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Have you ever abandoned a goal entirely because you couldn't pursue it perfectly? In this honest and deeply personal episode, Cherylanne pulls back the curtain on her own all-or-nothing pattern and helps you find your own. This episode names the trap clearly: dichotomous thinking, also known as black-and-white thinking, is one of the most common cognitive distortions identified in psychology. Cherylanne unpacks the three root causes: our evolutionary wiring for binary decisions, the standards we absorbed growing up, and socially prescribed perfectionism, and explains why high achievers are  specially prone to this pattern. Most importantly, she shares what she is actually doing about it, and how you can begin to do the same.   If there is a dream, practice, or project you have put off because you couldn't do it exactly right, this episode is for you.   Show Highlights:     ● The book Cherylanne has wanted to write for most of her adult life and why she hasn't done it yet. [01:15]     ● How all-or-nothing thinking shows up in fitness and meal planning. [07:30]     ● What dichotomous thinking is and where it comes from in psychology. [13:02]     ● Cause #1: The evolutionary roots of binary thinking. [14:10]     ● Cause #2: The standards we internalized growing up. [16:35]     ● Cause #3: Socially prescribed perfectionism and the imagined audience. [19:20]     ● Why "if I can't do it right, why bother?" has such a high cost. [22:45]     ● What Cherylanne is actually doing now—the Substack, the outline, the chapters. [25:10]     ● Why imperfect action creates momentum that doing nothing never will. [27:40]     ● Finding your own "book"—and what exists between perfect and nothing. [30:00] Join The Coaching Circle to apply what you learn on the podcast with structure & support: https://brilliant-balance.com/coachingcircle Subscribe to the Brilliant Balance Weekly: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly Follow Cherylanne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cskolnicki 

90% of people care too much about what other people think... Here's the most important step I took to overcome this! More @ https://julien-himself.com Connect with Julien: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Julien's online courses Follow Julien on Instagram Julien's TikTok Work with Julien directly

Could the Philippines be one of the smartest places for gay retirement abroad if you want lower costs, warm weather, friendly locals, and a bigger life for less money?In this episode of Queer Money, we're breaking down five affordable gay-friendly cities in the Philippines where LGBTQ+ retirees, especially gay men over 40, may be able to stretch their dollars, enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle, and explore early retirement abroad without needing Palm Springs money.The Philippines is a fascinating mix. Socially, it's one of the more LGBTQ-accepting countries in Asia, with visible Pride events, queer spaces, and a generally warm “live and let live” culture in many places. Legally, however, it still lacks some major national LGBTQ+ protections, including full marriage equality and broad anti-discrimination laws. So, yes, the Philippines can be welcoming, but you still need to know where to go and what trade-offs to expect.That's why we're ranking five cities using the Queer Money Retirement Rating, weighing affordability, lifestyle, LGBTQ+ vibe, healthcare access, expat friendliness, and overall livability.We cover beach-adjacent Cebu City, calm and modern Iloilo, clean and green Davao, artsy mountain-town Baguio, and our number-one pick, Dumaguete, a coastal university town with a strong expat community and surprisingly low costs.If you've been wondering whether gay retirement in the Philippines is realistic, affordable, or even fabulous, this episode gives you a practical starting point.Takeaways from this episode:Which five cities offer the best mix of affordability and LGBTQ+ friendliness in the PhilippinesWhere two-bedroom rents can be as low as roughly $450 to $900 per monthWhy the Philippines may be a strong geoarbitrage option for gay retirees and early retireesWhich cities have stronger queer visibility, nightlife, Pride organizations, or expat communitiesWhy popular places like Siargao and Bonifacio Global City didn't make the main listIf you're considering gay retirement abroad, retiring early, or simply want your money to buy more freedom, the Philippines may deserve a much closer look.Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:37:16 #5 – Cebu City01:51:14 #4 – Iloilo City02:52:58 - About the Philippines04:12:53 #3 – Davao City05:01:39 #2 – Baguio07:01:53 #1 – Dumaguete08:11:39 - Honorable Mentions: Siargao & BGC08:57:49 - OutroMentioned in this episode:Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!Your path to a fabulous retirement starts here!Unlock your free 10 Vital Retirement Numbers guide. Download it today using the link below. 10 Vital Retirement Numbers You Need to KnowWhat if your portfolio came with a visa and passport?That's exactly what the Optimize Portugal Golden Opportunities Fund can do, bringing together diversification, tax efficiency, and a path to EU residency and a passport. Click the link below to explore your ticket to Europe. Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

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There is a fierce honesty in the fathers that modern Christians often find difficult to endure. They do not allow us the comfort of remaining spectators to the Fall. We prefer to think of Adam's transgression as history, tragedy, doctrine, or inherited condition. But the fathers insist upon something far more painful: Adam's sin is repeated in us daily. Not first through sensuality. Not first through disobedience. But through judgment. Abba Mark says something astonishing: the tree of the knowledge of good and evil is our constant distinction between “good” brethren and “bad” brethren. The Fall occurs whenever we separate ourselves inwardly from another human being through contempt, condemnation, suspicion, derision, or hidden hatred. We imagine ourselves discerning spiritually, morally, psychologically, or ecclesially, while in reality we are tasting again the forbidden fruit. This is why the fathers fear judgment more than humiliation. The modern mind often reduces sin to the violation of rules. But the fathers understand sin as the darkening of vision. The moment we begin to look upon another person without mercy, without reverence, without grief for our own condition, our sight becomes corrupted. We no longer behold the image of God. We behold instead the projection of our own passions. And this is why Abba Mark says: “In the eyes of one whose heart is possessed by the passions, no man is sanctified.” The impure heart cannot see purely. A man filled with anger sees enemies everywhere. A vain man sees inferiors. A lustful man sees objects. A fearful man sees threats. A proud man sees fools. The world slowly takes on the shape of our inner disorder. How terrifying this is for our age. We live in a culture built almost entirely upon commentary, denunciation, suspicion, exposure, ridicule, factionalism, and perpetual judgment. Men and women sit before glowing screens daily eating the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil, deciding endlessly who is worthy and who is contemptible. Entire identities are now constructed around outrage. Even religious discourse often becomes little more than sanctified accusation. One no longer needs to enter a battlefield to lose one's soul. One need only remain online. The fathers would tremble at the atmosphere we inhabit. Not because they were naïve about evil, but because they understood something we do not: judgment wounds first the one who judges. The punishment is already contained within the act itself. The moment brotherly love dies, spiritual perception begins to die with it. Abba Mark says that once the mind tastes this fruit, it falls into the very sins it condemned. This is one of the great spiritual laws confirmed by centuries of ascetical experience. The one who delights in exposing others becomes inwardly exposed himself. The one obsessed with impurity becomes inwardly contaminated by the images he condemns. The one who cannot forgive slowly becomes incapable of receiving mercy. And yet the fathers do not say these things to crush us. They speak this way because they have seen Christ. This is what modern readers often miss. The fierce severity of the desert fathers is born from the overwhelming revelation of divine mercy. They have seen the humility of God in Christ. They have seen the Innocent One forgive His murderers, descend into our corruption, bear our nakedness, and unite Himself even to those who abandoned Him. Therefore every movement of contempt within themselves becomes unbearable to them. Their tears are not moralism. They are astonishment before mercy. The fathers know that no man truly sees his own sins and continues comfortably condemning others. When Isaiah saw the glory of God, he did not cry: “Those people are unclean.” He cried: “I am a man of unclean lips.” This is why humility and compassion always deepen together. The modern world confuses humility with low self-esteem or emotional softness. But the fathers understand humility as truthfulness before God. The humble man no longer needs enemies in order to preserve himself psychologically. He no longer builds identity through comparison. He no longer secures righteousness through accusation. He knows too much about the abyss within his own heart. And strangely, this knowledge makes him gentler. Not permissive. Not morally indifferent. But merciful. The fathers never deny evil. They simply refuse to stand outside the human condition while speaking about it. This is especially important today because modern Christians are tempted toward two opposite distortions. One side abandons discernment entirely in the name of compassion. The other weaponizes discernment in the service of hidden hatred. The fathers accept neither path. They see clearly. Fiercely clearly. Yet they weep over what they see. The true ascetic is not shocked by human weakness because he has descended into his own heart and found there every seed of corruption. He knows that apart from grace he is capable of every sin. Therefore he approaches others not from superiority but from shared poverty. This is why the fathers continually command: “Busy yourself with your own faults.” Not because the sins of others are unreal. But because self-knowledge is salvific while judgment is intoxicating. And this teaching becomes even more radical in the light of Christ's revelation that the true battlefield lies within the hidden man of the heart. The spiritual law judges not only external acts but secret thoughts, inward movements, concealed fantasies, silent condemnations, and hidden resentments. A man may appear peaceful outwardly while inwardly conducting trials against the entire world. Modern life makes this almost constant. We judge politically. Ecclesially. Morally. Psychologically. Liturgically. Socially. Intellectually. And often we do so while imagining ourselves defenders of truth. But the fathers ask a far more frightening question: “What has happened to your heart while you were defending truth?” Abba Mark says there is only one true goal: to rejoice when wronged because we are thereby given opportunity to forgive. This sounds almost impossible to modern ears because our entire culture is organized around self-protection, self-assertion, self-expression, and vindication. Yet the fathers understand that every injury endured without hatred enlarges the heart's capacity for God. This does not mean enabling abuse or denying justice. The fathers are not preaching psychological passivity. Rather, they are revealing that the deepest freedom is freedom from hatred. And this freedom is impossible without grace. That is why Abba Mark says that Christ Himself fights within us after Baptism. The battle is interior. The warfare is largely invisible. Pride, vainglory, pleasure, resentment, self-justification, condemnation, fantasy, and rage move continually through the thoughts. No merely human technique can heal this fragmentation. Only Christ hidden within the heart can do battle there. The fathers therefore call us not to moral performance but to radical cooperation with grace: through prayer, through repentance, through patience, through forgiveness, through refusal of judgment, through bearing humiliation, through hidden struggle, through learning slowly to love. And perhaps nowhere is this teaching more needed than now, in an age where almost every system around us profits from outrage, comparison, suspicion, and exposure. The fathers remind us that the soul does not become luminous through winning arguments or exposing others. It becomes luminous through mercy. For in the end, purity of heart is nothing other than learning to see others as Christ sees them: not sentimentally, not blindly, but through the terrible and beautiful light of compassion. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:03:31 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 13 Hypothesis II number 3 00:03:46 Bob Čihák, AZ: Vol. 3, p. 13, #3 00:08:55 Lorraine: Here is a link to the book you mentioned last week, Father 00:09:04 Lorraine: https://archive.org/details/orthodoxpsychoth0000vlac 00:13:29 Bob Čihák, AZ: Vol. 3, p. 13, #3 00:24:30 Julie: He said to them: Acts 10:28 “You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean.'" 00:31:50 Joan Chakonas: Interesting in Sundays homily the pastor said that God speaks to us through people around us.  He told us to do as asked by our spouses etc.  My husband is outside the faith and it had really never occurred to  me that God might be speaking to me through my faithless spouse- believe it or not I am that thick.  Anyway tying this back to todays hypotheses- our judgment is blocking our reception of God- when we are not even considering this possibility.  Sorry if I sound dense.  These readings are amazing to me. 00:34:36 Nypaver Clan: Reacted to "Interesting in Sunda..." with

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Do you want to optimize your race performance? Do you want to be the best, fastest triathlete that you can possibly be? Really? I mean, do you really want that? Are you prepared to do what it takes to achieve that? Because most of us are not and that's OK.SummaryTriathlon has a unique way of making improvement feel possible, which is why so many athletes believe there's a faster, stronger version of themselves waiting to emerge. But this piece explores the uncomfortable reality that most athletes want the rewards of peak performance without fully paying the physical, emotional, social, financial, and lifestyle costs required to achieve it. It breaks down what true high-level amateur performance actually demands — consistent training, smart specificity, recovery, fueling, and relentless discipline — while also arguing that pursuing absolute optimization isn't necessarily the healthiest or happiest path. Ultimately, it suggests that the real goal may not be maximizing athletic potential at all costs, but finding the balance between excellence in triathlon and excellence in life.Join the community at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathleteTranscript/Talk NotesThere's something almost magical about triathlon.Because unlike a lot of sports, improvement feels available. Tangible. Earned.You see someone cross the finish line of an Ironman and you think:“What if I actually committed? What if I really tried?”Most amateur triathletes carry around this quiet belief that somewhere inside them is a faster version of themselves. Leaner. Stronger. More disciplined. More capable.But here's the uncomfortable truth:Most athletes don't actually want optimal performance.They want the results of optimal performance without paying the full price for it.And I'm not saying that judgmentally. I include myself in this conversation.Because optimal performance has a cost.Not just physically. Emotionally. Socially. Financially.And most of us — wisely, honestly — are unwilling to pay all of it.So today I want to talk about:what the actual prescription for optimal triathlon performance looks like,the hidden prices athletes avoid paying,the difference between “doing your best” and “doing your physiological best,”and finally… what you can cut back on with the smallest performance penalty so you can still have a life outside triathlon.Part 1 — Everyone Wants Peak Performance… Until It Costs Something (3–4 minutes)Most athletes love the idea of excellence.Very few love the lifestyle required for it.People say:“I want to qualify for Kona.”“I want to podium.”“I want to unlock my potential.”But then reality shows up.Because performance is built on sacrifices that are often deeply unsexy.Not motivation. Not inspiration. Not buying carbon wheels.Sacrifice.You already mentioned some obvious ones:eating with purpose instead of entertainment,prioritizing sleep over Netflix,doing the session you need instead of the session you feel like doing,getting up at 5am,doing doubles or triples,reducing stress,training when nobody is watching.But there are other prices athletes quietly refuse to pay.The Emotional CostSome athletes don't want to confront weakness.They avoid swim sessions because they hate feeling incompetent.They avoid intervals because they expose limitations.They stay in Zone 2 forever because suffering threatens their self-image.Improvement requires repeatedly visiting the place where you are not yet good enough.That's emotionally expensive.The Social CostOptimal performance often makes you less available.You leave parties early.You stop drinking much.You say no to late nights.You disappear for long rides.You become “the triathlon person.”And many athletes unconsciously sabotage progress because they fear social separation more than they desire performance.The Identity CostThis one is huge.To truly improve, sometimes you have to let go of comforting stories:“I'm just not fast.”“I don't respond well to intensity.”“I'm too old.”“I'm too busy.”Or conversely:“I'm naturally talented so I don't need structure.”Your ego will often protect your identity before it protects your potential.The Financial CostNobody likes talking about this one.But performance costs money.Good nutrition.Race entries.A coach.Pool access.Bike maintenance.Recovery tools.Travel.More time means sometimes less earning.And ironically, some athletes spend thousands on gear while refusing to invest in the boring things that actually matter:sleep,consistency,coaching,nutrition,recovery,stress management.Because buying equipment feels easier than changing behavior.Part 2 — What Does Optimal Triathlon Performance Actually Require? (4–5 minutes)Let's strip away fantasy for a minute.What would it actually take for an amateur athlete to approach their physiological potential?Not perfection. But close.Here's the blueprint.1. Consistent Training VolumeThis is still king.Not hero workouts.Not occasional monster weeks.Consistent weekly volume over years.The aerobic engine responds to repeated exposure.There's no shortcut around accumulated work.2. Training SpecificityDoing what moves the needle.Not what's fun.Not what protects the ego.If your limiter is running durability:you probably need more running frequency.If your limiter is bike power:you probably need structured intervals.If your limiter is swimming:you probably need technique work and frequency.A lot of athletes train in the direction of preference instead of the direction of adaptation.3. Recovery DisciplineSleep is performance enhancement.Not optional recovery.Actual performance enhancement.Optimal athletes protect sleep almost aggressively.They also manage overall life stress because the body doesn't distinguish particularly well between:work stress,relationship stress,financial stress,and training stress.Stress is stress.4. Fueling CorrectlyNot just “eating healthy.”That's amateur thinking.High performance requires:enough carbohydrates,enough protein,sufficient calories,hydration,electrolyte management,timing nutrition around sessions.A shocking number of endurance athletes are chronically under-fueled and wonder why they plateau.5. Ruthless ConsistencyThis may be the biggest one.Elite-level age groupers are not magical.They are relentlessly consistent.They train when motivated.They train when unmotivated.They train when conditions are mediocre.They train when life is slightly inconvenient.Not perfectly.Consistently.Part 3 — The Marginal Gains That Actually Matter (3–4 minutes)Once the basics are solid, marginal gains start mattering.And here's the important distinction:Marginal gains only matter after the fundamentals are in place.People obsess over:ceramic bearings,aero socks,expensive supplements,ice baths,red light therapy,ketones,altitude tents……while sleeping 6 hours a night and skipping swim sessions.That's backwards.But once the basics are nailed?Then the marginal stuff can matter.For example:aero optimization on the bike,heat adaptation,carbohydrate optimization during races,body composition refinement,advanced pacing,recovery timing,improved aerodynamics,race-specific preparation,mental performance work.The difference is:Marginal gains are multipliers.But multiplying garbage still gives you garbage.Part 4 — But Maybe You Don't WANT Optimal (3–4 minutes)And this is where I want to be very careful.Because there's another side to this conversation.Maybe you don't want to organize your entire life around triathlon.Maybe you don't want:bedtime alarms,two-a-days,obsessing over macros,turning down vacations,scheduling your life around recovery.That's okay.Actually, more than okay.Because triathlon is supposed to fit into your life — unless you consciously choose otherwise.And I think many athletes quietly feel guilt because they're not maximizing their potential.But maybe they're maximizing something more important:family,relationships,career,creativity,balance,joy,mental health.There's honor in that too.The key is honesty.Don't expect elite outcomes from recreational commitments.But also:Don't diminish what recreational commitment can still achieve.You can become incredibly fit, incredibly capable, and incredibly fulfilled without turning triathlon into a second job.Part 5 — What Can You Cut Back On With Minimal Performance Loss? (2–3 minutes)This is probably the most practical part of the episode.If you want the best return on investment:Protect the fundamentals.Keep:consistency,sleep,reasonable fueling,frequency,key workouts.Cut:junk volume,unnecessary intensity,social media comparison,equipment obsession,complicated recovery protocols,optimization theater.You probably don't need:six-hour rides every weekend,twelve supplements,constant data analysis,or total life domination by triathlon.For most amateurs:80–90% of your potential comes from:consistency,adequate volume,smart workouts,recovery,nutrition,and patience.The final 5–10%?That's where the real sacrifices begin.And only you can decide whether that price is worth paying.Closing (1 minute)Maybe the goal isn't to become the best triathlete you could possibly be.Maybe the goal is to become the best triathlete you can be while still remaining the person you want to be.That's a different question.And maybe a wiser one.Because at the end of the day, triathlon is not life.It's something that's supposed to enhance life.And the athletes who last the longest in this sport are often the ones who learn exactly where excellence ends… and balance begins.If you are a Patreon member, stick around for some bonus content.Otherwise, until next time,Peace

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Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which describes you best? a) Fiscally liberal, socially conservative, b) Fiscally conservative, socially conservative, c) Fiscally liberal, socially liberal, d) Fiscally conservative, socially liberal? Michael revisits a long-held assumption about the American electorate after a revealing conversation with political strategist Doug Sosnik earlier this week (Episode # 1821). Using data-driven insights—Sosnik argues that the decisive voting bloc isn't where many think it is. Listen here, then vote! And be sure to rate, review, and share this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some of the loneliest kids do not look lonely at all. They have friends and plenty of social activity, yet still feel deeply unknown. In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne and Dr. Kathy explore the difference between being alone and being lonely, why emotional loneliness is often hidden, and how parents can help children feel truly known, not just constantly connected.

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“Socially prescribed perfectionism is closely related to anxiety; people who suffer from anxiety are more prone to it. Being a perfectionist also increases your anxiety because you fear the shame of public failure from everything you do.”~Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist at NYU, in his book The Anxious Generation “It is the struggle of the natural man for self-justification. He finds it only in comparing himself with others, in condemning and judging others. Self-justification and judging others go together, as justification by grace and serving others go together.”~Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), pastor-theologian executed by the Nazis “They all therefore were glorified and magnified, not through themselves or their own works or the righteous doing which they wrought, but through His will. And so we, having been called through His will in Christ Jesus, are not justified through ourselves or through our own wisdom or understanding or piety or works which we wrought in holiness of heart, but through faith, whereby the Almighty God justified all men that have been from the beginning….”~Clement of Rome, early church leader, in a letter written to Corinth in c. A.D. 96 “For ‘Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.' In like manner we also are justified by faith in God: for ‘the just shall live by faith.' Now ‘not by the law is the promise to Abraham, but by faith' for Abraham was justified by faith: and ‘for a righteous man the law is not made.' In like manner we also are justified not by the law, but by faith….”~Irenaeus of Lyon (c.125-c.202) in his Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching “When someone believes in him who justifies the ungodly, that faith is credited as justice to the believer, as David too declares that person blessed whom God has accepted and endowed with righteousness, independently of any righteous actions. What righteousness is this? The righteousness of faith, preceded by no good works, but with good works as its consequence.”~Augustine (354-430), North African bishop, in his Exposition of the Psalms “The righteousness of God is not that by which God is righteous but that with which he clothes man when he justifies the ungodly”~Augustine (4354-430) in his A Treatise on the Spirit and the Letter “Lord Jesus, You are my righteousness, I am your sin. You took on you what was mine; yet set on me what was yours. You became what you were not, that I might become what I was not.”~Martin Luther, (1483-1546), German reformerSERMON PASSAGERomans 4:1-25 (NIV) 1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. 3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” 4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. 5 However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness. 6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: 7 “Blessed are those   whose transgressions are forgiven,   whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the one   whose sin the Lord will never count against them.” 9 Is this blessedness only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness. 10 Under what circumstances was it credited? Was it after he was circumcised, or before? It was not after, but before! 11 And he received circumcision as a sign, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but have not been circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them. 12 And he is then also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also follow in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised. 13 It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. 14 For if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is worthless, 15 because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law there is no transgression. 16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham's offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. 17 As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not. 18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah's womb was also dead. 20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. 22 This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” 23 The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone, 24 but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. 25 He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.

Heaven's door doesn't open for the well-mannered. It opens for the ones who won't stop knocking. A chapter-a-day podcast from Luke 11. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on March 22, 2026 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 11: 45-57 Outline: -The Plot: adoration or arrest (vv. 45-48) -The Plan: death or life (vv. 49-53) -The Privacy: Exposure or Ephraim (vv. 54-57) nncchurch.net

In this lively international edition of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D. welcomes Linda Harwood-Compton, Director of Latch Fundraising, for a smart and spirited conversation about what it really takes to engage millennial and Gen Z donors around the world. Linda brings both global perspective and practical wisdom, tracing her own journey from teaching blind children to leading an international fundraising consultancy focused on philanthropy, partnerships, stewardship, and next-generation giving. Her central message lands with the force of a well-aimed Scottish truth bomb: Gen Z and millennials are not just “emerging” donors, they are the future of philanthropy, and fundraisers need to stop waiting for them to arrive and start building relationships now. Linda makes a compelling case that these generations are already deeply philanthropic, even if that generosity does not always show up as a big check in the mail. Gen Z, in particular, is giving through volunteering, activism, peer support, events, and monthly donations, with 84% saying they support a charitable organization in some way. Add to that the massive global wealth transfer already underway, and the picture becomes crystal clear: millennials and Gen Z are on track to become the wealthiest and potentially most influential philanthropic generations in history. But they do not behave like their predecessors. They care about impact, authenticity, and proximity to the cause, often choosing to support just one or two organizations where they can clearly see results rather than scattering gifts across half a dozen institutions and hoping for the best. The conversation also drills into an important distinction that too often gets blurred: millennials and Gen Z may be grouped together, but they are not the same. Millennials are “digital pioneers,” while Gen Z are true “digital natives,” and that difference matters when it comes to outreach, engagement, and trust-building. Linda explains that millennials may still respond to Instagram, short videos, alumni connections, workplace giving, and even a well-timed WhatsApp message, while Gen Z is more likely to be found in the world of TikTok, influencers, activism, and collective action. Socially, both generations are moving away from traditional gala culture. Forget the black-tie banquet and auction paddles, this crowd would rather see family-friendly experiences, local connection, meaningful community engagement, and opportunities to bring their whole lives, not just their wallets, into the philanthropic experience. As the episode wraps, Linda offers a refreshingly clear call to action for fundraisers everywhere: be authentic, be transparent, and do not try to perform some awkward corporate somersault to look “younger.” Millennials and Gen Z do not expect perfection, but they do expect honesty, visible impact, and values they can believe in. They want to advocate for others, especially in causes like education, human services, animal welfare, and mental health, and they are increasingly comfortable using strategic tools like donor-advised funds to make those decisions thoughtfully. Bill ties it all together with a reminder that every donor matters, every gift matters, and today's modest first gift may become tomorrow's transformational investment. The takeaway is beautifully simple: the future of fundraising is already here, and it is scrolling, texting, volunteering, organizing, and yes, still giving.

Sign up for Audible, using our affiliate link! When you sign up for Audible you will be helping out our podcast, and the “Terry goat fund.” Sign up and get your first month free. After that it becomes $15 every month. You can unsubscribe at any time. Each month you will get one token for an audible book, and some really great prices and discounts on titles that you want to add to your library. Quick recap This was episode 269 of “That Sounds Funny,” a podcast hosted by Keith, Jill, and Terry, featuring their weekly discussion of news, humor, and blindness-related topics. The hosts shared various funny stories including a human climbing Dubai’s tallest building, a 94-year-old pool player heading to a tournament in Las Vegas, and a cormorant bird seeking help at a hospital with a fishhook in its beak. They discussed recent news items including New York Governor Kathy Hochul helping a grandfather keep his “PEE BEFORE WE GO” license plate, and shared slang terms of the week including “glazing,” “body tea,” and “California sober.” The episode concluded with an Andy Griffith Show trivia quiz and a top 10 list from Terry about funny aspects of daylight-saving time, followed by the hosts sharing jokes and closing remarks about the show’s website and how to contact them. Summary The podcast episode opens with a feature a discussion among Keith, Jill, and Terry about recent events and experiences. Terry shares details about a thrilling documentary he watched, involving a man who climbed the tallest building in Dubai while being filmed. Jill talks about watching a documentary featuring Eric Dane’s last words. The group also discusses the death of Robert Carradine and a humorous incident involving Robin, who visited Terry’s house to buy an old iPhone and encountered clutter and barking doorbells. Keith mentions using Meta glasses to explore Terry’s house and notes that Robin had to navigate through a furry mouse to find the computer mouse. News of the Week Keith, Terry, and Jill shared various news stories, including a New York grandfather’s battle over his personalized license plate, which was resolved when Governor Kathy Hochul intervened. Jill highlighted a 98-year-old pool player from New England who is set to compete in a tournament in Las Vegas, with the local community raising funds for her first-class flight. Keith shared a story about an injured cormorant in Berlin, Germany, that pecked at a hospital door to seek help for a triple fish hook stuck in its beak. The unusual animal encounters continue, including a cormorant with a fishhook in its beak that was treated at a hospital in Bremen, and a man in Ontario who was chased by aggressive turkeys before being rescued by a stranger. The conversation concluded with Keith sharing slang terms, including “glaze” (to excessively praise someone sarcastically), “body tea” (referring to a physically attractive body appearance), “California sober” (abstaining from alcohol but no other drugs), and “mewing” (a jaw-exercise trend among young people that involves pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth). After a technical difficulty Terry shared a humorous story about a beaver that disregarded public safety by evading police officers. Jill's Trivia Quiz The group then moved on to an Andy Griffith quiz hosted by Jill, where they discussed various characters from the show and their respective actors. The quiz covered roles such as Andy Taylor, Barney Fife, Aunt B, Opie Taylor, and Helen Crum, with the participants attempting to identify the correct actors for each character. They confirmed that George Lindsey played Goober Pyle, Jim Nabors played Gomer Pyle, and Dick Elliott played the overweight mayor. Keith mentioned that originally, George Lindsey was considered for the role of Gomer Pyle, which went to Jim Nabors instead. The group also discussed some of the show’s minor characters and their actors. Terry's Top 10 List Terry shared a humorous top 10 list about daylight saving time, highlighting absurdities like losing an hour of sleep, appliance clock discrepancies, and pets not adjusting to the time change. Keith and Terry discussed the arbitrary nature of daylight-saving time changes, noting that the timing has shifted from around Halloween to after, causing confusion for those with specific work schedules. Terry shared a personal anecdote about being pulled over for driving during dark hours due to a misaligned work schedule, emphasizing the challenges daylight saving time can create for shift workers. Anchor Topic The group discussed various activities and social opportunities for blind individuals, including golf, bowling, and church participation. They explored how technology and accessible formats like Braille can help blind people stay engaged in social activities and religious services. The conversation highlighted the importance of accessible information and support systems for blind individuals to maintain social connections and participate in community activities. Email and Final Thoughts Keith and Jill discussed a humorous email about a little girl who wants a baby sister. They follow it with an email About a man who discovered his son was engaged to his half-sister, leading to a series of unfortunate romantic entanglements. Keith shares a voicemail about someone from the South who paid close attention in church, and we discussed how it was written (poorly) in dialect. They also explored the challenges of reading dialects in literature, noting that written dialects can sometimes be difficult to understand when read aloud. final word and observations from our AI companion Comedic Chat and Show Wrap-Up The meeting primarily revolved around a casual and humorous exchange of jokes and anecdotes among Keith, Jill, and Terry. Keith served as the host, closing out the show by encouraging listeners to visit their website, subscribe to the show, and engage via email or voicemail. The session ended with Keith signing off and expressing gratitude to the audience for their support. Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. 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Here's the secret of flirting... Every single person you've ever wanted to talk to — the cute stranger on the subway, the guy at the coffee shop, the woman you keep seeing at the farmers market — is also in their head. Every. Single. One. And yet most of us walk around convinced that WE are the only ones who are awkward, anxious, and completely clueless about flirting. This week on The Feminist Dating Show, I brought in flirt coach @benjamincamras to change that story so you can feel like the confident badass you are while flirting and connecting with new cuties. In Episode 264, we cover: → What flirting actually IS (hint: it's not what you think) → The 4 flirt styles — and how to find yours → How to handle rejection without spiraling into a shame tornado → What to do when your mind goes completely blank mid-conversation → The subway flirt role play you didn't know you needed → How to flirt safely when you hold marginalized identities → The one thing to do THIS WEEK to build your flirt muscles This is not about performing. It's about becoming your most confident, authentic self — and you already have everything you need.   Follow Benjamin on: TikTok Instagram Flirtations! Podcast   Work with Lily: Read Lily's book: Thank You, More Please Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@datebrazen Follow on TikTok: tiktok.com/@datebrazen Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/datebrazen Explore programs + resources: datebrazen.com

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Neil Coppen, co-writer and director of Isitha Sabantu, about what audiences can look forward to in the play running from 6–22 March 2026 at The Market Theatre. The story follows the village of Hlanzeka, where the arrival of a new coal mine threatens homes, water sources, and ancestral land. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Creating The Life You Haven't Lived Yet In the last FMQ, I talked about the idea that there's a book inside you. In this episode, I take that idea further. Because here's what I truly believe… You're already writing your life. One page at a time. One day at a time. The question is — are you writing it consciously? In this episode I guide you through a creative visualisation process that helps you: Step out of "life just happening" Stop letting other people write your chapters Feel your future before it physically exists Align your unconscious mind with what you truly want Take one small, powerful step forward This isn't about pretending the past didn't happen. It's about deciding what happens next. And you don't have to be 100% ready. You just have to start. What We Do Together In This Episode I guide you into a relaxed, curious state. You sit at a desk. There's a book in front of you called: My Life, My Adventure. The past chapters are written. You acknowledge them. You thank them. And then… You begin writing the next chapter. Not perfectly. Not dramatically. Just intentionally. You float outside yourself. You see yourself writing. You feel support from the people who care about you. You see yourself through loving eyes. And then you ask one powerful question: What small step can I take now? Because the magic isn't in dreaming. It's in deciding. What I Want You To Take From This You are not stuck. You are not finished. You are not defined by previous chapters. Responsibility is not blame — it's power. Your future starts now. And remember… Even if you do nothing differently today — you're still writing a page. So why not write it on purpose? If This Resonates Subscribe. Share this with someone who needs it. https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/475-creating-the-life-you-havent-lived-yet And take one small step. Have more fun than you can stand. Wallow in pleasure. Shine Brightly

With the development of automatic speech recognition has come a new type of technology, designed to give the user advice on how to speak better. In this episode, we talk with Nicole Holliday (University of California, Berkeley) about some of the issues that can arise with the use of these technologies, from their nebulous definitions of "good communication" to the impact they could have at businesses that use these technology to evaluate employees.Associated paper: Nicole R. Holliday. "Socially prescriptive speech technologies: Linguistic, technical, and ethical issues." J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 158, 4361–4369 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0039685.Read more from The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA).Learn more about Acoustical Society of America Publications.Music Credit: Min 2019 by minwbu from Pixabay. 

What do you do when your 3 day-old-baby just doesn’t wake up?

Welcome to the Angela show! For this Midnight Ritual join the core four as we tour the diorama of death that is Sleepaway Camp 2: Unhappy Campers(1988)! Also remember to rate and review the show, then send us an email proving its you, and you will be entered into a drawing for some free merch. TNC: https://linktr.ee/thenightclub

Celebrating a MilestoneReaching the 100th episode is no small feat, especially in the ever-evolving world of podcasting. On the centennial special of "The Fashion Geek" podcast, Reginald Ferguson welcomes listeners into his world, one brimming with personal style philosophy, sartorial wisdom, and a healthy dose of banter with various guests along with his former co-host Tiffini Minatel Schreiber. Whether you've tuned in from the beginning or found this show more recently, this episode delivers an insightful, heartfelt, and at times hilarious journey through modern men's fashion.Whether you're an old-school suiting enthusiast or just looking for tips to elevate your daily wardrobe, the 100th episode of “The Fashion Geek” is as much about the evolution of a podcast as it is about the growth that comes from finding, and owning, your sense of style. And for both, it's clear the best is yet to come.

In both socialist Yugoslavia and postwar Croatia some music reflected on and critiqued the present and envisaged a better tomorrow. Today such socially engaged music also rebuilds cultural ties across post-Yugoslav borders. With Ana Marković (The Socio-political Significance of Socially Engaged Music in Post-Yugoslav Space).Remembering Yugoslavia is a Yugoblok podcast exploring the memory of a country that no longer exists. Created, produced, and hosted by Peter Korchnak.Show notes and transcript: Yugoblok.com/Socially-Engaged-Music/Instagram: @rememberingyugoslavia & @yugo.blokJOIN YUGOBLOKSupport the show

In this Artist Journal solo episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas reflects on psychological isolation—the experience of emotional and social disconnection that can exist even in the presence of others. Inspired by Brené Brown's work on belonging and disconnection, this episode explores how psychological isolation develops, why it can become long-standing, and how it quietly erodes our sense of safety, connection, and self-trust. Katie shares a personal reflection on emotional isolation, social withdrawal, and the loss of belonging, offering language and awareness for an experience many feel but rarely name. This episode is for anyone who has felt: Emotionally disconnected despite being "around people" A loss of belonging or relational safety Socially present but internally isolated Unsure how disconnection became so persistent   Stay Connected with me: https://www.chonacas.com/links/

Jesse Johnson, founder of Supergivers, an equine-partnered leadership coaching business that helps corporate and community groups discover greater social intelligence and integrity within their culture.Through immersive, horse-guided workshops, Jesse creates transformational experiences that allow leaders to better understand relationship dynamics, communication, and authenticity within teams.Now, Jesse's own journey of rebuilding his business after the pandemic demonstrates a rare courage to challenge conventional measures of success and explore new, relational models of value and exchange.And while envisioning a future that moves beyond dominance and transactional thinking, he's also weaving these ideas into his speculative sci-fi series, Transcendents, exploring how society might evolve toward greater consciousness and cooperation.Here's where to find more:Author website: jessekjohnson.comSubstack: jessekjohnson.substack.comEquine leadership: supergivers.comInstagram: @supergivers________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

We've all heard that the early bird gets the worm. But research shows that birds dining early and heavily may lower their life expectancy. Socially dominant birds stay lean (and agile at avoiding predators) during the day, and then stoke up later, before a cold night. Subordinate birds have to look for food whenever and wherever they can find it, and carry fat on their bodies to hedge against unpredictable rations.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This episode is for the parent quietly watching from the sidelines, wondering if their child is falling behind socially—or if they're the only one who seems worried about it. We step into those moments where your kid hangs back, plays alone, gravitates toward adults, or misses social cues, and we slow the whole story down. Instead of rushing to labels or fixes, this conversation reframes social “lag” as temperament, context, and skill development unfolding on its own timeline. We explore how easily our own childhood wounds sneak into our fears, how extroversion gets mistaken for health, and why opting out isn't the same thing as being excluded. Most of all, this episode offers relief: a way to see your child more clearly, respond with curiosity instead of panic, and trust that many of the traits that worry us at six can become strengths later—if we don't shame them out of existence first. Send us a textCLICK HERE to Register or learn more about the 5 Brain Hacks that will CHANGE your LIFE  Support the showLinks to help you and me: To support the Podcast, Subscribe on Substack Get Jon's Top Five Emotional Regulation Games Get Jon's Book Punishment-Free Parenting Preorder Jon's Children's Book Set My Feelings Free Follow Whole Parent on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, Youtube

As humans, our songs tell the story of our hearts. This soundtrack has three songs… 1. The Declaration of Defeat v.1-3       -Babylon represents the total culture of the world apart from God. 2. The Weeping of the Wicked v.9-19      - Kings – Those in power      - Merchants – Those in business      -Seafarers – Those in logistics 3. The Call to Come Out! v.4-8 The call to come out of Babylon is a timeless message to the people of God NOT to participate in the worldly behavior of those who embrace wickedness Association leads to participation Be IN the world but not OF the world Why come out of Babylon? So you don't commit her sins So you don't receive her punishment Come out of Babylon... Spiritually – nothing matters more than HIM Emotionally – overall attitude and identity Physically – taking care of your temple Sexually – eyes, body, spouse Relationally – do they see HIM in you  Socially – personal faith = public difference Professionally – your “why” at work is HIM  

What does it really mean to build a village, and to be a good villager, in a world where so many of us feel tired, lonely, and stretched thin?In this episode, we welcome back licensed clinical counselor Kelly Martincin for a thoughtful conversation about connection, boundaries, and the quiet work of showing up for one another. Together, we unpack the idea that while many of us long for community, being part of a village requires intention, vulnerability, and a willingness to be a little inconvenienced.From chronic loneliness and unmet expectations to self-care, community care, and redefining what support can look like, Kelly offers grounded insight into how relationships actually grow. This conversation may resonate especially with listeners who feel socially drained, overwhelmed, or overstimulated, whether due to personality, season of life, or mental health challenges. Ultimately, Kelly reminds us that villages aren’t built through grand gestures, but through presence, grace, and small moments of courage, even when it feels hard. Let's Connect! If this podcast feels like something you’ve been craving, hit subscribe, leave a review, and send it to a friend. The more voices we have in this village, the stronger we become. Email Us: bettertogether@richlandsource.com Subscribe to Maddie’s Blog Listen to more of Sarah Goff's MusicSupport the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sissy Goff and David Thomas kick off a new series by exploring five things kids need most socially right now. Drawing from decades of counseling experience and current research, they unpack why today's kids are struggling with civility, empathy, reciprocity, belonging, and real-time social practice. They discuss how screens, cultural tone, and isolation are shaping kids' relationships—and offer practical, doable ways parents can help at home, from modeling kind disagreement to creating opportunities for face-to-face connection. This hopeful, practical conversation reminds parents that social skills are built through practice, and that small, intentional shifts can make a meaningful difference in kids' lives. Resources mentioned: Wonder by R.J. Palacio Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas Are My Kids on Track?: The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach by Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan . . . . . .  Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raisingboysandgirls.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠. Exclusions apply. ATHLETIC GREENS: Go to DRINKAG1.com/RBG to get their best offer… For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. COOK UNITY: Go to cookunity.com/RBG or enter code RBG before checkout to get 50% off your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. This week's episode is taken from our Diabetes Awareness Month's 30x30 series. To hear the full episode check out episode [#28] 30x30: Being Confident Socially With Your Diabetes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the last day of 2025, Dave Jr. and his father, Dave Fearon Sr., take a moment to reflect on the key themes from their discussions throughout the year regarding socially enacted practices. They consider the socially and psychologically complex nature of these practices and recognize that there is much to learn together in 2026.

We're diving into Disney behaviors that should absolutely be socially accepted everywhere, because somehow the parks figured out how humans actually want to function… and then we all had to go back home. From skipping lines like a pro to paying for everything with your wrist, Disney has quietly raised our expectations for daily life — and we're not mad about it.We're counting down our favorite habits, systems, and quirks that feel perfectly normal inside the Disney bubble but earn you very strange looks anywhere else. Things like Lightning Lanes for everyday errands, posted wait times for places that desperately need them (looking at you, DMV), mobile ordering everything, and treating Cast Members — aka employees — like the absolute legends they are.We'll also talk about why these ideas actually make sense, how they could lower stress, save time, and maybe even make people a little nicer to each other. Shocking concept, right? This episode is lighthearted, relatable, and guaranteed to have you saying, “Why don't we do it this way?”No trip planning, no ride rankings — just a fun, slightly chaotic look at how Disney logic might secretly be the blueprint for a better real world. And yes… Lightning Lanes is our hill to die on.

What if the loudest voices shaping our health are not doctors or parents or lived experience but balance sheets and boardrooms?In this episode of the ALLSMITH Podcast, Bryce sits down with Jon Engelson of Joburg Snacks for a wide ranging conversation that asks the questions most people are afraid to say out loudWe explore how money, incentives, and power quietly shape nutrition guidelines, medical narratives, cultural norms, and even how we relate to our own bodiesFrom micro plastics in our water and food to the confusion around vaccines and toxicityFrom the breakdown of gender roles and dating culture to what has become socially acceptable when it comes to sex, pleasure, and disconnectionFrom food labels that lie to studies that confuse to systems that profit from keeping people dependentThis is not about fearIt is about awarenessThis episode is an invitation to slow downTo zoom outTo question the river instead of blaming the fishJon brings decades of experience in holistic health, food systems, and brand building. Bryce brings curiosity, humility, and the willingness to sit in the gray. Together they unpack the idea that health was never meant to be outsourced and that your body might be the most honest data set you haveThis conversation is poetic, uncomfortable, grounding, and empoweringNot recklessNot dogmaticJust real⸻Show NotesIn this episode, Bryce and Jon discuss• How big money quietly shapes what we are told is healthy• Why anecdotes and lived experience often reveal truths controlled studies miss• The influence of corporate agendas on nutrition science and medicine• Micro plastics and the slow drip of environmental toxicity• Vaccines and the importance of nuance, context, and informed consent• Food systems that prioritize shelf life over human life• Gender roles and how confusion creates stress and disconnection• Dating culture in the age of abundance and distraction• Socially accepted sexual habits and their impact on mental health• Why people feel anxious, inflamed, and disconnected despite having more information than ever• The difference between correlation, causation, and profit• Learning to trust your body again• What real health actually looks like in daily life⸻Timestamps00:00 Opening reflection and setting the tone04:30 Jon's background and how he entered the food and health world10:45 Big money and the hidden incentives behind health narratives18:20 Why controlled studies often miss real world truth26:40 Micro plastics, environmental load, and cumulative stress34:15 Vaccines, nuance, and asking better questions43:10 Toxic food systems and why labels confuse consumers51:30 Gender roles, identity, and modern pressure01:00:40 Dating culture, sex, and emotional disconnection01:11:20 What it actually means to find what works for you01:20:00 Rebuilding trust with your body and intuition01:27:30 Final reflections and how to move forward⸻Quotes From the Episode“Your body is not a problem to be fixed. It is a signal to be listened to.”“When money enters the room, truth has to fight harder to be heard.”“Most people are not sick because they are weak. They are sick because the environment is loud.”“Health was never meant to be outsourced.”“We keep asking what pill to take instead of what story we are living.”Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

If you feel like you're on a hamster wheel of having a lot to do on your day off but also wanting to catch up with friends, today's episode is the perfect way to mix fun and productivity, these are 10 easy ways to take care of that to do list while also meeting up with friends, "parallel playing" if you will or body doubling as it's called. There's been recent talk of "admin days" which is also similar. If you're a high achieving person that feels like they just dont have enough time in the day, this ep is for you IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch

People communicate for social and emotional reasons. (Notice the word “commune” in “communicate”.) Socially, they want to bond. Judgements, gossip, ethics, and opinions are all great for signaling and connecting. Emotionally, they want validation. They want others to acknowledge and agree that their viewpoint is justified. When you can see someone's point of view, it tells them that you're standing on their side. That's why people rarely share objective unbiased facts. Actual facts are as boring as dirt. Nobody bonds over facts. They have more incentive to share their thoughts, which are never necessarily true.

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss why we absolutely need quidditch for a function story. Enjoy!Topics/Summary:·      1:30 Quidditch reminds us of the magic of this world, and ties the story to reality. However powerful Voldemort is or however detentions Harry gets, quidditch will always be there to remind us just how magical the castle is.·      13:00 It develops the plot socially. Harry and Draco's relationship is explored on the quidditch pitch. In the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry's past and the dementors are exposed during a quidditch game. We could argue that both Ron and Hermione, and Ginny and Harry got together in no small part because of quidditch.·      26:56 Harry being made quidditch captain. Dumbledore doesn't want to give Harry more responsibility, but there's more to it. Quidditch represents the purest good of the magical world. Harry is made quidditch captain to protect the core of comradery and magic.Having anything you want to hear or say? Click here for a voice submission or here for text. ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comthepotterdiscussion.comNox

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What's the difference between an introvert, a socially anxious child, and a shy one? The terms are confusing and often overlap, but one of these is far less concerning than the others. It's hard to watch a child be “alone,” but when should you step in to help? When is solitude healthy? WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: Parents of Anxious Kids, Start Here⁠ For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy. Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.   WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE! We will select two listeners who complete our ⁠⁠listener survey⁠⁠. We hope it is you! FOLLOW US Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids. Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram. Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Meatball and Big Dipper are back with new episodes of the pod! They discuss French boners, Locktober, lying as a personality trait, and marinating chicken in pickle juice. Plus they chat about Meatball opening for Chappell Roan, being in P-Town, their plans for the “Wicked” double feature, and Black Santa!Subscribe to the new Sloppy Seconds YouTube Channelwww.youtube.com/@sloppysecondsshowGet tickets to “Sloppy Seconds: The Stage Show” @ UCBTuesday November 18th at 7pmListen to Sloppy Seconds Ad-Free AND One Day Early on MOM Plus⁠Call us with your sex stories at 213-536-9180!Or e-mail us at ⁠sloppysecondspod@gmail.com⁠⁠FOLLOW SLOPPY SECONDS⁠⁠FOLLOW BIG DIPPER⁠⁠FOLLOW MEATBALL⁠⁠SLOPPY SECONDS IS A FOREVER DOG AND MOGULS OF MEDIA (M.O.M.) PODCASTSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#411 Diplodocus - Rich is itching for a change in Prime Minister, but will he get his wish by the time of broadcast? His guests are Elis, Mike and Steff from the dizzyingly successful new podcast that the cool kids are calling TSDSB. They talk about how their podcast is about more than just sport, how sports fans have changed in the last four decades, the new series of Fantasy Football and the new sitcom Mammoth, why Elis' musical career didn't work out, how Mike met his wife when he was a teacher at school and what it was like for Steff when his first live gig was to over 1000 peoplePlus are warm ups necessary in sport, the most inappropriate dance by 12 year old girls of all time and some neutral opinions about the new Prince and Princess of Wales.SUPPORT THE SHOW!See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.