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Nymphs are supposed to be heavy and sink straight to the bottom, where the fish spend most of their time - right? Yes, that's what MOST nymphs are designed to do. But some are tied without any weight at all, and they're great for using when the fish are a bit picky, feeding during a heavy hatch, or you just want to switch up how you're approaching the water.  Today on Untangled, you'll learn all about the merits of weightless nymphs, and why they're a style of fly you should consider having in your box.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT

Finding good wading gear that works for your stlye of fishing, AND that's within your budget, feels almost impossible sometimes. It's tough to know what exactly you need from your waders and boots.  Well, Spencer has spent the past decade reviewing gear for fly fishing magazines, and he's been fly fishing for over 20 years. Today on Untangled, he's going to share the particular features he looks for in waders and boots, and how you can use that knowledge to find the PERFECT set of wading gear for you.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Wader Buying Guide - CHECK IT OUT Get the FREE Wading Boot Buying Guide - CHECK IT OUT Skwala Gear We Recommend - BOOTS & WADERS

Do you have a fly box that's full of go-to patterns for your local creek? And maybe another one that's stuffed with all the right flies for the tailwater you visit a few times a year?  And let's be honest for a sec — when's the last time you used EVERY fly in those boxes? How many of those patterns are there mostly for emotional support? Or do they just weigh down your pack and make it hard to find the pattern you're looking for? I think the secret to a good fly box isn't variety of patterns. Instead, it's about hitting every life cycle stage of the major insects — midges, mayflies, caddis, and stoneflies. A few imitations of each are all I often reach for in about 90% of trout fishing situations.  So today on Untangled, I'll share more about this approach to picking flies and stocking your box, so you can hit the water without hauling an entire fly shop along with you.  You'll also learn about:  The wet wading gear we recommend Why some flies work better in some places than other flies do The importance of caddisflies for trout around the globe Some tips on improving your dry fly presentation LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT Get the FREE Wet Wading Guide - CHECK IT OUT PODCAST - The 10 Flies You Need For Trout - CHECK IT OUT VIDEO - The Guide to Wet Wading - CHECK IT OUT

Recorded on June 6, 2026, at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, NY This dharma talk was given by guest teachers, Chodo Robert Campbell and Koshin Paley Ellison, of New York Zen Center. They spoke about how essential the practices of making atonement and taking responsibility are within Soto Zen practice. They addressed the challenge of working skillfully with these practices when questions arise within a community about a disconnection between responsibility and ethics. Zen teacher, bereavement specialist, and grief counselor, Chodo Robert Campbell is a recognized leader for those suffering with the complexities of death, dying, aging, and sobriety. With his husband, Koshin Paley Ellison, he co-founded the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, integrating contemplative approaches with contemporary medicine. Under his leadership, NYZC developed the Foundations in Contemplative Care and Contemplative Medicine Fellowship, reaching tens of thousands internationally. Chodo is a recognized Soto Zen Teacher and serves on faculty at University of the West, University of Arizona Medical School's Center for Integrative Medicine, and the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine. Author, Zen teacher, and Jungian psychotherapist, Koshin Paley Ellison is a leader in the contemplative medicine movement. With his husband, Chodo Campbell, he co-founded the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, developing the Foundations in Contemplative Care and Contemplative Medicine Fellowship. Author of Untangled and Wholehearted, Koshin is a recognized Soto Zen Teacher who serves on faculty at University of Arizona Medical School's Center for Integrative Medicine, the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, and University of the West, and is visiting professor at the McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics at University of Texas Health Science Center. New York Zen Center: https://www.zencare.org/ The BZC Podcast is offered free of charge and made possible by the donations we receive. If these teachings have benefited your life, please consider supporting the program with a donation (suggested $2-7/episode, or whatever feels right for you!). You can donate to Brooklyn Zen Center at brooklynzen.org under ‘Giving.' Thank you for your generosity!

Have you ever heard someone say something like "Oh, the flows on the river are good today, that means the fishing will be great!" And you're a bit too embarrassed to ask why flows matter? Maybe you've even heard the phrase "CFS" thrown around too?  Well, high and low water flows have different impacts on how the fishing is. Too high, and it's tough, or impossible, to fish. Too low, and the water's too warm for trout. Learning how to read flow charts, though, gives you the power to hit the water at just the right time.  So today on Untangled, I'll explain exactly what river flows and CFS means, how it impacts fishing, and how you can use it to pick the best place to spend your day on the water.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE

The biggest lie in fly fishing is that there's an exactly-perfect, foolproof, never-fail method to fish every piece of water, and that if you study or learn enough, you'll never get skunked.  Here's the truth -- great anglers still get skunked, or at the very least, have TOUGH days on the water. But one skill they've mastered? The ability to sift through the advice that's out there, and learn how to apply it to their unique situations.  On today's episode of Untangled, that's exactly what you'll learn. You'll get advice on how to implement fly fishing advice so you actually see results on the water.  You'll also learn about:  Whether mink eat trout, and how much impact mink predation can have on trout populations The knot we prefer to use for 99% of fishing here at VFC Why the knot you use DOESN'T really matter How to pick flies to use based on where you're going fishing LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT GEAR - Ultimate Fly Collection from VFC - CHECK IT OUT RESOURCE - The Study on Mink Predation - CHECK IT OUT

Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS) is a type of electrical stimulation that can theoretically increase rewiring in the brain (neuroplasticity).  Small trials suggest that it can improve walking in MS but thus far there are no data in people living with ALS.  Here we further discuss the mechanism, studies in other conditions, and potential risks.

June usually means high water, big bugs, happy fish, and the first days that are warm enough to think about wet wading. June's also the first month when some of the high country starts opening up, which means your favorite small streams and ponds are just a hike away.  The most challenging thing about June fishing, though, is navigating the high water and finding the fish. Once you know what to look for, though, you can have some fantastic days out there.  So, today on Untangled, we'll take a look at all the key info you need to know to have great days on the water this June. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE FLIES - Get the 3-Packs From VFC - CHECK THEM OUT Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT FLIES TO USE IN JUNE Parachute Adams, sizes 10-18 Parachute PMD, size 14 Green Drakes, size 10 Trusty Rusty, size 12 Last Chance Cripple, sizes 12-16 Sparkle Dun, sizes 16-20 Frenchie, sizes 14-18 Crackback, sizes 14-18 Elk Hair Caddis, sizes 14-18 Puff Caddis, size 14 Half-baked caddis, sizes 14-18 Hare's Ear, sizes 14-18 CDA Caddis, size 14 Stimulator, sizes 12-14 Yellow Sally, size 14 Prince Nymph, sizes 12-16 CDC Pheasant Tail, sizes 12-16 Pat's Rubberlegs, sizes 10-12 Royal Flush, size 12 Golden Stone nymph, sizes 12-14 Sow Bugs, sizes 14-18 Zebra Midges, sizes 14-18 Demon Midge, sizes 16-18 Perdigons, size 14-16    

Hi there,Welcome back to Untangled. It's written by me, ​​​​​​​Charley Johnson​​​​​​​, and valued​​​​​​​​​​​​ by ​​​​members​​​​ like you. ​​​Help me make it better?​​​​Today I'm sharing my conversation with Angelica Quicksey, Managing Director of New_Public, about the rise of the agentic interface era, and how we might shape it.As always, please send me feedback on today's post by replying to this email. I read and respond to every note.On to the show!Untangled HQ​Big update: I'm getting married next weekend! So I'm going to take a short break from Untangled, and I'll be back in your inbox on June 21.In the meantime, don't forget to sign up for the next Untangled community event on See the System — a one-hour workshop where we start not with the tool but with the system it would enter. Bring a specific use case you're weighing, and leave with a map, a vision statement, and a Proceed/Pause/Decline decision you can actually defend.Deep Dive​We Don't Have to Build the Filter Bubble of OneThis week I spoke with Angelica Quicksey, Managing Director of New_ Public, about their new report After the Feed: Trust, connection, and the next era of social technology — which argues that we've crossed into a new era of social technology, as consequential a shift as the move from newspaper editors to algorithmic feeds was fifteen years ago: the agentic interface era. Let's dig in.New_Public's whole orientation comes from urban planning — what physical public space can teach us about the digital kind — and early in our conversation Angelica described what algorithmic social media actually feels like: you wake up every morning in Times Square. Bright, loud, and engineered to separate you from your money and your attention. Even people who enjoy visiting Times Square don't want to live there! And yet that's the only public space the last fifteen years built for us — one deafening square, optimized to keep us standing in it as long as possible.The argument in After the Feed is that we're being pulled out of the square, whether we like it or not. A few forces are doing the pulling at once.The first is that the feed is no longer where our social lives or our information diet actually live. People will still scroll — parasocial entertainment isn't going anywhere — but the place we go to figure out what's happening, what to think, what to do, is increasingly a chat with an agent. Think about that handoff for a second. It used to be Walter Cronkite. Then it was the algorithmically ranked feed. Now it's a chat window built just for you, and nobody else.The second is that the big platforms are quietly falling apart anyway — not because anyone reformed them, but because AI broke the things holding them together. Harassment is happening at industrial scale. The genuine back-and-forth between people is drying up. Machine-generated slop is everywhere, and bots already make up the majority of internet traffic. The gardens are still walled, but the walls are crumbling from the inside.And the third is that, as engagement gets cheaper to fake, the metrics that used to signal real human attention stop meaning much of anything. Likes, followers, reviews — all gameable. So the scarce thing is no longer attention; it's trust. New_Public has a nice term for what trust looks like once you try to make it operational: thick reputation. Not “10K followers,” but “contributed thoughtfully to this community for two years.” Not “verified,” but “vouched for by people I trust.”But being pulled out of Times Square is not the same as arriving somewhere good. Angelica named the failure mode hiding underneath the whole promise: the filter bubble of one. We leave the deafening square and we don't get the online equivalent of parks and libraries; we each get an information world drawn so tightly around us that nothing is held in common anymore. The old filter bubble at least had other people in it. This one wouldn't. And it's the default outcome, not the worst case, if nobody designs against it.So the real question the report is asking isn't what's replacing the feed? It's what do we want to build in the space the feed is vacating — before the defaults get set for us?And the hopeful part of New_Public's answer is that the raw materials are suddenly cheap. The cost of building software has fallen off a cliff: a community platform for 500 people used to cost millions, and now you can stand one up for a few hundred dollars a month. The old logic that said a platform needs billions of users to be worth building simply stops applying. A neighborhood, a hobbyist group, a mutual aid network, a book club — each can finally have software built just for it. Thousands of small, purpose-built spaces, instead of one square for everyone.Which sounds lovely until you try to run one! Healthy communities don't tend themselves; they're held together by stewards — the people who set norms, welcome newcomers, manage conflict, keep the shared memory. It's real labor, usually unpaid, and burnout is the most common reason these spaces collapse. So the obvious move is to hand the routine moderation work to an AI agent and free the human steward up for the hard stuff that really requires care.Perhaps, but Angelica pointed to research on call centers that complicates the whole thing. When you route the easy tickets to self-service and leave the humans only the hard ones, the humans burn out faster. It turns out the easy work wasn't filler. It was rhythm. It was rest. Strip it away and you don't always get a more strategic steward; you get an exhausted one.This is the question I keep finding underneath every “what can we automate?” conversation, and it's the thread that ties the whole report together for me. We treat routine as fungible — the part we can safely lift out — when sometimes it's exactly where judgment gets built, where a steward comes to know the texture of her own community. The friction wasn't always a cost to be eliminated. Sometimes it was doing the work. So maybe the better question isn't what can we hand off? It's what is the rhythm quietly doing that we haven't named yet?That, in the end, is what I admire about After the Feed. It isn't a promise that things will work out. It's that Angelica and her colleagues are doing the thing tech criticism has mostly refused to do for fifteen years: describing, in concrete terms, what it would look like if we got it right. Many small spaces built for actual communities, owned by their members, connected through open protocols so you can carry your history with you. AI working quietly in the background as a kind of shared memory, rather than running the show out front. Stewards supported, paid, and designed for. Parks and plazas and libraries — not one more Times Square.That's a long way from where we are. But it's worth knowing someone's building toward it.Until next time,CharleyWork With Me​Here are 3 ways I can help:* ​​​​​​​​​Advising:​​​​​​​​ I can help you navigate uncertainty, make sense of AI, and steward change in your system.* ​​​​​​​​​Organizational Training:​​​​​​​​ Everything you and your team need to cut through the tech-hype and implement strategies that catalyze true systems change. (For either Stewarding AI or Systems Change for Tech & Society Leaders)* ​​​​​​​​​1:1 Leadership Coaching:​​​​​​​​ I can help you facilitate change — in yourself, your organization, and the system you work within.​​ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit untangled.substack.com

How many flies do you have in your box right now? A few dozen? A few hundred? More than a thousand? Yeah, it's great to have a lot of flies on hand - but that many choices makes it easy to overthink your fly selection. That can lead to you switching flies too often, when the real reason you're not catching fish has to do with your presentation. So, today on Untangled, you'll learn a bit more about why it's a good idea to pare down your fly selection, and the 10 fly patterns you could catch 90% of trout with.  You'll also learn about:  How long flies should last before they fall apart Whether you should focus on fishing other types of flies (nymphs and streamers) during a hatch How to fish deep on a lake without sinking fly line LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Year-Round Hatch Chart - CHECK IT OUT

What's keeping you from having consistent, repeatable success on the water? From fishing with the same sort of confidence you see guides approach it with, or anglers who've been fishing for decades. Is it really just time and honing a bunch of technical skills, like casting, or fly selection?  That stuff helps. But the best anglers I know — the ones I say I wanna be like when I grow up — aren't necessarily the best casters, and NONE of them can tell you the latin name of every bug on the water.  What they all have in common is simple — they're incredible at watching the water, and using what they see to inform how they tackle any given situation. More than anything, this is the skill that separates good from great anglers.  Today on Untangled, I'll walk you through why this is so important, and how mastering the art of watching and waiting will make you a noticeably more successful angler. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT

From AI to skills-based jobs, to a growing immigrant population, we're looking at what's redefining central Ohio's workforce and economy.We'll share powerful stories, elevate the voices most affected, and examine what's working and what's not.The discussion happened as part of WOSU's Inside: Reshaping Work Townhall.Host:Amy Juravich, host of All Sides with Amy Juravich, WOSU Public MediaPanel:Lisa Patt-McDaniel, CEO, AspyrChris Berry, CEO, Ohio XNadia Kasvin, director, US Together

From AI to skills-based jobs, to a growing immigrant population, we're looking at what's redefining central Ohio's workforce and economy.We'll share powerful stories, elevate the voices most affected, and examine what's working and what's not.The discussion happened as part of WOSU's Inside: Reshaping Work Townhall.Host:Amy Juravich, host of All Sides with Amy Juravich, WOSU Public MediaPanel:Lisa Patt-McDaniel, CEO, AspyrChris Berry, CEO, Ohio XNadia Kasvin, director, US Together

ISRIB stands for “integrated stress response inhibitor).  As we discuss here, it is an oral medication that inhibits an intracellular pathway called the integrative stress response pathway.  It is not FDA approved for any condition but is available in Spain without a prescription.  There are theoretical ways that inhibiting this pathway could help a person with ALS, and there is promising data from preclinical ALS models.  However, it is not clear that ISRIB is soluble enough to get into motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, and 2 of 3 trials of agents targeting the same pathway failed to show any benefits in people with ALS.  The risks of this product in ALS are not known.

What information do you ACTUALLY need to know if you're getting started in fly fishing? What's going to help you improve, and what's just going to add to the noise? Well, there are a lot of opinions on this topic. This week on Untangled, Spencer Durrant shares the 5 things he wishes he knew when he started fly fishing, A LONG time ago.  You'll also learn about:  Why and when you need to fish really small flies Why you should focus more on presentation than fly selection What wet flies are and how they're used Some tips on fishing streamers in runoff Why you shouldn't overthink technique LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT PODCAST - Wet Flies Explained - WATCH IT NOW

When the wind picks up and you suddenly can't land your flies right where you want them anymore, what do you do? If you're anything like me, you probably make a few classic mistakes that are actively harming your ability to fly cast in the wind. Today on Untangled, you'll learn about the 3 big mistakes to avoid, and the things you should do instead, to battle the wind when it inevitably shows up.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW   Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT GEAR - Shop the VFC Fly Collections - CHECK THEM OUT

Deciding what to do after high school used to feel like a one-way street leading straight to a four-year university.Today, however, the rising cost of tuition and a shifting labor market have reopened the debate between the traditional college path and specialized trade schools.And now, the rise of artificial intelligence has added a complex layer to this age-old debateWhile a four-year degree focuses on critical thinking, and trade schools emphasize essential manual expertise, the rapid advancement of AI now threatens to automate roles in both sectors.Join All Sides as we untangle the college vs. trade school vs. AI debate.Guests:Jeff Strohl, research professor and director, Georgetown University Center on Education and the WorkforceStephanie Hightower, president & CEO, Columbus Urban LeagueKevin Fox, founder, Foxwerx Group

Deciding what to do after high school used to feel like a one-way street leading straight to a four-year university.Today, however, the rising cost of tuition and a shifting labor market have reopened the debate between the traditional college path and specialized trade schools.And now, the rise of artificial intelligence has added a complex layer to this age-old debateWhile a four-year degree focuses on critical thinking, and trade schools emphasize essential manual expertise, the rapid advancement of AI now threatens to automate roles in both sectors.Join All Sides as we untangle the college vs. trade school vs. AI debate.Guests:Jeff Strohl, research professor and director, Georgetown University Center on Education and the WorkforceStephanie Hightower, president & CEO, Columbus Urban LeagueKevin Fox, founder, Foxwerx Group

On the eve of the Giro d'Italia, the first grand tour of the cycling year, James Emmett and David Cushnan unpack professional cycling's business model and examine the tensions at the heart of it.Reflecting on James' conversation with INEOS-Grenadiers CCO Tom Hill, they discuss the dominant role of Tour de France-organiser ASO in the sport, and the efforts the UCI WorldTour teams are making to try and grow their own revenues in a sport where sponsorship is particularly critical. They also consider the challenges of building brand equity in teams when team names change so regularly, as sponsors come and go.Elsewhere, there's reaction as UC3, the joint venture between Uefa and European Football Clubs set up to commercialise Europe's club competitions, confirms a raft of fresh media rights agreements for the next cycle. Plus, why the Met Gala is now firmly part of the annual sports calendar.

I used to HATE fishing with nymphs. What bugged me the most was dealing with split shot - taking it off, or putting it on my rig. You've gotta get those tiny slits in the shot lined up with your tippet, then crimp it down, and NOT drop it all in the river. It's not fun to cast with, either.  The biggest problem is how much split shot actually effects your ability to feel what your flies are doing, and how they're drifting. By ditching split shot, you gain a TON of feedback and control over your rig. That means more fish in the net. Today on Untangled, you'll learn how to get your flies down deep without split shot, and why it's actively harming your nymphing game.  You'll also learn about:  Why you should put your own spin on fly patterns, if you tie your own flies Why a 6-weight rod is ideal for sink-tip lines and streamers How to spot the bugs when fish are rising, so you can accurately match the hatch  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Pocket Nymphing Guide - CHECK IT OUT

Get your dry fly rod ready, because May means some of the best hatches you'll see all year! In this month's fly fishing report, you'll leran all about the bugs that will hatch in May, the flies we recommend for imitating them, and a couple of pro tips for making the most of fishing before runoff hits.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT GEAR - Shop the VFC Fly Collections - CHECK THEM OUT Recommended Fly Patterns  Parachute Adams Parachute Purple Haze Blue Dun, Green Drake Parachute Trusty Rusty Parachute PMD Parachute BWO Sparkle Dun Klinkhammer Last Chance Cripple Hare's Ear Frenchies Gunslinger Crackback Puff caddis Elk hair caddis Missing link Foam caddis Pheasant tail CDA caddis Peeping caddis Griffiths Gnat Matt's Midge Zebra Midge WD40 Demon Midges Royal Flush Golden Stone 20-incher stone Pat's Rubberlegs     

A new report from the American Immigration Council shows that immigrants play a crucial role in Ohio's economy.In 2023, immigrants earned $27.3 billion in income and paid $7.3 billion in local, state and federal taxes.Immigrants help fill Ohio's workplace shortages.Hear from the City of Columbus about how they are connecting immigrants to in-demand jobs in central Ohio.And learn about the key role H-2A Visa workers play in Ohio's food system.Guests:Micaela McConnell, policy manager on the State and Local Initiatives team, American Immigration CouncilKym Douglas, director of the City of Columbus' Department of NeighborhoodsAnisa Kline, human geographer and researcher with expertise in immigration, guest worker programs and farmworker health

A new report from the American Immigration Council shows that immigrants play a crucial role in Ohio's economy.In 2023, immigrants earned $27.3 billion in income and paid $7.3 billion in local, state and federal taxes.Immigrants help fill Ohio's workplace shortages.Hear from the City of Columbus about how they are connecting immigrants to in-demand jobs in central Ohio.And learn about the key role H-2A Visa workers play in Ohio's food system.Guests:Micaela McConnell, policy manager on the State and Local Initiatives team, American Immigration CouncilKym Douglas, director of the City of Columbus' Department of NeighborhoodsAnisa Kline, human geographer and researcher with expertise in immigration, guest worker programs and farmworker health

The caddis hatch sometimes get overlooked in all our excitement over mayflies and stoneflies, especially early in the season.  But caddis hatches stay consistent throughout the summer, and they only become more important for trout as the season stretches on. Plus, the first big caddis hatch of the year can be an absolute blast if you hit it right.  This week on Untangled, we'll take a detailed look at the caddis hatch: when these bugs start getting active, their lifecycle and behavior, and the flies we recommend for a successful day out on the water. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT Shop The VFC 3-Packs - CHECK THEM OUT

We've all heard the buzzwords: AI, automation, and hybrid.But behind the tech are the people who will actually drive our world forward.Join us for Untangled from All Sides as we look past the headlines to ask: Are we actually ready for the workers of tomorrow?From the classroom to the boardroom, we're mapping out the skills, the shifts and the mindset needed to thrive in a world that hasn't even been built yet.Is there such a thing as a 'future-proof' workforce? We're talking about how we prepare today's students for jobs that don't exist yet and how we ensure no one gets left behind.Guests:Scot McLemore, vice president for talent strategy, Columbus State Community CollegeLisa Gray, president, Ohio ExcelsMatt Damschroder, director, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

We've all heard the buzzwords: AI, automation, and hybrid.But behind the tech are the people who will actually drive our world forward.Join us for Untangled from All Sides as we look past the headlines to ask: Are we actually ready for the workers of tomorrow?From the classroom to the boardroom, we're mapping out the skills, the shifts and the mindset needed to thrive in a world that hasn't even been built yet.Is there such a thing as a 'future-proof' workforce? We're talking about how we prepare today's students for jobs that don't exist yet and how we ensure no one gets left behind.Guests:Scot McLemore, vice president for talent strategy, Columbus State Community CollegeLisa Gray, president, Ohio ExcelsMatt Damschroder, director, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

Ice-off is a magical time: it's when some of the biggest trout in any body of water come within easy casting distance of shore. That means it's one of the best times of year for you to tie into what could be your new personal best trout on a fly rod! So, to take advantage of this great fishing, this week's episode of Untangled is a deep-dive into all things ice-off fly fishing: why it's so productive, tactics to find and hook fish, as well as advice on gear and flies.  You'll also learn about:  How to find new places to fly fish The value of fishing water that gets a lot of pressure How and why the tips we talk about on Untangled apply to other regions of the country, not just the Rockies The best use cases for a 7wt rod How to effectively fish nymphs in lakes and rivers LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Rigs & Knots Pocket Guide - CHECK IT OUT

Alright, let's be honest for a sec — how often do you feel like you're catching fish more out of luck than skill?  I remember feeling that way all the time when I started fly fishing. Honestly, that feeling didn't stop until I learned this one valuable lesson: if you pay attention to WHERE you catch fish, and not just what fly they ate, finding and catching fish really starts to click. It feels like something you're doing more on purpose, and less by good luck.  Today on Untangled, I'll explain why paying attention to WHERE you catch fish is so important, and how it can help you have more predictable, repeatable success on the water. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT Get the FREE VFC Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT  

Across the country and here in Central Ohio, work is changing fast; creating new opportunities and real questions for workers, families, and employers navigating a complex moment.Artificial intelligence is transforming jobs across every industry. The immigrant workforce is becoming a vital part of our economy. And many people are reconsidering whether college is the only path to a stable, meaningful career.In this first episode of Untangled: Reshaping Work, we will get an overview of the current state of jobs, workers, and businesses around the state and in central Ohio.This season of Untangled is a part of the WOSU Public Media project – Inside: Reshaping Work.Guests:Steve Stivers, president and CEO, Ohio Chamber of CommerceDerrick Clay, president and CEO, Columbus Chamber of Commerce

Across the country and here in Central Ohio, work is changing fast; creating new opportunities and real questions for workers, families, and employers navigating a complex moment.Artificial intelligence is transforming jobs across every industry. The immigrant workforce is becoming a vital part of our economy. And many people are reconsidering whether college is the only path to a stable, meaningful career.In this first episode of Untangled: Reshaping Work, we will get an overview of the current state of jobs, workers, and businesses around the state and in central Ohio.This season of Untangled is a part of the WOSU Public Media project – Inside: Reshaping Work.Guests:Steve Stivers, president and CEO, Ohio Chamber of CommerceDerrick Clay, president and CEO, Columbus Chamber of Commerce

The landscape of work is shifting rapidly, leaving workers and employers in Ohio and beyond to navigate a future defined by AI, evolving education paths, and the expectations of lifelong learning. In this new season of Untangled—part of WOSU Public Media's Inside: Reshaping Work initiative—host Amy Juravich explores the challenges and opportunities of the modern workforce, starting April 20th on 89.7 NPR News and your favorite podcast platform.

The landscape of work is shifting rapidly, leaving workers and employers in Ohio and beyond to navigate a future defined by AI, evolving education paths, and the expectations of lifelong learning. In this new season of Untangled—part of WOSU Public Media's Inside: Reshaping Work initiative—host Amy Juravich explores the challenges and opportunities of the modern workforce, starting April 20th on 89.7 NPR News and your favorite podcast platform.

There's about a million different ways to rig up a nymph rig. From indicators and drop-shot styles, to tight-lining it, or throwing a dry-dropper, how do you know which method is the best? Well, that depends on your situation, BUT - indicator nymphing is BY FAR the most versatile way to put flies in front of fish, and make them look real. So, today on Untangled, we're looking at the pros and cons of this style of fishing, and how you can better utilize it to help you put more fish in the net.  You'll also learn about:  Recommended rod & reel combos for fly fishing on lakes and ponds How to pack and travel with your fly fishing gear on an airplane Different setup options for fishing streamers  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Nymphing Pocket Guide - CHECK IT OUT

What's the real reason fish aren't eating your fly? Is it beause you didn't pick the PERFECT fly? There's a better one in your box, so you oughta spend 10-15 minutes looking for it, right? No. Not very often will that be the case. Instead, you're most likely not catching fish becasue your fly doesn't look real. Remember, your job is to put flies in front of fish, and make them look real! So today on Untangled, we're taking a deep dive into why presentation matters so much, and some simple tips to improve just how much your fake fly looks like the real thing.  You'll also learn about:  Why we don't often talk about fishing wet flies and soft hackles here at VFC How to match the right leader size to the right fly size Why it's important to play fish quickly and minimize your handling time Tips for catching brood-stock trout that have been dumped into community ponds LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Finding Fish eBook - CHECK IT OUT  

The best blue-winged olive hatches of the year are right around the corner! And by the end of the month, you might see some Mother's Day caddis out and about as well!  What this means is that you need to be prepared for the great spring fly fishing that April offers. With Untangled's April Fly Fishing Report, you'll be ready with all the knowledge about the hatches to expect, fly patterns we recommend, and tips and tricks for tackling the tricky weather and conditions this time of year.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT Get the FREE Year-Round Hatch Chart - CHECK IT OUT GEAR - Shop the VFC Fly Collections - CHECK THEM OUT VIDEO - Watch How We Fish in Spring - CHECK IT OUT RECOMMENDED FLIES FOR APRIL Parachute Adams 16-20 BWO 16-20 Matt's Midge 18-24 Griffiths Gnat 18-24 Sparkle Dun 16-18 RS2 16-18 WD40 16-18 Last Chance Cripple 16-18 Zebra Midge 16-20 Pheasant Tail 16-20 Hare's Ear 16-20 Fenchie 16-20 Gunslinger 16-20 Crackback 16-20 Micro May 16-20 Demon Midge 16-20 Elk Hair Caddis 12-16 CDA Caddis 16-18  

In this special episode of Untangled, Spencer and Alex are joined by Ryan Kelly, longtime guide on Utah's Green River, and one of the best fly fishing photographers currently working. You might know Ryan from Instagram (@GreenRiverFlyFisher) and you've probably seen his shots of fish rising to eat dry flies. Today, Ryan shares all that he's learned from a decade of watching fish eat through a camera's lens (as well as his two decades of guiding experience) to help you understand what trout are ACTUALLY doing during a hatch.  Why do they ignore flies? Why do they get leader shy? Why do so many anglers have trouble catching picky fish eating dry flies? Those, and many more questions, are answered in this show.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE

There's more to small dry flies than just the bugs ON the surface. There are also other types of insects fish eat that sit just in the surface film, or even slightly below it. These bugs are called emergers, and they're still fished just like you would with a dry fly. But there's a few things to know about how, when, and where to use these flies that'll help you really get the most out of them. So, today on Untangled, you're getting a crash course in everything you need to know about emergers!  You'll also learn about:  How to size new waders and boots when buying them Some tips on how to find waders and boots that are worth spending your money on How to pick a new fly rod in a weight other than 5-weight The lines and reels Spencer uses for streamer fishing Spencer's recommendations for fly flines for those looking to start fishing streamers LINKS FROM THE SHOW Get the FREE Year-Round Hatch Chart - CHECK IT OUT Browse the VFC 3-Packs and stock up on Emergers! - CHECK THEM OUT Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE

Have you ever been in an amazing hatch, with bugs going off EVERYWHERE and fish eating with reckless abandon, only to leave the river empty-handed? The fish didn't just not eat your flies, they flat-out IGNORED you. What's up with that? Aren't these hatches supposed to be the stuff of legend that fly fishing is all about?  Well, yes, they are. But if the hatch is TOO good (too many flies on the water at once) it's tough for your fake one to stand out. If the fish can't see it, how are they supposed to eat it?  That's where this little cheat code comes in: it's called unmatching the hatch, and it can be the difference between putting fish in the net, and going home skunked.  Today on Untangled, you'll learn all about unmatching the hatch, including when and how to use this tactic as dry fly season gets underway.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT Get the FREE Year-Round Hatch Chart - CHECK IT OUT  

What bugs are hatching this month? What flies should you have in your box? And what can you expect from the weather? You'll get the complete rundown of what to expect from March fly fishing in this monthly fly fishing report from Untangled. With detailed descriptions of upcoming hatches, fly patterns you should tie or buy, and a few pro tips on ways to catch more fish this month, this is a can't-miss episode of Untangled.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT Get the FREE Year-Round Hatch Chart - CHECK IT OUT GEAR - Shop the VFC Fly Collections - CHECK THEM OUT

What if the most honest answer right now is… I don't know? In this thoughtful and vulnerable coaching session, Christine works with Yasmine, who is navigating uncertainty in her relationship. She deeply values the emotional connection she shares with her partner, yet finds herself triggered by his financial instability and questioning whether this is a deal breaker. Christine helps Yasmine explore something deeper than "Should I stay or should I go?" Instead of rushing toward certainty, they unpack the childhood programming around independence, financial security, and self-reliance that may be shaping her attraction and her fear. The conversation opens a powerful invitation: sometimes clarity doesn't come from forcing a decision — it comes from doing the inner work and tolerating the discomfort of not knowing yet. If you're in a situation where there are many positives but one lingering concern, this episode will help you understand how uncertainty can actually be a doorway to growth rather than a sign to panic.    Consider / Ask Yourself: Are you trying to force certainty in a situation that needs more time? Do you feel pressure to decide instead of permission to discover? Are childhood patterns influencing what feels like a "deal breaker"? Do you believe you have to rely only on yourself? Is your discomfort about the present situation — or about something older being triggered?   Key Insights and A-HAs: The discomfort of "I don't know" often reveals deeper soul lessons. Childhood beliefs like "I can only rely on myself" shape adult attraction patterns. Emotional safety and financial stability are different forms of security. Pressure to decide can block the clarity we're seeking. We often project unmet childhood needs onto our partners. Uncertainty with a regulated nervous system is growth.   How to Deepen the Work: Explore the belief: "I have to make it work on my own." Practice allowing support — even in small, everyday decisions. Notice when you are projecting past wounds onto your partner. Shift from asking "Is this it?" to "What am I learning here?" Allow yourself to sit in "I don't know yet" without rushing toward resolution.   Free Masterclass: Untangled Christine is teaching a free masterclass called Untangled, designed to help you rewire childhood programming and release patterns rooted in uncertainty and bracing. If you're ready to move from survival-based decision-making into conscious clarity, you can register or watch the replay at: christinehassler.com/untangled   Social Media + Resources:  Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches!

In this episode, I'm on the other side of the mic. I was interviewed by coach and podcast host Andy Hoffer about inner child work — not as a theory, but as the deep patterning that continues to shape our relationships, decisions, and self-trust as adults. We talk about why so many people can be successful, self-aware, and still feel stuck… how childhood survival strategies quietly show up under stress… and what it actually takes to untangle these patterns in a way that creates real change. If you've done a lot of personal growth work but notice the same reactions, habits, or relationship dynamics repeating, this conversation will resonate. And if you want to go deeper, I invite you to my free masterclass, Untangled, where I teach how to break the childhood patterns that quietly run your adult life. Join at www.christinehassler.com/untangled (and you can learn more about Andy here: https://www.andyhoffercoaching.com/)

Is there a right and wrong way to organize your fly boxes? If you put your flies in a specific order, will it give you a tactical advantage on the water? Not really. BUT - it can help you find the right fly you need, when you need it. The trick is to not overthink your fly box organization, and to keep it simple. In this episode of Untangled, you'll learn how Spencer organizes his boxes, along with the princples he uses, so you can apply them to your own situation.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT GEAR - Browse the VFC Fly Collections - CHECK THEM OUT  

What if forgiveness isn't the next step? In this deeply honest coaching session, Christine works with Sylvie, who has been trying for years to reach forgiveness after a profound betrayal involving her ex-husband and a longtime friend. Despite therapy, spiritual work, and understanding that "forgiveness is for you," she finds herself stuck. Christine helps Sylvie uncover something powerful: sometimes forgiveness isn't blocked because we're not spiritual enough — it's blocked because we've skipped a step. When betrayal runs deep, especially when it touches childhood wounds of not being seen or valued, forgiveness may not be the first doorway. Confrontation, anger release, and self-advocacy might be. If you've ever tried to forgive but couldn't get there — or felt ashamed that you're still angry — this episode will help you understand why and what may actually need to happen first.  transcript   Consider / Ask Yourself: Is there someone you feel you "should" forgive but can't? Are you trying to spiritually bypass anger or confrontation? Do you avoid conflict, even when something deeply hurt you? Are you holding onto resentment because speaking up feels harder? Is there a clearing conversation you've been postponing?   Key Insights and A-HAs: Forgiveness is not condoning someone's behavior. Forgiveness is about releasing the beliefs and judgments keeping you stuck — not excusing the action. Sometimes the growth edge isn't forgiveness — it's confrontation. Anger is not unspiritual; it's information and energy that must be processed. Avoiding hard conversations can keep betrayal alive in the body. Peace often comes from self-advocacy, not silence.   How to Deepen the Work: Ask yourself if there is a conversation that needs to happen before you can move forward. Explore somatic or anger-release work to move stored emotion out of your body. Notice where you are confusing forgiveness with people-pleasing. Practice being a stand for yourself in small ways before having larger confrontations. Shift the goal from "forgiveness" to "peace and acceptance."   Free Masterclass: Untangled Christine is hosting a free masterclass called Untangled, designed to help you break out of childhood patterns and step into who you truly are — especially in this powerful Fire Horse energy cycle. This is an opportunity to create new momentum, untangle old emotional patterns, and strategically step into transformation. Register at:christinehassler.com/untangled   Social Media + Resources:  Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches!  

We spend A TON of time talking about the right flies to use during winter, and for good reason. Flies matter a lot. But you know what makes an even bigger difference? HOW you present that fly! Presentation matters almost more than fly selection sometimes!  So, today on Untangled, we're going to tell you about a recent trip we took, the rigs we used, and HOW those rigs made a difference for us on the water.  You'll also learn about:  How to rig up and fish streamers  Whether a 9' 6-weight is better for nymphing than a 9' 5-weight How to tie knots that don't break Whether you can, or should, jump tippet sizes when building new rigs How to get better at nymphing LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE

How much of an influence has your home water had on your life as an angler? Has it shaped how you approach the water? The kind of fly fishing you love the most? What else has it taught you that you still remember, all these years later? In the second episode of the Fly Fishing Stories series here at Untangled, Spencer Durrant weaves multiple stories of growing up on his home river, and how it shaped the angler he is today. 

How often do you set up your nymph rig, ready to hit the water, only to realize that your flies are moving WAY faster than you wanted. You didn't think the water would be that fast, or that deep!  The fix is simple, right? Just put on some split shot, increase the distance between your bobber and your flies, and you'll be in business.  Well, that all depends on how much split shot you use, how fast the water's moving, and how heavy your flies are. Too much split shot, and you'll be losing your flies - and all your patience - in every snag.  So, today on Untangled, you'll learn the foundational principles, and our favorite rig, for nymphign faster water WITHOUT losing flies!  You'll also learn about:  How to know what flies to use throughout an entire day on the water The rigs Spencer uses and recommends for fly fishing in lakes How to effectively fish a streamer on a 5-weight instead of a 6-weight How to set the right depth to keep your nymphs in the strike zone LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Bounce Rig Diagram - CHECK IT OUT Get the FREE Pocket Nymphing Guide - CHECK IT OUT Get the FREE Year-Round Hatch Chart - CHECK IT OUT

Based on a recent listener question about how to start to let go as our kids get older, this "Deep Dive" series highlights some of our past interview episodes on the topic. There's a mental health crisis among teens. Teens are also highly emotional creatures by design. Adolescent psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour thinks the two are starting to get conflated– and that means parents and educators can sometimes overcorrect in their responses to teens' emotional outbursts. ⁠⁠Dr. Lisa Damour⁠⁠ co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast and writes about adolescents for the The New York Times, in addition to her clinical practice. Her book discussed in this episode is ⁠⁠The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents⁠⁠.  Amy and Lisa explore: Why good sleep is the first thing we need to help dysregulated teens solve What the pandemic actually revealed about teens' mental health Key myths and misconceptions about adolescent emotions Dr. Lisa says that we– and our teenagers– can gain much by asking if the strong emotion a teen may be feeling is uncomfortable or unmanageable. If it's uncomfortable, learning to sit with that is part of the process of healthy emotional maturation. Here's where you can find Lisa: Our ⁠⁠previous interview ⁠⁠with Dr. Lisa ⁠⁠https://drlisadamour.com/⁠⁠ @lisa.damour on IG ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/lisadamourphd⁠⁠ Buy Lisa's book: ⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780593500019⁠⁠ This episode originally aired on February 24, 2023. What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/⁠ What Fresh Hell podcast, mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid's behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, teen mental health, adolescent emotions, letting go as kids grow up, parenting teenagers, Dr. Lisa Damour, Ask Lisa podcast, teen emotional regulation, teen anxiety and stress, pandemic teen mental health, parenting teens through big emotions, how to help dysregulated teens, teen sleep and mental health, emotional development in adolescence, teen mental health myths, supporting teen independence, raising emotionally healthy teens, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, Untangled, Under Pressure, connected and compassionate teens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much time do you spend worrying about your fly choice when you're setting up your nymph rig? If you're like most anglers, it's probably A LOT! But how much time and energy do you put into making sure your flies are drifitng at the right depth, before making a fly change? Probably not as much as you should.  Today on Untangled, you'll learn about why depth matters more than fly choice when throwing nymphs, and how this tiny change can elevate your fly fishing game to new heights.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Get the FREE Pocket Nymphing Guide - CHECK IT OUT Get the FREE Rigs & Knots Guide - CHECK IT OUT Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT

Fly rods are really important -- they're what we use to put flies in front of fish, and they help us make those flies look real, after all. But how much do you REALLY know about fly rods? Can you explain what the core features are that separate good ones from not-so-great ones? Today on Untangled, Spencer Durrant walks you through the key features he's found most anglers either don't know about, or misunderstand, and why they influence how your fly rod performs.  You'll also learn about:  How to learn about the different aquatic insects that trout eat How to build confidence in your skills out on the water Tips for casting more effectively when throwing an indicator and nymphs or streamers on your fly rod LINKS FROM THE SHOW Watch the Fly Selection Master Class - CHECK IT OUT How to Roll Cast and Water Load - CHECK IT OUT Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE

This week! Liv, Candace, and Jeremy are joined by licensed marriage and family therapists Sekayi Edwards, founder of Hidden Quest Therapy, and Perry Clark, therapist, podcaster, and founder of Untangled & Grow Counseling. Sekayi and Perry share their origin nerd stories and what first drew them into the therapy profession, reflecting on their personal journeys and experiences working as POC therapists within the mental health field. The conversation explores the realities of medical racism, its impact on care, and why representation and trust matter so deeply in therapeutic spaces. The episode also dives into Sekayi's journey with music therapy, highlighting the power of creative approaches to healing and how therapy can take many different forms depending on the individual. Links mentioned in this episode include: Hidden Quest Therapy at https://www.hiddenquesttherapy.com  Instagram at @hiddenquesttherapy Untangled & Grow Counseling at https://untangleandgrowcounseling.com Perry Clark's podcast -  Untying Knots: Minds and Souls Untethered. Also - did you miss out on our first