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The Change Cycle: How to Bounce Back Better Than Ever Setbacks are an inevitable part of life. While they can feel overwhelming, they also present unique opportunities for growth and transformation. Embracing the emotions that accompany these challenges is crucial for moving forward effectively.  Host Tonya Leigh shares insights from her recent quarterly retreat with her leadership team. She emphasizes the importance of regular check-ins to maintain momentum and accountability in both personal and professional growth. Tonya discusses the inevitable setbacks we face in life and how they are essential for appreciating the highs and teaching us valuable lessons. Whether you're currently thriving or facing challenges, this episode serves as a reminder that lows can help us shed what no longer serves us and pave the way for renewal and growth. Tune in for an uplifting conversation that encourages self-reflection and resilience. Talking Points: 01:08 - Importance of Regular Touch Points 03:05 - Feeling Hopeless and Needing Tools 07:03 - Allowing Yourself to Break Open 10:14 - Identity Crisis and Letting Go 18:19 - Creating a Desire List 22:14 - Choosing One Focus 25:08 - Dealing with Imposter Syndrome 28:04 - Falling in Love with the Process 32:08 - Internalizing a New Self-Image 34:42 - No Timeline for Your Comeback 00:35:58 - Comeback Challenge Quotes: "You can't appreciate the highs without the lows." "Surrender is just letting go of the illusion of control." "When you begin to speak on purpose and hold those images in your mind, you are shaping your reality."  "I am a woman in motion. I am going forward. I'm not staying stagnant. I'm not staying stuck." "It just means you need to create more evidence for the new self." "Your setback is not the end of your story. It's the beginning of your next era." Useful  Resources: Click HERE for The Calm Ritual Click HERE to join the Membership  Click HERE for a FREE download  Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit   Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click HERE to follow our Instagram Click HERE to visit our website Click HERE to visit our Facebook group Click HERE to follow our TikTok Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel   

Hello you Absolute Legends and listen in as Aleks tells Tad how #KarlLostThis is kind of a weirder episode. We don't usually cover anything on going with e-drama but thought we'd look into it this time to try something new. Also, because Aleks actually knew about Karl Jobst before all this craziness went down.Talking Points: orange guy happy meal,king of kong,serial litigant,Karl go get a new jobst,ApolloLegend,not a court scientist,https://karl-lost.com/,"Known cheater Billy is sueing me for defamation",bankrolled by Notch,Karl Yobst,always has a plan,the celebration birds,sperged too close to the sun and groomed JakerooFurther watchinghttps://youtu.be/IkBGSNux5OA?si=27wvuJrt_b1j1xLW - Billy Mitchell response 1/2 (second one hasn't come out as of 6/11/25)https://youtu.be/3Ghzh5ijEWc - Karl Jobst teaches you how to approach womenhttps://youtu.be/yIliSNyI0wI- Billy Mitchell, Gamer of the Centuryhttps://youtu.be/rzBCDeeJV8U - Karl Jobst quotes that aged like milk Check out the website for links to our shows on iTunes, GooglePlay and Spotify► http://www.lmtya.com► https://spoti.fi/2Q55yfLPeep us on Twitter► @LetMeTellYouPDOfficial Discord► https://discord.gg/SqyXJ9R/////// SHILL CORNER ///////► https://www.patreon.com/LMTYALMTYA shirts!► https://lmtya.myspreadshop.com/all/////// SHILL CORNER ///////

Today a quick update on another strong day for risk sentiment as the AI focus is reheating with a significant rise in AI commitments from Meta and even Intel showing signs of life. Also, a quick rundown on the important of today's US CPI release for May and some thoughts on what is at stake here if Trump's coalition is increasingly fragile and the implications if so. Today's pod hosted by Saxo Global Head of Macro Strategy John J. Hardy. John's final article in four-part series on Rules for the Trump 2.0 Market Era.   Read daily in-depth market updates from the Saxo Market Call and the Saxo Strategy Team here. Please reach out to us at marketcall@saxobank.com for feedback and questions. Click here to open an account with Saxo.

Lewis runs through the origin teams for game 2 and gives his thoughts. He then reviews round 14 in depth before talking through injuries, suspensions and signings. He finishes off looking at the ladder, teams placings and thoughts on how things unfold going forward. #NRL #Fifthnlast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick was joined by Dave Ord & Stuart Williams for this week's talking points: Epsom By Numbers / Jim Mullen ./ Watering / Shape of Meeting / Royal Support / Ruling Court / Ballydoyle Pecking Order.

#200How do you feel about the CI strategies, proficiency-based procedures or communicative language teaching that you do in your classroom?  You hear a lot about it, either on this podcast, from colleagues or on social media.  Lots of good stuff. But, do you sometimes feel like it seems like it's always smooth sailing with no challenges in other classrooms while you definitely have them in your own classroom?  Well, me too.  We all have them.  In this episode I will address some of these common challenges with practical solutions to help navigate them.Topics in this Episode:Blog post on Common Challenges in Proficiency-Based ClassroomsImplementing comprehensible input (CI) strategies in a proficiency-based language classroom comes with its challenges at times.  With proactive planning we can create an engaging and effective learning environment for all students.Common obstacles and practical solutions to help you navigate them.Different Proficiency LevelsLarge Class SizesStudent ResistanceTime ConstraintsAssessment and AccountabilityClassroom Management Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

We're glad you joined us for this episode! Use code ATE75 to receive $75 off any UESCA certificationIn this episode of ‘All Things Endurance,' host, Rick Prince chats with elite cycling coach, Ben Sharp. Ben is the co-owner of Sharp Coaching and has coached all levels of cyclists from amateurs to Olympic gold medalists. Ben himself is a masters track cycling world champion and former US masters national road race champion. In this episode, Rick and Ben discuss the rise of gravel and more specifically, how to train effectively for gravel racing and how it differs from training for other cycling disciplines. Some of the areas discussed are:·       Key differences between road and gravel cycling·       Importance of sustained power·       Role of volume in training program·       How to train for bike handling skills of gravel riding/racing·       Different tactics based on the goal of a gravel race·       How to properly warm up for a gravel raceIf you participate in gravel riding/racing, you won't want to miss this one!Talking Points for this Episode1.       Could you tell our listeners a bit more about your background?2.       As road racing has been on an unfortunate steady decline over the years in the US, gravel riding and racing has largely taken its place. What are some things that you attribute the rise of gravel to?3.       Do you now see gravel replacing road racing as a means for US riders to get noticed and possibly, land pro contracts in Europe?4.       What are some of the key differences with respect to training for gravel versus road?5.       We hear about power training a lot with respect to cycling, how important is sustained power during gravel racing?6.       What are some key bike-specific considerations with gravel riding/racing?7.       A lot of gravel races cover long distances, would you say that for the average gravel rider/racer, endurance is one of the biggest success factors?8.       Following up on the prior question, for the average gravel rider/racer, do things such as sprint training and high-intensity intervals still have a place in training?9.       How important are bike handling skills for gravel riders/racers and more specifically, what are some of the more important bike handling skills to master?What, if any tactics are different in gravel racing versus road racing?

Nick and Jonathan look into the future and predict what the storylines will be after Nick's cabin trip.

Nick and Jonathan react to NFL Daily's secret weapons for each team in the AFC North. Also, they look into the future and predict what the storylines will be after Nick's cabin trip.

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Lewis goes deep into all the news, signings and talking points over the last few weeks and much more! He talks about the Bears, the ins and outs of the challenges that are ahead for the new club and potential coach Meninga. Origin teams and the potential changes and options particularly for QLD after the game 1 loss. He deep dives on rosters and thoughts round the Roosters, Titans, Broncos, Raiders, Dogs and Tigers given recent news, moves and signings around these clubs and thoughts for them moving forward. #NRL #Fifthnlast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mid-Year Reset: Strategies to Transform Your Life in Six Months To create your best six months ever, it is essential to start by defining what "best" means for you personally. This involves taking the time to reflect on your desires, aspirations, and what success looks like in your life. Tonya Leigh emphasizes that many people fail to define success clearly, which can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction and confusion. By asking yourself, "If I woke up six months from now and said this was my best season yet, what would have made it so?" you can gain clarity on the specific outcomes and experiences you want to achieve. Tonya reflects on the halfway point of 2025 and encourages listeners to evaluate their feelings about the year so far. She shares her personal experience of needing a reset after feeling off track and discusses the importance of shifting one's perspective to create the best next six months.   Tune in for insights on becoming more of your authentic self and setting the stage for an empowered second half of the year. Talking Points: 00:34 - Mid-Year Reflection: How Are You Feeling? 03:21 - The Importance of Becoming an Energetic Match 06:10 - General Tips for the Next Six Months 08:07 - Tonya's Social Media Breakthrough 13:05 - Stepping into a New Role 17:27 - Stop Giving CPR to Your Past 20:31 - Rehearsing Your Future 24:47 - Deciding to Have Your Best Six Months Ever Quotes: "The real secret is you being an energetic match for what it is you want, to be aligned with what you want." "It is going to be a complete energetic expansion. It's going to be you deciding to step into a whole new role." "Stop giving CPR to your past." "When you expand your self-image, you immediately expand what's possible for you." "Rehearse your future until she feels so familiar." "Let's all decide right now that we are about to create our best six months ever." Useful  Resources: Click HERE for The Calm Ritual Click HERE to join the Membership  Click HERE for a FREE download  Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit   Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click HERE to follow our Instagram Click HERE to visit our website Click HERE to visit our Facebook group Click HERE to follow our TikTok Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel   

Rishi with joined by Emma Berry & Adam McNamara for this week's Talking Points: Wexford Unseat / BHA Chair / Kyprios / Redcar Gym / Fairley Return / Lion In Winter / Windsor Castle Changes.

#199How can celebrating identity and dialects transform the experience of language learners? In this episode I'm joined by Courtney Nygaard, a teacher of heritage Spanish speakers in Minnesota.  Courtney shares how she honors and values her students' identities as a way to build confidence, connection, and community in the classroom. We talk about practical strategies for embracing dialectal differences, navigating varied proficiency levels, and fostering a space where all students feel seen and valued. Whether you teach a heritage class or not, this conversation will inspire you to make your classroom a place where every student and experience is valued.Topics in this Episode: importance of celebrating identity and dialects in language classesstrategies or activities you can use to acknowledge and honor the diverse identities and dialects of your studentschallenges that might arise when students speak different dialects or have varying levels of proficiency in the heritage languageCourtney's success stories and examples where celebrating identity and dialects positively impacted her students' learning and engagement?for teachers who don't have heritage classes, how you can create an inclusive and supportive environment that respects and celebrates the linguistic diversity of your studentsEpisode 96: Teaching Heritage Language Learners with Courtney NygaardConnect with Courtney Nygaard:Instagram: @profenygaardWebsite: www.heritagespanish.com, www.profenygaard.comConnect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

TAKEAWAYSBehavioral regression in children and teens can be a sign of traumaNot all misbehavior is bad behavior, it often tells us that something is going on with our childrenYounger children exhibit more reactive behavior, and older children tend to withdraw or lash out sociallyLet your children have those special and important moments where they can be honest with you and unburden themselves

Little Details, Big Impact: How Small Changes Can Transform Your Life Establishing a morning routine that incorporates intentional practices, such as breath work and connecting with nature, can significantly enhance your day and help you break free from habitual patterns. In a recent podcast episode, the host shares her personal journey of transforming her mornings to create a more intentional and fulfilling start to the day. Host, Tonya Leigh, shares her experience of breaking free from habitual comfort by replacing a reactive coffee routine with a rejuvenating "sunrise ceremony." This practice involves sitting outside, soaking in the morning sun, and engaging in breath work for five minutes. Tonya emphasizes how this simple yet powerful ritual helps reset their nervous system and sets a positive tone for the day.  Tune in to discover how you can enhance your mornings and cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. Talking Points: 00:18 - Breaking Morning Habits 00:31 - Sunrise Ceremony 03:09 - Introducing the Glowtini 05:58 - Strut and Sculpt Routine 09:01 - Benefits of Pilates 12:11 - Collagen in Coffee 13:05 - Effects of Protein and Healthy Fats 15:04 - Importance of Intentional Thoughts 20:22 - Assessing Life Details 23:43 - The Calm Ritual Quotes: "What really happens is we're having to break out of habits that we're so accustomed to." "Don't take your health for granted just because you feel okay." "It's not a struggle when you take the drama out of it and you just ask yourself, okay, what do I need to do to hit this goal?" "The reality is your thoughts are shaping your entire experience." "I attribute the majority of my success from me literally brainwashing myself into believing that I was going to have success." "Real self-image work doesn't start in the mirror. It starts in the stillness." Useful  Resources: Click HERE for The Calm Ritual Click HERE to join the Membership  Click HERE for a FREE download  Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit   Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click HERE to follow our Instagram Click HERE to visit our website Click HERE to visit our Facebook group Click HERE to follow our TikTok Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel   

#198How can simple, consistent routines create a classroom where students communicate confidently in the target language every day?  In this episode we look at how effective routines lead to successful classrooms. I'm joined by Tia Parnell, a French teacher in Ontario, Canada. Tia shares practical insight into how routines can create structure, boost engagement, and support meaningful language use. Everything from warm-ups and transitions to handling interruptions.Topics in this Episode:routines as the backbone of the classroom the key elements that make a classroom routine both simple and effectivemorning routines that work particularly well in a world language classroom to set the tone for meaningful language usetransitions how do you help students smoothly shift between activities while keeping them engaged in language learning?how to maintain structure when unexpected events disrupt routines, and strategies to help students reset and refocusadvice for establishing consistent routines to support teachers starting strong and maintainingConnect with Tia ParnellTikTok: @parfaitementparnellInstagram: @parfaitementparnellWebsite: parfaitementparnell.comConnect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

Nick was joined by Jonathan Harding, David Menuisier & Eve Johnson-Houghton for this week's Talking Points: Going Is Good / Pouliches Appeal / Gambling Tax / Weighing Rooms / Sherman Cup Ladies / French Prize Money / Derby Festival Rethink.

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A Year Just Happened in a WeekOverviewThis newsletter issue captures an extraordinary acceleration in technological innovation within an especially intense week, focusing on the broad and deep impact of AI across industries and devices. Listeners get a front-row seat to seismic shifts at major AI players—Google, Anthropic, OpenAI—and how their breakthroughs and strategic maneuvers are reshaping software, hardware, venture capital, productivity, and ethics.What makes this collection compelling is its exploration of AI's layered disruption—from Google's AI-powered reimagining of search and productivity tools, Anthropic's record-breaking AI assistant capable of deep autonomous work, to OpenAI's audacious entry into consumer hardware design with Apple's design luminary Jony Ive. The newsletter also provides reflections on startup funding trends, evolving AI workplace mandates, and foundational debates over AI's ethical architecture and future ecosystem. Together, these pieces sketch a vivid snapshot of an inflection point in AI where technology, business models, and societal stakes intertwine.Key TrendsKey Trend 1: The AI Technology Leap — From Advanced Models to New Product ParadigmsAI development is surging at unprecedented pace, not just in capability but in practical integration across applications and devices. The focus is shifting from conceptual AI to usable, extended-duration, agentic assistants deeply embedded in daily workflows and consumer products.Significance: This trend reflects AI moving beyond isolated bursts of insight or simple chat interfaces to sustained, autonomous collaboration with users, spanning complex reasoning, coding, multi-modal inputs, and tool integrations. This lays the foundation for redefining productivity, creativity, and user experience in the AI era.Key Trend 2: Strategic Hardware Plays and the Battle Beyond SoftwareOpenAI's multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Jony Ive's startup signals a strategic pivot into hardware—building new AI companion devices designed to transcend conventional screens and possibly displace smartphones. At the same time, Google pushes integrated AI experiences centered on search and productivity on existing platforms.Significance: This trend shifts AI competition into physical devices and operating environments, creating new battlegrounds involving design innovation and consumer ownership models, with potentially profound effects on user habits and ecosystem dynamics.Key Trend 3: Venture Capital Evolution in the AI and Tech LandscapeFunding trends reveal concentrated capital flows into AI, with Series B rounds showing volatility but an overarching pivot toward efficiency, profitability, and selective aggressive capital deployment. Seed investing scales with new playbooks supporting early founder engagement and dynamic portfolio strategies.Significance: This trend highlights the ongoing maturation and transformation of venture capital amid AI's rise, balancing risk, returns, and market realities, while exploring creative financing strategies crossing over traditional VC and private equity models.Key Trend 4: Workplace Transformation and AI-Driven ExpectationsLeading companies mandate widespread AI adoption to boost productivity, heighten efficiency, and reshape employee roles. Executives issue candid warnings on AI's impact on jobs while simultaneously emphasizing the opportunity to master AI tools or face obsolescence.Significance: This trend underscores the sociological and managerial upheaval driven by AI in the workforce, where adoption is non-negotiable and where AI influences morale, workflows, and corporate culture at a fundamental level.Key Trend 5: Calls for an Open, Protocol-Based AI Ecosystem vs. Concentration of PowerThere is growing advocacy for “an architecture of participation”—a decentralized, interoperable AI ecosystem fueled by open protocols and multi-agent cooperation—to avoid premature monopolization by dominant platforms. Yet, industry maneuvers reveal increasingly concentrated power among a few mega players.Significance: This sets the stage for an ideological and practical contest over the future of AI infrastructure: will it foster broad innovation and cooperation or become locked under monopolistic control? The ultimate shape of AI's ecosystem has huge technological, economic, and ethical implications.Talking Points for Each TrendTrend 1: The AI Technology LeapTalking Point 1: Anthropic's Claude Opus 4 demonstrated sustained 7-hour autonomous coding and set new benchmarks (72.5% on SWE-Bench), reflecting AI's step from quick interactions to deep, continuous collaboration.> “Anthropic is reshaping the landscape... pushing the boundaries of what machines can achieve in creative and technical collaboration over sustained periods.” (VentureBeat)Talking Point 2: Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro introduces ‘Deep Think' mode for complex multi-hypothesis reasoning, advancing AI's understanding and problem-solving in dynamic environments.> “Gemini 2.5 Pro... features an enhanced reasoning mode called 'Deep Think', evaluating multiple possible answers before responding.” (VentureBeat)Trend 2: Strategic Hardware PlaysTalking Point 1: OpenAI's acquisition of Jony Ive's startup io ($6.5B) marks their largest deal, signaling a major move into “physical AI embodiments” with devices aiming to reduce screen dependence and potentially challenge Apple's dominance.> “They are working on a new device... fully aware of a user's surroundings... designed as a third core device alongside MacBook and iPhone.” (Reuters)Talking Point 2: Google, while heavily AI-centric, remains focused on embedding AI in software and services (Search, NotebookLM mobile, AI Overviews), reinforcing software ecosystems but facing competition on the device front.> “Google launched AI Mode... a 'total reimagining of search'... while rolling out NotebookLM mobile for on-the-go AI productivity.” (FT.com)Trend 3: Venture Capital EvolutionTalking Point 1: AI has grabbed roughly one-third of global venture capital ($100B+ in 2024), showing AI's outsized role in funding flows amid overall tightening of Series B round sizes.> “AI sector dominated global venture funding, doubling from $55.6 billion to over $100 billion in 2024.” (vccafe.com)Talking Point 2: Seed-stage investing is scaling with firms like BoxGroup emphasizing early believer status and collaborative partnerships to back startups through various growth phases.> “BoxGroup makes 40 seed investments annually... focuses on supporting founders without dominating ownership or boards.” (TwentyMinuteVC)Trend 4: Workplace TransformationTalking Point 1: Shopify's CEO Tobi Lutke mandates AI proficiency, linking job security to AI adoption and productivity boosts, signaling new workplace norms amid AI anxiety.> “Before asking more headcount... teams must demonstrate why tasks can't be done via AI.” (NYMag)Talking Point 2: Fiverr's CEO issued stark warnings about AI threat to jobs, urging employees to master AI tools or risk professional irrelevance.> “AI is coming for your jobs... You are expected to do more, faster, and better. If you don't, your value will decrease.” (NYMag)Trend 5: Open Ecosystem vs Concentration of PowerTalking Point 1: Tim O'Reilly and others advocate for protocol-based AI ecosystems (Anthropic's MCP, Google's A2A, Microsoft's NLWeb) fostering interoperability and distributed innovation, echoing open Internet ideals.> “Participatory markets are innovative markets... solutions can come from everywhere, not just from a dominant monopolist.” (O'Reilly)Talking Point 2: Despite open ideals, dominant players like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are actively building controlling ecosystems and platforms—OpenAI's language of “operating system” and multi-billion-dollar acquisitions hint at winner-takes-most dynamics.> “It's hard not to feel we are witnessing aggressive maneuvers... pursuing a winner-takes-most opportunity.” (Newsletter Editorial)Discussion QuestionsHow will the shift from AI as a tool to AI as an autonomous collaborator change the nature of work and productivity across sectors?What are the implications of OpenAI entering the hardware space with design leadership from Jony Ive? Can this challenge entrenched tech giants like Apple and Google?Considering venture capital trends, how might the concentration of funding in AI affect startup diversity and innovation outside the AI sector?Are the workplace mandates for AI adoption sustainable, or do they risk damaging employee morale and creativity? How should companies balance AI integration with human factors?What are the pros and cons of pursuing an open AI ecosystem based on cooperative protocols versus the reality of platform dominance by a few major players?To what extent could OpenAI's and Google's competition reflect the longstanding tech ecosystem rivalry between integrated and modular approaches, and what does that mean for consumers?With OpenAI aggressively building an ecosystem and platform, how might regulators or policymakers respond to ensure competitive, ethical AI development?Closing SegmentThis week crystallized a pivotal inflection point—a "Great Leap Forward" in AI's maturity and reach. We've seen models like Claude Opus 4 and Google's Gemini 2.5 evolve into sophisticated, sustained collaborators capable of seamlessly integrating into human workflows and devices. At the same time, strategic moves—especially OpenAI's multi-billion-dollar hardware acquisition—signal a new battleground beyond software into hardware innovation and consumer experience design.The venture capital landscape is adapting rapidly with concentrated AI funding and evolving seed strategies spotlighting early founder support, all while workplace cultures grapple with AI-driven mandates that challenge traditional roles and morale.Beneath these shifts lies an ideological tug-of-war over AI's future architecture—whether it will be governed as an open, participatory ecosystem enabling broad innovation or solidify under winner-takes-all platforms controlled by a few giants.As hosts close this broadcast, invite listeners to ponder: Are we witnessing the dawn of truly universal AI assistants integrated into our lives, or the birth of new digital gatekeepers? And how will individuals and organizations navigate this rapid transition to stay ahead in an AI-powered future?What's clear is this: the year truly just happened, compressed within a single week, and AI stands at the stage center, shaping what comes next.Relevant Links and Sources (for producer reference)Anthropic Claude 4 & Opus 4 Coding MilestoneGoogle Gemini 2.5 Pro and AI Mode DetailsOpenAI Acquisition of Jony Ive's ioOpenAI's Leadership and Profitability FocusVenture Capital and AI Investment TrendsAI Workplace Mandates at Shopify and FiverrTim O'Reilly on Architecture of ParticipationGoogle I/O 2025 Summary and AI Product StrategyEnd of Show Notes This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thatwastheweek.com/subscribe

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Emotional Regulation: The New Discipline for a Chaotic World Emotional regulation has become an essential skill for personal growth and success, especially in today's fast-paced and often chaotic world. The ability to manage one's emotional responses, rather than attempting to control external circumstances, is crucial for effectively navigating life's challenges. Tonya Leigh explores the crucial concept of emotional regulation in today's fast-paced and divisive world. Tonya emphasizes that instead of trying to control external circumstances, our true power lies in managing our emotional responses. She begins with a personal check-in, encouraging listeners to assess their feelings on a scale from zero to ten. Despite facing significant challenges, including her father's illness and business setbacks, Tonya shares how her commitment to self-work has helped her maintain a positive outlook, rating her emotional state as a nine. The episode highlights the importance of nurturing our nervous systems and offers insights into overcoming fear of the future. Tune in for valuable strategies on how to cultivate emotional resilience and thrive in turbulent times. Talking Points: 00:44 - Self-Check: How Are You Feeling? 02:09 - Fear of the Future and Self-Image 04:45 - Understanding Self-Image and State of Being 08:42 - Subconscious Blocks and Self-Image 11:51 - External Control vs. Internal Regulation 15:01 - Self-Soothing and Mothering Yourself 18:44 - Regulation in Entrepreneurship 22:42 - New You, New Nervous System 23:14 - Join the School of Self-Image Quotes: "Regulation is the new discipline because we are living in some wild times." "If you don't decide on purpose, if you don't take ownership of that, you are going to have a very dysregulated nervous system." "A lot of us are just walking around as children in adult bodies." "When you start becoming this person for yourself, you will be amazed at what you're capable of."  "I'm going to be the one that changes. That's when miracles happen." "When you can regulate your nervous system and you don't freak out, when you have that ability to just take a pause, go in, take some breaths, calm yourself down, remind yourself, I'm safe in this moment." Useful  Resources: Click HERE to join the Membership  Click HERE for a FREE download  Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit   Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click HERE to follow our Instagram Click HERE to visit our website Click HERE to visit our Facebook group Click HERE to follow our TikTok Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel   

How do you choose the right architect for your museum?Is architecture about more than a building? Is architect selection about more than architecture? What is a design “brief”? Why are museum projects on “elephant time”? Are anonymous open design competitions a good thing? What comes after “good design is good business”?Susanna Sirefman (President, Dovetail Design Strategists) discusses “The Art of Choosing a Museum Architect” with host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio).Along the way: cello studies, Winston Churchill, and two lions named Patience and Fortitude. Talking Points:1. Design excellence is a basic human right2. Architecture is about more than a building3. Architect selection is about more than architecture4. Selecting the right architect is vital5. Ask the right questions and you'll get the right answers6. Moving beyond “Good design is good business”How to Listen:Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311  Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G  Listen at Making the Museum, the Website:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/podcast  Links to Every Podcast Service, via Transistor:https://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/ Guest Bio:Susanna Sirefman, President and Founder of Dovetail Design Strategists, draws from extensive knowledge of the latest design and building trends, providing her clients with unmatched access to both emerging and acclaimed talent in architecture. Trained as an architect at the renowned Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, England, Susanna's deep knowledge of the field informs her ability to advise on design, synthesize architectural concepts, making architecture accessible to the public.About Making the Museum:Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger. MtM is a project of C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio.Learn more about the creative work of C&G Partners:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/ Links for This Episode:Susanna on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanna-sirefman-17b8a813/ Susanna by email:info@dovetailstrategists.com Dovetail Design Strategists:https://www.dovetailstrategists.com Links for Making the Museum, the Podcast:Contact Making the Museum:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact Host Jonathan Alger, Managing Partner of C&G Partners, on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger Email Jonathan Alger:alger@cgpartnersllc.com C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/ Making the Museum, the Newsletter:Like the show? You might enjoy the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a free weekly professional development email for exhibition practitioners, museum leaders, and visitor experience professionals. (And newsletter subscribers are the first to hear about new episodes of this podcast.)Join hundreds of your peers with a one-minute read, three times a week. Invest in your career with a diverse, regular feed of planning and design insights, practical tips, and tested strategies — including thought-provoking approaches to technology, experience design, audience, budgeting, content, and project management.Subscribe to the newsletter:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/

Lewis previews the origin impacted round 12 of the NRL in depth thanks to Betr.com.au and gives his tips, thoughts and bets. He then runs through NRL news, signings and some talking points! #NRL #Fifthnlast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rishi was joined by Dave Yates, Tom Marquand & Shirley Johnson-Jolag for this week's talking Points: Mullins Royal runner / She's Perfect appeal / Win & You're In / Shergar Cup / Levy Yield / Constitution Hill / Field Sizes / Tax Rate.

#197Have you heard of a Write and Discuss or have you tried it in your classroom? If you've done it, you know how useful and beneficial it is for students and yourself as the teacher. If this is new to you, in this episode you'll hear about an incredibly useful collaborative writing activity that you can do with your students right away. No preparation needed. If this is not new to you, stick around. You'll also hear some tips and new ways that will help to make your Write and Discuss even more effective in your classroomTopics in this Episode:Write and Discuss is a guided writing activity after a shared class experience (like a story, picture talk, reading, or discussion). The teacher writes a summary or retelling of the event on the board or screen with student input.Why the Write and Discuss is so useful.How to do a Write and Discuss with specific steps.Examples of a Write and Discuss at novice and intermediate proficiency levels.Follow-up activities once you have the co-created text.Using the Write and Discuss text to teach grammar using the PACE model.Tips and what to avoid when doing a Write and Discuss.Blog post on Write and Discuss Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

6:00 HOUR: Is the Chiefs Asterisk still a talking point? Should the NFL allow players to participate in Olympic flag football?

The Sinica Network proudly presents a new podcast: China Talking Points, featuring Kaiser Kuo (host of the Sinica Podcast), Eric Olander (host of the China-Global South Podcast and China In Africa Podcast) and Andrew Polk, co-founder of Trivium China and host of its podcast. We'll be joined regularly by Lizzi Lee, Fellow on Chinese Economy at the Asia Society Policy Institute's (ASPI) Center for China Analysis. Tune in live every other week for unscripted thoughts on the major China-related news of the week.This week, we focused on the truce in the trade war that Donald Trump launched with the so-called "Liberation Day" tariffs of April 9. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with top Chinese trade negotiator He Lifeng and his team in Geneva over the weekend, and we look at what came out of those meetings and what we can expect to happen next. We also discussed the dogfight that took place between India and Pakistan last week, in which the Pakistani air force claims to have downed as many as five Indian planes, significant for China because the Pakistani planes were Chinese-made J10-C fighters. Eric, who wrote about the Chinese reaction to this and offered his take on the reasons for their success, managed to incur a lot of online Indian wrath — an occupational hazard — but presents a compelling case for why the fully integrated Chinese military systems gave Pakistan the edge.Watch us live on YouTube starting May 28th. Check out the new Sinica Network YouTube channel here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this fiery commentary, critics take aim at Democratic claims that Republican-led Medicaid cuts are cruel, exposing what they describe as misleading narratives and lack of detail. The discussion highlights alleged Medicaid abuse by illegal immigrants and fraudsters, argues for work requirements for able-bodied recipients, and warns of the economic dangers of unchecked federal spending. Featuring RFK Jr.'s testimony and Rep. Ralph Norman's insights, the segment underscores the tension between fiscal responsibility and political posturing in Washington.

Dr. A and Rick Kamla continue their 10-part deep dive into the Top 120 Fantasy Basketball performers (8-cat totals) from the 2024–25 season. In this episode, they break down players ranked #25–36, featuring key veterans, rising stars, and some major surprises.

Tonight at 7 PM Eastern, Robert Kalil welcomes Dr. Hugh Ross, renowned astrophysicist and founder of Reasons to Believe (RTB), to the Typical Skeptic Podcast. Dr. Ross holds a PhD in astronomy from the University of Toronto and did postdoctoral research at Caltech on quasars and galaxies.As one of the few scientists who publicly bridges cosmic science and Christian faith, Dr. Ross has spent decades presenting a testable creation model and tackling questions at the intersection of science, Scripture, and the supernatural. In this episode, we go deep into his investigations of UFO phenomena, demonic encounters, and the spiritual implications of extraterrestrial deception.

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren of SB Nation to discuss several Buffalo Bills and NFL topics, including a look at eight pretty significant talking points about the Buffalo Bills from last season that Patrick feels have mostly flown under the radar.Josh Allen finally won his first MVP and firmly established himself as one of the faces of the league. The Bills again fell short in their quest for a Super Bowl appearance after losing to Kansas City in the playoffs, again. Brandon Beane spent heavily on the defense and clearly let everyone know he feels about the wide receiver position. These and some others are predominant talking points that've remained as such over the past few months.But there's some things from season, both good and bad that are still tugging at Patrick a little bit that he wants to discuss with Matt. Among them is an incredible offensive line that played a huge role in Allen getting sacked just 14 times in 17 games. There's also the absolute Buffalo dominance of the AFC east, evidenced by their 24-6 record against the division over their last 30 games. Also, Dorian Williams took a major step in his second year at linebacker, to the point Patrick feels solid about him if he has to start again.Conversely, Patrick thinks offensive coordinator Joe Brady has been let off the hook a little bit despite his play calling meltdown in the AFC title game. Also, Brandon Beane's offseason defensive line additions crop was generally pretty lousy.Plus, some NFL schedule news as of this recording, media news surrounding two icons of the football broadcasting industry, audio vs video for podcasting and much more.You can follow Matt on Twitter @MattRichWarren and be sure to check out Buffalo Rumblingsfor your (really good) daily Bills content.Major props to Talking Buffalo sponsor, Sonny Red's at 1841 Abbott Road in Lackawanna, just minutes from Highmark Stadium. We consider them THE most underrated spot for wings, pizza and other great food in Western New York plus it's a great place to drink and have a great time.Special thanks to local Buffalo band,  Orange Zestfor allowing us to use their awesome single, “Old Friends” as the new official intro music for Talking Buffalo. Check out Orange Zest and be sure to support not only them, but local music!♦♦♦♦♦Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast Substack: Patrick Moran's SubstackTwitter: @PatrickMoranTBBlue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.socialInstagram: @PatrickMoranTBFacebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast 

It can be difficult to discuss sexuality with our teens. Here are some point that we want to communicate clearly to them.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/talking-points-for-biblical-sexuality/

Tom was joined by Neil Channing & Marco Botti to discuss this week's talking points: Shoemark / Hollie No.1 / Jockey's Global Challenge / 72-hour Derby Decs / Drop in foal numbers / Flutter / Race Deletion.

#196What if your students could step inside the Louvre Museum, explore Frida Kahlo's studio, or walk through the streets of ancient cities, all without leaving your classroom? In this episode, we explore the Google Arts & Culture app with French teacher and tech integration specialist Heidi Trude. From boosting cultural understanding to sparking meaningful conversations, Heidi shares creative ways to use this free tool to make language and culture come alive in your classroom.Topics in this Episode:how Heidi first discover the Google Arts & Culture app, and what made her decide it was a good fit for your classroomHeidi's favorite features of the app, and how she incorporate them into her lessonsusing Google Arts & Culture to enhance your students' understanding of art, history, and culture projects or activities using the app that have a particularly powerful impacthow tools like Google Arts & Culture are shaping the future of how we teach cultural understanding and global awareness in the classroomHeidi's Resource: Making Art Come Alive with the Google Arts and Culture AppConnect with Heidi TrudeWebsite: Tech with TrudeFacebook: Heidi.TrudeInstagram: @hlt2007X/Twitter: @htrude07Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

Unshakeable: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms In the pursuit of success, many individuals find themselves chasing external markers—such as wealth, recognition, or status—believing that these achievements will bring them happiness and fulfillment. However, as discussed in the podcast episode, true success, or "elegant success," is fundamentally about creating a life that aligns with your personal values and brings genuine satisfaction. Host Tonya Leigh explores the concept of elegant success—success that is rooted in personal values, alignment, and ease, rather than societal pressures to do more and be more. Tonya shares her reflections on the importance of creating a fulfilling life that feels good on the inside, as well as the challenges many are facing in today's uncertain world. Drawing from her personal experiences, including navigating her own emotional landscape during difficult times, she emphasizes the significance of managing one's nervous system and internal world to cultivate resilience and peace.  Tune in for insights that challenge traditional definitions of success and encourage listeners to redefine what it means to thrive. Talking Points: 00:33 - Rethinking Success 01:15 - Uncertainty and the Nervous System 03:02 - Leading Through Uncertainty 05:44 - Elegant Success: What No One Tells You 07:08 - The Messiness of Success 10:07 - Life and Business Changes 13:10 - Trusting Your Gut 16:21 - Releasing with Grace 18:05 - Feeling Lost Before Clarity 20:15 - Shedding Old Identities 23:04 - The Emptiness of Misaligned Success 25:01 - Reconnecting with Your Essence 26:05 - Navigating Back to Your North Star Quotes: "What if the real flex is creating a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside?" "Elegant success is creating the life you desire without abandoning yourself in the process." "I've encountered so much peace by just accepting that it's going to feel elegant and then it's going to feel messy again." "You cannot evolve and expect everyone to come with you." "The doubt that you may be feeling, well, it's not failure, it's just feedback." "I started to trade my truth for someone else's checklist, and I was shaping my life around approval instead of alignment." Useful  Resources: Click HERE for the Unshakable Workshop  Click HERE to join the Membership  Click HERE for a FREE download  Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit   Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click HERE to follow our Instagram Click HERE to visit our website Click HERE to visit our Facebook group Click HERE to follow our TikTok Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel   

What if every museum were more like ... a children's museum?Why is play “agnostic”? Can you design an entire museum for every generation, all at the same time? How are children's museums like (and not like) other museums? How did they get that way? Wait, could we make an entire exhibition out of nothing but cardboard boxes? What is “co-learning”? And why don't more museum people visit … other people's museums?Along the way: teaching artists, art teachers, and what we really mean by “caregiver.”Talking Points:1. Children's museums, then and now2. See the word “museum” differently3. Play is agnostic4. Designing for multiple generations5. Caregivers as co-learners6. Why professionals should visit other museumsHow to Listen:Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311  Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G  Listen at Making the Museum, the Website:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/podcast  Links to Every Podcast Service, via Transistor:https://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/ Guest Bio:Edwin Link, M.Ed., serves as the Executive Director of Children's Museum of Atlanta, where he applies his 18 years of experience in the nonprofit, arts, education, children museums, and youth development sectors.  His experience includes developing and executing national initiatives focused on serving families in under-resourced communities, building community responsive experiences that create joy and wonder, building strategic partnerships, driving revenue to support strategic objectives, and identifying and implementing change management processes for operational efficiency.About Making the Museum:Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger. MtM is a project of C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio.Learn more about the creative work of C&G Partners:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/ Links for This Episode:Edwin Link on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinlink/ The Children's Museum of Atlanta:https://childrensmuseumatlanta.org/ Links for Making the Museum, the Podcast:Contact Making the Museum:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact Host Jonathan Alger, Managing Partner of C&G Partners, on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger  Email Jonathan Alger:alger@cgpartnersllc.com  C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/ Making the Museum, the Newsletter:Like the show? You might enjoy the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a free weekly professional development email for exhibition practitioners, museum leaders, and visitor experience professionals. (And newsletter subscribers are the first to hear about new episodes of this podcast.)Join hundreds of your peers with a one-minute read, three times a week. Invest in your career with a diverse, regular feed of planning and design insights, practical tips, and tested strategies — including thought-provoking approaches to technology, experience design, audience, budgeting, content, and project management.Subscribe to the newsletter:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/

#195There are lots of misconceptions about teaching grammar. There are also opinions about whether or not there is a place for teaching grammar in a proficiency-based classroom. In this episode, Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers, authors of Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency, join me to talk about the place of grammar in a proficiency-based classroom.  And yes, there is a place for it.Topics in this Episode:Misconceptions around teaching grammar and how Catherine and Mike's book, Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency, addresses them?What it looks like to teach grammar in a way that truly supports communication and proficiency, rather than just memorization and drillsIn a proficiency-based vertical curriculum, how (or should) we incorporate grammar  Should specific grammar structures be explicitly planned for, or should they emerge more organically based on themes and student needs?Examples of an activities and strategies that effectively integrates grammar while keeping communication at the center of learningFirst steps to take when shifting toward a proficiency-based approachGet your copy of Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency.  Use the code ACTFL15OFF to get 15% off the cost of the book.Connect with Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers:Mike's Website: Diaries Of A Mad World Language TeacherCatherine's Webiste: RitzWorldLangConnect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

South East Asia comprises 10 diverse nations and nearly 700 million people spread across a vast landmass. Consequently, the numbers are often large, impactful and scaleable - and travel and tourism are no exceptions. This week, Gary and Hannah select the Top 8 statistical talking points from across the region. These cover inbound and outbound travel, ASEAN vs APAC airline seat capacity, the Hajj pilgrimage from Indonesia, human capital development in Vietnam – and electrified living everywhere. Plus, can Love Win All in Thailand? Which capital city is spending almost USD200 million on urban heritage revitalisation? And which country is surging far ahead of the pack for year-on year tourism arrivals growth? Plus, much more...

Send us a textNavigating parenting dilemmas and celebrating academic achievements while sharing real-talk about the everyday quirks of Wilson life.Talking Points:• 8 year old Winthrop "character building" as his soccer team hasn't won a single game.• 18-year-old Muffy graduated with her AA degree featuring bagpipes and lengthy speeches,• Food territorialism creates marital tension• Fun with portmanteaus• Refined Gay Jeff's excitement about Fleet WeekLet us know about your own character-building parenting moments at familiarwilsons@gmail.com.Super Familiar with The Wilsons Find us on instagram at instagram.com/superfamiliarwitthewilsonsand on YoutubeContact us! familiarwilsons@gmail.com

For the final installment of Season 2 of Beyond Talking Points, host Abby McCloskey speaks with Rick Perry, former Governor of Texas and U.S. Energy Secretary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three Moments That Almost Broke Me—and Made Me Stronger Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, and it is often during our most challenging moments that we discover our true strength. In the latest episode of the School of Self-Image, Tonya Leigh shares her personal experiences of facing adversity and how these moments ultimately shaped her into a stronger, more resilient version of herself. Tonya opens up about her own transformative life moments that felt overwhelmingly challenging. She shares her vulnerability in recording this episode, revealing the resistance she faced and the importance of showing the raw, real version of ourselves. Tonya discusses the concept of wabi-sabi, an ancient Japanese philosophy that appreciates beauty in imperfection and incompleteness, contrasting it with our perfection-obsessed culture. Join her as she explores how the toughest experiences can ultimately shape and strengthen our character. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on embracing our flaws and the growth that comes from life's challenges. Talking Points: 00:33 - The Challenge of Vulnerability 01:38 - Embracing Imperfection: The Wabi-Sabi Philosophy 02:31 - Life's Breaking Points 04:06 - Moment 1: Divorce and Single Motherhood 07:04 - Moment 2: Battling an Eating Disorder 13:17 - Moment 3: Daughter's Illness and Personal Sacrifice 22:42 - Reflections and Lessons Learned 25:19 - Encouragement for Those Struggling 26:03 - Embracing the Journey Quotes: "It wasn't breaking me. It was making me unbreakable." "It's okay to ask for help. It's okay to be supported. It's okay to not know how to do this on your own." "No matter how down you think you are, don't give up on yourself because remember, those moments, they're what's making you stronger." "I think the biggest gift that came out of this was... she appreciates and takes care of herself in such a way that I don't think she would have had this not happened." "You don't give up on the dream, but you may have to adjust your goals." "You are not falling apart. You're actually falling into yourself." "It doesn't mean that you're weak. It means that you're human." Useful  Resources: Click HERE to join the Membership  Click HERE for a FREE download  Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit   Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click HERE to follow our Instagram Click HERE to visit our website Click HERE to visit our Facebook group Click HERE to follow our TikTok Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel 

Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle For Earth (1992) For our episode of the 1992 classic Godzilla and Mothra, we discuss pre-history flood myths and wonder if words are important.  Time   01:45 History 09:30 Plot 17:25 Talking Points 32:15 Messages 37:30 Final Thoughts 39:00 Listener Feedback Contact us at: Discord https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com BlueSky Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Glenn Greenwald discusses the escalation of the extremist rhetoric employed by pro-Israel pundits and commentators, and the deliberate starvation of the civilian population in Gaza by the Israeli military. PLUS: A NYC event featuring Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Givr ends with a pro-Israel mob chasing down a lone woman, and a BBC documentary reveals the supremacist ideology behind the Israeli settler movement. ------ Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update:  Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn

#194Where do you find opportunities for exploring language and culture beyond the classroom? Have you found ways to involve your students in service learning projects? In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Chris Howell who is the co-founder of the Pulsera Project. This is an organization that supports artisans in Guatemala and Nicaragua through direct connections with schools and students in the United States. My school, Tower School in Marblehead, MA has partnered with Chris and the Pulsera Project. I have so much respect for the work that he and his organization do that I had to have him on the podcast to share all about it.Topics in this Episode:what the Pulsera Project is and what inspired Chris  to co-found the organizationhow the mission has evolved since 2009how the Pulsera Project fosters meaningful connections between U.S. students and artisanseducating students on Fair Tradesuccess stories of artisans and communities that has been positively impacted by the Pulsera Projectadvice for language teachers who want to incorporate service learning and global citizenship into their classroomsConnect with Chris Howell and the Pulsera Project:Website: pulseraproject.orgFacebook: /pulseraprojectInstagram: @pulseraprojecTikTok: @pulsera.projectX/Twitter: @pulseraprojectPinterest: pulseraproject/Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

This week on Beyond Talking Points, host Abby McCloskey talks with Pia Orrenius, a labor economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, about the effects of migration and deportations on the American economy, workforce and culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lightning Strike: A Wake-Up Call to Live Fully In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to let moments slip by unnoticed, overshadowed by distractions and the constant hum of to-do lists. However, as Tonya Leigh emphasizes in this episode, life doesn't need to be grand to feel fulfilling; it simply needs to be fully lived. The key to unlocking joy, clarity, and confidence lies in maximizing our moments. Tonya shares a deeply personal story inspired by a frightening experience during a flight from Charlotte to Boston. While 15,000 to 20,000 feet in the air, an unexpected flash of light shook the plane, sending passengers into a panic. Tonya recounts her reaction of stillness amidst chaos, highlighting the importance of maximizing moments in life. She emphasizes that life doesn't need to be bigger to feel better; rather, it requires a fuller experience. Join Tonya as she explores how to unlock more joy, clarity, and confidence in your everyday moments. Grab your tea or coffee and prepare for an enlightening discussion on living fully. Talking Points: 00:43 - Tonya's Scary Flight Experience 03:23 - Realization of Life's Value 05:09 - What Really Matters 07:16 - How We Minimize Moments 09:53 - Deep Presence and Awareness 13:23 - Focusing on Lack vs. Appreciation 18:10 - Wealth and Maximizing Resources 22:28 - Investing in Inspiration 24:46 - Living in Gratitude Quotes: "It woke me up to what really, really matters." "As long as I have my life, I have possibility." "When you are present, you'll realize you're okay in this moment without all of the mental drama."  "The practice of appreciation will change your life."  "Focusing on what you already have and maximizing it will lead to discoveries and results that will expand your life." "The best way to do that is to make here so full that you outgrow it." "You don't need more time. You just need more aliveness in the time you already have." Useful  Resources: Click HERE to join the Membership  Click HERE for a FREE download  Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit   Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click HERE to follow our Instagram Click HERE to visit our website Click HERE to visit our Facebook group Click HERE to follow our TikTok Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel   

#193Do you use task cards? How can we get the most out of them in our language classrooms? Task cards are useful tools for building engagement, supporting proficiency, and adding variety to your routines. In this episode, we're looking at 15 creative ways to use task cards. You might already have a few that you like to use, and after this episode you have lots more.Blog Post with all 15 ways to use task cards in your language classroom.Topics in this Episode:what task cards arewhat to put on task cards15 ways to use task cards in the language classroomWarm-Ups (Do Nows)Fast FinishersExit TicketStation ActivityScootDifferentiationBack to BackTraditional Board GamesQuiz GamesInteractive Bulletin BoardScavenger HuntIndividual BoardsSub ActivityBinder SheetsAssessmentsBlog Post with all 15 ways to use task cards in your language classroom.Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

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