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Brand new PM Andy Burnham is not hanging about. On day one he set about purging Starmer loyalists from the Cabinet and setting out his policy agenda, including fresh cost-of-living measures. Is this the fresh start Labour needs? Listen up for live in-pod sackings! Plus: Are we facing the end of reading? Scrolling through WhatsApp messages, Netflix subtitles and Instagram captions mean we're arguably reading more words than ever – yet book reading has nosedived in recent years. Has the “post-literate” society already arrived? • Questions for But Your Emails? Thoughts? Comments? Email us at ogwn@podmasters.co.uk. ESCAPE ROUTES • Marie went to watch Christopher Nolan's latest epic, The Odyssey • Rachel also delved into Greek mythology and has been bingeing Netflix's Kaos • Jonn is watching spy thriller The Agency on Paramount+ • Seth has been reading Hostel, House and Chambers: Accommodating the Victorian and Edwardian Working Woman www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Seth Thévoz, with Rachel Cunliffe, Jonn Elledge and Marie Le Cont. Produced by James Liddell. Audio Production by Robin Leeburn. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Tom Taylor and Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Text your thoughts and questions!We often think rest is something we earn after we've worked hard enough. We push through exhaustion, tell ourselves we'll slow down later, and believe that getting more done is the key to feeling better. But what if we've been thinking about rest all wrong?This week, in episode 323 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, we're revisiting one of our most impactful conversations with Gary Ware, founder of Breakthrough Play, keynote speaker, certified coach, and bestselling author of Playful Rebellion. As part of our summer series on energy, stress, and nervous system regulation, this timely re-release explores why rest is essential—not as a reward for productivity, but as the foundation that makes sustainable productivity possible.Gary Ware is the founder of Breakthrough Play, a keynote speaker, certified coach, and the bestselling author of Playful Rebellion. Through applied improvisation, positive psychology, and the science of play, Gary helps individuals and organizations reduce stress, strengthen communication, spark creativity, and build more sustainable ways of working. His mission is to help people challenge the belief that productivity requires constant hustle and instead embrace play and rest as powerful tools for greater impact, innovation, and well-being.In this conversation, Gary introduces three distinct types of rest—macro, micro, and meso—and explains how each one helps reduce stress, restore creativity, and support your energy in different ways. He also shares why play isn't childish, why entrepreneurs often resist rest the most, and how small shifts can dramatically improve your focus, well-being, and impact.Key Takeaways:Rest isn't something you earn. It's something that allows you to do your best work.Chronic stress keeps your brain in fight, flight, or freeze mode, reducing creativity, empathy, and clear thinking.Better sleep isn't always about getting more hours. Improving the quality of your sleep can make a significant difference.A consistent wind-down routine helps your body transition into restorative sleep.Macro rest focuses on deep restoration through quality sleep and recovery.Micro rest consists of short five-minute breaks throughout the day that help reset your brain and restore energy between tasks.Scrolling social media or checking email isn't true rest. Choose activities that genuinely recharge you instead.Meso rest means intentionally stepping away from work for several hours, a day, or longer to pursue hobbies, family time, or activities that bring joy.Hobbies aren't a luxury—they help your brain make creative connections and improve problem-solving.Play looks different for everyone. The goal isn't to do what others find fun, but to discover what genuinely restores and energizes you.Sustainable productivity begins with honoring your energy, not constantly pushing through exhaustion.Rest isn't the opposite of productivity—it's what makes productivity sustainable. When you give yourself permission to rest before you're completely depleted, you create space for greater creativity, better decisions, stronger relationships, and more meaningful work. What would change if you stopped trying to earn your rest and started treating it as one of your greatest strengths?Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH GARY WARE:WebsiteLinkedInCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through the Power of PlayEpisode 321: Why Fun and Play Belong in a Productive LifeEpisode 249: Five Energizing Habits to Make You More ProductiveEpisode 172: Why the Simple Act of Pausing Will Make You More ProductivePlay: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Dr. Stuart BrownPrimed to Perform by Neel Doshi & Lindsay McGregor(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Book a Clarity CallDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!I'm part of a free virtual event called Burn Beautiful, alongside over 25 experts in burnout, well-being, and leadership. My session is all about the minimum effective day, practical tools to make your days more sustainable. It's available through July 7th, is free, and you can listen on your own schedule. Go to positivelyproductive.com/beautiful26 to register.
The crew goes off on Usher for performing "commando" and showing full cheeks on stage—is this the new standard for R&B tours?, On the Homie Helpline, things get absolutely unhinged when a listener named "Stephanie" confesses to hoarding her exes' underwear to "reminisce" about the past. We also help "Jackie" explain how she pawned an old promise ring from her ex to buy her husband a Hibachi grill and a pizza oven after a massive jewelry store mishap. Chisme dives into the World Cup's messiest moments, including the conspiracy that Shakira sent a "clone" to perform and the ex-girlfriend trying to insert herself into Julian Quiñones' first goal,. Finally, the crew debates why R&B singers and TV dads are actually the "worst of the worst" when it comes to being creeps. [Edited by @iamdyre
The squad tackles a wild Homie Helpline where one listener admits to keeping a secret "scrapbook" of her exes' underwear, while another reveals she pawned a past promise ring to buy her husband a hibachi grill.
The squad navigates a legendary Homie Helpline featuring "barbecue betrayals" and side pieces who are terrified of being promoted to the "main" position after 15-year marriages crumble. Between the relationship drama, we check in with Jesus the Trainer as he swims through a West Hollywood flood and investigate the "scripted" World Cup simulation involving Messi and an infant Lamine Yamal.
Do you have trouble sleeping? An occasional late night or early morning is probably not dangerous, but too many people get too little sleep on a regular basis. How does that affect their health? Even more importantly, what can they do to change the situation? You'll want to listen to find out if you need a sleep reset. At The People's Pharmacy, we strive to bring you up to date, rigorously researched insights and conversations about health, medicine, wellness and health policies and health systems. While these conversations intend to offer insight and perspective, the content is provided solely for informational and educational purposes. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medical care or treatment. How You Can Listen You could listen through your local public radio station or get the live stream at 7 am EST on Saturday, July 18, 2026, through your computer or smart phone (wunc.org). Here is a link so you can find which stations carry our broadcast. If you can't listen to the broadcast, you may wish to hear the podcast later. You can subscribe through your favorite podcast provider, download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of the page, or listen to the stream on this post starting on July 20, 2026. The podcast will be available on Monday (July 20, 2026) Do You Need a Sleep Reset? Why is sleep so important for good health? Our guest is a sleep medicine specialist who uses a metaphor of Disneyland. Crucial maintenance on the theme park happens at night, when there are no visitors. Streets are cleaned, flower beds are weeded, and rides are inspected and, if needed, repaired. None of that can happen while the park is open for business. Our bodies and brains also need time for maintenance and repair, and some of that happens while we are sleeping. When we don't get the rest we need, we may find ourselves at increased risk for diabetes, cardiovascular problems, cancer, cognitive challenges and even premature death. Unfortunately, anxiety about not sleeping can keep people awake all on its own. How can people break that cycle? We'll also discuss ways that people can get help avoiding screens at night. That is an important part of a sleep reset. Blue light from the screen signals the brain to be alert instead of relax. Scrolling social media can often be emotionally upsetting, which also makes it more difficult to fall asleep. Is Your Diet Keeping You Awake? Most of us recognize that a big midnight snack, á la Dagwood Bumstead of the Blondie comic, is probably not conducive to sleeping well. How does nighttime eating affect our circadian rhythm? Are there diets that we should avoid because of their impact on sleep? Dr. Seheult describes a study in which volunteers had their sleep stages monitored closely during the time they were consuming different diets (Obesity, July 2023). When they followed a high-fat, high-sugar diet, it disturbed the pattern of their brain waves during what should have been restorative sleep. How Do Sleep Problems Affect Eating Habits? A lot of us are aware that when we are sleep deprived, we are more inclined to become hangry and we may be less discerning about what we eat. A recent study shows that the sleep deprivation can have an effect even if it is fairly mild and short-term. Scientists recruited people who normally sleep seven to eight hours a night and asked them to stay up an extra hour and a half (Annals of Internal Medicine, July 7, 2026). During the six weeks of that part of the experiment, people were less active during the day. They also ate more, so they gained about a pound, on average, during those six weeks. Presumably, disrupting sleep for a longer period of time would result in greater weight gain and metabolic disruption. Would a Ketogenic Diet Help with a Sleep Reset? A ketogenic diet, in which the body relies on ketones rather than glucose for energy production, may be helpful. In particular, fasting overnight for at least 14 hours helps the body do what it must during sleep time. To figure out when you should stop eating, identify when you usually start to feel sleepy. That should be your bedtime. Having your last meal of the day about three hours before that will generally offer enough time for digestion so that you don't experience reflux in the middle of the night. Morning Light and Afternoon Naps Your sleep reset may depend on getting your own circadian rhythm to synchronize with the rest of the world. That is where early exposure to morning light comes in. It's beginning to feel a bit like The People's Pharmacy is on repeat: get morning light exposure! It sets your system up for feeling awake and alert during the day and starting to feel sleepy as the light fades in the evening. Obviously, this is most helpful for people who work during daylight hours. Those working overnight shifts would have to organize their days differently. People who have trouble falling asleep may be tempted to take a nap in the afternoon to make up for the lost sleep. That could be a mistake, as it relieves the sleep pressure that helps people fall asleep without trying. Learning to Fall Asleep If you interact with parents of very young children, you may have heard of sleep training. People have strong feelings about this, both pro and con. Adults rarely need sleep training, though. What we are more likely to need is “not-sleeping un-training.” Too many people approach the bedroom as though it were a stage, and sleep is the performance. No wonder they may develop some performance anxiety about sleeping! Other individuals have learned to associate the bedroom with tossing, turning and watching the clock. Consequently, their bodies tense up instead of relaxing when they get between the sheets. There is no easy quick fix for this problem, but cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia has been proven effective for most people. How About PM Pain Relievers? Even though there isn't an easy fix for sleep troubles, many people want one. They reach for the PM pain reliever and hope it will offer them a good night's sleep without a prescription. The “PM” part of that pain reliever is an old-fashioned antihistamine called diphenhydramine. You might be more familiar with its brand name: Benadryl. You'll also find it in Tylenol PM, Advil PM and all the other PM meds because it tends to make people feel drowsy. What's wrong with that? To start with, it isn't clear that it remains effective after a week or two. In addition, people with restless leg syndrome often find that it makes their condition worse. Other folks report that diphenhydramine can result in an unpleasant “hangover” the next day, in which they feel drowsy though not asleep for a good part of their waking hours. What Wakes You Up at Night? If your sleep problem is waking in the wee hours and having trouble getting back to sleep, you should consider the possibility that you have sleep apnea. The REM sleep of those early morning hours is not as deep as some other sleep stages. Consequently, an alarm signal from your brain saying you haven't taken a breath for 20 or 30 seconds may be more likely to wake you. Sleep apnea may be treated by providing air so that the pressure props the collapsing airway open. We discuss this in greater detail along with a new alternative to a CPAP machine in the podcast for this week. This Week’s Guest Dr. Roger Seheult is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University. He is quadruple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. His current practice is in Beaumont, California. He is a critical care physician, pulmonologist, and sleep physician at Optum California. Dr. Seheult lectures routinely across the country at conferences and for medical, PA, and RT societies. He is the director of a sleep lab and the Medical Director for the Crafton Hills College Respiratory Care Program. He is co-founder and presenter for MedCram.com, a site that offers concise and easy-to-follow medical videos on a range of topics. Roger Seheult, MD, MedCram, Loma Linda, UC-Riverside Listen to the Podcast The podcast of this program will be available Monday, July 20, 2026, after broadcast on July 18. You can stream the show from this site and download the podcast for free. Download the mp3, or listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
The squad attempts to mediate a hairy Homie Helpline where a listener's marriage is on the rocks after her husband debuted a "creepy" 80s cop mustache that killed the attraction. Between the relationship drama, the crew investigates the "Brujeria" witchcraft Argentinian fans used to win the World Cup and survives a chaotic studio visit from a 14-foot python and a pooping turtle. [Edited by @iamdyre
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on injury risks for cell phone users.
Do you ever notice that scrolling never actually leaves you satisfied? Fr Columba unpacks why the infinite scroll is built that way on purpose, always teasing, never filling, and contrasts it with what heaven actually offers: God's full, undistracted attention and a satisfaction that lasts. Hell wants to use you and sell your attention. Heaven wants to give itself to you completely. If you've ever felt stuck in the scroll, this is an invitation to notice it, hit pause, and choose contemplation instead.
The squad tries to help Raul navigate a heartbreaking Homie Helpline after his family decides to cremate his grandpa to save money, directly ignoring his final wish to be buried in Mexico. Between the family drama, the crew breaks down why bricked up bison are launching tourists at Yellowstone and roasts Lil Wayne for his latest round of "emo" sad-tweeting. [Edited by @iamdyre
We are diving into the absolute audacity of FIFA trying to sell us actual grass from the World Cup final for a staggering $3,000—talk about a relentless cash grab! ⚽️
The squad attempts to mediate a messy Homie Helpline where a listener's new man "demands" she quit her hard-earned career to be a stay-at-home wife because he claims her industry is full of "slimy guys". Between the relationship drama, the crew roasts Bad Bunny for getting sued for $40 million over a voice tag and investigates FIFA's audacity in selling jars of World Cup final grass for $3,000. [Edited by @iamdyre ^_^ ] Chapters (00:00) Don't You Know I'm Local (2:59) Chisme (6:15) Rap Sheet (8:10) Petty Police (12:00) Scrolling (16:09) The Weather W/ Concrete! (17:51) Homie Helpline (51:02) Summer Camp (56:43) Don't You Know I'm Local (1:00:45) Chisme (1:04:38) Money Moves (1:08:26) Studious Foo (1:14:16) Play Ball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The squad attempts to help Andrea navigate a messy military betrayal after she discovered a hidden makeup bag and a secret pregnancy while visiting her "hero" in Alaska. Between the relationship drama and a creepy caller from Oklahoma, the crew breaks down the terrifying plan to put 50,000 mirrors in space and why thousands of fans accidentally ghosted Jay-Z's legendary 3:00 a.m. encore. [Edited by @iamdyre
We are diving into the terrifying news of a satellite company reflecting sunlight back to Earth—is it for "rescue efforts" or just a giant space laser to hold us hostage for energy bills?
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The squad attempts to mediate a messy Homie Helpline where a listener was ghosted by her younger "puppy" after he faked a daughter emergency to hit Topgolf and the casino with the boys. Between the relationship drama, the crew breaks down 50 Cent's petty Emmy flex over the Diddy documentary and explores LA's new $75 bulletproof van "hood tours". [Edited by @iamdyre
We're diving into the absolute pettiness of 50 Cent celebrating his Emmy nods for the Diddy documentary—should Diddy actually get the trophy for providing 30 years of "content"?
Pick up my new book The American Nightmare! => Click Here! In Today's Episode Are you owning your mornings, or are you letting the world dictate your day before you even get out of bed? Today, you are going to learn the daily execution framework for divine masculinity. You will face the harsh reality of whether you are actively protecting your ecosystem or just mindlessly scrolling through your phone while your family is left vulnerable. When anger rises, do you lead the moment, or do you let the moment lead you? It is time to step up and implement the daily habits of true leadership: taking morning ownership, mastering your emotions, serving without needing recognition, guarding your words to build others up instead of wounding them, and reflecting on whether you are truly leading or just trying to control others. Stop consuming, start producing, and let's get your shit together! Listen Now! Other Resources! > Set Up Your Consultation with our Indexed Universal Life Insurance Team = > https://freedominsurancellc.com/consultation > Track your entire crypto portfolio, build exit strategies and receive real-time sell alerts, all in one simple dashboard. Do all of this with our Crypto Tracking App Merlin! Get 30 Days of Merlin Free => https://www.merlincrypto.com/ > Learn about how to join our 3T Warrior Academy https://sale.3twarrioracademy.com/home?utm_source=linktree&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=CJV Warriors Rise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The squad attempts to mediate a messy Homie Helpline after 22-year-old Beto discovers his baby mama spent their one-month breakup hooking up with her "green-eyed" ex-boyfriend. Between the relationship chaos, the crew exposes Lamar Odom for gaslighting Khloe Kardashian and investigates the "wall seat" scam where United Airlines is charging extra for windowless window seats.
We are diving into the ultimate gaslight as Lamar Odom denies marrying Khloe Kardashian for clout, even though he literally admitted it on camera in his own documentary!
We'd love to know what you're up to this long weekend and how you plan to celebrate Matariki. Some Canterbury DOC rangers have been sharing some of their favourite winter walks as way to get people to stop scrolling and start strolling. They prioritised sunshine and views, low-difficulty, and the dryness of the tracks. So if you're looking for something to do this long weekend, DOC's Lily Toulson is here to help. [picture id="4NBEBVI_copyright_image_196662" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
On today's episode, we go in on BRAIN ROT and what mindless scrolling is doing to our brains, cognitive function and mental health. We also get into the difference between doomscrolling and brain rot and the casino phenomenon behind short-form content. Save your brains!To leave us a message on brain rot or topics you would like to know about, or anything Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12322333/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41231585/https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09658211.2025.2521076#abstracthttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2025.1542271/fullhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12998613/https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1454296.pdfhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10756502/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12329480/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11939997/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11939997/#B16-brainsci-15-00283 (edited) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The squad attempts to mediate a high-stakes Homie Helpline where Armando is forced to choose between losing $1,500 or spending a five-day Cancun vacation sharing a room with his brand-new ex-girlfriend. Between the travel drama, the crew investigates a scandalous probe into LA County coroners leaking graphic autopsy details for profit and roasts boxing star David Benavidez after his fiancée allegedly hacked his Instagram to air out his "personal struggles." [Edited by @iamdyre
It's 2pm, you've read the same email three times, and you're reaching for another coffee. What if that afternoon fog is actually one of the most reliable signals your body sends all day?In this episode, your host Elizabeth Mintun (licensed psychotherapist, certified qigong teacher, and mindfulness coach), explores what's really happening in your nervous system during the afternoon energy dip, and why the way most of us respond (more caffeine, more willpower, more pushing) quietly costs us more than we realize.Elizabeth unpacks the biology behind the midday slump - from circadian rhythms to the lesser-known 90-minute ultradian waves we move through all day - and explains why the familiar "wired and tired" state comes from overriding the body's natural requests to downshift. She shares her own relationship with the afternoon dip, the simple five-minute practices that changed it, and why a real pause works at a level your phone never will. This episode is for anyone who hits a wall every afternoon and has been blaming themselves for it.Key TakeawaysThe afternoon dip is built into your biology. Your circadian rhythm naturally sags between 1-3pm whether or not you ate a big lunch. Cultures around the world have honored this with siestas and midday rest. Your body moves in waves all day. Roughly every 90 minutes (ultradian rhythms), your system asks to downshift - a yawn, drifting attention, the urge to stretch. Each time you override that request with caffeine or willpower, you add activation and tension to the system."Wired and tired" is what stacking looks like. Exhausted underneath, buzzing on top. This state comes from pouring stimulation over unanswered fatigue. Caffeine masks the signal; it doesn't answer it.Scrolling isn't a break. When you switch from the spreadsheet to social media, the input changes but your nervous system stays activated. A true pause is a deliberate downshift, which is a cue of safety that invites the settled, connected ventral vagal state where heart rate eases and breath deepens on its own.ResourcesFree Guided Meditation: https://thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditationThe Sacred Pause Half-Day Retreat in Clintonville (Columbus, OH):
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Why is it so hard to put the phone down, walk away from unhealthy habits, or stop chasing the next quick reward? This episode takes you inside the psychology of cravings, instant pleasure, and the emotional triggers driving modern addiction. The answers may change the way you see your relationship with technology forever.
In the last 50 years, Britain has lost an astonishing 73 million wild birds from its landscape, according to the British Trust for Ornithology. Habitat loss, pesticides, disease, cats and the climate crisis mean there are fewer birds than ever before. For children and young people it can be difficult to appreciate the scale of the loss due to a psychological phenomenon called ‘shifting baseline syndrome', where each generation inherits a degraded version of the environment, and therefore doesn't notice the overall decline. But Gen Z are bucking the trend. Thanks to social media and the Merlin Bird ID app, birding has become cool. To find out what we're missing from the dawn chorus, and why young people are embracing birdwatching, Madeleine Finlay hears from the writer Robert Macfarlane and from Jess Painter, a member of the RSPB's youth council. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
The squad tries to help a listener navigate the heavy "what-ifs" of sleeping through her father's final phone call, leading to a raw and emotional breakdown of survivor's guilt and "Death Hospital" regrets.
Things get absolutely explosive on Homie Helpline when "Chris" calls in to complain about her baby mama, only for her legal wife of 10 years, Carol, to call the station and expose Chris for cheating with a mistress!
This week, Nicki Petrossi and Sarah Gardner take listeners to Washington, D.C., following an emotional and powerful Social Media Victims Remembrance Day (SMVRD)—a day dedicated to honoring the children lost to social media harms and the families fighting to prevent more names from being added to the memorial each year.The episode explores why families, advocates, and lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill to demand action, and why so many parents believe the burden of protecting children online can no longer rest on families alone. Nicki and Sarah reflect on the growing national awareness of social media harms, the momentum created by the ongoing addiction trials, and the frustration of watching meaningful reform continue to stall.They also break down two major developments in Washington: reports that tech CEOs may avoid a highly anticipated Senate hearing on social media harms, and the passage of the controversial Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), which critics say prioritizes Big Tech interests over child safety.Later, parent survivor and Alexander Neville Foundation founder Amy Neville joins the show to share why she and Kristen Bride created SMVRD, what this year's event meant to impacted families, and why keeping courthouse doors open and holding platforms accountable remains critical to protecting future generations.Plus, Nicki and Sarah discuss the growing global movement to raise the age of social media access, why age-gating alone won't solve the problem, and the one change experts believe would make the biggest difference: eliminating the addictive features that keep children hooked.Because remembrance without action isn't enough.Here's a letter-writing tool to contact your Senators. Ask them to Vote "No" on the KIDS Act that passed in the House of Representatives. The Heat is On is an investigative mini-series by Scrolling 2 Death in partnership with Heat Initiative. Thank you to our expert editor, Jacob Meade.
The squad navigates an explosive Homie Helpline where a listener's girlfriend "nuked" his entire high school group chat by air-dropping a "Most Valuable Belona" award show to all the other girlfriends. Between the relationship drama, we break down Lonzo Ball exposing his dad's divorce lies and debate if LeBron James deserves a Laker statue now that he's officially leaving LA.
The squad is losing it over Lonzo Ball calling out his dad, Lavar Ball, for lying to streamers about why his mom really "walked out" after 30 years!
Most artists think their content is flopping because the algorithm hates them, the video quality isn't good enough, or the song just isn't connecting. But a lot of the time, people are scrolling past because the post gives them no reason to care yet.In this episode, we break down why on-screen text hooks matter, why “out now” usually isn't enough, and how artists can use better text hooks to give their songs context before people scroll away. Grab our free 456 Viral Text Hooks for Musicians here: https://onemoretime.fm/456hooksSTART HERE (everything OMT):https://onemoretime.fmFREE: 10 AI Super Prompts for Musicianshttps://onemoretime.fm/superpromptsJOIN OUR DISCORD:https://discord.com/invite/rTAYsPcyEYFOLLOW:Instagram: https://instagram.com/onemoretime.fmTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@onemoretime.fmSHOP (tees + sticker packs):https://onemoretime.fm/shopGET 30% OFF DISTROKID (affiliate):https://distrokid.com/?c=onemoretimeBusiness and guest inquiries: team@onemoretime.fm#IndependentArtist #MusicBusiness #MusicMarketing #onemoretimepodcast 00:00 Why your music gets scrolled past01:35 Matt Hansen's text hook strategy03:44 Why text hooks give songs context06:05 Stop posting “out now”07:23 Your content is going to strangers10:36 Biggest text hook mistakes15:54 The 12 types of text hooks28:36 Artists using text hooks well31:25 Free 456 Text Hooks for Musicians33:39 The 10 Hook Challenge
The squad attempts to help Susie navigate a heartbreaking Homie Helpline after her best friend of 10 years prioritized festival outfits and "eyelashes" over the death of Susie's mother. Between the drama, we break down Cardi B's essential rules for bagging a "baddie" and reveal Vic's "spontaneous baller" strategy for a cheap, high-impact Disneyland date. [Edited by @iamdyre
It's late.You're tired.You know you should put your phone down and go to sleep.Instead, you're opening Bumble. Or Hinge. Or Facebook Dating. Just to "see who's out there."Again.If you've ever found yourself scrolling dating apps after divorce when you weren't actually ready to date, this episode is for you.Because most of the time, you're not looking for love.You're looking for relief.In this episode, Dawn, Tiffini, and Joy unpack what is really happening when loneliness, heartbreak, attachment wounds, and the need to feel wanted collide with dating apps.Together, they explore:Why dating apps can feel almost addictive after divorceThe surprising connection between attachment wounds and app scrollingWhy attention and validation rarely make loneliness go awayWhat you're actually seeking when you keep checking for matchesThe difference between genuine connection and a dopamine hitHow fantasy, hope, and loneliness can keep you stuck in unhealthy patternsWhy your ex moving on often triggers the urge to start dating before you're readyWhat grounded dating actually looks like after divorceHow to build real safety and connection without relying on strangers to provide itIf you've ever caught yourself planning a future with someone whose profile you just read five minutes ago...Or re-downloaded a dating app you swore you were done with...Or wondered why being wanted doesn't actually make you feel better...This conversation will help you understand what's really happening underneath the swipe.Because healing after divorce isn't about finding someone new.It's about creating enough safety within yourself that you no longer need a dating app to soothe the ache.Resources Mentioned:• Join our free Cocoon community• The Loneliness Roadmap• Monthly workshops, support, and connection inside CocoonListen now and discover why scrolling dating apps isn't really about dating at all.Support the show✨Join the Cocoon Community - your people are waiting! ✨
The squad tries to save Omar's 4th of July proposal from his "habitual ruiner" brother who is planning to hijack the family party with a surprise pregnancy reveal. Between the family drama, the crew breaks down the shocking news of LeBron James officially dumping the Lakers and why thieves are now risking jail time for $10,000 in Pokémon cards.
Omar hits up the Homie Helpline wondering if he should sabotage his brother's pregnancy reveal after the "habitual ruiner" tried to steal his 4th of July proposal spotlight.
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The squad attempts to mediate a World Cup family feud after Janice promises her limited USA tickets to both her "forever pops" and her boyfriend of four years who don't get along. Between the soccer drama, the crew investigates why international tourists are hating on US tipping culture and roasts the Lakers' newest recruit for looking like a 6'10" giant minion. ⚽️
The squad tries to help Jasmine navigate a "funeral from hell" after discovering her husband wants to drive his parents to the service of the woman he cheated with, leading to a debate on whether she should just "buy the thing" and drain his credit card. Between the family drama, the crew reacts to a son calling his video vixen mom a "garden hose" and Barack Obama living in a "presidential suite" inside Donald Trump's head. [Edited by @iamdyre
The squad dives into a heavy Homie Helpline featuring a mother fighting her late son's in-laws over his ashes, rumors of brujeria, and a grandmother using a baby as "Simba" ransom. Between the family drama, the crew exposes the AI gas price conspiracy, roasts Drake's baby mama for getting married on Father's Day, and debates if Big Sean is a "pure thespian" or just a thirsty rapper. [Edited by @iamdyre ⚽] Chapters (00:00) Don't You Know I'm Local (3:57) Chisme (6:41) Rap Sheet (8:36) Petty Police (12:51) Scrolling (17:31) The Weather W/ Concrete! (19:15) Homie Helpline (59:26) Don't You Know I'm Local (1:02:53) Chisme (1:07:26) World Cup Recap (1:16:46) Studious Foo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1942DM A concussion in college forced Meg Josephson to stop everything. No drinking. Just silence and darkness for a long recovery. That stillness changed her relationship with alcohol for good. Here she gets honest about why we reach for a drink, our phones, food, anything that helps us avoid what's bubbling under the surface. Underneath the habit is usually a wound, and the behavior is just a way to feel safe. Her take on presence is the part that sticks. Being present doesn't mean feeling good. Sometimes it means feeling kind of awful and staying there anyway. The practical piece is simple enough to try right now. Inhale for four. Exhale for six. It won't erase the anxiety, but it tells your body you're safe. And noticing the anxiety instead of running from it? She calls that a huge step. A great place to start. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics Meg Josephson, Lewis Howes, anxiety relief, coping mechanisms, nervous system regulation, breathing techniques for anxiety, sitting with discomfort, mindfulness and presence, addiction root causes, people pleasing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The squad attempts to mediate a high-stakes Homie Helpline where Jason's coworker, Chad, used a "sick day" to party at the USA game but refused to return the favor for the Mexico match, leading to a plot involving "warehouse politics" and stolen lunches.
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Send us Fan MailThe numb life still makes noise. In today's episode, we get into cheap thrills, emotional emptiness, and the quiet ways people try to escape a life they barely feel present in. Scrolling, smoking, chasing comfort, planning the next distraction, and reaching for fast dopamine are not always the real problem. Most of the time, they are the signal.We look at what sits underneath escape patterns, why pretending everything is fine can become its own kind of trap, and how “being the rock” can quietly turn into a polished way to avoid what hurts. If your comfort habits have started feeling less like rest and more like running, this one may hit closer than expected.Here's a related episode that builds on today's conversation:#496 | The Myth of An "Easy Life" - https://apple.co/4xD29phLearn more about:
This week Mandy has Scottish culture writer Louis Staples on the podcast to chat all things Bravo. Louis, whose work can be seen in Harpers Bazaar, Rolling Stone, The Cut, Vogue, and more shares his thoughts on what's made the Summer House scandal get so big. Louis and Mandy also discuss The Valley (which Louis called millennial misery porn) and the Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Plus, hear Mandy's thoughts on RHOA and In the City.Follow Louis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisstaples/Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/
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The DL's are nothing if not diligent and this week, one particular DL is in touch with a life lesson of their very own and you might well want to try this for yourself! Meanwhile, little Nigel continues to disrupt proceedings, but he's so cute you'll forgive him!The Wittering Whitehalls is a Global Production.✉️ You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com
Scrolling through old birthday photos, watching her boys grow from newborns into the children they are today, Emily Rose Massey noticed something she hadn't expected to see in those pictures — her own transformation. Because while she was busy raising four boys, God was quietly, faithfully doing a deep work in her too. That process has a name: sanctification. And in this tender and theologically rich episode, Emily unpacks what it means, why it matters, and why the God who began this work in you is the same God who promises to complete it. Sanctification — being set apart, made holy, conformed to the image of Christ — is not a self-improvement project. It is the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer, and 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 makes the most encouraging promise imaginable: the One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. Emily reminds us that our position in Christ is forever fixed — nothing can snatch us from His hand. But while we rest in the finished work of the cross, we are also called to partner with the Spirit through Scripture, prayer, service, and discipleship, allowing Him to renew our minds and gradually loosen the grip of worldly thinking and fleshly desire. The goal is not perfection this side of heaven — it is a life that, day by day and year by year, looks a little more like Jesus. Today's Bible Verse "May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it." — 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, NIV Ponder Today Sanctification is God's work, not yours alone. You partner with the Holy Spirit in the process — but the deep, transforming work of making you holy belongs to the faithful God who called you. Rest in that. Your position in Christ is forever fixed. No failure, no stumble, and no season of spiritual dryness can change what Christ has already secured for you. Sanctification flows from that settled foundation — it does not establish it. Holiness grows gradually, not overnight. The goal is not perfection this side of heaven but a life that, day by day, looks increasingly like Jesus. Small, steady steps of obedience matter more than dramatic overnight transformations. Spiritual disciplines are how we partner with the Spirit. Bible study, prayer, serving others, discipleship, and evangelism are not how we earn God's favor — they are how we open ourselves to the mind-renewing, desire-transforming work of the Holy Spirit. The longer you walk with God, the less the world's pull satisfies. As your mind is renewed through His Word, worldly thinking and fleshly desires gradually lose their grip. That shift in desire is itself evidence of God's sanctifying work in you. A Prayer for You Today Father God, thank You for saving me, setting me free, and continually sanctifying me. I know that I fail every day, but I lean into Your grace all the more. Your grace is sufficient for each day and is such a gift in my life. You are a God who transforms and purifies — so help me renew my mind with Your Word, that I may know Your good, acceptable, and perfect will and see my life conformed more and more to the image of Your Son. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer stirred a fresh gratitude for how far God has already brought you, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to walk alongside you in your journey of faith and growth every day. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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