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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Calorie cycling can be a useful tool during both fat loss and building phases. In this episode, I break down how I use calorie cycling, including redistributing calories throughout the week, increasing or decreasing the weekly deficit, and using higher-calorie days around training.I also cover practical examples of how to set up calorie cycling during fat loss, when lower-calorie or protein-sparing modified fast days may make sense, and how I use calorie cycling in a building phase, including what I call a reverse refeed.So if you want to learn how to adjust your calorie intake throughout the week based on your goals, training, and recovery, this episode is for you.Let's talk about:Three Ways to Use Calorie Cycling During Fat LossRedistributing Calories Without Changing the Weekly Deficit + ExamplesProtein-Sparing Modified Fast DaysThe Trade-Offs of More Aggressive Calorie CyclingUsing Calorie Cycling to Change the DeficitIncreasing the Deficit With Lower-Calorie DaysUsing Maintenance Days to Reduce the DeficitHow I Typically Use Calorie Cycling With ClientsWhen to Increase the DeficitWhen to Decrease the DeficitChoosing the Right Size DeficitHow to Adjust Calorie Cycling Over TimeCalorie Cycling During a Building PhaseUsing Higher-Calorie Days Around TrainingWhere Calorie Cycling Can Go WrongHow to Set Up Higher and Lower DaysPractical Building Phase Calorie Cycling ExamplesAdjusting Calories as a Building Phase ProgressesThe Reverse RefeedWhy Use a Reverse Refeed?Who Should and Shouldn't Use a Reverse RefeedHow a Reverse Refeed Can Be MisusedHow to Set Up a Reverse RefeedLevels of Reverse Refeed + ExamplesBody Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889cFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=enHow You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform
Most real estate agents are trapped on the transaction treadmill, riding the commission roller coaster between feast and famine because they rely entirely on reactive referrals or passive marketing.In Day 1 of the September 1 Deal a Week Challenge, we break down the fundamental core of consistent deal flow: The Fisherman Mindset.Discover why predictable production starts with buyers, how to build and organize your "Buyer Tackle Box" across three distinct buckets, and how to execute the GCI Gap Audit to see exactly what inconsistency is costing your business each year.In this session, you'll learn:
What would it look like if you could be seen as the go-to expert in your field? Brand authority and credibility helps you become seen as that go-to expert, but does take a bit of work. The payoff includes more and better clients, higher rates, and peace of mind in your marketing efforts. In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can position yourself as a brand of authority and credibility.If you're enjoying the content we're creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group!Join Now >>In This Episode You'll:Explore building a visibility plan.Understand brand authority.Take three steps to building brand authority.Find it quickly:2:17 - Two Key Factors of an In-Demand Brand4:08 - Three Ways to Build Your Brand Authority Online4:38 - #1: Decide what you want your brand to be remembered and known for.5:55 - #2: Build brand authority through your brand visuals.7:30 - #3: Build social proof for your brand authority.More ways to connect:JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAMWORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACHJOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITERead the full show notes from today's episode HERE.Doors are NOW OPEN for The Rise Collective, an intimate group coaching experience designed for photographers whose work is strong—but whose business hasn't caught up yet. If you're ready to stop figuring it out alone and build a business that reflects your talent, this is your next step. We kick off on September 16th, 2026! DM RISE on Instagram for all the details: instagram.com/joyymichelleIf you're enjoying the content we're creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group!Join Now >>CLICK HERE TO GET 30% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!
Jim Osman continues in Psalm 145 with a picture of a God whose greatness cannot be searched out, known truly but never exhaustively, in any single attribute. He grounds that idea in Grudem's point that believers will never fully understand even one thing about God, not just God as a whole, and shows why that calls for a lifetime of praise rather than a passing thought.From there Osman turns to verses 4 through 6 and three concrete ways David describes for praising an unsearchably great God. The first is teaching the next generation to love and praise Him, which Osman argues is the calling of fathers specifically, not something to hand off to Sunday school teachers or Christian schools. The second is personally meditating on God's word and works until His splendor becomes genuinely attractive to the heart, not just known in the head. The third is warning others of God's fearsome judgments, from the flood to Sodom and Gomorrah to the final judgment, as a necessary part of presenting the gospel honestly.Osman challenges listeners to examine whether their own worship is shaped by daily meditation on God or whether it only shows up once a week, and he calls parents to make the praise of God the defining rhythm of their home. ★ Support this podcast ★
Send us Fan MailYou're 30 seconds into a conversation, and you can already see their eyes glazing over. Or worse, you're the one glazing. This week on Midweek Motivation, Jess gets honest about three ways we fake listen without meaning to, and what it actually looks like to hear someone well. If you've ever caught yourself mentally composing your response before the other person finished their sentence, this one will sting a little (in a good way).Discover:The three most common listening traps: distraction, self-focused listening, and listening with an agenda to fixWhy sharing a similar story back often feels like a competition instead of a connectionWhat Proverbs 18:13 says about answering before you've actually heard someoneA three-layer listening method: what happened, what it meant to them, what it touched in themHow to offer support without turning someone into a projectPresence is the first thing someone notices before a single word is spoken. And in a world full of scrolling, multitasking, and mental noise, the simple act of looking someone in the eye and actually hearing them might be the most radical thing you can do this week.Key Takeaways:Your presence is the number one gift you can offer someoneStay curious, not competitive. Ask follow-up questions instead of sharing a follow-up story.Listening to fix someone isn't love. Holding space for them is.Ask permission before jumping in with solutionsReal listening builds the kind of trust where people feel safe enough to be fully knownQuestion for you to think about:When is the last time you asked a follow-up question instead of sharing a follow-up story?If this made you rethink how you show up in conversations, share it with someone who needs it. Drop a comment and tell us which listening trap you're working on. Subscribe so you never miss a Midweek Motivation.Series: The Wild Work of God (Acts 1-6) at Westside Community ChurchFramework: BLESS (Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, Share)Scripture referenced: Proverbs 18:13SUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx?sub_confirmation=1Give to support this ministry and help us reach people all around the world: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/giveWebsite: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx#MidweekMotivation #Listening #BLESS #WestsideCommunityChurch #WildWorkOfGod #Communication #Relationships #ChristianLiving #Presence #ListenWell
Parents have an incredible responsibility to disciple their children. But that doesn’t mean we’re supposed to do it alone. In fact, one of the dangers Christian families can face—especially homeschool families—is allowing responsibility to slowly become self-sufficiency. We educate our children. We organize activities. We teach the Bible. We create community. Before long, we can begin acting as though our family is sufficient by itself. But that’s not the picture of Christianity we see in Scripture. You Can’t “One Another” Yourself The New Testament is filled with commands about how believers are to live together. Love one another. Honor one another. Serve one another. Bear one another’s burdens. Encourage one another. Forgive one another. Pray for one another. Those commands assume something important: Christianity is inherently relational. You simply can’t “one another” yourself. God has given parents the primary responsibility for discipling their children, but He has also placed believers within the body of Christ. And our children need that body too. Your Children Need More Than Christian Friends One of the great gifts of a healthy church is that it surrounds our children with Christians at many different stages of life. Your children need to see what following Jesus looks like at 25. At 45. At 65. At 85. They need to see faithful Christians walking through marriage, parenting, work, loss, suffering, service and old age. They need people outside their immediate family who know them, pray for them, encourage them and have watched them grow. Those relationships may seem insignificant while our children are young. Years later, we often discover just how significant they really were. Don’t Just Attend Church—Become Part of It Being present is important, but biblical community goes much deeper than occupying a pew each week. A healthy church gives your family opportunities to know and be known. To serve. To encourage. To pray. To bear burdens. To learn from believers in other generations. And your children need to understand that they aren’t simply consumers of church programs. They are part of the body too. Give them opportunities to serve. Let them work alongside adults. Help them learn people’s names and stories. Let them see that their presence and gifts matter. Three Ways to Start As you consider your family’s relationship with your church, start here: 1. Show up. Make gathering with God’s people a genuine priority. Our children learn what we value not simply from what we tell them, but from the choices they watch us make. 2. Move toward people. Learn names. Ask questions. Pray for people. Invite someone into your home. Notice when someone isn’t there. Don’t wait for biblical community to happen to you. Move toward others. 3. Become needed. Serve. Encourage. Build relationships. Teach your children to contribute rather than simply consume. Ask yourself a revealing question: If our family disappeared from our church next week, would anyone notice? And who would we miss? God didn’t design the Christian life to be lived alone. Parents have been given the tremendous responsibility of bringing their children to Jesus—but a healthy church surrounds our children with examples of what following Him looks like for a lifetime. Free Family Discipleship Resource We’ve created a free resource to help your family put this into practice: The Missing Piece of Family Discipleship: 41 “One Another” Commands Every Christian Parent Should Know Use these Scriptures during family devotions. Take one each week, talk about what it means, turn the command into a question, and consider together how your family can live it out within your church. DOWNLOAD THE FREE RESOURCE Then listen to the full conversation above as David and Leslie share why church became such an important part of their own family’s discipleship story. Continue Exploring Church + Family Discipleship We moved across the country for one reason.— a helpful article about the importance of a healthy church. Why your family’s commitment to church matters more than ever-– a podcast conversation with Angie Tolpin. Discipleship in Parenting— a podcast conversation with Dr. Albert Mohler Faith That Sticks— a book by Leslie Nunnery and Tricia Goyer about parenting and discipling preteens that was mentioned in today’s episode. Teach Them Diligently— a book on biblical parenting by Leslie Nunnery that was mentioned in today’s episode.
Most program directors carry a running list of questions they don't have time to answer, and tools they don't have time to build. RFP — Request for Partnership — is a one-page brief for turning those open questions into research and design partnerships with faculty, classes, and thesis students already on your own campus, in exchange for real feedback on what happened to their work. The Play is now available at http://rgalsup.com/rfp Need support? Three Ways to Engage – All Free I built the Playbook to be useful, not to be sold. That means no paywalls, no retainers, and nothing to register for just to read the work. Read the Plays. Every Play is free at https://rgalsup.com/grad-program-intake-playbook/. Start wherever your program needs the most help — each one stands on its own. Join a free webinar. I host free monthly webinars on specific Playbook topics, built around real conversations with people working on the same problems you are. One-time registration is required. The meetings occur monthly, on the third Tuesday at 11:00 AM EST. Click here to register. Talk to me directly. If something here is hitting close to home for your program — faculty enablement, hidden data in your platforms, evidence that nobody is using — I would genuinely like to hear about it. Free one-on-one conversations are available via Calendly. Click here to schedule a One-on-one with Rodney. Please book any available slot that works for you, as my schedule fills up fast. The offer is open. Let's make a difference one play at a time.
From the Inside Out: With Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein
Send us Fan MailFinding Meaning Through Viktor Frankl, Chabad Chassidus & TherapyIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we interview Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, a therapist and author of "Viktor Frankl and the Psychology of the Soul," about integrating CBT, marriage/family therapy, Viktor Frankl's logotherapy, and Chabad Chassidus. Schonbuch explains Frankl's core idea that humans are driven by meaning, not pleasure or power, and outlines three ways to find meaning: purposeful work, love/experience, and changing one's attitude when suffering can't be avoided. He describes creating TorahPsychology.org, holding Hakhel conferences inspired by the Rebbe's encouragement and a message sent to Frankl, and using a 30-day logotherapy workbook to reduce depression and anxiety. The conversation also covers shared meaning in marriage, rising divorce and estrangement, parenting tools (I=QR, connection/communication/reduced control), reflective listening, trauma and meaning, and incorporating Mitteler Rebbe teachings and “Tracht gut vet zein gut.”EPISODE SPONSORSYakira BellaYakira Bella is a modest, beautiful clothing brand with dresses that look and feel like designer pieces — elegant, well-made, and made to move with you all night — without the designer price tag. Their pieces get noticed and get compliments every time, and they're proud to be a brand featured on our podcast. Check out the link in our show notes.
Market consolidation is not surprising, says Jay Mehta with Veraz Advisors, after one of the best earnings seasons in 30 years followed by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh comments that inflation hasn't slowed meaningfully enough. Mehta's market outlook is a nod to Nvidia (NVDA) revenue growth, which he notes extends beyond hyperscalers. While energy prices and rising rates can impact growth, he expects AI spending to continue, and he is bullish on technology, power infrastructure and industrial beneficiaries of AI spending.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-...Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-...Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/19192...Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplu...Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-net...Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Daf Yomi Chullin 123Episode 2431Babble on Talmud with Sruli RappsTo sponsor a daf email sruli@babbleontalmud.comJoin the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BabbleOnTalmudSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Chullin.123a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro 01:51 Wrapping up which hides are like meat16:51 Measurements for yados for different flaying methods32:07 Understanding yados for a mat58:46 Conclusion
In this episode Gina offers listeners a series of questions they can ask themselves and suggestions they can implement during their experience of the discomfort associated with anxiety and panic.Turning to face the discomfort we are presented with during high anxiety moments can offer us the opportunity we are seeking to overcome the discomfort.Questions to ask oneself:What if there were more beyond that?What if distracting was keeping us in the loop and holding us back from the joy in life?What if chasing the desire to make the discomfort stop is actually keeping the pain and discomfort alive?What if the joy was in going through vs giving in to distraction and running away from discomfort?What if what we are looking for is in the opening of moving through the discomfort of what we think should be different than it is?Suggestions to implement:1.Slow down2.Get to neutral and be curious about the situation (take the personalization out of it ...look at it as if you were a researcher without an agenda)3.Remind yourself why you want to get to the other side of this situation and that it is joy that is found from going through the urge to fight flee or freeze when it is discomfort that you are dealing with not true danger.Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast.If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter.Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 Coaching Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership:Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety?Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. -Franklin D. RooseveltChapters0:28 Joy Beyond Discomfort2:58 Discomfort Isn't Dangerous5:50 Breaking the Anxiety Cycle9:58 Growth Through Grief12:26 Three Ways to Stay Aware16:46 Reflection Questions for HealingSummaryIn this episode, we reflect on reaching episode 400 and nearing 4 million downloads, and we thank listeners for sharing the show and sending feedback. We also note that people do not need a diagnosis to benefit from the discussion, since we all experience stress and discomfort in life.We focus on the idea of finding joy beyond discomfort. We repeat that discomfort is not dangerous, and we discuss the importance of letting that understanding move beyond logic and into the body. We explore the idea that distraction can keep us stuck in anxiety cycles, while going through the feeling can lead to freedom, peace, and joy.We distinguish between smaller fears that are easier to avoid and larger life events that cannot be avoided, such as loss, accident, or ending. We suggest experimenting with the smaller situations by choosing the opposite of the usual avoidance response and approaching them with curiosity and a sense of adventure.We then offer three practical suggestions: slow down, get to neutral and stay curious, and remind ourselves why we want to move through the situation. We emphasize noticing when we have gone back to old patterns without judgment, resetting, and trying again.We close by returning to the main questions about what lies beyond discomfort and how moving through it can open the way to what we are looking for.#Anxiety #AnxietyRelief #PanicAttacks #MentalHealth #EmotionalWellness #FindingJoy #Discomfort #CopingMechanisms #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness #JournalPrompts #SelfCare #StressManagement #Vulnerability #OvercomingFear #MindsetShift #HealingJourney #SelfAwareness #Resilience #Podcast #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #Episode400 #Milestone #4MillionDownloads #Gratitude #CommunitySupport #Awareness #Presence #Acceptance #FeelYourFeelings #EmotionalRegulation #InnerStrength #PersonalTransformation #MentalClarity #SlowDown #BeCurious #NonJudgment #EmotionalFreedom #LifeLessons #Quotes #FranklinDRoosevelt #Aloha #Peace #WellBeing #MentalHealthAwareness #StressRelief #SelfReflection #Journaling #SelfDiscovery #GinaRyanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Title: Three Ways to Live Speaker: Mike Tindall Passage: Matthew 7:21-29 Series: The Jesus Manifesto Recording Date: 30.08.2026 11AM
Should you narrate your own audiobook? In this episode, I talk with my friend and colleague Laura English, an audiobook narrator and producer who works closely with independent authors through Laura English Voice Over and Evergreen Studios. We discuss why authors should consider an audiobook, how to practice and prepare, home recording versus studio recording, coaching and directing, proofing and pickups, technical specifications, distribution, and marketing. We also discuss three production paths: doing everything yourself, narrating your book while hiring help with post-production, or hiring a professional narrator. Laura and I met during audiobook narration training in 2019. She was there when The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast was still an idea, which makes this conversation a full-circle moment for me. Laura is not a pharmacist, but her experience is highly relevant to pharmacist authors and other subject-matter experts who are deciding whether to narrate their own nonfiction books. As of August 2026, Laura offers audiobook consults at no cost. Book a discovery call with her, and get your questions answered. There are too many nuances to mention in a podcast episode, so don't be shy — Contact Laura! Laura English - Evergreen Studios: Simsbury, Connecticut Website https://www.lauraenglishvo.com/ Discovery Call with Laura https://www.lauraenglishvo.com/book-a-discovery-call/ Service for Authors https://www.lauraenglishvo.com/service-for-authors/ Email laura@lauraenglishvo.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-english-boogaert-8a9aba7b/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lauraenglishvo/?hl=en Why Make an Audiobook? Laura encourages authors to think of audio as one more way for readers to experience a book. Some people prefer audiobooks, while "hybrid readers" move between print, ebook, and audio depending on where they are and what they are doing. Audiobooks also improve access for people who have low vision, dyslexia, limited literacy, difficulty holding a book, or other barriers to reading print. Three Ways to Produce an Audiobook Laura and I discuss three possible paths: Do everything yourself. Learn the performance and technical sides of audiobook production, record the book, proof the audio, make corrections, edit, master, and upload the files. Narrate your own book and hire help. Perform the material yourself, then work with a proof-listener and audio engineer to create retail-ready files. Hire a professional narrator. Choose a narrator who understands your subject and can manage or support the production process. The right choice depends on your time, budget, access to professional help, production goals, and interest in learning the technical side of narration. Practice Before You Commit Laura recommends starting by reading a chapter aloud in a closet or another small, quiet room. Notice where you stumble, lose focus, rush, or misread a sentence. Then record three to five minutes on your phone and ask someone for honest feedback about your clarity, pacing, energy, and listener engagement. The goal is to find your natural voice. Do not imitate another narrator or slip into an announcer voice. Talk to the listener instead of sounding as though you are reading at them. Nonfiction can be educational and entertaining without sounding patronizing. Vocal stamina also varies. Laura recommends planning a short first session—perhaps 30 to 45 minutes of recording—before booking long blocks of studio time. Frequent breaks help protect both your voice and your body. Once production begins, try to record within a consistent period so your voice, recording environment, and delivery do not change noticeably between chapters. Proofing, Pickups, and Technical Specifications Every narrator makes mistakes. A proofer follows the manuscript while listening to the recording and identifies skipped text, incorrect words, unclear delivery, unwanted noises, and pronunciation problems. Those corrections are organized into a pickup packet so the narrator can rerecord them. Authors of medical or technical books should give the proof-listener and engineer a pronunciation guide. You know your subject, and a list of unfamiliar names and terms helps the production team distinguish a correct specialized pronunciation from an error. After the pickups are recorded, an engineer inserts the corrections, edits the files, and masters them to the chosen distributor's specifications. Laura strongly recommends hiring an engineer if you do not intend to make audio production a regular part of your work. Recording an entire book before learning that the files do not meet specifications can mean doing the work again. Plan Before Recording Before starting, confirm that you control the audio rights to the book. Review the manuscript and decide which front and back matter will be included. Write the opening and closing credits in advance, read chapter headings as they appear in the print book, and allow pauses that help listeners understand the structure. Audiobooks also need square cover art. Contact the original cover designer early rather than waiting until the narration is complete. If audiobook production is connected to your business, ask your tax professional whether any related costs may qualify as business expenses. Distribution and Marketing Laura encourages authors to research distributors instead of assuming there is only one choice. Options mentioned in the episode include ACX, Audiobooks Unleashed, and Author's Republic. Consider whether you want exclusive or wide distribution and whether library availability is important to you. When marketing, promote the book in all available formats. Add audiobook links to your website and newsletter, use QR codes at conferences and events, appear on relevant podcasts, share short audio samples, speak at libraries, and ask readers or colleagues for honest reviews. Authors may launch all formats together or stagger the audiobook release to create a second wave of attention. Laura's final message is simple: Get your books into audio. If you have written a book you care about, you can learn to narrate it, hire help for parts of the process, or work with a professional narrator. You have options. Recording and Production Resources Audacity — free audio recording and editing software GarageBand for Mac - recording and editing software Sweetwater microphone buying guide Whole Story Studio in Florida with Julie Walthers, audio engineer https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgwalthers/ Distribution and Marketing Resources ACX resources for authors ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange) Audio Sorceress Audiobook Empire Audiobooks Unleashed Author's Republic Curios InAudio Kobo Lantern Audio Leonardo Audiobooks Lucent Audio Prose Soundwise Spotify Related Episodes The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 347: Audiobook Narration Tips https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast/episode-347-10-audiobook-narration-tips-for-pharmacist-authors/ The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 293: EBOOK AND AUDIOBOOK PUBLISHING https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast/episode-293-ebook-and-audiobook-publishing-2024-pharmacist-authors-series-part-3-of-3-with-dr-janan-sarwar-and-dr-theary-chhim-from-publishing-in-doses-and-julie-gold-walthers-from-whole-st/ The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 255: Podcasting and author-read audiobooks discussion with Audivita Founder and CEO David Wolf https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast/episode-255-podcasting-and-author-read-audiobooks-discussion-with-audivita-founder-and-ceo-david-wolf/ The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 222: Interview with Julie Walthers, Audio Engineer and Audiobook Producer – Pharmacist Authors Series (Summer 2023) https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast/episode-222-interview-with-julie-walthers-audio-engineer-and-audiobook-producer/ The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 151: Audiobook Narration Tips and Resources for Local Authors https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/151 (This is my other podcast.) 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The differences between an adult Sunday school class and one for kids are quite striking. A class for toddlers and preschoolers is rarely organized around the logic of a Bible passage, or even a lesson outline. Instead, lessons are structured by the classroom schedule and environment—by a basic routine and activity centers that are designed for play, music, the Bible story, and other games or crafts. How do we prepare children's lessons that are Christ-centered, biblically faithful, engaging for kids, and oriented towards the distinct ways that kids learn? This workshop will help you learn how to do just that. Jared Kennedy serves as an editor for The Gospel Coalition. He is also co-founder of Gospel-Centered Family and the author of books for children and families like Faith-Builder Catechism (New Growth Press, 2023), Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission (Crossway, 2022), and The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible (New Growth, 2017). He, his wife Megan, and their three daughters live in Louisville, Kentucky, where they attend Sojourn Church Midtown. Announcing Rooted Children's Ministry Curriculum: Why and How to Use 'Gospel Basics' Building a Scope and Sequence for Biblical Literacy in Children's Ministry and Parents by Tara Davis and Cameron Cole Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates. Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Teachers are a gift to the world, and the work they do each day is transformational. They leave special marks on our lives, and their work is impactful. Teachers need to be reminded how remarkable and appreciated they are; they need to be reminded that their work matters in so many ways. This episode is about the big and small ways we can show appreciation and the impact that those demonstrations have on educators. The truth is that all employees and leaders need to know they are appreciated, and we get so much out of demonstrating gratitude. In this episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher talks with one of the remarkable gifts that we call “teacher,” Brian Hostetler, an educator at Aspen Academy in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Listen as Dr. Pilcher and Mr. Hostetler discuss why gratitude matters, particularly to educators; how to show gratitude in big and small ways; and the impact that demonstrations of gratitude have. Recommended Resources: Express Gratitude for Those on Your Journey, Three Ways to Show Gratitude Follow Host Dr. Janet Pilcher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetpilcher/
This week on The Awake Space Astrology Podcast, Laurie Rivers breaks down the intense astrology building toward the Pisces Full Moon and partial lunar eclipse, and why this energy does not have to be something we fear.The pressure has been building. Anxiety, anger, exhaustion, frustration, and uncertainty are running high. But this Full Moon also carries tremendous creative potential. The question is: What are you going to do with it?Laurie explains how to move out of overwhelm and into applied, sustainable action. Instead of scattering your energy through doom scrolling, outrage, or endless conversations about what is wrong, this is an opportunity to get organized, identify what you can influence, and make your next move.In this episode:The Pisces Full Moon and partial lunar eclipseMercury conjunct the Sun and the square to UranusWhy friction can become highly creative energyTurning anxiety, anger, and frustration into productive actionHow to stop disqualifying yourself and recognize your actual skillsPreparing without panic or fearListener questions about house size, the Ascendant, rising signs, sports, and astrologyThe Ralph Report and recent prediction hitsLaurie's forecast for weather, seismic activity, international tensions, technology disruptions, and other potential headlinesHow to stabilize yourself before making major decisionsShow LinksPeople join for the astrology and stay for everything else - Join at patreon.com/theawakespaceWhat's in the Headlines? Aug 23-30 CLICK HEREBook a session with Laurie CLICK HERECHAPTERS00:00 | The Energy Is BuildingWhy this is a week for turning pressure, frustration, and exhaustion into action.13:02 | Fear, Conflict & What Laurie Actually SeesNuclear fears, the Middle East, Turkey, NATO, and separating responsible forecasting from fear-driven astrology.19:08 | Rage, Systems & Collective ActionWomen, systemic failures, community support, and why anger needs somewhere productive to go.28:27 | Three Ways to Channel the EnergyTake inventory of your strengths, support each other practically, and use your voice.40:22 | Full Moon Rocket FuelHow the Pisces Full Moon and Mars can propel goals, planning, and meaningful action.53:00 | Listener Astrology QuestionsSmall houses with multiple planets, late-degree Ascendants, the fisrst house, rising signs, and changing cultural interests.01:14:00 | The Ralph Report + Weekly PredictionsA look back at recent prediction hits followed by Laurie's forecast for August 22 through 30.01:24:50 | How to Ride the Cosmic TsunamiStabilize first. Get clear. Then act. Laurie closes with practical ways to work with uncertainty and intense Full Moon energy.2027 Prepared releases September 3, with special pricing for Awake Space members. Laurie also shares updates about upcoming astrology classes, the September Awake Space Magazine, readings and consultations, and the next 2027 Prediction & Preparation event.Knowledge is only power when you know how to make your next move.Listen in, get grounded, and get ready to use the energy instead of letting the energy use you.
The midterms will definitively fall into one of three scenarios. Republicans began this Congress with a 220–215 House majority and hold the Senate 53–47. The environment is brutal for them: Trump's approval is at 33 percent, 70 percent disapprove of his handling of inflation and the cost of living, and the Democratic advantage on the generic ballot is getting close to eight points. But Republicans have a big money advantage, and the Senate map still requires almost everything to go right for Democrats.Scenario one is Ah, Nevertheless: Republicans retain both the House and Senate. They can lose two House seats and still hold 218, and a few candidate-specific wins, redrawn districts, or polling errors could get them there. The Senate is already a hard climb for Democrats, and all Trump has done his entire career is surprise people. But pretty much everything argues against this. The president's party usually loses seats in the midterms, Trump's approval and cost-of-living numbers stink on ice, and the battlefield is expanding into Republican territory. If the GOP holds both chambers, the story won't be that Trump beat the odds. It'll be that he is the odds. You don't bet against Big Donny T.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Scenario two is WINO — Win in Name Only: Democrats win the House by fewer than 10 seats while Republicans retain the Senate. This is, in my view, the most likely scenario as of August. Democrats get Speaker Hakeem Jeffries, control of the legislative agenda, committee gavels, subpoena power, and the ability to impeach by a simple majority. But with a tiny margin, every ideological bloc becomes a potential veto point. A handful of members could threaten Jeffries' speakership or stop legislation, and impeachment would be ceremonial without the Senate. Republicans keep the brake pedal while their senators become less Trump-aligned as his duck gets lamer. Democrats win the gavel, Republicans keep the brake pedal, and Jeffries ultimately pays the bill.Scenario three is My Blue Heaven: Democrats win the House by more than 10 seats and take the Senate, giving them at least 223 House seats and 51 Democratic-aligned senators. Trump's approval would need to remain in the low-to-mid-30s, affordability would need to dominate, and Democratic enthusiasm would have to survive the transition from the primaries to November. Progressives and the establishment would need to mend their fences and say, “Onward, onward, onward.” The Senate table would have to be almost entirely clean, including pickups in Alaska, Iowa, and Maine, plus a Michigan hold with Abdul El-Sayed.Ah, Nevertheless would mean Trump wriggled out of it yet again and avoided impeachment. WINO would produce a loud, hectic Democratic House that can investigate and pass bills but can't get much through the Senate. My Blue Heaven would give Democrats control of both chambers, allowing them to send legislation to Trump, multiply the investigations, and begin asking whether they have the votes to eliminate the filibuster.Those are the three paths in front of us: Republicans hold, the parties split power narrowly, or Democrats get their deliverance. It's a multi-versal ride that will only get clearer as we approach November.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:04:19 - Midterms Scenarios Revealed00:23:35 - Bernie Endorses Angie Nixon00:27:43 - National Debt00:31:01 - Iran00:35:16 - Kirk Bado on the Midterms01:06:41 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe
Have you ever grieved something that no one else could see? A friendship that quietly dissolved. A version of yourself you left behind. A relationship that is still technically intact but has become unrecognisable. And wondered why it hurt so much when, on paper, nothing had actually ended? There is a kind of grief that has no funeral. No flowers. No one checking in to ask how you are holding up. Because nothing has technically ended. No one has died. And yet something in you is grieving, quietly, persistently, and completely alone. In this Moment of Awe, we explore what ambiguous grief actually is, why it is one of the most isolating forms of human suffering, and three ways to begin honouring it. The Grief That Has No Name Maybe it is a friendship that slowly dissolved without a single defining moment. A version of yourself you left behind when life took a different turn. A relationship that is still technically intact but has become unrecognisable. A dream you set down so long ago you barely remember putting it there. This is ambiguous grief. And it is one of the most common, most isolating, and least validated forms of human suffering I encounter in my work. The reason it is so hard to carry is that the world only makes room for grief it can see. But the grief that has no name is often the heaviest kind. What Ambiguous Grief Actually Is Psychologist Pauline Boss first coined the term ambiguous loss in the 1970s to describe grief that occurs without closure, without the social permission to mourn, and without a clear ending. She identified two types. The first is when someone is physically absent but psychologically present. A parent with dementia who is still alive but no longer quite there. An estranged child. Someone you lost to addiction or mental illness who is still breathing but unreachable. The second is when someone is physically present but psychologically absent. A partner you have slowly grown away from. A friendship that became surface-level without either of you noticing. A version of yourself that showed up before the grief, before the loss, before life reshaped you. But ambiguous grief extends further than Boss originally mapped. It lives in identity loss, the grief of who you were before burnout, before motherhood, before the career change, before the diagnosis. It lives in life chapters closing without ceremony. In the slow fade of a relationship that was never officially over. What makes it so destabilising is that without a clear ending, there is no clear permission to grieve. And grief without permission goes underground, where it quietly shapes everything. Three Ways to Begin Honouring It Name it. Say it out loud, or write it down. I am grieving this friendship. I am grieving the version of myself I was before this happened. I am grieving the life I thought I was going to have. Naming it does not fix it, but it brings it out of the shadows and into the light where you can actually work with it. Grief that is named is grief that can move. Create your own ritual of acknowledgement. Ambiguous grief struggles because it has no funeral, no marker, no moment of collective recognition. So create one privately. Write a letter you never send. Light a candle. Take yourself somewhere meaningful and simply sit with what you are carrying. Ritual tells your nervous system that something real happened here, and that it is worth acknowledging. Resist the pressure to resolve it. Ambiguous grief does not always have a tidy ending. Sometimes the most psychologically healthy thing you can do is learn to hold the uncertainty without needing it to close. Not toxic positivity. Not forced forgiveness. Just the gentle, courageous act of saying: this is real, it matters, and I do not have to be over it yet. The Sadness You Have Been Trying to Outrun So here is the invitation. What if the sadness you have been trying to outrun is not a sign that something is wrong with you, but a sign that something mattered deeply to you? What if giving yourself permission to grieve the things that had no funeral is one of the most profound acts of self-compassion available to you right now? You do not need a reason the world would recognise to deserve to grieve. You just need something that mattered. And if it mattered to you, it was real. And real things deserve to be mourned. Because the more human we are with each other, the more we all rise. You can watch the video of this episode on YouTube. Newsletter: Catherine Plano for transformation. Instagram: @catherineplano for inspiration.
Pastor Aaron Prelock preaches on the warnings from Matthew 23 about how churches die.
What if everything you've been told about your "normal" thyroid labs is wrong? After years of struggling with unexplained weight gain and fatigue, I wish I had known then what I know now. My guest today, Dr. Amie Hornaman, experienced this firsthand. A former competitive bodybuilder, she suddenly found herself gaining weight and spiraling into a deep depression. Despite strict dieting and exercise, six different doctors told her she was "normal." It wasn't until she found a practitioner who looked beyond standard testing that she discovered the truth: she had Hashimoto's and was suffering from what she now calls "thyropause." In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Amie, a functional medicine practitioner and founder of the Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization. We dive deep into what thyropause actually is, why standard thyroid testing is failing women, and what every woman in midlife needs to know about the connection between sex hormones and thyroid health. The medical establishment is finally catching up to what Dr. Amie and I have been saying for years. We cover everything from the science behind T2, the forgotten thyroid hormone, to why women are routinely dismissed by their doctors. You will learn what you can do right now to actually optimize your hormones, not just accept the symptoms of aging.
This past weekend, Rev. Rufus Smith continued our Dear Corinth series with "Three Ways to Win in the Spiritual Life." In order to enjoy our eternal prize, we must exercise discipline, endure discomfort, and escape distractions.
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⚡️SWEET NOTE - 48 hours after the show is released...Aug 8 & 9 will personally jump into the comment section on YouTube to answer your questions/comments. Just scroll down below the video, leave your mark. Divine feminine, she is coming more than ever! For the show... have you felt something stirring inside you lately... an undeniable urge to stop shrinking, stop apologizing, and finally speak your truth? If so, you're not alone.In this heartfelt solo episode, I share an unscripted message inspired by the extraordinary conversations unfolding with clients right now. Across the world, women are experiencing a profound inner shift. A rising call to reclaim their voice, honor their worth, and step into who they were always meant to be.This awakening isn't always graceful. It can feel messy, emotional, and even disruptive. I explore why this is happening, how to move through it with compassion, and three practical ways to work with this powerful energy instead of resisting it. And, men, I state why this is important for you, too.Finally, we zoom out to the bigger picture: why the Divine Feminine is playing a vital role in humanity's evolution and the emergence of the New Earth.If you've been feeling the shift... this message was made for you.Time Stamps:00:00 – It Can't Be Stopped: The Divine Feminine Is Rising01:11 – Three Ways to Navigate this Awakening02:25 – Who This Impacts02:54 – Who Has Got Your Back03:23 – Women Are Leading the New Earth03:51 – My Personal Journey & Your Invitation
What does it really take to build sustainable wealth through investing and funnel marketing? In this episode, Kiana Danial, founder and CEO of Invest Diva, reveals her groundbreaking 'Triple Compounding' framework that blends investing in mindset, business, and external assets — all while mastering the generate, automate, and accelerate actions. Kiana shares her personal journey from being fired on Wall Street and struggling with Forex losses to generating over $1 million in revenue using ClickFunnels and building a $20 million investment portfolio. Discover how attending Funnel Hacking Live 2018 and focusing on a single, simple webinar offer transformed her business and mindset. Hear why Kiana debunks the myth that funnels need to be complex, how high-income skills like marketing and sales are essential, and why perseverance and integrity are non-negotiable in building financial freedom. Subscribe for more insights on entrepreneurship, funnel strategies, and wealth-building. Follow Kiana and check the links below to dive deeper into her Triple Compounding method and coaching programs. Follow Kiana on Instagram at the verified @InvestDiva Learn Triple Compounding: https://triplecompounding.com
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567. There's a voice in your head that has opinions about everything you do — and most of them are unkind. It replays your mistakes. It pre-edits your ideas before you even say them. It tells you that you're too much, not enough, or both at once. This week Dr. Judy Ho unpacks the inner critic: where it comes from, why it's louder for some people than others, what the neuroscience says about why it's so hard to shut up — and three evidence-based tools to change your relationship with it for good.Have a mental health question? Email Dr. Judy's team at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.comFind Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SavvyPsychologistMore from Dr. Ho on her other channels:Dr. Ho's website, Substack, LinkedIn.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips. Find a transcript at QuickandDirtyTips.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if everything you've been told about detoxifying your body is backward? After years of trying every functional medicine protocol, I wish I had known then what I know now about therapeutic plasma exchange. My journey with plasma exchange started a few months ago when I was looking for ways to address my own toxic burden. I was immediately presented with several options, including various binders, saunas, and IV therapies. Then, I discovered the profound impact of actually removing the plasma that carries these toxins. In the last year, I have opted to explore plasma exchange, and the results have been incredible. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Paul Savage, former ER doctor, now functional medicine physician and founder of MDLifespan. We dive deep into what therapeutic plasma exchange actually is, why standard detox methods often fail for severe toxic burdens, and what everyone needs to know about chronic inflammation right now. The medical establishment is finally catching up to what Dr. Savage has been practicing for years. We cover everything from the science behind plasma exchange and how it compares to standard treatments, to why environmental toxins are the root cause of so many chronic illnesses. You will learn what you can do right now to actually reduce your toxic load, not just manage the symptoms. What you'll learn in this episode: Why standard detoxification methods often fail to remove forever chemicals and plastics What therapeutic plasma exchange is and how it mechanically dilutes the body's toxic burden Why pacing the treatments a month apart is crucial to avoid severe Herxheimer reactions How the increase in environmental toxins is driving chronic fatigue, autoimmune issues, and cognitive decline Why the source of the albumin used in the exchange is a critical safety factor The truth about chronic infections like Lyme and how reducing toxins helps the body fight them How to effectively minimize your exposure to toxins in your daily environment About Dr. Paul Savage: Dr. Paul Savage is a functional medicine physician, author, and founder of MD Lifespan. He spent 10 years as an emergency room physician before his own health crisis led him to integrative medicine. He now helps patients with severe chronic illnesses truly heal by addressing their toxic burden through specialized plasma exchange protocols. Resources and People Mentioned: Air filter Dr. Myers uses in her home (Air Doctor): https://www.airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=1978 Water filter Dr. Myers uses in her home (Aquasana): https://get.aspr.app/SH1gxW Vibrant America Total Toxic Burden Test (with forever chemicals add-on): https://vibrant-wellness.com Dr. David Haase and the Maxwell Clinic: https://maxwellclinic.com/ Avoiding Toxins Book by Dr. Paul Savage: https://mdlifespan.com/plasma-exchange-guides/avoiding-toxins-guidebook/ Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.dramymyers.com/ Dr. Myers' Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/pages/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramymyers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers Connect with Dr. Paul Savage: Website: https://mdlifespan.com/
In the recent Greater Manchester mayoral contest the Conservatives finished behind Reform UK and Restore Britain. The right are split three ways for the first time in British political history, where usually the left vote fractures fatally. What are the implications as Andy Burnham makes his early moves?Rock & Roll Politics is live at the Edinburgh Festival from Sunday 16th of August with a different show each day.Tickets are available here. • Find out if you're owed on car finance at refundclub.co.uk/steve • Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law Limited, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA no. 8008114). Checking is free. A fee is payable only if your claim is successful. Eligibility: car finance taken out in the UK between 2007 and 2021. The average claim is around £829 per agreement; this is an average and not a guarantee of the amount you will receive. You can also claim yourself for free by contacting your lender or the Financial Ombudsman Service. refundclub.co.uk/steve Subscribe to Patreon here for exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, plus the regular podcast a day early and ad-free. Written and presented by Steve Richards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kalshi and Polymarket are the candy cigarettes of gambling — and they're targeting your kids right now. Prediction markets are classified as "financial markets," not gambling, to dodge age limits, betting caps, and consumer protections. Add paid influencers deceiving kids on their social feeds. And if that isn't enough, gambling habits start even earlier — with so called “loot boxes” in your child's video games.This episode is sponsored by:Retirement Ready? Get up to $20,000 in FREE Gold & Silver with a qualified purchase. Text ASKPHIL to 50505 or visit https://DrPhilgold.comDon't wait! If you're on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What if the Lie the Character Believes isn't really a lie? For years I've taught the Lie the Character Believes as the foundation of character arc. But over time, I've come to see that this concept may point toward something much deeper than just a mistaken belief. In this episode, I explore three increasingly complex models for understanding the Lie the Character Believes—from a simple false belief, to a limited perspective, and finally to an ego identity. Along the way, we'll look at why character arc may be less about transformation and more about alignment, how the backstory Ghost creates the identities that shape our stories, and why the deepest arcs mirror the lifelong process of individuation. We talk about: • Why the Lie the Character Believes isn't always a lie • The difference between false beliefs, limited perspectives, and ego identities • How the Ghost creates the coping mechanisms behind character arc • Why character arc may be better understood as alignment rather than transformation • The relationship between story, consciousness, and individuation • Why archetypal stories resonate so deeply with readers • Examples from Jane Eyre, Everything Everywhere All at Once, A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Matrix, and more Whether you're developing a story, studying character arc, or simply fascinated by the deeper psychology of storytelling, I hope this conversation offers a fresh perspective on one of story theory's most foundational concepts. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 02:51 The Lie the Character Believes Isn't Really a Lie 03:45 The Lie Starts Out as Truth 04:40 Yesterday's Truth Is Tomorrow's Lie 06:39 Three Ways to Understand the Lie the Character Believes 07:55 The Lie as Separation 09:53 Three Stories, Three Models 11:05 How the Ghost Creates the Lie 12:35 The Point at Which the Story Begins 13:27 Coping Mechanisms That Become Cages 14:40 Why Character Arc Is Alignment Rather Than Transformation 15:44 Non-Reactivity as the Path 17:14 Four Examples 18:10 The Lie the Character Believes as Social Reality 20:10 The Tyrant-Ogre Holdfast: Keeper of the Status Quo 22:40 Character Arc as the Union of Consciousness and the Unconscious 23:44 Want More? Shadow Archetypes: Writing Complex Fictional Characters 25:22 On the Blog: Why Honesty Makes Flawed Characters More Likable Read the accompanying post: https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/lie-the-character-believes-consciousness LINKS & RESOURCES Want More? 8-WEEK COURSE: Shadow Archetypes: Writing Complex Fictional Characters Learn how passive and aggressive shadow archetypes reveal the deepest fears, coping mechanisms, and transformational opportunities within your characters' arcs. This eight-week email course explores how archetypal psychology can help you create richer inner conflict, more resonant themes, and stories that reflect the deeper patterns of human growth. Sign Up Here: https://kmweilandstore.com/b/shadow-archetypes-course
What if the biggest obstacle to healing isn't your circumstances—but what you believe about yourself?In this episode of the Soul Sense Podcast, Mark Verkler sits down with author and speaker Tom Anderson for an honest conversation about moving from fear, shame, and striving into the freedom of living as God's beloved son or daughter.Drawing from more than 50 years of marriage, counseling, and personal transformation, Tom shares how God reshaped his identity through seasons of struggle, wilderness, and faith. Together they explore why so many Christians wrestle with shame, why healing often takes time, and how the gospel changes the way we see ourselves.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why God often gives a promise before the trial• The difference between living as a fearful servant and a beloved child• How toxic shame keeps us stuck• Why healing begins by believing what God has already accomplished• Three practical ways to remain rooted in God's love• How relationships expose—and help heal—our brokenness• What it means to live from God's acceptance instead of striving to earn itGuest: Tom AndersonWebsite: https://tomanderson.inEpisode Chapters00:00 Introduction00:13 Meet Tom Anderson00:53 Eight Difficult Years of Marriage03:00 God's Word in the Wilderness05:10 Why God Tests His Promises07:00 Living as a Beloved Son or Daughter11:54 From Fearful Servant to Beloved Child16:25 Understanding Toxic Shame22:27 Three Ways to Remain in God's Love26:05 From Self-Focus to Loving Others30:05 Overcoming Condemnation34:45 Where to Begin When You Feel Like You're Failing God37:10 A Common Misconception About Healing40:10 Final Encouragement40:54 Tom's Books & Resources42:26 Closing ThoughtsIf this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast, leave a rating or review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and share it with someone who could use this message.Learn more about Samaritan's Well Counseling:https://samaritanswell.com
Have you ever made a decision that, on reflection, made no sense? Stayed in a job you hated, a relationship that was wrong, a group that did not value you? And wondered why you could not just leave? The answer is not weakness. The answer is biology. We are wired to belong. Not as a preference, not as a personality trait, but as a survival imperative. And when that wiring is running quietly in the background, it shapes far more of our lives than we realise. In this Moment of Awe, we explore what the science reveals about belonging, why the pull to fit in is so powerful, and three ways to begin cultivating the kind of belonging that fills you rather than depletes you. The Hunger You Did Not Choose For most of human history, being cast out of your group meant death. Your nervous system has not forgotten that. It still treats rejection and exclusion as a physical threat, and it responds accordingly. This is not poetic language. Neuroscientist Matthew Lieberman, in his research at UCLA, found that the brain processes social rejection in the same region it processes physical pain. Being left out hurts, literally, in the same way a broken bone does. Psychologist Roy Baumeister found something similar from a different angle: the need to belong is one of the most fundamental human motivations, operating across cultures, ages and contexts. When that need goes unmet, people will go to extraordinary lengths to satisfy it, often at significant cost to themselves. I call this belonging hunger. It is the background drive that makes you shrink yourself to fit in. It keeps you in rooms that diminish you, because being in the room feels safer than being outside it. It makes you agree when you disagree, perform when you are exhausted, and betray your own values to avoid the terror of exclusion. And most people have no idea it is happening. That is what makes it so powerful. Belonging hunger does not announce itself. It simply distorts everything quietly: your choices, your relationships, the way you see yourself. Counterfeit Belonging and the Real Thing Here is the distinction that changes everything. Counterfeit belonging requires you to hide parts of yourself in order to be accepted. It feels like belonging from the outside. It looks like belonging on paper. But there is always a cost, and you pay it in the quiet exhaustion of maintaining a version of yourself that is not quite true. Genuine belonging is what happens when you are accepted because of who you actually are, not in spite of it. Brené Brown puts it perfectly: fitting in is the opposite of belonging. Fitting in requires you to change yourself. Belonging requires you to be yourself. Three Ways to Cultivate Genuine Belonging This is not a single dramatic act. It happens in small, honest moments. Here is where to begin: Audit where you currently belong. Look at the groups, relationships and environments in your life and ask honestly: do I feel safe to be myself here? If the answer is no, that is not belonging. That is performance. And performance is exhausting. Risk being seen in one relationship. Genuine belonging begins with one moment of authentic self-disclosure. Not a dramatic revelation, simply a real opinion, a real feeling, a real admission. Then notice what happens. The people who respond with warmth to your authenticity are the ones worth investing in. Build your belonging from the inside out. The most durable sense of belonging comes not from finding the right group, but from belonging to yourself first. When you are deeply connected to your own values, your own truth, your own sense of who you are, you carry belonging with you. No one can grant it, and no one can take it away. The Distance You Have Been Feeling So here is the invitation. What if the loneliness you have been feeling is not about the people around you, but about the distance between who you are with them and who you actually are? What if genuine belonging, the kind that actually fills you rather than depletes you, is available to you right now? Not when you find the right people or the right place, but when you stop hiding the person you already are. You were not made to fit in. You were made to belong. And belonging begins the moment you stop asking permission to be yourself. Because the more human we are with each other, the more we all rise. You can watch the video of this episode on YouTube. Newsletter: Catherine Plano for transformation. Instagram: @catherineplano for inspiration.
Christians in much of the world today face pressures. Few, however, face anything as intense as those Christians who lived under the first few decades of authoritarian rule in either the Soviet Union or Communist China. At least not yet.While freedom and opportunity still remains, Christians today would be wise to consider the experiences of Christians under the Soviets and Chinese Communists. Though both situations shared many similarities, they developed in starkly different manners. Why did they differ so much? What lessons can we glean and apply in our own situations? And what cautionary flags can we recognize and avoid?On this encore episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast, Andy examines a helpful case study of the Christian experience under the Soviets and Chinese. This comparison, produced originally by Nik Ripken in his book The Insanity of Obedience, provides many helpful insights for Christians today.If you find this material helpful, please share it with your friends and leave us a five-star rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, don't forget to subscribe to the show, so you'll never miss out when new episodes drop.To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following.The Insanity of Obedience: Walking with Jesus in Tough Places, by Nik Ripken (book): https://www.christianbook.com/insanity-obedience-walking-jesus-tough-places/nik-ripken/9781433673092/pd/673090Christian Emergency Alliance: https://www.christianemergency.com/Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergencyThe Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria
Drawing from Matthew 5:21-32, this sermon explores Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount as he uses three case studies from the Law to reveal how the condition of the human heart determines the health of our relationships. The pastor argues that the kingdom of God is fundamentally relational, and that Jesus consistently moves beyond outward behavior to address the inward condition of the heart. Using the central statement "the value you place on people determines the value of your relationships," the sermon identifies three destructive patterns -- devaluing people, objectifying people, and making people replaceable -- and contrasts them with how God values humanity. The sermon concludes with the reminder that every person bears inherent worth as an image-bearer of God, and that Christ's sacrificial death is the ultimate demonstration of human value.
Scripture Reading: Micah 6:6-8
Some months your money feels calm, and some months it feels like chaos, even when your paycheck stays exactly the same.This week on the podcast I'm reading Chapter 3 of my book, SpendFirst®. It's the chapter where a lot of people finally set down the self-blame and see that their system was the thing missing all along.Most budgeting sorts your spending by category: housing, food, fun. And the piece it leaves out is the one that actually gets to you, which is timing. When you start looking at how your money behaves instead of only what it's for, the whole picture settles.A few things this chapter opens up:Why knowing what you spend still leaves the stress in place, and what's been missing.The three waves your money moves in: SpendFixed, SpendFreely, and SpendFuture, and how sorting by them brings order to the mess.The moment people exhale, when the shape of their money finally comes into view and the calm follows.You can start sorting your own waves before the book is even out. Grab your free Quick Start Guide at https://SpendFirst.com/start
In this episode, Christina Poon, the General Manager at the Detroit EDITION, shares the three layers of impact a hotel can make on its city: a gathering place, an economic engine, and a career catalyst that keeps talent home. You'll hear what she learned advocating for the neighborhood on the board of the Union Square Partnership, including the 14th Street mural painted by a couple hundred volunteers, and the city-first strategy behind the Detroit EDITION. A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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#178: Three ways our diocese is fostering vocations to the priesthood On this episode of Walk Humbly, Bishop Burbidge recaps the Battle of the Altar Servers and the Quo Vadis and FIAT summer camps that took place this month. It's not too early to take action in advance of elections this fall. Pledge to vote no on two critical ballot initiatives threatening Virginia's state constitution at catholicsvoteno.com. The Diocesan Week of Service will return later this year! Save the date for November 9-15. Bishop Burbidge also previews the inaugural Vianney Dinner supporting the cause of seminarian education in our diocese. Click here to learn more about the Seminarian Education Endowment. Lastly, Bishop answers a listener question from Mark, a parishioner of the Basilica of Saint Mary: "We heard Jesus's parable of the sower recently at Mass. I am wondering if Bishop Burbidge would share his perspective as a spiritual father. Whenever I hear this passage, I wonder whether I am like rich or rocky soil." Walk Humbly welcomes listener questions for Bishop Burbidge. Call or text (703) 778-9100 anytime with your question. Connect with Walk Humbly and Bishop Burbidge by texting WALKHUMBLY to 84576 for occasional alerts and updates.
Not all mistakes are equal. In networking—and in life—there's a big difference between trying and failing, doing nothing, and doing harm. Learn why effort (even flawed effort) should be celebrated. Doing this will build trust and lead to more referrals, introductions and opportunities. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.
Less than 1% of U.S. businesses that ever raise outside money end up raising venture capital, and most founders chasing it don't actually need it.In this entrepreneur interview, Jeff Amerine — a venture capital investor and longtime advisor in the startup ecosystem — breaks down the real landscape of startup funding: when to bootstrap, when to raise, and why most companies burn time chasing the wrong kind of capital. He and co-hosts Daniel Koonce and Grace Gill also dig into what VCs actually look for, the most common fundraising mistakes founders make, and the difference between convertible notes and SAFEs.Whether you're bootstrapping your first idea or getting ready to pitch investors, this conversation will change how you think about who to raise from and when.What you'll learn:The three main ways founders fund a business and how to know which one fitsWhy raising venture capital has only gotten harder, and what VCs are really evaluatingThe most common fundraising mistakes founders make (and how to avoid them)Convertible notes vs. SAFEs, explained in plain EnglishWhat a strategic investor actually offers and when it's worth taking their money⏱️Chapters 1:26 Welcome to the Startup Junkies Podcast 2:03 The Three Ways to Fund a Small Business 3:43 What Is Bootstrapping? 5:33 Does Venture Capital Only Fund Tech Companies? 6:46 The Truth: Less Than 1% of Businesses Raise VC 7:33 When Is a Founder Ready to Raise Money? 9:59 Why Raising Venture Capital Has Gotten Harder 11:15 Inside a VC Firm: From 1,000 Deals to 3 or 4 12:43 How to Actually Find Investors 14:19 Common Fundraising Mistakes Founders Make 16:43 Convertible Notes vs. SAFEs, Explained 21:27 Why Startups Actually Need Money 23:35 What Are Strategic Investors — And Are They Worth It? 27:16 The Deal Jeff Wishes He'd Invested In
What if the fatigue, inflammation, and mystery symptoms you have been experiencing are not in your head, but hidden in an immune system that is simply overwhelmed? This week, we explore why standard medical testing often misses the true root cause of chronic illness. You will hear how hidden infections, toxic mold exposure, and daily stress can compound over time until your body can no longer compensate. Founder of the Functional Nurse Academy, Melissa Schreibfeder, joins me to share her personal journey from debilitating postpartum fatigue to complete recovery. From the limitations of conventional thyroid care to the hidden burden of Lyme disease and toxic mold, Melissa reveals the unconventional interventions that finally worked. If you have ever been told your labs are normal while you still feel exhausted, this conversation will help you take back your health with clarity and hope. What you'll learn in this episode: Why a standard lab result does not automatically mean your body is functioning optimally The "cup overflowing" concept and how Lyme, toxic mold, and stress compound to trigger chronic illness How a functional nurse can help you access comprehensive lab testing outside the confines of insurance The 17-year gap between medical research and standard clinical guidelines Why healing is rarely linear and how to interpret a Herxheimer reaction during recovery The surprising role that faith, purpose, and stress management play in physical immune resilience How to build a collaborative healthcare team that focuses on prevention before disease develops The exact steps Melissa took to go from severe chemical sensitivity to living a vibrant, symptom-free life About Melissa Schreibfeder: Melissa Schreibfeder, RN, is a registered nurse, approved provider of continuing nursing education, board-certified functional medicine practitioner, and founder of the Functional Nurse Academy. After navigating Hashimoto's, chronic Lyme disease, toxic mold-related illness, and debilitating fatigue, she built a functional medicine practice focused on root-cause education and health promotion. She later established the Functional Nurse Academy to help nurses apply functional medicine principles within their legal scope of practice. She also founded the Christian Functional Medicine Academy to expand access to root-cause training for other healthcare professionals and certified health and wellness coaches. Resources mentioned: LymeStop Clinic: https://lymestop.com/ Vibrant America Lyme testing: https://www.vibrant-america.com/ Ozone therapy (receive 10% off with this link) The Autoimmune Solution™ Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.dramymyers.com/ Dr. Myers' Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com/ Dr. Myers' Newsletter: https://dramymyers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramymyers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers Connect with Melissa Schreibfeder: Functional Nurse Academy: https://functionalnurseacademy.com/ Christian Functional Medicine Academy: https://www.christianfma.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionalnurseacademy/ The Functional Nurse Academy Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595479 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@FunctionalNurseAcademy Special Offer:
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances, your competition, or your lack of opportunity, but the way you see yourself? Pastor Mike Kai reveals how insecurity, intimidation, comparison, and imposter syndrome can limit your growth in leadership, business, and life and how changing the way you think can transform the way you live. In this powerful episode of Pound for Pound Leadership, Great Life series - Pastor Mike Kai has an honest conversation about overcoming insecurity, stepping into your calling, and breaking through the mental barriers that keep leaders from reaching their full potential. Pastor Mike shares his personal battles with insecurity, including feeling like he wasn't enough, and explains how many of us struggle with questions of worth, value, and whether they truly belong in the rooms they've been called to enter. From entrepreneurship and coaching to leadership and faith, Pastor Mike breaks down the connection between insecurity, intimidation, imposter syndrome, comparison, and fear of failure. He challenges you to stop trying to become someone else and embrace who God uniquely created you to be. In this episode, you'll learn: Why insecurity often comes from not understanding your identity and worth How imposter syndrome affects entrepreneurs and leaders Why comparison can rob you of confidence and purpose How to shift your mindset and see yourself the way God sees you The importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in you How changing the way you think can change the way you lead Pastor Mike reminds us: "When you change the way you think, you change the way you see. When you change the way you see, you change the way you speak — and you change the rest of your life." Don't miss this inspiring conversation on leadership, faith, confidence, and becoming the best version of yourself. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to the Great Life & Investing in Yourself Pastor Mike opens the episode by celebrating everyone who made the investment to grow and become better leaders. 01:28 – Overcoming Insecurity: Everyone Has Something They Battle Pastor Mike shares his personal struggle with insecurity and how feeling "not enough" can create limitations in life. 03:04 – Understanding Your Identity & Worth How insecurity impacts leadership, business, and the way you view the value you bring. 03:40 – Knowing Your Value: Stop Undervaluing Yourself Pastor Mike shares how he struggled with charging for his coaching because he underestimated the value of his time and experience. 04:36 – Walking Into Rooms That Intimidate You Overcoming the fear of entering spaces where you feel like you don't belong. 05:40 – Wherever You Are in Your Journey, Growth Requires Courage Whether you're starting out or at the peak of your career, insecurity can show up. 05:50 – Understanding Intimidation & Where It Comes From Why intimidation often comes from our own imagination and the stories we tell ourselves. 07:03 – Insecurity, Intimidation & Imposter Syndrome How imposter syndrome convinces you that you're pretending to be something you're not. 07:40 – Entrepreneurship, Calling & Stepping Into New Roles Pastor Mike discusses his entrepreneurial journey and stepping into coaching. 08:58 – The Trap of High Expectations Why lowering unrealistic expectations can help you build momentum and achieve more. 09:22 – Fear of Failure & Imposter Syndrome How fear of disappointing others can hold leaders back.09:44 – Perfectionism: Nothing Is Perfect Why waiting for perfect conditions prevents progress. 10:25 – Low Self-Esteem & Confidence Challenges How self-belief impacts leadership and personal growth. 11:06 – Stop Comparing Yourself to Others Pastor Mike shares how comparison creates intimidation and why you must embrace who God created you to be. 13:32 – Past Experiences & Breaking Free From Imposter Syndrome How failures and setbacks shape your confidence and how to rewrite the story. 14:20 – Three Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome 1. See yourself the way God sees you 2. See yourself the way the people who believe in you see you 3. Change the way you think to change the way you see 15:40 – The Story of Joshua & Caleb: Seeing Differently Lessons from Numbers 13 and why perspective determines your future. 18:27 – Ready for a Reset? Changing your thoughts changes your vision, your words, and ultimately your life. 19:08 – Subscribe & Follow Pastor Mike Kai Where to find more leadership, sermons, and personal growth content. 20:03 – Close the Gap: Turning Awareness Into Action Pastor Mike introduces the Close the Gap Masterclass and how leaders can identify the difference between where they are and where God designed them to be.
Money Monday has arrived, and Don kicks off a new weekly series based on his book Financial Fysics. The first “law” may surprise you: according to Don, every dollar ever earned comes from just three sources—luck, theft, or work. He and Tom debate where investing belongs, why entrepreneurship remains one of the best paths to wealth, and how much luck really contributes to financial success.Then they answer a listener's retirement planning question about whether to finance a Florida townhouse or withdraw money from a Roth IRA. Along the way they discuss Roth conversion strategy, Florida HOA reserve funds, special assessments, and why building a retirement plan should always come before deciding where the money comes from.00:00 Welcome to Money Monday00:12 A new weekly Financial Fysics series begins01:35 Why anonymous two-star book reviews are so frustrating02:40 Free Financial Fysics book giveaway03:50 Rule #1: There are only three ways to make money04:45 Luck—including investing, lotteries, and inheritance06:35 Theft, fraud, and unethical financial products07:55 Why successful investing combines work and luck10:30 How most great fortunes are actually built12:10 Entrepreneurship, risk, and creating wealth13:35 Understanding just how large a trillion dollars really is15:50 The biggest takeaway from Rule #117:15 Preview of next week's rule: Supply and Demand18:15 Why listener questions slow down during the summer19:15 Listener Question: Should a retiree finance a Florida townhouse or withdraw money from a Roth IRA?21:10 Florida HOA reserves and avoiding expensive surprises24:30 Why retirement planning comes before choosing an account26:00 Why the Roth IRA is probably the last account to tapQuestions? Comments? Click!
This episode is for the teachers, the homeschool parents, and anyone with a kid in a classroom of any kind. Billy Hutchinson, director of Colson Educators at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, joins the show to break down a simple but powerful idea: nothing about education is neutral. Every teacher, every textbook, and every campus culture is shaped by a worldview, whether anyone says so out loud or not. Billy walks through the three places where worldview actually gets formed in a kid's education: the teacher, the curriculum, and the campus culture. He explains why a "Christian school" can still function just like a secular one, why a secular curriculum isn't automatically the enemy, and what parents should actually look for at graduation season if they want to know what a school truly values.We also get into phones, social media, and AI, and why Christian parents need to think beyond "how do I use this tool better" to the bigger question underneath: what is this doing to my kid's understanding of what it means to be human?If you're a teacher, a homeschool parent, or just someone raising kids in this cultural moment, this conversation will change how you look at every school day.Learn more and access free resources for educators at colsoneducators.org/tbu.
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has broken down, and the Middle East is once again on the brink of a much larger conflict. Buck breaks down the latest developments, including Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump's military response, the impact on global oil markets, and what could happen next. He outlines three possible scenarios: a limited exchange followed by renewed negotiations, a sustained U.S. military campaign to pressure Iran, or a broader regional war involving Iran's proxies and Israel. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the Buck Sexton Show Podcast on IHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Buck Sexton:Facebook – / bucksexton X – @bucksexton Instagram – @bucksexton TikTok - @BuckSexton YouTube - @BuckSexton Website – https://www.bucksexton.com/Support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@BuckSextonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week's episode features a Chick Corea set with three tunes in very different settings. First we feature two young jazz artists with debut albums and a pair of Miles & Trane tunes in honor of their centennial birthdays. We complete this show honoring David Clayton Thomas from BS&T who passed on last week. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Caelan Cardello ~ Music for the People ~ Chapter One Matt Hall ~ Charlie's Harley ~ I Hope to My Never John Coltrane ~ Like Sonny ~ Coltrane Jazz Miles Davis ~ Black Comedy ~ Miles In the Sky Chick Corea ~ Matrix ~ Now He Sings, Now He Sobs Chick Corea ~ Armando's Rhumba ~ My Spanish Heart Chick Corea And Gary Burton ~ No Mystery ~ Native Sense - The New Duets Blood, Sweat & Tears ~ Spinning Wheel ~ Blood, Sweat & Tears
In this episode, Emily Jensen shares about how we can worship God with our words, our works, and our whys. Emily Jensen is a podcaster and the cofounder and served as content director for Risen Motherhood. She is also the author of 'Worship', which is part of Crossway's Disciplines of Devotional series published in partnership with The Gospel Coalition. ❖ Listen to “Singing Is for Everyone and Every Day" with Kristyn Getty: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.
In this interval workout, Alisa Keeton invites you to move your body so you can return to your body—and encounter a God who created it. This is not a "have to." It's a get-to. A chance to care for your body, nourish it, and remember that worry and striving lead toward bondage, while presence leads toward freedom. A Question to Begin When was the last time you felt truly seen by God? Because the God who sees… sees you. Today's Scripture
Inflation just hit 3.8%, the highest it's been since 2023. That means that $100 you had in January? It's worth about $96.30 today. So today, Nicole breaks down three tools that protect your money when inflation runs hot: I bonds, TIPS, and gold. She explains exactly how each one works, who each is best for, and the critical differences between them — including why gold didn't spike during the pandemic inflation surge the way everyone expected, and why right now might actually be different. Plus, Nicole shares a little-known strategy called the "gift box" method that lets couples legally stack up to $40,000 in I bond purchases in a single calendar year. Here is a Money Rehab episode about how to invest in gold Check out Nicole's financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole's company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab's Instagram and Nicole Lapin's Instagram Here's what Nicole covers today: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 00:18 Inflation Is Back — And We're All Feeling It 01:33 What's Driving the Surge (It's Not Just Gas) 02:30 What 3.8% Inflation Actually Does to Your Dollars 02:56 I Bonds: The Inflation-Fighting Investment Nicole Loves 04:34 I Bonds 05:06 TIPS 08:04 Gold: Flight to Safety or Inflation Hedge? 10:00 Why Gold Thrives When the Economy Is a Dumpster Fire 11:40 Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank: The Gift Box Strategy All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.