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Join host Adrian M. Gibson as he chats with author Peter Orullian about his new novel Songs of the Dead, collaborating on the book with Brandon Sanderson, rock/metal culture, multi-layered worldbuilding, musical magic, the living vs. the dead, creative fluidity, video games and working at Microsoft/Xbox, Unbroken and Kickstarter success, the triumphs of community, Christmas movies, antagonists and more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Peter. Stayed tuned next week for his writing masterclass on Incorporating Music into SFF.

Jerry with the sounds of Tommy Lugauer at halftime who refused to say the game was over. Craig Carton said the game was over during his halftime show. We heard Mike Breen's call on the OG tip-in. Mike Brown said it was the biggest play in Knicks history. Wemby talked about how things can go from here.

Have you ever said yes when you meant no... Stayed quiet to avoid disappointing someone... Or put someone else's comfort ahead of your own truth? Many empaths call this kindness. But what if it's actually self-abandonment? In this episode of Your Yes-Filled Life, Brenda explores why so many empaths override their own needs, desires, and inner knowing in the name of being "nice" and how that pattern quietly erodes self-trust. You'll discover: ✨ Why self-abandonment often gets mistaken for kindness ✨ The hidden belief that keeps empaths prioritizing everyone else ✨ Why people stop trusting your yes when you don't tell the truth ✨ How self-abandonment impacts relationships ✨ The surprising cost of becoming a chameleon ✨ Why discomfort is not the same thing as danger ✨ A powerful reframe from participants inside POWER: Self-Trust for Empaths ✨ Reflection questions to help you identify where this pattern may be showing up in your own life Reflection Questions When do you call something kindness that actually feels like obligation? Where are you saying yes because you're afraid of disappointing someone? Where are you hoping someone will notice a sacrifice you've never discussed? Can someone be disappointed and you still be kind? Can someone disagree and you still be kind? What would change if honesty became part of your definition of kindness? Resources Mentioned

Israel stood at the edge of a new beginning, but before they could move forward, God called them to remember where they had been. From there God said, “You have stayed long enough at this mountain.” Sometimes the greatest danger is not rebellion, but becoming comfortable where God never intended us to remain. This passage challenges us to remember God's past faithfulness while refusing to settle spiritually.

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A listener shares the story of a relationship defined by two painful realities: alcohol abuse and infidelity. For years, his partner's drinking led to chaos, broken trust, and repeated cheating. Friends and family told him to leave. He didn't. Time after time, he chose to stay, hoping things would change. Eventually, they did. Today, she is sober, their relationship is healthier, and life is far more stable than it once was. But while the drinking may be in the past, the memories aren't. The cheating, the lies, and the years of uncertainty still linger beneath the surface. In this episode, Mel and Suzie discuss the complicated intersection of addiction and accountability. Does alcohol explain bad behaviour? How many chances should someone get? And when a partner finally changes, can the damage from the past ever truly be left behind? It's an honest conversation about love, loyalty, forgiveness, and one question many people struggle to answer: When is enough enough? Want more honest dating advice from women who actually tell you the truth? Check out our free guide: Female Brain Decoded Want more unfiltered conversations? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes, deeper dives, and behind-the-scenes conversations, you won't hear anywhere else. Meet our partner guybrator.com premium products for confidence, comfort, and discretion. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: stories@sharingmytruth.com or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com  

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber close the conversation by sorting through the strange mood after the Knicks' Game 3 loss, from Evan's poker faced exit as an independent basketball observer to fans wondering whether their own rituals somehow changed the result. The loss felt unfamiliar, but the confidence around the Knicks remained strong as the series shifted toward a critical Game 4. They also react to Craig Carton accidentally spoiling the Yankees game for Chris McMonigle, debate more officiating complaints from Knicks fans, and revisit the Josh Hart and Luke Kornet scuffle. The segment wraps with the Yankees' dramatic win over Cleveland, highlighted by Cody Bellinger's clutch hit and a bullpen that was nearly out of options.

Here's the thing nobody tells you before you go to the Amalfi Coast is it requires understanding of what you actually want from the experience before you go. Because the version you've seen on Instagram and the reality of being there are two very different things. We spent several days exploring the coast and made a choice that ended up defining our entire trip. Instead of staying in Positano or Sorrento like most people think they want to, we based ourselves in Atrani, a tiny town just around the corner from Amalfi that most people walk right past. And honestly, it changed everything. In this episode, we're getting into the real Amalfi Coast. The ferry logistics, the stairs, the beaches, the transportation. The smaller towns that might actually be a better fit than the famous names on every highlight reel. And what we'd do again without hesitation. If the Amalfi Coast is on your list, this episode is one you don't want to miss. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. LINKS Related to this Episode: For transfers and transporation (including transporation for tours) reach out to Amalfi Coast Chauffer Service on Whats App at +39 3881679075 This is who we used and they are fantastic. Please let them know that you heard about them from Scott & Melissa on the Sunshine Travelers Podcast. You can check them out on instagram @allthewayamalfi __________________________________ Come with us on Safari in Kenya in June 2027. We are hosting a max of 10 on a luxury privately guided safari to 3 places in Kenya, where we have been on safari twice in order to bring you the best experience. Click HERE to learn more and sign up. __________________________________ Get help planning your next trip to the Amalfi Coast or anywhere. Learn more about what we offer at sunshinetravelersexperiences.com or sunxtravel.com Want to learn more about making money planning and booking travel for yourself and others. Learn more at https://www.sunshinetravelersexperiences.com/become-an-advisor And if you're a content creator like us, why not turn your passion for travel and the resources you're already sharing into even more of an income? You can learn more at https://www.sunshinetravelersexperiences.com/contentcreators More Resources & Links: Get Our FREE Ultimate Packing Guide See ALL our Favorite Travel Resources Don't waste your precious vacation time with Jet Lag, get Flykitt and watch Jet Lag disappear! Protect your privacy, boost your security, and keep your browsing data safe with Express VPN. Plus, get 3 months free with a yearly plan. Follow Sunshine Travelers Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Read more about this and other travel destinations on our BLOG Follow our travels on TikTok @sunshinetravelerspodcast Follow us on X @sunshinetrvlrs Connect with us on LinkedIn @sunshinetravelerspodcast Get travel tips and follow our travels on Instagram: @sunshinetravelerspodcast Follow us on Facebook @sunshinetravelerspodcast Connect with us on Threads @sunshinetravelerspodcast See our travel videos on YouTube @sunshinetravelerspodcast Save our travel ideas on Pinterest @sunshinetravelerspodcast Music: This Acoustic Happy Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

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Historian Kristen Theriault specializes in recent Christian persecution and joins us to share the story of Father Gabriel Romanelli – the priest of the only Catholic Church in Gaza – Holy Family. Episode Guide The Christians who remain in war-torn Gaza and what the Church means to them (0:45) Stories of the last remaining Christians in Gaza (25:29) The public abortion of Youtuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife Ashley due to down syndrome (34:30) Resources mentioned: The Priest who Stayed in Gaza https://a.co/d/0hDKJJIE Recent Gaza war news https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg5prr9gr1ro The lie of Genetic testing for babies exposed https://relevantradio.com/2022/01/the-lie-of-genetic-testing-for-babies-exposed/ Support and healing After Abortion https://supportafterabortion.com/

In 1986, Nintendo released a Mario sequel so difficult that it never left Japan. In this episode, David and Rob trace the full story of Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels from the arcade experiments that seeded its brutal design, to the twenty-five year old developer who inherited the franchise and decided mastery was the only acceptable starting point, to the decision made in a Seattle office that kept it from Western players for seven years. Along the way, they explore the strange chain of events that gave America a completely different Super Mario Bros. 2, the Fuji Television promotional game that became one of the best-selling NES titles of all time, and what finally happened when the real sequel crossed the Pacific at last. Join David and Rob as they dig into the sequel Japan kept and the swap America never knew about, on today's trip down Memory Card Lane.Read transcript

Thinking about an audio project with Cliona McParland in Dublin while waiting in a breezy Dublin Airport bus bay. That's me and Cliona in the photo at https://flic.kr/p/2sgRaAW Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/topgold-audio-clips--2663090/support.

This week's episode is a little different. There is no guest joining me behind the microphone tonight. Instead, I wanted to take a few minutes to reflect on something I've been thinking about as Sexual Assault Survivor Stories approaches two hundred episodes. Over the past four years, I've had the extraordinary privilege of speaking with survivors, advocates, counselors, researchers, physicians, attorneys, investigators, and educators from around the world. Together, we've explored some of the most difficult realities a human being can endure. Yet when I look back across all those conversations, what remains with me most vividly is not the trauma itself. It's the people. In this short, personal episode, I share some thoughts about resilience, human dignity, and the remarkable capacity people possess to move forward after profound suffering. I also reflect on the countless professionals and advocates who quietly dedicate their lives to helping others heal, and on the listeners who continue to make this community possible. If you've ever wondered what nearly two hundred conversations about trauma, recovery, and hope have taught me, this episode is my attempt to answer that question. An important side note: if you're finding value in this show and these conversations, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on your podcast platform—it truly helps more people find these stories. You can also follow Sexual Assault Survivor Stories on Instagram and send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. And if you're a victim or survivor and you feel like you might be ready to share your story—whether for your own healing or to help someone else—reach out to me. We can start a conversation, with no pressure and no expectations. You can email me directly at dave@sasstories.com. Please include a phone number where I can reach you, because I genuinely prefer to talk with people who are considering guesting. Thank you to everyone who has already reached out—and please keep those emails coming. I truly look forward to hearing from you. Here are some critically important links that I hope you'll take the time to explore. Where a contribution is requested, please consider doing so. Thank you—for listening, for believing survivors, and for being part of this community. https://placesnowhere.com/victorious-voices https://the network studios https://www.stillwholewellness.com/ https://www.projectcallisto.org/https://documenttheabuse.org/ https://hassl.uk/ https://saprea.org/ https://1in6.org/ https://time.com/wpcontent/uploads/2014/09/repeat_rape.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://safeinharmsway.org https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ As mentioned, and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. (Check out https://evawintl.org/ & https://startbybelieving.org for more information on "Start By Believing"!) Thank you for tuning in. --Dave

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they chat with award-winning author Isabel J. Kim about her debut novel Sublimation, fleshing out a short story into a novel, the immigrant experience, writing multiple versions of the same characters, tech corporations and technothrillers, writing 2nd-person perspective, book deals and bidding wars, TV adaptations, weird internet culture, studying copyright law and more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Isabel. Stayed tuned next week for her writing masterclass on The Art of the Short Story.

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Have you ever looked back at a season of your life and thought: “What was I doing?” “Why did I stay so long?” “How did I not see it?” Maybe it was a relationship. A job. A pattern. A season of drinking. A version of yourself you barely recognize now. And now that you're on the other side, there's clarity. You can see the red flags. You can see what hurt you. You can see what you tolerated. You can see how disconnected you were from yourself. But instead of letting that clarity become wisdom… a lot of women turn it into shame. That's what we're talking about on this week's episode of the Set Free Sisterhood podcast. Because the truth is: You are judging your past self with wisdom you only gained because you survived that season. You were not the same woman then that you are now. You didn't yet have: – the awareness – the healing – the boundaries – the emotional capacity – the nervous system safety – the spiritual growth And even in the seasons where you stayed too long, settled, coped, negotiated, or kept trying to make something work… God was still there. Not absent. Not withholding. Not waiting for you to “get it together.” Working. Positioning. Teaching. Revealing. Preparing. This episode is about releasing regret without avoiding responsibility. It's about learning from your past without living under it. It's about recognizing that freedom gives you perspective you simply didn't have before. And maybe… The fact that you can see it clearly now is proof that you're no longer who you used to be. Ready to get support or even curious? Email me michelle@setfreesisterhood.com Love, Michelle

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Have you ever wondered if healing from a narcissistic relationship is actually possible — or if you're just too broken to get there?The confusion, the self-doubt, the grief you can't quite explain to people who haven't been there... it's real, it's heavy, and it makes loving yourself feel almost impossible.Today I get raw and personal, sharing my own story so you don't have to feel so alone in yours.You'll discover:The sneaky reason leaving felt impossible (and why that's not weakness)What nobody tells you about grieving someone who hurt youThe surprising truth about what healthy love actually feels likeHit play — because the light at the end of the tunnel is real, and I'm living proof.QUICK LINKS FROM EPISODE:Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpodEp 40: Finding Self Love & Trust in Yourself So You Can Heal Heartbreak & Increase Your Self-Esteem With EFT Tapping: https://pod.fo/e/27408eRESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

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Canada has a scaleup problem. We create entrepreneurs, but too many of them feel they need to leave to build world-class companies. Fred Lalonde is one of the exceptions. He is the founder and CEO of Hopper, the Canadian travel-tech company that used data, prediction and fintech to help travellers book with more confidence. Now Lalonde is bringing that same ambition to Deep Sky, a Canadian carbon removal company. In this episode of Disruptors, recorded in front of a live audience, John Stackhouse speaks with Fred about what it takes to build and scale from Canada - and why the country needs more founders willing and able to do it here. Fred is funny and blunt, but underneath it all is a builder's clarity: disruption is not something he manages. It is something he assumes. In this episode, you'll learn: How Hopper became one of Canada's leading tech success stories Why Fred thinks entrepreneurs better be motivated by building, not just money Why AI, energy and advanced manufacturing are central to Canada's next growth chapter What it takes to build a world-class company without leaving Canada   RBC Thought Leadership Keywords: Fred Lalonde, Frederic Lalonde, Hopper, Deep Sky, John Stackhouse, Disruptors podcast, RBC Thought Leadership, Canadian unicorns, Canadian startups, Canadian founders, Canadian scaleups, Canada startup ecosystem, Canada founder gap, Canadian entrepreneurship, Canadian innovation, venture capital Canada, growth capital Canada, RBC growth fund, homegrown Canadian companies, AI disruption, climate tech, carbon removal, direct air capture, energy transition, advanced manufacturing, Canadian productivity, Canadian competitiveness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The disturbing overlap between covert intelligence work, psychological experimentation, and the classified world they never wanted fully exposed.Listen to full episode here:https://youtu.be/800wlgIOZPI

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They'd spent plenty of nights at Dave's house. Stayed up late, hung out on the porch—nothing about it had ever felt off.Until one night… everything did. When they went back inside, the house didn't match what they'd left. The lights were on. The air had turned cold. It looked like someone had been moving through the rooms while they were outside.Then it escalated.They tried to explain it away. Lack of sleep. Their minds playing tricks on them. But that doesn't explain why it all happened in one night…Or why it never happened again. #Paranormal #HauntedHouse #MysteriousLight #TimeGlitch #ParanormalActivity #Hauntings #UnexplainedPhenomena #Ghosts #GhostlyEncounters  Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

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    Thank you all so much for listening in I am looking forward to your questions and comments .  Your Psychic Christine. W  Why do so many people struggle with trust issues, fear of relationships, emotional walls, overthinking, anxiety about the future, and fear of getting hurt again? In this powerful episode of Mystical Charms And Things, Psychic Christine Wallace talks openly about fear-based decision making, how emotional pain changes the way we think, and why so many people unknowingly block opportunities, love, happiness, peace, and personal growth because of unresolved fear and past trauma. If you have ever: • Struggled with trust issues after heartbreak • Felt afraid to open your heart again • Overthought every relationship or opportunity • Felt emotionally stuck or disconnected • Stayed in situations because change felt scary • Felt trapped in survival mode • Questioned why happiness feels hard to maintain • Wondered how to heal emotionally and spiritually — this episode was made for you. In this episode, Psychic Christine Wallace explains: ✨ Why fear-based thinking develops ✨ How emotional pain affects your decisions ✨ The hidden effects of survival mode ✨ Why trust issues can block new opportunities ✨ How fear creates emotional self-sabotage ✨ The first steps to emotional and spiritual healing ✨ Why removing negativity is often more important than “adding more” into your life This episode also introduces a NEW upcoming healing membership community focused on emotional healing, spiritual healing, self-discovery, confidence building, releasing negative patterns, and restoring yourself emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Inside the upcoming membership there will be: ✔ Weekly healing instructions ✔ Guided emotional healing exercises ✔ Spiritual healing support ✔ Healing quizzes and self-discovery tools ✔ Live Q&A sessions ✔ One-on-one consultations by phone, Zoom, or FaceTime ✔ Guidance on releasing fear, emotional baggage, and limiting beliefs The goal is not to become someone else — the goal is to remove what no longer serves your best interests so you can reconnect with your true self. JOIN THE WAITING LIST HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/lyW9MEg I would LOVE your feedback while building this membership community. What do YOU want help with most? Relationships? Trust issues? Emotional healing? Confidence? Negative energy? Fear and anxiety? Self-love? Healing after heartbreak? Spiritual growth? Please send your questions, ideas, recommendations, and topics you would like covered inside the membership to:  trustedpsychic180@gmail.com Your feedback matters and will help shape this healing community into something truly meaningful and supportive. Subscribe for future episodes, spiritual guidance, emotional healing discussions, relationship advice, and deeper conversations about healing, energy, intuition, fear, love, and personal transformation. #FearBasedDecisionMaking #TrustIssuesHealing #EmotionalHealingPodcast #HealingAfterHeartbreak #SelfSabotageHealing #RelationshipAdvicePodcast #SpiritualHealingJourney #HowToHealEmotionally #OvercomingFear #PsychicChristineWallace #FearOfRelationships #HealingTrauma #PersonalGrowthPodcast #EmotionalGrowth #SpiritualPodcast #HealingYourPast #ConfidenceHealing #FearAndAnxietyHealing #NegativeEnergyHealing #MysticalCharmsAndThings

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They'd spent plenty of nights at Dave's house. Stayed up late, hung out on the porch—nothing about it had ever felt off.Until one night… everything did. When they went back inside, the house didn't match what they'd left. The lights were on. The air had turned cold. It looked like someone had been moving through the rooms while they were outside.Then it escalated.They tried to explain it away. Lack of sleep. Their minds playing tricks on them. But that doesn't explain why it all happened in one night…Or why it never happened again. #Paranormal #HauntedHouse #MysteriousLight #TimeGlitch #ParanormalActivity #Hauntings #UnexplainedPhenomena #Ghosts #GhostlyEncounters  Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling author Shannon Chakraborty about her new novel The Tapestry of Fate, writing a more mature, middle-aged protagonist in The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi series, portraying motherhood on the page, blood family vs. found family, Middle Eastern poisoners and demons, balancing science with the occult, writing complex antagonists, the value of day jobs, breaking into publishing and more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Shannon. Stayed tuned next week for her writing masterclass on Drawing from Global History.

It is not a decision. It is not weakness. It is your nervous system doing exactly what intermittent reinforcement trained it to do — clinging to the relief that follows the pain because the brain cannot tell the difference between the source of danger and the source of safety when they live in the same person.Mica Miller filed for divorce from Pastor John-Paul Miller in October 2023. According to court records, it was dismissed months later. She filed for spousal support in April 2024. She died eleven days after that filing. A federal indictment alleges JPM cyberstalked her for 528 days. He has pleaded not guilty.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explains the neuroscience behind the cycle that trapped Mica — and that is operating right now in relationships where no crime has been committed and no one on the outside suspects a thing. Scott recently explored this on her Substack, Spotlight on Psychology. This conversation takes it from the page into the cases and the lives that prove it.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MicaMiller #JohnPaulMiller #TraumaBonding #DomesticViolence #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #PastorAbuse #CyberStalking #SpotlightOnPsychology

Three parts. Four cases. Fifteen questions. One psychotherapist who has spent thirty years working with survivors of the dynamics most people think they would never fall for.This is the complete interview with Shavaun Scott. Part one uses the Mica Miller case to explore trauma bonding — why the good days do more damage than the bad ones. Part two uses Asa Ellerup and Eric Richins to examine how a person loses themselves one compromise at a time. Part three uses the Maggie Murdaugh case to confront the most dangerous moment in any abusive relationship — the window between deciding to leave and actually being gone.Scott recently published the research behind this conversation on her Substack, Spotlight on Psychology. This interview was produced for the women in our audience who listen to true crime and see themselves in the details nobody else notices. The last question of each section leaves a door open.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MicaMiller #MaggieMurdaugh #AsaEllerup #RexHeuermann #EricRichins #KouriRichins #TraumaBonding #DomesticViolence #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers

Consistency is one of the most powerful forces in strength training, yet it's also one of the hardest things to maintain over time. Work demands increase, families grow, travel disrupts routines, and life rarely provides the perfect conditions for training. Many lifters begin with enthusiasm but struggle to sustain their progress when real life gets busy. In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson talk with Barbell Logic client Seth Hible about what it means to commit to strength training for life. Seth began coaching in 2019 and has remained remarkably consistent for more than seven years, completing the vast majority of his assigned workouts despite balancing a demanding career, military service, travel, and family responsibilities. The conversation explores how long-term consistency is built through adaptability rather than perfection. Seth shares how he has maintained training while traveling internationally, navigating leadership responsibilities in the National Guard, raising a family, and teaching high school students. Instead of allowing those disruptions to derail his training, he learned how to modify workouts, find gyms wherever he traveled, and stay committed to the process. Niki and Andrew also discuss how strength training evolves over time. As lifters get older, recovery demands change and programming often needs to be adjusted. Seth talks about how his training shifted from higher-frequency lifting to a more sustainable schedule that allows him to continue progressing while protecting recovery. Throughout the conversation, Seth reflects on how strength training builds resilience far beyond the gym. Learning to push through difficult sessions, recover from missed lifts, and continue showing up week after week creates a mindset that carries into other areas of life. That discipline helps reinforce the values of responsibility, perseverance, and personal growth. The episode also explores how motivations change as lifters move through different stages of life. Earlier in his journey, Seth focused on chasing personal records and building impressive numbers on the bar. Today his priorities have shifted toward longevity, health, and maintaining the ability to stay active with his family and grandchildren. Strength training for life is not about perfect programs or constant personal records. It is about showing up consistently, adapting when circumstances change, and continuing to move your body in ways that support long-term health and purpose. If you've ever wondered how people maintain strength training for years while managing work, family, travel, and aging, this episode offers a powerful example of what long-term commitment to the barbell can look like. PS - IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN TAKING ONLINE COACHING FOR A TEST RUN, CHECK IT OUT HERE.    Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com

The procedural failures alleged in the Nancy Guthrie investigation reflect how institutional friction can compound across an active missing persons case. Three months after the eighty-four-year-old mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie was reportedly abducted from her Tucson-area home, questions about evidence processing remain unanswered. DNA evidence from the scene was reportedly confirmed as Nancy's blood. A private forensics lab in Florida reportedly sent crime scene DNA samples to the FBI, and a Northern California forensics lab — the same one that reportedly helped identify the Gilgo Beach victims — is also allegedly now involved. But the alleged chain of custody between Pima County and FBI laboratories reportedly stalled critical analysis.Tony Brueski and retired FBI behavioral analysis chief Robin Dreeke address the forensic and procedural dimensions. FBI Director Kash Patel's public criticism of local handling adds an alleged layer of inter-agency tension with legal and political implications. The alleged friction over which lab processes evidence — and who controls the investigative timeline — reflects a jurisdictional dynamic Robin explains from the federal perspective.The ransom notes demanding cryptocurrency raise specific legal questions. Were they allegedly legitimate demands or hoax communications designed to misdirect? The fact that no Bitcoin was allegedly ever withdrawn despite passed deadlines suggests a pattern Robin connects to alleged misdirection tactics in other high-profile cases. The family clearance timeline, the alleged refusal to release the 911 call, and the legal mechanisms available to force transparency in an active investigation all factor into what this case allegedly demands from the institutions responsible for solving it.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #RobinDreeke #Tucson #PimaCounty #FBI #MissingPerson #TonyBrueski

The Twelve Tribes — the group behind the Yellow Deli restaurant chain — has faced allegations of systematic child discipline across three continents and five decades. Former members describe a community where a rod was kept above every door, where children were allegedly struck for crying, and where a 267-page manual reportedly codified exactly how to deliver pain in the name of love.The manual was written by founder Gene Spriggs. He and his wife had no children together. He reportedly never raised a child inside the community. But the instructions he allegedly wrote governed how thousands of parents treated their children for decades.This episode traces the evidence from the 1984 Vermont raid — where one hundred and twelve children were seized and returned the same day — to the 2013 German intervention, where hidden camera footage led to the removal of forty children. The European Court of Human Rights upheld Germany's decision, finding the group promoted institutionalized violence against minors.Former members who grew up inside the Twelve Tribes in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s describe the same system their predecessors described in the 1980s. Police records from Colorado compounds as recently as 2020 document ongoing concerns. The group maintains that their approach is biblical parenting.The allegations have not changed. The practices, according to former members, have not changed. And the doors have not closed.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#12Tribes #TwelveTribes #YellowDeli #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #CultExposed #ChildProtection #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #CultDocumentary

In this episode of Fostering Conversations, host Amy Smith welcomes back Laura from Foster Parenting to discuss her first book, First Time Fostering. Designed as a practical field guide, the book brings together real-world strategies, scripts, and community-sourced wisdom to support new foster and kinship caregivers. Laura explains why she created a manual that caregivers can jump into by topic, rather than reading cover to cover. The conversation explores how the book helps families who are licensed, waiting for placement, or already feeling overwhelmed. They dive into what caregivers can control inside their homes, from building trust and connection to handling sleep, food, boundaries, and hard conversations.  Amy and Laura also discuss preparing friends and family for fostering, responding to inappropriate questions, advocating with caseworkers, knowing when to say no to a placement, and supporting permanent children already in the home. This episode offers reassurance, validation, and practical tools for foster parents at every stage. In this episode, you'll hear: Why First Time Fostering was written as a practical, topic-based field guide How new foster parents can use the book when they feel overwhelmed What caregivers can control inside their homes, even when the system feels chaotic The power of scripts and role-play for hard parenting moments How to prepare friends, family, and community before placements arrive Ways to respond to inappropriate or insensitive questions Why saying no to a placement can sometimes be the most supportive choice The importance of putting agreements with caseworkers in writing How fostering impacts permanent children in the home Why flexibility and reassessment are essential throughout the year Resources mentioned: First Time Fostering by Laura Available through major retailers via https://firsttimefostering.com Follow Laura on Instagram at Foster.Parenting Learn more about foster care in Utah at Utah Foster Care Transcript Amy: Tune in to today’s episode we chat with Laura from Foster Parenting. Talking about her first book a must read for all foster parents. Welcome to Fostering Conversations. I’m your host, Amy Smith. Today we have Laura from Foster Parenting. That is what she’s known for on her Instagram, and she’s joining us again for the second podcast and we’re so excited to have her. Thanks for being here, Laura. Laura: Thanks so much for having me back. Amy: I’m excited because you are putting out a book. Yes, I’m excited and , all of the feelings.So I was privileged enough to get to read the book, so I’m excited to chat with you about it today. Tell us the name of the book and then tell us why you wrote this. Laura: So it’s called First Time Fostering. And I wrote it because a lot of people were asking for it. That was the start is everyone’s like, I binged all your videos, but I wish I could have this all written down. there’s so much in the comments, but like, how do I put it all together? And so I was like. you know, maybe I could do some blog posts, which I started doing. But then that became like another thing to look through and figure out and navigate. And I know that, new foster and kinship providers don’t have a lot of time. They’re in the weeds. And so I really wanted to get all of that. Rich information shared on my platform from the community all in one spot. And so that is the book. It’s everything compiled together into one place to support, new caregivers. Amy: I love that because the very first thing I think that you say in the book is this is a manual. You can read the whole thing through. You can just go by topic. And it is from the very beginning, it is so well organized that it’s truly like,okay, I need help with this specific topic. Okay, this page, bam. I love that. Laura: I really was just drawing from, what I’ve been doing online for, the last few years is people come to me for a very specific, like, oh, we haven’t been sleeping. what are we doing wrong? Or , what am I not thinking of? And so that was the thought process is okay, let’s just talk about maybe the pain point and go to that specific place of the book. I also, prefer books like that so I can find an answer quickly. Amy: The second I started reading, I was kinda laughing at myself because there’s so many books that people recommend to foster families and you’re like, cool, I have to read the 700 page book, and half of it is scientific language that I don’t know. your Book was not overwhelming, I loved. Laura: And I think there are so many books out there that support in different ways, right? It is important to understand child development, how trauma affects the brain, all of the different parenting methods and, therapeutic interventions. and so I did wanna create something that was different, I didn’t wanna replicate a lot of the great things already out there I wanted to add to it and create something different. Amy: I think you succeeded so beautifully. Laura: Thank you. I try to be practical and to the point. Amy: This is such an easily used book, people that are considering foster care, this is really what it looks like. I think what we’re gonna chat a little bit more today is these families that are licensed, maybe they’re waiting for their first placement, or maybe they have their first placement a few weeks in. How does this book help them now? Laura: And that is the goal, right? It’s the field guide. So here we are, we’re ready to go. we’re about to say yes, or we’ve just said yes. Now what? And my hope is that people will, take a bullet point here and there and feel confident as they navigate some of these brand new situations. And for me, I was a first time parent too. And so it was important for me to include. extra info for those of us who maybe don’t have that context and don’t understand, this whole other world of parenting that we’re just being introduced to for the first time. Amy: that’s so true. that was not how I came into foster parenting. I had parented for 12 plus years, and then brought in kids, and so I think. That’s a really good insight that you have into that because there are so many foster parents who have never parented before, and I wouldn’t have even considered that. So I love that you have that consideration and that perspective. Laura: Thank you. Amy: So let’s talk about when someone is like, I am in over my head. What am I doing? They grab your book. What should they do with that book? Laura: Okay. So if they’re already in a place where they’ve said yes, and they’re like in over their head, then I think going straight to part two, which is the middle of the book, the crux of the book, and that is all of the interventions and things you can do within your home, because that the end of the day, is what we can control. Amy: For sure. We’re not waiting on a therapist. We’re not waiting on this or that. Laura: Yeah, there’s so much of foster care and foster parenting that we have no control over, and it can be really frustrating and disheartening as well. And so I wanted to provide as much information as possible of things we can control. Which is our caregiving. It’s our day-to-day life with children in our home. And so what I would encourage someone to do if they’re feeling overwhelmed, is to go to part two. And, part two opens up some of the foundational parenting skills of foster parents where we talk about. I hate the word basics. I need a better word for that, but it’s the starting point of what we do. And that starts with, you know, points of connection, instilling trust and bonding with our kids and different ways to do that. And then, you could also go to a very specific place, maybe you’re struggling with finding foods that they will eat or they’re up a lot at night. You could go to that very specific chapter, to help you and brainstorm some fresh ideas if you’re stuck. Amy: tell us how you came up with all the different topics. Like you’re saying the, the section two has these tangible ways to help. How did you come up with those specific topics? Laura: I, spent many years listening to the community and there is definitely themes that come up and, in my previous career life I was in, consumer market research. I was a moderator and focus groups and qualitative research. And pulling insights from community members is something that I have naturally done professionally. And so it was very interesting to me to see. What was coming up over and over and over again. And I would even ask what’s the basic skill that you’re doing in your house every single day? And I would hear from thousands of people. And so it was really just narrowing down like this is the key things that people are talking about. And obviously grounded in my personal experiences too, things that I’m doing on a day-to-day basis. I would hear about all the different parts of the day, this is troubling. Or this kid’s experience neglect and it’s impacting. every part of the day with different nuances, and so I tried to break it through to just be as practical as possible to meet you in those moments. Like here we are at the dinner table, I’ve met you there. Here’s some things you can think about. Amy: I love in your book, and this is I think the majority of your Instagram as well, are these script or these narratives or these role playing essentially, where you show what the kid might be doing and then you show what the caregiver, how they would respond. And I think those are really invaluable because you can tell someone, Hey, this is what it could look like. But when actually read or hear or see. See on your Instagram, someone role playing. It just clicks a little more and gives you a little more confidence to engage in that. Laura: Yeah, I was a little worried if that would translate to the page because I think, to your point, seeing and hearing it, and so I really wanted to be as straightforward and direct as possible. And so I have listed a lot of scripting, starting points for caregivers. Just, if you’re entering this conversation for the very first time, here’s something you could maybe say, adapt it to your tone, the kid, the personality, all of that. I felt like that’s what caregivers needed and that’s what I needed. If I’m just being honest, Amy: Yeah, Laura: no, I, sometimes I do, but I still to this day will practice what I’m gonna say if I know this is gonna be tricky, or if something did not go as planned, like we had an issue, there was like an escalation and I didn’t respond in a way that was supportive to the kid. I sometimes will think about, okay, what could I say differently next time and practice that so that when that moment comes. I have it ready to go. And so I wanted to offer that to everyone, that read my book and I do offer it online as well, of something just to start with or just to try differently next time. it might be more supportive because, all of these hundreds of people have said this is really what was the thing that helped them in that moment. Amy: I know for me personally, I had an experience, not even foster care related, but a few months ago it was like, I got put in this really. Difficult situation and I just froze and I didn’t know what to do and I had to reach out to my friends and say, this is what just happened. What should I do? And they told me. And then the next day I was like. I knew that answer, but I couldn’t do it in moment ’cause I was so overwhelmed at the time. And that’s exactly what your book can offer is sure, I know how to handle kids at bedtime, but for some reason I can’t remember right now and I just need to go read an example of what I should say and Laura: Yeah. Or even just to confirm you’re on the right path too. Like , things take time, especially for kids who are new to our home. but even if they’re not, like things change, things happen and we have to show up again and again and again, and it takes a lot of time. To build trust, and then obviously,if things change in the case or something happens with their parents or at school or friends or whatever, that changes a lot of the interventions you do. But I hear you and I feel the same way sometimes. I’m like, I’m overwhelmed. I don’t know, like what I should be doing. And sometimes you just need a little brainstorm session and that’s that’s what it is. My book is just. Bullet point list if I’m being direct, like it’s just a list of okay, here’s the brainstorm. What resonates, what could work? What haven’t you tried? maybe this nuance could unlock something different. Amy: I made a list of like my favorite of your book, or maybe what I hadn’t thought about. I fostered for four years, and some of the things I was like, oh my gosh, that’s such a good idea. So if you’re okay with would love to just just to give people a taste of what is in there, so one of the first ones is, I loved this. I did not do this at all. Never even thought about it. And such a good idea. so that is that you give a sample email to family and friends, Hey, we’re going to be fostering. Hey, you might see new kids with us. Hey, don’t ask these dumb questions. you say it much kinder, but that’s how I would say it. I never did that. I never forewarned people Laura: yeah. we can’t,expect everyone to know if we don’t know what to do or say, Certainly our friends and family may also not know, and honestly, it comes from some trial and error. I know for me. I did send an email out, but I didn’t always address everything specifically, and then things came up and like after I was like, oh, we should probably talk about that later when the kids aren’t around. I think a lot of people are facing these like friction points with friends and family, all from a place of goodness and care and wanting to just engage in the process, which is. Great. I’d never wanna shut people out, sure there’s privacy, but we can’t foster alone. We have to let our friends and family in and make them a part of the experience in order for this to be sustainable. And so I’m glad that part stood out to you. I hope that helps other people kind of get things rolling. Amy: Yeah, because I remember the very first week, our very first placement, she was a teenager. I took her to a youth group that I ran, did not warn any of these youth that I was bringing a new teen with me that lived with me.And one of the other youth was like, wait, why does she live with you? Laura: I was like, um, you know, just and I said something stupid who wouldn’t wanna live with me? I like that. Humor’s a big, we’re like deflecting or just like sidestepping. That is a part of what we Amy: But how much better would it have been if I educated that youth group, like what our family dynamic may look like in future, and gave them that opportunity to learn before I brought kids Laura: Yeah,can also, take it and, depending on the age of the youth is align on the story with them too. So they know what they’re walking into. Like who do they think I am? what do they think of this situation? Or what’s the story that I want out there? And I think that can be a really great place to start because of course our kids are with us and in community with us, and we want that. And I think getting everyone aligned is a really important part. Amy: Yeah, it is. So I loved that. I loved that aspect that you shared. some of the other things that I loved,going along with that, you share actual ways to respond to inappropriate questions, which I loved. Because like me, once again, I’m gonna just say something’s stupid, but Laura: which is But it’s helpful for people like me that either don’t know or didn’t think of it and just oh, that is such a great response. So simple. But I didn’t think of that. So those types of responses definitely are crowdsourced and, community members along the way have shared like, oh, this is how I usually say it. And I’m like, oh, that is much better than what I said, put it in the list. And I think that, in all of that sharing of experiences, we can really, refine what we’re doing, what we’re saying, and how we’re communicating things. because I definitely have also not responded, or I’ll just freeze, to what you said earlier. Amy: Sometimes you’re just really caught off guard, like, why would you even ask that? Laura: Oh, I didn’t think of that even being a comment or question, and I, I’m not sure. Amy: Yeah. And it’s also refreshing to know all people are asking dumb questions. Like you say, people are for the most part, good intention, but all foster parents and kids in foster care are getting some dumb questions or inappropriate questions, Laura: inappropriate and insensitive or just, people have a lack of awareness and knowledge and, that’s, aside from kind of the work with this book and everything, I do have a broader community that comes to my page just to learn about what is foster care. And there’s a lot of just preconceived notions and just like myths and things that, that people don’t understand. there’s a lot to learn. A, everyone is learning. We’re still Amy: Exactly, and even foster parents are like, oh, wow, had no idea that’s what this entailed or that’s what I was gonna be doing. I love that. some of the other things I loved that you don’t only just. Have this amazing book, but you also share great apps and other books and resources, and a lot of them I hadn’t heard of. There’s a lot of the traditional ones that I think many foster parents are rolled out, and it’s, ingrained for us to read and participate with. But you had a lot of good ones that I hadn’t even heard of yet, and Laura: Oh, thank you. Yeah, I try to include like resources, shopping lists, checklists, things to, that I’ve collected along the way too, because how can one person know everything? I think. That’s what makes foster care so tough. And I’ve even had, workers reach out and be like, what was that thing that you sent me the other day? it’s hard to keep track of all of those resources and details, so I’m glad there were some new ones on the list. I’m constantly finding new things too. Amy: It just gives people what they need. They can look at the resources and say, yeah, this one helps me, or No, this one But it gives them, instead of them having to do a lot of it gives those tools, which everyone needs, but especially foster parents need. Laura: I find that, Google searching or asking like an AI chat bot, the information is not great. And, I think the best source of information is obviously professionals and the team, but other individuals going through it because like I said, you can’t know everything. It is impossible there’s so much out there to help knowing is half the battle. That’s part of the problem with the system is, it’s hard to understand it all. Amy: It is really hard and it’s hard to know what to do before things come up or during things come up or after. Like it is, information can be overwhelming and it also can be lacking. You can also be so uninformed sometimes that you don’t know of different options Laura: I didn’t know to even ask that question. I didn’t know what I didn’t know. It’s Amy: right, Exactly. okay, this one I really loved you have a whole section on saying, no this isn’t the right placement, or this isn’t working, or I can take this kid for seven days, or whatever it is. I think that is so important because I don’t feel like it’s actually super acceptable in foster care world and it should be, Laura: and to be honest, I’ve gotten a lot of pushback just from the broader communities on, some videos where I share about this because, people think while you signed up to Foster, you should be saying yes in every case. this is the job, right? And it absolutely is the job. But I think we have to be super mindful about who we are saying yes to. And what makes sense for our home, our family this time right now. Because, if we said yes to a kid and we can’t end up, providing the best support for them, or something comes up, Then we’ve now caused another, traumatic event for them. If they have to move homes and it, it can get really. Bad for the kids if they’re just moving around in a lot. So I think saying no is part of it, and knowing your boundaries knowing what your parameters are. You of course have to be flexible because there will always be surprises and changes and things you weren’t aware of. Flexibility is definitely part of it, saying no is part of it too. Amy: It really is. And that was something that I feel like I had to learn the hard way. And so I love that you just have a whole section about that of it’s okay. And also I think you even say put it in writing. like whether that’s, Laura: a hundred times in the book. Amy: I love that though, because it’s so true. First of all, these caseworkers have 5 million cases, so they’re not gonna remember. Second of all, then you both can remember Laura: Mm-hmm. what was agreed to. that’s like the kind of like a basic skill and advocacy, right? Get everything in writing and it’s just the first step. So yes, if you can step in for a weekend, a short amount of time, if you’re doing emergency care for the short term, that is definitely needed. So kids are not sitting in offices or going to hotels. but yes, having it in writing is a good place to start that relationship and start that advocacy. once again, that’s a simple thing, but like, oh, I told the caseworker at so really they’re gonna remember no, they’re not. But we think they are, I think a lot of people, enter the foster care world for the first time and think it operates like, other businesses. Yeah. Their own job. And I have heard from a lot of community members, I would be fired if I did this or said this or missed this. And it’s I understand. but it operates differently. And also there’s a lot of behind the scenes nuance that foster parents are not aware of, not allowed to be aware of. And, There’s that too, so we can look at a situation and think we get it and we know why we haven’t heard from that worker. It’s because they’re too busy when Speaker: Right? Laura: reality, something else might be happening. every Amy: that’s a good perspective. maybe this will be the final thing that I, one of my favorite things, but, I love that you talk about permanent kids in the home. I love that not only does your book focus on, these relationships with the kids, the kids that are in foster care, but you talk about permanent kids, whether they’re biological, adopted, whatever, but they are permanently in your home. Share a little bit about like why that’s so important and how that made it into your book. Laura: I think it’s one of the top questions or concerns or worries that I hear from a lot of community members is how will this impact the children already in my home? my bio kids, like kids who are here through adoption in other ways, and, It’s not talked about in the training, it’s usually not a consideration. there’s so much to cover in pre-service training, And I think a lot of workers assume this is your family and your children and you manage that and every foster home will handle that differently. But that leaves a lot of areas of question, worry, concern for foster families or people who are interested in fostering and, I tried to, incorporate them throughout. Obviously they’re not the focus of the book, but I felt it was important to include some considerations because they’re along for this as well. It’s life changing for. All kids in the home, when kids move in and when they move out, when things change with the case that impacts all of the children, not just, the kid whose parent maybe missed a visit that is a full family, dynamic shift maybe for the evening. So it’s something to think about. It’s a starting point to think about, because every family has its own dynamics, of course. but I’m glad you noticed that. I wanted to make sure that all those points of view were considered. Amy: I just think it’s important because I did have permanent kids in my home started the process and when we ended the process. And at the beginning it’s like this new and exciting thing. Like, oh, we’re gonna have extra kids in our home, and it sounds so fun. And then you have ’em and you’re like. Oh my gosh. This is a little more intense than we maybe thought, Laura: could you share something that was maybe surprising or something that was like, oh, I didn’t think of this. Amy: Yeah, so we had, a ton kids come through our home because I did take crisis calls, so we had a lot of kids come in the middle of the night and they would be gone by the next morning or three days later, and then a few that stayed a long time, and a few that. Stayed forever. but there was one particular teenager who came, she was like almost the exact same age as one of my daughters, and my daughter was having a literal meltdown when I got the call, they, were pre at the time. She having a meltdown about some stupid whatever. And I would always ask my big kids, are we willing to take this and so they’re like, oh yeah. Immediately she goes from meltdown to just I’m so excited. This is gonna the best thing ever to have a new sister that’s the same age. And the first week they were best friends. They everything together and I was like, this is great. This was not our first placement, but I such a great fit. All of the sudden my daughter’s I don’t like this girl. she is, yep. She’s sharing my room, she’s taking my stuff, she’s getting more attention. She’s getting to go shopping for all these clothes. ’cause she came with nothing. It just all of a sudden Not good. and she stayed with us until she reunified. we found some different boundaries. We split up their rooms. We ways that it worked and we ended on a good note. And it’s just sometimes it’s a lot for our kids. They go from really excited to have this new friend in their house to all of a sudden, oh, this friend’s not leaving. is getting more privileges than me. and you have to find that boundary where you’re still honoring that kid. That’s a bonus kid in your house, but also still the permanent kid that is there forever, Laura: Absolutely, you touch on a lot of things that I echo in the book as well, and just like allowing kids to change their mind and then revisiting all of those house rules or boundaries or set up, separating, creating spaces, all of those things are things to think about and consider as you, move through each phase. those first. Few days, few weeks are really a unique time. I think, very rarely does a kid move in and it’s just like that forever. There’s that getting to know you phase for everyone in the home and then you settle into daily life. Amy: Yeah. The honeymoon phase is real. Laura: Yeah,it is ever changing. I think definitely there’s a getting to know you. , And then, as trauma, reminders, big days happen each holiday season, all of those things throughout the whole year, each season brings its own change into a foster home. And,something that’s working really well for right now that lasted all winter. Now it’s spring, now it’s summer. Things feel different and there’s a lot of reasons and there’s a lot of accommodations and support needs from foster families. Amy: That is the perfect intro to why your book is so needed. I really do think your book is just so well done and so needed. ’cause I haven’t found another resource like that, Laura: thank you. I appreciate you noticing that. ’cause I definitely took some leaps and did some things a little bit differently so that it could feel lot different and stand out from some of the other guidebooks out there. So thank Amy: So tell listeners where and when they can buy it or what the different platforms are that they can get it on. Laura: Okay, so it’s available on all major retailers online, so you can go to first time fostering.com and that will kinda link to all the major, bookshop, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, target, Walmart, all of those. So it’s pre-order until May 12th and then it comes out for foster care awareness month. And then, it will be available everywhere. You can also ask your library if they’ll carry it or talk to your agency worker and see if they could add it to their lending library. I. Amy: And you told us before we were recording that you were doing an audio of it as well. Laura: Yes, There will be an audio narrated by me, that will be out at the same time. And so if you prefer to listen, I wanted to make this information as accessible as possible to anyone that needs it and wants it. Amy: Awesome. I love that. it is such a needed resource. I am honored that I got to read it early. So thank you. And thank you for joining us today. So if you want to learn more from Laura, you can go to Foster dot parenting on Instagram or first time fostering.com. Laura: You got it. I really appreciate it. Thank you for taking the time to chat with me and for doing a pre-read of the book. Amy: I truly enjoyed it so much. So thank you. Laura: Right. Thanks so much for having me. If you wanna learn more about foster care, head over to www.utahfostercare.org.

The garage light is still on. The engine's still off. Brick Lombardi pulls up a chair behind the mic for another late-night ride through Tundra FM — four tracks, four genres, one team, and a Pittsburgh stadium that thinks it has the Pack figured out. From a chopper rap that drops names faster than you can write them down to a hair metal power ballad burning the noise to the ground, this one hits every frequency Pack Nation lives on.

The garage light is still on. The engine's still off. Brick Lombardi pulls up a chair behind the mic for another late-night ride through Tundra FM — four tracks, four genres, one team, and a Pittsburgh stadium that thinks it has the Pack figured out. From a chopper rap that drops names faster than you can write them down to a hair metal power ballad burning the noise to the ground, this one hits every frequency Pack Nation lives on.

Darlene Lekowski lived with a secret for 50 years. What began as childhood trauma inflicted by two of her siblings turned into a lifetime of silence, survival, and hidden pain. But when that silence finally broke, it set off a chain of events no one could have expected... including a lawsuit and a courtroom fight for the truth. This episode is about more than what happened, it's about what comes after. Darlene opens up about reclaiming her voice, letting go of shame that was never hers, the long road from survival to healing, and the courage it takes to finally speak. ⚠️ listener discretion advised: This episode discusses sensitive topics including abuse and trauma.

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The emerging picture from newly disclosed emails makes one thing brutally clear: Wall Street didn't just “miss the signs” with Jeffrey Epstein, it consciously stepped over them. By the time many of the major banks and financial institutions continued doing business with him, Epstein's reputation was already radioactive in elite circles. His 2008 conviction, his widely whispered-about abuse allegations, and his bizarre financial setup were not secrets. Yet he retained accounts, access, and financial services because he was useful, connected, and wealthy enough to be tolerated. Compliance red flags that would sink an ordinary client were ignored, rationalized, or buried when Epstein showed up with political connections, billionaire friends, and streams of money flowing through complex structures designed to obscure scrutiny.The newly surfaced emails function like a roadmap of receipts, documenting how Epstein actively leveraged this tolerance and how institutions responded. They show bankers, lawyers, and intermediaries discussing transfers, accounts, and logistics with a level of familiarity that makes the “we had no idea” defense laughable. These communications capture the normalization of Epstein inside the financial system—how questions were softened, concerns were deferred, and accountability was treated as optional. Together, they reinforce what critics have long argued: Epstein wasn't enabled by one rogue banker or one careless department, but by a financial culture that valued access and profit over basic moral and legal responsibility, and now the paper trail is finally catching up to that reality.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein's Wealth and Power Fueled by Wall Street Connections, Emails RevealBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

How many major global issues are linked to sex? Problems such as prostitution, sexual frustration, and sexually transmitted diseases are among them. How might the world change if everyone remained a virgin until marriage?

Darlene Lekowski lived with a secret for 50 years. What began as childhood trauma inflicted by two of her siblings turned into a lifetime of silence, survival, and hidden pain. But when that silence finally broke, it set off a chain of events no one could have expected... including a lawsuit and a courtroom fight for the truth. This episode is about more than what happened, it's about what comes after. Darlene opens up about reclaiming her voice, letting go of shame that was never hers, the long road from survival to healing, and the courage it takes to finally speak. ⚠️ listener discretion advised: This episode discusses sensitive topics including abuse and trauma.

What if the difference between your failure and your future… is simply whether you stay? In this message, Pastor Marcus Mecum shares a powerful truth: two people can face the same failure but walk into completely different futures. One runs from God… the other stays in His presence. Through the stories of Cain and David, we're reminded that failure isn't final. What matters most is where you go next. God doesn't change, and He doesn't leave. The invitation is simple: stay. If you're walking through a hard season, feeling distant, or struggling in your faith, this message will remind you where to go and how to get back. 

The Eric Swalwell scandal is not just about one disgraced member of Congress. It is about a culture of protection on Capitol Hill, a media ecosystem that sits on damaging information, and a federal bureaucracy that demands trust while operating behind closed doors. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Congress, the media, and the bureaucracy are exposed as institutions that protect insiders until silence becomes politically impossible. The episode breaks down why the silence lasted so long, why Democrats moved when they did, and why every American should be skeptical of the sudden outrage now pouring out of Washington. What You Will Learn: Why the Swalwell scandal says more about Congress than it does about one member  How media outlets act as gatekeepers and release information only when it becomes politically useful  Why Democrats turned on Swalwell now and what it reveals about power in Washington  How the Fang Fang episode raises deeper questions about judgment, vulnerability, and national security  Why the FBI and political leadership owe the public real answers, not sanitized talking points

In this gripping episode, we speak with Samantha Giles, who recounts her journey from a childhood marked by family trauma to her eventual "escape" from the cult of Jehovah's Witnesses. After her mother joined the organization seeking stability at a low point, Samantha's world became "very small," defined by a "significant decline" in quality of life where gymnastics and holidays were replaced by a constant, pervasive fear of demons and Armageddon. Samantha explores the nuances of growing up as a "poor" Witness in a wealthy congregation, leading her to seek validity through baptism at just 15 years old—a decision that would later cost her everything. The heart of the episode details the "horror" of a judicial committee where Samantha was interrogated by three older men about her sexuality in front of her own mother. This violation was only the beginning; after being thrown out of her home at 17 and left to navigate the "real world" without any life skills, she faced a final, shocking betrayal involving a family inheritance. Samantha shares how her mother manipulated a family will to strip her of her grandfather's legacy, referring to her only as "the disfellowshipped one". It is a powerful story of reclaiming agency and building a new identity centered on unconditional love. Key Takeaways The Trap of Seeking Validity: Samantha reflects on how she felt "invalidated" as a fatherless child from a poor background, which pressured her into making a lifelong religious commitment at age 15 just to feel "accepted" within the congregation hierarchy. Obedience vs. Critical Thinking: The organization focuses on teaching children to "obey" rather than "how to think," leaving them vulnerable to whoever is the strongest presence in their life once they leave the sheltered environment. The "Violating" Judicial Process: Samantha describes the invasive and abusive nature of being questioned by elders regarding private sexual details, a process she notes felt like a violation and led her to push back rather than "repent". Shunning as Financial Manipulation: In a disturbing turn, Samantha's mother and brothers used the shunning protocol to justify rewriting a family will, effectively stealing Samantha's inheritance to purchase a home for themselves while she was caring for her dying grandparents. Reclaiming Identity through Motherhood: Now a mother herself, Samantha contrasts the "conditional love" of her past with the deep, protective bond she has with her daughters, vowing to never let a belief system dominate her ability to fight for their best interests. Direct Quotes "Demons were everywhere… we were just teaching children that like demons are walking among you". "What you call love does not resemble like any love I felt for my daughters. That's control". "Agency for me is always the biggest and most important thing. I think it's probably the crux of the ultimate of why I left". Resources Mentioned ExJwHelp.com (Cult recovery coaching and resources). FAFSA Form (Specifically the age requirements for filing without parental info). Patreon.com/shunned (Bonus content and guest connections). Shunnpodcast.com (Merch and podcast information). This JW Life (The host's original podcast story). Becoming Jehovah (Book by the host available at becomingjehovah.com). Guest Bio Samantha Giles is a 39-year-old former Jehovah's Witness and mother who has successfully built a life of independence and education after being cast out of her home as a teenager. She currently works with middle school students, helping them develop the sense of self and personal identity that she was denied during her upbringing in a high-control group. upport the show and get bonuses as well by donating to the cause on our Patreon page, Patreon.com/shunned Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Need an accountability partner or some encouragement? Need to talk to someone that understands cult life? Reach out and let's talk. I have affordable programs to help as a certified life coach with a focus on cult recovery. Click HERE for more information. Want more resources? Go to my other website exjwHelp.com Leave us a review on iTunes Find shunned podcast on Youtube, including new VIDcasts here. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can listen to the Shunned Podcast Spotify playlist here for all of the songs chosen by guests of the show. This podcast was made possible by my original podcast This JW Life. You can find it on any podcast app. It is a 9 part series about life as Jehovah's Witnesses designed to help you understand how it worked in one comprehensive story and to help you process your own if you came from that environment. Read my FREE online book, based on This JW Life, called Becoming Jehovah, in both English and Spanish by clicking here An ExJW podcast and ExJW YouTube Channel

Moving into a new house usually comes with its own set of adjustments, but for this family, the change brought something unexpected—something that seemed tied to one specific part of the home.At first, it was subtle. A feeling here and there, easy to dismiss and move past. The kind of things you don't think twice about, especially in a space that's still new to you.But once she moved into the basement, those small moments started to build. Things that could be explained individually began happening more frequently, and the sense that something wasn't quite right became harder to ignore.What's strange is that whatever was happening didn't seem to follow her—it stayed in one place. And once she left that space, everything stopped.#RealGhostStories #Paranormal #HauntedHouse #HauntedBasement #GhostEncounter #ParanormalActivity #Unexplained #SomethingInTheHouse #TrueGhostStory #CreepyEncounters #HauntedHome #ThingsThatGoBumpInTheNightLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access: