Podcasts about stay curious

This is a companion podcast for this morning's mantra. Growth begins the moment we step beyond the familiar. Today's meditation is a celebration of curiosity — the books that challenge us, the conversations that shift our perspective, and the simple joy of discovering something new. Your Morning Mantra: I remain curious and open to learning. Follow us on Instagram Follow @katiemattin on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growth begins the moment we step beyond the familiar. Today's meditation is a celebration of curiosity — the books that challenge us, the conversations that shift our perspective, and the simple joy of discovering something new. Your Morning Mantra: I remain curious and open to learning. Follow us on Instagram Follow @katiemattin on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don't usually have repeat guests on this podcast… except we're making an exception for the wonderful and wise Alan Alda. Alan Alda, of course, is an award-winning actor, writer, director, and podcast host. You probably know and love him as Hawkeye on M*A*S*H or Senator Arnie Vinick on The West Wing. He is endlessly curious on just about every topic—which makes him the perfect person to talk to about empathy, learning across differences (and disagreement), and how we might age into new hobbies and careers.  In this conversation, Alan and Kate discuss:   Tricks for staying curious as we age How to talk to someone you disagree with How Alan hopes to destigmatize Parkinson's Disease The difference between empathy and compassion and how to practice these important skills This episode originally aired March 2024.

Send us a message!The vacation rental industry has gone through major waves of change over the last two decades, and AI is quickly becoming one of the biggest shifts yet.In this episode, we are joined by John Suzuki, Chief Technology Evangelist at Staylist, for a conversation about the evolution of vacation rental technology, the pace of innovation, and what this next chapter could mean for property managers.John brings a long-term perspective on how far the industry has come, along with a thoughtful look at where it may be headed as AI becomes more deeply connected to the way operators work, serve guests, and build their businesses.Episode Chapters:02:46 - John's 20-Year Journey in the Vacation Rental Industry03:31 - How Vacation Rentals Moved From Phone and Fax Reservations Into the Mainstream of Travel04:47 - Why John Came Back to the Industry After Retiring09:20 - How AI Is Changing Property Management Technology10:53 - Why Property Managers Need Systems That Help Them Move Faster21:22 - The Importance of Connected Operations, Accounting, Reservations, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Guest Communication27:17 - How AI Can Support Call Tracking, Reservation Inquiries, and Guest Service28:43 - Why Guest Data Will Play a Bigger Role in Travel Personalization35:06 - The Ethical and Security Questions Surrounding AI42:54 - How Robotics Could Affect Hospitality, Housekeeping, and the Workforce46:16 - Why Professionals Need to Stay Curious and Keep Learning48:55 - How AI Can Help Property Managers Get Back to the Human Side of HospitalityIf you are trying to understand what AI means for the future of vacation rentals, this conversation offers both perspective and practical insight from someone who has seen the industry evolve through multiple waves of change. Connect with John:Website: https://www.johnsuzuki.com/ ✨ Exclusive Offer to Alex & Annie Listeners: Automate your short-term rental operations with Hospitable.Start a 14-day free trial and get 25% off your bill for the first 6 months.

AI is making it easier than ever to create content, but also easier than ever to disappear into the noise. So how do you actually stand out when everything starts to sound the same? And what does it really take to balance short-term results with long-term brand in a world that's moving this fast? In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Gautam Mehandru, SVP of marketing at CrowdStrike, to talk about navigating modern marketing, leading through change, and why curiosity might be your most important advantage right now. You'll hear them discuss: How Gautam's path from engineering to marketing shapes the way he solves problems and leads teams Why data isn't optional anymore and what happens when decisions are driven by opinion instead The real impact of AI on marketing today, including the rise of “AI slop” and how to cut through it What it takes to stand out in crowded, noisy industries where everything starts to look the same The ongoing tension between brand building and driving pipeline - and how to navigate both Why alignment between sales and marketing matters more than ever in a full-funnel world How staying curious (especially about AI) can be the difference between staying relevant or falling behind Resources: Gautam Mehandru on CrowdStrike | LinkedIn Lindsay Pedersen - Contact me to tell me who you'd like to hear as a guest! | Connect with me on LinkedIn

Our astrological exposé series uncovers interesting insights about a person or event and what the stars have to say about it, as interpreted by us. :)In today's episode, we get into the life of Tiger Woods, what we know about him from his decades in the limelight, some of his major wins and some of his dramas, and what was going on at the time of them all. Tune in to hear:what natal placements we feel lent themselves to his discipline, drive and successour analysis of various charts that cover everything from his winning streaks to his car wreckswhich planets were most catalyzing to him and how they interplayed with his natal chartwhat his Chiron return appeared to have in store for himand more!-Enjoy, and Stay Curious! :)Ready to look at charts in the most beautiful and functional way? Look no further than →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LUNA Cloud Astrology Software⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ← this link saves you 10%, or enter STAYCURIOUS on the signup page.Explore our first full season (Episodes 1-50) to explore our living astrological library!Sign up for our newsletter →⁠⁠ ⁠*HERE!*⁠⁠⁠Follow us on →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us some love in the form of a 5-star review and follow. :)

You'd be hard pressed to find a human who doesn't think flowers are beautiful... but do we understand the power they possess, too?In this episode, we chat with Katie Hess, founder of Lotus Wei, about all things flowers:her story of getting into this niche and fascinating spaceher worldwide flower hunting travels to find flowers and what her adventures have taught herwhat flower essences are and how to use them the subtle power of these remedies and how intuition and intention play key roles in our engagement with thema look at Katie's chart, including a very interesting transit from her pastand more!-LINKS from today's episode:Check out season 1 of Flower Hunters on YouTubeTake the flower quiz and stock up on flower essences at Lotuswei.com and use code STAYCURIOUS to save 10% on your first orderYou can find Lotus Wei on instagram @lotuswei and Katie @iamkatiehess-Enjoy, and Stay Curious! :)Ready to look at charts in the most beautiful and functional way? Look no further than →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LUNA Cloud Astrology Software⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ← this link saves you 10%, or enter STAYCURIOUS on the signup page.Explore our first full season (Episodes 1-50) to explore our living astrological library!Sign up for our newsletter →⁠ ⁠*HERE!*⁠⁠Follow us on →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us some love in the form of a 5-star review and follow. :)

Today's sermon, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, was offered on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The scripture passage this morning was Acts 1:1-14. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search YouTube for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."

Hello, hello, and welcome to another episode of the Red Couch Theology podcast. This week we have Erin Young joining us on the show because she brought the message this past Sunday and we talk about serving and how sometimes the difficulty of serving is that the person that we're called to serve, which is everyone that is nearby us, that's what Jesus says as a neighbor. Sometimes those people are people that we don't like, or we struggle with, or who are dangerous, and so we explore on today's show, how does God invite us to learn to love those people and be curious about them, even if they're normally someone we might be nervous around or afraid of.Send in your questions: https://redcouchtheology.com/

Una Crilly, a leadership consultant specializing in emotional intelligence, based in Dublin, Ireland, is our guest this episode. Una's work is in supporting leaders and managers in Ireland's retail and hospitality sectors. Una and Carrie have known each other for a few years now and share Genos International Emotional intelligence Certification. Listen in as Una discusses her passion and goal for helping people work smarter and unlock their potential, sharing examples from her work with managers, executive chefs and teams, not just workplace performance. We talked about he unique work cultures in hospitality and retail, highlighting the importance of understanding oneself and others in leadership roles, agreeing that emotional intelligence and self-awareness are learnable skills in supportive work environments. Una shared two success stories from her coaching practice, including a 60-year-old executive who transformed his leadership style and improved both team performance and personal well-being, and a chef who increased productivity by 20% after learning emotional intelligence skills. Una also discussed her personal experience with burnout early in her career, which motivated her passion for helping others avoid similar situations. Una and Carrie discussed the importance of teaching young people to regulate their emotions, set boundaries and practice self-care, using examples from chefs who use techniques like deep breathing and grounding exercises to manage stress. They emphasized the need for leaders to be present and authentic, sharing personal vulnerabilities to create a safe and trusting environment. Una shared her approach of using humor and physical activities to engage and energize participants in her training sessions. They also highlighted the significance of gratitude and resilience in overcoming challenges and building strong connections in the workplace.   If you enjoyed our conversation, subscribe and share with your workmates, family and network.   To Connect with Una: LI: linkedin.com/in/una-crilly-acc URL: https://www.positiveimpact.ie   Email: una@positiveimpact.ie   To Connect with Carrie: LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet URL: carriebenedet.com  Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—but where does it actually fit in vocational rehabilitation? In this episode, Carol Pankow sits down with Dr. Robert Froehlich to cut through the noise and get real about AI in VR practice. This isn't hype—and it's not fear. It's practical, grounded guidance.

This episode is a little different… because it's not polished, it's not scripted, and honestly, it's not trying to be either.What you're about to hear is a live conversation from the stage at WPPI 2026 with one of the most respected creative minds in our industry, Fer Juaristi.Fer has been photographing weddings for over 20 years, and what makes him different isn't just his work… it's the way he sees the world.This conversation goes way beyond photography. It's about curiosity. It's about resisting the pressure to conform. It's about building a life and a career that actually feels like yours.We talk about:Why chasing money is the fastest way to lose your creativityHow curiosity becomes your greatest competitive advantageThe danger of consuming too much from within the industryWhat it actually looks like to build a sustainable creative lifeWhy slowing down might be the most important thing you do this yearAnd maybe the most important idea from the entire conversation:You are a photographer long before you ever pick up a camera. Aftercast (PHOTOCO Exclusive):Inside PHOTOCO, we go deeper into this conversation with a private Aftercast episode where Miles breaks this down into real, actionable steps.We unpack:How to stay creative when every wedding starts to feel the sameThe difference between reacting vs. intentionally creatingWhy most photographers lose their best images without realizing itHow to build a creative process that actually evolves your workAnd most importantly…How to stay curious when the industry is constantly pulling you toward sameness.Key Takeaways from This Episode:You don't “turn on” creativity at weddings… you either live curious or you don'tWhat you consume shapes what you createConfidence is not required to create meaningful workCreativity requires space, margin, and permission to failSpeed is killing more photographers than competition ever willIf you don't define success for yourself, the industry will do it for youWhat We Talked About in the Aftercast (Sneak Peek):In the Aftercast, Miles expands on Fer's ideas and brings structure to them:Why intentionality is the new luxury in wedding photographyHow to shift from shooting moments → to building imagesThe concept of “creative security” and how to create it on wedding daysWhy personal projects are the missing piece in most photographers' growthThe real reason photographers plateau after 5–10 yearsIf this episode sparked something in you, the Aftercast is where it gets practical.Join PHOTOCO (The Photographic Collective):If you want more than just inspiration… if you want real growth, structure, and community, PHOTOCO is where that happens.Inside PHOTOCO, you'll get:Full Aftercast episodes (like this one) breaking down every podcast25+ in-depth trainings on weddings, business, and creativityMonthly live coaching callsAccess to a community of photographers who actually care about getting betterReal workflows, systems, and conversations that move your work forwardThis is where photographers go when they're ready to stop guessing.

Rachini Moosavi is the Chief Analytics Officer at UNC Health, an 18-hospital system serving the state of North Carolina. She's a first-generation American whose parents moved from Sri Lanka to Illinois. It took her until her late thirties to feel comfortable knowing exactly who she was, and that journey shaped how she leads today. Rachini started in consulting, fell into revenue cycle, and found her love of analytics there. She never planned to be a chief anything. Her career was a series of open doors she chose to walk through, and sometimes doors she had to make for herself by raising her hand and asking to be in the room. In this episode, Rachini talks about the Disney movie line that became her life mantra, leading UNC Health's sixth-largest Microsoft Fabric implementation worldwide, why vulnerability is a leadership superpower, and the advice she'd give every graduating class: it's perfectly okay to say "I don't know" when asked where you'll be in five years.     https://marxadvisory.com

Join us on "Heat Check" as we dig into the most extreme, bizarre, and sometimes suspicious weather events throughout history. From a disputed world record in the Libyan desert to medieval heatwaves that melted cathedrals, we explore the science, the stories, and the surprising ways humans have tried to understand and predict the unpredictable. Prepare for forensic meteorology, heat bursts that turn towns into ovens, and a 17th-century Prague rabbi's unconventional weather prediction. Chapters with Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to Heat Check01:12 The Hottest Air Temperature Ever Recorded? Al Azizia, Libya (1922)02:17  90 Years of a Disputed Record: Why Nobody Questioned It03:20 The Forensic Investigation: Uncovering the Truth Behind Al Azizia  04:20  Five Reasons Why the Record Was Invalidated06:26 Death Valley Takes the Crown (for now) & The Peachtree City Bust07:30  When Computers Get It Wrong: The 2000 Georgia Snowstorm08:32 Peachtree vs. Al Azizia: Why One Was Real and the Other Wasn't09:34  The Wild Phenomenon of Heat Bursts10:35 How a Dying Thunderstorm Can Superheat the Air11:37  Satan's Storm: Copperloo, Texas (1960)12:41  Could Al Azizia Have Been a Heat Burst?13:42.  Extreme Heat Around the World: Arctic, Canada, Sicily14:48  Verkhoyansk's 100-Degree Day and Lytton's Fiery Fate15:49  Medieval Heatwaves: Cathedrals Ablaze & Rivers Dry17:52 The Prague Rabbi's Winter Prediction (17th Century)18:55  "Whenever the First of Shvat Falls on a Wednesday..."20:03 Folk Science & Jewish Law: Explaining the Rabbi's Bedikuta21:06  Unraveling the Rabbi's Prediction: No Scientific Basis, but a Pattern of Weirdness22:08 The Human Brain's Trick & Prague's Enduring Weather Record23:10 Tying It All Together: Listening to the Atmosphere's Signals24:12  Stay Curious, Stay Cool, and Grab an Extra BlanketBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.

Most families think legacy planning starts with spreadsheets and legal docs. But what if the most important part of preserving wealth... has nothing to do with money?In this powerful episode of the Generational Wealth Masterclass, with Eric L. Dunavant, Matthew Sullivan, and Gavin Morel guiding the discussion, you'll explore what often determines whether a legacy endures: conversations. Not just any conversations — the right questions, deep listening, and the kind of silence that changes everything.Whether you're a high-net-worth couple building your empire or an empty-nester reflecting on your legacy, this video will help you uncover what matters beyond the numbers.

In this episode, Dr. Killeen reflects on a simple idea from Epictetus that carries lasting impact: we cannot learn what we think we already know. When we assume we have the answers, we stop asking questions and our growth begins to stall. True progress comes from staying open, curious, and willing to challenge what we think we understand. In dentistry, the most effective clinicians and leaders embrace this mindset. They continue learning, seek input from others, and recognize that confidence without humility can lead them in the wrong direction. By staying curious and acknowledging what we do not know, we keep improving and avoid becoming stagnant.

 The 14.5% That Changes EverythingIf you work 40 hours a week—8 hours a day—that's your baseline. Add in a lunch break (1 hour), a commute (1 hour), and suddenly you're at 50 hours dedicated to work each week.Then there's life's maintenance: eating, preparing food, cleaning, shopping—call it 2.5 hours a day. Exercise for 30 minutes. Quality time with family, a spouse, or a hobby: 2 hours. That's another 5 hours daily.Sleep? That's 8 hours.Add it all up on a workday: 23 hours accounted for. That leaves just 1 hour truly free.What about the weekends?Sleep: 8 hours.Maintenance (food, chores, shopping): 3 hours.Exercise: 30 minutes.Quality time: 2.5 hours.Total: 14 hours.That leaves 10 hours free each weekend day.So, across a week, you have roughly 1 free hour each workday and 10 each weekend day. That's 25 hours a week you could direct toward something special.Over 51 weeks (excluding vacation), that sums to 1,275 hours. A year has 8,760 hours. This means 14.5% of your year is discretionary time.Let that sink in. 85.5% of your time is committed. But 14.5% is yours to design.And yet, for most people, that 14.5% vanishes—often into the void of social media, endless scrolling, or tasks that feel urgent but aren't important.So, the real question is: Where is your 14.5% actually going?This is where people get stuck. They feel busy, assume they're productive, and live off stories like: “I don't have time,” “This week was crazy,” or “I've just been slammed.”But have you ever truly looked at where your time is lost?Think about it this way: If you wanted to get in the best shape of your life, a good trainer wouldn't start by screaming at you to run harder. They'd say, “Track everything you eat for a month.” Because you can't improve what you refuse to measure.Time works the same way.That 14.5% is supposedly “yours,” but most of us are flying blind. We have opinions and excuses, but no real data.You can't fix what you won't look at.The Challenge: Your Time AuditFor the next seven days, I want you to track everything you do in 30-minute increments.Yes, everything. Work, commute, meals, dishes, deep work, scrolling, Netflix, gym, walking the dog, family time. All of it.(You'll get even deeper insights if you do this for 30 days, but start with just seven.)I know how this sounds. It's intense. You're basically choosing to become a time-obsessive for a week. But I promise, if you do it, this will be one of the most eye-opening exercises of your year.I do this regularly to see how I lose my precious time. I want to learn piano and improve my Thai. If I want to do that, I need to find the time for it—without burning out.Three Rules for a Successful AuditBefore you start, follow these three rules so you don't accidentally ruin the whole point.Rule 1: Do NOT Alter Your Week.This is the biggest mistake. People treat the audit like a performance review and try to “win” by looking good on paper. Don't. If you normally game for four hours, log four hours. If you scroll for two hours before bed, log it. The goal is not a perfect week; it's your real week. You can't plug leaks you refuse to write down.Rule 2: Look for Patterns.Don't obsess over one weird day. Zoom out. Patterns are where the leaks live. Track for a week (or a month) and calmly analyze where the hours go.Rule 3: Stay Curious, Not Critical.You're going to see things you don't love. That's normal. But if you use this audit as ammunition to beat yourself up, it stops working.Treat everything like data—like a scientist running an experiment, emotionally detached from the outcome. Guilt is terrible fuel. It burns hot for a day, then you crash, back at zero with extra shame on top.Remember: This is about catching patterns you didn't consciously choose, so you can choose differently.Your Permission SlipHere's the truth about your 14.5%.Some of it should go to deep work—the stuff that moves your life forward and makes you proud when your head hits the pillow.And some of it should go to being a human. Resting. Screwing around. Doing absolutely nothing “productive” on purpose.This audit is not about turning your free time into a second job. It's not about squeezing every drop from your life like you're optimizing a robot. It's about making sure you're spending your time on purpose instead of by accident.Because often, the leak isn't “fun.” The leak is the weird stuff that sneaks in: the scrolling that doesn't even feel good, the half-working/half-distracting limbo, the activities that look like rest but leave you more drained.The audit shows you the difference.I have very productive days where I don't lose time. And I have to “pay” for those with rest. Don't become a robot that just functions.The opposite trap is procrastination—wasting time on meaningless things instead of truly enjoying it. We often think we can't enjoy our time because we've wasted it. Our bad conscience drives more procrastination.Instead, first ensure you enjoy your time to become productive. Your inner child will sabotage your efforts if it doesn't get playtime.First, enjoy time. Then, productivity will follow.My Video:  Where Does Your Time Actually Go https://youtu.be/2YOMAvt8Bh8My Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast5/Where-Does-Your-Time-Actually-Go.mp3

This week on The Roseanne Barr Podcast, Roseanne sits down with Ian Crossland for a conversation that goes wherever the hell it wants. Less politics, more curiosity—the two get into what it means to stay open-minded in a world that's constantly trying to box you in. From questioning your own beliefs to exploring ideas most people are too afraid to even touch, Ian brings his thoughtful, big-picture perspective while Roseanne keeps it grounded, honest, and unpredictable. It's a loose, free-flowing hang where nothing is off-limits—just two people chasing interesting ideas, challenging assumptions, and seeing where the conversation leads.   Ian Crossland: https://linktr.ee/iancrossland https://x.com/IanCrossland -------------------------------------------------  Sponsored By: Rumble Wallet Download Rumble Wallet now—now with USA₮—and step away from the big banks --- for good! https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/roseanne The Wellness Company Try the new 45-capsule RX Parasite Cleanse with two full cycles, now $250 less. USA compounded and doctor prescribed. Visit https://twc.health/RB and use code RB for $35 off plus free shipping. USA residents only

About Chelle Johnson Chelle is a first-generation college graduate who grew up with limiting beliefs, fear, and dysfunction. Through faith, resilience, grit, and determination, she achieved executive leadership roles in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources at Fortune 50 companies including Comcast, Lockheed Martin, Quest Diagnostics and Honeywell. She has lived and worked in Asia and Latin America, acquired her MBA, and speaks Spanish and English. Through her agency Best You Talent Advisors, she now helps high achievers and diversity allies discover and amplify their strengths and purpose and realize abundance in their careers and lives. Chelle is a career ally, change maker, and positive mental fitness authority who helps people be their best. She loves guiding people to get crystal clear on who they are and what they want and building the courage and confidence to achieve those personal and professional goals. She is known for coaching and advising people to listen to their inner wisdom, take risks, build their bravery and have the courage to seek their best lives. Episode Notes 00:00 Intro 11:25 Lesson 1: Learn the Business Deeply 16:17 Lesson 2: Relationships Matter 22:00 Lesson 3: Stay Curious and Keep Learning 30:44 Lesson 4: The Most Important Person to Impress is Yourself 38:04 Lesson 5: Admit and Learn from Failures  

Send us Fan MailSeason 14 is HERE — and we're kicking things off with a reunion three years in the making.Welcome back to Hikes & Mics! For our Season 14 premiere, I recorded in person on the banks of the Salt River in Arizona with two beloved returning guests: Tami and Elise — first featured back in Season 2.In this episode, we cover:

The Akashic Record has a magical sort of sound to it, no? What is it? Where do I find it? How do I read it?!All of those questions and so much more are part of this episode's conversation. We get into an awesome discussion with Candice, of Rasa Healing, and talk about:her history and experience with the Akashahow the Akashic Records are a beautifully accurate representation of Piscean energywhat the heck the Akasha is, who can read it, and howincredible studies that Candice has been conducting to bring the Akashic Records more to the forefront of consciousnessa look at Candice's chartand more!-LINKS from today's episode:Candice has an Akashic Training Module 1, where you learn to read your own Record, which begins May 14, for more info on that and everything else Candice offers, check the links below!Join monthly FREE Akashic Predictions here: https://rasahealing.mn.co/share/ZSzHabzW4esdVx-d?utm_source=manualTo schedule individual sessions: www.rasahealingservices.comLearn more about my work on socials: @RasaHealing Instagram and Facebook-Enjoy, and Stay Curious! :)Ready to look at charts in the most beautiful and functional way? Look no further than →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LUNA Cloud Astrology Software⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ← this link saves you 10%, or enter STAYCURIOUS on the signup page.Explore our first full season (Episodes 1-50) to explore our living astrological library!Sign up for our newsletter → ⁠*HERE!*⁠Follow us on →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us some love in the form of a 5-star review and follow. :)

The last regularly scheduled episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is a discussion between Nica and Carolyn on how cruising has changed. Summary Today's episode of The Boat Galley podcast is actually a little different. Welcome to a conversation between Carolyn Shearlock and Nica Waters on changes to cruising in the past few decades. But first, we have some news for you.  We've enjoyed recording this podcast for over 800 episodes over the past eight years. That's a lot of useful information available in short episodes--most less than ten minutes long. If you're new to the podcast, make sure you go back and check out our old content.  Thank you to all our listeners. And also, thank you to our sponsors who have supported us. We reached out to our sponsors because we use and love their products. We're not only grateful for their support of the podcast but also for how they've helped make our own cruising lives easier.  Changes in Cruising Nica first began cruising in the 1990s, and Carolyn began in 2002. Since then, we've seen a lot of changes. One of the biggest has been access to information. With access to satellite-based internet, it's easier to get information than ever. The new challenge is learning to differentiate between useful information and infotainment. GPS Of course, a huge game-changer has been the arrival of GPS. In the early days, it wasn't reliable. Early chart plotters made it appear your boat was on land, and GPS service included a warning that it would only be reliable to five miles.  Nica notes that in her current location in French Polynesia, GPS has made navigation much easier. However, she would not rely on it at night.   Ease of Setting Out Carolyn notes that it used to be typical for cruisers to begin by coastal cruising. They might stay just offshore for five years while they gain the skills required to travel farther afield.  Today, it's easier to set off more quickly. You can connect to the information you need farther from shore. However, it also means some cruisers don't have the experience and skills to rely on if things go wrong.  More cruisers set out with a big goal, like circumnavigating. Carolyn reminds us of Lin Pardey's advice: to keeping going as long as it's fun.  Nica notes that many cruisers are buying larger and more luxurious vessels. That means that they may not have a plan for when their freezer fails or their watermaker needs to be repaired. Skills like knowing how to keep food without refrigeration or how to gather rainwater can help any cruiser if equipment breaks down in a remote location. Redundancy of skills is as important as redundancy in equipment.  Returning to navigation, a cruiser needs to have a plan for if GPS itself becomes unavailable. With paper charts no longer being updated, this becomes a greater challenge.  Carolyn credits her experience as a small boat racer for having the skills to move her boat if something goes wrong. Although she feels self-sufficiency is important, she also expresses gratitude for fellow cruisers who suggested quick fixes when she and Dave were trying to make the perfect repair.  Advice for Cruisers The Boat Galley exists to make cruising easier and more fun. So it's time to share some advice.  Flexibility Nica and Carolyn agree that mental flexibility and the ability to slow down are among the most important traits for any cruiser. The theme music of the podcast expresses this key. It's titled "Slow Down." Stay Curious and Open to Adventure   There will be days when you feel tired or homesick. But if you keep that curiosity and sense of adventure, whether you're sailing in familiar waters or farther ashore, you'll be enjoying the best benefits of cruising.  Carolyn reminds us that you can't plan for everything. That's actually the definition of adventure--not knowing what will happen next.   Not everything will look like a YouTube video. You'll experience highs and lows. But most of cruising is the mundane middle--washing dishes, moving stuff around to reach other stuff, etc.  Farewell Carolyn and Nica are proud of all the work they've done on the podcast, providing useful tips for others. They love hearing from listeners and look forward to sharing more about this amazing lifestyle.  Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself!  Links: Lin and Larry Pardey Books (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4rw1B07 Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig  

Most architects stop coding... and that's exactly where they lose their edge. Dennis Doomen has been a hands-on coding architect for 30 years, and his take is blunt: if you're not in the code, you can't make good architectural decisions. Period.In this episode, we get into the real causes of codebase rot, why dogmatic pattern-following destroys teams, how Dennis uses AI tools to build open source projects without compromising his standards, and why documentation and decision records might be the most underrated investment a software team can make.This one is for software engineers and architects who want to stay sharp, stay relevant, and build systems that actually last.00:00:00 - Intro00:01:05 - Why Dennis Refuses to Stop Coding (After 30 Years)00:02:54 - The Only Way to Be an Effective Software Architect00:04:43 - What Happens When Teams Copy Patterns Without Understanding Them00:06:23 - Software Engineering Is About Battling Complexity00:08:20 - When to Break Consistency to Reduce Complexity00:09:24 - The Problem with Overzealous SOLID Principles00:11:06 - The Future Where We Don't Care About Code Anymore00:12:07 - How Dennis Built an Open Source Library with GitHub Copilot00:14:18 - Accepting AI-Generated Code That Doesn't Meet Your Standards00:16:39 - How to Use AI Without Losing Code Quality00:17:41 - The Execution Is Accelerating — What Actually Matters Now00:20:19 - Why Tests Are Your Safety Net in an AI-First World00:23:44 - Lessons Learned from Letting AI Run Unsupervised00:26:46 - Should Teams Standardize Which AI Tool They Use?00:27:32 - Junior Devs and AI: Learning Skills vs. Speed00:29:21 - How to Stay Curious and Critical in an AI-Assisted Team00:33:43 - How to Build a Software Engineer from Scratch Today00:34:38 - Dennis's Emoji-Based Pull Request Review System00:36:45 - What AI Still Can't Do: Holistic Architectural Thinking00:38:38 - Why Your Git History Is More Valuable Than You Think00:40:44 - Decision Records: The Architecture Investment That Pays Off00:43:16 - When Documentation Saved Dennis from a Bad Management Decision00:44:47 - The Tailwind Layoffs and the Open Source Business Model Crisis00:46:27 - Guidelines for Consuming Open Source Responsibly00:49:51 - Why You Should Open Source Your Own ProjectsGuest: Dennis Doomen - Microsoft MVP, open source creator (FluentAssertions and more), and coding architect at Aviva Solutions.#softwaredevelopment #softwarearchitecture #softwareengineering

Arguably the most legendary sequel of all time?! At least of animated movies... we've got strong opinions about this one around here (at least Meli does!)For our final astrological movie review of this past astrological and podcast season / year, we cover Frozen 2 and get into:Anna, Elsa and Olaf's big 3s!How Piscean the themes in the movie aresome interesting dates around the announcement and release of the movieand more!-Enjoy, and Stay Curious! :)Ready to look at charts in the most beautiful and functional way? Look no further than →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LUNA Cloud Astrology Software⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ← this link saves you 10%, or enter STAYCURIOUS on the signup page.Explore our first full season (Episodes 1-50) to explore our living astrological library!Sign up for our newsletter →⁠ ⁠*HERE!*⁠⁠Follow us on →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us some love in the form of a 5-star review and follow. :)

Ty and Penny talk about her journey with horses and mules searching for a feel and staying curious.

In this episode, Dr. Killeen talks about the kind of learning that never stops. Not CE credits or classroom time, but the everyday growth that keeps us adaptable and relevant in dentistry. As materials evolve, technology advances, and patient expectations shift, staying open to learning is what keeps us moving forward. The biggest obstacle is often our own ego and the belief that we already know enough. The moment you admit you do not know something, is the moment real growth begins.

As we celebrate Women's History Month and the week of International Women's Day, Grit & Gravitas is marking the moment with a conversation about curiosity, courage, and the power of listening. Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan sit down with Ashley Walkowiak, Executive Director of the Governor's Advisory Commission on Women, who is leading the most comprehensive look at women's issues in Pennsylvania in more than a generation. Ashley's path to this work is deeply personal. After surviving sexual violence as a teenager, it took years before she felt ready to disclose and begin processing her trauma. Over time, that experience helped shape her commitment to public service and to creating systems that better support victims and families. She also shares a defining early moment in her career when curiosity pushed her out of her comfort zone. Her advice today reflects both her personal and professional journey: stay curious and listen well. “It's easy for us to take experiences and put them aside to get through the day instead of processing it, working on it, and integrating it into the fullness of who you are as a human being,” Ashley says. Follow the Governor's Advisory Commission on Women on Facebook and Instagram: @pawomen.

Most of the planets in any astrological chart you look at are staying within certain parameters, but every once in a while, they step out of bounds...In this episode, we get into Out of Bounds (OOB) planets:all the details about which planets can be the culprits and which notwhat does each planet act like when it's out of bounds?how to learn if you have OOB planets in your birth charta look at our birth charts and the breakdown of our out of bounds planets and how they present in our livesa dive into Albert Einstein and Tiger Woods and their OOB placementsa terrifying visit from a flying creature... and more!-Enjoy, and Stay Curious! :)Ready to look at charts in the most beautiful and functional way? Look no further than →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LUNA Cloud Astrology Software⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ← this link saves you 10%, or enter STAYCURIOUS on the signup page.Explore our first full season (Episodes 1-50) to explore our living astrological library!Sign up for our newsletter →⁠ ⁠*HERE!*⁠⁠Follow us on →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us some love in the form of a 5-star review and follow. :)

In February 2026, Neptune entered Aries to stay for the next 14 years, and for a week, Saturn joined it at exactly 0°. A long awaited, much anticipated moment, due to its novelty of never having happened in the history of astrology at this exact point... we sat with curious bated breath to see what would come.In this episode, we invited two friends, Eileen McKusick and Tony Rissley, who have natal 0° Aries placements to chat with us about what this transit felt like for them.In this chat, we get into:how different natal placements being triggered by the same transits can manifest in totally different ways; can't be actually predicted!Eileen & Tony's real-life accountsMeli's manifestations of this transit squaring her 0° Uranus conjunct Saturn in Capricornhow this energy has impacted motivationpractical advice for how to navigate this kind of (potentially chaotic) energy, or any potent energy impacting your chart!& some nice laughs and random stories. :)-Enjoy, and Stay Curious! :)Ready to look at charts in the most beautiful and functional way? Look no further than →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LUNA Cloud Astrology Software⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ← this link saves you 10%, or enter STAYCURIOUS on the signup page.Explore our first full season (Episodes 1-50) to explore our living astrological library!Sign up for our newsletter →⁠ ⁠*HERE!*⁠⁠Follow us on →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us some love in the form of a 5-star review and follow. :)

In this final month of the astrological year, we bring to you a most aligned Piscean event: the Salem Witch Trials.In this episode, we:take a historical trip back to 1692 to investigate the who, what, where and why of this eventmarvel at what it must have been like to have been involved in these trialsconsider the motive and details around these trialsreview the chart of the first day of the trials and breakdown the energies that were affecting the collective.and more!-Enjoy, and Stay Curious! :)Ready to look at charts in the most beautiful and functional way? Look no further than →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LUNA Cloud Astrology Software⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ← this link saves you 10%, or enter STAYCURIOUS on the signup page.Explore our first full season (Episodes 1-50) to explore our living astrological library!Sign up for our newsletter → ⁠*HERE!*⁠Follow us on →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us some love in the form of a 5-star review and follow. :)

Happy Friday, Heal Squad! It's a Regular Guy Friday that kicks off with Easter candy already invading Target shelves and somehow spirals into Boston sports nostalgia, remixing stadium anthems, and the unexpected life lessons inside renovating a hoarder house in Connecticut. Updates from acting class, what it feels like to be pushed, seen, and challenged in a new way, and the Olympics. A hilarious energy vampire video that hits a little too close to home, and yes… serious consideration of bringing back skeeball as a league sport. Underneath the randomness is something real: trying new things even when it's uncomfortable. Not letting noise dictate your direction. Following what gives you energy. And remembering that growth doesn't always look dramatic, sometimes it looks like showing up, staying curious, and laughing at yourself along the way. Very RGF. Bye Betches! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

This week stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about the wonderful meanderings of the curious musical mind! can be found at the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fillomusic Enjoy their music on Spotify, or you can find them on the new 561 Music Playlist we created of various local artists that we will be continually updating. on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4udnZ221miXqDW43Ledx6Z 561 Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7y2i0AgJTGRMtxMADgZ7AZ?si=Zp77sq_BTue_wWTDouxH2g 561 Music Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/561musicpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/561musicpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/561musicpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/561musicpodcast A huge thank you to our sponsors this week. JUPITER INLET BOAT RENTALS A new ear for Jupiter Inlet Boat Rentals, Palm Beach County's Premier Boat Rental Company and Boat Rental Club. As an alternative to boat ownership, our membership club ranks number #1 in boat quality, availability and customer satisfaction. OASIS ROOT COFFEE AND KAVA LOUNGE Oasis Root Coffee and Kava Lounge in Jupiter is a fun, relaxing place to come by drink kava, java, or tea, and hang out… South Pacific Style! Open daily from 8am-1am. Located at 185 E. Indiantown Rd., Suite 111, Jupiter, FL 33477. 561 MUSIC SCHOOL AND STUDIO Thank you to Justin and 561 MUSIC SCHOOL AND STUDIO for all they do to make our podcasts as professional as possible. If you are looking to do a podcast, record an album, do a live stream, or anything of that type, Live Music Community is the place to go. 561 MUSIC SCHOOL AND STUDIO is also a music school that takes it up a notch by not only teaching the foundations of music theory and songs on instruments and vocals but also teaches the students the full band experience. They team your child up with like-minded individuals who then go on to play shows, do live streams, and learn the dos and don'ts of being in a successful working band. You can find them online at https://www.561musicstudio.com and on Facebook and Instagram. 561 Music Podcast was recorded by our producer Justin Hucker at 561 Music School and Studio, which offers podcasting, video production, live stream, music lessons, recording and so much more. Check them out and take a virtual studio tour here: Thank you to Justin and 561 MUSIC SCHOOL AND STUDIO for all they do to make our podcasts as professional as possible. If you are looking to do a podcast, record an album, do a live stream, or anything of that type, Live Music Community is the place to go. 561 MUSIC SCHOOL AND STUDIO is also a music school that takes it up a notch by not only teaching the foundations of music theory and songs on instruments and vocals but also teaches the students the full band experience. They team your child up with like-minded individuals who then go on to play shows, do live streams, and learn the dos and don'ts of being in a successful working band. You can find them online at https://www.561musicstudio.com and on Facebook and Instagram.

Marriage is a journey, not a destination.   Discover what happens after the vows. Learn how to make your relationship thrive from day one! Build a strong foundation for your marriage with key tips and heartfelt stories.   Stress-free Wedding Planning Podcast #188: From 'I Do' to Forever: Crucial Insights for Newlyweds! Host: Sal & Sam Music: "Sam's Tune" by Rick Anthony   TIMESTAMP 00:00 Introduction to From 'I Do' to Forever: Crucial Insights for Newlyweds! 01:00 Podcast Overview and Goals 02:30 The Realities of Marriage 05:15 Communication: The Key to a Lasting Marriage 06:10 Teamwork in Marriage 08:30 Wedding Tip Wednesday: Groom Entrance Song 10:00 Stay Curious and Date Again 11:00 Protect The Fun and Friendship 12:00 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement 13:00 Closing Remarks and Farewell   Get your FREE no-obligation report TODAY: "8 QUESTIONS YOU MUST ASK A WEDDING PROFESSIONAL BEFORE BOOKING THEM" http://forms.aweber.com/form/55/756659955.htm Music List Giveaway  https://www.afterhourseventsofne.com/guestcontact   Join us in the Stress-free Wedding Planning Facebook group  https://urlgeni.us/facebook/Stress-Free-CT-Wedding-Advice   Copyright © 2026 Atmosphere Productions LLC All Rights Reserved. Produced by Atmosphere Productions in association with After Hours Events of New England https://atmosphere-productions.com https://www.afterhourseventsofne.com #2028Bride #2026Bride #2027Bride #WeddingPlanning #WeddingCeremony #newlywed #NewEnglandWedding #WeddingPreparations #WeddingChecklist #WeddingProTips #weddingexperts #WeddingIdeas #WeddingGoals #WeddingWisdom #WeddingTips #StressFreeWedding #StressFreeWeddingPlanning #StressFreeWeddingPlanningPodcast #WeddingPodcast #WeddingTipWednesday #WeddingAdvice #afterthewedding #postwedding #CTweddingdj #WeddingDJ #AtmosphereProductions #AfterHoursEventsOfNE      

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Dirt Diaries! Today, we are looking at what the 1999 cinematic masterpiece starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz got right in terms of ancient history, Egyptology, and more! From the curse of the Hom Dai, Imhotep, and the Book of the Dead, we are covering it all!-Stay Curious! Travel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn

If you're on any social media platform, there's gotta be at least one ad for a nervous system related something in your feed, and while you probably shouldn't believe everything you see, this part of the human experience does appear to be an important one. In this episode, we chat with chiropractor, Dr. Dyllon Mawn about:his unique journey to chiropractic and the healing artsthe importance of the nervous system and some tips of how to connect with selfauthenticity and its core-level significance in his Aquarian paththe connection between soul, body, mind, consciousness...some astrological deep dives into Dyllon's chartand more!--LINKS from today's episode:You can find Dyllon, all his offerings and books at his website --> ⁠HERE⁠!And connect with him on instagram --> HERE! @drdyllonmawn-Enjoy, and Stay Curious! :)Ready to look at charts in the most beautiful and functional way? Look no further than →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LUNA Cloud Astrology Software⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ← this link saves you 10%, or enter STAYCURIOUS on the signup page.Explore our first full season (Episodes 1-50) to explore our living astrological library!Sign up for our weekly newsletter → ⁠*HERE!*⁠Follow us on →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us some love in the form of a 5-star review and follow. :)

A message from Cary - he's away for a couple weeks so there's a gap in podcast episodes. Also -a  reminder to sign up to win the free ticket giveaway to AI Business World, taking place April 29th & 30th in Anaheim, California. Info on the event and the form to enter to win is on the homepage of www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Stay Curious!

How do we talk to our teens about friendships, dating, sex, and consent—without panicking, preaching, or pushing them away? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Bronwyn Carroll, pediatric emergency medicine physician, mom of four, and child protection advocate. With over 20 years of frontline experience, she shares what she's seen, what works, and how parents can build “conversational scaffolding” early—so hard conversations feel natural later. We talk about: Why healthy romantic relationships are built on early childhood friendships How to help teens recognize red flags in dating relationships The emotional and physical risks of teen dating violence Why welcoming your teen's boyfriend or girlfriend may be smarter than banning them How to talk about consent in clear, practical ways Why honest conversations about sex don't encourage early sexual activity (and what research from the Netherlands shows) How alcohol, vulnerability, and online spaces increase risk And most importantly—how to stay calm and connected when your teen is emotionally flooded Dr. Carroll reminds us that no topic should be off-limits—and that starting the conversation today can make all the difference.

One of the most legendary Aquarian Sun public figures: Mr. Bob Marley. This episode covers what we learned from watching the One Love movie, and even moreso what we gleaned from his natal chart:how the Aquarius archetype showed up strongly through him and the way he lived his lifethe way his chart interacted with his famous peace concert as well as the movie releasewhat he accomplished in his short life and some of the struggles he hadhow strong of a Chiron signature he had and how we think he worked with it...& more!-Enjoy, and Stay Curious! :)Ready to look at charts in the most beautiful and functional way? Look no further than →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LUNA Cloud Astrology Software⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ← this link saves you 10%, or enter STAYCURIOUS on the signup page.Explore our first full season (Episodes 1-50) to explore our living astrological library!Sign up for our weekly newsletter → ⁠*HERE!*⁠Follow us on →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us some love in the form of a 5-star review and follow. :)

The market is shifting. Again. Technology's evolving, buyer behavior is different, and if you're leading the same way you were even two years ago, you're likely behind. Innovation isn't optional anymore. It's the job. In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, I'll break down what innovation actually looks like for a recruiting leader, and how to make it part of your weekly rhythm, not just an abstract idea. Episode Breakdown [00:00] Introduction – The market will keep changing. Your job is to stay relevant in how you lead, recruit, and build [01:00] Innovation Isn't About Being Trendy – It's about staying adaptable and asking better questions [01:30] The Best Leaders Are Curious – They're learners, observers, and pattern spotters. They don't assume what worked last year will work this year [02:00] 5 Ways to Stay Innovative Stay Close to the Pain – Talk to your team, your recruits, your producers. Innovation starts where the friction is Don't Protect Outdated Systems – What got you here won't get you there. Reevaluate your systems, your onboarding, your follow-up Use Vision as Your Filter – Know what you're building. Let it guide what you change and what you keep Learn Out Loud – Share what you're learning with your team. When they see you growing, they feel safe to do the same Build a Rhythm for Experimentation – Innovation shouldn't be spontaneous. It should be structured. Run small tests. Audit your process. Pilot something new [04:00] Real-World Example – A leader struggling with social content ran one small test: short-form video with a tight script. It worked. Now it's a core part of their recruiting system [05:00] Final Word – Innovation doesn't mean reinvention. It means curiosity, clarity, and courage to adapt Key Takeaways Innovation Is a Discipline, Not a Spark – The best leaders block time to audit, reflect, and experiment Curiosity Beats Control – You don't have to know everything. You just have to be open and responsive Vision Helps You Say No – When you know where you're going, you can say no to trends that don't serve the mission You Win With Small Experiments, Not Big Overhauls – Pilot something. Measure it. Refine it. That's the rhythm The Market Is Always Changing, And That's Your Edge – Most leaders resist change. Great leaders adapt to it The future will keep evolving. The question is: will you evolve with it? The leaders who stay curious, stay close to the pain, and stay grounded in vision are the ones who will win 2026.

With February 17th, 2026 marking the Chinese Zodiac shift from the year of the Wood Snake to the year of the Fire Horse, the energy is slated to be wildly different, much like the western tropical zodiac predicts... So, we put our research hats on to compare both ancient wisdoms. In this episode, we get into:the similarities and differences between this annual shift's energies thru the lens of the western and eastern zodiacthe basics of the Chinese zodiacthe integration of the Na Yin aspects of the Chinese zodiaca look at the past Wood Snake and Fire Horse years for what to possibly expectsome pretty good randomness, too :)-Enjoy, and Stay Curious! :)Ready to look at charts in the most beautiful and functional way? Look no further than →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LUNA Cloud Astrology Software⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ← this link saves you 10%, or enter STAYCURIOUS on the signup page.Explore our first full season (Episodes 1-50) to explore our living astrological library!Sign up for our weekly Mercurial Musings newsletter → ⁠*HERE!*⁠Follow us on →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us some love in the form of a 5-star review and follow. :)

Author of the End to Upside Down Series, Mark Gober has written 7 books over the last decade, all tackling a different topic that offered the opportunity for critical thinking and some big unlearning of previously held truths.In this episode, we get into:his process for questioning his beliefs and staying groundedthe meaning of life thru the lens of consciousness versus the brain-based mindseveral of the 180s he has experienced in his adult life and how he has navigated thema loooot of chart exploration of many different aspects of Mark's lifeand more!-LINKS from today's episode:You can find Mark, all his offerings and books at his website --> ⁠HERE⁠!& follow him on all socials: @markgober_author-Enjoy, and Stay Curious! :)Ready to look at charts in the most beautiful and functional way? Look no further than →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LUNA Cloud Astrology Software⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ← this link saves you 10%, or enter STAYCURIOUS on the signup page.Explore our first full season (Episodes 1-50) to explore our living astrological library!Sign up for our weekly Mercurial Musings newsletter → ⁠*HERE!*⁠Follow us on →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us some love in the form of a 5-star review and follow. :)

This is my digital diary. I do this every Thursday. It is my reminder to check in with myself, and your reminder to join in as well. These will be unapologetically raw and uncut like Norense duhhh

Welcome to episode #254!

Deep beneath the dark waters of Loch Ness, a mystery has survived for centuries. From ancient Scottish folklore and medieval chronicles to modern sonar scans and viral photographs, the legend of the Loch Ness Monster—known affectionately as Nessie—refuses to disappear.In this episode, we trace the origins of the Loch Ness Monster, examine famous sightings, scientific explanations, hoaxes, and ask the question that still divides the world: Is Nessie a living creature, a misidentified phenomenon, or the perfect urban legend?A journey into belief, mystery, and why some stories never die.Read more at http://mythlok.com/urban-legends/loch-ness-monster/Stay Curious. Stay Mythical.

What if your OKRs are actually holding you back? Radhika Dutt flips goal-setting on its head, showing why most leaders chase numbers instead of progress. She unpacks performance illusion when teams look successful but quietly stall and how a puzzle-based approach creates real ownership and innovation. We dive into her Dutt's Law ("metrics are for insight, not evaluation"), why curiosity beats control, and how to run teams that tell the truth instead of gaming the numbers. This episode isn't anti-goals – it's about building smarter ones that actually grow your people and your business. Timestamps: 00:00 — Cold Open & Intro 03:42 — Turning OKRs on Their Head (Where Goals Really Came From) 06:55 — Performance Illusion: When Numbers Lie to Leaders 07:35 — Goals vs Puzzles: A Simple Question That Changes Everything 12:49 — Dutt's Law: Metrics Are for Insight, Not Evaluation 17:28 — The Avid Story: Hitting Targets While Losing the Market 21:19 — The Infinite Game: How to Stay Curious and Keep Growing 23:19 — Fear of Losing Control: Leaders and the Puzzle Mindset 31:02 — The O-H-L-A Method: Objectives, Hypotheses, Learnings, Adaptation 31:23 — Psychological Safety: Getting the Truth from Your Team 38:13 — Why Big, Hairy Goals Are Bullshit Website: www.radicalproduct.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-dutt

In Maasai tradition, the divine does not always speak from the sky.Neiterkob is a mortal messenger who walks among humans, often disguised as a poor old man. Sent as an observer and tester, he evaluates human behavior—rewarding kindness, punishing cruelty, and revealing the true nature of those he encounters.In this episode, we explore the story of Neiterkob, his role as a moral examiner rather than a god, and the deeper lesson behind his wanderings. His tales remind us that compassion is never invisible, and that judgment may arrive in the most ordinary of forms.This is not a story about worship.It is a story about how we treat one another—when no one seems to be watching.Read more at https://mythlok.com/neiterkob/Stay Curious. Stay Mythical.

www.theoppositeofsmalltalk.com/starthere With over 200 episodes it can be difficult to direct new listeners on where to start. In this episode Danielle and Kristy talk about our Signature Episodes playlist (linked above) which represent what the podcast is about and the kind of 'big talk' conversations we aim to bring to you. If you like this podcast, please consider sharing the Signature Episodes link with a friend and giving us a review on this platform.  Thank you for listening - Stay Curious, and Talk Big!  

Christmas time often brings difficult to navigate family drama. In this episode, Chad and Robert share practical, Spirit-led wisdom for navigating difficult family dynamics with grace and love.Subscribe to receive our latest videos!Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleyccTo support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/givingGod loves you no matter who you are, what you've done, or what's been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley.Chapters:01:02 Behind the Scenes of Christmas Services  04:16 Christmas Traditions in the Moore and Watson Homes  07:06 The Old Days of Christmas Dramas  09:47 It's Okay to Disappoint Extended Family  11:10 Prioritize Your Immediate Family  12:19 When Family Doesn't Share Your Values  14:48 How to Love People Who Disagree With You  15:53 Loving Your Spouse by Loving Their Family  17:24 Let Go of the Ideal Holiday  18:51 Playing the Family Gathering Like a Game  20:23 Ask Questions. Stay Curious. Love Deeply.  22:44 Walk Into the Room With a Different Attitude  23:17 Great Open-Ended Questions to Ask  24:25 Be Genuinely Interested in Their World

I am thrilled to reconnect with Nick Norwitz today. Nick is a researcher and educator with a mission to make metabolic health a mainstream concern. He graduated valedictorian from Dartmouth College, completed his PhD in metabolism at the University of Oxford, and earned his MD at Harvard Medical School. He has become known as a clinical researcher and metabolic health educator, speaking and writing on various topics, including brain health, microbiome, mitochondrial function, cholesterol, and more.  In our conversation, we discuss the challenges of providing evidence-based medicine, and Nick shares his personal story of overcoming inflammatory bowel disease with a ketogenic diet. We explore the research on statins reducing endogenous GLP-1 production, highlighting the importance of staying curious. We also clarify the different types of type 2 diabetes, the effects of biomolecular aging, and different perspectives on Lp(a).  Nick always provides thoughtful and valuable insights on a range of topics. His Substack is one of my favorites, sharing several ways to enhance your learning process, as a clinician or a layperson. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How his struggle with inflammatory bowel disease led Nick to realize that the evidence-based care of western medicine is not always the best type of care, and how a ketogenic diet saved his life How a recent study highlighted several major physical issues statins cause, yet it went largely unnoticed in medicine and the media The need for clinicians to inform their patients about the potential side effects of their medications How physicians tend to ignore evidence in favor of one-sided messaging that erodes trust and undermines informed care The importance of remaining curious and acknowledging that what you learned initially might be incorrect How technological advances will make personalized medicine the future of healthcare The limitations of traditional one-size-fits-all randomized controlled trials The sub-phenotypes of type 2 diabetes How enzyme inhibitors (like statins) disrupt the gut microbiome How metabolic health and oxidative stress affect Lp(a), and how vitamin C can potentially reduce its impact Bio: Nick Norwitz Nick Norwitz, MD, PhD, is a researcher-educator whose mission is to “Make Metabolic Health Mainstream.” He graduated Valedictorian from Dartmouth College, majoring in Cell Biology and Biochemistry, before completing his PhD in Metabolism at the University of Oxford and his MD at Harvard Medical School.  Nick has made a name for himself as a clinical research and metabolic health educator, speaking and writing on topics ranging from brain health, the microbiome, and mental health to muscle physiology, mitochondrial function, and cholesterol and lipids. His mantra is “Stay Curious.” Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Nick Norwitz On YouTube, X, and Instagram His Substack

Explore Your Personality: https://PersonalityHacker.com  In this episode, Joel and Antonia explore how AI and perfect information are reshaping human freedom, mystery, and decision-making. Using metaphors like chess and real-world trends from GPS to algorithmic media, they ask: "Does optimization steal our humanity, or enhance it?" Through the lens of personality type and societal cycles, they unpack the tradeoffs between clarity and sovereignty in a data-driven future.