Podcasts about surviving

What if you're not stuck... but repeating a cycle that's trying to teach you something? Sometimes the real breakthrough comes when you stop asking why it keeps happening and start uncovering what it's revealing within you.

Yeah, I disappeared. No, I didn't ghost you on purpose. Between a neurologically damaged dog who bit my face and then my hand, PTSD that kept me housebound, and a year of just trying to function, the podcast wasn't happening. But I'm back! And something called S.H.I.F.T. is coming mid-late April. Welcome back to The Shiftshow. Link I mentioned in the episode: https://linktr.ee/letsgetyourshifttogether

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda speaks with John Moffitt about surviving sex trafficking. September 16, 2019This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactAbout Dr. Kirk: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/about-dr-kirk-hondaWebsite: https://www.psychologyinseattle.comGet stuff... Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/KIRKgram (like Cameo): https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/kirkgramThe Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being. Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com

Guest: Dr Alexander McWilliam All Episodes can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/⁠⁠⁠ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bio of Alex McWilliam Dr Alexander McWilliam is founder and managing director of Improv4Business. It provides presentation and speaking training, including executive coaching, team sessions and bespoke programmes. It works primarily with B2B clients, from start-ups to multi-billion-pound organisations. These have included ITV, The Entertainer, Kenwood and Computacenter. Dr McWilliam has a background in professional acting and improvisation, and is the only UK PhD graduate in “public-speaking anxiety and performing under pressure”. What we Discussed: 00:00 Introduction 01:13 The Only UK PhD in Public Speaking Anxiety 02:37 Why Friends' Fear of Presenting Sparked His Research 04:22 The 3.5 Year Doctorate Journey 05:48 Brain Freeze: When Practice Meets Reality 07:15 The "Blank" Moment We All Experience 08:33 Being Selectively Shy 10:05 From Shy Kid to Door-to-Door Sales 11:42 How Stories We Tell Ourselves Hold Us Back 13:08 Why the Audience Isn't Your Enemy 14:35 Reading Faces Wrong: Crossed Arms Don't Mean Boredom 16:02 You Are Your Own Worst Critic 17:29 Why Audiences Want You to Succeed 19:03 The Power of Watching Yourself Back 20:38 Audiences Forgive Mistakes, Not Panic 22:04 Recovery Is What People Remember 23:41 When Speakers Freeze and Start Over 25:07 No One Has Your Script 26:34 Adapting When Time Gets Cut 28:01 Pressure Testing Your Presentations 29:38 Making Failure Fun in Safe Environments 31:05 The "Die" Exercise 32:42 Building Resilience Through Improv 34:09 Table Topics and Playfulness 35:46 Impromptu Speaking Builds Real Confidence 37:13 The Science of Self-Efficacy 38:40 Daily Impromptu Practice 40:07 Why Comedy Is Unforgiving 41:34 Group Failure Exercises 43:11 Surviving the Worst Case Scenario 44:38 Social Anxiety vs. Performance Anxiety 46:05 When Shyness Shows Up Selectively 47:32 Teenage Years and Peer Judgment 48:59 How School Experiences Shape Adult Fear 50:26 Domain-Specific Anxiety 51:53 The Public Speaking Threat Inventory 53:20 27 Items Across Three Domains 54:47 Finding Your Focus Area for Growth How to Contact Alex McWilliam https://www.improv4business.co.uk/ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Iran is cracking down on dissent to prevent an uprising by its citizens. The Wall Street Journal’s Margherita Stancati breaks down the situation Iranians are in. Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin begins the confirmation process today to become the next homeland-security secretary. The Atlantic’s Nick Miroff discusses what Mullin might do with large warehouses the administration purchased to convert into megajails. Cuba is dealing with a major economic crisis and the failure of its antiquated power grid. Carmen Sesin of NBC News joins to discuss what life is like for some Cubans day to day. Plus, why teens are suing Elon Musk’s xAI, the House Oversight Committee officially subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi, and how spas and gyms took over traditional retail space. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

Andy provides a comprehensive update on his landscaping business and the ongoing development of his new company shop. He details technical construction choices, such as the benefits of using open-cell spray foam and his decision to install epoxy flooring in the office spaces. Despite facing recent weather delays and logistical hurdles with utility companies, he remains optimistic about the regional economic growth and a strong pipeline of work. The episode also explores equipment preferences, where Andy evaluates the performance of various machinery and explains his strategy of growing at the speed of cash. Finally, he reflects on the importance of client relationships, sharing personal stories about navigating difficult customer interactions while striving to maintain a high-end brand reputation.

In this high-energy episode of MADcast, Big Dave and Producer Russ sit down with one of CrossFit Cedar Park's most electric personalities—Summer. Known for bringing unmatched energy to the gym floor, Summer proves there's a whole lot more behind the hype as she opens up about her powerful and inspiring journey.From her humble beginnings in the Houston area to becoming a 16-year-old mother navigating life as a single parent, Summer shares the real, unfiltered story of doing it all on her own—no shortcuts, no handouts. The conversation dives deep into the adversity she's faced, including major medical challenges and a serious car accident that could have ended her athletic pursuits for good—but didn't.The crew also talks about her introduction to fitness, her background as a cheerleader, and how she fought her way back to not only competing—but thriving—in CrossFit. Along the way, there's plenty of laughs, especially when Summer drops what might be the most millennial Mount Rushmore of music the podcast has ever heard.Fueled by cold beer from 512 Brewing Company—shoutout to Summer for making sure Friday Night Lights 26.3 was properly stocked—the episode also breaks down the CrossFit Open workouts 26.1, 26.2, and 26.3.Plus, Producer Russ gives an update on his upcoming championship match in Waco on March 21st, adding even more excitement to an already stacked episode.Big thanks to 512 Brewing and In The Crew 512—don't forget to use code MADCAST for 15% off at checkout.It's real talk, big laughs, and one hell of a story. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

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Tonight we break down a chilling warning from Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who says the suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie — the mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie — could “absolutely” strike again.  What's up #STSNation! Welcome to Surviving the Survivor — the global phenomenon bringing you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime. Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As AI moves to the front line, a new analysis highlights the skills children will need most for an AI-shaped future. Greg and Holly walk through what those skills are. AI is also entering the dating world. Daniella Rivera, KSL Investigative Reporter, joins the show to share what she learned about AI relationships. And as Utah has been working to build a shield against harmful AI... It's hit some roadblocks in Utah's Legislative Session, so what can we now do to stay protected and diligent against uncontrollable AI? Margaret Bussey, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, shares insight.

It's Caucus Night in Utah! What to Expect Senior US Intel Official Resigns Over War in Iran Surviving the AI Shift: Skills, Relationships, and Regulation Rare Disease Progression: Utah Families Seek Federal Action TSA Agents Quit After Missed Paychecks Greg's Closing Arguments and St. Patrick's Day Deals! How to Stay Connected in a Divided World

Brad Lane, the programming boss here at WCCO radio, joins Chad at the top of the show to talk about the quick work, excellent care and luck that got him through a 'widowmaker' heart attack ten days ago, how his family history played a huge role in his heart problems and how the recovering is going today.

Chad opens the show talking with our boss, Brad Lane, about the 'widowmaker' heart attack he survived and how he's feeling ten days later before the usual Tuesday madness with Ask Adam Anything.

Ever feel like everyone else has a "secret" to real estate success that you're missing? Brent Daniels is here to debunk the mystery and reveal the true Real Estate Growth Formula. Together, they dissect why the simplest philosophy “Talk To People (TTP)” is the ultimate gateway to seven-figure success, the critical shift from being a "marketer" to a "sales master," and how to navigate the psychological hurdles of the "hustle season." Tune in for actionable and follow the TTP training program for no-nonsense insights designed to help you elevate your wholesaling game! ---------Show notes:(0:43) Beginning of today's episode(3:00) Surviving a 70% value drop and finding the "gateway" of wholesaling(5:01) When to be the buyer vs. when to be the bank.(12:34) Why competing against 200-IQ engineers is a losing game for beginners.(15:52) Mastering research, underwriting, and pre-qualifying(25:01) How to stay on the seller's side of the table during negotiations----------Resources:Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki InvestorLift Follow Brent Daniels on InstagramTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community are endless, what are you waiting for?

This week, the crew is back to recap a wild week in Houston! We warned everyone that Houston is not built for Spring Break, and we were right—from out-of-towners paying $2,500 for bottles to the Houston Rodeo getting shut down because of a massive 100-person brawl. We talk about the real rodeo culture, taking the kids to Golden Corral, and witnessing Shaboozey absolutely rock the stage in chaps.Things get heated when we dive into sports: Did Bam Adebayo disrespect Kobe Bryant and the game of basketball by intentionally fouling to score 83 points? We debate his legacy, compare his star power to WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson, and discuss which current NBA players could realistically score 80 next.Plus, we address the Smackwater rant about Houston DJs being "button pushers," and swap hilarious stories about the absolute worst jobs we've ever worked—including surviving a grueling construction crew and the dreaded solitary confinement of the "Dog House".Follow the crew: @ThePourHorsemen @ShyThugg | @HardbodyKiotti | @Phi1TheDon | @LebronaldPalmer I @yo.dj.silk I @armourie.official Production Crew @TheJohnSims | @1Kharyy Shot at @TheHiveHouston Hurt At Work? Contact our partners at https://crockett.law for all of your legal needs. @bankonbriantx is ready to help. Join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/thepourhorsemen By supporting us, you're not just a listener but a valued part of our community. Use our Code POUR at Bluechew.com for your discount. Follow The Pour Horsemen on Instagram @thepourhorsemen and email at thepourhorsemen@gmail.com.Chapters:00:00 - Intro: 05:08 - The Massive Houston Rodeo Brawl & Shut Down09:29 - Real Rodeo Culture16:46 - Shaboozey Live: The Black Country Star21:22 - Spring Break Scams & Rental Car Break-ins23:25 - The DJ vs. Artist Beef (Reacting to the Smackwater Rant) 31:46 - Bam Adebayo's 83-Point Game45:05 - Who Can Score 80 Next?49:30 - The Worst Jobs Ever01:00:08 - Food Wars: New Orleans Creole vs. Houston01:14:17 - Outro:

What do luxury buyers need to understand about owning on Amelia Island that most agents never explain? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Leigh Howe. Leigh shares a career path that started far from traditional real estate. She moved from teaching, nursing, retail, and sales into land development and homebuilding after she and her husband took on a 100 acre project in Gainesville. That experience gave her deep knowledge in zoning, infrastructure, construction, customer selections, and the human side of real estate. She explains how surviving the housing crash and later the COVID era shaped her approach, eventually leading her to focus on retail real estate on Amelia Island where she could combine expertise with relationship driven service. Leigh then shifts into what makes Amelia Island so desirable and what it really takes to serve affluent buyers well. Leigh explains that luxury clients still need guidance, clarity, and confidence even when they are highly accomplished professionals. She talks about joining the right brokerage, learning the south end of the island, listening to other agents, building trust through referrals, asking better questions, and staying authentic instead of sounding overly sales driven. The episode also explores off market opportunities, AI in real estate, local ownership nuances, and why true value comes from knowledge, professionalism, and anticipating needs before clients even ask. Thinking about buying, selling, or investing on Amelia Island Reach out to Leigh Howe and start with a smart strategy before the next great property is gone.   Highlights 00:00 - 05:41 From teacher to developer Tracy introduces Leigh Howe and her background in Nassau County real estate Leigh explains she did not plan to become a real estate agent A lunch with a landowner leads to a 100 acre development opportunity She and her husband sell the first 60 half acre lots Building the last 40 homes launches her hands on real estate education 05:41 - 13:20 Surviving the crash and finding a new lane The early growth years make development look unstoppable The recession hits and unsold homes turn into rentals Leigh describes cashing in retirement savings to survive During COVID they build multifamily rentals for long term stability She transitions fully into Amelia Island real estate and enjoys the freedom of agency work 13:20 - 20:55 Why Amelia Island keeps pulling people back Leigh calls Amelia a magical place that sells itself The island blends blue collar roots with resort lifestyle appeal Buyers are drawn to beaches, boating, marsh views, and historic downtown Most of her clients are second home or third home buyers Privacy, simplicity, and ocean views drive many luxury decisions 20:57 - 31:08 How Leigh broke into luxury real estate She identifies her knowledge gap on the south end of the island Joining a brokerage behind the gate gives her direct access to luxury inventory She learns by sitting with experienced agents and listening closely Leigh builds her own style by staying authentic instead of salesy Referrals, community involvement, Facebook, and Instagram help expand her visibility 31:36 - 43:52 What affluent buyers really need from an agent Leigh is surprised that high powered buyers often feel unsure during transactions She explains why successful people still need handholding and clear expectations Concierge level service means anticipating needs and guiding every step Asking better questions helps narrow the search without wasting time Referrals, trust, and quiet off market conversations create new opportunities 44:00 - 1:20:25 AI local nuance and the realities of ownership Tracy and Leigh discuss how AI may improve search and targeting Leigh says local knowledge still matters more than generic estimates She highlights ownership realities like taxes, turtle lighting, and shore stabilization costs They talk about pricing psychology, negotiation, and market corrections The episode closes with a story that shows how small details can decide a sale   Quotes: "People don't like surprises." – Leigh Howe "It's a magical place." – Leigh Howe "If you're not a salesy person, then don't be salesy." – Leigh Howe "I'm always going to answer the phone when you call me." – Leigh Howe   To contact Leigh Howe, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, and Facebook.   Connect with Leigh Howe! Website: https://leighhowe.ameliaislandrealestate.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movetoamelia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leigh.howe.963   Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com   Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com    SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best.   #RealEstateExcellence #AmeliaIsland #LuxuryRealEstate #LeighHowe #FloridaRealEstate #CoastalLiving #OceanfrontHomes #SecondHomeBuyers #HighEndRealEstate #RealEstateMarketing #LuxuryLifestyle #AmeliaIslandLiving #NassauCounty #HomeBuyingTips #OffMarketListings #ConciergeService #AuthenticSelling #RealEstatePodcast #AIinRealEstate #WaterfrontProperty #IslandLife

What happens to the house after losing a spouse or going through a divorce?In this episode of the Kern County Real Estate Review, Laurie McCarty walks through one of the most difficult and often overlooked situations homeowners face — navigating real estate decisions after a major life loss.From understanding your financial picture to deciding whether to keep or sell the home, this conversation provides practical guidance for anyone facing the emotional and financial weight of these decisions. Laurie breaks down what steps to take first, what mistakes to avoid, and how to move forward with clarity instead of pressure.You'll also learn how home equity plays a critical role in long-term financial stability, why many retirees rely on their home as a major asset, and what homeowners in Bakersfield and Kern County should consider when planning for the future.This episode covers:• What to do with a house after losing a spouse• Selling a home after death or divorce• How to handle real estate during probate or separation• Understanding mortgage, title, and financial responsibilities• Protecting yourself from low offers and high-pressure buyers• When to keep the home vs. when to sell• How home equity impacts retirement planning• Real estate guidance specific to Kern County and BakersfieldWhether you are currently facing a loss, helping a family member, or simply planning ahead, this episode offers real-world insight to help you make informed decisions during a challenging time.

Renee and Susan discuss the benefits of centering love and empathy in the work with so many negative voices and forces in the world.  How do we continue to show up as advocates when the world feels increasingly polarized and heavy? In this episode of Advocacy Bites, hosts Renee Sekel and Susan Book of Save Our Schools NC step away from the logistics of policy and primaries to have a vulnerable conversation about the emotional heart of advocacy. Renee shares a powerful experience from a recent conference in Washington, D.C., where she encountered the work of Valarie Kaur and the Revolutionary Love Project. Together, Renee and Susan explore how we can move past feelings of hatred and exhaustion by reclaiming love and empathy as tools for social change. In this episode, we discuss: The Revolutionary Love Project: A look at the philosophy of Valarie Kaur and how viewing "others" through the lens of wonder can transform our advocacy. Rebuking Hatred: Renee's personal journey in trying to live in a world where she doesn't want to be driven by anger, even when facing opposing viewpoints. The "Labor" of Change: Why advocacy is like the labor of birth—it is painful, it is work, but it is necessary to bring something new into the world. Sustaining the Everyday Advocate: A candid discussion on the "emotional spend" of activism, dealing with burnout, and the importance of finding a community that shares your core values of love and empathy. Whether you're feeling "emotionally spent" or looking for a reason to keep going, this episode is a reminder that the way we show up for others starts with how we choose to see them. (1:14) - Revolutionary Love Project (2:18) - See No Stranger Framework (4:13) - Rage and Listening Safely (5:49) - Minnesota Story and Doubts (8:33) - Susan on Love and Boundaries (9:53) - Repairers of the Breach March (12:16) - You Are Doing Enough (15:04) - Data vs Ideology and Stories (18:40) - Don't Let Officials Gaslight You (21:33) - Empathy as the Core (22:58) - Closing and Listener Check-In Connect with Advocacy Bites: Join the Conversation: Visit the Advocacy Bites Facebook page and share how you're getting through the day and what keeps you inspired. Learn More: Check out the work of the Revolutionary Love Project and stay connected with Renee and Susan at saveourschoolsnc.org. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review to help us reach more everyday advocates. Keywords: Advocacy, Revolutionary Love Project, Valarie Kaur, Empathy in Politics, Save Our Schools NC, Social Justice, Activism Burnout, Personal Growth, Community Organizing.

Follow Two Quants and a Financial Planner on Spotify⁠⁠Follow Two Quants and a Financial Planner on AppleIn this episode, we break down the most important insights from the week on Excess Returns,, with insights from Vitaliy Katsenelson, Jim Paulsen, and Joseph Shaposhnik. Markets today are being shaped by powerful crosscurrents including AI disruption, defense spending, macro policy shifts, and historically high valuations. In this episode, we highlight the biggest ideas from our conversations and explore what they mean for investors trying to navigate an uncertain world. Topics include the importance of humility in investing, the potential disruption of software by AI, the growing divergence within the economy, and why long-term structural trends like defense spending may create new opportunities.Topics Covered• Why humility may be the most important trait for investors in a rapidly changing world• How uncertainty around AI, geopolitics, and macro policy is widening the range of possible market outcomes• Why some investors are reducing exposure to software businesses amid AI disruption• The importance of management teams that can adapt and evolve in periods of technological change• Jim Paulsen's framework for understanding the “new era” economy versus the rest of the economy• Why a small portion of the economy may now be driving overall GDP growth• The idea that successful investing may be about being “least wrong” rather than perfectly right• How long-term structural trends like defense spending could create a multi-year investment tailwind• Why experienced investors focus on analyzing businesses rather than reacting to headlines• The potential deflationary impact of AI and how lower prices could shift spending across the economy• Why high market valuations may act as a headwind for future returns• The importance of deep research and preparation when unexpected events hit markets• Jim Paulsen's concept of “policy juice” and how fiscal and monetary policy drive bull markets• Whether a new wave of policy support could broaden the current market rally beyond mega-cap techTimestamps00:00 Introduction02:00 Why humility matters more than ever in investing08:50 AI disruption and the future of software businesses18:07 The growing gap between the “new era” economy and the rest of the economy25:00 Surviving first and being the least wrong as an investor31:43 The potential defense spending supercycle37:44 AI's deflationary impact and how innovation reshapes economies44:42 Why valuations act as a long-term headwind for stocks50:56 How investors should respond to geopolitical events56:49 Jim Paulsen on policy juice and the future of the bull market

Neil Young's otherworldly ability to morph between raging metalhead to the most sentimental of romantics never fails to astound. Always uncompromising, this cranky Canadian has been inflexible in his stance to be unencumbered - and, prolific - recording over 45 solo albums, not to mention those classics created with Buffalo Springfield and CSN&Y. Surviving polio as a child, and a brain aneurysm in middle age, he kept coming back stronger than ever.  I've seen him live twice: at the Greek Theater during the Greendale tour, then again a couple of years back when my son and I flew to Tucson to celebrate the slower, less blazing, but still mesmerizing octogenarian troubadour. His music has been a touchstone throughout my life, starting with the iconic Reprise album “Everybody Knows This is Nowhere” which contained Down by the River - a dorm room sing along. His vast catalogue makes it difficult to pick only ten covers, but the range here is evident, swinging from Pearl Jam's live version of Keep on Rockin' in the Free World to Emmylou Harris's wistful floatation on Daniel Lanois's diaphanous Wrecking Ball. Neil's own vocal style is so distinctive that it's tempting to disregard how beautiful some of his melodies are. I think you'll find that this line up does them justice.HEART OF GOLD (JOHNNY CASH)MR. SOUL (THE EVERLY BROTHERS)ON THE BEACH (BOZ SCAGGS)KEEP ON ROCKING IN THE FREE WORLD (PEARL JAM)A MAN NEEDS A MAID (DALA)BIRDS (THE METERS)LOTTA LOVE (NICOLETTE LARSON)WRECKING BALL (EMMYLOU HARRIS)BROKEN ARROW (WILCO)HELPLESS (NICK CAVE)

David Sussillo is a neuroscientist, technologist, and author of Emergence: A Memoir of Boyhood, Computation, and the Mysteries of Mind. Kate first met David when they were classmates at the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pennsylvania. David has made a career at the cutting edge of neuroscience and technology, yet his path there was anything but a straight line. Born to drug-addicted parents in New Mexico, he navigated a childhood marked by violence and neglect. But a seed was planted at the unlikeliest of places—the local arcade. What follows is a remarkable journey of resilience and transformation, from the chaotic corridors of group homes to the halls of Columbia and Stanford. Along the way, Sussillo takes readers on an illuminating tour of the century-long dance between neuroscience, physics, and computation that has laid the groundwork for neural networks—the technology that drives modern artificial intelligence. As he advances in the field, working to demystify these networks, he also begins to pursue an answer to a more personal question: why, and how, did he succeed against all odds? Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In October 2024, Colby Ryan posted a recording of a prison call with his mother.She told him she'd be exonerated. That Jesus showed her. That everything was according to Chad Daybell's plan.His siblings are dead. His mother killed them. And she still believes she was right.This is Part 5 of "The Chosen Ones," our final episode examining the psychology of spiritual abuse and religious trauma through the Vallow-Daybell case. Today we focus on what happens after — the long, painful work of rebuilding identity when everything you believed has collapsed.For Colby Ryan, it means loving a mother he can no longer reach.For Melanie Gibb, it means living with the question of why she didn't see sooner.For everyone who has left a high control religion, it means carrying a question that never fully goes away: How did I believe this?This episode is for survivors. The answer isn't that you're stupid. The answer is that you're human. Someone exploited your best impulses — your desire for meaning, belonging, purpose.Religious Trauma Syndrome is real. Dr. Marlene Winell coined the term to describe the complex PTSD that results from authoritarian religious environments.The apocalypse Chad Daybell promised never came. But you're still here. And that matters.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.#ReligiousTrauma #SpiritualAbuse #ChadDaybell #LoriVallow #ColbyRyan #TrueCrimeToday #CultSurvivor #ReligiousTraumaSyndrome #Healing #Deconstruction

John Strain | Recorded January 24, 2026

John Strain | Recorded January 24, 2026

Surviving the morning rush looks a lot different depending on your dad status! ☕️ In this episode of the Working Perspectives Podcast, Matt, Bern, and Liam are tackling the chaos of the dad morning routine from three entirely different walks of life. Before we get into the coffee and carpools, we're kicking things off by reading and reacting to YOUR comments from the YouTube channel. Keep them coming—we love hearing from you! Then, we dive into our main segment: The Dad Morning Routine. How does getting the day started differ when you are a married dad (Matt), a divorced dad (Bern), or a single dad (Liam)? We break down our alarms, breakfast struggles, and the wildly different ways we manage the early hours.

Powered by CJ Moneyway Entertainment and Bleav Network. Resilience is a word we hear often. But what does real survival actually look like when life collapses? On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison, a trauma psychologist with more than 25 years of experience helping people rebuild after profound psychological, emotional, and spiritual challenges. Dr. Harrison has taught and trained at institutions including UCLA, Georgetown University, and Pepperdine University, but her work extends far beyond the classroom. Her approach focuses on the deeply human side of trauma recovery — how individuals reclaim identity, dignity, and purpose after systems and circumstances push them to the edge. Her newest book, co-written with Seana Smith, tells the lived journey of an intersex woman navigating homelessness, schizophrenia, and the complex systems meant to provide care but often create further harm. In this powerful conversation, we explore: • What trauma really does to identity and self-worth • The difference between surviving and truly healing • Why systems designed to help often fail the most vulnerable • The psychological path from crisis to transformation • Faith, resilience, and rebuilding the human spirit • What leaders and entrepreneurs can learn from trauma recovery This episode is a deep and necessary conversation about human dignity, healing, and the courage it takes to rebuild life after devastation. ⸻ PODCAST SHOW LINKS Listen to The CJ Moneyway Show https://pod.link/1707761906 Official Website https://cjmoneyway.com Book CJ Moneyway / Podcast Guest Booking https://calendly.com/cj-cjmoneywayshow/60min ⸻ CJ MONEYWAY EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT High performers protect both their mental clarity and physical health. CJ Moneyway listeners receive a minimum $40 savings on wellness and performance products. Use code: CJMoney Claim your discount here: https://readyrx.com/treatments/se?coupon=cjmoney Because building legacy requires strength — mentally, physically, and spiritually. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight I'll delve into the groupthink, normalcy bias, and cognitive dissonance destroying America. We will also get into the usual suspect news stories of America's latest war mongering exploits for Israel.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Surviving the Storm: A Tale of Friendship and Leadership Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-03-13-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A tavasz közeledett, de a zord tél utolsó lehelete még nem adta meg magát.En: Spring was approaching, but the bitter last breath of winter had not yet given up.Hu: Az edzőtábor a fák közötti tisztáson állt, magas fenyőfák védelmező karjai között.En: The training camp stood in a clearing among the trees, nestled in the protective embrace of tall pine trees.Hu: Ez a hely olyan volt, mintha egy másik világban lett volna, messze a városi nyüzsgéstől.En: This place was like being in a different world, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.Hu: Ez a nyugalom most azonban a vihar fokozódó fenyegetésével szemben állt.En: However, this tranquility now stood against the increasing threat of the storm.Hu: Gábor, Erika és László egy új napra készültek, de a meglepetés hamarosan rájuk talált.En: Gábor, Erika, and László were preparing for a new day, but the surprise found them soon.Hu: Hirtelen vastag hó kezdett hullni.En: Suddenly, thick snow began to fall.Hu: Az ég szinte eltűnt a sűrű hópelyhek fátyla mögött.En: The sky almost vanished behind the veil of dense snowflakes.Hu: Gábor, a csapat vezetője, tudta, hogy nehéz idők elé néznek.En: Gábor, the team leader, knew they were facing hard times.Hu: Mindig is arra törekedett, hogy biztosítsa mindenki biztonságát, de titokban rettegett a kudarctól.En: He always strived to ensure everyone's safety, but secretly he dreaded failure.Hu: "A tartalékokat gyorsan ellenőrizzük!En: "Let's quickly check the supplies!"Hu: " – javasolta Gábor, miközben beléptek a kunyhóba.En: suggested Gábor as they entered the hut.Hu: Erika és László segítettek neki.En: Erika and László helped him.Hu: Bár a tábor kis tartalékaihoz hozzányúltak, összefogásuk gyorsabbá, könnyebbé tette a dolgokat.En: Although they had to dip into the camp's small reserves, their teamwork made things faster and easier.Hu: "Meg kell osztanunk a feladatokat," mondta Gábor.En: "We need to divide the tasks," said Gábor.Hu: Erika a konyha körüli teendőket vállalta, míg László a tüzet tartotta életben.En: Erika took on the kitchen duties, while László kept the fire alive.Hu: A hideg már az ajtón kopogtatott.En: The cold was already knocking at the door.Hu: Az órák múltával a hóvihar egyre keményebb lett.En: As the hours passed, the snowstorm became fiercer.Hu: A szél süvített, a fákat hajlongásra kényszerítve.En: The wind howled, forcing the trees to sway.Hu: A szállás biztonsága érezhetően megingott.En: The safety of the shelter felt noticeably compromised.Hu: "Ki kell ásnunk a kunyhót, különben be fogunk szorulni," mondta Gábor, miközben feltette a sapkáját és vette az ásót.En: "We need to dig out the hut, otherwise we'll get trapped," said Gábor, putting on his hat and grabbing the shovel.Hu: Erika és László csatlakoztak hozzá.En: Erika and László joined him.Hu: Együtt ásták a havat, a munka összekovácsolta őket.En: Together, they shoveled the snow, their work forging a bond between them.Hu: Gábor érezte, hogy a félelmei lassan szertefoszlanak.En: Gábor felt his fears slowly fade away.Hu: A csapatmunkájuk erőt adott neki, és felismerte, hogy bízhat a többiekben.En: Their teamwork gave him strength, and he realized he could trust the others.Hu: A vihar egyre csak tombolt, de a három barát kitartott.En: The storm continued to rage, but the three friends persevered.Hu: A következő nap reggelén derengő napfény tört be a faágak közé.En: The next morning, dawning sunlight broke through the tree branches.Hu: Az átélt nehézségek után a tábor csendje most üdítő békét árasztott.En: After the hardships they faced, the silence of the camp now exuded refreshing peace.Hu: A hóvihar elcsendesedett, és a tábor újra biztonságos volt.En: The snowstorm had quieted, and the camp was safe once more.Hu: Gábor megállt egy pillanatra, és a tiszta levegőbe lélegezett.En: Gábor paused for a moment and took a deep breath of the crisp air.Hu: Véghezvitték, amit elterveztek.En: They had accomplished what they set out to do.Hu: Gábor most másképp érezte magát.En: Gábor felt different now.Hu: Már nem félt a kudarctól.En: He no longer feared failure.Hu: A vihar próbára tette őket, de ő és a társai kitartottak egymás mellett.En: The storm had tested them, but he and his companions stood by each other.Hu: Nagyszerű vezető volt, épp azért, mert hitt a csoport erejében.En: He was a great leader precisely because he believed in the power of the group.Hu: Ahogy a fák rügyei lassan kinyíltak, Gábor is újjászületett.En: As the buds on the trees slowly opened, Gábor was reborn as well.Hu: Azóta bármikor, amikor a nehézségek újra útjukba álltak, tudta, hogy Erika és László mellett semmi sem lehetetlen.En: Since then, whenever challenges stood in their path again, he knew that with Erika and László by his side, nothing was impossible.Hu: És így, együtt élhettek tovább, tudva, hogy bár az időjárás még egyszer próbára teheti őket, közös erejük mindig győzedelmes marad.En: And so, they could continue living together, knowing that although the weather might test them once more, their collective strength would always prevail. Vocabulary Words:bitter: zordcamp: edzőtáborclearing: tisztásnestled: álltembrace: karjai közötttranquility: nyugalomthreat: fenyegetéssurprise: meglepetésveil: fátylastrived: törekedettdreaded: rettegettsupplies: tartalékoksuggested: javasoltareserves: tartalékaihozteamwork: összefogásukdivide: megosztanunkduties: teendőkhowled: süvítettsway: hajlongásracompromised: megingottshovel: ásótforge: összekovácsoltabond: összekovácsoltapersevered: kitartottdawning: derengőcrisp: tisztareborn: újjászületettcollective: közösprevail: győzedelmesbuds: rügyei

He survived what was meant to destroy him. Now he lives to help others survive too. A powerful conversation on recovery, accountability, community activism, and legacy. This episode is for anyone fighting to become better than their past. DopeEra Unc, turns pain into something beautiful and so can you!Episode coming soon. Subscribe so you don't miss it.

Philip welcomes designer Yaw Ofosu-Asare, author of No One Leaves Clean: Living, Breathing and Surviving the Post-Colonial Economy to the show. In their episode they discuss how Africa is reshaping itself in a post-colonial reality, how we navigate identity and the power of culture to understand our past and future. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip's Drop: In Search of the Black Fantastic – Richard Iton Yaw's Drop: Frantz Fanon Kwasi Wiredu The Beautyful Ones Not Yet Born – Ayi Kvei Armah Special Guest: Yaw Ofosu-Asare.

In this episode of the HR Like a Boss podcast, John interviews Rob Dubin, a former documentary filmmaker turned motivational speaker. Rob shares his incredible journey, including surviving a life-threatening snowstorm and the lessons learned from high achievers he filmed. The conversation delves into the importance of optimism, resilience, and purpose in both personal and professional life, particularly in the context of human resources. Rob emphasizes that happiness can be cultivated and discusses practical strategies for navigating burnout and fostering engagement in the workplace. The episode concludes with insights on how HR professionals can adapt to change and lead with purpose.ABOUT ROB DUBINRob Dubin is a resilience and leadership expert who has spent his life studying how people perform under pressure, adapt to uncertainty, and lead with clarity when the stakes are high. His insights come from two profoundly different worlds: surviving real-life adversity and working closely with world-class leaders at the highest levels of achievement. Rob's journey into resilience began with a harrowing ordeal—five days trapped in a Colorado blizzard where he and his wife were ultimately left for dead. That experience reshaped his understanding of fear, focus, and high-stakes decision-making. He later spent 17 years sailing around the world to over 100 countries, learning firsthand how to stay calm, adaptable, and resourceful when conditions changed without warning. But Rob's lessons don't come from adventure alone. Before becoming a keynote speaker, he spent decades as an award-winning documentary filmmaker interviewing and observing some of the most accomplished people on earth—Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, Hollywood icons, and U.S. Presidents. Watching how elite performers think and act under pressure, he uncovered the patterns, habits, and leadership behaviors that set them apart. Rob distills those insights into his proven Purpose–Mindset–Action framework, giving leaders practical tools to navigate disruption, think clearly in uncertainty, and build teams that stay engaged even when circumstances are turbulent. His programs are known for blending riveting storytelling with actionable strategies grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology, and real-world leadership. Today, Rob teaches leaders across industries how to convert adversity into opportunity and lead with confidence in a world defined by change.

The story of ancient Rome is predominantly one of great men with great fortunes. Surviving Rome: The Economic Lives of the Ninety Percent (Princeton UP, 2025) unearths another history, one of ordinary Romans, who worked with their hands and survived through a combination of grit and grinding labor.  Focusing on the working majority, Kim Bowes tells the stories of people like the tenant farmer Epimachus, Faustilla the moneylender, and the pimp Philokles. She reveals how the economic changes of the period created a set of bitter challenges and opportunistic hustles for everyone from farmers and craftspeople to day laborers and slaves. She finds working people producing a consumer revolution, making and buying all manner of goods from fine pottery to children's toys. Many of the poorest working people probably pieced together a living from multiple sources of income, including wages. And she suggests that Romans' most daunting challenge was the struggle to save. Like many modern people, saving enough to buy land or start a business was a slow, precarious slog. Bowes shows how these economies of survival were shared by a wide swath of the populace, blurring the lines between genders, ages, and legal status.Drawing on new archaeological and textual evidence, Surviving Rome presents a radical new perspective on the economy of ancient Rome while speaking to the challenges of today's laborers and gig workers surviving in an unforgiving global world. Kim Bowes is professor of archaeology and ancient history at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of Houses and Society in the Later Roman Empire and Private Worship, Public Values, and Religious Change in Late Antiquity. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Chad and Diesel are back to talk to you about all things happening in this world today. This Week We Talk: -Parenting -Survivor 50 -AEW Revolution -NFL Free Agency Madness -And So Much More Make sure to drop a comment below with what you want us to talk about next week.

The story of ancient Rome is predominantly one of great men with great fortunes. Surviving Rome: The Economic Lives of the Ninety Percent (Princeton UP, 2025) unearths another history, one of ordinary Romans, who worked with their hands and survived through a combination of grit and grinding labor.  Focusing on the working majority, Kim Bowes tells the stories of people like the tenant farmer Epimachus, Faustilla the moneylender, and the pimp Philokles. She reveals how the economic changes of the period created a set of bitter challenges and opportunistic hustles for everyone from farmers and craftspeople to day laborers and slaves. She finds working people producing a consumer revolution, making and buying all manner of goods from fine pottery to children's toys. Many of the poorest working people probably pieced together a living from multiple sources of income, including wages. And she suggests that Romans' most daunting challenge was the struggle to save. Like many modern people, saving enough to buy land or start a business was a slow, precarious slog. Bowes shows how these economies of survival were shared by a wide swath of the populace, blurring the lines between genders, ages, and legal status.Drawing on new archaeological and textual evidence, Surviving Rome presents a radical new perspective on the economy of ancient Rome while speaking to the challenges of today's laborers and gig workers surviving in an unforgiving global world. Kim Bowes is professor of archaeology and ancient history at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of Houses and Society in the Later Roman Empire and Private Worship, Public Values, and Religious Change in Late Antiquity. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

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Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this conversation, we're talking with Aria Lucey, whose husband Aiden is a longtime technician and Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassador, discussing how the demanding refrigeration lifestyle impacts relationships and family. She shares early long-distance relationship stories and long-hour challenges, the need for intentional connection, and the importance of clear, honest communication, rather than assumptions. Aria also shares strategies for handling disagreements, making repairs after conflict, and managing kids while incorporating the demanding, often unpredictable work schedule of a refrigeration technician. In this episode, we cover: (02:49) Long Distance Relationships (05:37) Communication Strategies for Relationships (08:18 Fights with Your Spouse (10:17) Sharing Domestic Respinsibilities (12:33) On-Call Lifestyle for Tradespeople (14:35) Advice For New Relationships (19:58) Balancing Sick Days (25:03) Parental Leave And Family Planning (26:29) Taking Turns Supporting Careers (29:29) Dividing Household Responsibilities (34:51) Explaining On-Call To Kids (37:01) Advice For New Technicians Helpful Links & Resources: Episode 226. How Busy Technicians Can Better Manage Work and Family Life Episode 208. The Personal and Professional Sides of Refrigeration (That You Won't Learn in School) Episode 316. Strategies for Surviving and Thriving On-Call with Aidan Lucey

The story of ancient Rome is predominantly one of great men with great fortunes. Surviving Rome: The Economic Lives of the Ninety Percent (Princeton UP, 2025) unearths another history, one of ordinary Romans, who worked with their hands and survived through a combination of grit and grinding labor.  Focusing on the working majority, Kim Bowes tells the stories of people like the tenant farmer Epimachus, Faustilla the moneylender, and the pimp Philokles. She reveals how the economic changes of the period created a set of bitter challenges and opportunistic hustles for everyone from farmers and craftspeople to day laborers and slaves. She finds working people producing a consumer revolution, making and buying all manner of goods from fine pottery to children's toys. Many of the poorest working people probably pieced together a living from multiple sources of income, including wages. And she suggests that Romans' most daunting challenge was the struggle to save. Like many modern people, saving enough to buy land or start a business was a slow, precarious slog. Bowes shows how these economies of survival were shared by a wide swath of the populace, blurring the lines between genders, ages, and legal status.Drawing on new archaeological and textual evidence, Surviving Rome presents a radical new perspective on the economy of ancient Rome while speaking to the challenges of today's laborers and gig workers surviving in an unforgiving global world. Kim Bowes is professor of archaeology and ancient history at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of Houses and Society in the Later Roman Empire and Private Worship, Public Values, and Religious Change in Late Antiquity. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/archaeology

Send a textEver wonder what it really takes to run a booming pizzeria without losing your mind?! Grab a slice and pull up a chair! This week on The Hot Slice with Pizza Today, we're joined by Nkem and Kerrel Thompson, the visionary couple behind Bird Pizzeria in Charlotte, NC. Nkem and Kerrel have quickly become industry standouts for their commitment to craft, hospitality, and community—transforming Bird Pizzeria from a humble start into one of Charlotte's most celebrated pizza destinations. Their creative approach and bold flavors have captured the attention of pizza enthusiasts and national media alike, making Bird Pizzeria a must-visit for both locals and travelers. As operators, they embody the passion and resilience it takes to stand out in today's evolving food landscape, and their story is as inspiring as the pies they serve.We dive deep into the real, raw side of the pizza business, sharing the good, the bad, and the chaotic.Here's a taste of what we cover in this episode:Surviving the nonstop, breakneck speed of the make lineBringing authentic regional pizza to totally new marketsBalancing crazy lines and speed of service with top-tier qualityAre you ready to level up your pizza game? Hit play and let's get into it!Check out Bird Pizzeria at https://www.birdpizzeria.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/birdpizzeria/ 

The story of ancient Rome is predominantly one of great men with great fortunes. Surviving Rome: The Economic Lives of the Ninety Percent (Princeton UP, 2025) unearths another history, one of ordinary Romans, who worked with their hands and survived through a combination of grit and grinding labor.  Focusing on the working majority, Kim Bowes tells the stories of people like the tenant farmer Epimachus, Faustilla the moneylender, and the pimp Philokles. She reveals how the economic changes of the period created a set of bitter challenges and opportunistic hustles for everyone from farmers and craftspeople to day laborers and slaves. She finds working people producing a consumer revolution, making and buying all manner of goods from fine pottery to children's toys. Many of the poorest working people probably pieced together a living from multiple sources of income, including wages. And she suggests that Romans' most daunting challenge was the struggle to save. Like many modern people, saving enough to buy land or start a business was a slow, precarious slog. Bowes shows how these economies of survival were shared by a wide swath of the populace, blurring the lines between genders, ages, and legal status.Drawing on new archaeological and textual evidence, Surviving Rome presents a radical new perspective on the economy of ancient Rome while speaking to the challenges of today's laborers and gig workers surviving in an unforgiving global world. Kim Bowes is professor of archaeology and ancient history at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of Houses and Society in the Later Roman Empire and Private Worship, Public Values, and Religious Change in Late Antiquity. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bronwyn Williams discusses the concept of the ‘AI apocalypse’ and the broader technological and geopolitical shifts impacting society. The conversation explores how globalization, automation, and the concentration of wealth influence individual value, job security, and societal structures, offering practical insights for survival and adaptation.

Hey Heal Squad! What do you do when life changes in an instant? Today we're finding out from someone who knows exactly what that feels like: Amy Purdy. Amy is a three-time Paralympic medalist, professional snowboarder, motivational speaker, and author. Her new book Bounce Forward: 21 Tools to Live a Life Beyond Limits (out April 14th) not only details Amy's fight for her life at 19, when bacterial meningitis left her with a 2% chance of survival and led to the loss of both of her legs, but also the devastating health crisis years later that once again threatened her mobility. But instead of letting those moments define her limits, Amy rebuilt her life using the same mindset tools she now shares in Bounce Forward. Amy opens up about the mindset shifts that helped her move from survival to strength, including the power of visualization, and learning how to stay fully present when life feels overwhelming (like not being able to be on a snowboard for the past 7 years!). With the Paralympics happening right now, this conversation is a powerful reminder of the determination, resilience, and gold-medal mindset it takes to rise again when the odds feel stacked against you. HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Visualization can support both performance and healing: Amy used daily visualization, imagining snowboarding, and running again, to help her body recover during her most difficult medical battles. Your relationship with your body matters: One of Amy's most powerful practices is shifting from criticizing the body to appreciating it, even writing letters of gratitude to the body for everything it continues to do. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Amy Purdy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amypurdygurl/?hl=en Pre-Order Bounce Forward: 21 Tools to Live a Life Beyond Limits: https://www.amazon.com/Bounce-Forward-Tools-Beyond-Limits/dp/B0GBZNYTGB/ Website: https://amypurdy.com/ ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Losing your way can sometimes be the beginning of finding who you really are. Robert Pallante's life revolved around hockey from a young age. Growing up in the Toronto area, he played at the highest levels, earned a college scholarship, and chased the dream so many young athletes believe defines them. But when his hockey journey didn't unfold the way he expected, Rob was left struggling with identity, confidence, and unanswered questions that followed him long after he left the game. Years later, a near-fatal motorcycle accident forced Robert into stillness, reflection, and a complete reset. Lying in a hospital bed fighting for his life, he realized he was under no obligation to remain the person he had been. This episode explores what it means to separate who you are from what you do, how pain can become perspective, and why rebuilding your identity is possible at any stage of life. Guest Bio Robert Pallante grew up in Mississauga, Ontario, where hockey shaped much of his early life. Drafted into the OHL and later earning a scholarship to Michigan Tech, Robert pursued the sport at a high level before continuing into junior and professional camps. After leaving hockey, he spent over two decades building a successful career in sales, business development, and corporate leadership. In 2015, Robert survived a near-death motorcycle accident that led to eight surgeries, 40 days in the hospital, and years of rehabilitation. That experience became a turning point, reshaping his priorities and purpose. Today, Robert works with young athletes to help them build an invincible mindset, develop strong values, and prepare for life both during and after sports. He is a single father to two children, Luca and Ava.   You'll hear About Growing up in Canadian hockey culture and chasing identity through sport The mental toll of setbacks, injury, and unmet expectations How alcohol and avoidance masked deeper struggles Surviving a near-fatal accident and facing life with fresh perspective Separating identity from performance and rebuilding with intention   Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Episode Introduction 02:10 Growing Up in Mississauga and Falling in Love with Hockey 05:30 Junior Hockey, the OHL Draft, and College Decisions 09:00 Michigan Tech, Injury, and the Emotional Spiral 13:45 Entitlement, Ego, and Mental Readiness 18:00 Leaving the Game and Entering the Business World 22:30 Identity Loss and Unprocessed Pain 25:30 The Motorcycle Accident That Changed Everything 30:00 Recovery, Reflection, and Releasing Old Identity 34:30 Separating the Person From the Player 38:30 Building Mindset, Values, and Purpose After Sport 42:30 Rob's Message to Athletes Struggling With Transition 46:00 Chuck's Closing Reflections Chuck's Challenge This week, ask yourself a simple but honest question: Who am I when the jersey comes off? Identify one part of your identity that exists outside of your job, role, or title, and invest time in strengthening it. Your worth was never meant to depend on one season of life.   Connect with Robert Pallante Website: https://www.mindsetbodybank.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetbodybank/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rpallante?originalSubdomain=ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindsetbodybank   Connect with Chuck Check out the website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/ Follow on Instagram: @warriorsunmasked Join the Warriors Unmasked community by subscribing to the show. Together, we're breaking stigmas and shining a light on mental health, one story at a time.

In this gripping episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin welcomes Peggy, author of Surviving the Family Kingdom, for a powerful conversation about cult survival, family trauma, and breaking free from control.Peggy shares her experience growing up in a nomadic childhood under the authority of her mother, who led a tightly controlled family cult. She describes being raised to obey without question, the psychological dynamics of cult leadership within a family structure, and the lasting impact of spiritual and emotional manipulation. Most importantly, Peggy reveals how she found the strength to escape the cult environment — not only for herself, but to protect her own children.This episode explores themes of cult recovery, coercive control, family systems abuse, trauma healing, survivor empowerment, and resilience after religious extremism. Peggy's story is one of courage, commitment, and unconditional love — a testament to what it takes to break generational cycles and rebuild a life rooted in freedom.If you're interested in cult survivor stories, memoirs about escaping abusive family systems, trauma recovery, or stories of personal transformation, this conversation is both eye-opening and deeply inspiring.Tune in to Behind Beautiful Things for a moving dialogue about survival, strength, and reclaiming your life.Please note: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault, suicidal ideation, domestic abuse, and verbal abuse. Please take care while listening. Check Out Peggy's Work:https://peggysharr.com Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.coFollow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcastLearn more about Kevin's Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.comCheck out Kevin's substack: https://allconviction.substack.coGet your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests' stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in any way. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining the Project Purple Podcast from the Los Angeles area, film and television professional Matt Cassani sits down with host Dino Verrelli to share his experience being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at just 34 years old, and the long, uncertain road that followed. Matt opens up about the subtle but persistent symptoms he initially dismissed, including stomach discomfort and abdominal pressure, which he was initially told by doctors were diet-related. But when a coworker noticed he looked jaundiced during Mother's Day weekend last year, a visit to urgent care quickly escalated, leading to a shocking Stage 2 pancreatic cancer diagnosis. From there, everything moved quickly. Matt discusses starting chemotherapy at UCLA, undergoing the Whipple procedure, and just recently completing treatment after months of physical and mental challenges. He reflects on what it means to face a disease often labeled as “something older people get,” and how his diagnosis reshaped his understanding of cancer among younger adults. He speaks about carrying the BRCA-2 gene, the importance of genetic awareness, and why advocating for yourself, and knowing when something isn't right, can be life-saving. He also shares how stepping back from constant self-research, focusing on the present, and finding small grounding practices helped protect his mental health. Matt highlights the immense support of the people around him, the value of getting outside and celebrating small victories, and even the simple comforts that helped him cope, like building Legos and giving himself permission to enjoy treats along the way! Looking back, Matt describes pancreatic cancer as a painful, yet profound opportunity for reflection, one that ultimately pushed him to prioritize time with loved ones and approach life with deeper gratitude. Matt welcomes connection and can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mattcassani/. Subscribe to the Project Purple Podcast for more stories from the pancreatic cancer community. To learn more or donate to Project Purple's mission of a world without pancreatic cancer, please visit www.projectpurple.org.

Today on The Gist, Princeton PhD researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov joins the show to share her harrowing experience of being kidnapped and held hostage in Iraq for over 900 days by the Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah. She details the brutal realities of her captivity, how she used her intellect to outsmart her captors by leaving hidden "breadcrumbs" for intelligence agencies in forced confession videos, and the bizarre reality of being ordered to write geopolitical analysis for the militants. She also provides a rare, firsthand look at how the proxy group reacted in real-time to the October 7th attacks and the subsequent regional fallout. Plus, the differing approaches of the Trump and Biden administrations to hostage recovery. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist

Jess welcomes beloved New York drag legend Hedda Lettuce (@heddalettuceofficial), checking in from Puerto Vallarta in the wake of a recent cartel attack. Hedda dishes on playing Kim Cattrall's ex-boyfriend on Sex and the City, performing with Madonna at the 1999 MTV VMAs, neighbors with Quentin Crisp, and the glory days of cult movie screenings at Chelsea Clearview Cinema. Plus: Shirley Q. Liquor, Heather Locklear at Cherry's on the Bay, and Hedda's journey from rock bottom in Provincetown to reigning on Fire Island—and now wintering in Puerto Vallarta. ⭐ IG: @jessxnyc | @heddalettuceofficial ⭐ Jess' docu-series on the history, mystique & lore of Fire Island — Finding Fire Island

Imagine finding out through an anonymous text that the guy you've been seeing is actually MARRIED!??! Rose and I sit down with Jess to dissect the red flags, the insane gaslighting, and the emotional fallout, while unpacking attachment styles, narcissistic behavior, and how our nervous systems physically warn us about unsafe love. If your group chat has ever had to drag a friend out of a toxic situationship, consider this your ultimate audio validation tbh Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod ⁠https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page⁠ Topics Covered: Dating Red Flags & Toxic Relationships Gaslighting & Narcissistic Behavior Attachment Styles & Dating Patterns Nervous System Regulation & Safe Love Surviving Heartbreak & Friend Group Support Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ brokegirltherapy.com Rose McAleese https://www.instagram.com/rose_ettastone/ https://thenewblogontheblock.com/ Jessica Clarke https://www.instagram.com/j.clarke_/ Order your charcuterie order from Jess and Winsacle Garden! https://winscalegarden.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer & editor Sarah McCarthy befriended a beautiful South African former model, Juliet Bryant, only to learn years later, after Epstein became worldwide news, that her friend had been trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein as a teenager. Fascinated by Juliet's horrific account of her experiences, Sarah determined to research and verify Juliet's dreadful account, speaking with other victims and witnesses. Juliet was initially recruited in South Africa by Epstein after meeting him at a local restaurant, along with Kevin Spacey, Chris Tucker, and former President Clinton. Sarah now shares highlights of the information contained in her book, including the shocking efforts Epstein undertook to ensure his DNA was perpetuated. At the time of this episode's air date, London-based Sarah and her boyfriend have experienced so much harassment that she opted to delay publication of her book.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com

www.LearningLeader.com The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Jamie Siminoff is the founder of Ring, which he sold to Amazon for over a billion dollars. He's an inventor and builder who couldn't hear his doorbell while working in his garage, so he built a video doorbell. When his wife said it made her feel safer, he realized technology had changed, and home security needed a complete reinvention. Ring became the world's largest home security company with a mission to make neighborhoods safer. Key Learnings  Jeff Bezos reads and writes his own stuff. When Jamie asked Jeff to write something for the book's back cover, Jeff actually read it and wanted his own curated quote that was from him. Jeff loves entrepreneurs, so they kept him out of negotiations. After the Whole Foods deal, Amazon learned to keep Jeff out of negotiations because he finds it tough to negotiate hard with someone he respects. Hardware companies can die while growing fast. Ring grew from $3M to $30M to $174M to $480M, which sounds amazing. But to go from $170M to $480M, you're buying hundreds of millions of dollars of product when you're selling less than that. If sales growth slows, you're basically going out of business. Going from $480M to over a billion in revenue was like being on a motorcycle at 200 miles an hour. If a leaf falls down and hits you, you're dead. At Amazon, when Ring said, "We need another billion dollars to order stuff for next year," Amazon said, "Okay, what else do you want?" There are different types of entrepreneurs. Jamie is an inventor/entrepreneur. There are business entrepreneurs who are maniacal business people we've never heard of that have just crushed it. Jamie is maniacal on product and brings invention into how they run the company. Hire marathon runners. Marathons are the dumbest thing any human could ever do. Even if you win, no one cares. Jamie finished the Boston Marathon in 22,000th place and he's so proud of himself. You want people that don't care about external validation; they just care about getting the mission done. AI has democratized all information. With AI making it so you don't even need to know C++ programming anymore, fill your business with passionate people who care about the mission and they'll crush anything. When building your team, start with the mission. Jamie tells people, "Our mission is to make neighborhoods safer. Do you want to work on making neighborhoods safer? Because if you don't, you're going to be miserable here. You're going to hear it every day, and you're going to roll your eyes."  Referrals work because people don't want to let you down. The best hires are when someone's referred by someone (uncle, friend, whatever) because they feel guilty. They don't want to let the person who referred them down. Find an infinite truth to work on. Amazon's core principles are infinite: Will customers always want lower price, more selection, and faster delivery? Yes. If you deliver in 30 minutes, they'll want it in 10 minutes. Making neighborhoods safer is an infinite thing to work on. Your wife saying one thing can change everything. Jamie built a video doorbell so he could hear the door from his garage. His wife said, "It makes me feel safer at home." That's when he realized technology had changed and home security needed a whole new approach. The hard part is bringing the infinite down to the tactical. When you have an infinite mission, you can get overwhelmed trying to solve it all at once. You have to figure out what to do every single day to work toward that infinite goal. Shark Tank was a disaster that turned into everything. Jamie went on Shark Tank desperately needing money. He got zero offers and cried in his car after. But when it aired, the boost in sales gave them cash to hire people and build Ring, which started the clock on their success. Sometimes you can't stop because you're in too deep. After Shark Tank bombed, Jamie couldn't back out. He'd already ordered too many products and owed too much money. He'd be personally bankrupt if he stopped. People think he's tough for keeping going, but he didn't have a choice. Being naive is a superpower. Great inventions are things people say can't happen because if they could happen, they'd already be out there. You have to be naive enough to say "I think I can do this" or "I don't even know that I can't." People said you couldn't build a battery-operated camera on WiFi. Jamie had never built anything before, so what did he know? They just went out and tried to put some parts together that seemed like they would work. Knowing too much gets in the way of doing the work. If you're thinking and analyzing the whole world, that's time you're not inventing, building, making calls. When are you actually doing the work? The Ring.com domain negotiation was survival. The owner originally wanted $750K for the domain. Jamie had $178K in the bank on the day he was supposed to pay. He called and said "My board said I can't do the deal, but they approved $175K today and $1M total over two years." The guy hung up, called back, and said fine. There was no board, it was just Jamie.  The stress internalized and destroyed him. Jamie wasn't sleeping and was super stressed. There are different types of entrepreneurs: some can handle that stress and sleep like a baby. Jamie internalized it, and it affected him terribly. Be transparent at home. Jamie's son was six years old and knew where the business was. His kindergarten teacher would say, "I hear the business isn't going well." They just had open, adult conversations about everything. Work-life integration, not balance. Jamie integrated work, life, and family together. His son came with him to pick up the first DoorBot in China. Oliver has been to 40 countries and almost every state because he traveled to every meeting. Bring your kid to the meeting. People asked, "How do you bring your kid to a meeting?" Jamie said, "Who do you think they're gonna remember more?" We're always scared to be different. Follow your passion, but make money when you need to. It's hard to see anyone who's achieved greatness who didn't do what they loved. But there are times you have to work your ass off to make money (Jamie was a bellhop and valet parking cars). When you set out to do something, do something you care about. If you fail trying to make money, that really sucks. If you fail trying to do something you love, at least you tried to do something you love. If Ring fails, they try to make neighborhoods safer. That's noble. You can tell who's successful by how fast they respond. It's a weird flip-flop of what it should be. You'd think a successful person should respond in a month, but the people running at the highest levels are actually very efficient. There's something about it. First principles thinking eliminates recurring meetings. There's no way every single Monday at 9 AM you have something important to talk about. The world can't exist like that. Meet when you need to do something, not on some cadence. Hire the best and let them work. Get the best quarterback, best kicker, best coach. Let them work together, let them practice, have the plays. You don't need to get together every day to talk about how you're feeling. No standing meetings, zero recurring one-on-ones. Jamie doesn't have a standing meeting with his team in any cadence. He talks to people all day long, all night long, Sundays, but it's event-based. "We have to get sales up on this, where are the issues?" If you're not doing your job, we'll fire you. Service to others is the best thing you can do. A year from now, Jamie would be celebrating something on the charitable side. Probably something with their work in South Central LA with LAPD, or at their 75-acre farm in Missouri helping the town that's been impacted by opioids and industrial farming. More Learning #191: Robert Herjavec: (Shark Tank Investor) - You Don't Have to Be a Shark to Be Effective #626: Rob Kimbel - The Power of Grit and Generosity #632: Nick Huber - The Sweaty Start Up Reflection Questions What's a problem you could pursue for decades without exhausting its potential? What mission has no endpoint, only continuous improvement? Work-life integration. What are you keeping separate that might be better together? Where could you stop trying to "balance" and instead integrate? Audio Timestamps 02:19 Bezos' Endorsement for Jamie 03:30 Selling Ring to Amazon 05:04 Hypergrowth Cash Crunch 07:54 Inventor vs Business Operator 09:34 Hiring Marathoners 11:20 Interviewing and Firing Fast 13:25 Mission Origin and Big Vision 15:40 Infinite Truth and Focus 17:06 Getting on Shark Tank 19:32 Live Demo and Rejection 23:13 The Aftermath and Momentum from Shark Tank 24:57 Naivete as Superpower 27:00 Doers Beat Planners 27:33 Winning Ring.com Deal 30:17 Stress and Family Support 31:33 Work-Life Integration 33:26 Passion Versus Practicality 36:08 Scaling Authentic Culture 37:26 Frontline Leadership Style 42:15 Team DNA & No Standing Meetings 45:19 Service and Jamie's Farm Mission 47:39 EOPC

Everyone loves them. Your friends think they're charming. Your family thinks you're lucky. You know what they're really like at home. And you wonder if you're the crazy one.This is Parts 3 and 4 of "Surviving the Fog"—examining financial coercive control and the psychology of the mask through the Kouri Richins case. We're not diagnosing anyone. We're exploring documented patterns that explain how intelligent people end up trapped.Prosecutors allege Kouri was $4.5 million in debt when Eric died. Over 200 overdraft transactions totaling $300,000. A $3.2 million mansion closing the day of his death. Financial abuse creates chains so complete that leaving becomes impossible—not because you're afraid, but because you literally cannot afford to go.The chaos strategy keeps you reactive. The "we" weapon makes every decision feel shared while one person controls. The flip turns your questions into accusations. The trap follows you: destroyed credit, joint debt, sabotaged employment. Financial desperation is a documented lethality indicator—when the house of cards collapses, danger spikes.Then there's the mask. After Eric died, Kouri wrote a children's book about grief. Featured her sons. Did media appearances as the grieving widow helping families heal. All while under investigation for allegedly murdering her husband.Public image management means every interaction is curated, building character witnesses before they're needed. "They would never"—the narrative gets set before you speak. Flying monkeys reinforce their reality while your support network erodes. Two people exist: warm and generous in public, cold and critical at home.The pressure paradox: the mask doesn't crack under scrutiny. It becomes more elaborate. The worse the truth, the better the performance has to be.The public saint and private monster are the same person. Trust what you see at home.Kouri Richins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.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.#KouriRichins #SurvivingTheFog #FinancialAbuse #TheMask #NarcissisticAbuse #EricRichins #FlyingMonkeys #CoerciveControl #PublicPersona #KouriRichinsTrial