Podcasts about special interest groups

Rick Howard is an Associate Professor in Applied Sports Science at West Chester University (PA), Sports Performance Coordinator, and Coaching Minor Advisor. Starting at West Chester University in 2014, he is also a visiting professor at Reykhavik University, Iceland and a Fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Previously, Howard served as a teacher at Keilir Health Academy in Iceland from 2015-2023, fitness director at Wilmington Country Club in Philadelphia, PA from 2014-2020 and director of athletics at School District of Philadelphia from 2003-2011.Over the course of his career, Howard has taught K-8 health and physical education, coached middle school sports, and strength and conditioning for middle school, high school, and college. He is a founding member and past Chair of the NSCA Youth Special Interest Group and Chair of the NSCA State Provincial Director Committee, where he was the Mid-Atlantic Region Coordinator. He has been a lead instructor for CSCS exam prep since 2014 and currently sits on the NSCA strongman, special populations, educators and LTAD, Special Interest Group committees in addition to being a liaison to the high school state and provincial director program. He presents nationally and internationally on youth training, LTAD, and strongman, and has contributed several articles to peer-reviewed journals and blogs on the topics.Howard is a master's strongman competitor and has been training and competing in the sport for over ten years. He is an avid lifter and enjoys walking his 2 dogs when he is not training in the weight room or teaching.Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Mark R. Warren to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Join us as Mark shares insights from his latest book, Willful Defiance, shedding light on how exclusionary discipline policies, such as suspensions and expulsions for minor infractions, have been instrumental in pushing children from the classroom to the criminal justice system. As the conversation unfolds, Mark delves into the broader implications of these policies, connecting the school-to-prison pipeline with the rise of mass incarceration and systemic racial control. Through inspiring stories of resistance, Mark focuses on the role of parents and community organizers—particularly from Black and Latinx communities—who have been leading the charge against these policies. From grassroots campaigns to transform disciplinary practices to the adoption of restorative justice and practices, Mark emphasizes how community-driven efforts are creating alternative pathways for students to stay engaged in learning and avoid the prison system. Mark is a professor of public policy and public affairs at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He is a sociologist and community-engaged scholar who studies and works with community, parent, and youth organizing groups seeking to promote racial equity, educational justice, and community liberation. Mark is the author of six books, most recently Willful Defiance: The Movement to Dismantle the School-to-Prison Pipeline. Mark has co-founded several networks promoting activist scholarship, community organizing, and education justice, including the People's Think Tank on Educational Justice, the Urban Research-Based Action Network, and the Special Interest Group on Community and Youth Organizing in the American Educational Research Association.  Tune in to learn more about the profound impact of systemic racism in schools, the urgent need for policy change, and the power of restorative practices to foster healing and community connection. For more information on Mark Warren's work, visit www.Mark-Warren.org.

Guest: Ashley Muñoz López MBA, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Discovering-the-Leader-in-You In this episode, Michelle Dawson introduces the theme of leadership within the field of speech pathology. Michelle shares insights from her recent experience at the Feeding Matters conference, highlighting the importance of advocacy, especially regarding the protection of 504 plans under threat in several states. The week's guest, Ashley Lopez, delves into her journey as a speech pathologist transitioning from adult care to pediatric care, her pursuit of leadership roles, and the challenges of balancing professional and personal life during these transitions. Ashley also opens up about the impact of postpartum depression, the necessity of finding one's tribe for support, and her educational path that includes obtaining an MBA to enhance her leadership skills. This episode is a heartfelt discussion about personal growth, professional transitions, and the essential role of advocacy in the field.Link to ASHA Advocacy - Texas v. Beccera: https://www.asha.org/news/2025/texas-v-becerra-a-lawsuit-that-threatens-disability-rights/Episode Timeline: 00:00 Welcome to First Bite00:18 Reflections on Feeding Matters Conference02:52 The Fight for 504 Plans07:39 Introducing Ashley Lopez09:14 Ashley's Journey into Speech Pathology17:33 Career Pivots and Challenges20:45 Transitioning to Pediatrics22:52 Navigating Postpartum Depression32:35 Mentorship and Adult Learning34:19 Pursuing an MBA During the Pandemic37:38 Discovering a Passion for Medicine38:01 Pursuing an MBA38:41 Balancing Education and Career39:59 Understanding the Bigger Picture in Healthcare40:50 The Importance of Leadership in Healthcare41:38 Graduating and Future Aspirations43:06 Challenges in Clinical Training45:09 The Role of Business in Healthcare46:10 Personal Life and Professional Balance49:14 Finding Support and Building a Tribe51:43 Adapting to New Normals01:03:04 Leadership and Continuous Learning01:09:09 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude About the Guest: Ashley is a board-certified clinician with experience in direct patient care, project management, service line development, and leadership. She has worked as a speech-language pathologist for over a decade and has experience working with children and adults in various practice pathways. She has substantial experience working with patients with acquired brain injury, respiratory compromise, and dysphagia. Ashley has been published in the ASHA Leader and Aerodigestive Health as well as the Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. She received the Distinguished Early Career Professional (ECP) Certificate in 2018 and graduated from ASHA's Leadership Development Program (LDP) in 2019. She is a current member of the Hispanic Caucus for ASHA and a previous board member. She has been a guest speaker for several universities and has presented at the local, state, and national levels, including multidisciplinary presentations with nursing organizations. Most recently, she was invited to be a speaker at ASHA's upper airway online conference. In 2020, Ashley began her term as a site visitor for the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). ​​​Ashley provided dedicated service to ASHA's Special Interest Group 13 as a professional development member from 2021 - to 2023 and the CE content manager. Currently, she is serving on the adult swallowing committee for the ASHA 2024 convention. Outside of her duties in the clinical realm, Ashley empowers diverse members of the healthcare workforce and was the 2022 co-chair and 2023

Welcome to another EAUN edition of EAU Podcasts! In this episode, Ms. Anna Mohammed and Ms. Marta Marchetti introduce the Special Interest Group (SIG) in Endourology and Robotics. Beginning with a brief introduction, Ms. Mohammed and Ms. Marchetti share details of what the SIG hopes to achieve, current developments, and how other nurse specialists can join the group.-----Hosts: Ms. Anna Mohammed – Originally from Trinidad, she graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in 2004. She began her career in theatre, progressing to Theatre Sister with a specialist interest in robotics, gynaecology, and urology. She later trained as a surgical care practitioner, earning a Master's in surgical care practice (urology) in 2015 and qualifying as an independent prescriber in 2021. Passionate about education, she has developed training for theatre staff and surgical practitioners. As Chair of the Endourology and Robotics SIG with the EAUN, she promotes evidence-based practice internationally. She currently works at Cleveland Clinic, London (GB).Ms. Marta Machetti – A skilled nursing professional from northern Italy, Marta graduated in Nursing from the University of Padua in 2013 and earned a Master's in the Surgical Treatment of Congenital Heart Disease in 2015. She advanced from a surgical nurse to a scrub nurse in endourology and robotics, later becoming a surgical assistant. In 2022, she completed a Master's in Surgical Care Practice at Anglia Ruskin University. Her expertise covers all surgical phases, and she is dedicated to staff and patient education. Actively involved in the EAUN, she now works at The Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, a leading cancer treatment and research center.

Über 50 Jahre Queries: Das relationale Datenbankmodell und die Sprache SQL haben Geburtstag!Relationale Datenbanken und die Abfragesprache SQL sind aus der modernen Welt nicht mehr wegzudenken. Egal ob du eine eigene Webseite mit WordPress betreibst, Business Intelligence Analysen für eine Versicherung machst oder die größte Oracle Datenbank der Welt betreibst - In allen Use Cases kommt das relationale Datenbankmodell und die Sprache SQL zum Einsatz.Und SQL ist bei weitem kein neuer heißer Scheiß. SQL ist inzwischen 50 Jahre alt und das relationale Datenbankmodell ist sogar noch 5 Jahre älter als SQL! Welche Technologie fällt dir ein, die inzwischen so alt ist, aber dennoch eine solch aktive und breite Nutzung vorweisen kann?Klar, COBOL, Fortan und Co sind bestimmt noch in irgendwelchen Kellern aktiv - Aber auch in diesem Volumen wie SQL?Dieser Umstand hat uns dazu bewegt, einmal die Frage zu beleuchten: Wie kam es eigentlich zu relationalen Datenbanken? Wie wurde SQL eigentlich erfunden? Darum geht's in dieser Episode. Wir erzählen die Geschichte von SQL.Inkl. Streit, welches Datenbankmodell das bessere ist, Wettbewerbe um die schönsten Queries zu schreiben, Behörden die Test-Suites für die Industrie schreiben und warum du IBM und Oracle ggf. mehr zu verdanken hast, als dir eigentlich lieb ist.Bonus: SQL wurde mal totgesagt, doch totgesagte leben länger.Unsere aktuellen Werbepartner findest du auf https://engineeringkiosk.dev/partnersDas schnelle Feedback zur Episode:

This is an informational session of AERA SIG 93 It was recorded in January 2025 and was meant to provide knowledge on the SIG history, where we are now, and where we are going; the unique networking and benefits of the SIG; the importance of SIG membership and its impact on the future of the SIG If you publish research in the field of physical education you should really check out this professional organization. You can find all the information here https://www.aera.net/SIG093/RLIPE-SIG-93 The video of this presentation will be here https://www.aera.net/SIG093/Professional-Development-Opportunities

WIA Director and Company Secretary Peter Clee VK8ZZ. - WIA's Editor-in-Chief of Amateur Radio magazine Roger Harrison VK2ZRH. - VK4FUQ Felix will have the operational news, VK3FFF Bruce takes a look at Special Interest Group news and VK2LAW Jason is at our International Desk. - Many clubs have held a "Bunnings Sausage Sizzle' this year but we have news of a club that has done 18,000 times better.

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This week, we're excited to bring a conversation from NGM Pathways' live community event to our feed. The good folks at our presenting organization, Next Gen Men, hosted Samantha and Remoy for a Q&A session about the US election. We stop just short of the audience Q&A to maintain privacy of the participants. Tune in!Remoy and Samantha start out with a shout-out to self-care. It's been a month since the election and some tough conversations with loved ones may have happened/may be coming up—it's important to take a moment for ourselves.Therapy is still the greatest thing ever. Remoy shouts out his own therapist and Samantha is excited to return this week.Male loneliness continues to be high—Samantha calls back the mental health conversation they had with resident counselor Justin Lioi this time last year.Next Gen Men's new community manager, Charlotte Kinloch, starts out with land acknowledgments. We remember that we are on stolen land both in the US and in Canada, as we start the conversation. Charlotte leads us into unpacking the election…Was this election gendered? It certainly didn't have to be but it was. A white male convicted felon being allowed to run and being measured against the most qualified presidential candidate in recent times certainly feels gendered. Well, it feels supremacist.Samantha and Remoy point out that many other factors were certainly implicated in Americans' decision to vote Trump, but gender cannot be ignored.What was  surprising about the PEW findings from the pre-election episode?Right before the election, Juliana Horowitz from PEW Research Center came on the pod and shared Americans' feelings on men and masculinity. Men's progress and character traits in men were among the most surprising, particularly given the narratives promoted by the manosphere.As Horowitz shared during that episode, which Samantha brought up again now, not blaming women for men's lack of progress doesn't mean that women's progress is appreciated. This points to a patriarchal perspective prevailing among Americans.Samantha sidebars about why men have made less progress than women in the past few decades. PEW Research Center had a study on that as well…Remoy places us within a larger international context. Trump wasn't the only one elected as a result of populist efforts.Faith in education has dropped drastically, and education is viewed as the establishment.How was Trump able to paint himself as a man of the people even though he is a billionaire who rubs elbows with other billionaires? Remoy gives his take.If, as we discovered during our conversation with PEW Center's Senior Associate Director of Research, Juliana Horowitz, Americans value women's leadership and “feminine” traits being valuable to leadership, how did Donald Trump emerge as elected leader for this country yet again?Remoy reflects back on his conservative background before he became liberal and how much masculinity is entrenched in American culture history.Samantha points out that messaging around patriarchal leadership is heavily funded by nontraditional sources and funneled to nontraditional information and news sources. A win for the anti-establishment strategy.The manosphere and its spaces also provide something that men have trouble getting elsewhere.Remoy highlights the need for regulation on social media with a clear solution.How have evolving gender roles impacted the American public?PEW's research found that Americans don't blame men's lack of progress on women's continued progress, but men are still behind.Remoy brings up the biggest point of all, which is the economy. Many folks who vote conservative cite the economy as their main reason for doing so. This election was no different. This has impacted men in a real way, challenging the notion that they are providers. And some of their women spouses voted to ensure that their male partners could get better financially.Samantha highlights the ways in which the economy has already been impacted by Trump's win, but only a few have seen the wins.Talk to us! Did we cover all the points about the election? What would you have added? Our lines are open for any and all communications about masculinity, maskulinitypodcast@gmail.com; @maskulinitypod on Twitter and Instagram.Thanks for listeningCOMPANION PIECES:Making Sense of the Election - Our post election episode examining money in politics and how Americans get their news and informationHow American Politics REALLY Sees Men & MASKulinity - Our episode analyzing PEW Research Center's latest report on men and masculinity with report author and Senior Associate Director of Research at PEW Research Center, Juliana Horowitz and Next Gen Men's Equity Leaders' Trevor MayohDon't underestimate the Rogansphere. His mammoth ecosystem is Fox News for young peoplePew Research Center ‘s study on Americans' news sourcesMANY young people are getting their news from TikTokReferenced on this episode:How Americans See Men and Masculinity - PEW Research Center reportMen Think It's Harder for Them at Work Than 20 Years AgoFewer young men are in college, especially at 4-year schools

In this episode, Dr. Allison Rhodes invites Dr. Fonseca to introduce the ACLP LGBTQIA2S+ SIG (special interest group).

This week, Remoy and Samantha debrief the election. After having hope following the PEW findings from the last episode, they try to understand how the election turned out the way it did.The obvious has to be put out there: Kamala Harris's loss has strong racist and sexist undertones.Given most Trump voters cited the economy as the reason why, Samantha talks through Joe Biden's approach as well.Many factors contributed to the state of the economy, including—ahem—COVID, the effects of which we're still feeling now.What's going on with inflation? Samantha gives us high-level notes on COVID-19 led to the worst inflation we've seen.Trump voters may not have known all this, because news sources have changed substantially in recent years.Remoy takes us through the new news landscape.YouTube and Facebook are heavy on Americans' news rotation, many more Americans than you might think get their news from these sources.Not to mention the manosphere speaking directly to men as guests like Donald Trump give them clout while connecting to their fanbase.How can so many Americans fall for these things? Education has been meddled with in so many states.Samantha gives a crash course on the billionaire Koch brothers and their education goals.She delves into the allies that have helped them get there and how they use government and money to undermine public education.Did you know they are longtime associates of Betsy DeVos and her family? Samantha gets into their collaboration instituting the voucher system in states around the country.The Koch have a particular vision for the world they want to see and meddling with American education is their pathway.Trump has now started naming his cabinet, and back in 2016, many of his potential cabinet picks were from the Kochs' network of donors.Remoy reminds us how men's education has plateaued in the US, and how this helps disinform them.The notion of school choice has been a conservative strategy to destabilize public education, reallocating funds to give parents accounts.They end on a note of hope.Join Samantha and Remoy at the Next Gen Men Pathways event. They'll be answering questions about MASKulinity and the election for Next Gen Men's new initiative and reflecting on what's to come. Sign up for FREE, and join them on November 21!Thanks for listening!Referenced on this episode:Pew Research Center ‘s study on Americans' news sourcesMANY young people are getting their news from TikTokHow Democrats are falling short on connecting with menOur podbro's thoughts on Democrats connecting with menHow the manosphere won the election COMPANION PIECES:How American Politics REALLY Sees Men & MASKulinityRadicalization and TSwiftMake America Great Again, How the dominant was left behind with Dr. Michael KimmelInside the new strain of conservatives, not MAGA or QanonGaslit Nation's Reading Guide to stay informed

As the 2024 election heats up, it's easy to assume that hyper-masculine, even toxic masculinity, messaging is resonating across America. But a new Pew Research report tells a different story. After digging in with report creator Juliana Horowitz and Next Gen Men's Trevor Mayoh, Samantha uncovers some surprising truths. Here's where Samantha reveals the real story behind Americans' views on masculinity. Remoy was surprised, to say the least…First Juliana opens up to how the “How Americans See Men and Masculinity” report came out of a more general curiosity, but as the election shifted into a more gendered race, the importance of the research became increasingly clear.Using the report as a jump off, Samantha runs a few questions by Remoy:First: Samantha asked Remoy what he thought when he heard of the association between the American public and the terms: caring, open about their emotions, soft-spoken, or affectionate?Second: She asked him how Americans felt about men pursuing non “traditional” norms: staying home to raise the kids, women paying for the date, men taking a woman's last name in marriage?Third: How do Americans feel about actions that depict Toxic Masculinity?Fourth: Do Americans feel like there's a backlash against men who are manly or masculine?The answers? They're not so cut and dry as you may think with a lot more parity across the aisle. Why?Juliana suggests that generally speaking there's much more nuance to Americans' beliefs and thinking. Especially in contrast to the loud political noise we constantly see and hear.Trevor makes a point that it's the sport of American politics, the tribalism of how it's waged, that unfortunately may disregard a lot of that nuance.Trevor shares what he's experienced with men in his work as a diversity, inclusion and violence prevention consultant. How he encounters a lot of men who are hurting in a variety of ways: work anxieties, stress, expectations to meet the highest standards of what it means to be husband or father. And in the midst of all that, how the larger culture hasn't given men the tools to ask for help to process all these intense expectations.Then he goes on to unpack how that can be exacerbated in highly masculine spaces– how men could actually possess a lot of that nuance Juliana shared in her report –but there's a pack mentality in those intense social environments that doesn't allow men to easily share their discouragements.Remoy wonders if all of this is what can create a culture of “Aggrieved Entitlement.”Does Remoy know what that really is? Nope. Luckily Samantha helps guide the way, defining what that experience is along with how mens' perceptions of women's ascent plays a role in building that entitled foundation.Juliana brings some light to it all by giving a better view of what Americans perceive of the progress women have made in the last 20 years and how that may be affecting the aforementioned entitlement.Trevor reveals how that entitlement, yes, has become a tool for American players like Trump, but is also a larger global culture. How it's more of a larger populist appeal that exploits men's insecurities amidst deeply entrenched gender norms.Trevor leaves Samantha and Remoy with one last take away about how maybe the greatest misunderstanding of all these political games, is that if anything, it may provide community, friendship, or just a person to share a laugh with. A rare commodity for men especially as they age.Samantha and Remoy really take this information in to gather a better understanding of how vulnerable men may be and how if this is the most vulnerable area for predation, how sad the American political environment may be.Samantha then breaks off on her own to ask Juliana more questions about the importance of the “How Americans See Men and Masculinity” report. Along the way pursuing a deeper understanding with Trevor at how to better wade through all these layers of these findings amidst the visible political situation in America.Finally, Samantha and Remoy discuss how to hold all this nuance alongside knowing we're in a fractured American political system; especially when facing the obligation to participate when the cracks are so apparent. Together they land on multiple ideas that empower each other to have faith and still fight back as part of their own civic duty. Referenced on this episode:Want to dive into the actual report from the Pew Research Center? Read “How Americans See Men and Masculinity” in all its surprising, well dissected glory.Who's Trevor Mayoh? Learn more about his role as an Equity Leader with Next Gen Men.Okay but really… What is “Aggrieved Entitlement”? The Conversation shows a recent example of what that looks like in Canada.Who's Samantha's favorite Boston Celtic, Jaylen Brown? And why? Read more about how he came to open up about his mental health challenges as a male pro-athlete, especially overcoming an upbringing surrounded by what he calls “over-masculinity”.Justin Baldoni makes it his mission to model a public, vulnerable, honest conversation of what patriarchy really does to men.Companion pieces:It's Time to Loosen the Grip on Reproductive Freedom with Heidi SieckMake America Great Again, How the dominant was left behind with Dr. Michael Kimmel

No two days are the same for Will Gilmore as part of a team that oversees over 800 athletes across 200 sports at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center. From surfers to skydivers, the facility provides an elite high-performance ecosystem for traditionally individual sport athletes. Gilmore highlights the need for remote programming and monitoring to support a constantly shifting roster. Together as a team, they navigate uncharted territory in action sports conditioning, guided by physiological demands and underlying energy systems. Gilmore and NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager Eric McMahon discuss the shift in sport science from ample to actionable data to find, change, and measure what matters most. Gilmore reflects on his “career periodization” and having free time for friends and family while working corporate hours — a stark contrast with his background in Major League Baseball (MLB). The pair also emphasize proactive networking and education for future career opportunities. Connect with Will on Instagram: @will_gilmore_ or LinkedIn: @will-gilmore | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs   Want to get involved with the NSCA? Find peers who share your passion for a specific sport or topic in Special Interest Groups (SIGs), or apply now for Volunteer Leadership Opportunities!Show Notes“What I've found is that relationships, again, are very important. You never know what's coming around the next corner. But being a good person, meeting people, forming genuine bonds over strength and conditioning or even things outside of work with people in your field are very important.” 16:05 “Whether the sport demands show that, hey, you need some high-level anaerobic conditioning for this, the mental state of the athlete demands it. So whether that's cliff diving or downhill mountain biking where there's zero pedaling or even pitching in baseball, they've shown that the heart rate gets to 90%, 95% max. Why? Because that guy is stressed out. That is a tough job out there. And so you better prepare him in the gym to handle those demands.” 23:20 “That's really what we're looking for if we're going to be hiring a strength and conditioning coach. Not necessarily, have you worked with any extreme sports, but what is your thought process in going about evaluating a sport?” 26:32

As part of our 'Community' series, we're bringing together a global community of ecologists to discuss their experience and relation to ecology. In this episode, Lydia Groves is joined by eight committee members of the newly-launched Rewilding Special Interest Group. A range of topics are discussed, including what rewilding is, how it can be used effectively, and what the committee hopes to achieve through the SIG. You can find out more about the BES Rewilding SIG here: https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/membership-community/special-interest-groups/rewilding-group/ And join their mailing list here: https://britishecologicalsociety.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b3fd69e742034d545c02c0932&id=e4ee09c0cb

Is the U.S. Government Poisoning Us? It might sound shocking, but in this episode, we take a deep dive into how government subsidies, big agriculture, and ultra-processed foods are contributing to America's rising chronic disease rates. From diabetes and heart disease to autoimmune disorders, we'll uncover the policies behind the problem and explore the hidden chemicals in our food supply. Join me as I break down the facts, share the data, and offer practical tips on how you can navigate a food system that seems to be working against your health. It's time to take control—because what you don't know might be hurting you. "The Impact of Special Interest Groups on the Federal Dietary Guidelines: Consequences for American Health"

Welcome to another EAUN edition of EAU Podcasts!  In this episode, two very experienced nursing professionals, Ms. Therese Kelly (IE) & Ms. Eva Wallace (IE) discuss the complexities of continence issues. They talk about the need for healthcare professionals to use a holistic approach to address a patient's concerns.  Ms. Kelly and Ms. Wallace offer tips & strategies on conservative management, which is a key component to better patient outcomes. This EAUN (European Association of Urology Nurses) podcast is part of a series of recordings produced by the Special Interest Group on Continence.

Welcome to the very first EAUN edition of EAU Podcasts.  In this episode, Dr. Serena Maruccia (IT), an expert in pelvic floor rehabilitation and the treatment of urinary incontinence, is interviewed by Dr. Stefano Terzoni (IT), a researcher in Nursing at the University of Milan La Statale, and chair of the Special Interest Group on Continence of the EAUN.Dr. Terzoni and Dr. Maruccia have a frank, open discussion about the very common problem of incontinence and share practical solutions to help patients improve their quality of life (QOL) on a daily basis.This EAUN (European Association of Urology Nurses) podcast is part of a series of recordings produced by the Special Interest Group on Continence.

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Sigita Jurkynaitė. Sigita works as Information Security Manager at Nord Security, where she is responsible for company's Information Security Management System, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations, and security training and awareness.   Previously, Sigita worked at Research and Education Network Association GÉANT, where she led a wide range of international projects and teams, information security community activities and Special Interest Groups. She organized cyber security trainings, conferences and workshops in Europe and Asian countries.  Sigita was Director of CyberSOC at NRD Cyber Security prior to joining Nord Security.   Sigita holds a Master's Degree of Business Management at the ISM University of Management and Economics, where she researched the relationships between people's knowledge, attitude and behavior towards cyber security in organizations. [June 17, 2024]   00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Intro Links: -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                                02:50 - Sigita Jurkynaitė Intro 04:03 - It's Not All Tech 06:24 - A Change in Attitude 09:26 - On the Same Team 13:51 - Back to Basics 14:52 - Reporting, Not Ratio 17:06 - Win Fabulous Prizes! 19:33 - The Toxic List 23:01 - Making it Fun -          SWITCH Security Awareness Activities 27:25 - The Power of Ownership 29:28 - One Size Does NOT Fit All! 31:21 - Mentors -          Aunshul Rege -          Nicole Harris -          Don't You Know That You're Toxic? -          Fleur van Leusden 34:10 - Book Recommendations -          The Security Culture Playbook - Kai Roer & Perry Carpenter 35:11 - Find Sigita Jurkynaitė online -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sigita-jurkynaite 35:38 - Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

“I would love for the psychoanalytic world to re-embrace some of these adjunctive treatments that get to non-ordinary states of consciousness in order to enhance psychoanalytic treatment, and that includes psychedelics. The other thing I'd like to see is, I think psychoanalysts are extremely well suited to use psychedelic-assisted therapy in a non-harmful way. I really believe that without an ongoing treatment relationship that these medicines are not going to be quick fixes. There's an article in the Substack blog, Ecstatic Integration, about an Israeli man who had an MDMA treatment for chronic post-traumatic stress disorder and it's a very interesting read, and it really does speak to the crucial aspect of having an ongoing therapy relationship while we use these medicines. I want people who are in the analytic field who are trained right out of the box to provide these containers to be more involved in the psychedelic field. For the psychedelic field I think sometimes I wish they would be a little more humble, a little less zealous about the efficacy, and a little more concerned about what could happen that's harmful. I also think the psychedelic field, for some reason, has not embraced psychoanalysis as a major tool to enhance the medicine."    Episode Description: Charis begins by discussing her inspiration, attributed to Maimonides, for always seeking new understandings to enhance her care of patients. We also begin with a caution - any time we introduce a frame change in clinical work, we must carefully attend to our countertransference to determine the factors that are contributing to our actions. That said, we should be careful to not use our carefulness to rationalize inhibitions to thinking and acting creatively. Charis describes her thinking underlying her decision to introduce ketamine with a particular patient as well as the process of the ongoing psychotherapy. We discuss the practical aspects of this procedure, the risks, the changes in the patient, and the importance of an ongoing psychotherapy to serve as a productive holding and processing space for this work. She concludes with her recommendation to the analytic world to be more open to such adjunctive approaches to therapy and to the psychedelic world to be more modest in their assumptions of its healing ability.   Linked Webinar and Article:  /g/Communications/Ees4tjM0U1lEtzEkVrUmDjgBmH9Vd6wgap_-Z-7BJVXNDw?e=h8Afay&referrer=Outlook.Win32&referrerScenario=email-linkwithembed">https://ipaworld.sharepoint.com//g/Communications/Ees4tjM0U1lEtzEkVrUmDjgBmH9Vd6wgap_-Z-7BJVXNDw?e=h8Afay&referrer=Outlook.Win32&referrerScenario=email-linkwithembed   https://www.ecstaticintegration.org/p/successfully-treating-c-ptsd-with?utm…     Our Guest: Dr. Cladouhos is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. She is on the faculty at the Tufts University School of Medicine and in the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute's adult and child analytic training programs.  She is the course director of an experiential elective for first-year medical students at Tufts called The Healer's Art: Rekindling the Heart and Soul of Medicine and established a pilot retreat program (First Aid for Physicians) through Tufts Medical Center to address physician burnout. She is trained in EMDR and Deep Brain Reorienting, has completed the first phase of MDMA training through MAPS, and has a certificate in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy from the Fluence Center for Psychedelic Training in New York. She is a member of the International Society for the Treatment of Trauma and Dissociation's Special Interest Group on psychoanalytic contributions to the treatment of trauma and dissociation.     Recommended Readings:    Jeffrey Guss (2022) A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Psychedelic Experience, Psychoanalytic Dialogues, 32:5, 452-468, DOI: 10.1080/10481885.2022.2106140    Fischman, Lawrence G. Knowing and being known: Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and the sense of authenticity. 09/20/22. Frontiers in Psychiatry. pp.1-36    Lawrence G. Fischman (2019) Seeing without self: Discovering new meaning with psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, Neuropsychoanalysis, 21:2, 53-78, DOI: 10.1080/15294145.2019.1689528     Dahlberg, Charles Clay. LSD Facilitation of Psychoanalytic Treatment: A Case Study in Depth    Aaron D. Cherniak, Joel Gruneau Brulin, Mario Mikulincer, Sebastian Östlind, Robin Carhart-Harris & Pehr Granqvist (2023) Psychedelic Science of Spirituality and Religion: An Attachment-Informed Agenda Proposal, The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 33:4, 259-276, DOI: 10.1080/10508619.2022.2148061   Orbach, S. There Is No Such Thing As A Body. John Bowlby Memorial Lecture: British Journal of Psychotherapy. 20 (1) 3-15 2003   Orbach, S. Body Part 2: Psychoanalysis' Discomfort with Touch. British Journal of Psychotherapy. 20 (1) 17-26.2003.   Essentials of informed consent:   Power Trip: Cover Story New York Magazine. Lily K Ross and David Nickels 

Strong attendance, special events, and a sold-out exhibit hall kept the energy high at TAPPICon, held April 28 - May 1 at Cleveland's Huntington Convention Center. Better Together host Jan Bottiglieri was in Cleveland to try to capture that energy at the podcast booth. In this episode, we bring you seven fun short interviews—here's a sampling of what you'll hear:Bobby Hyde—Application Specialist, Valmet:"If your heart rate doesn't get up... because you're in an uncomfortable spot, then really at the end of the day, are you learning anything?"Lu Athnos—Regional Sales Manager, Pulp & Paper, ABB Automation:"It's not enough just to fix a problem. You have to document that knowledge and you have to be able to share that knowledge in an actionable way."Peter Kayser—Managing Director, Krafft Walzen:"I find it personally quite amazing, what this business is capable of doing—to be reinvented for the future."Sneh Patel—Chief Operating Officer, JMC Paper Tech USA:"This has been amazing for us as a family. It was our grandfather's dream to open up our own mill again... it's great knowing that we're able to keep that legacy going." Elliott Bell—Global Head of Pulp & Paper, Radix Engineering and Software:"I love pulp and paper... It is some of the most interesting technology, some of the most interesting challenges that you'll see in any industry."Vera Hallikainen—Development Manager, Finnish Forest Products Engineers' Association:"I think innovation is the key... while we keep innovating together, I think the future is very bright." Ludovic Tremblay—Product Expert, CONFORMiT:"We're talking about taking all the data from the mill—all the valves, all the disconnects, switches, all the breakers—putting 'em in the system and making them work for the plant." Other resources mentioned on this Episode of Better Together include:·      Check out Bobby Hyde's free webinar about Tissue Drone Services.·      Meet amazing women in our industry with ABB's Unstoppable series.·      Visit Germany's Modellfabrik Papier, an industry consortium working toward climate goals.·      Access the Finnish Forest Products Engineers' extensive Forest BIoFacts Series.     ·      Learn more about TAPPI's Divisions, Committees, and Special Interest Groups.

A surprise general election has been called in the United Kingdom, and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is the overwhelming favorite to become the next prime minister. But today's guest is looking to upset that grim future.Andrew Feinstein is standing against Starmer for his Holborn and St. Pancras seat in central London. Feinstein is an expert in the arms trade, a former member of the South African parliament under Nelson Mandela, and a tireless activist, who Watchdog host Lowkey describes as someone who “campaigned for decades on important issues that really cut to the core of power and the way it functions in society.”Under Starmer's leadership, the Labour Party has ruthlessly purged leftist, anti-establishment voices from its ranks, including former leader Jeremy Corbyn. Feinstein described Starmer as holding an “authoritarian, undemocratic approach to politics,” accusing him of weaponizing anti-Semitism to carry out a witch hunt against radical elements within the party.Starmer has given his full-throated endorsement to Israel, even as it carries out a genocidal onslaught against the people of Gaza, and strong-armed the Speaker of the House into shutting down a motion brought to parliament calling for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, he has expelled more Jews from the Labour Party than all other leaders combined, all under the guise of fighting anti-Jewish bigotry.Feinstein is a white Jewish man who grew up in Apartheid South Africa. His mother is a survivor of Hitler's genocidal ambitions, having hid for three years in a Viennese coal cellar to avoid detection by the Nazis. He became active in the anti-Apartheid struggle and became an elected official for the African National Congress during the country's transition to democracy. He eventually resigned after being refused the right to investigate billions of dollars worth of arms deals signed by Mandela's successor, Thabo Mbeki.He warns that Starmer's approach to politics represents a threat to democracy in the United Kingdom, and wants his campaign to be completely different, the antithesis of Starmer.Feinstein stressed that local issues, such as hunger, unemployment, and a lack of housing, would be the key issues he would fight on. Nevertheless, he maintains an international perspective and is hopeful things are about to radically change across the globe. “This period of late neoliberal capitalism, which has bequeathed the world such injustice and such inequality, must be on its last legs. And that's what gets me out of bed every morning,” he said.Support the Show.The MintPress podcast, “The Watchdog,” hosted by British-Iraqi hip hop artist Lowkey, closely examines organizations about which it is in the public interest to know – including intelligence, lobby and special interest groups influencing policies that infringe on free speech and target dissent. The Watchdog goes against the grain by casting a light on stories largely ignored by the mainstream, corporate media.Lowkey is a British-Iraqi hip-hop artist, academic and political campaigner. As a musician, he has collaborated with the Arctic Monkeys, Wretch 32, Immortal Technique and Akala. He is a patron of Stop The War Coalition, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, the Racial Justice Network and The Peace and Justice Project, founded by Jeremy Corbyn. He has spoken and performed on platforms from the Oxford Union to the Royal Albert Hall and Glastonbury. His latest album, Soundtrack To The Struggle 2, featured Noam Chomsky and Frankie Boyle and has been streamed millions of times.

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Today Jack is joined by Toryn Whitehead, a PhD Researcher at Kings College London and a member of the British Ecological Society's Climate Change Special Interest Group! He is here to talk about his research into shifting baseline syndrome, rewilding and feral pigs/wild boar in Scotland!  Jack and Toryn also discuss the importance of respect and nuance in conservation, the dangers of twitter for communicating science, and how we can all get a little bit more into nature just by learning about it! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We are @PangolinPodcast

Amid an era of political shifts and media manipulation, the issues of political corruption and lobbying take center stage. Your Financial Guys Podcast hosts Glenn Wiggle, Mike Sperrazza, Mike Lomas, and Mike Hoeflich, offer diverse yet converging perspectives on this topic. Drawing from their respective backgrounds, their shared belief is the need for greater transparency and stricter regulations to curb corruption. The guys are also talking about the recent political party switches by notable figures like Dwayne Johnson and John Fetterman, highlighting the crucial role of independent middle voters in elections. Public perception is greatly influenced by mainstream media's selective reporting, narrative manipulation, and misinformation dissemination, a point discussed by Mike Lomas, who also raises concerns about America's educational decline and the growing vulnerability of the public to media influence. Corruption investigations, accountability, and conflicts of interest in healthcare due to undisclosed financial incentives for vaccine administration were also discussed. The conversation emphasized the need for regulations to limit the financial gains of government officials and prevent the misuse of power, including measures such as restricting involvement on boards and preventing the use of inside information. This was particularly pertinent in relation to the substantial net worth of politicians like Rick Scott, Dianne Feinstein, and Nancy Pelosi. The discussions also touched on the importance of student safety in school sports and the necessity of financial disclosures of politicians for transparency and accountability. (00:01:45) Celebrity Political Party Affiliation Shifts (00:10:19) Narrative Manipulation and Misinformation in Media (00:10:48) Media Manipulation Due to Educational Decline (00:16:31) Hunter Biden Scandals and Lack of Accountability (00:34:33) Undisclosed Financial Incentives in Medical Practice (00:36:38) Limiting Financial Gains to Prevent Corruption (00:37:06) Influence of Special Interest Groups in Government (00:37:49) Revolving Door and Corporate Influence in Politics (00:42:39) "Promoting Safe Physical Activities in Schools" (00:53:59) Wealth Disparities Among Politicians: A Closer Look (00:56:27) Ensuring Transparency: Financial Disclosures in Politic

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Vivian Sisskin, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, and Owner of the Sisskin Stuttering Center, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for the fourth and final episode of this 4-part mini series  (part of an ongoing Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) Series which we will continue to add to) to kick off Season 6. In this episode, Vivian discusses the 'Active Ingredients' of change in ARTS®.  Listen to Parts 1, 2, & 3 (Season 6, Episodes 1, 2, & 3) released earlier this month where foundational concepts, theory, the journey of  ARTS®, and barriers to change were explored.Further Resources:Yes, Avoidance Reduction Therapy (ARTS®) is for kids, too! Episode with Ben Goldstein, M.A., CCC-SLPAvoidance Reduction Therapy in a Group Setting Stuttering Foundation CourseOpen Stutter YouTube ChannelARTS® SLP Training OpportunitiesVivian Sisskin , M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F is a Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, an ASHA Fellow, and a Board Certified Specialist in Fluency Disorders. She served as Coordinator for ASHA's Special Interest Group 4 (Fluency Disorders), Chair of ASHA's Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, and received ASHA's Media Champion Award. Sisskin served as Vice-Chair of the American Board on Fluency and Fluency Disorders and is a faculty member for the Stuttering Foundation's Mid-Atlantic Workshop. She was named Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year by the National Stuttering Association. She owns the Sisskin Stuttering Center in the Washington DC area.

Vivian Sisskin, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, and Owner of the Sisskin Stuttering Center, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for the third episode of this 4-part mini series (part of an ongoing Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) Series) to kick off Season 6. In this episode, Vivian discusses impatience, habit, and other barriers to change within the ARTS® journey.  Listen to Parts 1 & 2 (Season 6, Episodes 1 & 2) released earlier this month where foundational concepts, theory, and the journey of  ARTS® were explored. Tune back in for Part 4 releasing next Tuesday.Further Resources:Yes, Avoidance Reduction Therapy (ARTS®) is for kids, too! Episode with Ben Goldstein, M.A., CCC-SLPAvoidance Reduction Therapy in a Group Setting Stuttering Foundation CourseOpen Stutter YouTube ChannelARTS® SLP Training OpportunitiesVivian Sisskin , M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F is a Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, an ASHA Fellow, and a Board Certified Specialist in Fluency Disorders. She served as Coordinator for ASHA's Special Interest Group 4 (Fluency Disorders), Chair of ASHA's Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, and received ASHA's Media Champion Award. Sisskin served as Vice-Chair of the American Board on Fluency and Fluency Disorders and is a faculty member for the Stuttering Foundation's Mid-Atlantic Workshop. She was named Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year by the National Stuttering Association. She owns the Sisskin Stuttering Center in the Washington DC area.

On this episode, I was joined by David Simoens, Founder of Life Science Professionals Inc. David discusses his broad background, including his roles in quality manufacturing, product development, and technical transfer. He delves into the differences between isolators and RABs—two types of equipment used in clean rooms, critical for sterile processing. David also starts to touch on the standards and parameters set by the EU and ISO, and he suggests various resources, including Annex one and the ISO 14644 standard, for learning more about sterile processing and clean room requirements. 01:01 Experiences in Clean Room 04:23 Exploring Clean Rooms 15:43 Differences Between Isolators and RABs 19:15 Different Types of Isolators 25:53 Understanding the Standards and Guidelines 28:36 How to Learn More About Clean Rooms? 30:13 Conclusion David Simoens is a certified Project Management Professional with over a decade of project management, engineering, and validation experience. David has a strong, professional background in aseptic fill/finish, lyophilization, cytotoxic and high potency, process development, radiopharmaceuticals and enterprise quality management systems. Mr. Simoens assisted in C&Q standardization and implementation on a global level guided by ASTM E2500 and assisted in development of content for the ISPE Baseline Volume 5 guide. He led an effort to assess, pilot, implement and go-live with an electronic engineering platform for several global sites. David has designed, installed, and tested several commercial size Freeze-Dryers and Automated Loading Systems. He managed a month shutdown for one of the largest products on market. David has led high profile NPI launches for a large pharmaceutical company. Currently, he is supporting a team responsible for delivering a complex formulation system and leading strategy/operations for a midsized consulting company. David can be reached on linkedin here or at David@lifescienceprofessionals.com **About David Simoens:** David Simoens is a dedicated Project Management Professional with a proven track record in the pharmaceutical industry. In October 2023, he made the pivotal decision to transition from a C-Suite role at a consulting firm to embark on an entrepreneurial journey. David takes pride in being the founder of Life Science Professionals, LLC; a consulting firm committed to excellence in project management, engineering, and quality within the life sciences sector. **Key Specializations:** - Aseptic Fill/Finish including Lyophilization - New Product Introductions - Cytotoxic and High Potency Environments - Integrated Commissioning, Qualification, Validation - Radiopharmaceuticals - Business growth and optimization - Enterprise Quality Management Systems - Career coaching **Entrepreneurial Venture: Life Science Professionals** As the founder of Life Science Professionals, David leverages his extensive executive leadership and hands-on industry expertise to deliver tailored solutions. The firm specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of project management, engineering, and quality. **Active Involvement in ISPE:** Beyond his consulting work, David is deeply committed to advancing the industry through active participation in the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). Currently, he serves in key leadership roles, including: - Secretary for the Global Project Management COP - Secretary for the Great Lakes Chapter - Steering Committee Member for Digital Validation - Steering Committee Member for the Special Interest Group on AI and Machine Learning - Participant in Mentorship Program with Women In Pharma **Contact Information:** For all business inquiries, please reach out to David and his team at contact@lifescienceprofessionals.com. For information requests, email them at info@lifescienceprofessionals.com. Feel free to connect and message him on LinkedIn.

Vivian Sisskin, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, and Owner of the Sisskin Stuttering Center, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for the second episode of an ongoing Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) Series. In this second episode, Vivian discusses the journey in ARTS®, the power of language (the words we use, the language of responsibility), the significance of intent, and a deeper look into 'control' and 'struggle.'  Listen to Part 1 (Season 6, Episode 1) released last week where foundational concepts, theory, and a historical perspective of ARTS® was discussed in, 'The Essence of ARTS®.' Tune back in for parts 3 and 4 releasing each Tuesday in the remaining weeks of January 2024. Further Resources:Yes, Avoidance Reduction Therapy (ARTS®) is for kids, too! Episode with Ben Goldstein, M.A., CCC-SLPAvoidance Reduction Therapy in a Group Setting Stuttering Foundation CourseOpen Stutter YouTube ChannelARTS® SLP Training OpportunitiesVivian Sisskin , M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F is a Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, an ASHA Fellow, and a Board Certified Specialist in Fluency Disorders. She served as Coordinator for ASHA's Special Interest Group 4 (Fluency Disorders), Chair of ASHA's Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, and received ASHA's Media Champion Award. Sisskin served as Vice-Chair of the American Board on Fluency and Fluency Disorders and is a faculty member for the Stuttering Foundation's Mid-Atlantic Workshop. She was named Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year by the National Stuttering Association. She owns the Sisskin Stuttering Center in the Washington DC area.

Can small groups change your life? Let's see what the Bible says and hear examples of how God has used small groups to change lives right here at 2Rivers Church.Our vision as a church is to create passionate followers of Jesus: not just Sunday morning Christians, but people who allow Jesus to permeate every aspect of life. As part of that mission, we've decided to be a “church of small groups” because we believe life change happens in community. What Is Life Change According to the Bible?1. Justification: where God pronounces a sinner righteous because of their faith in Christ. In other words, this is about being “saved.”2. Sanctification: the process by which Christians are set apart for God from the rest of the world. Or the process by which Christians are made holy. Sanctification is about becoming more like Christ throughout our lives.3. Glorification: God's final removal of sin from your life so that you can “stand faultless before him in glory for all eternity. Glorification is about the end of our story—all of eternity in heaven, where there are no more tears, temptations, pain, or fighting.See 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 4.Why Are Small Groups Important?In Acts 2, we see a model for the early church. It began with a sermon from Peter, and 3000 became Christians in one day. But that 3000-member “church” soon began meeting in small groups. Here were the characteristics of those more intimate community gatherings.1. Spiritual GrowthThe disciples spent time in the Word of God, or “the disciple's teaching,” in small groups.2. FellowshipFellowship points to the duty believers have to one another to help each other grow in their faith.3. The Breaking of BreadWhen small groups gathered, they not only shared meals, but communion—putting Jesus front and center by remembering his death, burial, and resurrection.4. PrayerThe early disciples spent time expectantly praying for God to show up tangibly to change lives and circumstances.5. Meeting NeedsSmall groups help meet one another's needs. These needs are not just financial. They're also mental, emotional, and spiritual.Do you want to experience the life change that happens in a small group?Live near O'Fallon, MO, and want to find a 2Rivers small group? Find a Home Team, Special Interest Group, or Bible Study here: https://2rivers.churchcenter.com/groups 2Rivers Church in O'Fallon, MO, exists to help you become a passionate follower of Jesus.Resources for you:Get into the Word this year using our “Passionate” journal. Reserve one to pickup: www.2riverschurch.com/journalStruggling and need prayer? We'd love to pray for you. Submit a prayer request here:  https://2rivers.churchcenter.com/people/forms/29709

Vivian Sisskin, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, and Owner of the Sisskin Stuttering Center, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for the inaugural episode of an ongoing Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) Series. In this first episode, Vivian discusses what she calls 'The Essence of ARTS®' through exploring fundamental concepts, underlying theory, rationale, the historical context and more! Tune back in for parts 2, 3, and 4 releasing each Tuesday in the remaining weeks of January 2024. Further Resources:Yes, Avoidance Reduction Therapy (ARTS®) is for kids, too! Episode with Ben Goldstein, M.A., CCC-SLPAvoidance Reduction Therapy in a Group Setting Stuttering Foundation CourseOpen Stutter YouTube ChannelARTS® SLP Training OpportunitiesVivian Sisskin , M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F is a Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, an ASHA Fellow, and a Board Certified Specialist in Fluency Disorders. She served as Coordinator for ASHA's Special Interest Group 4 (Fluency Disorders), Chair of ASHA's Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, and received ASHA's Media Champion Award. Sisskin served as Vice-Chair of the American Board on Fluency and Fluency Disorders and is a faculty member for the Stuttering Foundation's Mid-Atlantic Workshop. She was named Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year by the National Stuttering Association. She owns the Sisskin Stuttering Center in the Washington DC area.

Join ATA Podcast co-host Andie Ho as she interviews Tony Guerra, chair of the ATA Membership Committee, about all the benefits that can come from ATA membership! Whether you're a veteran linguist or just starting out in the field, this episode covers the major impact that ATA can have on your career, your sense of community, and how you grow as a T&I professional.   We know joining a professional association can be daunting, especially when there is so much to explore. Listen in to learn more about ATA's mentoring program, Divisions and Special Interest Groups, how ATA changed Tony's career, how to get engaged, and much more!   Show Notes: New Special Interest Groups (SIGs): Financial Translators: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/ft-sig-financial-translators/ Interpreters & Translators in Education: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/ite-sig-interpreters-translators-in-education/ Southeast Asian Languages: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/seal-sig-southeast-asian-languages/   Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/ ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn    Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!   Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

Episode Notes We were so incredibly pleased to be joined by Gabrielle Kent and Rhianna Pratchett, the co-authors of this new book in the Discworld library. Tiffany's story is one of our favorites, and having both more Tiffany and more witch stuff is just the best. Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a Witch would make a great holiday present! We're not sure yet of a US release date, so consider buying it directly from The Discworld Emporium or Discworld.com (and if other things just sort of happen to fall into your shopping basket... well, blame the Feegles). If you want to check out the Mythical Creatures series Rhianna mentioned, keep an eye on the BBC Radio Four site as well as BBC Sounds. It looks like it starts airing December 18! Gabrielle Kent is the author of the Alfie Bloom and Knights and Bikes series. She collaborated on the Rani Reports series with her husband as Gabrielle and Satish Shewhorak. Gabrielle lives in the North East of England. She grew up in the 1980's drawing castles and dragons, reading comics, and playing videogames. In the summers, she ran wild with her brothers and cousins on her Granny's farm in Galway. Her first job was as a video-game artist working on games for PC, Playstation and XBox. She spent sixteen years as a university lecturer teaching students how to make videogames, and ran and hosted various games and animation festivals along the way. She has always loved exploring castles and in 2006 she visited Castle Coch in Wales. As she looked at a carving of The Fates over one of the fireplaces, an idea for a story crept into her head. When she got home she started typing the story of Alfie Bloom, the boy who inherited a castle and has written many more books since. Rhianna Pratchett has been a professional writer for several years. Having written numerous features and columns on games, movies and books and originally cutting her journalistic teeth on PC Zone magazine and The Guardian newspaper, Rhianna moved into script writing and narrative design in 2002. In 2007 her work on Heavenly Sword was nominated for a BAFTA and a year later she won a Writers' Guild of Great Britain 'Best Videogame Script' award for Overlord. Alongside writing for videogames, she has also authored the Tomb Raider: The Beginning comics with Dark Horse and the 6-part Mirror's Edge miniseries with DC Comics and several of her own short stories. Rhianna has contributed to various books on games narrative including Professional Techniques for Video Game Writing (Edited by: Wendy Despain) and Game Writing: Narrative Skills for Videogames (Edited by: Chris Bateman). She also works with the IGDA Writers' Special Interest Group, the Writers' Guild of Great Britain and BAFTA Games to help improve games narrative and the lot of games writers everywhere. Rhianna currently lives in London, with a couple of neurotic tabbies. True to British form, she drinks a lot of tea. Check us out on twitter at @atuin_pod or Bluesky at @compleatdiscography.page Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon Follow individual hosts: Aaron is at @urizenxvii and @aaron@compleatdiscography.page, Ana is at @The_Miannai and @ana@babylonpod.page Justen is at @Justenwrites and @justen@babylonpod.page. We can also be found at www.okayso.page. Our art is by the indomitable Jess who can be found at @angryartist113. Music is by Incompetech and used under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution license Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance Fuzzball Parade by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5044-fuzzball-parade License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Katarzyna Kolasa discusses her book “The Digital Transformation of the Healthcare System: Healthcare 5.0.” Katarzyna is a Professor at Kozminski University in Poland where she leads the Health Economics & Healthcare Management Division. She has held global leadership positions at Astra Zeneca, GE Healthcare, and others. She is the founder of the Special Interest Group for Digital Health at ISPOR, the leading professional society for global health economics, and mentor and consultant to start ups involved in the development of innovative medical devices and digital health solutions in both Holland and Poland. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest

Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the rise in pseudoscience, the “administrification” in America, the trillion-dollar non-profit sector, and more. Daffy is offering Econ 102 listeners a free $25 for the charity of their choice when they join: https://www.daffy.org/econ102 –  Sponsors: GIVEWELL | DAFFY | NETSUITE Have you ever wondered where your donation could have the most impact? GiveWell has now spent over 15 years researching charitable organizations and only directs funding to the highest impact opportunities they've found in global health and poverty alleviation. Make informed decisions about high-impact giving. If you've never donated through GiveWell before, you can have your donation matched up to $100 before the end of the year, or as long as matching funds last. To claim your match, go to https://givewell.org and pick “Podcast” and enter Econ 102 at checkout. Daffy is the most modern and accessible donor-advised fund, making it easier to put money aside for charity. You can make your tax-deductible contributions all at once or set aside a little each week or month. And you don't just have to donate cash, you can easily contribute stocks, ETFs, or crypto. Plus, you never have to track receipts from your donations again. It's free to get started and Econ 102 listeners get $25 towards the charity of their choice. Daffy is offering Econ 102 listeners a free $25 for the charity of their choice when they join Daffy https://www.daffy.org/econ102 NetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform head to NetSuite http://netsuite.com/102 and download your own customized KPI checklist. –  Econ 102 is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. To learn more: www.turpentine.co –  RECOMMENDED PODCAST: LIVE PLAYERS Join host Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg as they analyze the mindsets of today's most intriguing business leaders, investors, and innovators through the lens of their bold actions and contrarian worldviews. You'll come away with a deeper understanding of the development of technology, business, political power, culture and more. LIsten and subscribe everywhere you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/liveplayers. – LINKS: Noahpinion on Substack: https://www.noahpinion.blog/ “Politicized science inevitably tends toward pseudoscience” –  https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/politicized-science-inevitably-tends ‘The Diamond Age' by Neal Stephenson: https://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Age-Illustrated-Primer-Spectra/dp/0553380966 “Nobody says hi in San Francisco” – https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/nobody-says-hi-in-san-francisco ‘Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers' an essay by Tom Wolfe – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radical_Chic_%26_Mau-Mauing_the_Flak_Catchers – RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Odd Lots is a Bloomberg podcast hosted by Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway. Each week they speak with the perfect guest to explore the most interesting topics in finance, markets and economics. https://www.bloomberg.com/oddlots – X / TWITTER: @noahpinion (Noah) @eriktorenberg (Erik) – Timestamps (00:00) Episode Preview (01:21) New Release Day (01:35) Q&As (02:43) The politicization of science (16:51) SPONSORS: GIVEWELL & DAFFY (18:17) Is Academia Primarily Left? (21:58) The Administrator Boom (25:59) SPONSORS: NETSUITE & ODD LOTS (29:13) The Trillion Dollar Non-profit sector (31:06) Special Interest Groups (32:42) Nonprofit vs Government (43:24) Politicians on Nonprofits (46:23) Global productivity slowdown (53:09) Charter Schools (55:17) Accelerating those at the bottom (59:24) A.I. Tutors

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Bizzimumzi podcast with your host, Ashley Verma! This time, Ashley is thrilled to welcome a very special guest, Emma Shafqat, who crossed paths with Ashley through the magic of Instagram. Emma is not only a Paediatric Dietitian but also a fellow allergy mom who has navigated the challenging world of fussy eating with her daughter, Olivia. In this episode, Emma opens up about her incredible journey from graduating with a first-class honours degree in Dietetics and Nutrition to becoming a dedicated Dietitian. She currently wears multiple hats, working for the NHS, in special needs schools, and running her private clinic, all focused on children's health. Emma's passion shines through as she helps children and their families overcome a wide range of dietary issues. Ashley and Emma kick off the conversation with a good laugh about the unique experience of going back to school after your 20s. While Ashley confesses her aversion to school, Emma shares her genuine enthusiasm, as it ultimately led her to her fulfilling career as a Dietitian. The heart of the discussion revolves around Emma's personal journey as a mom to Olivia, who faced severe reflux as a baby and later developed multiple food allergies. Emma vividly describes the moments of despair and concern as she saw Olivia arching her back in pain and dealing with the challenges of allergies. Listeners will be treated to Emma's valuable insights on dealing with fussy eating toddlers and discovering effective ways to communicate the importance of nutrition to children. From sharing language tips to discussing why broccoli can be just as yummy, Emma's expertise shines through. Emma's credentials speak volumes about her dedication to her profession, including being a Registered Dietitian with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA), and part of the Paediatric Educators' Special Interest Group. Her impressive background includes a first-class honours degree in Dietetics and Nutrition and receiving the Dietetic Subject Group Prize, among other achievements. Don't miss this enlightening episode where Ashley and Emma dive deep into the world of paediatric dietetics, allergies, and fussy eaters. Whether you're a parent or simply interested in nutrition and child health, you're sure to gain valuable insights from this conversation. Tune in to the Bizzimumzi podcast and join Ashley and Emma on their journey of discovery! For further details and information about topics discussed in this weeks show head here: https://www.allergyuk.org/resources/does-my-child-have-a-cows-milk-allergy/ To Book an appointment with Emma head here: https://dietitianwithadifference.co.uk/ To Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.withadifference/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests are Marek Siarkowicz , Senior Software Engineer in Google Cloud, Tech Lead of SIG-etcd   AND Wenjia Zhang, Engineering Manager in Google Cloud, Co-Chair of SIG-etcd, Google. We spoke about the project, the recent change to become a Special Interest Group and how to learn etcd.   Do you have something cool to share? Some questions? Let us know: - web: kubernetespodcast.com - mail: kubernetespodcast@google.com - twitter: @kubernetespod News of the week Co-host this week is Mofi Rahman [X, LinkedIn]. Cloud Developer Advocate at Google Karpenter graduated to Beta The Kubernetes SIG Network announced release 1.0 of the Gateway API Ingress2gateway new CLI to migrate from Ingress to Gateway The Call for Proposals for KubeCon EU 2024 will close on Nov 26, 2023 Links from the interview etcd Meaning of etcd etcd history from CoreOs Raft paper On the Hunt for Etcd Data Inconsistencies by Marek Siarkowicz - [youtube] Lessons Learned From Etcd the Data Inconsistency Issues by Marek Siarkowicz - [youtube] The first pancake rule etcd as a Kubernetes sig The Case for SIG-ifying etcd CNCF Contributor License Agreements (CLA) Kubernetes Prow Contributor Experience Special Interest Group Kubernetes Watch Go Serialization and Deserialization Cilium with external etcd Certified Kubernetes Administrator etcd mentorship program etcd @kubecon NA 2023 Links from the post-interview chat Kubernetes considerations for large clusters Operating etcd clusters for Kubernetes Kueue etcd on the podcast The Heartbleed Bug XKCD meme about dependency  

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL) and Bill Barnes (WC3B) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode's feature is SOTA, POTA and Hiking Portable Antennas. We would like to thank our Patrick Bean, John Rees (GW0JRF) and Robert Swain monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate YOTA Month 2023 Yes, Learning About Radio Does Matter World Radio Conference 2023 Will Impact Amateur Satellite Service US Military Explores Wideband Above 100 GHZ US Government Blocks Salvage of Titanic's Wireless WRTC 2026 becomes an RSGB affiliated Special Interest Group 2023 SET Exercise to Test Skills and Emergency Preparedness

In this episode, Seth, Allyson, and Tami welcome Paul Hieronymus, chairman of the Ohio Distance Learning Association (OhioDLA). We discuss golden moments, the current state of distance learning in Ohio, and persistent challenges in distance learning that may account for why the medium is not more popular than it is. We explore strategies for engaging non-tech-savvy learners and share insights on converting more individuals to this educational approach, emphasizing the pivotal role of Ohio DLA. The conversation touches on ongoing issues in distance learning, post-pandemic enrollment trends, and the virtual vs. in-person schooling debate. Throughout, Paul masterfully underscores the enduring relevance and importance of distance learning in today's educational landscape.Paul Hieronymus is in his third year of being the chairman of the Ohio Distance Learning Association (OhioDLA). He is one of the founding members of the organization, serving on their board when they formalized as a state chapter of USDLA. Paul is the Director of Information,Technology & Integration for the North Ridgeville City Schools. Prior to OhioDLA and North Ridgeville, Paul has served as president of ISTE's Special Interest Group for Interactive Video Distance Learning and has served as a core volunteer for ISTE's National Conference, running video operations from 2008 - 2013. He has been very active with Google Apps for Education and is one of Ohio's first Google Certified Educators. Since 2004, he has worked with teachers from the US, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia to establish classroom to classroom collaborations.Relevant links:1. Laura Tarshis's I Survived Series2. John Chen's Engaging Virtual MeetingsGet to know more about Ohio DLA here: https://ohiodla.org/Browse amazing virtual learning opportunities at CILC.orgSeth's Banyan Global Learning provides live virtual learning series in Character Education

On this episode we're getting up to date on the fibroids special interest group of ASRM! Link to Article: Let People Collect Sperm From the Dead | WIRED Dr. Pritts: epritts@wisconsinfertility.com  More information on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by emailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council.

A look at the Church of Satan suggested film list, plus Bill's Satanic salute to the late, great Paul Reubens. Also Bill responds to mail on various topics, including finding better Satanism internet forums, and why adding to the word "LaVeyan" before the word "Satanism" is not only redundant but just adds to the confusion. Church of Satan suggested film list: https://www.churchofsatan.com/sources-film-list/ Film list trailers 1: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBr53_strI8Yz4ZfVxthKCtg77UXleDfJ Film list trailers 2: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBr53_strI8ZbcKeHGitz91bwAMkDfHqw Film list trailers 3: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBr53_strI8b-zSRYl_vr1gYdlnNRGDtt Film list trailers 4: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBr53_strI8ZJIDuHBQb4ds526pb860eH  

While pharmaceuticals provide positive benefits for patients, what about workers that may be exposed during production? Elizabeth M. Vancza, Merck & Co. Inc., reveals to co-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner the role of occupational toxicologists in understanding the exposure risks of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and other substances that may affect worker health, as well as how to protect them from these exposures.About the GuestElizabeth M. Vancza, PhD, DABT, is currently an Associate Director of Occupational Toxicology at Merck & Co. Inc., where she assists business operations in the areas of occupational toxicology, potent compound safety evaluation and awareness, product quality/safety, and hazard/risk assessment. Before joining Merck in 2021, she worked as an occupational toxicologist for SafeBridge Consultants for over 10 years, serving clients worldwide, primarily from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.Dr. Vancza earned her PhD and MS degrees from New York University, with respective concentrations in inhalation toxicology and immunotoxicology, and she remains a guest lecturer for the graduate program in the areas of risk assessment and genomics. She also is an Associate Member of the Occupational Alliance for Risk Science (OARS) Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL) Committee.  Dr. Vancza joined the Society of Toxicology (SOT) in 2004 and has remained an active member through her involvement on various committees and student outreach efforts for several Specialty Sections, Regional Chapters, and Special Interest Groups. She most recently completed a three-year term as Vice President (year one), President (year two), and Past President (year three) for the SOT Northeast Regional Chapter in 2021.

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Bruce LeVell joins Tudor and shared his journey into politics and his unwavering support for Donald Trump. He revealed how his personal experience during the 2010 financial crash led him to question the influence of special interest groups in politics. Bruce's frustration with the lack of support from local politicians and his discovery of connections between campaign funding and bank lobbyists ultimately led him to stand behind Trump, who promised to be independent from these special interests. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce LeVell joins Tudor and shared his journey into politics and his unwavering support for Donald Trump. He revealed how his personal experience during the 2010 financial crash led him to question the influence of special interest groups in politics. Bruce's frustration with the lack of support from local politicians and his discovery of connections between campaign funding and bank lobbyists ultimately led him to stand behind Trump, who promised to be independent from these special interests. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce LeVell joins Tudor and shared his journey into politics and his unwavering support for Donald Trump. He revealed how his personal experience during the 2010 financial crash led him to question the influence of special interest groups in politics. Bruce's frustration with the lack of support from local politicians and his discovery of connections between campaign funding and bank lobbyists ultimately led him to stand behind Trump, who promised to be independent from these special interests. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for Episode 71 as we are joined by Posse Members Jackson Stanton and Zach Grizzle, filling the seats vacated this time out by JB and TJ.  Scott has a discussion with our buddy Aaron Kuck of AaronKuck Armor. We talk about Aarons' recent trip to Wonderfest, his first. We also discuss what's on his bench and in his future. Make sure you check out all of Aarons' great pics from Wonderfest over on the Plastic Posse group on facebook. Jackson leads us in a discussion about our "Canon Events" that led us to where we are in the hobby today. Later in the episode, building on recent discussions to improve IPMS we talk with Jensen about Special Interest Groups, or "SIGS." We discuss some amazing listener feedback, update our own builds, and delve off into some pop culture here and there!! If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast .Plastic Posse Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticPossePlastic Posse Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/302255047706269Plastic Posse Podcast MERCH! : https://plastic-posse-podcast.creator-spring.com/ OR loungetrousers.comPlastic Posse Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP7O9C8b-rQx8JvxFKfG-KwOrion Paintworks (TJ): https://www.facebook.com/orionpaintworksJB-Closet Modeler (JB): https://www.facebook.com/closetmodelerThree Tens' Modelworks (Ivan): https://www.facebook.com/ThreeTensModelWorks AaronKuck Armor: https://www.facebook.com/Aaron.Kuck.ArmorJackson Stanton M36Modeling: https://www.facebook.com/m36modelling Zach Grizzle Grizz Modeling: https://www.facebook.com/Grizzmodeling IPMS USA SIGS: https://ipmsusa.org/sigsIPMS UK SIGS: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-network/special-interest-groups/SPONSORS:Tankraft: https://tankraft.com/Bases By Bill: https://basesbybill.com/AK Interactive: https://ak-interactive.com/Support the showSupport the show

In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez is joined by Drs. Diego Raimondo and Giulia Rovero. Dr. Raimondo works as medical director and assistant researcher at the Division of Gynecology and Pathophysiology of Human Reproduction, Bologna, Italy, directed by Prof. Renato Seracchioli. He received his PhD on new technologies for endometriosis surgical removal from the University of Bologna in 2021. He is an Advisory Board Member of the ESGE (European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy) and member of the Special Interest Group in Robotics. His research interests are focused on minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic, robotic and hysteroscopic) for endometriosis and endometrial cancer. Dr. Giulia Rovero graduated in Medicine in 2017 at the University of Florence. She is currently a fifth-year resident at the Division of Gynecology and Pathophysiology of Human Reproduction, Bologna, Italy, directed by Prof. Renato Seracchioli. In 2022/23 she spent twelve months at the Lariboisiere Hospital in Paris focusing on gynecologic oncology. She is developing her research activity in collaboration with Dr. Raimondo in the field of minimally invasive surgery for endometrial cancer.    Highlights: In endometrial carcinoma (EC) patients, the rate of sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping failure ranges from 20% to 25%. Pooled data assessing predictive factors of SLN mapping failure in EC patients undergoing SLN biopsy through the cervical injection of indocyanine green (ICG) are lacking. ICG dose 30 kg/m2, menopausal status, adenomyosis) nor surgical history is significantly associated with SLN mapping failure in EC patients. Deep myometrial invasion, FIGO grade 3, non-endometrioid histotype, and lymphovascular space invasion are not significantly associated with SLN mapping failure in EC patients.

In this episode, I talk with OCD warrior and mental health advocate, Jessie Burnbaum, about her experience of living with OCD and a chronic illness.  Jessie co-founded the IOCDF Chronic Illness/Disability Speciality Interest Group and helps lead virtual meet-ups for the IOCDF Young Adult Special Interest Group. We discuss.. - the parallels of having a chronic illness and OCD - how OCD and anxiety can be particularly challenging when you have a chronic illness - ways in which ERP can differ for chronically ill patients - how Jessie's medical journey forced her to face some of her biggest exposures - how having a chronic illness is the ultimate "unknown"/"uncertainty" and tips for coping To learn more about Jessie and the Special Interest Group, follow her on Instagram @chronically.courageous or follow the link below: https://iocdf.org/special-interest-groups/chronic-illness-disability/ Head to my website at www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter, grab your free "Imagine Your Recovered Life" PDF, and download your free “5 Must Know Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts” video + access expertly crafted masterclasses just for you.  Course and more coming soon! Remember: this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as mental health or medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional advice of your own professional mental health or medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical or mental health professional before trying or implementing any information read here. Jenna Overbaugh, LPC

"Learn to use AI. That's, that's my message. You wanna learn to use AI as a professional and as a citizen in your personal life. The more you know how to use it, the better you'll make of it, the better your life will be. AI gives power; like any technology, it gives power to those who understand it and use it" - Pedro Domingos Recent developments in AI, specifically consumer-facing generative AIs, are helping people create a lot of cool content while also generating a ton of concern. A big bucket of that concern is AI alignment - what are the possible unintended consequences to humans? The internet transformed our relationship to information, but it took a few years; now, AI is doing it in real time.  My guest on this episode is Professor Pedro Domingos.  Pedro is a leading AI researcher and the author of the worldwide bestseller "The Master Algorithm." He is a professor of computer science at the University of Washington in Seattle. He won the Special Interest Group on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining Innovation Award and the international joint Conference on AI John McCarthy Award, two of the highest honors in data science and AI. Pedro helped start the fields of statistical relational AI, data stream mining, adversarial learning, machine learning for information integration, and influence maximization in social networks.  On this episode, we run the gamut to include... Where are we with generative AIs Pedro demystifies LLMs (Large Language Models) Progress and problems with generative AIs Hallucination in AI - and Illusion in humans The homunculus fallacy Risks, regulations, known-unknowns Comments on existential threats The S curve in emerging technologies like AI AI's possible impact on employment and the economy Artificial General Intellience or AGI Goals and end games, is AGI the goal? Does he think LLMs AI's like ChatGPT are conscious? No matter your technical level, you'll enjoy this discussion with Pedro. He is passionate about the subject matter, no surprise - much of what he's predicted has come to pass in the field, And if you feel a tinge of AI anxiety, consider this a bit of exposure therapy.  Listen and learn more about how these systems work and how they might impact your life.  For show notes and more, visit larryweeks.com