a Scientific Discovery A remarkable story of a dream sketch that later matched an astronomical breakthrough. 30:00 – Time Travel, Parallel Lives, and Changing Outcomes Could information flow backward in time? A deep dive into many‑worlds and alternate timelines. 35:00 – Listener Question: Is This All Just Interpretation? An audience question sparks discussion about science, skepticism, and testable ideas. 40:00 – AI, Brain Science, and Reading Dreams What neuroscience and artificial intelligence might reveal about dreams — and the future. 48:00 – How to Work With Your Own Dreams + Final Thoughts Practical advice on dream journaling, recognizing meaningful dreams, and closing reflections. AI, Brain Recording, and the Future of Dream Research (00:50:53) BIO: Dr. Paul Kalas is an accomplished astronomer at UC Berkeley who searches for undiscovered planets among the billions of stars in our galaxy. In his book The Oneironauts he documents more than 300 precognitive dreams, explores alternate explanations, describes connections to neuroscience, physics, and evolution, discusses the significance for the individual, and foretells the future impact on humanity. Find our guest at Oneironauts.org Videos available on YouTube at youtube.com/@experientialdreamwork. Popular playlists: “Dream Journal shorts” and “FULL LENGTH VIDEOS”. This show, episode number 353, was recorded during a live broadcast on March 7, 2026 at KSQD.org, community radio of Santa Cruz. Here are links to some other Dream Journal episodes you might be interested in: Precognitive Dreamwork and the Long Self with Eric Wargo Dreaming up the World We Want to Live in with Katrina Dreamer Intro and outro music by Mood Science. Ambient music new every week by Rick Kleffel. Archived music can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick for also engineering the show and to Erik Nelson for answering the phones. SHARE A DREAM FOR THE SHOW or a question or enquire about being a guest on the podcast by emailing Katherine Bell at katherine@ksqd.org. Follow on LI, IG, YT, FB, & LT @ExperientialDreamwork #thedreamjournal. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams go to ExperientialDreamwork.com. The Dream Journal aims to: Increase awareness of and appreciation for nightly dreams. Inspire dream sharing and other kinds of dream exploration as a way of adding depth and meaningfulness to lives and relationships. Improve society by the increased empathy, emotional balance, and sense of wonder which dream exploration invites. A dream can be meaningful even if you don’t know what it means. The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Pacific Time on Saturdays. Call or text with your dreams or questions at 831-900-5773 or email at onair@ksqd.org. Podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms the Monday following the live show. The complete KSQD Dream Journal podcast page can be found at ksqd.org/the-dream-journal/. Closed captioning is available on the YouTube version of this podcast and an automatically generated transcript is available at Apple Podcasts within 24 hours of posting. Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Available on all major podcast platforms. Rate it, review it, subscribe, and tell your friends.

Interview with Brian Miller, Director & CEO of Astra ExplorationOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/astra-exploration-tsxvastr-high-grade-argentine-discovery-opens-in-multiple-dimensions-9016Recording date: 5th March 2026Astra Exploration (TSXV: ASTR) is a junior precious metals company with a focused two-country portfolio in Chile and Argentina, and a clear near-term strategy centred on its La Manchuria gold-silver project in Santa Cruz province. Following a strong PDAC 2026, the company is well positioned heading into what could be a transformational period of exploration.La Manchuria is a low sulphidation epithermal system with a dual-target structure. Near surface, the company has confirmed an expanding bulk disseminated gold-silver system — one that has grown with every drill programme conducted to date. Deeper in the system lies the primary prize: a potential high-grade feeder zone, the kind of structure that drives the most significant epithermal discoveries in Patagonia. Astra has been methodically building toward testing that target, beginning with near-surface drilling to establish scale and validate the geological model before committing capital to deeper holes.Two programmes have now been completed, totalling 7,500 metres across 36 holes. Of the 25 holes drilled in the second programme, 13 have been released with results. Twelve remain pending from the laboratory and are expected to be published by the end of March 2026. These represent a near-term, defined news pipeline that does not require the company to raise capital or commence new fieldwork to deliver.The third programme — another 5,000 metres — is set to begin within approximately one month. Astra holds roughly $4 million in cash, sufficient to fund this programme in full. The budget was structured at the time of the company's $6.2 million raise to ensure exactly this kind of operational continuity. The third programme will begin to shift focus toward deeper targets, moving the company closer to the high-grade feeder discovery scenario that underpins its long-term investment case.Argentina's operating environment has also improved significantly. Under President Milei's administration, permitting has accelerated and foreign investment capital is flowing into the country at a pace not seen in recent years. Santa Cruz province permits year-round drilling, removing the seasonal constraints that limit many other jurisdictions and enabling a consistent cadence of results throughout 2026.Beyond Argentina, Astra holds two Chilean projects — Pampa Paciencia, adjacent to two operating copper mines, and a high sulphidation target in the active Maricunga belt — that provide strategic optionality without requiring meaningful near-term capital. Pre-drill work is planned at Cerobio in Chile in the coming weeks, with the potential to unlock value through partnership or joint venture as the belt attracts renewed attention following Chile's improved political backdrop.For investors, the proposition is straightforward: a funded explorer with an expanding near-surface discovery, a high-grade feeder thesis yet to be tested at depth, a defined catalyst schedule across the next 60 to 90 days, and a macro tailwind from both gold prices and an improving Argentine investment climate. Astra enters the next phase of its programme with momentum, capital, and a story that is only beginning to register with the wider market.View Astra Exploration's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/astra-explorationSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Editorial  La Comisión Episcopal para la Doctrina de la Fe de la Conferencia Episcopal Española ha publicado una nota doctrinal sobre el papel de las emociones a la hora de practicar la fe, titulada Cor ad cor loquitur —“El corazón habla al corazón”—. El documento fue autorizado para su publicación por la Comisión Permanente en la reunión de los días 24 y 25 de febrero en Madrid. Noticias internacionales  Argentina: Recuperan reliquias de la Santa Cruz perdidas en 1944  República Checa: Un «crowdfunding» de fieles ya paga los salarios sacerdotales  Irán: Realidad de los cristianos iraníes  Ecuador: Horas santas, vía crucis… para hacer de marzo el mes de la vida Noticias nacionales  Un joven con cáncer es ordenado sacerdote  «Busca la santidad», nueva campaña nacional para el 8M  Cerro de los Ángeles, Tabor para trece nuevos consagrados Noticias de la Santa Sede  Histórica visita de León XIV a Mónaco  El Papa pide orar en marzo por la paz  Audiencia General sobre la Constitución dogmática Lumen gentium

It's time for Bad Advice! Today, a listener dealing with grief and another one who is stuck in the friendzone. Girl Scouts are capitalizing on the legalization of the devil's lettuce. Vinnie wonders “Is it wrong?” No, it's women in business. Plus, United is putting its foot down about playing your device out loud, and a Santa Cruz restaurant is under fire for their AI logo.

Hour 1: The police dispatch call from Britney Spears' DUI was released, and an unknown substance was found in her vehicle. Some of Hollywood's greatest treasures are hiding in a salt mine. Remember THAT scene from Ace Ventura? You can buy it! Vinnie is jazzed about his kids' teachers. Could this be the answer to Daylight Savings Time? GenZ is changing Happy Hour. PSA: Nicotine is addictive. Hour 2: It's time for Bad Advice! Today, a listener dealing with grief and another one who is stuck in the friendzone. Girl Scouts are capitalizing on the legalization of the devil's lettuce. Vinnie wonders “Is it wrong?” No, it's women in business. Plus, United is putting its foot down about playing your device out loud, and a Santa Cruz restaurant is under fire for their AI logo. (51:44) Hour 3: Sarah and Vinnie feel like it's been a long time since we did a Tik Tok dance. ‘Hoppers' is out this weekend. There's another Frankenstein movie to watch! It's time to learn Jessie Buckley's name. ‘Hamnet' is now streaming on Peacock. Morgan Freeman lends his voice to a new dinosaur documentary. Harry Styles' new album is here. ‘The Boys' 5th and final season premiers April 8th. Savannah Guthrie does plan to return to the today show. Science news! The moon is safe from an asteroid. Chimpanzees love crystals, but they're skanks for bananas. Plus, some news about Uranus and Hootie & the Blowfish. (1:35:01) Hour 4: Sarah is telling us about new music this weekend, from across the genres. Justin Timberlake's lawyers have temporarily stopped the footage from his DUI arrest from being public. Sarah and Vinnie has feelings about whether it should be released at all. Bob compares JT to the SF Hazie's fight that went viral in December. Creators are posing as health inspectors to secretly expose restaurants. Wendy's is hiring a Chief Tasting Officer. Plus, How Old Is That Guy?! (2:16:42)

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 3-05-2026: Dr. Dawn demonstrates how to critically read a science paper using a widely-publicized study claiming adolescent cannabis use causes psychotic, bipolar, and anxiety disorders. She identifies multiple methodological problems: only 5.7% of Kaiser adolescents admitted cannabis use versus 11.2% in anonymous national surveys, suggesting massive underreporting; the study conflates any use with heavy use; and with 463,000 participants, trivially small differences become statistically significant but clinically meaningless. She proposes reverse causation—that prodromal schizophrenia symptoms may drive teens to self-medicate with cannabis rather than cannabis causing psychosis. The study also included "disruptive behavior disorder" diagnoses that lack rigorous criteria, and she notes diagnostic codes are sometimes chosen for insurance reimbursement rather than accuracy. While acknowledging high-dose THC before age 16 may affect brain development, she concludes the headlines claiming causation are not supported by the actual findings. Dr. Dawn discusses how aquaculture—now producing 60% of fish consumed globally—has become a breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant pathogens. More antibiotics per kilogram are used in fish farming than in any other animal agriculture, with drugs dissolving into water and sediment where bacteria develop resistance. One study found antibiotic-resistant bacteria in over 80% of shrimp species tested across multiple countries. Through horizontal gene transfer, these resistance genes spread to human pathogens—a 1991 Latin American cholera outbreak affecting nearly a million people may have acquired drug resistance from Ecuadorian shrimp farms. Dr. Dawn reports that the FDA rejected Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application without even reviewing it, despite trials of 41,000 people showing it was 27% more effective at preventing illness and 29% more effective at preventing hospitalization than existing vaccines. She attributes this to politicized anti-mRNA bias lacking scientific basis, noting that venture capital investors like Blackstone (who invested $750 million) will now avoid vaccine development, effectively handing this critical technology to other countries. Dr. Dawn describes the "wellness industrial complex"—pharmaceuticals, tech, testing companies, and health influencers creating content that pathologizes normal behaviors. YouTube health videos have amassed 200 billion views, and 30% of British respondents now get medical advice from AI chatbots. She cites a 400% increase in British adults seeking ADHD diagnoses, noting that analysis of top TikTok ADHD videos found less than 50% accurately reflected actual symptoms. Many influencers receive undisclosed payments to mention products, and the U.S. and New Zealand are the only countries allowing direct-to-consumer drug advertising. A caller asks about navigating Medicare after their Advantage plan was terminated with no local providers accepting remaining plans. Dr. Dawn explains that Medicare Advantage companies took extra government payments meant for wellness programs but didn't build them, and are now exiting markets as costs rise. She recommends contacting Gray Bears or AARP for free Medicare navigation assistance and suggests exploring regular Medicare with a secondary plan or direct-pay practices. /li>

Anáise da partida entre Santa Cruz x Sousa, válida pela 2ª fase da Copa do Brasil 2026. Vem com a turma! Na estreia do Santa na competição, o tricolor levou a pior e foi eliminado para o Sousa. Jogo foi muito brigado na Arena Pernambuco e nos pênaltis, o Dino levou a melhor. Estão neste […]

Today on the show, we welcome Q, Miguel, and Raven of Renegade Theater speaking about their April production of Reefer Madness. Renegade Theater Co. is a community-based theater company in Santa Cruz, CA. Renegade is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit that creates theatrical productions meant to challenge the standard expectations of theater. The show benefactor for Reefer Madness is The Last Prisoner Project. Gennevie "Q" Herbranson has served as the board president of Renegade Theater since its inception three years ago. She has been involved in theater in Santa Cruz since the summer of 2019, originally supporting her two kids in the youth theater scene.Miguel Reyna is beside himself to be directing his first production for his friends at Renegade Theater. He has been acting in and directing theater for the past 40 years and will likely never stop. His past 20 years have happened here in Santa Cruz County. Most recently, he's directed Stephen King's Misery at Actors Theatre. He's also directed The Thin Place for Actors' Theatre and The Humans for Mountain Community Theater, and co-produced Evil Dead The Musical at MCT.Raven Voorhees is a barista in the heart of Santa Cruz (Abbott Square) and enjoys creating art both on and off stage. Raven has an extensive theatrical resume and has been in both of Renegade's previous adult musicals, Heather's and Cabaret. Raven is the lead role of Jimmy in Reefer Madness. In this conversation, we explore themes of propaganda, rebellion, and control over youth, using humor as political satire in a time when history is repeating itself in more ways than one. 

Na escola em que estudou, foi incentivada a ter contato com diferentes modalidades esportivas, como atletismo e ginástica artística. Aprendeu a nadar ainda criança, porém apenas o suficiente para se virar nas viagens à praia. A primeira modalidade pela qual se encantou foi o handebol, que lhe ensinou o conceito de equipe e aflorou sua competitividade. Contudo, algo improvável aconteceu quando tinha 16 anos e foi, com algumas amigas, integrar o time em formação de polo aquático na atlética da Faculdade de Medicina da USP. Durante dois anos, conciliou os treinos na piscina com o handebol, até que chegou a um ponto em que teve de escolher e optou pelo segundo. Em 1998, foi convocada para a seleção brasileira júnior. O início tardio não impediu uma evolução rápida e, dois anos depois, passou a integrar também a seleção adulta. Representou o Club Athletico Paulistano e, posteriormente, passou a defender o Esporte Clube Pinheiros. Integrou a Seleção Brasileira feminina de polo aquático até 2012. Ao longo desse período, participou de cinco Campeonatos Mundiais de Esportes Aquáticos e de dois Jogos Pan-Americanos, encerrando a participação em Guadalajara, em 2011, com a medalha de bronze, após uma estreia pan-americana em 2007, no Rio de Janeiro, com a quarta colocação. Pela seleção, conquistou cinco títulos sul-americanos e foi campeã brasileira interclubes por dezesseis vezes, consolidando uma trajetória marcada por longevidade, regularidade e alto rendimento. Paralelamente à carreira esportiva, escolheu o curso de Nutrição, conciliando os estudos e, depois, o trabalho com os treinos. A decisão de parar com o polo aquático abriu uma oportunidade há tempos aguardada pelo marido: a de ingressar no triathlon. A partir de 2016, a modalidade passou a ocupar o centro da sua vida pessoal e esportiva. A adaptação foi rápida. Em 2017, conquistou o título do Circuito do Troféu Brasil de Triathlon. Em 2018, foi vice-campeã do Triathlon Internacional de Santos. Em 2019, viveu um dos momentos mais marcantes da carreira ao vencer o Ironman 70.3 de Maceió e, meses depois, o Ironman 70.3 de São Paulo. Em 2022, mesmo em meio a um período de reorganização profissional, voltou ao pódio ao conquistar o vice-campeonato do Ironman 70.3 de Florianópolis. Desde então, decidiu focar na carreira, mas sem deixar os treinos de lado. Conosco aqui, a ex-jogadora de polo aquático, nutricionista especialista em fisiologia do exercício e em modulação intestinal, triatleta campeã que, neste ano, tem tudo para voltar a figurar na largada das maiores provas do calendário brasileiro, marcando o início de um novo ciclo esportivo, agora sustentado pela experiência acumulada em uma década, maturidade e integração entre esporte e profissão: a dedicada paulistana Fernanda Palma Lissoni. Inspire-se! Um oferecimento @2peaksbikes A 2 Peaks Bikes é a importadora e distribuidora oficial no Brasil da Factor Bikes, Santa Cruz Bikes e de diversas outras marcas e conta com três lojas: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo e Los Angeles. Lá, ninguém vende o que não conhece: todo produto é testado por quem realmente pedala.  A 2 Peaks Bikes foi pensada e criada para resolver os desafios de quem leva o pedal a sério — seja no asfalto, na terra ou na trilha. Mas também acolhe o ciclista urbano, o iniciante e até a criança que está começando a brincar de pedalar. Para a 2 Peaks, todo ciclista é bem-vindo.  Conheça a 2 Peaks Bikes, distribuidora oficial da Factor, da Santa Cruz e da Yeti no Brasil. @2peaksbikesla SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina no Youtube ou através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se.  

“Here's some weird fruit. Trust me — once you bite into it, you'll love it.” What if your record label operated like a farmers market for strange, exotic fruit? PRESENTED BY LANDR - get.landr.com/otherrecordlabels In this episode, I sit down with Aaron of Weird Fruit Records, a Santa Cruz-based label born out of pandemic farming, unconventional recording spaces, and a love for music that's just a little… weird. We talk about: Why “weird” is a compliment Recording inside hollowed-out redwood trees Building a label around production and collaboration The per-project label model (instead of restrictive long-term deals) Balancing artistry, engineering, and marketing Why some music needs to slow down before it's released This is a conversation about creativity without handcuffs — and how to introduce listeners to music they didn't know they were ready for.

Cat & Cloud Podcast  Cat & Cloud Coffee www.catandcloud.com/ On-Stage, Off-Stage: Why Owners Stand in Line (And Other Hospitality Go's & No-Go's) – Ep #439 Summary In this episode, Jared, Chris, and Casey riff on authenticity and then dig into hospitality as “on-stage vs off-stage” work—treating a café like a live performance where everything guests see, hear, and feel (cleanliness, order, smell, noise, staff energy) shapes the experience before they even taste the coffee. They unpack “clubhousing” as a major no-go—when staff get lost in their own conversations or tasks and fail to include guests—and argue that the goal isn't robotic service but a shared framework that helps people be more present and human. A key leadership practice is cafe/restaurant owners standing in line and experiencing the business like a guest to spot friction and keep perspective. Chris closes with his biggest hospitality deal-breakers: letting the register conversation drag while a line builds, ignoring “hovering” guests who need help, and creating perceived unavailability—because being seen and acknowledged is often the difference between a tense room and a great one. Chapters 00:00 Cold Open 05:00 On-stage vs off-stage behavior in service 08:00 First impressions: cleanliness, orderliness, and “do they care?” 17:30 Club Housing: what it is and why it's toxic to guest experience 26:30 Loving something vs Loving it and acts of service 30:30 Leadership Habits: Witness user touch-points, and Standing in Line 36:40 Remember to Place yourself in Guest Mindset 42:40 Hot Takes and Hospitality No Goes! 46:45 Perceived unavailability + the easiest fix: acknowledge people 52:30 Strong Opinions matched with Empathy and a Growth Mindset Cat & Cloud: Instagram www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Webstore www.catandcloud.com/ Roasters Choice Subscription www.catandcloud.com/collections/subscriptions Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Become a Wholesale Partner! Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/wholesale Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first. Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them.  The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.  Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby Produced by Casey Ryan Feb 2026

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.03.02 at the Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz, CA. ******* Insight Retreat with Gil Fronsdal and Francisco Morillo (2026-03-01 00:00:00 -0800) ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24504/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.03.02 at the Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz, CA. ******* Insight Retreat with Gil Fronsdal and Francisco Morillo (2026-03-01 00:00:00 -0800) ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24504/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

How dreams cultivate intuition, mediate inner conflict, and connect conscious and unconscious life. Host Katherine Bell speaks with psychologist and author Athena Laz about the “medial” archetype, dreamwork as a bridge between worlds, and practical ways to engage intuition, lucidity, and meaning—especially during challenging times. 00:04 – Welcome & the Power of Beautiful Dreams Introduction to The Dream Journal and Katherine’s flying dream that highlights joy, connection, and the intrinsic value of positive dreams. 00:07 – Introducing Athena Laz & the Medial Archetype Athena Laz discusses her work and explains the “medial” (bridge‑making) archetype that connects inner and outer worlds, conscious and unconscious. 00:09 – Dreams as Mediators of Inner Conflict Examples of how dreams help reconcile head–heart conflicts and guide decision‑making through symbolic imagery and dream figures. 00:13 – Developing Intuition Through Dreams & Play How intuition is often suppressed—and how dream journaling, simple games, and playful practices can rebuild trust in the inner voice. 00:19 – Dreamwork, the Brain, and Intuitive Growth Exploration of how dreaming neurologically and psychologically bridges nonverbal and verbal awareness, strengthening intuition. 00:21 – Sensitivity, Boundaries, and the Collective Unconscious Potential challenges of heightened intuition, including emotional overwhelm, and the importance of grounding and balance. 00:25 – Community, Shared Dreaming & the IASD Conference Discussion of group dreaming, collective wisdom, and the transformative potential of dream‑focused gatherings. 00:33 – Athena's Dreaming Journey & Personal Practice Athena shares how early lucid dreams, a pivotal experience in her 20s, and ongoing dream‑sharing rituals shape her current relationship with dreaming. 00:39 – Nightmares, Lucidity & Finding the Treasure Working with nightmares, recognizing dream signs, lucid practices, and learning to find moments of clarity, hope, and meaning within difficult dreams. 00:52 – Visitations, Meaning & the Possibility Beyond the Self A closing exploration of visitation dreams, love beyond death, porous boundaries of the self, and dreams as a space of profound connection and healing BIO: Athena Laz is a bestselling author, intuitive, and psychologist who helps people connect to spirit and psyche through the medium of dreams and symbols. Her books are Women Who Dance in the Dark: Awaken Your Inner Seer Through Myths, Dreams, and Stories and The Alchemy of Your Dreams A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of Lucid Dreaming and Interpretation. Connect with her at AthenaLaz.com or on IG @athena_laz Videos available on YouTube at youtube.com/@experientialdreamwork. Popular playlists: “Dream Journal shorts” and “FULL LENGTH VIDEOS”. This show, episode number 352, was recorded during a live broadcast on February 28, 2026 at KSQD.org, community radio of Santa Cruz. Here are links to some other Dream Journal episodes you might be interested in: Intro and outro music by Mood Science. Ambient music new every week by Rick Kleffel. Archived music can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick for also engineering the show and to Erik Nelson for answering the phones. SHARE A DREAM FOR THE SHOW or a question or enquire about being a guest on the podcast by emailing Katherine Bell at katherine@ksqd.org. Follow on LI, IG, YT, FB, & LT @ExperientialDreamwork #thedreamjournal. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams go to ExperientialDreamwork.com. The Dream Journal aims to: Increase awareness of and appreciation for nightly dreams. Inspire dream sharing and other kinds of dream exploration as a way of adding depth and meaningfulness to lives and relationships. Improve society by the increased empathy, emotional balance, and sense of wonder which dream exploration invites. A dream can be meaningful even if you don’t know what it means. The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Pacific Time on Saturdays. Call or text with your dreams or questions at 831-900-5773 or email at onair@ksqd.org. Podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms the Monday following the live show. The complete KSQD Dream Journal podcast page can be found at ksqd.org/the-dream-journal/. Closed captioning is available on the YouTube version of this podcast and an automatically generated transcript is available at Apple Podcasts within 24 hours of posting. Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Available on all major podcast platforms. Rate it, review it, subscribe, and tell your friends.

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 2-26-2026: Dr. Dawn opens with an urgent measles advisory, noting the virus has an R-value of 15 compared to COVID's peak of 5, with South Carolina reporting over 1,000 cases. She recommends those who received only one MMR shot—particularly people now in their 60s—get an immune titer blood test, as protection declines after 40-50 years. Measles can cause "immune amnesia" destroying immunity to other pathogens, and rarely leads to fatal subacute sclerosing panencephalitis years later. Dr. Dawn criticizes Quest Labs' cholesterol reporting, which flags average levels as "moderate risk" with alarming red H markers even when values fall within their own stated normal ranges. She explains this creates unnecessary panic and pushes patients toward statins based on outdated 2008-2012 guidelines, when cardiology has since recognized that cholesterol can be too low. An emailer asks how an EKG can detect a past heart attack from "jagged lines." Dr. Dawn explains that each spike represents electrical signals moving toward or away from electrode pads, and a 12-lead EKG views the heart from multiple angles—smaller-than-expected spikes in specific leads indicate dead or damaged heart muscle. She urges everyone to learn CPR and AED use, which more than doubles survival chances. An emailer reports that food tastes strong on the first bite but becomes tasteless thereafter. Dr. Dawn identifies numerous medications causing taste changes including calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, statins, diuretics, and even acetaminophen. She also highlights zinc—both deficiency and toxicity above 40mg daily can impair taste, noting a zinc nasal spray was pulled from market after causing smell loss. An emailer asks about Prenuvo full-body MRI scans costing $499-1,000. Dr. Dawn cautions that while Prenuvo found 22 cancers in 1,000 people scanned, 1 in 20 scans requires follow-up biopsy and more than half are false positives—leading to stress, expense, and potential complications from unnecessary procedures. An emailer asks about seed oils after reading a Johns Hopkins article defending them. Dr. Dawn distinguishes fruit oils (olive, avocado) from industrially-extracted seed oils requiring hexane solvent, a neurotoxin that may leave residues despite claims of evaporation. She cites a BMJ study showing coconut oil raised HDL (good cholesterol) while matching olive oil's LDL impact, and recommends cold-pressed oils while avoiding hexane-extracted products, especially for infants.

The Epstein Files is one of the biggest stories in the world... and it isn't. In our latest, we dive into the media coverage of the Epstein Files with professor of media studies Nolan Higdon(@NolanHigdonCML).Bio//Nolan Higdon is a political analyst, author, host of The Disinfo Detox Podcast, lecturer at Merrill College and the Education Department at University of California, Santa Cruz, and Project Censored Judge. Higdon's popular Substack includes the bi-weekly Gaslight Gazette, which chronicles important and well-researched examples of disinformation, character assassination, and censorship in the United States. Higdon's areas of concentration include critical AI literacy, podcasting, digital culture, news media history & propaganda, and critical media literacy. He is the author of The Anatomy of Fake News: A Critical News Literacy Education (2020); Let's Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy (2022); The Media And Me: A Guide To Critical Media Literacy For Young People (2022); and Surveillance Education: Navigating the conspicuous absence of privacy in schools(Routledge). Higdon is a founding member of the Critical Media Literacy Conference of the Americas. Higdon is a regular source of expertise for CBS, NBC, ABC, The New York Times, and The San Francisco Chronicle.-------------------------

Sua infância foi marcada pela música e pelas brincadeiras de rua. Aos cinco anos, começou a estudar música e, depois da escola, participava de corridas de bicicleta com os meninos e nos finais de semana jogava tênis. Em casa, a mãe deixava claro que o estudo vinha antes do lazer, e a disciplina se estabeleceu muito cedo, antes mesmo de ela compreender o que isso significava. Na adolescência, perdeu a mãe e o esporte ganhou mais estrutura. Jogou vôlei pelo Banespa e formou-se em violão clássico. Quando surgiu uma oportunidade no Esporte Clube Pinheiros, migrou para o atletismo. Competiu em provas de velocidade e meio-fundo, passou pelos 200, 400 e 800 metros, integrou revezamentos, disputou competições em nível sul-americano e viveu alguns dos anos mais intensos da sua vida esportiva. A transição para a vida profissional exigiu escolhas práticas. Apesar de cogitar a Educação Física, o contato com um dos maiores nomes do atletismo brasileiro, João do Pulo, mostrou que viver do esporte não parecia promissor naquela época. Optou pela Engenharia Química e passou a jogar handball na faculdade. A carreira foi sendo construída, o conhecimento aprimorado e veio o casamento. Nasceram dois filhos e, por muitos anos, o esporte deixou de ser prioridade. Com a carreira estabilizada e os filhos já na pré-adolescência, ela voltou a correr. Em 2007, dois anos após o reencontro com a modalidade, completou sua primeira maratona. Desde então, participou de doze, em diferentes países. A bicicleta reapareceu em 2015, através uma mountain bike recebida de presente do marido. Após algumas competições, migrou para a estrada, onde passou a explorar e apreciar distâncias maiores. O triathlon surgiu em 2018 como mais um desafio. Começou pelas provas curtas, avançou para as longas distâncias e encontrou ali um ambiente propício para fazer o que mais gosta: treinar, competir e sair da zona de conforto, absorvendo os aprendizados que o esporte oferece. Foram 35 competições, 30 pódios e seis provas de Ironman, duas delas em Kona, no Havaí. Conosco aqui, a engenheira química com mestrado em finanças e marketing, engenharia mecânica e executivo internacional, ex-professora de música, executiva de uma multinacional e triatleta competitiva que em 2025 participou dos mundiais de Ironman e Ironman 70.3, a paulistana Márcia Regina da Silva Rios. Inspire-se! Um oferecimento @2peaksbikes A 2 Peaks Bikes é a importadora e distribuidora oficial no Brasil da Factor Bikes, Santa Cruz Bikes e de diversas outras marcas e conta com três lojas: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo e Los Angeles. Lá, ninguém vende o que não conhece: todo produto é testado por quem realmente pedala.  A 2 Peaks Bikes foi pensada e criada para resolver os desafios de quem leva o pedal a sério — seja no asfalto, na terra ou na trilha. Mas também acolhe o ciclista urbano, o iniciante e até a criança que está começando a brincar de pedalar. Para a 2 Peaks, todo ciclista é bem-vindo.  Conheça a 2 Peaks Bikes, distribuidora oficial da Factor, da Santa Cruz e da Yeti no Brasil. @2peaksbikesla SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina no Youtube ou através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se.

In 2019, Silicon Valley investor and entrepreneur Tushar Atre met a tragic end after paddling out into the rough waters of the underground cannabis scene in surfer haven Santa Cruz, California, At once a love story, a crime drama, and a who-dun-it, this epic tale is chronicled in the riveting new book A Killing in Cannabis. My guest for this episode is the book's author, Scott Eden.

O Santa Cruz Futebol Clube já conhece o caminho na Série C e inicia uma nova fase com Claudinei Oliveira no comando. No programa, Fred Figueiroa e Cassio Zirpoli analisam a tabela completa, os jogos-chave, os desafios logísticos e o impacto da mudança no banco para a temporada. Projeções, pontos de atenção e o que […]

Dr. Jaiya John was orphan-born on ancient Indigenous Anasazi and Pueblo lands in the high desert of New Mexico, and is an internationally recognized ancestral Baba, freedom worker, medicine poet, and keynote speaker. Jaiya is the founder of Soul Water Rising, a global rehumanizing mission to eradicate oppression. The mission has donated thousands of Jaiya's books in support of social healing, and offers grants to displaced and vulnerable youth. He is the author of numerous books, including Daughter Drink This Water, We Birth Freedom at Dawn, Fragrance After Rain, and Freedom: Medicine Words for your Brave Revolution. Jaiya writes, narrates, and produces the podcast, I Will Read for You: The Voice and Writings of Jaiya John, and is the founder of The Gathering, a global initiative and tour reviving traditional gathering and storytelling practices to fertilize social healing and liberation. Jaiya is a former professor of social psychology at Howard University, and has spoken to over a million people worldwide and audiences as large as several thousand. He holds doctorate and master's degrees in social psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he was a National Science Foundation Fellow with a focus on intergroup and race relations. As an undergraduate, he attended Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and lived in Kathmandu, Nepal, where he studied Tibetan Holistic Medicine through independent research with Tibetan doctors and trekked to the base camp of Mt. Everest. He is a Lewis & Clark College Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Jaiya's Indigenous soul dreams of frybread, sweetgrass, bamboo in the breeze, and turtle lakes whose poetry is peace.Jaiya WebsiteLeah Website

Com brilho de Paulo Sérgio, o Náutico venceu o Santa Cruz por 2×0 nos Aflitos e garantiu vaga na final do Pernambucano. O artilheiro marcou dois, o Timbu manteve a invencibilidade no Clássico das Emoções e ampliou a sequência dominante no confronto. A análise completa com Celso Ishigami, Cassio Zirpoli, Hathos Rildo e Gabriel Itajara. […]

In this powerful episode, Adam Steel sits down with Laura Guldemond, the unstoppable frontwoman of heavy-metal powerhouse Burning Witches, for a raw and honest conversation about life on the road, the reality behind international touring, and the fire that fuels one of modern metal's most electrifying bands. Recorded between tour dates, Laura opens up about the grind of touring across Europe, the bond within the band, and the creative energy behind their latest album era — including the darker themes, musical evolution, and the spirit of metal that drives the Witches forward. From backstage stories to personal reflections, this is more than an interview… it's a real look inside the world of modern heavy metal through the eyes of a true performer. If you love music, touring culture, and the people behind the sound — grab a coffee, turn it up loud, and join us In The Café. #LauraGuldemond #BurningWitches #InTheCafeWithAdamSteel #RideTimeRadio #MetalInterview #HeavyMetalPodcast #WomenInMetal #MetalFrontwoman #OnTheRoad #TourLife #MetalCommunity #RockAndMetal #PodcastLife #YouTubeMetal #MusicInterview #Metalheads #RockRadio #AdamSteel #BikerRadio #TenerifeRock #VolcanoHunters #MotorcycleHeaven #RockLifestyle #MetalFans #NewPodcastEpisode   Easy Rider Tenerife - Southcoast. Motorcycle Heaven Flagship Store Local -Sotano No 11 Centro Comercial El Paso Av. Claudio Delgado Díaz, 2, 38639 Las Chafiras, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 38639. We are under the shopping centre, entrance is under the Shan restaurant.   Web. easyridertenerife.com     Easy Rider Tenerife - Westcoast Motorcycle Rental Tenerife Edf. Martina Locales 8-10 Av. Familia Betancourt y Molina Puerto de la Cruz Santa Cruz de Tenerife 38400 Web: motorcyclerentaltenerife.com Tenerife.   CONTACT US Guides: +34 639 845 346 Office: +34 922 703 793 Emergency: +34 686 017 773 Breakdown Service: +34 900 101 369 Email - ride@easyridertenerife.com Web - easyridertenerife.com  motorcyclerentaltenerife.com    Guided Tour Packages   https://tenerifemotorcycletours.com Merch: easyridertenerifemerch.com    RADIO SHOW:  24/7 Rock non Stop! Ridetimeradio.com  ridetimeradio.com Frequency:- 90.4 FM South Coast Tenerife 96 FM Puerto De La Cruz Podcast - easyridertenerife.podbean.com https://www.mixcloud.com/ridetimeradio/   Socials: Youtube - youtube.com/channel/UC6YnHt4X1b4cI4ChvvFw0ug Instagram - @easyridertenerifeclassicbikes Facebook - Easy Rider Tenerife Twitter - twitter.com/easytenerife Podcast - easyridertenerife.podbean.com Linktree - linktr.ee/Easyridertenerife  Buy Me A Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EasyT

Cat & Cloud Podcast Cat & Cloud Coffee www.catandcloud.com/ Specialty Coffee Ambassador: Meeting Guests Where They Are - Ep# 438 EPISODE SUMMARY Chris, Jared, and Casey dig into a classic specialty coffee problem: the gap between “coffee nerd language” and what customers actually need to have a great experience. They unpack why trust and hospitality come before origin stories and point scores, and how to guide people with simple, confidence-building choices instead of overwhelm. Along the way they riff on the limits of the 80+ point mindset, why the market ultimately decides what's valuable, and how cafés can create “stair steps” that help guests level up over time. The thesis is simple: make it welcoming, make it relatable, and help people win on their first step. CHAPTER TITLES 00:00 Cold Open: Fruit and Chocolate, and Casey on the Mic 05:00 Scrum Boards and the “Smallest Viable” Way to Improve 15:00 Sharing in Specialty Coffee: Engage and Build Trust 21:00 It's a Party not a Club. Welcoming others into Specialty Coffee 26:00 Specialty Scores, Coffee Assessment, and What “Value” Really Means 35:00 Specialty Coffee Industry Shifts 45:00 Knowing and Responding to the Guest Cat & Cloud: Instagram www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Webstore www.catandcloud.com/ We LOVE our Wholesale Partners! Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/pages/wholesale Links – The Home of Scrum: scrum.org Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time - by Jeffrey Sutherland and J.J. Sutherland (book) Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first. Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them. The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations. Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby Produced by: Casey Ryan Feb. 2026

  Dave Ratcliffe inaugurated ratcical.org on the September Equinox, 1995 New 2nd edition of Understanding Special Operation will be released on 15 March 2026   Based on interviews with Col. L. Fletcher Prouty “The world of Official Narratives runs on cover stories (lies). The business of managing perceptions is big business. While 24/7/365 control and influence of perceptions—by multi-layered double-binds, catch 22s, and contronymal cages—hides in plain sight, it is possible to see beyond the mirrors and screens. A purpose of this book is to provoke questions and encourage curiosity.” directory now includes complete HTML and PDF copy of the 1999 First Edition and complete May 1989 and 5 Aug 1993 Recordings   Dave's influences; Mae Brussell, Tom Davis, John Judge, Marty Schotz, Vincent Salandria, Jim Douglass, and Graeme MacQueen, among others Discusses time in Santa Cruz supporting John's efforts to establish the Mae Brussel Library and Research Center Complete Transcript of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Assassination Conspiracy Trial, Nov 15 to Dec 8, 1999   and all references in Jim Douglass' 2000 witness linked to same: “The Martin Luther King Conspiracy Exposed in Memphis”   Graeme MacQueen, 2017: “Beyond Their Wildest Dreams: Sep 11 2001 and The United States Left” Jim Douglass: 1980: “Hitler won WWII.... The purpose of the Trident Campaign...is to change ourselves ... [by] reducing Trident to what it is in truth: An inert holocaust machine which conscientious people will no more choose to operate than they would an Auschwitz oven.” 2008: “... And that's why I have some hopes that if we are willing to go deeply enough into the darkness – and Kennedy was, and Khrushchev was – anything can happen for the good. But if we don't go into the darkness it doesn't happen.” 2025 quoting Martin King: ”How did we get here? We got here because [it's] our government, as Dr. King said in his April 7, 1967 speech” Helen Caldicott, 2015: Symposium: The Dynamics of Possible Nuclear Extinction Ed Curtin: review: “Martyrs to the Unspeakable: A Luminous Tapestry of Truth” latest analysis: “The Carefully Contrived Spontaneity of the ‘Shocking' Epstein Files Release”  

Interview with Arturo Préstamo Elizondo, Executive Chairman & CEO of Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/santacruz-silver-tsxvscz-strong-cash-generation-funds-debt-free-growth-8019Recording date: 13th February 2026Santacruz Silver Mining (TSXV:SCZ) represents a transformed investment opportunity following the elimination of all debt obligations and completion of its NASDAQ listing in January 2026. The multi-metal producer operates four mines across Bolivia and Mexico, generating substantial cash flows with an $80 million treasury position after paying $70 million in Glencore obligations and tax liabilities during 2025.The company's debt-free, streaming-free, royalty-free capital structure directs 100% of operational cash flows to equity holders during a period of elevated silver and zinc prices. This clean balance sheet distinguishes Santacruz from leveraged competitors and producers with streaming obligations that divert metal production at below-market prices, creating immediate margin expansion as commodity prices strengthen.Management projects 5-7% production growth from operational efficiencies independent of metal price assumptions or acquisition execution. The Zimapan mine in Mexico delivered a $2.5 million investment in flotation cell circuits that improved silver recoveries by 500 basis points, generating approximately $5 million in incremental monthly cash flow—a 20-month payback demonstrating disciplined capital allocation. The mine's advancement to Level 960 encounters wider ore bodies with silver grades of 80-90 grams per tonne and zinc content of 2.5-3.5% across the 2,800-tonne-per-day operation.In Bolivia, the Bolivar mine is recovering from 2025 flooding through systematic dewatering infrastructure that increased capacity to over 700 litres per second—five times pre-flooding levels and nearly double peak flood conditions. Fourth quarter 2025 production showed quarter-over-quarter silver increases as access to flooded veins improves, whilst development work necessitated by the flooding discovered new high-grade veins creating unanticipated exploration upside.Near-term production catalysts include the Soracaya project targeting full permitting by June-July 2026 with production commencement in the fourth quarter, utilizing existing Bolivian milling infrastructure for low-capital-intensity cash flow generation. The Esperanza mine at the Caballo Blanco complex approaches commercial production as the third operating mine within that group, leveraging existing infrastructure for brownfield expansion.The Bolivian operating environment transformed following the 2025 election of President Rodrigo Paz, whose administration declared mining a strategic industry and announced constitutional reforms to encourage foreign investment. As Bolivia's largest underground mining company, Santacruz occupies a prominent position during this regulatory evolution, with improved political conditions creating potential M&A opportunities whilst reducing political risk for existing operations.The January 2026 NASDAQ listing provides strategic access to US institutional investors and family offices, expanding the investor base beyond Canadian venture shareholders whilst early trading data demonstrates volume improvements. US institutional capital historically applies higher valuation multiples to Latin American precious metals producers than Canadian venture markets alone.Management employs a distinctive operational approach tracking per-tonne costs rather than conventional all-in sustaining cost metrics, maintaining five-year rolling budgets with detailed weekly mining plans to prevent short-term high-grading that compromises long-term mine life. This disciplined capital allocation framework, combined with direct executive operational involvement demonstrated through systematic site visits and hands-on crisis management during the Bolivar flooding, distinguishes the approach from volume-focused competitors.For investors seeking exposure to silver and base metals through an established producer with near-term growth catalysts, operational leverage to metallurgical improvements, and exposure to transformative Bolivian political changes, Santacruz presents a differentiated opportunity with multiple risk mitigation factors relative to earlier-stage developers or debt-burdened producers.View Santacruz Silver's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/santacruz-silver-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Filho de um casal de imigrantes romenos, ele nasceu em São Paulo, onde praticou natação e jiu-jitsu. Ainda criança, mudou-se para Brasília, onde conheceu uma cidade descomplicada, que favorecia quem gostava de gastar energia. Praticou judô e andava livremente de bicicleta pela capital. Na adolescência, o esporte ocupava quase todo o espaço disponível. Aos 13 anos de idade, pedalou pela primeira vez os 63 km da Volta ao Lago Paranoá com alguns amigos. A escola seguia em paralelo, mas era extravasando energia que ele encontrava o seu equilíbrio. Na juventude, intensificou sua relação com modalidades como a vela, o mergulho, a pesca subaquática, a musculação e corrida. Atendendo às expectativas dos pais, entrou na faculdade de Economia, até que a mãe da sua namorada à época, percebendo sua paixão pelos esportes, sugeriu que ele mudasse para a Educação Física. Fez sua cabeça e, no dia em que contaria aos pais a sua decisão, sofreu um grave acidente de moto. Fraturas múltiplas, cirurgias, perda temporária de movimentos e um longo período de recuperação. Durante esse período, assistiu pela televisão à chegada do Ironman do Havaí de 1982, quando Julie Moss, exausta, se arrastou até cruzar a linha. A cena, que se tornaria um marco da história do Ironman, lhe serviu como motivação e referência concreta de persistência. Preparou-se o melhor que pôde para o teste de aptidão física e ingressou no curso de Educação Física, aos 27 anos. Ainda durante a graduação, começou a atuar como treinador de triatletas e ciclistas. Fundou, em 1984, a academia CORPO – Centro de Orientação e Reeducação Psicomotriz e Orgânica, uma das primeiras iniciativas em Brasília a aplicar condicionamento físico sistemático com embasamento científico. No mesmo ano, organizou o primeiro triathlon realizado na capital federal e, no ano seguinte, o Triathlon do Jubileu de Prata de Brasília, o primeiro da América do Sul reconhecido pela Federação Internacional. A partir daí, sua trajetória se confunde com a formação do triathlon brasileiro. Além de organizador de provas e treinador, atuou como dirigente, árbitro e formulador técnico em um momento em que quase tudo ainda precisava ser criado. Atuou na estruturação da Federação Brasiliense e participou diretamente da fundação da Confederação Brasileira de Triathlon, onde foi diretor técnico, superintendente do departamento técnico e responsável por manuais operacionais e de regras. Nesse período, integrou comissões técnicas da Confederação Pan-americana e da União Internacional de Triathlon, foi delegado técnico e árbitro em etapas de Copa do Mundo, Campeonatos Pan-americanos e Mundiais, além de representar o continente americano em instâncias internacionais da modalidade. Como treinador da seleção brasileira, esteve presente em competições decisivas para a consolidação do triathlon de alto rendimento no país e trabalhou diretamente com atletas centrais da modalidade, entre eles Leandro Macedo, que viria a se tornar o triatleta brasileiro mais bem-sucedido da história. Paralelamente, construiu uma trajetória acadêmica consistente. Foi professor universitário, aprovado em concurso público, estruturou laboratórios, coordenou avaliações fisiológicas e assumiu a chefia do Departamento Biomédico da Universidade Católica de Brasília. Liderou a implantação de bases para programas de pós-graduação e conduziu a instituição a ser reconhecida como centro de excelência esportiva, em um período em que ciência aplicada e esporte de rendimento ainda raramente caminhavam juntos. Conosco aqui, o professor de Educação Física com doutorado em Fisiologia do Exercício pela Universidade do Novo México, pesquisador, cientista e empreendedor, um dos nomes fundamentais que ajudou a estruturar e estabelecer o triathlon em solo brasileiro, treinador da seleção brasileira nas quatro primeiras edições do Campeonato Mundial de Triathlon, um remador nas horas vagas e um hiperativo aposentado que segue se adaptando para continuar em movimento, o paulistano Roberto Landwehr. Inspire-se! Um oferecimento @2peaksbikes A 2 Peaks Bikes é a importadora e distribuidora oficial no Brasil da Factor Bikes, Santa Cruz Bikes e de diversas outras marcas e conta com três lojas: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo e Los Angeles. Lá, ninguém vende o que não conhece: todo produto é testado por quem realmente pedala.  A 2 Peaks Bikes foi pensada e criada para resolver os desafios de quem leva o pedal a sério — seja no asfalto, na terra ou na trilha. Mas também acolhe o ciclista urbano, o iniciante e até a criança que está começando a brincar de pedalar. Para a 2 Peaks, todo ciclista é bem-vindo.  Conheça a 2 Peaks Bikes, distribuidora oficial da Factor, da Santa Cruz e da Yeti no Brasil. @2peaksbikesla SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina no Youtube ou através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se.  

Some spaces are built from ambition. Others are built from survival, devotion, and a long commitment to inner work.In this episode, Leah Santa Cruz shares the deeply personal journey that shaped her role as a founder of The In Movement. From early experiences with chaos and instability to burnout, meditation, motherhood, and leadership, Leah reflects on how lived experience becomes the foundation for meaningful community.Rather than offering polished answers, Leah speaks honestly about discipline, healing, and the responsibility that comes with creating a space meant to hold others. She explores why depth matters now more than ever, how belonging is cultivated rather than assumed, and what it means to lead without repeating old patterns of self sacrifice.This conversation is not about quick fixes or feel good moments. It is about building something that lasts and what it asks of the people creating it.Episode Chapters:00:00 – The season of building and what feels real now01:48 – Three life chapters that shaped Leah's path02:52 – Growing up in chaos and learning self responsibility04:35 – Burnout, anxiety, and the body as messenger05:55 – Meditation as a turning point06:47 – Commitment, trust, and moving to Bali08:02 – From inspiration to structured transformation09:52 – Why depth and human connection matter now13:45 – Community shifts and what feels missing15:53 – Creating spaces for belonging beyond class17:23 – Collaboration, friction, and leadership growth22:30 – Partnership, parenting, and boundaries25:14 – When this project almost did not happen28:45 – Feeling seen, belonging, and activation31:49 – What this space is asking of Leah now33:27 – Sustainability, trust, and nervous system regulationMentions & Resources:Michael Henri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/ Leah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesant/ The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/Tags: The In Movement, founders journey, embodiment, meditation, healing and discipline, community building, conscious leadership, yoga philosophy, belonging, personal transformation

Amidst a sudden return to winter with 5 to 8 feet of new snow after a 5 week dry spell, on this two-part episode, in the first half the boys cover the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, seeing a Lake Tahoe Knight Monsters hockey game and field some listener calls on the COR LORD hotline. With big avalanches a near certainty, Pow Bot advises people to be smart during this stormy period, give the snowpack time to heal and abide the F.A.C.E.T.S. snow safety acronym. The second half is a discussion with Christopher Brown and Rick Reed of Sky Tavern, talking about the history of the largest and longest-running community non-profit ski program in America, why the operation recently implemented a no uphill access policy and some exciting news coming for the 2026 mountain bike season. 2:50 – PB drives to Santa Barbara for a surf/mountain bike trip, TW goes to Santa Cruz.5:50 – Hasn't snowed in a month but a huge storm is incoming.7:30 – Skiing on dirt across the American West – one of the worst winters ever on record.9:30 – Recording at Sky Tavern – discussing uphill policy – no uphill ski access currently.11:30 – Going to see the Lake Tahoe Knight Monsters in South Lake Tahoe.13:50 – Going roller skating in Santa Cruz.15:00 – The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in Milano Cortina.16:12 – Ryan Wedding – Parallel Giant Slalom Olympian who turns Mexican drug cartel kingpin.19:40 – Breezy Johnson got checkers in the downhill and Lindsey Vonn went wreckers.20:40 – Czech Republic is now known as Czechia.21:15 – Nordic skier wins bronze in Nordic skiing then confesses to cheating on his girlfriend.22:00 – Weinergate – Olympic long jumpers injecting their dongs with fluid for more surface area.24:30 – Downhill Phil is angry about the ICE CREAM MAN!26:40 – Boyerman calls in with a report about wolves, localism, volunteering and the Olympics.29:00 – Localism and giving back to the community – a true requirement of a local.29:50 – Confirmed report of a gray wolf spotted in Truckee.32:20 – Gordo talks about localism and people who brag about how local they are.35:50 – Gordo calls in again – buy Indy Pass or buy the Mt Rose Double Down pass.39:25 – On a Musical Note – PB recommends songwriter Josh Ritter and Royal City Band.41:15 – PSA – 17 people have died in avalanches in Europe this season. Slow down and be careful during this next incoming storm cycle.45:05 – Human factors with avalanches, abide the acronym FACETS – Familiarity, Acceptance, Commitment, Expert Halo, Tracks, Social Proof.50:00 – Chatting with Christopher “Toph” Brown and Rick Reed about Sky Tavern.50:45 – Toph grew up skiing Brian Head ski resort in Utah.53:50 – New man-made snowmaking systems implemented in the last year.55:45 – Sky Tavern Learn to Ski and Ride Program – longest running youth ski program in the country.58:55 – Working to get more people involved, reduce costs for members and offer more programs.59:30 – Is there a season pass that adults can purchase to ski at Sky Tavern?1:06:35 – Why there is currently no uphill ski access allowed at Sky Tavern.1:16:45 – Operational season at Sky Tavern is mid-December to mid-March.1:18:25 – Is there avalanche terrain at Sky Tavern?1:23:50 – What's coming up for the summer mountain bike program at Sky Tavern.

Cat & Cloud Podcast The Evolution of Leadership: From Barista to Business Owner - Episode #437 Cat & Cloud Coffee www.catandcloud.com/ Summary In Episode #437, Chris and Jared explore the real shift that happens when you move from barista to business owner. What once felt like fast-paced camaraderie and clear wins on bar becomes a slower, more complex game of systems, sacrifice, and long-term responsibility. They talk through the hidden cost of leadership, the tension between collaboration and independence, and why owners often see a hundred problems before they see progress. The takeaway: leadership evolves, satisfaction changes, and the key is choosing agency—building momentum on purpose instead of drifting through the role. Chapters 00:00 “Is Someone Dead?”: Walking Into a Silent Roastery Meditation 06:00 Love and Hate with Chris Baca 14:00 From Barista to Boss 20:00 The Cost of Leadership, Herb Brooks and Miracle:The Boys of ‘80 26:00 Where do you find satisfaction? 31:00 Business owners often only see what needs to be done 41:00 Agency: Stop Drifting and Choose Your Next Season Cat & Cloud: Instagram www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Webstore www.catandcloud.com/ We LOVE our Wholesale Partners! Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/pages/wholesale Links – Miracle: The Boys of '80 | Official Trailer, Netflix 2026 Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first. Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them. The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.

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