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Episode 2846 - Vinnie Tortorich and Dr. Gary Fettke discuss CGMs, dietary guidelines, GLP-1s, and the third rail of how the COVID-19 pandemic was handled. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/the-third-rail-dr-gary-fettke-episode-2846 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Guidelines and GLP-1s Dr. Gary Fettke was in Vinnie's first documentary, "FAT: a documentary." They discuss how dietary messaging has changed over the years. (8:00) Whole foods, including animal proteins, are the optimal way to get nutrients. (15:00) They discuss CGMs and how helpful they can be for awareness of what certain foods do to your blood glucose. (20:30) Your body responds to everything you eat; however, some foods raise glucose levels more than others. A CGM can help you discover your personal response and bioindividuality. They discuss the U.S. Food Pyramid and RFK's take on it. Following the previous dietary guidelines has not helped; in fact, it seems to have made things worse. For example, approximately 40% of the U.S. military members are overweight because of food served in military commissaries. (32:00) The Magic Pill documentary is fantastic viewing. (33:00) Vinnie asks Gary his opinion on GLP-1s. (41:00) The mechanisms in the body when using a GLP-1 are very similar to being on a low-carb, ketogenic diet. (44:00) Significant weight loss requires keeping protein levels up to help offset muscle loss. (48:00) Exercise is very important, and can help with loose skin. The Third Rail They discuss Gary's experience during the COVID pandemic, or "the third rail." (57:30) He also shares thoughts about the recent hearings where Anthony Fauci and he "pleaded the Fifth" 111 times. The result of the pandemic is a percentage of the population realizing not to mindlessly follow medical authorities, which is good. Stay inquisitive and question what comes across the news and social media. Alcohol dampens T-cell lymphocytes' function; ketones will boost them. (1:17:00) Belinda Fettke's Substack can be found at https://truthzones.substack.com You can find Dr. Gary Fettke on X @FructoseNo. You can also search for him on YouTube. Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinnie's website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. Look under the "Food and Snacks" section to purchase them there, too. https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related. The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Anna's next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now. If you pre-order, you'll get bonus goodies! You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you'll need it for your bonuses! Physical Release Date is October 2026 You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. 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Divorce does not happen in isolation. You may be dealing with the end of your marriage while still running a business, leading a team, raising children, managing a household, and showing up in situations where people expect you to function just as you always have.But what happens when you simply don't feel like yourself anymore?Today, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder talks with mental performance specialist and psychotherapist Tom Rohrer, PhD, about the connection between emotional experiences and our ability to perform in everyday life.Tom shares how unresolved emotional issues can affect confidence and performance, why taking responsibility is different from taking all the blame, and how realistically examining your role in a relationship can help interrupt unhealthy patterns. He also introduces brainspotting, a therapeutic approach he uses in his work, and discusses the connection between emotional processing, the brain, and the body.Questions We ExploreQ: Why can divorce affect your ability to perform in other areas of life?A: Significant emotional stress does not disappear simply because you walk into the office, attend an event, or need to take care of your family. Tom explains how unresolved emotional experiences can be triggered in situations that require us to perform and function at our usual level.Q: How do you stop blaming yourself for everything that went wrong in the marriage?A: Tom discusses “disputation,” a positive psychology approach that involves examining what actually happened, identifying your realistic share of responsibility, and separating that from the tendency to personalize everything that went wrong. Q: Can changing your own behavior interrupt an unhealthy relationship pattern?A: Sometimes. When one person stops covering, placating, making excuses, or participating in an established dynamic, the pattern itself may begin to change.Q: What is brainspotting?A: Tom describes brainspotting as a therapeutic approach that uses a person's visual field along with awareness of physical sensations as part of processing emotional experiences. He discusses how it developed from EMDR and how he incorporates it into his work. Q: What if you don't feel confident or capable after divorce?A: Rather than accepting that this is simply who you are now, Tom encourages looking at what may be underneath that loss of confidence and addressing the emotional experiences that may be affecting how you show up today.About the Guest:Tom Rohrer, PhD, is a mental performance specialist and psychotherapist who assists public performers, mainly athletes to: resolve emotional issues that are causing performance problems, integrate mental resource states like confidence, courage, or optimism, and expand their ability to perform in the flow state (zone). He also helps his clients with addiction issues by neutralizing triggers, boosting motivation and commitment. He works individually and offers webinars.To connect with Tom:Website: https://tomrohrer.com/About the HostMardi Winder is a Strategic Divorce Consultant and High-Conflict Divorce Coach who helps high-achieving individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in mediation, divorce coaching and conflict resolution, she supports clients in making smart decisions while reducing emotional and financial fallout, particularly in high-conflict, high-asset and complex divorces. Mardi is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and the Strategic Divorce Directory, LLC.For Mardi's gift: The Resilience Building Blueprint: A 28-Day Journey To A Stronger You https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/rbbConnect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinder/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

The tensest feature in global podcasting turns 100 today. That's right, Elis James attempts his 100th Cymru Connection. This. Feels. Significant.His heart feels hot but his bum feels cold. Luckily his nads feel just right. He keeps repeating ‘Ruthin' over and over again and his core temperature resembles that of an ill person. Can he reach the magic 50%? For the 100th time, let's see.In other news there's a new producer in town, as the brilliant Ruth Husko takes her place in the hotseat in a bid to tame the unproducables. We learn how Ruth played a vital role in hunkifying John's book, and she chairs a Made Up Game that leads to one contestant experiencing a near death experience (it's a word-based game, so we'll let you decided who it might be…).All this, plus Mick Hucknall enters the scene in a brand new chapter of ‘Contact'.You can enter the Elis and John scene right now by emailing hello@elisandjohn.com.For lots of exclusive EJJR #content, join our Patreon at patreon.com/elisandjohn.For weekly visual highlights, head to youtube.com/@elisandjohn.For everything else, head to elisandjohn.com.The Elis James and John Robins Show is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ryan Richmond.

***First Segment***The Commanders are almost at their second gameday of the season, this time against the Lions in Detroit... so Logan and Grant break down what they saw in practice on Thursday, Johnny Newton's long-term injury, if Jayden Daniels playing is reliant on who's playing center, and more!

***First Segment***The Commanders are almost at their second gameday of the season, this time against the Lions in Detroit... so Logan and Grant break down what they saw in practice on Thursday, Johnny Newton's long-term injury, if Jayden Daniels playing is reliant on who's playing center, and more!

***First Segment***The Commanders are almost at their second gameday of the season, this time against the Lions in Detroit... so Logan and Grant break down what they saw in practice on Thursday, Johnny Newton's long-term injury, if Jayden Daniels playing is reliant on who's playing center, and more!

Greetings, and welcome back to Horror Business. We've got one heck of an episode in store for you guys as we're talking about 1987's The Hidden and 2021's Significant Other. First off thank you to the fine folks over at Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations, the premiere screen-printing company of the Lehigh Valley. Chris Reject and his merry band of miscreants are ready to work with you to bring to life your vision of a t-shirt for your business, band, project, or whatever else it is you need represented by a shirt, sweater, pin, or coozy. Head on over to www.xlvacx.com to check them out. And as always thank you to our Patreon subscribers. Your support means the world to us and we are eternally thankful. If you would like to become a Patron, head to patreon.com/cinepunx. Thanks in advance! We briefly talk what we've doing involving horror recently. Liam talks about reading The Snowman. Justin talks about a few of the films he watched for the Fantasia International Film Festival, as well as the film Saccharine and a screening of the 1988 version of The Blob at the Mahoning Drive In. Up first is The Hidden. We talk about how the film is the essential late 80's cop/action film but instead of merely flirting with horror elements it openly embracing them by having the antagonist being a body hopping alien addicted to the human experience. Liam brings up the phenomenon of loving a movie as a kid but being disappointed by it as an adult and how this movie avoids them. Justin talks about how the film also openly embraces every late 80's cultural trope in addition to cop movie tropes. We discuss how the film is the quintessential “one in the morning on HBO back in the day” film. The film's flirtation with the “LA at night”/neon slime subgenre is discussed. We talk about how the film is a rare example of a cop's excessive actions is realistically depicted when a paramedic questions why a victim was shot fifteen times. Liam talks about the film using the tension of the good alien being found out as a source of anxiety. We talk about the somewhat weak narrative that the one cops daughter knowing Kyle McLaughlin's character is an alien actually brings the movie down a notch. We briefly talk about how the sequel likely sucks and the film being an example of something that kind of fell flat when it first came out but later found a wider audience. Justin talks about how his only real problem with the film is how the bad alien is revealed too early. Up next is Significant Other. Justin talks about how the film's twist is what makes it initially watchable and knowing that twist kind of takes away from the film and how the film is an example of the trope where aliens cannot comprehend the concept of love and laments not enjoying the film as much the second time around. Liam talks about how he forgot that he had seen it initially and that the twist comes right when he was becoming overwhelmingly annoyed with the character, and how the concept of the alien as a “frustrated actor” was compelling. We talk about how one of the film's shortcomings is that it doesn't explore the concept of aliens that are so different from humanity that they don't understand love. We further dissect the concept of empathy as an alien idea. As always thank you for listening and to everyone and anyone who donated on Patreon, checked this episode out, or shared a tweet/shared a post on FB/gave us love by recommending us to someone. We love you forever for listening and donating. Any questions, comments, suggestions for movies and guests, or if you yourself want to join us for a movie viewing or even an episode, can be sent to thehorrorbiz@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Thanks always to Justin Miller, Jacob Roberts, Paul Sharkey, and Doug Tilley for their technical contributions and fliers, Mike Smaczylo for the shirts and fliers (you can check more of his work out at here), and also thanks to Josh Alvarez for the theme song, Chris, Brad, and LVAC for the support and buttons (check them out at www.xlvacx.com and on Twitter), and a HUGE thank you to anyone who retweeted us or shared something on Facebook that we posted. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @thehorrorbiz666, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/thehorrorbiz66, check out our Spotify account at Cinepunx, and remember to rate, review, and subscribe to us on ITunes. In fact, if you write us a review, email us with your mailing address and we'll send you some free pins and stickers! Check out www.cinepunx.com for more info on some of our other podcasts, some ultra-stylish Cinepunx related merchandise, and how you can donate to our Patreon! Until next time…thanks!

Silicon Bites Ep385 | 2026-08-18 | The whole architecture of Russian military space power runs through one building, one cleanroom in Samara. This is a central node of the terror state and its illegal war, and Ukraine just hit it. The cleanroom is no longer so clean, and with this strike, Russia's efforts to develop an alternative to Starlink may have been consigned to the trash bin. Good riddance. At around ten to three in the morning on the fifteenth of August, the missile alert went off across Samara oblast. Nine hundred kilometres from the Ukrainian border. Deep in the Russian interior, in a city that had gone four and a half years of full-scale war without a single strike of this kind on its industrial zone. Minutes later, residents heard a jet engine overhead, then the detonation. By dawn there was a column of black smoke over the eastern edge of the city. Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the target himself that Saturday. The Progress Rocket and Space Centre. A core enterprise of Roscosmos. Struck, in his words on X, with Flamingo missiles — "Flamingo missiles were used. A good achievement."----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.org----------SOURCES:Ukrainska Pravda (English) — "OSINT analysts show damage to plant in Russia's Samara where rockets for military satellite launches are equipped," 15 August 2026 Kyiv Post — "Zelensky Confirms Flamingo Missile Strikes in Samara and Savasleyka," 15 August 2026 Militarnyi — "Flamingo Missiles Strike Industrial Facility in Samara," 15 August 2026 Euromaidan Press — "Reported Flamingo strike hits Samara industrial area housing factory that builds rockets for Russia's Starlink rival," 15 August 2026UNITED24 Media — "Ukraine's Flamingo Missiles Strike Russia's Soyuz Rocket Factory Behind Its Starlink Rival," 15 August 2026Defense Express — "Ukraine's Defense Forces… Striking Progress Plant in Samara with FP-5 Flamingo Missiles," 15 August 2026 Defence Blog — "Ukraine strike hits Russia's main space rocket maker," 15 August 2026 Euronews — "Ukraine strikes rocket and space centre in Russia's Samara," 15 August 2026Charter97 — "At the Progress Rocket and Space Center in Samara… workshop may have been damaged," 15 August 2026 EU Today — "Ukrainian Flamingo Missiles Reportedly Hit Russia's Progress Space-Rocket Centre in Samara," 15 August 2026 Türkiye Today — "Ukraine strikes Russia's only Soyuz rocket plant with Flamingo missiles," 15 August 2026 SpacePolicyOnline — "Ukrainian Missiles Strike Russian Soyuz Rocket Factory," 16 August 2026 ----------

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ryan Richmond.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ryan Richmond.

The school year is getting started across the country, but some families are sending their kids to school without access to a benefit many have relied on in previous years: free school meals. Significant changes to SNAP under last year's Republican tax and spending law have led to plummeting SNAP enrollment — which is often tied to free school meals. Also on the program: big retailers' quarterly results and a buyer's market (for wealthier homebuyers, that is).Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories in this episode:A buyer's market? Yes. For those who can afford it.

The school year is getting started across the country, but some families are sending their kids to school without access to a benefit many have relied on in previous years: free school meals. Significant changes to SNAP under last year's Republican tax and spending law have led to plummeting SNAP enrollment — which is often tied to free school meals. Also on the program: big retailers' quarterly results and a buyer's market (for wealthier homebuyers, that is).Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories in this episode:A buyer's market? Yes. For those who can afford it.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ryan Richmond.

Do you ever find yourself wondering, deep down, "Do I really matter—to anyone?" In our fast-paced, achievement-driven world, the quiet ache of wanting to be truly seen and valued can ripple beneath even our closest relationships. So often, beneath arguments or emotional distance, lies an even deeper longing: the human need to know that we are significant to those who matter most to us. In this episode, listeners will dive into the heart of what it means to matter in intimate relationships. Through stories, philosophical insight, and practical examples, the conversation uncovers why our drive to feel significant shapes the way we connect and sometimes divides us. Listeners will discover ways to recognize their own "mattering map," address imbalances, and create daily rituals that affirm each partner's worth—moving beyond surface tension to cultivate true belonging and meaning with the people they love. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is a professor of philosophy and a novelist, and the author of eleven books, the most recent of which is The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us. She has received numerous awards for both her fiction and scholarly work, including a MacArthur Fellowship ("Genius Grant") and the National Humanities Medal, which was presented to her by President Barack Obama.   Episode Highlights 03:11 What is the mattering instinct and how does it shape our lives? 06:44 Different paths to mattering: Individual strategies and social dynamics. 12:03 The role of mattering in attachment and intimate relationships. 15:26 Self-mattering and internal validation: The foundation for flourishing. 17:14 Childhood roots: How early experiences influence our sense of mattering. 20:54 Societal reflections: The impact of community and acts of kindness. 25:49 Mattering in the intimate space: Attention, presence, and relational dynamics. 27:10 Balancing mattering: Navigating imbalances within couples. 31:17 Honest conversations and rituals to restore relationship equality. 34:43 Valuing the invisible: Acknowledging domestic roles and everyday struggles. 40:47 Diversifying mattering: The need for meaning beyond partnership. 45:25 Negotiating differences: Working through mattering expectations in relationships. 47:57 Moving forward: Communication, understanding, and resources for deeper mattering.   Your Checklist of Actions to Take Acknowledge the Mattering Instinct: Have an open, honest conversation with your partner about how both of you experience the desire to matter in your relationship. Map Your Mattering Profiles: Reflect together on the ways each of you seeks meaning and validation, recognizing how your "mattering maps" might differ. Be Explicit About Needs: Communicate directly if you're feeling unseen, underappreciated, or if there's an imbalance in attention or validation within the relationship. Ritualize Daily Check-ins: Set aside time each day to ask each other about meaningful events, feelings of accomplishment, or struggles—aim for sharing three significant moments per day. Appreciation Exercises: Practice exchanging specific appreciations with your partner about each other's actions and character, as well as sharing appreciations about yourselves. Attend to the 'Hidden' Work: Explicitly recognize and affirm the effort and value in less visible roles or tasks your partner undertakes, such as parenting or domestic duties. Diversify Sources of Mattering: Encourage each other to cultivate interests, friendships, or projects outside the relationship to avoid making your partner your sole source of significance. Address Imbalances with Compassion: If you sense an ongoing disparity in felt importance, approach your partner with empathy and explore together ways to rebalance and affirm each other's worth.   Mentioned The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) The Mind-Body Problem (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) US Suicide Hotline 12 Relationship Principles to Strengthen Your Love (free relationship guide)   Connect with Rebecca Newberger Goldstein Website: rebeccagoldstein.com  Substack: rebeccanewbergergoldstein.substack.com Instagram: instagram.com/rebeccanewbergergoldstein  X: x.com/platobooktour  

Andy and Randy discuss some of today's top stories in the National Football League.

Pastor Bryan continues our Acts series with Acts 2, teaching us that the impact of the Church comes down to believers' commitment to community. We have to prioritize God's Word both privately and publicly. When we commit to growing together, we become stronger together. The stronger the community, the more mature the believer. No one matures alone.

“Home is where the heart is.” That cliché is a great descriptor of the way that a little child's life revolves around family and home. Then, the teenage years arrive and something begins to change. Because they are now growing up, teenagers begin the process of disengaging from the kind of ties they've had with you as they begin to focus more and more time on building relationships with their peers. Even though the shift is normal, it can be quite painful to watch your kids trade family time for friend time. These new relationships with friends serve as a bridge between the dependence of childhood and the independence of adulthood. But never, never, never forget this fact: You are still vital! Research and observation have shown that we must remain engaged and available to our teens. Teens whose parents are absent from their lives as a result of choice or circumstance are teens who hurt deeply. You are important and significant in their lives!

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Dr. Sonia Lewis. Founder and CEO of The Student Loan Doctor, LLC, an award-winning company that helps individuals navigate student loan repayment and debt management. The conversation explores America's student loan crisis, the long-term impact of educational debt, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and Dr. Lewis's journey from higher education professional to nationally recognized business owner. At its core, the interview is both a discussion about the realities of student loan debt and an entrepreneurial success story about identifying a major problem and building a business around solving it. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate listeners about the student loan debt crisis. Explain how student debt affects long-term financial success. Highlight the unique challenges facing African American borrowers, particularly women. Introduce solutions and resources for student loan repayment. Share Dr. Lewis's entrepreneurial journey and business-building strategies. Encourage financial literacy and informed borrowing decisions. Key Takeaways 1. Student Loan Debt Is a Systemic Problem Dr. Lewis argues that the student loan crisis begins with the cost of higher education itself. Key points include: Student loans are one of the few major financial products available without traditional underwriting standards. New borrowers continuously enter the system, making loan forgiveness alone an incomplete solution. The problem is tied directly to the growing cost of college education. Higher education and student lending have become interconnected industries with few structural solutions. Bottom Line: The challenge is not just repayment. It is the broader system that continues producing new debt every semester. 2. Student Debt Impacts Major Life Decisions One of the strongest themes throughout the interview is how student debt affects adulthood. Dr. Lewis explains that borrowers often don't fully understand the consequences until they begin trying to: Buy a home Build credit Get married Start a family Launch a business Create long-term wealth Many borrowers discover that large student loan balances significantly limit financial flexibility and delay major life milestones. 3. African American Women Carry a Disproportionate Burden Dr. Lewis has dedicated much of her career to studying how student loan debt impacts African American women. She notes that: African American women earn more college degrees than many demographic groups. They often carry some of the highest student loan balances. Educational attainment does not always translate into proportional wealth building. Student debt often delays homeownership, entrepreneurship, and family financial growth. This issue became a central motivation behind her work and the creation of her company. 4. The Student Loan Doctor Was Built by Solving a Real Problem Dr. Lewis launched her business after recognizing that borrowers were not receiving adequate guidance from loan servicers. She initially: Worked a full-time job in higher education. Met clients in cafes and community spaces after work. Charged modest consultation fees. Studied federal student loan regulations extensively. Built expertise through years of financial aid and higher education experience. Eventually demand exceeded her full-time salary, allowing her to transition into entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial Lesson: Find a major problem, become an expert in solving it, and deliver consistent value. 5. Solving Problems Creates Business Opportunities A powerful business lesson from the interview is Dr. Lewis's belief that successful entrepreneurs place themselves in the middle of a significant problem. After publicly sharing that she was the first African American woman-owned student loan repayment company, her story went viral. This exposure led to: National media attention Increased public awareness Thousands of inquiries Significant business growth Her success demonstrates the value of owning a niche and becoming the go-to expert in that space. 6. Financial Literacy Starts at Home While colleges play a role in educating students about finances, Dr. Lewis believes financial literacy begins much earlier. She emphasizes: Parents should teach money management. Young adults often receive loan refunds without understanding budgeting. Many borrowers arrive at college without financial education. Borrowing decisions should be tied to future earning potential. Her View: Financial decision-making skills must be developed before students begin managing significant amounts of money. 7. Education Must Connect to Career Outcomes Another important takeaway is the need to think strategically about degrees and career paths. Dr. Lewis encourages students and families to consider: Return on investment. Career demand. Income potential. Employment opportunities. Degree marketability. She notes that many borrowers accumulate debt for degrees without fully understanding how those degrees translate into sustainable careers. 8. Teaching Builds Trust A major factor in Dr. Lewis's success has been education-based marketing. She regularly provides: Free workshops Online classes Community education events Financial literacy sessions By teaching first and selling second, she establishes credibility and trust with potential clients. Notable Quotes On the Student Loan Crisis "Unless we make it free, free 99, in the United States of America, this is a trillion-dollar problem that really doesn't have a solution." On Life After College "When you go to buy a home, they'll say, well, you already have a mortgage. We can't give you another one." On Entrepreneurship "When you are an entrepreneur, you want to put yourself in the middle of a big problem." On Her Business Growth "There was no me before. People were shying away from this conversation." On Supporting Borrowers "We get right into the solution." On Student Loan Shame "It's the thing that plays in the back of your mind when no one else is around." On Building a Business "I only want to talk about having student loans. That's my lane." On Success "God be showing up in places that I haven't made it to yet." On Leadership "You cannot be an entrepreneur, a good business owner, a good leader if you don't have discernment about people." On Personal Growth "I believe in mentorship. I believe in investing in myself." Executive Summary Dr. Sonia Lewis's interview is both a financial education discussion and an entrepreneurial masterclass. She highlights how student loan debt has become a long-term barrier to wealth creation, particularly for African American women, while providing practical insight into why borrowers struggle and how they can move forward. Equally important, she demonstrates how identifying a widespread problem, developing deep expertise, and consistently educating others can create a highly successful business. Her overarching message is that informed financial decisions, strong mentorship, continuous learning, and strategic problem-solving are essential for both personal and professional success. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Dr. Sonia Lewis. Founder and CEO of The Student Loan Doctor, LLC, an award-winning company that helps individuals navigate student loan repayment and debt management. The conversation explores America's student loan crisis, the long-term impact of educational debt, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and Dr. Lewis's journey from higher education professional to nationally recognized business owner. At its core, the interview is both a discussion about the realities of student loan debt and an entrepreneurial success story about identifying a major problem and building a business around solving it. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate listeners about the student loan debt crisis. Explain how student debt affects long-term financial success. Highlight the unique challenges facing African American borrowers, particularly women. Introduce solutions and resources for student loan repayment. Share Dr. Lewis's entrepreneurial journey and business-building strategies. Encourage financial literacy and informed borrowing decisions. Key Takeaways 1. Student Loan Debt Is a Systemic Problem Dr. Lewis argues that the student loan crisis begins with the cost of higher education itself. Key points include: Student loans are one of the few major financial products available without traditional underwriting standards. New borrowers continuously enter the system, making loan forgiveness alone an incomplete solution. The problem is tied directly to the growing cost of college education. Higher education and student lending have become interconnected industries with few structural solutions. Bottom Line: The challenge is not just repayment. It is the broader system that continues producing new debt every semester. 2. Student Debt Impacts Major Life Decisions One of the strongest themes throughout the interview is how student debt affects adulthood. Dr. Lewis explains that borrowers often don't fully understand the consequences until they begin trying to: Buy a home Build credit Get married Start a family Launch a business Create long-term wealth Many borrowers discover that large student loan balances significantly limit financial flexibility and delay major life milestones. 3. African American Women Carry a Disproportionate Burden Dr. Lewis has dedicated much of her career to studying how student loan debt impacts African American women. She notes that: African American women earn more college degrees than many demographic groups. They often carry some of the highest student loan balances. Educational attainment does not always translate into proportional wealth building. Student debt often delays homeownership, entrepreneurship, and family financial growth. This issue became a central motivation behind her work and the creation of her company. 4. The Student Loan Doctor Was Built by Solving a Real Problem Dr. Lewis launched her business after recognizing that borrowers were not receiving adequate guidance from loan servicers. She initially: Worked a full-time job in higher education. Met clients in cafes and community spaces after work. Charged modest consultation fees. Studied federal student loan regulations extensively. Built expertise through years of financial aid and higher education experience. Eventually demand exceeded her full-time salary, allowing her to transition into entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial Lesson: Find a major problem, become an expert in solving it, and deliver consistent value. 5. Solving Problems Creates Business Opportunities A powerful business lesson from the interview is Dr. Lewis's belief that successful entrepreneurs place themselves in the middle of a significant problem. After publicly sharing that she was the first African American woman-owned student loan repayment company, her story went viral. This exposure led to: National media attention Increased public awareness Thousands of inquiries Significant business growth Her success demonstrates the value of owning a niche and becoming the go-to expert in that space. 6. Financial Literacy Starts at Home While colleges play a role in educating students about finances, Dr. Lewis believes financial literacy begins much earlier. She emphasizes: Parents should teach money management. Young adults often receive loan refunds without understanding budgeting. Many borrowers arrive at college without financial education. Borrowing decisions should be tied to future earning potential. Her View: Financial decision-making skills must be developed before students begin managing significant amounts of money. 7. Education Must Connect to Career Outcomes Another important takeaway is the need to think strategically about degrees and career paths. Dr. Lewis encourages students and families to consider: Return on investment. Career demand. Income potential. Employment opportunities. Degree marketability. She notes that many borrowers accumulate debt for degrees without fully understanding how those degrees translate into sustainable careers. 8. Teaching Builds Trust A major factor in Dr. Lewis's success has been education-based marketing. She regularly provides: Free workshops Online classes Community education events Financial literacy sessions By teaching first and selling second, she establishes credibility and trust with potential clients. Notable Quotes On the Student Loan Crisis "Unless we make it free, free 99, in the United States of America, this is a trillion-dollar problem that really doesn't have a solution." On Life After College "When you go to buy a home, they'll say, well, you already have a mortgage. We can't give you another one." On Entrepreneurship "When you are an entrepreneur, you want to put yourself in the middle of a big problem." On Her Business Growth "There was no me before. People were shying away from this conversation." On Supporting Borrowers "We get right into the solution." On Student Loan Shame "It's the thing that plays in the back of your mind when no one else is around." On Building a Business "I only want to talk about having student loans. That's my lane." On Success "God be showing up in places that I haven't made it to yet." On Leadership "You cannot be an entrepreneur, a good business owner, a good leader if you don't have discernment about people." On Personal Growth "I believe in mentorship. I believe in investing in myself." Executive Summary Dr. Sonia Lewis's interview is both a financial education discussion and an entrepreneurial masterclass. She highlights how student loan debt has become a long-term barrier to wealth creation, particularly for African American women, while providing practical insight into why borrowers struggle and how they can move forward. Equally important, she demonstrates how identifying a widespread problem, developing deep expertise, and consistently educating others can create a highly successful business. Her overarching message is that informed financial decisions, strong mentorship, continuous learning, and strategic problem-solving are essential for both personal and professional success. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Capelle, The Rock n Roll Copywriter, calls in with a report of Richie Blackmore rejoining Derp Purple on stage last night at Jones Beach The episode features a mix of personal updates and concert experiences, starting with a brief introduction and context setting. The host shares a personal update about moving out of San Francisco and reflects on a recent concert experience seeing Bryan Adams, expressing surprise at the quality of the performance. Significant music news regarding Ritchie Blackmore’s reunion with Deep Purple garners attention online. The host discusses the choices available for concerts and strongly recommends attending Bryan Adams’ show if it comes to town. Highlights from the concert include Blackmore’s surprise appearance performing ‘Smoke on the Water.’ Thanks to Joe Pawlak for the $250 Penske Truck Donation! Thanks to Tim Schall for the $100 Dog Days Donation! Thanks to Ralph Miller for the $125 Penske truck donation Thanks to Dan Gerawan for the $100Penske Doation! thanks to Kirk Crawford for the $100 Dog Days donation! Thanks to Brian Grattidge for the $31 Dog Days donaton! Donate on Venmo @Michael-Butler-11 Joe Pawlak – $250 Penske Fund Dan Gerawan – $100 Penske Fund John Morgan – $50 Kirk Crawford – $50 Dan Gerawan – $50 Tim Schall – $50 Rockbottom Rob Giglio – $30 Michael Stitik – $25 Gregg Brofer – $20 Blake Johnston – $20 Richard Fusey – $10.99 Todd Cunningham – $10 Steven Cohen $5 Danny Borden – $5 Bruce McMillan – $3 (Venmo donation id is @Michael-Butler-11) PATREON DONORS Joe Pawlak – $16.66 Kirk Crawford – $12.77 Patrick Shanahan – $10 Brian Springer – $8 Jon Scott – $8 Michael Street – $7.50 Dave Slusher – $5.55 Robert Harvey – $5 Chiaki Hinohara – $5 MedakiMetal on Instagram Mike Dixon – $5 Jamie Jefford – $5 Erik Klein – $5 Paul Smith – $5 Justin Lefkowitz – $5 Steve Trice – $5 James Shapiro – $5 Martin Clawley – $5 Nadi Itani – $5 Eric Stowell – $4 Mike Hellyer – 4 pounds Mark Mazzel – $3 Adrian Boschan – $2 Amelia Bowen – $2 RnR Pleeb – $1.42 3Legs4wheels – $1 Arne Stach – $1 Paypal Donors Michael Street – $25 Beer for the trip Richard Strom – $20 Dave Franco – $20 Steven Laperriere – $20 Jason Shepard – $10 Jeff and Cheri Thieleke – $10 School Of Podcasting – $10 Bradley Lisko – $10 Ralph Miller – $10 William Bealle – $10 Benjamin Mueller – $5 Vincent Crimi – $5 Jon Tennis – $5 Gregg Long – $5 Andrew Howe – $5 Christopher Del Grande – $5 Jayce Lesniewski – $5 Peter Spark $5 John Ofenloch – $5 Rachel Rosenberg – $5 Adam Croft – $2 Deborah Dreyfus – $2 Chad Kiffmeyer – $2 Kai Matsuda – $2 Brian Grattidge – $2 William Moffett – $2 Lasse Satvedthagen – $2 Dave Alexander – $2 Steve Trice – $5 James Shapiro – $5 Martin Clawley – $5 Nadi Itani – $5 Eric Stowell – $4 Mike Hellyer – 4 pounds Mark Mazzel – $3 Adrian Boschan – $2 Amelia Bowen – $2 RnR Pleeb – $1.42 3Legs4wheels – $1 Arne Stach – $1 Paypal Donors Michael Street – $25 Beer for the trip Richard Strom – $20 Dave Franco – $20 Steven Laperriere – $20 Jason Shepard – $10 Jeff and Cheri Thieleke – $10 School Of Podcasting – $10 Bradley Lisko – $10 Ralph Miller – $10 William Bealle – $10 Benjamin Mueller – $5 Vincent Crimi – $5 Jon Tennis – $5 Gregg Long – $5 Andrew Howe – $5 Christopher Del Grande – $5 Jayce Lesniewski – $5 Peter Spark $5 John Ofenloch – $5 Rachel Rosenberg – $5 Adam Croft – $2 Deborah Dreyfus – $2 Chad Kiffmeyer – $2 Kai Matsuda – $2 Brian Grattidge – $2 William Moffett – $2 Lasse Satvedthagen – $2 Dave Alexander – $2The post Richie Blackmore Rejoins Deep Purple – DDOP 2026 Day 13 first appeared on The Rock and Roll Geek Show.

Chris Capelle, The Rock n Roll Copywriter, calls in with a report of Richie Blackmore rejoining Derp Purple on stage last night at Jones Beach The episode features a mix of personal updates and concert experiences, starting with a brief introduction and context setting. The host shares a personal update about moving out of San Francisco and reflects on a recent concert experience seeing Bryan Adams, expressing surprise at the quality of the performance. Significant music news regarding Ritchie Blackmore’s reunion with Deep Purple garners attention online. The host discusses the choices available for concerts and strongly recommends attending Bryan Adams’ show if it comes to town. Highlights from the concert include Blackmore’s surprise appearance performing ‘Smoke on the Water.’ Thanks to Joe Pawlak for the $250 Penske Truck Donation! Thanks to Tim Schall for the $100 Dog Days Donation! Thanks to Ralph Miller for the $125 Penske truck donation Thanks to Dan Gerawan for the $100Penske Doation! thanks to Kirk Crawford for the $100 Dog Days donation! Thanks to Brian Grattidge for the $31 Dog Days donaton! Donate on Venmo @Michael-Butler-11 Joe Pawlak – $250 Penske Fund Dan Gerawan – $100 Penske Fund John Morgan – $50 Kirk Crawford – $50 Dan Gerawan – $50 Tim Schall – $50 Rockbottom Rob Giglio – $30 Michael Stitik – $25 Gregg Brofer – $20 Blake Johnston – $20 Richard Fusey – $10.99 Todd Cunningham – $10 Steven Cohen $5 Danny Borden – $5 Bruce McMillan – $3 (Venmo donation id is @Michael-Butler-11) PATREON DONORS Joe Pawlak – $16.66 Kirk Crawford – $12.77 Patrick Shanahan – $10 Brian Springer – $8 Jon Scott – $8 Michael Street – $7.50 Dave Slusher – $5.55 Robert Harvey – $5 Chiaki Hinohara – $5 MedakiMetal on Instagram Mike Dixon – $5 Jamie Jefford – $5 Erik Klein – $5 Paul Smith – $5 Justin Lefkowitz – $5 Steve Trice – $5 James Shapiro – $5 Martin Clawley – $5 Nadi Itani – $5 Eric Stowell – $4 Mike Hellyer – 4 pounds Mark Mazzel – $3 Adrian Boschan – $2 Amelia Bowen – $2 RnR Pleeb – $1.42 3Legs4wheels – $1 Arne Stach – $1 Paypal Donors Michael Street – $25 Beer for the trip Richard Strom – $20 Dave Franco – $20 Steven Laperriere – $20 Jason Shepard – $10 Jeff and Cheri Thieleke – $10 School Of Podcasting – $10 Bradley Lisko – $10 Ralph Miller – $10 William Bealle – $10 Benjamin Mueller – $5 Vincent Crimi – $5 Jon Tennis – $5 Gregg Long – $5 Andrew Howe – $5 Christopher Del Grande – $5 Jayce Lesniewski – $5 Peter Spark $5 John Ofenloch – $5 Rachel Rosenberg – $5 Adam Croft – $2 Deborah Dreyfus – $2 Chad Kiffmeyer – $2 Kai Matsuda – $2 Brian Grattidge – $2 William Moffett – $2 Lasse Satvedthagen – $2 Dave Alexander – $2 Steve Trice – $5 James Shapiro – $5 Martin Clawley – $5 Nadi Itani – $5 Eric Stowell – $4 Mike Hellyer – 4 pounds Mark Mazzel – $3 Adrian Boschan – $2 Amelia Bowen – $2 RnR Pleeb – $1.42 3Legs4wheels – $1 Arne Stach – $1 Paypal Donors Michael Street – $25 Beer for the trip Richard Strom – $20 Dave Franco – $20 Steven Laperriere – $20 Jason Shepard – $10 Jeff and Cheri Thieleke – $10 School Of Podcasting – $10 Bradley Lisko – $10 Ralph Miller – $10 William Bealle – $10 Benjamin Mueller – $5 Vincent Crimi – $5 Jon Tennis – $5 Gregg Long – $5 Andrew Howe – $5 Christopher Del Grande – $5 Jayce Lesniewski – $5 Peter Spark $5 John Ofenloch – $5 Rachel Rosenberg – $5 Adam Croft – $2 Deborah Dreyfus – $2 Chad Kiffmeyer – $2 Kai Matsuda – $2 Brian Grattidge – $2 William Moffett – $2 Lasse Satvedthagen – $2 Dave Alexander – $2The post Richie Blackmore Rejoins Deep Purple – DDOP 2026 Day 13 first appeared on The Rock and Roll Geek Show.

Samuel Ben-Ur and Bill Roggio discuss the "Board of Peace" plan for post-war Gaza, which proposes a civilian Palestinian government overseen by international forces. A significant impasse remains: Israel refuses to withdraw until Hamas is disarmed, while Hamas has endorsed the plan, likely hoping its allies—Turkey and Qatar—will oversee the verification process. The discussion reveals that Gaza's tunnel network is more extensive than previously believed, with only 40–50% cleared after years of war. One proposed solution to prevent Hamas from regrouping is filling the remaining tunnels with cement. (8)

Millions of people across the UK witness the country's most significant solar eclipse since 1999. Also: The serial sex offender Simon Levy has been given a whole-life order after murdering two women and raping another. And a chocolate bar has been made entirely from ingredients grown in Britain for the first time in more than 90 years.

Carl and Mike get into some of the latest NFL headlines including there being some concern in regards to Bucs wide receiver Emeka Egbuka having to leave the practice field after being rolled up on but reportedly ok, Puka Nacua reportedly facing a possible and Kevin O'Connell making it official that Kyler Murray will be the Vikings starting quarterback.

Having an ISO 13485 Quality Management System in place does not automatically mean that your quality processes are effective.A strong QMS should help an organization identify problems, evaluate their significance, capture information from the market, investigate systemic issues, and continuously improve.In this Easy Medical Device podcast collection, we examine several situations that can reveal whether a QMS is truly functioning—or simply looks good on paper.Understanding NC vs CAPAOne of the most misunderstood areas of quality management is determining when to open a Nonconformity and when to escalate an issue into a CAPA.Not every isolated problem requires a complete CAPA investigation. However, when an issue becomes recurring, systemic, significant, or potentially high-risk, a deeper investigation may be necessary.The objective isn't to create as many CAPAs as possible. It's to recognize the problems that genuinely require root cause investigation and corrective action.Why “We've Never Had a Complaint” Can Be DangerousZero complaints may sound like excellent news, but it can also raise an important question:Is your organization effectively capturing all sources of customer and post-market feedback?Potential complaints may appear through distributor communications, service reports, customer emails, returned products, training feedback, or other customer-facing channels.If this information isn't properly evaluated, the organization may miss important product performance or safety signals.The Fake QMS ProblemA Quality Management System can look excellent on paper.Procedures exist. Forms are available. CAPA processes are defined. Risk management documentation is complete.But if employees don't follow those processes in daily operations, the QMS can become disconnected from reality.That's the core of the “fake QMS” problem: the documented system and the way the company actually operates become two different systems.During an audit, this gap can quickly become visible.Building a QMS That Actually WorksAn effective QMS should be integrated into everyday operations rather than maintained only for certification or audits.Problems should be identified and evaluated appropriately. Customer feedback should feed into complaint handling and post-market activities. Significant and recurring issues should trigger investigation, and lessons learned should contribute to continuous improvement.Ultimately, the goal isn't to create a perfect-looking Quality Management System.The goal is to create a QMS that helps your organization consistently identify problems, manage risk, improve processes, and support the delivery of safe and effective medical devices.Who is Monir El Azzouzi? Monir El Azzouzi is the founder and CEO of Easy Medical Device a Consulting firm that is supporting Medical Device manufacturers for any Quality and Regulatory affairs activities all over the world. Monir can help you to create your Quality Management System, Technical Documentation or he can also take care of your Clinical Evaluation, Clinical Investigation through his team or partners. Easy Medical Device can also become your Authorized Representative and Independent Importer Service provider for EU, UK and Switzerland. Monir has around 16 years of experience within the Medical Device industry working for small businesses and also big corporate companies. He has now supported around 100 clients to remain compliant on the market. His passion to the Medical Device filed pushed him to create educative contents like, blog, podcast, YouTube videos, LinkedIn Lives where he invites guests who are sharing educative information to his audience. Visit easymedicaldevice.com to know more.  If you need help implementing QMSR or preparing your teams for FDA inspections, contact: info@easymedicaldevice.com If you are located outside the EU/UK/Switzerland and need an Authorized Representative (and possibly an Importer), we can support you as well.Social Media to followMonir El Azzouzi Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/melazzouziTwitter: https://twitter.com/elazzouzimPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/easymedicaldeviceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/easymedicaldeviceThis podcast is hosted by Podcastics, the easiest platform to create and publish your podcast.

Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Jake Kolodjashnij career hangs in the balance with the Cats announcing he won't be playing AFL or VFL level this weekend. Zak Butters is loyal to a fault according to Damo. He shouldn't be making an attempt to get back for one last game at the Power this year. Significant differences between the way Carlton have handled Fraser's interim coaching stint in comparison to the Teague train. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's update, we look at the multifaceted integration of artificial intelligence into modern infrastructure, safety, and technology. AI is reshaping emergency services and public surveillance, from New Orleans utilizing automated dispatchers to the high error rates of license plate recognition systems. Significant attention is given to privacy and security risks, including the rise of sophisticated voice-cloning scams, accidental data exposure via chatbots, and autonomous agents that can unintentionally hack websites.We also examine hardware and industrial shifts, including the global shortage of memory chips driven by AI demand and the development of specialized silicon designed to run advanced models locally. Finally, we look at energy innovation and legal precedents, including the rise of safer sodium-ion batteries and court rulings against invasive digital surveillance techniques.Together, these stories illustrate a world balancing the unprecedented efficiency of AI against its potential for social and technical volatility. The bigger story isn't simply that AI is becoming more powerful. It's that we're putting that power into systems where mistakes have real-world consequences.

Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report Venezuelan negotiators have established a timeline for a political transition, aiming to restore rights and select new electoral authorities by December. However, there are significant concerns regarding the lack of a firm election date and the ongoing militarization of the Bolivarian revolution. Simultaneously, diplomatic relations between Brazil and the U.S. have deteriorated, resulting in the U.S. revoking the credentials of Brazil's ambassador. In Colombia, new president Abelardo de la Espriella has launched a decisive military response against narco-terrorism, a move that regional leaders hope will dismantle the cross-border havens used by Venezuelan-linked criminal groups. (2)

This season starts off with a wonderful conversation with Dr. Gordon Flett, Professor Emeritus in Psychology at York University in Canada and the author of the 2018 book, The Psychology of Mattering:  Understanding the Human Need to be Significant.   Dr. Flett's research into “mattering” – which he started in the 1980's --  seems to be finding a contemporary relevance in the 21st century as our society trends toward social isolation and loneliness.  His work resonates with Heart Forward because of our belief that the human posture of coming alongside people, and practicing radical hospitality in our relationships, can be transformative for all involved.    Flett, who is considered one of the global experts on this topic, believes that the experience of mattering is critical for human well-being and a sense of flourishing.  As you will hear, this is not the same as a sense of belonging or self-esteem.  People need to feel seen and heard and they yearn to know that they are making a difference or add value in some way. Dr. Flett has been busy in his so-called retirement from academic life and has appeared on several podcasts and interviews in the past year.  Here are some helpful links:Hidden Brain podcast:  Do you Feel Invisible (Feb 2026)Hidden Brain podcast:  A Secret Source of Connection (June 2026)  Dr. Flett responds to listener questions and comments sparked by the February podcast)The Oprah Podcast:  How Mattering to Yourself & Others Can Change Your Life with Oprah, Jennifer Wallace & Ina Garten (January 2026) Books and publicationsThe Psychology of Mattering:  Understanding the Human Need to be Significant.  Dr. Gordon Flett.  Published 2018. The Healing Power and Potential of Mattering.    APA PsycNet.  Other resourcesMattering in Action | Making Schools More HumanWhy ‘Mattering' Is a Key Part of Mental Health - The New York TimesTed Talk Des Moines Nov 2021 Angela Maiers – You Matter   Gordon L. Flett.  2026With special recognition to our key sponsors:Presenting Sponsor, Tony HaleCommunity Impact Sponsor, Peter LizotteAnd a special thank you to those who have helped to make this season possible:Sarah Dusseault, Brian Folb, Dave Pilon, Nick Halaris, Jae Lee and David Israelian.

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Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Willard & Dibs open the show by reflecting back on the life and career of legendary former Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson, who passed away on Sunday at 86.

A huge blow to the Detroit Lions offensive line.

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In this solo episode, I'm recapping how the astrology has played out in the last half of my pregnancy before getting to some listener Q&A's. I discuss managing disappointment around certain transits, how to cope during retrogrades, transits to the Nodes, Saturn transits, the significance of a cazimi, and more!For in-depth monthly horoscopes and other niche astrology teachings from me, subscribe to my Substack, Astrology with AliceTimestamps:00:00 – 3rd trimester astrology updates10:47 – Advice for retrogrades 15:16 – Transits to the Nodes19:34 – Underrated positive transits 23:12 – Saturn transits27:03 – Transits to the Ascendant and Midheaven29:50 – Managing disappointment around astrological timing34:03 – The significance of cazimis 40:53 – My thoughts on astrocartography 43:09 – Rapid fire questions Follow Alice on Instagram for more astro insights.Music is licensed from Soundstripe.Podcast Produced & Edited by Julia Bell at Breaking Thru Productions© 2026 Alice Bell. All Rights Reserved.

A breaking development out of the Lindsay Clancy triple murder trial this morning: we heard directly from Lindsay Clancy who confirmed to the judge she was agreeing to much of the physical evidence the prosecution would be presenting in the case. It’s a highly unusual move in a murder case, but because Clancy already admits to strangling her three young children, this avoids unnecessary days of testimony proving chain of custody from witnesses who handled the blood samples and other DNA evidence linking Clancy to the killings. Bottom line, it’s not in dispute whether she killed her children, the question is, was she criminally responsible for the murders if she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samuel Ben-Ur: President Trump has announced a tentative Hamas deal involving a phased disarmament and the transition of governance to a National Committee. However, the plan faces significant hurdles, as Israel demands the complete destruction of terror infrastructure before any withdrawal. Hamas seeks to retain small arms, potentially leading to a Hezbollah-style shadow governance. This diplomatic friction coincides with a tight Israeli election between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot. Netanyahu faces criticism for allowing US interests to dictate Israeli policy, particularly regarding Iran's ballistic missile threat. Voters are increasingly focused on national security autonomy and the domestic cost of living ahead of the October polls. (8)1585 GAZA

A breaking development out of the Lindsay Clancy triple murder trial this morning: we heard directly from Lindsay Clancy who confirmed to the judge she was agreeing to much of the physical evidence the prosecution would be presenting in the case. It’s a highly unusual move in a murder case, but because Clancy already admits to strangling her three young children, this avoids unnecessary days of testimony proving chain of custody from witnesses who handled the blood samples and other DNA evidence linking Clancy to the killings. Bottom line, it’s not in dispute whether she killed her children, the question is, was she criminally responsible for the murders if she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A breaking development out of the Lindsay Clancy triple murder trial this morning: we heard directly from Lindsay Clancy who confirmed to the judge she was agreeing to much of the physical evidence the prosecution would be presenting in the case. It’s a highly unusual move in a murder case, but because Clancy already admits to strangling her three young children, this avoids unnecessary days of testimony proving chain of custody from witnesses who handled the blood samples and other DNA evidence linking Clancy to the killings. Bottom line, it’s not in dispute whether she killed her children, the question is, was she criminally responsible for the murders if she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.3.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing the Commanders' defense going into the NFL season and how he thinks the unit will be much better than the previous season. Kevin Sheehan discusses what he's the most confident in regarding the Commanders going into the NFL season and asks callers for their thoughts.

John Hardie and Bill Roggio cover the significant leadership change in Ukraine as General Drapatyi replaces General Syrskyi as commander-in-chief. Drapatyi is seen as a representative of a new, western-style generation of officers who embrace technological innovation and listen to subordinates. The transition aims to "desovietize" the military and maintain the momentum of successful drone offensives against Russian infrastructure. (4)

Rick Fisher and Gordon Chang discuss reports that China is transferring hundreds of advanced QW-12 and FN-16 man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) to Iran via Hong Kong intermediaries. Fisher warns this poses a significant threat to US aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz. Chang advocates for reimposing sanctions on Hong Kong. The transfer, which China denies, represents a major escalation and highlights China's ongoing role in arming US adversaries like North Korea and Pakistan. (2)1944 TOKYO STATION

Gregory Copley describes Cuba's total implosion as its infrastructure collapses and major blackouts occur. Copley describes a strategic failure in the Caribbean, where China has built significant influence over the last 20 years. The USmust decide whether to facilitate a rapid collapse or a managed transition of the regime. While the Cuban people suffer, the wealthy expatriate community remains ready to fund reconstruction. (10)1933

Gregory Copley reports Xi Jinping faces significant internal opposition from Communist Party elders at the Beidaiheretreat. Despite his titles, Xi's operational power is waning as the Chinese economy evaporates and social unrest grows. A recent ballistic missile launch served as a show of strength before a state visit to the US. Copley notes that youth unemployment is high, and the PLA may eventually act independently. (11)