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Childhood anxiety is more common than many parents realize, and it can show up in ways that are confusing or overwhelming for both children and the adults who care for them. In this episode, we explore how worries take shape in a child's mind and what families can do to help children build confidence, resilience, and bravery in the face of fear.Inspired by the ideas behind Shrink Your Worries, this conversation focuses on practical ways to help children understand their anxious thoughts, calm their bodies, and gradually face the situations that feel scary. Rather than trying to eliminate worry completely, the goal is to help children learn that they are capable of moving through fear with the right tools and support.We discuss why worries can feel so big for children, how avoidance can unintentionally strengthen anxiety, and why small steps toward bravery can make a powerful difference over time. Parents will also learn how to respond to anxious moments with calm, connection, and encouragement so children feel supported rather than overwhelmed.This episode is especially helpful for parents, educators, and professionals who want to better understand childhood anxiety and learn practical strategies that empower children to face their worries with courage.To find out more about Poppy, click here , more here too on Poppy's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppyoneillbooks/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Powerful Legions of LightAround the world, there are billions who carry light not as a trend, not as a reaction, but as a position of power.They may look ordinary from the outside. They have families, jobs, responsibilities, daily routines. But internally, they are steady. Trained. Clear. Although up to this day they have been asleep, indulging in light/dark, keeping the docket stamped day in and day out.For them, the flare in the sky that is shaped as a Fire Horse will tell them it is time to stop darkness in their lives and become their true selves. The selves that:Are not glued to outrage cycles.Are not baited by every provocation.Are not destabilized by headlines.But instead they are building. Creating. Anchoring. Clearly seeing reality for what it is. Correctly perceiving their true nature.As they look at the flare of the Fire Horse year, it is not a call to scramble. It is a signal of confirmation.Stand where you are.The powerful legions of light are not being summoned into battle. They are being reminded of their strength. They are asked to wake up and open their eyes to see what is now visible.Have you felt that you can no longer:Shrink to make others comfortable.Dilute clarity to avoid being labeled.Enter shadow arenas to prove endurance.That is because light-only is not softness. It is mastery. It is command.It is the discipline to hold coherence when chaos tries to recruit you.The powerful legions of light are not waiting for the Fire Horse.They ARE the Fire Horse.The force of this year does not belong to chaos. It belongs to those steady enough to direct it. The momentum, the acceleration, the exposure, all of it becomes power in the hands of those aligned with clarity and vision.The Fire Horse does not drag the legions of light. It is the legions of light.And the legions of light don't brace for impact, they are the impact.I hope this article was long enough to find you, my friend.The discussion doesn't stop here - listen to the full podcast episode for unfiltered insights from Inelia and our panelists. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drivingtotherez.com/subscribe

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Relationships often carry hidden financial pressure, especially when income shapes influence. This isn't about budgeting. It's about identity misalignment quietly reorganizing marriage, leadership, and power.Money doesn't just fund your life. It shapes your relationships.In marriage, leadership, and family systems, income can quietly become influence. Contribution can subtly become authority. And financial responsibility can create both pressure and loneliness — especially for the one who carries the weight.This episode explores how money moves relationally:The loneliness of being the financial stabilizerThe quiet diminishment of earning lessHow contribution can become control without anyone intending itWhy resentment grows when identity fuses with incomeThe fear that if financial leverage disappears, influence might tooMany high performers and high-responsibility leaders don't struggle with strategy. They struggle with the invisible tension money creates in relationships.When income becomes proof of competence, safety, or worth, it reorganizes power dynamics. Conversations tighten. Voices defer. Resentment builds quietly on both sides.This isn't a budgeting conversation. It's an identity conversation.This Saturday episode is about Horizontal Alignment — how internal recalibration shows up in marriage, leadership relationships, boundaries, and everyday conversations. Not through effort. Through presence.If you've felt:Financial pressure in your marriageDecision fatigue as the primary earnerRelational strain around contributionConfusion about why money conversations feel chargedYou're not failing at communication. You may be carrying identity load.Today's Micro Recalibration:Think of one relationship where money carries weight.When money enters the room, who do you become?Do you tighten? Dominate? Withdraw? Over-explain? Shrink?Then gently ask:If my worth were already secure, what would shift in this dynamic?Not to fix it.Just to notice.Because recognition is where recalibration begins.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Learn about The Recalibration Cohort→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things...

It is a special midweek drop and the group chat is packed. This episode covers the forces quietly reshaping the economy right now — from AI slashing business costs overnight, to GLP-1 drugs gutting the snack industry, to private credit markets showing their first real cracks. The guys break down what is actually happening beneath the headlines, why sports viewership is at an all-time high, which consumer brands are quietly hitting $10 billion, and why the stock market may be setting up for a violent rally. No fluff, no filler — just the conversations happening in every serious group chat right now.   Topics Covered This Episode: 1. AI Is Replacing Your Entire Software Stack How using Claude cut one company's AWS bill from $9,500 a month down to a projected $500 — and what that means for every business owner still paying for legacy SaaS tools. Plus: Lovable jumps from a $300M to $400M run rate in a single month, and Anthropic adds $6 billion in run rate in two months. The AI economy is not coming — it is already here. 2. The GLP-1 Effect Is Hitting Corporate Earnings Campbell Soup's snack division dropped 6% in a single quarter with no obvious explanation other than 30 million Americans now on GLP-1 medications. The guys explore the downstream ripple effects — grocery aisles, fast food, supplement brands, and what retailers like Kroger do when people simply stop snacking. 3. Private Credit Is Cracking Blackstone, Blue Owl, and Cliffwater are all facing record redemption requests after two major auto suppliers backed by private credit funds went under. Is this an economy problem, a bad-lending problem, or a panic problem? The guys break it all down and explain why it matters even if you have never heard of private credit. 4. Sports Is on an Unprecedented Run Every sport — NFL, NBA, MLS, World Baseball Classic, UFC — is posting record ratings. The guys explain why gambling, fragmented media, and the death of cable news are all fueling the surge, and why the Tom Brady flag football league and the Gronk vs. Logan Paul beef are the perfect example of how modern sports entertainment actually works. 5. The $10 Billion Consumer Brands Nobody Is Talking About Quince hits a $10 billion valuation doing nearly $2 billion in revenue by going factory-direct to consumers. The guys break down why consumer investing is back, who is losing market share, and what the rise of brands like Keats and Whatnot means for traditional retail. 6. Millionaire Taxes, Fraud, and the Wealth Exodus Washington State's new 9.9% millionaire tax, the staggering scale of hospice care fraud in Los Angeles, and why billionaires — and now regular millionaires — are leaving high-tax states for Nevada, Texas, and Florida. The argument is simple: clean up the fraud first, and you would not need to raise taxes at all. 7. The Stock Market Rally Nobody Wants to Miss Goldman Sachs is calling for an extreme stock rally. The guys explain why $8.5 trillion sitting in money markets has nowhere else to go, why the US stock market is the only investable market left in the world, and why owning assets — not just earning a salary — is the only play that makes sense right now.   Group Chat News drops every week. Subscribe so you never miss the conversation.    

In this episode of the Lose Your Cravings Podcast, we explore what it truly means to care for your body without trying to shrink it, especially in a culture shaped by diet trends, fitness pressure, and unrealistic pop culture ideals. For women struggling with body image and emotional eating, shifting away from weight loss as the main goal can feel deeply challenging—but also incredibly freeing. We discuss how diet culture ties self-worth to size, why this impacts cravings and emotional eating, and what a wellness-focused approach can look and feel like instead. You'll also hear three practical strategies to help you move from body control to body care, redefine success beyond the scale, and begin building a more peaceful, supportive relationship with your body.Join my Nourished Mind + Body Community here!Become a sponsor of the Lose Your Cravings Podcast here!patreon.com/loseyourcravingsGet my FREE Guide: Break Free From Nighttime EatingWant to dive deeper into ending your cravings and overeating once and for all? → Book a call with me! Keysa Amaro helps women manage their emotional eating and cravings without deprivation or complicated meal plans so they can show up fully in their life and career.

In this episode, we explore what to do when the weight of uncertainty and overwhelm makes it hard to think, create, or move forward. We open with the legendary survival story of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition, drawing practical lessons about leadership, adaptability, and creative resilience. When everything spins out of control, it's not about getting back to what we've lost—it's about reframing the mission and determining the next right move.We dig deep into how overwhelm isn't just a productivity hiccup, but a genuine threat to creativity and motivation. Drawing on personal experiences and years working with creative leaders, we share three actionable moves for anyone feeling stuck, anxious, or creatively compressed. These aren't quick fixes; they're mental models and practices to help talented professionals regain clarity and get unstuck, even when the path ahead is anything but clear.Five Key Learnings from This Episode:Redefine Success in the Moment: When circumstances change, don't cling to old goals. Instead, ask, “What does winning look like now, with what I have?”Shrink the Target: Limit your field of view. Focus on the one thing you can accomplish today that will make everything else easier or less necessary.Name What's Actually Wrong: Overwhelm is often a symptom of unrecognized fear or unresolved tension. Identify and write down the specific issue that's weighing on you.Protect a Pocket of Presence: Carve out uninterrupted time—just 20 minutes—to be alone with your thoughts. This helps your mind recover, make connections, and surface what really matters.Remember, Overwhelm Means You Care: Feeling overwhelmed isn't failing; it's a sign that you're carrying meaningful responsibility. You don't need to solve everything at once. Clarity and small wins create the momentum to move forward.Get full interviews and bonus content for free! Just join the list at DailyCreativePlus.com.

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This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, dives into Jack Dorsey's claim that AI could dramatically shrink corporate workforces. Chris Walton and guests Cassie Ryding and Joanna Rangarajan debate what this means for the future of work, whether companies will truly replace employees with AI, and how organizations may need to rethink talent strategy in an AI-driven world. ⏩ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/COjVCrP5sHE #AI #FutureOfWork #JackDorsey #RetailTechnology #OmniTalk

Ryan and the After Dark crew get into it on a night where the frustrations are running high and the callers aren't holding back. From the Cameron Achord special teams hire to Matt LaFleur's maddening habit of going conservative with a lead, nothing is off limits — and the phone lines are loaded with takes. Uncle Rico kicks things off breaking down the Achord hire and why the new special teams coordinator's track record raises real questions TJ from Alabama delivers a sharp analogy about LaFleur wanting to eat healthy but ordering cheese curds — perfectly capturing the coach's gap between aggressive talk and cautious play-calling Nico from Idaho champions "big beefy men" and sparks a conversation about why measurables don't always matter if a guy is just a good football player Garrett calls in with a passionate salute to Ryan's recent Bisaccia breakdown, and Ryan opens up about a rough day and why these calls mean more than people realize If you're tired of conservative play-calling, questionable staff grades, and coaches who talk aggression but coach scared — this one's for you. Plus, stick around for movie talk about Limitless and that weird Matt Damon shrinking movie. #Packers #PackernetAfterDark #GoPackGo #GreenBay #NFL #MattLaFleur #CameronAchord #PackersTalk This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02            

Ryan and the After Dark crew get into it on a night where the frustrations are running high and the callers aren't holding back. From the Cameron Achord special teams hire to Matt LaFleur's maddening habit of going conservative with a lead, nothing is off limits — and the phone lines are loaded with takes. Uncle Rico kicks things off breaking down the Achord hire and why the new special teams coordinator's track record raises real questions TJ from Alabama delivers a sharp analogy about LaFleur wanting to eat healthy but ordering cheese curds — perfectly capturing the coach's gap between aggressive talk and cautious play-calling Nico from Idaho champions "big beefy men" and sparks a conversation about why measurables don't always matter if a guy is just a good football player Garrett calls in with a passionate salute to Ryan's recent Bisaccia breakdown, and Ryan opens up about a rough day and why these calls mean more than people realize If you're tired of conservative play-calling, questionable staff grades, and coaches who talk aggression but coach scared — this one's for you. Plus, stick around for movie talk about Limitless and that weird Matt Damon shrinking movie. #Packers #PackernetAfterDark #GoPackGo #GreenBay #NFL #MattLaFleur #CameronAchord #PackersTalk This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02            

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PodcastSummary: "Google has implemented a quantum-resistant encryption method for HTTPS by integrating the Kyber post-quantum algorithm into the TLS protocol, enhancing security without affecting browsing speed. The company optimized cryptographic key sizes to balance performance and protection, and combined Kyber with classical encryption methods for compatibility and future readiness. This approach enables businesses to secure sensitive data against current and future threats while maintaining fast online experiences. Google tested the solution across millions of Chrome browsers, confirming no significant impact on connection speed. The advancement sets a new standard for security in industries such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce, and encourages entrepreneurs to adopt quantum-safe protocols and stay informed about encryption trends to protect digital assets and build customer trust."Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send a textAnna Rollins grew up as the kind of girl who took her faith seriously — and that's exactly why it hurt her so much. In this conversation, Anna and I dig into her memoir Famished: On Food, Sex, and Growing Up as a Good Girl, where she traces how purity culture's messages about desire, self-denial, and the body quietly fueled decades of disordered eating, compulsive exercise, and sexual pain. What strikes me most is that Anna's parents were loving, her church wasn't overtly abusive — and yet the cumulative message she absorbed was shrink yourself.  I think this conversation is going to resonate deeply with so many of you.THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:To Heal or Harm: Scripture's Use as Poison or Medicine for Abuse Survivors by Dr. Steven Tracy. How to refute it when Bible verses are weaponized! https://amzn.to/4rSYkZuTO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our workAnd check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!LINKS MENTIONED: Get Anna Rollins' book FamishedFollow Anna on SubstackWatch our Love & Respect Docuseries The Portuguese version of The Great Sex RescueThe Chinese version of The Great Sex RescueThe Spanish version of The Good Girl's Guide to Great SexSupport the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books: The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves Better The Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex And she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

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Everyone wants influence.Everyone wants impact.Almost no one wants the cost.In this episode, Kellan exposes the dangerous myth that being inclusive, vague, and universally liked leads to success. It doesn't. It leads to irrelevance. If you don't have haters, you haven't said anything. If you're afraid to narrow your audience, you're afraid to multiply your impact.Your story isn't just something that happened to you. It's preparation. And when you let it become a stand — clear, aligned, consistent — you become powerful.Key Takeaways:Why yelling at injustice doesn't fix anythingThe difference between a stand and an opinion“You can let it ruin you or you can let it refine you”Why clarity attracts and vagueness repels impactThe real reason people avoid taking a standHow consistency between belief and behavior builds powerWhy shrinking your audience actually multiplies influenceThe cost of staying liked, vague, and smallHow your developmental story becomes your causeWhy leadership begins with self-leadership

Kate Gordon has watched American energy policy evolve for two decades across multiple presidential administrations. Her frank conversation about rising utility bills, surging demand from data centers, the complicated truth about coal's comeback and whether an all-of-the-above energy strategy still exists in America or whether we're now just picking winners and losers.

Do you ever catch yourself wanting to delete, shrink, or simplify something in your business that's actually working? Patterns in business can be sneaky like that!After my biggest year ever, adding 100K+ in revenue and watching my clients hit milestones like 30K months and full practices, I found myself wanting to disable pages on my website, strip things back, and get rid of what felt like "too much." It turns out, I was mislabeling complexity as messiness. That same impulse I have in my home to declutter everything? It had crept right into how I was running my business.In today's episode, I'm getting real about how I caught myself mid-sabotage and what I'm doing differently now. I'm also inviting you to look at your own stress responses because the thing you do when your business feels overwhelming might not be solving a real problem. It might just be giving your nervous system a quick hit of relief.If you're in a season of growth and things feel heavier than you expected, this episode is for you.Topics covered on Patterns In Business:Self-sabotaging patterns in business that were quietly working against meThe difference between fruitful complexity and actual disorganization in a growing therapy practiceYour nervous system can trick you into shrinking what you've built instead of learning to hold moreThe patterns in business you default to under stress often mirror what you do in your personal lifeThe important question I now ask myself before making any impulsive changesResources from this episode:Liberated Business: www.thebadtherapist.coach/liberatedbusinessWhat Your Therapist Thinks: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatYourTherapistThinksConnect with Felicia:Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic SheetsInstagram: @the_bad_therapistWebsite: www.thebadtherapist.coachQuote:“ There are all sorts of ways that we can sabotage our success and our growth because we're uncomfortable with the success and the growth that we are experiencing.” - Felicia

SummaryIn this Q&A roundtable, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen talk about what to do when life gets stressful and everything feels out of control. They explain that most people panic, quit their goals, and then feel even worse. Instead, they tell you to slow down, breathe, and focus on what you can control, like meal prep, water, steps, and protein.They answer a question about wanting to throw your scale across the room. They explain that weight goes up and down for many reasons, and you need more weigh-ins each week to see the real trend. They also talk about why avoiding the scale can backfire later.Next, they talk about “bulk” vs “lean” pre-workout and explain it depends on your goal, but most people don't need different supplements for different phases. Finally, they answer a question about struggling to believe healthy habits can last forever. They remind you that you don't have to do it forever right now. You just have to do it one more day, and keep stacking small wins.Chapters(00:00) Q&A Roundtable Intro and Why People Panic When Life Gets Hard(01:05) Slow Down, Make a Plan, Focus on the Biggest Needle Driver(02:46) Your Reaction to Chaos Can Make Everything Worse(05:10) Client Story: Staying on Track During Stress(08:22) Q1: How to Stop Hating the Scale Every Weigh-In(10:14) Why You Need More Weigh-Ins for Better Data(12:00) The Scale Is Not a Grade for Your Effort(16:08) Maintenance Tip: Keep Weighing In and Set an “Oh Crap” Number(20:05) Q2: Bulk vs Lean Pre-Workout(22:55) Q3: “How Do I Believe This Can Stick for Life?”(25:02) One More Day and Shrink the Habit(29:29) Wrap Up and Submit QuestionsSUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/B6bpTBDYnDcbUkeD7How to Connect with Us:Chase's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/Chris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/Interested in 1:1 Coaching: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/1on1-coachingJoin The Fit Fam Collective: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/fit-fam-collective

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Dr. Reid is a clinical assistant professor at University of Pennsylvania and an associate professor at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.  She attended medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed her psychiatry residency at UCLA. This podcast will focus on her new book, Guilt Free:  Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations.  Dr. Reid also writes and podcasts on Substack at A Mind of Her Own focused on helping individuals nurture a deep and lasting self-trust.  She is also a regular contributor to Psychology Today with her blog "Think like a Shrink."  Her writing has also been featured on KevinMD and Doximity.  For more information, please see:  https://www.jenniferreidmd.com/ This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-334-dr-jennifer-reid-guilt-free-reclaiming-your-life-from-unreasonable-expectations Have a blessed weekend!

Epstein List Meltdown, RFK & Kid Rock's “Bro Workout,” and NYC's Print-Money Housing Plan Dan and Corey riff on the awkwardly named “12 day war” and the possibility of another Iran conflict, arguing U.S. war cycles and shifting goalposts (from nukes to missiles/protests) mirror past regime-change disasters like Libya, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. They spend time on Epstein, insisting elites across both parties are implicated, questioning why there's no major public uprising, and describing how internet “fog” and clips like the Leslie Wexner deposition hot-mic muddy real accountability. Comedy bits include Dan's vivid dream about arranging a Jake Paul–sanctioned fight with Tim Pool, plus a long roast of an RFK Jr./Kid Rock workout video. They mock AOC's Munich foreign-policy “word salad,” praise Tim Burchett's anti-DOJ/uniparty rant, and hammer NYC socialist-style housing proposals (government-funded rent, printing money), warning rent caps and higher property taxes lead to slums. The episode closes by tying inflation to war spending (via a Dave Smith clip) and criticizing Democrats for not releasing Epstein files or pursuing indictments sooner. 00:00 Welcome to Libservative: War Jokes & the ‘12-Day War' Name 02:02 This Week's Rundown: AOC, Aliens, Epstein Fallout & More 02:59 Cutting Back on Booze = Vivid Dreams (Jake Paul vs Tim Pool) 06:36 RFK Jr + Kid Rock's ‘Ultra-Gay' Workout Video Breakdown 11:17 Epstein List: Why No Mass Protests & Why ‘It's All of Them' 18:11 Wexner Deposition Hot Mic & How the Internet Warps Everything 23:50 Accountability Crisis: Monarchy vs ‘Republic, If You Can Keep It' 28:50 DC Is One Party: Shutdown Votes, Schumer/Pelosi, and the Massey Feud 34:47 Iran War Watch: Mission Accomplished Theater & Moving Goalposts 41:08 Regime Change Blowback: Libya, Iraq, Syria as Warnings 42:45 War Isn't a Marvel Movie: The Real Costs of “Quick” Strikes 45:39 Ron Paul Was Right: Predictable Middle East Outcomes & Inflation at Home 46:56 Escalation Signals: Base Evacuations, Military Assets, and Israel's Endgame 49:10 “They Want to Be Freed” Myth: Rally-'Round-the-Flag & Speaking for Other Nations 55:53 From Foreign Wars to Domestic Freedom: Ali, Hampton, MLK & Class vs Race 01:04:43 Pivot to NYC Politics: Zoran Mamdani's Housing Plan Under the Microscope 01:07:18 ‘Housing Is a Right'? Libertarian Case Against Forced Subsidies 01:17:22 Printing Money for Rent: Incentives, Slumlords, and the Education Pipeline 01:21:50 Why Socialists Misread Economics: Wealth Creation, Scarcity, and “Greed” 01:23:38 Greed, rent caps & property taxes: how you create slums 01:26:12 “Socialism honeymoon” and the inevitable blame game 01:27:12 Parks & Rec ‘Ice Town' analogy for bankrupting a city 01:28:53 Argentina under Milei: inflation down, protests up, and labor reform 01:35:27 AOC's Munich word salad & the ‘unimpressive' Congress problem 01:45:15 Tim Burchett on the DOJ ‘sewer' and Washington cover-ups 01:54:04 Shrink the feds: blackpill voting, inflation, and war spending 01:56:39 Dave Smith on Rogan: wars, money printing, and who inflation helps 02:02:36 Epstein files & DOJ ‘independence': Blakely's rant + show wrap  

Duji declines another date. Rover believes hot people get life handed to them. Au pair affair update. People do not believe how Krystle lost her phone. Rover keeps getting served a sexy ad for an online game. Tyler Reddick comments on the video of Michael Jordan grabbing his son. A police officer's body cam footage shows him snapchatting while driving to the scene of a plane crash. Class action lawsuit has been filed against the TSA for taking people's money. Duji sleeps with an ice pack in her bed. There is a scientific explanation for what happened to the Quad God, Ilia Malinin, falling twice during the Olympics. Duji had to see a shrink to deal with the pressure of ice skating. An unhoused man was seen peeing on Rover's car. Is there a taste difference between Hershey's Kisses and the Hershey bar?

Duji sleeps with an ice pack in her bed. There is a scientific explanation for what happened to the Quad God, Ilia Malinin, falling twice during the Olympics. Duji had to see a shrink to deal with the pressures of ice skating. 

Duji declines another date. Rover believes hot people get life handed to them. Au pair affair update. People do not believe how Krystle lost her phone. Rover keeps getting served a sexy ad for an online game. Tyler Reddick comments on the video of Michael Jordan grabbing his son. A police officer's body cam footage shows him snapchatting while driving to the scene of a plane crash. Class action lawsuit has been filed against the TSA for taking people's money. Duji sleeps with an ice pack in her bed. There is a scientific explanation for what happened to the Quad God, Ilia Malinin, falling twice during the Olympics. Duji had to see a shrink to deal with the pressure of ice skating. An unhoused man was seen peeing on Rover's car. Is there a taste difference between Hershey's Kisses and the Hershey bar?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duji sleeps with an ice pack in her bed. There is a scientific explanation for what happened to the Quad God, Ilia Malinin, falling twice during the Olympics. Duji had to see a shrink to deal with the pressures of ice skating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I'm joined by Matt Stuckey, President of Stuckey Automotive. Matt explains how real estate mandates, throughput targets, and workforce pipelines intersect, and why productivity—not volume—is the real competitive edge in today's market. This episode is brought to you by: 1. iPacket - iPacket also offers iPacket Recon, iPacket OnTargeting and iPacket Value - the newest product to the iPacket line-up. iPacket partners with thousands of dealer partners and is headquartered in Williamstown, WV. For more information, visit @ here or follow the company on Facebook and LinkedIn. 2. Lotlinx - What if ChatGPT actually spoke dealer? Meet LotGPT — the first AI chatbot built just for car dealers. Fluent in your market, your dealership, and your inventory, LotGPT delivers instant insights to help you merchandise smarter, move inventory faster, and maximize profit. LotGPT is free for dealers, but invite-only. Join the waitlist now @ here. 3. CDG Recruiting - Hire top dealership talent, fast. From sales managers to GMs and C-suite execs, we've placed over 1,000 roles across auto retail. Ready to scale without the hassle? Visit @ here to get started. Check out LotGPT here: https://lotlinx.com/lotgpt-waitlist/ Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cdgcircles.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dealership recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgrecruiting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fix your dealership's social media ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.trynomad.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Topics: 05:08 Why waste prime retail real estate on dirty, used car reconditioning? 05:18 The "Shrink the Footprint" strategy for building high-leverage, low-overhead dealerships. 09:07 The "150-unit rule" that dictates exactly when you must centralize operations. 22:08 Why the secret to a happy family business is never working in the same building. 23:48 How to force your sales team to average 25 units—double the national average. 25:12 Why 45 minutes is the "magic number" that defines a modern car delivery. 25:27 The "Stopwatch Audit" trick to find out exactly where your deals are dying. 26:45 Ending the "Print-Scan-Shred" insanity to reclaim hundreds of lost staff hours. 33:45 The "Clock is Ticking" mindset for stealing B2B market share from competitors. 41:53 Why the "tech shortage" is a myth fueled by lazy dealership training. Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Frictionless checkout has become one of the most discussed topics in retail technology. But for enterprise retailers, the real question is not whether checkout can be frictionless. It is whether it can perform consistently under pressure. Checkout is where throughput, labor efficiency, compliance, and shrink converge. It is the operational control point of the store. In a conversation hosted by Emily Crowe, Editor-in-Chief at Progressive Grocer, Matt Redwood, VP Retail Technology Solutions at Diebold Nixdorf, joined Zara Ngouen, VP Information Technology at Lidl US, to examine what modern AI-enabled checkout requires at scale. The discussion explores how retailers are applying AI-powered age verification to reduce associate interventions while strengthening regulatory compliance. It addresses how real-time behavioral analytics can proactively identify risk patterns and support shrink reduction strategies. And it examines how retailers are redesigning front-end environments to balance automation with human oversight, preserving both efficiency and customer trust. A key theme throughout the conversation is that frictionless checkout is not about removing people or layering in disconnected technology. It is about intelligent retail infrastructure. AI, software, hardware, and services must work together to optimize front-end performance across diverse store formats. As labor volatility continues and cost pressure intensifies, front-end optimization has become a strategic priority. Retailers are rethinking checkout architecture not only to improve customer experience, but to strengthen operational resilience, reduce shrink exposure, and scale modernization efforts across large store estates. For retail executives evaluating AI checkout solutions, loss prevention technology, and automation strategies, this episode offers practical insight into how leading organizations are approaching front-end transformation today.

Will weight-loss drugs fuel the global economy, or give it indigestion? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Michele Gershberg, global health editor and U.S. business editor David Gaffen about the impact of falling obesity rates on consumer spending, productivity and government finances. Sign up for the ⁠⁠Reuters Econ World ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Eliza Davis Beard Sound engineering and music by Josh Sommer Visit the ⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Our Standards: ⁠**The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.⁠** Further listening Dating apps Is Big Tech too big to slow down? Labor market limbo ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've done the responsible thing for years - cutting back, being careful, trying not to mess up - but still feel like financial progress is slower than it should be, press play. Erin and Keri talk about the quiet ways fear and old money patterns can shape your choices long after your situation has changed, and what it actually takes to move from stability into growth. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today's episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at mintmobile.com/skye Support our sponsor, Chime. Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. It just takes a few minutes to sign up at chime.com/erin  Thanks also to Function Health. You can own your health for $365 a year. Visit www.functionhealth.com/ERIN or use gift code ERIN25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. Leave us a voicemail message here: www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly  Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online or from your favorite bookstore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Precious metals markets showed resilience this week, with gold holding near $5,000 per oz and silver closing at $77.37 per oz despite a sharp, headline-driven flash crash selloff sparked by a now-denied report about Russia rejoining the U.S. dollar system. The brief volatility underscored how sensitive markets remain to geopolitical narratives, but physical demand trends suggest underlying strength. Second, tightening physical silver supply continues to stand out globally, with Chinese exchange silver bar inventories falling toward 25 million ounces and COMEX registered inventory down roughly 54% since India's surge in imports last fall. Strong buying from Turkey, India, and robust sales at the Perth Mint reinforce the idea that retail and institutional investors alike are rotating more aggressively into silver. Finally, the broader macro backdrop remains firmly supportive of bullion, as U.S. deficits approach $3 trillion annually and total federal debt nears $40 trillion. With stock-to-gold ratios breaking down and fiscal discipline appearing unlikely in the near term, the long-term debasement narrative continues to drive strategic allocations toward gold and other precious metals. Listen this week's podcast with an open mind — beyond the flash crash headlines and the political theater of ongoing congressional hearings, the real story unfolding in gold and silver may be far more significant than most investors realize.

It’s well-known that the U.S. cattle herd continues to shrink. The January U.S. Cattle Inventory report showed the total inventory at 86.2 million head on January 1. That was down 300,000 head from last year. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you feel like you're working out seven days a week just to get smaller but you still don't feel confident, energized, or powerful in your own skin...this episode is for you.The truth is, society has conditioned us to believe that "success" means shrinking. We're told that if we aren't exhausted after every workout, it doesn't count. But real, lasting transformation happens when you stop trying to disappear and start focusing on what you can build.In this episode of the Redefining Strength Podcast, I sit down with Tara LaFerrara. Tara is a premier fitness coach, creator of the Broads app, and an expert at helping women move away from the "all-or-nothing" mindset to build real strength and confidence.Together, we break down:The "Shrinking" Trap: Why success isn't measured by a number on the scale and how to shift your focus to taking up space.The HIIT Girly Phase: Why the "more is better" approach leads to burnout and how to transition to intentional lifting.Identity Shift: Why building a habit takes 60 days, but building an identity takes years and why most people stop too soon.The Challenge Gap: Why we stop challenging ourselves as we get older and how to regain the courage to be a beginner again.Filtering Information Overload: How to put blinders on when social media tells you there is only "one way" to train.The All-or-Nothing Solution: Practical strategies to win your day even when you can't get all ten things on your to-do list done.Under-Recovering vs. Overtraining: Why rest and deload weeks are actually the fast track to breaking through plateaus.If you've ever thought:“It only counts if I'm dripping in sweat and exhausted.”“I want to be strong, but I'm afraid of taking up too much space.”“I'm an all-or-nothing person; if I miss one workout, the whole week is ruined.”“I've built the habits, but I still don't feel like I've changed who I am.”This episode is for you.Chapters:00:00 – Stop Trying to Shrink!01:50 – Leaving the "HIIT Girly" Mindset Behind 14:27 – Why We Struggle to Be Beginners as Adults 19:22 – Habit vs. Identity: The Real Timeline for Change 25:21 – Filtering the "Information Overload" of Social Media 31:52 – How to Finally Break the All-or-Nothing Cycle 37:23 – Why Recovery & Deloading Are Non-Negotiable 

If central banks “control money,” why do we still get credit booms, banking crises, and bubbles, and what can a new Fed chair actually do about it? Who actually controls money, the central bank, commercial banks, or the markets? We break money into two parts: currency and finance . Once you see that split, a more unsettling reality appears: central banks can set the price of money (interest rates), but they don't directly control the quantity, because commercial banks create new money every time they approve a loan. From fractional reserve banking and the “pull” model of credit creation, to why Treasuries sit at the centre of the whole machine, we explain what central banks actually do Can Kevin Warsh tighten and cut at the same time? Markets moved on a single sentence. The politics want low rates. The plumbing wants discipline. Only one of those can win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can be smart, experienced, and successful—and still find yourself shrinking in high-stakes conversations. In this episode, we unpack why this happens to so many accomplished women and why it has little to do with competence. You'll learn the subtle communication habits that quietly give away authority—and practical shifts you can use immediately to show up with calm certainty, clarity, and presence when it matters most.You'll learn the three most common ways accomplished women unintentionally diminish their impact: over-explaining, softening the ask, and waiting to be invited into the conversation. More importantly, you'll discover simple, powerful shifts that help you show up with clarity and calm authority when it matters most.This episode is for women executives and senior leaders who are ready to stop over-functioning and start leading from self-trust—without apology or second-guessing.In this episode, you'll learn:Why over-explaining can dilute credibility—even when your ideas are strong How softening language undermines otherwise reasonable asks Why waiting to be invited costs influence in senior rooms The mindset shift from being granted authority to assuming itIf this resonated, this is exactly the work I do with women executives who want to command high-stakes conversations with presence, clarity, and unshakable self-trust. If this sparked something in you, let's talk. Favor to AskIf you enjoy this podcast, please leave a review on Amazon or wherever you listen. Your reviews help more people find the show and start communicating with greater confidence and ease.Some resources for you:Come to my first-ever retreat! If you're an executive woman looking to become a more confident communicator and uplevel your presence and ability to command any room, join us HERE. It's April 30-May 3.Get 3 Strategies to Speak Up in Meetings here.Project more confidence and credibility with my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: Words to Avoid | Karen LaosMy book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/ Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Episodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videosAbout me:Many years ago I found myself tongue-tied in a boardroom, my colleagues and executives staring at me. My stomach in my throat, I was unable to get the words out (in spite of being in a senior leadership role). Then, I heard my boss shut down the meeting. My heart sank. I was mortified. She pulled me aside and said, "You didn't trust your gut. You could've tabled the meeting like I did."Why didn't that option occur to me in the moment? Why did I feel like I needed permission?That was the day I set out to change. I began a journey of personal growth to discover the root of the problem. Once I did, I wanted every woman to experience that same freedom.I'm now on a mission to silence self-doubt in 10 million women in 10 years by giving them simple strategies to speak up and ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond, resulting in more clients, job promotions, and negotiation wins.Companies like NASA, Netflix, Google, and Sephora have been propelled toward more effective communication skills through my signature framework, The Confidence Cocktail™.This is your invitation to step into your most confident self so you can catapult your career! Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world's most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Powerful Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator. Get my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: Words to Avoid | Karen Laos Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Episodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videosMy book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/

Claudia Noriega-Bernstein shares her transformative journey from a challenging upbringing in South America to becoming a successful producer and emotional intelligence coach. She discusses her experiences with arranged marriage, overcoming cancer, & the importance of emotional intelligence in personal growth. She emphasizes the need for women to embrace their true selves & take responsibility for their choices. Her insights on parenting and leadership provide valuable lessons for empowering the next generation.Claudia is a passionate Inner-Abundance Coach, empowering overwhelmed moms and women to move from survival mode to a life of clarity, confidence, and deep purpose. As a 3 time cancer survivor, immigrant, mother of three daughters and 2 stepdaughters, Claudia brings a lived experience of resilience, reinvention, & transformation. Her mission is to help women reconnect with their worth & reclaim the vibrant life they deserve. Claudia is an artist, writer, philanthropist, inner-abundance coach for moms, mentor, mother, and wife. During her career as a journalist, she has worked for magazines and television in South America and the US, touching subjects from parenting, forgiveness, and growth to political issues. She started her career on television at 17 years old as an actor, appearing in one the most popular Telenovelas (Soap-opera) called Carmin, airing in over 37 counties as well as mini-series and important advertising campaigns like Levi's in South America.After moving to the US, she worked producing and managing a show on the Strip in Las Vegas and writing to different publications but when she became a single mother of three, she had to put her passion for writing on hold. In 2008, while she participated in an Emotional Intelligence training at Choice Center University, she discovered life coaching, and it became one of her passions. "Helping others achieve self-confidence, good relationships, their life purpose and becoming authentic leaders, brings so much joy to my life; especially when I help them stand in their own power and have clarity about who they are and where they want to be, so they can ultimately become the best version of themselves." She has dedicated the last seventeen years of her life to empowering people, especially children, and women. As an Inner-abundance coach, she has helped people from different backgrounds to discover and implement the full potential of their own creative powers for personal growth and self-healing. Get In Touch With Claudia:CompanyWebsite:  https://claudianoriegabernstein.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudianoriegabernstein/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-noriega-bernstein/

The Office for National Statistics has said that by 2029 it expects more deaths than births in Britain. Simultaneously migration could go into reverse soon, with more people leaving our shores than arriving. But how will a shrinking - and ageing - population affect our politics, our economy and our lives?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Tom Calver, Data Editor, The Times and The Sunday TimesHost: Manveen Rana.Producer: Olivia Case.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Could Britain's population actually start shrinking soon?Further listening: Britain is in a cancer crisis. Will a new strategy fix it?Clips: Sky, ITN, BBC.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's podcast, we share a portion of a word from Chuck Pierce on how we are in now moment and must move forward.  Listen in and receive the prayer we release for you to walk in your "Now" purpose.  

A nurse in Pennsylvania had been on her feet for twelve hours. She was supposed to go home, but the unit was short-staffed, so she stayed. During that overtime, a patient was diagnosed with cancer and needed two chemotherapy doses. She administered the first, placed the second in a drawer, and headed home. She forgot about the second dose. It wasn't discovered until the next day. The patient was fine; they got the treatment in time. But think about what happened. This wasn't a careless nurse. This was a dedicated professional who stayed late to help her team. Her skills didn't fail. Her knowledge didn't fail. Her energy failed, and her judgment went with it. That's the trap. We assume our thinking stays constant, that the brain in hour fourteen is the same brain that showed up in hour one. It's not. Last episode, we tackled deciding under uncertainty. But fatigue does something different. Uncertainty makes you hesitate. Fatigue makes you stop caring. Why Your Brain Makes Worse Decisions by Evening You've probably heard the popular saying: "Making too many decisions wears you out, so by evening your judgment is shot." That idea dominated psychology for twenty years. Researchers believed decision-making drained from a limited mental reserve, like a battery running down. Then, independent labs tried to reproduce those results at scale, and the effect vanished. One study, 23 labs, over 2,000 people, found nothing. A second, 36 labs, 3,500 people, same result. The experience is real, though. People do make worse decisions after a long day of mental effort. What was wrong was the explanation. Your brain doesn't drain like a battery. After sustained effort, it shifts priorities. It starts favoring speed and ease over accuracy. Not because it can't think carefully, but because it decides careful thinking isn't worth the effort. Decision fatigue isn't your brain shutting down. It's your brain quietly lowering its standards without telling you. Decision Fatigue in the Real World That science isn't abstract. It plays out every day. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital tracked over 21,000 patient visits. Doctors prescribed unnecessary antibiotics more frequently as the day went on. Not because afternoon patients were sicker. Because saying "here's a prescription" is easier than explaining why you don't need one. Five percent more patients received antibiotics they didn't need, purely because of timing. The same pattern shows up everywhere. Surgeons make more conservative calls later in the day. Hand hygiene compliance drops across a twelve-hour shift. Financial analysts grow less accurate with each additional stock prediction they make in a single day. The drift always goes in the same direction: toward whatever requires the least effort. That drift explains something we've been exploring across this series. When you're exhausted, someone else's conclusion isn't just tempting, it's a relief. The algorithm's recommendation saves you from having to evaluate. The expert's opinion saves you from forming your own. That's mindjacking, finding the open door. Fatigue doesn't just degrade your thinking. It makes you grateful to hand it over. Your Four Warning Signals Knowing the science is useful. But what matters more is catching fatigue in yourself before it costs you. Here are four signals that your judgment is compromised. Signal 1: The Default Drift. Someone proposes a plan that sounds... fine. Not great, not terrible. Two hours ago, you'd have pushed back, asked harder questions. Now you just nod. You're not agreeing because you're convinced. You're agreeing because disagreeing takes energy you no longer have. Signal 2: The Irritability Spike. A colleague asks a reasonable question, and it feels like an interruption. When your emotional response is out of proportion to the situation, it's not the situation. Your reserves are low. Signal 3: The Shortcut Reflex. A decision that should take twenty minutes takes thirty seconds. You skip the analysis, go with your gut. There's a version of this that sounds like confidence. "I trust my instincts." But late in the day, that phrase is often code for "I'm too tired to think this through." Signal 4: The Surrender. You stop forming conclusions and start borrowing them. Someone says, "I think we should go with Option B" and you feel a wave of relief. Not because Option B is right, but because you no longer have to figure it out. That relief is the signal. When outsourcing, your judgment feels like a gift instead of a loss, you're running on empty. If two or more of these show up at the same time, stop. Your judgment isn't reliable right now. Don't trust it with anything that matters. Four Moves to Protect Your Judgment Those signals tell you something's wrong. Here's what to do about it. Move 1: Postpone it. Move the decision to a high-energy window. For most people, that's morning. Think of those hours like premium real estate. Stop filling them with trivial meetings. Move 2: Shrink it. Instead of "Should we pursue this entire strategy?" ask "What's the one thing I need to decide tonight?" Tired minds handle focused questions better than open-ended ones. Move 3: Add a checkpoint. Make the call, but build in a mandatory review: "Here's my decision. We revisit on Thursday morning." Not indecisiveness. A safety net. Move 4: Pre-commit. Before you're ever exhausted, set rules for your future tired self. "I don't approve expenditures over $10,000 after 6 PM." "I don't respond to emotionally charged emails the same day." "I don't make personnel decisions on Fridays." This is the most powerful move because you're making the decision when you're strong so you don't have to make it when you're weak. Pre-commitment also means structuring the order of your decisions. Researchers studying car buyers found that customers who faced the most complex choices first were significantly more likely to accept defaults on everything that followed. The decisions wore them down. The fix was simple: put simple choices first. Front-load your high-stakes choices the same way. Design your day so that by the time your energy fades, the remaining decisions matter least. Recovery as a Decision-Making Strategy Everything I've just described helps you manage fatigue in the moment. But there's a deeper question: what are you doing to actually replenish? We treat fatigue like it's inevitable. It's not. It's a sign you're spending more than you're recovering. The fix isn't another productivity hack. It's genuine rest. Real time away. Disconnected. Off. I learned this the hard way. Early in my career, I was a workaholic, just like my father. It took years to see the connection between rest and judgment. When I became a CEO, I made recovery a priority. We offer unlimited PTO, but offering it isn't enough. I take it visibly, because if the person at the top doesn't step away, nobody believes they're allowed to. A team that never replenishes is permanently operating in a degraded state. That's slow-motion failure. The triage framework buys you time. Recovery is what actually refills the tank. Your Pre-Commitment Challenge Every framework in this series assumes you'll use it when it counts. But mental fatigue is the silent killer of good frameworks. You can know everything about logical reasoning and second-order effects, and still make a terrible call at 10 PM because your mind decided careful thinking wasn't worth the effort. That's why this isn't just another episode. This is the one that determines whether everything else actually works in your real life. So, before this episode ends, pick one pre-commitment. One rule your strong self creates for your tired self. "I don't approve budgets after 7 PM." "I don't reply to conflict emails the same day." Whatever yours is, write it where you'll see it when you're exhausted. Then tell one person. Not for accountability theater. Because saying it out loud makes it real in a way that thinking it never does. Remember that nurse? She had the knowledge, skills, and dedication to stay late for her team. What she lacked was a system to protect her judgment when her energy failed. Your worst decisions don't happen because you're not smart enough. They happen because you're too tired to use the intelligence you already have. That nurse had all night to realize what she'd missed. But what if she hadn't? What if someone had needed that decision in the next five minutes? That's a different kind of danger. Not fatigue alone, but fatigue with a ticking clock. "We need an answer by the end of the day." "This offer expires at midnight." "The board meets tomorrow." Sometimes those deadlines are real. Sometimes they're manufactured to make you decide before you can think. How do you tell the difference? That's next time. Subscribe so you don't miss it. Before You Go If you haven't written down your pre-commitment yet, do it now. Sticky note, phone, back of your hand — I don't care where. Then tell someone. If mindjacking is a new concept for you, I've got a full episode that breaks down how to spot when your thinking has been hijacked, whether by outside forces or by yourself. Link's below. For those who want to support the work and the team behind these episodes, you can become a paid subscriber on Substack.  One question for the comments: What's your pre-commitment? Drop it below. Make it public. Make it real. The best decision you make today might be the one you don't let your exhausted self make tonight. Sources: Berxi/NCSBN case studies: Pennsylvania nurse fatigue incident (chemotherapy administration error) https://www.berxi.com/resources/articles/medication-errors-in-nursing/ Linder, J.A., et al. (2014). Time of Day and the Decision to Prescribe Antibiotics. JAMA Internal Medicine, 174(12), 2029-2031. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/1910546 Hagger, M.S., et al. (2016). A Multilab Preregistered Replication of the Ego-Depletion Effect. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 11(4), 546-573. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1745691616652873 Vohs, K.D., et al. (2021). A Multisite Preregistered Paradigmatic Test of the Ego-Depletion Effect. Psychological Science, 32(10), 1566-1581. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0956797621989733 Levav, J., et al. (2010). Order in Product Customization Decisions: Evidence from Field Experiments. 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HEADLINE: Leaving Earth: The Historic Launch of Apollo 8. GUEST AUTHOR: Bob Zimmerman. SUMMARY:The Saturn 5 launches successfully, and for the first time, humans leave Earth's orbit, watching their home planet shrink while navigating with primitive computers.

You're a bimbo. A nag. Too mumsy. Too bossy. Ever had any of those labels put on you? Far from harmless words, Ashley James is clear they all work to shrink women and girls.In this chat with Fearne, Ashley recalls her first experiences of street harassment, and the way she victim blamed herself.They also explore the shame that keeps women silent about their altered bodies after giving birth; Ashley talks about her own post-partum body, including the reality of piles, prolapse, and vaginismus.Wondering if marriage is right for you? Ashley runs through her pros and cons. Plus, are we still allowed to watch and enjoy wildly problematic films like Grease...?Ashley's book, Bimbo, is out on February 12th.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Gabor Maté Louise Thompson Jane Goodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(featured photo shows David, his wife Yvonne, and son, Joey, when young) Meet the Incredible Dr. David Antonuccio, Part 2 of 2 Shrink, Songwriter, and Hero Today we continue our conversation with my dear friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. David Antonuccio, a true scholar, clinician, researcher, musician, and champion of scientific transparency. The Nicotine Patch Study David revisited his landmark research on the nicotine patch, a costly trial involving roughly 600 participants who were randomly assigned to receive either a real nicotine patch or a sham patch. The goals were to assess safety and efficacy. The safety data looked reassuring. However, the efficacy findings were unexpected: the placebo patch worked just as well as the active nicotine patch in reducing smoking. The sponsoring company published the safety data but refused to publish—and refused David access to—the efficacy findings, which showed no advantage for the nicotine patch. You can check the link to the NEJM article here.  David writes: "Notice the 48 week follow-up data were excluded in this paper despite the fact that they were available. That really annoyed me. I also now believe that the original version of the paper was ghostwritten and ghost analyzed by the industry folks.in other words.  I'm not sure that the authors ever had access to the "raw" data before they were analyzed." This was important because there was a decrease in smoking DURING the study among those wearing the patch, and getting their "fix" of nicotine that way. . . but what happened AFTER the study?  David writes: "Here is the link to the follow up paper that emphasized efficacy and included the 48 week follow-up data." Notice that this paper was not published until three years later, when the Nicotine Patch had already been heavily advertised and sold on the market. This early experience in his career revealed the tension between marketing interests which focus on sales, and scientific interests which focus on truth and transparency—a daunting and frustrating pattern that would emerge again and again in his career. Expert Testimony in a Tragic Criminal Case David then described expert testimony he provided in a deeply troubling legal case. A 72-year-old woman, happily married for 50 years and a respected kindergarten teacher, had recently been prescribed Paxil, along with Ambien and Ativan. She abruptly, and without memory, woke up in the middle of the night and stabbed her husband 200 times and was subsequently arrested for homicide. There was no jury trial; instead, a plea bargain was used to determine sentencing. Dr. David Antonuccio was called as an expert witness in her defense. He described Dr. David Healy's research documenting a significant increase in both suicidal and violent urges among some patients taking SSRIs, especially Paxil. He argued that this woman's bizarre behavior was consistent with a drug-induced dissociative or fugue state. Based in part on David's testimony, the charge was reduced to manslaughter, and the judge sentenced her to time served, allowing her to return home to her children. For more on this topic: David Healy's Research on SSRIs and Homicidal Urge SSRIs Called on Carpet Over Violence Claims Black Box Warnings and Patient Rights David also emphasized the urgent need to revise Black Box warnings to reflect the full range of possible toxic or dissociative effects of psychiatric medications—not just suicidality. He has long advocated for a Patient Bill of Rights to ensure scientific transparency and informed consent. A Surprising Conversation with Dr. John Nash David shared a fascinating personal story about calling Dr. John Nash, whose life inspired the award-winning film A Beautiful Mind. In the movie, Nash's recovery from schizophrenia  is portrayed as medication-dependent. However, Nash told David directly that this was not true—the medication narrative was added to the script, possibly out of concern that portraying his recovery without meds might discourage viewers from taking prescribed medications. Nash said: "What saved me was the support of family and friends." Music, Truth, and "Buzz" David is also a talented songwriter. One of his songs, "Buzz," addresses the emotional and ethical issues surrounding electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The inspiration came from a man in the Midwest who was legally ordered to undergo ECT against his will. A widespread public outcry ultimately convinced the judge to rescind the order. Forgiveness and "In the Air Tonight" One of David's favorite songs is Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight," which he sees as a deeply spiritual musical meditation on forgiveness—a theme David considers one of the most powerful psychological forces we possess. David explains that the Phil Collin's song is about forgiveness, but more indirectly and specifically about the songwriter's inability to forgive. And yes—David sang it live for us on the podcast! You might be interested in this chapter that David coauthored on the science of forgiveness Thank you for joining us today. And heartfelt thanks to you, Dr. David Antonuccio, for your gifts of enlightened skepticism, ethical courage, incisive scientific thinking, and soulful musical talent. David, Rhonda, and David

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In this week's episode of WSJ's Take On the Week, our hosts Telis Demos and Miriam Gottfried get into why the market still hasn't made up its mind on Kevin Warsh's nomination as the Federal Reserve chair, and why gold and silver trades fell on the news. Then Telis says he'll be looking at Coinbase and Robinhood's earnings this week to help make sense of bitcoin's falling value. Our hosts then break down the software selloff that followed Anthropic's release of new legal tools. After the break, Miriam is joined by Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst, at WSJ Invest Live. They discuss his investment philosophy in the age of AI. Taneja explains why he waited for a $60 billion valuation to invest in Anthropic and shares his view on why market bubbles can actually be a force for good. He also provides his view on how AI and robotics could challenge every human skill within the next 20 to 30 years. This is WSJ's Take On the Week where co-hosts Telis Demos, Heard on the Street's banking and money columnist, and Miriam Gottfried, WSJ's private equity reporter, cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance—the big trades, key players and business news ahead. Have an idea for a future guest or episode? How can we better help you take on the week? We'd love to hear from you. Email the show at takeontheweek@wsj.com. To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com Further Reading Saying You Want to Shrink the Fed Is One Thing. Doing It Is Another. Wall Street Can't Decide Whether Kevin Warsh Will Be a Friend or Foe Threat of New AI Tools Wipes $300 Billion Off Software and Data Stocks AI Won't Kill the Software Business, Just Its Growth Story The Week Anthropic Tanked the Market and Pulled Ahead of Its Rivals For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com, WSJ's Heard on The Street Column, and WSJ's Live Markets blog. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Follow Miriam Gottfried here and Telis Demos here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Daily Shift, we explore the belief that staying connected requires being agreeable or low-maintenance. Real connection doesn't ask you to disappear or make yourself smaller. This episode reflects on: Why shrinking can feel safer than being seen How self-silencing impacts connection What it means to belong without losing yourself Belonging shouldn't cost you who you are.

Where Science, Shadow Work, and Spirit Collide to Manifest Your Miracles.You're showing up. You're doing the work. You're journaling, meditating, vision boarding, and affirming the hell out of your desires. But inside? You still feel stuck. Stagnant. Like something just won't move, no matter how hard you try. This episode is for every woman who's tired of blaming herself when discipline doesn't equal momentum. I'm ripping the shame veil off and telling you the truth — it's not about effort. It's about nervous system regulation.You're not lazy. You're not broken. You're operating from survival mode. And that's why all your “right moves” still feel wrong. So let's break this loop and get you regulated, activated, and back in your power.Episode Takeaways:Why being stuck doesn't mean you're failingHow self-blame forms when effort doesn't equal safetyWhy you can't outwork an unsafe nervous systemThe difference between forward motion and regulationHow slowing down can create real progress3 energetic steps: Name it. Shrink it. Anchor it.If this episode sounds like you, it's not a flaw — it's a pattern. And patterns can be regulated, softened, and rewired. Real change begins with safety, not pressure. You don't need to do more. You need to feel safer being who you already are. Let's get you there, together.Mentioned in the episode:Want to reprogram while you sleep? Try my monthly Hypnosis Library: https://manifestingmiracles.thinkific.com/bundles/2026-sleep-hypnosis-manifestation-series✨ MANIFESTING MIRACLES ACADEMY ✨(previously called Secret Society of Manifestors)Your Gateway to Manifesting Wealth, Love, Joy, and Freedom.Join now: https://manifestingmiracles.thinkific.com/pages/memberships⬆️ Try it out for free for one month!

Join Dr. Aziz LIVE for a 3-day virtual event: Not Nice LIVE > Go here for details and tickets.In this episode of Shrink for the Shy Guy, Dr. Aziz exposes one of the most insidious traps keeping people stuck in anxiety, guilt, and people-pleasing: The Nice Trap. This subtle form of self-erasure convinces you that being agreeable, self-sacrificing, and undemanding will earn you love, respect, and belonging. But in reality, it does the opposite. You feel anxious, disconnected, and unseen—because you're not showing up as you. Dr. Aziz breaks down how this trap gets wired early in life, the invisible rules that keep you playing small, and the internal “trip wires” that trigger guilt the moment you try to break free. More importantly, you'll learn how to spot those rules… and begin rewriting them. Packed with insights, mindset shifts, and real-world strategies, this episode invites you to reclaim your boundaries, speak your truth, and finally stop trading authenticity for approval.