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Lords: * Jenni * Felicia Topics: * The Mr. T cartoon * A hyper-specific comedy roast where it's just a couple giving each other shit for doing the dishes wrong * The poem that wasn't on Yuji Naka's wall * Sprouts, by Loryn Brantz * https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/3/3597ddeb-e52e-4cda-a59c-c64600489fea/0V0RfSkz.jpg * The phenomenon where you're convinced you could do way better at the TV competition show than the people on the TV competition show Microtopics: * The Fisher Price DJ Mixer. * Farting directly into the DJ Mixer. * Furries working in cyber security. * Furries working at Arby's. * Impossible Roast Beef. * Beef Pringles. * Potato molecules. * Miscellaneous Meat Molecules. * 3D-printing various cuts of meat. * Whether Neil Hamburger has helped or hurt Taco Bell sales. * A fictional guy, like Chuck Tingle. * Seasonal Depression Suite. * Future topics. (Not for today.) * Cool PBS parents not letting you watch the Mr. T cartoon. * The KGB, the Computer and Me. * Writing three original songs per episode of your low-budget Saturday morning cartoon. * Mr. T stomping around yelling at Nicodemus. * A bulldog with a mohawk named Dozer. * Solving crimes by wearing a denim vest and punching through a steel wall. * How gymnasts refuse to walk around like regular people, they have to handspring everywhere. * Live action Mr. T explaining the moral of the story. * Whether The Jetsons qualifies as STEM programming. * Spending fifteen minutes watching a silent music video on your audio-only podcast. * Google Meat. * I hate that everything is on Google Meat now. My face is covered in blood! * Mr. T swinging an alligator around by the tail and throwing it, shouting "so long, gay Bowser!" * Taskmaster. * What happens if you put three lentils together? * If you eat almost all the leftover takeout, everyone knows you ate almost all the leftover takeout, but if you eat all of it and throw away the box, nobody knows for sure because maybe the box got lost behind the mayonnaise. * Being an object of a hyperspecific roast. * The Alice in Wonderland Theater Public Shaming Experience. * A burlesque show with a sexy caterpillar where they ask everyone in the audience to write a confession, such as "I find this caterpillar sexy." * The Drag Red Queen pulling the audience's written confessions out of her back pocket and everyone is like "oh no" * Eating almost the entire tub of Rocky Road but leaving one rock and one road at the bottom, explaining when you are confronted that "it doesn't say Rocky Roads" * Going outside and finding a piece of toast on the ground and that's the most exciting thing that's happened in two years. * Cruise ships ceasing operation during COVID, which rules, but then resuming operations later, which sucks. * Explaining that we'll be hosting the event on Google Meat and then slapping you with the salami. * A motivational poem that says "Miyamoto is a fart in the wind." * Looking at your motivational poem and getting angry every morning. * A cross-stitch reading "Miyamoto is a fart" inside of a 1-Up mushroom cloud. * Who wouldn't want to cross-stitch a butt? People who suck, that's who. * Podcast headers vs. podcast covers. * Oh jesus it's the skin fortress. * Walking around just trying to live your life but everybody knows exactly what to say to get you to fight. * Rock Paper Scissors Fart Scorpion Miyamoto. * Classic first time Lord mistake: jogging to school with toast in your mouth but crashing into your attractive senpai and both of you end up in an alien world and one of you is a chain mail dragon. * How can you read poetry when a katamari could roll you up at any moment and send you up into space so you can scream forever into the void. * Your katamari Prince costume with the fresnel lens that makes you look really small. * Whether it's safe to let babies eat chocolate. * Which poop is the best to transplant. * Only the most pristine dumps. * Keeping your blood inside and your skin closed. * Babies using your arm hair as a fidget toy. * Arm hairs rolling around each other. * Stabbing yourself because you're the only one worth stabbing. * Solipsistic Stabbing. * Who's my little tuber? Who's all starchy? You are. Yes you are! * While you were watching Great British Bake Off, I was studying the dough. * You're letting too much lactic acid build up in your muscles, you humble gas station clerk. * Watching an Olympic sport you've never seen before and critiquing the competitor's technique. * Spin, spin, triangle to grind. * A contestant putting rose in their cake and you're like "I've watched 20 seasons of this, that's how you go home, you put rose in stuff" * Studying game theory before competing on Survivor and everyone votes you off as soon as they find out you studied game theory. * Crime Scene Kitchen. * Silently switching from content warnings to tags. * The professional pink gaming chair with bunny ears. * Moral Maggie cutting in at the end of the episode to tell you how to live your life. * The Topic Lords discord: we like to have fun. * Gratuitous use of the Finger Fortress.

The Time Riders: Part 1 The Timeless Art of Shagging. Based on a post by BiscuitHammer, in 16 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. Give A Monkey A Gun. Mark's bedroom interrogation. Mark sat in the chair in his bedroom by his computer desk, trying to look chastised, but he was worried that a tiny hint of an evil smirk was crossing his lips. He hung his head in the hopes it would be less noticeable. Standing in the room with him were two stone-faced men in black suits and dark glasses. They stared at him silently for several minutes before glancing at one another. Finally, the shorter one sighed. "Okay, Mark," he said heavily. "Once more, from the top. I want you to give us as detailed an account of what happened as you possibly can. Leave nothing out." "Everything?" Mark asked quietly. "Everything." "Well, as long as you think you have the time." Mark quipped, sitting up straight and leaning back in his chair somewhat casually. The tall man frowned. "Was that a joke?" "Not a very good one, apparently," Mark muttered. "Stick to the facts," the man said firmly. "We hate jokes." "No kidding," Mark mused, settling in to relay the events he had already explained to them twice that evening. "Alright, let me start at the beginning." "Not funny, young man;” growled the shorter agent. "I found the thing in the park. What did you say it's called?" Mark asked. "A Holmes Field Device." "Right," Mark agreed, nodding. "I found the Holmes Field Device in the large lilac bushes over in Grosvenor Park." "Why were you in the bushes?" interrupted the tall man. Mark gave him a wry look. "I was making a drug deal. I was supplying uranium to Libyan terrorists. I was hiding the body of a transvestite hooker I killed. What does it matter? It's not your worry or jurisdiction, if you're telling me the truth, is it?" "Fair enough," said the shorter agent amicably. "Please proceed, Mark." Mark nodded. "It was really small and compact at first and I didn't know what it was. But it kinda gave off a hum and it almost had a glow, I dunno. I pulled it out of the bushes and over to a secluded area where there was still some light from nearby lamps. Anyway, I must've tripped a catch or something on it, because the thing folded out on itself into what looked like a platform and grew these weird-ass frames with displays and dials and buttons and shit. It was like something out of Star Trek." "I can see how it might appear advanced to you," the shorter agent said, nodding. "To my partner and I, it's rather primitive, but that's not your problem. Please proceed." "Once I was sure that no one was around or likely to come through, I began fiddling around with the dials," Mark continued. "At first I was confused, because it didn't seem to do much, except spit up weird numbers on the analogue screens, but then I thought about it and realized they were dates. They were just; off." "Not off," the shorter man said. "Just dates set by a different calendar, if you will. The Holmes Field Device was developed by Ashleigh Holmes, the younger brother of the more famous Sherlock and Mycroft, but he was perhaps even more brilliant. He modified the Gregorian calendar to account for leap years and Daylight Savings, changed the accounting of seconds, minutes, hours and so on to eliminate the need for such inconsistencies. The Holmes Calendar will be adopted eighty three years in your future, but it is so accurate that it won't need to be modified until the year 12,645 AD." "Huh." Mark said in response, not caring much. "Oh, and he also invented the temporal displacement device you found," the man added. "Although it'll be another two hundred and eight years before that comes to light." "Anyways," Mark continued, killing the history lesson. "Once I figured out they were dates and times, I tried setting the time back a few hours. After that, I started pushing some buttons. Things got blurry for just a split second and then the sun was blinding me. I was still alone, but I stepped off and looked around, still in the same spot, but obviously at a different time of day. I looked at the clock on my cellphone and it seemed to have adjusted to say it was six hours earlier, just like I'd set the dials." "Your phone adjusted accordingly. Electronics will do that." "I was really excited to look around but realized I didn't want to be caught and I suddenly thought I should be careful." "What a novel idea," the tall man said dryly. "Go on." "Well, I went back to the Holmes Field thing and set it to take me back to the time I'd come from. And it did. Then I began thinking about what sort of things I might be able to do if I was careful." "And this is where it got interesting, yes?" the shorter agent remarked. Mark explains his connection to Becky. Mark nodded. "Maybe I could change things. Not big things, but little things. It suddenly occurred to me the D that Miss Fischer gave me on my Physics exam earlier in the semester had kept me from getting into the university of choice I'd applied to. So I decided to see if I could fix that somehow;” Mark crept through the bushes under the cover of dark, oddly certain than no one was going to see him. He couldn't explain why, but he felt a confidence that he would not be discovered because he hadn't been there before. It didn't make sense, but maybe that was a good thing. He knew where Miss Fischer lived, he'd seen her pull into the small, stand-alone house in her Rav4 on many occasions. He slipped onto her property through her back yard, instinctively knowing that her rear door would be unlocked. It was already ten o'clock, but there was no school the next day so she was still likely to be up. A stick snapped in the yard one lot ever. His head snapped around to see if he'd been spotted, but he didn't see anything. A dog began barking. Stupid animal scared the shit out of him. He moved quietly across the lawn to the back door, opened it slowly and found himself in a small kitchen. It was dark except for a small night-light and he paused, listening for movement, hearing no one nearby. He stared in bewilderment at the sheer amount of organic cereals and grains that lined the counters around the room, along with fresh fruits and other nutritious snacks. No wonder she always seemed so perky, even if she was shy and retiring. Beyond the kitchen, he could see the living room and small dining room were still lit. He padded across the linoleum floor silently, hearing nothing. He peeked into the dining room and through it into the living room. No one. There was a yoga mat on the floor in front of the long, flat-screen TV. The decor consisted of low tables and beanbag chairs others. Damn, this woman was crunchy. He heard water running upstairs and some off-key singing. He crept up the steps to the second floor, preparing himself for what would no doubt be an awkward situation, but he couldn't shake the feeling that he needed to do this, whether he liked it or not. There was a shower happening and he now recognized Miss Fischer's voice. She seemed to be alone and her vehicle had been standing by itself in the driveway. If she was already showering, she wasn't going out again. Mark approached the bathroom, noticing the door was wide open. He guessed that made sense, since Miss Fischer had told the class more than once that she lived lamentably alone. She took the teasing from her students good-naturedly, but now he could confirm it. She was a bachelorette. She was singing and he could hear the shower water splashing off her body as he hid beside the door. He couldn't believe he was doing this. He closed his eyes and took several deep breaths, calming his nerves before subtly peeking around the door and into the bathroom. There was no tub, just a walk-in shower. His eyes went wide when he realized that her shower stall was composed of fog and steam-proof glass, giving him an almost completely uninterrupted view of the activities within. Except for the droplets of water that trickled down the treated glass panes, he could see his teacher in all her naked glory. Miss Fischer was facing away from him, running her fingers through her long, wet blonde hair, swaying her body back and forth, her amazing ass glistening wetly. He tuned out her rather painful singing of a Beyoncé song and let his gaze travel up and down her womanly form. His heart thundered in his chest, to the place where he was worried she might hear it. Miss Fischer always dressed rather modestly at school and he was shocked to see what a rocking' bod she had. Clearly she hadn't been lying about the yoga and the CrossFit she claimed to do. Her skin was fair, but not pale. Her shapely back tucked into a small waist, which in turn blossomed out into fit hips which were anchored by her amazing ass. Her long legs tapered down to tiny ankles. If he hadn't been so astonished and exhilarated, he would have had a massive hard-on by now. "C'mon, turn around;” he found himself urging her silently. Miss Fischer obliged and Mark thought he might faint. She'd always been pretty, of course, but Mark doubt that anyone at school would have guessed what a sex-pot their Physics teacher was. Where the hell had she been keeping those tits? Did she fucking strap them down? They were large, yet perky. The tiny pink nipples sat atop them proudly, announcing the arrival of their mistress right behind them. Her stomach was flat, but still soft, begging to be kissed. He forced himself to look lower and saw that her cunt was shaved except for the small strip of trimmed hair above. The nether lips were even and not quite plump, but still dismissed any worries of a bony thigh-gap. Her clit hood barely peeked out over the top. "Fucking fuck;” he thought, his mind racing. "Who knew Miss Fischer was so insanely hot?" He watched rapt, utterly forgetting that she might see him if she happened to look his way. The blonde seemed to have no interest in life beyond those glass panes, however, as she caressed her body slowly, making sure she was cleansed of her organic craft shower gel. Her manicured hands glided up and down her lovely body while she closed her eyes, letting the water from the showerhead rinse it away. As Mark watched, she kept her eyes closed but bit her lip gently, one of her hands moving up to slowly and gently caress her tits while the other snaked its way down her stomach and between her legs to begin playing with her cunt. A quiet sigh escaped her mouth and Mark felt his cock rapidly swelling inside his jeans. The teacher pressed her forehead against the glass, her eyes still closed. Her hand massaged her ample tits while the hand between her legs moved up and down slowly, massaging the lips. Mark swallowed and adjusted his cock inside his pants as he watched intently, unable to believe he was being treated to this incredible show. Another moan escaped her lips as she pleasured herself and began pinching one of her nipples. It took all of Mark's willpower to not pull his cock out and begin stroking it on the spot, because he had other plans. Miss Fischer, not so constrained, continued to finger her cunt until she was panting. She stopped suddenly and reached up to pull the detachable showerhead off its arm and brought it down to her body. She hummed as she let the stiff streams beat against her shoulders and then her tits. Mark could see her already hard nipples getting ever harder. She then slowly moved the showerhead down her sensual form, over her trim stomach and between her legs. She let out a loud sigh as the water battered her lips and clit. She turned herself around again, pressing her ass cheeks against the glass while she put the showerhead under her cunt to continually stimulate it. Her cheeks squirmed rhythmically around on the glass pane as she jet-fucked herself. Mark watched in disbelief as one hand came back behind and spread her cheeks to play with her little, puckered knot. Miss Fischer let out a grunt as her middle finger slid inside her ass while the showerhead continued to bombard her cunt with its tiny jets. Mark gripped the front of his pants again, unable to resist, giving himself a squeeze. He sincerely hoped she wouldn't last much longer, because he wasn't sure he would if she kept this up. Fortunately for Mark, his teacher did not seem terribly interested in delaying her reward. The squirming became more pronounced and she groaned as her body began to tremble and then shake. Her finger was working itself in and out of her ass faster and faster while the showerhead was almost crushed to her cunt lips. She let out a gasp and a cry before falling to her knees, her body almost spasming as she came. Mark gritted his teeth as he watched, desperately willing himself to not massage his cock and join her in autoerotic bliss. The restraint would be worth it. He removed his hand and settled for squeezing the doorframe while watching his teacher. Miss Fischer slowly leaned forward until  her head was on the floor, her ass in the air. She moved the shower jets slowly up and down over her molten sex while her finger teased her ring. He listened to her panting and sighing as she started to come down from what was a clearly badly-needed orgasm. Mark couldn't wait much longer or he'd lose his nerve. He quietly stepped into the bathroom and started to head toward the shower. Miss Fischer had finally moved up back into a kneeling position, still facing away from him and taking slow, deep breaths. She then got to her feet and replaced the showerhead back in its arm above her. She rinsed her face and body again before turning off the water. Silently, Mark waited off to the side while she slid open the door and stepped out somewhat awkwardly, trying to get her long, wet hair out of her face. She groped around blindly for several moments and Mark realized she'd forgotten where she put her towel. He handed her a hand towel which she absently took and wiped her face with before pushing her hair back. Mark meanwhile handed her a full-sized body towel. "Thank you, Mark," she said pleasantly. "I'm always; Mark!" This last bit was exclaimed loudly and she slammed herself back against the opposite wall from him, her eyes wide with utter shock. Both towels she'd been holding flew from her grip, leaving her naked and dripping wet. He had no idea why, but he tried to maintain eye contact with her. "Uh; hi, Miss Fischer," he said somewhat awkwardly before swallowing. "Uh; nice shower you've got there." Some of her wits seemed to return and she realized she was standing naked in front of one of her students. She moved her hands about haphazardly, making several comical attempts to cover herself, eyes still wide and mouth agape. "Wha; wha; y; you;” she stammered. "Yeah, I didn't exactly expect to be here either," he admitted, rubbing the back of his neck. "First of all, don't scream or anything. I'm not here to' "Then why are you here, you little pervert?" she hissed, finally regaining control of her vocal chords. "Get the fuck out and I'll possibly consider not calling the police!" "I; can't;” he admitted weakly. She frowned and looked down at his legs, choosing to ignore the rather obvious bulge in the front of his pants. "Your legs work just fine, young man, but I'll tell you what's not going to after I've kicked you there if you don't get out of my house." "No, I;” he began but then realized he didn't quite know how to articulate what he wanted to say. What the hell had he been thinking, doing any of this? He finally bent over and picked up the large body towel she'd lost and handed it to her. "Maybe; I guess you should put this on first;” She snatched it away from him and wrapped it around her body, but if he'd been hoping this made her more amenable to his presence then he'd been wrong. What did happen was her eyes began to blaze with fury as she composed herself. "So help me, Mister Simmons," she growled as she advanced on him menacingly, her near-nudity forgotten. The towel did very little to conceal her buxom figure. "If you don't tell me right this instant what the hell you are doing in my house, watching me take a shower, I'll show you exactly what CrossFit has done for me, along with the jiu-jutsu classes. You'll be wishing I'd called the cops." Mark held up his hands, hoping to calm her. "There's no need for that, teach, I' "Don't call me that off school grounds," she snapped, still moving toward him until it was Mark backed up against the wall. "Ex-plain your-self;” Mark swallowed again, fearing for his well-being. He'd been so much smoother when he thought this over in his head earlier. "You; you failed me on the Physics exam." She paused in her menacing advance for a moment and raised an eyebrow. "Your exam isn't for another two months. Irrelevant. Why are you creeping on me?" "I know it isn't," he said hastily. "But; you're going to fail me." "Then maybe you should be back home studying instead of breaking into my house," she snapped, getting ready to beat him senseless. This wasn't like him, but that was no excuse for endangering her. "Last chance and then it's night-night time with my fist in your brain." Mark squeezed his eyes shut, trying to compose himself. His heart was pounding so hard that he wasn't sure he'd ever be able to get another erection again. "It; I can't explain it if I think you're going to kill me! Please stop threatening to kill me and I'll tell you." She stopped cornering him and paused, looking annoyed and skeptical. "This'd better be good, because you're either going to find yourself punched unconscious by a girl or talking to the cops. Explain and then you get your choice." "It's; actually really good," Mark breathed. "I'm not me. I mean, I'm me, but not the me you know." "A doppelganger?" she asked dryly, not amused. "Lay off the sci-fi and anime, Mark, it's making you too stupid for physics." "No, I;” he paused and took another deep breath. "I'm Mark from this coming up summer." "Oh, you're a time-traveler now, are you?" she mused snidely. "So tell me, since you already know; do I eat your heart or your liver tomorrow with my afternoon salad?" "Look, look;” he said, trying to keep his voice from pissing itself in fear as he reached into his wallet. "Look, here's my new voter ID that I got just after my birthday." He held it out for her to look at. She glanced at it and then up at him, clearly not impressed. "Ya' know, other kids fake their ID's to say they're old enough to drink. This one just says you're now eighteen. No wonder you're failing physics, you can't even fake an ID right." "Uh, no, I;” Mark stammered, frustrated with how badly he was fucking up. "I can't help when I'm from, I'm from three months in the future." "And you're here to tell me I'm secretly pregnant with the man who will lead us to victory over the AI machines?" she sneered. She cracked her knuckles. "It's a pity, you actually were a pretty good-looking kid before I did this to you;” "No," he blurted out. "I came here to convince you to change my grade because the university I wanted to go to rejects me over that grade!" She paused for a moment. "Okay, so why didn't you just study?" He shrugged nervously. "I don't know. I can't do anything about that now. Except like this." Miss Fischer stopped and closed her eyes for a moment. This was the weirdest home invasion and rape she'd ever heard of. "What?" "Maybe; it was stupid of me to fail," Mark said. "But that's my past. I can't change it directly. But I was hoping to come here and convince you to let me pass anyway." "If for some reason I were inclined to believe that you were from the future, which I don't, by the way," she stated. "Why would I change your grade if you don't deserve it? Maybe you shouldn't be going to university next year, maybe you need to, oh, I don't know, quit doing juvenile shit like this and grow the fuck up before you go out into the world?" "Can we; can we talk about this somewhere else?" he asked nervously. "No, I think we're good right here," she said flatly. "You're backed into a corner and can't escape. But if I let you live, clearly you might have a job as a science fiction writer. Tell me more and keep it good." "No, you'll kill me." Mark said, sweating profusely. "I'm definitely going to kill you," she pointed out. "But if your lie amuses me, I might make it quick and painless. Your choice. And go." Mark didn't know if she was kidding or not, but he decided to treat the threat as real. "I; I came here to seduce you and convince you to change my grade." Miss Fischer paused, her eyes widening. She said nothing for several seconds but then mirth creased her pretty features and she began to snicker. Seconds later, she was laughing loudly and uncontrollably. "It's not funny." Mark grumbled, scowling darkly. "Yes, yes it is;” she wheezed, her outrage clearly giving way to utter amusement. "Oh, God; I almost wish this was true. There'd be so much less blood to get out of the grout on my floor;” She stood up and looked at him again, her eyes shining with tears. "So let; let me get this straight; you came here to sex me up so good that I'd give you a passing grade you don't deserve?" She burst out laughing again, leaning against the sink to hold herself up. In spite of his predicament, he noticed her magnificent cleavage down the top of her towel. Miss Fischer seemed to have forgotten. "I was a lot smoother in my plan for all this." he muttered. "Oh, I'm sure you were, Mark," she said almost sympathetically as she looked up at him again, tear stains on her cheeks. She smiled and he couldn't help but notice she was beautiful. He really had no idea of how to proceed, even if the was committed at this point. "So how's your plan working out so far?" "Fairly rotten," he said. "I didn't know where I'd find you when I came in and then I saw you in the shower and just; well, I couldn't help but watch." What he was saying slowly dawned on her and he could see she was getting irate again. "You stood there and watched me masturbate?" she hissed, her eyes flashing. "You little pervert!" "Take it as a compliment!" he said hastily, wincing. "You're really really pretty!" "And this is where you tell all the other boys at school, right?" she growled. "No," he said, shaking his head. "I don't think anyone at school has any idea what sort of a knockout you are, miss. I mean, you dress pretty conservatively. Any of the girls who saw what I just did would be really jealous." "Well, thank you for that, but that doesn't mean you're allowed to creep on me!" she shot back. "Honestly, why am I still letting you live, you little felon? Are you hoping the courts will take it easy on you because you're not eighteen yet?" "I am eighteen," he insisted. "I'll prove it." "You're going to let me cut you open and count the rings?" she asked. "No, I;” Mark began, his mind racing. "Your dresser!" "What?" "Your dresser in your room," he said, nodding. "In the back of the third top drawer, there's hand-written note from you to yourself about tonight. And to prove to yourself that it's true, you wrote down something only you know about yourself." She paused and frowned at him for several seconds before stepping aside and allowing him out of the corner. She pointed out toward the hallway. "March, mister. I'm not letting you out of my sight." Mark exited the bathroom and walked down the hall to one of two bedrooms, which was currently dimly illuminated by a small Himalayan rock-salt lamp. She made him stand in the middle of the room and wait quietly while she began rummaging in the drawer he had mentioned. She seemed to have forgotten she was only wearing a towel or had stopped caring. "You're mother's going to weep at your closed casket funeral after I bite your eyeballs out for staring at my ass." Miss Fischer said as she kept digging around while bent over. Mark coughed and looked away from her ass. She finally stood upright, holding a small envelope she'd withdrawn from the back of the drawer. She frowned as she examined it for several seconds, as if she didn't recognize it. She looked at him again, her eyes narrowed suspiciously. "You swear you've never been in my house before?" He nodded, placing one hand over his heart and the other in the air. "Never, miss." She considered and then unsealed the envelope, pulling out the single, folded page and began reading. Whatever she red caused her to sit, almost flump very suddenly on the edge of her bed, her eyes wide with disbelief. She looked at him and held the letter up in a trembling hand. "Is this true?" Mark shrugged. "You wrote whatever is in there, I have no idea. The only thing I can tell you that's true is what I already told you, Miss Fischer. I'm Mark from the summer and I've come back in time to convince you to change my grade so I can go to university." She sat on the bed, looking dumbfounded. She said nothing for several seconds, staring off at the far wall blankly. She then looked back at him again and held up the page. "I wrote this. I wrote this after I; after you and I;” He nodded. "I'm assuming you did it to prove all this to yourself." "How is this possible?" she asked, still lost. "How are you even here, if you're from the future and I'm not just bug shit nuts and hallucinating all this?" "I; I have a time machine." Mark replied. "Really," she said, nonplussed, her shock fading rapidly. "Just like that. A kid who can't pass high school physics has a time machine and can operate it." "Well, yeah, that's how I ended up here." Mark reasoned. "Show it to me." "I will," he said, nodding. "But first, I need to make sure you're going to pass me in that exam. Otherwise, all this means nothing." "What, so let you fuck me and give you a passing grade?" she asked, scowling. "Why should I do all the work?" Mark frowned. "First of all, you wouldn't be doing all the work, miss, thank you. Second, it's supposed to happen this way or I wouldn't be here." "Bullshit," she snorted. "For all you know, I sent you home with your dick in your hand and no passing grade." "Then what was written on that paper that shocked you so much?" he countered. Miss Fischer said nothing for several seconds but then looked back up at him. "You're; you're sure you're eighteen right now? Because you aren't eighteen in my class." He nodded. "And you'll show me this time machine," she pressed, desperate to convince herself. "After we;” Mark nodded again. Miss Fischer exhaled heavily. "Give me a moment, this is a lot to take in." "How so?" he asked. She scowled up at him. "I'm about to fuck one of my students who's apparently a time-traveler and trade a passing grade for sex. What do you think is weird about this?" He shrugged. "My whole evening's been weird, miss. I found that thing that turned out to be a time machine, then I' "You just found it today?" she exclaimed. "And the first thing you did was decide to come back and fuck your physics teacher?" "Yeah, I kinda need that grade." Mark admitted. She scowled again. "So you came back in time and the principal reason isn't even to fuck me?" Mark pulled at his face for a moment as he tried to explain. "It's like I said earlier, miss. No one at school knows how hot you are because you never show it. If you did, every guy and bi girl in the school would want to fuck you." "Maybe I dress like that so I don't have a pack of little horn dogs lusting after, oh;” she murmured, catching herself and realizing she just defeated her own argument. Fluid time was rough to argue against. She sighed again. "So, uh; how do we do this?" Mark scratched his head. "I dunno. Nothing about this evening has gone the way I planned it, but we still ended up here. I guess we need to improvise." Miss Fischer considered. "Well, you've seen me naked and doing myself, so I think we need to redress the scales," she sighed. "So strip down and let me see what I'm selling my academic integrity for;” Mark felt an uncomfortably warm flush of embarrassment at her suggestion, but proceeded nonetheless. He had planned on getting naked with her anyway, even if had been under more sensual and controlled circumstances. Clearly he'd flopped at being the Casanova he'd intended on for seducing her and getting that perfect grade. He started by removing his t-shirt, pulling it over his head while watched impassively. Mark was proud of his body, since he played sports, but was suddenly very self-conscious now that he'd seen how stupidly hot his teacher was. He put a hand against the wall and steadied himself while he used his feet to pull his sneakers off. Then he undid his button and unzipped the fly on his jeans before letting them drop slowly, revealing his black boxers. "Well, at least you're not wearing tightie-whities," Miss Fischer mused. "That would've been a deal-breaker, for sure." Mark paused, blushing as he realized he was about to pull down his boxers and fully expose himself to his teacher. He had to admit, this had never occurred to him before tonight. "Well don't wuss out now, Don Juan," she said somewhat impatiently. "This was all your idea, after all." Mark squeezed his eyes shut, hooked his thumbs into his boxers and pulled them down. All she heard was silence for several seconds. Finally there was a whistle from Miss Fischer. "Okay, I can work with that. Come over here, Mark." As he walked toward her, she stood and allowed her towel to fall away, revealing her body again. Mark's eyes went wide as she willingly revealed herself to him. He was no longer spying on her, this was something completely different. Miss Fischer stood directly in front of him, her body scant inches from his. She could see in his eyes that he was bewildered by her sudden change in attitude. "Well, obviously I'm not going to tell you what the secret thing only I would know was, but the note also said I should just throw caution to the wind and enjoy myself," she said lightly, walking two fingernails up his chest and over his shoulder. "And I try very hard to take my own advice." "So," she declared, looking up into his eyes, her blue ones glinting. "We are going to fuck. A lot. In return, I'm giving you an amazing grade on your exam, no matter how bad you do and you're showing me this time machine my letter confirmed exists. Do we have a deal?" He nodded. He was still nervous, but things seemed to have worked themselves out, even if it hadn't at all gone as he expected. But maybe that was time at work or some deep shit. "My note also said I had such a great time that I insisted we keep fucking," she purred, her palm now running down his chest and over his stomach, perilously close to his nether regions. "How does that sound." He swallowed again. "That; sounds great. So, do I keep travelling back here through time to meet you?" "Well, yes," she said rather obviously. "I can't fuck the underage Alex in my class and I can't even give away that I know, right? He has to remain a blissfully unaware fuck-up." "Yeah," Mark said somewhat awkwardly. "Stupid kid;” "Oh, don't be like that," she said cheerfully, teasing her fingers over his cock and making him shudder. "If you hadn't been a lazy grot this semester, you wouldn't have needed to come back to change your grade, wouldn't have seen me in the shower and known that I'm secretly a hottie and then fucked me and got an amazing grade, right?" "Yeah, I; I guess." Mark admitted. "So we just need to set it up so that I keep coming back to meet you and we do this until we catch up with real-time in the future I come from?" "Yep, you're my new fuck-buddy," she said sweetly, now moving closer to him so that her nipples caressed his skin. "Speaking of, you've got some work to do;” With that, Miss Fischer moved back to the bed and laid on it, her legs still over the side. She looked up at him seductively and spread her legs, exposing her cunt, which was glistening wet. "You may not have earned that passing grade all semester," she said in a husky voice. "But you're sure going to work for it now;” Mark moved forward, aware of the fact that his cock was swelling rapidly and knelt by the bed between her legs. He leaned in close and was instantly enchanted by the sight of her slick snatch, which she now spread open with two fingers. Mark leaned forward and pushed his tongue against his thick, slippery lips, guessing that she was not in the mood to be teased. His tongue snaked up and down before slithering over her clit, causing her to shudder and press her hips against his face. "Uh, yes!" she gasped, grasping his hair with the free hand and stroking his scalp. "Thank God, you're not a virgin." "No miss," he murmured as he kissed his way around her cunt, his tongue lapping at the lips. She tasted almost sweet and floral, such a big change from that slag Brenda. "I know my' "Call me Becky, darling," she sighed, slowly undulating her hips rhythmically against his face. "If we're going to be lovers like this, save the 'Miss Fischer' stuff for roleplay." "Yes miss; I mean, Becky." he replied from between her legs. He now put his hands on her thighs to brace himself and began licking her in earnest, for once looking forward to earning perfect marks on an exam. He could feel his hard-on pulsing and moved her leg slightly so it pressed up against him, causing him to shiver. Becky felt it and moved her shin back and forth slowly, teasing him. "Oh, yes, Mark;” she moaned, her fingers gripping her hair. She was sitting up on one elbow so she could look down at him and her leg that was not brushing against his cock was now on the bed, bent and spreading her wide. He couldn't believe how wet she was. It wasn't water from the shower, she was really turned on. Whatever she'd said to herself in that note had released a sex demon in her. He swirled his tongue around her clit before burying it inside her cunt hungrily, eager to drive her into a frenzy. Becky clenched her teeth and ground her hips against his face now with a dreadful eagerness. Her skin was warm and getting moist as he tongue-fucked her. One hand snaked underneath her snatch and the middle finger began teasing her tight, pink knot. "Shit!" Becky gasped, shuddering as he slid the finger into her tight back tunnel. "You saw me fingering my ass in the shower! Uh, fuck yes! Do it!" Mark sucked on her cunt while he wriggled his finger in her ass, feeling her shin massaging his cock eagerly. As angry as she'd been earlier, he was also thinking about her rather shy and retiring persona at school and decided to take a gamble. Without saying anything, he stood up, bringing his face away from her crotch and his finger out of her ass. She gasped and whined, looking up at him in needy confusion, but he then reached down to take her arm and pull her off the bed and set her on her knees in front of him. Becky took his cock in her hand and still slid her tongue around the throbbing head while looking up at him through heavy-lidded eyes, glassy with desire. She teased him for a few more moments before sliding her lips all the way down his shaft, taking him completely inside her mouth. Mark groaned and clutched her wet, blonde hair, shivering. Becky began slowly bobbing back and forth, her mouth forming a perfect, wet seal around him. Her hand followed her mouth along his length, stroking and twisting the glistening skin gently. She hummed and moaned, vibrating his cock with her mouth and making him shudder again. The fingernails of her free nails gently grazed over the skin of his thighs, tingling. "Jesus, Mi; Becky;” he gasped. "You're amazing at sucking cock!" "Umm, I would hope so," she purred, pulling her mouth off him long enough to smile up at him while her hand pumped his shaft to keep the rhythm. "I watch a lot of videos and practice on some pretty life-like dildos, I'd like to think I'm doing something right." "You are." Mark sighed as she attacked his cock again with her mouth. "You're the best one I've ever had." She made an 'Hmm' sound around his cock, clearly enjoying what she was doing. She teased his sac with the hand that wasn't massaging his cock and reached around to caress and squeeze his ass cheeks. He couldn't believe what a libertine she was turning out to be, and he was the only one at school who knew! When she pulled her mouth off him again and looked up at him, he could see there was a deep and smoldering lust in the blue eyes, a need for deep sexual pleasure. She squeezed his cock with her hand and her voice was almost molten with lust when she spoke to him. "I'm getting on the bed again and you're going to fuck me," she said huskily. "You're going to make me cum real hard if you want that perfect exam score." She clambered back on the bed, lying on her back and spreading her legs for him again. Mark followed her onto the mattress, kneeling between her legs. She massaged her cunt eagerly with one hand while he lined himself up with her nether lips. She spread them wide open, revealing her glistening inner pink. "Fuck me, Mark," she purred, eyeing his pulsing cock. "Fuck me good and hard;” He pressed the mushroom head of his cock against her pliant lips, sliding it up and down, teasing her for a moment and brushing over her clit. She sucked in her breath and hissed, her fingers stroking along his length as he toyed with her. Then she groaned loudly as he pushed his hips forward and slid deep inside with one solid push. Her inner walls gave way around his iron-hard shaft but squeezed him tightly. She felt great around him, as tight or tighter than any other girl he'd ever fucked. "Yes," she hissed, her hand pulling him down to lean over her while one leg slung over his back and hooked itself there. "Hmm, that's a solid cock you have there, Mark. Now fuck me stupid;” He leaned forward and put his hands on either side of her body while keeping his weight suspended above her rather than pressed down. He looked into her eyes and began to push back and forth, moving his cock in and out of her. Becky bit her lip as she looked up at him, her fingernails digging slightly into his waist. She clenched her cunt around him as he pushed in and relaxed as he pulled back. "Oh, God, I've missed the real thing;” she moaned, her head falling back as she let the feelings of pleasure flow over her. "Yeah, speaking of," Mark said, remembering this important point. "I'm not using a condom here, so I'll need to pull" "No you don't," she panted as she thrust her hips against him. "You've got a fucking time machine, Mark. Think about it! Was I pregnant when the semester ended?" He thought about that as he kept thrusting into her, having a hard time concentrating on anything other than how tight and wet her cunt felt around him. "N-no, I don't think so;” "Then cum in me!" she gasped. "I'm already better at this time stuff than you are! Now fuck me harder if you want that grade!" Mark nodded and thrust harder and faster against his teacher, watching her glorious body shake as he fucked her. Her incredible tits wobbled and she squeezed one of them, moaning loudly. Her soft bed barely made a sound beneath them as he pistoned his hips up and down. After a disastrous beginning, his evening was going better than he could have possibly imagined. "Uh, now from behind," she breathed, starting to turn over. "Fuck me from behind;” Mark grabbed her hips as she slithered around into her new position on her hands and knees and ground his cock against her cunt and ass, gripping her tight. Becky groaned shamelessly and squirmed her ass back against him, biting at her knuckle. She arched her back as he found her cunt and slid back inside her. She clearly wasn't interested in any slow buildup, because she began grinding back on him eagerly, getting him in as far as she could. He could feel the wetness of her cunt dripping on his thigh. He kept his firm grip on her hips and began pounding against her, shuddering as she squeezed and clenched around him with fervor. "Definitely tighter than Brenda!" he thought as he thumped his hips to her ass cheeks. Becky was panting heavily as she buried her face in the pillow, her ass arched in the air. She gripped the pillow cover between her teeth almost tearing at it. A sheen of glistening sweat had formed on her soft, creamy ivory skin. She squeezed him with each thrust, his cock feeling bigger and bigger each time she did it. She'd missed this so badly, sacrificing her personal pleasure for the job. Maybe now she didn't have to. She almost snarled in delight as he reached forward and wrapped her hair in his fist, pulling back and craning her neck. For an eighteen year-old boy, he was being marvelously assertive now that they'd found their rhythm. Becky loved having her hair pulled, but her favorite part was yet to come. She pushed back hard and forced Mark onto his haunches. She straightened herself until she was sitting on his lap, facing away. Becky began bouncing up and down, panting as she sank onto his cock, taking it deep inside and squeezing it. Mark moaned and his hands came around to clutch her tits, squeezing them hard. Her hands joined his in massaging and molesting them while they fucked. She had him pinned in one spot beneath her and she alone controlled the tempo now. She moved her long blonde hair to one side and he understood immediately. He began kissing and biting at her neck, causing her to shudder and sending slivers of pleasure down her spine. She writhed and bounced on his lap with abandon, reveling in the sensation of a real cock deep inside her after all this time. She resisted the very strong urge to turn her head to the side and kiss him. Not just yet. When she felt the inklings of deep pleasure building inside her, she moved off his cock and pulled him around onto the bed, lying him on his back. Her eyes were fairly blazing with lust as she straddled him, lining her gooey cunt up with his throbbing hard-on. They both moaned loudly as she sank down onto him, his cock burying itself up to the hilt. Her fingernails dug into Mark's shoulders while she pinned him and she hissed as his hands found her tits again. "Yes, darling;” she grunted as she began grinding herself down on him, shuddering at how deep he was inside her. "Fuck me, thrust that cock up inside me, Mark. Fuck;” Mark pumped his hips up dutifully, matching her pace. He loved the cowboy position and clearly she did as well, but he knew he wouldn't last very long at this rate; she felt too good and was too tight for him to not bust before long. His hands fondled and mauled her lovely tits before he pulled her down closer and took one of the pink nipples into his mouth, sucking on it greedily. Becky keened and shivered in delight. Mark sucked and rolled his tongue around the pink bud, even biting and tugging on it, much to her pleasure, seemingly, because she got even wetter and tighter around his cock while they fucked. He could hear the wet sucking sounds her cunt made as it swallowed his cock, feel her warm, sticky wetness on his thighs. He'd never imagined it would feel this good. He'd been certain earlier that most of his time would be spent conning his shy teacher into doing this at all, forget the grade issue. But Miss Fischer was a sex-starved fiend, seemingly, and she was going to make him cum harder than he ever had before. Her golden hair fell around her lovely face, which was mere inches above his. Her eyes were closed as she concentrated on working her hips against him, up and down, his cock nearly all the way out of her before she took him back deep inside her steaming, slick tunnel. They were both covered with sweat and ragged gasps were all they could manage as they gripped one another and writhed lustily, desperate to cum together. Mark gritted his teeth and was squeezing her tits again while Becky pushed down harder and harder on his cock with each thrust. She began whimpering and shaking and Mark could feel her cunt clenching tighter and tighter with each moment. "Oh, shit;” she gasped, her whole body shuddering now as she pushed down feverishly. "Oh, God, Mark, I'm' She sat up straight and arched her back, teeth gritting as she fought to hold on for those last few precious moments; Becky almost screamed and Mark moaned loudly as the floodgates burst. His throbbing cock began pumping cum deep inside her and her cunt spasmed around rippled around him. Everything went black for Mark as he was enveloped by a tingling warmth of an intensity he'd never known before. He could feel his cock and even his balls spilling his entire offering into her slick, tight depths, both of them still thrusting against one another madly. Becky finally collapsed on top of Mark, her chest heaving. Her body was limp, almost like a wet dishrag. Mark lay beneath her, equally exhausted. His still-hard cock was buried in her cunt, and they could both feel their mingled essence oozing out of her and trickling down his shaft. Her soft, warm body felt divine against his. Slowly, sluggishly, he wrapped his arms around her and she hummed contentedly at the embrace. She finally opened her eyes and smiled before kissing his nose. "I think you earned that perfect exam score," she purred. "Definitely earned it." "That's good to hear," he mumbled, still lost in lethargic pleasure. "I'd better start failing all your quizzes too." Becky giggled and hugged him close, sighing. She finally brought her head up again, resting it on her elbow and looking at him. "We'll be laying here for a bit yet, but we also need to talk about doing this again. A lot. The letter said so." Mark nodded. "Yeah, I'd like that, Becky. Then it's up to you to make sure my past self doesn't suspect anything." "I'm sure I can work that out," she mused. "He's pretty annoying, unlike your sexy self." He smiled. "Hard to believe how much difference three months and a time machine can make." "Hmm, and you still have to show it to me before we part ways for the night," she said lightly. "The letter says you kept your word and showed it to me. So let's shower up and then you can take me to see it, okay?" Mark nodded. This was, thus far, the best evening ever. They were walking back to Becky's house, arm-in-arm, laughing and talking like lovers. Not only had Mark shown her the time machine, he had actually shown her how it worked by bringing her back to earlier in the night. They'd hidden in the neighbor's yard and watched Mark's earlier self creep to her back door. Becky had stepped on a stick that broke loudly and caused Earlier Mark to look around warily, but a barking dog covered the mistake. "I was wondering what that sound was," he chuckled. "Never would've guessed it was you and I." "Yes, but you need to be careful, Mark," she said, trying to sound serious as they said on a quaint swing in her backyard, holding hands. "I don't know how all this works, but getting that close to your earlier self can't be good. You need to remember where and when you've gone to avoid yourself." He nodded. "I promise to not visit you more than once a day, at night. You'll clear an area on your basement floor where the Holmes Field Device can show up undetected by anyone else, away from prying eyes." She nodded. "We'll need to fine-tune the dials and so on to get exact coordinates, but I think the device moves somewhat slowly against the earth's rotation, so you can actually travel physical distances as well as through time if you're extremely careful." "Wow, Becky," he said, shaking his head. "You're already better at this than I am by a factor of a thousand." Becky smiled. "I want to say it's because I'm a physics teacher, but that'd be a lie. It's just solid math and common sense, really." She turned in to face him in the loveseat of the swing and brought his hands up to rest against her heart. She stared deep into his eyes, the darkness of night protecting them from prying eyes. "You have my word, Mark, that you'll receive that perfect test score," she said quietly. "In return, you'll do extra studying with me on the nights you come back and fuck me, so that just maybe you'll actually deserve any offer you might get." He nodded. "And I promise I'll find some way to take you on a time excursion." She smiled and brought his hands to her lips, kissing the fingers gently. "We're going to be fucking so often, Mark. We'll be sick of each other by the time the semester ends." He smirked. "Doubt that, teach. You're the best fuck a guy could ask for. And I can't even tell anyone." Becky giggled and lowered his hands, letting them linger on her soft tits beneath the shirt she now wore. She sighed at his touch and then leaned in to press her lips to his, finally kissing him. They rocked slowly on the swing beneath the moonlight, kissing silently for several seconds before Mark gently pulled back and smiled. "I'd better get going," he said, his voice tinged with regret. "Couple of more seconds of that kissing and I wouldn't have been able to leave." Miss Fischer nodded. "I know. See you tomorrow night?" He grinned. "That's the plan. Have a good night, teach." "It already was, thanks to you, Mark." Becky said, blowing him a kiss and then waving as his silhouette retreated out of sight. Silence. Becky leaned back into the slowly rocking swing and stared at the stars overhead for some time. Finally she giggled and stood, skipping back into the house cheerfully. She had a letter to write. Back to the interrogation: The two agents were silent as they assessed the young man, who waited stoically for some sort of reaction from them. He found himself waiting several minutes, which he was not surprised by. "So?" Mark said finally. "Totally hot story, right?" "Yes, we're both agog and atwitter," the tall man said dryly. "Young man, the Temporal Enforcement Agency takes a dim view of using any device, registered or otherwise, being used for reckless personal reasons, forget showing such anachronistic technology to anyone from a time period not acquainted with time travel." "Well, why the hell would I know that?" Mark retorted. "I'm not the one who left a Holmes Field Device lying around in the bushes in the Twenty-First Century where any shmuck could find it. You're lucky it was me and not some deranged criminal." "Be that as it may," the short man interjected. "There are consequences for reckless use of a temporal device." "Imagine that," Mark said somewhat petulantly, having a sinking feeling he knew what was about to happen. "So, what, you're just gonna take it away from me?" Neither man answered immediately. Something occurred to Mark and an evil grin spread across his face. "You can't take it away from me," he concluded, seeing the dismay in their expressions as he figured it out. "I'm meant to have this Holmes Field Device or you already would have. You know I'm going to be using it in the future so there's no way to keep it from me." "Well, your personal future," the tall man admitted. "Much of your personal future is still the past for my partner and I, but this past you're in right now is completely new to the two of us." "So, my future self is in your past but my now self is just happening?" Mark asked. "Wild. How do you keep it all straight?" "By doing as little as is humanly possible," the short man said very firmly. "Even trained experts in quantum and temporal travel can get confused when the timelines gets cluttered." He now pointed to his partner's ear. "You see his bionic ear?" Mark nodded. "I accidentally shoot it off six years from now and there's nothing either of us can do about it. It's his past, because it's already happened to him, but it's my personal future. All I can do now is apologize in advance." The tall agent grunted and looked away, clearly displeased. "That's really deep." Mark mused. "Yes, it is. It's not meant for idiots. And whether you like it or not, certain things can never, ever happen. Time will prevent paradoxes from happening." "Like what?" Mark asked. "For instance, you cannot go back in time and kill your own grandfather before he gives birth to your father, because that would mean you never existed and therefore could never pull the trigger to kill him. A paradox." Mark shrugged. "Okay, but how does it stop me?" "Who can say?" the short agent replied. "All I can tell you is that you simply won't succeed in killing your grandfather, no matter how hard you try and meticulously you plan. If you try to shoot him, the gun will jam. If you try to poison him, it'll turn out he is immune to it or you used tap water by mistake. If you try to strangle him, you might have a heart attack before you finish the job. You; will; be; stopped. The Temporal Enforcement Agency spends most of its time making sure nitwits like you don't get clock-hammered every time they get a dumb idea." "Huh," Mark said, still trying to wrap his brain around all this mumbo-jumbo. If he hadn't fucked Miss Fischer earlier, he still might not believe this was real. "What else can't I do?" "People usually find it's hard to get close to significant historical events," the tall agent mentioned. "Alexander cutting the Gordian Knot, the Crucifixion, the Yalta Summit; Time doesn't like it when people who shouldn't naturally be somewhere try to crowd in and get involved or snap a few pictures. They'll find that the technology fails to get them there, generally. We call it 'The Limelight Effect'. Do yourself a favor and don't try. We've seen people get stranded and die in the wrong era because of the Limelight Effect when the batteries or power source on their device go suddenly dry." "Well; what if I wanted to; ya' know, get with a girl from another time period?" Mark asked. The agents looked at one another and sighed in despair. "You kids and getting laid," muttered the shorter one. "Same principals as before; get too close to a famous women you want to have coitus with and Time will push you away. Try to become yo

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What if the “dating advice” you've been told your whole life is the very thing keeping you single?In this video, I uncover the 6 biggest myths that silently sabotage smart, successful women in love. These myths feel true—but they quietly push high-value men away and keep you stuck in frustrating patterns.If you've ever wondered why your dating life doesn't match the powerful, magnetic woman you know you are, this is the video you can't afford to miss.NEXT STEP: Book a complimentary Love Strategy Session and let us help you attract love this year: https://go.lovestrategies.com/session

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Hey, it's Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It'll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it's like to be a PREMIUM member. If you'd like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that's over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Close your eyes and focus on your breath.  Inhaling deeply through your nose,  And exhaling slowly through your mouth.  PAUSE… With each exhale allow any thoughts or emotions to drift away.  PAUSE… There is peace that comes through acceptance. It helps us to be present in the moment and to focus on what is, rather than what could be. Take a few moments now to contemplate what it means to accept life's imperfections,  Its unexpected twists and turns,  And unforeseen challenges. PAUSE… In this moment, embrace what is without judgment or attachment.  Silently remind yourself that there is beauty in the journey. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at hello@womensmeditationnetwork.com to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 months or less and finally monetize your podcast? Click here and book a free strategy session with the Get More Listeners team. Or visit: getmorelisteners.com/growmypodcastWhat if all your hard work on your podcast is leading... nowhere?You've been showing up, staying consistent, promoting on social media, and pouring your heart into every episode—but the growth just isn't happening. What if the core belief driving your efforts is actually sabotaging your podcast's success? This episode uncovers the invisible mindset keeping talented podcasters stuck.In this episode, you'll discover:Why “hard work + time = growth” is a dangerous myth for podcastersHow to replace passive hope with intentional strategy to finally grow your audienceA mindset shift that will reframe how you see your podcast's true potential—and make it pay offHit play to challenge your assumptions, break the cycle of slow growth, and finally get your podcast in front of the people who need it most.More From Get More Listeners:Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail admin@getmorelisteners.com to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.More From Get More Listeners:Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail admin@getmorelisteners.com to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.You'll learn how to grow and monetize...

 The Transformative Power of "Thank You"The story of Wahei Takeda (Japan's Warren Buffett) and the desperate jobseeker reveals a profound truth: Gratitude isn't just a feeling—it's a financial and spiritual force.How "Thank You" Rewires Your Brain (and Bank Account)    The 1-Yen Miracle        The jobless man was told: "Say ‘thank you' 3,300 times a day for a month, and I'll pay you 100,000 yen."        At first, it seemed absurd. But within weeks, his mindset shifted:            He noticed hidden opportunities in rejections.            He appreciated his family despite their struggles.            He radiated positivity, transforming his job interviews.        Result: He returned not just richer, but unstoppable.    The Science of Gratitude        Studies show gratitude boosts serotonin (the "happiness chemical") and reduces cortisol (the stress hormone).        People who practice gratitude earn 7% more on average—not from luck, but because they attract opportunities .    My Near-Death Testimony        After a paralyzing accident, doctors said I'd never walk again.        Instead of despair, I repeated: "Thank you, God, for my life."        Eight hours later, I stood up and left the hospital.        My vision was blurry, my body traumatized—but gratitude rewired my recovery.The "Thank You" ChallengeWant to test this power? For the next 30 days:    Say "thank you" 100+ times daily (to cashiers, strangers, even frustrations).    Journal 3 gratitudes every night (e.g., "Thank you for the bus arriving on time").    Silently thank God (or the universe) during hardships (e.g., "Thank you for this lesson").Watch what happens:    Opportunities find you.    People help you unexpectedly.    Your mind spots solutions, not problems.Why Billionaires Like Takeda Teach ThisWarren Buffett, Oprah, and Tony Robbins all credit gratitude as their "secret weapon."    Buffett starts his day listing things he's grateful for.    Oprah kept a gratitude journal for decades.    Takeda knew: Money flows to those who appreciate life first.Final ThoughtThe man in Takeda's story didn't get rich from the 100,000 yen. He got rich because gratitude made him magnetic.Your turn. Start today. One "thank you" at a time.Question: What's the one thing you'll thank God/universe for today? (Reply, then act on it.)

Do you find yourself lying awake at night running through the to-do list no one else seems to know about? Anything related to school, the kids' clothes, the groceries, the mental reminders about everyone's schedule… all while trying to run our own lives. That's what's called the invisible load, and it's leaving so many women exhausted, resentful, and feeling completely alone in their marriage. So this week I'm joined by clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and bestselling author Dr. Tracy Dalgleish to chat about why this happens and what you can do to start feeling connected to your family again. You'll learn: 1:22 - The “mental load” explained… Why you're exhausted even when the chores are done 10:23 - Why your resentment isn't actually about the dishes (and how to address it with your partner)  12:54 - Why the same fights keep happening and how to finally stop talking in circles 18:28 - How to stop being the default parent and the one who carries it all 23:20 - Easy 10 minute rituals that bring back connection with your partner (without a big effort) 29:02 - The patterns you learnt from your childhood that you might be enforcing without even realising it 36:14 - Why mother in law drama can be harder than anything else in marriage 39:33 - Raising boys: how to break the cycle and encourage them to confident and kind 42:22 Where to find more of Dr. Tracy's tools and resources 43:57 - The biggest problem Dr Tracy sees in modern relationships … and SO much more. Connect with Tracy over on IG @dr.tracyd or visit her website www.drtracyd.com Grab her books here: I Didn't Sign Up For This You, Your Husband, and His Mother (out November 4th) Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here. If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join. Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson  or on TikTok here @synxbody 

Florida avocados are under renewed threat from avocado sunblotch viroid, a disease that stunts tree growth, deforms fruit, and spreads silently through groves, and the federal government shutdown will stop some payments to farmers and also delay access to federal farm loans.

In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover 2 major stories shaping the Indian economy and global markets:00:04    Intro00:27    The big moves RBI made recently12:32    Microfinance at Crossroads22:52    TidbitsWe also send out a crisp and short daily newsletter for The Daily Brief. Put your email here and we'll make you smart every day: https://thedailybriefing.substack.com/Note: This content is for informational purposes only. None of the stocks, brands, or products mentioned are recommendations or endorsements.

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What if the biggest threat to your leadership isn't lack of skill or ambition, but the silent weight of too many choices? Jon and Will unpack the hidden toll of decision fatigue - the mental exhaustion that can cloud judgment, lower productivity, and derail even the most capable leaders. They explore how nutrition, boundaries, and mindfulness can restore mental clarity, why making decisions when energy is highest leads to better outcomes, and the power of simplifying routines to protect your focus. You'll discover how rest and recharge are not luxuries but essentials, and why having a mentor or coach can cut through the noise to bring clarity. This conversation is a guide to reclaiming your energy, making sharper decisions, and leading with confidence.Feeling stuck? If you need help getting out of your rut, Will can help - head to willnotfear.com to learn more about his coaching to get you off the hamster wheel. More from MTM at: https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/ Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Understanding Decision Fatigue and Mental Energy11:57 - Clear Goals as the Key to Beating Decision Fatigue15:33 - The Role of Intentional Goals in Mental Clarity16:59 - Leadership Challenges in Decision Fatigue18:21 - Mindfulness and Self-Awareness for Leaders19:17 - Practical Strategies for Clarity and Energy23:20 - How to Replenish Energy for Better Choices25:18 - The Hidden Impact of Judicial Decision Fatigue26:41 - Sleep and Nutrition as Decision-Making Essentials29:26 - The Power of Personal Boundaries31:08 - Boundaries and Routines for Stronger Decisions34:05 - Proven Tips to Boost Productivity and Clarity35:16 - Nutrition's Role in Sharper Decision-Making40:25 - Smarter Choices Through Effective Strategies41:56 - The Best Ways to Recharge for Peak Performance42:34 - Final Thoughts: Share, Review, and ConnectHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Halacha requires reciting Birkot Ha'Torah in the morning before one learns Torah. Does this apply only if one wants to learn Torah verbally, or even if one is interested in learning silently, such as by reading without saying the words? For example, if a person wakes up in the middle of the night, and he wants to read a Torah book to help him fall back asleep, must he first recite Birkot Ha'Torah? This question arises also if one sits and drinks coffee early in the morning before reciting Birkot Ha'Torah. May he silently read a Torah book while drinking, or must he first recite Birkot Ha'Torah? For that matter, is one allowed upon waking in the morning to think about Torah before he recites Birkot Ha'Torah? The Bet Yosef cites the Agur (Rav Yaakob Landau, 1410-1493) as ruling that Birkot Ha'Torah is required only before learning Torah verbally, but not before learning silently. Just as praying only with one's eyes, without saying the words, does not qualify as prayer, likewise, learning Torah without saying the words does not constitute "learning" as far as the Birkot Ha'Torah requirement is concerned. The Shulhan Aruch rules accordingly. The Vilna Gaon (Rav Eliyahu of Vilna, 1720-1797), however, disagrees. He notes the verse in which G-d commands, "Ve'hagita Bo Yomam Va'layla" (Yehoshua 1:8), that we must study Torah day and night. The word "Hagita," the Gaon asserts, refers to unspoken thoughts, as in the expression, "Hegyon Libi" ("the stirrings of my heart" – Tehillim 19:15), and thus the Misva of Torah study is fulfilled even through silent learning. The Nishmat Adam (Rav Abraham Danzig of Vilna, 1748-1820) refuted this proof, pointing to the text of Birkot Ha'Torah, which mentions "words of Torah" ("Dibreh Torah"), implying that this refers specifically to spoken words (as "Dibur" means "speech"). Moreover, the Nishmat Adam cites several instances where the word "Hegyon" clearly refers to speech, and not to silent thought, such as "U'lshoni Tehegeh Sidkecha" (Tehillim 35:28), "Pi Sadik Yehegeh Hochma" (Tehillim 37:30), and "Lo Yehegu Bi'gronam" (Tehillim 115:7). (The Vilna Gaon would likely respond that "Hegyon" refers to both speech and silent thoughts, and thus both fall under the command of "Ve'hagita" and require Birkot Ha'Torah.) The Nishmat Adam further notes that the Gemara (Berachot 21a) cites as the source of the Birkot Ha'Torah obligation the verse in Debarim (32:3), "Ki Shem Hashem Ekra Habu Godel L'Elokenu" – "When I call the Name of G-d, express praise to our G-d." This verse speaks of reciting a Beracha when one "calls the Name of G-d," suggesting that this applies only to verbally articulating the words of Torah. The majority of Poskim follow the view of the Shulhan Aruch, that Birkot Ha'Torah is not required before silent Torah study. These include the Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) and Hacham Ovadia Yosef. (Moreover, there is considerable discussion among later Poskim as to whether the Vilna Gaon truly held the stringent position that even thinking Torah requires Birkot Ha'Torah, or only considered this possibility.) Therefore, one who wishes to silently think about Torah in the middle of the night, or in the morning before reciting Birkot Ha'Torah, may do so.

DESCRIPTIONNeuroscience professor Dr. Glen Jeffery from UCL reveals how LED lighting's blue light spike damages mitochondria, accelerates aging, and contributes to diabetes - while explaining simple solutions using red light therapy and incandescent bulbs to protect your health.Neuroscience professor Dr. Glen Jeffery from UCL reveals how LED lighting's blue light spike damages mitochondria, accelerates aging, and contributes to diabetes - while explaining simple solutions using red light therapy and incandescent bulbs to protect your health.

The 3 specific benefits you'll gain by listening to the end of this episode are: 1. You'll feel validated and less alone that your inner world emotional pains are pretty much universal amongst husbands. 2.You'll be able to put words to the background lack of fulfilment you experience and find a powerful solution for it. 3.You'll understand you are never locked in Same-Shit-Different-Day permanently and that you have the omni-present power to change your situation for the better. Want the Quickest & Easiest Path to Becoming the Marriage Transforming Hero of your relationship? Coaching - Heroic Husbands Don't Miss The Upcoming Intake to the brand NEW Heroic Husbands Training and Community platform: Community Platform - Heroic Husbands Do the Heroic Husbands 3 Masculine Leadership Characteristics Self-Assessment: Home - Heroic Husbands I want to hear from you! Click the link to send me a 90sec voice message with questions or suggestions for relationship topics you'd love me to cover. Send Mark voice message Now To connect with Mark's Queen and her incredible work: Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers podcast

Research shows that simple practices such as self-hugs, soothing touch, and hand-to-heart can calm the nervous system, supporting caregivers and the children in their care.Summary: From parents to teachers, caregiving can be overwhelming and exhausting. This episode of The Science of Happiness dives into simple touch-based strategies that promote calm, reduce stress, and foster stronger connections. Researchers share how even brief moments of self-soothing or supportive touch can improve mental and physical health for caregivers and children. How To Do This Practice:  Sit or stand comfortably and take a moment to notice your body. Soften your jaw and shoulders. If it feels safe, close your eyes or lower your gaze. Place one hand on your belly, both hands over your heart, or give yourself a self-hug— whatever feels most comfortable and natural. Let the weight of your hands feel steady and supportive. Take a slow inhale through your nose and a longer exhale through your mouth. Silently repeat a kind phrase to yourself, like “How can I be a friend to myself today?” and “It's okay to make mistakes.” Feel the warmth and weight of your hands. On each exhale, invite a little ease into your face, shoulders, belly, and back. Notice any tiny shift toward calm. Wrap your arms around your torso and apply comfortable pressure, finishing with a gentle self-hug before returning to your day.  Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.Today's Guests:THERESA ALEXANDER is a pre-K teacher based in Arlington, Virginia, with nearly 20 years of teaching experience. She's also a new mother.MICHAEL BANISSY is a psychology professor at University of Bristol and the author of “Touch Matters: Handshakes, Hugs, and the New Science on How Touch Can Enhance Your Well-Being.”Learn more about Michael here: https://www.banissy.com/Related The Science of Happiness episodes:  Caring for Caregivers Series: https://tinyurl.com/4k2hv47jRelated Happiness Breaks:The Healing Power of Your Own Touch: https://tinyurl.com/y4ze59h8Our Caring for Caregivers series is supported by the Van Leer Foundation, an independent Dutch organization working globally to foster inclusive societies where all children and communities can flourish. To discover more insights from Van Leer Foundation and others on this topic, visit Early Childhood Matters, the leading platform for advancing topics on early childhood development and connecting diverse voices and ideas across disciplines that support the wellbeing of babies, toddlers and caregivers around the globe.Tell us about your experience with this practice. Email us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or follow on Instagram @HappinessPod.Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/4ppzs8kw

If you're a man who feels stuck in the bedroom, struggles to connect with women, or doubts yourself when it comes to sex, you'll learn the truth about sexual confidence, how to create deeper connection, and how to let go of the pressure that kills intimacy. Learn why performance isn't the measure of masculinity and why authenticity always wins. Whether you're single and frustrated or in a relationship and wanting more, this episode will open your eyes to the hidden beliefs holding you back. The men who drop these lies don't just become better lovers—they become better men. It's time to see the truth, reclaim your confidence, and master your sexuality.  

If you're a mom, dad, or caregiver constantly walking on eggshells, waiting for the next meltdown—you're not alone.I've been there, and I work with families every day who are exhausted by the cycle of big emotions, yelling, and guilt.In this episode, I'm sharing the exact parenting trick I've taught for over 30 years that helps you stay calm in the moment, so you can help your child regulate too. No special tools. No medication. Just your breath, a short pause, and a shift in energy that creates real change for your child and your family.Why does my child's behavior make me so upset?Your child isn't trying to make your life harder. They're reacting from a place of dysregulation—a nervous system stuck in fight, flight, or freeze. And when that happens, it often pulls us into the storm with them.That's what I call co-dysregulation. It happens when your child is upset, and instead of calming the situation, your energy fuels it.But when we learn to step back and regulate ourselves first, we shift into co-regulation—and that's where transformation begins.What is the calm parenting trick that works in 10 seconds?This is what I call the Love Pause. It's the calm parenting reset I've taught for over 30 years, and it works because it helps you create safety in your body and in your home.Here's what I do:Step back—both physically and mentally. Even one foot of space helps.Take a slow, deep breath in, and then blow it out even slower.Drop your shoulders and loosen your jaw—send the signal that the threat is over.Silently talk to yourself, with phrases like:“This is hard.”“I'm safe.”“My child is struggling—not attacking.”“I can be the calm in the storm.”This 10-second process resets your brain and body. It activates your vagus nerve, brings your thinking brain back online, and helps you parent from a place of intention—not reactivity.Yelling less and staying calm isn't about being perfect—it's about having the right tools.Join the Dysregulation Insider VIP list and get your FREE Regulation Rescue Kit, designed to help you handle oppositional behaviors without losing it.Download it now at www.drroseann.com/newsletterHow can I teach my kids to self-regulate?The more we model regulation, the more our kids learn how to do it too. That's how we teach kids what to do in the moment—by showing them with our actions.Let me give you an example—If your child is upset over homework and starts yelling, instead of yelling back, I want you to pause. Breathe. Then say: “Looks like your brain is overloaded. Let's take a walk or do some jumping jacks and then come back to it.”Here's what that response does:Shows your child that it's okay to struggleDemonstrates that there's a way back to calmCreates a supportive pattern they'll begin to use on their ownI've seen this play out in real life so many times—kids starting to regulate without prompting, just because they've seen it modeled consistently.What if I'm dealing with a moody teen?Teenagers are a whole different world. When my own teen slams their door or rolls their eyes, it's easy to get triggered. But instead of yelling, I breathe, reset, and say: “I can see you're upset. I'm here when you're ready to talk.”With teens, it's all about connection over correction. And the best moments for connection often happen...

Send us a textYour top performer just asked if you've heard of "quiet cracking"—and suddenly, this term is everywhere. Business Insider calls it the latest workplace buzzword. Fortune reports it's costing the global economy $8.9 trillion. But here's what the business media isn't telling you: Women are experiencing this workplace crisis at disproportionately higher rates, and the solutions being proposed completely miss the mark.What This Episode Covers:In this deep-dive analysis, communication and leadership expert Kele Belton decodes the "quiet cracking" phenomenon that's dominating workplace headlines in 2025. Unlike the surface-level coverage in Forbes and Fortune, this episode reveals the hidden gender dimension of this crisis and provides strategic frameworks for navigating these challenging workplace dynamics.What You'll Learn:The 4 key characteristics that distinguish quiet cracking from quiet quittingWhy 82% of employees feel secure today, but only 62% see a future at their companyThe critical difference between intentional boundary-setting and unintentional breakdownWhy women are experiencing quiet cracking at higher rates than menKey Takeaways:Quiet cracking isn't a personal failure—it's a predictable outcome of broken workplace systemsWomen carry 60% more emotional labor, making them vulnerable to this phenomenonYour communication skills and emotional intelligence are your greatest assets in addressing this crisisOrganizations treating this as an employee problem (not a systemic issue) are the ones to leaveNotable Statistics Discussed:54% of employees experiencing quiet cracking (TalentLMS)$8.9 trillion in lost global productivity (Gallup)152% more likely to feel undervalued when experiencing quiet crackingOnly 31% of employees feel engaged in 2024 (lowest in a decade)Resources Mentioned:TalentLMS Quiet Cracking StudyGallup Employee Engagement ResearchFortune, Forbes, and Business Insider workplace trend coverageThe "Invisible Load Analysis" Framework (exclusive to this episode)Connect with Kele for more leadership insights:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

"I never make predictions. I don't speak to you of worldly things.I only serve Love and Silence.And the more of Me you receive,the more of Me you see."- God************************There's no safety anywhere else but where you are,how you're being right now,Who you're being right now.That's your insurance,your assurance that more is here,but you have to Love more. Love everything,and see everyone as your child today. Silently say, 'I love you' to everyone who crosses your path.Bless them with Love,light their candle. And don't forget (Y)ours is lit.Don't forget that flame above your head.Feel It burning with Joy,with Power, It's blinding at first, but you're beginning to See. I Love youI Am younik Support the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings__________________________________________"Just as a lit candle can light another candle, only one who has can give. One who is free can free you, one who is love can kindle love." -Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

About this episodeThe commercial real estate market is echoing the seismic shifts of 2008—but this time, Heritage is positioned to capitalize on it. Distressed assets are quietly flooding into the backrooms where the best deals are closed before most even know that the asset has changed owners. Borrowers hitting financial walls are calling their favorite silent fixers, the Heritage REF team. As construction projects stall, and refinancing collapses under the weight of elevated interest rates, the Heritage team has been patiently waiting for their moment to swoop in as the White Knight.Where others see chaos, Heritage sees the clearest buying opportunity since the fire-sale that followed 2008.The deals that matter in this cycle will not be found on public listings. They live in quiet boardroom conversations between lenders and trusted operators.Heritage is already in those rooms.Eric Brody outlined the three primary profit centers Heritage is targeting in today's environment:Rescue CapitalDistressed Debt AcquisitionsForeclosure & Asset Takeovers⚖️ Legal DisclaimerAll opinions expressed by the guests are their own. 9×90™ and its affiliates do not endorse or guarantee any specific outcomes discussed in this episode. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with professional advisors before making any investment or business decisions. Nothing discussed in this episode constitutes an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities. Any such offer or solicitation will be made only through official offering documents and to qualified, accredited investors, in accordance with applicable securities laws. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or 9×90™.

Send us a textUnlock Proven Strategies for a Lucrative Business Exit—Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast TodayHave Questions About Growing Profits And Maximizing Your Business Exit? Submit Them Here, and We'll Answer Them on the Podcast!“You're good enough. Speak up and use your voice.” - Sara BantaExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesSara Banta reveals the silent, overlooked health killer that's sabotaging your business performance, profits, and quality of life. From reversing chronic conditions to restoring peak mental and physical energy, Sara blends Eastern wisdom, Western science, and cutting-edge supplementation into a results-driven system that gets entrepreneurs back in control of their health—and their success. 00:05:00 Why wealth is worthless without health00:07:00 The shocking diagnosis that changed everything for Sara's family and business00:10:00 How a breakthrough protocol reversed her son's leukemia without conventional treatment00:14:00 Why fixing your thyroid and liver may be the 80/20 solution to reclaiming your health00:27:00 The hidden flaws in standard blood tests your doctor won't tell you about00:37:00 How modern toxins are silently destroying your performance00:49:00 The truth about supplement quality and why most are a waste of moneyClick here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/464Essential Resources to Maximize Your Business ExitLearn More About Deep Wealth MasteryFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do About It (Today)Unlock Your Lucrative Exit and Secure Your Legacy

Your brain is a financial disaster waiting to happen. It's hardwired with mental shortcuts that, while useful in ancient times, are now quietly costing you a fortune. Our latest article dives deep into the psychology of money and exposes the most dangerous biases. We explore: ⚓ Anchoring Bias: How the first price you see hijacks your sense of value in everything from salary negotiations to shopping.

We know that appliances, cell phones, computers and smart TV's are emitting electromagnetic fields causing us possible long-term harmful health risks. However we had no idea that manufactures don't want us to know the recommended exposure limit is being greatly exceeded. Cory Hillis, founder of EMF Solutions pulls back the curtain and explains the risks and the remedies and how to keep everyone safe in our ultra wired world.https://EMFHomeTest.com--------------------------Check out all of our vendors at: https://patriotswithgrit.com/patriot-partners/ SPONSORS FOR THIS VIDEO❤️ Cardio Miracle - Boost your energy, help support your immune system, and improve your mental clarity-plus use promo code GRIT and save 10% on your order https://cardiomiracle.myshopify.com/discount/GRIT➡️ RNC Store- Immunity is your first line of defense and laetrile/B17 from Richardson Nutritional Center can provide you with natural health supplements to improve your wellness. - Use promo code GRIT and save 10% on your order https://rncstore.com/GRIT

In this episode, Ben reveals 7 foods marketed as "healthy" that are silently damaging your liver and sabotaging fat loss, detox, and hormone balance. These foods may be triggering inflammation, insulin resistance, and fatty liver—even in people who think they're eating clean. What You'll Learn: Why non-organic cruciferous vegetables may contain liver-damaging glyphosate How agave syrup is worse than high-fructose corn syrup for your liver The shocking truth about whole wheat bread and blood sugar spikes Why store-bought green juices can overload your liver with fructose The hidden aflatoxins and seed oils in peanut butter What's really inside your plant-based milks (and what to drink instead) Why most salad dressings are a liver-damaging disaster Resources Mentioned:

In a major shift, some of the world's largest financial institutions are quietly accumulating Bitcoin. From BlackRock to JPMorgan, Wall Street is no longer ignoring crypto — they're embracing it. 

Story at-a-glance Linoleic acid (LA), once a trace nutrient in the human diet, now makes up as much as 25% of daily calories for many Americans, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction and long-term metabolic stress LA transforms into harmful byproducts called OXLAMs that damage DNA, impair cellular energy production, and drive inflammation linked to heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and neurodegeneration This polyunsaturated fat embeds in your body for years; it requires up to six years of low-LA eating to replace 95% of what's already stored in your tissues Common sources of LA include vegetable oils, processed foods, poultry, pork and even many products marketed as healthy, like organic nut butters and salad dressings Reducing your LA intake by eliminating vegetable oils and switching to stable animal fats gives your mitochondria a chance to recover and helps lower your chronic disease risk over time

SHOW NOTES: In today's episode, we look at how insulin and blood sugar may very well be the things that are keeping you from losing weight despite all your best efforts.   This is the newly rebranded podcast, formerly known as "Your Birth, God's Way". If you are pregnant, please look back on your podcast app for over 140 episodes dealing exclusively with pregnancy topics! Helpful Links: — BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation - https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-sure-of-your-salvation   -- COACHING - If you're tired of shallow, cheap, meaningless connections in pregnancy that leave you feeling passed over and confused, Virtual Prenatal Coaching might be for you. If you're ready to invest in coaching that will bring REAL results and REAL change, not only now but for the future of your family and your children's families, let's talk about how this 1-on-1 coaching might be just what you've been looking for! Go here to learn more - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/coachinginterest   -- If you are not pregnant, you're sick and tired of being sick and tired, and you're ready for something different - something to help you finally look and feel like yourself again, my 1:1 Concierge Wellness Coaching is for YOU! Learn more at morriswellnessservices.com!   — CHRISTIAN CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION - Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbirth education course with a God-led foundation taught by a certified nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience in all sides of the maternity world! - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/cec   — HOME BIRTH PREP - Having a home birth and need help getting prepared?  Sign up HERE for the Home Birth Prep Course. — homebirthprep.com   — MERCH - Get Christian pregnancy and birth merch HERE - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/store   — RESOURCES & LINKS - All of Lori's Recommended Resources HERE - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/resources   Got questions?  Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com Leave me a message -- https://www.speakpipe.com/yourbirthgodsway   Social Media Links: Follow Lori on Instagram! @lori_morris_cnm Subscribe to my YouTube channel - youtube.com/ifmamaainthealthy Join Lori's Facebook Page! facebook.com/lorimorriscnm Join Our Exclusive Online Christian Women's Wellness Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway   Learn more about pregnancy at go.yourbirthgodsway.com! Learn how to reclaim your health at every season of motherhood at morriswellnessservices.com !   DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  Nothing in this podcast shall; be construed as medical advice.  Listening to this podcast does not mean that we have entered into a patient-care provider relationship. While I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, content is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate.  You must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  Talk with your own care provider before putting any information here into practice.  Weigh all risks and benefits for yourself knowing that no outcome can be guaranteed.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices.    Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them.  This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.

Story at-a-glance Linoleic acid (LA), a fat found in vegetable oils, accumulates in your tissues and disrupts mitochondrial function, which drains your energy and slows your metabolism This fat becomes toxic when oxidized, producing harmful byproducts that damage DNA, enzymes, and the machinery your cells need to generate energy Excess LA damages your gut by interfering with colon cell metabolism, harming beneficial microbes, and promoting inflammation linked to insulin resistance and obesity LA's half-life in body fat is about two years, meaning the damage builds up slowly and requires long-term dietary changes to reverse Cutting out vegetable oils, eating gut-repairing whole foods, and switching to stable fats like grass fed butter and tallow are key steps to restoring your metabolic health

19th June 2025  Ajahn Santutthi hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers. The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA). Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Ever feel like you're the one standing in your own way? This episode dives deep into the mental blocks and hidden habits that silently sabotage your side hustle, often before it even begins. If you've ever hesitated to start, stalled out after launching, or pulled back right when things were getting good… this one's for you. You'll discover: Why self-sabotage isn't a flaw — it's conditioning The 3 key stages where it sneaks in and how to spot it What imposter syndrome, hesitation, and “being too busy” have in common Practical strategies to break the cycle and move forward with confidence A surprising (and empowering) truth about how your subconscious actually runs the show Plus: You'll hear how to get free access to my 28-page guide, Smart Start: From Idea to It's Live in 7 Steps, A Beginner's Guide to Launching Your Side Hustle With Confidence. You're not stuck because you're unmotivated — you're stuck because you're human. But once you see what's happening, you can change everything. Do you like what you're hearing? Consider giving it a caffeinated thumbs up. We'd really appreciate it! Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things. For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero. https://www.sidehustlehero.com/156 Connect with Joan: Instagram Facebook About Joan Be on the show! Tell us about your side hustle success story!      

Please take our new listener survey - four simple questions that will help me make a better podcast for you! Safe Survey Link Last week we dropped an episode talking about porn addiction. A subject we don't always talk about here on LFPWLI.  If you only had five minutes with our podcast - what would I want you to know? This quick-hits podcast answers that question. Coach Frank had this to say: “You might be a porn addict if you lean on it as your go-to method for stress relief or emotional escape. If every time you feel stressed, anxious, or rejected—perhaps after a long day or a lonely night—you turn to porn for comfort, then it has become your crutch. It's not merely about sexual desire; it's an emotional safety net. Every time you promise yourself it's the last time, but then find yourself back on that screen, it's a clear signal. Look in the mirror. If the man you see isn't someone you're proud of because of this habit, it's time to confront the issue head-on.”   Thank you for being here and if you know someone who needs to hear this, please send it there way.    Much love Mathew    MathewBlades.com 

This is a guided meditation to give gratitude for our teachers.Without our teachers, we might feel lost. We might not have the success, the clarity, the guidance that we do. Especially in the yoga and meditation tradition, so much is passed down directly from teacher to student — generation after generation. Without the teacher-student relationship, these teachings would simply be lost.This practice is inspired by Guru Purnima, the full moon that honors our gurus — the ones who bring light where there is darkness. But this meditation can be done any time. Guru means “remover of darkness,” and Purnima means full moon. In the Vedic tradition, Jyotisha — the science of light — is at the heart of this. So today, we reflect on those who have brought light into our lives.You'll be guided to:– Find a comfortable position and settle into your breath– Bring to mind one teacher who's been influential in your life– Reflect on a moment, a feeling, or a presence they offered you– Silently express gratitude for them — even as if you're speaking to them directly– Continue through a timeline of teachers, mentors, guides — anyone who helped you see more clearly– Then shift to the people you've helped — students, clients, friends — and give thanks for the opportunity to be of service– And finally, you'll thank yourself — for showing up, for listening, for being your own inner guideThis is a gentle, healing, heart-centered practice. It's not about what your teachers said or did, but how they made you feel. Take this time to honor that.Even if you only have a few minutes, this meditation can reconnect you to the lineage of wisdom you're a part of — and bring peace to your heart.

Story at-a-glance PPI heartburn drugs have been linked to a 16% higher risk of heart attacks and double the risk of dying from cardiovascular events, even in people with no history of heart disease Contrary to common belief, most reflux is caused by too little stomach acid, not too much, and PPIs worsen this problem by further suppressing acid production Long-term PPI use damages kidneys, weakens bones, impairs nutrient absorption and increases infection risk, as stomach acid is essential for pathogen defense If you're using PPIs, taper off slowly and switch to famotidine (Pepcid), a safer option that not only avoids heart risks but also helps block excess serotonin that disrupts energy and drives inflammation Full recovery of stomach acid production and digestive function after long-term PPI use takes several months up to two years, requiring targeted nutritional support

How To Be Awesome At Not Letting Anyone Clip Your Wings—because sometimes, without even realizing it, we let the words and doubts of others make us dilute who we are. In this episode, we're talking about all the ways people (intentionally or not) try to clip your wings.  They might question your big goals, list out all the reasons something might not work, or subtly discourage you in a way that makes you second-guess yourself.  Sometimes it's huge dream-dampening conversations… and sometimes it's just tiny comments that plant seeds of doubt. But here's the truth: if you're here to do something extraordinary, you will absolutely encounter people who try to limit you. It might be from people who love you the most, an enemy or strangers on the internet. The best part about all of this… once you see it for what it is you just say… “Hey, don't clip my wings.”  And I have the BEST ever song to put on to remind yourself of this daily.      Defining: ‘Clip Your Wings' Clipping your wings = causing someone to play smaller than they're meant to be. It could be someone doubting your vision, warning you about risk, or even asking, “What's your backup plan?”

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Kelly's revealing this massive truth bomb around how it's not your strategy, it's not your offer, it's not even your pricing. When you listen to this you will know how to rewire yourself rich.  Tune in now! Join FAME Frequency Free Course: $10-$30k Money Multiplier Blueprint Apply to MTSU Mastermind  Join Money Multiplier Membership  Connect on Instagram 

You might say you're “just stressed”… but your body says otherwise. In this eye-opening episode, Liz and Becca break down how normalized stress leads to bloating, burnout, hormone chaos, poor recovery, and even autoimmune issues. Learn how your nervous system works, how to balance sympathetic vs. parasympathetic states, and why stress is the hidden root of your fatigue, cravings, and weight struggles. With practical tools like breathwork, boundaries, daily resets, and cortisol protocols, this episode helps you finally stop glorifying burnout and start supporting real recovery. *** Early Bird Tickets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FitMom | UNSTUCK: The Women's Health & Hormone Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ***

He never expected his quiet encounters with shadowy figures to linger for decades—but some things don't fade with time. In this chilling episode, he shares two eerie experiences that defy easy explanation: one from his childhood, when he saw a faceless figure glide across his family room, and another nearly 25 years later, on a still December night outside a church. No screams. No chaos. Just something silently watching. Standing. Waiting. If you've ever felt the hairs on your neck rise for no reason… Matt's story might make you think twice before looking into the dark. If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber.  Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Watch more at: http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ Follow Tony: Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/tonybrueski TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonybrueski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.brueski 

There are seemingly endless options when it comes to your offer structure and depending on what coach or guru you listen to, they all work. After helping thousands of online fitness coaches and selling a fitness coaching company, there are certain offers structures that just plain don't work and we don't want you to spend hours and hours trying something that is doomed to fail. I'm going to cover the 5 offer structures that will sabotage your business and what to offer instead.   Time Stamps:   (1:05) What We've Done In Business (2:40) Mistake #1: Coaching Length Options (3:23) Mistake #2: One Time Offer Programs (4:02) Mistake #3: Live Zoom Workouts (4:55) Mistake #4: Group Coaching Too Soon (5:35) Mistake #5: Tiered Options  (6:28) Bonus Tip ---------- Whenever You're Ready, Here Are 4 Ways We Can Help You (For Free)   (Community) Join the Fitness Business Secrets FB  Community to Unlock Your Free 5 Clients in 5 Days Mini-Course   (Content) Grab our exact post templates that are responsible for more than 3,500 online clients in our business Automated Post Planner   (Instagram) 3-5x Your Engagement, Grow an Audience and Generate Dream Clients from Instagram IG Playbook For Health & Fitness Coaches   (Get Clarity) Schedule a FREE No-Obligation 15-minute Call to Explore How To Add 10,000/Mo to Your Business–Guaranteed

Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I'm shining a light on a topic that's often overlooked but crucial for anyone serious about building real wealth: hidden expenses that sneakily drain your financial future.I'm breaking down the 14 silent money leaks that could be quietly destroying your wealth right under your nose. These aren't just theoretical concepts. Many of these come straight from my own experience and from the real-life journeys of my clients.We'll dig into three main categories: investing leaks, protection leaks, and lifestyle leaks. I'll walk you through how these leaks happen, and—most importantly—how you can plug them to accelerate your path to financial freedom.On the lifestyle side, I'll reveal the dangers of lifestyle creep, high-interest debt, car depreciation, emotional spending, last-minute purchases, and more. For your safety net, I'll share why you must be proactive about negotiating big expenses, maximizing your employee benefits, making smart insurance decisions, and taking your health seriously.IN TODAY'S EPISODE, I DISCUSS:The 14 biggest wealth leaks—broken downThe silent danger of inflation and why your savings alone may not be enoughHow investment fees and opportunity costs of delayed investing add up to huge losses over timeThe power of tax-advantaged accounts to keep more in your pocket and less with the governmentLifestyle creep: why increased earnings shouldn't lead to unchecked spendingThe wealth-eroding trap of credit card interest and car depreciationRECOMMENDED EPISODES FOR YOUIf you liked this episode, click here to enjoy these and more:https://melabraham.com/show/40 Years as an Accountant - This is What Rich People Regret MostWhy You Need To Start Automating Wealth Creation10 Things Worth Buying EVEN If You're Short On Cash8 Signs You're Not Ready For RetirementHow to SURVIVE and THRIVE During a RecessionRECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU If you liked this video, you'll love these ones:40 Years as an Accountant - This is What Rich People Regret Most: https://youtu.be/x8_f0g_EjVEWhy You Need To Start Automating Wealth Creation: https://youtu.be/RV_kW-ARYok10 Things Worth Buying EVEN If You're Short On Cash: https://youtu.be/wPy-xppyPkU8 Signs You're Not Ready For Retirement: https://youtu.be/aUhBrFx-NxYORDER MY NEW USA TODAY BESTSELLING BOOK:Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine—a powerful system designed to generate income that's no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic approach to transforming your relationship with money to allow you to enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind.Part money philosophy, part money mindset, part strategy, and part tactical action, these powerful frameworks will show you how to build your money machine.When you do you'll also get over $1100 in wealth resources & bonuses for FREE! TAKE THE FINANCIAL FREEDOM QUIZ:Take this free quiz to see where you are on the path to financial freedom and what your next steps are to move you to a new financial destiny at http://www.YourFinancialFreedomQuiz.com

Hey, Heal Squad! This week's chat show with Maria and Dr. Alison is diving into the headlines that have everyone buzzing—from measles outbreaks to baby formula recalls to why your light bulbs could be quietly harming your health. Maria opens up about her personal struggle finding a safe, clean formula for Athena—and how a trusted brand recently reformulated without warning. Dr. Alison weighs in on the industry's lack of transparency and why even the most “natural” baby products might not be what they seem. They also tackle the media hysteria surrounding the recent measles outbreaks. Are we facing a true public health emergency—or just another distraction? We unpack vaccine fear, immunity basics, and how to strengthen your child's immune system through environment and lifestyle.PLUS, we get into the real risks of blue light exposure, especially for kids…(Hint: it's not just about sleep.)  — HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Delete Me: https://bit.ly/43rkHwi   code: SQUAD EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  HEADLINES & EPISODE RESOURCES Measles Outbreak: https://apnews.com/article/shakira-measles-new-jersey-texas-mmr-25022a0b7c69a23c27b0ccdbf818ee86 Don't Kiss Other People's Babies: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHrsYmGz12K/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Formula Safety: https://x.com/iancarrollshow/status/1898107172631769090?s=46 Baby Food Recall: https://apnews.com/article/target-good-gather-baby-food-recall-ec3d3f1512ecc29ac3227b5529faf659 ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content ( published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com ) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Kallan Welsh joins us to discuss the series of laws that you know are bad but are so vastly worse than you ever imagined, on every level, that you will be very, very happy you listened to this episode. Zoning sounds like a boring topic but that's how they want you to think. Sponsors: Federated Computer: Code: WOODS & ElevenFreebies.com Guest's Twitter: @ExtremeYimby Show notes for Ep. 2636