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Montgomery J. Granger is a three-time mobilized U.S. Army Reserve Major (Ret.), who was called into his Reserve Center in Uniondale (Long Island), New York, on 9/11, in response to the attacks on the World Trade Center's Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and Flight 93, which crashed at Shanksville, Pennsylvania. He answered his country's call to duty next in January 2002 for a mission to help run the military detention facility at the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He was called up again just six months after returning from duty at Gitmo, but this time remained stateside at the U.S. Army Reserve Training Center at Fort Dix, New Jersey. After nearly six months at Fort Dix, MAJ Granger returned to civilian life for about a year when he was involuntarily transferred to another Reserve Army unit that was deploying to Iraq in the fall of 2004. Major Granger served 14 months of active duty on his third deployment and served in Baghdad, Abu Ghraib, Camp Bucca, and Ashraf, Iraq, as Medical Service officer for military detention facility operations. He is married and is the father of five children, and lives on Long Island, New York. He is also the author of "Theodore," a personal narrative published in the 2006 Random House wartime anthology "Operation Homecoming: Iraq, Afghanistan and the Home Front in the Words of U.S. Troops and Their Families," where he wrote about his fear and anxiety over having left his family in 2002, and especially two-day-old Theodore, and what reaction there was upon his return. Operation Homecoming was sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, and edited by Andrew Carroll, editor of the New York Times bestselling book, War Letters. Granger was born in Illinois, raised and schooled in Rubidoux, California, and attended undergraduate school at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He earned a master's degree in curriculum and teaching from Teachers College-Columbia University, where he met his wife. He also attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he earned professional credits to obtain a New York State School District Administrators' license. He is an accomplished coach and teacher of health and physical education, having taught in Alabama, California, New York City, and Long Island, before becoming a director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics. He was most recently Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, and then District Administrator for Operations for the Comsewogue school district in Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., and is now a Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, and Director of Facilities for an Eastern Long Island school district. Granger is the author of many writings and musing as yet unpublished, but hopefully soon to be shared with a waiting world. - http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/SavingGraceAtGuantanamoBay.html ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Montgomery J. Granger is a three-time mobilized U.S. Army Reserve Major (Ret.), who was called into his Reserve Center in Uniondale (Long Island), New York, on 9/11, in response to the attacks on the World Trade Center's Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and Flight 93, which crashed at Shanksville, Pennsylvania. He answered his country's call to duty next in January 2002 for a mission to help run the military detention facility at the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He was called up again just six months after returning from duty at Gitmo, but this time remained stateside at the U.S. Army Reserve Training Center at Fort Dix, New Jersey. After nearly six months at Fort Dix, MAJ Granger returned to civilian life for about a year when he was involuntarily transferred to another Reserve Army unit that was deploying to Iraq in the fall of 2004. Major Granger served 14 months of active duty on his third deployment and served in Baghdad, Abu Ghraib, Camp Bucca, and Ashraf, Iraq, as Medical Service officer for military detention facility operations. He is married and is the father of five children, and lives on Long Island, New York. He is also the author of "Theodore," a personal narrative published in the 2006 Random House wartime anthology "Operation Homecoming: Iraq, Afghanistan and the Home Front in the Words of U.S. Troops and Their Families," where he wrote about his fear and anxiety over having left his family in 2002, and especially two-day-old Theodore, and what reaction there was upon his return. Operation Homecoming was sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, and edited by Andrew Carroll, editor of the New York Times bestselling book, War Letters. Granger was born in Illinois, raised and schooled in Rubidoux, California, and attended undergraduate school at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He earned a master's degree in curriculum and teaching from Teachers College-Columbia University, where he met his wife. He also attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he earned professional credits to obtain a New York State School District Administrators' license. He is an accomplished coach and teacher of health and physical education, having taught in Alabama, California, New York City, and Long Island, before becoming a director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics. He was most recently Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, and then District Administrator for Operations for the Comsewogue school district in Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., and is now a Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, and Director of Facilities for an Eastern Long Island school district. Granger is the author of many writings and musing as yet unpublished, but hopefully soon to be shared with a waiting world. - http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/SavingGraceAtGuantanamoBay.html ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Montgomery J. Granger is a three-time mobilized U.S. Army Reserve Major (Ret.), who was called into his Reserve Center in Uniondale (Long Island), New York, on 9/11, in response to the attacks on the World Trade Center's Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and Flight 93, which crashed at Shanksville, Pennsylvania. He answered his country's call to duty next in January 2002 for a mission to help run the military detention facility at the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He was called up again just six months after returning from duty at Gitmo, but this time remained stateside at the U.S. Army Reserve Training Center at Fort Dix, New Jersey. After nearly six months at Fort Dix, MAJ Granger returned to civilian life for about a year when he was involuntarily transferred to another Reserve Army unit that was deploying to Iraq in the fall of 2004. Major Granger served 14 months of active duty on his third deployment and served in Baghdad, Abu Ghraib, Camp Bucca, and Ashraf, Iraq, as Medical Service officer for military detention facility operations. He is married and is the father of five children, and lives on Long Island, New York. He is also the author of "Theodore," a personal narrative published in the 2006 Random House wartime anthology "Operation Homecoming: Iraq, Afghanistan and the Home Front in the Words of U.S. Troops and Their Families," where he wrote about his fear and anxiety over having left his family in 2002, and especially two-day-old Theodore, and what reaction there was upon his return. Operation Homecoming was sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, and edited by Andrew Carroll, editor of the New York Times bestselling book, War Letters. Granger was born in Illinois, raised and schooled in Rubidoux, California, and attended undergraduate school at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He earned a master's degree in curriculum and teaching from Teachers College-Columbia University, where he met his wife. He also attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he earned professional credits to obtain a New York State School District Administrators' license. He is an accomplished coach and teacher of health and physical education, having taught in Alabama, California, New York City, and Long Island, before becoming a director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics. He was most recently Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, and then District Administrator for Operations for the Comsewogue school district in Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., and is now a Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, and Director of Facilities for an Eastern Long Island school district. Granger is the author of many writings and musing as yet unpublished, but hopefully soon to be shared with a waiting world. - http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/SavingGraceAtGuantanamoBay.html******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

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Jennifer Sullivan, M.S. is an executive functioning coach and author based in southeastern CT. She is founder of Fast Forward College Coaching and offers customized college support for diverse learners and their parents as they prepare for the transition to (and through) college. She speaks nationally to high schools, educators, and parent groups about differences between disability support in high school and college, executive functioning success in college and the parent perspective of the college transition. She is author of the book, Sharing the Transition to College: Words of Advice for Diverse Learners and Their Families. Helping kids transition to college When to start planning. What opportunities exist for students with disabilities? More than the dichotomy of career or college One of the ways we can prepare students is by reaching down to middle school. Include middle schooler teachers and leaders about transitioning to college. LifeCourse tools Self-advocacy and self-awareness. When kids have a problem and they can articulate that next step. Conversation starters Listen nonjudgmentally Meet students where they are. Eliminate the word should. How to be a transformative principal? Principals support all students, but take time to ask specific students with disabilities what challenges they are facing and how the leadership can help. Sponsors InControl SEL for Middle School In Control created an effortless social and emotional, character development video curriculum for your students that's ZERO-TEACHER-PREP AND it's so cool looking- it feels like a Youtube or Netflix Series- and that's purposeful, they meet students right where they're at. The videos are 5–6 minutes, kids love them, teachers love them, and you will too. There's no guesswork in the program because there's a 21-video progression for each grade level. They've thought of everything– because it's a group of award winning counselors, teachers, and principals that came up with this thing. It'll help you save tons of time and headaches. Take it from me, it's time to check that social-emotional learning box, the empty one that's been keeping you up at night–and it's time to do it in a meaningful, measurable, magnetic way. If you go to www.InControlSEL.com/jethro you can check out some of the videos and even receive 20% off if you pre-order for next school year John Catt Today's Transformative Principal sponsor, John Catt Educational, amplifies world-class voices on timeless topics, with a list of authors recognized globally for their fresh perspectives and proven strategies to drive success in modern schools and classrooms. John Catt's mission is to support high-quality teaching and learning by ensuring every educator has access to professional development materials that are research-based, practical, and focused on the key topics proven essential in today's and tomorrow's schools. Learn more about professional development publications that are easy to implement for your entire faculty, and are both quickly digestible and rigorous, by visiting https://us.johncattbookshop.com/. Learn more about some of the newest titles: - The Coach's Guide to Teaching by Doug Lemov The Feedback Pendulum: A manifesto for enhancing feedback in education by Michael Chiles Putting Staff First: A blueprint for revitalising our schools by John Tomsett and Jonny Uttley 10 Things Schools Get Wrong (And How We Can Get Them Right) by Jared Cooney Horvath and David Bott Let's Talk About Flex: Flipping the flexible working narrative for education by Emma Turner A Parent's Guide to Powerful Teaching by Patrice Bain John Catt is also proud publisher of the new book from Transformative Principal host Jethro Jones: SchoolX: How principals can design a transformative school experience for students, teachers, parents – and themselves Visit this page to learn more about bulk orders and how to bring John Catt's research-based materials to your school: https://us.johncattbookshop.com/pages/agents-and-distributors

As a Jesus Follower, Do You Forgive Others Before They Forgive You, Just as Jesus Did for You on the Cross? MESSAGE SUMMARY: We modern-day Christians are bad about living in our bitterness towards others whom we believe have “wronged us”. However, in Luke 23:33-34, Jesus set the example and His expectations for the “forgiveness of others” when He sacrificed Himself on cross for us: “And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.’ And they cast lots to divide his garments.". We are great at putting on our Christian face for the public. On the other hand, we have someone in our lives, when even their name is mentioned, we become hateful and bitter towards this person in our actions and words. Jesus modeled what we are to do from the cross -- we are to forgive the person that elicits this kind of bitter response in our lives. We need to release this person and then get on with our lives. As Jesus said: “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.”.   TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that, because I am in Jesus Christ, I will trust in the Lord with all my heart. I will trust in the Lord with all of my heart and lean not on my own understanding.  In all my ways I will seek to know Him, and He will make my pathways straight. (From Proverbs 3:5f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 6:14-15; Matthew 6:9-13; Ephesians 5:1-2; Psalms 13:1-6. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY’S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach’s Current Sunday Sermon: “Jesus Followers Are Key to Stopping Marriage’s Perversion by Following God’s Plan in Their Families and Marriages", at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH’S SERMON VIDEO – “We All Need “Hope” in Today’s World of Fear, Doubt in Our Faith, and Feelings of “Hopelessness”; and God Is this “Hope””:  www.AWFTL.org/watch DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

As a Jesus Follower, Go to God in Your Fear and Anxiety Because Jesus Says: “do not be anxious about tomorrow” MESSAGE SUMMARY: Your problems are not too big for God; God is faithful. Your financial issues, your debt, your health issues, and your sins are not too big for God. God is faithful, and He is trustworthy. Why not take, to God, all those things in your life that are creating anxiety? In Psalms 9:9-10, the Psalmist encourages you to put your trust in God: “The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.". Also, Jesus tells us, in Mathew. 6:33-34, that you can put our trust in Him and not be anxious about your problems: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”. Our God is a faithful God – reach out to God when fear and anxiety are taking a firm hold on your life.   TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: Today, because of I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Heartlessness. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit’s fruit of Kindness. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Mathew. 6:25-34; Mathew. 10:19-20; 1 Corinthians 7:32-35; Psalms 48:1-14. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY’S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach’s Current Sunday Sermon: “Jesus Followers Are Key to Stopping Marriage’s Perversion by Following God’s Plan in Their Families and Marriages", at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH’S SERMON VIDEO – “We All Need “Hope” in Today’s World of Fear, Doubt in Our Faith, and Feelings of “Hopelessness”; and God Is this “Hope””:  www.AWFTL.org/watch DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Are the Ten Commandments, God’s Law which He Gave to Us, Becoming irrelevant for America? MESSAGE SUMMARY: Today, are we saying that the Ten Commandments are irrelevant for America? Are the Ten Commandments becoming illegal in America? If so, why? As a nation, we no longer teach or practice the Ten Commandments. We have made it illegal to post the Ten Commandments, which are God’s Law to us, on most walls of our courts and government schools. From a spiritual perspective, how can God, the Creator of the Universe, bless a nation which mocks and/or ignores Him? Paul, in Galatians 6:6-7, cautions both us and our governments regarding the mocking of God: “Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.”. From a practical perspective, how can a society and a government function when their foundation has been removed? Our form of government was founded on the ethical base of the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments were in the thoughts and cultural norms of the people that created our country.   TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Resentment. Rather, I will abide in the Lord’s Compassion. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Romans 1:10-12; James 5:13-18; Exodus 3:1-15; Psalms 136a:1-13. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY’S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach’s Current Sunday Sermon: “Jesus Followers Are Key to Stopping Marriage’s Perversion by Following God’s Plan in Their Families and Marriages", at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH’S SERMON VIDEO – “We All Need “Hope” in Today’s World of Fear, Doubt in Our Faith, and Feelings of “Hopelessness”; and God Is this “Hope””:  www.AWFTL.org/watch DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Jesus Followers Run & Win Life’s Races by Submitting Their Preferences to God Before Making Life-Defining Choices MESSAGE SUMMARY: You need to submit our life preferences to the God. By submitting your life preferences to the Lord, He can help you to understand the life path that your preferences will lead. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 9:24, tells us that our Life Preferences need an overarching focus: “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.". Life preferences are not, necessarily, sins; but they can close doors in your life. In Matthew 10:37-39, Jesus provides a context from which we can assess life preference choices: “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.".   TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that, because I am in Jesus Christ, I will live as Jesus would. (Philippians 1:27). “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”. (Philippians 4:14). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 10:37-39; 1 Corinthians 9:12-27; James 3:13-18; Psalms 135:12-21. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY’S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach’s Current Sunday Sermon: “Jesus Followers Are Key to Stopping Marriage’s Perversion by Following God’s Plan in Their Families and Marriages", at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH’S SERMON VIDEO – “We All Need “Hope” in Today’s World of Fear, Doubt in Our Faith, and Feelings of “Hopelessness”; and God Is this “Hope””:  www.AWFTL.org/watch DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

God Blesses You in Your Obedience, but God Leaves You to the Consequences of Your Sin in Your Disobedience MESSAGE SUMMARY: Your relationship with God is only between you and God. God desires relationships with each of us, individually, even though you may have been fortunate enough to have a Godly mother, father, siblings, and/or a spouse. God has given us covenants upon which to build His relationship with you, as Paul tells us in Romans 8:34-35: “Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?". The people of the Old Testament found that living apart from God's covenant relationship brought disaster. God is a covenant God; He will bless you if you obey Him. If you disobey God, God leaves you to the consequences of your sins.   TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: Today, because of I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Self-Centeredness. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit’s fruit of Self-Control. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV):  1 Corinthians 11:25-26; Leviticus 26:9-12; Nehemiah 9:32; Psalms 135a:1-11. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY’S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach’s Current Sunday Sermon: “Jesus Followers Are Key to Stopping Marriage’s Perversion by Following God’s Plan in Their Families and Marriages", at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH’S SERMON VIDEO – “We All Need “Hope” in Today’s World of Fear, Doubt in Our Faith, and Feelings of “Hopelessness”; and God Is this “Hope””:  www.AWFTL.org/watch DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Delaware lawmakers consider legislation that would implement a statewide body-worn camera program. Sponsored by Rep. Sherry Dorsey Walker, HB 195 would require police officers to wear a body-worn camera. The mandate would also require some employees of the Department of Correction and Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families to use body cameras.  Tune in and get up close with Rep. Dorsey Walker, Haneef Salaam of the ACLU and University of Delaware Police Chief Pat Ogden as they discuss accountability, transparency and community trust.

Jesus Followers Are Given the Holy Spirit, by Jesus, to Walk with Them in Their Personal Relationship with God MESSAGE SUMMARY: Isaiah tells us about Jesus Followers’ communications with the Holy Spirit in Isaiah 30:21: "And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.". We know, from the New Testament, that Jesus Followers are given the Holy Spirit to walk with them -- "a voice behind you". Since the Holy Spirit takes up residence in you, the way the Lord speaks to you is through the inward witness of the Holy Spirit -- the Spirit will speak, and you will know that it is the Lord. In John 14:26, Jesus reminds us about His promise, to His followers, of the “Helper” (Holy Spirit): “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.”. Additionally, in John 16-7, Jesus tells us that not only will the Holy Spirit be your “Helper”, the Holy Spirit will be your “Comforter”: “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.".   TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Anger. Rather, I will abide in the Lord’s Forgiveness. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Ezekiel 22:30-31; Isaiah 30:21; John 14:23-27; John 16:7-13; Psalms 134:1-3. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY’S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach’s Current Sunday Sermon: “Jesus Followers Are Key to Stopping Marriage’s Perversion by Following God’s Plan in Their Families and Marriages", at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH’S SERMON VIDEO – “We All Need “Hope” in Today’s World of Fear, Doubt in Our Faith, and Feelings of “Hopelessness”; and God Is this “Hope””:  www.AWFTL.org/watch DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Jesus Followers Have Eternal Life, Even Before their Earthly Death, Because they “believes him {God} who sent me {Jesus}” MESSAGE SUMMARY: First, the moment you become a Jesus Follower, you have immediate Eternal Life; and you become a Citizen of Heaven.  Jesus tells us, in John 5:24, that His followers have Eternal Life and are Citizens of Heaven here on earth living their earthly lives: “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.". As Christians and Citizens of Heaven, we know that the Lord is coming back -- either to greet us when we die or before we die at His Second Coming. For most of us, however, our vision of Heaven is clouded by looking backwards; therefore, the return of Jesus does not have any power in our life. Paul reinforces the return of the Lord of Heaven in Philippians 1:6: “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.". When Jesus returns, we will put on our spiritual bodies, as promised. As Jesus tells us in Matthew 4:17: “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’”.   TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM RIGHTEOUS IN GOD’S EYES. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. (2 Corinthians 5:21). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): 1 Peter 1:1-18; 1 Corinthians 11:23-27; Luke 22:20; Psalms 1:1-6. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY’S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach’s Current Sunday Sermon: “Jesus Followers Are Key to Stopping Marriage’s Perversion by Following God’s Plan in Their Families and Marriages", at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH’S SERMON VIDEO – “We All Need “Hope” in Today’s World of Fear, Doubt in Our Faith, and Feelings of “Hopelessness”; and God Is this “Hope””:  www.AWFTL.org/watch DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Jesus Followers Are Key to Stopping Marriage’s Perversion by Following God’s Plan in Their Families and Marriages MESSAGE SUMMARY: Introduction from Prior Sermon: It is one thing to know Jesus in our lives, but it is another thing to love and obey Jesus in our lives. In other words, are you willing to let go of controlling your life and turn your life’s control over to the Holy Spirit – God’s will not your will be done? God does not force His will on you. You must seek Jesus to follow Him, and you must follow Jesus “in truth and in {Holy}Spirit”. Therefore, the question becomes not “do you have the Holy Spirit”, but “does the Holy Spirit have you”? Today’s Message -- Marriage, A Current Assessment: Marriage and the family, in current decades, have been under attack to the degree that marriage is now losing its value in our culture. In Mark 10:6-9, Jesus speaks to God’s plan for marriage: “But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’ ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.’” In our culture’s attacks on marriage and the family, we see ten ways in which marriage and the family  have been and are being perverted: 1) US Supreme Court’s decision on same sex marriage – as Jesus Followers, we don’t believe the courts have the right to define/redefine marriage as established by God; 2) sex before marriage is becoming the norm; 3) sex outside of marriage has become acceptable; 4) the prevalence of divorce; 5) acceptance of cohabitation; 6) birth of children out of wedlock; 7) multi-spouse marriage; 8) escalation and the acceptance of pornography; 9) the acceptance and practice of abortion on demand; and 10) the acceptable “choosing” one’s own gender by some people. These perversions of marriage and the family are chipping away at the value and importance of marriage and the family in the US – even among Christians. Too many of our Christian young people do not know why they should get married -- this diminution of marriage’s value is a failure, mostly, of the Christian Church. Many Christians, today, are being deceived and led away from God’s Word by the Evil One (e.g., John 10:10). Therefore, we need to read and understand God’s Word, especially as it relates to His plan for marriage that Jesus posits in His quote from Genesis in Mark 10:6. Throughout history humans have corrupted God’s beautiful plan for His Creation. In Mark 10:7, we see God’s pattern for marriage. In Mark 10:8, we are provided with God’s purpose for marriage; and the product of this “one flesh” is children. By becoming “one flesh” in marriage, the man and women become a “new trinity” – husband, wife, and the Lord. In this “marriage trinitarian relationship”, each child is brought into this family relationship in the same way that we, as Jesus Followers, are brought into our personal relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit through the Gospel. In Mark 10:9 we see God’s expressed permeance of marriage. God’s design and plan for marriage, as presented by Jesus in Mark 10:6,9, is ideal for us as humans, our nation, and our culture: “But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female. Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, what therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.’". However, God’s plan is being increasingly perverted. Therefore, what should we do, as Jesus Followers, about these “attacks on marriage”? We can: 1) stand up, speak up and speak God’s truth – Christians need to stop being trampled upon by this divergent culture; 2) model good and Godly marriage and family life to the culture; 3) you teach your children, you not the church/school/government, about God and His plan for marriage and the family; and 4) pray and ask God to intervene in these attacks and to support our seeking to achieve His plan for our own marriage and the family – prayer does change things, and it brings the power of God. We are blessed to live in an incredible time in history, but the plan and fabric that God designed to keep us together and thriving – marriage and the family – is being perverted. However, we, as Jesus Followers, hold the key to stopping this perversion of marriage though getting our own family and marriage in line with God’s plan and then witnessing and voting to stop this perversion – the time is now.   TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM RIGHTEOUS IN GOD’S EYES. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. (2 Corinthians 5:21). Scripture Reference (ESV): Mark 10:6-9; John 10:10; Genesis 2:21-25. WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH’S SERMON VIDEO – “Marriage – A Current Assessment (Christ the King Anglican Church; Birmingham, AL)”:  www.AWFTL.org/watch A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Jesus Followers Are Key to Stopping Marriage's Perversion by Following God's Plan in Their Families and Marriages MESSAGE SUMMARY: Introduction from Prior Sermon: It is one thing to know Jesus in our lives, but it is another thing to love and obey Jesus in our lives. In other words, are you willing to let go of controlling your life and turn your life's control over to the Holy Spirit – God's will not your will be done? God does not force His will on you. You must seek Jesus to follow Him, and you must follow Jesus “in truth and in {Holy}Spirit”. Therefore, the question becomes not “do you have the Holy Spirit”, but “does the Holy Spirit have you”? Today's Message -- Marriage, A Current Assessment: Marriage and the family, in current decades, have been under attack to the degree that marriage is now losing its value in our culture. In Mark 10:6-9, Jesus speaks to God's plan for marriage: “But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.' ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.'” In our culture's attacks on marriage and the family, we see ten ways in which marriage and the family  have been and are being perverted: 1) US Supreme Court's decision on same sex marriage – as Jesus Followers, we don't believe the courts have the right to define/redefine marriage as established by God; 2) sex before marriage is becoming the norm; 3) sex outside of marriage has become acceptable; 4) the prevalence of divorce; 5) acceptance of cohabitation; 6) birth of children out of wedlock; 7) multi-spouse marriage; 8) escalation and the acceptance of pornography; 9) the acceptance and practice of abortion on demand; and 10) the acceptable “choosing” one's own gender by some people. These perversions of marriage and the family are chipping away at the value and importance of marriage and the family in the US – even among Christians. Too many of our Christian young people do not know why they should get married -- this diminution of marriage's value is a failure, mostly, of the Christian Church. Many Christians, today, are being deceived and led away from God's Word by the Evil One (e.g., John 10:10). Therefore, we need to read and understand God's Word, especially as it relates to His plan for marriage that Jesus posits in His quote from Genesis in Mark 10:6. Throughout history humans have corrupted God's beautiful plan for His Creation. In Mark 10:7, we see God's pattern for marriage. In Mark 10:8, we are provided with God's purpose for marriage; and the product of this “one flesh” is children. By becoming “one flesh” in marriage, the man and women become a “new trinity” – husband, wife, and the Lord. In this “marriage trinitarian relationship”, each child is brought into this family relationship in the same way that we, as Jesus Followers, are brought into our personal relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit through the Gospel. In Mark 10:9 we see God's expressed permeance of marriage. God's design and plan for marriage, as presented by Jesus in Mark 10:6,9, is ideal for us as humans, our nation, and our culture: “But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female. Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, what therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.'". However, God's plan is being increasingly perverted. Therefore, what should we do, as Jesus Followers, about these “attacks on marriage”? We can: 1) stand up, speak up and speak God's truth – Christians need to stop being trampled upon by this divergent culture; 2) model good and Godly marriage and family life to the culture; 3) you teach your children, you not the church/school/government, about God and His plan for marriage and the family; and 4) pray and ask God to intervene in these attacks and to support our seeking to achieve His plan for our own marriage and the family – prayer does change things, and it brings the power of God. We are blessed to live in an incredible time in history, but the plan and fabric that God designed to keep us together and thriving – marriage and the family – is being perverted. However, we, as Jesus Followers, hold the key to stopping this perversion of marriage though getting our own family and marriage in line with God's plan and then witnessing and voting to stop this perversion – the time is now.   TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM RIGHTEOUS IN GOD'S EYES. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. (2 Corinthians 5:21). Scripture Reference (ESV): Mark 10:6-9; John 10:10; Genesis 2:21-25. WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S SERMON VIDEO – “Marriage – A Current Assessment (Christ the King Anglican Church; Birmingham, AL)”:  www.AWFTL.org/watch A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

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Title of Meg's Book: For Better or For Work: A Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs and Their Families is available from Amazon https://www.smile.amazon.com/Better-Work-Survival-Entrepreneurs-Families/dp/0983934002 How to Connect with Meg and Anticancer Lifestyle Website: https://anticancerlifestyle.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnticancerLifestyleFoundation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anticancerlifestyle/ I'm so grateful Meg joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about cancer and Anticancer Lifestyle to provide education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.    Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 9 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

This week we continue the abuse mini-series on the Divorce Survival Guide podcast. In this episode, Leslie Morgan Steiner, author of The Naked Truth, returns to the show to join me in a discussion about domestic violence. She is a New York Times best-selling author, a columnist for The Washington Post, a speaker on work/family balance, a successful corporate executive – and domestic violence survivor.  Her book, Crazy Love, is a harrowing memoir about her journey through a severely violent marriage. Together we discuss the complexities of domestic violence and Leslie shares how she ultimately ended her tumultuous marriage and began to heal. Still, to come on the Divorce Survival Guide mini-series on abuse, we’ll explore financial abuse and how to communicate with a high-conflict co-parent. You can sign up for my email list to be notified whenever a new episode is released or subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast listening app.  Show Highlights Leslie’s story of domestic violence abuse and how it was a transformational experience. (9:09) The stigma and shame of being an abuse victim is similar to being a sexual assault victim.  (15:07) 85% of abusers are men and some red flags to watch for in potential partners. (16:33) Caution: If you think “I can't help him, but if he gets into therapy, then he'll be okay,” this is true — if he does his own work and his own therapy. The research has shown it can be a decades-long process. (27:47) Domestic violence is a triage situation: help the victims first, but we're never really going to end abuse unless we start focusing on perpetrators getting the counseling that they need. (28:21) Abusive relationships: should you stay or should you go? (30:12) How Leslie reconciled being the victim of a destructive relationship and the champion of relationships themselves as a force for healing. (42:29) Learn More About Leslie: New York Times best-selling author, a columnist for The Washington Post, speaker on work/family balance, successful corporate executive – and domestic violence survivor.  Leslie Morgan Steiner is the author of four nonfiction books: the New York Times bestselling memoir Crazy Love; the critically acclaimed anthology Mommy Wars: Stay-at-Home and Career Moms Face Off on Their Choices, Their Lives, Their Families; The Baby Chase: How Surrogacy Is Transforming the American Family; and her latest memoir, The Naked Truth, which explores female sexuality, self-esteem, and dating after 50.  Steiner holds a BA in English from Harvard College. Her first job was writing and editing for Seventeen Magazine. After graduating from Wharton business school in 1992 with an MBA in Marketing, she launched Splenda Brand Sweetener internationally for Johnson & Johnson. She returned to her hometown of Washington, DC in 2001 to become General Manager of the 1.1 million-circulation Washington Post Magazine, a position she held for five years. From 2006-2008 she wrote over 500 columns for the Washington Post’s popular on-line work/family column, “On Balance.” She has been profiled by People Magazine, the New York Times, Glamour, Psychology Today, Redbook, The Washington Post, and other publications.    Steiner is a regular speaker at international women’s conferences and media guest on The Today Show, National Public Radio, Anderson Cooper 360, The Tamron Hall Show, ABC, NBC, CBS, and cable news networks. She has appeared in Newsweek, BusinessWeek, Elle, Parents, Self, Vogue, Vanity Fair, The Los Angeles Times, and CNN.com.  She is a frequent speaker and consultant on the subjects of marketing to moms and ending family violence. Her 2012 TEDTalk about domestic violence has been viewed by over six million people, and in 2014 she completed her second TEDTalk exploring the ethics of global surrogacy.   She serves as a board member for the One Love Foundation, in honor of the slain University of Virginia senior Yeardley Love.  Leslie Morgan Steiner lives in Washington, DC, New York, and New Hampshire.  Resources & Links:Leslie’s website Leslie on InstagramNo Visible BruisesShould I Stay or Should I Go Facebook Group The Thrive Fund TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: SOBERLINK Proof. Protection. Peace of Mind. The Soberlink remote alcohol monitoring system consists of a portable breathalyzer with wireless technology for real-time results. With proven use as the leading choice in child custody cases since 2011, we are the only system that combines: Court-admissibility in all 50 states Facial recognition Tamper detection Easy-to-read Advanced Reporting™ Trust the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to support the best interests of the child in your Family Law cases. JOIN THE SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO FACEBOOK GROUP

Our lovely guest today is Meg Cadoux Hirshberg, a cancer survivor and co-founder of the Anticancer Lifestyle Program. A freelance writer for magazines, she was also a frequent speaker on the impact of entrepreneurial business on families, a topic covered in her book, "For Better or For Work: A Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs and Their Families". She will talk about how she came up with the idea of her AntiCancer Lifestyle Program and what went into creating it. Meg will be sharing with us how to take life experiences and use them to create something that helps people and makes the world a better place. Listen in as Brain Lady Julie interviews her!  Connect with Meg... on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! Check out her website by clicking here. Like the show? Be sure to click the “Like” button and share it to your favorite social media! Are you a female entrepreneur who would like to join our amazing group of ladies and be featured on the Women Entrepreneurs show? Or are you an expert in your field and would like to be considered as one of our Expert Members? Then reach out to Julie Anderson for more information at Info@WomenEntrepreneursExtraordinaire.com or our group liaison Kelli Cooper at Kelli@WomenEntrepreneursExtraordinaire.com Join the revolution! Join our Facebook group and like the page to stay connected with all the exciting announcements and the incredible women in our group. Page: https://www.facebook.com/womenentrepreneursextraordinaireGroup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/179750735473364Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we.extraordinaire

We are thrilled to bring you today's guest, Meg Cadoux Hirshberg, breast cancer survivor and the co-founder of the Anticancer Lifestyle Program, an online lifestyle transformation course for cancer survivors and those interested in disease prevention. For most of her career, Meg was a freelance writer for magazines, and for six years wrote a column for Inc. magazine about the intersection of family and business. Her award-winning book, For Better or For Work: A Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs and Their Families, was cited by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the year's best business books of 2012. After three cancer diagnoses and two recoveries within 19 years, Megan Cadoux Hirshberg is all too familiar with hearing people equate cancer with war. As founder of the Anticancer Lifestyle Program, Meg teaches others to stop thinking of chronic illness as a winning or losing battle, but rather another component in the body's complex ecosystem.  The Anticancer Lifestyle Program is a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum that promotes transformation to improve the body's natural defenses against disease. Through the online course, Meg and experts from top medical facilities touch on simple changes that promote a healthier lifestyle, including reframing how we speak about chronic illness.  We had such an inspirational conversation with Meg and we were in awe of her ability to take her cancer diagnosis and turn it into such an amazing platform to help so many others. If you know anyone dealing with a cancer diagnosis, send them over to The Anticancer Lifestyle Program. We also loved hearing about the way Meg teaches others to reframe chronic illness as a component of the body's complex eco-system and think about more peaceful ways to talk about cancer. You will not want to miss this motivating conversation! You can find The Anticancer Lifestyle Program: http://anticancerlifestyle.org/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/AnticancerLifestyleFoundation/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/anticancerlifestyle/ Thanks to our amazing sponsors:This episode is brought to you by Appetite for Change, a non-profit in North Minneapolis that uses food as a tool for health, wealth, and social change. To learn more about AFC, listen to Episode 31 of our podcast with one of their co-founders Michelle Horovitz, as well as our bonus episodes with co-founder Princess Haley. For more information or to donate head on over to https://appetiteforchangemn.org/impact/ or visit them on instagram and facebook @appetiteforchange.   This episode is also brought to you by Lakewinds co-op, which is both of our favorite grocery store to shop at in the Twin Cities. We love that Lakewinds has such high standards and vets every single product on their shelves including their amazing personal care and supplements section so we don't have to. You can find out more by going to Lakewinds.coop, and when you're there be sure to check out their delicious recipes.  SPECIAL OFFER FOR OUR LISTENERS: For the entire month of January 2021, The Tea Spot is offering our listeners 20% off your purchase (Tea Clubs, Gift Cards, and Subscriptions are excluded).  Simple use the promo code "livingwell" at checkout.  Reach out to us for a list of our favorite teas. You can find The Tea Spot on: https://www.theteaspot.com/ Upcoming programs and workshops 10 Ways to Create a Healthy Relationship with Sugar - Online Workshop. Are you ready to change your relationship with sugar? Take our online sugar workshop and be on your way to having a healthy relationship with sugar in no time. Purchase this 1 hour workshop here. Rate and Review Us!  Please head over to Apple Podcasts and give the Art of Living Well Podcast a rating and review. We would so appreciate it and it helps our podcast get found in searches. Thank you! Don't forget to Subscribe to our podcast The Art of Living Well Podcast so that you can uncover strategies, tips and resources from a variety of experts and our own banks of knowledge as you progress on your journey to living well.  Please share this podcast with a friend or anyone who you think could benefit from this information.  Join our private Art of Living Well Podcast Facebook Community: This is a community where you can directly interact with us and ask us questions and suggest topics for future episodes. Shop our Favorite Products:   https://www.theartoflivingwell.us/products Shop Clean-crafted wines! Instagram: @theartofliving_well FB: theartoflivingwell Sign-up for our Art of Living Well Podcast email list. (We promise not to bombard you with email). Marnie Dachis Marmet's Website (Zenful Life Coaching) Stephanie May Potter's Website 

Episode also out on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, and more! https://anchor.fm/Inside-The-Laybrinth   This episode is sponsored by No Matter What Apparel and Valor Supplements!   Both Companies are owned by First Responders! Lets give back to First Responders who give back to us!  Use Code INSIDETHELAB for 10% off your check out at https://www.nomatterwhatapparel.com   Use Code RFR10 for 10% off your check out at https://valorsupplements.net   ========================================================================================================================================= In episode 1, season 5 of Inside the Labyrinth Podcast, Frank and Joseph had the opportunity to speak with retired Hostage Negotiator/LEO of Tucson Arizona, Dr. Kevin Gilmartin. Dr. Gilmartin is the author of "Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families". I  have been personally preaching this book for over two years now (when I first heard about it) and read it twice. We also reference this book during our Responder Talk group meetings. This conversation was an early Christmas gift. I personally believe this book should be part of the curriculum in every academy and read by LEO'S and their families all over the country.  We spoke about the biological and psychological changes that Officers face when during  and after their careers and touched on the ways Officers can improve their mindset and overall health. I am truly speechless and honored to have had this conversation with such a caring, intelligent, and determined retired Officer. Thank you Dr. Gilmartin for fighting the good fight and being a prime example of leadership!  If you are young on the job or want to become a first responder, this is for you. If you are on the job this is for you.  ========================================================================================================================================= "Dr. Gilmartin is a behavioral scientist specializing in law enforcement and public safety related issues. He is the author of the book Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families. He previously spent twenty years working in law enforcement in Tucson, Arizona. During his tenure he supervised the Hostage Negotiations Team and the Behavioral Sciences Unit. He is a former recipient of the International Association of Chiefs of Police-Parade Magazine, National Police Officer Citation Award for contributions during hostage negotiations. He presently maintains a consulting relationship with public safety and law enforcement agencies in the U.S, Canada and Australia.  The Department of Justice, FBI, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, New South Wales Police and International Association of Chiefs of Police have published his work. He holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and resides in Tucson, Arizona and Bend, Oregon."  =============================================================================== @reps_for_responders  @inside_the_lab_podcast   https://repsforresponders.org  Youtube: Reps For Responders --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Inside-The-Laybrinth/support

QUOTES 03:54 "Depression, which plays a significant role in the suicide rates of police, you're also setting police officers up for bad judgment and decision-making with reaction time errors." 06:40 "The big lie right now that's being passed is that police officers are brutal racists. And it's very easy to sell a big lie." 11:21 "I never see the physical fitness coordinator for the department. And yet that's the simplest and the cheapest way to make interventions in depression and the reduction of anxiety which are precursors to post-traumatic stress disorder." 18:44 "What I'm hearing right now about the redefine and the retraining for police, it's in a vacuum. The people who say that know nothing about the history of policing or the movements of change that have occurred over the last 50 years." 22:12 "I think it's very easy to blame police officers who are the end result of a society that has had to deal with hundreds of years of racism but I'm also astounded at looking at how diverse police departments have been." ------------------------------ SUMMARY In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Dr. Kevin Gilmartin, Author of Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families. Kevin discusses the physiological effects of policing and its direct effect on the mental health of officers. He talks about the critical role of exercise in preventing suicides and the many ways police can retrain on making health a priority. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS 01:03 The state of police mental health today 04:18 Emotional Survival and the Big Lie 09:36 The importance of adequate sleep and exercise for policing 17:24 Retrain the police on their health 20:39 Public safety developments in New York City ------------------------------ RESOURCES National Police Association

On this edition of Ask Me MD, Dr. Michael Myers, professor of clinical psychiatry SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY, joins Dr. Verret to discuss his life long passion for being a doctor's doctor. Dr. Myers specializes in treating physicians with mental health issues and has been an advocate for preventing physician suicide. Dr. Myers mentioned several websites during the podcast including:Make the Difference: Preventing Medical Trainee Suicide Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' FoundationNational Physician Support Line - 888-409-0141Why Physicians Die by Suicide: Lessons Learned from Their Families and Others Who CaredIf you have questions or ideas for a show, send us an email at questions@askmemdpodcast.com. Hear the latest podcast at http://askmemdpodcast.com or through your favorite podcast directory.

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Dr. Anthony L. Back, MD, a specialist in gastrointestinal oncology and palliative medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center and professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine, discusses palliative care skills and practical applications to help improve patient-clinician communication and interventions to make clinicians more effective.   Transcript ASCO Daily News: Welcome to the ASCO Daily News podcast. I'm Geraldine Carroll, a reporter for the ASCO Daily News. I'm delighted to welcome Dr. Anthony Back to the podcast today. Dr. Back specializes in GI oncology and palliative medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center, and is Professor of Medicine at the UW School of Medicine. His research focuses on patient-clinician communication and interventions to make clinicians more effective. Dr. Back, do you have any conflicts of interest to disclose in relation to the issues we'll discuss in the podcast today?   Dr. Anthony Back: Well, I would like listeners to know-- and thank you for that lovely introduction, Geraldine, and please feel free to call me Tony. I would like listeners to know that I co-founded a nonprofit called VitalTalk using work that had been funded by the National Cancer Institute over a number of years. And I am on the board of that organization, and it is a nonprofit, but listeners should know.   ASCO Daily News: Great. All right, Tony, you have dedicated your career to improving communication between physicians and patients. Can you tell us about the work you've been doing to bring humanism and medical expertise to the oncologist-patient relationship? And I'd love to know why you decided to focus on this approach in palliative medicine.   Dr. Anthony Back: Yeah, sure. I started to focus on this-- really, it was out of kind of necessity. It turns out my mother died of a blood cancer when I was a sophomore in college. And so I was confronted with this issue of mortality quite early, and it really did shape my college career and my medical school career, because I suddenly thought, wow, I just I just can't do all this career stuff, I have to figure out how to live, and that led me to a college career of reading the great novels. And it turned out that my senior thesis, which was about narrative technique, was the beginning of my learning to closely study human conversations.   And so when I was an oncology fellow, what really struck me was the way that doctors cared so deeply about the patients that they saw, and yet when they interfaced with them, when they got together with them, what they said seemed so limited and so-- like a partial truth. Like what was said in the conference room wasn't at all what was said in front of the patients.   And over time what I could see is that patients suffered from not getting the full story in a way they could listen to. As we've gotten more and more data about how patients do, we have more data to present to them, but very often it's presented in a way that doesn't quite resonate for them. And so I think very often it fails to land, basically. There are a number of studies that show that patients hear information or receive information but that it doesn't affect their decision-making, it doesn't affect their understanding.   And what I think that speaks to is that just giving information is not enough. Like we have to engage patients in the way they live at the emotional level in some way, because for all of us-- actually, how humans are built, we process the most important things about our lives through our emotions and our intellects. And so I came to this as a way of trying to enable patients to live better even in the face of their cancer.   I cut my teeth early in the movement of palliative medicine, and that movement started with a lot of emphasis on having a good death, which was, of course, a revolutionary idea that had come from hospice. But I think what has landed now and what resonates with patients now is this idea of, how do I live as much as I can in whatever time I have? And I feel like that's the way we ought to be approaching this now.   And bringing that to a large number of patients really required that I go beyond my role as an academic and learn to take a kind of communication training that we had developed over years with funding from the National Cancer Institute and scale it using tools developed by social entrepreneurs and startups.   And so VitalTalk was started about five years ago as a startup, and basically I took lessons from all the social entrepreneurs in Seattle and San Francisco about how do you start a company, how do you change people's behavior, how do you get people to pay attention? Because doctors are pretty busy. So that's been a little bit of my journey.   And what's really moved me about this is that as palliative care has come to be seen as a essential part of what oncologists do and what cancer patients need, there is a large group of clinicians who recognize that and are willing to work on it and are really interested in those kinds of connections with the people that they work with. And so that's really interesting and gratifying to see.   ASCO Daily News: Well, I know many listeners will agree with you, but they will also say they work in a system that doesn't really reward oncologists for having the skills to navigate difficult conversations with patients or to take the time to be more present - to practice that compassionate silence you talked about. How do you teach oncologists to listen effectively and ask the right questions in this kind of complex environment?   Dr. Anthony Back: Yeah. So first, I mean, I've got to acknowledge that the environment, in many ways, doesn't prioritize this. I actually think that if you ask oncologists what are the really important things they do, virtually all of them would name connecting with patients in the top couple of things.   And I think, for many oncologists, those connections are the deepest satisfaction in their careers. And so even though the environment is rushed, it focuses a lot on time pressure, it grades oncologists by their productivity, what I can do is remind oncologists of how satisfying it is to have these connections, and to show them that a small investment in doing this kind of work pays off in spades over and over and over.   And once you start to see that, you really can't unsee it, and I think that's what really changes oncologists' practice. It's not by other people telling them what to do, it's by them feeling like this is really the right way to practice. And it's still a challenge, and it's also kind of busting this myth that if I just had more time, I could do this. Actually, you don't need that much more time. What you really need is skill. If you don't have very well-developed communication skills, it takes a really long time to communicate effectively. And so that is where this idea comes that you need lots of time.   But if you have well-honed communication skills, you can take advantage of whatever piece of time you have and make that meaningful for your patient and make that meaningful for you.   ASCO Daily News: Right. And so what are some of those key questions to ask a patient? How does an oncologist practice very good primary palliative care?   Dr. Anthony Back: Yeah. So a couple of the things that oncologists can do are make sure that they have thought to themselves-- and this is in an article that we wrote for the ASCO Educational Book about palliative care and communication, and I mentioned that oncologists can take a moment before they go in the room to be clear about a couple of things-- what's happening, how does the patient feel or how might they feel, how do I feel, and then the third one is, what does it all mean?   And by being clear about those, you can manage both the information and the emotions needed to make that encounter valuable for both you and the patient. And by valuable, I don't mean just that they understand, but I also mean that they take appropriate action, because the big goal is for every patient to have treatments that match their values, right? And so that's where this comes from.   So how you do that is-- I think the number one recommendation I have for oncologists is, make sure that as you present information, that you also listen for the emotions that are underneath the surface, and that you acknowledge them by saying, wow, it sounds like that's a big issue, or wow, I can see why that's so important to you, or I can't imagine what it would be like to be living with these kinds of challenges.   I think those little things, which seem, on the one hand, almost like throwaways, actually can change the course of a conversation. And what the studies show is that when clinicians acknowledge patients' emotions explicitly, that patients actually give them more information, because what you're doing as a clinician there is you are creating psychological safety, an atmosphere in which patients will tell you what's really on their minds.   And it turns out, getting to that point quickly, having the patient tell you what's really on their minds, actually saves time in the long run. You don't have all those follow-up calls after the visit because the patient didn't say what they really wanted to ask. You don't have long visits where you go around and around and around because the patient isn't able to say what's on their mind.   It's really up to us to create that environment where patients can really speak freely, because they're coming on our turf, they're in our offices, they're under our time constraints. And so they're very conscious of how limited our availability is and how much they need to say the things that are going to get them what they think they need from us, which are the best treatments, the best care the right referrals, right? All that stuff. I think most patients are very aware of that and very conscious of how they take up the time when they're in the office.   So my number one recommendation is to pay attention to that emotion channel and acknowledge it explicitly. I mean, you can be very a very nice person and very warm, but it turns out that explicit verbal acknowledgment takes the conversation to another level.   ASCO Daily News: Absolutely. Well, Tony, we're now living in a COVID-19 world, and we've seen a sharp increase in telehealth-based palliative care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth based care will likely continue for some time in the future because of the pandemic. Can you tell us a little about telehealth-based palliative care and how the pandemic will impact palliative care in the future?   Dr. Anthony Back: Sure. Well, I would say that we've entered an era of telehealth oncology care, right? It's not just the palliative part of the care, it's all-- it's many aspects of oncology care aside from a few infusions or surgery or radiation treatments. But I think COVID has actually accelerated something that was happening very slowly that actually really benefits patients, which is the ability to talk to their doctors and nurses and nutritionists and social workers without having to come into the cancer center or clinic, and I think that access, I think it has the potential to really improve palliative care, because both the clinicians and the patients won't be thinking, ooh, this issue isn't big enough for me to bother to come in; oh, this issue isn't big enough for me to come in and deal with the traffic and find parking and all that sort of stuff.   So I actually think that care that addresses quality of life for patients with cancer, that a good deal of it can be done over a good telehealth encounter, and that overall, that will really benefit patients in the short run and the long run. And I think it will actually benefit clinicians, too, because I think they'll be able to feel like they're doing the right thing and it'll-- and it's easy-- in some ways, it's easier.   Now it doesn't replace face-to-face encounter, there is still a place for the face-to-face encounter, but there is a lot you can do in telehealth. And so I feel kind of excited about this, actually. I am not that worried about it, except that I want to make sure that some of the policy issues that have made telehealth more accessible now are continued permanently.   ASCO Daily News: So let's focus on community-based palliative care for a moment. In your article published in ASCO's Educational Book, you reported an improvement in care quality, patient-centeredness, and cost reduction. Can you tell us more about the benefits of community-based palliative care for patients, caregivers, and clinicians?   Dr. Anthony Back: Yeah. Well, now there are a number of studies that show that for patients with advanced cancer, that having concurrent palliative care improves a number of outcomes.   It improves symptom outcomes like pain, it improves mood outcomes like depression, and in some circumstances, that even improves survival, and the reason for that is probably that it decreases the amount of chemotherapy at the very end of life that probably shortens your life, it doesn't lengthen it, right? Because if you're really weak, having more chemotherapy may do more harm than good, and I think that's been made very clear by the research that's out there, and it's very high-quality research, and it's more than one study, it's now a whole bunch of studies.   And so I think what that means for us as oncologists is figuring out, how do we enable patients to access that kind of care in a way that dovetails with what we do in our oncology practices? Because some of that palliative care will happen in our practice, some of that palliative care may happen outside the practice.   And I think there are pros and cons to both things. For patients who often see their primary oncologist as a person-- the captain of the ship, right? The person who's making the big decisions, having that person include palliative care in the treatment plan is like a huge sign to the patient that this is really important, and it enables patients to act and work on those things because they see that the oncologist values them, too.   On the other hand, I think there are times when it is valuable for a patient to see a palliative care clinician who isn't their oncologist because I think some patients find it easier to talk to other clinicians about some really sensitive topics, because those patients, they worry about disappointing their oncologist, they worry that their oncologist will feel unwanted or feel like the patient has been disloyal.   And of course, I think many of those feelings are much more in the patient's hearts than in the oncologists' hearts, but it turns out to be a little bit of a barrier, and there now is a great deal of on-the-ground clinical experience that shows that having another person to talk to that you come to trust is incredibly valuable in helping enabling somebody to navigate this complicated journey.   ASCO Daily News: Right. So let's talk about oncology practices. In its 2017 guideline, ASCO recommended integrating palliative care into standard oncology care for patients with advanced cancer, but it's proving to be quite a challenge to increase primary palliative care. Why is it so difficult?   Dr. Anthony Back: Yeah. Well, I think one of the reasons has to do with how oncology care is funded, right? So if oncology care continues to be funded as a kind of a procedure-driven thing, that actually makes it harder to create palliative care capacity within oncology practices, because it's much easier to fund palliative care if a practice is being funded kind of on a value-based scheme rather than on a procedure-based scheme.   I also think that there is this sense among oncologists that palliative care clinicians are horning into something that was kind of their domain. Like they were the ones who did everything, they're responsible for everything. And when I was trained as an oncology fellow, that's how I was trained, like I was-- the buck stopped with me and I was responsible for everything. And I came to own that and take pride in that and feel responsible for it.   And now this is much more of a team sport where we have to acknowledge and find colleagues that we really enjoy sharing patients with. And so I think building those kinds of relationships among our colleagues who are palliative care clinicians and finding the ways to fund those people so that they're available enough in a practice to make a difference, I think those are some of the barriers we're still working on.   We've made a lot of progress on this, and I think the fact that ASCO endorsed this is a huge step in the direction of policy that will make this sustainable and robust. And we still have a ways to go.   ASCO Daily News: Well Tony, this has been such a fascinating conversation. Any tips you'd like to share with oncologists before we wrap this up? Anything else you'd like to add?   Dr. Anthony Back: Yeah. Well, my big tip is that what this is about is investing a little bit of time upfront for a payoff that comes again and again and again in your work with patients. Because basically, good communication is about building trust, and if there is one thing that you need as an oncologist when it comes to making difficult and tough decisions, you need to have earned that patient's trust, right? It's not going to happen in one conversation. It really is the beauty of the continuity that you get with a career in oncology, and it's an incredibly satisfying way to practice. So that's my last tip.   ASCO Daily News: Absolutely. And I'd like to just remind our listeners about the article that you've published along with your co-authors, Dr. Tara Friedman and Dr. Janet Abrahm in the ASCO Educational Book on "Palliative Care Skills and New Resources for Oncology Practices-- Meeting the Palliative Needs of Patients with Cancer and Their Families." Thank you, Tony.   Dr. Anthony Back: Thank you.   ASCO Daily News: And thank you to our listeners for joining us today. If you're enjoying the content on the podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.   Disclaimer: The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement.   COI Disclosure:  Dr. Anthony Back - No Relationships to Disclose  

Gareth and Olly look at the impact European settlement has made on the indigenous population from the time of first arrival to contemporary times. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com SHOW NOTES 1. Lousy Little Sixpence, 1983, by Alec Morgan details history of unpaid servitude of Aboriginal people. Available on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TfaXdI5Z8Q&list=PLEFw6Bo_vaYpBJ3zg7WgWWJApQerbQ4u3 2. Servant or Slave, 2016, directed by Steven McGregor, written by Mitchell Stanley, Hetti Perkins, the film details the lives of five indigenous women, stolen from their families and forced into indentured labour. Available on SBS until the end of the month. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/810629699644/servant-or-slave 3.Bringing them Home Report (1997), Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families. Conducted by the Australian Human Rights Commission, this is a 500 page document, that details the history, nationally and by state and territory, makes the case for reparations, and the provision of recommended services. https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/bringing-them-home-report-1997 My Island Home - Warumpi Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZEodxUx2ME

Join Cheryl and I as we discuss why she chose a Second Career as a Financial Adviser to support Federal Employees (Specifically USDA) This Series is dedicated to USDA Employees and Their Families.   Cheryl's goal is to educate each of you on the important financial decisions you will need to be making between now and retirement.    Session One is Her Story.

My unscripted, transparent, in the moment thoughts on racism, and police brutality, from me, a POC (person of color), Asian-American. I'm not an expert or authority on Black Lives Matter and I've been listening and learning, to be better and do better. I share my thoughts on why SOME of the yoga community SEEMED to be quiet during BLM. And, wrap up with a 8:46 silent meditation in honor of George Floyd.

'Every Moment Together is a Gift': Nurses Providing Bridge of Support for Dying Patients and Their Families

Dylan is a Military to Civilian transition expert – which means he is bilingual and fully fluent in both Military and corporate speak. In addition to his coaching practice, he serves as the Military Recruitment Lead for a major Petrochemical company.Dylan was recently highlighted in the Stars and Stripes and on LinkedIn as an influencer and military advocate to follow. He is the author of Rucksack to Briefcase a Military to Civilian Transition Guide for Servicemembers and Their Families.During his distinguished 25+ year Army career, he participated in 2 overseas combat deployments, and worked as a Drill Sergeant and a NYC Field Recruiter during 9/11.Dylan is the recipient of several Military leadership awards, remains active in the Military community and serves on the Board of the Texas Military Forces Support Foundation.LEARN MORE:Linkedin.com/in/dylanraymond/ | dylan.e.raymond@gmail.com | http://www.dylaneraymond.comResume Storyteller with Virginia Francohttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/resume-storyteller-with-virginia-franco/

Dylan is a Military to Civilian transition expert – which means he is bilingual and fully fluent in both Military and corporate speak. In addition to his coaching practice, he serves as the Military Recruitment Lead for a major Petrochemical company.Dylan was recently highlighted in the Stars and Stripes and on LinkedIn as an influencer and military advocate to follow. He is the author of Rucksack to Briefcase a Military to Civilian Transition Guide for Servicemembers and Their Families.During his distinguished 25+ year Army career, he participated in 2 overseas combat deployments, and worked as a Drill Sergeant and a NYC Field Recruiter during 9/11.Dylan is the recipient of several Military leadership awards, remains active in the Military community and serves on the Board of the Texas Military Forces Support Foundation.LEARN MORE:Linkedin.com/in/dylanraymond/ | dylan.e.raymond@gmail.com | http://www.dylaneraymond.comResume Storyteller with Virginia Francohttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/resume-storyteller-with-virginia-franco/

Dylan is a Military to Civilian transition expert – which means he is bilingual and fully fluent in both Military and corporate speak. In addition to his coaching practice, he serves as the Military Recruitment Lead for a major Petrochemical company.Dylan was recently highlighted in the Stars and Stripes and on LinkedIn as an influencer and military advocate to follow. He is the author of Rucksack to Briefcase a Military to Civilian Transition Guide for Servicemembers and Their Families.During his distinguished 25+ year Army career, he participated in 2 overseas combat deployments, and worked as a Drill Sergeant and a NYC Field Recruiter during 9/11.Dylan is the recipient of several Military leadership awards, remains active in the Military community and serves on the Board of the Texas Military Forces Support Foundation.LEARN MORE:Linkedin.com/in/dylanraymond/ | dylan.e.raymond@gmail.com | http://www.dylaneraymond.comResume Storyteller with Virginia Francohttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/resume-storyteller-with-virginia-franco/

FR LOUIS SCURTI OFFERS MASS AT HOME DURING THE 2020 PANDEMIC. HIS INTENTIONS INCLUDE ALL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO ARE SERVING COVID-19 PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, THOSE WHO HAVE DIED OF THE ILLNESS AND ALL OF THE SPECIAL INTENTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN SENT INTO HIM VIA: FRLOUSCURTI@HOTMAIL.COMMASS WILL BE AIRED LATER ON: WWW.FRIENDSOFTHEWORD.ORGPlease feel free to send your Mass intentions in. Holy Week Services are posted on FOTW site, under Mass Schedule.Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.orgJoin our community on FacebookDonate and support VIA PAYPAL FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.

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Welcome to Salty Talk. This is a special edition of Healthy Rebellion Radio. Each week on Salty Talk Robb will do a deep dive into current health and performance news, mixed with an occasional Salty conversation with movers and shakers in the world of research, performance, health, and longevity. For the full the video presentation of this episode and to be a part of the conversation, join us in The Healthy Rebellion online community. WARNING: These episodes may get “salty” with the occasional expletive. This episode of The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by Perfect Keto. Perfect Keto makes eating keto easier. Perfect Keto provides clean low-carb bars, nut butters, and supplements, and the best keto recipes and info so you can keto with confidence. Go to http://perfectketo.com/salty40 and use code SALTY40 for buy one get one 40% off on all Perfect Keto products.  Today's Salty Talk is an interview  with Dr. Kevin Gilmartin... Dr. Gilmartin is a behavioral scientist specializing in law enforcement and public safety related issues. He is the author of the book Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families. He previously spent twenty years working in law enforcement in Tucson, Arizona. During his tenure he supervised the Hostage Negotiations Team and the Behavioral Sciences Unit. He is a former recipient of the International Association of Chiefs of Police-Parade Magazine, National Police Officer Citation Award for contributions during hostage negotiations. He presently maintains a consulting relationship with public safety and law enforcement agencies in the U.S, Canada, and Australia. He is a HUGE friend of ours at the Reno Risk Assessment program. 

Renowned family enterprise expert Joseph Astrachan reveals why family businesses have the enduring capacity to remain resilient in the face of “war-like” conditions. Listen now! Some family enterprises are older than nations. Very few people have studied them as closely as Cornell University's Joseph Astrachan, who has examined their successes, successions, and failures for more than 30 years. Dr. Astrachan believes there are fundamental elements common to many a family enterprise: strong balance sheets; willingness to help one another, and the capability to look past individual interests for the collective good. It is why family enterprises are capable of facing the kind of disruption the world is facing today. Dr. Astrachan is Professor Emeritus, and past executive director of the Cox Family Enterprise Center at the Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University. While there, he held the Wells Fargo Eminent Scholar Chair of Family Business. He has received several awards for research and service from the family business, entrepreneurship, management, and research-oriented associations including awards form the Family Firm Institute and FBN International. Dr. Astrachan He has written extensively on family enterprise dynamics, including the acclaimed Communication and Conflict in Family Business, and Mechanisms to Assure Family Business Cohesion: Guidelines for Family Business Leaders and Their Families. He is a frequent speaker on the topic has given more than 300 speeches worldwide. He has served on 16 boards of privately-held family enterprises operating in numerous sectors. Dr. Astrachan comes from a family business background (container and tanker shipping, coal mining, and pharmaceuticals). He earned his BA, MA, M. Phil., and Ph.D. degrees at Yale University.

This week we are talking all about sexuality and intimacy after divorce. My guest is Leslie Morgan Steiner, a New York Times best-selling author, columnist for The Washington Post, speaker on work/family balance, successful corporate executive – and domestic violence survivor.  Two truths can co-exist. You can be relieved your soon-to-be ex is moving out and grief-stricken at the same time. You can be happy and sad, at the same. This is part of the complexity of human emotions. There’s nothing wrong with you for experiencing a wide range of them. There is nothing wrong with you.  Nobody knows this better than Leslie. Leslie’s memoir, Crazy Love, is an account of her violently abusive first marriage. It's about this kind of complexity, how we can deeply love and deeply fear one person at the same time. Her latest memoir, The Naked Truth, explores these dualities as well as she writes about female sexuality, self-esteem, and dating after 50.   Show Highlights The power of sisterhood and how women are always an inspiration to other women (3:18) Coming out of a marriage desexualized and losing touch with your sexuality (6:00) Perfection has nothing to do with sexuality (12:00) Getting to a point where you can enjoy and love sex (15:00) The stigma and shame around having sex after divorce if the divorce has not been finalized (22:38) Women who are vulnerable to abusers, how to break the cycle; and Leslie shares her story of domestic abuse (28:14) Why learning how to trust yourself again rather than trusting others is paramount following an abusive relationship (33:23) Leslie drops this truth bomb: “I can’t look for a man to heal me.” (38:00) Men struggle with intimacy just as much as women do (39:00) Leslie shares her thoughts on coaxing a man to fall in love with you (42:00) The myth of Prince Charming is destructive to women and unfair to men too (49:09) Learn More About Leslie: Leslie Morgan Steiner is the author of four nonfiction books: the New York Times bestselling memoir Crazy Love; the critically acclaimed anthology Mommy Wars: Stay-at-Home and Career Moms Face Off on Their Choices, Their Lives, Their Families; The Baby Chase: How Surrogacy is Transforming the American Family; and her latest memoir, The Naked Truth, which explores female sexuality, self-esteem and dating after 50.  From 2006-2008 she wrote over 500 columns for the Washington Post’s popular on-line work/family column, “On Balance.” She currently writes the Two Cents on Modern Motherhood column for ModernMom.com and MommyTracked.com. Her writing has appeared in Glamour, Psychology Today, Redbook, The Washington Post, the New York Times and other publications.    Steiner holds a BA in English from Harvard College. Her first job was writing and editing for Seventeen Magazine. After graduating from Wharton in 1992 with an MBA in Marketing, she launched Splenda Brand Sweetener internationally for Johnson & Johnson. She returned to her hometown of Washington, DC in 2001 to become General Manager of the 1.1 million-circulation Washington Post Magazine, a position she held for five years.  Steiner is a regular guest on The Today Show, National Public Radio, ABC, NBC, CBS, and cable news networks. She has appeared in Newsweek, BusinessWeek, Elle, Parents, Self, Vogue, Vanity Fair, The Los Angeles Times, and CNN.com.  She is a frequent speaker and consultant on the subjects of marketing to moms and ending family violence. Her 2012 TEDTalk about domestic violence has been viewed by over five million people, and in 2014 she completed her second TEDTalk exploring the ethics of global surrogacy.   She serves as a board member for the One Love Foundation, in honor of slain University of Virginia senior Yeardley Love.  Leslie Morgan Steiner lives in Washington, DC, New York, and New Hampshire.  Resources & Links:Leslie’s website Leslie on FacebookLeslie on InstagramLeslie on YouTubeLeslie on LinkedInLeslie on Twitter Trauma Bonds: How to recognize them, break them, and co-parent through themThe Ultimate Divorce Survival GuideShould I Stay or Should I Go Facebook Group

Edmonton Police Service 20 year veteran, Gary Benoit shares a common story that most first responders can relate to - the impact that day-to-day stress can play on one’s health and wellness. Gary shares lessons on facing these challenges head-on, and how to discover your ‘why’ and pave your path to recovery and self-improvement.     Mentioned in this Episode: Edmonton Police Service The 5 Love Languages, by Gary Chapman Bring About What You Think About, by Eddie LeMoine Oola: Find Balance in an Unbalanced World — The Seven Areas You Need to Balance and Grow to Live the Life of Your Dreams, by Troy Amdahl and Dave Braun Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families, by Kevin M. Gilmartin

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Wendy Kramer is Director of the Donor Sibling Registry (DSR). The DSR is a charity organization, founded in 2000 by Wendy and her donor-conceived son Ryan, to assist individuals conceived as a result of sperm, egg or embryo donation that are seeking to make mutually desired contact with others with whom they share genetic ties. With more than 66,000 members in 105 countries, the DSR has helped to connect more than 17,000 people with their half-siblings and/or their donors. Without any outside support, the DSR has pioneered an international discussion about the donor conception industry and the families, with its research, speaking engagements and media appearances. Wendy has co-authored numerous published papers on donor-conception, has reviewed abstracts for the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, and has been a peer reviewer for the journals Human Reproduction and RBM Online. She was Associate Producer on the Style Network's 2011 Emmy nominated show Sperm Donor and on MTV News & Docs, series Generation Cryo, that aired in December 2013. Wendy and her son Ryan have appeared on 60 Minutes, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America and many other news shows and publications. Wendy is co-author of the book Finding our Families: A first-of-a-kind Book for Donor Conceived People and Their Families. Listen to Wendy as she discusses with Ellen and Jenn: • Wendy’s backstory and how she got inspired to start the DSR. • What the DSR does and how they help donor conceived people. • Key takeaways from the research they have conducted. • Shifting from anonymous donation to known donation through the DSR. • Common misconceptions of sperm/egg/embryo donations. • How the DSR works and how it protects your personal information. • Accepting your infertility to move forward in being in an open donation. • Unfortunate stories of profits before ethics. • How DNA testing has changed the industry and DSR. • Wendy’s thoughts on how to fix the industry. • Wendy’s advice to those searching for a donor or donor clinic. Want to share your story or ask a question? Call and leave us a message on our hotline: 303-997-1903. Learn more about our podcast: https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/ Learn more about our surrogacy agencies: https://www.brightfuturesfamilies.com/ Learn more about Ellen’s law firm: http://trachmanlawcenter.com/ Learn more about the Donor Sibling Registry: https://www.donorsiblingregistry.com Purchase Wendy’s book, Finding Our Families: A First-of-Its-Kind Book for Donor-Conceived People and Their Families: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Families-First-Its-Kind-Donor-Conceived/dp/1583335269/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1383854617&sr=1-1 Purchase Wendy’s book, Your Family: A Donor Kid's Story: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0692106936?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&tag=storypodca-20&linkId=2P4S6EY6B462X4AR

Gary Pinkerton talks with Retired Air Force Lt Col Jaime Parent, author of Moving Past PTSD: Consciousness, Understanding, and Appreciation for Military Veterans and Their Families, about the issue of PTSD in today's society and how we deal with it. PTSD has been around since the dawn of violence in society, and recently we've started taking it more seriously and helping those who suffer. Unfortunately we still haven't reached the point where we're doing enough, and Jaime has some ideas of what we can do to be better. Key Takeaways: [3:08] What Jamie did prior to joining the Air Force [7:22] Veterans need more than just a job when they get out of service, they need a sense of service and purpose [9:03] Why former military members make good employees [13:54] We need to look at the types of jobs we're making available to veterans, because many of them have no interest in desk jobs [15:59] The history of how society has dealt with PTSD (and the other names we've given it) [19:22] A secret to hiring veterans [24:20] When designing your resume, make sure that you describe your abilities, not just put a bunch of acronyms Website: Moving Past PTSD: Consciousness, Understanding, and Appreciation for Military Veterans and Their Families Jaime Parent on LinkedIn

This week’s guest is author of The Naked Truth, Leslie Morgan. If you’re looking for a summer read that’s got grit, a point of view and gets a weeee bit (a lot) racy, this one’s for you. In the Naked Truth, Leslie shares her story of finding herself — and a whole lot of men — after ending a 20-year-marriage. But my conversation with Leslie is about so much more than sex. Leslie shares what was happening in her marriage (I think a whole lot of women can relate) and how she felt stuck — just shy of turning 50. While the answer for her might not be the same for you, I think there are so many thought-provoking nuggets in this interview. Click here to download... If you love a good audio book like I do, get The Naked Truth FREE at AudibleTrial.com/FortyThrive. Audible is the world’s largest seller and producer of audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment, enriching the lives of our millions of listeners every day. They’re offering Forty Thrive podcast listeners a Free month plus one free audiobook download, just for trying them out. AudibleTrial.com/FortyThrive Leslie Morgan is an author, consultant and thought leader on women’s leadership, work-life balance, inspirational parenting, overcoming adversity and surviving violence against women. She lives in Washington, DC. She recently completed her fourth nonfiction book which explores female aging and sexuality after motherhood and divorce. Her corporate experience includes The Washington Post, Johnson & Johnson, Leo Burnett and Seventeen Magazine. Follow Leslie: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Mentioned in this episode: The Naked Truth book Crazy Love book Mommy Wars: Stay-at-Home and Career Moms Face Off on Their Choices, Their Lives, Their Families

Behind the Badge with DianeThis episode is the first of the interview series where I talk with friends and colleagues about their career changes. Our occupational lives are so complex and often the pathway takes many turns due to life, opportunities, challenges, or new ways of seeing your own career. This might be out of personal interest and perspective; however, I will have a conversation with a few women who have left one industry for another role. In the conversation with Diane, we talk a bit about what goes on behind the badge. Diane is a campus police officer now; however, she has worked in residence life, studied forensic psychology, and talk English overseas. We discuss everything from volunteering, Zumba, policy academy, and resources you should consider for getting into police enforcement as a women. I am grateful for Diane's honest and willingness to share her successes, challenges, failures, and lessons learned. I learn so much about opportunities to work with the government and other agencies related to law, and Diane reminds us that NCIS or Criminal minds is not the FBI/CIA fully. Much of the career paths and point of entry look different, so we list a few generic ways to learn more about this career path below. I know I am reminded about what life on campus looks like for an officer, the humorous, scary, and typical events do community policing or patrol on a daily basis. In talking about police enforcement, there was some surprising, appalling, and insightful aspects for what women in the academy deal with when entering the field. From this experience, I think listening to this conversation reminds me about how we work with, talk to, and treat one another is so very important beyond work and in society. Also, she reminds us how working in service to the public does take a toll on your physically and emotionally, so we swap resources and ideas.“If you support me, my confidence builds. If you make me feel like I'm literally less than you because I'm female, then I can't grow here.” Diane shares her Police Experiences as a Women. Resources from things we discussed on this episode:-What is a Forensic Psychologist? https://www.psychology.org/careers/forensic-psychologist/#what-is -FBI Jobs https://www.fbijobs.gov/ -Central Intelligence Agency Careers https://www.cia.gov/careers/index.html -Police Academy Requirements (US) https://policeacademyhub.com/-Physical Ability Test (PAT) https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ntn-test-pat.cfm -As of 2017, 14.1% offers are women from Police Officers | Data USA https://datausa.io/profile/soc/333050/  -Campus Police https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campus_police -Copline http://www.copline.org/ is the suicide/help hotline for police-Citizen's Police Academy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen%27s_Police_Academy -Citizen's Academy for FBI https://www.fbi.gov/about/community-outreachBooks Recommendations:--Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers & Their Families by Kevin Gilmartin--Food Freedom Forever: Letting Go of Bad Habits, Guilt, and Anxiety Around Food by Melissa Hartwig--Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly--The Evil That Men Do by R. Lance Hill--I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara--In Cold Blood by Truman Capote--Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel HollisPairs well with (drinks):Malbec red wood; Woodford bourbon (https://www.woodfordreserve.com/), & gin & tonicStay connected to the #InVinoFab Podcast: Hosts: Patrice (@profpatrice) & Laura (@laurapasquini); pronouns: she/her Twitter: https://twitter.com/invinofab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invinofab/ 

Inspiring Moms to Make Better Health Choices for Themselves and Their Families and Living a more plant powered life through changing the foods we eat to the way we care for our families!

Are you prepared for the Trumpocalypse? Noted author an advocate of being ready for disasters, manmade and natural discusses the end times president and how to be ready for anything. Author of Preparedness Now! An Emergency Survival Guide for Civilians and Their Families,

Please join Bridget, Debra, James, Jamie, and Matt to talk about the MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in the US and Canada) movement. Debra leads us through the discussion on this long standing emergency situation in both the United States and Canada. We talk about the history of the movement and how its played out differently in Canada and the United States. How does this fit into the larger history of violence against Indigenous women and how the movement is fighting back. We talk about a few different cases and how the history of "Indian Affairs" agencies has played out. What's the weakness of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions? Full disclosure: None of the speakers are indigenous people and we acknowledge that. Further Reading on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in the US and Canada: The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) https://www.nwac.ca/ Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women https://www.csvanw.org/mmiw/ National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls http://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca Walking With Our Sisters http://walkingwithoursisters.ca Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Report-Urban Indian Health Institute http://www.uihi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Missing-and-Murdered-Indigenous-Women- and-Girls-Report.pdf Sovereign Bodies Institute-MMIW Database https://www.sovereign-bodies.org S. 1942 Savanna’s Act 115 th Congress https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1942/text Kim Anderson, Maria Campbell, Christi Belcourt, eds. Keetsahnak: Our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Sisters Sarah Deer, The Beginning and End of Rape: Confronting Sexual Violence in Native America Andrea Smith, Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide Jane M Smith, Richard M Thompson II, CRS Report for Congress. Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction over Non-Indians in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization and the SAVE Women Act. April 18, 2012. Emmanuelle Walter, Stolen Sisters: The Story of Two Missing Girls, Their Families, and How Canada has Failed Indigenous Women The Breaking History podcast is a production of the Northeastern University History Graduate Student Association. Producers and Sound Editors: Matt Bowser, Cassie Cloutier, and Dan Squizzero Theme Music: Kieran Legg Today's hosts were: Matt Bowser, Bridget Keown, Debra Lavelle, Jamie Parker, and James Robinson. twitter: @BreakingHistPod

SPEAKERS Sam Cobbs President, Tipping Point Community Nasina Chambers YMCA Program Participant, Student at UC Berkeley Sandra Lee Fewer District 1 Supervisor, San Francisco Carlos Sanvee Secretary General, Global YMCA Alliance Maria Su, Ph.D. Executive Director of the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, Our Children, Our Families Chuck Collins President and CEO, YMCA of San Francisco—Moderator This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on March 7th, 2019.

Today I am getting real, deep and into the grit of how mental and physical health can affect you as an entrepreneur and your business.  I cover four physical traits that could be affecting your health negatively as an entrepreneur and share with you how not taking care of my physical health all but halted my business in January.  I also give you 3 tips to keep you on track and in tip top shape or at least aiming in that general direction.  You will love #3, I promise.  :D I also take on the subject of mental health and how it can be extremely difficult as an entrepreneur to stay positive, and mentally healthy.  In fact, according to a May 2018 by Michael Freeman titled"The Prevalence and Co-Occurrence of Psychiatric Conditions Among Entrepreneurs and Their Families"at least 49% of entrepreneurs are likely to experience a mental-health episode, in their lifetime. Holy cow sisters (and brothers) that is almost half.  So we best be taking better care of ourselves.  I give you 6 tips to stay mentally sane as an entrepreneur and spell out 6 different symptoms that most of us have all felt or experienced as an entrepreneur.  Listen to this week's episode to ensure that you are staying in tip top mental and physical health so that your business can thrive and you can change this world! Hugs! Alisa    Resources Mentioned: Yoga Nidra Mental Health Works Ginger.io Ted Talks Download Transcript Love this episode?  We would love a Review! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes!    

This week Dr. Tanvi Madan joins the ladies to explain the brewing crisis between India and Pakistan in Kashmir. Then Radha breaks down last week’s trade negotiations with China (what really is an MOU anyway and what happened to our leverage?). We revisit Venezuela as the Vice President prepares for a trip to the region and then discuss the humanitarian and policy implications of the “ISIS wives.” White House Mayhem lives up to its name with uncoordinated Syria policies, rogue nuclear reactor deals, and sad faces in Munich. We’re all enjoying the many escapes offered by Pop Culture.   Links   Kashmir Emily Lalwani and Emily Tallo, "Driver, Decision, Deilemmas: Understanding the Kashmir Crisis and Its Implications," War on the Rocks Sumit Ganguly, "Narendra Modi Should Calm Tensions in Kashmir Rather Than Inflame Them," Foreign Policy It's Aghast Bob Davis, "Officials Play Down Apperance of Rift Between Trump and Lighthizer on Trade," Wall Street Journal "US and China Are Sketching the Outlines of a Deal to End the Trade War," CNBC KUFR Venezuela  Dennis Romero, "Venezuela's Maduro Cuts Ties with Colombia Amid Border Conflict," NBC News ISIS women Meghna Chakrabarti, "Return from ISIS: American Women Want Out of Extremism," WBUR "The Difficult Diplomacy Involved in Returning Former ISIS Fighter and Their Families," Washington Post Vira Mironova "Is the Future of ISIS Female?" New York Times Jayne Huckerby, "When Women Become Terrorists," New York Times White House Mayhem Syria "White House Will Keep About 400 Troops in Syria, Reversing Previous Decision," NPR Saudi Nuclear tech "Multiple Whistleblowers Raise Grave Concerns with White House Efforts to Transfer Sensitive U.S. Nuclear Technology to Saudi Arabia," Oversight Alex Ward, "House Dems Reveal. New Info on a Shady White House Plan to Sell Nuclear Tech to Saudi Arabia," Vox "The Hostility Toward Foreign Policy Community, Explained," Washington Post Munich Thomas Wright, "The Moment the Transatlantic Charade Ended," Atlantic Daniel Estrin, "Munich Security Conference Reveals A Growing Rift Between U.S. and Its Allies," NPR Produced by Tre Hester

This week Dr. Tanvi Madan joins the ladies to explain the brewing crisis between India and Pakistan in Kashmir. Then Radha breaks down last week’s trade negotiations with China (what really is an MOU anyway and what happened to our leverage?). We revisit Venezuela as the Vice President prepares for a trip to the region and then discuss the humanitarian and policy implications of the “ISIS wives.” White House Mayhem lives up to its name with uncoordinated Syria policies, rogue nuclear reactor deals, and sad faces in Munich. We’re all enjoying the many escapes offered by Pop Culture.   Links   Kashmir Emily Lalwani and Emily Tallo, "Driver, Decision, Deilemmas: Understanding the Kashmir Crisis and Its Implications," War on the Rocks Sumit Ganguly, "Narendra Modi Should Calm Tensions in Kashmir Rather Than Inflame Them," Foreign Policy It's Aghast Bob Davis, "Officials Play Down Apperance of Rift Between Trump and Lighthizer on Trade," Wall Street Journal "US and China Are Sketching the Outlines of a Deal to End the Trade War," CNBC KUFR Venezuela  Dennis Romero, "Venezuela's Maduro Cuts Ties with Colombia Amid Border Conflict," NBC News ISIS women Meghna Chakrabarti, "Return from ISIS: American Women Want Out of Extremism," WBUR "The Difficult Diplomacy Involved in Returning Former ISIS Fighter and Their Families," Washington Post Vira Mironova "Is the Future of ISIS Female?" New York Times Jayne Huckerby, "When Women Become Terrorists," New York Times White House Mayhem Syria "White House Will Keep About 400 Troops in Syria, Reversing Previous Decision," NPR Saudi Nuclear tech "Multiple Whistleblowers Raise Grave Concerns with White House Efforts to Transfer Sensitive U.S. Nuclear Technology to Saudi Arabia," Oversight Alex Ward, "House Dems Reveal. New Info on a Shady White House Plan to Sell Nuclear Tech to Saudi Arabia," Vox "The Hostility Toward Foreign Policy Community, Explained," Washington Post Munich Thomas Wright, "The Moment the Transatlantic Charade Ended," Atlantic Daniel Estrin, "Munich Security Conference Reveals A Growing Rift Between U.S. and Its Allies," NPR Produced by Tre Hester

(https://atgridiron.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ATG-Karl.png) SUBSCRIBE Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3hnoI8YbzNAcJ0Tlg1Hb0B) Karl enjoyed a stellar career playing 12 seasons in the NFL all with the Denver Broncos.  He started playing football at a young age as well as other sports but his favourite sport growing up was actually hockey.  He developed into very good goalie in hockey which helped him later on as a linebacker in football.  He was not heavily recruited out of highschool so went to a small College, Augustana University, for 2 years.  After putting up stellar numbers, he though a full scholarship would follow.  However the school backed out, knowing his dad was a doctor and could afford to pay for his schooling.  They pulled his scholarship thinking he would stay.  Instead, he transfered to the University of Minnesota and walked on the team there.  He had some legendary coaches on the staff there like Tony Dungy, Mike Martz and Mike Shanahan.  His numbers for his Senior season were not phenomenal, however he showed enough to be selected by Denver in the 12th round.  The coach, Dan Reeves, was a player that was viewed as an underdog so he looked for players like that who he knew could develop into a great player.  Karl was a player that fit that mold.  He was a dominant player, and the team used his versatility by playing him in multiple positions to take advantage of the weak spots on the offence.  His physical play took a toll on his body having several surgeries during his career.  Even though he went to school to follow in his dads footsteps and become a doctor, his path led him to a career in speaking.  He does talks around North America using the lessons he learned playing football.  He’s part of a mastermind group of speakers that help each other refine their keynotes and become better speakers.  He also wrote a book, Heart of an Student Athlete: All-Pro Advice For Competitors an Their Families.  Check out Karl’s website and social media links below for more information. LINKS website: www.karlmecklenburg.com/ (http://karlmecklenburg.com/) link to buy his book: www.amazon.com/heartofachampion (https://amzn.to/2Vyhrd6) Facebook:  www.facebook.com/KarlMecklenburg/ (https://www.facebook.com/KarlMecklenburg/) RESOURCES www.atgridiron.com (https://www.atgridiron.com) www.symfonies.ca (http://www.symfonies.ca) www.audible.com (https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Free-Trial-Digital-Membership/dp/B00NB86OYE/?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1485906643682&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=gridiron-20&linkId=66d68bff364d9d0d09064e459c476170)

For the first half of Marcia Sheehan’s life, she was one of four girls. She traded that in for a husband, 2 boys, and a boy dog...which may have played a part in her starting a women's empowerment society, the Charmed Cardinals. Since 2015, Marcia has developed and led the Charmed Cardinals in a way that has cultivated a safe space for women to reconnect with themselves. This is done through introspection and experiential workshops, sharing who they are within the membership in an uncensored way, and supporting each other's successes. In a few weeks (on Oct. 13, 2018, in Arlington, VA), Marcia is facilitating the inaugural Connector Conference by Charmed Cardinals. This will be the first of many events that will encourage and engage attendees to reconnect with their callings, confidence, creativity, and community. In this episode: Meet Marcia, Founder of Charmed Cardinals (2:15) Why prioritizing your mental health is so important for Moms & Moms-to-be (3:39) How do you find your tribe? (11:55) How do you find fulfillment outside of motherhood? (28:20) Book:  Mommy Wars: Stay-at-Home and Career Moms Face Off on Their Choices, Their Lives, Their Families (29:40) Journaling & talking it out to find your way (33:30) Connector Conference: Connecting with your Calling, Community, Creativity, Confidence (37:34) Join us next time for episode 9 of the Pure Nurture Podcast. We’ll continue our conversation with Becca Campbell, founder of Little Z Sleep. If you’re a parent and don’t want to be tired all the time or a mom-to-be and you want to get a jump on this sleep thing everyone's been telling you about, this episode is for you!

Highlights: July 1918 Overview 100 Years ago: July 1918 overview - Theo Mayer, Katherine Akey & Dr. Edward Lengel | @02:10 Great War Project: Changing Landscape of the War - Mike Shuster | @18:15 Commission News: Armistice Centennial Participation App | @22:25 Remembering Veterans: Doughboy MIA - Rob Laplander | @ 23:35 Spotlight on the Media: Lost Voices - Michael Collins and Martin King | @31:05 Speaking WW1: Zero Hour | @36:20 100 Cities / 100 Memorials: Patton and the US Tank Corps Project - Karlen Morris & Sgt. Phil Wilburn | @ 38:05 WW1 Tech: Trench Club | @43:30 Articles & Posts from the Weekly Dispatch Newsletter | @45:35 The Buzz: The Centennial in Social Media - Katherine Akey | @48:20----more---- World War One Then 100 Years Ago: Roundtable Dr. Ed Lengel, Katherine Akey, and Theo Mayer preview the key developments and themes of July 1918. The Great War Project On the Italian Front, the Allies utilize airpower to stymie an Austrian offensive. On the Western Front, as Americans continue to prove their mettle in crucial battles, Pershing becomes convinced that America must “assume the initiative” if the Allies are to win the war.   http://greatwarproject.org/2018/07/01/summer-1918-key-battles-in-italy-and-france/ World War One Now Commission News   www.ww1cc.org/bells Remembering Veterans Rob Laplander, Managing Director of Doughboy MIA, joins us to talk about ongoing efforts to research the fate and service of missing WW1 soldiers. www.ww1cc.org/mia https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/doughboy-mia-home.html https://militaryhistorynow.com/2016/03/09/the-lost-doughboys-the-hunt-continues-for-american-mias-from-ww1/ Spotlight on the Media Authors Michael Collins and Martin King discuss their new book, The Lost Voices: The Untold Stories of America's World War I Veterans and Their Families, which looks at WW1 through the eyes of Americans who witnessed it. https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Voices-Americas-Veterans-Families/dp/1493031643 Speaking WW1 This week on Speaking WW1, our phrase is ‘Zero-hour’, the precise start time of an operation. http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/413123#eid321052091 https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/roundtable/zero-hour 100 Cities/100 Memorials Karlen Morris and Phil Wilburn join the show to discuss the Patton and the U.S. Tank Corps Monument, located in Fort Knox, Kentucky. www.ww1cc.org/100cities https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/3004-four-questions-for-karlen-morris.html https://usabot.ecwid.com/#!/Donation-Monument-Fort-Knox-Patton-Joins-the-US-Tank-Corps/p/83940729/category=5426372 https://19seriesclothing.com/ WW1 Tech For WW1 Tech, we take a look at the crude but effective Trench Club. https://owlcation.com/humanities/WW1-Trench-Weapons-The-Trench-Club-and-Trench-Knife https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30003757 https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30001746 https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/the-6-most-terrifying-weapons-of-world-war-i Articles and Posts The headlines from this week’s Dispatch newsletter: Fighting Father Duffy Remembered, Historic fireboat in NYC turned into Floating Work of WWI-inspired Art, Navy Cross Nurses: Inspiring Heroism During the Influenza Epidemic of 1918, Warriors in Khaki: Wyoming Indian Doughboys who served in World War I, and  this week’s Story of Service featuring Emmett George Hoyt. Also, check out our official merchandise!   http://www.ww1cc.org/dispatch http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/2015-12-28-18-26-00/subscribe.html The Buzz Katherine Akey highlights our recent social media activity, including two popular articles on Facebook about the short-lived WW1 Victory Arch in NYC (the Daily Beast) and a deadly fire at a New York munitions plant (Syracuse.com). https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-world-war-one-victory-arch-demolished-in-a-new-york-minute https://www.syracuse.com/vintage/2018/06/one_hundred_years_later_remembering_the_split_rock_disaster.html  

Shanate Jones, a Freedom Writer and Tech Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, shares her story about serving in the military and how she used writing to cope during combat. Then Erin presents her riveting conversation with author, historian, and world traveler Andrew Carroll. Andy admits he hated history as a kid, but the turning point in his life occurred when his family's home was burned to the ground along with all of their photos, letters, and heirlooms. This tragedy, together with a World War II letter written by his cousin, sparked a lifelong mission to find and preserve personal histories from veterans, active-duty troops, and their families. In this episode, Andy tells captivating stories from soldiers and civilians dating all the way back to the American Revolution. In his work and his service, Andy focuses on drawing out the humanity in history in hopes of inspiring people from all backgrounds to discover their family history and write their own stories for future generations. Links and Resources: Books by Andrew Carroll: https://amzn.to/2XvQczv Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndyCarrollUSA Trailer for Andrew's Play, “If All the Sky Were Paper”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwaWHUdzLCI Chapman University's Center for American War Letters www.WarLetters.us Read Captain Zoltan Krompecher's complete letter to his daughters on the Freedom Writers Foundation Blog: https://bit.ly/2K8ujRh Read Anna Miller's full letter about her experience on 9/11 on the Freedom Writers Foundation Blog: https://bit.ly/2HL3G6H Bring a Freedom Writer to Your School or Organization: http://www.freedomwritersfoundation.org/index.php/programs/outreach Andrew Carroll's Bio: Andrew Carroll is an author, historian, and playwright, and the editor of several New York Times bestsellers, including War Letters and Behind the Lines. His most recent book is the critically acclaimed My Fellow Soldiers: General John Pershing and the Americans Who Helped Win the Great War. Andrew also edited, on a pro bono basis, Operation Homecoming: Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Home Front, in the Words of U.S. Troops and Their Families, and the book inspired the Emmy award-winning documentary “Operation Homecoming.” Both the book and the film have been used at military hospitals and medical centers to help servicemembers with post traumatic stress, and Andrew’s work has provided counseling for thousands of troops and veterans. Andrew is also the director of the Center for American War Letters at Chapman University (www.WarLetters.us). The Center’s mission is to honor and remember veterans, active-duty troops, and their families by preserving their wartime correspondences. Andrew has traveled to all 50 states and more than 40 countries, including Iraq and Afghanistan, and he has collected, to date, more than 100,000 previously unpublished letters and emails sent during every conflict in U.S. history, from the American Revolution up through the present day. Andrew wrote a play based on these letters and his travels to find them called “If All the Sky Were Paper,” which has starred Oscar-winning and nominated actors including Annette Bening, Laura Dern, Common, Jason Hall, and Mary Steenburgen. Andrew lives in Washington, DC and Orange, CA.

Immigration enforcement measures used to be concentrated on America’s borders. But as Professor Yalidy Matos outlines, federal agencies are increasingly partnering with local law enforcement to carry out deportations, leaving immigrant communities uncertain about their futures. For More on this Topic: Read Matos’ brief, How America's 1996 Immigration Act Set the Stage for Increasingly Localized and Tough Enforcement Further Reading: Will State and Local Crackdowns Prevent Immigrants from Fitting In to American Society?, Helen B. Marrow, Tufts University The Deportation Crisis for Latino Immigrant Men and Their Families, Tanya Golash-Boza, University of California, Merced Episode 73: Sanctuary City Limits, Tom K. Wong, University of California

One of the executive security risks Stratfor continues to track closely is the kidnapping threat to high net worth individuals and their families. In this episode of the podcast, we turn back the clock to the 1960s and take a look at the high-profile kidnapping of brewing empire heir Adolph Coors III.Stratfor Chief Security Officer Fred Burton sits down with author Philip Jett to discuss his book, The Death of an Heir: Adolph Coors III and the Murder That Rocked an American Brewing Dynasty.Read our latest analysis on this topic and more at Stratfor Worldview. If you’re not already a Worldview member, you can subscribe today at: https://worldview.stratfor.com/subscribeRelated Reading: The Death of an Heir: Adolph Coors III and the Murder That Rocked an American Brewing Dynasty by Philip Jett - http://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250111807Webcast recording: The Threat of High-Value Target Kidnappings to Executives and Their Families - https://lp.stratfor.com/-high-value-targets-kidnapping-executive-protection-recordingA Warrior’s Mind, A Guardian’s Heart: Character Traits and Mental Disciplines for Executive Protection Operators - https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/warriors-mind-guardians-heart-character-traits-and-mental-disciplines-executive-protectionLearn more about Stratfor Threat Lens - https://www.stratfor.com/threatlensMake sure you don’t miss an episode of the Stratfor Podcast by subscribing on any of these platforms.iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stratfor-talks/id1022071615?mt=2Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ivmzpgbaecd6nfe5dxjmgml4ubeStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stratfor-talksSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/stratfortalksYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-6y2ai9iFHBMd-19rDy1Dj_OL1JGakPtRSS Feed: http://backtracks.fm/stratfor/stratfor-podcast/feedHave a question or comment for the Stratfor Podcast? Leave us a message and we may include your comment in a future episode. You can leave a message for our podcast team at 1-512-744-4300 x 3917 or email us at podcast@stratfor.com.

12-05-2017 - President Trump Leads a Discussion with American Business Owners and Their Families - audio English

Richard C. Senelick M.D. is a physician specializing in both neurology and the subspecialty of neurorehabilitation.  He is the Editor in Chief of HealthSouth Press, the publishing arm of one the nation’s largest rehabilitation hospital systems. Dr. Senelick served as the Medical Director of HealthSouth RIOSA in San Antonio, Texas for 30 years.  He is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Senelick writes a blog on health care related issues for the Huffington Post and The Atlantic.  In addition, Dr. Senelick is the Stroke Community Expert for WebMD, the largest source of online health information. He is a frequently sought after speaker both nationally and internationally. Amongst his many books and publications, he has authored Living with Stroke: A Guide for Patients and Their Families, Living with Brain Injury: A Guide for Patients and Their Families, and The Spinal Cord Injury Handbook.

"Why Physicians Die by Suicide: Lessons Learned from Their Families and Others Who Cared" Physicians are known to be a group of professionals who are at risk of taking their own lives. In this easy-to-read book, Dr. Michael Myers, a psychiatrist and specialist in physician health, attempts to explain the mystery of why some doctors, despite their calling and the adoration of their families, patients, students and colleagues, perish by suicide. In his easy-to-read book, he combines the powerful and gripping insights of dozens of bereaved people whom he interviewed for this project with disguised stories from his decades long clinical practice to shed some light on this national tragedy. The stigma attached to mental illness in doctors is ubiquitous and pernicious – and, because untreated illness is one of the major drivers to suicide, Dr. Myers argues that stigma must be fought with urgency and might. He makes across-the-board recommendations in an effort to prevent suicide in physicians and concludes that everyone has a role to play in saving a doctor’s life. The book is about heartbreak, loss, prevailing, growth, passion and hope. It’s a book for doctors themselves, their families, those who train them, those who treat them and those who care about them. www.buildgrowandenjoy.com

Nikolai DiPippa, Clinton School Director of Public Programs, sat down with Margaret Brodkin, child advocate. Margaret spent 26 years as the Executive Director of San Francisco's major child advocacy organization, then 5 years as the Director of the San Francisco Office of Children, Youth and Their Families. Since 2014, she’s directed Funding the Next Generation, a project she founded which promotes local dedicated funding streams and ballot measures for kids throughout California.

Dr. T. Lee Baumann, author of Nondenominational Quantum Spirituality: A Lay Manual for Hospice Patients and Their Families, joins Eldon to discuss the physics of life after death. Dr. Baumann has appeared in the documentaries The Evidence for Heaven and The Search for Heaven. Be sure to tune in.

Join Carlos as he explores if Father's matter with Dr. Pruett. Is it true that father absent homes are highly correlated with criminal deviancy and teenagers? We will find out.Are there differences between the mother and father in the physical emotionaland cognitive development of children? Does it matter how a father speak to toddlers?What can a father provide to a teenager? How can a father maintain a connection with an autonomous teenager ?Kyle D. Pruett, M.D., is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Yale Child StudyCenter and Medical School, and past president of Zero to Three: National Centerfor Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families

Love After War: Supporting Disabled Veterans with Dr. Mitchell TepperAired Thursday, 18 August 2016, 4:00 PM ETDr. Martha Tara Lee welcomes Dr. Mitchell Tepper to discuss his new documentary, Making Love after Making War: Supporting Intimate Relationships for Injured Veterans and Their Families. Too many soldiers are returning home with catastrophic physical and mental wounds that leave them feeling unable to have intimate relationships. Many wounded warriors and their families haven’t been told that a healthy, satisfying sex life and even having children are possible for them. LoveAfterWar will show case real life examples of disabled veterans reclaiming healthy, fulfilling relationships despite their injuries and will raise awareness of the intimacy issues that disabled veterans face.About the Guest Dr. Mitchell TepperDr. Mitchell Tepper brings a lifetime of first-hand experience with chronic conditions and disability to his work as a Sexologist. He is AASECT Certified as a Sexuality Educator and Counselor, and is a licensed PAIRS Instructor. In 2006, he joined Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher as a faculty member in the Center of Excellence for Sexual Health at Morehouse School of Medicine and had the honor of working on behalf of injured veterans. He directed the Wounded Troops and Partners: Supporting Intimate Relationship convening in May 2008. He subsequently worked with the VA to help develop their Chaplains Best Practice Award Marriage Enrichment Retreats and held a joint research appointment with the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Dr. Tepper left Morehouse School of Medicine in 2011 to continue his role as an advocate focusing on sexual health, disabilities and chronic conditions. In 2013 Dr. Tepper worked closely with the Sexual Health and Intimacy Work Group at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on designing and delivering staff training in providing sexual healthcare for wounded warriors. He is currently working on a documentary Making Love After Making War: Supporting Intimate Relationships for Injured Veterans and Their Families.Fundraising page – www. loveafterwar.orgYour website URL – http://drmitchelltepper.comTwitter link – https://twitter.com/DoctorTFacebook page – https://www.facebook.com/doctortepper

A new MP3 sermon from Still Waters Revival Books is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A Word for the Persecuted: Many Christians Find Themselves Opposed by Their Families Subtitle: 1 Spurgeon Sermons from SWRB Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Still Waters Revival Books Event: Audio Book Date: 8/9/2016 Bible: 1 Samuel 20:10; Genesis 37:4 Length: 49 min.

Five Secrets to Pleasure and Connectedness with Dr. Mitchell TepperAired Thursday, 21 April 2016, 4:00 PM ETDr. Martha Tara Lee welcomes Dr. Mitchell Tepper, Prophet of Pleasure, as they discuss pleasure, orgasm, trust, safety, connectedness, love, and desire to achieve ultimate satisfaction in your intimate relationships. Insights to the following secrets that emerged from Dr. Tepper’s research on pleasure and orgasm in people with spinal cord injuries will be revealed: Pleasure is not merely a physical sensation; Orgasm happens not just between your legs; Trust, Safety and Connectedness matter more than movement or sensations; Intimate connection fuels desire; Love is an action not a feeling.About the Guest Dr. Mitchell TepperMitchell Tepper, PhD, MPH, author of Regain That Feeling: Secrets to Sexual Self-Discovery, brings a lifetime of first-hand experience with chronic conditions and disability to his calling as a Sexologist. Dr. Tepper is an American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) Certified Sexuality Educator, AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor, AASECT Certified Educator Supervisor, AASECT approved CE provider, licensed PAIRS Instructor, sex coach, writer, researcher, public speaker, and self-proclaimed Prophet of Pleasure.After breaking his neck in 1982 and a short career in business and finance, Dr. Tepper realigned his life with his mission to end the silence around sexuality and disability. Since then he has become an internationally recognized expert in the field and leading advocate for the provision of comprehensive sexual health care in rehabilitation programs, including rehab programs for wounded warriors and their partners. His academic credentials include a Master of Public Health from Yale University, and a PhD in Human Sexuality Education from the University of Pennsylvania where his research focused on pleasure and orgasm in people with SCI. He is currently working on a documentary, Making Love After Making War: Supporting Intimate Relationships for Wounded Warriors and Their Families. Dr. Tepper lives in Atlanta with his wife Cheryl and they have a 19-year-old son, Jeremy.Website URL: http://drmitchelltepper.comTwitter Link: https://twitter.com/DoctorTFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/doctortepper

The cost of excluding people is an impoverishment of our world and our character. Rabbi Edyth Mencher takes a look at what holds us back from engaging wholeheartedly with people we think of as “other.” Rabbi Mencher serves as URJ Faculty for Sacred Caring Community and Coordinator of the URJ-Ruderman Family Foundation Initiative for Inclusion of People with Disabilities and is an adjunct faculty member of Hebrew Union College-JIR’s Interfaith Doctor of Ministry Program in Pastoral Counseling. She serves on the Steering Committee of the Mental Health and Faith Community Partnership, created to foster dialogue between psychiatrists and faith leaders. She is the co-author of Resilience of the Soul: Developing Emotional and Spiritual Resilience in Adolescents and Their Families. Ordained by HUC-JIR in 1999, Rabbi Mencher is also a graduate of the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy and of Hunter College School of Social Work

The cost of excluding people is an impoverishment of our world and our character. Rabbi Edyth Mencher takes a look at what holds us back from engaging wholeheartedly with people we think of as “other.” Rabbi Mencher serves as URJ Faculty for Sacred Caring Community and Coordinator of the URJ-Ruderman Family Foundation Initiative for Inclusion of People with Disabilities and is an adjunct faculty member of Hebrew Union College-JIR’s Interfaith Doctor of Ministry Program in Pastoral Counseling. She serves on the Steering Committee of the Mental Health and Faith Community Partnership, created to foster dialogue between psychiatrists and faith leaders. She is the co-author of Resilience of the Soul: Developing Emotional and Spiritual Resilience in Adolescents and Their Families. Ordained by HUC-JIR in 1999, Rabbi Mencher is also a graduate of the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy and of Hunter College School of Social Work

http://www.breggin.com Peter R. Breggin, MD, has been called "The Conscience of Psychiatry" for his many decades of successful efforts to reform the mental health field. His scientific and educational work has provided the foundation for modern criticism of psychiatric drugs and ECT, and leads the way in promoting more caring and effective therapies. He has authored dozens of scientific articles and more than twenty books including the bestseller Talking Back to Prozac(1994, with Ginger Breggin), Medication Madness: The Role of Psychiatric Drugs in Cases of Violence, Suicide and Crime (2008), and Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal: A Guide for Prescribers, Therapists, Patients and Their Families (2013). In 2010 hetestified before Congress about psychiatric-drug induced violence and suicide in the military.      Dr. Breggin acts as a medical expert in criminal, malpractice and product liability suits, often involving adverse drug effects such as suicide, violence, brain injury, death, and tardive dyskinesia. A review of Dr. Breggin's forensic work can be found at Legal Cases. He began testifying in the early 1970s and has been qualified in court 85 times or more since 1987.       Dr. Breggin is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and former full-time consultant at NIMH. Dr. Breggin's private practice is in Ithaca, New York where he treats adults, couples, and families with children. He has a subspecialty in clinical psychopharmacology, including adverse drug effects and psychiatric drug withdrawal.

A little about our guests.As of September 14 when we recorded this episode, Hawk and Caitlin were married just a few days. They have been together for 2 years and in business together just 1 ½ years. Newly wed and somewhat newly together 24/7.Hawk is an adventurer and family guy who enjoys spending time with Caitlin, going to the zoo and Disneyland and just having fun every day. Caitlin is a graduate of Cal State San Marcos with a degree in Arts and technology and Video Production. She too loves the zoo, Disneyland and all things fun. Caitlin also volunteers with Ocean Sanctuaries where she sits on the board. A little about their business.InVert Strategies is a strategic marketing company. Caitlin is the video production half of the team. She is a genius behind the camera and makes everyone look good. One piece of advice (the nutshell version)Being a 24/7 couple is NOT for everyone. Be open to the fact that you could be in business if you currently aren’t. But be open to change the situation if the relationship warrants it. Family first. Develop yourselves together Reading MaterialFor Better or For Work: A Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs and Their Families by Meg CadouxGet in Touch with Our Guestswww.InVertInc.comConcierge@InVertStrategies.com832.800.4295InVert 4660 La Jolla Village DrSuite 500San Diego CA 92122

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Dr. Susan Chinitz, a psychologist with specialties in the areas of infant mental health and developmental disabilities in infancy and early childhood, and a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discusses the new Strong Starts Court Initiative, which will enhance the capacity of Family Court to bring positive changes to … Continue reading Babies in the Child Welfare System to Get More Help in the Bronx, Along with Their Families →

  Welcome to Your True Gender Radio. What is the value of gender diversity in organizations, politics and society? Educating about Gender Diversity increases the awareness and understanding of the wide range of gender variations in children, adolescents, and adults spanning family support, building community, increasing societal awareness, and improving the well-being for people of all gender identities and expressions.  Your True Gender is an organization dedicated to educating those in our community in order to make the world a more welcoming place for Trans* individuals, as well as anyone who has ever felt out of place. Your True Gender, a nonprofit organization which strives to provide resources to Trans* individuals on California’s Central Coast, as well as education for people all over the country. Our first program is with Max Rorty whom is an authority on best practices for health providers working with transgender and gender non-normative people. Max facilitates trainings for large and small groups of professionals eager to provide transgender sensitive care. Trainings include best practices for intake forms, demographic collection and infrastructure for trans clients. She is the author of Transgender Patients and Their Families, and co-author of Trans-Safe Employee Space. She has an upcoming presentation called “Transgender Patient Care” on February 17th at Cottage hospital- All you wanted to know, but you were afraid to ask. For more info visit www.maxrorty.com

Today we have an all volunteer military.  When young men and woman join the Marine Corps, they do so to serve their country.  They know full well they the work may put them in harms way.  That a bullet, or a grenade, or an IED might cut their life short, at any time.  What none of them expect is to be killed or maimed by drinking water.Yet that is exactly what has happened to Marines at the historic Camp Lejeune facility in North Carolina.  As many as a million people connected with the base were exposed to highly toxic and contaminated well water.  What the military and government has done about it, is truly a crime.Long time journalist Mike Magner takes us into the human tragedy of the government and Pentagon inaction in A Trust Betrayed: The Untold Story of Camp Lejeune and the Poisoning of Generations of Marines and Their Families.My conversation with Mike Magner: 

Joining host Kelly Scanlon is noted author and speaker Meg Hirshberg. Meg talks about her latest book, For Better or For Work: A Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs and Their Families. Hirshberg is a contributing editor and former columnist for Inc. magazine. Meg’s column, Balancing Acts, explored the intersection of family and business and work-life balance issues in an entrepreneurial setting. Entrepreneur magazine selected Meg’s book as one of the five best business books of 2012, and Axiom Business Book Awards selected “For Better or For Work” as the 2013 Gold winner for books about entrepreneurship. Meg is not an entrepreneur, but has been married to one for 30 years. Her husband is owner of Stonyfield Yogurt, the largest organic yogurt company in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca Summers earned her commission as a Naval Officer in May 2000 and was designated a Surface Warfare Officer upon completion of initial training in Newport, RI. She re-designated as an Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officer in December 2005. Summers' assignments span experience in both the surface fleet and naval aviation; she is a veteran of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM and several combat deployments. Summers resigned her commission in 2010, and joined the staff of Intersections International as Program Manager for the Veteran-Civilian Dialogue program in April 2013. It is her goal to construct inclusive communities across America through dialogue and the collaboration between veteran organizations, colleges/universities, and community leadership. Jody Bremer is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Jody received a special certification and verification from the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists in Working with Military and Their Families in Private Practice. Servicemen from the Marines, Navy, Army and Air Force are a significant specialty, allowing her to provide personalized care for all of the military members and their families struggling with the specific hardships the military incurs, such as long-term separations, deployments, and PTSD

Rebecca Summers earned her commission as a Naval Officer in May 2000 and was designated a Surface Warfare Officer upon completion of initial training in Newport, RI. She re-designated as an Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officer in December 2005. Summers' assignments span experience in both the surface fleet and naval aviation; she is a veteran of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM and several combat deployments. Summers resigned her commission in 2010, and joined the staff of Intersections International as Program Manager for the Veteran-Civilian Dialogue program in April 2013. It is her goal to construct inclusive communities across America through dialogue and the collaboration between veteran organizations, colleges/universities, and community leadership. Jody Bremer is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Jody received a special certification and verification from the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists in Working with Military and Their Families in Private Practice. Servicemen from the Marines, Navy, Army and Air Force are a significant specialty, allowing her to provide personalized care for all of the military members and their families struggling with the specific hardships the military incurs, such as long-term separations, deployments, and PTSD

Author and director of the Gay Christian Network, Justin Lee speaks March 2, 2013, on lovingly navigating controversy in the Church as part of Sacred Worth's "Exploring Pastoral Cares & Concerns of LGBTQ Parishioners & Their Families" event at Duke Divinity School.

Rev. Laurie Coffman speaks on how to be an ally in the Church as part of Sacred Worth's "Exploring Pastoral Cares and Concerns of LGBTQ Parishioners and Their Families" event at Duke Divinity School on March 2, 2013.

Naomi Kryske is a Hurricane Katrina survivor whose fear and helplessness in the devastating Category 5 storm gave her insight into traumatic stress. Determined not just to survive the experience but to triumph over it, she wrote The Witness, an intense crime/suspense novel set in London and told from the victim's point of view. Naomi shares with us that overcoming PTSD comes in many formats, and for her, it was writing fiction. Jody Bremer is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Jody received a special certification and verification from the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists in Working with Military and Their Families in Private Practice. Servicemen from the Marines, Navy, Army and Air Force are a significant specialty, allowing her to provide personalized care for all of the military members and their families struggling with the specific hardships the military incurs, such as long-term separations, deployments, and PTSD.

Naomi Kryske is a Hurricane Katrina survivor whose fear and helplessness in the devastating Category 5 storm gave her insight into traumatic stress. Determined not just to survive the experience but to triumph over it, she wrote The Witness, an intense crime/suspense novel set in London and told from the victim's point of view. Naomi shares with us that overcoming PTSD comes in many formats, and for her, it was writing fiction. Jody Bremer is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Jody received a special certification and verification from the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists in Working with Military and Their Families in Private Practice. Servicemen from the Marines, Navy, Army and Air Force are a significant specialty, allowing her to provide personalized care for all of the military members and their families struggling with the specific hardships the military incurs, such as long-term separations, deployments, and PTSD.

This week, we welcome very special guest Jake Innes from the Gaming Cult Podcast! He's a real neato guy. We talk about the Game Boy Australia Summer Tour, education, kisses, Gaming Cult, Jake's brother Zac, PAX Australia, Skrillex, Tom's revelatory PS3 ambitions, PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale, Max Skelton, mic technique, Holland, PlayStation Plus (which, by the way, costs $69.95 per year), murder, Bert Newtown, our favourite fighting games, Epic Mickey: Power Of Illusion, short games, poo, my new PlayStation 2, the HD-DVD, and projectile vomiting.In SSST: Bioshock Infinite is delayed again, and won't come with the original Bioshock outside of the US. Journey's soundtrack is nominated for a Grammy. Capcom announce Mega Man X Street Fighter. Dark Souls 2 is coming. Square Enix are teasing something spacey-lookin'. Steam celebrate their new Big Picture mode with a big sale (mothafucka what you know?). Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3 is being used in military thingies.In Ask SSJ: we talk about Tom's breasts, our 'sexual bucket list', Space Jam, Flubber, warning labels, awful things we've done for money, VB, the complexities of gender (and genital-cupping), impressive skills, freezing time, some particularly horrific Would You Rathers,MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanHardcore Band: Ten Thousand Free Men & Their Families / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0Without Me (Kid Sample Remix): Kid SampleBacon Pancakes (Dubstep/Hardstyle Remix) - TheNoxicusCLICK HERE to download!"Needs more heroin." - Tom Sanderson, 9/12/2012.Check out the Gaming Cult Podcast! It's real real good! Honest!Add Sandsky on XBL: colourfastAdd Xavier on PSN: xavierrnFREE ADVICE: Don't change the channel. Don't touch that dial. We got it all on UHF.

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Michele Polacsek, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the University of New England, spoke on "Maine Youth Overweight Collaborative: Addressing Lifestyle for Young Patients and Their Families" on Dec. 16, 2009.

Tonight we discussed veterans healthcare with a specific focus on traumatic brain injuries. We spent an hour with Bruce McQuain from QandO.net and Annette, a dedicated wife and care giver for Eric, who was severely wounded in Iraq. Bruce spent 28 years in the Army and provided some perspective on the challenges the VA is facing, while Annette told us about the consequences. The unfortunate thing is that her story is not unusual. It tracks perfectly with this editorial from Lawrence Downes of the New York Times, For Wounded Veterans and Their Families, a Journey Without Maps "At a recent hearing in Washington before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, the men’s families told anguished tales of trips through bureaucratic hell in the transition between the Defense Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs. That terrain is notorious for its paperwork mountains and tripwires of red tape, but especially treacherous for those with traumatic brain injuries, the signature affliction of this five-year-old war. Mr. Bunce lost an eye in a roadside bomb blast that also thrust shrapnel into his frontal lobe. His father, Peter, said his care was so “stovepiped,” with nobody knowing what anyone else was doing, that doctors working on his head ignored his broken leg. Technicians nearly did an M.R.I. on his brain, not realizing — because scans had not been done — the danger from the metal in his skull. Nobody tried to coordinate his many medications. Time and again his parents had to cross the country looking for the right therapies and treatment. Whatever expertise they found they stumbled on; there was no one but them to manage his case. The V.A. relied on the brain-damaged young corporal to evaluate his own mental state, and once sent him a letter threatening to cut off benefits because he could not manage his affairs." Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who has been tremendous IMHO, gets it and is making changes, "FORT BLISS, Texas - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday said the military had made mistakes in treating returning combat troops including in their physical and mental health care and by providing some sub-standard housing. In a visit to Fort Bliss, Texas, Gates announced a change in government procedures to encourage troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan to seek treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) without fear of losing their security clearances and harming their careers. The announcement came just a day after closing arguments in a San Francisco federal court case in which veterans allege the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is unable to deal with the growing number of PTSD cases emerging from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars." As Bruce mentioned, PTSD and brain injuries are very different things. That said, neither situation is being adequately addressed by the VA, for a variety of reasons. Annette was a very compelling guest, helping us understand the frustrations and consequences of dealing with an overwhelmed system. She is a relentless advocate for her husband Eric. We admire her tenacity to get the best possible care for him. After listening to her describe the challenges, everyone, liberal and conservative, should be saying WE HAVE TO DO BETTER THAN THIS. All of our interviews are also available for download at iTunes and Podcast Alley via the Pundit Review Radio Podcast. What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week Kevin and Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10 pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Tonight we discussed veterans healthcare with a specific focus on traumatic brain injuries. We spent an hour with Bruce McQuain from QandO.net and Annette, a dedicated wife and care giver for Eric, who was severely wounded in Iraq. Bruce spent 28 years in the Army and provided some perspective on the challenges the VA is facing, while Annette told us about the consequences. The unfortunate thing is that her story is not unusual. It tracks perfectly with this editorial from Lawrence Downes of the New York Times, For Wounded Veterans and Their Families, a Journey Without Maps "At a recent hearing in Washington before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, the men’s families told anguished tales of trips through bureaucratic hell in the transition between the Defense Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs. That terrain is notorious for its paperwork mountains and tripwires of red tape, but especially treacherous for those with traumatic brain injuries, the signature affliction of this five-year-old war. Mr. Bunce lost an eye in a roadside bomb blast that also thrust shrapnel into his frontal lobe. His father, Peter, said his care was so “stovepiped,” with nobody knowing what anyone else was doing, that doctors working on his head ignored his broken leg. Technicians nearly did an M.R.I. on his brain, not realizing — because scans had not been done — the danger from the metal in his skull. Nobody tried to coordinate his many medications. Time and again his parents had to cross the country looking for the right therapies and treatment. Whatever expertise they found they stumbled on; there was no one but them to manage his case. The V.A. relied on the brain-damaged young corporal to evaluate his own mental state, and once sent him a letter threatening to cut off benefits because he could not manage his affairs." Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who has been tremendous IMHO, gets it and is making changes, "FORT BLISS, Texas - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday said the military had made mistakes in treating returning combat troops including in their physical and mental health care and by providing some sub-standard housing. In a visit to Fort Bliss, Texas, Gates announced a change in government procedures to encourage troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan to seek treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) without fear of losing their security clearances and harming their careers. The announcement came just a day after closing arguments in a San Francisco federal court case in which veterans allege the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is unable to deal with the growing number of PTSD cases emerging from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars." As Bruce mentioned, PTSD and brain injuries are very different things. That said, neither situation is being adequately addressed by the VA, for a variety of reasons. Annette was a very compelling guest, helping us understand the frustrations and consequences of dealing with an overwhelmed system. She is a relentless advocate for her husband Eric. We admire her tenacity to get the best possible care for him. After listening to her describe the challenges, everyone, liberal and conservative, should be saying WE HAVE TO DO BETTER THAN THIS. All of our interviews are also available for download at iTunes and Podcast Alley via the Pundit Review Radio Podcast. What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week Kevin and Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10 pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.