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3. Headline: The Innovation and Controversy of Voodoo MacbethGuest Author: James Shapiro Orson Welles modernized *Macbeth* by setting it in 19th-century Haiti, substituting traditional witches for voodoo drumming and chanting. This "Voodoo Macbeth"became a national sensation, touring cities like Dallas and breaking local Jim Crow laws. Despite its success, the production faced scrutiny; Langston Hughesexpressed ambivalence, questioning whether the project truly represented the Black experience or merely used Black performers to tell white stories for white audiences. The play's impact on interracial performance remains a subject of cultural discussion regarding representation and voice. (3)1938 ILLINOIS

3. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro details the creation of the famous "Voodoo Macbeth" in Harlem, directed by a twenty-year-old Orson Welles. Replacing Shakespeare's traditional Scottish setting with 19th-century Haiti, the production substituted witches with voodoo drummers and chanters. Welles, influenced by the rise of global fascism, framed evil as a systemic cultural force rather than a personal failing. The production was a massive hit, eventually moving to Broadway and touring nationally. This tour broke Jim Crow boundaries by bringing a professional Black cast to states where Black citizens lacked political representation. (3)1917

Here are the show notes and social captions: Show Notes: Most entrepreneurs are doing visibility completely wrong, and it's costing them clients, credibility, and momentum. In this episode, Kelly sits down with media strategist and former Tonight Show intern Beth Nydick to unpack why more visibility doesn't automatically mean more business...and what actually does. Beth has helped some of the biggest names in the online space build media strategies that convert, and she's not holding back in this conversation. From the mindset shift that changes everything to the tactical framework she teaches inside her program Mic to Millions, this episode will completely reframe how you think about every podcast appearance, media opportunity, and stage you step onto. If you've ever wondered why your visibility isn't translating into clients — or you've been showing up everywhere and still feel like you're spinning your wheels, this episode is your wake up call. Timestamps: 00:45: Why visibility alone doesn't create clients (and what actually does)  03:10: The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make on podcasts and media appearances 05:30: How to treat every media appearance as a business asset 08:15: The difference between media and marketing and why it matters 11:00: How to maximize a podcast appearance before, during, and after 14:20: Traditional media in 2026: credibility, live TV, and the micro drama trend 17:45: Why you need to become your own media brand by 2026 20:30: How Beth helps her clients create media opportunities and where to connect with her Resources: Connect with Beth on Instagram and DM her the word "KELLY" to receive her authority gap diagnostic: https://www.instagram.com/bethnydickny Subscribe to Kelly's Substack newsletter: https://kellyroachofficial.substack.com/subscribe Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/ Follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/

What if the greatest thing being stolen from you right now… isn't your money, your data, or your privacy, but your attention? In this powerful solo episode, Darin pulls back the curtain on the modern attention economy and how your time, focus, and creative energy are being quietly redirected—often without you even realizing it. From social media algorithms to behavioral psychology, this episode exposes how distraction has become the default and why reclaiming your attention is the first step toward reclaiming your life. Drawing from ancient wisdom, global travel experiences, and decades of personal experimentation, Darin introduces a new framework: Inner Peace Architecture, a practical, actionable system for taking back control of your mind, your habits, and your future. This is not about disconnecting from the world. It's about learning how to stay informed without becoming consumed. If you've ever felt scattered, reactive, or pulled away from your own purpose… this episode is your reset. What You'll Learn Why your attention is the most valuable asset in the modern world How the "attention economy" is designed to keep you distracted The shocking truth about how often people check their phones daily Why your ability to focus has declined, and how to rebuild it The concept of "cognitive downgrade" and what it's doing to your brain Ancient philosophies that emphasized protecting your inner world The difference between consuming life vs creating your life What Darin learned from the happiest cultures around the world How to stay informed without becoming emotionally overwhelmed The foundational principles of Inner Peace Architecture Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife and the mission of building a better world 00:00:33 – Sponsor: the truth about NAD+ supplements and why quality matters 00:02:17 – Opening hook: the greatest heist is happening inside your mind 00:02:52 – Reclaiming your attention and becoming the architect of your life 00:03:14 – The core question: how do you stay informed without becoming a victim? 00:03:50 – Why the happiest people are not the most plugged in, but the most rooted 00:04:12 – The battlefield is your mind: understanding the attention economy 00:04:33 – You are not the customer, you are the product 00:04:45 – The shocking statistic: checking your phone 96 times per day 00:05:00 – The collapse of human attention span and what it means 00:05:08 – "Cognitive downgrade" and the loss of deep thinking 00:05:23 – Why reacting to content prevents you from creating your own life 00:05:42 – Ancient wisdom on protecting your inner world 00:05:50 – Marcus Aurelius and the concept of sovereign attention 00:06:14 – Stoicism, Buddhism, and global philosophies on inner mastery 00:06:34 – The quality of your life is determined by your inner world 00:06:41 – Lessons from global travel and the world's happiest cultures 00:07:00 – The common trait of deeply fulfilled people 00:07:21 – Living fully present vs consuming content passively 00:07:58 – The "discoverer state" and what it means to feel truly alive 00:08:08 – What becomes possible when you reclaim your time 00:08:21 – Sponsor: Shakeology and the importance of true nutrition quality 00:10:07 – Introducing "Inner Peace Architecture" 00:10:19 – Principle 1: Create a morning sovereign hour 00:10:44 – Building your reality before the world intrudes 00:11:14 – Curating your information diet like your food intake 00:11:31 – Protecting the gates of your mind 00:11:50 – Following what expands you and removing what drains you 00:12:00 – The power of analog activities in a digital world 00:12:21 – Rewiring your brain away from dopamine addiction 00:12:31 – Why real-world experiences create fulfillment 00:12:52 – Practicing informed detachment from global chaos 00:13:06 – Becoming a conscious observer instead of a reactive participant 00:13:16 – Designing your life before the algorithm does it for you 00:13:46 – You are the architect, not the audience 00:13:51 – The real source of meaningful creation and purpose 00:14:12 – Why discipline and intention matter more than ever today 00:14:42 – Creating a life instead of reacting to one 00:15:00 – The power of inner stillness and clarity 00:15:30 – Listening to your heart and aligning your actions 00:16:00 – Final message: say yes to your inner world 00:16:30 – Closing thoughts and call to reclaim your life     Thank You to Our Sponsors Tru Niagen – Boost NAD+ levels for cellular health and longevity. Get 20% off with code Darin20 at truniagen.com. Shakeology – Shakeology-All in One Nutrition: Get 15% off with code SUPERLIFE at Shakeology.com.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "Every minute you spend reacting to someone else's world is a minute you're not creating your own. The real shift happens when you reclaim your attention, protect your inner world, and begin designing your life from the inside out—because you are not here to be the audience… you are here to be the architect."     Bibliography/Sources Aurelius, M. (c. 170–180 AD). Meditations. A foundational text of Stoic philosophy emphasizing that the quality of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts and internal architecture. https://classics.mit.edu/Antoninus/meditations.html Buettner, D. (2008). The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest. Research into the Okinawan concept of Ikigai (purpose) and its direct impact on longevity and fulfillment. https://www.bluezones.com/explorations/okinawa-japan/ Karana, T. H. (Traditional). Balinese Philosophy of Well-being. A cultural framework centered on the three causes of prosperity: harmony with people, harmony with nature, and harmony with the divine. https://www.balispirit.com/community/blog/tri-hita-karana Microsoft Corporation. (2015). Attention Spans: Consumer Insights. A widely cited study exploring how the digital lifestyle and high-frequency media consumption have impacted the human attention span. https://doi.org/10.1037/e520032015-001 Newport, C. (2016). Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. Academic and practical research on the necessity of cultivating "deep work" habits to reclaim cognitive sovereignty from the "attention economy." https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work/ Nylund, D. (2018). Sisu: The Finnish Art of Courage. Research into the Finnish concept of "Sisu"—a psychological strength and resilient mindset that allows individuals to persist through extreme adversity. https://www.helsinki.fi/en/news/health-news/sisu-within-all-us University of Derby / National Trust. (2020). The Benefits of Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku). A review of research showing that intentional time in nature significantly lowers cortisol levels and boosts immune function. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-44097-3

I'm back with brand new episodes and a new name for my signature parenting framework!You'll Learn:Why I changed the name of my signature parenting processThe 4 steps of The Connected Parenting ProcessHow my book is coming along!What to expect in upcoming episodesI want this process to be accessible to EVERY parent - moms, dads, bonus moms, stepdads, even grandparents. I want to talk about parenting in a more holistic way. Introducing The Connected Parenting Process.----------------------------------------I'm back from a 10-week hiatus of recording new episodes. The reason for that break is that I've been busy writing a book! It's all about raising an emotionally healthy kid using connected parenting. More to come on that later, of course.Through the writing process, I realized some things about how I've been teaching about parenting and how I want to talk about it moving forward. For the last several years, my signature process has been called The Calm Mama Process. But now, I see that this title isn't really fair to moms. It makes it seem like the mom is the person who's supposed to be calm and do all the connected parenting. I realized that in some ways, by titling my parenting philosophy “The Calm Mama Process”, I was putting pressure on moms to be the person who's responsible for parenting, and I was alienating dads in the process. I do not want to perpetuate these gender-typical roles and continue putting the emotional and mental labor of parenting solely on women. Frankly, I'm over anything that puts more pressure on moms. I'm done with it.I want this process to be accessible to EVERY parent - moms, dads, bonus moms, stepdads, even grandparents. I want to talk about parenting in a more holistic way. So, I decided to rename my framework The Connected Parenting Process.The Connected Parenting ProcessIf you've been with me for a while, this will sound pretty familiar. My process, whatever the name, has always been made up of these 4 parts: calm, connect, limit set, correct. When you practice those 4 pillars, you raise an emotionally healthy kid and you are a connected parent. Let's walk through them together.CALMCalm is all about the parent and your connection to yourself. The tools, strategies, and concepts under this pillar support your emotional health and your ability to self-regulate. By learning to process your negative emotion, coach yourself through big feelings, and manage your mindset around your kid's behavior, you will be calm.This is so important (and the first step) because the rest of the parenting pillars are really hard to access if you are not calm and regulated.CONNECTConnect is about connecting your child to themselves. You're teaching your child the connection between what's going on inside of them and how they're acting on the outside. You give them tools to connect how they're behaving to how they're feeling and then coach them to self-regulate.This is one of the main differences between traditional parenting and connected parenting. Traditional parenting is focused only on behavior modification. It doesn't matter how the parent is acting or if it's aggressive. It doesn't matter what is driving that behavior in the child. The focus is solely on behavior and consequences.In connected parenting, we focus on the feelings that are underneath the behavior and on helping our kids learn to cope with their emotions (which means that they don't need to act out).LIMIT SETLimits connect your child to the boundaries that work within your family. As a connected parent, you will set, communicate, and hold limits. Beyond your family, you're using boundaries to connect your child to the world - helping them understand how the world works and giving them clear guidance and parameters on which behaviors are okay.This isn't a feelings-only or a behavior-only model. It's a combination. You can have compassion for your kid and also not give in just because they're having a big feeling (no way!). Helping them regulate that emotion and having a firm limit helps them to become resilient.CORRECTCorrect is where you show your child the connection between their behavior and the impact of their behavior. If they fail, they have to fix it. If they make a mistake, they have to repair that mistake. We're connecting behavior to consequences.In this model, consequences are not just meant to modify behavior. We're helping them to see, in a logical, neutral way, that certain behaviors cause problems. Misbehavior might cause a time problem, an energy problem, or a money problem. You want your kid to start to connect the dots between their behavior and the impact their behavior has on others. And then do what they can to make it right.When you have those 4 pillars it means you are raising an emotionally healthy kid who turns into an emotionally healthy adult.If you are hitting those pillars pretty regularly in your parenting, you can kind of relax. That is what I really want for you. You don't have to keep feeling like you're never doing it “right”. Or be constantly overwhelmed.It's pretty incredible to have a process that you can look to when you're worried that you're messing it all up. Go through the steps and check in. Ask yourself:Am I calm? Have I connected or emotionally coached my kid? Have I set a boundary here? Have I allowed my child to fail and helped them fix that mistake?The Connected Parenting Process is exactly what it sounds like. We want our kids to be connected to their parent(s), themselves, and the world, and to be able to work well within the world. The name itself will help you remember what you're doing here and why you're parenting the way you are. Mentioned in this episode:The Stop Yelling Playlist - a curated playlist of top episodes from our archivesEpisode 58: Traditional Parenting vs. Connected ParentingFree Resources:Get your copy of the Stop Yelling Cheat Sheet!In this free guide you'll discover:✨ A simple tool to stop yelling once you've started (This one thing will get you calm.)✨ 40 things to do instead of yelling. (You only need to pick one!)✨ Exactly why you yell. (And how to stop yourself from starting.)✨A script to say to your kids when you yell. (So they don't follow you around!)Download the Stop Yelling Cheat Sheet hereConnect With Darlynn:Book a complimentary session with DarlynnLearn about the different parenting programs at www.calmmamacoaching.comFollow me on Instagram @darlynnchildress for daily tipsRate and review the podcast on Itunes

Luxury branding strategy for premium positioning is not about surface-level aesthetics. It is about authority, perception, and strategic dominance within a clearly defined niche. For Kathryn Porritt, Founder and CEO of Iconic Empire, luxury branding strategy represents a decisive move away from commoditization and toward category leadership. Many businesses unintentionally anchor themselves in the middle of the market. They compete on incremental value, attempt to appeal to broad audiences, and rely on volume to sustain margins. Over time, this approach compresses pricing power and weakens differentiation. The brand becomes one of many options rather than the only logical choice. Luxury branding strategy challenges that model entirely. After building and selling her own multi-million-dollar company, Kathryn Porritt made a deliberate pivot. Instead of recreating a high-volume enterprise, she chose to work exclusively with accomplished experts and founders ready to reposition at the top of their markets. Her focus became helping extraordinary individuals claim iconic status by refining how they are perceived, priced, and positioned. Ford Saeks has long emphasized that positioning drives profitability. Growth without authority is fragile. When companies focus solely on marketing tactics without clarifying their premium positioning, they remain vulnerable to competition based on price. Luxury branding strategy addresses this vulnerability by elevating perception before pursuing scale. A core principle Kathryn applies is hyper-niching. While conventional wisdom encourages businesses to widen their audience, luxury branding strategy narrows it. The goal is to identify the deepest, most defensible niche where the brand can confidently claim leadership. When that clarity is established, the conversation shifts. Prospects no longer compare features. They evaluate authority. Authority transforms pricing dynamics. Premium positioning allows a business to move from justification to invitation. Rather than explaining why fees are higher, the brand communicates why it is the standard. Another defining characteristic of luxury branding strategy is the concept of descending scale. Traditional models often begin broad and attempt to climb upward into premium offerings. Kathryn advocates the opposite. Establish dominance at the highest tier first. Build brand equity through selective, high-value engagements. Once the brand is firmly anchored at the top, expansion becomes a strategic choice rather than a necessity. This approach mirrors the structure of global luxury houses that begin with exclusive offerings before extending into broader product lines. Prestige precedes scale. Luxury branding strategy also requires commercial clarity. Many experts possess deep mastery but struggle to translate that expertise into premium positioning. They undervalue their own authority because their messaging is diluted by mainstream marketing language. Kathryn's work centers on aligning how the brand communicates with the true level of capability it delivers. Ford Saeks often speaks about perception gaps. A business may generate exceptional outcomes, yet if the market perceives it as average, growth stalls. Luxury branding strategy closes that gap by ensuring that authority is visible, specific, and unmistakable. The economic environment further reinforces the importance of premium positioning. When markets tighten, companies in the middle feel the pressure first. Discounting becomes tempting. However, lowering price rarely strengthens brand equity. Instead, it signals vulnerability. Luxury branding strategy offers an alternative path. Rather than competing lower, compete higher. Premium positioning attracts a different caliber of client. Decision-making becomes more strategic. Engagements are deeper. Margins improve. Alignment increases. The experience shifts from transactional to transformational. Technology, including AI, supports execution but does not replace strategy. Automation can accelerate research, communication, and delivery. However, positioning requires discernment and vision. Tools assist. Leadership defines direction. Luxury branding strategy ultimately demands courage. It requires rejecting the comfort of broad appeal. It requires narrowing focus and standing firmly in a clearly articulated niche. It requires confidence in mastery. For leaders willing to move from commoditized to category leader, luxury branding strategy provides a disciplined framework. It is not about exclusivity for appearance. It is about clarity, authority, and sustainable premium positioning. Fordify LIVE streams every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Central across all social media platforms, featuring real-time conversations with business leaders and growth-minded experts. New episodes of The Business Growth Show podcast drop every Thursday. Watch the full episode on YouTube. About Kathryn Porritt Kathryn Porritt is the Founder and CEO of Iconic Empire, a global luxury branding agency dedicated to helping extraordinary individuals claim iconic status in their industries. After building and selling her own multi-million-dollar business, Kathryn made a decisive shift to work exclusively with high-level experts, founders, and thought leaders ready to reposition themselves at the top of their market. Known for her bold perspective on luxury branding strategy, hyper-niching, and premium commercialization, Kathryn helps clients refine their positioning, elevate their authority, and command premium pricing without competing on volume or discounts. Her work spans industries including professional services, consulting, design, real estate, finance, and beyond. Through Iconic Empire, Kathryn has built a reputation for transforming accomplished professionals into category leaders by aligning mastery with strategic market positioning. Learn more at IconicEmpire.com About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator who has generated more than a billion dollars in sales worldwide for companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 organizations. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford helps businesses attract loyal customers, expand brand awareness, and ignite innovation through strategic marketing, operational excellence, and leadership development. A tenacious entrepreneur, Ford has founded more than ten companies, authored five books, earned three U.S. patents, and received numerous industry awards. He is widely recognized for his expertise in AI prompt engineering and for training organizations to leverage artificial intelligence to improve operations, marketing, sales, and customer experience. Ford recently showcased this expertise at the Unleash AI for Business Summit, where he demonstrated how ChatGPT is transforming business performance. Through Fordify LIVE and The Business Growth Show, Ford equips leaders with practical strategies that accelerate growth, strengthen positioning, and drive measurable results. Learn more at ProfitRichResults.com and watch his TV show at Fordify.tv.

Private credit could be the next black swan and we're going to break it down for you. We also discuss the ongoing war and how geopolitical uncertainty is affecting financial markets, investor psychology, and economic conditions. Misinformation, AI-generated content, and media bias make it difficult to know what is actually happening amidst the "fog of war", which increases market uncertainty. Markets have reacted with volatility rather than a sharp crash, highlighting unexpected moves such as a stronger U.S. dollar, mixed performance across sectors, and spikes in oil prices that could fuel inflation. Risk management is of the upmost importance during uncertain periods and investors should reassess their theses, reduce exposure when necessary, and consider holding cash until clearer trends emerge. We also talk broader economic risks including rising credit balances, potential policy mistakes by central banks, and structural concerns in areas like private credit and financial sector exposure. We discuss...  The ongoing war has created uncertainty and a wide range of opinions about its political and economic implications. The S&P 500 has only modestly declined so far, suggesting markets have not fully priced in the potential risks. Traditional market expectations have been challenged, such as the U.S. dollar strengthening instead of weakening. Oil prices have spiked due to geopolitical tensions, raising concerns about inflation and broader economic impacts. Energy has been the strongest-performing sector while many other sectors have struggled. Risk management should come before return-seeking when uncertainty is high. Investors should not hesitate to move to cash when market conditions become unclear. Crowded trades in war-related assets like energy, defense, and gold could reverse if sentiment shifts. The potential for consumer stress is highlighted, including rising credit card balances and higher costs from energy prices. Rising mortgage rates are a factor that could freeze housing activity during the spring selling season. Geopolitical risk is increasingly being priced into markets after years of relative stability. The current environment may represent a shift away from the low-rate, liquidity-driven market regime of the past decade. Policy mistakes by governments or central banks could become a bigger risk than the war itself. There are potential risks in the private credit sector, particularly due to limited regulation and transparency. Private credit has replaced some traditional bank lending since the 2008 financial crisis. Redemption freezes in private credit funds could signal stress in the system. Patience, discipline, and careful portfolio management are essential during periods of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.   Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Douglas Heagren | Mergent College Advisors Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the full show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/the-next-black-swan-799 

For episode 695 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Alex Mirran, the Gradient Business Development team lead in North America onboarding key inference customers and developing strategic partnerships. Alex has spent over 8 years in distributed AI systems, fintech, and capital management executing go to market strategies and capital formation.

Elaine sits down with Melody Crisp, co-founder of humanitarian charity Thrive, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to create change in the world's most forgotten crisis zones. From the reality of displaced communities in Myanmar to the collapse of global aid funding following USAID cuts, this episode pulls back the curtain.Melody breaks down why the traditional top-down charity model is broken, how Thrive is flipping the script by funding local leaders with local solutions, and why $5 genuinely changes lives. Together they tackle donor fatigue, ethical storytelling, the trauma of doom-scrolling, and what it means to show up as an activist without burning yourself out. This is a masterclass in conscious leadership, humanitarian innovation, and the quiet, consistent power of doing the next right thing.Key takeawaysLocal people usually know best what their communities actually need, and aid works better when they lead the solutions. Traditional aid systems often dilute impact because money gets filtered down through layers of administration before reaching people on the ground. Thrive focuses on getting funding closer to grassroots leaders already doing meaningful work in Myanmar. Sustainable support matters more than good optics. A water filtration system can create far more long-term impact than short-term bottled water distribution. Education is not just about schooling. In conflict zones, it can help protect children from recruitment, exploitation, and loss of life. Real community development starts by asking what strengths already exist, not just what is broken. Ethical storytelling matters. Humanitarian work should respect people's dignity, safety, and reality, rather than exploiting trauma for attention. Small contributions genuinely matter. Even modest donations can have a real and measurable effect in communities facing crisis. Hope is not passive. It is built through action, relationships, and people choosing to show up consistently, even when the problems feel overwhelming. Links:Thrive OrganizationPodcastathon Charity Event

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're answering the question: are traditional fundraising banquets dead? Tune in to find out!Join us as we break down the shift from traditional banquets to a more effective approach. From ticket sales and table purchases to auctions and high-cost speakers, we're talking about everything you need to know about why these models fall short — and what actually works instead.Hear why selling tickets can offend your donors. See how table buyers often fill seats with people who have no real interest in giving. Learn the differences between traditional banquets and fundraising galas. And discover the secret to a 92% success rate at your next fundraising dinner!So whether you're hosting large-scale galas or struggling to grow your event revenue, this episode will help you rethink what actually leads to better results. Tune in to learn how to triple your results — with far less effort.Subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit fundraising strategies!ASK US A QUESTION:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/discovery-callFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:→ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠Episode Keywords:fundraising banquets, traditional fundraising banquets, traditional fundraising banquet, fundraising banquet, are traditional fundraising banquets dead, fundraising masterminds podcast, fundraising masterminds, jim dempsey, jason galicinski, traditional banquet, traditional banquets, ticket sales, table purchases, auctions, high-cost speakers, fundraisign dinner, fundraising galas, fundraising dinner, nonprofit fundraising strategies, fundraising strategies, fundraising, speaker.

Traditional education are the window! Will and Sabrina are watching “Principal Takes a Holiday” starring Kevin Nealon, Zachary Ty Bryan and Bill Nye. This film premiered in 1998 on ABC’s “Wonderful World of Disney”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we explore the transformative power of food, traditional cooking techniques, and mindful eating with Chef Whitney Aronoff. Discover how to make healthier choices, understand food preparation, and embrace a holistic approach to wellness through food.   Keywords food sustainability, healthy eating, traditional cooking, mindful eating, wellness, chef tips, food choices, nutrition, holistic health, food preparation   Key  topics Food as the foundation for health Traditional cooking techniques and seasonality Mindful eating and intuitive food choices   Sound bites "Food is the foundation for good health" "Your body craves what it needs" "Avoid fried foods and processed oils"   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 00:22 Chef Whitney's Journey to Food Healing 01:17 Self-Healing Through Food and Traditional Preparation 03:03 Key Lessons from Culinary School: Seasonality and Supportive Foods 04:25 Holistic Approach: Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Well-being 05:33 The Impact of Food Choices on How You Feel 06:10 Restaurant Food and How to Order Mindfully 10:16 Questions to Ask When Dining Out for Better Health 13:35 Understanding Food Preparation and Ingredients 15:08 Avoiding Unhealthy Fats and Processed Foods 16:15 The Role of Coconut Milk and Traditional Oils 18:05 Traditional Oils and Their Regional Uses 20:59 Simple, Nourishing Meals for Daily Life 24:06 The Power of Spices and Homemade Blends 27:00 Nostalgia and Emotional Connections to Food 28:54 Integrating Traditional Medicine and Food Wisdom 31:12 Resonance and Intuitive Eating 33:12 Good, Better, Best: Making Food Choices 34:11 Selecting Quality Broth and Stock 36:33 Practical Tips for Eating Well on the Go 39:47 The Simplicity of Healthy Eating 43:40 The Power of Presence and Intention in Cooking 45:24 Using Frequency and Water to Enhance Food Energy 47:54 Connecting with Chef Whitney and How to Follow Her 50:03 Closing Remarks and Resources   Resources starseedkitchen.com - https://starseedkitchen.com Whitney Aronoff on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff Whitney Aronoff on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoff Arowan (Los Angeles store) - https://www.arowan.com The Buttery (Orange County butcher shop) - https://thebuttery.com  

Ireland and castles go hand in hand. With thousands scattered across the island, it can feel like there's one around every bend in the road. The real challenge isn't finding castles in Ireland — it's deciding which ones to add to your itinerary. Barbican Gate Rock of Dunamase, County Laois, Ireland This article is based on the Traveling in Ireland podcast, episode 331. Use the player below to listen or scroll to continue reading the article and get resource links. No matter the type of travel you enjoy—or the type of transportation you're using—you'll find castles that easily fit into your trip. With more than 30,000 castles and castle ruins scattered across Ireland, the real challenge isn't finding them… it's deciding which ones make sense for your route and the time you have. That's exactly the kind of planning the Ireland Travel Compass is designed to help with. It brings attractions and accommodations together geographically, helps you see what fits well together, and makes it much easier to build an itinerary that actually works. And if you'd like a simple way to start thinking about your own itinerary, I've created a resource that walks you through my TRIP framework – a straightforward way to avoid the most common Ireland planning mistakes and build a trip that feels manageable and enjoyable. 10 Castles in Ireland Worth Visiting With thousands of castles scattered across Ireland, choosing which ones to visit can feel a bit overwhelming. Here are a few of my favorite castles in Ireland—and why they stand out. Rock of Dunamase (County Laois) – The Dramatic Castle Ruin Rock of Dunamase may be one of the most atmospheric castle ruins in Ireland. The site dates back to the 9th century when it served as a stronghold of the Kings of Laois. The ruins visitors see today sit on top of a massive rocky outcrop and were largely destroyed during Cromwell's invasion in 1650. Even in ruin, the location tells you why it mattered: the views stretch for miles across the countryside. Traveler tips: Free OPW-managed site Rarely crowded Easy detour when traveling between Dublin and Kilkenny Short walk up to the ruins with sweeping views Driving through narrow country roads and farmland to reach it only adds to the experience. Lawn games in front of Malahide Castle : Crack the whip.By Aoife for Flytographer; Dublin, Ireland. All rights reserved. Malahide Castle (County Dublin) – The Fairy Tale Castle Just 10 minutes from Dublin Airport, Malahide Castle is a perfect first stop after arriving in Ireland. The castle itself offers fascinating guided tours led by engaging storytellers who bring the Talbot family history to life. But the estate offers far more than the castle alone. Visitors can enjoy: Extensive parklands perfect for stretching your legs after a flight Walled gardens A fairy trail Butterfly house Dining at Avoca café The grounds are partly free to explore, while the gardens and castle tour require tickets. During busy months (May–September), it's smart to pre-book the castle tour. Malahide is also very easy to reach from Dublin city center by DART or bus, making it a great half-day excursion. Looking for more day trips from Dublin? Click Here! Bunratty Castle beyond Durty Nellie's Bunratty Castle (County Clare) – The Irish Tower House Experience If you want to understand the most common type of castle in Ireland, Bunratty Castle is the perfect example. Tower houses — tall, four-story defensive structures — once dotted the Irish landscape. Bunratty is considered the most completely restored example in the country. Visitors can explore: Dungeon levels Narrow spiral staircases Battlements with views over the countryside Surrounding the castle is Bunratty Folk Park, a 26-acre living history village that showcases historic Irish homes and daily life. Highlights include: Traditional farmhouses and cottages Costumed interpreters A recreated village with shops, schoolhouse, and pub Bunratty is also famous for its medieval banquet experience, held year-round. These dinners are extremely popular, so booking well in advance is highly recommended. Kilkenny Castle viewed from the parklands Kilkenny Castle (County Kilkenny) – Ireland's Castle Palace Unlike many defensive castles, Kilkenny Castle evolved into a grand aristocratic residence. Originally built as a fortress, it was transformed over centuries by the Butler family — Earls and later Dukes of Ormond — who held the castle for more than 600 years. Today visitors will find: Elegant reception rooms Decorative plasterwork ceilings Large windows overlooking parkland Formal gardens The castle sits in the center of Kilkenny City, surrounded by roughly 50 acres of parkland that locals still use for picnics, sports, and relaxing on sunny days. Kilkenny Castle is an OPW managed site. Tickets are available on site, and advance booking is rarely necessary. Learn about the OPW Heritage Card – the best deal in Irish history Cahir Castle along the River Suir Cahir Castle (County Tipperary) – The Norman Stronghold Cahir Castle is one of the largest and best-preserved Norman castles in Ireland. Set on the River Suir, the fortress features massive stone walls, towers, and defensive structures typical of Norman military design. Visitors can: Climb the tower Explore defensive passages Stand beneath the working portcullis Look for cannonballs embedded in the walls Guided tours are included with admission and provide fascinating insight into how these massive defensive castles operated. Despite its impressive size, Cahir Castle often sees surprisingly small crowds, making it a rewarding stop between other popular attractions like the Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle. Leap Castle Photo credit: Mike Searle, CC BY-SA 2.0 Leap Castle (County Offaly) – Ireland's Haunted Castle Leap Castle is often called the most haunted castle in Ireland. Built in the late 15th century, the castle is tied to dark legends and family power struggles. The castle chapel is known as the “Bloody Chapel,” named after a violent incident during a rivalry between brothers. During restoration work in the early 20th century, a hidden dungeon filled with human remains was reportedly discovered. Leap Castle is privately owned and lived in by musician Sean Ryan, who has carried out much of the restoration work. Visits are possible, but only by appointment, so travelers must contact the owner ahead of time to arrange a tour. Dunluce Castle on the Causeway Coast Dunluce Castle (County Antrim) – The Dramatic Cliffside Castle Few castles in Ireland match the dramatic setting of Dunluce Castle along the Causeway Coast. The ruins sit right on the edge of towering Atlantic cliffs, creating one of the most photographed castle locations in Ireland. Visitors can explore: Ruins of the castle keep Clifftop viewpoints Visitor center exhibits about the castle's history The castle itself is impressive, but the surrounding views may be even more memorable. Two particularly stunning viewpoints include: The bend in the road east of the castle, where it suddenly appears in front of you Magheracross viewpoint west of the castle, offering a sweeping coastal perspective Bring a jacket — the winds here are often strong even on calm days. Ireland's Best Castle Hotels Ashford Castle viewed from the gardens Ashford Castle (County Mayo) – The Luxury Castle Stay For travelers dreaming of staying in a castle, Ashford Castle delivers a truly luxurious experience. Once owned by the Guinness family, the estate now consistently ranks among the best hotels in Ireland. Activities on the estate include: Falconry Golf Horseback riding Boat tours on Lough Corrib Gardens and woodland walks Afternoon tea is particularly popular and should be reserved ahead of time. Ashford Castle works best as a destination stay rather than a touring base — there is so much to experience on the estate that most guests prefer to stay at least two nights. Access to the estate is restricted to guests or visitors with reservations. Lough Eske Castle from the guest car park Lough Eske Castle (County Donegal) – A Relaxing Castle Retreat Lough Eske Castle offers a luxurious but peaceful castle experience surrounded by the landscapes of County Donegal. The focus here is relaxation rather than packed schedules. Highlights include: Spacious rooms Beautiful lake and woodland setting A highly regarded spa Fine dining and afternoon tea Unlike some castle hotels, Lough Eske also works well as a touring base. Nearby excursions include: Slieve League Cliffs Glencolmcille Scenic drives along Donegal's coast Families will appreciate that the hotel offers interconnecting rooms — something not commonly found in castle accommodations. Approaching Kinnity Castle Kinnitty Castle (County Offaly) – The Most Authentic Castle Stay For travelers who want a castle experience that feels historic and intimate, Kinnitty Castle is a wonderful option. Unlike many castle hotels that have been extensively modernized, Kinnitty retains much of its traditional character. The baronial rooms at the top of the castle feature exposed stone and wood, creating the feeling of being a guest in a historic residence. Activities nearby include: Horseback riding Archery Hill walking in the Slieve Bloom Mountains Guests can also visit nearby attractions like Birr Castle and Gardens. Inside the castle, the Dungeon Bar is a memorable spot for a meal, while the Library Bar is perfect for relaxing by the fire with a drink. One practical tip: there is no elevator, so pack lightly if you're staying on the upper floors. No matter how you choose to explore Ireland, castles have a way of connecting you to the country's history, its stories, and sometimes even its legends. And with so many scattered across the island, chances are you'll find at least one – or several – that fit perfectly into your trip. 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What happens in the moment a child finally says something is wrong? For many children experiencing abuse, it takes years to speak up - if they ever do. And when they finally tell someone, the response they receive can shape the rest of their healing. In this powerful conversation, Dr Justin Coulson speaks with body-safety educator and survivor John Cardamone about what children actually need to feel safe enough to disclose abuse - and the critical mistakes adults often make in the first moments after a child tells them. John shares his own experience of abuse as a child, the two years it took him to speak up, and the simple but life-changing framework every parent should know if a child ever confides in them. This is a difficult topic - but one every parent needs to understand. KEY POINTS Most children who experience sexual abuse know the person involved. Many children try to disclose through behaviour before words. Kids are far more likely to speak up when they feel safe, connected, and heard in everyday moments. The way parents respond to small problems trains children whether it’s safe to share bigger ones. Traditional “stranger danger” messaging can miss the reality that abuse is usually committed by someone known to the child. Body safety education should be ongoing, simple, and part of everyday conversation. A parent’s first response to a disclosure can either start the healing process or deepen the trauma. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “The way you respond to a disclosure can either start the healing process… or prolong the trauma.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: johncardamone.com.au ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Create safety in everyday moments. How you respond to spilled milk, mistakes, or bad behaviour teaches children whether it’s safe to talk to you. Talk about body safety regularly. Make it an ongoing conversation rather than a single serious talk. Focus on “strange behaviours,” not just strangers. Most abuse happens with someone the child knows. If a child discloses something difficult, stay calm. Children mirror the emotional reactions of adults. Follow the “BeCalmer” approach. Be calm Believe them Acknowledge what they said Validate their feelings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For episode 694 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Trevor Harries-Jones, Board Director for Render Network, a decentralized GPU network powering some of the world's biggest visual and entertainment projects, including Las Vegas Sphere visuals, Super Bowl trailers, and Coachella stage shows. They are emerging as a counterweight to GPU consolidation and an alternative compute layer for AI and real-time rendering. 

Renzo Luzzatti, Founder and CEO of US-Rx Care, discusses the role and practice of the Pharmacy Benefits Managers and the advantages of working with a company that uses a fiduciary model. Inherent conflicts of interest in the traditional PBM model, such as manufacturer rebates and requirements to use PBM-owned pharmacies, drive up prescription drug costs. US-Rx Care eliminates these conflicts by charging a flat administrative fee, with its sole incentive to lower drug costs for the plan and its members. Renxo explains, "We've been around since 2007. We do have about 5 million lives under management, both self-funded employers, which is the bulk of our business. Then we also tap into Medicare health plans and have some programs and offerings that we assist there to lower costs and improve the quality of care. Our approach is unique in that we've taken a fiduciary stance from day one. We can talk about that in a little bit. It is a legal term. It's defined under ERISA, which governs health plans. They have a fiduciary duty to the plan, the members, and the management of the plan assets. And the industry as a whole has shied away from any fiduciary obligation whatsoever, in part because it's rife with conflicts of interest, and you cannot have conflicts of interest as a fiduciary."   "That is really at the core of all of the issues and complaints that we're hearing about PBMs - they're driving up the cost of prescriptions rather than having the intended effect, which is to reduce the cost of prescriptions. And I would say in the last four or five years, employers have really started to ask the right questions because they're becoming more and more educated."   "For folks like us, we're growing like crazy because the industry finally gets that. The deal that they were getting through their traditional model is not so good. The other thing is when we move to a fiduciary model, savings are typically in the realm of 30% to 50% in the first year, and then we typically see additional savings in year two and three, and then after that, the goal and the intent, which we've been successful at, is to keep costs stable."  #USRxCare #PBM #PharmacyBenefits #EmployeeBenefits #HealthcareCosts #FiduciaryResponsibility #BenefitsConsulting #HealthcareTransparency #CostContainment #SelfFundedEmployers #HealthcareReform usrxcare.com Listen to the podcast here 

Renzo Luzzatti, Founder and CEO of US-Rx Care, discusses the role and practice of the Pharmacy Benefits Managers and the advantages of working with a company that uses a fiduciary model. Inherent conflicts of interest in the traditional PBM model, such as manufacturer rebates and requirements to use PBM-owned pharmacies, drive up prescription drug costs. US-Rx Care eliminates these conflicts by charging a flat administrative fee with its sole incentive to lower drug costs for the plan and its members. Renxo explains, "We've been around since 2007. We do have about 5 million lives under management, both self-funded employers, which is the bulk of our business. Then we also tap into Medicare health plans and have some programs and offerings that we assist there to lower costs and improve the quality of care. Our approach is unique in that we've taken a fiduciary stance from day one. We can talk about that in a little bit. It is a legal term. It's defined under ERISA, which governs health plans. They have a fiduciary duty to the plan, the members, and the management of the plan assets. And the industry as a whole has shied away from any fiduciary obligation whatsoever, in part because it's rife with conflicts of interest, and you cannot have conflicts of interest as a fiduciary."   "That is really at the core of all of the issues and complaints that we're hearing about PBMs - they're driving up the cost of prescriptions rather than having the intended effect, which is to reduce the cost of prescriptions. And I would say in the last four or five years, employers have really started to ask the right questions because they're becoming more and more educated."   "For folks like us, we're growing like crazy because the industry finally gets that. The deal that they were getting through their traditional model is not so good. The other thing is when we move to a fiduciary model, savings are typically in the realm of 30% to 50% in the first year, and then we typically see additional savings in year two and three, and then after that, the goal and the intent, which we've been successful at, is to keep costs stable."  #USRxCare #PBM #PharmacyBenefits #EmployeeBenefits #HealthcareCosts #FiduciaryResponsibility #BenefitsConsulting #HealthcareTransparency #CostContainment #SelfFundedEmployers #HealthcareReform usrxcare.com Download the transcript here 

The crew discusses the UK removing tariffs on offshore wind equipment, Vineyard Wind’s final blade shipment from New Bedford, and Ming Yang joining Germany’s offshore wind association. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast brought to you by Strike Tape, protecting thousands of wind turbines from lightning damage worldwide. Visit strike tape.com. And now your hosts.  Allen Hall: Welcome to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. I’m your host, Allen Hall. I’m here with Matthew Stead, Rosemary Barnes and Yolanda Padron. And the UK is really gearing up for offshore wind and they’re making some really smart moves and. One of them is, uh, the change in tariffs. So the British offshore wind manufacturers have been fighting really an uphill battle for a long time and for years. The companies that build turbines and components in the UK have faced import tariffs on the materials needed most, which tends to be steels like steel. Uh, cables, specialized parts from overseas all carried a tariff with it. Well, now the federal government has acted to [00:01:00] remove those tariffs on offshore wind equipment. The move is expected to save UK manufacturers tens of millions of pounds every year. And for an industry trying to cut costs and scale up that kind of relief could make the difference between winning. Losing contracts, and I’m surprised the UK has waited this long and I think other countries have the same problem. Obviously the US is taring the heck out of everything at the minute, but uh, a lot of European countries do put tariffs on the raw materials and the components that are used to make wind turbines. That’s not a smart long term move if you’re trying to deploy. Gigawatts of offshore wind.  Matthew Stead: Well, I, I think, uh, the recent events in the world show that energy security and not importing energy is a wonderful thing. And so this completely aligns with that, um, that objective. So I think that’s why we all agree with you, Alan. Allen Hall: Well do, is there a, a. A threshold here where other countries start to do it [00:02:00] and for whatever reason there’s, there’s tends to be tariffs on energy in all forms of it. Right. And there and on steel in particular, that seems to be a big area of concern. Are we gonna start to see some of those come down just to lower the cost of wind turbines and to deploy the middle of the water? ’cause there is a lot of steel in an offshore wind turbine.  Matthew Stead: It’s been like China. I mean China has, you know, a lot of clean energy, low cost energy and it is to their advantage. So I, I think it’s a entirely logical approach and I would’ve thought it’s, if you’re a good on policy, you would definitely be looking at this. Allen Hall: Is this has been a concern of the UK steel industry, which has been diminishing over the years? Uh, so it’s always been a pain point with the uk. They’ve been trying to stand up their own steel industry and forever they had a big steel industry In the uk you think of all the. The steel that was built from late 18 hundreds all the way up to the 1980s and nineties. Uh, but it does sound like you, you gotta pick and choose your battles here. And maybe the UK has [00:03:00] finally said, okay, the, the steel battle is a separate issue within offshore wind, and maybe we gotta do something different.  Matthew Stead: I mean, I think Australia did the same thing ages ago. I mean, we had a car, car industry and you know, we just didn’t have the scale. So, you know, Australia’s picking its battles and um, yeah, I mean, you can’t be good at everything, so you know why not. Uh, get the, the lower cost energy and um, deal with it that way.  Rosemary Barnes: Australia has actually just announced, you know how Australia’s got the policy to support clean energy technology manufacturing in Australia. And they started with, um, solar panels and then they’ve also got something related to battery cells. Well, they just announced wind turbine tower manufacturing, um, which is very simple. The reason why Australia doesn’t have, um, wind turbine tower manufacturing anymore. Is just because we can’t compete on price with Asia, um, in general and China specifically. It’s interesting now to be like, okay, let’s support Australian [00:04:00]manufacturing of wind turbine towers when like there’s no technological barrier. It’s pure cost, cost issues. I would really love to see the Australian government supporting some of the new manufacturing methods and you know, like we’ve seen that Fortescue has invested in. Um, in Ena Lift, the Spanish, Spanish company, um, ESCU has, has bought their tower manufacturing. Um, it’s, it’s like modular, advanced thing that’s gonna work well for remote areas. Otherwise it’s just like, pay a bunch of money so that we can make towers more expensively, but we can sell them at a competitive rate with the Chinese. And I don’t know, to me that’s not very strategic. I always prefer we support the next, the next thing.  Allen Hall: Whatever happened to spiral welding and making towers on site. I think that died about a year or two ago because they were trying it here in the United States and about building ’em at the wind farm. But it sounded like just setting it up to [00:05:00] build the spiral mechanism, the, the cold, uh, forming plus all the welding on top of it. It got to be so expensive to install on site that it was just easier to, to build a central location, which I think they were going for. I’m not even sure that in today’s world, because of the advanced technology in the existing way of manufacturing is so good and inexpensive that it makes any sense to try anything else. It just seems like it’s, there’s just stamping out parts right now.  Rosemary Barnes: Oh, no. I mean, we definitely need new, new methods because we’re really constrained on how tall towers can get if you just wanna make a steel cylinder and ship it out in, you know, whole pieces, like whole cross sections and. Um, put them together vertically. That’s you. You know, like we’ve, we’ve gotten about as tall as we’re gonna get for that because if you want to go any taller, you’re gonna have to start massively increasing the thickness of the tower to make it stiffen up. And that just means way more steel to keep material costs reasonable. You need to increase the diameter, um, beyond [00:06:00] what you can transport on the road. Um, but I think that it’s like the, the, the problem is definitely real and well established, but it’s like with many other. Problems. You know when you start thinking, okay, we’ve got a solution to this problem at that time, there aren’t other solutions, so you’re sure that you know you’re gonna win. And so spiral welding was one of the early ones. Oh, we can fix this problem, but. While they’re developing that and trying to get the capabilities where it needs to be, the cost down, you’ve got a dozen other competing ways that you could solve that problem. And they include like, um, some manufacturers, I think Vestus is one. They’re cutting longitudinally. And so instead of, um, shipping out towers in a single cross section, it’ll be like four. And then they’re bolted together on site. Um, and then Concrete Towers is another one. The Naber Lift, um, thing that I mentioned.  Matthew Stead: Wooden towers.  Rosemary Barnes: Yeah, wooden Wooden towers is, uh, another one I’ve covered, uh, [00:07:00] on my YouTube channel. Matthew Stead: They really should make them out of carbon fiber, shouldn’t they?  Rosemary Barnes: Well, I have, it’s not, it’s You’re saying that as a, as a crazy thing. It’s not, it’s not such a crazy thing. And I have, I have, I have looked into it. You wouldn’t do it outta carbon fiber. You’d do it outta glass. Um, there’s a lot of. There’s a lot of benefits to it, and I actually do believe that we might eventually see like 3D printed glass, um, towers. Allen Hall: No.  Rosemary Barnes: Now we’re just getting into our standard. I, I believe the future might look different to the, to the present day, and Alan never thinks that anything’s ever gonna change.  Matthew Stead: I would’ve. 3D uh, printed concrete towers would have some logic.  Rosemary Barnes: There’s been pilots of 3D printed concrete, concrete towers. I’m, I’m pretty sure GE had a, um, a project on that and there might have been somebody else that did, took it a bit further. It’s all possible. It’s also like concrete towers are, are good, but it is local. Like it depends on having the right materials around locally. ’cause you don’t want to have to transport Hess of. Concrete and water to site. Um, [00:08:00] so yeah, anyway, the point is that like, just because you’ve identified a real problem and you’ve got a solution to it, if you are gonna take five or 10 years to develop your technology and get it to the right price point, you are not gonna be the only, the only solution anymore. So people often like massively overestimate how valuable their idea is. Um, and by the time that it’s ready, it’s not the best solution anymore. So I think like the lesson from that is to just. You need to just move really, really fast and keep your peripheral vision available to see what other technologies are developing in tandem and know when, when to pull the pin. If you are no longer, you no longer have a path to be the best solution, then. Stop. Even if you’ve got 90% of a solution, don’t bother with the last 10%. If you’re never gonna sell it, you know it’s a waste go. Um, let, let all your smart people work on something else. Allen Hall: Delamination and bottom line, failures and blades are [00:09:00]difficult problems to detect early. These hidden issues can cost you millions in repairs and lost energy production. C-I-C-N-D-T are specialists to detect these critical flaws before they become expensive burdens. Their non-destructive test technology penetrates deep to blade materials to find voids and cracks. Traditional inspections, completely. Miss C-I-C-N-D-T Maps. Every critical defect delivers actionable reports and provides support to get your blades. Back in service, so visit cic ndt.com because catching blade problems early will save you millions. Can we pull the pin? On digital twins. I came across another company that was pushing digital twins in the wind turbine space. And I thought, I thought we got rid of that a year ago. Can we stop doing that?  Rosemary Barnes: I, um, in general, like I think a lot of times you see digital twins and I can’t see the point, but there are some applications where you [00:10:00] definitely can,  Matthew Stead: uh, I can add on the digital twin, so the IEC 61 400 dash 32, the new blade o and m standard has in the, in its current draft, it has a section on digital twins. Um, and um, at the last meeting there was a debate as to whether that should be taken out because actually, um, AI, ml, um, all these, um, approaches will just overrun the concept of the traditional digital twin. So, um, I was voting for it to be removed, um, but. Other people didn’t. And so it’s still in the current draft. Yolanda Padron: I am a little bit tired around digital twins at the idea of, like, I’ve seen the title slapped around a lot of things that just aren’t digital twins. And I think that gets even more confusing to a lot of people who are just new to the space or new to the idea that then they, they, they hear digital twin, they have like an idea about it or like, oh, it’s really great, and then they pursue something that just [00:11:00] really isn’t, it’s just a. A monitoring system that they wanted to name something else.  Allen Hall: Yes, that’s it.  Rosemary Barnes: I’ve seen it used well in manufacturing, which is not usually what people are selling it as, but you know, if you have a new composite part, for example, and like a wind turbine blade is a really good example, you design it. And then you can only test it to a certain extent. Um, and you never know exactly what you’ve made, right? And so it’s really hard to kind of relate, like to validate your design tools when not every blade is the same. You know, it’s aiming to be the same. The design is the same every time, but you’re gonna get different results every time you test it. But with some advanced, uh, manufacturing, like my favorite thing to argue with Alan about 3D printing, um, fiber reinforced composites. You can really precisely know exactly what your part looks like all through the structure. You know where every void is. Um, you know where every fiber is and then so you know that exact part. Then you can test that exact part, and you do that with, you know, a dozen of them and you can really [00:12:00] build up a model of what kinds of defects are really, um, you know, doing what to the performance output. And then that can help you to get your quality, um, acceptance to really, like you, you can do the things that matter instead of guessing, oh, okay, yeah, we know that we want this much. Bond line, you can actually know, okay, well like where does that matter? Where doesn’t it? What’s the actual threshold? However, it’s very expensive to do that, and I don’t know that it would make sense for wind turbine blades economically, maybe. Maybe it will one day. I mean, if we can get the quality data that we need, there are big pro quality problems that need to be solved with blades so. I think it’s something to not totally rule out anyway. Matthew Stead: That’s quality control. That’s not a digital twin.  Rosemary Barnes: No, but it is. You have the di you have the make up a digital twin of the, of the part that you’ve made, and then you test it and then you can, um, digitally test the [00:13:00] part that you, the model that you have. So it is a digital twin. Um, it’s just used in a very different way to what digital twins are usually sold as. It’s not at the right level yet for a hundred meter long. Composite wind turbine blade. Um, and also because you would need to destructively test, you know, a, a whole bunch of blades which no one can afford to, to do that.  Yolanda Padron: What if we were to take all the money from like FSAs and stuff that they have to spend, like the OEMs actually have to spend from all of the manufacturing defects from, oh, I tweaked this on this blade type in this. Factory and set it to print and then I tweaked it over here and then I set it to print for like hundreds and hundreds of blades. Um, you know, all of that money spent accumulates too, if we really wanna look at the business case. But eventually, I think maybe it’d be great if it were to work out. I am also.[00:14:00] Hoping  Rosemary Barnes: I, I think it would be a really interesting project to work, and I bet I could. I, I bet that, you know, a good project manager could get, get a positive business case out of it. At the end. One of the problems is that like service, the service department bucket of money is not at all related to the manufacturing bucket of money. Um, so, or the, yeah, the engineering back of the money that, that, that would be a really big problem and make it harder to find a positive business case. But I still think that it’s, um. Yeah, it, there’s a lot of potential there. It would be really interesting project to work on.  Matthew Stead: In terms of the operational phase, I, I think, um, like I said before, the A IML tools. A way more powerful with anomaly detection rather than building a, a fancy digital model, which is not accurate. Um, actually you’re better off looking at the deviations and then the anomalies from what you expect. And I, and there are quite a few people that are doing that, and I, I personally think that’s a way more effective method during the operations and maintenance phase. Rosemary Barnes: But I think that that [00:15:00] would be related. It would be a way to improve what you’re doing there because you said, yeah, digital twin, that’s not. Accurate. So you would need to be accurate. That would be the project to figure out like how you can get accuracy in the right places that you need it. You wouldn’t be able to afford to have accuracy over the entire blade ’cause it’s just way too much data. And then, um, it would help you to figure out like what anoma, what anomalies do we need to look for that are the, the critical ones. I, I think that they would, they would work in partnership. Um, not as two separate things. Can I just plug, because I’m gonna go to China in April and can I just plug that if anyone has any projects, I’ll be there anyway. And um, yeah, so I am sharing the cost of the trip between a few different collaborations and there will be a chance. To, to get me out there to see some manufacturing, et cetera. Would be really excited to go visit some Chinese [00:16:00] manufacturing, some Chinese development. Got a few, few tentative irons in fires at the moment, but would love to have Chinese companies reach out to me and see if we can arrange a collaboration  Allen Hall: as wind energy professionals. Staying informed is crucial, and let’s face it difficult. That’s why the Uptime podcast recommends PES Wind Magazine. PES Wind offers a diverse range of in-depth articles and expert insights that dive into the most pressing issues facing our energy future. Whether you’re an industry veteran or new to wind, PES Wind has the high quality content you need. Don’t miss out. Visit PS wind.com today. It has been a turbulent chapter in offshore wind in America. No doubt about that vineyard wind. The first large scale offshore wind project in the US has faced a crazy difficult road after months of uncertainty, partial construction, and a federally ordered pause. The [00:17:00] project has reached a telling milestone the first. And final shipment of the last blade has departed the port of New Bedford, Massachusetts. And, uh, the blades were just sitting on port for a little while. Uh, Keyside. So this is the last blades or set of blades that’s going out to a turbine. This should sort of wrap it up. I, although I do think there are a couple of blades that may still need some modification updates, something of the sort. But in terms of getting termites out in the water. This should be it. And remember a few months ago, GE and uh, a number of others, vineyard was saying that they’re trying to be done in March. So they’re going to come really close to doing that. And that I know they’re trying to get power all turned on for the site. Because once that happens, it’s really hard for the, uh, the federal government to put any stops on them. I, I guess the question is now, is there any future for offshore wind for [00:18:00]ge now that this is complete and, and it’s kind of off the books, which is what they’ve been trying to do for the last roughly two years, is get it off the books. Matthew Stead: Um, as a positive, I mean. You know, every industry goes through challenges and improve. So I mean, despite all the turmoil, you know, there has to be some good come from it, even though it is been a painful, horrible process. You know, surely there’s some good come from it in terms of improved quality in the future, improved processes, so,  Allen Hall: well, I, I guess that’s the question is are they taking some of these lessons learned and applying them, or are they taking the lessons learned and saying we’re not gonna do that again in, in terms of going down the pathway for offshore wind. Matthew Stead: Well, I think if, uh, if they don’t apply the lessons, that’s sort of, it shows a massive failure of an organization.  Allen Hall: Yeah. It may, I guess it’s a question if it’s a technical failure or a financial failure. Maybe it’s both at the minute until they get everything up and running. But I think the financial side has been. Driving a number of the, of the decisions because the [00:19:00] technical side hasn’t gone all that well.  Matthew Stead: Uh, I think, uh, I think the financial side is an art, which I don’t understand.  Allen Hall: Yeah. Yeah. There’s a lot of moving pieces in financing offshore wind. Now, Vestas has won a, a couple of big. Uh, orders from RWB offshore and Vestus has obviously been in, in some offshore, not at the scale as originally as some of the other OEMs. It does look like the future is bright for Vestus offshore. Is that just gonna continue on that? Vestus is going to invest heavily in offshore and basically dominate that market. Or compete against a a Chinese manufacturer. It doesn’t seem like Siemens is gonna win a lot of offshore contracts off. At least today it doesn’t. You don’t see a lot of noise about that. You see mostly Vestas winning these gigawatt orders. It almost seems inevitable they’re gonna win most of them.  Matthew Stead: Um, I don’t, being long way, way away from where these projects are being made, uh, installed. Um, I don’t have the same sort of insights. [00:20:00] Um, but, um, I mean, obviously yeah, vest, MHI, the previous, um, you know, joint venture with MHI, which especially heavy industries. Um, obviously they’ve come from a, a long pedigree of, um, working offshore, so yeah, I mean, why not? And, um, it seems to be a more of a gradual ramp up, um, and a more orderly, systematic ramp up for offshore. So, yeah. Why, why wouldn’t that work?  Allen Hall: Well, we should hop on the. China discussion because, uh, China’s when turbine makers obviously been trying to build turbines in, in Europe at scale for quite a while now. Uh, and Ying Yang is talking about focusing their efforts on. Germany and they have joined the German Offshore Wind Association BWO. And this is not just a membership cards, uh, that they have subscribed to. It is really like, in a lot of people’s opinion, a strategic signal that Ming Yang intends to compete in the European off.[00:21:00] Market, maybe starting with Germany. Ming Yang was trying to get into Scotland originally, and they were talking about a billion and a half pounds being poured into Scotland to develop factories for offshore wind. Maybe that has come, uh, time has passed and Ming Yang is moving on to Germany. That’s what it reads like to me. Or, or they’re gonna hedge their bets and, and look at both places to see if they can get a foot. Print established in either country.  Matthew Stead: I mean, reputation matters. So you really need to build up a, a footprint. And why would you apply a scatter gun approach? So, I mean, you know, just targeting, you know, one region or, um, you know, makes complete sense to me. So, you know, get, get, get some turbines in the water, get them up and running, get them, get the reliability and the, the reputation, and then, and then go from there. I mean, made complete business sense.  Allen Hall: Well, does that mean that, uh, a mean yang is going to have to lose a little bit of money early on to get some turbines in the water just to demonstrate that they [00:22:00] can do it at scale in Europe? Matthew Stead: I might defer to Rosie, but I would’ve thought they don’t need to, you know, cut costs. I think they’re already cost effective. So you would’ve thought they would just go in, um, with their, their normal product offering and still be successful. Uh, but maybe I’m, I’m on the wrong mark there.  Rosemary Barnes: My understanding is, and I, I don’t know heaps. But my understanding is with Chinese when turbines, that there’s a separate version for the Chinese market, and then if they wanna sell it internationally, then they need to make a new version of it that will pass the IEC, um, standards and the kinds of, you know, certification testing that everybody in those markets is used to. So you’re not always getting, or I don’t think you, I think you’re usually not getting the exact same product. So just because the product exists in China doesn’t mean that it is. Um, without risk in new markets.  Allen Hall: Well, I’m, I’m just curious if ING Yang will have to do a complete IEC certification process because they haven’t done it yet. Uh, is that what you’re saying?  Rosemary Barnes: They do [00:23:00] a, actually a redesign so that they can pass the, um. Certification and then they, yes, they do the whole certification process. However, Mingan hasn’t sold no turbines outside of China. So they have, or it’s not like this is a brand new thing for them that they’ll have to have to, you know, figure out as they go. Um, they’ve, they’ve, you know, I, I, if they haven’t done it for these specific turbines that they’re planning to manufacture in that factory, they’ve at least done it for others and know the process. Um, yeah, and I think we all know it’s not that hard to pass a certification test, so it’s not like a huge obstacle for them. But it will add, it will add cost to the, um, to the process and to the product. Probab probably, you know, there are some design changes that will be needed that will increase the cost of the product. So I don’t think that we’re gonna see, um, you know, Chinese turbines from any, any manufacturer outside of China that are as cheap as the prices that you see within China. Matthew Stead: To be fair though, um, there is a strong, um, Chinese involvement in the IAC committees. So, um, [00:24:00] definitely the, the standards are being used. So, you know, the standards are being used in China, and so I, I don’t think it’s a huge stretch from, you know, the, the domestic product versus the international product. Allen Hall: That wraps up another episode of the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. If today’s discussion sparked any questions or ideas, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us on LinkedIn. Don’t forget to subscribe. So if you never miss an episode, and if you found value in today’s conversation, please leave us a review. It really helps other wind energy professionals discover this show for Rosa, Yolanda, and Matthew. I’m Alan Hall, and we’ll see you here next time on the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast.

Naudi Aguilar joins Mark Bell to challenge some of the biggest ideas in the fitness world. From squats and deadlifts to bodybuilding, CrossFit, and modern strength programs, Naudi explains why he believes traditional strength training may be missing the bigger picture.The conversation dives into gait, posture, movement mechanics, and why Naudi thinks improving the way you move can dramatically impact health, performance, and longevity. Mark and Naudi also discuss whether lifting heavy is truly beneficial long-term, the role of addiction in training culture, and how athletes can balance strength with movement quality.They also explore Functional Patterns training, biomechanics, athletic performance, and what it really means to build a body that performs well for life.Follow Naudi AguilarIG: @functionalpatternsIG: @theleverking perks for our listeners below!

Linda Hill: Genius at Scale Linda Hill is the Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration and Faculty Chair of the Leadership Initiative at Harvard Business School. Globally recognized as a top leadership and innovation expert, Linda has been named by Thinkers50 as one of the world's top five management thinkers. She is the co-author, along with Emily Tedards and Jason Wild, of Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation (Amazon, Bookshop)* We all want to think of ourselves as innovative, but it's often not easy to know exactly what that means in practice. In this conversation, Linda and I explore what her research shows that leaders do to drive innovation successfully – and how each of us can get just a bit better. Key Points Rather than coming up with a vision and asking people to follow it, innovation is about creating the culture and capabilities to create the future together. Innovation leadership shows up in three ways within organizations: the Architects, the Bridge Builders, and the Catalysts. Instead of setting the stage for themselves, innovative leaders set the stage for others. Often, we view horizontal relationships through the lens of organizational politics. The most effective innovation leaders view these relationships as leadership opportunities. Traditional team structures are a starting point, but not an ending point. Leaders at Mastercard, Pfizer, and Cleveland Clinic all brought in team members from both inside and outside the organization. Rather than thinking about a decision as final, it's helpful for innovation leaders to frame it as a “working hypothesis.” Resources Mentioned Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation by Linda Hill, Emily Tedards, and Jason Wild (Amazon, Bookshop)* Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Build an Invincible Company, with Alex Osterwalder (episode 470) The Way Innovators Get Traction, with Tendayi Viki (episode 512) Doing Better Than Zero-Sum Thinking, with Renée Mauborgne (episode 641) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

For episode 693 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Dr. Hany Demian, a longevity and anti-aging specialist. Dr. Hany Demian is focused on the intersection of longevity medicine, systems-based care, and artificial intelligence.  

What if the biggest real estate opportunity isn't a flip, a rental, or an apartment complex, but a piece of vacant land most investors overlook? In this episode, Brent Bowers breaks down how land investing can create cash flow, seller-financed income, and affordable housing opportunities without the constant repairs, tenant drama, and surprises that come with traditional rentals. If you've ever wondered whether land is too risky, too boring, or too hard to value, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew.   Brent shares how he transitioned from military service to building a land business that helped him leave active duty, spend more time with his family, and scale into larger opportunities, including brand-new manufactured homes on land. You'll hear how he finds markets with real demand, uses comps to estimate land value, creates multiple exit strategies, and turns raw land into profitable deals. He also reveals why seller financing can be a powerful wealth-building tool, how due diligence protects your downside, and why affordable housing is one of the most important opportunities in today's market.   This episode is for real estate investors, house flippers, buy-and-hold landlords, and anyone looking for a simpler, scalable path to real estate investing. If you want more cash flow, more flexibility, and fewer headaches, this is a conversation you need to hear right now. Land investing is no longer a hidden niche, and the investors who understand it early may have a serious edge.   5 Powerful Takeaways Learn how land investing can create monthly cash flow through seller financing instead of relying only on one-time flips. Discover why vacant land can offer lower-overhead opportunities than rentals with fewer repairs, fewer tenant issues, and more flexibility. Hear Brent's strategy for finding high-demand markets, pricing land with confidence, and making offers that still leave room for strong profit. Understand the due diligence steps that can protect you from costly mistakes like unbuildable lots, access issues, and septic problems. See how pairing land with brand new manufactured homes can meet affordable housing demand while producing strong profit margins.   About the Guest   Brent Bowers is a real estate investor, coach, and land specialist known for helping investors build wealth through vacant land. A former army officer with more than eight years of service, Brent transitioned into real estate after deciding he wanted more freedom and more time with his family. He has completed hundreds of land deals, built seller-financed note income, and expanded into placing brand-new manufactured homes on land to serve the growing affordable housing market. Brent also leads the Land Sharks community, where he teaches investors how to evaluate, buy, and profit from land with smart systems and strong due diligence. His approach blends practical strategy, scalable systems, and a clear focus on long-term impact.   00:00 Show Intro 00:41 ARV Matters 03:55 Meet Brent Bowers 05:36 Military to Land Deals 08:06 Affordable Housing Shift 09:12 Other Assets and Taxes 11:45 Land Misconceptions 13:39 Land Risks and Checklist 15:44 Finding Hot Markets 16:55 Tools and Mailing Offers 18:49 Seller Financing Lots 20:50 What Land to Buy 22:31 Raw Land Development Basics 24:12 Septic and Perc Tests 25:34 Dream Dog Resort Land 27:26 Land Valuation and Comps 29:06 Exit Strategies in Land 30:23 Why Brand New Homes 32:47 Remote Buying and Red Flags 34:48 Nonnegotiable Due Diligence 36:41 Start Now Mindset 37:48 Badass Book and Advice 39:35 Drive Goals and Systems 42:33 Success Definition and Wrap   Resources & Websites Mentioned https://www.thelandsharks.com/  

The world of work is changing faster than ever.Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries. Traditional career paths are evolving. And the old model of depending solely on titles, credentials, and companies is quietly fading.So what does this mean for your future?In this episode of the Kellechie Speaks Podcast, we explore the major shift happening in the modern workforce and why adaptability, discernment, and entrepreneurial thinking are becoming essential skills in the years ahead.You'll learn:• Why knowledge alone is no longer the advantage it once was• How the “Kodak outcome” warns us about failing to adapt• Why the future rewards independent thinkers and problem solvers• How believers can prepare for the new era of work with wisdom, faith, and strategyThe goal is no longer finding one perfect career path.It's developing a collection of skills that travel with you wherever God leads.The future of work belongs to those who are willing to grow, adapt, and build.

In this episode of the Full of Beans Podcast, I'm joined by Professor Hubertus Himmerich, Consultant Psychiatrist and Reader in Eating Disorders at King's College London, and the principal investigator of the EDEN study.The EDEN study is the first study of its kind exploring whether low-dose oral ketamine, compared with placebo, could support people living with both anorexia nervosa and major depressive disorder.Depression affects around 50% of people with anorexia, and when low mood, anxiety and hopelessness are present, it can make recovery feel incredibly difficult. Traditional antidepressants often don't work well for people with anorexia, which is why researchers are exploring new approaches.What We Cover in This EpisodeWhy is depression so common in anorexia nervosaWhy SSRIs often don't work well in this populationThe science behind ketamine and how it affects brain plasticityWhy the EDEN study focuses on improving mood rather than weightHow depression can reduce hope and motivation in recoveryThe difference between medical ketamine treatment and recreational ketamine useHow the study has been shaped by people with lived experienceWhy new treatment approaches needed in the eating disorder fieldIf you're interested in taking part in the EDEN study, the team are currently recruiting participants! Please email eden@kcl.ac.uk to find out more!Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans PodcastFollow Full of Beans on InstagramCheck out our websiteListen on YouTube⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, depression, ketamine use and mental health treatment.. Please take care when listening.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han

In this solo episode, Michael Reddington takes a closer look at the concept of active listening and why it may not always be enough in high-stakes conversations.Active listening techniques like maintaining eye contact, nodding, paraphrasing, and reflecting emotions are widely taught as the foundation of good communication. But what happens when these behaviors create the appearance of listening without actually helping us capture the information that matters most?Michael explores the origins of active listening, how it developed in therapeutic environments, and why those same techniques can sometimes fall short in professional situations involving leadership, negotiation, investigation, and conflict.This episode challenges listeners to move beyond simply looking like they're listening and instead adopt a more strategic approach to communication. By recognizing that listening is a goal-oriented activity, we can better capture meaningful information, strengthen relationships, and move conversations toward productive outcomes.If you want to improve how you communicate, build trust, and navigate complex conversations, this episode will help you rethink what effective listening really looks like.Timestamps: (00:30) - The origins of active listening and early research(02:14) - Why active listening works well in therapeutic environments(03:35) - Traditional behaviors associated with active listening(05:05) - Why listening should be treated as a goal-oriented activity(06:28) - Appearing to listen vs actually listening(09:57) - How we deceive ourselves into thinking we listened(11:05) - The role of environmental awareness in conversations(12:27) - How robotic listening behaviors damage trust(14:50) - Why saying “I understand” can create more tension(16:37) - The risks of mirroring behavior in communication(18:12) - Matching behavior vs mirroring behavior(20:10) - When paraphrasing can backfire(22:11) - When traditional active listening works best(22:56) - Clarifying conversational goals before listening(23:40) - Increasing situational awareness in conversations(24:28) - Capturing strategically valuable information(25:11) - Building a conversational strategy to move relationships forward(26:01) - Final thoughts on evolving beyond traditional active listeningLinks and Resources: Active Listening by Carl R. Rogers, Richard Evans Farson - https://a.co/d/0h61MdebThe Disciplined Listening Method by Michael Reddington - https://a.co/d/0b9GQLbqSponsor Links:InQuasive: http://www.inquasive.com/Humintell: Body Language - Reading People - HumintellEnter Code INQUASIVE25 for 25% discount on your online training purchase.International Association of Interviewers: Home (certifiedinterviewer.com)Podcast Production Services by EveryWord MediaLinks and Resources:Active Listening by Carl R. Rogers, Richard Evans Farson - https://a.co/d/0h61MdebThe Disciplined Listening Method by Michael Reddington - https://a.co/d/0b9GQLbq Sponsor Links:InQuasive: http://www.inquasive.com/Humintell: Body Language - Reading People - HumintellEnter Code INQUASIVE25 for 25% discount on your online training purchase.International Association of Interviewers: Home (certifiedinterviewer.com)Podcast Production Services by EveryWord MediaABOUT THE PODCASTI See What You're Saying: The Disciplined Listening Podcast explores the science and strategy behind communication, influence, and human behavior. Each episode focuses on practical techniques that help leaders, investigators, negotiators, and professionals improve their listening skills, strengthen relationships, and achieve better outcomes in their conversations.

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"Our system is great for acute care, but chronic, complicated patients don't find the answers they need." -Dr. Aaron Hartman   Dr. Aaron Hartman is a renowned physician known for his expertise in functional medicine, inspired by his own family's health challenges. He is the founder of Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicine and the Virginia Research Center. Dr. Hartman currently serves as an assistant clinical professor at VCU School of Medicine and has been involved in over 70 clinical research studies. His book, "Uncurable," details his family's journey from medical diagnoses to overcoming the odds. Dr. Hartman is recognized as a leading authority on complex medical cases in Central Virginia.   Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of "All My Health, There Is Hope," host Jana Short welcomes Dr. Aaron Hartman to dive into the depths of healthcare, functional medicine, and personal experiences of hope and transformation. Dr. Hartman shares his profound journey into functional medicine, driven by the experiences with his adopted daughter, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Traditional medical practices provided limited hope, compelling Dr. Hartman and his family to seek alternative methods, ultimately leading to astounding breakthroughs in his daughter's health and his professional outlook. Throughout the conversation, they explore the intersection of conventional and functional medicine, revealing systemic gaps and the need for a more integrated healthcare approach. Dr. Hartman emphasizes the importance of not solely relying on prescribed treatments when faced with chronic illnesses but also seeking the root causes behind health issues. His book, "Uncurable," is discussed as a beacon of hope for those battling misdiagnoses and seeking comprehensive solutions in their health journeys. The episode serves as a stirring reminder of resilience, the importance of asking the right questions, and the potential for healing when conventional paths fall short.   Key Takeaways: Dr. Hartman's journey into functional medicine was inspired by his daughter's significant health challenges and gaps in traditional medical approaches. The health system may overlook complex cases, necessitating proactive personal health advocacy and exploration of functional and integrative solutions. Successful health outcomes often require perfecting the basics: real food, a clean environment, adequate sleep, stress reduction, and meaningful relationships. Comprehensive healthcare involves building a personalized health team focused on understanding and addressing individual needs and conditions. Innovating one's healthcare path with personalized medicine can transform not only personal health but also contribute broadly to medical understanding and practice.   Resources: www.UnCurableBook.com www.AaronHartmanMD.com @‌RVAintegrative www.facebook.com/rvaintegrative https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-hartman https://twitter.com/aaronhartmanMD   ✨ Enjoying the show? Stay inspired long after the episode ends! Jana is gifting you free subscriptions to Ageless Living Magazine and Best Holistic Life Magazine—two of the fastest-growing publications dedicated to holistic health, personal growth, and living your most vibrant life. Inside, you'll find powerful stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you thrive—mind, body, and soul.

Cultured dairy sounds intimidating, but it's actually one of the easiest traditional kitchen skills you can learn.In this video, I explain how cultured dairy works, why it's so beneficial for digestion and gut health, and how you can start making your own yogurt right at home.Once you understand the basics, you'll realize that cultured dairy is far simpler than most people think. The bacteria do almost all the work. Your job is simply to create the right environment and give it time.In this episode, you'll learn:• What cultured dairy actually is• Why fermented dairy is easier to digest• The two types of dairy cultures (thermophilic and mesophilic)• How to make homemade yogurt step-by-step• Simple ways to keep yogurt warm while it cultures• How to keep your yogurt culture going batch after batchIf you've ever thought making yogurt or cultured dairy was complicated, this video will show you just how approachable it really is.Traditional kitchen skills like this can help you stretch your grocery budget, improve digestion, and bring healthier foods into your home.

Most people evaluate a self-defense school the wrong way.They look at:PriceScheduleProximityIntensity of the photosHow impressive the black belts lookVery few ask the most important question:What problem is this training actually solving?Before you join any self-defense program — including ours — you should know exactly what you are signing up for.Because not all martial arts are self-defense.And not all self-defense programs are built for civilians.Step One: Define the ProblemAre you looking for:Competition?Fitness?Tradition?Culture?Or civilian-based self-defense?Those are different tracks.Competition training prepares you to win against a skilled, consenting opponent.Fitness training prepares you to improve health and conditioning.Traditional systems may emphasize lineage, forms, and heritage.Civilian self-defense prepares you for:AwarenessAvoidanceDe-escalationLawful proportional forcePhysical performance under stressDisengagementLegal aftermathIf a school cannot clearly define which problem it solves, that is your first red flag.Structure Over FlashReal self-defense training must have structured progression.Ask:Is there a defined curriculum?Are expectations clearly outlined?Is advancement earned?Is attendance required?Are standards measurable?A serious program is not clock-based.Time alone does not produce competence.Competence requires:RepetitionStress exposureCorrectionDecision-making under pressureProgressive resistanceIf belts are handed out quickly, or mastery is promised in months, that is not structure. That is marketing.Decision-Making Must Be TrainedSelf-defense is not a collection of techniques.It is a decision-making framework.A legitimate program trains:When to actWhen not to actWhen to disengageHow to scale force appropriatelyHow to recognize pre-contact cuesHow to avoid escalationIf every scenario ends in striking, dominating, or finishing, something is missing.Civilian self-defense is not about proving something.It is about going home safe.Legality Is Not OptionalThis is where many programs fail.In civilian life:Force must be justified.Ask:Is legality discussed?Is proportionality explained?Is restraint emphasized?Are post-incident considerations addressed?If the instructor cannot clearly explain lawful use of force, you are not in a complete self-defense program.You are in a fighting program.There is nothing wrong with fighting training.But it is not the same thing.Stress Must Be Introduced IntelligentlyWe constantly say:Under stress, you do not rise. You default.Ask yourself:Is stress introduced progressively?Are students required to make decisions under fatigue?Is resistance gradually increased?Is safety maintained while realism is layered in?If everything is cooperative, it is incomplete.If everything is chaotic and unsafe, it is irresponsible.Good training lives between those extremes.Ego vs DisciplineCulture matters.Ask:Is the culture ego-driven?Is aggression glorified?Is dominance emphasized over judgment?Does the instructor continue training?Can the instructor explain the “why,” or only demonstrate the “what”?Leadership sets tone.An ego-driven instructor builds an ego-driven room.A disciplined instructor builds disciplined students.Self-defense requires discipline.Red Flags to Watch ForBe cautious if you see:Guarantees of rapid mastery“Black belt in six months” languageNo discussion of legalityOveremphasis on aggressionFlash over fundamentalsNo clear long-term development planAdvancement based purely on timeCompetition culture marketed as self-defenseAsk yourself:Is this impressive?Or is this realistic?Is it lawful?Is it structured?Is it sustainable long term?The answers matter.Civilian Context MattersMilitary and law enforcement training operates under different rules of engagement.You are a civilian.Your legal boundaries are different.Your responsibility is different.Your standard of force is different.If training does not address civilian context, it may create liability instead of protection.The Long-Term QuestionThe right self-defense program should be sustainable.You should be able to train:At 25At 45At 65The program should scale intensity appropriately.It should challenge you without destroying you.Self-defense is a long-term discipline.Not a short-term adrenaline spike.What a Legitimate Program Can Clearly ExplainA serious self-defense program should be able to articulate:The problem it solvesIts progression structureIts standardsIts stress integrationIts legality frameworkIts cultural philosophyIts long-term planIf it cannot, keep looking.ClearSky DoctrineAt ClearSky Training, self-defense is defined as:The ability to recognize, avoid, and, when necessary, decisively respond to violence — while remaining legally and morally defensible.That requires:Structured progressionStress-based decision-makingLegal awarenessDisengagement strategyPhysical competenceDiscipline over egoThe best self-defense program does not just build skill.It builds judgment.Who This Is ForAdults evaluating martial arts schoolsParents researching programs for their childrenCurrent students questioning their training modelInstructors refining their curriculumResponsible citizens seeking practical protectionIf you want to go deeper into:Decision-making under stressLegal boundaries of forceCivilian protection doctrineResponsible firearms integrationEverything lives at:

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Do you ever look up at the clock and realize it's late afternoon… and you still have no idea what dinner is going to be? For many homeschool moms, the daily question of “What's for dinner?” can feel like one more decision on an already full day. Traditional meal planning systems often add pressure instead of peace. In this episode of Simplifying Mom Life, I'm sharing the simple approach that has helped me feed a large family without the stress of assigning meals to every single day of the week. Instead of planning daily meals, I keep a flexible meal list and a few simple backups in the freezer. This small shift has made dinner decisions easier, calmer, and much more realistic for busy homeschool days. I'll also share a little about the Special Needs Moms Keepsake Planner I created, where I personally use this same approach each week with space for meal ideas, grocery lists, and flexible planning that actually works in real life. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by meal planning or tired of trying to stick to a rigid dinner schedule, this episode will give you a gentle alternative that might bring more peace to your evenings. Quick Favor

Meet The Stop Drinking Expert: Craig BeckCraig Beck, ABNLP, ABHYP, DhP, is a leading alcohol-addiction therapist, coach, and bestselling author whose work has helped more than 250,000 people create lives they no longer need to escape.Why Craig's Method WorksCraig spent twenty years caught in the same drinking loop you may know all too well, rationalising “just one,” waking up regretful, repeating the cycle. Traditional routes felt wrong: twelve-step meetings didn't resonate, rehab was impractical, and quick-fix gimmicks failed.Eventually, he had a 'penny drop' moment where he realized that alcohol isn't a reward at all but just attractively packaged poison. First, he fixed his own problem and has spent the last fifteen years helping others with a clear, science-backed framework that anyone can follow.No labels, no judgment, no willpower battles.www.CraigBeck.comwww.StopDrinkingExpert.com#soberlife #sobrietycoach #quitdrinking #stopdrinkingSupport the show

WCR Nation Ep. 457 | A Window Cleaning Podcast Water Fed Pole vs Traditional Window Cleaning — what's the real truth? After thousands of window cleaning jobs, Jersey breaks down the honest pros and cons of water fed poles (WFP) vs traditional squeegee window cleaning. If you run a window cleaning business or you're just getting started in the industry, this is a conversation you've probably had before. Is a pure water system faster? Does traditional window cleaning still produce better results? And when should you actually use one over the other? In this episode of WCR Nation, Jersey talks about real-world experience from the glass — covering speed, safety, profitability, residential vs commercial jobs, and why the best window cleaners usually use both methods. If you're trying to decide between water fed pole vs traditional window cleaning, this episode will help you think about it the right way. Let's talk shop! Need supplies? Let me know! I would love to do that for you! Text/Call: 862-312-2026 https://windowcleaner.com/?sca_ref=3020234.dl0aAoVJ1A #windowcleaning #windowcleaningbusiness #wcrnation #entrepreneur #businessgrowth #homeservicebusiness #pressurewashing #servicebusiness #smallbusinessowner #windowcleaner #marketingtips #springcleaning #contractorlife

Angela and special guest Dr. Darshan Shah, look at the polarising world of cardiovascular health, specifically demystifying the role of LDL cholesterol.  They challenge the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to statins, arguing that heart health must be viewed through the lens of individual biology—where factors like inflammation, genetic risk, and lifestyle can make the same LDL level a non-issue for one person and a crisis for another WHAT YOU WILL LEARN LDL is Not Always the Enemy: A high LDL reading alone doesn't guarantee heart disease; its impact depends on individual context The Power of ApoB and Lp(a): Traditional cholesterol panels are often insufficient; more modern biomarkers like ApoB(a superior risk marker) and Lp(a) (a genetic factor) provide a much clearer picture of cardiovascular risk. AI in Diagnostics: The Clearly scan uses AI to analyse CT angiograms, allowing doctors to see the actual buildup of both calcified and soft plaque in the coronary arteries rather than just guessing based on blood work. Precision Over Dogma: Because cardiovascular health is an "N-of-1" situation, interventions like statins or PCSK9 inhibitors should be based on actual arterial health TIMESTAMPS: 01:21 The LDL Controversy: An explanation of why cholesterol remains a polarizing topic and why it must be treated as an individual biology issue. 02:37 The Tale of Two Patients: A comparison of a healthy gym-goer with high LDL/zero plaque versus a high-stress professional with lower LDL/significant plaque. 04:13 Modern Biomarkers: A breakdown of the specific tests to ask for, including ApoB, HS-CRP, and the Clearly cardiovascular scan. VALUABLE RESOURCES • Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what's actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

Susan Stinsmuehlen-Amend is an artist for whom ideas have always been more important than media, and possibly more integral to her work. It's interesting then that her art has been consistently viewed through the lens of glass. In the creation of her early X series to more recent Calendar Notations, she has pioneered techniques such as non-traditional, unfired painting on glass, mixing glass with other media, and presenting painted, decorated glass on the wall in reflected light. Throughout her career, the artist distilled her own life experiences in the creation of progressive and experimental work.  While studying Fine Arts at the University of Texas, Austin, in 1973, Stinsmuehlen-Amend was serendipitously introduced to glass and went on to become partner with Rodney Smith and designer of Renaissance Glass, an architectural glass studio. Beyond teaching and employing 14 artists, she built a creative hub that included studio space, glass supplies, a hot glass studio, education and exhibitions. Understanding the cutting edge in the field, Stinsmuehlen-Amend invited luminaries in the Studio Glass movement such as Dale Chihuly, Paul Marioni, William Morris, and Narcissus Quagliata, among others, to lecture and teach in the early 1980s. The studio became the center for contemporary glass in Texas from 1973 to 1987. While balancing single motherhood, donating time to the arts, and running her business, she became the Glass Art Society's first woman president (1984 – '86).  Concurrent with designing stained glass commissions, Stinsmuehlen-Amend was determined to make the craft form a means for personal expression. Through experimentation and rebellion and influenced by the local punk scene, her radical fashion designer best friend, Pattern & Decoration and Neo-Expressionism in art, as well as innovations in the world of craft, her work became unrestrained, kinetic, glittery, and jarring—defiantly not "tasteful" or functional. Combining mixed media with glass was a new idea at the time. For Stinsmuehlen-Amend, the shifting qualities of glass itself—its capacity to reveal, obscure, reflect, and distort—became integral to how meaning unfolds. Rooted in stained glass's narrative tradition, her story emerged through her everyday stream of consciousness rooted in the surreal logic of dreams.  In 1987, Stinsmuehlen-Amend relocated to Los Angeles, where she became a full-time artist; solo exhibitions and dynamic public art commissions followed. She was the lead artist on the Hollywood Demonstration Project in Hollywood, completing a precast concrete crosswalk with inlaid glass and bronze and an adjunct wrought iron public space. In 1994, she completed leaded glass for the AT&T corporate headquarters and The Jewish Museum, both in in New York City. Throughout these decades, she maintained her commitment to teaching, returning to Pilchuck Glass School repeatedly (1980 to 2019) and serving as a visiting artist at RISD, RIT, Tyler School of Art, California College of the Arts, and numerous other institutions. Stinsmuehlen-Amend's work is included in major collections including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Detroit Institute of the Arts, Oakland Museum of California, Corning Museum of Glass, Tacoma Museum of Glass, and Museum of Art and Design. She has received two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships, two Pilchuck Hauberg Fellowships, and the 2007 Brychtová Libenský Award. The artist served 14 years on Pilchuck's Board of Directors and is a Trustee Emeritus of The American Craft Council and an Honorary Life Member of the Glass Art Society. She was recently awarded by the American Craft Council with the biennial College of Fellows honor for contributions to the craft ecosystem. Opening on May 16, 2026, at the Corning Museum of Glass, Tough Stuff: Women in the American Glass Studio will feature Stinsmuehlen-Amend's work. This new exhibition celebrates the female artists who revolutionized American Studio glass. The artist states: "Many artists found my loose and inclusive approach to working with glass inspirational because I was continually violating preconceived notions about craft and glass specifically."  

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Juan Ignacio Garcia Braschi is a partner at L40, a boutique SaaS M&A advisory firm with offices in Madrid, Lisbon, and Miami. After two decades in banking, private equity, and operating roles, including serving as CFO of ride-hailing company Cabify, he now helps SaaS founders sell companies typically valued between $20M and $200M. L40 works primarily with B2B SaaS companies doing $5M–$50M ARR, most of them bootstrapped or lightly funded, including companies in Europe and Latin America. Juan explains how today's buyers evaluate SaaS companies, why Rule-of-40 performance still matters even with AI, and how growth rate, retention, and profitability determine valuation ranges of roughly 4–8x ARR. Key Takeaways Growth Drives Valuation: Growth rate correlates most strongly with SaaS multiples. Companies growing 50% command much higher valuations than those growing 20%. Rule Of 40 Still Matters: Buyers increasingly expect SaaS companies to combine strong growth with some profitability. Financial Buyers Dominant: Private-equity-backed platforms acquiring add-ons are the most active buyers for $50M–$100M SaaS companies today. Sell During Momentum: Smaller companies growing 20–40% annually can be an ideal window for acquisition before growth naturally slows. Quote from Juan Ignacio Garcia Braschi, Managing Director and Partner at L40 "If you think that you're going to sell your SaaS company, you should think of that two years ahead of when you want to sell. So don't wait until you're burned out. "Keep in mind that you will have to make a profit at some point to sell to serious financial buyers. So when your company is growing at decent 20, 30, 40% year over year rates, that's probably the sweet spot for selling.  "Significant funds have been raised in the past 24 months and that has to be deployed. Traditional private equity firms are more more interested in tech. These days you see more and more traditional private equity firms going into tech and that's increasing competition and driving multiples up." Links Juan Ignacio Garcia Braschi on LinkedIn L40 on LinkedIn L40 website Podcast Sponsor – Lighter Capital This podcast is sponsored by Lighter Capital. In the last 15 years, Lighter Capital has helped over 600 software and SaaS founders secure simple, non-dilutive financing to grow a little faster—without giving up any precious equity or board seats to investors.  Simple debt funding from Lighter Capital can range from $50K to $10 million, with straightforward terms, no personal guarantees or covenants, and up to a 4-year payback period. Go to LighterCapital.com to apply and get a quick pre-qualification. Then talk with their experienced team to create a practical funding plan to achieve your goals.  The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups Be part of a committed and confidential group of practical founders creating valuable software companies without big VC funding.  A Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed and confidential group of founders/CEOs who want to help you succeed on your terms. Each Practical Founders Peer Group is personally curated and moderated by Greg Head.

In this episode of Words Matter, Chef Don Splain explores one of the most misunderstood phrases in modern cooking: “dry brine.” The problem is simple—a brine requires water. When water is removed from the process, the technique is no longer brining. It becomes curing.   Using the preparation of corned beef as a practical example, Chef Don walks through the science behind brining, curing, osmosis, and meat preservation. The episode explains how salt actually moves through meat, why equilibrium matters during curing, and why tools like a brine pump are sometimes used when working with larger cuts of beef.   Chef Don also highlights bottom round as an often overlooked cut for corned beef and pastrami, discussing how different cuts affect flavor, fat content, and final texture. The conversation expands into the broader topic of food preservation techniques, connecting taste, salt, fermentation, and historical methods used to extend shelf life.   Topics discussed in this episode include:   • The difference between brining and curing • Why the term “dry brine” is technically incorrect • The role of osmosis in meat curing • How to prepare corned beef from bottom round and plate cuts • Using a brine pump for even salt distribution • Traditional food preservation methods and their connection to taste   This episode blends culinary science, traditional cooking knowledge, and practical kitchen technique while reinforcing a simple idea: when it comes to cooking, words matter.

https://teachhoops.com/ Post-season conditioning is a high-stakes balancing act: you need your players at peak physical fitness, but you cannot afford to "burn them out" before the championship rounds. Traditional "distance running" or repetitive "liners" are often counterproductive this late in the year because they build aerobic capacity at the expense of explosive power and lateral quickness. To "win" the post-season, your conditioning must be "Sport-Specific" and "High-Intensity Interval" ($HIIT$) based. This means your players should be conditioning in the same metabolic windows they experience in a game—short, 5-to-20 second bursts of maximum effort followed by incomplete recovery. To bridge the gap between "being in shape" and "being in basketball shape," you must implement "Tactical Conditioning." Instead of running sprints to a whistle, run your "Full-Court Press" or "Fast-Break" drills at a tempo that exceeds game speed. This allows you to "hide" the conditioning within the coaching. Use the "30-Second Rule": any conditioning segment should be followed by a "Mental Task"—like shooting a free throw or executing a late-game out-of-bounds play—while the heart rate is still elevated. In the post-season, games are lost when players "check out" mentally because they are physically gassed. By "stacking" physical fatigue with cognitive demands, you build the Performance Poise required to execute under pressure. Finally, you must prioritize "Recovery as a Weapon." A fatigued muscle is a slow muscle, and a slow muscle leads to defensive breakdowns and "flat" jumpers. In your post-season script, monitor the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio ($ACWR$) of your starters. If they played 30 minutes on Tuesday, Wednesday's practice should focus on "Tactical Refinement" rather than "Physical Pounding." Utilize "Isometric Holds" and "Dynamic Flexibility" to maintain strength without adding "impact stress" to their joints. Use your TeachHoops member calls to "audit" your taper: are you ramping up the intensity while scaling back the volume? By entering the tournament "fresh" rather than "fried," you give your team a significant physiological advantage over opponents who are still grinding through heavy conditioning sessions. Basketball post-season conditioning, basketball fitness, tapering for playoffs, HIIT for basketball, sport-specific conditioning, basketball IQ, player recovery, high school basketball, youth basketball, coach development, team culture, performance poise, basketball training, conditioning drills, mental toughness, athletic leadership, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, aerobic vs anaerobic basketball, playoff preparation. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Talent Trap: Why Leaders Burn Out — and Traditional Solutions Fail Have you ever pushed through exhaustion, told yourself to work harder, maybe even changed jobs — only to end up in the same cycle all over again? Right now, organizations are investing more than ever in wellness programs, resilience training, and leadership development. And yet burnout, disengagement, and attrition keep climbing. The frustration is real on both sides. But here's what most people aren't saying out loud: traditional solutions are failing because they're treating symptoms, not the source. You can't build adaptability, engagement, or sustainable performance on top of misalignment. And misalignment is almost always what's actually driving burnout. In this episode, Blake unpacks the hidden reason leadership burnout keeps happening despite training, wellness initiatives, and even job changes. You'll hear why being talented at something is no longer enough to sustain your energy or growth, and how uncovering your Unique Fingerprint for Success™ creates the kind of clarity that changes everything. Not just your performance, but your life. Whether you're a leader quietly wondering if it's time to leave, or an organization watching your best people disengage, this episode will reframe what's really required to reduce leadership burnout without losing talent.   Episode Highlights Why "Chase Your Talents" Advice Is Missing a Critical Nuance [00:45] – Why being skilled at something doesn't mean it's energizing or right for you  [02:30] – How careers drift into misalignment, and why it takes a while to feel it  [04:00] – Why personality assessments and "find your why" advice rarely create real-world clarity   The Three Core Areas of Misalignment Driving Burnout  [05:30] – Natural wiring, belief patterns, and environmental friction — the real root causes [07:00] – Why leaders assume the environment is always the problem and what's actually going on  [08:15] – The Unique Fingerprint for Success™: where energy, talent & greatest impact intersect   Real Client Transformations  [09:45] – Kari: Re-engaged and retained after four years of stagnation in the same role [11:30] – Kaytee: Confidence, visibility & clarity — without changing companies  [13:00] – Corrie: 75% reduction in day-to-day stress within three months without her role changing   Why This Is Scalable — and Why It Matters Now  [15:00] – How this process has been refined and operationalized over 8+ years  [15:45] – What it means for organizations to protect institutional knowledge and reduce preventable attrition   Powerful Quotes "Most people think their talents are simply what they're good at. And that's where it can get dangerous because many of us have become highly skilled at things that drain our energy, pull us out of alignment, and keep us from creating our greatest impact." —Blake Schofield "When you remove misalignment at the root, you don't work harder — you work differently. " —Blake Schofield "Burnout is actually a sign of deeper misalignment between how you're wired to thrive and how you're actually working and living. Fix the misalignment and everything changes." —Blake Schofield "Being more fulfilled without sacrificing doesn't require leaving. It requires clarity." —Blake Schofield   Resources Mentioned Let's explore what's possible for your team. If your company is investing in burnout, wellness or adaptability initiatives, but seeing rising burnout, disengagement, or retention risk, it may be time to address the root cause. We identify & diagnose organizational risk - surfacing the key drivers of burnout, leadership capacity and adaptability strains impacting your team; reduce leadership attrition, disengagement and preventable turnover; equip your leaders with the skills to increase their productivity & lead effectively during pressure and uncertainty. 

AI deployment is compressing margins and altering the economic structure of the IT services market, with digital platforms and private equity–backed consulting now determining who controls distribution, interfaces, and downstream value capture. As referenced by Dave Sobel, developments such as large language models reshaping search, IT distributors repositioning as digital marketplaces, and private equity standardizing AI consulting are reducing the role of traditional MSPs to commoditized implementation labor. Concrete market evidence includes the Global Technology Distribution Council's report citing that 80% of vendors see partner ecosystem growth as key, while 86% are using or testing digital platforms to drive cloud and AI services. Examples such as Anthropic's discussions to create AI consulting joint ventures with Blackstone and Hellman Friedman, as well as OpenAI's partnerships with Thrive Holdings and Shield Technology Partners, show that operational models are being standardized and consolidated. Meanwhile, AI-powered search is reducing clicks to original content by up to 89%, transferring value to whoever controls the user interface. Supporting data from surveys conducted by the SMB Group, Pega Systems, and Atlassian highlight that 53% of SMBs are using AI, but only 3% of organizations report measurable business transformation despite a 33% productivity boost. Consumers show distrust in AI-driven customer service, and employee burnout and reduced confidence indicate that MSPs are absorbing increased operational complexity and support burdens even as margins compress. These developments reinforce the channel consolidation and margin repricing mechanisms described above. For MSPs and IT leaders, the practical risks include growing dependency on distributor and vendor digital marketplaces, narrowing ability to influence platform economics, and the transfer of governance obligations without matching margin. Priority areas are building defensible, repeatable governance frameworks around AI, owning escalation and validation paths, and repositioning services toward process redesign engagements—not commoditized tool deployment. Failing to establish an IP or governance wedge may result in MSPs being locked into subcontractor roles with little leverage over pricing or client outcomes. Three things to know today: 00:00 Channel Bypassed 02:26 Delivery Commoditized 04:15 MSPs Left Holding 07:12 Why Do We Care?  Supported by:  ScalePadSmall biz Thought Community    

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the consumer financial services industry. From underwriting and fraud detection to customer engagement and collections, financial institutions are increasingly deploying advanced AI tools to automate processes, personalize services, and improve operational efficiency. We are releasing today, on our Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast show, a discussion of what may be the next major technological shift for the industry: Agentic AI in Consumer Financial Services — AI systems capable of acting autonomously, making decisions, and interacting directly with consumers. The discussion featured Professor Oren Bar-Gill of New York University School of Law, along with Ballard Spahr partners Joseph Schuster and Adam Maarec.  The discussion was hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, the founder and practice group leader for 25 years of the Consumer Financial Services Group and now Senior Counsel. The panel examined how agentic AI differs from earlier forms of automation, the benefits it offers financial institutions and consumers, and the significant legal and regulatory risks it may create. Below are the key takeaways from the discussion. What Is Agentic AI? Agentic AI refers to AI systems that can independently take actions on behalf of users or organizations. Unlike traditional automation, which performs predefined tasks, or generative AI, which primarily produces content, agentic AI systems can: ·                 Make autonomous decisions ·                 Interact directly with consumers ·                 Initiate actions such as transactions or communications ·                 Learn from prior interactions In financial services, these systems may soon conduct customer service interactions, initiate collections calls, execute payments, or manage purchasing tasks for consumers. While these capabilities promise major efficiencies, they also raise complex legal questions regarding accountability, fairness, and consumer protection. Understanding AI-Driven Consumer Harm Professor Bar-Gill framed the discussion by examining potential consumer harms associated with AI-powered decision-making. Drawing on his recent book with Cass Sunstein, Algorithmic Harm: Protecting People in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, he explained that the impact of AI depends largely on the type of market in which it operates.  The book is available on Amazon here. Sophisticated vs. Unsophisticated Markets Bar-Gill distinguishes between: ·                 Sophisticated markets, where consumers are generally able to make informed decisions ·                 Unsophisticated markets, where consumers are more likely to misunderstand complex products In sophisticated markets, AI-driven personalization, such as individualized pricing, can increase efficiency and expand access to products by offering lower prices to consumers with lower willingness to pay. In contrast, in markets involving complex financial products, such as credit cards, mortgages, or insurance, AI-powered personalization may harm consumers who misjudge product costs or benefits. For example, if a consumer mistakenly overestimates the value of a financial product, an AI system may set the price just below that mistaken valuation, leading the consumer to pay more than the product is actually worth. Algorithmic Price Discrimination One area of growing concern is AI-enabled price discrimination, where algorithms tailor prices to each consumer's willingness to pay. Examples cited during the discussion included: ·                 Airlines experimenting with AI-based pricing strategies ·                 Online retail platforms offering individualized prices for identical products ·                 Insurance companies using algorithms to optimize premiums While pricing based on individual risk, such as in insurance underwriting, is widely accepted, pricing based on willingness to pay raises significant consumer protection concerns. As these practices expand, they are likely to attract increased attention from regulators and lawmakers, particularly at the state level. AI Use Cases in Consumer Finance The panel also highlighted several areas where AI is already being deployed across the consumer financial services lifecycle. Marketing and Customer Acquisition Financial institutions are using AI to analyze large data sets and create highly personalized marketing campaigns. Large language models can generate customized messaging tailored to specific demographic groups or individual consumers. While this personalization improves targeting and engagement, it also creates compliance challenges related to: ·                 Misleading advertising ·                 Disclosure requirements ·                 Potential discriminatory targeting Underwriting and Credit Decisions AI-driven underwriting tools allow lenders to analyze alternative data, such as cash-flow information, to assess creditworthiness. These tools may expand access to credit for consumers who previously lacked traditional credit histories. However, they also raise fair lending concerns under laws such as the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and its implementing regulation, Regulation B. Because many AI models operate as "black boxes," institutions may struggle to explain how decisions are made, an issue that can complicate discrimination analyses and regulatory oversight. Fraud Detection AI is particularly powerful in fraud detection, where pattern recognition is essential. Advanced models can analyze transaction behavior in real time to identify suspicious activity while minimizing unnecessary transaction declines. These tools also allow financial institutions to communicate with customers instantly, confirming transactions or investigating suspicious activity through automated interactions. Servicing and Collections Agentic AI may soon conduct both inbound and outbound customer interactions, including: ·                 Customer service conversations ·                 Dispute resolution ·                 Collections calls In some cases, AI-driven voice systems can conduct conversations that are indistinguishable from human interactions. While this technology may improve efficiency and reduce costs, it raises legal concerns about consumer deception, harassment, and compliance with debt collection laws. Core Legal Risks Despite the novelty of the technology, many of the key legal risks arise from existing laws, not new AI-specific statutes. Liability for AI Actions As Joseph Schuster emphasized, AI is a tool, not a liability shield. Institutions remain responsible for the actions of AI systems just as they would for the actions of employees or third-party vendors. Traditional legal doctrines, including agency law, vicarious liability, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices, continue to apply. UDAP Risks AI systems interacting with consumers may create risks under federal and state UDAP laws if they: ·                 Provide inaccurate information ("hallucinations") ·                 Fail to deliver required disclosures ·                 Exhibit overconfidence in uncertain responses ·                 Engage in manipulative behavioral targeting. Fair Lending and Discrimination AI models can unintentionally produce discriminatory outcomes, even when protected characteristics are not used as inputs. As Professor Bar-Gill noted, future litigation may increasingly focus on disparate impact analysis, which examines whether outcomes disproportionately affect protected classes regardless of the model's internal logic. Governance and Risk Management Given these risks, institutions are increasingly adopting governance frameworks for AI deployment. Common practices include: ·                 AI governance committees with cross-functional participation ·                 Model inventories and risk-tiering systems ·                 Vendor due diligence for AI providers ·                 Data mapping and validation processes ·                 Continuous monitoring of AI outputs. Financial regulators are already asking supervised institutions detailed questions about how AI is being used. Institutions that implement structured governance processes are better positioned to respond to these inquiries. The Rise of Agentic Commerce One emerging application of agentic AI involves autonomous purchasing. For example, a consumer might instruct an AI assistant to plan and purchase supplies for a birthday party. The AI would then select vendors, place orders, and initiate payments using the consumer's stored payment credentials. But what happens if AI makes a mistake, such as ordering supplies for 1,000 guests instead of 10? Such scenarios raise difficult questions involving: ·                 consumer authorization ·                 merchant liability ·                 payment network rules ·                 dispute resolution These issues are only beginning to receive attention from regulators and industry participants. Key Takeaways for Financial Institutions The panel concluded with several recommendations for institutions exploring AI deployment. First, distinguish beneficial uses from harmful ones. AI can deliver significant consumer benefits, but firms must remain vigilant about potential misuse or unintended harm. Second, prioritize governance. Robust policies, oversight structures, and risk management processes are essential. Third, remember that existing laws still apply. AI systems must comply with the same consumer protection, fair lending, and disclosure requirements that govern traditional processes. Finally, institutions must recognize that failing to adopt AI also carries risks. As fraudsters increasingly deploy advanced technology, financial institutions may need AI tools simply to keep pace. As AI technology continues to evolve, the legal framework governing its use in financial services will also develop. For now, however, the most important lesson is that innovation must proceed hand-in-hand with careful legal and compliance oversight. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.

Send a textIf you're a developer trying to get homes built right now, you're stuck between two impossible choices:Pay what the landowner needs and lose money on the build. Or offer what the numbers say you can afford - and watch the deal die.Traditional deals are stalling everywhere. Finance and build costs are too high, sales are too slow, and the gap between what a developer can afford to pay for land - and what the landowner will accept - has become a chasm.But developers still want to build profitably, lenders and investors still want to back them, landowners still want to unlock value, and everyone agrees we desperately need more homes. Maybe the problem isn't a lack of motivation - it's that the traditional deal structure is outdated. What if the answer isn't trying to find a motivated seller who can offer cheaper land, or waiting for rates to drop - but structuring the deal itself completely differently, and working with the right kind of investors?In this episode, we're breaking down exactly how to do that, using a real case study of a deal that looked impossible on paper - a car park in Barnet owned by the Local Authority - but it got funded and is getting built anyway - with Sophie White, Regeneration Sector Head at Aviva Capital Partners, and James Scott, Co-founder and COO at Stories. This episode is in association with (and thanks to) Lloyds:https://www.lloydsbank.com/business/industry-expertise/real-estate.html?utm_source=The+Return&utm_medium=podcast+partnership&utm_campaign=sponsored+episodeGuest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmscott2/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-white-89378a30/Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/

In this episode, we explore how the traditional "game of telephone" model in hospitals can leave birthing people out of critical decisions about their own care and what happens when we redesign the system to center them instead. Dr. Rebecca Dekker sits down with Dr. Amber Weiseth, obstetric nurse and Director of the Delivery Decisions Initiative at Ariadne Labs, to talk about TeamBirth—a simple, evidence-based communication model transforming labor and delivery units across the U.S. and globally. Learn how structured bedside "huddles," shared decision-making, and a visible planning board can improve trust, autonomy, and patient experience, with especially powerful impacts for Black, Native American, publicly insured, and higher-risk patients. Because communication failures in childbirth aren't just awkward, they can be dangerous. (05:07) How the "game of telephone" model blocks patients from decision-making (09:15) Traditional rounding and decision-making in U.S. labor units (12:10) The added complexity of academic medical centers (14:52) A life-threatening hemorrhage and the power of systems change (17:57) What is TeamBirth? (22:04) How the TeamBirth board works: team, preferences, plan, next huddle (26:57) Implementation challenges and culture change in hospitals (34:36) Privacy, speakerphone huddles, and navigating complex family dynamics (44:15) Research results: Impact on trust, autonomy, and equity Resources TeamBirth resources, research, and implementation materials: ariadnelabs.org/delivery-decisions-initiative/teambirth/teambirth-implementation-resources/ WHO Surgical Safety Checklist initiative: who.int/teams/integrated-health-services/patient-safety/research/safe-surgery/tool-and-resources Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses: awhonn.org/ For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Send a textTraditional retirement advice? Dr. Latifat says it sucks and she has receipts.Working yourself to the bone until 65 only to find your health, relationships, and joy have quietly slipped away is not the plan. In this episode, Dr. Latifat breaks down why the traditional retirement model is failing women physicians and the 3 alternatives she actually believes in.In this episode:Why waiting until 65 is a health risk, a relationship risk, and a wealth riskThe real cost of dedicating your entire life to medicine and what it looks like at the end Why overworking is NOT a badge of honor The questions you're afraid to ask yourself that are standing between you and your next-level life "The questions you're afraid to ask is what is standing between you and the next-level life you are meant to build."

Allison Walsh welcomes Vivian Gonzalez, founder and CEO of Park Capital Search and Evergreen, for a powerful conversation about building a meaningful career through clarity, strategy, and self-belief. With more than two decades of experience in private equity and executive search, Vivian has helped organizations scale by placing the right leaders and creating systems that drive growth. But her journey into the industry didn't follow the typical Wall Street pipeline. Instead, it was shaped by persistence, networking, and a deep commitment to creating opportunities where none existed. As a Latina entrepreneur, mother, and business leader, Vivian brings a unique perspective to leadership and career growth. She shares how she navigated an industry where women represent only a small percentage of leadership roles, and why emotional intelligence, relationship-building, and integrity are powerful advantages in business. Throughout the conversation, Vivian and Allison explore how strategic thinking can transform career decisions, why chasing “shiny opportunities” can derail long-term success, and how learning to bet on yourself can unlock doors you never imagined possible. They also discuss manifestation, self-awareness, and the importance of reflection as a tool for personal and professional growth. Whether you're navigating a career transition, stepping into leadership, or building a path that doesn't follow the traditional blueprint, Vivian's story offers both inspiration and practical guidance for creating a career aligned with your purpose and long-term vision. To connect with Vivian: linkedin.com/in/vivian-gonzalez-5671783https://www.instagram.com/viviangonzalez.parkcapital Connect with AllisonJoin us for the SBSC Summit: https://www.shebelievedshecould.co/sbscsummitInterested in working together? Fill out this form.www.instagram.com/allisonwalshwww.shebelievedbook.comwww.allisonwalshconsulting.comSignature Course | Build Your Brand On DemandAccess The Impact Brand AcceleratorAccess From Podcast to PlatformBeauty Must-Haves!

Group tours are one of the most popular ways to experience Ireland – especially for travelers who want to see a lot without worrying about driving, directions, or logistics. Nearly half of overseas visitors explore Ireland this way, which means coaches crisscross the island daily, bringing travelers to castles, coastlines, and charming towns. But what is it actually like to travel around Ireland on a coach tour? And how do you make sure the tour you choose matches the experience you want? This National Secondary road to the Cliffs of Moher is just wide enough for tour buses to squeeze past each other. This article is based on podcast episode 329 featuring Clodagh FitzGerald, a professional tour guide in Ireland.Use the player below to listen or scroll to continue reading the article and get resource links. [powerpoint] Group Tours in Ireland: How Coach Travel Works Professional tour guide Clodagh Fitzgerald spends her days leading travelers around Ireland, and she describes the role as wearing many hats. A guide becomes the storyteller, problem solver, travel advisor, and sometimes even the group timekeeper. Each tour follows a planned itinerary, and the guide's job is to help travelers understand what they're seeing along the way – sharing history, culture, geography, and the little details that make Ireland special. For travelers, the biggest benefit is simple: someone else handles the logistics. Typical coach tours include: Transportation across Ireland A knowledgeable guide providing commentary Pre-booked accommodations Select included attractions Some scheduled meals Planned sightseeing stops Instead of worrying about navigation or parking, travelers can simply enjoy the journey. How to Choose the Right Group Tour in Ireland Not all tours are created equal. Before booking, it's important to carefully review the itinerary and details. A few things experienced guides recommend travelers check: Length of the Tour Consider how much time you actually want to spend in Ireland. If you're traveling from North America, it's wise to arrive at least one day before the tour begins to recover from jet lag and adjust to the time difference. Starting a tour the same day you land can mean spending the first day tired, disoriented, and missing out on the experience. What Is Included (and What Isn't) Tour itineraries often use wording like “see” or “visit.” Those two words can mean very different things. See often means you'll drive past the attraction. Visit usually means the group will stop and go inside. Reading the itinerary carefully helps avoid disappointment later. Hotel Locations Some tours stay in city centers, while others stay outside town. Neither is wrong, but the location affects your free time. If you want to explore pubs, shops, or restaurants in the evening, staying in or near the town center makes that much easier. Built-In Free Time Even on a group tour, it's nice to explore on your own. Many itineraries include: Free evenings Independent sightseeing time Opportunities to shop or explore small towns This balance lets travelers enjoy the structure of a tour while still having personal travel moments. What to Pack for a Coach Tour in Ireland Travelers forget things on every tour, but a few items come up again and again. Some essentials to pack include: A washcloth – not all Irish hotels provide them Prescription medications (always in carry-on luggage) Familiar over-the-counter medicine you normally use Earplugs or headphones for comfort on the coach Weather layers and rain protection Ireland's weather can change quickly, even in summer. Packing for rain – no matter the forecast – is always a smart move. Understanding Group Travel Dynamics Coach tours bring together travelers from different places and backgrounds. That's part of the fun, but it also means being mindful of the group. A few simple habits make the experience smoother for everyone: Be on time when the group departs Keep phone calls and music quiet on the coach Pay attention when the guide explains timing and stops Respect shared travel spaces Tours run on schedules, and if one person is late, the entire group may be affected. But the flip side of traveling together is the camaraderie that often develops. By the end of a tour, many travelers have formed friendships, shared photos, and even planned future trips together. Three Places Travelers Wish They Had More Time When tours move quickly, certain destinations leave visitors wishing they could stay longer. These three locations consistently top the list. Kilkenny Often called Ireland's medieval capital, Kilkenny is packed with winding streets, historic buildings, and excellent local shops. Many tours stop for only a short visit to see Kilkenny Castle, but the town rewards travelers who slow down and explore. Things to see and do: Tour Kilkenny Castle Walk the Medieval Mile Visit St. Canice's Cathedral Browse artisan shops and cafés Dingle Located on the spectacular Dingle Peninsula, this colorful harbor town is full of personality. Many tours visit as a quick stop during a scenic drive, but travelers often wish they had more time to enjoy the town itself. Highlights include: Traditional music pubs Boat tours in Dingle Bay The Dingle Distillery Walking along the harbor It's a place where spending the evening, rather than just an hour, can completely change the experience. Kylemore Abbey Set against the dramatic landscape of Connemara, Kylemore Abbey is far more than just a quick photo stop. The estate includes: The Victorian walled gardens Woodland and lakeside walks The Gothic church The abbey itself While some tours allow only a short visit, travelers often say they could easily spend an entire day exploring the grounds. About Clodagh FitzGerald Clodagh is a professional tour guide who leads coach tours across Ireland throughout the travel season. Her experience guiding international travelers offers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on how group tours operate and how visitors can make the most of them. Clodagh has previously joined the podcast to share her tips for Kinsale and Waterford. The post Group Tours in Ireland: What to Expect and How to Choose the Right Coach Tour appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

https://teachhoops.com/ Toughness in basketball is often misunderstood as "aggression" or "trash-talking," but true program toughness is the ability to execute the next right thing, regardless of the circumstances. It is a "quiet" quality found in the player who sprints to the floor for a loose ball, the guard who stays in a stance for 30 seconds of a defensive possession, and the teammate who is the first to high-five a peer after a mistake. To build a tougher team, you must move from "talking about it" to "training it." Toughness is a perishable skill that must be rehearsed daily in your practice environment. If you don't demand a "box-out" on every single shot in November, you shouldn't be surprised when your team "shrinks" during a physical postseason game in March. The most effective way to build toughness is through "Conditioning with a Purpose." Traditional "suicides" or "liners" build aerobic capacity, but they rarely build "Competitive Grit." Instead, utilize "Pressure-Cooker Drills" where the scoreboard dictates the level of fatigue. For example, run a "Perfect Shell" drill where the defense must get three consecutive stops without a single technical error (missed rotation, "lazy" closeout, or failure to talk). If they fail, the count resets to zero. This "mental weight-lifting" teaches players that "tired" is just a feeling, not a fact. By making the "standard" of the drill higher than the "stress" of the game, you ensure that your athletes are physically and psychologically prepared for the most chaotic moments of the season. Finally, you must reward the "Invisible Wins." Players will always value what the coach "celebrates." If you only celebrate scoring, your team will only focus on offense. To build a tough culture, you must have a "Toughness Board" in the locker room that tracks "Zero-Talent" metrics: deflections, floor dives, charges taken, and "Sprints to the Corner." Use your TeachHoops member calls to "audit" your feedback loop: are you calling out the player who didn't get back in transition, or are you just "moving on" to the next play? By making toughness a non-negotiable requirement for playing time, you create a "self-policing" locker room where the players hold each other to a championship standard. Basketball toughness, team culture, mental toughness, coaching philosophy, defensive grit, hustle stats, basketball IQ, high school basketball, youth basketball, basketball drills, pressure-cooker drills, coach development, athletic leadership, basketball strategy, "Next Play" mentality, basketball conditioning, physical play, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, leadership standards, program building, championship habits. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Traditional cheesemakers respect the process of cheesemaking. They honor the environment, the animal, its milk and traditional techniques – all of which lead to delicious, nutritious cheese. Industrial cheesemaking, in stark contrast, emphasizes sterile conditions, uniformity, and artificial inputs (including GMO-derived rennet). The cheese that results from the conventional approach is consistent... but misses a lot in terms of flavor profile and nutrients.   Trevor Warmedahl is a cheesemaker, fermentation educator and the author of Cheese Trekking. Today, he takes us on a cheese adventure, as we gain insight on traditional, artisanal cheesemaking. He gives us pause about what is in our fridge and where it comes from.   Trevor has trekked all over the world, working alongside artisanal cheesemakers, so he understands and shares the importance of working with (instead of against) microbes and nature. He describes cheeses you may have never heard of, along with unique approaches to making them. Trevor also helps us take stock of what has been lost in our modern approach to cheesemaking.   Visit Trevor's website: sourmilkschool.com Become a member and/or donate to the Weston A. Price Foundation at westonaprice.org Check out our sponsors: New Biology clinic and Bordeaux Kitchen Naturals

6. The Horror of the Firestorm The March 9–10 raid unleashes a catastrophic firestorm that devours 16 square miles of Tokyo. Survivors recount the horrors of hurricane-force winds and melting glass as traditional defenses fail. The raid creates an apocalyptic wasteland, overwhelming communal shelters and killing those trapped in the inferno. (15)1945 TOKYO AFTER THE B-29 FIREBOMBING