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Red light therapy has benefits that go far beyond skin health. In this video, I break down five surprising ways it may support your body, including brain function, thyroid health, hair growth, joint comfort, and energy levels. You'll learn how light therapy influences cellular function and why these lesser-known benefits are gaining attention in clinical and research settings. If you're considering red light therapy, these insights may help you better understand its potential health benefits.   ✅Start healing with us! Learn more about our virtual clinic:  https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/

Megan chats with Emily Christensen about turning strategic Instagram growth into a six figure blog in under a year. Emily Christensen is a sourdough baker, educator, and food blogger behind Country Roads Sourdough. What started as selling bread locally and teaching community classes grew into a profitable food blog after she leveraged Instagram to build trust and drive traffic. Emily monetized her blog within a year and now helps home bakers make sourdough feel simple, approachable, and realistic for everyday life. Emily went from teaching local sourdough classes and selling bread out of a tiny kitchen to qualifying for Raptive in just a few months. This episode breaks down exactly how she used Instagram to drive serious traffic, build multiple revenue streams, and treat her blog like a real business from day one. If you are an experienced food blogger wondering whether Instagram is still worth your time, this conversation gives you a clear answer and a practical roadmap. Key Topics Discussed: -Social media is a discovery engine, not the end product. -Viral content often comes from unique angles, not high search volume keywords. -Repeat the hooks and formats that already work. -Publish the blog post first, then drive traffic from Instagram. -Build systems and hire help before burnout forces you to. -Treat your blog like a real business from the start. Connect with Emily Christensen Website | Instagram

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Leah Miller discuss: Run your law firm like a business, not a hobby Use accurate financials to avoid hidden risks and overpayment Track key metrics and benchmarks for people, operations, and marketing Leverage metrics to make strategic growth decisions   Key Takeaways: Long-term growth requires regular attention to financials. Cash in the bank is not a strategy; data should guide hiring, marketing, and operational decisions. Bad bookkeeping masks problems and can cost in taxes. Early investment in a bookkeeper or financial team yields high ROI and clarity. Monitor payroll, operating costs, and marketing spend as percentages of revenue. Focus on trends over time and adapt to what works for your firm. Financial data informs hiring, marketing, and process improvements. Treat new hires as investments, plan for cash gaps, and track time spent on business development for accountability.   "If you're not paying attention to the dollars and you're not operational decisions based on the finances, you are not going to have that long-term, sustained growth that you're looking for as a lawyer in a firm." —  Leah Miller   Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again.   Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/   Thank you to our Sponsor! Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/   Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/   About Leah Miller: Leah N. Miller, MBA, is the founder and CEO of Firmly Profits, a firm providing fractional CFO and bookkeeping services to law firms across the United States. Starting her career as a paralegal, Leah rose to become a firm administrator and CFO at a personal injury law firm in Fort Myers, Florida, where she recognized the need for law firm owners to gain confidence in their finances. Passionate about helping attorneys achieve financial clarity and sustainable growth, she now leads a team dedicated to offering expert financial guidance, process improvement, and strategic planning for firms of all sizes. Outside of work, Leah teaches paralegal courses and enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters in sunny Southwest Florida.   Connect with Leah Miller:   Website: https://firmlyprofits.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LNMFinancialServices/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/firmlyprofits/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/LNM-Financial-Services/100091343407958/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_lnm_financial/   Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

What if you're not “bad at time management”… you're just leaking energy in places that don't matter? In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life hosted by Yusuf, executive coach Mark Briggs unpacks why high performers hit a wall—even when the calendar looks “managed.” This episode is for leaders, founders, and ambitious professionals who feel stretched thin but still want to lead with clarity. You'll walk away with small, realistic shifts—like the “top 3 goals” rule, calendar alignment, and a gentler way to use AI as a thought partner—so your impact grows without burning you out. About the Guest: Mark Briggs is an executive coach, author, keynote speaker, and founder of Empyrean Group. He helps leaders find their “next gear,” where effort decreases and impact accelerates. Episode Chapters: 00:01:41 — Energy is the real constraint, not time 00:03:37 — The pandemic shift: more time, less clarity 00:05:19 — The grind myth and the “top 3 goals” rule 00:07:49 — Broken promises to yourself = quiet anxiety 00:09:22 — Calendar color-coding: do priorities actually show up? 00:11:06 — Date night as a KPI for a well-led life 00:16:47 — Using AI to find space, summarize, and create focus Key Takeaways: Pick no more than 3 daily priorities; finish them before adding more. Run a weekly calendar test: do your stated goals appear on it? Treat “promises to self” as integrity—small follow-through reduces anxiety. Build a 15-minute morning routine (hydration, stretch, journal, gratitude, meditate). Use AI to brainstorm schedule gaps, summarize meetings, and surface next steps. How to Connect With the Guest: LinkedIn Website: https://www.markbriggs.org/ (NextGear newsletter)     Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Are leg arteries ever "too small to treat"?   Around the world, many patients with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), especially those with below-the-knee and small vessel disease, are told their arteries are "too small" or "too distal" for intervention.   In this episode of The Heart of Innovation, hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips interview Dr. Naoki Hayakawa, Chief and Director of Endovascular Therapy at Asahi General Hospital in Japan.Dr. Hayakawa is internationally recognized for tackling the most complex chronic total occlusions (CTOs), including small-caliber below-the-knee vessels that others may consider untreatable.  He has served as a live demonstration operator at major international meetings including JET, CCT Peripheral, Kokura Live, and Peripheral CTO Seminars, and has published extensively on:  • IVUS-guided wiring techniques  • Below-the-knee chronic total occlusions  • Drug-coated balloon therapy  • Transradial approaches for complex PAD  • Advanced re-entry and retrograde access techniques   His work challenges outdated assumptions about what is and isn't possible in limb salvage.In this conversation, Dr. Hayakawa sets the record straight on:  • What can truly be treated in small vessel PAD  • When vessels are actually too small  • The importance of imaging and IVUS guidance  • Why patients must seek experienced operators for complex disease  • What global standards of care should look like  If you or someone you love has been told "nothing more can be done," this episode is essential viewing.   - Concerned about leg circulation or told your vessels are too small?Call the Leg Saver Hotline: 1-833-PAD-LEGSBecause "too small to treat" should never be the final answer without expert evaluation.   Subscribe to The Heart of Innovation for global leaders in vascular innovation, limb salvage, and PAD care.  #PeripheralArteryDisease#PAD#LimbSalvage#BelowTheKnee#ChronicTotalOcclusion#EndovascularTherapy#IVUS#CriticalLimbIschemia

                                    In today's episode on The Leverage Shift That Changes Everything, Erin and Beth discuss: "Treat it like a job" can be a hidden superpower when you have time constraints — you show up, focus, and execute instead of drifting. The real growth hinge is leverage: Moving from "I do everything" to "we run systems," so your business doesn't collapse when you step away. Top producer volume can be a trap: You can look successful on the outside while privately burning out (and even spiraling mentally). Hiring is a skill — and a process matters: Beth's breakthrough came when she used a structured hiring process to find a systems-loving operator. Humility + authenticity are business accelerators: Stop pretending you do everything best, delegate what drains you, and be you to attract the right clients.                                               About I'm Beth Allen and I'm an Accidental Realtor – I never had the dream to be one, but started to help my family. Accidentally became a top producer because I didn't want my hard-working husband to have to work until he was 67. Then got freaked out (surviving my success). Now designing a life where I get to do the parts I love and inviting others to join and do the parts they love. How to Connect With Beth Website: Soundhomeconnections.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BethAllenRealEstate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundhomeconnections Recommended Resources  Pursuing Freedom's Happiness & Fulfillment Assessment: https://pursuingfreedom.com/happiness Pursuing Freedom Collective: https://pursuingfreedom.com/collective

In this episode of Crina and Kirsten Get to Work, our hosts tackle part two of Performance Improvement Plans (“PIPs”) from the employees perspective. A PIP, to remind listeners, is still the same document—written performance gaps, expectations, timeline, support, consequences—but from the receiver's side it lands less like a development tool and more like the death knell. There's that heart-pounding meeting, the polite tone, the printed packet, and suddenly our brains are cycling through shock, shame, anger, and a quick mental calculation of our mortgages. The stories rush in: “This is a setup.” “I had no idea.” “My boss never liked me.” “I'm doomed.” So first: regulate. When cortisol is driving the bus, our executive function is in the back seat. Breathe. Take notes. Ask for 72 hours to review. We don't have to debate our entire careers in a single meeting. And don't sign blindly if you disagree—request time, add written comments, clarify whether you're signing as “received” rather than “agreed.” At the same time, don't give anyone ammunition; professionalism is our shield. Get clarity for what is missing in writing: ask for specific examples, request measurable targets, and what “success” looks like at the end of the period. If something feels legally risky—protected leave, discrimination—loop in HR or an employment attorney early. Calm is strategic. Then comes the paradox: work the plan, even if you're skeptical. We can translate the PIP into our own micro-goals. Treat it like a project with deliverables, evidence, and weekly metrics. Use check-ins wisely—bring receipts, ask what an “A” looks like, request training or resources, and get specific about the skills you're expected to build. Meanwhile, manage the nervous system somewhere other than the manager's office. And we need to consider whether we have the skills, experience and mindset to achieve the goals the employer set for us - and whether we have a chance at convincing our employer that his the case. And yes, consider a parallel path. Update the résumé. Polish LinkedIn. Network quietly. Doing our best and planning our exit are not mutually exclusive; they're smart risk management.  A PIP requires action, whether that be bringing our A game or finding something new - in the end, the choice is ours.

Send a textIn this episode of Empowered Educator, you'll rethink traditional “sit-and-get” PD and learn how to design professional learning that actually changes classroom practice. You'll walk away with a simple, 7-question leader checklist you can use before you approve or plan your next PD session, so you stop running events and start building a learning culture for your staff.For the full written article, including all seven questions and key ideas, grab the companion post here: Stop Wasting PD: Professional Learning That StickIn This Episode, You'll Learn How To:Focus PD on clear student outcomes and specific instructional moves.Treat teachers as adult learners with voice, choice, and real relevance.Make learning job-embedded through PLCs, coaching, and team time.Shift from “sit-and-get” to active, practice-based learning.Use microlearning and short “PD sprints” instead of marathons.Build in coaching and feedback so new strategies actually stick.Plan PD as a series over time, not a one-off event.One Simple Action StepBefore your next PD, run it through the 7-question PD Check from this episode (and the article linked above). If you can't answer at least five questions clearly and specifically, revise the plan before you put it on the calendar.Support the showDownload Upside and use my code MELINDA35278 to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 10% extra cash on your first food purchase! Download Fetch app using this link, submit a receipt and we'll both score bonus points. Calling All Educators! I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more. I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources. I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant. Join here: Empowered Educator Community Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance SuccessGrab a complimentary POWER SessionWith Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.email: melinda@empowere...

Why We Choke & Gold Medal Lessons PodcastFIVE PRIMARY POINTS of the PODCASTNegative Relationships (“Energy Vampires”) Accelerate Biological AgingA recent study of 2,685 people found that difficult relationships—called “hasslers”—are associated with accelerated biological aging, inflammation, and worse health outcomes. Each additional difficult person in someone's life was linked to about nine months of extra biological aging due to stress-related epigenetic changes.Vital People Intentionally Cultivate a Small Circle of Supportive RelationshipsInstead of maximizing the number of connections, the evidence suggests a sweet spot of about four to five deeply meaningful relationships. These “energy angels” strengthen resilience, sharpen thinking, and support physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being.Vitality is a Trainable Skill that Drives PerformanceVitality is not simply a personality trait—it is a skill that can be learned and practiced. When individuals strengthen vitality across physical, mental, social, and spiritual domains, their performance in work and life improves.Spirituality Enhances Resilience and Mental HealthScientific research shows that spiritual practices can increase emotional resilience, compassion, social connection, and psychological well-being, while reducing stress and improving longevity. Spiritual frameworks also help people cope with suffering and adversity, which is an unavoidable part of life.Three Practical Strategies to Improve Vitality* Exercise consistently: use “mini-movement snacks” (e.g., sit-to-stand exercises) and aim for 20 minutes of movement daily.* Treat sleep as a superpower: maintain a consistent sleep schedule, get 20 extra minutes of sleep, and use calming techniques such as deep breathing or lavender.* Manage time intentionally: reduce exposure to energy vampires, cultivate energy angels, and use the “million-second challenge” (~12 days) to prioritize what truly matters.✅ Core message:Vitality can be intentionally cultivated through better relationships, spiritual grounding, consistent movement, quality sleep, and disciplined use of time—leading to improved health, resilience, and performance.Copyright VyVerse, LLC. All Rights Reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vitalityexplorers.substack.com/subscribe

Will time treat Brandon Hyde's tenure as Orioles skipper kindly? full 819 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:43:29 +0000 FCZ5eH8u8OquNhS8u1gxyi5FHvG4z2oe mlb,tampa bay rays,baltimore orioles,sports The Big Bad Morning Show mlb,tampa bay rays,baltimore orioles,sports Will time treat Brandon Hyde's tenure as Orioles skipper kindly? 5:30a-10a weekdays on 105.7 The FAN 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodc

KEY WORD:Summary of episode:(0:00) - Intro1- Focus on progress, not outcomeInstead of obsessing over:The scaleYour absHow fast you're progressingFocus on:Did I hit my protein?Did I train with intensity?Did I sleep well?2- Think Long TermHaving short term goals (monthly, 90 days, etc) is great but long term is what will keep you going for years3- Don't entertain bigger excusesSmall excuses hold you back, but bigger excuses hold you back for lifeExamples:-”Once i reach x age it all goes downhill”-”My metabolism is going to keep me overweight”-”My genetics suck, that's why I can't see change”4- AffirmationsToday will be a good day, too easy, this will be light, I make good decisions5- Stop identifying as “all or nothing”Progress isn't ruined by:One burgerOne missed liftOne off dayIt's ruined by quitting.6 - Ask yourself what would a healthy person do"Do what's easy, life will be hard. Do what's hard, life will be easy."7- Treat yourself like someone that deserves resultsYour kids are important, but you're just as importantListed points:Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/

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Most sellers obsess over asking the perfect discovery question. In this episode, Gal Aga breaks down why great discovery has nothing to do with memorized questions and everything to do with understanding the problem, finding the root cause, and guiding the buying process.

I spent an afternoon at Ramsey Solutions in Tennessee with Jason Williams, Vice President of Sales for the EntreLeadership Division. What stood out wasn’t the size of the operation or the fancy building. It was walking into a room where sales reps genuinely wanted to talk to their leader. Most sales floors feel like number factories. Reps avoid their managers. One-on-ones get rescheduled. And everyone wonders why performance stays flat despite “investing in our people.” Sales leaders say coaching matters. They talk about developing talent. Then they spend their days staring at dashboards and asking why the team isn’t getting better. Real sales coaching looks nothing like what most organizations call coaching. And after watching Jason work, I’m reminded why so few leaders actually get this right. What Sales Coaching Actually Looks Like Jason told me about one of his reps who started missing quota. Here’s what usually happens: Manager pulls up the CRM, points at red pipeline metrics, asks what happened. The conversation goes nowhere. Rep gets defensive, makes excuses, promises to work harder. Nothing changes. Jason took a different approach. He asked about his rep’s life. Turned out he was stressed about buying his first house. That weight was bleeding into his work, affecting his confidence on calls, making him hesitant to push for commitments. So Jason got into the field with him. He listened to calls. He rode along on appointments. He watched where deals were actually stalling. Then they debriefed what he observed. “Here’s what happens when pricing comes up.” “Let’s tighten how you handle that objection.” Zero mention of quota or pipeline metrics. The rep turned it around because someone cared enough to understand what was broken and help him fix it. That’s what coaching looks like. Managers react to outcomes they can’t change. Coaches focus on behaviors that create future outcomes. Why Most Leaders Don’t Coach The biggest barrier isn’t that leaders don’t want to coach. Most genuinely do. The problem is they don’t know what they’re looking for because they never see their reps in action. Think about last week. How many discovery calls did you listen to? How many demos did you observe? How many customer meetings did you attend just to watch your rep work? If the answer is zero, you’re coaching from spreadsheets instead of reality. You’re looking at lag indicators (closed deals, pipeline value, activity counts) and trying to diagnose skill gaps without ever seeing the skills in action. Jason blocks time every week to observe his reps. He's not there to supervise them or take over calls. Just to watch. Then the coaching becomes specific. He can say, “when that prospect brought up budget concerns, you deflected instead of asking questions,” instead of just “you need to handle objections better.” You can’t coach what you don’t see.  The second barrier is culture. In typical organizations, admitting weakness feels dangerous. You’re supposed to be confident, crushing it, always having answers. So problems stay hidden until they show up in the numbers. By then, it’s too late to coach. You’re in damage control. Creating an Environment Where Problems Surface Early Jason builds what he calls a “safe space” for his team. When a rep is struggling, he starts the conversation with curiosity instead of judgment. He asks open questions about what they’re experiencing, where they’re getting stuck, what feels hard right now. When reps admit struggles, he treats it as useful information, not a character flaw. A rep says, “I’m nervous on C-suite calls,” and Jason’s response is “okay, let’s work on that,” not “you shouldn’t be nervous.” Then he follows through. If someone admits they’re stuck, he actually helps them. He role-plays the situation. He rides along on the next similar call. He provides tools and frameworks. The rep sees that honesty led to help, not punishment. Over time, reps learn that surfacing problems early gets them solved. Hiding problems just makes things worse. So they start talking about what’s actually happening instead of pretending everything is fine while their numbers slide. The first time someone admits a weakness and you respond with frustration, you train the entire team to stay quiet. Managers say they want transparency. Few consistently reward it. How to Actually Build a Coaching Culture If you want to coach instead of manage, you have to make developing people the primary job.  Jason is clear that his main responsibility is making his reps better. Everything else supports that goal. Pipeline reviews and forecasting matter, but they exist to serve sales coaching, not the other way around. Protecting coaching time is non-negotiable. One hour per rep per week, minimum. When conflicts come up, the internal meeting gets moved, not the coaching session. Getting better at coaching matters too. Most of us got promoted because we were individual contributors. Nobody taught us how to develop other people. So we replicate whatever leadership we experienced, which is usually mediocre. Your reps practice selling every day. You should practice coaching. Role-play difficult conversations with your peers. Practice giving feedback. Work on observation skills. Treat coaching like the professional skill it is. And you have to measure what matters. If you only track team revenue, you’ll optimize for short-term numbers at the expense of development. Start measuring coaching conversations. Track whether your reps are improving on specific skills. Monitor how long it takes new hires to ramp. When I walked through Ramsey Solutions that day, I could feel the difference. Reps weren’t avoiding their leader. Retention was better. Performance was compounding over time instead of bouncing around based on whoever happened to be hot that quarter. What Happens Next Look at your calendar from last week. How much time did you spend observing your reps versus reviewing their numbers? How many true coaching conversations did you have versus pipeline reviews? If that ratio doesn't reflect what you say your priorities are, you've found the gap. Your reps don't need another dashboard. They need a leader who sees the work, understands where it's breaking down, and knows how to help them improve. Sales coaching isn't reacting to results. It's shaping the behaviors that create them. The question is whether you're willing to make that your real job. — Ready to build a stronger sales team? Download our FREE Small Business Guide to Sales Training and get the framework for developing high-performing reps.

Chasing the Champs, Skipping the Myths Michael Grey and Jacson Bevens from The Cigar Thoughts Podcast have an offseason check-in built around one question: how do you chase a champion without convincing yourself there is a secret code? Bevens shares his insights fresh off a Seahawks title run he says he is determined to savor. He remembered how the first championship a dozen years ago got blunted by the way the following Super Bowl ended. This time, he is taking nothing for granted. That perspective anchored a clear theme. Everyone in the NFL tries to reinvent the latest champion. Mock drafts pile up. Free agent priorities harden. Armchair GMs get loud. But this Seattle season did not look preordained in September. By December, it did. The shift matters for Lions fans trying to separate lessons from mirages. Health, Schedule, and a Thursday Night Pivot Bevans traced two pillars. First, health. He called it the tie that binds Super Bowl champions. Seattle stayed remarkably healthy by modern standards. Second, the league's shape helped. Expected powers stumbled. The Chiefs cratered. The Bills were good, not great. The Ravens cratered. The Lions cratered. The Eagles stacked wins without looking convincing. The Niners took a ton of injuries. Suddenly there were good teams but not great ones in the AFC, and in the NFC it was largely Seattle and the Rams. One inflection point stood out. A Thursday night win over the Rams pushed Seattle into pole position. From there, they held serve. Bevans also admitted he was bullish early. The opening win total sat at seven and a half. Last year's team had won 10. He put his biggest sports bet on Seattle to clear it, and they did so with room to spare. Detroit Lions Takeaways for a Real NFL Sprint So what should the Detroit Lions actually copy? Start with availability. Health powered Seattle's sprint. Next, accept evolution. September narratives lie. December decides. There is no single formula to import. Defensive head coach talking points will surface all offseason, but context and roster shape matter more than slogans. Grey framed it as an offseason mandate. Build smart. Own free agent priorities. Treat mock drafts as tools, not gospel. Avoid chasing a dynasty script before you win the next game. The Seahawks were not crowned in camp. They earned status piece by piece, then protected it. That is the blueprint worth stealing for the Detroit Lions in a ruthless NFL. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #seattleseahawks #nfcrace #ramsthursdaynightwin #superbowlchampions #wintotal7.5 #injuriesandhealth #mockdrafts #freeagentpriorities #armchairgm #quarterbacksmith #dkmetcalf #afchadnogreatteams #ninersinjuries #bestteaminthenfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no magic treatment for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, or mast cell activation disorders, but there is strategy. In this episode of Bendy Bodies, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by Dacre Knight, MD, founding Medical Director of the UVA Health EDS and Hypermobility Disorders Center, for a practical and deeply thoughtful conversation about how complex chronic conditions should actually be treated. Rather than chasing quick fixes, Dr. Bluestein and Dr. Knight explore sequencing. What to address first when everything is flaring, how to balance short-term symptom relief with long-term sustainability, and why overtreatment can sometimes cause more harm than good. They discuss the pitfalls of siloed care, the insurance barriers that complicate physical therapy, and the importance of starting low, going slow, and minimizing treatment burden. The episode also tackles difficult but essential questions: What does “getting better” really mean in lifelong connective tissue disorders? How do clinicians avoid reactionary prescribing? And how can patients recognize the difference between a thoughtful care plan and a rushed one? Takeaways: There is rarely a single “magic” treatment for EDS, POTS, or MCAS—progress usually comes from strategic sequencing. Overtreating symptoms without addressing underlying patterns can create long-term setbacks. Physical therapy must be individualized in hypermobility, with an emphasis on pacing and trust. Shared decision-making improves outcomes, especially when treatment goals align with what brings the patient meaning and quality of life. Minimally disruptive medicine matters, reducing cognitive, financial, and physical treatment burden is part of effective care. Find the episode transcript here. Want to learn more about the UVA EDS Center? For Appointments and Questions: RUVAEDSCenter@uvahealth.org UVA EDS: https://www.uvahealth.com/healthy-practice/advancing-care-through-ehlers-danlos-clinic UVA EDS FAQ: https://www.uvahealth.com/support/eds/faq UVA Pediatric Integrative Medicine: https://childrens.uvahealth.com/specialties/integrative-health Want more Dr. Dacre Knight? https://x.com/knidac Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Dr. Bluestein's Recommended Herbs, Supplements and Care Necessities: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hypermobilitymd/store-start Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at ⁠⁠https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/⁠⁠. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!⁠⁠ Learn more about Human Content at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠sales@human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Part of the Human Content Podcast Network FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the conclusion of our cheatgrass deep dive, Haley sits down with terrestrial habitat biologist Ryan Amundson from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to unpack the very real and often overlooked impacts this invasive annual is having on western rangelands, wildlife habitat, and ranch operations. But this isn't a doom-and-gloom conversation.From herbicide strategies and post-fire restoration to smarter grazing management and large-scale partnerships, Haley and Ryan focus on practical, boots-on-the-ground solutions that are already making a difference. Along the way, they share actionable tips landowners can implement right now to strengthen their landscapes and stay ahead of cheatgrass for the long haul.If you care about the future of your ranch, your wildlife, or your forage, this episode offers both perspective and a path forward.Topics[0:00] Cheatgrass Part 2 w/ Ryan Amundson[4:05] Hidden impacts on ungulates[8:20] Nutrition reality: why cheatgrass isn't real forage[14:20] Post-fire invasion: why burns invite cheatgrass[16:50] Treatment tools: herbicides and natural plants[21:45] Monitoring results from large Wyoming projects[25:00] How private landowners can get technical help & funding[32:05] Treat early, save money[36:10] Future management challenges[39:30] Final takeaways + how to connect with local biologistsLinksWyoming Game and Fish DeptWyoming Weed Pest CouncilNeed professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us: Mirr Ranch Group 901 Acoma Street Denver, CO 80204 Phone: (303) 623-4545 https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, the discussion revolves around pneumothorax and hemothorax, focusing on their definitions, causes, and management strategies. The speakers delve into the implications of tension physiology, the importance of patient assessment, and the role of ultrasound in diagnosis. They also explore the complexities of trauma management, emphasizing the need for vigilance and preparedness in emergency situations. TakeawaysPneumothorax can become an emergency due to oxygenation issues.Tension physiology occurs when blood return to the heart is impaired.Stable patients with pneumothorax can often be observed.COVID-19 led to increased cases of pneumothorax due to lung scarring.Traumatic pneumothorax usually indicates damage to the thorax.Ultrasound is the preferred diagnostic tool for pneumothorax.Medical management focuses on minimizing positive pressure ventilation.Emergent interventions may be necessary for significant pneumothorax.Understanding the difference between pneumothorax and hemothorax is crucial.Vigilance is key in managing chest trauma effectively.Chapters00:00 Understanding Tension Physiology and Shock03:10 Management of Pneumothoraces and Haemothoraces06:09 Impact of COVID-19 on Lung Health09:02 Trauma and Pneumothorax: Diagnosis and Treatment11:39 Ventilation Strategies in Pneumothorax Management14:58 Assessing Patient Stability and Intervention Timing17:41 Complications of Chest Trauma and Hemothorax20:53 Vigilance in Trauma Management24:04 Final Thoughts on Chest Trauma ManagementFor more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care

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Chronic diarrhea affects approximately 6–7% of adults, and the vast majority of cases are noninfectious. The most common causes are irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea and functional diarrhea. A systematic approach matters: • Screen with CBC, CMP, fecal calprotectin, IgA-tTG • Identify alarm features • Biopsy for microscopic colitis when needed • Start with lifestyle + low-FODMAP • Escalate to targeted therapy thoughtfully Precision in diagnosis leads to precision in therapy.   #Gastroenterology #InternalMedicine #EvidenceBasedMedicine

This week on Expert, Sadaf and Tegan are all about tough love. Got sunburnt? They’re not mad, they’re just disappointed! Still, it happens to all of us sometimes, but there are ways to cope with an accidental one. But first up, Sadaf shares a game-changing under-eye concealer trick from TikTok for amazing dark circle coverage, and Tegan jumps in with her own clever hack for setting concealer without the creases. How to avoid emphasising fine lines + concealer that lasts the distance? Yes, please. Then it’s Win, Bin, Recycle: lash curlers. Are the scary-looking contraptions an essential step or a relic from 2003? The team debates whether they’re worth the effort. And yep, we’ve all been there. Accidental sunburn. Sadaf and Tegan break down immediate steps to calm inflamed skin, ingredients that help vs ingredients that will make it all worse, the active skincare products to pause, and what in-clinic treatments you can and can’t get done while your skin is healing. Finally, a listener needs advice: she’s got the crotch sweats. Tegan and Sadaf talk fabric choices that can make a difference, whether antiperspirant is an option and products you can use (and where).Everything mentioned: Maybelline Sky High Sensational Mascara in Dark Brown We Are Feel Good Inc After Sun Cooling Lotion Skoop Skin Shield Anti-Chafe Balm Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.Credits: Hosts: Sadaf Razi and Tegan MacDonald Producer: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is no magic treatment for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, or mast cell activation disorders, but there is strategy. In this episode of Bendy Bodies, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by Dacre Knight, MD, founding Medical Director of the UVA Health EDS and Hypermobility Disorders Center, for a practical and deeply thoughtful conversation about how complex chronic conditions should actually be treated. Rather than chasing quick fixes, Dr. Bluestein and Dr. Knight explore sequencing. What to address first when everything is flaring, how to balance short-term symptom relief with long-term sustainability, and why overtreatment can sometimes cause more harm than good. They discuss the pitfalls of siloed care, the insurance barriers that complicate physical therapy, and the importance of starting low, going slow, and minimizing treatment burden. The episode also tackles difficult but essential questions: What does “getting better” really mean in lifelong connective tissue disorders? How do clinicians avoid reactionary prescribing? And how can patients recognize the difference between a thoughtful care plan and a rushed one? Takeaways: There is rarely a single “magic” treatment for EDS, POTS, or MCAS—progress usually comes from strategic sequencing. Overtreating symptoms without addressing underlying patterns can create long-term setbacks. Physical therapy must be individualized in hypermobility, with an emphasis on pacing and trust. Shared decision-making improves outcomes, especially when treatment goals align with what brings the patient meaning and quality of life. Minimally disruptive medicine matters, reducing cognitive, financial, and physical treatment burden is part of effective care. Want to learn more about the UVA EDS Center? For Appointments and Questions: RUVAEDSCenter@uvahealth.org UVA EDS: https://www.uvahealth.com/healthy-practice/advancing-care-through-ehlers-danlos-clinic UVA EDS FAQ: https://www.uvahealth.com/support/eds/faq UVA Pediatric Integrative Medicine: https://childrens.uvahealth.com/specialties/integrative-health Want more Dr. Dacre Knight? https://x.com/knidac Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Dr. Bluestein's Recommended Herbs, Supplements and Care Necessities: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hypermobilitymd/store-start Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at ⁠⁠https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/⁠⁠. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!⁠⁠ Learn more about Human Content at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠sales@human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Part of the Human Content Podcast Network FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than half of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. involve stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine. There are no medications to treat stimulant addiction, but there is a behavioral treatment that works: contingency management, which involves offering tangible, immediate rewards for abstaining from drugs. Lara Coughlin, PhD, and Michael McDonell, PhD, discuss why contingency management works and the psychological principles it's based on; how it can be used to treat other addictions including alcohol, tobacco and opioids; and recent momentum in moving it from research labs to the real world at large scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If I lost everything and had to do $5 million in 12 months starting from scratch — no list, no reputation, no brand — this is exactly what I'd do. Not what I did years ago when the market was different. What I'd do right now in 2026, knowing everything I know after nine figures in high-ticket sales. Why the Math Is Simpler Than You Think A $10K program means you need 10 clients to hit $100K/month. At a 25% close rate, that's 40 conversations. At $200 per booked call, you're spending about $16K to make $100K. You give Zuckerberg a dollar, he gives you five back. Then you just do it again. The 12-Month Breakdown Months 1-3: Build and validate. One offer, one presentation, one conversion mechanism. Get your first clients. They're not just revenue — they're research. Months 4-6: Systematize what's working. Refine the presentation, dial in your call process, start scaling traffic. Months 7-12: Listen to find out. What Separates People Who Hit Their Numbers Speed of implementation — Launch ugly. Improve as you go. Every week spent perfecting is a week you're not learning from real feedback. Obsession with client results — When your clients win, everything else follows. Testimonials, case studies, momentum. Emotional resilience — The path isn't a straight line. Ads will flop. Clients will refund. Team members will flame out. Treat setbacks as data, not disasters. "If you want to be heavyweight champion of the world, you're going to get punched in the face. The question is, are you going to get back up?"

🧭 REBEL Rundown 🔑Key Points Try the coffee nap! Where you combine caffeine and a 30-minute nap to then have that boost energy and alertness by the time it kicks in.💤 Sleep isn’t optional—it’s crucial for memory, mood regulation, and physical recovery. It is fundamentally different from rest❌ Replacing sleep with caffeine isn’t effective and can have negative health impacts. Make getting enough sleep a priority🌞 Sunlight exposure is important for maintaining circadian rhythms and sleep quality. This applies even if you work as a nocturnist💡 Creating a personalized sleep system enhances quality and consistency. It gives you back control of a schedule that you may feel like is out of your hands.🧩 If you’ve tried these strategies and you’re still struggling, consider true sleep pathology (insomnia, shift work disorder, sleep apnea) and get help—this is not a “be tougher” problem.🩺 Better sleep isn’t just about feeling good; it’s directly tied to error reduction, patient safety, and longevity in EM/ICU careers. Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast. 👀Previously Covered and Related Content: REBEL Core Cast: Sleep HygieneREBEL MIND: Rest Is Not Sleep: The Seven Dimensions of True RecoveryRebellion in EM: Care For Yourself – Sleep HygieneFirst10EM: Some Evidence For Working Night ShiftsREBEL MIND: Dunning Kruger Effect 📝 Introduction Welcome to this episode of REBEL MIND, where MIND stands for Mastering Internal Negativity during Difficulty. Here we sharpen the person behind the practitioner by focusing on things that improve our performance, optimizing team dynamics and the human behavior that embodies the hidden curriculum of medicine. Today we are exploring the imperative topic of rest and why it’s not just about sleeping. The second of a two part series, hosted by Dr. Mark Ramzy with guests Dr. Maureen Aiad and Dr. Amil Badoolah, continue our discussion but this time on the multifaceted nature of sleep, how it serves as medicine and how we can use our tools deliberately to get more of it! Cognitive Question How would your clinical performance, patience with families, and long-term career sustainability change if you treated sleep as a non-negotiable clinical intervention rather than a flexible “nice-to-have”? 💤How is Sleep Different From Rest? 1. Rest reduces load; sleep repairs systemsWe previously talked about the 7 types of rest and you can check that out hereExamples of physical rest include: pausing tasks, stepping away from the monitor, taking a walk, stretching, breathing, journaling, connecting with a colleague. This lightens your cognitive/emotional burden.Sleep is fundamentally different in that it’s an active biologic process that helps:Consolidates memory and learning (yes, including the tough cases from last night).Regulates mood, impulse control, and emotional reactivity.Supports immunity, metabolic health, and cardiovascular function.Repairs tissue, replenishes neurotransmitters, and fine-tunes neural networks.You can have “rested but underslept” days (you took breaks but got 4 hours in bed), and “slept but unrested” days (you got hours, but all junk sleep). Both matter, but they are not interchangeable.2. Sleep architecture vs. “knocking out”True restorative sleep cycles through NREM and REM in predictable patterns.Alcohol, late caffeine, and fragmented nights may help you fall asleep faster but:Suppress REM.Shorten deep sleep.Increase awakenings and light sleep.The result: you technically slept, but your brain didn’t get the “software updates” it needed.Biology isn’t built for your scheduleCircadian rhythms were designed for light-day / dark-night cycles, not:10 pm–7 am ED shifts.24-hour calls.6 nights in a row followed by days.Your body can adapt partially, but not instantly and not perfectly. That’s why:You can feel “jet-lagged” even when you haven’t traveled.Sleep before and after nights feels odd and fragile.Recognizing that “this is biologically unnatural” is key: you’re not weak; you’re fighting physiology. 🏥How This Applies to the Emergency Department or ICU? Performance & safetySleep deprivation:Slows reaction time and increases error rate.Impairs risk assessment and complex decision-making.Drops your frustration tolerance with consultants, families, and staff.In both emergency medicine and critical care, that translates into:Anchoring on the wrong diagnosis.Missing subtle clinical changes.Snapping at a tech, nurse or resident and damaging team culture. Chronic health for chronic shift workLong-term sleep disruption is associated with:Hypertension, diabetes, obesity.Depression, anxiety, burnout.Arrhythmias (e.g., AFib) and increased stroke risk.Possibly increased all-cause mortality.You’re already in a high-stress, high-exposure specialty. Chronically poor sleep amplifies that risk profile and can end a career early—or make you miserable while you’re still in it.Culture of “heroics” vs. healthSkipping sleep to pick up extra shifts, late meetings, or “just one more note” is often praised.We rarely celebrate:The attending who says “no” to a 2 pm meeting post-nights.The resident who defends their blackout-curtains-and-earplugs routine. 🛏️Different Ways to Improve Your Sleep Clarify your “sleep non-negotiables”Decide how many hours you realistically need to function (e.g., 7–9 on off days, realistic blocks on nights).Treat those hours as you would a procedure time—blocked, protected, and respected.Use caffeine like a drug, not a reflexAim for ≤ 2 cups equivalent on most days.Avoid caffeine within 4–6 hours of your planned sleep time (remember: it can hang around up to 12 hours).Consider scheduling caffeine for:Early in the shift for alertness.Strategic “coffee naps” (see below), not late-night chugging.Respect alcohol’s impact on sleepRecognize that even small to moderate doses degrade sleep architecture.Avoid using alcohol as a “sleep aid”—you’ll fall asleep faster but sleep worse.If you do drink, separate it from bedtime and keep it modest.Optimize food and fluid timingHydrate consistently on shift, but taper fluids ~4 hours before bed to reduce nocturnal bathroom trips.Avoid heavy, spicy, or large meals within 2–3 hours of sleep to decrease reflux and discomfort.Plan a light, balanced “pre-sleep” snack if going to bed hungry keeps you awake.Move your body (but not right before bed)Regular exercise improves sleep depth and latency.Try to avoid intense workouts within 2 hours of bedtime.On shift: micro-movement (stairs, brisk walks between pods, quick stretch sessions) can help alertness without wrecking sleep later.Control light exposureMaximize sunlight or bright light after waking (even if that’s 3–4 pm after a night).Minimize bright light and screens before sleep:Dim lights.Use night mode/blue-light filters if you must scroll.For daytime sleep:Use blackout curtains, tinfoil, cardboard, or sleep masks.Yes seriously use tinfoil if you have to, we talk about it on the podcast episode!Aim for “I might be blind” darkness—so dark you can’t see your hand in front of your face.Dial in your sleep environmentCool room temperature (fan or AC if possible).White noise or sound machine to mask household/traffic noise.Earplugs and eye masks as needed.Bed used primarily for sleep (and sex)—not for charting, doom scrolling, or email.Strategic power napsKeep naps ≤ 20–30 minutes to avoid sleep inertia.Prefer early-afternoon or pre-night-shift naps.Coffee nap strategy:Drink a small coffee.Immediately lie down for a 20–30 min nap.Wake up as the caffeine kicks in, combining nap benefit + stimulant.Thoughtful melatonin useRemember melatonin is a hormone, not a vitamin gummy.Lower doses often work as well as (or better than) large OTC doses.Use it intentionally and intermittently, not as a crutch every night.Over-reliance may reduce your own natural production and its effectiveness over time.Build pre-sleep ritualsRepeated, calming habits signal your body it’s time to downshift:Warm shower, gentle stretching, or yoga.Guided breathing or body scan.Brief journaling or “brain dump” of tasks to get them out of your head and onto paper.Protect from pathologic patternsIf despite consistent effort you:Snore heavily, stop breathing, or gasp in sleep.Feel excessively sleepy driving home or at work.Cannot fall asleep or stay asleep for weeks to months.Consider evaluation for sleep apnea, insomnia, or shift-work sleep disorder with your physician or sleep specialist. ⏩Immediate Action Steps for Before/During/After Your Next Shift 1. **Before the Shift**: Plan a 20–90 minute nap before your first night shift (many clinicians find 3–5 hours earlier in the day is ideal).I treat ED and ICU shifts very differently. I always sleep 3-5 hours before my night shifts aiming for the full 5 (sometimes 6 or more) hours for my ED shifts because you always have to be “on”. Depending on the ICU I’m working in, I may have a bit more downtime so 3 to 5 hours is plenty.Set a caffeine plan: decide in advance when your last dose will be (e.g., none after 2–3 am if sleeping at 8–9 am).Tell your household, “This is my sleep block” and agree on a plan for kids, pets, deliveries, etc.On my calendar, I completely block off time called “Pre-call sleep” so no meetings can be scheduled and then put my phone in airplane mode2. **During the Shift** Hydrate early; taper fluids in the last 3–4 hours of your shift Eat something light but adequate; avoid “last-minute” heavy meals right before sign-out.Build in micro-breaks and movement: one or two short walks, a few stretches, even a quick stair run if safe.Get outside or near a window for a few minutes of light exposure if possible.3. **After the Shift**On the way home:Use sunglasses to reduce bright morning light if you’re aiming for sleep soon.Avoid “just checking” email or messages; shift into wind-down mode.At home:Do a brief, calming decompression (shower, light snack, 10–15 minutes of low-stimulation TV or reading).Make your room cold, quiet, and dark (blackout curtains, tinfoil/cardboard, white noise, fan).Put your phone on Do Not Disturb and physically place it away from the bed.On my calendar, I completely block off time called “Post-call sleep” so again no meetings can be scheduled and then I personally don’t just put my phone on Do Not Disturb but rather in airplane mode and WIFI OFF If you can’t sleep after ~20–30 minutes:Get out of bed, do something calming in dim light (breathing, gentle stretching, journaling).Return to bed when sleepy—this trains your brain to associate bed with sleep, not frustration. Conclusion Rest and sleep are both critical—but they’re not interchangeable. Rest helps you step out of the constant “on” of our jobs, while sleep is the biological intervention that restores your ability to show up safely and sustainably. Rest ≠ sleep. Rest reduces load; sleep repairs your brain and body. You need both, on purpose.As EM and ICU clinicians, we’re trying to perform formula-one-level medicine with engines that often only see half their maintenance. You won’t fix shift work. You can build a sleep system that respects your biology, your schedule, and your life at home.That system starts with valuing sleep, then prioritizing it, personalizing it, trusting the process when it’s imperfect, and actively protecting both your routine and your mindset. 🚨 Clinical Bottom Line Sleep is medicine. Shift work is biologically unnatural. Struggling does not mean you’re weak; it means you’re human fighting physiology. Use your tools deliberately. Caffeine, naps, light, food, movement, melatonin, and environment can be leveraged—or can quietly sabotage you. Build and defend a personalized sleep routine. Communicate it, normalize it, and protect it from casual encroachment. You can’t control every trauma, code, or admission—but you can control how seriously you take your own recovery. Your patients, your team, and your future self all benefit when you do. Further Reading Espie CA. The ‘5 principles’ of good sleep health. J Sleep Res. 2022 Jun; PMID: 34676592Solodar, J“Sleep hygiene: Simple practices for better rest.” Harvard Health, 31 January 2025 Link is HereSuni, E.“Mastering Sleep Hygiene: Your Path to Quality Sleep.” Sleep Foundation, 7 July 2025, Link is Here Meet the Authors Mark Ramzy, DO Co-Editor-in-Chief Cardiothoracic Intensivist and EM Attending RWJBH / Rutgers Health, Newark, NJ Maureen Aiad, DO Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, New York Amil Badoolah, DO Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, New York REBEL Core Cast 119.0 – Sleep Hygiene REBEL Core Cast 119.0 – Sleep Hygiene Click here for Direct Download of ... Read More The post REBEL MIND – How to Sleep When the World Says You Can't appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.

Ghost Face is back to stab another day in Scream 7, and we also carve out time for Jason in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, in a splatterific point versus counter-point where the only thing to debate is who gets to stab …YOU!  #scream7 #nevecampbell #ghostface #jasonvorhees #fridaythe13th  #mutantfam #horrorfam

In this episode, Carrie continues exploring why scrupulosity can feel so layered and difficult to untangle. She examines the hidden fears, spiritual experiences, and beliefs about God that may be quietly fueling the struggle.Episode Highlights:How scrupulosity often attaches itself to other OCD themesWhat it means to identify the “primary obsessional doubt” beneath the surfaceWhy theology and personal history both matter in recoveryHow early relationships can shape your view of GodWhy healing may require examining both belief systems and identityWhat it looks like to move from an identity rooted in fear to one rooted in being lovedExplore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/ carriebock.com/resources/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/christianfaithandocd/and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christianfaithandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks.

Continuing the ICH Q series with ICH Q5. This episode explains why Q5 exists, how to read it, and what it means for combination products. Q5 addresses quality challenges unique to biologics made in living systems where products cannot be fully characterized by physical and chemical testing alone and show inherent variability. It harmonizes expectations for viral safety, cell substrate controls including master and working cell banks, stability, and comparability after manufacturing changes. For combination products, Q5 mainly applies to the biologic drug constituent through stability and change impact rather than device requirements.00:00 Intro to ICH Q500:25 Meet the Host00:32 Why Biologics Need Q500:56 Key Risks Explained02:11 What Q5 Covers02:40 Scope and Structure03:19 Q5 A to E Breakdown04:19 How to Read Q505:05 Q5 for Combination Products05:59 Wrap Up and Next EpisodeSubhi Saadeh is the Founder and Principal at Let's Combinate. With a background in Quality, Manufacturing Operations and R&D he's worked in Large Medical Device/Pharma organizations to support the development and launch of Hardware Devices, Disposable Devices, and Combination Products for Vaccines, Generics, and Biologics. Subhi serves currently as the International Committee Chair for the Combination Products Coalition(CPC) and as a member of ASTM Committee E55 and also served as a committee member on AAMI's Combination Products Committee.For questions, inquiries or suggestions please reach out at letscombinate.com or on the show's LinkedIn Page.

What if your school building wasn't just a place where learning happens, but one of the most powerful teachers in the room? In this episode, Mark Barga sits down with Anne Fullenkamp, Senior Director of Creative Experiences at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, to explore how thoughtfully designed spaces can spark curiosity, boost confidence, and expand what students believe is possible. From hallways that invite discovery to classrooms that adapt to every learner, Anne reveals how architecture can quietly shape mindsets, behaviors, and futures. Drawing from her accidental journey from practicing architect to museum exhibit designer—where she's spent nearly two decades living alongside her own designs—Anne shares how truly student-centered environments are built through empathy, collaboration, and treating schools like the laboratories they can be. Takeaways: Buildings as learning tools: Design schools that actively participate in learning, not just house it—every wall, hallway, and corner can tell a story Start with "what if": Center design charrettes on how spaces will look and feel, not just how many seats you need Remove barriers to curiosity: Create environments where teachers can respond in the moment without calling facilities for a work order Make movement matter: Balance gross motor and fine motor experiences throughout the day—even the hallways can serve learning Design for adaptability: Treat schools like museums—plan for environments to evolve with changing pedagogy and technology over 50+ years Budget smarter, not bigger: You don't need massive investments to start—make small bets, experiment with a corner or underused classroom first When learners thrive, communities flourish: This is the heart of radically student-centered design About Anne Fullenkamp: Anne Fullenkamp, Associate AIA, LEED AP, Senior Director of Creative Experiences, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh With more than 25 years of experience in the museum design and architectural fields, Anne is responsible for design and execution of museum experiences at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. In her role as Senior Director of Creative Experiences, she oversees the Museum's permanent exhibits and collections, artist residencies, traveling exhibit program, design consulting and other business development programs, leading complex design teams consisting of artists, scientists and researchers.  Since joining the Museum of Pittsburgh in 2006, Anne has served as lead designer, contributing to the on-going development of the Museum's Play with Real Stuff design philosophy for informal learning environments that advocates for authenticity in all museum experiences.  In addition, she is leading the Museum's universal design initiative, working with cultural organizations in Pittsburgh to advise on best practices for update the physical amenities to help make the city a hub for accessibility in the arts. As part of this work, she was part of the team to coordinate the implementation of Universal Design practices on the Museum campus, that resulted in MuseumLab, a major capital project on campus, receiving isUD certification from the University at Buffalo, School of Architecture and Planning's Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center). Anne is the point person for ongoing research with the IDEA Center in the application of universal design principles on our campus.  Likewise, she has received training from in the IDEA Center in the practice of universal design and continues to pursue continuing education opportunities in the discipline.  In recent years, Anne's work in inclusive design practices has expanded to include her design consulting work with K-12 schools. As part of the Museum's vision to transform education, Anne serves as an experience consultant for school districts, teachers and architects to help maximize the informal learning opportunities within the formal school environment, focusing specifically on the convergence of social-emotional learning and STEAM curriculum with overall health and wellbeing of the school community.   Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/ Episode 305 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

https://jo.my/wu2nflBuilding A Safety-First CultureLet's talk about safety culture in a warehouse. Safety culture is not a poster on the wall. It's what people choose to do on a normal Tuesday when nobody's watching.A strong warehouse safety culture treats safety like a core value. Not a rule you follow only when a supervisor is nearby. You can feel it in the building. A clean aisle. A slow, controlled turn on a lift. A quick callout when something looks off. That's culture.Why safety culture matters every day.One of the top priorities of a solid safety culture is protecting people. That includes your team, drivers, visitors, and even families waiting at home. And here's the thing. When safety is stable, work flows more smoothly. Less stress. Fewer injuries. Fewer equipment issues. Better morale. Better output.Here are a few tips to assist you with building a safety-first mindset: Treat safety like a value, not a checkbox. If the goal is “don't get caught,” culture stays weak. If the goal is “nobody gets hurt,” decisions change fast. Slow down at blind corners. Keep three points of contact. Wear the PPE that's required. Every time. Own your space and fix small problems early. See stretch wrap in an aisle? Pick it up. Notice a damaged pallet? Tag it and pull it from use. Small hazards turn into big injuries. Quick actions stop that chain. Speak up for safety, even if it feels awkward. A simple, “Hey, can you spot me?” or “That load looks unstable,” can prevent a bad day. Keep it respectful. Keep it direct. Most people appreciate it. Show safety in your habits when no one is watching. Park equipment in the right spot. Set the forks down. Chock wheels when required. Use the right ladder, not a pallet. That's the moment culture shows itself. Reinforce safety daily with quick, real examples. Call out good catches in huddles. Share near-miss lessons without blame. Ask, “What's the main risk in your area today?” Two minutes. Big payoff. “As always, these are potential tips. Please be sure to follow the rules and regulations of your specific facility.”Keep the culture visible and keep it moving.A safety-first mindset doesn't come from one meeting. It comes from repeated actions. Day after day. That steady effort builds trust, and trust builds consistency.Look around your area today. What would a visitor notice first? Clear walkways, stable loads, and calm equipment movement send a message. Safety lives here. Keep that message loud. You don't need perfection. You need follow-through.Thank you for being part of another episode of Warehouse Safety Tips.Until we meet next time - have a great week, and STAY SAFE!#WarehouseSafety #SafetyCulture #SafetyFirstMindset #StartSafe #SafetyFirstMindset #StartSafe #NearMissReporting #PPE #TeamSafety #SafetyHabits #WorkplaceSafety

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Today on The Gist, Actress Gina Gershon joins the show to discuss her candid new memoir, Alpha Pussy: How I Survived the Valley and Learned to Love My Boobs. She shares the hilarious story of how a tequila-fueled comedy roast landed her a memorable role on Curb Your Enthusiasm, and drops actionable advice on dodging Hollywood predators, setting ironclad boundaries, and surviving the entertainment industry on her own terms. Bound, Showgirls and more are discussed.  Plus, how the concept of 'imminence' is playing too literal a role in discussions of the war in Iran. And in the Spiel, the steelman answer to the question: 'What is the Trump administration's reason for going to war? Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist

Here is a question that should keep every sales leader up at night: What do you do when your team has gotten so comfortable managing their existing accounts that they have stopped prospecting for new ones? That is the challenge Jeff Velez brought to a recent episode of Ask Jeb. Jeff works in the real estate services industry, where referrals from agents, brokers, and affiliates drive most of the business. Retention matters. Relationships matter. But because there is always natural attrition, his team has drifted into full farmer mode. If you are shaking your head right now, you are not alone. This is one of the most common and most dangerous patterns I see in sales organizations today. The Farmer Mentality Is Killing Your Pipeline Your book of business is shrinking a little bit every single day. Accounts churn. Contacts leave. Referral partners move on. If your team is not consistently bringing in new logos, you are not standing still. You are moving backward. The reason salespeople drift into pure farming mode is just pure human nature. The bigger a rep’s book gets, the more comfortable they become. They are making money. Things are fine. Why grind through cold calls and new outreach when warm conversations with happy clients feel so much easier? And here is the other thing: calling invisible strangers is hard. The people in your existing accounts are happy to hear from you. The people you are prospecting to are not. That gap in friction is exactly why reps gravitate toward the path of least resistance every single time. The solution is not to yell at your salespeople. This is a leadership problem, not a salesperson problem. If you want your team to prospect, you have to build a system and a culture that makes prospecting non-negotiable. That starts with you. Leaders Are Repeaters If you want your team to prospect, you have to talk about it constantly. Every team meeting. Every one-on-one. Every morning huddle. Leaders are repeaters. You set the tone by what you say, what you measure, what you celebrate, and how you show up. That means when someone brings in a new logo, you ring the bell louder for that than you do for an account renewal. Renewals matter. High margin, great for the business. But if you want prospecting behavior, you have to reward and celebrate prospecting outcomes. Make sure you are not accidentally incentivizing people to farm existing account growth rather than hunt new business. That is a trap I have walked into with more organizations than I can count. You also need to take the guesswork out of who your team should be calling. Sales leaders who expect their reps to build their own prospecting lists and figure out their own targeting are setting their people up to fail. Build the list. Point them in the right direction. Get them in position to win. Then run prospecting blocks together. And I mean together. Do not send your team to the phones and retreat to your office. Lead from the front. Split the Job When You Can One of the hardest things about managing a referral-driven or relationship-heavy business is that you need people who can both hunt and farm. And the honest truth is that most people are not equally gifted at both. Hunters tend to get new business but sometimes burn relationships. Farmers build and maintain accounts beautifully but stop hunting the moment their book is comfortable. If your business can afford it, split the role. Have dedicated hunters focused on new logo creation. Have dedicated farmers or account managers focused on retention and expansion. Most small and mid-size organizations cannot do this fully, which means your leaders have to work twice as hard to build systems that force both behaviors. When you cannot split the job, you have to build structure into the day. Block time every morning specifically for new logo prospecting. It does not have to be a huge window. An hour. Two hours. But it has to be protected, consistent, and non-negotiable. And the leaders have to be visibly engaged in it, not hiding behind their screens while their people make calls. That single behavior sends more of a message than any speech ever will. This Is a Long Game Here is what I told Jeff, and what I will tell you: do not expect this to change overnight. Cultural shifts in sales organizations are slow and painful. You will have reps who resist. You will have leaders who get uncomfortable holding people accountable because they do not want the friction. Push through it anyway. Stake it in the ground. If you stay consistent in your messaging, your structure, and your expectations, you will start to see movement in twelve to eighteen months. New business will start coming in. Your team will start to feel the momentum. And that momentum builds on itself. I am dealing with this in my own organization right now. We got comfortable with our existing customers and pulled back on new outreach. The book feels fine until the day it does not, and by then you have already lost ground you cannot easily recover. A shrinking book is not sustainable. Full stop. Your Action Plan If you are a sales leader: Reset the expectation now. Make it clear that prospecting for new logos is part of the job description, not optional. Put it in writing. Talk about it constantly. Fix your compensation structure. If you are paying higher on renewals than on new business, fix that. You are paying for the behavior you are getting. Run prospecting blocks with your team. Not near your team. With your team. Lead from the front. Give them the list. Stop expecting reps to research, target, and build their own outreach pipeline. That is a leadership function. Celebrate new logos loudly. Ring the bell. Make it a bigger deal than anything else you celebrate. If you are a sales rep: Do not wait for your leader to force you. The reps who prospect consistently, even when their book is comfortable, are the ones who build the most durable careers. Treat your book like a leaky bucket. Something is always draining out. Your job is to fill it back up, every single day. Pick up the phone. Calling strangers is uncomfortable. Do it anyway. That discomfort is exactly what separates average reps from elite ones. The message is simple. A book of business that is not growing is a book of business that is dying. This is who we are. This is what we do. We prospect, every day, without exception. Want to take this to the next level in person? Join Sales Gravy at one of our live events, where we work with sales professionals and leaders to build the skills, mindset, and habits that drive elite performance. See all upcoming events at salesgravy.com/live.

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Feeling busy yet strangely stuck? We pull together a month of conversations to reveal a clearer path: lead with conscious influence, not control. Across three standout themes—self-leadership, emotional fitness, and meeting design—we show how small, intentional choices create outsized cultural ripple effects.We start by reframing where leadership lives: not in titles or dashboards, but in behavior and micro moments. Tracy Clark's lens on self-awareness challenges us to look for where we unintentionally bottleneck our teams by over controlling or rushing to certainty. The move is from hero to catalyst—asking better questions, creating space for others to step up, and letting curiosity replace the need to be right. You'll hear practical reflection prompts and a simple weekly action to step back once and watch ownership grow.Next, we add emotional depth with Melinda McCormack. People do not leave their lives at the door, and disengagement rarely happens overnight. We practice the intentional pause: notice, name, and ask why this emotion, why now, then choose a values-aligned response. Treat emotions as data that point to met or unmet needs—belonging, respect, significance. This is how leaders create psychological safety, regulate under pressure, and earn trust that compounds over time.Finally, Rebecca Hinds equips us to reclaim our calendars. Meetings aren't bad; they're badly designed. We challenge visibility bias, clarify purpose, and treat meetings like a product with users, outcomes, and constraints. You'll learn how to run a calendar reset, redesign who's in the room, set tighter timeboxes, and use small structural tweaks—like 3:05 starts—to protect energy. One better meeting can reset a team's focus and signal what your culture truly values.We close with an integrated challenge: lead one moment with self-awareness, handle one situation with empathy and emotional regulation, and redesign one meeting to be more intentional. Ready to trade busyness for impact? Subscribe, share with a leader who needs this, and leave a review with the one change you'll try this week.Send a textSupport the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!

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PJ talks to Michael Magner of Vienna Woods who put on a really special night for teenage staff and their families and he also talks about the preps for The Ryder Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The duo analyzes Persia's historical resilience, noting that even Rome struggled to subdue the empire and eventually had to treat it as an equal. They argue Americans lack "cultural sensibility," viewing Iran through modern clichés rather than recognizing its history of surviving imperialism. A thought experiment explores the potential for internal collapse, suggesting that both the US and Iran risk fracturing into independent, warlord-led "statelets" if central authority fails.1700 AENEAS

Standardized testing season is coming — and if you're already feeling the pressure of long testing days, restless students, and review overload, you're not alone.In this Dear Stellar Teacher episode, Sara and Emily share realistic, classroom-tested strategies to help you approach testing season with clarity, confidence, and calm. Instead of cramming more practice into your schedule, this conversation focuses on what actually moves the needle: building stamina, protecting routines, and keeping students regulated and motivated.If you're looking for ways to support your students without overwhelming them (or yourself), this episode will help you rethink what testing season can look like in an upper elementary classroom.Tune into this episode, for takeaways like... how to: Build test stamina gradually to prevent burnout.Treat standardized tests as a genre study to reduce pressure.Make review engaging with themes and rotations.Balance test prep with regular instruction to avoid burnout.Model calmness and positivity to set the tone for students.Resources:Sign up for our free Test Prep Email Series to get 3 classroom-ready lessons that help students slow down, read carefully, and avoid the preventable mistakes that cost them points before they even begin.Read this post to discover 5 practical, classroom-tested strategies you can teach right away to help students approach tests with more confidence, clarity, and purpose.

In this episode, step inside Deir el-Medina, the remarkably well-preserved village of the artisans who built the royal tombs of ancient Egypt. Known in antiquity as Pa Demi or “the village”, this desert settlement near Thebes (modern Luxor) was home to the skilled workers of the Set Maat, the “Place of Truth,” where pharaohs like Tutankhamun, Ramesses II, Nefertari, and Hatshepsut were laid to rest. Through tomb art, legal documents, and everyday texts, Deir el-Medina offers one of the most intimate portraits of non-elite life in ancient Egypt. Explore the lives of three individuals whose stories survive in astonishing detail. Meet Ramose, the wealthiest man in the village, whose decorated tombs and appeals to fertility goddesses reveal private hopes for an heir. Follow his adopted successor, Qenherkhepeshef, a prolific scribe whose tomb preserved the famous “Book of Dreams,” a guide to omens written in red and black ink. Finally, Naunakhte, whose surviving will shows that women in the New Kingdom owned property and controlled how it was inherited. Offline Sources Cited: Blerk, Nicolaas J. 2021. The Contribution of Papyrus Ashmolean Museum 1945.97 (“Naunakht's Will & Related Documents”) to Our Understanding of The Ancient Egyptian Testamentary Disposition and Succession Law. Fundamina 2021:101–142. Cerny, Jaroslav. 1945. The Will of Naunakhte and the Related Documents. The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology 31:29–53. Davies, Benedict. 1999. Who's Who at Deir El-Medina: A Prosopographic Study of The Royal Workman's Community. Egyptologische Uitgaven No. 13. Nederlands Instituut voor het Nabije Oosten, Leiden. Dorn, Andreas. 2022. Tagging in the Valley of the Kings around 1200–1150 BC. Social practices and personal habits. TAG: Name Writing in Public Space. A Reader of the 2017 Conference about Tagging at Freie Universität Berlin, Edited by E. Birzin, J. Abarca and M. Hübner, Berlin 2022, 96–103. Links See photos related to episode topics on Instagram Loving the macabre lore? Treat your host to a coffee! Website | The Will of Naunakhte at the Ashmolean Museum Website | The Book of Dreams at the British Museum Website | More Info About the latest Deir el-Medina Excavations led by IFAO Website | Dig Diaries from the 2026 Workers Cemetery Excavations led by the Museo Egizio Transcripts For transcripts of this episode head over to: https://archpodnet.com/tpm/32 ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to create lasting change in your life through small, intentional actions? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explains the ripple effect and how tiny decisions in your daily life can lead to massive results over time. Learn why developing a growth mindset, taking small steps toward your goals, and maintaining perseverance are essential for personal growth, mindset coaching, and long-term success.Michael highlights the importance of understanding that every choice shapes your behavior and identity, and that waiting for the perfect moment often leads to missed opportunities. He uses practical examples to show how slow, consistent progress builds momentum and how proactive action—even in small doses—can transform your life.What You'll Learn in This Episode• How the ripple effect makes small actions create significant results• Why understanding daily decisions is crucial for personal growth• How slow, consistent steps lead to long-term success• Why taking no action prevents progress and growth• Strategies to overcome obstacles and maintain momentumKey Takeaways✅ Small actions can lead to big life changes✅ Many people underestimate the power of their daily decisions✅ Personal growth requires patience and consistency✅ Treat personal development like a marathon, not a sprint✅ Every decision either reinforces your goals or moves you away from them✅ Change is challenging but necessary for achieving success✅ Stability without action can cause stagnation✅ Small, manageable steps create lasting transformation✅ The ripple effect works both ways: positive or negative✅ Perseverance and proactive action drive personal development

Cultural narratives are changing. We explore how wellness, presence, and emotional depth are becoming the new markers of status.Start your journey with our FREE course:⁠⁠ The Sober Girl Blueprint⁠⁠Want community? Join the ⁠Sober Girls Mastermind⁠ for weekly group calls, expert trainings, and daily support with Michaela & Erinn here⁠Inside: weekly group calls, expert masterclasses, exclusive trainings, private group chat, and direct support from Michaela & Erinn.Connect with us. DM us anytime with questions, coaching inquiries, or episode ideas.Follow us on Instagram →⁠ @2sobergirlspodcast⁠Join our VIP email list →⁠ 2sobergirls.com/vip⁠Resources & SupportConnect with us: ⁠Michaela on Instagram⁠ | ⁠Download Michaela's Free Resources⁠⁠Erinn on Instagram⁠ | ⁠Get Erinn's Sober Life Simplified Guide⁠Loved the episode? Treat us to a coffee:⁠ buymeacoffee.com/2sobergirlspodcast⁠Rate, review, and share to support the pod!Support our sponsors:⁠ 2sobergirls.com/sponsors⁠Disclaimer: We are not addiction specialists, but we can help guide you to the right support if needed. This podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support your personal journey. It is not medical advice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anish Agarwal went from MIT PhD researcher to founding Traversal, an AI company building intelligent site reliability engineering agents for the enterprise. In this episode, he breaks down what it actually takes to lead an AI first company when your entire career was built inside a lab.This is not your typical founder story. Anish never planned to start a company. He was on track to be a professor at Columbia when generative AI hit and rewired his trajectory. Now he is two years into the CEO seat, recruiting top talent away from high paying jobs, and building a product at the intersection of causal machine learning and agentic systems.We get into the mechanics of that transition. How do you go from publishing papers to pitching investors? What does storytelling look like when you are convincing engineers to leave comfortable roles and bet on your vision? And what happens when you start a company without even having an idea?Anish also tackles a question the AI space is wrestling with right now. Is a PhD becoming table stakes for building an AI first company? His answer is more nuanced than you might expect. It is not the degree. It is the training. Reading the landscape, navigating uncertainty, and evaluating models with scientific rigor. Those skills separate builders from everyone else.Key TakeawaysThe best AI founders are not chasing credentials. They are leveraging research instincts to read where models and architectures are heading, and that foresight creates real competitive edges.Starting a company without an idea is not reckless if you have the right co founders. Anish and his team showed up to a WeWork every day and treated idea exploration like a research problem until the right opportunity clicked.Storytelling is the most underrated leadership skill in technical companies. Whether you are recruiting, raising capital, or explaining your product to nontechnical buyers, packaging complexity into a clear narrative is what moves people.Every decision as a founder is a bet, including the decision to do nothing. Viewing inaction as a strategic choice changes how you prioritize and how fast you move.As AI writes more code, someone has to make sure it works in production. That gap between code generation and reliability is where Traversal lives, and it is only getting wider.Timestamped Highlights(00:36) What Traversal does and why AI powered site reliability engineering is a massive unsolved problem in enterprise software(02:00) The moment generative AI changed everything and why Anish walked away from a career he loved(08:43) How Traversal found its problem without starting with an idea, and the co founder dynamic that made it work(14:29) The real advantage of a PhD in AI and why it has nothing to do with the letters after your name(19:49) Advice for PhDs entering the job market on how to position research experience so hiring managers actually get it(20:29) Two years into the CEO role, what Anish wishes he had known and the skills that matter most for early stage foundersWords That Stuck"If AI is writing your code, it has to fix it too. And right now it is only writing the code."Founder PlaybookPick a problem that sustains you for decades. Anish looks for problems that keep getting more complicated because that is where long term value compounds. If the problem has a ceiling, your company does too.Treat recruiting like a core product skill. Painting a compelling picture of the mission is not a nice to have. It is the engine that pulls exceptional talent away from safe, well paying jobs.Think of everything as a series of bets. Fundraising, hiring, product decisions, even waiting. Inaction is a bet too. Once you see it that way, you stop overthinking and start moving with intention.Subscribe to The Tech Trek wherever you listen. If this one hit home, share it with a founder or tech leader navigating their own leap. Follow the show on LinkedIn for more.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!See your future, be your future...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) touched on the NFL Combine in all its glory.They discussed who shined in their glorified pajamas, as well as what dudes would look sweet with a Gennings Dunker mullet in the CFB world.After that, the guys ranked the best and worst head coaches in the Big 12, all before seeing what The Atheltic's Ralph Russo had to say about the future of coaching in the Power Four.To tie a bow on this program, Buhler asked Cody about if Fernando Mendoza's magical 2025 season at Indiana could be replicated for a Heisman Trophy virgin school before taking this thing off the track with some good, old-fashioned LSR.Treat people better than the Pittsburgh Steelers do their players because this is False Start!Support the show

If you've just had your baby and your milk hasn't arrived yet, the first thing to know is that your body is not failing you. It's actually doing something remarkably complex behind the scenes, and most people, including most healthcare providers, never take the time to explain what that actually looks like.This episode is for every mum who has found herself Googling this question at 2am, wondering if something has gone wrong. It hasn't. But understanding the biology of what's happening can make all the difference in how you feel about it.This is the first episode of our brand new series, The Science Behind, where Dr Renee White takes your real questions and unpacks the science in a way that actually makes sense in real life.You'll Hear About:Why your milk supply started months before your baby arrivedWhat progesterone, prolactin and oxytocin are actually doing to establish your supplyWhy stress has a measurable impact on your letdown reflexHow the demand and supply loop works, and what it means for those early feedsWhen a delay beyond day five is worth a conversation with your midwife or GPWhat your body is doing right now is extraordinary. Coordinating multiple hormonal systems, responding to your baby's cues, producing something completely new, all while recovering from one of the most physically demanding experiences a human body goes through. The timing of your milk coming in is biology, not a measure of how well you're doing.If you found this episode helpful, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And subscribe so you don't miss an episode of The Science of Motherhood.Resources & Links

When two college dads realized how little real-world money education their kids were getting, they didn't complain they wrote a book. Financial advisor Steve Short and business owner Mark Schlipman met at a dad's weekend and quickly bonded over a shared concern: most young adults are entering life with almost no financial foundation. In this episode, Steve and Mark share the story behind their “passion project” book, designed to give teens, college students, and young professionals a simple, step-by-step path to financial freedom without needing a financial advisor. You'll hear how Steve's experience as a fiduciary advisor shaped the book's transparent, no sales approach, why they devoted two-plus hours every Monday for over two years to get it written, and how they built a framework parents can actually use to teach their kids about money. Instead of shaming people for buying lattes or insisting on extreme frugality, Steve and Mark lay out a realistic system that balances discipline with enjoyment. They explain how to treat your personal finances like a business, schedule weekly “money meetings” with yourself, and set up savings habits that still leave about 30% of your income for fun. Along the way, Steve shares a personal wake-up call when his car payment was bigger than his mortgage and how that mistake reshaped his views on debt, goals, and delayed gratification. Whether you're a parent wanting to pass on better money habits, a young adult just starting out, or someone who's never had financial concepts explained simply, you'll walk away with practical steps you can start implementing this week. Quotes: “Most people think young adults need a financial advisor. Our view? If you understand a few core principles and follow the steps, you can do this yourself.” “We're not here to latte, shame you. You can enjoy life and still hit your financial goals if you have a plan and stick to it.” “Treat your personal finances like a business. Put time on the calendar every week to look at your numbers, your budget, and where the money is leaking.” Resources: Mark Schlipman on LinkedIn Steve Short on LinkedIn The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom: A Guide to Helping Young Adults Build Wealth

When the days are short and the bench time is shorter, what keeps us building? We open the studio door on a fast, funny, and honest ride through the parts of scale modeling that actually matter: a workspace that invites you to sit down, a ritual that signals “now we create,” and a community that shows up when motivation dips. The mailbag sets the tone—digital galleries that make old builds new again, a legendary decal mishap that proves perfection isn't required, and a smart question about the power of influencers. Do YouTube pros push products or possibilities? We separate inspiration from imitation and share how to borrow techniques without losing your voice.Then we tackle fear targets with real tactics. A 1/32 resin Viggen in splinter camo? Treat the paint job as its own project, build clean first, and practice masks on a cheap mule. Wingnut Wings rigging anxiety? De‑risk the process with repeatable steps and scrap‑wing drills. Along the way, we rediscover why the hobby sticks: it's Shangri‑La for busy minds, a hands‑on history lab, and the start of friendships that carry far beyond the bench. Listener stories echo our own—escapism, creativity, and shelves that chart the evolution from Wildcat to Bearcat.On the bench, we move a Hellcat through oils, satin, and chips, and push the Roosevelt build with neat bare‑metal‑foil masking tricks for razor‑clean trim. In the stash‑temptation corner, we nerd out over new releases: Tamiya's M24 Chaffee, BT upgrades and turrets, a 1/48 Vulcan with the wingspan of a stingray, and a 1/35 Me 323 that begs for a rolling cargo diorama. We wrap with the simple rule we live by: if you're not enjoying it, change what you're doing. Want more of this energy in your feed? Hit follow, rate us five stars, and share the show with a modeling friend who needs a spark.Pelicon'26 - a show to attend in the Tampa, FL area Emmas Planes - a listener recommened websiteModel Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes, Mixing supplies, and great advice!SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!KitMasxCustom Canopy Masks for the Scale ModelerDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

Greetings, morons! Today we're breaking down the rise of plastic surgery, the people getting injected in places no one asked for, and the headlines that sent us spiraling. Plus: Team USA hockey glory, birthday-text disasters, kids running wild, and a tourist who found out she was pregnant… in labor. What are ya, nuts?!Write in your questions to goodguyspodcast1@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code GOODGUYS at https://branchbasics.com/GOODGUYS #branchbasicspodGet organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.com/goodguys Treat your Palentine with Ollie! Go to ollie.com/goodguys and use code goodguys to get 60% off your first box!For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code GOODGUYS10 Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.