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We discuss why reflecting on a milestone moment—even a difficult one—can be a meaningful happiness practice. We also add a new suggestion to our "treat yourself like" series, and explore a know-yourself-better question about the patterns we fall into before a big trip or challenge. Resources & links related to this episode: Not sure what to purchase this Father's Day? Take the Gift-Giving Quiz Elizabeth: Brittney Spears, The Woman in Me (Amazon, Bookshop) Gretchen: Marking Time by Elizabeth Jane Howard (Amazon, Bookshop)Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A decade into the Better Leaders Better Schools Ruckuscast, Danny Bauer has coached and interviewed hundreds of school leaders — and the patterns are clear. Dan Watt, elementary principal in British Columbia and Ruckus Maker, flips the microphone and puts Danny in the guest chair. What follows isn't nostalgia. It's the unfiltered architecture of a school leadership development ecosystem that actually works — and what it means for how you lead your campus. The Ruckuscast turns 10 this year. That's 10 years of watching which principals grow and which ones stall, which leadership beliefs hold up and which ones collapse under pressure. This episode is the debrief.
Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – When local officials posture for headlines instead of protecting neighborhoods, trust erodes fast. Streets should not be stages for hired agitators. Facilities that house detainees deserve oversight and the rule of law. If protesters turn to violence, the answer is simple: arrest the violent few and let the rest speak. Treat everybody the same under the law. No VIP immunity...
We Like Shooting - Ep 665 This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Foxtrot Mike (Code: WLSISLIFE) C&G Holsters (Code: WLSISLIFE) Midwest Industries (Code: WLSISLIFE) Blue Alpha Bowers Group (Code: WLS) Otis Technology (Code: WELIKESHOOTING15) Second Call Defense Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 Public Show Titles GOA GOALS Aug 1-2 in Iowa. https://goals.goa.org/ GunCon.net Tickets on sale now. Use code AGENCY171 GEAR CHAT (Nick) Nick's Dumb 6.5 Creedmoor Nick's Dumb 6.5 Creedmoor DERYA RELEASES THE RAN AND RAN Derya RAN and RAN-X Series Lever-Action Rifles Derya announced the official launch of its RAN and RAN-X lever-action series, featuring modernized designs with factory-integrated aftermarket upgrades including threaded barrels, M-LOK forends, and adjustable stocks. Available in .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .45 Long Colt, the series will be showcased at GunCon 2026. Derya has launched the RAN full-size and RAN-X compact pistol lever-action series in .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .45 Long Colt. The rifles feature a mono-block steel receiver, threaded suppressor-ready barrel, M-LOK compatible forend with Picatinny rail, fixed front and adjustable rear sights with optics rail, and rebounding hammer. The RAN offers wood or patented adjustable aluminum Ironwolf stock options while the RAN-X uses a 12″ barrel with Steelfang PSB Ironwolf grip system at 22.95″ overall length. BULLET POINTS SOLDIERSYSTEMS Roni Nano Roni Pistol-to-Carbine Conversion Kit Houston, TX – Roni Corporaton, the leading designer and manufacturer of the renown Micro-Roni, PDW-style pistol-to-carbine conversion kits and other fi … The Nano Roni is Roni's most compact pistol-to-carbine conversion kit that installs a handgun into a chassis in seconds without tools, transforming it into a pistol-braced PDW. It includes a complete system with chassis plus accessories such as magazine holders, light mounts, Picatinny rails, charging handles, optics mounts, slings, and a belt holster. Initial compatibility covers multiple Glock models with additional Glock, SIG Sauer, Taurus, and Canik models planned; available in black, OD Green, and Flat Dark Earth. THE TRUTH ABOUT GUNS Can You Shoot 5.56 Through a .22 Suppressor? – The Truth About Guns Can you shoot 5.56 through a .22 suppressor? Usually no. Here's why pressure, heat, and gas volume matter so much. The article addresses whether .556/.223 ammunition can be safely fired through a standard .22LR (rimfire) suppressor. In the general case, it is not safe or recommended. Most dedicated rimfire suppressors are engineered only for the much lower pressures, smaller gas volumes, and reduced heat produced by .22LR, .22WMR, or similar rimfire cartridges. NSSF NSSF Releases Most Recent Firearm Production Figures (ATF AFMER 2023) Over 32 million Modern Sporting Rifles in Circulation WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, released the Firearm Production in the United States including the Firearm Import and Export Data 2025 Edition (reporting 2023 data) to its members. The report compiles the most up-to-date information based on data sourced from the Bureau of Alcohol, […] According to the NSSF article dated January 15, 2026, ATF AFMER data shows 2023 U.S. domestic firearm production at 8,466,729 units, a 15.4% decrease from 2022. Total firearms made available for the U.S. market in 2023 were 13,574,653 (handguns 8,176,535; rifles 3,899,907; shotguns 1,498,211). Cumulative civilian firearms in possession 1990–2023 reached 506.1 million, with modern sporting rifles (MSRs) in circulation estimated at over 32 million. GUN FIGHTS Play the best Price Is Right-style GunBroker game on the internet. BANGRANK A live cast ranking segment for anything and everything in the gun world, powered by questionable certainty, strong opinions, and audience voting. THE AGENCY BRIEF Agency Update 1. AGENCY BRIEF: RUBY RIDGEWhat Ruby Ridge really was: a federal pressure campaign over a minor, technical gun charge that turned into a botched siege, unconstitutional rules of engagement, and the killing of a mother and her child. The setup started in 1989. The ATF wanted an informant inside Aryan Nations circles in northern Idaho. They targeted Randy Weaver, an Army veteran living off-grid with his family. Weaver had racist beliefs and associations, but constitutional limits matter most when the person in the government's sights is unpopular. The ATF used an informant to cultivate Weaver and buy two shotguns. The agency claimed the barrels were cut a fraction of an inch below the 18-inch legal minimum. Whether Weaver cut them at the informant's request or sold them as-is is heavily disputed. What is confirmed is what happened next: the ATF did not arrest him to protect the public. They used the federal firearms charge as leverage to pressure Weaver into becoming a paid snitch. Weaver refused. Because he refused, the ATF pushed the case to prosecutors, and Weaver was indicted in late 1990. Then came the bureaucratic failure. Weaver's court-appointed attorney was sent a notice with the wrong appearance date, and Weaver missed his hearing. Instead of resolving a government paperwork error cleanly, the system escalated. The U.S. Marshals launched an 18-month surveillance operation on his remote cabin. In August 1992, an armed reconnaissance team of Marshals encountered Weaver's 14-year-old son Sammy and family friend Kevin Harris in the woods. A firefight erupted. Exactly who fired first remains disputed, but the results are not: the family dog was killed, Sammy Weaver was shot and killed while running back toward the cabin, and Deputy U.S. Marshal William Degan was killed. The FBI's Hostage Rescue Team was called in to take over. Instead of containment, the FBI adopted modified, unconstitutional rules of engagement. In plain English, agents were told they “could and should” shoot any armed adult male seen outside the cabin. FBI sniper Lon Horiuchi fired two shots. The first wounded Randy Weaver. The second shot, fired as Weaver and Harris retreated, passed through the cabin door and hit Vicki Weaver in the head while she stood in the doorway holding her 10-month-old infant. She died instantly. The legal aftermath demolished the government's narrative: A federal jury acquitted Kevin Harris of murder on self-defense grounds. Randy Weaver was acquitted of all original firearms and murder charges, convicted only of failure to appear and a bail condition violation. A 1995 Department of Justice review found the FBI's modified rules of engagement unconstitutional. The federal government paid over $3 million in civil settlements to the surviving family. Despite Senate hearings and state-level indictments, no federal agent ever served a day in prison for the killings. 2. WHY IT MATTERS Ruby Ridge is the ultimate case study in how federal agencies use technical firearms violations to manufacture leverage, and what happens when their targets refuse to bend. This operation was never about public safety. It was about coercion. When Weaver wouldn't play ball, the agency's objective shifted from investigation to punishment, kicking off a predictable escalation ladder: Use a regulatory charge as a trap. Demand intelligence cooperation, and turn refusal into a target on the citizen's back. Treat a procedural court-date mistake as a fugitive manhunt. Deploy paramilitary recon teams for a paperwork warrant. Rewrite deadly force rules on the fly to authorize a shoot-on-sight posture. Once federal agencies invest that much time, manpower, and ego, the institutional pressure to justify the operation takes over. They stop seeing citizens with rights, and start treating them as enemy combatants on American soil. 3. THE 2A ANGLE For gun owners, Ruby Ridge is the blood-soaked warning label on every “it's just a paperwork violation” argument. The underlying charge was a National Firearms Act measurement. That is the exact kind of regulatory trap Washington loves to describe as narrow, reasonable, and harmless. But in practice, technical gun laws give agencies the legal cover to ruin lives. That is the modern lesson for FFLs navigating zero-tolerance revocations, home builders facing shifting administrative definitions, and ordinary owners one bad pistol-brace ruling away from becoming a federal case file. Apply the Supreme Court's Bruen standard to the government's actions. There is zero text, history, or tradition from the founding era of a permanent federal bureaucracy measuring the barrels of defensive weapons to coerce citizens into acting as informants, and then militarizing a warrant service when the citizen refuses. The Founders would not recognize a system that turns a man into a felon over a quarter-inch of steel. Heller proved that the Second Amendment protects an individual right. But rights on paper mean nothing if the enforcement state can use a minor regulatory allegation to justify surveillance, coercion, and deadly force. The strongest takeaway from Ruby Ridge is that when the federal government wields broad, discretionary power over firearms, abuse is not a glitch. It is the natural result. When agencies can turn a fractional barrel measurement into a capital siege, the process itself becomes the punishment. Being technically compliant doesn't protect you; it just makes you useful until you aren't anymore. GOING BALLISTIC AMMOLAND SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS(Savage) NRA, FPC, SAF v. Maryland (SB 334 Glock-Style Handgun Ban) NRA, FPC, and SAF filed a federal lawsuit challenging Maryland's SB 334, arguing the state's Glock-style handgun ban violates the Second Amendment. The National Rifle Association, Firearms Policy Coalition,...
What if one celebrity client could permanently change the trajectory of your entire career? In this episode, Dr. Catrise Austin, celebrity dentist turned brand authority strategist, shares how a bold move at a New York restaurant in the 1990s launched a career that would land her in hip hop history. She introduced herself to Isaac Hayes over dinner, became his dentist, went to the Oscars and Grammys, got a publicist through a barter deal, and eventually transformed Cardi B's smile on national television. The Cardi B episode aired as a season premiere on Love and Hip Hop, the song Bodak Yellow went number one, and TMZ ran the story. Her business tripled overnight. What she built over 30 years wasn't just a celebrity dental practice. It was a masterclass in how relationships compound when you protect them the way most people protect money. [00:04:20] What She Does and Who She Serves Brand authority strategist helping entrepreneurs become the go-to in their industries Uses the FAME Formula to help clients climb the authority ladder Works across dental, medical, corporate, and entrepreneurial spaces [00:05:20] How She Got Here Two years after dental school, moved to New York and started networking Hit comedy clubs in the 90s and befriended a young Kevin Hart and Tracy Morgan Comedians opened for music acts; she started meeting people in the music industry Realized she could be the dentist to the stars and started passing out flyers at celebrity hotspots [00:07:40] The Night That Started Everything: Isaac Hayes Walked up to Isaac Hayes at P. Diddy's restaurant and gave him her elevator pitch He had never seen a dentist like her; he invited her to sit down for dinner She left with his phone number and his promise to become her first celebrity client That one bold move launched her career as a celebrity dentist [00:11:00] What Isaac Did Next Sent his assistant to vet her office before committing Once convinced, put her in his entourage and took her to the Oscars and Grammys Introduced her to Denzel Washington's wife, who gave her a home phone number she was too scared to call Encouraged her to get a publicist; her mom had a card for Eddie Murphy's publicist Terri Williams [00:13:00] The Publicist Who Changed the Game: Renee Foster Terri Williams loved the story but charged $50,000 a month; she referred her to Renee Foster Renee didn't have a dentist; they bartered services In exchange for cleanings, Renee got her on the Today Show and Good Morning America That third-party visibility put her on the map in a way self-promotion never could [00:15:40] What Inspires Her: The Power of a Smile Had terrible teeth growing up; her mom sacrificed as a single parent to get her braces Wearing braces for a year changed her confidence completely and made her want to become a dentist Seeing a smile transformation and knowing firsthand how it feels is the greatest feeling in dentistry The smile is your business card, your mood ring, and the first thing people notice about you [00:19:20] The Relationship That Etched Her in History: Mona Scott-Young Music executive Mona Scott-Young managed P. Diddy, LL Cool J, Missy Elliott, and 50 Cent They bonded after receiving an award together; Mona sent her the biggest music acts of the era Each high-profile referral added credibility and trust with the general public Fast forward to 2016: Mona was producing Love and Hip Hop on VH1 [00:21:40] Cardi B and the Billboard Number One Cardi B joined Love and Hip Hop with a big personality but teeth she was constantly mocked for Because of her relationship with Mona, Dr. Austin got the call to do the smile makeover The transformation aired as the season premiere and Cardi later referenced it in Bodak Yellow The song hit number one on Billboard; TMZ ran the story and her business tripled overnight [00:25:40] How She Protects Relationship Capital People constantly ask her to introduce them to Cardi B; she never asks Cardi for anything Her rule: only make introductions that further the relationship with both parties She lost friends over refusing to make introductions; she has no regrets Treat clients like family; that is the foundation of everything she has built [00:31:20] Client Impact: Omarosa's Mother Omarosa insisted her New York dentist fly to California to do her mother's smile makeover for a Discovery Channel show Her mother's teeth needed significant work; Dr. Austin coordinated four additional dentists Any Beverly Hills dentist could have done it; Omarosa's loyalty to their relationship made it happen Giving someone's mother a confident smile was one of the greatest honors of her career [00:35:00] Final Word: Bring Back the Personal Touch Learned from Terri Williams's book The Personal Touch to go beyond digital communication Pick up the phone, write a personal note, send a postcard when traveling The small things nobody else is doing anymore are what make you stand out Honor your clients; treat them like family and they will never leave KEY QUOTES "You don't have to be the best at what you do to get the opportunities. Sometimes it's the best known that gets all the opportunities." - Dr. Catrise Austin "I am so protective of the relationship I don't ask for anything. If I asked her for something, she would know this is a big deal, because I don't ask." - Dr. Catrise Austin CONNECT WITH DR. CATRISE AUSTIN Website: https://www.celebritybrandingusa.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-catrise-austin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebritybrandingusa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCatriseAustin Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher
Crab Meat is a Tasty TreatWhat is the most iconic sound of summer? And what sort of Crab Meat do you want to eat? We know you come to Maximum Utcast for only the most serious discussions, so we address those topics and more head on. Jonathan pitches some article ideas for hot Mina the Hollower content. Meanwhile, Zoey checks in with Smashing Drive, a kusoge about driving a cab in New York and then Jonathan talks to Nicholas McDonnell of Searching Interactive about his new game Crab Meat. You can also watch the video of the interview portion of the show here: https://youtu.be/30xkNkWLrAo0:00:00 - The Sounds of Summer0:09:30 - A Serious Issue0:11:22 - Kusoge: Smashing Drive0:30:55 - Shoveling Shit into the Stumble Upon Economy0:33:04 - Mina the Hollower Pitches for Maximum Utmost0:40:56 - Step Right Up and Meat the Crabs with Nicholas McDonnell1:17:27 - Zoey Loves Crab Meat1:22:23 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!1:32:10 - Point Me Up The AssNicholas McDonnell on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nicholasmc1.bsky.socialSearching Interactive website: https://www.searchinginteractive.com/Zoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adzuken.bsky.socialJonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialThe podcast's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialDaniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialWritten articles at: https://maxutmost.com/Support Zoey's Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzukenSupport the show's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ttwav
What does it actually take for design to matter inside a massive organization? In this episode, hosts Giulia Donatello and Lee-Sean Huang sit down with Seth Johnson to talk about design at enterprise scale, and what designers get wrong about building influence.Seth Johnson is Design Director at IBM's Chief Data Office, where he leads a team driving AI-first enterprise data transformation. Over a 12-year tenure at IBM, his work has evolved from designing artifacts and experiences toward designing the conditions under which good design can happen at scale. Before IBM, he founded a Minneapolis-based design practice. He has served as president of AIGA Minnesota and as an adjunct faculty member at Parsons School of Design.In This EpisodeFrom a used bookshop to IBM. Seth's path to design started at age 12, flipping through Dorfsman & CBS in a used bookshop, and seeing for the first time what design could look like as a system at scale. That same impulse, he says, is what he's still chasing at IBM, just at a different altitude.Design as infrastructure. At IBM's Chief Data Office, Seth's team exists to provide the company with a single, trusted view of how the business is performing. Design's role there is turning data from something people dread into something they rely on every day.The business doesn't care about design. And it shouldn't. Seth's most provocative argument: design only earns influence when it connects itself to outcomes leadership actually cares about: revenue, risk, speed, and fewer defects. Designers are always outnumbered. That means assimilating into the organization's dominant rhythms before earning the right to ask anyone else to change.Treat your team like volunteers. Seth's core leadership philosophy, drawn from years of running AIGA Minnesota: talented people decide every day how much energy and creativity they're willing to invest. You might get the work, but you won't get the commitment. And you definitely can't fake caring at scale.The era of the lone genius is over. On design education: Seth argues that schools still do a reasonable job of preparing designers to work independently, but fall short in preparing them to lead within teams. Design is a team sport, and design students should be partnering across disciplines—biology, nursing, public policy—before they ever step into practice.Resources MentionedDorfsman & CBS by Dick Hess and Marion Muller - https://amzn.to/4unbsHT (out of print; available secondhand)Humanizing Data Through Design with Giorgia Lupi (AIGA Design Podcast on YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZZIR8W9AlYGiorgia Lupi on the AIGA Design Podcast (Other Platforms) - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/aigadesign/episodes/Humanizing-Data-Through-Design-with-Giorgia-Lupi-e3fi3h1/a-acg9jrhSeth Johnson & Jenny Price: How AIGA Leadership Changed Everything - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12f7g-YG8cY Designing Change in Bureaucracy with Ivan Boscariol (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f5zESGtKb8Designing Change in Bureaucracy with Ivan Boscariol (Other Platforms) - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/aigadesign/episodes/Designing-Change-in-Bureaucracy-with-Ivan-Boscariol-e32eemtCorita Kent, 2016 AIGA Medalist Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tivdlh2mhIU IBM Design - https://www.ibm.com/design Subscribe to the AIGA Design Podcast on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/aigadesign Send us your questions, comments, and voicemails at podcast@aiga.org.
We bring you an episode of "Intention to Treat: The Race Equation." It's a new series from the New England Journal of Medicine that investigates how race-specific diagnostic tools harm Black patients and contribute to growing health inequities.
Sugar Is Not a Treat. It's a Metabolic Event.Most people think sugar is just calories.It's not.It's a signal.And every time it enters your body, it triggers a cascade that affects nearly every organ system.In this episode of The Thrive Forever Fit Show, Jay Nixon breaks down exactly what happens physiologically when you consume sugar, even in small amounts, and what repeated exposure does over time.This is not about fear.It's not about perfection.It's about understanding how the system works.Because when you understand the mechanism, you stop blaming yourself and start making strategic decisions.In This Episode, Jay Covers:The Immediate Response to SugarDopamine activation in the brainBlood glucose elevationInsulin release and cellular energy signalingWhy this is normal in small, infrequent amountsGlucose vs Fructose: The Critical DifferenceMost people think sugar is sugar. It's not.Jay explains the metabolic difference between:Glucose, which raises blood sugar and triggers insulinFructose, which bypasses insulin regulation and is processed almost exclusively in the liverYou'll learn why:Glucose stresses blood sugar controlFructose stresses the liverCombined, they create a dual metabolic burdenThe Liver: Ground Zero for Metabolic DysfunctionIn this episode, Jay walks through how excess fructose drives:De novo lipogenesisFat accumulation in the liverElevated triglyceridesVisceral fat storageInsulin resistance progressionNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease is not random.It is repetitive exposure.The Systemic Effects of Chronic Sugar ExposureJay explains how repeated sugar intake impacts:The PancreasChronic insulin outputBeta cell stressCompensation and eventual dysfunctionThe Cardiovascular SystemElevated triglyceridesSmall dense LDL particlesGlycation of proteinsVascular agingThe BrainEnergy instabilityMood fluctuationCognitive risk linked to insulin resistanceHormonal HealthCortisol reactivityLeptin and ghrelin disruptionTestosterone suppression in menOvarian dysfunction in womenThis is not about weight gain.This is about systemic metabolic stress.The Real Issue: Frequency, Not Occasional ExposureOne dessert does not destroy your metabolism.Three to five exposures per day for years will.Metabolic dysfunction develops through repetition:Repeated spikes.Repeated insulin surges.Repeated liver overload.Repeated inflammation.Eventually, the system adapts in ways you don't want.The Empowering MessageYou are not broken.Your metabolism is responding exactly as designed.The solution is not elimination.It is resilience.In this episode, Jay outlines the fundamentals of rebuilding metabolic strength:Protein at every mealDaily fiber intakeStrength training to improve insulin sensitivityProtecting sleepReducing unnecessary sugar frequencyWhen metabolic health is strong, sugar becomes something your body can tolerate occasionally instead of something that drives dysfunction.Why This Episode MattersSugar is not just a treat.It is a biochemical event.When you understand what it does inside your body, you gain leverage.And leverage changes behavior.Episode 333 is your wake-up call to stop thinking about sugar emotionally and start thinking about it metabolically.
Sleep apnea treatment isn't one-size-fits-all—and CPAP isn't the only option.In this episode of SleepTech Talk, we sit down with Dr. Suzanne Thai, DDS, TEDx speaker, dental sleep medicine specialist, and one of the leading voices in dental sleep medicine on social media. Dr. Thai shares how oral appliance therapy is helping patients find effective treatment for sleep apnea and why collaboration between sleep physicians and sleep dentists is critical for patient success.Whether you're a sleep professional, healthcare provider, or someone living with sleep apnea, this conversation offers valuable insight into treatment options that extend beyond traditional CPAP therapy.Key topics include:✅ Why oral appliance therapy can be a first-line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea—not just an alternative to CPAP✅ How oral appliances and CPAP therapy can work together to improve treatment outcomes✅ What makes a sleep dentist different from a general dentist✅ How dental sleep medicine specialists collaborate with sleep physicians to provide comprehensive patient care✅ Common misconceptions about oral appliance therapy and who may benefit mostDr. Thai brings a unique perspective as a clinician, educator, TEDx speaker, and influential advocate for sleep health. Her passion for improving patient outcomes and increasing awareness of dental sleep medicine shines throughout this episode.You can learn more about Dr Suzanne Thai here:Her TEDx talk on Youtube: https://youtu.be/J1xRI199RUo?si=5E69LZ9BXhh9koUNYoutube: @DrSuzanneThaihttp://www.youtube.com/@DrSuzanneThaiInstagram: @Dfwsleepsolutions instagram.com/dfwsleepsolutionsFacebook:facebook.com/dfwsleepsTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuzannethai?_r=1&_t=ZT-96mScoLxZJlA huge thanks to our sponsors:Philips Healthcare See how Philips is supporting you and your patients with meaningful innovation. Visit https://www.philips.com/matters Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Discover how F&P full-face masks have led millions of people to a great night's sleep at https://www.fphcare.com/curiosityhttps://www.fphcare.com/us/homecare/sleep-apnea/Soliish https://www.soliish.com/React Health https://www.reacthealth.com/myWaveshttps://mywaves.tech/More resources for clinicians can be found at Sleep Review Magazine https://sleepreviewmag.com/Don't forget to Like, Share, and Comment! Subscribe to SleepTech Talk for more insights into sleep apnea, CPAP therapy, and innovations shaping the future of sleep care.Whether you're a sleep professional or a healthcare innovator, this episode explores the intersection of technology, patient care, and sleep medicine.Learn more about the show at https://www.sleeptechtalk.com/thetechroomCredits:Audio/ Video: Diego R Mannikarote; Music: Pierce G MannikaroteHosts: J. Emerson Kerr, Robert Miller, Gerald George MannikaroteCopyright: ⓒ 2026 SleepTech Talk ProductionsEpisode 125The views and opinions expressed by guests on SleepTech Talk are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast hosts or SleepTech Talk as a whole. This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns or questions.Subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of sleep medicine, sleep technology, and patient care.#SleepApnea #DentalSleepMedicine #OralApplianceTherapy #CPAP #SleepTechTalk #SleepMedicine #SleepHealth #Dentistry #HealthcarePodcast #SleepDentist
In this conversation with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, the discussion examines what happens to judgment and critical thinking as AI becomes embedded in daily decision-making. Drawing on her background as an investigative journalist at Barron's, Einhorn explains how questioning assumptions and searching for disconfirming evidence shaped the development of her AREA Method for decision-making. She argues that AI should not be treated as an authority, but as a tool that requires active scrutiny and human judgment. Several points throughout the discussion: Use AI to challenge assumptions, not simply confirm them Ask for opposing viewpoints and missing evidence when using AI Verify citations and sources carefully, as hallucinations remain common Build expertise deeply enough to recognize flawed outputs Clarify the problem and your priorities before using the tool Treat discomfort in decision-making as part of serious thinking, not something to avoid The conversation also explores the growing risk of overreliance on AI, particularly among professionals who may begin outsourcing too much of their reasoning process. Einhorn argues that decision-making, contextual judgment, stakeholder awareness, and critical thinking will become more valuable as AI systems grow more capable. At its core, the episode is less about technology than about preserving independent thought. The central question is not whether AI will become more powerful, but whether people will continue exercising the skills required to think clearly, question effectively, and make decisions with conviction. Get Cheryl's book, The Human Edge, here: https://tinyurl.com/3h6k5wre Claim your free gift: Free gift #1 McKinsey & BCG winning resume www.FIRMSconsulting.com/resumePDF Free gift #2 Breakthrough Decisions Guide with 25 AI Prompts www.FIRMSconsulting.com/decisions Free gift #3 Five Reasons Why People Ignore Somebody www.FIRMSconsulting.com/owntheroom Free gift #4 Access episode 1 from Build a Consulting Firm, Level 1 www.FIRMSconsulting.com/build Free gift #5 The Overall Approach used in well-managed strategy studies www.FIRMSconsulting.com/OverallApproach Free gift #6 Get a copy of Nine Leaders in Action, a book we co-authored with some of our clients: www.FIRMSconsulting.com/gift
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You've probably been told to "just relax" at some point on your fertility journey. Maybe by a friend, a family member, or even a health professional. And if you're anything like most people trying to conceive, you probably wanted to throw something at them.That advice isn't just unhelpful. It's both slightly right and completely missing the point.In this episode, Dr Renee White unpacks the real science behind stress, mindfulness, and fertility, cutting through the noise to tell you what the evidence actually supports, what it doesn't, and what's genuinely worth trying.This is part three of our six-part Trying to Conceive series.You'll Hear About:Why stress and reproduction are biologically competing systemsHow chronic stress disrupts your cycle and hormonesWhat mindfulness reliably improves (and what it doesn't)Why pregnancy rate claims need more evidence behind themFive evidence-backed practices worth integrating nowThe fertility journey asks so much of you. It can feel like your body is working against you, when the science tells a more nuanced story. Your nervous system and your reproductive system are in conversation, and understanding that relationship puts something real back in your hands.Share this episode with someone who's been told to "just relax" and deserves a better answer. And subscribe so you don't miss an episode of The Science of Motherhood.Resources & Links
Welcome back, everyone. Today we're diving into one of the most hotly debated topics in obstetrics- should we be treating preeclampsia without severe features with antihypertensive medications during expectant management? Now, if you've been following the literature- and our show, you know that the landmark CHAP trial changed the game for chronic hypertension in pregnancy. It showed us that targeting a blood pressure below 140 over 90 reduces serious maternal complications, without harming the baby. That was a big deal. But here's the thing, CHAP studied chronic hypertension. Then there was the CHIP trial- that also found that tight control of gestational hypertension and nonproteinuric chronic hypertension was also beneficial. These did not address preeclampsia without severe features, and yet, the ripple effects of that trial have sparked a global conversation about whether we should be extending those same treatment principles to women with preeclampsia who don't yet have severe features. And this is where it gets really interesting, because the guidelines don't agree. In the United States, ACOG and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine still say: hold off on antihypertensives unless blood pressures hit the severe range at 160/110. But step outside the US, and you'll find the World Health Organization, the International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy, FIGO, NICE, and Hypertension Canada all recommending treatment at 140 over 90, regardless of whether the diagnosis is chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, or preeclampsia. So who's right? And more importantly what does this mean for the patient sitting in front of you right now, at 34 weeks, with a blood pressure of 150 over 95, some proteinuria, but no severe features? Today, we're going to break this down. We'll review the controversy, walk through the divergent guidelines, and most importantly talk about the real, practical implications that favor treating these patients during expectant management. Because when you're watching someone with preeclampsia, waiting for the right time to deliver, there's a strong argument that controlling their blood pressure isn't just reasonable…may be protective. So grab your coffee, settle in, and let's get into it.1. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Statement: Antihypertensive Therapy For mild chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy-The Chronic Hypertension And Pregnancy Trial. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2022. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine; Publications Committee. 2. Preeclampsia. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2022. Magee LA, Nicolaides KH, von Dadelszen P.3. Antihypertensive Drug Therapy for Mild to Moderate Hypertension During Pregnancy.The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2018. Abalos E, Duley L, Steyn DW, C.4. Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Stroke in Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Stroke. 2026. Miller EC, Bello NA, Chen PR, et al.5.Hypertension in Pregnancy: Diagnosis, Blood Pressure Goals, and Pharmacotherapy: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Hypertension. 2022. Garovic VD, Dechend R, Easterling T, et al.
One frustrating thing about hospitality: guests want to research rooms visually, but most hotel websites don't include video. When hotels force guests to imagine a room, they simply move on. So I talked with Jason Craparo, CEO of hovr, and Ethan Wiseman, VP of Product Management at aven hospitality, about what hotels can do right now to fix that disconnect.
Ozempic and Alzheimer's disease: could the world's most talked-about weight loss drug also protect your brain?In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition we follow one of the most compelling and complicated questions in brain health and cognitive decline today. Aimee breaks down the hypothesis that Alzheimer's disease may be a metabolic brain disorder, explores the groundbreaking real-world data that launched two massive GLP-1 clinical trials, and walks through what happened when those trials delivered their verdict.We also dig into the work of neurologist Dr. Dale Bredesen, whose ReCODE protocol research suggests Alzheimer's isn't one disease at all, but rather distinct subtypes including inflammatory, glycotoxic, toxic, and vascular Alzheimer's, and how this changes everything about prevention and treatment.Whether you're interested in GLP-1 receptor agonists, dementia prevention, metabolic health, or simply understanding your brain as you age, this episode connects the dots.The science is messy. The stakes are high. And the story isn't over.Other Brain Health Episodes:Nutrition and Your Brain: Part 1 - Diet and Mental HealthNutrition and Your Brain: Part 2 - What to Eat to Ease Depression and AnxietyNutrition and Your Brain: Part 3 - Preventing Dementia and Alzheimer'sProtecting Your Brain Means Protecting Your Heart - Here's What You Need for Both! CSI: Cortex — Lithium and Alzheimer's DiseaseCHAT ME UP: let me know what's on your mind by texting here! Find Research Citations and Transcript at Blasphemous Nutrition on SubstackWork with AimeePhotography by: Dai Ross PhotographyPodcast Cover Art: Lilly Kate CreativeHow to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts Via iOS Device1. Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts).2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”3. Search for “Blasphemous Nutrition”4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode.5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” section6. Click on “Write a Review” (if you don't see that option, click on “See All” first)7. Rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review!8. Bask in the glow of doing a good deed that makes a difference!
The imperialist powers such as Britain, France, American and the rest, do not want an independent Africa. While African countries may be formally independent, they are economically subjugated in what is typically called today as 'neocolonialism'. Systems of exploitation have been set up to prevent the development of African states for the enrichment of the finance capitalists within the imperialist core. Taken from 'Port imperialism, Sudan, Israel and the gulf states - Mohamad Hassan' ( • Port imperialism, Sudan, Israel and the gu... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxAtxBfg8Oc) ______________________________________________ Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! http://www.thecommunists.org http://www.lalkar.org http://www.redyouth.org Telegram: https://t.me/thecommunists Twitter: / cpgbml Soundcloud: / proletarianradio Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: https://odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: / cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! http://www.londonworker.org/education... Join the struggle! https://www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: https://www.thecommunists.org/donate/
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You ever feel like your work bleeds into your life and your life bleeds into your work, and somehow you're never fully off the clock? I hear it constantly. Today I'll tell you something most coaches won't. There's no such thing as work-life balance. It ebbs and flows, and you'll chase it forever if you try to hold it still. But there is a delineation hiding inside this whole thing — and once you see it, your weekends actually feel like weekends again and your Sunday nights stop feeling like Monday morning. Hit play. We're splitting this thing in two. Featured Story On a call this week, a client told me her work and her personal life were one and the same. She runs a lifestyle business, hangs out with her friends in the community, and sometimes those friends become customers. To her, it all blurred into one happy thing. I said no. No, no, no. Forty minutes of stories and metaphors, trying to crack open something she couldn't see yet. Probably 10 metaphors. Way too much overcoaching, even for me. But she finally got there. And the moment she did, the whole thing came apart in a way I had never explained to anyone before. Important Points Stop trying to balance work and life. Balance ebbs and flows by the hour, and chasing it keeps you frustrated all day. There's a real difference between you taking care of yourself and you working — call it what it is to stop the bleed. Treat your job like a shift. Show up, do the work, then walk out — and let your personal time actually be personal. Memorable Quotes I treat my job as a shift. I walk in, put the work hat on, get it done — and when I say I'm done, I walk out the door. I know I have to take care of myself first. There is you who takes care of you, and then there's you with everyone else. There is no balance between work and life. It just ebbs and flows all the time. You never know where it's going to be. Scott's Three-Step Approach First, split your time into four buckets: you alone, you with others, your work shift, and your work for yourself. Next, treat your job like a shift — show up, work the hours you set, then walk out and let your time be yours. Then protect the personal buckets — the gym, the planning, the play — and watch the Sunday-night dread disappear. Chapters 0:02 - The work-life balance question everyone asks 0:36 - Why planning on Thursday saves your weekend 2:00 - The client's call that started a 40-minute story 5:06 - How to treat your job like a working shift 6:27 - The 35-minute Claude app that wasn't working 7:38 - Splitting you, you with others, and your shift 9:11 - No balance exists — only a real delineation to find Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify If you enjoy the Daily Boost, you might like Notes From Scott. A few mornings each week, I send a short note with something I've been thinking about or noticing lately. Sometimes those ideas turn into podcast episodes later. You can sign up at https://notesfromscott.com. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey Team! When I moved into my neighborhood, most of the houses weren't built. So I got to see over the course of a few years, a lot of the work that went into putting those houses up, all the day-to-day progress that always kept happening, and how every step seemed to set them up for the next step. Now, nobody expects a brick wall to just materialize out of midair on pure willpower or a house to get completely built with no effort. yet when it comes to managing our daily routines, that's exactly what we try to do. We expect our internal motivation to keep us on track despite our own track record, and then we get frustrated when they fall flat. In this episode, we're taking a look at why our attempts to build traditional habits often doesn't work with ADHD, and why it isn't a moral failure or a lack of trying. We're going to explore the critical mechanics of external scaffolding versus internal habits, digging into how we can stop burning through our limited supply of daily executive function and start building physical infrastructure that does the heavy lifting for us If you'd life to follow along on the show notes page you can find that at HackingYourADHD.com/298 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y835cnrk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HackingYourADHD This Episode's Top Tips Traditional habits rely on an internal dopamine reward to lock them onto autopilot. Because ADHD reward chemistry is wildly inconsistent, that "autopilot" switch rarely flips. Instead, we want to work on designing our environment through systems to help make our intentions inevitable. Passive reminders are entirely too easy for an ADHD brain to ignore. Instead, use design psychology to create physical roadblocks that force conscious awareness. Putting your clean laundry basket directly on the couch cushion where you want to sit forces your brain to actively negotiate with the task before you can proceed. Human brains naturally drift toward the path of least resistance. Take advantage of this by manipulating that friction. Lower the friction for positive intentions by creating one-step solutions, like a dedicated key basket by the front door, or crank up the friction for distractions by doing things putting your phone completely out of reach so you can't just pick it up without thinking about it. Your physical environment is never neutral; it is actively directing your behavior right now, whether you designed it or not, which means relying on willpower is a losing game. Treat environmental design as a handoff between two versions of you: let your "Good Brain Day" self build a physical world that protects and supports your "Bad Brain Day" self.
In Central Africa, authorities are still struggling to get their hands around an Ebola outbreak with more than 900 suspected cases. A Kenyan court temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to open a quarantine facility there to treat Americans exposed to or infected with the virus. William Brangham discussed the latest with Dr. Craig Spencer, who contracted Ebola during a 2014 outbreak. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!Click here to watch part 2! https://bit.ly/4dLDJRuAsking your spouse to work on the marriage isn't working.Because they don't want to work on the marriage. That's the whole problem.Stop asking.Nobody wants more counseling. Nobody wants another conversation about "us." Nobody wants to be handed a printout of what's wrong with them on Halloween night.They need a different reason to walk through the door.In this video, Amber and I break down how to actually get a resistant spouse to a Marriage Helper workshop, even when they've filed, even when there's an affair partner, even when they've already said it's over.The shift:Stop selling the marriage. Find what actually motivates them. Take "us" off the table. Treat it like a business agreement.Your job is to get them through the door. Our job is the next 3 days.That's how marriages get saved, not by convincing your spouse to love you again, but by getting them in the room where the work actually happens.If you're struggling in your marriage, don't wait. Get our FREE resource: The 7 Steps to Rescue Your Marriage
In Central Africa, authorities are still struggling to get their hands around an Ebola outbreak with more than 900 suspected cases. A Kenyan court temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to open a quarantine facility there to treat Americans exposed to or infected with the virus. William Brangham discussed the latest with Dr. Craig Spencer, who contracted Ebola during a 2014 outbreak. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Rebecca Hinds discusses the simple shifts that turn meetings from time-wasters into value-generators.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why most meetings don't feel like “real work”2) Why every organization needs a “meeting doomsday”3) The easy agenda fixes that save so much timeSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1156 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT REBECCA — Rebecca Hinds is a leading expert on organizational behavior and the future of work. She holds a BS, MS, and PhD from Stanford University. Rebecca founded the Work Innovation Lab at Asana and the Work AI Institute at Glean, first-of-their-kind corporate think tanks dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research on the future of work.She is a trusted advisor to companies navigating the challenges of modern work—from meeting overload and hybrid dysfunction to the messy realities of AI adoption and organizational change.• Book: Your Best Meeting Ever: 7 Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done• LinkedIn: Rebecca Hinds• Website: RebeccaHinds.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Glean• Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant• Book: Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less by Robert Sutton and Huggy Rao• Book: The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder by Robert Sutton and Huggy Rao• Past episode: 492: Making Meetings Work with J. Elise Keith• Past episode: 684: Achieving More by Tapping into the Science of Less with Leidy Klotz— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Scribe. Book a personalized enterprise demo with scribe.how/awesome• Narwhal. Treat your home to spotless, fresh floors with us.narwhal.com/pete.• Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On May 16, the World Health Organization called the Ebola outbreaks in eastern Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. So far, there have been more than 900 suspected cases and over 200 suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. There is no vaccine. No treatment. Behind it all is a global health funding system at its lowest level since 2009, with the largest single donor, the U.S., having walked away. A recent shift in U.S. health policy now has the U.S. keeping suspected American cases abroad – sending some to quarantine facilities in Europe and others to Kenya. Why can't they be treated back home? And what does that say about U.S. preparedness for a deadly outbreak? Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist, joins USA TODAY's The Excerpt to discuss the policy shift and what it means for public health, travel restrictions, and preparedness in the United States. She is also editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News and an opinion contributor for USA TODAY. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In a world filled with different beliefs and religions, why do Christians believe Jesus is the only way to heaven? Wow, what a great question! You Asked For It, so we delivered this thoughtful and honest response. Pastor Joe compares the core beliefs of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Mormonism, and Jehovah's Witnesses while explaining what makes Jesus and the Gospel unique and encouraging Christ followers to love people of all faiths.
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TJ and SYC Were Left Unsupervised... In a rare occurrence, Tony and SYC have been given the reigns of the podcast this week and it doesn't disappoint. If you've enjoyed todays show, please leave a like on the video and consider hitting subscribe to the channel. Also leave a comment about your favourite part of the episode. Support us on Patreon and join the The FM Show squad! Enjoy early access to our public episodes, bonus weekly episodes, exclusive content, and you get access to secret channels on our Discord for just £3 a month! Sign up now: http://www.patreon.com/TheFMShowPod WE HAVE MERCH! https://httpsthefmshowpod.creator-spring.com/ Treat yourself to some merch. We've got tees, sweatshirts, hoodies, and are personal favourite, the legends tee. Follow Our Socials https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJwruCy5lH44iFcyE150oeg http://www.twitter.com/thefmshowpod https://www.tiktok.com/@thefmshowpod http://www.instagram.com/thefmshowpod Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/TKPCUEZDvt Listen Now Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6t7BLXSECt0y9AWHU1WgRj Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fm-show-a-football-manager-podcast/id1698580502 Amazon: https://a.co/d/9hJSX0U Tony Jameson http://www.tonyjameson.co.uk http://www.twitter.com/tonyjameson http://www.instagram.com/tonyjameson https://www.tiktok.com/@tonyjamesonfm https://www.facebook.com/tonyjamesonfm http://twitch.tv/tonyjamesonfm https://www.youtube.com/@tonyjamesonFM RDF Tactics https://www.rdftactics.com http://www.twitter.com/rdftactics http://www.instagram.com/rdftactics http://twitch.tv/rdftactics http://www.youtube.com/@RDFTactics Si Maggio http://www.twitter.com/simaggioFM http://www.twitch.tv/simaggio https://www.youtube.com/@SiMaggio SecondYellowCard http://www.twitter.com/secondyellowcrd http://ww.twitch.tv/secondyellowcard https://www.youtube.com/@UC7BbOekYYnfJtGjIYsh_yWw Follow our sibling podcast The WFM Show https://www.youtube.com/@thewfmshow Football Shirt Social http://www.twitter.com/footyshirtsoc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0FIqZvpICI Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: BXNWL7ZIM5WH7BJF The Football Manager podcast for all of your Football Manager needs. #podcast #FM26 #footballmanager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The foods are fighting! Or more specifically talking about all things cooking and food with special expert guest Max Miller aka Tasting History. We talk about our favorite things to cook, kitchen mishaps, and finally answer the age-old crunchy vs creamy debate! Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches on the violence, assaults, and murders your English required reading list loves (also we curse sometimes). Treat us like a TV-14 show.Where to find Max:https://www.tastinghistory.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TastingHistory OSP has new videos every Friday:https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannelQuestion for the Podcast? Head to the #ask-ospod discord channel:https://discord.gg/OSPMerch:https://overlysarcastic.shopFollow Us:Patreon.com/OSPBlueSky: @overlysarcastic.bsky.socialIndigo: @sophiekay.bsky.socialMusic By OSP Magenta ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
She helps principals stop surviving their schools and start leading them. Michelle Sloan is an educator, author, and leadership coach who spent seven years building a school from the ground up — which gave her something rare: "firsthand proof that mission-driven leadership isn't a feel-good concept, it's a survival strategy." Her book The Purpose Driven Principal is the framework she wishes she'd had in year one. School leadership burnout is not a willpower problem. It's a systems problem. A principal walks in energized, writes down what matters, and by 6pm hasn't touched a single item on the list. This episode is about diagnosing that drift — and building the structure to stop it from swallowing another year.
For the middle of the week, listen in to our Harrison Ford & Treat Williams disaster movie 5-pack: How did Treat and Harrison get considered for similar roles yet never shared the screen together? How does either actor command the war on terrorism subgenre? And what kickass one-liners and gritty characterizations do the performers have in store here? MOVIES REVIEWED: The Devil's Own Air Force One Deep Rising Crash Point Zero/Extreme Limits Critical Mass GUESTS: Joseph Burke, Jon Mark, Night Taylor & Will Styer CLIPS USED: Harrison Ford - great 9-min interview (1987) Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno: Harrison Ford promoting Air Force One (1997)
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Episode Chapter Summaries Chapter 1: The "Overacting" Trap (00:01 – 02:23) The episode kicks off with a surprise coaching moment. Lau calls out Anne's high-energy podcast introduction for being too "schmaltzy" and performative. They dissect the difference between an overacted line and a grounded delivery, introducing the idea of "throwing the line away" to find the real truth in the copy. Chapter 2: The Booth Barrier & Generational Gaps (02:24 – 06:31) Anne and Lau discuss how difficult it is to connect with a human being while staring at unmemorized words inside an isolated booth. They explore a fascinating generational shift: younger talent who are used to digital-first communication (texting, Snapchat) often struggle with the traditional advice to "just talk to someone." Lau shares an anecdote about her team resisting turning on cameras during Zoom meetings, highlighting a modern hesitation with being "fully present" visually. Chapter 3: The Transparent Script & The "Inside Voice" (06:32 – 10:53) How do you visualize a listener? Anne suggests imagining that the script itself is completely transparent and that your listener is standing right behind it. Lau pitches a counter-intuitive technique: if you can't imagine talking to an outside party, don't. Instead, treat the script as an internal monologue—a voyeuristic, "indoor voice" diary entry where the audience simply overhears your private thoughts. Chapter 4: The Narration Debate & Physicality (10:54 – 14:43) Anne and Lau good-naturedly butt heads over long-format narration. While Anne insists that narration requires keeping the listener's needs in mind to shape the melody of the voice, Lau argues that true empathy allows the actor to experience the story's physiology internally. They find common ground in the concept of physicality, agreeing that natural, unforced body movements (like a head tilt or an eyebrow raise) naturally build authentic rhythm. Chapter 5: Lowering the Stakes & The "Duologue" (14:44 – 21:16) The hosts challenge the classic acting note to "raise the stakes." Artificial high stakes often equal artificial stress. They suggest grounding your performance by lowering the stakes and speaking to the audience as intelligent adults. They also officially ban the word "monologue" in favor of "duologue"—a term that ensures your performance always encompasses another entity and never becomes self-centered. Chapter 6: The Artemis Connection (21:17 – End) Anne notes that even when addressing a large boardroom or audience, you must always look at and speak to one person at a time to maintain empathy. They close the episode with a beautiful metaphor inspired by the Artemis space mission: even when the spacecraft lost radio communication behind the moon, it never lost connection to the mission. They remind talent to stay universally connected to the core truth of their copy. Top 10 Boss Takeaways Throw it away: Audiences want to hear you thinking, not performing. Treat key words with a mental shrug rather than over-emphasizing them. Beware the booth barrier: Connection must start before you open your mouth. Assess the mood and the scene before reading. The script is transparent: If you struggle to visualize a listener, imagine looking directly through the words into the eyes of a real person. Embrace the "indoor voice": Many modern commercial scripts are voyeuristic. Let the audience sneak up on your thoughts rather than you shouting out to them. Shift from monologue to duologue: Never look at a script as a solo speech. It is always a dialogue with another entity, even if that entity is your own internal self. Empathy is everything: No matter your technique, you must deeply understand and feel the experience of the copy to prevent a robotic delivery. Let your body react naturally: Don't force artificial gestures, but stay loose enough to let your natural physicality dictate the rhythm and melody of your voice. Lower the stakes: Artificial high energy feels fake. Ground your enthusiasm to connect with your listener like an intelligent peer. Talk to one, not the air: When reading corporate or presentation copy, do not speak to a vague crowd. Compartmentalize the audience and speak directly to one person. Never drop the connection: Most talent only connect on the first two sentences before reverting to "reading mode." Maintain the relationship through the very last word.
In today's episode, Jessie Mundell and Anita Lambert discuss coaching highly athletic pregnant clients who often want to keep training. They stress individualized assessment beyond workout programming, including motivations, body image history, and mental health. Alongside physical factors like pelvic floor symptoms, fatigue, nausea, sleep disruption, and capacity changes.If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show.Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!Resources and ReferencesJessies Live Online Leaking During Workouts Workshop. June 1st, 2026 7pm EST. Show Notes 01:01 - Jessie's Live online workshop - Leaking During Workouts Promo02:25 - Introducing the topic of todays episode03:30 - Why this is more than just their workout programming03:40 - The why05:17 - Individualizing the approach06:17 - Body image and identity08:14 - Checking in through changes10:15 - How do we challenge their workouts11:03 - Balancing physical and mental symptoms13:15 - Changes pregnancy to pregnancy14:03 - How do we do this without coddling them?15:35 - Key takeaways
Our assumptions about God shape our entire relationship with Him. The teaching challenges the idea of a distant, demanding God and invites us to see the Father clearly through Jesus—consistently loving, present, and pursuing. When that lens shifts, we move from performance and hiding to confidence, honesty, and genuine closeness with God. The post People: Week 7 with Caleb Treat appeared first on Christian Faith.
Dr. Dylan Wells is a physical therapist and orthopedic clinical specialist who focuses on the treatment and prevention of migraines. In this episode we discuss the neuropsychological nature of migraines and strategies to treat and prevent these issues. To learn more about Dr. Wells work check out: https://move-wells.com/ Instagram @moveswell Mental Maps is brought to you by Arukah Well, a virtual holistic mental health service. To learn more check out www.arukahwell.co or on Instagram @arukahwelllife Keywords: migraine, neurological health, lifestyle, exercise, sleep, diet, triggers, recovery, mental health, holistic health
You got your real estate license. But did you actually build a business, or did you just start collecting transactions? We get messages from y'all all the time, and so many of the problems you are writing about could be solved with one mindset shift: treat your business like a business. So this episode is your pep talk and your reality check, all in one. Real estate has a sneaky way of deceiving you into thinking you are working when you are really just busy. Nobody warns you in real estate school that you will be the marketing department, the admin department, the accounting department, AND the person running every appointment. Whether you are solo or on a team, all of that still lands on you. And we have lots of stories to bring this home. There is the put-together Realtor Alissa met at the nail salon who is leaving a team she loves, not on emotion, but because she finally tracked her numbers and it was time. There is Stacy, who slid a buyer rep cancellation across the table after offer number five. There is the friend group chat that taught Alissa why everyone, especially friends and family, needs the same consultation and the same rules. This is the episode where we give you permission to have rules, communicate them, track your numbers, and behave like the professional you already are. Here's what we cover in this episode: Why being busy in real estate is not the same as running a business Wearing all the hats: marketing, admin, accounting, and the actual job The nail salon Realtor who is leaving her team because of what her tracking revealed Why you have to know your ROI on every dollar you spend (postcards, leads, brokerage splits) Professionalism vs. being everyone's best friend, and where that line really is How to set communication rules (email vs. text) and actually enforce them Why the buyer and seller consultation matters even more with friends and family Treating every client the same: same consultation, same rules, same buyer rep agreement When a price point or location is not a good business decision, and how to refer out and collect a referral fee Working ON your business, not just IN it (taxes, LLC, CPA, a monthly admin day) Key Quotes & Takeaways: "Real estate has a way of deceiving you into thinking you're working." Katy "She's not making an emotional decision, she's basing it on facts and numbers." Katy "Businesses have rules and expectations of their customers. If you never tell your clients, how would they know what the rules are?" Katy "At what cost is your business running? Are you stepping over a dollar to pick up a penny?" Alissa "You are a business, but you aren't acting like a business just because you got your real estate license." Alissa Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned: -Episode 113: Be the Boss (hustlehumblypodcast.com/113) -Episode 198: Real Estate Side Hustles (hustlehumblypodcast.com/198) -Hustle Humbly Community (hustlehumblypodcast.com/membership) -Number Tracking freebie (hustlehumblypodcast.com/track) Want to toast someone on the show? Send us a voice or video message with your name, who you are toasting, and why! Email it to team@hustlehumblypodcast.com. Leave us a review at http://ratethispodcast.com/hustlehumbly Get your FREE Database Template: http://hustlehumblypodcast.com/starthere Email Templates 101: http://emailtemplates101.com All Resources: http://hustlehumblypodcast.com Submit your topic ideas and toasts to Team@HustleHumblyPodcast.com
Jon Acuff talks about the hidden fears, assumptions, and overwhelm that are keeping you stuck in the procrastination trap.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why discipline and willpower are not enough to solve procrastination 2) How to “make tomorrow easy today” with simple preparation3) How to go from stuck to unstuck in 4 steps Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1155 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JON — Jon Acuff is a New York Times bestselling author of 11 books. His titles, including Soundtracks, Finish and All It Takes Is A Goal, have sold more than one million copies. Named one of Inc.'s Top 100 Leadership Speakers, he's delivered keynotes to companies such as Microsoft, Walmart, and Comedy Central. Host of the popular podcast All It Takes Is a Goal, Jon has inspired hundreds of thousands of people to overcome overthinking and finish what matters most. Jon lives outside of Nashville with his wife and two daughters.• Book: Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again• Book: Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset)• Free Quiz: "There Are Four Reasons People Procrastinate. Which One Is Yours?"• LinkedIn: Jon Acuff• Podcast: All It Takes Is A Goal• Website: JonAcuff.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Shift: Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You by Ethan Kross• Book: The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield• Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman• Past episode: 1050: How to Shift Your Mood and Keep Your Cool with Dr. Ethan Kross— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Scribe. Book a personalized enterprise demo with scribe.how/awesome• Narwhal. Treat your home to spotless, fresh floors with us.narwhal.com/pete.• Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Scott Becker explains the difference between transactional client relationships and true trusted advisor partnerships.
In today's episode, we'll dive into a fascinating twist on the e-commerce journey — what happens when you buy back the very brand you once sold. Ben will share the lessons, emotions, and strategic insights behind exiting — and then re-entering — your own business. Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Ben Leonard's entrepreneurial journey with Beast Gear, from initial investment to seven-figure exit.Challenges faced after selling Beast Gear to Thrasio, including mismanagement and loss of brand identity.Importance of effective inventory management and the consequences of overleveraging.The significance of building a genuine consumer brand beyond basic Amazon tactics.The role of intellectual property protection and the impact of neglecting it.Insights on the operational difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on e-commerce.Strategies for diversifying sales channels and avoiding dependency on a single platform.The importance of quality in products and overall business operations.Marketing strategies for brand awareness, including the use of influencers and social media.Lessons learned from reacquiring and reviving a brand in a competitive market.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley speaks with entrepreneur Ben Leonard, who built Beast Gear into a seven-figure brand before selling it to aggregator Thrasio. Then buying it back after mismanagement caused revenue to collapse. Ben reveals how Thrasio abandoned the brand-building strategies that drove Beast Gear's success, mishandled inventory, and neglected intellectual property protection. He shares lessons on diversifying beyond Amazon, maintaining product quality, and building genuine customer communities. Ben also discusses his new dad-focused baby carrier brand, Tuco, and offers actionable advice on scaling e-commerce businesses sustainably.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Build a brand, not just an Amazon listing Engage customers off-Amazon (TikTok, email, events) and create a loyal community—not just traffic.Treat inventory like risk, not just growth Forecast per SKU, avoid over-ordering, and ensure sell-through within ~6 months to prevent cash flow disasters.Diversify early and protect your moat Expand beyond Amazon (Shopify + social channels) and actively enforce IP to protect your brand from copycats.Timestamps:00:00:34 Introduction to the EpisodeThe host introduces the guest, Ben Leonard, and the topic: buying back his brand after selling it to an aggregator.00:02:14 The Brand's Decline Under New OwnershipBen confirms his brand crashed after he sold it to the aggregator Thrasio due to mismanagement and operational failures.00:05:41 The "Magic" Thrasio IgnoredBen explains his original success came from building a true brand with customer relationships, which the new owners dismantled.00:09:27 The Financial FalloutBen reveals the brand's revenue plummeted from $6 million to about half a million dollars under Thrasio's ownership.00:13:13 Three Key Mistakes by the AggregatorThe host summarizes Thrasio's critical errors: inventory mismanagement, ignoring off-Amazon branding, and failing to protect intellectual property.00:19:51 Why You Must Diversify Beyond AmazonBen stresses the need for Amazon sellers to act like real brands and diversify channels to build a sustainable business.00:22:23 The Revival Playbook for Beast GearBen outlines his bootstrapped strategy to revive the brand, focusing on TikTok Shop and rebuilding community goodwill on a budget.00:27:08 Launching a New Brand: TucoThe conversation shifts to Ben's new venture, Tuco, a baby carrier startup designed specifically for dads.00:32:22 When to Implement Brand Awareness StrategiesBen and Josh discuss when a brand should start investing in top-of-funnel marketing and diversifying beyond its primary channel.00:37:40 Three Actionable Takeaways for Brand OwnersThe host summarizes key lessons: diversify with solid processes, avoid inventory leverage, and work with creators for brand awareness.00:42:13 Ben's Final Three QuestionsBen shares his most influential book (The E-Myth), favorite AI tool (Claude), and an e-commerce professional to follow.00:45:51 How to Connect with BenBen shares the best places for listeners to find him online, primarily LinkedIn and his personal email address.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Websites"Shopify": "00:03:03""Amazon": "00:03:03""TikTok": "00:09:54""YouTube": "00:19:51""TikTok Shop": "00:23:10""Meta Ads": "00:24:07""WordPress": "00:35:58""Email Marketing": "00:36:33""Claude (AI Tool)": "00:43:03""LinkedIn": "00:45:09""Ecomm Breakthrough Website": "00:46:24"Books"Quit Stalling and Build Your Own Brand by Ben Leonard": "00:01:01""Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller": "00:21:31""The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber": "00:42:25"Videos"Brand Rescue Mission": "00:08:17""Escaping the Amazon Goldfish Bowl": "00:19:51"Podcasts"Operators Podcast": "00:09:54"Other Mentions"Forbes": "00:01:01""Peregrine Commerce": "00:25:41""Sean Cowie": "00:44:09"Episode Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.If ...
Most new car washes open cold. They run free wash giveaways the week before opening, get a busy Saturday, and watch traffic disappear by month two. There's a better way.In this episode, you'll learn the exact five-phase launch playbook three operators used to open their new locations with sold-out crowds, presold memberships, and predictable revenue from week one. One operator opened a low-visibility C location and turned it into a 4,000-member business. Another opened a brand new wash in Washington with nearly 7,000 people already in her text club. A third built a 7,000-subscriber list 18 months before opening day.The pattern's the same every time. Build the list early. Treat it like a community, not a database. Presell a Founders Club. Activate the list at opening. Build habit in the first 90 days.If you're opening a new car wash in the next 6 to 18 months, this episode is your playbook.Ready to map this to your own site? Schedule a call with our team at OptSpot.com.Free resource: Five Funnels to Freedom at FiveFunnelsToFreedom.com
Most of us weren't taught that what happens before conception matters. You were told to take a folate supplement, book in when you got a positive test, and go from there. But there's a window of time before you even start trying that can shape not just your pregnancy, but your child's long-term health.The science on preconception care has moved significantly, and most people still aren't hearing about it.This is Part 2 of our six-part Trying to Conceive series.In this episode of The Science of Motherhood, Dr Renee White sits down with Dr Eliza Hannam, GP, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and founder of Nurtured Medical, a specialised perinatal clinic in Sydney, to explore what genuinely evidence-informed preconception care looks like. Together they unpack what the periconception window actually means, what testing is available and when to seek it, and what both partners can do to optimise health before pregnancy begins.You'll Hear About:Why preconception health affects your child's long-term metabolic healthWhat a thorough preconception GP appointment coversWhich supplements and nutrients matter most before conceptionHow to read your cycle beyond what any app can tell youWhen to seek fertility support without waiting 12 monthsThe periconception window is a gift of time, and knowing how to use it well changes things. You don't need to be a biochemist to understand it. You just need the right conversation.If you know someone who's thinking about starting a family, share this one with them. And subscribe so you don't miss an episode of The Science of Motherhood.Resources & Links:Connect with Dr Renee White:
Elisia Keown breaks down what it really means to develop your executive presence.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What it really means to have “more executive presence”2) The sentences hindering your executive presence3) How to show up more confident for your next meeting Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1154 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ELISIA — Elisia Keown is an Executive Coach and Founder of Keown Coaching, with 26 years of experience in Coaching, Leadership, Talent Acquisition, and Human Resources. Direct, honest, and kind, she helps executive leaders strengthen their executive presence, elevate their impact, and achieve measurable results through strategic planning. Elisia is also the host of The Executive Coaching Podcast, where she shares practical insights for today's leaders. Known for her no-nonsense yet fun approach, she brings energy and real-world experience to every coaching conversation. She lives in Wesley Chapel, FL, with her husband and their blended family of five children.• LinkedIn: Elisia Keown• Podcast: The Executive Coaching Podcast• YouTube: Elisia Keown Executive Coach• Website: ElisiaKeownCoaching.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Self Coaching Model (CTFAR Model)• Study: 2025 Global Coaching Study: Strategic Advantage & ROI• Book: Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life by Emma Grede• Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho• Past episode: 465: The Cure for Impostor Syndrome: How to Feel Less Like a Fraud and Appreciate Your Successes with Dr. Valerie Young— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Scribe. Book a personalized enterprise demo with scribe.how/awesome• Narwhal. Treat your home to spotless, fresh floors with us.narwhal.com/pete.• Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Part 2 If you've ever doubted your intuition (or stayed silent because you feared no one would believe you) part two is your wakeup call. Dr. Leslie Dobson is back, and we're going even deeper into the psychology of predators, the chilling reality of institutional betrayal, and the step-by-step ways you can rebuild your confidence and protect yourself after trauma. We talk through what it really takes to keep yourself AND your loved ones safe, how to recognize when you're being groomed or manipulated (even inside seemingly safe relationships), and why women HAVE to put themselves first: No apologies, no justifications. Leslie's stories will haunt you, but her strategies will empower you. We're not here for fear, we're here for the truth, the tactics, and the unapologetic confidence every woman deserves. From the darkest corners of the web to the everyday power moves you need as a woman in this world, this is the real talk your future self will thank you for. SHOWNOTES Navigating Dangerous Encounters & Defusing Command Hallucinations Connection as a Weapon: How Psychopaths Mirror Your Empathy Stepping Up and Owning the Room: Defying Learned Helplessness Why Female Psychopaths Are Even Scarier (and Harder to Spot) The Epstein, Maxwell, and Institutional Grooming Playbook Uncovering the “R*pe Prison”: Systems That Protect Predators The Dark Web, Betrayal, and How Husbands Hide Double Lives The Power of Baselining, and How to Spot Subtle Shifts in People Around You Can Sexual Deviance Evolve Over Time? The Human Capacity for Evil (and How to Own Your Darkness) What Makes One Psychopath Kill and Another Manipulate Millions Rebuilding Confidence: From Physical Tools to Emotional Healing Overcoming Trauma and Finding Your Support Team How to Trust Again After Seeing the Worst in Humanity When No One Believes You: Finding Your Voice and Re-educating Your Circle Thank you to this week's sponsors! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa HomeServe: Plans start at just $4.99 a month https://homeserve.com OneSkin: 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co/lisa IQ Bar: 20% off and FREE shipping, text LISA to 64000 K18: 10% off with code LISA at https://k18hair.com Monarch: 50% off your first year with code WOI https://monarch.com Book: “The Friend Cleanse: How to identify energy vampires, set boundaries & balance your glass of life” https://a.co/d/0ghtZh2d Follow Dr. Leslie Dobson: Website: https://drlesliedobson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlesliedobson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlesliedobson Follow Lisa Bilyeu: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Part 2 If you've ever doubted your intuition (or stayed silent because you feared no one would believe you) part two is your wakeup call. Dr. Leslie Dobson is back, and we're going even deeper into the psychology of predators, the chilling reality of institutional betrayal, and the step-by-step ways you can rebuild your confidence and protect yourself after trauma. We talk through what it really takes to keep yourself AND your loved ones safe, how to recognize when you're being groomed or manipulated (even inside seemingly safe relationships), and why women HAVE to put themselves first: No apologies, no justifications. Leslie's stories will haunt you, but her strategies will empower you. We're not here for fear, we're here for the truth, the tactics, and the unapologetic confidence every woman deserves. From the darkest corners of the web to the everyday power moves you need as a woman in this world, this is the real talk your future self will thank you for. SHOWNOTES Navigating Dangerous Encounters & Defusing Command Hallucinations Connection as a Weapon: How Psychopaths Mirror Your Empathy Stepping Up and Owning the Room: Defying Learned Helplessness Why Female Psychopaths Are Even Scarier (and Harder to Spot) The Epstein, Maxwell, and Institutional Grooming Playbook Uncovering the “R*pe Prison”: Systems That Protect Predators The Dark Web, Betrayal, and How Husbands Hide Double Lives The Power of Baselining, and How to Spot Subtle Shifts in People Around You Can Sexual Deviance Evolve Over Time? The Human Capacity for Evil (and How to Own Your Darkness) What Makes One Psychopath Kill and Another Manipulate Millions Rebuilding Confidence: From Physical Tools to Emotional Healing Overcoming Trauma and Finding Your Support Team How to Trust Again After Seeing the Worst in Humanity When No One Believes You: Finding Your Voice and Re-educating Your Circle Thank you to this week's sponsors! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa HomeServe: Plans start at just $4.99 a month https://homeserve.com OneSkin: 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co/lisa IQ Bar: 20% off and FREE shipping, text LISA to 64000 K18: 10% off with code LISA at https://k18hair.com Monarch: 50% off your first year with code WOI https://monarch.com Book: “The Friend Cleanse: How to identify energy vampires, set boundaries & balance your glass of life” https://a.co/d/0ghtZh2d Follow Dr. Leslie Dobson: Website: https://drlesliedobson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlesliedobson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlesliedobson Follow Lisa Bilyeu: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Three new GLP-1 studies, why every food is suddenly "high protein," the Bethenny Frankel shoe drama blowing up Instagram, and why I'm on a ketamine table as you listen. Three new studies just shifted the GLP-1 conversation, and not in the direction women have been hearing about. Chalene digs into what's actually happening to muscle and bone density, why the rebound after coming off matters more than anyone's talking about, and the three questions every woman on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound should bring to her next doctor's appointment. She also gets into why every grocery aisle suddenly screams "high protein," and why this whole moment is starting to feel suspiciously like the Snackwell cookie era. There's a simple protein target that works without tracking macros, and Chalene walks through how she's using it. Then she breaks down the Bethenny Frankel shoe drama that took over Instagram this week. What the shoe brand founder got wrong, what Bethenny got wrong, and the rules of brand partnerships that almost nobody outside the influencer world understands. Finally, a personal update. As you're listening to this, Chalene is on the table for another medically supervised ketamine treatment with Dr. Andrew Levinson. She shares why she went back for a third session, what the last journey taught her about control, and who this kind of work is really for.
Send us Fan MailWe sit down with former Maine State Senator John Nutting to talk about why serious mental illness belongs in the medical system, not the jail system, and how court ordered treatment can keep people alive and communities safer. We walk through Maine's Progressive Treatment Plan, the fight to fund and implement it, and what families can do to push for mental health legislation that actually works. • John Nutting's background in public service and the case for treating brain disorders like any other medical condition • What Maine calls AOT and how the Progressive Treatment Plan works in practice • Why anosognosia changes the ethics and logistics of “voluntary” treatment • The gap between family needs and what policy often delivers • How cycling through hospitals and jails destroys bed capacity and budgets • Lessons from other states, including Kendra's Law, Kevin's Law, and concerns about voluntary-only models • What separates real legislation from bills that look good but fail in implementation • Concrete ways to advocate, find your state laws, and speak to the right lawmakers If you know someone who has a story to share, tell them to contact us at why notme.world. One last thing spread the word about why not me. INTRO/OUTRO Music: T. WildMantor Music BMIhttps://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
Dive into the history of Danish America and debunk some myths within as the pod is joined by special guest and curator of Viking mania, Adam! Plus! Daredevil Detail Diatribes, dreamy apocalypses, and Red's scalding hot tea takes! Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches on the violence, assaults, and murders your English required reading list loves (also we curse sometimes). Treat us like a TV-14 show.Where to find Adam:Museum of Danish Museum: https://www.danishmuseum.org/Viking Mania: https://www.danishmuseum.org/exhibition/vikingmania/Dressing for the Little Ice Age:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDJtCYRRsewAurora Volume 2 Available Now!https://comicaurora.com/books/OSP has new videos every Friday:https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannelQuestion for the Podcast? Head to the #ask-ospod discord channel:https://discord.gg/OSPMerch:https://overlysarcastic.shopFollow Us:Patreon.com/OSPTwitter.com/OSPyoutubeTwitter.com/sophie_kay_Music By OSP Magenta ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Winston Churchill viewed the Soviet Union as a necessary bulwark against Hitler, leading him to treat Stalin as a "brother-in-arms" despite Soviet crimes. To keep the Russian army fighting as "cannon fodder," Churchill diverted crucial equipment—including 200 Hawker Hurricane fighters and tanks meant for Singapore and North Africa—directly to Stalin. This massive transfer of resources retarded Britain's own domestic manufacturing and aircraft industries. Sean McMeekin argues that Churchill's "historical imagination" allowed the British to avoid direct land combat with Germany for several years while the Russians suffered the brunt of the casualties, leading to modern Russian moral blackmail arguments. (3/8)1905 BAKU