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موظفون محبطون ينتظرون قرار فصلهم، مديونية 800 مليون ريال لشركة «إس تي سي» (STC)، خسائر متواصلة بالملايين، تسريح 150 موظّفًا من أفضل الكفاءات، ومورّدين ساخطين!هكذا كان حال شركة «عذيب» -قبل أن تتغير إلى «قو»- عندما تولّى قيادتها يحيى آل منصور. بالبداية واجه آل منصور محاولاتٍ لصدّه وتحذيره بأنه ذاهب إلى الموت، لكنه رأى فيها فرصة قد تغيّر مسار حياته كلها. وفعلًا، صارت «قو» من أغرب قصص التحوّل في الشركات، ووُثّقت قصتها في الجامعات لتُدرَّس!عمل يحيى على استراتيجية تحوّل للشركة خلال 100 يوم، ومرّت بثلاث مراحل: الإنقاذ من الإفلاس، ومن الخسارة إلى الربحية، ومن الأرباح إلى النمو. واستطاع إنقاذ الشركة من حافة الإفلاس إلى كسر حاجز ربحية بمقدار المليار ريال في 2024. لكن التحديات كانت قاسية، إذ كان على الشركة نشر تغطية إنترنت في مدن السعودية في وقت قصير للغاية وإلا ستضطر إلى إعلان إفلاسها. لنشر التغطية، تحتاج الشركة إلى استثمارات ضخمة لبناء الأبراج وتوسيع الشبكة، لكنها لا تملك المال ولا تستطيع حتى الاقتراض بعدما أصبحت على القائمة السوداء، ولم يكُن أحد مستعدًا لتمويلها حتى. أزمة حرجة استقال فيها اثنان من المديرين الماليين. اليوم، لم تعُد «قو» شركة اتصالات فقط، وإنما توسعت إلى خدمات الإقراض، وإنشاء مراكز بيانات للذكاء الاصطناعي بالتعاون مع «إنفيديا» والاستحواذ على شركة «إيجاد القتنية» المتخصصة في التحول الرقمي. ـــــ•اسمع هذه الحلقة وغيرها من الحلقات بدون موسيقا على راديو ثمانية https://thmanyah.go.link/aQ7J3• تابع حساب ألعاب ثمانية https://go.thmanyah.com/r/Z40KZf• الرعاية لك أقرب، ومع عيادة بوبا الرقمية، ما بيننا إلا العافية. https://go.thmanyah.com/r/bupa• تعرف على منتجات وخدمات «أوفيس هب» من هنا. https://go.thmanyah.com/r/officehub• ربيع القدية فوق الخيال مع أضخم فعاليات «أكوا اريبيا» المائية، كل التفاصيل من هنا https://hosting.thmanyah.com/tenants/5/visitsaudi.com/Spring• مع تأمين التعاونية الصحي، رعايتك أقرب ✅شبكة متكاملة لمراكز الرعاية الأولية الشاملة، وبدون موافقات، للمزيد: https://tawuniya.com/• تابع البطولات السعودية وغيرها من المحتوى الأصيل على تطبيق ثمانية: https://thmanyah.link/app-socrates• انضم لنشرة الجبرين الاقتصادية https://thmanyah.link/dtzm•

En este episodio hablamos de Pedro Solá y su comentario sobre envenenar a los perros y también hablamos de unos hombres muy perras que destruyeron los candelabros de la estación del metro Hidalgo. Además le damos un repaso a la terrible administración del STC del expriista Adrián Ruvalcaba.

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Today's encore is at the heart of the Quiet Builder philosophy. The question is, “How do we design a business that supports our lives, not swallows it?” This becomes increasingly important as the world grows more uncertain and our responsibilities grow daily. This episode is for anyone building a business that fits into real life, and not the other way around.You'll Learn:My story of stepping back and reassessing my business3 anchors for building a life-first business in an uncertain world:Design for margin, not maximum.Clarity comes from creating margin, not hustling.Designing for margin is how we stay well enough to serve others.Build products that don't require your constant presence.Design for asymmetry, where value isn't tied to one-to-one time.A life-first business scales impact, not just hours.Plan around what you can't plan for.Your business should be designed to absorb disruption, not collapse under it.Strategies that work for me are “Walden months,” a hard growth ceiling on STC, and allowing maximum flexibility to travel when loved ones need extra help. To sum up today's topic: “A resilient business doesn't break when life happens; it bends with grace.”---Ready to launch (or grow) your online course?Haven is our membership for therapists who want to turn their expertise into sustainable online income through courses, content, and simple systems that actually work.Our next Accelerator, Building Authoritative Guides That Stand Out In The Age of AI, begins soon.Learn more here: https://melvinvarghese.kartra.com/page/july2026

Time for a new episode, Super Sonic style! Stuart Gipp of Retronauts joins us for a discussion about Super forms! This golden godlike state has become a lasting part of the Sonic series' identity. So to celebrate that, we're taking a look at the many super forms featured in the series, from their obvious influence to their many adaptations, along with some other super-ish transformations seen over the years. But be careful, because this episode will only last for as long as you have rings to spare! (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Super forms (0:08:56) Super Sonic (0:30:39)Other characters' super forms (0:48:02) Comic super forms (mostly STC)  (1:22:39) Super-adjacent forms (1:43:30) Who deserves a new super form? (1:49:20) Jake's take (1:54:45) Outro Amie Waters on Linktree Merry Hell Raining Blood - Slayer | Sega Mega Drive Soundfont / Sega Genesis Soundfont Retronauts Episode 524: Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Part 1 ThanksKenPenders

UK Home Sales Slide 10.4% in June as Every Region Falls Behind 2025 Week 24 has delivered a noticeably softer picture for the UK property market. Across the first three full weeks of June 2026, 75k UK homes were sold subject to contract, down 10.39% on the same period in 2025. That represents 7.8k fewer sales agreed than the 82.8k recorded during the first three full weeks of June last year. With every UK region reporting a decline (full breakdown of the regions below), it would be wrong to pretend that the market has not become more challenging. Yet the comparison needs context. The first 3 weeks of June in 2024, 77.8k homes went sold STC, down by a more modest 2.8k sales, or just 3.8%. Also, when compared with 2023, the picture is stronger. Just 70.2k homes were sold STC during the equivalent period that year, meaning 2026 is ahead by 4.8k sales, an increase of 6.45%. So, UK home sales have undoubtedly lost momentum compared with an unusually strong June 2025. However, this is not a market that has stopped. It is a market operating below last year's peak, broadly alongside 2024, and still comfortably ahead of 2023. Regional Breakdown below Detailed breakdown of the main stats

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Your Weekly UK Property Market Update

Carbon monoxide, kickbacks, avionics upgrades, and leaning radials are on tap. Email podcasts@aopa.org for a chance to be on the show. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join Full notes below: Bill has a Cessna 210 and in climb he gets 50-100 ppm on his CO gauge. When he levels and goes lean of peak it goes back to normal. He's also noticed that if he puts the heat on he also doesn't have a high reading on his gauge. It's not from a hole in the firewall, Paul says. The most common places it can come in are from the header tanks where they come in through the belly, the steering boots on the nose gear, the down-lock boots on the main gear down-locks, the pilot's cabin door (look for light in the lower left corner of the door for light while in flight). The level goes down when he turns on the heat because he's pressurizing the cabin, which keeps the CO draft out. And he doesn't get it at LOP because he doesn't have nearly as much un-combusted fuel in this state, the driver of CO. Bob has a Cessna 182 and it has a North Point (nee P-Ponk) engine with an MT prop and experienced a kickback during start. He's wondering how to move forward. His mechanic recommended removing one of the impulse couplings (he has two). The kickback would occur if one of them didn't activate properly, Paul said. If the ignition fires early during the start process, the impulse coupling delays the spark until top dead center. If it fails, it doesn't delay it, and the kickback occurs. When the kickback happens, the nylon gears in the mags are stressed, the spring in the starter adapter can break. The hosts recommend changing that and inspecting the impulse coupling. The hosts gristle when Bob mentioned the MT prop. It's so much lighter than aluminum, and they result in many more kickbacks. Kyle is wondering about the leaning philosophy on the R-985 engine on the Beaver he flies. The manual cautions against leaning below 5,000 feet, and he's wondering what the hosts think. Colleen said since it's his employer's airplane and there's no engine monitor in the Beaver to just keep it full rich as directed. Mike said he might fly it in cruise just like a typical 4-cylinder and lean to the onset of roughness and enrichen it only until smooth again. Erick is looking at purchasing a Columbia 400 with legacy avionics and he's thinking ahead to potential long-term maintenance issues. The hosts explain the potential repair, maintenance, and replacement options. These include the Avidyne yearly maintenance fee he can choose to do with Avidyne, or he could install Garmin, which is STC'd. The MFD has an AD to replace the battery after 10 years.

Ari Meirov is back with a new Spotlight Guest and this time it is Houston Texans Special Teams Coordinator Frank Ross. Frank walks us through his path to becoming an STC. Frank explains what it was like being hired by the Patriots, Colts and finally the Texans. (including being retained by multiple coaches). Plus, how a 21-year-old Frank did on Deal or No Deal. 00:00 - Cold open
 02:14 - Frank Ross joins us
 04:57 - Frank's early football journey 07:58 - Deal or No Deal
 12:15 - Hired by Patriots
 14:54 - Who Wins AFC South / FanDuel
 18:06 - Going between John Carroll & Patriots
 21:18 - Pro Scout for Patriots
 24:04 - Starting to work with special teams
 26:00 - Hired by Colts & Josh McDaniels/Frank Reich 30:36 - Andrew Luck retirement
 32:44 - Frank on upward trajectory with Colts
 35:20 - Hired by Texans
 37:53 - Hiring of DeMeco Ryans
 40:36 - Why special teams gets overlooked
 45:18 - VISIT COACHROSSCUTS.COM 47:58 - Who deserves spotlight? (Klayton Adams) ------------------- It's soccer time on FanDuel.com and right now if you bet on a match, you can get bonus bets for every goal scored in that match! ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy birthday Boomers! It's the anniversary of the release of STC, so here's its first mention, and elaborate contextual build-up, from the current draft of the Big Book of Bulmer Bollocks, in which we examine why the UK was ready for a comic like this.

Are your medicines actually working for you? According to Professor Nick Barber, probably not as well as you think. In this episode of The Aural Apothecary, Jamie, Gimmo and STC are joined by Professor Nick Barber — pharmacist, academic and author of the new book How to take Drugs  — for a sharp, eye-opening conversation about why medicines so often fail in the real world. Not because the drugs are useless, but because taking medicines is far more complicated than we pretend.They explore the messy reality behind adherence, side effects, polypharmacy and patient behaviour — and why healthcare systems routinely overestimate what medicines can achieve while underestimating how hard they are to use properly.Along the way, Nick reflects on decades spent researching medicines optimisation and patient safety, arguing that the future of healthcare may depend less on discovering new treatments and more on helping people use existing ones better.A thoughtful, provocative conversation about one of modern medicine's biggest blind spots.Buy the book here  https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/nick-barber/how-to-take-drugs/9781035072132Two seminal papers by Nick , discussed on the podcast:What constitutes good prescribing? https://www.bmj.com/content/310/6984/923 Quality of medication use in primary care--mapping the problem, working to a solution: a systematic review of the literature https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19772551/Website discussed on the podcast re ASSESSING MEDICATION FOR ANTICHOLINERGIC BURDEN (USING THE ANTICHOLINERGIC EFFECT ON COGNITION TOOL) AND FOR QTc PROLONGATION, HYPONATRAEMIA, BLEEDING, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS and CONSTIPATION MedichecAbout Professor Nick Barber ProfessorNick Barber is one of the UK's leading experts in pharmacy practice, medicines optimisation and patient safety. He has held senior academic and leadership roles across healthcare and higher education and has spent decades researching how medicines are used in the real world. As with all of our guests, Nick shares with us his Memory Evoking Medicine, a career anthem and book. The drug choice with a deeply personal story that underpins the whole ethos of the book. Gimmo commits podultary! Listen to his appearance on the excellent ‘Knowing You' podcast with friend of the show Sarah Cripps on all major podcast platforms: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sarahcripps_leadership-qualityimprovement-mentalhealth-share-7442815050563809280-nDgR From Prescription to Ocean — A TEDx Talk by Jamie Hayes We're incredibly proud to share that Aural Apothecary co-host Jamie Hayes has taken to the TEDx stage with a thought-provoking talk:  Prescription to Ocean: The Hidden Impact of Medicines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swCLNaAG5qY Jamie explores a fascinating and urgent question: What happens to our medicines once they leave the prescription pad — and how do they impact the world beyond the patient? It's a journey that connects healthcare, the environment, and our shared responsibility for the future. You'll never think about prescribing (or taking) medicines in quite the same way again. Please take a few minutes to watch, reflect, and share — this is a conversation worth having.Please follow us on LinkedIn! Let us know what you think of the show. https://www.linkedin.com/company/auralapothecary/ You can listen to the Aural Apothecary playlist here; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OsWj4w8sxsvuwR9zMXgn5?si=tiHXrQI7QsGtSQwPyz1KBg You can view the Aural Apothecary Library here;   https://litalist.com/shelf/view-bookcase?publicId=KN6E3OOur website is https://www.theauralapothecary.com/To get in touch follow us on LinkedIn, Bluesky and X @auralapothecary or email us at auralapothecarypod@gmail.com. Don't forget to rate us and comment wherever you have got this podcast from. 

Are therapists focusing on the wrong kind of content in the age of AI?In this episode, Mel explores one of the biggest shifts happening online right now: why Google and AI-powered search are quietly rewarding depth-first, human-centered, experience-based content, while most social media content disappears within 24–48 hours.If you're a therapist building:a private practice,a podcast,a course,a coaching business,or a thought leadership platform…this conversation may completely change how you think about content creation moving forward.In this episode, we discuss:Why social media content is a perishable assetWhat Google's new EEAT framework means for therapistsWhy AI-generated “generic content” is getting buriedHow clinicians have a unique advantage in AI searchThe difference between a blog post and an authoritative guideWhy long-form, depth-filled content is quietly winningHow therapists can create evergreen content that compounds over timeWhat AI should actually be used for in content creationWhy specificity and lived experience matter more than everHow one well-built guide can become a podcast, YouTube video, workshop, and newsletterWhy therapists should stop waiting to feel like “experts” before publishing“The guide you don't write can't help anyone. The one you do, it works while you sleep.”The internet is changing.And for the first time in a long time, it may actually be shifting in therapists' favor.Because what Google increasingly rewards now is depth, specificity, real-world expertise, and trustworthy human insight.--RESOURCES Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice.With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients.You support your clients. Alma supports you.Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE–an exclusive offer for STC listeners.--Ready to launch (or grow) your online course?Haven is our membership for therapists who want to turn their expertise into sustainable online income through courses, content, and simple systems that actually work.You'll get access to trainings, live accelerators, and a community that supports you every step of the way.Get on the waitlist: sellingthecouch.com/haven

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What happens to your private practice if you suddenly become incapacitated… or pass away?It's a difficult question, and one most therapists never want to think about.But in this deeply practical and important conversation, Mel sits down with Dr. Robin Miller to discuss one of the most overlooked responsibilities in private practice: creating a professional will.Dr. Miller shares the personal story that led her to found TheraClosure after unexpectedly losing a close colleague and stepping in to manage the aftermath of her private practice, client care, records, and continuity planning.This conversation is thoughtful, grounded, and incredibly relevant for every clinician in private practice.In this episode, we discuss:What a professional will actually isWhy every therapist in private practice should have oneWhat happens to client care and medical records if a clinician dies unexpectedlyThe emotional and ethical impact on clients after sudden therapist lossHow professional wills differ for solo practitioners vs. group practicesCommon mistakes therapists make when planning for continuity of careWhy “I'll deal with this later” can create major problems for loved ones and clientsHow retirement, incapacitation, and practice sales impact continuity planningWhat therapists should think about regarding passwords, EHR access, payroll, and two-factor authenticationWhy professional wills are about protecting clients — not just protecting businessesA powerful idea from this conversation:“We can't prevent loss. But we can prevent traumatic loss.”Very few conversations ask: What happens if something happens to you?This episode is an invitation to think proactively, ethically, and compassionately about continuity of care — for your clients, your loved ones, and your profession.--RESOURCES Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice.With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients.You support your clients. Alma supports you.Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE–an exclusive offer for STC listeners.--Ready to launch (or grow) your online course?Haven is our membership for therapists who want to turn their expertise into sustainable online income through courses, content, and simple systems that actually work.You'll get access to trainings, live accelerators, and a community that supports you every step of the way.Get on the waitlist: sellingthecouch.com/haven

In this deeply personal episode, Mel shares an honest update on a new chapter he's building: one that sits at the intersection of psychology, nervous system regulation, golf, performance under pressure, and the future of clinical work in the age of AI.This is not a polished “success story.” It's a real-time reflection on what AI is changing in mental health, why traditional private practice models no longer fit for some clinicians, and how to build work that feels deeply aligned with your life instead of consuming it.In this episode, Mel shares:The childhood basketball story that shaped his understanding of pressure and performanceWhy the same person can succeed under pressure one year and crumble the nextHow AI is transforming therapy, healthcare, and human workWhy the future belongs to the irreplaceable parts of human connectionThe difference between burnout from the work vs. burnout from the modelWhy he chose not to return to traditional private practiceThe vision behind a new golf-focused performance psychology retreatHow golf became a “laboratory” for understanding nervous system regulation under stressWhy experiences and human presence may become the most valuable forms of care in the AI eraThe concept of building the one model only you could buildQuestions to reflect on:What population have you spent the most time with, and what do they truly need that nobody is delivering?What life experiences or non-clinical skills could become part of the intervention itself?What would you build if you weren't trying to make it look like what a therapist is “supposed” to offer?--RESOURCES Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice.With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients.You support your clients. Alma supports you.Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE–an exclusive offer for STC listeners.--Ready to launch (or grow) your online course?Haven is our membership for therapists who want to turn their expertise into sustainable online income through courses, content, and simple systems that actually work.You'll get access to trainings, live accelerators, and a community that supports you every step of the way.Get on the waitlist: sellingthecouch.com/haven

Do therapist websites still matter in the age of AI? With platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Google AI Search, social media, and online directories changing how people search for support, many therapists are wondering: Is it even worth investing in a website anymore? In this episode, Mel sits down with Sarah Gershon of Strong Roots Web Design to explore why therapist websites may actually matter more than ever, especially in a world where AI is becoming the intermediary between clinicians and potential clients. Together, they unpack how websites shape a client's first impression, why authenticity matters more than “marketing,” and how therapists can create websites that feel safe, human, and deeply aligned with their values. We cover:* What potential clients are really looking for in the first few seconds on a therapist website * Why websites still matter in the AI era* The difference between “rented” platforms (social media) vs. owned platforms (your website) * How to write website copy that feels authentic instead of salesy * Why therapists are uniquely positioned to create high-quality, human-centered content * Google's evolving EEAT standards * A simple homepage audit exercise every therapist should do this month Your website isn't just a marketing tool. It's a place where potential clients can feel safe, understood, and begin building trust before they ever reach out. If you want to improve your website this month: ask: Would a hurting person feel safe here?--RESOURCES Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice.With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients.You support your clients. Alma supports you.Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE–an exclusive offer for STC listeners.--Ready to launch (or grow) your online course?Haven is our membership for therapists who want to turn their expertise into sustainable online income through courses, content, and simple systems that actually work.You'll get access to trainings, live accelerators, and a community that supports you every step of the way.Get on the waitlist: sellingthecouch.com/haven

Are therapists quietly leaving social media… on purpose?In today's episode, we explore a growing shift: not burnout, but intentional withdrawal from platforms that promise connection... but often create fragmentation.If you've ever felt conflicted about social media—needing it for visibility but feeling drained by it—this conversation will hit close to home.In this episode, you'll learn:Why social media isn't a neutral tool, it's a shaping forceThe “dysregulation paradox” therapists face onlineWhat social media actually does to your brain (especially as a clinician)Why intentional creators are stepping back, or redesigning their relationship with itHow to market your work without handing over your nervous systemA simple framework to decide if social media is still serving youKey insights:We teach nervous system regulation… on platforms designed for dysregulationSocial media often trains reactivity, comparison, and fragmented attentionLeaving (or limiting) social media isn't about productivity, it's about protecting your attentionYou don't owe any platform your presenceThe most meaningful work rarely comes from constant scrolling, it comes from depth, slowness, and focusBecause the real question isn't just: “Should I be on social media?”It's: “What is this platform shaping me into?”--RESOURCES Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice.With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients.You support your clients. Alma supports you.Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE–an exclusive offer for STC listeners.--Ready to launch (or grow) your online course?Haven is our membership for therapists who want to turn their expertise into sustainable online income through courses, content, and simple systems that actually work.You'll get access to trainings, live accelerators, and a community that supports you every step of the way.Get on the waitlist: sellingthecouch.com/haven

What does it actually look like to market your work… without losing your humanity?In today's episode of Selling the Couch, I'm joined by Shayna Vance Roman to explore a powerful and often overlooked idea: human-centric marketing—and how to apply it in a way that feels grounded, ethical, and aligned.If you've ever felt uncomfortable with marketing… overwhelmed by social media… or unsure how to grow your practice without becoming someone you're not, this conversation is for you.In this episode, we explore:What human-centric marketing really means (and why it matters more than ever)Why marketing can start to feel “transactional” instead of relationalThe tension between running a business and staying values-drivenThe rise of therapist influencers, audience growth, and revenue pressureHow to create content that feels authentic, not performativePractical ways to build connection, compassion, and trust onlineThe role of AI in marketing and how to use it without losing your voiceWhy “less but better” content may be the futureA few key takeaways:People aren't just “clients” or “data points”, they're humans navigating real strugglesYour website, social media, and content should meet people where they areYou don't need to post constantly (consistency ≠ overproduction)The goal of marketing isn't just visibility, it's trust and connectionAt the end of the day… Marketing isn't about getting more people in the door.It's about helping the right people feel seen, safe, and supported, before they ever reach out.--RESOURCES Connect with Shayna:

Is AI actually giving us more freedom… or just more to do?In this episode, I reflect on something I've been noticing lately, both in my own life and in conversations with other business owners:Even though AI makes it easier to write, create, and move faster… many of us aren't using that time to slow down.In this episode, we explore:Why AI doesn't actually create freedom (and what it creates instead)The subtle trap of turning efficiency into more workHow “doing more” quietly pulls us away from the life we wanted to buildThe difference between efficiency vs. alignmentWhy protecting empty space is more important than everHow to define “enough” in a world where there's always more you could doGrounding reminders shared in this episode:Efficiency is not alignmentJust because you can do more doesn't mean you should.Empty space is not a problemThat quiet time? That slower pace? That's the whole point.If you don't define “enough,” it disappears Without friction, there's always one more thing to do.The goal was never to do more. It's to build a life that feels like your own.--RESOURCES Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice.With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients.You support your clients. Alma supports you.Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE–an exclusive offer for STC listeners.--Ready to launch (or grow) your online course?Haven is our membership for therapists who want to turn their expertise into sustainable online income through courses, content, and simple systems that actually work.You'll get access to trainings, live accelerators, and a community that supports you every step of the way.Get on the waitlist: sellingthecouch.com/haven

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If you've been told to “just start a blog” to grow your private practice and be seen online, but you're now wondering if AI has made that advice outdated... this episode is for you.In this conversation, I sit down with Daniel Fava from Private Practice Elevation to explore what's actually changed with blogging, SEO, and content creation, and what still works today.In this episode, we cover:Why blogging has traditionally been such a powerful strategy for therapistsThe biggest shifts in SEO and content creation since the rise of AIWhat Google's E-E-A-T framework really means, and why it favors therapistsHow to make your content stand out in an AI-saturated worldThe role of social signals in building authorityA smarter way to approach bloggingWhere to start if you haven't blogged in months (or ever)Blogging isn't dead, but generic blogging is. In an AI-driven world, storytelling is your unfair advantage.Because blogging isn't about writing on a weekly schedule. It's about creating content that actually connects, builds trust, and compounds over time.--Connect with Daniel & Private Practice Elevation:Website: https://privatepracticeelevation.comFree Clarity Call: https://privatepracticeelevation.com/kickoff--RESOURCES Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice.With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients.You support your clients. Alma supports you.Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE–an exclusive offer for STC listeners.--Ready to launch (or grow) your online course?Haven is our membership for therapists who want to turn their expertise into sustainable online income through courses, content, and simple systems that actually work.You'll get access to trainings, live accelerators, and a community that supports you every step of the way.Get on the waitlist: sellingthecouch.com/haven

In this episode Felida Villarreal shares a bit about her story and what experiences have shaped her life. Felida currently serves as President & CEO of Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA), a transformative regional nonprofit founded in 1995 that empowers Rio Grande Valley residents to achieve economic prosperity through market-driven training, resources, and career pathways. A licensed Certified Public Accountant in Texas, Felida holds a Master of Accountancy from the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas – Pan American. Recognized as a rising leader in workforce development, Felida was named one of Hispanic Executive's prestigious "30 under 30" honorees in 2024 and among their Leading Latinas in 2025 for her commitment to empowering Latino communities through innovative workforce initiatives and creating sustainable pathways to high-wage careers. Her impact has garnered multiple accolades, including the Hispanic Women Making History Award from HWNT-RGV, and many others. Felida also serves on the Hidalgo County Prosperity Taskforce, a strategic initiative launched by County Judge Richard Cortez to combat poverty in the RGV. In this interview from September 2025, Felida also discusses some of her adversities, provides some life advice both in English and Spanish, and also shares what keeps her going and why she invests so much in the Rio Grande Valley community.

Learn how to leverage your equipment's data as a competitive tool in this episode with the STC Americas, LLC's CEO and founder, Einar Markussen, sharing his decades of experience in the high-stakes world of bulk fuel and Hazmat transportation, the world of safety data, and operational transparency! We break down the absolute necessity of forward and inward-facing dash cams as the ultimate exoneration tool, moving past the old-school resistance to embrace AI-driven safety technology that actually protects your bottom line. From the fallout of major highway incidents to the shifting landscape of autonomous trucking, we're giving you a frank look at why the best-in-class carriers are those who don't skimp on driver training, maintenance, and telematics. If you're reducing claims and securing better insurance rates in today's compressed market, you need to understand that being a professional driver means embracing the tools that prove your excellence!   About Einar Markussen Einar is a hands-on trucking veteran who turns operations and liability challenges into wins.  As CEO and Founder of STC Americas LLC, he helps carriers with best practices, reducing nuclear verdict risk through observations, and end-user support with telematics rollouts, and CSA-score fixes.  Einar started in trucking when he joined hazmat tanker Chemical Leaman's Corporate finance department in 1992.  CLTL and Montgomery Tank lines merged in 1999 to form Quality Carriers. He became a Terminal Manager in heavy haul flatbed in 1999. A few years later he joined General Electric's trailer leasing division as field manager.  This was  followed up with 15+ years in Food Grade, transloading, dry bulk and hazmat tanker Region leadership roles.  In 2025, he launched STC Americas—a lean, no-fluff consultancy near Philly.with a tech centric approach but not losing touch with the time tested basics. STC offers support with In-cab dash cams, ELD integration, best practices during pilot programs, and other Operations support.  No PowerPoint fluff—just field tested solutions that cut waste, boost safety, and keep operations moving. He's the guy who's been in yard, the office and the one fleets call when the tough problems need fixing.    Connect with Einar Company Website:https://www.stc-americas.com Email: einar@stc-americas.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/einar-markussen-a1710120/  

Metrobús operará hasta la 1:00 AM los sábadosÚltimos días de descuento en predial en EdomexOposición acusa represión en VenezuelaMás información en nuestro Podcast

We use video for meetings, live sessions, live-streaming, and other content, so it's important to have the best quality possible.Michael Rothermel is my videographer who filmed the welcome video for STC. We were part of the same faith community while Michael lived in the Philly area.Join us to learn his top tips to improve the quality of live videos.--Want to launch your online course or YouTube channel?Save your spot for our free live webinar: The Calm YouTube Flywheel here!Or check out our new membership site! Find out more and get on the Haven Waitlist here.

Everybody stop being silly, it's a very serious episode of STC. WHO is an armless, boneless, chickenless BIG EGG? And who is our guest this fortnight (it's the bloke who led the fan continuation of STC after it died!) Plus some other daft stuff.

Este 16 de marzo cerrarán 3 estaciones de la L2 del Metro Cinco mil policías vigilarán la Representación de SemanaSanta en Iztapalapa  47 heridos deja ataque ucraniano con misiles contra RusiaMás información en nuestro podcast

Michigan's State Transportation Commission (STC) approved a fifth amending bonding resolution under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan Program, focused on rebuilding state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic.On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Patrick McCarthy, director of finance at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), explains the action.The resolution, supported by all six members, amended resolution accurately reflects actual total costs of completed and upcoming construction projects from $3.5 billion to $4.3 billion. Initially approved by the STC in 2020, up to a maximum of $3.5 billion of bonding principal were authorized. Together with the initial principal, any associated premium received from investors and interest earned may be used to fund the program.  

Since the beginning of this podcast in 2015, I've thought a lot about how I can use YouTube to maximize the impact of STC. I've pondered many questions about the sustainability of this endeavor and whether I should be creating separate content on YouTube or simply repurposing these podcast episodes on YouTube.As a result of coaching, taking courses, and obsessively (nerdily) studying YouTube, I have decided to finally leap into YouTube in 2024. In today's session, I'll share what went into this decision for me and what you should consider as a current or aspiring therapist podcaster. You'll Learn:How our fears are usually rooted in some sort of trauma or feeling unseen or unheardTop considerations for me in starting out on YouTube:YouTube is intentionally appealing to podcasters and is becoming an ever more popular podcast platform.Putting a video editing team in place makes the jump to YouTube much easier.YouTube (owned by Google) is very beneficial for discoverability and SEO.I plan to use the best of both playlists (podcasts, YouTube) and feed platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn).I plan to use “Walden months” to prioritize self-care and big projects. (My inspiration is the commitment to be a fully present family man and what I learned from Tim Ferris' 2020 blog, 11 Reasons Not To Become Famous.)How I plan to keep you updated and document my YouTube journey in the weekly STC Newsletter Why I'm grateful for the support of STC listeners on this new path that has me feeling vulnerable, nervous, and fearful--Want to launch your online course or YouTube channel?Save your spot for our free live webinar: The Calm YouTube Flywheel here!Or check out our new membership site! Find out more and get on the Haven Waitlist here.

The first part of STC's epic finale begins this episode, so we're feeling all beginning-of-the-end-ey. So a string of guests begins this fortnight, starting with the creator of the POUND COIN animation. Any editing errors are because my computer explode

“If you build a great course, they'll come.”I wish that were true.Over the past decade, both as a course creator (since 2015) and as a teacher helping therapists launch their own courses, I've seen something surprising:Great content alone is rarely enough.In this episode, we talk about why most online courses fail, even when the material inside is research-backed, thoughtful, and genuinely helpful.Because the truth is:Content is only one part of the equation.Completion, clarity, and connection build a real course business.Inside this video, I break down:Why the most important video in your course isn't what you thinkThe 80/20 mistake most course creators makeWhy your course is competing with everything (not just other courses)The hidden anxiety that leads to overstuffed, overwhelming modulesHow to simplify your curriculum without losing depthA practical way to map and refine your modules (using tools like Miro)How gentle gamification (completion badges, progress nudges) increases completion ratesWhy the clearest courses—not the deepest ones—tend to winIf you're a therapist or clinician thinking about creating an online course (or wondering why yours isn't gaining traction), this episode will help you shift your focus from perfection → to promotion → to sustainable momentum.--Resources:Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice.With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients.You support your clients. Alma supports you.Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE–an exclusive offer for STC listeners.--Want to launch your online course?Save your spot for our free live webinar: The Calm YouTube Flywheel here!Or check out our new membership site! Find out more and get on the Haven Waitlist here.

Most conversations about private practice are highlight reels.But what about the parts no one posts about?In today's episode of Selling the Couch, I'm joined by my friend Dr. Justin Dotson, a group practice owner in Memphis, Tennessee, for an honest, real-world conversation about what it actually takes to run (and sustain) a small business as a therapist.Justin is heading into year 6 of private practice, and I'm in year 11 with STC—so we wanted to pull back the curtain on the things therapists often learn the hard way: pricing, confidence, leadership, loneliness, burnout, and what success really looks like after the early hustle phase.In this conversation, we cover:Why most therapists start with zero business training (and what to do anyway)The “version 1 vs version 10” trap therapists fall intoHow Justin set his first fee (and why he'll never haggle again)A realistic approach to raising rates without spiralingWhy “don't base your business on someone else's secret” matters more than everThe hidden loneliness of entrepreneurship (no-shows, cancellations, declined cards, overhead)How becoming a business owner changes you—emotionally, mentally, and relationallyManaging burnout + anxiety while still showing up for clientsThe leadership challenges that come with scaling and relinquishing controlHow to build trust in yourself by keeping your word to yourselfIf you're in private practice, thinking about starting one, or navigating the messy middle of business ownership... this episode will feel like a deep exhale.--Resources:Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice. With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients.You support your clients. Alma supports you.Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE–an exclusive offer for STC listeners. --Want to launch your online course?Check out our new membership site! Find out more and get on the Haven Waitlist here.

https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculoushttps://www.adeptusridiculous.com/https://twitter.com/AdRidiculoushttps://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculousIn this episode of Adeptus Ridiculous, Bricky DK and Kirioth dive back into the nightmare industrial hellscape of Necromunda to meet the families running the show. From the "upper-crust" Noble Houses who own the moons to the grime-covered Clan Houses keeping the forges burning, it's a world of corporate backstabbing where the "HR department" is usually a masked assassin.The Great Noble Houses: House Ty and their psychic spies, the decadent House Ulanti (who literally blow up pandas for fun), and the mysterious House Catallus that brings a literal murder carnival to the hive.The Clan Houses: GigaChads of House Goliath, the pharmaceutical queens of House Escher, and the irradiated tech-wizards of House Van Saar who are slowly being killed by their own STC. And much more!Support the show

With the dramatic events in Yemen leading to a breakdown in relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, I took the chance to speak to Amr Al-Beidh of the STC - the Southern Yemeni separatist movement which has been at the heart of this issue but which has had very little, if any coverage in the world's press. He gave his side of the story and how it illustrates the world of great-power action that we now find ourselves in. If you would like to support this podcast please consider taking out a paid subscription to my Substack arthursnell.substack.com or if you don't want the hassle of a subscription you can buy me a coffee! ko-fi.com/snellarthur If you want to buy any of the books talked about in this show, please support independent bookshops by using Bookshop.org with this link: ⁠https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/behindthelines⁠ Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheinbaum llama a migrantes a regularizarse en consulados de EUAseguran hotel con 150 toneladas de autopartes robadas en la CDMX  Cuba enfrenta filas por gasolina y apagones de hasta 10 horas  Más información en nuestro podcast

In today's episode, I'm diving into a topic many therapists and thoughtful professionals wrestle with: the pressure to be seen on social media, and what it means to opt out.Over the past decade of building Selling the Couch, I've had a front-row seat to both the power and the cost of online visibility. And lately, I've been asking myself: What does success look like without the performance? What if we chose privacy over performance, resonance over reach?In this episode, I share 3 core insights I've learned from personal experience and from conversations with fellow clinicians:

We're once again turning the pages of Sonic the Comic, this time with the arc that introduced everyone's favorite frenemy, Knuckles! In an adaptation of Sonic 3, the red-dreaded one gets bamboozled by the big egg himself into aiding in his sinister schemes! Can Sonic and Tails hold off this newcomer long enough to successfully capture Robotnik? And if so, will that victory come at a much greater cost? (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: STC's Sonic 3 adaptation (0:09:59) The typical STC disclaimer (0:16:56) Knuckles: Guardian of the Chaos Emeralds (0:32:04) Enter Knuckles, Part 1 (0:44:59) Enter Knuckles, Part 2 (0:52:21) Power of the Chaos Emeralds, Part 1 (1:04:10) Power of the Chaos Emeralds, Part 2 (1:14:26) Robotnik's Revenge, Part 1 (1:20:53) Robotnik's Revenge, Part 2 (1:30:18) Final thoughts (1:35:34) Outro Amie Waters on Linktree

New Millennium, new world... new STC? The drama is back and we're in a good mood. There's a sincere chance that STCTP's whinge-phase might be over. That's all I can be bothered to write!

Whether you're in grad school for psychology, counseling, social work—or mentoring someone who is—this episode is for you.After 20+ years in the mental health field and over a decade running Selling the Couch, I'm sharing 5 things I wish I had done during grad school to set up a more sustainable, meaningful, and flexible career.I also share one bonus tip that's been the most important for long-term success (especially if you want to avoid burnout and build a career that supports your life, not consumes it).This episode covers:#1: Don't Just Learn—Build Something#2: Say Yes to What Scares You#3: Learn the Language of Business#4: Build Relationships, Not Just a Resume#5: Don't Burn Bridges (Ever)And tune in to get the BONUS tip!Resources:Want to launch your online course?Check out our new membership site that just opened! Find out more and join us in Haven here.Mentioned in this episode:Try Alma!Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice. With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients. You support your clients. Alma supports you. Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE—an exclusive offer for STC listeners.

Subscribe now to skip the ads and get all of our episodes. Danny and Derek return from their holiday retreat at Bohemian Grove to bring you news from around the world. This week: Delcy Rodríguez assumes Venezuela's presidency following Nicolás Maduro's U.S. rendition (1:31), as questions mount over the indictment (3:51) and Washington moves toward de facto control of Venezuelan oil exports (6:36); Saudi-backed forces push back Southern Transitional Council gains in southern Yemen, with STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fleeing to the UAE and facing treason charges (11:10); Israel bans 37 humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders (15:33), and advances the E-1 settlement project in the West Bank (17:49); protests spread across Iran amid currency collapse and renewed sanctions (21:05); Thailand and Cambodia's December ceasefire largely holds despite a reported accidental mortar incident (25:33); U.S. airstrikes in northwestern Nigeria raise questions about targets and objectives (27:52); Israel becomes the first country to recognize Somaliland, prompting regional backlash and speculation about military basing and Gaza resettlement plans (30:44); European leaders discuss security guarantees for Ukraine as part of potential peace negotiations with Russia (36:00); Trump escalates rhetoric and planning around annexing or purchasing Greenland (37:54); the Trump administration pushes for a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget (42:12); and Trump orders a U.S. withdrawal from dozens of UN and international institutions, particularly those related to climate governance (44:30). Don't miss ⁠our re-posted episode on American policing with Stuart Schrader⁠. Also check out ⁠our episode on Venezuela with Greg Grandin⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny and Derek return from their holiday retreat at Bohemian Grove to bring you news from around the world. This week: Delcy Rodríguez assumes Venezuela's presidency following Nicolás Maduro's U.S. rendition (1:31), as questions mount over the indictment (3:51) and Washington moves toward de facto control of Venezuelan oil exports (6:36); Saudi-backed forces push back Southern Transitional Council gains in southern Yemen, with STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fleeing to the UAE and facing treason charges (11:10); Israel bans 37 humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders (15:33), and advances the E-1 settlement project in the West Bank (17:49); protests spread across Iran amid currency collapse and renewed sanctions (21:05); Thailand and Cambodia's December ceasefire largely holds despite a reported accidental mortar incident (25:33); U.S. airstrikes in northwestern Nigeria raise questions about targets and objectives (27:52); Israel becomes the first country to recognize Somaliland, prompting regional backlash and speculation about military basing and Gaza resettlement plans (30:44); European leaders discuss security guarantees for Ukraine as part of potential peace negotiations with Russia (36:00); Trump escalates rhetoric and planning around annexing or purchasing Greenland (37:54); the Trump administration pushes for a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget (42:12); and Trump orders a U.S. withdrawal from dozens of UN and international institutions, particularly those related to climate governance (44:30).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What is emotional fitness, and why is it more important than ever for therapists, helpers, and quiet leaders?In this episode of Selling the Couch, I'm joined by psychologist and author Dr. Emily Anhalt to explore how we can strengthen our emotional muscles to prevent burnout, set boundaries, and lead with compassion (without losing ourselves in the process).We break down:The difference between emotional intelligence and emotional fitnessThe 7 traits of emotionally fit peopleThe early warning signs of burnout—and how to prevent itWhy boundaries are the blueprint for sustainabilityHow playfulness improves therapy outcomes (and leadership!)A powerful "emotional push-up" you can try todayWhether you're in private practice, leadership, or building something new, this episode will help you stay grounded and grow with intention.Resources:Want to launch your online course?Check out our new membership site that's starting in January! Find out more and join us in Haven here.Mentioned in this episode:Try Alma!Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice. With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients. You support your clients. Alma supports you. Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE—an exclusive offer for STC listeners.

Melvin kicks off Season 11 of Selling the Couch with a powerful and timely conversation on how therapists and online educators can AI-proof their online courses in 2026 and beyond.If you're worried that AI tools might replace the need for your course, this episode will help you rethink that fear, and give you a framework to build something deeply human, emotionally intelligent, and resilient.Learn the 3 keys to future-proofing your course:Sustainable Community – Build connection that lasts beyond the launchBlue Ocean Positioning – Create a course that stands alone in your nicheMeaningful Gamification – Design experiences that transform, not just informYou'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how Melvin made the difficult decision to retire his previous programs, and what led to the creation of Haven, a calm, supportive community for therapists moving into online income.Resources:Want to launch your online course?Check out our new membership site that's launching in January! Find out more and join us in Haven here.Mentioned in this episode:Try Alma!Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice. With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients. You support your clients. Alma supports you. Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE—an exclusive offer for STC listeners.

//The Wire//2300Z December 30, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: SAUDI ARABIA BOMBS EMIRATI WEAPONS SHIPMENT IN YEMEN. RAIL DELAYS SPREAD AROUND EUROPE AFTER INCIDENT IN CHANNEL TUNNEL. CROWBAR ATTACK REPORTED AT BRITISH HOSPITAL.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-Yemen: Overnight tensions escalated sharply between several nations as the conflict in Yemen threatens to become more serious. Colonel Turki Al-Malki, the Saudi Air Force Colonel that serves as the spokesman for the Saudi mission to Yemen stated that two vessels departed the UAE without permission this morning, and sailed without turning their AIS transponders on before arriving in Yemen. Onboard these vessels were weapons and armored vehicles that the UAE was allegedly trying to smuggle to the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a faction that threatens the Saudi border.As a result, Saudi Arabia conducted a few airstrikes within the Yemeni port of Mukalla, targeting the combat vehicles to be used by the STC. After the strikes, Saudi Arabia also called for the UAE to leave Yemen entirely. A few hours after this morning's scuffle, the UAE announced a cessation of their already-reduced mission in Yemen, and are withdrawing all public support for the STC, per Saudi demands.United Kingdom: This morning an Afghan migrant was arrested for conducting an attack at the Newton-Le-Willows Hospital in Merseyside, a small village halfway between Liverpool and Manchester. The attack began after the man was denied an appointment after entering the lobby with a crowbar in hand. After being told there were no appointments, the man began attacking staff with the crowbar. 5x people were wounded during the attack.Europe: This morning a "major disruption" was reported in the Channel Tunnel, halting train services between London and Paris. The cause of the disruption was two-fold, resulting from several power lines being downed in one tunnel, and a train stuck in the other tunnel, blocking service both ways under the English Channel.Analyst Comment: This sounds like it wouldn't be that big of a deal, but due to the importance of this one tunnel (and the nature of rail logistics), passenger train services were halted from Amsterdam to Paris, all during one of the most heavily-trafficked travels season of the year. Delays have been reported all day, and EuroStar has recommended travelers to avoid trains which use cross-Channel routes until repairs are made.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The situation in Yemen has always been a tangled web of factions, and thing's aren't as simple as "the enemy of my enemy is my friend". This latest development is no different, and throughout the day the statements from all parties reflect more of the plot of a soap opera than traditional diplomacy.The STC is a separatist movement in Yemen that is opposing the Houthi's, but also opposing the Saudis. The Saudis know that if the STC were to win the Civil War in Yemen and actually dominate the Houthis, the STC would probably sidestep the formal Yemeni government and succeed in their goal of creating a new state (what they call South Arabia), which the STC has been working toward for some time. The UAE provides materiel support to the STC for several reasons. For one, the UAE and the Saudis have bad-blood between them on cultural grounds, but both the Emirates and the Saudi royal family also don't want the Houthi's to control most of Yemen, thus the reason for both nations teaming up to form the security coalition in Yemen.However, the Saudis also don't want the Houthi's adversaries (the STC) to get too much control either...which the UAE *does* want so as to apply pressure to the Saudis because the UAE and Yemen don't share a land border, so they don't care.In short, the Saudis and Emirates don't actually like each other, but work together to control the dozens of

Today's show is a coaching call about online courses and the imposter syndrome that sneaks in with fear and doubt. Join us to learn more!Our Featured Guest for today's coaching call:Nikki Sewell, LCSWNikki was ready to get her pilot students into her course, but she has encountered a lot of fear around charging her worth for her grief course for therapists. Nikki built a successful private practice focusing on the niche of grief counseling, motivated by losing her father to suicide during her grad school years and suddenly losing her husband at age 41 back in 2013. Join the coaching call with Nikki and Melvin!Nikki SewellYou'll Learn:● How Nikki found her niche in grief counseling with widows, suicide survivors, and orphaned adults● Why Nikki views her grief counseling work as something beautiful that empowers people to see “what's lost, what's left, and what's possible”● How Nikki decided to create her online course to help other grief and trauma therapists● Why the best online courses combine clinical training with personal experience–like Nikki is doing● How money blocks, shame, and internal voices get in the way to create imposter syndrome for Nikki● The new perspective: Nikki's course is helping clinicians to become better clinicians, help their clients more fully, and become better business owners (who make more money)● Why we struggle with shame in charging what we are worth because we are a “helping profession”● How Nikki can implement the same steps in charging for her online course that she employed in establishing her private practice● How to take a “ladder view” of our expertise and experience, realizing that there are always people on lower rungs who need your help● Why it's better to take the tortoise approach and pace yourself in launching a courseResources:Want to launch your online course?Check out our new membership site that's launching in January! Find out more and join us in Haven here.Mentioned in this episode:Try Alma!Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That's why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice. With Alma, you'll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients. You support your clients. Alma supports you. Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE—an exclusive offer for STC listeners.

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SHOW 12-8-2025 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1895 KHYBER PASS THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE FEDERAL RESERVE  BOARD OF GOVERNORS. FIRST HOUR 9-915 The DC Shooter, the Zero Units, and the Tragedy of the Afghan Withdrawal: Colleagues Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio discuss recent violence in Washington, D.C. involving an Afghan immigrant that has drawn attention back to the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021; the shooter, Ramanula Lakanal, was a member of the elite "Zero Units" of the Afghan National Army, a force that demanded priority evacuation for their families in exchange for providing security at the Kabul airport during the U.S. retreat, and while these units were stalwart allies against enemies like al-Qaeda and ISIS, they fought a "dirty war" and were accused of human rights violations, highlighting the broader failure of the withdrawal which occurred because political will faded across multiple administrations. 915-930 The Vetting Failure and the Lack of an Exit Strategy in Afghanistan: Colleagues Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggioexplain that the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan was exacerbated by the lack of a methodical exit strategy, unlike the British who organized their departure and evacuation lists well in advance; critics argue that the U.S. imported significant security risks by rushing the evacuation, bringing in over 100,000 Afghans without adequate vetting, and while there was a moral obligation to help those who served, experts suggest that wholesale importation of citizens from a war-torn country was not the only solution and that better vetting or resettlement in third countries should have been considered. 930-945 Martial Law in South Korea and the Shadow of the North: Colleagues Morse Tan and Gordon Chang discuss South Korea facing severe political turmoil following President Yoon's declaration of martial law, a move his supporters argue was a constitutional response to obstructionist anti-state forces; the opposition, led by figures previously sympathetic to North Korea, has been accused of attempting to paralyze the government, while accusations of "insurrection" against President Yoon are dismissed as nonsensical, with the political infighting fracturing the conservative party and leaving South Korea vulnerable to the North Korean regime in a way not seen since the Korean War. 945-1000 Japan Stands Up for Taiwan While Canada Demurs: Colleagues Charles Burton and Gordon Chang report that Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi recently declared that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be a "survival threatening situation" for Japan, authorizing the mobilization of self-defense forces; this statement has triggered a massive propaganda campaign from Beijing demanding a retraction, as a successful invasion of Taiwan would likely require violating Japanese sovereignty, while in contrast Canada remains reluctant to support Tokyo or criticize Beijing, hoping to secure trade benefits and diversify exports away from the U.S., leaving Japan isolated by its allies. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 The Survival of UNRWA and the Flow of Terror Finance: Colleagues Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotterreport that despite investigations revealing corruption and ties to terrorism, the UN has renewed the mandate for UNRWA for another three years; the organization's facilities have been used by Hamas and its schools have been implicated in radicalizing children, yet international efforts to replace it have stalled, while Hamas leadership refuses to disarm or accept international oversight, demanding a Palestinian state as a precondition for any change, with financial support for terror groups continuing to flow through networks in Europe and the Middle East. 1015-1030 Greece's "Achilles Shield" and Israel's Iron Beam Laser Defense: Colleagues Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter report that Greece is undertaking a historic modernization of its armed forces, unveiling a new national defense strategy focused on long-range missiles and a modernized air defense system dubbed "Achilles Shield," allowing Greece to project power more flexibly in the Eastern Mediterranean and counter threats from Turkey; in Israel, a major defensive breakthrough is imminent with the deployment of the "Iron Beam," a laser defense system capable of intercepting threats at approximately $50 per shot, expected to rewrite the rules of air defense by effectively countering drone swarms and missiles. 1030-1045 Hezbollah's Quiet Regeneration Under Naim Qassem: Colleagues David Daoud and Bill Roggio report that since the ceasefire began, Hezbollah has received at least $2 billion from Iran and is actively rearming and regenerating its forces in Lebanon; the terror group is focusing on acquiring drone swarms and other asymmetrical weapons that are cheap to produce and difficult for Israel to counter, while Hezbollah's new leader Naim Qassem is leveraging his "bookish" and underestimated persona to lower the temperature and allow the group to rebuild without attracting the same level of scrutiny as his predecessor. 1045-1100 Fragmentation in Yemen: The Southern Transitional Council Advances: Colleagues Bridget Tumi and Bill Roggio report that the civil war in Yemen is fracturing further as the Southern Transitional Council, which advocates for southern secession, advances into eastern governorates to secure territory and combat smuggling; this move has heightened tensions within the anti-Houthi coalition, as the STC is backed by the UAE while other government factions are supported by Saudi Arabia, weakening the collective effort against the Houthis who control the capital Sanaa and maintain ambitions to conquer the entire country. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 The Druze National Guard and Internal Strife in Southern Syria: Colleagues Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio report that instability is growing in Syria's Druze-majority Suwayda province, where a newly formed "National Guard" militia has begun arresting and killing political opponents; the militia is spiritually guided by Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, who has consolidated power by sidelining other Druze leaders who were open to reconciliation with the Assad regime, with Turkey expressing support for the anti-Assad Druze factions against both the Syrian government and Kurdish forces, while recent violence suggests a hardening of anti-regime sentiment. 1115-1130 The "Variable Geometry" of the Muslim Brotherhood and Its Global Affiliates: Colleagues Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio explain that the Muslim Brotherhood operates as a "mothership" for various Islamist movements, utilizing a strategy of "variable geometry" to adapt to local political environments while aiming for a global caliphate; Hamas functions as the Palestinian branch of the Brotherhood and despite being severely damaged by the war with Israel remains the dominant force in Gaza, with the Brotherhood finding state sponsorship primarily in Qatar, which provides funding and media support via Al Jazeera, and Turkey, where President Erdogan acts as a leader for the organization. 1130-1145 Ukraine Negotiations Hit a Cul-de-Sac Amidst Infiltration Tactics: Colleagues John Hardie and Bill Roggio report that peace talks regarding Ukraine are currently at a standstill, with the U.S. and Ukraine at odds over Russia's demands for territory in the Donbas versus Ukraine's need for meaningful security guarantees; while the U.S. has pressured Ukraine to concede territory, the security assurances offered are viewed skeptically by Kyiv, and Russia refuses to accept any Western military presence in Ukraine, while on the battlefield Russia employs infiltration tactics using small groups, sometimes single soldiers, to penetrate deep into Ukrainian positions. 1145-1200 The Trump Corollary: Reviving the Monroe Doctrine in Latin America: Colleague Ernesto Araújo discusses a new "Trump corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine reshaping U.S. policy in the Americas, signaling a more assertive stance against foreign influence and authoritarian regimes; this shift is evident in Venezuela, where President Maduro appears to be negotiating his exit in the face of U.S. pressure, while in Brazil the administration of Lula da Silva faces significant instability due to a massive banking scandal linking the government to money laundering and organized crime, with the new application of the Monroe Doctrine suggesting the U.S. will favor political figures aligned with its security strategy. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Devil's Advocates: Robert Stryk, Rudy Giuliani, and the Business of Influence: Colleague Kenneth P. Vogel discusses how in the power vacuum created by Donald Trump's arrival in Washington, unconventional lobbyists like Robert Stryk rose to prominence by marketing access to the new administration; Stryk, described as an "anti-hero" with a checkered business past, hosted a lavish event at the Hay-Adams Hotel to legitimize the regime of Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of Congo, successfully delivering Rudy Giuliani as Trump's personal attorney, signaling a new informal channel for foreign diplomacy and highlighting how foreign regimes utilized large sums of money and unconventional intermediaries to seek favor. 1215-1230 The Accidental Diplomat: Robert Stryk and the New Zealand Connection: Colleague Kenneth P. Vogel explains that Robert Stryk's rise in the lobbying world was fueled by serendipity and bold bluffs, exemplified by a chance encounter with a New Zealand diplomat at a cafe; the diplomat revealed that New Zealand, having prepared for a Clinton victory, had no contacts within the incoming Trump team and could not arrange a congratulatory call between their Prime Minister and the President-elect, and Stryk, leveraging a connection to a former Trump campaign field director, provided a phone number that successfully connected the embassy to Trump's team, establishing his credibility and launching his career in high-stakes foreign lobbying. 1230-1245 Hunter Biden, Chinese Spies, and the Monetization of Political Connections: Colleague Kenneth P. Vogel reports that following his father's departure from the vice presidency, Hunter Biden faced financial pressure and sought lucrative foreign clients, leading to risky entanglements; one venture involved a corrupt Romanian real estate magnate who hired Hunter along with former FBI Director Louis Freeh and Rudy Giuliani to resolve his legal troubles, with the proposed solution involving selling land including the site of the U.S. Embassy in Romania to a Chinese state-linked fund, and Hunter Biden was aware of the nature of his associates, referring to one as the "spy chief of China." 1245-100 AM FARA: From Fighting Nazi Propaganda to Modern Transparency: Colleague Kenneth P. Vogel explains that the Foreign Agents Registration Act was originally enacted in 1938 to counter Nazi propaganda in the United States before World War II; at the time, the Third Reich was paying well-connected American consultants to whitewash Hitler's image and keep the U.S. out of the war, operating without public knowledge, and Congress passed FARA to create transparency, requiring those paid by foreign principals to influence the U.S. government or media to register their activities, with the law remaining today the primary vehicle for accountability in foreign lobbying

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