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Why Do I Rush Past My Feelings? Anxiety, Trauma Responses, and What Your Nervous System Is Trying to Tell You Do you find yourself rushing through uncomfortable feelings, talking faster when you're anxious, frantically trying to fix things, avoiding difficult emotions, or feeling like you just need to get past something as quickly as possible? There may be a reason. Sometimes what looks like rushing, perfectionism, avoidance, overreacting, shutting down, or trying to control everything around you can be an automatic survival response. Your nervous system may be responding to something happening today based on what it learned during an earlier experience. In this episode of Trauma Healing for Christian Women, Michelle Croyle, LPC, EMDR-Certified therapist, explains how slowing down and paying attention to your reactions can help you recognize what your nervous system may be trying to tell you. Why Do I Rush When I'm Anxious? When anxiety or a trigger hits, your nervous system may respond before your logical mind understands what's happening. You might notice yourself: Talking faster Moving faster Trying to fix everything Becoming unusually angry Feeling an urgent need to leave Avoiding uncomfortable feelings Becoming perfectionistic Shutting down or withdrawing Worrying about being judged Feeling like you're not good enough Instead of immediately asking, "How do I make this feeling stop?", it may help to become curious about why your system reacted in the first place. Could This Be a Trauma Response? Sometimes your reaction isn't only about what's happening now. Your nervous system may have learned a strategy during an earlier experience that helped you avoid rejection, criticism, embarrassment, abandonment, helplessness, or another painful experience. Maybe you learned to move faster. Maybe you tried to make everything perfect. Maybe you withdrew before someone could reject you. Maybe you learned to anticipate other people's reactions. Maybe you pushed uncomfortable emotions away so you wouldn't have to feel them. Those strategies may have served a purpose at one time. The problem comes when your nervous system continues using an old survival strategy in situations where the original threat no longer exists. Perfectionism Can Be About Safety Imagine someone is coming to your house and you suddenly feel frantic. You don't simply want to straighten up. You feel like you have to make everything perfect. What's underneath that urgency? What if someone sees how you really live? What if they judge you? What if they think you're a bad wife or mother? What if someone sees that you're not perfect? The intensity may be telling you something. Perfectionism isn't always about wanting things done well. Sometimes it can be connected to fear, criticism, rejection, vulnerability, or an old belief about what you need to do to be accepted. Why Do I Overreact to Small Things? If your emotional or physical reaction seems much bigger than the situation in front of you, consider whether something older may have been activated. You may notice: "This situation isn't actually dangerous, but my body feels like it is." That can be an important clue. A current experience can sometimes activate emotions, body sensations, beliefs, or survival responses connected to something that happened much earlier. Instead of criticizing yourself for your reaction, you can become curious about it. Slow Down and Notice When you notice yourself becoming frantic, tense, angry, avoidant, shut down, or unusually activated, slowing down may help you understand what's happening. If you feel safe enough to explore it on your own, you might ask: What am I feeling right now? What am I afraid will happen? What does this remind me of? When have I felt this way before? What am I telling myself right now? What do I believe I need to do to stay safe? Is that still true today? Sometimes slowing down allows you to see the connection between what you're doing now and what your nervous system learned to do years ago. Your Nervous System May Need New Information An old response doesn't have to remain your automatic response forever. Once you recognize the pattern, you may be able to give your nervous system a small experience that challenges the old expectation. Maybe you don't make the house perfect before your friend comes over. Maybe you stop studying once you know the material. Maybe you allow someone to see a little imperfection. Maybe you slow down instead of talking faster. Then you notice: I'm still okay. I wasn't rejected. Nobody attacked me. I didn't have to be perfect to be safe. Experiences like these can begin giving your brain and nervous system new information about what's safe now. When You Need Help Going Deeper Not every trauma response should be explored alone. If slowing down brings up overwhelming emotions, memories, body sensations, or experiences that are difficult to regulate, working with a qualified trauma therapist may help you explore what's underneath your reactions more safely. Trauma therapy can help you understand the connection between your current triggers and earlier experiences while developing healthier ways of responding in the present. You don't have to force yourself through something overwhelming in order to heal. Christian Trauma Therapy and EMDR Intensives in Pennsylvania If you keep wondering, "Why do I react this way when I know I'm safe?", there may be something underneath the reaction that needs attention. THERAPY WITH MICHELLE Have you been looking for a Trauma-Informed Therapist who is also a Christian?  Do you want to honor your faith even in your therapy?  Would you love to incorporate deep healing in a way that aligns with God's Word and evidence-based treatments for trauma healing?   I offer THERAPY INTENSIVES which help you to go deeper and with faster results than weekly therapy can provide.  Learn more at: www.emdrpittsburgh.com. For a Free Consultation Call:   If you would like to see about working with me in an EMDR Intensive, you can schedule a free 15 minute consultation call so that we can get to know each other and see if I am a good match for your therapy needs.  Go to www.calendly.com/michellecroyle to connect with me.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: Join our free Facebook Community For Encouragement and Support: CLICK HERE   FREE RESOURCE: If this episode resonated, you might be interested in my free resource.   I created a free, faith-honoring guide that gently explains how healing happens in the body and why you're not failing.  Free Trauma Healing Resource Guide *All content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered professional counseling.  If you need professional therapy, please seek it out, and if you are in immediate danger, please contact emergency services near you.

Sara Connell's company closed 2024 with a multi-seven-figure year. A few months into 2025, she shut down all her flagship programs.Nothing was broken. For almost 20 years, Sara and her team have helped more than 2,000 women write books, give TED talks, and build their voices. She planned to do it for the rest of her life. Then, in her words, the light changed. Clients who used to want the whole year-long container started saying it was too much. And something in Sara knew a change was coming that she didn't want.She's still in it. That's exactly why I wanted to record this now, before there's a clean ending to tell.We get into:* What the business looked like on paper right before it stopped fitting* Why you can't reverse-engineer your way through this kind of change, when the old decision-making ran on KPIs and a model you could track against* Pattern reenactment: the thing you didn't resolve in the last version of your business shows up again in the next one. It shows up in who you hire, what you accept, and what you think is possible* Why highly capable founders are the most exposed. They can spend a decade solving the wrong problem very well* The walk where Sara listed six ways her business could change, and what happened when she got to option threeIf your business works on paper and something in you has stopped fitting it, APPLY TO WORK WITH MAKHOSI HERE. About SaraBio: Sara Connell is a five-time bestselling author, Human Intelligence strategist and researcher, entrepreneur, and creator of The Download Method™. For more than two decades, she has helped leaders bring their most important ideas into the world as bestselling books, in-demand talks, and enduring, groundbreaking bodies of work. Through Thought Leader Academy, which she founded, Sara has helped more than 1,000 leaders become recognized voices in their fields.Her work with these leaders sparked a deeper exploration into where our most original ideas come from and how we can access them more intentionally. Trained in neuroscience-based coaching methodologies and neurofeedback, Sara turned her attention to the intersection of creativity, cognition, and human potential and to understanding how we protect and strengthen our Human Intelligence in the age of AI.Her work has been featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, TODAY, and in The New York Times and Forbes, and she has presented at organizations including Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, and Northwestern University.Her new book, The Download: Train Your Brain, Unlock Your Genius, Create Miracles, will be published on November 10, 2026.Links:PRE-ORDER The Download and get instant FREE bonus gifts including the Download Brain Science Based Method and Tracker : https://downloadbookexperience.com/Substack: https://substack.com/@saraconnellthedownloadIG: https://www.instagram.com/saraconnell/You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThoughtLeaderMediaMakhosi Nejeser advises founders who've built the business, hit the numbers, and noticed that winning doesn't feel the way it used to. Drawing on eight years advising founders and full initiation into a Southern African tradition rooted in advising leaders through transitions of power, she founded The House of Sovereign Legacy, where she hosts monthly House Briefings and the Architects of Sovereignty podcast.Featured: CNBC, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, NBC, ABC, CBSYour Level of Consciousness Quiz: theroyalshaman.com/quizInstagram: instagram.com/theroyalshamanLinkedin: linkedin.com/theroyalshamanPodcast: theroyalshaman.substack.com/s/architects-of-sovereigntyMentioned in this episode* Holy Hunger by Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, the book Sara picked up at Logan Airport* The Download by Sara ConnellCHAPTERS 00:00 That is not one of your choices00:18 Meet Sara Connell00:35 The book in the Logan Airport bookstore04:00 A business she planned to run forever05:51 The light changed09:12 What the business looked like on paper12:30 Shutting down every flagship16:02 Why you can't plan your way through this18:22 Flying in the dark23:08 The thing you haven't faced25:13 Pattern reenactment in business28:50 A client, a housekeeper, and the pattern underneath30:16 The cost you can't see when it's working31:42 The right solution to the wrong problem32:49 A new kind of counsel37:09 Making decisions without the old data39:38 Unbecoming44:56 When it looks fine on paper47:27 What's on the other side of “what if”48:49 Closing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theroyalshaman.substack.com

Stay focused. It’s easy to say, but harder to do. Anybody who’s been in sales has probably been in a situation where you’ve been in a room with someone and you’re looking at them and having a conversation with them. But they’re looking around the room. They’re looking at things. People are buzzing them on the phone. They’re like, “excuse me.” They’re taking the call and you’re sitting there thinking, “why am I here? Why am I doing this?” So other people maintaining focus (or not) will give you a really good idea of where you stand with them. David: Hello, and welcome to the podcast. We are back once again. Jay McFarland, and I will discuss how to stay focused in your day. Welcome back, Jay. Jay: It’s so good to be here, David. And I know that focus is something that everybody’s working on. One of the reasons I know this is all of the technology companies are building focus tools into their devices. We must want this because I can now tell my phone, no I’m focused on this and it gives me different screens for that particular time so that I can stay focused in on this. So we must all want to be able to focus better. And the question is, how do we achieve that? David: Yeah. Especially when there are other technology companies that are trying to get you to stay focused on them. Right? You gave a great example. I noticed that too, on my phone, there’s the new focus button. And I like that idea, but in the meantime, nearly every social media platform is designed to steal your focus, to derail you from what it is that you wanted to do today in favor of what they would like to have you do today, which is to scroll, scroll, scroll, scroll, and then scroll some more. So we do have technology that is working for us, and we have technology that is working against us. But last time when we were talking about the idea of building proactively, I think these things tie together. As we’re building proactively, we recognize that it does require us to stay focused day-to-day. And so in order to do that, we have to say, okay, how are we going to make it happen? Particularly with all sorts of forces, potentially conspiring against us. Jay: Yeah. I love that point, that on the one hand tech is trying to help us stay focused, and then everything else in the world, I’m like, “squirrel!” You know, squirrel there’s something new and it’s not just social media who’s trying to distract you. It’s the employees who want your time, the customers who call up because they don’t know your schedule. They just know they have a question, right? So they’re calling you. So how do you go about building some semblance of focus throughout your day with all of these distractions that are coming in constantly? David: Well, from my standpoint, I think we need to decide at the beginning of the day, as early as possible, what really needs to happen today? Because that’ll help us to determine where our focus needs to be. What is it that actually has to get done? What has to happen? What do you have to do versus what do other people in your organization have to do? So if you own the organization, you’re going to have to determine what you’re doing and what they need to stay focused on. And how are you going to avoid distraction? Lots of people have, or had, open door policies when people were working together. Do I have my door open? Do I have my door closed? I liked the idea of having an open-door policy. So for many years in my business, I did. But unfortunately, that sometimes programs people to think, okay, door’s open! I’m constantly available. So you really need to balance that and make determinations as far as how much of your time during a given day is going to be dedicated to focus time. The work that you have to get done in a specific time frame, in a specific way, without distraction. And then adapt or create an environment that allows you to stay focused. Jay: Yeah. I have a funny story. I went to a company, it was a brand new company. They just built this beautiful building. And I went to the CEO and his desk was right out in the middle of everybody else’s. David: Wow. Jay: No cubicle walls, nothing. There’s the CEO’s desk, right? And about six months later, I went back. And instead of that desk, there was an office. And I’m like, what happened? And he is like, well, I just realized, as much as I wanted the open door feeling and that people could come to me. I just couldn’t do the things that I needed to do, because it was like a line, where people were wanting to talk to me every few minutes. David: Right. Yeah. And so everybody needs to determine how much they can take. How much they can actually get done, without completely distracting themselves. And you basically have to engineer your environment around that. But I think the idea of, professionals in particular, requiring the time and ability to stay focused. It can’t be understated. You really need to be able to do that. And a lot of times, because we’re so reactive, we don’t even think about it. And so simply by identifying the fact that you are going to require focus hours in at least some of your days. Probably most of them, if what you’re doing is important work. And because of that, you’re going to very likely have to change the way that things are done. Jay: Yeah, I know people and I’ve tried to start doing this in my own life where they only check their email at a certain time of day. They have an email check time. And their point is that they never get an email that has to be responded to immediately. If somebody has an immediate concern, they’ll call. They’ll do something else. And so they literally do not look at their email. I have my email up all the time. I’m going to be totally honest. And when one pops up, I will leave whatever else I’m doing. And I will respond to that email. And I know that this is an issue for me because then afterwards I’m like “now, what was I working on?” Because if I was typing something up, now I’ve lost my train of thought. And so I know that I’m hurting my productivity, David. But I still do it anyway, because I’m such a creature of habit. And I also have FOMO, the fear of missing out. I have FOMO so bad that I’m not sure how to stay focused long enough to overcome it. David: It sounds a little like a shared malady. Entrepreneurial A.D.D. Jay: Yes. Yeah. David: Where, it’s always the next thing. What’s the next thing? What’s the next thing? I certainly have a tendency to share that as well. But one of the things that I do when something is a real focus project –and actually, you and I through this before we jumped on this call. I literally turned off my phone, not just silenced it, not just turned it upside down on the table. Literally turned it off. Closed out the email, shut everything down, got rid of all the other apps so that we can have this conversation. And for something like this, it makes perfect sense to do that. But if there are other projects that I feel like I need to get done, I just do the same thing. And if it’s available to you, you’re going to do it, right? If you can access that email right away. And if it is in front of you, you are going to be a lot more likely to respond to it. I do tend to check email a couple times a day. There are some times where I’ll grab my phone and I’ll do it in between. But for the most part, I’m not a complete servant to my email for the exact reason that we discussed. It’s critical to set aside time when you can stay focused. Email is a list of other people’s priorities. And so if you’ve got priorities of your own, that are important enough to you, then you’ll start to do that. At least for me, that’s what I did. You know, another thing that helps me stay focused… actually, let’s start with this. One of the things that really distracts me from focus is input. So things like whatever, email, videos, social media, all of that is input. Most of us get paid, not for our input, but for our output. What is it that we’re doing? What are we actually putting out into the world? If you recognize that input is generally not dollar work and output is dollar work. It becomes easier to say, okay, no more input for now. I’m going to stay focused the next two hours on output. And that means shutting down social media, maybe turning off the phone or silencing it. Shutting down the email and then just focusing on the output. If you just think in terms of input and output, you can really start to make a big difference in terms of the focus hours you’re able to put in during any given day. Jay: I really like that. Kind of maybe having a balance scale in your mind. Am I spending more time with the input or the output? How much more could I accomplish in my job? How much more proficient could I be if I stay focused on that output? I have to tell you, while we’ve been talking, a text has come in and it’s up in the top left corner of all my screens. I haven’t looked at it. But It’s there. And I know it’s there. And it is so hard for me, David, to not look over at that while we’re… And so I forgot to put my computer in do not disturb mode. And so now it’s sitting there and I’m like, you know, “what if I just peek over?” But there’s no way that any text that I have coming over is going to be more important than what we’re talking about right now. So I’m going to exercise self-control and I’m… David: You’re doing great. Jay: …going to keep the discussion. Yeah. David: You’re doing great. I think if something popped up in the corner of my screen, I think my eye would automatically go to it. So you’re doing very well. To nutshell it really, I think a good question for all of us to ask ourselves is how much time each day can we actually stay focused? It doesn’t have to be eight hours a day. I mean, you can probably accomplish more in one and a half to two hours of focus than you can accomplish in a full eight-hour day, if you’ve got distractions all over the place. As humans, we don’t multitask as well as machines do. You know? Like if you’ve got windows open, you’ve got 10 different things it’s cycling through as well. It’s doing the same thing that our brains do. It’s just that the computers are able to do it a lot more efficiently. Whenever we have to change channels, we have to switch from this mode to that mode, this idea to that idea, project to project, it takes a little while to get things back in gear. And that just adds to your day. It detracts from your focus and it adds hours to your day. Whereas if you can stay focused on one thing, at least long enough to get through enough of it to have accomplished something for the day, you’re going to be way ahead of if you don’t do that. Jay: Yeah, and it can be exhausting too, if you’re trying to constantly output, there may be a point of degradation of your work product. I don’t know what that point is. It’s probably different for each individual. So it may be wise to put your scheduling in blocks and say, “I am going to take 10 minutes and go on TikTok. Or get up and take a walk and talk to some coworkers or things like that.” Just to refresh your brain and get the blood flowing. I don’t think we want to send the message to somebody that no, you have to, for eight hours a day, be… David: Right. Jay: …working constantly on output. That’s probably too much for most people. David: Right. Yeah, but switching… and there’s I believe it’s called the Pomodoro Technique. You’re probably familiar with this one, where you work for 50 minutes and then you take 10 minutes and you distract yourself. Or you take a walk, you stand up, move around. If you were to do that during any given workday, it just sort of gives your brain a break. But getting back to the idea of doing many things at a time versus focusing on one thing at a time. That by itself, I think is going to give you a lot of traction. If you can just discipline yourself as much as possible. And I’m speaking to myself as well. If we can discipline ourselves as much as possible to focus on one thing, we can spend an enormous amount of time thinking about something. I mean, sometimes days or weeks, “oh, I have to do this. Oh, I have to do this. Oh, I have to do this,” thinking about this one project. And when you sit down to do it, it takes an hour or two, you know, like, wow. I probably spent three hours over the course of the last three weeks, thinking about this thing that only took an hour to do. Jay: Yeah, I forget who said it, but they said that time will fill whatever space you allot to it. And so if you give it three hours, it’s going to take three hours. If you give it one hour, you’ll probably get it done in one hour. And that’s just kind of the way that our mind works. David: Yeah, exactly. Jay: Yeah. And one other thing, one other thing, not to interrupt you, about focus. One of the things that really, really bothers me is when I’m working with somebody, whether it’s my boss or a customer or I’m the customer. and I feel like they’re not giving me their focus. Like they’re… David: Right. Jay: …checking their email. Or they’re checking their text. Or people keep coming up and interrupting them. David: Yeah. Jay: When I don’t feel like I have somebody’s focus, it completely ruins my respect for them and it makes me feel like they don’t care about me. And so I think it’s very important to understand how our focus is influencing the people around us. David: Yes. And for salespeople in particular, anybody who’s been in sales has probably been in a situation where you’ve been in a room with someone and you’re looking at them and you’re having a conversation with them. And they’re looking around the room. They’re looking at things. People are buzzing them on the phone. They’re like, “excuse me.” They’re taking the call and you’re sitting there and you’re thinking, “why am I here? Why am I doing this?” So other people’s focus or lack of focus will give you a really good idea of where you stand with them and… Jay: yeah, David: …there are probably some married people who , who struggle with this as well. I need to allocate more time and more focus to my spouse, my kids, whatever it is. This goes to the whole idea of being present, which is probably the subject of another podcast, but just being in the moment and trying to focus on what it is that we need to do. Just long enough to get it done and then identify the next thing and start on that. Jay: Yeah, and then go back. But if you’re going into a sales call, turn your phone off before you go into a sales call so that you’re not tempted to do those kind of things. Knowing what you’re about to do and what level of focus you’re going to need to do it, I think is something that I haven’t given a lot of thought, David, that’s why I’m glad we’re having the discussion right now. David: That’s great. Well, we’re going to be continuing this discussion inside the Inner Circle this week. If it’s something you’d like to ask a question about, if you got a comment about, log into our Inner Circle membership site, if you’re not already a member, go to TopSecrets.com/ic and we’ll see you inside. Jay: Yeah. And when you’re inside stay focused. David: Yeah, stay focused! Jay: That’s right. David: Thanks Jay. Are You Ready to Stay Focused and Improve Your Results? If so, check out the five primary ways we help promotional product distributors grow: Just Getting Started? If you (or someone on your team) is just getting started in promotional products sales, learn how we can help. Need Clients Now? If you're already grounded in the essentials of promotional product sales and just need to get clients now, click here. Want EQP/Preferential Pricing? Are you an established industry veteran doing a significant volume of sales? If so, click here to get End Quantity Pricing from many of the top supplier lines in the promo industry. Time to Hire Salespeople? If you want to hire others to grow your promo sales, click here. Ready to Dominate Your Market? If you're serious about creating top-of-mind-awareness with the very best prospects in your market, schedule a one-on-one Strategy Session here.

Exposing Donald Trump’s Lies on who controls the Strait of Hormuz, and the Red Sea. Saudi Oil has been halted to export, which means they will be shutting down their refinery. The Oil Shortage,(around the world), is about to really hit hard. Shutting down the Saudi Arabia Refinery will take 2 to 3 months to start back up, if the threat subsides. The Saudi’s ship approx 6.5 to 6.7 Million Barrels Per Day. The Red Sea is controlled by the Houti’s in association with the Iranians who control the Strait of Hormuz. Will those nations hit the hardest with an oil shortage push Trump to end his war on Iran? Hardships are coming. S.

Jesus has never laughed harder witnessing Mamdani totally disassociate from reality as Trump rambles right in front of him. Plus, we discuss Trump's speech at the UN, Trump ascending another escalator, his record-low poll numbers on Iran, and more! Subscribe: https://TheGodShow.com/subscribe

We're still surprised people did this but... 50+ founders worth $10M to $4B reveal their personal finances. Here it is: https://joinhampton.com/mw-wrWhy do we do this? Because if you're an aspirational person or someone who runs a business and is making money, it's incredibly challenging to figure out what to do. Information is impossible to find — and that's what we put together: the net worth reveal and why we do this podcast, Moneywise.He turned down $42M, lost a $70M deal to a war, and sold his company over WhatsApp instead.Ryan Levesque is the author of the #1 national bestseller Ask and the founder of the Ask Method Company, a seven-time Inc. 5000 business that did over $100M in revenue. He grew up blue collar, quit AIG in China the morning the Wall Street Journal said the company was going bankrupt, and built his first business selling Scrabble tile jewelry tutorials on Etsy. Then he tried to sell his company twice. The first buyer flipped a $42.5M deal to $17M at the eleventh hour. The second, a $70M offer, evaporated the week Russia invaded Ukraine. Today he sits on $30–35M in liquid net worth and runs a 150-acre farm in Vermont with his wife and two boys, where 80% of what his family eats comes off their own land.This is the longest Moneywise episode we've ever cut, and I barely interrupted. We go deep on the two failed exits, the life insurance rejection letter at age 30 that turned out to be organ failure, the photo of his sons that made him stop chasing the number, and what it actually costs to run a 150-acre farm (spoiler: free food runs about half a million a year). Ryan also breaks down the money curriculum he built for his kids, why $35M didn't feel like enough until he decided it was, and the honeybee epiphany that led to selling his company to his biggest competitor.Also, this podcast is made by Hampton, which is a community for founders doing on average $20 million a year in revenue. We saw a lot of these money conversations happening privately behind closed doors and we thought, "What the heck, let's make it public." If you are a founder, apply here: http://joinhampton.com/mwTimestamps:0:00 — "Mr. Levesque, you should be in a coma right now." Cold open and episode roadmap5:30 — The WSJ headline reads "AIG to file for bankruptcy." He resigns the same day with ~$100K in the bank9:56 — Reverse-engineering an Etsy seller's income and building a Scrabble tile jewelry tutorial business: "emulate before you innovate"12:32 — The crash of the Scrabble tile jewelry market. Lesson: pick evergreen markets14:29 — Dead orchids in Shanghai become a $500K/year business. Then 23 businesses at once17:19 — A nine-figure sale to NBC (Golf Pass) and a $168M sale to PayPal. His cut: "less than seven figures"19:00 — Ask becomes the #1 bestselling book in America and births a $100M+ company21:00 — The $42.5M deal gets flipped to $17M at the eleventh hour. "We basically gave them the middle finger"25:13 — Interviewing 12 investment banks, going back to market, and landing a $70M offer28:30 — Russia invades Ukraine. The deal, and the entire M&A market, evaporates33:23 — The life insurance rejection letter. Kidney failure. Ten days in ICU. Undiagnosed type 1 diabetic40:16 — "My kid can't grow up without a dad." Shutting down 23 businesses41:42 — Two photos of his boys, seven years apart. "It was like a heartbeat"43:00 — Texting his wife from a tent in Vermont. Full-price cash offer on the Austin house the same night49:13 — Reading Peter Lynch at age 10 and turning $5K into $100K+ by 1851:57 — What he looked for in land: top of watershed, no PFAS, good schools. 12 months of Airbnbs56:41 — 48 beehives, 1,000 maple taps, 500 fruit trees, seven freezers. 100% of their own protein58:40 — The farm numbers: just under $5M for the land, $2M mortgage at 6.5%, $220K/year before a single animal1:03:59 — $260K in year one, $175K/year after. "Free food costs a lot of money"1:06:28 — The kids' money curriculum: Rich Dad Poor Dad read-alouds, Greenlight accounts, a real estate syndication paying them $300–400/month1:11:20 — His net worth when he decided it was enough: $30–35M liquid1:12:47 — "I've never been less money motivated in my life." $1M webinars and the Mexican fisherman1:15:08 — Goldenrod, purple aster, and the WhatsApp voice memo to Daniel Priestley. Company sold three months later1:20:20 — Legacy, $120K/year in tuition, and how much to hand to your kids: "the brownies are not fully baked"1:25:39 — Seven weeks in Europe, giving back, and why all altruism is selfish1:31:36 — Daniel's takeaway: figure out what you're optimizing for and start living it nowSponsors: Daily Body Coach - achieve your dream body with https://moneywise.dailybodycoach.comSubscribe to Moneywise: https://www.youtube.com/@themoneywisepodcastFollow Daniel on X: https://x.com/danielcberkListen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: [search "Moneywise Hampton"]

The popular Piha campground has been closed down by Auckland Council, with no indication of when it will reopen ahead of the summer season. The campground has been popular with Kiwi travellers for over 26 years, and it's unclear if it will be up and running in time for Labour weekend. Waitākere Ranges Local Board chair Mark Allen says they received new information about possible flooding risks, and extra work had to be undertaken. "We decided we needed to do some work on it, just to make sure everything was good... the position is, we want it to reopen it for the summer, while we do further work." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Sikich, the biologist for the National Park Service in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, thought that Steve Winter "was crazy" for wanting to capture a photograph of a mountain lion in front of the Hollywood sign. "He looked at me like I was crazy because he said, 'There are no mountain lions in Griffith Park.' But I knew in the past that there had been," Winter says. It took him 15 months, but Winter managed to do it. He captured the famous mountain lion, named P-22 by scientists, sauntering down a hill at night wearing his tracking collar, with the Hollywood sign shimmering in the background. This helped spark a conservation movement in L.A. and eventually inspired funding for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over U.S. Route 101, which will be the world's largest wildlife crossing when it opens on Dec. 2. Winter and Mongabay contributing editor Sharon Guynup join the Mongabay Newscast this week to detail this story and others that are featured in her and Winter's upcoming book of impactful photojournalism, Big Cats from Nat Geo Books. Each of the nine stories in this book was selected specifically for the conservation outcomes these stories helped inspire. "We really wanted to emphasize that storytelling and photography can change the world. And beyond that, we all can have impact, so we all need to contribute our skills, whatever they are," Guynup says. After reading all 25,000 words, this book stands out to me as more than a collection of top-tier wildlife photography. These are stories of honest hope for big cats on the brink. The impacts tell a larger story to me. People do care, and will take action to protect charismatic species and the ecosystems that depend on them when they're given the right information. The book releases worldwide on Oct. 6. You can find it here. Please take a minute to let us know what you think of our podcast here. Mike DiGirolamo is the host & producer for the Mongabay Newscast based in Sydney. Find him on LinkedIn and Bluesky. Cover image: This photo of P-22 the mountain lion took Steve Winter 15 months to shoot. After its publication, the cat became a worldwide icon. Image courtesy of Steve Winter.  —— Timecodes (00:00) Stories with impact (10:36) A mountain lion in Hollywood (19:47) On top of the world with snow leopards (28:57) Shutting down the Thai Tiger Temple (34:28) Asiatic lions back from the brink (41:19) Towards a future of co-existence

Standing in the door of the plane, with a fierce wind whipping his whole body, Curtis wondered why he'd volunteered for the paratroopers. It was glamorous, they said.It'll make a man out of you, they said.Shutting his eyes, Curtis prayed the most honest prayer of his life. He stretched out his hands and took a step...Lamentations 3:25–26 says, “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”Rolling on the ground wrapped in silk, Curtis realized he had followed his instructions to the letter. With his landing, he graded out the highest of anyone in his company.That story is exactly how we are to interact with our Savior. When we let go, confident that Jesus has us, we have no more pressure on us. He is carrying us to safety.And we land in the right place every time.Let's pray.Lord, we have so much gratitude for the countless ways you lead us through life. We love you. Thank you for every safe landing, and for holding us safe in the palm of your hand. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

Have you ever experienced the joy of unblocking a drain? I know, I know. But if you know, you know…it’s satisfying! Not least because a blocked drain is the opposite of satisfying. We’re not going to focus on blocked drains in this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, don’t worry. It’s just a metaphor for what happens sometimes in life, when things that feel like they’re supposed to be free-flowing get stuck, festering in a stagnant pool of unwanted water. Sometimes something gets stuck because stuff around it jams it. Sometimes we might even put that stuff there ourselves, not realising it doesn’t really fit…or help. I’ve often added so much around the edges of a meaningful endeavour or important project that it eventually comes to a grinding halt because it becomes so overly complicated. I love planning. Sometimes a bit too much. I love planning. I love making systems and creating templates. When I was at school, I liked making revision timetables so much that I ran out of time to actually revise because I was too busy planning. I love dreaming up everything that could happen. Those dreams can get derailed under the weight of their plans. This year I’ve been experimenting with paring back parts of life that have become over-complex, and making space for my tendency to add complexity when I notice that temptation arises. I’ve also been trying to create breathing room to simplify after complexity has occurred, before committing it to anything concrete or permanent. Because I’ve also noticed that sometimes complexity is actually a necessary part of the process. Shutting it down as soon as it starts might mean pulling the plug on something that could be important later. So I don’t want to do that. The key is recognising that complexity might simply be part of what is going on under the soil for a while, rather than something that means I ought to rewrite every page on my website, add new channels and announce my commitment to a bunch of things that are both impossible and undesirable to maintain once I eventually strip back to the simple heart of things at the right moment. I stopped overcomplicating change I’ve been to Finland twice this year. The first trip involved gout threat, a painful shoulder injury caused by reaching for a seatbelt, and a realisation when I got home that something needed to change. I’d been trying to improve my health and fitness for years. But this time I decided to keep things small and simple rather than following an elaborate plan. Things Change But Not Necessarily On Our Timetable You may be familiar with the idea behind Gates’s law: We overestimate what can happen in the short term and underestimate what can happen in the long term. Over the past five months, I’ve seen a lot of progress with my weight and fitness. In large part because I’ve kept it small and simple, resisting the urge to overcomplicate things, make elaborate plans and build complicated systems and processes. Something just sort of clicked in April. Along with a meaningful motivation, it’s the fact that I haven’t got in my own way by demanding too much, too fast. The Pressure We Put on Quick Fixes When I’m motivated to change and thinking about it a lot, I want it now. The more urgently I want change to happen, the more likely I am to overengineer the process. And that’s what drives me to make elaborate plans to get as much done in as little time as possible. Not only does this risk burning the desire out, but it can also divert important resources from other parts of life, leading to a compounding negative effect. Simplicity can be a strategy for change So how do we stop ourselves from adding complexity to systems that just need time to blossom? The big secret? I guess it’s about being patient. Oh wow. How boring. Yeah, I know. Sorry. It’s also about avoiding overplanning and making everything elaborately complex. Oh, but I really like making detailed plans and timetables. I know! Sorry. We’re going to need to find other ways to scratch that itch, because I’ll concede it is a fun one to go at. Environmental Sensitivity and The Impact of Small Things For highly sensitive people, this might matter even more. Research into differential susceptibility shows that people with sensory processing sensitivity can be more strongly affected by their surroundings, both positively and negatively. When we add layers of complexity around our goals, we can create cognitive chaos: a foggy mess of stimulation that eventually leads us to check out and pull the plug on the goal altogether. On the other hand, a few simple habits and environmental cues can have a surprisingly positive effect. This doesn’t mean that highly sensitive people need empty lives. Complexity is sometimes unavoidable, and sometimes valuable. It means that unnecessary complexity can have a disproportionately large effect when we’re already processing a lot. If you’re struggling to let something flow without blocking the drain with too much planning and complexity, you might try… 1. Protecting your energy more than your schedule For me, planning has often meant time-blocking activities on the calendar and assuming I can switch gears and get things done during an allotted window. I’ve done this many, many times, even though I know it’s not how I function best. It always feels like a nice ideal. But patience is a resource that requires energy. If you overcomplicate your process with rigid trackers, strict rules and unnecessary concrete time commitments, you drain your mental battery. Simplicity can be a strategic choice because it preserves the energy patience requires. Identifying one or two actions you’re committed to doing without tying them to a specific timetable means you can match your available energy to the action. And it takes the pressure off doing it every day. Right now, I generally like running three times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday are my placeholder days. But this is subject to change. One is enough to move me in the direction I want. I won’t go more than three times in a week. I’ve figured out what works best for me. I don’t think it would be quite so good if I said, “Right, I’m getting up at 5:30 every morning to work out.” I would resist that kind of injunction, and would have given up months ago. If it feels like a rule, it is there to be broken. 2. Watering the seed rather than digging it up When we don’t see results in a week or two, our instinct might be to change the plan. We might tweak the dial, add something new, buy a different running programme or rewrite the habit tracker. Every time we do this, we interrupt the consistency that allows small changes to accumulate. Patience is about trusting the process of consistency. It’s about getting those basic, ridiculously small and simple habits in place and then keeping the proverbial seed watered. For a while, we don’t see the fruits of that seed. It’s just trusting that it is growing beneath the soil. If measuring things motivates you, find alternative measures in the short run. Notice how something feels. Notice what else might be changing as you go. Tick off each time you do something that contributes to the broader goal. In other words, track the thing that helps you water the seed, rather than trying to track the progress of the seed itself when you can’t yet see what’s happening underneath the soil. 3. Keeping a mirror for your progress I’ve heard people talk about “arrival amnesia”. Along with underestimating what can change over the long term, we often underestimate what has already changed. I definitely forget how far I’ve come and how quickly I can adapt to new normals. This is one reason I find journaling so useful. Looking back at old entries can show me the difference between what was going on then and what is happening now. It highlights the things I can’t imagine not having today, but that grew so gradually over time that I almost took them for granted. And how some things change simply because I get out of the way and let them change, one day at a time. We don’t always need a plan, a system, or a process. We just need to identify the small, simple thing that makes a difference. And keep doing that whenever we can and as often as we’ve decided works best.

Cody Germain spent seven years at Riot - leading competitive games on League of Legends, with the Valorant and Legends of Runeterra launches in between - then moved to San Diego in 2022 for Psyonix and Epic. Now he's co-founder and CEO of Bear Infinite Games, building Spark, a personalization layer for competitive play, and Project Grizzly, a game designed so no player can buy an advantage. He and Neal get into why the industry's walled gardens strip players of identity, why San Diego's gaming talent stayed invisible for so long, and the Barrio Logan tacos that catered his wedding.Key topics* Why you're a different person in every game you play* 700 million competitive players, two to three titles a week* Spark: personalization that learns as you play* Project Grizzly and the “action sport” format* Designing a game where nobody can buy an edge* From QA analyst to leading League's competitive* Why San Diego's gaming talent stayed invisible* Shutting down Prio App when it stopped solving a problemLinks & resources* Bear Infinite Games (playtest signup)Connect on LinkedIn* Neal Bloom* Cody Germain This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit risingtidepartners.substack.com/subscribe

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In this episode, Bart welcomes Dr. Julie Morris to explore why psychological safety is so closely tied to employee engagement and high-performing teams. Julie shares her journey from earning a ThD in ethics at Duke to working in technology and ultimately at Glint, Microsoft's employee engagement platform, where her work led her to explore psychological safety and what it looks like in practice. Drawing on that experience, Julie discusses the six pillars of employee engagement and explains how psychological safety is woven throughout them. She also shares insights from the psychological safety program she developed for managers, including three practical strategies leaders can use to foster it on their own teams. Along the way, Julie and Bart challenge common misconceptions about psychological safety and explore how leaders can create an environment where people feel comfortable speaking up, taking risks, and asking questions. At a time when people are asking more of their managers and leaders are looking for ways to create more engaged workplaces, this is an invaluable listen. Connect with Julie on LInkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliermorris/ Show Notes: 00:27 Show intro 01:04 Introducing Dr. Morris 02:07 Bart introduces the idea of psychological safety 02:36 Definition of psychological safety 03:09 Stats on psychological safety 05:03 Julie talks about her career path 05:44 What she was doing at Microsoft 06:52 What she discovered in the research at Microsoft 07:57 Psychological safety survey 08:15 If your org scores low on P.S., how do you improve? 09:38 Psychological safety - similar indicators as 'belonging' 10:29 What can managers do to foster this? 11:03 How did the program they developed work? 11:51 Experiences rolling out the program at Microsoft 12:09 Tapping into leaders' anxieties 13:17 Are people looking for managers with these skills? 14:18 What do people learn in this psych safety program? 14:43 Negative reactivity - characterized by knee-jerk reactions 15:18 Shutting people down 17:24 Were managers willing to change? 18:46 Adapting these strategies to your managerial style 19:56 Bart introduces example scenario of tough environment 21:20 Give yourself a buffer to cool down 22:34 Tip 2: Listen without agenda 23:27 Schedule regular check-ins 25:39 All that small talk really helps! 26:37 Beginning of timing/misalignment 27:06 Tip 3: Model the vulnerability you hope to see 28:03 If you want your team to take risks, show them vulnerability 28:32 What is the distinction between weakness and vulnerability? 30:23 How do you model vulnerability? 33:56 Bart recaps 3 points 34:17 Common misconceptions about psychological safety 34:40 "It's not my job to be your mom" 36:17 "I'm just not a believer in all this touchy-feely stuff" 38:32 Final advice 38:46 Stick with it! 39:23 Thank yous 39:34 Outro

Understanding the problem is not always the same as changing the pattern. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Julie Lopez, founder of Viva, for a conversation about trauma, implicit memory, brain-based therapies, and why talk is not always the language the nervous system understands. Julie starts with a story from early memory research that shows something fascinating and, honestly, a little unsettling. A person may not consciously remember an event, but their system can still remember enough to respond. The body may hold information that never becomes a neat story with a beginning, middle, and end. Which matters a lot when we are talking about complicated kids. So many of the kids we talk about on this podcast have sensory systems, nervous systems, stress responses, and bodies that are taking in the world in ways they may not be able to explain. They may not have language for what feels unsafe, overwhelming, painful, intense, or confusing. And when they do not have words, their bodies may speak instead. Crying. Kicking. Screaming. Biting. Shutting down. Melting down. Refusing. Running away. Looking like they are "being difficult" when something much deeper may be happening. That does not mean those behaviors are fine. It does mean we need to be curious about where they come from. Julie and I talk about the limits of relying only on talk, especially when the struggle is not stored only in the thinking, explaining, logical part of the brain. Talk can be connecting. It can help people feel seen. It can help us organize a story and make sense of what happened. But if the body is still reacting as if the danger is happening now, understanding may not be enough. And that is where this conversation gets really interesting. Julie explains implicit memory, the role of the nervous system, and why experiences from very early life, high-stress moments, trauma, or overwhelming sensory experiences may be stored outside of conscious language. We talk about babies, NICU experiences, sensory triggers, and the way a child may respond to an environment that their body recognizes as dangerous, even if their conscious mind cannot explain why. We also talk about therapies that work beyond talk, including EMDR, brainspotting, somatic experiencing, sensory motor psychotherapy, and other approaches that help the system process what got stuck. One of my favorite moments in this episode is when Julie describes the goal of this work, and I realize that what we are talking about is not erasing memory. It is uncoupling the event from the full-body alarm that still comes with it. You may still remember what happened, but you are not still living inside it. That feels important. This episode is not anti-therapy. It is not anti-talking. We are relational creatures, and being with another human who can listen and help us make sense of ourselves absolutely matters. But some things cannot be talked into changing. Sometimes the body needs a different language. And when we understand that, we may have a better chance of helping complicated kids, complicated adults, and, frankly, all of our complicated human systems. Key Takeaways Talk can be helpful, but it is not always enough to create deep nervous system change. Some patterns are stored in implicit memory, outside of conscious language. The body can remember and respond to experiences the mind does not consciously recall. Complicated kids may not have words for what their nervous systems are experiencing. Behaviors like crying, kicking, screaming, shutting down, or running may be communication from a system that feels overwhelmed or unsafe. Understanding why something happens does not always make the body stop reacting. Trauma-informed care asks what the nervous system is trying to tell us, not just what behavior needs to stop. Brain-based therapies like EMDR, brainspotting, somatic experiencing, and sensory motor psychotherapy work beyond storytelling alone. Effective therapy can help uncouple a memory from the physiological alarm that still comes with it. There is nothing wrong with you. Sometimes there is a knot in the system that needs a different kind of support. About Dr. Julie Lopez Dr. Julie Lopez is the founder of Viva, a mental health organization serving clients in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, as well as through telehealth. Julie is passionate about helping people understand how their complicated human systems work so they can move beyond outdated models of change and access therapies that work with the brain, body, nervous system, and implicit memory. Her work focuses on trauma-informed, brain-based, and body-based approaches that help people create lasting change without relying only on talk or storytelling. Through Viva and her educational work, Julie helps adults, parents, clinicians, and families better understand why some patterns do not shift through insight alone and what becomes possible when we use tools that speak the nervous system's language. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet, toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Complicated Kids Resources and Links

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explores why the Treasury is buying long-term bonds, what that means for interest rates and borrowers, and why efforts to suppress market signals may create larger problems down the road.Read the transcript of this episode. Download last week's intelligence brief, "$40 Trillion in Federal Debt."Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Follow the Economic & Market Watch podcast.Visit the archives for more intelligence briefs.Visit us, download this week's intelligence brief and dashboard and explore economic insights on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions. Sources:Tentative-Buyback-Schedule.pdfMarket Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity, Quoted on an Investment Basis (DGS10) | FRED | St. Louis FedMarket Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity, Quoted on an Investment Basis (DGS30) | FRED | St. Louis FedBessent vows bigger buybacks after bond yields erased the US Treasury's relief rally | Euronews 

We have an adversary that accuses and seeks to test us, he is like a roaring lion seeking to devour. But the true lion, the Lion of Judah, disarmed the spiritual powers on the cross. With faith, discernment, power, and authority, God provides us with weapons that we need to break legal rights, cancel assignments, and overcome in Christ Jesus.

Is Something in Your Home Quietly Affecting Your Family's Nervous System? Hidden everyday habits may be adding stress to your child's brain without you realizing it. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares practical, science-backed strategies through her Regulation First Parenting™ approach to help families reduce emotional dysregulation and build calmer, more resilient nervous systems.Many parents focus on stress, sleep, and nutrition—but what if hidden environmental factors are also playing a role?In this episode, I sit down with EMF expert Nick Pinault to discuss how everyday technology may contribute to nervous system stress—and more importantly, what parents can realistically do without fear or overwhelm.Let's calm the brain first, because small changes can make a meaningful difference.Why are some kids more sensitive to environmental stressors?Not every child responds to environmental stress in the same way. Children with ADHD, anxiety, autism, OCD, PANS/PANDAS, or other forms of nervous system dysregulation often have more sensitive nervous systems.Behavior is communication. Sometimes what looks like defiance or emotional reactivity is really an overwhelmed brain asking for support.Simple ways to reduce stress on the nervous system:Turn off Wi-Fi overnight.Keep phones out of bedrooms.Use speakerphone or wired headphones when possible.Prioritize healthy sleep habits.A regulated nervous system is more resilient to everyday challenges.Can EMFs affect my child's sleep and nervous system?One of the biggest concerns discussed is sleep quality.Nick explains that research suggests wireless radiation before bedtime may make it harder for the brain to fully transition into sleep. Since sleep is one of the biggest regulators of emotional health, protecting it is one of the simplest ways to support your child.Imagine your child struggles every morning despite getting enough hours in bed. Before assuming they're lazy or oppositional, it may be worth looking at bedtime routines—including where devices are kept.Better sleep habits include:Charging phones outside the bedroom.Turning devices to Airplane Mode.Creating a technology-free bedtime routine.Shutting off Wi-Fi overnight whenever possible.What simple changes can parents make without giving up technology?The good news is that this conversation isn't about eliminating technology.It's about making small, sustainable choices that reduce unnecessary exposure while supporting better nervous system health.Easy changes any family can make:Use wired headphones at home.Download movies before travel instead of streaming.Use Ethernet when possible.Keep devices away from your body when not in use.Model healthy technology habits for your children.Progress—not perfection—is the goal.

This episode challenges the idea that pressure makes you perform better. Giorgio explains why founders who back themselves into a corner tend to freeze instead of thrive, and shares the question he asks clients to alleviate that pressure fast. He also tells a story from his dad's workshop that reframes how to get clarity when you're too close to see the way through.

Were Cubs engaging in gamesmanship or cheating in win over Diamondbacks & Bruce Levine talks Cubs shutting out D-Backs, White Sox's lead slipping (HOUR 2) full 2357 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:15:22 +0000 bSGTvuemAuISv6Vy8EGs1XQa4fisXPhn sports Score Mornings sports Were Cubs engaging in gamesmanship or cheating in win over Diamondbacks & Bruce Levine talks Cubs shutting out D-Backs, White Sox's lead slipping (HOUR 2) Score Mornings leads you into your work day by discussing the biggest sports storylines in Chicago and beyond. Along with breaking down the latest on the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, the show features interviews with the top beat writers in the city as well as team executives, coaches and players. Recurring guests include Tribune reporter Brad Biggs, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 5 a.m.-10 a.m. CT on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc.

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There has been a sharp rise in the number of retail businesses shutting up shop. The latest quarterly market report from BWA Insolvency shows retail businesses going into liquidation, receivership or voluntary administration is up almost 75 percent in the last quarter. That is despite the overall insolvency rate for all business types being relatively flat. BWA Insolvency principal Bryan Williams spoke to Lisa Owen.

Pirates insider Dan Zangrilli comes on The Fan Hotline and reacts to how members of the team are addressing the perceived struggles of SP Paul Skenes with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

Avoidance doesn't always look like silence, shutting down, or refusing to communicate. In fact, you can be highly verbal, expressive, and even confrontational—and still be avoiding the conversations that actually matter. In this episode, we're unpacking the sneaky ways avoidance shows up in relationships, from people pleasing and hyper-independence to criticism, passive aggressiveness, bickering, and numbing out.We're also getting personal about the ways we've recognized these patterns in our own lives and relationships. If you've ever thought, “It's not worth bringing up,” waited until resentment exploded, expected someone to read your mind, or convinced yourself you're just better off handling everything alone, this conversation is for you. We'll help you recognize avoidant communication and start moving toward more honest, assertive, self-connected conversations—without sacrificing kindness.Episode Highlights[0:39] - Why avoidance is so misunderstood—and why being highly communicative doesn't mean you're not avoiding.[2:15] - The “siren song of avoidance”: “It's not worth it,” “It'll only start a fight,” and “Why bother?”[4:20] - When holding things in turns into overcommunicating, sarcasm, resentment, or a “victim volcano.”[8:08] - Outsourcing emotional intimacy to kids, friends, family, or someone outside your relationship.[11:16] - Distracting and numbing with phones, TV, work, social media, and other forms of escape.[12:44] - People pleasing, “good girlitis,” and learning to tolerate other people being disappointed in you.[15:40] - A practical way to build your assertiveness muscle without starting with your hardest conversation.[19:58] - How criticizing and blaming can masquerade as communicating your needs.[23:16] - Replacing harshness with direct, kind communication that your partner actually has a chance of hearing.[25:48] - Hyper-independence, the “I'll handle it myself” mentality, and the self-fulfilling prophecy it creates.[28:37] - Shutting down, stonewalling, and compartmentalizing uncomfortable relationship problems.[30:10] - Victim volcano syndrome and passive aggressiveness: what sarcasm, digs, and “jokes” may really be telling you.[34:13] - Why seemingly harmless bickering—or “toxic ping pong”—can slowly damage connection.[37:02] - Sweeping frustrations under the rug and recognizing just how many “normal” relationship behaviors are actually avoidance.[38:52] - Self-connected communication: getting underneath frustration, naming your emotions, identifying your needs, and coming forward clearly.[41:36] - Practicing communication people can hear, repairing when you get it wrong, and taking responsibility for your side of the street.If today's discussion resonated with you or sparked curiosity, please rate, follow, and share "Insights from the Couch" with others. Your support helps us reach more people and continue providing valuable insights. Here's to finding our purposes and living a life full of meaning and joy. Stay tuned for more!Ever stayed quiet to keep the peace and felt yourself disappear? The Cost of Quiet is for anyone who avoids conflict and pays the price. Reclaim your voice, strengthen your relationships, and experience real peace. Order your copy and join the movement: https://www.colettejanefehr.com/new-book

In Episode 215 of the Equipping ELLs podcast, Beth Vaucher delivers the insight that sits underneath every scaffolding strategy she has ever shared — the one that makes differentiated support actually manageable in a real mixed-level ELL classroom. And she leads with it right from the start: the secret to scaffolding for multiple levels is not having more scaffolds. It is having the right scaffold at multiple levels of complexity.Beth opens by naming the assumption most teachers carry: that different language levels require different types of scaffolds. A word wall for Level 2. A sentence frame for Level 3. A graphic organizer for Level 4. And so the teacher ends up managing five different support systems simultaneously, preparing multiple types of resources, and running a lesson where five different things are happening at once. That is unsustainable — and it is not actually how effective multi-level scaffolding works.The reframe is elegant. Instead of different scaffold types for different students, use the same scaffold type at different levels of complexity. A sentence frame is a sentence frame whether it is complete or partial or just a sentence starter. A graphic organizer is a graphic organizer whether it is fully labeled with examples or completely blank. The type stays consistent. The complexity level adjusts. Beth calls this the dial — and instead of managing five different systems, teachers manage one system they can turn up or down based on what each student shows them.She then walks through four scaffold types with concrete tiered examples. Tiered sentence frames use the same task — explaining a character's decision — with a simple frame for Level 1, a more structured frame for Level 2, a complex frame with inferential language for Level 3, and a sentence starter only for Level 4. Tiered graphic organizers move from fully structured with labeled categories and visual examples at Level 1 to categories only at Level 2, blank boxes and arrows at Level 3, and no organizer at Level 4 for students who have internalized the organizational structure. Tiered vocabulary support ranges from picture plus word plus definition plus example sentence at Level 1 all the way to word in context only at Level 4 where students use strategies to determine meaning independently. And tiered modeling — the most underutilized scaffold Beth has ever seen — moves from a full out-loud think-aloud with every step at Levels 1 and 2 to a partial model at Level 3, a completed example at Level 4, and no model at all for Level 5 students who attempt the task independently.The episode's guiding principle for placing students on the scaffold dial: every student should feel slightly challenged. Coasting means the scaffold is too low — it is carrying rather than building. Shutting down means the scaffold is too high — the affective filter goes up and acquisition stops. The sweet spot is productive struggle: hard but doable. When teachers observe these two signals during a lesson, the tiered scaffold system makes adjustment fast because the teacher is not rebuilding the scaffold from scratch — they are just moving the dial.Beth addresses the planning time concern directly with three practical responses. First, tiered scaffolds are one resource with iterations, not four separate resources — and AI makes generating four levels of a sentence frame from a single content objective a matter of seconds. Second, tiered scaffolds are reusable across content areas, units, and the school year — teachers are building a resource bank, not reinventing weekly. Third, it is not necessary to tier every scaffold in every lesson — start with the one that matters most, usually the sentence frame or graphic organizer central to the task.The episode closes with a full concrete lesson walkthrough — a third grade social studies lesson on how communities meet people's needs — with all four scaffold types tiered across four levels for a single lesson, and an invitation to the last free summer challenge.FREE CHALLENGE: equippingells.com/challenge or DM CHALLENGE to @EquippingELLs. Challenge 4 starts August 10. Includes scaffolding templates, sentence frame banks, tiered planning tools.

Dr. Anthony Fauci's newly released 1,100-page diary exposes surprising details behind COVID-19 lockdown recommendations. Brian Kilmeade breaks down the fallout from the release, examines President Trump's latest strategy regarding Iran and Ukraine, and analyzes key Senate midterm races shaping up across the country. [00:11:45] Michael Alfonso   [00:18:27] Allen West   [00:36:51] Michael Whatley   [00:55:14] Mike Sommers   [01:13:38] Rep. John James   [01:32:02] Jeffrey Lax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Standing in the door of the plane, with a fierce wind whipping his whole body, Curtis wondered why he'd volunteered for the paratroopers. It was glamorous, they said.It'll make a man out of you, they said.Shutting his eyes, Curtis prayed the most honest prayer of his life. He stretched out his hands and took a step…Lamentations 3:25–26: “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”Rolling on the ground wrapped in silk, Curtis realized he had followed his instructions to the letter. With his landing, he graded out the highest of anyone in his company.That story is exactly how we are to interact with our Savior. When we let go, confident that Jesus has us, we have no more pressure on us. He is carrying us to safety.We land in the right place every time.Let's pray.Lord, we have so much gratitude for the countless ways you lead us through life. We love you. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

What You'll Hear in This EpisodeType 8s are probably the most naturally comfortable type when it comes to giving feedback. They're direct, they don't dance around it, and they genuinely mean it as investment, not attack. That directness is a real asset in a world where most feedback conversations stay so soft the message never actually lands. But the same striving to feel strong that makes Eights so decisive can also make feedback hit harder than intended and leave the other person too rattled to hear what was actually said.We walk through three things to do and three things to avoid when giving feedback as a Type 8, including a specific phrase you can try that keeps the directness intact while making sure the other person knows you're in their corner.3 Things to DO as a Type 8 When Giving FeedbackOwn your directness, it's actually a gift. Most people spend so much energy softening and qualifying that the message gets completely lost. You don't do that, and that matters. Keep it. Just pair it with enough warmth that the other person knows you're coming alongside them, not coming after them.Name the investment behind the feedback. Eights give feedback because they believe in people and want them to rise to it, but that part often goes unsaid. Say it out loud. "I'm telling you this because I think you can handle it and I want to see you succeed" changes the entire context of everything that comes after it.Stay in the room after you say it. Eights can deliver feedback and move on before the other person has had a chance to process. Leave space. The conversation isn't over when you've said your piece it's over when they've actually had a chance to respond.3 Things to AVOID as a Type 8 When Giving FeedbackLeading with intensity before trust is established. Your directness lands very differently depending on the relationship. With someone who knows you, it reads as straight-talking and genuine respect. With someone who doesn't, it can read as aggression even when you mean it as a compliment. Read the relationship before you read the feedback.Confusing bluntness with completeness. Saying the hard thing clearly is the beginning of a feedback conversation, not the whole thing. Make sure you're also saying what good looks like going forward, not just what missed the mark. The other person needs both.Shutting down when they push back. Eights can read defensiveness or emotion as weakness or resistance and disengage. But sometimes the pushback is just processing. Stay curious instead of closing off. The conversation that happens after the initial reaction is often the most important one.A Phrase to Try:"I'm going to be straight with you because I respect you and because I think you can actually do something with this."This works well for Eights because it's honest, it's direct, and it does something the Eight's natural style sometimes skips: it signals that what's coming is meant to help, not challenge. It also sets a tone that makes the other person more likely to actually hear what follows rather than brace for impact.After listening:If this resonated, share it with a Type 7 on your team or the manager who leads one. Want type-specific prompts for feedback conversations across all nine types? The Manager's Prompt Pack has you covered. Grab it at enneagrammba.com/resources.Interested in bringing this kind of practical Enneagram insight to your whole team? We'd love to talk about a workshop or retreat. Reach out at enneagrammba.com.Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here!Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here! 

The police are lined up around Griffith Stadium to keep the peace as the Washington Senators are visited by the New York Yankees. There's little love between the two teams or their fans; the last meeting in July ended with the Yankees' catcher Bill Dickey punching Carl Reynolds onto the injured list with a broken jaw. Dickey  Today's game will be Reynolds first game back, and following a 30-game suspension, Bill Dickey is catching once more.The 1932 Yankees are somewhat romanticised as a mythical and unstoppable force of nature; not every team can win 107 games and sweep the opposition in the World Series. Nor can most teams boast of nine future Hall of Fame players in the same roster, or go the entire season without being shut out.Except today. Washington pitcher Tommy Thomas is carrying a long-standing locked elbow and bone bruises in an arm lacking stamina, but he's ready to take the Yankees out. And take them out he does, shutting down both Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth in a combined 0-8 game.The opposing pitcher, Red Ruffing, is on course to top the American League for strikeouts. The powerhouse right-hander is going to post one of the most statistically rare and dominant individual performances of the live-ball era, cementing the legend of the 1932 Yankees' march to the pennant.One of them is going to be on the wrong side of the boxscore…Ewan Spence and the Classic Baseball Radio team bring you this recreated radio broadcast from August 13, 1932. This should not be considered a complete or fully accurate historical record. Nevertheless, this is our story of the game.We thank Retrosheet, Sports Reference, Sports Logos Net, Tom R Audio, and  Crafting The Call.** Links **You can find the boxscore here:https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/WS1/WS1193208130.shtml The team that was never shut out, a look at the New York Yankees in 1932.https://www.baseballhistorycomesalive.com/1932-new-york-yankees/ The unique career of Red Ruffing.https://tht.fangraphs.com/the-unique-career-of-red-ruffing/Red Ruffing's route to Cooperstown.https://www.cooperstowncred.com/hall-of-famer-red-ruffing-world-series-star/ Biography of Washingont Nationals pitcher Tommy Thomas.https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/tommy-thomas/The story of the Home Plate Punch on July 4th following a collision between Bill Dickey and Carl Reynolds, the resulting 30-game suspension, and the physical fallout.https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/july-4-1932-yankees-catcher-bill-dickey-punches-carl-reynolds-draws-30-game-suspension/ “He Called It,” Scott Pitoniak looks at the evidence of Babe Ruth's immortal at bat in Game Three of the 1932 World Series.https://baseballhall.org/discover-more/stories/baseball-history/ruth-called-it Columbia Magazine's deep dive into Lou Gehrig's early life in Yorkville, his parents' German immigrant background, and his rise to collegiate famehttps://magazine.columbia.edu/article/lou-gehrig-columbia-legend-and-american-hero The stars of the New York Yankees Murderers Row.https://bronxpinstripes.com/yankees/eras/murderers-row The Senators' Griffith Park, nestled into its urban environment, including details about the famous wildcat bleachers.https://www.loc.gov/exhibitions/baseball-americana/about-this-exhibition/at-the-ballpark/the-ballpark-community/baseball-on-the-map/ 

Microsoft is reportedly considering canceling Marvel's Blade and shutting its developer, Arkane, down. Plus, Quantic Dream has insisted Star Wars Eclipse is on course despite studio layoffs and claims from striking staff that it could be canceled. All this and more in today's Daily Fix!

Another fascinating AI generated discussion on this post. I thought it was funny, at one point one of the characters challenges me directly, suggesting I've made up an issue. His colleague sets him straight. Enjoy! Here's the link to the post:  https://davebrock.substack.com/p/the-hardest-part-of-coaching-is-shutting

Last week, the Trump Administration ordered Anthropic to cut off access to its most advanced AI models — Mythos 5 and the pared-down public version, Fable 5 — from foreign nationals due to reported security weaknesses in Fable's safeguards.In response, Anthropic shut them down for everyone including the handful of companies that had been granted access to Mythos.One of those companies is Mozilla, which said Mythos identified about 270 bugs in its Firefox browser that had slipped through previous reviews. Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Mozilla chief technology officer Raffi Krikorian about the government essentially hitting a kill switch on the system.More on thisWhat to know about the Anthropic models takedown - from The HillMythos and Fable can make us all safer. Shutting them down is reckless - from the Transformer SubstackFederal spending on Y2K reaches $8.38 billion - from CNET

Last week, the Trump Administration ordered Anthropic to cut off access to its most advanced AI models — Mythos 5 and the pared-down public version, Fable 5 — from foreign nationals due to reported security weaknesses in Fable's safeguards.In response, Anthropic shut them down for everyone including the handful of companies that had been granted access to Mythos.One of those companies is Mozilla, which said Mythos identified about 270 bugs in its Firefox browser that had slipped through previous reviews. Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Mozilla chief technology officer Raffi Krikorian about the government essentially hitting a kill switch on the system.More on thisWhat to know about the Anthropic models takedown - from The HillMythos and Fable can make us all safer. Shutting them down is reckless - from the Transformer SubstackFederal spending on Y2K reaches $8.38 billion - from CNET

Dear Home Sellers, Please do not shut off your utilities before closing. Don't even think about it. You might think it's a good idea and that'll save you money but it's one of the worst things you can possibly do. It can kill a deal.  This and more on the Real Estate Roundtable.

Boyle says buy some bitcoin now- for the 6 millionth time.  New here? This podcast is best experienced from the beginning. Start with Episode 1 - Day 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JgKkhVHML52uyNRvcvkGv?si=uXMVkkdfTh2ky49nO3MJvw I'm Quitting Alcohol is a daily sobriety podcast hosted by Australian comedian David Boyle. If you're wondering how to stop drinking, thinking about quitting alcohol, or already on your sobriety journey - this is the most honest account of what it actually looks like. Recorded every single day since the day he quit drinking - thousands of episodes, not one missed. Raw, unfiltered, real recovery. No script. No filter. No drinks. Just one day at a time. Covering everything from alcohol addiction and withdrawal to sober living, mental health, and what life looks like years into recovery - told with humour, honesty and zero corporate wellness speak.

Chronic pain is a costly condition in the United States. Affecting one in four…

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Welcome to episode 189 with Jennifer Pepito and Tabitha Paige.  Tabitha is the author and illustrator of some of our most beloved children's books and a speech therapist who has so much to teach us about learning. and guess what play is, as always, core to successful learning. Children are wired to learn and it's only when we turn it into a chore or abridge their ability to learn or try to rush them that we run into what feels like delays in most children. So take a deep breath, don't worry about your child's pace, and enjoy the journey.   Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! To support the podcast and Jennifer pre-order her newest book Inspired Homeschool. This incredible book gives you stories of famous home-educated artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, authors, and statesmen and outlines the lessons we can learn from them as we raise the next generation of great thinkers.  Looking for ways to make learning come alive and give your children the education of a lifetime? Check out the Peaceful Press curriculum. In this episode:  The importance of play in learning to read. Letting your child learn at their own pace  Child development and fear You're child is doing fine  Shutting out the background noise if it isn't helpful. Check out Tabitha Paige's Amazon store for so many beautiful water-colour children's books.  You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Tabitha here:  Tabitha's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links 

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.You always have too much to say. Too much to defend. Too much to justify. Too much to correct. And it never works. Here's why: the urgency to speak isn't coming from your power. It's coming from your insecurity. And the more you speak from that place, the more you lose ground. In Ep444 of The 'NEW' Marriage, Cass and Kathryn break down the art of silence as strength — what it actually means, why it's not erasure, and how it becomes the most powerful thing you can do in a marriage that feels out of control.

Send us Fan MailIf you've been trying to stop a behavior, break a pattern, or change something about yourself but it keeps coming back, this episode is for you.Maybe it's people-pleasing.Over-explaining.Avoidance.Anger.Perfectionism.Shutting down.Or a behavior you keep promising yourself you're done with.But no matter how much you understand it, hate it, or try to force it away, a part of you still goes back to it.In today's solo episode of Alison Answers, Alison Lager breaks down the psychology behind why some behaviors are so hard to stop, and why what looks like self-sabotage may actually be a protector part trying to keep you safe.This episode invites you to stop asking, “What's wrong with me?” and start asking a deeper question:What is this protecting me from?Alison explains why certain behaviors become survival strategies, how the nervous system can mistake change for danger, and why trying to remove a coping strategy too quickly can cause another pattern to take its place.You'll learn why your body may choose protection over happiness, why willpower alone often isn't enough, and how to begin meeting these parts of yourself with curiosity instead of shame.By the end of this episode, you'll understand:- Why “bad behaviors” can be hard to stop even when you want to change- How protector parts form around pain, shame, rejection, and fear- Why your nervous system may resist letting go of old patterns- How people-pleasing, over-explaining, anger, avoidance, and perfectionism can become protection- Why attacking the behavior can make shame worse- Why removing a coping strategy too early can backfire- The question that can help you understand what the behavior is really protecting- How to let your adult self, higher self, or grounded self lead instead of the scared part- Why healing begins with safety, not self-attackIf you've been beating yourself up for the same pattern over and over, this episode will help you see it differently.Maybe the behavior is not the whole story.Maybe the pattern has a purpose.Maybe the part of you you keep fighting was once the part trying to save you.Watch the full episode of Alison Answers to understand the psychology behind why you can't just stop bad behaviors, and what your nervous system may be trying to protect.In this episode00:00 Intro01:05 What protector parts are02:36 Why attacking the behavior can backfire03:26 What happens when a protector is removed too soon05:49 Why coping strategies need to be understood first06:26 Why the protector part is rarely the enemy06:53 Protector parts as exhausted bodyguards09:04 How unhealthy behaviors can regulate the nervous system09:27 Perfectionism, anger, people-pleasing, over-explaining, and dissociation10:32 Why there may be nothing “wrong” with you11:20 What to do instead of attacking the behavior12:23 Questions to ask your protector part13:15 Why the goal is not to destroy the protector14:51 Using visualization to understand younger parts16:03 Letting the adult self lead18:07 Why the behavior is not the whole story18:40 Getting out of the thinking brain and into the body20:29 Awareness without judgment21:20 Learning to ask yourself better questions21:45 Becoming steady, grounded, and peacefulConnect with Alison:Instagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounselingWebsite: LagerCounseling.comYouTube: Alison AnswersFacebook: Alison Lager Lcsw CasacPurchase Alison's book: “The Wake Up Call”Alison Answers Facebook Group: Join HEREWomen of Excellence FB group: Join HERE⚠️ Crisis Resources:Lager Counseling ServicesCall: 516-221-2123Text: (914) 363-0381Wantagh: 3408 Park Ave. Wantagh, NY 11793988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, confidential)Call or text 988 | Visit 988lifeline.org

Send us Fan MailMost conflict doesn't end a relationship. The lack of repair does. I'm joined by Paula Yost, a rare blend of attorney and licensed clinical mental health therapy supervisor, to talk about what she sees when people walk into a law office on the worst day of their lives and why legal training often misses the trauma, grief, anxiety, and mental illness sitting right in front of it.We dig into the practical overlap between mental health and the legal system: why clients repeatedly ask the same question when they're dysregulated, how cognitive behavioral therapy and nervous system skills can make someone a calmer, clearer client, and why attorneys should build real referral relationships with therapists. We also address a point that protects clinicians: a subpoena is not automatically a green light to hand over your entire file, and confidentiality still matters even when court pressure shows up.From there, we move into the heart of it: relationship repair. We talk about why “let's just not talk about it” keeps hurt alive, how scorekeeping grows when accountability never comes, and why family estrangement can be the final stage of years of unaddressed pain. Paula shares concrete repair tools that work in everyday conflict, including better timing, curiosity questions that de-escalate, and what an actual apology sounds like when it includes ownership and a plan to change. We also connect the dots to modeling healthy repair for kids, so they learn what constructive conflict looks like instead of silence or explosions.If you want better boundaries, stronger relationships, and more peace after hard conversations, listen now. Subscribe, share this with someone who avoids the repair talk, and leave a review with the skill you're practicing this week.This podcast is meant to be a resource for the general public, as well as fellow therapists/psychologists. It is NOT meant to replace the meaningful work of individual or family therapy. Please seek professional help in your area if you are struggling. #breakthestigma #makewordsmatter #thingsyoulearnintherapy #thingsyoulearnintherapypodcastIf you or someone you know is struggling with mental health concerns, please contact 988 or seek a treatment provider in your area.If you are a therapist or psychologist and want to be a guest on the show, please complete this form to apply: https://forms.gle/ooy8QirpgL2JSLhP6Feel free to share your thoughts at www.makewordsmatterforgood.com or email me at Beth@makewordsmatterforgood.comSupport the showwww.bethtrammell.com

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I exposed a day care in Texas that was allegedly selling H-1B visas and had suspected ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Now the attorney general is hitting the owner with a lawsuit to end his alleged illegal activities. It's clear that leftists want a civil war, and they are showing they're willing to partner with Nazis and terrorists to do it. Democrats are not good at politics. California libs tried to target Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt with an attack ad, but it backfired big time. President Trump goes on an epic meme rampage to troll Democrats and the Left. ► Watch my latest H-1B visa scam video:https://youtu.be/ICI8DyXo7ZQ ► Email me at saratips@blazemedia.com if you have uncovered potential fraud in your area. ► Subscribe to my second YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaraGonzalesTX?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsors: ► Patriot MobileGo to https://www.PatriotMobile.com/SARA or call 972-PATRIOT. Use promo code SARA for a FREE MONTH of service. ► Blaze TVHead over to https://www.BlazeTV.com/SARA and use promo code SARA to get $20 off your subscription. Timestamps:00:00 - H-1B Day Care Lawsuit22:12 - Democrats Want Civil War33:43- Attack Ad Fail44:42- Trump Memes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an unforgettable Heartland Experience trip: https://israelguys.link/israel-trip-86excg1mz  President Trump just issued a post on Truth Social saying "Iran has informed us they are in a state of collapse." And when you look at the evidence emerging from Iran, that post could almost seem like an understatement.  Iran is facing an existential crisis with how to handle their oil, the economic strain is also exacting a huge toll on China, and new intelligence is indicating the people of Iran may be preparing to take to the streets yet again.  Sign up for The Israel Guys Show Notes: https://theisraelguys.com/subscribe/ Join our Members Group! https://israelguys.link/donate-86ex929h6  Follow The Israel Guys on X: https://x.com/theisraelguys Join our Telegram channel: https://t.me/theisraelguys Source Notes:  Iran's security council warns of economic collapse and potential protests https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-894370 Iranian embassies abroad recruiting fighters willing to "sacrifice their lives" https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-894453 Trump claims Iran is in a "state of collapse" https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116482569681977454 New peace proposal while internal Iranian issues complicate negotiations https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-894477 Iran using improvised storage and transport methods for oil https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-894461 China's economy shows strain from the war https://www.jpost.com/international/article-894436 Iran highlights vulnerability of undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-894478 Iran's internal divisions and blockade pressures https://jewishbreakingnews.com/analysis-irans-irgc-is-sabotaging-its-own-ceasefire-and-the-generals-holding-the-phones-have-no-incentive-to-stop/ Challenges of Shutting down oil wells https://www.resilience.org/stories/2020-05-28/shutting-down-oil-wells-a-risky-and-expensive-option/#:~:text=An%20oil%20field%20is%20a,injecting%20chemicals%20into%20the%20well. Trump preparing for a prolonged blockade https://www.timesofisrael.com/keeping-talks-with-us-sputtering-along-iran-may-be-looking-for-time-not-a-deal/ U.S. Marines seizing vessel in the Arabian Sea https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2049171777926877463?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2049171777926877463%7Ctwgr%5Ea78e85e2af503cf3c2853795c0ac19a573521eee%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.israelnationalnews.com%2Fnews%2F426234 #Israelnews #Hezbollah #Lebanon #Iranwar #Trump #Bibi #Americannews #Ceasefire #Trump  

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1. U.S. Military Pressure on Iran via the Strait of Hormuz The U.S., under President Trump, is enforcing a naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian‑flagged cargo ship allegedly attempted to run the blockade and was disabled by the U.S. Navy, boarded, and seized after warnings. The action is deliberate, proportionate, and militarily precise, intended to deter further attempts. 2. Economic Warfare as Primary Strategy The blockade is an economic weapon, not a prolonged war. Iran is portrayed as losing hundreds of millions of dollars per day in exports and imports due to the blockade. Oil exports—described as Iran’s economic lifeline—are emphasized as being almost entirely dependent on Gulf shipping routes. 3. Severe Impact on Iran’s Oil Sector Iran has limited oil storage capacity; if exports stop, wells must be shut in. Shutting in wells is described as causing permanent damage to oil fields (water coning), leading to lasting production losses. This is presented as long‑term leverage that could cripple Iran’s future revenue even if sanctions end. 4. Currency Collapse and Domestic Economic Crisis Iran’s currency (the rial) is described as undergoing hyperinflation. Banks are reportedly limiting cash withdrawals to very small daily amounts. Food prices and inflation are framed as spiraling, increasing public pressure on the regime. 5. Strategic Pressure on China Because much of Iran’s oil allegedly goes to China, the blockade is also meant to force China to pressure Iran into negotiations. The timing is framed as optimal due to oil supply rerouting and OPEC production adjustments minimizing global disruption. 6. Arrests and Enforcement Beyond the Battlefield The arrest of an Iranian arms broker in the U.S. is cited as proof of aggressive global enforcement against Iranian weapons trafficking. This supports the narrative that Iran is being squeezed financially, militarily, and legally at the same time. 7. Rejection of “Quagmire” Narrative This is not another Iraq or Afghanistan: No U.S. boots on the ground Limited, targeted military actions Defined economic and security goals Critics, especially Democrats, are politically motivated rather than security‑focused. Qatar’s Influence Campaign in the U.S. 8. Qatar as a Major Funder of U.S. Universities Qatar is described as the largest foreign donor to U.S. universities over several decades. Funding is framed as a tool to shape academic, cultural, and political opinion in its favor. 9. Connection to Campus Unrest There is a correlation between universities receiving Qatari funding and anti‑Israel or antisemitic campus protests. Universities are vulnerable to foreign influence due to financial incentives. 10. Hiring of Washington Lobbyists Qatar‑linked organizations allegedly hired major D.C. PR and lobbying firms. Purpose: reputation management, crisis response, and influencing Congress and the administration. These efforts are framed as an attempt to “whitewash” Qatar’s alleged support for Hamas and Islamist movements. 11. Control Over Academic Speech One example cited is a U.S. university campus in Qatar with contractual restrictions on criticizing the Qatari regime. This is used to argue that financial dependence undermines academic freedom. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Title The Art of Shutting Up On today's page, Menachot 94, we witness a clash between two heavyweights: Resh Lakish and Rav Elazar. When Resh Lakish—a former criminal known for his intimidating presence—confronts Rav Elazar, the latter chooses a surprising path: total silence. Our very own Presidentischer Rav, Tevi Troy, joins us to explain how this ancient "quiet opposition" mirrors the cutthroat world of Washington, D.C. power players. Is silence a sign of weakness, or a calculated survival tactic? Listen and find out.

Amol Avasare is Head of Growth at Anthropic, which is going through the most unprecedented growth trajectory in history—scaling from $1 billion to over $19 billion in ARR in just 14 months. Previously, Amol worked on the growth teams at Mercury and MasterClass. Before that he was a founder, and he cold emailed his way into the Anthropic role when no job listing existed. Most remarkably, he overcame a traumatic brain injury from a Muay Thai match that meant he couldn't work for nearly a year.In our in-depth discussion, Amol shares:1. How Amol landed his role by cold emailing Anthropic's CPO Mike Krieger2. How Anthropic is automating growth experiments with Claude (their internal tool called “CASH”)3. Why the ratio of PMs to engineers might need to flip (more PMs than engineers) as AI makes engineers exponentially more productive4. Why activation is the single highest-leverage growth problem in AI5. Why Anthropic indexes 70/30 toward big bets (the opposite of most growth teams)6. How he uses Cowork to detect team misalignment in Slack7. How the company's focus on AI coding created a research flywheel that accelerated their models—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUsVanta—Automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropics-1b-to-19b-growth-run—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Amol Avasare:• X: https://x.com/TheAmolAvasare• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amolavasare—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Amol and Anthropic's growth(03:15) The story of cold emailing Mike Krieger to get the job(08:28) What it's like leading growth at the fastest-growing company ever(10:46) What the growth team actually does at Anthropic(12:16) The concept of “success disasters”(13:55) Why activation is the biggest challenge in AI products(18:05) Improving Mercury's onboarding experience(20:57) The importance of adding the right kind of friction(25:10) Anthropic's org structure(27:06) Why Anthropic focuses on big bets over micro-optimizations(33:34) Automating growth experiments with Claude (CASH)(38:20) How AI is starting to identify what experiments to run(41:07) The future of PM, engineering, and design roles(47:19) Why you might need more PMs as engineers get more productive(51:13) How Amol uses AI to prototype ideas and skip PRDs(58:10) Amol's morning routine: AI analyzes 20 to 25 charts automatically(1:03:31) Getting coaching from an AI version of your manager(1:06:27) How Anthropic's focus on coding and B2B drove their success(1:12:10) Balancing growth with AI safety as a core mission(1:18:09) Advice for thriving in an AI-first future(1:22:53) Anthropic's culture and the “notebook channels” on Slack(1:35:12) Failure corner: Shutting down his startup after raising money(1:38:25) The traumatic brain injury that changed everything(1:46:49) Lightning round—References: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropics-1b-to-19b-growth-run—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com