Podcasts about Systemic

"You are always a student, never a master." This simple principle serves as the heartbeat for a life dedicated to authentic human depth. In a world optimized for digital efficiency and "frictionless" convenience, the true currency of a meaningful life remains the unscalable power of independent thought, presence, and intentional effort.   In this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, Sandra Lopez explores the growing cultural movement of human connection, healing, and the unexpected ways we tune back into our personal truths. Sandra shares insights from her personal journey, including navigating a high-stakes executive career at tech giants like Intel, Adobe, and Microsoft, confronting a pivotal 360-feedback review that labeled her a "robot," and utilizing the forced pause of the COVID-19 pandemic to embark on a radical road of self-discovery through Kabbalah. Together, the conversation dives into how we show up for our teams with deep empathy, the power of using technology as a contrarian force, and how choosing a messy, non-traditional path allows leaders to trade superficial ego validation for lasting, soul-led growth.   10 Memorable Quotes: "Business is business, and you keep your personal life separate." "Until, you know, maybe two years into, uh, my management, I got my 360 feedback, and, feedback is a gift." "One of my team members said, 'I don't know Sandra. She seems to be like a robot.'" "A good leader delivers results, but how do you become a great leader? And the great leader is the understanding that we are all humans." "The greatest gift that I get isn't my bonus. It's the little emails that I get..." "I'm 53 and I would say most of my lifespan, was probably giving gratitude very superficially." "Am I doing this for my ego or am I doing this for my soul? And that's a very hard transition actually." "The soul responds to the soul. So when, if you're starting your own business and you really focus on what's the soul of the company... Humans are gonna respond to that." "The moments, the hardest moments of my life was when I saw exponential growth." "Be delusionally... Be delusional about finding your soul. How's that? DeLulo" 10 Key Takeaways: The Character Test of Feedback: Why embracing uncomfortable 360-degree reviews and extracting truth from critical peer assessments is infinitely better than building an inner circle of enablers. Good vs. Great Leadership: Understanding the stark reality of corporate metrics, where delivering OKRs only makes you a good leader, while a great leader prioritizes the unscalable human-to-human capacity. The Hidden Debt of the Ego: Recognizing the profound impact of modern business systems and digital platforms like LinkedIn, which function as machines engineered to feed external images rather than internal truths. The Evolving Rules of Tech: Dealing with the modern reality of AI engagement, choosing to use technology strictly as a contrarian tool to challenge strategic blind spots rather than a superficial echo chamber to validate existing bias. The Value of Trailing Humans: Processing the bittersweet realization that while tools can assist operations, chatbots lack a conscience, meaning true personal breakthroughs require stepping away from screens to converse with a real human being. Remembering COVID's Gift: Reclaiming the narrative around global and personal hardships by extending genuine gratitude to a crisis that forced a necessary internal pause and deep ancestral self-discovery. Systemic vs. Soul Presence: Learning that showing up authentically requires skipping rigid, traditional expectations of how leaders "should" live or format their personal partnerships and spaces. Sitting in the SAVERS Routine: A look at how intentional daily habits form resilience, utilizing quiet mornings dedicated to silence, gratitude, visualization, exercise, contrarian reading, and scribing. Certainty and Intuition: How dialing into your core intuition prompts people to pause, providing an unshakeable confidence that overrides logical fears when making massive career pivots. The Micro-Intervention of the Zag: How breaking past a commoditized, fast-paced, and highly automated corporate landscape to bring the purposeful messiness of the soul back into business is the ultimate competitive advantage. About our Guest: Growing up with a relentless work ethic shaped the foundation of Sandra Lopez's purpose-driven approach to leadership. Guided by the personal philosophy that "you are always a student, never a master," she learned early that true wisdom requires a lifelong commitment to unlearning, learning, and continuously putting one foot in front of the other, no matter how grueling the path becomes. Raised to appreciate the delicate balance between high-stakes profit metrics and a deep responsibility to give back, those early values instilled in her a lasting dedication to community advocacy, representation, and leading with radical transparency. After entering the technology workforce, Sandra discovered a deep passion for driving corporate transformation at an elite level, spending over twenty years holding executive and leadership roles at iconic global brands including Intel, Adobe, and serving as the former CMO of Microsoft Advertising. What began as a traditional path focused on hard business outcomes evolved into a fulfilling calling as the CEO of Ambi Ventures, where she partners with ambitious businesses to provide elite fractional CMO services, advisory expertise, and investments. Dedicated to being an active advocate for Latina executives across America and serving as a co-chair for the World Economic Forum's AR/VR Model Commission, Sandra believes that integrating empathy and humanity into corporate spaces is at the heart of meaningful growth. Outside of her advisory career, she stays actively involved in exploring diverse spiritual and mindfulness practices like Kabbalah, prioritizing intentional morning routines, and inspiring the next generation of leaders to look past the ego to connect deeply with their soul's true purpose.

Carla Delgado is a San Diego native with eight years of experience in healthcare and a master's in healthcare administration. She also has a personal story of SSRI withdrawal, and we discuss how her background in healthcare administration helped to navigate the healthcare system, which has not been that friendly for people experiencing antidepressant withdrawal. *** Thank you for being with us to listen to the podcast and read our articles this year. MIA is funded entirely by reader donations. If you value MIA, please help us continue to survive and grow. https://www.madinamerica.com/donate/ To find the Mad in America podcast on your preferred podcast player, click here: https://pod.link/1212789850 © Mad in America 2026. Produced by James Moore https://www.jmaudio.org

Iran's Economic Demands in Switzerland. Guest: Jonathan Sayeh and Bill Roggio. Jonathan Sayeh argues that Iran is seeking a systemic economic lifeline through billions in unfrozen assets. He criticizes recent US oil waivers as a sign of caving to pressure. Iran aims to link a Lebanon ceasefire to negotiations to delay nuclear discussions and drive a wedge. 91705

Calling Jeffrey Epstein's death a “systemic failure” may be technically accurate, but it leaves out the human decisions that made that failure possible. Systems do not skip rounds, falsify logs, ignore cellmate requirements, or leave one of the most high-profile detainees in federal custody alone in a cell after an earlier incident. Tova Noel's congressional testimony painted her as undertrained, overworked, and shaped by the dysfunctional culture inside MCC New York, but that does not erase the fact that she and Michael Thomas were assigned to watch Epstein and failed to carry out the checks that might have changed what happened. The larger institutional breakdown mattered, but it moved through people, choices, paperwork, missed warnings, and supervisors who allowed the conditions to exist.The most troubling unanswered questions remain higher up the chain: who approved Epstein being housed with Nicholas Tartaglione, who failed to replace his later cellmate after Reyes was moved, who knew Epstein was alone despite the cellmate requirement, and who decided Noel and Thomas should be working that shift despite fatigue, inexperience, or concerns about reliability. Noel and Thomas may have failed personally, but they also may have been placed inside a broken structure where failure was almost guaranteed. That does not prove they were deliberately set up, but it makes the question unavoidable. Until the public gets names, documents, and a clear chain of command for those critical decisions, the official explanation remains incomplete.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're replaying a conversation with Michael Bailey, Deputy Director of Leadership Programs for the George W. Bush Institute. We talk about some of the initiatives of the Bush Institute, including the Veteran Leadership Program, the Democracy is a Verb initiative and the Bush Institute's efforts to celebrate America 250.Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestMichael Bailey serves as Deputy Director, Leadership Programs, for the George W. Bush Institute. In this role, he manages the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program, which focuses on developing the leadership skills of veterans and those who serve them and their families. Bailey also supports alumni engagement efforts for the Institute's international leadership programs.Prior to joining the George W. Bush Institute, Bailey provided operations, media, and communications support to The American Choral Directors Association, a music organization dedicated to the excellence and advancement of choral music.Bailey is a native of Arlington, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Music (Voice) from The University of Oklahoma, and he holds a Master of Business Administration with concentrations in finance and real estate from Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business. He has a passion for running and enjoys racing in half and full marathons.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeGeorge W. Bush InstituteStand-To Veteran Leadership ProgramAmerica 250Democracy is a Verb initiative  PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course The Myths and Facts of Military Leaders. This course identifies four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don't align with the reality of working alongside Veterans and Service members. You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/The-Myths-and-Facts-of-Military-Leaders Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Calling Jeffrey Epstein's death a “systemic failure” may be technically accurate, but it leaves out the human decisions that made that failure possible. Systems do not skip rounds, falsify logs, ignore cellmate requirements, or leave one of the most high-profile detainees in federal custody alone in a cell after an earlier incident. Tova Noel's congressional testimony painted her as undertrained, overworked, and shaped by the dysfunctional culture inside MCC New York, but that does not erase the fact that she and Michael Thomas were assigned to watch Epstein and failed to carry out the checks that might have changed what happened. The larger institutional breakdown mattered, but it moved through people, choices, paperwork, missed warnings, and supervisors who allowed the conditions to exist.The most troubling unanswered questions remain higher up the chain: who approved Epstein being housed with Nicholas Tartaglione, who failed to replace his later cellmate after Reyes was moved, who knew Epstein was alone despite the cellmate requirement, and who decided Noel and Thomas should be working that shift despite fatigue, inexperience, or concerns about reliability. Noel and Thomas may have failed personally, but they also may have been placed inside a broken structure where failure was almost guaranteed. That does not prove they were deliberately set up, but it makes the question unavoidable. Until the public gets names, documents, and a clear chain of command for those critical decisions, the official explanation remains incomplete.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Calling Jeffrey Epstein's death a “systemic failure” may be technically accurate, but it leaves out the human decisions that made that failure possible. Systems do not skip rounds, falsify logs, ignore cellmate requirements, or leave one of the most high-profile detainees in federal custody alone in a cell after an earlier incident. Tova Noel's congressional testimony painted her as undertrained, overworked, and shaped by the dysfunctional culture inside MCC New York, but that does not erase the fact that she and Michael Thomas were assigned to watch Epstein and failed to carry out the checks that might have changed what happened. The larger institutional breakdown mattered, but it moved through people, choices, paperwork, missed warnings, and supervisors who allowed the conditions to exist.The most troubling unanswered questions remain higher up the chain: who approved Epstein being housed with Nicholas Tartaglione, who failed to replace his later cellmate after Reyes was moved, who knew Epstein was alone despite the cellmate requirement, and who decided Noel and Thomas should be working that shift despite fatigue, inexperience, or concerns about reliability. Noel and Thomas may have failed personally, but they also may have been placed inside a broken structure where failure was almost guaranteed. That does not prove they were deliberately set up, but it makes the question unavoidable. Until the public gets names, documents, and a clear chain of command for those critical decisions, the official explanation remains incomplete.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The web of capitalism operates everywhere, in every transaction, every policy, every "done deal" that never sees the light. In the midst of it all, we are slowly losing something far greater: the meaning of being human.Kimberly Kay Hoang, professor of sociology at the University of Chicago, joins Endgame to uncover what has long remained hidden, from spiderweb capitalism to a sex industry far more complex than we assume, and to the question we rarely dare to ask plainly: what have we already sacrificed in the name of progress?#Endgame #GitaWirjawan #KimberlyHoang---------------Get your copy of Gita Wirjawan's book, “What It Takes: Southeast Asia”, NOW:https://books.endgame.id/Also available on Amazon:https://sgpp.me/amazon/Leave your review here:www.goodreads.com/book/show/241922036-what-it-takes---------------Related Endgame episodes:     • How AI-Enabled Organized Crimes & Systemic...      • Jiang Xueqin: Our True Wealth Is Our Consc...      • Di Mana Titik Tengah Kekuasaan dan Kebebas...  

Your eyes reveal what you cannot see. Advanced OCT and OCT Angiography technology now allows eye care professionals to detect and prevent diseases that would otherwise lead to blindness and to diagnose systemic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease before symptoms appear. In this episode, Dr. Kerry Gelb sits down with Dr. Carolyn Majcher, a leading expert in retinal imaging and vitreoretinal disease, to explore how this breakthrough technology is transforming preventive medicine. ❤️ WHY THIS MATTERS: Early detection saves vision. Early detection saves lives. Eye imaging now detects: ✓ Diabetes (before the patient knows) ✓ Hypertension (silently damaging organs) ✓ Cardiovascular disease (showing warning signs in the retina) ✓ Retinal diseases (before blindness occurs) ✓ Systemic conditions (through the eye as a biomarker) Connect with Dr. Carolyn Majcher: https://www.instagram.com/retina_queen/

The Justice Department's explanation for Jeffrey Epstein's death rests on the claim that a sweeping systemic breakdown occurred inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center: guards failed to conduct required rounds, records were falsified, Epstein was left without a cellmate, staffing was inadequate, supervision failed, and surveillance systems were defective. Yet if those failures were truly broad enough to explain how one of the most consequential federal detainees in modern history died behind bars, they should have triggered an equally broad response. Instead, there was no unmistakable national overhaul of federal detention practices, no transparent accounting of responsibility up the chain of command, no comprehensive public proof that staffing, suicide-prevention, surveillance, and supervisory failures were permanently corrected, and few consequences proportional to the scale of the disaster...That absence of reform does not by itself prove Epstein was murdered, but it badly weakens the government's credibility. The DOJ cannot use chronic understaffing, ignored procedures, malfunctioning equipment, and falsified records to explain his death while allowing many of those same problems to persist years later. “Systemic breakdown” has become a convenient way to spread blame so widely that almost no one is held meaningfully responsible. The government acknowledged enough institutional failure to defend its conclusion, but not enough to force the institution to change. Until there is full transparency, measurable reform, and serious accountability, the official explanation will continue to look less like a resolved case and more like a demand that the public simply trust the same system that failed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The Justice Department's explanation for Jeffrey Epstein's death rests on the claim that a sweeping systemic breakdown occurred inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center: guards failed to conduct required rounds, records were falsified, Epstein was left without a cellmate, staffing was inadequate, supervision failed, and surveillance systems were defective. Yet if those failures were truly broad enough to explain how one of the most consequential federal detainees in modern history died behind bars, they should have triggered an equally broad response. Instead, there was no unmistakable national overhaul of federal detention practices, no transparent accounting of responsibility up the chain of command, no comprehensive public proof that staffing, suicide-prevention, surveillance, and supervisory failures were permanently corrected, and few consequences proportional to the scale of the disaster...That absence of reform does not by itself prove Epstein was murdered, but it badly weakens the government's credibility. The DOJ cannot use chronic understaffing, ignored procedures, malfunctioning equipment, and falsified records to explain his death while allowing many of those same problems to persist years later. “Systemic breakdown” has become a convenient way to spread blame so widely that almost no one is held meaningfully responsible. The government acknowledged enough institutional failure to defend its conclusion, but not enough to force the institution to change. Until there is full transparency, measurable reform, and serious accountability, the official explanation will continue to look less like a resolved case and more like a demand that the public simply trust the same system that failed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The Justice Department's explanation for Jeffrey Epstein's death rests on the claim that a sweeping systemic breakdown occurred inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center: guards failed to conduct required rounds, records were falsified, Epstein was left without a cellmate, staffing was inadequate, supervision failed, and surveillance systems were defective. Yet if those failures were truly broad enough to explain how one of the most consequential federal detainees in modern history died behind bars, they should have triggered an equally broad response. Instead, there was no unmistakable national overhaul of federal detention practices, no transparent accounting of responsibility up the chain of command, no comprehensive public proof that staffing, suicide-prevention, surveillance, and supervisory failures were permanently corrected, and few consequences proportional to the scale of the disaster...That absence of reform does not by itself prove Epstein was murdered, but it badly weakens the government's credibility. The DOJ cannot use chronic understaffing, ignored procedures, malfunctioning equipment, and falsified records to explain his death while allowing many of those same problems to persist years later. “Systemic breakdown” has become a convenient way to spread blame so widely that almost no one is held meaningfully responsible. The government acknowledged enough institutional failure to defend its conclusion, but not enough to force the institution to change. Until there is full transparency, measurable reform, and serious accountability, the official explanation will continue to look less like a resolved case and more like a demand that the public simply trust the same system that failed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The Justice Department's explanation for Jeffrey Epstein's death rests on the claim that a sweeping systemic breakdown occurred inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center: guards failed to conduct required rounds, records were falsified, Epstein was left without a cellmate, staffing was inadequate, supervision failed, and surveillance systems were defective. Yet if those failures were truly broad enough to explain how one of the most consequential federal detainees in modern history died behind bars, they should have triggered an equally broad response. Instead, there was no unmistakable national overhaul of federal detention practices, no transparent accounting of responsibility up the chain of command, no comprehensive public proof that staffing, suicide-prevention, surveillance, and supervisory failures were permanently corrected, and few consequences proportional to the scale of the disaster...That absence of reform does not by itself prove Epstein was murdered, but it badly weakens the government's credibility. The DOJ cannot use chronic understaffing, ignored procedures, malfunctioning equipment, and falsified records to explain his death while allowing many of those same problems to persist years later. “Systemic breakdown” has become a convenient way to spread blame so widely that almost no one is held meaningfully responsible. The government acknowledged enough institutional failure to defend its conclusion, but not enough to force the institution to change. Until there is full transparency, measurable reform, and serious accountability, the official explanation will continue to look less like a resolved case and more like a demand that the public simply trust the same system that failed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Treating schizophrenia in America is often described as a broken system, not because of a lack of medical knowledge, but due to structural and policy failures. The failures of these systems has created a cycle where individuals often move between homelessness, emergency rooms, and the criminal justice system rather than receiving ongoing care. Many families and caregivers struggle to get help even when the situation turns dangerous. In this episode, hosts Rachel Star Withers and Gabe Howard discuss how the government and health care system failures lead to these tragedies and what needs to change. They unpack cases like the one involving Rob Reiner, where his son, who has schizophrenia, is suspected of murdering both his parents during a severe mental health crisis. Guest Gail Freedman joins later in the episode. She is the director, writer, and producer of a new documentary, “No One Cares About Crazy People.” It's inspired by Ron Powers acclaimed book of the same name and it's an intimate, immersive dive into the crisis and chaos of severe mental illness and the grassroots movement to do something about it. Guest Information: With over 25 years as an award-winning filmmaker, Gail Freedman has produced, directed, and written dozens of documentaries on a wide range of subjects. Among her films: “Hot to Trot,” an award-winning feature documentary inside the fascinating but little-known world of same-sex competitive ballroom dance; “Making the 9/11 Memorial,” a primetime special for The History Channel; “Breaking the Silence Barrier” (cognitive disabilities); “Where's The Cure?” (breast cancer activism); “Generation Rx” (the opioid crisis); “Lessons for the Future” (public education); “Giving While Living” (philanthropy); and “A Forever Family” (Annie E. Casey Foundation). “No One Cares About Crazy People”Inspired by Ron Powers' acclaimed book of the same name, “No One Cares About Crazy People” is an intimate deep dive into the crisis and chaos of severe mental illness in America. A heartbreaking family memoir and searing social history, it is personal and immersive — but also tracks a burgeoning grassroots movement to reinvent our failed systems. Narrated by actor Bob Odenkirk (“Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul”) with original music by Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy. Now streaming. noonecaresfilm.com Our host, Rachel Star Withers, (Link: www.rachelstarlive.com) is an entertainer, international speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on MTV's Ridiculousness, TruTV, NBC's America's Got Talent, Marvel's Black Panther, TUBI's #shockfight, Goliath: Playing with Reality, and is the host of the HealthLine podcast “Inside Schizophrenia”. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and having intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage, and letting others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has created a kid's mental health comic line, The Adventures of ____. (Learn more at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Fearless-Unstoppable-Light-Ambitious/dp/B0FHWK4ZHS ) Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. Our cohost, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. He also hosts the twice Webby honored podcast, Inside Bipolar, with Dr. Nicole Washington. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jacqueline Orent, CEO of Cultural Catalyst, shares insights on systemic cultural change, enlightened leadership, and the power of self-mastery to create impactful transformation at individual and organizational levels.

The Justice Department's explanation for Jeffrey Epstein's death rests on the claim that a sweeping systemic breakdown occurred inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center: guards failed to conduct required rounds, records were falsified, Epstein was left without a cellmate, staffing was inadequate, supervision failed, and surveillance systems were defective. Yet if those failures were truly broad enough to explain how one of the most consequential federal detainees in modern history died behind bars, they should have triggered an equally broad response. Instead, there was no unmistakable national overhaul of federal detention practices, no transparent accounting of responsibility up the chain of command, no comprehensive public proof that staffing, suicide-prevention, surveillance, and supervisory failures were permanently corrected, and few consequences proportional to the scale of the disaster...That absence of reform does not by itself prove Epstein was murdered, but it badly weakens the government's credibility. The DOJ cannot use chronic understaffing, ignored procedures, malfunctioning equipment, and falsified records to explain his death while allowing many of those same problems to persist years later. “Systemic breakdown” has become a convenient way to spread blame so widely that almost no one is held meaningfully responsible. The government acknowledged enough institutional failure to defend its conclusion, but not enough to force the institution to change. Until there is full transparency, measurable reform, and serious accountability, the official explanation will continue to look less like a resolved case and more like a demand that the public simply trust the same system that failed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Justice Department's explanation for Jeffrey Epstein's death rests on the claim that a sweeping systemic breakdown occurred inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center: guards failed to conduct required rounds, records were falsified, Epstein was left without a cellmate, staffing was inadequate, supervision failed, and surveillance systems were defective. Yet if those failures were truly broad enough to explain how one of the most consequential federal detainees in modern history died behind bars, they should have triggered an equally broad response. Instead, there was no unmistakable national overhaul of federal detention practices, no transparent accounting of responsibility up the chain of command, no comprehensive public proof that staffing, suicide-prevention, surveillance, and supervisory failures were permanently corrected, and few consequences proportional to the scale of the disaster...That absence of reform does not by itself prove Epstein was murdered, but it badly weakens the government's credibility. The DOJ cannot use chronic understaffing, ignored procedures, malfunctioning equipment, and falsified records to explain his death while allowing many of those same problems to persist years later. “Systemic breakdown” has become a convenient way to spread blame so widely that almost no one is held meaningfully responsible. The government acknowledged enough institutional failure to defend its conclusion, but not enough to force the institution to change. Until there is full transparency, measurable reform, and serious accountability, the official explanation will continue to look less like a resolved case and more like a demand that the public simply trust the same system that failed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Matilda Wray Nicholas, MD, PhD, FAAD interviewed by Alyx Cali Rosen Aigen, MD, FAAD

This podcast has been funded by an educational grant from Viatris. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex, heterogeneous disease shaped by dysregulated immune pathways, variable organ involvement, and substantial patient burden. In this educational podcast, Anca Askanase explores how a deeper understanding of SLE immunology can help rheumatologists contextualize disease activity, evolving research, and guideline-based care. Topics covered: Key immune pathways involved in SLE pathophysiology, including innate and adaptive immune dysregulation  How pathway biology may help explain clinical heterogeneity and differences in disease activity between patients  What rheumatologists should consider when interpreting emerging pathway-based research and cross-disease immunology concepts  How current guideline-based care frames treatment goals, patient burden, and the evolving focus on remission in SLE  Speakers Anca D. Askanase, Chair, Department of Medicine, and Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA

California's election system is a blueprint for national chaos, and Victoria Taft is breaking down exactly how it's being done. In this episode, we expose the structural "fog" of California's voting system—from automatic voter registration to ghost ballots—and why "legalized" chaos is the new progressive strategy. We also cover the massive federal crackdown on Direct Action Minnesota, where 15 Antifa members were arrested for a violent conspiracy to injure federal officers.Plus, we sit down with three experts: Kenneth Abramowitz provides a chilling Iran SITREP on the latest "memorandum of understanding" that might just be a ruse; Braden Harmon reveals the secret steps you need to take to legally flee the Golden State; and Ruth Weiss of EIPCA explains why the California voting system is built to fail by design.

Show Summary On today's episode, we're having a conversation with Army Veteran Ramon Salazar, Senior Manager of Learning and Experience Design for PsychArmor, as well as Executive Director for Warriors At Ease, an organization dedicated to empowering the military and veteran community with the tools and knowledge to harness the transformative power of yoga and meditation.Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestRamón Salazar is a US Army Veteran with a diverse background in education and wellness. Holding a Master's degree in Education and experience in instructional design, he currently serves as an instructor at the University of Arizona. As an E-RYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher that has completed at leased 500 hours of advanced yoga teacher training and logged a minimum of 2,00 hours of teaching experience), Ramón brings a deep understanding of yoga practice, skillfully tailoring his approach to the specific needs of the military community. He incorporates trauma-informed techniques and mindful movement to foster healing and resilience. Ramón also holds various certifications in other wellness areas. His commitment to education and holistic well-being reflects his belief in yoga's power to positively impact individuals and communities.Links Mentioned in this Episode Ramon on PsychArmorWarriors At Ease websitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is PsychArmor's online course library, including many courses designed and led by Ramon. PsychArmor offers trusted, expert-led training for anyone who wants to better understand and support service members, Veterans, and their families. Whether you're a health care provider, educator, employer, caregiver, or simply someone who wants to make a difference — these courses are designed for you.You can find the resource here:https://learn.psycharmor.org/collections Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

BUFFALO, NY — June 16, 2026 — A new #research paper was #published in Volume 18 of Aging on May 22, 2026, titled “Systemic cancer risk profile in neovascular age-related macular degeneration: insights into shared aging-related mechanisms from a nationwide population-based study.” The study was led by first author Hyeong Min Kim and corresponding author Hyewon Chung from Konkuk University College of Medicine and Konkuk University Medical Center in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) is one of the leading causes of severe vision loss in older adults. Although the disease primarily affects the retina, researchers increasingly recognize that it may reflect broader biological processes associated with aging, including chronic inflammation, vascular dysfunction, and immune dysregulation. These same mechanisms have also been implicated in the development of several cancers, raising questions about whether the two conditions may be biologically connected. To explore this possibility, investigators analyzed data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service, one of the world's largest population-based healthcare databases. The study included 334,091 individuals aged 50 years and older, including 83,742 patients with nAMD and 250,349 matched controls without the disease. Participants were followed for up to 10 years, allowing researchers to evaluate both overall cancer incidence and risks for specific cancer types. The analysis revealed that individuals with nAMD had a modest but statistically significant increase in overall cancer risk compared with matched controls. However, the increased risk was not observed across all cancers. Instead, patients with nAMD showed elevated risks for several specific malignancies, including thyroid, kidney, pancreatic, lung, bladder, and prostate cancers, while no significant associations were found for many other cancer types. Full press release - https://aging-us.net/2026/06/16/common-aging-mechanisms-may-link-vision-loss-disorder-to-increased-risk-of-certain-cancers/ DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.206383 Corresponding author - Hyewon Chung - hchung@kuh.ac.kr Abstract video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hViOqGLYr1Y Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.206383 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, neovascular age-related macular degeneration, cancer, population cohort, polygenic risk, shared susceptibility To learn more about the journal, please visit https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us on social media at: Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/aging-us.bsky.social ResearchGate - https://www.researchgate.net/journal/Aging-1945-4589 X - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/AgingUS/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Aging-US Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1X4HQQgegjReaf6Mozn6Mc MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

Former Metropolitan Correctional Center officer Tova Noel told the House Oversight Committee that her life has been upended by years of threats, harassment, and conspiracy theories tying her to Jeffrey Epstein's death. She denied playing any role in Epstein's death or any cover-up, saying she has been accused of being a murderer, threatened by strangers, and followed by rumors that have damaged her health, career, and personal life. Noel acknowledged that she was one of the officers on duty the night Epstein died and that she failed to properly perform required rounds and counts, but she framed that failure as part of the broader dysfunction inside the MCC rather than evidence of a plot. She blamed understaffing, poor training, bad communication from management, and what she called the “MCC Way” for the breakdowns that occurred that night.Noel also rejected specific suspicions that have followed her, including claims that she was the orange-colored figure seen on surveillance near Epstein's cell or that she had anything to do with a mysterious payment connected to access to Epstein. She said she did not return to Epstein's tier that night, did not carry or distribute anything orange in the Special Housing Unit, and had no knowledge of who the figure was. Her testimony still leaves the larger questions around Epstein's death alive because she admitted the basic institutional failures: Epstein was not checked as required, records were falsified, and the jail's security practices broke down around one of the most high-profile detainees in federal custody. In other words, Noel's testimony was an attempt to separate incompetence and institutional rot from murder or conspiracy, while critics continue to point to the same gaps—failed cameras, missed rounds, falsified logs, and unexplained footage—as the reason the official story has never satisfied the public.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Danielle Pull Quotes “I just love the competition of it and seeing how far people can push their bodies and how far they can go. And I love team sports. I didn't used to like soccer, but I've been watching World Cup games with Luis, who's my partner. Since Mexico played the United States, we watched that game in Ciudad Juárez in Mexico together. And that's one of the last times the U.S. won. We were down there, and I remember cheering and looking around, and Luis was like, ‘Don't cheer. You're going to get us in trouble.'” “I started getting out of my skin this morning listening to stories about the international teams arriving in Mexico and being met with mariachis and food and dancing and celebration, and then hearing about teams arriving here and being locked in rooms, strip searched, cavity searched, and the best Somali referee being sent back. He can't referee here, which is freaking insane. FIFA has its own problems, but this is the contradiction: we're supposed to be hosting the world, and yet we're treating the world like it's dangerous.”   Jenny Pull Quotes “I have a love-hate relationship with soccer because I had three older brothers and they all played soccer very seriously. Two of them went to state, one of them was first team all-state for Colorado. Every weekend was a soccer tournament. By the time I was old enough for my parents to ask if I wanted to play, I was like, ‘No, I hate soccer. I'm going to do dance.' I still like that choice. I prefer dancing more than soccer, but soccer is the one sport where I actually know what's going on and know the rules. Anything else, I just dissociate and have no idea what's happening. I do like the snacks that often come with watching sports, though.” “I saw the story about the referee not being allowed in, and it made me think about the question of hospitality. We are hosting the world, and yet as a nation, as a government, we are acting as though we hate the world. It's such a weird time. I honestly would not blame countries if they said, ‘No, we're not actually going to go at all.'” Well, first I guess I would have to believe that there was or is an actual political dialogue taking place that I could potentially be a part of. And honestly, I'm not sure that I believe that.

Former Metropolitan Correctional Center officer Tova Noel told the House Oversight Committee that her life has been upended by years of threats, harassment, and conspiracy theories tying her to Jeffrey Epstein's death. She denied playing any role in Epstein's death or any cover-up, saying she has been accused of being a murderer, threatened by strangers, and followed by rumors that have damaged her health, career, and personal life. Noel acknowledged that she was one of the officers on duty the night Epstein died and that she failed to properly perform required rounds and counts, but she framed that failure as part of the broader dysfunction inside the MCC rather than evidence of a plot. She blamed understaffing, poor training, bad communication from management, and what she called the “MCC Way” for the breakdowns that occurred that night.Noel also rejected specific suspicions that have followed her, including claims that she was the orange-colored figure seen on surveillance near Epstein's cell or that she had anything to do with a mysterious payment connected to access to Epstein. She said she did not return to Epstein's tier that night, did not carry or distribute anything orange in the Special Housing Unit, and had no knowledge of who the figure was. Her testimony still leaves the larger questions around Epstein's death alive because she admitted the basic institutional failures: Epstein was not checked as required, records were falsified, and the jail's security practices broke down around one of the most high-profile detainees in federal custody. In other words, Noel's testimony was an attempt to separate incompetence and institutional rot from murder or conspiracy, while critics continue to point to the same gaps—failed cameras, missed rounds, falsified logs, and unexplained footage—as the reason the official story has never satisfied the public.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Former Metropolitan Correctional Center officer Tova Noel told the House Oversight Committee that her life has been upended by years of threats, harassment, and conspiracy theories tying her to Jeffrey Epstein's death. She denied playing any role in Epstein's death or any cover-up, saying she has been accused of being a murderer, threatened by strangers, and followed by rumors that have damaged her health, career, and personal life. Noel acknowledged that she was one of the officers on duty the night Epstein died and that she failed to properly perform required rounds and counts, but she framed that failure as part of the broader dysfunction inside the MCC rather than evidence of a plot. She blamed understaffing, poor training, bad communication from management, and what she called the “MCC Way” for the breakdowns that occurred that night.Noel also rejected specific suspicions that have followed her, including claims that she was the orange-colored figure seen on surveillance near Epstein's cell or that she had anything to do with a mysterious payment connected to access to Epstein. She said she did not return to Epstein's tier that night, did not carry or distribute anything orange in the Special Housing Unit, and had no knowledge of who the figure was. Her testimony still leaves the larger questions around Epstein's death alive because she admitted the basic institutional failures: Epstein was not checked as required, records were falsified, and the jail's security practices broke down around one of the most high-profile detainees in federal custody. In other words, Noel's testimony was an attempt to separate incompetence and institutional rot from murder or conspiracy, while critics continue to point to the same gaps—failed cameras, missed rounds, falsified logs, and unexplained footage—as the reason the official story has never satisfied the public.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Show Summary On today's episode, we're having a conversation with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Amanda Noyes, the founder of Finding Freedom Therapy and member of the DFW First Responders Support Network. We talk about Trauma therapy and mental health networks for service members, veterans and first responders Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestAmanda Noyes is the founder of Finding Freedom Therapy. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker–Supervisor with over 25 years of experience, she has had the opportunity to work in numerous crisis situations where she witnessed firsthand the gravity of trauma and grief. It was in these situations that she realized there were not enough opportunities to heal from trauma and loss after the initial crisis. With this knowledge, she formed Finding Freedom Therapy, PLLC, in 2014 with the vision of providing specialized treatment to those who have endured (or are continuing to endure) horrific traumas and unspeakable losses.After earning her degree in psychology and international studies from Texas A&M University, Amanda pursued her Master of Science in Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. Throughout her career, she has had the unique opportunity to gain notable hands-on experience, much of which was working in conjunction with the military, first responders, and frontline workers. She has worked alongside probation and parole officers in the field, with police officers on-scene, supported doctors and nurses in the ED and ICU departments of level-one trauma centers, counseled families of the recently deceased at the moment of loss, and worked next to the U.S. National Guard when assisting during Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Ike, and Harvey.Amanda's experience with veterans and military service members began early in her career with her graduate internship at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Hospital, and later continued with her work as lead trauma therapist for an inpatient military program, Freedom Care, where she worked with active-duty combat military and veterans suffering from PTSD. She is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Written Exposure Therapy (WET). Each and every step of her career has shaped and strengthened her ability to better assist clients through the most difficult times in their lives.Links Mentioned in this Episode Finding Freedom Therapy WebsiteDFW First Responders Support NetworkPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Trauma Informed Interactions with Veterans. This course defines trauma and how it presents itself and is specifically designed to help volunteers interact with Veterans dealing with trauma that affects their health and/or ability to function.You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/trauma-informed-interactions-with-veterans Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

This episode of The New Abnormal podcast features Fatima-Zahra Ma-el-ainin, who is a psychologist, poet, and narrative architect reimagining how societies cultivate wellbeing. Her work sits at the intersection of systems work, knowledge design, and social transformation, informed by more than a decade of experience in systems mapping, programme design, and conversational leadership. Through global commissions, institutional partnerships, and field-building initiatives, she develops frameworks that elevate wellbeing from intervention to design principle. She currently serves on the Lancet-LSHTM Commission on the Emotional Determinants of Health, and co-leads the World Economic Forum's Future50 Initiative. Previously, she co-founded a mental health social enterprise whose programs and curricula impacted seven million students in Morocco. A sought-after speaker, she has addressed audiences at the UK Parliament, the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, the IAYMH Conference, and TEDx, among other platforms. So, I hope you enjoy listening to her as much as I did, in a dynamic conversation that takes in all of the above and more! 

In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the Pears Family School, a pioneering Alternative Provision school in the UK that is redefining how we support children with complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. Facing a national crisis in child mental health and a lack of joined-up services, the Pears Family School bridges the gap between education and mental health through a unique, systemic, and family-focused approach.We are joined by Laura Lower and Maya Bell Kohli as we discover how the school's founders, both experienced teachers and systemic family therapists, created a model that integrates therapeutic and educational practices. We'll explore the origins of their innovative multi-family classroom, the five bridging themes that guide every aspect of school life—Active Warmth, Respectful Curiosity, Hopeful Motivation, Supportive Challenge, and Engendered Trust—and the theoretical foundations that underpin their work, from Attachment Theory to Mentalization.Hear how all staff, not just therapists, are trained in mental health principles, enabling them to make informed interventions throughout the school day. Learn about the school's commitment to involving parents and carers in every step, from classroom activities to group discussions, building trust and solidarity among families who have often felt excluded or blamed.Maya and Laura share real stories of transformation, discuss the challenges of working with children at risk of exclusion, and examine how the Pears Family School helps students recover, regain confidence, and transition successfully back to mainstream education. Whether you're an educator, mental health professional, or advocate for vulnerable children, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration for anyone interested in systemic change and holistic support for families.Laura is a family and systemic psychotherapist and supervisor with extensive experience in therapeutic education and safeguarding. For the past six years, she has been a senior leader at The Pears Family School, a specialist therapeutic alternative provision, where she works as Head of Therapy and Safeguarding Lead. Before joining the school, Laura worked in CAMHS as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner and spent seven years as a senior leader within a large SEMH Academy Trust. Prior to returning to the UK, she spent six years in Australia as a senior social worker and specialist forensic child interviewer. Across every setting, Laura has championed the belief that schools can be transformative spaces for children and families. She is passionate about systemic approaches and their power to create meaningful, sustainable change.Maya is a trainee family and systemic psychotherapist who has worked at Pears Family School since 2018, firstly as a Class Teacher and now as an Assistant Headteacher and SENCO. Her interest in systemic ideas has been growing steadily through her work with families in education and charity contexts over the last 15 years. At Pears Family School her favourite part of her role is working alongside families so that they are positioned more powerfully within school or societal systems that often contribute to how they might feel they are failing or powerless. 

Silvia Stacchiotti, MD / Michiel van de Sande, MD, PhD - Surgical Interventions and Systemic Innovations: Collaborative Approaches to Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumour as Pharmacological Advances Emerge

Silvia Stacchiotti, MD / Michiel van de Sande, MD, PhD - Surgical Interventions and Systemic Innovations: Collaborative Approaches to Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumour as Pharmacological Advances Emerge

Dr. Drew Carey interviews Dr. Avner Hostovsky on his study evaluating the diagnostic yield of a structured systemic workup in patients presenting with acute visual symptoms who were diagnosed with isolated paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM). From his Ophthalmology article, "High Yield of Systemic Workup in Patients with Acute Isolated Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy." Hostovsky A, Peled I, Katz G, et al. High Yield of Systemic Workup in Patients with Acute Isolated Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy. Ophthalmology, 2025; 133, 499-505.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Bamidele Farinre. Founder of No Ceiling Consulting, a biomedical scientist, STEM expert, agile project manager, and advocate for professional development, mentorship, and removing internal and systemic limitations (“ceilings”). They discuss her STEM background, the evolving role of AI in science, the meaning of “no ceilings,” navigating personal and professional barriers, mentorship, setbacks, agile leadership, and how individuals—especially people of color—can create opportunity even in the face of bias and structural limitations.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Bamidele Farinre. Founder of No Ceiling Consulting, a biomedical scientist, STEM expert, agile project manager, and advocate for professional development, mentorship, and removing internal and systemic limitations (“ceilings”). They discuss her STEM background, the evolving role of AI in science, the meaning of “no ceilings,” navigating personal and professional barriers, mentorship, setbacks, agile leadership, and how individuals—especially people of color—can create opportunity even in the face of bias and structural limitations.

Defense failure. Prosecutorial overreach. Systemic rigidity. And a defendant making post-conviction choices that may be sealing her own fate. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta says the Mackenzie Shirilla case isn't just one thing that went wrong — it's a cascade of failures that compounded at every stage.Shirilla was seventeen when the crash in Strongsville, Ohio killed Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan. She was convicted of four counts of murder in a bench trial. Her defense raised a medical condition but never proved it. The prosecution charged murder without a confession. A post-conviction petition with expert evidence was rejected over a one-day filing miss. And then she agreed to a Netflix documentary that reignited every negative characterization and prompted a fellow inmate to publicly contradict her on-camera persona.Motta, host of the Defense Diaries podcast, sat down for a full examination of the case. He starts with what the defense should have done — the experts that were needed, the evidence that was available, and the strategy that could have challenged the prosecution's narrative. He moves into the prosecution's overreach — whether murder was the right charge and whether the bench trial format gave the state an unfair advantage. And he addresses the post-conviction reality — the documentary fallout, the families' opposition, the social media footprint, and what Mackenzie should actually be doing inside prison to have any chance at parole in 2037.The legal system processed Mackenzie Shirilla. The question is whether it processed her correctly — and whether anything she does from here can change the trajectory.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.#MackenzieShirilla #TheCrash #TheCrashNetflix #DominicRusso #DavionFlanagan #BobMotta #DefenseDiaries #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #Justice

(13) Peter Berkowitz examines two distinct intellectual critiques of the United States as it approaches its 250th anniversary: the postmodern progressives and the post-liberal right. The progressives argue that America is mired in systemic oppression and that its founding principles are the actual cause of its problems. The post-liberal right, conversely, views the nation as decadent and corrupt because it fails to recognize a higher religious authority. Both groups advocate for fundamental changes, with the right-wing critique specifically calling for the government to take a more active role in leading citizens toward virtue and salvation.1671NEW AMSTERDAM

Show Summary On today's episode, we're having a conversation with Marine Veteran Luke Urick, the Executive Director of the Montana Vet Program, an organization that takes Veterans into the Montana wilderness to rediscover strength, purpose, and camaraderie through therapeutic adventure and conservation. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestLUKE URICKLuke Urick is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and the Founder and Executive Director of the Montana Vet Program, where he has led transformative outdoor-based experiences for Veterans for the past nine years. Serving from 2003 to 2012 as a Scout Sniper, Mountain Leader, and Survival Instructor, Luke deployed in support of combat operations and earned numerous honors, including the Navy Commendation Medal with “V” for valor and the Purple Heart. His military service shaped a lifelong commitment to resilience, leadership, and helping others navigate adversity.After transitioning from the military, Luke earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Organizational Management, combining his understanding of human behavior with strong leadership expertise. Through the Montana Vet Program, he guides Veterans into the wilderness to rediscover purpose, strength, and camaraderie through shared challenge and therapeutic adventure. His work reflects a deep belief in the healing power of connection, nature, and service.Links Mentioned in this Episode Montana Vet Program WebsiteMVP TripsPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Slowing Down and One Pointed Attention. In this course, Dr. Jill Borman discusses the tools that make mantram repetition more effective and useful: slowing down and one-pointed attention.You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/slowing-down-and-one-pointed-attention Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

In this insightful interview, Dr. Shawn Tassone is joined by OBGYN PA, Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, to discuss the broken state of reproductive healthcare, its historical roots, and how women can advocate for better care. She shares personal stories, systemic issues, and practical advice for patients and clinicians alike including information about her new book, We Deserve More. Episode Highlights: History of gynecology and systemic disparities Impact of social media on women's health information Gaps in medical training and patient care Systemic issues leading to women's healthcare neglect About Nikki Sapiro Vinckier: Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, PA-C, is an OB/GYN Physician Assistant, reproductive health advocate, and founder of Take Back Trust, a national platform helping people navigate their reproductive healthcare with clarity and confidence. After more than a decade in clinical medicine, she now works at the intersection of medicine, media, and movement, creating tools, education, and storytelling that empower patients to advocate for themselves in a changing healthcare landscape. Her work has reached millions across digital platforms, where she is known for her clear, compassionate, and deeply human approach to reproductive care. We Deserve More is her debut book. Episode Resources: Dr. Tassone's Free Women's Health Journal Club | Dr. T's Evidence Edit Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice | Tassone Advanced Gynecology Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormonal Archetype Quiz Medical Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.

Cutting Through the Chaos with Wallace Garneau – Propaganda multiplies the effect. Foreign broadcasters, hostile regimes, and ideologues amplify grievances and blur truth. Purity politics and virtue signaling make belief a credential. Once people feel moral bankruptcy awaits them unless they accept contested claims, they become immune to evidence. That is the moment when rhetoric can tip into violence...

In this episode, Dr. Ruscio breaks down the surprising gut and systemic benefits of NAC (N-acetylcysteine), including how it may help break down biofilms, support SIBO and H. pylori treatment, improve gut lining repair, boost nutrient absorption, and support glutathione, mitochondria, and brain health. You'll also learn when sustained-release NAC may be useful, how to dose NAC properly, and what side effects or cautions to keep in mind.   ✅ Start healing with us! Learn more about our virtual clinic:  https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/  

Preview for Later Today: Francis Rose provides updates on Veterans Affairs' implementation of AI-driven electronic health records. He observes a decrease in reported systemic failures compared to previous years, indicating much improved technological integration across various federal agencies.

"There are a lot of specifics that nurses need to keep in mind as they are administering this herpes simplex modified virus to patients because accidental exposure is of concern both to the patient, to their family members, as well as to healthcare workers. I always recommend nurses wear personal protective equipment, such as a gown, safety glasses, gloves, and/or a face shield," Heidi Finnes, PharmD, RPh, BCOP, director of clinical ambulatory practice at Mayo Clinic and assistant professor of pharmacy at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Rochester, MN, told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a conversation about oncolytic viral therapy.  Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.5 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by May 29, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge about the use of oncolytic viruses to treat cancer. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  ONS Podcast™ episodes: Pharmacology 101 series Episode 338: High-Volume Subcutaneous Injections: The Oncology Nurse's Role Episode 330: Stay Up to Date on Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Episode 273: Updates in Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy ONS Voice articles: Cutaneous Malignancies Have High Response to Oncolytic Virus Plus Immunotherapy Oncolytic Virus Kills Tumor Cells While Supporting T Cells What Nurses Need to Know About Talimogene Laherparepvec for Advanced Melanoma Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Intralesional Therapy: Consensus Statements for Best Practices in Administration From the Melanoma Nursing Initiative Safe and Effective Standards of Care: Supporting the Administration of T-VEC for Patients With Advanced Melanoma in the Outpatient Oncology Setting Oncology Nursing Forum article: Administration and Handling of Talimogene Laherparepvec: An Intralesional Oncolytic Immunotherapy for Melanoma ONS book: Guide to Cancer Immunotherapy (second edition) ONS clinical practice resource: Safe Handling of Oncolytic Viruses ONS Huddle Card: Immunotherapy Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Drugs@FDA Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) Network for Collaborative Oncology Development and Advancement (NCODA) Patient Education Sheets To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.  To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "[Oncolytic viruses] can have direct lysis to the tumor cells themselves, or they can cause immunogenic activation. They release tumor-associated antigens and then proinflammatory signals, so think of T cells, natural killer cells, those sorts of things, that can convert to immunologically cold tumors. Those are tumors that are immune silenced into hot tumors which are now immune activated. By doing that, they recruit those T cells and other cells to the area to attack both the primary tumors. But that's also thought to be how they work on distant or noninjected sites as well. This immunomodulatory capacity has led to the reclassification of oncolytic viruses as a form of cancer immunotherapy. So, think of it kind of similarly to how we think of immune checkpoint inhibitors in recruiting immune cells and leaving our immune system in the on position. This is also kind of a form of immunotherapy." TS 4:35 "One of the toxicities I know that is of significant concern to patients, family members, and healthcare workers is the incidence of herpes infections. Systemic herpetic infections are extremely rare and usually more common in patients who may be immunocompromised. In patients who also have other immune-related diseases—such as vitiligo, vasculitis, pneumonitis, sometimes worsening psoriasis—because you're mounting an immune response with these types of things, sometimes you can see a worsening of those types of immune symptoms. But for the most part, these types of side effects are very well tolerated in most patients." TS 9:07 "Talimogene is generally transmitted via bodily fluids or touch. It's not airborne. Herpes simplex virus isn't an airborne type of virus. Another thing to consider is where are you going to inject this? Are you going to do this in your infusion therapy unit? Are you going to do it in a dedicated room? Who's going to escort the patient to the room? How is the virus going to arrive at the room? How will you clean the room and all of the laboratory equipment or any of the exam tables that may be in there? I think having all of that discussed and assigned mitigates the consternation that can sometimes occur—the fear that occurs with administering a virus that is thought to be fairly communicable." TS 15:44 "Helping patients understand how this works [is important] because hearing that you're receiving a virus, particularly a herpes simplex virus, can be scary to a patient. I think understanding that it's modified or essentially we're taking the parts out of it so that we can directly inject a portion that recruits immune cells to that area, because the goal is for the oncolytic virus to attack cancer cells and then destroy them by triggering an immune response in the body." TS 20:51 "Sometimes patients are very concerned about urine in the toilet, bodily fluids, kissing loved ones, holding hands, hugging, you know, am I going to infect my loved one because I'm getting this type of an oncolytic virus therapy? I like to reassure patients that they can continue to hold hands and hug their loved ones as normal. Viral DNA is usually only present on the injection site. And as I mentioned previously, we want to cover that injection site with an occlusive dressing, at least with talimogene, for up to seven days. And particularly, if those injection sites are at all oozing or weeping, active virus is usually only on that injection site itself." TS 24:14

In this episode, Daniel Hodges, co-founder of Peaces of Me Foundation, shares his powerful journey navigating the healthcare system, disability discrimination, and advocacy for inclusive communities. Daniel has great insights as someone who was born with multiple disabilities, father of three (two of which survived childhood cancer), holds multiple degrees, and cofounded a non-profit to help people with disabilities, Peaces of Me Foundation!Everyone, please go support Daniel and Peaces of Me!Thanks again to Daniel for joining me for this discussion!I hope you enjoy this episode! Resources:Peaces of Me: https://www.peacesofme.org/ Bilateral retina blastoma: https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-treatments/retinoblastomaAdenoid cystic carcinoma: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22212-adenoid-cystic-carcinoma Ehlors danlos: https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/ Episode show notes & transcripts can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.digitalactivismpod.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Connect with Daniel Hodges!:Daniel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-hodges-jd/ Peaces of Me Foundation: https://www.peacesofme.org/ Follow Caden!:Caden IG:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/obviously_its_caden/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caden TikTok:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@wheelchair_king⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caden Threads⁠:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.com/@obviously_its_caden⁠⁠⁠Email Caden: ⁠cadennelmsofficial@gmail.com⁠Follow the Pod!:YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / @digitalactivismproject  ⁠Pod IG: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/digitalactivismpod/Love y'all

Three active criminal matters. Three distinct jurisdictions. One forensic psychotherapist identifying the systemic failures that allegedly allowed each to occur. The Nancy Guthrie disappearance remains unsolved months after the eighty-four-year-old was allegedly abducted from her Tucson home. Unknown DNA is under analysis at the FBI laboratory in Quantico, and genetic genealogy is reportedly being applied. More than fifty thousand tips have been submitted. The investigation continues without a named suspect. In the Anna Kepner case, Timothy Hudson has been charged as an adult in the Southern District of Florida with first-degree murder in connection with his stepsister's death on a Carnival cruise ship. He has pleaded not guilty. Parallel custody proceedings in Brevard County have produced a record of family collapse — parental expulsion, alleged alignment against the accused, and an emergency custody petition filed by the defendant's biological father. In the D4VD case, David Anthony Burke faces first-degree murder charges with special circumstances in Los Angeles County in the alleged killing of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors have alleged murder for financial gain and murder of a witness. Burke has pleaded not guilty. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott, with more than three decades in forensic practice, joins True Crime Today to conduct a cross-case analysis examining perpetrator psychology in the Guthrie investigation, the clinical dynamics of family disintegration in the Kepner proceedings, and the developmental trajectory — from religious restriction through industry enmeshment — that allegedly preceded the D4VD charges.Footer Links: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/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This 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.Hashtags:#NancyGuthrie #AnnaKepner #D4VD #TrueCrimeToday #CelesteRivasHernandez #TimothyHudson #ShavaunScott #ForensicPsychology #SystemicFailure #TrueCrime

Marco Steinberg is a Finnish architect and designer who has worked extensively in the public sector in both Finland and the United States. In this interview, he reflects on his professional journey, from contributing to the founding of the Helsinki Design Lab to leading design-driven initiatives at UNDP, where he supported leadership teams around the world. Today, he works as a consultant and as a part-time professor at Aalto University. We talk about the course Design for Government, a pioneering program that motivates active collaboration between students, ministries, and public agencies in Finland.We talk about this book: ⁠⁠ In Studio, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Recipes for Systemic change⁠⁠ Bryan Boyer, Justin W. Cook and Marco Steinberg.And about this project: System PortfolioThis episode is part of the lists: Finlandia y diseño, Gobierno y diseño, Laboratorios de innovación, Gobierno y diseño, Finnish design in public sector, D&D in English, Políticas públicas y diseño and Educación en diseño. The title of the lists might be in Spanish but the content is trilingual. You can find interviews in English, Portuguese or Spanish.

Show Summary On today's episode, we're having a conversation with Bill Birnie, a retired Marine Corps Sergeant Major, CEO of Frontwave Credit Union, and member of the PsychArmor Board of Directors. We have a great conversation about serving those who served, promoting financial stability, and brining his expertise in the financial sector to the board of PsychArmor. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestBill Birnie's lifelong dedication to serving the military community, coupled with his extensive leadership and financial expertise, makes him an outstanding candidate for our PsychArmor Board. A 25-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Bill retired in 1997 as a Sergeant Major, having served in combat operations during Operation Desert Storm and Operation United Shield. His military career also included assignments as a Marine guard and detachment commander at U.S. Embassies worldwide, where he cultivated a deep understanding of service, leadership, and teamwork.Transitioning from military service, Bill brought his strategic mindset to the credit union industry, where he has built a remarkable 26-year career. Currently, as President and CEO of Frontwave Credit Union, he leads a $1.4 billion institution dedicated to empowering military families and veterans. Bill's leadership, understanding of financial systems, combined with his ability to create sustainable growth, aligns with our strategic needs, and will support our long-term vision.   Bill has served on Boards that address the unique needs of military families and veterans, including as Chairman of the Defense Credit Union Council and Vice Chair of the Armed Forces Financial Network. His experience as a Western Credit Union Management School graduate and 15 years as a faculty member further underscores his ability to mentor and guide organizations toward financial and operational excellence. In his spare time, Bill enjoys golf, traveling and attending theater or concerts with family and friends.  With his unparalleled military and leadership experience, Bill Birnie brings the expertise and insight to strengthen PsychArmor's mission, ensuring it continues to create meaningful impact for the military and veteran community. Links Mentioned in this Episode Frontwave Credit Union WebsiteFrontwave Credit Union Military ResourcesPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is the Preparing Your Finances for Transition.In this course, service members, Veterans and their families will learn about some major financial considerations associated with transition, as well as five useful tips for preparing their finances. You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Preparing-Your-Finances-for-Transition Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Guilt, shame, and unreasonable expectations should not be the words that describe parenthood, but for many new parents, they are. This conversation focuses on the impact of social systems on perinatal mental health and what professionals should know about how to support people with perinatal mental health conditions. We still have a long way to go to fully understand how our social systems impact parents. Join us to learn more! Olivia Scobie is a queer social worker whose own chaotic transition into motherhood inspired her dedication to supporting new parents. She holds a Master of Social Work and a Master of Arts in Sociology with a focus on gender and family, and she is completing a Ph.D. in Health Policy and Equity, researching the reproductive trauma experience of LGBT+ birthers. Olivia works one-on-one with parents and is the co-founder of Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings, where she mentors and trains mental health and allied professionals to navigate the unique challenges of the perinatal period. She is the author of Impossible Parenting: Creating a New Culture of Mental Health for Parents, a bold call to rethink the impossible standards parents are expected to meet. Olivia specializes in perinatal mood, reproductive trauma, parental mental health, and provider burnout. She is committed to fostering equity, understanding, and support for parents and professionals alike.  Show Highlights: Olivia's journey into perinatal mental health Confusing expectations to maintain “parenthood status.” Understanding “maternal role collapse” and what it means to be a “good mom.” Mixed messages for moms about giving, depleting, sacrificing—but prioritizing self-care Systemic problems that contribute to the mixed messages for parents Maternal leave policies in Canada are different from those in the US How thoughts and feelings of guilt and shame show up for new parents External pressure of expectations, shame, and guilt can contribute to diagnosable perinatal mental health conditions. Understanding “maternal strain.” Recognizing when you've crossed from tired, exhausted motherhood into the space of needing professional help Significant pre-pregnancy risk factors that shouldn't be overlooked in perinatal mental health Highlights of Olivia's organization and their work in Canada The importance of validating and normalizing ALL feelings of parenthood Resources: Connect with Olivia Scobie Website Instagram, Facebook Impossible Parenting: Creating a New Culture of Mental Health for Parents Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov. Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773.  There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services. You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms. Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/for information on the grief course.  Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!  If you are a California resident seeking a therapist in perinatal mental health, please email me about openings for private pay clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a difference between feeling ashamed and living inside shame. One is a passing signal. The other is the background atmosphere of an entire nervous system. In this episode, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof go deep on toxic shame as the next distinguishing characteristic of complex trauma in their CPT series. This is one of the most personal episodes they have recorded. Both hosts share what shame actually sounded like at its loudest in their lives, the specific words, the body states, the loops that ran for years before they had any way to interrupt them. And they are honest about where they still meet it today. Toxic shame in complex trauma is not just a feeling that shows up after a mistake. It is an identity state. It shifts from "I did something wrong" to "I am wrong." It shapes posture, vocal tone, breath, gaze, and the way the body interprets every social interaction as potential exposure or rejection. And because it developed in relationship, specifically in environments where expressing needs or emotions led to punishment, abandonment, or humiliation, it becomes deeply tied to every relational experience that follows. Elisabeth and Jennifer trace the full arc of how shame develops, from the child who cannot afford to see their caregiver as unsafe and so turns the blame inward, to the adult who moves through professional and personal relationships with a chronic bracing for exposure. They cover the neurobiology in depth: what the insula, default mode network, and vagus nerve have to do with chronic shame states, why shame can both amplify and numb internal sensation at the same time, and how shame formation, the physiological pairing of emotional shame states with immune and inflammatory responses, helps explain the health outcomes seen in adverse childhood experience research. The conversation also covers the double bind of shame in complex trauma, the trap of needing connection while also bracing for what connection has always brought. How shame drives substance use and disordered eating as regulation strategies. How systemic and cultural forces layer onto developmental shame in ways that make the pattern larger than any individual. And what post-traumatic growth actually looks like here: not confidence, not the absence of shame, but a little more space between the wave and the response, a little longer staying present in the body before the collapse happens, and gradually, relationships where being imperfect does not mean being abandoned. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why toxic shame in complex trauma shifts from an emotion into an identity state How shame develops as a survival strategy when caregivers are unsafe and self-blame becomes the only available adaptation Why shame is not just cognitive but embodied, showing up in posture, vocal tone, breath, gaze, and gesture What shame formation is and how chronic shame states are linked to inflammation, immune dysregulation, and the health outcomes in ACE research How the insula, default mode network, and vagus nerve are involved in chronic shame patterning Why shame can simultaneously amplify and numb internal sensation and what that means for healing The double bind of shame: needing connection while bracing against it How systemic and cultural shaming layers onto developmental shame and why the nervous system cannot fully distinguish between them How shame drives substance use and disordered eating as regulation strategies and why the shame-use cycle is so hard to interrupt What post-traumatic growth looks like in relation to shame: not the absence of it, but increased range, flexibility, and capacity to stay present with it How accountability, relational repair, and allowing others to have their own experience gradually shifts the shame pattern   Chapters 0:00 - The Difference Between Feeling Ashamed and Living Inside Shame  0:33 - Welcome: Toxic Shame Through the Lens of Complex PTSD  1:54 - What Shame Actually Is: A Whole Body Physiological Response  2:14 - When Shame Becomes an Identity State  3:01 - Shame in the Body: Posture, Voice, Breath, and Withdrawal  3:34 - Systemic and Cultural Shame: When the Group Itself Is Dysregulated  5:55 - Shame as the Emotion That Represses All Other Emotions  7:15 - How Shame Develops in Complex Trauma: The Child Who Cannot Blame the Caregiver  8:48 - Everything Is My Fault as a State of Being  9:43 - Jennifer and Elisabeth Share What Shame Sounded Like at Its Loudest  11:28 - How Shame Physically Inhibits Expression  12:09 - The Double Bind: Needing Connection While Bracing Against It  14:00 - The Neurobiology: Insula, Freeze, Dissociation, and No Safe Discharge  17:31 - Large Scale Neural Patterning: DMN Loops, Reward Signaling, and Oxytocin  18:36 - What Shame Looks Like Now for Jennifer and Elisabeth  23:51 - Shame Formation: Inflammation, the Vagus Nerve, and ACE Research  26:43 - The Shame and Substance Use Cycle  30:28 - How Both Hosts Used Substances to Regulate Shame  34:15 - Systemic Shame and the Brain's Drive for Belonging  36:10 - What Post-Traumatic Growth Actually Looks Like With Shame  38:51 - Relational Healing: Repair, Accountability, and Letting Someone Love You Imperfectly  41:14 - Allowing Another Person to Have Their Experience Without Collapsing   Resources and Links NSI Foundations Bundle for coaches and practitioners: neurosomaticintelligence.com/foundations Two week Rewire Trial of guided neuro somatic training: rewiretrial.com Learn more about Elisabeth's work at brainbased.com Learn more about Jennifer's work at her YouTube channel: Sacred Synapse https://www.youtube.com/@sacredsynapse-23 Trauma Rewired podcast  is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. 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Protest is the ultimate in equal-opportunity political action. As Annie Leonard, former executive director of Greenpeace USA says, "Making change is like laying a stone path across the garden. Peaceful protest may be every 4th or 8th or 200th stone; it helps us get where we want to go but also we need a lot of other stones too.”  Leonard explores the history of protests in her new book “Protest: Respect It. Defend It. Use It.”  And while protest is the loudest and most visible tool, it's only one of many ways to take action. Through community building, through civic engagement, through elected office, through corporate boardrooms, through churches and nonprofit agencies, there are countless paths to exercising power and promoting positive change. In this episode we hear from three leaders working in three different arenas, all toward the same goal. Guests: Annie Leonard, Environmental Activist, Author of “Protest: Respect It, Defend It, Use It” Danielle Lee, Founder, Climate Action Club  James Coleman, City Councilor, South San Francisco For show notes, transcript, and related links, visit climateone.org/podcasts Highlights: 00:00 – Intro 04:00 – Annie Leonard shares the story of the Section 504 sit-ins protest in San Francisco 06:30 – Different ways protest can be effective 08:30 – Leonard on why she puts her body on the line (gets arrested) during protests 16:00 – Leonard on the lawsuit Energy Transfer brought against Greenpeace USA over Standing Rock protests 22:00 – Protecting, defending, and using the right to protest  26:00 – Danielle Lee on organizing younger people around climate and environment  30:30 – Systemic versus personal action 37:00 – James Coleman on the decision to run for office as a tool for effective change 41:00 – Impact of local government  46:30 – How change actually happens 50:00 – Climate One More Thing ********** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at patreon.com/ClimateOne.  Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices