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Kiera shares ways practices can make patients feel valued from that first visit to their final treatment, including tips for establishing consistency, intentionality, and the genuine connections between it all. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I wanted to just talk about how to help people feel valued. Like, I know that seems so cliche. I know you're like, great, but patience to team members, like, what are some of those secret sauces that just really make people feel that extra ump to feel that extra peace? Because honestly, patients don't leave because of bad dentistry. Patients leave because they don't feel seen, known, or valued. And I don't think it's about being overly nice.   I just think it's about being intentional. And so today I want to just kind of dive into something that's going to impact your patients, your team, your leaders. of just like little tips. What are some little ways? And I'll I'll do a patient side and I'll do a team side of how do you help people just feel valued, feel like humans? And the reason I want to bring this up is because I feel like this actually is a like, gosh, it's like the   Like the cheat code, if you will, to success right now. I feel like so many people are mean. I feel like so many people don't genuinely care right now. People are just not nice in the world anymore. And so to me, I'm like, this is the cheat code to success. This is one of the easiest ways for you to improve and to win in the patient experience, to improve and to win in the team retention experience. And it's one of those of like, how do we have a full journey and different little things to have? So   A lot of pieces that I'm gonna pull from are a book that I really enjoyed, Unreasonable Hospitality. If you haven't read it, read it. That one is one of my like go-tos that I think of often of how can I make magic moments for my patients and for my team. And that's really showing them and help them to feel valued. So a couple of things, and this ties to leadership and this ties to patient experiences. We've got to make sure that we're consistent, having consistency in how we lead, not having favorites, consistency in our patient experience. There was a book, gosh.   I can see the title of it. It's blue. You guys are gonna like write me an email and tell me what it is. But it was about this guy who went to the barber. And every time you go into the barber, it was a different experience. So, like the first time he got like a warm towel and a great shave. Then the second time he like got a shave, but not a warm towel, and then he got a drink. The third time, like towel, no shave, no drink. And he left. And I thought about it like.   Gosh, if you could just be consistent. I think about Starbucks. People say I go to Starbucks not because they have great coffee, but because I know it's always going to be consistent every time I go. And I think about this like people want that consistency. They want the experience to be consistent. They want their boss to be consistent. Like every single month we do one-on-one check-ins and I check in on you on your life and who you are. And we do morning huddles every day. Like things that can feel consistent with our patients. We have a warm handoff. Like it's   A handoff every single time where it just feels like we're a put together movie set, if you will. Like it's like we don't feel rushed. I remember I was in the ER for my appendix years ago. Yep. That was fun. That was a fun moment. And I remember the ER doctor just it felt like he was the nicest human in the entire world. I was not doped up on drugs. at the point, I was in a lot of pain still, but he was so nice to me. And my husband happened to like step out to go use the bathroom and   I remember he's like, Kiera, I saw that ER doctor and he was freaking running, like running. But as soon as he got to the door, he like put himself together, walked in, and was like calm as a cucumber. And I think for us in our patient experience, like we don't want to feel rushed. We don't want to feel like we are rushing through. You can be very efficient and consistent and help patients really feel very valued. So for example, we have a very consistent handoff from hygienist to doctor, where the patient's a part of it. We're not talking behind their head.   We're talking to them as a human, they're part of it. And like I call it the ICRP handoff. So introduction, compliment, recap the treatment already discussed, and do a personal note. This way the patient feels like you heard me, you listened to me. This hygienist has been actually taking care of me or dental assistants. Dental assistants are a little trickier, I get it. but if we say like, hey, Dr. Jones, this is Kiera, you met her last time. she's been doing an amazing job on her flossing. She's really, really ramped that up.   Just so you know, we already chatted. She knows she's got a couple of crowns probably on the upper right. She knows she needs to come back for that deep cleaning. and then she also knows that there's probably a couple of fillings on the lower left. And then just so you know, Dr. Jones, Kiera is headed off to Hawaii next month. and she's just we're so excited for that Hawaii trip. She's gonna absolutely love it. Well, now Dr. Jones can seem incredibly warm. Have a warm welcome, talk to me about Hawaii, compliment me on my flossing. Me as a patient, I instantly feel at ease and I feel like you love me.   You know me, you heard about me, you're going to take great care of me and you're genuinely interested in me. Then doctor does the exam. Doctor then wraps up with the next visit, the date, the time, the recare, making sure that's all done. Wishes me well on Hawaii because we've already made that easy connection. That could take five to seven minutes tops from start to finish. And that patient just felt like I had the most incredible experience with that doctor. I felt like the whole team is on board. Then that hygienist takes that front office team member up.   Or that patient up to the front office and they say, Hey, perfect, Dr. Jones on C Care back in two weeks. We're gonna start with the upper cro the upper right crowns. We're also gonna get her scheduled for that deep cleaning. Kiera, Sarah's amazing. She's gonna take incredible care of you. We've already got your cleaning scheduled for you. I can't wait to see you back in a couple of weeks. she's gonna take great care of you. Now Sarah picks it up and Sarah schedules me and perfect. Let's get you in with Dr. Jones. We'll make sure you're super taken care of. How was it today for you? All these different pieces for you.   Let's get you scheduled. We're gonna get you scheduled for that crown. Blah dah da. Gets me scheduled, sends me on my way. I have a great experience. That feels so consistent. And if that happens every single time where the doctor gets a handoff, the doctor handoffs to the hygienist, hygienist hands off to the front office or clinical team. We say it the same way. We have it. People feel like this experience was magical. They feel like, wow, they like really have their stuff put together. They feel very connected. They feel like they know me. I didn't feel rushed through the process.   You can be psychotic, rushed and behind, but that patient doesn't need to feel that because you are like that ER doctor where you are a duck on water and you're just paddling underneath, but you're taking care of all the pieces. And they're judging like patients and team judge the entire experience. So if we're talking about patients and helping them feel valued scene, practice these interactions. Practice how it is. We can practice how the new patient experience happens. Like, what do we say on the phone? How do we schedule them? What happens if it's ringing?   Also pay attention to when they walk in. Like, does someone greet them consistently every time? Do we have our coffee bar stocked all the time? Do we have like nice things all the time for them? Whatever our experience is, you don't have to go expensive. You don't have to have, but you just make it consistent for them where they can count on it and it feels welcoming. I will also do a hard, like no food at the front office. It drives me nuts. I can't tell you how many times I've walked in and they're eating, and I'm just like, stop it. I know you don't think it's that big of a deal, but it feels you're in a medical space. Stop that. Don't.   Front office, I used to be guilty of this. I had like my little snacks in the drawer. No, go to the break room, get your water in the back. Don't have clutter everywhere. Have it clean when they walk in. Make those patients feel like this is the best decision. It's clean. It's welcoming. Also, if you're on the phone, no problem. You can like wave to them. You can make eye contact with them. You can like point to the drinks. give them a little heart. Like you're so happy that they're there and so welcoming to them. When you answer the phone, smile.   Like every single time we smile, we're so happy to answer that phone. and to truly love them. And so if you do each of those little checkpoints, patients feel insanely valued. And then we pivot that to how do we make our team feel the same way? Let's have morning huddles where we do shout outs of core values. Let's have one-on-one check-ins with them every time. Let's every single day doctors like if you need to, I had a doctor set a compliment alarm where you genuinely compliment and say thank you. Not just a   Thanks for a great day. It's a, hey Kiera, thanks for rocking that root canal with me today. Like you crushed it. I couldn't do this without you. And I'm so grateful I can always count on you. Very intentional thank yous to your team members. Both sides of that equation make both people feel very valued. Doesn't take a lot of time. It's just very consistent. Other things I feel are just very confident on like next steps. And this ties to patients and team members. that's NDTR. Like, what is the next step at the end of my exam? Like,   What am I doing? Where are we going? How much time is this? That way patients aren't defaulting to like, I'm gonna think about this or whatever. Same thing with team members. If we've got one-on-one corrective action, like what is the next step? What is that process? Britt in our company, she does a lot of our operations in HR and she says clear is kind. And I think for both patients and team members to feel valued, to feel seen, what's clear? Like how do I make this as clear as possible? Clear is kind. So what are the next steps? Being very clear on our communication.   Making sure our treatment plans are clear, making sure we're asking what questions do you have, not do you have questions? Same thing with team members. Both of these are interchangeable. Like, here is the plan. What questions do you have for me? When we're rolling out a new training, what questions do you have for me? I'm going to send over the plan. This is what's expected of every person. These are the dates. These are the times. This is the expectation of what we're going to do. This way people feel certain. Certainty creates confidence and certainty creates value. People feel like   They're ready to go. Like confusion is the enemy of execution on either side. Confusion is where people feel anxious. People feel don't value. They don't feel seen. They don't feel loved. So how do we make everything with our patient experience and our team experience where we have clear communication, where it's drawn out, it's very much where people can just feel solid. You might not like the decisions, you might not like the treatment, but you're very clear. The communication was clear, the expectations were clear. Pieces were very, very clear for you. And then another piece is like,   Making sure we have genuine relationships, not just transactional relationships. So knowing people, like so if we have a big case, I'm really big on like calling those patients. There are pe places where you can have automated voicemails so it acts like you call them, but you don't actually have to call them. Medenta was fantastic at this. And you could just have a voicemail after a big case where it's like, hey, care, hey, like, hey, this is Dr. Jones. I'm just calling to check in and see how that appointment went for you. If you have any issues or any pain, please give me a call. I'm hoping that you're doing really, really well on all of this.   You don't even have to the patient's name, but it feels like you cared about them. what are check-ins? How can we check in to see how they're doing? like when patients come in, remembering little subtle things about them. So if care is going to Hawaii, we put it in our notes and we ask her, How is Hawaii when you come back in? Those little simple things create relationships. Same thing on the one-on-ones. If someone tells you that they're going on vacation, ask your team member how was that vacation? if it's their birthday or anniversary.   What ways can I foster the relationship? And to me, this is where I tie into unreasonable hospitality of how do I make magic moments for these people where they're like making meaningful moments in the everyday moments. So how do I help people feel seen, heard, and loved in both of them? So we don't just stop at checkout for our patients. We don't just stop after the one on one. We know them as humans. shout out to Tiff with her consultant team. She does Tiffany's connection time.   And she literally like meets with the consultants, talks to them, connects with them as humans. And I love that she calls it connection time because I feel like that's her building relationships. Connection time with your patients. How do I build those relationships? How do I remember who they are? How do I remember little things? I have a fee for service chiropractor. I love her every time. She's like, So you just got back from Kentucky? And I'm like, Yes. And she's like, How is like in your next trip? You guys are headed out to wherever? Like, I feel she knows me. She has a lot of patience.   But people want to be known, they want to be remembered, they want to be seen for birthdays and anniversaries, like big small big team, small team. How do you make that person feel seen, valued, heard? How do you do the small daily things where you're looking out, you're sending out thank yous? you guys compliment each other? Do you guys have a shout-out jar where you guys call out on each other? What can you do to make sure that there's strong bonds and relationships? Because people don't leave offices because of   usually money, sometimes they do, but typically it's due to a lack of a relationship, a lack of a bond. Tip told me she said, cure the reason I've been with you for almost a decade. Shout out to the TT Spiffy Tiffy over there. she's like it's because of the relationship we have. And I think about that and I know it can feel like as our team's getting larger, this is something I'm often questioning of how do I make sure team members feel seen, valued and heard. And I will say as a CEO, one of the things I do and as an office manager,   Gosh, I hope my team doesn't listen. I don't, I'm not perfect at this, but I do have a list of every team member and I actually hand write letters to them and I'll mail them to them. or if I know something's going on for them, I will make it a point to either ask about it or make sure I help out with certain things with them. I'm not perfect at it, but I do feel like when people feel seen, valued, and heard, we always for their birthdays, we have in a survey and we send them their absolute favorite things. And every time, and we send them a gift, we send them something personal for them.   when I know someone's got a rough day, we'll just send over a little treat. You don't have to have a lot of money, you just have to have intentionality. And this goes to patients and it goes to team members. If you know someone's birthday's coming up, like so many times I I check in at places and it's my birthday, and people get my ID. They type in my birthday and they don't say it. Like, could you just look ahead and see whose birthday's coming up? How could I like could we celebrate? Anyone whose birthday is in June or July? Tell your patient happy birthday.   If you see something that they did, how do you just build the relationship so it's not transactional? It's very much feels like a it feels like you know them, that you love them. And I would say that comes from genuinely loving people, from genuinely wanting them to feel valued, genuinely wanting to make a magic moment for them, getting excited. There's a doctor in Georgia that's on our team, and he got so giddy. He just got so giddy. He's like, Here, I'm putting together the holiday party for them. And   He like goes all out and he like spent all night decorating and he just got so giddy. And I love working with him. I love learning from him because to have that genuine joy and curiosity and excitement and love for your team, it filters into then how you say thank you to them. And I think it's seeing teams and patients. Do you see them as liabilities or do you see them as assets? Do you see them as value ads or soul sucking?   and the way you view them is how you're going to treat them and you're going to create more of that. So I might encourage you of just looking to see how we can do that. So just a couple of things, just as a quick recap for you, is making sure you are consistent, making sure you have clear communication, clear as kind, and really truly trying to build that relationship with them. and I think if you can can just again.   To me, these are the sprinkles on a cupcake. You've already got the cupcake, you've already got the frosting. I feel like the sprinkles really are what make the pop, the pizzazz, the the what makes you stand out from the other offices. All the other offices have a cupcake and they got frosting. Maybe some offices only have cupcake. Like they do dentistry. You need dentistry and you at least have some of the pieces. But to me, this is where I feel like value comes from sprinkles. And I think it in the analogy of this cupcake, the cupcake's the core. That's their job, that's their coming to the dentist. The frosting is   I don't know, probably their management and their clinical care. the sprinkles to me are what are going to set you apart and what people are going to remember. And I love the analogy because the cupcake is the largest, the frosting is smaller, and the sprinkles are really just the accent pieces. but it's crazy. I had a designer come out, we were doing some fun things and she's like, Kiera, it's crazy because the little things, like she literally like had a bowl and   rolled the napkins and like the placemats and put them in the bowl rather than just like I was gonna just stack them. And she's like, Kiera, those small little details are what make people feel like this is a home and it's cozy and it's warm versus like sloppy and not put together. And I thought about that and I'm like, it's those sprinkles that make people feel valued or make them feel like they're just a transaction or just a number on the page. And so I would I would encourage you to figure out like what sprinkle of these ones that we talked about can you do to make your patients and your team feel more valued.   Again, it's not more and I know I said more valued, but I think it's just intentionally valued where it's not doing more, it's being intentional. It's changing of how I do it. Can I be intentional on my thank yous at the end of the day? Can I be more intentional on my communication with them so everything's clear and mapped out for them? Can I have it where I have a consistent experience for my patients every single time? can I look to build the relationship a bit stronger and write?   a thank you card. It could take six months, guys. Like I'm not saying it's every single month. Like I have a list and I work through it and then I go back and is there a way where I can maybe change our birthdays and our anniversaries? Our team does videos for everyone and I know it's like we have so many. They come up so often. But to get like that takes 30 seconds from our teammates to make somebody feel valued and important and special. Those to me are the sprinkles. 30 seconds out of an entire eight hour day is so minimal. And yet   That's sprinkle on your cupcake. So where can you add the sprinkles? Where can you add the value? Teams deserve it. You deserve it. And I believe that this is the greatest way to like truly it's the secret sauce to win, to win, to hire and retain people, to bring in patients that feel valued, to feel seen, to feel loved. We're all looking to see how we can compete with others and how we can have a cutting edge. And I would say, like, add the sprinkles, add the sprinkles, stand out just a bit stronger. Everyone else has the cupcake. Most people have the frosting. Not all have the frosting.   But if you've got the cupcake and the frosting, add those sprinkles, help people feel valued. And if you're struggling with this, or you're like, gosh, that's just not my thing. As I said, we give doctors the the to-do of you put a compliment alarm on your on your phone and you do that. this is where I love to help people go to the next level to optimize, to scale, to have structure, but in a way that's not necessarily production scale.   But in happiness scale and fulfillment scale, which ultimately is going to lead to higher production, higher profitability. So reach out. I'd love to chat with you. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Go make it a magical day. Go spread some sprinkles. Go share. Go love. Go genuinely enjoy what you get to do every single day. It won't be forever that you get to do this. So let's make it magical. Let's make it impactful. And let's make it meaningful with helping people feel seen, valued, and loved. And as always, thanks for listening. And I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.  

A great ending is about much more than resolving the plot. Why do satisfying story endings stay with us for years, while others leave us empty? In this video, I explore the psychology of story endings. When we think about writing endings, we often focus on tying up loose ends or delivering a dramatic finale. But endings serve a much deeper purpose. They complete the character's transformation, reveal the story's true meaning, and fulfill the archetypal pattern that gives stories their enduring psychological power. In this post/podcast, I explore why endings matter—not only for craft, but as one of story's most important symbolic functions. We talk about: • Why the meaning of a story is found in its ending • How endings reveal a story's theme • Why transformation requires completion • The Death/Rebirth cycle at the heart of story structure • Why endless stories often lose their psychological resonance • The difference between a long story and a story that refuses to end • What Supernatural and the Marvel Cinematic Universe can teach us about satisfying endings • Five practical principles for writing endings that feel inevitable, meaningful, and emotionally complete Whether you're writing a standalone novel or planning a long-running series, understanding the psychology behind story endings can help you create stories that leave readers with a lasting sense of meaning, transformation, and completion. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:34 5 Questions About Endings Every Writer Must Answer 04:34 The Meaning of a Story Is Found in Its Ending 05:28 How Endings Change Everything 07:03 Endings Complete the Cycle of Transformation 07:38 The Many Shapes of Transformation 09:16 Why We Need to Witness the Entire Arc 10:37 Story, Society, and the End of Cycles 12:44 Ego Death and Cultural Transformation 14:07 The Modern Push Toward "Endless" Stories 16:06 Case Studies: Examples That Break the Arc 18:07 5 Ways to Write a Truly Satisfying Ending 18:23 Tip 1 – Connect Your Beginning to Your Ending 19:29 Tip 2 – Let Your Ending Reveal the Story's Meaning 20:37 Tip 3 – Complete the Transformation (Not Just the Plot) 21:29 Tip 4 – Use Third-Act Story Structure to Complete the Arc 23:08 Tip 5 – Know When the Arc Is Complete—and Have the Courage to End It 24:06 Master Character Transformation with Creating Character Arcs Read the transcript: https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/psychology-of-story-endings LINKS & RESOURCES Want More? Creating Character Arcs book: https://kmweilandstore.com/b/creating-character-arcs

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Welcome to our ColdIron: our new homebrew campaign! In this episode, the party makes some plans and are rudely interrupted.Kelly Clark as Dungeon MasterCastAmy Godfrey as Carrion SlaughterhouseRobin Holford as Trixxi BlastemoffKatrina McGie as Taliina'aChristine Rattray as Bell St. ClaireCaitlan Vinkle as ZOE===Music credits:Tim Kulig kindly composed the following tracks for this campaign:TumbleweedsCampaign OutroFind him at https://www.timkulig.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?...The following licensed tracks by Monument Studios were used: High Noon Outlander Harps Dark Hybrid Ambience Nocturne Town on Fire At Arms Tense encounter Horror Action Scene Setterhttps://www.monumentstudios.netArcane Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/It also includes the following music from Joel Steudler licensed through a Humble Music collection: Heavily ArmedThe following licensed music from Ovani Sound were used: Salamander The Mourning Cafe De BardThe following licensed track from RedEarth was used: Tip the ScalesLicensed from part of the Battle Litany collection from GameDev Market.Additional Licensed tracks by Ovani Sound and Phat Phrog Studio may also used.For background ambience we used sounds from Tabletop Audio. Tabletop Audio is a site with a full toolkit of songs, special effects, and soundboards to bring your adventures to life. https://www.tabletopaudio.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 7/18/26 full show review and results from Madison Square Garden! Journalist Lee Sanders covers CM Punk & Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther & Sami Zayn, Roman Reigns, Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria and all the action from WWE SNME!It's a huge night at the World's Most Famous Arena as the Road to WWE SummerSlam 2026 heats up! Can Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk and Cody Rhodes coexist ahead of their SummerSlam showdown? What happens when they collide with the dangerous combination of Gunther and Sami Zayn?Also, Roman Reigns is at Madison Square Garden with New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, while Bayley battles Lyra Valkyria, WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Paige & Brie Bella defend against Fatal Influence's Lainey Reid & Fallon Henley, and Danhausen faces JD McDonagh in a No Disqualification Match.Join Journalist Lee Sanders for complete WWE Saturday Night's Main Event reactions, analysis, results, and the biggest takeaways as we continue down the Road to SummerSlam 2026!▶️ CM Punk & Cody Rhodes vs. Sami Zayn & GUNTHER▶️ Roman Reigns and 2026 NBA Finals Champion & MVP Jalen Brunson to appear▶️ WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Brie Bella & Paige vs. Fatal Influence▶️ Danhausen vs. JD McDonagh — No Disqualification Match▶️ Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria▶️ United States Champion Trick Williams vs. Laredo KidCOMMENT BELOW: What did you think of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event? What was the match or moment of the night?

2 years have elapsed since the Theatrics in Butler. Steve Poikonen joins me to discuss this, as well as other fruity things that have transpired since... Fakery and Rainbows shall abound.. crumpets and well chilled drinks to be served. You can find Steve at https://rumble.com/c/AMWakeup and https://x.com/SlowNewsDayShow*******************************New Youtube / Spotify ChannelsUNSHAKEABLE https://www.youtube.com/@Unshakeable-q3fAfter Dark Radio With Weezy https://open.spotify.com/show/033lP4azxkA3lnOqJ1dGp5?si=26b2e682e2884a85**********************************Get your What is Truth Merch Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatistruthpodmerch.itemorder.com/shop/home/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find all my links here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/whatistruthpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To catch a live show, Please Follow me on Odysee and Rumble!Please rate 5 stars if you enjoy the content! For vast majority of my content follow me on Odysee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://odysee.com/@Weezy:a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Now on Rumble!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/user/Whatistruthpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Twitter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/WhatTruthPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Telegram channel Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/witweezy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WHATISTRUTHTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on your Favorite podcast player!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.minds.com/weezytruth/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daddygate Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaddyGatePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you would like to "Tip" the show Click the Patreon Link. Support will help me improve the show. Much Love to all whom already have!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/What_is_Truth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EmailWHATISTRUTHPODCAST@gmail.com

Se cumplen 100 años del humorista Tip, conocemos su historia con Luis Fernando Sánchez-Polack. Markote repasa las canciones del verano de la década de los 60. "El pijomundo de Leo". 

In this episode the guys break down six ways to build bulletproof joints — proper strength training, unilateral training, static stretching post-workout, mobility drills, hydration with high protein diet, and consistent sleep. They cover why joints actually strengthen rather than wear down with proper use, why MAPS Symmetry alone solves most chronic pain issues without targeted correctional exercise, and why CNS tightening after workouts causes the low back pain people feel hours later at night. They also get into a new study showing probiotics plus protein powder outperforms protein powder alone for strength gains, creatine reducing anxiety in 95% of postmenopausal women, Sal's return to jiu jitsu and the cardio humbling he's getting from a one-year practitioner, Doug's 4th of July river rafting trip on the American River, Sal's son's emotional breakdown watching the USA World Cup loss, and Adam going deep on the Vuori wetsuit situation. Then they answer questions from Instagram. MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos and live coaching with Cole. SPONSORS LMNT (electrolytes): https://drinklmnt.com/MindPump Free 8-count sample pack with any purchase. No code needed. No-questions-asked refunds on all orders. Discussed on air — Sal swears by it before sauna and the study on electrolytes and migraines. Vuori: https://vuoriclothing.com/mindpump 20% off first order, no code needed, automatically applied. Doug wore their wetsuit for the first time on the rafting trip. Caldera Lab (Hydro Layer skincare): https://calderalab.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP20 for 20% off first order. Visibly reduces lines and wrinkles, firms skin, all-day hydration. 90%+ of users report visible improvement quickly. LINKS Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia SPOTIFY TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - How to build bulletproof joints — can joints actually get stronger? 3:20 - Tip #1: Proper strength training — data shows cartilage gets thicker with proper training 9:12 - Tip #2: Unilateral training — why MAPS Symmetry alone corrects most chronic pain 13:08 - Why the weaker side has to dictate the workout and why this is psychologically hard 18:28 - Tip #3: Static stretching post-workout — why your CNS stays tight after training and causes late-night pain 23:01 - Tip #4: Mobility drills — owning ranges of motion through active movement 26:26 - Tip #5: Hydration and high protein — lubrication, connective tissue and why collagen hype has merit 22:00 - Tip #6: Sleep — the number one recovery and adaptation tool 23:01 - LMNT deep dive — the downstream benefits, electrolytes and migraines study 27:06 - Endurance study: 120g carbs per hour means cyclists lose less than a third of their power 28:20 - Sal's jiu jitsu update — getting humbled by a one-year practitioner on cardio efficiency 34:14 - Doug's 4th of July American River rafting trip — wetsuit success and guide goes overboard 43:00 - Sal's son breaks down crying watching USA lose the World Cup 51:07 - Probiotics plus protein beats protein alone for strength gains 52:12 - Creatine reduces anxiety in 95% of postmenopausal women 58:22 - Q&A: One muscle group once per week vs. twice per week for natural lifters 1:00:27 - Q&A: How can you lose muscle and gain fat while in a calorie deficit? 1:00:27 - Q&A: Best home exercises to improve ankle mobility 1:01:39 - Q&A: What other neglected muscles and exercises should people be training?

In this month's episode, John Khosravi, Esq. shares practical tips and recent case notes from his immigration law practice: catching I-130/I-485 date discrepancies before they trip up I-751 renewals, evidence tourist visa clients need for extensions, lessons from two Stokes interviews, ESTA cancellation glitches, ongoing DACA advance parole delays, the "arrest vs. detained" misrepresentation trap on DS-160s, a wave of AI-translation and AI-software outreach hitting immigration lawyers, a consular processing refusal over credit card debt/public charge, and the growing list of visa bond countries. Plus updates on the ILT magazine, the marriage green card course's new mentorship option, and sponsors eimmigration by Cerenade and Constellation. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:33 – Welcome & episode 482 kickoff 01:11 – ILT Magazine – call for contributor topics 01:35 – Sponsor message (case management software via Serenade) 02:40 – Marriage Green Card Course update 03:41 – Tip 1: I-130 vs. I-485 date mix-up on I-751 filing 05:17 – Tip 2: Tourist visa extensions – keep your travel evidence 06:37 – Tip 3: AOS interview inconsistencies (Stokes referral) 09:11 – Tip 4: ESTA cancellation glitches 09:43 – Tip 5: DACA advance parole delays 10:41 – Tip 6: RFEs over "arrested" vs. "detained" wording 12:52 – Tip 7: Translator spam & in-house AI software overload 14:23 – Immigrant visa refusal over credit card debt (public charge) 16:38 – Sponsor: Constellation (marketing/SEO) 18:17 – Growing list of visa bond countries 20:00 – Wrap-up & outro Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine!  Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox  

Testing before getting physical is non-negotiable for me — ProDx Health makes it easy. First PASS-certified at-home STI kit, herpes testing included. 15% off: http://prodxhealth.com/discount/tabooIn this episode of Taboo To Truth, I tackle the question I hear from men over 50 more than any other: what do women actually want? Instead of another list of app hacks and texting rules, I go underneath the practical questions to the emotional ones that actually determine whether you build a real relationship or just rack up more first dates. I break down why men are re-entering dating with an outdated playbook, what women over 50 consistently tell me they're looking for, and I give eight concrete tips — from healing before you date to knowing the difference between chemistry and compatibility. I close with the reframe that matters most: dating after 50 isn't about finding the right person, it's about becoming the kind of partner who can build the relationship you actually want.In This Episode:0:00 ProDX Health (STI Testing)1:45 What Women Over 50 Actually Want2:19 The Real Questions Men Are Asking3:15 You're Not Picking Up Where You Left Off4:02 Why Neither Side Is Being Honest4:45 What Women Over 50 Really Say They Want4:58 Tip #1: Heal Before You Date5:32 Tip #2: Build a Life You Genuinely Enjoy6:18 Tip #3: Fix Your Finances First6:52 Tip #4: Get Curious, Ask Better Questions7:27 Tip #5: Be Authentic From Day One8:13 Tip #6: Put Real Effort Into Your Profile8:44 Tip #7: Stop Looking for "The One"9:12 Tip #8: Chemistry vs. Compatibility9:46 The Real Question You Should Be Asking10:30 Final Thoughts & Share This EpisodeWant a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today's discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don't miss out!About The Host:Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:Email: karen@taboototruth.comWebsite: https://www.taboototruth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruthYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcastSubstack: https://karenbigman.substack.comLINKS, EXCLUSIVE VIP DISCOUNTS, COURSES & FREEBIES

We're back, mid-July, and talking about the potentially-in-trouble Paramount deal, Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnel becoming roommates, Trump's pathetic sore loser speech, two more ICE murders (Houston & Maine), Trump's reflecting pool disaster, RFK JR's diarrhea lettuce, cringe inducing Haley Stevens, plus another weird JD Vance fetish.  We're also talking about X-Men 97, The Bear, Star City, the movie Long Walk, and GOT House of Dragons. All of this is more, and we're still going on about that. Recorded on July 17, 2026.   Tip jar! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ysgoat   Get your YSGOAT tees, totes, mugs, and more in our store HERE.   Check out Rob's Etsy shop to buy his prints, stickers, original artwork, and more HERE.  

Welcome back to Before the 1st Cast with Trever Wagner! This week, we're discussing the release of the Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Schedule for 2027 and dropping a tip for you to help you become a better angler.Whether you are a hardcore tournament bass fisherman, a dedicated kayak fishing enthusiast, or grinding it out on the shoreline as a bank fisherman, analyzing professional tournament schedules is an incredible way to study seasonal bass patterns. But the real juice in this episode is our Tip of the Week: adopting a relentless learning mindset.If you are ready to elevate your bass fishing game, hit that subscribe button, leave a comment, and join the community.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bass-cast-radio--1838782/support.Become a Patreon memebet now for less then a pack of worms you can support Bass Cast Radio as well as get each epsiode a day early & commercial free. Just click the link below. PATREON 

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"Is it possible to become emotionally resilient, so that you can handle all of the things that you face as a fertility patient without feeling overwhelmed and triggered constantly?" I get this question all. the. time, and today I'm excited to have Abbe Feder of Incircle Fertility on to share tips, tricks, and mindset shifts with us! Tip 1: Be kind to yourself, and know that things like baby announcements, or nosy questions from family members are triggering to many fertility patients. That doesn't make it easier, but it might help to know you're not alone in the feelings. Some of these triggers can come from unexpected places. Tip 2: To work through triggers: talk about the trigger, acknowledge the trigger, become aware of what triggers you, and then "figure out what works best for you to get past the trigger" when they do come up. Tip 3: Allow yourself to feel your emotions. Don't push them aside. Find a trusted friend, family member, spouse, partner or coach to help you. They don't have to understand what you're going through, the key is that they are able to listen to you and let you talk. Abbe Feder is a fertility coach and the founder and CEO of InCircle Fertility. She and her husband host the podcast Maculate Conception, and she is the creator of the (In)Fertility Cards of Affirmation. We had the pleasure of meeting at a panel with Fertility Rally and I could not be more excited to have her on the show to talk about how to be emotionally resilient during fertility treatment. Today, we're talking about what it means to be a fertility coach, how to find support for your journey, and how to develop more resiliency when facing the ups and downs of being a fertility patient. You can find Abbe's site for InCircle Fertility here: https://www.incirclefertility.com/ Find the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about IVF? Join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class at The Egg Whisperer School. The next live class call is on Monday, August 17th at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Join Egg Whisperer School  Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

How Australia's experience with prosecuting war crimes translated to the ICTY, with Graham Blewitt. If it's interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review. Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on our website including hundreds more podcasts on international justice covering all the angles: https://www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/ Or you can sign up to our newsletter: https://www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/newsletters/ Did you like what you heard? Tip us here: https://www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/support-us/ Or want to support us long term? Check out our Patreon, where - for the price of a cup of coffee every month - you also become part of our War Criminals Bookclub and can make recommendations on what we should review next, here: https://www.patreon.com/c/AsymmetricalHaircuts Asymmetrical Haircuts is created, produced and presented by Janet Anderson and Stephanie van den Berg, together with a small team of producers, assistant producers, researchers and interns. Check out the team here: https://www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/what-about-asymmetrical-haircuts/

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky discusses the Pittsburgh Penguins avoiding salary arbitration with forward Nicholas Robertson and where he fits into the team's plans for the upcoming season. He also reacts to the first few games of the Penguins' schedule announced on Wednesday afternoon, Anthony Mantha finally signing in free agency, and more—tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday just shattered records with hundreds of bug fixes, and AI is the force behind the surge. Are we witnessing the beginning of a safer Windows, or is this flood of vulnerabilities the new normal? Plus, Tony Redmond's epic book has a new name (was Office 365 for IT Pros) and is now a bundle of four books. Windows Patch Tuesday is here! Point in Time Restore, quieter Widgets, Windows Update improvements, Screen tint, and more The biggest Patch Tuesday in history, by far: a record 570 fixes for security flaws, and a huge 3X increase from the then-record flaws fixed last month. (Some say the number is 622. Math is hard.) And this is on top of 468 Microsoft Edge/Chromium flaws that were fixed by Google this month too. Yikes. Microsoft discusses how it's improving Windows security with AI Windows Insider Program: Improved Windows Search is next on the docket, heading out to Experimental this week. Question: When do these things hit stable? Microsoft releases Snapdragon X2 versions of its Surface for Business Pro and Laptop models AI Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets Surprised there was no talk of "thermonuclear war" OpenAI's response is hilarious, and it is already prepping its first hardware device OpenAI just announced the rumored super app, which is a combination of ChatGPT, Work, Codex, and an in-app web browser, which replaces the standalone Atlas web browser. Also, GPT-5.6. In keeping with recent history, Anthropic announced its in-app web browser for Claude less than 24 hours later Reminder that Microsoft acknowledged that it, too, is working on an AI super app at Build Apple releases public betas of its OS 27 releases and, shocker, Siri is really good Now Spotify has an AI chatbot so I can tell it how much I hate Spotify Xbox and gaming Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, duh. A quiet time after last week's terribleness Tips and picks Tip of the week: Microsoft 365 for IT Pros (2027 edition) is here! App pick of the week: MusicBee RunAs Radio this week: Finding Security Vulnerabilities using AI with Sami Laiho Brown liquor pick of the week: Sanctuary Single Malt Whisky Reserve Edition Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday just shattered records with hundreds of bug fixes, and AI is the force behind the surge. Are we witnessing the beginning of a safer Windows, or is this flood of vulnerabilities the new normal? Plus, Tony Redmond's epic book has a new name (was Office 365 for IT Pros) and is now a bundle of four books. Windows Patch Tuesday is here! Point in Time Restore, quieter Widgets, Windows Update improvements, Screen tint, and more The biggest Patch Tuesday in history, by far: a record 570 fixes for security flaws, and a huge 3X increase from the then-record flaws fixed last month. (Some say the number is 622. Math is hard.) And this is on top of 468 Microsoft Edge/Chromium flaws that were fixed by Google this month too. Yikes. Microsoft discusses how it's improving Windows security with AI Windows Insider Program: Improved Windows Search is next on the docket, heading out to Experimental this week. Question: When do these things hit stable? Microsoft releases Snapdragon X2 versions of its Surface for Business Pro and Laptop models AI Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets Surprised there was no talk of "thermonuclear war" OpenAI's response is hilarious, and it is already prepping its first hardware device OpenAI just announced the rumored super app, which is a combination of ChatGPT, Work, Codex, and an in-app web browser, which replaces the standalone Atlas web browser. Also, GPT-5.6. In keeping with recent history, Anthropic announced its in-app web browser for Claude less than 24 hours later Reminder that Microsoft acknowledged that it, too, is working on an AI super app at Build Apple releases public betas of its OS 27 releases and, shocker, Siri is really good Now Spotify has an AI chatbot so I can tell it how much I hate Spotify Xbox and gaming Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, duh. A quiet time after last week's terribleness Tips and picks Tip of the week: Microsoft 365 for IT Pros (2027 edition) is here! App pick of the week: MusicBee RunAs Radio this week: Finding Security Vulnerabilities using AI with Sami Laiho Brown liquor pick of the week: Sanctuary Single Malt Whisky Reserve Edition Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday just shattered records with hundreds of bug fixes, and AI is the force behind the surge. Are we witnessing the beginning of a safer Windows, or is this flood of vulnerabilities the new normal? Plus, Tony Redmond's epic book has a new name (was Office 365 for IT Pros) and is now a bundle of four books. Windows Patch Tuesday is here! Point in Time Restore, quieter Widgets, Windows Update improvements, Screen tint, and more The biggest Patch Tuesday in history, by far: a record 570 fixes for security flaws, and a huge 3X increase from the then-record flaws fixed last month. (Some say the number is 622. Math is hard.) And this is on top of 468 Microsoft Edge/Chromium flaws that were fixed by Google this month too. Yikes. Microsoft discusses how it's improving Windows security with AI Windows Insider Program: Improved Windows Search is next on the docket, heading out to Experimental this week. Question: When do these things hit stable? Microsoft releases Snapdragon X2 versions of its Surface for Business Pro and Laptop models AI Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets Surprised there was no talk of "thermonuclear war" OpenAI's response is hilarious, and it is already prepping its first hardware device OpenAI just announced the rumored super app, which is a combination of ChatGPT, Work, Codex, and an in-app web browser, which replaces the standalone Atlas web browser. Also, GPT-5.6. In keeping with recent history, Anthropic announced its in-app web browser for Claude less than 24 hours later Reminder that Microsoft acknowledged that it, too, is working on an AI super app at Build Apple releases public betas of its OS 27 releases and, shocker, Siri is really good Now Spotify has an AI chatbot so I can tell it how much I hate Spotify Xbox and gaming Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, duh. A quiet time after last week's terribleness Tips and picks Tip of the week: Microsoft 365 for IT Pros (2027 edition) is here! App pick of the week: MusicBee RunAs Radio this week: Finding Security Vulnerabilities using AI with Sami Laiho Brown liquor pick of the week: Sanctuary Single Malt Whisky Reserve Edition Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga. Maybe like me you love hearing stories by women who know who they are. They don't waste words on small talk. They don't give "nice" little speeches. When they speak, the whole room stops. Many of us spend our lives doing the exact opposite. We say what we think people want to hear. We shy away from speaking our truth, offering our ideas. For example, recall a time when you spoke up in a meeting. The surface story is: “I pitched an idea, it got rejected, and I sat down.” That's a report, not a story. The real story happens when you ask yourself why rejection stung so bad. It wasn't about the project; it was the moment you sat down and realized you've been shrinking yourself to make other people comfortable—and you're finally done with that. The memorable story—the one that sits in your chest—arises from your “depth of inquiry.” You're not looking for glory; you're fighting for your right to be seen and heard. TIP: Expressing yourself creatively isn't about being showy. It's about standing in your own shoes, saying exactly what you mean, and meaning what you say. Speak your truth like you know what you're talking about... because you do.  And, I can help. Email me: info@quartermoonstoryarts.net You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, please subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday just shattered records with hundreds of bug fixes, and AI is the force behind the surge. Are we witnessing the beginning of a safer Windows, or is this flood of vulnerabilities the new normal? Plus, Tony Redmond's epic book has a new name (was Office 365 for IT Pros) and is now a bundle of four books. Windows Patch Tuesday is here! Point in Time Restore, quieter Widgets, Windows Update improvements, Screen tint, and more The biggest Patch Tuesday in history, by far: a record 570 fixes for security flaws, and a huge 3X increase from the then-record flaws fixed last month. (Some say the number is 622. Math is hard.) And this is on top of 468 Microsoft Edge/Chromium flaws that were fixed by Google this month too. Yikes. Microsoft discusses how it's improving Windows security with AI Windows Insider Program: Improved Windows Search is next on the docket, heading out to Experimental this week. Question: When do these things hit stable? Microsoft releases Snapdragon X2 versions of its Surface for Business Pro and Laptop models AI Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets Surprised there was no talk of "thermonuclear war" OpenAI's response is hilarious, and it is already prepping its first hardware device OpenAI just announced the rumored super app, which is a combination of ChatGPT, Work, Codex, and an in-app web browser, which replaces the standalone Atlas web browser. Also, GPT-5.6. In keeping with recent history, Anthropic announced its in-app web browser for Claude less than 24 hours later Reminder that Microsoft acknowledged that it, too, is working on an AI super app at Build Apple releases public betas of its OS 27 releases and, shocker, Siri is really good Now Spotify has an AI chatbot so I can tell it how much I hate Spotify Xbox and gaming Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, duh. A quiet time after last week's terribleness Tips and picks Tip of the week: Microsoft 365 for IT Pros (2027 edition) is here! App pick of the week: MusicBee RunAs Radio this week: Finding Security Vulnerabilities using AI with Sami Laiho Brown liquor pick of the week: Sanctuary Single Malt Whisky Reserve Edition Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday just shattered records with hundreds of bug fixes, and AI is the force behind the surge. Are we witnessing the beginning of a safer Windows, or is this flood of vulnerabilities the new normal? Plus, Tony Redmond's epic book has a new name (was Office 365 for IT Pros) and is now a bundle of four books. Windows Patch Tuesday is here! Point in Time Restore, quieter Widgets, Windows Update improvements, Screen tint, and more The biggest Patch Tuesday in history, by far: a record 570 fixes for security flaws, and a huge 3X increase from the then-record flaws fixed last month. (Some say the number is 622. Math is hard.) And this is on top of 468 Microsoft Edge/Chromium flaws that were fixed by Google this month too. Yikes. Microsoft discusses how it's improving Windows security with AI Windows Insider Program: Improved Windows Search is next on the docket, heading out to Experimental this week. Question: When do these things hit stable? Microsoft releases Snapdragon X2 versions of its Surface for Business Pro and Laptop models AI Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets Surprised there was no talk of "thermonuclear war" OpenAI's response is hilarious, and it is already prepping its first hardware device OpenAI just announced the rumored super app, which is a combination of ChatGPT, Work, Codex, and an in-app web browser, which replaces the standalone Atlas web browser. Also, GPT-5.6. In keeping with recent history, Anthropic announced its in-app web browser for Claude less than 24 hours later Reminder that Microsoft acknowledged that it, too, is working on an AI super app at Build Apple releases public betas of its OS 27 releases and, shocker, Siri is really good Now Spotify has an AI chatbot so I can tell it how much I hate Spotify Xbox and gaming Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, duh. A quiet time after last week's terribleness Tips and picks Tip of the week: Microsoft 365 for IT Pros (2027 edition) is here! App pick of the week: MusicBee RunAs Radio this week: Finding Security Vulnerabilities using AI with Sami Laiho Brown liquor pick of the week: Sanctuary Single Malt Whisky Reserve Edition Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows

Does your schedule seem to weaken during July, August, and even into September? Tiffanie and Kristy dive into both proactive and reactive measurements your practice can do to keep things chugging along. This includes creating a schedule template that works for everyone no matter the season, creating an ASAP list, working on recare before the schedule falls apart, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Tiffanie (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, and welcome back to another episode. Today it is myself Tiffanie and Miss Kristy. I am always so happy to podcast with any of the ladies here at the Dental A Team. ⁓ but Kristy, you are a favorite. You bring a calm and a sense of peace to my life, and I appreciate you being here for us. It's fairly early in our day on a Monday morning, and ⁓ back.   From I'm just back from vacation. Kristy, you've barely had a couple days back from vacation. So we're really just jumping right in today and knowing that I had podcasting on my schedule. Coming back from vacation was slightly stressful. Remembering that it was with you really truly calmed me. And I was like, yeah, that's not gonna be an issue. Easy peasy Monday morning. So Kristy, thank you for being here. Welcome to the podcast today. How are you? How has your summer been so far?   DAT- Kristy (00:54) Yeah. I'm so happy to be here with you and start our week off like this. it is it's hot here in Arizona right now. So getting this done early and being able to ⁓ be cool while we're doing it is is a relief. But yeah, summer summer's going well so far.   Tiffanie (01:03) Mm-hmm.   That's fair.   Good, good. It is hot here and we've actually had a super mild summer so far. ⁓ we came home, we were in Hawaii last week and we were it was funny because actually the people who live in Hawaii ⁓ were like, you're from Arizona, this must not be too bad. And I was like, actually it really isn't, it just has that added humidity. But we were with ⁓ we were with my fiance's like company puts on these trips and so there were people from all over the country there and you could see the people from the Midwest like   dying and there's I was like, gosh, I guess this is hot. But once you I feel like when you're in the heat when heat is such a normal everyday occurrence, ⁓ living in Phoenix area, when you go to other places like hot is just hot and it we didn't feel quite as affected. But then coming home, this like 101 yesterday felt like 120. Without that humidity, it really is a different it is a different kind of heat. So I I feel you. But you've got your pool   And you've had a ton of pool time, which is awesome and I love I love having you here in Arizona.   DAT- Kristy (02:19) Yeah, me too. And it's I agree with you, Tiff. Everybody's like, it's so hot there. And I'm like, but it's hot here. When you get that humidity and stuff other places, it's like it's it's so different.   Tiffanie (02:20) Good. Good.   Yeah.   Yes,   yes. We had ⁓ some family here over the weekend and one of them said, Yeah, it's hot. He's from Austin. He's like, But you can breathe here. He's like in Austin, it gets so thick you can't breathe. And I was like, This is very true. We can breathe. It does feel like an oven when you're baking those those cookies, you know, you open the oven and it comes straight at your face, but you know, hot is hot. So I agree. Mildish summer but super hot still.   And ⁓ with the summer upon us and beautiful weather, we do love the heat. We do like to get out of town, ⁓ go see some water, some oceans, or really just hang out in our pools. So we do get the summer slumps here in Arizona as well. But I think a lot of the country ⁓ they're really, really traveling a ton. We get a ton of visitors over the summer, ⁓ which is wild, but we really do from like March to November get a lot of travelers here in Arizona. So   With that said, we know that schedules can really fall apart. Even here in Arizona, they do. Unless you're a pediatric practice, my pediatric practices are thriving during the summer because parents are getting all the kids' stuff done. and probably my ortho practices as well. Kristy, you probably have worked with a few of those practices who are probably thriving right now, and I hope thriving the rest of the year. But for those practices that are really, really having that like summer slump.   We thought we'd give some ideas, some things we work with with with our practices every single day ⁓ here at the Dental A Team. So gosh, Kristy, some of the pieces that I see and I and I think honestly, May this year was was weird for a lot of our clients. I think across the Dental A Team, we all kind of all of us consultants said, Are you guys experiencing this? Did your practices have this? And May just kind of was a weird month. It was a down month for a lot of practices.   DAT- Kristy (04:17) Yeah, yeah.   Tiffanie (04:19) And I think a lot of people went on vacations. So for whatever reason, June was a little bit better, but we're into July now and we can kind of see those summer slumps hit July, August. And then in September for most of the country, Arizona, we start going back to school next week, which is wild, mid-July. But for most of the country, they're going back to school end of August, ⁓ towards like beginning to mid September. So we see this weird slump for the next few months. And Kristy, I thought it would be interesting for us to really kind of dive into some things that   we can do as proactive measurements and then also reactive measurements as these things come up. Kristy, I think that dentistry is super reactive. ⁓ and we tend to like sit around and wait. We don't even realize that we're doing it, but we're waiting. We're reactive. We're reacting to decay. We're reacting to periodontal disease. We're reacting to patient scheduling, the patient's canceling, to the phones ringing, to   DAT- Kristy (05:00) True.   Tiffanie (05:16) someone needing something from us. Everything is like a reactionary process, but I really love putting in some proactive measurements to give us back some of that control. I think, Kristy, that is you thrive in all of the areas, but I really think that you thrive in some of these proactive measurements because I I think you're so calm. And and I think both of us thrive in a sense of peace.   And for us, those proactive spaces and controlling as much as we possibly can, like why wouldn't you do it if it's available? So I think that that for you is something that keeps that sense of peace going for you. With that said, there are some pieces that you've worked really hard on in your career becoming a freaking rock star at. So I would love nothing more than to hear from you on how you help guide your   teams and your practices in making sure that they have a schedule, that their schedule is working for them, you know, no matter what time of year it is. What are some pieces that you love to work on with your clients?   DAT- Kristy (06:24) Yeah, well for one thing, Tiff, you know, we we love to project out our year. And so in projecting out the year, we can see those trends of the time of year where maybe, you know, we all like to think of September, but it doesn't have to be just that time of year. You know, there are some areas of the country that maybe ⁓ people go more camping and ⁓ different activities that   Tiffanie (06:41) Yeah.   Uh-huh.   DAT- Kristy (06:53) affect their schedule, right? So with that being said, I love to have a templated schedule that can meet the needs of the practice. If we if we have a scheduling template in place, at least we're doing our part to try to control it the best we can. And so with that too, I always like to think of what big procedures maybe could we drive during that time. You know, maybe it's ortho starts or maybe it's a big case, you know   Because again, from the business owner, the bills don't stop. We have those demands to meet, even if maybe we're closed for a week during that summer month.   Tiffanie (07:33) Yeah. Yeah, I completely agree. I had a client ask me a few weeks ago why like what else does block scheduling do? If we're already if we're full, right? If our schedule is full and we're getting close to goals, like aside from there being a template that shows where things go and it helps people to be able to schedule, because that's something I love is the the training of the schedule or the ⁓ removing the thought.   process of trying to figure out where to schedule someone. I love where can we simplify things so that I can use my brain power in something else. So I had a client the other day say, you know, okay tip, like try to convince me, why else? Why else block scheduling or productive day scheduling? So Kristy, what is your what is your take on it? Because you've spent a lot of years working specifically in that realm of productive scheduling.   DAT- Kristy (08:24) Yeah. To that point, I I think for the team members, we have to remember that's our sanity. The schedule is our day-to-day operations. And so when we say it's been a chaotic day, truly we probably have to reflect back on ourselves and see what did we do to create that that chaotic day? And remember   Just because we may have seen 30 patients in one day doesn't mean we were productive. And so having that scheduling template is going to give us the best outcome possible for our day. And like you said, Tiff, if we have it plug and play and we teach team members these are the type of things that we put in this type of block, we're gonna we're gonna have a better outcome. And yes.   The component we don't control necessarily is the people, right? But if we build it to have the best outcome, we're certainly gonna be far better off in the long run than we would have been without having. You know, I always like to say if you and I, Tiff, are gonna drive from here to New York, if we don't have GPS, it's gonna be a crazy drive. We may be be going back roads when we didn't need to. So   Tiffanie (09:17) Yeah.   Okay.   DAT- Kristy (09:40) Again,   think of your schedule that way. We're formulating it in the best possible outcome. And again, when we have those slump months, we can change our template for that time to make sure we ensure or to ensure we have the best outcome for our day.   Tiffanie (09:58) Yeah, completely. I agree. I love your GPS analogy. That one always makes me really happy. Especially because my internal GPS is wild and I would be going like I'd end up in California real fast. Like five hours in, I'm like, I'm at the coast. Like I would be in San Diego. So I I do love that one. Now with the productive scheduling as well, I love rules, right? I love their I love it being easy.   And if we're gonna implement a system, we have to have tools that do make it easy that don't, they're not causing more chaos. And and for the short term, right? Implementing something new, there's always gonna be a little bit of chaos. There's always gonna be hurdles, you're always gonna find those spaces. But in the long run, it should make your life easier. And something I come across with that, with the block scheduling is that people become very black and white about it because it's a block and they're like, well, we didn't find a crown, right? We didn't find a crown, so we have a hole in the schedule.   And I love and doctors are fearful of that, right? And and office managers. But mostly doctors are like, okay, cool, but I don't want them to not schedule because they didn't find it. And I'm like, well, that's the wrong thought process, right? We need to back up a couple steps and say, this is our ideal. This is what we want it to look like. And in the event that we cannot fill it, something hasn't come across, which is a completely different episode, different podcast. If you're not finding it, you're not getting it in your schedule.   That's a that's a completely different subject. But if that event has occurred, you didn't fill that hole, then I usually say, Kristy, and I I think we're probably on the same page here, I usually say 48 hours ahead. So two days ahead, fill it with something. I don't want you to put like, don't delete a crown block for an occlusal filling. If you don't have to, like that would be like today, maybe. ⁓ but   DAT- Kristy (11:36) Mm-hmm.   Tiffanie (11:45) Fill it with something so that we're productive no matter what. And we might not reach goal because we didn't fill it with what we needed to within that production, but we're still a little bit closer and it allows us for same day treatment as well. Do you feel the same, Kristy?   DAT- Kristy (11:58) Yeah, I 100% feel the same way. We have to make our minds go back to when COVID happened and we think of those non-emergent things. And yes, when you have a good templated schedule, you probably are gonna push out some of those occlusal fillings, Tiff, like you were talking about. And it's okay. Unless it was like so blown out, which your doctor's gonna tell you we need to get them in sooner than later. But in those instances, the great news is you're gonna build up your priority list.   Tiffanie (12:13) Mm-hmm.   DAT- Kristy (12:28) too. And so when those summer slumps hit, now we've got other other options to choose from as well. So I love that you made that point. And and it goes back to all of us forming those agreements together. And we all have to honor what we said.   Tiffanie (12:45) Mm-hmm. Yeah. I love nothing more than an ASAP list. I used to live and breathe in that ASAP list because it was just so easy. And the way that we do our scheduling at Dental A Team in general, with you know, notating like how how early or how soon we want them to come back, putting dates on it, and then also with the block scheduling, all of those pieces help us to build that. And that's that's another thing I get asked by clients all the time is okay, well, what if   you know, we we are too full and we can't see them. We don't have it available. We you tell within the next two weeks and my next appointment is three weeks. And I'm like, that's fantastic. Put at three weeks and then add a note in there and add them to your as soon as possible list so that you have a group of people who are like, ⁓ great, because Doc wanted to see me sooner than that. Yes, absolutely, let me come in. So I love that you mentioned that. And for your summer slump, like   That's beautiful. Your unscheduled list, your broken appointment list, your ASAP list. I love a broken appointment list because they were already committed at some point. And so they're usually a little bit easier to slide into those last minute ⁓ slots in the schedule. So there's a million things that we could go on with that. But with that said, building those opportunities is huge. And we're in the summer now. And so maybe right now you might be realizing.   that you don't have those opportunities built and you're like, gosh, okay, cool. Sounds great, ladies, but I don't have an ASAP list. Or I don't we, you know, we were so full in the spring, we didn't we weren't able to make recare calls. I hear that one all the time. Well we're too full. So if we make recare calls now, we have nowhere to put them. Like, well, I know. I hate that I hate that statement. And I get it. I've lived it, right? We've all been in office and we've lived that and   DAT- Kristy (14:29) Mm-hmm.   Tiffanie (14:33) I hated making calls, so I would use every excuse in the book that I could to get away from them. ⁓ but then we would come to a summer slump or a September and Doc's like, okay, well, where are all the patients? We've got 3,000 patients. Why aren't they here? Well, they haven't been contacted in six, eight months because we were full. So now you're gonna start to see as well some of those.   protocols that you have in place, those systems that maybe aren't working quite right, or we just let them slide away. So now might be the time to like re engage that and get those calls going again to try to fill the schedule, but at least get them going and get the systems and protocols in place while you have the time. ⁓ one system, yeah.   DAT- Kristy (15:19) Yeah. Tip you, I was   gonna say you you mentioned something earlier about, you know, our handoffs and creating that sense of urgency to come back. One of the things that I love to do is in your morning huddle, doctor, kind of look ahead, see how far out you are booking. And when you're asking patients to reappoint in two weeks or three weeks, it's more realistic. You know when your next available is. And here's the thing, you know, Tiff, I'm a huge fan of verbiage, but   if you know you're booking two weeks out, give your give your admin team a little bit of grace, like help them with that sense of urgency and, you know, sometimes just saying, Hey, I would love to see Tiffanie back in two weeks. Will you please get her scheduled as quickly as her, you know, schedule and mine can align around that two week timeframe. Then if it's two and a half weeks, patients not like, doctor said two weeks and we have to say, no, we don't have two weeks, you know.   Tiffanie (16:07) Yeah.   Yeah, mm-hmm,   DAT- Kristy (16:18) So   Tiffanie (16:18) yeah.   DAT- Kristy (16:18) look look out and see how far you are booking and help give your admin team a little bit of realistic time framing there.   Tiffanie (16:26) I agree. I think every doctor should know their schedule. They should be looking at their schedule as well as the team. I have a lot of teams that will come in in the morning and look at their schedule and I'm like, gosh, I've done that. I've done that with the schedule that we run where I've got calls all day and I'll come in in the morning and I'm like, ⁓ golly, because I didn't look at it before and I learned real fast to start prepping my day. And so making sure that we're all looking ahead in the schedule is huge. I love that, Kristy.   DAT- Kristy (16:28) Yeah.   Yeah.   The other thing I was gonna say to that Tiff too is ⁓ I I like that you and I know recare is another subject that we can do a whole podcast on, but it truly is a proactive and a reactive model. And so many practices don't work recare until the schedule falls apart. And I I'm just not I'm a fan of always working it every day, both frontward and backward. And you guys don't be apologetic if you're booking out.   Tiffanie (16:58) True.   DAT- Kristy (17:18) You can use that to create that sense of urgency. And that's another way to get patients to stick to your schedule. Because if I if I say, my gosh, Tiff, we haven't seen you since December of last year. And ⁓ by the way, our hygiene is in high demand. We're actually booking into the fall. You're gonna jump on that a lot faster than, you know, if if I say, Well, we have a hole in the schedule today and I thought of you, you know.   Tiffanie (17:25) Mm.   I absolutely   agree. And I think like psychologically what that does as well. If you if you did call or you're calling in to schedule and you're like, gosh, you're it's six weeks before you can see me and they're like, Yeah, we you know, it fills up real fast. What I'll do is I'll call you, you know, as soon as we have an available open if it does. But then when that patient does come in for the recare appointment and their hygienist is like, Hey, let's get you scheduled, they're like, Yes, because I it was really hard to get in this time.   DAT- Kristy (18:10) Exactly. Yeah.   Tiffanie (18:14) So I want to make sure I'm on the books. And so it re-solidifies the urgency as well in scheduling while they're in office. So I think that it helps no matter what to keep that schedule full and it reduces to your point the cancellations last minute because they do know how difficult it is to get in the schedule. I completely agree. I think also making sure that we're ⁓ we've got some sort of proactive measurement around pre-collecting.   DAT- Kristy (18:28) Yeah.   Tiffanie (18:41) is huge and I know there's a lot of pushback on that one as well. But there's so many there there are so many things that you have to pay for first. Like you guys ordering online, everybody orders online and you pay for it well before you get it. There have been so many times my Amazon orders have had to be like completely canceled because it just never showed up, right? It's like being delivered, being delivered for days, for weeks, and then it just never shows up. Brody's got a part for his car he's been waiting on for over a month that's just never shown up that he's paid for.   DAT- Kristy (19:01) Yeah.   Tiffanie (19:10) So I think the idea of collecting for the treatment before it's done can go to the wayside. Like everybody's everybody's doing it in some fashion. And to me, what it does, well, for me personally, what it does is I've already spent the money. Right. And I know that there's like all these like girl math things all over the, you know, Instagram and the social media platforms or whatever. But it truly is once you've spent that money, you've accounted for it being gone. Now thinking about having to spend money.   DAT- Kristy (19:36) Mm-hmm.   Tiffanie (19:40) stresses me out. And so thinking about spending the money on something I'm not really excited to spend it on, and then something else enters my life. The the bag or a vacation or anything under the sun, something I wanted for the house, or I decided to have a barbecue and invited my whole neighborhood and I spent all the money that I anticipated spending on the crown, well guess what's going to be canceled? But if I've already spent   even a portion of that money, so it's reducing the amount that I'm spending in the future. The psychological aspects of it, you we could do a whole podcast on that, but it seriously changes the game because you've already spent the money. Your bank account has accounted for it being gone. And so you you don't you're less likely to cancel. And so Kristy, I think we both work really hard with our practices to proactively collect something. ⁓ how have you seen   DAT- Kristy (20:34) Yeah.   Tiffanie (20:35) in your dental history, how have you seen that change the game as far as keeping a schedule full and especially maybe during the summer?   DAT- Kristy (20:43) Absolutely. Tiff, I'm I again am a huge proponent of managing things on the front end. I I almost can debunked all of our problems because we have probably caused them either in our verbiage or actions that we do. Inadvertently, of course. We didn't we never meant for it to happen, but it goes back to ⁓ just using verbiage like the reservation fee versus cancellation fee, you know?   Tiffanie (21:10) Yeah. Yes.   DAT- Kristy (21:13) I I would much rather have a reservation fee than a cancellation fee. And again, if we're saying we don't want cancels, you can't focus on the opposite. So why are we why are we saying patients cancel all the time? You're sending the message. It's okay to cancel just by saying that. So here's the other thing. ⁓ I would much rather if a patient isn't solidified on the treatment and they're unwilling to put money down for that reservation.   Tiffanie (21:22) Mm.   DAT- Kristy (21:41) I would much rather know now today than day of because now I have to struggle to fill that spot. And again, it doesn't mean that I'm writing them off if they can't pay for it today or put the reservation down, but it just gives us the opportunity to create more value for that treatment and re enroll them in the process. But to your point, yeah, I'm a huge fan. And you know, look at it from a perspective that you're trying to help your patients, much like you said, Tiff.   Tiffanie (22:09) Mm-hmm.   DAT- Kristy (22:11) Even if I had four hundred dollars in savings, I may appreciate splitting two hundred now and two hundred later so it wasn't wiping out that four hundred dollars all at once. So yeah.   Tiffanie (22:21) Yeah. Yeah. And not two   hundred day of service, two hundred later. It's two hundred before service, two hundred at service.   DAT- Kristy (22:27) Yes.   Yes, one hundred percent. It just makes it more manageable and and psychologically, like you said, it's not all coming out at one time. So and there may be patients that are like, no, I'd rather pay the whole thing at now, you know, at one time. Great, let's go ahead and collect that now and you won't even have to stop on your way out, you know, unless something changed, obviously. But you you get where we can we can influence that behavior.   Tiffanie (22:44) Yeah, exactly. Yeah.   Yeah, completely agree. ⁓ so we've got block scheduling. And I and I as you were speaking, I was thinking too, during the summer summer slowdown, if you have a summer slowdown and you're not doing block scheduling yet, it's actually a really great time to start implementing it because your schedule is light, because you can you can put it in and you can start changing and working around it. We have so many even startup practices that come to us and they're like, Well, I don't have enough patience yet. I'm not busy enough yet. I just need everyone. And I'm like, no, this is the   perfect time because you have a blank slate to play with. So let's create it and fill it in again with those 48 hour rules. So I think block scheduling, Kristy, we talked a ton about that, productive scheduling, that's gonna be massive. pre-collecting, making sure we're utilizing our call lists and making sure that all of those systems are in place. This is a really good time to make sure that you have those systems, that they're there and that we start using them. And then quickly a couple of ideas we chatted ⁓   DAT- Kristy (23:45) Mm-hmm.   Tiffanie (23:57) prior to hopping on here was one was making sure that our confirmations are far enough in advance that we're getting them con confirmed, but also that we're doing it far enough in advance at least two days. I like a week and then three days and then two days, but I want at least two days, if not three or four, to refill a schedule. So when you're thinking about confirmations, think less about how annoying you think you are and think more about what you need in order to build a solid schedule.   and make sure that you guys have what you need in your practice. So I think confirmations are huge. And then Kristy, you mentioned promotions as well, like summer promos. And what have you seen, what have you done and worked with practices on when it comes to summer promotions?   DAT- Kristy (24:41) Yeah, absolutely. Tiff, I think if there's services like especially bigger services, because we know maybe we have a week off this month, maybe you do your Invisalign special. That's a great time to run, or any any promotional items that way. But also you could even have some fun things like, we're doing a Blackstone Grill giveaway scheduled during this this month and get your name in the drawing. Or you know what I mean, get creative and have fun.   Tiffanie (24:47) Mm-hmm.   I love that.   DAT- Kristy (25:11) And use it for a win win. We're getting our patients healthy because we're getting them scheduled, but we're also filling our schedule to meet the practice needs.   Tiffanie (25:20) Yeah.   I actually really love that, Kristy, because normally the promotions I love the I love all of it, but your blackstone, the way that you said that, because normally those promotions are for ⁓ reviews or for referrals, right? So refer a friend and get entered to win. But I loved what you said there when you said schedule this month and be entered to win. So that promotes the scheduling because honestly, I'm the type of person   that I'm like, well, I'm gonna spend the money anyways, so I might as well spend it now and potentially girl math, get this free. So then like my money, but if I me being me, I would split it then I'm like, well, my appointment plus the blackstone, right? Then I only paid $300 for this. Like that is brilliant. As psychologically dental, there's so much that goes into dentistry that is psychology. And it's not to trick people, it's to make it easier   And to make it more fun and engaging for them to say yes to their health. And Kristy, you nailed it with that. I love that. Thank you. Yeah.   DAT- Kristy (26:24) Awesome. Thank you. Yeah,   it's so funny because literally last week I was talking with clients and I'm like, what's the first thing you always usually hear from patients when they come in? Even like if we ask, how was your day day today? It's like, great, till I got here. And I always say, Well, it's funny because nobody's standing outside the office, like holding a gun to their head saying, You have to go to the dentist, right? But yet they walk in our doors.   Tiffanie (26:36) Yeah. Yeah.   Yeah.   Yeah.   DAT- Kristy (26:51) So   they're coming for something. Let's just use it as a positive win to get them healthy and meet our needs. Yeah. Yeah.   Tiffanie (26:57) I love it. Thank you. Thank you, Kristy.   And with that, listeners, I encourage you to re-listen to this as many times as you need to, especially if you are driving right now. ⁓ pull off to the side of the road, take notes, get to the office, take notes, but re-listen to this and then pick two. We gave you a slew of things that you can work on. Pick two that you're gonna work on right now. Save the rest maybe for August, ⁓ September, kind of proactively.   measure these out. Kristy, thank you so much for all of your tips today. I truly do love our time together and I love picking your brain. If you're not doing a promotion, I you just I love that. I'm excited for that. So if you're not doing a promotion like that and you have the space within your budget, go do it. But pick two of these things that we talked about today. And as always, we are here to serve you guys in the best ways that we know how to.   We have all of these tips, but we also work on implementing these things with our practices. So while you might hear it here on the podcast, working one-on-one with someone to help implement them can be a real big game changer. So reach out to Hello@TheDentalATeam.com for more tips, tricks, and to talk to us about how to implement these processes. Kristy, thank you so much. ⁓ and we'll catch you next time.  

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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I break down the new Trump Accounts, a custodial savings program for children introduced in 2026. I walk through who qualifies, how these accounts work, how to open one, contribution limits, and the tax rules you need to know.I also explore the potential advantages and drawbacks of using a Trump Account as part of a long-term savings strategy, how it compares to other options for investing in a child's future, and what families should consider before contributing. Despite the name, these accounts are a good thing.Also mentioned in today's episode:00:10 Introduction to Trump Accounts and Their Purpose01:28 What is a Trump Account and Its Legislative Background02:52 Eligibility, Bonus Contributions, and Funding Limits04:15 How to Open a Trump Account and the Election Process07:17 Investment Strategies and Allowed Assets in Trump Accounts09:04 How to Use the Trump Accounts and Withdrawal Rules11:48 Who Can Open a Trump Account and Additional Flexibility14:56 Next Steps for Building WealthIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! Every review makes a difference by telling Apple or Spotify to show the Sunlight Tax podcast to new audiences.Episode Links:The Sunlight Tax Podcast EP159: My #1 Tip to Make Your Kid a MillionaireGet my Tax Help on SubstackGet your FREE visual guide to tax deductionsOrder my book: Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You're Self-Employed Get full access to Taxes For Humans at sunlighttax.substack.com/subscribe

WWE RAW 7/13/26 Review — Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins contract chaos, Brock Lesnar returns, IC Gauntlet fallout! Journalist Lee Sanders is back talking fallout from a loaded night in Dallas as WWE RAW delivers major SummerSlam momentum. From Reigns and Rollins' explosive contract signing to Brock Lesnar confronting Oba Femi, plus the wild Intercontinental Championship Gauntlet featuring Dragon Lee, Chad Gable, Joe Hendry, Je'Von Evans, Dominik Mysterio, Ethan Page, and Rusev — this episode was stacked.Lee breaks down every match, moment, surprise, and storyline shift heading into SummerSlam. IYO SKY vs. Roxanne Perez, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria face-off, Jacob Fatu calling out Solo Sikoa — nothing is left untouched.After the RAW recap, Lee dives into the latest headlines:• The passing of legendary actor Sam Neill  • A new Nightmare on Elm Street movie finally in development at Paramount• WWE Club pricing details revealed• Sony ending physical PlayStation game releases in 2028  • CM Punk on his return, untold stories & relationship with Stephanie McMahon• NXT, AEW, TNA previews for the week• Programming notes and more!BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY WHISPER: UTC VIA https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/552340/whisper-utc AND DriveThruRPG.com Celebrate the summer with friends and jump into Whisper: UTC. If you're a fan of tabletop roleplaying games, this lightweight system delivers fast-paced, stylish, urban tactical combat that hits hard. Whisper: UTC is a character-focused experience, giving you the freedom to shape your playstyle with deep customization options. Build your crew, dive in, and choose from 46 unique classes. To grab your copy, check out the link in the description of this very episode. And start paving your own story.

This week Wil and Langdon Reid of Wilson Fairchild pull up a chair beside Dave to show you what a life in music actually looks like from the inside. These guys grew up on a tour bus in the ’70s and ’80s watching their dads, Don and Harold Reid, play eight years with Johnny Cash before becoming The Statler Brothers, a side-stage masterclass we all wish we had. You’ll hear the advice that shaped them: nobody can put you in the music business and nobody can take you out, so you’d better love the life and want it bad. You’ll get the manager horror stories (let’s just call him Peter), the reminder that every musician is an entrepreneur, and the hard, useful stuff most players dodge: build a P&L, diversify, manage cash flow first, and when it rains, fill up your buckets. Treat every gig like it matters, because you never know who’s in the room: never punish the people who showed up, and don’t play to the empty seats. Then you’ll dig into the craft that made the family famous: blood harmonies. Learn every part, let the piano teach you how the notes relate, and practice early in the morning just to find your pitch. You’ll discover why four voices were an act nobody wanted to follow, why going from two parts to four is an exponential lift, and where the modulation earns its keep. Through all of it runs one thread: be believable. Whether it’s a vanity song that tells your audience exactly who you are or a closer like It’s Amazing What a Hug Can Do, you sell it because you mean it. That’s the whole game: Always Be Performing, every seat, every song, every night. 00:00:00 Gig Gab 542 – Monday, July 13th, 2026 July 13th: National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day Guest co-hosts: Wil Reid and Langdon Reid of Wilson Fairchild 00:02:19 Post-gig snacks Nachos Chocolate Milk Twinkies Exempt from the food pyramid 00:05:17 Growing up on a tour bus in the 1970s and 1980s A Masterclass in performance art Their Dads, Don and Harold Ried played with Johnny Cash for 8 years before going out on their own as The Statler Brothers Watching from side stage 00:07:25 At 16 and 14, Wil and Langdon started band practice and gigging 00:08:07 Advice from Their Dads “Nobody can put you in the music business, and nobody can take you out” You gotta love the life. You gotta want it really bad. 00:09:24 Learning what to do…and what not to do 00:09:37 Manager stories! The manager who hangs on to you, waiting for something to happen, instead of doing work to make it happen for you. A tuition moment: “Let's just call him Peter” 00:13:20 Our dads were businessmen Managing and building a retirement as a musician Business Brain – Every musician is an entrepreneur Coming from nothing, sharing a bedroom, make enough to live check-to-check When it rains, fill up your buckets! 00:18:37 The dreamers are the ones generating the income 00:20:24 Build a P&L for your music business 00:23:10 Diversify yourself, produce yourself, protect yourself CD Baby Concert Pay Manage cash flow first 00:24:36 Every gig has an opportunity for you You never know exactly who is in the audience “Never punish the people who showed up” – Parthenon Huxley “Don't play to the empty seats” – Charlie Daniels 00:28:35 Singing “blood harmonies” together Tip 1: learn to sing every part Tip 2: playing piano will teach you how the notes work and relate together Statler Brothers were “Country lyrics with southern gospel harmonies” Tip 3: practice singing early in the morning just to learn your notes 00:34:30 Learning to blend with other people “Bach says no!” 00:36:00 Always think about the piano for harmonies Their dads, The Statler Brothers, were the first group in country music. Four voices were an act to follow! 00:39:30 Their sons, Jack and Davis Reid…the next generation Four part harmonies with their boys! 00:40:22 And now…harmony blend Going from two parts to four parts is an exponential lift! Dallas Corbin on Gig Gab – Rock is how high can you go? Country is how low can you go? Where is Skid Row of 2026? 00:50:00 The value of the modulation 00:54:17 American Songbook: Country Classics and Gospel Favorites on Gaither Music 00:58:10 Always be believable 01:01:00 The value of vanity songs in your set Show your audience who you are 01:04:00 It's Amazing What a Hug Can Do 01:06:00 Gig Gab 542 Outtro Follow Wilson Fairchild @wilsonfairchild on IG Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagram feedback@giggabpodcast.com Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post Growing Up Statler: Wilson Fairchild on Harmony, Hustle, and the Working Musician’s Life – Gig Gab 542 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky breaks down his trade tiers for several potential late-summer trade targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He also explains why defenseman Owen Pickering could be poised for a much bigger role in 2026-27 and questions whether there's still a place for forward Justin Brazeau after the best season of his career—tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

Tommy Thompson and co-host Patricia Clark revisit a conversation that cuts to the heart of one of the most common struggles in modern life. Rather than treating stress as something to push through or accept as inevitable, Tommy makes the case that stress is a barometer, a signal worth reading about what is really going on beneath the surface. This episode walks through five practical ways to stop letting stress run the show, from the simple act of slowing down to the deeper work of engaging your faith in a way that actually changes how you feel.What You'll Hear in This Episode:Why stress has become epidemic in modern society and how the American dream may be quietly fueling it.The barometer concept, treating stress not as noise to ignore but as a signal with something real to say.A quick review of five practical tools from a previous episode, covering morning routines, breathing, mini getaways, and distractions.Tip 1: How to take a step back, ask why you are stressed, and why naming the source gives you power over it.Tip 2: Why rushing and stress are inseparable, and what intentionally slowing down actually does to your nervous system.Tip 3: How narrowing your focus to one or two truly important things cuts through the overwhelm of a long to-do list.Tip 4: The discipline of simplifying, identifying what can wait and letting yourself cut it without guilt.Tip 5: How faith functions as the deepest stress barometer of all, and what it looks like to live like what you believe is actually true.Timestamps:(0:00) Intro(1:53) Stress as a barometer(4:13) Why stress has become epidemic(10:15) Review of five previous tips(11:57) Tip 1: Take a step back(17:10) Tip 2: Stop rushing(20:32) Tip 3: Focus on the important(26:44) Tip 4: Simplify(28:43) Tip 5: Engage your faithResources / Next Steps:Visit TommyThompson.com for more helpful content and resources from Tommy.If you enjoyed this episode, leaving a review helps others find the show.

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Welcome to our ColdIron: our new homebrew campaign! In this episode, the party makes some plans and are rudely interrupted.Kelly Clark as Dungeon MasterCastAmy Godfrey as Carrion SlaughterhouseRobin Holford as Trixxi BlastemoffKatrina McGie as Taliina'aChristine Rattray as Bell St. ClaireCaitlan Vinkle as ZOE===Music credits:Tim Kulig kindly composed the following tracks for this campaign:TumbleweedsCampaign OutroFind him at https://www.timkulig.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?...The following licensed tracks by Monument Studios were used: High Noon Tavern Fiddle Market Bazaar Dark Hybrid Ambience Western Saloon With Musichttps://www.monumentstudios.netArcane Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/It also includes the following music from Joel Steudler licensed through a Humble Music collection: Heavily ArmedThe following licensed music from Ovani Sound were used: SalamanderThe following licensed track from RedEarth was used: Tip the ScalesLicensed from part of the Battle Litany collection from GameDev Market.Additional Licensed tracks by Ovani Sound and Phat Phrog Studio may also used.For background ambience we used sounds from Tabletop Audio. Tabletop Audio is a site with a full toolkit of songs, special effects, and soundboards to bring your adventures to life. https://www.tabletopaudio.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, we share nine tips and tricks to help indie authors manage their files. Since I now have 174 novels, file management has become important! This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Dragonskull series at my Payhip store: JULYSKULL The coupon code is valid through July 27, 2026. So if you need a new ebook this summer, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 311 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is July 10th, 2026. Today we are discussing file management tips for indie authors. Before we get into that, we'll have Coupon of the Week and an update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. First up, let's do Coupon of the Week. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Dragonskull series at my Payhip store. That coupon code is JULYSKULL. As always, the coupon code and the links to the appropriate pages in my Payhip store will be available in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code is valid through July the 27th, 2026. So if you need a new ebook for this summer, we have got you covered. Now let's have an update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. As I mentioned last week, Blade of Thieves is now out. You can get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords, Bookshop.org, and my own Payhip store. It is selling well and people seem to be enjoying it, so thank you all for that. Now that Blade of Thieves is out, my next main project is Cloak of Frost, which will be the 15th book in the Cloak Mage urban fantasy series. As of this recording, I am 52,000 words into it. I'm thinking the rough draft will be about 100,000 words. So if all goes well, I hope to have the book out in August. My secondary project is Blade of Visions, the sequel to Blade of Thieves, and I am 4,000 words into that. Once Cloak of Frost is finished, Blade of Visions will become my new main project. In audiobook news, recording is done for Dragon-Mage, the sixth book in the Rivah series, and that will be excellently narrated by Leanne Woodward. I just have to proof/listen to that and then we can submit it to QA and then it should be showing up on the audiobook stories in a few weeks. Recording has started on Cloak of Worlds, which will be [recorded by] Hollis McCarthy, and Blade of Thieves, which will be [recorded by] Brad Wills. So look for more news and updates about that in the coming weeks. So that is where I'm at with current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. 00:02:16 Main Topic of the Week: File Organization for Writers So let's move on to our main topic this week, file organization tips for writers. One of the inspirations for this episode was an episode of the sitcom Community, which is quite funny. In the episode, the college is making a movie based on a legal loophole because they have some archival footage of a suddenly popular actor. One of the characters, Jeff, becomes concerned that people aren't treating the movie as seriously as they would deserve. So he steals the laptop with the movie and sets out to edit it himself. However, Jeff doesn't know anything about editing a movie, so he watches a YouTube tutorial about how to edit videos. The first lesson is "Step 1: How to properly organize your files." Jeff rages that no, he just wants to learn how to edit movies. While realizing that proper file organization is vital in the age of digital video editing, maintaining a good file structure isn't quite as rigid for authors and writers as it would be for video editors. However, even though many people consider file structure to be old-fashioned or pointless in the age of Google Docs and AI, in my years working in IT, I found that people wasted many hours trying to find files unnecessarily. For example, I always flinch a little bit when I see someone whose desktop is just a wall of misplaced icons and thousands of documents stacked upon each other. I used to do tech support for someone who had the most amazing gift for the most unhelpful and un-useful file names, often with misspelled words. He would get very frustrated and angry that he couldn't find anything because he hadn't labeled files properly with good file names. Better file structures and file naming conventions would have saved them all that stress and time. It's not wise to have all your files stacked up on your desktop and hope for the best. As you grow as a writer, files suddenly become much more complicated than one single draft in a word processing file. There needs to be organization for audiobook files, cover art, marketing materials, research, and much more. Blade of Thieves was my 174th book. So if you think about it, that means I have 174 separate book files on my computer. Many of them have audiobooks. They all have cover art. The audiobooks have cover art, to say nothing of the hundreds of short stories I've written and all of that needs to be organized properly so I can find it when I need it to. So today we're going to talk about setting up and organizing file structures for your writing work. First of all, what do I mean by file structures? In traditional computing, files like Word documents and Excel spreadsheets are organized in folders. How you navigate through the folder structure on your computer or server to find the files is called a path. Much like with a real path on a hiking trail, you want the path to find a file in a folder to be as clear from junk and confusion as possible. Good file and folder naming is like setting up signs on that hiking trail to help you find the way. Setting up your folders and files correctly makes them easier to use, find, and share with others. So let's go through some tips on how to properly organize your writing files and save yourself much stress and hassle of trying to find things. #1: Make a plan before you begin. Instead of borrowing someone else's file structure, take some time to think about how you use your writing files every day. Do you have a lot of project files for each book like book research, cover ideas, mood boards, and so on? Do you do most of your writing collaboratively? Think about your working style, the amount of files you have, and what kind of files you have that need organizing. It helps to plan for flexibility and growth in the future as the amount of files you have grows. For example, if someone currently runs only ads on Amazon but wants to add other companies like Facebook or BookBub, it'd be messier to add files from those projects if everything in their advertising folder was all Amazon documents with no sub-folder for Amazon. Making an Amazon sub-folder right away in your advertising folder prevents confusion as you start to add other companies into your advertising strategy. What you design should be realistic and as simple to use as possible. Are you someone who makes grand and complicated plans, but then sees them fall by the wayside after a couple of weeks? Many people are. Good organization is something where it's easy to let the perfect be the enemy of the possible. If you design overly complicated file and folder structures and naming conventions that you can't remember without a 20-page guide, you're not very likely to keep up with it. It's better to make something simple that it's easy to remember. Carve out the time to do this with your full attention instead of trying to do it in bits and pieces on the fly. It may take anywhere from an hour to days, depending on how many writing files you have. At the very least, set up the initial folders in one chunk of time so the organization is in place before you start moving files around. #2: Clean up before you start organizing. Get rid of duplicate and obsolete files before starting to organize other files. It will save time and make the process easier. #3: File structure is supported by good naming. Versions and drafts should be numbered to find the most recent one. Be specific. "Second draft" or "Volume one" without a book title isn't helpful if there are multiple books with that name across multiple folders. If you are using dates, be sure to include day, month, and year because in 10 years, "March ads" is not going to make much sense without the context of a year. Be consistent in how you order month, date, and year in a file because being inconsistent with it could make for mixed up dates. #4: Version control. "Rough draft THIS ONE" is not a good name to indicate that this is the latest draft and never use "final" as part of a draft or project name until it's well and truly done. On both Windows, Mac, and Linux, you get 256 characters for file names and it's a good idea to use them to be as descriptive as possible in your file names. #5: Be consistent. Don't make a folder called "Fix These File Names Later" because guess what? That date won't come. In the meantime, you'll probably get annoyed trying to find one of those files that don't have a correct name. If you're struggling with remembering to use your folder and file names, either make yourself a one-page reminder guide or take it as a sign that you might have made your structure and naming conventions too complicated. Remember that simpler is always better. #6: Document it. As with so many areas of life, proper documentation will help you remember something in the future. Write out how your folders are going to be structured, what style and formatting you will use to name the folders and files, and give yourselves some examples to jog your memory. If you're sharing the files and folders with others, make sure to share documentation with them and go over the system with them. That will save much time later since you won't have to spend so much time explaining to people where to find things in your file structure. #7: Decluttering isn't just for your college t-shirts. Schedule a regular time monthly or quarterly to declutter and fix anything in your file structure that isn't working or isn't consistent or correct. Much like organizing a drawer of shirts, things will only stay in order if you keep up with putting in and taking things out using your system. #8: It should fix, not create problems. Your first attempt at file organization may not work once you've added more files or tried it out for a while. Reflect on what is causing problems, what you would like your system to be able to do, and what you dislike about your current system. Train others who will use it. For example, differences in month/[day]/year naming conventions between countries can lead to incorrect dates if it isn't clear what date style is being used. Abbreviations should be standard to prevent confusion. For example, United States state abbreviations could follow the US Postal Service Conventions instead of writing your own abbreviations. MN would be Minnesota instead of M-I-N-N or M-I-N-N-E-S. (Though this can cause a confusion if you're not accustomed to them since, for example, in the postal codes, people often get Missouri and Minnesota mixed up.) Tip #9: Sharing isn't always caring. You can set up password protection on folders and files you don't want to share with others, especially if you're in a shared storage space. Read-only access is a way to share documents with others without worrying about them changing the files. For example, I have read-only access set for my book files so that someone working on my series bibles can download them without editing or changing the files themselves. So instead of having to make extra folders and files that are safe for someone to use without changing, I just set read-only access to those files [for that user]. Now let's take a look at some pros and cons of some typical structures. I'm going to provide examples of three possible folder structures you could use for writing and give you some of the pros and cons for each. #1: Organizing by date. In this system, the year is the first file and more specific files like quarters and months are sub-folders. This system might work best if you write based on challenges or projects such as National Novel Writing Month where each year is its own project. If you're taking writing courses, organizing by date and then by semester or course also would make sense for many people. For many writers, however, this could be a difficult way to organize because then you have to remember what year each book was written and many books are written across several years or months. If you're sharing the files with others, then you have to give them information on the history of each book project so they know which folder dates to look at, which creates extra work and most likely confusion. Like for example, off the top of my head, I could tell you that Ghost in the Forge is the sixth book in the Ghost series. However, I couldn't remember what year or month it was written in. I think it would be 2012, maybe February of 2012, but I would not be able to confirm that without looking it up, which would mean trying to find the file for Ghost in the Forge if I needed it would be a bit of a challenge. #2: Organizing by book. In this system, each book has its own folder and then other aspects like drafts, marketing materials, research, and covers are subfolders. If you don't have a large volume of books and don't have many writing adjacent activity files like research and advertising and don't share files with others, often this is a pretty straightforward way to organize your writing files. #3: Organizing by project type. In this system, the type of project is the main subfolder and sub-folders such as the books, marketing materials, covers, and series bibles would be in folders instead of being organized by individual books. For example, there would be a folder for marketing images. Instagram would be a sub-folder, and then there would be sub-folders in that folder for specific images and ads or individual books. If you have a lot of marketing images, that can be easier than trying to remember what image was for a certain book. This file organization system is more complex than just organizing by book and could be hard to keep up without some dedication. It might be unnecessarily complex for someone who only has a handful of books and only a small amount of files. As your writing adjacent activities like marketing and social media grow, it can be easier to organize this way than just by individual books. It's also much easier to share folders in a granular way using this method. For example, if you hire an assistant to help with social media posts, you can give them access to the social media marketing folders without having to give them access to the folders that have the book files and drafts in them. Now, what do I do for my own file organization system? Now, my system has partly been thought out and partly developed organically over the 15 years I've been doing this. And I found for me, since I've written so many books and series, that the best organizational principle is to run by series. My rough drafts are not super organized because once I am done with the book, I tend not to look back at the rough draft files. So usually my rough drafts are sitting in individual folders for the series like Frostborn, Dragontiarna, Blades of Ruin, and so forth. I am much more organized in the final drafts. Each individual series has its own folder and within the series, each individual book has its own folder as well. To help with keeping things in order, I usually number the folders. So for example, in Blades of Ruin, the first folder within it would be 01 Blade of Flames, then 02 Blade of Shadows, 03 Blade of Storms, and so forth. Within the individual book folders, I have the final files in ePub and PDF form for the books along with the cover images for both ebook, audiobook, and paperback. However, as I mentioned earlier in the podcast, I don't have just the book files. I also have audiobook files, advertising files, and a very large photo library from a combination of stock photos, 3D renders, and photographs I have specifically taken over the years for the purpose of using for ebook covers and advertising materials. For advertising images and materials, like I said, I found the best organizing principle for me is by series. So I generally tend to just organize them by series. So Frostborn, Sevenfold Sword, Dragontiarna, and the Andomhaim books generally have just one folder of advertising images since I can use the advertising image for both Frostborn: the Gray Knight and Sevenfold Sword: Champion. For my audiobooks, I keep those on a separate drive because they eat up a lot of space. But then I just have them organized out by book and series, which is pretty easy when I need to find something. For my stock photos, I do have those pretty well organized and again, in a separate drive, which I back up separately. I divide out the images by type. So I have a folder for castles, a folder for medieval or ancient cities, a folder for modern cities, a folder for fireballs and so forth. And so if I'm making a book cover image and I think, hmm, I want a sword, I can go into the swords folder and look at appropriate pictures of swords until I find one that would work for the project. How this [has] changed over time is I've had to become a bit more organized with the files because I started using Vellum, which generates a separate file of its own. So then I had to make sure that those were organized into proper files. I used to keep all my stock photos in just one big folder that quickly became unmanageable. So I once took two days to properly organize these stock photos. Just keeping all the rough drafts in one big folder for the series has worked pretty well for me because once I am done with the rough draft and have turned into the final draft, I just ignore the rough draft file and any changes that need to be made are obviously made to the final draft file. I also used to keep all the cover images in one folder for some reason and that was a bad idea. So then I started keeping the specific cover image in the folder with the specific book and that has worked out well. Would this be something I would recommend to someone just starting out? I think so. You can obviously get more complicated with this and my file structure is pretty simple overall, but it works for me. I can find anything I need to pretty quickly. In fact, my folder structure is deep enough I find sometimes that I get halfway down the folder structure and forget what I am looking for before I find it, which is a separate problem from folder organization. But I've stuck to this pretty consistently over the last 15 years and it's worked well for me. So I think I could recommend this to someone starting out. I'd have a folder for your rough drafts and then a folder with separate folders within it for your final drafts. Conclusion File organization is not glamorous, but as any records manager at a US government agency can tell you, it is extremely important for finding, organizing, and preserving what you create. Searching for files is not a writing adjacent activity that you want to take up your time and you definitely don't want the stress of losing something that you worked on for a long time by naming and storing it incorrectly. Finally, I want to close out with a reminder that however you set up your writing files and organizing them, they absolutely need to be backed up on a regular basis. I would recommend using a combination of cloud and local backups since they reinforce each other. If heaven forbid your house explodes and you lose your local backups, you still have your cloud backups. And if your cloud provider goes down or gets hacked or something, you still have your local backups. So no matter how you organize your files or how well organized they are, you definitely want to back them up on a very regular basis. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all of the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and we'll see you all next week.  

What does it actually look like to run a business God's way? In this episode of the Grace Space Christian Coaching Podcast, I share 7 practical, faith-rooted strategies for managing your business (and your life) in a way that honors God — not just your bottom line.As 1 Corinthians 10:31 reminds us: "Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." This episode breaks down exactly how to apply that truth to your work.In this episode, you'll learn:✅ How to create a values-based business plan rooted in kingdom culture✅ How to manage your finances in a faith-based way (starting with generosity)✅ How to cultivate an abundance mindset rooted in gratitude✅ How to trust God in your business through practices like monthly CEO reports✅ How to stand firm in your identity in Christ instead of your achievements✅ Why Christian community and mentorship are game-changers for your growth✅ How to plan for legacy and eternal impact, not just short-term successWhether you're a faith-based entrepreneur, a Christian woman in leadership, or simply someone who wants to build a life and business grounded in God's truth, this episode will give you practical next steps to move from striving to Spirit-led action.00:00 Introduction02:01 Building a faith-based business03:23 Quote from Pastor Francis Chan on true success04:59 Tip 1: Create a values-based business plan06:30 Tip 2: Manage finances in a faith-based way (tithing)08:17 Tip 3: Cultivate an abundance mindset rooted in faith11:15 Tip 4: Trust God in your work (monthly CEO reports)12:08 Tip 5: Stand firm in your identity in Christ13:28 Tip 6: Create alongside Christian community/mentors15:00 Tip 7: Plan for legacy and long-term impact (the "eternity rope" story)19:16 ClosingResources Mentioned:- Growth Without Burnout (signature coaching program): https://www.gracespacechristiancoaching.com/coaching- The Art of Gratitude Workshop: https://www.gracespacechristiancoaching.com/artofgratitude- Join the email list / Flourish Group Program waitlist: https://www.gracespacechristiancoaching.com/subscribe- Book a Clarity Call: https://www.gracespacechristiancoaching.com/book-online

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CM Punk shocked the WWE Universe by defeating Sami Zayn to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion! Kenny Omega reclaimed the AEW World Championship from MJF at AEW Beach Break! Lee Sanders is back breaking it all down!Welcome back to THE RCWR SHOW WITH LEE SANDERS!After a brief break, Lee returns to cover one of the biggest weeks in professional wrestling!

Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and game studio shakeups reveal deep cracks in the XBOX business, as years of unprofitability and missed expectations force the company into tough decisions. Are industry icons like Game Pass and big-name studios on borrowed time? Also, Paul's made major progress on the Windows 11 Field Guide updates! Plus, a desktop and mobile web browser that now blocks YouTube ads by default. Layoffs Microsoft announces 4800 layoffs, 3200 at XBOX Analysis: What Sharma said and didn't say. Many interesting details revealed here. Many questions unanswered Great outcomes for four studios, id Software reportedly laid off half its staff Interesting alternative analysis: The Game Pass thesis, XBOX can't do everything Windows Four new builds yesterday, one major new feature: Cloud restore Microsoft Edge is adding support for Google account sign-ins Opera One adds clipboard attack prevention Google and Samsung have announced new hardware launches, both with new foldables on the way - Apple's first foldable expected in January AI Microsoft is reportedly transitioning to its in-house MAI models where possible Latest Corey Doctorow book takes on the future of AI and is surprisingly middle-of-the-road. Unlike his last book, he explains how he handles this and has some ideas for doing so yourself XBOX and gaming Gears of War Reloaded, more head to Game Pass The oldest rumor in XBOX history is back, with Microsoft working (again, or as always) on a disc-to-digital program in the wake of the Sony PS5+ physical media announcement Nintendo to end OG Switch sales, make Switch 2 changes in the EU You can play Half-Life 2 in a web browser now Tips and picks Tip of the week: All Mint Mobile Plans Are Now Just $15 Per Month App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser RunAs Radio this week: Implementing Azure Policies with Barbara Forbes Brown liquor pick of the week: Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT threatlocker.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Jackson and Doug both out today. Doug officiating weddings. People didn't realize how funny Doug was before TMA. You have to leave this show for people to like you. Papers grabbing a walnut bowl. Pippin' Papers. Feels like last night could have been the beginning of the end for the Cardinals. Opinions have changed quite a bit since Sunday afternoon at Wrigley. Tip of the cap to Torres. Guys needing a little extra time between appearances? McGreevy's dad says he listens. Finna throw a perfect game, Martin.Is Wednesday Ladies Day at The Country Club. JR going to hang out during the 8:00 hour. This show's picks makes people money. Had this stretch circled as pretty important. The diluted post season affecting things. Pick a lane. Moving Gray, Donovan, Contreras, and Arenado last offseason.Jeremy Rutherford joins us in studio. Fire In The Hole at SIlver Dollar City. Reppin' Lutheran South. Ice sculptures and plated meals. Is Crusaders offensive? Chairman's list of numbers he's sent to Martin. What was scarier, Dan Jansen or the pitbull?Junior hockey is NOT youth hockey. Fun with text audits. Gluten Free Perc. What are Blues fans asking JR about the most lately? Is it Alex or Alexander Steen?Summer '98. Joe Buck's call. Things aren't getting any easier for the Redbirds. Harrison has been dealing for the Brewers. Harrison with a burr in his saddle for the All-Star snub. Milwaukee always seems to grab the right guy at the right time. The Rays of the National League.Two staff members from the USMNT were suspended for Monday's match against Belgium but hadn't explained the reasoning for the suspension. Argentina with the big comeback over Egypt yesterday. Viewership on Fox for USA/Belgium. Peaking close to 37M viewers. The head coach of Egypt says his team was victim of an "injustice."Still waiting for Jackson to refute the claims of him being hungover. Baseball executives with Twitter burners. Wellington has his buddy Vitello's back on Twitter. Drink on Twitter. Drink's interaction with Brenden Schaeffer.They don't like Chairman, they just like to crap on Papers. Chairman ran the gauntlet of awards at Meramec Heights Elementary. Don La Greca.EMOTDMartin delivering on a tease from last segment about a guest who felt snubbed from the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce wedding. Charles Barkley doesn't do weddings or funerals. Tim doesn't like hearing the 2004-2006 version of himself.Hoping Papers feels better soon. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about the handling of the tired pitching staff in the double header yesterday.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-35:16) Jackson and Doug both out today. Doug officiating weddings. People didn't realize how funny Doug was before TMA. You have to leave this show for people to like you. Papers grabbing a walnut bowl. Pippin' Papers. Feels like last night could have been the beginning of the end for the Cardinals. Opinions have changed quite a bit since Sunday afternoon at Wrigley. Tip of the cap to Torres. Guys needing a little extra time between appearances? McGreevy's dad says he listens. Finna throw a perfect game, Martin.(35:24-1:00:13) Is Wednesday Ladies Day at The Country Club. JR going to hang out during the 8:00 hour. This show's picks makes people money. Had this stretch circled as pretty important. The diluted post season affecting things. Pick a lane. Moving Gray, Donovan, Contreras, and Arenado last offseason.(1:00:23-1:31:33) Jeremy Rutherford joins us in studio. Fire In The Hole at SIlver Dollar City. Reppin' Lutheran South. Ice sculptures and plated meals. Is Crusaders offensive? Chairman's list of numbers he's sent to Martin. What was scarier, Dan Jansen or the pitbull?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and game studio shakeups reveal deep cracks in the XBOX business, as years of unprofitability and missed expectations force the company into tough decisions. Are industry icons like Game Pass and big-name studios on borrowed time? Also, Paul's made major progress on the Windows 11 Field Guide updates! Plus, a desktop and mobile web browser that now blocks YouTube ads by default. Layoffs Microsoft announces 4800 layoffs, 3200 at XBOX Analysis: What Sharma said and didn't say. Many interesting details revealed here. Many questions unanswered Great outcomes for four studios, id Software reportedly laid off half its staff Interesting alternative analysis: The Game Pass thesis, XBOX can't do everything Windows Four new builds yesterday, one major new feature: Cloud restore Microsoft Edge is adding support for Google account sign-ins Opera One adds clipboard attack prevention Google and Samsung have announced new hardware launches, both with new foldables on the way - Apple's first foldable expected in January AI Microsoft is reportedly transitioning to its in-house MAI models where possible Latest Corey Doctorow book takes on the future of AI and is surprisingly middle-of-the-road. Unlike his last book, he explains how he handles this and has some ideas for doing so yourself XBOX and gaming Gears of War Reloaded, more head to Game Pass The oldest rumor in XBOX history is back, with Microsoft working (again, or as always) on a disc-to-digital program in the wake of the Sony PS5+ physical media announcement Nintendo to end OG Switch sales, make Switch 2 changes in the EU You can play Half-Life 2 in a web browser now Tips and picks Tip of the week: All Mint Mobile Plans Are Now Just $15 Per Month App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser RunAs Radio this week: Implementing Azure Policies with Barbara Forbes Brown liquor pick of the week: Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT threatlocker.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and game studio shakeups reveal deep cracks in the XBOX business, as years of unprofitability and missed expectations force the company into tough decisions. Are industry icons like Game Pass and big-name studios on borrowed time? Also, Paul's made major progress on the Windows 11 Field Guide updates! Plus, a desktop and mobile web browser that now blocks YouTube ads by default. Layoffs Microsoft announces 4800 layoffs, 3200 at XBOX Analysis: What Sharma said and didn't say. Many interesting details revealed here. Many questions unanswered Great outcomes for four studios, id Software reportedly laid off half its staff Interesting alternative analysis: The Game Pass thesis, XBOX can't do everything Windows Four new builds yesterday, one major new feature: Cloud restore Microsoft Edge is adding support for Google account sign-ins Opera One adds clipboard attack prevention Google and Samsung have announced new hardware launches, both with new foldables on the way - Apple's first foldable expected in January AI Microsoft is reportedly transitioning to its in-house MAI models where possible Latest Corey Doctorow book takes on the future of AI and is surprisingly middle-of-the-road. Unlike his last book, he explains how he handles this and has some ideas for doing so yourself XBOX and gaming Gears of War Reloaded, more head to Game Pass The oldest rumor in XBOX history is back, with Microsoft working (again, or as always) on a disc-to-digital program in the wake of the Sony PS5+ physical media announcement Nintendo to end OG Switch sales, make Switch 2 changes in the EU You can play Half-Life 2 in a web browser now Tips and picks Tip of the week: All Mint Mobile Plans Are Now Just $15 Per Month App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser RunAs Radio this week: Implementing Azure Policies with Barbara Forbes Brown liquor pick of the week: Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT threatlocker.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

This week we asked whether 2026 is 2008 or something worse, and the answer is: different disease, same symptoms. The hiring freeze, the housing collapse, the credit stress all rhyme with the last crisis, but this time the economy is drowning in money that just isn’t moving, pooling at the top while the bottom quietly bleeds out. Then we pulled on the thread of where all that leverage actually lives, and found that the “safe” parts of the financial system—banks, money markets, insurers—are the ones funding the riskiest trades, all stacked on the same narrow AI bet. When it unwinds, the dampeners become the accelerants. Chapters Intro: 00:00:38 Quick Takes: 00:01:30 Max Notes: 00:08:43 Killer Left Take of the Week: 00:21:05 Chart of the Week: 00:23:01 Headlines: 00:27:41 Outro: 00:28:47 Resources Bloomberg Television: OpenAI Proposes Giving the US Government a 5% Stake, FT Says CNBC Television: Palantir CEO Alex Karp says ‘something has gone completely wrong’ with how AI is sold CBS News: Trump admits he called FIFA chief about Folarin Balogun’s red card: “That wasn’t a foul” Forbes Breaking News: Graham Platner Issues Video Statement After Allegation Of Sexual Assault Emerges The New York Times: Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin MacroMicro: US - M1 & M2 Money Supply Current Affairs: Of Course The Founding Fathers Would Have Hated Trump Bloomberg: Leveraged ETFs Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg Truthdig: Was USAID Really Neocolonial? The Intercept: RFK Jr. Claims He’s Investigating Terrorism Now, Too MotherJones: “Morally reprehensible”: Prediction Markets Offer Bets on Wildfires UNFTR Resources Video: On The Record 07-07-26 (2008 Parallels | McConnell Still Missing & Platner Should Be) Essay: Is It 2008 All Over Again? -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility.Support the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/4bvLEBZ In the Monday Dividend Cafe, the host recaps a post–three-day weekend market rally with the Dow closing above 53,000 for the first time, the S&P 500 up 0.72%, and the Nasdaq up over 1%, while the 10-year Treasury remained around 4.47%. He notes TIP spreads show reduced inflation expectations even as longer yields imply stronger real growth, arguing the market can't simultaneously justify Fed hikes on rising inflation expectations and claim the market is wrong as expectations fall; he also discusses futures pricing that still implies mostly one hike. He highlights market weakness as rotational rather than systemic, with communication services and tech leading and defensives lagging. Economic discussion includes disappointing June job growth and downward revisions alongside a lower unemployment rate driven by falling participation. He flags Florida housing supply, price cuts, and loss-making sales as signs prices were too high, contrasts with prolonged China home-price declines, and reviews steady oil, strong year-to-date midstream performance, and upcoming client reporting and geopolitical headlines. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:46 Market Open Recap 01:34 Rates and Inflation Signals 03:31 Will the Fed Hike 05:40 Rotation Not Rout 07:29 Economic Data Check 09:27 Florida Housing Warning 12:28 China Housing Contrast 13:02 Energy and Midstream Update 14:40 Week Ahead and Wrap Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com