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Dr. Shadeh Zahrai is a leadership strategist and behavioral science expert—and the author of Big Trust—focused on helping people build real confidence and take action in uncertainty.

This episode is an analysis of the two-year miracle at Indiana and parallel strategies for rapid organizational. transformation.

Eddie had another dad moment this week when he had to help his son shave for the first time!

The guys wrap up their thoughts about this game and have a fun little look back on a Laker fan favorite. Also, after a discussion about all-you-can-eat places, Raj explains soju to Anthony -- a truly momentous occasion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose.   About Andrea Butcher Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).   Connect with Andrea https://www.abundantempowerment.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaderdevelopmentcoach/   Abundant Empowerment Upcoming Events https://www.abundantempowerment.com/events      

Amid conflicting narratives about Renee Good's shooting, Christians are left asking: What should we think? In this episode we talk media literacy, moral grounding, and how to respond not with fear or division, but with clarity, compassion, and courage. Let's get into it. Connect With The Few! Follow us and join the conversation:

As parents, one of the hardest but most important conversations you'll ever have with your kids is about sex and pornography. The reality is, if you don't talk to them, the world will, and what the world teaches is far from God's truth.In this episode of the Pursue HER Podcast, host Kelley Bell shares:✅ Why parents must be the first voice when it comes to sex, purity, and pornography✅ When to start age-appropriate conversations with your children (hint: earlier than you think)✅ How to create safe, shame-free spaces for your kids to ask questions✅ The dangers of letting peers, culture, and social media shape your child's view of sex✅ Biblical truth + practical strategies to equip your kids with wisdom and courageThis is not a one-time “big talk”, it's discipleship. With Scripture, honesty, and proactive parenting, you can raise children who understand God's design for intimacy and are prepared to resist the enemy's counterfeit.

KC and his neighborhood friends help kids learn God's Word and understand how to apply it to their every day lives through Bible stories about Jesus, Bible memory verses, object lessons and so much more!  When Jesus healed ten men who had leprosy, only one man returned to say “thank you” to Jesus and when he did, Jesus made him whole.Kids learn to be thankful for the love that is expressed, not just the gift, when others give to them. 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "In everything give thanks." L25 #christiankids, #kids, #storiesforkids, #storiesofjesus, #christiancharacterforkids,  #storiesforchristiankids, #bedtimestoriesforkids, #thankful, #thankyou, #bethankful, #loveoneanother, #jesushealedthemall, #jesusisthehealer, #jesuschristmakesyouwhole, #fishbytes4kids, #ronandcarriewebb, #roncarriewebb, #jesusnmeclubhouse Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400054Artist: http://incompetech.com/Image by Freepik

Is math something humans invent—or something we discover? And why does it describe the universe so uncannily well? In this episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Peter Robinson sits down with mathematicians David Berlinski, Sergiu Klainerman, and Stephen Meyer to explore one of the deepest mysteries in science and philosophy: the reality of mathematics. From the simple certainty that 2 + 2 = 4 to the mind-bending mathematics behind black holes and quantum physics, the conversation asks why abstract numbers—created in the human mind—map so perfectly onto the physical world. Is mathematics purely logical, or does it point to a deeper structure of reality that isn't material at all? Along the way, the panel explores beauty in science, the “unreasonable effectiveness” of math, and whether the concept of materialism can really explain the world we live in. This wide-ranging discussion blends mathematics, physics, philosophy, and metaphysics into a fascinating conversation about truth, beauty, and the nature of reality itself.   Subscribe to Uncommon Knowledge at hoover.org/uk

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Robert Wilson, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, Cedar Crest CollegeIn this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by ⁠Integrity4EducationYOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch, CEO, Integrity4EducationYOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠How does Cedar Crest College treat AI as a design issue rather than a policing problem by building academic integrity into assignments & helping students understand ethical boundaries instead of just catching cheaters?How is Cedar Crest's math department using a custom LLM called Alchemy to teach students at their learning level instead of jumping straight to answers like popular AI models do & what does this mean for equity across student populations?How does a provost who's been at 1 institution for 23 years keep his fire burning by building programs from writing centers to MFA degrees to AI ready initiatives & what does he see as the future relevance question for higher education?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠We make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Become an #EdUp Premium Member today!

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Micah Johnson interviews Hugi C, a successful real estate investor who shares his journey from wanting a home to becoming a multifaceted investor. Hugi discusses the importance of mentorship, learning from mistakes, and empowering W-2 earners to invest in real estate. He emphasizes the significance of mindset and personal development in navigating the challenges of the real estate market. The conversation also touches on the evolving nature of the American dream and the various avenues within real estate investment.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Send us a textJanuary is the time when motivation drops and many people start thinking they already failed their New Year's goals.In this solo episode, I talk about why most January goals don't stick and why it usually has nothing to do with discipline or willpower.I share my own experience of moving from December's noise into January's quiet, and why that shift often makes people feel stuck, tired, or frustrated. Most goals fail because they're simply too big, too vague, and too strict to work in real life.I also use alcohol as a real example, because it shows this pattern better than almost anything else. I explain how alcohol affects sleep and recovery, why all-or-nothing thinking makes progress harder, and why extreme rules often backfire.Instead of asking “Should I quit alcohol?”, I suggest asking better questions:Why do I drink? What role does it play in my life right now? And what would a smaller, more realistic change look like?This episode is not about Dry January or being perfect.It's about lowering pressure, shrinking your goals, and focusing on consistency instead of intensity.If January feels harder than you expected, this episode will help you reset your goals and keep going without burning out.

My dad used to call it being a sissy pup.Not willing to get dirty.Sugarcoating the world instead of feeling it.Animals get eaten alive. People get shot. Nature is brutal. But spring happens, blossoms smell amazing, you get new puppies. That's the duality—simultaneously beautiful and terribly brutal. True expansion comes from feeling the depths, not numbing them. You can't pour from an empty cup, so you need to be selfish to a paradoxical degree. Make sure you're charged. Try this: walk for 5 minutes, write how you feel. Then watch the news for 5 minutes, write how you feel. Notice the difference.When you carry light into darkness, the dark becomes light. Failure is a propelling force. Even when you're bloody, sweaty, smelly, broke—you still got it. The snake sheds its skin. You go through the mud, clean off, go through again. It changes you. And here's the paradox: you have to be willing to live without your desires to know what you actually care about.This episode reveals why sugarcoating prevents expansion, how to neutralize your perspective to see power in failure, and the intricate complexity that's both brutal and magnificent. Life is hard. Feel it. Listen if you're ready to stop being a sissy pup and start getting dirty.New episodes out every Monday and Thursday at 10 AM Eastern Time Get The Book - https://go.justinegliskis.com/The Greek God Physique Strategy Session - https://calendly.com/egliskiscapital/greek-god-physique-strategy-callJoin 497+ https://signup.justinegliskis.com/Email egliskis@pm.me to get in contact with meDiscover a podcast designed for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, offering insights on stress management, health and wellness, and overcoming imposter syndrome, while emphasizing work-life balance, energy alignment, and inner peace; explore topics like burnout recovery, business automation, scaling a business, business growth strategies, client management, mental resilience, overcoming anxiety, and achieving clearer thinking for sustainable success, using the blade of awareness, solving emotional dysfunction and unveiling the trickster within. Experience transformative solitude for entrepreneurs who seek to overcome loneliness while embracing spiritual isolation as a pathway to energy alignment and emotional clarity; learn to thrive alone and awaken in solitude through purposeful mental reset practices that cultivate an abundance mindset and build emotional resilience rooted in inner peace and deep self-inquiry, enabling mindful business growth through productivity that flows from peace rather than pressure, offering essential burnout recovery and healing alone strategies with specialized alignment coaching focused on deep listening skills that unlock success in silence and develop a resilient entrepreneur mindset capable of sustainable achievement.

A commuter service for older and disabled Vermonters may see some service changes, Montpelier residents will choose a new mayor in March and a Vermont stone carver works to keep the tradition alive through mentorship.

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Dalio, CEO & Co-Founder of Endless, whose work sets the standard for using game creation as a serious learning tool. Matt breaks down how building games sharpens strategy, teamwork, feedback loops, and storytelling; and why these skills translate directly to the real world. Drawing from years at the intersection of gaming and education, he shows how players can become creators who actively shape technology rather than just consume it.Learn more about usJoin the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.

In this episode of The Armor Men's Health Show, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee sit down with their brilliant friend and renowned neurosurgeon, Dr. Ram Vasudevan! Ever stopped to think about just how extraordinary, intricate, and downright amazing your spine really is—and how it affects everything you do?

Dive into the prophetic words of Jesus as He reveals the profound and awe-inspiring events that will signal the end of the age and the return of the Son of Man.In this episode, Jesus provides His disciples with a detailed description of the signs and events that will precede the end times and His return. He emphasizes the importance of being vigilant, standing firm in faith, and recognizing the true signs of His coming amidst the trials and deceptions of the last days.Today's Bible verse is Matthew 24:36, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edward Luce is the Financial Times's chief US commentator and columnist. He is the author of three acclaimed books: The Retreat of Western Liberalism (2017), Time to Start Thinking: America in the Age of Descent (2012), and In Spite of the Gods: The Strange Rise of Modern India (2007). He appears regularly on CNN, NPR, MSNBC's Morning Joe, and the BBC.  Get a copy of his brilliant book Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island.

Sponsored By: → Timeline | Don't let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 35% off your one month subscription of Mitopure Gummies at https://timeline.com/drg35 → Santa Barbara Chocolate | Try CocoaDynamics™ High-Flavanol Cocoa Powder at https://santabarbarachocolate.com and enjoy 20% off with code DRG20 →  RHO Nutrition | Try Rho Nutrition today and experience the difference of Liposomal Technology. Use code DRG for 20% OFF everything at https://rhonutrition.com/discount/DRG →  Graza | Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DRG and use promo code DRG today for 10% off your first order!  Episode Description What if the person you're most attracted to is actually the worst person for you—not because they're bad, but because that intense chemistry means they mirror your deepest childhood wounds? Vanessa Bennett, depth therapist and author of The Motherhood Myth, has worked with thousands of couples and seen the same pattern destroy relationships over and over: we use relationships to hide from ourselves when the whole point is that they're meant to mirror us back to who we really are. This isn't surface-level relationship advice. This is the psychology of the soul—the unconscious patterns, attachment wounds, and generational programming that keep us stuck in cycles we can't seem to break. Vanessa explains why expecting your partner to heal you is the most common mistake in relationships, how "chemistry" often just means "familiar dysfunction," and the critical difference between setting boundaries and building walls. She also reveals why little boys are actually more emotional than little girls (research proves it)—and how society shames that out of them until they can only access feelings through anger, addiction, or their partners. Discover: • The "choose me" wound—why women are conditioned to place their worth in being chosen, and how this creates self-abandonment in relationships • Why you keep attracting the same type—the symptom is serving a purpose, and until you understand what that purpose is, the pattern won't change • The pendulum swing trap—how "doing the work" on boundaries often swings from no boundaries to walls and ultimatums • The potential fallacy—why staying in a relationship with who someone could be instead of who they are prevents both of you from growing • Codependency as a societal issue—it's not just the wives of alcoholics; it's what we've all been taught love looks like • The repair that changes everything—how to fight in front of your kids without traumatizing them (hint: the rupture isn't the problem, the missing repair is) • Why men "siphon" emotions through their partners—and how this dynamic explodes when children enter the picture • The self-abandonment pattern—how learning to distrust your own body as a child creates adults who can't recognize their own truth Here's the uncomfortable reality: your partner isn't meant to complete you, heal you, or make you feel enough. They're meant to activate the wounds you came here to heal—so you can finally do the work. Find Vanessa Bennett: Website - https://www.vanessabennett.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanessasbennett My one stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:43 - Rapid fire 4:48 - What is depth psychology and the psychology of the soul 12:35 - Why expecting someone to heal you destroys relationships 21:35 - Why women stay with who someone could be 28:08 - Society taught us codependency 38:55 - Why boys are actually more emotional than girls (and what society does to them) 47:26 - The one thing parents must do 56:36 - How to argue in front of your kids without traumatizing them

Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. Do you view how you treat your body as a spiritual practice? Justin Earley will talk about how our habits impact both our physical and spiritual bodies. Learn how to improve your health and deepen your relationship with God when you join us for Equipped. Featured resource:The Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel Earley January thank you gift:Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

As part of my New Year's goal to read more classic literature, I've been listening to Black Beauty by Anna Sewell—and I was surprised by how much this 19th-century horse story teaches us about 21st-century parenting. Learn more at www.PianoParentPodcast.com/373

16th shiur - R' Nachman Fried Likutei Moharan Torah 7 TinyanaSubscribe to our WhatsApp status for exclusive updates, short clips and more. We are also available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.Download our english and hebrew pamphlets here

There is a free, billion-dollar persuasion laboratory running 24/7 that most influencers completely ignore - and it's teaching the truth about human nature. Top persuaders don't guess what works; they study what already moves millions of people every day. That laboratory is your spam folder. Once you understand the brutal psychological triggers spam exploits - and how to adapt them ethically - you will never struggle to get attention, build desire, or close deals again. This is how you influence, negotiate, and sell at the highest level. Spam exposes the raw buttons of human nature—greed, fear, curiosity, trust—and when you adapt those triggers ethically, you stop begging for attention and start commanding it. www.maximizeyourinfluence.com

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes mentions of abortion and some strong language. If you're starting this year feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life has been happening to you rather than with you, this episode will feel like a reset button. Francesca Amber, host of the UK's biggest self-development book club and author of Manifest Like a Mother, joins Zoe to share the real, lived experience behind manifesting as a mum. Not the polished Instagram version, but the version built in lockdown, with twins, a four-year-old, no childcare, no income, and sheer survival mode. This is manifesting in real life, messy life, where the tools have to work in chaos, not in perfect conditions. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why manifesting looks different for mothers—and why traditional advice often fails us How to set meaningful goals by working with the season of life you're in How to overcome limiting beliefs using Francesca's “courtroom method” Practical ways to weave self-worth, energy, and manifestation into the realities of motherhood You don't need perfect routines to create change—just small, consistent actions that fit real family life. Your challenges can become your fuel, your self-worth can grow through everyday habits, and you're always allowed to choose a new, aligned chapter. Let this conversation be your starting point. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you're becoming now and  download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: Manifesting your best self in motherhood with Roxi Nafousi Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe's Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations' This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women's supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The British band Public Service Broadcasting describes their work as "Teaching the lessons of the past through the music of the future", (Bandcamp). Their songs are often built on sampled speech, layers of melodies, and propulsive grooves. Public Service Broadcasting plays music from their latest project, The Last Flight, based on the enduring story of Amelia Earhart, (plus an older banger from their album sampling the space race), in-studio.Set list: 1. Electra 2. Arabian Flight 3. Go!

This episode feels like one of those late-season sits where you're not just watching the woods—you're taking inventory of yourself. John and I talk about rolling into 2026, how fast time keeps moving, and what it means to stay sharp when life, injuries, and expectations start stacking up. We get into the reality of hunting seasons that don't always go as planned, a knee injury that forced John to slow down and rethink how he moves, and how recovery, discipline, and mental reps matter just as much as physical ones. We also dig into the pressure that comes with the outdoor industry, walking away from familiar paths, and having the guts to choose work that actually lines up with who you are. This one's about paying attention—to your body, your goals, and the direction you're headed—before the next season ever starts. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 474 The turn of a new year often feels familiar, forcing honest reflection on where growth actually happened. Hunting seasons—and bodies—don't follow plans, making adaptability and patience essential. Injuries and setbacks can become teachers when mindfulness and recovery take priority. Mental reps, scouting, and preparation matter just as much as physical execution. Managing expectations is key to keeping hunting fun instead of turning it into pressure. Stepping away—whether from a season, a sport, or an industry—can restore clarity and passion. Real fulfillment comes from doing work and pursuits you'd still choose without an audience. Link in Bio:  SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Check out Tactacam Reveal cell cameras — Save 15% on Hawke Optics code TFTS15  —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Check out Spartan Forge to map your hunt  —Save on Lathrop And Sons non-typical insoles code TRUTH10 —Check out Faceoff E-Bikes —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura At the start of the year, everyone talks about goals. I am sharing the one goal that actually builds confidence.In this episode, I talk about why starting strong is not the hard part and why learning how to keep going matters more. I share why quitting does not mean you failed, how follow through is a skill you can practice, and why restarting without shame helps build real confidence.If you have ever felt like you are bad at goals, this episode is for you.Press play for a simple mindset shift to help you keep going this year.✨ THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT is here! ✨ The Confidence Project is an amazing resource to help girls feel stronger, braver, and more confident every day.

In this introduction to the book of Revelation, Pastor Luke Herche looks at various passages (Revelation 1:1–2, 10–12, 19; 5:1–2, 6; 6:9; 7:1; 9:17–19; 10:1; 13:1; 16:13; 17:3, 12; 19:11; 20:11; 21:1–2; 22:8–9) and shows us that Revelation is a picture book. Listen as Pastor Luke explains, addressing four questions: What does that mean? Why is it important? How do we understand it? And what does it show us? Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, January 4, 2026. ------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions: As we begin this journey through the final book of the Bible, what vivid image from the book (whether mentioned in the sermon or not) stirs your imagination or curiosity the most and why? The sermon suggests that Revelation is less like a puzzle to be solved and more like a picture book intended to show us spiritual realities. How does that shift in perspective change the way you feel about opening this book? If this book truly “pulls back the curtain” on the inner workings of our world, what is one area of life where you are longing to see things as they really are from God's perspective? In what ways have you become so consumed with cultural pleasures or social ills (things we can see with our eyes) that you've lost sight of God's sovereign grace at work in the world? Since things are often not what they appear in this age, what is one practical way you can proceed with humility and trust God's “corrective lenses” rather than your own self-confidence this week? ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Mitch Light of The Athletic joins Braden Gall to make sense of an unprecedented Final Four in college football. What do Indiana, Ole Miss, Miami and Oregon teach us about the future of College Football? What are we learning about the new playoff, new rules and new version of College Football? What did we learn from the quarterfinals and what do we expect to see in the semis?

Does the Bible teach that Jesus is God? Were Jesus' followers "adoptionists"? Are we wrong about the Trinity? In this response podcast, I compare the claims of this creator with Scripture. How to know for sure that you're going to Heaven:  https://youtu.be/sH59j8qfJAI

In this video I read an article written from Anthony Westgate from his SUbstack discussing the very interesting relationship between the Reformation and Jewish Kabbalah. Check it out and let me know what you think. God Bless

What does brain science really teach us about LinkedIn marketing for B2B marketers?In this episode of Social Media for B2B Growth, LinkedIn expert Michelle J Raymond is joined by marketing behavioural science specialist Nancy Harhut to break down how emotion, relevance, repetition, and buyer psychology shape decision-making on LinkedIn.You'll learn why B2B buyers are never purely rational, why niche LinkedIn content outperforms broad thought leadership, and how to create LinkedIn marketing that drives trust, engagement, and sales — without sounding salesy.If you're a B2B marketer using LinkedIn as a growth channel, this episode will change how you plan, write, and prioritise your LinkedIn content.Key moments in this episode - 00:00 LinkedIn Marketing Myths in B2B02:50 Emotion and Decision-Making in LinkedIn Marketing05:45 Fear, FOMO, and Loss Aversion on LinkedIn08:20 Repetition and Trust in LinkedIn Marketing11:35 LinkedIn's Shift from Reach to Relevance14:50 Niche LinkedIn Marketing for B2B Growth18:15 Reducing Friction in LinkedIn Marketing Content22:25 Why Your Product Shouldn't Be the Hero on LinkedIn25:45 One LinkedIn Marketing Change B2B Marketers Should Make29:10 The Future of LinkedIn Marketing for B2B BrandsCONNECT WITH MICHELLE J RAYMONDMichelle J Raymond on LinkedInBook a free intro callhttps://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/B2B Growth Co newsletterToday's episode is sponsored by Metricool. Make sure to register for a FREE Metricool account today. Use Code MICHELLE30 to try any Premium Plan FREE for 30 days. https://metricool.com/michellejraymond/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=20251216_michelle-raymond_dec-premium_en&utm_content=audio&utm_term=q3

In today's episode, I want to take you with me to Japan. I went during a time of sadness, to be with family, and what I received there were lessons I didn't even know I needed. This conversation is about seven quiet teachings Japan offers us as we move into 2026. We talk about why January doesn't need reinvention, why acceptance is one of the most powerful tools we have, and how small, cumulative practices can support real wellness. We explore wabi sabi, the wisdom of elders, ancient traditions, nervous system care, and what it truly means to go inward without disappearing. If you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, or pressured to have it all figured out, this episode is for you. My hope is that you listen slowly, take what resonates, and leave the rest. Thank you for being here with me. Let's begin x Candice

In this episode, I'm talking about the part of training that no spreadsheet can prepare you for — the blank space between the lines of your plan where uncertainty, second guessing, and mental load tend to creep in.We'll dig into:why having a solid training plan is only the starting pointwhat actually causes runners to keep searching for a “better” planwhy effort alone doesn't resolve the discomfort that shows up in longer-distance trainingand how the human interacting with the plan matters more than the plan itselfIf you've ever felt like you were doing everything right but still weren't sure how to coach yourself through the gray areas, this episode will help you see why, without pretending there's a one-size-fits-all fix.Because ultra running isn't just about execution.It's about learning how to think, decide, and adapt when things don't go exactly as planned.

1 Peter 1:17-19January 4, 2026Pastor Nick Shaffer

As we kick off 21 Days of Prayer, learn why making space for scripture is the most impactful resolution you can make this year.Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks.Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at contact@kingofkings.org. Thanks for listening!

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NEWS WEAKLY 194 – Media Ethics, Paper Wars, and a Currency in Freefall03 January 2026TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK• A terror hero meets Australian media ethics• Humanitarian aid fails an ideological compliance test• Iran's economy collapses again• Australia's regulator regulates itselfQUOTE OF THE WEEK“You don't pay for interviews. Not in cash. Not in gifts. Definitely not in hotel suites.”SUPPORT THE SHOWNews Weakly is listener-supported and ad-light by choice.If you'd like to support the show and keep it independent, you can join the Patreon at:http://patreon.com/samishahSami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music ‘Historic Anticipation' by Paul Mottram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I have a former Intuitive Eating coaching client on the podcast. Maddie is now a dear friend and has such a heart to give God glory in all she does. In this episode, you'll hear her share how God used this podcast to build her faith up for believing for healing in her own body. We both pray this episode draws you closer to the Father and gets you excited to dig into scripture yourself to see how the Bible talks about receiving healing.Scriptures mentioned: Mark 5:27-29 + 33-3427 When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, 28 because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” 29 Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body that she was freed from her suffering.33 Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and, trembling with fear, told him the whole truth. 34 He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”Past episode mentioned:Why I'm Certain Based on Scripture that God Wants Everyone HealthyMark 11 Teaches us How to Find Relief From Pain in Our BodiesLearn to Speak to Nausea, Period Cramps or Any Sickness or Injury Like Jesus WouldHow Jesus Healed Me of Dairy, Gluten, Citrus & Peanut IntolerancesWhat Blind Bartimaeus and I Both Did for Healing (I got my singing voice back after almost a year of not being able to sing)Connect with Nyla:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's second podcast, On the Job with God Christian Business Podcast

In today's episode, I want to talk about something I see all the time with the women I coach — and it's one of the most misunderstood experiences around food.You notice that you're always hungry…Or you notice that no matter how much you eat, you never truly feel full or satisfied.At first, those sound like the same problem.But biologically, hormonally, and emotionally — they are very different.And when we can learn to tell the difference, we finally gain access to the tools that actually help us heal.Always Hungry vs. Never Satiated— Why This MattersI want you to tune into this distinction with curiosity, not judgment:Always feeling hungry is driven by your hunger hormone, ghrelinNever feeling satisfied is driven by your satiety hormone, leptinWhen these hormones are out of balance, it can feel like:You just ate, but you're still craving foodYou're physically full, yet you can't stop eatingFood occupies your thoughts constantlyYou feel disconnected from your body's signalsNothing is wrong with you.This is your nervous system and hormones communicating.Why Knowing What to Do Isn't the ProblemYou already know what to eat.You already know what you should be doing.The problem isn't information.The problem is that most eating behaviors are governed by the unconscious mind, not the conscious one.When stress, emotion, or overwhelm shows up, your conscious mind goes offline — and your unconscious mind runs the patterns it has learned. I call this the loop.That's why:Diets work temporarilyWillpower fails under stressYou feel like you're “on” or “off” the wagonThis isn't a motivation issue.It's a nervous system issue.Cortisol: The Hormone That Drives the CycleAt the center of this conversation is cortisol — your primary stress hormone.When cortisol is high:Sugar cravings increaseInsulin stays elevatedFat storage is prioritizedSleep becomes disruptedHunger and satiety signals become confusedWhen your body doesn't feel safe, it will always choose survival over satisfaction.And dieting — restriction, tracking, constant vigilance — raises cortisol.Ghrelin, Leptin & Why You Can't “Just Stop Eating”Ghrelin signals hunger when your stomach is empty.Leptin signals fullness from your fat cells.In a regulated system, they work in opposition.But under chronic stress, restriction, lack of sleep, or emotional overwhelm:Ghrelin stays elevatedLeptin signals stop being receivedYou develop leptin resistanceThis is why you can feel painfully full — and still keep eating.That's not lack of control.That's biology.Why Dieting Has Never Fixed the ProblemDieting focuses on the symptom — weight — instead of the cause.When you diet:Cortisol risesMetabolism slowsMuscle mass is lostHunger hormones increaseBinge-restrict cycles intensifyYour body only releases fat when it feels safe — not when it feels threatened.Fat loss is a side effect of regulation, not restriction.The Path Forward: Safety, Not ControlHealing begins when you:Stop outsourcing your wisdom to the scaleLearn to regulate your nervous systemAddress emotional triggers instead of suppressing themRebuild trust with your bodyThis is the work we do inside Make Peace With Food.And it's why this approach is different from everything you've tried before.You are not broken.Your body is communicating.And healing is possible.Listen to more episodes at makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube.Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, Podcast, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!Join my Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com Work with me: www.sherryshaban.com/transform Go deeper: www.makepeacewithfood.com Share your biggest takeaway and tag me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn

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What if the small habits you practice every day are shaping your faith and health more than the big moments ever could?In this thought-provoking episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Justin Whitmel Earley to talk about how intentional habits and spiritual rhythms can lead to healing, clarity, and deeper connection with Jesus in the midst of a distracted world. Justin shares about recognizing what our bodies are telling us, the power of small habit shifts, and how spiritual disciplines shape not only our faith—but our mental and emotional health. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by busyness, longing for healthier rhythms, or craving a more grounded spiritual life, this episode will remind you that meaningful transformation often begins with simple, faithful practices.Meet Justin Whitmel EarleyJustin is a lawyer, author, speaker, and dad of four boys based in Richmond, Virginia. He is the author of The Common Rule, Habits of the Household, and Made for People, books that explore spiritual formation, family rhythms, and the deep human need for connection. Justin is passionate about helping people build grace-filled habits that anchor their lives in Jesus, even amid chaos and digital overwhelm. His story is a powerful example of how ordinary practices can form extraordinary faith.In This Episode, You'll LearnWhy your habits play a critical role in your spiritual, mental, and physical healthHow to listen to what your body is telling you instead of pushing through exhaustionThe transformative power of small, sustainable habit shiftsHow spiritual disciplines can positively impact mental health and emotional resilienceWhy healing and formation often begin with simple daily rhythmsHow This Episode Will Encourage YouIf you've ever felt stretched thin, spiritually dry, or overwhelmed by the noise of daily life, this episode will offer practical hope and a gentle invitation to slow down. You'll be reminded that God meets you in the small, faithful rhythms of everyday life—and that healing doesn't require perfection, just intentional presence with Jesus.Connect with Justin - Website | Instagram | The Common RuleConnect with Willow - Website | Instagram | FacebookPre-Order Willow's New Book! Collide: Running into Healing When Life Hands You HurtFollow and Support Collide

Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions The Princess and the Pea: A Tale of Sensitivity and NeurodivergenceExplore the timeless fairytale of 'The Princess and the Pea' through the lens of modern science and neurodivergence. This video reinterprets the story as an early description of heightened sensitivity, similar to conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic pain, ADHD, and autism. Learn about nociplastic pain and how it parallels the experience of those with hypersensitive nervous systems. Discover the importance of empathy and validation in addressing chronic pain and neurodivergence, and join the conversation by subscribing to the Conquering Your Fibromyalgia podcast for more insightful stories.Watch on Youtube Here00:00 The Prince's Quest for a Real Princess00:20 The Princess and the Pea Test00:56 A Deeper Meaning: Sensitivity and Neurodivergence01:20 Understanding Nociplastic Pain01:54 The Struggles of Hypersensitivity02:16 Sensory Processing in Autism02:59 The Princess's Restless Night03:35 Lessons in Compassion and Validation04:42 Honoring Sensitivity with Empathy and Science04:47 Subscribe for More Insights Support the showWhen I started this podcast and YouTube Channel—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That's why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope. If you've been told fibromyalgia “isn't real” or that it's “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you'll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 29+ years as an MD. Please remember to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and care. This content doesn't replace per...

Send us a textReal estate success isn't built on trends or predictions—it's built on judgment, discipline, and relationships that compound over time. In this episode of Real EstateAF (And Finance), we sit down with Kimberly Howell, San Antonio native, veteran real estate broker, relocation expert, and long-time industry leader, to break down what 40+ years in real estate reveals about the next market cycle.Kimberly shares her journey from construction sites and research environments to founding and scaling her own brokerage—and why, after more than two decades of independence, she chose to return to Keller Williams Legacy as an owner. The lesson is clear: relationships outperform rates, and trust—earned through consistency and transparency—outlasts every market headline.We dive into hard-earned lessons from the 2008 housing crash, including a holiday-weekend closing that never funded after a lender vanished. It's a reminder that deals aren't done until the wire clears—and that fear-driven media narratives often lack the context professionals must provide. Kimberly also unpacks the growing complexity of estate sales, family dynamics, and the quiet counseling work experienced agents do behind the scenes while navigating grief, conflict, and financial stress.Instead of generic market commentary, this conversation focuses on precision education: addressing the exact fear a buyer or seller brings—interest rates, appraisals, job security, timelines—rather than reacting to noise. We also explore high-stakes corporate and professional sports relocations, and what true white-glove service looks like when privacy, speed, and trust are non-negotiable.Looking ahead to 2025–2026, Kimberly outlines a practical roadmap for agents and consumers alike: return to fundamentals, use technology as leverage (not a hiding place), prioritize conversations over content, set realistic showing windows, price honestly, and communicate clearly about condition and expectations. On timing, the guidance is grounded—buy the right home when it fits, improve the rate later if possible, but never force a bad decision to chase a market headline.For long-term wealth, the conclusion is firm: real estate remains one of the most accessible and durable wealth-building tools available—when approached with patience, education, and integrity.If you value substance over sizzle and want real insight into real estate market cycles, hit play.Subscribe for more real conversations about real estate, finance, and the decisions that shape long-term success.00:00 – Why “Getting Better Every Day” Still Wins in Real Estate02:15 – Kimberly Howell's Path into Real Estate (Before the Internet Era)06:40 – Building a Brokerage & Choosing Independence11:10 – Why Kimberly Returned to Keller Williams Legacy15:20 – The 2008 Crash: Lessons You Only Learn the Hard Way20:05 – When Closings Don't Fund (And What Agents Miss)Support the showKey Factors Podcast is Powered by LoanBot.com Host: Mark Jones | Sr. Loan Officer | NMLS# 513437 If you would like to work with Mark on your next home purchase or as a partner visit iThink Mortgage.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREAre you looking for some insights on how to create a healthy firm culture? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson interviews law firm co-founder, Travis Howard about his journey from corporate life to building a firm with a strong, authentic culture rooted in shared values, transparency, and conscious leadership. They discuss practical strategies for defining and sustaining company culture, managing ego, and fostering emotional intelligence. As a law firm owner who can control the culture of that firm, it is important for the culture to mimic that of the owners. It is important to take shared experiences of the owners and use those to design the foundations of the culture from that. You don't want to create a culture that simply mimics that of another because you feel that is what your workers want. Using it as inspiration, you understand your own values and that of your staff and create something dynamic.Travis shares some practices that enable growth for a firm. One practice is to be honest with each other about what the core principles are for the firm and follow them. For Travis, his firm still does formal reviews, which began at the start of the firm, to talk about things staff are displeased with and things they can do better. This really builds trust for staff and allows for open dialogue.Listen in to learn more!• 4:19 Building Law Firm Culture• 8:08 Avoiding Toxic Culture• 17:30 Unique Cultural Practices• 31:27 Culture's Role in Reputation and Trust • 35:21 Practices That Enable Growth• 44:51 Introspective and Conscious LeadershipConnect with Travis:Website LinkedIn Tune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here.  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This is episode 804. Read the complete transcript on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website here. This is a special episode of the "Office Hours - Sales Professors Unplugged Podcast." The show feature interviews with sales professors at universities with a sales excellence programs. Many of the universities are members of the University Sales Center Alliance. Watch the interview on YouTube here. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Today's show is a special "Office Hours - Sales Professors Unplugged" episode featuring Adam Rapp, Academic Director of the Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre at Ohio University and Vice President of Research Integration at Tyson Group. Find Adam on LinkedIn. ADAM'S TIP: "Sales talent isn't born. It's built through deliberate development, coaching, and repetition."

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Imagine for a second that Eckhart Tolle wasn't a spiritual teacher, but a deep cover operative with a gun to his head. And just for a second, pretend that Tolle’s Power of Now wasn't a way to find peace, but a survival mechanism used to slow down time when your reality is collapsing. And your memory has been utterly destroyed by forces beyond your control. Until a good friend helps you rebuild it from the ground up. These are the exact feelings and sense of positive transformation I tried to capture in a project I believe is critical for future autodidacts, polymaths and traditional learners: Vitamin X, a novel in which the world’s only blind memory champion helps a detective use memory techniques and eventually achieve enlightenment. It’s also a story about accomplishing big goals, even in a fast-paced and incredibly challenging world. In the Magnetic Memory Method community at large, we talk a lot about the habits of geniuses like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. We obsess over their reading lists and their daily routines because we want that same level of clarity and intellectual power. But there's a trap in studying genius that too many people fall into: Passivity. And helping people escape passive learning is one of several reasons I’ve studied the science behind a variety of fictional learning projects where stories have been tested as agents of change. Ready to learn more about Vitamin X and the various scientific findings I’ve uncovered in order to better help you learn? Let’s dive in! Defeating the Many Traps of Passive Learning We can read about how Lincoln sharpened his axe for hours before trying to cut down a single tree. And that's great. But something's still not quite right. To this day, tons of people nod their heads at that famous old story about Lincoln. Yet, they still never sharpen their own axes, let alone swing them. Likewise, people email me every day regarding something I've taught about focus, concentration or a particular mnemonic device. They know the techniques work, including under extreme pressure. But their minds still fracture the instant they're faced with distraction. As a result, they never wind up getting the memory improvement results I know they can achieve. So, as happy as I am with all the help my books like The Victorious Mind and SMARTER have helped create in this world, I’m fairly confident that those titles will be my final memory improvement textbooks. Instead, I am now focused on creating what you might call learning simulations. Enter Vitamin X, the Memory Detective Series & Teaching Through Immersion Because here's the thing: If I really want to teach you how to become a polymath, I can't just carry on producing yet another list of tips. I have to drop you into scenarios where you actually feel what it's like to use memory techniques. That's why I started the Memory Detective initiative. It began with a novel called Flyboy. It’s been well-received and now part two is out. And it’s as close to Eckhart Tolle meeting a Spy Thriller on LSD as I could possibly make it. Why? To teach through immersion. Except, it's not really about LSD. No, the second Memory Detective novel centers around a substance called Vitamin X. On the surface, it's a thriller about a detective named David Williams going deep undercover. In actuality, it's a cognitive training protocol disguised as a novel. But one built on a body of research that shows stories can change what people remember, believe, and do. And that's both the opportunity and the danger. To give you the memory science and learning research in one sentence: Stories are a delivery system. We see this delivery system at work in the massive success of Olly Richards’ StoryLearning books for language learners. Richards built his empire on the same mechanism Pimsleur utilized to great effect long before their famous audio recordings became the industry standard: using narrative to make raw data stick. However, a quick distinction is necessary. In the memory world, we often talk about the Story Method. This approach involves linking disparate pieces of information together in a chain using a simple narrative vignette (e.g., a giant cat eating a toaster to remember a grocery list). That is a powerful mnemonic tool, and you will see Detective Williams use short vignettes in the Memory Detective series. But Vitamin X is what I call ‘Magnetic Fiction.’ It's not a vignette. It's a macro-narrative designed to carry the weight of many memory techniques itself. It simulates the pressure required to forge the skill, showing you how and why to use the story method within a larger, immersive context. So with that in mind, let's unpack the topic of fiction and teaching a bit further. That way, you'll know more of what I have in mind for my readers. And perhaps you'll become interested in some memory science experiments I plan to run in the near future. Illustration of “Cafe Mnemonic,” a fun memory training location the Memory Detective David Williams wants to establish once he has enough funds. Fiction as a Teaching Technology: What the Research Says This intersection of story and memory isn't new territory for me. Long before I gave my popular TEDx Talk on memory or helped thousands of people through the Magnetic Memory Method Masterclass, live workshops and my books, I served as a Mercator award-winning Film Studies professor. In this role, I often analyzed and published material regarding how narratives shape our cognition. Actually, my research into the persuasion of memory goes back to my scholarly contribution to the anthology The Theme of Cultural Adaptation in American History, Literature and Film. In my chapter, “Cryptomnesia or Cryptomancy? Subconscious Adaptations of 9/11,” I examined specifically how cultural narratives influence memory formation, forgetting, and the subconscious acceptance of information. That academic background drives the thinking and the learning protocols baked into Vitamin X. As does the work of researchers who have studied narrative influence for decades. Throughout their scientific findings, one idea keeps reappearing in different forms: When a story pulls you in, you experience some kind of “transportation.” It can be that you find yourself deeply immersed in the life of a character. Or you find your palms sweating as your brain tricks you into believing you're undergoing some kind of existential threat. When such experiences happen, you stop processing information like you would an argument through critical thinking. Instead, you start processing the information in the story almost as if they were really happening. As a result, these kinds of transportation can change beliefs and intentions, sometimes without the reader noticing the change happening. That's why fiction has been used for: teaching therapy religion civic formation advertising propaganda Even many national anthems contain stories that create change, something I experienced recently when I became an Australian citizen. As I was telling John Michael Greer during our latest podcast recording, I impulsively took both the atheist and the religious oath and sang the anthem at the ceremony. All of these pieces contain stories and those stories changed how I think, feel and process the world. Another way of looking at story is summed up in this simple statement: All stories have the same basic mechanism. But many stories have wildly different ethics. My ethics: Teach memory improvement methods robustly. Protect the tradition. And help people think for themselves using the best available critical thinking tools. And story is one of them. 6 Key Research Insights on Educational Fiction Now, when it comes to the research that shows just how powerful story is, we can break it down into buckets. Some of the main categories of research on fiction for pedagogy include: 1) Narrative transportation and persuasion As these researchers explain in The Role of Transportation in the Persuasiveness of Public Narratives, transportation describes how absorbed a reader becomes in a story. Psychologists use transportation models to show how story immersion drives belief change. It works because vivid imagery paired with emotion and focused attention make story-consistent ideas easier to accept. This study of how narratives were used in helping people improve their health support the basic point: Narratives produce average shifts in attitudes, beliefs, intentions, and sometimes behavior. Of course, the exact effects vary by topic and the design of the scientific study in question. But the point remains that fiction doesn't merely entertain. It can also train and persuade. 2) Entertainment-Education (EE) EE involves deliberately embedding education into popular media, often with pro-social aims. In another health-based study, researchers found that EE can influence knowledge, attitudes, intentions, behavior, and self-efficacy. Researchers in Brazil have also used large-scale observational work on soap operas and social outcomes (like fertility). As this study demonstrates, mass narrative exposure can shape real-world behavior at scale within a population. Stories can alter norms, not just transfer facts from one mind to another. You’ll encounter this theme throughout Vitamin X, especially when Detective Williams tangles with protestors who hold beliefs he does not share, but seem to be taking over the world. 3) Narrative vs expository learning (a key warning) Here's the part most “educational fiction” ignores: Informative narratives often increase interest, but they don't automatically improve comprehension. As this study found, entertainment can actually cause readers to overestimate how well they understood the material. This is why “edutainment” often produces big problems: You can wind up feeling smarter because you enjoyed an experience. But just because you feel that way doesn't mean you gain a skill you can reliably use. That’s why I have some suggestions for you below about how to make sure Vitamin X actually helps you learn to use memory techniques better. 4) Seductive details (another warning) There's also the problem of effects created by what scientists call seductive details. Unlike the “luminous details” I discussed with Brad Kelly on his Madness and Method podcast, seductive details are interesting but irrelevant material. They typically distract attention and reduce learning of what actually matters. As a result, these details divert attention through interference and by adding working memory demands. The research I’ve read suggests that when story authors don't engineer their work with learning targets in mind, their efforts backfire. What was intended to help learners actually becomes a sabotage device. I've done my best to avoid sabotaging my own pedagogical efforts in the Memory Detective stories so far. That's why they include study guides and simulations of using the Memory Palace technique, linking and number mnemonics like the Major System. In the series finale, which is just entering the third draft now, the 00-99 PAO and Giordano Bruno's Statue technique are the learning targets I’ve set up for you. They are much harder, and that’s why even though there are inevitable seductive details throughout the Memory Detective series, the focus on memory techniques gets increasingly more advanced. My hope is that your focus and attention will be sharpened as a result. 5) Learning misinformation from fiction (the dark side) People don't just learn from fiction. They learn false facts from fiction too. In this study, researchers found that participants often treated story-embedded misinformation as if it were true knowledge. This is one reason using narrative as a teaching tool is so ethically loaded. It can bypass the mental posture we use for skepticism. 6) Narrative “correctives” (using story against misinformation) The good news is that narratives can also reduce misbelief. This study on “narrative correctives” found that stories can sometimes decrease false beliefs and misinformed intentions, though results are mixed. The key point is that story itself is neither “good” or “bad.” It's a tool for leverage, and this is one of the major themes I built into Vitamin X. My key concern is that people would confuse me with any of my characters. Rather, I was trying to create a portrait of our perilous world where many conflicts unfold every day. Some people use tools for bad, others for good, and even that binary can be difficult for people to agree upon. Pros & Cons of Teaching with Fiction Let’s start with the pros. Attention and completion: A good story can keep people engaged, which is a prerequisite for any learning to occur. The transportation model I cited above helps explain why. The Positive Side of Escapism Entering a simulation also creates escapism that is actually valuable. This is because fiction gives you “experience” without real-world consequences when it comes to facing judgment, ethics, identity, and pressure-handling. This is one reason why story has always been used for moral education, not just entertainment. However, I’ve also used story in my Memory Detective games, such as “The Velo Gang Murders.” Just because story was involved did not mean people did not face judgement. But it was lower than my experiments with “Magnetic Variety,” a non-narrative game I’ll be releasing in the future. Lower Reactance Stories can reduce counterarguing compared with overt persuasion, which can be useful for resistant audiences. In other words, you’re on your own in the narrative world. Worst case scenario, you’ll have a bone to pick with the author. This happened to me the other day when someone emailed to “complain” about how I sometimes discuss Sherlock Holmes. Fortunately, the exchange turned into a good-hearted debate, something I attribute to having story as the core foundation of our exchange. Compare this to Reddit discussions like this one, where discussing aspects of the techniques in a mostly abstract way leads to ad hominem attacks. Now for the cons: Propaganda Risk The same reduction in counterarguing and squabbling with groups that you experience when reading stories is exactly what makes narratives useful for manipulation. When you’re not discussing what you’re reading with others, you can wind up ruminating on certain ideas. This can lead to negative outcomes where people not only believe incorrect things. They sometimes act out negatively in the world. The Illusion of Understanding Informative narratives can produce high interest but weaker comprehension and inflated metacomprehension. I’ve certainly had this myself, thinking I understand various points in logic after reading Alice in Wonderland. In reality, I still needed to do a lot more study. And still need more. In fact, “understanding” is not a destination so much as it is a process. Misinformation Uptake People sometimes acquire false beliefs from stories and struggle to discount fiction as a source. We see this often in religion due to implicit memory. Darrel Ray has shown how this happens extensively in his book, The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture. His book helped explain something that happened to me after I first started memorizing Sanskrit phrases and feeling the benefits of long-form meditation. For a brief period, implicit memory and the primacy effect made me start to consider that the religion I’d grown up with was in fact true and real. Luckily, I shook that temporary effect. But many others aren’t quite so lucky. And in case it isn’t obvious, I’ll point out that the Bible is not only packed with stories. Some of those stories contain mnemonic properties, something Eran Katz pointed out in his excellent book, Where Did Noah Park the Ark? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhQlcMHhF3w The “Reefer Madness” Problem While working on Vitamin X, I thought often about Reefer Madness. In case you haven’t seen it, Reefer Madness began as an “educational” morality tale about cannabis. It's now famous largely because it's an over-the-top artifact of moral panic, an example of how fear-based fiction can be used to shape public belief under the guise of protection. I don’t want to make that mistake in my Memory Detective series. But there is a relationship because Vitamin X does tackle nootropics, a realm of substances for memory I am asked to comment on frequently. In this case, I'm not trying to protect people from nootropics, per se. But as I have regularly talked about over the years, tackling issues like brain fog by taking memory supplements or vitamins for memory is fraught with danger. And since fiction is one of the most efficient way to smuggle ideas past the mind's filters, I am trying to raise some critical thinking around supplementation for memory. But to do it in a way that's educational without trying to exploit anyone. I did my best to create the story so that you wind up thinking for yourself. What I'm doing differently with Vitamin X & the Memory Detective Series I'm not pretending fiction automatically teaches. I'm treating fiction as a delivery system for how various mnemonic methods work and as a kind of cheerleading mechanism that encourages you to engage in proper, deliberate practice. Practice of what? 1) Concentration meditation. Throughout the story, Detective Williams struggles to learn and embrace the memory-based meditation methods of his mentor, Jerome. You get to learn more about these as you read the story. 2) Memory Palaces as anchors for sanity, not party tricks. In the library sequence, Williams tries to launch a mnemonic “boomerang” into a Memory Palace while hallucinatory imagery floods the environment. Taking influence from the ancient mnemonist, Hugh of St. Victor, Noah's Ark becomes a mnemonic structure. Mnemonic images surge and help Detective Williams combat his PTSD. To make this concrete, I've utilized the illustrations within the book itself. Just as the ancients used paintings and architectural drawings to encode knowledge, the artwork in Vitamin X isn’t just decoration. During the live bootcamp I’m running to celebrate the launch, I show you how to treat the illustrations as ‘Painting Memory Palaces.’ This effectively turns the book in your hands into a functioning mnemonic device, allowing you to practice the method of loci on the page before you even step out into the real world. Then there’s the self-help element, which takes the form of how memory work can help restore sanity. A PTSD theme runs throughout the Memory Detective series for two deliberate reasons. First, Detective Williams is partly based on Nic Castle. He's a former police officer who found symptom relief for his PTSD from using memory techniques. He shared his story on this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast years ago. Second, Nic's anecdotal experience is backed up by research. And even if you don't have PTSD, the modern world is attacking many of us in ways that clearly create similar symptom-like issues far worse than the digital amnesia I've been warning about for years. We get mentally hijacked by feeds, anxiety loops, and synthetic urgency. We lose our grip on reality and wonder why we can't remember what we read five minutes ago. That's just one more reason I made memory techniques function as reality-tests inside Vitamin X. 3) The critical safeguard: I explicitly separate fiction from technique. In Flyboy's afterword, I put it plainly: The plot is fictional, but the memory techniques are real. And because they're real, they require study and practice. I believe this boundary matters because research shows how easily readers absorb false “facts” from fiction. 4) To help you practice, I included a study guide. At the end of both Flyboy and Vitamin X, there are study guides. In Vitamin X, you'll find a concrete method for creating a Mnemonic Calendar. This is not the world's most perfect memory technique. But it's helpful and a bit more advanced than a technique I learned from Jim Samuels many years ago. In his version, he had his clients divide the days of the week into a Memory Palace. For his senior citizens in particular, he had them divide the kitchen. So if they had to take a particular pill on Monday, they would imagine the pill as a giant moon in the sink. Using the method of loci, this location would always serve as their mnemonic station for Monday. In Vitamin X, the detective uses a number-shape system. Either way, these kinds of techniques for remembering schedules are the antidote to the “illusion of understanding” problem, provided that you put them to use. They can be very difficult to understand if you don't. Why My Magnetic Fiction Solves the “Hobbyist” Problem A lot of memory training fails for one reason: People treat it as a hobby. They “learn” techniques the way people “learn” guitar: By watching a few videos and buying a book. While the study material sits on a shelf or lost in a hard drive, the consumer winds up never rehearsing. Never putting any skill to the test. And as a result, never enjoying integration with the techniques. What fiction can do is create: emotional stakes situational context identity consistency (“this is what I do now”) and enough momentum to carry you into real practice That's the point of the simulation. You're not just reading about a detective and his mentor using Memory Palaces and other memory techniques. You're watching what happens when a mind uses a Memory Palace to stay oriented. And you can feel that urgency in your own nervous system while you read. That's the “cognitive gym” effect, I'm going for. It's also why I love this note from Andy, because it highlights the exact design target I'm going for: “I finished Flyboy last night. Great book! I thought it was eminently creative, working the memory lessons into a surprisingly intricate and entertaining crime mystery. Well done!” Or as the real-life Sherlock Holmes Ben Cardall put it the Memory Detective stories are: …rare pieces of fiction that encourages reflection in the reader. You don’t just get the drama, the tension and the excitement from the exploits of its characters. You also get a look at your own capabilities as though Anthony is able to make you hold a mirror up to yourself and think ‘what else am I capable of’? A Practical Way to Read These Novels for Memory Training If you want the benefits without the traps we've discussed today: Read Vitamin X for immersion first (let transportation do its job). Then read it again with a simple study goal. This re-reading strategy is important because study-goal framing will improve comprehension and reduce overconfidence. During this second read-through, actually use the Mnemonic Calendar. Then, test yourself by writing out what you remember from the story. If you make a mistake, don't judge yourself. Simply use analytical thinking to determine what went wrong and work out how you can improve. The Future: Learning Through Story is About to Intensify Here's the uncomfortable forecast: Even though I’m generally pro-AI for all kinds of outcomes and grateful for my discussions with Andrew Mayne about it (host of the OpenAI Podcast), AI could make the generation of personalized narratives that target your fears, identity, and desires trivial. That means there’s the risk that AI will also easily transform your beliefs. The same machinery that can create “education you can't stop reading” can also create persuasion you barely notice. Or, as Michael Connelly described in his novel, The Proving Ground, we might notice the effects of this persuasion far more than we’d like. My research on narrative persuasion and misinformation underscores why this potential outcome is not hypothetical. So the real question isn't “Should we teach with fiction?” The question is: Will we build fiction that creates personal agency… or engineer stories that steal it? My aim with Flyboy, Vitamin X and the series finale is simple and focused on optimizing your ability: to use story as a motivation engine to convert that motivation into deliberate practice to make a wide range of memory techniques feel as exciting for you as they are for me and to give your attention interesting tests in a world engineered to fragment it. If you want better memory, this is your challenge: Don't read Vitamin X for entertainment alone. Read it to see if you can hold on to reality while the world spins out of control. When you do, you'll be doing something far rarer than collecting tips. You'll be swinging the axe. A very sharp axe indeed. And best of all, your axe for learning and remembering more information at greater speed will be Magnetic.

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